The Syndrome by SunsetMiko

What He Needed to Hear

I do not own Inuyasha and Company, no matter how happy it would make me. Rumiko Takahashi does. I make no money from these fics.

Chapter 55 – What He Needed to Hear

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*Love's Warmth* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Sesshoumaru opened the bedroom door and one eyebrow rose in confusion at the sight. Kagome was curled up on the bed reading a book, completely naked. When she noticed his presence, she quickly closed the book and shoved it off the side of the mattress to the floor. He watched intently as the miko rolled onto her back and seductively beckoned for him to join her.

The taiyoukai quickly stripped off his clothes and crawled onto the mattress. She spread her thighs eagerly, and they cradled his hips perfectly as he laid himself over her, nose to nose. He could feel the searing heat of her as his already throbbing erection lay pressed against her folds, and he swallowed a groan.

"Kagome?" he asked softly.

"I want you, Sesshoumaru," she whispered. "I'm ready."

His eyes widened in surprise before lowering to half-mast in pleased arousal. Finally she spoke the words he needed to hear. He kissed her passionately, trying to convey just how thankful he was for what was about to happen. His lips moved down her throat, and he dragged his fangs over her pulse the way she loved, reveling in her breathy moan. When he began to move lower, however, she grasped at his arms. He looked at her in question, confused as to why she was stopping him from doing something they both enjoyed.

"Now, Sesshoumaru. I don't want to wait."

Though it wasn't quite how he had imagined their first time, he wasn't going to argue with her. If Kagome wanted him that badly, he would give her what she desired. He sat back on his heels and ran his fingers between her folds, finding her more than ready for him. He smirked up at her, pleased that she was so easily aroused by him, and ran the head of his cock through the welcoming slickness to locate her opening.

He wanted nothing more than to thrust inside in one swift motion, but he restrained himself and slid in slowly, soaking in the sounds of her moans and the look on her face. He lowered his upper body over hers, holding himself up on his elbows, and kissed her passionately while continuing to press his hard length inside. When he was fully sheathed, he allowed a groan to escape. It felt so good, so hot and wet. It was definitely a tight fit and the thought that even this part of her body was made just for him floated through his mind.

Kagome shifted her hips beneath him, encouraging him to move, and he began a slow rhythm, sliding out only to press back in. It was the most incredible friction he had ever experienced, and he knew that he would never have enough, that he would always want to be buried inside her. When the miko began lifting to meet each thrust while whimpering in need, he sped up. Her inner muscles began to flutter around him, and he watched her face, eager to see her first orgasm with him wash over her.

Sesshoumaru had no idea how she managed it, but somehow he found himself on his back with Kagome looking down on him with a wicked grin on her face. "My turn," she practically purred at him. The taiyoukai watched with rapt attention as his beautiful miko began to lift and lower herself on his cock. Her breasts bounced with every movement, and he whined in need, begging her to move faster.

Watching as she took her pleasure from his body was heavenly. The heat in her eyes was almost as hot as her twitching pussy, and either could have burned him alive. He was certain she would cause him to lose his mind. His hands gripped her hips, and he helped her as she moved more quickly, thrusting up to meet each downward movement.

The fluttering of her inner muscles grew faster, and Sesshoumaru's eyes widened as they suddenly clamped down around him with enough force to strangle his cock, and it was exquisite. Though he hadn't thought he was close to his end, her orgasm forced his own, and his back arched, muscles tensing and locking as he came harder than he ever had before.

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*Ephemeral Dream* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Sesshoumaru's eyes popped open with a gasp, and he stared up at the ceiling in confusion. For several long moments, he ran his last memories through his mind trying to figure out what the hell had just happened to him. Had he blacked out from the pleasure? The sound of his beast chuckling in his mind, however, sent a chill through him. Taking in his surroundings, the taiyoukai realized that it had only been a dream, an incredible and unforgettable dream, but a dream nonetheless, and when he shifted to sit up, he realized something else. His orgasm had seemed so real because it had, in fact, been real.

In a panic, Sesshoumaru glanced to the side, finding Kagome still asleep. He let out a silent sigh of relief and thanked the gods that he had rolled onto his back during the dream. If he had still been spooned up to her back as he had fallen asleep, she would have gotten a very rude awakening.

He had to find a way to hide this. Being very careful not to spread the sticky mess that was causing the top sheet to cling to his lower half, he checked to make sure he hadn't soiled the bottom sheet as well. Finding that the fitted sheet was fine, the taiyoukai decided that his only viable plan of action was to slide the sticky top sheet out of the bed without waking the miko. Praying she wasn't holding on to it, Sesshoumaru began the very delicate task of removing the sheet. It took several minutes, as he moved as slowly as possible to keep from alerting her to the movement, and once it was free, the taiyoukai fled to the bathroom, balled up sheet in hand.

