Ch. 7 Never Again

Once again, he lay in the exact same position, staring at the exact same spot on the ceiling. A cigarette placed between his lips slowly smoldering away as it stayed in place, unused. His thoughts had been back on Kagome. The way she looked, moved, sounded. He just couldn't get enough. He didn't want to get enough.

"Why?" He absentmindedly said.

He felt something move on side of him. Kagura sat up above him with a look of concern and asked, "Why what?"

He didn't pay any mind to her just as he did last time. Kagura really wanted to know what was going on with him, she didn't like this distracted side of him. It made him seem vulnerable which doesn't go with his personality at all. The only thing that was keeping her from being able to communicate with him is his pride, she could only hope that he put it aside for once and tell her what's going on. It was a slim chance that she was willing to take.

"Sessh baby please tell me. I don't like seeing you so troubled."

Great, now he was showing emotion. He schooled his features to the indifferent mask and it was then that it seemed like he would leave her in the dark once more. She huffed at him and ungracefully laid down on her side of the bed, her back turned to him. It was going to be another awkward night and she wouldn't be surprised if he left her like he did before.

Just before she was fully asleep, she heard him sigh but kept her back turned to him.

"It's…It's nothing really."

He paused and she thought that he wasn't going to talk anymore so she turned to see him pulling a long drag of the cigarette in between his lips then blew out the smoke.

"She's just another woman with the same basic problems as most of the ones I've been handling. She just so happens to belong to my half-brother." Kagura looked at him, thinking and rethinking things.

"Why does she have you so buzzed, I've never seen you look so confused, it doesn't suit you."

He inhaled the contents of the cigarette then exhaled the smoke as he closed his eyes and said, "That's what I'm trying to figure out."

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The week passed uneventfully and Kagome woke up on a Friday Morning feeling pretty great. She turned to look at the other side of the bed to find that Inuyasha was gone.

"He must have gone to work again. He's been gone everyday this week, his is schedule at the plant is always changing." She said as she got up.

This had been the best week ever for her. With Inuyasha gone, she was able to spend more time and go out with Sango. Right now, she was going to see Sesshomaru for her scheduled appointment.

After a short secession, He decided to take her out for lunch since he had no other appointments to tend to. She saw no harm in going so she agreed and the two of them soon took off. Sesshomaru decided to take her to a small sushi bar near the shore. It was a very tranquil place to be but he never found the time to go there like he used to.

They sat in peace eating their meals, Kagome would take the chance to gaze out the window towards the ocean then to the small families who were walking the sandy ground.

"Do you like the beach Kagome?" Sesshomaru asked bringing her attention to him.

"Yes, yes I do. I used to go to the beach all the time when I was little with my dad. He was a navel officer and would often tell me stories that he was a pirate who sailed the seven seas. But…"

He could sense her sadness and placed a hand over hers. She just turned her head to look out the window and onward to the horizon before saying, "He died and I guess I took it too far because he was the one we all depended on and he was suddenly gone in a snap. I stopped coming to the beach because I didn't want the memories to haunt me."

Sesshomaru started to feel guilty. Maybe bringing her there was a bad idea.

"Kagome, I'm sorry, if you want to…"

She looked at him as she turned her hand to grasp his and squeezed it before saying, "It's alright, I don't want to leave. I'm glad that you bought me here, it's so peaceful. I feel like I did when my father was still alive."

He smiled when he saw her smile and saw that she was, indeed, happy. The rest of their time was spent with her telling some of the stories that she could remember her father telling and things that they've done while on the beach. All was great until…

"Sesshy! There you are!"

Sesshomaru tensed up. How could he have not sensed her. Was he so comfortable with Kagome that he dropped his guard completely?

Kagome looked behind him trying to see who was it that called him and he sat as if no one had called him at all.

"Sess, don't ignore me." Kagura said as she came up to him and hugged him tightly. Sesshomaru looked over at Kagome who seemed to have become a little crestfallen. What was she upset about?

"Kagura, can't you see that I'm in the middle of something." Sesshomaru sneered at her.

She only hugged him tighter and with that, Kagome turned away to look out the windows.

"Yes I can see." She said snuggling into his constricted arm.

"Then leave."

"But how can I when I haven't introduced myself. Hi, I'm Kagura Yamamoto." She said while grabbing Kagome's hand to shake while still holding on to Sesshomaru. He was trying to yank his arm back but Kagura is quite strong.

"Uh…Kagome Higurashi." Kagome nervously said.

Sesshomaru finally pulled his arm free and said, "Great, you've introduced yourself so leave."

Kagura snatched his hand and pulled on it. "Wait, there's something that I have to tell you."

"Then tell me and leave already."

"No, it's private, please Sesshy I promise not to bother you again. In fact, I wouldn't even have disturbed you if this wasn't so important."

