Lilies in the Snow

Chapter 1: Reunited in Embrace

It had been nearly a season and already Kagome was beginning to forget the outline of his face. It was strange to her, because she had always gazed into his eyes and thought she would never forget him nor he her. But, all she could remember was his eyes. All else was lost in the past, a literal phrase for the young school girl. But his eyes, they were burned into her memory. Her very soul and being. The way he had looked at her when he held her in nervous arms . . . It was something she would never forget. She sighed as she looked out the window. Summer was at the end of its days and the cherry blossoms were falling all around the Higurashi shrine. She chuckled as she remembered how the stuff would tickle his sensitive nose. Then, catching herself, she sighed again. Why hadn't he come for her?
She just felt so lonely. She was used to being in the company of many more, but now she was completely alone. Her mother was at work and her brother at school. Kami only knows where her grandfather was. After the first week, Kagome just couldn't go to school. She had thought that Inu Yasha would have come for her by then. Her mother told the principal, honestly, that Kagome was in a state of depression and needed to stay home. That had sounded so much better comparing to the wild stories her grandfather had made up for her.
She gritted her teeth at the thought of Hojo-san bringing her a basket of many remedies for her 'diseases' from his parents' drug store. She cringed slightly as she remembered the bag full of anti-irritation cream he had given her last time she was at school. She knew he meant well, but it still drove her mad. For all she cared, any other girl could have Hojo. All she wanted was . . . A faint image of him flashed through her mind and she went back to pouting. Just the thought of him had made her eyes start to sting. She wanted nothing more than to be with him again.




Back in the Feudal Era . . .

He was pacing back and forth as the others watched him. The young kitsune's eyes were dull and he yawned as he watched the hanyou pace. He had been at it for nearly an hour. Constantly he mumbled and his eyes seemed sensitive, as if he were lost in thought. His eyes also revealed an undecided manner. The monk stood, confronting his friend. "Inu Yasha," he gripped the hanyou's haori, "I know you are thinking of Kagome. The summer season has nearly passed and still you have not been to see her. What is it that plagues you?"Miroku looked Inu Yasha in the eye with a truly worried expression. Inu Yasha looked away with a snort. He dare not look the monk in the eyes.
The beautiful young girl sitting next to the kitsune stood as well and took her place next to the monk. "Inu Yasha! Answer Miroku. You know he's only trying to help. You've been this way for a long time and we're worried. Why won't you go see Kagome?!"Her anger showed through her burning cheeks as she glared at him. She knew Kagome was worried for their well being. Again, Inu Yasha moaned and his glare became harsher. He knew better than to look Sango in the eye when she was in this kind of mood. Miroku still had a grip on Inu Yasha's haori and it only tightened as Sango came near him.
The little kitsune, tired of all the shouting, finally stood and approached the others. May-haps he could get through to the youkai. "Inu Yasha, ever since I started this journey with you I noticed how you and Kagome became closer," Miroku and Sango looked to the young youkai in question. Was this still the same little brat who often butted in on the tender moments of others? "You and Kagome, Inu Yasha, have never been great together. But recently, it was you who changed. It mostly started after Kikyo was brought back." Inu Yasha's brow pierced as he heard the name of one he once loved. The kitsune's voice grew angry, "But it is not Kikyo you love anymore Inu Yasha! Stop being foolish and tell Kagome! I saw the way you looked into each other's eyes as you once embraced her. Now tell me Inu Yasha! Did you ever embrace Kikyo that way?!"Shippo glared at Inu Yasha with a nearly blind rage.
Something then happened, that the others had failed to accomplish. Inu Yasha turned to them, his face still covered by his silver bangs as he looked down in shame, "No."He said simply and the others relaxed a little. Maybe now the often selfish and loud hanyou would confide in them.
Miroku released his grasp and took a step back, Sango with him. They all looked at Inu Yasha in earnest. Inu Yasha looked up slowly and his eyes seemed distant. His face was slightly red as he tried to hold all of his feelings inside, "It was more than once that I held Kikyo in my arms," He said dryly, "But she never held me back. She showed little emotion as to her feelings. She claimed that we could be together. When I hold Kagome," His eyes stung as he continued to speak. He hoped with all of his strength that he would not cry before them, "When I hold Kagome I can feel all of her emotions, simply teeming through her body. Many times it was by accident, or spur of the moment, that I held her. But each time I did, I . . . " He paused in anxiety, gulping back tears, " . . . I grew to care more for her. And less for Kikyo. Hardly ever now, do I think of Kikyo. But Kagome . . . " He couldn't hold it in anymore. A single tear ran down his cheek and fell to the ground. They all observed this but didn't know how to respond. They had never seen him in this state before.
Inu Yasha gritted his teeth and shot his face up at them, tears being flung all around, "What does it matter?! We are of two different times! I could not ask her to stay with me!" Inu Yasha took back to his old demeanor and clenched his fists as more tears fell to the ground. He couldn't hold them back anymore. Sango stepped forward and put her hands on his shoulders. "Inu Yasha," She spoke kindly and softly, "Have you spoken to Kagome about this?" All he could do was shake his head. Sango angered slightly, "Well why not? I think it's time you spoke to her about it." "I can't." He replied simply, "I would not want her to see me like this."
Miroku stepped forward, "Inu Yasha, our quest for the Shikon no Tama is nearly at an end. If you don't tell her soon you may never get another chance." "Inu Yasha!" Shippo took his turn in scolding the half youkai, "We don't know what will happen to the well once the jewel is back together! Kagome may go home and never be able to return!" Inu Yasha stopped sobbing, if only for a second, to take in all they had told him. He knew of it all, but their words sunk into him. He gazed blindly and his mouth hung open as he thought of never seeing Kagome again. Never taking in her scent as she lay in his arms, protected, safe. They were right. He walked over to the well without a word. And, looking back at them with a smirk, he vanished into it. They were all so happy, Sango didn't even notice Miroku laying his arm around her.





