Sneaking a Peek by SunsetMiko

The Truth Comes Out

Chapter 57 - The Truth Comes Out

*Awakening* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Kagome awoke slowly, feeling both warm and secure in the taiyoukai's arms. She shifted slightly and a smirk pulled at her lips. "Are you ever not turned on?" she asked playfully. "Is that because of me or just good old morning wood?"

Sesshoumaru chuckled. Though he didn't recognize the phrase, he certainly understood the meaning, being male and very well acquainted with the usual morning erection. "It is most definitely because of you. It has not gone down since last night."

Kagome's eyes widened in shock. "Doesn't that hurt? The commercials all say to go to the hospital if you have an erection for more than four hours!"

"Commercials? Hospital?" he inquired in confusion.

"Oh, never mind. Surely that can't be healthy."

"It is uncomfortable but not dangerous," he informed her.

"It is for a human! How are you going to get it to go down?" she asked, feeling guilty. "You can't walk around with that thing."

"I am hoping that once I am no longer touching you, it will abate." Sesshoumaru immediately regretted his words as Kagome pulled away from him and sat up at the edge of the bed. She turned to look at him, her cheeks flushed a brilliant red, and he smirked at her. He loved her innocence and adored it when she blushed.

*Because I'm a Hero of Justice* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Just then, Inuyasha came bursting into the room. "Damn it, Kagome! Aren't you ever getting up?" His nose twitched and he began cursing up a storm. "Fuck, Kagome! You fucked him? What in the hell is wrong with you!?"

Kagome's cheeks burned an even deeper red, but righteous indignation rose up inside her at his accusation. "I did nothing of the sort!" she declared, though technically she considered it a lie. She had done something sort of like having sex the night before. But it was none of Inuyasha's business what she did! She was an adult in a developing relationship of some kind and she could do whatever she wanted.

"Like hell! I can smell it!"

"Look here, Inuyasha," Kagome said in a low, threatening tone. "If I want to fuck your brother, I will. Whether you think I should or not doesn't matter. It's none of your business! I'm a grown up and I can make my own mistakes! If being with him turns out to be one, I'll deal with it then."

Sesshoumaru frowned. She thought being with him might be a mistake? He stayed silent, allowing Kagome to fight this battle herself. She needed to tell Inuyasha he was not responsible for protecting her heart or he would never stop interfering.

"Yeah, you'll deal with it by crying like a little bitch and begging me to make it better."

"Oh, fuck you, Inuyasha! I don't need you to protect me!"

"Like hell you don't! I've always protected you. If I didn't, you'd be dead a dozen times over by now. You'd have frozen to death or been eaten by rogue demons. You'd have been raped by bandits or just plain murdered. You can't take care of yourself. Even with your ninja foods, you'd have starved to death without me to hunt or fish for you. I'm trying to protect you! Why won't you let me?"

*Ringleader* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

"Inuyasha!" Sango yelled. She'd been listening and she couldn't believe what her friend was saying about her sister. "Kagome is not weak! How dare you say all that? She has defended herself. She has even saved your life! She feeds all of us more than you've ever fished or hunted. She is not completely defenseless or useless! What is the matter with you?!"

"Yeah, stop picking on Mama!" Shippo chimed in.

Miroku nodded from where he was leaning in the doorframe. "Yes, you underestimate Kagome. She is stronger than you give her credit for. Besides, I do not think it is any of your business what she chooses to do in her personal life. I think Sesshoumaru is good for her. He treats her well, with the respect she deserves."

"He treats her better than you ever have," Sango agreed.

"You know what? Fuck all of you! I know he's up to something. You guys can gang up on me all you want, but you'll be sorry when he breaks her heart!"

Kagome had tears in her eyes as she turned to Sesshoumaru. "Get me out of here," she said softly. Instantly, the taiyoukai was on his feet, one arm wrapped around her waist. He guided her around her friends and out of the room. They headed down the hall and Inuyasha followed.

"Sure, run away, Kagome. Let your lover whisk you away. It's only going to end with your tears."

Kagome whirled on the hanyou, crying in earnest now. "You mean these tears, Inuyasha? I had no idea you thought I was so pathetic. Well, you don't have to protect me anymore. I don't need you to and I don't want you to!"

Inuyasha was stunned silent. Not only had he made her cry, which wasn't his intention at all, but she'd just released him from all his responsibilities to her, something he'd never wanted. How had this backfired on him so badly?