Chapter 16: transformation

Kagome's vision began to blur as her hand loosened on the hand Inuyasha had around her throat.

She had to tell him…

One last time…

"S-sit," she croaked .

Inuyasha's eyes widened as the rosary around his neck glowed and he went crashing down on top of her, knocking the air out of her.

Bad idea…

She lay there for a moment, trying to catch her breath. Inuyasha stirred on top of her.

She watched his face as his eyes slowly opened…

She sighed when her brown eyes connected with his amber ones.

"Ka-Kagome?" he whispered, "What happened?"

The tears came unexpectedly, and the next thing she knew she was crying into his chest. He wrapped his arms around her as he buried his head into the crook of her neck.

"Oh God Kagome, I'm sorry I didn't get here sooner," he whispered, his grip on her was possessive.

But mostly warm. Kagome couldn't get enough of the warmth he was radiating.

Suddenly Inuyasha touched her arm he had slashed and she winced. He paused and looked at her arm, his hands shaking.

"Kagome…w-what h-happened? Did Naraku do that?" he asked.

Kagome shook her head, biting her lip.

"Wait, where's my sword?" he asked, looking around him.

"It got knocked into the tree when Naraku threw you through the window," Kagome whispered.

Inuyasha gasped and pulled away from Kagome so he could look at her.

"Kagome," his eyes began to tear a bit, "D-did I do that to you?"

She nodded softly and found herself instantly in Inuyasha's embrace again as he stroked her hair.

"I am so sorry Kagome," he whispered.

"What happened to you?" Kagome asked.

Inuyasha sighed, "It happens whenever I fight and I lose my sword. My demon half comes out as a sort of second defense. When it happens I…I can't control myself…I can never remember anything afterward. Did I do anything else to you?"

Kagome shook her head, "No, why didn't you tell me?"

He sighed, "It's not exactly something I'm proud of. Normally I can control the transformations but…I guess…when I saw you lying there…and Naraku was smiling…I couldn't control myself."

Kagome rested her head against Inuyasha's, "It doesn't matter. I love you…thank you for coming."

Inuyasha kissed her and Kagome sighed. His lips were so warm…as they should be.

He pulled away a took his cell phone out of his pocket, "We should call the police."

Kagome nodded, "I should call my mom as well."

A few hours later, once a few phone calls had been made and Naraku had been taken away into custody, Kagome put away her cell.

"My mom says that I should stay out of the house for now, I guess I'll go to Sango's," she sighed.

Inuyasha frowned, "Sango and her family are out of town, she and her brother are staying with her grandparents. I thought you knew that?"

Kagome shook her head, "No, I didn't."

She sighed and sat on her doorstep, "Well then where am I going to go?"

Inuyasha stuck his hands in his pocket and looked at his feet, "I guess you could come to my place if you want…"

Kagome flushed and smiled, "Sure."

Inuyasha's ears perked up and he smiled, "Let's go then."

Kagome quickly ran into her house and changed into a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt. Then she packed all of the necessary things she would need for the night.

They walked to his car, Inuyasha's arm around Kagome's shoulders.

"You're shivering," he whispered as they got in the car.

Kagome smiled weakly, "I guess I'm still a little bit shaken up…"

Inuyasha nodded, "Do you want to tell me what happened?"

Kagome sighed and began at the beginning, starting when Sesshomaru had talked to her in the alley. Inuyasha listened patiently to everything she said, nodding when he understood and Kagome noticed that he gripped the steering wheel harder when she got to the part about Naraku.

"Did he…did he touch you?" Inuyasha growled, not taking his eyes off the road.

Kagome looked down at her hands that were trembling in her lap.

"Don't worry Inuyasha…you came before…before…well, it doesn't matter…he's gone now," Kagome sighed.

Inuyasha looked murderous.

They pulled up in to his driveway and got out of the car. Kagome noticed that Inuyasha was mumbling to himself as he slammed the car door.

They went into the house, but Kagome stopped him as soon as he closed the door.

"Inuyasha…" Kagome said softly.

Inuyasha turned and looked at her, his amber eyes filled with regret and worry. Suddenly Kagome found herself being pulled into Inuyasha's tight embrace which she returned gladly.

