Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Thinking Of You ❯ Christmas ( Chapter 28 )

Thinking Of You

I awake with a splitting headache. Damn Yusuke and his alcohol. Gives me fricking headaches in the morning. You call them hangovers, but a head ache is a headache to me. I don't really remember much of the Christmas Eve party Yusuke threw over at Genkai's; I just remember the `booze'. Damn myself for having to try it, like it, and then drink it all night. You had even had some, not to the extent as just about everyone else, except Keiko who couldn't drink due to the baby, but you had had some. You said something about being the `designated driver' and then Yusuke had scoffed at you and told you to just stay the night like the rest of the guests. Genkai thanked you heartily. Apparently she didn't want anyone there, but they had come. I mean, it's her home, she should be able to kick them out, but she chose not to. Whatever.

You moan lightly from your position at my side. I couldn't really move due to you being draped over me, but I really didn't care at the moment, though I seriously doubt I'd ever care… I caressed your cheek lightly. You smiled, sort of, and cracked open an eye. Even though you hadn't had much to drink at the party, when we got home you and I had had a lot more. But beyond that fact I just can't remember what exactly we did; all I know is now I'm sore. And my head hurts.

"My Christmas present is here, and my Christmas wish has come true," you whisper. I raise an eyebrow, but quickly refrain due to my headache.

"What?" I croak softly. You chuckle half-heartedly.

"My Christmas wish was for you to be here, and my present is you," you said. I smiled despite feeling not so great physically. My heart was swelling from the feeling of love that is ever present.

"Well, in that case, I can take back the present I bought for you," I teased. You rolled on top of me. "You're heavy."

"Shut up," you said. You cocked an eyebrow. "What present?"

I chuckled a bit and then reached under the pillow my head was lying on; I can't help but wonder how the pillow stayed on the bed though. I pull out a rectangular black box. Your eyes go wide and I chuckle once again. Once a thief, always a thief. These kinds of boxes almost always carry valuable diamond necklaces and such. I waved it in front of your face and then pulled the top off. You gasped.

"Oh Hiei," you coo. I smile. I definitely found something you like. You picked out the necklace. It was a black hemp necklace with red ruby beads woven into it with a tiny platinum dragon in the middle of the front. I had to admit, it cost a pretty penny, but it was well worth it. You gently looked it over and then tied it around your neck. "Hiei, I love it. Thank you."

You kissed my nose. I scrunched up my face and stuck my tongue out at you. You laughed but bit it anyway. I sat up into the kiss. You carefully laid me back down.

"Hang on a sec while I find yours," you said. You pulled the blanket above your head and began crawling about beneath it. I laughed despite myself. You sat up victorious a few minutes late, holding a small black box of your own. You knelt over me and opened it. Inside was a bracelet of silver, with small fox, rose, and dragon charms on it. I smiled up at you.

"Thank you Kurama," I tell you with all my heart. You smiled heartily at me and quickly look at the clock.

"Hiei!" you shout at me. I am startled. I look up from you, but never taking my eyes off of the bracelet I have just put on my wrist.

"What?" I ask.

"We need to shower and get to my mother's house!"

"Huh?"

"We're supposed to be there at three and its two forty!"

"Eep!"

"Exactly!"

~*~*

"I've never showered so quick in my life, I still don't think I took one… except that the fact that I'm wet keeps contradicting me," I mutter to you. You ruffle my still wet hair and ring the doorbell.

"Come in Shuiichi! Hiei!" your mother shouts from inside. You shrug and open the door. I step in. It's and entirely different home. There's garland everywhere, the tree's decorated and lit up. There is festivity all over. I sigh in contentment.

"Hey Hiei," Shuiichi greets me as I hang up our coats.

"Hey Shuiichi," I tell him. He holds out his hand and I take it. We pound after shaking. You shake your head and take him into a hug.

"Hello Shuiichi," your step father greets you. I shiver. He is the big obstacle today. You bow and I follow suit.

"Sir," you say.

"Hello… Hiei is it?" he asks me.

"Yes, sir. It's an honor to be here today," I reply. He chuckles a bit.

"Today is not the day for formalities, today is the day for great rejoicing!" he exclaims. You and I both stand up. You smile at me and I smile back. "Open up, and have fun today."

~*~*

"Hiei," Shiori says. I pause and turn at the door. You whisper to me that you'll be in the car.

"Yes?" I reply. Your step-father comes up to me. I bow ceremoniously.

"You are welcome back anytime Hiei," he tells me. "From this day forth, you are considered family to me."

I beam at him. This not only makes me very happy, but it might make you the happiest fox alive.

"Thank you sir," I say once more. He claps me on the shoulder and I turn and leave, the door shutting quietly behind me. Boy do I have news for you.

Notes: Though it does make this somewhat timeless story mindful of time, `tis the season. Merry Christmas people! Hope you have/had a good one.