True Dedication

Chapter 8

Three days after the restaurant incident, Kurama and Yusuke were inseparable, literally. So close that Kurama missed his classes, work, and staying glued to Yusuke’s side. Not that he minded but it was a bit awkward when he had to piss and Kurama was standing next to him, eyeing him like his next meal. If that wasn’t enough Yusuke swore Kurama’s scent had changed as well, but he couldn’t be sure. His demonic senses haven’t developed since his long time staying in the human world. He shrugged it off and just thought the fox’s clinging to him an effect from their new relationship.

Since his lover took the week off from his busy schedule to have sex, Yusuke began to worry about Kurama’s state of mind. Not that he did not appreciate what his fox was doing to him. He just thought the marathon of nonstop intercourse was going to harm them both. Kurama’s mother had called him wondering if he was feeling ill since her husband, Kurama’s stepfather, and boss, told her he hadn’t shown up. It took a lot of convincing from Kurama to assure his mother he was fine and that he had a small stomach ache but he would return to work the following Monday.

“Oh Yusuke, time to wake up love.” Kurama whispered in Yusuke’s ear as he stood to go to the bathroom. He decided to take his shower instead of waiting for his lover.

The morning rays of sunlight seeped through the curtained window and graced Yusuke’s cheeks and hair, making him seem child-like. He turned on his left side and fell out the bed, landing flat on his face.

“Ow…damn floor getting in my way and waking me up…” Yusuke murmured as he pushed himself up. “I’ll deal with you later.”

Memories of last night flooded his mind and a smile spread across his face. He could still hear the fox calling out his name as he pounded effortlessly into the lithe body. He couldn’t wait to until later. In fact he did hear his name being called, much louder now that he was awake.

Yusuke got to his feet feeling the dry semen that clung to his abdomen and thighs. Nodding his head, he went to the bathroom and stopped in his track. He looked at his reflection in the mirror and saw he had bite marks on his neck and shoulders, deep reddish-purple blemishes adorned his chest and a scratch on his cheek. Then he noticed the shower was on and occupied. He smirked as he approached the curtain and stopped when he heard said person moan. That sparked his interest, as the red head was hard at working pleasuring himself, his head thrown back in ecstasy. His hair plastered to his slender shoulders and back, mouth open in pure rapture as the water ran down his face and body. Yusuke’s eyes zeroed in on the hands working on the fox’s erection and his other fingering his entrance.

“Faster Yusuke…” Kurama moaned as his hand sped up and his fingers penetrated him deeper. His body arched backwards and Yusuke jumped in the shower just in time to hold his fox up. “Yusuke…” he whimpered as he leaned into his lover’s warm chest.

“I got you foxy. How about I help you out, eh?” Yusuke nibbled on Kurama’s neck, helping him stand back up. He brought his hand around the front of their bodies and wrapped his hand over his lover’s as he pleasured himself towards completion. “I love the way you taste, Kurama. The way you feel when I hold you close like this.” Yusuke held Kurama closer, removing the fingers from his entrance and guiding his hard cock towards it.

“Yes…always loved you…always will…” Kurama released his hold on his cock and wrapped his arm around Yusuke’s neck pulling him closer to his flamed body. “Make me yours…claim me…”

Yusuke growled in his chest as he breached his fox, savoring the warmth surrounding his cock and the way Kurama melted against his body. Slowly he pushed through the muscles trying to fight against his protrusion.

“I’m not made of glass, love.” Kurama said huskily as he pushed himself fully on Yusuke’s cock and groaned from the pain and pleasure coursing through his body. “That’s it love, now move before I make you.”

“Your wish is my command, foxy.” Yusuke whispered along Kurama’s neck as he pulled out and pushed back in, finding a rhythm quickly as his fox followed suit. Holding Kurama around the waist with his left arm while his right hand stroked his fox in time with his thrusts, Yusuke used every ounce of training to keep them both upright. The spray from the shower doused them with warm water over their heating bodies.

Kurama whimpered and mewled as his body responded to his lover’s touches. He caressed the strong neck with his free hand, his left hand rubbing Yusuke’s side and hip holding him in place.

“More love…ahhh right there…” He moaned as Yusuke’s thrusts became deeper and rougher.

“That’s it fox, you like it rough, you love me inside you don’t you? My name is all you can…say…” Yusuke groaned as he plunged in deeper. “Let me hear that pretty voice of yours…” He dove in and hit the fox’s prostate sending them both bending backwards from Kurama’s initial shock. “Yeah, just like that bring us Kurama…take us over the edge…”

Kurama’s whole body trembled and he braced himself with both hands outstretched on the wall. He threw his head back as his orgasm took over, his limbs feeling like jello and sluggish. Yusuke thrust a few more times before spilling his seed within the warm confines of his love’s body, the inner muscles draining him as he leaned against the wet back of his fox. His breathing coming in short gasps.

