Hey Hey Hey!!! Another chapter!! Thanks to all who favor and/or review; I really appreciate it!! I got the next 8 chapters planned! Yay!! And I got some great ideas lined up for future chapters and I can't wait to get them written! Hope you enjoy this warm, romantic chapter!

Disclaimer: I sadly still do not own Inuyasha and any characters belonging to Rumiko Takahashi. I do not own select verses from Gwen Stefani's song Four in the Morning or Titanic either. I do own the story plot and the evil stepfather though.

Chapter 4

The low hum of the fan was what awoke the hanyou. It had been awhile since he and Kagome fell asleep and he wished he was still snoozing. He glanced at the clock at his bedside: 5:39. He sighed inwardly; wishing it wasn't that early. It was the weekend and he wanted to sleep in with his beautiful artist beside him. Speaking of which, she was snuggled up against his side; her arm resting on his chest; her head on his shoulder; with her hair intermingling with his on the soft silk pillow. He pulled her closer; his arm around her waist. She was breathing softly on his neck; sleeping soundly with a content smile on her pretty face. Inuyasha reached over to pull a few strands from her face and smoothed it back.

'This is how it should be. Me and Her like this…' Just looking at her was enough to assure him that she was real, that she was actually with him. Sometimes he thought it was so perfect that one day he would wake up and realize that she was just a ghost; a figment of his over-active imagination. But it was all too real; his artist…his angelic artist…his wonderful Lavender.

Thinking of her secret artist's name; Inuyasha moved his eyes around the dim room; with only the gray light of dawn peeking though his curtains; to see her works; well only three paintings but these three were the most special to him. Sure he loved all she did but the three kept in his room were the most prized and precious to him.

Looking to his right between his closet and his private bathroom; hung the first one. It was one of his "special requests", ones that he favored above all others and wanted her to paint. It was of Kagome, of course. It had a soft purple/blue background. Strands of dark hair lay upon her shoulders; her expressive eyes, glowing; looking straight out. She had a lovely smile too. A lavender flower cut off her neck at a 45 degree angle; thus completing a beautiful portrait of her and her artistic name.

On the opposite wall beside the window, was the second one. It was of them together. He had to thank Miroku for sneakily taking this unknown but prefect picture. It was this past spring; under a blossoming pink sakura tree. He was against the trunk. One arm was around her shoulders and the other around her waist; with her resting between his legs. Petals fell all around them and some landed in their hair. Kagome had a hand out; as if trying to catch a soft petal. They were looking out in the distance; enjoying their time together.

Both of those; he valued greatly. She had talent; he gave her that. Whenever she finished with a piece; he loved to see her smile in happiness and accomplishment; like a cute little girl. Inuyasha was always proud of her. Kagome always worked hard on her passion and would see through it to the end. Stroking the smooth skin on her back, his eyes wandered to the final painting. This one…it always took him back. This one was the first picture she ever painted that he took; where they first met.

It was hanging on the wall above the bed; where it would remain proudly. Whenever she wasn't there; this painting was where he looked first every morning; before anything else. Her back was against the tree; her jean clad knees drawn up with her sketchpad on her thighs. Her black hair was shorter but her sparkling, innocent chocolaty brown eyes and her adorable smile was the same as it was now. Snow and grass alike surrounded her; the sky overcast in the background; thus creating a masterpiece of a girl; now woman.

Since it was early, he decided that a few more Z's with the girl in his arms sounded really good. So turning his head so that his face was in her sweet smelling hair, he fell asleep in no time flat.

A few hours later; Kagome was rousing to consciousness. She snuggled further into the heat of her boyfriend's arms; not wanting to wake and start a new day. Deciding it was useless; she slowly opened her eyes and looked at the curtains shading them from the overcast gray outside. Then she placed a small kiss on her hanyou's neck and moved up his face to his lips to wake him up.

The tighter grip on her waist alerted her that he was indeed awake. The kiss got deeper but she made no move whatsoever.

