Winter Wonderland
Chapter Six
Inu-Yasha couldn't' move as he stared into Kagome's half closed eyes. Her lips were still pressed against his and the demon inside of him was screaming at him to kiss her back But before he could get the chance Kagome pulled away and buried her face into her knees which were now drawn up to her chest.
"I'm sorry . . . I don't know what came over me . . ." whispered Kagome.
Inu-Yasha could hear the pain in her voice and could smell the scent of salt water coming from Kagome's eyes. The half demon still couldn't speak as his mind was racing on the events that had just taken place.
"Ka . . . Kago . . . Kagome?" Inu-Yasha finally whispered.
"I'm sorry Inu-Yasha . . . I just . . . I . . ." the girl was cut off as Inu-Yasha pulled Kagome onto his lap and held her in his warm arms.
"What are you sorry for?" Inu-Yasha whispered into her hair.
"For kissing you . . . I know I'm just a friend . . . but . . ."
Kagome was cut off as Inu-Yasha pressed his lips onto hers. She was of course surprised at first, but soon got over the shock and she kissed Inu- Yasha back. The half demon gave a low growl from his throat as he felt her respond and kissed her back even more passionately. Inu-Yasha pulled the girl more closer to him, his arms crushing her against his warm body as they shared a gentle, yet passionate kiss, but it was soon over as they had to come for air. Kagome stared into Inu-Yasha's golden eyes, her own were full of confusion. "Inu . . . Yasha?"
"Yes?" mumbled Inu-Yasha.
"Why . . . I don't . . . understand . . ."
"Kagome . . . ever since the day you released me from the tree, my soul was reborn, and I was given a second chance at life thanks to you. At first . . . I will admit that I just did see you as a copy of Kikyo . . . but after I got to know you better, saw you for you . . . Kagome Higurashi from the future. Then you became my best friend, and I will admit when I thought I had chosen to be with Kikyo, I wasn't quite sure of my feelings for you, but the thought of you not being in my life just crushed me. I knew at the time it would have been cruel of you to come back, but when you said you would stay with me, I can't even explain how I felt. But as we traveled more together, it was then that I realized that I was in love with you. I especially realized that time when you almost died from the poison and fire that . . . if were gone from my life forever, then I wouldn't be able to go one in this world anymore,"
" . . . "
"Kagome . . . I love you," whispered Inu-Yasha as he buried his face into the crook of Kagome's neck, "I would have told you sooner, but I thought that since I was a dirty half breed, you'd just see me more as a friend,"
Kagome was speechless, in less than three minutes they had kissed and Inu-Yasha was confessing his love to her.
"I understand if you just see me as a friend . . . I just thought . . . you kissed me . . . " Inu-Yasha suddenly released Kagome and turned his back to her.
She could hear the pain and sorrow in his voice, and felt guilty because she had not yet told him her feelings.
"Inu-Yasha . . ." Kagome scooted closer to the half demon and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind, "I love you too,"
Inu-Yasha's head shot up and he turned to look Kagome right in the eyes, "Really?"
"Yeah . . . I've been in love with you ever since I met you, but I didn't realize it till that day you had chosen Kikyo, but I couldn't help but think what it would be like not to see your face again, hear your voice, so I decided that I would be with you forever. But I never . . . I though you had loved Kikyo and . . ."
Inu-Yasha wrapped Kagome in his arms again and held her to his chest. Kagome wrapped her own arms around the strong half demons waist and buried her face into his chest.
"Kagome . . . you have no idea . . . how . . . relieved I feel," whispered Inu-Yasha into her hair.
"Me too," mumbled Kagome.
Inu-Yasha kissed the girls forehead and held her tighter, never wanting to let go. Kagome however shifted slightly so she was eye level with Inu- Yasha. Before the half demon could speak Kagome kissed him again, except this one was filled with more passion and demanding. Growling low in his throat Inu-Yasha responded back, kissing her just as passionately. Inu- Yasha let his one hand drift into her soft hair, while the other was on the small of her back. Kagome gave a small squeak as she felt the half demons rough tongue graze her lips . . . almost begging to enter her mouth. Giving a moan of approval Kagome opened her mouth and let the half demon ravish her mouth with that tongue of his. Inu-Yasha pulled Kagome closer to him so he could show her how much passion and love he had bottled up inside for almost two years. Kagome's mind was racing as she kissed Inu- Yasha, which had been her dream come true. Wrapping her arms around the half demons neck, she pulled him even closer so that their bodies were pressed tightly against each other. (Just good old making out people, so don't freak out that there is all of a sudden going to be a lemon scene here) Kagome suddenly lost her balance on Inu-Yasha's lap and fell on her back with Inu-Yasha landing on top of her. A shiver went through both their bodies with the position they were in.
