**Lemon ahead!**

Chapter 2: Stay

The first time had been five or so years ago, on the night of the new moon. He remembered them both feeling the end of their long quest was nearing a close, but what that meant, nobody could say.

She'd always stay up with him on these nights to talk to him, which always got on his nerves, knowing full well she was taking advantage of his tendency to yap about his 'feelings' when he transformed into a human. Still, he enjoyed the company enough to happily yap to her until she inevitably fell asleep, usually mid-conversation. Sometimes, leaning on his shoulder, which is what he always hoped for. That night was no different, save for the fact that Songo and Miroku had gone off to investigate some suspicious stories from a nearby village, taking Shippo and Kirara with them. Inuyasha and Kagome had found an abandoned forest hut to stay the night in, which was surprisingly clean and well stocked. Inuyasha would have guessed the residents had left in a hurry, and not too long ago, probably because of the very demon the others had gone after that night.

"What will you do when it's over?" He'd asked, filling the lull in conversation with a question he'd desperately wanted to ask for months, but hadn't had the guts.

"Over? hmm" She stared off into the darkness, watching the stars. "I guess... I'll go home and finish school." He didn't give any hints as to how hard that was to hear, but she seemed to know, tilting her head sweetly to look at him. "Then..." she continued, watching the glimmer of something hopeful return to his hard eyes.

"Then I'll come back... and... live with you." He sucked in a breath. Did that mean... was she saying...?

"Kagome... I-"

"You don't have to say anything. It's not like you have a choice in the matter, really." She smiled, laying her head on his shoulder and closing her eyes. He was silent for a long moment, contemplating everything he had just told her. After the long pause she was nearly asleep when he surprised her by reaching for her hand, holding it gently in his own. She looked up at him as he watched the night sky, a soft blush on his cheeks. He turned to look at her eyes which seemed to sparkle in the starry night.

"Do you mean that...? You'd stay here? With me?" She was lost in his expression, showing so much emotion in his eyes, his voice low and serious. She only managed a nod and a soft "Yes Inuyasha... I want to stay with you always" before he pressed his lips to hers. At first she was shocked at how gently he kissed her. It was so tender, and so different from the other times they'd kissed. Of course, this was the first time it had been both of their choice. She thought for a moment it may be his human form, but just as quickly decided it wasn't. This was Inuyasha. Her gentle half-demon. She leaned in, deepening the kiss, her heart pounding. She let him wrap his arm around her waist and pull her closer. Her chest pressed against his as they both melted into the comfortable embrace.

He pulled back suddenly, leaving her misty eyed and gasping. He seemed to be gauging her reaction, unsure if this was what she wanted. When only silence filled the air between them for an intense moment he decided to let her go. "I'm sorry- I just-"

He was cut off when she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him back to her lips, kissing him passionately. This time he didn't pull away or try to fight it. His heart soared as she pulled herself against him, his hands landing on her hips. Her tongue pressed softly against his lips, an action that both confused and excited him. He welcomed the action, parting his lips to against hers. Though it seemed a bit odd at first, meeting her tongue with his own sent a shiver of desire through him. Her heart raced as her fingers wound through his dark hair. Before she knew what was happening she was softly laid on her back, the dark human-Hanyo above her, still kissing her passionately as his hands began to explore her soft curves. His lips left hers again, but before she could protest they were pressed to her neck, making her give a soft gasping moan. He shuddered at the sound, feeling his body respond to her sweet call. He tentatively moved his hand over her waist, feeling the soft curve that was usually hidden by her loose shirt. His hand continued to move upward, waiting for the command to stop that never came as he cupped her breast. Only another sweet moan left her lips as he caressed her. Her back arched, pressing her chest more firmly into his hand. Was she telling him to...? it couldn't be that she wanted... his mind raced as his body seemed to move on it's own to press his hips into hers.

"I-Inuyasha!" she gasped, fisting her hands in his hair. He instantly backed off, stopping to look down at her. "No-Don't- I don't want you to-"

"I'm sorry- I-" He began pushing himself away, only to be stopped when Kagome tugged at his collar. He looked down at her in surprise, hypnotized by the look in her eyes.

"Don't stop..." She said, pulling him closer with a tantalizing slowness. She kissed him again, wrapping her long legs around his hips to pull him in. His heart drummed in his chest, ready to give her anything she wanted. He couldn't stop himself. This was wrong. She was too innocent, too pure for him, but none of that mattered. She wanted him, and he was powerless to deny her. He seemed to slip from any control he had in an instant, focusing his efforts on making her gasp his name one more time. Her hands left his shirts to quickly pull loose the little red tie of her uniform, pulling it through the collar slowly and laying it to the side.

