DISCLAIMER:I do NOT own any of the character ideas used in the following fan fiction. It is just an original story idea using the characters of the Manga/Anime.

A/N- thanks for sticking by me! The first hint of a lemon scene drops in this chapter. I marked the section with asterisks (***) so you can avoid if needed.

Please- if you are under the age of consent, skip the asterisk paragraph!

3 -KKB

Sango and Kagome fell behind as Inuyasha and Miroku corralled the children for the remaining walk home. The two keeping an eye on them from a distance.

Kagome walked proudly next to her demon slayer friend.

"Sango- I feel like we haven't had ANY time to ourselves since I've gotten back. Not from the kids, you know I love them, just no time away from our boys" she giggled.

Sangos crisp laugh filled her ears as her best friend threw out her agreement.

"It's like they don't want us talking haha".

As the two looked ahead Inuyasha's ears perked back.

"See- someone is eavesdropping…" Kagome pointedly proclaimed.

At that moment the twins began a game of tag, their screams filling the air.

Kagome slowed her pace, Sango following her lead, dropping further back to allow them privacy while talking.

"Sango- I have been meaning to thank you and Miroku"

A look of surprise filled her friends soft face.

"For what Kagome?"

"I was talking to Inuyasha earlier today- about how guilty I felt not being here for him when the well closed off...in regards to Kikyo's passing." Kagome began.

Her steps continued to lag.

"Kagome, you had no choice, besides, he turned out ok." Sango responded.

"And that is why I owe you my thanks. I know you and Miroku started your lives together, but since you made sure to include Inuyasha in the process, he was able to get through the rough times.

I don't know what would have happened if you hadn't been there." She finished.

Sango's footsteps faltered.

"Kagome…." she began…. Her voice dropped lower.

"Kagome, I wasn't the one who helped him." she whispered.

Kagome looked quizzically at her friend.

Sango peeked ahead and signaled for Kagome to lean in.

"Look- Inuyasha basically left the village up until you came back. He would check in and stay a few days at a time, but you know I was never the one he talked to. It was always Miroku. I used to ask him about it, but he asked me to allow privacy on Inuyasha's part."

She spoke quickly before someone could listen in.

"What do you mean?" Kagome asked.

Sango shrugged.

"Honestly- I never got around to finding out what he was up to- I got a little busy when the twins were born, I'm sorry I don't have more information. But- I think Miroku was the one he leaned on."

"Then one day he showed up with you on his arm, and he hasn't left since. Oh- except the week he went with Miroku to the next village for an errand. Not that I'm complaining. It feels like normal having everyone around like before."

Sango motioned for them to keep walking. A voice of inquiry perused Kagome's thoughts as they walked across the creek, noting the sun was riding low in the sky.

"So Miroku huh? Those two can get into trouble, but their friendship gets them out of it."

Kagome sighed as they reached Sango and Miroku's home.

The twins each hanging off Inuyasha.

"Oi- enough already- get offa me!"

Shaking slightly the girls giggled as they fell loose.

"See you tomorrow Monk, see you Sango." he nodded at the couple.

They both smiled and simultaneously responded with their good-byes.

As the hanyou turned Kagome couldn't help but admire him from behind as his billowing hair reflected the evening sun, the sharp red in his fire rat robe giving him an almost ethereal look.

A warm buzz of energy passed over her skin as she continued to follow him in silence.

Inuyasha's nose twitched-

That smell...is she…

It took a moment for her mind to notice that they weren't headed towards Kaede's home, but away from the village into an open hillside.

Her curiosity peaked as they continued walking away from the village folk.

Curious- but not wanting to break the silence, she continued to follow.

"So- Kagome." his voice broke the silence.

"Now that we have nowhere to go, what are your plans? You gonna become a priestess?"

"mm-yes, I might as well pick up where I left off..though I'll probably need a refresher." she joked.

"What have the demon attacks been like since I left?"

He turned towards her- "Nothing too bad, Miroku and I have been able to handle anything big that came our way."

She nodded as she thought over his words.

"Keh- as long as you can still shoot an arrow- demons don't stand a chance" he smirked at her.

She drew back in fake hurt. "Of course I can still shoot my bow! I did it just yesterday!"

Inuyasha smiled at her. "Well it's a good thing you've got me to protect you."

Kagome stepped closer to him. His arms floating around her, encasing her in his protective arms.

A warmth spread to her toes as he leaned in and kissed her. His lips feather light on hers, then, building in pressure, as if asking permission.

His kiss bringing forth the heated emotions of the morning past.

He breaks their kiss, golden orbs staring into her.

She is who I am supposed to be with...she needs me to protect her… his thought justify in his head.

