Let Me Be Your Downfall

Wow. First off I want to give my sincerest appreciation to the people who reviewed and encouraged me. I got 3 times the number of reviews I got the first time I posted this and it was an EXTREMELY pleasant surprise. It makes me feel even better about posting the second chapter which includes my very first lemon. Warning: there are definately out of character elements in the final 2 chapters of this story, but I hope you enjoy it anyways. It response to a question posed by NewKitty I would like to say that I enjoyed this story and thought it wasn't half bad, but that doesn't mean other people are going to agree with me. I felt very nervous about other opinions but am now very thankful that kind people (like you!) out there liked it and let me know how they felt =) Hope you continue to do so and please enjoy the continuation.....


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Let Me Be Your Downfall
Chapter 2

They didn’t speak as Inuyasha flew over the ground. They fell gracefully into the well and Kagome sucked in her breath sharply. She had forgotten the disconcerting sensations, but the cool breeze of the past was lifting her hair before she could worry about it. Neither of them could hold a thought for very long anyways. Their senses were too wrapped up in just clinging to one another. Inuyasha was speeding through the treetops but held Kagome so tight she barely felt him hit and leave the branches. He was moving completely on instinct now. All the times he had dreamed of going to Kagome he had never thought past climbing through her window. His mind had always gotten stuck on his own worries. Whether he would even find her there. But as soon as Kagome had fallen into his arms he had reacted. His heart had guided him back through the well and he knew where he was headed.

He thought about the building. It was still relatively new, only about 3 months old. He thought about the cover he had built across the front of it so you could sit outside in the evening and watch the stream tumble by. He thought about the area next to it which had been set aside for a garden, but had never been cultivated. He thought about the interior rooms, two smaller ones perfect for young children, and the larger one with the big bed and separate dressing area. Perfect for a husband and his wife.

He suddenly realized what he had unconsciously done when he’d built the house. He had created a home for a family. His family. Now he knew why Miroku, upon seeing the structure, had asked him if he’d gone to see Kagome. It also explained why he had never slept one night within it’s walls. He hadn’t been ready for the house yet. It sat quietly and serenely, waiting for someone to be with him when he officially stepped across the threshold. Well, now it was time. And he would be carrying someone through that front door with him.

After what seemed like only a few minutes Inuyasha’s feet came to a gentle stop on soft, damp grass. He stood before his house and hugged Kagome a little tighter. She let out a soft sigh in response and curled her arms further around his neck. It took a few moments for her to realize that they were no longer moving and open her eyes. First she looked at Inuyasha and smiled at his upturned face. Then she turned her head to the side and looked at her surroundings. Her eyes widened as she took in the beautiful landscape. The trees seemed to stand guard around the secluded paradise. A wide stream ran across the far side, dipping down into a deep pool before flowing back into the forest. Thick, soft grass covered the ground with patches of wildflowers adding color and perfume. She followed the view to her left and suddenly gasped. There on the edge of the clearing, surrounded by flowers and a small pathway, was a medium sized house. But this house was nothing like the ones Kagome had seen in the villages. It had a wide, sweeping porch running across the front of it with two comfortable looking chairs facing towards the stream. Instead of a drape a large wooden door guarded the entrance and was flanked by two windows with creamy yellow curtains covering them. Inuyasha started moving towards the house and soon was setting Kagome down inside. She turned in a semi-circle and took in the rooms. It was beautiful. Whoever had built this home had put much care into the process. There were no gaps between the wooden planks of the walls, and instead of dirt under her feet Kagome saw more wood which had been rubbed down until it gleamed. To her left was a table with an elegant cloth covering it and on the floor were plush cushions offering soft comfort to hungry guests. Inuyasha then took her hand and led her further inside the building. As they walked Kagome realized what seemed off about the structure. It had obviously been built by loving and deliberate hands, yet it didn’t seem to be lived in. Life and laughter didn’t emanate from the walls. Everyday use wasn’t lying on table tops and stacked in corners. A confused frown played across her brow as she tried to figure out who owned the house. And why had Inuyasha brought her here? She didn’t remember ever being in this house before, and only someone of importance would have such a structure. Inuyasha glanced back at her with a smile and tugged lightly on her hand, urging her into a room at the very end of the hallway.

