Hiei glared hard at the male in front of him. The redhead was teasing him and Hiei wasn't in the mood. His hands were in his pockets, and his posture was back to the ruthless brunette he used to be. He had an expressionless face.
Kuwabara was starting to feel uneasy about the look on the fire demons face. He looked over at Yusuke, who wasn't about to intervine. Hiei'd been holding in all his anger for the baboon, and now it was time to let it out. He wasn't moving, but he looked ready to pounce. His Jagan hadn't yet returned, and with that lacking, his black Dragon was gone too. But he didn't need that to kill. All he needed was his hands. Only his hands..
He took the smallest of steps forward. His heel clicked softly against the tile floor, and his entire focus was on Kuwabara. No one had seen Hiei this intensly angry before, save for Kurama, who seemed to be missing.
That was how this whole thing started, anyway. Hiei asked where Kurama was, and Kuwabara just couldn't resist. Well, he'd pay for that now, wouldn't he?
Another step forward, everyone in the room stood frozen. Keiko was unsure of what to do.
Silent footsteps ducked out of shadows, and slender arms wrapped around the tense ten-year-old sized body.
"What's all this about, Hiei?" Kurama asked.
"Nothing.." Hiei said coolly, but his killing intent was gone from the room.
Kuwabara breathed a sigh of relief. Kurama's arms stayed around Hiei as the smaller male turned in his arms. Kurama planted a small kiss on Hiei's nose, making the smaller blush. Kuwabara chuckled at the display, and the room got tense again.
Hiei's eyes pierced through the air and struck fear into Kuwabara's very core with a single glance.
"Baby, come on." Kurama whispered. "You look tired."
"I'm fine.." Hiei said.
"But you're not." Kurama said.
Hiei looked into Kurama's eyes and sighed. He'd been up for 2 days with no sleep, and he was very on edge. He put his head on Kurama's shoulder.
"Fine..." He said softly, yawning. Kurama grinned and plucked the smaller male off the ground.
"I think it's well past time for bed." Kurama said.
The clock read 2:13 AM. Hiei was stunting his own growth in staying up. Kurama dissapeared into his room with Hiei. Yusuke and Keiko curled up on the couch, and Kuwabara took the floor.
Hiei lay in bed with his eyes half open. Kurama kissed him softly.
"Go to sleep, honey." Kurama said.
"I'm not a little kid." He said in a childish voice.
"Oh really?" Kurama said. Hiei pouted. "Haha..you act so tough in front of everyone, I wonder what would happen if they saw the real you."
"I don't wanna find out..." Hiei said quietly.
"Why not? Maybe they'd like it." Kurama said.
"Or maybe all of my dignity would fly out the window." Hiei said stubbornly.
"I suppose that's a possibility." He eskimo kissed him.
"Or a definite." Hiei said.
"When did you become so arguementative?" Kurama asked.
"About the same time you knocked me out and turned me into a baby." Hiei said.
"We could do that again if you like." Kurama said slightly iritably.
"I'd rather if we didn't." Hiei said.
"Would you rather none of this ever happened?" Kurama looked at him hard.
"No.." Hiei looked away.
"Then why are you so pissy?" Kurama asked.
"I don't know..I just..I don't feel well.." Hiei said.
"Why didn't you tell me that? You know I'll take care of you." Kurama said.
"B-but..it's not your job.." Hiei said softly. Kurama laughed softly.
"It's not a job. People hate jobs. I'm willing to make it a career though. People tend to enjoy those." Kurama smiled.
"Wh-what do you mean?" Hiei asked.
"Nothing..I just wanna spend the rest of my life with you." Kurama smiled and kissed Hiei's nose.
"Really?" Hiei asked him, slightly in awe.
"Yup." Kurama wrapped his arms around him. He pulled him close, and held him tight.
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Hiei slept solidly through the next day, only getting up to go to the bathroom. Kurama stayed by his side, worried, but knowing he would be fine. Hiei's head lay in Kurama's lap as often as possible, and he didn't eat at all throughout the day.
He slept through the following night and until noon the next day. Kurama was nervous, but he decided not to wake him. Hiei woke up on his own after a while and immediatly hugged tight to Kurama.
"Nya..." Hiei sighed contently. "That was the longest nap ever."
"Yeah, but you're cute when you sleep." Kurama said.
"No I'm not.." Hiei blushed, looking away.
"That's pretty cute, too." Kurama said, kissing his nose.
"Ugh..no it's not." Hiei looked away from him.
"Hey, don't do that, I like to look into your eyes." Kurama leaned in to add a staring effect.
"Um.." Hiei leaned back awkwardly.
"What?" Kurama leaned over him.
"Th-that's bad manners to stare like that." Hiei mumbled.
"You uncomfortable?" Kurama asked.
"N-no." Hiei lied, turning red.
"Liar." Kurama's hand found base on Hiei's knee. "You nervous?"
Hiei shook his head. Kurama smiled, moving his hand a little higher.
"And now?" A jerky shake of the head denied Kurama his fun. Kurama leaned back. "Why are you being so uptight?"
"What?" Hiei looked at him.
"You. You lost your sense of humor." Kurama acused.
"No I didn't." Hiei tilted his head.
Kurama bit his lip and reached out to Hiei. He pulled the smaller male into his lap and kissed him softly. Hiei kissed him back, only mildly confused, and then Kurama started tickling him. Hiei nearly screamed with laughter as Kurama hit all of his most ticklish spots. Hiei was growing redder and redder and eventually he yelled out for Kurama to stop.
"Aw, that's no fun." Kurama pouted. The smile was still plastered to Hiei's face.
"I'm sorry, I just don't feel like peeing myself on your bed." Hiei scratched the back of his head. Kurama grinned.
"Fine, have it your way." He said. "Now go take a shower."
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Sorry everyone, there's been a lot going on with a new boyfriend, crazy teachers, and the whole 9. It's been insane. But I hope you enjoy! :)