They all got up as planned at 7 in the morning. They all showered and got ready. The guys packed the luggage in their cars while the girls got the groceries they bought. After about an hour they were ready to go. They followed behind Sesshomaru and Kagome. She was sleeping peacefully next to Sesshomaru. He occasionally stole glances at his mate as he remembered how he told her he loved her. He wasn't the type to be good at telling his feelings so he did it the best way he could.

*Flashback*

It was the middle of their sophomore year when Kagome decided to go out to the track in the back of the school. She rarely went out there but she needed to think.

'Why is he avoiding me?' she thought sadly walking through the double doors.

'Ever since I told them me and Bankotsu started dating he's been distant but why should that matter to him he doesn't even like me more than just a friend' she thought getting a little depressed.

She just got to the starting point of the track when she heard giggling. It sounded like her cousin. Being her normal curious self she went to see what was up. Her heart broke at the sight. It was her cousin Kikiyuo and her now ex-boyfriend Bankotsu. She was in his lap as he kissed down her neck while removing her bra.

Being the emotional type she went from sad to angry and her miko powers began to glow red as her hair whipped around.

"So brittle dick and the STD whore hooked up behind my back huh" she coldly with an emotionless face. She didn't want them to see how much it hurt to see the like this.

The two spun around face/ Bankotsu stood up face making Kikiyuo fall on her ass.

"Kagome" he said pleadingly "it isn't what you think she came on to me and the whole time i was wishing it was you. I've been having a rough week and at the time I didn't care about anything then she showed up" he tried explaining. What the hell possessed him to cheat on one of the most beautiful but powerful girls in Japan he had no idea.

"HEY WHAT THE HELL" Kikiyuo fumed. She hated her cousin so much. She was one the best and youngest designers out there and she had a great life and an awesome boyfriend and was friends with the love of her life Sesshomaru but he would never even spare her a glance.

"ENOUGH" she demanded "The both of you deserves each other. You two are nothing but weak, spineless, hormone driven urchins" she turned to Kikiyuo "the reason Sesshomaru never looks at you is because you are a worthless, backstabbing, manipulative little bitch who isn't worth time scraping something of his shoe" she then turned to her now ex "You are nothing more but ignorant little boy who will grow up to become as worthless as the piece of trash next to you" her voice was cold and dead and sent shivers up their spine.

She soon felt a pair of arms gently wrap themselves around her calming her instantly.

"They are not worth the trouble" he whispered in her ear. She knew that voice. It was Sesshomaru. He followed her out here knowing what she'll find. He knew Bankotsu was not worth her love and her cousin would fuck anything with a pulse.

He just wanted her to see for herself because he knew she wouldn't hear him or anyone else out about Bankotsu. She's the type who has to see it to believe it.

He soon had Kagome in his arms bridal style. Even though she can hide it from most people, she could never hide her feelings from him. He could tell she was hurting and did everything to hold her emotions back. Using his demon speed they were now on top of a hill behind the school sitting under a cherry blossom tree.

He held her to his chest as she cried silently in his shirt. He didn't mind. He love holding and comforting her. He was a little surprised that she stopped crying after 15 minutes.

"S-sorry for getting y-your shirt wet" she said sadly at the wet mark.

"It is of no consequence" he said looking up at the sky.

"You guys knew huh" she said more of a fact then a question. He didn't answer and she knew the answer anyways.

"Thank you for not telling" she said softly "I know how hard headed I can be"

The two sat in silence until they heard the bell 5 minutes later. She was about to get up but he tightened his hold on her "do you wish for vengeance" he stated. She always wondered how the hell he could make a question sound like a statement. He didn't wait for her to answer as he explained himself

"Bankotsu would try and come after you to get back together and my patience with your filthy cousin is wearing thin. I propose we help each other at the same time. We pretend to be a couple. Bankotsu hates me but can never surpass me. If we do this he will forever be in misery knowing he lost you to me. As for Kikiyuo, it will kill her more knowing that the man she loves is dating her cousin. We will see no other not even out of school nor will we flirt with anyone except each other." He looked into her eyes. The same eyes he prayed would be beneath him as they made love every night as his life mate.

"Do you accept these terms" he asked. His facial expressional didn't portray any hope or longing that she'll say yes nor did his voice sound eager.

She could have sworn that his eyes were begging her to say yes.

'Nah I'm imagining things again' she thought pushing that thought aside.

"OK" she said after a few seconds "I accept" she said a smile. That was the same smile that made his stomach fill with butterflies but he'll be damned if he ever admit it to anyone.

"Hn" the two stood and Sesshomaru used his demon speed and in seconds were in front the double doors behind the school. The two walked in hand in hand as they went to their lockers to get whatever they needed then go home. They could hear the whispers but paid no mind. Their friends were already outside by the parking lot waiting for them.

Just when they saw enough people at the front of the school he cupped her face and kissed her passionately. He could feel Bankotsus' aura and he was fuming.

"WHAT THE HELL" he yelled outraged

"What" Kagome said coldly at him after Sesshomaru pulled away. She was angrier that it ended if anything.

"YOU'RE SUPPOSE TO BE MY GIRL KAGOME" he yelled. By now everyone including the gang gathered around.

"Did you seriously think I would take you back? How about you go find my cousin and tell her to spread her legs so you can calm down. Starting right now we are nothing" she intertwined her Sesshomarus' hand and walked off leaving a fuming Bankotsu and Kikiyuo behind. You can hear whispers about how Bankotsu is a dumbass and Kikiyuo a whore.

After they got to their cars Kagome explained everything. They went with it.

A few weeks later…

"Kagome" Sesshomaru said. Right now they were back under the cherry blossom tree. "I cannot pretend to do this any longer" he felt her disappointment and sadness in her aura.

"I understand" she said sadly. She was enjoying this but knew it would never last. She loved the thought of having Sesshomaru as hers even though it was just pretend.

"I could probably ask someone else if they'll be willing to help me" his heart dropped at that. He didn't want anyone else touching what was his even if she didn't know she was his.

"What I mean is that I no longer want t pretend" he made her look at him "Kagome what I mean is that I want this to be real. I've wanted you since we were kids but never knew how to tell you. Kagome I want you to be my exclusive girl" he began to feel like an idiot. Her were tears building up in her eyes and he thought he made a fool of himself.

"It is fine, I will continue to pretend if that is what you wish" he said coldly but inside he was falling apart.

"Me too" she said "I've always had feelings for you but never thought you'd return them so I settled for being friends. I've always wanted you and only you and I still do" she confessed wiping her tears away.

Now he was surprised. She wanted him also?

He did the first thing his instincts told him. He kissed her lips. It was a sweet longing passionate kiss yet demanding and hungry at the same time.

"I would love to be yours Sesshomaru" she whispered as their lips were mere milliliters away.

"I would be more than honored to have you and you alone" he claimed her lips once more in a long searing kiss.

*End Flashback*

That was the second best day of his life. The first was the day he first became friends with Kagome.