It had been five months since Kagome and Inuyasha finally confessed their love for each other. Kagome knew because she marked the date down. She wanted to remember that day; it was almost like her rebirth. Rebirth into a new, better life where she and Inuyasha didn't have to hide anything. She smiled and stepped out of the hut to face her love.
"Inuyasha!" her smile broadened. Kagome looked him up and down in pride. How did I get so lucky? She thought.
"Yo," he answered coolly, "You're up early."
She shrugged and reached out for him. His left arm slipped around her waist, his right gently brought her face to his.
"I love you." He cooed in her ear, and sweetly kissed her forehead.
"I know." She replied with a coy smile.
He frowned at her, upset that she didn't say it back and kissed her on the lips this time, for what seemed like an hour. Kagome broke off the kiss, gasping for air.
"I love you too." She blushed.
Inuyasha chuckled at her and nuzzled her neck. He looked down at her face and noticed she was looking away, still blushing. Don't tell me she's shy all the sudden. He thought. He grabbed her face between his hands and looked her straight in the eyes.
"Inu. . . Yasha?" she whispered before closing her eyes. She got up on her tip-toes to reach his lips, having to wrap her arms around his neck for balance.
Their lips pressed gently against each other. Kagome opened her mouth slightly and traced Inuyasha's lips with her tongue. She could feel him smile and planted another kiss, this time a little more forceful. Inuyasha sensed the increase in passion and lifted Kagome up against his body. She gasped then giggled. She put her lips against Inuyasha's neck and began kissing and sucking. Inuyasha let out a soft growl of pleasure then halted, and set Kagome down.
Kagome frowned, "Did I do something wrong?"
The look on Kagome's face almost made Inuyasha laugh. He hugged her then kissed her forehead.
"Kagome, I love you. I don't think you're even capable of doing wrong."
Kagome blushed and tried to convince him otherwise, but Inuyasha wouldn't have it.
"Listen, I don't know what I ever did to deserve you, but I'm glad I did it. I can't even imagine a day without you now. If you let me, I'd love to kiss you like that every day for the rest of my life. Kagome, please, be my mate." Inuyasha planned those words in his head everyday for a month, but he never dreamed of them coming out that smoothly.
Kagome stood there, soaking in his words. Mate? As in wife? Is he serious? Kagome must have been thinking to herself for at least an entire minute because Inuyasha was starting to fidget nervously. She snapped back to reality and was hit with a huge smile.
"Oh! OH, gosh! Yes! Yeah! Oh, wow!" Kagome gushed. She bear-hugged Inuyasha and snuggled into his chest. Inuyasha patted her head, Thank God written all over his face. Kagome looked into Inuyasha's eyes. She's never looked so beautiful. Inuyasha thought.
Kagome smiled, "You're all mine."
"Not yet. . . " Inuyasha gulped.
As Inuyasha's face got redder, Kagome understood what made the mating process complete. Kagome's blood rushed to her face, and she gulped too.
Suddenly the look in Inuyasha's eyes changed. They were no longer nervous, they were loving and gentle. He lifted Kagome up bridal style and carried her into the hut. He laid her onto her sleeping bag and kissed her sweetly.
"Are you sure?" Inuyasha asked.
Kagome pulled Inuyasha closer to her body.
"Absolutely."