InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Between Heaven and Hell ❯ Conflicted ( Chapter 14 )
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By: DestinysTears 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance / Hentai / Drama | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 08.14.2012 | Pages: 5 | Words: 7.5K | Visits: 271 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance / Hentai / Drama | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 08.14.2012 | Pages: 5 | Words: 7.5K | Visits: 271 | Status: Work In Progress
The hollow bamboo stalk disappeared within the wooden basin, creating a parade of air
bubbles in its wake. It returned full of sloshing water, only to empty its contents in
trickles over an array of jasmine leaves, forming glass beads of water behind it. While
each drop fell, the leaves and fragrant white flowers sparkled like jewels.
After repeating this routine multiple times, the water soon depleted. Placing the hollow
bamboo stalk on her home’s entrance ledge, Kagome took the empty basin in plans to
refill it.
The walk to the river covered the entire span of the village from their home. The number
of homes thinned to none as she journeyed further from the village. When she arrived at
the river, Kagome caught a glimpse of a woman drawing water from under the wooden
bridge.
True, she knew she could easily use the water here, but she enjoyed the serene walk to
the falls, especially when she had not much else to do.
As Kagome began on her way down the dirt path, she inhaled softly and smiled, listening
to the gentle murmur of the stream. The young green leaves of the trees, the shine of the
flowing water, even the wooden bridge from earlier… It was as if the sun seemed to glow
favorably upon everything, from the rushing stream to the smallest pebble. Sighing, she
closed her eyes lightly as she soaked in the sun’s comforting warmth.
Ev erything seemed so beautiful – even more so today. All the colors seemed so much
more vivid; vibrant. And perhaps that had something to do with a certain golden-eyed
youkai. Feeling the heat rise in her cheeks, Kagome touched her lips lightly.
That was the second time he had kissed her.
Eyes widening in realization, she shook her head indignantly. It felt almost embarrassing
to feel so flustered about something that must seem like such a simple gesture to
Sesshomaru…
But&nbs p;yet, whenever he did such “simple gestures†Kagome couldn’t help but feel that way.
Her mind almost became completely void of thoughts, all except for the man who stood
before her... And it was ironic, but the feel of his warm breath sent chills down her body,
and not only that, but the way he looked at her before their lips met…
Last night, she remembered finding herself at a loss for words, as if her ability to speak
had been paralyzed. Even when Sesshomaru had made his request of her…
But it had surprised her. Kagome hadn’t expected those words to come from his mouth,
nor had she believed they ever would. She thought that if the issue were to ever arise, she
would be the one asking him to stay… Not him.
But for her, his earlier silence had been enough, and Kagome knew then she could never
ask him to stay. It wasn’t her place...
So when she had decided to walk away from him that afternoon, she knew in her heart
that would be the end of it all. Or at least she had thought it so. After all, how could
someone like him ever take an interest in such a childish, human girl like her?
But it was the thought of never seeing him again… It was a difficult feeling to describe.
Was she sad that she would lose someone she felt herself becoming increasingly attached
to? Or was it just that she had pointlessly hoped for the guarded daiyoukai to hold the
slightest bit of affection for her…? Either way, Kagome knew for certain that she felt
inexplicably happy that for now, their paths would not be separate.
As the tumbling vision of the falls came into sight, the blue-eyed girl breathed in the
fresh scent of the cool, moisture-rich air. Walking to the edge of the large pool of water
where the pond and the stream met, Kagome set down the wooden basin.
Lowering herself on her knees, the girl looked around momentarily before taking a brief,
yet peaceful second to sigh, closing her eyes. When she opened them again, Kagome
blinked a couple of time before leaning over the land’s edge, peering at her reflection in
the glassy waters. She slowly dipped in her fingers, right where the image of herself
began, letting the natural current pull waving trails behind it.
But as the glassy vision of herself distorted beyond recognition, Kagome couldn’t help
but see his face yet again in her mind.
…Sesshomaru’s face as he made his request… As he captivated her gaze and spoke to
her in the deep, enchanting voice that seemed to echo in her mind so strongly.
Lazily, a dusty pink cherry blossom floated towards Kagome’s spot at the bank. Spotting
it, she reached out her hand as it traveled near and scooped it up gently. Holding the
single, silken flower in her hands, Kagome’s bright blue-eyes softened.
“…I†¦â€ she began hesitantly, “want you to stay with me as well…â€
Eyes fixed fondly on the delicate blossom, Kagome’s lips parted as she remembered the
warmth of his embrace…
The pink flower shifted in her hands a little before the wind fully swept the sakura
blossom into the air. The abrupt movement elicited a small gasp from the raven-haired
girl, her eyes subsequently trailing after the flower’s airborne path as it flew from her.
Turning her head, Kagome pushed back a few ebony tendrils from her face while the gust
of wind continued to sweep her from behind. But when the wisps of hair were brushed
away from her eyes, she stilled, taken aback by what her sight revealed.
Standing in the way of the sakura blossom’s path, the daiyoukai with the snow-white
haori watched as the flower floated towards him, seemingly uninterested. Reaching out
his hand dispassionately, he caught it in the air with ease before glancing at the five-
petaled blossom in his palm now.
“Sesshomaru-saâ& euro;“†Kagome began before realizing her blunder. Quickly cutting her voice
short, she felt the treacherous blush return to her cheeks. In apprehension of how he
might respond, she nervously hoped the daiyoukai did not hear the last bit. Mentally
shaking her head to dispel her worries, Kagome stood to greet him more properly.
Looking at her with unreadable amber-gold eyes, Sesshomaru began to walk towards the
girl in what seemed to be a deliberately leisured pace. Still frozen to her spot, Kagome
felt her heartbeat speed with each step he took closer to her. Finally, when he had reached
her, the inuyoukai raised his hand slowly. Then tucking the pink sakura blossom carefully
behind her ear, he let his hand linger for a moment, gently trailing the side of his palm
along the lines of her smooth hair.
Surprised by the unexpected yet intimate action, Kagome’s sapphire eyes widened
slightly, feeling her heart skip a beat. But before allowing herself to become too flustered,
she touched his maroon-marked arm lightly, attempting to offhandedly avert any further
contact.
