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Standard disclaimer: I do not own YuYu Hakusho. Yu Yu Hakusho and it's characters are property of Yoshihiro Togashi, Fugi TV, Shueisha, Jump Comics and Studio Pierrot. The only thing I own is a love for Yu Yu Hakusho and it's characters.

REMEMBERING LOVE

Chapter 3

A small moan crossed Shuuichi�s lips as he tossed in his bed. The lover in his dreams was doing wonderful things to his body and he was only moments away from his release. He couldn�t make out his lover�s features nor did he know if he was being loved by a male or female. He was only aware that it was piercing red eyes that held his gaze as he was thrown over the edge and he cried out his pleasure.

Shuuichi didn�t have more than a moment to try to catch his breath before the door to his room was thrown open. He was very grateful for the sheet that covered the evidence of the sensual dream he had just woken from when Hiei�s red eyes met his across the room. �I heard you cry out. Are you okay?�

Drawing a deep breath in an attempt to calm his racing heart Shuuichi nodded. �Yeah, I just had a� bad dream.�

Hiei nodded before withdrawing from the room. On the other side of the closed door the fire demon smirked. Even if he hadn�t smelled the proof of his fox�s pleasure the passion induced haze in his green eyes would have told him that Shuuichi�s dream was far from a bad one.

As he headed for the kitchen to look for something he could make for breakfast Hiei couldn�t help but wonder if he was the lover in Shuuichi�s dream.

In the bedroom Shuuichi hung his head, mortified that Hiei had heard him cry out his pleasure from the first wet dream he remembered having since he was a teenager. Once he was sure Hiei wouldn�t return the redhead jumped from the bed and ran for the shower.

As he allowed the hot water to run over his naked body and wash away the sticky remains of his passion it did nothing clear the dream from his mind. As hard as he tried to remember, his dream lover remained allusive.

Over the last few years he�d had many dreams that had left him hard and wanting. He�d been forced to relive himself in the shower many times. This morning however something in those red eyes had sent him hurtling into the most incredible orgasm he could remember.

His thoughts only lingered on the red eyes from his dream for a moment and already he could feel himself hardening again. Frustrated, Shuuichi flipped the faucet to cold and reached for his shampoo.

Half an hour later Shuuichi emerged from his bedroom. When he entered the kitchen it was to find Hiei attempting to make breakfast. Shuuichi had been afraid to face Hiei after what happened this morning. Now looking at his house guest covered in flour the redhead could only laugh. �Um... Hiei, what are you doing?�

Shuuichi couldn�t keep from blushing as big red eyes looked at him from under dark bangs. �Oh, uh.. I thought I�d make breakfast for you.�

Looking beyond the mess Shuuichi saw a plate with a sloppy pile of pancakes. Shaking his head he found he couldn�t be mad at Hiei. �Thank you, that�s really sweet of you.�

Picking up a dishtowel Shuuichi began dusting some of the flour off Hiei. The fire demon�s heart raced as the redhead showered attention on him. As if he were suddenly aware of their close proximity Shuuichi blushed and almost jumped away from Hiei. �Sorry� I� um� I�ll pour us some orange juice.�

Hiei smirked as Shuuichi hurriedly turned away. Together they went to the kitchen table and quietly ate. When they were finished Shuuichi picked up their plates. �Your pancakes were delicious Hiei. Where did you learn to make them?�

Hiei held Shuuichi�s gaze a moment before he answered. �My best friend taught me to make them. It�s been a while though, sorry about the mess.�

Shuuichi smiled. �That�s okay because you�re going to help me clean it up.�

After the kitchen was clean Shuuichi went to get the first aid kit. �We need to change your bandages before I go to work.�

Hiei�s heart sank knowing his time with his fox was about to be cut short. Pulling the shirt Shuuichi had lent him the night before over his head he didn�t miss the redhead�s little gasp as Hiei exposed his muscular chest to him.

Wanting his fox close Hiei made no move to remove the bandages himself. Shuuichi was unable to meet the red eyes that watched him as he began removing the bandages. As he pealed them away he was amazed at how much the wounds had healed. �I can�t believe this. The burns are almost healed and the gashes are little more than angry red scratches now.�

Hiei�s head had leaned in to inhale Shuuichi�s rose scent. When Hiei nodded, acknowledging his words Shuuichi felt black hair tickle his neck. Green eyes widened when he realized what Hiei was doing. Nervous the redhead backed away. �Look, I� um� I think it�s time for you to leave.�

Hiei could almost smell Shuuichi�s fear. �What about my wounds?�

Shuuichi pointed to Hiei�s chest. �Your wounds are almost healed, I don�t think they need to be bandaged anymore.�

In an effort to put the redhead at ease Hiei put the shirt back on. �I didn�t mean to make you uncomfortable, it�s just that you smell so good.�

Shuuichi just stared at him. Not sure what else to say Hiei asked the question that had been plaguing him since he found out Kurama had chosen to forget him. �Shuuichi, are you seeing anyone?�

Green eyes widened and he swallowed hard before answering. �No, I�m not. Look Hiei I hope I�m not off base here but I don�t want you to have the wrong impression. I�m not gay.�

Not knowing how to respond Hiei just nodded before going to retrieve his cloak. When he turned back the redhead was wringing his hands nervously. With a sigh Hiei almost left without saying anything then changed his mind. �Thanks for patching me up. I won�t bother you anymore.�

Shuuichi�s heart ached at the look of longing Hiei gave him before he turned to leave. Hiei had his hand on the doorknob before Shuuichi finally spoke, running to the door to stop him from leaving. �Hiei, wait! Just because I�m not� like that, doesn�t mean we can�t be friends. I don�t have many friends. In fact I don�t actually have any good friends. I really enjoyed spending time with you. I thought maybe we could get together some time and talk or go out or something.�

Hiei stared into Shuuichi�s beautiful green eyes for some time before he answered. �You were right yesterday when you said I could use a friend. Will it bother you knowing I�m� attracted to you?�

Shuuichi blushed and smiled. �Maybe a little, but I think I�ll manage.�

Hiei smirked. Silently he thanked the gods that he was being given a second chance even if only to be his fox�s friend. He could be patient. Kurama had been patient with him when they had first begun exploring a relationship beyond friendship. Now it was his turn. �I�ll see you soon then.�

As Hiei went out the door Shuuichi called him back again. �Wait! Let me give you my phone number so you can call me.�

Leaving the door open Shuuichi turned away. A moment later he returned and handed Hiei a piece of paper. On it was his name and phone number. �Call me later, maybe we can do something tomorrow, it�s my day off.�

Hiei nodded slipping the paper in his pocket. Shuuichi smiled and waved before closing the door. Once inside he leaned back against the door with a sigh.

There were so many thoughts running threw his head he didn�t know what to think. Hiei had come right out and said he was attracted to him and yet Shuuichi still wanted to see him again. He had never had a reason to question his sexuality before and even now didn�t know if he should.

He�d gone out on a few dates the last couple of years but never with the same girl twice. In fact looking back he couldn�t even recall any of their names. Now suddenly this man had come into his life only a few days ago and he hadn�t stopped thinking about him since. He refused to contemplate what it might mean that the eyes in his dream this morning had been red. The same as Hiei�s red eyes.

Disturbed by that thought Shuuichi shoved it aside, reached for his keys and left for work. All the way there he kept trying to convince himself that he just wanted a friend and that Hiei needed one too.

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Looking up at the sign over the ramen shop Hiei sighed before going inside. Almost immediately he was greeted by Yusuke. �Hey Hiei. Come on over and have a seat. I�m dying to know how it went last night. Did you get some?�

It took Keiko exactly three seconds before she came out of the kitchen and smacked him on the back of the head. �Yusuke! That was rude. Hiei just got here and that�s all you can think to say to him? Hi Hiei, welcome back.�

Never comfortable around Yusuke�s woman Hiei gave his usual answer as he sat at the counter. �Hn.�

Yusuke laughed. �That�s our Hiei. So, tell us how it went with Kurama.�

Hiei shrugged. �He patched me up, we had dinner, we talked and I slept on the sofa.�

Keiko leaned on the counter. �Hey, that�s not a bad start. How did you leave it? Are you going to see him again?�

Nodding, Hiei pulled out the paper with Shuuichi�s phone number. �I�m supposed to call him. He wants to be friends.�

Yusuke slapped him on the shoulder. �Hot damn Hiei, you�re half way home. Now all you need is a phone. You could use ours but I think it would be better if you could give him your number so he can reach you too. Keiko I�m going to take Hiei out to get a cell phone. I�ll be back in a little while.�

Yusuke planted a sloppy kiss on her before hopping over the counter and dragging Hiei away. Behind them Keiko hollered. �Yusuke, you�d better be back before the lunch rush!�

Walking down the street Yusuke nudged Hiei on the shoulder. �So, what aren�t you telling me? I can tell something�s on your mind.�

Surprised at Yusuke�s perception Hiei glanced at him before answering. �Shuuichi�s not gay.�

Yusuke stopped in his tracks. �Wow, you really laid it all on the table didn�t you? How did that come out so quick?�

Hiei shrugged. �I�ve been away from him a long time, I guess I didn�t hide my feelings very well. When he figured it out he told me he wasn�t gay. He just wants to be friends.�

Yusuke laughed. �Hiei, when a straight man finds out another man is gay and attracted to him he feels threatened. The last thing he wants is to be friends.�

Hiei looked at him confused. �I don�t remember you or Kuwabara feeling threatened when you found out about me and Kurama.�

Yusuke smiled. �That�s because you two were attracted to each other, not us. If Shuuichi wasn�t at least curious he�d have told you to get out and not come back.�

Hiei remained silent as he thought about Yusuke�s words. With a smirk he decided Yusuke was right, maybe he was halfway home. Home for Hiei was in Kurama�s arms.

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Hiei rested comfortably in his favorite tree wondering when he should call Shuuichi. Snug in his pocket was the new cell phone Yusuke had helped him get and then spent an hour showing him how to use. After that he had gone to the temple and spent the afternoon with Yukina. They had lunch and visited until Kuwabara got home. After that he came to the park and slept as he waited until it was time to make his call.

