~Next Morning~

Everyone met up at Genki's temple. Yusuke was late as usual "Sorry I'm late but my mom kept telling me bye and pep talking me" Kurama and Hiei gave each other a knowing look and the others decided to shrug it off. Yusuke was about to say something else when he felt some one jump on his back and wrap their arms around his neck and legs around his waist. He smiled knowing who it was she always did that to him ever since they were kids. "Hey Keiko!" Yusuke said smiling as his best friend clung to him. "Yusuke!" she craned her neck around to kiss his cheek. Still hanging on she whispered in his ear. Every one watched as she whispered in his ear all they heard was Yusuke's half of the conversation "Really...No shit...Oh how sweet...It would be and honor...of course" "WHAT!?" everyone except Genki shouted because she already knew. "Hold on!" Yusuke said in a stern voice, then softened it and said "Well are you going to stay here while I tell them or do you plan on getting down." She hugged him tighter "Ok ok just loosen your grip" Yusuke said almost choking she did and stayed on him. "Well that's better now then Keiko has some news but is afraid to tell you herself so she wants me to tell you all" Hiei spoke up "Ok, but" before he could finish Yusuke cut him off "Oh yeah this will go a lot easier if you let me tell you without interruptions." They all nodded "Well last night Keiko and Yukina went out to dinner and when dessert came they both took a bite of their cake only to find rings in them. It seems they both planned on proposing that night. They accepted and slipped the rings on each other's fingers. Keiko gave Yukina a rare pink diamond in the shape of a heart and Yukina gave her well look for your selves" He help up her hand showing a ring with a perfect cerulean blue tear drop gem. Then he continued "They set the wedding date for next winter since her love is an ice demon she thought it was only fitting and she would like me to give her away and Hiei to give Yukina away. Well that's it so now all of you know and if you are wondering where Yukina is she is behind you." Yusuke said grinning that his best friend was so happy. Everyone stood there stunned except Hiei he ran up to Yukina picked her up and swung her around. They all smiled and went to congratulate the girls. Yusuke took Keiko to Yukina and the girls got praised and questioned. "Oh Keiko I'm very happy for you two but why couldn't you tell us." Kurama inquired as did Kuwabara "Yeah what were you scarred of?" "Will you guys cool it and let them answer already they probably feel cornered by you all." Yelled Yusuke. The men uttered their apologies and Yukina spoke up "Well for me it was that I didn't know if Hiei would accept this for one main reason, she is a ningen." "As for me I knew Yusuke would support us and I was almost positive Kurama would understand but as for Kuwabara well I didn't want to tell him because of those close minded asses he hangs with not Okubo and the rest of the gang the other ones, I automatically thought he would be against my excuse me our marriage." Keiko added with a bit of worry still on her face. They all had a variety of expressions one of hurt, one of sympathy, and one of anger. "Oh my loves I understand how you two felt and I want you to know no matter what I will always support you, now promise me you will let me help you with the wedding and make you two the best and most beautiful bouquets." Kurama stated in such a kind and compassionate tone that the girls nearly cried. They both ran up to him latched on to his side then kissed and thanked him. Hiei quickly grabbed Yukina and drug her off. Then Kuwabara asked Keiko to come with him. They left Genki, Yusuke, and Kurama there talking amongst themselves. "What was that about?" Yusuke asked "Don't worry about it dimwit lets just go inside" said Genki in a loving but firm tone. "Yeah ok lets go Kurama"

~Hiei and Yukina~

Before Yukina said anything she noticed that she was surrounded by a rainbow of roses "Hiei, why are we in Kurama's garden" Yukina asked puzzled by their sudden exit. "I needed to speak to you privately" Hiei said with a tremble in his voice. "Oh Hiei what's wrong?" his sister asked concerned that he sounded upset. She turned around and saw him do something he rarely ever did. "Oh my Hiei what's wrong, what happened?" She was now in tears as he replied "Do I really scare you?" His voice was getting shakier. "What!?" she whispered. "You were afraid to tell me." "Hiei" she clung to him tightly "I'm never scared of you what I meant was that I was worried you wouldn't like the idea of Keiko being my wife." "I would never disapprove of your love for each other, I love you too much and I truly love Keiko for making you happy. So never in your life think you have to keep something from me." Hiei said in a soft and relieved voice. "Thank you Hiei and I swear I will never keep anything from you. I love you so much. So I take it you are going to be walking me down the aisle." Yukina asked but knew full well what his answer was. "Of course I am, nothing in these worlds could keep from it" Hiei said Matter-O-Factly. "Great!" She chirped happily he kissed and hugged her tight then they took off back to the temple.

