Firebrand

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Firebrand
FatalFury

Chapter 14, Part II - The Honeymoon

Willing herself not to think of the events that transpired, she rested her head on the tub and closed her eyes. A moment later and sleep claimed her to a dreamless slumber.

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Inuyasha, on the other hand, was pacing back and forth in his room, making his poor valet dizzy just by watching him. He took Myouga's advice and took a bath himself, seeking his valet's services afterwards. He was now clean-shaven and his overly long hair trimmed to a semblance of order.

"Is there anything else you require, Your Grace?"

The valet inquired of his master, hoping the duke would say nay and dismiss him already. Seeing the duke pacing like a caged tiger was enough to make him nervous. Not to mention cross-eyed too.

Inuyasha stopped his pacing and looked at his valet as though he just realized someone was with him. He dismissed the poor chap immediately.

"No, that's all for tonight, Ambrose. You may take your leave,"

The valet bowed deeply and couldn't help the sigh of relief that escaped his lips.

"Good night, Your Grace,"

Inuyasha resumed his pacing after the doors closed. He was thinking of how best to approach his wife.

'Maybe I shouldn't say anything. I'll just take her to bed and show her how sorry I am,'

The wicked part of Inuyasha's brain thought naughtily.

'You won't be taking her anywhere near a bed unless you apologize, you blockhead. Your wife has a temper, remember? She'd rather toss you out of her rooms than welcome you with open arms if you act like that,'

The logical part of his brain argued soundly.

And so the debate continued, with both parts of his brain arguing for his favor. Inuyasha finally called a halt to his thoughts, deciding to play it by ear. When the clock chimed the hour, he was totally surprised by the time that went by.

'It's late! Damn it all, maybe she's sleeping already,'

Inuyasha cursed himself as he stealthily went to the adjoining sitting room, breathing a sigh of relief at her side of the door being unlocked. His amber gaze sought the bed at once, expecting to find Kagome's figure sleeping. When he did not find her there, he was confused as to her whereabouts. His confusion turned to unease as he saw the untouched food lying on her table.

'Bloddy hell, where are you Kagome?'

As he racked his brains out as to where Kagome could be, he heard a splash from the bathroom. And then silence.

Inuyasha crossed to the bathroom, silent as a thief. He slowly opened the door and let his self in.

'Aahh, so I was right. She's indeed sleeping, after all'

Inuyasha thought amusedly to himself as he stared at his wife sleeping on her tub. Her lips were parted and her incredibly long lashes hid her eyes as she slept innocently.

Her pose, however, was anything but innocent.

He could feel his groin hardening as he feasted his eyes on Kagome. Through the foam that surrounded her, Inuyasha could see the twin peaks of her breasts peeking out at him, her nipples standing proudly erect. One shapely leg was dangling out of the tub and he realized with a groan that her legs were already spread wide, as though taunting him. The apex of her thighs was buried beneath a mountain of bubbles, but he could imagine clearly how the soft curls would look and how her damp folds would feel if he slipped his fingers inside her. Biting back an aroused moan, he took a step towards her.

He cursed his wretched luck however, when he saw his wife's eyes open and light up at him in shock. Inuyasha knew she was going to scream at the top of her lungs but she never quite made it. Moving faster than a blur, he covered her mouth with his one hand as the other pulled her upright to keep her from drowning. She retaliated by biting him. Surprised by the sudden attack, he let her go to nurse his abused hand. Unfortunately, she went under water.

Inuyasha quickly recovered his wits and dragged Kagome out of the water by her hair. She was sputtering and kicking her feet wildly in the water when he came to her rescue and hauled her out of the tub and into his arms. He held her tight as she shuddered uncontrollably, probably from the fact that she almost drowned. He ran his hands up and down her arms in a comforting gesture.

"Sshh, it's alright. I've got you now, sweetheart,"

Inuyasha said soothingly. Kagome surprised him by tossing her head back, her azure eyes blazing with unholy fire as her gaze narrowed dangerously. And here he thought she was upset. She started jabbing a finger to his chest as she unleashed hell.

"You! If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be drowning, you idiot! And what the hell are you doing inside my bath, you pervert!"

Inuyasha growled his displeasure.

"Mind your tongue, woman. I did not give you permission to curse at me. I am your husband,"

He reminded her forcefully.