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IN THE ARMS OF LOVE

Chapter 14

The feel of Hiei's soft lips against his did nothing to ease Kurama's anguish. He was afraid to relinquish the contact, terrified that if he did Hiei would be lost to him forever. Tears ran down his face as Kurama resigned himself to the inevitable and began to pull away from their one and only kiss.

Kurama's heart nearly stopped as strong fingers suddenly tangled in his hair pulling him further into the kiss. He moaned when a warm tongue forced it's way into his mouth. It only took a second for Kurama to realize what was happening and threw his arms around Hiei, tumbling them both back against the pillows.

Somewhere in the background Hiei and Kurama could hear cheers and cries of happiness as everyone realized what was happening. Neither cared as they continued to truly touch and taste each other for the first time. It was several minutes before they came up for air. Hiei's breath caught at how beautiful Kurama was as he smiled at him through his tears.

Hiei smiled back almost shyly. "Hello My Beautiful Fox."

Kurama's laughter was music to Hiei's ears. "Hello Fire-Fly. Welcome back."

Suddenly realizing they had an audience Kurama blushed and hid his face in Hiei's neck. Holding Kurama close Hiei smirked as he looked at his sister and friends. Yukina and Shiori took this as an invitation and rushed over to hug them both. "Brother, don't ever scare me like that again."

Smiling through happy tears Shiori kissed Hiei's cheek then Kurama's. "You did it Shuuichi. You saved Hiei. I'm so happy for you both."

Raising his head Kurama looked at Koenma fearfully. "Please tell me it's over Koenma. I'll kill you if you try to take him now."

Koenma's eyes widened when Kurama's eyes momentarily flashed gold. He relaxed when he realized there was no longer a reason for the Youko's fear. "It's over Kurama. You can feel for yourself that as soon as his soul returned his spirit energy began rising. Now all he needs to do is get strong again and he'll be just fine."

Yukina jumped up. "Oh Hiei, you must be starving. I'll fix you something right now."

Hiei blushed and couldn't completely hid a shy smile at all the fuss. "I am a little hungry, thank you Yukina."

Shiori, Keiko and Botan went to help. If he wasn't mistaken in just a short time there would be a feast and it would quickly become a party.

As if they felt left out Yusuke and Kuwabara suddenly pounced on the bed. Teasingly Yusuke shoved Hiei's shoulder. "You did it Hiei. We told you, you could win Kurama away from Camille."

At Kurama's glare Kuwabara held up his hands in surrender. "Okay, so if we had it to do again we might do things a little different but the outcome couldn't be more perfect."

Yusuke slapped Kuwabara on the shoulder. "Yeah, he's right. You two belong together and we couldn't be happier for you."

Hiei looked at them questioningly. "Explain what Koenma meant when he said my soul would stay with Kurama since he was my soul mate."

Yusuke smiled. "Oh yeah, I forgot. We told you that every other time there was a displaced soul, the body had died. What we didn't tell you was that in every instance the displaced soul was in the body of it's soul mate."

Kuwabara looked at Kurama. "Kurama, you weren't handling our matchmaking very well so we left that part out. We were afraid it would upset you even more."

Kurama looked lovingly at Hiei. "Like my mother said, I really was slow on this one. I've been looking for you for so long, how could I not recognize you as my soul mate?"

Using his thumb Hiei brushed the last of the tears from Kurama's cheek. "Fox, after being in your head and wandering around in you dreams and memories for the past few weeks, I'd say you were afraid. As much as you wanted to find love again you were afraid of being hurt the way you were when Kuronue died."

Nodding, Kurama agreed. "I think you're right Hiei. I've always been afraid that if I acted on my attraction to you I might lose my best friend. That fear would have multiplied if I'd recognized you as my soul mate. I guess unconsciously I denied loving you to keep from being hurt again if I lost you."

"Not even in death will you lose me Fox." Hiei buried his fingers in Kurama's hair pulling him closer. Bearing his fangs he saw anticipation reflected in Kurama's green eyes as he tightened his hold and lowered his head.

Kurama gasped but reached out to hold Hiei closer as the fire demon sank his fangs into Kurama's tender neck. Just then the girls chose that moment to return. Understanding the significance of what they were seeing Yukina and Botan smiled and sighed happily. Shiori and Keiko however gasped in shock.

