Times of Jealousy
by Rii Fan'et

It was such a gloomy day, the sky darkened with rage, ready to spill its tears on this petty of a world, like the coward it is. This kind of day is what I enjoy the most--

"Hey, Shorty!"

I was interrupted by a high-pitched, irritating voice... gods, it rang in my head, driving me crazy...Leave it to Kuwabaka to ruin my day.

"Watch it, Baka," I shouted. "Unless you have a death wish, I advise you to leave me at bay," I retorted clearly as I looked at him, noticing that she was right behind him... I withdrew my hand, which was clutching the handle of my dreary but loyal katana, although usually when it craved blood I would feed it without hesitation.

"Hn," was my only response. I didn't want to upset Yukina again after she witnessed my earlier attempt at slitting his obnoxious throat.

"Jeez, somebody woke up on the wrong side of Kurama's bed."

I could take only so much of his voice, but I managed to control myself... somehow. The thoughts of everyone believing Kurama and I were mates made me cringe more than Kuwabara's love for Yukina.

Ever since I was put on watch by Kurama on orders of Koenma's doing, those stupid morons have had it in their heads that Kurama and I really were 'together', gods, I cringed again, what a nasty thought...

Now, not long ago I was harassed by them for being Botan's soon-to-be "Fiancé" whatever that be, even if I wasn't. Although the thought of being hers wasn't too bad... but it most definitely wasn't good.

The hell with them all.

"You all right, shorty? Or are you just jealous that I got Yukina and you didn't?"

Gods! How arrogant can someone be? Oh wait... humans are arrogant, he's just living up to his nature.

But... at least his comment told me that the others did as I told them to do and didn't tell him she was my sister. Ha, jealous of Yukina? Fool. If anything I feel sorry for her. To have to put up with that pitiful Baka.

"Yes, jealous I must be, Kuwabaka," I hissed at him in my coldest tone... OK, so maybe not my coldest, but it gave him the hint to back off and leave me to enjoy the rest of the gloomy, admirable day alone.

As the sun set, I headed back to Kurama's home, where his ningen mother awaited me.

"Hiei-chan, you've made it just in time, Shuichi wants to meet you up in his room, he said it was urgent, I was told to tell you as soon as you returned," she smiled, oh God that smile... worst smile in the world, too innocent. I waved at her as I headed inside and up the stairs to Kurama's flower-scented room.

"Come on in, Hiei, I've been expecting you..."

I wasn't at all shocked that Kurama noticed me there before I had a chance to knock. I turned the handle and walked in... It was dark but my demonic eyes could see Kurama sitting on his bed gazing at me with strange eyes... that frightened me actually, although I'm not the one to admit it...

"K-k-kurama."

My words shook, I could tell Kurama could sense I was shocked, slightly frightened at his gaze.

"Hiei, come over so we may talk, shall you?"

Kurama's voice was raging with lust, I could sense it...

"Kurama, I don't know what dirty trick you are trying to pull--"

I was interrupted before I could continue.

"Oh, Hiei, I am not pulling a dirty one, I assure you" Kurama's voice was childish... pitiful, and childish.

"Then what do you want with me, Kurama? I don't have time for games."

Kurama smirked. "Why don't you come over here and have a seat then, and I'll explain my actions..."

I wasn't sure why I did it, but I followed his instructions and took a seat next to him on his bed. "Start explaining now," I said, counting the clock in my head.

"Well... as you know, an animal has its... let's say, moments," he explained. "I, being an animal at heart, have one such moment... around this time of the year..."

When he said that, I fully understood what he was blabbering about. Kurama's animal instincts were calling for him to find a mate. I wasn't about to stay. I stood up.

"Well, Kurama, I suggest you find a girl," I walked to his door.

As I reached for the doorknob, I felt myself being stopped by a vine hanging from the ceiling. It grasped my wrist tightly.

"Kurama, get this thing the hell off me," he was really getting on my nerves now.

I looked at Kurama's bed, but Kurama wasn't there. Suddenly, I felt a cold chill overcome my neck. I turned to find that the source was Kurama hovering over, breathing his lust-filled air at me.

Kurama whispered into my ear, "You see, Hiei... I don't see any girls around at the moment."

What? Kurama is going lust-crazy. He wasn't even himself. His kitsune instincts must be controlling him pretty badly. I admit, it was interesting to see him acting in such way... kind of "Cute." Gods, I hate that word so very much! *I won't let him get to me,* I recited in my head.

With a quick swipe of my sword, I sliced the vines loose from their grips and exited the room casually. I could tell Kurama was trying to gain control of himself, because he refused to follow behind me. I heard him restrain himself and punch the wall.

"Hn, Kurama." I walked through the living room and Shiori began speaking.

"Leaving so soon Hiei? I hope everything is all right." She gave me that innocent smile. If she wasn't so loved by Kurama, I would have slit her throat for that. I restrained and left the house, looking back up at Kurama's window, only to see Kurama sitting at it. He smiled and waved. He was obviously back to normal.

The next day was very sunny and hot. "What a sad day." I was interrupted when the baka onna flew down to the branch I slept on in my tree.

"Hiya, Hiei!" she shouted obnoxiously.

"What in the hell do you want, baka?"

"Watch who you call a baka!" she shouted, what an irritating voice. "Aren't you going on that mission Koenma is sending Yusuke, Kurama, you and Kuwabara on????"

