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To Love A Sakura: Loving A Sakura

"I don't know how much longer I can take it Kikyo!" Kagome groaned, as her skin grew stickier with sweat.

"Have you done Kaede's exercises?" Kikyo asked worriedly as she helped escort Kagome towards the back of the gardens for some privacy.

"Yes... but they're not working anymore! It's only getting stronger and having Sesshomaru around isn't helping." Kagome moaned as she tried to ignore the pleasurable sensation of her legs rubbing together as they walked.

"I'll agree with you there." Kikyo sighed as she helped Kagome to sit on the grass by her rooting nest. "Why don't you try relieving some of that tension? I'll speak with Keade in the morning to see if she has a potion to help you cool down."

"All…alright." Kagome blushed as Kikyo smiled down at her knowingly.

"Sesshomaru's out of the castle at the moment. Just do what you need to do to ease the pain. I'm sure you'll feel better afterwards." Kikyo said as she patted her shoulder comfortingly.

After earning another bashful nod from her friend she turned and left her in the privacy of the back gardens. Here, in the sanctuary of the shadows was the perfect place for Kagome to scratch her itch. No one but Jinengi ever walked back there and he'd long retired for the night. Being too far-gone in her heated rage she didn't feel embarrassed or bothered that she was touching herself out in the open. Her body was literally on fire with need. She had a fever, was shaking like a leaf and struggling to take in breath. If she didn't get control of her urges soon she was going to loose herself to her inner dryad spirit and screw the first demon she saw.

Not wanting that to happen she quickly untied the sash on her kimono and got down to business. Having tried to ignore the desire to rut with Sesshomaru the past couple of days she literally saw stars as she pet herself. Her womanhood was swollen, a vibrant pink color and tender to the touch. Just being in heat had her wet and ready to mate. Knowing she'd draw unwanted attention from the guards with her mewling sounds and heated scent, she chewed on her lower lip to stifle the noise and quickened her pace. Being restricted to one hand however made it impossible to fondle her breasts at the same time. She whimpered at the loss of her arm.

She unfortunately knew what she was missing. Having touched her breasts before the hard winter freeze it made the loss more unbearable. Being in heat always made her breasts tender but the cold evening air against her bare skin caused her nipples to pebble harder than ever before. She would have caressed them but she needed her only hand to constantly touch between her legs to sooth her ache. It was frustrating being on the edge of release but being unable to tip it over. Eventually the pain racing through her body became too much and she started to cry. Nothing she did could relieve the burn. It felt as if the pressure inside her was only getting stronger.

Everything felt like it was on fire and the spread was quickly getting out of control. She needed a man's help to quench it. She needed Sesshomaru. As she began to lose more of herself to her inner demon, her hooded brown eyes turned a dark purple color and little pink vines began to tattoo across her skin. The single cherry bud she'd managed to grow was tucked behind her ear. It released a pheromone into the air that filled the entire back garden with its alluring scent. The green kimono she'd been wearing slipped down to rest at her elbows leaving her chest and lower body completely bare to the world. As the cool breeze blew her scent and heated moans over stone wall, she let her frustrated tears streaked down her cheeks.

Anyone who caught sight of her might have thought she was a siren, a vixen or dark temptress of then night. She was the goddess Aphrodite, an angel of darkness seeking to fulfill the darkest of desires and fantasies with her body. By the time the moon had reached its zenith in the sky she'd completely succumbed to her heat. Soon her moaning and mewling of lust became a seductive melody. Its erotic cadence along with her enticing scent would lure her prey to her with ease. Now all she had to do was wait like a black widow and see who would answer her call to mate. As she waited for her knight and shining armor to save her from the pain she laid back on the grass with her legs spread further apart.

In this position she could reach deep inside herself and stroke and rub over her most sensitive places. However, just like before, no matter how hard she tried to reach her release, it was denied. The pain was so intense she trembled and quaked. She felt like she would die from the pain. Too lost in her suffering she didn't realize her mating call had summoned her beloved inu demon Lord. It was only when Sesshomaru's hands were cupping her aching breasts and his lips had captured her own in a desperate hungry kiss that she'd stirred from her lustful fog. Instantly her pain began to recede at the feeling of his touch.

The ease of tension had her sighing in relief against his lips and arching her chest firmer against his palms. Her movements were needy and rough; desperate for his attention. She might have been embarrassed at her behavior had her mind been any less foggy. Thankfully he didn't seem to mind her eagerness to mate and was more than willing to help. Luckily it was her love who'd found her first. She knew with the state she was in that she might not have been strong enough to deny another man's touch. That thought revolted her. She thanked every kami she could think of for sending him her way. Apparently he'd heard her call to mate while he'd been patrolling around the outer wall nearby.

