Tsukimisou

By Elendea

Disclaimer: Yu Yu Hakusho is copyright of it's respectable owners and I in no way take hold over the characters as they appear, save Rei. Original and she is mine.

Chapter 2: Nobara

Dinner was eaten alone, the shower running softly for a little while. Left too long with his own thoughts he mused he'd go mad. Rei was deafly afraid of something, and her uncertainty was killing her. Because of her desire to please him... 'He' wanted children; she had never stated that... She'd given up everything for him and he could never repay that debt. He only asked for more then she was ready to give. Disgusted at himself for not realizing how much she really thought about it, how it effected her emotions and actions. He couldn't bear to see her like this...

The food he ate tasted like ashes, a hunger burning in him he couldn't satisfy. No sleep would he get this night... Tomorrow he'd tell her he didn't care anymore about children... Want or not, she was his first priority. He had to end this before it got out of hand. He'd had hopes, but he needed to look at reality. Rei was to adamant about something... perhaps something she'd been trying to tell him... He hadn't listened. Now he would, if she could ever try to speak it aloud again. Softly he knocked on the door, she gave a muffled reply and he slipped the door open. Already in bed she lay curled up on her side, facing the wall.

"Oyasumi nasai..." He whispered.

"Oyasumi." Kurama sighed. Changing into sleep clothes he never took his eyes off Rei's still form, the pup curled up at her back, covers arranged so he couldn't brush against her in their sleep. This now struck a cord of his own anger. That was going a little too far. Climbing into bed he in turn faced the opposite wall, yanking the little blanket he had been left. This proved folly when he lost sight of his own strength and the small puppy was catapulted into the pillows, rolling into the head bored. Both remaining occupants shot upward, Kurama wincing at the sight of Rei glaring. Without a word she scooped up the poor animal and cradled him. Crawling out from beneath the tangle of covers she marched out of the room. Kurama held his breath but the door clicked softly closed.

The morning dawned gray and cold, yanking him from the few shattered hours of sleep he'd managed to claim. The bed was again empty, Rei had never returned, at least he didn't think... A headache was over taking him and not even a warm shower could work out his stiff muscles. Rei wasn't in the kitchen either but nothing had been touch suggesting she hadn't eaten. Somewhat relived by this he cooked for the both of them. Nearly finished with eggs and toast a fresh-faced Rei returned from where ever it was she'd gone. Dressed for work, her slick pant suite complimented her face and figure. He hadn't noticed but the pup had been curled up on a rather large fluffy pillow in the living room, running to her when she entered.

"I've made breakfast... You should eat; you haven't eaten since lunch yesterday. The young woman sighed, taking her usual seat and rubbing her temples softly. Kurama smiled, working faster but notice the sluggish movements more. He was tired... Apparently Rei hadn't slept much either. He sat her plate down in front of her.

"Thank you..." She mumbled and stood, disappearing into the bedroom. She returned and handed him a bottle of painkiller, smirking softly.

"Thank you, how did you know?"

"Your eyes are nearly blood shot." Said eyes narrowed.

"Why do you care?"

"Perhaps I shouldn't?"

"Don't start that again."

"Start what? It's a perfectly plausible question." She glared back.

"Rei I'm sorry for last night, now stop what it is your trying to prove. I love you more then anything, you know this." She didn't answer, picked at her food and then readied to leave. Quietly he leaned against the bedroom doorframe, watching her finish for preparations. As she passed him she paused for a few seconds.

"I love you..." Her voice was soft, thicker then normal. But she walked right out the door without looking back.

"I'm calling you at lunch to make sure your eating!" Kurama called after her.

