The Importance of Being Kept

Sesshoumaru sat Rin on her feet once they were in his apartment. She tried to walk to the couch but tilted over. He caught her and turned her to look at him.

"You're drunk..."

"No shit, Sherlock," Rin said then giggled. "Where have I heard that statement before?"

"Rin, what has gotten into you? This is not the Rin I know."

"No it isn't. It's about time you get introduced to the other side of Rin. The one that don't give a crap!" Rin pulled away from him and walked unsteadily to the couch. She flopped down on it and turned to look at a confused Sesshoumaru.

"Your disobedience is intolerable, Rin. What possessed you to leave this campus without my permission?"

Rin laughed. "Your permission!" She laughed again wildly as if it was the funniest thing she'd ever heard.

Sesshoumaru grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her lightly. "You dare to mock me, this Sesshoumaru, your owner?" He spoke harshly. "After tonight, I will make sure you never get the chance to disgrace me by prancing on top of bar counters again. You will stay in my apartment and only leave when you go to class in which Galieo and Jinko will escort you."

Rin stared up at him quietly with a serious look on her face. Sesshoumaru let her go thinking he'd finally got through to her. She began to walk to the door.

Sesshoumaru frowned. "Where are you going?"

"To my room," Rin said continuing to walk.

"Did you not just hear what I said?"

"Yes, I heard what you said," Rin continued to walk. She had nearly reached the door when Sesshoumaru flew in front of her and slammed it shut.

"Rin, do not make me lose my temper. I am trying very hard to be in control right now."

Rin stared up at the man who she had loved forever it seemed. She didn't know if it was the alcohol in her system that was making her so courageous with the most dangerous youkai on campus or perhaps she was just fed up, but for once she spoke exactly what was in her heart.

"Sesshoumaru...I'm in love with you."

She saw a flicker of some type of emotion pass briefly in Sesshoumaru golden eyes. Maybe it was shock, she could care less at the moment.

"I've been in love with you for a very long time. Do you know what it feels like to be so happy when you're in the presence of the one you love that it feels like you're floating on air and at the same time, feels like you're dying a slow death when you watch the one you love go to another? I felt that way last night. I tried to tell you that I loved you, but Kagura beat me to it and then you left with her. You left me on the floor crying my heart out until all the tears dried and I couldn't cry anymore. Do you know what that did to me, Sesshoumaru? It almost broke me. I can't allow myself to be broken by you or anyone else which is why I'm telling you this now. I can't stand back and watch the man I love continue to turn away from me and sleep with other women. I have been obedient, I have tried so hard to please you in hope that you would love me in return someday, but now the waiting is over. I'm going to walk out of this room and you're not going to stop me. I'm going to sleep in my own bed tonight and tomorrow when I wake up, I'm going to give you two choices."

" First choice, If you think you might love me, if there's any hint that you might love me, then you will come to me and tell me and I will stay with you forever. Second choice, If you don't love me and only want to continue to" keep" me after I've expressed my feelings to you, then you will have to let me go. I will not stay with you as your "kept" human now that you know the truth. To ask me, would be wrong in so many ways. I'm sorry Sesshoumaru to put you in a situation like this, but hey if I can watch the man I love be with everyone but me, I'm sure you'll be strong enough to handle your decision," she gave him a pat on the shoulder. "Sleep on it."

Sesshoumaru watched her open the door and leave too stunned to stop her. Rin made it halfway down the hallway before she felt his strong hand grab her wrist and pull her back into the room. 'Well at least I got the illusion I was in control," was her last thought she had before the door slammed loudly.

Kagome opened her eyes when she heard a door open and close. She found herself in Inuyasha's apartment. He dropped her on the couch and went to the kitchen to drink a bottle of water. She watched him as he gulped the thing down in two seconds. She supposed running all over the city had made him thirsty. He wiped his mouth when he finished and stared at her piercingly with those golden eyes. Kagome began to get nervous. He had told her to not talk to him so she wasn't going to start the conversation.

"Well, what do you have to say for yourself?" Inuyasha finally yelled.

"I had a good time?" Kagome said. Her answer only seem to make him angrier.

"That's not what I meant, Kagome! I know you're new to all of this which is why I'm trying to be patient tonight. As a "kept" woman, you do not run off campus without letting me know where you're going and you sure as hell don't dance with pretty boys that kiss your thigh at a fucking club! I could have killed the guy for what he did."

"What does it matter to you who I'm with? You didn't even know who I was this morning and you had your hands all over me."

Inuyasha suddenly appeared in front of her. "You damn right I did and I'm going to be theonly one to have my hands all over you, you got that!" He grabbed her arms and lifted her to her feet. "Now go take a fucking shower. You smell like that jerk."

