I'm really sorry it took me awhile to post this one. I re-read it like 80 times. I wanted to make sure this one was extra good...and guess what! THIS IS THE CHAPTER WITH THE LEMON! You have been warned...though I'm sure most of you are like 'let me read, let me read!' lol. Anyways, here's the chapter, and i hope you enjoy the lemony content! Just to add a lil doubt...dont you wonder who the lemon will be with? Sessho or Tsume?

Tsume watched Kagome pick Shippo up, gathering his courage to ask her a question. When he approached her, she smiled, rearranging Shippo so she could hold him more comfortably. "Kagome, tonight the Lord's and Lady's are having another dinner. I was wondering if you would attend it with me?" he asked.Kagome was surprised he was asking her and glanced at Suki.

"In a less formal way, he's asking if you'll eat dinner with him." Suki teased her brother.

"I...." Kagome stated, her thoughts running wild. Well, Sesshomaru certainly isn't going to ask her, so she might as well. Kagome very much wanted to go with Sesshomaru, and she hid her surprise at that thought. She honestly cared about him. But being reknown for having no emotions, Kagome knew Sesshomaru would never think of her the way she thought of him. Kagome placed a fake smile on for Tsume, then stated, "Yes. I will go to dinner with you."

Tsume returned her smile before turning to chase down one of the twins. Once all the younger kids were apprehended, they all went inside.When they walked in to Suki's family room, Kagome was surprised to see Sesshomaru in there. He refused to look at her.

He was not deaf and had heard Tsume's question and her answer. He had been afraid he would lose her when it was apparant he already had. Sesshomaru had thought he caught hesitance in her answer, but he wasn't sure. He glanced her way, watching as she sat Shippo down. When he saw Tsume watching her as well, he had to fight the possesive growl that rose in his throat. He might have been able to hide the growl, but the red ting to his eyes, he could not hide.

Derenti had been surprised by his son's boldness and he looked to Sesshomaru for a reaction. He recieved none, which ment Sesshomaru was taking more effort not to allow his emotions to show. The only thing Derenti noticed, and that was after he took a second look, was the slight red in Sesshomaru's eyes. Derenti followed his gaze to see it was on his son. Derenti and his mate shared a glance and Derenti was thankful Sesshomaru was his friend. If he wasn't, Derenti held no doubts that his son would be dead now.'My friend, what will you do now?' Derenti thought sadly.

Ventai, on the other hand, had been happy. Not because Sesshomaru had lost Kagome to Tsume, but because this would force Sesshomaru to either fight for her, or truely lose her to her son. This act forced Sesshomaru to act, in one way or the other.

Once they said their good byes for now, Sesshomaru led them back to Kagome's room, so she could get ready for the dinner.They walked down the halls in complete silence. Kagome wanted to talk to him, but she sensed a nervous anger about him and decided to keep to herself. He did not look her way at all, but stared straight ahead. He was afraid that if he looked at her, he would not be able to stop his possessive blood. He remotely thought of talking to her about it, but decided against it. He was too angry and speaking to her would not cause a positive outcome.

Once she was in her room, Sesshomaru had a servent retrieve his clothes, then went to the room right next to hers, the one he would be staying in until the whole thing with the spirit passed over.

Once inside his new room, Sesshomaru did the only thing he could to relieve his stress. He jumped out of the window and ran with all his speed into his lands, determined to find some unlucky demon to vent his frustrations on.

Kagome had a servent take Shippo to Sango with a note explaining the dinner, and who she was going with. As much as she wanted Sango to go, she knew not many demons would take it well with a Demon Exterminator in the dining hall. Kagome saw the dark blue kimono laying on her bed and she walked over to look at it. It was silk and Kagome knew who had gotten this for her. 'It's not fair.' Kagome pouted, sitting beside the beautiful kimono and sighing. 'Why can't I ever get the one I want? First Inuyasha, now Sesshomaru.'

Kagome sat up straighter at that thought. Yes, she wanted Sesshomaru. And she realized that she also cared for him way to much. 'This is going to be like it was with Inuyasha.' Kagome thought sadly. 'And I'll let him find someone else, because I know I can never compare to another demon in his eyes.' As the depressing thoughts continued in her mind, Kagome hung her head in sorrow and let a few tears free.

"Ooooo. Tsume has a date!" Suki teased her brother as they walked to Kagome's room. The dinner would begin in a couple of moments.

"Suki, honestly, must you be so loud?" Tsume scolded, but he couldn't help but be happy. He had been attracted to the Miko since the first time he had seen her. But he was afraid that Lord Sesshomaru had already had a claim on her. But his sister had told him that Lord Sesshomaru did not, which ment it was ok for him to ask.Suki stopped in front of Kagome's door and allowed her brother to knock.