He glared deeply into her eyes, at how desperate they were asking him to come. He just sighed and turned to Kagome. "Please excuse me Kagome."

She smiled at him but it didn't reach her eyes and he also felt a slight tinge of jealousy in her aura. "Go on, I don't want to keep you from anything important."

He stood up and kissed the back of her hand before saying, "I'll make it up to you, I swear."

This time the smile was in her eyes and a feeling of relief suppressed her jealousy by only a little. Kagome watched as Sesshomaru was dragged behind the smaller woman. She could barely see them as they moved to the back corner of the bar where the bathrooms were. She watched as they started talking but then she felt a very eerie feeling, as if someone was watching her. She turned her head to see if anyone was there but found no one. She turned back to see if Sesshomaru was threw talking to Kagura only to see her kiss him on the cheek before leaving.

Kagome could feel a pain in her heart seeing that woman who she saw as much more attractive and more mature than her kissing Sesshomaru like that and not see him do anything about it. Suddenly she saw him getting closer and she realized that she was staring so she turned her attention back to the window.

Sesshomaru came back and said, "Kagome, I'm sorry for having to cut our time short but I feel that we should go somewhere else."

She looked at him in a very confusing manor but stood up. He took her hand and quickly led her out to the exit. The short walk was awkwardly quiet and while they were walking, he kept looking over his shoulder. She was trying to see what was he looking for but she would stumble and almost fall from the fast pace that he set so she just turned around and hoped that all was well.

Back in the car and on to their new destination, the silence was thick. She kept looking at him in the corners of her eyes trying to decide how to break that silence. She wanted to know about Kagura she wanted so badly to ask about her.

"Don't worry about Kagura." Sesshomaru said when they stopped at a traffic light.

Kagome looked at him as he ran a hand threw his hair.

"Kagura is another one of my patients. She's married to Hakudoshi Yamamoto of Yamamoto Enterprise. I've known her for a long time which is why she calls me by that ridiculous nick name."

(Sorry, for those who read the first chapter and saw Naraku as Kagura's husband, please ignore it. Her husband is now Hakudoshi and will stay that way. The only reason why was because I made Naraku a member of the band and no one didn't tell me or notice when I was like on the fourth chapter or something.)

Kagome didn't know that she was as tense as she was until she felt herself relax at hearing what Sesshomaru just said.

'Not like it matters anyway…right?'

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The mall wasn't the exact place that she knew Sesshomaru would have wanted to go, she could see how much discomfort he was in being there but it seems like they won't be leaving for a while. She didn't know how right she was, he absolutely hated being around so many noisy humans and many scents that came from the food stalls and perfume stores and vendors, bathrooms, and just about anywhere else. He was discussed at getting glances from the young females who think that they are way older than they try to make themselves look. As much as he regret going to the mall, he would not leave until he believe it is time to and besides, he could tell that Kagome would enjoy her time there.

"Kagome, you may go into any store you wish and buy whatever you want." He said as he turned to her.

Kagome looked away and said, "I would but I don't have mall money, I'm content with just window shopping and spending this time with you though."

She didn't mean to say that last part and covered her mouth with one hand. She hoped that he didn't catch that but knew that he did when a smirk appeared on his lips. He grabbed her hand and pulled her closer to him.

"No, I want you to fully enjoy your time here. I am going to buy whatever you want. There is no limit to how much I am willing to spend."

Her eyes went wide, she couldn't spend up his money. He's already done so much for her, she couldn't possibly ask any more of him.

"Come now Kagome, I don't like standing in one place wasting time. I mean what I say, get what you want as much as you want."

Well Kagome was never one to look a gift horse in the mouth she would probably never have this opportunity again. She would be very generous about the whole deal, she didn't need anything anyway.

She squeezed Sesshomaru's hand and smiled at him before leading him to one of her favorite stores. The entire time she looked threw the racks, he stood close to her. She couldn't help but blush at how close he was to her especially when his hand was tightly clutched around hers. She couldn't help but notice that he seemed a bit tense but worried nothing about it.

They stayed there for a few good hours before leaving. It was only thirty minutes before sunset when he decided to take her to the park. He finally became fully relaxed again as they both sat on the ground and started picking at the take-out that they bought from the mall just for this moment.

"Kagome, do you really mean what you said?" Sesshomaru said breaking the silence.

Kagome looked up at him in question.

"Do you really enjoy being with me?"

She turned away to hide her flushed red face. "Well…I…uh…that is to say…"

He turned her face back to look at him with a single finger. He was smiling at her and she felt a warmth pool in her abdomen.

"I enjoy being with you as well." Sesshomaru purred as he moved closer to her. He tilted her head up a bit more as he bent down to capture her lips in a sweet tender kiss.

