For Love of a "Pet"
Chapter Nine
Cassie entered her house, still smiling. Her date had gone extremely well, despite the interruptions, and she couldn't keep her happy expression off of her face. She walked into her bedroom and plopped down on her bed with a content sigh.
'I can't wait until Tuesday. It's going to be great, and there'll hopefully be no interruptions this time.' She giggled and then picked up a phone. She pressed her speed dial button, and a second later, someone answered at the other end.
~Hello?~ Kaline asked.
"Hey, it's Cassie," she stated. "You won't believe what I just got back from."
~Ahhh... a sci-fi convention?~ the girl inquired jokingly. ~Or your home planet?~
"Ha-ha," Cassie responded dryly. "Very cute, but no. I just came back from my date with Hiei."
~Really?~ Kaline asked, tone filled with excitement. ~How did it go? Where did you go? Did he kiss you? Are you going out again?~
"Whoa! Slow down there." The dark brunette laughed. "I can only answer one question at a time."
~Pft. Pathetic, but I suppose there's nothing I can do about that,~ she said with a over-dramatic sigh. ~Now, start talking. I want to know what happened.~
"We went to Ye Olde San Francisco," Cassie began. "And things were pretty good, except for I kept getting bothered by guys... and one was even a drunk."
~Ewww...~ Kaline commented, and Cassie could almost picture the face of disgust her friend was making. ~I would think that you'd be used to all the attention by now. After all, if you were taller, you could be a model.~
"Whatever." She flapped her hand at that. "I didn't call you to talk about my career possibilities."
~Well, start talking then.~
Cassie shook her head. "Alright, alright. Calm down." She giggled. "When one of the guys came over, I proved to him that I was taken by kissing Hiei."
~Wow! Go Cassie!~ Kaline laughed. ~And what else happened? What'd he say?~
"Nothing much. We kissed again, finished our meal, talked some more, and set up our next date," Cassie told her friend. "We're going on a walk on Tuesday."
~Awwww... that sounds just plain sweet,~ she commented. ~OH! I have an idea. You remember how we were planning on going to see the fireworks by the river for the Fourth of July this Wednesday?~
"Yeah..." The water demon had a good idea what her friend was hinting at.
~Invite him along! I'm sure you'd both enjoy watching the fireworks,~ Kaline stated. ~And you two can share your own blanket. I can camp out a little distance away, which would give you privacy.~
"Sounds good to me." Cassie paused. "You just want to meet him again so you can interrogate him, don't you?"
The other girl laughed. ~Kinda-sorta-maybe.~
She chuckled at her friend's silliness. "You are impossible."
~Yeah, I kno-~ Kaline cut herself off. ~Hey! Youko! You come back here with my sock right now!~
Cassie heard sounds of pounding feet, after a few moments, the noise stopped.
~Cassie, I hate to say this, but I have to retrieve my sock from Youko,~ the girl stated. ~My house on Wednesday at eight, right?~
"Yes. I'll see you then. Bye," she replied.
~Bye.~
Cassie hung up the phone and laughed.
"Youko, I think you're healing too fast," Kaline stated as she tried to wrestle her sock from the silver fox.
'No, I'm not,' Kurama thought, playfully growling at her as he shook his head. The movement wrenched the sock from her grasp. Feeling triumphant, he raced off, running under one of her chairs and jumping up on the couch. He crouched down on his front paws, waving his silver tail back and forth.
"Give that back," she demanded, her hands on her hips in mock anger. "I'm trying to fold laundry."
'I don't want to.' He cocked his head to one side, biting down even harder on the white material in his mouth. 'I'm having fun. You try finding something to do when you're a fox.'
"Fine then. I'll just take it from you." Kaline lunged at him, grabbing the sock. She used her other hand to press on the corners of his mouth, forcing it open. Smiling, she jerked the clothes item from between his sharp teeth. "There!"
Kurama jumped off of the couch and sat down by her left shoe, his tail curling around his feet. He looked up at her with big golden eyes, trying his best to look like an adorable animal. 'I believe it's time for supper. I'm hungry.' He heard her stomach growl. 'And judging by the noises your stomach is making, you are as well.'
The girl laughed softly. "I think I need to get some food into my system." She picked up the fox. "You need to eat too."
