Okay, it's time to give proper credit to the writers of the manga 'Fake'. I didn't want to give it away in the last chapter. 'Fake' by Sanami Matoh is published by Tokyopop and like YuYu Hakusho I own nothing. I picked it because I thought Hiei might enjoy a manga with action and a hint of steamy romance between two sexy New York cops.

I'll just say a quick thank you to all who reviewed. I know I say it every chapter but I truely mean it more each time I read your wonderful words. I really love it when I see someone new review one of my strories. I always check out your profiles and even your YYH fics (I'm very monogomous to YYH). Thanks again and happy reading.

Standard disclaimer: I do not own YuYu Hakusho.

IN THE ARMS OF LOVE

Chapter 12

The next few days settled into a comfortable routine for Kurama. In the morning he'd wake early and slip out the window to walk on the beach just talking with Hiei. He tried going after breakfast once but Kuwabara and Yukina had loved the idea and joined him. He'd spent the next hour watching Kuwabara fussing and making goo goo eyes at his wife. After that Kurama began slipping out early so he could have Hiei to himself.

After his walk he'd do exercises with the fire demon, stretching his legs and arms to keep him limber. At first Hiei was embarrassed and called it useless but he quickly realized Kurama enjoyed the workouts so he stopped protesting.

Before lunch Kurama would go to Reikai to do research on how to reunite Hiei's soul with his body. Koenma had an entire team working on this but the redhead needed to be involved as if he were afraid of letting Hiei down.

In the afternoon Kurama would return to the temple to bathe the fire demon then give him a massage to keep his muscles stimulated after lying in bed all the time. This, Hiei had discovered was another thing Kurama enjoyed. Hiei could hear his fox's voice grow husky as he stripped and bathed him. He could feel the redhead tremble as he rubbed oil into the fire demon's muscular back and legs. When he turned Hiei over to do his chest Kurama would lose his train of thought and stumble over his words.

Through all of this Hiei silently cursed the gods that did this to him that he couldn't actually feel his fox touching him. Believing himself cursed that he couldn't draw the tempting fox into his arms and return the love he thought Kurama was beginning to feel.

In the evening Kurama would have dinner with Kuwabara and Yukina. Sometimes they would be joined by Yusuke and Keiko. Once they were evem joined by Koenma, Botan and little Kendell. After dinner Kurama would go to his room and do his homework.

After finishing his homework Kurama would bring out the next volume of 'Fake', curl up with Hiei and read to him. Last night they finished book five. Hiei was surprised he was actually enjoying the series. He liked all the action but what really drew him in was that Dee and Ryo were each a little like he and Kurama. Dee was strong, dominant, protective and sure about his feelings for Ryo. Ryo on the other hand was strong, nurturing and a bit unsure of his feelings for Ryo yet he secretly enjoyed Dee's aggressive advances. Their budding relationship gave Hiei hope for Kurama and himself.

There was something Hiei liked even more than that about what Kurama teasingly called 'story time' though. It was how Kurama's would get almost giddy about it, as if he couldn't wait to cuddle up to Hiei. When he read the steamy make out scenes with Dee and Ryo the fire demon could sense Kurama's own pleasure at reading them. Just like when he gave Hiei a bath or massage Kurama's voice would grow husky, his heartbeat would quicken and Hiei could feel his body flush.

Hiei's favorite time however was the night time. Since beginning 'Fake' Kurama would dream of Hiei and himself in similar situations to Dee and Ryo. In his dreams however their make-out sessions always ended with Hiei making passionate love to him.

Hiei gave a mental smirk as he remembered last nights dream. Before they fell asleep they had been talking about Yoko. Kurama seemed worried that Hiei might not accept the Youko as a lover. Sensing this Hiei saw to it that it had been a beautiful silver Youko he'd made love to in his fox's dreams.

Hiei was grateful for these dreams since he himself was a virgin. Hiei was using the vivid images from the dreams, fueled by Yoko Kurama's vast experience, as lessons in love making. If he ever got the chance to make love to his fox he intended to make sure Kurama, human or Youko, wasn't disappointed.

Bringing himself back to the present Hiei gave a satisfied sigh at the sensation of Kurama massaging his back and shoulders. He couldn't exactly feel the strong hands that rubbed him, he just had a sense that he knew they were. He could however feel Kurama's excitement. He could feel the fox's shivers and his body heat rise as he worked across his partner's flesh.

"Hiei?"

"Yes Koi." Hiei gave a mental grin as he felt Kurama shiver at the endearment. He first felt Kurama tremble when he called him 'My Fox' a few days ago. After that he experimented with others like 'Koi', 'Sweetheart' and even 'My Love'. Hiei was thrilled with Kurama's obvious reaction to the names and now used them regularly. Though he knew such endearments were not his usual style, Kurama's pleasure was worth any awkwardness he felt and already they slipped out almost naturally.

Straddling Hiei's hips, Kurama sat comfortably on his firm behind as he rubbed the fire demon. Since it was a warm day he had discarded his shirt some time ago. "Fire-Fly, I've been meaning to ask you something. Are you aware of what I dream of at night?"

Remembering what he had told Kurama the first time he had had one of the sexy dreams, Hiei tried to dodge the question. "Why do you ask?"

Kurama blushed, his hands stilled. Hiei's evasion of the question actually answered it for him. "You called me your beautiful Youko this morning and it made me think that you were somehow aware of my dreams since I was in my Youko form in the one I had last night."

Hiei paused knowing there was no way out of it this time. "I didn't lie when I said I couldn't see your dreams. I still see nothing but black. I can however sense what you dream, lately it's as if I'm almost a part of them."