Moving quickly, Yukina reached out to top Shiori from trying to protect her son. "Shiori no, it's alright. Kurama's in no danger. This is how a demon marks his mate. Hiei will feed from Kurama then inject the wound with his spirit energy, like a venom. This will permanently bond them together. The mark that remains on Kurama's neck will forever show other's that he belongs to Hiei."

Shiori looked horrified by what she saw and heard but didn't interfere. "It looks and sounds so barbaric but Shuuichi doesn't seem to mind. If this is bonding them as mates I guess that means were sort of seeing their demon wedding."

All the while Yusuke and Kuwabara seemed to be in shock just staring at the scene before them. They had jumped from the bed when they saw Hiei bare his fangs. Kuwabara finally gulped. "I'm sure glad Yukina settled for a human wedding. I couldn't have done that to her."

Yusuke gave a shaky laugh. "That's how demon's mark their mates. It would have been her fangs in your neck dumb ass."

On the bed the newly mated demons ignored their family and friends. Sensing that Hiei was about to withdraw, Kurama held Hiei's head to him. "Not yet Hiei. Keep feeding, it will give you strength."

Hiei growled but did as his mate requested. A few minutes later he withdrew his fangs to lick at the wound on Kurama's neck. With a blissful smile Kurama pulled Hiei's face up to lick at the blood on his lips before taking them in a tender kiss.

They only remembered they weren't alone when they heard cheers behind them. Turning, both blushed when they realized they were being watched. Seeing Shiori, Kurama's eyes widened. "Mother…"

Before he could voice his concern at the demon ritual she had just witnessed she rushed forward smiling. "Shuuichi, Hiei congratulations! I'm so happy for you both. Welcome to the family Hiei. I hope this means you'll start calling me mother now."

Kurama returned his mother's hug before turning to his blushing mate. Hiei looked shyly from him to Shiori before whispering. "I'd like that… Mother."

After that everything happened quickly. Yukina announced the food was ready and ushered everyone out leaving Hiei and Kurama alone.

Kurama moved to the edge of the bed. "Do you think you're strong enough to join the others?"

Sitting beside Kurama, Hiei smirked. "After letting me feed on you so long Fox, I should be asking you that."

Standing carefully Kurama held a hand out to Hiei. "We'll just have to lean on each other then Koi. Come on Hiei, our family and friends are waiting."

Hiei stood and slipped an arm around his mate. "Let's get this over with Fox. The sooner we do the sooner we can be alone. I've waited long enough to claim you and I'm looking forward to trying out some of those kinky dreams you've been having."

Shivering, Kurama gave his mate a sexy grin. "Eat fast Fire-Fly. If I have my way this will be the shortest party ever. I've already waited long enough for you Lover. Not even my mother will keep us apart today."

Hiei and Kurama had no idea how long the party lasted because they snuck out without saying goodbye after only an hour. Neither demon saw Shiori's happy smile as she watched the two slip away with their arms around each other.

The playful pair raced to the bottom of the temple steps. At the car Hiei turned more serious, pinning Kurama to the door for a kiss. Feeling the fire demon's obvious arousal Kurama groaned into his mouth.

Reaching behind him Kurama fumbled with the car door, finally managing to open it. It took a moment but he maneuvered Hiei around and pushed him down in the passenger seat. Without breaking the fiery kiss Kurama buckled Hiei's seatbelt. Once Hiei was secured, Kurama murmured to him between kisses. "It won't be long now My Darling."

Hiei wasn't happy about it but he allowed Kurama to drive him to the apartment in his car. The fire demon had never liked what he called 'the ningen contraptions' but neither of them had the strength for the long walk from the temple.

At the apartment Kurama giggled as he came around the car. Hiei was growling, frustrated at not being able to release himself from the seatbelt. Opening the door, Kurama knelt down to calm Hiei with a kiss as he unbuckled the seatbelt.

Their playful mood returned as they headed for the stairs that led to Kurama's door. Before they could reach them though an elderly lady called out to Kurama from outside the apartment below his. "Oh Shuuichi, I'm so glad to see that you got your old boyfriend back. That girl just wasn't right for you. She looked much too dull, no passion in her eyes. This fellow I like though, those fiery red eyes are very passionate. I love it when he sneaks in your window, it's so romantic and he chases Mrs. Hahn's pesky cat away for me."