Kagome's Time

Kagome sat there, still gazing out the window. Though she was not looking outside, only deep in thought. She heard nothing, saw nothing, and wished she could feel nothing. But all there was, was the pain in her heart. A yearning to feel strong arms around her once again and to look into his face. They had never kissed, but now more than ever she wished to lay her lips upon his. To feel their bodies intertwine as they were lost in each others love. Even if he did return, she feared it would never be so. Her eyes glazed over as she thought of this, and a tear fell onto the windowsill. 'Inu Yasha,' She whispered, lost in all her mind said to her, pained by her aching heart.

Inu Yasha's POV

Had she noticed him yet? Inu Yasha came out of the well and felt a cherry blossom petal tickle his nose. He sneezed at the familiar smell, one he never thought could be so welcome. The shrine seemed empty and unattended to. He wondered if Kagome was at school. The word sounded flat in his mind. He shrugged it off and approached the porch. He opened the door and saw no one around. Were they all away? He raised an eyebrow and searched the house quietly. He was wandering all around when he caught a person in the corner of his eye. He looked in the room to see Kagome staring out the window in silence. He felt something well up in his throat and gulped. 'How could she not have noticed me?' He thought and walked towards her in complete silence.

Kagome's POV

Kagome did not move, but she could swear she smelled his scent and felt his warmth. 'This must really be getting to me.' She thought and continued her solemn stare. He stood over her now, not a finger's length away. He only stared at her beauty in awe. He could see her face in the reflection of the window. His mouth hung open as he gaped and his eyes were wide. 'This is her. The girl who has stolen my heart.' Inu Yasha whispered in his mind and heaved a silent sigh. His instincts were taking control and he felt a warmth all over. He wanted to hold her, to keep her in his arms. He knew they were alone at the shrine. Who would be the wiser? He slowly and hesitantly lay both his hands on her waist. She did not jump, but her eyes cleared and she lifted her head off of her hands. Was this really him? 'Maybe I'm hallucinating.' She told herself and did not move. When he saw her head come up and noticed that she showed no sign of refusal, he let his arms slip around her waist and he leaned her up against him slowly. 'I must be going crazy! I've got to wake myself up! Am I dreaming?' Kagome blinked a number of times, but settled with the theory that she was dreaming.

