As Cold as Ice
Hey *looks around nervously* um before you kill me for the extremely long delay let me say first that I love you all and here is the next chapter hope you like it *dodges tomatoes*
I do not have a beta so there are going to be errors okay just letting you know.
As Cold, as Ice
The next day Kagome sat in her office typing away on her laptop only to sigh and stop; she closed down her laptop and stood then walked over to her window.
"Why did the past have to resurface after so long?" she asked aloud leaning her forehead on the glass
Kagome cried soaking her bed with tears, as she fisted her small fist into the bed sheets silently demanding to know why her life was crashing down. Why wasn't anything going right.
She cried so hard she sometimes she couldn't breathe but still she just couldn't stop
"Kagome" she heard her mother calling from the other side of her room door." Kagome, honey can I come in?" her mother asked but since she received no reply expect for soft sobs she let herself in and sat on the bed beside her grieving daughter
"Please stop crying "her mother pleaded to her softly while brushing her daughter's raven tresses with her fingers "You haven't eaten for a week now" she paused "I don't think you're father would've wanted you to starve yourself" at her words Kagome sat up abruptly
"How would you know dad would've wanted?" Kagome snapped at her mother who was a bit taken back by her daughter's words ,her mother opened her mouth to reply but Kagome wouldn't allow her to "You wouldn't allow him to be in our lives –my life" Kagome's words stung her mother deeply
"Kagome at the time I thought it was for the best to-"
"Well look where that thought led us" Kagome fell back on her bed and clutched her pillow "now he's… "Her voice trailed off as it cracked and her tears renewed quickly reverting from anger to grief
Her mother remained silently for a while mulling over Kagome's words in her head ,it was the first Kagome have spoken to her in such a way and that alone showed how much she had been attached to her father even in that small amount of time they were getting to know each other.
This alone made regret removing Kagome's father from their lives
"I-"
"L-leave mom…just leave" her mother didn't bother to protesting and but left the room like her daughter want glancing back one last time before leaving. Mrs. Higurashi leaned against her Kagome's door listen to Kagome's loud sobs, feeling as torn as her daughter
'I'm sorry Kagome'
Kagome moved away from the window .She won't allow anyone inside like that, definitely not him ,she unclenched her hands when she felt a burning sensation in her palm ,she lifted her hand to her face to examine it to find red crescents within them. Looking at her palm she decided that Sesshomaru would be pushed out of her mind completely
She went over to her laptop and returned to her work forcing the thoughts of Sesshomaru into the deep abyss of her minds.
Sesshomaru stood before Kagome underneath their tree, the leaves cast shadows on her face but he only smiled and cupped her cheek, as he stared into her smiling eyes .Sesshomaru stepped closer to Kagome and drew her into his embrace holding her as if he would never let go, as if she was his only life line
"Kagome I love you" he said softly nuzzling her neck awaiting her response so when he received none he moved so that he was able to see her face,
He was about to asked what was wrong but the question was caught at his throat when she looked at him ,he saw so much loathing in her eyes that it shocked him so much that he almost stepped back although Kagome did that for him and he dropped his hands and looked at her sadly
"I hate you!"
Sesshomaru woke up and looked at the ceiling before he sat up and ran a hand over his face then looked at his digital clock which flashed 1:00 .He sighed and laid back in bed trying to force himself back to sleep but found that he couldn't He threw off the covers and got out of bed then walked on the chilly tiles to the balcony doors and opened them allowing the night air inside .Tonight he would welcome the coldness.
