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WORLDS APART
Chapter 6

It was late morning and Kurama was sleeping peacefully. He lay on his side, red hair fanned out across the pillow. Spooned up against his chest was Hiei, also asleep. Suddenly the door burst open and Mukuro came in. �Rise and shine love birds. We have a lot to do today.�
Neither demon moved to acknowledge her presence. Kurama tightened his arms around Hiei, nuzzling his face down to nibble at his lover�s neck. Under the sheet that barely covered them to the waist, Hiei wiggled his behind closer to Kurama.
Amusement could be heard in Mukuro�s voice. �The tailor will be here in an hour to fit you with clothes for both the engagement party and the ceremony. We�ll be serving both demon and ningen food so Shiori�s meeting with chef to work on the menus.�
At the mention of Shiori�s name both demon�s eyes popped open and their heads spun around. Standing at the foot of the bed beside Mukuro with a big grin on her face was Kurama�s mother. �Good morning Shuuichi, Hiei.�
�Mother!� Kurama turned and sat up. Blushing, he quickly grabbed at the slipping sheet. When Mukuro�s grin widened and his mother turned away blushing he looked down to see that the soft, elegant sheets draped over his naked form like a second skin. Much to his horror it did nothing to hide the erection he got when Hiei�s behind wiggled against him. Bending his knees he hugged them to his chest.
Hiei smirked at his lover�s discomfort but just rolled over and curled himself around Kurama. Kurama shook his head at the bizarre situation. �Mother, what are you doing here?�
Since he had covered himself more modestly Shiori turned her gaze back to him. �Shuuichi, your engagement party is tomorrow night and I came to help. I hope I didn�t assume too much, I mean if you don�t want me here��
Kurama sighed. �No Mother, of course I want you here. It was just a surprise to see you standing there. Now what is all this about a party?�
It was Mukuro that answered. �Hiei didn�t tell you about the party?�
Kurama looked accusingly down at the demon pretending to sleep beside him. �If you ladies would excuse us a moment perhaps Hiei will tell me about this party while we get dressed.�
Kurama remained calm until the door shut behind them then he jumped from the bed and turned on Hiei. �What the hell is going on Hiei? They�re planning our engagement party! You only said I was coming to get Mukuro off your back!�
Hiei tried not to look amused at how cute his lover looked standing before him bare ass naked and ranting at him. At Hiei�s half hidden grin Kurama must have realized how he looked and began dressing. Disappointed Hiei did the same as he tried to explain. As he dressed his mood quickly switched from amusement to aggravation. �I was still mad at having found you making out with two other people when I asked you to come. I guess I forgot to tell you about the damn engagement party.�
Reaching for a brush Kurama�s mood only worsened. �Damn it Hiei, it sounds like they�re planning something big. Who all is coming to this thing?�
Hiei shrugged. �How the hell would I know? I wasn�t listening when Mukuro babbled on about this stuff, I was trying to figure a way out of this mess. As the other lords of Makai probably Yomi and Yusuke and their top aids will be here. Knowing they are important to you Mukuro will probably include Shura, Kuwabara, Koenma and Botan. She�ll probably include the latest winner of the Makai tournament since he is her lover and any one else she thinks is important enough.�
Kurama threw the brush back on the dresser. �How could you do this to me Hiei? Lying to Mukuro is one thing but now you expect me to lie to my mother and all our friends. What am I supposed to say when this is over? How do I tell my mother that what she witnessed this morning was just the aftermath of two horny demons? How do I tell her that our engagement was all a fake, that you don�t really want me or even love me anymore?�
When he finished Kurama stormed out of the room. The hurt mixed with the anger in Kurama�s voice tore at Hiei�s heart. Alone in the room Hiei�s whispered response went unheard. �I love you so much it hurts Kurama.�
Suddenly angry again Hiei flitted after Kurama catching him by the arm near the bottom of the stairs. Hiei took a deep breath trying to calm himself before he spoke. �How dare you! You know damn good and well that I�ve never stopped loving you!�
Unable to bear the hurt in Hiei�s eyes Kurama looked away trying to hide his own pain. �I know Dragon-Heart, I love you too.�
Standing above him on the stairs Hiei took Kurama�s chin turned his face up for a tender kiss. They only pulled apart when they heard Shiori giggle. They looked uncertainly at each other before joining her. Shiori knew they were up to something but decided not to let on. �I�m so happy you two finally came to your senses and realized you belong together.�
They exchanged a guilty look before following her into Mukuro�s office. The room was large with the furniture arranged into a separate office and sitting area. Shiori took the chair beside Mukuro while Hiei perched on the arm of Kurama�s chair.