~Keiko and Kuwabara~

Kuwabara was about to speak but Keiko stopped him "See I knew you wouldn't be able to accept this marriage I can see the anger in your eyes. Well let me tell you something Kazuma Kuwabara I don't give a fuck what your friends think and even if it pains me to say it I will if you can't accept this then don't fucking bother to speak to me and..." he interrupted her by screaming "Son of a Bitch Keiko can you let me say what I need to say then you can finish cursing me to hell" Kuwabara really didn't like yelling at her but she had completely pissed him off. She stood there silent because she never saw him this mad before. "Good now first off calm down, second I could careless if my friends don't like the way Yukina and you are. They hate anything that's different, and last don't ever presume to know what I'm thinking yes I'm angry but it's only because you compared me to those dumb asses I call friends. I don't give a damn if you are both women as long as you love each other then its ok with me. I don't put a limit on love. Hell look at Hiei and Kurama they're two demon lovers and I couldn't be happier for them. Hell I hope that one day I will be loved as much as you all are, but I doubt it will be ever as real as yours." Kuwabara replied calming down. *Was that sadness I just saw in his eyes?* Keiko thought then spoke with tears in her eyes "Don't say that there is someone out there who is going to love you just as much if not more then you love them." "I'm not sure about that but thanks." He replied in an unemotional tone but she saw all his doubt in those eyes. She ran up to him and hugged him hard. She began sobbing uncontrollably "Keiko!?" He held her and stroked her hair "I'm so very sorry Kuwabara I'm such a bitch for cursing you, can you ever forgive me?" she pleaded on his muscular chest. "Don't ever call yourself that around me do you understand me." His voice was stern and adamant she nodded and his tone softened then said "I could never be mad at you for telling me what was on your mind so of course I forgive you." "Thank you." She kissed his cheek and hugged him once more then let go. "Even if you were wrong." He said in a mocking tone. She slapped his back playfully and said "Shut you asshole" They laughed and walked to Genki's temple.

~Genki's Temple~

When they entered the temple everyone was there to greet them "Oh love are you ok?" Yukina asked seeing her fiancé's red eyes. "Yes sweetie I am I'll explain later." Keiko answered then leaned over to kiss her bride-to-be's lips. "What the hell happened!?" yelled Yusuke after seeing Keiko's eyes. "Calm down Urameshi we had a little chat that's all" Kuwabara replied calmly. Yusuke looked at Keiko for reassurance. She nodded and said "I'm ok Yusuke really." Then she turned back to her love. "Fine" said Yusuke in a calmer tone. "So are you all ready or what?" asked Genki then Kurama added "Yeah we should get going guys." They all said bye and the gang took off to the Dark Forrest.

~Demonic Forrest~

They walked until they found a nice leveled and spacious area in the middle of the woods. "Well I suggest since it's around noon we go ahead unpack, setup camp, and then do a little sparring after we can eat." Hiei stated. They all agreed and went to find a spot to set up their tents. Yusuke put down his emerald green duffle bag and began unpacking he tent. Before he started he heard a few curse words then a grunt. "What's up Kuwabara" Yusuke asked as he turned to see Kuwabara kicking his unassembled tent. "Damn stupid tent I can't put it up." Yusuke laughed loudly then asked "Well baka hold on and I'll help you." He put down his own tent and went to help him. "Ok help me put the frame up first then tie down the cover over it." Yusuke said still chuckling. "Hey Urameshi I'll do it myself if you can't control yourself." Kuwabara said a little peeved. "Ok I'm sorry lets just do it." *OH God I can't help but liking it when he's mad* they had the tent almost put up all they needed was one more pole to put up. "Hey I'll hold this end and you put this half in there." Kuwabara said "Uh sure" Yusuke replied nervously not liking the position he would be in. Kuwabara held his end and waited for Yusuke "Well Urameshi are you going to sit there and stare at me." He said jokingly. *Fuck I was staring, who cares he's beautiful.* "Yeah right you wish." Yusuke said as he forced out a laugh. So Yusuke moved behind Kuwabara and all he could think was *He smells so good, his body is so warm and inviting, damn I want to kiss him right now...shit not now calm down...I need help!* "Kurama!" he shouted with a hint of panic that Kuwabara didn't catch. "Dammit Urameshi that was my ear!" Kuwabara huffed. "Sorry." Yusuke said dejectedly. "Kurama!" he shouted again. Kurama came running hearing the panic in his friends voice. "Yusuke what's wrong!?" Yusuke whispered in his ear "Yes of course." was Kurama's only response. Soon after Yusuke took off and Hiei catching the scene took off after him. "What the hell was that about?" Kuwabara asked confused by his friend's sudden flight. "Oh its nothing, he just started feeling...sick." replied Kurama not really wanting to lie to one friend but not wanting to betray another. "Well I should go and check on him." said Kuwabara now concerned that his friend was feeling ill. "NO!" Kurama shouted then his voice fell soft again "I mean Hiei is with him and we need to put up your tent and we should put his up too." "Ok" was all he said. They finished his tent and started on Yusuke's.