"You can't tell me what to do. You can't boss me around like this!" Kagome pushed him away and tried to escape out the apartment, but Inuyasha caught her and carried her to the guest bathroom in the living room.

"Kagome, do not piss me off! You are really pushing it. Let's get something straight that you seem to be forgetting. You are mine! Mine! I don't fucking share, remember? The next time you dance with another guy you will be responsible for his death. I swear you don't want me to go psycho, it's not a pretty sight! Now get your ass in the shower before I rip your fucking clothes off for you!"

Kagome stared up at him for the first time with fear in her eyes. She had never seen Inuyasha this way and she never imagined he would speak to her so harshly. Tears threatened to spill from her eyes as she slammed the door shut and began to undress.

Inuyasha regretted his actions as soon as she closed the door. The look she'd given him made him feel like shit. What was wrong with him? He'd never been so insanely jealous before, not even with Kikyo and she had constantly flirted with other guys while she was with him. He sunk down on the couch with a loud sigh and ran his hands over his face out of frustration.

Kagome took a very long shower trying to buy time before she faced Inuyasha again. Standing up to the possessive youkai took a lot of energy out of her, but she had to be strong. She had to tell him how she truly felt and she had to prepare to have her heart broken if he didn't agree with her. Heartbroken? Had she really fallen for Inuyasha in such a short amount of time?

Inuyasha was waiting for her when she stepped out with a towel wrapped around her. He grabbed her and embraced her tightly.

"Kagome, I'm so sorry, really I am. I don't know what's come over me. I know you were hurt this morning from what I did and that's why you left, but it was never my intention to treat you that way. I wasn't use to you being in my bed, my befuddled mind acted out of instincts. I swear it will never happen again."

"Inuyasha, I can't breathe!" Kagome said coughing.

He loosened his hold on her, but didn't let her go. "I'm also sorry I yelled at you, that was disrespectful of me, you don't deserve it. It's just that when I saw the way that guy was holding you and kissing your thigh, I felt violated somehow. You are mine and this asshole was all over you as if he owned you. I lost it. I can't stand to see another man touch you, I can't! And this jerk definitely went too far. Pretty boy won't be so pretty in the morning. I broke his jaw. Do you see why you can't do stuff like that? You're going to get someone killed."

Kagome pulled back to look up at him. "Then you know how I felt this morning when you thought I was one of your bimbos."

Inuyasha nodded.

Kagome took a deep breath. "Inuyasha, I really like you. I mean, really, really, really like you and it hurts me to think of you with someone else. I don't think I can be a "kept" woman and know that you're sleeping with other girls. I tried to give it a chance, but it's just not me. I guess I'm just as possessive as you are."

"What are you saying, Kagome?" Inuyasha asked looking deep into her eyes.

"I'm saying, I'm finished playing this game! I want the whole package. You either treat me like you're actually dating me or leave me the hell alone, cause guess what Inuyasha, I don't fucking share either!"

"I love it when you're feisty. Gods you're turning me on!" Inuyasha said breathlessly.

Kagome let out a small squeak when he pulled her to him and kissed her. His warm lips pressed against hers exploring their softness. Inuyasha kissed her possessively, not giving her much time to respond. He parted her lips with his tongue and invaded her mouth exploring her intimately. He'd caught her completely off guard. Her brain was screaming at her to push him away, but she couldn't. She was enjoying it too much. She'd never been kissed so thoroughly in her life. She felt herself melting in his arms and completely forgetting what they were arguing about.

Inuyasha growled softly and twisted his her silky hair around his fist holding her in place. Gods, he wanted her. He had never wanted anyone so much in his life. He couldn't stop himself from tasting her and when he did, he was automatically addicted. Already he could smell her sweet essence as her body began to respond to his. His senses were overwhelmed with the taste of her, the smell of her, the feel of her soft warm body pressed against his. The only thing separating them was a towel and his clothes.

Kagome gasped when he pulled away and began to place tender erotic kisses down her neck. His hands moved down her back and squeezed her buttocks through the towel. He moaned in her mouth and scooped his arm under her hips. Kagome suddenly found her back against the floor. Inuyasha straddled her and began to take off his shirt, his lips still attached to her neck. She knew they should stop. They really should stop. She let out a little moan when his tongue struck a sensitive spot on her neck and bit her lip when he began to suck tenderly. Her hands began to trace the smooth skin of his back noticing how the muscles scrunched and moved underneath her fingers.