Kurama blushed at his neighbor's astute observations. When he replied he was practically shouting. Mrs. Hiroshi was eighty years old and could barely hear even with her hearing aids in. "Hello Mrs. Hiroshi. This is Hiei, he'll be living with me now. Let me know if we ever disturb you down here."

Her eyes wrinkled as she laughed up at him. "Oh don't you worry about disturbing me with your handsome young man here. I take my hearing aids out at night so I won't hear it if you two get a little loud. I was young once too you know. The strong, silent type were always the most passionate lovers."

Kurama's blush deepened at her open minded words, it didn't help when Hiei grabbed his hand and began dragging him up the stairs. "Thank you Mrs. Hiroshi, I'll remember that."

On the landing Kurama could hear Mrs. Hiroshi mumble something about his lover's impatience as Hiei reached in his pocket for the keys. With his hand in Kurama's pocket Hiei couldn't resist teasing his fox, brushing his fingers along the redhead's length. Gasping at the intimate contact, Kurama grabbed Hiei, nuzzling his ear. "Gods Hiei, please hurry."

Not used to using the door, Hiei fumbled getting the key in the lock. By the time they tumbled through the door they were kissing passionately. Clothes were quickly scattered from the front door to the bedroom. In the bedroom they kissed and touched their way to the bed. Once there though Kurama pulled back. "Hiei wait. Every night in my dreams you've seen to my pleasure, with your hands, your mouth and your body. Please let me give you just a little of what you have given me."

At the pleading look in Kurama's eyes, Hiei knew he would never be able to deny his fox anything he desired. Stealing a quick kiss Hiei nodded and allowed Kurama to push him back on the bed. Kneeling on the floor Kurama pushed Hiei's legs apart, smiling at the treat before him. "Hiei, talk dirty to me like you did at the hot springs this morning. Tell my what you like, what you want me to do."

Kurama finished by licking Hiei's hard length. Hiei moaned and gripped the sheets with both hands unable to look away from the beautiful sight before him. "Gods Kurama, take me in your mouth, please!"

Happy to do his mate's bidding Kurama took just the tip of Hiei's arousal and suckled it. "More Fox! I want to feel myself in the back of you throat."

Kurama's eyes twinkled as he took in Hiei's entire length. He took pity on the fire demon when he saw his mouth move but no words came out. Hiei could only gasp for air as Kurama worked his erection. Hiei wasn't quiet for long though. Moments later he gave a loud cry as he released his pleasure into Kurama's mouth.

Hiei wasn't aware of falling back on the bed until he felt Kurama kiss his way up to his neck, settling comfortably on his chest. "Gods Kurama, as hot as it was when you did that to me in your dreams, that doesn't even come close to what you just did."

Kurama caressed Hiei's length back to life. "If you thought that was good Fire-Fly, just wait until you make love to me."

Hiei shivered at Kurama's sexy words. Tangling his hand in long red hair Hiei kissed Kurama as he pulled them both further onto the bed. Taking charge of their love play Hiei rolled Kurama onto his back. With his hands and mouth he pleasured Kurama until he had him withering beneath him, begging. "Please Koibito, take me. I've waited so long for you, don't tease me anymore."

Hiei settled himself between Kurama's legs, making his lover squirm as he rubbed against him. "I've waited so long to claim you as mine Fox, once I do I'll never let you go."

As Hiei took possession of him Kurama had to agree, as hot as his dreams were, nothing compared to how it felt to have his mate actually make love to him. Hiei however was thinking of how grateful he was for what he had learned in those dreams. Hiei moaned his own pleasure as Kurama screamed at having his most sensitive spots touched and loved by his mate.

Kurama could barely think at the intense feeling of being loved by Hiei. Within minutes Kurama was crying out his release. With a demon's stamina however Hiei wasn't finished with him.

Kurama hadn't even come down from his pleasure high when Hiei pulled back enough to roll him onto his knees and launch a new pleasure assault on his body. Kurama's muddled mind had just enough sense to grab the head board for balance as Hiei reenacted one of the Youko's favorite fantasies.

One hand reached around to take a hold of his fox's renewed arousal, as Hiei took a fist full of red hair and pulled Kurama's head back just enough to growl in his ear. "You like that don't you Fox? Let me hear how much you like it Sweetheart."