Hiei reached in his pocket for the phone. The little numbers on the screen indicated it was almost eight o�clock. Not able to wait another minute he dialed the numbers the way Yusuke showed him and pressed send. The phone only rang twice before and anxious alto voice answered. �Hello, Minamino residence.�

Hiei�s heart fluttered. �It�s me.�

He could almost hear the redhead�s smile. �Hiei, hi. I wasn�t sure you�d call.�

Hiei closed his eyes and tried to imagine he was with his fox. �What kind of friend would I be if I didn�t call?�

Shuuichi hesitated. �That sounded nice, to hear you say we�re friends.�

The two talked for over two hours, surprising Hiei that he could even talk that much. They talked about anything and everything including what Shuuichi had done at work that day and Hiei�s visit with his sister.

Shuuichi laughed accusingly. �So you did have someone to call yesterday besides Yusuke.�

Hiei smiled. �Not really, I�d only call there as a last resort. Yukina�s husband is an idiot. Kuwabara and I always fight.�

Shuuichi sounded surprised. �Yukina Kuwabara is your sister? I�ve met her and her husband, they come into the bookstore sometimes. How can that sweet little thing be your sister?�

Hiei shouldn�t have been surprised to hear that not only Yusuke but also Kuwabara had kept an eye on his fox even after he�d had them erased from his memory. When he answered he pretended to be insulted. �Are you saying I�m not sweet?�

Delighted laughter came through the phone. �Oh Hiei, you are too cute. It�s getting late. If we�re going to do something tomorrow we�d better make our plans and get some sleep.�

Reluctantly Hiei agreed. �I�ll just come by your apartment in the morning and you decide what we�ll do.�

Hiei could almost see the sparkle in his fox�s green eyes. �Hm, you�re awfully trusting. What if I want to do something you don�t like?�

Hiei grinned. �Then I�ll just have to turn on my sweet charm and convince you to do something else.�

Shuuichi laughed. �Oh Hiei. Alright Sweet Thing, you get some sleep and I�ll see you in the morning.�

Two could play that game so in a sexy voice Hiei replied. �Sweet dreams Shuuichi.�

Hiei knew Shuuichi was blushing. �Goodnight Hiei.�

Once they hung up Hiei pulled his cloak tighter around him, pretending he was in Kurama�s arms.

Not far away Shuuichi snuggled into his covers only to dream about his red eyed lover again.

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Barely an hour past dawn Hiei knocked on Shuuichi�s door. A couple minutes later a sleepy green eyes peered around the door. �Hiei, what are you doing up so early?�

Hiei shrugged. �The sun woke me up over an hour ago.�

Shuuichi laughed opening the door for Hiei to enter. �Then you need to get better curtains. Come on in. Let me get dressed and we�ll go out and get some breakfast.�

Hiei watched longingly as Shuuichi, clad in sleep pants and a t-shirt, went into his room. Through the open bedroom door Shuuichi called to him. �The fair is in town this week, I thought it would be fun to do that today.�

Hiei slowly wandered closer. �Whatever you want is fine.�

Hiei was now leaning on the bedroom door frame as Shuuichi walked out of his bath room wearing just a pair of jeans. �I can�t even remember the last time I went to the fair. It�s not something you want to do alone. It will be fun to go together.�

Hiei watched as the redhead grabbed a shirt from his closet. Before he could slip it on though something caught Hiei�s eye. Shuuichi looked a little surprised when Hiei stepped into his room and reached for the pendant he wore. �Where did you get this?�

Green eyes widened at his tone as his new friend stood before him looking at the pendant in his hand. �I don�t remember. I found it in the bottom of my treasure box a couple of years ago. It�s kind of funny, it makes me feel good when I wear it. I�ve taken it off a couple of times but I miss it and have to put it back on.�

Shuuichi didn�t understand the sad look in the wide red eyes that met his before Hiei let the pendant lay against his chest again and walked out of the room. When Shuuichi finished dressing and went to join him he found Hiei by with window. Sensing that Hiei needed a moment he quietly waited.

When Hiei finally turned he went straight to Shuuichi. The redhead didn�t flinch when Hiei reached into his shirt and pulled out the pendant. �It looks good on you, you shouldn�t hide it.�

Hiei allowed his hands to linger a moment as he adjusted the blood red tear gem to his satisfaction.

Shuuichi shook his head and laughed at the sudden change in his friend though he couldn�t prevent his fingers from touching the pendant. �Alright my friend, shall we go?�

With such an early start Hiei and Shuuichi had a leisurely breakfast before walking to the fair. Once there Hiei looked around at all the people trying to hide his disgust. Shuuichi put a hand on his shoulder and big red eyes looked at him. �Have you ever been to the fair Hiei?�

Looking away Hiei nodded. �Once, a long time ago.�

Shuuichi looked at him curiously. �Kurama brought you didn�t he?�

When Hiei remained silent Shuuichi continued. �He was the best friend who taught you to make pancakes too. Hiei, can I ask you something personal? Were you and Kurama� lovers?�

Hiei looked deep into green eyes. �You�re quite perceptive.�

Shuuichi shrugged. �Your voice, your body language and especially your eyes all change when you talk about him, even when you don�t want me to know it�s about him. What I don�t understand is why you had that same look when you held my pendant.�

Hiei�s eyes traveled down to the tear gem momentarily. �It�s a long story, maybe I�ll tell you about it some time but not today. Today we�re going to the fair.�

At Hiei�s words Shuuichi gave him a beautiful smile. �Alright my friend, let�s go have some fun.�

Shuuichi grabbed Hiei�s hand and dragged him towards the rides.

