-Title- Warmth Of Your Body

-Disclaimers- I don't own Inu-Yasha so don't sue lil ol me.

A/N: WaaahhH!!! This is the last chapter....0_o I'm so sad, but it had to be done! Please enjoy, I gave this my all. I'll miss writing for this ficcie though... oh well. ^_~

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Kagome had been walking for what seemed like hours. She tried to clear her mind after all that had happened, and was failing miserably at it. I just don't know what's wrong with him! He almost killed Hojou and doesn't feel bad about it at all! Doesn't he know that he makes me worry? she thought.

After witnessing the hanyous display of jealousy and anger, it only lead to Kagome's worrying and confusion. She knew that he only did it to protect her from "the demon". She laughed to herself thinking I guess it was funny when he beat up Barney... But more importantly, he was trying to protect her from his rival in love.

The hanyou always seemed to be jealous over something or the other. I just don't understand him! Why does he have to be so over protective when he only loves Kikyou? After all, all I am to him is a shikon detector, nothing more and nothing else. Her thoughts were filled with hurt.

Sighing, she neared a little park that was close to the mall. Seeing the little swings, she suddenly felt melancolic, memories of her childhood in those swings coming to mind. She remembered that one day, she had told her small friend that she wanted a boyfriend that would always protect her and love her no matter what.

I was so hopeful back then. I really did believe that love was easy and perfect and that for sure I would find someone that would fill those shoes. In a way I did, but with a different twist..... Why must he be so difficult?

Sitting on one of the swings, she sighed once again, and tried to calm down as she thought of how much she cared for Inu-Yasha. No matter how much she tried to fight it, she really did love the hanyou. Knowing that he would never feel the same way for her while Kikyou still walked the earth, she didn't think it could get any worse....

And then it started to rain...

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A certain hanyou was speeding through the streets like there was no tommorow. After finally being able to walk, he had sped away, having to push people out of his way in his hurry to find a certain mortal.

As he quickened his pace, his mind kept repeating Kagome...Kagome... Kagome... He knew that something was wrong, she had never purposely run away from him, except when she would see him with Kikyou. And the fact that she hadn't talked to him when he looked up at her, only made him worry even more.

Why does she always do this? he thought frustrated, All I did was make it known that she belonged to me, and protect her from that purple demon! She should be happy, not sad! Letting his worry fill his veins, he continued searching for her.

Finally finding her smell, he followed it. It held a hint of tears, and he couldn't help but feel responsible. I always manage to make her cry. Even when I try to make her smile, I still fuck it up. What kind of moron am I? He was angry at himself, and thought of what he was going to say to her once he found her.

If possible, he ran even quicker, and saw her sitting on a moving seat. Deciding to simply think things out for once in his life, he jumped on a tree branch above her. She was so absorbed in what she was thinking, she didn't even hear him, and that only made him worry more about the grey eyed girl.

He heard a low sigh, and his eyebrow cocked slightly. He made an effort to listen, but didn't hear anymore. I'm such a coward! I have to talk to her. Make her...understand that everything I do is for her sake. Kuso! If only this weren't so difficult!

Water met his furry ears, breaking his concentration.

He jumped from the tree, landing in front of her softly.

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Startled at the figure now in front of her, she looked up quickly. She knew who it was, and didn't dare to look him in the eyes. He must be so furious after she just ran away and "sat" him. Feeling nervous, she held her gaze to the ground.

His presence was usually something that calmed her down, but in that moment, she just wanted to curl up into a little ball and cry like a child. Holding back her tears, she swallowed the dry lump that had formed in her throat and tried to stay in control of the feelings that were bound to surface at one point.

The silence was piercing her ears, and she decided she would be the first one to speak.

"You don't have to explain yourself to me. I know you have your reasons."

She kept her hands together tightly in her lap, trying to calm down her raging heart in her chest, fearing he would hear it. A lone tear escaped her eye, hidden by the rain that was pouring on her.

Kagome heard a soft growl, and was suddenly pulled into a strong embrace.

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He was so scared, he couldn't even speak. So many things were going on in his head, he couldn't figure out which one to speak out first or which action to take. He knew he had overdone it with this "Hoho" character, but he was only protecting what was his! It wasn't as if he was going to let her get taken away by just anyone! In fact, he wasn't going to let anyone take her!

Opening his mouth to say something, anything, to break the painful silence, he heard her whisper something. "You don't have to explain yourself to me. I know you have your reasons..."

He felt his instincts take over, and growled quietly. He had heard her pounding heart, nervous at him being there, and smelled a tear escape her beautiful eyes. Not being able to control himself when it came to this girl, he picked her up from the swing, and held her to him.

He took in every detail about her. Her hair was wet from the rain, glowing in the moonlight. Her heart was pounding even more with his closeness, and her eyes were closed shut as she held him back tightly, not knowing what to think about his sudden action.

Tracing his hand gently over her back, he whispered into her ear something he wasn't used to saying. Her smell was driving him insane, and her heart beat quickly with his, showing him that she was as scared as he was.

"I'm sorry, Kagome. How....can I make it up to you?"

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She felt protected in his arms. She had always felt protected in his arms, and was sure that she never wanted to lose this feeling. The way he held her this time was different from other times though...

He was holding on to her as if he was a man quenching his thirst and she was his water. It seemed as if Inu-Yasha was just as nervous as she was, and that somehow made her feel better about the situation. He was tracing soft circles on her back, making her flesh tingle slightly.

As he neared his mouth to her ear, his breath tickled her, and her whole body was filled with warmth because of him. Kagome's eyes couldn't help but widen as she heard what he whispered, "I'm sorry, Kagome. How....can I make it up to you?"

Did Inu-Yasha really just apologize? This must be a dream... she thought.

