A/N: Wow!! I got SO many reviews! I felt so happy I decided right then and there to write another chapter for my reviewers. I admit I was a bit nervous about Chapter 3 because Sesshomaru "disciplined" Kagome and then kinda helped her for bed lol. But with so many people liking it, I believe I did alright. I will try to update at least once a week but no promises, I'm still in school and trying to look for a job.

I had one reviewer say he was confused because Kagome was going to take a bath and then Sesshomaru showed up. She was only going to do her morning rituals –wash her face, brush her teeth, brush her hair, etc. I'm sorry if it wasn't clear. I try to write out details because I love details and I think they help the story a lot.

Warning: Gets a litttttle bit more sexual in this chapter…..

Anywho, here is chapter 4!!!

Chapter 4 Sessh's Interrupted Week

The steam from the water warmed her skin from the cool wind of the night. Running her hands through her silky hair, she hummed a song from her time. She felt so content here, with him. She knew he was watching. He was always near in case of danger, but she wondered if he was really watching for danger or if he just enjoyed watching her bathe. She smiled to herself and continued to wash her hair. Suddenly a pair of arms wrapped around her and pulled her against a hard chest.

"You dare tease your mate?"

"Tease? I'm merely bathing, you're the hentai watching me!" She giggles hearing his playful growl against her throat.

"You enjoy me watching you mate. Do not deny it."

"If I do?"

"Then I will have to persuade you to admit it."

With that he leaned down and licked the mating mark near her neck. She shivered from the feel of his tongue or the wind, she wasn't sure. His clawed hands that had rested around her waist started to go up her rib cage and cup her breasts in his hands. It was a thrill to her, knowing how deadly he could be yet he was so infinitely gentle with her. He started to rub her nipples in between his hands and nipping at her neck and down her shoulder. She moaned and started to push against his hands, wanting more. Chuckling, her mate bit a little harder and removed one hand. She started to whimper in protest until the said hand returned only lower. He started to rub her womanhood and continued to lick and bit her shoulders and neck.

"You just want to torture me."

"Maybe, or it could be that I want you to admit that you enjoy me watching you bathe."

"I don't care if you do or not…"

Growling he inserts one finger into her and she cries out in pleasure, slowly he moves in and out of her while his other hand rubs and pinches her nipple. Nuzzling her neck, he kisses the mating mark and licks down her back. Feeling her tighten around his finger, he pushes one more inside of her and picks up his pace while his mouth continues its ministrations. When he feels her near her end, he stops his fingers and grins when she lets out a low growl.

"Was there something you wanted mate?"

"Yes there was!"

"Hmmm perhaps your ready to admit defeat now?"

"Mate…."

Laughing, he begins the process over again, and again when she gets close to her climax, he slows down. She reminded herself that she'd drown him afterwards but her body was on fire and he kept playing!

"If I don't get some released, someone's mate will be sleeping outside their bed tonight."

"That's an idle threat and you know it mate."

"Push me and see if it is…"

Turning her around, he plunges himself in her and begins to ride her. Her moans and cries encourage him and he starts to quicken the pace. Leaning down, he licks her breasts and holding her hips, raises her up to meet his thrusts. Soon, she begins to feel her climax and screams out his name as he also finds release.

"I love you Inuyasha."

"I love you too Kikyo."

She felt someone shaking her, calling to her. Opening her eyes, Kagome sees a pair or amber colored eyes. Inuyasah…. Runs through her mind, then she remembered the dream she just had. Backing away from him, more tears fall down her face.

"Stay away from me!"

"Kagome, it's Sesshomaru. You were having a bad dream, your safe. Your in our home, in our chamber. Remember? This Sesshomaru took you from Inuyasha because of the bargain we have."

Kagome tried to stop her tears, she didn't want to seem weak in front of Sesshomaru but the dream seemed so real, just thinking about it drove more tears out of her eyes. Covering her face with her hands, she brought up her knees to her face and cried harder.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm so weak, I fall apart because he was with her and I thought it was me, but he doesn't want me…no one wants a copy when they can have the original."