Kagome entered the room and almost walked into Inuyasha’s back. It was close to pitch black inside. “Stay here for just a second,” Inuyasha said before letting go of her hand. Almost as an afterthought he bent down and whispered in her ear, “Close your eyes.” Kagome raised an eyebrow at his request, then complied with a little smile on her lips. He quickly moved forward into the room and soon Kagome could make out growing light through her closed eyelids. After a few more minutes of shuffling he came back to her and tentatively took her hands in his. Now that he‘d gotten her here, he felt nervous as hell. He took a deep breath to help gather his courage then finally spoke. “OK, open ‘em”.

Kagome’s eyes fluttered open and her mouth dropped. They were standing in the middle of what was obviously a master bedroom. But it wasn’t the room itself which caught her attention, it was the decorations. The walls were covered in a gold and cream stripe from ceiling to floor. Great burgundy drapes surrounded a large window on one side of the room and an armchair in the same color sat in the corner. To her left was a large wooden armoire, hand carved in a beautiful mahogany and standing almost the height of the wall. All these things were striking in themselves, but it was the bed which obviously reigned supreme. It was very different from the sleeping futons she had seen in other homes of this time. This bed was all wood and of almost massive proportions. It’s high headboard and four posts dominated the large room. As she stepped closer she noticed the same beautiful carvings from the armoire wrapped around it’s wooden corners and cream and burgundy drapes fell elegantly from the tops of the posts. The same colors dressed the comforter and pillows, which even had braided tassels hanging from them. The view was topped off with an elegant glass globe that fell from the center of the ceiling and held dozens of candles to cast a warm, muted glow over the scene. Kagome let her hand glide softly over the smooth material of the bedspread and she couldn’t seem to speak. Finally, she looked to Inuyasha. He was standing where she left him with a soft look on his face. “This room is breathtaking!” she whispered. A dazzling smile spread across his features, and Kagome couldn’t help but feel a little lightheaded at the sight. Then a thought struck her, and she cocked her head to one side. “Inuyasha,” she said, “this room seems somehow familiar to me, but the rest of the house doesn’t at all.”
His grin got even bigger and he walked towards the armoire. He opened it’s large doors and rustled inside for a moment before turning towards Kagome with a folded up sheet of paper in his hands. She looked at him curiously, then reached out and took the page. It was not made from the same material used for the scrolls of his time period, but instead it was a glossy single page, like what one would find in a modern day magazine. Kagome glanced at Inuyasha for a moment then began to unfold it. It was weathered and the creases were so deep they had begun to rip in places. It looked as though someone had opened it and then folded it back up hundreds of times. Inuyasha leaned slightly towards her with anticipation bubbling in his eyes. She finally got it open and had turned towards the light to see better when her eyes widened and a loud gasp rushed from her lips. There on the page was an almost exact replica of the room she was standing in. The colors, the window, even the designs carved into the bed and armoire-it was amazing how much they were the same.

A scene suddenly flashed through Kagome’s mind. She had been back home hanging out with her school friends in her room. The girls were looking through fashion magazines and talking about what they wanted their dream homes to look like when Kagome had become entranced with a particular furniture advertisement. It displayed a bedroom with cream and burgundy bedding and beautiful wood furnishings. She had torn the page out to keep and laid it on her desk, but after her friends had gone home and Kagome was by herself she couldn’t find it anywhere. Soon after that Inuyasha had shown up and the picture had been forgotten in her rush to pack.

