Truth or Dare, with a Twist

Fore note: This is the final chapter. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Yes, it is rated R. FOR A REASON. Lemon. Lemon. Lemon. Enjoy. If you don't want to read the lemon, I WOULD SUGGEST skipping it. I'll state when it begins and ends.

Disclaimer: Don't own it. Never will.

Last time:

"Congratulations Kagome!" Ayumi shouted, hugging her friend. She knew Kagome had been acting weird lately but figured she and her boyfriend were just fighting. She seemed much healthier now as well and that made Ayumi happy. Eri ran up, hugging them both with a big grin on her face.

"Can you believe we're all going off to college soon?" Yuka exclaimed, hugging Kagome once Eri and Ayumi released her.

"No! I can't even believe we graduated! We were such slackers. And you were always so sick Kagome! I'm so happy you got better and were able to graduate with us!"

Kagome smiled, happiness a mask on her face. "Yes! I am glad I caught up and graduated too. I don't think I could have taken another year of testing."

"Where are you guys going to college?"

"Kyoto." Ayumi said. "They have great programs at an accelerated rate."

"You over-achiever!" Eri laughed, slapping Ayumi's back. "I'm going to Tokyo University."

"Same here." Yuka smiled. "How about you, Kagome?"

But Kagome was far off, not paying attention. Her eyes had been caught in golden ones as she looked up. "Sesshomaru…" She whispered. His eyes gleamed as he heard the whisper.

This Time:

Chapter Fifteen

Perfect

Quote: We come to love not by seeing a perfect person; but by seeing an imperfect person, perfectly.

"Who's Sesshomaru?" Yuka asked, following Kagome's eyes. Her own widened as she whistled. "Woo, he's a looker." Ayumi and Eri both nodded in agreement. He was, indeed, a looker. As he approached, Kagome began to shake slightly. She could feel the Shikon heating below her heart, while her heart began to beat erratically. She took off, running towards him with tears in her eyes. He opened his arms, a surprise to her as she flung herself into them. She sobbed heavily, clutching his shirt in between her fists and inhaling the heavenly smell that was he.

"I missed you. I missed you so much." She whispered. He wiped the tears that spilled down her cheeks and stared into her eyes. He overshadowed many of the students. He was taller than most; emitting an energy that made them have their own little bubble in between the masses of students, teachers, and families that surrounded them. She felt as though she had died and went to heaven. "Am I dead? I'm dead, aren't I?"

"No, Kagome. You are living." He spoke, his voice vibrating through her body from her head to her toes. "I have missed you as well. It has been a long… time." He stroked her face. "I had nearly forgotten how beautiful you are." She blushed. "Congratulations on your graduation. I am glad you finished and did not have to complete another year of testing to prove your intellect."

She narrowed her eyes at him. "Were you eavesdropping?"

"I cannot help that I have very good hearing."

"That's eavesdropping."

"Hn."

"I missed you."

"I know." He stared down at her upturned face, watching all the emotions flicker across it.

"Hey, Kagome!" Hojo grabbed her, hugging her. "Congratulations on graduating! I was hoping we could go out to eat to celebrate?" He looked over at Sesshomaru, arm wrapped around Kagome tightly. "Hi, I'm her boyfriend- Hojo." He stuck out his hand. Sesshomaru considered it for a moment; considered ripping it off before his eyes narrowed slightly at Hojo before he looked at the young man who dared touch his mate.

"That is impossible." He stated, pulling Kagome easily from the boys' hold. "She is mine." He leaned down, hand tilting Kagome's chin up as he kissed her. Her knees collapsed under her as he pulled her against him. Hojo's face turned red, knowing it was true from the moment he had saw her run to him with tears on her face. She had never truly been interested in him. He knew from the date they had went on that she had no love in her heart for him; from her lack of response to his kiss.

Kagome heard wolf-whistles from her friends but she ignored them. She wanted Sesshomaru as much as she had ever wanted anything. Her hands were trapped between their bodies, clutching his shirt still to make sure he wouldn't disappear. "Let us depart."

"Okay." She whispered. After all, she had no desire to be here anymore.

Not when she could be alone with Sesshomaru.

And she did want that.

Very much.

….

Sesshomaru pulled her towards a car, opening the passenger door to it to let her in. She hesitated. "You can drive?" He looked at her blankly, and she got into the car. He walked to the driver's door and entered the car.

"I can do anything, Kagome."

The look in his eyes made her heart thump in her chest.

He smiled at her.

She could have had a stroke.

…..

