The eyebrow he raised seemed more suggestive than usual, and Kagome felt heat creep into her face.

And yet she didn't look away.

"Would you care to count them?"

She swallowed thickly but nodded, and he chuckled darkly before changing direction, the new yukata he'd grabbed falling to the floor. He reached the edge of the bed, then crawled towards her on all fours, Kagome staring up at him with wide eyes.

"It will involve a thorough inspection."

Nodding again, she pulled him down, fully expecting the heat to build quickly, but he kept the kiss soft and gentle, and she released him with a questioning glance.

"You require sleep."