As they discussed the plans for the engagement party and Mukuro confirmed the guest list, Hiei could practically feel the tension coming from his fox. Not happy that Kurama was upset Hiei did the one thing he knew would calm him down. Slowly and subtly so as not draw attention to his actions he began stroking Kurama�s hair. When the redhead leaned slightly into the caress he added a little pressure massaging his scalp.
Shiori and Mukuro smiled when Kurama started losing track of the conversation. A few moments later Kurama forgot the others as he closed his eyes and leaned into Hiei�s caress. When Shiori and Mukuro tactfully withdrew Hiei leaned down and claimed Kurama�s lips.
Kurama completely relaxed into Hiei�s touch and kiss. It wasn�t until Hiei�s hand stilled and his lips moved away that Kurama became aware of his surroundings again. Seeing that the women were gone he turned questioning eyes to Hiei. �I won�t have you that upset Foxie.�
Looking away Kurama nodded. �I appreciate that Dragon-Heart but you shouldn�t have done it. It will only encourage them and make it that much harder when this is� over.�
Hiei heard the break in the redhead�s voice but didn�t comment. �Let�s get something to eat Fox before we meet with the tailor.�
Standing Kurama shook his head. �You go eat Hiei, I just want to get this over with.�
The rest of the day the demon�s found themselves involved in preparations for their impending engagement party. Though he did everything to prevent anyone from knowing it, Kurama was becoming disheartened by his relationship with Hiei. The fire demon seemed to be the only one who knew something was wrong. Keeping a close eye on his fox Hiei could only watch as Kurama quietly withdrew.
Only a few of the demon�s from the previous night remained, hoping they still had a chance of becoming Hiei�s mate. Though he remained in his human form Kurama faithfully stayed at Hiei�s side as protection from them.
There was so much activity that no one but Hiei noticed that Kurama remained quiet, only speaking when spoken to. He didn�t even flirt with Hiei as he had the night before. Since Kurama skipped lunch Hiei tried unsuccessfully to coax him to eat at dinner.
When dinner ended and everyone began going to their rooms Mukuro called Hiei into her office to discuss business. Hiei didn�t immediately follow, hesitant to leave Kurama alone. Seeing the uncertainty in Hiei�s eyes Kurama reassured him. �Go on Hiei, I�m going to see that my mother is safe and settled then go to bed myself.�
Hiei accepted Shiori�s hug goodnight then watched them go upstairs. He spent almost two hours with Mukuro before joining Kurama. Quietly he entered their room expecting to find Kurama in bed. Instead he found his fox asleep on the sofa. He had on a pair of pajamas and had taken a pillow and blanket from the bed.
He didn�t know how long he stood there staring at his lover�s sleeping form. Secretly he had hoped after spending time together in the Makai Kurama would realize that their relationship could work and that their pretend engagement would become real. After today he was slowly losing that hope.
Moving to the sofa Hiei pulled back the blanket and gently lifted Kurama into his arms. Sleepily Kurama turned into him murmuring without waking. �Hiei.�
Slipping Kurama into the turned down bed, Hiei tucked him in then tenderly kissed his cheek. �Goodnight My Fox.�
Opening the door to the balcony Hiei spent the night sitting on the stone railing watching Kurama sleep.

Chapter 7

Pulling the covers over his head Kurama tried to escape the sunlight streaming in through the open door. Shivering slightly in the chilly morning air he reached for his fire demon to warm him up but his hand found only an empty pillow. Blinking a few times he looked around, Hiei wasn�t a morning person and never rose before he was forced to.