"Maybe we should head inside?" suggested Inu-Yasha.
"Yeah, it's getting cold out here," blushed Kagome.
Inu-Yasha stood and took Kagome into his arms before jumping to their bedroom window and crawling inside the darken room. Setting Kagome down, Inu-Yasha turned on the light and grabbed his PJ's off his bed and left the room momentarily to change. Kagome quickly changed into her night gown and crawled into be before Inu-Yasha came back. *I can't believe this is happening, I still think this is a dream,* her thoughts were interrupted as Inu-Yasha walked into the bedroom in his night clothing. Blushing, Inu- Yasha walked to his bed and laid down as Kagome turned out the light.
"Good night," whispered Kagome, "I love you,"
"Love you too," whispered Inu-Yasha as he closed his eyes.
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One hour went by, then two and yet Inu-Yasha could not fall asleep, and by the rhythm of Kagome's breathing she was still awake too. *Why can't I sleep? Is it just the excitement that Kagome loves me back? Maybe . . . but I have a sudden need to . . .*
Finally making up his mind, Inu-Yasha pulled back the covers and crept to Kagome's bed.
"Kagome?"
"Yes?"
"Can I . . . can I sleep with you?"
"Inu-Yasha! We just kissed . . ."
"I don't mean that! I meant just regular sleeping!"
"Oh, well sure," Kagome scooted to the edge of the bed to make room for Inu-Yasha.
"Thanks," whispered Inu-Yasha as he pulled the thick covers over his body.
The two lay in the dark, really not knowing what to say to one another. Every time Kagome shifted she could hear Inu-Yasha's breathing stop, but resumed a moment later. *Why is he so nervous?* thought Kagome, "Inu- Yasha?"
"Y . . . Ye . . . Yes?" he stammered.
Kagome sat up and crawled towards Inu-Yasha. She could tell he was suddenly extremely nervous as she hovered above him for a moment, but then rested back down with her head on his chest and her arms wrapping around his shoulders, "Can I hold you?" Kagome could feel his clawed hands on her back as he pulled her fully on top of him.
"Of course," whispered Inu-Yasha, as he started to kiss her neck, "As long as I can hold you,"
Kagome giggled propped her self up again using her fore arms and just stared at the half demon underneath her. Bringing her left hand up, she began to trace his face with her index finger. Sighing, Inu-Yasha closed his eyes and enjoyed the moment of Kagome's finger tracing his face. She traced his nose, his cheek, across his eyes, chin, and over his long eye lashes. When she stopped Inu-Yasha half opened his eyes to see Kagome leaning her head towards him and closed his eyes again, waiting for her to kiss him. But her lips never touched his. Kagome kissed Inu-Yasha's neck, then his chin, and then briefly against his lips before the half demon could respond. Shifting slightly, Kagome moved her body up so she could kiss his nose, both his closed eyelids, then his forehead, and Inu- Yasha almost jumped as he felt her kiss his hair in the spot right between his ears. *If Inu-Yasha likes his ears touched, then maybe he will like this* though Kagome as she moved to his right ear and kissed the tip gently.
"Kagome," gasped Inu-Yasha as a shiver went through his body. He pulled Kagome back down to his chest, his hands massaging her back.
"Did that hurt?" asked Kagome.
"No it felt good, too good actually," whispered Inu-Yasha, "If you had continued . . ."
Kagome pecked Inu-Yasha on the lips and smiled at his honesty, "I understand," whispered Kagome as she snuggled closer to his chest.
Inu-Yasha smiled and held her tighter, as if he were to let go, she would disappear.
"Inu-Yasha?"
"Hmm?"
"Are things going to change between us?"
"Well . . . yes of course they are,"
"I just think that . . . it would be wise if we didn't act like this when we return to the past,"
"Why not? If I don't then Kouga will try to get his hands on you,"
"I know, it's just that . . . if Naraku knows were together like this, then . . . well you know what he could do,"
Inu-Yasha fully understood Kagome's meaning and nodded, "You're right, when we return we'll act as if nothing has changed, but for the time being we can show our love for each other,"
Kagome nodded and traced her finger up and down Inu-Yasha's chest, "Inu- Yasha?"
"Yes?"
"Did you and Kikyo ever . . ."
