Night had fallen and the moon was hidden away in its black folds. The group had returned to the village near the bone eater's well and Kagome had already let them know that she would be returning home for a few days. She promised Shippo that she would bring back his favorite 'ninja' food before returning, which proved to lift his spirits. Exhausted, they sat around the fire letting the cracking of the burning wood fill in the silence. Kagome finished packing her bag and got up to leave. As she stood up, she swung the bag over her shoulders, looking around the fire, she said her good byes to her friends and started to headed out. Inuyasha stood to followed, but Kagome protested, "Inuyasha! You shouldn't go outstide, it's not safe."

"It'll be fine." Inuyasha flashed his demon grin as he blew her off. Leading the way, Inuyasha headed out with Kagome on his heels.

As they headed towards the well, Kagome slipped her hand into Inuyasha's, he looked at her out of the corner of his eye, before feeling his face turn slightly red. He tighten his grip and they walked in quietly along the path up the mountain towards the well.

Kagome smiled. It was nights on the new moon that she got to see Inuyasha's human side and while she knew it put him at a disadvantage, she enjoyed seeing his human form. She remembered back to the first time she had seen him like this and how agitated he had been. However, over time as their friendship had strengthened and he had leant to trust, she admired how he had let her and the others into his heart.

Caught up in her thoughts, she hadn't realized that they had reached the well so quickly. Stopping short of the edge, Inuyasha kept hold of Kagome's hand. Pulling her into his embrace, the hug took her by surprise. Kagome's face turned red and she tried to hide her embarrassment by burying her face in Inuyasha's shoulder. They stood there silently, hoping this moment would never end, but knowing eventually one would have to let go.

Inuyasha broke their silence. "Kagome," she looked up at him, his eyes were dark and sober as he looked down at her, "I don't want you to leave". Kagome smiled softly. Burying her face into his neck, she replied, "I'm only going to be gone for a few days." Sighing, Inuyasha rested his chin on Kagome's head. "That's not what I meant."

With a heavy heart, Inuyasha released Kagome. He knew she wouldn't be gone long, but for whatever reason, this time was different, he couldn't stand the thought of Kagome leaving his side. He watched as she sat on the edge of the well, swinging her legs over, as she had always done, preparing to jump down into her world. Before she had a chance to leave, however, Inuyasha grabbed her hand, holding her fast his world. Kagome glanced at him over her shoulder with a curious look. His somber eyes and long black hair filled her vision as stared into his face. He looked so sad. Smiling sweetly, she swung her legs back over the edge and embraced Inuyasha once more. Looking up into his face, Kagome softly caressed his face with the back of her hand and leaning forward, lifted herself up to kiss him.

Inuyasha cupped Kagome's face as she kissed him. Pulling away from him and removing his hands from her face, Kagome smiled and looked down at the ground suddenly feeling self conscience about what she had just done. Inuyasha tugged her back into his embrace, bringing her chin up, he placed his lips on hers. A gentle, sensual kiss gave way to a raw, fiery one. He had her ensnared in passionate embrace, unwilling to release her. Pushing the straps of her bag off her shoulders, his arms wrapped around her waist, his hands resting on the small of her back, pressing her closer to him. As the fervency of their kiss deepened, Kagome placed a hand on his neck, as if she were trying to keep him place; with the other, she pulled on the knot that kept them apart.

Breaking the kiss, Inuyasha grabbed Kagome's hand, effectively stopping her from undressing him. They looked at each other for a moment before both turning away, looking awkwardly in opposite directions. Kagome mumbled an apology as she turned to the well again, feeling hot, bothered, and incredibly embarrassed. Inuyasha kicked himself. Here she was in front of him, letting him know what she felt and he had turned her down; and too top it off, she was apologizing to him. No, he had decided that he wasn't about to allow this to happen!

"Kagome," Inuyasha said breathy, "stay." She turned instantly to him, this time there would be no stopping her.

Successfully disrobing him, the thought of savouring the moment had crossed Kagome's mind, but she quickly concluded that if she were honest with herself, that's not what she was interested in. They made quick work of her clothing as she hurriedly disregarded her uniform and stood before Inuyasha naked. She thought that she should feel awkward and embarrassed, maybe even a little bit strange, but oddly enough, she felt liberated.

Inuyasha continued to keep Kagome's mouth on his as he laid them down on his clothing, maneuvering her over him as they laid on the ground; he explored her mouth with his tongue, leaving nowhere untouched. Guiding her hips above his pelvis, he lifted his hips up, grinding into her gently. He felt the reaction in her instantly. Her skin grew hot and when he looked at her, he could tell she was red. Inuyasha smiled his devilish grin and continued his taunt. It didn't take long for Kagome to copy the movement, soon she began to grind slowly into him. Inuyasha trailed one hand from her hip, down her leg and ran his finger back up on the inside of her thigh. Placing two fingers between her legs, Inuyasha could feel how wet she had become in such a short time. He found it pleasing to know he had the same affect on her as she had on him. Inserting a finger, he teased her clitoris. Kagome bit back a cry as she dug her nails into his skin and bucked her hips.

In one swift move, Inuyasha flipped Kagome over. Leaving a trail of hot kisses that had started with her mouth, Inuyasha made his way down to between Kagome's legs. Gently, he exposed her wet, hot core - first, placing the tip of his tongue on the bundle of nerves that had caused her to claw him before, and then moving his tongue inside her. Just as they had shared the passionate kiss before, Inuyasha made sure to leave no area unexplored. Kagome couldn't believe the things she was feeling. The intensity of each lick sent shock waves though her body, causing her to moan his name. She couldn't understand why they hadn't ever done this sooner. She tangled her fingers in his hair as he drove her over the edge.

Inuyasha felt as if he might burst. He could no longer wait to be inside her. The way she called to him, moaning his name with her sweet voice was too much for him. Finishing his tongue's assault, Inuyasha shifted over Kagome again and kissed her deeply. Detangling one of her hands from his hair, he guided it down for her to witness the effect she had on him. He wrapped her hand around himself and with his hand over top hers, eased the head of his penis into the entrance of her vagina. He rubbed her entrance and became even more excited when he heard her grasp. Removing his hand from hers, he braced himself with both hands at her sides as she took over teasing herself with him.

However, soon it was not enough and Kagome wanted more. Motioning for them to switch again, Kagome shifted herself above Inuyasha. Slowly, she lowered herself on him until he was completed inside her. Inuyasha let out a hiss as her walls tightened about him.

Moving together, they formed a rhythm, each thrust bringing them closer to climaxing. The friction unbelievably delicious that it almost felt sinful. The pleasure of becoming one was unbearable - unstoppable - Kagome no longer felt as if she would be able to hold it in. Moaning his name loudly, Kagome, felt her release hit her like a train. Her limbs felt shaky and she wasn't sure if she could trust herself to get off him. Inuyasha had felt similar satisfaction with his orgasm. His fingers had dug into Kagome's fleshy hips as he grabbed onto her.

Kagome lifted herself off Inuyasha and fell down beside him exhausted. Silently, they held each other underneath the new moon.