He drove out of town, focused completely on driving. She stared at him. How was he alive? She knew demons lived long lives… but five-hundred years? Her heart thumped loudly in her chest. How could she have not realized? She must have been delusional. She loved him more than she had thought. 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder.' She thought to herself, smiling. "How…" She started, "How did you manage to survive?" She licked her lips. "Whatever happened to my friends? What about Rin? And Jaken?"

He didn't reply. Kagome waited. "Jaken died ten years after Rin passed away. She had lived for seventy-eight years, had many children and grandchildren. She fell in love with a young man who lived in my residence. I had saved him a few years after you vanished." He stopped at a sign before continuing. "Your Tajiya friend and the Monk had children together. InuYasha is still alive."

"He is?"

"He may be a hanyou, but he will live for an eternity like I will."

"You've already lived an eternity."

"Hn."

"Did…" Why was she so nervous? "Were you lonely after Rin passed?"

Again, he didn't reply and she had to wait. He turned onto a dirt path, driving through a tree-lined driveway. She was shaking slightly. She had missed him so much more than she had originally thought. She wanted to launch herself at him as he drove. She had to grasp her hands together to keep from touching him and possibly causing a car crash. He stopped the car. "We are here." She turned to look at the villa that sat in the middle of a lush meadow. Wildflowers grew off to a side of the house. The grass was well-taken care of; a lush green. The large windows on the lower floor astounded her, spanning most of the front and side of the house. It was breathtaking. He watched her face, inquisition on his own. "Do you like it?"

"It's gorgeous." Kagome murmured. He let his eyes glimmer. "You live here?" He nodded. "I imagined a giant brick wall surrounding the place like in Edo."

"There are permits that have to be acquired to have such things and I do not feel the need to explain myself to peons." She balked, eyebrows raised. "Let us go inside."

"You didn't answer my question."

"Hn." He opened his door, walking around to open hers while she gaped at his home. He leaned over her, undoing her seatbelt to lift her from the car. She went crimson. "I have never been lonely. Rin's grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and everyone from then are known to me. They come to 'visit'." He carried her with ease, opening the door to his home. He set her on her feet, keeping a hand on her waist. She could feel the heat from his palm.

It felt like fire.

The floor was all hardwood, flowing easily from the front room to the kitchen. "Have you ever used the kitchen?" She asked, walking to it. She ran her hand over the marble counters. Sesshomaru watched her walk around the counters, look out onto the stream that cascaded behind the house to flow into the dense forest. She looked as though she belonged.

Which she did, of course.

With him.

"How long have you been… around?"

"Since you were a child, Kagome."

"Oh." She rubbed her arm. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"I had to wait until your well had shut down."

"That was months ago!" She whirled to face him. "Why didn't you come sooner?"

"I did… not want to interfere until the right moment." His answer made her angry. She crossed her arms across her chest, glaring. It was hard for her to seem tough when she was wearing a long pink skirt and white blouse with heels. Her make-up had been done by Ayumi; and she was sure she didn't look angry despite her facial expressions. Ayumi had a way to make that happen. She was sure he felt her anger though. He stepped towards her, ignoring the way her eyes flashed at him. "Truth or dare, Kagome?"

She felt everything in her stomach tighten. She was glad she hadn't eaten more than a few bites for breakfast. "Truth?"

"What are you feeling right now?" He touched her waist, skimming under her blouse to touch her skin. Her heart felt as though it would burst.

"I don't know." She whispered, confused. She'd never felt anything close to how she felt when he touched her. "Like I am about to catch fire?" She questioned. She found herself licking her lips.

"Fire?" He smirked, causing her heart to sputter. "I like that."

"Oh, do you?" She reached up, brushing the back of her hand down his cheek. He closed his eyes, inhaling deeply. Kagome liked the reaction she brought out of him when they were alone together. He grabbed her hand and pressed it to his face gently, inhaling again. Her pulse thundered. The mating ring seemed to warm whenever his fingers encountered it. He stepped closer to her still, pressing his body against hers. "Truth or dare, Sesshomaru?"

He looked at her, eyes like liquid gold. "We do not need this game anymore, Kagome. I will do anything for you. I will never lie to you." He tilted her face upwards with his forefinger. "I did not understand your emotions at the time- wanting to be told how I cared for you, but I do now. I lived an eternity without you; without your touch, your smell, your comfort. I will never again take for granted the bond I feel with you. I love you, Ka-go-me." He smirked again.