“Ahâ €“†the smiling, yet anxious girl began with a shaky voice, hurriedly thinking of what
she might say. “What brings you here?†Kagome asked, knowingly excluding&nb sp;his name in
an effort to use it as little as possible. She still could not bring herself to only say
‘Sesshomaru’& nbsp;without feeling a strange sense of embar rassment… At least the daiyoukai
didn’t seem to take notice of her uneasiness – she hoped at any rate.
Turning her head as she tried to pick up the water basin as coolly as she could handle,
Kagome failed to see the small upturn in the corner of Sesshomaru’s lip. And even if she
had been looking, there was a sound chance that she would have still missed the
diminutive gesture.
“What do you think…?†the entrancing demon asked her in response, his voice low and
close to a whisper. Slowly, he took hold of her chin with gentle force, deterring her from
any more evasive tasks and returned her gaze to him.
“Ah-†Kagome stuttered, shocked by his directness. Swallowing nervously, her cheeks
flushed to a light shade of pink. But before long, the feeling of discomfited anticipation
transformed itself into indignant frustration. He must know exactly what he was doing to
her, Kagome thought heatedly.
She couldn’t put her finger exactly on how she felt about these feelings the daiyoukai
invoked in her, but all Kagome knew was that she didn’t like the spirals of confusion it
sent her through.
With a surprised blink, Kagome saw Sesshomaru begin to make a move forward, leaning
in towards her open lips. His eyes were half-closed as if he had already expected she
desired the kiss as well.
But to Sesshomaru’s unspoken irritation, Kagome pulled away quickly before he could
come any closer. She felt heat rise in her cheeks more fiercely than before and anxiously
wondered why it was that Sesshomaru made her react so strongly whenever he did things
like this.
Practically stumbling out of his arms, Kagome forced the most natural laugh she could
manage. “O-oh, that’s right!†she said, though was unable to mask her breathlessness. “I
almost forgot why I came.â€
Hastily picking up&n bsp;the neglected wooden basin, she made her way to the water’s edge
again. Dipping it into the stream, she waited for the basin to fill with water. At this point,
her heart beat had almost completely slowed back to an ordinary speed, and her nerves
had begun to calm. Finding herself sighing wistfully, Kagome’s gaze relaxed.
She had pulled away from Sesshomaru because she was confused… She didn’t want her
feelings to be so easily influenced by his actions, especially when such gestures were so
small and simple to him. But to her, they weren’t “small†and “simple†gestures. They
were cherished, intimate ways to show affection… They made her feel as light as air;
they made her heart race and her mind spin so fast that it was difficult to think
rationally…
And maybe it wasn’t even true that they were only “small†a nd “simple†gestures to
Sesshomaru. But even so, how could she know if he felt the same as her; felt the same for
her? Kagome’s eyes lowered as she lifted the full water basin out of the stream.
All this apprehensive doubt…
…Would she never allow herself to take a chance…? What if in the end it only resulted
in pushing Sesshomaru away herself…?
Inhaling a cool breath to soothe her mind, Kagome refused to let herself dwell too much
on the subject. Raising her eyes towards the waterfall, she watched as water tumbled off
each rock ledge and onto the next. It was almost as if there were miniature waterfalls
stacked one over the other. As the sun shone on the misty scene, a hazy ribbon of colors
flashed across it, its ends disappearing at no particular point.
“Beautiful, isn’t it?†Kagome said quietly, feeling a vague smile return to her lips as she
rested the wooden basin on the ground.
Then out of the blue, Kagome felt her body lift from the ground as Sesshomaru swept her
up in his strong arms. Gasping, Kagome’s blue eyes looked at him frantically.
Sesshomaru’s gaze now&n bsp;set on hers, the youkai seemed to be amused by her reaction.
“Would you like a clearer view…?†Sesshomaru asked her, his baritone voice sending
chills down the girl’s spine. But before the confused Kagome could figure out a response,
the daiyoukai leapt forward towards the falls, so effortlessly that it seemed as if he were
simply gliding through the air.
Subsequently he landed with ease on one of the flat surfaces of rock belonging to the
falls. In the midst of the waterfall itself, the clear water surged around Sesshomaru’s
ankles, unable to push past him. Lowering Kagome to her feet, he allowed her to
experience the breathtaking vision on her own, although while keeping his strong hands
on her waist in case she lost her balance.
However, feeling the slippery rock beneath her feet, Kagome unconsciously moved
forward, pressing her feet between Sesshomaru’s steady stance. Clinging to the front of
his haori, Kagome looked around in awe.
“It’sâ€&brv bar;†she began, at a loss for sufficient words as she watched the crystal waters rush
by them. “It’s beautiful…â€
With the sounds of the loud waterfall, Kagome barely heard the youkai’s response.
“Yes,†he had said almost quietly, as if he were only talking to himself.
Kagome turned back to Sesshomaru, looking up at him with a bright smile with the
intention of thanking him for showing her this natural splendor. However, she found him
looking at her with almost… gentle golden eyes. But even so they were intense, though
without any distinct emotion…
Then he leaned forward alluringly, as one of his hands rose to press her head closer to
him, while the other relaxed to where his fingertips just barely grazed her hip.
“…Will you say this Sesshomaru’s name again,†the daiyoukai murmured in her ear,
“…Kagome?â&euro ;
However, to his surprise, the words brought forth a much different reaction than he had
anticipated. But then again, he had realized by now that Kagome did not often act as he
expected her to.
In her shock, she had jerked back the moment she felt the graze of his lips on her ear, but
the abrupt movement only caused her to lose her footing on the moss beneath her feet.
Kagome gasped, shutting her eyes tightly as she braced herself against the impending
fall.
Knowing it was too late to pull the girl back to safety, but seeing as she would hit the
level of rock below them, Sesshomaru swiftly moved with her, forcing them both to
plunge forth into the chilly water at the foot of the waterfall.
