My new story…its Sessh/Kag if you don't like the pairing, don't read the story.
**This is a rewrite in order to fit the story as it's been progressing! I started this story so long ago it was time to update the writing, and a recent review I got reminded me of this goal! Thanks OnceUponABlueMoonDream ! Note: we're shifting from the songs, so expect big changes to explain things better.
Bold means a change in location and/ or time or time period. Italics are thoughts or Sesshomaru's inner demon talking, or flashbacks.
Chapter 7: Time to Dance
Kagome pulled on the body suit she had picked out before sliding the black skirt into place. For Sango, she picked out a pair of leather pants that looked molded onto her skin paired with a purple lace crop top. The top wasn't see-through, with skin toned lining under the lace that made it look like it might be see-through.
For Kikyo, Kagome pulled a pink babydoll dress from her closet, knowing it would float around as she walked. As her friends changed, they made casual conversation, Kagome explaining what types of things they would see at the party.
"Men are much more forward, especially when there's alcohol involved," Kagome explained, playing with her ring.
"Where'd you get these clothes, Kagome?" Sango asked, tying her strappy heels into place, "I've never seen you wear something like this."
Kagome laughed, "oh a lot of these I got on accident. I felt compelled to buy it, my friends forced me to buy something but I was too chicken to wear it anywhere."
"Wow," Kikyo admired herself in the mirror.
"Well, we're just about ready," Kagome ran her fingers through her hair and put on a swipe of lip gloss before turning towards the door, "let's go check on the boys."
Sesshomaru was sitting out in the living room with Inuyasha, Miroku, and Souta. Souta and Inuyasha were playing video games, but he was dressed to go out in jeans and a different graphic t-shirt, this time with pink wording. Miroku was also in jeans, paired with a black and purple button down shirt. His eyes nearly popped out of his head when he saw Sango.
Sesshomaru growled softly at the outfit his mate was wearing. Her shoulders were completely exposed and she kept her hair gathered over one shoulder so her mating mark was in full view. He pulled her into his jean covered lap, slipping a clawed hand under her skirt. He felt only the snaps connecting the body suit, and as his fingers brushed against the soft lace, he felt her wetness soak through to his fingers. He growled in her ear, "Naughty mate…"
She turned and kissed him before whispering back, "makes later a little easier," she spun herself around on his lap, grinding herself into him before standing up to usher everyone out the door. Sakura called them a taxi, waiting at the kitchen table with the kids, who were eating cookies with milk.
"Okay kiddos, we'll see you in the morning," Kagome kissed the top of both heads, "Be good for Granny Sakura, okay?"
"Yes, mama," Rin said, "Rin loves her already!"
Sakura grinned, "this is going to be a very very fun night."
"Bye mama!" Shippo called, looking at the handheld game Souta had shown him.
Sesshomaru smiled softly, "behave, Rin. Shippo, watch over the house."
When they nodded, he followed Kagome and her friends out the door. She was waiting for him, opting to sit next to him in the car on the way. It didn't take long to get to Ayumi's parents' house. The party was clearly ongoing, with people filing in and out and music pouring from the doors and windows.
Kagome, hand in hand with Sesshomaru, walked into the party first, going straight to the drinks to loosen everybody up. Most of the people she had never seen before. Passing everyone but Kikyo a cup of mixed alcohol, Kagome made her way to a clear spot where they could people-watch before deciding to dance. She knew something was up with Kikyo, seeing her refuse many things she would typically indulge in the last few weeks. The taste of alcohol washed the lingering thought from her head, she could hypothesize Kikyo's pregnancy later.
Hojo waved them over to a section of couches in the basement where most people were dancing. The lights were blinking colorfully along with the music. Kagome shouted introductions over the music and motioned for Sesshomaru to sit down on the couch before sitting on his lap. He immediately brought a hand to her hips to steady her, holding in a groan as he felt a sliver of her warm exposed skin as the skirt she wore shifted down when she sat.
Hojo leaned in close, "Kagome you look really great!"
Kagome turned, smiling at him before taking another sip of the sweet drink, "thanks! Sesshomaru picked the skirt out."
Hojo was already tipsy so it was harder to hide his expression at her comment.
