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Chapter 10

Kagome walked around her room she was running late. "Where are they?" Kagome said as she was now looking under her bed. "Uh Kagome if your looking for your work shoes they are next to the front door." Sesshomaru said as he poked his head in. Kagome looked up and smiled she was feeling better theses days. Kagome ran and slipped her shoes on then turned to go back for her bag but found Sesshomaru standing there holding it. "Go before you get any more behind I will see you tonight." Sesshomaru said as he smiled. Kagome took the bag and was out the door.

Kagome was smiling as she drove, it was a long week after she almost walked into traffic. She found her body was so tired from all the stress that she could barely get out of bed. She had to call in and that almost caused her more stress then she found that Sesshomaru took some days off as well. He cooked, cleaned and made sure the house was stress free so that she could rest. Once she was feeling better she sat down and talked about her fears. She found that Sesshomaru listened and would do what he could to help, he had then made it clear that when she felt any fear, sadness or needed it just call him at work. Kagome found herself turning red when she thought about the many times since that day she had fallen asleep in Sesshomaru's room after a long and stressful day. She was finding that Naraku was popping up at work more and more but as the days passed and Sesshomaru was by her side she was less stressed by him. She was feeling free from him in a way that she thought only death would give her.

Kagome walked into work on time and started her shift. As she worked she heard other nurses talking about some ball. Kagome knew that it was not the hospital's for they had that a few months ago. She went on her day till lunch when a few of the nurses came up to her and Ayame. "So the policemen ball is coming up and again you can get tickets to support your favorite policeman." One of the nurses said. Kagome smiled this was her chance to support Sesshomaru. "I see and are they going to do that prize for the favorite this year too?" Kagome asked she knew that they had done that last year not sure how cause Naraku wouldn't take her to that ball. "They do a raffle the night of but first they get their contestants by who people buy tickets for. So they girls want to know who is the cop who helped you out with Naraku." Kagome was taken back when she found that the nurses that weren't in love with Naraku wanted to help. "He's chief Sesshomaru." Kagome answered with a smile then the girls walked off. Kagome was still smiling when she looked over at Ayame. "What?" "I think someone if falling for their roommate." Ayame said with a laugh as Kagome turned red and then took a large bite of her sandwich.

Sesshomaru sat at his desk when there was a knock on his door. "Come in." Sesshomaru said as he looked up the blonde cops walked in they had that look in their eye. "The ball is coming up." The girls said as one. Sesshomaru took a breathe. "Yes and…." "We wanted to know if this year you are going to bring a date? That and also you should bring us." The girls said. Sesshomaru tried not to roll his eyes as he spoke. "I haven't thought of it yet and like I keep telling you. I will not bring anyone I work with as my date." Sesshomaru then pointed to the door and the girls walked out. As he was about to get back to work he heard Sango and Inuyasha walk back inside the station.

"Give me a break Sango I said I was sorry." Inuyasha was saying as Sango was trying to get the ketchup and mustard out of her uniform. "I swear you drive as well as you handle that sword boy!" Sango yelled others had no idea what she meant but tired to stay out of her way. Sesshomaru could see the real Sango and she was ready to take hold of her real weapon. "Sango can I speak with you?" Sesshomaru spoke causing the two to stop yelling and look over. Sango was sure she wasn't in trouble so she gave Inuyasha one last look and walked into Sesshomaru's office. She sat down and saw the softness in Sesshomaru's face. "I need your help?" Sesshomaru said and Sango almost fell out of her chair . "You need help? With what?" Sango asked as she tried to breath. "I want to ask Kagome to the ball." Sesshomaru said fast and tried not to turn red but Sango saw it. "I see would the lord Sesshomaru be falling for Kagome." Sango asked then she looked up her face stone cold. "Cause if you are going…." Sesshomaru cut her off. "I think I am. I would never pull her along like this just to get home it would be cruel and well as a lord it wouldn't be right." Sango relaxed then smiled. "I will help you out my friend." Sesshomaru was starting to like the sound of that. He was starting to see Sango and Miroku in a new like light.

Kagome was making dinner she was trying to reach the rice which was on top shelf. She was standing on a chair and was so deep in thought she didn't hear the door open. She was about to climb down when, "Hey so what are you making for dinner?" Kagome jumped and the chair moved. Kagome was about to hit the floor when she felt a pair of hands around her and she saw that she was about an inch from the ground. "Sorry I thought you heard me come in." Sesshomaru said as he put Kagome down and giving her space. Kagome turned red as she put the box down. "Its fine I was in my own little world." Kagome smiled then went back to work. Kagome was putting the food on the table when the doorbell went off. Kagome was about to go for the door when Sesshomaru walked past her. "I got it." Sesshomaru walked and opened then door he knew who it was before he saw them. Kikyou, Inuyasha were standing there talking when they saw that he had opened the door. "How can I help you two?" Sesshomaru asked trying to keep them in the hall. "We came by to see if maybe Inuyasha could bring Kagome back. I am getting tired of this place and we need to get home." Kikyou said as she pushed past the demon before her. As she did Kagome walked out of the kitchen. "Oh hi guys we are about to sit down for dinner I made enough if you guys want to join us." Kagome smiled as Sesshomaru rolled his eyes. The four sat and ate. Kikyou watched as Kagome seemed to barley notice Inuyasha like she had in their world. "So Kagome did you know that you look a lot like an ex-girlfriend of Inuyasha's." Kagome almost spit her food out then she looked at Inuyasha. "I do….." Kagome seemed to try to think then tears came to her eyes and she took hold of her head. "Kagome? Come on go lay on the couch." Sesshomaru jumped up as he could see that she was trying to think and deep down she tried to remember and it was causing her pain. Once he came back he just looked at the two. "what?" Inuyasha said. "It hurts too much for her to remember. I find that when she tries to remember or thinks she remembers her body starts to hurt." Sesshomaru said as he then started to walk into the living room. He looked over to find Kagome passed out on the couch. She was so deep in her dreams that before Sesshomaru she changed back to her true form. Inuyasha and Kikyou walked in as Kagome stood leaving her sleeping body still on the couch. "Hi." Kagome said trying to smile. Kikyou walked and sat on the chair as the two men stood. At first Inuyasha wasn't sure what to say but then he took a breath. "Why is it so hard to remember and go home?" Kagome's smile faded as she looked down. "I don't know……. It hurts when even a piece of who I really am comes through. I know that none of you want to be here and I am the reason we can't go home…" Tears were forming in Kagome's eyes and she was about to say more. "It not your fault. Kagome you are doing the best you can, right now it is up to us to help you remember. Never think that you are worthless." Kagome looked up fast as Sesshomaru spoke. She was feeling that she was worthless how did he know that. She smiled and for a moment she saw her eating dinner with the demon and laughing. "Do we eat dinner a lot together?" Kagome asked she needed to know. "Every night." Sesshomaru said with a smile. Kagome smiled then started to fade.