"I'm sorry Kagome…I'm sorry…I should have-"

"Inuyasha," Kagome cut him off, "stop blaming yourself! How could you have known that Naraku would come after me like that?"

"I should have…I mean…I…um…should have…"

Kagome smiled softly as his cheeks flushed.

"You came, and that's all that matters," she whispered.

Leaning toward him, she kissed him softly.

He sighed and kissed her back, pulling her back against him. Kagome couldn't help but smiled against his lips…he was so warm…so gentle…she couldn't get enough of him…

Suddenly there was a soft cough from behind them and they broke apart. They turned around to see Sesshomaru standing there, his face unreadable.

Kagome flushed and took a step back from Inuyasha.

"Sesshomaru…" Inuyasha said softly.

Kagome looked between the two brothers, waiting for something…anything…to happen.

Inuyasha's eyes were shining with soft tears and his hands were clenched into fists at his sides. Sesshomaru looked at his brother, and his face almost softened a bit.

"Sesshomaru…you, I….thank you," Inuyasha whispered and Kagome had to strain her ears to hear him, "Thank you…for helping her…"

Kagome looked over at Sesshomaru and almost died. On his face was the tiniest smile that Kagome wondered if she had imagined it. Sesshomaru merely nodded and then walked past the two, and went out the front door.

Inuyasha and Kagome stood alone in silence for what seemed like an eternity.

After a while Inuyasha looked at her and smiled, "That was sufficiently weird huh?"

Kagome nodded, "He really does care for you Inuyasha, even if he doesn't always show it…"

Inuyasha nodded and then took her hand, leading her into the living room.

"Do you want to watch a movie?" Inuyasha asked.

Kagome nodded.

They put in 'Hostage' and then curled up on the couch together. Kagome rested her head on Inuyasha's shoulder as her put his arm around her.

"Hey Kagome," Inuyasha said suddenly, "I never did tell you what a great job you did in the play tonight."

Kagome looked up at him and smiled, "Thank you Inuyasha, you did well too."

He smiled and kissed her softly.

She smiled and ran her fingers through his hair as they kissed. When she got to his ears she stroked them softly and Inuyasha let out a purring sound.

Kagome pulled back and laughed, "Did you just purr?"

He flushed and shook his head furiously, "No! why would I do something as stupid as that! I'm a dog demon Kagome, not some weak cat demon."

Kagome giggled and stroked his ears again. Inuyasha closed his eyes and purred again.

"That sounded like a purr to me!" Kagome laughed.

Inuyasha growled, "Why you-"

Kagome laughed again as Inuyasha made a grab for her, but she jumped off the couch. Inuyasha grabbed for her again but she dodged him.

"Get back here Kagome!" he yelled as he chased her through the house.

Kagome laughed. This was so immature…but what the hell? It was fun!

She turned and hid around a corner and listened for Inuyasha.

Silence…

She peaked her head around the corner but saw nothing but an empty hallway.

Where did he go?

She decided to go around the other way just in case he too was hiding around the other corner.

Just as she turned around she ran into something…something warm…and breathing.

She lifted her head up to come eye to eye with those lovely amber eyes.

She flushed, "Oh, hi Inuyasha! Where did you come from?"

Inuyasha smirked, "I think I know my house a little better then you do Kagome."

"I suppose…"

He smiled again and then he kissed her. Kagome hadn't quite expected it, but excepted it in the end…

"So…" Kagome smiled as she pulled away, "Are you prepared to admit that you do indeed purr?"

Inuyasha scowled, "Not a chance."

Before she could respond he captured her lips again, but this time with more intensity. Kagome gasped when his hands went to her waist as he slowly backed her into the wall.

Her mind started going fuzzy as the passion in his kiss sent her flying out of control.

Her arms went around his neck as she returned the kiss.

Inuyasha sighed as one of his hands tangled itself in her hair as the other slowly crept up her shirt. His fingers felt like fire on her skin as they slowly climbed higher and moved around to her back.

Inuyasha pulled away from her lips and they both gasped for much needed air. Kagome bit her lip as Inuyasha placed soft kisses along her neck.