Kurama returned home, the apartment quiet and void of life. Worry creased his features as he notice the sun beginning it's decent. He waited in the semi-darkness for half an hour, getting up to explore the rooms and confirm she'd come home after work. Everything was in order, the clothes she'd been wearing earlier were carelessly tossed in the hamper, and nothing of her closet could be picked out as missing. Where then the hell was she! No unknown smells roved the spacious apartment... So logic set in, he called Meru, nothing, Keiko, Shizuru, finally giving up on finding her that way it dawn on him that they lived across from a park... Recently she'd gotten a half wolf half dog pup; perhaps she'd gone to walk him...? This he smacked his forehead for. Of course that's what she had done, no one could have over powered the Wolf demon. Somewhat relived Kurama decided to find Rei, perhaps put his mind better at ease if he walked with her.

Rei swung back and forth slowly, Aki sitting curled up at one of the swing legs. His leash crumpled upon the small amount of fine white sand. Even with her hair hiding her face and eyes down cast she mumbled. "You can try and sneak up but it won't work if I can catch your scent." She didn't receive a reply, but her back connected with something solid. Whom ever it was closed their hands over hers, careful not to squeeze to hard.

"Yes... That would be a problem." Kurama said softly, running his hands down her arms sensually until he reached her middle back, giving a strong push to start the swing up again. Rei gave no resistance, encouraging the swing higher. "I was worried about you, you have a habit of disappearing when you want to."

"I know... Wolves are solitary animals by nature..." She looked up, snapping her head back and forth to spray her hair from her face.

"Is something wrong?"

"No." Kurama fell silent; Aki had raised his head to him but not given so much as a tail wag.

"That is a beautiful dress Rei... New? I've never seen it before."

"Yes, the girls helped to pick it out..." Thin straps covered her cream colored shoulders, holding up a visually stunning clean neck line, just enough modesty for a rosy blush. The material appeared loose but graced her curves into a long fall of skirt. Now handing limply over her bent knees. Sandals of the same pale green color tied around her ankles.

"I think it's lovely, you got it the other day then?"

"Yes." He reached out to push her again but stopped, catching one of the swing's chains instead. The sudden jolt spun the swing and nearly unseated Rei, turning her loose grip into a scramble to hand on. "What was that for!?"

Kurama took hold of the other chain and stabilized her, now standing in the swing's path. "Tell me..."

"Let go, nothings wrong." Rei planted her feet and tried to move the chain backward. Kurama clung fast, pulling forward suddenly and casting an arm around her waist.

"I can smell when you're lying." He whispered into her ear, a look of surprise as she suddenly was forced to stand. Rei reacted in a manner he wouldn't of thought, pulling away until he inadvertently tugged the swing closer for balance. That was a mistake. The swing crashed into her and she tumbled over, not wanting to bring injury he brought her to his chest as they both fell. A painful gasp wrenched from his throat, Rei lay still frightened to hurt him further.

"Are you all right?" She asked after a long pause.

"I just landed wrong on my side, something just got my ribs. I'll be fine." She could feel his heart beating beneath her fingertips. Increased from his pain no doubt. His strong arms came around her and he tightened his grip, laughing as he snuggled into her hair. "You're a walking disaster."

Rei blinked, turning her head to look at him. "Me, what about you!?" She turned to face him fully, hiking her skirt above her knees, using hands and knees to avoid contact in fear of further injury. "I believe you've taken that title from me with that little stunt you pulled!" Kurama laughed harder, brushing her bangs from her face.

"Was that a way to get attention Mrs. Minamino?" He asked, sliding a hand up her thigh and around to her hip, drawing her body closer to his.

"Of course it wasn't." Rei snapped, pausing at the sudden influx of sensations. The smooth tingles that ran through her as his breath became short bursts on her bare neck. Aki whined suddenly a cold wet nose was pushed between them. Rei immediately sat up carefully, Aki on the other hand jumped into her arms. Kurama winced and she pushed to her haunches, standing with a push to avoid him further hurt. Though half way in her standing he'd grabbed the hem of her skirt to make sure it stayed down. Gently he propped himself up on an elbow and with Rei's offered hand stood easily. With the half wolf mutt in her arms Kurama wrapped a firm hand around Rei's waist, keeping her as close as possible.

