Kissing Cousins

Chapter Eight

It was arranged that Kurama moved in with the girls, taking a place on the couch. He gave Hiei a list of males that should stop by if they were interested. Most of them were his friends, people he thought he could trust. The idea of any of them actually mating with the girl didn't sit well with him. He didn't think any man should have to put up with her. She made it known she didn't want him there. She'd been forced to quit work so only Sango was still going. Kurama was sure the girl couldn't wait to go everyday just so she could get away from all the bickering taking place in the apartment.

Him and Kagome didn't get along that was more than obvious. His usual calm collected self went out the window the minute she opened her mouth. She had a way of getting to him, it was confusing. Even Hiei had remarked on it, saying it was good to see that he wasn't always so calm. He didn't like it, he prided himself on his demeanor. He had no problem being polite towards Sango. She had come to accept his presence in the apartment believing they were doing what was best for Kagome.

Kagome however was trying to make his life hell and doing a damn good job at it. Most of the time it was him that started the fights. She didn't help matters by doing things she knew annoyed him. Like now, she was in the kitchen slamming cabinets. He was trying to read, the noise getting on his nerves. He took a deep breath, 'Ignore her.'

He groaned when she came to into the livingroom wearing nothing but a tshirt and a pair of pajama shorts. She might as well be wearing nothing but underwear. He watched her walk in front of him and reach over him putting her breast almost in his face. The lamp was cut off pitching the livingroom in almost complete darkness but for the television that had been muted.

Kagome sat down next to him grabbing the remote. The television volume was turned up as she flipped through the channels. "Sango gone to work?"

"Yes, do you mind? I was trying to read something." He reached over to turn the light back on.

"Sorry, I didn't know you could read. I just thought you were looking at the pictures." She turned the channel once more, knowing constant channel surfing pissed him off.

Kurama looked down at the page, the words blurring together. His attention on her legs out the corner of his eye. He felt himself respond, all the blood rushed to his groin. Thankfully the book was there covering up the evidence. He caught himself staring at her mouth as she chewed on her bottom lip. Why did he have to be the one stuck with babysitting her? "Do you mind turning that down some?"

"Actually, yes I do. Don't like it go read out in the kitchen."

"I believe I was here first, you should be considerate and turn it down." He felt like throttling her, he counted to ten.

"Yeah too bad I don't like you and don't wanna me considerate. So when do my studs get here?" She threw the question at him.

"Soon hopefully, so I can go home." He heard her snort and shook his head. "I can only pray that one of them is willing to look past your plain face and your horrid attitude. The thought of the jewel will no doubt draw their attention. Then again I'm not even sure that will help overlook all your flaws."

"Screw you, if you aren't in the room I might have a chance. Just don't be flirting with them and I might be able to snag one. Leave it to that stupid toddler to have the queer try to hook me up." She watched the book hit the table. "That's nice have a tantrum." Her eyes widened when he had her pinned on the couch before she could blink. His hands on her arms holding her down, "What the hell is your problem?"

He brought his mouth down on her shocking them both. Kagome closed her eyes as his soft lips eased up. She found herself returning the kiss, every nerve in her body came alive at the simple touch. His hot tongue darted out licking her bottom lip where she'd been chewing. Her mouth opened causing him to slip inside. He applied more pressure covering her mouth with his, drawing her tongue out. She lightly brushed across his, she moaned in his mouth. Her body was getting hot and a strange tingling sensation was building in her stomach. His tongue dueled with hers for several minutes before he pulled back for air.

Kurama looked down at her flushed face and her swollen lips. He could smell her arousal, proof that she wanted him as much as he wanted her. He swore and quickly got off her, he saw her look of suprise as he walked past the couch. Some fresh air was needed before he did something they'd both regret.

Kagome heard the front door slam, causing a strange ache to form in her chest. He had looked upset before he got up. She muted the television then walked into her room and shut the door. Disappointment filled her, why had he walked away? Correction he had cursed then walked away. Probably couldn't believe that he had actually kissed her. Her lips still tingling from it, she didn't regret it. She climbed into bed hugging her pillows to her.

She should be mad that he had done it but she wasn't. The telephone rang and she reached over to pick it up. Sango was calling in to check up on her like she did every night. After hanging up she rolled over trying to get some sleep.

