(Okay kind of change of events here, to start this chapter we are going
back to the past to see what Sango and that lecher have been up to while
Kagome and Inu-Yasha have been gone, but only for half the chapter)
Winter Wonderland
Chapter Nine
Sango walked through the village with Kirara and Shippo on each of her shoulder. Sickness had spread through out the village which meant Kaede, herself, and Miroku were as busy as ever taking care of the sick. It had been five days since Kagome and Inu-Yasha were gone, and she missed Kagome, but could do without Inu-Yasha's complaining.
"Sango, when will Kagome and Inu-Yasha be back?" asked Shippo.
"In about nine more days," said Sango, tightening the blanket around her as a gust of wind blew past them.
"When do I get to open my present?"
"In six more days,"
Kirara jumped off Sango's shoulder and bounded into Kaede's hut where Miroku was waiting.
"So, how are they doing?" asked the monk.
"Well, we have six children sick, only two adults, but seven of the elderly," sighed Sango, sitting across from Miroku near the fire.
"That's not good,"
"No, but Kaede said it was worst last year, two children had died,"
Miroku nodded in response and continued to stare at the fire.
Shippo went to the corner of the hut to grab his crayons, while Kirara curled up on Sango's lap and fell asleep.
"Do you suppose Inu-Yasha went on vacation with Lady Kagome?" asked Miroku.
"Most likely," said Sango.
Suddenly there was loud screaming coming from outside.
"I sense a demon near by," whispered Miroku as he grabbed his staff and ran out the door with Sango at his heels carrying Hiraikutso. A white tornado was heading their way, but soon disappeared to see Kouga standing in front of them.
"Kouga? What are you doing here?" asked Miroku.
Sango lowered her weapon to hear Kouga's explanation.
"I'm here to see my woman," said Kouga.
"I'm afraid she's not here at the moment, she's gone off with Inu-Yasha," said Sango, who noticed the other two wolf demons and five wolves in the distance trying to catch up with Kouga.
"What? She's with mutt face? Where have they gone?"
"To Kagome's home, she won't be back till another nine or ten days," said Miroku.
"Is that so, we'll I'll just go find them then," said Kouga.
"Shouldn't you wait for your comrades?" asked Sango, but Kouga was suddenly gone.
"Wait Kouga!" cried Ginta as he and the others tried to catch up with their leader.
Miroku chuckled and headed back into the hut, and was soon followed by Sango.
"Where do you suppose Kouga's gone?" asked Sango.
"Who knows, if he does pick up Kagome's scent it will just lead to the well, which Kouga can't pass through," said Miroku, sitting in front of the fire again.
Sango also took a seat and began to chop some vegetables for supper.
"It sure gets dark fast," said Miroku, staring out the hut window.
"Yeah," said Sango.
Miroku lifted his head to stare at Sango, and smiled, *She's so beautiful,* thought the monk. *Sigh, I wish I had enough courage to tell her what I really feel for, but I can't . . .* Frowning, Miroku stood up and headed for the door.
"Miroku, where are you going?" asked Sango.
"Just for a walk, I'll be right back,"
Sango watched as Miroku disappeared into the night, a worried expression on his face.
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Miroku didn't know how long he had been walking, but when he realized that he couldn't feel his feet anymore, he found himself in front of the god tree. The crescent moon shined brightly down from the sky with the stars as beautiful as ever. Sighing Miroku cleared some snow on one of the enormous tree roots and took a seat to think some more. There was no doubt in his heart that he was deeply in love with Sango, but he didn't dare tell her his real feelings. For the first time in his life, he was scared to tell her his true feelings towards her, but it wasn't because he was shy. (I mean for crying out loud he asks every single good women to carry his child) Sighing, Miroku glanced at his cursed hand and frowned. It was all because of his stupid curse, other wise he would told Sango his true feelings month's maybe even years ago. (Yet again people there's going to be a couple of spoilers) Smiling, he remembered how sad he had been when that prince had asked Sango to be his wife, at first he had wanted to open his wind tunnel and suck the guy into eternal darkness, but then he had realized that that man could give Sango a roof over her head, and a well off life, which was better than he could ever provide. But he had been relieved when Sango didn't stay with the prince and continued to journey with him and the others. He also remembered the time at Mt. Hijiri when he thought he was on the verge of death from swallowing the poisonous insects into his wind tunnel, and how Sango had pleaded that she died with him if he was going to die, but was thankful that the holy barrier had purified the poison so he could live, and not let Sango die. They had both saved each other countless times, and made a good team when fighting.
