Warning: Adult content later in chapter. Please advice by MA rating guidelines.

Silver Beast: Morning Cuddles

May 27th – Wednesday Morning.

"NO!" Inuyasha yelled as he sat up in his bed.

It had been months since he'd last dreamed those horrible memories. Every time he had them, he'd woken up in a cold sweat with his heart pounding in his chest. He wished he could forget about it but he feared the scars of his past would forever haunt him. As he tried to steady his breathing he looked at the clock on his side table. It was around 6:45 in the morning which meant his family was likely having breakfast down stairs. He had no clue what day it was or how he'd gotten in his bedroom. The last memory he'd had was calling his brother and telling him to place him in a holding cell. He didn't feel like he'd battled it out with Sesshomaru in the fighting ring. So what the hell happened? How did he get home without any broken bones, cuts or bruises? Was it possible he'd been passed out long enough for him to recover? He tried linking in with his beast but his beast apparently didn't want to talk to him.

All his beast wanted to do was keep sleeping. Lazy bastard. Determined to get some answers he pulled back the covers. It was then he realized he wasn't alone in his bed. He'd tried to sit up but was stopped by a dainty arm curled around his waist. He couldn't have stopped the smile from tugging at his lip from the adorable sight that greeted him even if he tried. His beautiful Kagome's black wavy hair was a tangled mess and her mouth was parted open releasing a soft snore. She was snuggled against his side wearing his basketball t-shirt with one of her legs linked between his. He was amazed at the amount of trust she placed in him. He didn't deserve such loyalty; especially after having an affair with a mated woman. If Kikyo were in fact carrying his pup, his life would be changed forever. He wasn't sure if having a child out of wedlock with a mated woman was a positive or a negative.

Regardless, he worried what Kagome would think of him. He could care less what anyone else thought of him but Kagome? Would she leave him for not only sleeping with a mated woman but also half a dozen other girls? He'd told her he'd done some stupid stuff, but would she be able to overlook this? True, he hadn't slept or talked with another girl since they started dating, but would she consider him conceiving a kid with another woman before they met cheating? He wasn't so sure. If she was his mate, would she hate him for pupping another woman? If Kagome weren't his life mate, would his true mate down the road leave him too because of his weakness of the flesh? Would he be destined to watch his pup be raised by Naraku and be abandoned by his luna's love? His future was so uncertain right now and it had him sighing with frustration. It was no wonder he had that nightmare. He was so stressed out!

He needed to do something to relieve the tension. So much was at stake right now and he wasn't sure how to process it all. He'd have to tell Kagome eventually. Problem now was how would he even begin to tell her? He'd never been great with words. Knowing himself he'd probably say something stupid and make it ten times worse. He needed to think things through for once before telling her. She deserved to be told the truth without him being an insensitive ass. Thinking about Kagome's needs made him realize just how important she'd become to him. He really needed to get his shit together or else he could lose the best thing that's happened to him in a very long time. Being too lost in his thoughts he didn't notice when Kagome opened her eyes on the pillow beside him and looked up to study his face. It was only when he felt her tender touch on his cheek that he looked at her.

"You ok?" Kagome asked worriedly as she cupped his cheek tenderly.

"Yeah… just thinking." Inuyasha sighed as he covered her hand with his.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Kagome asked as he laid back down on the bed.

"Not yet. I need some time to handle a little situation first. It might end up being no big deal." Inuyasha said as he tried to untangle her messy hair with his claws. "I promise that I will eventually tell you."

"Alright." Kagome nodded as she sat up on her elbow to look at him. "Just know that I'm here for you. You can talk to me about anything. Whatever you need, I'll try my best to be there for you ok?"

"Thanks Kags. I swear I don't deserve you sometimes." Inuyasha sighed as he hugged her tighter. "I do have a question though. How the hell did I get here? I have no memory of how I got home or in my bed for that matter."

"You'll have to ask your brother how you got home." Kagome sighed as she brushed the bangs back on his forehead. "As for how you got in your bed I can answer that. You weren't picking up your phone or responding to any of my texts. After two days of no answer I got worried and came over. Sesshomaru showed me downstairs and I helped you snap out of your transformation."

"You did what?!" Inuyasha yelled, making her eyes widen slightly. "Please tell me you're lying!"

"Why would I lie about that?" Kagome asked in confusion. "I've met your beast before. He seemed very happy to see me."