He closed the bathroom door silently before turning on the softer light. He located a washcloth and wet it before wiping himself clean, all the while mentally berating both himself and his beast. He was certain the dream was his other half's doing, likely in an effort to encourage him to hurry up and mate the miko. Sesshoumaru grumbled to himself, more than a little upset that his father had been right again. He also castigated himself for having so little control over his own body. He was nineteen years old, a taiyoukai, damn it, and he shouldn't be suffering from wet dreams! That was a curse that adolescents suffered, not adults, and yet there he was, cleaning his own semen from his body.

Once he finished, he quickly dried himself and shut off the bathroom light. He crept through the bedroom into the living room and finally out into the basement. He felt ridiculous sneaking around completely naked to avoid a little embarrassment. Thankfully, the washing machine was empty, and he tossed both the sheet and the washcloth inside before adding soap and turning it on. Task complete, Sesshoumaru ran a hand over his face in frustration and tried to calm himself before heading back to bed. He had no idea how he would explain the missing top sheet if Kagome noticed. Especially since he had no intention of ever lying to the miko again, but that would be a problem for the morning.

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*Thread of the Transient Dream* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Kagome let out a frustrated sigh as soon as she felt Sesshoumaru close himself in the bathroom. The only time she ever had such realistic dreams, the taiyoukai's beast had caused them as he attempted to convey their desire for her. She didn't doubt that this one had been the same. The miko had assumed that the ability to share dreams had ended when the beast returned control to Sesshoumaru, but apparently she had been wrong.

She ran her hand between her thighs, finding herself slick with arousal, and she wondered why the taiyoukai hadn't picked up the scent. Of course, it might have had something to do with the way he was silently freaking out about the results of his dream. She had to fight down the desire to giggle. It wasn't his fault, and she didn't know why he was trying so hard to hide it from her. Really, he had accidently confessed it to her the last time it had occurred, and he had been caught washing his sheets in the middle of the night. She hadn't reacted badly then. Why would she now?

In the morning she would ask him about the missing sheet and see what he said. She could only hope he didn't try to lie to her. Their trust was still fragile and more dishonesty would not help their growing relationship.

When the taiyoukai slipped out of their rooms Kagome rose and went to the bathroom herself. Though her mess wasn't enough to soil the bedding, it was uncomfortable to be so moist down there. For a moment she wished that she had her own room, if only for the chance to relieve the frustration her erotic dream had caused. She knew, of course, that Sesshoumaru would happily assist her, but to admit her situation would only serve to embarrass him further when he realized she knew what he was trying so desperately to hide from her.

The miko quickly refreshed herself, wiping away the proof of her arousal as much as possible, and then washed her hands. She stared at her reflection in the mirror for several long moments before heading back to bed. She made it just in time because less than a minute later Sesshoumaru returned. She waited until he climbed back into the bed before rolling towards him. She snuggled close, sighing softly as he wrapped his arms around her. It felt so wonderful to sleep in his arms. In the morning they would have to deal with what had just occurred, but for now, sleep was calling.

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*Haziness* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Kagome moaned softly as she slowly woke. She would never get used to the feeling of waking up wrapped in Sesshoumaru's arms. Every morning was like an extraordinary gift. When memories of the previous night snuck into her mind, the miko decided she would spare Sesshoumaru the embarrassment of questioning him about the missing sheet. She would pretend not to notice and give him time to replace it.

Besides, she had other fish to fry. She owed Inuyasha the beating of his life for the crap he pulled the night before. She still couldn't believe the things that came out of his mouth and in front of his father, too! It had been utterly humiliating, and the hanyou would pay dearly for it. She hadn't decided on a plan of attack just yet, but she would think of something. She usually would have asked the guys for their assistance, but there was no way in hell she was telling them about the less than appropriate dinner conversation the night prior. Miroku would never let her hear the end of it. No, this revenge she would have to get on her own.

Sesshoumaru buried his nose in Kagome's hair and breathed her sweet scent in deeply. He was utterly relaxed, as though he were completely problem-free. At least he was, until he remembered what happened in the middle of the night. He silently prayed that she wouldn't notice the missing sheet. The longer they stayed in bed, however, the more likely it would be for Kagome to realize it was gone, and so he decided to get up. He pressed a soft kiss to her forehead before untangling his body from hers.