"Miroku?"
The monk looked up to see Sango walking towards him, carrying a very thick blanket, and a steaming cup of some hot liquid.
"Sango, what are you doing here?"
"You were gone for so long, I was worried,"
"Care to sit with me?"
Sango nodded and walked towards Miroku, passing him the hot tea. Then taking the fuzzy blanket, she sat beside him and wrapped it around them both, "Better?"
"Much better," smiled Miroku, wrapping an arm around Sango's shoulders, which surprised the exterminator greatly, she was expecting him to touch her butt. Sango smiled and cuddled close to the monk trying to warm him up.
"Is Kaede back yet?" asked Miroku.
"Yes, she was getting the rest of Dinner ready when I left to find you,"
"Thank you for caring,"
Sango blushed, and tried to hide it with the blanket.
"So what do you think Kagome and Inu-Yasha are doing right now?" asked Miroku.
"I don't know, but I hope Inu-Yasha doesn't make Kagome too mad,"
"Don't worry, he won't,"
"Huh?"
"Inu-Yasha only acts like a stubborn jerk around us, I've seen him with just Kagome, and he becomes a different person who is kind and understanding,"
"That sure doesn't sound like Inu-Yasha,"
"Yeah I know, but I . . ."
"But you what?" asked Sango.
"I know how he feels . . . when trying to hide his feelings for the one he loves most,"
"You do?"
"Well, he hides his feelings so that we don't notice, and . . . he's afraid,"
"Inu-Yasha? Afraid?"
"Look at his past, his first love was killed, and he doesn't want the same thing to happen to Kagome,"
"But how do you know how he feels, who are you trying to hide your feelings from?" asked Sango.
Miroku looked at Sango, and could hear her heart racing, and didn't really want to tell her, but knowing that he couldn't lie to her he replied, "You,"
Sango's head shot up and her eyes met Miroku's, "What . . . what did you say?"
"Sango, there's something I need to tell you," said Miroku. He turned so that he could hold Sango's hands in his own. "Sango, at the time being, I just see you as a friend, someone I travel with searching for the jewel shards,"
Sango could feel tears burning in her eyes.
"But once Sango is destroyed, and my wind tunnel is gone . . . I love you Sango, but we can't be together yet, because of my wind tunnel,"
"Miroku . . ."
"Let me finish. I know you don't care about my curse, but I do. My mother was the first victim of the curse caused by Naraku when she gave birth to me, and I would . . . I don't even know what I would do if I killed you,"
" . . ."
"Sango, when Naraku is destroyed and my curse gone, will you bear my child?"
Sango had the urge to slap the monk, but remembered his words and smiled, "I love you too Miroku, and I would be honored,"
Miroku smiled, "Would you mind if I kissed you now? Instead of waiting till . . ."
The monk was cut off as Sango wrapped her arms around Miroku and pulled him into a passionate kiss. Miroku's eyes widened, and he kissed her back just as passionately, but what seemed like forever was only was a few seconds so they could release for air.
"Sango, from this moment on know this, I will always love you, but I won't be able to show it because of Naraku, and he would know that you are my weakness, so until he is destroyed . . ."
"It's okay, I understand,"
Miroku smiled and pulled Sango onto his lap to enjoy the night, for tomorrow it would be back to normal, much to the monk's dismay.
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Sunlight poured into the cabin, almost lighting the whole building up, indicating to the people inside it was time to get up.