"Kagome…" Sitting on the futon, Sesshomaru reached for her and pulled her onto his lap. He always had hated it when Rin cried, but with this onna, this mere ningen, it tore out his heart and he was ready to maim and kill just so her tears would stop. Who would have thought that the mighty Sesshomaru could be brought to his knees by a mere ningens tears? Nuzzling her, he starts a low purr like sound, similar to a ningen humming. An Inu demon would use it to calm a pup or a distraught mate, and to get to the bottom of her tears, she had to calm down first. He continued to purr and rub her back gently as she cried. It seemed hours to Sesshomaru before her tears had stopped and she was only hiccupping. Leaning down, he begins to lick away the salty tears. Then gently presses a kiss to her forehead.

'Wow, who would have ever thought Sesshomaru could be so gentle? Inuyasha was never this gentle with me before! It feels ….kind of nice, like I'm treasured and loved. It's been so long since I felt that way.'

"Kagome, tell this Sesshomaru about your dream."

"There's nothing to tell Sesshomaru. I had a bad dream but it's over now. I'm fine"

"Do not lie to this Sesshomaru. The dream hurt you and you must face it so you can move on. Conquer your fear."

"I'm not afraid Sesshomaru, the dream, it just…hurt is all."

"Then conquer the pain. Face it, so you will move on from it."

"No! Please Sesshomaru, I don't want to think about it!"

"You must my mate, it is the only way to remove the pain so the dream will never hurt you again. Tell this Sesshomaru about it."

"No, no no no no, a thousand times no!"

"Kagome –"

"Please Sesshomaru! It hurts, so much. I don't want to feel that pain and be alone. I can't take it. I'm not strong enough."

Slipping a hand underneath her chin, Sesshomaru raised Kagome's eyes to meet his intense one. "Never say you are weak! This Sesshomaru would never mate with any weak demoness much less ningen! You, Kagome, are the strongest being this Sesshomaru has ever come across. You are not alone, this Sesshomaru is here. Nothing will happen to you, this Sesshomaru is here to protect you, always."

Dragging in a ragged breath Kagome realized he was right. She always pushed away the pain of Inuyasha and Kikyo together away from her mind, and in turn, had always hurt more. She had never dealt with the pain and moved on from it, she always held it in so no one would worry. Now Sesshomaru wanted her to expose her pain, the pain she had felt for years.

"I-I had a dream. I thought it was me, but it wasn't. Inuyasha was making love to Kikyo. He called her – he called her…."

"Mate, this Sesshomaru is here. You are not alone. Tell your pain to this Sesshomaru so you may never have it in your heart again." Kissing her lips briefly, Sesshomaru rubbed her chilled arms and pulled her closer to him.

With a deep breath, Kagome gathered up her courage and told him the rest. "They were making love. She had a mating mark beside her neck. He told her he loved her and she was with him, not me. It was so different from my other dream of you. I felt betrayed, foolish, angry, and lonely. I loved Inuyasha for so long, but he always went to Kikyo. There were times, that he went to Kikyo and I was put in danger, nearly dying, but it didn't matter because Kikyo was more important then me. Inuyasha is always reminding me of how great Kikyo is and how weak I am. But I'm nothing like her! Nothing! My name isn't Kikyo, it's Kagome. I'm my own person, Kikyo is the walking dead! She steals souls from dead women. I never told Inuyasha this, but there's no way, even in Feudal Era, that there's that many dead women around. She's supposed to protect and help people, but she doesn't! She had her chance at life and tragically she died but her life is over! This is my life! I deserve happiness too! But Inuyasha, he – he only sees Kikyo. Never me, never Kagome…"

Kagome's tears start to well up again and she hides her face in Sesshomaru's chest, trying to stop her tears. Sesshomaru wraps his arms around her and tightens his hold on his miko. Anger swept through him. No, not anger, pure fury.

'That insolent hanyo! He rather have a dead priestess then a living one? And Kagome lived with this for years? That disgusting half breed was always a taint on Fathers lineage but to believe he betrayed a warm, loving, living miko for a cold dead one? Was that foolish pup without a brain?'

'This is good, mate be ours. Half breed threw away his chance, now it is ours! Claim her now! She will not object!'

'Beast, now is not the time. Our mate is upset and must be calmed. She must accept us as her mate for the mating mark to take on her and for her to be bound to us.'

'Grrr, convince her now! We must take her now! She cannot return to that low life!'

