This chapter's title came from Meat Loaf's song, called Couldn't Have Said It Better.
'XYZ' – thoughts
'XYZ' – telepathy"XYZ" – speech
XYZ – lyrics
Chapter 18 –The Safest Place To Fall
"What do you want?" Hiei asked.
"Listen… today is Setara's birthday."
"What!" He yelled.
"You go and get her something nice, okay?" Anna asked. Hiei nodded and did what he really didn't like to do: he went shopping.
Setara walked down to the kitchen, only to see a sign on the door: "KEEP OUT!"
She smiled, and went to eat something in the fast-food restaurant nearby. When she got back, she found the whole house empty. She decided to watch a movie. She popped in Scary Movie, and she laughed her head off. After the film, she went to find Anna. She opened the door of her room, but it was empty. She shrugged, and went back downstairs.
"Surprise!" Anna and the others said.
"Oh, gosh!" Setara smiled, looking at the crowd, and the HUGE strawberry cake.
"Come here, Setara. Let us give you your presents already!" Yusuke said.
"You shouldn't have, Anna! Why did you tell everyone?"
"Because I knew you were depressed, and I wanted to lift your spirit up a bit."
Setara smiled, and started to unwrap her presents. She got a book from Yusuke and Keiko. Kuwabara and Yukina gave her a CD. Koenma and Botan got her a new CD-player.
"Oh, gosh, Anna, Kurama! You're crazy! This costs the whole world!" Setara whispered, looking at the expensive perfume, called Killer Queen. "Well, love, I think you'll go even more nuts around me with this on. Let's see what Jory and Will got me. A pair of boots? With my name engraved! Thanks, guys, I love it. Hmmm… From Sandra and Marco… I got two tickets to Phantom of the Opera, and a sweater. Thank you… and the last one… I wonder who gave me this… Oooh… 'Do not open until nine'. Hmmm, curiosity killed the cat… and surprise as well." Setara smiled, and they all had cake. When the party was over, she went upstairs, with Hiei close behind.
"Well, love, it's nine already." The demoness said, sitting on their bed. Hiei nodded, so she unwrapped the small box. "Oh my god, this is beautiful!" Setara exclaimed, seeing the white-gold ring with a small amethyst in it. Hiei took it from her, and pulled it on her finger, not leaving her gaze for a second. Setara surprisingly understood his unspoken words and feelings.
"Come, let's take a shower…" He suggested in a hoarse whisper, and Setara nodded, still looking at the delicate ring on her finger. She knew Hiei meant this as a correction of their rushed mating. She smiled blinking away her foolish tears.
START OF LEMON (Sort of) YOU WERE WARNED!
Hiei quickly undressed, and waited for Setara to join him. When she entered their bathroom she stopped for a second and looked him all over.
"Well, that is definitely not a sock." She said on a lustful voice, and walked over to him. Hiei kissed her on the lips, slipping his hands under her top.
"Love, I want it too, but you know that I'll yell." The demoness whispered with slight sadness in her voice.
"I'll be gentle, so you won't scream out of pain. I promise. Just let me love you." He silently pleaded, gazing into her purple eyes. Setara nodded with a sincere smile so Hiei went back kissing her. He slowly undressed her, taking his own sweet time. Setara just loved every of his movements.
They got in the shower, the fire demon washed her gently then he rinsed the foam off her. When she was clean, he started to grace her mark with small kisses. He stroked her wet body, while licking at her neck. He didn't bite, just kissed. Setara only moaned silently, but she still felt the same thrill when they were doing it wildly. Hiei gently lifted her from the floor, and she coiled her legs around his hips. He set her against the shower wall for support.
"I love you." Setara whispered softly. She whimpered a bit as Hiei entered her gently. He started to move slowly inside her warmth. He thought it will be harder to hold his pace, but somehow he felt like he was doing it as an instinct. He was surprised that not only his mind knew, but also his body felt that Setara needed gentleness.
Setara bit her mouth to keep herself from screaming, and she scratched Hiei's back. He groaned and sped up a bit at the slight pain. Setara tilted her head back as she whimpered, biting her lips more and more. Hiei slowed down, sensing her struggling.
"I love you so much." Setara whispered again. She didn't feel time; she only felt the wonderful safety in her mate's strong arms. She started to feel light headed and she knew she was slowly creeping towards that moment of eternal bliss. They both reached their orgasms at the same time with a slight shudder, and Setara again whispered the three magical words. Hiei didn't pull out of her; he waited for both of their breathings to calm down to a content pace. When he felt Setara was relaxed too, he pulled out, and he kissed her fully on her slightly injured lips. Their tongues danced in a long, hot and passionate kiss. He put her down and embraced her, not breaking their kiss. When they lips parted, Setara looked into his eyes, and again whispered she loves him.
END LEMON – SAFE TO READ
Hiei dried her with a fluffy towel then himself too. He carefully carried his mate to their bed; he laid her down then walked to her closet. He got her medicine, sat down next to her, and poured the thick red liquid into a small spoon. Setara smiled at him, and took the medicine. Hiei put the bottle back to its place then walked back to his mate. He settled down next to her with a small content smile gracing his lips. Setara placed her head on Hiei's chest, flung her leg over his thigh as the fire demon embraced her protectively.
"I never knew you could be this gentle… I felt so safe in your arms… I hope it wasn't only a birthday present and we can repeat it some time in the future…" Setara leaned up, and kissed Hiei.
"I just…" He started slowly. "The way you always say you love me… makes me want to prove how much I really care about you. I tried my best to show you all my love…"
"I felt loved more than any other time in my life. I feel so blissfully complete when I'm with you. I love you." Setara interrupted.
"It feels so good hearing it every single time you say it." The demon sighed.
"I know. I love you, Hiei, and I always will."
"I love you too, Setara." He answered, kissing the top of her head.
"You know… it doesn't matter to me anymore if the others know it or not."
"But you were the one so sore about 'taking on in public'. Why did you change your mind?" Hiei asked in confusion.
"It doesn't matter until you and I know it. I don't care about what the others say. I love you, you love me, and that's all that matters." Setara smiled.
"You're so confusing sometimes… but I guess that's one point why I love you." Hiei smiled too, as Setara yawned.
"Hmm… dreamland is calling out to me, love. G' night."
"Sleep well, Setara." Hiei answered, closing his eyes.
A/N: GOSH, MY FIRST LEMON! Yea, this chapter was mushy, I know. But I'm a hopeless romantic, so DUH!