This Chapter is a lemon, you may pass it if you feel uncomfortable. That's why it's a separate chapter. If you are under age... Does your mother know you're here!! I'm telling her! Skip ahead if you are NOT supposed to be reading this. You know who you are.

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Well here's the lemon for y'all that wanted it. There was a concern from Sailor-scribe of them moving too fast and normally I would agree. However they really can't help themselves. They're drawn to each other. Yay fate! Anyhow don't expect too much as far as lemons go. I'm rather... inexperienced when it comes to this sort of thing so try not to be too harsh.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. I never have.

Inuyasha: Yea well no one owns me. growls Stupid girl.

Waves hands in a placating gesture. Just don't tackle me again. I think you broke my tailbone last time. Ow.

Kagome was unaware of anything but the two warm, soft lips pressed against hers and the large hands running up and down her sides in slow and gentle motions. All thoughts or fears of Kouga dissipated leaving nothing but the gentle warmth that was beginning to seep into her being. Inuyasha's hands were roaming her hips and sides making a slight shiver run the length of her spine like a hyperactive sprinter. She'd never felt anything like it but she was not afraid. Nothing he could do to her would make her afraid of him.

Inuyasha on the other hand was still nervous she would reject him. For some reason he kept imagining her suddenly pulling away and running from the room. He wasn't sure he'd be able to keep himself from chasing her down and taking her with force at this point. His demon instincts, so carefully kept in check most of the time, were harassing him to the point where he was very sure he would lose control if something didn't happen soon. She had more than relaxed under his touch at this juncture. She was now responding to him. Not just her lips or hands, her entire body was pressed against his. He could almost feel her body calling out to his in a silent demand for contact.

"Kagome..." he whispered huskily after pulling his mouth from its intense game. She stared into his eyes and smiled up at him. "Are you sure?" She laughed slightly.

"Lancelot, I'm always sure about my decisions." He raised an eyebrow at this then dove in and recaptured her lips before moving down to her throat. He brushed his lips along her pulse point then to the curve where her shoulder and neck met. He licked the spot slightly making her shiver again. She knew what that spot meant. He was going to mark her there and the idea scared her a little but thrilled her more. She had always held a fascination with youkai mating practices, despite their seemingly imaginary existence, and now she realized why. She was meant for this. They were meant for this. It was fated that they meet and become as such. Mates. Soul mates really.

Kagome realized her tank top was all that stood between Inuyasha's hands and her skin and that was beginning to be too much. Feeling his fingertips at the edge of her shirt she put her hands over his, making him grab the fabric in the process. She slowly guided his hands up in order to slide the tank top over her head. She heard him intake a breath sharply when the bothersome piece of clothing was gone. Blushing wildly Kagome pulled Inuyasha to her chest, preferring he feel her against him then leave herself open for viewing.

"I didn't mean to embarrass you," he purred in her ear. "You're beautiful." He felt her laugh against him, her flesh warm against his and her breath on his cheek. His hands crept their way up her sides until they brushed her exposed chest. She shuddered lightly. The sensation was foreign to her but she liked it. She wanted his hands all over her regardless of the ridiculous nature of this desire. She was surprised to feel his hot breath on the skin just above her breasts as Inuyasha considered his next move.

He was enjoying the lingering taste of Kagome's skin on his tongue and contemplating how next to advance. Trailing kisses down the valley between her breasts to her navel and back up sent her arching into him, a motion that set his blood on fire. Having her press against him so erotically in obvious pleasure was nearly more than he could take. The tight reign on his instincts was slowly beginning to slacken. He had to be inside of her and mark her soon or things were going to get violently out of hand. He felt her hands slide down his bare back, then back around his chest and down to the waistband of his pants.

She wanted them off and she wanted them off now. A deep buried need was beginning to surface in Kagome. An overwhelming want filled her and it was all she could do to keep herself from ripping Inuyasha's pants from his body. He noticed her impatient growl, laughing lightly, and helped her to remove them. Kagome found herself nearly tearing her shorts in her efforts to remove them as well. She could now feel Inuyasha's arousal against her inner thigh making her own blood burn. The two were sweating, making the practice mat on which they lay incredibly slippery.