Both Sides ^_^

With the happy thought that it was only a dream she fell into him, laying her hands on his. Now he jumped, only slightly though. Still, neither spoke as he pulled her into his lap. She rested her head on his shoulder and he could feel his heart pounding in his chest. The warmth came again, in a wave over his body. He kept his breath calm as he held her tighter. Then, came the first sound. He felt Kagome's body rise and fall gently as she sighed in content. 'Can I bear to look at her?'He wondered and slowly brought his hand up. He turned her around slowly and she looked into his eyes hazily. "Inu Yasha?"She asked, breaking the silence, "Am I dreaming?" The words felt dry on her lips as she noticed that she could see every feature of his face.
Inu Yasha watched her mouth move as she spoke and noticed how pink her cheeks seemed. Her lips were a rosy color and he felt himself sweating. He tried to fight the urge to pull her into him and lock his lips with hers. He could now feel heat emanating from her body and she could feel her blood rushing. She noticed how he seemed to look at her with hunger. She felt herself blush and felt heat rising in her. She wanted to take him, to meet his lips. She wanted to be with him.
Inu Yasha's breath quickened slightly as Kagome's hands found his. They sat in silence until he answered her question huskily, "I was just thinking the same thing Kagome." Her name flowed from his mouth like honey and she watched every movement of his lips. Sweat was growing near her temple and her heart seemed to race. He took his right hand out of her grasp and laced it around her waist, pulling her close to him. He feared she could hear his heart beating, and she feared the same.
She pulled herself close to him, her breasts brushing his chest. He gasped slightly as they graced his haori, sure he could not hold himself back any longer. She gazed up into his golden eyes, taking in every feature of his face. She pulled herself closer, her breasts pressured against his firm chest. His eyes grew wider and he gasped again silently. He felt his other arm flow around her as both her arms threaded around his neck. They were now pushed tightly together, listening to each other's breath. They each heated up even more. Kagome tanged with an emotion for more love. Inu Yasha wondered if he should respond.
Leaning forward slightly, Inu Yasha paused, 'Should I really? Does she want me to?' "Inu Yasha?" Kagome whispered, trying to hide the longing in her voice, "What is it you're doing Inu Yasha?" Inu Yasha, thinking he had finally found a way to express all of his feelings to her responded, "Letting go of all my doubts and letting my feelings take over." He awaited a response and saw a smile cross her face. Kagome laughed a little, "Me too." At those words, Inu Yasha could not hold it back. He leaned forward, pushing his lips against hers lightly. They took in each other's scent and all question faded away. It was a shy, tender kiss at first, until their lips became more familiar with each other. It soon fell in to a languish of all they had been through and how long they had been apart.
Kagome was willing to fall into him until they had surpassed any normal loving at this point, and go to the edge with him. He caught himself before he thrust his tongue into her mouth. He pulled her away from him slowly, wishing he could hold her longer. But he had just admitted his feelings, he would go no further than they had. Kagome looked up at him in longing for more, hoping he would take her into his arms and go to the bedroom. Inu Yasha helped her up with his hands and shook his head, knowing what she, and he himself, pined for. She smiled lightly and nodded, understanding his actions.
"The others are waiting for us. I think we should go back." Inu Yasha spoke first. Kagome smiled at his innocent manner, "I think you're right." She paused, "Are we going to tell them?" Inu Yasha blushed and pondered it, "I think we should let them figure it out on their own. Besides, I have not told you all I need to yet." She nodded and they left the shrine. Heading to the well, he offered his hand as they stood on the ledge. She took it willingly and they plunged in, together.


Vocabulary
-san: This is an informal name used to address someone you know well.
kitsune: This is the name used to refer to fox demons; translated as 'fox spirit'
hanyou: A half demon.
haori: A shirt-like coat that covers another shirt, loosely fitted; Inu Yasha's coat.
youkai: This is another word for demon; full demon.


Disclaimer: I do NOT own Inu Yasha. All characters and some story line features are owned by Rumiko Takahashi. Don't sue me, I'm just having some fun with them.

Author's Notes: Hey there! This is Moolei Makari. I know, I know. But, please excuse my OOC Inu Yasha. I just had to have him cry! If I had a scanner, I would give you some great artwork, if I do say so myself, of mine. I've drawn a few of these scenes and I think they look pretty good. I know what you're thinking, 'That was a bit of a lemon'. At least I've heard that from people all over the world. Well, if it's not a little lemony, how can you keep an interest? ^_^ I know it was short. The next on will be longer, promise!
Inu Yasha alone with Kagome in a house?! How could he not take her to the bedroom?! At least that's what my older brother, Rikdo, says. He also writes fanfics, but they're even worse than mine in the lemons. I think he wishes he were Inu Yasha so he could be with Kagome. Not that I wouldn't mind being Kagome if I could be with Inu Yasha. ;* Well, I'll let you all get on to the next chapter(not that it's up yet.) Now remember, this is my story so if you don't like it then don't read it. Sango and Miroku play a bit of a bigger part in the next chapter. But, it really gets interesting when Shippo-chan meets another girl kitsune. Koga won't stand for this "fluffy stuff" between Kagome and Inu Yasha. Sayonara!