InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Red Tears ❯ "I'm not ready for a relationship." ( Chapter 10 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
A/N: AAAAH! *Dodges thrown tomatoes* Sorry I haven't updated in so long, I've just been being really brainless lately, so yeah... *Gets hit with a tomato in the face when she’s not looking* AH! Mmmmm…tomato…

Anyway, I didn't wanna ruin the magic of the last chapter with an a/n, so I didn't put one. But wasn't it just great of me to leave you hanging there ( again )? I'll be updating a lot more often now, I promise!


WARNING: Slight lemon.



Kagome was too surprised to even close her eyes, so she ended up looking straight at Sesshoumaru's closed lids. Her whole body tensed, her hands hanging at her sides. A part of her wanted to shove him away and say "Eww, nasty! Don't ever do that again!" But another part of her, the part that was screaming at her, told her to throw her arms around him and force him to make the kiss deeper.

Torn with indecision, Kagome just stood there limply until Sesshoumaru pulled away. "What was that for?"

Not expecting that question, Sesshoumaru's brow furrowed. "I...don't know. I felt like it."

Kagome's eyes widened, then slitted in anger. "You felt like it?!" She exploded. "You don't just go around kissing girls because you feel like it! Do you know what-"

Sighing, Sesshoumaru held up a hand. He hadn't expected this of her. But then what had he expected? For her to melt into his arms and stay there forever? "I'm sorry. I won't do it again."

Kagome's face fell slightly, hardly noticeable, but still...Kagome had sort of wanted him to do it again.

"Good." She said.

"Good."

An awkward moment passed when they both realized that Kagome was standing in between his arms. Their eyes met and locked, and Sesshoumaru couldn't bring himself to move. Kagome's eyes fluttered shut and her lips parted slightly. Slowly, she leaned into him, raising her lips to his. When their lips met again, Sesshoumaru almost groaned. Her lips were so soft and warm. Without realizing it, Kagome's hands lifted to hold Sesshoumaru around the waist.

But just because she didn't notice didn't mean he didn't. Fire spread in his body, starting from the point where Kagome's hands met his middle, the warmth of them pushing through the thin fabric of his shirt so that it felt like she was touching his skin directly, and from the place where their lips met, spreading a burning tingle through his whole body. Trying to pay her back for the chaos she caused with just a simple touch, Sesshoumaru's tongue came out to meet her lips. They opened without a battle, and Sesshoumaru explored her mouth freely, causing shivers that he could plainly feel to run throughout her whole body.

Kagome's hands fisted, grabbing a handful of his shirt as she lifted herself to her tip-toes for better access to Sesshoumaru's mouth. Sesshoumaru readily helped, putting his hands on her hips and lifting while resting her against the door. Instinctively, Kagome's legs wrapped around Sesshoumaru's waist, pressing his body plush to her own. She could feel his heat, and his nearness was causing liquid fire to pool in her belly.

Sesshoumaru's arousal was pressing almost painfully against the material of his pants, and Kagome could feel it rubbing against her thigh. Their mouths were still connected, almost feverishly, Sesshoumaru's tongue thrust deep into her moist cavern, with Kagome making little mewling sounds of appreciation.

Then there was a knocking on the door. "Kagome, Sesshoumaru? Are you guys all right in there? Why can't I open the door? Hello?"

Kagome's eyes popped open, and she was looking into Sesshoumaru’s molten lust filled gaze. Looking pointedly at his hands that were holding her hips up, she unwound her legs from around his waist and waited for him to put her down. Reluctantly, Sesshoumaru placed her gently on her feet with a whispered "This isn't over yet.", and backed away. Kagome, grinning wildly, opened the door, and was surprised to see Kikyo standing there. "K...Kikyo..."

"Hello, Kagome. I've missed you. I thought you'd be out of here by now, so I came to visit you yesterday, but your mom wouldn't answer the door. I figured that if you were home you would have answered it since it was me, so I thought you must still be here." She said all in one breath, not allowing anyone to interrupt or comment.

Kagome's eyes turned to slits, and she grudgingly backed away from the door, allowing Kikyo to enter the room. Sesshoumaru didn't look that happy to see Kikyo either. "Well, aren't we all happy little campers. I think you guys woke up on the wrong side of the bed." Kikyo commented dryly, a high pitched squeal that she probably thought was a cute giggle erupting from her lips at a stupid little pun in her mind. "Maybe you should," She said, pausing for another fit of giggles. "Go back to bed and wake up in a few more hours." More high pitched squeals burst from her already heaving form, and she almost fell to the floor.

Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes, and while Kikyo was still doubled over, grasped Kagome around the waist from behind. He placed a lingering kiss to her neck, then whispered. "I'll be back later. I'd never leave a job unfinished."

Kagome gave him a pleading look and he almost caved, but one look at Kikyo, and his resolve stood strong again. Making sure Kikyo wasn't paying attention, he leaned forward and licked Kagome's ear lobe, then whispered "When she leaves you can find me in the cafeteria." Sighing, Kagome nodded, and she watched disappointedly as he walked out of the room.





After Kikyo left, Kagome sat on her bed, wringing her hands. She didn't know if she wanted a repeat of what had happened earlier, no matter how good it had made her feel. Too fast. She thought hopelessly. Things are going way too fast.

Then a thought struck her. "I'd never leave a job unfinished." What did he mean by that? Does he think I'm a slut looking for a good time? And what exactly does he plan on finishing? We got way too carried away. I won't let that happen again.

Her mind made up, Kagome curled into herself and fell quickly asleep.






