Higher Education by SunsetMiko

Chapter 16

All prompts are for Stella's Soundtrack Challenge 2 unless otherwise noted.

Prompt: White Wishes

"I am sure I can think of something," Sesshoumaru said, his voice deeper, thick with his arousal. Just the thought of licking frosting from her delicious body was enough to have him hard and throbbing.

Feeling brave, Kagome handed the taiyoukai the cupcake she held. She knew he was more nervous and timid than she was, so she was eager to see how far the shy Sesshoumaru could push himself.

This was it. He had permission and the frosting-laden cupcake in his hand. So where would he smear it on her skin so that he could lick it off? He studied the miko standing beside him intently. Her abdomen was bared for his view, but so was the swell of her perky breasts, and he had already experienced touching her stomach. He hadn't dared to approach her breasts before. Could he do it now? Would she let him?

"You look lost in thought," Kagome said with a smirk, shaking him out of his own mind. "Is it really that difficult of a decision? Well, while you're thinking, I'm eating a cupcake." Kagome claimed another cupcake from the box and ripped the bottom half of the cake off, putting it on top of the white frosting to make a cupcake sandwich. She squeezed it together, licking the escaping frosting from the edges. She shot a glance at Sesshoumaru before allowing a drop of frosting to fall on her right breast. "Oh, I made a mess," she said, her smirk widening at the way his eyes locked in on his target.

Sesshoumaru looked from her face to the frosting and back, searching for permission. It was obvious she'd done it on purpose, so did that mean she wanted his tongue on her breast? He sure as hell did and without a thought, the taiyoukai set down his cupcake, scooped her off her feet, and laid her out on her bed. He sat down beside her, leaning in to touch his nose to hers before hesitantly kissing her lips. She responded so easily, so enthusiastically, that it gave him a boost in confidence and he went for it, licking at the glop of frosting decorating her breast. He collected the bulk of it first before heading back in and dragging his tongue slowly over the area repeatedly to remove any residual stickiness, and because he didn't want it to end.

Prompt: Q&A Recital

Kagome giggled softly, catching the taiyoukai's attention. "I think you got it all," she said softly. "But I know someone that's ready for body shots. Next party, you, me, and some tequila. It's a date."

"Body shots?" he repeated the foreign phrase awkwardly, still savoring the taste of her skin on his tongue.

"First, you lick salt off some part of me, then you take a shot, but you have to pick it up with your lips from right here," she said, indicating right between her breasts, "and then you bite into a piece of lime I'm holding in my mouth."

"That sounds... intriguing. You have done this before?" He didn't like the idea of other males touching her in any way, but these body shots seemed more intimate, something you would share with your significant other, not just any partier.

"I've done them. Never had them done on me," she confessed.

"A date?" he said, her words echoing in his mind.

Kagome blushed brightly but smiled. "It doesn't have to be a date if you don't want it to be."

"And if I do?"

"Then I'm okay with that," she replied.

"Kagome, what... what are we doing?" Sesshoumaru asked after working up his nerve.

"What do you mean? You were just licking frosting off of me. Pretty sure you were there."

"No, what are we doing with each other? What do we have? What are we to each other?"

The miko smiled at the taiyoukai who was still leaned over her upper body. She buried one hand in his hair and pulled him closer until their lips met. She allowed him to control the kiss, feeling as he gained confidence by the moment. When he finally pulled back for breath, she smiled once more. "I don't know exactly what we're doing, Sesshoumaru, but I like it."

"What would you refer to me as to your friends?" he asked, searching for the answer he wanted.

"Besides Sesshoumaru? You're a friend, a very good friend that likes to kiss me and takes my breath away."

Prompt: Unspoilt Feelings

At first his shoulders slumped, but as she continued, he realized that it wasn't as terrible as he thought. She considered him more than just a friend. She just hadn't decided on a label yet. He was almost thankful that she was moving so slowly. He knew she was likely doing so for him, knowing that he had no experience whatsoever. He ached to call her his girlfriend but he had no idea what all was entailed with that label. If she'd called him her boyfriend he might have become overwhelmed, with no idea how to act. He was awkward enough already.

Sesshoumaru sat up, buried under his thoughts once again, and Kagome watched, studying his face. He looked lost and yet thankful at the same time. What had he expected her to say? Was he happy he was more than just a friend then?

Kagome wasn't satisfied with the short kisses they'd shared. She wanted more and so the miko sat up, finishing up her cupcake before turning her focus to the taiyoukai. "Sesshoumaru," she said softly, catching his attention. He turned to look at her only to be surprised when she suddenly straddled his legs, staring deep into his eyes.

"What...?" he started before thinking better of it. He would find out what she intended soon enough.

