A/N hey everyone...I apologize ahead of time for this chapter....I'm starting it (it usually takes a few days for me to write a chapter because I'm lazy) in a really weird mood. So yeah be prepared for some wickedness. Hehehe also be prepared for....uhhh some...ahem stuff happening between Youko and Hiei....I've looked at too much sexy Inu Yasha and Yu Yu Hakusho fanart today!

hiei's pov

By the time my immobilization from Kurama's cold words wore off and I got back to the house, I was in a weird mood. I felt angry at myself for yelling at Kurama and not understanding. Sad and confused were my other emotions right now. I can't believe that I had been so selfish! This whole time I'd been pitying myself, crying at the thought of Kurama dying. Really, I had never thought about how absolutely miserable he must be. Then again, he didn't exactly portray a young man wallowing in misery.
Swallowing my pride, I walked up the staircase and entered Kurama's room, ready to apologize. What I saw almost made me yell. Sitting on the bed was Youko in a very regal position. "Hello Hiei. Why the expression of anger? I'm just out for a stretch." Smiling wickedly, the Kitsune stretched out his long limbs. "See? I stretched." Looking as if he were about to bust out laughing, I scoffed.
"What are you doing here Youko?"
"Just paying you a visit. I like being around those I love." Hearing his demonic voice mutter those words pulled at the strings in my heart, making me feel even guiltier for the little tiff I had with Kurama earlier.
"Oh what's the matter Hiei? Having boyfriend problems?" Cocking his head in mock innocence, he looked at me through bright gold eyes. Eyes that had seen decades more then I had. Eyes that held secrets. Blinking rapidly, I noticed something different about the Kitsune in front of me. He had a look about him that said he was worried...something that said he was scared. Thinking quickly, I developed a plan.

Youko's POV

Hiei, who had been standing about five feet away from me, suddenly started to approach slowly. When he got close enough he slide an arm around my waist and pulled me down with him on to the bed. Reaching up he kissed me on the lips, fierce kisses. In a way he almost seemed distracted but I dismissed it for nervousness. "Oh so you're warming up to me I see," he cut me off with another kiss.
His lips were icy as they traced their way down my chin to my neck, heading slowly but surely for my chest. Letting myself go for a second, I moaned from anticipation, making him smile a wicked smile. While this was happening I wasn't aware of the faint glow coming from his Jagan eye beneath the bandana.

hiei's pov

My plan was working. By distracting Youko with feigned passion, I was able to use my Jagan to read his mind. I wanted to know why he was so vexed. His thoughts were a bit dark, even for me. Finally I found something that seemed to be the reason for his shaken mood. In his mind he kept repeating "He wouldn't think of killing me would he? No of course not...he thinks it would kill his beloved Kurama! I didn't expect him to believe me when I said that if I die, Kurama does too. Oh well, it makes things easier. But what if he second guesses what I said and takes my life? He'd have his adored human back! I can't let that happen. He must not slay me"
Hearing those words made my life take a one hundred eighty degree turn. Suddenly there was hope...Kurama wouldn't have to die! In an extremely rare mood, I started laughing from pure joy.
"What's so funny Hiei?" I had forgotten that Youko was still underneath me, awaiting another kiss to his chest.
Putting on another serious look, I continued false fervor for the Kitsune until the late evening. It was the longest Youko had ever stayed out, and the guiltiest I'd ever felt.
Behind Kurama's back, I made love to Youko. He fell asleep in my arms, looking perfectly satisfied and content. I however had a very deep fang mark in my neck. It was the mating mark of a fox...a mark that would be there for the rest of my life.

Sometime around midnight, I noticed that the Kitsune's silver hair started turning back to a deep scarlet. He opened his eyes and blinked them slowly, revealing that they were once again green and full. But as soon as Kurama saw me he looked away, a strange expression on his face. At first I was worried but suddenly I remembered the fight we had had. "Kurama? Kurama I'm sorry for how I acted earlier." I felt my pride drop down to my toes as I admitted that I was the one who was wrong. I knew I was doing the right thing but I wasn't sure he would accept me again.
Hearing my apology his face softened until he finally smiled. "I think that's the first time I've sincerely heard you say that you were sorry. I appreciate that very much Hiei."
I nodded as if saying "anything for you Kurama." I wasn't paying much attention though as he curled himself up against my chest and yawned sleepily. I also didn't notice when he drifted off into sleep. My mind was skimming over the topic of how I would find the courage to be able to kill Kurama.

Kurama's pov

I woke up somewhere in the middle of the morning and the first thought that came to mind was that I was late for school. Then remembering what Hiei had said the day before I disregarded my grades and relaxed. Staying home like this reminded me of the countless times Yusuke said he had skipped school and brought a smile to my face.
Looking up, I saw Hiei was staring out the window, his eyes not really seeing what he was gazing at. He was too deep in thought to even realize I had woken up. I reached my arm up so my hand could touch the back of his neck and pull his head down toward me. Kissing him lightly on the lips, I smiled and said a quick "good morning."
He gave me a half grin, which was half more then normal for the youkai. His eyes however were filled with regret and anxiety.
"Hey, is something on your mind? You look upset?" Hearing my words he just looked down guiltily, adding to my suspicion. "Hiei what's wrong?" When he didn't answer, I moved so I was sitting across from him and I grabbed his small chin in my hand, forcing him to look at me. Moving his eyes to the right, he averted looking into my face.
That's when I noticed that his neck was slightly red. Slowly and gently, I traced my fingers along his neck until I found the reason for the redness. Two deep fang marks were in the side of his neck. Marks that I recognized as mate marks...from my own fangs.
Hiei grabbed my hand and tenderly moved it into his lap. "I didn't want to sleep with him...honest Kurama. I had to so I could make him think I was on his side. But I found out how to save you...it's just I'm not sure I'll be able to do it."
I could tell that he was telling the truth but still it hurt. A deep kind of hurt that burns through your flesh and deep into your heart. Nodding, I leaned forward so that my head was against his chest. "I understand Hiei. Do what you have to."

A/N Ok sorry for the shortness I promise to try to work more on this story! I have been really bad lately but I will try. Honest!!!!!!!! Ok well hope you liked the short craptastic fire fairy of the prairie's word not mine! chapter.