Hello my readers. /spots Neriede and waves/ Hi Eunice! Well here is chapter two of this...story. I have an excellent idea of what's going to happen in this story. Oh yes, starting with a little romance from Hiei and Olivia...mwahaha, since they're paired in her story. To Olivia: heh, sorry if I make you seem a little...well, Hiei-crazed in this story. And maybe a bit eager at times. Don't worry--you're not a slut.
Disclaimer: Me no own.
And her mother lays there sick with cancer
And her friends don't understand her
She's a question without answers
Who feels like falling apart
--This Is A Call; Thousand Foot Krutch
Chapter Two: We Have A Problem
Two days after confessing to Kurama his little problem with his sister and her relationship with the oaf, Hiei knocks on Kurama's window, wondering if the kitsune is at home. The place is dark--much darker than Hiei has ever remembered. And because of this, he is becoming a bit frightened. Kicking it open and inviting himself inside, he is shocked to see how dirty and unorganized Kurama's room is.Clothes are strewn everywhere, papers and books are tossed at random places. But where is Kurama? It is just then that a single piece of paper comes floating over to him smelling very much like Kurama. He grasps it firmly in his hands before looking down at it.
"Hiei," he reads aloud, "My mother has fallen gravely ill and is on the brink of death. Doctors can find no cure, thus I must travel to the demon plane to find a cure. I expect you will accompany me on this journey? If so, our usual meeting place shall suffice. If not...would you mind picking up my room? Hope to see you soon. Kurama."
Looking slowly around Kurama's room, Hiei's one thought is that he'll never clean this place. So it's off to their usual meeting grounds the little fire demon goes.
oOo
"Where are you kitsune...?"
"Hello Hiei."
A shadow emerges from the trees, red hair swishing slowly around his pretty face. But that same face looks tired. Hiei winces at the dullness of Kurama's usually vibrant eyes, the darkened bags under his eyes...the sad smile. For some reason Hiei just wants to pull Kurama into a hug and comfort him. But that would be most un-Hiei like, so it's not going to happen. Giving a soft 'hn' of frustration Hiei pushes Kurama down to the soft ground, making him sit and rest.
"I'm quite all right, Hiei."
"You look dead, kitsune."
"No Hiei--I'm fine."
The way Kurama says that, with his eyes lightly avoiding Hiei's and his voice so low...something is very wrong. Hiei rests his hand on Kurama's shoulder lightly. But you're not okay... Crimson eyes fill with concern, shutting softly at the sound of Kurama's sobbing. The two demons sit underneath the biggest tree in the clearing. Ah, the same clearing in which they had met Yusuke those long years ago.
"Mother has fallen ill. I have approximated that she has but two months left to live."
"Hn..."
"Will you come with me then?"
Hiei takes Kurama's hand and gently applies pressure. Thoughts running frantically through his head, he tries to set them in order. Kurama turns his green orbs on him, pleading.
"Kitsune, I'm stuck with you until the end."
Kurama breathes a sigh of relief. The pretty smile he slashes at Hiei before drifting off into sleep is all the thanks the youkai needs. Now cursing his shortness and unability to set Kruama on his lap, the smaller picks up Kurama and shoots off towards his home. Gah, but he's going so slow! The fox should not weigh this much! Hiei's mind is so fixated on these thoughts that he barely has time to dodge an oncoming car. Watch where you're driving...
Upon reaching Kuama's home, Hiei places the kitsune on his bed and steps outside the room and pulls from his cloak a cell phone. Now, Hiei can only do one thing on this cell phone and that is call the only number on it. The number of a very old friend--well, more like good enemies who have resolved their differences. The dial tone immedately clicks off as Hiei hits the call button and a steady 'bzzz' rings in Hiei's ears. For a moment, he's not sure if anyone is going to pick up. But then, a soft "hello" echoes in Hiei's ears.
"Olivia? I need a favor..."
oOo
"Ngh..."
Kurama rubs his eyes and sits up. His room is brightly lit due to the open window at his right. Hiei...? And there is the little demon, sitting on the windowsill watching the sunset. The red embers of the sun are giving his skin a healthy red tint, and his eyes are shining so brightly. Clearing his throat, Kurama is surprised to see how dirty Hiei looks. So out of place. The only dirty item in his otherswise clean room. Wait...clean room? When he had left this place was dirtier than Makai.