Kurama opened the door when someone started banging on it loudly. He could hear the voices coming from the otherside and knew who it was. It had been over a week since he had made the mistake of kissing Kagome. She seemed to be ignoring him now which made him angry. If they did talk it was to make rude remarks to one another. He really needed to get away from her.

"Thanks for coming guys. Come in and have a seat but keep the noise down. Sango is sleeping, we don't need to disturb her."

"You never give a shit if someone disturbs my sleep." Kagome retorted feeling jealousy for a slight second. It bothered her that he was always nice to Sango. She'd even heard him compliment her friend on a few occasions. Two nights ago Sango had been forced to wear an evening gown to work for some type of party. Kagome had seen red when she heard Kurama tell her that she was beautiful causing Sango to blush.

"That is true," He waved the men in ignoring her intake of breath. "There she is, I'll leave you alone. Told you not to expect much." He walked out the front door not wanting to watch.

Kagome threw the glass in her hand at the door causing it to burst against the wood. Three shocked pair of eyes stared at her. She didn't pay them any attention feeling the tears begin to sting her eyes. She'd be damned if she let that jerk cause her to cry. "I'll be back, please excuse me." She walked past them and headed to her room.

She jumped in the shower and washed her hair. He'd told them not to expect much, she'd show him. She quickly got out and dried off. It took over twenty minutes to get her hair dry but worth it. She pinned the back up leaving only a few strands, curling them to frame her face. Hair done she applied a little bit of make up. Making sure not to over do it, no need to look like a whore.

She went to her closet looking for the perfect outfit, something casual but sexy. Her hand fell on her dark blue sundress. The back was cut low, with the spaghetti straps it left her neck and shoulders for view. She quickly put the dress on after slipping on a pair of panties. No bra could be worn with it so she had to forfeit the breast support. She examined herself in the mirror before going out, she'd do.

Gasps were heard from the three men as she came walking back into the living room. 'Take that pretty boy.' She gloated as they fought to see who would be able to introduce themself first. The one with the short red hair grabbed her hand first shaking it introducing himself as Jin.

"You can call me Shishi," The one with the blue hair grabbed her hand, instead of shaking it he placed a light kiss over the knuckles. The other guy didn't try to touch her, he nodded and said his name was Touya.

Kurama was sitting on the steps as the door opened and Touya came stepping out. He'd already been outside for two hours giving them time alone with the girl. His eyes were watching the couple playing tennis.

"So she's your cousin." Touya sat down next to him, looking over also.

"Something like that, has she picked one yet?" He held his breath waiting for the answer.

"Nope, think I'll bow out though. It's bad enough with just those two in there, I'd hate to see it if you brought Chu or anyone else over here. I couldn't get a word in between those two. I might come back and reconsider if there was a possibilty of time alone with her. Hard to talk to someone when you have two horny peacocks fighting over her."

"So they actually like her?"

"Why wouldn't they? She's beautiful, charming and seems to have a wonderful sense of humor. We might not want to leave them two alone with her too long. Jin's likely to cart her off into the bedroom." Touya laughed at his joke not seeing the angry look Kurama sent his way.

Kurama got up and walked inside, the first thing he noticed was the broken glass on the floor. Then he looked up when he heard Jin laughing. His eyes landed on the couch, he stopped in his tracks. Mouth dry, eyes wide; he stared at the girl sitting between the two men. With her hair up like that he could see the graceful curve of her neck. The urge to go over and softly kiss the skin filled him. He felt his body react at the sight of her.

He went and sat himself on the recliner trying to look at the television. Touya sat on the floor not far from him looking over at Kagome.

Kagome almost tensed up when she saw him sit down on the chair. It irked her that he didn't even bother looking at her. She'd gone through the trouble to prove to him that she could look attractive and he wasn't even paying attention to her. The thought made her depressed, even with the two men constantly flattering her. She'd had to remove Shishi's hand off her knee a few times already. Jin was being polite and very good company.

"You have a very beautiful neck." Shishi's fingers came up to slide down her neck causing her to jump. "Sensitive are you?"

Kagome felt like decking him but refrained from doing so. For a brief second Kurama had turned to look at them. Shishi's fingers slid over her shoulder, she saw Kurama look at his hand. Then he turned away a look of indifference on his face. She reached up and removed the offending appendage. She sighed in relief when Sango came walking out into the living room. "Sango, excuse me guys. She's up so I'm going to make dinner."


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