Kagome couldn't contain her happiness and clapped her hands once as she made a short leap into the air. Sesshomaru appeared to be amused at her antics, but said nothing, as he turned and walked just out of sight. Kagome took this as his signal to undress, which she did quickly. She walked into the water, which was a little cool, but not actually cold. She held her breath as she dunked under. Before she could rise she heard a huge splash and immediately popped up to see what had occurred.
She would have screamed to the top of her lungs if a strong arm had not snaked from behind her and swiftly covered her mouth. She calmed immediately as she realized who had grabbed her. Sesshomaru held her tightly against his chest, as he slowly removed his hand from her mouth.
Kagome became very aware of his bare chest pressing against her back. She pushed herself forward in the water and swung around to face him. He actually held a smile on his face. She studied him for a minute then said, "You are very handsome when you smile." She half expected an 'arigato', but also didn't expect him to say a word. She did not however, expect what he did next.
Sesshomaru couldn't take his eyes off of the radiant beauty before him. Her skin glistened with droplets of water. Her eyes sparkled with shimmering wet lashes. Before he new what he was doing Sesshomaru pulled her into an embrace. He had to taste her once more. The whole boring day his mind drifted repeatedly to those lips. Her scent only proved to be an enormous obstacle, as well. Every time he looked away from her face he was only assaulted by her lingering scent.
It pleased him further when they were refused by the villagers. He couldn't stand the smell of that many humans in one place anyway. It served to provide him with the perfect opportunity to get her alone. Sesshomaru coaxed her to open her lips allowing him entrance to her soft mouth. His hand traced down her back and over the swell of her perfectly round bottom. Just above her thigh, he cupped the round flesh and pulled her closer to him. Her gasp of surprise sent his heart racing.
The passionate kiss grew lustful in intensity. He could feel her claws pricking the flesh on his back. The feel of the pain mingled with the pleasure of her mouth sent him into a higher state of mind. He pulled back to look at her face. The lids of her eyes only opened halfway as she returned his look. The moonlight shimmered across her face, making her markings appear to dance. Her firm breasts were still pressed tightly against him. Lord Sesshomaru lost a bit of his well kept control.
Kagome was a little afraid of what she was feeling. The close proximity of a naked male sent all of her warning signals off, but when he took her mouth with his sensual lips she lost herself to her passion. He pulled back and was now staring at her, as though he could see her very soul. His hand moved to snake through the back of her hair, reminding her that it needed shampooing.
"Would you mind shampooing my hair Sesshomaru-sama," she asked sweetly, hoping he wouldn't think it beneath him. He nodded in agreement and she poured a little shampoo on her hair. The pads of his fingers massaged her scalp, and his claws gently moving through her hair made her want to scream in pleasure. A little moan slipped past her lips, and she pushed closer to him.
Sesshomaru had never washed anyone's hair but his own, and had to admit he was enjoying the pleasure it gave to the female. The strange liquid bubbled up covering his hand and then ran down his arm. It smelled of Jasmine, and he acknowledged that it must be the reason she always carried the scent of the white flowers. When she let out a moan, it sent heat through his loins. It took great willpower not to take her as his at that very moment.
Kagome hated to pull from the heavenly feel of his fingers on her scalp, but the shampoo was getting in her eyes. She dunked under the water and rinsed the suds from her hair. She popped back up to find him staring at her just as before. "Can I wash yours?"
He was reluctant at first, but the thought of how close she would be to him while she scrubbed his hair made him give his approval. He turned away from her allowing her access to his long ivory locks. The pleasure she bestowed upon him with her strange bubble mixture, almost overpowered the pleasure of feeling her breasts gently brushing against his back. The cool water had hardened her nipples, and he enjoyed himself thoroughly while they poked his back with her every movement.
"You can rinse now, my lord," she instructed shyly. Kagome loved the feel of his hair in her hands, it was like thousands of strands of silk flowing around her, tickling and caressing her whole body with it's magnificent length swirling in the water. He popped back up in only a few seconds, and Kagome held a cloth in her hand.
Sesshomaru was intrigued by this creature. She first cleansed his mane, and now wished to bathe his flesh. He allowed her to move the cloth over his skin. She made little circles as she scrubbed his chest, then swam gracefully around to continue the motions on his back. The light touch of her fingers leaving a trail of fire in their wake. He became increasingly glad his lower half was submerged, as his arousal could no longer be contained.
The demon lord took the cloth from the miko and began to duplicate her movements. He rubbed her back first and turned her to face him. He moved the cloth first down her neck , veering off to pull it across her shoulders. He traced the line of her right breast and pulled it over the firm mound. He delighted in the moan he received when it rolled over the taught caramel tip. He followed her flat stomach over to her left breast, and did the same, which elicited the same interesting response.
Kagome was lost in his touch. Her warning signals overloaded, shorted out, and then completely shut down. She allowed him access to her entire body as he finally dropped the cloth, which was replaced by only his strong hand.
They found themselves on the edge of the little pond exploring each other's body. The heat from each caress sent them both to new heights. Sesshomaru nipped at Kagome's flesh playfully moving from her neck downward. He raised his head and pulled her up to look him in the eye.
"I want you, Kagome. I want you to be mine always. Everything I have will be yours, and I will protect you with my life. Will you accept me?" He had to know if she really wanted him to continue. He fully intended to mark her for his own. "You will be marked as my mate, as custom holds, and I will forever belong to you."
She was curled up all snug in his furry boa, while he lay next to her. He caressed her cheek with his forefinger as he asked if she would accept him. Her mind was so fogged by the pleasure of the evening, that it was a little hard to think straight. She wanted him badly and her lustful body ached with its need. Never had she felt as safe and worshipped as she did at that very moment.
The journey had revealed many things to Kagome about this mysterious demon lord. He may be merciless when threatened, but he had a tender side as well. Never would she have dreamed that she would one day be considering this proposal from him. Everything in her screamed that this was right, and she always trusted her sixth sense.
This was a man who could equal her in power, and guide her in the ways of the youkai world. He was a strong leader and would certainly be a strong father for her children. He cared deeply for Rin, a child who wasn't really his own, and that proved his heart could hold mercy for others. Each day Kagome spent with him, she felt like she understood him all the more. The thought of living without him was no longer an option.
"Yes, I'm sure," she replied breathlessly just before he covered her lips with his own.
The intense lovemaking shook the heavens as Sesshomaru made Kagome his. The final act took place as his fangs sunk into her shoulder. The initial pain of it brought tears to her eyes, but she held back the scream that begged for release. She opened her eyes and sunk her own sharp fangs into his shoulder. The warmth of his blood filled her mouth giving her a pleasing tingle as it slid down into her belly.
The two lovers lay together occasionally nuzzling and licking their mating marks. For the first time in many days, Kagome felt like she could sleep. The last thing she saw as darkness enveloped her was a pair of twinkling amber eyes.