EDITED/REVISED: May 23, 2010
7th chapter!
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There is an intimate scene in the beginning. So yeah, just warning you.
"something" = talking
'something' = Sesshoumaru's dog demon half (note: he speaks in broken English)
Something = Sesshoumaru mentally talking to his dog half
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Chapter 7:
Intimate Moments
Kagome tried to move on her side, but something warm and heavy weighed her down. Her eyes shot open. She looked down and saw a head of silver resting peacefully on her chest, just below her chin. Memories of what happened last night came rushing through her mind. At once, Kagome turned red. Her hands slapped over her eyes as she tried to banish the feeling of his lips on her breasts. No, no, no, no, she thought. You are losing your mind, Kagome. Snap out of it!
Twin amber orbs opened slowly as he heard a heart beating faster and faster under his sensitive ear. Sesshoumaru yawned and snuggled closer into her chest. He chuckled inwardly at her surprised squeak before closing his eyes. I wonder…
Great, Kagome thought. Just great. Memories of how gentle and soothing his mouth was on her made her blush even harder. He was much gentler than the first time he touched me. Much gentler.
She tried to sit up, but the demon heir only wrapped his arms further around her waist and nestled his body against her side. Her eyes almost rolled to the back of her head. Oh gods! He may have lost weight, but he certainly hasn't lost any muscle.
Kagome looked down and tried to pry his arms away. It didn't work; he only rolled his body over hers. The action brought him lower so that his face snuggled between her breasts. Oh gods in heaven! What have I done to deserve this?
While Kagome was trying to get away from him, Sesshoumaru was laughing mentally. He was enjoying this. Perhaps the next time she allowed him to sleep next to her he would try a different method. That thought made his blood boil, but he caught it instantly and controlled it so Kagome wouldn't feel anything.
Kagome sighed in defeat as she collapsed back onto the pillows. O-kay. Time for the frontal approach. "My lord," she said. "My lord, wake up."
He grunted.
"My lord, it is morning. We must get breakfast or-" She squealed when he grabbed her thigh. She started laughing as he squeezed it more.
Ah, a ticklish spot. As she tossed and turned trying to get away, Sesshoumaru only smirked and continued to tickle her on her sides.
"You…Y-you…!" she gasped. "You were…a-awake…ahh!" Her words died on laughter.
"Anyone could wake what with that heartbeat of yours," he said, his tone full of amusement. "I wonder what you were thinking that made your heart beat so fast."
Kagome blushed.
Sesshoumaru didn't want her to feel uncomfortable so he trailed a claw up her back, laughing as she arched and squealed out her laughter.
"S-s-stop! Stop!" she cried out. Tears were leaking out of her eyes and her cheeks were getting sore. Her lungs gasped for air as he continued tickling her.
"Beg me,"
"N-n-n-not a…not a ch-chance!" She felt her cheeks burning red with laughter.
"Very well." He grabbed her foot and trailed a claw down, careful not to break her skin.
Kagome tried to jerk her foot away, laughing more.
He stopped. "Beg,"
"Nope."
He tickled her for a good one minute, then stopped. "Beg."
"I'll make you beg." Kagome said.
He lifted a fine black brow. "I wonder how you're going to do that. I'm not ticklish, by the way."
There was a twinkle in Kagome's eye that made him narrow his amber eyes. All of a sudden, she flipped him over so that she straddled his hips and pinned his wrists down on the bed. They were quite near the edge, but neither of them noticed.
"And this will make me beg because?" he asked, liking the situation.
"Because it is every male's weakness," she murmured seductively as she leaned forward. She grazed his lips with hers, then trailed across his cheek, and down to his neck.
Sesshoumaru groaned at the simple action. How he had longed for his mate to do that.
"Because it is a mate's weakness," she whispered as her lips trailed back up to his lips.
The dog demon heir's eyes rolled to the back of his head as he felt her hips grind deliciously against hers.
"Because…" She lightly kissed him. "…it is your weakness." She slipped her tongue across his lips, ordering an entrance.
