By: Inuyasha4ev
Chapter 7- Sesshomaru
"Kagome!" Jakotsu whined as he watched her pedal on her bike machine. "You're sick. Get off that thing, and let me take care of you." He stood in front of her, pouting when she rolled her eyes and stared past him and toward the television, a flare of rage in her eyes. He turned around to look at the screen. "What has you so upset?" Lifting the remote control towards the tv, he turned up the volume slightly.
"Today's topic on 'Rumor or Not!' is Higurashi Kagome!" A cheerful woman announced. "True or false?! More people request Higurashi's breasts during plastic surgery than any other celebrity? True. Seven out of ten request her breasts. True of False?! Higurashi Kagome is more than a vixen. She is a whore."
Kagome's teeth clenched as she pedaled harder. 'What the hell?! Can she say that?!'
"I think, false! Those who say she is are only jealous of all that she has! True or false?! Higurashi Kagome is a homosexual! That we are still unsure of. She is a beautiful, gorgeous even. So why isn't she tied down? Why hasn't she dated anyone in two years? Some believe she broke up with Tanaka Hojo because she would rather date her best friend. Others believe that she is still broken hearted. It's her secret so st-"
Jakutso leapt back when the chain on Kagome's machine broke, his hand hitting the power button on the remote as he fell to the ground. "Sheesh, Kagome. Don't scare me that way. Kami, I almost had a heart attack. What they say doesn't matter? You know what you are."
Kagome growled, her head snapping towards her gym door when her doorbell rang. Jumping from her bike, she strolled angrily to the door, flinging it open. "What is it?!" She barked, her eyes growing wide when she saw just who it was. "S-sesshomaru?"
"Hn. I assume someone is having a bad day." He answered stoically, placing his perfect hands into his pockets. His eyes narrowed slightly when he noticed her leaning against her doorway. Kagome's face was strangely pale, and you could see her face reddening from her illness. "Are you alright? You appear to be ill."
"Oh, I'm fine." She lied. "What are you doing here?"
"I found it strange that you have not stopped by in the past week when normally you are there harassing us all." He replied with a smirk, his eyes appearing to remain trained on her face despite the fact that they were roaming her body in her sports bra and shorts. "I assumed something must have occured."
Kagome grinned at him. "Oh, Sessy, you were worried about me?"
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at the abbreviation of his name, leaning down slightly to stare into her eyes. "No."
"Then you can go." She started to close the door, only to have a clawed hand reach out to stop it. "Sesshomaru."
"It is rather late. I assume you have eaten?"
"Hai."
"Then you are free to accompany me for a night."
Kagome tilted her head at his attempt to ask her out. "Perhaps. If you can ask me, I will consider."
Sesshomaru had never been so tempted to roll his eyes in his life. Sighing inaudibly as he lowered his lips to her ear, he muttered huskily, "Would you accompany This Sesshomaru tonight?"
"Of course. You can watch tv while I change." Catching his striped wrist in her hand, she escorted him to her gym. "Sesshomaru, my friend, Jakotsu. Jak, my date for the night..."
"Sesshomaru Tashio!" Jakotsu squealed.
"Good. I knew you'd get along. Don't have too much fun." Kagome left Sesshomaru to stare at her back curiously.
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Kagome watched as the clothes in her closet rotated before her. What type of mood was she in? What would she wear? A soft smile crossed her face when she thought 'I haven't done preppy in a while.' A white, button down shirt with 3/4 sleeves would do nicely. A deep grey vest over that, and a dark grey skirt. Sliding into a pair of flats, Kagome combed her hair then returned to her gym. Her hand shot up to her mouth, stifling a giggle as she saw Jakotsu pushing against a youki barrier which surrounded Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru's golden orbs shot to her, glaring mercilessly as he appeared before her in an instant. "Woman, what were you thinking, leaving me with that, the awkward male, woman?!"
"Oh, whatever do you mean, Tashio?" Kagome asked slyly, looking up into his furious eyes. But all too quickly, those eyes loss fury and became blank. Sighing, Kagome muttered an apology. "Gomen. Let's go. Jakky, don't be here when I get back." Snatching her keys and purse, she followed Sesshomaru out of her house. "So, Sesshomaru, where's your car?" She asked, looking around.
