InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Telling ❯ Of Shampoo and Purring ( Chapter 15 )

He followed the scent trail of the nekoyoukai and the slayer to the place where they, the kitsune, and the houshi had spent the night. Slowing his pace, he approached carefully, dreading another confrontation with Sango's Hiriakotsu. Seeing his friend on her knees by the monk he called out a soft greeting. “Oi Sango! How's Miroku?”

 

Looking up at the hanyou, Sango gave him a warm smile that dropped suddenly as she batted away a hand that had come up to stroke her backside. Glaring down at Miroku she replied “Well, he's back to his old hentai ways, so he must be almost good as new.”

 

“Lovely Sango, I could not help myself! It is this cursed hand of mine! Whenever it sees a part of you that looks lonely, it tries to comfort it. It's not as though I intend on blatantly groping you.” He responded piously while shooting Inuyasha a sly grin.

 

Heaving a sigh and rolling his eyes to the sky Inuyasha ignored the monk's antics and asked the pertinent question. “Can you get up and walk Miroku?”

 

“Of course I can Inuyasha!” He aid proudly while getting to his feet. Once there though, he staggered and nearly toppled over. Inuyasha and Sango rushed forward to the monk and caught him before he could hit the ground. Obviously the monk was in no shape to travel, but he seemed well enough to get him back to camp. “Sango, you get your stuff and wake up Shippo. I'll help Miroku, and you can follow us back to camp.”

 

Sango released her hold on the houshi and turned back to the sleeping kitsune. Kneeling beside him, she poked him gently and softly said, “Shippo, time to get up.”

 

“I don't wanna.” Came the sleepy response.

 

“Don't you want to get back to the camp and see Kagome?” Sango asked, dangling the bait.

 

“Kagome!” With a high pitched squeal the kit was up and moving. Smiling at the little fox demon, Sango grabbed the first aid box and began to follow Miroku, who was supported by Inuyasha.

 

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Kagome had just finished changing while still pondering the implications of Sesshomaru's latest visit when Inuyasha and Miroku slowly walked into camp. Seeing the way that the houshi was being supported by the hanyou, she ran to him and in a worried voice asked “Are you okay? What happened?”

 

Chuckling to himself, Miroku allowed Inuyasha to sit him down by the fire. “I'm fine, sweet Kagome. As for what happened, perhaps you should ask Inuyasha about it.”

 

Looking at her hanyou, she cast him a curious gaze.

 

“Keh. I sort of ran him over yesterday when I was running through the woods to find you.” Inuyasha softly said with a blush. He would make sure to get the monk back for this once he was healed. “anyway, like he said, he's okay. We just won't be able to travel today, that's all.”

 

“Well, that's fine then. I know I'm still tired from all the walking we've already done. It'll be nice to just hang out and spend the day together right? So, I'll start lunch.” Kagome said happily. In reality, it was more of a brunch, seeing as how by the time the group had returned to the camp it was already mid-morning, but no one seemed picky about the specifics.

 

Kagome started to move towards her things to get the meal started when she was stopped by a hand firmly gripping her wrist. Turning to look up at Inuyasha, she was startled by the anger she fund in his golden depths.

 

“What happened while I was gone Kagome?” He said in a low voice so that the others wouldn't hear.

 

“Nothing Inuyasha. I woke up, got dressed, and waited for you.” Telling him about Sesshomaru really didn't seem like the prudent course of action at the moment.

 

“I'm not stupid Kagome. We left your stuff by the spring and now you're wearing other clothes. And,” here he paused to lift his nose in the air “I can smell him.” he growled out. “So I'll ask you again, what happened?”

 

“Damn dogs” She thought to herself. With a sigh she said “I woke up and Sesshomaru was here. He brought me my stuff, apologized, and left. That's it.” She said looking at him.

 

Inuyasha was speechless. The bastard had returned her stuff? And APOLOGIZED? None of this made any sense. “So he didn't hurt you? Because I'll kill that son of a bitch if he did!” He ground out.

