Higher Education by SunsetMiko

Chapter 22

Each prompt in this chapter is labeled with which challenge it goes to.

Prompt: Kumquat (Prosperity) (The Language of Flowers Challenge)

"There's your frat house," Kagome said while pointing. "Go on in and check it out. We'll be across the street." Without another word, without even waiting for the hanyou to begin to approach the house, the miko and taiyoukai turned their backs on him and crossed the street to Kagome's sorority house.

Sesshoumaru was rather anxious as Kagome opened the front door and entered, saying hello to her sisters as she came across them. He followed her closely, trying not to look too pathetically nervous and awkward. He didn't want to ruin Kagome's reputation, especially not in her own sorority house. As they passed through the kitchen, the miko spotted one of her friends and smiled.

"Hey, long time no see."

"Well, you're the one that disappeared to be with some guy," her friend replied. "Mmm, and what a guy he is," she continued, looking over the taiyoukai as if he were a piece of meat and she was starving. "Lucky. Where did you even find him? Is he new?"

Kagome couldn't keep the grin off her face as she felt Sesshoumaru relax behind her, finally daring to place a hand on her hip possessively. He didn't necessarily like that the girl was talking about him as if he wasn't even in the room, but he appreciated it at the same time. He would have had no idea how to respond if she had spoken to him. "Nope, he's been here as long as we have."

"Well then he's a good hider," the girl said with a laugh.

"Is the hot tub open?" Kagome inquired.

"Sure thing. Have fun!"

Suddenly things made sense and Sesshoumaru was thrilled. He'd had no idea why she wanted him to wear his swimming trunks under his jeans, but he did as she asked anyway. It wasn't the most comfortable thing, like wearing very long boxers that kept bunching up around his thighs, but now it was worth it. They were getting in a hot tub together!

The taiyoukai watched with interest as Kagome approached the back door and began flicking switches, turning the lights on in the pool. Then she grabbed several fluffy towels from a rack beside the door and headed out, Sesshoumaru hot on her heels.

"Weeknights are great for the hot tub around here," she explained as she set the towels down on a lounge chair. "I would never get in during the weekend, knowing what goes on in here, but the pool guy cleans it on Monday, so we don't have to worry about a bunch of bodily fluids floating around us."

"People have sex in the hot tub during parties?" he asked in shock. He'd seen the group of people soaking in the hot water during the pool party but he'd had no idea that they might be doing that!

"Sometimes. Sometimes it's just mutual masturbation," she said with a slight blush as she thought about how his big hands would feel touching her in places he hadn't dared venture yet. "Well, go on. Take off your clothes!"

Sesshoumaru did as she asked, tugging his shirt over his head and yanking down his jeans, tossing them aside onto a lounge chair as well. When he was finished, he looked at the miko in confusion. She was still dressed.

Seeing the question in his eyes, Kagome smiled seductively. "I thought you might want to help me."

"You want me to take off your clothes?" he asked in surprise.

"Only if you want to," she said, slight nervousness in her tone. She had expected him to jump at the opportunity, not question it.

She relaxed when he was quickly directly in front of her, his hands finding the bottom hem of her shirt. He slowly pulled it higher, watching as she raised her arms to allow it to slip off completely, revealing a different bikini than the one she'd been wearing last weekend. A low growl rumbled in his throat as his hands found her waist, sliding along her flesh until he found the small zipper holding her skirt up. He knelt as the fabric fell, keeping it from hitting the ground, and helped her step out of it before tossing her clothing aside.

"Red?" he asked, swallowing hard. "You look... Gods, Kagome, so good," he stammered, causing the miko to giggle.

"Get in slow. It takes a minute to get used to the temperature," she told him before beginning to step down into the in-ground hot tub connected to the swimming pool. She hissed in pleasure as the heat soaked into her tense muscles, quickly helping her relax from the stress of Inuyasha and his foul mouth. Sesshoumaru joined her carefully. He'd never been in something like this before and so he took her advice and entered slowly, finally finding the built-in ledge she was sitting on. He situated himself beside her and the miko sighed as she rested her head on his shoulder. "This is nice."

