Disclaimer: Not my property. Do not own them. But we all know I wouldn't be here if I did...hehehe

Rating: PG-13. so far

Paring: Kurama and Hiei - of course!

A/N: My very first attempt at sharing my fic.s.second chapter whoot! FYI - I am NOT responsible for any injuries sustained from reading this fiction ..like nosebleeds..*sneer* little hentai.

How Can I Say. I love you?

Kurama walked home from school restlessly. School had been so dull a pathetic waste of time. He had snapped at the teacher during his last class when she had dared to reprimand his lack of interest.

"Minamino page 49, this class is for learning, not daydreaming, now catch up to the others." His teacher had said looking down on him with a frown. Kurama had looked up with a sneer on his usually peaceful face.

" I was not daydreaming, I was thinking. I am finished with the assignment - in fact, I finished the day before yesterday. And as for this class and learning, the material is a joke and thoroughly boring." Standing up swiftly the fox had tossed the book onto the front desk, chuckling quietly at the shocked faces of his peers.

What was wrong with him? He had never before been so rude to anyone. Well Shuichi had never been so rude.

Where in the nine circles had that come from?

The sidewalk was busy with tourists, businesspeople and students, but he did not pay them any attention. Silently he pushed through the crowds, unaware of the glares thrown his way. Angry glares that swiftly turned to hungry looks after seeing his slender body, full lips, scarlet tresses and brooding emerald eyes.

His mind was in a chaotic maelstrom of dark emotions.

What is happening to me? Why do I feel this unrest - this anger? I feel empty. I feel pain. I feel like a walking contradiction.

Kurama sighed and ran a soft hand through his slightly wind mussed hair.

K'so what the nine hells was he going to do?

What - what was the point?

What did he care if people were offended?

Why should he keep up this caring mask of friendship?

This mask of humanity of love?

Why?

When below it all there lay dormant his rage.

His feral need of destruction.

Of joyful mischief.

Of seduction.

There was no need to stay here anymore. Shori had kept him prisoner long enough.

Now it was time for him to leave. It was time for this fox to go home.

Suddenly a gratingly familiar voice stopped his gleeful musings. Kurama looked up smirking with annoyance at the stupid orange haired ningen coming his way.

"HEY! Hey Kurama! Yusuke told me to find ya and tell ya that the boss wants to see us about another mission. Ya gotta find pyro boy and tell him - hey you ok?" Kuwabara said anxiously just now noticing the somewhat bored look on the normally patient boy's face.

"Ok? No, I am not ok. I feel better than ever. Better than I have in ages. But I won't be meeting with our dear Koenma today - in fact I never want to see him or the rest of you again, at least, not alive."

Kurama turned to walk away and felt the larger boy grab his shoulder. Quickly he jerked away and whirled to face the stunned human with a snarl.

"Kur- Kurama what is wrong with you? Come on lets go see Yukina she can fix whatever's wrong with you."

Kurama laughed coldly, maliciously. Then smirked with disgust.

"Baka there is nothing wrong with me. And if you ever touch me again I can personally ensure that your precious Yukina will suffer a most grievous fate. I must be on my now human. As you and the other fool often say. kutabare."

The fox walked away laughing again at the terror and confusion marring Kuwabara's proud face.

Ohh this was fun, such fun as he had not had in ages.

A part of him was completely mortified at what he had just said - let alone threatened. But the other side was insanely happy.

He needed more. He wanted to wipe the contented smiles off the petty little ningen's faces. He wanted to bathe in their terror.

Yes, this is what he really wanted. With chaos, there was such fun, such sinful pleasure. It was better than love, better than sex - ok maybe not better than sex but still it would be worth it.

The fox walked with a predator's grace, a feral gleam in his eyes. Running his hands along his drool worthy body he decided to change his wardrobe. No need to dress like Shuichi anymore. Seeing a popular and expensive shop, Kurama grinned. A promising opportunity.

The kitsune would return to his real home in the Makai soon.

But first, he wanted to play with the humans.

~ At Genkai's Temple ~

Yusuke looked at the wall clock impatiently.

Where the hell were the others?

The dark haired detective glanced at those present. Genkai looked
bored, as usual.
Yukina was politely pouring everyone tea, and Koenma looked as
inpatient as he. And
Hiei was somewhere off in the shadows having just arrived.

Wonder where -

BANG

Everyone looked up startled as Kuwabara ran towards them as though all
the demons in
Makai were after him. He rushed to Yukina and grabbed her looking her
up and down
before giving her a bone crushing hug.

Suddenly out of nowhere a sword blade was at the tall boy's neck, and
all looked down to
see Hiei growling softly.

"Let-Her-Go-Now!"

Kuwabara's eyes widened before he stepped back, releasing the small
ice maiden. Yukina
blushed then placed a firm hand on the fire demon's shoulder. Hiei
growled at Kuwabara
once before sheathing his blade and stepping aside.

"What the Hell is wrong with you Kuwabara? Are you crazy? And where is
Kurama?"

Yusuke yelled impatiently. Kuwabara turned and punched the wall angrily, trying to catch his breath. Everyone looked uneasily at each other. Something was going on, something serious. Kuwabara turned looking both angry and scared. He told them what Kurama had said. They listened in shock at Kuwabara's account of the fox's behavior.

"But why did you run up to Yukina like that?" Genkai asked quietly.

Kuwabara looked anxiously at a wide-eyed and confused Hiei. The physic
had left out
that part of the conversation for a reason. Noticing the cautious
glance, Hiei narrowed his
eyes in suspicion. He drew his katana again, and saw the human's fists
clench. Then
Yukina's soft voice called out.

"What happened?"

Yukina looked up at Kuwabara sadly. He hesitated and told them voice
catching slightly,
in fear.

"Kurama said that if I messed with him again he would - he would hurt
her real bad."

CLANG

Everyone turned towards the sound. Hiei had dropped his sword, his ruby eyes wide and mouth open. It would have made a cute picture if the situation were not so dire. The fire demon stammered a little.

"B-baka, is this some kind of a joke? Kurama would never say something like that, ever! You are lying. I don't believe it - I won't."

"LISTEN! I know you don't like me Hiei. I don't care, but I am telling you the truth. He was scary. I don-don't what was wrong with him but he was talking crazy. And his eyes - they looked evil he looked evil! I swear on my honor he said it. I- I thought he was going to kill me."

Kuwabara turned quickly and wiped his eyes. No one doubted him now. Even Hiei could sense the truth in his words.

If it was true then someone had hurt the fox. Emotions swirled through his heart making it race madly. It was like that night a week ago, when he had given in and kissed Kurama.

He could still feel the redhead's soft lips. He could still taste him, smell him - aphrodisiacal sensations. Shivers ran down his spine at the image of the redhead responding to his touch.

STOP! Do not become distracted by these weak feelings! You are the Forbidden Child. These emotions are forsaken. YOU CANNOT BE LOVED!

If something is controlling Kurama in some way then you must regard him as a threat. Concentrate or someone may die. Kurama could die. No - that is not an option.

Hiei picked his sword up and sheathed it, eyes narrowing in determination. His voice rang out deep and cold through the chamber.

"He-Is-Mine."

And he was gone.

Genkai smiled slightly behind her cup. She was worried about the fox, but she knew that there was more between the two demons than just a simple friendship. Even if they did not know it themselves. If anyone could help Kurama, it was Hiei. She frowned suddenly.

That is - if it was not already too late.

R/R pwease!!^^

TBC. ^_^ cliff hangers... *evil laughter*