Okay, I think it's high time for me to explain myself, seeing as I forgot to in my first two chapters. Some of the places I describe in this story are real, though I refuse to name them or their locations. The lake, the house Kagome grew up in (yet to be mentioned in the story), the valley where they live and some small snippets of the home town are most of them.

All characters are HUMAN, but look like the manga characters with the exception of the markings and ears. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's hair is white. A genetic fluke. All characters are OOC with the exception of Sesshomaru. Can't find it in my heart to change him.

Sorry this took so long getting this chapter up... I honestly wanted to have it done 2 weeks ago, but it became longer than I had anticipated. I split it in two but it took me a while to decide where to split it. You writers know what I'm talking about right? Ok now ON TO THE STORY!!

If you find any misspelled words or incorrect punctuation or errors, PLEASE let me know so I can fix them. I try to do a couple of read throughs before posting, but alas I am not perfect. Thanks!! Constructive criticism welcome.

OHHHHHH… I do not own Inuyasha and frankly have no wish to right now… That manga just won't END!! Quietly asks herself if she really wants it to end NOPE… WELL MAYBE…. EEEP!! Ok, don't shoot me…

Chapter 3

Interruptions

"What the heck was that for?" Inuyasha demanded of his older brother.

"Simple, Little Brother. Rin wished to stay dry, and because of your little stunt, she was splashed." Sesshomaru answered, seating himself next to Rin again.

Inuyasha heard a giggle from behind him and directed his attention to the source. Kagome let out a squeak at the predatory look on Inuyasha's face and started to swim away from him. Kagome swam to the rope and ducked under it. When she resurfaced on the opposite side, she turned to see where Inuyasha was. Kagome stopped swimming after discovering he was not behind her or anywhere to be exact. Treading water, she scanned the surface for any sign of her beloved. Suddenly, she found herself being drug underwater, luckily having enough time to draw a single breath before submerging.

Satisfied with her punishment, Inuyasha released Kagome's ankles and let her swim back to the surface. As he followed her to the top, Inuyasha let his hands glide ever so lightly up her legs, coming to rest on her curvy hips. He broke through the water facing his girlfriend. Water rivulets ran down her face. Inuyasha reached up, brushed Kagome's hair from her face, and gave her a quick kiss on the tip of her nose.

"Wanna race?" she asked him with a twinkle in her eyes.

"Where to, My Beauty?" Inuyasha asked ready for the challenge.

Kagome turned and pointed to a part of the shoreline not taken up by houses about 500 yards northwest from where the couple swam. It was the one side of the lake, which sat next to the mountain and was empty of "NO TRESSPASSING" signs.

Inuyasha grinned, "Whenever you're ready."

Neither Kagome nor Inuyasha were daunted by the distance for both were excellent swimmers. They knew how to pace themselves and rest when needed. Roughly 8 minutes later, they drug themselves onto the shore, with Kagome arriving first. They plopped down on the grassy shoreline to catch their breath. Kagome resided between Inuyasha's outstretched legs, using his chest as a backrest. Her head rested comfortably on his shoulder, while his hands encircled her waist.

Tilting her head back to see his face, after catching her breath, Kagome asked, "Wanna go explore a little?"

"Why not." Inuyasha responded, wanting to delay his time with her as much as possible.

Inuyasha stood and helped Kagome to her feet. Despite their unshod feet, the two headed into the trees. Luckily, for them, the path was soft and held very little debris. The couple found a game trail (ATTN: a game trail is a trail created by wild animals, mainly deer, frequently using the same route repeatedly. Deer love to stick to the norm but will avoid the paths if something is sensed.) and decided to follow it a ways. The trees began to thin out as the lovers walked hand in hand up the trail. They soon came to a more open area about the size of a football field. Trees dotted the place just enough to give it the look of an elven forest. The sun beamed through the trees lighting up the pollen and dust in the air, giving an ethereal look to the wooded area. Green wild grass brushed against their ankles as they stepped off the path. Kagome stared at the beauty of the place. Wildflowers dotted the forest floor. Fairy slippers, Glacier lilies, Indian Scarlet paintbrush, Serviceberry, Yellowbells, and Violets were just a few that spread throughout the grass. Kagome gracefully walked to a sunny spot and carefully sat down, her knees drawn to her chest, to take in the beauty that was all around her.

