-SessInu

Two pairs of golden eyes watched the one year old girl squirm on the king sized mattress. The mini demoness trying her hardest to get her foot into her mouth. Inuyasha chuckled before reaching out to grab his daughter.

"Your getting big, Kayo."

She smiled, her tiny fangs coming into view. She gurgled, reaching out a hand to fist one of his side locks. Inuyasha let her, turning his attention back to the demon who sat beside him on his left. Sesshomaru was working away on his laptop as was his usual. He was officially returning to his work at the company. He'd taken a long leave to help Inuyasha out with Kayo for her first year. Sesshomaru had taken to being a father like a fish to water. It was impossible to miss the adoration he held for Kayo. Inuyasha could already see he would be stuck in the role of "bad parent" as his mate tended to indulge their child's every whim much to the hanyou's dismay.

Kayo had their family wrapped around her little finger. Her big gold eyes and miniature ears the exact replica of her maternal parent. She even had his jagged purple demon markings wrapping around under her eyes. People often claimed she and Inuyasha were twins. She had Sesshomaru's paler complexion however. As well as the demon's silver locks, stopping just under her little shoulder.

Inuyasha turned back to Kayo at the small whimper that left her, her tiny hand rubbing across one of her eyes. "Poor thing tired herself out." He muttered, pressing a kiss to her forehead. A pair of clawed hands reached out and gently took Kayo from his arms. He sputtered at the sudden intrusion but relented, allowing Sesshomaru to take her. He laid down on his side watching the heartwarming scene of the demon cradling his daughter to his chest; hand lightly patting her back as she slipped further into her slumber. He still remembered how it felt to carry her in his body. Not all of the memories pleasant as he could remember many times she would kick or ball up and it would be very uncomfortable. He'd do it all over again in a heartbeat though. There was no better feeling than her little body pressed under his side or Sesshomaru holding them both. His little family.

He watched through half lidded eyes as Sesshomaru laid Kayo down beside him. Sesshomaru put away his laptop before turning around to join them, closing in behind Kayo. He opened his eyes at the hand that came and rested on his hip. Sesshomaru stared back at him over their child's head, their eyes saying everything they didn't need to voice.

He closed his eyes and darkness covered him but he was ever aware of his family beside him.

Inuyasha looked around, deciding a few more petals could be spread around the bed. He backed away, surveying his handiwork. He deemed the room ready for the activities he had in mind for his mate when he walked through their bedroom door.

He heard the front door being opened and quickly scrambled for the drawer, taking out the clear bottle of warming oil and placing it on the nightstand. He turned at the footsteps that walked down the hall, smiling softly at seeing Sesshomaru's face. Amusement ran through him at seeing Sesshomaru slow down his approach, his golden eyes roving around the dim room, candles spread and casting soft, intimate shadows.

"Inuyasha." The demon drawled out his name, looking at his feet which rested over the multiple red rose petals upon the carpet. "What is this?"

"This," he gestured around the room. "Is all for you. We haven't had a night alone in a while. I thought we could use the time to ourselves." He walked closer, bringing his arms around his mate's slim waist. "Though I mostly want tonight to be about you."

"Mh," the demon grunted, leaning down to press a kiss against Inuyasha plump lips. Inuyasha moved slowly, his tongue peeking out to swipe at his mates lips. Sesshomaru let him in, their tongues and breath mingling. Inuyasha smiled at the hands that slid down leisurely towards his waist. He broke away with a lick of his lips.

"What brought this all on? Not that I am opposed to spending a night alone with you."

"I just felt like spoiling you tonight, " He told him with a bite to his lip, looking up at his mate through his dark eyelashes. "You work so hard for Kayo and me and I would like to as your mate," he started, backing away from the demon's heat as he slowly untied the black sash to his silk robe. "Show you my appreciation."

His own eyes flashed in want at the heated look that entered the demon's eyes. Sesshomaru tugged at his tie, following the hanyou's retreat with even steps of his own.

"Where is Kayo?"

Inuyasha sat on the bed, the shoulder of his robe hanging down and revealing his golden hued skin. His long, light locks pooling down around him, a perfect contrast. Looking every bit like a tempting sight if the demon's roaming eyes were any indication.

"She's with your mother. Chie was only to happy to take her granddaughter for the weekend."

"Hn." Sesshomaru eyed the oil on the nightstand before turning back to the hanyou. "You won't be able to move in the morning."

His legs moved closer together. Those words he knew to be true as well with the warm fingers that gripped his chin, forcing him to meet his lover's eyes. "I know." He stood up, and turned them around, lightly pushing Sesshomaru back onto the bed before immediately crawling over him. "But not until I have my fill of you first."

He leaned down as he pushed his hair back. He stopped just shy of meeting the waiting lips below. "How would you feel about having another kid?"

He leaned back to study the face under him. Sesshomaru brought a hand up to cradle his cheek and turned with it, the heat making his skin tingle pleasantly.

"I enjoy the sight of you full with my seed but the idea of you being pregnant again right away is not a pressing concern for me at the moment."

Inuyasha's breath hitched, his heart starting to beat a little faster. He sat back further. "What are saying? You, um, don't want another baby."

Sesshomaru sat up as well. Inuyasha felt the eyes of his mate studying him but he couldn't bring himself to meet his gaze.

"I am not opposed to you being with child again, Inuyasha. I do not wish for you to place more strain upon your body than it can handle. Kayo is only a year old. If waiting on having another child is the only way to ensure your health and the well being of any children we may have, then it is what must be done."

