DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: This author has no financial or non-financial relation nor do they possess any right to "Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale" franchise. Full ownership of all characters is the sole intellectual property of Rumiko Takahashi.

Random Series is Random

Life was just getting back to normal after the defeat of Sounga. They'd begun traveling again and everyone had healed from their injuries with luckily no lasting damage. For the most part. Inuyasha still had some healing to do from where the demonic sword had embedded itself in his arm. While not bruised like it had been, several of the deep marks were still struggling to heal completely. The scare were deep and although he never said, she could tell his arm was still sore.

He'd also been a little clingy. Well by his standards anyway. While he usually seemed to favor her, now he was actively seeking her out. Wanting to spend more time with her alone. It was almost sweet.

And also how they ended up here today...

"Inuyasha, I have a surprise for you," Kagome cooed happily as she clapped her hands together and Inuyasha snorted, "Like what?"

"Just close your eyes," Kagome pressed sweetly and with a roll of the eyes, he complied. She could tell by the faint blush on his cheeks he hoped for something but she couldn't really tell. She intended to put the beads back in but the way he kept sniffing and lifting his chin subtly like he thought...

Was he hoping...

Kagome swallowed thickly as she tried to pluck up her courage. To hell with the beads! It was obvious what he wanted, what he hoped the surprise would be...

Gently leaning over, she cupped his chin and pressed her lips lightly against him and he moaned low in his throat as he pressed back. The faint tinge on his cheeks taking on a deep hue. Letting out a shuddering breath, he gently pulled her into his lap and arranged her so she straddled him before crushing her small frame against him and kissing her more urgently.

After a long, heady moment, she pulled back and gave him a sheepish smile while he looked like his heart was absolutely melting.

"Surprise," she giggled and he gave her a smug smirk as one hand gently brushed a few loose strands of hair behind her ear.

"I was wondering when you'd do that again," he chuckled softly as he pressed his forehead against hers and nuzzled her nose, "Been waiting for it."

Kagome hummed happily and shrugged.

"You could've done it," she pointed out and he sighed bemusedly.

"Nah, you're better at initiating things like that," he admitted softly as he passively ran his hand up and down her back, "I'd do it wrong."

As if to prove his point, he gently moved to kiss her again and she could feel his lips twitch upwards when she returned the favor.

"What am I gunna do with you?" he panted huskily when they finally pulled back for air as his amber eyes met her blue. The emotions swirling in them had Kagome's eyes widening in surprise. For once those eyes that usually seemed so bitter and closed off were unguarded and open. Warm and affectionate. A look that screamed love.

Swallowing thickly, Kagome took a leap of faith.

"I love you," she breathed and he laughed softly.

"So you've said," he hummed bemusedly as he gave her a soft chaste peck. The miko cringed mentally as she realized that she had indeed said that before. Several times in fact. Kagome blushed and when he pulled back, his happy smile faded slightly.

"What's wrong?" he asked softly as he gently scratched the back of her neck.

"Nothing," Kagome lied as she forced a smile onto her face. He didn't say it back and while she knew he was a man of action, she had hoped...

"Don't tell me it's nothing," he snorted with a roll of the eyes, "It's clearly something so out with it."

Kagome shook her head and merely leaned forward so her cheek was on his shoulder. She could almost feel his confusion until she felt him flinch and tense.

"You alright?" she asked as she tried to pull back but he adjusted his hold so she couldn't move.

"You're everything to me. I need you," he breathed hoarsely, "You know that, right?"

There was a hint of fear and worry in his tone which suddenly made her very nervous.

"Inuya..."

"Don't ever think otherwise, okay?" he interrupted quietly as he rested his cheek atop her head. Inhaling sharply, his words suddenly clicked. 'I need you' was his way to saying...

"I love you," Kagome hummed as she sagged against him and pressed a kiss against his neck.

"I liked this surprise," he sighed happily, "You should surprise me more often."

Kagome was never more glad she didn't put those beads back on.