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HIEI�S LOVE

Chapter 2

Downstairs, Shiori sat on the porch swing resting comfortably in the circle of Roger�s arms. Not sure if he should even broach the subject Roger drew a deep breath. �Shiori, you said it was silly that I thought Kur� Shuuichi and Hiei were lovers. Would it bother you if they were?�
After thinking about it a moment Shiori shrugged. �I don�t think so. I mean, my late husband Kazuya always suspected that Shuuichi might be gay so it had crossed my mind. I guess when Shuuichi started seriously dating last year then asked Sheala to marry him I let it slip from my mind. Roger, why would you think that Shuuichi and Hiei were lovers?�
Roger looked at her a little surprised. �I was just wondering how you never noticed that those boys are obviously in love. The soft glances and gentle touches they shared were very apparent. You wouldn�t know this but demons don�t show affection like that for anyone but their mate or lover. Shuuichi hadn�t told Hiei he was getting married either. When you talked about him marrying and having children the pain on both their faces was unmistakable. I felt bad for them.�
Turning in his arms, Shiori�s fingers grabbed the front of his shirt. �Why didn�t they tell me? Like his other secrets, was Shuuichi afraid that I wouldn�t approve? If he loves Hiei, why is Shuuichi marrying Sheala?�
Roger caressed her hair. �Shuuichi obviously values your opinion Shiori but I think it�s even more than that. I�m not sure they�ve even told each other how they feel. As to Shuuichi�s marriage, maybe he wants to give you that grandchild you were so excited about.�
Shiori�s teeth worried her bottom lip a moment as she thought. �He�s doing it for me, isn�t he? The same way he stays in the human world for me. I know he didn�t actually say it but he didn�t have to. When he spoke earlier, this was the Ningenkai, Makai was home. Roger, what can we do? If they really love each other they should be together.�
Roger shrugged. �I�m not sure there�s anything we can do Sweetheart. This is a decision they have to reach together. What we�ll do for now is keep an eye on them. You can see if you agree with me about them being in love and maybe watching them we�ll get some kind of clue as to what we can do to help them along.�
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Knowing Hiei�s habit of disappearing Shiori woke early the next morning and made a few calls. When she finished she went straight to Kurama�s room and for the first time since he was a small child quietly opened his door without knocking. When she saw Hiei�s head resting comfortably against Kurama�s chest she wondered how many times she�d knocked and Hiei had hidden.
As if sensing her presence, Kurama opened his eyes to see her standing there. Shiori smiled at the protective way his arms seemed to tighten around Hiei. �I hope you boys don�t have plans today because we�re having a barbeque and I expect you both to be here.�
As quickly and quietly as Shiori came, she was gone. Without moving or opening his eyes Hiei murmured. �That�s twice in two days she�s snuck up on us Fox. She�s getting pretty good at it.�
Chuckling, Kurama stroked Hiei�s hair. �Now that she knows the truth I guess there�s nothing to hide. Unless of course you mind her finding us together like this.�
Hiei grunted. �Hn. It�s not like we�re doing anything wrong Fox. We�re just sleeping. Now shut up, I�m still tired.�
Grinning, Kurama held Hiei tighter as the fire demon snuggled closer. �Sweet dreams Shadow.�
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When Shiori said they were having a barbeque they hadn�t realized she meant that included everyone they knew. Yusuke got a huge kick out of meeting another former spirit detective and Yukina loved being able to spend more time with her brother. Both Kurama and Hiei were secretly relieved when they realized the one person that wasn�t there was Sheala, and neither of them asked Shiori why.
Throughout the day Shiori quietly observed as Hiei�s eyes secretly follow Kurama�s every move. She smiled as she watched her son tend to Hiei�s every need. Roger was right about the glances and touches as well as about them being in love. Shiori couldn�t believe she had been so blind.
Kurama and Hiei would have been horrified to know that Shiori and Roger were discretely asking their friends about their relationship. Shiori had gotten all the gossip from the girls and Roger managed to question Yusuke and Kuwabara. Between them they found out that Kurama had confessed his feelings for Hiei to Yusuke but he didn�t believe the fire demon would ever return his feeling. They were also told that everyone believed that Hiei secretly returned Kurama�s feelings though with his past they doubted whether or not Hiei was even aware of how he felt. Kurama had also confessed to Yusuke that he was only marrying Sheala because he thought it was expected of him.
With that knowledge and what she herself had seen Shiori was determined to see that her son was happy with the man he loved. What she wasn�t sure of was how she was going to convince them and get rid of Sheala.
