Higher Education by SunsetMiko

Chapter 4

All prompts used in this chapter are from Riku Ryuu's Random Prompts

Prompt: Cake

They decided not to dance right away, as Kagome wanted another drink. After a few more interesting flavored vodka concoctions, including cake, which was extraordinary if Sesshoumaru did say so himself, the pair hit the dance floor.

At first, Sesshoumaru was tense and uncertain of himself but once Kagome placed her hands on his shoulders and ran them down his chest, alcohol-fueled confidence filled him and his hands found her waist. They moved together to the beat, their bodies growing closer and closer together, both pushed by the pulsing crowd and drawn in almost magnetically to one another.

If he'd thought the dancing the previous night was pleasurable, this was a million times better. Her body seemed to fit to his like puzzle pieces, and when she turned and molded her back to his chest, he had to fight not to become aroused. She rubbed her soft, rounded ass against his crotch, which made it a nearly impossible task. When her arms looped around his neck, he buried his face in the curve of her throat and breathed her scent in deeply.

Unable to resist, Sesshoumaru began peppering kisses along Kagome's throat. He heard the miko release a low moan and he smirked. She was enjoying his touch, was even encouraging it, as she moved his hands from her hips to her abdomen. Her shirt began to ride up, giving him access to her soft skin, and he purred against her.

Prompt: Duct Tape

Kagome was thrilled by the way Sesshoumaru was dancing with her. He moved like a pro, as if he'd been doing this for ages, and she never wanted it to end. Eventually, however, she needed a break and she went to pull away from the taiyoukai. His hands held her tightly, however, as if they'd been duct taped to her body, and she laughed, tilting her head back to yell that she needed to rest. He regretfully released her and she led him through the crowd, outside to the pool area.

They had to fight their way through the many partiers surrounding the pool as they searched for a more private spot to sit. Finally, Kagome spotted an abandoned area and she pointed, Sesshoumaru following her lead.

Prompt: Plant

Once they reached the less populated area, out of the way of the other partiers, the pair sat on a large concrete planter. Kagome looked at Sesshoumaru in awe. "You sure you never danced before last night?" she asked, still slightly out of breath.

"Never. Why?"

"Because that was amazing!"

"Was it?" he asked, the shadow of a smirk showing on his lips, that smirk once again hinting at how he might look if only he had more self-confidence.

"Didn't you think so?"

He wanted to agree instantly, to tell her he was having the best time of his life, running his hands over her body while she ground herself against him, but he held back, not wanting to look like a fool in front of the miko. He settled for saying, "It was enjoyable."

Prompt: Dolphin

"Is that all?" she asked with a fake pout, playing idly with the inflatable dolphin pool toy near her foot. "At least you're having fun! Oh, I know what we should do next!" she exclaimed. "Drinking games!"

Sesshoumaru found himself slightly disappointed that she did not desire to dance more, something that surprised him. Last night he'd been praying for ways to get out of dancing and now he would have given anything to be able to dance with her longer. Perhaps, he hoped, they would dance some more, after getting further intoxicated.

He wondered, for a moment, if Kagome only found him entertaining because she was drunk, but he banished the thought from his mind. She befriended him, was truly interested in making sure he had fun in his life. She hadn't been drunk when she first invited him to the frat party. It couldn't just be the alcohol.

Prompt: Owl

Kagome led Sesshoumaru back into the house and down into the basement, where multiple tables were set up, people bouncing ping pong balls into cups across them. "This is our play area," she said, tugging at his hand to bring him closer. "There's beer pong," she advised, pointing towards the tables covered with cups. "We've got quarters," she continued. "The classics, you know. Then, we have the Wii set up, with the sports games: tennis, bowling, golf, whatever. Trust me. Wii is extra fun when you're drunk."

"And what are they doing over there?" Sesshoumaru asked, pointing towards a group in the corner.

"Oh, my god! They're playing Twister!"

Instantly, Sesshoumaru knew what he was destined to be doing for the foreseeable future and he watched, owl-eyed, slightly amused and slightly horrified, as the partygoers finished their game in front of them.

"This has to be the best idea so far!" she exclaimed. "Don't worry. They'll be done soon. Then we can have a turn."

"You really desire to play this game?" he asked.

"You mean you don't want to bend yourself into a pretzel with me?" she said with a mock pout. "I think it sounds awesome. You don't have to if you don't want to."

Seeing the way the other guys in the area were eyeing the miko, Sesshoumaru decided that he had to do this. He didn't want to lose her to someone who was more open to trying new things. If he could dance, he could wrap his body around the miko's to do 'right hand red' or whatever was spun.

"I will play," he assured her.

"Good, because it's couples only, and I didn't want to have to hunt down someone else to play with me."

"You would have?" he asked, his insecurity rearing its ugly head.