Kagome pulled the door open, smiling to see them both. Tsume was stunned. She was beautiful. Her hair was pinned up, with a couple of strands framing her face. She wore a dark blue kimono with dark purple swirling patters along the sleaves.

Kagome saw Suki dressed in a light pink kimono, her golden hair pulled up, but long enough to reach the middle of her back. "Wow, Suki." Kagome smiled. Suki smiled back.

"You're one to talk." she chuckled, then elbowed her brother to get a reaction out of him.

"Come on, Kagome. The dinner will start shortly. Mother and Father will get suspicious if we linger too long." Tsume stated, offering Kagome his arm. Kagome took it and they proceeded to walk down to the dining hall.Derenti sat in his seat beside his mate.

"Derenti, sit still." Ventai scolded, wrapping her arm with her mates.

"I can't find Sesshomaru." Derenti mumbled under his breath so the Lord's and Lady's near-by couldn't hear him. Ventai glanced about for white hair, but didn't see any.

"Kagome hasn't shown up. Perhaps he is just watching her." Ventai shrugged. That was what Derenti had thought. Especially since the attack in the gardens Sesshomaru had told him about, his friend had been determined to watch her. He glanced suspiciously at his mate. She didn't know about Ventaru, so why would she suggest he was watching her.

Ventai saw the look and smiled innocently, while shrugging.Sure enough, when Kagome entered, Sesshomaru seemed to appear behind Derenti, taking a seat beside him. Derenti watched his friend, who seemed more detached and emotionless then Derenti thought possible.

Sesshomaru had never been one to show anything, but his eyes always held a spark that shown he was atleast alive. This time, however, his golden eyes had turned hard and dark, as if he was simply a shell with no thought.

He watched his son and daughter approach the table with Kagome. Tsume pulled her seat out, before taking his own. Derenti watched Sesshomaru, who obviously didn't even notice someone had taken a seat. As soon as everyone was seated, the dinner began. Derenti watched the couple occasionally. It was not going to well.

Sesshomaru simply ate while Kagome put on fake smiles for his children.Kagome tried to enjoy Suki's and Tsume's company, but all her smiles seemed forced. And her gaze often went to the Demon Lord sitting two seats away, almost across from her. But he wouldn't meet her gaze. In fact, she was pretty sure he had looked everywhere except at her. Kagome felt like she had betrayed him. And they weren't even involved! She kept telling herself she had no reason to be guilty, but every time she glanced his way, she began to think that she wronged him somehow.

Suki had been talking to Kagome and her brother, but she was the only one who noticed that Kagome's gaze often went to Lord Sesshomaru, who was making it obvious he didn't even want to look at her. 'What the hell? I thought those two weren't involved. Even father had said so.' Suki thought while commenting on the other Lord's and Lady's around them. Suki heard Kagome answer, but didn't pay attention to what she said. Instead, Suki watched Kagome once more glance Sesshomaru's direction. When she did, guilt and something more appeared on her face.

Suki looked at her brother and saw he had not noticed, just as he had not noticed the past looks. She rolled her eyes. Sometimes her brother was so oblivious to everything. Suki saw that Kagome liked her brother, but not as much as he liked her. And Kagome's feelings were more 'friend' based then 'mate' based. As much as Suki would've loved it if her brother and Kagome became mates, she knew Kagome would not be truely happy. At that thought, a plan began to form in Suki's mind. All she had to do was talk to Sesshomaru.Suki looked to see the lord quietly eating, as he had the whole time. Even her father had tried to pry a response from him, to no avail. 'This is going to be harder then I thought.' Suki thought, sighing.

Sesshomaru ate silently, listening to the conversation going on not far from him. He had made sure Kagome wouldn't see him looking, and he had done his best to keep his eyes on his plate. He felt betrayed, and he didn't even know why. He felt her look his way multiple times, and each time he forced himself to keep his eyes down. She had made her choice and he wasn't going to try to force her into anything. What was worse was the fact his youkai blood raged within him.

It counted Kagome as his, and seeing the Dragon Demon courting her was something it didn't sit well with. Sesshomaru half agreed. Sesshomaru had to stop often and gather his will before he strangled the young dragon.'She is human!' he tried to argue with himself, attempting to find something on which he could draw more strenght from. But even that thought didn't work. So she was human, he didn't care. She was his human. That's all that mattered to him.

She was his.

'No, she is not. She is not mine.' he thought, over and over. Instead of calming his raging blood, that angered him further. He sighed and tried not to think at all, realizing it would only cause him to kill something.Once the food course was served, music started to play and many got up to dance or socialize with those they weren't sitting with.