Kagome's own hands moved from Inuyasha's hair to the edge of his shirt. Her hands were cold so he gasped softly when her hands touched his skin. She ran her fingers against his well toned stomach and chest. When Inuyasha nipped at her earlobe she clawed lightly at his stomach.

Inuyasha's hand went back down to her stomach and grabbed lightly onto the edge of her shirt, slowly pulling it up.

Kagome too started to pull up his shirt and his lips left hers as he lifted her shirt over her head. He paused as he dropped her shirt at his feet and allowed Kagome to pull off his own shirt.

Kagome flushed when she realized that she was standing in her bra, and Inuyasha smiled softly.

"Don't be embarrassed Kagome, you are so beautiful," he whispered and kissed her again.

Kagome smiled against his lips as he wrapped his arms around her bare back, the contact making her shiver.

Inuyasha's body was pressing against her body so tightly that Kagome began to slide up the wall. She wrapped her legs around his waist and Inuyasha supported her with his arms.

He turned around and started to walk down the hall, his lips never leaving Kagome's.

Kagome didn't know where he was taking her, but she had a pretty idea that they were in his room when she felt her head hit soft pillows. She opened her eyes and glanced around the room for a moment.

The walls were painted a deep red and the bed cover she was lying on were also red.

Big surprise.

Inuyasha's hand went to the small of her back and he arched her body into his.

"I love you Kagome," he whispered into her ear as he kissed her cheek.

"I love you too Inuyasha…always…"

…………….NEXT DAY……………

Kagome opened her eyes the next morning to a very unfamiliar surrounding. Everything was red…

She gasped lightly as everything quickly came back to her.

Turning over slowly she came face to face with Inuyasha, who was wearing nothing but the sheet he was covered with. She glanced down at herself and could say the same thing for herself…

She had slept with Inuyasha…

She closed her eyes and waited for a moment.

She didn't feel any different, if anything, she felt happier then she had felt for weeks now

Smiling at the sleeping half demon next to her, she curled into his chest and kissed his collar bone softly. Inuyasha's ears twitched and he yawned.

He paused when he felt something against his chest, and when he looked down he smiled into Kagome's deep brown eyes.

"Morning," he smiled softly and kissed her forehead.

She giggled, "Morning."

He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer, burying his head in her hair.

"What do you want to do today?" Kagome asked.

Inuyasha lifted his head and smirked at her, "I have an idea…"

His fingers traced along her waist and Kagome shuddered.

She smacked him playfully, "You pervert."

He looked at her with a shocked expression, "I didn't mean that Kagome! I was merely suggesting that we go see a movie with Miroku and Sango…I didn't know that you had such a sick mind baby…"

Kagome glared at him ,"Shut up, Sango's out of town, you know that!"

Inuyasha flushed and kissed her softly.

After they had both showered…separately…and gotten dressed, they decided to go to the ramen diner for lunch.

The dinner was practically empty except for an elderly couple sitting in the corner. Their old weathered faces smiled lovingly at each other and the old man kissed the old woman's palm, making her giggle.

Kagome smiled at them as Inuyasha and her sat down. When she looked at him, Kagome noticed that he was looking at the couple oddly.

"What's wrong Inuyasha?" she asked softly.

Inuyasha turned and looked at her, "Do you think we'll end up like them?"

Kagome smiled brightly, her cheeks flushing, "Maybe, I guess we'll see."

He smiled and kissed her own palm, "I hope so."

She smiled, her heart fluttering.

Did he really want to be with her that long?

She loved him more then anything… she smiled bigger as she imagined their future together.

Kagome sighed as her smiled faded.

"Kagome? What's wrong?" Inuyasha squeezed her hand.

"I was just thinking…" she mumbled, "Naraku is too young to go to jail so he'll be out of jail within a few days. What am I going to do? I don't want to spend the rest of my life constantly looking behind my shoulder…"

Inuyasha's eyes fell to where his thumb was stroking Kagome's hand.

"I don't know what's going to happen Kagome, but I do know for a fact that I will always be here to protect you," he whispered.

Kagome smiled.

"Thank you Inuyasha, I know you will be…"

PLEASE REVIEW AND TELL ME………SHOULD I END IT HERE? OR CONTINUE? HMM? WHAT DO I DO! I'M STUCK!