Several hours later Hiei had to admit he was having a good time. He still hated all the noise and the ningens but the redhead at his side made it all worth it.

Hiei discovered at the first ride that if he hesitated Shuuichi would pull him along then hold his hand as if he would escape. If Shuuichi thought a ride might scare the reluctant Hiei the redhead would even put his arm around his shoulder. Hiei�s favorite though had been the haunted house. Hiei of course had been bored stiff but when a plastic demon roared from the shadows Shuuichi had practically jumped into his arms and clung to him the entire way through.

It was almost dark as they walked home. Hiei tried not to smile as Shuuichi cuddled the stuffed dragon he held. �Oh Hiei, I had so much fun today. Thank you for winning my dragon for me. I can�t believe you almost got in a fight with that guy over it.�

Hiei shrugged. �You wanted the dragon not that ugly pig he tried to give you.�

Shuuichi laughed. �My hero! Did you have fun today Hiei? You don�t show a lot of emotions so it�s hard for me to tell sometimes.�

Hiei watched as Shuuichi took out his keys. �I wouldn�t have stayed otherwise.�

Allowing Hiei to enter first Shuuichi laughed again. �No you don�t strike me as someone who would do anything if you didn�t want to. Did you want to do something else or should we call it a day?�

Hiei smiled at the reluctance in Shuuichi�s voice. �I�ve got nothing else to do.�

Hiei watched as Shuuichi smiled. He then took the dragon and made him a home on one of the shelves. �There, now every time I look at him I can remember how much fun we had today. So what should we do now? How about we order a pizza and watch a movie?�

With a gleam in his eyes Hiei smirked. �Make it a really scary one.�

Shuuichi shook his head with a grin. �Not a chance. I already screamed like a girl and landed in your arms once today.�

Hiei grinned back. �You didn�t hear me complain.�

Shuuichi reached for the phone. �Brat! Just for that I�m picking what goes on the pizza.�

A few hours later there was an empty pizza box and a half eaten bowl of popcorn on the table as they watched their third movie. After Hiei vetoed anything with romance, girls, kids or cartoons Shuuichi settled on �Lethal Weapon�. They were now over half way through part three.

They had started the night sitting stiffly beside each other on the sofa. Now they were lounged back, feet on the coffee table with Hiei leaning against Shuuichi�s side. �Hiei, would you like some ice cream?�

�Sweet snow?� Shuuichi giggled at the sweet little face that looked up at him excitedly. �Sweet snow, that�s cute. I�ll take that as a yes.�

He laughed even more when he brought back two big bowls of fudge swirl ice cream and Hiei took them both from him. �Aren�t you having any?�

Shuuichi playfully snatched his bowl back before sitting beside him. �Hey, this one�s mine! You really like ice cream don�t you?�

Hiei nodded but didn�t stop eating. Shuuichi was having so much fun watching him enjoy his ice cream that Hiei had finished his and was eyeing the other before he could eat half of it. With an exaggerated sigh Shuuichi handed his bowl over to Hiei. �Oh alright, if you want it that much you can have mine too.�

The movie was just finishing as Shuuichi took their bowls into the kitchen. �It�s getting late, do you think we�re up for the last movie?�

Though he didn�t want the night to end Hiei just shrugged. �It�s up to you.�

For some reason the look in Hiei�s eyes made him blush. �Maybe we should save it for next time, it really is getting late.�

Slowly Hiei rose from the sofa. �This was nice, spending the day with you.�

Standing at the door they both felt a bit awkward. �Hiei, I can�t remember ever enjoying myself more than I did with you today.�

Staring into Hiei�s eyes Shuuichi didn�t know at first that one of them had moved. He had only a moment to realize that Hiei had slipped a hand under his hair and pulled him closer before his lips were claimed in a gentle kiss. His eyes fluttered shut as he melted into the kiss.

Shuuichi had no idea how long they stood there kissing before he felt Hiei�s warm tongue brush across his lips

asking for entrance. As if his brain suddenly registered what was happening green eyes popped open and he pulled away.

Both of them were breathing hard as they stared at each other. �Hiei� you shouldn�t have done that, it�s wrong.�

A look of confusion crossed Hiei�s face. �Why is it wrong? We had a good time together, there�s nothing wrong with kissing you goodbye.�

Shuuichi sighed frustrated. �We�re both men Hiei. It just isn�t right.�

Now Hiei was getting annoyed. �Why, because we�re men? That�s ridiculous. Men are allowed to have feelings for each other. Shuuichi, I haven�t hidden the fact that I�m attracted to you. If you were honest with yourself, I think you�re attracted to me too.�

Green eyes widened in shock. �Hiei, I think you should leave.�

Already he wished he could take the words back but Hiei had picked up his cloak and opened the door. The hurt Shuuichi saw in Hiei�s eyes sliced at his heart. �Goodbye Shuuichi.�

When the door had closed Shuuichi was surprised to find tears falling from his eyes. Looking around as if lost, his green eyes landed on the dragon. Taking it from it�s place on the shelf Shuuichi hugged it to him as he sat on the sofa. �Oh Hiei, what have I done?�

Chapter 4

Shuuichi was dusting shelves at work when his boss came up to him. �Shuuichi is everything alright? You haven�t been yourself the last few days.�

Looking up at Mr. Lee he tried to smile. �I�m sorry Mr. Lee, I didn�t know it was effecting my work. I had a fight with a friend and I haven�t been able to reach him to fix things and I�m a little worried.�

The older man nodded. �It�s not that it�s effecting your work Shuuichi, I was just concerned. Please let me know if there�s anything I can do to help.�

Shuuichi bowed his head. �Thank you Mr. Lee.�

Shuuichi went back to his dusting with a sigh. Behind him he heard a laugh. �That was a really big sigh Shuuichi. Only Hiei can make someone sigh like that. What�s he done now?�

Turning, Shuuichi smiled. �Mr. Ura� sorry, I meant Yusuke. Oh, I�m so glad to see you.�

Yusuke�s eyebrow rose in surprise. �Really? So what can I do for you?�

He smiled when Shuuichi bit his lip before he spoke. �I was wondering if you knew where I could find Hiei? We� um� had a fight and I�d really need to talk to him.�

Yusuke nodded. �Sounds like Hiei. He tends to pout when he doesn�t get his way. Did you try calling him?�

Red hair swayed as Shuuichi shook his head. �No, he never gave me his number.�

Laughing, Yusuke smiled. �Typical. We got him the cell phone so you�d be able to call him then he didn�t give you the number. Have you got a pen, I�ll give it to you.�

Shuuichi handed Yusuke a pen and watched as he wrote the number down. �Could you give me his address too? I�m afraid he won�t talk to me if I just call.�

Hesitating Yusuke handed him the phone number. �Hiei doesn�t exactly have an address.�

Shuuichi looked confused. �Then where does he live? I didn�t think he�d stay with his sister, he said he and his brother-in-law didn�t get along.�

Laughing Yusuke shook his head. �No, you�re right, Hiei wouldn�t stay there unless he were unconscious and didn�t have a choice. I don�t know what else to tell you. Call him, if he doesn�t talk to you then maybe try the park over by your mom�s old house, he likes to hang out there.�

Confused, Shuuichi just nodded. After Yusuke left he looked at Hiei�s number, it was written on the back of Yusuke�s card. After a moment it dawned on him, how did Yusuke know where his mother used to live? He hadn�t met Yusuke until after she had died. Sprinting out of the bookstore Shuuichi looked for Yusuke but he was already gone.

As he went back to work he thought back to the first time he had met Hiei. Like Yusuke, he too had mentioned knowing his mother, he�d even called her by name. Putting his mind back on work he decided he�d just have to ask them about it later.

The rest of the work day seemed to take forever. Throughout the afternoon Shuuichi checked his pocket repeatedly to make sure he still had Hiei�s phone number. For the first time he wished he had a cell phone so he could call Hiei on his break or the minute he got off work.

When he left work his first inclination had been to rush home and call Hiei. A few blocks from the bookstore though he changed his mind and turned towards the park. As he walked the path through the park Shuuichi had a strange sense of de ja vous. Thinking it was from being in the park where he had played as a child he pushed the feeling aside.

He saw lots of people in the park and his heart raced every time he saw someone in black but each time he was disappointed. His spirits sank when he left the park without finding Hiei. What he hadn�t seen were the red eyes that flitted from tree to tree, following him from the moment he entered the park until he made his way home.

Once in his apartment he went straight to the phone and dialed Hiei. He was about to hang up when on the seventh ring Hiei answered. �Hn.�

Just the sound of his voice made Shuuichi smile. �Hiei! Please don�t hang up. I miss you and I was hoping we could talk.�

It was silent so long that Shuuichi thought he might have hung up. Just when he was going to give up though Hiei spoke. �I miss you too.�

Plucking the dragon from the shelf Shuuichi hugged it to him as he curled up on the sofa. �Hiei, I�m sorry. I didn�t handle things very well the other night. I never meant to hurt you.�

Again Shuuichi waited before Hiei answered. �It�s not your fault Shuuichi. You told me how you felt and I guess I thought I could change your mind.�

With a sigh Shuuichi rolled onto his back and perched the dragon on his chest. �Truthfully Hiei, I�m so confused right now I don�t know what I�m feeling. I like you a lot and I want to be your friend more than anything. I�m just not sure I can give you what you want. I was raised to believe what happened the other night between us was wrong. Society tells us it�s wrong. I do however support your right to love who you want. I�m just not sure it can be me.�

Playing with the dragon�s wings Shuuichi prayed that Hiei would understand. �It�s alright Shuuichi, I�ll settle for friends if that�s all you�ll give me.�

Happily he hugged the dragon. �Oh Hiei, that would be wonderful.�

At Hiei�s next words Shuuichi could imagine his smirk. �Just promise you won�t send me away again if I slip up though.�

Shuuichi laughed. �I promise I won�t. You know that if you had given me your phone number I could have called and made up with you sooner. Luckily Yusuke came in to the bookstore today. By the way, where do you live? Yusuke said you didn�t exactly have an address.�

