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Through out the night each time Kagome would move Sesshomaru would wake. Just before sunrise Sesshomaru woke with a start. He groaned inward with the new position she had chosen. Even through his clothing he could feel her warm breath. The way she kept moving her head trying to get comfortable caused his eyes to roll back as he reached for a pillow.
The ever growing need to separate her head from his lower regions became foremost in his mind. The idea of someone finding him with a swollen pride was not one he cherished. Slowly raising her head he slipped the pillow between them. Now unable to feel things like before, Sesshomaru relaxed. Sadly his relaxed state didn't get to last long.
With the addition of the pillow Kagome's movements increased. Her body moved up inch by inch until the top half of her was laying on the pillow and her arms around his waist. Sesshomaru sighed as he gently stroked back the lose hair from her face. He wished he could stay in the position they were now in.
Having her arms around him felt better than any of the dreams he could remember. He knew she would think the worst if she saw the way she was with him. He decided it was time for him to move. Reluctantly he moved her arms and raised the pillow. Slipping off the bed he pulled her desk chair as close to her as he could.
Staring at her wall, he waited for daybreak to come. He was amazed at how many picture she had of him. He had never even noticed when most of them were taken. He remembered seeing her with a camera a few times even though he had no idea what it was at the time.
Each time he looked at a new picture memories flooded his mind. His eyes were drawn to a certain picture and wondered how she had gotten it. It had been taken in The Western Lands after a battle between him and another demon. Rin had been hurt while trying to hide and he was tending to her wound.
Inuyasha's group wasn't around when this was taken. If he had been I would have gone after him and had Jaken to tend to Rin. Why did I not sense her? Looking down at Kagome he almost laughed when the question popped into his mind. Was she stocking me or what? What was her reason for being there? Was it to get this picture? He had always thought she was a resourceful person and the pictures on her wall were just another source of proof to verify that belief.
Out of the side of his eye he could see the deem glow of a blue gray sky. Looking outside he could tell daylight was coming soon. Standing at the window he watched as the sky lit up starting a new day. The silence of a sleeping world gave way to the sounds of birds singing in the trees and other small animals hurrying around. Closing his eyes the sound around him reminded him of how the world sounded back in the Feudal Era and home.
The sound of singing birds pulled Kagome from her world of sleep. Reaching up she rubbed her face and eyes trying to push the sleep from them. The singing of the birds seemed extra loud due to the pain that was still in her head. Why is my head still hurting like this? Better get some aspirin. Maybe a hot shower will help. Opening her eyes she was surprised to see Sesshomaru at her window with his eyes closed.
She knew what he was listening to. Many mornings she had done the same thing he was now doing. The small smile that slowly formed on his face told her she was wright. " It does sound a lot like it did back then. Doesn't it? Sad it doesn't last long before the cars start." Her voice was soft and quiet even though it didn't need to be.
" Yes it does sound a great deal like it did then. I live outside the city so I am able to wake to this sound each morning. It is something I do not take for granite." Opening his eyes he turned and looked at Kagome before continuing. " Has the pain left your head or does it continue?"
The look he gave her told her he wanted to truth and would take no less. She knew if she lied he would know. Not wanting to admit her head still hurt she tried to change the subject. " What are you doing in my room anyway? For that fact why are you even in this house? Don't you have your own home to go to?" The answer she got was not the one she wanted.
The look on his face changed and became very serious. " I will answer your question after you answer mine. I did inquire first." With her unwillingness to answer he suspected her head had not stopped. Raising his eyebrow he waited patiently, watching her every move. He was determined she would answer him.
The silence in the room grew and started to become uncomfortable for her. He however was unaffected as he stood waiting. Glancing at Sesshomaru Kagome rolled her eyes. Leaning against the wall she tried to ignore him but with little success. Finally her nerves couldn't take it any longer. " Alright alright just stop looking at me like that would you. Yes my head still hurts. I thought demons didn't feel pain and get headaches like others do."
He knew the pain she had felt would not stop until he handled it and it would only happen again. During the night he thought of a way to explain it without telling her the whole truth. " You are correct our kind do not feel pain like humans do. No disrespect meant to their race but humans are to closed minded to learn how to block pain unlike us demon. This is something I will start teaching you among other things. As for the reason I am still here and in your room. Your family agreed to allow me to stay by your side during the night to help ease the pain. Also so I may speak to you when you woke." Sitting in his chair he continued.
