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Kurama had headed back to his room. After that little confrontation with a little flame named Hiei, he felt he needed a shower. 'That's weird. I haven't felt this way since I left my old habits behind. Why is it that this demon made me feel like......................... Kuronue did?' Kurama quickly pushed back that thought in the recesses of his mind. No, he didn't want to relive that. He had felt deeply for Kuronue, possibly even loved him. When he died, he felt immeasurable pain.
He never wanted to love again. He didn't want to feel anything for Hiei. He never wanted to experience the pain of losing a loved one again. 'That's why I put up with Yomi, for my mother,' he reminded himself. He took a chance when he let his mother into his heart, but they were in the Ningenkai, the chances of losing her were so low. How he hated Inari for this wretched fate.
He took his shower and then returned to his room. What to do? Yomi hadn't limited the places he could go in the building. Since Yomi hadn't ordered his presence or given him any type of assignment, he had the entire day free to himself. He wandered aimlessly, looking for something to do, planning possible escape routes when Yomi had to go away. Somehow, he had ended up walking in the direction of Yomi's office. He was going to turn and walk away. He had no desire to see him any time soon. Just as he turned away, he heard a deep voice.
"Hn. What makes you think I want this alliance anyway?"
"Stupid runt. It's not your choice to make. Mukuro and I had agreed to this alliance. You have no say over her orders." Yomi said.
"I have no problem with Mukuro. But I don't remember the ambassadors agreeing to this portion."
"They went over it and they all signed it."
"You must have threatened them all. They're not stupid and certainly not blind."
"Well, Hiei, I have great negotiating skills. My charm had won them over."
"Hn. You can say what you want, but I'm not validating the alliance."
"Oh, Hiei, you're such a baby, just because it's not to your liking doesn't mean the ambassadors don't like it."
"WHAT AMBASSADOR WOULD RECEDE HALF OF HIS KINGDOM FOR A SMALL PIECE OF INARABLE LAND IN UNCLAIMED TERRITORY?!"
"I think you're underestimating the value of that land. It would prove to be a stronghold for Mukuro's kingdom."
"Yes, a good strategic point to attack the inhabitable ice caps of the Makai. You know what I think?" A few seconds later, Kurama smelled smoke. Hiei had burned the fraudulent contract.
"Argh! Look what you had done you fuckin' brat! How dare you show such insolence to your superior!?!" Other such exclamations were shouted as Hiei left the room. Kurama had smiled at hearing the little scuffle. He wished he could have gotten Yomi so worked up. Hiei saw him. Why was the fox laughing?
"Hn. Find something funny?" Kurama looked at him. Hiei was a little surprised. For the first time, Kurama had smiled, not a smirk or a grin, but a true smile. If it was possible, Kurama looked even more radiant when he smiled.
"Nothing, Hiei. I've just never seen Yomi overreact to something before. Everyone seems to bow down at his feet, but you defy him."
"It's because I'm not afraid of him. He could threaten Mukuro's ambassadors, but not me." Kurama was still looking at him, with a gentle smile gracing his lips. 'Why does he look like that? So innocent and beautiful?' Hiei thought.
"Are you busy now?"
"I suppose since I burned the contract, I'll have to attend another meeting to draft another one." Hiei responded.
"Oh." Kurama said dejectedly. Hiei didn't like the sad look that came upon his face.
"But, that won't be for a while. I'm not doing anything now." Hiei quickly said. He didn't know why, but he wanted to spend more time with this fox. He usually hated any company, but Kurama made him feel a strange warmth in his heart.
"Let's go back to the garden." Kurama said. They walked back to the artificial compound in silence. It wasn't an unusual silence, they enjoyed each other's company. When they reached the garden, it looked different to Hiei. Somehow, it seemed alive now. The air was a bit more humid, the plants more lively, and the water more clear. He looked at his human companion and then realized that Kurama had made it look alive. They sat down on the cool grass, by the pond. They stayed silent for a few more moments, then Kurama asked Hiei something that had been on his mind.
"Who's Mukuro?"
"My boss."
"How did you come to work for him?"
"Him? Mukuro's a woman."