Kagome felt a tear drop down her cheek. She stood on tiptoes and kissed him. It felt like a flame leapt from his skin to her. Her fervor increased as she locked her arms around his neck. He lifted her easily, sitting her onto the marble countertop. His hands held her face as he taught her how to slowly destroy his senses. She didn't know how he could do this so well. She moaned when his hands moved down her neck, past her shoulders and to her waist. His hands tucked under her blouse, rubbing little circles with his thumbs against her hip bones. She shuddered, pressing herself against him. She jumped back, feeling his arousal. She looked down, noticing the bulge. "Um… is this the appropriate… place?" She looked out the house; seeing the car parked there.

"I have a bedroom. If you would prefer. It has windows too. I can close the shutters." She giggled, causing him to give her an odd look. "Is something funny?"

"Just hearing you speak… now, compared to then. It's different. Hearing you say shutters." She giggled again. He lifted her, carrying her bridal-style up the stairs. She felt her heart hammering in her chest as he carried her down the hallway. Which room would be his? "I like the colors you chose." She murmured, trying to alleviate her panic. "It's very calming in here." She eyed the light brown walls, the soft greens and blues that were in different rooms that they passed.

"I chose these colors because of you. They reflect… feelings." She felt her heart fill a little bit more. He was so unlike the demon she had met at first; the one who tried to end her existence. The journey that had been taken, all the battles fought- it had all been leading to this. To this end. Who would have thought she would end up with him? He stopped in front of the maple door at the end of the hall. "This is our room."

"Our room?"

"Yes, Kagome." He turned the handle, carrying her through the threshold before putting her down again. She looked around the room. From the seafoam green walls, to the beautiful medieval bedframe covered in a light brown blanket made perfectly with excessive amounts of pillows. She looked towards the mahogany desk that sat in between two sets of French doors. There were pictures hanging on the wall of little girls and boys who bore a resemblance to Rin. "Those are her relatives…. The ones from these years." He stood near the door while she explored the room.

"They look like her." She murmured, stroking a finger over a picture. "Especially this little girl. What is her name?"

"Her name is Rin as well." Sesshomaru paused. "I named her." He found himself slightly nervous. "Do you like the room?"

"Yes." Kagome smiled at him. "It's beautiful." She looked out the windowed wall and he clicked a button. A row of shutters slid between the panels of glass while the lamps in the room turned on. She turned to look at him. He was gazing at her. "What?"

"I truly had almost forgotten how I felt."

"Really?" Kagome raised her eyebrows.

"I did not want to wait to come to you." He stepped towards her slowly. "I wanted to take you from the moment I saw you in that treacherous high school outfit you wore." He beckoned her and she found herself walking towards him. "I want to take you now." He touched her face and she closed her eyes. "Are you ready?"

….

LEMON. YOU WERE WARNED.

...

Kagome opened her eyes and looked upon his. "I'm scared." She whispered. "I don't… I've never…"

"I know." He leaned down, kissing her forehead. "I am not going to lie to you. It will be painful for a moment. It takes a moment for your body to adjust to the intrusion." He lifted her hand to his face, kissing her palm. "But I will make it as painless as I can."

"I trust you."

His eyes twinkled as he leaned down and kissed her. It was liquid fire once again. She returned his kiss with the same fervor he gave. She swore her bones were melting as he began to unbutton her blouse. Her heart felt as though it might explode in her chest. Her shirt fell from her shoulders to the floor and she found herself embarrassed. His hands roved over smooth skin; from her shoulders to her waist and he lifted her once more, carrying her to the bed. He lay her gently on her back, hovering over her. He leaned up enough to allow her to remove his shirt.

Kagome stared at the muscles that were subtly defined before he was kissing her again. She closed her eyes, letting emotion and sensation wash over her. It was a primal thing to want thing. This urge; this touch she had craved from the moment she had agreed to be his mate.

She didn't know how hard it had been for him- living without her for 500 years. All she knew was that they could make the most of their time now. His hands roved to her breasts, weighing them in his hands before he brushed his thumbs across the fabric. "Oh!" She turned pink, biting her lower lip. The smell of a female ripe for the plucking entered his senses. He kissed her with more ardor than he had before, repeating his small motion. A moan left her mouth. He placed his fingers under the center of the fabric, using claws to slash through the material, before his hands returned to the same well-manicured nails. "Hey! That was my favorite bra."

"You have no need for it again tonight. I will replace it in the morning." Her face heated more at his words. "Do not be embarrassed. You are beautiful." He kissed her lips gently, discarding the ruined fabric off the side of the four-poster. She licked her lips again. His eyes twinkled. "Kagome, I have waited 500 years for this. If you do not wish to continue, I can wait another 500 years."

