Back at the hut the slayer was petting Kirara and getting anxious. She still hadn't spoken to Miroku and just thinking about him made her blush with embarrassment.

" I never thought I would feel this way for someone. Can I ever act normal around him now that I know I love him. "

Her thoughts were left unfinished as Miroku stepped in.

"Hello my dear Sango"

" Hi", Sango was so nervous being around him now.

" Is there something bothering you?"

" NO! Why would you ask that anyways!"

Miroku jumped back and thought of what could have possibly provoked her.

" I was just reading their palms…..I promise. It was purely innocent."

Sango looked at him strangely, "what are you talking about Miroku?"

" oh…uh, nothing, nothing at all"

Sango stood up and bent down to look at the monk and…..SMACK!

Miroku was now lying on the floor holding his cheek and groaning.

" Serves you right, MONK! If I'm the only one you have eyes for then why do you go to find other women?"

Before he could answer Sango yelled, "lecherous monk!", and then walked out of the hut stomping mad.

Miroku followed closed behind her, saying everything he could to try and get her to stop.

" Where are you going my love? Those girls mean nothing compared to you! It's this retched hand that gets me into trouble!"

Sango stopped and looked back at the pleading monk, "I think InuYasha should cut your hand off, lets see if you stick to your lecherous ways then!"

Miroku looked scared and begged, "Pease I'll do better, I'll keep it under control, I promise."

Sango looked at him, hoping he would stick to his word, "alright monk, just keep it in check." Sango gave in, she knew she would sooner or later. She could not resist him…especially when he begged.

Kagome and InuYasha woke up after their tenth session of love making and looked into the sunset holding each other closely. She looked into his eyes, which still begged for more, and kissed him sensually with erotic passion. InuYasha gripped tightly on her arms and pulled her into his lap. He tried to settle himself down and just held her.

" We should probably get going"

InuYasha looked at her and kissed her on the forehead as they slowly got dressed.

He felt a small intuition kind of thing when Kagome said that, and the tuition told him the others may start to worry, but he didn't know if that was his thoughts or hers. He knew he would be able to understand Kagome's feelings better now but never thought their connection would be this strong.

They got back to the hut where everyone greeted Kagome and were really happy she was back. Miroku tried to give her a hug, until he heard the low growl come from InuYasha. Sango wasn't there and Kagome went off to look for her. Finally she found her at the hot spring, but she couldn't tell if Sango was thinking or daydreaming.

"Hey Sango!'

Sango jumped deep into the water to where her neck hit the rim .

She looked around and saw Kagome. She began to relax again.

" Care if I join you?"

"No, you can come in."

" What's wrong Sango?'

" I got all mad at the monk for doing what he does best, womanizing, and he looked at me begging me to forgive him and I….gave in."

Kagome giggled under her breath.

"What's funny about that?'

" You're so in love you can't even stay mad at him, I think it's sweet."

" well, can you stay mad at InuYasha?"

" No, not really. I mean when Kikyo was here he hurt me a lot when he would go off and see her by himself, but the funny thing is, I never stayed mad. I thought they were meant to be and felt I was in the way, but I know that wasn't true. Sometimes I should have stayed mad, but when you love someone so much, it's hard to stay that way."

" I understand, so I give in because I love him."

"right"

Kagome ducked down into the water to get her hair wet. When she came back up, Sango looked wide-eyed at her neck.

"Kagome!"

" yeah"

"What happened to your neck?"

Kagome said in a very nonchalant tone," oh….well….me and InuYasha are kind of mates now"

" Kind of or are?"

" Are"

Her face began to blush as she remembered the heat between InuYasha and her, then she got a little aroused thinking about it.

" you have to tell me everything"

Kagome looked at Sango and blushed even more as she told her of their ten love making sessions ,but left out a few details,(like InuYasha turning full demon at his climaxes).

InuYasha was waiting for his mate in the hut while Miroku grilled him about what took him so long to get Kagome.

" So did you and Kagome make any unscheduled stops on the way to the village, or did you go get her and stay for a while?"

The look on the monks face was of eagerness, he knew something went on between the two of them, mainly because of the way they walked in together. InuYasha's arm was around her waist.

" I'm not telling you anything monk! So stop fuckin' asking me! The only thing you need to know is that Kagome is OFF LIMITS!"

Miroku peered to the side of InuYasha's neck and saw a little bit of what looked like a bite mark.

" Why do you have a bite mark on your neck?"

" None of your business!"

Miroku knew but wanted InuYasha to say it.

" Have you and Kagome become one?"

" Why do you ask?"

