Taste Of Love

Kagome ran away from her demanding family and found herself right in the arms of Takahashi Inuyasha. Caught up in his world, it's getting hard for her to leave, for she has had her first taste of love.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. Rights are reserved fully to Rumiko Takahashi. This plot too isn't as original, so to those who have attempted before I have, they have full rights to this plot too. Anything else that is mentioned that isn't a figment of my imagination, I also disclaim.

Age Brackets: Kagome – 20, Sango – 22, Miroku – 25, Inuyasha – 26

-x-

Just as Bad

Kagome, Sango, Ayame, Yuka, Eri and Ayumi crept silently into Ai's bedroom early on the morning of July 17th. Exchanging dangerous looks with Sango, Kagome jumped onto Ai's bed and gripped her legs while Sango caught a hold of Ai's arms. The six women were wearing ninja outfits that covered their mouths, only revealing their eyes. Ai woke up with a jolt and was about to scream when Ayumi covered her mouth.

"We've come to retrieve you, Princess Ai." Kagome whispered in a raspy voice, quite unlike hers. She didn't want her cover blown to bits. Thunder was shrieking outside and it wasn't going to halt the day's activities. It had started thundering and raining badly at midnight and it was still going, even at 11am in the morning when Kagome and the others were waking up Ai.

Ai was struggling still, not hearing what they were saying. Ayumi let go of Ai's mouth and she let out a piercing scream.

"MOMMYYYYYYYYYY!"

That was Miroku and Kouga's cue. Miroku was also in a ninja outfit that covered his mouth. Wearing a plastic sword at his hip, he ran into the room, a worried expression on his face.

"Ichi, have you gotten her?" Miroku asked Kagome. They even had codenames for each other but it was rather uncreative. It was merely the numbers on the numerical table.

"Yes we did Roku." Kagome found it convenient that Miroku's name matched number six on the Japanese numerical table.

"Good," Miroku grinned seeing the priceless expression on his daughter's face. "Ni, let go of the Princess."

Sango instantly let go of Ai who scrambled away, tears in her eyes.

"Who are you? Where are my mommy and daddy?" Ai was wracking in sobs and Sango felt her heart yearn to hold her daughter, but that would take away from the surprise. Kouga was also wearing a ninja outfit except he had an Arabian turban on his head along with his face cover.

"San," Miroku turned to Kouga who raised a brow.

"What is it Roku?"

"Where is Lord Jyuu." Miroku raised a brow. Jyuu, number ten was Inuyasha.

"Lord Jyuu is awaiting Princess Ai," Kouga bowed low as Ayumi turned to Yuka and Eri.

"Shi, Nana, and Go- we have to dress the princess." Ayumi spoke to Yuka, Ayame and Eri, who were numbers four, seven and five respectively.

"Yes Hachi." Yuka said to Ayumi who was number eight.

"Who're you?" Ai begged again, her tears slowing down seeing that they weren't going to hurt her. Kagome turned back to Ai and smiled warmly, though Ai couldn't see it since only Kagome's eyes were visible.

"I'm Ichi, and these are my partners, Ni, San, Shi, Go, Roku, Nana, and Hachi." Kagome said and Ai frowned, clearly not believing them.

"You guys are numbers!"

"It is our clan, Princess Ai," Ayame spoke, "You have to meet our Lord Jyuu who is waiting for you in the living area."

"Where are my parents?" Ai begged and Kouga chuckled warmly. Striding over to Ai, he picked her up and placed her on his hip.

"They're getting ready for a great feast that is to come. You, my Princess, have to get ready. Ninja Shi, Go, Nana, and Hachi will help you."

"What about us?" Kagome raised a brow. It was a well rehearsed act from the previous night and everybody had a specific line to recite. If one of them screwed over, then the entire act would fall apart and Ai would know instantly who they were.

"Ichi and Ni," Miroku spoke, "You are to assist San in making the Lord Jyuu feel comfortable. I, the great Roku, will keep guard of Princess Ai as Si, Go, Nana and Hachi prepare her, lest the evil Queen Kyuu attacks."

Kyuu, number nine on the list was Kikyo. Kagome nodded as she stood up.

