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Overall Rating: M
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This story contains material that may be disturbing or outright triggering to some. Reader discretion advised.
Author's Note: I am so sorry for the delay in posting this chapter. I had a big, long paragraph here, but long story short: I had a crisis of writing faith that was directly linked to this chapter, so getting it posted took me having to work through a lot of things.
On a happier note, I also considered posting two chapters today, but then I realized that if I'm going to do a double update, posting 11 and 12 together made more sense since 11 segues right into 12. So if all goes well, I'll be putting two chapters up next week.
And I would like to apologize to my readers here on fanfiction dot net. This chapter is mostly lemon, so it's shorter than I would've liked it to be. Sorry guys and gals! Blame the fanfiction dot net police.
Two Plus Two
By Misarae
Chapter Ten
Canoodling and the King
"Is it too early to say, 'I told you so'?"
Inu Yasha snorted, watching avidly as Kagome put everything in its place for the night. Now that they were alone, he could allow himself to appreciate the way the skirt of Kagome's sundress brushed and twined around her long, shapely legs as she moved. "You've been saying it with your eyes all night," he pointed out.
"True," Kagome airily replied. "Mama is, well, my Mama, and Sachiko is my daughter. Why would they think any differently of you?"
"Because you're Kagome, and I know you're certifiable. I needed proof before I could extend that description to Kasumi-san and Sachiko."
Kagome stuck her tongue out at him before resuming rummaging around in a drawer.
Inu Yasha's eyes narrowed. "You're drawing this out, aren't you?"
"Well, when I realized how much you were appreciating the view, I thought I would give you a good show."
Kagome squeaked as Inu Yasha gave a fairly impressive imitation of his normal growl and leapt off the bed, caging her in his arms. She giggled and shivered as goosebumps broke out over her skin when his lips touched the skin where neck met shoulder, revealed by the scoop neckline of her dress. She lolled her head back, exposing even more of her throat to him, leaning back against him to feel the exact effect her "innocent" little show had on him.
It thrilled her to experience firsthand what a little trust and confidence could do. Inu Yasha had been so hesitant those first few months that she'd been with him during a new moon, but as time went on, he'd grown bolder. A change that Kagome was more than happy to embrace, even as it saddened her that he'd needed so much encouragement.
Kagome tilted her head even further back, tracing the shell of Inu Yasha's human ear before sucking the lobe between her lips. Inu Yasha shuddered, his hips thrusting forward subconsciously as one hand reached up to cup one of her breasts through her dress.
Kagome flinched, and Inu Yasha froze.
Kagome caught his arms before he could pull away.
"I didn't know they were so sore tonight," Kagome said. "It's not you, it's them."
Inu Yasha nodded, clinging to her desperately, fighting back the whimper that wanted to claw its way out of his human throat. "I'll try to remember," he said hoarsely. To distract himself from the guilt and worry that rose up so easily on these nights, he shifted his attention to the nape of her neck. Kagome groaned as he suckled the skin there, turning it rosy. He didn't dare do such things while in hanyou form. It would be all too easy to take it to the next level. To sink his claws into her and mark her for all time. But while he was in human form, there was no danger. His claws were gone, as were his fangs, and she had no youki to change that. He loosened his grip on her waist, splaying his hands against the narrowing expanse of her upper abdomen.
Kagome could feel the heavy coil of desire in the pit of her stomach unwinding at Inu Yasha's touch. It had first formed the moment she felt his gaze on her, his eyes the color of coal burning just as hotly as they did when they were golden. It had dampened somewhat with the unexpected flash of pain, but now it was rising again as he mimicked priming the back of her neck. She knew exactly what was happening. They had discussed that particular part of the mating at length, including a highly embarrassing interview with Myouga. When they actually did complete the mating, Kagome would be filled with enough of Inu Yasha's youki to allow her to grow fangs and claws for roughly fifteen minutes, or so Myouga claimed. Plenty of time to mark him in return.
If it wasn't for these nights, when he so obviously relished being able to practice without his youkai blood taking over, Kagome's doubts would eventually overwhelm her. She was ready and more than eager to take Inu Yasha not only as her husband, but as her mate. Yet something was holding him back. Something he couldn't articulate for some reason. So she put her faith in his obvious desire. His unceasing devotion to both her and Sachiko. The way he touched and held her, as if he couldn't bear to be parted from her.
Not to mention, the way he seemed so awed by the fact she was carrying his pup. Even now, his hands were slipping lower of their own accord, anxious to feel the life they had created. She could feel him trembling under the onslaught of his intensified emotions.
"Thank you, Kagome," he whispered roughly.
"I love you, Inu Yasha."
Inu Yasha buried his face against her throat, and Kagome could feel the genuine smile that touched his lips. "I love you, too," he replied, giving one last suckle to her throat before sliding down to slip his hands underneath the skirt of her dress.
Kagome gasped as he drew it up around her hips, then further until he was lifting it up over her head, divesting her of the dress with ease.
"Should I leave this on?" Inu Yasha asked, slipping a finger between her back and the hooks of her bra.