"Promise to save me a dance?" Hojo asked, reaching for her hand.
Kagome suppressed a giggle as Sesshomaru intercepted Kagome's hand before Hojo could reach it, lacing their fingers together, "Maybe, Hojo! Gotta catch me without a partner and in a dancing mood."
"And she will always have her partner." Sesshomaru growled into her neck, inhaling her scent. Pressing a kiss to her mating mark, he admired his effect on her as she squirmed on his lap. Testing her resolve, he dragged his teeth along the same route. Kagome shivered in his arms, and he smirked against her as she chugged the last of her drink and jumped off of his lap, pulling him up with her. He knew she was planning something, so he finished his drink quickly and tossed the empty plastic cup in Hojo's direction.
"Let's dance." Kagome smirked as she led him to the dance floor. As she spun around and pressed her back up against him, he recognized the position she was getting into, so similar to one of his favorite sexual positions.
She'd only danced with him like this once, during one of their games of dares. Sesshomaru immediately brought his hands to her hips, moving with her as she wound her hips to the music. She paid special attention to his reaction to her pressing her ass against him, the heeled boots she was wearing placing her at the perfect teasing height without him having to lift her.
When the beat picked up, so did Kagome's movements. Sesshomaru felt himself getting harder and harder until he finally pulled her off of the dance floor, up the stairs and into the nearest empty bedroom before any human could notice. In the basement, Inuyasha smirked, even with Kikyo distracting him with her dancing right in front of his seated form, he noticed Sesshomaru sweep Kagome off of her feet and up the stairs. He looked at Hojo, who was scanning the dance floor for her.
"They probably went to get some air," he shrugged, turning his attention back to Kikyo.
Hojo glared at the stairway leading up out of the basement, he was just about to cut in and ask for a dance when he whisked her off like that.
Upstairs, Sesshomaru had lifted Kagome off the ground and pressed up against the door. Her hands tangled in his hair as she moaned and arched her body toward his heated touch. His hands found and unclipped the snaps holding her bodysuit in place easily, holding her in place as he pressed two fingers inside her dripping walls.
"You tease for much too long, little miko," Sesshomaru growled into her neck between kisses as he pumped his fingers in and out of her, "it's taking everything to not ravish you right here…"
"Sessh," Kagome gasped, bouncing herself against his fingers, "you…"
"No, no, naughty miko," his voice was like a purr next to her ear, "wearing such….clothing…dancing so…sensually…what was this one meant to do?" he pressed his thumb to her clit, relishing in her gasp, "Should I have just allowed you to leave me on the edge of hell, knowing I cannot take you in anyway while sitting in a room full of humans?"
Kagome moaned, "Sessho-"
"Shhh, Kagome," Sesshomaru whispered, kissing her neck, "we don't need them hearing you, do we?"
"Unfair," Kagome's voice was breathy as he slipped a third finger into her.
"Unfair? But you feel so good," Sesshomaru slowed his movements as he spoke, dragging her pleasure out. He licked his lips, "be still," his voice was quiet and commanding as he kneeled, putting her legs to rest over his shoulders.
With one swift motion, he buried his tongue in her, hungrily tasting every drop of her desire.
"Mmm," he groaned into her, "and you taste…so good…"
Kagome couldn't bring herself to form full words as he pleasured her with his tongue. He was catapulting her towards release, warmth pooling at the pit of her stomach before erupting into intense orgasm. Sesshomaru held her in place as she shook against him, walls clamping around his tongue.
When she'd calmed, he slowly pulled away, licking his lips. Lowering her back to her feet, he kissed her lips softly.
Breaking apart she giggled, "something's telling me that's only the beginning."
Sesshomaru smirked as Kagome re-secured her bodysuit and adjusted her skirt. His voice was smug, "We've been here almost two hours."
"That's all?" Kagome smiled, "Let's go get another drink."
Sesshomaru chuckled and held the door open for his little mate, with the taste of her still on his tongue. They made it back to the basement to see Sango and Mirkou dancing together, but Inuyasha and Kikyo were nowhere to be found. Hojo was sitting in the same spot, talking to Eri now. His eyes lit up when he saw Kagome walking toward them. Once they were close enough, Sesshomaru pressed a kiss to her cheek and walked in the direction of the drinks, leaving Kagome to sit with Hojo.