Now she stood staring at that picture and she was completely speechless. After what seemed like an eternity to Inuyasha she looked up at him and tears glistened her eyes. “You built all this?” she whispered in wonder and disbelief. He nodded lightly and a blush crept up his neck. “It wasn’t all me. Miroku and some of the men from the village helped out. It was hard to find things to match the picture, but they all jumped into the project with a lot of enthusiasm. I think they liked the challenge.” He suddenly dropped his gaze to the floor and shoved his hands into his sleeves. “I know it isn’t exactly like what you wanted, but we all worked really hard to get it as close as possi…..!” he let out a whoosh of air as Kagome threw herself into his arms. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her tightly as she cried against his chest. “Shhh, don’t cry Kagome. I built all this to make you happy.” This only seemed to make her cry harder and he was soon worrying about what he had done wrong. Finally her tears slowed and she looked up into his concerned face. His breath caught at what he saw. A beautiful smile graced Kagome’s lips and above them her eyes glowed with what could only be love. He swallowed and continued to stare down at her. “Oh Inuyasha!” she breathed. “I can’t believe this is all real. I spent so many nights crying myself to sleep wondering if you even remembered my name. Then, to walk into my room and find you there……I thought I was dreaming. I thought if I ran to you I would end up grasping air.” She leaned her forehead against his chest and took a shuddering breath. “Now to find myself with you again, and to know that the whole time you were thinking of me and even…..missing me.” Her shoulders began to shake again and she clenched at his shirt. “Oh gods. I have loved you for so long. So very, very long…..” Inuyasha wrapped his arms tighter around her small frame and tucked her head securely under his chin. He had never thought he would hear those words from anyone, let alone her, and now that he had he was in a daze. She loved him. With all her heart she really did love him. And not only that, she had loved him for a long time. He closed his eyes and leaned his head back. He had never confessed belief in anything more than himself, but right then he let out a silent thanks to whatever power had brought this moment about. As the last of the aching loneliness left his heart he couldn‘t help but feel awe. Yes, only a miracle could have given him the beautiful girl in his arms.

They stood like that for a while, both of them content to just feel. Then Kagome shifted in Inuyasha’s arms so she could look up into his golden eyes. She smiled lovingly at him and gently wiped the last of her tears with her fingers. “Well, what a fun pair we are! I can’t speak without crying and you can’t seemed to speak at all.” He laughed at her words, the rumbling of his chest vibrating against her. “I can speak just fine, but you’ve been practically pouncing on me since I went to you. I barely made it through your bedroom window before you attacked me.” He smiled as she looked away and blushed gorgeously. He leaned forward until his lips were only inches from her ear. “Not that I’m complaining,” he assured her in a husky whisper, “That kiss was even better than the ones I’ve been dreaming about for years.” She gasped and looked at his face to see if he was joking. Then she regretted it. His eyes smoldered with a light she had never seen before and she couldn’t seem to take her gaze off of his mouth. She swallowed and backed quickly out of his embrace. “I..uh…I’m sorry about that. I don’t know what came over me. I guess I was just so shocked to see you. It’s been awhile, after all.” Inuyasha hadn’t moved a muscle, but the look in his eyes was making Kagome extremely nervous. “If I had known how I was going to be greeted, I would have gone and gotten you a lot sooner.” A wicked smile spread easily across his already distracting lips. Kagome’s mouth suddenly went dry. She may have been inexperienced, but she was still a woman and something deep inside of her was reacting to that smile. He took a step toward her and she took another one backwards. “Well, either way, I’m very glad you did finally come. Now we can catch up. You’ve obviously been busy, but what about everyone else? Miroku, Sango, Shippo…” By this time Kagome was moving steadily backwards and Inuyasha was slowly stalking her moves. She felt like some kind of prey, and Inuyasha’s face showed he had every intention of catching her. “They’re all fine,” he said in a deceptively smooth tone. “Oh, that’s good,” she said in an overly bright one. She was trying desperately to come up with something else to ask him when she suddenly backed up into something very solid. Her eyes widened as she realized she’d walked right into the wall. She glanced to either side and her eyes got bigger. To the right was another wall and to the left…..the bed.
Her gaze flew forward and she saw Inuyasha leaning casually against the bedpost. She hadn’t walked into the corner on accident. He had lead her into the trap. Her heart started beating double-time. “Kagome am I making you nervous?” His voice slid over her senses like warm honey and she stuttered a little in her reply. “Of…of course not.” He started moving toward her again and she suddenly felt like the temperature of the room had risen 50 degrees in the last five minutes. She stood completely still and stared at him as he got closer and closer. Finally he stood directly in front of her and leaned his hands against the wall on either side of her head. Kagome wasn’t breathing at all now. She could only stare up into his heavy-lidded gaze. “Kagome,” he whispered, “if I didn’t know any better I’d say you were trying to avoid me.” She opened her mouth to speak, but couldn’t seem to push anything out. He smiled down at her, then leaned forward until his face was a few inches from the side of her neck. He breathed in deeply, and Kagome felt her legs start to tremble. His warm breath caressed her over-sensitized skin as he began to speak. “I have dreamt of your scent for so long, Kagome. Ached for it. Now, it’s like I’m surrounded by it.” He dipped his head again and Kagome’s eye’s fluttered closed. “I’m sorry,” she let out in a breathless whisper. This time, he let his nose graze the side of her neck as he made a path up to her ear. He then slid along the side of her jaw and up until he was finally poised above her mouth. He looked down at her closed eyes and tried to control his breathing. He had not planned on seducing her when he got her here, but being so close to her again was intoxicating. She was all he could smell, and skin had never looked so soft, so tempting. But he wouldn’t do anything she didn’t want to do. If it killed him, he would walk away from her before taking anything she didn’t give freely. He waited a few moments and then whispered her name. Kagome slowly opened her eyes to find him mere inches from her. He was staring at her intently, like he was searching for something. Kagome’s breathing was shallow and her eyes kept alternating between his dark gaze and his full lips. He quirked up one eyebrow and she suddenly knew what he was doing. He was asking. She almost burst out laughing. All the times Inuyasha had done what he pleased without any regard for her feelings, and now he had suddenly gotten manners. Now when she knew she could deny him nothing. It was too ironic.

