Finally another chapter done! The next one will be out soon, since I am in the process of editing it. Hope you enjoy.
Kurama didn't know how he was going to tell his mother. Thru years of living with Hiei she has always assumed they were best friends. Since Kagome has came into the picture, things became more complicated. He didn't want to hide his relationship from his mother.
His mother was everything to him. The one person who loved him even before he was born. She showered him with unconditional love, he was her top priority. Now as an adult she backed away to the sideline and left him to live his life.
He didn't like to keep secrets from her, but he was also afraid of what she would think if he revealed the relationship between the three of them. But he didn't want her to be on the sidelines anymore. He wanted her to experience the joy of being a grandmother. He wanted her to celebrate the life he treasured with Hiei, and Kagome. He wanted acceptance, he needed her. That was the reason they were going to her house for dinner.
Hiei could only hold Kagome's hand as they took every step with care. He didn't want anything to happen to her. It didn't matter that she was holding both their hand. He just wanted to make sure nothing happened to her.
Kagome could only smile as she felt the warmth from both her partner's hands. Familiar warmth that radiated through her body, and swelled into her stomach. It was comfort, happiness, and dare she say the other word. Shaking her head she concentrated on her steps and movements.
Shiori flew the door open, finding all three of the people she was waiting for in front of her house. She flung her arm around the taller male bringing him into a tight hug. Then she went towards the smaller mall and did the same to him. Finally turning towards the heavily pregnant woman she put her arms around her and lead her into the house. Not once breaking a sweat while a bright smile light up her face.
"Come inside where it's warm." She told them, leading them into the living room. Taking their jackets like a perfect host.
Dinner started out quietly which Shiori didn't like. She asked how the other friends of the group were doing. Trying not to be straight forward. She hadn't seen her son's friends in over a year. Kagome was introduced years ago. But she didn't know she was pregnant. Neither did she know which one was the father.
Observing both men, she found them tending to the pregnant woman as if she were precious to them both. Shuichi would place food in her plate since she couldn't reach the dish's because of her stomach. Hiei would linger closely towards her, making sure she was well guarded and protected. Their attention towards the pregnant woman seemed as if she was their top priority. A delicate, fragile, priceless being that needed attending to.
She was surprised to find Kagome heavy with child, hopefully they would tell her who the father was. A feeling of joy filled her heart, with hope. Maybe her dream of a grandchild was finally coming true.
"So Kagome may I ask whom is the father?" A tender smile placed on her face. She found all three quiet.
A cough was made from the girl in question.
"While Shiori-san, about that. The reason we're here is to tell you…." Kagome trailed off, looking at Kurama who just seemed frozen. She gently nudged him to get his attention which worked, but she found him hesitant.
Shiori took her son's hand, not liking the look of doubt on his face. "Shuichi?" He still didn't look her in the face. "Honey, if there is something you'd like to tell me. Please don't hold back." She tried to coz him out of his hesitation.
He finally turned towards her. His beautiful mother, her brown eyes were the window to her undying love for him. Understanding and acceptance written on her face. He knew then he was a fool. To ever doubt his mother. His smile returned and he nodded his head.
"I'm sorry for not telling you mother, but Kagome is with child. It was Hiei's and my idea." Quiet not understanding, he continued. "I don't know if you were able to tell mother, but Hiei is my partner." Looking at Hiei as he sat close to Kagome, he wanted to desperately hold the smaller man in his arms. "Hiei and I have been living together ever since I moved out." Finding the strength to return his gaze towards his mother. He felt her hand tighten in his. Her eyes were rimmed with tears, but grasped what he was saying.
Not wanting to see his mother cry, he hugged her. Embracing her, he shook with relief. Finally he did what he feared most, he told his mother his biggest secret.
"Oh Shuichi, that must have been hard." She told him when she pulled away, cupping his cheek, she stroked it lightly. "No matter what you choose to do with your life, I will accept it in any form. Because I love you, and only want to be in your life." She took both his hands and kissed them. "Now there seems to be more to the story." She said, while turning towards Kagome. With an even bigger smile then before.
He chuckled but gladly told her everything. From Kagome's old love, to Hiei and him asking her to conceive a child for them both.
Shiori knew there was more to the story but she didn't push. She was just happy that her son and his partners shared their intentions with her. She gladly excepted it, wanting nothing but the best for them all. They talked late into the night when the street lights started to turn on. Snow began to fall from the dark cloudy sky.
She hugged Kagome wanting updates from her about the pregnancy. She took Hiei's hand, smiled brightly at him, embraced him tightly and kissed his cheek. She found it funny with the face she received after but turned her attention towards her son. He brought her into his arms, and held on tightly.
"Thank you mother," he told her with gratitude and love. "For everything."
She laughed, told him she loved him and for him to visit more often. He promised he would, now that he had nothing to hide.
The three made their way home, happier than before. Hiei which a red face, Kurama a bright smile on his face, and Kagome beaming with glee. Holding both of their hands. Life was great for them all.