"Come, Ni," She ushered to Sango, "we must help the Lord Zyuu." Kagome, Sango and Kouga ran out of the room as Miroku grinned down at Ai.

"Now, Princess," Miroku started, "your palace awaits you…"

-x-

"Ok," Kagome pulled off her facemask as they made it to the living room where Inuyasha was dressed in his Prince outfit from when they visited the tree house. Sango groaned as she sat down on the sofa and rubbed her forehead while Kouga fell down beside her.

"Who's who again?" Inuyasha asked. "If I'm supposed to be the damn king, at least debrief me on who the hell is which number…"

"Couldn't we have made this simpler?" Sango whined and Kagome shook her head.

"You want to come up with names that pertain to each and every one of us? Numbers are fine," Turning back to Inuyasha, Kagome started telling him who was who.

"I am Ichi(one)," Kagome said and Inuyasha nodded.

"Sango is Ni(two), Kouga is San(three), Yuka is Shi(four), Eri is Go(five), Miroku is Roku(six), Ayame is Nana(seven), Ayumi is Hachi(eight), Kikyo is Kyuu(nine) and you are Jyuu(ten)."

"What about Daichi, Falcon and Hojo?" Inuyasha raised a brow, thinking about the last three and Kagome giggled.

"They're supposed to be Gods descending from the heavens to bless Ai. Daichi is Hyaku (one hundred), Hayabusa is Sen (one thousand) and Hojo is Man (ten thousand)."

Inuyasha rubbed his head. "I have a headache coming on. Whose smart idea was it to fucking name us numbers?"

"You agreed," Kagome snorted and Inuyasha merely rolled his eyes, internally admitting she looked really cute in the ninja costume. Thunder clashed again as they heard the raindrops pattering against the windows. It was an awkward summer storm but it didn't halt their plans much. They weren't inviting those from central Hong Kong seeing as the summerhouse was four hours away from anything civil or remotely alive.

"Whatever," Inuyasha rolled his eyes as he sat down on the sofa again. Kagome examined the living room. There were balloons hanging from the ceiling and streamers coiling up the wall. An archway made with pink and white balloons was placed by the door and low hanging décor pieces hung from the ceiling that seemed like it spun forever.

To put it short, the living room was a child's fantasy castle. Hayabusa, Daichi and Hojo were looking after the other kids while the girls got Ai ready.

"For Hikari's birthday," Kouga groaned, "let's just stick to giving her a cake…"

-x-

The girls had gotten Ai into a beautiful white dress that Kouga and Ayame bought the previous night. It looked like a flower girls outfit except with a princess twist. The top part of the dress had puffy sleeves that tightened at Ai's wrists. The bottom portion of the dress expanded out like a circle, giving her a royalty affect. Adorning her head, which Yuka had brushed down low, was a small flower tiara (obviously fake flowers). Ayame helped Ai into white shoes and the four ninja's stepped back to admire their work.

"Princess," They all bowed playfully as Ai's eyes widened. Miroku walked inside and gasped, seeing his beautiful daughter examine herself.

"My lady," Miroku bowed before her as Ai gasped. Miroku presented Ai with a small staff and stood up straight, followed by the other ninjas.

"Shall I go with you to your castle where the other ninja's await?"

Ai had no idea what to say so allowed to be lifted into the arms of the male ninja. This was so strange, Ai was sure she was dreaming. But she wasn't, she knew she was awake and it was her sixth birthday. Despite the fact her family and friends weren't around, Ai still found herself to crack a grin.

I'm a…Princess?

-x-

Kagome was in the kitchen with her headgear down so she can drink a tall glass of orange juice. The fridge was stocked with some beer and wine and Kagome knew the guys did it for the after party the adults were going to hold when the kids went to bed. Chugging down the juice, Kagome dropped the cup into the sink and pulled her mouthpiece over her face before turning around.

She bumped into the chest of the Lord and raised a brow, amusedly at him as he caged her between his arms and the counter. For the past week Kagome had been busy with preparing for Ai's birthday party and he hadn't been able to catch her on the fly.

This was the only opportunity he had and he wasn't about to let it go. Bringing up one hand, Inuyasha pulled down Kagome's ninja mouth cover and smirked seeing Kagome lick her lips, washing it away of remaining orange juice.