Gasping for air, Kagome resurfaced, wet hair plastered to her face and throat. Though her
feet could reach the floor of the pond, Kagome still had to keep herself afloat in order to
breathe comfortably. After quickly catching her breath, she scanned the rippling waters
for the daiyoukai, briefly recalling the feel of his strong arm curled around her waist as he
plummeted into the pond with her.
What had she done? Kagome could hardly think about the chill of the water; all she
wanted was to cover her face in mortification. She didn’t even want to begin to imagine
what Sesshomaru was thinking at this moment.
‘Kagome, you idiot,’ the girl said angrily to herself. ‘Do you have to ruin every single
thing?’
As she turned around, Kagome found Sesshomaru behind her, having already emerged
from the water. Standing in it chest deep, he brushed off a wet strand of silver hair from
his cheek, glancing indifferently at the top of his drenched sleeve.
“Oh no… You’re…†Kagome said quietly as she glanced over him, “soaked…â€
Sess homaru raised his brow slightly as his eyes turned to her. But when he saw the
equally soaked maiden, a muscle tightened in his jaw. Slowly, he began to wade towards
Kagome while an unreadable expression passed over his face.
“And whose fault do you believe that is…?†he asked in a deep tone that sent shivers
down Kagome’s spine. There was a certain glint in his golden eyes as he unhurriedly
stalked towards her through the water, that couldn’t help but make her feel nervous.
Kagome opened her mouth to answer him, but no words came. Closing it again, she only
watched helplessly as Sesshomaru approached her, unsure of what his intentions were.
When he had reached her, the daiyoukai took hold of her before she could think to move
away. Alarmed, Kagome placed her arms instinctively on his muscled arms, the need to
continue keeping herself afloat now unnecessary.
“…What a troublesome girl…†Sesshomaru stated aloud, as if to himself, and pulled her
closer against his body.
He briefly glimpsed at the whimsic al curls of raven hair pressed against the sides of her
face and neck before he moved to her eyes. Capturing hers in his, Sesshomaru did not
allow the girl to leave his gaze, making it impossible for her to dodge him now.
Leaning forward, he tilted his head slightly, holding his mouth over hers in tantalizing
proximity. Unable to think about anything clearly, save for the feel of h is hot breath
intermingled with hers, her mind spun into a muddled haze. As her breathing quickened,
Kagome parted her lips unconsciously. Her eyelids seemed to become heavier, making it
difficult for her to keep them open as Sesshomaru continued to taunt her.
One hand released her waist, reaching up out of the water to hover over her blushing
cheek. They moved forward slightly, as if to touch her, but Sesshomaru paused,
refraining from doing so.
“…This Sesshomaru is still waiting,†the daiyoukai whispered lowly, though Kagome
was still able to hear his baritone voice over the roar of the waterfall.
She lowered her eyes, though Sesshomaru continued to keep himself dangerously near to
her. Surprisingly, Kagome already knew what the alluring youkai was referring to.
Feeling the heat rise to her cheeks, she raised her gaze to his once more. After their eyes
met for a moment in heated tension, Kagome allowed her eyes to flutter closed.
‘… Take a chance,’ she whispered to herself inwardly.
Her small hands tensing, the blushing girl opened her mouth to speak. “…S–
Sesshoma ru…†Kagome murmured between hot breaths.
‘There…⠀™ she said to herself in the back of her mind. ‘I said it…’
With a smirk, Sesshomaru allowed his hand to touch the side of her face, moving his
thumb gently across her parted lips. He took a quiet moment to observe the beautiful
girl’s face before releasing his hold on her, only to guide her hands to his neck, forcing
her to cling to him on her own.
Opening her sapphire eyes in confusion, Kagome searched Sesshomaru’s face, feeling his
hands return to the sides of her body. There was a change in his demeanor that she could
not decipher. She didn’t see any certain emot ion, yet it was an expression that made her
heart race.
Then slowly, Sesshomaru moved forward, pressing his lips against her soft ones.
Kagome’s eyes closed again, reveling in his intimate touch. She felt his hands tighten on
her waist as he lingered there for another long moment.
Curious as to what he was thinking, Kagome opened her eyes again. Sesshomaru was
looking at her with the same unfamiliar expression in his golden eyes. Then suddenly, he
pulled away shortly before pressing a gainst her again, this time, with an open mouth.
Kagome’s eyes widened as she felt his tongue briefly pass across her lips.
“Sesshomaru…â& euro; she managed to whisper before the daiyoukai took the chance to take
her open mouth with his.
His tongue entered her sweet cavern, enticing her to join the passionate kiss. Unable to
keep her eyes open any longer, Kagome found herself breathing hard between kisses as
he continued to draw forth foreign sensations in her body.
All without taking his lips away from hers, Sesshomaru moved his hands from the small
of the girl’s back to her thighs, pulling them upwards to wrap them around his waist.
Immediately he moved his hands back up towards her body, following the lines of her
feminine curves.
Gasping, Kagome found her running her hands along Sesshomaru’s neck and face as if
they had a mind of their own. Her body felt heated and her heart raced; it seemed nothing
could make this breathless feeling disappear.
Still enraptured in the kiss, Kagome hardly took notice as the daiyoukai began to wade
towards land.
When Sesshomaru came near enough, he gently laid the blushing girl down on the shore,
their bodies still partially submerged in the water. Propping his body up with one arm so
as not to hurt her with his full weight, he began to kiss her more gently, letting his free
hand trail along the sides of her delicate neck.
Kagome listened to the sounds of their heavy breathing as he gradually softened the kiss.
She moved her hands to the plane of his hardened chest, feeling the slow heaving of his
body. Sighing, her hands paused as she felt the soft beating of his heart beneath his firm
muscles.
Finally pulling away, Sesshomaru watched with hooded eyes as Kagome tried to catch
her breath. Eyes still open, he leaned forward again, taking in the enticing scent at her
neck as he ran a clawed hand down the opposite side of her throat.
