Standard disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho.

Chapter 15

Judging from how bright it was Hiei figured he must have slept quite late. He opened his eyes to find Kurama sitting on the bed grinning down at him. "Good morning sweetheart. It's about time you woke up. You were sleeping so good I didn't have the heart to wake you."

The Youko leaned over for a kiss. It took Hiei a moment to recover from the fox's passionate kiss. "So you've been sitting there watching me sleep all morning?"

Kurama smiled. "Koibito, I have always loved watching you sleep. You're so cute when you're all tangled up in the sheets. When you are sleeping you look just as young and innocent as you did 70 years ago. It's also very relaxing listening to you purr, and don't try to deny it, you purr. Especially when you're really tired or after we make love, so you purr a lot."

Wide eyed and with a slight blush on his face Hiei protested. "Fox, I am one of the most powerful and feared demons in Makai and you're saying I'm cute, young, innocent and that I purr. You'll ruin my reputation if you keep this up."

Kurama tweaked his nose making Hiei look cross-eyed "Then I guess I shouldn't say how adorable you look when you pout should I?"

Hiei growled and glared as Kurama laughed. "Alright Hiei-Koi, I won't tease you anymore, especially since you've been so wonderful about everything that's happened recently."

Kurama evaded as Hiei grabbed for him. "Oh no you don't. You are not going to get out of talking about this."

When Hiei tried again to get control over the fox, Kurama calmly called on his plants and tied Hiei to the bed. "Never forget Hiei, you have dominance because I give it to you not because you can subdue me. Now I'm going to untie you so we can talk. I can always tie you up again later for a little fun."

"Stupid fox, get these things off me." When he was released Hiei got up and dressed before facing his mate. "Let's talk."

Together they went to the big chair by the window, their favorite place to talk, because the best way to talk is wrapped in each other's arms.

When they were settled together, Kurama started to speak but Hiei stopped him by putting a finger to his lips. "Wait, let me go first. I know you think you should thank me, don't. I only gave you something that was already yours. When you want him just say so and he'll be here for you. Maybe sometimes I'll even let him out on my own."

Kurama thought over what Hiei said before answering. "I suppose you know how grateful I am so I won't thank you again. I do want you to know something though, I won't ever ask for him. If he comes to me I will know it is because you want him to."

Hiei made the fox look at him before speaking. "Kurama, how would you feel if I never asked for Shuuichi again? If I did that, I would not only be hurting a part of you but denying myself the opportunity to be with someone I love very much. Fox it's the same with him. If you don't ask for him, you would be hurting the part of me that is him. You would also be hurting yourself, I know what he means to you. Tell me, does it hurt you when I want Shuuichi?"

Kurama answered without hesitation. "No, Hiei, of course not. I love being able to make you happy in which ever form you want. All right sweetheart, I understand what you're saying. I'll ask for him but you have to promise me that if it ever bothers you, tell me. No secrets, remember?"

"I promise you my Fox, no secrets." Hiei smirked. "Well, if we're not keeping secrets I guess I should tell you something I learned yesterday."

Kurama's brow rose curiously but he remained silent. "It would seem Kuronue has never been with a redhead and he was wondering what one might taste like. You see he heard there is this sexy little redheaded human that might be to his liking and was wondering if you would mind letting him have a little fun. He has been staying faithful to you for a while now but he thought you might make an exception for the pretty redhead."

The Youko grinned at Hiei's playful choice of words. "Oh really now? Kuro's never had a taste for redheads in the past. I wonder if that might be your influence on him. You do have a soft spot for that particular redhead."

Before the fire demon could respond, Kurama got serious. "Hiei-Koi, Shuuichi belongs to you. He's never been with anyone else. The choice to share him with Kuro is up to you."

Hiei ran his hand through Kurama's hair. "Fox I wouldn't have mentioned it if I wasn't okay with it. You're wrong though, it is Shuuichi's choice if he wants to be with Kuronue, not mine."

Kurama began licking and kissing Hiei's neck. "Let's let Shuuichi think about that for a while. Besides, I've learned it's more fun to make Kuro wait for what he wants. I will however tell you what I want. I have a taste for fire demon, and not just any fire demon but one who is tied to the bed begging me to please him. Please Koibito, can I be dominant tonight? Tying you up earlier really turned me on."

The fire demon in question had already lost his shirt and was more than a little aroused by the time the fox had finished speaking. Hiei rose from the chair and put his hands on his hips. "Hn, and I thought you were the great Yoko Kurama. The legendary thief I remember would never ask permission for dominance. If he wanted something he would just take it. Perhaps you've grown soft Fox. If you want me, come and get me."

Hiei flitted away in the blink of and eye. One blink later there was an excited Youko hot on his trail. "Just wait till I catch you Firefly. I'll teach you to doubt the prowess of Yoko Kurama."