Affairs of The Heart (Kagome/Yusuke, #23)

[aoshis_toy]

Fandom: Yuyu Hakusho/Inuyasha
Title: Affairs of The Heart
Author: Aoshis_toy
Theme: #23 Pink Carnation; I'll never forget you
Pairing: Kagome/Yusuke
Rating: R
Disclaimer: I do not own or profit from Inuyasha or the characters. I do not own or profit from Yuyu Hakusho or the characters.
Summary: Kagome has to tell the one she loves goodbye, can she leave or will he give her a reason to stay?

The soft sound of the door closing made Kagome stop in her tracks. She wasn’t surprised to see Keiko come out of the apartment. The woman didn’t look too happy either. Maybe this wasn’t a good time for her to stop by. But what choice did she have? She’d be leaving in the morning to head back into the Feudal Era. Sango was due any day now and with Kikyou being disposed as well she felt she had to go back and spend a few weeks with her friends. Honestly she was debating on whether or not to remain in the present. There really wasn’t much going for her here. She’d tried the whole school thing and it wasn’t working out. While Sango and Miroku had each other, Inuyasha was happy with Kikyou but she had no one. If you didn’t count Shippou, the small kitsune seemed to thrive on her visits. While she was often lonely when she went back it was home to her in a strange way. It also got her away from her problems here. One would think she’d learn from her mistake with Inuyasha. What was it about her that made her fall for men that were already in love with another woman?

It’d taken her two years to get over the hanyou, that had led her straight to her next heartache. Needing something to do in her spare time she’d taken a part time job. It had been stacking at a local store but it was money. That was where she’d met Yusuke. He’d been one of the guys to unload the trucks as they came in during the evenings. She’d sensed him the first night when he’d arrived. Being curious she’d gone into the back to inspect the large demonic aura. What she found made her heart stop and her mouth to resemble a fish. There had been three guys starting to unload the stuffed truck. All of them had taken off their shirts. Seeing him bare-chested had left her stunned and gawking like an idiot. Stacked with the boyish features, she couldn’t help but stare. Laughter made her blush when the other two pointed out her embarrassing display.

He’d merely smiled at her in return making her knees about collapse. It was the goofy grin that drew her in. She was hopeless and she knew it. Not wanting to make a bigger ass out of herself than she already had she’d gone back to her duties of stocking shelves. She’d been dismayed when he sought her out. They fast became casual friends at work. It hadn’t surprised her to learn the man was married. What girl wouldn’t snatch up the fine piece of meat. Not to mention he was sweet, funny and a regular smart ass. She didn’t get the chance to meet Keiko for six months. The girl seemed sweet enough and Kagome found she liked her. It just made her feel bad knowing she had feelings for the woman’s husband. But Keiko didn’t seem to mind their friendship at all. Kagome was just happy that she found someone that seemed to understand her and to spend time with.

“Hey Kagome,” Keiko smiled at the girl. She wasn’t sure if the girl wanted to go in and speak to Yusuke. The man wasn’t in the best of moods after their fight. If someone could calm the man down and make him see reason it was Kagome. She was thankful for the friendship the girl had with him. It had helped their marriage greatly. Yusuke made sure to be on time for work and didn’t slack off. She knew it was due to Kagome yelling at him one day to be responsible. Yusuke was also more attentive towards her due to the girl’s influence. She’d heard enough from Yusuke to know that Kagome was nursing a broken heart from an old boyfriend. “I’m heading out to work now but Yusuke is in the house. He’s in a bad mood but you’re welcome to go on in.”

“Thanks, I was just stopping by tell him bye. I’m going to visit a friend for a few weeks and I’m not sure when I’ll be returning.” Kagome nodded when the woman just smiled then looked at her watch. “Well, take care until I get back.”

Kagome watched the woman go wishing there was something else she could say. While her and Yusuke were close her and Keiko hadn’t bonded that well. It was better this way, she’d feel even more retched. The girl would flip and try to toss her down a flight of stairs if she was aware of just how deep the feelings went. The miko wasn’t sure how she went each day without telling him. It was only knowing he loved his wife that kept her from putting any more pressure on him. He considered her a friend and it would be a burden on him if he had to worry about her crushed feelings. He hadn’t done anything to instigate her falling for him. She was being her usual stupid self and wanting something that belonged to another.