“Nice wake up call, foxy. Too bad I ruined your shower time.” Yusuke smirked against the exposed skin and kissed Kurama’s neck lovingly.

“Then I must do it more often, love if this is the reaction I spur from you.” He chuckled as he tried to move but couldn’t find the energy. “I guess this means more shower time for us both. I will try to behave.” Kurama looked over his shoulder and gave Yusuke a sly grin.

“I do believe that is a lie.” Yusuke grinned back and pounced his lover, kissing him breathless.

“Buddy, you looked a helluva lot better when fighting demons. Now look at you,” He said laughing.

Finishing the task of brushing his teeth and washing his face, he followed after Kurama into their bedroom after a make-out session in the shower, followed by more petting and caressing until Yusuke ripped himself away from a pouting kitsune. They both finished dressing, Kurama wore his cotton pajama bottoms and a white T-shirt. Yusuke had to fish out a decent outfit from his duffle bag.

“Are you sure I can’t like say I’m sick too?” He grumbled as he sniffed at a blue shirt then tossed it in the dirty pile.

“The answer is no love. I told Hatanaka-san that you would be coming today after I hung up from mother. He said Friday would be a good time for this interview and you are going.” Kurama finished. He found a casual light green shirt and handed to Yusuke. “Besides, once you get this job, there will be plenty of times to…I don’t know mess around.” He quirked an eyebrow and smiled wickedly.

“Yeah well, I better get this job if I’m gonna miss a day without my foxy.” Yusuke pouted and crawled towards Kurama.

“It is not an all day interview. My best bet is you will be home before dinner, perhaps even lunch if I can get you out of here.” Kurama pushed Yusuke away and headed for the stairs. “Breakfast will be ready soon and you will be off. And don’t think I won’t know you’re procrastinating either.” He threw over his shoulder. Yusuke started to get dress albeit reluctantly.


Kurama was home alone. Yusuke just finished his breakfast and left for his interview. He allowed him to use not unless he walked. He tidied up the kitchen when he felt a sensual shiver run down his spine and spread throughout his body.

‘What was that about?’ He asked himself. He checked himself over, feeling for a fever and noticed how hot hit neck and forehead were. The sudden shiver subsided so he thought nothing more of it. When he reached the living room, he began to sweat. His body pulsated with a need that he couldn’t fulfill. His legs began to tremble. Reaching out he grabbed hold of a chair.

‘I think I need to lay down. Get my bearings.’ He made his was towards the staircase and sat down on the third step. Taking deep breaths he thought about what was happening to him or as close as he could muster.

‘I don’t think we should take this lightly.’ Youko said in a low growl. It was the first time in months that he heard the voice of his inner demon.

‘Yes, I can clearly see Youko. By any chance do you know?’ Kurama questioned as he closed his eyes in concentration. He felt his emotions running on high, which was never an issue. He felt suddenly sad since he was alone in the house but happy because he knew Yusuke would return, nothing would keep him away. But why the constant up and downs of his feelings and why did Youko go silent?

‘Youko, I know you are still there and that your silence confirms you do know what is happening to us.’ He wanted to cry for being ignored but quenched that notion. ‘Fine, if you wish not to divulge I will not be letting you out anytime soon.’ Kurama cut off his connection and rose to his feet to walk up the stairs.

He made his way to the bedroom and he felt his youki fluctuated. One minute it would dissipate then would soar to the high heavens. His senses frazzled. His nose picked up on scents he wished never existed and the volume from the birds outside his window pierced his sensitive ears. He drew the conclusion that it had something to do with his demonic side but could not place his finger on it. He almost didn’t notice the familiar ki signature heading his way, let alone in the same room with him. Instantly on his guard, Kurama’s gaze shifted to a dark corner in the room where two crimson orbs stared back.

“Look at you…you don’t even know what the cause is. Has your ningen traits taken over your demonic senses?” Came the snide remark.

“I do not think this requires your expertise. As for your inquiry into my demonic senses, they have not faltered, nor been overshadowed by my ‘ningen traits’.” Kurama corrected as he sat on the edge of his bed, he left leg rested atop his right knee. His green-golden eyes stared straight at his friend.

“Oh…but I think you have forgotten some part to your demonic heritage. You see brilliant fox…” The fire apparition emerged from his shadowy post and stood a few paces in front of Kurama shaking his head. “It seems that you are in need of some relief…that I myself can provide”

“No Hiei…I do not need any assistance from you. Besides I am with Yusuke, you and I are over. You had your chance.” Kurama said trying to keep the ache from his voice. He did want something, a hug, and reassurance that he was wanted.