~Hiei and Yusuke~

Yusuke ran until his legs gave way and he fell, he decided to just sit there. Soon he heard rustling and knew who it was. "Leave me alone Hiei." His tone was quiet and dejected. "Hn why did you run off like that?" Hiei asked in his usual tone. "I don't want to talk about it." He was embarrassed that Hiei of all people had seen him like this. *He must think I'm weak, I can't tell him why he will just laugh at me.* "Dammit Yusuke Urameshi just tell me now or I can take off my bandana and find out for myself." shouted Hiei angry that his friend was being stubborn. *I know he cares...but I just don't want him to think I'm being a child...but I do need to tell someone and I know he wouldn't really intrude on my private thoughts...uhhh it shouldn't be this hard, I just can...* his train of thought was cut off by a loud growl "So do it then." Yusuke replied with a sense of relief. Hiei walked around to face him; he looked into those chocolate brown eyes and saw embarrassment but also approval. He took off his white bandana and opened his Jagan. When he did he saw everything he was thinking and feeling. Lust, fear, embarrassment, and shame it was all there. He quickly closed it and sat next to Yusuke. "You moron how could you think I would mock you?!" He said in a caring tone. "I'm sorry Hiei I'm just so mixed up at the moment." "So that's why you ran off well I don't blame you for that. You know your gonna have to face him sooner or later this weekend. I know it's hard to control yourself around someone you really want but I also know you can do it." Hiei said as he scooted closer to his friend. "I know it was just nerves and I lost myself for a moment. I want to wait until tomorrow to be alone with him. I need today to think of the exact words to say it." He sighed feeling a bit frustrated now. "I get that but how are you going to think of the right words when he is going to be constantly around you? You can't run into the woods every time you can't face him or have one of us save you and you know we would." Hiei said gently. "Can't you or Kurama pair with me instead for our sparring and I'll just tell him we needed to change it up a bit?" Yusuke asked almost pleading. "Sure Yusuke but don't put this off too long." Hiei replied. "I know, I won't I just need today...hey thanks." "You don't have to thank me that's what friends do they help, you'd be surprised how alike we really are." Hiei smiled at his friend and added "Well Yusuke are we ready to head back to camp yet?" Yusuke takes a deep breath and says "Yes I think so" Hiei knew this was hard for his usually strong friend so he said "We'll walk back slowly, how about that and we can talk some more." "Ok" Yusuke felt a bit more relieved that they were taking their time.