"I did not arrive in a car." He formed his cloud beneath his feet, rising to the sky. "I flew."
"Oh, you have got to be kidding." She gripped him tightly as they rode higher. "Whatever happened to warning a person before you lift them up into the air?!" Kagome glared at him when he looked down at her with an amused smirk and a twinkle his eyes. "Don't you dare laugh all silently at me! I'm terrified of heights, and I swear if you drop me, I will come back to life and purify you to hell!"
Sesshomaru tightened his hold on her waist. "You are perfectly safe from harm when with This Sesshomaru. I would not think of allowing you to fall. And if I did, I would catch you."
Kagome rolled her eyes at him, loosening her grip ever so slightly. "As if. You'd let me fall and not think twice."
'Hm.' Sesshomaru smirked as he decided to prove it to her. Removing his arms from around her, he pried her hands off and let her fall from the cloud. He could not help but chuckle as she screamed his name. 'Soon, my dear. Soon you will be screaming my name again.' swooping down, he caught her, holding her bridle style in his arms. "You may open your eyes now, little one."
One of her eyes opened, trying to analyze her surroundings. When Kagome was sure she hadn't fallen but was caught by Sesshomaru, she turned in his arms, her forehead against his chest. "Be happy you caught me, you bastard."
"I believe that my father is still here."
"Don't get smart with me, Sesshomaru. As I said, be happy. You wouldn't want to be the one known for killing Higurashi Kagome, would you? And my father would sue you for everything you own. Are you even listening to me?" Her anger and anoyance flared as he stared straight ahead, flying slowly. "Sesshomaru, you will answer me, you baka!" She punched him repeatedly in the chest, hoping to get some kind of response. All she got was a noncomittal, 'Hn.' Huffing, she settled for that, running her hands through his silky hair. "You know, I envy your hair. It's such an exotic color, like your eyes. And it's so soft." She nuzzled into it. "Where's your tail? Don't you normally where it?"
"I am surprised you have noticed that it is missing." He told her softly, looking down at her for a moment. Lips twitching slightly, he felt himself wanting to smile at her. She looked like an angel in his arms, as though she had fallen from heaven, and he had caught her. The moonlight made her onyx hair shine even brighter, the dark blue highlight shining. Her eyes, so wide and azure, staring up at him curiously. That small nose set perfectly in the middle of her face. He hadn't noticed how soft, plump, and alluring her lips were. And it wasn't until his eyes had trailed the length of her blush from her cheeks to her cleavage, which was only slightly revealed. "Is there something you wish to ask, Kagome?"
Kagome shuddered at the way her name fell from his thin, pale lips. Her blush reddened and she gasped when he lowered his face to her neck. "I-I was wondering why you were staring at me that way."
Sesshomaru caressed her neck with his face. "Is your blush as delicious as it appears."
"U-uh, I don't know." She whispered, eeping when she felt his tongue on her neck.
"Hai, it is."
Giggling nervously, Kagome pushed away from him. "Sesshomaru, you're going to run into something. Watch where we're going." She looked at the ground below as they passed. Everything looked so different from up above. And it had been so long since she was up high. That had been when her miko barrier had faulted, and she had fallen, breaking her left leg. Her mother had worried and scolded, telling Kagome that she shouldn't have been experimenting when no one was around. She had only been seven, and had yet to train much. "Arigato." She whispered to Sesshomaru when he let her down on the ground. Sesshomaru nodded at her, directing her toward the small building ahead. "What is in there?"
Sesshomaru glanced at her briefly, then back to the building. "You have yet to notice the commotion occuring just behind it."
Kagome frowned and listened closer, trying to make out the distinctive noises.
'Mommy, can I win that one?!'
'Look! Cotton candy!'
'Dad, a carousel!'
Kagome's small frown grew into a large, pearly white girn. "Oh, Sesshomaru, a carnival?!" When he nodded, she laughed happily then ceased abruptly. "B-but, they'll recognize me. They'll definitely recognize you. We'll be pumbled. Not only will I be attacked by men, but you will be by women." She eyes him, her head dizzy from illness and confusion while he knelt before her and took her hand. "What are you-" Shock overcame her when he slid a ring onto her hand.
