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Author's Note: *insert lame excuse as to why I'm so late with this update* Anywho, here it is! This chapter is pretty much just pure, shameless smut, especially in the second half, and so I'm officially calling it NSFW material. Stay away, kids. In case anyone is wondering why I'm rushing things along, it's because this fic was always meant to be roughly around 10k-12k words. That said, I will be posting a third and final chapter soon, to wrap things up. Thank you so much for the support so far and I hope you enjoy some InuKag "lemony goodness." ;)

The Lady and the Rogue

Part 2

In the two months of madness prior to the day of her wedding, Kagome had seen many expressions on her lover's face, from a teasing glint in his eyes when he said something inappropriate to a disgusted snort when referring to his brother. She'd seen him close his eyes slowly, and open them, half-lidded and dark with desire, during their secret "meetings." Once or twice, he even revealed a softer side of him, with his eyes burning like a hearth, that caressed her very soul.

But she most certainly never glimpsed even a hint of utter befuddlement on his face. Until now.

"R-run away with you?" Inuyasha sputtered. "Are you-?"

Suddenly, voices could be heard outside, drawing closer. Swiftly and silently, Inuyasha swept Kagome in his arms and ducked behind the heavy curtain that held so many memories. Memories that were currently making Kagome's heart thump and head spin. Alone in the dark with this roguish youth that stole her heart not too long ago, was almost more than the young lady could bear. She tentatively licked her lips, hoping to steal another kiss before he would return to his confused state.

But he would not have it.

Grabbing her shoulders, he shook her slightly, whispering harshly, "Wench, have you gone mad?! The wedding is today! You can't think of running away with me! You barely know me!"

Kagome cocked an eyebrow at the echo of her own words from the day before. "And yet you seem to find nothing wrong in seducing me while I was betrothed to your brother," she said coolly.

"Listen, you stupid wench, a love affair is something you can hide! And don't pretend that your virtue as a lady or some bullshit makes a difference; almost every noble woman I know, human or demon, has a lover on the side. It's an unspoken expectation from one in an arranged marriage, as long as you don't get caught. And I'm excellent at not getting caught," he added with a smirk, which quickly disappeared with another frown. "I was willing to be your lover while you were married to my asshole brother, and I knew you were, too, up until yesterday, that is. But elopement-?!"

Unable to resist anymore, Kagome plunged in again, standing on tiptoe to kiss him hard on the mouth. For a blissful moment, they were lost once more in their world, mouths melded together in perfect, shameless harmony. She broke the kiss eventually, pulling at his lower lip with her teeth and letting go ever so slowly. Inuyasha moaned and almost caught her in another passionate kiss, but she held a finger up to his lips.

"You're right. A love affair can be hidden. But we'd be living a lie. A dangerous one. It's bad enough if we were caught these past few weeks, even before we started... this..." she gestured in a general air of summing up their already rumpled clothing and messy hair. "Imagine if it happened after my marriage! You'd be executed, and I banished to a nunnery, or worse, a brothel. It would only end in tears. But..." she ran her fingers slowly down his chest, fondling with the slight opening in his kimono that loosened up during their moment of passion, "but if we... if we could try to live the life we want to live... Maybe... maybe we could..." She blushed and lowered her head.

Inuyasha swallowed. Kagome could sense shivers running down his spine as he cleared his throat. "My lady," he spoke now in husky tone – the same tone that always caused tremors and other sensations to erupt in her lower regions – and slowly tilted her chin up. She could feel his clawed finger gently scrape her skin and shivered pleasantly.

"Why would you want a rogue like me?" His voice had the same deep, husky tone but also exuded sincerity, and (dared she believe it?) nervousness.

In answer, she brought his fingers to her lips and kissed them, deliberately inserting the clawed tip slightly in her mouth. She looked up at him, marveling at how golden his eyes looked even in the shadows behind the curtains. Feeling even more emboldened, she smirked playfully and leaned up for another kiss, whispering in a sultry voice that felt both strange coming from her mouth and yet also so right:

"Because I think a rogue would be a better partner in bed than a lord. Wouldn't you agree?"

