Warning: There is a partial lemon in this chapter.
Chapter 20
Jealousy
Kagome woke up sprawled across Sesshomaru's bare chest. She lay there for a while hating having to get up. Sesshomaru did give her the requested days off after their first time having sex, but once those days passed he wasn't kidding when he said he had time to make up for. Sure it had only been a few days since then but it had been several times every night. He was insatiable. She wasn't really complaining, if she knew sex would be this good she would have done it sooner, but she was always tired and not getting enough sleep. Tonight was the New Years Eve party so if she was going to make it until midnight, she would definitely have to take a nap this afternoon.
Deciding she had procrastinated enough she rolled over and crawled out of bed when a hand grabbed her arm stopping her progression. "I have a job to do." She sighed. She went through this every morning with him ever since they started having sex. She turned to face him and they stared at each other for a moment. Kagome was sure he would jerk her back into bed like he always did making her late again for work. Nobody ever complained but she was afraid eventually they would. Sesshomaru surprised her when he released her arm allowing her to leave the bed.
Sesshomaru watched as Kagome headed to the bathroom to take a quick shower. With someone as stubborn as Kagome was there was only one way to get his way. He would talk to his father about changing her work schedule.
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After the workouts Sesshomaru caught his father in his office in the barn. "I would like to speak to you about Kagome's work schedule."
"You want me to change it?"
"Yes. If you don't mind."
"I was already planning on doing it. I'm surprised it took you this long to ask."
"I was going to come to you sooner but I didn't want to deal with Kagome's reaction to it just yet."
"Understandable. She will not be too happy about having her schedule changed. I'll talk to her later this afternoon."
"Thank you," Sesshomaru replied before heading out of the office to Kagome's apartment to take a nap with her.
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Inutaisho found Kagome, with Sesshomaru, in the training barn later that afternoon untacking her horse. He smiled to himself as he noticed how Sesshomaru was more inseparable from Kagome after they had coupled. He sensed another possible mating in the future, for Sesshomaru never acted this way over any of the other females he had dated. Izayoi was excited about the possibility of them mating when he had mentioned it to her. She was egger for lots of grandpups. "I thought I would find you here Kagome."
Kagome looked up from brushing River. "You were looking for me?"
"Yes. I need to talk to you about your schedule. Would you like to discuss it in my office? Alone?"
"No. Out here is fine, and I don't mind if Sesshomaru is present," She replied not liking the direction this was going.
"I'm changing your schedule from four in the morning to six. You will have the same schedule as Kikyo and will only be exercise riding and not feeding and cleaning."
"Why?" She questioned Inutaisho before looking directly at Sesshomaru, furious, she asked him when she realized he had spoken to his father. "Did you request this?"
"I did. You need more sleep. And as I have told you before you are really not needed until workouts."
"I wouldn't need more sleep if you wouldn't keep me up so late. And don't say you never hear me complain about it. I know I don't complain. Do you really think I would complain about something I enjoy so much," Kagome stopped as she blushed when she realized what she had just said in front of his father.
"Don't get to upset with him. I was going to change your schedule anyways," Inutaisho defended Sesshomaru.
"But I like my schedule the way it is. I don't want it changed."
"I'm sorry, but I'm changing it. I don't really need you to feed and clean anymore, especially since Ayame started working for the farm."
"But…"
"Who's in charge?" Inutaisho asked a little more forcefully then he intended cutting Kagome off. He knew she would protest it and was prepared for it.
"You are. But what will the others think? I don't want them thinking I'm getting special treatment and hate me?"
"When I changed Kikyo's schedule did you all think badly of her and that she was getting special treatment?"
"No."
"Then I'm sure it won't be any different for you. I have other exercise riders that just work the horses and don't feed and clean their stalls. But if you would like to help your friends out occasionally I don't mind, but it is no longer your duty to do so."
"Okay," Kagome gave up.
"I'll see you two later at the party," Inutaisho ended the conversation and before leaving the barn he added. "And as I said before it was my decision not Sesshomaru's so don't be too hard on him."
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Later that evening Kagome met up with Sango, Kikyo, and Ayame at the mansion to get ready for the party. Kagome told them about the conversation with Inutaisho and her schedule changing and they were all surprised that it hadn't happened sooner, which gave Kagome some relief about it. Ayame had been unusually quiet the whole time, as they got ready for the party, but then again she had been in a strange mood all week. Kagome and the others suspected that it had something to do with her and Koga but didn't want to pry. Ayame was an open person about her relationships and if she wanted you to know something she would tell you. When they were done they headed down to the party.
Kagome noticed Naraku staring at her the whole night once again which creeped her out. He really needed to get over his obsession with her. She still couldn't believe she went out with him. She tensed when she noticed Naraku had walked over to Sesshomaru and she could tell that Naraku had said something to piss him off because Sesshomaru was clenching his fists together trying to control his anger. Luckily it must have not been something too bad because the conversation didn't end with Sesshomaru punching Naraku out. She was grateful because she really wanted to stay till midnight with her friends to bring in the New Year. She made a mental note to herself to ask Sesshomaru latter what was said.
