CHAPTER 7
Confessions Part 2
Kagome sat in the hot springs staring at the elegant rock. Yes ladies and gentleman she was staring at the wall. Why? Well let's see shall we.
Flashback
Slowly Sesshomaru opened his eyes.
"The truth Kagome is I want you." She gasped her eyes widened. "I have no other reason, I have no other explanation, and I do not know why. It's simply what it is. I want you but you can't make up your mind if you want me or not. So I will wait for you. I will give you time." She listened and with every word her eyes became more confused.
End Flashback
CAN YOU SEE WHY? She had no idea he could be so passionate, and needy, and wanting, and, and. She had no grasp on this. She curled up against herself. She had left the room and like Sesshomaru said she found a servant. At first she was a little skeptical that by just telling the servant who she was would get her someone. Imagine to her surprise when she had the servant's eyes had widened and immediately bowed low to the ground and shot off on. How can I help you 'M lady? What do you need 'M lady? Are you hungry 'M lady? The list was endless, and the only way she had shut up was when she had to order her, which she hadn't liked to do. After all she was a gentle creature at heart who thought everyone deserved to be treated equal. Well anyway, when the servant quieted down, Kagome asked if she could have a bath, and the servant immediately bowed and asked her to follow her. She brought her here, and shot off on questions like... Would you like some new clothes 'M lady and would you like me to wash your hair 'M lad, And so many other embarrassing things. Boy was she thrilled when the servant had been summoned to someone else.
'What was with the 'M lady crap?' That was the worse thing. 'M lady was usually reserved for high honored guests, or ladies of the court, or ladies of a land. Not someone like her who couldn't even control her miko power, who wasn't even royalty. She sighed. 'I'm not even a high honored guest,' suddenly she blushed. The thoughts of her former confrontation with the Lord of the lands swimming her mind. 'Maybe to him.' Her blush deepened, and she quickly stood up and dried herself off. She slid the kimono on, more than thankful a different servant had popped in and set it on the bench. She walked over to the mirror and gasped. She knew by the feel of the kimono it was probably expensive, but that paled to the look of it.
It was silk, and reached her ankles. It hugged her curves modestly and admittedly the color brought out her hair and eyes. The kimono itself was a deep blue color, and the obi was silver. The sleeves belled and if she laid her hands at her sides, they would brush the floor. The patterns were of black and silver swirls. She also had a silver and deep blue colored fan that tucked into her obi. She stared in awe at her reflection. Wondering why Sesshomaru would let her wear such an extravagant thing. Suddenly something materialized behind her, she screamed, and the person winced. She would have glared at her intruder, except the said intruder was groveling and begging that this lowly servant be forgiven for disrupting the Lady and yadda yadda yadda. Having enough Kagome finally yelled.
"Stop," Joyfully the girl shut her mouth. Sighing, she knew she would have to treat her like a servant since she probably knew no other way. 'Doesn't mean I have to be rude.' She smiled brightly at the girl who relaxed slightly. "It's okay," Kagome said. "But why are you here?" The girl stood and bowed quite low to the ground.
"I was informed I was to help you with your apparel today 'M lady." Kagome held the glare within her.
"I can dress myself." She snapped. The servant immediately flinched and Kagome realized that she was being too harsh. Especially when the girl bowed much lower than before.
"Of course 'M lady I'm so sorry, it's just my Lord told me to help you with anything I can, and..." After awhile Kagome tuned her rambling out.
'My Lord,' she blinked. 'Sesshomaru!?' She cleared her throat and the girl stopped babbling. She smiled kindly at the girl. "What's your name?" Kagome asked. The girl seemed quite taken aback.
"Mirla 'M lady." She said with a bow. She nodded.
"My name's Kagome and I have a question. Do you have any idea how I should put up my hair?" Mirla seemed to beam at her and immediately shot off in a whole bunch of different styles she could use. In the end Kagome went with a sophisticated approach. Where her hair was swept up into an elegant swirl bun, which was held up by four hair chopsticks in the colors of deep blue and silver. When her hair was done, she slipped her feet into this very comfortable slipper like shoes, where after dressing she was asked to follow Mirla to the Dining hall. Apparently dinner was to be served within minutes.
When Kagome walked into the dining hall, she was surprised to see Shippo, Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, and Kirara there. She gasped.
"Guys!"
"Kagome!" Squealed Shippo and Sango, who immediately shot up to hug her. They pulled away.
"Kagome you look so beautiful." Giggled Sango. Shippo nodded enthusiastically from her shoulder.
"Yeah Kagome you look like a princess!" Replied Shippo. Kagome laughed and pulled him from her shoulder into her arms.