"Oh." Kurama felt a little stab of jealousy. "Are you two close?"
"Like I said, she's my boss."
"Is that a no?"
"She just orders me around and trains me."
"For what?"
"To take over her territory when she dies."
"You mean you'll be like Yomi? A dictator?"
"Hn. I'll never be like Yomi. But yes, a dictator."
"How did Mukuro become so powerful?" Hiei paused a bit before answering. He was thinking it over. Kurama thought he looked so adorable.
"After Youko Kurama had died, the other thieves and great bandits seemed to go as well. Through some alliances Mukuro and Yomi had started to gain power. Over the past ten years, their power and expanded into the territories they own now. But, what really brought them into power was Raizen's death. He had the most power in the Makai until now. With him gone, there is no longer a S class demon guarding his turf."
"S class? Are Mukuro and Yomi also that powerful?" Kurama asked.
"Yes, high S class demons." Hiei answered. That was a problem for Kurama. Even Youko Kurama was only a lower S class demon. He would have a problem fighting off Yomi if he were to escape.
"What level are you?"
"Hn. Lower S class." Kurama was surprised. From what he could read of Hiei's youki, he thought he was only a lower B class demon. His eyes traveled to Hiei's right arm, and then up to his forehead. 'He's hiding his powers.' Kurama thought. 'Of course he would, no low class demon would stand up to Yomi like that.'
"Hn. Is that all you wanted to know about? Recent history of the Makai?" Hiei asked. 'Is Hiei disappointed?' Kurama thought. If he was, he sure hid it well.
"Of course not, I wanted to know more about you, actually."
"What's there to know?"
"Well, what kind of demon are you?"
"A mix." Kurama looked at him, urging him to continue.
"My mother was an ice maiden, my father a fire demon." Now Kurama was really shocked. Hiei was the Forbidden Child. He had heard stories about him being thrown off the isle of the Koorimes and then hearing him ruthlessly gaining power. The Forbidden Child was said to have a jagan and to have perfected the black dragon wave attack. Of course, he should have know, the headband hiding his jagan, and the bandages hiding his black dragon.
Hiei wasn't surprised when Kurama was in a state of shock. Most demons had fled from him when they found out who he was. He was now waiting for the redheaded vixen to flee from him. To his surprise, Kurama remained.
"I'm an S class demon, fox, and I'm the Forbidden Child. Shouldn't you be running away from me?"
"Is that supposed to scare me?" Hiei was confused.
"You might have all that power, but I bet you've never really experienced life. Having all the people cower before you everywhere you go? Being excluded from every group, never having anywhere to go? I bet you never had friends. You've probably never even had a first kiss." Hiei turned a little red. Kurama was stunned. Was all that he said true? He moved closer to Hiei, their faces just an inch apart.
"Hiei, is it true? You've never had a friend?" Kurama paused. "A first kiss?" Kurama's lips had descended very close to Hiei's. It was lingering for a few moments, so close, he could feel Hiei's soft breath on his face. Then, Hiei pulled away.
"I don't know what the hell you're talking about!" Hiei exclaimed. Kurama pulled back. 'Poor Hiei, never had a friend. He's had such a depraved life.' Kurama thought. He knew what it was like to be ostracized. He was excluded too when he was a young youko. Everyone either feared him or desperately wanted him. No one wanted to be his friend, his equal, well except Kuronue.
Kurama looked at Hiei. His eyes caught Hiei's. He saw such pain and loneliness in those red orbs. It was so sad, Hiei was such a young demon too. Suddenly, Hiei found himself wrapped in Kurama's arms. At first, Hiei had panicked, and tried to break free, but Kurama kept his firm grip. Hiei slowly calmed down and the stopped struggling. Kurama pulled him closer in his embrace. A hug was foreign to Hiei. He didn't know it felt so comforting. Slowly, he melted against Kurama's warm body. Somehow, Hiei felt like Kurama could kiss all of his pains away, like he was in paradise in those arms. Reluctantly, Hiei wrapped his arms around Kurama's torso. They remained like that for a few minutes.
