InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Secret Club ❯ The Return ( Chapter 13 )
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By: NinjaGamer 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.17.2011 | Pages: 4 | Words: 5.3K | Visits: 1.6K | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.17.2011 | Pages: 4 | Words: 5.3K | Visits: 1.6K | Status: Work In Progress
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any characters associated with it. This story is rated for a mature audience.Lemon warning.*******************
Kagome had trouble staying awake through her shower, her head bobbing as the jets of water struck her skin. Her throat and body throbbed, but it was a pleasant soreness. With her eyes closed, her hands went through her hair, making sure it was clean. There had been a few mishaps where poor aim had planted cum on her hair rather than her face.
Shutting the water off, she grudgingly forced herself out of the shower, drying herself as quickly as she could. Right now, all she could think of was the warm bed that awaited her at home. Outside, she could hear the dull thud of music. It was just after midnight, meaning the club would be as packed as ever.
Once she was fully dressed, she pulled her damp hair back and glanced at herself in the mirror. She sighed, pulling a few strands of hair back behind her ear. I did it again. She was angry at herself. When she was talking to Kouga, the thought of being with so many men disgusted her. She was not supposed to enjoy it. The memories were still fresh in her mind. Crossing her arms, she continued to watch the mirror, judging the foreign woman that stared back. Things weren’t supposed to turn out this way. There was a point where she fulfilled her duty, a time where she could have quit without angering anyone. Instead, she waited for them to recover. Worse, she encouraged them to continue, edging them past the point where they would have naturally stopped.
What kind of woman have I become? It was frightening to think about how much she had changed. Not even a year ago, she had nearly zero sexual experience. Today, she could not remember the names of most of the people she slept with. To make matters worse, she was screwing her best friend’s boyfriend more than her own. That was the part that stung most. It’s not even my fault. If he wasn’t so busy… She stopped herself from making any more excuses. The problem did not reside solely with Inuyasha. If she had even an ounce of self-control, a lot of her problems could be solved.
Opening the door, she exited the employee shower to find Miroku leaning against the wall, waiting. “Ready?” he shouted, his voice almost drowned out by the music.
“Yeah,” she called back. They walked in silence, her following close behind as they left the employee area and entered the main area of the club. People jammed themselves into every corner they possibly could. As they pushed themselves through the crowd, Kagome looked around. Everyone seemed to be having a blast. Drinks were everywhere as people danced the best they could in such crowded conditions. Several people were obviously high on something. In the dark areas, Kagome caught sight of people having sex. She almost laughed aloud at herself. Seeing the drunk/high people hump wildly against each other, her first thought had been one of revulsion. It was stupid. Her, who had just finished fucked seven guys, being disgusted by a few mostly clothed drunk people getting their rocks off.
Outside the club was blissful silence, the night air cool against her skin. Two muscled bouncers stood by the door, making sure no one in line tried to cut. By this time, it was doubtful any of them would get in. Still, they stood patiently, hoping for their chance to get in.
Kagome slid into the passenger seat of Miroku’s car. The engine shuddered to life and Miroku silently began the trip home. There was an awkward air that hung around them. As exhausted as Kagome was, she was wide awake. Her hand ran along the strap of her seatbelt as she struggled to think of something to say – anything to break the awkward silence.
“So uh… how was it?” she asked dumbly. She instantly regretted her words. This was the last thing she wanted to talk about with him.
He smiled, his eyes never leaving the road. “It was fun. You were fantastic by the way.”
“Thanks,” she said, not really wanting to be complimented for that particular ability. Yet I met Inuyasha doing it. She had a brief daydream about a possible future with Inuyasha – one where Kagome was trying to explain to a child how their parents met. It was an awkward few seconds.
He spared a quick glance over at her. “It seemed like you really enjoyed it.”
“I did.” Her eyes flicked over towards him. He seemed surprised. “What?”
“I wasn’t expecting you to answer so… honestly. Earlier, you seemed to hate the idea of going.”
“I guess I forgot what it was like.”
“Are you going to do anymore?”
She shrugged. “No.”
“Really?”
“I have a boyfriend now,” she said, keeping her eyes forward.
“So? It didn’t sound like Inuyasha cared when you told him.”
He had meant no ill will in his words, but they stung her just the same. “Well I care.”
“What if he suggests one?”
That gave her pause. Would he do that? She found herself shaking her head. “No, he wouldn’t ask that.”
“How do you know?”
“That’s just how I feel.”
“But if he did—”
“What’s with all these questions?” she asked, noticing that everything was directed at her.
He shrugged. “Just making conversation is all.” There was silence for a few blocks. “So if he did…”
She sighed, propping her head against her arm as she leaned against the door. “I don’t know. I guess it would depend on how I felt at that particular time.” She was actually surprised when he was quiet. “What?” she asked, looking over at him.
“Huh? Oh, nothing. I was just realizing how much you’ve changed. The Kagome I first met… well, let’s just say I would never be having this conversation with her.”
Her gut was suddenly in a knot. “Which one do you prefer?”
“The you now of course.” Of course. She was stupid to ask, but she needed to anyway. “When we first met I didn’t think I would like you.”
“You didn’t?” She was shocked at the revelation. In her mind, she thought they actually got along pretty well.
He smiled sheepishly, a rare blush forming. “Well, you were a little preachy.”
An eyebrow went up. “Preachy?”
“Yeah. You seemed to look down on Sango and I having an open relationship.”
She pressed herself back into her seat, arms crossed. “You can thank my mom for that.”
His smile widened. “But I think you turned out okay. Better than okay in fact.”