He knew whatever was making him doubt himself and his love for Yusuke was not helping him now. It only drove more emotions that were erratic from him.

‘If Hiei was there, then maybe Hiei still loved him…no,…you have Yusuke and Yusuke has you don’t ruin it for you both…but Hiei smells delicious…NO he does not…yes he does…’ Kurama’s eyes fixated on Hiei and the smaller apparition took a step back in defense.

‘I will not give in…I will not give in to whatever this is…’ He chanted in his mind.

“Kurama, you may be a cunning kitsune, but as a ningen you are as brainless as that oaf Kuwabara.” Hiei said looking at the fox with a sly smirk.

“What are you talking about, and I am not as you put it ‘brainless’ thank you very much.” Kurama stated as he took in another deep breath. A trickle of sweat slid down his neck making him shudder.

“Yes you are because right now you have no clue to what is happening to your body.” Hiei walked over towards the windowsill. The sun’s rays casting a halo around his form as his eyes focused on the kitsune, a serious tone replaced his natural voice. “You, my friend, are in heat…”


In the Spirit World, pandemonium was breaking out. All the ogres were frantically running back and forth with stacks of papers in their hands. A couple ran into each other, causing the papers to fly up in the air and fall down gracefully to the floor below.

“You idiot!” A voice shouted from behind two big brown doors. “How could they let this happen?”

A frustrated sigh and a thump was heard afterwards as the Jr. God settled in his big red chair. Botan and George the blue ogre looked at him as he began to talk.

“How could they let him escape? Out of all the demons, why him?” Koenma asked to no one in particular.

“Koenma sir, who are you talking about?” Botan asked her bright pink eyes blinking with curiosity.

George just thumbed his fingers together and looked down at ground. He wished he were in the cafeteria getting a jelly-filled doughnut instead of being here hearing Koenma complain about some demon again.

‘I wonder what mother would think.’ He questioned himself.

“Who?...Who!?”…I’ll tell you who my dear Botan.” Koenma said massaging his temples. “Rando that’s who!”

“Rando?” Botan questioned, her index plastered to her temple thinking. “Who is Rando, sir?”

Koenma released a harsh sigh and shook his head dejectedly. He couldn’t believe as beautiful as Botan is, that she could be that dense.

“Dear Botan, I swear you are sometimes are bad as Yusuke.” He said reclining in his chair. “Rando is the second case that you assisted Yusuke with. At Genkai’s tournament to find her successor. Kuwabara was injured. Does that ring any bells?”

Botan’s eyes widened as she recalled that case. Rando was a demon who disguised himself as a human to get Genkai’s Spirit Wave Technique. She shuddered at the memory of seeing Kuwabara’s brittle body lying on the ground, and Yusuke tied to the tree then falling into the water. Her heart nearly stopped beating when he didn’t rise to the surface. Thank goodness for Kuwabara for risking his life to get Yusuke motivated enough to fight back. That was a close one for sure. Now after all this time, he escaped! But why and who would do such a thing?

“How sir?” Botan asked as she shook the memory from her thoughts. “How in the world could he have broken out? No one has ever escaped the prison. No one!” Botan nearly screamed at the top of her lungs.

“That’s exactly what I would like to know. He had to have someone help him from the inside. That is the only thing I can think of. But now we have to find out who the traitor was and convict them as well.” Koenma groaned knowing this case would have piles of paperwork ahead.

He flicked on the big screen monitor to show at first nothing but a blank screen then it revealed a cell with a lone person pacing back and forth. The person stepped forward and the camera zoomed in to show it was Rando the demon known for 99 attacks. His spider-like marking on his face and his piercing red eyes flared to life when an image of a figure’s shadow appeared on the floor in front of Rando’s cell. His mouth moved but no audio, then Rando stepped back as an energy blast broke the cell’s door off its hinges. Then Rando stepped out of the cell, turned towards the camera, grinned and ran off. The tape cut off there.

George and Botan both stared at the Jr. God with disbelief. Koenma only groaned and sunk deeper into his chair. His father would have his butt if he didn’t get Rando back before he found out. He was glad that his father took a vacation in the southern regions this time around.

“No one could have done that except a guard or a reaper.” Botan said as she stood now beside the Jr. God. “I’ll go tell Yusuke and the guys right away Koenma, sir.” She said as her oar appeared in her right hand.

However, the small deity told her to stop as she headed towards the door. He hopped out of his chair and walked over to her.

“Wait Botan. Don’t tell him not now, we still don’t have enough information and besides I don’t want him to find out yet.”

“Well why not, sir?” Botan asked as her left hand planted itself on her hip while she supported her weight on her oar.

“Because he’s going through a lot these days and I don’t want him to rush in head strong.” Koenma explained.

