Higher Education by SunsetMiko

Chapter 17

All prompts in this chapter are from Stella's Soundtrack Challenge 2

Prompt: Soft Equation

"So, now that you have me where you want me, what are you going to do?" Kagome asked softly.

That was a good question. He had no idea what to do, really. He'd been happy allowing her to lead so why had he suddenly put himself in the position to do the leading? He decided it wasn't his best idea. He had to do something, however. He couldn't just stare into her eyes like a frightened little fool.

How far would she allow him to go? How far could he bring himself to go? What was the natural progression of these things? Realizing that he was freaking himself out with his thoughts, Sesshoumaru took in a deep, calming breath, his head instantly swimming in the scent of her arousal. He didn't want to let her down, but he didn't want to move more quickly than she was ready for either. He would have to walk the line, balancing on the blade of a knife, but, he decided, it would be worth the stress it was causing him.

The taiyoukai pressed his lips softly to hers, keeping their noses touching, before he tilted his head to the side to deepen the kiss. He held his weight off of her with one hand planted beside her head while the other started at her shoulder and ran down her side, barely brushing the side of her breast. He continued to the band of her abdomen that was bared to his touch and he caressed it with the tips of his claws, reveling in her soft moan.

Kagome was proud of him. At first, she'd thought he wouldn't do anything at all. He looked like a deer in headlights as he contemplated his options, but, much to her relief, he finally moved. She loved the way he kissed her, starting hesitantly but gaining confidence by the second. He was still so innocent even though she knew his body was brimming with desire.

She could feel it, pressed against her core, so hard and long. She couldn't help but wonder what it looked like. She'd only seen a small number of penises in her life, but each had been slightly different from the next. She wondered how big it was. It certainly felt big pressed against her, but she knew she couldn't judge from just the feel of it.

Prompt: Warm Snow Falls

Sesshoumaru carefully nibbled on her bottom lip and Kagome opened her mouth eagerly for him. His tongue delved in and she had to admit, he was a fast learner. He kissed as if he'd been doing so for ages even though she knew she was his first, his only. She was definitely impressed.

His fingers brushed across her bare abdomen reverently, his touch as light as a snowflake landing on her skin, as his lips left hers and moved along her jaw to her throat. He left a trail of hot kisses across her upper chest while convincing himself that he could move closer to her breasts. They were heaving with her panting breath and it was a beautiful sight. She'd instigated his licking frosting from her breast. Surely that meant he was allowed to kiss her there, right?

The taiyoukai sucked in a breath and went for it, kissing the swell of her breasts, moving along the edge of her tight shirt. How he wished it was off. He could see her nipples straining against the fabric and he ached for a taste. While he knew that wasn't going to happen yet, he wondered if he could touch them.

Deciding to go for it, Sesshoumaru returned his lips to hers, his hand moving from her abdomen over her shirt, creeping higher and higher. He moved as slowly as possible, waiting for her to stop him. He still wasn't sure if it was a good idea. He didn't want to go too far and upset her. She'd seemed to enjoy his kisses, but he had no idea how she would feel about groping.

Kagome deduced what he was going for and she smiled into their kiss. He was hesitating, moving so slowly, and after a few long moments it seemed as if he had given up on the idea. Deciding to help him along, the miko laid her hand over his, which caused him to jump, thinking she was trying to stop him. His mouth opened to apologize only to close again as she dragged his hand higher until it was covering her breast.

She obviously wanted his touch there and Sesshoumaru internally rejoiced as he carefully molded her breast in his hand. He'd never had the opportunity to touch one before, but it felt just as soft as he'd imagined. His lips had moved from hers, unable to focus on the kiss any longer as he caressed her soft, warm flesh. The fabric of her shirt was thin enough that he could feel everything and, very carefully, he ran his thumb over her nipple. The miko gasped and arched, pressing her breast further into his hand, and he gained more confidence in his abilities to bring her pleasure.

Prompt: Cold Premonition

His lips moved down her body once again and he began to kiss the swell of her breast once more while his hand worshipped the other. Feeling especially bold since her reaction to his thumb brushing across her nipple, he took a chance and began kissing the covered part of her breast, moving closer and closer to the hard little peak pushing against the thin fabric. Once there, he kissed it softly, opening his mouth to catch it carefully between his teeth. He gave a little tug and her back came up off the bed while she moaned loudly.

"Gods, Sesshoumaru," she whispered. Deciding to push him just a little further, the miko wrapped her legs around his hips, hooking her feet together behind his back. Sesshoumaru released a half-groan, half-growling sound that sent shivers down her spine, and he nipped at her nipple once more while running his hand along the outside of her bare thigh.

He moved his attentions from one breast to the other, going straight for the tight little peak this time. He loved how her legs tightened around his hips and he dragged the tips of his claws from the edge of her short shorts to her knee and back. His hand slipped under her ass, pulling her body more tightly to his, grinding his erection against her core. She was so hot there and he wondered what it would be like to finally be with her completely.

