Ah, I'm sorry for leaving you hanging for so long, I was in a dorm at college all week with no computer. Here 'goes!

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The group was finally back together again, and the tense air around everyone faded when Kurama and Hiei entered. They were back and it would all go back to normal. Hiei's garnet eyes turned to Yusuke softly. The more he was around the detective, the more he felt attached to him. The koorime joined Yusuke, very clearly leaving Kurama's side. Why leave the fox trailing if he wouldn't understand? Whatever.

Yusuke flushed seeing Hiei so bluntly leaving Kurama, probably one of the only others in the group that noticed. It wasn't that his heart was aching for Hiei as it had kind of pulled sometimes when they would sit together, it was that nasty look from Kurama directed right at him. How was he ever going to make it up to him?

"Hey..Hiei.." Yusuke trailed, wishing Hiei and Kurama would have made up rather than irritate each other.

Hiei's red eyes flashed dangerously at Yusuke. He was in a pretty bad mood.

"Yusuke," the demon greeted wispily.

Kurama's eyes narrowed caustically as he heard the small greeting. As if Hiei were angry with him. What could Hiei possibly be mad at him for? He, himself, had the only right to be angry. That just put the icing on the cake.

"Keiko," Kurama greeted.

Keiko looked up naively. That was weird. She was used to Kurama talking with her, but she was rarely greeted first. He hadn't said a thing to Yusuke. Was that because of Hiei? She knew he was mad at Hiei, but she hoped it wasn't the others too.

"Er…Hi Kurama," she greeted back cheerfully.

Kurama walked over to Keiko and sat beside her, Yusuke not really minding much. Hiei hadn't even noticed. Or at least pretended not to.

Hiei's eyes were set on Yusuke's hands. He was realizing more and more that he liked the boy. Every moment they had he wanted to take his hand. But how awkward would that be? Not only did Yusuke have a girlfriend, but would he even accept that sort of relationship? Sure, they got along, but he himself couldn't admit he loved the boy. Sure, he liked him…he liked him. Just a crush. A passing crush. Best leave it like that as long as he could.

You can do it, just grab his hand.

Not in front of all of these people!

Do it, it's your chance! You won't get this chance again!

Kurama's right over there idiot.

You've got to do it.

I…can't

Yes you can. He won't. It's your move!

But it will scare him away.

Just do it. Hurry! Do it.

I…can't…I can't.

…Now!

A small hand suddenly took Yusuke's for a quick squeeze. It surprised Yusuke as he turned to see Hiei flushing, looking away. Yusuke's thumb ran over Hiei's hand as Hiei's heart skipped a beat. Hiei brushed back before inching his hand away to not get caught. He smiled.

Yusuke was grinning already, just happy. He always wondered if there was something more. For now, he was right. It just made him happy.

Hiei's thoughts were thicker running over all the possibilities, but over their silent conversation, Yusuke had accepted him. He couldn't rid himself of that tiny curve of a smile. It was too much. He genuinely liked Yusuke. This was what he wanted. He was sure.

Kurama didn't miss that moment for the life of him. His eyes were now glued on the two, emerald eyes glistening wildly. So it was true.. no more assuming. It was time for some action.

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I thought that was cute, so I'm cutting this chapter here. I'll write one more today, then two more tomorrow ciao:)