Kurama knew how Hiei felt. Affection was a strange thing when you have been neglected your entire life. Sure, as a youko, Kurama had multiple partners, but no one had cared for him. He never knew what love was until he met his mother. Now, he was trying to make Hiei feel better, like those years of isolation and hurt would just disappear. Hiei didn't deserve to lead such a lonely life just because he was different.
Slowly, Kurama started to pull away from the embrace. Hiei was a little hesitant in letting Kurama go. He felt like if he let the fox go, he would never feel that warmth again. However, pride got the better of Hiei, and the jaganshi quickly pulled his hands back to himself. Kurama understood that Hiei was a little embarrassed for being a little clingy. He felt the same exact way when his mother first hugged him. Hiei turned away from him.
"Did you like that?" Kurama asked cautiously.
"Hn. It was just a hug." Kurama smiled inwardly. So, Hiei never had a hug either. Kurama liked the feeling that he gave Hiei his first hug. Unconsciously, he wanted this to be the first of many "firsts" to come.
Kurama then got up and started to shed the top layer of his clothes until a simple shirt and his pants were left. Hiei's face turned completely red.
"W-w-wwhat are you doing?!?" He turned away from the fox, shielding his eyes from watching Kurama remove any more items of clothing. Then he felt a splash of water on his back. Surprised, he turned around, and was met with another wave of water. 'What's this? The fox is splashing me with water? Does he wish to die?' Hiei thought.
"Come on in, Hiei. The water's fine." He giggled and then frolicked in the water some more. Hiei got up and moved away from the pond. He felt another wave of water hit his back. A little angry, he turned around to glare at the fox. Fire demons hated water.
"Oh, come on Hiei, it's fun." He splashed around in the pond some more. Hiei's eyes narrowed.
"You're dead, fox." Hiei took off his cloak and put his katana down. He charged into the water and engaged in water combat with the fox. They played in the pond for an hour, Kurama having the advantage, having experience in splashing an opponent with water. Hiei caught on quickly, but Kurama's longer arms were able to create bigger waves. For the first time, Hiei was enjoying himself in the water. Kurama threw a huge splash at Hiei and Hiei covered his eyes with his arm. When he looked back, the fox had disappeared. Surprised, he groped around in the water, wondering where he went. Kurama had attacked from underneath, catching Hiei in a tight hold. Hiei splashed around, trying to get free. Kurama was laughing and giggling and the jaganshi's futile attempts to break free. Hiei stopped and he looked up at his captor. Their eyes met, and all the playfulness left.
Hiei felt a warm sensation flow in his body again. Their faces drew close again and once again Hiei moved his face away. Kurama let Hiei go. They swam back to shore and Kurama promptly collapsed on the shore. He was tired from splashing around with Hiei. But it was worth it, for the first time since he came to the Makai, he had laughed and had fun.
Hiei watched his friend rest on the bank. He looked so beautiful! His wet hair had stuck onto his body and his wet clothes clung onto his body, revealing the curves of his body. Kurama's lips were parted, gasping for air. Hiei felt his body heat up. He threw Kurama's clothes to him.
"Put those on, you don't want to catch a cold." Kurama took the clothes and started to strip off his wet clothes. Hiei turned around, giving Kurama some privacy. Then, the fox sneezed, and Hiei heard him shudder. He turned around and saw a half naked Kurama. He blushed and inappropriate thoughts found their way into his mind. Shaking them off, he walked to Kurama. He held him close to his body and Kurama blushed as well.
"W-what are you doing, Hiei?" Kurama asked.
"Hn. Don't want to catch a cold, right?" Kurama was perplexed. Then, he felt heat radiate from Hiei's body. In a few seconds, both were dry. Kurama was glad for the dry clothes but he was even more glad for the warm body that was next to his. They both were shirtless, so their naked skin had touched. They both enjoyed the contact, but Hiei withdrew. Kurama was disappointed, he wanted more of that compact body.
"Put your clothes on, fox." Hiei then turned and grabbed his cloak. He gave it the same treatment he gave him and then wrapped the cloak around his body. Kurama dressed himself, but realized his hair was disheveled. He ran his fingers through it, but still couldn't get a few tangles out.
"Hiei, my hair's going to get tangled. Can we go back to my room so I can brush it?"
