Chapter 11

Motivations Understood, and a New Problem

Her head was pounding, blood rushing behind her eyelids. She wasn't sure what was going on, but she knew she wasn't where she last remembered. She could feel the sunlight on her face, the warmth seeping through her skin. It was the reason why she didn't want to open her eyes.

She knew it would hurt.

However, she needed to find out where she was. She needed to find Souta and make sure he was okay. Groaning outward, she turned her head away from the light, finally blinking open her eyes.

Needless to say, she was shocked.

Never had she been in a place so extravagant before, and she had no idea where she was. Lifting her hands, she placed them on her throbbing head, trying to remember everything that she could.

She remembered Sesshomaru, she remembered getting angry at him for going to his father for her wounds. Eyes widening she removed her hands from her face looking over her arms. Nothing was there. It was as if she was never burned. She placed a hand over her chest, the worst of the burns, and was just as amazed.

She was still sore in that area, but it was almost completely gone. Looking back at the gigantic room, she took in her surroundings. She had never been in a room this size, and it made her feel small. Letting out a scoff, she couldn't help but to think that this one room was bigger than the apartment she currently lived at.

With another small groan, she sat up in the bed, surprised as the covers fell from her body. She let out a gasp and pulled them back up, covering her naked breast. She assumed that whoever healed her had to take her clothing off to do so, but that didn't mean she felt comfortable about it.

Looking around, she noticed a neatly folded pile of clothes sitting on the dresser across the room. She pushed herself to her feet, wobbling slightly before she got her bearings. Making her way slowly to the clothes, she wondered why Sesshomaru would bring her here, and where here was.

She expected the cold demon to take her to a hospital, not this….hotel? Finally reaching the dresser, she groaned again. These weren't her clothes. These were way too expensive for her, and she was scared to touch them. Her dirty hands would probably ruin them.

Narrowing her eyes to the fabric, she stared at it for a moment. Giving in, she sighed full of reluctant acceptance and grabbed the item on top. A shirt. As she dressed, she realized that these clothes had been left out for her. They fit perfectly. It didn't make her feel any better about wearing them though.

Once she was dressed, she made her way to the bathroom, glad that whoever was taking care of her seemed to be so thoughtful. A new toothbrush, still in the package was beside the toothpaste, and she gladly made use of them so she could get rid of the thick film in her mouth from her deep sleep.

How long was she asleep for anyway?

Finally feeling presentable, and a bit more stable on her legs, she made her way to the bedroom again, not even looking at the bed that could easily sleep four people, and went to the door. She pushed it open, not surprised when it didn't even make a sound.

If she thought the room was extravagant, she was wrong. Her mouth dropped as she looked down the hall, taking in the large gold framed photos, the maids silently dusting down the walls, the chandeliers hanging from the roof every few feet.

Was this hotel castle themed? She felt as if she had stepped into royalty.

Looking to the left, then looking to the right, she scowled. How did she get out of this place? Picking a way, she began walking. After all, this place couldn't be that big right? She was wrong, so terribly wrong.

After fifteen minutes of looking around she was stopped with her forehead leaning against the immaculate walls, her arms hanging loosely in front of her. She had tried to find her way back to the room to wait for her care taker, but she was lost, terribly lost.

"What are you doing?" A raspy and squawky voice rang out. Kagome turned her head on the wall, not removing it to see a green looking toad demon.

It was then she pushed herself away from the wall, a blush flooding her cheeks. "Can you tell me how to get out of here? I need to get home? Also, how long have I been here? Oh, where is here? And, who are you?"

"I will never understand why this family likes humans so much." The toad mumbled, and while the comment was rude, Kagome felt that the little male didn't really mean it, so she didn't take offense. She just blinked her eyes, waiting patiently. "My name is Jaken. I can direct you to the dining hall, you have been here for three days, and I assume you are hungry. However, milord has directed that you will not leave until he has the chance to speak to you."

"Three days." Kagome breathed, groaning again. She had missed so much work, and her check was going to be short. Not to mention she had no idea where Souta was. "Whoever your lord is, is going to have to get over it. I need to get home to my brother."

"The lord, as you put it, doesn't get over anything. He gets what he wants." Jaken scoffed, looking up at the woman curiously. "How can you not know who the lord is? He brought you here himself?"

"What?" Kagome stuttered, before her eyes went wide. That means Sesshomaru was the lord, and this wasn't a hotel. This was his house, or more importantly, his father's house. Wait… did that mean that Touga was the lord. Shaking her head she decided that it didn't matter. She needed to get out of here before Touga realized she was here. She didn't want to offend him with her presence. "Listen. I really need to go home. I shouldn't be here."

"I have been given my orders." Jaken argued. He couldn't fathom just why she needed to escape.