It took a moment for everything to register with the usually intelligent fox. The fact that Hiei�s side of the bed hadn�t been slept in meant he wasn�t just up early, he hadn�t come to bed at all. The open door and empty balcony explained that the fire demon had taken off. When his eyes landed on the blanket and pillow on the sofa he finally understood why he was alone.
Hiei was upset that Kurama had chosen to sleep on the sofa rather than with him. Feeling unwanted, Hiei must have carried him to the bed then taken off. He hadn�t meant to hurt Hiei by sleeping on the sofa. In fact he�d done so because he himself had felt unwanted.
Rising, Kurama grabbed the blanket from the sofa. Wrapping it around himself he padded out on the balcony. Even though he didn�t think it would work he couldn�t resist calling out to Hiei. �Hiei! Please come back!� Hiei!�
When he didn�t get a response Kurama hung his head as he went inside to dress.
Not far away, in a tree outside the garden wall Hiei watched Kurama. He wanted so much to go to Kurama when he called but didn�t. When his fox went back inside Hiei flitted away.
After dressing Kurama went in search of Hiei. Not finding him in his or Mukuro�s offices Kurama reluctantly headed for the dining room. As expected Shiori and Mukuro were there with three other demons he�d seen the night before.
Seeing her son, Shiori looked up and smiled. �Shuuichi, good morning. You�re just in time to join us for breakfast. Where�s Hiei?�
He looked uncertainly at her. �I�m not sure. We had a� misunderstanding and I think he�s avoiding me. If you�ll excuse me I think I�ll skip breakfast and go look for him.�
Without waiting for a response he turned and left them. Kurama spent the next two hours searching unsuccessfully for his fire demon. After searching the castle, the grounds, the forest and even checking with Hiei�s troops Kurama finally gave up.
Returning to the castle he was immediately put to work. Shiori had him in the kitchen deciding on what hors d'oeuvres to serve. Then Mukuro dragged him into the large hall to talk to the musicians she had hired about music selections for the evening. At one point he tried to sneak away but was caught by the tailor to try on his clothes for the party.
By the time Kurama headed back to Hiei�s room to bathe for the party he was exhausted. Opting for a hot soak in the tub he was almost revived when he got out. Yesterday it was mutually decided that Kurama would be engaged to Hiei as a demon so midway through his bath he changed forms. Wearing only a towel around his waist the silver Youko left the bathroom.
Entering the bedroom he stopped suddenly when he saw Hiei on the balcony. Hiei had his back to the room but Kurama knew he was aware of him. When Hiei didn�t turn around Kurama silently walked past the open door and began dressing.
Hiei waited until Kurama had his pants on before entering the room. Both paused and just stared sadly at the other for several moments. It was Hiei who finally broke the silence as he went to the closet for the clothes that had been made for him. �I�d better go wash and change before we�re late.�
Disappointed, Kurama only nodded and finished dressing. Hiei didn�t take long and came out of the bathroom fully dressed as Kurama picked up his brush. Each looked questioningly at the other. Again it was Hiei who moved first.
Stepping forward he took the brush from Kurama then led him by the hand to a chair. Standing behind him, Hiei gently brushed his hair. �Where have you been Hiei? I looked all over for you when you weren�t here this morning.�
The brush didn�t stop. �I thought you wanted to be alone.�
Snatching the brush from his hand Kurama turned on him. �Damn it Hiei, I�m here for you! Because I want to be with you for as long as I can before I� lose you� forever.�
Kurama�s voice went from angry to defeat in just two sentences. Hiei came around in front of him pausing only a moment before sitting in the Youko�s lap. Hiei waited until his lover�s golden eyes met his before he spoke. �You will never lose me Kurama. No matter what you do, no matter where you go, no matter who you�re with� even if it�s not me, I will always be your best friend and I will always love you.�
At first Kurama gave him a weak smile, then it slowly grew. Before he could react, Hiei found himself on his back on the floor, pounced by his lover. Hiei had no trouble understanding Kurama even though he spoke between the kisses and licks he placed on Hiei�s face and neck. �Thank you Dragon-Heart. I really needed to hear that right now. I�m so afraid that our friendship and our love won�t survive what we�re doing, all the lies that we�re telling.�
Hiei stroked back Kurama�s long hair. �I won�t allow that to happen Foxie. Now we have to go, we�re already late.�
Kurama gave Hiei a toe curling kiss before rising and holding out his hand to help Hiei up. �We�re not late Hiei, we�re making an entrance.�
At the top of the stairs they paused for one last kiss before they were noticed. A hush came across the lower hall as all eyes turned to the awesome sight of the demons descending the stairs arm in arm.
