Kagome's breath whooshed out of her. She saw that Naraku was staring down at her, concern evident in his red eyes. The entire common area grew silent as Sesshomaru came up from behind and ripped Kagome away from Naraku.
Sesshomaru was grateful that Naraku had caught Kagome, but he understood that Naraku wanted Kagome and would use her fall as a way of wiggling into her good graces. He would have to deal with the hanyou after he dealt with Yura. However, Naraku decided to deal with her first.
"You stupid bitch. What in the hell are you trying to do? Have you lost your mind completely?" Naraku said, his fists clenched at his sides.
Yura blinked and looked at Naraku with confusion on her face. "What do you care? After all, it isn't like she means anything to you." Yura countered, narrowing her eyes.
Naraku stepped forward. "Don't concern yourself with what I do and don't care for. You however, should start caring for your own well-being." He said, an evil smirk spreading across his lips.
Sesshomaru stepped forward, Kagome nestled in his arms. "Yura. If you thought that this morning was bad, wait. You tried to harm my mate and pup. I won't allow you to walk away from this. I will make sure that you never forget what happens when you cross me." He said, his golden eyes narrowing and his fangs glinting in the sunlight.
Yura took in a deep breath and she looked at the demoness in her former lover's arms. She narrowed her eyes and took a step forward, intent on explaining to Sesshomaru that it had been an accident.
"Sessy, I didn't mean to push her. I swear, we had words and I don't really know what happened, but she went backwards and fell. I promise that I had nothing to do with it." Yura said weakly.
Naraku snorted. "Right. And all those times you swore that you were going to cause Kagome to lose her unborn pup was nothing but pillow talk. Yura, I saw you. You pushed Kagome and tried to harm her and her pup. Don't deny it."
Yura opened her mouth to reply, but a shriek sounded throughout the common area. When Hiten and Kouga had finished talking with their girlfriends, they all decided to take Kagome to the café. The girls thought it would be nice for Kagome to get to know them, and for them to get to know her as well. After all, Kagura had been put in charge of getting a baby shower together for Kagome. However, the quartet heard the commotion and came towards the stairs in time to hear Yura's explanation. Kagura had heard enough and shrieked with outrage. She attempted to get at Yura, only to have Hiten hold her back.
"You stupid bitch. You just wait until I get you alone. I will personally see to it that there is nothing left of you for my brother to mess with." Kagura hissed, her eyes gleaming maliciously.
Yura was stunned. She turned to look at Kagome. Perhaps she could apologize to Kagome and she would make Sesshomaru and his group leave her alone. She cleared her throat and said, "Kagome…" But she was stopped by a loud growl.
Sesshomaru was not going to let her speak to Kagome ever again. Yura had just sealed her miserable fate and he would be the one exacting revenge. How dare that bitch try to harm his mate and then act as though it were an accident? He reached out and grabbed Yura's arm. He yanked her close and looked into her eyes. She was scared and he would make sure that she never forgot when it was that she lost control of her life.
"You and I are going to talk. Kouga, take Kagome and don't let her out of your sight." Sesshomaru said, easing Kagome from his arm and into Kouga's. Ayame was right beside Kagome and took her backpack from her. She smiled at Kagome and said, "Come on. Let's go and get something to eat. I am sure that you and your pup are hungry."
Kagome nodded, and felt Kouga's arms tighten around her. He led her away from the crowd and from Sesshomaru. He looked back and saw that Naraku was following them with his eyes. Kouga could just bet that Naraku was planning something and that it had to do with Kagome.
Sesshomaru watched as the wolf led his mate away and then turned to Yura. For the first time, Sesshomaru was not in the mood to just threaten. This time, he was actually going to go through with what he had planned.
"Do not ever come to this school again. If you do, I won't be responsible for what happens to you. You harm my mate, I harm your well-being and education. Be fortunate that Kagome was saved. If she had been injured, you would not have made it to your car alive. Leave my sight before I decide to change my mind and end your miserable existence here and now." Sesshomaru said, his claw only inches from Yura's face and his poison dripping from the tips.