Inuyasha noticing numerous huckleberry bushes spread throughout the trees and made a mental note to borrow someone's boat during huckleberry season in the fall. He turned his attention to the black haired girl basking in the sun. The picture he before him nearly knocked the breath from his lungs. Kagome positively glowed under the caress of the sunlight. Her head tilted slightly back, her eyes closed as she relished the kiss of the sun on her skin. Inuyasha had never seen her look more beautiful than she did at that moment.

Kagome laid back into the grass and stared at the sky for a brief moment before closing her eyes again to relax in all the surrounding beauty. She loved this place. She wondered how many people if any had been there. A shadow blocked the sun from her face and Kagome instantly opened her eyes. Her Yasha stood over her, the sun behind him reflecting off his silver hair. His amber eyes glowed with such passion it caused her face to heat. He looked like a god standing there staring at her. His toned, tan body only added to the effect.

A slight breeze danced through the trees causing them to sway and creak, as Inuyasha lowered himself toward Kagome. Neither broke eye contact when he inched closer to her lips. Her breath hitched, her heart raced. Inuyasha placed his hands on either side of her head, one leg resting between hers as he lowered the last few inches, capturing her lips with his own in a passionate kiss. Inuyasha leaned more into her and Kagome responded, heating the kiss. Their tongues battling one another.

Inuyasha relaxed against Kagome, lying slightly off to the side so as not to hurt her with his weight. One hand ran the length of her leg from the behind her knee to her toned stomach. Kagome tangled her hands in his soft hair and moaned into his mouth. She gently pulled on him until he lay on top of her. She arched her neck as his mouth traveled from hers downward to her neck. Kagome gasped when he nibbled at it. He continued kissing his way to her collarbone, giving it a gentle suck when he halted there not enough to leave a mark. He knew her rule about hickies; he was never to give her one.

Kagome's fists tightened in Inuyasha's hair, as he pressed against her. This was as far as the couple had ever come to consummating the relationship. Both were still virgins. Kagome was not ready and Inuyasha refused to push her. He had never even touched the more sensitive parts of her body; nor had she him. Kagome pushed her hips into him and moved against him. Inuyasha halted and studied her eyes, his eyes questioning her. She knew what he was asking. He was silently asking if she was positive and if she truly was ready.

Kagome bit her bottom lip nervously and nodded. Inuyasha's eyes widened slightly as he stared at her. She slid her arms around his neck and drew his head down to her. She kissed him with a gentle kiss, yet it possessed fire. He kissed her back with equal passion; she opened her mouth for him. Inuyasha slowed his movements down. He wanted to savor this moment with her. He wanted her to feel at ease. Kagome pushed harder into him, wanting him. His hand glided slowly up her side to previously forbidden territory, as his mouth left hot kisses down her jaw line to her ear. An instant before his hand reached its destination, a voice cut through the air.

"Kagome, Inuyasha, where are you guys?" it yelled.

Kagome stiffened and Inuyasha growled as he rolled from her tantalizing body. Both knew who the owner of the voice was. Kagome's face flushed red, but Inuyasha couldn't tell whether it was from embarrassment or anger. Probably both. Knowing they would be found before too long, Inuyasha silently helped his love to her feet and brush off any grass that clung to her, evidence of their almost tryst. He then followed her back down the trail to the lake. Halfway to the water, they met Kouga walking toward them.

"Hey, where were you guys?" he asked, curiously eyeing Kagome.

She ignored the intruder and rudely pushed past him, stating angrily as she went by "Get a girlfriend."

To say Kagome was pissed would be an understatement. She was livid. Kouga always seemed to get between her and Inuyasha. When she stormed by, Kouga gave Inuyasha a glance with an eyebrow raised in question. His only answer was a second glare from his best friend, as he too walked by. Kouga shrugged his shoulders and followed the two back to the water.

Kagome marched right into the water, followed closely by Inuyasha, and began the swim back to their other waiting friends. She was thankful for the swim. It gave her the necessary time to release her anger and pent up frustrations, before seeing the rest of the group. Inuyasha swam along next to her also grateful for the swim. He wanted so badly to kill Kouga for his interruptions. It seemed as of late, either Kikyo or Kouga was constantly interrupting the couple's time together.