Smiling, Kurama's hands went back to work. "So you've been aware since that first dream I asked you about. Do you somehow dictate what I dream or do I?"

Picturing some of the kinky things Kurama had dreamt of them doing Hiei chuckled. "No Fox, I'm able to give you ideas but what actually happens, well that's all your doing. Other than that, I'm just along for the ride."

Hiei could almost feel the slap Kurama gave his shoulder but could also hear the laughter in his voice. "Very funny Hiei. Just wait until tonight Lover, I'm not always submissive you know. I think this time I'll dream of dominating you."

"Hn. In your dreams My Beautiful Fox."

Hiei could sense Kurama's warm breath across his neck as he whispered sensually in his ear. "Tonight in my dreams, you my sexy little demon, will be mine. Think about it Fire-Fly and let me know if you want to be taken gently by your redheaded fox or demon style by your silver Youko."

Kurama grinned at the passion filled moan Hiei gave as he imagined each of his fox's suggestions. "I'm a virgin My Love so be gentle with me."

It was Kurama's turn to moan as he leaned forward again to nibble at the back of Hiei's neck. Kurama shivered thinking of the dream they were creating, made even more real by his painfully hard erection rubbing against Hiei's tight ass.

Distracted as they were, neither realized someone had knocked on the door until two feminine gasps were clearly heard. Lifting his lips from Hiei's neck Kurama's eyes widened and he turned beet red at the sight of Shiori and Camille standing in the doorway.

It took only a second for Kurama to take in Camille's shocked expression and his mother's amused grin. Quickly he grabbed for his shirt praying that it was long enough to cover the bulge in his pants. Buttoning it he turned back just in time to hear Camille's cry and watch as she fled the room.

Kurama jumped from the bed to follow her, telling his mother to keep an eye on Hiei as he passed. Rushing out the front door he saw Camille disappear down the temple steps. He caught up with her just as she reached the bottom. When he grabbed her by the arm she was panting but didn't fight him. "Camille, I am so sorry. You shouldn't have found out that way."

There were unshed tears in her eyes and she was unable to meet his gaze. She gave a sad smile and a weak laugh when she spoke. "I think I already knew. I suspected the night of the party. You were so upset after seeing Hiei with Yoji that you got roaring drunk. I could tell by the way you spoke of him that Hiei was special to you but no man gives up his whole life to care for a sick friend unless he's more than a friend."

Kurama took her chin forcing Camille to look at him. "Again, I am sorry. I never meant to hurt you or lead you on. You are a lovely, intelligent woman and I really enjoyed our time together. I truly believed I could have a normal relationship with you. It's ironic, it seems everyone, including you, knew how I felt before I did."

She gave him another weak smile. "I really should go. Your mom came with me, can you see she gets home?"

Walking her to her car Kurama held the door as she got in. "Of course I will Cami, don't worry about her. Are you alright?"

She nodded. "I will be. At least I had an idea of how you felt so I was almost prepared."

"Take care Camille. I hope you can forgive me some day." Closing the door he waved as she drove away.

Returning to the temple Kurama wasn't looking forward to facing his mother. "Don't worry Fox, Shiori's fine with our relationship."

"I know Hiei. She told me once that she always thought you and I would be together. By the way, thank you for not interfering while I talked to Camille." The main room was empty as Kurama entered the temple. Kuwabara was still at work and Yukina had gone to the market.

"I remember what you said about not wanting to break up with her while I was still in your head so I talked to Shiori while you dealt with Camille."

Entering the bedroom Kurama couldn't help but smile in happiness at the sight before him. Shiori had propped Hiei up on pillows and was sitting on the bed talking to him. "When you're better Hiei, you and Shuuichi will have to come for dinner. I can't tell you how happy I am that things are working out between you two."

Kurama went around to sit on the other side of Hiei. Shiori smiled and reached out to hold his hand. "Is she going to be alright Shuuichi?"

He nodded. "She will be Mother. She already suspected that Hiei and I might be more than friends."

She smiled as they held hands across Hiei's chest. "I'm glad you finally realized it. For such a smart man you really were slow on this one."

"She's right Baby, even Camille knew before you."

Kurama blushed when Shiori giggled at Hiei's endearment.

Just then they heard Yukina return to the temple. When Kurama would have risen to help her Shiori stopped him. "No you stay with Hiei, I'll help Yukina."

Kurama leaned over Hiei to kiss Shiori's cheek. "Thank you Mother. Why don't you join us for dinner then I'll drive you home later?"

From the door she agreed. "That sounds lovely, then I can visit with Hiei a little longer."

After she left Kurama pretended to pout. "I think I'm jealous Koi. Mother's staying to spend more time with you, she didn't even mention me."

Like Kurama, Hiei secretly loved the endearments called him. "Hn, she's happy for us because she loves you My Fox. I just wish they hadn't interrupted my massage. It was just getting interesting."

Grinning, Kurama crawled up to straddle Hiei's lap, he leaned forward to kiss Hiei's nose. Kurama then tucked his head into Hiei's neck, cuddling down onto his chest. "Me too but I'm glad that's over. Now I can concentrate on just you Koi. I can't wait until tonight when I get you alone in my dreams where I can feel your arms around me as we make love."

Hiei was thrilled with Kurama's comments and actions. He never thought he would be grateful to have his soul torn from his body. Kurama's loyalty to his best friend had allowed them time together. Time Kurama had needed to accept his growing feelings for Hiei. Now all they needed was a miracle to put his soul back. "Soon My Love I hope to put them around you and make love to you for real."