In her observation of Hiei she had watched him sneak upstairs several times, she was sure to escape the crowd. Every time he�d gone past the piano at the bottom of the stairs she�d seen him look at it longingly, even reaching out to touch it twice. Thinking back to when they were younger she could remember Hiei sitting on the landing listening as Kurama practiced. Looking at Hiei sitting on the landing now Shiori smiled. �Shuuichi, you know what I�d love right now? For you to play the piano for us. I haven�t heard you in ages.�
Though slightly embarrassed to play in front of his friends, the light Kurama saw in Hiei�s eyes as he peered through the banister, quelled his embarrassment and he went to the piano. After a quick glance up the stairs to Hiei, Kurama�s fingers began moving over the keys. One by one everyone came closer to hear Kurama play. Though it was a party he had learned mostly ballads and classical pieces since they seemed to calm Hiei and be his favorites.
After finishing the first piece and receiving cheers, praise and calls for more Kurama glanced up again. He was grateful that the others were distracted by his playing because Hiei would have been mortified to be seen as he was. Hiei sat on the landing, half way up the stairs. His feet rested on the step below and he was leaning against the wall. His eyes were closed and there was the most beautiful, dreamy expression on his face. Looking away quickly, before anyone noticed what he was looking at Kurama began to play again. One person however did notice� Shiori.
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The next day was Monday and as much as he hated to leave Hiei alone Kurama had to go to work. Hiei used the time to visit Yukina. As he watched his sister fix them lunch Hiei remembered the day he had finally told her he was her brother.
It was her wedding day, she was supposed to be happy, but for some reason he found her crying. It took a few minutes for him to drag out of her that Kuwabara wasn�t the reason for her tears, he was. She wanted her brother, her only family, to be at her wedding. He had tried to convince her that the friends she had now were better than any family. He told her that her brother was the lowly forbidden child and had probably grown up to be a thief and murderer. Yukina didn�t care, she still wanted him there on what was supposed to be the most special day of her life.
After quieting her tears and battling with himself Hiei finally relented. Yukina stared in shock as Hiei withdrew both of their mother�s tear gems from inside his shirt. Removing one Hiei tied it securely around her neck. The tears she cried as she hugged him had become tears of joy. After a lot of persuading Hiei even finally agreed to walk her down the isle though he was adamant that he would never give her away to Kuwabara.
Hiei�s attention was brought back to the present when Yukina set a plate in front of him. �You�re awfully thoughtful today Hiei. Thinking about Kurama?�
With a frown he looked at her. �Why would I be thinking about Kurama?�
Picking up her chopsticks Yukina giggled. �Because you�re in love with him silly.�
Yukina giggled harder when Hiei�s chopsticks fell from his fingers. �Why do you look so surprised Hiei? I�ve known for years that you loved him.�
Nervously picking his chopsticks back up Hiei glared. �How would you know something like that? I don�t even know what love is Yukina.�
With a smile Yukina spoke softly. �Close your eyes Brother. Think about me and how you feel about me. Now think about Kurama, how you feel about him and how he makes you feel. I�ll bet you don�t feel like that for anyone else. That�s love Hiei.�
Snapping his eyes open Hiei began poking his food. �It�s a good thing I don�t know about it then since Kurama�s getting married in a few weeks.�
Yukina smiled. �He�s not married yet Hiei. I�ll bet if you told him you loved him he�d call off the wedding and marry you.�
Slamming his hands down on the table Hiei shouted. �I do not love that stupid fox! Whatever these feelings are they will go away once I get back to Makai! Now can we eat in peace? I just wanted a quiet visit with my sister before I return to Makai.�
With a sigh Yukina nodded. �I�m sorry Hiei, we�ll talk about something else. Kazuma and I will probably be having children soon. Our hundredth birthday is coming and since my puberty finally passed I�ve begun having the first urges of my heat.�
Wide eyed Hiei growled. Though he tried not to he hadn�t failed to notice that she had grown a few inches and that her breasts and hips were fuller. �Yukina!�
Yukina giggled. �Oh Hiei, it�s natural. You went through puberty too. That�s why you got so tall and your body filled out more. It probably also explains why you�ve been having these feelings for Kurama. Though you won�t go into heat like I will you will still have the desire to take a mate soon. It happens to all Koorime at our age. That�s probably what drew you here, you want Kurama for your mate.�
When Hiei glared at her Yukina giggled. �Oops. I guess that�s not exactly changing the subject now is it? Why don�t you tell me about your life in Makai?�
Through the course of the afternoon Yukina managed to bring his feelings for Kurama up repeatedly. By the time he left Hiei could think of nothing but Kurama. Were these feelings of restlessness he�d been having the beginning urges for him to find a mate? Was he really in love with Kurama? The more Hiei thought the more confused he got and the faster he ran.
