Battle of Wills (revised)

Kagome sat next to fire cooking dinner as the sun began to set against the horizon. They hadn't spoken since they got back to camp. There had been two or three moments were she was concerned he might ask the questions she was unprepared to answer, but for now the tension seemed to have disapated. She shifted uncomfortably as Sesshomaru stared at her. He had been staring at her, in fact, ever since they returned to camp. She did not look at him for more then two seconds at a time, something about the way he was looking at her adding to her discomfort. His look was calculating and predatory. It made Kagome feel like she was being hunted by a wild animal. As if he was biding his time to see if she would run. Because of the uncomfortable glances, she had remained silent for the most part, but now it was getting to be too much.

She stood up forcefully, “What?!” locking her arms against her sides.

Sesshomaru simply smiled; a slight gleam in his eye as he continued to stare.

Kagome glared at him, “I’m speaking to you.” She almost snarled.

“I heard you.” He answered in his monotone voice.

“You know I hate it when you do that!” she growled.

“Do what?” he questioned.

“That!” She barked, her face filled with frustration.

“Speak?” he smirked.

“You're avoiding my question..” She grumbled in a low tone.

Sesshomaru simply smiled and continued to stare as Kagome sat back down next to the fire.

Finally, she looked at him again. “Are you going to stare at me all night with that stupid grin on your face?”

“No.” he answered almost playfully.

“I hate you.” She mumbled as she turned back to her food preparation. She blinked in surprise as a low chuckle escaped Sesshomaru’s lips. They fell silent again until Kagome had finished her meal.

“The sun is setting.” He remarked turning to the horizon.

“It does that.” She answered with a grin.

“Your body will require rest soon.” He remarked again raising an eyebrow.

“It will.” She smirked again, quite pleased with herself.

“Do you dare mock the Demon Lord of the Western Lands?” He questioned in an authoritative tone.

“No.” Kagome answered blandly grinning from ear to ear. She looked up and noticed Sesshomaru was smirking at her again. She smiled at him playfully and then looked at the horizon. “I wonder what everyone is doing back in your time.” She pondered out loud as she rested her head against her legs.

Her face seemed to fade into unhappiness before Sesshomaru’s eyes, causing him to get up and sit beside her. She gave him a weak smile, “I wonder if they’ve even noticed were missing.”

Sesshomaru placed a comforting hand on Kagome’s shoulder. “Do not despair Kagome, we will find the path. You should rest.”

“I’m not tired.” She sighed with a shiver.

Without uttering a word Sesshomaru scooped the small girl up in his arms and walked her over to the sleeping bag.

“Sesshomaru?” She questioned.

“I made a promise Kagome, and this Sesshomaru is a man of his word.”

Kagome’s eyes grew wide as Sesshomaru laid her down on top of the sleeping bag and began to remove his clothing. She covered her eyes, peeking through her fingers and whispering to the man towering over her. “What promise?”

“I intend on keeping you warm.” He stated in a monotone voice. “Remove your clothing.”

Kagome stared at him in disbelief.

“Remove your clothing or I will.” He demanded in a more authoritative tone.

Kagome complied, crawling into the sleeping bag as she bunched and shifted around removing her wet clothing. “Sesshomaru, I know I was whining about it being cold but I really didn’t expect…….We could just build a bigger fire.”

“Unacceptable.” He commanded. “I also promised not to leave you alone as I did this morning.”

Kagome rolled on her side, pressing her body against the inner fabric of the sleeping bag, covering her eyes with her hands. She bit her lip as she felt familiar toes run down her back as they entered the sleeping bag behind her. Sesshomaru crawled in beside her, wrapping his arm around her waist. He placed his lips against her ear and spoke softly. “Acceptable?”

Kagome nodded slowly. She could feel his breath against the tender flesh of her neck once again. The feeling was sending chills down her spine. Sesshomaru brought his hand up and placed it between her breasts, his claws grazing the skin lightly. “Your heart is beating loudly.” He whispered into her ear causing Kagome to gasp slightly. He could still sense a bit of fear mixing in with the lust that permeated her scent. It confused him. “Kagome,” he whispered, “Face me.”

She froze for a long moment, her mind racing, and then finally turned to face the demon lord. He stared into her eyes, brushing a lock of hair off of her face and behind her ear with his hand gently. “Why do you fear me?” he questioned, a cold expression once again upon his face as he focused on a strand of her hair..

“I-I-It’s not you.” She stuttered, “I’ve never…..been…….this close to anyone before.”

Sesshomaru gave her a warming look. “Do you believe me when I tell you I would not harm you?”

Kagome nodded.

He pulled a lock of her hair free, letting it lay gently against his palm and inhaled deeply. He closed his eyes momentarily and then looked deep into her eyes. “I know that you want me.” Kagome stiffened as he continued, “Your body screams it at me almost constantly. It is not by chance that we find our paths crossed in such a way.” He lowered a hand down her stomach lightly resting it on her hip. “I want you Kagome.” He whispered, his voice trembling.