Sesshomaru smirked. "They will believe that we are together." He slid a wedding band onto his finger. "And I will be sure that no one comes up to you."
"Not no one. I just don't want to be attacked. Let some through." She grasped his hand and grinned. "Now, my husband, let us go enjoy ourselves." She led him past the building and through the gates of the carnival. Immediately, everything around them stopped.
"Look, it's Higurashi Kagome and Tashio Sesshomaru!" Someone yelled, running toward the couple.
Kagome frowned, about to run, when Sesshomaru caught her hand. He held the opposite up and halted the crowd. "You will not come nearer. We are out for the night to enjoy ourselves, not be harassed."
Narrowing her eyes at his words, Kagome elbowed him. "They don't harass, Sesshomaru. I actually like them. It's just, I want one night to relax." She turned to the crowd. "As long as I am not busy, you may come to me. Thank you for your kindness." Lacing her hand with Sesshomaru's, she pulled him along to a booth. "Okay, Sessy, you're first."
"Hn. I did not come here to interact. I came for you to enjoy yourself. You may participate."
"Sess," Kagome pouted, "please. My arms aren't as strong as yours. And I really want a stuffed animal. Please."
The corners of Sesshomaru's lips turned upward slightly. His eyes shot towards the man working the booth when he saw a flash. Glaring for the man to hand over the camera, Sesshomaru snatched it, crushing it to peices. He glanced at Kagome when she sighed with annoyance. "What?" He bit."
"Can you stop being so annoying long enough to win me something, Sess?"
"If I am so annoying, why are you here with me?"
"Because, I'm going to make you have fun." She grinned, picking up three baseballs and handing them to him. "Now, knock over those three stacks of bottles from right...there, since you're youkai." Kagome pointed to a spot a few feet back.
Sighing silently, Sesshomaru backed up, throwing all three balls at one time and smirking slightly when they all hit their targets. Had he used his full strength, the bottles would have shattered, the balls still flying through the air. He stood near Kagome who stared up at him with pride and joy shining in her eyes. "I assume that was well." He mumbled into her ear.
Kagome nodded, kissing his cheek, then turning to the booth operator. "Sooo, which row can I pick from?"
"The top one, Higurashi-sama!" The teenager said, eager to watch her reach up to the top row to grab her prize.
Seeing what the teen was trying to do, Sesshomaru growled. "Kagome, which one would you like?" When she pointed, he extended his long arm up to grab the white puppy which had piercing golden eyes. "Do not tell me you chose that because the reason I assume."
Kagome grinned flirtingly at him. "Yes, I did. It reminds me of you, my Sessy. Now, come. We have other games to play." Tugging on the sleeve of his black dress shirt, she made him follow her. "Ooh, Sessy, a house of mirrors! Come on." With child like happiness, she pulled the not-as-stiff-as-usual male in with her, then ran away from him, masking her scent and hiding her aura. "See if you can find me, Sesshomaru." She giggled softly.
Sesshomaru grinned mentally. His tenshi wanted to play chase the cat. Alright. She'd have her way. He walked slowly, trying to remember the scent of the stufed dog he had gotten her. But the room smelled disgusting, reeking of nachos, sex, and urine. "Kagome." He growled softly.
"Having trouble, Sess?"
"Not at all, dear. Now that you have spoken, I've pinpointed you." His chuckle rumbled within his chest, begging to be released when he sensed Kagome running. he caught sight of her in a mirror and ran in that direction, frowning a bit when she evaded him and took off. "My tenshi, it really is not wise to run from your keeper. Especially and Inuyoukai."
Kagome laughed. "Why? Because you'll merely bite me when you find me?"
Sesshomaru clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth. "Tsk tsk tsk, tenshi. Perhaps you will recieve a bite." He smiled softly when he passed a mirror and noticed Kagome standing against the wall. Stalking towards his prey, our handsome predator held her against the wall, adding, "It causes our inner inu to be awakened. And when he is awakened, our animalistic sides show themselves. So a mere bite, as you put it," He lifted her finger to his mouth, sticking it inside and allowing her finger to feel the warm, moist tongue within. He bit down, but not enough to pierce the skin, "will perhaps," he licked his way up her arm and neck, resting his lips on hers, "become more." With his mouth heatedly pressing against hers, neither noticed the many photos and videos people were taking with their phones.