'What a nice way to wake up; A hot morning kiss. I could get used to this every morning for the rest of my life.' She had to pull away to regain some air and looked into those sun colored eyes she loved so much.

"Morning." She sighed as she sat up to kiss his nose.

"Morning, babe." He kissed her back. "Sleep well?"

"With you, always." Kagome looked to see that it was almost 7:30. After a small yawn she stretched as much as she could while being held. "I need a shower after last night."

He smelt her arousal and wonderful cherry blossom and lavender scent and just moaned. "While you shower, how about I make us some breakfast?"

"Sounds like a good idea. Now let me go so I can shower." She asked. But Inuyasha stood fast; purposely holding her with a playful grin. "Inuyasha let me go." She giggled as she struggled to get his arms off her. She squealed as the tips of his claws tickled her sides. " You butt-head, let me go!" Her laughing got worse the longer he tickled. Then, deciding for revenge, she went for his weak spot: the spot underneath the corner of his jaw. When she started to lick, he gasped; letting her go. She took her chance and got up and off the bed; smiling.

When Inuyasha recovered from his moment of shock and pleasure; he sat up and glared at his sneaky girlfriend. "That was a dirty trick and you know it."

Going from the dresser where she kept a few spare undergarments and clothes to his bathroom across the room; she only smiled in victory. "No it wasn't." She closed the door with a final chuckle.

'I know your weaknesses too, woman…and I'll strike back when you least expect it.' He vowed. He rolled out of bed and put on some clean sweatpants. He would shower after breakfast. Sweeping his hair into a low ponytail at the nape of his neck, Inuyasha ran downstairs and got a start on a hot breakfast.

The hot water washed away what was left of last night and it felt so soothing over her body. Kagome just relaxed under the steamy shower and grabbed her bottle of lavender and lilac shampoo. It was her favorite and she knew Inuyasha loved it too. His nose would not leave her hair for minutes on end. She then rinsed and got her matching conditioner and ran her fingers softly though her hair. Because of how often she stayed at his house, most of her hygiene products; shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ectera, were in his house; as was some of her clothes and jewelry.

After rinsing off her cherry blossom body wash, she stood; relishing in the hot water for a few minutes before shutting it off. She got out and dried herself off. She left the door open a crack so she wouldn't overheat the bathroom. She put on a black bra and matching boy-short panties.

As she was drying her hair; she didn't notice the door opening slowly; allowing a sneaky hanyou boy to sneak in and stalk up behind her. She had her eyes closed as she blow-dried so she didn't see him.

Inuyasha could detect the fragrant shampoo and conditioner in her hair and just melted on the spot. 'She used it again. This woman drives me up the wall with her scent and she knows it.' He also noticed she wore a matching black bra and panties set. He's seen it on her before but it looked stunning and yes, sexy on her.

Deciding to play out his revenge; Inuyasha went directly to her throat as soon as she shut off the machine. He felt her jump and then gasp in surprise and felt her slack against his body. His arms went immediately around her form and startled to nibble and suckle on her newly washed skin.

His attack caught her off guard; especially when his talented tongue went right for one of her sweet spots. Her throat was a sensitive center and he knew all too well that it got her moaning and weak. Her eyes were half way closed but she could see their reflection in the semi-foggy mirror. It turned her on and she panted for more. She didn't know why seeing him seducing her in front of a mirror got her aroused but it did very quickly.

Inuyasha loved teasing and seducing her. His mouth went up and down her throat; his tongue tasting her flesh; making her beg and pant for more. This was payback for earlier but it was hard not to let her go; plus breakfast was ready downstairs. With great reluctance; he pulled back and gave a kiss to the back of her head. "Breakfast is ready downstairs, babe." With a "payback's a bitch" smirk; he left the room; with her unfinished and hanging.

"That bastard…" She muttered darkly sending a glare to the bathroom door. The 15 year old was still tingling and wanting. With a growl; she put on her deodarant and her sweet smelling lotion and dressed in a red top with dark washed jeans. But her tone softened as she thought back to the intimate make-out session the night before and sighed. "But he's my bastard though. And a cute one too." With that, she went downstairs to the kitchen greeted by the smell of pancakes and bacon and by a shirtless, sexy beast of an inu hanyou.