Kagome stared into his eyes searchingly, her body burning underneath his touch. She attempted to speak but could not will the words to come out. Sesshomaru sensing her hesitation brought his lips down to hers and began kissing her lightly. Kagome lay there for a moment, letting him kiss her. She closed her eyes slowly, allowing herself to be lost in the sensation before returning the kiss passionately and wrapping her arms around his neck. Sesshomaru inhaled deeply as if he had been holding his breath waiting for her answer. He grumbled a soft purr as she opened her mouth to his, allowing his tongue to taste her sweet lips. He deepened the kiss, pressing her body against his, moaning his pleasure into her wanting mouth, as he moved a shaky hand down her torso.

They both panted and groaned into the frenzied kiss as they allowed their hands to roam over each others bodies. Kagome gasped as she felt a clawed finger rub lightly against her thigh, slowly working its way between her legs. She broke the kiss, staring at him with shock as she felt his finger part her womanhood and lightly rub her clitoris. Sesshomaru simply smiled down at her, taking in her reaction as he concentrated his attention on the area. Kagome pulled on his neck attempting to reinstate the kiss only to have the demon lord pull away, smirking down at her. “You’re so beautiful.” He whispered into her ear as the nub grew under his attentive fingers. Kagome moaned loudly, throwing her head back as she felt her body being pushed toward something she could not explain. Sesshomaru watched as the girls face flashed with excitement, confusion, happiness, and fear almost all at the same time. He nibbled on her neck lightly and purred into her ear as soothingly as possible.

Kagome wimpered loudly. Her entire form no longer tingled but ached with a longing she had never felt before. This new found feeling began to build and spread inside her body, every inch of her being filled with this...light...something so wonderful she could not describe it. Her muscles strained against it as the force grew stronger. It caused her to writh in extasy. Her mind swam with images she'd never dare dream of. Colors she had never seen. She was being consumed by the intensity of it all and the world around her seemed to fade away, until only the sensation remained Suddenly, she grasped his arm, her face tensing as her eyes rolled back in her head. “Oh gods!” she cried as she fell back to earth, her body trembling beneath him. Sesshomaru smiled down at her and continued his ministrations until he felt her body relax again. He wrapped an arm around her as she caught her breath.

“I-I had no idea.” She muttered weakly, her body still swimming with new sensations.

Sesshomaru smirked at her lightly nipping at her lips. “Acceptable?”

Kagome nodded.

He smirked at her again as he raised his body above hers, giving her a searching gaze.

She stared at him for a few moments until nodding her approval.

He stared into her eyes as he slowly lowered his body against hers. He placed a hand next to her head as the other guided his erection against her. Kagome gasped as she felt him part her lips, running the tip of his engorged shaft against her delicate folds. She began to gasp again as she felt the calling of her body once more. She needed him, needed to be filled with him. Her body ached desperately for it.. She spread her legs and pulled at him, begging him to fill her. He growled softly but did not comply. He was driving her mad. She could barely breath. If he didn't take her soon she might snap. The ache made her eyes water. She wimpered loudly pulling on him again, this time more forcefully.

He complied.

Slowly and with a heavy sigh he began to lower himself into her. Her heart beating, her scent, her gentle pleading it was too much. He needed to be inside her, NOW. Slowly he pushed on as her slick walls accomidated his girth, wrapping around his length until he could no longer tell where she began and he ended. He closed his eyes as the painful slowness of his action sent chills down his spine. How he had wanted this, wanted her. He heard her gasp as their hips met. The look on her face would forever be burned in his memory. So blissful, so radiant, so beautiful. He held himself there, remembering it was her first time, giving her time to adjust.

Kagome closed her eyes and took in a sharp breath. Never in her life did she feel so complete and wanted. She opened her eyes to look up at him. His face strained with lust as he held himself at bay. His hair falling over his shoulders in beautiful cascades of white. Never before had she experience such bliss. Never had she imagined such a state exsisted.

Sesshomaru gave her one final look before he began to thrust out and then back in again into the small girl. He growled slightly as he heard her moan and gasp underneath him, quickening his pace. He could feel Kagome’s body stiffen as she approached her heated climax. He was in awe of the beautiful girl beneath him, her body covered in sweat, her eyes clenched, the long gasps that would escape her perfect lips. He was surrounded by her now, her scent inescapable, and her heart beating loudly in his ears. He grasped at the fabric beneath him as he felt his own climax approaching. His mind so alive with pleasure and the thought of release that he had almost missed Kagome’s scream as she dug her fingers into his back, clenching her body around his. He grunted lowly as he squeezed around him forcing him over the edge. He gasped and the groaned desperately as his body shuddered inside hers, filling her with his seed. He moved his body only slighty as he finished pumping his essence into the spent woman beneath him. He held himself there for a moment while he caught his breath, allowing his long white hair to fall against her chest. Kagome looked up at him, love in her eyes, wiggling her toes against the soft furry object she assumed could only be his tail.

He finally pulled his body away, separating himself reluctantly and lying beside her, his breath still coming in heaving gasps. Kagome turned to him, placing her hand against the side of his face. “Thank you.” She whispered.

He stared into her eyes without saying a word.

“Not this again.” She joked softly.

He groaned out a weak playful answer, “What again?”

Kagome rolled her eyes. “I hate you.”

“Liar.” He quipped as he stroked the side of her face. Kagome simply nestled her head next to his in reply. Sesshomaru wrapped his arm around Kagome as she slowly drifted to sleep. “So beautiful.” He whispered before closing his eyes.