"Indeed," he agreed. He was slightly disappointed that the moving water kept him from seeing her body, but he'd successfully burned the sight of her in this new red bikini into his memory just as he had the other one. He would never forget how she looked on this night.

They sat side by side for a few minutes with Sesshoumaru unsure of what to do or say, until finally Kagome decided to break the silence and get things moving. She easily slid into the taiyoukai's lap, immediately running her hands down his muscled chest. She pressed her lips to his eagerly and his hands wrapped around her back, pulling her body tightly to his as the kiss continued. She felt so good, so right in his arms, and Sesshoumaru wished that this would never end, that they could stay together as they were forever. Too bad someone was coming to ruin it.

Prompt: Chicken Wings (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge 2)

Meanwhile, across the street, Inuyasha pounded on the door to the local branch of his fraternity. He waited impatiently for someone to open it and he quickly introduced himself, pushing his way inside. He looked around in shocked confusion. This place was nothing like his frat house. People were sitting around actually studying and it was halfway clean. There weren't even any empty beer cans on the floor! At his old frat house, you were lucky not to step on the half-eaten remains of someone's chicken wings or a slice of moldy pizza, and that's how he liked it!

"So, what's going on tonight? Where's the party?" he demanded.

As soon as the loud and brash hanyou entered the house, someone had run to collect the chapter president from his room. He walked down the stairs with an air of authority and Inuyasha recognized him for who he was immediately.

"We do not usually party during the week," the president explained. "Only on the weekends, unless there is a special event, in which case, we make an exception."

The hanyou instantly bristled as he realized that this guy was talking an awful lot like the way Sesshoumaru spoke. He didn't like it one bit.

"Do you have a place to stay, brother, or do you need to crash here? What chapter did you say you were from?"

"Can't a guy at least get a fucking beer around here?" he asked loudly.

Trying to prevent a confrontation, the president nodded. "Of course." He tipped his head and one of the brothers disappeared into the kitchen, returning quickly with a can of beer that Inuyasha snatched from his hands. He popped the top and chugged nearly half before burping loudly.

The hanyou explained what chapter of the fraternity he was from, glossing over why he was no longer attending that particular university. Then he demanded a tour.

"There isn't much to show you. For starters, here is our TV room."

"Well, that's more like it," Inuyasha exclaimed as he took in the size of the big screen and the various gaming systems set up around it. "You got all the channels?"

"We actually do not watch very much television here, so we only have basic cable."

"Basic cable?! What the hell is wrong with you? My old frat had satellite with all the channels: sports, movies, pay per view; you know, the good stuff!" Glancing at the screen once again, the hanyou furrowed his brow. "What in the hell are you watching?" he asked the males gathered on the couch.

"It's a documentary on..." one of them began to reply, only to be interrupted.

"A fucking documentary? Damn, this place if fucking lame. No satellite, no girls, no parties, just dudes studying. You don't even have good beer," he muttered before chugging the rest of the can, crunching it in his hand, and tossing it to the floor. "I'm out of here."

As soon as the hanyou was out the front door, the president of the chapter turned to his brothers. "Good riddance. I don't know if I could have dealt with him much longer. Good thing he didn't want to stay. He must have gone to a party school."

Prompt: Cactus Flower (Lust) (The Language of Flowers Challenge)

"Kagome?" a girl called from inside, her voice distressed. "Do you know this guy? He just barged in and says he's looking for you."

"Damn it," the miko muttered in frustration. "Yes, just send him back here," she hollered back, rolling her eyes. "He was barely there ten minutes!"

Seconds later, Inuyasha's angry complaining could be heard as he followed his nose to his brother and his so-called girlfriend. "That was the lamest fucking place I've ever seen!" he exclaimed in annoyance. "They're a bunch of losers, studying, watching documentaries. And they had light beer! Light fucking beer! Assholes. They're a disgrace to my fraternity. Their branch should be shut down!"

Kagome rested her forehead on Sesshoumaru's shoulder, still sitting in his lap, and sighed.

"Oh, am I interrupting something?" the hanyou asked sarcastically. "I'm ready to go back to the dorms, now!"