Hiei looked every inch the romantic figure of a swashbuckler dressed in black. The only part of the silky shirt that didn�t hug his muscular body like a second skin was the lower part of the sleeves. Flaring out from his forearms, the sleeves revealed the deadly black dragon tattoo adding to his sexy bad boy image. Securing his katana at his waist was a silver sash.
Beside him was the elegant figure of his Youko lover. Kurama was dressed in the same silver as Hiei�s sash. The tunic was very similar to his usual white only made in a shimmering silver fabric so sheer it seemed to play peek-a-boo with his muscular chest and shoulders. It left his arms bare as well as his throat and part of his chest. At his waist was a silky black sash that matched Hiei�s outfit.
When they reached the bottom of the stairs Shiori and Mukuro stepped forward. Shiori had only seen his Youko form twice and then only briefly. Concerned that she would be intimidated by his taller demon form Kurama spoke softly to her. �Moth� Shiori, are you alright with all this?�
Undaunted she smiled and reached up to caress his cheek, scolding him like and errant child. �Human or Youko you are still my son and I expect you to address me as your mother. I will try to remember to call you Kurama but I hope you�ll forgive me if I slip and use Shuuichi. It is the name I gave you after all.�
His golden eye sparkled with mischief as he took her hand, gallantly bowing to kiss it. �You may call me whatever you wish. I have waited Shuuichi�s lifetime to also be considered your son. Thank you Mother.�
She blushed and giggled before turning to Hiei. �That goes for you too Hiei-Chan. After all these years and especially now that you and my son are to be mated, it�s about time you started called me mother too.�
Wide eyed Hiei looked questioningly at Kurama. The Youko just smiled and shrugged at his lover. Trying not to blush in front of Mukuro and her guests Hiei nodded. �Yes� Mother.�
Mukuro just smirked at the scene before her. �I hope you aren�t waiting for me to get all sentimental. I will just say that I�m happy Hiei chose someone as powerful as Kurama to be his consort.�
Mukuro moved a few steps up the stairs then turned to command her guest�s attention. �I wish to welcome Lord Yomi, Lord Yusuke and Lord Koenma as well as our other guests. Thank you all for coming. Peace in our land and between the worlds has been a long time coming. Lord Yusuke�s introduction of the Makai tournament was the first in many steps toward that goal. I hope my heir�s choice of a mate is another step in that direction.�
As honored guests Yusuke, Koenma and Yomi were at the front of the large group that cheered at Mukuro�s words. �Hiei and Kurama�s alliance with Lord Yusuke as Reikai Tente and Kurama�s association as Lord Yomi�s friend, advisor and former heir help to solidify a strong bond between Makai�s most powerful lords.�
More cheers rose from the crowd and Mukuro held up a hand to quiet them. �Now to the reason we�re here. Tonight is a night for celebration. Without any further ado I wish to present my heir Hiei and his intended mate Yoko Kurama.�
As the cheers from the crowd grew Hiei and Kurama stood hand in hand before Mukuro. Thinking all the formalities were over Kurama moved as if to join their friends but was stopped when Hiei pulled him back. Turning to his new fiancé Kurama was surprised to see him smirk. �Kurama, I believe it is a ningen custom for a man to present his intended with a token of his affection at their engagement. I hope you will accept mine.�
A servant brought Hiei a flat, black jeweler�s box. Taking the box Hiei flipped open the lid and presented it to Kurama. It took a moment for the Youko�s golden eyes to leave his lover�s red ones to look at the gift. He heart skipped as he saw what was inside the box.