Kurama's little mews turned to loud moans at Hiei's sexy words. "Gods Hiei YES!… I love it like this!… I love YOU!"

Kurama's cries filled the room as several minutes later he climaxed again but Hiei still wasn't finished with him. The hand in his hair prevented Kurama from collapsing to the bed. "Not yet My Beautiful Fox. I've heard you scream, now I want to hear my Youko's sexy voice begging me to love him."

Kurama's body instantly reacted to his mate's request. With Hiei still loving him Kurama's energy flared and his red hair faded to silver within Hiei's grasp. A primal cry fell from the Youko's lips as he appeared in the midst of his mate's vigorous love making. "HIEI! Oh Inari yes!"

Hiei almost purred down at his mate. "I love you, My Sexy Youko. Let me hear your pleasure Fox. I want to hear you beg."

Golden eyes looked over his shoulder to the fire demon loving him. Kurama could barely speak as he panted out his response. "You wicked little…Ohhh… demon. You know… Ahhh… I LOVE THIS! You've seen it… OH GODS… in my DREAMS! Yes, Hiei… right there… DON'T STOP!"

No longer able to speak, Kurama rode the waves of pleasure Hiei was creating within him. Though in his Youko form his stamina could match Hiei's, it had been so long since he'd been loved Kurama knew he wouldn't last much longer. Reaching between his legs, past Hiei's hand on his length, Kurama began caressing Hiei.

The fire demon roared at the new pleasure his mate added. Hiei drove into him harder, his movements fueled by the Youko's cries. It wasn't long before both demons screamed their release, collapsing in a heap on the bed. Careful not to hurt the Youko, Hiei moved to the side, drawing his mate against him.

With a contented sigh Kurama wrapped his arm around Hiei's chest, nuzzling his face into his mate's neck. Hiei shivered as Kurama's warm tongue and lips licked and kissed him. Briefly he shifted Kurama to see the mark on his neck. Satisfied, he sighed and allowed the Youko to continue the assault on his neck. "I love you Fox."

Nibbling on Hiei's ear Kurama whispered back. "I love you too my sexy Fire-Baby."

Sleepily Hiei's only grunted his response. "Hn."

Settling against Hiei's chest Kurama purred. "Sleep My Love, you'll need your strength to love me again when you wake up. There are several more fantasies I want you to fulfill later."

Hiei chuckled. "Horny Fox. I always knew you were a big pervert."

It was Kurama's turn to laugh. "That's me Baby and I'm all yours but I'm not the only horny pervert in this family. Damn Hiei, that was so hot the way you kept loving me and had me change forms while you were inside me. My Fire-Fly has a deviant side of his own."

Hiei's hands moved down to Kurama's hips. With little encouragement Kurama was straddling Hiei's hips. Kurama grinned as he looked down at the wicked gleam in Hiei's red eyes. "I've been living in your perverted mind for the past few weeks. You were bound to rub off on me Fox. Now since you're obviously not going to let me sleep yet, make yourself useful."

With a firm grip on Kurama's hips Hiei lifted him then lowered him back down on him. Kurama gasped in pleasure as Hiei filled him. Once he caught his breath he grinned down at Hiei. "I thought you were tired?"

Hiei bucked his hips, smiling as the Youko threw his head back and moaned. "I am Fox, that's why your going to do all the work this time Sweetheart."

Moving himself on Hiei, Kurama leaned down to capture his mouth. When they broke apart Kurama smiled. "Your wish is my command Beloved. If I have my way though, it'll be a while before you get any sleep."

Reaching between them Hiei caressed Kurama causing him to arch back in pleasure. "Kurama, I'll never deny you anything you desire, even if I never sleep again."

"I love you Hiei."

"I love you Kurama."

Giving in to their pleasure this was just the first of many sleepless nights they would share.

Downstairs, Mrs. Hiroshi went about her regular activities. Blissfully ignorant to the cries of passion coming from the apartment upstairs day and night.

THE END

Author's note: Well that's it. I won't have much time to write over the next few weeks so I finished this here without an epilog. I hope it lives up to everyone's expectations. Please send me a review here at the end, even if you didn't review the chapters. I love hearing from you and hopefully in a few weeks you'll hear from me with a new story.

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