"No, I want to do this." She touched his face softly. "Those few months without you… all I could think about were the moments I would be missing being yours. Being your mate, that is." She grabbed one of his hands, placing it on top of her breast. Surprised at her own boldness, she continued. "I have never wanted anyone this way before."

"And never will you want anyone this way again." Sesshomaru kissed her, absorbing the moans she emitted with his mouth when he rolled her nipples between thumb and forefinger. She gasped and he listened to her breathing spike. He could smell how she grew wet for him and he longed to touch her. Her nails scratched his back, and she broke the kiss to burrow her face. He growled, feeling her dull teeth clench the flesh of his shoulder. How he had craved this. How had he made it without her all those years? They dragged to him in a never-ending cycle of day and night. He kissed her throat; trailing kisses to her breasts. They were beautiful to him. Everything about her shined in his life. She was his. She would always be his.

Kagome gasped when his lips clamped on a peak, causing her to exclaim. Her body attempted to bow against him but his body held her down. "Oh. Oh." Her breathing grew labored and she felt as though she were climbing a mountain. He switched breasts and she crashed; body floating back to earth as her first orgasm hit her like a ton of bricks. He leaned up on his elbows, staring into her eyes as hers refocused. "Um." She had no words. "Wow."

"Yes. 'Wow' indeed." He leaned up, pulling off her skirt and his pants within the blink of an eye. She stared at the magnificence that was…. Well, you know. She found herself licking her lips again. When he grasped it, he had a wicked twinkle in his eye. "Are you prepared to mate?" She nodded. He sat on his knees, leaning over her once again. His claws reappeared and he shredded her underwear. She felt naked; more so than being nude. She felt as though her heart was laid on the bed beside herself. He chuckled and she thought she might die. He looked down her body, kissing her abdomen, navel, and hips.

"Um… Sesshomaru? What are you doing?"

"You shall see." He spread her legs, wicked twinkle in his eye still there as he leaned forward and inhaled once more; this time on her most delicate place. She gasped, all embarrassment and humiliation shooting towards the surface. What if she smelled bad to him? "You smell divine. It amazes me how no man, demon, or hanyou has even touched you." She covered her face with her hands. He pulled her hands off her face. "Do not be shy." He pinned her arms to her sides before he began to make a meal of her. She found herself awash in pleasure. Her eyes opened of their own accord and she looked down. His eyes had bled red, stripes reappearing on his beautiful skin. The crescent moon on his forehead seemed to glow in the dim light of the room. She moaned loudly, locked in the hypnotic gaze of his eyes.

"Sesshomaru!" She shouted out, feeling her body begin to rock against his assault. She'd been climbing before but now she was in a spaceship; rocketing towards the sun. Her body tightened as she felt her climax peak and she shook with the force. Her eyes rolled into the back of her head. Fireworks exploded inside of her mind and she could not stop herself from hitting the edge again when he did not stop.

It took her a few moments to realize he was leaning over her; ready and waiting. "Are you ready?" He asked. She nodded. How much would this hurt? Nervousness washed over her. "I will try to make this as pleasant as possible." He positioned himself, leaning down to kiss her. "Hold onto me." The redness in his eyes had not dissipated, though she could see golden flecks in them.

"I love you." She whispered. Her voice was shaky. She closed her eyes, burying her face against his throat as he thrust forward; breaking the only thing that she had kept for 18 years. She yelped as pain radiated through her body; not noticing the tears that rolled from her face as he paused. She shook. It was odd; having another person inside of her body. He kissed her cheeks; and even she could smell the blood. "Go ahead." She kissed him when his lips found hers. "I'll be okay."

He nodded. She was so strong for a human. He growled lightly, pulling back before he rolled his hips forward again. She gasped out. Pain slowly fell away to pleasure. Her eyes closed and she found herself calling his name more than she ever had before. He growled against her lips when she kissed him, gripping her hips in his hands. She moved with him, matching him thrust for thrust after a few moments. She found herself hungry for another. "Kagome." The red in his eyes when she opened her own made her breathing hitch. The golden hues were gone. She found herself moaning when he lifted her onto his lap, rolling his hips upward. His lips caught one of her nipples and she ground against him.

It wasn't long before she once more found herself falling back to the surface of the earth. Hot spurts met her own orgasm as he clutched her towards his chest. His teeth had sunk into her shoulder; but she didn't feel that. All she could feel was heaven.

And it was delightful.

….

LEMON OVER!

….

Sesshomaru's eyes faded back to the liquid gold that they normally were as they lay in the bed beside each other. Her heartbeat slowed back to a normal pace; no longer feeling as though it was going to burst from her chest. His fingers trailed down her side, touching her hip. "How do you feel?" He inquired, meeting her gaze. "I hope I did not hurt you too much."