She was just glad that whenever he helped her in the store he had to put his shirt back on. The owner didn’t care what they did in the warehouse as long as the customers didn’t see them. He usually had ten to thirty minutes between deliveries. During those times he was still on the clock and found something to do. Since they’d met he’d taken it upon himself to help her stack. He’d caught her staring a few times already but she’d played it off. It would be horrifying for him to realize how often she dreamed about him. Not to mention the night time rituals she performed to his image. While she hadn’t slept with a man yet she’d experimented with herself. And made several trips to the local adult store. Her favorite pink vibrator had been named after the man.

She opened the door since Keiko had told her to go on in. The sound of glass breaking greeted her. It hit the wall to her left. She eyed the large mess coating the wall, orange juice? Had the two been fighting? Would explain Keiko’s sour expression and the mess around the house. The man was now taking out his anger. She knew he wasn’t the type to strike someone he loved, unlike Keiko. She’d seen first hand how the girl would slap him for almost nothing. Hell, she’d love it if Yusuke would grope her. “Well, I guess I’m lucky my head wasn’t a target.”

“Kagome?” Yusuke felt guilty seeing how close it had come to hitting the girl. He hadn’t been expecting her when he’d thrown the glass. Keiko had started bitching to him for leaving some dishes around. She’d just found something to start a fight with him and him not picking up his dishes fast enough had given her some ammo. The real reason for her displeasure had come out in the end. Before the issue could be resolved she’d stormed out of the apartment without picking up her own fucking dishes. Being pissed he’d tossed them towards the now closed door. Some of his anger dissipated seeing the miko walk into the home. Shame filled him seeing the destruction he’d made. He’d have to clean it up before Keiko got home or she’d have something else to bitch about.

“Is this a bad time?” She stepped further inside and placed her purse on the floor. Her shoes were slipped off to land next to his. Without waiting for an answer she walked over to the shattered glass. It was in over a dozen pieces, some small chips would need to be vacuumed up. He was lucky it hadn’t put a hole in the wall with his strength. “Want to get me the vacuum? You’ll need to wipe the wall before it stains as well.”

“I’ll get it, you don’t have to.” Seeing she wasn’t going to listen he went over to the closet to get the vacuum out. While he plugged the device up she walked into the kitchen. He turned it on, running it over the area. He felt like punching the wall instead of cleaning but he wouldn’t display his temper in front of her. She hadn’t caused his ire and didn’t need to bear the brunt of it. The woman that had was going on to work like she did everyday. She’d fucking started the fight and had left it unresolved. Couldn’t he do anything right? Not with her. The only person that seemed to accept him was Kagome. No, he wouldn’t think about that right now, not with her here. That was part of his damn problem. It wasn’t her fault but his own.

He took the rag from her, he wasn’t going to let her clean up his mess. She should be pissed that her head had almost been wearing the stain. The girl had only shown anger towards him twice, not once had she raised a hand to him. The first time she’d merely yelled at him for his mistake. The second she’d been so upset he’d made her cry. It wasn’t something he wanted to repeat. It bothered him knowing she was still longing for the other hanyou. The feelings of jealousy and desire remained even after so long. He considered her a great friend, one of his best. His life was too complicated for his liking these days. What he’d do to have it all go back when fighting would solve all his problems. No amount of punching would take care of this one.

Chocolate eyes fell on the soft features as she went back over where he’d vacuumed. She seemed lost in thought as she cleaned. How many days hadn’t he lain up in bed wishing that it were her there? To know if she was as gentle in that area as she was with everything else. Often he found himself in a friendly embrace, longing to turn it into more. The attraction had been there from day one but he’d brushed it aside because he loved Keiko and wouldn’t hurt her with a brief affair. He hadn’t been expecting anything to come out of their friendship. It was the last thing he’d hoped for. He wouldn’t have followed her out there that one night if he’d known how torn it would make him one day.