Sesshomaru's breath caught in his throat when Tsume asked Kagome to dance. His blood fumed within him, demanding to be released on the dragon demon. He released his breath once they left and he focused on the opposite wall to keep from rushing after Tsume and killing him. He steeled his will and focused on keeping the red out of his eyes.

"Sesshomaru?" a voice cut through his thoughts, bringing him back to reality. He looked to see who had said his name. It was Derenti's daughter, Suki. While she was the last thing he wanted to talk to, it distracted him from the fact that his Kagome was dancing with some dragon. 'Stop thinking like that!' he mentally scoled himself. 'She's not yours.'"Yes." he stated.

"Would you dance with me?" she asked, but the way she said it sounded like a command. Without waiting for him to answer, Suki grabbed his hand and pulled her with him. Now would be the perfect time to talk to him, whether he wanted to or not, she didn't care. He resisted the urge to growl and pull back, but didn't because this was his friends child.

He focused on her so he wouldn't accidentally see Kagome with Tsume. He would not be able to hold himself back if he saw that.They danced to a slow song, but Suki could see he wasn't happy nor focused on who he was dancing with. His golden eyes looked down at her, but it seemed as if he was looking through her.

"Lord Sesshomaru, will you stop thinking about that Miko and listen to me." Suki whispered, seeing his golden eyes glare down at her. 'Atleast I got a reaction out of him. Better then that creepy blank look.' Suki thought. The look he gave her promised death. Suki had to keep telling herself he would not hurt her, even though there was a small seed of doubt.

"What?" he breathed, making sure no one could hear them. Suki had barely heard him, but she did not miss the anger in that faint word. Suki thought of ending the discussion there, but his golden eyes pried the information out of her, refusing to let her gaze go.Suki's face softened, hoping he would understand how serious she was being.

"Lord Sesshomaru, to anyone with eyes, you have been more distant then usual. And while you might not have been looking at her, she has been looking at you. Often." Suki stated under her breath, holding his golden eyes. She could see the information filter through him.She caught him scowl slightly. "If you're wondering why she went with Tsume, it's because she never thought in a million years you'd ask her. She doesn't want to be hurt, and you being indifferent to everything doesn't help." Suki scolded him.

Suki waited for him to snap at her, even curse her silently.

Instead, he simply blinked. That was the only reaction she got. 'Ugh, they don't call him the Ice Prince for no reason.' Suki thought, forcing herself to frown up at him though she really just wanted to smack some sense into him. But if she did, she held no doubts that would be the last thing she ever did, Derenti's daughter or not.Sesshomaru couldn't believe this dragon youkai, barely sixty years old, was giving him advice. But no matter what he told himself, he had to admit she had some good points. He had been acting strange.

'With good reason', he thought angrily. If Kagome hadn't noticed, she was the only one he remotely shown interest in. And she had still gone with Tsume.

Suki rolled her eyes, seeing he would not respond. "Thank the heavens you refused me as a mate. I don't know why Kagome puts up with your pride and stubborness." Suki muttered, knowng he heard every word.Once again, he didn't respond, but the scowl proved he had heard her.Suki saw the perfect oppertunity when the songs changed, this one another slow one. Without doing it on purpose, they had drifted somewhat close to Kagome and her brother. She left Sesshomaru, walking over and standing beside Kagome and Tsume.

"Sorry, Kagome. But I'm going to take my brother from you for a couple of songs." Suki stated. Kagome pulled away from Tsume, to be replaced by Suki. Kagome smiled slightly for Tsume before she started to head back to the table. Half way there she saw Sesshomaru walk towards her. Kagome readied herself. She knew he had been mad earlier, she could've felt it. She thought he was mad at her.

"Would you like to dance, Kagome?" Sesshomaru asked, expecting to be refused. That one, simple question shocked her.

'Did he just...ask me?' Kagome thought, confused. Wasn't he mad at me? Seeing him wait for an answer, Kagome replied softly, "Yes I would." She closed the distance between them, feeling one of his hands rest on her hip while the other took her hand in his. Kagome placed her free hand on his shoulder, stepping closer to his body.They danced in silence for what seemed like eternity.

Sesshomaru was still surprised she had said yes. He was thoroughly confused. He looked down into her brown eyes, unable to hide his feelings for her in his eyes. Kagome saw those feelings in his eyes and was taken aback once more.

"Sessho, I'm sorry." Kagome whispered, dropping her gaze. She didn't have any idea he held that kind of emotion.

"Why are you sorry?" he asked quietly, looking at her face. He could smell her nervousnes and fear. 'Fear? What is she afraid of?' he thought, studying the Miko in his arms.