Kagome stared at him a few seconds longer, then let her body sink against him. She immediately found herself pinned between the wall and Inuyasha’s body, his mouth crashing down to claim hers. Heat seemed to flash everywhere they touched and her arms instinctively pulled him closer. He sensed her unspoken request and tightened his hold. His lips parted and he let his tongue run across her bottom lip. She gasped at the action and he took the opportunity to slide into her mouth. He began to slowly rub his tongue against hers and Kagome let out a low moan. The sound only fueled his desire and soon his hands were running up and down her body. She kissed him back with just as much fervor, making up for her inexperience with pure enthusiasm. Her hands tangled in his hair and she unconsciously pushed her hips into his. Inuyasha growled low in his throat and his hands reached down to cup her bottom, pulling her flush against his arousal. Kagome’s eyes flew open at the contact, but then they rolled back and she let out a low groan at the delicious feelings it created. He slipped one hand up between them and gently cupped her breast. This only made Kagome moan louder and she soon found herself moving against him, pushing and pulling back in a rhythm she fell into without thought.

Inuyasha was in heaven. Kagome was kissing him, clinging to him, and his nostrils were filled with the scent of her passion. He left her swollen lips and began tasting the flesh that had been taunting him for so many years. He felt the breath catch in her throat as he slid his tongue down her neck. He nipped lightly at the pulse there and then continued his descent, kissing and licking her collarbone, then running his tongue underneath the edge of her nightgown. Kagome shivered in response and Inuyasha let his thumb rub lightly over her nipple. She gasped and fisted her hands in his hair. He ran his tongue over the nightgown and between her breasts, then made an aching path to the side until his hot breath took the place of his thumb. Kagome couldn’t breathe at all. Her whole body was frozen in anticipation of his next action. Inuyasha leaned forward and tightened his hold around her before placing his mouth against her tip and slowly lapping his tongue across it. Kagome would have collapsed if it weren’t for his arms. The feel of him touching her, even through her clothing, was enough to send her into a fit of trembling. He repeated his actions, then began to suck gently on her breast, the sound of satin against skin arousing them both. Just when Kagome had begun to think she couldn’t take anymore, he stopped. He kept his body pressed firmly to hers, but he lifted his head and leaned it onto the wall beside her head. She could hear his ragged breath in her ear and his entire body seemed to pulse against her.