Kagome danced most of the night with her friends, occasionally mingling with some of the other guests, which most of whom were part of the horse racing world. Katrina and Kyle were there and spent most of the night with Kagome and her friends out on the dance floor. A few times Kagome had actually gotten Sesshomaru on the dance floor to dance with her for a few of the faster songs.
As midnight approached Sesshomaru walked up to Kagome's group and held out his hand to her. "Come."
Kagome took his hand. "Where are we going?"
"Up to my room."
"But it's not midnight yet."
"I have other plans for bring in the New Year," Sesshomaru replied with a smirk.
Kagome blushed when she realized what he meant and stumbled over her words. "But… I wanted to…."
"Kagome. Go," Sango interrupted her.
"We don't mind. Really," Kikyo added.
"Okay. Um… I guess I'll see you guys tomorrow then."
As soon as Koga saw Kagome and Sesshomaru heading up the stairs he stormed out of the room. Ayame, standing only a short distance away, glanced at her friends a bit confused over his actions.
"Go," Sango said to her knowing Ayame wanted to go after him.
Ayame caught up to Koga just as he left the mansion. "Koga. Wait."
He stopped and turned to face her. "What do you want?" He snapped.
"Why are you leaving?"
"Because I'm tired and I'm ready to leave this joke of a party."
"The party has been great and I don't think that has anything to do with your wanting to leave."
"Really? Then what is the reason since you know everything."
"I think it has to do with Kagome leaving the party with Sesshomaru."
"Well you're wrong," He turned and started to head back to their house.
"Why won't you give up on her? She's never going to be yours."
Koga stopped, turning towards her while anger flashed through his eyes. "You might be right about that especially if I keep you as my girlfriend."
Ayame felt like her heart had just been ripped out and stomped on by his hurtful words. "Are you breaking up with me?"
"I guess I am. It was nice while it lasted but it's time I moved on," Koga said before turning and walking away leaving a stunned Ayame behind as she collapsed down on the steps in tears.
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They moaned each other's names as their limbs were wrapped around each other rolling around underneath the sheets. Their passion became urgent as the minutes ticked by bringing them closer to climax. As midnight hit they reached their peak together as everybody down stairs shouted Happy New Year to one another. Spent, Sesshomaru looked down upon Kagome. "Happy New Year."
"Happy New Year to you too." Kagome smiled up at him before Sesshomaru placed his lips to hers in a passionate kiss.
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Kagome woke up and propped herself up on her elbow as she glanced at the clock. It was three-thirty in the morning. Being New Years Day there wouldn't be any workouts today. Inutaisho was great about giving them the major holidays off, some farms didn't, but the horses still had to be feed and stalls needed to be cleaned and since she, Sango, and Ayame feed yesterday morning it was Koga and Miroku's turn today. And since her schedule had been changed to just exercise riding, she had the whole day off. Part of her was still not liking the change, but an even bigger part was happy about it because she could spend more time in bed with Sesshomaru. She glanced down watching him sleep for a while then she took her other hand and gently brushed her fingers against his makings across his cheek.
Sesshomaru opened his eyes at her touch. "What are you doing?"
"I was watching you sleep."
"You were huh?"
"Yes," She giggled.
He reached up and brushed his hand across her cheek and left it there while never breaking their gaze. After a moment Kagome bent down and kissed him and then placed her head back on his chest.
As she lay there Kagome started running her hand across Sesshomaru's toned, hard muscles feeling him twitch occasionally as she touched a ticklish spot. She ran her hand farther down slowly. When she got to her destination she wrapped her hand around his already stiff member, stroking it a few times before she sat up straddling him. She bent down and kissed him and he returned it passionately. When they broke apart Kagome lowered herself down onto him. They both moaned at the feeling of him sliding into her. Once he was sheathed inside her Kagome paused not sure what to do. She was never on top. Sesshomaru sensing her confusion placed his hands on her hips and guided her up and then back down. Once Kagome got the hang of it he allowed her to have complete control and to set the pace. Within moments they were both sent over the edge and Kagome lay back down on his chest both breathing hard in complete bliss.
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Sango and Kikyo had told Kagome about Ayame and Koga's break up the night before when they all met out in the parking lot to go out to lunch. During lunch Ayame was either really quite or snapping at them and the waitress. They all knew it had to do with Koga breaking up with her even though she kept denying it, saying she was going to let him go anyway. They wanted to help her but she just wouldn't open up and let them. Finally back at the farm she exploded on Kagome when Kagome had finally told her to quit with the attitude when Ayame had snapped at her for like the fiftieth time that day.