"Dammit, wench," he growled under his breath against her lips before crushing their mouths together once more.

Unbeknownst to the lovers, Lady Higurashi was quietly observing them from a crack in a door, shooing away any maids passing by. Though she could not hear any of her daughter's conversation with Lord Inu no Taisho's roguish son, she still observed the secretive nature of their rendezvous spot. That is, until the curtain concealing them started shuffling about quite excessively and the moans from the youths were not as muffled as before.

Smiling to herself, Lady Higurashi stepped away. Perhaps now was a good time to make an announcement to her lord and husband and the guests.

The clock struck three. One hour before the ceremony. Kagome vaguely registered that, humming contentedly as Inuyasha planted kisses along her neck, one clawed hand daring to cup a breast under her plain kimono. She bit back a moan at the sharp but not painful sting of his claws lightly digging into her soft flesh, secretly eager to feel him give her more glimpses of such thrilling endeavors.

Then, it hit her. Three o'clock. One hour. The guests would be arriving soon.

In one hour, she was supposed to be married to Lord Sesshomaru! Even if her father's servants had to turn the place inside out, they would eventually find her! In Inuyasha's arms! With one hand down her dress!

"Oh!" she squeaked, jerking away from her lover's touch (though she hated to do so). "Inuyasha! Quick! We have to leave! Now!"

Though he looked a tad annoyed to have such a sweet, delicious moment so abruptly interrupted, the rogue obliged almost instantly. Before Kagome could count to ten, she was nestled in his arms, and they were springing in the air and out a nearby window. One, two, three high step jumps through the garden and over the manor's walls. Onwards, Inuyasha ran, the trees and scenery flashing by in a blur. Kagome tried to hone in her sights on different landmarks, but it disappeared before it had a chance to materialize in her mind.

She clutched her lover's kimono, her heart thumping at the rushing wind in her ears, the smell of foliage, and the incredible feeling of his strong, muscled arms carrying her with such ease, despite however much distance he covered. She looked up; his eyes were fixed on the road ahead, and ... was he smiling? It was not the usual cocky grin that both annoyed her and gave her butterflies. This time, it looked genuine. Like he was feeling all the happiness in the world in one moment.

"Inu...yasha?" she asked quietly, not quite sure his ears would pick up her voice.

Sure enough, he glanced down at her, his grin infectious, causing her to smile back at him, but she was still curious. "What are you smiling for?"

He halted and put her down on her feet. Bewildered, she looked around: they were standing outside an inn, in a village Kagome was unfamiliar with. Inuyasha took hold of her hand and kissed it. Perhaps it was because they were no longer concealed by the heavy curtains at her parent's home, or perhaps it was due to the circumstances, but Kagome's heart all but leaped out of her chest at the touch of his lips. He looked at her, his golden eyes soft and yearning. The same eyes that angered her so much yesterday, while also proving to her heart once and for all that she wanted and loved him.

"No one's ever considered running away with me," he whispered hoarsely. "No one's ever actually wanted to be with me. I thought yesterday I had gone too far and I lost you forever. And then you show up today, wearing rags and asking me to run away with you!" He cocked his head to the side, grinning mischievously. "How can I not think I'm the luckiest damn bastard that ever breathed?"

Kagome blushed. "So, all those times you... you flirted with me. Kissed me..."

"Yes, my beautiful wench, that was me trying to win you over. I'm a rogue, remember?" He jerked her chin up, that cocky grin back on his face, releasing waves upon waves of butterflies bursting within her lower regions. "Rogues do not court. Rogues get what they want and that's it."

"Well, then," Kagome countered, lowering her voice and stepping close, her eyes half-lidded, a playful seductive smile on her face, "I must be a rogue, too."

With that, Inuyasha scooped her up in his arms and bolted inside the inn.

"Aren't you going to talk to the inn-keeper?" Kagome asked half-laughing, half-mortified.

"Already know the guy. Good friends. I come and go as I please," Inuyasha responded gruffly.

"Oh, is that so?"