“Well, if you’re the one saying it…”
The conversation turned more lighthearted the closer they got to her house. When he parked the car against the curb, they were both laughing at one of his high school stories. They were still chuckling when they entered the house. Sighing, Kagome flipped on the lights, wondering why they were off in the first place. Sango doesn’t normally go to bed this early…
“Hear that?” Miroku asked, turning his head.
Kagome concentrated, trying to listen for something out of the ordinary. It did not take her long to pick up what he was hearing. “Sounds like Sango has a guest over.”
Miroku’s expression never changed. “Sounds like it. We should probably leave them alone.” He looked over at her. “Mind if I crash in your bed? It’s a lot more comfortable than the couch.”
Her eyes narrowed. “As long as you agree to sleep.”
He held his hands out in front of him. “I don’t think I could do anything – even if I wanted to. You thoroughly exhausted me.”
Kagome jerked her head towards the stairs. “Well come on then.”
As they ascended the stairs, Sango’s moans grew more defined. Despite being completely saturated in sex not over an hour ago, Kagome felt herself becoming aroused by the woman’s lustful cries. Jesus Kagome, can you not get wet over every little erotic thing? She glanced back at Miroku, a grin on her face. “Sounds like she’s really enjoying herself.”
“No kidding.” He followed her to the top of the stairs. “Wanna take a peek?” he asked with a mischievous grin.
“We should give them some privacy.”
“Come on, where’s the fun in that?”
Sighing, Kagome continued towards her room. It seemed that Sango did not care about them coming home before she finished. The door was wide open. Despite her words, Kagome could not help a quick peek as she passed. Her friend was on all fours, her breasts swaying below her.
The man seemed surprised by Kagome’s appearance at the door, freezing in horror.
“Don’t mind them,” Sango gasped, annoyed at the interruption. “She’s just my roommate.”
Kagome gave a slight bow with her head before darting towards her room. Miroku followed at a slower pace, nodding as he walked by. Sango’s passionate cries resumed.
“She could do better,” Miroku said, closing the door behind him.
He didn’t seem her type,” Kagome said in agreement. She peeled off her top and tossed it over towards the closet. She would do laundry later. Right now, she just wanted sleep.
“Ha, I don’t know if she has a type anymore.” He pulled off his shirt. “You do know she left the door open so we could see right?”
“Or maybe she didn’t expect us to be back so soon.” Clad only in her underwear, she moved to the bed.
Miroku shrugged. Kagome had already snuggled under the covers when he climbed in. “Night,” he said.
“Night,” she replied. Finally in bed, she was sleep shortly after closing her eyes.
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Inuyasha glanced at his watch, doing the time conversion in his head. Kagome should be at the club around now. His mind wandered, crafting lewd images of Kagome in multiple positions with different men. He suppressed them, clearing his throat as he shifted in his seat. His fingers automatically drummed against the armrest, knowing there was nothing he could do to make the plane go faster.
Why am I so anxious? He took a deep breath, closing his eyes to force himself to relax. He was the one who told her to have fun and, knowing her, she would. I should have told her to wait until I got back. He had no interest in joining her, but with him there, he might have been able to construct an excuse to make her change her mind.
His fingers froze in place. Would she not do it if I asked her not to? She was as free to pursue sexual encounters as he was. It was what they had both agreed to when they started going out. But things have changed now. Now, they were actually going out. His grand experiment had led to a serious relationship; one where he was actually using the ‘L’ word – a dangerous precedent.
His irritation now was proof of how serious things had become.
Inuyasha pulled his phone out. Digging through his text messages, he found Kagome’s.
Hey. Kouga offered me a private room at the club so I can entertain a few fans of mine. I haven’t been there in a while so I was thinking I should go.
He reread it a dozen times, dissecting it in his mind. Countless possibilities ran through his mind, the loudest being one of reluctance. No matter how many times he read it, he always ended up feeling like she wanted him to tell her no. But that’s wishful thinking. This would be her third time. He had already warmed her up to the idea of having multiple sexual partners and the night before he left, he had pushed her even farther: both having sex in front of him and watching him have sex with another person. She was a different person now than she had been when they first met. Kagome had become the person he dreamed she would be, the person he had been pushing her to become.
But she was not the only one who changed, and that was the problem. What he wanted then, he did not want now. He was rather attached to the more intimate setting Kagome offered him. The large crowd, the annoying music, and the mindless sex the club offered did not appeal to him the way it had before Kagome. Inuyasha was confident he could go without it completely now. He had a blast with just Sango and Kagome. Granted, Miroku was there too, but he could live with that.
He spent a fair amount of the plane trip thinking about his relationship with Kagome: where it stood and what he wanted from it. In no time at all, the captain was making his announcement for their approach. Inuyasha was still torn as the plane touched down. His mind was filled with images of Kagome, men standing around her for their turn. She was smiling, laughing as the men rotated in. It was hard to think of her as anything but happy in that situation. Twice he had seen her in the aftermath. He could never forget the look on her face as she rode Miroku, staring at him while she did it.
Inuyasha ran a hand over his face. God, I can’t believe I’m worrying about this. Once he realized what it was that worried him, he felt frustrated. Something so stupid should not bother him like it was. Kagome sleeping with other men was not the problem, how much she enjoyed it was. It went beyond the simple pleasure of acting on lust. Being with other men turned her on in a way he never could – and that made him uncomfortable. Kagome was such a huge part of his life now he could not imagine a future without her. That was the root of the problem. He was afraid of her leaving him; that she would eventually lose interest in him and move on.