Nestled in the black velvet, on the end of a silver chain was a black dragon. Clenched in its teeth was a red rose and in it�s talons a heart. Both the head of the rose and heart had been cut from red jewels. Speechless Kurama reached out to gently run his fingers over the beautiful dragon. He gasped when he felt Hiei�s ki coming from the jewels. They hadn�t been cut from just any stones but from two of Hiei�s blood red tear gems.
There were tears in his eyes as he looked at Hiei. �It�s my Dragon-Heart.�
Looking a bit embarrassed Hiei just nodded. Kurama gave him a brilliant smile before going down on one knee before the fire demon. �It will be my greatest honor to accept your gift Hiei. Will you put it on for me?�
Hiei removed the necklace from the box as Kurama lifted his hair out of the way. Hiei leaned close to fasten the necklace around the Youko�s slender neck. When he finished Kurama whispered. �It�s beautiful Hiei, thank you.�
Hiei whispered so only Kurama could hear. �Promise me that you�ll never take it off Kurama. Then no matter what ever happens between us I know I will always be here next to your heart.�
Kurama tried hard to prevent his tears from falling. �Hiei, you are my heart. I swear both you and this necklace will never leave my heart.�
There were more cheers as they kissed but neither of them noticed. It wasn�t until Yusuke, Kuwabara and Koenma stared cracking jokes that they pulled apart.
�They really should get a room.�
�I thought that�s why they were late.�
�Guess they don�t mind an audience.�
As they parted even Yomi got a jibe in. �I know Kurama�s always been a bit of an exhibitionist but I thought Hiei at least had some control.�
In an unusual show of good sprit even Hiei had something to say. �That�s what happens when you�re engaged to a pervert.�
Kurama�s eyes widened in surprise. �Hiei!�
They all shared a laugh before Kurama turned to Yomi. �I�m glad you came old friend. I wasn�t sure you would.�
Yomi gave a little smile. �I�ve known since we met again that Hiei held your heart Kurama. I just can�t help but think though that the bond between the lords of Makai would be stronger if you would become my heir again.�
Kurama shook his head. �It�s going to be enough of a conflict of interest just being your advisor. Besides, I�m confident Shura will be a powerful and compassionate ruler some day.�
�I�m sure he will with your guidance my old friend.� Agreeing, Yomi inclined his head before turning to talk to Koenma.
Hiei tugged on Kurama�s hand. �Will you be alright for a while Fox? Mukuro wants me.�
Kurama glanced around to check on Shiori who was talking with Shura before nodding. �Of course Hiei. Once I say �hi� to these clowns there are about a hundred other people to keep me busy.�
Hiei smirked as Yusuke objected to the clown comment. �Hey man, Kazuma resembles that remark.�
Hiei had walked off but Kurama raised an eyebrow. �So, it�s Kazuma now. That sounds promising.�
Kuwabara blushed and Yusuke shrugged. �We�ve been friends a long time, it�s about time I used his name isn�t it?�
Holding his hand up in defense Kurama nodded. �I agree completely. It�s also got to be awkward to kiss someone and not use their first name.�
Now Yusuke blushed and Kuwabara chuckled. �Thanks Kurama. You�re right, things are beginning to slowly progress but Yusuke�s starting to come around.�
Suddenly Kurama looked nervous. �Um� you�re staying here tonight aren�t you? Did they show you where you�ll be sleeping?�
Yusuke shook his head, his long black hair swaying. He found it more comfortable to be in the Makai in his Mazaku form. �No, we got here just before you came down so someone just took our stuff upstairs. Why?�
Slowly Kurama backed away. �Well� most of the guests live close enough to go home but there are still quite a few staying here. We�ve had to double up in some of the rooms to fit everyone. I hope you two don�t mind sharing.�
With a grin Kurama slipped away. Yusuke and Kuwabara looked at each other before turning to the now missing Kurama. Yusuke called in the direction Kurama went. �Kurama, I�m going to get you for this you know!�
At his words the smile left Kuwabara�s face. �If it bothers you so much Yusuke we�ll just go back to the Ningenkai tonight.�
Realizing how his comment must have sounded to Kuwabara, Yusuke sighed. �I didn�t mean it like that Kazuma. I was just referring to his matchmaking not sharing a room with you. I mean, we�ve shared a room dozens of times before, it can�t be that different now. Besides it�s too dangerous to go back tonight.�
Kuwabara didn�t agree. �Yea, but you were with Keiko, I was with Yukina and all we thought about sharing was a room. Knowing Kurama there will be only one bed and I don�t want you to worry that I�ll push you into sharing more than the bed.�
Yusuke put a tattooed hand on Kuwabara�s chest getting his full attention. Looking at his friend the brunette smiled. �We slept together on my sofa last night and I wasn�t worried you�d want more than I was ready for.�
A slow grin crossed Kuwabara�s face and he slipped his arms around Yusuke�s waist. This was the first time he�d held Yusuke as a demon and he found it really sexy. �That was nice holding you last night. I hope someday you�ll let me do more than hold you and kiss you.�
Even in demon form Kuwabara was still several inches taller than Yusuke. Laying his head against his friend�s shoulder Yusuke thought a moment. �Like Mukuro said earlier about the many steps it takes to reach a goal, maybe us sharing a bed instead of a sofa is the next step in our relationship.�
At Yusuke�s use of the word relationship Kuwabara�s arms tightened happily. Before he could enjoy it though he stiffened.