Kagome groaned, and stretched her arms as her body started to wake up, although right now all she wanted to do was sleep. She could hear Inu-Yasha moan slightly as his grip on her tightened. Slowly opening her eyes to adjust to the light, she stared at the half demon who was still sleeping underneath her. Smiling, Kagome brushed a few of the long silver bangs out of the half demons hair, and stifled her giggle as she saw his nose twitch. Leaning up, Kagome kissed the tip of Inu-Yasha's, which caused a small purr to come from the half demons throat. Getting bolder, Kagome continued to kiss his right ear, while her hand reached up and fully massage the other ear. She could hear Inu-Yasha gasp and purr even louder as she tortured both his ears. Inu-Yasha was still asleep, but his hands massaged her back, encouraging her to continue. Kagome switched ears and started to kiss the other one, before taking the tip into her mouth, and letting her tongue slide against the soft pink flesh inside his doggy ears. Inu-Yasha groaned louder as his cold hands slid under her shirt. His cold hands caressed the soft skin of her bare back, causing Kagome to shiver, and continue to massage Inu-Yasha's ears. (Remember people this one isn't a lemon, so don't panic) Smiling, she continued to kiss his ear, loving the purring coming from the half demons throat. Inu-Yasha was still asleep as his mouth came in contact with her collarbone, kissing and licking the skin lightly, but his next action caught Kagome off guard as his hands massaged her hips, and sides, but she almost screamed as his hands went to her chest.
"Inu-Yasha!" she screamed, "Sit!" but since they were still on the bed, Inu-Yasha went crashing through it to the floor, breaking the bed in half.
Kagome pulled Inu-Yasha's hands away from there current spot and wrapped her arms around her body.
"Ahh . . . Kagome what the hell?" growled Inu-Yasha, rubbing his head.
"I swear your getting as bad as the monk!" hissed Kagome, trying not to wake her family up.
"What are you talking about," whispered Inu-Yasha, pulling splinters out of his and Kagome's hair.
"Don't you remember?"
"No, I was peacefully sleeping and the next second I'm crashing to the floor,"
Kagome felt guilty, "I'm sorry Inu-Yasha,"
"What exactly happened?"
"Well I woke up, and I started to kiss and rub your ears. You were purring, so I kept going, and your hands were massaging my back. Then the next thing I knew, you were kissing my neck, but then your hands went under my shirt,"
"So? It was just on your back, no need to sit me,"
"They were at first, but then they moved,"
"To where,"
"To the front of me,"
Inu-Yasha blushed and turned his head away so he couldn't look Kagome in the eye, "I'm sorry,"
"No it's okay, you didn't mean to,"
"But . . ."
"But what?"
"Did my sleeping self like it?"
Kagome gasped and hurled a pillow at the half demon, and before your knew it they were having a pillow fight. They're shrieking caused Sota to come into their room to tell them to be quiet, but at the sight of the pillow fight, the boy joined in and Kagome was out numbered.
"Okay, I give . . . I give," gasped Kagome.
Sota hit her one more time before leaving the room to go have breakfast, but once her brother was gone, Inu-Yasha pounced Kagome, pinning her to the other bed with his pillow.
"Now as I understand it, you were apparently torturing me while I was asleep, so what am I going to do to you as payback,"
"Don't you dare," giggled Kagome.
Keeping her pinned, Inu-Yasha's other hand went to her neck, his fingers dancing across her most ticklish spot.
"No . . stop . . Inu-Yasha," shrieked Kagome as she tried to get away from his tickling fingers.
"Oh I don't think so," smirked the half demon, as his other hand went down to her belly, making poor Kagome laugh even harder.
"If . . you . . don't . . . stop . . . I'll . . . say it . . ." Kagome managed to get out between her laughter.
Ears drooping like a sad little puppy, Inu-Yasha pulled away from her and sat on the floor, trying to look lonely. This only made Kagome laugh as she joined him on the floor, wrapping her arms around his shoulders.
"What on earth is going on in here?"
Both Kagome and Inu-Yasha looked up to see grandpa standing in the door way looking at the couple.
"What in blazes happened in here?" he asked, pointing to the bed.
Kagome was about to respond . . .
"It's okay dad, they were just having fun, do you want blue berries with your pancakes?" asked Mrs. Higurashi as she pushed grandpa away from the door and downstairs, but briefly winking at the two as the disappeared down the stairs.
"Well, shall we go join them?" asked Kagome.
"Sure, but what are we going to do about the bed?" asked Inu-Yasha.
"We'll worry about that later," sighed Kagome, as she got to her feet and headed to the door.
With a smirk on his face, Inu-Yasha leaped to his feet with his demon speed, and scooped Kagome up into his arms, kissing her passionately as they approached the stairs.
"Don't drop me," whispered Kagome, wrapping her arms around Inu-Yasha's neck.