Thoughts flooded his mind as his body went through the motions, grabbing his bag from the overhead compartment and heading towards the exit. A plan was already slowly coming to life as he nodded to the pretty blonde flight attendant as he passed – his mind so occupied by Kagome, he did not give the woman a second glance. He was wearing a smile as he entered the airport, his back straight as he took a deep breath. The solution was so simplistic, he wanted to kick himself for worrying so much about it. It was the solution that fixed everything. Both he and Kagome could continue their current lifestyles and he would rest easy knowing that no matter what, Kagome would always be near.
I’m going to need to get a ring…
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“I take it your friend is gone?” Kagome asked, sliding into the chair across from Sango. She set her bowl and steaming cup of tea in front of her. She winced as her butt hit the chair.
“He left right after he finished. I guess you two scared him off,” Sango said nonchalantly, her eyes never leaving the paper. She did set it down when she asked about Kagome’s night.
“It was okay.” Her friend raised an eyebrow, giving her a skeptical look. “Okay, I had fun.”
Sango smiled. “God I wish we could change places.”
“Why’s that?” she asked before taking a sip of her tea.
“You have men swarming all over you.”
“I’d be perfectly happy with one. Besides, it’s not like you’re having any trouble finding company.” Her thoughts automatically drifted to Inuyasha. I wish he was here.
“It’s not so much the quantity, but the quality. Speaking of which, you hear anything from Inuyasha yet?”
“No, not yet,” she said, suddenly melancholy. “He was only supposed to be a few days…”
The doorbell rang when Kagome was in the middle of shoveling a spoonful of cereal into her mouth. Growling, she quickly crunched away while closing the distance to the door. Gulping it down, she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand before opening the door. Inuyasha stood waiting, a smile on his face. Her heart leapt, smile appearing as joy overtook her.
“Surpri—” She cut him off with a kiss, nearly bowling him over. He wrapped his strong arms around her, returning the kiss. It ended all too soon, their lips separating for air.
“You didn’t tell me you were coming back.”
“I wanted to surprise you.”
“Come in,” she said, stepping aside.
“Actually, I came to pick you up.” He gestured behind him to the limo that idled against the curb. “I did promise we would spend time together,” he said grinning.
She only need half a second to think. “Let me get ready,” she said, racing towards the stairs.
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Kagome looked around in awe. It was the first time she had ever ridden in a limo. She was sitting against Inuyasha, his arm draped across her shoulder as he held her against him. She wanted to stay like this forever, clutching him tight so he could not escape from her again. He introduced her to his driver Myoga. He seemed like a kindly old man. She asked about his trip, happy to hear his voice once more. He talked about what he did, mostly meeting with people to sign contracts.
“But that’s enough of that boring stuff,” he said after a while.
“I don’t find it boring.” He could have talked about anything and she would have listened.
“So what about you? What have you been up to?”
Her heart seemed to skip a beat. He’s asking about last night. It was not direct, but that was what he wanted to hear about. “Not much, just enjoying the break before classes start again.”
“So I’ve heard.”
“We can talk about that later,” she said, not wanting to spoil the mood. Inuyasha might have been okay with it, but she still felt uncomfortable about it.
“What’s wrong with now?”
“It’s early.” His right eyebrow rose. “Don’t you think this is more of a dinner conversation?” she asked, forcing a smile. It was probably the farthest she could push it off.
Inuyasha thought for a moment before nodding slowly. “You’re right.” He smiled. “So… where do you want to go first?”
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For the first time since she started seeing Inuyasha, things felt real. Hanging onto his arm, they travelled from store to store. She repeatedly refused his offer to buy the outfits she tried – well, most of them anyways. They ate at a small café, making small talk. The only thing that stopped the day from being perfect was the constant soreness that plagued her every move. It was a constant reminder of what she had done the night before. It brought the fresh memories to mind; the pleasure she felt, the way she urged the strangers on, the joy she felt being ravished by others besides her love that stood beside her now. It was a black cloud on the otherwise spotless day.
They stopped by his house to drop off Kagome’s clothes before dinner. She retired to his room to change while he double-checked their reservations. I guess I can’t avoid it any longer, she thought as she quickly stripped. She took a quick shower before dressing in the blue dress Inuyasha had got for her. After applying a small amount of makeup, she stood before the mirror with a judging eye. She puffed her chest out in pride, knowing that Inuyasha would be tempted to cancel dinner.
“How do I look?” she asked at the end of the hall.
Inuyasha turned around, a smile spreading across his face as he ran his eyes along her.
“Spectacular.”
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< br> “So about last night,” Inuyasha said, setting his fork against his plate. Hands resting against the table, he leaned forward.
I made it halfway through dinner… “What about it?” She was trying to sound as calm as she could despite her fluttering heart.
“You never told me how it went.”
“It went fine,” she said, hoping he would be satisfied with her vague answer.
“Come on, don’t be so distant,” he said leaning back in his chair.
“I’m not.”
“Yes you are. You’re avoiding the subject!”
She sighed, setting her own fork down. “Fine, you win.”
He leaned forward again at her surrender, a devious grin on his face. “Did you have fun?”
Her face reddened. “Yes, but you don’t have to worry. That was my last one.”
“Last one?” he asked, confused.
She nodded. “I only did it because I owed Kouga.”
“But you said you enjoyed it. Did something happen?” He was not smiling anymore.
“No! Nothing happened.”
“Then why was that your last one?”
She knew she looked flustered, but could not help it. “Because I’m dating you!” She had not meant to raise her voice and instantly regretted doing so. She glanced around sheepishly. No one seemed to be paying them any attention. I just don’t understand why you are so hung up on this!
