Introduction
The rain fell softly while she watched hidden behind the thick trees as Inuyasha embraced Kikyo tightly promising her that no one could replace her in his heart. Kagome stood there with tears streaming down her face remembering the promise Inuyasha made of always being by her side to protect her. Even though her heart felt like it was breaking to pieces she still could not hold a grudge against these two. "There is no place for me her" she thought "I know that, but I can't stop myself I love him". Kagome knew however that she could not come between them no matter how much she loved him. I guess that was the answer huh. Let him have what was robbed of him, No matter how much it hurt her to know the truth. Kagome sighed and walked away returning to the Inu group. Shippo ran into her arms as she smiled at him hugging her son tightly. Shippo knew what happened he could smell the sorrow on Kagome from miles away. His adoptive mother was the only one in his life he could not live without. Shippo knew that one day if Inuyasha chose Kikyo that there would be no reason for Kagome to stay with them. Besides completing the jewel did Kagome have any other reason to staying in the past? Or would she return to her time when things were over?
When Inuyasha arrived back to camp the others looked at him with confusion. Sango was more angry than confused; she could not understand how Inuyasha could choose the dead over the living. Miroku felt compassion for Inuyasha he knew if the roles were reversed and he was robbed of a possible future with Sango that he too could not replace her. That didn't mean he didn't feel bad for Kagome, but he also knew that Kagome was still young and not without others who had interest in her. There was Kouga, Hojo, and other suitors they come across throughout their journey. Kagome was a magnet that drew in many just by her being Kagome. He was even shocked to see Sesshomaru stopping in from time to time speaking more with Kagome then his own Brother. Sesshomaru would ignore Inuyasha and seek out aid from the young Miko always to help Rin of course. Still left Miroku curious though there were other Miko's but Kagome was the best even if she didn't realize that yet.
Inuyasha sat down staring at Kagome "Kagome want to go for a walk?" She looked up at him with sadness in her eye she already knew what he was going to say. To save them both the heart ached she held up her hand stopping him from saying anything else "It's alright Inuyasha I knew you were with Kikyo. I understand you don't have to say anything. I'll get over it and we have more important things to worry about then a love triangle. We knew this would come eventually and I will be okay. I promise." She got up dusting off her skirt "I just need to be alone for a few minutes if you don't mind. I think I'll have a bath. Please don't follow I wish to take my time." Inuyasha ears drooped down He wasn't expecting her to say something like that; He was kind of hoping she would fight with him on it. Anything was better than seeing her eyes fighting the tears that threatened to spill. He was hoping they could have held things off until Kikyo was back in the next world. He shook his head knowing he was thinking selfishly. He couldn't do that to Kagome it wasn't fair to her, so he nodded letting her go.
When Kagome left the group and reached the hot spring not too far from camp, but enough to give her space from the group she allowed her tears to fall. She cried "I knew it was going to hurt, but I didn't know it would hurt this bad." How was she going to put the smile on her face? She wanted to go home. But Kagome refused to hide and run from her pain. She would not let herself be stuck in self pity forever. She swam to the edge of the spring; Kagome opened her bag pulling out a hand mirror. While Kagome looked at her reflection with her sapphire blue eyes, curly long locks, and pale akin staring back at her. She wondered why she was so different from everyone else.
Not too far off a western Lord stopped in his tracks; he could sense a familiar aura and scent nearby cherry blossoms. The Young Miko is near, what is that foolish girl doing away from her comrades he wonder. Following the intoxicating scent Sesshomaru decided to investigate, not that he cared just curious. When Sesshomaru got closer Kagome rushed for her towel wrapping it around her body knowing who was coming. Real subtle Sesshomaru of course she would sense his strong aura; little did she know he only allowed her to sense his presence. When he reached the opening of the trees he stood there staring at her wet hair, a stray drop of water running down her throat. Then he grew a hunger for her blood, mentally shaking his head he scoffed at himself ridiculous he thought this Sesshomaru craves for no one's blood. "Miko why are you away from your group?" he asked her. Kagome looked at him wondering why he thought it was any of his business, not foolish enough to argue with him "I needed a moment to myself Lord Sesshomaru. Why are you here?" He looked closer to her eyes noticing the puffy red around them. He could smell the dead Miko not far off. Ah I see the foolish half breed must have made his choice. "Do you think it wise Miko to stray from your group with the history of getting kid napped as much as you do?" Kagome steamed at this, who was he to say something so offensive? "Why should you care Sesshomaru, it's none of your fucking business what I do." Within a blink of an eye he was in front of her seething. "Watch your tongue Miko, it's my business when the only one who can purify Naraku goes missing. But don't think I will spare you with your attitude." Not that Sesshomaru cared for her safety but she was an important part of this quest they were on to recover the jewel to completion and destroy that vile creature.
Kagome blushed with his closeness turning her eyes away. Sesshomaru studying her facial expression; she blushes with our closeness interesting. "Relax Miko I will not touch your person that is beneath me." She huffed at that "like I care" pushing him away from her she glared at the water "as if I would want you too anyway". Sesshomaru lifted her chin to stare at him confusion running through her senses "are you sure about that Miko, Your body says otherwise." He smirked. Agh screw him thinking he's so damn irresistible she glared at him" get over yourself Lord Sesshomaru" she spat sarcastically at his title. He glared down at her "I told you to watch your tongue". Kagome slapped his hand away "make me", Sesshomaru didn't know why he did it, but she was pissing him off, yet instead of killing her he crushed his lips against hers. Her eyes grew wide and pushed away holding her hands to her lips. He too stood there looking at her in shock at his own actions, but instead of explaining something he didn't understand he left her there. Kagome looking at where he just left "Did he just kiss me?" She didn't know what to think, but got out of the water getting dressed. Kagome left the hot springs completely wondering if she hallucinated the whole thing.
Sesshomaru who was hiding in the trees, spitting at the ground like he just ate chocolate that would be the death of him. He questioned his sanity why the hell did I just do that I should have just cut off her head. So the next question struck him "Why didn't he" What was it about the Miko that caused him to act in such away? Perhaps pity, he wasn't convinced he would figure it out. In the mean time he left checking on his own pack.
A/N: Hey there Inuyasha fans hope you enjoy my story, I will try and update as often as possible. I'm hoping I don't get writers block but art does take time, and to be completely honest I have no Idea where I will take this story. But I have fell in love with the Sesshomaru and Kagome pairing so I figure let's give it a shot shall we. Lol Grammar may get sloppy from time to time but I will try with the best of my ability. No bullying please if the style of the story is not to your standard please remember I'm only a fan not a professional writer. With that said enjoy what it is. I do not own Inuyasha or any characters of the story and im only writing for fun. Tootles.