Hiei's POV:

Kurama never came back last night. Maybe his family didn't want him to go anywhere after disappearing for a couple of days. I get ready for school, my heart suddenly beating faster and faster. What am I nervous about?

In the morning, I wait for him as usual. Something inside me is screaming that misfortunes are going to happen. I ignore the dirty looks people still give me. They're nothing compared to what I've been through.

When Kurama arrives, I immediately brighten. "Good morning!"

He smiles at me. "Good morning Hiei." I took a double look at his face. What's bothering me?

That's when I realize Kurama's smile is fake, and I know something's wrong. I catch up to him and ask, "You okay, Kurama? You seem a bit down."

He gives me that fake grin again. "Fine." That's a lie.

"Okay then." I reach for his hand but he quickly snatches it away. My eyes widen at his action. "Kurama?" He turns to face me and that's when I notice he's trying to hold in the tears.

"I'm really sorry Hiei." his voice cracks and I can tell he's about to burst. But he doesn't.

I wipe away his tears and whisper, "I love you."

Kurama bites his lip. "Is that the truth?" I heard him murmur.

I look at him questioningly. "It is the truth. I really do love you."

"Then... Then who were you making love with?"

I freeze at the spot. Shit. "Well... That..."

"Bye Hiei." He doesn't give me a chance to explain and runs in the school.

Kurama's POV:

I guess I don't feel bad for ditching Hiei. I just need some time to think and plan ahead for what may come. I'm not sure if he really meant everything he said, but if he did, why would he have done that? Life is just that weird huh?

I leaned over the railing of the rooftop, watching other couples being comfortable with eachother. I wanted to yell to them that it was never going to work and that one day he will cheat on you. Or maybe she will. The door suddenly opens behind me, but I ignore it.

"What the hell's your problem?" Hiei.

"What do you mean? Nothing's the problem." I try to keep my choking in. I clench my teeth to prevent myself from crying. It's all I've been doing and it's pathetic.

"It's not like you to skip three classes in a row. Now tell me, what's wrong?" He stands next to me and moves his hand to hold mine, but I quickly pull away. Even if I'm not looking at him, Hiei's confused. "Kurama-"

"It's nothing, like I've already told you." A silence falls before us. It feels like forever until I finally break it. "You didn't have to lie to me Hiei. If you wanted to be with someone else, you could've just told me."

I can almost feel his hands curling into a fist. "You saw?" He whispered.

"No. I just heard. Can I… Can I ask you why you did that?"

Another silence. He's hesitating. "About a year before we moved here, Makuro and I were about to take this a step farther. We were going to do it one night, but I told Makuro I didn't think what we were going to do was right. So we slowed down and our relationship just fell apart. Last night reminded me so much of that day. However, I realized why I didn't want to do it; someone better was waiting for me. I'm sorry Kurama. I didn't mean for it to happen." He stuffs his hands in his pocket abruptly and walks away.

"Hiei," I turn around, finally getting the courage to look at his face. And look into those eyes I've missed so much. "Does this mean we're still together?"

He smiles softly and walks towards me. "Only if you want it to be." He touches my forehead to his.

"I want it." I answer happily. Then kiss him.

"Kurama, can you forgive me?" His eyes refuse to let my gaze go. I need to answer.

"I do forgive you. Just don't do it again." And I kiss him one last time before going back to class. I find it really hard to say no to someone who gave you their heart, but made a mistake that took him back.

If I know Hiei, he won't do anything stupid like that ever again…