Inuyasha was silent for a long time, both of them unmoving, their eyes locked. “I never said you had to stop,” he said quietly. He sounded sad. It was like she had physically hit him.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to yell. I just… I don’t like it.” She continued before he could speak. “I mean, I do like it, but that’s what I don’t like. I don’t like how I like it.” She paused, repeating it a few times in her head. “If that makes any sense.”
“I guess…”
Kagome was hurt by how he looked so sad, so… disappointed. Her voice was barely a whisper as she spoke. “Do you really like seeing me with other men that much?” She was debating if she wanted the answer.
“What?”
“I’m just so confused by everything. I know we are growing closer together. I love you Inuyasha, and I know you love me.” It was hard keeping her voice steady. “I’m not trying to keep you to myself, please, don’t misunderstand me – but it seems like you keep pushing me in opposite directions. You tell me you love me, then turn around and encourage me to sleep with other men.”
“I thought that’s what you enjoyed.”
“I enjoy being with you. How could you not know that?”
“Because I’ve seen you with other men,” he said, straightening his back again. This time, it was Kagome’s turn to be confused. “I don’t quite know how to describe it, but when you are with other people, you seem to let go. It’s the most beautiful thing in the world. It’s what led me to fall for you in the first place, but it’s not something I can get you to do.”
Kagome was blinking rapidly, trying to make sense of what he was saying. Her heart was racing. She could tell this was something that had been bothering him. He looked agitated as he spoke, buried anger at himself surfacing. “What are you saying?”
“I’m saying that you enjoy being with other men, maybe more than you enjoy being with me.”
“You can’t be serious.” She refused to believe it. While it was true that she had only been alone with Inuyasha a few times, those moments were precious to her. She was happiest when she was with him. Right? She tried to force a smile, but each time it failed. “You can’t be serious,” she repeated, her voice soft as the weight of his words began to sink in. It was something she had sometimes suspected, but refused to believe. What kind of woman have I become? It felt like she was going to be sick. This wasn’t how things were supposed to turn out.
His hand shot out to rest on hers, squeezing it gently. It felt so warm and comforting. “But it’s okay!”
“Okay? How is this okay?” she asked, an edge to her voice. Her anger was not directed at him.
She looked up to find him staring at her. He had been waiting for her to make eye contact before he spoke. “Because I love you.”
Her chest felt tight, like she had trouble getting a full breath. A tear ran down her cheek. She gave an embarrassed laugh as she ran her finger under her eye. His confirmation of his feelings helped a little. It allowed her to push her worries to the side and focus on the important thing: that she loved Inuyasha. Everything else we can work out in time. If there was one thing Kagome was absolutely sure of, it was that they were in it for the long term now. That gave them plenty of time to work things through.
This time, a smiled came naturally. “I love you too.”
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Gripping the covers, Kagome tossed her head back as she cried out. Her eyes were closed as she drove her head back against the soft mattress. Inuyasha was quite energetic and she was still sore from the other night. She clenched her teeth, bearing the pain as he pounded himself against her. She put everything she had into it. Their lips met briefly as he leaned forward. It was cut short by their dire need for air. Her breaths were short pants. Her legs wrapped around his waist, pulling him against her. Sweat covered her body as she struggled to keep herself together against his vigorous pace.
“You don’t have to bare it for my sake. I can slow down.” His voice was soft and slightly winded. As if to prove his words, he suddenly stopped.
“It’s fine,” she gasped, wiggling herself towards him. “Please,” she whimpered. He did not wait to be told twice. Smashing himself against her, he shoved himself into her. Craning her neck, she gasped, his weight crushing her. She could feel his lips on her neck, her hands sliding down his back as his hips bucked against her.
The weight was suddenly lifted as he pushed himself up. She felt him pull her legs from him as he slid out of her. Before she could ask, he effortlessly tossed her onto her stomach. She yelped in surprise as he quickly shoved himself back into her. She could hear the wet sounds of their skin meeting. Inuyasha was grunting lightly between her moans. Even with the slight discomfort their lovemaking caused her, a twinge of disappointment ran through Kagome as Inuyasha froze inside her, grunting as he came.
Gasping for breath, the two remained motionless as Inuyasha finished. Only when he started to soften did he gradually pull himself out, turning to collapse on his back beside her. Turning her head, Kagome gave him a curious look as he closed his eyes.
“I know what you’re going to say, and I don’t know.”
She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. “I didn’t say anything.”
“But you want to.”
“Well… it’s usually a little longer…” She was more worried than disappointed. She knew how endless his stamina seemed to be. Him being this exhausted after one rather short round was uncharacteristic of him.
He growled, messing his hair up with his hand. “I know. I don’t know, I just have a lot of things on my mind.”
“Want to talk about them?” she asked, rolling to her side to prop herself up with an elbow.
He took a deep breath, his eyes opening. Her heart was still pounding as his golden eyes pierced hers. “Not right now. It doesn’t mean I don’t want to talk,” he added quickly. “I just want to sort everything before we talk… okay?”
She smiled, leaning over to give him a brief kiss. “Okay.” She knew how he felt – she was going through the same thing. Is this how normal relationships are? There were plenty of couples that had things to work through. She envied them a little. In her mind, she would rather have their issues than the ones they were dealing with.
After a few seconds, Kagome forced herself out of bed. Inuyasha was silent as she moved towards the bathroom. She could feel the wetness between her legs as she walked. A hot shower will help me think. Normally, a shower at this point would be out of the question, but she had a feeling they were done for the night.
Closing the door behind her, she flicked the light on at the same time. She let out all her breath, looking down. This wasn’t the reunion I was expecting. Forcing her head up, she moved towards the shower. Regardless of how things turned out, she was glad he was home.