"Never," Inu-Yasha whispered back as he carried her down the stairs where a shocked grandpa and Sota were in the kitchen, but Mrs. Higurashi didn't seem to mind at all as she set the freshly made pancakes in their places at the table.
"Kagome what do you think you're . . ."
"Here dad, try this bacon, it's so crispy," smiled Mrs. Higurashi, pushing the plate into grandpa's face.
"Um, sure,"
"Hey sis . . ."
"Sota, why don't you have some more sausage," bribed his mother.
"I guess,"
Mrs. Higurashi handed her son the plate, but smiled as she saw her daughter and the half demon holding hands.
Soon dinner was over and Kagome and her mother were in the kitchen doing dishes while the others got dressed.
"It seems you and Inu-Yasha are getting closer,"
"Mom," hissed Kagome.
"I'm just curious, like why the bed was in half this morning,"
"Oh that, well Inu-Yasha sleeping and he . . . well touched me somewhere unexpected and I told him to sit out of reflex,"
Mrs. Higurashi laughed and handed Kagome a rather large dish to dry, "So what are you two doing today?"
"Well Inu-Yasha was wondering on how he was going to get us gifts, but I told him . . ."
"Kagome, he really wants to get us something, he feels guilty since he knows he's getting something and can't give something in return,"
"Yeah I know,"
"Well, if you like I can take you two back to the mall, or do you think you can drive?"
"Yeah I'll drive, that way you can wrap the remaining gifts and put them under the tree,"
Mrs. Higurashi nodded and emptied the sink, "So, I see that he marked you,"
Kagome's hand immediately went to her neck.
"And I noticed a mark on Inu-Yasha's neck as well,"
A blush crept on Kagome's cheeks, "Are you mad?"
Smiling, Mrs. Higurashi hugged her daughter, "No, of course I'm not mad, but I would prefer if you and Inu-Yasha . . . well . . . you know . . . wait till your done school . . . know what your going to do with your life . . ."
"MOM! Don''t talk about that,"
"Well you're going to eventually, I just want you to be safe,"
"I know mom, we already talked about it,"
"Well that's good, usually men don't like to talk about that kind of thing,"
Kagome giggled and pulled back from her mother, "Can you start the car while I get ready?"
"Sure, grandpa gave Inu-Yasha some money, so he'll be able to pay for the gifts no problem,"
"Why did grandpa give Inu-Yasha money?"
"Well Inu-Yasha gave him a clipping of his hair and a fang for grandpa's demon collection,"
"Oh, so that's why he was missing a tooth yesterday,"
"Yes, so head upstairs and I'll get the car ready,"
Kagome nodded, "By the way what are we going to do about the bed?"
"Oh don't worry, I'm surprised it was able to hold you two on it, I mean it's almost ten years old, so don't worry about it, we have a spare one downstairs,"
Kagome headed upstairs and met Inu-Yasha at the top. He was wearing blue jeans and a black shirt that said 'Feh" on the front. She smiled remember buying that for him the last time they went shopping. "Mom went to start the car, we're going to go shopping,"
"Okay, I'll wait for you downstairs then,"
Pecking him on the lips she headed to their room to change while Inu- Yasha headed into the kitchen. Mrs. Higurashi soon appeared from outside, "Alright, so you know where to get her present?"
"Yeah, are you sure she'll like it?" whispered Inu-Yasha.
"Of course she will, and you have the list for Sota and grandpa?"
"Yes, but what am I getting you?"
"Just ask Kagome, she'll know,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and watched as Kagome came down the stairs wearing a red long sleeved top and a black skirt that reached to the knees, "Shall we go?"
Inu-Yasha nodded and headed to the door way.
"Don't forget to wear a hat," said Mrs. Higurashi.
Kagome nodded as she placed the black toque on Inu-Yasha's head and with that the two walked out the door, closing it behind them.
TBC . . . .
Well that was a nice chapter with no Hojo, but I'm afraid he might show up at the mall. Oh my god, I can't believe all the reviews I'm getting for this story, makes me fell all warm and fuzzy. Well good and bad news, I'm feeling 100 no, make that 200% better and I was able to type this chapter with no problems, but the bad thing is I have tests this week, so I won't be able to update till the weekend, unless I need a break from studying and work on it, but anyway, please keep reviewing!!!!!!