Shadows stretch as the sun moves further across the sky-peaking over the mountains as darkness begins to fall.

A chill ran across Kagome as the wind gently blew. Neither of them moving or speaking a word.

As she decides to move away, he pulls her close to him, crushing her to his chest- falling backwards and taking her with him.

She shrieked softly as they fell.

Her breath pushed out as he rolls her into the grass a few times ending with him on top of her.

The grass swayed above them, tall enough to enclose the two in their own private world, away from the eyes of the villagers..

If any were even over here

She thought to herself.

***************Lemon Warning- Adult content in the next section (Skip to next asterisk line to skip content)****************************************

A blush splayed across her face as he looked up at her gorgeous Hanyou.

He dipped low, breathing into the curve of her neck, hairs prickling as the warm breath hit her skin.

Her body jolted- heat pooling between her thighs, mimicking an earlier reaction from viewing his back-side in the setting sun.

Her spicy scent filled his mind.

Heh… so it was….

He smiled to himself.

Her hands began running themselves through his hair and he ran his tongue over the dip in her shoulder, pulling aside the white fabric.

Her name spilled from his mouth, a huskiness she'd never heard before lacing his voice.

Looking into his eyes-she saw an unfamiliar glow.

He wants to eat me! She slightly stiffened at the image. She smiled...

Well… he wants to do something of the sort..

A smile broke and she moved her hand to dip inside of the cloth covering his chest, warm taught skin meeting her touch.

Shivers of anticipation filled them both.

"Kagome…" he spoke again, covering her lips in a kiss, prodding her mouth to open.

He moved to massage her breast, eliciting a gasp from her lips, granting him the access he'd been requesting.

Wasting no time, his tongue dove into her mouth eliciting a moan from her in response.

Her thighs pressed together, but to her surprise Inuyasha's leg was pressed between them- preventing her relief.

His hand still massaging her breast as he kissed her.

Her mind was going blank, she was responding to him out of instict, but a part of her was terrified at the realization of what was happening. Jumping with each new touch.

His hand left her breast as his kiss slid to her neck, his hand gliding down her side resting on her hip- a clawed hand pressing into her lightly.

Her mind continued to race, though everything felt slow. Her body was reacting to his touch and gods did it warm her all over.

Oh my god! This is everything I thought it would be!

She smiled into his hair as he gently nipped at her neck pulling her hip flush to his- grinding against her.

She moaned again, feeling a bulge pressed up against her. He dropped her hip and pulled her back towards him, grinding her against him once again, his claws pressing into her.

His hand moved to untie her kimono, swift fingers moving faster than she'd imagined.

A slight chill hitting her chest.

He sat back taking her into his view. A hunger filling his eyes.

She moved to cover herself and he grabbed her hand in response.

"Please- I like the view" he smirked down at her.

Kagome wasn't sure if her face could turn any redder. She nodded slowly and lowered her hand, resting on her stomach. He looked down at her for a moment not moving.

Gods her body is beautiful… he admired.

White skin splayed across her supple breasts with tan nipples peaking up in their release from the fabric.

He moved to touch them- to see if they felt as soft as they looked, and a flash of sun kissed skin and hazel eyes blocked his vision momentarily.

He paused-

Kagome felt him stiffen above her- his hand pausing mid air.

She waited, yearning for his touch- but unsure of how to ask for it.

He stilled above her, and she noticed the fire from his gaze had disappeared.

"Inuyasha…?" her questioning gaze landed on his as the question fell from her mouth.

His eyes snapped to hers, a blush creeping over his face. He leaned down and kissed her. Covering her back up as he did so.

"We should probably head back before other creatures start to roam." he said, tying her kimono.

Confusion laced her mind as he pulled away from her.

She sat up in confusion- "Inuyasha… is everything ok?"

He stood and leaned to help her up.

"Heh- I'm fine… but…. I can't let my instincts get the best of me again."

"Again?" she looked at him.

He stiffened.

"Um yea..like this morning… I'm not good at holding back with you.." he muttered.

She nodded.

After adjusting her ties, she turned to him and placed a kiss on his lips.

"For the record- I didn't ask you to stop."

His jerked response elicited a smile from the Miko as she turned back towards the village.

No WAY would I ask you to stop…

He's being so weird….I need to find out what's wrong. her thought continued.

He shook off her comment and stepped briskly to follow her. Only glancing to the west for a moment as the final rays of the sun ducked behind the mountains.

************(end lemon) ***********

A/N-

SO! how was the mini lemon sesh? I adore inu x kag stories, but as my username states, Kouga is my main OTP.

So don't fret! Our wolf will be making his appearance in a chapter or two!

Please review! Let me know if you're enjoying my story, it keeps me motivated to write!

-KKB