Before he knew it Hiei found himself in the tree outside Kurama�s window. Deciding a nap was in order Hiei got comfortable and closed his eyes to wait for his fox. Suddenly his eyes snapped open. Had he just called Kurama �his fox�? Closing his eyes again Hiei cursed. �Damn Yukina and her meddling.�
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Shiori had left a note that she had a meeting and would be late so Kurama fixed dinner. As they ate Kurama knew something had changed. He knew Hiei was leaving. He could feel it as well as hear it whenever Hiei spoke. After cleaning up they headed upstairs. As they passed the piano Kurama saw the look of longing in Hiei�s eyes.
Remembering something they had done once, many years ago, Kurama took Hiei by the hand and had him sit on the piano bench. When Kurama sat behind him with a leg on either side of him Hiei scooted forward to make room. Opening the keyboard Kurama rested his fingers on the keys but did not play. Gently Hiei reached out and placed his hands on the back of Kurama�s. Slowly Kurama began to play. Leaning his head back against Kurama�s shoulder and closing his eyes, Hiei�s hands moved with Kurama�s across the keys.
The song Kurama chose was a sad melody that he remembered Hiei had once liked. Without pausing he didn�t let the song end until he had played it through several times. Sadly, Kurama knew when the music ended Hiei would leave. Neither knew how much time passed as Hiei lay cradled against Kurama�s chest but when the music finally stopped Hiei didn�t move. Slowly, Kurama wrapped his arms around Hiei holding him close. When Hiei laced their fingers together Kurama rubbed his face against Hiei�s cheek before gently running kisses along his neck.
Wrapped up in the music and each other, neither Kurama nor Hiei had heard Shiori come in. Standing in the entry Shiori watched the tender scene unfold. As they hugged she was near tears. Not wanting to disturb them she stayed where she was.
Several minutes passed before Hiei finally moved. Still in the circle of Kurama�s arms, Hiei turned. He wasn�t even aware of why he turned until Kurama�s lips captured his in a tender kiss. Mistaking Hiei�s innocent lack of response, Kurama slowly pulled away after only a few moments and dropped his arms. So softly that Shiori couldn�t hear it Hiei whispered. �Goodbye Kurama.�
Without another word Hiei rose and went upstairs. Barely able to breathe from the pain in his heart Kurama slowly closed the keyboard. Lowering his head Kurama�s fingers gripped the wood so hard he scratched it. When Shiori heard Kurama�s pained whimper, she realized with horror that he�d just let Hiei go. �Goodbye Hiei.�
Just as Shiori would have stepped forward to yell at him to go after Hiei the phone rang. She watched as Kurama drew several deep breaths before going to get the phone. �Hatanaka-Minamino residence.�
Shiori frowned when she saw Kurama cringe. �Hello Sheala� Yes, of course I remember our lunch tomorrow.�
Unable to believe she had missed how her son�s fiancé made him feel Shiori could only stare as Kurama slid down the wall to the floor and place his head in his hand. Though he tried to be pleasant to the woman Shiori could hear the strain in his voice. �No, Sheala, I�m sure it�s plenty of time. Since we�re having a small we� wedding� a month will be fine for the invitations� Yes, we��
Kurama was cut off when Shiori suddenly snatched the phone from his hand. �Sheala, this is Shiori. Would it be alright if we came over right now? There�s an important detail about the wedding I�d like to discuss with you and your parents� Thank you Dear, we�ll be there in a few minutes.�
Shocked, Kurama could only up stare at Shiori from the floor as she hung up the phone. In a tone she seldom used Shiori snapped at Kurama. �Shuuichi, get up and go get in the car!�
Kurama was hurting so bad at Hiei�s loss that he did as Shiori ordered without question. Thinking only of Hiei, Kurama stared out the window as they drove in silence. Within minutes they arrived. They were greeted at the door by Sheala who was of course delighted to see Kurama. �Oh Shuuichi, this is such a surprise. You�ve been so busy I haven�t seen you all week. I can�t wait until we�re married, then we can be together every day.�
Sheala was an attractive young woman, tall and thin but nicely rounded in all the right places. She was immaculately dressed with perfectly manicured pink tipped nails. As Sheala clung to Kurama�s arm Shiori had to admit that physically she complimented her son perfectly. One look at his sad green eyes though and Shiori had no doubts that she was doing the right thing.