The taiyoukai stood and stretched, purposely drawing the miko's eyes to his nudity. He had never really enjoyed being ogled by the entire female student body, both in high school and now in college, even if it did serve to stroke his ego. Having Kagome's eyes on him, however, was completely different. Her eyes were the ones he had always wanted to attract.

He chuckled at her little groan of disappointment as he headed to his dresser and retrieved a pair of boxers. He slipped into them quickly and stepped into the large walk-in closet to pick out his apparel for the day.

Kagome sighed. She could have stared at him for hours. Why did he have to get dressed anyway? Grumbling softly, the miko rose and began to dress as well. She had a hanyou to murder in the most painful way she could devise.

"You have a class this morning?" she asked him, as she still hadn't managed to memorize his class schedule.

"In an hour," he replied. "Any chance of breakfast?"

Kagome laughed. They had only been together for perhaps a week and a half total, not including their week apart, but he was already spoiled rotten like the rest of them. "Omelets?" she offered.

"Sounds wonderful."

The miko smiled before heading into the bathroom and the second the door was closed, Sesshoumaru hurried out of their basement apartment to move the sheet and washcloth from the washer to the dryer. He was thrilled he hadn't been caught yet and could only hope his luck would continue. He made it back just in time and was stuffing his textbook and the accompanying notebook into his backpack when she came out into the living room, fully dressed and ready to go.

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*Judgment Time* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

"Why are you so twitchy?" Bank asked Inuyasha in annoyance. The hanyou had been fidgeting in his seat since he sat down at the kitchen table, where all four of Kagome's friends had assembled in the hopes of breakfast.

"Because I'm a fucking idiot," the hanyou muttered.

"Well, I'm with you there," Shippo chimed in with a smirk. The kitsune was surprised when all he got in response was a weak glare.

"What did you do now?" Bank prodded. His friend had a bad habit of letting his mouth overload his ass, no matter how many times it came back to bite him.

"I kinda... I was trying to keep Pops focused on Kagome and Sesshoumaru, so I said some things that I probably shouldn't have."

"Probably?" Kagome asked loudly, making Inuyasha jump. "Probably? Oh, no, you should definitely have kept your mouth shut." Turning her focus away from her friend that was going to be spending a lot of time in the dog house to the others, she smiled. "Omelets, anyone?"

It wasn't long before the smell of cooking food filled the air. Plate after plate was set on the table, each the perfect combination of ingredients for the person it was made for. Inuyasha's mouth watered and his stomach rumbled, but when Kagome finished her own omelet, the stove was turned off. He had been expecting it, but that didn't ease the sting of being left out.

"Come on, Kaggie, I'm sorry," the hanyou whined.

"Yeah, that's not gonna cut it," she growled before returning her focus to her food.

"But I'm hungry!"

Kagome gritted her teeth and walked to the cupboard. She located a granola bar and chucked it at her friend. When he caught it, she frowned. "I was hoping to give you a black eye to match the other side," she hissed angrily. "Now eat and be quiet."

Inuyasha's ears flattened to his head and opened the granola bar. He was thankful that she was even speaking to him, even if her words were accompanied by flying objects. He could only hope she would forgive him sooner rather than later. His stomach was going to remind him at every meal that he screwed up, that much was certain.

Both the hanyou and the miko ignored the others as they elbowed each other, communicating with their eyes in an attempted to find out if anyone knew why Kagome was so angry with Inuyasha. Even Sesshoumaru shrugged when they finally turned to him. He only had one clue as to what Inuyasha had said: the word vibrator. He had no intention of sharing that with her friends. He didn't want to join his brother on the receiving end of her rage.

Once everyone had finished, Sesshoumaru and the others headed out to classes and Kagome collected the dishes. Though it was completely out of character, Inuyasha volunteered to help her clean up, hoping it would give him a chance to get back into her good graces. He hated it when she was angry with him. Though he knew she loved him and would never turn her back on him, he was always afraid that this time would be the final straw, that she would be unable to forgive him anymore.

Though she still wanted to strangle him, the miko managed to keep down the violent urges and allowed the hanyou to help her. She washed and he dried, and all the while, Inuyasha's words the night before continued to run through her head. She was just about to turn and try to drown him in the soapy water when a voice caught her attention.

"There's my girl!"

Kagome dropped the plate she was currently holding, causing the water to splash onto the counter, but she completely ignored it. She whirled around and threw herself into the arms of their impromptu guest. "Jak! What are you doing here? Bank didn't say you were coming!"

Jakotsu spun Kagome around the kitchen, ignoring her soap bubble covered hands. "I missed you, and I wanted to see how you liked your room."

