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Inuyasha was on his way out to the forest. He had already gone to see the snail demon that had appeared on the field, but before he even arrived, Sango had taken care of it. Since Naraku's death three years prior, they had barely had any thrilling battles. Usually the group didn't need to fight together; after defeating an enemy as strong as Naraku, any small demon that appeared could be defeated easily,

Though Inuyasha did not miss the horrible war he had with Naraku, the countless deaths, and Kagome getting into danger, he did have to admit to himself that he missed the excitement of a good fight. He took pleasure in making the world a better place by eliminating it of vengeful demons. And having grown up as a half-demon, Inuyasha had to admit that feeling powerful was a feeling he very much enjoyed. It made him feel safe.

He had not felt at all safe in the three years of Kagome's absence, though. No matter how strong he became, it didn't matter. The woman he loved had disappeared from his life. He could rip demons apart with his bare hands, but he could not escape the pain of missing Kagome. He had no control. There was nothing he could do to bring her back. Going to the well every three days was the only thing that made him feel slightly better, and more in control.

So even though he knew that Sango would probably have already defeated the demon by the time he got there, he rushed out to battle in the hopes that maybe it was a larger demon. And maybe, after Kagome coming back into his life, he was so scared that he'd lose her that he would go to any length to keep her in his life and keep her as safe as possible. He forgot how frightened he became when Kagome disappeared, or fell into danger. Naraku always targeted Kagome: he was afraid of her spiritual power. Based on the scent, he knew the demon was small fry, but he hated the line of fear that flashed up his spine as he heard that peril was afoot.

There was that, but even Inuyasha had trouble admitting to himself that he was nervous about how far him and Kagome were going. Like, sexually. He wanted to do right by her. He wanted their first time to be special. Inuyasha was thinking that maybe he should save it until their wedding night. Is that what Kagome would want? He didn't want to hurt her. He wanted to make her happy. He wanted to do the right thing.

Well, Inuyasha was even more embarrassed to admit this to himself, but he thought, What if I'm bad at it? What if she doesn't like it? His head started to spin. They hadn't talked much about the sexual stuff. Had Kagome been with any other man?

Inuyasha growled and punched a nearby tree at the thought. Maybe Kagome didn't think she was going to come back. Inuyasha imagined a twentieth century Koga look-alike taking Kagome on dates, and smirking. He punched another tree.

He couldn't face Kagome yet. He was too nervous. Plus, he was still aroused from the memory of her breasts. He couldn't think straight. What would he say when he got back there? Hi Kagome, I was just wondering if you're a virgin and also do you want to sleep with me now or after we're married and did you date future-Koga and will you hate me if I'm bad at sex and I miss battling. Nope. Didn't sound good. He'd probably get "sat" before he could finish his first question.

Inuyasha jumped to the top of a high tree to cool his nerves and think. He was so nervous about fucking everything up. He had thought of no one but Kagome since she'd left. He watched Sango and Miroku get married, and start a family. He watched Shippo grow and become a stronger demon. He watched Kohaku become a fearsome demon slayer, and exchange some flirty glances at Rin. Everyone was moving on and living their happy ending, but he would never be happy until he was with Kagome again. He wondered how long he would have to live to get to the year Kagome was from. He wondered if he could live that long, or if he could live that long without her.

It was only natural that Inuyasha was so frightened about losing her. It was hard for him to be comfortable in his happiness. He had waited years for her, and had longed for the day when she was back in his life. He wasn't even sure if it would happen. He didn't know what he would do with himself if he lost her again. What if he did lose her again?

Inuyasha grabbed his head. What was wrong with him? Kagome was back in his life, shouldn't he be happy? He was, though. He was deliriously happy. He was so happy that he feared that it would get snatched right out of his hands.

And worst of all, Inuyasha didn't want to be the reason why he might lose Kagome. He didn't want to fail at protecting her, like what had happened with Kikyo. And he sure as fuck didn't want to pressure Kagome into sex or anything. But damn, regardless he was still really horny.

I need to stop thinking about this, he thought. The anxiety he felt all centred on Kagome. He needed to calm himself down. He needed to think of something nice. And of course, when he thought about something nice, he immediately began to think about Kagome again.

He thought about the scene he had just fled. He thought about how Kagome had jumped in his arms when he'd asked her to marry him. Inuyasha smiled at the memory. And then, he remembered what followed….

He remembered the slight of Kagome's breasts in the dim light of their hut. He remembered watching her eyelids slowly cover her brown eyes as she exhaled in pleasure when he engulfed her nipple in his mouth. He remembered inhaling her scent as it became more aroused. In fact, Kagome's scent was still on him.

Inuyasha felt himself get a little hard. One thing that he loved about his super sensitive nose was his ability to smell emotions. He loved smelling fear in his enemies. He really liked Kagome's scent. And he really really liked he scent of Kagome's arousal. And it was still all over his kimono.

He began to rub himself over his pants. His member got harder. Keh, fuck it, Inuyasha thought as he stuck his right hand into his pants, pulled out his shaft, and began to stroke. He sighed in relief. Now at least some of my frustration can go away. He gripped himself tight and pumped slowly, up and down. He remembered the feeling of Kagome's soft hands grabbing him down there, and he rubbed himself even faster at the memory.

He inhaled her scent as he touched himself, remembering the countless times he'd sneak off to do this while he was travelling with everyone three years ago. Miroku called it "healthy alone time." And since Miroku teased Inuyasha every time the hanyou went off by himself at night to rub one out, he was especially grateful that those days were over. Even though Miroku constantly went off for healthy alone time. Though of course, the monk had much less shame about it. He really just enjoyed making fun of Inuyasha, because it was so easy to push the hanyou's buttons.

Inuyasha continued to pump himself, faster and faster as he remembered Kagome's wavy brown hair in his face when she was kissing his neck. Finally, he came. He caught his cum in his hands and rubbed it on a nearby leaf, careful not to get any on his robe. Wouldn't want to explain that stain to Kagome.

And speaking of, he'd have to get back to her. She might be worrying about where he was.

Something I wonder about (more frequently than I'd like to admit) is how Inuyasha would behave during his first time with Kagome. When would they do it? Would Inuyasha want to wait? Or would he be okay to sleep with her before that? What were wedding ceremonies like in the Sengoku Jidai? I wonder if Inuyasha would be all sensitive about his first time, or just kind of let his hormones take over?

My inclination, based on how disinterested in sex most high-class demons seem and Inuyasha's love for Kagome, is that he would be willing to wait, and to make sure Kagome is okay with sex. He wouldn't be as controlled by his hormones like a human would be, so he'd be able to think about protecting Kagome first and foremost.

What do you guys think? Would Inuyasha and Kagome wait, or would they just jump each other's bones the second Kagome got back? And why? I'm just curious!