"Listen, toad. Touga doesn't want me here, and I need to leave before he finds out I'm in his home. Either you can take me to my car, or I will find it on my own, but I won't be staying a second longer." Kagome snapped, making Jaken's eyes widen. He had only ever been ordered by one female like that, and she had died five hundred years ago. Sesshomaru's mother.

"Milady…" He started, but then shock his head as he realized what he called her. "Woman, I cannot go against a direct order. Not only that, but your vehicle is not here."

"Then call me a taxi!" Kagome demanded, her fist clenching. She needed to get out of here, and now.

"I can't. Now stop acting like a child." Jaken scolded, crossing his little arms.

Kagome was beginning to seethe. Why was Sesshomaru trying to keep her against her will? "Fine, then I'll find my own way out."

"The orders have been given to everyone. You won't leave until the lord wishes it." Jaken called after her as he watched her run from him. When she turned a corner, he shook his head. "Such weird creatures. I guess I need to inform lord Touga that the woman is awake. The life of a loyal servant."

Kagome ran around every corner she could find. She was even more lost than before, but she was determined. She had to get out of here. Finding a stair case, she begin going down them, only slowing down when she nearly tripped.

How many factories was this house?

Finally she reached the bottom of the stair case, severely dizzy from the spiral shape it carried. Even so, she still ran, looking for anyone that would speak to her. She had no luck. Anytime she was spotted by a servant the scurried away as if she was going to hurt them.

Tears where pricking her eyes and she didn't understand what was going on. She just wanted to keep from upsetting Touga, but no one would help her. She was looking behind her as she ran, so she never saw the brick wall in front of her.

She took in a deep breath, rubbing her backside. These floors were very sturdy, and it was apparent that they hurt worse than all of the other times this happened. Kagome froze in that moment, remember just who she normally collided with when she wasn't paying attention, and she began to pray that this time it actually was a wall.

Slowly she lifted her eyes, flinching when she saw an expensive shoe, even more expensive pants and continued upwards until she was staring into golden eyes. Her own eyes began to water as Touga's surprised once never left her own.

"I did not expect you to come running around a corner." He suddenly said, pushing himself from the floor. How is it that this one female was able to get him to his back so easily.

"I'm so sorry." Kagome whispered, her eyes going back to the floor, a hand resting over her heart.

"No harm done." Touga smirked, holding out a hand to her. It was strange how quite his beast has been these past few days, and he was able to get the sleep he needed.

"I shouldn't be in your home. I don't know why Sesshomaru brought me here. I was trying to find my way out, but no one would help me. I'm sorry that I'm bothering you, and if you could just call a taxi I would be out of your way." Kagome quickly mumbled, still not looking up from the ground.

Touga's smile fell and he clenched his hand into a fist before letting it fall to his side. This is what he had done. She had been so feisty and happy before he left, and now, this is what she was. He felt horrible, and ashamed.

So he did something that Kagome never expected. He knelt before her, wrapped his arms around her tiny frame, and pulled her to his chest. Her startled gasp left a trail of goosebumps on his cheek, and he purr, calming her.

"It is I, that should apologize Kagome. The way I left, it was uncalled for." He breathed, knowing she could hear him.

"It's okay. I shouldn't have showed you what I was. You're a demon, and it's okay if you hate me." She replied, burning her head in his chest. It felt so good to be held like this by him.

"I don't hate you!" Touga stated loudly, causing the woman in his arms to jump and he scowled at himself, pulling her closer to him. "I could never hate you. I have no problem with you being a miko. In fact, Midoriko, the last known miko alive was a dear friend to me. Kagome, you being a miko, isn't why I left."

"Then why?" Kagome asked, her voice breaking.

Touga loosened his grip on her enough just to look at her face as he spoke. He wanted her to see that he wasn't lying. "I was having problems with my beast. I was worried for your safety, so I secluded myself to the office either at work, or here in my home. I was trying to protect you. I had just somewhat gotten a hold on my beast when Sesshomaru called me, explaining that you were injuries. I came and got you immediately. I brought you here. I healed your wounds. If I hated you, why would I bother?" It wasn't a lie.

"You healed my wounds?" Kagome asked, her eyes wide, and the blush growing on her cheeks the brightest red he had even seen. She practically glowed.

Touga couldn't help but to throw his head back and laugh at the woman. She was so very amusing, and he only slightly stopped when he felt the smack to his chest. He looked at the woman, glad to see the amusement in her eyes, and the small smile on her face.

"Thank you." She whispered sincerely, then her face grew in her amusement. "I hope you enjoyed the sight, because you only get one freebie to see me naked."

