Ahhh another day, another chapter! Thank you so much for your reviews. You're too kind!

I'm not going to put I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho on here anymore, because I've said it enough to spill my brains out with it. I don't own them. Wish I did, but that would be cruel. :D

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As time went by Kurama and Hiei had stopped talking entirely. The second month from when this all began, Kurama was folding his clothes, thinking about what had gone on between them. His eyes watered a little as he frowned thinking of the selfish boy he who had broken his heart.

Kurama put a shirt in one of his drawers quietly, repeating the process with the rest over and over again as he played out what had happened through his mind over and over again. Determination won over once more and he was himself again. He didn't need Hiei. He never did. Why would he need someone who didn't return his love?

Finishing the clothes, Kurama walked outside, steps forceful and true. He walked alone to Genkai's, but the solitude was welcome this time. A sort of clearness relieved his mind. What had he done? Was it too late? It didn't take him long to realize that his mistake could cost their friendship forever. He did need that. He was sure of what he needed to do. As much as his heart ached for the fire koorime, he would put it aside and be the best friend he possibly could. Hiei couldn't choose to love, it rarely happened that way. It just…happened on it's own. Kurama could handle that. It was time to stop being a baby about it and reunite with his friend. A weak smile returned for the first time in those two months. A simple mistake wouldn't drown them in a vast mist.

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Hiei walked on his own through the park, a cloud hanging over him. In truth he missed the fox. He was the only one he could really talk to. He could barely look at him when he managed to sense him in the crowds of humans. He wanted to mentally comfort the fox, though he knew it would do no good. He would always be beside his friend. He loved him. Maybe not romantically, and definitely not aloud, but he did all the same. He missed him.

Hiei looked down at the ground. He thought about what it would be like to never see those emerald eyes acknowledging him. It tore him inside. He never meant to hurt the boy…in fact that was what he was trying to avoid the whole time. He wanted to take the fox in his arms once more…more likely let the fox take him back, to make peace and go back to the way things were. Nothing had happened with Yusuke, and he had no one who could ever replace Kurama. It bit him hard to think that he would never be able to speak with his friend without that smoky cloud in between them both. Hiei's garnet eyes flashed up at his friend walking alone. He made a silent promise to remain loyal to his friend…

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Yusuke was a little down that day. He was staring up at the sky. It was cloudy today, somewhat reflecting his mood. He was worried for his friends. Kurama and Hiei seemed so down, separated. He shamefully enjoyed Hiei's openness since the koorime no longer had his fox to talk to. Yusuke frowned, nose wrinkling at the thought. It wasn't right. He should have tried harder to get them back together. Something was holding him back though. Ever since Hiei left him after that tickle attack, they seemed to open up.

He took a deep breath and got up, walking with a sort of rhythm. It wasn't going to do anyone any good to be gloomy. He put on a smile and headed to find Hiei. That was the only thing good about this awkward business between the fox and koorime. He got to talk to Hiei. Sometimes he would struggle to say something, but Hiei was definitely more open. Yusuke smirked, seeing Hiei standing there, looking a little lost in space. He grinned and ran up to give him an extra push back to the real world, but Hiei anticipated it and turned.

"Detective."

Yusuke grinned bashfully, an arm behind his head. "Hey! How'd you know I was coming?"

"Your shoes," Hiei replied, letting himself glance sideways at them.

Yusuke shrugged, "Can't help that I don't take dainty steps like you. Anyhow, what are you up to right now?"

Hiei shook his head, "Nothing."

Yusuke smiled warmly. His mind turned thoughtfully to Hiei's affection towards him that day two months ago, joke or not. It surprised Yusuke that nothing had come of it. It surprised Hiei just as much. Yusuke smirked and put an arm around the fire demon. Hiei narrowed his eyes slightly, unsure of what roused Yusuke to get so embarrassingly close. The koorime wasn't that open with the detective, though he wasn't exactly shoving him off either. Sure Yusuke's company was welcome, but he was being too silly. Affectionate, but incredibly silly.

Yusuke stared at Hiei, receiving an odd look from his friend. "Hey Hiei?"

Hiei frowned lightly, slightly pulling away, "Yeah? What?..."

"I could have sworn you were going to get revenge on me," Yusuke blinked.

"For what?" Hiei muttered, honestly having no idea what he had meant to do to Yusuke. If he had meant to do anything, he had already forgotten.

"You know, after I tickled you," Yusuke grinned widely.

"…that's silly. I'm not a child. I don't do that," Hiei said, pulling away.

Yusuke brought him in closer just to bug him, "I thought you had the hots for me, punk,"

Yusuke's tone was so exaggerated and fluttery that Hiei forcefully broke away. He was being made fun of for his game with no ending.

"For you, no," Hiei muttered, "I knew you thought it would be sick, and it meant nothing to me."

Yusuke frowned, "I thought it was affection! Really!"

He couldn't help but burst out laughing. He knew Hiei had just been messing with him. His heart hardened a little at it, though. He had always kind of hoped it had been something more.

"Yeah, whatever," Hiei muttered, annoyed that he was always the target for ridicule.

Yusuke brought Hiei close, nearly getting hit along the way, "Oh, so it was? I'm so flattered!" he laughed, knowing what Hiei meant, but pretending he didn't know just to irk the demon.

Yusuke planted a fat kiss on Hiei's cheek, infuriating the demon as he wrapped his arms around him. "Oh, Hiei! I knew you cared!"

Emerald eyes locked onto the two silently, sharpening. "…am I interrupting?" the kitsune asked the two quietly.

Yusuke and Hiei both looked up with a bit of flush. They had been joking with each other, however mean it may have been, but they certainly didn't want to make it public out to their friends, least of all the healing Kurama. Indeed the fox looked quite ticked, all feelings of remorse very tossed aside for the moment.

"I see.." he nearly hissed, though trying to keep as calm as possible. And to think he was going to apologize to that childish koorime, and his fury with Yusuke was already curling into jealousy.

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And that's all for now. I'm quite proud of this chapter! Thanks for the reviews!

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