"Hi Kags! You look great! Are you having fun?" Eri yelled over the music
"Thank you! We're having so much fun!" Kagome giggled, "Sessh has gone to get more drinks!"
Eri nodded, "I want one!" She jumped up, adjusted her dress over her thighs and ran off in the direction of the drinks, leaving Hojo and Kagome alone.
"You look really pretty Kagome," Hojo leaned in close so he wouldn't have to yell so loud, "I'm happy you came."
"Me too, Hojo!" Kagome smiled, hoping that'd be it.
"I missed you, ya know," Just as Hojo tried to lean in closer, with a hand moving toward her exposed thigh, a silhouette blocked out the multicolored flashing lights. He looked up to see Sesshomaru, holding two drinks, glaring down at him. Without a word he handed Kagome her drink, which she gratefully accepted and hopped up so he could sit where she was sitting, immediately making herself comfortable on his lap once he sat down. They drank and whispered in each other's ears, effectively ignoring Hojo.
He wasn't trying to talk to Kagome when Sesshomaru was nearby anyways, he was worried he would manipulate her answers. There would have to be some moment where Kagome was left without Sesshomaru or Inuyasha watching her.
"He missed you," Sesshomaru commented, "Why's that?"
Kagome shrugged, "ask him."
"Did you miss him?" Sesshomaru whispered into her mark.
"No," Kagome sighed, "no, I didn't."
He kissed her quickly before wrapping his arms around her, being careful of his drink, "good," he growled.
The two spent time on the couches in each other's arms, and dancing close together. Sesshomaru kept a watchful eye on Hojo, and Kagome's drinks. She was definitely drunk, giggling and making sure he kept at least one hand on her at all times, which he was happy to oblige.
When she wanted to dance, he held her steady and bit back the urge to sheath his throbbing length inside her as she expertly teased him. Sitting was almost worse. Kagome sat nowhere but Sesshomaru's lap when they were on the couches, chatting with Yuka, Ayumi, Sango, Miroku, Inuyasha, and Kikyo as they fluttered in and out. Too focused on the way his mate bounced and squirmed as she giggled through conversations, Sesshomaru barely paid attention. Hojo finally got up to "do a lap", when Kagome had ignored the fifth time he tried to insert himself into the conversation. A moment later, Inuyasha took over Hojo's seat and Sango was talking Kagome's ear off about the effects of the liquor.
"You know Hobo's trying to get Kagome drunk and alone, right?" Inuyasha asked, his voice only loud enough for demon ears.
"How do you know this?" Sesshomaru asked
"The party he brought up in the car. I crossed over to get her, she was late again. Her mom told me she was at a party, so I came looking. When I found her she was drunk, babbling about how she kicked Hobo in the arm and didn't know if she should feel bad or not."
Sesshomaru tried not to react with his entire body. That boy had tried something when Kagome was in a vulnerable position, one of the most dishonorable things a person could do. And worse, he'd tried something with Sesshomaru's mate. His Kagome.
"He forced himself on her?" Sesshomaru gritted through his teeth.
Inuyasha waved his hand, "When I scented her, I could only smell him under her shirt and the top of her jeans. Like he was trying to mess with the buttons when he got kicked hard enough to stop. Her chin and her neck smelled like him, like he tried to kiss her. It was hard enough to figure that out, she wasn't letting me get close enough. It was like she thought I'd burn if I touched her."
Sesshomaru couldn't stop the growl rumbling through his body. It stopped Kagome mid-sentence, and she quickly turned to look at her mate, look at Inuyasha and back again.
"What did you say to him?" Kagome whispered frantically to Inuyasha as Sesshomaru stood, lifting her into his arms and marching up the stairs. Instead of an empty room, he took her to the backyard. There was almost no one out there, and those who were were wrapped up in their own things to notice what was going to happen. In the basement, Inuyasha and Sango shared a worried look before grabbing Kikyo and Miroku to follow Sesshomaru outside.
Sesshomaru set Kagome down on a lawn chair, sitting next to her. He didn't speak, trying to reign in his anger before talking to her about this.
Kagome's alcohol fog was slowly dissipating as she noticed Sesshomaru's demeanor.
