Chapter 17: Mke it clear


Kagome had gone into the bathroom, and I knew she wasn't going to come out any time soon. That woman was really hellbent on trying to avoid this inevitable conversation. So, now here I was alone at the hotel bar. Sulking over the women I wanted, who was ignoring me because I wanted her, but who I was pushing away; sort of. A year ago if someone would have told me I'd be pining after some human woman, with anger issues. I would have called them insane. I downed the shot, running my teeth over my fangs pouring myself another one. How long has it been since I've done this? Trying to drink my issues away like this.

"You're Sesshomaru Taisho right?"

I turned my head to the side. It was a woman. A water demoness to be exact. It had been quite some time since I had seen one of her kind. They are very rare. She was tall and slender with pale skin. Eyes that shimmered like the ocean. Her hair was as white as snow and hung down to the small of her back. The black dress she wore clung to her in a very flattering way. She wore very light makeup. Her kind didn't need it. She was a beautiful woman indeed. She was exactly the type of woman I would have gone for a few months ago. Looking at her now I didn't feel any attraction to her what so ever. The only thing I felt now was uncomfortable because this wasn't the woman I wanted to be speaking to. She leaned in closer to me, trying to close the distance between us.

"You're him."

"Depends on who is asking," I said looking away.

She smiled. "My name is Kireina. I am very pleased to make your acquaintance Mr. Taisho."

She oozed sex appeal. Without trying at that. What a brazen woman. Being so bold in such a public place in the afternoon.

"Hn."

I downed another glass turning it over, standing and grabbing the bottle.

"Sorry but I must be going now."

She blinked at me, confusing swimming in her eyes. She had probably never been rejected in her life.

"Excuse me?"

"You have a nice day Kireina."

I made my way over to the elevator, pressing the button. I'd just turned down a woman who was throwing herself at me. Subtly but throwing herself at me none the less. I guess I really was changing. The ding of the elevator brought me out of my thoughts. I stepped in pressing the button for my floor, watching as the doors began to close. A familiar hand shoved itself in between the closing doors. My eyes narrowed as they opened again. I glared at him as he stepped into the elevator, a grin on his face. He pressed the button four floors above mine and stood next to me.

"Hello, brother."

"Halfbreed." I'd said.

"It was very rude of you to turn down my gift like that you know. I was being kind, giving her to you like that. I could have kept her to myself."

I nearly rolled my eyes. "Why are you even here?"

"The same reason why you are here. The conference. Father is here too."

Just great. I said to myself.

"I told him about our little meeting from before. He is looking forward to seeing you again, and hearing about how you're working for the competition."

The doors dinged and opened. I walked out, without looking back. I pooped the cork, taking a swig from the bottle and capping it back. I sighed as I walked down the hallway, digging in my pocket for the key card to the door. I opened the door, seeing Kagome sitting there. Our eyes locked and this time she didn't look away. At least not immediately. I stepped in closing the door behind me. She looked so beautiful just sitting there on the balcony. The sun added a certain glow to her skin. Her hair was all curly from her shower, and I could her scent from here. No matter what soap she used, it could never be covered up. I hid the bottle behind me, feeling ashamed that she knew I was day drinking like this. She stood walking over to me, giving me a small smile, reaching behind my back. She took the bottle from me setting it down on the dresser.

"Can we talk?"

"S-sure."

She sat on the bed, and I sat opposite her.

She sighed. "Let me start by saying I'm sorry. I've been acting very childishly these past few days. I guess I still have some growing up to do too. I was acting all weird and you didn't even know why. I should have just explained to you what was going on. Instead of behaving the way that I was. I shouldn't have been men to you or ignored you. I guess that whole thing had just caught me off guard."

"The kiss you mean."

She looked at the floor. "Yeah."

"I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have done that to you. I just confused things. I made a -"

"Mistake." she finished for me.

I could smell a slight tinge of melancholy mixing in with her scent. Why was she sad? I looked at her for a few moments, until it clicked. My eyes went wide. Was she angry because I'd said it was a mistake? Did she... like the kiss?"

"Kagome I-"

She shook her head. "It's fine don't worry about it. No more talking about the past. Or about the stupid kiss, or what had happened. We can let bygones be bygones. Deal?" She asked holding out her hand to me.

I took it, pulling her closer. "I don't think I can do that Higurashi."

"What? Why not? We just did the whole apology thing."

"I lied. That kiss was far from a mistake Kagome."

Her brows furrowed. "Now I'm confused."

I took her chin between my fingers.

"Let me make it clear for you then."