Disclaimer: I still don't own any of these characters! Now that is a depressing reality.

Oh wait before I forget (again) I would like to thank all my reviewers! I'm so excited that I actually got some! Thank everyone so much for being the caring peeps you are!

Kuramagal: Actually your review was the first one I ever read! thankx! I know this is a little sad. My sister has depression, and its so hard to comfort her when she is sad.

Kurama-sweethart: Well I could just thank you over the phone, but then it wouldn't be in type! Thankx Moe for reviewing even though you Computer, Febee (Is that how you spell it) was being evil. You have been the most supportive person. Yelling at me when I say I write like crap, or when I was afraid to put up my stories. Well now I have. Its super fun! When I visit you we can write a fan fiction together, and post it.

Figured shadow: I feel so bad for Hiei too! He is so adorable, and he has to deal with that sexy fox's depression. Love can make people stand together, even in bad times.

Suzaku no miko: So kind! I love praise! I try really hard to describe the scene I have in my head. Its nice to know I succeeded.

The sylver Kitsune: I made you cry! really? wow I feel so touched. I guess I got my message accross as my dad would say. Thank you for such a long review. It made me so happy. If you want to know I cried when I was writing some of this story too. I can't stand to see Kurama so sad or hurt...

Shinagome-onna: Yeah! Thank you for such a nice review. Such support from you kind people.

Genkidoku no Hitorkiri: OMG your review made me laugh so hard! No, Zoloft is not a sleeping pill. It's an antidepressent. When my sister was depressed she took Zoloft.

Vashies-girl: Thankx. I am adding a new chappie right now!

Robby Moon: Wow the gold? I don't know if I'm that good, but thank you anyway.

M-Python-girl: You reviewed both my stories!!! I'm so happy. Yes I will add this new chapter, and maybe a second one.

Since I'm not adding a second chapter to my very short story Good Bye I'll thank the reviewers to that story here!

Hiei's sdabest: Nopies, you are totally correct. It was in Yusuke's point of view. If it was Hiei he probably wouldn't cry, and if he did they would crystallize.

Yami-Aj Yu-Yu-Inucapter: Sorry no. Although I am also a huge HxK fan that story was in Yusuke's point of view. The story was still sad ne?

Figured Shadow: Hey I'm a fan of yours. I have a story you wrote saved on my computer! Any way It was in Yusuke's point of view. I didn't even think of it being in Boton's... Just to let you guys know I'm in the middle of writing a KxB story right now. When I'm done I'll start posting chapters.

M-Python-girl: Don't hate me, but I don't think I'll update my story Good bye. I'm working on too many other ones.

Chapter 3 errands

My mind felt slow, and my thoughts as thick as syrup. My brain began to clear, and then an eerie feeling crept over me. Like I was being watched or something. I could almost feel a hole burning on my face from the stare.

Upon opening my eyes I saw Kurama's staring strait at me. As quickly as he could he glanced away.

"Good morning," He muttered.

"Hn."

"Um...well Hiei I need to get ready. I promised my mother I would run a few errands today," Kurama said in an edgy voice.

Was he nervous about yesterday? We didn't really finish talking. For all he knew I could go and tell all the others. Hn. I wouldn't do that to him, but he did need help.

Kurama made the bed then pulled some clean cloths out of his closet, and headed to the bathroom for a shower.

Then a thought struck me maybe he was embarrassed. He had a nervous break down in front of me of all people. He had worked so hard to contain all his emotions, and pretend like he was in complete control. Now I knew the truth, and there was no turning back. He was probably scared. I know how I usually act towards people. I make them feel bad about their feelings, and make smug remarks. Of course I wouldn't do that to him, and especially since this was serious. He didn't know that though. I was almost nice last night, and I hoped that that might ease his fears. Perhaps the best thing would be to set some ground rules, and act as nice as possible. I WOULD help him through this.

I got up, and began folding up the blanket I slept with and then carried them back to the closet. I set them inside on a small shelf, and shut the door with a snap. I started towards the bed when the door from the bathroom opened revealing Kurama brushing his hair.

"Are you leaving?" He asked his tone back to its normality, and carefully devoid of emotion.

"No baka, I am going to run errands with you," I grunted.

Kurama's eyes widened slightly. "You don't have to baby-sit me. I can go grocery shopping on my own."

"I have nothing better to do," I said in a determined voice.

"Fine, meet me down by the street I'll be out in a minute."

Kurama left out his door leaving me alone. Turning around, I opened the window welcoming the morning air that washed over my face. With a grace only those from Makai could possess I jump through onto a tree branch. I clicked the window shut, and made my way down to the ground.

I walked down to the side of the road just like I was told. I didn't have to wait very long, before the kitsune arrived carrying a small piece of paper. We started walking in silence our strides in sync.

Finally Kurama cleared his throat to catch my attention. "Hiei about last night..."

"I won't tell the others Kurama, but I do want to keep my promise. I meant what I said." I looked up at him. He smiled weakly back.

After about ten minutes of walking we arrived at a small grocery store. We entered through an automatic door, which I found interesting since they would open without you even touching them. I then followed Kurama to the back of the store. He seemed to be looking for certain items that were on his little piece of paper.