~Back in Camp~

They walked up to the campsite and Yusuke was surprised to see his tent was fixed. Kurama and Kuwabara walked up to them, Kuwabara was the first to speak "Are you feeling all right?" "Um...yeah why?" Yusuke replied totally confused. Kurama jumped in "I'm sorry Yusuke I know you didn't want him to know you had gotten sick but he was gonna insist on following you." "That's ok Kurama, it was silly to try and hide that anyways" Yusuke mentally let out a relieved sigh cause Kurama stopped him. "Well I'm feeling much better thanks to Hiei, but thanks for being concerned." "Ok well that's good now I'm going to go and change so we can spar." "I believe I will too." Kurama added. When Kuwabara turned his back Yusuke whispered "Thank you" to Kurama "No problem" he winked and was off behind Hiei who was already off to their tent. Kurama caught up to him so he could explain what everything. Yusuke went into his own tent to change. Minutes later everyone was out. "Ok let's go Urameshi, prepare to get your ass handed to you." Kuwabara's tone was as cocky as ever. "Actually we are sparring with either Kurama or Hiei." "What, but we always spar together why change it now?" "Well I thought it is good to test our limits I mean that is the whole point of this trip isn't it and who better to test them against then them." He said pointing to a smiling Kurama and a smirking Hiei. He thought *That and hopefully confess my love to you.* "I guess your right but who is sparring with who?" Kuwabara said hoping that he got Kurama he knew Hiei would enjoy this too much. "I'll choose!" Hiei said smirking evilly. Kuwabara said a silent prayer in vain that he got Kurama. Hiei saw this and it made his decision better, he chuckled only soft enough for his lover to hear. Kuwabara gulped and said in a barely audible voice "Oh shit." "Oh shit is right let's go Kuwabara." Hiei said as he laughed almost a spine tingling laugh. They all knew he was enjoying watching Kuwabara squirm. Kuwabara regained his composure and in his usual overconfident tone "Fine but don't go crying when I whoop your ass" Hiei rolled his eyes and they took off into the woods. "So how bad is he gonna beat him?" Yusuke asked "Not bad just a few bruises, some gashes, and maybe one concussion, but that's only cause he is learning self-control." Kurama replied with a smirk of his own that was much like Hiei's. "Well let's go ahead and take off." "Sure." his voice changed back to his normal sweet one. Soon they took off in the opposite direction of their companions.

~Hiei and Kuwabara~

They reached one of the darkest parts of the forest. For normal beings it would have been a horrible place. Too dark to see anything not even their hands in front of their faces, but since they weren't normal it wasn't a problem. "Well shrimp are you ready?" Kuwabara was intent on not letting Hiei think his intimidation earlier would work now. "Ha, do your worst punk." He replied with that Kuwabara charged him, but Hiei flashed behind him and almost grabbed him but Kuwabara barely dodged him. "Awe good try." Kuwabara said in a smug way. "I wasn't even trying." Hiei's retort was just as smug and ran at him. Kuwabara got in a defensive stance and waited. Hiei threw a punch but it was blocked. Then Kuwabara kicked his knee up and landed it right in Hiei's stomach. He moved back to see Hiei barely flinch but it was enough to make Kuwabara shoot his mouth off "Ohhh was that too rough for you? Ok next time I'll be gentler." Hiei was up in a flash, he hated being mocked especially by him. He landed a couple of punches to the unsuspecting Kuwabara. "Oh not shooting your fucking mouth off anymore are you." Kuwabara's mind was clouded with anger and spat out "Yeah you're real fucking smug right now when all you did was sucker punch me like a bitch." Hiei was in his face in a matter of seconds and no more words were spoken. If they needed to say anything it was done through a punch here and a kick there. Kuwabara threw a punch and Hiei dodged it easily. Then Hiei threw a punch at him and he caught his fist, but Hiei punched with his other fist and Kuwabara caught it too so Hiei kicked him in his stomach. Kuwabara couldn't let him get a hit in without him doing it too so he head butted him. Hiei got dazed by that giving Kuwabara enough time to pick Hiei up and body slam him to the rocky ground. Hiei got up and brushed himself off. He smirked and was behind Kuwabara in mere seconds, he picked him up surprisingly easy. He pile drives him onto the forest floor, and then kicked him when he was down on the ground. Kuwabara spat out some blood then got up and wiped his mouth off. He laughed evilly and went for Hiei sweeping his feet out from under him. Hiei fell to the floor, before he could get up Kuwabara pinned him back down and stared punching wildly at Hiei's jaw. Hiei pushed him off and felt blood on his mouth. Seeing it infuriated the little fire demon. He flew to him and they started fighting again. This went on for hours until finally Hiei struck Kuwabara in the back of the head and he fell to the dirt and knocked out. Hiei picked his limp body and carried him back to the camp. He knew Kurama was going to have to heal both of their cuts and bruises. He has to admit at least to himself that Kuwabara gave him a few good blows. He even saw a vast amount of improvement in his skill and spirit sword technique, but he wouldn't ever let him know that.

