A Kludge of One Shots by tenchi no mai

Trust Is LIke A Ming Vase

This was written in response to Priestess Skye's weekly challenge.

Theme:  Trust

Due:  September 13, 2009

Required Word Count: Exactly 1,200

Actual Word Count:  1,448 - Story Only

Universe:  Alternate Universe - Modern Day 

Rating:  MA

Warnings:  Innuendoes, Language 

Disclaimer: The characters of InuYasha are not mine, they are the property of Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise, and Viz Media.   Only the plot to this story and my original characters, Shun and Haru, are my intellectual property.  I do not make any money from the writing of this story. 

'Italics' = thoughts

Trust Is Like A Ming Vase

Kagome pulled up to the front door, jammed the gearshift into park and yanking the keys from the ignition, tore up the steps into the house.  She had not been this enraged in a long, long time, possibly not since the last time Naraku threatened her friends during the final battle for the Shikon no Tama. 

She was literally glowing pink as she ripped open the front door and stormed through the foyer towards the bedroom.  'That arrogant bastard dragon!  To even think I would cheat on Sesshoumaru and Shun!  Who the hell does he think he is?  The Kami's gift to women?'   Kagome was so infuriated that she didn't even see Shun as he reached out to give her a hug. 

Shun was shocked almost beyond belief as he stood there looking down at his hand and forearm, which were bright pink and sizzling from the momentary contact with Kagome's rising powers and aura.  'What the hell!  I know, as her mate, she can't purify me, but damn, that hurts!'  He had seen her car pull up the driveway, and wanted to assure her that he appreciated her picking up Haru.  His eyes narrowed as he shot a glance at the door that Kagome slammed shut when she entered the house, then towards her back as she streaked down the hallway towards their bedroom.  Hurrying to the door, Shun let Haru inside apologizing for Kagome slamming the door in his face. 

Haru grinned at him and shrugged.  "It's okay Shun, you know how women can be.  It's probably a combination of things.  We were called out for a stranded boat, and  poor Kagome had to wait almost an hour for us to get back.  The guard on duty offered to get someone to walk her to the Officer's Club, but I guess she felt uncomfortable not knowing anyone.  Then on the way here there was a slight altercation with one of the local traffic officers.  Don't worry about it." 

Shun started to relax.  'So, my little mate has gotten another speeding ticket.  That is still no reason to treat a guest in such a manner.'  After thanking him for his understanding, Shun suggested he use one of the guest rooms to get changed and let him into the family wing.  Telling Haru he would meet him in the kitchen in a few minutes, Shun stalked down the hallway to have a word with his little mate. 

~*~ 

Kagome had kicked her shoes off the minute she was through the bedroom door, picking them up and, with a remarkably accurate overhand throw that would have made Sango proud, launched them into her dressing room along with her pocketbook and keys.  Deciding to change into pants and a shirt, she unbuttoned the halter top from around her neck, then attacked the zipper.  Screaming in frustration when it got stuck, she ripped the zipper open and threw the dress into the basket with some other things that needed mending.  Pacing back and forth in just her panties, she glared at Shun and crossed her arms over her breasts when he barged into her dressing room.  

"Kagome!"  Shun strode through the bedroom door following the scent of her anger and the loud scream into her dressing room.  Enclosing the room in a sound barrier, he stared angrily at her as she slowed her pacing to stop in front of him.  

"What!"  Kagome growled out at him, then went to continue her pacing as Shun grabbed her by her upper arms.  "Let go of me!"

"Calm down, now tell me what is the problem?"  Shun was usually good at handling her emotional mood swings, but this was nothing but anger, pure and simple.  "Is all of this over a lousy speeding ticket?" 

"What? No, I didn't get a speeding ticket... is that what he told you?  Your friend out there assaulted me!"  Kagome was so angry she was almost unable to speak.  Telling Shun the entire story, she ended with a semi-threat.  "If Haru so much as touches me one more time, I will purify his dragon ass to the lowest level of hell!" 

Shun looked at her closely.  She had never lied to him before, and she was more upset than he had ever seen her.  Pulling her into a close hug, he nuzzled her neck and his mating mark.  Attempting to be discrete, he inhaled deeply, trying desperately to pick up anything other than her own unique scent.  There was a whiff of something there, but nothing that couldn't be explained by casual contact.  His next thought was somewhat more practical.  'Sesshoumaru's and my scent are both faint.  How long has it been since we've rutted?  It couldn't have been long enough for our scents to begin to fade.'   Quickly going back over the last few weeks, he realized it had been longer than he thought. 

Kagome was just beginning to calm down, when she realized that Shun was trying to see if there was any scent on her other than himself and Sesshoumaru.  Her ire flared brightly again.  "You don't believe me?  You have to check?  Do you think I would make up something like that?  I trust you with my love, my very life, and you don't believe me?  You're supposed to protect me and keep me safe!  Even if it means from your friends." 

Shun sighed as he held onto Kagome, while she struggled to get out of his embrace.  Finally he nipped her earlobe in reprimand, causing her to instantly go still.  "Princess, there is no other scent on you.  I will admit that Haru is sometimes a little bit overly friendly, but I don't think..." 

"A little bit overly friendly is one thing!  His tongue down my throat and hand up my skirt is not just being overly friendly!  In my books that is an assault on my person, as well as a blatant assault on your rights as my mate, as well as against Sesshoumaru."  Kagome could feel her cheeks burning.  

"I'll talk to Haru.  Now get dressed and come down to the kitchen.  I'll start the grill for the steaks."  Leaning down, he gently kissed Kagome, surprised at her lack of response. 

~*~ 

Shun thought long and hard about the events of the evening as he drove home from taking Haru back to the base, refusing the invitation to the Officers Club for a couple games of billiards and a few drinks. 

Kagome had followed him down to the kitchen and helped set up for dinner then cleaned up afterwards.  She was extremely subdued and all but clinging to Sessh like her favorite Morning Glories held fast to the trellis near the patio.  Nothing he did or said could entice her to join in the conversation.  She avoided Haru at all costs, going out of her way to remain as far from him as possible.  Shun was upset to say the least.  

Returning to the shiro and locking up, he slowly walked through the family wing.  Pausing outside their bedroom door, he could smell the alluring remnants of Sessh and Kagome's satisfied desires. 

Stripping off his clothes, he sat on the edge of the bed.  Usually this was enough to make her turn and reach out for him.  He could see she was still clinging tightly to Sessh.  Kagome was always so trusting and forgiving, he hadn't realized that trust was such a delicate thing and so easy to break.  'Like Ming porcelain.' 

He should have listened and done something a long time ago, the first time she complained to him about Haru, then it may not have escalated to the point she felt betrayed.  Reaching over, he ran the back of two fingers across her cheek, his heart clenching when, even in her sleep, she flinched from his touch. 

Sesshoumaru cracked open one eye, he would not allow Shun to upset Kagome any more than she already was tonight.  He was still not entirely sure how he was going to handle this latest turn of events.  He had been disturbed that Kagome hadn't come directly to him with her concerns, but understood that she wanted Shun to take care of the problem.  He was furious with Shun that he allowed Kagome to be put into the position she had been.  Finally, he was livid that Haru would even think of touching his mate in any manner whatsoever.  First, as alpha male, he would have a long talk with Shun tomorrow.  Then the three of them would try to work this out.  Nothing could be accomplished until morning, so he snuggled Kagome closer and lay there being assaulted by two very distraught and unhappy auras. 

~*~

Fin