" The pain you feel is something that happens during courtship. During a normal courtship the females stay in the males home after a certain amount of time has past. Although I must admit I am a little surprised you have been affected by it. Since you have been, it makes me wonder why it had not happened sooner. May I ask how long your head had been bothering you and what you was thinking just before it became the worst?"
" You jerk! You didn't tell me something like this could happen and neither did that dam book." Who does he think he is not telling me about all of this? The jerk meant for this to happen, I would almost bet on it. Now what am I going to do? How can I stop this pain in my head? Is it going to come back if I do get rid of it? Damn damn damn! As she ranted and raved in her head the look of anger she was giving Sesshomaru shocked even him. He had not thought her capable of the coldness of her stare.
" Calm yourself. These actions will only increase the pain in your head. Did I not say I was surprised you have been affected by it?"
Sitting back she crossed her arms. Breathing deep she tried her best to calm down when she felt the pain in her head start to worsen. Why doesn't he tell me how to stop it instead of something I already know? Wanting the pain in her head to stop and know how to stop it from coming back, she thought it might be best to be honest with him. The thought of telling him what she was thinking didn't set well with her.
" Will you tell me how to stop my head from hurting if I answer your question?" She saw him nod his head. Here goes nothing. She thought as she took a deep breath. " It started a couple days ago but it seems like it gets worse every day. When it got bad yesterday. I was thinking that maybe you wasn't as bad as you use to be. Your still a jerk though." She hated admitting it to him. Even more so when she saw the grin on his face.
She has noticed. Perhaps she will allow me to help her. " In order to help you with your pain, you will need to trust me. Do you think you can do that?"
" I'll try to. But it's not going to be easy." She said the last of her statement barely in a whisper.
Standing he held out his hand for her. Stepping over to the window he pointed to the tree outside. " Do you see the tree? Demons males are like the tree. See how it embraces all nature that comes to it. The birds it gives shelters and a place to raise their young. Holds them safely from those things on the ground that would cause them harm. The squirrels live in its protection, it holds them within, giving them a place to store their food for the hard cold days of winter. In return each thing around it gives the tree something it needs to live on. All of nature depends, needs and trust other things in order to survive and grow. It took years after you left the Feudal Era for even someone like myself to understand this. Do you understand what I am saying?"
" I think so. Demons men are the tree and Demoness's are like the things that live in and around the tree?"
" Yes, but trust is one of natures keys to surviving. Are you ready for the pain to stop?" As he spoke he slowly turned her around to face him. His hands slid in the small of her back pulling her body to his. He felt her go stiff in his arms as he bend down. " Trust me Kagome and relax. You have my word I will never harm or disrespect you." She could feel the warmth of his breath as it flowed over her ear. His voice warm, smooth and inviting.
She could feel a vibration moving through her from the low growl that was coming from his chest. Even though he was growling she didn't feel threatened by it. Instead it was soothing to her like a warm blanket on a cold morning. The warmth he was giving off as their body molded to each other. Made her feel safe and protected as if nothing could harm her while in his arms.
The feeling of his cheek and lips as they slowly moved over her cool soft skin left a small line of goose bumps were he had touched. She was amazed how good what he was doing felt. The sensations that was moving through her body scared Kagome and she tried to pull away from him.
He could smell her fear and didn't like the idea of her being afraid of him. Pulling back he looked her in the eyes as he whispered. " It is alright. Just relax. Trust me." Seeing her nervously nod her head he lowered his own head once again. Softly he kissed her neck as he allowed his cheek and lips to caress and taste her.
Letting his hand move down her arm he slowly made his way to her wrist. Feeling her bracelet he gently removed it. He could feel her Miko powers surge up and engulf him. He expected his body to start burning like it had done before but instead a warm peaceful feeling washed over him. Feeling this only confirmed what he already thought.
The feeling of what he was doing sent small waves of sensations through her body. The gentle way he was touching and caressing her made her body want more. Her body felt warm and tingled with each wave that went through her. Feeling his hand move back up her arm, her body moved on its own accord. Her mind fogged over and she was unable to think of nothing else but the feelings he was invoking in her. The intense sensations as they washed over her.
He smiled as he slowly kissed up her neck to her ear. While one hand gently caressed her back the other slowly moved up her arm to her shoulder finally cupping her cheek as his fingers moved into the edge of her hair. His tongue teased the sensitive skin of her now long elven shaped ear. He could hear the steady rhythm of her heart speed up slightly.
