Thank you for the people that have reviewed. I'm not sure how this will turn out but I'm trying my damnedest to keep this a friendship kinda thing but it's really fighting me. I do have one guaranty this will not become a yoai. I have written on my profile and I will repeat here, I will not write about yoai until I get some myself.

Special thanks to Chibi Tsuki Hikari, the only person who gave me any ideas. No offense, I still love all reviews.

And in case your wondering, Shiori will be in here-she does live with Kurama-but she probably won't play a big role or anything. The rest of the gang might be around too, almost definitely Yukina though.

One more comment then we can commence with the story, yes I am aware that the characters might seem a bit OOC, especially Hiei, but I just can't get him perfectly right, I swear I am trying.


Chapter Three

Same day

Apparently the world knew Kurama was sick and it was bound and determined to punish him for some unspeakable crime or act of cruelty. Even in his Biology class he was less than enthused about the lab they were to be preforming.

But through it all he acted perfectly fine, only sneaking away when he could suppress something coming up and he skipped linch altogether, the smell three floors up was sickening, he didn't want to go any closer.

Thankfully, just before he was about to collapse, he was so tired and his fever was hitting levels he didn't realize it could hit, the final bell rang. Kurama thought briefly about staying, then Hiei wouldn't be able to nag him but a voice intruded his thoughts.

"Don't even think about it, you stupid fox." He warned, "Even if I couldn't see you I can tell that you're about to pass out."

All denials died in Kurama's mind as his legs gave out and he was forced to grip onto the lab table top or he would have fallen. Hiei suddenly appeared next to him and the fox instictively looked around, luckily mo one was in the roon but himself and Hiei.

"Come on, Fox." Hiei grabbed Kurama's arm and pulled him out of the boulding. As soon as they were out of sight Hiei picked up the youko, ignoring Kurama's protests, and took to the roof tops.

Soon Kurama stopped squirming and complaining and Hiei wondered why until here heard said demon's slow, ragged breathing reached his ears as he fell into an exhausted sleep. For just a second more Hiei worried, only the small, peaceful smile that crawled onto the youko's face placated him. Kurama shifted in his sleep and curled deeper into Hiei's arms and chest as the fire youkai approached the fox's house.

"Hn. Stupid fox." Hiei grunted without venom. At least Kurama was finally giving his body the chance to rest. Throughout the whole day Hiei had watched and felt Kurama's health, strength and energy rapidly depleting and each time Kurama stood Hiei was sure he wouldn't he able to without collapsing.

But he had somehow managed and was now suffering his punishment and paying the price for his stubborness. Hiei reached out to the fox barely able to feel his energy even considering their close proximity.

Thanks to Hiei's impressive speed, they got to Kurama's house in no time. Hiei closed his natural eyes and opened his jagan, searching the house for other life-forms. Apparently the youko's mother, as well and the rest of his family, were away. Once satisfied that no one was waiting to ambush the weakened demon-who knew maybe he'd be cursed or something by an old enemy or something-he carried him to his bed and gently placed him under the covers.

Kurama instinctively curled into a ball, cuddling the blankets for warmth. Hiei smothered the smirk that threatened to emerge and sat up on the windowsill the take watch.


Sorry it was so short but that's all I got so far. Keep in mind that the more reviews and ideas you people give me the faster I can and will update.

Flames acceptable, constructive criticisms, comments and ideas preferred.