[FIC] Say Goodnight ch 12, 13, 14/16 +epilogue
Kagome,
I am certain that, if you were here, you would be giving me some great advice about how to handle Miroku. I just do not know what to do!
He’s a great guy, even if he is a lecherous monk. I like him. If I would let myself admit it, I may more than like him. But, as things stand, you never heard me say that. Not me.
I have been traveling lately. I guess Kirara and I got a bit of wanderlust. When we came back, my hut was filled with all these pale pink roses. They were everywhere! And there was a poem. It said, “As the sakura trees do blossom, the petals do fall pale pink on the brown earth. As the rose blooms in summer, the pale pink petals do unfurl. And as you blush, your cheeks shine pale pink on your lovely face”.
I think it is beautiful. I know he is trying to show me his best side. But, when I went to thank him, he grabbed my butt.
The red mark on his cheek showed him I appreciated it for sure.
I think I have to sit down and tell him some things.
Sincerely,
Sango
Dear Kagome,
Well, I finally did it. I kissed her.
There she was, sitting there in her kimono, trying to tell me something about how to romance a woman, when I just kissed her.
And she did not slap me for it.
I know now that the difference between me groping her and me kissing her was that I did not kiss the other girls. I chose to kiss her. I could see it in her eyes, it was special to her.
And that made it all worth it.
I think you would be proud of me, Kagome.
Inuyasha tells me that Sango is even walking different now. He says she looks happier, and I am glad to be the source of that happiness.
Inuyasha tells me that you were right, all it took was the right mood. I take it that must have been some conversation you and he had at some point.
Go in peace,
Miroku
a/n: The poetry from this chapter was written by me and is owned by me. Do not use without permission.
Moonlit meadows and starlit nights
Faces of passion and fire
Desire burned so brightly
Laughter ran through us so lightly
Lust bloomed like a rose in June
Moonlit meadows and starlit nights
I wish I knew then what I know now
Your fingers were clumsy
And your touch was tentative
As you explored my silvery body
Moonlit meadows and starlit nights
How I wished it would never end
I wished I could stay there forever
I wished you would show me a way
And I wished the sun would never rise.
They sped along the back roads, up and down hills and around curves. It seemed they had been driving forever when Inuyasha finally turned left onto an almost invisible road. If they had not turned there Kagome would have never seen it.
“Where the heck are we going, Inuyasha?” Kagome asked, starting to chill a little.
“You’ll see. I found this place one time while exploring around here. I own the small area of land, but there is nothing on it. I do not want there to be anything on it,” Inuyasha explained as they climbed higher. Kagome just decided to stay silent, seeing as she was not getting any straight answers anyways.
Finally Inuyasha stopped, and got out of the car. It was very dark, but Kagome knew he could see everything around him. He came around and opened her door and held out his hand to assist her exit. Kagome sighed and took it, and then she leaned against the car. Inuyasha smiled at her and opened the very small trunk of the classic car.
“What are you getting?” Kagome asked, curious.
Inuyasha took out a couple of blankets that were folded up, and a flashlight. He handed the flashlight to her and looked down at her heels.
“Take those off,” Inuyasha told her.
“I kind of need them to walk!” Kagome was incredulous.
“I’ll carry you,” Inuyasha shrugged. Kagome took off her heels and handed them to Inuyasha. He stowed them away and turned around. Kagome got behind him and lifted up her skirt enough that she could let him help her onto his back.
“We okay now?” she asked, wanting to get this show on the road.
“Hang on tight,” Inuyasha warned as he started to run.
It had been a long time since Kagome had been on Inuyasha’s back while he was running at top speed, and Kagome took a moment to become un-nauseous. A long moment. But she quickly regained her calm stomach and closed her eyes, resting her head on Inuyasha’s shoulder while he ran. When he stopped she lifted her head and opened her eyes.
Stars. Thousands of stars, and a moon so close she swore she could touch it with her fingertips. They were above everything, standing in a good-sized meadow. The long grass rippled in the night time breeze, and the trees on the edges of the meadow swayed in the shadows. The lights of Tokyo were spread out below them, like pinpricks of light mirroring the brilliant sky above.
“Oh, Kami! Inuyasha, this is the most beautiful place I have ever seen since I left the feudal era!” Kagome exclaimed breathlessly. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her against him.
