Pride and Piercings

By Krazy-Kilala AKA Vixen or Kawai-chan

Chapter One: The Secret

Inuyasha watched Kagome touch her stomach gingerly for the thousandth time today, his amber eyes narrowing as he watched her wince. Something happened, and it had something to do with her stomach. He new he shouldn't of let her go back to her time for that week. But she had pleaded and begged, and when he still refused to let her go, she had sit him until next year, stomping home and screaming about how she would be back Friday. He knew he couldn't went after her, could've dragged her back, but after a few choice words he merely stated 'Feh' and had positioned himself in the Goshinboku, stubbornly refusing to leave until Kagome got back.

When she did, the first thing he noticed was how tenderly she walked, as if she was going to break, and when she brushed against some leaves that had grown out into the path, she winced when they dragged across her stomach. Now, two days later, she was still acting as if she would break. Or as if someone had injured her.

She was busy leaning over the fire, Sango and her feeding the flames with small twigs and branches they had gathered earlier. Miroku was busy playing a game called 'Jacks' with Shippou, who crowed with victory everytime he managed to snag more then Miroku, which was every time. Kirara was curled beside Miroku's leg, fiery red eyes watching the flames dance. Inuyasha leaned against the trunk of a large tree, ears twitching slightly as he listened to the coversation Kagome and Sango were having about 'dating', Sango looking very confused as Kagome said the in's and out's of dating.

"So, the father chooses who he wants his daughter to 'date?'" Sango asked, leaning back on her heels as she dusted off her hands.

"No, no. The point of dating is to go out with who you like." Kagome answered patiently, folding her legs under her and tucking her skirt modestly.

"Then what if your father doesn't approve of the match?" Sango questioned again.

Kagome smiled wicked and answered back. "You don't have to get married."

This made Sango look truly puzzled. "Then why do you date?" She asked.

For a second, Kagome seemed baffled, scratching her head for a second before answering. "To have fun!"

Sango nodded as if she understood, although the frown on her face it was obvious she didn't. But Kagome didn't push it, and instead unzipped her yellow bag and handed Sango and Miroku their sleeping blankets, that Kagome called a 'sleeping bag.' She rolled her's out on Inuyasha side of the fire, smiling at Shippou who immediately left his game with Miroku and scampered on the sleeping bag, chattering away to her about how bad he beat Miroku, who merely smiled and said. "Only because I let you." Which everyone laughed at, because they all knew how bad the houshi was with games.

Again, Kagome touched her stomach tenderly, cringing slightly. Inuyasha was worried when he felt her scent change, as if she was in pain. But he still said nothing, merely watching with keen eyes as she slipped under the top layer of the sleeping bag, Shippou curling by her side. He noticed how she made sure he didn't brush against her stomach, and his suspicion was immediately tweaked. He barely registered as the group all said goodnight to one anther. He barely heard her whisper as she rolled over to face the fire, bringing the sleeping bag up to her chin.

"Goodnight, Inuyasha."

He merely crossed his arms and gave a slight 'Feh', his amber eyes not catching her slight smile, because her back was to him.

The inu hanyou listened to everyone's breathing slowly deepen and even, a sign that the sandman had visited them all. His amber eyes flickering over the group and finally landing on Kagome, his suspicion and concern returning with full force. What was she trying to hide from him? Why was she in pain? She was hiding something from him, and he didn't like the idea of Kagome having a secret that hurt.

He stood up suddenly, walking over to Kagome and touched her back lightly, causing her to roll over on her stomach. Shippou whimpered in his sleep and scooted away from her slightly. One arm was flung at her side, the other one lying over her stomach almost protectively. Amber eyes narrowed slightly, one claw reaching forward and lightly tracing a pattern over her arm. She murmured something inaudible, moving her hand to her side and turning her head sideways.

Inuyasha watched the sleeping girl beneath him, bending down next to her and holding his breath has he breathed in her scent. It was fresh, clean, tinged with the scent of flowers that her bathing things smelled off. His nose twitched slightly, leaning down a little more and letting his hand slowly descend until his claws held the bottom of her shirt. His eyes steeled, although he was still cautious. If Kagome woke up with him slowly drawing up her shirt, she'd think that he turned into the hentai monk. Even if he explained he was only going to see if she was hurt, she wouldn't listen. He almost left her when he thought about the 'sits' he would receive. Almost.

Slowly, he begin to draw up her shirt, his breath catching in his throat as he saw a smooth portion of creamy skin. The tingling that zapped through him was familiar, his fangs biting into his bottom lip as he bit back his arousal. Kagome had been with him for a little under a year, and during that time he had to fight back every instinct he had not to take her. She was young, healthy, beautiful, and desirable. And, he noted, alive. She seemed to attract males everywhere, be it humans or demons. Look at that mangy wolf. His anger flared at just the thought of that no good youkai who had started calling Kagome 'his women' every since he kidnapped her. And what was worst, was that she was actually nice to him! She even flirted with him once, which was enough to make him want to kill that fleabag. But everytime he tried, Kagome sat him to hell, which caused Kouga to laugh his ass off and then sweep Kagome into his arms and ask her to come live with him. Luckily, Kagome always sent him on his way.

Inuyasha came back on the task at hand, beating down his desire as he slowed inched it forwards. He stopped an inch or so beneath her belly button, frowning slightly. Nothing. He started to draw it up more, when he suddenly heard Kagome mumble and her muscles tensing. She tossed her head slightly, causing her black tresses to fall over her face as she slowly begin to wake up.

Kagome could've sworn she saw Inuyasha standing above her, his hands trailing over her stomach, but when she sat up, he was still leaning against the tree, head down and it looked as if he were sleeping. Shrugging, she decided it must've be just a dream, and pulling down her shirt, which must've ridden up when she was tossing and turning, she laid back down and brought Shippou closer to her chest, closing her eyes and falling asleep again.

Inuyasha stilled every muscle in his body, fighting the desire to meet her eyes. When he felt her breathing begin to change, he had jumped back to his sleeping space so quick even Sesshomaru would be jealous. When he sensed her breath begin to deepen and even out again, he finally opened his eyes, staring at Kagome as she wandered off to dreamland again. He couldn't surpress the slight shiver of desire ran through him, at the thought of that inch of so of creamy, smooth skin. An almost wolf-like grin spread over his features. Even if Kagome continued to be nice to Kouga, she was still with him.

He solemned suddenly when he saw her cringe in her sleep when Shippou brushed against her stomach, his resolve hardening. He would find out why Kagome was in pain. Even a thousands sits wouldn't scare him off.

There you go, people. The starting of my first hentai/humerous fanfiction. I blame Quirkyslayer, she got me wanting to write something kind of....perverted! :::points accusing finger:::

Kagome: WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME?!

Inuyasha: :::snickers:::

Kagome: Your trying to look at my stomach! OSWARI!

Inuyasha: :::slams::: Damn you, bitch!

Me: Aahh.....you'll have to wait and see, I hope everyone can guess it, it's rather easy! If not, hopefully Inuyasha will discovery next time...and maybe get lucky along with it!

Inuyasha: Kagome, what's 'get lucky' mean?

Kagome: AHHHH! The writer is INSANE!

Remember, peoplez, review! :::holds ray gun:::: OR ELSE!

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