 

“No Inuyasha! He was just here, and then he left! He didn't do anything to me! Take it easy. Let's just have a nice day alright?” She said while stroking the hanyou's arm in a soothing motion. “Besides, you won't be fighting anyone today. Did you forget that tonight's a new moon?”

 

He had forgotten. Fuck! That's why he hadn't sensed Sesshomaru before he left the camp this morning. “Keh. Course I didn't forget about that silly wench.” He growled.

 

Kagome could only smile as she started the meal. He had definitely forgotten.

 

 

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Although the evening had been chill, the day had been the picture of beauty and the friends passed the time relaxing and joking. It had been a very long time since they had last had an opportunity or excuse to just spend time together. Shard hunting and trying to find Naraku had taken up all of their time lately, and this was a great change of pace.

 

As daylight transformed to twilight and Kagome finished cleaning up after the group's dinner, she realized that twice now she had attempted to bathe and been halted before she could do as much as wash her hair. She felt grimy and wanted a bath. Walking over to her yellow bag and collecting the things she would need for a bath, she had begun to walk into the forest when Inuyasha jumped from a tree, effectively blocking her path.

 

“Where do you think you're going?” He asked.

 

She sighed. She knew that he wouldn't like this one bit, and that's why she had attempted to sneak off without his noticing. “Inuyasha, I'm going to go take a bath.” She told him.

 

“The hell you are! You're not going anywhere without me !” He yelled out.

 

Sango and Miroku did their best to ignore the two. Unfortunately, they were used to the arguing between Kagome and Inuyasha. But both of them had noticed that something had obviously changed. Although no one had said anything about what had happened the night before, Inuyasha had stayed close to the miko all day and even when she had left his side, his eyes never left her. Both were curious as to what had happened.

 

Miroku had wisely decided not to mention anything about what he had seen at the springs. He would let Kagome or Inuyasha tell the group about it on their own time. He had his assumptions about what had gone on, but Kagome had seemed so happy during the day that he couldn't bear to bring up what were surely painful memories for her. However, he couldn't understand why she wanted to go back to that place, and alone no less.

 

“Inuyasha, you are NOT following me to take a bath!” She yelled out.

 

“Oh fuck that! If I'm not going, you're not going!” He yelled back.

 

“Inuyasha......” her voice was too calm, too sweet. He knew that tone.

 

“Don't say it!” He pleaded.

 

“OSUWARI BOY!”

 

SMACK! He plunged face-first into the ground.

 

“I can take care of myself! I'm not a child! Besides, the sun will be setting soon and you need to stay where you'll be safe.” With that Kagome walked away, feeling sorry that she'd had to resort to such measures, but sometimes, there was just no reasoning with the hanyou.

 

“Goddamnit....” Came a moan from the hole.

 

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Sesshomaru smiled at the sight of his brother eating dirt. It didn't matter how many times he watched it, it would just never lose any of it's appeal.

 

This miko was feisty, he would give her that. And she certainly didn't alck bravery either. After what had happened to her the night before, most females would be thanking their lucky stars for a personal guard like Inuyasha. And they certainly wouldn't be going off alone again to bathe. Yet here she was, this little human, discarding her personal entourage and about to do just that. It was odd.... and for some reason he found her behavior exhilarating. With a sigh he followed her, determined to keep his vow and maintain her safety.

 

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Reaching the spring, Kagome was naked and soaking in record time. If she was going to be interrupted again, by Kami, this time she would at least get her hair washed! Holding her breath she submerged herself in the warm water to soak her dirty locks. Raising herself up, her head broke the surface. She was about to heave a sigh of contentment when she felt the all too familiar tug at the back of her brain. Someone was here; a powerful someone. Letting her breath out through clenched teeth, she muttered a few choice words that Inuyasha would have been proud of.