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This story arc is going to be longer than I thought it would be. I just keep getting ideas that I cannot use once this arc is over. Hope everyone enjoyed.
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Kagome had trouble staying awake through her shower, her head bobbing as the jets of water struck her skin. Her throat and body throbbed, but it was a pleasant soreness. With her eyes closed, her hands went through her hair, making sure it was clean. There had been a few mishaps where poor aim had planted cum on her hair rather than her face.
Shutting the water off, she grudgingly forced herself out of the shower, drying herself as quickly as she could. Right now, all she could think of was the warm bed that awaited her at home. Outside, she could hear the dull thud of music. It was just after midnight, meaning the club would be as packed as ever.
Once she was fully dressed, she pulled her damp hair back and glanced at herself in the mirror. She sighed, pulling a few strands of hair back behind her ear. I did it again. She was angry at herself. When she was talking to Kouga, the thought of being with so many men disgusted her. She was not supposed to enjoy it. The memories were still fresh in her mind. Crossing her arms, she continued to watch the mirror, judging the foreign woman that stared back. Things weren’t supposed to turn out this way. There was a point where she fulfilled her duty, a time where she could have quit without angering anyone. Instead, she waited for them to recover. Worse, she encouraged them to continue, edging them past the point where they would have naturally stopped.
What kind of woman have I become? It was frightening to think about how much she had changed. Not even a year ago, she had nearly zero sexual experience. Today, she could not remember the names of most of the people she slept with. To make matters worse, she was screwing her best friend’s boyfriend more than her own. That was the part that stung most. It’s not even my fault. If he wasn’t so busy… She stopped herself from making any more excuses. The problem did not reside solely with Inuyasha. If she had even an ounce of self-control, a lot of her problems could be solved.
Opening the door, she exited the employee shower to find Miroku leaning against the wall, waiting. “Ready?” he shouted, his voice almost drowned out by the music.
“Yeah,” she called back. They walked in silence, her following close behind as they left the employee area and entered the main area of the club. People jammed themselves into every corner they possibly could. As they pushed themselves through the crowd, Kagome looked around. Everyone seemed to be having a blast. Drinks were everywhere as people danced the best they could in such crowded conditions. Several people were obviously high on something. In the dark areas, Kagome caught sight of people having sex. She almost laughed aloud at herself. Seeing the drunk/high people hump wildly against each other, her first thought had been one of revulsion. It was stupid. Her, who had just finished fucked seven guys, being disgusted by a few mostly clothed drunk people getting their rocks off.
Outside the club was blissful silence, the night air cool against her skin. Two muscled bouncers stood by the door, making sure no one in line tried to cut. By this time, it was doubtful any of them would get in. Still, they stood patiently, hoping for their chance to get in.
Kagome slid into the passenger seat of Miroku’s car. The engine shuddered to life and Miroku silently began the trip home. There was an awkward air that hung around them. As exhausted as Kagome was, she was wide awake. Her hand ran along the strap of her seatbelt as she struggled to think of something to say – anything to break the awkward silence.
“So uh… how was it?” she asked dumbly. She instantly regretted her words. This was the last thing she wanted to talk about with him.
He smiled, his eyes never leaving the road. “It was fun. You were fantastic by the way.”
“Thanks,” she said, not really wanting to be complimented for that particular ability. Yet I met Inuyasha doing it. She had a brief daydream about a possible future with Inuyasha – one where Kagome was trying to explain to a child how their parents met. It was an awkward few seconds.
He spared a quick glance over at her. “It seemed like you really enjoyed it.”
“I did.” Her eyes flicked over towards him. He seemed surprised. “What?”
“I wasn’t expecting you to answer so… honestly. Earlier, you seemed to hate the idea of going.”
“I guess I forgot what it was like.”
“Are you going to do anymore?”
She shrugged. “No.”
“Really?”
“I have a boyfriend now,” she said, keeping her eyes forward.
“So? It didn’t sound like Inuyasha cared when you told him.”
He had meant no ill will in his words, but they stung her just the same. “Well I care.”
“What if he suggests one?”
That gave her pause. Would he do that? She found herself shaking her head. “No, he wouldn’t ask that.”
“How do you know?”
“That’s just how I feel.”
“But if he did—”
“What’s with all these questions?” she asked, noticing that everything was directed at her.
He shrugged. “Just making conversation is all.” There was silence for a few blocks. “So if he did…”
She sighed, propping her head against her arm as she leaned against the door. “I don’t know. I guess it would depend on how I felt at that particular time.” She was actually surprised when he was quiet. “What?” she asked, looking over at him.
“Huh? Oh, nothing. I was just realizing how much you’ve changed. The Kagome I first met… well, let’s just say I would never be having this conversation with her.”
Her gut was suddenly in a knot. “Which one do you prefer?”
“The you now of course.” Of course. She was stupid to ask, but she needed to anyway. “When we first met I didn’t think I would like you.”
“You didn’t?” She was shocked at the revelation. In her mind, she thought they actually got along pretty well.
He smiled sheepishly, a rare blush forming. “Well, you were a little preachy.”
An eyebrow went up. “Preachy?”
“Yeah. You seemed to look down on Sango and I having an open relationship.”
She pressed herself back into her seat, arms crossed. “You can thank my mom for that.”
His smile widened. “But I think you turned out okay. Better than okay in fact.”
“Well, if you’re the one saying it…”
The conversation turned more lighthearted the closer they got to her house. When he parked the car against the curb, they were both laughing at one of his high school stories. They were still chuckling when they entered the house. Sighing, Kagome flipped on the lights, wondering why they were off in the first place. Sango doesn’t normally go to bed this early…
“Hear that?” Miroku asked, turning his head.