"I...never would've came with Tsume if I knew you'd be mad." Kagome replied, resolving that no matter what, she wouldn't cry. She needed to know, to hear him say whether he wanted to be with her or not. She couldn't take the guilt and the feeling that she might lose something if she pulled away. And she was sure that if Sesshomaru said he didn't like her that way, her heart would not be able to repair itself.

"I'm not mad, Kagome. I just don't understand why you needed time apart." Sesshomaru replied softly, pulling her slightly closer. He didn't want her to leave him, like last time, but he would allow her to pull away if that is what she truely wished.

"I don't want to get close to you only to find that there was nothing there. That I was nothing to you while you are so much to me." Kagome replied, looking up into his eyes.

He saw the hope and fear in her eyes. He knew that if he didn't make his feelings known to her tonight, he would lose her. And he didn't want that, he would not allow himself to lose her due to stubborn pride."You are so much more to me then nothing." Sesshomaru stated, for once in his entire life, nervous about what he needed to say. 'It's now or never.' he thought, forcing himself to focus on what he had to say to keep the female in his arms. "I do care for you, Kagome. I never realized how much until I saw you with...him." he explained, growling the last part. His arm tightened around her, bringing her a little closer. "I don't want to see you with anyone else. I want you to be with me." He whispered softly, allowing himself to be open to emotional hurt.

He had never felt more vulnerable then after that singal statement. She could hurt him more then any creature had before, yet he trusted her.

Kagome was completely taken by surprise. His whispered words filled her with warmth and a tear escaped. But not in sorrow, in joy. She felt his nervousness at his soft statement. "Really?" Kagome breathed, looking up at him with hopefilled eyes. 'This can't be happening.' Kagome thought, waiting a moment to see if she was dreaming. He rose his gaze to hers at her words. "You...are you serious?" she squeeked out.

He watched the single tear run down her cheek, stopping at her jawline. He whiped the tear away, looking back into her eyes and loseing himself within them."Hai." he mumbled, lifting her slightly. He claimed her lips in a soft kiss, fighting the urge to purr when she ran her hand through his hair.When Sesshomaru pulled back, he was surprised by the feelings in the Miko's blue eyes. She had not been lying when she had told the demon exterminator and her brother she liked him. How he could've missed it, was beyond him.

Kagome smiled up at him before nuzzeling into his neck, resting her head on his shoulder. "I was afraid you didn't like me." he heard her whisper against his neck.He chuckled slightly.

"You were not the only one." He mumbled into her ear, feeling her shiver against him. He fought the urge to smile.

"Were you as nervous as I was?" she questioned silently, resting her lips against his neck, almost causing him to shiver.

"I have never done this before." he replied, shrugging slightly and breathing in her sweet scent.

"What, tell someone how you feel?" Kagome giggled lightly, pulling back to look up at him.

"Yes." was his simple answer, which was rewarded with a smile.

"There's a first for everything." Kagome stated, seeing him get a mischevious twinkle in his normally blank golden eyes.

"Yes there is." He replied, looking smugly down at her. It took Kagome a moment to realize what he was implying, and when she found out, she blushed.

'I can't believe him.' Kagome thought, embarassed he had implied something like that."Sessho." she scolded, not meeting his gaze. That was when Sesshomaru got an idea. He leaned down and bit gently on her neck, dragging his fangs across her skin, but did not leave any marks."What are you...." Kagome began, but quit when he hit a sensitive area, placing a warm kiss there.

Sesshomaru couldn't help but smile at the smell of her desire rising. If he kept this up, the other Lord's and Lady's around them would notice soon. He didn't want to embarass her, so he pulled away just as the song stopped.He looked down into her eyes and smirked.

"That wasn't very nice." Kagome mumbled, scowling up at him dispite the flush that covered her cheeks.

"Oh? You did not like it?" he chuckled softly seeing her face darken and her scowl grow.

"You're impossible." she stated, exhasperated. She turned, walking back to the table with a very amused Sesshomaru right behind her.

Derenti watched Kagome and Sesshomaru approach the table. He watched his friend, who didn't take his eyes off the miko who took her seat and seemed unsure what to do with her hands.

Ventai snaked her head close to his ear and whispered, "It seems they will be alright after all." Derenti looked at his mates smile and realized that earlier she wasn't happy that their son had asked Kagome to dinner, she was happy he did because that caused Sesshomaru to act.

"What about Tsume?" Derenti rumbled quietly, making sure the distracted couple didn't hear the conversation he was sharing with his mate. Ventai laughed quietly.

"Your son takes after you. He's already had a couple of offers, you were too busy paying attention to your friend to notice." Ventai replied slyly, flashing him a fanged smile. Derenti returned her smile, then stood.

"Would you like to dance, my mate?" Derenti asked, holding out a clawed hand to her.