 

“You might as well just come out! I know you're there! But if you want to fight or anything, please just let me wash my hair first!” She yelled into the surrounding trees.

 

With a smirk, Sesshomaru began to move. The woman had not sensed him on their previous encounters, but both times she had been exhausted. Obviously, she was now feeling better. He broke through the tree line and stared at her.

 

“Oh for Kami's sake. We've really got to stop meeting like this!” Kagome spoke to the tall taiyoukai in frustration. “Why is it that every time I try to get clean you show up?”

 

Cocking an eyebrow at her insolence he responded, “Perhaps this Sesshomaru prefers you dirty.” And then he grinned at her. He didn't know why he did it, he usually kept his emotions hidden, but this little woman was so much fun to tease, and he wanted her to know that he meant her no harm.

 

Kagome may have been a virgin, but you didn't have to be a total hentai to understand the point that he was trying to make. Blushing she responded “Well, THIS Kagome prefers herself clean.” With that she grabbed a bottle of shampoo, turned her back to him and sat down on a rock to wash her hair. Pouring a dollop of the liquid into her palm, she began to scrub her locks. A deep voice close behind her made her jump.

 

“What is this substance little miko?” Sesshomaru questioned her. He didn't like that she still seemed nervous around him. He would have to find a way to calm her.

 

Settling herself back down she giggled. She often forgot that they didn't have the simplest of things here in the Feudal Era. “It's called shampoo; it cleans your hair and makes it smell nice.” She responded without bothering to turn around. She thought the conversation over when his only response to her explanation was an indifferent “Hn” and was shocked when large hands began to rub her head. She was going to question his motives and scold him, but when he began to run his claws lightly through her tresses and across her scalp, she was a goner. Relaxing into the touch, she sighed. It was torture when she had to tear herself away to rinse. Moving out of his grasp, she ducked under the water again and began to scrub the shampoo from her hair.

 

When she was satisfied that it was clean, she carefully stood back up, making sure that she kept her breasts under the water. She was shocked when she turned around to see that the taiyoukai was in the water with her, sitting on the boulder she had previously occupied and sniffing at the shampoo bottle.

 

“What do you think you're doing?” She cried out.

 

Abandoning his investigation of the curious bottle, he looked to her. “You did not seem to mind when last this Sesshomaru bathed with you. I thought perhaps that it would still be considered acceptable.” Picking up the bottle again he looked st it, and then back to her. “If you wish it, I will leave.”

 

“You know, he just gets stranger and stranger.” Her brain whispered to her. “No doubt.” She whole-heartedly agreed with herself. Looking at him there, he seemed to be the furthest thing in the world from dangerous. She sensed no impending doom, and had to admit that the last time they had been together, things had started out quite nicely. “And Kami! That kiss!” Her brain reminded. She looked into his eyes and he stared right back. For a moment the hint of something dark and dangerous passed between them again. Tearing her eyes away again, she was frightened, but also strangely curious. There was something between them, but what was it.

 

Taking her silence as a sign of her consent, Sesshomaru looked at her and held her gaze. There was no doubt about it, something had once again traveled between them in that moment. And although he sensed her fear, she did not leave. The fact that she was still standing there encouraged him. “Come here miko.” He told her.

 

As though her brain had totally left the building, Kagome walked to him and sat down beside him. She had to admit that it was nice being so close to him, and they both seemed comfortable in the silence that ensued. Looking at him from the corner of her eyes, she found herself admiring his hair. At the risk of sounding dopey, it really was as though it were strands of moonbeams. She wanted to run her fingers though it to see if it was as soft and thick as it appeared, but she wouldn't dare do such a thing. Not without an excellent excuse anyway. With a wicked little grin she looked up at the taiyoukai and said “I'll wash it for you if you want.”

 

Momentarily lost he looked down into her smiling face. Had he heard her correctly? She wished to wash him?

 

Catching the look of confusion in his eyes she repeated “Your hair. Do you want me to wash it?”

