Yusuke's POV
I woke up to Hiei struggling against the blanket. He was panting. I frowned "Hiei what's wrong?" I asked quietly. He didn't say anything, just whimpered. That's when I realized he was still asleep. Suddenly he screamed and his eyes snapped open. He was covered in sweat. "Hiei?" He was hyperventilating and he looked on the verge of tears. My eyes softened and I pulled him against me. He buried his head on my chest shaking like a leaf. He gave a soft sob and I ran my finger through his hair "Shh Hiei everything's ok... I'm here... You're safe. I'm not gonna let anything hurt you... I'll be here... I'll protected you forever." His shaking lessened slightly "Calm down baby..." I leaned down and kissed his forehead. "D-don't c-call me b-baby!" He stuttered angrily. He wrapped his arms around me and after a few minutes "... P-Promise?" He asked embarrassed "Promise what?" He asked. "Promise..." I didn't hear the last part of his sentence. "Hiei... I can't hear you when you mumble." I said kissing his forehead "Promise... you'll stay with me forever?..." His face turned bright red. I smiled "Yes I promise, I will always be here with you." He still seemed kind of scared so I added "I always keep my promises Hiei." He smiled an adorable little smile and snuggled closer to me. I looked at the time and sighed '2:28am.' I knew I wasn't going to be able to get back to sleep. Hiei screaming had freaked me out. It echoed in my head and made me feel sick. I didn't want him to be scared like that ever again. As I thought this I silently vowed that I would protect Hiei no matter what. Maybe I was never meant to be with Keiko. Maybe... Maybe I was meant to heal Hiei's broken heart...To save him.
Hiei's POV
I've always had nightmares... Ever since I was little but I've never had one in front of another person. I knew that if anyone saw me like that they would think I was weak so I kept it to myself. This nightmare had been one of my repeating ones. The one where everyone died because I couldn't protect them. This time though instead of waking up all alone I woke up to Yusuke trying to comfort me. It made the nightmare seem much less scary. I pressed closer to him loving the safe feeling it gave me. I took a deep breathe of his scent. My demon sense of smell was stronger than a humans but even a human would be able to tell how intoxicating Yusuke's smell was. He was warmer than most humans which was pleasant because I really really hated the cold. Physically he was perfect, to me at least. I knew he was strong and could probably beat me in a fight but somehow I knew he would never hurt me. I knew I would probably never admit to any of these things. Then there was the other thing I didn't plan on admitting any time soon. The fact that somehow, without me realizing it, I've fallen head over heels in love with the idiotic spirit detective. I never thought I would fall in love with anyone... I thought love and friendship was a crutch for the weak but after everything that's happened with Yusuke lately... I don't think I could live without him. "Yusuke...?" I asked. "Hmm...?" He replied and I a
blushed. I knew what I wanted to ask of him but saying it was difficult. "Could you...?" I started trying to figure out the least pathetic way to say it. "Could I what?" He asked smiling at me. I blushed deeper and buried my head against his chest. 'Whats wrong with me today?' I thought. I couldn't do it... I couldn't find the words to ask him what I wanted. "Hiei?" He asked and I blushed even harder. "Never mind... Just..." I snuggled closer "Just go back to sleep." He smiled that dazzling smile of his and kissed me again. I closed my eyes and just let him do what he wanted. I relaxed in his arms and slowly began to fall back asleep.
_•_•_•_•_•_The Next Morning•_•_•_•_•
Yusuke's POV
I was right... I didn't get any sleep after Hiei's nightmare. Instead I just held him as he slept. About 6 hours after he fell asleep there was a loud knock at the door. I sighed and untangled myself from Hiei without waking him. I stumbled to the door and opened it. I knew I looked like crap considering I barely got any sleep. I came face to face with Kurama, Kuwabara, Yukina, and Keiko. I sighed and let them in. I don't know why Keiko keeps coming over but whatever. "Where's my brother?" Yukina asked smiling sweetly. I yawned "He's still asleep upstairs." I said grinning at them and turning towards the kitchen to get some breakfast. I missed Kuwabara making a face "I still can't believe you're dating the shrimp... I can't believe all this time my best friend was a fag." I whirled around to glare at him and saw him flat on his back on the ground with a punch mark on his face. I grinned when I saw Hiei standing over him. He turned to me and walked past me into the kitchen. I smiled and followed him. He sat at the table and waited for me to cook something for him as Kurama and Yukina walked in. Yukina smiled and sat down next to Hiei. We ate breakfast making pleasant conversation until Kuwabara came to and walked in. "What the hell was that about?!" He shouted at Hiei who, in response, smirked "I didn't enjoy being woken up by your annoying voice just to see your ugly face." He stated taking a drink of coffee and crossing his legs. After Kurama got Kuwabara to sit down instead of attacking Hiei the meal continued. "Yusuke?" Keiko asked after a few moments of silence. "What?" I asked not really wanting to talk to her. "Have you heard anything from Botan or spirit world?" She asked. I sighed "No Koenma said he would find me when the fighting was over." I said as Hiei stood up and walked to the couch. I couldn't help chuckling as he tried to get the TV to work. He heard me apparently "Oh shut up!" He threw the remote at me "Make it work." He said crossing his arms. I laughed and turned on the TV. Kuwabara gave goofy grin "I love this show!" He shouted jumping onto the couch. Kurama smiled "He really hasn't changed much has he?" Yukina giggled and sat down between Hiei and Kuwabara on the couch. I finished my cereal and sat on the floor by Hiei. Kurama sat on floor by the other side of the couch. We watched TV then played video games. I taught Hiei how to play and after making plans to go swimming tomorrow they left. I smiled at Hiei and picked him up bridal style. He struggled as always which only made it more fun. I set him down on the bed. He glared then smirked and yanked me into bed with him. I grinned 'This is way better than video games...'