Kagome concentrated, trying to listen for something out of the ordinary. It did not take her long to pick up what he was hearing. “Sounds like Sango has a guest over.”
Miroku’s expression never changed. “Sounds like it. We should probably leave them alone.” He looked over at her. “Mind if I crash in your bed? It’s a lot more comfortable than the couch.”
Her eyes narrowed. “As long as you agree to sleep.”
He held his hands out in front of him. “I don’t think I could do anything – even if I wanted to. You thoroughly exhausted me.”
Kagome jerked her head towards the stairs. “Well come on then.”
As they ascended the stairs, Sango’s moans grew more defined. Despite being completely saturated in sex not over an hour ago, Kagome felt herself becoming aroused by the woman’s lustful cries. Jesus Kagome, can you not get wet over every little erotic thing? She glanced back at Miroku, a grin on her face. “Sounds like she’s really enjoying herself.”
“No kidding.” He followed her to the top of the stairs. “Wanna take a peek?” he asked with a mischievous grin.
“We should give them some privacy.”
“Come on, where’s the fun in that?”
Sighing, Kagome continued towards her room. It seemed that Sango did not care about them coming home before she finished. The door was wide open. Despite her words, Kagome could not help a quick peek as she passed. Her friend was on all fours, her breasts swaying below her.
The man seemed surprised by Kagome’s appearance at the door, freezing in horror.
“Don’t mind them,” Sango gasped, annoyed at the interruption. “She’s just my roommate.”
Kagome gave a slight bow with her head before darting towards her room. Miroku followed at a slower pace, nodding as he walked by. Sango’s passionate cries resumed.
“She could do better,” Miroku said, closing the door behind him.
He didn’t seem her type,” Kagome said in agreement. She peeled off her top and tossed it over towards the closet. She would do laundry later. Right now, she just wanted sleep.
“Ha, I don’t know if she has a type anymore.” He pulled off his shirt. “You do know she left the door open so we could see right?”
“Or maybe she didn’t expect us to be back so soon.” Clad only in her underwear, she moved to the bed.
Miroku shrugged. Kagome had already snuggled under the covers when he climbed in. “Night,” he said.
“Night,” she replied. Finally in bed, she was sleep shortly after closing her eyes.
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Inuyasha glanced at his watch, doing the time conversion in his head. Kagome should be at the club around now. His mind wandered, crafting lewd images of Kagome in multiple positions with different men. He suppressed them, clearing his throat as he shifted in his seat. His fingers automatically drummed against the armrest, knowing there was nothing he could do to make the plane go faster.
Why am I so anxious? He took a deep breath, closing his eyes to force himself to relax. He was the one who told her to have fun and, knowing her, she would. I should have told her to wait until I got back. He had no interest in joining her, but with him there, he might have been able to construct an excuse to make her change her mind.
His fingers froze in place. Would she not do it if I asked her not to? She was as free to pursue sexual encounters as he was. It was what they had both agreed to when they started going out. But things have changed now. Now, they were actually going out. His grand experiment had led to a serious relationship; one where he was actually using the ‘L’ word – a dangerous precedent.
His irritation now was proof of how serious things had become.
Inuyasha pulled his phone out. Digging through his text messages, he found Kagome’s.
Hey. Kouga offered me a private room at the club so I can entertain a few fans of mine. I haven’t been there in a while so I was thinking I should go.
He reread it a dozen times, dissecting it in his mind. Countless possibilities ran through his mind, the loudest being one of reluctance. No matter how many times he read it, he always ended up feeling like she wanted him to tell her no. But that’s wishful thinking. This would be her third time. He had already warmed her up to the idea of having multiple sexual partners and the night before he left, he had pushed her even farther: both having sex in front of him and watching him have sex with another person. She was a different person now than she had been when they first met. Kagome had become the person he dreamed she would be, the person he had been pushing her to become.
But she was not the only one who changed, and that was the problem. What he wanted then, he did not want now. He was rather attached to the more intimate setting Kagome offered him. The large crowd, the annoying music, and the mindless sex the club offered did not appeal to him the way it had before Kagome. Inuyasha was confident he could go without it completely now. He had a blast with just Sango and Kagome. Granted, Miroku was there too, but he could live with that.
He spent a fair amount of the plane trip thinking about his relationship with Kagome: where it stood and what he wanted from it. In no time at all, the captain was making his announcement for their approach. Inuyasha was still torn as the plane touched down. His mind was filled with images of Kagome, men standing around her for their turn. She was smiling, laughing as the men rotated in. It was hard to think of her as anything but happy in that situation. Twice he had seen her in the aftermath. He could never forget the look on her face as she rode Miroku, staring at him while she did it.
Inuyasha ran a hand over his face. God, I can’t believe I’m worrying about this. Once he realized what it was that worried him, he felt frustrated. Something so stupid should not bother him like it was. Kagome sleeping with other men was not the problem, how much she enjoyed it was. It went beyond the simple pleasure of acting on lust. Being with other men turned her on in a way he never could – and that made him uncomfortable. Kagome was such a huge part of his life now he could not imagine a future without her. That was the root of the problem. He was afraid of her leaving him; that she would eventually lose interest in him and move on.
Thoughts flooded his mind as his body went through the motions, grabbing his bag from the overhead compartment and heading towards the exit. A plan was already slowly coming to life as he nodded to the pretty blonde flight attendant as he passed – his mind so occupied by Kagome, he did not give the woman a second glance. He was wearing a smile as he entered the airport, his back straight as he took a deep breath. The solution was so simplistic, he wanted to kick himself for worrying so much about it. It was the solution that fixed everything. Both he and Kagome could continue their current lifestyles and he would rest easy knowing that no matter what, Kagome would always be near.