Touga chuckled, and stood, bringing her with him. When she was steady on her feet, he let her go, holding out a hand to her. She took it with no hesitation and that pleased him more than he could even express. He wrapped her arm through hers and began walking towards the dinning.

"Do you still wish to return home?" Touga asked, knowing he couldn't keep her here.

"Well, I need to check on Souta, and I also need to get everything together so I can go to back to work." Kagome said, her eyes now taking the time to look at the walls of his home.

He smiled down at her, glad that she couldn't see it at that moment. Seeing how much she liked his home was filling him with pride. "Okay. Have lunch with me, and then I will have my driver return you to your home. I cannot drive you, because I have a meeting at one that I must be apart of. Does that sound reasonable?"

Kagome turned to look at him, blue eyes shining, and a bright smile on her face. "That sounds great Touga."

Touga watched as InuYasha slid down the slide, another child following behind him. He couldn't keep the smile off of his face as InuYasha turned to run back up the steps to repeat his actions only moments ago. He was glad his son was playing. It seemed as if something was helping to build his confidence and Touga wouldn't complain in the slightest.

He had worried that his son was getting bullied, but his worries must have been unwarranted. Then again, InuYasha has never been good in school, at least not until this year. The year that Kagome became his teacher. Maybe it was her that was helping him.

Thoughts of Kagome had Touga sighing and leaning his head back against the tree he was sitting in front of. He had been so worried for her. Three days of straight sleeping was bad for a human, and for a moment he thought he would have to call in reinforcements.

Luckily, that didn't happen. She had begun to stir, and her healing began to quicken. After that he knew he could breathe a sigh of relief. Knowing that he could relax brought about new problems for him though.

With her close, his beast was once again quite. However, tending to Kagome's wounds had taken their toll. At first, he hadn't thought of anything, even as his tongue ran over her skin. She was injured, and her taste tainted.

However, when she was finally healed, he ran his tongue over her one last time to be sure, and that was when the problems began. This time, when he ran his appendage over her skin, there was no taint, no markings marring her skin.

He could enjoy it for what it was, his muscle tasting her, memorizing the feel of her silky flesh, the way her nipples furled under his attention. Gods, he could still remember the pain in his groin as he forced himself away from her. He couldn't even dress her in the new clothing he had provided.

If he had stayed, she would of have had a rude awakening.

So he forced himself away and suffered in silence. Even now he was shifting uncomfortably, trying to hide the evidence of his arousal from thinking of the woman he wanted as a mate, but refused to take.

Another sigh escaped him, and he began to wonder if Sesshomaru was right. Maybe, he needed to get rid of this idea that he is bad for females. He himself didn't kill his first two wives, they just died because of association with him. Maybe, he isn't cursed and he was just being paranoid.

It was something to think on.

-sSs-

Finally, Touga and Kagome have reunited. They still are only friends, and Touga is just now beginning to think that maybe he could approach Kagome seeking more than friendship. It will take awhile before he makes a decision though. So, you'll have to be a bit more patient. It won't take too much longer though. I don't think this story will end up being as long as my others. Anywayysss I hope you enjoy.

Shout outs:

Quercy: He somewhat has realized it. No, he's not going to try and mate her yet, but he will be her friend. Lol. It seems that all of the Taisho's are stubborn. Lol. Its really cool that you live in Germany, and I think its amazing that my story could reach that far. I know its just how wide fanfiction is, but still. Lol.

Mikitsukami: I'm sorry…not. In this case, I feel no remorse for causing any of your patience to dwindle. Lol. I hope it continues to stay that way. I love Sesshomaru, and honestly, I don't think I could write him in a bad light anymore. At least not evil. While I didn't use your scene this time. I still love it. I wrote it down in my outline, and I eventually plan on using it. Thank you.

Rashel12345: Yes, it sucked, but I am all better now. Well, I still have the sniffles, but nowhere near as bad. Lol. What makes him open his eyes will be bad, but it will also happen shortly. Within the next ten chapters. And yes, that is short to me. Lol. I tend to write long stories.

Redrake323: A bit terrified, if I might add. Of course, I would be scared to wake up somewhere I have never been before as well. He will eventually crack, but it will still take some time.

Decadenceofmysoul: I am glad you like this chapter as well.

Wren210: Lol. Is Touga annoying you? I can't imagine why. He has done nothing to warren that abuse. Lol. Joking. He is annoying a lot of people, and will continue to do so. He's not thinking about the future at least not to that extent. He is thinking about her safety. Don't worry, soon Sesshomaru will make him see.

TsukiyoTenshi: Nope. Quite a few people are angry with Souta, and that is okay. But soon enough, that will change. He will see what he is doing wrong. It will be at the same time that Touga realizes that he can't waste this opportunity.

I do not own InuYasha.