"It is so. Now, before we continue," he said bursting into a small room upstairs, closing the door behind them (Kagome tried not to squeak in alarm at the sight of the bed in the corner), "let me ask one thing: are you sure you're a virgin?"

This time Kagome did squeak in alarm. And then promptly glared at him. "O-of course I am! What made you think I wasn't?! How dare you presume that I'm some sort of... sort of... hussy just because I fell in love-"

"Calm down, idiot, I wasn't accusing you or anything. Although, you're definitely bold for a virgin." He flashed a grin as she fumed some more. "I'm asking because... once I make love to you, there's no turning back. Are you sure you want this? With me?"

Kagome stared at him. Here was the infamous rogue Inuyasha, the youngest son of the Inu no Taisho, known for his brothel visits, his gambling habits, his street fights, and other notorious behavior, actually asking her permission to make love! And after he had the gall to flirt shamelessly with her for months! Torn between appreciative and annoyed, she crossed her arms and stared him down in silence. For a few minutes, neither one spoke. Eventually, Inuyasha dropped his cocky demeanor and shuffled his feet nervously.

"L-look, I don't make it a habit to sleep with virgins, mainly cuz I didn't wanna to deal with emotional shit, but you're different. Special, really, and I just wanna... wanna do this right. Maybe we shouldn't rush things," he muttered, his telltale dog ears lowered shamefully.

Her heart melted at the sight of those adorable ears laid down on his head. Kagome stepped forward and reached out and finally – finally! - stroked one of them. So soft! She bit back a squeal of delight, grinning as she stroked the ear, which began to perk up under her touch. Their eyes met. A little embarrassed, she lowered her hand. "I've always wanted to touch those," she explained shyly. "They're so cute!"

Inuyasha cleared his throat, his cheeks painted a dull shade of red. "R-right. If you say so."

"I do say so. Now," Kagome said, boldly stepping forward again, this time to run her fingers down his chest, "where were we?"

"Something about rushing things?" Inuyasha murmured, his eyes closing under her touch.

"Hmm. I think we're long past that point. You... you make me feel things. Things I can't explain. And if m-making love is anything like that," Kagome said, flushing bright red, but plunging on, determined to express herself somehow, "th-then I want to do it with you! I want you to touch me! All over my body! I want you to make me feel those things, again and again! Please Inu-Inuyasha..." their eyes met and locked. She took a deep breath. "Take me. Now."

In the years that followed, even with the scene of their first night together forever burned in her memory, Kagome still could not say how they went from talking by the door to lying in bed together. But it happened, nonetheless. After Kagome's bold request, Inuyasha transported her instantly to his bed, kissing her ravenously, his hands wandering in ways they never dared to before. She nearly jumped out of her skin the first time he gently ran his fingers between her legs, gasping as a new sensation flooded her senses. She moaned as he ripped apart her kimono, exposing her breasts to his hungry eyes. Her stomach flip-flopped.

Foolish girl! You still hardly know him! And now you're giving yourself to him! What are you doing?!, internally screamed the leftover "Lady Kagome," raised and bred by the Lord and Lady Higurashi.

Who gives a damn? I love him and want him so badly and for once in my life, I'll get what I want, countered the newly born "rogue Kagome," blossoming under the ministrations of Inuyasha.

Encouraged by her own thoughts, Kagome began to move under his touch, giving in to her desires, bucking her hips and moaning. As he covered every inch of her skin with soft kisses, she encouraged him with sweet words of pleading, which in turn caused him to growl at her in such an attractive manner that if she was not caught up in such an exciting moment, she would seriously reevaluate herself.

Inuyasha paused, his mouth just inches away from her center (that was beginning to feel very wet, another new sensation, but one Kagome rather enjoyed). He smirked and kissed the inside of her thigh.

Kagome arched her back, moaning in ecstasy. She closed her eyes, reveling in the feel of his lips (surprisingly even softer and more delicious than when they were touching her own lips), running soft trails along her inner thighs. Once he came close to her womanhood, so very close, his lips and tongue still kissing her leg, while his breath tingled against her wet folds.