Suddenly annoyed, Shiori carefully pried the woman away from Kurama. Seeing Shiori gave Sheala and her parents a deep bow Kurama did so as well as he waited to see what she had to say. �First I�d like to apologize to you all for the last minute visit but I felt this couldn�t wait another minute. I am very sorry to inform you that my Shuuichi will be unable to marry Sheala. I have recently found out that my son is in love with another and I cannot allow him to enter into a loveless marriage.�
Stunned, Kurama could only stare in awe at his mother as she answered a flurry of questions. Before he knew it Shiori was bidding everyone goodnight. Realizing Sheala was in tears, Kurama stood before her and gave her another deep bow. �I�m very sorry Sheala, I never meant to hurt you.�
Without waiting for her to reply Kurama turned and left. Joining his mother in the car Kurama didn�t know what to say. �Mother, I�I��
Shiori smiled. �We�ll talk at home Shuuichi.�
On the ride home Kurama felt like a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders. Before he even had time to consider what would happen now that he wasn�t getting married they arrived at the house. Once inside Kurama pulled Shiori into a big hug. �Thank you Mother. I know how much you wanted me to marry her.�
Pulling away from him Shiori scolded him. �Shuuichi, what I want shouldn�t matter. How could you agree to marry her when you were in love with someone else? And not just anyone else, but sweet, vulnerable little Hiei.�
Shrugging, Kurama gave her a sheepish look. �I don�t know Mother, it just sort of happened. I spent years carefully trying to woo Hiei but eventually I had to face the reality that he would never understand or return the feelings I had for him. When after four years he didn�t even return to visit me, I gave up. Once I did, I saw no reason not to choose a nice girl, get married and give you the grandchildren you have always wanted.�
Shiori sighed. �But Shuuichi, Hiei did come back and it�s obvious that he does have feelings for you. If you love him, how could you let him go? You should have broken off your engagement and done everything in your power to win Hiei over.�
Kurama couldn�t meet Shiori�s accusing gaze. �I didn�t want to disappoint you. I didn�t want to hurt Sheala. I didn�t want to have to tell you I was in love with another man. I didn�t want to risk hurting Hiei. I didn�t want to get hurt when Hiei rejected me. Take your pick, there were just too many reasons to let things be.�
Reaching out to cup his cheek Shiori forced Kurama to look at her. �You forgot the most important thing in the world� your happiness. Now where�s Hiei?�
Pain gripped Kurama�s heart. �He�s gone Mother, and this time he won�t be coming back.�
With a determined look in her eyes Shiori put her hands on her hips. �Then go get him!�
Kurama�s eyes widened. �Mother, he�s gone back to Makai. He��
Shiori cut him off. �So go to Makai and get him! You�re out of excuses Shuuichi. Sheala�s out of the picture. I�m not disappointed that you�re not getting married or that you�re in love with a man. I happen to be thrilled that it�s Hiei. You said you were worried about hurting Hiei, well he looked pretty hurt to me when you let him go without a fight.�
Kurama hesitated only a moment before grinning at Shiori. �Do you really think Hiei loves me?�
Shiori sighed. �Oh Shuuichi, haven�t you seen the way he looks at you? The way he tries to hide his blush when you touch? Do you truly think a man like Hiei would sleep cuddled against you so tenderly if he wasn�t in love? Even if you never noticed any of that you couldn�t possibly misinterpret him laying in your arms as you played the piano earlier, especially when he turned to kiss you before he left. Roger says that demons only show such affection for their lovers and mates.�
Kurama�s heart beat faster as Shiori pointed out all he had missed. �He did initiate our kiss, didn�t he? Oh Mother, what have I done? Please gods, don�t let me be too late.�
Pausing only long enough to kiss Shiori�s cheek Kurama ran from the house. Just coming up the walk was Roger. As Kurama raced past him he laughed and called back. �I�m going to get Hiei! He loves me!�
Kurama was gone before Roger could wish him luck. With a smile he turned and saw Shiori standing in the doorway. With a laugh she launched herself into his arms. �Oh Roger! I did it! I called off the wedding and sent Shuuichi after Hiei. I promised to reimburse Sheala�s parents for the wedding expenses but I don�t care. My son�s going to be happy with the man he loves. Since it�s too late to cancel the hall and the caterers maybe we could have a party for their mating or something.�
Before Shiori could catch her breath and continue Roger kissed her. �Slow down woman, he hasn�t even caught that fire demon yet and already you�ve got them mated. Now I agree we can�t let a good party go to waste so why don�t we have a wedding just like you planned?�
Shiori still had her arms around Roger�s neck as she frowned up at him. �But Roger, Shuuichi and Hiei can�t get married. It�s not legal for two men to marry, not to mention Hiei�s a demon. I don�t think��
Shiori stopped when Roger shook his head and grinned down at her. Suddenly her eyes widened as she realized what he meant. Roger stole a quick kiss before confirming her suspicions. �Shiori, will you marry me?�
Almost before he had the question out Shiori began kissing him. Between kisses she kept saying the same word. �Yes� yes� yes��
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Not knowing where Hiei might have gone Kurama headed to the only place he could think of� Alaric. By the time he arrived it was the middle of the night. Regardless of the time Kurama insisted the guards allow him to see Hiei or Mukuro. Believing he would have to fight his way in Kurama was just drawing a beautiful red rose from his hair when Mukuro descended the stairs. �What the hell is all the commotion?�
Attempting to show proper respect Kurama gave the demon lord a slight bow. �I apologize for disturbing you at this late hour Mukuro but it is imperative that I see Hiei immediately.�
Mukuro looked at the Youko amused. �As usual I see that you�ve allowed that little fire demon to slip away again. I would have thought that a demon of Yoko Kurama�s caliber and experience would know how to handle a demon as young and inexperienced as Hiei. I�m beginning to wonder if you�re worthy of him.�
Bristling at the insult Kurama growled. �Just tell me where he is Mukuro and I assure you I can handle him just fine.�
Mukuro shrugged. �The last time I saw him I thought he was going to see you Kurama.�
When Kurama�s head bowed and his shoulders sagged Mukuro smiled and took pity on him. �He does however have a secret getaway he goes to sometimes. I don�t know where it is but I think you might.�
A frown crossed Kurama�s brow. �Why would you think I would know?�
Mukuro grinned. �Because whenever he returns from there your scent lingers on him.�
After thinking a moment a grin slowly crept across Kurama�s lips. �Thank you Mukuro.�
As he turned away Mukuro�s voice called him back. �Kurama, if you�re just toying with him and he gets hurt I�ll make sure you suffer for it.�
Kurama shook his head. �I think I already hurt him Mukuro, but if he�ll give me a chance I�ll make sure he�s never hurt again.�
When Mukuro nodded, Kurama turned and left. As quickly as he could Kurama raced to a den he had near the edge of Mukuro�s territory. Kurama had taken Hiei there once, it was a number of years ago when they had needed someplace safe to rest after a mission for Koenma. Not sure of his welcome Kurama masked his ki. Approaching the den Kurama�s plants confirmed that Hiei was inside.
Slowly, so as not to startle or disturb Hiei, Kurama entered the den. His heart ached at the sight before him. Hiei sat in the middle of the large bed with his head bowed. Around him on the blanket were half a dozen dark tear gems. Sensing Kurama�s presence Hiei looked up. Kurama gasped at the tears that still cling to Hiei�s lashes.
Looking away, Hiei quickly gathered his tear gems and jumped from the bed. �What the hell are you doing here Fox?�
When Hiei would have pushed past him Kurama grabbed him by the shoulders. �I came for you Hiei.�
Without meeting his gaze Hiei tried to pull away but Kurama wouldn�t release him. �Damn it Fox! I��
Hiei didn�t get to finish as Kurama pulled the fire demon into his arms. Hiei stiffened as Kurama held him gently yet firmly. When Hiei continued to struggle Kurama only held him tighter. �Hiei, please don�t push me away. I need you.�
Hiei paused at the raw emotion in Kurama�s voice allowing the redhead to hold him closer. When Kurama leaned down to kiss away his tears Hiei sighed and closed his eyes. Taking advantage of Hiei�s brief hesitation Kurama leaned in and claimed his lips in a gentle kiss. When Hiei whimpered against his mouth Kurama licked his lips causing Hiei to gasp. Kurama didn�t hesitate to slip his tongue in to caress Hiei�s.
With a moan Hiei melted against Kurama. Neither heard Hiei�s tear gems scatter on the floor as he wrapped his arms around Kurama�s neck. They stood there kissing for some time before Kurama leaned down without breaking their kiss and picked Hiei up. Gently he laid Hiei on the bed before stretching out beside him. As Kurama continued to kiss and nibble at Hiei�s lips, face and neck he carefully stripped away Hiei�s clothes.
