Chapter 3

As Kagome and Inuyasha entered the village, they earned stares from a lot of the villagers. Kagome looked around and felt Inuyasha tighten the grip on her hand. She gasped as he spun her around into his arms and kissed her. She kissed him back but pulled away after a second and gave him a confused glance, happy but confused. He gave her a sheepish look and shrugged his shoulders. She laughed just as Shippo, Miroku and Sango had walked up to meet them.

Shippo jumped at Kagome and landed right in her arms. "Kagome! Your back!" he nearly squealed, giving her a big hug. She hugged him back ruffled his fluffy, orange hair.

Miroku and Sango exchanged greetings with Kagome and Inuyasha and the whole time, he sulked. He rolled his eyes and Kagome just sighed. She quickly thought of something else.

"Hey, I made us all a special lunch today."she said setting her bag down. "We can give some to Keada too because I made a lot." She pulled the large box out of her bag and headed to Keada's hut. Everyone followed her but Inuyasha, he stayed outside and just stared after them with an annoyed look on his face. After she made sure everyone was occupied, she left the hut and walked up to him.

"What's wrong….are you okay?" she asked putting her arms around his waist.

He growled and pulled her into his arms. "You're my mate; I didn't want to share you with anyone. I want some time alone with you later." he said nuzzling her neck.

A little light bulb went on in Kagome's head. "Alright, I promise no interruptions later. You are so adorable when you're jealous." she said rubbing his back. "I love you and don't you forget it."she coed. After they kissed for a few seconds, Kagome walked back toward the hut with Inuyasha trailing behind her.

As they entered the hut, they both sat down and got their share of the food. Before Kagome knew it, she had practically inhaled three rice balls and four omelets while Inuyasha stared in amazement. The others seemed to be watching her also and she finally noticed.

"What, I'm hungry." she said while licking the tips of her fingers. Everyone averted their eyes their food as she got up and walked out. Inuyasha followed her out and caught her outside the hut.

"You alright Kagome?" he asked gently hugging her to his chest. She buried her face in his kimono and he rocked her back and forth.

"Yeah…. I'm fine…. just a little tired. Can we go somewhere alone? "she asked into his chest.

He didn't even answer her but picked her and her bag up and headed for the trees. Bounding through the trees he came to a water fall and jumped into the cave next to it. He gently set her down and pulled her sleeping bag out of her bag. After unrolling it, he sat down on it and pulled her into his lap. She snuggled into his chest and he ran his claws over her back. A shiver ran through her and she connected her mouth with his. His arms wrapped around her, crushing her to his chest. Their tongues battled for dominance as they somehow leaned back and were lying on her sleeping bag. Inuyasha pulled away for a moment and untied his rob and draped it around them both. Kagome buried her face in his chest and he inhaled, drinking in her sweet scent.

They laid there for what seemed like hours and Inuyasha stared out the cave entrance at the slowly setting sun. It was getting late and he thought they should leave soon but he did not want to wake the sleeping beauty in his arms. His eyes widened as Kagome suddenly awoke and kissed him deeply. The rest of the night was filled with their cries and moans of their gentle mating.

Shippo opened his eyes to the chirping of birds, sat up and yawed. He looked around the hut and noticed that Kagome and Inuyasha were still gone. Jumping over sleeping forms till he got to where Miroku laid, Shippo nudged his arm and whispered in his ear. "Miroku, wake up! Kagome and Inuyasha didn't come back last night!" he said as the monk groggily opened one eye.

"Shippo… fine. Even though I'm sure nothing is wrong, we will go later find them. Inuyasha dropped a hint last night that he did not anyone to follow." Miroku said as he remembered the warning glance the half demon had given him as he departed the hut after Kagome. Miroku had a feeling he knew what they had done.

When hours had passed, the four set of into the woods in search of Inuyasha and Kagome around noon. Shippo always ran a step or two ahead, sniffing the air. Miroku and Sango weren't all that worried. They knew as long as Kagome and Inuyasha were together, they had nothing to worry about. Shippo still was scared and kept looking around everywhere.

Suddenly, Miroku pulled Sango off to the side of the path they were on and pointed through the bushes. Her eyes widened and she stared back at him in disbelief. Through the trees was a clearing that led up to a beautiful waterfall and next to it was a small cave. Inside, they could both see Inuyasha had Kagome on the ground at the mouth of the cave. They were lying on her sleeping bag with only Inuyasha's rob covering their nude bodies. Sango and Miroku looked at each other and blushed. As Shippo was about to jump on to his shoulder, Miroku caught him and covered his eyes.

"Miroku.. quit it! I want to see too!" Shippo said trying to get free of his grip.

"This is not something for a child's eyes to see." he said ,looking to Sango.

She was focused on the scene before them. She had never seen Inuyasha's face so peaceful . He looked like he didn't have a care in the world and Kagome's face was bright , no, glowing. It almost brought tears to her eyes.

" We should leave….um.. give them some privacy."she said beginning to turn away. Miroku followed after her, still holding Shippo tightly. He argued in protest as they took off slowly down the path back to the village. Kirara mewed and followed close behind Sango.