One Month Later…

Oh Kami, Kagome thought to herself in despair, what am I going to do? Pulling her knees up she wrapped her arms around them, pressing her face in between both. She stayed quiet in spite of the fact that she wanted to rant and rave like mad. Her mother was cleaning downstairs though, so she kept the raving inside.

Her kind and loving mother, with her short dark hair and always warm eyes. Kagome smiled for the first time in hours. She had arrived just before dinner, going straight to her room. All through dinner she fibbed, claiming she felt ill. Faster than she would have thought her mother let her retreated back into her haven, were she never once moved from the frilly pink bed. She sighed.

Looking back she thought, where did it all go wrong? The month up until today, had been amazing. Her vow to avoid Sesshomaru had gone amazing as well, though not perfect. She still caught glimpses or swept past him the hall, it was a rare occurrence that never failed to send desire sweeping through her. She didn't avoid him that was childish. He was simply never there. Inuyasha never brought it up and so she never asked. Her frown deepened.

Inuyasha… He was so happy. The first week of break he had met her. Immediately the two had hit off, and not two days later they were dating. Kagome didn't like her but the happiness he radiated when they were together kept her silent. Kikyou she thought sneering the reason for my confusion, my depression.

Kagome knew something was wrong the woman. Something very demeaning about her. She was beautiful with her ebony hair falling past her hips in a low tail, and fair skin. But her features were sharp and her murky brown eyes cold and harsh. Her voice was musical but dead, as if she wasn't even really there.

"Hello Inuyasha!" Kagome said smiling brightly as she walked through his front door. Sango and Miroku walked in behind her. They decided the previous day to all bring movies the next day and have a 'movie day'.

"Hey guys. You guys don't mind if Kikyou joins us do you?" All three members shook their heads but Kagome hid a frown. She didn't understand what it was but something about Kikyou just rubbed her the wrong way. Giving into a small reserved sigh she steeled her for the woman's presence.

"Great" he said smiling brightly, "she'll be here any minute."

Running a hand through her hair Kagome gave a smile that rivaled Inuyashas. Grinding her teeth she bit out a chipper "Great!" As if on cue the door bell chimed. Watching him walk away she turned and left the foyer heading towards the media room. Walking into the lavish room she muttered a dark "not" just to be spiteful. Taking in the beautiful room she sat on one of the three large beige couches and stared at the blank projector.

Kagome put on a brilliant smile as the four walked in. Inuyashas arm around Kikyous waist, naturally. After refreshments were passed around and a movie was in everyone settled down with Miroku and Sango on one, and Inuyasha and Kikyou cuddling on last. Kagomes eyes narrowed in anger at the projector. She would watch her she decided. There was just something about her..

Blinking wearily Kagome pulled herself out of the unwanted memory. Frowning she thought about it. Watching proved to be futile while she was with Inuyasha, by all appearances Kikyou was the perfect girlfriend. She was quiet, rarely talking to anyone other than Inuyasha.

Weeks passed and things went on as it normally would. They went to malls and shopped, stopped whenever and whatever place they wanted. The only difference was an added member. Finally Kagome had given up thinking that maybe she was just jealous. Though it didn't sit well with her she just shrugged it off. Sango and Miroku both seem to like her just fine, so she pushed aside all ill feelings.

It was by accident, what she saw between them. Kikyou was to be busy today, unable to come to the mall. They shopped and laughed everything was great. Around three Sango said she needed to leave and Inuyasha agreed to take them all home. Kagome denied politely saying she wasn't finished.

"I'll be fine. There are a few shops I want to stop by. I'll walk home its not far."

Now as she looked back she couldn't decide if it was good or bad, the choice she made. She was on her way home when she caught them. In an ally way not far from her house stood Kikyou with someone she had never seen before. Someone that was not Inuyasha. She had been furious, her hands fisting crinkling the bags she held. That stupid bitch! Was all she could manage to think. She stood there watching for she didn't even know how long. Kagome watched as fingers intertwined and as they kissed bodies pressed together.

When she left she was both furious and scared. Scared about what her best friend would think, how he would react. Would he even believe me? The thought came unbidden and unwanted. He was brash sure, and tended to react harshly to anything negative, but he would believe his best friend of two years over his girl friend of week's right? Right?

Now hours later she still sat, still undecided. I wonder what Sesshomaru would say. Startled by her own thoughts she pushed it away with a quiet laugh. Sesshomaru help me, what a laugh. She frowned. Maybe he would, she would bet anything he knew his brother best whether he wanted to or not. Honor he had and if she asked he wouldn't say anything. Nodding she made up her mind. She would ask him about what Inuyashas reaction would be.

Smiling she slipped under her covers and closed her eyes. Whether she wanted to admit it or not, she couldn't wait to see the sex god that could turn her blood to fire with just a glance. Sighing wistfully with a small smile she slid into a dreamless sleep.

Sleepy blue eyes blink rapidly at the offending light poring in. Kagome groaned and pulled herself up. Glaring at the window she silently cursed the sunlight streaming in. Glancing at the clock she confirmed it was still early, only just after nine.

Sliding off her bed her bed she stumbled to the bathroom. Twenty minutes later she emerged clean satisfied and awake. She pulled on a pale pink knee length skirt that fluttered and a baby blue shirt and matching flats. Happy, she headed downstairs leaving her hair down to air dry.

She smiled brightly as she entered the kitchen. "Hi mama, good morning." Her mother looked over her shoulder from the stove and smiled. "Good morning Kagome, do you feel better?" Smiling still Kagome nodded and moved to sit down at the kitchen table.

Mother and daughter sat in a comfortable silence while breakfast was cooked. Kagome smiled when a plate was placed in front of her. She ate quietly with her mother, and when she was finished told her mother of her plans. Well kind of she thought.

"Mama I'm going to Inuyashas. I'll be back soon." When her mother nodded she smiled and kissed her cheek. On her way out the door she grabbed a light jacket of pale pink and pulled on. She hummed the five minute walk refusing to think of what she was going to do. She was nervous enough as it was, and she didn't want to physic herself out.

All too soon she arrived at the Tashio mansion. For a minute she stood and admired the beautiful house. It reminded her of an ancient castle, only modernized. Deciding she had stalled long enough she walked up perfectly placed stoned steps and rung the bell. She smiled at Inuyasha when he answered the door. Grinding her teeth she fought the urge to spill everything and went for something a little more subtle.

"Hi Inuyasha, what's up?" Confusion washed away and was replaced by a smile. Kagome new he'd be surprised and pushed away the guilt that threatened to consume her. She was doing this for him. He opened the door wider and let her through.

"Actually I was with Kikyou, but if you want you can chill with us." Her smile faulted for only a second before she forced it back into place. That conniving two timing bitch is here! She thought seething and watched as said bitch rounded the corner. Well speak of the devil.

She gave a nod to Kikyou in greeting before turning back towards Inuyasha. "Actually can you tell me where Sesshomaru is? I need to speak with him." She smiled and ignored the confusion written all over face. When he realized she would say nothing else he relented.

"He's staying in the White room. You remember where that is?" he asked, she just nodded remembering clearing she had once stayed in that very room. Turning she left the two behind and ascended the stairs directly to her left. Twisting the hem of her jacket Kagome stared at the door in front of her. She could swear the damn thing was mocking her. She sighed and raised startled blue eyes as the door opened.

"How long were planning to stand out here girl?" Sesshomaru asked. Letting his voice was over her she was surprised to find her nerves calming. Sighing for the second time she looked up and their eyes locked.

"I need your help."