Chapter 9
Kagome was still under his touch. Sesshomaru moved his claws down her neck and then they trailed down her shoulders. Once he reached her hips he grabbed them tightly and pulled her against his body. Kagome loved the feel of his hard muscles against her and Sesshomaru reveled in how tiny she was in his grasp.
Kagome laced her arms around his neck and pulled him down. When their lips met a jolt went through her body. It was the spark of her reiki meeting his yokai, but it was also that same feeling of awareness that Kagome had felt when she realized she'd been alone for so long. She was having that same realization about intimacy. When was the last time she had touched someone like this?
Kagome threaded her fingers into his hair and Sesshomaru growled in a pleasant way that vibrated her whole body. When Kagome brushed the shell of his pointed ears he kissed her harder, growling again. Clearly he likes that, Kagome smiled against his lips.
Sesshomaru held onto to her, his hands curving around her ribs. His body hadn't felt like this in years. He knew this wasn't just physical pleasure either, this was something else. Something to do with Kagome, her beauty, her kind smile, her way of knowing him like no one else ever had. Sesshomaru scooped her up and carried her to her bedroom. He closed the door with the bottom of his foot and then set her down beside the bed. They had the apartment to themselves so perhaps closing her door was unnecessary, but Sesshomaru wanted her all alone, isolated in this room with him.
Kagome looked up at him. Her cheeks were flushed pink and her lips swollen. She was a vision.
"You're so beautiful," Sesshomaru said. Kagome squirmed from the compliment. Sesshomaru dipped down and peppered her neck with kisses. He found the edge of her shirt and pulled it up as he ran his hands along her skin.
Kagome couldn't form a single thought. His hands were soft and warm and everything he did set her whole body on fire. She arched into his touch when his hands passed under her bra and over her chest. Kagome pulled her shirt over her head. She watched Sesshomaru's eyes as he looked at her for the first time. There was something in them that told her that this wasn't just two people satisfying a physical urge.
Sesshomaru smirked at the sight of her. Kagome's body was perfection and he couldn't wait to ravish it. Her hands found their way under his shirt. She helped him pull it over his head and threw it on the floor. The feel of her soft hands running over his chest was divine.
"Of course you have abs," Kagome muttered to herself. Sesshomaru grinned. He kissed her as he pushed her back on the bed. Their pants went next.
Sesshomaru made thorough use of his hands and tongue to prime her body and when they joined together Kagome saw stars. This feeling, of being stretched and full, hadn't been one she'd missed until she saw Sesshomaru for the first time.
Sesshomaru thrust into her until Kagome found her release and he followed shortly after. Sesshomaru rolled onto his back, laying beside her, white hair splayed over her pillows. Kagome caught her breath.
"That was..." Kagome panted.
"Very pleasant," Sesshomaru said.
Kagome laughed and propered herself up on her elbow. She looked onto Sesshomaru's yellow eyes. She felt like two people who only want to relieve some physical tension wouldn't kiss or cuddle right now, but two people that wanted to start a relationship would. Kagome wanted to kiss Sesshomaru. A part of her feared his rejection. She could kiss him and see if he pushed her way, but that was a terrifying thought, but also this wasn't just a one time thing to her, but then again what if...
Kagome leaned forward and captured his lips. Sesshomaru instantly growled and pulled her closer. His arms and hands moved along her bare skin as his finger found their way into her hair, massaging her scalp. Kagome turned into pudding in his hands.
He pulled way. "Let's do that again," Sesshomaru's grin was predatory. "Very soon."
Kagome smile. "Mmmhmmm." Was all she could manage to say before she lay her head down on Sesshomaru's chest. He was so warm and the sound of his heartbeat make her sleepy.
"We still need to talk about your job. And we haven't had dinner. Or tea," Kagome said.
Sesshomaru liked the way it felt when she spoke against his chest. He ran his clawed fingers through her hair. "Hn, I suppose you're right.
"I can make something," Kagome said.
"Alright. And I'll tell you about the job while you do that." Sesshomaru got up and pulled Kagome with him. He let her go at the last possible moment before it'd be impossible for them to dress. Kagome slid her clothes back on, keeping her eye on Sesshmaru's muscled body. Damn.
In a few short moments they were back in the kitchen as if nothing had happened and yet everything had changed. Kagome started to make ramen and Sesshomaru sat at the counter.
"I am looking forward to the job. Our grandfather has a lot of artifacts that I recognize," Sesshomaru said.
"Like what?"
"A sword from Lord Ryuu. There were a couple other things I didn't get a close look at that might have belonged to my family."
Kagome's eyebrows went up. "Amazing. I didn't know grandpa had anything more than junk in that shed."
"Museum."
"Don't you start," Kagome laughed. "Although maybe it will finally be one once you're through with it."
Sesshomaru smirked.
Kagome served dinner and they ate in comfortable silence. When she was done, Kagome let out a loud yawn. "I'm exhausted. It's been a long day." Sesshomaru looked at her with a glint in his eyes that made her blush.
"I'll do the dishes," he said.
Kagome was ready for bed, but she hesitated. It felt strange to have Sesshomaru sleep on the couch now. Kagome nibbled at her bottom lip.
Sesshomaru looked up at her. "Out with it."
"I just... You can sleep in my bed tonight. If you want that is," Kagome said. Her face burned now.
Sesshomaru stood and kisses her forehead. "I would like that. I'm going to stay up a while longer but I'll join you in your bed later."
Kagome nodded and smiled. "Good night."
"Good night Kagome."
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