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Chapter 7

Desire

The Demon World hadn't changed much since the last time Yusuke visited. The sky still held onto the purple hue, signifying heavy winds. It was beautiful yet deadly. "We need to find a follower." Kurama said. "Once we become a part of their group they could lead us in the right direction." Yusuke nodded before looking back up towards the sky as turmoil ran through him. "Alright Kurama, lead the way."

The storm was harsh tonight. Winds bended trees in a way Whitney thought they would snap. Instinctively she moved away from the window. The thriller she was reading was warm in her hands. It had to have been hours since she moved last. The story helped her devastating reality dissolve into nothing. Earlier, Whitney promised herself that she would be productive and fix the outside of the house. The amount of weeds and tall grass were becoming overbearing, but now all she did was lounge around in her only fresh pair of pajamas while Hiei kept to himself in the basement. A few minutes passed as she re-read the same sentence before boredom got the best of her. Placing the book back on the old self, she went down the steps. The air was warmer as she turned the corner. The same grunts were heard as if she was repeating the first time Whitney came to investigate the noise. When the fire demon came into view she watched him swing his sword at the wooden dummy. Chips of wood littered the floor surrounding him in piles. He was shirtless again much to Whitney's delight, and she let her eyes linger to the muscles on his back.

Her fingers brushed through her hair nervously to tame the frizz. 'Why am I feeling like this?' Her heart pounded in excitement, and Whitney knew she was crushing like a young girl would do. Hiei was a man and by her standards, he was the definition of it. The thought about kissing him ran across her mind a few times, but she would always shake it away. He had made it clear to Whitney that humans were weak, careless, and that no demon would dare touch something so tainted. Her heart felt like it moved lower in her gut. What if Hiei despised her very existence? It wasn't like he volunteered to watch over her, and he certainly never showed her any of the telltale signs of interest. 'I guess it just will never happen.'

She moved closer hoping Hiei would notice her presence and not accidently cut her in two. She watched him spin with haste. The sword close to his body as if protecting himself from invisible attacks, and then he abruptly stopped. His arm stretched out as the sword pierced straight through the dummy's heart. His chest was moving quickly with each exhausted breath and his eyes moved slowly in Whitney's direction. The excitement she felt before came back even stronger. It was a primal need she noted. When a man shows a woman that he is strong and a good family provider all a female can mentally do is want them. Thus, the cattiness between women.

"Hey." Whitney said shyly. "Sorry to bother you I just uh was wondering if you wanted a cup of tea."

'Why the fuck would I say that?'

"Are you so eager to train now?" Hiei asked.

Whitney could tell he was on an adrenaline high. She learned about it in college whilst going for her masters in Psychology. Quickly she shook her head in response. "No, just need to keep myself busy. The storm is really putting a downer on things." She was nervous. The feeling of something dark looming over had her on edge. Adrenaline highs for humans were controllable but Whitney was never taught what to do if a demon experienced it. Hiei pulled the sword freely with ease and turned towards her.

The air was suddenly thick and Whitney felt her chest constrict with the lack of oxygen. "Hiei?" His grip on the handle tightened and she could see his knuckles turn white. "Hiei what are you doing?" She backed away. The feeling of longing far gone. His eyes were glued to hers as he continued onward. The veins in his arms became more visible as he lifted his weapon in the air. Whitney's eyes widened before jumping out of the way of the incoming blade. "Hiei what the hell are you doing?!" He charged at her this time swinging to the left, and once again Whitney dodged the strike for a second time. His other arm reached out and grabbed a fistful of her curls causing her head to yank back. She fell into him. The movement made her ribs rattle and she let out a gasp. The clanking of fallen metal echoed throughout the room and his arms enclosed around her. She went rigid at the feel of him, readying herself for a vision to take over. But nothing happened.

Instead the heat was intoxicating as it moved around Whitney's body like undeniable promises. His arms reminded her of strong steel cages. There was no chance she would be able to free herself from his hold. Her body tensed a bit more when she felt the slightest touch of his hot breath against her neck. "Hiei." Whitney began. "What-" "It would be so easy to end you." He whispered. "I would be in full control again. No more weaknesses." The tips of his fingers skimmed lightly over her stomach, pushing the fabric away to slide underneath. His hand was hot against her skin as it traveled up. The hold he had on her tightened, and Whitney finally made her first attempt to flee. The thought of still being trapped disappeared as she felt his arms give way. She turned easily hitting his face with a hard slap. Whitney watched his eyes come back into focus as his hand went up to touch his cheek.

Their eyes connected as Hiei finally came back to reality. "What the fuck was that?" At first Hiei didn't respond and Whitney thought he would disappear again, but he continued to stand still. "Hiei?" She took a step forward, uncertainty running through her. "What happened to you?" She skimmed over him briefly noticing he resembled a lost boy. "Hiei?" Maybe if she kept talking he would go back to his normal self.

"Hiei?"

She took a step forward. Inches only separating them.

"Hiei it's okay."

His eyes still focused on the floor. Whitney gently rested her hand against his arm.

"Please say something."

Again she was met with silence. She knew there was only one thing to do.

She kissed him.