Yura gulped and slid by him. She was nearly at the bottom when she felt something grab her foot and cause her to loose her balance. She fell forward and with nothing to hold onto, she tumbled down the steps and landed in an ungraceful heap. When she looked up, she saw Sesshomaru's tail winding back around him, a smirk playing across his lips. She looked over at Naraku and saw that he was watching her through narrowed eyes. She had been a fool. He had been the one who told her to come back and confront Sesshomaru and Kagome, but here he was, turning against her and making it look like she had planned it all alone. She stood up, pulled her skirt down, and pointed up at Naraku.
"Sesshomaru, don't let Naraku get too close to your mate. He wants her, it is obvious and I detected the scent of arousal coming from him when he held her. Just a piece of advice." Yura said, smirking at Naraku.
Naraku seethed on the inside. The bitch wanted to play that game, did she? Well, he could also play.
"Yura, your jealousy is showing again. So I want Kagome, who doesn't? I know that the wolf youkai that Sesshomaru sent her off with desires her, and I believe that the thunder boy over there also wants a taste of that sweet youkai. Compared to her, you will always be nothing more than garbage. Get used to it." Naraku said, taking great pride in watching Yura wilt before his eyes.
She opened her mouth to say something else, but was stopped by Sesshomaru. "Yura, if you are not out of my sight in five seconds, you won't ever have to worry about anything ever again." He said, his patience wearing thin.
Yura's shoulders drooped. She turned and made her way through a crowd of jeering students, and every single one of them had a comment to make about her. When she made it to her car, she got in and drove away. She was not finished with this, not by a long shot.
Sesshomaru glared over at Naraku. How he hated that hanyou. He turned and started to walk towards the café, but was stopped when he heard Naraku's voice.
"Are you not gracious enough to thank me for saving your beloved mate, Sesshomaru? Or is it that all she is to you is a piece of property and a way for you to have an heir?" Naraku asked, his voice dripping with venom.
Sesshomaru replied without turning around. "If you are wise, you will stop your pursuit of Kagome. She is mated to me and I protect those that I love. Kagome being the very first on the short list. She is out of your league, but if you want a thank you for saving her, then you have it. Thank you, and stay away from her."
Naraku's smile faded a bit. It was clear that it would take more to ruffle Sesshomaru's fur than comments. Well, perhaps it was time to stoke the fire of doubt in Kagome's mind, ne?
Sesshomaru walked into the café and looked around. Hiten and Kagura had followed him and had witnessed what he had said to Yura. Kagura was still fuming at the comment her brother had made about Hiten lusting after Kagome. She decided that once they were alone, she would ask him if there was any truth in what Naraku had said.
Sesshomaru spotted Kagome sitting with Kouga and Ayame. Both wolf youkai were bickering back and forth, and Kagome was busy eating her lunch and trying not to listen to their conversation. When he, Kagura, and Hiten walked up, Kouga jumped up and said, "Now that you are here, my woman and I need to go and have a chat." With those words, Kouga yanked Ayame up and together they walked off, resuming their little dispute.
Sesshomaru looked down at Kagome, who was eating a French fry. "What is going on between those two?" He asked.
Kagome rolled her eyes. "While we were walking here, the pup started to kick and Ayame asked to feel it. So, after she felt it kick, she grabbed Kouga's hand and made him feel as well. So, after we get here, Kouga got my lunch, and when I began to eat, Ayame brought up the idea of them mating and having their own pup. Apparently, wolf youkai are huge pushovers for pups and Ayame is now wanting one of her own. Kouga disagreed." She replied.
Hiten snickered. "Poor Kouga. He is going to be miserable for a while. He has no intentions of mating right now, and I can just see him and Ayame arguing for the next several weeks."
Kagura shrugged. "I don't see what the big deal is. He has already had sex with her, so why should she not want a commitment? After all, it isn't like she wants his money. She has her own."
Hiten sighed. "Kagura, Kouga and I have another year to go before we graduate. Sesshomaru graduates in less than two weeks, so it is natural for him to seek a mate. However, Kouga and I want to be secured in jobs before we make commitments that will last a lifetime." He explained.
Sesshomaru looked at his two friends. He felt a stab of sympathy for his male friends but then shrugged it off. They could handle whatever their females threw at them. He looked at Kagome who had finished her lunch. He held out his hand to her. "Let's take a walk." He said.
Kagome nodded, and reached for her backpack. However, Sesshomaru grabbed it first and flung it over his shoulder. He smiled when he felt Kagome take his hand and he led her away. He could hear Kagura and Hiten continue to bicker as they reached the doors.