"Hn. Whatever." Hiei responded.
They both walked back to Yomi's room. Hiei was surprised that "Kurama's room" was Yomi's room. Kurama walked to the desk and started to comb his crimson locks. Hiei's eyes couldn't help examining the bed. There was Yomi's unmistaken stench and to his horror, Kurama's scent as well. 'What had Yomi done to him?' Hiei thought angrily. He felt a wave of jealousy consume him.
"Ok, Hiei, I'm done, let's-" Kurama saw Hiei staring at the bed.
"Did he do anything to you?"
"No, Hiei let's go." Kurama said quickly.
"You consented?"
"NO! Hiei, nothing happened!"
"Don't lie. I smell sweat, and his scent mixed with yours!"
"Well, Hiei, do you smell semen as well?" Hiei was stumped. No, he didn't smell semen. That meant they didn't have sex, but didn't mean they didn't do other things.
"He touched you?"
"I-I don't want to talk about it." Kurama answered in a frustrated manner. Kurama had intended to have a fun time with Hiei, not relive the horrible night he had. Hiei looked away from the bed disgustedly. It was not like Hiei and Kurama had any relationship anyway. Kurama wondered why Hiei was so jealous.
"Let's get out of here." Hiei quickly dragged Kurama out of that room. Hiei had to get out of there. He couldn't imagine Yomi and Kurama on that bed together. The implication made him want to puke.
"Where are we going?"
"Out of here."
"I can't leave the building, Hiei!"
"Why not? Are you scared of him?"
"No, it's not that, my moth-" Kurama stopped himself. If he told Hiei he was staying here because of a human woman, Hiei would probably laugh at him and call him weak.
"No, Hiei, I'm not scared of him. He has.... something of mine."
"Is it worth being his sex toy?!" Hiei yelled.
"Hiei, stop it! You don't understand!"
"What's there to understand? Yomi has some stupid item of yours and you're willing to bed him to keep it safe. You're either really stupid or a really stupid whore." Hiei spat. He then vanished. Kurama felt the pain pierce his heart.
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A/N: Review!
Kurama had headed back to his room. After that little confrontation with a little flame named Hiei, he felt he needed a shower. 'That's weird. I haven't felt this way since I left my old habits behind. Why is it that this demon made me feel like......................... Kuronue did?' Kurama quickly pushed back that thought in the recesses of his mind. No, he didn't want to relive that. He had felt deeply for Kuronue, possibly even loved him. When he died, he felt immeasurable pain.
He never wanted to love again. He didn't want to feel anything for Hiei. He never wanted to experience the pain of losing a loved one again. 'That's why I put up with Yomi, for my mother,' he reminded himself. He took a chance when he let his mother into his heart, but they were in the Ningenkai, the chances of losing her were so low. How he hated Inari for this wretched fate.
He took his shower and then returned to his room. What to do? Yomi hadn't limited the places he could go in the building. Since Yomi hadn't ordered his presence or given him any type of assignment, he had the entire day free to himself. He wandered aimlessly, looking for something to do, planning possible escape routes when Yomi had to go away. Somehow, he had ended up walking in the direction of Yomi's office. He was going to turn and walk away. He had no desire to see him any time soon. Just as he turned away, he heard a deep voice.
"Hn. What makes you think I want this alliance anyway?"
"Stupid runt. It's not your choice to make. Mukuro and I had agreed to this alliance. You have no say over her orders." Yomi said.
"I have no problem with Mukuro. But I don't remember the ambassadors agreeing to this portion."
"They went over it and they all signed it."
"You must have threatened them all. They're not stupid and certainly not blind."
"Well, Hiei, I have great negotiating skills. My charm had won them over."
"Hn. You can say what you want, but I'm not validating the alliance."
"Oh, Hiei, you're such a baby, just because it's not to your liking doesn't mean the ambassadors don't like it."
"WHAT AMBASSADOR WOULD RECEDE HALF OF HIS KINGDOM FOR A SMALL PIECE OF INARABLE LAND IN UNCLAIMED TERRITORY?!"
"I think you're underestimating the value of that land. It would prove to be a stronghold for Mukuro's kingdom."