"How've you been, mademoiselle?" Inuyasha asked and Kagome rolled her eyes.

"Perfectly peachy, Casanova. I have a birthday party to go to, let me go?"

"No." Inuyasha chuckled as he swooped down and sucked on Kagome's lips, tasting the orange juice that she just drank. Groaning, Kagome pushed back and frowned at him, causing him to have a confused look on his face.

"And that was for?" Inuyasha inquired as Kagome pulled the mouthpiece over her lips…

"You being a moronic bastard," Kagome snorted, "you have a girlfriend whom you were so lovingly going to propose to, yes Sango told me," Kagome saw the look on Inuyasha's face, "and here you are swapping spit with me. Is that fair to Kikyo and me? No. Forget the fact she was kissing that salesman last week—karma bit you in the ass buddy."

"What're you getting at?" Inuyasha snarled, his anger slightly rising.

"Kikyo is your girlfriend," Kagome hissed, "despite what all of our friends' think of her, she is your woman. Not me. I am just here with the Lin's and after summer is out, I'm gone with them. I'll probably go back to Japan," It was a complete lie. She wasn't going back but she needed to tell Inuyasha something. "And you'll never see me again. So stop doing this to me and go be happy with your damn girlfriend."

"Doing what to you?" Inuyasha whispered as he took a step towards her. Gulping, Kagome looked into his eyes?"

"ICHI!" Sango shrieked. "THE PRINCESS IS HERE!!!"

Looking at the gate of the kitchen, Kagome saw that everybody was scurrying to gather near the balloon archway that they had setup the night before.

"Stop making me wanting to stay so badly." she whispered before turning and running outside of the kitchen, adjusting her mouthpiece while she was at it.

Running his fingers through his hair, Inuyasha couldn't stop the smile that came to his lips.

So I see I'm not the only one that wants her to stay, clutching the plastic sword to his waist, Inuyasha started walking outside, this should make things ten times more interesting…

"Princess Ai," The numerical ninjas bowed to Ai who seemed to be in shock as she was standing under the gateway arch made of balloons. Hayabusa was subtly filming everything from a much hidden area.

"You are looking very darling, Princess Ai." Kagome smiled as she stood up straight, followed by Sango and Miroku.

"NINJA'S!" Inuyasha called from his position on a large red armchair they had found in one of Inuyasha's rooms in the summerhouse. Turning around, the ninja's gasped and rushed towards the Lord Jyuu. Miroku had picked up Ai and had taken her there, placing her in front of Inuyasha. To hide his identity, Inuyasha had a mouthpiece too that he put on while he was leaving from the kitchen.

"Well, well, well, Princess Ai." Inuyasha said in the snidest voice he could muster up for the child. Ai looked frightened yet amazed at the same time and it made Kagome want to squeal at the top of her lungs.

"I am the Lord Jyuu," Inuyasha recited as he had practiced last night, "From the Land of Tama and you are the long lost Princess…"

Ai eeped as Inuyasha stood up. Just as Inuyasha was about to pat Ai's head, Kikyo entered the scene wearing a black robe with a fake mole on her nose. Kagome and Miroku had to pay her to act in the festivities in Ai's birthday. Kikyo made an easy five hundred bucks, two fifty from both Kagome and Miroku.

"I see you've found the brat!" Kikyo shrieked in a shrilly voice. Ayumi wanted to crack up laughing.

The mole should always be on her nose! Ayumi thought evilly to herself.

"AH!" Ai screamed pointedly frightened. The ninja's stood in front of Ai, each of them pulling out their weapons. Ai grabbed onto Inuyasha's pant leg and hid behind him, peeking out to watch the ninja's fight.

"Leave, Queen Kyuu!" Kagome hollered and Kikyo snorted.

"And let the Land of Tama be passed onto her? No chance, Ichi!"

Ayame pulled put a plastic sword and poked Kikyo. Kikyo moved to the side and stuck her tongue out at Ayame. "You can't defeat me Nana! You all are just pesky Ninja's! The Princess Ai and Lord Jyuu will be mine!"

"Not if we can help it!" Cue in Daichi, Hayabusa and Hojo. They were wearing long purple robes with velvet hats on their heads. Each of them had different patterns on their robes. Hojo had stars on his robes, Daichi had moon patterns and Hayabusa had lightening bolts.