When they walked outside, Kagome took in a deep breath. The air was warm and had a slight breeze. She felt Sesshomaru tug on her hand and together they walked until they came to an area with a bunch of trees. Sesshomaru picked a spot that was shaded and sat down, placing her backpack next to him. He spread his legs out and pulled Kagome to sit between them. When her back was against him, he allowed his hands to rub her belly. His youkai whined softly at the contact. It had been begging to be allowed to touch their pup. Sesshomaru allowed a smile to cross his features as he felt his pup kick his hands.
Kagome leaned her head back against Sesshomaru's shoulder. She felt their pup kick and wondered what birth was going to be like. She made a mental note to talk to Kama and find out. She had heard about human births, but was never told about demon births, so this would definitely be an experience. Kagome jumped when she felt a pair of warm lips on her neck.
"What are you thinking about, love?" Sesshomaru asked, his voice gentle.
Kagome sighed. "I am just wondering if youkai births are easier than human births. I don't even know how long my pregnancy lasts."
Sesshomaru shrugged. "The same as a human, I suppose. When you see the doctor again, we will have to ask. I was wondering the same thing." He replied, his teeth nipping playfully at Kagome's ear.
Kagome giggled. She sighed when she felt him nuzzle her cheek. She closed her eyes and heard her youkai begging for her to allow it to touch their mate. Kagome made a decision. Her youkai howled in pleasure.
Sesshomaru told Kagome that he had one other class to attend, but would get his friends to take her to the library and have Kouga keep her company. She nodded and together they went looking for the wolf demon. When they found him, Hiten was sitting next to him and they looked miserable.
Sesshomaru cleared his throat, gaining both males' attentions. "I need for you to watch over Kagome in the library, Kouga. I have one class left today." He said. His eyes narrowed when his friend sadly nodded his head. Sesshomaru shrugged. He would speak with Kouga about what was bothering him later. He leaned down and kissed Kagome on the cheek. After telling her that he loved her, he walked off and headed for his next class.
Kagome smiled brightly at the two males. They stood up and together, they started to walk. Neither guy said a word, but Kagome could only guess that they were upset over their girlfriends.
"Kouga, is everything ok?" Kagome asked, placing her hand on her friend's arm.
Kouga shook his head. "Ayame is really upset with me. She says that I only want her for sex and don't intend on her being anything more than a whore." He said, sadly.
Kagome sighed. "Well, can you really blame her, Kouga. All you guys do is have sex. You told me that yourself. A girl needs attention and not just of the sexual kind." Kagome said, reaching out and opening the door of the library.
Hiten and Kouga looked at each other. Perhaps they had been going about things wrong. What would asking Kagome's help hurt? After all, they were friends, right? So, when they found a corner table, they began to ask her questions.
Hiten stared down at his hands and asked, "If a female begins to mention that she would be interested in settling down, how does a guy let her know that he isn't ready?"
Kagome thought about it for a moment and asked, "Do you love Kagura, Hiten?"
Hiten nodded. "Sure, I love her, but I'm not ready to settle down just yet."
"Well, then you need to be honest with her. Explain to her that you love her but cannot enter into a commitment at this time. If you do want to be with her for the rest of your life, you should sit down and tell her that you want to be her mate, but you need time to get used to the idea and want to get yourself ready to take care of her and a family." Kagome said, staring at the thunder demon.
Kouga cleared his throat. "Well, what if the female wants a pup? What do I say to Ayame to get her off the subject?"
"You could always try the truth. Explain that you are not ready to be a father. Tell her not to look at mine and Sesshomaru's relationship and expect that yours and hers to be identical. Just because Sesshomaru is ready for a pup doesn't mean that you are." Kagome said, shaking her head.
Both males nodded. Perhaps they had not been clear with their girlfriends. It was probably time for a talk and they would settle things then. So, after an hour of speaking with Kagome, both males had an idea of what do say and where to start at. When Sesshomaru came to get Kagome, both males were ready to go and meet their girlfriends. They told Sesshomaru goodbye and left the mates alone.
Kagome smiled up at him. Her youkai purring at the delicious sight he made. Kagome flinched when she detected a faint odor of arousal from herself. If she could smell it, then so could he.