After a few moments Inuyasha pulled slightly away from her. He looked deep into her passion filled eyes and a soft smile settled onto his face. “Kagome,” he said in a low, intense voice, “I love you more than anyone I’ve ever known and I will continue to love you until the day I take my last breath. I want to show you that completely and make you my mate, but I need to know that you’re ready. I know you said you loved me, but we’ve still been apart for a long time. If you want to get to know each other again, I will wait. I will always wait for you.”
Kagome blushed lightly at his comments, then looked him directly in the eye. “I admit I was a little scared when you first, uh, alluded to this, but I’m not scared now.” A smile flitted across her lips,” A little nervous maybe, but not scared.” She reached her hands out and laid them gently against his chest. “Inuyasha, there is nothing in the world I want more than to be your mate. I want to be one with you. I have saved myself to belong only to you. Please, don’t make me wait any longer.”

Inuyasha’s eyes widened at her remarks, and his heart seemed to swell. He crushed her to him in a loving hug and let out his breath against her neck. “ I will never let you go again.” With that he swung her up into his arms and took the few steps to the bedside. He laid her gently against the soft fabrics and then stood back to remove his outer kimono. The red garment fell to the floor, followed by his white undershirt. He decided to keep his pants on for the time being and took his place beside her. Kagome was suddenly face to face with a half naked Inuyasha. She had seen him topless before, but it was only when he needed medical attention and his safety had been the only thing on her mind. Now, she stared at his lean, rippled upper body and felt heat begin to pool in her stomach. She was fascinated with the way his arms curved and how his stomach tightened when he breathed. She suddenly realized she was staring and turned her head quickly to the side. Inuyasha placed his hand against her cheek and pulled her back to meet his gaze. “Don’t worry Kagome,” he said with a little chuckle, “you’ll be seeing a whole lot of me from now on.” Kagome’s face flushed a bright crimson, but her embarrassment was soon forgotten as Inuyasha dipped his lips down and onto hers. She immediately opened her mouth for him and it wasn’t long before her head was swimming. In their new position she was able to run her hands along his bare back, reveling in the feel of silken skin over corded muscle. She let her hands wander around to the front of him and felt him suck in his breath when her fingers brushed across his nipples. She let them trail over the spot again and felt a rush of excitement at his immediate reaction. After a few minutes of taunting he grabbed her hands. “So you like that, do you?” he growled against her ear. Kagome started to giggle but then let out a loud gasp as he reached between them and smoothly sliced her nightgown from collar to navel. She didn’t have time to protest as his silver head dipped low and he began to circle her nipples with his tongue. Before she could catch her breath he pulled her fully into his mouth and Kagome arched, almost coming off the bed. Her hands gripped the back of his head and she couldn’t stop the moans from escaping her lips. The heat in her stomach began to spread lower and moisture seemed to be building between her thighs. Inuyasha soon moved to the other side and continued to torture her with his mouth. While she was completely wrapped up with his ministration, he let his hand glide down her side, over her smooth stomach, and across her pelvic bone. His fingers made small circles along her thighs before he let his knuckles brush against the top of her heat. Kagome sucked in her breath and froze. He began tugging a little harder at her breast, then let his fingers run purposefully over the junction where her thighs met. She instinctively clamped her legs together. He pulled just far enough away from her to speak gently. “It’s alright Kagome. What I’m going to do will make it easier for you this first time. I promise you’ll enjoy it.”
She looked into his eyes and gave him a shy smile. “I know,” she whispered,” it will just take a little getting used to.”