The thunder kept on clashing outside but that didn't faze anybody. The other children were in the backroom waiting for their cue. They were also a part of the act. Hayabusa fitted the camera on a tripod and kept it shooting in the general area where the action would take place.

"Hyaku! Man! Sen!" Kikyo shrieked as she saw the three wizards hold their hands out. They opened their fisted hands in front of their mouths and blew confetti onto Kikyo who started melting to the ground.

"NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!" Kikyo shrieked as she fell onto the floor, her robes covering her face. Hojo, Hayabusa and Daichi turned to Ai and strode to her with their backs straight.

"Princess Ai," Hojo started looking down at her, "you join us today for the great festivities and we welcome you."

"As a treat," Hayabusa clapped his hands, "we allow your friends to join!"

Hojo, Hayabusa and Daichi had masks that covered their eyes so Ai had no idea who they were. Hikari, Ichiro, Kyo and Kasumi toddled out running towards Ai. Ai's eyes widened as Hikari hugged her.

"What's going on?" Ai whispered and Hikari mainly smiled. Each of the children was given a chocolate piece to not tell Ai what was going on.

"NOW!" Inuyasha boomed, "Ninja Ichi and Ninja Roku are going to assist me in bringing out the great feast! To the royal kitchen, NOW!"

Miroku and Kagome stood up and scurried out behind Inuyasha. In the kitchen, Kagome picked up the cake from the fridge, Miroku got paper plates, forks and cups and Inuyasha grabbed two big bottles of orange juice, apple juice and grape juice. Walking back into the living room, Sango had Ai's eyes covered with her hands as Kagome put the cake on the small coffee table. Miroku also brought a pie cutter to cut the cake with.

Grinning at Sango, Kagome nodded as she pulled her mouthpiece down. Sango guided Ai to behind the table and spoke before she released Ai's eyes.

"I shall let go of your eyes now, Princess Ai," Sango spoke in a strong voice, "but you shall keep your eyes closed until Lord Zyuu tells you to open them. Understood?"

"Yes!" Ai squeaked as Sango let go of her face. Gathering with the others on Ai's opposite side, they all pulled their mouthpiece down and Kikyo and also come up and stood beside Inuyasha. The children, Hikari, Kyo, Ichiro and Kasumi were beside Ai and Kagome nudged Inuyasha who nodded.

"Princess Ai," Inuyasha smirked, "you may open your eyes…"

Opening her eyes, Ai gasped as she saw her family and friends standing in front of her…

"SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Ai had nothing to say as the adults laughed. Walking over to her goddaughter, Kagome bent down eye level and held her hands out. "Not even a hug sweetie?"

Jumping into her mothers arms, Ai started laughing hard squeezing her godmother tightly. Grinning over to the others, Kagome mouthed to them… "Success!"

-x-

The entire day it had been raining and thunder storming but nobody complained. Cake had been cut and eaten and the food that had been prepared for them was also eaten. The order of food was messed up that night where cake was eaten first but nobody complained. Ai, one by one, opened the gifts and squealed at all of them.

Her uncle Inuyasha had gotten her the golden necklace he went with Kagome and Kikyo with to pick up.

Her godmother Kagome got her the jewelry box in which Inuyasha got mad at her for since the salesman was more than just friendly.

Her mother and father, Sango and Miroku got her a new bicycle that had pompoms on either side of the handles and training wheels that could be taken off. The bike in general was pink and Ai attempted to hug it.

Her uncle Daichi and aunt Ayumi had gotten her a dollhouse that was, possibly, bigger than Ai herself.

Her uncle Hojo and aunt Eri bought her a whole doll set that included five dollies and their clothing so she could play with them in the dollhouse that Daichi and Ayumi had gotten them.

Her uncle Kouga and aunt Ayame bought Ai the dress she was wearing at that moment in time.

And lastly, her uncle Hayabusa and aunt Yuka had gotten Ai a real gold bracelet that had Love written on it. Kikyo hadn't gotten Ai anything.