His relationship with Keiko was going nowhere. After being around Kagome he’d found himself having strange yearnings. He’d never been much for cuddling and showing affection. Yet the desire to hold her was strong, to take her in his arms. So deep he found himself acting them out with Keiko. There was no way for him to walk up to Kagome and pull her soundly against his chest. To bury his nose and inhale the scent that was hers alone. Many nights he had to catch himself before he gave in to the temptation. He wouldn’t push his attentions on her. She wouldn’t mess with him simply because he was a married man. Second, her heart belonged to a man he’d never met. “Sorry about this.”

“It’s okay, so were you practicing your aim or did something upset you?” Kagome turned the vacuum off and wrapped the cord back up. She was guessing on a fight if she knew the two. They fought more than any couple she knew. Most of the time he’d end up confessing what it had been about. Most of it was petty and stupid shit in her opinion. The girl had known who he was before marrying him. If they’d grown up together then the girl had known what she was getting herself into before hand. It was wrong to expect someone to change completely to suit your needs. If they weren’t what you wanted to begin with best to shop elsewhere.

“Nothing really, the same old shit. We were eating dinner before she went to work. Kuwabara called and I went to answer the phone. I got sidetracked as usual. I stayed on the phone for about thirty minutes. After I got off I went to find the few things he’d asked to borrow, just some tools. I came back into the kitchen to ask where my hammer was and she was pissed because I’d left my dishes on the table. After an hour of hollering, what she was really pissed about came out. I told you I’d went to the temple last weekend to go spar with Kurama. She found out about it and got pissed. Saying I was going back to my old ways. Dammit, I gave all that up for her and it’s not good enough. It was just a friendly session and I only went because he asked me to. Not like I almost died or killed someone. Then she started going on about her boss.”

“The one she almost slept with?” Kagome took the rag out of his hand seeing he’d stopped cleaning the wall. There were still a few smudges here and there. The anger was still there in his eyes as she asked. Not that she blamed him, she’d be pissed too. How many times hadn’t she had to deal with Inuyasha running off to be with Kikyou after he’d asked her to be with him. Things would have been easier on her heart if the man would have been honest with himself from the beginning and not dragged her along for the ride. A simple, ‘Look Kagome, I love Kikyou and me and you can never be together.’ She wasn’t going to be second best for anyone. Besides Keiko had someone special that loved her dearly.

“Yeah, she’s back working under him. Seems they got into a fight yesterday. Lucky me, I get to feel her wrath over the whole thing. You know I’d prefer it if she’d talk to me about it. Not pick a fight over something stupid to get it all off her chest. She swears there is nothing going on between them. What really confuses me is that right now I couldn’t care less if there was.” He groaned at the shocked look upon her face. It was the truth and he felt like he could be honest with Kagome. He couldn’t care less either way. They hadn’t been intimate in weeks. Perhaps the main problem with their marriage is somewhere along the way both of them had fallen in love with other people. They’d been having their problems and Keiko had found comfort and started falling for her boss. She’d ended things because of him and been unhappy since. Now, he couldn’t deny the feelings he had for the girl cleaning his wall. The feelings weren’t returned and he was married Keiko. For better or for worse he was going to see the marriage through.

“Don’t say that, you know you don’t mean it. Keiko loves you, things will work out.” Kagome gave him a small smile before walking into the kitchen. It was a mess in there too. Dishes were broken on the floor from his tantrum. She felt bad about coming over to tell him she was leaving now. He was having trouble in his relationship and she was leaving for some time. Well he had other close friends besides her so he’d be okay without her. She could hear him walking around in the living room while she picked up the dishes and tossed them into the trash. Overcooked steak was on the floor, Yusuke had made dinner. A giggle erupted seeing the undercooked potatoes sitting under the table. Well, he was cute that had to make up for the lack in cooking skills.