"Nah," she said with a laugh. "I'm here with you, Sesshoumaru."

Warmth rushed through the taiyoukai's body at the way she said his name and he was suddenly eager to play. He liked making her happy and he had a feeling she would be doing a lot of laughing during this game.

Prompt: Crayon

Finally, it was their turn, along with another couple, and the game began. The caller would spin the arrow on the wheel covered in primary colors and body parts, and they would all contort themselves to do as instructed. About half-way through, the other female fell and she and her date abandoned the game altogether. Then it was only the miko and the taiyoukai playing.

When 'left hand green' was called, Sesshoumaru reached it easily, but the much shorter Kagome had to stretch, reaching between his legs. She laughed all the while, as their positions were reversed. Eventually, they ended up on their hands and feet, Sesshoumaru's body caging Kagome's much smaller form under his. It felt incredibly intimate and the taiyoukai wished they could stay that way for just a little while longer. The next call, however, seemed impossible and he waited as Kagome attempted to reach. He had his arm looped under her waist, refusing to allow her to be injured during this silliness, and he caught her as her foot slipped out from under her, pulling her back to his chest.

"Okay, enough of this," Kagome said softly. The position they were in seemed altogether too intimate and she was enjoying it far too much.

Regretfully, the taiyoukai released her and she crawled out from under him. Then he found his way to his feet as well. "Did you enjoy yourself?" he asked as they walked away, leaving the game to the next round of participants.

"I did," she said, refusing to look in his direction, knowing she was blushing a brilliant red. "How about beer pong next? There's an open table."

Prompt: Frog

"I have never drunk beer before," he confessed, glancing at an occupied table, trying to determine the rules to this game.

"It doesn't have to be beer. I personally don't like it. We can do shots, instead."

Though he doubted the wisdom of consuming more alcohol, Sesshoumaru nodded and Kagome located a bottle of liquor to pour into the red plastic cups.

"How do we play this game?" he asked, unable to figure it out through simply watching.

Kagome gave a quick rundown of the rules as she filled and arranged the cups, locating a ping pong ball to use in a demonstration. Once he was certain he knew how to play, they started, bouncing the little white ball into the cups, watching as the other had to drink. Sesshoumaru was surprised at Kagome's throwing skills. She was absolutely massacring him, even with his demon abilities. He had expected he would be able to beat her at this game, but it was quickly turning out the opposite as he drank shot after shot.

That wasn't to say he was terrible at it. He made a number of shots as well, and soon they were both laughing as their aim got worse and worse as the game went on. Finally they had to quit as Kagome was laughing too hard to throw properly. They both plunked down on an empty couch to watch others play the game.

Feeling bold, mostly thanks to the alcohol, Sesshoumaru reached out and grasped Kagome's hand, his thumb caressing her palm. "Thank you for this," he said softly. "Without you I would never have experienced such fun.

"My pleasure," Kagome replied with a bright smile. "I think we've had enough to drink for the night, don't you?" she asked as she giggled for no reason.

"Agreed."

Prompt: Compass

"I just hope you don't get sick from doing all those shots," she said, studying his face. "How ya feeling? I made them tiny shots so we wouldn't get blackout wasted. That's no fun, trying to figure out what you did the night before, and usually who you did as well," she said with a laugh.

Sesshoumaru raised a brow at the miko. "This has happened to you?" He couldn't believe Kagome would be one to sleep around, not if she'd only ever danced with her ex and himself. She seemed to have a moral compass a great many of her sorority sisters lacked.

Prompt: Kitten

"No, but I've heard about it enough times. No, no walk of shame for me." Seeing his look of relief, Kagome laughed. "You were worried! Does it matter to you how many guys I've been with?"

"Of course not," he replied quickly. "That is none of my business."

"Darn right it's not," she agreed. The miko yawned and sighed, her eyes growing heavy. "I think I'm about done for the night," she said. She leaned closer to Sesshoumaru, resting her head on his shoulder, and the taiyoukai purred like a kitten at the contact.

"We should get you to your dorm then. I assume you do not have a room here."

"No, I never wanted to live in the sorority house. I like to party when I feel like it, not when someone else does. I'm actually in your building. We should probably get you all tucked in before me. Those shots are gonna hit you soon."

"I believe I am already feeling them," he said. His head felt as if it was floating away and he had the nearly uncontrollable desire to giggle at nothing, though he thankfully managed to restrain it. "But it would not be right for you to walk me home. You already did so last night."

"Feeling chivalrous?" she asked. "Fine, you can walk me to my room, but only if you can promise you'll be able to make it to yours afterwards."

"I promise," he said, though he wasn't so sure. He had never felt so lightheaded before, but he was the male and his low tolerance for alcohol was not an excuse. He would walk her home and worry about himself afterwards.