Sesshomaru tried not to smile when he smelled Kagome's arousal. He kept a straight face and took her hand. "Let's go home, Kagome. It is time to let you feed." He said, leading her to the exit of the library.
Kagome nodded and followed. She was sure that they would not be leaving their bedroom for some time once she got her hands on him. Her lust for him was growing and her need to make love to him was almost unbearable. It seems that her youkai was not the only horny female.
Naraku sat in his bedroom and was in the middle of his thoughts. Yura had a big mouth. Something that was about to be fixed. He leaned over and picked up his phone. He dialed a couple of friends of his. Two brothers who were known to get jobs done and not get caught.
He listened as the phone rang, and finally it was picked up. "Juromaru. I need you and Kageromaru to meet me for a drink later on tonight. I have a job for you." He said.
He smiled when his friend agreed. He knew that they would meet him. They were always looking to earn some easy cash. Well, he would not disappoint them, and they would make sure that the job he had for them was done to perfection. When he told Juromaru what time to meet, he hung up the phone. He would pay Yura back for her mouth.
His thoughts turned to Kagome. His groin tightened as he thought of her in his arms. He could still smell her sweet scent of vanilla and jasmine. How he would love to fall asleep with her in his arms at night. Sesshomaru did not deserve her. She needed a male who would do anything she asked. And she would provide him with a mate who would look sensational on his arm and make other demons jealous. She was indeed smart and would impress a great deal of beings, both human and demon. With his father giving him a job in his company, Naraku would be almost as powerful as Sesshomaru, but if he had Kagome on his arm, Naraku could surpass Sesshomaru in prestige. He would be envied, and his mate would be considered the smartest female in the youkai circles.
His mother had never made that good of an impression on the important crowd of the youkai society. She was human and had never really gotten involved in the parties. It was at one of these parties that his father met Kagura and Kanna's mother. He had left Naraku's mother and mated this female youkai, and thus, giving him two meddling sisters. He had not seen his mother since the night his father told her that she was no longer welcome in their home and that he had mated another. However, Naraku saw her as no huge loss. This new femaleintroduced them to important youkai who helped his father's business flourish.
Now, Naraku was set to take a job by his father's side, and he wanted Kagome as his mate. So what if she was pupped? He could deal with the pup. Or he could make Kagome give Sesshomaru the pup and be done with it. Either way, she would be his, and would better his standing in society.
But, he needed a plan to get her away from Sesshomaru. It was clear that Kagome cared for Sesshomaru. After all, he is the father of her pup, so she should feel something, but he needed Kagome to see him as a source of comfort. He had saved her from falling today, but he needed something more to take her gaze from Sesshomaru. He would need to do something big. Or, he could make Sesshomaru do something so horrible that it makes Kagome see him in a different light. He doubted that telling her something would make her believe that Sesshomaru did something wrong, but what if she saw something or caught Sesshomaru in a compromising position?
Naraku smiled to himself. He looked out his window and saw Kagura returning home with the thunder boy. They appeared to be deep in conversation and he watched as Kagura listened intently to what thunder boy had to say. His eyes widened when he saw his sister burst into tears and launch herself into Hiten's arms. What could he have said to make his sister, the coldest bitch of their school, break down in tears? He watched as the couple kissed tenderly, and he could not help but imagine that he and Kagome shared a kiss identical to the one his sister and her boyfriend were currently locked in.
Naraku's attention was snapped back to his sister when he heard her tell thunder boy goodbye. He decided to ask his sister what had happened. After all, it was not everyday that Hiten did something right.
Naraku went downstairs and found Kagura in the living room. She was wiping her eyes, and smiling.
"What the hell has you so cheerful, little sister?" Naraku asked, leaning up against the wall.
Kagura sighed. "What do you care, big brother?" She replied, turning to face him.
"I am just curious. I saw that you had started to cry and I was worried about you. Did Hiten do or say something to upset you?" He asked, faking concern.
Kagura's face took on a dreamy expression nearly causing Naraku to puke. "Hiten didn't upset me. He told me that he loved me. He wants to be with me, but wants to wait until after he graduates to make it permanent. But, he is willing to buy me a ring to symbolize our commitment to each other." She said, looking down at her fingers.
Naraku snorted. "Well, don't count on him keeping his word. He probably doesn't want to let go of his bed buddy, so he fed you a line to keep you happy."