Kagome opened her mouth just enough for her 'husband's' tongue to dart in. Groaning noiselessly, she twirled a small piece of his hair with her ring finger, unknowingly showing off the pricy jewelry. "Sesshomaru," Kagome whispered against him and opened her eyes just as the people left, "we can't stay in here making out all night."
"And who established that law?" He asked silkily.
"I deed (did)." She slurred slightly, pressing her hand against her head. "Ow."
"Is something wrong?" Sesshomaru asked with concern.
Kagome nodded slightly, slumping on the wall as Sesshomaru held her up. "I'm not feeling well. I haven't been for days now. But I didn't want to stay at the house."
"Foolish woman." Sesshomaru whispered, lifting her into his arms. "You will only worsen it. We are returning to your home."
"No. I wasn't done here yet."
"Kagome." Sesshomaru scolded as he exited the building. "You will go home and rest." He frowned slightly as she cradled her stomach, too worried to pay any attention to the people that were staring or taking pictures. Taking to his cloud, he flew to her home as fast as he could without making her more ill. He took her keys from her hand, opening the door. "Kagome, listen to me and obey, you will never leave the house again if you are not feeling well. It is dangerous and thoughtless."
Kagome yawned slightly, nuzzling her puppy and sinking deeper into Sesshomaru's chest. "Of course, Sesshomaru."
Sesshomaru smiled softly, knowing that she must seriously be tired if she agreed without a fuss."Now, where is your bedroom?"
"Second floor, last door to the right." She mumbled, wondering how Sesshomaru could walk without her feeling anything. "You know, you walk too lightly."
"I will take that as a compliment. it does give me the element of surprise, my dear, not that I would need it."
"Oh, obviously. Sessho-kun is much to strong to have to use such a technique." She mocked with a small smile, frowning when he dropped her heavily on the bed. "Hey!"
He smirked at her. "Do not mock this Sesshomaru, woman."
Kagome snorted, sinking into the sheets. "Arigato, Sesshomaru-kun."
"You are welcome, Kagome-chan." He pecked her forehead, about to leave when he felt his hand clasped tightly in hers. He cocked an eyebrow of question.
"Don't leave. Stay the night. I know you won't get sick from my germs." When she didn't here a reply, she sighed and let him go. "If you are busy and you must go, leave." She said softly, feeling rejected.
Sesshomaru remained silent as he left her room, returning with a bottle of Tylonel and a cup of water. "Kagome, awaken." When she opened her eyes, he sat the bottle and cup away, then helped her to sit up. "Take this."
Kagome shook her head. "I hate medicine. The only reason I have it is for emergencies."
"This is an emergency. And if you do not use it, I will shove it down your throat, tenshi. Now, swallow it." He poured two pills into his hand, giving them to her, then handing her the water once she had swallowed the Tylonel. "Good tenshi." He whispered, lying her back down.
"You are leaving now?" She whispered sadly.
Sesshomaru smiled into the darkness, knowing she could not see. Removing his shoes, shirt, and socks, he joined her in her king size bed, pulling her to him. "Rest, my tenshi. I will still be here when you awaken."
"You swear?"
"This Sesshomaru does not lie. Now, sleep." Nodding, Kagome kissed his chest in gratitude, settling down for sleep. Sesshomaru watched her sleep for a moment before changing her into a night gown he found in her armoir. Afterward, he finally allowed himself to sleep. Perhaps his angel would be better in the morning.
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Sesshomaru snarled when he was awakened by the sound of a doorbell. His awakened slightly, golden eyes darting around the room. Sitting up, he frowned. Where the hell was he? His room was ivory, white, and silver. But this room, it was filled with red, maroon, and gold. He fisted the red satin sheets as he heard that annoying sound that had awakened him. A whimper snapped him out of his anger, and he looked to his side, surprised a tad to see Kagome there. Well, that had explained alot. "Good morning, tenshi." He whispered as his memory came back. Sleeping hadn't come to him so well in years. Purring at the memory of how he had spent the night cuddling his angel, he got out of bed and headed down to answer the door. What he saw there, he didn't like. A man, another Inuyoukai at that. "Who are you?"
"Tashio-sama, my name is Akira. I am here to see Higurashi Kagome."