" Because, if I'm not mistaken, a demon or half demon will give their bite marks only to the ones they wish to be mates with…..sooo…you finally branded her."

Miroku had a smug smile on his face, " and it would appear that she has given you a mark as well, I never thought Kagome could get that frisky."

" If you know all that then you should know that I will kill anyone who thinks about hurting her, or taking her away from me!"

" InuYasha, don't see me as a threat, I love Sango. I was just saying she seemed too innocent to get that rough and …"

" If you say one more fucking word about it I won't hesitate to rip your throat out!'

" Calm down, my eyes are on Sango only, I will even help fight those who threaten Kagome's life."

" When I'm not near her, not saying that will ever happen, but I will need you to help protect her. So thank you for telling me you'll help fight."

" no problem InuYasha"

All of a sudden, InuYasha's senses ran wild as he felt Kagome's excitement. He ran toward her direction and jumped into the trees. Looking down at his mate and feeling her wants, he waited anxiously for Sango to leave, praying Kagome will stay.

Kagome feels a rush of being anxious about something, and then felt a tingle at her neck. The sensation ran through her body, she wanted, no, NEEDED InuYasha.

InuYasha realizes that she was also picking up on his feeling of excitement and tried to calm himself, at least till Sango left. Sango relaxed in the hot spring and soaked up the warmness of the water. Kagome began to look uneasy, waiting patiently for Sango to leave so she may once more have her mate.

Sango eased herself out of the water and left to check on Miroku and the others. InuYasha immediately jumped down, not even caring if Kagome knew he was watching her the whole time. He took off his kimono and slipped into the water. Kagome eased closer to him, her urges had taken over all other emotions and she grabbed onto his neck and wrapped her legs around his waist while biting the mark she gave him before. She heard a groan come out of him and bit harder, feeling the shaft lengthen and become erect the more she dug into his flesh. He wanted to lose control and just ravish her, the steamy water was nothing compared to the heat that was between them. Kagome then slid onto him, moaning as she went all the way down, feeling every hard part of him sink into her. He was overwhelmed once more by the sweet scent of her, but tried to resist the demon side which wished to ram into her rough and hard. InuYasha looked over at a rock in the spring and pushed her back against it, then thrust into her, the rock intensified her already growing explosion of desire. He grabbed on to her bottom and gripped tight while ramming in and out of her, that heightened her arousal even more. There became a fast rhythm and InuYasha felt she was on the verge and could no longer cage the beast inside him. His eyes turned red and purple streaks appeared on his face, and his fangs grew longer. He thrust harder and harder and harder, and bit down on his mark once more, Kagome screamed in ecstasy, "InuYashaaaaaaaaa!" He kept moving a few more times until he felt his peak and filled her with his desire.

Kagome looked up at the face of her mate and saw his streaks begin to fade and his teeth were back to normal. She kissed him slipping her tongue in to invite his out, and InuYasha put one hand on her beautiful breasts and lightly squeezed, noticing that her body started to tremble.

InuYasha and Kagome came back to the village and noticed everyone staring at them, InuYasha was holding her by the waist. Kagome looked at him with confusion for he did not move his hands when Miroku, Sango, and Shippou came out of the hut. They walked passed everyone, Sango and Miroku were wide-eyed with an amazed look on their faces, and Shippou went to run up on Kagome. Kagome just held the little fox demon until it was time for supper. Sango and Kagome made dinner that night and the boys ate it up, but Miroku just stared at Kagome and InuYasha in awe at what he was seeing, Kagome was literally sitting in his lap and InuYasha had this weird look on his face the entire time.

" So did anything new happen with you two tonight?"

" why do you ask monk?" InuYasha's tone got deeper, almost into a growl as he spoke.

" you two just seem so cozy, that's all"

"well she's my mate, what do you expect! I'm not going to act like she's not, all because you're here monk!"

Kagome stared into InuYasha's deep golden eyes with love, 'I can't believe he just said that. Normally he would try to be sneaky about it or try to act like the same old jerk to me in front of them, this is a nice change'. Kagome giggled a bit when she saw the possessive look on her mate's face. Everyone was getting ready for bed and Kagome looked at InuYasha and patted the place next to her in her sleeping bag. He got the hint and crawled in, snuggling close to Kagome in a spooning position. He cupped her breast with one hand and wrapped the other one around her waist and soon fell asleep.

Deep inside an old abandoned castle was the evil disgusting hanyou, Naraku. He listened intently as the insects told him what was seen.

" So, InuYasha finally took that young miko as his mate. I wonder how I could drive them apart. Keep watching , my little insects and bring me more information."