His breathing became heavy again as the tang of jasmine intoxicated his mind. Feeling a
surprisingly overwhelming desire to run his tongue along the length of her neck,
Sesshomaru clenched his jaw tightly in restraint. Just the thought of her taste…
With husky breaths, his lips brushed across her soft skin, quietly observing as she gave
out a shuddering gasp. Feeling the yearning continue&nbs p;to strengthen within him even more
than before, the daiyoukai removed his lips reluctantly and lifted himself off of her.
Sitting upright beside the winded girl, he inhaled deeply, leaning forward on his knees in
contemplative thought.
After Kagome’s panting had quieted some, she steadily raised herself from the ground.
Sitting, she looked at the back of the silent daiyoukai. Placing a gentle hand on his
shoulder, Kagome almost pulled back in surprise as the muscles beneath her fingers
jerked slightly, as if he had not expected her to touch him.
“Is everything alright…?†she asked hesitantly, suddenly finding herself wondering if she
had done something wrong.
Sesshomaru did not turn to look back at her. Instead, he continued to stare into the
distance.
“â€&br vbar;It is nothing.â€
Without a sound, his tongue passed unhurriedly across the inside of his teeth as his eyes
continued to glow with burning desire.
~ “*†~
Sesshomaru found himself awakening to the loud noise of a roaring waterfall. Looking
about him, he could spot the starry night sky twinkling through the canopy of leaves
above his head.
Rising to his feet, the daiyoukai followed the sounds of the water into a wide clearing,
where a sudden fragrance of earth and jasmine assaulted his senses. But it was the sound
of gentle splashing that, even beneath the thundering rush of the falls, brought his
attention to the moonlit silhouette of a breathtaking female, half-immersed in the
shallows of the water.
Sesshomaru found his breaths becoming shallower as he continued to observe the alluring
beauty.
Her back was turned to him, still unaware of his presence. Her thin, wet clothing clung
intimately to her porcelain skin, leaving little to the imagination. Long tendrils of damp
midnight hair fell around her dainty shoulders, outlining her womanly curves.
As she turned, her crystalline blue eyes gleamed in the moonlight. Then finally catching
sight of her unexpected visitor, she looked up at him under long, voluptuous lashes.
“Sesshomaru,†Kagome& nbsp;greeted him, smiling as she began to step leisurely towards him
through the sloshing water. “Couldn’t sleep either, I guess…?â€&nbs p;
With no thought but for the unbearable feeling of his body at its limit, he moved before
her the instant she stepped onto the bank. His hand reached up to entangle itself in her
ebony locks while the other pressed her body flush against his. As she gasped in
astonishment by his unexpected assertiveness, Sesshomaru took her mouth none-too-
gently with his, his tongue greedily exploring her.
Moaning as the daiyoukai’s lips continued to roam over hers, Kagome found herself
being harshly lowered to the grass. Sesshomaru continued the erotic movements of his
tongue with hers as he reached for the folds of her clothing, pulling lustily at them as he
felt his arousal deepen.
Alarmed by his actions, Kagome attempted to draw herself away from the passionate kiss
in order to voice her protests. Sesshomaru only continued to kiss her, taking her muffled
moans as fuel to his desire.
Hurriedly, he loosened her collar, quickly revealing the soft mounds of flesh beneath.
Sesshomaru’s mouth lowered to her neck, finally allowing his tongue to taste her.
Running his hands roughly over her breasts, they soon trailed languidly down the
remainder of her body, passing over her supple waist and down to her hips. Shuddering,
Kagome arched her back inadvertently against his hardened body.
Keeping one hand occupied with touching all the curves of Kagome’s body, his other
busied itself with removing his haori and kimono, giving her a brief moment to somewhat
breathe. Then returning his full attention to the girl, he moved his mouth to her sweet lips
again.
After a few moments, he opened his amber eyes and ended the kiss, watching her as she
panted, breathless from the pleasure he had given her.
Smirking, Sesshomaru took her arms with him, forcing them above her head. Holding her
wrists together with his left hand, his right took a breast in its palm and began to massage
it gently, at first. Running the pad of his thumb experimentally across the rosy bud, he
felt it harden. Looking up, he watched Kagome’s expression as her lips parted in
pleasure.
To her dismay, Sesshomaru removed his right hand from her body, only to reach for his
hardened appendage. Exposing his erection, he leaned forward again to take her
vulnerable mouth brusquely, reveling in the noises of her obvious desire.
Before he could give her any time to realize what he was doing, he pulled the end of her
yukata upwards over her midsection, giving him full access to her body. Abruptly, he
thrust inside of her, moving slowly as he accustomed himself to the tight feel of her.
Shocked by the sudden pain of his penetration, Kagome’s eyes shot open while her cry of
discomfort was stifled by Sesshomaru’s invasive mouth. But after a few minutes of his
sensual movements, Kagome timidly began to grind her hips against him.
“…Mm&aci rc;€¦ Sesshomaru…†she groaned breathlessly as he panted above her. Sesshomaru
reached his hand again for her breasts, feeling them forcibly.
Not long after, Sesshomaru quickened his pace, and his mind began to go blank except
for the sounds of their heated sex and the unexplainably building lust. Pulling out and
thrusting back in forcefully, Sesshomaru felt his mouth go agonizingly dry. His breathing
became even heavier, as if in intense thirst and need.
“…Kagomeâ&euro ;¦â€ he growled throatily as his hold on her wrists tightened. His sharp claws
pressed dangerously firm against her exposed skin. Thrusting into her faster, he felt more
of his body’s desires begin to rise.
“Ah–â€&nbs p;Kagome groaned between gasps for air, “Sesshomaru, you’re†¦ you’re hurting
meâ&eu ro;¦â€
Her mouth widened in pain as she felt a warm substance run down the length of her
forearm. With lustful eyes, Sesshomaru looked up at her wrists, feeling his thirst driven
to the edge at the sight of crimson red…
Sesshomaru’s&nb sp;golden eyes opened suddenly as the vision instantly disappeared. He was
breathing hard, and as he reached up to his forehead, he felt the presence of small beads
of sweat.
Gradually recogniz ing reality, he ran a hand through his silver bangs back to the crown of
his head. His breathing calmed, and his heart eventually slowed back to its normal speed.