"I'm so fucking tired of you and how everybody treats you like you're so fucking perfect and can't do anything wrong!" Ayame yelled at Kagome completely losing it.
"Ayame that's enough," Sango said forcefully.
"Oh shut the hell up Sango. It doesn't surprise me you would defend her. I'm sure both you and Kikyo feel the same way I do but you two just don't have the fucking balls to admit it to perfect Kagome."
Sango backed off and Kikyo decided to stay out of it, knowing Ayame was pissed off beyond reasoning by the way she was cussing up a storm. It was best to just let her vent and hopefully nobody would get hurt.
"What do you mean? Nobody treats me differently!" Kagome yelled back as she lost her temper by the way she was being treated unfairly and then paused before she asked. "Are you talking about the schedule change? Or is this coming from being hurt by Koga dumping your ass?"
"I keep telling you it has nothing to do with Koga," Ayame ground out. "And the schedule change is part of it but not all. I'll give you another example since you are obviously slow. When you worked Storm at night without anyone's permission or anyone knowing about it, any other farm would have fired you're fucking ass on the spot after finding out. And you probably would have been black balled from other racing farms."
"I agree any other farm would have done that, but if any of you." Kagome gestured to all her friends. "Did what I did Inutaisho would have treated you the same as he did me, unless you weren't a good worker then he would have let you go."
"I highly doubt it. I also don't see what people see in you. You're irritating, prudish, and you're not very pretty. I seriously don't understand why Sesshomaru decided to go out with you when he could have had any female he wanted. And I can't believe Sesshomaru waited as long as he did to have sex with you."
"You're seriously stepping out of bounds Ayame," Sango defended Kagome again.
Ignoring Sango Ayame continued her attack on Kagome. "Now that you gave him what he wanted, Sesshomaru will probably dump you soon."
"I don't have to listen to this." Kagome turned to leave and paused. "Just because Koga broke up with you doesn't mean you can treat me like this."
"This has nothing to do with Koga!" Ayame shouted to Kagome's retreating form.
Sango and Kikyo just shook their heads at Ayame before they too left her alone in front of her and Sango's house. Kikyo opened her cell phone to call Sesshomaru to let him know what had just happened.
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Sesshomaru was trying to console Kagome and assure her that he had no intention of leaving her. It pissed him off what Ayame had said to her. Kagome already had low self esteem about herself and she didn't need this. He could just kill Koga. He was the one who caused all this because of his stupidity. He probably thought that he had a better chance with Kagome if he wasn't seeing anyone. Kagome didn't want a relationship with Koga beyond friendship and she told him that several times. Sesshomaru could sense the tension between the two wolves for the past month with it escalating just this past week so he wasn't surprised that Ayame snapped. He wished it hadn't been directed at Kagome.
There was a knock at Kagome's door and she got up to answer it wiping the tears from her eyes. She was shocked to see Ayame standing there. "Can I come in?"
"Um… sure," Kagome said as she stepped aside to let her in.
"I'll leave you two alone," Sesshomaru said as he got up off the couch and headed to the door.
"You don't have to leave," Ayame said.
"I have to check on Strider's hind leg anyway. There was some slight swelling earlier today. Just call if you need me," He said to Kagome before giving her a quick kiss and left the two girls to work out their differences.
Kagome sat down on the couch after shutting the door patting the spot next to her. Ayame went over and sat down next to her, and then laid down placing her head in Kagome's lap. "I'm sorry," Ayame said as she started to cry and Kagome started to stroke her hair. "I'll understand if you don't want to be friends anymore. I didn't mean any of the things I said and I shouldn't have said them."
"It's okay Ayame. I know you really didn't mean it, but what you said did hurt a lot."
"I know and I'm really sorry about it. I feel really bad about what I said," She sniffed.
"Just be honest with me. Does your going postal on me have anything to do with Koga breaking up with you?"
"Am I that transparent?"
"Not really, but it's the only thing that makes sense."
"He had been acting weird for a while now but just this last week after you and Sesshomaru had sex he stopped touching me and wanting to have sex. It hurts so much and I don't know what to do."
"You love him don't you?"
Ayame hesitated not sure she wanted to admit it. "Yes. I've never felt this way about anybody. I never ever imagined wanting to be with any one guy forever or settling down with him but… with Koga, I did. When you and Sesshomaru left the party Koga went storming out and I followed him."
"Is that when he broke up with you?"
"Yes. He said that if he wasn't with me than he would have a better chance of getting together with you."
Kagome paused momentarily in her stroking of Ayame's hair as she started to get mad at what Koga had said to Ayame. No wonder she was pissed off at her. "You do know I only think of Koga as a friend and I have no intention of going out with him, don't you?" Ayame just nodded. "I don't understand why he's being like this. We only went out two times and we did nothing. We went to dinner and the movies and after I let him kiss me. This is really starting to get ridiculous."