Lynns
Winter Wonderland
Chapter Nine
Sango walked through the village with Kirara and Shippo on each of her shoulder. Sickness had spread through out the village which meant Kaede, herself, and Miroku were as busy as ever taking care of the sick. It had been five days since Kagome and Inu-Yasha were gone, and she missed Kagome, but could do without Inu-Yasha's complaining.
"Sango, when will Kagome and Inu-Yasha be back?" asked Shippo.
"In about nine more days," said Sango, tightening the blanket around her as a gust of wind blew past them.
"When do I get to open my present?"
"In six more days,"
Kirara jumped off Sango's shoulder and bounded into Kaede's hut where Miroku was waiting.
"So, how are they doing?" asked the monk.
"Well, we have six children sick, only two adults, but seven of the elderly," sighed Sango, sitting across from Miroku near the fire.
"That's not good,"
"No, but Kaede said it was worst last year, two children had died,"
Miroku nodded in response and continued to stare at the fire.
Shippo went to the corner of the hut to grab his crayons, while Kirara curled up on Sango's lap and fell asleep.
"Do you suppose Inu-Yasha went on vacation with Lady Kagome?" asked Miroku.
"Most likely," said Sango.
Suddenly there was loud screaming coming from outside.
"I sense a demon near by," whispered Miroku as he grabbed his staff and ran out the door with Sango at his heels carrying Hiraikutso. A white tornado was heading their way, but soon disappeared to see Kouga standing in front of them.
"Kouga? What are you doing here?" asked Miroku.
Sango lowered her weapon to hear Kouga's explanation.
"I'm here to see my woman," said Kouga.
"I'm afraid she's not here at the moment, she's gone off with Inu-Yasha," said Sango, who noticed the other two wolf demons and five wolves in the distance trying to catch up with Kouga.
"What? She's with mutt face? Where have they gone?"
"To Kagome's home, she won't be back till another nine or ten days," said Miroku.
"Is that so, we'll I'll just go find them then," said Kouga.
"Shouldn't you wait for your comrades?" asked Sango, but Kouga was suddenly gone.
"Wait Kouga!" cried Ginta as he and the others tried to catch up with their leader.
Miroku chuckled and headed back into the hut, and was soon followed by Sango.
"Where do you suppose Kouga's gone?" asked Sango.
"Who knows, if he does pick up Kagome's scent it will just lead to the well, which Kouga can't pass through," said Miroku, sitting in front of the fire again.
Sango also took a seat and began to chop some vegetables for supper.
"It sure gets dark fast," said Miroku, staring out the hut window.
"Yeah," said Sango.
Miroku lifted his head to stare at Sango, and smiled, *She's so beautiful,* thought the monk. *Sigh, I wish I had enough courage to tell her what I really feel for, but I can't . . .* Frowning, Miroku stood up and headed for the door.
"Miroku, where are you going?" asked Sango.
"Just for a walk, I'll be right back,"
Sango watched as Miroku disappeared into the night, a worried expression on his face.
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Miroku didn't know how long he had been walking, but when he realized that he couldn't feel his feet anymore, he found himself in front of the god tree. The crescent moon shined brightly down from the sky with the stars as beautiful as ever. Sighing Miroku cleared some snow on one of the enormous tree roots and took a seat to think some more. There was no doubt in his heart that he was deeply in love with Sango, but he didn't dare tell her his real feelings. For the first time in his life, he was scared to tell her his true feelings towards her, but it wasn't because he was shy. (I mean for crying out loud he asks every single good women to carry his child) Sighing, Miroku glanced at his cursed hand and frowned. It was all because of his stupid curse, other wise he would told Sango his true feelings month's maybe even years ago. (Yet again people there's going to be a couple of spoilers) Smiling, he remembered how sad he had been when that prince had asked Sango to be his wife, at first he had wanted to open his wind tunnel and suck the guy into eternal darkness, but then he had realized that that man could give Sango a roof over her head, and a well off life, which was better than he could ever provide. But he had been relieved when Sango didn't stay with the prince and continued to journey with him and the others. He also remembered the time at Mt. Hijiri when he thought he was on the verge of death from swallowing the poisonous insects into his wind tunnel, and how Sango had pleaded that she died with him if he was going to die, but was thankful that the holy barrier had purified the poison so he could live, and not let Sango die. They had both saved each other countless times, and made a good team when fighting.