"No,"
"But you didn't even let me finish my sentence,"
"I know what you were going to ask. Back then, Kikyo only let me hug her, and to be honest my first kiss was that night when she tried to drag me to hell, and then my second kiss was from you when we were fighting Kaguya (Second movie people). I did sleep in the same room as her so that no one would harm her, but that's about it,"
"Well, you're the first person I've ever kissed," admitted Kagome.
"Good, because I want to be the only one to touch you or kiss you,"
Kagome giggled.
"Which means I'll have to do something about Hojo and that wimpy wolf,"
"Relax Inu-Yasha, you're the only one I want to be with,"
"Let's get some sleep now," whispered Inu-Yasha.
Kagome gave off a small yawn before whispering, "I love you,"
"I love you too, my Kagome,"
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The sun slowly started to rise in the horizon spreading the light over the snow making it glitter like diamonds. It slowly crept to the Higurashi's cabin and onto the sleeping couple who were still holding each other tightly as they slept. Inu-Yasha gave off a small groan, not wanting to be woken from the land of dreams. Finally the sun won the battle and Inu-Yasha slowly opened his golden orbs so they could adjust to the light. Shaking his head, Inu-Yasha smiled to see Kagome still lying on top of him. His hand drifter to her soft midnight hair and he buried his nose into the soft curls, inhaling her sweet scent that surrounded him. Like yesterday morning, he wished he could just stay like this with her forever. Inu-Yasha was thankful to hear that everyone in the house was still sleeping and would not disturb him like yesterday morning. Sighing, he looked down at the girl in his arms and kissed her soundly on the lips, and smiled as she mumbled something in her sleep.
*She's so beautiful . . . even more beautiful than Kikyo ever was, but speaking of Kikyo what am I going to do about her? Since it's not the real Kikyo I should just kill her . . . but . . . no I can't . . . even though she's not the real Kikyo . . . she still looks like the real Kikyo . . . I can't harm her just like I couldn't harm Kagome, but it is my duty to take care of her*
"Inu-Yasha . . ."
The half demon glanced down and smiled as he heard Kagome mumble his name in her sleep. She mumbled his name, not Kouga's or any other mans name, she had said his name. Leaning down he kissed Kagome on the cheek and began to nuzzle her neck. Kagome gave off a small groan and half opened his eyes to see Inu-Yasha sucking on her neck. She giggled since his rough tongue was licking a certain ticklish spot.
"What?" asked Inu-Yasha as his eyes met hers.
"Tickles," whispered Kagome.
"Oh is that so? I wonder where else you're ticklish,"
"Don't you dare,"
Inu-Yasha's hands went to her sides causing her to giggle some more, but he found her most ticklish spot was the back of her neck. Kagome tried to keep silent, but as Inu-Yasha's fingers danced over her neck, she would give off a rather large squeak.
"Stop or I'll say the word," whispered Kagome.
"Okay,"
"Now . . . where are you ticklish?" Kagome ran her hands over the half demons neck, sides and stomach, but he didn't seem ticklish at all . . . that is until her hands went under his arm pits and he moved so suddenly she was almost thrown off the bed, "Seems I've found your ticklish spot," whispered Kagome.
"Unless you want to wake your family, you better keep your fingers out of there," chuckled Inu-Yasha.
Smiling, Kagome rested her head back on Inu-Yasha's chest.
"So were going to go . . . what did you call it again?" asked Inu-Yasha.
"Skating, the ice should be ready by now," whispered Kagome.
"Well you know . . . I'm still tired,"
"Tired? You're never tired when were searching for the jewel shards,"
"Well I have to stay awake to protect you guys, but here I can relax,"
"Then go back to sleep," Kagome sang.
"You got a pretty voice too," yawned Inu-Yasha, exposing his fangs.
"Thank you," whispered Kagome as she pecked Inu-Yasha on the cheek as an award for his nice comment. Her fingers curled into Inu-Yasha's silver locks, "You're hair so soft, and here I thought it would be rough and tangled,"
"Dog demon hair is always soft," whispered Inu-Yasha, his eyes half closed, "Enough talking, let's sleep,"
Rubbing her nose against his she rested her head beside his and wrapped her arms around Inu-Yasha's shoulders.
"Kagome? Inu-Yasha?"
Both jumped at the sound of Kagome's mother's voice.
"Yes mom?"
"Are you two awake?"
"Yes!" Kagome and Inu-Yasha said in unison.
"Good, I'll start making the pancakes then,"
Both sighed as they heard Mrs. Higurashi walking down the stairs.
"Shall we get up?" asked Kagome.
"Sure," whispered Inu-Yasha.
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Kagome and Inu-Yasha walked down the stairs hand in hand and sat down at the table. Both Sota and Grandpa looked suspicious at the two, but Kagome's mother just smiled and passed her daughter the bowl of bacon.