Smiling, Kaline prepared some food for the both of them. After they had eaten, she set about starting another painting, Kurama in her lap. She lightly sketched the outline of a wildcat about to pounce, and by the time she was done with that, she was yawning.
"I think it's time for bed." She put everything away, trooped back to her room, changed into her pajamas and curled up in her bed with Kurama on the pillow next to hers.
Kaline opened her eyes to find herself in a dance club, the only light coming from the flashing lights in the center of the dance floor. There were couches over in a corner, almost completely shrouded in darkness, providing a perfect hiding place for couples to make out. Music filled the area, the base making her bones vibrate. Strangely enough, the place wasn't all that crowded. Sure, there were plenty of people, but she had expected the dance floor to be packed.
Blinking until her eyes adjusted to the small amount of light, she looked around, trying to spot anyone she knew. She didn't find anyone, but someone found her.
"Hello, Kaline," Kurama said, speaking just loud enough to be heard over the music.
"Hey!" she replied enthusiastically, smiling at him in his khaki pants and black long-sleeved, button-down shirt with its red rose pattern. It looked pretty good on him, although she would have thought it would be a little too hot to wear to a dance club. "So, who's dream world are we in this time? Yours or mine?"
"Mine," the redhead answered, finally taking a look at what Kaline was wearing. She was in dark blue belly shirt that was decorated with small beads in floral patterns. The sleeves were practically non-existent, barely covering her shoulders. The neckline was a little lower than what she usually wore, but it wasn't too low. Her black miniskirt barely covered her lower regions, and her calf-high black boots seemed to be made of leather. With her hair up in a high ponytail and decorated with small sapphires, she looked amazing.
"Okay then..." Kaline pointed at the dance floor as a familiar song began to play. "You wanna dance?"
Kurama nodded his head. "I would like to."
"C'mon then!"
.
~My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,
And they're like it's better than yours.
Damn right it's better than yours.
I could teach you but I'd have to charge
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,
And they're like it's better than yours
Damn right it's better than yours
I could teach you but I'd have to charge~
.
Smiling, Kaline grabbed his hands and dragged him out to the very center of the dance floor. Once she stopped walking, she put his hands on her hips, wrapping her arms around his neck. She quickly caught the beat of the music and began to move, her hips swaying seductively. Her movements were graceful, and he would have called them beautiful if they hadn't been so erotic.
Kurama was a little surprised by how she danced, but he went along with it, moving a little with her. He almost gasped when she pressed their bodies together and ground her hips against his, sending a pleasurable jolt up his spine. He was not used to dancing with women like he was dancing with Kaline, but since it was she, he didn't worry too much about what he was doing.
.
~I know you want it
The thing that makes me
What the guys go crazy... for
They lose their minds
The way I wind
I think it's time~
.
As Kaline continued to bump and grind against him, he opened his mouth to say something. No words came out. A soft groan slipped out instead as he found himself responding to her actions. He quickly realized that he was enjoying himself; he didn't want to distract her from what she was doing either.
Kurama used his grip on her waist to pull her more firmly against his body as he rocked his hips with hers. His whole body was humming, and every cell within him seemed to be electrified by what she was doing with him. The girl was an excellent dancer, and a seductive one on top of that. He couldn't imagine a better dancer than her.
.
~Lalalalala,
warm it up
Lalalalala,
the boys are waiting
Lalalalala,
warm it up
Lalalalala,
the boys are waiting
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,
And they're like it's better than yours.
Damn right it's better than yours.
I could teach you but I'd have to charge
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,
And they're like it's better than yours
Damn right it's better than yours
I could teach you but I'd have to charge~
.
Suddenly, Kaline removed her arms from around his neck and spun around, pressing her back against his chest. She continued to dance, reaching up above her head to tangle her hands in her dance partner's hair. Within moments, she felt hot breath hitting her ear right before a set of teeth gently closed down on it.
Kurama nibbled on the very tip of her ear before slowly working his way down to her lobe, enjoying the taste of her skin and the feel of her body against his. He did feel thankful that it was a dream, because he knew that he could never dance in real life like he was doing in the dream.
.