Kagome couldn't help but wrap her arms around his neck to pull him closer. She loved the feel of his lips against hers, especially since she hasn't felt them in so long. She would have kept him there if it weren't for the nagging feeling that she was having in the back of her mind. She reluctantly pulled away from him and looked away while trying to catch her breath. Sesshomaru wanted to turn her back but he could feel her confusion and anxiety.

"I'll take you home if you're ready." He said softly. Despite her feelings for him, she was still loyal to those she gave her heart to.

"Thanks." She said not wanting to look at him. It would hurt her to know that it is Inuyasha that she is with and not him.

The ride back to the apartment was a very quiet one, both were lost in their own thoughts. They finally reached the apartment but she didn't budge to leave out the car yet. Sesshomaru made a move to touch her hand but she just turned away and opened the door.

"Thanks…for everything. Because of you, I feel like I can do anything. I'm no longer scared."

She smiled her most beautiful of smiles but something was off, it didn't reach her eyes. They were just full of grief. His eyes widened a fraction as he realized why she was saying that.

"You don't want to see me again don't you?"

She could feel tears stinging her eyes but she wouldn't let them fall.

"I'm sorry." She said before she closed the door then ran out of the car and to the apartment.

Once inside, she closed herself inside and slid down on the closed door till she was sitting on the floor. She couldn't really be falling for him, she just couldn't. Even though her feelings for Inuyasha are falling apart, she still holds him to her heart. She won't allow herself to cheat on him but she couldn't get over the feeling of how right it felt to be with Sesshomaru. Yes, it was safer to say goodbye to him than to act on those feelings. Inuyasha already suspects too much, she doesn't want his assumptions to be right, Kagome Higurashi is not a cheater.

She finally noticed that Inuyasha still wasn't home. She knew that he would be home in about an hour or so from working in the day so she just took a quick bath and tried to try and unwind her nerves and then tried to fall asleep. It took a few minutes before she could get fully comfortable before sleep finally took her giving her dreams of what it could have been like if the fates grant her the happiness that she longed for with a certain someone.

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The front door slowly opened and in staggered Inuyasha holding an almost empty bottle of vodka. He was seeing red as he took a long whiff of the air and smiled wickedly knowing that Kagome was home. He walked slowly to the bedroom taking a swig of alcohol. He bust threw the door with such force that the door almost came off its hinges. Kagome shot up shocked but calmed down when she saw Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha? What the hell?"

He just took another large gulp of vodka, finishing off the bottle and threw it to the other side of the room making it shatter into thousands of shards.

"What the hell indeed bitch."

Kagome scowled at him. "Who are you calling a bitch?"

Within seconds, he had her pinned to the bed. "The exact bitch that's been lying to me all along, the one that needs to be taught a lesson."

"Get off of me Inuyasha, you're drunk and don't know what you're doing…" Kagome yelled as she struggled to get from under him.

"Feh, I ain't drunk!" He slurred before continuing. "I've seen you with him, is he really such a great fuck that you gotta keep leading me on with your dumb ass lies?"

"What are you talking about? I told you that I'm not fucking around with anyone else. I'm not a cheater!"

"Bullshit! You're fucking my bastard of a half-brother! How much did he charge you, maybe he let you screw him for free since he's always trying to prove that he's better than me at everything. Tell me Kagome, tell me how loud you screamed his name when he had his cock shoved up your ass."

He kept an eye on her all that week knowing that something was going to happen sooner or later. It was always Friday when she carried the extra scent so he waited to see what was going to happen. The entire day he hid just watching the entire scene play before his eyes, his anger growing as the time ticked away. He would have confronted them at the sushi bar but when Kagura came in, he knew he was spotted. Even though Kagura didn't really know him, the wench was loyal to his brother despite the fact that she really didn't love him, all he was to her was a sex toy. She would tell him if something was amiss and knowing that she was telling Sesshomaru about him, he left before he was caught. He followed them around at the mall ready to face them there but he lost them in the crowd. Feeling even more livid, he went off to a bar to dink knowing that he would have Kagome that night and then get Sesshomaru the next day.

Kagome looked at him with wide tearful eyes she honestly didn't understand what he was talking about. "I'm not cheating on you! Why can't you just believe me? I don't even know who your stupid half-brother is anyway since you've never talked about him."

He looked at her very calmly as he said, "Oh, but I think you do. Does Sesshomaru Taisho ring any bells?"

Her whole body went stiff and cold, Sesshomaru and Inuyasha…half-brothers? Thinking back on it, she wished that she could slap herself for not noticing. Sesshomaru reminded her so much of Inuyasha but only when it came to appearance.

"Inu please, I didn't do anything with him. He was just my psychologist…"

He backhanded her and she yelped in pain. "I saw you with him today, how you looked at him and when you kissed him…Just admit that you're fucking him already?" He said as the moment when he caught them again at the park flashed threw his mind and he put a hand around Kagome's throat, squeezing lightly.