It was late, almost midnight and the kids were already put to bed. Ai went to sleep with one of the dollies that Eri and Hojo got her and refused to change out of her dress. Sango decided to change her out of her dress when Ai had fallen asleep. The rain continued to pour heavily and Hojo rolled his eyes, lying down on the sofa with a bottle of beer in his hands.

Miroku and Sango offered to stay sober that night incase something happened to the kids. It was always that rule when the friends drunk at night in the house. One couple always offered to stay clean while the others bathed in alcohol. Even Kagome had a can of beer in her hands, her third that night.

"T'was," Kagome hiccupped, "fun…"

"Uhm hmm!!" Ayame nodded as she had a class of wine. Kouga burped loudly as he popped another can of beer and chugged half of it down in fifty seconds flat. Hojo eyed him wearily.

"You still drink like how you did in high school man…" Hojo shook his head as he sipped his can. Ayame and Kouga stood up and Kouga sauntered a bit as he held onto his wife.

"We go… nighty night…" Kouga droned out as he finished the rest of his beer and dropped the can, attempted to sluggishly head upstairs with his wife. Miroku and Sango glanced at each other comically.

"Are we like that when we're drunk?" Miroku whispered to Sango who shook her head, blatantly not wanting to know at all…

"Pass me another one…" Inuyasha said, clearly not drunk enough. Daichi threw another can of beer at Inuyasha who immediately popped it open and gulped it down. There were only four cans of beer left and everybody knew the guys would take it in a heartbeat. Kikyo had already retired to her room after two bottles of beer and was out like a stone, not even the clashing thunder able to wake her.

"Bed time…" Ayumi and Yuka both stood up. Eri tugged at her husband who grabbed another can of beer before following his wife upstairs. Hayabusa and Daichi hung onto their women and, despite the fact they were drunk, Ayumi and Yuka led them upstairs.

"They are sad drunks," Miroku shook his head as he stood up and stretched. "It's mad late- Sango we should get to bed…"

"What about these two?" Sango said, pointing to Inuyasha and Kagome who were both just sitting on the sofas, drinking their cans of beer. Miroku merely snorted.

"I doubt they'll fall down the stairs. Kagome- I've never seen drunk but Inuyasha can control himself. That man has the highest alcohol tolerance known to humankind."

Laughing, Sango nodded and stood up alongside her husband. "Night you two," Sango bade them before heading up the stairs with Miroku. Inuyasha turned to Kagome a flirty smile on his face.

"It's late mademoiselle."

Kagome hiccupped. "I know, Casanova."

"Gonna go to bed?"

"Yeah…" Kagome's words were slurred as she sipped her beer again. This was the first time she was drinking so freely without fear her parents might smell the alcohol on her breath. Nobody would care mainly because everybody was drinking alongside with her.

"When?"

"Now…" Kagome stood up and tumbled back down onto the sofa. Groaning, she stood back up again and held onto the armrest of the sofa she was sitting on. It was late, she was tired and drunk; not the best combination in the world.

Taking one step, Kagome felt like she was about to fall but she felt Inuyasha suddenly hoist her up into a bridal style position and started carrying her upstairs.

"Huh?" Kagome looked at him with half lidded eyes. She had no idea what she was doing or how she was doing it. All that mattered was getting to bed and snuggling under the covers to wake up to a skull bashing hangover.

"Shhh, mademoiselle." Inuyasha purred as best as he could in a state of drunkenness. How he was carrying Kagome up the stairs without killing them both was a mystery to even his drunken haze.

"I'll tuck you in…" Instead of taking the left that he normally took to go to Kagome's room, Inuyasha took a right… straight to his bedroom…

-x-

Souta was lying in bed, not being able to sleep. His bedroom was locked from the outside and as was his window. The air conditioning was cranked up so Souta didn't feel too warm in his room. Glancing at a picture of him and his sister laughing at the beach that rested on his nightstand, Souta heaved a heavy sigh.

Earlier that day Akira had told his security men to stay parked outside of the Lin family household in Hong Kong. If signs of Kagome or the Lin's should happen to pop up, the security man should contact the Higurashi's immediately. Tossing to his side, Souta frowned inwardly.

