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My Kagome Chapter 9
Mates
Kagome woke up the next morning, suddenly aware of the sleeping hanyou next to her. 'He stayed the whole night.' Kagome tried to gently free herself from Inuyasha's arms, but they just pulled her back down to him possesively. She could feel a small smile creep onto her refreshed face. 'I slept so well last night. Better than I have in a very long time.' She looked down at Inuyasha while trying to stifle a little yawn. 'He's just like a little puppy dog.' Inuyasha growled in his sleep and reared his fangs. 'He must be dreaming. He's so cute!' She brushed a stray hair away from his face. She let her hand slowly make its way to his fuzzy ears. 'I must be strong. Must…..not….pet!' Her efforts of self-control were no use. She had to touch them. She was rewarded with a slight growl of pleasure from Inuyasha's chest. It vibrated against her and tickled. She let loose a slight giggle and looked down to see Inuyasha staring at her lovingly. Kagome could feel one of his arms move from around her waist up to the back of her head. He gently drew her into a light yet passionate kiss. She deepened the kiss and felt Inuyasha smile slightly against her lips. He lightly swept his tongue against her lips begging to enter and she felt herself melt. She willingly accepted the plea and slightly parted her lips. She could feel his tongue slide against the roof of her mouth once, twice, and then a third time. The kiss ended with a nibble on her bottom lip by Inuyasha's teeth. They were both breathing ragedly as if they had just beaten a fierce youkai. They were suddenly interrupted by a furry little kitsune running through the entrance and into Kagome's arms.
"Oh Kagome! I am so happy you're ok." He clung to her neck as she stroked his back, her eyes never leaving Inuyasha's. "Kagome," Shippo let go and sat in her lap, "You're not gonna leave now are you?" He looked at her expectantly.
"Well Shippo, I am going to leave." She noticed the change in his face and quickly added, "but I will be back in a few days at most. And you won't have to worry about Inuyasha being mean to you while I am gone. He is going with me." Inuyasha's face took on a very surprised look.
"NANI!! I have to get the jewel shards." He crossed his arms over his chest and got a very pious look on his face, turning away from Kagome. "And anyway, you volunteered me to go. The humans in your time smell worse than they do now." He chanced a look at Kagome only to see her warning glare. "No Kagome! Don't say it! Of course your family is different….I didn't mean…" He helplessly tried to redeem himself, but was cut off by a very forceful "SIT!!!!!" and was immediately thrown face first onto the floor of the hut.
Kagome turned her attention back to Shippo, gave him a quick hug, and set him down on the floor. "Shippo, you better leave now if you know what's good for you." With one fearful look at Inuyasha, Shippo escaped out of the hut. Inuyasha sat back up rubbing his head.
"Why did you do that? You know that I would never mean…" He was yet again cut off, but this time by a feather light kiss on his lips.
"I had to get rid of Shippo didn't I. He just wouldn't understand if her saw us so suddenly showing affection." Inuyasha understood at once. Shippo was too young to see the two of them * ahem * together. Inuyasha stood up and then reached his hand down for Kagome, who graciously accepted. They walked outside to see Miroku sneaking up behind Sango who was gathering flowers. They tried to warn her, but they were too late. "HENTAI!!" Miroku received the worst beating of his life for one little grab, but if you were to ask him he would say it was worth it. Inuyasha and Kagome explained to the group that they needed to go tell Kagome's mother what had happened. Kagome was not looking forward to the idea of telling her mother she was almost raped. They said their goodbyes and Kagome mounted Inuyasha's back. 'I love it when she lets me carry her, but I like her better in front where I can smell her sweet scent.' They headed down the well and into Kagome's time.
Inuyasha let her off of him when they stepped out of the well house. The shrine looked empty. They walked up to the door to find it locked. "Um Inuyasha, I don't have my keys with me." Kagome looked at him pleadingly. He lifted her in his arms and leapt into the tree outside her window, slid it open, careful not to drop his precious cargo, and sprung through the open window into her room. He sat her down on her bed and proceeded through her bedroom door down to the kitchen. "I want ramen woman!" Kagome could hear Inuyasha riffling through the cabinets looking for the delicious food. (mmmmmm! Ramen is so yummy!)
"Hang on Inuyasha, I'll make it for you, just give me a sec to get down there." She heard the noises in the kitchen stop and she let out a an exaperated sigh. She made her way into the kitchen to see Inuyasha sitting on the counter trying to be patient. She got the ramen out and proceeded to make it for both of them, and Inuyasha left to wander around the house. She looked up at the sound of the back door opening and saw her mother walking in with lots of shopping bags. "Oh, hi mom! Where are grandpa and Souta?" Her mother just smiled at her and set her bags down.
