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"Dear, I need the thistleroot please," Kaede called from the front of the small shop.
"Yes ma'am," Kagome chirped as she wiped the sweat from her brow. Looking up, almond eyes scanned the bookcase for the jar of thistleroot, finally eyeing it, she stretched up on her toes.
A whistle could be heard as her white tank top revealed her smooth stomach muscles. "Oh hush Haruo!" Kagome blushed.
"Kagome!" Kaede called again.
"Coming!" Kagome hip bumped Haruo out of her way and his hands itched to grab a hold of those hips.
With a wink to the tall muscular wolf demon, Kagome slipped passed the pale blue curtains of the shop and presented the herb to Kaede. "Took ye long enough," The old one eyed woman grumbled.
After the exchange, Kaede turned toward the curtains. "Haruo," She announced.
The demon slipped out from behind the curtains, "Yes ma'am?" his charming smile in place.
"Oh look at the time! I should go on a run!" Kagome side tracked them both as she slipped on her shoes, keeping her red hakama and white tank on for the run.
"I should protect her, see you around Lady Kaede! Stay beautiful!" He winked at the older woman and briskly walked outside the shop.
Kaede just sighed and shook her head with a small smile on her lips. "Ye young..."
Kagome did a steady jog to the end of the forest with Haruo on her tail.
When they got to the brush, Haruo grabbed a hold of Kagome's hips and pulled her close, Kagome wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him passionately on the lips.
It was like fireworks had gone off behind her eyes, her toes curled.
They parted only when air was absolutely needed. Kagome moaned as he took her soft bottom lip in between his teeth. Breathless Kagome looked into his bright blue ones. Haruo snuggled closer and kissed down Kagome's neck. "Haruo... mmmmmm... Kami why do you treat me so nicely," Kagome moaned. Haruo's smile reached his eyes. "Still want to run?" He asked. Kagome smiled and took off for the three laps around the village.
Kagome crossed the line after the third lap and laid on the dirt breathing heavily. "Damn these human lungs!" She laughed. Arms out stretched she basked in the warm sun. Haruo laid next to her and smiled. He propped himself up on one elbow and looked her, admiration dancing in his eyes. Kagome squinted at him. "What?" She blushed. Haruo stretched his arm out, tracing her jawline before reaching forward and kissing her lovingly. "Because you are the most beautiful woman I have ever met," He whispered in her ear.
A jolt when from her heart to the warmth gathering in between her legs. "Oh Haruo!" She whispered, blushing like mad but filled with such happiness. She leaned up and kissed him fiercely.
He half laid on top of her, his arms supporting his weight as they kissed.
Kagome took his bottom lip in between her teeth and nipped it earning a growl from the wolf demon.
"I-" Kagome stopped and jumped up, ready to purify the strong demon sprinting their way. Pulling out a small blade from her hakama, she was poised for a fight as was Haruo. His threatening growl ripped from his throat. Lord Sesshomaru was standing there almost instantly.
"Miko, Rin is dying," He said coldly but they could all hear the concern in his voice.
Lord Sesshomaru moved his tail aside and there Rin laid in his arms, barely breathing. Kagome gasped.
"Follow me Lord Sesshomaru," She turned and ran toward the village, only being fifteen or so feet away from Kaede's hut.
Kagome sprinted in with Haruo, Lord Sesshomaru and Rin in tow.
Kagome led them in the back where a spare bed was located.
"Set her here," She instructed.
Lord Sesshomaru was quick to abide, not even noticing he was being ordered around.
"Haruo, I need hot and cold water," Kagome said as she started to peel back Rin's dress.
Haruo gave a curt nod before rushing out.
Kaede walked in to see what the fuss was about. "Kagome if you have Ha- Why Lord Sesshomaru! What are you here for- What is wrong with Rin?" she was shocked.
"Rin had a fever, she started to vomit, getting progressively worse," Lord Sesshomaru detailed.
"Kaede I need some valerian root, black elder berry, and where is the water?" Kagome called.
Kaede quickly grabbed down the necessary herbs as Haruo walked in with both pots.
Kaede grabbed cloth as Kagome got to work, grinding the herbs.
Lord Sesshomaru looked at Kaede.
"What is she doing?" He questioned.
"Easing the child's pain, keeping her asleep, curing and boosting the small child's immune system," Kaede answered.
"Hn," Lord Sesshomaru tried not to sound worried. He watched Kagome move like she had done this a million times.
Kaede walked from the back of the shop to the front, feeling at ease, knowing Kagome would not disappoint.
Kagome looked down at Rin, "This is going to be gross, I'm sorry." Kagome took small spoonfuls and feed them to her, rubbing her throat to ease down the vile liquid.
Setting aside the bowl, Kagome took Rin's small hands into her own, closing her eyes and focusing her energy.
Hands glowing pink she began to heal Rin of her sickness.
After thirty minutes, Kagome's body began to get very stiff as she tried to concentrate on the small girl.
Haruo stepped forward and began to rub Kagome's shoulders, all under the watchful eyes of Lord Sesshomaru.
A few minutes passed and Kagome stopped, wiping her sweaty brow. "Now she needs to sleep and she will be fine by morning Lord Sesshomaru. I gave her something to boost her immune system so this does not strike again so easily. She will be fine," Kagome smiled.
"Thank you Miko," He replied coldly but happiness sparkled in his eyes for just a moment, as fleeting as it was Kagome saw it and was pleased.
Kagome stood up from her hunched position, Haruo taking her hand to help her up. Blushing she smiled at the wolf demon before popping her back.
A moan escaped her lips at the feeling and she walked to the front of the store.
"Lady Kaede I-" Kagome started.
"Go get some rest Kagome. You did well today," Kaede instructed.
Kagome nodded and turned around and walked back into the back, changing the cloth on Rin's head to a colder one before pulling the blanket up on her. "Sleep well little one," Kagome kissed her forehead before walking over to her bed and plopping down on her bed. Heavy lashes look up at Lord Sesshomaru. With a yawn Kagome asked, "Why are you still here?"
"This Sesshomaru will not leave Rin's side," He replied.
Kagome smiled, not shocked the least by his protectiveness, "Such a sweet daddy..."
Sweet? Both male demons questioned.
"Good night Lord Sesshomaru," Haruo replied and curled up in the bed behind Kagome, pulling her to his chest.
Lord Sesshomaru almost let his eyebrow rise until he noticed the way they snuggled. Haruo was courting her, he had given her the beginnings of a mating mark.
His curiosity outweighed his want to be quiet. "Why have you not made the Miko yours?"
"We are still in the courting process and I do not wish to rush her in any way. I'm still teaching her youki law," He replied with a yawn before burrowing his head in te crook of her neck and hair.
"hn," He responded before settling down for the night, watching Rin and the other male.