"Yes, a good strategic point to attack the inhabitable ice caps of the Makai. You know what I think?" A few seconds later, Kurama smelled smoke. Hiei had burned the fraudulent contract.
"Argh! Look what you had done you fuckin' brat! How dare you show such insolence to your superior!?!" Other such exclamations were shouted as Hiei left the room. Kurama had smiled at hearing the little scuffle. He wished he could have gotten Yomi so worked up. Hiei saw him. Why was the fox laughing?
"Hn. Find something funny?" Kurama looked at him. Hiei was a little surprised. For the first time, Kurama had smiled, not a smirk or a grin, but a true smile. If it was possible, Kurama looked even more radiant when he smiled.
"Nothing, Hiei. I've just never seen Yomi overreact to something before. Everyone seems to bow down at his feet, but you defy him."
"It's because I'm not afraid of him. He could threaten Mukuro's ambassadors, but not me." Kurama was still looking at him, with a gentle smile gracing his lips. 'Why does he look like that? So innocent and beautiful?' Hiei thought.
"Are you busy now?"
"I suppose since I burned the contract, I'll have to attend another meeting to draft another one." Hiei responded.
"Oh." Kurama said dejectedly. Hiei didn't like the sad look that came upon his face.
"But, that won't be for a while. I'm not doing anything now." Hiei quickly said. He didn't know why, but he wanted to spend more time with this fox. He usually hated any company, but Kurama made him feel a strange warmth in his heart.
"Let's go back to the garden." Kurama said. They walked back to the artificial compound in silence. It wasn't an unusual silence, they enjoyed each other's company. When they reached the garden, it looked different to Hiei. Somehow, it seemed alive now. The air was a bit more humid, the plants more lively, and the water more clear. He looked at his human companion and then realized that Kurama had made it look alive. They sat down on the cool grass, by the pond. They stayed silent for a few more moments, then Kurama asked Hiei something that had been on his mind.
"Who's Mukuro?"
"My boss."
"How did you come to work for him?"
"Him? Mukuro's a woman."
"Oh." Kurama felt a little stab of jealousy. "Are you two close?"
"Like I said, she's my boss."
"Is that a no?"
"She just orders me around and trains me."
"For what?"
"To take over her territory when she dies."
"You mean you'll be like Yomi? A dictator?"
"Hn. I'll never be like Yomi. But yes, a dictator."
"How did Mukuro become so powerful?" Hiei paused a bit before answering. He was thinking it over. Kurama thought he looked so adorable.
"After Youko Kurama had died, the other thieves and great bandits seemed to go as well. Through some alliances Mukuro and Yomi had started to gain power. Over the past ten years, their power and expanded into the territories they own now. But, what really brought them into power was Raizen's death. He had the most power in the Makai until now. With him gone, there is no longer a S class demon guarding his turf."
"S class? Are Mukuro and Yomi also that powerful?" Kurama asked.
"Yes, high S class demons." Hiei answered. That was a problem for Kurama. Even Youko Kurama was only a lower S class demon. He would have a problem fighting off Yomi if he were to escape.
"What level are you?"
"Hn. Lower S class." Kurama was surprised. From what he could read of Hiei's youki, he thought he was only a lower B class demon. His eyes traveled to Hiei's right arm, and then up to his forehead. 'He's hiding his powers.' Kurama thought. 'Of course he would, no low class demon would stand up to Yomi like that.'
"Hn. Is that all you wanted to know about? Recent history of the Makai?" Hiei asked. 'Is Hiei disappointed?' Kurama thought. If he was, he sure hid it well.
"Of course not, I wanted to know more about you, actually."
"What's there to know?"
"Well, what kind of demon are you?"
"A mix." Kurama looked at him, urging him to continue.
"My mother was an ice maiden, my father a fire demon." Now Kurama was really shocked. Hiei was the Forbidden Child. He had heard stories about him being thrown off the isle of the Koorimes and then hearing him ruthlessly gaining power. The Forbidden Child was said to have a jagan and to have perfected the black dragon wave attack. Of course, he should have know, the headband hiding his jagan, and the bandages hiding his black dragon.