"Miroku?"
The monk looked up to see Sango walking towards him, carrying a very thick blanket, and a steaming cup of some hot liquid.
"Sango, what are you doing here?"
"You were gone for so long, I was worried,"
"Care to sit with me?"
Sango nodded and walked towards Miroku, passing him the hot tea. Then taking the fuzzy blanket, she sat beside him and wrapped it around them both, "Better?"
"Much better," smiled Miroku, wrapping an arm around Sango's shoulders, which surprised the exterminator greatly, she was expecting him to touch her butt. Sango smiled and cuddled close to the monk trying to warm him up.
"Is Kaede back yet?" asked Miroku.
"Yes, she was getting the rest of Dinner ready when I left to find you,"
"Thank you for caring,"
Sango blushed, and tried to hide it with the blanket.
"So what do you think Kagome and Inu-Yasha are doing right now?" asked Miroku.
"I don't know, but I hope Inu-Yasha doesn't make Kagome too mad,"
"Don't worry, he won't,"
"Huh?"
"Inu-Yasha only acts like a stubborn jerk around us, I've seen him with just Kagome, and he becomes a different person who is kind and understanding,"
"That sure doesn't sound like Inu-Yasha,"
"Yeah I know, but I . . ."
"But you what?" asked Sango.
"I know how he feels . . . when trying to hide his feelings for the one he loves most,"
"You do?"
"Well, he hides his feelings so that we don't notice, and . . . he's afraid,"
"Inu-Yasha? Afraid?"
"Look at his past, his first love was killed, and he doesn't want the same thing to happen to Kagome,"
"But how do you know how he feels, who are you trying to hide your feelings from?" asked Sango.
Miroku looked at Sango, and could hear her heart racing, and didn't really want to tell her, but knowing that he couldn't lie to her he replied, "You,"
Sango's head shot up and her eyes met Miroku's, "What . . . what did you say?"
"Sango, there's something I need to tell you," said Miroku. He turned so that he could hold Sango's hands in his own. "Sango, at the time being, I just see you as a friend, someone I travel with searching for the jewel shards,"
Sango could feel tears burning in her eyes.
"But once Sango is destroyed, and my wind tunnel is gone . . . I love you Sango, but we can't be together yet, because of my wind tunnel,"
"Miroku . . ."
"Let me finish. I know you don't care about my curse, but I do. My mother was the first victim of the curse caused by Naraku when she gave birth to me, and I would . . . I don't even know what I would do if I killed you,"
" . . ."
"Sango, when Naraku is destroyed and my curse gone, will you bear my child?"
Sango had the urge to slap the monk, but remembered his words and smiled, "I love you too Miroku, and I would be honored,"
Miroku smiled, "Would you mind if I kissed you now? Instead of waiting till . . ."
The monk was cut off as Sango wrapped her arms around Miroku and pulled him into a passionate kiss. Miroku's eyes widened, and he kissed her back just as passionately, but what seemed like forever was only was a few seconds so they could release for air.
"Sango, from this moment on know this, I will always love you, but I won't be able to show it because of Naraku, and he would know that you are my weakness, so until he is destroyed . . ."
"It's okay, I understand,"
Miroku smiled and pulled Sango onto his lap to enjoy the night, for tomorrow it would be back to normal, much to the monk's dismay.
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Sunlight poured into the cabin, almost lighting the whole building up, indicating to the people inside it was time to get up.