He could feel her hands as they touched his chest then moved around his sides to his back. Taking the tip of her ear into the warmth of his mouth, he let his teeth gently rub over it. He heard her softly moan and she pulled his body closer to hers. He was about to pull away and stop what he was doing until he felt her warm lips caress his neck as he had done hers.
He allowed himself a small piece of the heavenly feeling she was offering him. So many times he had dreamt and fantasized of holding her in his arms. Of her soft sweet caress and now he was finally able to feel it for real. When he felt her warm lips touch his ear and he knew it was time to stop her movements.
Pulling on her hair her head went back. His breath still in his chest as he stared down into her deep honey golden eyes. Looking closer he could see flakes of chocolate brown. " Beautiful eyes." Was all he could think or say. Even though he didn't want to, he was sure her pain would be gone now. Telling her to close her eyes, he slowly started moving around her.
Moving her hair to the side he softly kissed her neck down to her shoulder. Reaching in his pocket he pulled out her bracelet. As he caressed her body he slipped the bracelet back on her wrist. Her head laid over to the side giving him better access to her neck as she leaned back against him. With one last kiss he broke his contact. Wrapping his arm around her shoulder and the other around her waist he waited for her to speak.
He savored the time it took her to come out of her daze and her mind to clear. Feeling her move he released her. He expected her to start yelling at him for what he had done. Instead of turning around or yelling, she stood with her back to him in silence. The scent of extreme embarrassment filled the air around her. " I assume the pain has subsided."
Stepping around her he smiled when he looked at her deep crimson red face. " You have no need for your embarrassment." He said trying to reassure her hopping to ease her embarrassment.
She quickly glanced at him before darting her eyes back to the floor. " My head feels much better thank you. Sesshomaru? Will.. will the pain come back again?"
He knew she would ask this and a few more questions but he didn't think it would be as hard as it seemed to be telling her the truth. " Yes it will return."
" Isn't there a way to stop it from happening again? So we don't half to you know touch." Building up her courage she looked at him. With hopeful eyes. It wasn't the fact that she had let him touch her that bothered Kagome the most. It was the fact she enjoyed it.
" There are two things that could prevent it from happening. 1. You take a mate. The other is if I walk away but in order for this way to work we must wait 3 more weeks." He was afraid she would ask this question. It was one he didn't want to answer but he was honor bounce to.
" Why 3 more weeks?" He could hear the disappointment in her voice.
" The agreement we have is binding in demon law. If I were to walk away the pain would still return." He couldn't tell her there was more to the reason due to what she had done. It was something she would need to realize on her own. He only hoped she would realize it soon. With knowing how smart she had been in the past about things, he was sure it wouldn't take her long.
Sitting on her bed she looking at the floor. Sesshomaru could tell she was deep in thought and wondered what she was thinking. I really did it this time. I got myself into something I can't get out of and no one can help he but him. Why didn't I just tell him to go to hell? At least he hasn't tried to enforce his rights the book talk about. Looking up at him she had the feel that was something he wouldn't do. With her mind made up she decided not to keep dwelling on it and just try to go with the flow.
They both knew her family was up due to the noises outside the room in the rest of the house. Standing she looked at Sesshomaru taking a deep breath before speaking. " Alright Sesshomaru you win this round. I can tell I have no choice in this matter." She crossed her arms and started walking around in her room as she spoke.
" So far you have not tried to take advantage of what the book told me your rights were. You said you wouldn't disrespect me and so far you haven't. So I'll take you at your word and trust you on that. You have been honest and answered ever question I have asked you but I have one last question. After that I don't see the need to keep talking about it. All I want to know is how much time am I going to need to spend with you to keep the pain away for the next 3 weeks?"
" Normally this is the time the female would move into the males home. Since I believe this is something you do not wish, we will need to spend as much time as possible together every day. In this time I could teach you of demon history, your new abilities and how to use weapons. I believe this is something you would enjoy. You did wish to learn did you not?"
Great.. It's better than looking at him 24 7 I guess. It would be nice to know what I can do and stop braking glasses. With a nod of her head they dropped the subject. Before leaving her room Sesshomaru informed her he need to leave but would return soon. Walking him to the door Sesshomaru lightly kissed Kagome on her cheek, said his good byes and left her standing in the doorway watching him leave.
Walking into the kitchen Kagome sat at the table and started the long process of explaining everything to her family while they had breakfast. Even though they asked many questions, she keep getting the feeling they knew something more than what was being said. After doing the dishes she returned to her room. Laying on her bed she tried to figure things out.