“Oh yes I forgot about the whole Keiko incident. Not to mention his new relationship with Kurama. That one was unexpected. Do you think he’s ready to open his heart again?” Botan asked sighing.

“I’m not quite sure Botan, but I get the feeling that things will “heat” up soon if Yusuke doesn’t get home soon, if you get my drift.”

“No sir, I believe I don’t follow you, sir.”

Koenma sighed heavily again and turned towards the forgotten oni George who simply twirled his fingers and stared at the ceiling whistling.

“George, please bring the screen up or no onigiri for you this week”

“Yes, sir” George replied as he snapped out of his stupor, mumbling something about being mistreated and his mother scolding him for not being a doctor.

The monitor changed from the breakout to a bedroom where a red-haired man was sitting on the edge of his bed, one leg propped up on his knee staring at something towards his left. A fire demon sat on his windowsill gazing at nothing then he turned his attention backed to the person on the bed and said:

“You, my friend, are in heat.”

Both beings, Botan and George, in the spacious office stared at the monitor than back at one another before Botan broke the silence.

“He’s…He’s…in heat, sir? But…how is that possible? I mean I understand hormones from a ningen’s perspective, but Kurama’s not a full demon. Is he?”

“My guess has to be on the fact that he can change into his demon. After the Dark tournament and Makai tournament, his demonic instincts must have been triggered thus his kitsune mating instincts.” Koenma said as he rubbed his throbbing head, feeling a headache approaching.

“Does Yusuke know about this yet?” Botan asked as she looked at the monitor again. Hiei had gotten up and started walking towards the bed.

“No but I am afraid of what might happen between those two if he comes home.” Koenma said eyeing the screen wearily. He didn’t have a vast knowledge on mating let alone on kitsune mating so he could only guess what would happen.

Kurama had stood up and stared down at the fire apparition, not breaking eye contact or his poise.

‘I hope Yusuke gets there soon.’ Koenma thought as Hiei went to pounce the fox.


Meanwhile back in said room, the fox stood over the fire apparition and evaded a pouncing Hiei, leaping to the side of the room. The fox eyed the demon guardedly, trying to pinpoint his next move. Hiei shook off the effect Kurama’s scent was doing to him even though the smell was invigorating in order to catch the fox spirit. Both kept their eyes on the other for any signs of making the first move. Then taking the fox by total surprise he blurred from vision and appeared behind Kurama wrapping his arms tightly around his waist, his arousal poking the kitsune’s behind suggestively.

“Now Kurama…do you think you can get rid of me that easily?” Hiei all but purred in the fox’s ear. “Not when you keep waving that delicious scent around me.”

‘Scent?’ Kurama questioned as he tried to break free from Hiei’s grasp. ‘What’s wrong with my scent? Then if that is the case…oh dear kami…’

Hiei tossed the fox back towards the bed, Kurama used the time to scoot himself as far away from the fire demon, but Hiei got on all fours and started to crawl up the length of the bed towards him.

“Hiei…don’t do this…you had your chance… if it is what you said it is…Hiei I’m warning you…” Kurama threatened baring his fangs and snarling a warning at the fire apparition. He paused and found himself wondering where that came from.

Hiei paused too for a moment at the threatening voice, swearing he heard it before. Shrugging he continued his quest until his face met with a very hard small desk lamp making him lose balance and fall backwards onto the floor. Using this to his advantage, Kurama bolted off the bed and darted to the door. Hiei shook off the stunned feeling finally coming to his senses. He felt the lump forming on his head and winced.

“You are going to pay for that you damn fox!” Hiei growled as he blurred past the startled fox and stood in his path.

“You are going no where…kitsune…” He said his voice low and full of lust. He took a step forwards and inhaled deeply. That damn scent was really doing a number on his control. “You smell…intoxicating fox…I might not…be able to control…myself…” He drawled out.

Kurama had so many erotic thoughts of Hiei taking him vice versa that his body started to react.

‘I must not do this…I do not care how stunningly adorable he looks right now. He had his chance he did not take it…yet his eyes say they want me and I him…no , no, no, be strong you damn horny fox we have Yusuke. He’s not here is he? Why not take the fire demon he is willing…NO…just a small taste…’ He chastised mentally. It was just as Hiei stated, he was experiencing a heat cycle. With no help from Youko, only his baser instincts, Kurama prayed to anyone who could hear that things did not turn out for the worst.

‘Yusuke…I hope you get here soon Koi…’ Kurama thought as a hand placed itself firmly on his covered up waist.

“This is going to be fun…” Hiei said as he pressed his body closer to the fox’s and began nibbling on his clothed chest.

‘Yusuke…nngghhh…hurry…’ Kurama pleaded as his body started to give into the pleasure Hiei was provoking.