"Why yes, I would." Ventai took his hand and they both went out on the dance floor.

Kagome watched them both go, looking around the table to realize Sesshomaru and her were alone. That is, until a female stalked over.The female had short, redish brown hair that came down to her shoulders. Her eyes were dark brown and Kagome knew she was a demon. She had to have been a feline demon, but Kagome wasn't sure what kind.

"Hello, Lord Sesshomaru." the female purred. Sesshomaru seemed annoyed at the interruption, but didn't act on it.

"May I help you, Lady Shindou?" He asked, looking to the lesser Lady. She was in Kouga's domain and was a lesser Lady in his land. He had to treat her with some respect. She was one of the females that was very persistant with her offers, even though he had refused her nearly one hundred times.

"I saw that you were sitting here alone. May I have this dance?" Shindou asked smoothly, looking at Kagome as if she was nothing but a servent.

"As you can surely see, Lady Shindou, I am not sitting alone. Please excuse us." Sesshomaru almost growled. He would've hit the female demoness if Kagome hadn't been there. He stood, indicating Kagome should come with him.

Kagome stood and followed him away from the scowling Lady and the table.They walked out of the dining room and into the hallway. Sesshomaru slowed his pace and wrapped an arm around her waist as they continued to walk. "I'm sorry about that." Sesshomaru stated, wanting nothing more to go back and kill Shindou, Lady or not.Kagome smiled at his touch and said the first thing that came to her mind.

"It's not your fault your attractive." Kagome mumbled, then clamped a hand over her mouth. 'Shit. I've got a big mouth.' Kagome thought, grumbling to herself. She heard him chuckle, then stop, drawing her to him.

"Really?" He asked, raising an eye brow in question. Kagome chose not to reply, but simply stared up at him, narrowing her eyes slightly. "Thought so." he stated, leaning down and placing a kiss on her lips.

Kagome felt him run his tongue tentivly across her lips, silently asking for entrance. She granted it, feeling his warm tongue enter and explore her mouth. It seemed as if he was determined to explore every inch. Kagome ran a hand through his hair, marveling at the silky texture of it.

Sesshomaru growled softly against her lips, feeling one of her hands rest on the back of his neck and pull him slightly closer. Kagome felt one of his hands rest on her lower back, pressing her against him, while the other slowly ran up her side. She shuddered at the feeling, moaning lightly.Kagome felt his tongue coax hers into his mouth, before sucking in and drawing it in.Kagome lost the breath she had just taken and gasped.

She allowed her tongue to trace one of his fangs before feeling his tongue rub against hers. Kagome moaned against him, unable to form coherant thoughts. She vaguely felt her back press against the wall. But she did feel his leg press between hers, causing her to gasp, then moan. Kagome's legs felt like jelly, she was glad he was holding her up and thankful for the wall as well.She heard him growl lowly in appreciation, one hand leaning against the wall while the other tentivly ran across her chest.She took a deep breath, which caused his hand to come into full contact. She gently bit his bottum lip at the feel of his hand, which in turn caused him to moan softly. He pulled away, sensing her need for air.

"Would you like to return to my room?" he mumbled against her lips, pulling away to place kisses along her jaw and neck, occasionally nipping gently.

'Do I?' Kagome thought briefly, tilting her head to give him better access to her neck.Sesshomaru sucked on her pulse point, knowng he would leave a mark. He felt her uncertainty and stopped, looking into her eyes. He wanted her to make this decision without any distractions. "You ment what you said?" Kagome asked quietly, looking nervously to the floor.

"Yes." he said, making sure there were no doubts in his voice. He was positive he liked her, and yes, even loved her. He placed a soft kiss on her lips, mumbling, "I love you." It went against his nature, to care for someone as he cared for his Kagome. But he realized he did care for her. He wanted her to spend the rest of his life with her.He looked down at her to see the affect of his words. Kagome fixed her arms around his neck and smiled a warm smile.

"I love you too." she whispered, claiming his lips in a heated kiss. She never thought he would say that to her. It felt as if the whole world had frozen and they were the only two in it. He forgot about the room, about the hall, he forgot about everything. Those words had affected him like no other had before. She loved him. Only him. He put all he had into that kiss, knowing he would not be able to express with words how he felt. He wasn't good at that. By the way she returned his kiss, he knew that she understood and loved him anyways.He pulled away, wanting to ask her something. He saw her confusion and he shoved away the uneasy feelings before he could prevent it from taking over.

"Kagome, would you be my mate?" Sesshomaru asked quietly, holding her gaze. The happiness he found in her eyes warmed him.She hugged him.

"Sesshomaru, I would love to be your mate." Kagome breathed in excitement. He asked her to be his mate. She couldn't believe it! Never in a million years did she ever think he would ask her. It didn't even matter to him that she was human. He loved her for her, just as she loved him for him. She never realized how much until tonight.