Once home she offered the dog to him, which had warmed up enough to lick his face and snuggle happily into his chest. A rare sight. Rei moved to prepare dinner and Kurama was elected to feed the animal. Disappearing often into the bedroom. Dusk had settled into darkness, a cool breeze blowing freely through the open windows. They shared a simple dinner, conversation pleasant and light as her frown was replaced by a loving smile. Something about him sent her into a clouded, hazy world where only they existed and nothing else. A perfect world... But it was an alluring illusion marred by reality. They both lingered at the dinner table before Rei brushed her teeth and prepared for a night of paper work. But the dishes nagged and Kurama again contented himself in the bedroom...

Sighing she began to clean, drying as she went along. Footsteps announced Kurama had come out from hiding, sneaking up behind her slowly. Rei sat the last dry dish down and turned toward the red head, a hand snaking out to press against her back. "What are you doing?" She asked playfully suspicious. He only smiled and slowly covered her lips with his. Gently as he gained entrance to her mouth, exploring each damp corner with a slow, deliberant pace. Rei chuckled and pulled back enough to speak. "What are you doing?" She repeated. But his hands answered silently as they moved lower to her hips. Rolling them against the counter and pulling her tightly against him. Rei gasped in surprise, feeling him through her skirt as he hiked it up around her thighs. "Thi-" Her voice was cut short by a powerful and hungry kiss, each one deeper then the last. He stroked her hips gently, becoming more aggressive every time she submitted to his game. He continued to pass his hands over her until he received the groan of pleasure he wanted.

"Are you trying to seduce me?" Rei asked suddenly, his lips slowing on her neck.

"And if I am?" He purred, switching to her mouth. Her soft hand gently touched his cheek and he hungrily devoured her lips. Exerting enough pressure to keep her close. He moved her in his arms, hampered by the barriers between them. He picked her up, Rei in turn wrapping her legs around him. She thought he'd set her on the counter but with a strong grip he carried her to the bedroom, setting her down gently on the edge of then bed. She hadn't noticed before but candles had been lit and a bath had been drawn. The smells of roses filled her nose and she let him lay her down as she sighed softly. Like falling petals he kissed her neck gently, hands moving her hips to meet his. Rei moaned softly and let her hands seek the buttons of his shirt. Slowly working them free as he waited patiently. Once fully unbutton he slipped his shirt off and crawled over her, running a hand up her back. He groaned into her kiss as she let her hands wander on his bare skin; the movement only quickened his pulse and need to have her.

Kurama drew her farther onto their bed; cradling her body against his as he sought the zipper of her dress. Removing it slowly as he helped himself to the soft skin now exposed. Rei wiggled as he stroked her, finding she didn't like it he didn't repeat it. Instead his hand moved to remove the bra she wore and the useless dress he'd pulled to her waist. For a long time he paused looking at her. Slowly removing the dress down her legs. With ease he lifted her up and took her to the bath, setting her nearly naked body on the side of the tub. Now self-conscious she quickly covered her exposed breasts, blushing softly. Kurama chuckled murmuring his approval of them. She stood smiling at his teasing; pressing against him while her hands sought his belt. He held his hands aloft in a taunting manner as she unlatched it and agonizingly slow let his pants drop to the tile. Her hands followed suite with his underclothes.

Gently he pulled her against him, feeling her body shiver with delight. His hands removed the last barrier as his lips claimed hers, convinced he'd take her she was not expecting for him to let go and step into the bubble filled bath. Kurama held a hand out to her and she got in, the same eager hand pulling her into the water as he settled into a sitting position. As she sat he pulled her on top of him, holding her form behind. With a groan he leaned back and sighed deeply. "Comfortable?" He asked, Rei nodded snuggling into his chest. "Now will you tell me what was bothering you?"

"You went through all this trouble to get me to talk?"

