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The master bedroom was oddly quiet except for the rustling of crimson sheets as Kagome tossed in bed. She yawned softly, and mewled a little as she stretched her sore limbs, groaning as she remembered the previous night and her little sexual episode. Slowly sitting up, she looked to her side only to find an empty bed, with crumpled sheets.

"Hmm, where is he?" she thought, unaware of the frown that touched her lips.

From the doorframe on the other side of the room, a pair of golden eyes watched the naked woman hungrily. From the waist up, he could see her beautiful silhouette and lusciously dark hair drift to the small of her back. Silently he stalked over to her, only clearing his throat mere footsteps away as to not startle her.

"Good morning, Kagome. I hope you slept well." He said as he sat on the edge of the bed closest to her.

"Inuyasha, I was just looking for you." She looked at him, clad in a casual white cotton shirt and a pair of khaki pants. "I don't like being alone afterwards…" she whispered as she scooted closer to his warmth that was so inviting.

"Well I had to leave Kagome. I had to make sure that the house was absolutely perfect for when you woke up this morning. Plus I'm sure you'll get over it." He said smuggling.

'Wow. Just when I thought he was going to be nice.' She thought to herself, looking to her fingers that were playing with the edge of the sheets. Just as her feelings of the morning were turning sour, the man pulled a flower to her face.

"For you."

The fragrant flora in hand, was as big as his outstretched palm, and it's white, fuchsia-freckled, petals curled like long fingers.

"Inuyasha! Its beautiful!" I sighed, taking it in my hands and slowly bringing it to my face to sniff.

"I thought you might like it. It's a stargazer lily. I thought it was the only flower befitting you." He stood then, making a semi circle around the bed back to the door. "Now get yourself dressed, we have a relatively busy day."

Her brows furrowed slightly. "Busy? Doing what, may I ask?" She curled into the large warm bed, and decided that she much rather spend the day there.

"Why wooing you, pigeon." His words interrupted her snuggle session with the sheets. She picked her head up to look at him, but he was already gone.

'She's so beautiful in the morning. I could wake up to her everyday and be content with the world.' The man thought to himself, as he walked the halls of his manor in a mood that had been absent from his life for so long. 'I'd almost forgotten what a woman's touch felt like…' he looked at his claw tipped hand. 'Its been so long since I've had company…'

"Inuyasha." Mirouku stopped in front of him quietly, braking his concentration. "I'm headed to the city, and was wondering if there was anything special you'd like for Sango to prepare for dinner."

Inuyasha thought only a moment before answering, "What are those things people are eating now…burgers? Yes, we'll have burgers and the fried potato."

Mirouku had to keep from laughing. "Yes, sir. I'll let Sango know immediately." Turning away, he coughed a little to gather himself.

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"Burgers? He wants me to cook burgers and French fries? What is he thinking?" Sango raved, as she paced her kitchen.

"Perheps, darling," he laughed a little, "he's trying to make her feel more at home."

"And what the hell is wrong with MY cooking? My cooking is fit for queens! I went to the best culinary arts academy of the time!" she stormed furiously drying a pan.

"Nothing is wrong with your cooking." Mirouku smiled, as he calmly took the pan out of her hand and put it in its proper place. "Its just that this is a different time. Although I'm sure Kagome loves your cooking, this is 'fine dining' to her. The Master is just trying to make things less formal, I assume."

"I suppose you are right." She begrudgingly admitted. "You're going to the city for the ingredients?" he looked towards her, and in her eyes he saw the same thing he saw every time he left the estate…envy.

"Yes, my love." He touched her cheek with his hand, wishing to soothe the sadness that was in her heart. "You know that if the curse allowed, I'd take you out every time."

"But why didn't it affect YOU! Why me! Why am I not permitted to leave this place frozen in time!" once again she was upset.

"I don't know Sango. The curse was odd that way, taking from us something we each treasured dearly. From you, your freedom. You were never meant to be kept behind stone walls. Do you remember darling, all our talk of traveling the world?"

"Yes, Mirouku. I remember."

"Soon, soon we'll be able to do all the things we said we would. Things are going beautifully with the two of them. There is plenty hope for us yet."

"Alright…."

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Kagome only stayed in bed for a few minutes after the demon had left her side. She reveled in the way the sheets and pillows smelled of the forest after a rain storm, and the masculine scent that was Inuyasha. She walked into his large closet and grabbed the nearest shirt and pulled it over her head. As she had hoped, it fit her like a short dress that she would never wear in public. Picking up her dress from the night before, she did the most proud walk-of-shame in her whole life.

