A/N: I've been on a roll today… I'm in a fabulous mood because we are pushing for publication of a part of my dissertation… meaning I'm one step closer to graduation! Plus, it's Good Friday and I'm playing hooky from school today. Don't tell anyone! :P.

Crapula

Kagome woke groggily in an unfamiliar place. You would think after 3 years of heavy drinking in law school she would have built a higher tolerance for alcohol.

Squinting, she looked around the lavish loft from her position on a push couch. 'Where the hell am I?' She thought to herself as memories began flashing back through her mind.

"Oh… yea." She mumbled.

…

Once Sesshoumaru released her hand she exclaimed, "Let's turn up!" She turned to the bar tender and ordered several lemon drops and shots of tequila.

Sesshoumaru spoke calmly, "Maybe you should slow down onna."

"You only live once, and I intend to live as hard and fast as I can!"

Sesshoumaru shook his head. If only she knew that he had lived for several life times.

….

Sesshoumaru must have taken her to his place after she got plastered. She sat up on the couch bringing the sheet with her as she noticed her feet were bare and her blazer was missing.

She stood cautiously and began browsing the large abode. 'How the hell can he afford all this on our salary?'

She walked over to the large glass window to observe the view of the city. It was still night time and she found herself mesmerized at the city skyline. Buildings encompassed as far as her eyes could see. Looking down through the glass she realized how high off the ground she was as she noticed the cars looked like speeding light beams.

She jumped a little when she heard a rustling sound from behind her.

Sesshoumaru's cool calm voice spoke out, "I see you're awake and coherent?"

Kagome laughed sheepishly and responded with a nod. She felt him approach her and when he slid his arms around her waist from behind she rested her hands on his own.

"Something's been nagging at the back of my head on and off for the past several months since we met Sesshoumaru. I figured now is as good a time as any to voice my curiosity."

Sesshoumaru placed his chin atop her head and spoke, "You may address your concerns."

"Well, that time… back when I yelled at you about the case… something strange happened to your voice and eyes… I tried to brush it away as my imagination and I had pretty much let it go until recently. Then today you were talking like you were an old man, and then this place-" She removed herself from his arms as she gestured to his spacious home, "How can you afford all of this when you've been at the firm for less than a year? Ar- are you… a vampire?"

Sesshoumaru laughed out loud at her accusation. Kagome eyed him with caution as she waited for his reply.

"I can assure you that I do not crave human blood nor do I lurk in the shadows."

"So you aren't human then." She said instead of asking.

He studied her demeanor and noticed the unease marring her expression. Sighing he began, "I am mortal in the sense that I can and will eventually die. I am not what you would call human… but I, and those like me have been walking the earth since before mankind's reign."

Kagome stood in shock as she processed the information Sesshoumaru revealed.

"I-is this a disguise?" She queried.

"Yes." Was his monosyllabic reply as he lifted the charm and allowed his true humanoid appearance to be revealed.

Kagome watched in awe as light brown eyes turned golden and magenta stripes appeared on his face along with a perfectly shaped crescent moon at the center of his brow.

She approached him with caution and curiosity as she hesitantly reached for his face.

Sesshoumaru stood still as he allowed her to take in his new appearance before speaking through fanged teeth.

"Are you familiar with Japanese folklore?" He asked.

"Outside of the tales my dad used to tell me before bed time…? No."

"Well Kagome, I am what they call an inuyoukai." Sesshoumaru began telling her of his origins and heritage.

The night dragged on as she had several questions for him.

Before either of them realized, the sun began to peek over the horizon.

"There's no need to be fearful of me Kagome. The man you have known for the past several months and I are one in the same."

He watched as her shoulders relaxed and her breathing calmed.

He reached for her hand and instead of flinching like he half expected her to, she accepted his hand in her own.

Pulling her tiny form closer to his own he leaned down placing a chaste kiss to her soft lips.

Kagome placed her hands on Sesshoumaru's chest admiring his defined muscles before standing on her tip toes to meet him with a passionate kiss.

Sesshoumaru growled in satisfaction at her acceptance of him and lifted her from the ground placing her legs securely around his waist.

Walking to his bedroom he deposited her gently on the white sheets and began removing his clothes.

Kagome's eyes roved his figure as she took in the markings that adorned his hips.

"Is all you're going to do is stare, or are you going to remove your clothes?" He asked, his lust evident with each word that passed his lips.

Kagome began to divest herself of her blouse and skirt too slowly for Sesshoumaru's likes. He was upon her in an instant ripping her undergarments from her body.

Once nude she arched her back toward his warmth to escape the sudden chill. Pressing her gently into the downy mattress he kissed her firmly on the mouth.

He made his way to her neck where he littered it with kisses as he moved lower to take a hardened nipple between his teeth. His gentle suckle elicited a moan from Kagome and she called his name.

Sesshoumaru sat on his knees between her legs and positioned himself at her entrance. When he pressed the head of his penis against her sex to test her wetness she arched her back in a wanton manner.

"Please…" She whispered.

Obliging her request, he sunk into her depths and she groaned in pleasure. Bringing his chest to cover hers he kissed her gently as he rocked his hips slowly against hers.

Kagome reached for his hands and locked her fingers within his as she relaxed into the mattress.

"Kagome…" He groaned and she responded with a moan of her own.

He rocked steadily against her. The sound of slapping flesh echoed throughout the master suite as Sesshoumaru's throbbing dick entered and exited Kagome's womb at an agonizingly slow pace.

Resting his head in the crook of her neck he began to rotate his sips in a circular motion.

"Ahh Sesshou- I- I'm!" Her back arched in pleasure as she reached her climax. Sesshoumaru grunted in approval before focusing on reaching his own orgasm. His member was coated in her love juices and the feel of her quivering walls was enough to send him over the edge after 3 long strokes.

Emptying his seed inside her he fell to his side bringing her with him.

"I expect you to explain to Sango that what transpired between you cannot happen again." He spoke smoothly after a long silence.

Kagome looked up from her position on his muscled chest before resting her head there and simply said, "And I expect you to tell Kagura you won't be seeing her around."

Sesshoumaru laughed and responded with, "Hn." The lovers drifted into a peaceful slumber as the sun inched higher and higher into the sky.

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A/N: And another one bites the dust! Now... I started this chapter at home... but then I got an email from my boss... lol but I didn't let that stop me! Hope you enjoyed it! Please review!