Disclaimer: I do not own any of the wonderful InuYasha characters created by Rumiko Takahashi, nor do I own any of the Greek gods listed within this story.
Agreement
Two days had passed since Kagome left Hephaestus and returned to her own world. She and InuYasha had returned to her era for a quick visit and had restocked their supplies. Ever since the 'event' as Kagome liked to call it, he hadn't let her go anywhere alone. "I know he's worried after what happened, but this is getting ridiculous" she sighed inwardly when for the umpteenth time in less than two days he refused to let her go to the hot springs for 'alone time'. The final straw came on the third day. They tracked a centipede demon with a jewel shard down and were heavy into battle. Every time Kagome tried to join the battle, he rushed over and carried her off the battlefield. After the second time that happened, Kagome lost it. " Dammit, InuYasha! I am not incompetent and I do not need you 'saving' me!" she yelled at him. His ears flattened when he saw her shoulders move in that way. "No Kag—"he started, but it was too late. "SIT BOY! SITSITSITSITSIT!!" she screeched, successfully pounding him five feet into the ground and knocking him unconscious. Miroku and Sango simply stared at the spectacle. Kagome drew her blue energy bow and joined the attack. Without InuYasha in her way, she was able to finish off the creature with one arrow and retrieve the shard in less time than it had taken her to 'sit' him. The group reformed as InuYasha pulled himself up out of the crater, head hung low. They headed back to Kaede's village without a word.
Everyone had settled down for the night except Kagome and InuYasha. He had been distant ever since she 'sat' him, and she knew she had to talk to the hanyou to make things right between them. "Stubborn dog demon!" she fumed "he needs to learn I am not as fragile as he thinks" she headed off towards the Goshinboku, knowing he would follow. He always did even when he was mad at her.
Kagome sat down between the large roots of her favorite tree, leaned back against the huge trunk, and closed her eyes, waiting for InuYasha to join her. She felt his presence and opened her eyes. He has crouched before her, looking down at the ground. "He looks like a sad puppy that lost his best friend. I know how to fix that" she thought as she reached out a hand and began rubbing his ears. He leaned into her touch, and it wasn't long before she heard the familiar growling purr that indicated he was pleased by her touch. "InuYasha" she didn't stop rubbing his ears. "Hn" he grunted, leaning into her hand more. "I'm sorry I sat you so many times" she apologized. "but you need to understand, I am not made of glass. I won't break". She was taken off guard when he crawled forward to wrap his arms around her waist and lay his head in her lap. "So cute!" she thought as she smoothed one hand through his silver hair while still rubbing his ears with the other hand. "I know, Kagome. I- I just can't help myself" he growled into her lap. The vibration of his voice against her thighs sent a small shiver through her nerves. "When that thing poisoned you, I thought I was going to lose you" he snuggled closer, inhaling her heady scent. She sighed and gently lifted his chin to stare into his liquid gold eyes. "You can't get rid of me that easily, InuYasha. I swore before and I swear again to stay by your side as long as you need me." She admonished him. " I need to help. When you whisk me away, I feel helpless and unwanted. I need to be…needed" she finished. "I need you" he admitted, his voice husky with emotion. He scooted up further so he was sitting between her legs, then he pulled her forward into a hug. Kagome sighed and rested her head on his shoulder. "I know. It's just good to hear it once in a while." She rubbed his back through his haori. InuYasha's warm breath against her neck was sending tingles down her spine. "wait! That's his tongue, not his breath" she realized with a shiver. "Damn, she tastes good, and her scent is intoxicating" he thought as he licked her neck softly. "I'll try to do better, Kagome" he promised against her neck as he nipped it gently. "InuYasha, what are you doing?" she gasped as his action sent a wave of pleasure through her core. "I'm apologizing, Inu-style" he chuckled. "A-Apology accepted." She reached up and licked him under the chin, apologizing in return. He drew back slightly with a sharp intake of breath. "Do you know what you're doing, Kagome?" he growled while looking into her innocent eyes. "Apologizing" she replied and leaned forward to do it again. He moaned. "Uh, licking the Alpha male under the chin is a sign of submission, Kagome" their eyes locked, his swirling with red flecks. Before she could stop him, he leaned forward and captured her enticing lips with his own.
The kiss was sweet and gentle, and filled with longing. Kagome pulled away first, breathing heavily as InuYasha started a trail of butterfly kisses down her neck. "InuYasha" she breathed heavily "p-please stop" she begged. "I can't, Kagome. I need you" he murmured against her skin. "We must stop before we do something we'll regret tomorrow" she gasped as his hand cupped her breast through the fabric of her shirt. "I want you, Kagome" he breathed across the sensitive skin of her neck, continuing his assault. She grabbed a handful of his hair and forced him to look at her. "Our emotions are out of control right now, InuYasha" she gasped slightly when he ground his hips into hers. "Tell me you don't want this" he growled as he looked at her with eyes full of passion and lust. "I do." She admitted. She yanked his hair again when he tried to resume his assault on her body, "But this is not the time or the place. I cannot and will not do this right now. Not while Naraku is out there." He sighed and rested his head on her shoulder. "You're right." He agreed as he hugged her again. "I won't apologize for my feelings or what just happened" he continued and he gently rubbed her back. "and I plan to do more of this" he kissed he lips " from now on." She shivered at the promise. "I'm okay with that" she admitted as he smoothly stood them both up. They shared another kiss, then headed back to Kaede's for some much needed rest.
The group started heading north the next morning since Kagome had sensed several jewel shards in that direction. Sango and Miroku were glad Kagome and InuYasha had patched things up. It was always so hard to stay focused when the two of them were fighting. Sango sensed that something had changed in Kagome's and InuYasha's relationship and she was dying to find out what. As soon as InuYasha ran off to scout ahead, Sango dropped back to walk along side Kagome. "So spill it, Kagome" she nudged her friend and saw her face turn several shades of pink before she spoke. "Spill what, Sango?" she tried to imply she didn't know what the demon slayer was talking about. Sango smacked her on the shoulder. "You know exactly what I'm talking about" she kept her voice low so Miroku wouldn't hear. "Something happened last night-the two of you are acting way different than before". They continued to walk in an uncomfortable silence for a few minutes before Kagome spoke again. "InuYasha and I made up, and he understands now that I'm stronger than he thought I was" she stared at her feet as they continued moving. "Then before I knew it, we were kissing" she blushed again. "I knew it!" Sango put her arm around Kagome's shoulder and gave a squeeze. "But that's all we did" Kagome continued. "As much as we both wanted to take it further, I told him we have to wait until Naraku's defeated." Kagome sighed. "Did you tell him you love him?" Sango asked. "No. And he never said he loved me, only that he wanted me" she told her friend. "So what are you going to do, Kagome?" Sango questioned. "I'm going to take it one day at a time, continue collecting shards, and defeat Naraku. Until he's defeated, I can't let my true feelings be known. Naraku would find out and use it against us." She sighed again. They walked in silence until they caught up with InuYasha at the edge of a lush forest. Kagome's head snapped up. "There are 3 jewel shards ahead of us" she informed the group. They prepared for battle. Giving a growl, InuYasha yelled "Let's go guys. Those shards aren't gonna come to us" and ran into the forest with the rest of the group following close behind.
.