Sesshoumaru gave in and opened his mouth. There, their two tongues tangled and mated. Gently, then hard. Hard, then passionately. Passionately, then gently. Gently, then soft. They parted.
"Beg," she said.
Passion-filled amber orbs glared at her. "This Sesshoumaru do not beg."
Kagome smirked at him using the third person. He used that term when he was confident about a decision or order. "Suit yourself." Kagome leaned down and rubbed her body against his, her lush breasts moving against his hard chest. She swallowed his groan and lifted her head. "Beg,"
"No."
"All right." Her hips sat back against his hardening groin and ground hard.
He gasped.
She didn't stop there. She took her belt from her waist as quickly as she could and belted her lord's wrists to the headboard's poles. She sat back onto his groin and watched him seethe.
"Bitch," he growled.
"Na-ah," she murmured. She leaned over him again and brought her lips down. "You're my bitch."
At that, he hardened more.
"Beg," she said. "Beg, mate."
He gasped again and again as she ground his groin once more. He tried to lift his hips into her groin, but each time he did that, she lifted her hips away. There was only so much a male could handle. "I beg," he mumbled.
"What was that?" She licked his neck.
"I beg!"
She ground again, this time gasping loud for a full effect. "Again,"
"I beg, mate! I beg!"
"Once more," She bit and sucked hard at his pulse.
"I beg!" he cried out "I beg for mercy!"
Kagome smirked against his throat and lifted her head. She sighed, satisfied, and said, "Isn't it just grand to have your plans turned against you?"
Sesshoumaru gasped through clenched teeth. "I should have tickled you until you wet the bed."
She chuckled. "You should have, but you didn't." She undid her belt from his wrists and patted his chest. "Let's go. They're probably waiting for us in the dining room."
Sesshoumaru was about to grab her and force her to the bed until his dog half stopped him.
'No! She run away again if force her!' To emphasize its point, his dog half bit him mentally.
Sesshoumaru winced and quickly withdrew his hand before Kagome could see it.
She cast a sly smile at him. "Coming?"
He grunted, glaring at her. "Coming." He stomped past her and growled over his shoulder when she laughed at him. She laughed even harder when he closed the door gently instead of slamming it in her face.
Outside, Sesshoumaru let out a very rare wide grin as he listened to her laugh. She had the most beautiful laugh. It was music to his ears, one that he would gladly listen to every minute of the day. He was happy that he made her laugh. He was even happier that she advanced on him.
'Mate happy with us?' his dog half asked.
Yes, he answered. Very.
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Breakfast that morning was quite interesting. Kagome brought down more pictures of Mamoru and showed it to Inutaishou and Asuka. Talking to everyone helped soothe her aching heart little by little.
Inutaishou burst out laughing at the sight. "My, he looks like Sesshoumaru when he was a newborn pup!" he said cheerfully.
"Really?" Kagome smiled at Sesshoumaru, who glared at his father.
"Father, I don't think Kagome would like to know about-"
"Oh nonsense, my lord!" Kagome interrupted with a wide grin. "I would very much like to hear what kind of pup you were."
Asuka chuckled as Sesshoumaru growled at Kagome.
"Cried like the devil when he came out," Inutaishou said. "And cried long, loud, and hard when he wanted food."
Asuka nodded. "Such a glutton, he was. I could have sworn he drank all of my milk from one breast."
Kagome laughed. "Mamoru was exactly like that. If I tried to stop him, he would only put up a fight and cry some more."
Asuka nodded again. "Like father, like son," She smiled at Sesshoumaru.
Sesshoumaru sighed exaggeratedly. This is going to be a long breakfast…He heard his mate's laughter and the corner of his mouth tilted up. A long and enjoyable one, at that…
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After breakfast, the Lord and Lady of the Western Lands along with Sesshoumaru excused themselves since they had a meeting with their advisors.