~Kurama and Yusuke~

They strolled in the woods for about thirty minutes before agreeing on the perfect spot to spar. This place was similar to the one Kuwabara and Hiei fought in same darkness, same size the only difference was that their area had boulders and was a lot more cluttered. To the both of them it would make for an interesting session. "So are you feeling any better Yusuke" asked a still concerned Kurama. "Not really because I still don't know what to say." Yusuke answered feeling a bit frustrated. "Well I know how you feel, but it needs to be done." "I know Dammit can we just spar so I can take my mind off of it for now." Yusuke spouted not trying to hear the obvious. "As you wish" Yusuke took a fighting stance as Kurama charged him. He threw the first punch and the fight was on. Yusuke blocked it and kneed Kurama in the stomach. Kurama chuckled and back flipped to take a defensive stance. Yusuke flew up to him and tried to land a punch but Kurama grabbed his arm and flipped him to the rocky ground. Yusuke got up to uppercut Kurama as he stumbled back a bit Yusuke swept his feet from underneath him. Kurama got up and in a swift move was behind Yusuke and threw him over his head causing Yusuke landed hard on the rough terrain. He got up and started fighting again. Yusuke tried hitting him again but missed. Kurama landed several punches to his gut. Yusuke blocked a few and landed a couple more before Kurama started really hitting him. Kurama punched Yusuke in the stomach and chuckled. Yusuke was now furious that his friend was laughing at him. "What the fuck is so funny?" "Oh Yusuke don't act like you don't know." Kurama's reply was oozing with an impish delight "No I don't know, why you are laughing?" Yusuke said getting angrier now. Kurama looked at his friend sympathetically and said "For someone who doesn't want to think about their problems your doing a poor job of it." "What are you talking about?" Yusuke asked knowingly. "Oh come off of it Yusuke we both know you can fight a hell of a lot better than you've been fighting today." Kurama's tone was harsher because his friend was playing dumb. A stunned Yusuke stared at his dear friend that only spoke the painful truth. He knew that it had been affecting his fighting lately; he even had a few close calls because of it. But the simple fact was that he didn't need another lecture now when all he wanted to do was relieve his frustration. Without warning as if he was possessed Yusuke attacked Kurama who had his guard down. He punched his friend in the jaw and kneed him in the gut. Kurama fell to the ground and doubled over in agony. Kurama was able to kick him back as he tried to stomp him. Yusuke still blinded with rage raised his hand to shoot his Spirit Gun. Kurama got up slowly, just in time to see Yusuke's raise his hand. The look in his eyes was something he's only seen when he is an enemy. He knew Yusuke wasn't himself but he couldn't risk him not realizing he was about to shoot one of his closest friends. So Kurama gathered his strength and changed from his human form to his Youko form. His beautiful red locks changed to gorgeous silver hair. Before Yusuke knew it Youko Kurama was behind him he tried to reach back and hit him but couldn't. Kurama punched Yusuke hard enough to knock him unconscious. Kurama thought as he picked up the pile on the ground *I don't know what has gotten into you Yusuke but what ever it is I will get to the bottom of it even if I have to beat it out of you.* Kurama was too tired to carry him in his human form so he stayed in his Youko form and walked back to camp.

~Back in Camp~

Sensing his lover near by he called out "Hiei" there was no answer. Entering the camp he called out again "Hiei" "Hn" Hiei replied. Hiei turned and was shocked to see his lover transformed and Yusuke over his shoulder before he could ask anything Kurama spoke "You too I see." "Yes he got a little too cocky." his lover answered with a little chuckle then added "But what happened with you and Yusuke?" "I'll explain after we put these two in their tents and make sure they're ok" Kurama replied a bit tired. They took both boys to their tents where they cleaned and fixed them up. After they helped their friends Hiei chuckled again and said "Something tells me they won't be up till tomorrow." "Yes I suppose your right." Kurama couldn't help but sound sad. "What's wrong Fox?" Hiei asked worried that his kitsune was upset. "Lets go to our tent and I'll tell you." They went inside and Kurama threw himself in Hiei's arms and told him everything. Hiei was pissed that Yusuke was gonna shoot love no his life, but Kurama told him not to because he wasn't Yusuke, it was like something took over him and made him flip out. Although Hiei promised he wouldn't hurt him he couldn't forget it either. It was getting darker and the other two hadn't woken yet. Hiei and Kurama had eaten and were now lying down to go to sleep. Hiei kissed the back of his fox's neck and held him tight to make sure nothing happened to him while they slept. Hiei sighed and said "I love you Kurama." Kurama smiled big and even if Hiei couldn't see it he knew that he was. "I love you too baby."

