Chapter 6: What We Do For Love

I spent a lot of time messing with the camera.

I would sneak up on Jin or Touya and tackle them from behind.

I played pranks on Yusuke and Hiei. One included dumping an entire bucket of water on Hiei's head; I really was curious to see if his hair would flatten when wet.

I poured maple syrup on Yusuke just to frustrate him.

I also spent time playing video games with all the guys; I beat them seven out of ten times. I had to let them win sometimes.

I made sure to catch everything on camera. Except when moments between Kurama and me got a bit too heated…

It was about five in the morning and I was suddenly wide awake.

Kurama's arm was around my waist as usual, but when he sensed that I was awake, his arm squeezed me lightly. I turned around to face him and was met with his adorable sleeping face.

I could imagine the blush that would appear on his face if I were to tell him that and it made me smile. I reached up and kissed his lips.

Kurama sighed deeply when I pulled away and groggily opened his eyes.

"Morning," I said softly. His arm left my waist momentarily as he stretched, then put it right back around me again.

He smiled, "Good morning. What time is it?"

"About five."

"Hm. No sense going back to sleep." That was all he said before he started kissing me.

Kurama started with my lips, then nibbled on my neck a bit.

I giggled, "Hungry?"

He replied with a gentle moan and continued moving his lips downwards so that his lips touched everything that wasn't covered by my tank top.

I whimpered in protest. I wanted more; it felt too good.

Kurama responded by yanking my shirt off, leaving my chest bare. His eyes welcomed the sight and he started small kisses on the edges of my breasts and made his way to my nipples.

Thankfully, Yukina had offered to heal my bruises, so they weren't a distraction for either of us.

I gasped when his tongue ran across the length of my stomach and across one of my breasts. His hot breath sent goose bumps crawling across my skin.

I moaned as he continued to lick and nip at me. His response was to groan and give me more.

It wasn't long before I realized his shirt was off and I was wondering when that had happened.

His tongue suddenly slipped just below the waistband of my pajama shorts, causing me to jump in surprise.

Kurama peeled back the waistband and kissed the new skin, sending a shudder through my entire body.

That felt way too good.

Then, the shorts were gone altogether, leaving me entirely naked, and his lips were on mine again.

I felt his hand slipping downwards, his fingers lightly brushing my skin…

Kurama's P.O.V.

Her skin tasted so sweet, I couldn't get enough of it. I couldn't take in enough of her; sight, smell, touch, taste – none of it was enough.

My hand reached her outer center and teased her clit, making her mewl in pleasure.

By the gods, she was so sexy and sensual. She probably didn't even realize it.

Her noises stirred my arousal and I used my other hand to remove my pants, relieving the pressure.

Gently, I pressed a finger against the outside of her moistened center, listening to her small gasp.

I kissed her harder, biting and sucking on her lower lip. She tasted like the mint leaves she loved to chew on and of her favorite peanut butter cookies.

Her tongue reached out to play with mine and my finer entered her center.

Her back arched and she moaned sweetly. I thrust into her, wanting more of that reaction from her.

It was my turn to gasp when I suddenly felt her hands around my swollen member.

Oh gods, it was damn near torture.

I found myself frozen as she pulled tightly, but gently, down my length.

She seemed pleased by the long and low groans that escaped from my throat.

I couldn't take it anymore. I removed my fingers from inside her, but nearly replaced them when she whimpered with the sudden loss. I took her wrists and removed her grip on me. She allowed me to position myself above her, the tip of my arousal pressed against her heated center.

I looked down at her, her breathing hard in anticipation, and I knew that I wanted this more than anything I've ever wanted.

Yet, I couldn't take her.

Sadie's P.O.V.

Kurama suddenly collapsed on top of me, but was careful not to squish me beneath him.

"Kurama?" His throbbing member was still pressed tightly against my most sensitive spot, "Are you okay?"

I was confused. Why was he stopping?

"I… I can't do it." He panted out.