Kagome shook her head slightly. "Nuh-uh. Just be gentle, okay?"
"Anything you need," he replied, unfastening her bra and slipping it down her arms. His touch on her newly bared breasts was feather-light this time, his fingers dancing over her skin with a delicacy that soon had her writhing against him as her knees grew weak.
Before she lost control entirely, Kagome turned in his arms. "You're way overdressed," she teased, placing the flat of her hand against his still t-shirt covered chest.
"Am I?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah."
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Kagome was only dimly aware of being coaxed onto her side again. Of Inu Yasha spooning up against her with her back against his stomach. She shivered as he very delicately brushed his thumb over one of her nipples, and his other hand splayed possessively over her stomach.
"I love you so much, Kagome," he said, his voice little more than a throaty whisper.
Kagome smiled, even though she knew he couldn't see it, but she hoped he would hear it in her voice. "I love you, too, Inu Yasha."
Usually the morning after one of Inu Yasha's human nights was spent in bed, or some facsimile thereof. However, this time, there was a schedule to keep, so Inu Yasha and Kagome celebrated the return of his youkai blood as they showered. Their joining was brief, but intense, ensuring they would both be well satisfied and their minds clear for the coming day.
Today was mostly a thanks to Mama Higurashi for coming with them and watching Naoki and Sachiko. Kagura arrived just as they were finishing breakfast to lead them to their first destination. When they piled into the rental car, this time Kagome, Inu Yasha, Naoki, and Sachiko all piled into the back, leading to much laughter, joy, and squabbling during the half hour it took to pull into the parking lot of a hotel. They all shared confused looks that lingered even after they were out of the car and following Kagura to the main entrance.
Their destination became clear when, rather than entering the hotel, Kagura motioned for them to hop into a brightly, yet professionally, decorated tour bus.
Kagome couldn't remember the last time she'd seen Mama so excited.
Once Mama Higurashi was safely on the bus, Inu Yasha turned to Kagura. "Oi, what exactly is this?"
"She didn't tell you? Well, she's probably a little embarrassed. This is a movie excursion tour. We're going around to several places used in the filming of movies, both past and present."
"Okay, now I get it," Kagome said, shooting Kagura a knowing look.
"What?" Inu Yasha asked, keeping an eye on Naoki and Sachiko, who had already boarded, through the windows of the bus.
"Mama's had a crush on an American singer named Elvis Presley since she was a teenager," Kagome said. "One of his movies was filmed here."
"Like Japanese idols and their movies?"
"Yup."
"Okay, I get it now. Though trying to imagine Kasumi-san as a teenager..." Inu Yasha trailed off with a glint in his eyes to let Kagome know he was teasing.
Kagome threaded her arm through his, then lightly whapped his bicep with her opposite hand. In response, he swooped down for a quick kiss, which Kagome eagerly returned.
"All right, you two lovebirds. The bus will leave without you if we don't get going," Kagura said.
Once they were aboard, Inu Yasha and Kagome found themselves knee deep in pups, Naoki situating himself between them, while Sachiko climbed into Inu Yasha's lap.
Inu Yasha had thought he would be bored. He wasn't really a big movie buff to begin with, though his appreciation was growing, originally thanks to Naoki, and now Kagome and Sachiko. But the tour guide had a great sense of humor and obvious enthusiasm for his job, despite making Inu Yasha cringe with his attempts to sing. Inu Yasha had to admit, Hawaii held many natural treasures. Admiring the changing landscapes kept him surprisingly occupied, and he found himself being drawn not only into their surroundings, but found it fascinating how things changed through the lens of a movie camera as they played snippets of the movie filmed at each location for comparison on an overhead screen.
Inu Yasha kept one arm around Sachiko's waist, acting as her seatbelt, while the other reached behind Naoki, his fingers laced with Kagome's as their palms pressed against Naoki's back affectionately.
When they stopped for lunch, they let Mama Higurashi, Naoki, and Sachiko go on ahead. Inu Yasha could tell Kagome wanted to talk to him, and he had a feeling they'd had the same idea.
Kagome squeezed his hand reassuringly. "I've been thinking..."
"We should let the pups in with us tonight," Inu Yasha said.
Kagome beamed. "You read my mind."
Inu Yasha gave her one of his increasingly more common genuine smiles. "It'll give Kasumi-san a break, and the pups will know we haven't kicked them out forever."
"Besides," Kagome said, "the wedding is the day after tomorrow. While I love you, and I always want you..."
Inu Yasha's smile became a smirk. "If we hold off for a couple of days, our wedding night will definitely be something to remember."
Kagome chuckled, the deep-throated sound of a woman well-satisfied and confident in her sexuality. Inu Yasha couldn't help himself, catching her around the waist and drawing her close to give her a firm yet heated kiss.
"Dad, quit eating Mom's face," Naoki said, plunking his tray down on the table near them. "There's plenty of food over there."
Inu Yasha mock growled. "Why you little..!"
Naoki's sounds of protest were ignored by the other diners as Inu Yasha gently ground his knuckles against the sides of his son's head in a Japanese "noogie".