"Sessh? What's wrong?" She reached out to touch his leg, "what did Inuyasha tell you?"
"Did that boy force himself on you?" Sesshomaru's voice was quiet, reminding her of the rhetorical questions he asked before killing. He knew the answer, he just needed her to tell him.
"Did…? Um," Kagome stumbled over her words as she realized what he was referring to, "I remember him trying to." She stopped talking at his growl.
Kagome looked around, seeing her friends standing nearby. Sango nodded, supportive.
"This really is a bad time to be talking about this," Kagome started, "it was a long time ago…"
"But it is why you avoided seeing your friends here for a year." Sesshomaru finished.
"I…''Kagome sighed, "I mean yea. It was awkward enough already. I wasn't really ready to see Hojo again."
"Did he hurt you?"
"No!" Kagome slid off the chair to kneel in front of Sesshomaru, "No, no. Sessh, love, he didn't hurt me. It was a little scary. But he was drunk too, I think. And I kicked him, I remember saying no….and Inuyasha found me. I wasn't hurt. He'll tell you I wasn't."
Sesshomaru looked at Inuyasha, who continued to speak low enough for only him to hear.
"He wasn't drunk. I smelled him. But he was scared. And sorry. But she wasn't hurt. Just a little shaken up."
"He wasn't drunk," Sesshomaru growled to Kagome, "He knew you were and took advantage, that swine."
Kagome could feel that this was not an argument she was going to win. All she wanted to do now was go home to comfort her mate. To let him comfort her, from what happened all that time ago. She pulled her phone out of her purse and looked at the time. Her vision was shaky but she could make it out: 2 AM. More than reasonable time to go home, so she called a taxi.
Still kneeling in the cold grass, Kagome pressed her head to Sesshomaru's knees.
"I love you," she whispered, "we can go home. I promise he didn't hurt me."
Sesshomaru stood, wrapping her in a tight hug, "why do you protect him? He is undeserving."
Kagome sighed, hugging back, "he doesn't deserve your energy. He's no threat, and you would know the moment he tried to touch me again. Besides," she smiled into his chest, "Your energy should be reserved for me."
"You have it. You have all of me, mate. My blood boils at the thought he'd even try to touch you. His hands could never be clean enough."
Releasing her enough to walk, Kagome led Sesshomaru and her friends through the house. The sobering energy vanished as they reabsorbed the energy from the party. Saying her goodbyes as she passed, she was only stopped by Hojo and Eri at the front door.
"Leaving so soon?!" Eri pulled Kagome into a hug.
Kagome smiled, "Yea, it's getting pretty late. Plus, with the wedding this week too we have so much to do."
"Of course," Eri nodded, "We'll see you tomorrow, right? Your mom called like an hour before the party to ask if she could get a full table for tomorrow night's dinner? What happened to like 5 seats? Those tables fit like 12 people."
"Our friends have surprised us," Sesshomaru gestured to the group standing behind him, "you'll meet them in a quieter space tomorrow, I'm sure."
Hojo examined the group in the brighter lights of the doorway, mind sobering. It looked like they were all around the same age, throwing him off guard. He expected Sesshomaru to pawn his older pervy friends off on Kagome's sweet age-appropriate girlfriends. But during the night, in talking to Miroku and trying to talk to Kikyo without Inuyasha noticing, Hojo learned that Sesshomaru was the oldest out of all of them. While abroad, they traveled the country to lift Kagome's spirits between treatments. Sometimes, they even traveled for Kagome's treatments, Miroku had explained. Hojo examined Kagome's face, noticing the nervousness in her eyes and the way she positioned herself a little bit in front of Sesshomaru.
"Are you feeling okay, Kagome?" Hojo asked, "I know your illness…"
"She is fine." Sesshomaru interrupted, turning his attention to Eri, "Tell Ayumi we are grateful for her invitation, we thank her for making the first night of our friends' visit entertaining."
Eri nodded, swooning over his deep voice, "uh, yea. Glad you guys could come…are you coming to the pre-graduation dinner tomorrow?"
Sesshomaru nodded, "Wherever Kagome is, I may be."
Eri sighed, how romantic, she thought as she watched him lead her to their waiting taxi and head back to the Shrine.