"What, are you dysfunctional? Am I dysfunctional?"

He chuckled, "No. Of course not."

"Then what's the problem?" I demanded.

He brushed some hair from my face and cupped my cheek, "As much as I really want this, I feel like it's not the right time."

I stared at him waiting for him to crack a sly grin and say, "Just kidding!" However, he remained silent as he ran his fingers through my hair.

Finally, I sighed in defeat, "Okay. Now, go finish in the bathroom so you don't hurt yourself anymore."

The sly grin I was looking for earlier appeared as a smirk, "You could do it for me."

I gaped at him. He was such a fox!

"Ugh! Go do it yourself!" I pushed him off of me and almost off the bed. I was pissed because now he was just teasing me.

I heard him groan in discomfort as he lifted himself from the bed.

My eyes were unwillingly drawn to his arousal as he closed one hand around it and pulled down. I blushed madly, "I said to go in the bathroom!" I about yelled. I tossed a pillow in his face.

"I'm going, I'm going. I'm not allowed to relieve some of the pain first?" he complained lightly.

"Not in front of me!" I felt my blush spread.

Finally, he went into the bathroom and I grabbed my clothes and pulled them back on. I glanced at the clock.

It was seven. I gaped. We hadn't even had sex, but we'd fore played for two hours? Damn.

It didn't take Kurama very long in the bathroom, which didn't surprise me after two freaking hours.

He must've been ready to cum at any given moment.

He reached down to the floor for his clothes and got dressed. Sitting beside me on the bed, he pulled me into his lap.

A long growl came from his stomach.

"Worked up an appetite, huh?" I felt hungry, too, and the other guys would be up wanting breakfast as well.

Kurama stood, taking me with him in his arms, and carried me downstairs.

He set me down in the kitchen, kissed the top of my head, and sat down to wait patiently after retrieving the newspaper.

It wasn't long before scents of food were wafting through the house.

A still yawning Yusuke filed into the kitchen, followed by the others.

"You're always waking us up with food," it sounded as though Yusuke were complaining as he sat at the table.

"So?" I asked.

He cracked a grin, "It's the only way to do it."

We laughed.

For once, the laughter did not stop when Hiei and Candi came into the room.

It felt good, but I also hated being treated differently when everyone thought I was dying. Except Touya.

I watched Hiei carefully; his mood seemed foul.

"What's eating you?" I asked. I couldn't help but to feel concerned for him.

My gut was wrenched with unease.

Partially because I was worried about him and partially because I was sure that pheromones were still coming off of my and Kurama's bodies in waves.

Candi was fidgeting, "Well, um, actually, it's my fault. I – " she was cut short by a glare from Hiei that was so deadly, you would think that looks could kill.

"Damn, Hiei. Lighten up. It can't be that bad." Yusuke lightly punched him in the shoulder.

Hiei's eyes snapped towards Yusuke, "It's none of your business, detective. It was something that was not appreciated at all, and I believe I've made myself very clear on that?" he asked his question to Candi.

"Y-yes." She answered. She looked completely miserable.

I served food to a quiet table, keeping an eye on Hiei. I was suddenly aware of Kurama watching me and I met his gaze with a blush. He'd caught me watching Hiei.

"I, uh, I'm going to go eat in the garden." I stood up with my plate. Kurama stood as well.

"I'll join you."

"No." I shook my head, "I want some time alone, please."

He let me go.

Kurama's P.O.V.

I sadly watched her go. I had my suspicions, but I couldn't be for sure quite yet.

I looked over at Hiei. He'd finished his meal and was getting up to leave.

"Where are you going?" I asked as I sat down again.

He glared at me, "To train." Then added, "Alone." When Candi had moved to follow him.

She froze and looked down ashamedly.

He left without another word. The tension in the room immediately decreased and the men began talking amongst themselves.

"So, what exactly did you do?" Yusuke asked Candi.

The kitchen became quiet again, waiting on bated breath for her answer.

"I… I kissed him," she finally answered.