He sat up, pulling her with him to hold her in his lap, quickly pulling the soft shirt over her head as she raised her arms to let him. She squeaked playfully as he laid back on top of her, kissing her neck and resuming his exploration of her perfect breasts. Kami, they were really perfect. Soft and round, her pink nipples peeking out from the top of the light purple cups of her bra as she breathed. They hardened as his thumb passed over, making him interested in tasting her there too. As his tongue glided over the peak she breathed his name again, more sensually than last time, much to his pleasure. Her thighs tightened around him and her hands combed through his dark hair as he experimented, licking and sucking to hear her moan and feel her writhe. Her hand left his hair to unzip the side of her green pleated skirt before pushing it down a bit over her hips. He sat back on his heels once more to pull it off, raising her long legs to his shoulder with the action, stopping to remove her socks as well. He groaned in approval as he laid her legs back down on his thighs, seeing the lacy underwear matched the top. She looked like a goddess, almost like she had taken the place of the moon in the dark night.

He slowly began removing his shirts, unable to look away from the image of dazzling beauty laid before him. He left on his pants for the time being, laying back over her to slowly kiss down her neck, pulling the straps of her top down over her shoulders to allow him access to her soft pink nipples. She cried out softly as he placed a kiss there, followed by a quick flick of his tongue. Her hands returned to their place in his hair as her back arched again, pressing her chest closer to his accepting lips. His hand moved lower, over the lace underwear to find her already wet from the stimulation. Something in him snapped instantly, needing to taste her there as well. He growled as he pushed himself down between her thighs and pressed his tongue to the purple fabric.

"Inuyasha!" she panted, tilting her head back in ecstasy. The sound of his name on her sweet lips drove him wild. He pulled the fabric to the side to better access the source of her pleasure. She was already so wet, and starting to whimper softly with every movement of his tongue over the small pink pearl at her center. She made the sweet noises and writhed beneath him until she cried once and sucked in a breath, her hands tightening in his hair and her head turning in intense pleasure. Was that- did she just- oh Kami... Inuyasha felt his body swell in response once more. She was ready- panting- begging for him to take her. He sat back, wiping his lips on his arm before standing to remove his Hakama. He hesitated for the briefest moment, wondering one final time of he should stop this before he went too far, if he even could stop. Her eyes begged him to continue as she sat up to remove her top, followed by the underwear. He heard her gasp as he stepped out of his clothes and kneeled between her legs once more. Suddenly she looked a little unsure.

"Kagome? Do you want me to- we can still-"

"No!" She said, raising her hand to press it to his chest. "It's just- the first time... it's supposed to... hurt... and you're so..." he looked down at himself, trying to figure out what she was saying. She blushed a pretty shade of red, suddenly having trouble looking him in the eyes. "So... big." She finally struggled out the words, instantly feeling ridiculous. Inuyasha looked at her with the same puzzled expression. Oh, he thought. Oooohhh. Her apprehension finally clicked, and he couldn't help cracking a half smile at her. Oh yeah. He was probably going to make her scream. The thought both horrified and excited him in a perplexing way. He didn't want to hurt her, but her hesitation was a little bit of an ego boost. He was sure he could make the pain minimal, even with his ... uncomfortable size. She was so wet... so ready.

He leaned back over her, kissing her softly to try and ease her worry. He pulled back, looking deeply into her eyes, seeing both desire and fear. "I'll go slow…" he promised, both to her and to himself. "...and if it's too much, I can stop. You don't have to endure it if it's too painful." She nodded shyly, kissing him again as she laid back. He continued to lick and kiss her lips as his hand moved once more to the pearl, rubbing it softly as her kisses became deeper. He pressed the head of his cock to her opening, rubbing it over the sensitive spot to coat it in the fluid, making her hum a worried note against his lips as her arms tightened. Slowly he began to press into her, taking his time to measure her reaction. She sucked in a sharp breath through her teeth, letting out a soft high cry as he broke through her virgin barrier. He too couldn't help but gasp at the feeling of entering her, her soft walls pressing against his cock. "Kami... Kagome..." he breathed, pressing his length forward until their hips met.

"It- Hurts!" she whined into his shoulder, breathing hard. She held tight around his neck, her legs squeezing his hips. He reminded himself to breathe as he wrapped his arms around her back, holding her tightly.

"Try to relax…" He whispered, trying to hold himself still as his cock throbbed within her. "...you're too tense." She let out another pained whine before nodding and trying to relax her body. She instantly felt better as she let out a long held breath and loosened her hold on him slightly. Feeling her breathing become more even and calm, he slowly rocked his hips back before pressing back in. This time her whimper was less sharp, and held a bit less pain. He thanked all the gods silently as he slowly began to set an even pace. She was still soaking wet, now with a small amount of blood coating his cock, aiding in easing the discomfort. As he continued her cries never stopped, but became more pleasured and intense as the feeling of being completely filled by him began to push her close to another orgasm. He felt her beginning to tense again and slowed, hoping he wasn't hurting her too badly. As he did a small request of "Faster" passed her lips. He growled in agreement as he picked up the pace. He felt what was building and returned his hand to her breast hoping to push her over the edge, feeling her release almost instantly. She cried his name again, making the incredible feeling somehow even better. He moaned her name softly as her walled closed in on him, his eyes closing to concentrate on how her body was reacting to his.