After a nice breakfast; Inuyasha went to shower and dressed in a simple black button up shirt and tight-but-not-too-tight blue jeans; to which Kagome saw that perfect ass he had on him. That thought plus what happened earlier in the bathroom, her excitement increased and immediately focused her attention on the pictures in front of her. Inuyasha though could smell her desire and took full advantage.

"Like what you see, babe?" His voice was directly in her ear; his sweet breath fanning down her neck. His nose dived right into her locks and smelt that shampoo/conditioner that drove him up the wall.

Since she was on the couch, Kagome could definitely feel him. Her heartbeat increased tenfold; her pulse raced and she felt the room getting warmer. 'Goddamn him! He knows! That bast…tha-…' She couldn't even think or curse him properly. She felt his arm snake around her waist; his claws gently caressing her bare hip…wait a minute-since when did his bare hand go inside her jeans?!

"You-You-You…uh…You better…You bet-…"Her voice was rapidly failing her. The sensations on her hip and knowing how…animal-like and crazy he got when sniffing her newly washed hair, her voice box, thought process and movement ceased.

The inu hanyou growled in contentment as he went to her neck and placed a few loving butterfly kisses before pulling back. He knew that leaving her hanging not once but twice in one day; she was slowly getting pissed and if he knew her; she would get him sooner or later.

"Why'd you stop?! You know you are asking for it!" She panted; revenge slowly bubbling inside her. She turned around and glared that evil glare of hers at him.

He shrugged. "Don't know; there's something about you wanting more and panting after a seduction game that makes you look hot and even sexy."

Her glare lessened but her panting continued. "Oh yeah?"

"Definitely." Inuyasha thought he was back in the safe zone but that evil look that said "revenge is imminent…and you won't get away", he slowly backed away to the front door. "Uh, I have to go shopping, Kagome. You want anything?"

"You're short on laundry detergent and milk ." Kagome slowly followed him like a hunter following her prey. A smile that Inuyasha knew that he was in for it later; pulled up on her face. "Love you, baby."

"You too." And with rapid haste, he grabbed his keys and wallet on the foyer table and made it outside. Kagome laughed at how fast he dashed out of the driveway and down the street.

"He's a jerk but I love him." She said to herself. With a softer smile; she went back to the task of choosing pictures to which she would paint. She sighed and relaxed; her revenge put on temporary hold.

"What's this…?" She pulled a photo of her against a tree; which looked familiar. She had her Ipod on and just wanted some outdoor relaxation. Her eyes widened. "Now I remember. I went to the park a few weeks ago; Inuyasha must have followed me…" He never ceases to amaze her. "He secretly followed me…another reason for him to be a sneaky bastard." Then she flipped to the back. In bold black ink: SPECIAL REQUEST was written on there. "It's been a while since he's wanted another one." She flipped it over and shook her head. "Although I praise him for taking such beautiful pictures. He's like my inspiration…" With that; she set it aside and continued to look through the batch and select a few she wanted.

'She's scary when she's pissed.' Inuyasha thought as he wandered through the aisles full of food and household items. 'But isn't that why I love her?'

Checking his watch; he knew it was past his lunch hour and he still had some more food to pick up. 'Hopefully she's cooled off by now…and maybe she's cooking. She likes to cook when she's in the mood.'

With everything he came for, Inuyasha payed and left the small supermarket and back home to where his girl waited for him.

Inuyasha was right; she was in the kitchen making lunch. She had the radio on and sang along as she chopped some fresh onions and stirred the beginnings of fresh beef stew.