Everyone gaped at her as though she were crazy.

"For someone in your position, that was not the smartest thing you could've done." I told her.

Her angry eyes met mine, "What do you mean, 'someone in my position'?"

My eyes widened, "You mean you don't know the situation in which you were brought to Hiei?"

She straightened, "Daddy arranged the engagement with Hiei. He asked you, too, Kurama, but I chose Hiei."

Yusuke's aura darkened, "I would not use the word 'arranged' for what your dad did."

Candi became confused, "What do you mean?"

She actually didn't know the full extent of it.

Yusuke and I exchanged glances.

Yusuke chuckled darkly, "That son of a bitch."

"Candi," I told her, "Your engagement was forced on Hiei by your father. He threatened us if we didn't give him candidates."

Her eyes were blank at first, then she began to boil, "What?!" she yelled, furious, "Daddy is so DEAD! He is going to hear hell from me!"

She about stormed out before she turned back to us and bowed low, "I'm so sorry for all the trouble," she was calm, "Please give Hiei and Sadie my apologies as well. You will not hear from me or my father again."

Then she rampaged out of the house yelling all sorts of curses at her father.

We all sat speechless for a while, unable to quite grasp what had happened.

"So, she's gone. Just like that?" Yusuke sounded in complete awe.

"Yeah." I said, awe coming out in my voice, too.

Laughter filled the kitchen; we all felt so relieved.

I couldn't wait to tell Sadie. My laughter died in my throat.

Sadie. Did this mean I would lose her? Dread clogged my throat.

At that moment, she came inside, empty plate in hand. She looked around at everyone laughing hysterically.

"What's so funny?" she turned her back on us as she washed her dishes.

Their laughter began to die down until Yusuke was calm enough to answer her, "Candi left. She's gone. Poof! Forever."

Sadie looked around at us in shock, "Did she now?"

Yusuke grinned, "Yep! Now you and Hiei can be together again!"

My heartbeat raced. I didn't dare to look at her, but I was surprised to find her suddenly in my lap, clinging to my neck.

"No need. I have Kurama." She nuzzled my neck with her nose.

I felt my heartbeat slow back down, although I could've sworn I heard hesitation in her voice.

I put it out of my mind; I didn't want those thoughts in my head.

I found myself holding her tightly to me.

"Kurama," she said weakly, "Not quite so tight."

I looked down at her, her face was scrunched up in pain, and immediately loosened my grip.

"Did the bruises come back?"

She nodded. That must have been why she really wanted to be alone. She'd felt it coming.

I looked around the table. Touya and Jin weren't there. How had I missed that?

"How did Hiei take it?" Curiosity burned in Sadie's voice.

Yusuke chuckled, "He doesn't know, yet. I don't think we should tell him, either. I want to see if he ever even asks about her." He laughed hysterically.

"Sorry to ruin your fun, but, knowing Hiei, it won't take him too long to figure out she's not coming back. Regardless if you decide not to tell him." I said.

As if he knew we'd been talking about him, Hiei rushed in, shirtless and perspiring from his training.

His breathing was ragged, "She… she left? For good?"

I turned to Yusuke with a smirk, "Told you."

Hiei's eyes turned on me, "So, it's true?"

I nodded. I saw his entire body relax then stiffen again in the span of three seconds. His eyes were on Sadie as she was still curled up in my lap. She wasn't looking at him.

"I see." He turned and disappeared outside again.

I hadn't noticed how tightly Sadie had been gripping me until she let go and stood up.

Three days later…

It was about mid-day.

I sat across the room from Sadie as Yukina healed her bruises again.

I couldn't stand seeing Sadie in pain and nearly begged Yukina to come over.

Sadie had been staring blankly out the window since Yukina had started.

The glow finally faded from Yukina's hands as she stood. Still, Sadie did not move.

Yukina walked around to look out the window, too, stared for a moment, then placed a gentle hand on Sadie's shoulder.