"By any means no. This was what I wanted at the time, just relax. I won't bite, yet..." He nuzzled into her neck. Rei laughed and cupped a handful of bubbles in her hand, meaning to blow them at him but a tall and smoothly designed wine glass was dropped in her vision. They clinked glasses softly, Rei taking only the smallest of sips. But that didn't stop the intoxication as he gently pressed his lips against hers.

"So you intend to have a bath?" She asked and Kurama nearly fell over. Rei laughed and moved to sit across from him, grabbing a washcloth. Opening the bottle of body wash she motion for him to turn around and gently ran the cool cloth over his skin. After the bath Rei leaned against the side of the tub and sighed softly, rolling her shoulders to release the muscles, Kurama on the other hand took the opening to rub them gently. After a while she grabbed a towel and dried off dressing quickly in a short nightgown Kurama had placed out, her eyes widening slightly. The fox followed suite but the mood was more sensual then ever. The candles where lower and the rose scented air had deepened. Rei's own scent was over powering his will as he gently pulled her to his bare chest, breathing in the clean smell of her hair. Kurama lifted her and placed her back on the bed her soft kisses spurring him as he leaned forward. In the soft darkness he let his hand slip up her thigh, gently untying the ribbon that would again remove the barriers between them, his body hungry for more.

Light softly reached into the sky, morning coming slow as Kurama's soft breath tickled her neck. Rei hadn't slept as well as she should have, an energy flowing through her veins that had not previously been there. Her heart felt cold, icy even though she remained warm curled against his strong body, his contours fitting to hers as if they where whole. She lay away staring at the ceiling in the slow hours of morning twilight. Fingers suddenly moved across her stomach and around to her back, turning her and pulling her close to him.

"How long have you been awake?" Came his murmured voice, her eyes passed over Kurama's face, crimson hair rumpled and falling seductively about his neck and shoulders, deep emerald green eyes narrowed from sleep. Rei's own were wide with alertness, they averted and she shrugged. "Unsatisfied?" He asked, raising to his elbow. Rei laughed and shook her head.

"Just thinking..."

"You know what that led to,"

"You're not funny."

"Wasn't trying to be." He smiled, leaning over her as he laid her flat, gently wrapping a strand of her hair around his finger. "Tell me." She sighed; the simple movement sent a shutter through him.

"I-I want a family..." Midnight eyes turned to meet his and his heart jumped into his throat.

"Is that you talking? Or you're love?" He wouldn't receive an answer as her lips covered his, pulling him into it but he came willingly. "You're going to me my death you do realize..." He rested upon elbows, green eyes piecing her to her soul. She smiled softly, the pinkness of her mouth alluring. Resisting her mouth he bent down to kiss her neck.

"Ah, no you don't. None of that." Rei pushed against his chest, laughing.

"You should of known better." He whispered into her ear, husky and sensual as his teeth nibbled on her ear. Gently he ran his tongue over the pulse point on her neck, softly kissing into her skin. His hand slipped from her back to her chest, his touch feather light. The things he wanted to do to her, but he resisted moving slow on such a delicate being. But now and again he let his inner thoughts come out, he smiled into her neck pulling a groan from her as he gently placed kisses on a pressure point. Running his thumb down her arm to her elbow, pressing in just the right spot. Somehow she knew what he was up to, using her sharp fangs to get him in the upper shoulder. "Ouch. What was that for?"

"Zamamiro. Just because I've said this doesn't mean we have to get busy, Mr. Minamino."

"Hn, really now. But I have need to plant my most important seed, can I help if you've only made the urge maddening Mrs. Minamino?" Her reply was lost as his mouth closed over hers, gently lowing himself, her protests forgotten as he tested a new sensation. With pleasure he took her wrists and held them above her head, making her helpless to the hungry fox. He could never hurt her and the sound of her laughter was music to his ears. Aroused and in ecstasy of her words made his caresses tender, putting her under the spell she usually had over him. Unable to fight any longer he was as good as his word as their bond deepened with the hope for the future.