Sneaking a Peek by SunsetMiko

Loose Lips

Chapter 75 - Loose Lips

This was written for Stella's Proverbial Challenge, Prompt: Wine makes words from secrets.

Sesshoumaru had fully intended to flip the miko beneath him and make her scream her pleasure to the heavens, but the sound of her stomach rumbling stopped him dead in his tracks. She hadn't eaten in hours and he suddenly felt very guilty for neglecting her needs. She was human and she needed to eat a great deal more often than he did. How could he have forgotten that?

After checking the food-stores in the cabin's small kitchen area, Sesshoumaru set out to hunt, determined to ensure that his miko was well-fed. It was his responsibility to take care of her and he intended to do just that.

He returned quickly with a rabbit to roast over the fire in the fireplace and some fresh fruit for her to snack on until it was done. He discovered her sipping wine from a small glass and the miko blushed as he raised a brow at her.

"I was thirsty and it was the only thing I could find."

"I told you that you could eat or drink anything in the pantry. There is no reason for embarrassment."

"It's actually good. I'm not old enough to drink this stuff in my time."

Sesshoumaru smirked. He was curious to see what the miko might be like intoxicated. He would never take advantage of her condition, of course, but the very thought of a loose-tongued Kagome intrigued him. What would she be like with lowered inhibitions? Without a word, he poured himself a glass, happy to join her.

"No one should ever drink alone," he said before refilling her glass.

Kagome watched as he placed the rabbit on the spit over the fire and peeled one of the peaches he'd placed in front of her. The scent of the fruit made her realize just how hungry she really was and she smiled at the sight of Sesshoumaru working on cooking her dinner. He cared so much about her that just one growl of her stomach had sent him practically running for food.

It was sweet, and it made her feel even more comfortable with the taiyoukai. She was obviously important to him or he wouldn't have gone to such trouble. He could have just made her eat the dried foods in the pantry, but no, he went and caught her fresh game and even remembered fruit, knowing that humans needed a well-rounded diet.

She ached to tell him she loved him, especially now when he was showing how much he cared, but she thought better of it. She wouldn't try to guilt him into staying with her through declarations of deep feelings. He was a demon Lord and he couldn't be tied to a human. He said he wanted no one but her, that he intended to stay with her for years, but she wasn't holding her breath.

A few hours later found a much more relaxed and intoxicated Kagome leaned against the taiyoukai, nibbling on her roasted rabbit.

"Are you sure you don't want any?" she asked him, her words slightly slurred. "You did an excellent job cooking it. It's delicious."

"This Sesshoumaru cooked it for you. I am not hungry."

"Aww, you don't even want to try a bite?" she whined, holding a leg up towards his face.

Sesshoumaru chuckled. "I think you have had enough to drink," he said while moving her glass away from her.

"But then what will I drink?" she muttered. "That's not fair."

Before he knew what was happening, the miko was straddling his lap, all thoughts of forcing him to eat forgotten. Her lips found his and Sesshoumaru allowed it, his hands gently holding onto her hips. Their kiss was passionate and slightly messy and when she pulled away, she smiled.

"Your lips taste like wine," she murmured before kissing him again. When she began to grind herself against him, the taiyoukai carefully lifted her from his body and placed her beside him once more. "Aww, why'd you do that?" she asked with a disappointed whimper that went straight to his cock.

"You are intoxicated. I will not take advantage of your condition, no matter how amorous you are."

Kagome smiled again. "You really are a nice guy," she said. "I... I love you, Sesshoumaru." The miko's eyes widened as soon as the words left her mouth, entered her ears, and found their way to her brain. Why had she just said that? She'd decided she would never tell him the true extent of her feelings! Now she'd gone and let it slip, all because the wine loosened her lips! She stared at him in shock for a long moment before looking away. Sesshoumaru shifted so that her was sitting in front of the miko and gently cupped her cheek, turning her head to look at him.

"I'm sorry," she said quickly. "I don't know why I said that."

"I am glad you did, Kagome. I have been dying to hear those words from your lips for some time now."

"But... but why?" she asked in confusion. Surely he didn't want a human woman falling in love with him, even if he was attached to her.

"Because, I love you, too."