“I know. That was what I thought when I first saw it. That, and the fact that I thought you would love it. You always did like to stare at the stars,” he let her go and started to unfold one of the blankets. It was a large blanket, big enough for a king-sized bed. He gestured for Kagome to sit down on it, and she did, folding her legs beneath her like a lady should. She tossed the flashlight to the side, and wondered at how beautiful this moonlit meadow was. Inuyasha sat next to her and held her hand, their fingers intertwined. Kagome looked up at him and smiled, then looked back to the sky. Inuyasha leaned back until he was lying flat on his back, and he pulled Kagome down to him. She laid her head in the crook of his right arm, and held his right hand with her own.
“You know, I never thought we would get this,” Inuyasha confessed.
“I didn’t know for sure either. I thought for sure you would find someone else or you would die. I never thought I would see you again, not after the first couple of years,” Kagome felt the tears well up once again. She willed herself not to cry yet again. She blinked until the tears disappeared.
They laid there in silence until Kagome started to get a little colder. Inuyasha silently unfolded the other blanket he had brought and put it over them, warming their bodies. He pulled Kagome closer, and she curled up into him, tangling a stocking clad leg with his. He gulped at that. The feeling of her slim leg around his was making him quite uncomfortable, but in a very good way. Kagome’s mouth was right next to his chest, and she moved it to look at his slightly flushed face. To Kagome he looked so beautiful, and so natural. She inhaled, and all she could smell was every scent that made up Inuyasha. She could feel his strong body against hers. She made a decision, and only hoped that he would not tell her no this time.
Inuyasha was willing his erection to go down when Kagome laid a slightly open-mouthed kiss to his neck, right underneath his jaw. His heart skipped a beat, and his erection decided that going down was not a good idea at all. Kagome was still kissing that same spot, over and over, nipping at it with her teeth and then soothing it with her lips and tongue. Inuyasha started to pant, and he kept himself from climbing on top of her and taking control. He would let her set the pace. He would let her run the show. This time anyways.
Kagome loved the way Inuyasha’s skin tasted. Salty, and rich. She reached down and untucked his shirt, sliding her hand underneath to caress the skin on his stomach. It was so hard, the muscled planes contoured and hot to the touch. She ran her hand up until her fingers lightly grazed a silky nipple. Inuyasha arched his back slightly, wanting more of that touch. Kagome knew he was giving in to what she wanted at that point, and that he was surrendering willingly to her. She used her thumb to gently rub circles on his left nipple while she started to become bolder with her mouth. She worked her way up to his jaw and started feathering kisses along the jawline, liking the little sounds he was making. It felt weird to be taking these liberties, but she liked the fact that he was letting her do these things to him. She pinched his left nipple slightly as she raised up on an elbow to look at him.
“Kagome,” he sighed, and pulled her head down so he could kiss her. He kissed her passionately, tugging on her tongue with his own, even as he stayed where he was. Kagome finally lifted away from the kiss and sat up. She reached behind her and unzipped her dress slowly, loving the expression on his face as she slid the dress over her head, and then she tossed it behind her, not caring where it landed. She now only wore her bra, panties, garter belt, and stockings underneath the starry sky. She reached for Inuyasha’s shirt, unbuttoning it slowly without taking her gaze away from his beautiful eyes. When she had it unbuttoned she motioned for him to sit up. The shirt slid off his shoulders, and he tossed it aside. He lifted the undershirt over his head, and tossed it, leaving him with only pants. Kagome unbuckled his belt, and then unbuttoned the pants. She inched the zipper down slowly, and then sat back and waited for Inuyasha to remove the pants. He stared at her immobility, confused.
“What?” he asked.
“I cannot exactly lift you up to take off your pants,” Kagome said kindly. Inuyasha had the decency to blush as he removed the pants. Kagome looked down at him, “Are you nervous?”
“Yes,” he admitted truthfully. He had waited a really long time for this, and he knew that once they got started he would not last long. He only hoped he could last long enough to satisfy Kagome. She looked like some kind of horny angel lying with him under this sky, wearing only sexy lingerie and an even sexier smile. How long had he waited for this, dreamed about this, touched himself thinking of her like this?
Kagome kissed Inuyasha again, and moved so she was lying half on top of him. She had not been surprised to find out that Inuyasha had not worn underwear. And she was also not surprised to find out that he was well endowed. She always knew he probably would be, being a half demon and all. And he was hard as a rock. Kagome bent down and kissed him, slower and softer this time as she reached for his arousal.
“Kagome!” Inuyasha gasped as he felt her soft hand touch his hard length. She touched it gingerly, letting her fingers dance over it, and then she used her fingertips to spread the pale liquid that had risen from the tip all over the head. Inuyasha had just about had enough. He grabbed Kagome’s wrist and flipped them so she was lying on her back. He flicked out a claw and slid it underneath her bra, and sliced it with one movement of his wrist.
“Inuyasha!” Kagome gasped as her breasts were freed to feel the cool night air.