Deciding to simply enjoy the moment, she tried to think up of a good answer to such a question. It wasn't every day this man apologized, much less ask her what she wanted! Many images went through her mind, of them locked in a passionate kiss, and her cheeks reddened at the thought.

Feeling a bit foolish, she pulled away a bit from his warm embrace, and looked into his eyes for the first time since that incident.

His amber eyes held worry, remorse, fear and...love? Kagome frowned slightly, not quite understanding why the hanyou was suddenly acting this way, and she traced her fingers lightly over his face. I know he doesn't love me, so why is he acting this way? He loves Kikyou....doesn't he?

She touched his cheek, his nose, and moved her hands upwards to rub his ears softly. Hearing his low purring, she continued her actions, and smiled slightly at his show of affection. She understood that he really did feel bad for hurting her, and was trying to make it up to her.

Not wanting him to feel forced to return her feelings, she sighed sadly again, and pulled her hands away from his ears. His amber eyes locked with her, confused as to why she had stopped. Looking at him with soft eyes, she managed to choke out the painful words that cut into her heart.

"Go to the one you love. I know you don't want to be here."

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Hearing her whispered words, Inu-Yasha felt a different kind of anger boil up inside of him. It wasn't the anger he usually felt when she was in danger, it wasn't the kind of anger he felt when the kitsune slept next to her.

It was the kind of anger of her inability to believe that he truly did want to be there, and that he truly did care for her.

His heart pouded so loudly, he feared that even she heard it. Looking into her grey eyes, he held her gaze for what seemed like an eternity. She was scared, trembling in his arms, trying to control her pain but failing miserably.

Inu-Yasha felt like dying when he saw her tears. He hated to see her cry! The salty liquid mixed with the rain, washing it away from her face. She looked to sad, so confused and so sure that he didn't love her. She really belives that I don't love her. Wasn't me beating up Hoho and screaming that she's MINE enough to convince her?

Frowning slightly at her naiveness, he leaned down, nearing his lips to her face. He softly licked away a stray tear that fell from her eyes, and savoured the taste that was so utterly....Kagome. He heard her soft gasp before he moved his lips towards her. His lips finally came down upon hers, and he showed her without words, how important she was to him... how he wasn't planning on ever letting her go.

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Fuck. She was crying. No matter how much she tried to hold it in, she just couldn't. Knowing that he didn't love her made her heart break, and even though he held her tightly in his arms, she felt million of miles away from him.

He only acts protective because of the Shikon shards..... He gets caught up in the moment, and says things he doesn't mean. I'm such a fool.... I know he doesn't see me that way and yet I hold on to him tightly.

Seeing him near her, her heart nearly stopped when he licked a tear that had fallen from her eyes. No one had ever done something so.... sensual to her. Her body tingled once again, and she couldn't help but gasp at his tender action. His lips were so close.....so....

And then his lips touched her lightly.

She melted into him immediately. For that moment, she truly did believe that he did love her and only her. He held on to her even more tightly, pressing his body up against hers in a strong embrace.

His claws touched her hip, and he snaked his other arm around her waist, molding her against him as much as he could. She whimpered softly at his determination, and he took advantage of it, deepening the kiss.

She opened her mouth slightly, granting him access to her warm mouth, loving the sensations he was evoking from her. Their tongues entwined, their hearts beat together, and their souls found each other in that moment. Inu-Yasha groaned loudly at the intimacy of their first kiss, never wanting to leave her wondeful taste.

Pulling away from the heated kiss to breathe, she looked at him, trying to see what he was thinking, what he really wanted. His amber eyes were glazed over by lust and love, and a little fire in her heart grew as she hoped he really did love her as much as he had showed her in that kiss.

"Inu-Yasha...."

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Smiling slightly, he showed a bit of fang, making him look utterly irresistible to her. Knowing that now was the perfect time to tell her how he felt in words, he lightly touched his nose to hers, looking into her eyes.

His breathing was ragged after the kiss, his whole body hot from her love and piercing gaze. Kissing her lightly on the lips once more, he whispered what came from his heart for her....

"Kagome, I love you. I love only you. Please don't leave me...." he begged.

Inu-Yasha's body tensed as he waited for her response. He was one hundred percent sure of what he felt for her, but he was still scared of rejection.... of her leaving him. She was everything to him, and without her, he would go insane. This was his soulmate, his love, and he was not going to lose her without a fight....

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"I love you, Inu-Yasha..... I will always love you. I don't ever want to leave your side... please, just be with me always..." she whispered.

She held onto him tightly once again, the happiness of knowing that the person you love, loves you back, she prayed that this feeling would never go away. She wanted him, loved him, and accepted him for who he was.

To her, he was absolutely beautiful, and she knew that he was her soul mate....

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He simply held onto her, knowing that this was.... right. She was perfect, and she loved him for who he was. She was life and love to him, and he would make sure to do the impossible for them to be together.

Taking her lips in his once again, he couldn't get enough of the petite girl. He clawed her softly on her hip, marking her as HIS. Smelling in her scent, he moaned softly at the power she had over him....

This was his Kagome, his soul mate, after all. What else could be better than this?

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They held each other lovingly, with a feeling in their hearts that their love would never die, determined to make it last forever. They were fated to be together, and the feeling of having a soul mate in your arms was something that both would experience till the end of time.

The rain kept pouring upon their bodies, but their love kept both of them warm...

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A/N: I finally finished it! ^_^ Yay!! I'm quite happy with the end result of this, and I think it's one of my best works. I thank everyone who has read up to now, and beg of you to review with your thoughts. If I get enough, I'll write more IY+K fanfics. I feel quite proud about the ending, so this is a good day for me. ^_^ Till next time, Ja ne!