The Snow Angel by SunsetMiko

The Reunion

Chapter 152 - The Reunion *Scent of Strength* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Sesshoumaru landed just outside Kaede's village and took advantage of his long stride in an effort to reach his angel as quickly as possible. He really wanted to run to her, but his pride would not allow it. When Kagome came into sight, he smiled, as the miko had no such reservations.

Being away from him for so long had been hell, and though she did her best to keep her mind busy, the miko's thoughts had continued to drift to the taiyoukai she loved. The second she felt his aura approaching, she jumped up and ran from the hut, leaving Sango and Kaede behind without a word. The sight of him made her heart beat faster, and when she saw his smile, her stomach exploded with butterflies.

She was running towards him at full speed, and when she leapt, he caught her easily. Her arms wrapped around his neck, her legs around his hips, and her lips found his immediately.

The kiss was passionate and all-encompassing, causing the world around them to disappear. There was no breeze rustling the tree branches, no chirping of insects, nothing but the sound of their breathing, and their hearts beating. When Kagome pulled back for air, Sesshoumaru continued peppering her face with kisses, making the miko laugh.

"Missed me?" she asked teasingly.

The taiyoukai buried his face in her hair and breathed her scent in deeply, a low, seductive growl rumbling in his chest.

"I'm so glad you're not wearing armor," she whispered before kissing him again.

This time, the taiyoukai pulled back, inhaling her enticing scent once more. "Had I realized, I would not have allowed you to leave me."

His voice was deep and guttural, causing Kagome to pull back to study his face, finding his eyes darker than usual. "Sesshoumaru? Are you all right?"

"Better than all right," he replied.

"Realized what?" she asked in confusion.

"That your bleeding time was close."

"Oh, so then you know that we can't..."

Sesshoumaru cut her off, shifting her in his arms, pressing her lower body tightly to his own so that she could feel just how aroused he was. "Indeed, we can."

"But..."

"Kagome, you know what I am, correct?"

Even more confused, Kagome frowned. "Yeah, an inu youkai."

"A predator, Kagome. And what do predators crave?"

"Umm," she thought for a moment before saying the first thing that popped into her head. "Blood?"

"Exactly."

The miko scrunched up her face. "Eww, really?"

"Does that disgust you?" he asked while he struggled to maintain control. The scent of her had him holding on by a thread, but he refused to do something that might jeopardize their relationship.

Kagome thought about it for a long moment. In truth, she wanted him badly. If the prospect of a mess didn't bother him then why should she let it bother her? "No, I guess not."

"Good."

The taiyoukai turned, heading away from the village, and Kagome laughed. "Eager?"

"Very," he purred, nuzzling his face into her hair as he walked. "Did you obtain what you needed in your time?" he asked.

"Kind of," Kagome replied, not in the mood to attempt to explain the whole thing at the moment.

"Kind of does not answer my question," he grumbled while his thoughts rushed quickly through his mind. "You cannot conceive during your bleeding time, correct?"

"Nope," she answered happily.

"Then you will explain yourself to this Sesshoumaru later." He was thrilled that he wouldn't have to attempt to hold himself back, because he wanted not just to taste her blood but also to be inside her once more. If they had not been separated over the last few days, he knew that he would have failed miserably in his attempts to keep from taking her until she obtained birth control. The scent of her was much too tempting.