A/N: Wow, people actually enjoy this story. I apologize for not updating sooner, but I've been busy with school and other obstacles, so... I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho.

Last time: Etaila was heading to Genkai for guidance...

The garden at this hour was calm and silent; all of the creatures are heading off to find shelter for the night, and the sky was turning pink as the sun feel under the horizon. This time of the day was the one time where Genkai could sip her tea peacefully. Well, it -was-... until her granddaughter came along.

Being her silent and swift self, Etaila found her grandmother, who started to walk about the tiled paths. Etaila slowed her pace and walked in sync with the elder woman. Her breaths were coming out in short puffs, and she fought to control her breathing. Her heart was pounding, and it was not due to her running.

The two women walked in silence, one trying to find the words to say and the other going about her usual routine. Finally, Etaila spoke.

"Grandma? Something is wrong with me." Not stopping their little walk, Genkai shook her head gently.

"No, Etaila, you simply found out the correct answer." Etaila looked at her grandmother skeptically. Genkai simply continued walking, watching the wind blow against young leaves on an old cherry tree.

Etaila wanted to ask her grandmother what she meant by that, but she decided against it; she already knew what Genki would tell her. ''You know the answer.' Yeah, that helps,' the girl thought to herself. Then something occurred to her.

"Genki, are you talking about Kurama... and Hiei?" she asked quietly, staring at her fingers, which were fidgeting with her long sleeves. Genkai didn't answer her. She didn't look back either as she walked up the stairs to the temple. Etaila just stood at the steps, watching the pink-haired woman walk away.

'I still don't understand... but then again...' She sat on the stone stairs, crossing her arms and leaning against the step behind her. 'Maybe I -do- understand.' She recalled her close encounters with Kurama, and compared them with Hiei's. There was always a warm, bubbly feeling when close to Kurama. But with Hiei...

A rush of heat swept across her cheeks. When she stared into those ruby colored eyes, she felt intoxicating heat, and an emotion she never felt towards Kurama.

"Desire," she whispered to herself, supporting herself on her elbows and staring up at the sky. She remembered the surge of youki when she was in the springs; did that mean Hiei wanted her? She didn't know. All she did know was that she wanted his hands on her, his lips against her skin...

Etaila shivered at her own thoughts. Lust was a dangerous emotion. 'But is it lust?' Etaila wasn't sure. She just wasn't sure.

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It was dark when Etaila decided to go back inside. She had so many thoughts... she didn't know what to do. Being alone sounded more appealing to her, and she was now grateful that she saw Kuwabara, Yusuke, and Kurama leave. Gliding into the kitchen, the red head opened a cabinet, fishing for some kind of munchie to— well, munch on. When she stumbled upon a box of animal crackers, Etaila couldn't help but smirk at the thought of Genkai eating little lions and bears. Her smirk faded, however, when she heard soft whispering of socked feet shuffling across the floor. She turned her head and saw Yukina walk in, watching her curiously.

"Did you just come in, Etaila?" the koorime asked, curiosity clear in her bright red eyes. Etaila nodded, then looked over her friend's shoulder. Hiei stood behind her, a scowl on his face. Etaila had a feeling that he always frowned like that. 'Wonder why...' Turning back to the cabinet, she grabbed the crackers and shut the cupboard door, but not before hiding her charm, which was currently pulsing, dimly glowing purple, and it was cool to the touch. 'That never happened before...' Opening the box, Etaila looked to Yukina, who was putting on a kettle of water.

"Where you looking for me?" Etaila asked the girl, trying to ignore her brother's eyes staring at her intently. She could feel the gaze practically burning her. She couldn't even concentrate on the edible monkey in her hand. Breaking it's head, Etaila dropped the cracker on the table, along with the box, and turned to Hiei, her stony grey eyes and his cold ruby ones boring holes into each other. Etaila kept her arms limply at her sides. 'What is he up to?'

Yukina answered the girl's question, preparing her cup for tea.

"Yes, I was looking for you," she turned around, her cup in hand, "do you plan to... stay..." the cup, along with the smoldering hot liquid within, fell to the floor, glass shattering into a thousand pieces.

Hiei had his arms wrapped tightly around Etaila's waist, pinning her to a wall as he kissed her.

-End of chapter 7-

Haha, I love a good cliffhanger. I don't know why I wrote that, but I know that I couldn't help it. I will try to get another chapter in soon, but I don't know when. Thanks to all of you who are still behind me on this one. I wuv you all! ^_^