Imaging Hiei�s shrug Shuuichi smiled. �I don�t stay in any one place very long.�

The dragon was once again on his chest. �So that�s why you had to get a cell phone. Well, since I can�t come over to your place why don�t you come by tomorrow and we�ll do something together. I have the day off again.�

Shuuichi didn�t know it but once again he was being watched. Hiei smiled as he watched Shuuichi play with the dragon. �What should we do this time?�

Contentedly, Hiei let the soft alto voice he loved wash over him as Shuuichi laughed. �Oh no, I picked last time. This time you get to choose what we do.�

There was a pause before Hiei answered. �I�ll have to think about that and let you know tomorrow.�

Again Shuuichi laughed. �Just don�t wake me up at the crack of dawn this time.�

Hiei smirked. �Here I thought you�d be a morning person. So, what time do you want me?�

Hiei watched as Shuuichi seemed to be talking to the dragon. �Hm. If you let me sleep until after the sun comes up, take a shower and do a few chores I should be ready by nine thirty.�

Hiei grunted. �Are you sure that�s late enough? You didn�t schedule any time to do all that hair of yours.�

Hiei could see Shuuichi�s pout. �I thought you liked my hair. Isn�t that why you love me?�

He knew Shuuichi was teasing so he played along. �Of course, because with your pretty long hair you look just like a girl.�

Shuuichi gasped. �Hiei! I do not look like a girl! I�m glad you think my hair is pretty though.�

Hiei rolled his eyes. �Stupid fo��

Watching Shuuichi sit up and frown Hiei cursed himself for slipping. �Hiei what were you going to call me just now?�

Hiei sighed. �Just let it go Shuuichi. It�s not something I want to talk about right now.�

He knew Shuuichi was disappointed with his answer so Hiei changed the subject. �I think I know what we can do tomorrow.�

Shuuichi�s pout was real now. �Yea, what?�

Hiei tried to make Shuuichi smile. �I don�t think I should tell you. I want it to be a surprise.�

Hiei caught a hint of a smile on Shuuichi�s lips. �A surprise huh?�

Shuuichi stood and put the dragon on the shelf. �Shuuichi, I have something to do so you take care of our dragon and I�ll see you tomorrow at nine thirty.�

When Shuuichi�s head whipped around to the window Hiei smiled and flitted into the shadows across the street. He smiled as the redhead looked out the window before shaking his head. �Goodnight Hiei, I�ll see you tomorrow.�

When Shuuichi hung up and turned away from the window Hiei flitted off. He had a surprise to arrange for his fox.

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Shuuichi was watering his plants when there was a knock on his door. Glancing at the clock he smiled, it was exactly nine thirty. He opened the door with a smile. �Good morning Hiei. Just let me finish watering my plants and I�ll be ready.�

Shuuichi turned away quickly, not wanting to analyze too closely the almost uncontrollable urge to hug his new friend. Dismissing it as loneliness he finished with his plants. �So, when do I get to know what you have planned for today?�

Hiei took off his cloak. Carefully, so Shuuichi wouldn�t see, he tucked his sword inside it and hung it by the door. �Soon. Shuuichi, I need to get something from your room for your surprise but I don�t want you to know what it is. Will you let me?�

Shuuichi was momentarily distracted by the sight of the shirt he lent Hiei the other day stretched tight across his muscular chest as he hung up his cloak. Shaking his head to clear it he looked at Hiei suspiciously. �Alright, if you promise not to do anything weird.�

Hiei smirked as he walked to the bedroom. �Hn.�

While he waited for Hiei Shuuichi finished watering his plants. A few moments later Hiei walked out with Shuuichi�s backpack. �I�ll also need a large knife.�

Startled green eyes met red. �A knife? Okay� help yourself.�

Shuuichi held a hand out indicating for Hiei to go into the kitchen. The redhead smiled as he heard Hiei going through the kitchen drawers. A minute later he came out brandishing a large carving knife like a sword. �This will do. Are you ready to go?�

Shuuichi nodded and laughed. �Just let me get something to put around that. You�ll get arrested if you walk around with it like that.�

Going into the kitchen Shuuichi returned with a dishtowel. Taking the knife from Hiei he wrapped it in the towel before handing it back to be put in the backpack. �Alright, where to now?�

The words Hiei threw over his shoulder as he opened the door had Shuuichi even more confused. �The market.�

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An hour later Shuuichi wasn�t any more enlightened as he stepped off a bus holding a watermelon. Just up the road was the temple of the psychic, Genkai. Though he led them in the direction of the temple Hiei veered off the path and led them through the woods.

Still carrying the watermelon Shuuichi followed. �Hiei, I don�t think we�re supposed to be here. This property belongs to the temple.�

Hiei kept walking. �I know.� Hiei wondered what the redhead would think if he knew that he was one of the people the temple hand been left in trust to when Genkai died a few years ago.

They walked for some time before the trees thinned and the ocean came into view. Hiei smiled when Shuuichi gasped. �Hiei, it�s beautiful.�

After a moment Shuuichi turned to Hiei with a big smile. �Is this my surprise?�

Hiei smirked. �Almost. Come with me.�

Shuuichi followed as they walked down to the beach. From down the beach someone called. �Hiei, Shuuichi, over here!�

Looking toward the voice Shuuichi saw Yusuke with a group of people. He shivered when warm breath whispered across his ear. �Surprise.�

Turning to Hiei Shuuichi smiled and blushed. Before he could say anything Hiei grabbed his free hand and led him toward the others.