Feeling him grinding his hips against her, something dawned on the miko and she couldn't help but grin. "Be careful, Sesshoumaru, before your pants fall off." She knew he would be mortified if his pants fell off completely, so she was trying to save him some embarrassment, but he didn't react quite how she'd imagined.

The taiyoukai stopped cold as he realized that she was right. Her feet were touching the top of his ass, his pants having lowered at some point during his movements. He immediately wondered what to do. She'd obviously warned him because she didn't want to see what he was hiding under his slacks, and so he shifted slightly, using his free hand to tug on the top of his pants, yanking them higher. They immediately slid back down, her thighs cradling his hips and her feet behind his back keeping him from pulling them up properly.

The last thing he wanted was to pull away from her. He loved the feeling of her legs wrapped around his waist and his hips moved without his permission, pressing himself against her once more. He couldn't hold his body off of hers, hold onto his pants to keep them from falling, and caress her beautiful body all at once and so he had to decide what was a priority. After a long moment of contemplation, Sesshoumaru released his pants, sliding his palm along her thigh once more.

"Let them fall," he murmured before nipping at her hard peak once more.

Kagome found herself proud of the taiyoukai once again. He wasn't going to let his shyness hold him back and she moaned softly under his attentions. "You should be this confident all the time," she murmured.

"We would never leave your bed if I could be this way all the time," he whispered back before nibbling on her earlobe.

"Would that be such a terrible use of your time?" she asked, her hands running along his muscular chest and abdomen, coming to rest on her favorite dips of definition, so close to where he was throbbing, aching for her touch.

Prompt: Summer Break

"There is nowhere I would rather be than right here," he replied. His cell phone ringing, however, decided to ruin what had so far been the best time of his life. "Damn it," he growled. No one ever called him so he knew who it was immediately: his father. He didn't dare ignore his father's call, and so, with a lot of grumbling, the taiyoukai grabbed his pants and climbed off of her, quickly snatching his phone from his bag.

"Yes, father?" Sesshoumaru said, trying not to sound as if he was panting, which he was as his body tried to adjust to no longer touching Kagome. It almost hurt, losing that physical contact, and he immediately wanted it back.

Kagome rolled onto her side and watched the taiyoukai on the phone. She couldn't believe he'd pulled away from her just because his phone was ringing, even if it was his father. Couldn't it have waited a few minutes? He could have called him back!

The taiyoukai turned his back to the miko, speaking softly so that she couldn't hear him. He held the phone with his shoulder as he quickly closed his slacks. She watched his body language, seeing how he was tense and obviously uncomfortable with the conversation. What was his father saying that was so terrible?

Suddenly his voice was audible as he grew upset. "He's coming here?" he said, something like devastation in his voice. "When?" he demanded. "Oh, and I am expected to show him around and keep him occupied? Father, I have better ways of spending my time."

She couldn't hear his father's response but she knew instantly that it was bad as his shoulders slumped with defeat. Kagome's heart ached for the taiyoukai. He'd told her a little about the relationship he had with his father, just enough to know that it wasn't a pleasant one and it certainly wasn't supportive. It sounded like his father was disappointed in him, though she couldn't possibly understand why. He got excellent grades, was very studious and polite. He was never disrespectful. What was there to be disappointed about?

"Why, father? Doesn't he have classes of his own to attend?" Sesshoumaru sighed and rolled his eyes at his father's response. "How am I not surprised? Fine, I will show him around campus, but he cannot stay with me. Why? Because he would insist on taking my bed and I have actual studies to attend to. I need my rest."

Again, Sesshoumaru's tense shoulders fell as he lost to his father once again. "It is nice to see how concerned you are with my studies," he said darkly. "When will he arrive?" he asked, clenching his fist at his side to keep from screaming into the phone. His father always did this to him, just expected him to drop everything to do his bidding. Being told that he had no social life had hurt, even if it was mostly accurate. He'd begun to learn, however, how to venture out of his shell. This was going to ruin everything, including his relationship with Kagome. He was sure of it. "Goodbye, father," he murmured even though the line was dead, his father hanging up as soon as he'd finished speaking.

"Sesshoumaru?" Kagome said hesitantly, staring at his back. She knew he wasn't happy, that something, someone had been thrust upon him against his will.

"Tell me you will not turn your back on me," he murmured softly before turning to look at the miko.

She gasped at his stricken face. "What's wrong? You look like someone died!"

"Promise me," he said, ignoring her question.

"Sesshoumaru, why would I turn my back on you? What's going on?"

"The fool continued partying as if summer break never ended and got himself kicked out of school, so father is sending him here to determine if this is where he would like to continue his studies. He's taken everything from me and he'll take you as well."

Kagome rose and stood directly in front of the taiyoukai, gazing up into his eyes. Her hands came up to rest on his chest and she smiled sweetly. "No one will take me from you, Sesshoumaru. We're only getting started."