"I'd give you everything that I am

I'm handin over everything that I've got

Cause I wanna have a really true love

Don't ever wanna have to go and give you up

Stay up till four in the morning

And the tears are pouring

And I wanna make it worth the fight

What have we been doing for all this time

Baby if we're gonna do it come and do it right"

Kagome bopped her head as she continued to sing Gwen Stefani's great song. Music was a great stress reliever and it helped her concentrate on her cooking. She can cook no doubt but she secretly loved it when Inuyasha cooked for her. Like this morning's breakfast, she enjoyed immensely.

Dumping the onions into the pot and adding some garlic too, Kagome let it simmer and went to work on cooking the tender beef in the skillet.

"Oh please, you know what I need

Save all your lovin for me

We can't escape the love

With everything that you have"

Even though she was only 15 years old, she felt like she could take care of herself. She can cook, clean, and still have time for everything else. Plus she liked taking care of Inuyasha; especially when he's been through so much already. Kagome knew he could easily look after himself; living without parents since he was 13, but she wanted to be there for him; no matter what he had to go through next.

Getting back to the lunch, she seasoned the beef and gently added it to the bubbling sauce with a mix of veggies already cooking in there. Covering it, she let it slowly cook and checked the rice in the cooker on the counter.

'Homemade beef stew and rice…I think he'll like that.' While she softly sang along, she didn't hear the mustang pull up or hear the car door slam.

When he walked through the front door cautiously; he was immediately engulfed in a homemade, heavenly scent. He breathed in and sighed. Going towards the kitchen; he heard her delicate footsteps back and forth and the radio playing. He also heard her voice singing along. 'She has such a beautiful voice.'

When he saw her; her back was to him; stirring the stew. Thinking that it wise not to tease her anymore; he set the two grocery bags on the counter; walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her tiny waist. His head rested on her shoulder so he could see and smell the delicious aroma on the stove. "Smells delicious."

"You like sneaking up on me, don't you?" Her tone was playful so she wasn't mad now. Good sign. She gave him a quick kiss before turning back. "I made some homemade beef stew with rice for lunch. I hope you don't mind."

"No, I love it when you cook." He gave her neck a warm kiss before pulling back. "Oh, Miroku called while I was out. All of us are hanging at the mall tonight." He put the milk in the fridge. "Apparently he wants to know Sango a bit more."

She chuckled. "We know how that will turn out if he isn't careful."

"That girl has a mean right hook and Ayame can definitely fight if you piss her off enough." He shuddered as he set perishable items aside and walked to the back of the house with the laundry detergent to the laundry room.

Kagome laughed. "That's definitely true. Ayame is definitely a fighter." She got some plates out and two sodas out of the fridge. " Miroku better watch himself tonight."

"It would be nice to see him get the crap beaten out of him. The lecher never learns. And being his friend for the past four years, I think Sango has what it takes to put him in his place." He came back and got the sodas; heading for the living room.

"He likes her; no doubt about that. And I think she likes him too; it's just hard to tell sometimes." She put a few scoops of rice and spoonfuls of stew on top and turned the stove off. "From what I see, he likes groping her and always smiles when she slaps him."

"It's funny as hell though. He definitely has a thing for her." He said from the living room. The plasma was on and he currently was surfing it for a movie.

After washing her hands and pulling her ponytail out; Kagome got the two plates and went to sit beside him. "Anything good on?"

"Nothing so far…" He got his plate and a fork and sat back. He landed on a romance movie before Kagome said anything.

"This looks good. Leave it on!" It was the beginning of Titanic; a perfect cuddle movie.

"Man, not another romantic chick flick. I want some action!" He complained.

"Oh stop bellyaching and just relax." She cuddled against him and began to eat.

Inuyasha looked down at her thoughtfully before reluctantly watching the long romance film. "The things I do for you…" He muttered before taking a gaint bite of rice and stew.

She giggled. "I still love you, you know that." She reached up and kissed his cheek before settling in for a nice lunch and movie.

"I love you too." He pulled her closer against him and kissed the side of her head. 'Always.'

I love these types of scenes!! I hope Inuyasha isn't too OOC; what do you think? I try to keep him in character but sometimes I'm not sure. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed!

Ja Ne till next time!