'Agreed, we will have to convince her to want to stay with us.'

'How?'

'Seduction will work. She will not leave if she has a commitment to us.'

'Yes, yes, good idea. We start now?'

'No. Later, when she is not upset by that half breed.'

Running his clawed hands through her hair, Sesshomaru purrs to try to calm her tears. He tried to ignore how she felt, so close to him, how her scent of rain teased his senses, or how her warm body was pressed against his very naked and aroused one. Unbeknownst to Kagome, her sleeping kimono had slipped open a little bit and teased Sesshomaru with a glimpse of her beautiful breasts. With every rise of her chest, he felt her breasts against his naked one. Sesshomaru thanked the Kamis that Kagome was indeed human and did not have demonic sense to smell his arousal. He was supposed to be comforting her, not seducing her, that came later. Kagome had finished crying but she felt so warm being this close to Sesshomaru. His hand was rubbing her head, while purring, and his other was rubbing her back. It felt so good, she felt so treasured, as if she was the most important thing to him. Kagome rubbed her face against Sesshomaru's chest and froze. His chest was naked…

'Wait a minute. Last night…I put on the sleeping gown but Sesshomaru…. Oh Kami! He's naked! I'm sitting in his lap and he's naked! How could I have forgotten?! Baka Kagome!'

Kagome tried to gracefully slip off of his lap, but Sesshomaru refused to let go. He tightened his hold and pulled her closer to him while Kagome continued to try to push him away.

"Sesshomaru let go. I need to get dressed. The kids will be up soon and I need to be dressed for breakfast."

"This Sesshomaru is unconcerned. Jakken will care for the pups."

"Well this Kagome does not want Jakken taking care of the pups! I want too! Now let me go!"

Smirking, Sesshomaru got an idea. "Of course koi, whatever you desire." With that, promptly let go, and of course Kagome fell on the floor in a heap. Pushing her hair out of her face, she glared at Sesshomaru and noticed his eyes were looking not at her face but lower and seemed amused. Looking down Kagome squeaked in outrage. Her sleeping kimono had opened up more and exposed one of breasts completely to him. Quickly wrapping it closed, she got on her knees to stand up but Sesshomaru was there already, pulling her up and slamming his lips on hers. She tried to protest, really she did. But whats a girl to do when a sexy demon just starts to kiss you and your knees get weak? So of course she did the only option available to her – opened her mouth to him. Sesshomaru took full advantage and run his tongue along hers, dominating it and kissed he thoroughly. As he lifted his head he smirked mentally. Kagome was breathing hard, her lips were swollen from his kiss, and her eyes looked glazed over. Leaning back down, he trailed her tongue along her lips and gently sucked at her bottom lip. Kagome didn't even register in her mind that her hands had grabbed his shoulders and pulled him closer to her.

Stepping closer to her, Sesshomaru let his hand rest against her throat, gently rubbing the pulse in her neck while he continued to tease her lips. Very slowly, so as not to startle her, he slid his hand down to her kimono and covered her breast. Kagome inhaled at the feelings produced from his touch and started to say something but Sesshomaru was taking no chances of her trying to end his seduction game. Covering her lips with his again, he slid his hand inside of her kimono and caressed her breast gently with his claws. Kagome's grip on his shoulders tightened and she unconsciously leaned into his hand, wanting more. Sesshomaru used his other hand to slid off the material that hid her beauty from him while he continued to distract her with kisses. Kagome thought she felt air on her shoulders and chest but forgot about it as Sesshomaru slid his tongue back into her mouth.

Sesshomaru was having a hard time not to just throw Kagome on the bed and finish the mating ceremony, but she still hadn't accepted him officially as her mate, and his honor, his damn honor, would not allow him to put his mark on her until she said the words he needed. So he continued to caress her breasts with his hands and trailed his tongue from her lips down her chin to her throat. Hearing her moan in pleasure, Sesshomaru growled and used his demonic speed to turn and lay Kagome on the bed. Said woman blinked in confusion, she had thought she was standing, but she was now laying down. Looking to Sesshomaru Kagome was about to get up until he was on top of her. Growling herself, she glared at him.

"Let me up Sesshomaru."

"Hn."