"Now, let's see about that room." Kagome breathed against his lips, feeling his strong arms lift her easily, carrying her to his room.She nestled herself into his shoulder, eagerness and nervousness preventing her from doing anything else. She knew what it ment to be his mate, she knew what she needed to do as well. It didn't bother her that her first time would be with him, on the contrary, Kagome was happy it would be with him, and only him.

She snuggled herself more into him as she thought more about it. She would be Sesshomaru's mate, and he would be hers.She faintly heard the door open, then the surroundings changed and became darker when he shut the door. He allowed her to slip from his arms to stand in front of him. "We do not need to do this tonight." he stated, looking down at her and running a hand down her back.Kagome placed both of her hands on his cheeks and drew him down to her. She kissed him softly.

"I know we don't need to. I want to." she mumbled against his lips. Sesshomaru lifted her up once more, ending the light kiss to deepen it. He placed her gently on the bed, letting his eyes roam the body he intended to claim.Kagome was aware of his scruitany and blushed, seeing the look in his eyes. Sesshomaru held her gaze for a moment, asking,

"Are you sure?" He didn't want her to do this unless she honestly wanted to. Once she was sure, Sesshomaru knew he would not be able to stop himself. He felt like he had waited a century and his body agreed as well as his demon blood. She had agreed to become his mate and he wanted that to be so as soon as possible, but he understood that a first time hurt for females. He did not want to hurt her, but knew that would have to happen.

Kagome saw the concerned look he gave her. She took a deep breath, clearing the butterflies in her stomach before reaching up to him, wrapping her arms around his neck. "Sessho, I want to become your mate." she breathed, "Please, make it so."He growled lowly in appreciation before leaning over her to kiss her neck, attempting to ease her nervousness. Kagome relaxed into the bed, his body mostly leaning over hers. She thought she'd feel claustrophobic in this kind of position, but found that it was actually comforting to have his body so close to hers.Sesshomaru ran hot kisses down her neck, sucking on the the junction where her neck met her shoulder, the place where he would mark her as his and only his. He continued his work on her neck while his hands easily worked her kimono loose.

He pulled the fabric gently off of her shoulders, kissing the slowly exposed skin. He felt her tense slightly as he slowly pulled the fabric down. He looked up at her, to see if she wished to continue. She put her hands over his and helped pull it the rest of the way down. He released the fabric when it lay bundled at her waist.Kagome flushed with embarassment at how exposed she was. He was the first to get an actual unobstructed view of her body and it made her even more nervous. Her arms left his shoulders to cover her chest. Sesshomaru kissed her softly while a hand slowly pulled her arms away.

"Do not hide yourself from me." he mumbled against her lips, before pulling back to take in the exposed flesh.Kagome watched his golden eyes, fighting down the embarassment at being so exposed. His eyes wandered her skin, placing one hand on her stomach. He felt her tense under his touch at first, before she relaxed. Her body was finely shaped, hardened from all the traveling she had done while looking for the shards.

"It's not fair, Sessho, that I'm half unclothed while you are fully clothed." Kagome pouted, fighting down the embarassment at that statement as well. 'Well, why should only he get to look?' a daring voice stated in her mind.He looked at her with amusement. He had not expected her to be so bold, and he decided that if she wished to see him, she would remove his clothes. He smirked at her, lightly dragging his claws on her stomach and waited to see her reaction.Seeing he didn't intend to remove his own clothes, Kagome fought down her nervousness and embarassment at what she was about to do.

She reached out and began to slowly undo his clothes, keeping focused on her task so she wouldn't lose her courage. Sesshomaru watched her delicate hands leave her sides to move to his clothes. As she began to work on his clothes, he looked into her eyes. He could see her embarassment and determination as she focused on her task. She was easily able to loosen the top half of his garment, which he shrugged out of.

Kagome's embarrasment and nervousness flew out the window at the exposed skin before her. Without really knowing what she was doing, her hands reached out, of their own accord, and lightly traced the muscles revealed. He closed his eyes, feeling her hands run lightly across his skin. He couldn't help but shiver under the light touch.She felt his muscles flex under her touch and looked to see his eyes were closed as her fingers continued to run across his chest, slowly working their way lower.

She felt him shiver slightly and she smiled, enjoying the fact she was able to get a reaction out of him. She stopped her hands by his lower stomach, tracing small circles on his skin. Sesshomaru finally opened his eyes, looking down at her. He purred softly at the feel of her hands.Sesshomaru bent his arms, lowering himself more fully onto her. He attacked her explosed flesh with his mouth, feeling her arms run up his back. He ran his fangs over her pulse point, hearing her gasp softly. He kissed a trail down to her chest, glancing up at her before taking a nipple into his mouth, hearing her moan loudly and arch her back. Her grip tightened on him, attempting to pull him closer.