She felt curel using his body like this but she wasn't going to deny him his prize. If anyone had the right to have sex with her it was him. He already had her heart, why not give him her body and soul as well? Had her eyes not been clouded over with lust she might have blushed at seeing the heated expression flash across his normally stoic face. When he'd first came upon her, his eyes had nearly bugged out of his skull. He'd always thought she was beautiful. Even when she'd been sick and crippled from the poison she still held the curves of a graceful female. He never would have thought however that she could looks so delicious with her body presented under the moon's light.

His mouth watered at the sight of her wet fingers gliding effortlessly in and out of her wet pussy. Her sent and erotic mewls as she touched herself had his irises instantly bleeding red. Everything about her tempting beauty invited him in. Like a sucubas she lured him into her lair. Her body promised him endless pleasure as long as he sacrificed his soul in return. Letting his emotions and lust get the better of him, he willingly accepted her plea. He was a strong male but he always grew weak in the knees when it came to his Sakura. Whatever she wanted, whatever she needed he was her servant to do with as she pleased. She already had his heart, if she wanted his body, soul and his seed he was more than happy to comply.

They were both equally grateful that he'd been the first male to arrive in the back gardens. No one but he should be given the privilege of seeing her like this. It was evident by the feverish complexion of her skin and the level of lust reflecting in her eyes that she was on the verge of losing control all together. Her body was seeking to mate, to be fertilized and grow a child in her womb. If he didn't act soon she'd lose herself completely to her inner demon and either rut with someone else or die from her agony. Thankfully he'd picked up on her distress and quickly stripped down to his hakamas. He waisted not time in claiming her lips in a hungry kiss.

He wanted no doubts left in her mind that he didn't want this as badly as she did. Having been intoxicated by the sight of her naked body and the rush of heat coloring her pink skin he'd wasted no time in losing himself in her spell. He loved the desperation and burning need her body displayed as she arched her chest into his awaiting palms. As nice as it was to kiss her and hold her tenderly they both weren't in the mood for slow or gentle carresses. Tonight was about fulfilling their needs for each other through love, passion and rough hot sex. Tonight they were going throw rationality into the wind! Who cared what others thought about them.

They'd try'd staying apart for the betterment of the kingdom but it wasn't working. Their love could no longer be caged. It was time to set it free and be together like they'd always dreamed of being. As their kisses grew heavier Sesshomaru molded her breasts in his palms and pulled her closer to him. Although her breasts weren't overly large, they did fill his palms nicely and were embellished beautifully with cute pink sakura shaped nipples. He loved the exotic vines tattooing her most intimate curves. His favorites were the markings lining her hip bones, the swells of her breasts and collar bone. He made a mental note to trace his tongue alone each one, insuring to imprint them to memory.

Smelling her juices coating her fingers as she touched herself had him growling hungrily against her lips. Oh yes, he'd be sure to taste every square inch of her. He also loved how vocal she was as he coated her skin with his scent. To demons, scent meant more than just being able to sense the world around you. Scents also told stories, marked territories, helped to expressed feelings, the status of health and pain. The fact that Kagome willingly welcomed his scent upon her body told him that she accepted him as a lover, a partner, a protector and provider. She was telling the world that she belonged to him and that she was very pleased to having him mark her.

Knowing she felt this way had his growling deepening with pleasure and his caresses upon her skin more firm and possessive. She made the most enticing little noises when he twirled his tongue deep inside her mouth and pulled and twisted on her hardened teats. It made his already throbbing arousal near bursting in his pants. Wanting to taste more of her, he began to kiss and suckle down her neck. As he went he scrapped his fangs across her heated skin leaving little pink marks behind. With each nip and scrape he soothed its sting with his tongue. He wanted to insure every inch of her was marked as his. His eyes rolled into the back of his skull as he tasted tender her flesh.

He'd always loved her sweet scent but the fact that she tasted like cherries was too hard to overlook. By the time he'd replaced his fingers with his tongue around her swollen nipple he'd managed to kick off both of his boots and inner kasode. As he sampled her beautiful breasts he humping vigorously against her inner thigh. He growled against her warm skin as he sucked fervently on her supple tit. Having dreamed of this day for as long as he could remember made his heart pound wildly in his chest. Touching her, tasting her and making her thrash and wriggle beneath him as she moaned his name riled him all up. He couldn't seem to get enough.

"Sesshomaru..." Kagome sobbed as she struggled to find her release. "Please…"

"Tell me." Sesshomaru grunted as he licked along the underside of her breast while his hand cupped and squeezed its bouncing twin. "What do you need my Love?"

"Please make it stop..." Kagome whimpered as she arched her back off the ground to get closer to his lips. "It hurts so much! I know we shouldn't mate... but I want you. I need you inside... I can't..."

"Shh..." Sesshomaru soothed as he kissed down her toned belly and hooked her legs over his shoulders. "Just relax my beloved Princess. I'll take care of you."