Only when they were both naked and Kurama was pulling the covers over them did Hiei realize what the redhead had done. Blushing, Hiei hid his face in Kurama�s neck. �Kurama��
Softly, Kurama whispered in Hiei�s ear as he held him close. �Everything is alright now Shadow. I�m right here, and I won�t ever let you go again. Let�s get some sleep and we�ll talk in the morning.�
Hiei shivered when Kurama pulled him closer and slipped one leg between his. Kurama moaned when his erection rubbed against Hiei�s semi-hard cock but otherwise made no move to become more intimate. With Kurama holding him close and stroking his hair Hiei began to relax against him, shifting so he could rest his head against Kurama�s chest. Neither spoke and they eventually fell asleep, secure in each others arms.
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As morning approached Kurama was jolted awake by Hiei trying to pull away from him. �Let me go you stupid Fox!�
Even knowing that restraining the fire demon could be dangerous Kurama held tight. �Hiei, stop it. I�m not letting you run away. Something�s happening between us and we need to talk about it.�
Hiei�s struggles continued and before long Kurama was over him with the fire demon�s hands pinned beside his head. Grudgingly, Hiei�s struggles ceased. �How the hell can there be anything happening between us Fox when you�re about to marry that ningen female?�
Kurama grinned and kissed Hiei�s nose. �I�m not getting married Hiei. My mother told Sheala that she wouldn�t let me enter into a loveless marriage with her since I was in love with you.�
Red eyes widened in shock at Kurama�s words. However, the innocent surprise on the fire demon�s face was quickly masked and Hiei looked away. �Hn. Stupid woman. If she knew you at all she�d know you couldn�t possibly love someone like me.�
Relieved that Hiei wasn�t fighting him Kurama moved one of his hands to turn the fire demon back to face him. �Actually Hiei, I�m rather proud of how perceptive she really is. She saw something that even with three eyes you never saw, even after all these years. She saw how much I love you and need you Hiei.�
Praying that Kurama couldn�t hear or feel the pounding of his heart Hiei grunted. �Hn! �Love�, a useless human emotion. What the hell is love anyway? Yukina tried to explain it to me by telling me to think about you. What the hell was that supposed to mean? You�re my friend and my partner, so what. Yusuke and Kuwabara are friends and partners. Does that mean they�re in love? That would be gross.�
Kurama laughed. �I don�t think that�s exactly what Yukina meant. I think she wanted you to examine your feelings for me Hiei. Things like, do you like me? Do you like being with me? Do you miss me when we�re apart? Do you find me attractive? Does it feel good when I touch you or kiss you?�
Pausing a moment Kurama allowed Hiei time to consider those questions before he continued. �As for me Hiei, the answers are very simple. I like you and would rather be with you than any other living being. I miss you so much when you�re gone that sometimes I just want to die of loneliness. To me you are the sexiest most beautiful creature ever born. When I hold you in my arms and kiss you I feel like I�ve found a part of me that has been missing my whole life. Quite simply Hiei� I�m in love with you.�
At Kurama�s declaration Hiei shivered but was still uncertain. When he spoke Hiei�s voice was filled with doubt. �No one has ever loved me Kurama. Even Yukina only cares for me because I�m her brother, not because I�m someone she can actually love. And that�s not love I feel rubbing between my legs Kurama, that�s lust. I�ve been lusted after before and never been foolish enough to mistake it for love. What the hell makes you think I�ll start now?�
Kurama closed his eyes a moment before releasing Hiei. Moving to the edge of the bed Kurama reached for his clothes. Sitting up and pulling the sheet over him Hiei watched Kurama�s back as he slowly dressed. �Did I even once mention us being lovers Hiei? In all these years have I ever tried to seduce you? I could have easily done so last night but I didn�t. As much as I do lust after you this isn�t about sex Hiei, it�s about love. It�s about wanting you to be a part of my life forever on a more personal and intimate level. I�ve never spoken of my love because I was always afraid that you wouldn�t understand or return my feelings� I guess I was right.�
Rising from the bed Kurama was about to leave when he heard Hiei whisper behind him. �You lied Fox. Just like all the others.�
Frowning, Kurama turned around. Hiei sat clutching the sheet against his chest. �When have I ever lied to you Hiei?�
Hiei�s voice was barely a whisper as he tried to regain control of his emotions. �Last night, when you said you�d never let me go. And just now, when you said you loved me. You lied. If you really loved me then you wouldn�t leave me here alone again.�
In all the years they had known each other Kurama had never seen Hiei look so vulnerable. Realizing he�d almost made a huge mistake, Kurama sat back on the bed and drew Hiei into his arms. When he felt how hard Hiei trembled, Kurama held him tighter. Trailing kisses across Hiei�s cheek and down his neck Kurama whispered. �I�ve never lied to you Hiei and I never will. I�ve never broken a promise to you either. I promise you now that no matter what, I will always love you and I will never let you go. No matter what I have to do or how long it takes I will convince you that I love you and I will wait for you to love me back.�
Holding his breath Kurama waited for Hiei�s reaction. It came first in the fists that clutched the front of his shirt followed by a soft plea whispered against his neck. �I don�t know how to love Kurama. I don�t know what to do.�
Smiling at his innocence, Kurama stroked his hands along Hiei�s back and hair. �It�s alright Hiei, I�ll teach you.�
Turning his head Kurama claimed Hiei�s lips in a gentle kiss. Releasing the shirt in his hands Hiei wound his arms around Kurama�s neck. When Hiei shyly parted his lips Kurama moaned and deepened the kiss. As Kurama gently laid him back on the bed Hiei allowed the redhead to settle over him. Feeling Kurama�s clothes rub against his bare skin Hiei reached for the buttons on his shirt.