Chills immediately ran through her at the feel of his lips. Her other arm enclosed around his neck to hold herself closer to him. Her heart was beating at an inhuman rate and small specks of light burst behind her eyelids. Hiei stood still at the females abrupt actions. The dragon inside him roared with a sense of victory and Hiei could feel his body hum wildly. The feel of her breasts pushed up against him made his blood boil with want and he grasped her hips in desperation. A small gasp left her lips against his at the sudden pressure. A throb started slowly lower in her belly and she let out a moan. They moved together in the middle of the training room. Candles lit throughout the empty space creating shadows against the walls. Whitney's head rolled back as Hiei hand traveled under her night shirt. His lips attached themselves to her neck feeling the rapid beating of her heart. The world around them vanished for the moment they shared together.

Whitney wanted to finish this. The wetness and pressure between her thighs becoming unbearable. But her mind couldn't go through with it. She was still tainted. "Hiei." She breathed trying to get his attention. "Stop." At first he didn't hear the soft plea and continued to grope at places that made her hot. If she didn't stop now there was no going back.

When her back hit the floor she knew this was the last chance she was going to get. With enormous effort, Whitney put her hand to his chest and pushed. "Stop." The fire demon instantly ceased and leaned back. Green like veins traveled up his arm and the side of his chest changing the tan skin tone. Whitney studied him as her senses began to clear. His ears were noticeably longer and his teeth reminded her of fangs.

His eyes moved over her slowly taking in her flushed features. He almost mated her. The tingle in his fangs more prominent then before. He knew nothing about her from the small amount of time they were kept here and he would have taken her as his own. He moved back away from her hand and placed his face in his hands. Whitney also moved away, creating much needed space between them. "Hiei-" "What?" She visibly flinched. "Maybe I should go." Embarrassment settled into her bones quickly as she went to get up. Hiei clearly wasn't happy with his actions and Whitney knew there was nothing she could do to fix it. His hand reached out and grabbed her arm to stop her. Whitney's head turned to him, brown eyes glassy. "I lost control. It won't happen again." Immediately she ripped her arm away from him. "We lost control. I'm disgusting I know. Demons don't bother with human's right?" Once Whitney was on her feet she moved towards the steps. "If you're looking for a quick fuck I'm not your girl. Clearly I helped you snap out of whatever was bothering you" The venom laced around her words and Hiei didn't make a second attempt to stop her. "I'll see you in the morning."

Yusuke leaned against the broken chair as Kurama spoke with one of Kishous' followers. He was disfigured from lifelong battles and carnage. Something that was completely normal to the residents of Makai. "Have you heard about our future queen?" The demon asked with delight. "I heard her powers far surpasses any of the rulers now." The former fox thief feigned surprise. "Does she now? And what kind of powers do you speak of?" Broken teeth came into view and Yusuke inwardly cringed at the lack of hygiene. "Rumors say it is not just her visions that have us in good spirits. They say if she wishes, she could control the minds of others. A truly unstoppable being." Kurama nodded in agreement. If what they say are true then Whitney would be in hiding for a remainder of her life. He frowned at the thought. "Would it be possible to speak with your ruler?" Kurama asked. "We have something that would help him get closer to finding the oracle." The followers' eyes widened. "If you let me be a part of your plan I will gladly take you to him." Instantly Kurama bowed his head. "We will keep our end of the agreement if you shall do the same." "So it shall be done, brother."

Yusuke kicked his teammate under the table in anger after the demon left. "What the hell Kurama?" He asked. "Are we supposed to just hand her over? You know what Koenma said." "If we do not offer something of more value to them it will get us nowhere." Yusuke crossed his arms in defeat. He did have a point as much as he hated to admit. "You think Kuwabara is okay with the girls?" The redhead smiled. "I'm sure all is well." They both continued to finish their drinks quietly in the dying bar.

Tea was the best reliever for stress Whitney noted. "And alcohol." But she wasn't about to have another crippling hangover for tomorrows training. It would be another flaw for Hiei to pick on and she didn't want to show him how weak humans could be. 'He responded though.' She thought sadly. A part of her wanted him to accept her, maybe not as a lover but a friend. She groaned against the bed mat. "Why do I still like him?" She turned onto her back and stared up at the wooden ceiling. 'Maybe all we need is a quick fuck.' But then that would be going back on her word, and she meant every part of it. Her hands skimmed through her hair at the thought. Frustration was flowing through her quickly. The last time she had a boyfriend the sex was less then satisfying and she often found herself finishing the job he couldn't do. It was easier when he cheated on her with a daughter of a family friend. She was of his race, Whitney wasn't. 'Whatever I deserve better anyway.' She had promised herself that even though the intimacy was lacking everything else was grand and that was more important. So she decided to stick with him until reality set in. 'But that dream meant something.' Hiei held onto her as if she was the only thing important to him. She closed her eyes forcing herself to sleep.

Hiei trained himself into exhaustion after the incident. His blood still boiled beneath his skin and his dragon was backlashing with vengeance. It wanted to mate her. That was why it was so difficult to pull away, but he couldn't do it. It would be another weakness and he already had Yukina to think about. There was also the other goal he wanted to reach. When he held her hours before nothing happened. Whitney didn't freeze and recoil from a vision. There obviously was nothing to see. His eyelids slowly closed as sleep began to seep in. Tomorrow would be a new day to test the waters.

Authors Note: Thank you again to my readers! Curious if I am moving things to quickly with these two. Please let me know your thoughts. Also, I would like to steer clear of the usual common storyline a lot of authors write about. So if anyone has any feedback or ideas I'm open. I received a question if Whitney would see her family again and the answer is yes. Again, I can't just take a character from their family and follow the same path many others use. Lots of love Chrissystixx xoxox