~I have to see you on it
You want me to teach thee
Techniques that freaks these boys
It can't be bought
just know, thieves get caught
Watch if your smart~
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Kaline moaned, closing her bright blue eyes as she rubbed her body against a certain part of his anatomy. 'Kami... what am I doing?' she wondered. 'Do I even care? Nope. I don't. It's not like we haven't done more intimate things.' Leaning her head back, she rested it against the male's muscular chest, her quickening breath escaping from between pink, parted lips.
Eyes golden, Kurama swooped down and pressed his lips to hers, his tongue instantly entering her mouth. He continued to move with the girl as she returned the kiss with enthusiasm. She tasted sweet, like a mixture of candy and something else that he couldn't describe, and he loved the feel of her tongue playing with his. He wasn't sure if she tasted so wonderful in real life, but he was willing to bet that she did.
.
~Lalalalala,
warm it up
Lalalalala,
the boys are waiting
Lalalalala,
warm it up.
Lalalalala,
the boys are waiting.
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,
And they're like it's better than yours.
Damn right it's better than yours.
I could teach you but I'd have to charge
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,
And they're like it's better than yours
Damn right it's better than yours
I could teach you but I'd have to charge~
.
After a moment, Kurama let one of his hands trail down her hip to her thigh and finally to the area between her legs. He found a pair of shorts hidden under the skirt, but that didn't stop him from rubbing the sensitive spot through the material.
Kaline gasped, arching against his touch. "Kurama!" she whispered in protest. "We're in public."
"Not really, but if you'd rather I stop..." He put his hand back on her waist, placing a kiss at the base of her neck.
.
~Oh once you get involved
Everyone will look this way so
You must maintain your charm
Same time maintain your halo
Just get the perfect blend
plus what you have within
Then next his eyes are squared
Then he's picked up your scent~
.
"Don't stop," Kaline pleaded, using her grip on his hair to pull him back down to her neck. "Please." It had felt so good; she hadn't wanted it to end.
Kurama chuckled, doing what she asked. He trailed hot kisses up and down her smooth neck. "Better?" he inquired before passionately kissing her on the lips.
.
~Lalalalala,
warm it up
Lalalalala,
the boys are waiting
Lalalalala,
warm it up
Lalalalala,
the boys are waiting
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,
And they're like it's better than yours.
Damn right it's better than yours.
I could teach you but I'd have to charge
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,
And they're like it's better than yours
Damn right it's better than yours
I could teach you but I'd have to charge~
.
Kurama drew away from her as the song ended, wanting to see how she would react to everything that had just happened. He was hoping for a positive response.
"Yeah... Better," Kaline mumbled, bright blue eyes unfocused.
"I love you," he whispered in her ear. "I wanted to tell you that when you asked me why I kept insisting that I was real. There's your answer. I love you."
"Kami help me..." she replied. 'I belong in an insane asylum.' "I love you too."
CotA: This chappie is dedicated to Bijin-chan, who so kindly sent me a wonderful picture of Kurama dancing, which of course broke my writer's block so I could type up this chapter. Let's all cheer for Bijin-chan! *everyone cheers* Yippee!
Sess-chan: Now, the review responses are below.
Rei Akita: I will updated asap, really I will. you already know who to thank for this chappie.
Sam: Thanks. I was hoping at least one person would find it cute.
Freckles: Yes, Kurama is Youko as well. Many people tend to forget that, including me sometimes. I always remember that he has another form but... I usually forget that Youko can influence Suuichi's actions at times. And I can promise you one thing, the ending, well... at least the climax, will be interesting.
Bijin-chan: Thanks for the picture. I used it as inspiration for my new chappie. I think I wrote this entire chapter in... a whole hour. Not bad, huh?
Luraia Soul: Again, I am sorry about how short the last chapter was. Hopefully this one made up for it.
Passerby: I will update soon. Promise.
Rose Jade: Ideas? Oh geez, I have quite a few, some of which I know that I'll never get to. Email me, and I'll email at least one back to you. How does that sound? I'll be more than happy to help you any way I can.
Iloveinuyasha1029: Trust me on this, I'm not all that great of a writer. As I have said before, check out moonsilver or Striking Falcon or Sakura onto Hitomi. They're really good. Promise. Oh, Ruu-chan has an awesome story as well. It's an Inuyasha one. It's called "The Maid."