Curious, Yusuke looked around and saw what upset his friend. Spotting Yukina, Yusuke grinned and waited for her to notice them then wrapped his arms around Kuwabara�s neck and pulled him down for a mind blowing kiss.
The moment Yusuke�s lips met his Kuwabara forgot all about Yukina. In fact neither of them thought about her again until kiss ended. The only reference made about it at all was by Kuwabara. �Thank you Yusuke.�
Yusuke grinned. �I can honestly say it was my pleasure. Now, let�s go see what they�ve got to eat around here. I�m hungry.�
Watching them Kurama smiled at how well Yusuke handled the appearance of Kuwabara�s former love interest. Going to Hiei he pulled him away from some general bent on discussing border patrol. �Excuse me General, but I need to steal my fiancé away.�
Walking away Hiei slipped his hand into Kurama�s. �Thanks Foxie. I thought that old wind bag would never shut up.�
Kurama gave him a quick kiss then pulled him out onto the terrace where he�d seen Yukina go. �I thought this was much more important.�
Seeing his sister Hiei understood. When she saw Hiei she rushed to give him a hug. �Brother, I�ve missed you. I can�t tell you how happy I was to be invited to your engagement party. Congratulations to both of you.�
Kurama too accepted a hug from his old friend. �Thank you Yukina. If it�s alright, I�m going to let you two visit while I go check on my mother. I�ll also make arrangements for a room for you.�
Yukina smiled. �Thank you Kurama but that�s not necessary, I�m staying with some friends in town. Mukuro made arrangements for one of the guards to escort me back later. Oh, will you do me a favor though? Please tell Kazuma I�m happy for him and Yusuke.�
�Of course I will Yukina. It was nice seeing you again.� He paused to kiss Hiei before going in search of his mother.
He found her talking with Yomi. He just shook his head in amazement at how well she adapted to his demon friends. Seeing him she held out a hand to him. �Shu� Kurama, Lord Yomi was just telling me a little about your past. I didn�t fully comprehend you as a thief until now.�
Yomi laughed when Kurama looked at him accusingly. �Relax old friend, I gave her the edited version of our thieving days.�
Shiori grinned. �I�m getting the impression from many of the people I�ve talked to that you were quite the lothario back then.�
Yomi laughed. �I never thought I�d see the day that the great Yoko Kurama blushed. You�re quite right Shiori. Even I once feel victim to Kurama�s allure.�
Grabbing Shiori by the arm Yomi laughed as Kurama practically dragged her away from him. �It was a pleasure talking with you Shiori.�
She looked back but was to far away to reply. �Shuuichi, what�s gotten into you? That was rude.�
Still pulling her he led her to the dining room. �He was monopolizing your time and you must be hungry by now so let�s eat.�
She couldn�t help but laugh. �Are you embarrassed that I�m learning about the real you?�
Picking up plates he handed her one then began loading it with food from the large buffet. �The real me died twenty-two years ago Mother. The man you see before you isn�t him anymore.�
She discretely put back some of the large amount of food he was serving her. �I am very proud of the man you are today Kurama but I�m glad to finally learn about your past because it also helped shape you with a little guidance from me.�
Just then Hiei joined them. �I hope all that food is for both of us or you�re going to be a fat fox by the time we�re mated.�
They all laughed as he looked down at the plate he held. It was piled so high that some of the food was falling off. �I guess I was distracted when I filled it.�
Hiei took the plate from him. �It�s a good thing I�m hungry then.�
Finding a place to sit the three of them ate together in relative peace until each was drawn away again to socialize.
