Standing up, she tapped her foot on the ground, thoroughly confused.
"InuYasha?"
Immediately, the hanyou jumped in and landed in front of her, "you're still here."
"Yeah, it didn't work this time, but why? I don't get it."
Leaning against the wall, InuYasha crossed his arms and looked around, "well I'm not gonna let you stay down here all day, so let's go back to Sango and Miroku's okay? We can figure this out together."
Rolling her eyes, she walked over to him, "you're just happy because it means I'm not leaving you."
His golden stare was sharp and intense as he tucked her hair behind her ear. He whispered softly, "and what's wrong with that?"
Suddenly staying down in the well for a bit, didn't seem like such a bad idea, and the promises of things to come glittered in his gaze. One thing for sure, she would have to fight with herself in order to keep her virginity intact when he's around.
"Maybe we should head back up."
Instead of answering her, InuYasha walked towards her, Kagome stepping backward each time he moved. She just knew that something crazy would happen if he touched her. His predatorial stride was a strong indication of that.
Trying to step back one more time, her back hit the stone wall and InuYasha grinned, stopping in front of her and resting his arms on the sides of her head. Kagome gulped hard as his face moved to mere inches from hers.
He studied her body language, "what's wrong Kagome? Why were you backing away? I don't sense fear from you, so I know you're not scared."
His voice was low and husky, making her tremble.
"I'm trying to keep control of myself."
Looking her up and down, he chuckled deep and low, causing a shiver to run through her.
"I gave up on that when I met you."
Kagome held her breath as he moved one clawed hand and grazed her arm, sliding down to finally grip her round hips. Breath quickening, she could feel the last bit of senses leave her as her shaking intensified. At the same time, InuYasha finally snapped and slammed his mouth onto hers, encouraged to keep going as she moaned and returned it with just as much vigor.
He trailed hot kisses down her neck, letting his instincts kick in as he lifted her leg up around his waist, pressing his hardness against her. Gasping, Kagome yearned for more and pulled at his clothes, anxious to feel more of him.
He yanked down her dress top and didn't stop to contemplate the strange contraption keeping her breasts from him. Jerking up the fabric, he took in his fill of her round perfect bosoms before taking a peak into his mouth.
Kagome moaned and gripped his back when surge after surge of pleasure burned through her. The scent she was emanating was sweeter than ever before, and he was harder than he'd ever remember being.
So much seemed to happen all at once, and before Kagome could make sense of the situation, InuYasha had her panties down and both of her legs around his waist while was trying desperately to free his aching member, but not without still raining hot kisses on her neck.
"Hey! Is everything okay down there?! Is Kagome still here?!"
Sango's voice broke the mood and spell they seemed to be under. InuYasha looked at what they were about to do and let go of her legs, doing up the ties of his hakama. Kagome pulled her bra down and adjust her breasts into it, then lifted the front of her dress up and pulled her panties back into place.
Running a clawed hand through his hair, InuYasha took a deep breath, "we better get back up there."
All Kagome could do was nod and attempt to walk up to him, so he could get them out. She tried desperately to ignore his searing grip on her waist as he jumped out of the well. Sango had walked a good distance away, which InuYasha was thankful for as he turned to the still trembling girl.
"Kagome, I'm sorry about what happened in the well. I was getting so caught up in my emotions and your scent, that I almost claimed you."
Lifting his hand, he gently stroked the side of her cheek, glad to see her smile at him.
"I was just so happy you didn't leave me, that I lost control of myself, but I'll make sure to keep it in check for now on. If we do anything, I want it to be because you're ready for it."
Smiling even wider, Kagome turned around and pressed her back into his chest, and InuYasha wrapped his arms around her. She sighed in contentment.
"I'm more appalled at my own actions, because I wanted you so bad it felt like I would die without you. So, trust me, you can't take all the blame, and don't worry, I'll let you know when I'm ready. For now, let's just enjoy being a couple."
Smirking down at her, he kissed the crown of her head, "I like the sound of that."
Walking hand in hand, they followed Sango back to the village, but before they approached, all of them noticed the thick black smoke in the sky. Kagome looked at her friend, "Sango, that looks like smoke up ahead…it's not coming from the village, is it?"
They immediately rushed to the burning village, Kagome ran to each hut, making sure no one was in them. InuYasha quickly moved to her side, holding her close as she wept.
"This is horrible! Who could have done such a thing?!"
"Judging by the mark in the ground, it was Naraku's men."
"Mark?"
He walked them out to the middle of the village.
"He burns a spider symbol in any village he wishes to punish."
Kneeling down, she touched the torched Earth and couldn't stop the new onslaught of tears.
"So, this is what they meant by the village being 'marked'. It's all my fault."
InuYasha stood in front of her and grabbed her shoulders.
"This is not your fault! Think about what the alternative was."
"They would have taken me and left the village alone."
He shook his head at her; she still didn't understand this world at all.
"No, they would have taken you and still destroyed the village. Naraku has been itching for a way to hurt my father. This village is my second home and my father's fond of it as well, since this is the place my mom grew up and where they first met. For Naraku, you just became a means to get what he wanted…war with the Western Lands."
Kagome looked like she didn't believe him, but Sango nodded her head in agreement.
"He's right, Kagome. That's why I told Miroku to take all the villagers to Kaede's village. Huts can be rebuilt and food can grow back, but nothing good would have come from you leaving with those demons."
That's when Kagome realized she had to stop thinking that she understood how their world worked. She knew how her world was, but this place was still unknown territory…and dangerous.
"You're right, you both are. I'm sorry for wallowing in self-loathing and guilt. So, what should be our next plan of action?"
Standing Kagome up, and not letting go of her hand, InuYasha smirked, "now we let my old man know what happened and keep you safe. If I know Naraku, this is just the beginning. He doesn't stop until he gets what he wants."
Sango started walking off and waited for them to follow, "come on, guys, let's go to Kaede's village and grab Miroku. We may need his spiritual powers on the journey."
It took them a few hours to reach Kaede's village, and Kagome was surprised to see all the villagers come out to greet them. Sango's twins rushed over and tugged on her kimono.
Akira gave her big puppy dog eyes, "what happened to our home?"
Frowning, Sango knew she had to tell them the bad news.
"Everyone! I know you are all anxious to get home, but nothing was left standing after Naraku's army. I'm sure Kaede will be fine putting us up for a while, and I promise you, that demon will pay! We will destroy him and rebuild our home!"
All the villagers cheered and Miroku rushed over to embrace his wife, "I was so worried you wouldn't come back."
"Oh, hoshi, we were fortunate enough to arrive after they had left."
Watching them cling to each other, Kagome sighed at the romantic scene as a goofy smile played on her lips. InuYasha grabbed her hand and kissed it, surprising her.
"I'm glad you're still here."
Smiling softly, she leaned into his side, "me too."