Kagome woke to coffee and looked over at her clock it was five minutes before her alarm was going to go off. Kagome rolled out of bed and went through her scrubs till she found a white pair with flowers all over them. Kagome then walked into the kitchen to find her cup and cereal already on the table. "I thought it would be nice to eat and talk this morning." Sesshomaru said as he placed his paper down. Kagome smiled then sat she was feeling so happy that she was sure there was something bad around the corner. "So I was thinking we could meet for lunch today." Sesshomaru said as he took a sip of his coffee. Kagome smiled and turned red just a little. "Ok I have lunch at noon today." Kagome looked over as Sesshomaru was putting his cup down. "Great I will see you then. I will just come get you." With that Sesshomaru was up and heading out the door.

Kagome was in a fog as she worked she was starting to feel more than just a friend with Sesshomaru but at the same time she was worried he was just being nice. "There is no way a guy like him could eve like me." Kagome said under her breath then she stopped. "Come now Kagome what were you saying?" Kagome turned as Naraku spoke he had walked up behind her as she was looking through her charts. "What I was thinking about has nothing to do with you. I need to get back to work so please go." Kagome felt her heart stop she had never spoke to Naraku like this but then deep down something felt right about her standing up to him like this. "Oh Kagome. I was going to see if you needed a date for the cop ball but I guess now you will go alone. I mean you are going to support that roommate of yours?" Naraku looked for a sign that there was trouble between them. "I am going to the ball and I am glad to be going alone." Kagome spoke then took her files and walked away. Kanna walked up behind Naraku as Kagome turned the corner. "She has some of her fire back." Kanna spoke as Naraku held his fists. "Inuyasha must be going over to talk with her. I mean its not like that demon could fall for another human Rin was a fluke." Naraku said as he turned and started to head out.

As Naraku was walking out he saw Sesshomaru walking in. "Why is he here?" Naraku was thinking but did not stay he had plans for Kagome the night of the ball. "She will be coming back to me one way or the other." Naraku walked out a large smile on his face. Sesshomaru held his left hand tight against his body trying to keep the flowers out of sight till he saw her. He had talked with Sango all day about this and he knew that he was feeling something for Kagome and that he had felt it before she was taken to this world. He reached the nurse's station where a group of nurses were going over charts when they stopped. "Hi I am meeting Kagome for lunch." Sesshomaru said with a large smile. The few in the group who hated Kagome were hating her more the others smiled as one spoke. "Your Sesshomaru her new roommate and the knight who saved her from that monster." The girl said. Sesshomaru was taken back. "I guess you could say that. But again could someone get Kagome for me or let her know that I am here?" As he spoke two girls got up and went looking for her leaving the girls who didn't like Kagome. "So you are Kagome's roommate?" One of the girls said. "That I am." Sesshomaru said trying not to roll his eyes. "So you going to talk to her about how she is a slut?" The other girl said and they both laughed. "Now that sounds stupid what would make you think that girl was a slut?" Sesshomaru said trying to stay claim if he was in his world they would be dead. "Naraku told us about how she was meeting up with a guy towards the end of the relationship. She then tried to kill herself and blamed it on him. That girl is not only a slut but is crazy." The first girl answered. "I see well Naraku is no angel he was caught with a girl in her apartment two days before she was attacked. Anyhow I think you guys are needed." Sesshomaru said pointing to a doctor who was waving. The girls walked off as Kagome appeared around the corner.

Kagome smiled as she saw Sesshomaru standing there waiting for her. "Hi!" Kagome said trying not to turn red she felt butterflies as she watched Sesshomaru turn handing her flowers. "I thought you could use a midday flower." Sesshomaru said as he watched Kagome's face turn red but he saw for a moment the true spark inside Kagome the fire that was put out by his brother. "Thank you." Kagome said as she then started to walk with Sesshomaru out the door for lunch.

Kagome sat trying to eat but the butterflies were taking over her stomach. "So Kagome I asked you here for a reason." Sesshomaru said as he took a sip of his soda. Kagome was feeling confused he was either being so nice because he wanted her out or he liked her too. "I see." Kagome was able to get out. "I want you to come with me to the policeman ball as my date…. as my girlfriend." Sesshomaru got it out even though for the first time in his demon life he was shaking a little. Kagome looked up her face bright red. "I would love too. I mean go to the dance and be your girlfriend." Kagome said her voice soft. The room was spinning she was happy but she had held her breathe too long. "Kagome!" Sesshomaru reached over as Kagome fainted. He caught her just inches from the floor. "Kagome….. my dear Kagome."