Disclaimer: Don't own YYH.

Just to tell you I picked August 13 for Hiei's birthday because that's my birthday!! I love Hiei!!!

K.C. Whitestar- Yes, I know the chapters are short, but they get longer, I promise! I have more of this posted on mm, so if you can't wait to read it here, then go there. Thanks for reviewing my stories. And by the way, (twitch twitch) just because you drew me a picture does not mean you get to call my mom a- (takes out baseball bat and hits you over the head, then reads the rest of the review) OH! YOU WERE JUST KIDDING!! (helps you up) Oops! I'm so sorry!! LOL just kidding. I knew you were just kidding, you wouldn't really say something like that...would you??

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Kurama and Hiei walked down the sidewalk after a long shopping trip. Hiei was tired and annoyed. Why did shopping matter so much? He was used to taking what he needed when he needed it.

The lines had been long. Hiei had graciously offered to eliminate the waiting time, but Kurama quickly refused. The look on the fire demon's face had been one of utter hatred and disgust. Kurama wished he had had a camera.

As they approached Kurama's house, Hiei started acting strange. He looked around, as if expecting to see something terrible unfold right in front of his eyes. He slowed down and carefully scrutinized every house, car, street light, bush, tree, telephone pole, and flower bed they passed. He had an anxious look on his face.

"What's wrong, Hiei?" asked Kurama. Hiei snapped out of it. "Nothing," he said quickly. But he continued to study everything they walked by. "What is it, Hiei? Do you sense something?" Kurama asked, more forcefully this time. Hiei looked straight into his friend's sparkling green eyes. "Something isn't right here."

"Why do you say that?" Kurama had to fight to keep in his laughter. He knew Hiei could sense when somone was keeping a secret. "Something is going on here. What is it, fox?!?" Hiei exclaimed. Kurama repressed a chuckle. "Nothing, Hiei. Why are you so paranoid all of a sudden?"

Hiei looked at the ground. "Because I know what humans like to do when..." he trailed off. "When what, Hiei?" Kurama persisted. Hiei glanced up at him. "When it's someone else's..." He couldn't bring himself to say it. The word caught in his throat, trying to escape but at the same time forcing its way back down. Kurama stopped walking and stared at him, waiting for the answer. "...birthday," Hiei choked.

Kurama laughed. "You mean surprise parties!" Hiei nodded. "Why are you so upset? Is your birthday coming up soon?" Hiei glared at him and slowly nodded. Kurama laughed again. "Well, you don't have to worry about a surprise party. I never could stand them." Hiei sighed in relief. They continued their walk back to Kurama's house.