Prompt: Forgotten
Genre: Romance
Rating: T
Warning: Extreme pleasure and a little nudity
Summary: Intimacy can be achieved in more than one way.
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Excited, Kagome practically ran to the hot spring she and her mate claimed for their use. It was her turn for a very special treat, and she was not about to be late for her 'appointment'.
She slipped with ease through the barrier he erected for privacy, both sight and sound. Though she was a little early, Sesshoumaru was already stripped to his fundoshi and waiting for her. He had everything set out in preparation and was standing near the edge, ready to help her into the stony basin.
Mentally squealing with delight, Kagome disrobed in a heartbeat and extended her hand to him so that he could assist her down into the swirling waters.
Gliding out to a submerged outcropping of smooth rock, Sesshoumaru turned her so she was facing away, and guided her back towards his sculpted chest. He seated himself, and then proceeded to arrange her body to suit the activity he had planned for her.
Once seated, she slid down a little and relaxed into him. Stretching her body out, she laid her head back into his capable hands.
As the warm mineral water rose up her neck, wispy tendrils of steam caressed her exposed throat. Her long raven locks flowed over his lap, first atop the water, then sinking below the surface. They radiated outwards from her beautiful face, waving gracefully in the currents and eddies.
A dipper of water, poured over her forehead soothed her cares away. Another dip of water trickled over her, then strong hands moved through her heavy mass of hair, making sure it was soaked through evenly.
His fingers gently threaded their way from scalp to ends. Eyes closed and mind drifting; Kagome heard the 'pop' of the cap on her shampoo bottle. A light scent of honeysuckle tickled her nose as his magic hands lathered the clear liquid into a bubbly froth. Gathering the ebony mass together, he worked the foam thoroughly along the strands. He labored slowly and methodically, his claws lightly scraping and scratching her scalp. Troubles and cares forgotten, she was so far gone she was unaware the sensations she was experiencing drew quiet little moans from her lips. Her head lolled in his palms, synchronized to his ministrations.
He slid his tapered digits through her slick tresses, quickly disentangling any knots they encountered. Maneuvering her head up and forward slightly, his hands slid down to the nape of her neck.
Using the pads of his large thumbs, he stroked the muscle lying beneath the smooth skin. From shoulder to hairline, he massaged her firmly, rotating outward with semi-circular motions, eliciting more groans of ecstasy. The claws of his fingertips delicately scratched behind her ears.
Kagome was in heaven. "Oh gods, Sesshoumaru, don't stop! Feels sooo good!"
He chuckled to himself. His little minx was so easy to pleasure. He continued releasing her tension a little while longer, and then eased her head back again.
He spread out her hair into the pool, allowing the suds to escape into the surrounding waters. More water poured slowly from above rinsed the remaining bubbles away. She lay with her eyes closed, languid, serene and content.
He nudged her gently, indicating she should sit up against him. She reluctantly complied and he ran a wide-toothed comb through the dripping strands.
A slight push had her moving away, and he guided her to the edge of the pool. Climbing out, he extended his hand to assist her assent, and then wrapped her in a fluffy towel.
Kagome fully embraced the essential and sensual Inu tradition of grooming one's mate. Tomorrow night she would return the favor. It was just as relaxing to give as it was to receive. Though they rarely spoke, it was a precious part of their day and connected them as intimately as anything done in their private quarters.
A/N: Posted Feb 13, 2009, this won first place. I really need someone to wash my hair like this, and I'd wash Sesshoumaru's hair any place, anytime. ;) Thanks for reading!
