"Alright Keiko, let's start out with warm ups, then we'll go straight into dueling." Keiko nodded as she started stretching once both of them were done; they both got into a strike position. Hiei lunged first, and Keiko blocked it with a counter, throwing Hiei off.

Hiei smirked, "You're getting better Keiko." He lunged at her again and ended up pushing her down to the ground, as their swords flew across the field. They were both face to face, with Hiei's hands on Keiko's sides. Hiei leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on Keiko's lips and leaned back, waiting for Keiko to take the second step. Keiko looked up at Hiei with a dazed look and leaned in again. They both broke apart after their second kiss; Hiei stood up and Keiko looked confused. Hiei offered her his hand and pulled her up to her feet. He grabbed her and went up into a tree, placing her down on his lap.

"Alright Keiko, we need to talk." Keiko looked up at Hiei.

"I know."

"What do you feel between us?" Keiko smiled.

"Chemistry, I feel connected to you." Hiei smiled.

"And what about Yusuke?" Keiko's smile dropped.

"I'm sorry but I have to ask if you want to be with me."

"I know, and I don't feel anything for in anymore, other than friendship." Hiei smirked.

"I'm going to need you to relax, this may still hurt." Hiei said, as he took off his bandana. Keiko ran her fingers around his third eye.

"So beautiful." Hiei half-smiled as he started looking through Keiko's mind. When he didn't see anything he didn't like, he started to pull out of her mind, that is, until he saw a dream that Keiko had previously. In her dream, he was bent over, thrusting his erection into her. He must have looked dumbstruck, because the next moment he felt Keiko tugging at his shoulder.

"Hiei, are you alright?" He looked at Keiko and kissed her hard, thrusting his tongue into her mouth; tasting every inch of her sweet cavern. He then pulled away.

"Well we should head back." Hiei picked up Keiko as she nodded. He then picked up the two swords and headed home.

Later that night when everyone was asleep, Hiei snuck into Keiko's room and placed a hand over Keiko's mouth as she awoke.

"Shhh, can I sleep next to you tonight, I know that I'm kinda movin things a little fast here." Keiko nodded as Hiei slipped into the covers, spooning her in front of him.



"Goodnight, Hiei," Keiko whispered. Hiei kissed her head and closed his eyes.