Sesshomaru was the first downstairs save for the maids and the cook, he headed towards the kitchen where he given breakfast. Ten minutes later his father walked into the dining, his father seemed surprise that he was up before him but said nothing as he took his seat across from him and was given his breakfast
They eat in silence for a while until his father spoke "Do you plan on staying here?" Sesshomaru paused in his eating and glanced at his father who was not looking at him but was cutting his omelet,
"I have not thought of it "Sesshomaru replied before he resumed in his eating
'You should, we have a meeting with Naraku not to mention others that are our partners in this business and I need someone in charge of that" he explained as Sesshomaru drank the rest of his orange juice after finishing his breakfast
"Naraku is not here?" he asked to confirm his curiosity as a servant removed his plates from the table
"No he is in Paris" his father replied
"Oh I see" Sesshomaru said reclining in his chair "well I rather stay here "his father paused in his actions as he looked at Sesshomaru as if to assess him
Sesshomaru looked at him impassively before he began eating again
"Very well then "he finished up and dabbed his mouth with the napkin" I will be leaving in three days"
"I've noticed that you said 'I', Inuyasha ill be staying here isn't he?" Sesshomaru stated more than asked, his father looked at him finding it amusing to have Sesshomaru irritated
"I knew you were an intelligent boy…yes it does you're in charge of him "his father stood as his plates were removed by a servant "You are to make sure he stays out of trouble and that reminds me we have a guest tonight" he then left just as Inuyasha entered the room yarning, Sesshomaru glared at him angered that he would have to baby sit
"What?" Sesshomaru got up and left a confused Inuyasha
She worked much more than normal doing any and everything to occupy her thoughts refusing to have it stray towards any thoughts of Sesshomaru , the next time she looked at the clock it was 8
"8 already "she got up and stretched before looking down her laptop and left her office,
"Are you leaving now ?" asked Rin when Kagome was about to passed her desk
"I'm going to call it a night" she replied stopping in front of Rin's desk "Are you finished with everything?" she asked Rin gave her a halfhearted smile as she arranged some papers
"I'm afraid not …"
"Oh, well I'll wait for you it can't be that much left"
" I guess you forgot how much paperwork you gave me "she pushed back her chair a little and pulled out the drawer to reveal a stack of papers
"Wow," said Kagome smiling sheepishly "I guess you won't be done for now"
"Yeah so you can go I don't want you to keep her waiting"
"Are you sure ...Whose going to bring you home?" asked Kagome a bit worriedly
"I'll asked Hiten" replied Rin
"Okay" she turned hesitantly and went to the elevator then pressing the required button waited for it to open, when it dinged and open, she went inside before it closed and descended
Kagome parked at the foot of shrine, and looked up the familiar steps that she had to go up and down every day. She unbuckled her seat belt before blowing her horn twice to let anyone present in the house know of her arrival ,
She got up of the car and leaned against its hood before she walked up the stairs when she saw some someone descending it to meet them half way
It was her mother holding a small child in her arms; Kagome looked at the sleeping child lovingly as her mother handed the child over to her
"Thanks" Kagome said about to turn down the stairs
"Kagome" she paused and looked at her mother who was looking at her in return, Mrs. Higurashi have aged gracefully having a few only grey hairs and a bit of wrinkles to account for the years that went by ,
Her eyes were still as youthful as ever but at the moment mirrored Kagome's hidden sadness
"Souta…is coming back from America next week. I would be really happy and him also if you were able to be here" Kagome stared at her mother in thought as Mrs. Higurashi waited patiently for her reply, finally Kagome spoke
"I'll think about it" she resumed walking down the stairs leaving her mother on the stairs that didn't move until she drove off
Sesshomaru looked at his plate his appetite gone, it wasn't because of the food, they employed one of the best chefs around and the food in front of him had a delicious aroma but he just couldn't eat maybe and the fault laid on Kikyo, Inuyasha's date; the girl was dressed appropriately was wearing a green dress that didn't show much cleavage and she seemed too quiet and modest to be labeled as a slut or anything in that category, it was she looked so much like Kagome
"Is the food to your taste Miss Owaga?" asked his father politely as he sat at the head of the table rocking his glass of kame no O sake. Kikyo covered her mouth as she chewed quickly as to answer his question but blushed with embarrassment when she realized that all eyes were on her
"Um yes it is" she replied timidly
"Yeah that's the kind of good eating you'll have with me" Inuyasha said smugly reclining in his chair causing it to tilt back and almost making him fall out, he quickly held onto the table and pull himself forward before he could fall out, this evoked a giggle from Kikyo, an amused look from his father and a patronizing glance from Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru looked at Kikyo as she hid her smile while looking at Inuyasha, At least now that his father spoken her last name he could understand why he accepted her .The Owaga was very familiar in fact their name is in relations to the second largest sake producing industry, this friendly dinner is his father way of contemplating a merger .