He sat back, still pressed deep inside her as he pulled her up to sit in his lap. He held her hips, moving them to grind her most sensitive spot against himself as she locked her lips to his, letting her tongue pass over his. He tilted his head back as he felt her body tensing, reveling in the feeling that he'd imagined so long, being buried inside her tight body as she came again, panting his name. Kami, she was incredible. He held her thigh with one hand, placing his other arm around her back and using it to lift and lower her on his cock as he neared his own climax. He felt her shudder against him again, crying out as another orgasm flooded through her. He couldn't stop himself from following her, filling her as he emptied his swollen cock. He pressed their hips together as the shudder of his orgasm made him gasp, pressing his forehead to hers and breathing her name.

He let out a long breath as he finished, holding her body against his as he still twitched inside her. They both panted, neither wanting to part from the other's warmth for the time being. Kagome broke the silence first, pressing her face into his neck as she breathed his name. He loosened his tight hold on her just enough to look into her eyes, praying she had felt even a fraction of the pleasure she'd just given him. She stared back in silent wonder, her hands combing through his dark hair. He kissed her again, deeply, trying desperately to express all the love and passion he felt for her in that moment. She responded in kind, giving him everything in her heart through the kiss. He finally pulled them apart, not really wanting to, but knowing the cool night air would get to her eventually. They each found their clothes and redressed before he offered to take her to the nearby hot spring to wash up before bed. She agreed, grabbing her bag and bow as he grabbed Tessaiga and following him into the night.

They walked side by side, two humans deeply in love.

That night was the single greatest of his long life, without equal for as long as he'd live. He had held her close, simply waiting and watching as the sun broke over the horizon, instantly returning him to the half-demon he truly was. As he watched the sleeping girl in his arms he wondered if she's ever want to be with him this way. It would only be more dangerous, more rough on her delicate body. He looked down at his now clawed hands, pressed firmly to his lover's back as he cradled her. Lover. He was her lover now. He smiled softly at the thought. He'd have to be careful... claws and fangs, but he knew she would try if he asked. He sighed deeply, pressing a soft final kiss to her dark hair as he sensed their companions would be returning with the sun. He shifted her ever so slightly into a less compromising position. It wasn't unusual for her to be asleep on him, but the way her legs wrapped around his was still a bit... suggestive. She stirred at the movement, much to his displeasure.

"Inuyasha...? What time is it?" She asked sleepily, yawning as she rubbed her eyes. She stilled, remembering her night... He shot her a small half-grin at the sudden alertness she had found, as some part of last night must have come to mind. Her eyes went wide as she looked at him before her fingers shot up to lightly touch her lips.

"Early." he said, hoping the look on her face wasn't regret. His smile faded into mild concern as she didn't reply. He was having a difficult time smelling her emotions and it was making him nervous. "You can go back to sleep if ya want. The others aren't back yet." She nodded slowly, letting the memories rearrange themselves in her mind before gently resting her head back on his chest. He hesitantly let his hand run over her hair, still trying to get a good emotional scent, but coming up mixed.

"Inuyasha?" She said softly into his chest, fisting her hand in the fabric of his fire rat. "yea" was all he could reply, feeling his heart pick up a bit in anticipation. She hesitated before continuing. "Was last night... did we..." She trailed off.

"It was real... you didn't dream it." He said, trying to keep any emotion out of his voice in case she wanted to pretend she had. He heard her sigh deeply before he finally scented... tears. No, no, no... she couldn't cry... Kami, what had he done. His breath hitched as he pulled her close, hoping to comfort her, even though that probably the opposite of what she wanted. "Kagome- I- I don't know what to say... please don't cry… I thought it was what you wanted." He whispered against her hair, feeling like a monster, worse than a monster, a demon. He felt her push back and let her go, prepared for a sound slap, but instead seeing her brilliant smile through the tears. He looked at her in wonder and confusion.

"What are you apologizing for stupid?!" She laughed, throwing her arms around him in a tight hug. She couldn't help laughing at his face. Kami! He could be so dense! "I'm so happy!" she cried into his shoulder. His arms wrapped around her, almost taking her breath away. She felt a rumble of laughter in his chest.

"What are you trying to do, give me a heart attack?" He muttered softly. His full senses had returned and now he could relish in the smell of him that would linger on her for maybe a few days, if only faintly. Longer, if they did it again... especially in his Hanyo form... Kami, he wanted to do it again. His ear twitched, killing all hope of that idea for the time being. "Pull yourself together woman, we have company." He joked, letting her go to smirk at her as she wiped her face.

She couldn't stop smiling. Even after their friends had returned, her laugh came often and easily for the entire day after. She didn't sit him once for almost a month. Of course he had snuck her away from the others at least once a week to be alone and make love, often until dawn, on nights he knew they wouldn't be traveling. That continued until that day, that terrible day, when she disappeared from his life again.