Hiei wasn't surprised when Kurama was in a state of shock. Most demons had fled from him when they found out who he was. He was now waiting for the redheaded vixen to flee from him. To his surprise, Kurama remained.
"I'm an S class demon, fox, and I'm the Forbidden Child. Shouldn't you be running away from me?"
"Is that supposed to scare me?" Hiei was confused.
"You might have all that power, but I bet you've never really experienced life. Having all the people cower before you everywhere you go? Being excluded from every group, never having anywhere to go? I bet you never had friends. You've probably never even had a first kiss." Hiei turned a little red. Kurama was stunned. Was all that he said true? He moved closer to Hiei, their faces just an inch apart.
"Hiei, is it true? You've never had a friend?" Kurama paused. "A first kiss?" Kurama's lips had descended very close to Hiei's. It was lingering for a few moments, so close, he could feel Hiei's soft breath on his face. Then, Hiei pulled away.
"I don't know what the hell you're talking about!" Hiei exclaimed. Kurama pulled back. 'Poor Hiei, never had a friend. He's had such a depraved life.' Kurama thought. He knew what it was like to be ostracized. He was excluded too when he was a young youko. Everyone either feared him or desperately wanted him. No one wanted to be his friend, his equal, well except Kuronue.
Kurama looked at Hiei. His eyes caught Hiei's. He saw such pain and loneliness in those red orbs. It was so sad, Hiei was such a young demon too. Suddenly, Hiei found himself wrapped in Kurama's arms. At first, Hiei had panicked, and tried to break free, but Kurama kept his firm grip. Hiei slowly calmed down and the stopped struggling. Kurama pulled him closer in his embrace. A hug was foreign to Hiei. He didn't know it felt so comforting. Slowly, he melted against Kurama's warm body. Somehow, Hiei felt like Kurama could kiss all of his pains away, like he was in paradise in those arms. Reluctantly, Hiei wrapped his arms around Kurama's torso. They remained like that for a few minutes.
Kurama knew how Hiei felt. Affection was a strange thing when you have been neglected your entire life. Sure, as a youko, Kurama had multiple partners, but no one had cared for him. He never knew what love was until he met his mother. Now, he was trying to make Hiei feel better, like those years of isolation and hurt would just disappear. Hiei didn't deserve to lead such a lonely life just because he was different.
Slowly, Kurama started to pull away from the embrace. Hiei was a little hesitant in letting Kurama go. He felt like if he let the fox go, he would never feel that warmth again. However, pride got the better of Hiei, and the jaganshi quickly pulled his hands back to himself. Kurama understood that Hiei was a little embarrassed for being a little clingy. He felt the same exact way when his mother first hugged him. Hiei turned away from him.
"Did you like that?" Kurama asked cautiously.
"Hn. It was just a hug." Kurama smiled inwardly. So, Hiei never had a hug either. Kurama liked the feeling that he gave Hiei his first hug. Unconsciously, he wanted this to be the first of many "firsts" to come.
Kurama then got up and started to shed the top layer of his clothes until a simple shirt and his pants were left. Hiei's face turned completely red.
"W-w-wwhat are you doing?!?" He turned away from the fox, shielding his eyes from watching Kurama remove any more items of clothing. Then he felt a splash of water on his back. Surprised, he turned around, and was met with another wave of water. 'What's this? The fox is splashing me with water? Does he wish to die?' Hiei thought.
"Come on in, Hiei. The water's fine." He giggled and then frolicked in the water some more. Hiei got up and moved away from the pond. He felt another wave of water hit his back. A little angry, he turned around to glare at the fox. Fire demons hated water.
"Oh, come on Hiei, it's fun." He splashed around in the pond some more. Hiei's eyes narrowed.
"You're dead, fox." Hiei took off his cloak and put his katana down. He charged into the water and engaged in water combat with the fox. They played in the pond for an hour, Kurama having the advantage, having experience in splashing an opponent with water. Hiei caught on quickly, but Kurama's longer arms were able to create bigger waves. For the first time, Hiei was enjoying himself in the water. Kurama threw a huge splash at Hiei and Hiei covered his eyes with his arm. When he looked back, the fox had disappeared. Surprised, he groped around in the water, wondering where he went. Kurama had attacked from underneath, catching Hiei in a tight hold. Hiei splashed around, trying to get free. Kurama was laughing and giggling and the jaganshi's futile attempts to break free. Hiei stopped and he looked up at his captor. Their eyes met, and all the playfulness left.
