[Kurama turns into Akira's hold. He's shaking a little. Not enough to be visible but Akira can feel it. His arms wrap around the other boy (what are they to each other now?) and cling tightly.]

No... I wouldn't. Surely Hiei or Kuwabara will notice, their awareness is extraordinary. They'll realize...

[He needs to believe in those words. His friends have pulled through worse. ]