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Chapter 5
Three Simple Words

(Hiei's P.O.V)

Hiei felt his heart beating like a drum in his chest. It was beating so hard and fast, he was actually afraid it would burst right from its place!

'Oh Kurama, do you know what you do to me? Do you have any idea of the pain you cause me? You are the only one who can make me feel this way. The only one who can make me smile like a fool, and at the same time make me feel like I don't deserve to be alive. Why do you have this power over me? Ever since I was young, I wanted to be strong, to be the best I could be. But after I met you, I looked down at my self. I don't feel worthy to be in you presence…I don't feel worthy to be team mates, no, friends with a creature as beautiful as you…

'And you know you're beautiful. Your ningen body may not be as strong as your former Yoko, but it is still beautiful. Everything you do is beautiful……the way you walk, the way you talk, the way you fight, and your smile. Oh your smile…before I met you I didn't know such beauty could exist……and your eyes……no one will ever find an emerald that can match your eyes…

'As I said, I don't feel worthy. I don't feel worthy of your friendship, of your care, of your smile…I could never be good enough for you. For your love……

'Loving you is probably one of the worst, and best decisions I have ever made…I regret it. I regret it, but I also don't. Because of you I have finally learned what love is. But because of you, I also know the meaning of sadness… I love you Kurama. I really, truly do, and I probably never will get over you……and telling you how I feel, will just push you farther away. But something inside me is saying that I must. So I will. As soon as I find my voice……'

"K-Kurama?" I finally whispered, fear consuming my heart

"Yes?" he turned to face me on the bench, his hair swinging behind him. I could feel my heart lighten when I saw the sweet, caring look on is face. I always hoped that when he smiled at me with that face, that he really did care about me………but he uses that smile all the time, so it means nothing…

Its funny, how even thought I have fought countless enemies, survived brutal life threatening battles, and managed to keep up my façade, I can't say three simple words. I love you. Love…such a simple word, but with so much meaning. The use of the word can change a persons live in countless ways. It could make you the happiest person alive, or it could break you. Crush your spirits. Bring down every desire or hope you ever had to know the meaning happiness. Such power……for something so simple. Did I really want to use this word? Could I honestly say that this ache is my heart……Is love? I don't know, but I'm about to find out.

"Kurama…what is that Yusuke is always saying? 'What's life if you don't pull down your pants and slide on the ice?'"

Kurama laughed as I quoted the Spirit detective we have all come to know and love. Kurama laughing……music to my ears……

"I assume what that means is; what's life if you don't take chances? So even thought I'm risking a lot by saying this…I know I must."

Hiei's face suddenly became very serious. His deep red eyes showed all the sadness and longing he had been hiding all this time. 'W-what is he about tell me?' Kurama wondered, curiosity getting the better of him.

"Kurama, I love you."

(Kurama's P.O.V)

I could feel my heart stop. 'W-what? What did he just say?' Kurama wasn't sure if he heard him correctly. 'Did he just say……that he loved me?'

Hiei looked at me, and when I looked back at him, I could see through his crimson depths, right to his soul. Those three simple words……he meant them. Those three words that I have longed to hear all this years……he said them! And he meant it. Hiei…Hiei loves me.

The fact didn't seem to register in my mind. As much as I wanted it, it was so hard to realize that my dream had come true. The man I have loved for longer than I can remember, loved me back. My heart rose in my chest, and felt as light as a feather. Butterflies seemed to flutter about in my whole body. But it wasn't a bad feeling, it felt……amazing. Was this happiness? Is this what I have been waiting for my whole life? It was sheer bliss…like nothing I have ever felt before!

Hiei took it the wrong way. His eyes lost their shine, and his face fell into a frown. He slowly pushed himself from the wooden bench. He stood up, his back to me. "Good bye Kurama……" he whispered, and slowly began to walk away.

I heard a light 'clink', and turned my attention to where he once stood. In his place was a black tear gem. I bent down and picked it up. I couldn't believe it……a tear gem. That meant

Hiei had cried. It was perfectly round, and was a silvery black color. It was beautiful, like no stone I have ever seen before.

Hiei had cried. He cried…because of me. Because I didn't respond to his confession.

'Oh no!' I was overcome with horror. Hiei had taken my speechlessness the wrong way! Because I didn't answer him, he thought that I was rejecting his love!

I looked up and saw that he was still in my sight. No! I cannot lose him! I……I can't let him go without letting him know how I feel! With out letting him know that I love him too.

"Hiei!" I yelled, and ran to him. I turned him around and took his hands in mine. Tears were streaming from his eyes, and landing on the ground as gems with a soft clink.

"Hiei……" with out warning, Hiei sank to his knees, bringing me with him. He started to sob, so I wrapped my arms around him. His chest was heaving as I held him against me and slowly rocked us back and forth. "Shhhh Hiei……it will be ok……" I also felt tears fall from my eyes, and land upon Hiei's raven head. We we're both crying, when he suddenly wrapped his arms around me, and returned my embrace. We stayed like that, until the sobs subsided. I pushed him forward gently, but still held his hands.

"Kurama……I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that, I-.."

"No Hiei, I'm sorry……for not telling you sooner………Hiei, I love you to."

Hiei's expression changed instantly. From sadness, to shock, to disbelief, to happiness………then Hiei did something I have never seen before.

He smiled.

He actually smiled. Not one of his smirks that he did so often, but a genuine smile. Hiei smiled at me……and suddenly I knew that all was right in this mixed up world, at that moment I knew that Hiei and I would be together forever.

I closed my eyes, as did he, and our lips met. For the first time, Hiei and I kissed. He was hesitant at first, but than he became bolder and wrapped his arms tightly around me. His lips were as soft as a spring breeze, and so was his kiss. I wanted to stay like that forever, in is arms, enveloped in his sweet kiss……but he parted our lips.

"Kurama?" his eyes were hazy and his smile was crooked. "Please don't ever leave me…"

I smiled. "I'll never ever leave you, I love you so much Hiei, I want to be with you forever.."

He closed his eyes with a satisfied smile, and snuggled against my chest. I rested my chin atop his head, and sighed contentedly.

And as the sun rose in the still star filled sky, two people, demons rather, finally found something that we search for all are lives, Happiness.

((Re-reads fic)) Wow. How corny was that…oh well, I enjoyed writing it, and I hope you enjoyed reading it!

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