Roses Are Red

Kagome's point of view

So in that split second my life changed forever… For the better? I knew I was in for a wild ride, but nothing prepared me for what was going to happen next….

It's the first day in a new house, lying next to my beloved. As he slept peacefully, I admired the engraving on the ring. A simple phrase… "Forever" had so much meaning behind it. I used to wonder if it was possible to actually feel wanted, or if this type of love actually existed. To know unconditional love I can say for a fact it's the most amazing feeling. Nothing can quite compare.

I felt him stir beside me and he rolled to where he met my gaze. I pulled myself closer to him and nestled my head just below his chin; moving ever closer to hear the steady beating of his heart. Every beat chimed a note of my lullaby. I live for moments like these. It's peaceful... I felt a strong arm pull me closer and then it relaxed over me. His warmth consumed me.

Every day I feel like this is a dream. Every day goes by so fast, we forget to enjoy the simple moments like this. This is bliss. I ran the tip of my fingers gently across his face; watching the corners of his mouth rise. Caressing his face gently, I leaned toward his face and brushed my lips against his before kissing him. Before I knew it, the kiss was being returned just as gently, but with a more meaningful caption.

"Good morning…" Inuyasha said in a velvet tone and his golden eyes slowly burned into mine. I smiled and returned to my place in the crease of his neck.

"Don't move yet." I said as softly as I could in attempt to preserve the moment. I heard a light chuckle escape and he pulled me closer embracing me with both arms. He kissed me firmly on my head. I wrapped what free arm I had around his waist and slowly traced the details of his body; Feeling every crease, every incline of muscle that held me so protectively.

In doing so, a warm hand glided across my cheek and threw my hair several times. I was the literal definition of melted butter. You wouldn't think a creature with so much strength could be so gentle.

"Kagome…" He said so contently. "I love you."

"I love you Inuyasha." Much glee rose from my voice as I longed for further embrace and his body retained and immediate response. So far a great morning…