Sadie barely seemed to register it as she put her hand on top of Yukina's, "Thank you." She said.

Yukina smiled, "Of course. I'll be on my way, then."

I murmured my thanks as well as Yukina slipped through the bedroom door.

I looked over at Sadie. Her lips were pulled into a thin line. I went over to her and peered out the window.

I should have known.

From the window, we could see Hiei out there training. She was watching him.

I sighed.

"He's been out there for three straight days now." Her voice was monotone, yet thick with worry, "You don't think he's trying to work himself to death, do you?"

It was in that moment that I fully realized why it was that I couldn't have sex with her, yet clung to her so hopefully.

I'd known all along that she would never be able to give up on Hiei. No matter how hard she tried, she would never stop loving him.

"Go to him." The words left my lips before I could even think about them.

Sadie turned slowly to me, eyes wide in disbelief, "What… did you say?"

Sadie's P.O.V.

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Or what I thought I was hearing.

"You heard me," he said, "Go to him. He needs you much more than I do."

I gaped at him, "Kurama, don't be ridiculous. I'm not going back to him. I gave him up, remember? I'm with you now."

Kurama shook his head, "You never gave him up, and we both know that you never truly could. I will be just fine as long as you are happy."

My vision clouded with tears. Kurama knew and understood me better than anyone.

He knew I would be happy with him, but he also knew that I'd be happier with hiei.

No woman would ever be deserving of Kurama's love and care. Especially not me.

I stood up and embraced him tightly, tears streaming down my face. Perhaps if I left Kurama this way, it would be easier for him when I was gone.

I could only hope.

Kurama's arms wrapped tightly around me, "You should go. You're right about him, as always. He probably will work himself to death."

I pulled back from him and nodded, "Okay." I sniffed.

Kurama kissed me deeply and passionately one last time. When he pulled away, he wiped the tears from my cheeks and smiled, "Go."

This time, I didn't hesitate. I bolted down the stairs and out the back door.

Once Hiei was in sight, I called out his name.

He didn't respond.

His area for training was limited to a small circle of trees.

I watched him anxiously, "Hiei, would you talk to me, please?"

Nothing. I looked at his face. It was blank. He wasn't really seeing and wasn't hearing, either. His life force felt very low. I really had been right.

Hiei was slowly killing himself.

"Hiei!" I yelled and ran right at him. I had to make him stop.

My eyes widened. His sword came down; there was a splash of blood.

Hiei's eyes refocused and landed on me, "Sadie!"

I had caught the edge of his sword between my hands. He'd swung harder than I'd anticipated, causing two identical cuts on each of my palms.

Hiei dropped his sword as fresh tears streamed down my face; they had nothing to do with the pain in my hands.

"Hiei, you idiot!" I clenched my fists at my side, sending droplets of blood into the grass, "Just what were you trying to do?"

Hiei flinched, "What do you care? You have Kurama now."

That pissed me off, "I care because I love you, you dumbass!"

Hiei stared at me, wide-eyed, "You… you're…" he couldn't seem to get out a sentence, "You can't love me."

"And why the hell not?" I demanded, "Don't you even dare mention Kurama, so help me, I will punch you in the face!"

He could only blink at me.

I sighed, "Yes, I love Kurama, but it's not the same way I love you. Kurama realizes this. He let me go."

Kurama had known that I couldn't have ended it with him. I cared too much. But Kurama cared, too.

Hiei said nothing, but he grabbed my wrists and gently licked the blood from my hands.

I winced when his tongue ran over my wounds.

When he was done, my hands were completely healed. All that was left were two thin red welts.

"I'm sorry," he whispered.

I reached up and wrapped my arms around his neck, "You dummy. You were already forgiven."

No sooner had his arms twined around my waist, he collapsed under my weight.

I blinked down at him in surprise, then smiled. Completely relaxed, he'd fallen fast asleep.

A/N:

OMG! I'M ON A ROLL!

Sorry for not warning you about the half lemon, but I don't believe in such things. XD

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