Forbidden Love : In Too Deep

A/N: You guys must hate me for that last ending hahaha. Anyway, lets see what our favorite pair will do about it! Angels and Demons! Oh the horror! . Read and Review. Please .

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Botan froze. It wasn't until Hiei's lips crashed on hers that she realized what position they were in. Her eyes closed, but she was thinking fast. That sound he made, it was desperate. This is a mistake! I know it is! I mean, Hiei has to think that I am someone else! He does, doesn't he? Botan took them to her house, the safest place she knew.

Once she felt the familiar cold tile on her back, she acted.

Slap!

Her hand came in contact with his cheek, and she felt him flinch, but his lips lingered on hers before he got off. Botan opened her eyes, denying the warm feeling seeping up from her toes and the blush emerging onto her face. Looking at the demon's face, she was startled to see that he looked like he was in trouble. Almost as if he was on death row. That was when it hit her like a runaway train.

Oh no! We broke the Holy Laws! Botan felt her breath catch and immediately she gasped for air. Wait, just because you kissed doesn't mean that he wants to be my lover. Ignoring the wave of sadness at that thought, Botan kept her cool. This could be handled. This was all a mistake, and all mistakes can be fixed.

"I-I'm... sorry."

Botan barely caught the last part, but she saw Hiei's cheeks tint to be the lightest of pink. Demons... do they apologize to anyone if it's not their Master? Shaking herself a little, Botan touched her lips.

"No, no, it's nothing to worry about." As she spoke, Botan was astonished that she was holding it together while her subconscious waged a war against her words. What do you mean? HE KISSED YOU! "I'm glad that my first kiss went to you and not to someone like Kurama."

Botan saw Hiei put his head in his hands. He was breathing deeply, but then found his wits.

"Let's not mention this to anyone... okay, onna?"

Botan nodded.

"Of course not."

The thought of the Holy Laws hung over their heads like a dark thunder cloud waiting to inflict its wrath over the land. If anyone knew... we would both be damned. Botan felt her eyes start to water at the thought of being cast down from Heaven. Or worse, disappearing like Shizuru.

II

Hiei wasn't thinking. His mind, all thoughts that translated into any recognizable language vanished. All he could do was feel. And he felt a wave of things as he kissed Botan. A shattered barrier. Broken insecurities. Raw lust. Then there was this other thing. A warm soothing feeling that was around his heart. Do demons even have hearts? It was such a delightful pain that coursed through his veins, but all that wonderful sensation ended when he was slapped.

His cheek stung, and he realized just what he was doing. He was putting Botan in danger of losing not only her position as First Advocate of Heaven, but her very existence as a living being. Savoring her taste, the demon left her lips.

He moved away from her and restrained the urge to continue his actions when he saw the pink on her face. Then he saw her eyes search his, frantic for a few moments. She's trying to figure out what to do and what just happened. Hiei ran a clawed hand through his spiky black hair. I'm not sure if I understand just the hell I was thinking.

Hiei bit down his pride and apologized. He could tell by her expression that she could tell just how important those two words were. Demons rarely apologize, even to their Masters.

Guilt poured through him when she wasn't mad. She should be mad. If he were her, he would be pissed and go on a killing rampage. But he agreed with her that he was better than Kurama. A worm is better than that fool...

There was a silence. A very long and tense silence. Hiei knew that she was thinking about the Laws. He was too. We'll be tortured and will be stripped of our positions, our honor... everything.

He didn't want that to happen to him, or to Botan. She deserved a normal life. Hiei had his head in his hands. This all started with stupid Yusuke meeting with God! He could handle himself! What does he need me for?

"Do you want anything? Food, drink?"

Hiei didn't even respond to that question. He wanted lots of things right now. He wanted to take back that one moment, that moment of weakness where he broke. He wanted to take back his acceptance to his First Advocate position.

"No, thanks."

Botan eventually left and cleaned her house, and occasionally would work on dissecting demon spells and wards. Naturally, this peaked Hiei's interest.

As he watched many failed attempts and her facial expressions, he pondered on why he was even remotely attracted to her. The onna... she's the highest and purest of all the angels. I am the most sinful demon...

Botan made the ward explode in self defense and after recovering from the shock, she giggled. She's beautiful in so many ways. His eyes narrowed as his self loathing emerged to give him a happy reminder that it was there. There is no way in the existence of the Universe that an angel would ever want to be with you, Hiei.