"Oh," the miko gasped, clapping her wet hands to her cheeks. "I meant to call you! I'm so sorry. I love it, Jak! It's perfect, every inch of it." Feeling her wet, soapy cheeks, Kagome winced. "Ugh, that was bright."

Inuyasha handed Kagome a dry dishtowel and grinned. "You girls go on and chat. I'll finish up here."

The miko graced him with a small smile. "Okay, but this does not get you off the hook. I'm still mad at you."

"I know, I know," the hanyou replied with a heavy sigh. "I really am sorry."

Kagome studied his face for a long moment. "No, you're not. You're sorry I'm mad, but you wouldn't change what you did last night if you could."

"Sure I would!" he exclaimed.

"What would you change? Besides catching my shoe, I mean."

The hanyou rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. "I shouldn't have said that shit in front of Pops. I know that."

"You shouldn't have said it at all!" Kagome yelled.

"Come on, you gotta admit, it was kinda funny. Besides, I was serious. You should introduce him to your collection. Toys can be fun."

Kagome's cheeks flushed a brilliant red, and she flung the towel she held at his face. "Not something I want to be talking to you about!"

Inuyasha laughed as the miko grabbed Jakotsu's hand and practically dragged the confused male away. "I still think I'm right," he muttered to himself before turning back to the dishes. "Why in the fuck don't we have a dishwasher?!"

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*Pursuit* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Kagome lead Jakotsu through her apartment, pointing out her favorite bits, while Jak told her stories about construction. The best parts were when Inuyasha tried to argue with him about certain features. All Jak had to do to send him running was comment on his adorable ears. The hanyou would surrender and disappear immediately. Even though Kagome was still angry with her half-demon friend, she couldn't help but laugh.

Finally, the pair settled in the office to catch up. Kagome slowly swung in her new favorite seat while Jak rolled side to side in Sesshoumaru's cushy desk chair.

"So, tell me," Jak started, his 'give me all the gossip' tone obvious. "What's it like to be a mated woman?" Kagome frowned and immediately Jakotsu was concerned. "Don't tell me you're unhappy already?! I thought he was perfect for you!"

"That's not it," the miko said with a sigh. "It's just... We're not even mated yet."

Jakotsu gasped dramatically. "Why in the world not?"

"I don't know. He said before that he didn't want to rush me, but I'm not sure that's it. He told his father that his beast is satisfied just knowing I said yes, that he's okay waiting, but he didn't say why we're waiting. He told Inuyasha that it was between him and me, but he hasn't said a word to me. I don't get it. I'm just waiting on him."

"Do you think he's putting it off because he's nervous?"

Kagome shrugged. "He did say he was worried because he has no experience. The guys offered to give him advice, but I made them promise not to. The whole idea of him using their moves on me is creepy. I mean, I like the idea of neither of us knowing what to do. It'll be fun, figuring it all out on our own. It's romantic, knowing that I'll only ever be with him, and he'll only ever be with me."

"If he ever works up the nerve to actually be with you," Jak said with a teasing grin.

"Exactly. I'm getting to the point that I might just jump him and get it over with," Kagome said with a laugh. Jakotsu joined in and the pair giggled for quite some time. When she had regained control of herself the miko continued. "I'm getting tired of waiting, but I wanted him to be the one to initiate, you know? I shouldn't have to beg for it."

Jak lifted a brow in a very Miroku-like expression. "Maybe that's what he wants, for you to beg for it."

Kagome shook her head. "Not going to happen.

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*Semblance of Dualism* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Sesshoumaru knew he shouldn't be there. It was wrong to listen in on Kagome's conversation with Jakotsu, but he couldn't help it. When he walked back into the apartment after learning that his class had been cancelled, he tossed his backpack onto the couch and headed towards the office. He stopped in his tracks at the sound of voices, not wanting to interrupt anything. He accidentally overheard the topic of their conversation and once he had there was no dragging himself away. He had been waiting for Kagome to tell him she was ready, and apparently he would have waited forever because he didn't know that she was waiting for him!

They had promised each other that they would communicate better and share what they were thinking, yet for some reason their attempts had fallen flat concerning this topic. She didn't know what he was waiting for, and he didn't know what she was waiting for, when in reality, they were waiting for each other. The taiyoukai sat on the end of the couch and soaked in every word, once again finding himself thankful for the flamboyant male that Kagome chose to confide in. The last time she and Jak had a talk like this, his beast returned control of their body to him to give the miko what they learned she needed.

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*Wings of Dreams* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

"Aww, but that would be hot!" Jak whined. "Every guy likes it when their girl begs."

"And you would know that how?" Kagome asked with a wicked smirk.