"Kagome, the ice rink is ready so you two and your brother can go skating today," said Mrs. Higurashi cheerfully.
"Thanks mom," said Kagome as she took a bite into her pancakes.
"What are these?" asked Inu-Yasha.
"Just try the pancakes, but the bacon is made out of pig,"
"Yeah, I can smell that from here,"
RIIIINNNNNNGGGGG!
"I'll get it," said Sota running for the phone.
"First before you two go skating can you help me get some of the presents under the tree?"
"Sure,"
"Um Kagome, Eri's on the phone," said Sota, holding the cordless phone.
"Can you bring it here please?" asked Kagome.
Sota passed Kagome the phone, "Kagome?"
"Hi Eri it's me,"
"So what's up?"
"Is the rink ready?"
"Yes it is,"
"Can me and the others come over?"
"Sure, but come around three, because I'm going to teach Inu-Yasha to skate,"
"You mean he's never skated either?" asked Eri.
"No, in fact he's never been to the mountains,"
"Well, we'll come by at three then, but Hojo might be coming earlier, as soon as he heard the rink was ready he shot out the door,"
"Hojo's in the same room with you guys?"
"No, he came to borrow some tooth paste and he heard me talking, and there he goes in his car,"
"Well it's about a half hour till here, so I guess it will be okay,"
"So we'll see you at three?"
"Yup,"
"Okay, bye till then,"
"Bye,"
Kagome clicked the power button off the phone and handed it back to her brother.
"Well that was a nice breakfast," said Grandpa putting his dishes into the sink.
"So who's going to help with the dishes?" asked Kagome's mom.
"I will," offered Inu-Yasha.
"Are you sure?"
"I haven't done them yet,"
"Well I guess it is your turn then. Kagome I guess you can wrap his presents then while he's down here,"
"Presents?"
"Yes, the whole family got you gifts,"
Kagome, Grandpa, and Sota left the kitchen leaving Mrs. Higurashi and Inu- Yasha alone.
"Mrs. Higurashi . . . I didn't get guys anything . . . I mean i don't have any . . . what do you call it . . . um gold?"
"Do you mean money?"
"Yeah,"
"Oh, Inu-Yasha don't worry about it, you're part of our family you don't need to get us anything, we're just happy that you're here,"
"I know, but I . . . I really want to get something for Kagome,"
"I think I can help you with that,"
"But you wouldn't mind if I got you and the others something?"
"Inu-Yasha I already . . ."
"I know it's just . . . I've never gotten gifts before . . . I feel guilty that I'm getting some . . . and yet I can't return . . ."
"Well if that's how you feel, then I'll help you get something for the others, and especially Kagome,"
"Thanks," said Inu-Yasha grabbing a towel to dry the dishes.
"Oh by the way, if you and Kagome do want to have some privacy, lock your door next time,"
Inu-Yasha didn't know what the hell she was talking about, but blushed when he did, "So . . . you saw?"
"Yes,"
"And . . . you don't mind?"
"No, just as long as you don't do 'anything else' I'm fine with it,"
"I meant . . . you don't mind that I'm a half breed?"
Mrs. Higurashi placed a hand on Inu-Yasha's shoulder, "No I don't mind at all. Kagome told me how a lot of people in your time do mind that, but I don't,"
"Yeah?"
"I mean Kagome has become so much happier since you've come into her life, but as long as you treat her right, I will have no complaints,"
Smiling, Inu-Yasha started to dry the dishes, not noticing Kagome standing near the door way.
Inu-Yasha soon came back up to his and Kagome's room to get dressed, but when he opened the door he had a girl in his arms.
"So, shall we do some skating?" asked Kagome, kissing Inu-Yasha on the lips.
"Sure, just let me get dressed,"
"I'll be waiting for you downstairs," whispered Kagome, blowing into the half demons left ear which sent a shiver down his spine.
"Hey, that felt nice,"
"I'll have to make a note of the for future reference," giggled Kagome.
Inu-Yasha smiled as he watched Kagome's retreating back head down the stairs.
TBC . . .
Holy crap! Sixteen reviews on one chapter! And here I thought eleven was good for my other fic Rain of Blood, but boy was I wrong. Anyway I would like to thank everyone for the reviews, you guys are the greatest. I tried to add quite a bit a fluff to this chapter since the next one is a little bit of Hojo bashing with crack the whip. If any of you don't know what that is, you'll see in the next chapter. Maybe this chapter was a little corney too? I don't know, just review and tell me what you think and if I should continue! Love you all! Lynns
Chapter Six
Inu-Yasha couldn't' move as he stared into Kagome's half closed eyes. Her lips were still pressed against his and the demon inside of him was screaming at him to kiss her back But before he could get the chance Kagome pulled away and buried her face into her knees which were now drawn up to her chest.