III

It was strange. Hiei just went over and told Botan tips on what to do to break a few difficult wards and spells. Botan was feeling awkward about the whole... kiss thing. But, it all seemed to be forgotten, for now, that is.

They did not smile or make small talk, but worked all day, and even into the night. Botan was having trouble keeping her eyes open, and she messed up a lot.

"Baka onna. Go to bed."

His red eyes were so piercing, but she still liked them. She swallowed a yawn.

"Just a few more..."

The demon rolled his eyes, and she knew that he knew she could see it. Ignoring him, she tried to break down a spell. Uttering the wrong incantation, the ward struck out a her, knocking her backwards.

Normally this would cause a very ugly bruise the next morning. Botan wasn't counting on Hiei to catch her. She fell into his arms, and at first it didn't click until she saw his round eyes.

"Baka."

She had been standing, and now that she was lying down, her body was winning the war of sleep. She curled into Hiei's hold, his demon heat attracting her. Her pink eyes closed. What's happening...? This is wrong. I shouldn't... be... doing this...

IV

Hiei was startled and annoyed as she snuggled into his body. Hissing, he walked out of the kitchen and down the narrow hallway. Turning at her bedroom, Hiei paused before setting her down. Her sheets were already thrown off the bed, so that made things easier.

The demon made sure the pillow was perfect and then proceeded to make the bed while the angel slept in it. Soon she was tucked in. No one could have pulled it off any better. Hiei stared at her face. How can she be so peaceful? So forgiving? It didn't make sense to him.

The moon was shining, but it was not a blind and irking light. It graced her features. Hiei felt stupid, standing there wanting to do something. He couldn't think of what, though. She's asleep. There's nothing you can do. That didn't convince the Advocate. So, imitating what Botan did to Yukina, he leaned down and brushed his lips against her forehead, disappearing promptly afterward.

It never struck as to why he did that. He was in deep. He knew he was, so there was little hope for him. Hiei went to the guest room, which smelled of roses. Fate has to be laughing at me. Hiei smiled bitterly as he pulled a thin white sheet over him after he shed his clothes so he was only wearing his black boxers.

He curled up, and some would say that he looked like a child. He had to think. What am I going to do? This is already getting hard to handle. Hiei closed his eyes. Maybe I'll think of an answer in the morning.

V

Botan shuddered herself awake. She dreamed of the strange sensations that Hiei's kiss brought out of her. Naturally it was a bit frightening. She trembled and calmed herself. Botan, just stop thinking about it! It was nothing special. But she knew that it was special. It was her first kiss. Quite a good kiss too, if she didn't mind saying so.

She was dragged away from her thoughts when she smelled something burning. Badly. That was when her pink eyes widened at the sight of smoke coming under her closed door.

"HIEI!" Botan ran out into the hallway, almost choking to death on the black smoke that filled the hallways. Her pink eyes watered and she slid to the floor. "Hiei!"

Her voice was raspy as she struggled to breathe. That was when two strong arms lifted her up and to her feet. She saw the blood red eyes and instantly she knew she was safe, even if she could smell a fire. And it was close.

"Onna! You're oven is a freaking bomb! It blew up when I touched it!"

Botan wasn't even going to ask why he wanted to use the stove. She rolled her eyes.

"Some things in my house react violently to... not so pure things." Hiei growled and his grip on her arms tightened. He was probably going to say something until the flames burned down the wall closest to them. Botan shrieked and was soon being carried to the back door. He stopped and glanced behind him. Botan saw the uncertainty flash across his face. What is he thinking? "Go! Get us out of here!"

Hiei shook his head even when the ceiling crumbled ten feet away from them.

"Someone has to explain this, and I can't go out there." His eyes met hers. "I'll be spotted for sure."

Botan stood on her own, sliding out of his hold. She flinched as cracks of her foundation was heard.

"Hold still."

Botan took off her halo, and she was aware of Hiei's fast intake of breath. She was sure that he didn't know that angels could do that. Or what she was about to do right now. Moving quickly, her hands touched his horns and tail, murmuring complex concealing spells. And to finish it off, she placed her halo over his head. Not wasting any time, Botan grabbed his hand and pulled him out into the open. She pulled the First Advocate of Hell into the beautiful realm of Heaven.

VI

Hiei felt a very self conscious when he stepped out into the open. Just because I have an idiotic halo won't fool any angel! What about my clothes? Hiei smirked. Black was most likely frowned upon in this angel society. That was when he looked down.