It took several minutes to get the mess cleaned up but it still needed to be mopped. The broom went back into closet. The mop was nowhere to be found as the search continued. Everything else was in there except the main tool. Perhaps it was somewhere else, so she went to go ask. He was no longer in the living room but the sound of him moving around down the hall was heard. The mahogany carpet silenced her footsteps as she approached the back bedroom. She’d noticed the large stain also upon his shirt. Keiko must have thrown something at him during the fight. Wanting to catch him before he jumped in the shower she quickened her step.

Yusuke yanked the shirt over his head. The diet drink was already becoming sticky against his chest. Next time he’d move objects out of her way. At least it hadn’t been a knife or fork, he might have gotten stabbed in the balls. The t-shirt was most likely ruined so he tossed it in the corner to throw away later. He’d have to let Kagome know he was going to wash off real quick. His head snapped towards the door hearing her gasp. “Oh hey, I’m going to jump in the shower.”

“Okay, um I can’t find the chest, I mean mop.” A blush crept up her cheeks as she lowered her eyes. Oh boy, she was lucky he couldn’t read minds like Hiei. He’d be shocked at the indecent thoughts. ‘Get a grip, it’s just his chest. You’ve seen it too many times before to get all wide-eyed over it. Still, I got to admit it’s a nice one. Oh my, the button is undone on his jeans.’ She almost ran out of the room noticing the undone clothing. Had he been about to pull them off? Didn’t he know how to shut the blasted door. She could have walked in on him naked. “I should be done by the time you get out.”

“Shit, I broke it last week. I’ll get the mess after I get done. Keiko threw what was left of it in the trash. Guess I should learn to stop breaking things when I get mad. But I figure it’s better than throwing the couch through the wall.” He grinned seeing the blush getting deeper as his hands went for the zipper of his pants. He had on boxers so not like it really mattered if he took them off.

“You need to learn how to close the door. I doubt Keiko would appreciate me ogling her goods.” Kagome snapped at him seeing the hands going for the jeans. He wouldn’t dare strip in front of her. Just because he didn’t think of her as anything more than just a friend, didn’t give him the right to tempt her. She was sure she could strip and it wouldn’t bother him. Dammit, she had trouble sleeping at night as it was.

“Are you saying you’d ogle me Kagome?” His voice came out low and seductive as his eyes roamed over her tense form. She looked ready to bolt out the room. He was more than tempted to pull them off and see what kind of reaction he got. Would she scream at him or look? The better question was, would it have any effect on her if he did? He often smelt her scent spike while they were together. It made him wonder if he was the cause of any of it.

Kagome almost turned and slammed the door in his face. Did he think he was funny? She was only human after all. He had to know what kind of effect seeing him partially nude was having on her. Balling her hands into tight fists she made her way across the room to stand in front of him. The brown orbs widened as she looked up at him while cocking her head to the side. “I don’t know, maybe. Tell me Yusuke, what would you do if I decided to strip in front of you. Better yet, why don’t I just join you in the shower. Would you ogle me?”

“For a minute, right before I pinned you to the wall. Then I’d have to enjoy watching just your face as I fucked you. I’ve always wondered, are you loud or do you moan softly?” His nose picked up the strong smell now. The color was gone from her face as he spoke. He knew she’d been playing and throwing his words back in his face. The chance was too good to pass up. While she might be kidding about ogling him, he meant what he said. If she were ever foolish enough to get naked in front of him, he wouldn’t be held responsible for what happened. “So should I leave the door unlocked?”

“You should kiss my ass. I’ll see you when you get out.” Kagome spun around and almost ran out the room. The man was being an ass now. He’d be lucky if she didn’t go into the kitchen for a butcher knife and put on some eerie music. While he was happily married with someone to share his bed every night she spent hers alone. She should have thrown his ass on the bed just to wipe that smirk off his face. Teach him not to play with fire or her feelings. He was a youkai he had to know now just how appealing that idea had been to her. Heat had rushed straight to her center at hearing those words. He could tease someone else that didn’t care either way.