Kagome groaned, and stretched her arms as her body started to wake up, although right now all she wanted to do was sleep. She could hear Inu-Yasha moan slightly as his grip on her tightened. Slowly opening her eyes to adjust to the light, she stared at the half demon who was still sleeping underneath her. Smiling, Kagome brushed a few of the long silver bangs out of the half demons hair, and stifled her giggle as she saw his nose twitch. Leaning up, Kagome kissed the tip of Inu-Yasha's, which caused a small purr to come from the half demons throat. Getting bolder, Kagome continued to kiss his right ear, while her hand reached up and fully massage the other ear. She could hear Inu-Yasha gasp and purr even louder as she tortured both his ears. Inu-Yasha was still asleep, but his hands massaged her back, encouraging her to continue. Kagome switched ears and started to kiss the other one, before taking the tip into her mouth, and letting her tongue slide against the soft pink flesh inside his doggy ears. Inu-Yasha groaned louder as his cold hands slid under her shirt. His cold hands caressed the soft skin of her bare back, causing Kagome to shiver, and continue to massage Inu-Yasha's ears. (Remember people this one isn't a lemon, so don't panic) Smiling, she continued to kiss his ear, loving the purring coming from the half demons throat. Inu-Yasha was still asleep as his mouth came in contact with her collarbone, kissing and licking the skin lightly, but his next action caught Kagome off guard as his hands massaged her hips, and sides, but she almost screamed as his hands went to her chest.
"Inu-Yasha!" she screamed, "Sit!" but since they were still on the bed, Inu-Yasha went crashing through it to the floor, breaking the bed in half.
Kagome pulled Inu-Yasha's hands away from there current spot and wrapped her arms around her body.
"Ahh . . . Kagome what the hell?" growled Inu-Yasha, rubbing his head.
"I swear your getting as bad as the monk!" hissed Kagome, trying not to wake her family up.
"What are you talking about," whispered Inu-Yasha, pulling splinters out of his and Kagome's hair.
"Don't you remember?"
"No, I was peacefully sleeping and the next second I'm crashing to the floor,"
Kagome felt guilty, "I'm sorry Inu-Yasha,"
"What exactly happened?"
"Well I woke up, and I started to kiss and rub your ears. You were purring, so I kept going, and your hands were massaging my back. Then the next thing I knew, you were kissing my neck, but then your hands went under my shirt,"
"So? It was just on your back, no need to sit me,"
"They were at first, but then they moved,"
"To where,"
"To the front of me,"
Inu-Yasha blushed and turned his head away so he couldn't look Kagome in the eye, "I'm sorry,"
"No it's okay, you didn't mean to,"
"But . . ."
"But what?"
"Did my sleeping self like it?"
Kagome gasped and hurled a pillow at the half demon, and before your knew it they were having a pillow fight. They're shrieking caused Sota to come into their room to tell them to be quiet, but at the sight of the pillow fight, the boy joined in and Kagome was out numbered.
"Okay, I give . . . I give," gasped Kagome.
Sota hit her one more time before leaving the room to go have breakfast, but once her brother was gone, Inu-Yasha pounced Kagome, pinning her to the other bed with his pillow.
"Now as I understand it, you were apparently torturing me while I was asleep, so what am I going to do to you as payback,"
"Don't you dare," giggled Kagome.
Keeping her pinned, Inu-Yasha's other hand went to her neck, his fingers dancing across her most ticklish spot.
"No . . stop . . Inu-Yasha," shrieked Kagome as she tried to get away from his tickling fingers.
"Oh I don't think so," smirked the half demon, as his other hand went down to her belly, making poor Kagome laugh even harder.
"If . . you . . don't . . . stop . . . I'll . . . say it . . ." Kagome managed to get out between her laughter.
Ears drooping like a sad little puppy, Inu-Yasha pulled away from her and sat on the floor, trying to look lonely. This only made Kagome laugh as she joined him on the floor, wrapping her arms around his shoulders.
"What on earth is going on in here?"
Both Kagome and Inu-Yasha looked up to see grandpa standing in the door way looking at the couple.
"What in blazes happened in here?" he asked, pointing to the bed.
Kagome was about to respond . . .
"It's okay dad, they were just having fun, do you want blue berries with your pancakes?" asked Mrs. Higurashi as she pushed grandpa away from the door and downstairs, but briefly winking at the two as the disappeared down the stairs.
"Well, shall we go join them?" asked Kagome.
"Sure, but what are we going to do about the bed?" asked Inu-Yasha.
"We'll worry about that later," sighed Kagome, as she got to her feet and headed to the door.
With a smirk on his face, Inu-Yasha leaped to his feet with his demon speed, and scooped Kagome up into his arms, kissing her passionately as they approached the stairs.
"Don't drop me," whispered Kagome, wrapping her arms around Inu-Yasha's neck.