"And just why are you here to see my Kagome?" He all but snarled. It was taking all he had to hold back his beast, but red was already seeping into his vision. "I asked a question."
Akira nodded, bowing. "Forgive me. I simply did not know Kagome had husband." He answered, eyeing Sesshomaru's wedding band which he had forgotten to take off. "Anyway, I have the papers so that you may adopt Rin."
"Yes. Arigato." Sesshomaru accepted the yellow folder.
Kagome shot up in bed. "Sesshomaru?" She looked around. "Did he leave?" Grabbing her robe, she threw it on without tying it and headed downstairs. She grinned when she saw Sesshomaru in her doorway. 'He didn't leave.' Her robe fluttered slightly as she walked to him, wrapping her arms around his waist from behind. "Sessy, I thought you left. What are you doing in the door-way?" Her eyes locked with Akira. "Akira-kun?"
Akira smiled at the ending she had added to his name. "Hello again, Kagome-chan."
"What are you doing here?"
"I was just telling you...husband that I had the papers you wanted to adopt Rin. With what your father has said, you have a great chance to adopt Rin. And she can't wait to see you. Plus the fact that you're married now ought to make the vote unanimous."
Kagome blinked, looking up at Sesshomaru who had a proud smirk on his face. "Um, arigato, Akira-kun. And it was nice to see you again."
Akira nodded with a grin. "Nice to see you too. Hopefully, I'll be seeing you again soon. Good day, Kagome-chan, Tashio-sama." He bowed, then turned on his heels and left.
Kagome closed her door, whipping around to glare at her 'husband.' "Sesshomaru, what the hell did you say to him?"
Sesshomaru frowned. "I see nothing wrong with him thinking that I am your husband. It will assist you in adopting Rin."
"Not when they find out that we are not married!" She ran her fingers through her hair. "What did you say to him?"
"I said nothing. He assumed when he saw my wedding band."
Kagome nodded, beginning to pace the floor. "Okay. I can handle this. I'll just call him and explain. Yes. No! Then he'll think I'm not capable of having Rin. I wish I knew my chances. He was probably just being nice. Kami, what am I going to do?! Sesshomaru, I want her so badly." She thrusted her face into his chest, wishing he could whisk her off to somewhere else, some easy world.
Sesshomaru circled his arms around her hips, his nose against the crown of her head. "Kagome, you worry too much. I am sure you will recieve Rin even after you explain. I assure you, Rin will be your daughter."
"Arigato. That makes me feel a little better." She sniffed, walking back to her door when the doorbell was rang. She grinned at her paperboy. "Arigato."
"You're welcome, ." He was off before she could ask him about it.
Kagome gasped when she saw the front page of the newspaper. There were several pictures. One of her and Sesshomaru kissing in the hall of mirrors. Another of her kissing his cheek as they stood before the booth. And the last was of Sesshomaru carrying her out of the hall with her arms around her stomach. "It's confirmed. Higurashi-sama is not a homosexual. She is in fact married to the once elegible bachelor, Tashio Sesshomaru. Blah Blah. The two were seen at a carnival. Blah blah. She was seen kissing him on the cheek affectionately when he won her a cute dog that resembled him. Blah Blah. The two shared a heated kiss in teh Hall of Mirrors where fans noticed her wedding ring and his wedding band after they had a game of cat and mouse or shall I say dog and cat. Blah Blah. Higurashi appears to be pregnant. Her face was flushed as she was carried out cradling her stomach. What does this spell for the model/singer/acteress' career? We don't know yet, but it won't be good." Kagome trembled with rage, ripping the paper to shreds and tossing it to the floor. "Gah! This so isn't happening to me! I've never been so out raged and embarrased in my life!"
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at her. "Embarrased?"
"Yes! Do I look pregnant?!" She glared down at her flat stomach. "No! Ugh! I don' t believe this." She flung open her door with rage. "What?!"
Kenji and his wife glared down at their daughter. "Kagome, why did we have to find out about this marriage to Sesshomaru from a newspaper?!"
"Don't yell at me!" She hissed, her eyes growing dark. "I'm frustrated enough!"
Kenji pulled his daughter into a hug, stroking her back. "Calm, Kagome. You do not want to purify your husband."