She reached her room without interruption from any of the house's other occupants. Once inside she carefully hung up her dress from her romantic evening and tried to decide what to wear on the day she was to be wooed. I don't even know what we're going to be doing today so I can dress accordingly.

'He was dressed really casual. I don't see why I can't wear jeans for a change. Come to think of it…I don't even know if he bought jeans for me.' Quickly she rummaged through her entire wardrobe and soon discovered that besides the many dresses, blouses, and skirts, Inuyasha had also bought her some riding breeches, khaki pants, and denim jeans. Pulling on a pair of what looked like boot cut jeans, she gasped at how perfectly they hugged her curves. It was almost impossible for her to find jeans that she was satisfied with due to her ass and child bearing hips in correspondence to her tiny waist.

"These fit like a fucking glove!" she turned in front of her full length mirror, laughing to herself.

"Well, I'll be glad to tell the master that he has good judgment when it comes to womens' asses." Sango said leaning in the doorframe. At this, Kagome found herself laughing too.

"But really Sango. I mean look!" she did a little twirl. "I love jeans so much." She plopped herself on the bed.

"Now for a nice blouse. Something comfortable but chic." Sango sighed, dipping her hands into the woman's cloths and almost immediately found something perfect. Tossing it to the raven haired woman, Sango pulled up a chair beside the bed.

"Soooooo…" she said rather expectantly.

"Soooo what?" Kagome said a bit nervously. She was pretty sure she knew what Sango was directing towards.

"You know. How was last night?" she put her chin in her hands, her elbows on her knees like a teenager waiting for the latest slice of gossip pie.

"Well," Kagome turned her back to the other woman, so that she could change her shirt modestly.

"Well…."the somewhat 'lady-in-waiting' was practically on the edge of her seat with anticipation.

"It was—I don't know…Magical sounds so cliché, but that's how it felt. It was almost straight out of some romance novel." Kagome had walked to her window to gaze out of it.

Even with her back towards her, Sango could read Kagome's mood. The room, which was once icy like the rest of the manor despite it be winter or summer, was now filled with a warmth that seeped down the hall and seemed to fill the whole wing to the brim with its youth and radiance. "You're in love with him." She whispered, more to herself than anyone else.

"What was that?" Kagome turned to face her now.

"Oh nothing Kagome." She bowed before quickly taking her leave.

Kagome blinked once before shaking off Sango's strange shift in attitude. She shrugged and almost literally skipped out of her room to find the man she had hated but found herself becoming very fond of. She searched the place from top to bottom, no corridor went unchecked, but still she couldn't find her handsome hanyou.

"Inuyasha!" she called, hoping he would hear her with his dog ears, but the manor was silent all but the sound of the piano playing softly. "Wait a sec…piano?"

'Why didn't I hear it before?' she thought to herself, as she padded quietly through the halls. The notes ran up and down in a melody that seemed to call her, enchanting like the sound of angels singing. It started as something that sounded like Mozart, and turned into Swan Lake, and then Only Hope. She hummed to herself as she got closer and closer to the sound. Pushing open the door to the room at the far north side of the manor, she saw his long silver hair before he saw her.

"I didn't know you could play." She said, softly touching his shoulders.

"Feh, there are lots of things you don't know about me." He chuckled not missing a single note.

She watched his hands with amazement, as they moved up and down the keys with fluidity that any pianist would envy. "I didn't know that you watched '90s chick flicks." He glanced at her for only a moment, and she quickly answered his unasked question. "A Walk to Remember?" she said pointing to the keys.

"I have to admit it's a good movie. And the song rings in my ears after I hear it." He continued playing his chords and runs in silence.

'He can be so sweet. He even likes chick flicks.' She mentally noted making sure to give him bonus points on her internal score board.

Scooting closer to him, she hummed. Kagome took pride in being book smart and cultured. Never in her life had she had an ounce of musical talent. She could hold a pitch and was a pro at lip-syncing, but she didn't exactly have the voice of an angel, and she accepted that. The only singing she did was in the shower or in the car.

"So what are we going to do today?" she asked softly when the song was over.

"Well, I was thinking we take a ride around the property. The horses haven't been taken out lately."