"Never," Inu-Yasha whispered back as he carried her down the stairs where a shocked grandpa and Sota were in the kitchen, but Mrs. Higurashi didn't seem to mind at all as she set the freshly made pancakes in their places at the table.
"Kagome what do you think you're . . ."
"Here dad, try this bacon, it's so crispy," smiled Mrs. Higurashi, pushing the plate into grandpa's face.
"Um, sure,"
"Hey sis . . ."
"Sota, why don't you have some more sausage," bribed his mother.
"I guess,"
Mrs. Higurashi handed her son the plate, but smiled as she saw her daughter and the half demon holding hands.
Soon dinner was over and Kagome and her mother were in the kitchen doing dishes while the others got dressed.
"It seems you and Inu-Yasha are getting closer,"
"Mom," hissed Kagome.
"I'm just curious, like why the bed was in half this morning,"
"Oh that, well Inu-Yasha sleeping and he . . . well touched me somewhere unexpected and I told him to sit out of reflex,"
Mrs. Higurashi laughed and handed Kagome a rather large dish to dry, "So what are you two doing today?"
"Well Inu-Yasha was wondering on how he was going to get us gifts, but I told him . . ."
"Kagome, he really wants to get us something, he feels guilty since he knows he's getting something and can't give something in return,"
"Yeah I know,"
"Well, if you like I can take you two back to the mall, or do you think you can drive?"
"Yeah I'll drive, that way you can wrap the remaining gifts and put them under the tree,"
Mrs. Higurashi nodded and emptied the sink, "So, I see that he marked you,"
Kagome's hand immediately went to her neck.
"And I noticed a mark on Inu-Yasha's neck as well,"
A blush crept on Kagome's cheeks, "Are you mad?"
Smiling, Mrs. Higurashi hugged her daughter, "No, of course I'm not mad, but I would prefer if you and Inu-Yasha . . . well . . . you know . . . wait till your done school . . . know what your going to do with your life . . ."
"MOM! Don''t talk about that,"
"Well you're going to eventually, I just want you to be safe,"
"I know mom, we already talked about it,"
"Well that's good, usually men don't like to talk about that kind of thing,"
Kagome giggled and pulled back from her mother, "Can you start the car while I get ready?"
"Sure, grandpa gave Inu-Yasha some money, so he'll be able to pay for the gifts no problem,"
"Why did grandpa give Inu-Yasha money?"
"Well Inu-Yasha gave him a clipping of his hair and a fang for grandpa's demon collection,"
"Oh, so that's why he was missing a tooth yesterday,"
"Yes, so head upstairs and I'll get the car ready,"
Kagome nodded, "By the way what are we going to do about the bed?"
"Oh don't worry, I'm surprised it was able to hold you two on it, I mean it's almost ten years old, so don't worry about it, we have a spare one downstairs,"
Kagome headed upstairs and met Inu-Yasha at the top. He was wearing blue jeans and a black shirt that said 'Feh" on the front. She smiled remember buying that for him the last time they went shopping. "Mom went to start the car, we're going to go shopping,"
"Okay, I'll wait for you downstairs then,"
Pecking him on the lips she headed to their room to change while Inu- Yasha headed into the kitchen. Mrs. Higurashi soon appeared from outside, "Alright, so you know where to get her present?"
"Yeah, are you sure she'll like it?" whispered Inu-Yasha.
"Of course she will, and you have the list for Sota and grandpa?"
"Yes, but what am I getting you?"
"Just ask Kagome, she'll know,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and watched as Kagome came down the stairs wearing a red long sleeved top and a black skirt that reached to the knees, "Shall we go?"
Inu-Yasha nodded and headed to the door way.
"Don't forget to wear a hat," said Mrs. Higurashi.
Kagome nodded as she placed the black toque on Inu-Yasha's head and with that the two walked out the door, closing it behind them.
TBC . . . .
Well that was a nice chapter with no Hojo, but I'm afraid he might show up at the mall. Oh my god, I can't believe all the reviews I'm getting for this story, makes me fell all warm and fuzzy. Well good and bad news, I'm feeling 100 no, make that 200% better and I was able to type this chapter with no problems, but the bad thing is I have tests this week, so I won't be able to update till the weekend, unless I need a break from studying and work on it, but anyway, please keep reviewing!!!!!!
Lynns