"Then start walking," Kagome replied. "We're not done here."

"Okay, fine. Then I'll join you," Inuyasha shot back, tugging his shirt over his head and quickly dropping his pants. Kagome found herself thankful that the hanyou actually wore underwear, because she certainly didn't want to see his penis before she even saw Sesshoumaru's! A loud splash behind her, along with the rise of the water level, let her know that their romantic time was over.

Inuyasha scooted around close so that his thigh was brushing Kagome's calf where she knelt over Sesshoumaru's lap, completely grossing her out. "Okay, this isn't working. Get out!"

"Make me," the hanyou replied. "You know, bro, a hot tub is a great place to get your dick sucked. The hot water makes the bitch's mouth feel different, plus she has to hold her breath, so you know she's working hard."

Sesshoumaru turned horrified eyes towards his brother before rising, lifting Kagome with him. He set her on the edge, far away from Inuyasha, before climbing out of the water himself. He hurried to get a towel to cover her, but it was too late. The hanyou had already gotten a good look at the miko's body and so the rude comments continued.

"Hot damn, woman. I was right. You definitely deserve better. Why in the hell are you chaining yourself to this douche?" he asked while gesturing towards the taiyoukai. "The things I would do to you."

Kagome was doing her best to ignore the hanyou's words, but she grew more and more uncomfortable, wrapping her towel tightly around her body. She'd never been objectified quite like she was at that moment and Inuyasha's comments were making her feel dirty.

Sesshoumaru could see the upset growing in the miko's eyes and he allowed the anger inside him to rise up to the surface. His eyes began to bleed red and he cracked his knuckles as he clenched his fists. His markings grew jagged and any sane person would have turned tail and ran. Inuyasha, on the other hand, was too busy running his mouth to notice.

"Okay, one more question, babe," the hanyou started. "You do anal? Cuz I'm sure I can find another guy willing to join so we can..."

Kagome's gasp of shock had Sesshoumaru between them instantly. He reached out and shoved Inuyasha away from his horrified girlfriend. The hanyou stumbled before catching his footing, and he turned enraged eyes at the taiyoukai. "Did you really just fucking touch me?" he yelled. In an instant, Inuyasha was in Sesshoumaru's face, fist raised threateningly, but this time there was no fear in his older brother's eyes. He let it fly, intent on breaking his nose, only to have his fist caught in Sesshoumaru's hand.

The hanyou tried to pull his hand back, but Sesshoumaru held on, slowly tightening his grip until he could feel the bones shifting, preparing to break. "You will speak to Kagome respectfully or not at all," he demanded, his voice coming out like an angry snarl. The hanyou's eyes widened at the pain in his hand. He hadn't even seen his brother move.

"Let me fucking go!" Inuyasha demanded.

"Not until you understand," Sesshoumaru said darkly. "I will break your hand, do not question that."

"Sesshoumaru," Kagome said softly, molding her body against his left side. "Just let him go. He's not worth it."

"Yeah, listen to the wench!"

The taiyoukai tightened his grip and several popping sounds were heard. "With respect or not at all," he replied.

"Fine! Fine! I'll talk to her with respect," Inuyasha called out, the pain in his hand blooming and spreading up his arm like fire. Sesshoumaru released him and the hanyou quickly pulled back, cradling his injured hand against his chest.

The miko studied the silent hanyou for a long moment before pulling on her clothing and towel drying her hair. "Did you break his hand?" she asked nervously.

"No, I merely dislocated a few things," he answered, his voice starting to sound more normal as his anger cooled. He didn't like the nervousness in her tone. Was she afraid of him now? She'd wanted him to stand up for himself, didn't she? So why did she look so disturbed?

Deciding not to bother putting on his jeans, the taiyoukai pulled on his t-shirt, his wet hair soaking the back of it. Once he was ready, the both of them started walking back towards the house.

"Wait for me!" Inuyasha called hesitantly. He couldn't get into Sesshoumaru' dorm room without him and he sure as hell wasn't crashing at that pathetic excuse for a frat house. He would just keep his mouth shut, he decided, not wanting to awake the demon in Sesshoumaru any further. He needed to speak with his father, and soon.