Disclaimer: nope, the rule is you can't buy Inu Yasha with a sock puppet...so I don't have him.

(February 22) Sara: Hey, all. How was everyone's weekend?

Inu: What's the matter, mate? You seem kinda sad.

Sara: Well, you no longer have an opponent. My boyfriend broke up with me last night. Oh, and get this! He did it online and in front of two of my friends. He also said that he hasn't loved me in a few weeks. I mean, why in the hell would he string out our relationship if I didn't mean anything to him? Three months. THREE FUCKING MONTHS of my life were wasted on him because I thought he loved me, like I did him. * cries on Inu's shoulder * At least I still got you, eh, mate?

Inu: You will always have me. * kisses forehead *

Sara: Thanks, love.

~= Dreams

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'...'= Thoughts

"..."= Talking

* LOTS OF FLUFFINESS!!!! * ~*~Chapter Five: Experiences and Frights~*~

Even in his human form, Inu Yasha still wolfed down the noodles. Kagome watched, smiling to herself when she remembered that he is an overgrown puppy. She spared glances at Inu Yasha for the clock. When he had gulped the last of his tenth, and last cup in the house, it was eleven o'clock. Kagome leaned back in her chair, arching her back on it. Cracks and pops were heard and she moaned in relief. Inu Yasha followed the suit, and yawned afterwards, curling his tongue like a dog (aw....). She stood and exited the kitchen through the open doorway. With the remote, she flipped on the television and then stretched on the couch. The male stood in the walkway between the kitchen and living room. He was nervous in his human state.

Emotions that he tried so hard to keep locked away were threatening to rear their heads. He wanted to stay as far away from Kagome with out actually leaving her, because he would not, could not, live with himself if temptation was given into. For if he did, he wasn't sure if she would be ready, and he wouldn't ruin her life by mating with her. A lowly hanyou had nothing to offer, not even proper protection. He stood, watching her as she stretched on the sofa, arching her back again with her breasts high in the air. Oh, yes. If he weren't careful, he wouldn't be able to stop. His gaze shifted reluctantly to the floor in front of him.

Kagome saw Inu Yasha staring hard at the floor. He looked so cute, even when concentrating on not doing something. His hair covered his eyes and made him look mysterious. She loved him, and would do anything to get into that unknown head, to help him when he needed. She wanted him, all of him. She could feel his hot breath on her neck, showering her in butterfly kisses. The girl blushed at the thought. The urge to kiss him had been growing since their encounter in her bedroom. What she couldn't understand was weather it was only his human side that wanted to, or if it was a feeling he always had of her. She motioned for him to sit by her when he glanced at her.

Inu Yasha made his way to the seat and plopped next to her. She leaned her head on his shoulder as she listened to the weatherman. "Tonight's full moon is bringing warm winds and wonderful conditions. Tomorrow, however, we will all be burning in our boots with temperatures rising to one hundred degrees! Reminder from the hospitals: drink lots of water and other liquids to keep from dehydrating." Inu Yasha looked at her when he heard a frustrated sigh.

"Stupid weather," she muttered. "Why'd it have to get so hot? Makes me wanna just hang out all day in a bathtub with cold water," She sighed again. She shifted onto her back so that she was leaning on his arm, head still on his shoulder, only now she could see into his eyes. She asked the question that had plagued her mind a few minutes prior. "Inu Yasha? Did you really wanna kiss me?"

He swallowed hard, but nodded slowly. He really did. Inu Yasha was acknowledging his love for her and needed to express it. He really did love her. Kagome watched him nod and a smile burst onto her face. 'Should I ask him? Should I really?' "And, um, Inu Yasha?" He watched her as she fumbled with her words. "D-Do...doyouloveme?" She spit it out so fast that Inu Yasha almost didn't hear her. Almost. She hung her head in embarrassment when he moved from beside her. Kagome didn't know where he had gone, but she maneuvered around so that her back was against the back of the couch, her knees were up at her head, and her face was in between her arms. Her elbows rested atop her knees, eyes closed.

An unsuspecting gasp escaped her lips when a calloused hand lifted her chin. Inu Yasha was crouched in front of her, with her chin cupped in the palm of his hand. With one word, she opened her eyes in pure shock and happiness. "Yes," he replied. She threw herself at him, latching her lips to his.

Good wasn't the word to describe the kiss. Beautiful wouldn't even do the job. This kiss, both to Inu Yasha and Kagome, was extravagant. They had never felt something so strong, yet so soft at the same time.

Her lips were everything he thought: soft, luscious, warm. They, just her lips, tasted like honey and vanilla. This kiss was nothing like he thought their first kiss would be like. He had expected him to try and kiss her, yet be 'sat' till next week for pulling the stunt. She did nothing of the sort, only melted in the embrace. He felt her skin under his hand shake with excitement as he stroked the sensitive patch under her chin. He smirked against her lips.

Kagome was in paradise. Never had she thought that Inu Yasha would be sitting with her, sharing the most pleasurable experience she had ever encountered. His lips were rough, but had a gentile feel to them. He didn't pressure her with them, just simply placed his lips on hers, waiting for her to deepen it. She could tell Inu Yasha was afraid of what she could do in this situation. He had just kissed her with out warning. Most girls would have just smacked him silly, but Kagome was madly in love with his man. A shiver ran down her back, causing her to shake when his fingers started to caress the skin under her chin. He felt him smirk, and smiled herself.

Her arms wrapped around his neck as his encased her at the waist. Inu Yasha's lean but muscular arms had protected her with such force and power before, but at the moment, they were caring for her, loving her. His hands slid slowly up and down her sides, and a short intake of breath was taken. He broke the kiss and watched her as he did it again. The girl was on the verge of laughing. 'Someone's ticklish.' he said with a grin. That information would come in handy later. He kissed her again, but then he heard it.

~ "Inu Yasha,"~ that sound... ~"Inu Yaaasha...."~ It was so familiar... The laugh was deadly, sounding as though many had suffered because of it, allowing it to survive. It sent shivers down his back. He broke the kiss, staring at Kagome. He knew where he had heard it before. ~"She looks good, don't she? Good enough to...eat...."~ There it was again.

He jumped away from her, panic flashed on his features. She watched him as he sat, obviously listening to something, but what? There wasn't anything to listen to besides the TV, and it was turned down. What was it he was so scared about?

~*~

"Kagura! Get out of here now!" Miroku had his left hand (I think that's the right hand...) on his prayer beads. He would not hesitate to release his kazaana. The wind sorceress saw this and paused, thinking of her choices. Being sucked into a void in some monk's hand was not how she planned to live her life, if you could say she was living. She hadn't a heart of her own, to carry with her. No, she wasn't living, although the kazaana still wasn't a good idea. She pulled a feather off of her head and went with it into the air. It carried her away, but not before passing on the horrifying message. The message that had been seen from Kanna's mirror that was bound to occur.

"The pain is great for him, and he will be devoured with out my master's help. He will die."

~*~End Chapter~*~

(February 24, 2004) Sara: Ah, crap, another short chapter...sorry about that. I really am. Oh, and just as an update on me personally, I hate my ex with a passion and am no longer heart broken over him!!

Inu: Good, now, shall we retire for the night, considering it is 1:01 a.m.? Besides, there is still something I wanna do before sleep...

Sara: * chuckle * Again, Inu Yasha? Gosh, that's twice in half an hour. Oh well. Lets go, lover!

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