Sesshoumaru didn't want to go to the meeting, but he knew it was important since they would be discussing Kagome's future with the Western Lands. He didn't want to discuss anything with the advisors because Kagome had not chosen to stay with him permanently. He had reluctantly and hesitantly and somewhat shyly bid his farewell to Kagome with a stiff bow and avoided her eyes, which Kagome thought was very cute and innocent since he always used to look at people in the eyes confidently, almost up to the point of arrogance that everyone was strangely familiar with.
Meanwhile, Kagome ventured into the gardens, not wanting to bother her friends who were most likely helping with the Head Cook for lunch. She knew that they would be done in an hour, so she decided to wait. She sat down on a stone bench and looked around her.
Hardly anything changed, but she noticed that there were new additions to the flowers. She could hear the soft wind toying with the leaves on the tree nearby and the buzzing of a couple bees, searching for nectar. She could smell the scent of a small bird and its chicks in one of the trees to her left. She could taste the aroma of the familiar food cooking in the kitchen, making her mouth water.
Kagome leaned back on her hands and looked up at the clear blue sky dotted with cotton ball clouds. Her thoughts floated toward Keisuke Ouji, Mamoru, Sesshoumaru, her life in the other dimension, and her life in her home world.
This whole time Lord Sesshoumaru has been anything but angry at me. In fact, he hasn't given me the cold shoulder once. Kagome thought. He's changed so much.
She imagined his slightly thin, pale face and winced.
And it's not just his personality that's changed.
She remembered how he never let go of Mamoru's blanket. Her heart clenched when she remembered the raw pain and sadness flicker in his sun-gold eyes.
Never had I seen such an emotion from him before, she thought. It was as if…as if he…wanted to have a child in his life…half breed or not.
He had kept the blanket clutched in his hands as he looked at the pictures and toys, never once letting it go or letting his parents to take a sniff. Come to think of it, he didn't exactly return the blanket yet. But, no matter.
Even though I wasn't…I wasn't a good enough mother, he never blamed me. He took some of the blame; so did his parents. Why? I mean, I served this family all my life up until…She blushed. Well, I should have been more aware during the mating season.
Kagome shook her head vigorously. Why didn't I pay attention to Mother when she gave me lessons on demons? That could have really helped right now. She rolled her eyes. Guess it's true that when you're an adolescent and parents try to tell you something, it goes in one ear and out the other.
She stood and walked toward the lush red roses and gently stroked the petals of a large rose. Lord Sesshoumaru seems to want to have a relationship with me. He's not pushing me or anything. All he's ever done was comfort me and made me laugh. But…
A flash of a handsome face with blue eyes flickered in the back of her mind.
Keisuke. What should I do about him? Her hand ventured lower down the rose's stem. Keisuke has been so patient with me. So understanding. So…loving. He was my shoulder to lean on when I would talk about Mamoru or Lord Sesshoumaru. In fact, I don't think he despises Lord Sesshoumaru for being with me first. He's just…I don't know. Well, he is jealous, but he doesn't show it. He defended my and Lord Sesshoumaru's relationship and respects it as well.
But I told him that I was happy with him. That I was glad to have left Lord Sesshoumaru because I wouldn't have met him if I didn't.
Her mating mark burned at her thoughts, reprimanding her. She lifted her free hand and covered it, telling it to settle.
I can't help for the way I feel. I found refuge in that dimension. The people I met…She sighed happily. They're so kind. So caring. She chuckled. So protective as well. I mean, I love my friends here, but I started a new life in the other dimension. And…And I don't think…I'll want to leave my haven.
Her mating mark was now scorching, but Kagome showed no signs of discomfort. She was used to it already for it always burned with alarm and warning whenever Keisuke was around, even when he laid a gentle kiss on her lips.
I'm sorry, but…no matter how much Lord Sesshoumaru tries to make me feel at home and tries to win my heart, I just…I just can't. I know Priestess Kikyo said to give him a chance and I will, but my decision is final. I won't leave Keisuke or my new friends.
"Ow!" Kagome jerked her hand back. It was as if the rose knew her thoughts and poked her as punishment. Her finger started to bleed and she hissed at the pain. Why do small cuts always hurt more than the larger cuts?