~Next Day~

Yusuke woke up and confusion hit him the last thing he remembered was Kurama talking to him. Now he was in his tent all cleaned and changed in to his pajamas. He didn't even know why he was a bit sore; he knew they hadn't been fighting that badly. He mentally scolded himself *think Dammit think* then like a flash of light it all came back. He sucker punched Kurama, then kicking him, the anger he felt, and raising his hand to fire his Spirit Gun at him. Yusuke bolted up stumbling out of his blanket. He franticly exited his tent yelling "Kurama, Kurama where are you?" He looked up to see Kurama and Hiei talking as they ran to see what the hell was wrong. They stopped in front of Yusuke and instinctively Hiei jumped in front of Kurama in case Yusuke tried to pull that stunt again. "What is it Yusuke?" Hiei said still very much angry about what he was told. "-sighs- Hiei I know you're pissed off at me and I don't blame you, but please don't hold this against me. I swear I didn't know what the hell I almost (he really realized what could have happened) Oh geez I almost hurt him. I didn't know all I remember was that Kurama and I were arguing then I woke up. It took me a few minutes to even realize what had happened, Kurama please believe me I would never hurt you. You don't have to but I hope you can forgive me." Yusuke pleaded with tears threatening to come out. Kurama looked at his gloomy friend and placed a hand on Hiei's shoulder. Hiei understood and moved out of the way. "I forgive you and Hiei forgives you too." "Hn, don't speak for me fox!" Hiei spoke harshly. He moved so that he stood directly in front of Yusuke then he grabbed the front of his shirt, pulling him to his level and said "I believe you would never hurt Kurama and so I forgive you, but know this if your ever try to fire at him again or try to hurt him I will hunt you down and kill you." Yusuke gulped and nodded. With all that said Yusuke pulled Kurama and Hiei into a tight embrace and thanked them profusely. Kuwabara stepped out of his tent to see his three teammates in a group hug. "Uh hey guys what's up?" Kuwabara asked confused as to why they were hugging. The three broke the embrace fast and all said "Nothing." "Oook so are we going to be with the same partners as yesterday?" *Kami, I hope not* Hiei saw the anxiety in his face and chuckled. Kurama chuckled too while saying "No, Hiei and I need to spar together since I don't think you two are not quite healed enough to spar with us today." The guys felt a bit embarrassed remembering the incidents the day before and both nodded in agreement. They all gathered firewood and Kurama cooked breakfast. Everybody except Yusuke ate, he was way too nervous to eat all he could do was think. *Umm Kuwabara I love you, No that's dumb. Ok so hmm...Oh yeah by the way I love you. That's even dumber dammit think what about...* He was literally shaken out of his thought "Urameshi, Hello any one home?" "Umm what?" "Wow you were really deep in thought what's up?" "Nothing what did you need?" Kuwabara knew something was up but decided not to push the matter any further. "I said are you ready?" "Wait!, Where's Kurama and Hiei?" He asked panicky knowing there was no way out. "They already left." he replied. *Oh great they knew I would have tried to get out of it* "Ok, yeah I'm ready." They both turned grabbed their sports bottles and left.

~Hiei and Kurama~

"Do you think it was ok for us just to leave Yusuke?" Kurama asked his lover "Yes you knew he would have had one of us help him out of it." Hiei replied "Your right and he needs to do it, what do you thinks gonna happen?" "I honestly don't know dear I just hope he takes it well this place frowns on this kind of love so it may be put in his mind that its wrong." Hiei answered his darling Kitsune sadly. "Yes honey but I know I saw love in Kuwabara's eyes when he was worried about Yusuke it was a flash but it was there." Even if you did it's a matter of he can see it?" "Well all we can do is wait" "Yes so we might as well begin sparring." Kurama said to his little fire demon. They both got into a fighting stance and began.

