InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Beach House ❯ Promises Kept, Promises Made ( Chapter 14 )

The Beach House
Chapter Fourteen: Promises Kept, Promises Made
By: OhJoy

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Previously…

"Mmm…" she breathed. Words escaped her, she was just feeling. His eyes glimmered with mischief and he lowered his head to capture her lips. He was slow, gentle, tender, softly exploring her lips. He sucked on her bottom lip until she opened her mouth to his. His warm tongue slid in and he sighed silently at the taste of her. Their tongues caressed and danced, all the while their bodies moved to the beat of the music.

From a bar in the opposite direction of their friends, InuYasha took a sip from his Jack and Coke, silently seething as he watched Kagome and the door guy play tonsil hockey. "I practically pushed her into his arms. It's gonna be a fucking long night."

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Kagome's head was spinning. She felt disconnected, almost like she was having an out-of-body experience. "This doesn't feel right." She shook her head and pulled her mouth away from Tai's.

Tai gazed down at the beauty in his arms. She looked conflicted, like there was a battle raging within her. He took a small step back. His voice husky with desire, "Thinking of your boyfriend?"

She nodded. "I-I… this isn't right," she stammered. "I-I need some air." She broke out from the stronghold that were his arms and walked off the dance floor. She made her way through the gyrating crowd to the terrace and went straight to the outside bar. She leaned heavily on the wrought iron railing and took a long gulp from her Skyy Berry Collins.

The view from the terrace bar was breathtaking, that is if she was paying attention. As it was, she was lost in her thoughts of InuYasha. "What the hell? How can he be so infuriating and endearing at the same time? I definitely don't need to be making out with door guys at a club!" She ran a hand through her obsidian tresses, sighed and cast her eyes to the night sky. "Oh, InuYasha, what am I going to do with you?"

"Whatever you want," came a soft answer from behind her.

She spun around at the sound of his voice. Her breath hitched at the sight of him. He was kissed with moonlight, his silver hair almost glowing. The soft shadows on his face caressed his handsome features. Entranced by him, she couldn't speak.

"Kagome," he breathed and took a step closer. "I am so very sorry. I know it was insensitive of me to not call you while I was out of town. I know I was a jerk, and I am so very sorry." His eyes were filled with such emotion, she nearly choked.

"I-I…" she stuttered. "Ah, hell…" She sipped her cocktail again. "InuYasha, it really hurt me. I knew you were busy and had meetings and stuff. But I also knew that you called Miroku nearly everyday. I didn't understand why you couldn't take two minutes to call me. It made me feel…" she shrugged and looked away. "It made me feel like I wasn't anything to you."

She heard him draw in his breath sharply before he spoke, "That's not how I wanted you to feel." In an instant, he closed the distance between them and stood mere inches away from her. He placed his glass on the railing off to the side, cupped her chin and held her there until she raised her eyes to his. "I am scared out of my mind at how you make me feel. We've only known each for a couple of weeks and went out on one date, for Christ's sake." He began to rub his thumb along her jaw line, sending her senses into overdrive. She instinctively leaned her face into his touch.

"There's something else you should know," he began. "Fuck. Here goes. It's now or never, Yash." He sighed and went ahead with his confession. "I escorted Kikyo to a dinner banquet while we were in Seattle." He felt her stiffen, but didn't let her go - instead he wrapped an arm around her waist. "Nothing happened. I didn't know how to tell you. I promised her months ago and I didn't see anyway to back out of my word."

For a moment, Kagome's mind went blank. The hand that was holding her face went to meet his other hand at her waist. She placed her glass next to his on the railing and put her hands palm down on his chest. A small smile ran across her mouth when she felt his muscles quiver. She looked up at his amber eyes, "InuYasha…" She went on her tip toes and captured his lips with hers.

He groaned at the feel of her lips. His arms wrapped tighter around her and pulled her to his chest. Her arms went around his neck, into his hair and pulled him down to meet her. His tongue softly entered her mouth and gently caressed hers. His touch was soft, tender, full of love. One hand went up her back, into her hair, weaving through the silken mass. Almost unconsciously, she began to rub her body against his. She wanted to feel closer despite the fact that they couldn't possibly get any closer, she wrapped a leg around his, trying to draw him closer. The heat between their bodies was nearly overwhelming, InuYasha needed to break the kiss soon or he would take her right there for all to see.

"Ka-kagome," he managed to get out. "We… we should… get back to the others…" He took a small step back and tried to catch his breath. Her eyes were in a dreamy state and a flush cast a soft glow to her radiant skin.

She ran a finger across his cheek, "What am I going to do with you?"

He smiled. His thumbs at her waist made small circular patterns on her heated flesh. "I already told you, `Whatever you want.' I'm yours, love." Her eyes shone so brightly, they could have lit up the Hollywood Bowl.

"Really?" she said in disbelief.

He nodded, "Since our first dance." He almost fell back at the force when she threw herself on him, wrapping her arms around his neck. He hugged her close and chuckled.

She tore herself away from his intoxicating hold, and made a face, "InuYasha…" Her tone was almost stern.

He furrowed his brows in confusion. "I knew it! This was too easy…"

"No more not calling me. No more taking out ex's to dinner no matter what promise you made. No more being scared without talking to me." She glared at him. "I mean it."

He smiled and simply nodded. "You got it." He gathered their cocktails and placed her nearly full Skyy Berry Collins into her hand. He took the last swig of his Jack and Coke. "That's my Kagome, just saying what's so." He grabbed her hand and led her to the bar where he ordered another cocktail for himself. As they made their way back to the table in the corner, she wrapped her arm around his waist and pulled him close to her.

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A short chapter, I know. I didn't want to leave you guys hanging wondering when they're gonna make up. I suppose I could've dragged the fight out longer…. But I wanted them to hurry up and make up, too!

This story is nearly complete… definitely a lemon for Kagome and InuYasha; and tie up some loose ends.

Thanks for reading!

:) Joy