He leaned up and placed his mouth against her ear. “I promise after I start, you’ll want me to keep going.” He punctuated his remarks by running his tongue over the rim of her ear, making Kagome moan and arch her back. He brought his mouth back to her breast and as he took the tip into his mouth he slid a finger between her wet folds. Kagome was too far gone to keep up with the two pleasure points. He lapped his tongue over her nipple as his finger made circles around her core. Finally he centered his attention on the small nub of nerves hidden at the top. Kagome’s eyes flew open and her whole body felt like it was separating. She whimpered and clawed at his back while he slid his mouth up her neck and took her lips in a burning kiss. Soon her thighs were parted wide and she was bucking against his hand. His slid his finger down and pushed inside of her while his thumb continued to stroke her. When he felt her body begin to tense he slowed his movements and began pulling his hand away from her most sensitive areas. He lifted himself from her and quickly removed the remains of their clothes before settling between her thighs. He kissed her again and caressed her breast gently. She moaned into his mouth and began pushing herself up against him. After a few minutes he gripped both her hips and with painful slowness pushed the tip of his arousal against her opening. She was wet with desire and so tight he broke out in a sweat, but he was determined to make this as painless as possible. “Kagome,” he rushed out in a ragged voice, “you know this is going to be a little uncomfortable the first time. Please just try to relax and soon you won’t even remember the pain.” He looked down at her face as she opened her eyes. She stared at him for a moment, then nodded her head with a little smile and reached for him. He leaned forward to take her lips again and at the same time pushed farther into her. She tensed a little at the motion, then ran her hands down his arms in encouragement. He pulled back a little and then eased into her again, this time going just a little farther. He continued the torturously slow pace until he finally felt the barrier of her innocence. Kagome glanced up and saw the hesitation and concern on his face. His cheeks were flushed and he was breathing like there wasn’t enough air in the world to fill his lungs. She knew he was fighting his body to make her comfortable and her hands suddenly came up to cup his face. Loving eyes looked solemnly into his as she spoke softly, “Don’t worry Inuyasha. I was ready for you a long time ago.” With that she wrapped her arms around his neck and pushed her hips up against him. He took the offer and plunged fully inside her. The feeling of her tight passage surrounding him almost finished him right then and there. His demon blood was screaming that he take her and give himself release, but he forced himself to lie completely still so they could both get used to the feelings coursing through them. Kagome’s entire body had gone tight but after a few moments she relaxed and even slid her hands through his hair. He lifted his head to look at her and she smiled at him. “It feels so odd. Like I’m completely filled with you. I think it’s OK to move now.”
He pulled away from her a little and kissed her lips lightly. “Are you sure?’
Her smile got bigger. “Yeah, I think I am.”
His lips quirked in response. “As long as you remember, you asked for it.”
With that he pulled out partway and then slid himself back inside her, pushing his pelvis against her in the process. She gasped at the new sensations and lifted her knees slightly to pull him in even deeper. He moaned in response and repeated his actions. Soon he was pulling out faster and faster, coming almost completely free of her before driving back in. His mouthed clamped down onto her breast again, his fangs grazing against the soft flesh in he eagerness. She cried out sharply and then lifted her legs to wrap them around his waist. Inuyasha knew he was careening dangerously close to his own end so he slid his arm between them and began to massage her with his hand. After a few moments he could feel Kagome begin to tighten around him. Her nails dug into his back and she cried out his name as her body began to splinter into a thousand vibrating pieces. He slammed into her with demon speed and encouraged her to let herself go. Then he gripped her hips firmly and with one final thrust followed her into oblivion.

Alright!! And my first lemon is back up for everyone's inspection. I know I kind of drew it out a little with all the mushy stuff but hey, I'm a chick what can I say. I hope all the reviewers from the first chapter catch this second act and like it as much. Maybe even some new readers will join in. I do have a final chapter to this short story that I should get up tomorrow and I am looking forward to everyone's comments. Until then goodnight and happy reading;)