Suddenly, a clawed hand with two violet stripes on the wrist gently grabbed her wrist.
Kagome turned to see Sesshoumaru next to her. His frowning eyes were trained on her finger.
"It's nothing," she murmured. "Just a cut. I'll have it wrapped up-"
A gentle caress of a tongue licked away the blood.
A blush.
Sesshoumaru unashamedly brought her finger into his mouth and sucked on it. He placed a slight pressure on it with his flat-surfaced molars to stop the bleeding, carefully maneuvering her finger away from his sharp canines.
"My lord, please," Kagome whispered. "I'm all right."
But the heir to the Western Lands ignored her. He closed his eyes and savored the sweet taste of her blood. Two years. Two years since he had last taken her blood. It was as divine and delicious as the first time, except that it was topped with a smooth drop of motherhood.
'Mate,' his dog half said, relishing her sweet blood.
Sesshoumaru's free hand reached up and settled on the small of her back, drawing her slowly to him, not forcefully, letting her to have a choice to withdraw. Once her chest was against his, he purred.
Kagome fell into a spell, one that allowed no female to escape her mate, his spell. Her eyes slowly drifted closed and she laid her head on his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart.
Ba-dump…ba-dump…ba-dump…
'Mate,' a deep voice caressed her mind. It whispered to her, calling her, pleading her. 'Don't leave…please…pain come if leave…' Feelings of pain, loss, longing, and great sadness fell upon her.
Kagome's eyes shot open, but she didn't move. Something – someone – was talking to her…in her mind! Slowly, Kagome turned her head so that she was looking up at the jaw of her former lord. Was it…? He started to withdraw her finger; she stopped herself from protesting at the loss of warmth and the promise of coupling.
Her eyes dropped to her finger. The cut was gone! She raised her head slightly, but Sesshoumaru caught the back of her head and gently pushed it back down to his shoulder. "I-it's gone!"
Sesshoumaru nodded. "It is a secret healing trait of the dog demon line, but it can only be found in males and it can only be triggered when his mate is injured," he explained, murmuring low and deep into her ear. "There is a healing agent in my saliva that can heal just about anything from burns and cuts to itches and scars."
Kagome grunted and turned her head to nuzzle his shoulder. "And what do I get in return since I am…your mate?"
He chuckled softly. "Seeing as you are not a demoness, which for that I am grateful for,"
Kagome rolled her eyes and chuckled.
Sesshoumaru smiled. "Your senses are heightened to that of my own. It increases when you are with pup to protect yourself and the pup and it will stay that way until you die. You will also attain the healing trait, but it can be used on your pup when he or she is injured. It would have no affect on me."
"Why?"
"Because it is my duty to see to your injuries."
"You say that I have the healing trait. Why couldn't I save…Mamoru?"
Sesshoumaru paused, staring at her for a moment. "Kagome, you didn't enough of my blood in your body to form a strong healing agent."
Kagome pursed her lips and looked away for a moment before asking, "What would happen if I were a demoness?"
"You will be moody most of the time, especially when you are in heat. You will also be immensely overprotective during the pup's birth." He paused. "My father joked that it was quite irritating and annoying when my mother wouldn't let him hold me for almost a week after my birth."
Kagome smiled. "I always like the Lady Asuka. She's a wonderful ruler like Lord Inutaishou. I must admit, though, Lord Inutaishou can be reckless sometimes. It's always nice to have Lady Asuka around to help sort him out."
The hand that Sesshoumaru settled on the lower part of her back began to toy with her belt. He didn't like the belt. He didn't like the simple dress of a servant of the Palace of the Moon. It didn't suit her. She should be wearing elegant kimonos of all colors and different-styled obis. She should be adorned with lavish jewelry of gold and silver, jade and pearl, amethyst and sapphire, emerald and ruby. She should be wearing everything that would depict her as the mate to the Heir of the Western Lands.
But, according to human standards…she wasn't. According to human standards, he raped her. She had the right to refuse him.