"Sessho-"

He quickly quieted her protests by kissing her briefly then leaned down and started to lick her breasts. Kagome suddenly forgot what she wanted to do, something about standing…But Sesshomaru touched her other breast while he licked the other one and Kagome forgot everything but the pleasure he gave her. Rubbing her nipple, he sucked on the other one and tried to remember the reasons why he couldn't have her now. Kagome reached up and held his head close to her, asking for more. Moaning louder as he licked and suckled, her body ached for release, what release Kagome didn't know. The smell of her arousal was intoxicating to Sesshomaru.

Luckily for Sesshomaru, or maybe not so lucky, the door to their chambers rattled. Sesshomaru ignored it, thinking it was a servant until he heard Rin's voice.

"Sesshomaru-sama! Is Kagome-chan in there? Breakfast is ready and Shippo-chan and I want Kagome-chan to join us! Is she in there?"

It was like dousing Kagome with cold water. Blinking up at Sesshomaru's dark scowl, Kagome realized her chest was exposed to a very naked and aroused Sesshomaru. Kagome quickly rightened her clothes and cleared her throat.

"Rin, I am in here. I will be out shortly. Let me change my clothes and we will all go to breakfast together okay?"

"Hai Kagome-chan! Hayakushite!"

Grinning at Rin's childish antics, Kagome glanced at Sesshomaru. He didn't look at all amused, huffing in annoyance, Kagome slid out of bed and was reaching for her clothes from yesterday when Sesshomaru grabbed her hand.

"There are kimonos in your wardrobe mate. You will wear those from now on."

"What's wrong with my clothes?"

"This Sesshomaru refuses to answer, for such an answer would undoubtedly start an argument between us. You, mate, gave your word to accept anything I gave to you. These kimonos are for your person."

"Oh. Your right I did promise. Gomen Sesshomaru, I forgot. I will wear the kimonos."

Stepping away from a surprised Sesshomaru, Kagome opened the door of her wardrobe and gasped at all the beautiful kimonos in it. There was one other sleeping kimono besides the one she wore, but the others were breathtaking. Ranging from green, blue, red, white, so many colors and designs. Fingering each one she stole a glance at the taiyoukai watching her.

"Sesshomaru, they are all so beautiful! I don't know which one I should wear."

"You are pleased mate?"

Turning around Kagome looked at Sesshomaru, not just looked but really looked at him. He seemed so confident and superior, but as she looked into his eyes she saw his vulnerability. His muscles were tense, as if ready for her to deny that the kimonos were not to her liking, his eyes to other might have seemed indifferent, but Kagome saw the uncertainty in them. Sesshomaru was worried that her a mere ningen wouldn't like his gift? Tears sprung forth into her eyes.

"Oh Sesshomaru, no one has given me a gift like this! They are beautiful! I love them very much!" Jumping at him, she wrapped her arms around him and kisses his cheek. "Thank you so much Sesshomaru. No one has ever given me something so nice before."

"Hn."

Kagome smiled. His uncertainty had vanished. His body was relaxed against hers and his eyes were back to looking bored with everything. Giggling, Kagome grabbed his hand. "Help me pick something out Sessh. I don't know which to wear first!"

Sesshomaru raised his eyebrow at the nickname "Sessh" but didn't comment as he stood and walked to her kimonos. Picking out his favorite one he handed it to her. But instead of her taking it she averted her head and blushed. Sesshomaru frowned.

"What is wrong mate?"

"Uhhh Sessh, your…umm….well…your not…." Blushing harder because Kagome couldn't say it out loud Sesshomaru realized he was still naked and his intended was very innocent. Inside his mind, he grinned wickedly as he stood there, very pleased that she was so untouched yet amused at how embarrassed she was around him.

"Hn. This is this Sesshomaru's choice. Come, it is time to dress for the day is wasting." Turning away from her, he moved to his wardrobe and dressed. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that she continued to steal glances his way, only to blush more and turn her head away again. He smirked, he wondered how low her blush went. Her entire face was read and so was the exposed parts of her chest. Hmmm he might have to investigate that later. As soon as he was dressed he turned to Kagome.

"Mate, if you need assistance dressing again then this Sesshomaru will assist you. You need only ask."