Shuuichi�s eyes widened when an attractive young woman rushed forward to hug Hiei. Shuuichi�s blushed again when Hiei didn�t release his hand and only returned the hug with his free arm. The redhead didn�t know why but he relaxed when the woman spoke. �Big brother! What a wonderful way welcome Shuuichi.�

A large man with orange hair joined them reaching out to take the watermelon from him. �Hey Shuuichi, remember me? We met at the bookstore. I�m Kuwabara and the beautiful lady with the shrimp is my wife Yukina.�

Behind him Yusuke smacked him on the head. �Kuwabara, I told you not to call him that anymore. He�s as tall as me now. Unless you�re calling me a shrimp too, then I�ll have to kick your ass.�

All of a sudden a pretty brunet stepped between them. �If you boys are going to fight at least give me the watermelon first. Hello Shuuichi, I�m Keiko. I�m Yusuke�s keeper.�

The moment Keiko stepped aside Yusuke tackled Kuwabara. Hiei smiled when Shuuichi moved closer as if for protection. The redhead didn�t protest when Hiei released his hand and put an arm around him. �Ignore them Shuuichi, they�re idiots.�

Once he realized they weren�t going to hurt each other they made him laugh. Their fight was over when their wives began to scold them.

From the other direction Shuuichi saw another man and woman approaching. Everyone so far had been so friendly he was surprised that the man seemed to be frowning. He was even more surprised when he heard Hiei growl.

Turning his attention back to the newcomers Shuuichi heard Yusuke call out to them. �Koenma, Botan, I�m glad you could make it. Come say hi to Shuuichi.�

Introductions were made but still Koenma appeared to be angry. Kuwabara lightened the mood by suggesting a swim. �I hope you brought trunks Hiei, you�ll look pretty funny when I dunk you in your clothes.�

Hiei glared at him. �You�d have to catch me first fool.�

Yukina stopped Kuwabara�s comeback with a hand on his arm. �Kazuma, why don�t you go change?�

When Kuwabara ran into the trees with his suit Yukina winked at her brother. �Did you bring a swim suit Shuuichi?�

Smiling at her Shuuichi pointed at the backpack Hiei held. �I�m hoping that�s what Hiei has hiding in there. He kept all of this a secret until we got here.�

Taking Shuuichi by the hand Hiei led them in the opposite direction he�d seen Kuwabara go. �What else would I have gotten from your room? Let�s go change.�

Hiei took Shuuichi just out of sight of the others before stopping and opening the backpack. Inside were two bathing suits, one red and one black. Shuuichi frowned. �I didn�t know I had a black one.�

Hiei shrugged. �I found it with the red one. I grabbed it for me since I don�t have one.�

Without hesitation Hiei striped off his shirt and reached for his belt. When Shuuichi�s fingers hovered over the buttons on his shirt Hiei noticed the redhead�s blush. Hiding his disappointment he grabbed the black suit. �I�ll go change over there. Call me when you�re ready.�

Shuuichi quickly changed before calling Hiei back. Folding their clothes Shuuichi put them in the backpack. Together they went to join the others. Yusuke and Kuwabara were playing in the waves as Yukina, Keiko and Botan splashed in the surf. Shuuichi couldn�t hide his giggle at the sight of Koenma sitting under a big umbrella as if he were afraid of the sun.

When Shuuichi went to join the others Hiei hesitated. �Go on, I need to talk to Koenma.�

Hiei watched Shuuichi speak to the girls before diving into the waves. Stepping closer the fire demon glared at the godling. �I know you are the one that granted his request. I want you to reverse it.�

Koenma sighed. �I gave him my word that no matter what happened I wouldn�t do that Hiei. In fact we all promised to stay away so he could live a normal life.�

As angry as he was Hiei tried to maintain control with Shuuichi watching. �Damn it Koenma do you have any idea how lonely he�s been? His mother�s dead, his friends abandon him, even his stepfather moved away! Look at him, look how happy he is. Tell me he�d want to stay miserable and alone.�

Koenma didn�t respond. Hiei sighed. �Fine, I�ll find another way to bring his memories back and if I can�t, I�ll give him new ones.�

Before Hiei could walk away Koenma spoke. �You know why he did this Hiei. If something goes wrong it really will destroy him this time.�

Stopping but not turning back Hiei replied. �I know I�m the reason this happened, that�s why I�m going to be the one to fix it. When I get my fox back, I�ll never let him down again because I�ll never let him go again.�

Koenma watched as Hiei went to join a smiling Shuuichi. �I�m counting on you keeping that promise Hiei because if you find the loophole I left you, you�ll get your wish.�

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The group swam and played games on the beach all afternoon. At sunset they made a bonfire and roasted hotdogs. Looking around Shuuichi smiled. Yusuke and Keiko were cuddled together under a blanket. Yukina sat happily in the circle of Kuwabara�s arms. Even Koenma�s mood had lightened as he held Botan close.