Letting his eyes close again, Sesshomaru exhaled through gritted teeth.
‘…Damn it…’
~ “*†~
Sesshomaru's quite the voyeur, isn't he? :P
Next time! : “Lust Behind Golden Eyesâ€
bubbles in its wake. It returned full of sloshing water, only to empty its contents in
trickles over an array of jasmine leaves, forming glass beads of water behind it. While
each drop fell, the leaves and fragrant white flowers sparkled like jewels.
After repeating this routine multiple times, the water soon depleted. Placing the hollow
bamboo stalk on her home’s entrance ledge, Kagome took the empty basin in plans to
refill it.
The walk to the river covered the entire span of the village from their home. The number
of homes thinned to none as she journeyed further from the village. When she arrived at
the river, Kagome caught a glimpse of a woman drawing water from under the wooden
bridge.
True, she knew she could easily use the water here, but she enjoyed the serene walk to
the falls, especially when she had not much else to do.
As Kagome began on her way down the dirt path, she inhaled softly and smiled, listening
to the gentle murmur of the stream. The young green leaves of the trees, the shine of the
flowing water, even the wooden bridge from earlier… It was as if the sun seemed to glow
favorably upon everything, from the rushing stream to the smallest pebble. Sighing, she
closed her eyes lightly as she soaked in the sun’s comforting warmth.
Ev erything seemed so beautiful – even more so today. All the colors seemed so much
more vivid; vibrant. And perhaps that had something to do with a certain golden-eyed
youkai. Feeling the heat rise in her cheeks, Kagome touched her lips lightly.
That was the second time he had kissed her.
Eyes widening in realization, she shook her head indignantly. It felt almost embarrassing
to feel so flustered about something that must seem like such a simple gesture to
Sesshomaru…
But&nbs p;yet, whenever he did such “simple gestures†Kagome couldn’t help but feel that way.
Her mind almost became completely void of thoughts, all except for the man who stood
before her... And it was ironic, but the feel of his warm breath sent chills down her body,
and not only that, but the way he looked at her before their lips met…
Last night, she remembered finding herself at a loss for words, as if her ability to speak
had been paralyzed. Even when Sesshomaru had made his request of her…
But it had surprised her. Kagome hadn’t expected those words to come from his mouth,
nor had she believed they ever would. She thought that if the issue were to ever arise, she
would be the one asking him to stay… Not him.
But for her, his earlier silence had been enough, and Kagome knew then she could never
ask him to stay. It wasn’t her place...
So when she had decided to walk away from him that afternoon, she knew in her heart
that would be the end of it all. Or at least she had thought it so. After all, how could
someone like him ever take an interest in such a childish, human girl like her?
But it was the thought of never seeing him again… It was a difficult feeling to describe.
Was she sad that she would lose someone she felt herself becoming increasingly attached
to? Or was it just that she had pointlessly hoped for the guarded daiyoukai to hold the
slightest bit of affection for her…? Either way, Kagome knew for certain that she felt
inexplicably happy that for now, their paths would not be separate.
As the tumbling vision of the falls came into sight, the blue-eyed girl breathed in the
fresh scent of the cool, moisture-rich air. Walking to the edge of the large pool of water
where the pond and the stream met, Kagome set down the wooden basin.
Lowering herself on her knees, the girl looked around momentarily before taking a brief,
yet peaceful second to sigh, closing her eyes. When she opened them again, Kagome
blinked a couple of time before leaning over the land’s edge, peering at her reflection in
the glassy waters. She slowly dipped in her fingers, right where the image of herself
began, letting the natural current pull waving trails behind it.
But as the glassy vision of herself distorted beyond recognition, Kagome couldn’t help
but see his face yet again in her mind.
…Sesshomaru’s face as he made his request… As he captivated her gaze and spoke to
her in the deep, enchanting voice that seemed to echo in her mind so strongly.
Lazily, a dusty pink cherry blossom floated towards Kagome’s spot at the bank. Spotting
it, she reached out her hand as it traveled near and scooped it up gently. Holding the
single, silken flower in her hands, Kagome’s bright blue-eyes softened.
“…I†¦â€ she began hesitantly, “want you to stay with me as well…â€
Eyes fixed fondly on the delicate blossom, Kagome’s lips parted as she remembered the
warmth of his embrace…
The pink flower shifted in her hands a little before the wind fully swept the sakura
blossom into the air. The abrupt movement elicited a small gasp from the raven-haired
girl, her eyes subsequently trailing after the flower’s airborne path as it flew from her.
Turning her head, Kagome pushed back a few ebony tendrils from her face while the gust
of wind continued to sweep her from behind. But when the wisps of hair were brushed
away from her eyes, she stilled, taken aback by what her sight revealed.
Standing in the way of the sakura blossom’s path, the daiyoukai with the snow-white
haori watched as the flower floated towards him, seemingly uninterested. Reaching out
his hand dispassionately, he caught it in the air with ease before glancing at the five-
petaled blossom in his palm now.
“Sesshomaru-saâ& euro;“†Kagome began before realizing her blunder. Quickly cutting her voice
short, she felt the treacherous blush return to her cheeks. In apprehension of how he
might respond, she nervously hoped the daiyoukai did not hear the last bit. Mentally
shaking her head to dispel her worries, Kagome stood to greet him more properly.
Looking at her with unreadable amber-gold eyes, Sesshomaru began to walk towards the
girl in what seemed to be a deliberately leisured pace. Still frozen to her spot, Kagome
felt her heartbeat speed with each step he took closer to her. Finally, when he had reached
her, the inuyoukai raised his hand slowly. Then tucking the pink sakura blossom carefully
behind her ear, he let his hand linger for a moment, gently trailing the side of his palm
along the lines of her smooth hair.
Surprised by the unexpected yet intimate action, Kagome’s sapphire eyes widened
slightly, feeling her heart skip a beat. But before allowing herself to become too flustered,
she touched his maroon-marked arm lightly, attempting to offhandedly avert any further
contact.