Since the mop wasn’t an option she got what she could. He said he’d clean it but it would get her mind off his words. Going to the linen closet she got a few rags out. It meant getting on her knees but that didn’t bother her. Wetting the rag she ignored the sound when the phone began to ring. After five rings it stopped as she got under the table. The mess easily came up as she wiped over it with the spray. She wasn’t going to do the whole floor, she wasn’t their maid. It began ringing again as she went to rinse the rags out in the sink. This time it rang over ten before the person gave up.

The sound of the shower was still heard when she went to the laundry room. There was a pile of towels and whites waiting to be washed. She placed them all inside but waited to turn the machine on. As she walked back into the living room, she heard the sound of her own phone ringing. Groaning she ran and reached into her purse to snatch it up. “Hello.”

“Kagome, this is Keiko. Sorry to be calling your phone. Are you still at the house? I’ve tried to call twice and Yusuke isn’t picking up. I know it’s because he’s still pissed but I need to talk to him. I only have a few minutes before I have to get back to work. Do you mind giving him the phone?”

“Sure,” Kagome almost shut the phone but thought better of it. Instead she put the phone on mute and walked back into the bedroom. She didn’t appreciate the woman calling her phone to speak to him but she’d done it before so what was the big deal now? Yusuke hadn’t answered their phone because he was in the shower. She was sure the man would have answered if he’d heard it ringing. The bathroom door looked ominous as she knocked lightly. “Yusuke, phone call.”

The sound jerked him out of his stupor. He almost swore as he had to stop his ministrations. Fuck, the girl had shitty timing. There was no way he was walking out there with a stiff dick. She’d want to know what he was doing besides washing his ass. She’d flip if he informed her that he’d been imagining her joining him. He reached forward and turned the water off and wiped his face. “Come in and give me the phone.”

“You’ve got to be shitting me.” The audible NO made her sneer. He better be covered in there. Her hand turned the knob as she entered the steamy room. The door was kept open in case she needed to quickly depart. His face appeared from behind the black shower curtain as she walked in. Part of his chest was visible as he reached out to take the phone from her. His hair was soaked and flat making him look even more boyish. “I put it on mute.”

He was confused when she handed him her cell. Seeing the look on her face it could only be one person. “Hello? I didn’t hear it. I just got out of the shower. You threw your drink on me remember. Really? Sure whatever Keiko, I’ll see you in the morning.” He snapped the phone shut as she was about to say something. He didn’t want to hear her excuses anymore. She’d stayed late at work two nights ago and was staying a few extra hours tonight. He might not have thought anything of it but his sensitive hearing had picked up the man in the background. While Keiko might have to stay late he didn’t. There would be only one reason for it. Here he was feeling like shit because he wanted Kagome and Keiko was already giving in to her true desires. Perhaps it was time to just say fuck it. If she wasn’t going to try and make things work then why should he? He’d been willing to give up the girl he wanted so he wouldn’t hurt Keiko. The same girl that was nervously gnawing on her lip as she stretched out a hand waiting for her phone. Is that why Keiko had been so upset over the fight with her boss? How long had she been going to him? Why couldn’t she be honest with him? Hell why couldn’t he be honest with himself and her? He loved her but he didn’t want to be with her anymore. “Fuck!”

Kagome turned when he swore loudly. Blue eyes opened wide in shock as he stepped out from the shower. There was no turning her head as he shoved the curtain aside in anger. Finally seeing it she knew she hadn’t done him justice. He was more filled out than she would have imagined. His waist went down into a lean thighs. Every part of him seemed muscular and well developed. She gawked seeing the semi-hard member pointing in her direction. The man would be insulted if he realized she’d named her toy after him. He had to be twice that size fully erect. Gods, he put her Yusuke Jr. to shame. “Oh my, oh damn.”

“Huh?” He tilted his head as she covered her eyes. Looking down he realized his mistake. Sighing he reached over for the towel putting himself close to her. She didn’t move as he came close. He didn’t want to snap at her but she was leaning against the towel rack, stopping him from being able to get it. If the girl didn’t move in seconds he’d end up hitting her with the hard-on that refused to deflate. “Kagome, unless you want to be pinned against the wall you might want to move.”