"What? I hear things!" The pair broke down in laughter again, but it was Jak to bring them to their senses. "Well, if it's not him putting it off because he's nervous, because I totally don't buy that from him, then why do you think he's waiting?"

Kagome sighed. "If I knew that, I wouldn't be so damned frustrated. The worst part is his beast can still lead my dreams. I thought that he'd lost that ability when Sesshoumaru turned people again, but if last night was any indication, he definitely still can."

"Oh? And what kind of dream was it?"

"Gods, it was hot. He walked into the room, and I was naked on the bed reading. When I saw him, I basically told him I was ready, that I wanted him. And then we... you know."

"Well, how was it?" Jak asked, leaning forward in his chair dramatically, hanging on her every word.

"For a dream? Incredible. I woke up absolutely aching. It was horrible. I wanted to just push him on his back and take care of it myself. Either that or sneak a toy into the bathroom."

Jak laughed as Kagome blushed when she realized just what she confessed.

Kagome rolled her eyes. "Speaking of toys, you will not believe the things Inuyasha said last night while we were having dinner with his parents."

"Oh, I have to hear this!"

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*Cain & Abel* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Both Jakotsu and Sesshoumaru listened intently as Kagome relayed what Inuyasha had said and done the night before. Jak found it side-splittingly hilarious while Sesshoumaru found it harder and harder to keep from heading upstairs and disemboweling the hanyou. How dare his brother embarrass her in such a way? Sure, he was intrigued by the knowledge that his sweet miko had a collection of sex toys. So much so that he was tempted to hunt through their bedroom in an attempt to locate it.

He controlled both urges only because he knew that she had not wanted him to know what the hanyou had said. He could wait, semi-patiently, for her to do as his brother suggested and introduce him to her toys. He was soon picturing her in the throes of passion, stimulating herself with a vibrator, and found himself painfully aroused. Yes, that was definitely something he wanted to see in the future. Sure, if there was a vibrator inside her, he couldn't be as well, but it would be worth the small sacrifice.

Sesshoumaru tried to force his erection away while focusing on their conversation. He didn't want to miss a thing. He needed to know what Kagome wanted him to do, and apparently she wasn't comfortable telling him herself.

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*Innocent Days* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

"No wonder you're mad at the cute puppy. I'd have ripped is tongue out and shoved it up his ass, right there in front of daddy dearest."

"I nailed him in the face with my shoe."

"Close enough! So, tell me, why haven't you just told that big, sexy dog of yours what you want?"

"I don't know. I just... I can't."

"Well, what if that's what he's waiting for? He promised you he wouldn't rush you. Maybe he's waiting for you to tell him you're ready. It makes sense."

Kagome's eyes lit up. "You think so? But why wouldn't he just say that? Why not ask me if I'm ready?"

"Because that might be considered rushing you," Jak suggested.

The miko looked thoughtful for a moment. "But, I don't know if I can do that."

"Why the heck not?"

"I don't... I don't know. It just... I'm not sure I can make those words come out of my mouth. Really, why can't he figure this out on his own?!"

Jak laughed. "Because he's a man, darling, and men are incredibly stupid. Myself not included, of course. Well, if you can't manage the words, there has to be something you can do. Maybe you can hint at it. Be a little more forward, seduce him into making a move."

Kagome blushed. "Why do relationships have to be so hard?"

"Because you're acting like an innocent little virgin, honey."

"I am a virgin!" Kagome shot back.

"That doesn't mean you have to act like one! If you want that man, you have to let him know!"

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Sesshoumaru fought down a chuckle as the two argued in the office. He rose to his feet and headed back out the front door. He would find something to do until Kagome and Jakotsu finished their conversation. He heard more than enough to know what he needed to do.

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*Mastermind* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Jak was grinning from ear to ear as he and Kagome walked through the living room on their way upstairs. He shook his head as he spotted Sesshoumaru's backpack, which hadn't been there before. Really, if the taiyoukai wanted to listen in, that was fine with him, but the guy needed to think! What if Kagome noticed the bag? Then she would know Sesshoumaru had been there. What if she deduced that he had been eavesdropping again? Trouble was the last thing he needed. He had always thought the taiyoukai was intelligent, but he was beginning to question it.

Jakotsu smiled brightly as they passed through the kitchen, and he waved playfully at Sesshoumaru. The taiyoukai lifted a brow in confusion, only to have the male with his miko wink at him. Had Jaktosu known he was listening? After a minute, he shrugged. It didn't really matter. Now that he knew for sure that Kagome was ready and waiting for him, he could begin to plan. He would give her the most romantic night he could manage, and then he would make the miko his mate.