Hiei's Human Lover Part 9: Hiei's Confession Part 1
Halloween, a time of year for humans that ran around wearing strange and often distasteful costumes. Botan informed us of the party at Yusuke's old school, so we're all going. Well,I was basically bribed into going by Kurama, who had seen Rin's costume and assured me it's not like the others I've seen. Plus, going would give me a chance to talk to Rin and tell her how I feel. Yukina was going as an angel, Botan was going as a witch, and Keiko was going as a female ninja. Kuwabara decided to go as a devil to contrast with Yukina's costume, Kurama decided to go in his demon form, Yoko, since he could easily be mistaken for a costume, and Yusuke chose to go as a male ninja to match Keiko's costume. After managing to convince Koenma and Kurama, I simply chose to take the wrap off of my Jagan Eye and go to the party as a three-eyed creature. Keiko smiled and looked up the stairs.
"Rin, we're ready."
"Coming!"
Apparently, no one expected Rin to be wearing the costume she had on because they were all silent. She was dressed as a pirate wench with a puffed-up white top and black skirt that looked slightly torn at the bottom. She wore black boots and had a leather belt around her waist that had a place for a small sword. She smiled and spun around.
"Well, what do you guys think?"
Kuwabara approached her first and smiled his idiotic smile.
"Man Rin, you look great!"
"Really? Thanks, Kuwabara."
After everyone else gave their approval, Rin looked at me with her smile on her face.
"Well, Hiei? You like it?"
"Hn, it's not terrible."
Rin narrowed her eyes slightly, but smiled again and shrugged it off. After using a portal to get to Yusuke's old school, we entered and managed to secure a table. I stopped Rin before she could go to the refreshment table.
"Hiei?"
"Didn't want people to make a big deal of my reaction."
"Oh, I see. So, what's your REAL opinion of my costume?"
I smirked and brushed away hair that got into her face.
"Let's just say it doesn't do you justice and that you look better in this costume than other humans."
"Aw, really? Thanks, Hiei. Want me to get you a drink?"
After I nodded, she headed with the girls to get drinks. Yoko smirked and looked after her.
"Such a shame you're making a claim on her this evening, Hiei."
I narrowed my eyes and he laughed.
"Shuichi informed me. Had you not made your intentions known, I certainly would've had made her mine."
"Too bad for you, indeed."
"When do you plan on telling her?"
"As soon as we get a chance to talk without interruptions."
He left it at that when the girls came back with drinks for us. I nodded as Rin gave me a drink and sat down next to me. Yusuke shook his head as he looked at Rin's costume.
"I gotta tell ya, Rin, you picked out quite a costume. Certainly was a surprise."
"Well, not to everyone. Kurama saw it first."
Yusuke looked at Yoko for confirmation.
"Is that so?"
"She was in the process of putting it in her closet a while ago when I came in and saw it."
"I see. Well, you did good, Rin."
"Yeah, I agree with Urameshi."
"Aw, thanks guys."
Yusuke and Kuwabara took Yukina and Keiko to the dance floor. Botan smiled as she looked at the two couples.
"Aw, look at them. They're so smitten."
"Yes, Botan. I'll have to agree."
It may have been my imagination, but Rin seemed a little depressed at the sight of the two couples on the dance floor. She then stood up and smiled.
"Excuse me for a bit, guys. I'm just going for some fresh air."
I raised an eyebrow as she went outside. Yoko looked at me without saying a word, and I saw that as my cue to go after her. I found her sitting on the front steps, hugging her knees.
"Why'd you take off?"
"Oh, Hiei. You scared me."
"I tend to do that. You haven't answered my question, Rin. Why'd you take off?"
She looked at me as she stood up.
"Seeing those two couples gets me depressed sometimes, makes me wish I could have a love like that. Haven't had any luck finding anyone, so as you can tell I'm still single."
"Hn, you don't have to look far."
"What do you mean?"
I put my arms around her in a tight hug and rested my head on her shoulder.
"I mean, just look in front of you and you'll find someone that loves you."
I pulled back enough so she could get a good look at me. Her eyes widened as she got the meaning of my words.
"Hiei..."
"Yes, Rin. I'm saying...that I love you."
That's a wrap for part 9. What will be Rin's reaction to Hiei's confession? Find out in Hiei's Human Lover Part 10: Hiei's Confession Part 2. Stay tuned to see what happens