“What?” Her eyes lifted to his face. There was no mirth or amusement in his eyes as he closed the distance between them. Her legs refused to listen, she couldn’t move. She could only imagine what he’d been thinking about while in there. Whatever it was it didn’t have to do with her. All she’d done was rudely interrupt him and was now standing in his way. She needed to get a grip on herself. He was trying to cover himself and she was stopping him by devouring him like eye candy. He sounded upset over the phone call and she was being a nuisance. “Sorry, I’ll leave.”

She felt like an idiot as she stepped out of the bathroom and shut the door softly. It sounded hollow and condemning. How was she going to be able to face him now? But she couldn’t leave, she hadn’t told him of her reason for stopping by to begin with. Could she go without telling him goodbye? Her feet stopped at the thought. She had no idea when she’d be back. There was a chance she’d never see him again or it would be a long time. Who knew what could happened in the time she was on the other side of the well. This was her only chance to talk to him before leaving. Why blotch it because she couldn’t control her raging hormones? This was Yusuke, he wouldn’t think anything of it or be upset. Most likely he’d laugh about it.

Yusuke stepped out behind her. The girl was staring at the floor, her shoulders were slumped in despair. He’d only taken the time to place the towel around himself. He could tell that she was upset about it. He’d also smelt her slight arousal before she’d ran out. Would she run from him if he tried anything? Not like he’d allow her to get far. He was almost certain now that she wanted him as well. There was no mistaking the desire in her eyes. Months of teasing and playing around with each other. Was it possible that it hadn’t been just picking on her end as well? Did she feel the same way? He was behind her before she sensed him. The shoulders stiffened as he wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her against his chest. “Kagome.”

She called herself several more names hearing the worry in his voice. It wasn’t his fault she was acting like a ninny. Trying to put on a smile for his sake she turned around to face him. There was no reason to get upset about this. They were friends after all. Fingers gripped her chin forcing her to look up at him. The arm tightened around her waist. The pit of her stomach stirred feeling him so close. The heat from his body was felt through the thin material of her clothes. She’d been expecting to see him on the verge of laughing at her discomfort. Chocolate eyes were soaring with emotions as she opened her mouth to speak.

A sigh of acceptance slipped past his parted lips. It might be wrong but he wanted the girl. When had he ever been one to follow the rules? His mouth descended taking a firm hold on hers. The lips were soft and pliant under his. There was no resistance, she instantly accepted his probing tongue. A strong ache formed in his chest as he plundered her mouth. The soft hands rose to wrap around his neck, pulling him closer. She tasted sweet as the kiss was returned with equal passion.

Kagome gave into temptation as his tongue swept over hers. She was thankful he had her waist, her knees had given out the moment his mouth had rushed down. No thoughts entered her mind except she didn’t want it to stop. If only if it were just one kiss, she wanted it. Her body longed for more but her heart was content to have known the smallest touch. The hand around her waist moved up running along the length of her spine. Tiny shivers of pleasure made her gasp in his open mouth. The hand cupping her face left and she found herself being lifted.

He placed her on the bed without releasing her mouth. His mind was waiting for any sign that she wanted to stop. When none came he allowed his hand to travel down the length of her ribs. Her breath caught as his thumb ran under the edge of the flimsy blouse. The rough pad came in contact with skin, it was soft and warm. His mouth pulled away from the inviting lips to trail along the creamy neck. Her head turned as a hand went into the wet hair. She moaned softly as teeth found the tender lobe of an ear.

Blue eyes closed in wonder, calloused fingers ran over the soft mound covered by the lacy bra. Kagome arched into the touch. Impatient hands went to pulling the shirt over her head. A chuckle escaped her when his fingers tried to unsnap the white bra. The boy had to give in and use both in order to free the latch. Brown eyes took in the twin mounds as it was tossed to the floor.

Hot kisses trailed down the curve of her neck leading a path to one aching peak. She gave in to the sensation as a tongue trailed over the hard nipple. The knot inside her stomach tightened as a hand grabbed the jealous twin. A rough thumb played and pinched as the warm tongue tasted the other nipple. A small gasp lingered between her parted lips. Anxiety accompanied the anticipation feeling the first contact of the hard length against her thigh. The towel had slide open allowing the member to spring free.