Glaring at Sesshomaru, Kagome remembered just how he had "assisted" her. "You will NOT! I can get dressed by myself Sessh! Now go away so I can get dressed!"

Raising his eyebrow again, Sesshomru crossed the floor to stand near her and leaned down to her ear. "You watched this Sesshomaru get dressed, it is only fair that I watch you, my mate, get dressed as well. Had you not watched this Sesshomaru, you might be dressing alone. But you watched this Sesshomaru dress, so as you ningens say, 'all is fair in love and war'."

Kagome couldn't think of a retort to that but looking into his eyes, she knew that he wouldn't leave and she really didn't want to have assistance again. Who knew if next time he would stop!

'But you really don't like it when he stops do you? He's so hot and sexy! He knows just how to make your knees weak and make your body on fire. You keep wondering how it would feel to have him inside of you, to feel him all over you..'

'No! I do not! Stop that! Who the heck are you anyway telling me how it feels!'

'I'm you silly. I just know that when he starts to kiss you, you seem to forget everything else except how good he feels.'

'Well, he's a good kisser, doesn't mean I want to continue it!'

'Hmmmm we'll see, we'll see…'

Shaking her head of such thoughts Kagome picked up the kimono. It was so wonderfully done. It was a midnight blue, with silver stars decorated on it. A crescent moon was designed at the sleeves and the bottom of it while an image of a huge white dog was across the middle of it. It felt like silk, it was so soft, yet there wasn't too much of the kimono either. Kagome never did like a kimono that dragged behind her or covered her hands and feet. This kimono was designed to stop near the ankle and the wrist of the wearer. Kagome smiled, it seemed as if the kimono was made just for her in mind. Glancing at Sesshomaru, Kagome sighed. How to get dressed with a stubborn inu youkai refusing to move? Turning her back to Sesshomaru, she carefully slid off one shoulder of her sleeping kimono and donned the one she would wear for the day. It took some managing but Kagome managed to get the day kimono on her without exposing too much skin. Grinning happily to herself, she tied the kimono and turned to Sesshomaru victoriously. Sesshomaru looked only amused and moved to stand in front of her. Pushing her hair back, he raised a comb for her to see.

"This was my mother's. This Sesshomaru is now giving it to you as my intended."

Kagome gently touched the comb. It had a beautiful white magnolia like flower on it with green leaves decorated around it. The comb itself was black with a couple of jewel inside the leaves of the flower. Looking closer, Kagome could see that the jewels looked like emeralds, and inside the flower was a clear jewel, but it couldn't be a diamond – could it? The comb was masterly made and Kagome looked at Sesshomaru with tears in her eyes.

"Sessh, it's so beautiful! I can't wear this. It's too important to you!"

"You are important to this Sesshomaru, a comb is nothing compared to you. Accept it as my gift to you."

Steeping closer, Sesshomaru arranged her hair and placed the comb in her hair. Turning her around to the tall mirror that was placed beside her ward robe Kagome looked on amazingly. The woman in the mirror couldn't be her! Her eyes were still a bit red from all the crying she did but other then that, she looked like a princess! The kimono showed off her shapely curves, yet in no way seemed slutty. The kimono fitted her perfectly, yet did not interfere with her movements so she could move freely and not worry about tripping over herself. Her hair was half piled on top of her head with the comb holding it together while the rest of her hair traveled down her back. Even without make up on, Kagome didn't recognize herself. She looked….beautiful! Turning to Sesshomaru she smiled.

"Thank you Sessh. I look so unlike myself! I love the kimono and comb!"

Sesshomaru nodded, as if he expected nothing else and held out his hand to her. "Come, we must join Rin or she will be back up here wondering why you took so long to dress."

"I wouldn't have taken so long if someone hadn't been so stubborn about watching me change!"

Leaning his head down before Kagome left the room Sesshomaru whispered, "Yet this Sesshomaru was sure that he smelled arousal from you while you watched me and while I watched you."

Before Kagome could reply, Rin and Shippo caught sight of them and jumped at Kagome. "Kagome-chan!"

"Kagome-okasan!"

"Hey guys! Were you waiting for long?"

The duo shook their heads and Rin reached out and pulled Kagome after her. "Come on Kagome-chan! It's time for breakfast! It's been so long since Rin had someone besides Jaken-sama to eat and play with!"

