Helloooo :) I had a hard time figuring out where to end this chapter. That being said for the first time in awhile I fun writing this story.

*I OWN NOTHING *

"Just a moment" Sesshomaru called as he clumsily stumbled out of bed and clambered to put his clothes back on. Once he was fully dressed he opened his door welcoming Kagome inside.

"I didn't mean to wake you. I went downstairs but I would get in the way she said apologetically. Kagome paused and considered whether or not she truly had a place here.

"Don't trouble yourself. I was already awake" Sesshomaru assured her. " I apologize if today appears hectic. " It is nevertheless unavoidable. Rin will be visiting later this evening, and she will be accompanied by a young gentleman she has been courting for some time now he said with a warm fatherly smile. If Kagome had not known any better she would have assumed Rin was indeed his daughter. This side of himself Sesshomaru aways kept very closely guarded around most people. Before he met Kagome he believed that caring about people made you weak but now he is able to see there is nothing further from the truth.

"I guess I should stop bothering you..." she said politely in a hushed tone. Then Kagome started to leave. That's right...Kagome's inner voice hissed.You don't belong here... you will never fit in... this isn't your home...He already has a family, sooner or later he will replace you just like Inuyasha did...

Sesshomaru put a comforting arm around her and gazed earnestly into Kagome's eyes. " You're not a bother Kagome...I love you and I will love you until the end of time with every breath in my body."

"Until you want a wife" Kagome added timidly.

"Kagome-" Sesshomaru started to object but then he was swiftly cut off by Kagome.

"Listen..." she began her voice calm and expression serious "There will come a day you want a mate. Maybe even kids ..." she sighed. God knows you will make a fantastic at that thought Kagome smiled. "Furthermore," she continued before Sesshomaru could interrupt. "Rin deserves a mother ... Kagome knew that last a low blow but she needed to make sure Sesshomaru could see the full picture. Kagome swallowed the emotions that had been building in her throat before beginning again... "...If I stay I would be getting in the way of all of that." She put on a brave grin even though she was feeling but brave. "Who knows perhaps I'll find my way home some day."

Sesshomaru opened his mouth ready to passionately rebut her argument and then yet again there was a knock at the door "What?" Sesshomaru snarled.

"My Lord Sesshomaru" Jaken whimpered from behind the door. "Breakfast is r-ready."

"Go away" Sesshomaru snapped as he grew more and more impatient. The imp did not need to be told twice he ran away as fast as his legs could possibly carry him.

Sesshomaru was the first to break the silence " Do you want to go home Kagome?" he asked with sadness in his eyes.

"More than anything" her heart leaping at the prospect."... That means I can't stay here..." At last, Kagome had gathered enough inner strength to move away from Sesshomaru and move toward the door.

"WAIT" Sesshomaru blurted out in a panic. "Please, can I at least help you" he half asked and half begged.

Will Kagome find a way home?

What will Rin have to say about all of this?

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