"They went to a ball game. Where have you been Kagome? I was starting to get worried." Her mother started unloading her bags. "I bought you some new clothes. Do you mind?"
"Of course not mother. Thank you very much." Her mother held up a beautiful red velvet dress. It was short and very fitted. The neck was high, but the back scooped down to the low back and the long sleeves were sheer. It was plain, but elegant.
"I thought you could wear this for your birthday." Her mother handed the dress over to Kagome.
"Oh mom, I love it! Thank you!" Kagome set the dress down and got two bowls out of the cabinet and poured ramen for herself and Inuyasha.
"Oh, is Inuyasha here Kagome?" Kagome gave her mom a slight nod.
"Yes he is." Hesitantly Kagome added, "And we have something that we need to talk to you about. Really I do, but he is here to help me." Kagome's mother gave her a very curious look right as Inuyasha came back into the kitchen.
"Oh, hello Inuyasha. Kagome tells me you two have something you want to tell me." Inuyasha looked over at Kagome who held the two bowls of ramen. He walked to her, took the two bowls, and set them on the table.
"Yes we do Mrs. Higurashi. (I don't know how to spell their last name.) They all sat down at the table, and for what would hopefully be the last time in her life, she retold the story, ending with her new found relationship with Inuyasha.
"Oh Kagome, I told you to be careful didn't I? I am just glad that Inuyasha was there to save you. Thank you Inuyasha." She had tears brimming in her eyes. She was saddened at what her daughter had to go through, and without her mother there to help her, but she was very happy that Kagome and Inuyasha finally admitted their feelings for one another. 'It's about time! I have waited for so long!' She gave her daughter a tight embrace and a kiss on the head. "Kagome, would you like me to draw you a bath?" Kagome gave her a nod and a slight smile. Mrs. Higurashi added in her ear, "I think there is enough room for two," then more loudly for Inuyasha to hear, "I want grandchildren as soon as possible!" She left two very stunned and red-faced lovers at the table.
"Did she say what I think she did Kagome?" Inuyasha was stunned at Kagome's mother's actions.
"Uhuh." Kagome was in utter shock, then an evil smile spread across her lips. "Well, shall we?" She stood up and grabbed Inuyasha's hand leading him to the bathroom. They undressed for the first time in front of each other and Kagome was very shy about letting him see her so vulnerable, especially so soon after. 'Kagome, it has been a while since the attack. And you know that Inuyasha loves you and has helped you through this so much. With out him, you know you would still be depressed.' Kagome got more comfortable after her little 'talk' in her head. They both slid into the tub, Inuyasha behind Kagome. He started to wash her back and reveled at her silky smooth skin.
"Kagome." Inuaysha interrupted the silence in a hopeful, yet defensive voice.
"Yes Inuyasha." Kagome had never heard him use that tone before.
"I want to ask you something." Inuyasha took a deep breath in and slowly exhaled it. "I want you to be my mate." He heard a sharp gasp come from the woman in front of him. "If you do, then you should know that you would be mine forever, and me yours." Kagome's mind was spinning.
'What do I do. Do I really want to be his mate? Of course I do. I have loved him for so long and dreamed for this moment.' Kagome turned her head to look into Inuyasha's eyes. 'They are so full of love….love for me.' She let a smile ease onto her lips and her features softened. "Of course Inuyasha." He let out the breath that he didn't even realize he was holding and grabbed her into his arms.
"Kagome, I need to mark you now, ok? Just so that everyone knows you are mine." He added in his mind 'especially that dumb wolf!' Kagome gave him a wondering look, shrugged, and let Inuyasha turn her around so her back was facing him. She felt his warm breath on her skin and it made her want to melt. The fangs pierced the milky white skin on her shoulder and she let out a slight moan. It didn't hurt like she thought it would. It was the most enjoyable thing she had ever felt, actually. Inuyasha licked the spot that he had just bitten and gave it a light kiss. He leaned back into the tub, his arms drawing Kagome back with him and resting her against his chest.
"Inuyasha, I need you to know though that I am not ready to…be with you. Not so soon." Inuyasha gave her a gentle squeeze of understanding.
"I know. And that's all right with me. I just want you to be happy." He gave the back of her head a kiss and Kagome closed her eyes, completely relaxed.
Ok guys. That's the best I can do for now. I think I can pop another one out by the end of the week, but I don't know. College sucks!! I don't care if it is way OOC, it makes me want to go "Awwwww!" and I like that feeling. What do you guys think about the bathtub thing? Is it too much? Should I pull it out? As always…review!
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