Releasing the peak from his mouth, he went to taking the rest of her clothing off. The pants were slowly pulled down the slender hips along with the black panties. His fingers trailed over the hips until they reached her knees. Kagome lifted each leg in order for him to pull them off. The jeans joined her other discarded clothing. The towel was ripped off with one hand. A blush crept up her cheeks as she eyed the throbbing erection.

Yusuke worked his way back up her body. He stopped before he got close to his goal. Leaning over he caught her mouth in another breathtaking kiss. His world spun as she returned the embrace. The slim arms wrapped around his back. Trim nails ran down his spine sending shivers of delight to his soul. Using a hand he brushed the thick bangs back from her eyes. Beautiful blue eyes gazed up at him filled with love. The swollen lips parted slightly as he shifted his position. The tip was brushing against the wet entrance. Keeping eye contact with her, his hips began pushing forward.

Kagome wanted to close her eyes and get lost in the sensation of him slowly filling her. The friction was intense as he worked himself deeper. Something in his gaze kept her captivated as he began claiming her. There wasn’t any pain only exquisite pleasure as he seated himself fully within her center. The muscles held him snug in a tight embrace. Her dreams couldn’t compare to the real thing. The large hand caressed her face as he began moving within.

He felt his desire crashing over in a hot wave of white pleasure. She felt so good wrapped around him, he had to hold back the urge to give into his body’s demand. He broke eye contact to capture her mouth. His tongue mocked the slow thrusts of his hips as she adjusted to the intrusion. Knuckles ran along the soft curve of her jaw while exploring every corner of the girl’s mouth. Fingertips ran over corded muscles of his back as he strained to keep a slow but steady pace.

She got lost in the moment as he stoked the tension deep in her core. She felt full and complete every time he sheathed himself deep. Her body was crying out at the sweet torment. The mouth left hers to place a soft kiss on her bottom lip then trail across her face. The final kiss was placed on her forehead before he buried his head in the thick blanket of hair. The parted lips came to rest near the shell of her ear. Rushed breath tickled her ear as he moaned out her name.

“Ah, Kagome.” Yusuke placed a hand on the soft cheek holding her face still while he nuzzled her neck. His own pleasure was coming to a crashing peak as she began moving underneath him. The faint scent of salt assaulted his nose followed by hot moisture coating his fingertip. His thumb brushed away the single tear. A groan of pleasure erupted in his ear as the walls tightened around him. “Yeah, oh, my Kagome.”

The strong hint of possessiveness was clear in his voice as the hand ran in her bangs. The feeling of belonging to someone soared through her as he captured her mouth. The tension snapped suddenly as she found release in his arms. The pace remained the same as she rode it out. The throbbing of her own muscles was soon accompanied by the thick shaft. She could feel the strong pulsing deep in her body as he trembled over her for several seconds.

He caught his breath before moving to his side. She came to him as he moved in to spoon behind her. Her head was resting on his arm while the other wrapped tight around the slim waist. No words were spoken as the embraced. Yusuke held her long after the soft even breathing told him she’d fallen asleep. She fit perfectly against him as she slumbered. He knew by morning he’d have to let her go. It wouldn’t do well for Keiko to come home and find them together. He was tempted to leave with her and just forget about everything else. She hadn’t come out to say how she felt but he knew Kagome. The girl wouldn’t sleep with him if she didn’t have feelings for him.