"This is your... last chance to... back out. After this... there's no... turning back," Inuyasha panted. Kagome smiled up at him before kissing him lovingly. He knew then that she had no qualms about this. His fears were unjustified and it made him insanely happy to discover this. As he removed the last bit of clothing separating them he felt his demon blood begin to flow through him. He was so close and the anticipation was grating on his control like nothing else. He looked into the eyes of the woman he had met barely more than a week before and loved all his life gleaning the last reassurance he needed before he slid into her.

Kagome tucked her face into the crook of his shoulder as they waited for her to adjust to him. She was slightly afraid she never would just before realized she was no longer uncomfortable with his presence. Inuyasha began a gentle pace, the control on his instincts slammed back into place. He refused to let himself hurt her. The moonlight shone in through the window of the dojo, making her beautiful face easy to see in the darkness. He watched her eyes for any sign of pain or discomfort as he increased his pace slightly. All he saw was love and desire.

She began to moan more loudly sending another rush of adrenaline through the hanyou. He loved that he was pleasing her. Indeed that was his goal in life it seemed. Nothing else mattered more than keeping Kagome safe and happy. As their pace increased and Kagome began to meet him thrust for thrust Inuyasha felt them both begin to reach the point of no return. He had to time this just right or it wouldn't work properly. As tempting as having to do it again was, he wasn't sure either of them was going to be capable of it tonight. He waited until he heard Kagome's breath hitch and felt her muscles clench around him then sunk his fangs into the spot he'd licked earlier. The slight pain mixed with the orgasm and the surge of power was so intense Kagome screamed. Inuyasha instantly felt guilty, unable to do anything but lick the mark gently as he thrust a few more times before throwing his head back as his own release hit him.

The same surge of power flowed through him as the mating was completed. They were one now. The natural connection between them only intensified with the process making them aware of each other's feelings in a less than vague way. Inuyasha slowed his breathing and kissed Kagome a few more times. She responded weakly, her strength sapped. Understanding he stopped and smiled down at her instead.

The hanyou tucked his new mate's head under his chin as he pulled from her and rolled to the side. Wrapping his arms about her tightly he rocked her gently and kissed her hair. She was exhausted. He could feel it hit him through the stronger connection they now shared. Very gently he raised them to a sitting position, collecting their clothes and helping Kagome to dress. He pulled on his pants before lifting Kagome into his arms, cradling her against his chest.

"Well Prince Charming, isn't this sweet," she mumbled. Inuyasha smiled, laughing slightly. He tiptoed through the house to his room, shutting the door quietly behind them with his foot.

"Ever the sarcastic one."

"And don't you forget it."

The two crawled into Inuyasha's bed, pulling the covers over them. Inuyasha pulled Kagome against him where she laid her head on his chest. Her right hand flopped tiredly on his chest, tracing circles subconsciously with her fingertip. He smiled and kissed her hair again before laying his head back on the pillow and falling into a content sleep, one arm wrapped protectively around her waist and the other resting on her back.

Although exhausted, it took Kagome a bit more time to fall asleep. She was happy for the first time in years and she wasn't sure how to react to it. Obviously happiness was the first thing that came to mind...duh. But fear of losing it all continued to plague her. She looked up into the face of her sleeping mate. Mate. How interesting that a small mark on her neck could mean so much. The bite no longer hurt, another curious thing.

"Curiouser and curiouser," Kagome whispered as she drifted off to sleep.

Yea, so that was it. I feel like I should apologize profusely. I'm afraid it was probably a terrible disappointment. Anyway, review please. Maybe suggestions for a next time are in order. It wouldn't be any time soon mind you, but there will be a next time. Thanks for your reviews y'all. I really do appreciate all of you that read my story. Oh yea, during one of my many writer's block moments on this story I wrote an Inuyasha one-shot deal. Go ahead and look it up if you like. It's not a lemon, just kinda sappy.