Hiei's Human Lover Part 17: Hospital Visit and a First Night Together
As we arrived at my mother's hospital, my apprehension grew. I wasn't sure of my mother's condition, and I didn't know whether I'd hear good news or bad news. I'm hoping the presence of my friends will ease my tension. Rin smiled and linked arms with me.
"I'm sure your mother will be fine, Kurama. You'll see."
"I hope so. I couldn't live with myself if anything happened to her."
"You really love her, don't you?"
I smiled and touched the hand on my arm.
"I do, Rin. I originally planned on leaving after my demon side recovered, but I had grown so close to her that I didn't want to leave."
"Wow."
Kokoda met us at the elevators and smiled.
"Hey, Shuichi."
"Kokoda, any word on Mother's condition?"
"No, not yet. Dad's in her room with the doctor. My guess is that they're discussing things, then he'll tell us later."
Yusuke shook his head as we rode in the elevator to my mother's floor.
"Better hear good news. I mean, you cured her of that sickness those years ago and now she's possibly fighting for her life."
"Yes, it is indeed troublesome, Yusuke."
When we got to the room, my stepfather was standing outside the door. He saw me and smiled.
"Shuichi, Kokoda, I have news of your mother's condition. Luckily when she was hit, nothing vital was struck. Amazingly, no leg or hip bones were broken, but she does have several bruises on her legs. They expect to have her be sent home by tomorrow."
"Why not tonight?"
"They're having her stay overnight for evaluation. Do you boys wish to go in and see her?"
I nodded and entered the room with Kokoda. Mother was laying in her bed, a smile on her face when she saw us approach her.
"Shuichi, I'm glad you're here. Your father says you have something to tell me."
I sighed deeply, knowing what I told her could never be taken back. All I could think about was if her love for me would change when she hears who I really am.
Rin's POV:
Kuwabara offered to take Yukina back to the mansion, and Yusuke decided to go with them. Hiei looked at Kurama's stepfather closely after everyone else left.
"Kurama tells us Genkai told you and Kokoda everything."
"Yes, she did. I admit I was very surprised, but it made sense considering how he was absent so many times. She practically made us swear on our lives that we wouldn't tell anyone outside of our immediate family."
I smiled as Kurama and Kokoda opened the door.
"How is she?"
Kokoda smiled and stood beside his father.
"She's fine. Shuichi just told her what that Genkai lady told us."
"How'd she take it?"
Kurama wiped his forehead and smiled.
"She was...surprised, but she took it rather well. I asked if knowing all this would change how she feels for me, and she smiled and said that I was her son. Her love for me would never change no matter who or what I was."
"Kurama, that's wonderful."
Hiei tapped my shoulder and I nodded.
"We should be heading back, Kurama. Why don't you stay here tonight so you can help get your mother home in the morning?"
Kurama nodded and smiled his thanks. After Hiei and I got back, we headed to our room. Hiei smirked as I got my nightgown and headed for our adjoining bathroom.
"Still feel shy, Rin?"
"I usually shower before bed, so I'm bringing my nightgown with me."
"Want some company?"
I blushed and shook my head, closing the door behind me.
Hiei's POV:
I chuckled softly as Rin closed the bathroom door. I could tell my suggestion about showering together embarrassed her, and her modesty kind of amused me. I took off everything but my boxers and got into bed. Rin came back out about 10 minutes later and joined me, resting her head on my chest. I put an arm around her and smiled.
"Relaxed?"
"I always am after a hot shower, Hiei. Using your chest as a pillow sometimes has that effect on me, too."
"You can use me as a pillow, but not the other way around?"
She playfully stuck her tongue out at me and smiled.
"Not yet, anyway. I want to get used to sharing a room first. Not every day a guy uses me as a pillow, you know."
"Fair enough."
After lightly kissing her forehead, I noticed she quickly fell asleep. I brushed hair out of her face and found myself falling asleep as quickly as Rin did. Having her near me always had a calming effect on me. As I slept, I found myself having thought of waking up with my mate beside me. All I had to worry about now was how Rin would take such a request.
That's a wrap for part 17. After visiting with Kurama's family at the hospital, Rin and Hiei proceed to spending their first night together after she moved in with him. Part 18 will begin in Hiei's POV. Also in part 18, we see what happens after Kurama and his family help his mother get home. Stay tuned to see what happens