Her hands ran down his back as she moved under him in pleasure.He allowed his fangs to graze the skin, his other hand coming to work on the other, giving it attention as well. He pulled back to blow on the moist skin, glancing up to see her eyes shut. "Sessho." he heard her moan his name. He bit the small nipple with his fang, hearing her take a deep breath, fisting a hand in his hair. He rested the upper half of his body on an elbow, while his other hand moved to the lower part of her body, slipping under the fabric to her already moist center.Kagome felt his fingers travel lower and her stomach tightened when she felt his hand travel under the fabric and touch her woman hood.

She had thought she had been feeling good, but when he touched her, she felt a whole new sensation. "Sessho!" she breathed, seeing the mischief in his golden eyes before he passionatly kissed her. Her mouth parted slightly and Sesshomaru took advantage of that. His tongue slipped into her mouth, tasting her sweetness. Her own tongue ran against his, gasping against his mouth as he massaged the place between her legs.

Kagome held her breath when she felt one finger tentivly slide in her. She released it in a half moan, half groan, when he pulled it slowly out. His finger felt so good in her, she groaned his name when he slipped it back in. Her legs slightly parted wider, allowing him better access. The upper half of her body squirmed slightly, grabbing ahold of him. Sesshomaru did it once more, pulling back to see her reaction. She was beginning to pant, her lips parted slightly and her cheeks flushed.

Kagome's eyes were closed, her back arched as his finger entered her once more. He growled lightly, kissing her lips, then jaw line.Kagome's breath caught in her throat when he added another finger, tightening herself around them. Sesshomaru felt her tighten around his fingers and was tempted to enter her then, but knew she would have to be ready first. He sped up the pace slightly, feeling her hips move with his fingers.

"Sess..ho..." Kagome panted, drawing him down for a passionate kiss. This time her tongue met him halfway. His tongue rubbed against her, mimicking what his fingers were doing to her. Her breath quickened as she felt a warmth pool in her lower abdomen, screaming for release. As he continued to enter her, the feeling grew and grew, close to the point of breaking.He pulled his hand from her, hearing her whimper. Once his fingers were removed, Kagome looked at him puzzled, trying to catch her breath. She didn't know what he was doing, but she wanted release from this feeling within her. Sesshomaru half smiled at the whimper, kissing her lower stomach. He used both hands to peel the last of her kimono from her body, leaving her bare to his gaze.

If Kagome felt exposed before, it was nothing compared to now. But before she had a chance to be modest, Sesshomaru kissed her. She continued to whimper, the feeling in her stomach aching to be released. He heard her impatience and chuckled softly against her skin. He then kissed her jaw line, her neck, then her chest, before slowly trailing down her stomach. He came to her bellybutton and swirled his tongue around it, feeling her hips move. Her hands gripped his arms that were to either side of her as she watched him kiss her body.He saw her watching him and growled comfortingly, slowly kissing his way lower and lower while holding her gaze.He came to the core of her desire, where it was strongest. Kagome watched him smirk then closed her eyes, acutely feeling his tongue touch her.

"Sessho!" she gasped, wiggling her hips to get away. His hands held her in place as he continued his assult on her. The warmth that was in her abdomen grew with his continued minstrations and she gasped, wanting him to stop and continue all at once. His tongue did things to her, causing her breath to come in short, ragged gasps.He thrust his tongue in her, hearing her moan and arching her back. She felt his tongue enter her and she clamped her mouth shut in an effort not to scream. He did it once more, curling the tip slightly. She cried out, her muscles flexing around his tongue. He purred in pleasure as he continued to thrust his tongue into her.Before long, her hips bucked against his hands and her hands grasped the sheets in a death grip as the sensation in her abdomen exploded. Sesshomaru felt her body shudder as she reached her first climax. Kagome's body shuddered and her eyes rolled as she felt her first climax.

He greedily lapped up her sweet juices before lifting himself above her, unable to keep the small smile from his face. She lay beneath him, panting for air, her eyes were shut and her grasp on the sheets slackened.He nuzzeled her neck, waiting for her to recover before he allowed the blood raging in his veins what it wanted. He felt her breathing begin to even out as he kissed her, feeling her respond to his unasked question. He easily removed the rest of his clothes and watched her brown eyes roam over his body.