Hiei sat beside Shuuichi only occasionally touching if one of them moved. Shuuichi smiled as he watched Hiei�s red eyes gaze at the fire. Blushing at what he was about to do Shuuichi shyly leaned closer and laid his head on Hiei�s shoulder. Hiei shivered when Shuuichi�s warm breath whispered against his neck. �Thank you for today Hiei, I had so much fun. Your friends have been really nice to me.�

Hesitating only a moment Hiei slid his arm around the redhead, gently pulling him closer. �I�m glad, I want you to be happy Shuuichi.�

After a moment Shuuichi relaxed against him. �I haven�t been this happy in years, if ever. I think you are the best thing that�s ever happened to me Hiei. I�m so glad I met you.�

Hiei tightened his hold just a little. �Me too Baby.�

Shuuichi didn�t have time to be embarrassed about the endearment before Yusuke spoke up. �Isn�t this great, all of us together like this? Let�s try and do this more often. We haven�t spent much time together the last couple of years.�

Kuwabara agreed. �Yeah, this has been fun. Maybe with the right incentive Hiei will stick around this time.�

Hiei sighed in relief when Shuuichi didn�t realize he was the incentive then growled at Kuwabara. �I�m not going anywhere so shut up fool.�

Yukina laughed. �Shuuichi, it�s been nice having you with us today. I hope you know you�re part of the group now.�

Shuuichi smiled. �Thank you Yukina and all of you for making me feel welcome. I was just telling Hiei how much I enjoyed spending the day with all of you.�

They all talked a little longer. Shuuichi was a little embarrassed when one by one each couple dropped out of the conversation to cuddle or kiss.

Sensing the redhead�s unease Hiei distracted him by reaching over to grab a stick so they could roast marshmallows. It worked and before long Shuuichi was giggling at Hiei�s obvious pleasure at the treat. �Marshmallows and ice cream� oh excuse me, sweet snow. You sure do have a sweet tooth don�t you Hiei?�

Hiei held a finger to his lips. �Shhh, you�ll wreck my tough guy image.�

Shuuichi laughed again but this time Hiei also saw him shiver. Getting up he put more wood on the fire before moving behind Shuuichi to sit with the redhead between his legs.

Shuuichi looked a bit alarmed when Hiei pulled him back against his chest. �Relax Baby, I�m just trying to keep you warm.�

Blushing at the endearment and his close proximity to his friend Shuuichi tried to relax. �Hiei, why do you call me Baby?�

This time Shuuichi�s shiver wasn�t from the cold as Hiei�s warm breath caressed his neck. �Because I didn�t think you�d let me call you Sweetheart.�

Shuuichi gave a little laugh. �Hiei, you know we shouldn�t be sitting like this. The others will get the wrong impression.�

When Shuuichi would have pulled away Hiei held him tighter. �First off, I don�t give a damn what anyone else thinks. Second, look at them Shuuichi. They don�t mind as long as we�re happy.�

Sure enough when Shuuichi looked around and occasionally made eye contact with one of the others they would just smile at him. After a few minutes the redhead turned in Hiei�s arms to snuggle better into his warmth.

Hiei closed his eyes, savoring the feel and scent of his fox cuddled close in his arms.

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Shuuichi burrowed closer to the warmth that surrounded him trying to evade the morning sun. He smiled sleepily as feather light kisses caressed his cheek. Turning slightly he allowed his lips to be claimed in a gentle kiss. The redhead moaned as strong arms pulled him closer.

Slowly Shuuichi began to fully waken. He was surprised to find himself half beneath Hiei as they kissed. They were laying in the sand with their arms were wrapped tightly around each other. Slowly drowning in the love he felt from Hiei it took Shuuichi a while to gain the willpower to pull away from the kiss.

Sensing Shuuichi�s sudden reluctance Hiei lifted his head. Hurt mixed with passion in the red eyes that gazed down into green. �I�m sorry Shuuichi. Not for kissing you, but because I know you didn�t want me to. I warned you I might slip.�

Pain stabbed Shuuichi�s heart when Hiei slowly pulled away and sat up. The pain in his heart increased when, sitting beside him, Shuuichi reached out but Hiei brushed him aside, stood up and walked away.

Looking around Shuuichi saw the others begin to stir. Not wanting them to see that he was upset he rose and began picking up their things. Discretely he tried to see where Hiei had gone but found no sign of him.

When the others rose good mornings were exchanged as everyone packed up. As they finished Yusuke came up to him. �Shuuichi, we�re all heading up to the temple for breakfast. Afterwards I�ll give you a ride home if you want.�

Shuuichi couldn�t meet Yusuke�s eyes. �Thanks Yusuke but I really need to get home so I�m just going to go catch the bus. I�m supposed to be at work in a couple hours.�

Yusuke sighed. �What happened with Hiei? I couldn�t help but notice he�s disappeared.�

Shuuichi shrugged. �It�s nothing. I need to get going, will you tell everyone goodbye for me?�

Nodding Yusuke gave him a reassuring smile. �Sure, no problem. I�ll talk to you soon.�

Shuuichi nodded before walking away. He didn�t see the red eyes that followed him through the woods and watched him until the bus came.

Hiei watched as Shuuichi looked back sadly before boarding the bus.
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