Laughing Kagome grabbed Shippo and the trio walked down the hallways to breakfast. Sesshomaru watched, the warmth growing in his chest as he watched his intended and pups walk to breakfast. They looked just like a family should. As Sesshomaru followed them, he started wondering what his and his mates pups would look like. Silver hair with violet eyes, or silky black hair with amber eyes? Or maybe a combination of both. Either way, it would be a welcomed addition to his already growing family. He just had to convince his mate of that as well.

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Breakfast had been a wild affair for Kagome. Sitting in Sesshomaru's garden, watching as the children tormented Jakken, Kagome smiled at the memory. Shippo had tried to eat like Sesshomaru, but he was only a young child and soon just dived into breakfast much like Rin had. Sesshomaru had continued to look at Kagome with a predatory gaze, as if he was anticipating pouncing on her at the first available opportunity. The kids were immune to the look, however, and continued to eat and talk about every subject under the sun. Kagome had tried to relax and enjoy the first breakfast with Rin but with Sesshomaru watching her every move, and her trying not to spill anything on the very expensive kimono, she had been a wreck. Her normal breakfast had been consistent of being woken up by an impatient hanyo or a hungry kitsune. And with some slaps and cries of "Hentai!", breakfast would be served with the conversation on where to travel to next.

Kagome looked down at her kimono and sighed. It was truly beautiful but how was she to play with the children in something like this? She was terrified of dirtying it or even ripping it. With her own clothes she never worried about it because she would simply change or go home. She didn't wish to complain to Sesshomaru, especially if he took her complaint that she wasn't grateful, she was! But she was used to rolling in the flowers with Shippo and playing games, which in turn, would dirty her uniform. Kagome sighed again and picked at her kimono as she watched the young children enjoy their day.

Meanwhile, after breakfast, Sesshomaru had returned to his study in the castle. There were always youkai and some ningens wishing something from him: an alliance, a compromise, free food, help in disposing of some bandits/rouge youkai, etc. Rubbing his hands against his head, he tried to erase the headache he felt coming on. Standing up, he walked to the window and looked out on his lands. He really didn't mind helping youka and ningens that lived on his land. Without his followers, he would not have his army, farmers, noblemen that cared for parts of his land, animal keepers, so forth. They looked up to him to defend them and keep them safe from other predators. Unbeknownst to most, he kept his stoic and bored mask on because it did not give your enemy any clue to what you were thinking or planning.

Hearing the young pups laughter Sesshomaru let a rare genuine smile cross his lips as he looked down. It was quickly replaced with a frown as he saw that only the pups were playing with a ragged Jakken. He knew from experience that Kagome loved to play with young pups, especially hers, so where was she? Looking down, he saw her sitting underneath the Sakura tree, alone. Why would she sit and watch her pup play? Studying her, he noticed she wore a sad smile unless the pups looked to her, then she forced a bright smile to her face. What was going on? Sniffing the air, Sesshomaru could smell her sadness from where he stood. Growling he turned and left his study. His paperwork would have to wait, first and foremost was his mate's happiness and he would find out why she was sad and why she did not play with her pup which obviously brought her joy.

Kagome was observing the children chase Jakken so they could decorate his head with flowers that they had picked. Well she was until a shadow fell over her figure sitting underneath the tree. Looking up startled, she was surprised to see Sesshomaru.

Smiling she shaded her eyes as she looked up to him, "Hello Sessh, I thought you said you had to follow up on some paperwork. Are you taking a break?"

"Mate, why do you sit here and not join in with your pup?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"It has come to this Sesshomaru's attention that you, my mate, always play with your pup. Yet you sit here as the pups play with Jakken. This Sesshomaru wants to know why."

"Well, it's really hot and I thought I would just relax and watch the children play, that's all."

Sesshomaru stared at her. She didn't meet his eyes as she told him the lie, and lie he knew it was. He could smell it on her and knew if she had a choice she would include herself in the children's antics.

"Mate, do not insult this Sesshomaru not to know when you attempt to lie. Not only can this Sesshomaru smell your lie, but you would rather play with the pups then sit here watching. Tell this Sesshomaru the reason."

"Sesshomaru, I'm fine, really. I'm just relaxing."