"I'm sorry . . . I don't know what came over me . . ." whispered Kagome.
Inu-Yasha could hear the pain in her voice and could smell the scent of salt water coming from Kagome's eyes. The half demon still couldn't speak as his mind was racing on the events that had just taken place.
"Ka . . . Kago . . . Kagome?" Inu-Yasha finally whispered.
"I'm sorry Inu-Yasha . . . I just . . . I . . ." the girl was cut off as Inu-Yasha pulled Kagome onto his lap and held her in his warm arms.
"What are you sorry for?" Inu-Yasha whispered into her hair.
"For kissing you . . . I know I'm just a friend . . . but . . ."
Kagome was cut off as Inu-Yasha pressed his lips onto hers. She was of course surprised at first, but soon got over the shock and she kissed Inu- Yasha back. The half demon gave a low growl from his throat as he felt her respond and kissed her back even more passionately. Inu-Yasha pulled the girl more closer to him, his arms crushing her against his warm body as they shared a gentle, yet passionate kiss, but it was soon over as they had to come for air. Kagome stared into Inu-Yasha's golden eyes, her own were full of confusion. "Inu . . . Yasha?"
"Yes?" mumbled Inu-Yasha.
"Why . . . I don't . . . understand . . ."
"Kagome . . . ever since the day you released me from the tree, my soul was reborn, and I was given a second chance at life thanks to you. At first . . . I will admit that I just did see you as a copy of Kikyo . . . but after I got to know you better, saw you for you . . . Kagome Higurashi from the future. Then you became my best friend, and I will admit when I thought I had chosen to be with Kikyo, I wasn't quite sure of my feelings for you, but the thought of you not being in my life just crushed me. I knew at the time it would have been cruel of you to come back, but when you said you would stay with me, I can't even explain how I felt. But as we traveled more together, it was then that I realized that I was in love with you. I especially realized that time when you almost died from the poison and fire that . . . if were gone from my life forever, then I wouldn't be able to go one in this world anymore,"
" . . . "
"Kagome . . . I love you," whispered Inu-Yasha as he buried his face into the crook of Kagome's neck, "I would have told you sooner, but I thought that since I was a dirty half breed, you'd just see me more as a friend,"
Kagome was speechless, in less than three minutes they had kissed and Inu-Yasha was confessing his love to her.
"I understand if you just see me as a friend . . . I just thought . . . you kissed me . . . " Inu-Yasha suddenly released Kagome and turned his back to her.
She could hear the pain and sorrow in his voice, and felt guilty because she had not yet told him her feelings.
"Inu-Yasha . . ." Kagome scooted closer to the half demon and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind, "I love you too,"
Inu-Yasha's head shot up and he turned to look Kagome right in the eyes, "Really?"
"Yeah . . . I've been in love with you ever since I met you, but I didn't realize it till that day you had chosen Kikyo, but I couldn't help but think what it would be like not to see your face again, hear your voice, so I decided that I would be with you forever. But I never . . . I though you had loved Kikyo and . . ."
Inu-Yasha wrapped Kagome in his arms again and held her to his chest. Kagome wrapped her own arms around the strong half demons waist and buried her face into his chest.
"Kagome . . . you have no idea . . . how . . . relieved I feel," whispered Inu-Yasha into her hair.
"Me too," mumbled Kagome.
Inu-Yasha kissed the girls forehead and held her tighter, never wanting to let go. Kagome however shifted slightly so she was eye level with Inu- Yasha. Before the half demon could speak Kagome kissed him again, except this one was filled with more passion and demanding. Growling low in his throat Inu-Yasha responded back, kissing her just as passionately. Inu- Yasha let his one hand drift into her soft hair, while the other was on the small of her back. Kagome gave a small squeak as she felt the half demons rough tongue graze her lips . . . almost begging to enter her mouth. Giving a moan of approval Kagome opened her mouth and let the half demon ravish her mouth with that tongue of his. Inu-Yasha pulled Kagome closer to him so he could show her how much passion and love he had bottled up inside for almost two years. Kagome's mind was racing as she kissed Inu- Yasha, which had been her dream come true. Wrapping her arms around the half demons neck, she pulled him even closer so that their bodies were pressed tightly against each other. (Just good old making out people, so don't freak out that there is all of a sudden going to be a lemon scene here) Kagome suddenly lost her balance on Inu-Yasha's lap and fell on her back with Inu-Yasha landing on top of her. A shiver went through both their bodies with the position they were in.