"What if he didn't recognize you Kags?" Inuyasha paled as he stared up into her eyes angrily. "I could have killed you!"

"The only one in danger was your brother. Besides, I wasn't allowed near you until your beast begged for me to be with him. If anything did go wrong while we were together your brother had tranquilizer guns at the ready." Kagome chuckled as she leaned down to kiss his worried brow. "As soon as Sesshomaru was gone and I was in your arms you were like a purring kitten."

"I do not purr." Inuyasha pouted causing her to lift one brow.

"I beg to differ dog-boy." Kagome challenged as she reached up to scratch behind his ear. Her smirk widened when he once again relaxed under her touch and began to softly growl.

"Keh… I'm growling; not purring." Inuyasha blushed as he tenderly took her hand away from his ear and brought it to his lips. "Is this what you did to change me back?"

"That, and your head was resting in my lap with your nose pressed against my belly. I think the combination of my humming and petting you did the trick." Kagome smiled as she traced her finger over his lips. "Your beast seemed pleased with the arrangement and eventually fell asleep."

"I'm assuming after that I changed back and was then moved up here?" Inuyasha asked.

"Mm hm." Kagome nodded as she rested her hand over his heart. "It was already late by the time you'd changed. I hope you don't mind me staying over and using your clothes for pajamas?"

"Of course not." Inuyasha smiled as he leaned up to kiss her cheek. "It was a welcomed surprise to find you in my bed. You look good in my clothes by the way."

"You think so?" Kagome asked as she nibbled on her lower lip bashfully.

"Hell yeah. It makes you look sexy." Inuyasha smirked as he began to kiss along her jaw.

His smirk darkened when he heard the soft gasp escape her throat at his touch. Unable to help himself, he drug his hand up the curve of her hip until he gripped her rounded backside. His growl darkened when he felt her shift to where she was straddling his hips. They both moaned at the feeling of her pressing against his heated arousal. As their hips began to gently sway back and forth the friction between them only further kicked up the heat. Loving the feeling, Inuyasha ran his hands up her curvy hips until he found purchase of her tiny waistline. As he bucked his hips up a little harder against her pussy Kagome dug her clawed fingers into his shoulders. He loved watching her head toss back in bliss as she mewled and panted for breath. Wanting to see more of her beautiful body he tugged his shirt up and over her head. The sight of her beautiful breasts bouncing had his mouth watering. Needing a taste he pulled her down to him and sucked his lips around one hardened nipple.

His growls grew louder when he felt her claws rake along his scalp as she held him closer to her. No matter how many times he touched her body she was always so responsive. He would have loved to take her fully here in his bed but she still had little over a month to go before her powers had matured fully. It was then all the memories of her coming to see him in the holding cell came to mind. The memory of him frightening her was a little hard to take but he felt reassured when she'd willingly come back to comfort him. Then everything became bright again when he'd been flooded with her beautiful scent. He remembered hearing her giggle and seeing her warm smile. What he cherished the most however was her saying over and over again that she was his; right in front of his brother no less. There was no hesitation in her words either. She accepted his claim, ran into his arms when he'd come out of his holding cell and kissed him back with just as much passion as she did now.

She hadn't said she loved him yet but he could smell it in her scent, see it in her eyes and feel it in her touch. Overwhelmed by this beautiful, selfless woman, he fisted his claws into her hair and pushed her back onto the bed. He loved how her black wavy tresses spread out on his bedsheet. The way the morning light kissed her skin made her glow with warmth and her blue eyes shimmered and dance made his heart beat faster. Of all the women he'd been with, no one, including Kikyo, looked more beautiful in this position to him than his Kagome. Of course he'd never tell her this out loud. As he claimed her mouth into a deep passionate kiss he rocked his hips more forcefully against hers. The erotic sensation of her claws scratching down his back had him panting hotly against her mouth. He was in the process of kissing down her neck to sample her breasts once more when someone knocked on the door.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK

"WHAT?" Inuyasha growled angrily as he covered her exposed body with his own.

"Mrs. Higurashi called." Kagura said on the other side of the door. "She is in need of her car back."

"Oh shoot." Kagome groaned as she reluctantly rolled out from under him to grab her cellphone. She frowned when the phone screen didn't turn on. "My phone died. Can you tell her I'll be home in twenty minutes?"

"Make that 15 or you'll be late to school." Kagura said on the other side of the door.

"Yes, ma'am." Kagome sighed as Inuyasha flopped back on the bed defeated.