Now, getting up the stairs in their state was not an option, so the taxi driver pulled into the hilled driveway of the grounds. Kagome had never seen Miroku and Sango so drunk. Kikyo was sober, but Inuyasha was red in the face and could barely stand up. Sesshomaru's face had a slight flush, and Kagome was not steady on her feet.
She giggled when her mate lifted her into his arms as soon as they stepped out of the taxi. They led the way as their friends stumbled in behind them, headed to their rooms. Soft giggles and moans could be heard throughout the house from the couples in their rooms.
Kagome was surprised that Sesshomaru did not immediately deposit her on the bed to rip her clothes off. Instead, he set her on her feet gently, slowly pulling her skirt to the floor. Tugging on the snaps of her body suit, he freed her from her last bit of clothing. Disposing of his own clothes, Sesshomaru pulled back the covers of the bed and ushered Kagome in.
Wrapping his arm around her as he followed, Sesshomaru kissed her head over and over. His mind was swimming with strong alcohol, worry, and rage.
How dare Hojo even try to touch his perfect mate. The whelp had put his hands up her shirt, tried removing her pants. Sesshomaru caressed her abdomen as his thoughts raced, knowing exactly where on her body the button of her jeans would fall. So close to the hem of her underwear, too close to the sweet apex of her thighs. Hojo's hands were up her shirt. Sesshomaru let one hand move up to cusp her breasts. His touches were soft, as if he was worried about hitting some hidden bruise or invisible wound.
"I'm okay," Kagome whispered, "I promise."
"You need to tell me everything you remember," Sesshomaru squeezed her quickly, pleading softly, "please."
Kagome sighed, "It was a party at his house. It was on a day that I was supposed to go back, but I don't know…part of me really wanted a night to see what being normal was like."
Sesshomaru nodded, urging her to continue.
"All of our other friends were there, and most of the party was really fun and fine. I probably had a little too much to drink, but I was gonna call a cab, ya know?"
"Do not find reasons to blame yourself," Sesshomaru mumbled, "You should be able to trust your friends."
"The girls didn't see me," Kagome explained, "I was coming from the bathroom. The only open one was all the way upstairs, so that's where I was. I ran into Hojo on the stairs and he backed me into a corner trying to kiss me. He shoved his hands up my shirt so," she was cut off by Sesshomaru's growl.
"This one apologizes, I do not wish to scare you." He whispered, kissing her head.
"I'm not afraid of you, love. I don't want to anger you. I'm okay."
"Continue, please."
Another sigh, "Fine. I pushed him when he did that. So he knelt down, and…then I kicked him."
"Why did you kick him?" He needed her to say it.
"He was trying to take off my jeans. You know those ones with all the buttons instead of a zipper? Anyways, he got the first button when I kicked him. Then I hid in the bathroom until Inuyasha found me."
Sesshomaru was quiet for a long time. Kagome held her breath. His hands never stopped searching her body, and she tried not to let it affect her. But it was distracting, and the alcohol in her system was reminding her how she teased him on the dancefloor of the party.
"I remember when he brought you back that time," Sesshomaru's voice was soft, still angry.
"This one had never seen you shrink from an embrace. Even from the monk. You pulled away from Sango, Inuyasha, Miroku; even Shippo was hugged quicker than he ever had been by you. It took almost two weeks for you to embrace touch again." he continued, "You said it was nothing."
Kagome sighed in his arms, "I didn't want to upset you. Inuyasha almost broke Hojo's arm when he found me. I had to pull him off of him," she turned and snuggled into his chest, "I was worried you'd have no outlet for your feelings about it."
"He will never touch you again."
"Of course not," She yawned, "I'm yours."
Sesshomaru growled happily, "that's correct. Mine."
"mmhm," Kagome leaned up to kiss him, "I love you."
"And I you, little mate." reveling in her giggle as Sesshomaru rolled himself on top of her, rubbing his hardening length against her.
*That's all folks! That's it for this chapter! These re-writes are hopefully giving more context to where the story is going, and I hope you like the changes! I really appreciate y'all taking the time to read my stories! There's gonna be some big changes for the next chapters! Let me know what y'all think! –Inu'sgurl97 *