His clothes were gone. They had been replaced by the same type of white shirt and pants that Kurama had worn. Hiei felt his face turn scarlet with embarrassment and anger. He grabbed Botan's arm.

"What happened to my clothes?"

Botan smiled at him sheepishly.

"Don't worry, that's just a disguise. You're still wearing your suit."

Hiei released her and she turned back toward her house. Hiei inhaled the sweet smell of fire. He heard her take a shaking breath. Hiei crossed his arms and bowed his head in respect. It was her home...

"Botan! What happened?"

Kurama was running, and he stopped as he saw Hiei. Hiei almost flinched. Almost. Grabbing Botan's hand, Hiei pulled them away.

"We have to leave. Now."

And they did. Hiei felt Botan's confusion. The way she tensed at Hiei's dramatic and unwise move. Hiei closed his eyes and went to a place that Kurama could never get to. His white clothes flapped in the wind, and before he opened the his eyes, Botan's slender hand squeezed his as she screamed.

"Hiei!"

Hiei looked and was satisfied. They were miles above the Earth. In free fall. Hiei put a finger over Botan's lips.

"Fly us down."

Botan was fighting down tears of fright as she nodded. Her legs wrapped around his waist so she steadied himself, and Hiei had to clear ALL inappropriate thoughts in his mind as she took off the halo, and instantly his clothes and horns returned.

Hiei saw Botan's eyes glaze over as a heavenly light surrounded her. He saw two gorgeous wings spread themselves, the feathers so white they were almost silver. She slipped her arms under his from behind and held him close to him.

"Don't move around too much, okay."

"Hn."

As soon as she got that sound of approval, she dived. Hiei felt like his stomach was somewhere in his throat. His heart seized as Botan sped through the skies at insane speeds. They neared water, and Hiei could swear that it was parting for them, the mist spraying his feet.

VII

When they reached an island, Botan dropped Hiei, smiling when he let out a surprised sound as he fell five feet to the ground. She hovered a bit before her wings disappeared and she fell to the ground.

"What was that all about?"

Hiei scowled at her.

"Kurama knows my face."

Botan felt like she had been plunged into cold water.

"What? But how? He didn't see you when you set his hair on fire!"

Hiei frowned, one of his fangs showing.

"I went to a bar and he was there." Botan saw him meet her eyes, but then look away. Oh Keiko... what did he do? "I... I insulted him. Trust me, he would remember who I was."

Botan bit her lip. This is bad. What is he going to think?

"Okay... okay, let's not think about it. It will work out."

That was when they were called. The two Advocates hesitated before leaving.

"Not a word, right?"

"Right."

And with that, the two Advocates slipped their hands into each others.

VIII

Yusuke and Keiko stood, waiting for their loyal Advocates. Lucifer had alerted Hiei. When they appeared, Lucifer's brown eyes widened. There was a difference. It was painfully evident. Maybe not for God, but the Devil always was a stickler for details.

Hiei Jaganeshi's face was even more emotionless than usual, if that was even possible. Yusuke had only seen him like that once. He had failed at one of the most complicated spells on his first try. Usually Hiei was able to master it at the first try, but this was the only spell that gave him trouble. Instantly, all smug demeanor was gone and that air of confidence vanished. His face was like stone as he focused on the task at hand, not a crease in his face.

But what could Hiei be working so hard to do, I wonder?

Then there was the angel. Botan. She too was keeping a straight face. Her lips were not curved in her usual polite smile. Her eyes sparkled with something was between fear... and hope. She squeezed Hiei's hand before he let it go. The flicker of something across his face told Yusuke that it was some sort of message.

Is it really happening? Are we finally going to get some survivors in the next Holy War?

IX

Kurama watched Botan's house burn. He saw her with another man. It wasn't just any man. It was the Jagan Eye guy. They soon vanished, teleporting. Kurama tried tracking them, but that tricky fellow pulled on over on him. So now he was watching the First Advocate's house burn away.

Something happened. Fire's like this don't start for no reason. Kurama's intelligent green eyes narrowed. These are Holy Flames. They only rage like this if an impure being as angered it. Impure. That didn't make sense. It has to do with that man.

That was how Kurama decided how he was going to handle the situation. He would find out just who this little man was. And when he did, he would bring the light on the both of them.

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A/N: Hey! All those who are strong Christian believers... don't kill me. Please? I am Christian... (I think)... and I mean no harm by this story. Every story needs a little controversy. Okay, review, and by the way, I know that Kurama is mean, I'm sorry. It's not that I don't like him, I just needed a bad guy. Review!

-mia