"Oh gods…" Kagome mewled when he pulled her fingers from her weeping cunt and quickly curled his longer one inside. "Ooooo… mmmmm uh!"

"You like that koi?" Sesshomaru panted as he watched his finger disappear in and out of her pussy. His pupils dilated at the erotic sight of her little purple curls dripping wet with her juices. "Do I make you feel good?"

"Yes!" Kagome gasped when he fisted another finger deep inside. "Oh Sess… mmm... d-don't stop… don't ever stop!"

"Gods you're so beautiful…" Sesshomaru purred as he curled his fingers while stroking her hard and fast.

Wanting her to be good and ready for him he added another, and then another until she's snapped. Never in his life had he felt so accomplished than in that moment. The sight of her arching her back with her face scrunched up in ecstasy as she orgasmed had him preening with male pride. He felt as if his body were basking in her glorious after glow. Wanting to taste his prize he sank between her legs and licked up her weeping core. Her release tasted like cherry cream. The erotic ambrosia coating his tongue had him moaning shamelessly against her lower lips. Needing more of her he curled his tongue deep into her channel and drank his fill of her nectar.

The feeling of his mouth and tongue licking and sucking wildly against her feminine flower petals had Kagome thrashing her head from side to side on the grass. She gasped when his tongue curled deeper inside. The sensation had her gripping the earth beneath her in a desperate attempt to regain her footing. She almost passed out when he stroked her clit as he nibbled and sucked her long and hard. Never in her life had she felt so wonderful. Wanting him to know of her enjoyment she threaded her sticky fingers into his hair and held him in place. Thankfully he got the idea and spreading her legs into a wider position. To her dismay this angle quickly had her reaching her peek once more and spilling her essence into his awaiting mouth.

As he continued to eat his fill of her, he licked and sucked until there was nothing left for her to give. All she could do was lay there limp on the grass mewling in blissful wonderment. Once he'd licked her clean he sat back on his knees with an accomplished smirk curling his lips. As he undid the ties on his hakama and inner fundoshi he stared down at her with hooded red eyes. He moaned as his heavy arousal sprung free from its confinements. Being so swollen it didn't surprise him to see he was already leaking at his tip. He chuckled huskily when he saw her eyes widen and blush in surprise at the sight of him. He knew she wasn't disappointed or disgusted at the sight of his nakedness by the spike in her arousal.

He could tell she was intimidated by his length but very excited at the potential. Not wanting her to be afraid, he gingerly took her hand in his and placed it over his cock. His dick twitched at the contact eliciting a low moan to escape his lips. He knew after hearing her breath hitch in her throat as he helped her stroke him that he'd surprised her by the bold move. Thankfully her curiosity overweight her fear giving her the courage to explore his body. He knew after seeing her pupils dilate and feeling her touch growing more confident that his move had been was worth the risk. Although they were no longer virgins, this was a new experience for the both of them. He wanted her to be as comfortable with him as possible.

He grunted and gripped the grass beneath them when she took control and began to hesitantly stroke him. Her shy, innocent touch was so refreshing compared to his rough tugs. He'd never given Abi such liberties with his body during their bedding times. Their sex life was more of him giving and her taking. He didn't like Abi kissing or touching any part of him for that matter. He always took her from behind so she wasn't tempted to over step her boundaries in the bedroom. Everything about her person was revolting. Sure, Abi was a beautiful demoness; one of the most beautiful he'd see in his life. She wasn't his Kagome however and Abi had been with dozen's of lovers before him. Her scent reeked of them, only further pushing him away.

Abi's every move and every touch was rehearsed. It was evident that she'd been taught by the concubines at her home how to please a male. Just being in her presence made his skin crawl. Embarrassing as it was, if he hadn't been thinking about Kagome during their times together in bed he might have never gotten stiff enough to pup her. Kagome's touch on the other hand made his skin feel like it was tingling from head to toe. She made his heart race, his breath hitch and had his body standing at attention in seconds. She made him feel alive and he intended to savor in every minute they were together. Unable to wait any longer he removed her hand from his girth and positioned himself between her thighs.

It was finally time for them to become one.

"You're so... big." Kagome gulped as he slowly crawled over her body.

"Don't worry my love. I will fit." Sesshomaru purred huskily as kissed up her belly.

To be continued...

[End of Chapter 23]

Authors Note:

So sorry for the delay in posting chapters! I picked up a new job that has been scheduling me for shifts when I normally post and have been in the process of moving across the country! Hopefully I will be able to get back into the habit of posting regularly again. Thank you all for your patience! That being said, what do you guys think of To Love A Sakura so far? I'd love to hear your feedback in the review section. Chapter 24 will be coming soon! Be sure to click the follow button so you are updated when its posted!

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