He sat up lifting her completely off the floor and sat her in his lap. Her legs rested around his hips. Inuyasha continued to plant kisses on her skin, sucking here, nibbling there as his strong arms supported her back and held her steady against him. Kagome was lost in the sensual feelings he was giving her. Somewhere in the back of her head, she knew she needed to stop him. He was getting dangerously close to her breasts and the towel was slowly sliding down lower and lower. Everything came crashing back down to reality when he moved her hips and placed her right over his throbbing monstrous erection. The thing strained against the denim jeans he was wearing ,even the heavy material couldn't hide the heat coming off of it or the way it pulsed right against her...Oh no! Kagome thought suddenly feeling very self conscious. She groaned when he pushed into her and felt her moisture began to seep through his jeans. Oh god, she was mortified. How had he managed to get her body to respond to him so quickly? She was totally turned on, little sparks of electricity was flowing through every part of her body, especially down there.

"Kagome," Inuyasha whispered. "I want you so badly. I know you want me too. I could drown in your scent." The towel slid down and his lips stroked over the top of her breast. He traced over it with his tongue leaving a long wet mark and bit her lightly.

"Inuyasha," she mumbled grabbing a handful of his hair when he pushed into her hard. His arousal pressing tightly against her. She felt herself tremble against him. He bit down on her skin slightly harder and pushed against her again. Kagome lost it. Her head fell against his shoulder as her body began to convulse in a huge orgasm that took her completely by surprise. Inuyasha held her tightly against him as she gasped and tried to catch her breath. His large hands rubbed up and down her small back lovingly as he continued to rock against her wanting to extend her pleasure. However, he found out he was not in complete control of himself like he thought. Feeling her wetness sinking through his jean and covering him like warm liquid and smelling how the room filled sharply with her scent, he also lost control.

"Kagome," he groaned loudly and held her in a death grip.

Kagome felt his organ throb wildly against her, he let out a soft groan and a long trembled shook his entire body. She closed her eyes, her face turning fiery red as she felt his hot semen explode against her, drenching his jeans and her at the same time. This had definitely gotten out of hand...

Inuyasha brought her head down to capture her lips in a long passionate kiss. Kagome felt herself melting against him again, but this time she was able to stop herself. There was no way she was going to let this youkai seduce her again and go even further than they did just now. Somehow she managed to pull away from him. She pushed him off of her hard and got up.

"Kagome!" Inuyasha tried to grab her, but she quickly dodged him and ran into his room slamming the door shut.

He heard the door lock. Frowning, he got up and tried to turn the knob. "What the hell, Kagome? How the hell are you going to lock me out of my own bedroom!"

"Easy, just as easily as you seduced me on your living room floor!" She yelled.

"Kagome, don't turn this into something bad. What we did was very special to me."

Kagome sunk against the door, her heart pounding, butterflies fluttering in her stomach. She had been so afraid he was using her just to get off, like he probably did with any girl, but he hadn't. She needed to hear those words, he had no idea how badly she needed to hear him say that right now. She sighed with relief.

"Kagome," Inuyasha said through the locked door. "I don't know what it is about you, but I can't stop thinking about you, I want to be with you all the time. I don't want to be with anyone else but you. Every since I've met you, I've lost all interest in other girls, they don't do a thing for me anymore, only you can turn me on so much that I can't control myself. I'm sorry if I embarrassed you or hurt you again in some way, but I'm afraid whenever we get close this is going to happen. Sorry, but I can't be any more honest with you than I am now. I want you and I always will. Besides, you can't expect to parade around me in a bath towel and not expect me to ravish you."

Kagome giggled and suddenly thought of Rin. Hadn't she done the exact same thing with Sesshoumaru? Except the only difference was, Sesshoumaru had ran off with another woman and left her weeping on the floor. Maybe Inuyasha wasn't as bad as his brother or Miroku after all. Still, she didn't want Inuyasha to think she was easy. After all, she was still a virgin and had never ever done anything like this with a guy.

" You can sleep on the couch!" She found herself telling him.

"What the...this is my apartment woman not yours!" Inuyasha yelled.

"No, it's ours remember?" Kagome said using his words against him.

"Kagome, open this door right now!" Inuyasha banged on it.

"Why so you can ravish me again? No way!"

He suddenly got quiet. Kagome wondered what he was up to. She heard the door knob turn slowly the hinges began to creek under the pressure. "Don't you dare tear off that door knob Inuyasha or I swear I'll never speak to you again!"

He let out a frustrated yell and stomped off. Kagome smiled. Perhaps she was being a little too hard on him, but she just couldn't face him right now, not after what they'd one. She went into the bathroom to take another shower still blushing heavily. All of this just because some guy had kissed her thigh while dancing...