I’m going to need to get a ring…
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“I take it your friend is gone?” Kagome asked, sliding into the chair across from Sango. She set her bowl and steaming cup of tea in front of her. She winced as her butt hit the chair.
“He left right after he finished. I guess you two scared him off,” Sango said nonchalantly, her eyes never leaving the paper. She did set it down when she asked about Kagome’s night.
“It was okay.” Her friend raised an eyebrow, giving her a skeptical look. “Okay, I had fun.”
Sango smiled. “God I wish we could change places.”
“Why’s that?” she asked before taking a sip of her tea.
“You have men swarming all over you.”
“I’d be perfectly happy with one. Besides, it’s not like you’re having any trouble finding company.” Her thoughts automatically drifted to Inuyasha. I wish he was here.
“It’s not so much the quantity, but the quality. Speaking of which, you hear anything from Inuyasha yet?”
“No, not yet,” she said, suddenly melancholy. “He was only supposed to be a few days…”
The doorbell rang when Kagome was in the middle of shoveling a spoonful of cereal into her mouth. Growling, she quickly crunched away while closing the distance to the door. Gulping it down, she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand before opening the door. Inuyasha stood waiting, a smile on his face. Her heart leapt, smile appearing as joy overtook her.
“Surpri—” She cut him off with a kiss, nearly bowling him over. He wrapped his strong arms around her, returning the kiss. It ended all too soon, their lips separating for air.
“You didn’t tell me you were coming back.”
“I wanted to surprise you.”
“Come in,” she said, stepping aside.
“Actually, I came to pick you up.” He gestured behind him to the limo that idled against the curb. “I did promise we would spend time together,” he said grinning.
She only need half a second to think. “Let me get ready,” she said, racing towards the stairs.
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Kagome looked around in awe. It was the first time she had ever ridden in a limo. She was sitting against Inuyasha, his arm draped across her shoulder as he held her against him. She wanted to stay like this forever, clutching him tight so he could not escape from her again. He introduced her to his driver Myoga. He seemed like a kindly old man. She asked about his trip, happy to hear his voice once more. He talked about what he did, mostly meeting with people to sign contracts.
“But that’s enough of that boring stuff,” he said after a while.
“I don’t find it boring.” He could have talked about anything and she would have listened.
“So what about you? What have you been up to?”
Her heart seemed to skip a beat. He’s asking about last night. It was not direct, but that was what he wanted to hear about. “Not much, just enjoying the break before classes start again.”
“So I’ve heard.”
“We can talk about that later,” she said, not wanting to spoil the mood. Inuyasha might have been okay with it, but she still felt uncomfortable about it.
“What’s wrong with now?”
“It’s early.” His right eyebrow rose. “Don’t you think this is more of a dinner conversation?” she asked, forcing a smile. It was probably the farthest she could push it off.
Inuyasha thought for a moment before nodding slowly. “You’re right.” He smiled. “So… where do you want to go first?”
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For the first time since she started seeing Inuyasha, things felt real. Hanging onto his arm, they travelled from store to store. She repeatedly refused his offer to buy the outfits she tried – well, most of them anyways. They ate at a small café, making small talk. The only thing that stopped the day from being perfect was the constant soreness that plagued her every move. It was a constant reminder of what she had done the night before. It brought the fresh memories to mind; the pleasure she felt, the way she urged the strangers on, the joy she felt being ravished by others besides her love that stood beside her now. It was a black cloud on the otherwise spotless day.
They stopped by his house to drop off Kagome’s clothes before dinner. She retired to his room to change while he double-checked their reservations. I guess I can’t avoid it any longer, she thought as she quickly stripped. She took a quick shower before dressing in the blue dress Inuyasha had got for her. After applying a small amount of makeup, she stood before the mirror with a judging eye. She puffed her chest out in pride, knowing that Inuyasha would be tempted to cancel dinner.
“How do I look?” she asked at the end of the hall.
Inuyasha turned around, a smile spreading across his face as he ran his eyes along her.
“Spectacular.”
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< br> “So about last night,” Inuyasha said, setting his fork against his plate. Hands resting against the table, he leaned forward.
I made it halfway through dinner… “What about it?” She was trying to sound as calm as she could despite her fluttering heart.
“You never told me how it went.”
“It went fine,” she said, hoping he would be satisfied with her vague answer.
“Come on, don’t be so distant,” he said leaning back in his chair.
“I’m not.”
“Yes you are. You’re avoiding the subject!”
She sighed, setting her own fork down. “Fine, you win.”
He leaned forward again at her surrender, a devious grin on his face. “Did you have fun?”
Her face reddened. “Yes, but you don’t have to worry. That was my last one.”
“Last one?” he asked, confused.
She nodded. “I only did it because I owed Kouga.”
“But you said you enjoyed it. Did something happen?” He was not smiling anymore.
“No! Nothing happened.”
“Then why was that your last one?”
She knew she looked flustered, but could not help it. “Because I’m dating you!” She had not meant to raise her voice and instantly regretted doing so. She glanced around sheepishly. No one seemed to be paying them any attention. I just don’t understand why you are so hung up on this!
Inuyasha was silent for a long time, both of them unmoving, their eyes locked. “I never said you had to stop,” he said quietly. He sounded sad. It was like she had physically hit him.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to yell. I just… I don’t like it.” She continued before he could speak. “I mean, I do like it, but that’s what I don’t like. I don’t like how I like it.” She paused, repeating it a few times in her head. “If that makes any sense.”