~Kuwabara and Yusuke~

They walked for a long time in silence until Kuwabara stopped him. It wasn't until Yusuke looked up that he noticed his surroundings *What? How did we end up in the same spot Kurama and I were in? Please let his and Hiei's words give me strength* suddenly he heard "Dammit Urameshi what the fuck is wrong with you!?" "Nothing" He replied defensively. "Don't give me that shit you've been spaced out the whole trip now tell me!" "Fine do you really want to know?" "Yes!" Kuwabara said a little calmer. "Well Umm" Yusuke mumbled something that sounded like curses and said "Well uhhh Kuwabara we've been friends for along time and well –hard breath- for a while now I have had these feelings for you at first I thought it was just a phase but then it never went away, they only grew stronger." "What are you saying Urameshi?" He asked confused. "Umm what I'm trying to say is well –sighs- I Love you with all my heart and soul." Yusuke said nervously. "You're kidding me right?" replied an extremely stunned Kuwabara. "No" *OH great I knew this was a mistake* Yusuke thought. "Kuwabara I really love do love you all your faults and all your wonderful qualities." Yusuke bit his bottom lip as he awaited a response. *Is he joking Oh Kami no he isn't, I don't know what to say how can he do this to me.* Kuwabara thought getting angrier by the minute. "How dare you Urameshi we were suppose to be friends and you go and pull a stupid stunt like this." Yusuke looked shocked and hurt. He tried to speak but got stopped by he pissed off friend. "What makes you think you can come and mess with my head with your mixed feelings or what the fuck makes you think I would ever feel the same?" Yusuke winced at his last comment. Kuwabara saw him and continued "I'm going now and I don't want you to follow me. I don't want to see you, for how long I don't know maybe forever but until I know for sure don't contact me and if I need to join you on a mission send someone else, then we will either not speak to each other or only talk about what has to be done because I really can't stand you right now." Through Yusuke's saddened tears he said "Fine leave but before you do let me tell you one thing." "What is..." before Kuwabara could finish Yusuke yelled through his now hurt and angry tears. "I love you Dammit and deep down I'm sure that you feel the same, but if for some reason you feel ashamed of your feelings or not ready to admit them fine but just remember this I will wait for a while but not forever, you'll realize one day that all I said was true and that I am the best you never had. One day you might want to admit you love me but it could be too late and I will have regretfully moved on with my life and out of yours." Yusuke knew that he could actually never move on but he couldn't tell him that. Some thing in Kuwabara snapped and he struck Yusuke extremely hard, kicking his side while he was down and stormed off screaming. "I hate you Urameshi and I could careless what happens to you if you died now I'd dance on your grave!" Yusuke stayed on the cold hard ground where he landed. He never thought Kuwabara would hit him out of anger. Shaking violently he pulled his knees to his chest and cried uncontrollably feeling helpless he thought *How can love hurt so much* He couldn't move all he could do was lay there and cry.