Those feelings had to be more than just friendship. It had been there as she gazed up at him. He wasn’t sure when it had begun or why she hadn’t said anything. Well, he knew partly why and it was because he was married. Which meant he was untouchable, at least in Kagome’s eyes. What she didn’t realize was that the feelings were returned and he wasn’t going to give it up. It would be wrong to not try to work things out with Keiko. Had his childhood friend been tormenting herself also because of their history? They hadn’t been happy for some time and fooling themselves. Could they both give up the chance to happy to do the right thing? All he knew is that he’d regret it if he let what he’d found with the miko go. In the morning he’d have a talk with Keiko and work things out. He wouldn’t lie to Keiko anymore, he was in love with someone else. No matter what it took he wanted to be with the small girl in his arms. Snuggling closer into the warm back he allowed himself to doze off with the hopes that this would be the first of many nights together.

~~~~~ 2 months later ~~~~~~~

Yusuke pushed the dresser against the wall and examined his handy work. It wasn’t the best interior decorating but would work for now. Kurama merely shook his head in dismay. Well hell, he wasn’t some prissy miss that had a sense of style. It would work for now until it was time for another to move in. A pain shot deep in his chest but he willed it away. The fox looked at him with sad eyes as if sensing the ache. He knew they were all worried about him. Even Keiko, that was very happy with her new man.

He’d woken up the next morning with Keiko walking into the room with a forlorn expression. His eyes automatically went to the empty side of the bed. Sometime during the night Kagome had woken up and left. That was pushed out of his mind as his wife came to sit on the bed next to him. She didn’t ask why he was nude but was staring at the floor. Tears began streaming down her face before she threw arms around him and began sobbing hysterically. She didn’t have to say what happened, he could smell it on her. No anger came, only despair. The talk lasted for hours and ended up with them agreeing on what to do. She was in love with someone else and so was he. Keiko had been shocked to hear him admit to loving the other girl. In the end she’d wished him well before leaving. He’d had enough time to get dressed and get ready for work.

All the way there he couldn’t wait to tell Kagome. He wasn’t sure how she would react to his news. As long as he could be with her nothing else mattered. It wasn’t until after the third shipment came in he realized how late it was and she hadn’t come into work. As soon as he was able he walked over to her boss and asked about her. He’d been thrown through a loop that she’d quit the night before and hadn’t told him. He told his own manager that he had to leave. He ran all the way to the shrine to speak to her. Mrs. Higurashi had met him at the door. Kagome had left earlier that morning, back through the well. He’d taken the package left for him and asked when she would return. She’d given her mother no specific date or time frame. The woman smiled at him gently before saying, “She’ll be back. No matter how long it takes, Kagome will come back home.”

The package was still sitting on the bed. After opening it he’d found a single flower, a pink carnation and a letter. He’d asked Kurama to preserve the gift for him. The letter he kept beside his bed stand. He’d moved into his own place last week. Keiko had moved in with her boss over a month ago. It was hard to leave the place where he’d spent his only night with the woman he loved. Yet he wanted to believe her mother’s words. She’d promised to call him the minute Kagome got back.

Kurama left him alone for several minutes to head back down to the truck to get a few more boxes. Sighing Yusuke headed to sit on the bed and think about the past. Images of Kagome’s smile flashed in his mind. Reaching out he grabbed the letter one more time. The words sounded in his head as he skimmed over the neat penmanship. “Yusuke, I don’t regret it. But I came by to let you know that I’d be leaving for some time. I didn’t get to tell you. I’m not sure when I’ll return or what will happen in my absence. I just needed you to know that no matter what occurs that I loved you. I’ll never forget you, Kagome.”

“How long do you plan on waiting?” Kurama walked back into the room and placed the large box on the floor. Pity filled him for the man. It was bad enough the girl had left but it was to somewhere the man or no one could follow. She was literally out of his reach. He knew that if Yusuke could, he’d go after the girl. The man had been in love with the girl for months. Hell everyone had seen it but the married couple. Keiko he was sure was too caught up in her own feelings and emotions to notice the look that would cross her husband’s face whenever his friend came around. Yusuke, well he was Yusuke.

The question didn’t feel right to him. Yusuke sighed and looked at the letter. She loved him that was all that mattered to him. If it took years he’d be right here waiting on her. What he felt wouldn’t go away easy, if it ever did. Perhaps he was like his ancestor after all. The man had known many lovers in his lifetime but when that one woman came along he’d known. Raizen had loved her until the day he died centuries later. “However long it takes, a lifetime if need be. I love her.”