She blinked, smiling widely at him. She giggled, taking assessment of her body. "I'm sore. I'm sure it will be much worse tomorrow but that is nothing a warm bath won't fix." She shrugged. "Worst case scenario, I'll take some ibuprofen or something." She touched his face. "That was… it was probably the best experience of my life."

His eyes twinkled. A small smile graced his lips. Her heart stuttered in her chest. How could this divine creature be meant for her? She turned her head to look at the ceiling. He pulled her body against his own, wrapping her in his warmth and love. Kagome drifted to sleep.

….

Kagome woke. "Where am I?" She muttered, rubbing her neck. "Ow. What the heck?" She looked around the darkened room, wrapping a sheet around herself. She walked into the adjoining bathroom, looking at herself in the mirror. She had just had sex. With Sesshomaru. Her faced heated. A large bite marred the skin between her neck and shoulder. She touched it. "Ow." Irritation was on her face. "He bit me."

"Yes." She jumped, looking in the doorframe to see Sesshomaru standing there in all his naked glory. "It is a mating mark."

"The ring was not enough?"

"The ring is a gift." He lifted her hand. The ring warmed when he touched it. "The mark entwines our scents so no other demon will assume you an untaken maiden." He tugged her other hand. The sheet dropped; pooling around her feet. "How do you feel now?"

"What time is it?" She asked; trying to ignore the way his eyes roamed down her body. She could practically smell the lust radiating from him. It made her want to repeat previous actions.

"It is early morning." Sesshomaru watched her face. He could smell the moment she became aroused; loved the way she smelled of him now. He used to pride himself on his control of emotions- but now he wanted to bend her over the vanity and show her what emotions she stirred in him.

"I need a bath." She noticed the twinkle in his eyes. His hand rested in hers.

"I can oblige." He walked towards the garden tub, turning on water. The steam grew around them as the tub began to fill. He extended a hand. "Would you like some company?" He smirked. Her heart increased in pace; a strange craving she had never had before hit her. She launched herself at him; lips colliding with his.

….

Kagome leaned her head back against his shoulder, eyes closed. The warm water really did sooth her sore lady bits. His hands trailed from shoulders to hips and back. He made little designs with his fingers, loving the way she seemed to fit against him perfectly. "I want you to meet my mother and brother. I am sure they want to know where I have been."

"I have already met your family." She leaned forward, turning to look at him. "While you were away for the final time. I told your mother who I was, and my intentions towards you." He lifted her hand, kissing the underside of her wrist. "I did not want her to call the police of this era when you disappeared from your graduation."

"Oh gee." Kagome sighed, leaning back against him again. "No wonder why she didn't pry into my life too much."

"Hn."

….

Kagome toweled off her hair, grabbing her clothes from the floor. She glanced at the sheet on the bed; the once white sheet was now colored in the loss of her innocence and she felt herself heat. Sesshomaru took her clothing from her, tossing it back to the floor. She looked at him, a bit annoyed. "Here is clothing that will fit you." He placed a bag on the bed. She looked in. A long black skirt, a light blue camisole and a long-sleeved half-blouse were the first few things she pulled out. The next thing was a black lace bra with matching underwear. She noticed a little box at the bottom of the bag and pulled it out.

"What is this?" She asked, glancing at him. His eyes gave nothing away as she opened the small box. Her breathing hitched. A white gold band sat, with a singular diamond. Confused, she felt her knees give way. She was held up by strong hands. She looked down at him; the great Lord of the West who was upon one knee. Her chest felt tight. "Sesshomaru?"

"I have lived several lifetimes without you. I would like it if you were to be my wife." He paused. "Your mother, grandfather, and brother all consented to this. They explained to me how it could be looked down upon should we conceive a child together and not be wed." Her face fell. "But that is not what I do this. This time has strange customs; ones that I did not care for when I was a lord. But I do not want anything or anybody to cast doubt in your mind. I love you, Kagome." He paused. It was very unlike him to use so many words; to show so much emotion. His eyes reflected everything. Love, hope, lust. Her heart beat double-time. "Will you be my wife?"

Tears welled in her eyes. "Yes." Her hand shook as he removed the ring from the box and placed it on her finger. A wicked glint entered his eyes as he pinned her arms above her head and kissed her until breathing became erratic and bodies once more melded to each other in a dance as old as time.

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I hope you all enjoyed reading this chapter. And for those of you who have reviewed and stuck with me over the years; I thank you.

Ja

Jaime