Kagome couldn't help but feast at the sight before her eyes. She felt a slight nervous tinge in her stomach seeing how big he actually was, but remembering her previous climax, she pushed that worry out the window. He moved against her legs and she spread them, allowing him to lay between them. He kissed her, long and soft. He sucked her tongue into his mouth, moaning softly. She felt him rest at the entrance to her core and she squirmed in anticipation and nervousness. Sesshomaru pulled away and kissed her cheek."This will hurt. Are you sure?" Sesshomaru breathed into her ear. She wrapped her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist. She knew he wouldn't hurt her on purpose and knew this was a necissary pain. She looked up at him, still panting from her previous climax, and nodded.He claimed her lips in a breath taking kiss full of emotion, then thrust into her quickly.

She whimped against his mouth, closing her eyes against the dull throb of pain inside her. It hurt just as much as she thought it would, but there was nothing to prepare her for it. She felt a tear break free and run down the side of her temple. He froze over her, waiting for her to get used to him. He was a little big for her first time and he knew she was in pain.He kissed her and continually mumbled apologies for having to hurt her.She didn't hear what he said, but was comforted by the tone of his voice. After a moment, the pain subsided and she moved slighty beneath him, hearing him stifle a moan. She could feel him within her and flexed herself along his lengh. He lowered his lips to hers in a quick kiss, letting loose a soft moan.After a moment, she was sure she could continue.

She looked up at him and nodded, signaling she was ready. He slowly pulled out, hearing her whimper, but quickly pushed back into her, and her whimper turned into a gasp.He did this once more, this time her hips moved to meet his, allowing him deeper access. He bit her neck, not enough to draw blood, but she still felt it. She felt so good around him, he couldn't help the moan that rolled out of his mouth and against her skin. Her arms tightened around him, feeling him slide out then back in in a gental rocking motion.

"Sess...ho..." Kagome breathed, hearing him growl in reply. His youkai blood wanted to take her quickly, but for her first time, he knew better. He didn't want to hurt her more then he already had. He began to move faster into her and she moaned, thrusting her hips to equal his speed. He kept his instincts in check, but aloud himself some speed. She could feel the heat building again, but more intense then before. Both were begininning to get short of breath. She was in agony, she wanted release.

"Sessho, please, faster. Harder." she breathed, too caught up to be embarassed by her pleas. He moved from her neck to her lips and complied with her wishes, feeling her breath against his lips. They shared the same breath as he moved into her, hearing her pant each time. He could feel his own climax coming up, but held his back, waiting for her. Both were beginning to sweat slightly as Sesshomaru continued the pace he was at, feeling her bite his bottum lip. She moaned against him, grinding her hips in time with his.As he was pulling out of her, Kagome cletched herself around him, hearing him moan against her lips.

Seeing that he liked that, Kagome continued to do so. The warmth continued to build as Kagome moaned beneath him, unable to help it. "Sessho." she panted in time to their love making. After a moment, the warmth exploded once more. Sesshomaru felt her body shudder and her muscles clamp hard around him, causing him to come at the same time. He pushed deep into her, releasing his seed. At that moment, he sunk his sharp fangs into her neck, knowing she was in the throws of her climax and wouldn't feel it as much.Kagome barely felt the pain in her neck, too caught up in the explosive climax that took her.

She muffled her own scream, tightening her arms and legs around him. The pleasure she felt was indiscribable and she strained for breath.After she was slowly brought back down, she felt Sesshomaru barely holding himself above her, his pants coming in time with hers. His forehead rested against her shoulder as he took deep breaths, attempting to calm himself down as she was. His breath was cool against her skin and she closed her eyes, regaining her breath as he was.Kagome reached up and placed a hand on the back of his head, running her fingers through his slightly slick hair. He kissed her shoulder before lifting his head to look at her, then kissed her before rolling to his side.

Kagome pouted slightly when she felt him pull out but was content to lay in his arms. She nuzzled into his side, feeling one of his arms wrap around her. Kagome realized how tired she actually was and snuggled against him, asleep in a matter of minutes. Sesshomaru like wise followed her into sleep.

Ok, ok! jumps up and down you HAVE to tell me what you think about my very first lemon! Was it good? was it bad? did I need to add things? I hope all of you that were waiting for one enjoyed it...that's why i re-read this chapter so many times. I wanted to make sure the lemon was good.WOW, i gots tons of reviews! I'm sorry i didnt post sooner tho..christmas and all...anywas..Ok, here's the thanks to all of those who reviewed my chapter 14! Thank you guys so very much!

Mademoiselle Morte (welps, as you can see, he sure did end up with Kagome mwa ha ha), cathrine (thanks!),

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Dark fire 77 (lol, sorry, but they are together now...)

G-girl (ta da, here's chap 15...16 is coming!),

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thank you guys, all of you! I can't believe this many ppl like my stuff! THANKS A BUNCHES!!!! and sorry to keep most of you waiting!