~Hiei and Kurama~

They were in the middle of sparring when all of a sudden Kuwabara whizzed by them. "What the hell!?" Hiei asked surprised. "I don't know lets go and see." replied Kurama. They ran after him. "Kuwabara Stop!" yelled Kurama. He didn't listen; he just kept running as if his life depended on it. "Kuwabara please stop!" Kurama yelled again. He still didn't listen he just tried to ignore the shouting. Hiei appeared in front of him and startled him causing him to fall back. Kurama caught up to them and said "What's wrong Kuwabara?" "What's wrong, What's wrong!? Oh nothing just your friend is a sick bastard, that's all." That comment shocked Kurama and just made Hiei sick with disgust. "What happened?" Hiei demanded "That mother fucker told me he loved and I left but not before knocking him one." Kuwabara said still very much angry. The murderous look in Kuwabara's face just about set Hiei off. Hiei was about to kill him until he look over at his darling kitsune and saw the pain then anger in his lover eyes. He looked deeply into them and actually feared for Kuwabara. "How about you go check on Yusuke and I..." "NO" Kurama cut him off "I will stay and have a chat with our dear friend and you go find Yusuke" his tone was so icy and emotionless that Hiei didn't protest. He was off in a blink of an eye. "So he finally told you huh?" Kurama asked coolly. "What do you mean you knew?" Kuwabara asked stunned he couldn't believe that the most honest one of the group wouldn't have spoken up. "Of course." "Why didn't you stop him, don't you know that it's not right to love another man?" Kuwabara screamed. "First off don't you ever raise your voice to me and second how stupid are you to ask me that question or haven't you seen my lover?" Kurama said just as angry as Kuwabara. "Well you're from another world and not humans so you don't know better, but Urameshi does." he spat out. "So you hit him because he told you he loves you." Kurama's blood was boiling more and more with every word Kuwabara spoke. "Hell yeah I hit him someone needs to knock this sickness out of him." Kuwabara replied nonchalantly. "Oh poor you, you should be lucky someone like Yusuke loves you." Kurama said with his tone oozing with bitterness. "Lucky you call that lucky well then I just want to be the unluckiest man alive." Kuwabara seethed. "Fuck Kuwabara how can you act so cold towards him don't you know how long it took him to face that he feels something for you let alone work up the nerve to actually tell you he loved you or how much he is hurting now!" Kurama yelled viciously. "I already told him and now I'll tell you I don't care what happens to him if he died now I would dance on his grave." That was all Kurama could take. He jumped at Kuwabara and put death grip around his throat. Kurama knew he couldn't breath but through his rage he didn't care. He looked Kuwabara in the eyes and in an icy low tone he said "You love him I saw it in your eyes and as for those words you spoke to him to bad you won't live long enough to regret them." With that he tightened his grip but before he could kill him Hiei ran up to him with Yusuke curled around his body still crying. "Please Kurama he isn't worth it." Hiei said in a saddened tone but even his lover's tears and tone didn't change his mind it wasn't until a broken and strained voice said "Please just leave him alone" Kurama dropped Kuwabara and ran to Yusuke in tears. He took him out of Hiei's arms and held him tight. Kuwabara gasped for air then looked up at his former friends. He saw the anger and sadness in each of their faces but it was still Yusuke's that made him flee and the two demons just held their heartbroken friend while he cried. When they finally made it back to camp all of Kuwabara's shit was gone, they laid a now sleeping Yusuke in their tent as they packed his stuff up first. After an hour of packing they were ready to leave. Kurama carried all of their things while Hiei carried Yusuke. They trudged through the forest to angry to be tired even after their strenuous sparring session. It was almost night fall when they finally reached Genki's Temple. They knocked on her door and a very groggy and irritated Genki answered "Yes what is it?" She was startled to see most of the team at her door. She wasn't expecting them until the next day. Then she saw Hiei carrying a limp Yusuke "Oh Kami what's wrong?" she almost yelled out. "Can we come in and lay him down then we'll explain." announced Hiei. Genki noticed he had some harshness in his tone mixed with sorrow. "Yes of course come in" The two demons set Yusuke and their belongings in a guest room then they returned to Genki who was anxiously waiting on the couch and ordered them to tell her "So what happened?" Hiei and Kurama looked at each other and since Hiei was more level headed he spoke "Well Yusuke told Kuwabara his feelings for him and he took it bad." "How bad?" Genki asked not caring if the worry showed on her face. "He cursed him, told him he didn't care if he died, and hit him; well that's a short version." Hiei answered her a little bitterly. "Kami no and I see Yusuke took it rather hard." "Of course he took it hard how the fuck would you take it!?" Kurama yelled. "Calm down love" Hiei caressed his shoulders as he began to sob. "I'm sorry Genki" He said between gasps. "Its ok calm down" She told him as she ran a hand through his hair. Kurama continued to weep until he passed out. Hiei laid him in the big bed with Yusuke and covered them both up. He returned to the dinning room where Genki sat at the table waiting. He pulled up a chair and she began to speak. "So what do you think we should do?" "I honestly don't know." Hiei answered. "Well if I know Yusuke and I do he will act like his old self in no time." Genki stated hopefully. "I'm not sure you didn't see how cruel Kuwabara was." Hiei's voice was full of emotion. "Yes, well we will just have to wait and see." "I guess" "Let's get some sleep we will be able to think better in the morning" she said as she got up and pat his shoulder. "Ok" he replied as he patted her hand and got up. He walked to the room that held his best friend and his lover he crawled between them and noticed they were both shuddering whether it was from the cool air or from all their cry it didn't matter all he knew was that he didn't want then to be uncomfortable so he raised his body heat. They both stopped their shudders and curled up next to the caring fire demon. He let out a contented sigh as he fell into what he hoped would be a peaceful sleep.