Sesshomaru found a cave nearby. It was narrow, but hidden from the elements. Almost as soon as they settled themselves in there was a flash of lightning

and the following rumble of thunder. Kagome jumped and squeaked, then huddled in close to Sesshomaru. He rolled his eyes at her actions then proceeded

to go to sleep. Kagome stared at him, wondering how he could possibly go to sleep in a storm. Soon the roar of the rain drowned out most of the sounds of

the thunder, and the only light was from the flashes of lightening in the distance. Kagome was bored, and Sesshomaru was sleeping, so she decided to

have a little fun. She used the very tip of her finger to brush the fine hairs on Sesshomaru's ear causing it to twitch ever so gently. Stifling her giggle, she

did it again. By the third time, he was awake enough to realize it was Kagome. He made no movement. Since he was waiting for the touch, he was able to

resist the urge to twitch. Kagome frowned, and then used her hair to brush his ear. Sesshomaru was having a hard time holding still that time, but he

managed and she pouted. She thought a moment, then grinned widely. Remembering where she had scratched when he was in his other form, she

repeated the action. It took all his willpower to stay still that time. He was covered in gooseflesh and was nearly quivering, but Kagome had not noticed.

Kagome smiled again and buried herself in his pelt as she stroked it in her hands. Sesshomaru groaned and his eyes popped open staring at her hard.

Kagome giggled, but as lightening flashed, she saw the predatory look in his eyes. She realized her mistake too late as he crawled slowly over to her.

Kagome tried to rise, but found herself wrapped in the very pelt she was just teasing. She gasped as the pelt snaked across her mating mark to caress her

right breast. Sesshomaru rumbled in pleasure as he crawled above her and Kagome arched her back as he rested his lower torso against hers. She

whispered his name and he was undone; with a groan, his lips met hers and she responded with as much fervor as him. Clothes quickly meant nothing as

the two stripped each other, somehow managing to not tear anything. As he entered her, she was surprised to see that his eyes were only tinged red

slightly, she would have to ask him about that later. That thought quickly left her head when he thrust sharply. Remembering how sensitive his markings

were she gripped his hips with her legs and gently ran her fingertips across his wrists. Sesshomaru moaned without restraint and shuddered, before

increasing his pace. Kagome cried out and squeezed harder. Suddenly Kagome wanted to taste his markings; it was a strange urge, but she didn't resist.

She leaned up and licked his cheek, which caused him to growl and snap his hips sharply. Kagome continued to kiss his markings while Sesshomaru

growled steadily around his grunts. When Kagome licked his ear, he nearly howled. Kagome noticed, and like she had when she was drunk she suckled on

it. Lightning flashed and thunder roared, but the roar was nothing compared to Sesshomaru's at his climax. Later Kagome would realize she had screamed,

but for now all she was aware of, were the aftershocks of her release.

Sesshomaru collapsed next to her and both panted uncontrollably. When Kagome finally caught her breath, she giggled and turned her head to look at

Sesshomaru. He furrowed his brow, "What on earth is possibly funny?" Kagome covered her eyes with her hand, "I'm still awake this time." Sesshomaru

chuckled, causing Kagome to stare at him in awe. Kagome shivered and snuggled closer to him, so he wrapped his pelt around the two of them like a

blanket. "If you had told me a week ago that I would be mated to a demon I would have laughed." Sesshomaru grunted, "And had anyone told me I would

be mated at all they would be dead." Kagome stared at him wondering if that were actually true. He wouldn't really kill someone for saying something like

that…would he? After a few minutes, she came to the horrifying conclusion that he probably would. "Oh Kagome, what have you gotten yourself into?" With

a shake of her head, she curled into Sesshomaru's warm body and drifted off into sleep. When the storm ended, the early afternoon sun came out and light

slowly filled the cave. Sesshomaru woke with Kagome curled up on his chest sleeping contentedly. He frowned when he realized this was the first time he

had ever woken up with another, but then he smiled as he also realized it would be the first for her too. Kagome mumbled and woke. She sat up and

stretched while Sesshomaru appreciated the view. Kagome rubbed sleepy eyes and when she finally woke up more, she gasped and covered her exposed

breasts. Sesshomaru frowned and touched her wrists, "This Sesshomaru has seen you naked a few times already, why are you ashamed?" Kagome blushed

and looked away, "I…well," she shrugged and slowly lowered her hands. She peered at him from the corner of her eye and saw him smiling gently. She

licked her lip and saw his eyes darken. She faced him fully and licked her lip again. This time his smile disappeared and his eyes drooped slightly. After a

moment of debate, Kagome decided to try something. She glanced at his lips and leaned in, stopping before she reached them. His eyes widened and his

lips parted, Kagome took that as her cue.

Sesshomaru groaned as Kagome's lips touched his. Kagome wasn't getting the right angle so she lifted her leg and straddled his waist. Sesshomaru gasped

and hardened while Kagome took possession of his mouth. His hands traveled up her thighs to grip her waist. She could feel his claws digging into her hips,

not enough to hurt, but she could feel his tension. Kagome kissed him as if she was drowning and he was air. Finally, Sesshomaru shifted her so she could

feel his straining erection and she moaned into his mouth. Sesshomaru took possession of the kiss and rolled them so he was on top. Sesshomaru grabbed

one of her legs and brought it up between them. He broke the kiss and watched her reaction as he entered her. Kagome arched her back and cried out as

the deeper penetration shocked her into an immediate orgasm. Sesshomaru groaned as she clamped down on him. With a hiss, he pumped into her while

she was still climaxing. It seemed to go on and on until Sesshomaru couldn't hold back anymore and he let go. He slid out of her and flipped onto his back

while Kagome gasped weakly. She finally turned her head and blinked at him owlishly, "Wow." He grunted his agreement and sighed, "We should eat

before we go again." Kagome's stomach agreed with him…loudly. Kagome laughed, "I've never eaten so much before and still been so hungry!"

Sesshomaru arched a brow, "You have also never had sex so much before. Physical activity eats up a lot of energy." Kagome blushed and he rose to dress.

"This Sesshomaru shall return shortly with provisions." After he left, Kagome dressed as well and cuddled his pelt until he returned. This time he brought

many fruit and some fish. After starting a fire and putting her fish to cook, he started eating his fish. She watched him as she bit into a juicy peach. She

found watching him eat wasn't nearly as disgusting as it was before. She finished her meal and the two finally started off again.

Sesshomaru clutched her to his side and formed his cloud beneath their feet. Kagome gasped as the world fell away. She giggled as the song from Disney's

Aladdin popped into her head. She could totally see how the princess was awed by the carpet ride. She was then floored as she realized that by mating

Sesshomaru, she was now a lady. She glanced up at his stoic face wondering if she was going to be capable of filling that role. After all, she was only a dog

groomer.