She and her irritating questions... I would go if I had known sooner. "What mission would that be?" I wanted to know... I wish I would be informed of those things. Damnit all, everyone ignores my presence... could it be that I told them too? Good. At least I know they listen.

"You are to meet in the center of the woods, near the park... it's where you first met Yusuke, I do believe!" She got all excited. I wasn't. I didn't want to go. I hate going to places I've already been once before. Dumb ferry girl.

I nodded and vanished from site, waiting for her to follow, but she was already gone. She must not be going. Within a minute I was there and met with Yusuke and the others. "Hn" was my only comment. "What is this about?" I demanded. "And why was I not informed earlier?"

Yusuke looked at him and laughed, "We knew you wouldn't come unless we made you mad!" God, he had a terrible laughter.

I stood dumbfoundedly waiting for a more sophisticated answer.

Kurama stepped in. "Hiei, we are not here for a mission, that was just a reason to get you here, you see... we are having what we call a picnic." Kurama smiled and I shuddered.

"A picnic? What in the hell is that?" I wish someone would stop fooling around.

"A picnic, shorty, is where we get together and have food over fire and enjoy ourselves for once!" Kuwabara's annoying voice jumped in...God, it burned my ears!

"I'll show you fire..." I said, now angry that I've been tricked to engage in their 'Fun.'

"Come on, Hiei! It's not that bad!" Yusuke reassured me. "Ya' just gotta sit around and relax! Have some fun!" There it is again... that word...'Fun'... damnit all!

I sat under a tree and waited for their fun to end... that noise, laughing, talking, annoying the hell out of me!!

"I suggest we take a hike through the woods," Kurama said. "A good walk will be lovely." He smiled... "Be one with the wild"

The only one who agreed to go with him on a nature hike was Kuwabara.

"It will be a great chance to get used to nature so I can show Yukina my great outdoorsy skills!" He said loudly. What an idiot.

They walked off leaving Yusuke chattering himself away with his bullcrap talk. I sat ignoring it the best I could under that shady tree to rest.

In the woods, Kurama and Kuwabara made it to a clearing with a single willow in the center. "Dazzling..." Kurama explained, "Willows amaze me..." Kurama stood near a blackberry bush near the trail while Kuwabara went to stand beside the willow tree.

"Do you agree, Kuwabara?" The vines began to moves to the wind, or so it seemed. "It's windy, let's go" Kuwabara attempted to move away but the vines had grabbed a hold of his legs. "What the--"

"Don't you agree that they are lovely?" Kurama again asked... his eyes and voice were full of lust once again... the vines grasped his arms bounding him so he couldn't move any longer.

"K-K-Kurama help me!" He pleaded. But Kurama just smirked.

Kurama walked closer, the vines rose up his leg and began tearing at his pants until they were completely off, revealing Kuwabara's manhood.

"There, there, Kuwabara. If you cooperate, I won't make it hurt... too bad..." Kuwabara gasped for help but lost his breath when the vine crept around his flesh, hardening it. Kurama walked over. "The willow is beautiful isn't it..." He grasped Kuwabara's member, touching its tip tenderly with his thumb. "You're not uncomfortable, are you?" Kurama asked.

"K-k-kura-maa..." He pleaded for him to stop. "Please... stop" But it wasn't getting through him one bit.

Hiei had gotten bored of Yusuke and went to find Kurama and Kuwabara.

I wandered into the woods when I heard a begging. Kuwabara? It was his annoying voice. I made it to the end of the path, where I gazed upon lust-filled Kurama dangling Kuwabara from vines. Kurama spotted me and demanded I left, but I sighed, "Out, Kurama, gain control and run back home to your mother." I obviously got to him because he fled instantaneously.

I looked over at Kuwabara, his hardened member urging me to free it from Kurama's binds. I reached to pull the vine down, but found myself creeping up the vine until I touched his member. "Hiei, get me down," he demanded.

"Of course," I nodded, reaching to brush the vines away off him. He shivered tenderly when I did so. A slight moan came from him. "Hn?" I repeated what I did and he quivered again. "Hn..." I placed my hands against his sides and looked up at him... Kurama did a fine job of mounting him up... his member... eye level to me...

"Hiei?" he begged for his freedom....

I only smirked. I reached the tip of my tongue so I could touch it to the head of his member... soothingly cleaning it off. I heard Kuwabara moan slightly, I no longer heard him begging me to stop... I smiled with relief.

I wrapped my small demon mouth around his member and began pleasuring Kuwabara until he could take no more and burst his steamy seeds into my mouth. I licked up every drop of it to make sure I lost none, wiping around my mouth. Hearing the bushes rumble nearby, I hurriedly let Kuwabara down, hurriedly dressing him and fled the scene.

I have finally realized... I only hated Kuwabara... because I was jealous... I hated him for liking Yukina... because I was jealous... I wanted him all along...

Ever since then, Kuwabara and I have had a closer connection... not as close as our encounter in the woods, but close enough... Kurama and Yukina got together since Kuwabara lost interest in Yukina... I don't worry about Kurama and Yukina, they both are pretty decent... but... Kuwabara is still a baka.

darn you HieiXKazuma fans! I'm starting to like the HXKazuma Couple now >< grrrr.....;_; they got me hooked like a fish and I'm not getting away ;______________;!