“Ahâ €“†the smiling, yet anxious girl began with a shaky voice, hurriedly thinking of what
she might say. “What brings you here?†Kagome asked, knowingly excluding&nb sp;his name in
an effort to use it as little as possible. She still could not bring herself to only say
‘Sesshomaru’& nbsp;without feeling a strange sense of embar rassment… At least the daiyoukai
didn’t seem to take notice of her uneasiness – she hoped at any rate.
Turning her head as she tried to pick up the water basin as coolly as she could handle,
Kagome failed to see the small upturn in the corner of Sesshomaru’s lip. And even if she
had been looking, there was a sound chance that she would have still missed the
diminutive gesture.
“What do you think…?†the entrancing demon asked her in response, his voice low and
close to a whisper. Slowly, he took hold of her chin with gentle force, deterring her from
any more evasive tasks and returned her gaze to him.
“Ah-†Kagome stuttered, shocked by his directness. Swallowing nervously, her cheeks
flushed to a light shade of pink. But before long, the feeling of discomfited anticipation
transformed itself into indignant frustration. He must know exactly what he was doing to
her, Kagome thought heatedly.
She couldn’t put her finger exactly on how she felt about these feelings the daiyoukai
invoked in her, but all Kagome knew was that she didn’t like the spirals of confusion it
sent her through.
With a surprised blink, Kagome saw Sesshomaru begin to make a move forward, leaning
in towards her open lips. His eyes were half-closed as if he had already expected she
desired the kiss as well.
But to Sesshomaru’s unspoken irritation, Kagome pulled away quickly before he could
come any closer. She felt heat rise in her cheeks more fiercely than before and anxiously
wondered why it was that Sesshomaru made her react so strongly whenever he did things
like this.
Practically stumbling out of his arms, Kagome forced the most natural laugh she could
manage. “O-oh, that’s right!†she said, though was unable to mask her breathlessness. “I
almost forgot why I came.â€
Hastily picking up&n bsp;the neglected wooden basin, she made her way to the water’s edge
again. Dipping it into the stream, she waited for the basin to fill with water. At this point,
her heart beat had almost completely slowed back to an ordinary speed, and her nerves
had begun to calm. Finding herself sighing wistfully, Kagome’s gaze relaxed.
She had pulled away from Sesshomaru because she was confused… She didn’t want her
feelings to be so easily influenced by his actions, especially when such gestures were so
small and simple to him. But to her, they weren’t “small†and “simple†gestures. They
were cherished, intimate ways to show affection… They made her feel as light as air;
they made her heart race and her mind spin so fast that it was difficult to think
rationally…
And maybe it wasn’t even true that they were only “small†a nd “simple†gestures to
Sesshomaru. But even so, how could she know if he felt the same as her; felt the same for
her? Kagome’s eyes lowered as she lifted the full water basin out of the stream.
All this apprehensive doubt…
…Would she never allow herself to take a chance…? What if in the end it only resulted
in pushing Sesshomaru away herself…?
Inhaling a cool breath to soothe her mind, Kagome refused to let herself dwell too much
on the subject. Raising her eyes towards the waterfall, she watched as water tumbled off
each rock ledge and onto the next. It was almost as if there were miniature waterfalls
stacked one over the other. As the sun shone on the misty scene, a hazy ribbon of colors
flashed across it, its ends disappearing at no particular point.
“Beautiful, isn’t it?†Kagome said quietly, feeling a vague smile return to her lips as she
rested the wooden basin on the ground.
Then out of the blue, Kagome felt her body lift from the ground as Sesshomaru swept her
up in his strong arms. Gasping, Kagome’s blue eyes looked at him frantically.
Sesshomaru’s gaze now&n bsp;set on hers, the youkai seemed to be amused by her reaction.
“Would you like a clearer view…?†Sesshomaru asked her, his baritone voice sending
chills down the girl’s spine. But before the confused Kagome could figure out a response,
the daiyoukai leapt forward towards the falls, so effortlessly that it seemed as if he were
simply gliding through the air.
Subsequently he landed with ease on one of the flat surfaces of rock belonging to the
falls. In the midst of the waterfall itself, the clear water surged around Sesshomaru’s
ankles, unable to push past him. Lowering Kagome to her feet, he allowed her to
experience the breathtaking vision on her own, although while keeping his strong hands
on her waist in case she lost her balance.
However, feeling the slippery rock beneath her feet, Kagome unconsciously moved
forward, pressing her feet between Sesshomaru’s steady stance. Clinging to the front of
his haori, Kagome looked around in awe.
“It’sâ€&brv bar;†she began, at a loss for sufficient words as she watched the crystal waters rush
by them. “It’s beautiful…â€
With the sounds of the loud waterfall, Kagome barely heard the youkai’s response.
“Yes,†he had said almost quietly, as if he were only talking to himself.
Kagome turned back to Sesshomaru, looking up at him with a bright smile with the
intention of thanking him for showing her this natural splendor. However, she found him
looking at her with almost… gentle golden eyes. But even so they were intense, though
without any distinct emotion…
Then he leaned forward alluringly, as one of his hands rose to press her head closer to
him, while the other relaxed to where his fingertips just barely grazed her hip.
“…Will you say this Sesshomaru’s name again,†the daiyoukai murmured in her ear,
“…Kagome?â&euro ;
However, to his surprise, the words brought forth a much different reaction than he had
anticipated. But then again, he had realized by now that Kagome did not often act as he
expected her to.
In her shock, she had jerked back the moment she felt the graze of his lips on her ear, but
the abrupt movement only caused her to lose her footing on the moss beneath her feet.
Kagome gasped, shutting her eyes tightly as she braced herself against the impending
fall.
Knowing it was too late to pull the girl back to safety, but seeing as she would hit the
level of rock below them, Sesshomaru swiftly moved with her, forcing them both to
plunge forth into the chilly water at the foot of the waterfall.
Gasping for air, Kagome resurfaced, wet hair plastered to her face and throat. Though her
feet could reach the floor of the pond, Kagome still had to keep herself afloat in order to
breathe comfortably. After quickly catching her breath, she scanned the rippling waters
for the daiyoukai, briefly recalling the feel of his strong arm curled around her waist as he
plummeted into the pond with her.