The miko leaned in and pressed her lips to his, starting slowly but gaining in passion. She nibbled at his bottom lip and Sesshoumaru opened with a gasp of surprise. Then her tongue was in his mouth and he groaned at the sensation. He paid a great deal of attention to what she was doing, the way her tongue moved, and when she pulled back, he took a chance and hesitantly moved his tongue inside of her mouth. He mimicked her movements, thrilled when she let out a soft moan.

Her hands were tightly gripping his shoulders, clinging to him, while he was unsure where to put his hands. Slowly, one moved up her back, running along her spine, while the other found its way into her hair. When her hands moved from his shoulders to his chest, the taiyoukai fought a groan. Her small fingers felt amazing running over his muscles and he found himself wishing he'd removed his shirt. Almost as if she'd read his mind, he felt those delicate fingers working his buttons.

Sesshoumaru finally pulled back for breath, panting as he stared at Kagome, so beautiful, her hair messy from his questing fingers. When she succeeded in unbuttoning the final button, she looked so victorious as she yanked his shirt open. Her hands were instantly running over his pale skin, tracing the dips of his muscle definition. She moaned softly as she leaned closer, pressing hot kisses to his chest.

He was surprised as she pushed him flat on his back on the bed, but he allowed it, curious to see what she intended. She sat perched over his hips, running her hands over his chest and abdomen almost reverently.

Prompt: Romantic Moon

"You want to know my favorite part of a man's body?" she murmured.

"Yes," he hissed as she brushed against one hard male nipple.

Her hands moved lower and Sesshoumaru's eyes widened as she played with the clasp of his pants. Surely her favorite part wasn't his penis, right? She couldn't be ready to go there with him already. He had no idea what to do, hadn't even had time to research it, so they couldn't be about to have sex.

Kagome laughed as the taiyoukai's body tensed. "Relax," she purred as she opened the front of his slacks. Then she ran her hands down his sides, finding the dips of definition that pointed directly at his manhood. "This, right here. When you're that defined that you get these dips here, gods, it makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Your damn pants hide it, but the swim trunks showed it perfectly. Do you... do you not wear underwear?" she suddenly asked.

It took Sesshoumaru a long moment to realize that she'd asked him a question, and even then, he had no idea what she'd inquired about. "Huh?" he asked, feeling stupid for not knowing. Still, she'd been touching him so intimately and with such heat in her voice. How could he be expected to remember anything other than how it felt?

"Underwear," she repeated. "You're not wearing any. Do you not or is it just laundry day?" she asked with amusement.

"I generally do not wear them," he replied awkwardly.

"Well, no wonder you were so tense," she said with a giggle. "I love that the carpet matches the drapes."

"What?" he asked, still distracted as her hands remained just above his thighs in the dips of definition she loved the most.

"The silver," she clarified. "It's cool that it's silver all over." Playfully pushing his boundaries, the miko ran her fingers through the short, silver, fur-like hairs running from his navel down. She went as far south as she dared without touching anything too intimate. Sesshoumaru already looked ready to explode from all the new sensations she'd put him through. She was sure he would pass out cold if she actually touched his penis.

"Oh," he breathed.

"I would never have guessed you go commando," she continued with a grin. "I would have thought, with as formal as you are all the time, that you'd be wearing tightie whities, maybe boxers, but nothing at all? That's bold."

"It is a matter of comfort," he replied.

"Still bold," she said with a smirk. "So, how do you feel?" she asked suddenly.

"How do I feel?"

"Yeah, honestly, how do you feel?"

Sesshoumaru thought about the question for a long moment before finding the right word. "I feel amazing."

"Told you a hot make out session would do you worlds of good."

Instantly, Sesshoumaru was worried. Had she just done everything they had to up his confidence? Did it mean nothing to her? He'd thought they were making excellent progress towards something real, something tangible and definable. Was this not romance? Was this just another attempt to help him, to change him?

Kagome saw it the instant Sesshoumaru pulled back into himself and she sighed. "What's wrong?" she asked.

"Why did you do this? Why kiss me the way you did?"

"Did you not like it?" Kagome asked in confusion. She certainly thought he'd been enjoying himself. The erection she'd been sitting on for quite a while now told her that much, so why was he asking such a question?

"Of course I did," he replied quickly.

"Then why ask that? I kissed you because I wanted to, because there's something about you, Sesshoumaru, something special. You've always kept it hidden, but bit by bit I'm uncovering it and I like what I'm finding."

"You really do find me arousing, don't you?" he asked out of the blue, causing Kagome to blush brilliantly and stammer for a moment. The scent of her arousal was thick in the air, so much so that he could almost guess what she would taste like.

"I... I... Of course I do. How could I not? And I'm not the only one."

"But you are the only one that matters," he replied softly. Without another word, Sesshoumaru rolled them so that he was on top, his hips rested between Kagome's spread thighs.

"Look at who's exerting his dominance," Kagome teased. "Feeling bolder every minute, aren't you?"

Sesshoumaru touched the tip of his nose to hers, forehead to forehead, and smiled softly. "I have never been in a better position," he purred seductively.