"Oh, gods!" Kagome whispered with a shuddering breath. Was this what a man and woman did in the bedroom? This bliss? This taste of heaven? She could get used to this!

But then his tongue flicked out and tasted her. And he ran his tongue up and down her whole, wet, aching center, and something erupted within Kagome's soul. Fire flooded her senses, burning so hot and intensely and yet there was no pain. She was screaming now, loudly and shamelessly, her hands gripping her lover's hair, pushing him deeper in her folds...

And to think, she realized inwardly, if I did the dutiful thing, I would be stuck in Lord Sesshomaru's bed and he'd never treat me like this! I just know it! Oh, GODS!

"Inu... I-I love-"

He silenced her by emerging from between her legs and kissing her hard on the mouth. Kagome shivered at indirectly tasting herself through him. He broke the kiss and cupped her face, his eyes smoldering like the heart of a fire.

"Kagome, I love you."

She inhaled sharply. Not only was he using her name without her title, he actually said those words! Heart thundering in her chest, she could stare into his eyes, longing for the moment to never end. But wait... She wrinkled her nose in a pout.

"I was about to say the same thing, jerk!" she protested hotly, blushing bright red. "Why did you interrupt me?"

"I told you. I'm a rogue," Inuyasha said with a teasing grin. He kissed her again then sat up and removed his kimono. He lowered himself again, until their bare chests were pressed together, his hands cupping her breasts and squeezing.

"I-I'm still a lady, you know," Kagome said breathlessly, fluttering her eyes closed under his body.

"A lady with a rogue... Quite the scandalous lady, wouldn't you agree, wench?" he breathed harshly against her lips before molding together their mouths once more.

"Mmmm. I wonder who led such a noble astray?" Kagome mumbled between kisses.

"Just the son of a demon lord."

"No one of consequence."

"That's right."

"Oh, shut up and do … that thing again!" Kagome finally burst out.

"Thing?"

"Kissing me and ... stuff... down... there..." she gestured below, her face glowing red hot.

Inuyasha grinned. "Did you enjoy that, my wench?" He slid one hand down and rubbed along her aching center, still hot and wanting from his previous ministrations.

"Y-yes!"

As Inuyasha moved back down to give her more pleasure, Kagome was struck with an epiphany. She buried her fingers once more in his thick, silver hair, but then moved her fingers up till their grasped hold of his ears, longing to touch them again. But then, Inuyasha let out a muffled moan and burrowed his face deeper in her center, licking and suckling and running his tongue up and down...

Toes curling, back arching, Kagome screamed in pleasure once more, bucking her hips against Inuyasha's face, again and again, and dear gods! The more he lapped up her wetness, waves upon waves of pleasure flooded her senses, until she was burning from head to foot, but in all the right ways. She wanted more, more, dammit! And she voiced these thoughts, without realizing it, crying out Inuyasha's name and begging and begging for more of this incredible experience, to let it never end-

He sat up abruptly, and pulled down his hakama. Still flushed from the exhilarating actions, Kagome blinked and stared for a moment, then averted her eyes.

"Kagome? You okay?" He reached forward and caressed one cheek with the back of his rough, gentle hand.

"It's just... I suppose I'm still a little embarrassed. You know what they say, old habits die hard," Kagome said lightly, but she was more than certain that her face was still burning red-hot.

"Says the noble lady who ran off with a rogue," Inuyasha countered, winking.

"Just! Just give me a minute, okay?!" Kagome snapped, glaring at her lover, trying to ignore the very real fact that both of them were completely naked. And on the same bed. Oh gods...

She closed her eyes and took a few, deep breaths. Then, she looked him over again. He truly was too handsome to be real. His hair, ears, and eyes have always been the main source of her attraction. But now... his chest... his legs... his...Oh gods! Warmth spread all over her body (but most especially between her legs), as she stared rather blatantly at his manhood. Nervous butterflies erupted within her, but also a swelling of anticipation. Desire.

She wanted to find out how he'd feel inside of her.

"What do you think?" Inuyasha asked, positively gloating at her wide eyes and red face. Even he could tell there was more arousal than fear in her gaze.