"Sounds great! I haven't gotten on a horse in years though…what if I don't remember how to do it?" she looked disappointed for a second.

He got up from the piano bench and walked towards the door, waiting for her to follow.

"Its like riding a bike. You never forget, and besides if you do somehow manage to forget, you can just ride with me." He put his hand in front of him, as if calling for hers.

Taking the gesture as a summons for her, she pranced towards him, eagerly putting her hand in his, and allowing him to escort her back towards the main part of the manor. After they each grabbed a coat, they walked out to the large stables. The air was crisp, but the sun was out, which made the snow on the ground appear as if it was glowing.

In the shelter of the stable, however, the air was warm and comfortable, even without a jacket. Inuyasha walked from stall to stall, leaving Kagome to explore on her own momentarily. Within moments however he lead two horses towards her.

"This is Bastion," he said motioning to the tall jet black horse besides him. "That colt in the field that you had you're eye on? Yeah he's the sire. He's come from generations of champion quarter horses. I'll be taking him out today. For you, Taran." He handed her the reins of a slightly smaller chocolate colored horse, with dark mane and tail, and there was a cute little star in the center of his forehead.

"Is he Arabian?" she asked patting the horse's muzzle.

"Yes. He's the main breeding stock for Arabians. He has a calmer temperament. I'm sure you'll enjoy riding him."

He quickly helped her into the saddle and then mounted Bastion. He looked to Kagome and could see the anxiety plain as the nose on her face. He walked Bastion around her, so he could lean across to her.

"Relax, Kagome. You haven't even moved yet." He grinned. "He'll do most of the work if you let him."

"Alright alright. You're right. I can do this. Its like riding a bike." She took a deep breath, and tried to remind herself that she hated girls that acted this way. Tapping the his sides softly, Taron walked forward. 'I rock.' She reminded herself, laughing aloud. "Ok lets go."

Smirking at her, Inuyasha pulled the lever that opened the large stable doors and began walked Bastion out. Kagome hadn't even motioned for Taron to follow, when the stallion followed at his own accord. 'He'll do the work, huh? Males and being told what to do….'

Side by side they trotted around estate, and Kagome smiled loving the feeling of being free. Soon she got brave and was having Taron canter circles around Inuyasha and Bastion. The man on his horse watched her, as she played like a child who had just learned how to ride a bike, but his ego got the better of him and he motioned to Bastion to gallop far ahead of them.

Kagome, just as competitive, found herself leaning closer to Taron. "Come on, we can take 'em." As if he understood her to a degree, Taron took off at a full out sprint, dashing past Inuyasha and Bastion, who gaped as they rode past. Kagome leaned in once more, pulling herself tightly against the horse's warm body as she fought off the stinging wind. Pulling on his reins, Taron skidded to a mostly idle spot, his breath heaving, but he continued to paw the ground and trot in place.

"I should've known better then to put you two together." Inuyasha called to them as he galloped closer to them. "Let's call it a day, I'm gonna have to give Taron a good rub down so he doesn't get sick. He knows better than to go crazy in this weather."

Kagome laughed even as they trotted back to the stables. "Inuyasha I haven't felt this good in such a long time." She hopped out of her seat atop the horse confidently. "Thank you so much." She stood beside his mount waiting for him to get off.

"It's no problem. Why don't you go inside, darlin'. I'm gonna brush off these two then I'll meet you in the kitchen. I'm sure Sango can make us a little something before dinner."

"Are you sure you don't want help?" she ran her fingers through her hair and yelped at the immediate tangles.

"Yeah I'm sure." He smirked. "Go take a long hot shower and if I'm lucky I'll finish up fast and meet you there."

Kagome blushed at his comment but agreed and walked back to the manor.

Inuyasha, rushing slightly because of his own imagination, had barely taken off Bastion's saddle when Mirouku walked into the stable purposefully.

"Sir, we have a very big problem."

A/N: Ok guys here's the next chapter. Slowly but surely I'm gonna finish this one. I've kinda gotten the ball rolling again so yay for you guys and your review for lighting my fire again! I also started a new story 'Starts with Goodbye' you should check that one out. I haven't really gotten much response so I might pull it, but thats up to you guys.

On another note I just made my first Inuyasha AMV! its available on youtube. Its for Taylor Swift's song The Way I Loved You, and its very InuXKag. You should check it out leave a comment ya kno! And actually if you have any requests I'd love some AMV projects!