Kurama was a bit nervous when Koenma and Botan claimed Shiori�s attention. His mother was having a grand time learning about his past as a Youko, now it seemed she would learn about Shuuichi�s past as well. Shrugging he decided not to interfere as he allowed Mukuro to claim his attention.
It was well past midnight when the party started to wind down. Most of the guests not staying at the castle had left and only a few of the others were still up. Shiori had been unable to locate Kurama so Hiei had seen that she was settled safely in her room before looking for his fox.
Following his ki outside he saw Kuwabara on the terrace leaning on the railing with a drink in his hand. Coming up beside him Hiei saw what held the human�s interest and stiffened. In the garden below were Kurama and Yusuke walking with an arm around each other.
The Youko was gone. In his place the redhead rested against Yusuke�s shoulder. The silver outfit was a bit large but still looked incredibly sexy. With his free hand Kurama held the dragon-heart pendant to his heart.
Feeling heat rise beside him Kuwabara turned to see the angry expression on Hiei�s face. �You have nothing to worry about Hiei, neither of us does. They�re just friends, someone each of them can talk to� about us. Kurama gets really depressed when he�s separated from you and Yusuke helps him. Yusuke�s been having trouble accepting what�s happening between us and Kurama helps him.�
They stood watching the men they loved for several minutes before Kuwabara spoke again. �I think the party was getting to Kurama. He seemed pretty upset when he told us about this being a fake engagement. I don�t get you man. You have the greatest gift ever right within your grasp and you don�t claim him. Damn it Hiei I�d give anything for Yusuke to love me the way Kurama loves you!�
When Hiei still didn�t speak Kuwabara got mad. �Do you even realize how much this hurts him? He thinks when this is over he�ll lose you forever! Maybe that would be best. If you really let him go maybe he could finally move on and find someone who could give him the love he deserves.�
Kurama must have sensed something because he suddenly turned to look at the men watching from the terrace. Seeing Hiei he quickly turned away but not before the fire demon saw his tears. Hiei watched as Yusuke tried to discretely brush them away for Kurama.
After a moment Yusuke took Kurama�s hand and they came up the terrace steps. Kurama tried to act normal but couldn�t quite meet Hiei�s eyes. �It looks like the party�s over. I should go find Mother.�
Before he could leave Hiei stopped him. �I took her to her room a little while ago Fox. She�s probably asleep by now.�
Nervously Kurama nodded but still didn�t look at him. �Thank you Hiei. Maybe we should all turn in.�
No one spoke as Kurama led the way. At the top of the stairs they hesitated. Yusuke broke the silence causing Kurama to smile and Kuwabara to blush. �Come on big guy, take me to bed.�
Kurama watched them as a maid appeared to show them to their room. Hiei�s hand tugging at his finally made him turn. �Let�s go Foxie.�
In their room Kurama went to the bed and began removing his clothes. Naked he sat on the bed before turning to Hiei. Seeing him fully dressed and reaching for the door to the balcony Kurama finally spoke. �Please don�t leave me tonight Hiei.�
At his lover�s pleading tone Hiei went to stand before him. �I don�t want to hurt you anymore Kurama.�
Kurama�s green eyes held fresh tears as he looked up at Hiei. �Then don�t leave me Hiei.�
Removing his clothes Hiei crawled into bed with Kurama. He didn�t hesitate to draw the redhead into his arms as Kurama snuggled tightly against him.
Laying in each others arms they didn�t talk, kiss or make love. Neither slept as they held each other, between them the dragon-heart pendent was clutched tightly in Kurama�s hand.
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