Ok, I'm back! I have no excuse to give as to why I didn't write this sooner. I think part of it was because I was lazy and would rather watch anime then write. That's not an excuse though. Ok, here we go, after a long, long, long vacation.

Chapter 1:

I'm home… sort of

A shirt landed on the floor then another and another. Then a pair of shorts and a school uniform went next. Eyes flickered to the bed when the shorts hit the wall kind of hard. The person on the bed didn't move and there was a sigh form the other.

Kurama was packing his things he brought with him to Makai four months ago. He was living in one of his old dens. Hiei would often visit him. In fact, that's why he had moved there. He wanted to be closer to Hiei, and Hiei wanted to be closer to him, or so he thought.

Throwing the clothes into a bag he tossed the bag out of the den. Then he turned and went to the bedside. Opening the door of the bedside table he pulled out paper and pen. Kurama had to close his eyes for a moment to collect himself. When he opened his eyes he was able to write a brief letter to Hiei. He just hoped that Hiei would understand.

With a heavy heart Kurama headed out of the den.

Kurama looked around at all the things he would miss: the plants, the trees, the pond, and the den. There was so much he was leaving once again. Things didn't work out the way he thought they would. Hiei knew what he wanted and Kurama was not one of them. So, he was leaving.

Kurama closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Tears came to his eyes and he caught the sent of Hiei, just inside of the den. He was sleeping soundly, not knowing that he would wake up alone. Kurama picked up his bag and turned back to the den. Feeling like crying again, Kurama turned to what he now called home and walked away.

--LINE BREAK—NOT WORKING—

Yusuke walked into the park at almost noon. Seeing that there weren't many people he headed back into the forest behind it. Kurama had called him earlier that morning and said that he was coming back for a bit. That he missed spending time with everyone.

Yusuke knew there was more to it but didn't press for answers over the phone. He was going to corner Kurama some other way. Get him to fess up face to face. Seeing the portal he was heading for he started wondering why Kurama never mentioned Hiei.

Of all demons not to mention, Kurama never spoke Hiei's name. Usually you couldn't get Kurama to stop talking about Hiei, now he won't mention Hiei. 'Damn, I hope their both okay.' Yusuke thought. He stopped at the portal and looked back at his watch. He had a couple more minutes to spare.

'What happened there? I hope nothing bad happened to Hiei.' Yusuke thought looking at the portal. He was about to go see for himself but didn't want to miss Kurama. 'Maybe I could stand right outside in Makai. I wouldn't miss him that way.' Yusuke looked around to make sure no one was around then stepped through the portal.

--LINE BREAK—NOT WORKING—

Kurama couldn't get a hold on his emotions. He was near the portal but knowing that Yusuke was just on the other side he stayed where he was. He could see the portal but it looked blurry because of all the tears he had cried.

When Yusuke came though the portal he didn't know. He had his face covered and was trying to calm himself down. 'This was Hiei's choice, I should be happy for him.' Kurama tried convincing himself. "Hey Kurama…. Oh." Yusuke said coming to stand next to him.

Kurama jumped back and stared wide-eyed at Yusuke. "H-Hello Yusuke." Kurama's voice cracked. Yusuke was surprised too, he never saw Kurama this upset. "What the hell happened to you?" Yusuke asked stepping closer to Kurama.

"Not now Yusuke. Later please. We have to leave right now." Kurama said moving towards the portal. Knowing Kurama wouldn't talk until he was ready to Yusuke followed behind. "Where's Hiei? He's not hurt is he?" Yusuke asked watching Kurama closely.

He saw Kurama stiffen before he answered, "He's fine. He has business to take care of." Kurama sneered. Yusuke said no more about the subject. Obviously, Hiei was being an ass again.

They walked through Ningenkai Kurama slightly ahead of Yusuke. Kurama hadn't said anything after that. Yusuke was more confused then ever though. He thought…. Knew that Kurama and Hiei were in love. He knew what it was like to love; he also knew the pain that went with it.

Something happened that caused Kurama to lose his mind. To go over the deep end and Yusuke was determined to get it out of him. Or he could beat it out of Hiei. He grinned liking the sounds of that better. "Hey Kurama? Where do you plan on living? You sold your apartment when you…" Yusuke left the rest hanging. Kurama knew what he meant, and Yusuke didn't want to anger him anymore.

"I can move back in with my mother. She won't mind." Kurama said emotionlessly. Yusuke knew that there would be trouble. And Hiei was smack dab in the middle of it all. Which reminded him, 'Where was Hiei?'

--LINE BREAK—NOT WORKING—

Hiei woke up a couple hours later. "Kurama?" He called barely awake. When there was no response he sat up quickly looking around. He caught site of the note, "Oh no." Hiei groaned grabbing it.

Hiei

This is the hardest thing for me to say but you left me no choice. Goodbye Hiei and I hope you can be happy with Mukuro. I know I wasn't suppose to know but when I heard the news…

I love you so much Hiei. I wish things turned out differently and I hope you can understand. I understand that Mukuro and your power are most important to you. I just hope you can understand that leaving you is my only power for this.

I love you Hiei,

Kurama

Hiei glared at the words before crumpling the note and throwing it across the den. How had Kurama found out? Who told him? He thought of Kurama's words again and jumped naked from the bed.

Mukuro.

She did this. She told Kurama because she didn't know they were together. Hiei punched a hole into the wall of the den. "DAMN HER!" He yelled angrily before sorrow drowned him. Getting dressed he thought of the pain Kurama had to be in.

He had to of known for almost a week, possibly longer. Why didn't he say something? He was hurting all that time though and Hiei didn't notice. Now he berated himself. 'I'm such an idiot I should have noticed. Damn it!' He thought getting mad all over again.

He grabbed the note off the floor, opened it and folded it neatly before putting it into his pocket. Then he marched over and put on his boots. Standing he grabbed his cloak and stocked out of the den.

Even though he knew that Mukuro was in a meeting he knew he had to confront her about this now. He also wanted to confront her before he could calm down any; he wanted to face her as he was: Pissed and ready to attack.

--LINE BREAK—NOT WORKING—

Until Kurama could calm himself and stop crying Yusuke offered for him to stay at his place. Now, Kurama was lying on Yusuke's bed, falling in and out of conscience. Yusuke was in his living room talking quietly to Kuwabara on the phone.

"He's a mess Kuwabara. I'm ready to just go to Makai and kill Hiei myself. I mean, what did he do to Kurama?" Yusuke whispered into the phone. "I don't know Urameshi but I'm sure they'll work it out themselves. There a lot older then us." Kuwabara said.

Yusuke had called him and told him that Kurama was back without Hiei. On top of that, Yusuke couldn't get Kurama to stop crying. He had even less of an idea of what happened then Yusuke did. Kuwabara sighed when Yusuke didn't say anything.

"Look, how about I come over I in about an hour. I have homework to finish before Shizuru bites my head off." Kuwabara said sighing again. Yusuke agreed, maybe with Kuwabara there too Kurama would come around and come out of his room.

--LINE BREAK—NOT WORKING—

Kurama on the other hand had heard everything Yusuke said. He figured Kuwabara would be coming over. He just wanted to be out of there before Yusuke came to check on him or Kuwabara showed up.