"Oh I do, do I?" Again an enthusiastic nod.
"You look like a lady from the court Kagome." Stated Miroku strolling up to them. She beamed at him but narrowed her eyes when he opened his arms wide for a hug. "
I swear monk if you fondle me I'll knock you all the way to my time." Said monk flinched and set his arms down. She smiled over at Inuyasha who began to walk over to her. His face showed off the worry that radiated off him in waves.
"Kagome are you alright? Sesshomaru didn't hurt you did he?" Kagome shook her head and smiled at him brightly.
"No Inuyasha he really just wanted to talk to me." Inuyasha seemed unconvinced but dropped it for now.
"Did you get the jewel shards?" Kagome's eyes widened.
'I can't believe I forgot about the shards.'
"Um no." Inuyasha's eyes narrowed.
"Why didn't you get the jewel shards?" Kagome took a deep breath and opened her mouth to answer until the doors opened behind her. Everyone looked and in walked Sesshomaru looking elegant in his pristine white clothes. Strangely the sight of him took Kagome's breath away; she struggled to breath as the Demon slinked gracefully into the room. Followed by a grumpy Jaken and an energetic Rin. "Yo Sesshomaru where's the jewel shards?" Inuyasha immediately asked. Sighing Kagome finally managed to breathe and glared over at Inuyasha. Instead of sitting down, Sesshomaru ignored Inuyasha, and strode over to her and held out his hand.
"Kagome," He murmured. With a small gasp of surprise, Kagome stared into his honey dripping eyes and placed her hand in his. Slowly as if not to startle her, he lifted her hand to his lips, slowly bowed and kissed the back of her hand. With that the breath was stolen from her lungs once more.
"Sesshomaru you bastard don't ignore me!" Yelled Inuyasha.
"How was your bath?" Sesshomaru asked Kagome, still ignoring Inuyasha. Kagome flushed slightly as the memories of their talk resurfaced.
"Fine. Thank you for asking." He smiled secretively at her and stood up. Slowly he dropped her hand and returned his to his side.
"You are my guest my dear and I wish for your comfort." She flushed again and shyly tucked a strand of hair that escaped her bun behind her ear. Inuyasha who was in the background seemed to explode with rage.
"What the hell is going on?" He yelled. Sesshomaru nodded to Kagome and gestured her to follow, while sliding past her and without a glance at Inuyasha spoke.
"Be silent you ignorant puppy and sit down. Dinner shall be served soon." Inuyasha's jaw dropped and all other occupants applauded Sesshomaru's biting comment.
Surprisingly Inuyasha sat down as well as everyone else. Also to everyone else's surprise Kagome was placed to the left of where Sesshomaru sat. To which the seating arrangement had Miroku and Sango sharing a look. Especially since during dinner Sesshomaru showered Kagome with attention. To which amazingly, Kagome took in stride, But of course not without a blush or... four. By the end of the dinner, Inuyasha sat smoldering in his seat. When the last plate was cleared Sesshomaru stood up and slid Kagome's seat out, taking her hand as she stood. He pulled her hand to his lips and brushed them against her skin. Causing Kagome's breath to hitch. Especially with the smoldering look he was giving her. Inuyasha finally seemed to have enough.
"SESSHOMARU LEAVE KAGOME ALONE YOU BASTARD!!" Kagome flushed and glared at the hanyou opening her mouth to strike but until…
"What I do with Kagome is no longer you're concern or business." All eyes turned to Sesshomaru at his remark. Inuyasha gaped at his elder sibling for a minute before regaining the use of his mouth.
"What the hell do you mean not my business? Of course it is!"
"No it is not." Stated Sesshomaru simply while motioning Kagome away from the table. Inuyasha crossed his arms defiantly.
"Yes it is you asshole, Kagome is Kikyo's reincarnation which makes her mine." The look on Sesshomaru's face at Inuyasha's words was murderous. His eyes were piercing and looked as if they were beginning to redden on the rims. Sesshomaru looked to Kagome and saw her eyes slightly rimmed in tears.
"Insolent whelp." Stated Sesshomaru before he charged at Inuyasha. Inuyasha being to slow didn't have time to do anything before he was held a foot off the floor by the neck. Inuyasha choked out and began to turn red at the lack of oxygen. Sesshomaru squeezed his throat harder. "You are useless," Stated Sesshomaru. "A dishonorable child, you aren't even worthy to breath the air a rodent does. I might as well kill you now."
Authoress Corner:
Sorry about that cliff hanger. But I had to do it. The next chapter is not far off so don't worry. I hope you enjoyed it and again sorry for the long wait.
