Disclaimer: The characters of InuYasha are not mine; they are property of Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise, and Viz. The following story is for entertainment and not profit.

Winter Frost

Deadly temptation

Longing for Winter's embrace

Summer's heart revealed

It was winter and she felt like she had finally figured it out. She knew who she really wanted and it wasn't a hot-tempered hanyou or a lively high-schooler. It was 'him,' the deadly demon that ruled the west. The sight of him pale and perfect called out to her, daring her to test herself against the winter's frost. To stand exposed before it, as a gift of warmth given freely. To feel her cheeks redden as it would take her in its frozen grip. To suppress the urge to shudder as its icy claws pierced her skin. To surrender to the penetrating cold as it slowly claimed her body.

She knew she had finally figured it out. He was so dominating, so deadly, so perfect, she knew he would be able to fulfill all her forbidden fantasies.

'Yes,' Kagome thought as she gave one last look at the setting sun, 'and I'm willing to wait for him for now, and possibly forever.'