Chapter 11

Author's note: I don't own Inuyasha at all sad day... I don't have much to say about this chapter honestly. Just read it :) and let me know what you think ;)

There was about a half an hour before sunset as the small group reached the Bone Eater's Well and the edge of Inuyasha's forest. A twinge in her heart made Kagome long to jump into the well and go home at least for tonight. She hadn't realized how much she missed her family. Souta would be starting junior high school in a few short months, Grandpa was getting older and had more health issues, and her mother was probably worried sick. Kagome began to feel guilty for not having checked in with them at least. She sighed and looked at her feet. Not yet, she couldn't leave Sesshomaru yet.

Sesshomaru frowned as he noticed Kagome's sadness. He couldn't pinpoint the cause of it but he knew it had something to do with this area. Was she remembering his brother? Was she regretting leaving him? A low growl sounded in his throat. He didn't like seeing his lover upset. Even more so he did not like the idea of her thinking of his brother or any other male other than him.

"Come on," Kagome said wiping a tear from her cheek. "My house is this way." She led the group down the path past the sacred tree to the village. Kagome's house was at the edge of the village next to the forest. Kagome opened the door and ushered the group inside. The sun was going down fast and the interior was dark. She moved around the room lighting a lamp to add a little illumination.

The house was comprised of three rooms. The room they had entered served as a living room, kitchen, and dining area. The sitting area was to the left of the door and to the right was the kitchen which was comprised of a few counters, a wood burning stove, and fireplace for cooking. There was a small step across from the entrance in an interior doorway that led to the other two rooms. Both were bedrooms. One was intended for Kagome, and Inuyasha before she left him. The other room was for guests. Miroku, Sango, and Shippo used to visit often before Kagome started traveling again.

"Sesshomaru you and Jaken can share the guest room. Rin can stay with me in my room." Kagome gestured to the guest room as she gave her instructions. Sesshomaru glanced toward the bedrooms then walked over to Kagome. Placing his hands on her hips and pulling her close.

"I'd much rather sleep with you," he whispered raising an eyebrow and smirking. Kagome's breath caught in her throat. She assumed he was teasing but she never knew with him.

"I'm going to go visit Kaede and see if i can find something to make us for dinner." Kagome said separating herself from Sesshomaru and moving to the door. "Wait here. I will be back shortly."

Kagome turned and left the hut quickly. She nearly ran all the way to the old priestess's hut and could barely breathe when she knocked on the door. Kaede opened the door shocked to find a breathless Kagome on her stoop.

"Kagome child, what's wrong?" Kaede questioned ushering the young miko into her home.

Kagome waved her off and accepted the glass of tea she offered her.

"Sesshomaru is in my house." Kagome said hurriedly waiting for the old woman's reaction.

Kaede nodded calmly, "please continue child."

Kagome began to explain the events of the last few days starting with the fight she had stumbled upon. "Ever since then he has been acting different. He seems to have developed an... intense attraction for me and I don't know what to do about it, " Kagome concluded.

"So dear which is the more potent problem? Sesshomaru's current state or his attraction for you?" The old woman said smirking. She could tell the young woman was also suffering from the same attraction from the way she had described him.

"Kaede how could you say something like that!?" Kagome said blushing. The old woman began to laugh at the miko's discomfort. When she was finally able to contain herself she gave the girl a look that said she was still waiting for an answer.

"Both," Kagome replied. "Sesshomaru needs to remember and return to his normal state..."

"But..." Kaede prompted.

"I'm afraid once he returns to his normal self that he won't care about me anymore. So I don't want to develop feelings for him or allow him to continue his advances. At least not until I know the feelings will remain." Kagome said hanging her head.

"Oh child," Kaede said wrapping her arms around the weeping girl. "The heart does not work that way."

Author's Note:

Sess: Hey what's the big Idea? I was barely in this chapter.

Me: Sorry Sesshomaru. I didn't mean to leave you out it just progressed that way.

Sess: Feh.

Me: Oh don't be like that.

Sess: *Turns away

Me: What do I have to do to get you to forgive me? Beg?

Sess: You could try. *Smirks

Me: *gets down on knees in front of Sesshomaru dramatically. Oh great and powerful Lord Sesshomaru!

Sess: *Raises eyebrow and extends hand.

Me: *plays along and kisses hand. Would you please forgive this humble servant if I repay you with your own chapter?

Sess: *Ponders the idea. Only if you make me look Really cool.

Me: As you wish my lord. *bows

Sess: You are forgiven *Smirks. Now while you're down there...

Me: *Blushes getting up. That is going too far Sesshomaru.

Sess: *Laughs. Serves you right.

Me: 'Man if he's this bad when he's barely in the chapter how is he going to react when he finds out he's not in the next one at all.'

Sess: Why are you so quiet all of a sudden?

Me: No reason... I'm going to go write your chapter now.

Sess: That is acceptable... I'll watch.

Me: WHAT!

Sess: I'm going to lend you helpful criticism. For example I think I could use more flattering descriptions and...

Cassie: That's what you get for letting characters off the page.