Ayame sat up and looked Kagome in the eyes. "I am really sorry for what I said. I've been jealous of you for a while now because of the way Koga looks at you. I tried not to be but it was hard because I wished he would look at me like that. Do you hate me? I wouldn't blame you if you did."
"No. I don't hate you," Kagome said as she gave Ayame a hug.
"Still friends?"
"Still friends. I just wish you had come to me sooner with this instead of bottling it up. Do you feel better now?"
"Yeah. I should be going so I can get to the store. I told Bankotsu and Jak I would make them dinner tonight and I need to pick up a few things."
"You're making them dinner?"
"Yeah. I just moved into their house and they helped me move my stuff so as a thank you I'm making them dinner."
"I'm really sorry what you're going through. And I do know how you feel."
"I know. I feel much better talking to you about it."
"Anytime you need to talk I'm here for you."
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Sesshomaru was in the barn talking to his father as he wrapped Striders hind leg and stopped mid sentence when they saw Kagome dragging Koga behind her, out front by his ponytail.
"I wonder what that's all about," Inutaisho said.
"Ayame and Kagome got into a fight earlier today and then Ayame came over to Kagome's apartment to apologize. I think it all has something to do with Koga breaking up with Ayame and Kagome probably has decided to take matters into her own hands."
"I wouldn't want to anger that girl. Sometimes she can be scary. I feel sorry for Koga."
"Don't. That's what he gets for being an ass."
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"What the hell is going on with you Koga?" Kagome yelled at him when she found the perfect spot to rip into him.
"Does this have to do with Ayame?"
"Yes you asshole. Why did you break up with her?"
"It's none of your business."
"It is when it threatens to ruin my friendship with her. She laid into me earlier today and just now came over to apologize for how she treated me"
"I don't understand what this has to do with me."
"Because she admitted it was because of you breaking up with her. Did you break up with her because you think you still have a chance with me? How many times do I have to tell you we are only friends."
"It had nothing to do with that. And since you brought it up I don't understand why you wouldn't give me a second chance. You gave Sesshomaru one after he treated you the way he did, breaking your heart. Is it because I'm not rich enough for you?"
"Don't even go there Koga, or I swear I'll kick you in the nut sack. You know I don't care about money. I just don't feel anything for you romantically. I'm sorry but I don't and if I did I would have continued to go out with you. You're a nice, decent guy, and you're going to lose the best thing that's ever happened to you because you're being stupid, living in a fantasy world where you think I'm going to be with you."
"She would have dumped me eventually. She's not the type of girl that stays with one guy for too long and it was starting to become…. It was just time to end it."
Kagome realized, by some of Koga's words and his last statement, that his infatuation with her wasn't the real reason for him breaking up with Ayame. Sure he was jealous of Sesshomaru and still wished she had picked him instead of Sesshomaru but that wasn't the real reason for the break up. "I don't think you broke up with Ayame because of me. I think you used that as an excuse. I think your real reason was because you're in love with her and you weren't sure if she had the same feelings for you."
"That's stupid."
"Is it? Ayame loves you."
"Yeah right," He scoffed. "She's probably already hooked up with Kaname. I've seen the way she's been looking at him lately."
"She just admitted it to me. And if she knew I told you she would probably kill me. But I figured it's important information you need to know."
"She did?" Koga asked as his anger dissipated.
"She did. I suggest that if, what I just said is true, and you do truly love Ayame than you better do something about it before it's too late."
"I think it's already too late. I was really cruel to her and I don't think she will ever forgive me."
"It wouldn't hurt to try and get her back. Sesshomaru treated me far worse then you did Ayame and I forgave him."
Koga stood there for a moment registering what Kagome had just said and then grabbed her pulling her into a hug. Kagome startled by his quick unexpected action, let out a little squeak.
"Thanks Kagome."
"For what?"
"For knocking some sense into me." He held her at arm's length. "I really wish you would have given me another chance, but you are right, I do love Ayame. With everything going on between you and Sesshomaru, the jealousy, and not really knowing how Ayame felt about me I just snapped. I've been a real ass."
"Well there is this little thing called communication and there is nothing wrong with admitting you love someone first. It's amazing how much the two of you are alike."
"I got to go." Koga turned and added as he took off towards Bankotsu and Jakotsu's house. "Thanks again."
Sesshomaru walked up to Kagome. "So I guess I don't have to break the wolf's head."
"No you don't. Did you hear everything?"
"Yes."
"How's Strider's leg?"
"The swellings gone down and he isn't sore on it so I'm not to worried. He probably kicked the wall of his stall."
"That's good to hear."
"My father wants us to come over for dinner so we should probably go back and get ready."
"That sounds like a good idea. I need a break from all the drama that's gone on today," Kagome said as Sesshomaru took her hand and lead her back to her apartment.