At that thought, he felt of a needle of pain piercing his heart. She wasn't supposed to be dressed as a Lady unless she accepted him as her mate, as her soul mate, as her one and only true love. So, her servant's attire was what reminded him of the difficult, month-long task he was to finish.
Kagome looked up at him again, noticing the different change of moods. He was happy two seconds ago and now he was depressed, his sun-gold eyes dulling to a misty yellow. I want…I want to make him…smile…And so she did, by bringing up a question that plagued her mind when she first heard a voice in her mind: "There was a voice in my mind a few moments ago," she began. "What-"
"That was me," he answered softly.
"You?"
"Males and females use it to communicate mentally with their mates. He or she can glance into their mate's mind if their mate allows it. Its main purpose is only for communicating."
Kagome blinked. There was one detail he was leaving out purposely. "And the other purposes?"
He gave her a sly, sensuous smile, his eyes glinting mysteriously and darkly. "Would you like me to tell you or show you?" He meant to only tease her, but his blood was already starting to boil. It took some willpower to shove the very inappropriate thoughts from his mind that revolved around a bed and an entanglement of limbs.
Kagome caught on at once and she blushed a beautiful shade of rose. She hid her face in his shoulder as he laughed. She liked his laugh. There was no doubt about it. It was rich and deep, happy and content. She remembered that he never laughed during her time serving in the palace. He chuckled softly but rarely. He cracked a smile once every month or so. Kagome thought that this change in him was good. She liked how his eyes lit up when he laughed. She liked how his lips curved and opened to let out his laughter. It was…the most charming trait of him. Sure, he was darkly handsome and had a nicely-built body to match and was the most sought after demon bachelor, but laughing was what attracted Kagome to him the most.
Sesshoumaru sighed into her hair, content with her in his arms. He knew he should relish the moment for he could never have the chance again.
"How…" Kagome's words died out.
"What is it?" he asked. "Tell me, Kagome. I won't be angry at you."
Kagome bit her lip. "How come you…never contacted me in the other dimension?"
At that, Sesshoumaru pulled away, staring into her eyes. "I did contact you. I wanted to. I needed to."
"But…how come I didn't hear you?" she asked. "I never heard you once."
Sesshoumaru laid a gentle hand on her cheek. "I did try to contact you throughout the two years you've been gone, Kagome. I did. I promise. But…"
"But…?"
"You…blocked me."
His hurt tone made her heart drop. "I don't understand."
"You must have…Well, ever since that night, you've blocked your mind from mine."
"How can that be?"
Sesshoumaru thought about it for a moment. "You've probably done it unconsciously," he murmured. "But I did try to ask how you were adapting to the other dimension."
"You were?"
"A male never lies to his mate,"
"But I didn't feel anything,"
Sesshoumaru brought her head back to his shoulder and held her there. "I did. I felt everything."
"Oh, I remember. Priestess Kikyo showed me how much pain you were in when…" Her words caught.
Sesshoumaru nodded. "At Mamoru's birth I tried to send you-" – my love and happiness– "my congratulations, but your mind was still blocked."
Kagome heard the unsaid words. It was as if…she knew him by heart. "You were really happy when Mamoru was born?"
"Of course!" Sesshoumaru slightly withdrew so that he could look into her eyes, letting her see his pride and happiness at his newborn.
"Even though he…he…"
His eyes softened, his heart melted. "Of course. Mamoru may be gone, but he is never gone from our hearts. He will always be my first. He will always have a place in my heart. And he will always be my son, my pup."
Tears welled in Kagome's eyes. "My lord, I-"
Sesshoumaru looked down. "I know what I did two years ago was wrong. It was very wrong. And I…I apologize for that. Believe me that I never wanted to hurt you. But…I did. And I will apologize on hands and knees in front of my enemies if you want me to."
A tear dropped. But it wasn't out of sadness or anger. She was touched. She was moved. She knew he never liked to act weak in front of his enemies by pleading on hand and knee to someone, but to have him say that he will for her sake…
It made her think: This distant, cold-hearted dog demon may have a heart after all…
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