"Maybe we should head inside?" suggested Inu-Yasha.
"Yeah, it's getting cold out here," blushed Kagome.
Inu-Yasha stood and took Kagome into his arms before jumping to their bedroom window and crawling inside the darken room. Setting Kagome down, Inu-Yasha turned on the light and grabbed his PJ's off his bed and left the room momentarily to change. Kagome quickly changed into her night gown and crawled into be before Inu-Yasha came back. *I can't believe this is happening, I still think this is a dream,* her thoughts were interrupted as Inu-Yasha walked into the bedroom in his night clothing. Blushing, Inu- Yasha walked to his bed and laid down as Kagome turned out the light.
"Good night," whispered Kagome, "I love you,"
"Love you too," whispered Inu-Yasha as he closed his eyes.
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One hour went by, then two and yet Inu-Yasha could not fall asleep, and by the rhythm of Kagome's breathing she was still awake too. *Why can't I sleep? Is it just the excitement that Kagome loves me back? Maybe . . . but I have a sudden need to . . .*
Finally making up his mind, Inu-Yasha pulled back the covers and crept to Kagome's bed.
"Kagome?"
"Yes?"
"Can I . . . can I sleep with you?"
"Inu-Yasha! We just kissed . . ."
"I don't mean that! I meant just regular sleeping!"
"Oh, well sure," Kagome scooted to the edge of the bed to make room for Inu-Yasha.
"Thanks," whispered Inu-Yasha as he pulled the thick covers over his body.
The two lay in the dark, really not knowing what to say to one another. Every time Kagome shifted she could hear Inu-Yasha's breathing stop, but resumed a moment later. *Why is he so nervous?* thought Kagome, "Inu- Yasha?"
"Y . . . Ye . . . Yes?" he stammered.
Kagome sat up and crawled towards Inu-Yasha. She could tell he was suddenly extremely nervous as she hovered above him for a moment, but then rested back down with her head on his chest and her arms wrapping around his shoulders, "Can I hold you?" Kagome could feel his clawed hands on her back as he pulled her fully on top of him.
"Of course," whispered Inu-Yasha, as he started to kiss her neck, "As long as I can hold you,"
Kagome giggled propped her self up again using her fore arms and just stared at the half demon underneath her. Bringing her left hand up, she began to trace his face with her index finger. Sighing, Inu-Yasha closed his eyes and enjoyed the moment of Kagome's finger tracing his face. She traced his nose, his cheek, across his eyes, chin, and over his long eye lashes. When she stopped Inu-Yasha half opened his eyes to see Kagome leaning her head towards him and closed his eyes again, waiting for her to kiss him. But her lips never touched his. Kagome kissed Inu-Yasha's neck, then his chin, and then briefly against his lips before the half demon could respond. Shifting slightly, Kagome moved her body up so she could kiss his nose, both his closed eyelids, then his forehead, and Inu- Yasha almost jumped as he felt her kiss his hair in the spot right between his ears. *If Inu-Yasha likes his ears touched, then maybe he will like this* though Kagome as she moved to his right ear and kissed the tip gently.
"Kagome," gasped Inu-Yasha as a shiver went through his body. He pulled Kagome back down to his chest, his hands massaging her back.
"Did that hurt?" asked Kagome.
"No it felt good, too good actually," whispered Inu-Yasha, "If you had continued . . ."
Kagome pecked Inu-Yasha on the lips and smiled at his honesty, "I understand," whispered Kagome as she snuggled closer to his chest.
Inu-Yasha smiled and held her tighter, as if he were to let go, she would disappear.
"Inu-Yasha?"
"Hmm?"
"Are things going to change between us?"
"Well . . . yes of course they are,"
"I just think that . . . it would be wise if we didn't act like this when we return to the past,"
"Why not? If I don't then Kouga will try to get his hands on you,"
"I know, it's just that . . . if Naraku knows were together like this, then . . . well you know what he could do,"
Inu-Yasha fully understood Kagome's meaning and nodded, "You're right, when we return we'll act as if nothing has changed, but for the time being we can show our love for each other,"
Kagome nodded and traced her finger up and down Inu-Yasha's chest, "Inu- Yasha?"
"Yes?"
"Did you and Kikyo ever . . ."
