Chapter 3: "Two can play at this game……"

Last time: '…..but she had trailed off….'

Kagome cleared her throat before she started to speak, saying "Well….Sesshomaru…since you inquired that I must become yours…and the Lady of the Western lands…I too have a (Ahem) some things that I'd like from you."

Sesshomaru raised his eyebrow, he certainly wasn't expecting this….He'd thought she'd yell for Inuyasha crying bloody murder……'What a feisty little thing' 'She wants to play….okay I can work with that…..' This'd be easier than he thought.

"I dare you Sesshomaru…..to do something you wouldn't dare of ever doing….." she smirked at him. 'If he does or doesn't do it….it wouldn't matter, he wants me anyway.' " I get to play TRUTH and DARE on you….since you want me so BAD."

"Fair enough." He said evenly.

"Tell me the truth Sesshomaru….was there EVER a time, when you saw me for me and not just 'Inuyasha's wench?' 'Was there ever a time when you thought of me or wonder WHY I stand by him….even though he's a back-stabber, and a jerk?" she said and then took a deep breath. Her heart would be crushed if he said 'no.' because for her? She thought he was 'as hot as hell' ever since she had laid eyes on him…..

There was something in his eyes, that made Kagome wonder….what he was thinking of...it made her want to stare into his eyes….forever. What was it exactly that made him so different from Inuyasha?

They shared looks…was that the only thing? Would things have been different if Inuyasha was a full-blooded demon? Would things have been different if she was to mate with Inuyasha and there was no Kikyo?

No….they wouldn't….Inuyasha might have lived in the castle with Sesshomaru, but he'd still have his cocky attitude and 'play the field' even if there was no Kikyo. Sesshomaru still would've been the Heir….and would still hate Inuyasha, because he had a different mother. Inuyasha would still be unloved either way….and would remain lonely as always……

"Kagome? Kagome dear…why are you spacing out? Are you alright?" Sesshomaru asked coming closer.

"Err….Yes, I'm fine." She said hastily. "So what is your answer Sesshomaru?" she asked a bit hesitant on her part.

" Yes, actually Kagome I did see 'you for you'. It was when Inuyasha and you followed me into the grave of our father's to get tetsuiga."

"I had been so bent on getting the sword I didn't realize that it was YOU who was telling Inuyasha what to do…hurting my pride by getting the sword, just to rub it in my face."

"Later I had realized that you didn't need Inuyasha at all….I had overlooked it, just because you were a human."

"He loved you….I know…I am his brother after all, and it was pitiful to see him betray you so….just for his previous love, Kikyo." She was someone he could not let go of, even when she was alive. Of course she hated me, possibly brain-washed Inuyasha to hate me more………"

"I already know why you stand by Inuyasha, Kagome." "It is because of your honor…. you will complete what you started, complete that shattered jewel you broke because you feel it's your responsibility, then move on with your life….without him."

'That was SOME answer.' She thought. "I'm sorry…" Kagome began. "I didn't mean to…"

Sesshomaru just shook his head and then smirked, much to her astonishment.

"Now that you know that I don't hate you….or other things…..you must still know that I want you….lest I haul you off myself….." he said.

She sighed, "Yes, but you've forgotten….there's one more thing I must ask you… DEAR………

Lady Nefertiti : Chapter 3!!! Please read and review!!!!