Chapter 2: Conflicts…
"Spirit world needs your help." Koenma, in his teenage form said, walking over to the two.
"Hey, I no longer work for you, so go find someone else." Yusuke said indignantly. "I have my own problems now." He said, pushing away from Kurama so he could get up and stand face to face with his former boss.
"I have no choice." Koenma said with a soft plea. "King Enki requested Lord Urameshi's help and with what he told me, I have to agree, you need to go to the Makai."
"Whoa now." Yusuke said, holding up his hands. "Slow down, you said you need me, then turn around and say King Enki needs me, which is it?" He asked, placing his hands on his hips in anger and confusion.
"King Enki came to me with a problem. He asked if I could help by getting you to assist in aiding in a conflict that's going on. Knowing you're considered a Lord there and will have influence." Koenma informed.
"What conflict?" Yusuke asked. "And how in the hell can I help, I haven't been back there in a long time, I don't know what's going on." He stated.
"Let's have a seat and I'll explain what I know." Koenma said and didn't even ask permission, just walked over and took a seat at the table, flaring his cape behind him before crossing his legs and grabbing an empty cup to pour some tea.
"Geez, help yourself." Yusuke huffed, sitting back down.
"I will leave you two alone. I need to get cleaned up." Kurama said and went to stand, but before he could turn and leave Koenma said.
"Just so you know, King Enki has asked for Mukuro's help and she's agreed to send Hiei." The Lord said, not looking at the red head.
'So that is what has the little demon all upset.' Kurama thought, but said out loud. "Well, it must be important. I wish you luck Yusuke." He went to leave.
"Hey, you want to come and help…if I decide to go?" Yusuke hollered.
"No thank you Yusuke. I have no wish to return to the Makai anytime soon." The red head replied, sliding the door close.
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Kurama had stopped the blood flow on his neck, but unfortunately not before it had made a stain on his shirt. So walking home he pulled his hair over to the left side of his shoulder to hide it.
When he made it home, he opened the door and heard movement upstairs. By the time he closed the door and went to the kitchen to get a drink, he heard the shower start. Putting his glass down, he headed upstairs, but was going to wait until the fire demon got done in the shower before taking his. When he hit the landing however, he heard a voice in his head. 'Took you long enough, are you going to join me?' He smiled and proceeded to undress. Going into the bathroom, he made to pull the curtain back, but was instead hugged from behind.
"Got you." Hiei said and began kissing the sweat drenched back.
"Yes you did, shall we get into the shower before we lose the hot water." Kurama said, stepping in.
Hiei let go so they could both step in. Kurama turned to the water and began wetting his hair so he could wash it. Hiei stood back and watched as his lover washed and wondered why the red head was being distant with him. He knew the fox might be upset about the comment he'd made while sparring, but he also knew that the fox was use to his antics, especially when it came to sparring.
When Kurama pulled his hair up to get the soap through it, the fire demon noticed dried blood on the fox's neck. He pulled Kurama around and stared. The red head, having not been prepared to be turned, almost slipped and the smaller figure had to grab his waist to steady him.
"What?" He said, putting his hands back in his soapy hair, he's eyes closed because of the soap on his face.
"Where did that come from?" Hiei asked, pointing even though he couldn't be seen.
"Where did what come from?" Kurama replied, dipping his head back to get the soap out of his hair and off his face. When he succeeded, he wiped his face with his hand and looked to the black haired.
"That…there was dried blood on your neck and I can see the remains of a small cut." Hiei said, taking his finger and tracing the faint line that would be gone within a day.
"Do you not remember?" Kurama asked.
"Remember what." Hiei blinked, looking into the green eyes.
"You do not remember having your blade at my neck and saying I was weak." Kurama said with confusion.
"But I didn't do that." Hiei said softly, cocking his head, looking just as confused.
"Yes, you did." Kurama said with a reassuring nod.
Hiei stood there a moment thinking before saying. "I remember having you pinned and saying what I did, but…I'm sorry." He looked up at the red head, saying. "I didn't realize I drew blood. I will wait for you to finish." And went to get out, but was pulled back into in embrace.
"Got you." Kurama said and began placing his own kisses to the fire demon's neck and shoulder.
"You're not mad?" He heard.
"No koi, I am not. Something is bothering you and you were distracted. It was my fault for slipping." Kurama said, now knowing what might be bothering the little demon and that it truly was an accident.
"I could have really hurt you." Hiei whispered, relaxing into the red head's chest.
"You did not and if I thought I was truly in danger, I would have retaliated." Kurama said, continuing to place kisses, but this time to the top of the head.
"Can I make it up to you?" Hiei asked.
"What do you have in mind?" Kurama smiled.
"Let's finish showering and I'll decide." Hiei answered, turning around so he could pull the red head into a kiss.
Things heated up before they could get out of the bathroom and they ended up making love on the floor, which led to another shower.
When they did make it downstairs, Kurama made them something to eat and they ate sitting on the couch watching TV.
Hiei turned off the TV and turned to face the red head.
"I think I'm ready to talk."
End Chapter 2