“I’ll buy you another, don’t worry,” Inuyasha mumbled as he took in the sight of Kagome’s bare breasts. They took on a silver sheen in the darkness, and the nipples were tight with arousal and from cold. Inuyasha bent down and licked each one in turn, loving the way Kagome arched up to meet him, her body begging for his mouth. He latched on and suckled the left one while playing with the right, rolling and pinching it between his fingers. Kagome was making whimpering sounds as she rubbed Inuyasha’s ears, drowning in a see of sensation.
Inuyasha brought one of his claws down and sliced the expensive panties Kagome had been wearing, but he left the garter belt, loving those stockings on her legs. Kagome did not even notice as the fabric fell away, revealing her most feminine parts. Inuyasha reigned his claws in as he used a knee to part Kagome’s legs, and moved up to kiss her breathless again. He relished the feeling of their naked bodies pressed against each other, and his hanyou senses were worshipping the smell of arousal and sex in the air. His ears twitched with the lovely little sounds Kagome made as he worshipped her, and he reached down a hand to touch Kagome where he knew she needed it most.
“Inuyasha!” Kagome gasped as she felt Inuyasha fingers part her folds, caressing the dripping flesh. She felt like she was on fire, and it burned so nicely inside of her. His thumb found the engorged button between her legs, and it rubbed circles, making her feel like she was being sucked into a whirlpool. Two fingers found her opening so easily, and they were thrust inside, filling her slightly. Inuyasha began to move those fingers, stroking her from the inside, making her make incoherent noises. Finally she knew she had endured enough.
“Make love to me, Inuyasha. Now, please!” she begged, spreading her legs further. Inuyasha eased down until his erection was even with her entrance.
“This may hurt, Kagome,” Inuyasha warned.
“Not much,” Kagome gasped. She was old enough that her hymen was probably not much of anything anymore. She felt her tunnel begin to widen as it was stretched open by Inuyasha, who was deliberately sinking slowly into her. Centimeter by centimeter he sank, and there was a brief burning sensation as the last of her hymen gave way.
Inuyasha smelt a little blood, but he knew it was normal. He was fully seated inside his love, and it was pure pleasure.
“Kagome? You okay?” Inuyasha asked, concerned.
“Never better,” Kagome growled, and rolled her hips against his.
Both of them panted and gasped as Inuyasha began to move, dancing the world’s oldest dance. They drowned in each other’s mouths and relished in the feeling of two becoming one. When Inuyasha finally threw his head back in completion, Kagome was choked with emotion. And as they stayed there, wrapped naked in each others arms, Inuyasha had never been so glad to have remained a virgin for over five hundred years.
*~*~*~*
Two months later, Kagome and Inuyasha stood next to each other on the top level of the Empire State Building, drinking in the view of New York City. Kagome had never been here before, but she loved it. It was their last night here, before they went back to Tokyo. Inuyasha wore his human disguise, even though there was no one around at this late hour. Plus, it was colder than cold. Kagome held her coffee between gloved hands. It did not even look like it bothered Inuyasha. Kagome glared at him out of the corner of her eye.
“What?” Inuyasha asked defensively.
“I’m cold,” Kagome complained.
“Well, we only have to wait a few more minutes,” Inuyasha explained.
“Why?” Kagome asked.
“You’ll see,” he said enigmatically.
Kagome endured the cold for a few more minutes. Then, she saw what Inuyasha must have been waiting for: fireworks. There were a multitude of fireworks going off in the bay. She watched them wonderously, never even pausing to look at Inuyasha.
Inuyasha walked quietly away, to stand by the elevator. But he had left something on the telescope next to Kagome. He could only hope she liked it.
When the fireworks finished, Kagome turned and knocked a small black box off of the telescope. She stooped to pick it up, and was amazed to find it was a jeweler’s box.
“Inuyasha? Someone must have left this here, we need to go find the lost and found,” Kagome said worriedly. She opened it to look at the inside, and found a perfect, heart-shaped, pink sapphire, with two brilliant cut diamonds on either side, mounted on a platinum band, “Inuyasha? Oh, someone dropped their engagement ring!”
Kagome kept walking until she reached the elevator, and then she held the box out to Inuyasha, “We need to get this to lost and found, right away!”
Inuyasha rolled his eyes and grabbed the box. He opened it and handed Kagome the ring inside, “Keh, wench! The ring’s for you, you dummy!”
Kagome stared at the ring, and then at Inuyasha. At the ring, and back to Inuyasha.
“Oh!” Kagome threw herself at her fiancée, and sobbed her heart out, “Took you long enough!”