Slightly mollified by the words, he lifted his eyes to stare into a mirror of amber. "So you'd just be worried about me. Not because you don't want to have anymore kids."

The smallest of smiles graced the daiyoukai's lips. "Yes, Inuyasha."

Inuyasha looked away with a lick to his suddenly dry lips. "What if I told you we didn't have much of a choice?"

Silence. He felt how still his mate had become underneath him. He turned to try and gauge his reaction but stopped at the nose that pressed against his collarbone. He held still as Sesshomaru scented him, searching for the faint scent he himself had discovered early last week.

Sesshomaru pulled away and Inuyasha looked to him. Sesshomaru's eyes searched his face and he grew uneasy with the stretched silence. "Your not happy with this."

Sesshomaru's head jerked back slightly as if pulled from a reverie. His eyes narrowed for the barest of seconds. "You being with child is not a matter for me to be displeased. I am merely concerned about the interval at which you have become of this state."

Inuyasha closed his eyes. "Well, were gonna have another kid. There's no changing it. I don't want to be at odds with you about this. I need yo-"

He opened his eyes at the lips that crashed against his own. Sesshomaru stared back at him. He felt his building anxiety die down at the look he saw swimming in a sea of gold. The demon broke the kiss with a lick of his lips. "You have the full support of your mate. Nothing will befall you. I will make sure of it."

"I'm not worried about something happening to me. I need you to be okay with this. That you want this as much as I do."

He cleared his throat, not liking how he sounded.

"Your welfare will always be top priority to me Inuyasha. You do not worry for yourself as much you should. You place others above yourself and it seems you have no intentions of rectifying that. It is my responsibility as your mate to ensure your health is at its highest capacity."

Inuyasha looked down at the hand that came and rested on his flat stomach. He sucked in a breath at the thumb that lightly traced the tanned skin there. "This child will be received by me just as well as Kayo. It pleases me greatly you wish to carry our child." The demon looked up at his mate's face, his voice sounding decidedly more defeated. "You can not ask of me to dismiss the state of your health."

Inuyasha placed his hands on either side of Sesshomaru's face. "I know if I did that I'd be asking for too much. Your gonna worry about me either way. This isn't what I expected to happen either, but this child is apart of you. This is our child, Sess. I really don't have any other choice."

He searched for understanding in his mate's eyes, his own pleading for that very same understanding.

"I accept this is what you feel you must do Inuyasha. Expecting any other reaction from you would be foolish. Nor would it be desirable."

Inuyasha smiled. He leaned forward and wrapped his arms around Sesshomaru's neck, peace settling within him at the arms that came around him. When he didn't think he could love the demon any more, of course he was to be proven wrong. He turned his head and licked up the side of the pale column of flesh. He grinned at the low growl that came from the other's chest.

"All the baby talk can wait for another time. You know what I hear?" He sat back up to see Sesshomaru's raised brow.

"Nothing but sweet silence," he finished. "Kayo's gone, remember? What can we possibly do in the meantime?" He asked with a flirtatious bite to his lip, arms still looped around his demon. "A whole weekend of no baby."

"I have some ideas. If you are inclined to hear them." Sesshomaru pulled him closer.

"How about you show me." He whispered before leaning forward, their lips pressing and moving in a motion that clearly displayed their want. He pulled back and pushed Sesshomaru onto his back again. He turned and grabbed the oil he suddenly remembered he left on the nightstand. He grinned and followed after the silver haired demon.

...

Inuyasha winced at the pain that resonated throughout his back, a whimper leaving him before he could contain it. His eyes flickered over to the stirring body beside him, the silver haired demon responding to his mate's distress. He exhaled a silent breath once it appeared Sesshomaru wouldn't wake up. He looked down, chuckling at seeing how covered they still were in the clear substance.

He dragged his body over, placing Sesshomaru's arm around his waist before settling back into the slightly damp, warm sheets. He studied the face before him and couldn't help but lightly place his fingers over the pink lips, reassured by the small huffs of air he felt there.

His body was making its pain known. His hips especially from where Sesshomaru had gripped him so tightly, feeling the small indents from the claws that drew blood. Despite the after effects of their rougher love making, it was a welcome feeling. It wasn't anything he hadn't asked for anyway.

He watched Sesshomaru and thought of how he knew the demon would be for the next coming months. It would most likely be even worse this time around since this baby and Kayo were so close.

He'd gladly endure it to appease his mate's concerns and to make sure their baby arrived into the world healthy. While he acknowledged the potential risks, he wasn't worried about carrying this child. He wanted to do this and he would. He hated to worry Sesshomaru but their was no helping that.

This was their baby growing inside of him. Soon they'd have another little person walking around. He smiled as he imagined Sesshomaru holding a little white haired demon in his arms. With the same magneta markings lining his cheeks. He wanted to give Sesshomaru that. They deserved that.

Fingers traced his cheek and his eyes snapped up, seeing gold eyes staring back at him through half lidded, crimson eyelids.

Sesshomaru eyes held in them what he felt. Pride. Adoration. Fear. He understood the fear well. The fear of possibly having to live in a world where the other ceased to exist. He would continue to love his children more than life itself but Sesshomaru was his heart. Just like he knew his mate felt the same way.

Sesshomaru pulled him closer as he fell back asleep. He listened to the demon's heart and felt the chest before him rise and fall. He filled his senses with the silver haired demon as sleep claimed him once more.