“I guess…”
Kagome was hurt by how he looked so sad, so… disappointed. Her voice was barely a whisper as she spoke. “Do you really like seeing me with other men that much?” She was debating if she wanted the answer.
“What?”
“I’m just so confused by everything. I know we are growing closer together. I love you Inuyasha, and I know you love me.” It was hard keeping her voice steady. “I’m not trying to keep you to myself, please, don’t misunderstand me – but it seems like you keep pushing me in opposite directions. You tell me you love me, then turn around and encourage me to sleep with other men.”
“I thought that’s what you enjoyed.”
“I enjoy being with you. How could you not know that?”
“Because I’ve seen you with other men,” he said, straightening his back again. This time, it was Kagome’s turn to be confused. “I don’t quite know how to describe it, but when you are with other people, you seem to let go. It’s the most beautiful thing in the world. It’s what led me to fall for you in the first place, but it’s not something I can get you to do.”
Kagome was blinking rapidly, trying to make sense of what he was saying. Her heart was racing. She could tell this was something that had been bothering him. He looked agitated as he spoke, buried anger at himself surfacing. “What are you saying?”
“I’m saying that you enjoy being with other men, maybe more than you enjoy being with me.”
“You can’t be serious.” She refused to believe it. While it was true that she had only been alone with Inuyasha a few times, those moments were precious to her. She was happiest when she was with him. Right? She tried to force a smile, but each time it failed. “You can’t be serious,” she repeated, her voice soft as the weight of his words began to sink in. It was something she had sometimes suspected, but refused to believe. What kind of woman have I become? It felt like she was going to be sick. This wasn’t how things were supposed to turn out.
His hand shot out to rest on hers, squeezing it gently. It felt so warm and comforting. “But it’s okay!”
“Okay? How is this okay?” she asked, an edge to her voice. Her anger was not directed at him.
She looked up to find him staring at her. He had been waiting for her to make eye contact before he spoke. “Because I love you.”
Her chest felt tight, like she had trouble getting a full breath. A tear ran down her cheek. She gave an embarrassed laugh as she ran her finger under her eye. His confirmation of his feelings helped a little. It allowed her to push her worries to the side and focus on the important thing: that she loved Inuyasha. Everything else we can work out in time. If there was one thing Kagome was absolutely sure of, it was that they were in it for the long term now. That gave them plenty of time to work things through.
This time, a smiled came naturally. “I love you too.”
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Gripping the covers, Kagome tossed her head back as she cried out. Her eyes were closed as she drove her head back against the soft mattress. Inuyasha was quite energetic and she was still sore from the other night. She clenched her teeth, bearing the pain as he pounded himself against her. She put everything she had into it. Their lips met briefly as he leaned forward. It was cut short by their dire need for air. Her breaths were short pants. Her legs wrapped around his waist, pulling him against her. Sweat covered her body as she struggled to keep herself together against his vigorous pace.
“You don’t have to bare it for my sake. I can slow down.” His voice was soft and slightly winded. As if to prove his words, he suddenly stopped.
“It’s fine,” she gasped, wiggling herself towards him. “Please,” she whimpered. He did not wait to be told twice. Smashing himself against her, he shoved himself into her. Craning her neck, she gasped, his weight crushing her. She could feel his lips on her neck, her hands sliding down his back as his hips bucked against her.
The weight was suddenly lifted as he pushed himself up. She felt him pull her legs from him as he slid out of her. Before she could ask, he effortlessly tossed her onto her stomach. She yelped in surprise as he quickly shoved himself back into her. She could hear the wet sounds of their skin meeting. Inuyasha was grunting lightly between her moans. Even with the slight discomfort their lovemaking caused her, a twinge of disappointment ran through Kagome as Inuyasha froze inside her, grunting as he came.
Gasping for breath, the two remained motionless as Inuyasha finished. Only when he started to soften did he gradually pull himself out, turning to collapse on his back beside her. Turning her head, Kagome gave him a curious look as he closed his eyes.
“I know what you’re going to say, and I don’t know.”
She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. “I didn’t say anything.”
“But you want to.”
“Well… it’s usually a little longer…” She was more worried than disappointed. She knew how endless his stamina seemed to be. Him being this exhausted after one rather short round was uncharacteristic of him.
He growled, messing his hair up with his hand. “I know. I don’t know, I just have a lot of things on my mind.”
“Want to talk about them?” she asked, rolling to her side to prop herself up with an elbow.
He took a deep breath, his eyes opening. Her heart was still pounding as his golden eyes pierced hers. “Not right now. It doesn’t mean I don’t want to talk,” he added quickly. “I just want to sort everything before we talk… okay?”
She smiled, leaning over to give him a brief kiss. “Okay.” She knew how he felt – she was going through the same thing. Is this how normal relationships are? There were plenty of couples that had things to work through. She envied them a little. In her mind, she would rather have their issues than the ones they were dealing with.
After a few seconds, Kagome forced herself out of bed. Inuyasha was silent as she moved towards the bathroom. She could feel the wetness between her legs as she walked. A hot shower will help me think. Normally, a shower at this point would be out of the question, but she had a feeling they were done for the night.
Closing the door behind her, she flicked the light on at the same time. She let out all her breath, looking down. This wasn’t the reunion I was expecting. Forcing her head up, she moved towards the shower. Regardless of how things turned out, she was glad he was home.
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This story arc is going to be longer than I thought it would be. I just keep getting ideas that I cannot use once this arc is over. Hope everyone enjoyed.
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