Hiei felt a warm sensation flow in his body again. Their faces drew close again and once again Hiei moved his face away. Kurama let Hiei go. They swam back to shore and Kurama promptly collapsed on the shore. He was tired from splashing around with Hiei. But it was worth it, for the first time since he came to the Makai, he had laughed and had fun.
Hiei watched his friend rest on the bank. He looked so beautiful! His wet hair had stuck onto his body and his wet clothes clung onto his body, revealing the curves of his body. Kurama's lips were parted, gasping for air. Hiei felt his body heat up. He threw Kurama's clothes to him.
"Put those on, you don't want to catch a cold." Kurama took the clothes and started to strip off his wet clothes. Hiei turned around, giving Kurama some privacy. Then, the fox sneezed, and Hiei heard him shudder. He turned around and saw a half naked Kurama. He blushed and inappropriate thoughts found their way into his mind. Shaking them off, he walked to Kurama. He held him close to his body and Kurama blushed as well.
"W-what are you doing, Hiei?" Kurama asked.
"Hn. Don't want to catch a cold, right?" Kurama was perplexed. Then, he felt heat radiate from Hiei's body. In a few seconds, both were dry. Kurama was glad for the dry clothes but he was even more glad for the warm body that was next to his. They both were shirtless, so their naked skin had touched. They both enjoyed the contact, but Hiei withdrew. Kurama was disappointed, he wanted more of that compact body.
"Put your clothes on, fox." Hiei then turned and grabbed his cloak. He gave it the same treatment he gave him and then wrapped the cloak around his body. Kurama dressed himself, but realized his hair was disheveled. He ran his fingers through it, but still couldn't get a few tangles out.
"Hiei, my hair's going to get tangled. Can we go back to my room so I can brush it?"
"Hn. Whatever." Hiei responded.
They both walked back to Yomi's room. Hiei was surprised that "Kurama's room" was Yomi's room. Kurama walked to the desk and started to comb his crimson locks. Hiei's eyes couldn't help examining the bed. There was Yomi's unmistaken stench and to his horror, Kurama's scent as well. 'What had Yomi done to him?' Hiei thought angrily. He felt a wave of jealousy consume him.
"Ok, Hiei, I'm done, let's-" Kurama saw Hiei staring at the bed.
"Did he do anything to you?"
"No, Hiei let's go." Kurama said quickly.
"You consented?"
"NO! Hiei, nothing happened!"
"Don't lie. I smell sweat, and his scent mixed with yours!"
"Well, Hiei, do you smell semen as well?" Hiei was stumped. No, he didn't smell semen. That meant they didn't have sex, but didn't mean they didn't do other things.
"He touched you?"
"I-I don't want to talk about it." Kurama answered in a frustrated manner. Kurama had intended to have a fun time with Hiei, not relive the horrible night he had. Hiei looked away from the bed disgustedly. It was not like Hiei and Kurama had any relationship anyway. Kurama wondered why Hiei was so jealous.
"Let's get out of here." Hiei quickly dragged Kurama out of that room. Hiei had to get out of there. He couldn't imagine Yomi and Kurama on that bed together. The implication made him want to puke.
"Where are we going?"
"Out of here."
"I can't leave the building, Hiei!"
"Why not? Are you scared of him?"
"No, it's not that, my moth-" Kurama stopped himself. If he told Hiei he was staying here because of a human woman, Hiei would probably laugh at him and call him weak.
"No, Hiei, I'm not scared of him. He has.... something of mine."
"Is it worth being his sex toy?!" Hiei yelled.
"Hiei, stop it! You don't understand!"
"What's there to understand? Yomi has some stupid item of yours and you're willing to bed him to keep it safe. You're either really stupid or a really stupid whore." Hiei spat. He then vanished. Kurama felt the pain pierce his heart.
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