"No,"
"But you didn't even let me finish my sentence,"
"I know what you were going to ask. Back then, Kikyo only let me hug her, and to be honest my first kiss was that night when she tried to drag me to hell, and then my second kiss was from you when we were fighting Kaguya (Second movie people). I did sleep in the same room as her so that no one would harm her, but that's about it,"
"Well, you're the first person I've ever kissed," admitted Kagome.
"Good, because I want to be the only one to touch you or kiss you,"
Kagome giggled.
"Which means I'll have to do something about Hojo and that wimpy wolf,"
"Relax Inu-Yasha, you're the only one I want to be with,"
"Let's get some sleep now," whispered Inu-Yasha.
Kagome gave off a small yawn before whispering, "I love you,"
"I love you too, my Kagome,"
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The sun slowly started to rise in the horizon spreading the light over the snow making it glitter like diamonds. It slowly crept to the Higurashi's cabin and onto the sleeping couple who were still holding each other tightly as they slept. Inu-Yasha gave off a small groan, not wanting to be woken from the land of dreams. Finally the sun won the battle and Inu-Yasha slowly opened his golden orbs so they could adjust to the light. Shaking his head, Inu-Yasha smiled to see Kagome still lying on top of him. His hand drifter to her soft midnight hair and he buried his nose into the soft curls, inhaling her sweet scent that surrounded him. Like yesterday morning, he wished he could just stay like this with her forever. Inu-Yasha was thankful to hear that everyone in the house was still sleeping and would not disturb him like yesterday morning. Sighing, he looked down at the girl in his arms and kissed her soundly on the lips, and smiled as she mumbled something in her sleep.
*She's so beautiful . . . even more beautiful than Kikyo ever was, but speaking of Kikyo what am I going to do about her? Since it's not the real Kikyo I should just kill her . . . but . . . no I can't . . . even though she's not the real Kikyo . . . she still looks like the real Kikyo . . . I can't harm her just like I couldn't harm Kagome, but it is my duty to take care of her*
"Inu-Yasha . . ."
The half demon glanced down and smiled as he heard Kagome mumble his name in her sleep. She mumbled his name, not Kouga's or any other mans name, she had said his name. Leaning down he kissed Kagome on the cheek and began to nuzzle her neck. Kagome gave off a small groan and half opened his eyes to see Inu-Yasha sucking on her neck. She giggled since his rough tongue was licking a certain ticklish spot.
"What?" asked Inu-Yasha as his eyes met hers.
"Tickles," whispered Kagome.
"Oh is that so? I wonder where else you're ticklish,"
"Don't you dare,"
Inu-Yasha's hands went to her sides causing her to giggle some more, but he found her most ticklish spot was the back of her neck. Kagome tried to keep silent, but as Inu-Yasha's fingers danced over her neck, she would give off a rather large squeak.
"Stop or I'll say the word," whispered Kagome.
"Okay,"
"Now . . . where are you ticklish?" Kagome ran her hands over the half demons neck, sides and stomach, but he didn't seem ticklish at all . . . that is until her hands went under his arm pits and he moved so suddenly she was almost thrown off the bed, "Seems I've found your ticklish spot," whispered Kagome.
"Unless you want to wake your family, you better keep your fingers out of there," chuckled Inu-Yasha.
Smiling, Kagome rested her head back on Inu-Yasha's chest.
"So were going to go . . . what did you call it again?" asked Inu-Yasha.
"Skating, the ice should be ready by now," whispered Kagome.
"Well you know . . . I'm still tired,"
"Tired? You're never tired when were searching for the jewel shards,"
"Well I have to stay awake to protect you guys, but here I can relax,"
"Then go back to sleep," Kagome sang.
"You got a pretty voice too," yawned Inu-Yasha, exposing his fangs.
"Thank you," whispered Kagome as she pecked Inu-Yasha on the cheek as an award for his nice comment. Her fingers curled into Inu-Yasha's silver locks, "You're hair so soft, and here I thought it would be rough and tangled,"
"Dog demon hair is always soft," whispered Inu-Yasha, his eyes half closed, "Enough talking, let's sleep,"
Rubbing her nose against his she rested her head beside his and wrapped her arms around Inu-Yasha's shoulders.
"Kagome? Inu-Yasha?"
Both jumped at the sound of Kagome's mother's voice.
"Yes mom?"
"Are you two awake?"
"Yes!" Kagome and Inu-Yasha said in unison.
"Good, I'll start making the pancakes then,"
Both sighed as they heard Mrs. Higurashi walking down the stairs.
"Shall we get up?" asked Kagome.
"Sure," whispered Inu-Yasha.
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Kagome and Inu-Yasha walked down the stairs hand in hand and sat down at the table. Both Sota and Grandpa looked suspicious at the two, but Kagome's mother just smiled and passed her daughter the bowl of bacon.