Sesshoumaru came into the room and saw Kagome curled into the fetal position, slightly snoring. Sighing, Sesshoumaru climbed into his own bed and lay there, staring at the ceiling and listening to Kagome’s even breathing.

When her breathing began to quicken slightly before dawn, Sesshoumaru looked down at her to find her waking and rubbing her eyes sleepily. “Kagome.”

Kagome’s eyes shot open at the simple utterance, and she looked up into Sesshoumaru’s face, sitting up. His eyes softened at the sleep-filled gaze. When Kagome slept, all of her features softened to show her vulnerability, and Sesshoumaru liked this new advantage over her. “You never came to get me last night when Kikyo left…did she not leave?”

Kagome turned a pretty pink. “Sesshoumaru, I…you…we…it was way too fast.” she finally blurted.

Sesshoumaru balked in surprise. Too fast? What? And he spoke exactly what was on his mind.

“What do you mean too fast, Kagome? You were the one who kissed me again! What was I supposed to do, push you away?” Sesshoumaru knew he shouldn’t yell at her, but dammit, you aren’t supposed to back out of something like this, at least not without a valid excuse!

Kagome’s mouth fell open in protest, then closed again. She couldn’t make excuses for this one. Sighing, she fell back on her bed. “I’m sorry, Sesshoumaru, but I’m not ready for something like…that.”

“Like what?”

“A…relationship.”

Sesshoum aru sucked in a breath and held it. A relationship? Am I ready for something like that? Grinning, Sesshoumaru leaned further over the bed railing and looked into Kagome’s eyes. “Who said it was a relationship? We could just be…friends with benefits.” A mischievous look entered his eyes when Kagome’s mouth fell open and a thoughtful look entered her face. Is she actually considering this?

“Sesshoumaru, you’re worse than Miroku!”

“I am not! I haven’t groped you yet!”

Kagome smirked. “I think you’ve done more than that.”

This time it was Sesshoumaru who’s mouth fell open. He couldn’t believe this! Kagome was being so blunt…and was she actually flirting with him? Well, he thought. Two can play at that game.

“And you liked it. So maybe you’re the one that’s worse than Miroku.”

Kagome’s mouth fell agape again. “How could you even suggest something like that?! I didn’t grope you!”

Heat suddenly filled Sesshoumaru’s eyes, and Kagome was almost afraid to look into them. He was remembering the way Kagome’s touch felt, the way it heated his skin, yet pricked it with icy cold.

Kagome was surprised when Sesshoumaru leapt down from his bed and climbed into her own, looming over her. “Sesshoumaru?”

“You may not have groped me,” Sesshoumaru said huskily. “But your hot little hands were enough. You wouldn’t have had to grope me, as long as you were touching me.”

Kagome found that no sound would come from her suddenly closed throat as Sesshoumaru leaned in to kiss her for the third time that day. Unresistingly, Kagome leaned into him, closing her eyes and awaiting the touch of his lips. But it didn’t come, at least not where she had expected it.

His lips attached themselves to her neck, and he began lavishing attention on it; licking, nipping, nibbling. A low moan escaped Kagome’s lips as she threw her head back for more access to her sensitive skin. Sesshoumaru stopped when Kagome did this, lifting his head a few inches away and blowing softly. “Do you see what it’s liked to be tortured?” Sesshoumaru asked, cupping the heat that was coming from between her thighs and rubbing his palm up and down softly. “I was like this all day; wanting. Why should I give to you something you denied me of?”

Another moan escaped Kagome, her neck arching as pleasure shot through her. With a grin, Sesshoumaru swooped down to attack her lips, thrusting his tongue into her mouth while it was still open.

Kagome, completely surprised, wrapped her arms tightly around his torso, not letting go even when he came from their kiss to gain air. Her face was flushed, her breathing labored, and Sesshoumaru smirked down at her, rubbing his hand up and down again.

“Sesshoumaru, please.” Kagome begged, undulating her hips.

“Please what?”

“Please!” She begged again.

“What?“ His hands trailed up to the elastic of her pajama bottoms and pulled them down, tossing them across the room. His hands worked their way under the elastic of her panties, and he rubbed a path down between her thighs, before touching her hidden jewel. “This?”

Kagome nodded desperately, franticly thrusting her hips with the motion of his finger. Sesshoumaru leaned down for a soft kiss before removing his finger and pulling away. “Good night, Kagome.” He said, disappearing into the shadows of the room. “Now you will know the true meaning of torture.” A low chuckle emitted from his invisible form.

“Sesshoumaru, please! Come back! Kiss me, touch me, let me touch you! Please!” Kagome was desperate.

“Go to sleep. It’s still early.”

“How do you expect me to sleep when I’m all worked up like this?” Kagome demanded.

Sighing, Sesshoumaru stepped out of the shadows and lay beside her, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her to his hard body tightly. “Sleep.” He commanded.

“Who do you think you are? Do you think that you can-”

Sesshoumaru cut her off with a rough kiss. When Kagome started to respond, Sesshoumaru tore away. “Sleep.” he commanded again, then lay his head on her pillow and closed his eyes.

Sighing, Kagome pulled the blanket up over both of them and snuggled as close to his body as she could get, her own hands resting over his own. She wouldn’t allow him to pull away, even when she fell deep into sleep.

Sesshoumaru smirked at how--subconsciously--Kagome showed her need for him. Burying his nose in her hair, he took a long sniff and fell asleep with his arms wrapped tightly around her and his nose filled with the wonderful scent of her shampoo.