"Oh Hiei," the kitsune slides out of bed.
As his cold feet hit the warm floor, he shivers at the sudden warmth. He pads over to the window and wraps his arms around the demon, pulling him into an embrace. Hiei tenses as Kurama presses his lips lightly against the back of his neck in a chaste kiss. But soon he is relaxing into the kitsune's soft touch. And just as the two are warming up...the door opens. Kurama's first insticnt is to hold Hiei closer, which he ignores. His second instinct, however, is to quickly draw his whip and pin whatever intruder has interrupted them to the wall. Ah, that he does. And he's about to apply pressure onto their lower area until he hears a familiar voice cry out.
"Hey, hey! Kurama it's me."
"Y-yusuke?"
The whip is immediately withdrawn. Spirit Detective Yusuke slides to the floor, panting and covering his groin as if Kurama is going to strike him again. Behind him, Botan flies into the room, laughing. But as Yusuke glares at her, she sobers up.
"Even my own girlfriend laughs at my pain!"
"Oh, shush, Yusuke. This is not about you. Kurama--good luck on your adventure, errgh quest, errgh...good luck."
She opens her arms and wraps Kurama into a hug.
"And good luck to you too, Hiei!" Yusuke claps him on the back. "You'll be having some adventures of your own, eh?"
"Hn."
"Hiei!" Botan moves on to hug him. "Keep Kurama safe, okay?"
"Yeah..." he whispers in her ear, for her ears alone. "I will."
"Well we'll be leaving," Yusuke pulls Botan out. "Come back soon!"
The two listen as Botan and Yusuke clomp down the stairs and out the door. Hiei growls, running a hand through his hair. His fluffy, soft, gravity-defying hair which is full of stuff. Namely dust. Stomping to the bathroom, Hiei enters closing the door behind him. As he strips down to his bare skin and jumps into the shower, he fails to hear the door open. Warm water flows from the faucet, hitting him softly. It feels good. Lost in the eutopia that is a hot shower, Kurama is able to finish his usual 'before bed' duties without being detected. And then as the kitsune is finished, he moves from the bathroom to the bed. Moments later, Hiei reenters the bedroom with his towel wrapped securely around his waist.
"Kurama...are you awake?"
Choosing not to reply as it will allow him a nice view of the demon's backside, Kurama watches as Hiei chooses two articles of clothing from his drawer. Closing his eyes as Hiei begins removing his towel--he has to allow him some privacy--Kurama only reopens them when he thinks it's safe. As it turns out he is just seconds early, able to see Hiei pull a pair of silk boxers on over his hips. And they are nice hips indeed. Very fitting for his form. Kurama cocks his head. That's what he's always liked about Hiei. Slim but not skinny. Muscular but not in a revolting way. Hiei seems to have everything down pat.
But it looks as if the youkai is going to sleep in his tree again tonight. For some strange reason Kurama cannot let that happen. So he calls softly for Hiei, reaching out a hand. If the smaller demon is angry that Kurama is still awake, he doesn't show it. Instead he turns from the window and takes Kurama's hand, climbing into bed with him. The sheets become warmer with the added body heat of another, and soon the kitsune is very comfortable. He snuggles into Hiei's neck, smelling him. He smells like the shampoo he always uses. So wait...basically he's smelling himself? Hm. That's a disturbing thought, so he's going to discard it. And discard it he does.
Soon, they will be embarking on another 'adventure' where terrible things will probably ensue. Especially since he has to go back there. No, he tells himself firmly, don't go there. Just block it all out... Tears begin to well up in his crystal orbs. He holds back a sob, fearful of waking Hiei. That is, if the demon is even asleep. Kurama pauses, listening. No, he is asleep. His eyes are shining with the unshed tears, but not for long. Soon they are coming from his eyes in droplets, hitting Hiei's soft skin lightly. Thank you, Hiei... Kurama stoops to kiss his cheek. For coming with me.
Wow. Smaller chapter. Enter Olivia, the first to discover me! To Eunice...heheh, sorry for the shounenai in this chappie. But I tried to make it reeeally light for you. XD See you next chapter!