Flustered at her own boldness, Kagome squeaked, then cleared her throat and looked straight into his eyes, feigning coolness. "I think you ought to be... gentle with me," she said with an air of a queen, though she was positive that steam was rolling off her face.

"I will," Inuyasha said hoarsely, so quiet and tenderly, Kagome almost couldn't believe it. Then his mouth was on hers once more and they kissed and kissed as he eased his body over hers. Gently rubbing her center some more (causing Kagome to writhe and moan beneath his touch), Inuyasha waited until she was soaking wet again. Then slowly, tantalizingly so, he pushed himself inside her.

For a moment, all was silent. Kagome's mouth formed a perfect "O," her eyes wide and staring deep into his own, her chest heaving slightly. Frowning in concern, Inuyasha remained still and cupped her face. "Shall I keep going, love?"

"Y-yes! Yes, please do!" Kagome cried, shocked at her own words. And even more shocked by another detail, which she ignored for the time being, shivering with pleasure as her lover began to move, and she began to feel things she never dreamed of before.

Her fingers curled in his long, silver hair, his own claws raking through her black tresses, Kagome held her lover close to her chest as he made love to her. The burning sensations she felt so vividly when he was pleasing her with his tongue had now tripled. Every movement he made, every push of him deeper inside her, shot off a thousand new ripples of lust to wash over her body and soul, lost in their mutual passions.

For the first time, he was also emitting sounds of desire reflecting her own. Before, while he focused on making her feel good, he only panted slightly or gave a small grunt, only moaning when she had grabbed his ears when he last tasted her. Now, he moaned excessively and whispered her name in the sweetest tone that made her practically melt. Slowly, Kagome grew accustomed to his pace, and began to match his movements with a roll of her hips, which of course only increased their pleasure even more, causing both of them to cry out simultaneously.

"Inu-oh sweet gods- Inuy-yashaaaa," Kagome moaned, burrowing her mouth on his neck, running hurried but passionate kisses up and down his skin, pausing between words and cries of passion. "O-oh! Oh my! This feels-! Feels so good! I never... never... ahhhh!" She arched her back at a particular feeling that engulfed her instantly, leaving her breathless and wanting more and more.

"By all the gods, Kagome, did I ever tell you that you smell amazing?!" Inuyasha groaned, biting down on her earlobe, inhaling sharply into her hair.

"N-no...?"

"Well, you do. I love your smell so damn much. Even if you had gone through with your marriage with my stupid-ass brother," he added, giving a few sharp, hard thrusts, as if to empathize the point, "I still wouldn't have let you go. I still would have found a way into your bed. Or bring you to mine." He winked and gave another sharp, rough thrust, then launched into an attack, pounding harder and faster, causing Kagome to thrash back and forth and cry out helplessly.

"You... so …. terrible... ought to be ashamed-"

"But I don't feel ashamed. Not one bit. And I bet you don't either, my lady," he said with a growl, slowing down to grab hold of her chin and forcing her to meet his gaze once more. "You. Love. This. Don't you?" Each word was matched with a slow, hard thrust, until Kagome was utterly out of breath, her throat practically aching from screaming so much, and yet, the more he touched her, the more he prolonged this wonderful, strange madness, the more Kagome knew she would be screaming to her heart's content well into the night.

But even so, she wouldn't let him have all the fun! Bracing herself for some control, she ran her hands up his bare chest and rubbed her thumbs over his nipples. When he shivered violently, but didn't attempt to pull away, she grinned evilly. "It's customary for a lady's question to be answered first," she said, somehow maintaining her well-practiced formal speech, though with a slight flirtatious tone. She lowered her voice, trying to mimic his own husky tone, as she continued to play with his nipples: "So why don't you tell me, my lord" - she suppressed a giggle when he growled in protest (but his burning eyes told her all she needed to know) - "are you enjoying yourself?"

"Damn you, wench!"

"I love you, too."