First he grabbed a carton of something that came for Smith Brothers farm, then a bunch of long yellow fruits that he called bananas although they reminded me of something else entirely... ( authors note: ok now here my knowledge is not very good. what do you guys think? would Hiei know a lot about ningen food? I mean they eat different food in Maikai right?) Next we headed towards the bakery isle. Kurama promptly grabbed two loaves of white bread.

"Hiei do you want anything?" Kurama asked as we headed towards the cash register. He had a small basket in one hand full of various items.

"No."

We went and stood in line for register four, and waited for the lady in front of us to finish. She was an elderly woman, and apparently had a large appetite. Her grocery cart was full to the top, and she struggled to lift some of the heavier purchases.

"Excuse me mam, but would like some assistance?" Kurama asked with a friendly smile.

"Oh thank you young man!" She said in a croaky voice.

Setting down his basket Kurama began pulling here objects out of the cart and onto the conveyer belt. In about one-fifth the time it would have taken that old hag to empty her cart Kurama had done it for her.

"Thank you so much! The world needs more kind youths like you. Such a gentlemen!"

The cashier rang up her bill, which was quiet extensive, and gave her the total. With shaky hands the old women opened her purse, and began fumbling with the bills. She was taking an excruciatingly long time. My patience was wearing thin.

She handed some bills to the cashier, and neglected to notice she had dropped one on the floor. I glanced over at Kurama. I was surprised to see him hesitate, before picking up the bill. I barely heard him mutter "No." under his breath.

"Um mam," He called before she started away at a slow pace. "I believe you dropped this."

"Why I must have on accident. Thank you so much! If you hadn't of found that I would come short when it came time to pay my rent. Such a kind you man. God bless you!"

I held back a snort. She might not know, but I realized just how close the kitsune had come to just pocketing the money. I bet Youko would have enjoyed that.

Kurama smiled at her, and started unloading his groceries at the register.

After we began walking home I decided to question him.

"Did you want to keep that money?"

He looked at me with a look on confusion to carefully conceal a hint of guilt.

"I'm not sure I know what you mean Hiei?"

"Don't think I didn't notice your hesitation in returning the money. Not at all like you. Tell me what did Youko say to make you hesitate?"

Kurama turned his eyes to the asphalt and continued walking as he spoke, although it was in a slightly saddened tone.

"He wanted the money...and to tell you the truth so did part of myself, although it would hardly be ethical. It was obvious she needed it. What use would I have for it? Still that does not damper the temptation, but that does not matter. There is temptation everywhere I go. They make everything so easy to steal in Ningakai. It wouldn't be much of a challenge if I decided too. It's not like that was the first time I have ignored Youko's urges."

"Have you ever given in?" I accidentally let slip out.

"Before...when I was younger. I hardly knew better. Even if I did, it was much too hard to resist. I've grown stronger since then." Kurama finally turned to look at me. "Hiei would you mind if we didn't talk about this anymore? I really don't wish to think about it."

"Hn."

Encouraged by the sudden silence I began to think. I wondered what else Youko told him. Did they have conversations in his head? That just sounded strange. Youko was known as a ruthless Thief that had killed many who got in the way of his lust for treasure with no remorse. He was also known for his reputation with women. Kurama is known as a model citizen. A strait A student, and loving son. He ignores women's advances, and is no longer a petty thief. How can they still be the same man?

"Kurama what else do you two talk about?"

He laughed a little at my comment, but it was a strained, short-lived humor. "We don't exactly have conversations... Does it matter what we talk about Hiei?"

I felt taken aback by his sudden need for privacy. It made me irritated. Here I was trying to help him, and he wasn't going to tell me. Maybe I was also just a bit curious. What went on in that head of his?

"I would like to know so I can help you."

"Fine. I guess it is rude for me to be secretive when you are being so uncharacteristically curious. He likes to discuss what ever is on my mind. Random thoughts and such. He loves to encourage rebellious desires, and put corrupt notions in my head. It's hard not to fall under his influence especially when it is something I want. I must admit it is hard to ignore his needs let alone my own."

He said all this with an even voice that held something else that I couldn't name. His eyes were filled with gold sparks, that made my skin ice over. The implications of what he had just said sent a chill up my spine. Suddenly I realized how dangerous he was right now, emotionally unstable, and a persuasive youkai as his consciousness. What did he mean by corrupt notions, and rebellious desires? He had said he wanted some of them too. The whole gist of what he had just said creeped me out.

Kurama stopped walking, and I was worried that he would say more. I didn't want to hear anymore. I cared about Kurama, and I didn't want any reasons to fear him. I didn't even realize we were in front of his house.

"We are here Hiei. I have to put these away, and if you still wish to be in my company after what I just said then you could wait in my room," Kurama said in his normal voice much to my relief before leaving.

Actually I feel a little bad making Youko bad in this story. I like it better when He is more humorous, and making funny jokes. Like how Youko is, in Captive by Volpone. Still him being bad best suited this story....so well...that's how it is!