Kagome sighed as she calmed. "He isn't my husband. We aren't married. People took this the wrong way. We've only been on one date, and to keep each of us from getting attacked by the opposite sex, we wore these rings. I'm not married to Sesshomaru."
"And you seem quite happy about that." Sesshomaru said, looking away from her.
"Sessy." Kagome began. When he ignored her, she grinned and sang, "Oh, Sessy-kun. My maru, are you ignoring me?" She eveloped her arms around his middle. "Sesshomaru, don't take it the wrong way. It's just that, when I honestly get married, I want to be in love, not like. I like you alot. But we've only had one date."
"Hn."
Kagome smirked. "Your Inu likes me, doesn't he? He wants to mate me." She giggled. "He loooves me." Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at her in a glare, then grinned. Kagome shivered. "I don't like that grin. Especially since you don't grin. What are you planning?"
Sesshomaru allowed his grin to fade to a smirk. "Nothing, my little tenshi. Nothing at all."
"I thought you said you didn't lie."
"I am not lying." He circled her in a predator-like manner, looking at her as though she were a peice of raw meat. "This Sesshomaru will be punishing you for taunting me. You and I will be going out today, as a couple for the world to see. And we will act as though we are in love."
"No way. That's egging them on."
"Hn. They will believe what they wish." He pressed a clawed hand to her stomach. "And what do you think they will say when they see us with diapers, a stroller, and small clothing in our possession?"
Kagome's eyes grew ten times wider, if that was possible. "Sesshomaru, you can't be serious. The media would have a field day with that. This is serious. I want Rin. And I don't want them to think I had you pose as my husband."
Sesshomaru nodded in understanding, pouting elegantly. "The one thing I find enjoyable, and you manage to take it away, my tenshi. I will make us even."
"Right. Until then, let's settle for me being ahead. Tell Miroku and the guys I said hello when you see them." When Sesshomaru gave her a strange look, she explained, "Well, I was thinking about ahead, which reminds me of 'behead', which was what a friend of mind said she'd do to her boyfriend if he was a 'lecher', which reminded me that you should never be 'ahead' of a lech, which reminded me of Miroku, which reminded me that I should say hi."
"You are strange, woman."
"I know. And dispel the rumors with them please. Thanks."
Sesshomaru actually rolled his eyes at her. "There is no guarentee. I will be down again in a moment. Higurashi-samas." He bowed to her parents, then left.
Kagome shook her head at the looks her parents were giving her. "Don't worry. We didn't have sex. I was sick last night, and he kind of took care of me. Father, I assume he is one of the ones you claim to be worthy of me. Who is the other?"
"Which one do you care for the most besides him?"
Kagome tapped her chin in thought. "I don't know. I guess it's between Naraku and Inuyasha."
"Well, find out soon. We leave now. And we will tell Kikyo, Sango, Ayame, and Kagura that you are not married to Sesshomaru. They were just as furious as we. Later my daughter." Each parent kissing her, they went on their way. Once they were gone, Kagome went to her room and jumped on top of Sesshomaru who was laid out upon it.
"Whatcha thinkin' Sesshomaru?" She asked softly.
"Hn. It is not of your concern as of yet."
Kagome nodded. "Do you want your ring back?"
Sesshomaru shook his head. "You may keep it." Closing his eyes, he pressed their bodies against her. "If we were to, as you humans say, fall in love, would you marry This Sesshomaru?"
"Of course." Kagome said, massaging her temples as they began to throb again. "Of course, Sessy-youkai." She drifted off on top of him.
"Then I must make you fall in love with me, Kagome-tenshi." Rolling over, he licked the back of her neck before settling in to watch her sleep.
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"Sesshomaru!" Koga yelled to the sky as he clenched his fists, trying to get the images of Kagome and Sesshomaru together out of his mind.
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Inuyasha spit out his coffee as his eyes landed on his newspaper. "No fucking way! Sesshomaru!"
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Naraku bit his lips, blood flowing down his chin. "Sesshomaru, you may be a friend, but I will do all possible to snatch Kagome away from you.
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Miroku sighed. "That lucky, lucky demon, Sesshomaru."
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Kagome breathed softly, cuddling closer. "Sesshomaru."
Sesshomaru stroked her head with a small grin. "Kagome."