Growling in frustration, he grabbed her and swung her up in his arms and turned to glance at Jakken. "Jakken! Watch the pups, should any harm befall them, this Sesshomaru will end your life."

"H-h-h-hai Sesshomaru-sama!"

Walking off into the maze that was off to the side of the garden, Sesshomaru ignored Kagome's cries or rather yells of wanting to be put down. He knew no one would interrupt them in the maze. Finally coming to the middle of the maze, he sat her down on the bench and stood in front of her as she glared daggers at him. He hid a smile, if he had been a lesser demon, he would have head for safety. Huffing in annoyance, Kagome crossed her arms over her chest and continued to glare at Sesshomaru.

"Why did you do that? I swear! Are all demons this arrogant and possessive?! You don't like my answer so you just take me away? Grrr you and Inuyasha are more alike then you know! Even Koga does the same thing! What is wrong with you demons? You think because I am a female and human that you can just do whatever you want and I will just meekly allow you to do whatever you want? You have another thing coming! You take me back right now or I'll –"

Tired of her ranting, Sesshomaru leaned down and abruptly crashed his lips to hers. It was a good way of silencing her, the downside was that once he started, he couldn't stop. Her lips were so sweet and addicting. Kagome, meanwhile, was trying to hold onto her anger.

'How dare he! He kidnaps me from the kids and now he is making me kiss him!'

'Is he really "forcing" you? Seems as if you are enjoying his attentions.'

'Well, he is a nice kisser.'

'Much better then Inuyasha and Koga.'

'Defiantly.'

'So enjoy it. You always had a crush on him! Now he's kissing you. Let's see how far we can push the oh mighty one.'

'I don't know…'

'Come on! He's always so controlled, let's see how far we can push his control.'

'It would be interesting. Alright let's do it.'

Steeping closer to Sesshomaru, Kagome wraps her arms around his neck and pulls him closer to her. Running her tongue along his lips. Surprised, Sesshomaru stills, anticipating. What was Kagome up too? She hadn't ever initiated any kissing with him before, not that he was going to complain! Growling low in his throat, Sesshomaru opened his mouth, waiting to see what Kagome would do. Feeling his mouth open, Kagome slips her tongue inside his mouth and runs along his fangs. She felt a small prick but ignored it and continued to explore his mouth. Sesshomaru was enjoying the feel of her mouth on his and was starting to get a painful reaction from her kisses. Suddenly, his mouth is filled with an interesting sweet metallic taste. Licking her tongue, he realized it was coming from her and it was her blood. Kami it was so sweet! It was nothing he had ever tasted before!

Taking control of the kiss, Sesshomaru licks her mouth and trails kisses down her neck, sucking at parts of her delicate skin. Kagome smiled mischievously. So he thought he could take control? Leaning forward, Kagome begins to lick right underneath his ear and gently tugs on his earlobe. She felt his body still and still smiling, she continues to kiss his ear while her hands caress his chest. Sesshomaru tried to control his raging body, after all, he was a demon lord, he had more control then a small human miko. Taking in a deep breath to try to regain his control, Sesshomaru realized that wouldn't help. The cinnamon and rain smell of her aroused state was not helping him. Growling in frustration Sesshomaru stepped away from her and her tempting body.

Trying to hide her smile Kagome looks at him innocently, "What's wrong Sessh?"

"This Sesshomaru brought you here to answer his question miko, not to seduce you."

Blushing Kagome glared at him. "I was not seducing you!"

"Hn. Answer my question."

"What question?"

Growling in annoyance Sesshomaru took a step towards her. "Why were you not playing with the pups? Why do you sit alone?"

"I told you why!"

"You lie. Do not insult this Sesshomaru or demean yourself miko. Where is that annoying honesty you always show?"

Crossing her arms, Kagome looked away. She really didn't want to tell him, he'd think she was ungrateful and she didn't want to ruin their truce they had. Stepping closer to her, Sesshomaru caressed her cheek. "Kagome, tell this Sesshomaru. This Sesshomaru wishes to see you happy yet you are not. It is my right as your intended to ensure your happiness. This Sesshomaru…..wishes to understand what bothers you."

"Sesshomaru, I am happy. I just don't want you to think me ungrateful to you is all."