What had she done? Kagome could hardly think about the chill of the water; all she
wanted was to cover her face in mortification. She didn’t even want to begin to imagine
what Sesshomaru was thinking at this moment.
‘Kagome, you idiot,’ the girl said angrily to herself. ‘Do you have to ruin every single
thing?’
As she turned around, Kagome found Sesshomaru behind her, having already emerged
from the water. Standing in it chest deep, he brushed off a wet strand of silver hair from
his cheek, glancing indifferently at the top of his drenched sleeve.
“Oh no… You’re…†Kagome said quietly as she glanced over him, “soaked…â€
Sess homaru raised his brow slightly as his eyes turned to her. But when he saw the
equally soaked maiden, a muscle tightened in his jaw. Slowly, he began to wade towards
Kagome while an unreadable expression passed over his face.
“And whose fault do you believe that is…?†he asked in a deep tone that sent shivers
down Kagome’s spine. There was a certain glint in his golden eyes as he unhurriedly
stalked towards her through the water, that couldn’t help but make her feel nervous.
Kagome opened her mouth to answer him, but no words came. Closing it again, she only
watched helplessly as Sesshomaru approached her, unsure of what his intentions were.
When he had reached her, the daiyoukai took hold of her before she could think to move
away. Alarmed, Kagome placed her arms instinctively on his muscled arms, the need to
continue keeping herself afloat now unnecessary.
“…What a troublesome girl…†Sesshomaru stated aloud, as if to himself, and pulled her
closer against his body.
He briefly glimpsed at the whimsic al curls of raven hair pressed against the sides of her
face and neck before he moved to her eyes. Capturing hers in his, Sesshomaru did not
allow the girl to leave his gaze, making it impossible for her to dodge him now.
Leaning forward, he tilted his head slightly, holding his mouth over hers in tantalizing
proximity. Unable to think about anything clearly, save for the feel of h is hot breath
intermingled with hers, her mind spun into a muddled haze. As her breathing quickened,
Kagome parted her lips unconsciously. Her eyelids seemed to become heavier, making it
difficult for her to keep them open as Sesshomaru continued to taunt her.
One hand released her waist, reaching up out of the water to hover over her blushing
cheek. They moved forward slightly, as if to touch her, but Sesshomaru paused,
refraining from doing so.
“…This Sesshomaru is still waiting,†the daiyoukai whispered lowly, though Kagome
was still able to hear his baritone voice over the roar of the waterfall.
She lowered her eyes, though Sesshomaru continued to keep himself dangerously near to
her. Surprisingly, Kagome already knew what the alluring youkai was referring to.
Feeling the heat rise to her cheeks, she raised her gaze to his once more. After their eyes
met for a moment in heated tension, Kagome allowed her eyes to flutter closed.
‘… Take a chance,’ she whispered to herself inwardly.
Her small hands tensing, the blushing girl opened her mouth to speak. “…S–
Sesshoma ru…†Kagome murmured between hot breaths.
‘There…⠀™ she said to herself in the back of her mind. ‘I said it…’
With a smirk, Sesshomaru allowed his hand to touch the side of her face, moving his
thumb gently across her parted lips. He took a quiet moment to observe the beautiful
girl’s face before releasing his hold on her, only to guide her hands to his neck, forcing
her to cling to him on her own.
Opening her sapphire eyes in confusion, Kagome searched Sesshomaru’s face, feeling his
hands return to the sides of her body. There was a change in his demeanor that she could
not decipher. She didn’t see any certain emot ion, yet it was an expression that made her
heart race.
Then slowly, Sesshomaru moved forward, pressing his lips against her soft ones.
Kagome’s eyes closed again, reveling in his intimate touch. She felt his hands tighten on
her waist as he lingered there for another long moment.
Curious as to what he was thinking, Kagome opened her eyes again. Sesshomaru was
looking at her with the same unfamiliar expression in his golden eyes. Then suddenly, he
pulled away shortly before pressing a gainst her again, this time, with an open mouth.
Kagome’s eyes widened as she felt his tongue briefly pass across her lips.
“Sesshomaru…â& euro; she managed to whisper before the daiyoukai took the chance to take
her open mouth with his.
His tongue entered her sweet cavern, enticing her to join the passionate kiss. Unable to
keep her eyes open any longer, Kagome found herself breathing hard between kisses as
he continued to draw forth foreign sensations in her body.
All without taking his lips away from hers, Sesshomaru moved his hands from the small
of the girl’s back to her thighs, pulling them upwards to wrap them around his waist.
Immediately he moved his hands back up towards her body, following the lines of her
feminine curves.
Gasping, Kagome found her running her hands along Sesshomaru’s neck and face as if
they had a mind of their own. Her body felt heated and her heart raced; it seemed nothing
could make this breathless feeling disappear.
Still enraptured in the kiss, Kagome hardly took notice as the daiyoukai began to wade
towards land.
When Sesshomaru came near enough, he gently laid the blushing girl down on the shore,
their bodies still partially submerged in the water. Propping his body up with one arm so
as not to hurt her with his full weight, he began to kiss her more gently, letting his free
hand trail along the sides of her delicate neck.
Kagome listened to the sounds of their heavy breathing as he gradually softened the kiss.
She moved her hands to the plane of his hardened chest, feeling the slow heaving of his
body. Sighing, her hands paused as she felt the soft beating of his heart beneath his firm
muscles.
Finally pulling away, Sesshomaru watched with hooded eyes as Kagome tried to catch
her breath. Eyes still open, he leaned forward again, taking in the enticing scent at her
neck as he ran a clawed hand down the opposite side of her throat.
His breathing became heavy again as the tang of jasmine intoxicated his mind. Feeling a
surprisingly overwhelming desire to run his tongue along the length of her neck,
Sesshomaru clenched his jaw tightly in restraint. Just the thought of her taste…
With husky breaths, his lips brushed across her soft skin, quietly observing as she gave
out a shuddering gasp. Feeling the yearning continue&nbs p;to strengthen within him even more
than before, the daiyoukai removed his lips reluctantly and lifted himself off of her.