Kurama shivered in excitement when Hiei began undressing him. Pulling back, Kurama quickly stripped away his own clothes then lay beside Hiei and drew him back into his arms. With a contented sigh Hiei cuddled against him resting his head on Kurama�s chest.
The moment Hiei�s head came in contact with his chest Kurama felt Hiei physically relax. Curious, Kurama tried to get Hiei to move up but the fire demon wouldn�t budge. After watching Hiei a minute Kurama smiled. Hiei was listening to his heart beat. Thinking about it, he realized that in the past, whenever he�d woken with Hiei in his arms the fire demon always had his head against his chest. Closing his eyes Kurama stroked Hiei�s hair. �You like it there, don�t you Shadow?�
Hiei nodded. �For some reason it soothes me. Sometimes, when I have nightmares, I rest my head on your chest. As soon as I feel your heartbeat I can sleep again. I try to wake up before you and move away but sometimes I�m too tired and you catch me. I don�t sleep much when I�m not with you Fox.�
Leaning down, Kurama kissed the top of Hiei�s head. �I�m glad you feel safe with me Hiei and you can sleep right there every night if you want to. I�ll be happy so long as you�re in my arms.�
After a moment Hiei peeked up to look at Kurama. �What happens now Fox?�
Soft green eyes smiled back at him. �I was hoping we could go back to the Ningenkai for a while. I�m not going to rush you in our relationship Shadow. I think it will be easier for me to court you there. To convince you that I really do love you and will never leave you. When we return to Makai I want it to be with you as my mate and lover Hiei. When we come home we�ll be together forever.�
Kurama felt Hiei shiver at his words. Patiently he waited and after a moment Hiei crawled up until he was nose to nose with Kurama. �I like the sound of forever Fox. Can we get some more sleep before we go back though?�
Smiling, Kurama gave Hiei a lingering kiss. �Anything you want my Love.�
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Two hours later Kurama was once again woken as Hiei tried to move out of his embrace. Holding Hiei firmly Kurama smiled when big red eyes looked down at him and Hiei blushed. Pushing back long strands of black hair that had fallen from their tie Kurama stole a quick kiss. �Where do you think you�re going my sweet little Shadow?�
Hiei�s blush deepened and he looked away shyly. �I was going to take a bath.�
Out of the corner of his eye he saw Kurama�s eyes light up as he grinned. �Hm, a bath. That sounds like fun. Mind if I join you?�
Hiei�s eyes grew wide. �You want to take a bath with me?�
Kurama grinned. �It�s not like we haven�t bathed together before Hiei. Why are you so nervous now?�
With a shrug Hiei nodded downward. �You�ve never had one of those before.�
Looking down at his rather large erection Kurama grinned. �Actually Hiei, I have. I just hid it from you before. Besides, yours is almost as big as mine. In fact, with a little attention it could be even bigger and harder than mine.�
At Kurama�s sexy suggestion Hiei grabbed the sheet and covered them both. When Hiei firmly pulled away and reached for his pants Kurama sat up. Kneeling behind him Kurama pushed Hiei�s hair aside to kiss the back of his neck and whisper reassuringly. �Relax Koi. I won�t try to seduce you until you�re ready but I still want to take a bath with you.�
Pulling Hiei�s pants from his fingers Kurama dropped them out of reach. Hopping from the bed Kurama pulled Hiei with him out of the den. With his free hand Hiei tried to cover himself as Kurama dragged him through the trees. �Damn it Fox! Would you at least let me get my pants on?�
With a huge smile Kurama laughed. �Why do you need your pants Hiei? You�ll just have to take them back off when we get in the pond.�
Quickly scanning the area with his jagon, Hiei sighed and gave in to Kurama�s whim. After only a minute the two naked demons came upon a big pond. Without stopping Kurama led Hiei into the water. When they were up to their chests in water Kurama turned to pull Hiei into his arms. �Hm, wet, naked fire demon, my favorite.�
When Hiei opened his mouth to retort Kurama�s head descended claiming his lips in a passionate kiss. As Kurama pulled him closer Hiei�s arms crept around his neck. Several minutes passed before Hiei became aware of the truth of Kurama�s earlier words. A sexy kiss and a little body friction and Hiei�s cock had grown and was rock hard. Kurama seemed to know the moment Hiei became uncomfortable and slowly pulled away. �Why don�t we swim for a while before we wash?�
With that Kurama turned and dove under the water. They played for almost an hour before Kurama grew a big orange flower and called Hiei to him. After dipping his fingers into it�s nectar Kurama turned Hiei so his back was to him and began washing his hair. �I love your hair long Hiei, it�s really sexy. Why did you decide to grow it out?�
Basking in Kurama�s attention it took Hiei a moment before he could respond. �I don�t know. I guess subconsciously I thought you would like it.�
Kurama�s soapy hands moved down to massage Hiei�s shoulders. �You know me well then Hiei because I love it, but then I love everything about you.�
Kurama�s words of love and the warm hands caressing his skin made Hiei shiver and move closer. Reaching for the orange flower Hiei turned in Kurama�s embrace and began washing him. With a moan Kurama leaned in to kiss Hiei as they washed each other. Their kiss was only broken long enough to rinse their hair before their soap slicked bodies were rubbing together as they continued to kiss.
For a few moments Hiei didn�t seem to mind how intimate their touches had become but when his erection rubbed against Kurama�s, eliciting a loud moan from both demons, he suddenly stiffened. Again Kurama immediately reacted to Hiei�s discomfort and with one last gentle kiss moved away from the fire demon. �We�d better rinse off and get out before we start to look like prunes.�
Just as he had before Kurama dove into the water and swam away from Hiei. As he watched, Kurama rose from the water to sit on a boulder. Leaning back on his hands the redhead smiled and allowed the midmorning sun to dry him. Grateful for Kurama�s tact, Hiei too rose from the water. When he raised his ki to dry himself he heard Kurama laugh. �Cheater! It will take an hour for my hair to dry.�
With a smirk Hiei moved around to sit behind Kurama. Tipping his head back further Kurama grinned up at Hiei. Shyly, Hiei leaned down to kiss him. Distracted by the kiss it took Kurama a minute to notice that Hiei�s fingers were combing through his hair. Raising his ki as he did so, Hiei was actually drying the long red tresses.
Only a few moments passed before Hiei broke the kiss. Reaching up to touch his hair, Kurama smiled again. �Thank you Hiei. Now let�s go get dressed and head back. My mother�s probably dying to know what happened between us.�
As they returned to the den Kurama didn�t notice that Hiei had gotten very quiet until they were dressed and ready to leave. With a frown Kurama pulled Hiei into his arms. �Shadow, is something wrong?�
At first Hiei just looked away and shrugged but when Kurama kept looking at him and wouldn�t release him Hiei was forced to answer. Still not meeting Kurama�s gaze Hiei�s reply was barely a whisper. �Shiori�s probably mad at me.�
Startled by his statement Kurama frowned. �Why in the three worlds would she be mad at you Koi? My mother loves you.�
Glaring at the redhead, Hiei challenged him. �Maybe as your friend she tolerates me but now you�re not getting married because of me. She�s going to hate me because it�s my fault she won�t get the grandchild she�s always wanted.�
Hiding his smile Kurama gave Hiei a serious look. �My mother just wants me to be happy Hiei. No matter what her reaction is to us being together I�m trusting you to behave and take it like a man.�
Rolling his eyes Hiei grunted. �Hn, stupid Fox. You know I�d never do anything to Shiori.�
Stealing a quick kiss Kurama smiled. �Then let�s go Hiei. It�s time to face the music.�
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