"This Sesshomaru would not think that of you miko. Tell this Sesshomaru the truth."

"Sessh it's not as if I don't like the clothes. I do, no one has ever given me something so beautiful and touching before."

Sesshomaru nodded and continued to caress her face, trying to ease her nervousness he smelt on her. "Continue."

"But it's just…I….Well that is….When I play with the children, I get dirty a lot, sometimes I even tear my clothing by accident…and I…..ummm"

Suddenly it clicked in Sesshomaru's mind. If he could, he would have smiled. "Miko. The clothing given to you are meant to honor you as the one this Sesshomaru wishes for a mate. Should the clothing you wear get dirty or become torn, this Sesshomaru will either mend them or replace them. Clothing is nothing to consider should it hamper your happiness miko."

Kagome looked at Sesshomaru and saw the humor in his eyes and let out a breath she didn't know she held. She was still partly afraid Sesshomaru would have taken it the wrong way, but he was nothing like Inuyasha. Inuyasha would have made her feel guilty after giving her such a wonderful gift but Sesshomaru brushed it aside and acted as if it didn't matter. Maybe he really did have her best interest at heart. Smiling Kagome jumped on him and gave him a fierce hug.

"Thank you Sesshomaru! Now I have to get back to the kids. They have been trying to get me to play tag with them most of the day!"

Secretly pleased with himself that he could put her smile back on her face he nodded and escorted her back to the pups. Walking through the maze, Kagome walked close to Sesshomaru's side and started humming a song. Without even thinking about it, she reached for his hand. Sesshomaru was watching her and when he felt her hand grab his, he let her intertwine their hands. He never held hands with anyone, not even his mother or father, yet it felt nice. Grasping her hand in his, they continued to walk out of the maze. It seemed as if his patience was paying off. Now if only he could convince her to stay.

Kagome stared up at the afternoon sky. A dreamy smile graced her lips as she watched white puffy clouds pass her by. She sat, on top of a small hill right outside the castle, watching the young ones chase each other in a game. Sesshomaru was most likely still going over reports or some type of paperwork but he usually would sit by her for awhile before it was time to go back inside. It was only day four on her visit with Sesshomaru but Kagome wasn't even thinking about the end of the week. She did miss her friends, Sango, Miroku, Inuyasha, Kerira…But she was having a lot of fun here. She and Shippo relaxed and played all day, she had warm baths every night, she had a variety of food – not just Ramen or fish, she wasn't exhausted from fighting demons all day or traveling, there were no arguments with a certain hanyo, all in all, she was having a wonderful time. The last thing she expected was to hear said hanyo call her out of her dreamy state…

"KAGOME!!!"

Startled, Kagome turned to the owner of the voice and there was Inuyasha and the group. Blinking in confusion, Kagome stood up, brushing dirt off of her kimono. Today, Sesshomaru had picked out a green kimono with white and blue flowers decorating it with a white obi tying it together.

"Inuyasha? What are you doing here?"

"Keh! What do you think wench?! I came to make sure that jerk didn't hurt you!"

"Inuyasha, Sesshomaru would never hurt me or Shippo. Why are you really here?"

Inuyasha stepped close to her while the other trio stayed away. They had already warned Inuyasha what would have happened had he perused this course of action but he refused to listen to them. What you reap is what you sow. Sesshomaru had smelled his half brother and the rest of the group and had sped towards Kagome and the pups. He was taking no chances of his idiotic half brother taking Kagome away before his time was up. He growled when he saw how close Inuyasha was to his intended.

"Inuyasha, it's Sesshomaru's week. Your not supposed to be here yet."

"Keh! You agreed to be with that teme for one week but he never said I couldn't be with you."

Kagome stared at him shocked. True, neither she nor Sesshomaru had said anything about that but it was a silent agreement that she would spend the week alone with Sesshomaru.

"You truly wish for your death little brother."

A/N: Whew it took me a couple of days to write this in between church, school, and looking for a job….Sorry about the wait. Wow, I got up to 14 pgs this time lol. Anyway, hope you liked this chapter, I will start to work on the next one tonight or tomorrow sometime if I have time. I have a interview and school tomorrow, plus I need to do some chores but I will try to start working on it asap. Hope y'all enjoyed the story so far!!!!