Sitting upright beside the winded girl, he inhaled deeply, leaning forward on his knees in
contemplative thought.
After Kagome’s panting had quieted some, she steadily raised herself from the ground.
Sitting, she looked at the back of the silent daiyoukai. Placing a gentle hand on his
shoulder, Kagome almost pulled back in surprise as the muscles beneath her fingers
jerked slightly, as if he had not expected her to touch him.
“Is everything alright…?†she asked hesitantly, suddenly finding herself wondering if she
had done something wrong.
Sesshomaru did not turn to look back at her. Instead, he continued to stare into the
distance.
“â€&br vbar;It is nothing.â€
Without a sound, his tongue passed unhurriedly across the inside of his teeth as his eyes
continued to glow with burning desire.
~ “*†~
Sesshomaru found himself awakening to the loud noise of a roaring waterfall. Looking
about him, he could spot the starry night sky twinkling through the canopy of leaves
above his head.
Rising to his feet, the daiyoukai followed the sounds of the water into a wide clearing,
where a sudden fragrance of earth and jasmine assaulted his senses. But it was the sound
of gentle splashing that, even beneath the thundering rush of the falls, brought his
attention to the moonlit silhouette of a breathtaking female, half-immersed in the
shallows of the water.
Sesshomaru found his breaths becoming shallower as he continued to observe the alluring
beauty.
Her back was turned to him, still unaware of his presence. Her thin, wet clothing clung
intimately to her porcelain skin, leaving little to the imagination. Long tendrils of damp
midnight hair fell around her dainty shoulders, outlining her womanly curves.
As she turned, her crystalline blue eyes gleamed in the moonlight. Then finally catching
sight of her unexpected visitor, she looked up at him under long, voluptuous lashes.
“Sesshomaru,†Kagome& nbsp;greeted him, smiling as she began to step leisurely towards him
through the sloshing water. “Couldn’t sleep either, I guess…?â€&nbs p;
With no thought but for the unbearable feeling of his body at its limit, he moved before
her the instant she stepped onto the bank. His hand reached up to entangle itself in her
ebony locks while the other pressed her body flush against his. As she gasped in
astonishment by his unexpected assertiveness, Sesshomaru took her mouth none-too-
gently with his, his tongue greedily exploring her.
Moaning as the daiyoukai’s lips continued to roam over hers, Kagome found herself
being harshly lowered to the grass. Sesshomaru continued the erotic movements of his
tongue with hers as he reached for the folds of her clothing, pulling lustily at them as he
felt his arousal deepen.
Alarmed by his actions, Kagome attempted to draw herself away from the passionate kiss
in order to voice her protests. Sesshomaru only continued to kiss her, taking her muffled
moans as fuel to his desire.
Hurriedly, he loosened her collar, quickly revealing the soft mounds of flesh beneath.
Sesshomaru’s mouth lowered to her neck, finally allowing his tongue to taste her.
Running his hands roughly over her breasts, they soon trailed languidly down the
remainder of her body, passing over her supple waist and down to her hips. Shuddering,
Kagome arched her back inadvertently against his hardened body.
Keeping one hand occupied with touching all the curves of Kagome’s body, his other
busied itself with removing his haori and kimono, giving her a brief moment to somewhat
breathe. Then returning his full attention to the girl, he moved his mouth to her sweet lips
again.
After a few moments, he opened his amber eyes and ended the kiss, watching her as she
panted, breathless from the pleasure he had given her.
Smirking, Sesshomaru took her arms with him, forcing them above her head. Holding her
wrists together with his left hand, his right took a breast in its palm and began to massage
it gently, at first. Running the pad of his thumb experimentally across the rosy bud, he
felt it harden. Looking up, he watched Kagome’s expression as her lips parted in
pleasure.
To her dismay, Sesshomaru removed his right hand from her body, only to reach for his
hardened appendage. Exposing his erection, he leaned forward again to take her
vulnerable mouth brusquely, reveling in the noises of her obvious desire.
Before he could give her any time to realize what he was doing, he pulled the end of her
yukata upwards over her midsection, giving him full access to her body. Abruptly, he
thrust inside of her, moving slowly as he accustomed himself to the tight feel of her.
Shocked by the sudden pain of his penetration, Kagome’s eyes shot open while her cry of
discomfort was stifled by Sesshomaru’s invasive mouth. But after a few minutes of his
sensual movements, Kagome timidly began to grind her hips against him.
“…Mm&aci rc;€¦ Sesshomaru…†she groaned breathlessly as he panted above her. Sesshomaru
reached his hand again for her breasts, feeling them forcibly.
Not long after, Sesshomaru quickened his pace, and his mind began to go blank except
for the sounds of their heated sex and the unexplainably building lust. Pulling out and
thrusting back in forcefully, Sesshomaru felt his mouth go agonizingly dry. His breathing
became even heavier, as if in intense thirst and need.
“…Kagomeâ&euro ;¦â€ he growled throatily as his hold on her wrists tightened. His sharp claws
pressed dangerously firm against her exposed skin. Thrusting into her faster, he felt more
of his body’s desires begin to rise.
“Ah–â€&nbs p;Kagome groaned between gasps for air, “Sesshomaru, you’re†¦ you’re hurting
meâ&eu ro;¦â€
Her mouth widened in pain as she felt a warm substance run down the length of her
forearm. With lustful eyes, Sesshomaru looked up at her wrists, feeling his thirst driven
to the edge at the sight of crimson red…
Sesshomaru’s&nb sp;golden eyes opened suddenly as the vision instantly disappeared. He was
breathing hard, and as he reached up to his forehead, he felt the presence of small beads
of sweat.
Gradually recogniz ing reality, he ran a hand through his silver bangs back to the crown of
his head. His breathing calmed, and his heart eventually slowed back to its normal speed.
Letting his eyes close again, Sesshomaru exhaled through gritted teeth.
‘…Damn it…’
~ “*†~
Sesshomaru's quite the voyeur, isn't he? :P
Next time! : “Lust Behind Golden Eyesâ€