"I'm not why can't you believe me?" She gasped out as she dug her nails into his arm in an attempt to make him let go.

"Fine then, if you won't tell me the truth, then I'll just make you." He growled as he held both of her hands with one of his own, he started to shred her clothes with the other not even bothering about being careful with her skin. He grazed her a few times and the scent of her blood was drawing out his animalistic side.

Kagome was not going to give up like last time. She was not the scared little woman that she once was anymore. Her fear still lingered knowing how powerful he is but she had a card up her sleave. She did the one thing that she promised to never do.

"Sorry Inuyasha but this is for your own good." She said before she closed her eyes. She chanted a few words and she felt her concealed miko energy swell until it filled the room. Inuyasha felt it as well and growled even more at her and kept clawing at her clothes.

Seeing that he wouldn't give up, she concentrated her miko powers into her hands and used it to blast him away from her. The hanyou flew away from her, hissing in pain from the burning that was occurring all over his skin. Kagome took that as her chance to get away from him but before she reached the door, she felt a hand grab her around her ankle causing her to fall to the ground. She turned back to see a smirking Inuyasha as he used his other hand to grab her at her leg in order to pull her back to him. Kagome used her free leg to start kicking him landing a few good blows to his head but instead of letting go, he held on tighter, pressing his nails into her skin and making her bleed more.

Using her last defense, Kagome created a barrier which shocked him a great deal then knocked him off her. She panted, that barrier took a lot of her energy and she could only hope that he would be knocked out for the night but Inuyasha beast totally took over his body and was out to discipline his bitch. He jumped up, striking at the barrier, she tried to keep it up but she could feel it getting weaker with every strike. Soon the barrier broke because she became exhausted and fainted. Just he was about to strike her, there was a blur of silver. Inuyasha found himself sailing to the wall on the opposite side of the room. He sat up, his jaw throbbing with pain, and saw a very angry Inu youkai standing in front of Kagome.

Inuyasha hissed at him and got up to try and strike him but Sesshomaru was faster and calmer in the situation and was able to dodge his younger brother's feeble attack. He decided to end this fight quickly so he kneed him in the gut, knocking the wind out of the hanyou then elbowed him in the back of the head not only sending him to the floor with a 'thud' but also knocking him out.

"Foolish half-breed." He said as he kicked at him as if he was a piece of trash in his path.

Sesshomaru turned back to Kagome who was also knocked out. He gently moved back a few strands of hair and felt guilt for leaving her there. His mind was completely blank after Kagome ran off inside the apartment so he wasn't thinking properly at all. When he was almost home, he saw a red corvette speeding right past him. In that split second, he saw that it was Inuyasha and suddenly the conversation that he had with Kagura came to his mind.

-Flashback-

They walked to the back of the bar and once she stopped, she turned to see a very uninterested inu.

"Now get to the point before I make you regret ever meeting me."

"Wow, I guess she's the one who's got your mind warped right? I wouldn't blame you, she looks good for you."

"Kagura." He growled.

Kagura waved off his little warning while rolling her eyes. "Alright, fine. I was only coming in here for an order that I placed on over the phone when I noticed you with her. I really wasn't going to bother you about it until I noticed that you two were being watched."

Sesshomaru furrowed his brows.

"I believed that you and your little lady have been stalked all day and if I were you, I'll watch out for her. That's all I came here to say, I'm just watching out for you, I don't want my way of amusement to get hurt."

"Like some one could harm me."

"I didn't mean physically. If they could, it wouldn't be you they would harm in order to hurt you. I got to go, Hakudoshi is expecting me to bring his lunch to the office." She said before she rose up on her toes and planted a kiss on his cheek then left him.

-End Flashback-

After that little talk, he put himself on high alert but couldn't pinpoint their stalker. He took her to the mall to hopefully loose their follower in the large crowds and it seemed to have worked by the time they left. His assumption that it was Inuyasha was correct and knowing that the hanyou was going to cause trouble, he did a quick 180 and headed back to the apartment complex to stop him.

"Forgive me Kagome, my ignorance has gotten you hurt." He whispered as he picked her up, there was no way that he was going to leave her there even if Inuyasha probably wouldn't have any memory about that night.

He glared at Inuyasha's unconscious form as he left out with Kagome in his arms. Never again will he allow her to be a victim to such abuse, Inuyasha would be dead before that happened.


Sorry if this didn't meet anyone's expatiations, this was all I could think about. Although I'm not all too satisfied with how it came out, I'm happy about what I did with it. Yea, she's finally got her revenge although I'm sure I could have made her do better, ah well. The story isn't over yet but it is almost finish, don't forget that.