Kaede shook her head, "no, you shall not take the guardian from these grounds. Only if the guardian leaves by choice, can she take you back to your home."

Standing up, Kagome fisted her hands at her sides, "that's not fair and you know it!"

Sango stood up and put a calming hand on her, Kirara perched on her shoulder.

"I'm sorry, Kagome, but she's right. It's law that no one takes the twin tail from the village. It is said, that the twin tail knows when to travel and when not to, so she will come for you when it's time for you to leave."

Unbidden tears fell as the girl slumped down to the floor, all hopes of home dashed away by a stupid rule. InuYasha moved over to hold her, "so, we go home and wait for her to come get us. I'm sure it won't be a long wait, and in the meantime, I'll keep you safe."

Looking up, she gave him a small smile and nodded, "okay, let's go home."

They stood up, but the guards align their spears at them. Kaede walked up, "I am sorry, but once you stepped into this village, you sealed your fate. Outsiders are not allowed to leave."

Kagome stared wide-eyed at her, "you can't be serious?!"

"Oh, I am. Rest assured, child, no one will harm you here, and you two can carry one without ridicule. How else do you think we have been able to keep our mountain hidden for so long?"

They were 'escorted' to their rooms, InuYasha's next to Kagome's and were given more casual attire to change into. Kagome held her knees to her chest as the situation become real for her.

"I'm in a world ruled by demons, okay. Then I'm sold by demon slave traders, right. Now, I'm trapped in a demon slayer's village and force to live out my life here, not cool."

That night, Kagome had a hard time trying to sleep and finally made up her mind to walk outside, wrapping the thin robe around her thinner chemise they provided, closer to her, but instead of staying in the covered walkway, she came over to InuYasha's closed door. Pressing her hand to it, she wished for his arms around her, to feel his warmth so she knew everything would be okay.

As if he could feel her there, InuYasha opened his door and startled Kagome who almost fell backward, but the hanyou was quick as he caught her waist.

"Are you alright, Kagome?"

Blushing, she turned her head away so he couldn't see, "I'm fine."

"Then why are your cheeks red?"

Oh great! Now, he was making fun of her! Slapping his arm, she got out of his hold and turned from him.

"Don't you know it's not nice to call out a girl when she's blushing?"

Coming up behind her, he wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "and why are you blushing, Kagome?"

Dear Lord! Why did he have to breathe on her neck like that? It was very difficult to keep her composure when he was being so forward with his affections. Closing her eyes, she hadn't realized the hanyou used his demon speed to take her into his room.

He kissed her shoulder up to her neck where he lathered her soft skin with his tongue and lips, scraping his teeth gently on her, hearing her whimper in pleasure. He was so tempted to take her lips, but he had to be true to his word, even though her mouth was open, her lips were full and awaiting his touch.

"Kagome, I want you so bad."

Turning around, Kagome looked into his golden depths, then down to his own awaiting mouth. Licking her lips, she ached to feel that magical first kiss with him.

"InuYasha, please…kiss me."

He pressed his forehead against hers as his hands on her sides rubbed her sensually.

"Are you in love with me? If you are, then I won't hesitate anymore. I won't hesitate to take that mouth, touch your creamy flesh, and do whatever you want me to."

"InuYasha, if you don't kiss me, I swear I'll just die."

Foreheads still touching, he moved his mouth to just above hers, hiking her leg onto his hip.

"Then say it, Kagome, because I know I'm in love with you, I just need you to say it, please."

Her breathing was getting ragged as his hand massaged her upper thigh while his rigidness was pressed firmly against her heated core.

"Inu, please. If this isn't love, then I don't know what is. Yes, that must be the warm feeling in my chest. InuYasha, I'm in love with you."

"Are you sure? You can't go back on it, and demons mate for life, which also means that we only fall in love once."

She allowed a few tears to fall as she raised her hand to his cheek, "yes, InuYasha, I am so in love with you."

"Thank God."

He slammed his mouth onto hers, bruising her lips, but she didn't care as every nerve ending in her body triggered at the same time, erupting into hypersensitivity to his touch. It was too much as she felt herself get weak, but InuYasha held her steady as he took her mouth with a veracity he didn't know he had. His skin was on fire and he was harder than he had ever been before. What if he wasn't able to stop himself from mating with her?

Mind fuzzy, all thought process faded away under the pleasure she was giving him as she pulled his shirt off to feel his strong sinewy form, muscles tightening to her gentle touch.

He pulled away with what little control he had, "Kagome, we have to stop now."

"Why?"

It was practically a whine and InuYasha couldn't help smirking, "because I want to do this right. No mating until we've been courting for at least a month, okay?"

Biting her bottom lip, she closed her eyes and nodded as she pouted. Her lips, swollen and thoroughly kissed, were even more tempting when she pushed them out like that. Letting go of her leg, he got down on the bed and padded the spot next to him.

"Want to lay with me, Kagome?"

Staring, her mouth fell open at the image he made. It was like looking at the cover of one of those 'come hither' romance novels, you know, the ones where the guy is the embodiment of every girls' fantasy. InuYasha was lying on his side with his arm propped on the pillow, topless since Kagome took his shirt off, and looking at her with that sexy smirk as he rubbed the spot next to him.

Walking over, she turned away from him and slowly slid the robe from her shoulders, to reveal the thin chemise garment. For some reason, InuYasha found the scene to be very erotic as she moved her hair to the side and let the robe fall. Moonlight seeped in through the paper door and danced on her skin, making InuYasha feel that being in the same bed with this seductively enticing woman was a bad idea. How would he keep from taking her in his sleep?

Turning back around, she had the cutest blush on her cheeks as she walked over and crawled in. It was like they were on their wedding night and she was about to have sex for the first time, but that wasn't happening yet, so why did she feel so shy all of a sudden?

Sensing her discomfort, InuYasha wrapped his arm around her and pulled her close, feeling her tense before finally relaxing in his arms. Smiling, she held his hand and cradled it to her cheek.

"InuYasha, what are we going to do?"

"We're gonna take this thing one day at a time. For now, let's just get some rest."

"Okay, goodnight, InuYasha."

"Goodnight, Kagome."

Nibbling her bottom lip, she decided to try it out for size, "I love you."

Taken back, but so happy, InuYasha nuzzled on her neck, "I love you too."

Sorry this chapter was short, but it was so very sweet! Please be patient and I'll be sure to get the next chapter out soon. Thank you for being so awesome! :D