Inuyasha's eyes glinted and he snarled (and yet, instead of feeling alarmed, additional waves of arousal flooded her body). He leaned down and kissed her ferociously, then pressed her down and pounded into her with a fury until before. Kagome squirmed, her body longing to thrash about in sheer pleasure as before, but could not escape from his grip, shivering at the thrill of this as well as the incredible sensations he was currently slamming into her.

"Say it, Kagome. Say you're enjoying this. Say I make you feel so good."

"I-I am! You do! Ohhhh, Inuyasha!" Kagome bucked her hips against his, desperately trying to reach for something, something her body craved for, but she had no words to describe it, only that she wanted it, needed it, just a little further-

Like an explosion, she felt it. Coursing through her veins, rapidly, burning her up faster than any fire...

Inuyasha held her, meeting her halfway, holding her up as her back arched and she screamed her pleasure, her toes curling, white spots speckled her vision. And then, just as suddenly, Inuyasha cried out loudly and slammed into her once more, holding still as he spilled his seed into her.

Panting loudly, the lovers could only clutch at each other, catching their breaths. Kagome's own ride of pleasure ended beautifully timed with Inuyasha's. Somehow, even without the words, she understood that must have been what …. that was what just happened.

Slowly, gently, Inuyasha pulled out, and helped a trembling Kagome lay down comfortably once more. He laid next to her, one arm about her shoulders, and they cuddled, still panting quite a lot.

"Um," Kagome finally managed. "Inuyasha?"

"Yes?"

"Why didn't it hurt?"

Inuyasha froze. He stared down at Kagome, who looked back up at him with serious eyes. "What do you mean?"

"W-well... until tonight, I knew nothing about... bedroom activities," Kagome confessed, blushing. "Except that it hurt for women. Especially the first time. So ... why didn't-?"

The half-demon rogue snorted. "I imagine it had something due to the fact that you were soaking wet and aching for me, wench," he said half-sarcastically. At Kagome's bewildered stare, he sighed. "Look, I'm not exactly sure of the details, but I've been with enough women, and heard enough tales, to put two and two together: women who are ready and willing for bed will most likely feel more pleasure than pain. It just means I did a good job," he added with a cocky grin and a wink.

"My goodness!" Kagome said, raising an eyebrow, half-laughing. "You really are a rogue! Are you sure you're the Inu no Taisho's son?" She winked back, grinning wickedly.

"Positive. Why else do you think I act the way I do? Do you really think I'm suited for royalty? Boring meetings? Formal parties where I greet boring humans and demons alike? Diplomacy?"

Kagome giggled. "I suppose I never took you for the type."

"That's why I rebelled as early on as I could. I'm not the direct heir, so I always had looser rules about me. Lord Stick-Up-His-Ass was the perfect, model inheritor to our father's reign. Me? I only wanted freedom. I wanted to get away and not worry about appearances and social standing. So, I started hanging out with, er, disreputable crowds. Brothels. Gambling nests. Thieves' dens. You name it. But then a few months back, I almost got killed in a gang uprising, so my father – who normally turned a blind eye to my mischief – intervened at last. I still played the part of the rebel, but I was more careful with who I made 'friends' with."

Kagome listened in awe. In spite of the impulsive decision she made that morning – not to mention what literally just happened between them – it never occurred to her that he would have a reason for acting the way he did. Hearing him open up so earnestly felt... refreshing. Romantic, even, in a way.

Inuyasha went on: "Remember that engagement party of yours? I almost didn't go, but my father promised that if I behaved myself, he wouldn't force me to go to anymore special events – besides the wedding, of course. And I saw you. Smelled you. And I knew I had it bad," Inuyasha said with a sheepish grin. "That's why I kept bugging you. That's why I pursued you. Even if I couldn't have you legally as my wife" - he said this with a faint blush on his cheeks - "I could at least become your lover. Anything to be by your side."

"Inuyasha..." Kagome said quietly, stroking his hair. "Whether or not we ever become husband and wife in the eyes of our society, know that I'm already yours. That I've already been yours. From the moment you first kissed me, I knew I was lost."

They kissed and snuggled closer together, murmuring more sweet words of love to each other before eventually falling asleep.

AN: Thank you for your patience! Let me know what you think with a review! ^_^