Kagura's eyes glared at her brother. "Well, at least I have someone to sleep with me. I bet that Yura won't touch you anymore. Not after you betrayed her and all."
Naraku chuckled. "Yura was only a play thing. An easy lay in heels. She is of no concern to me."
"Let me guess. You are hoping that you can steal Kagome away from Sesshomaru and that is why you don't give a shit that Yura is gone. Well, let me be the first to say, you are a total moron. Any fool can see that Kagome and Sesshomaru are in love with one another. Well, I am not worried. Sesshomaru won't let you come near Kagome. He is on to you, and you are making a serious enemy of him. And don't think that I will help you out when you find that he is too much for you to deal with." Kagura said, staring at her brother.
Naraku glared at his sister. "I don't need your damn help. Kagome was born to be my mate. If your friend Sesshomaru gets in my way, I won't be held responsible for what happens to him."
Naraku turned and walked back upstairs, leaving his sister behind and questioning her brother's sanity. She turned around when she heard a soft cough.
"Naraku has lost his mind, hasn't he, Kagura?" Kanna asked, her voice so quiet that Kagura had to strain to hear her.
"Yes, Kanna. He has finally snapped." Kagura replied, going over to her sister and ruffling her hair.
"Congratulations. I am happy that you and Hiten are happy." Kanna whispered, her vacant eyes showing off a rare twinkle.
Kagura smiled down at her beloved sister. "Thank you. Now, why are you bothering with me, when you are supposed to be doing homework?" Kagura asked.
"I am finished with it. I met someone today." Kanna replied, her eyes lowering to the floor.
"Oh. What is his name?" Kagura demanded. It was not every day that her sister spoke about meeting someone.
"His name is Kohaku and he is on the baseball team. He asked me out." Kanna whispered, looking back up at her sister for a reaction.
Kagura nodded. "Well, did you accept?"
Kanna nodded. "I really like him, but I will probably not be his type. He is popular and I am quiet." She whispered, her eyes lowering to the ground once more.
Kagura stood up. "Well, we will have to change that slightly. You don't have to change who you are, but perhaps you could speak up. With me and Naraku as your siblings, I don't see how our brashness has not rubbed off on you. So, let's go up to your room and we will see what we can do to get you ready. When is your date?" She asked.
"Tonight. His sister and her boyfriend are going to a movie. He invited me to go." Kanna replied in her quiet voice.
Kagura began walking towards the stairs. "Come on, Kanna. Let's get you ready for your very first date." Kagura called. She was pleased to see her little sister coming some-what out of her shell.
The two girls walked into Kanna's room and closed the door. Naraku's door quietly shut as well.
He returned to his seat at the window. So, his baby sister was going on her first date. It would probably be her last. He could not understand how someone as mousy and quiet as Kanna managed to get anyone's attention. Naraku shook his head. He had more important things to think about besides his baby sister's dating life.
Kagome was never far from his mind and he made the decision to find out all of the things that Sesshomaru had done in his college career. He wanted to know how many women he had fucked, and how many people he had screwed. He would make Kagome see that Sesshomaru was not worth her time.
Naraku smiled. His plan would have to have its rough edges smoothed out, but he was sure that he could get Kagome to see his way of thinking.
Sesshomaru led Kagome to their room as soon as they got home. He closed the door and stripped off his shirt. He sat on the bed and waited for Kagome to come to him.
Kagome took off her shoes and walked towards the bed. But, before she got into his lap, she reached down and took off her sweater, revealing the white lace bra. Her breasts filled the bra out, something that was a new occurrence. She supposed that she could thank her pregnancy for bigger breasts. She smirked when she saw Sesshomaru's eyes riveted on her chest.
"See anything you like, Sess?" Kagome teased, her eyes sparkling.
"Many things." He growled, his eyes narrowing at the smirk upon his mate's lips. He motioned for her to come to him and when she climbed into his lap, he tenderly kissed her lips and sighed as he felt her lips leave his and move to his neck.
For several moments, not a sound was heard as Kagome took his strength into her own body. When she was finally satisfied, he growled and made her look at him.
Before he could say a word, Kagome had taken a deep breath in and quickly placed her lips upon his. Now she was ready to totally let go of the past and start their relationship out new. Now she was ready to be his mate in every way.