 

And here he had thought that perhaps she wished to wash his person. Well, his hair was a start. “Hn” he said indifferently.

 

“I'm just going to take that as a yes then.” She thought happily. But his hair was still dry. Okay, so the upper part of it was still dry, since the rest of it was under water. Looking at him sitting there with his eyes half closed she decided that he was going to be of no help at all. So, with another wicked grin she pulled her hands up by his side and sharply pushed him over.

 

His head momentarily disappeared from view before he came up spluttering. She couldn't help the laugh. The stoic Lord of the West was soaking wet and spluttering. It was possibly the funniest thing she had ever seen.

 

Raising himself to his full height to tower above her he growled out, “miko! What is the meaning of this?”

 

Kagome immediately stopped giggling. At over six feet tall, he was intimidating enough without throwing in the fact that he was a very powerful demon and apparently not amused. he fact that he was now standing at his full height and that the water was barely covering his hips was also sobering. Swallowing thickly she managed to mutter “You have to get your hair wet before I can clean it. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend you.” Her she lowered her eyes.

 

He relaxed at her unconscious display of submission and then turned his back to her. “Continue” he stated.

 

She looked up, surprised to find that he had his back to her. Hearing his request, she grabbed the bottle and got up to stand behind him. Pouring some shampoo into her hands, she began to rub it into his hair. It was thicker than she had imagined, and so soft and smooth, yet also dense and strong. She could run her hands through his hair for hours and never get tired of it. Reaching her arms up she began to massage his scalp. And that's when the rumbling started.

 

It wasn't a growl. She had heard him growl on many occasions, and this was distinctly different. This didn't come from his throat, but seemed to originate in his chest. And it wasn't threatening; it was actually rather soothing. It was almost like Buyo's response to a rub behind the ears. Wait....

 

“Sesshomaru? Are you purring?” She asked incredulously.

 

Opening his eyes he haughtily stated “Inuyoukai do not purr little miko.” And with that he ducked under the water to rinse the soap from his hair.

 

“Oh yeah?” Kagome thought to herself as he stood back up, still facing away from her. “We'll just see about that.” Reaching a hand up she latched her hand onto one delicately pointed ear and rubbed it between two fingers and a thumb. The steady deep thrumming noise started again, much louder than before.

 

Sesshomaru closed his eyes at the miko's touch and lost himself to the pleasurable rubbing. His eyes shot open however when he heard her mutter, “Well, it sure sounds a lot like purring to me.” Pulling out of her grasp he turned to face her. Looking down into her deep blue eyes he replied “Little miko, I will not tell you again. Nekoyoukai purr, what I was doing is something altogether unrelated.”

 

He had piqued her curiosity. Once again forgetting the fact that they were both completely naked, Kagome stepped closer to him to look even deeper into his eyes. At first glance she had assumed that they were almost identical to Inuyasha's, but she had been wrong. Looking at him now she saw that while the hanyou's were a brilliant gold, Sesshomaru's were darker. Upon further study she decided that the differences were like night and day. While one brother had eyes like the sun at high noon, the other possessed orbs of crystallized honey. Looking into them, that mysterious something passed through her again, but this time she didn't turn away. Refusing to break the eye contact she asked “So if you're not purring, then what ARE you doing?”

 

He was not about to explain the mating call. He couldn't even fathom why he was using it in the first place. But as he looked into her ocean eyes, he felt the elusive force slip through him again. And although he knew that she must have sensed it too, this time she did not turn away. Looking down at her pale glistening skin and wet ebony locks, he brought his face down dangerously close to hers. “This Sesshomaru does NOT purr.” He whispered before he claimed her mouth as his own.

 

 

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Reviewers:

Jamminchick: You're right, I shouldn't care. I tried to keep them in character when I started, but damned if they're just not cooperating. Ahh well, people seem to be liking it anyway, so sure, what the fuq. ;)

 

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