Sesshomaru's and fisted underneath the table angry at the memories he was reminded of
They were at Kagome's house studying like they usually did when there was an up coming test .Sesshomaru stole a glance at Kagome and found her looking at the book with a blank stare ,it was obvious that she wasn't actually reading .Sesshomaru closed his book loudly causing her attention to be drawn to him just like he intended
"What's on your mind?" he asked getting to the point, she gave him a clueless look and Sesshomaru slowly shook his head at his girlfriend's attempt to avoid the subject ,but he would have nothing of it
"Tell me?" he persisted looking her in those eyes he had come to love .she shifted and looked away with a defeated sigh
"Fine…I was just wondering..."she paused with uncertainty "Why don't you ever invite me over or make me meet your dad?" she asked looking in the eyes, just like he had previously done; it was his time to look away. What was he suppose to say? He couldn't tell her that his father didn't want to meet her and had in fact refused when he asked permission to bring her to dinner ….all because of her social status .He couldn't tell her the truth it would kill her
"Sesshomaru aren't you going to answer my question?" she asked softly he looked at her once more and saw the fear of his response, he definitely couldn't tell her
"Kagome…why would you want to go to my house, I would rather have dinner here"
"That's not what I mean" she leaned back in the couch and crossed her arms as she pouted realizing that he was avoiding the question, Sesshomaru smirked
"Alright Kagome the next time there's an opening spot at my house during dinner, I'll let you know" he said casually, Kagome sat up and raised and eyebrow
"You talk like I'm making an appointment?"
"Everything with my father is business" he replied jokingly but the silent truth was he wasn't lying
"Whatever" she said poking him playfully as he leaned closer and kissed her briefly, she giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck as they fell back in the couch still kissing
They leaped apart when they heard the clearing of a throat
"Yeah…how do you do the equation again?" Kagome asked trying to cover up what they were just doing, Sesshomaru was about to play along if it hadn't been for the loud laughter, they both looked behind them to see Souta as he rolled on the ground laughter
"Kagome got up red with embarrassment and anger "Souta!" she shouted angrily glaring her brother, Souta quickly ran off and Kagome chased after him "Get back here!"
Sesshomaru watched with amusement but a frown couldn't help forming
"I wish things weren't like this,"
Sesshomaru stood suddenly drawing attention to him; his father looked at him questionably
"Is there something wrong with the food?" his father asked
"I will be eating out tonight" he informed them
"Why, don't you see we do have a guest over" Inuyasha said glaring at him apparently angry that he was leaving, his father just watch Sesshomaru with slightly narrowed eyes that only Sesshomaru noticed but he ignored it and looked at Inuyasha with a stoic face
"Why Inuyasha are you attempting to have to have manners" Inuyasha glared harder "that seems out of character " Sesshomaru turned " then I guess we have a fear trade since I will act out of character and leave" he walked away ,Inuyasha stood up to go after him but his father stopped him by raising his hand
"Let him go" he said watching Sesshomaru's receding figure
"Are you finished Miss Ogawa?" he asked as Inuyasha sat down next to the nearly forgotten Kikyo who had been watching silently
"Uh no I-"
"Let's move on to desserts" he said while smiling, she slowly nodded her head a bit shocked but allowed her plate to be taken away and replaced with Ichigo daifuku; Ichigo daifuku are Japanese sweet cakes with strawberry and anko fillings. Which happened to be Kikyo's favorite dessert, she dug in happily completely forgetting what had just occurred,
Inuyasha followed her by digging in as well again only his father sat in thought about Sesshomaru actions not liking them one bit.
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"I'm definitely not having luck with my chapters …..I'm not sure about this one but hopefully it was alright
I have no clue what to write next ….seriously
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