So I know I haven't written much recently.

What with the new job and the normal household chores, plus trying to get out of the house more often, I haven't had much time to write.

Well, that and I am kinda stuck on some and re-working others.

So while that is in process, I thought I would Write some short stories for you all.

These are all Hieibara, so if you don't like don't read!

I know most of these will no longer be requests, but I haven't gotten any for ages, so * pokes tongue out *

Thanks to everyone who has stuck with me and supported me!

Much love to you all!

Hope you enjoy the first instalment!

DDD

~Beginnings~

Shizuru looked at her younger sibling like he was a crazed lunatic.

Never in her wildest dreams did she suspect, No one would have ever thought that this was the case.

When she had begun to realise something was off, she assumed that Yukina had told him no.

Not that he had told her no!

And the reason why baffled her beyond all comprehension.

"Why would you tell her no? I thought she was the one you wanted!" Her voice had risen without her even realising it "You love her don't you?"

Calmly and very patiently Kazuma had replied "Loving and being in love are two different things" He went on before she could even open her mouth to say anything "Yes, at one stage I thought I was in love with her, but really, I was trying to convince myself that it wasn't true. You see, at that time I was still to ashamed to admit the truth. I thought everyone would hate and despise me because of it. The night the group was playing truth or dare was the first time I had admitted it out loud, and that was only because I chose truth and Urameshi asked 'Why did I tell Yukina no?' I answered after standing and starting to leave the room. I told him simply 'Because I'm gay'.

After pausing for a moment to sip on his tea he continued "I sat out on the porch alone at the temple for what felt like hours when low and behold, It was Hiei who came to me. His request was simple enough. 'explain' But it took me a few moments to gather my thoughts and do so. 'Hiei, I love your sister, but no I am not in love with her... Don't look so shocked short stuff, I'm one of the most powerful spiritually aware beings there is remember?.. And no, I won't and haven't told her. But she believes... hopes.. wishes, that you were her brother... For her sake, you really should come clean... Anyway, I do love some one, but not her... But this guy, he is everything I am not... So why try when I'd get shot to pieces?"

Taking a deep, steadying breath, he finished his story, he was still in shock that they now knew "I have Known I was gay for a long time you see, Way before I met him. He's so cold and harsh... But yet he is always there. No matter our faults, no matter the danger. He is a pillar of strength that guides me back to where I need to be, whether he knows this or not though is another thing. I stopped there and looked at him, he seemed both hurt and surprised. I knew he had figured it out. All he said was I will speak with you tomorrow, then he disappeared and I came home."

"So you have no idea what he wants... and on another matter, why have the rest of those jerks called you?!" Shizuru was beginning to feel sorry for her brother, now she knew the truth. She had half a mind to go out there and confront them, but she knew right now, her brother needed her.

Sitting down besides him, she reached over and hugged him. Not some half hearted hug, a full on, I'm here, I love you, I will never leave you kind of hug that squeezes the breath from you.

Tapping her arm gently Kuwabara choked out "I need air too sis!"

But when she let him go he had a small smile on his face, and she knew he had gotten the message.

Although the moment broke when there was a knocking on the front door.

Standing the siblings walked hand in hand to the door, Shizuru ripping open and staring at their guests with an unamused look on her face.

"About time you-"

She was cut off by her brothers hand over her mouth.

"Please excuse my sister, but you all know who protective she can be" He told his team mates "Come in and close the door behind you. I'll be with you in a minute."

Without waiting for a reply he left them and pushed his sister back into the kitchen, Once she was released she turned her glare on him.

"I know what your thinking, that they deserve it, but so do I, after keeping this to myself for such a long time. Give us a chance to talk first. Please?" He added knowing she wouldn't resist a please as he rarely used them on her.

"Fine, but If I hear one voiced raised I am coming in and giving them all my piece of mind!" She countered

"Deal"

Kuwabara entered the living room when the gang had moved to, Yusuke was in his normal spot on the triple seater, spread out like he owned the joint. Kurama had taken a single seater, while Hiei longed against the wall with his arms crossed and usual unreadable expression.

"So?" He asked, sitting on the other single seater.

"So, I am mad you didn't tell me, I mean we are best buds and all. But I understand that you didn't want to as well. I'm sorry, I had no idea- I mean I didn't know your answer would out you." Urameshi looked at him and smiled. "But you know it doesn't change anything right?"

"Right" Kuwa replied, with a small smile.

Kurama spoke next "Firstly, Thank you for being honest and trusting us with this"

Kazuma shrugged "Not like I had a choice, I chose truth, I had to answer truthfully."

"Still, Thank-you. And It makes no difference to me what your preference is, You are a true and loyal friend, Even if it doesn't show a lot of the time. I will always support you and try to help you Kuwabara" He smiled as well, and Kazuma once again smiled a small smile back.

"I wish to speak with Kuwabara alone" Was all Hiei said, he was looking down now, His posture slightly tense.

"If you're going to have a go at-"

"Yusuke, It's fine" the tallest team member spoke "Do as he asks"

Kurama and the spirit detective watched The orange-haired man a moment, but his face was calm and non-fazed, eventually, they left the room.

Kuwabara waited patiently for the spiky haired demon to find and voice his thoughts, he knew this was hard for him to do, and wanted to make this as easy as possible for him.

When Hiei found what he wanted to say, He spoke.

"You're a fool. Do you know that? Why would you think this would bother us? You are one of us, nothing, nothing at all will ever change that. To think that we would abandon you and leave is stupid of you... And yet... I understand your reluctance in speaking out. Humans and demons alike can be cold and harsh... Some more then others. Some for reasons quite similar to yours." Hiei looked up at him then and smiled a small smile. "We are not so different you and I. For we are both fools"

Hiei walked towards him slowly, Still continuing "Both fools for hiding the truth. But perhaps it is best this way." Hiei stopped before him and watched him for a few minutes, Making the human squirm after a few moments, once he was done watching him wiggle, he reached out and cupped his cheek, leaning in at the same time to kiss him.

It was only meant to be a quick kiss, but neither wished to pull away, both caught up in the moment, a moment with lasted a full 5 minutes before a throat being cleared pulled them apart, leaving them both glaring at the intruder.

An intruder who happened to be the taller mans sister.

"Hurt him I hurt you." She directed at Hiei, who simply nodded "No funny stuff in my house, got it?"

She turned and left, leaving the unlikely couple to look at each other, while trying not to laugh.

"That's my sister for you" Kazuma chuckled.

Hiei watched him for a moment before stealing another long kiss.

Although they were interrupted again, neither allowed the kiss to end until they were ready, When they did end it, they turned to see Kurama and the detective watching them.

"I thought you would go for some one more like Mitarai" Yusuke said

"I would have thought Jin" Kurama replied

"Nah," Kuwabara smiled "There's only ever been one for me" And with that, he kissed Hiei.

I hope you like :-)

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Also don't forget I am still awaiting more requests to come through!