"Kagome, the ice rink is ready so you two and your brother can go skating today," said Mrs. Higurashi cheerfully.
"Thanks mom," said Kagome as she took a bite into her pancakes.
"What are these?" asked Inu-Yasha.
"Just try the pancakes, but the bacon is made out of pig,"
"Yeah, I can smell that from here,"
RIIIINNNNNNGGGGG!
"I'll get it," said Sota running for the phone.
"First before you two go skating can you help me get some of the presents under the tree?"
"Sure,"
"Um Kagome, Eri's on the phone," said Sota, holding the cordless phone.
"Can you bring it here please?" asked Kagome.
Sota passed Kagome the phone, "Kagome?"
"Hi Eri it's me,"
"So what's up?"
"Is the rink ready?"
"Yes it is,"
"Can me and the others come over?"
"Sure, but come around three, because I'm going to teach Inu-Yasha to skate,"
"You mean he's never skated either?" asked Eri.
"No, in fact he's never been to the mountains,"
"Well, we'll come by at three then, but Hojo might be coming earlier, as soon as he heard the rink was ready he shot out the door,"
"Hojo's in the same room with you guys?"
"No, he came to borrow some tooth paste and he heard me talking, and there he goes in his car,"
"Well it's about a half hour till here, so I guess it will be okay,"
"So we'll see you at three?"
"Yup,"
"Okay, bye till then,"
"Bye,"
Kagome clicked the power button off the phone and handed it back to her brother.
"Well that was a nice breakfast," said Grandpa putting his dishes into the sink.
"So who's going to help with the dishes?" asked Kagome's mom.
"I will," offered Inu-Yasha.
"Are you sure?"
"I haven't done them yet,"
"Well I guess it is your turn then. Kagome I guess you can wrap his presents then while he's down here,"
"Presents?"
"Yes, the whole family got you gifts,"
Kagome, Grandpa, and Sota left the kitchen leaving Mrs. Higurashi and Inu- Yasha alone.
"Mrs. Higurashi . . . I didn't get guys anything . . . I mean i don't have any . . . what do you call it . . . um gold?"
"Do you mean money?"
"Yeah,"
"Oh, Inu-Yasha don't worry about it, you're part of our family you don't need to get us anything, we're just happy that you're here,"
"I know, but I . . . I really want to get something for Kagome,"
"I think I can help you with that,"
"But you wouldn't mind if I got you and the others something?"
"Inu-Yasha I already . . ."
"I know it's just . . . I've never gotten gifts before . . . I feel guilty that I'm getting some . . . and yet I can't return . . ."
"Well if that's how you feel, then I'll help you get something for the others, and especially Kagome,"
"Thanks," said Inu-Yasha grabbing a towel to dry the dishes.
"Oh by the way, if you and Kagome do want to have some privacy, lock your door next time,"
Inu-Yasha didn't know what the hell she was talking about, but blushed when he did, "So . . . you saw?"
"Yes,"
"And . . . you don't mind?"
"No, just as long as you don't do 'anything else' I'm fine with it,"
"I meant . . . you don't mind that I'm a half breed?"
Mrs. Higurashi placed a hand on Inu-Yasha's shoulder, "No I don't mind at all. Kagome told me how a lot of people in your time do mind that, but I don't,"
"Yeah?"
"I mean Kagome has become so much happier since you've come into her life, but as long as you treat her right, I will have no complaints,"
Smiling, Inu-Yasha started to dry the dishes, not noticing Kagome standing near the door way.
Inu-Yasha soon came back up to his and Kagome's room to get dressed, but when he opened the door he had a girl in his arms.
"So, shall we do some skating?" asked Kagome, kissing Inu-Yasha on the lips.
"Sure, just let me get dressed,"
"I'll be waiting for you downstairs," whispered Kagome, blowing into the half demons left ear which sent a shiver down his spine.
"Hey, that felt nice,"
"I'll have to make a note of the for future reference," giggled Kagome.
Inu-Yasha smiled as he watched Kagome's retreating back head down the stairs.
TBC . . .
Holy crap! Sixteen reviews on one chapter! And here I thought eleven was good for my other fic Rain of Blood, but boy was I wrong. Anyway I would like to thank everyone for the reviews, you guys are the greatest. I tried to add quite a bit a fluff to this chapter since the next one is a little bit of Hojo bashing with crack the whip. If any of you don't know what that is, you'll see in the next chapter. Maybe this chapter was a little corney too? I don't know, just review and tell me what you think and if I should continue! Love you all! Lynns