Any normal rich dad would be glad his eldest daughter is out dancing with the Takahashi Inuyasha, Souta thought to himself, toying with the sheets on his bed, but our father? Oh hell no…

Closing his eyes slightly, one thought lingered in Souta's mind before he drifted off to a mindless sleep…

Dad hates Inuyasha for criticizing the film industry… especiallyhis movies on national television…

-x-

Inuyasha dropped Kagome onto his bed and instantly she snuggled into the sheets. Turning around, he went and closed and locked his bedroom door before pulling off his shirt. Kagome gave a jaw cracking yawn as she licked her lips.

"Tuck me in…" She whined as Inuyasha chuckled, sauntering over to her. Getting up onto his bed, he straddled her not knowing if it was the alcohol working or his hormones. Leaning forward, Inuyasha pressed his lips tightly against Kagome's and she, again Inuyasha didn't know if it was the alcohol or her hormones, kissed him back.

Pulling back, Kagome smiled goofily up at him. "You're just as bad as Kikyo," She poked his bare chest, "she goes kisses that sales guy in that store and you're kissing me here… on your bed!"

Raising a brow in amusement, Inuyasha crossed his arms. "You don't like it when I kiss you?"

Kagome shook her head. "No… I do… but it's wrong… I think?"

Her conscience and drunken state were beginning to clash and Inuyasha didn't know if it was a good thing or a bad thing…

"Why?" Inuyasha purred as he leaned forward and licked her ear. Kagome didn't even bother to hide the shudder mainly because she had no idea if she was in reality or in dreamland.

"You feel right," Kagome admitted in a low husky whisper, "but what you do is…wrong…"

Inuyasha licked her ear again. "How can it be wrong… if it feels so right?"

Kagome shrugged as she struggled against him. "I don't know… you tell me… now let me sleep Casa," Kagome's yawn cut her off, "nova…"

Pulling her head back up Inuyasha pressed his lips against hers again before pulling back dangerously. "Kagome," He murmured in her ear now definitely not sure if it was him talking or the alcohol… "I want you."

"Who doesn't…" Kagome was already half asleep and Inuyasha smirked, pushing his hand down under her shirt and trailing it up to her breast. Kagome gave a squeak and subconsciously arched her chest as she felt his hands land just beneath her left breast…

"I want you now, mademoiselle…" Inuyasha whispered rather croakily into her ear. Kagome's eyes were already snapped shut and Inuyasha pushed his lips onto hers again. The crashing thunder and blazing lightening along with the pellets of rain didn't seem to faze any of them.

"Hmmm," Kagome was drunk and tired and wasn't to sure if reality was with her or a state of a hazy dream…

"Just tell me," He murmured into her ear his hand pushing her bra aside to rub his calloused thumb over her soft and taunt nipple, "do you want me to?"

Attempting to shove his hand aside yet trying to keep him there at the same time, Kagome felt herself being pleasured… she was never that drunk in her entire life and it was an entire new high for her.

"Do you want me too?" Inuyasha repeated, his lips leaving hot trails of kisses on her collarbone. His hand still worked on her breast underneath her shirt and his legs pinned her down to his bed.

"Yes." Kagome scraped out hoarsely, not even sure if it was her voice or not. Whether she was drunk or not, that was the only invitation Inuyasha needed.

He pressed his lips against hers, ready to show this woman a night she wouldn't soon forget…

-x-

First: Thank you to all my readers and reviewers. I've hit a grand total of (at this time) 1015 reviews. Thank you very, very much for all of your support! Couldn't have been done without you!

Second: Inuyasha and Kagome are drunk; they hardly know what they're doing. First, Kagome thinks she's dreaming and secondly, Inuyasha can't tell if it's the alcohol acting or his hormones. None of them are in their right mind to say no.

Third: This chapter is a big stepping stone in this story. No lemon, not yet…

Fourth: I'm going on vacation and none of my stories will be updated for approx a month.

KEY:

Ichi - One
Ni - Two
San - Three
Shi – Four
Go - Five
Roku- Six
Nana - Seven
Hachi - Eight
Kyuu- Nine
Jyuu - Ten
Hyaku – One Hundred
Sen – One Thousand
Man – Ten Thousand

I got numbers from a website and corrected from some readers... if there are still any mistakes then tell me and I'll fix them (hopefully) soon.