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Addicted.

Only one word could describe his need for Kagome.

She overwhelmed his entire being. The taste of her sweet lips, her alluring aroma, soft, pale flesh beneath his fingers as both his hands held onto her behind, lifting to seat her on the counter she was pinned against earlier.

Kagome clasped her arms around his neck, releasing a faint moan when he settled himself between her open thighs, deliberately pressing himself tightly against her, knowing she'd feel just how much she affected him. His hands held tightly onto each of her sides, earning another moan from Kagome before she hugged his hips with both legs, keeping them locked in place. Sesshoumaru rolled his hips once, twice, a third time as he set a steady pace, pulling away for a moment to take in Kagome's heated expression. Never did he think as a grown man, he would revert to dry humping a woman, but this excited him more than he'd have thought.

He removed one hand from her hip, moving to her chest, and with bated breath tugged the fabric of her dress down slowly. Kagome's eyes quickly lost their haze. She bit her lip as she held onto his hand, pausing his movement.

"We have to stop." She partly moaned her words as he rolled his hips one last time, catching her off guard.

"What's wrong?" His own voice was loaded with desire. Respecting her wishes, he pulled away slightly, feeling his body protest at the loss of delicious pressure.

"Nothing! I just have an early class tomorrow. I can't be late." A smile pulled at her lips as she leant towards him, ready to deliver another kiss, but before their lips could touch, Sesshoumaru pulled away.

"You're a student?" He questioned. Only now realising he had never asked about her career. A small, internal piece of him panicked as her smile slid into a devious smirk.

"Relax. I'm not in high school, although it's a little late even if I was." Sesshoumaru despised her attitude but adored her more because of it.

"I'm not the pervert you believe me to be." His right hand untangled from her hair, now resting on the wooden surface beside her. His left still held onto her hip.

"No? That's a shame." Her eyes sparkled mischievously as she replied. He smirked in response before pulling himself away and helping her down from the counter. Kagome nervously fiddled with her hands before lifting her head to meet his gaze. "Next weekend… are you free?" Apart from the lunch he had arranged with his mother on Saturday morning, he was in fact free. Yet he loved to tease.

"It depends." Kagome looked away shyly at his response. Her cheeks burnt as she spoke next.

"Me and Sango are going to a new club… you should come." Looking up at him, she quickly added. "And I'll talk to her about her behaviour earlier." At first, Sesshoumaru wasn't in favour of attending a 'girls' night out'. Although he'd enjoy spending more time with Kagome, he'd prefer it to be with only her. Just as he was about to decline, a devious thought hit him, a very satisfying way to get revenge on his brother.

"Okay, I'll come. I'll also be bringing a plus one." Kagome grinned at his acceptance and stretched up on her toes to kiss him quickly. He left her apartment, frustrated yet again, but oh, so satisfied at the same time.

—

A few days had passed since he had last seen Kagome, and Sesshoumaru yearned to hold her again. He realised he had no way to contact her, unless he suddenly showed up at her door, but of course he wouldn't do that. He wasn't a weak, needy boy; he was a man. He could get her number when their paths crossed again. So he would wait three more torturous days to see her again.

—-

The deep rhythmic sounds of music invaded his ears before they had even turned the corner. Bright lights near blinded him as the club came into view. A long queue made by women and men, dressed in outfits ranging from modest to outright offensive, lined the wall beside the entrance.

"So, we're going here?" Inuyasha nudged his side. For the last hour, before they had even entered the car to leave, he tried interrogating Sesshoumaru about what the night would bring. Of course, he didn't break. Nothing would be as satisfying as seeing his brother's horrified face when he saw their dates for the night. Or more so, his own date.

"You'll see." Sesshoumaru curtly replied. Near the club entrance, a pair of women caught the attention of everyone and one certain girl, in the pair, struck Sesshoumaru silent. Inuyasha whistled the moment he noticed Kagome, but he too went silent as soon as he saw her friend.

"No way…" Sesshoumaru turned to see terror distorting Inuyasha's face. A sadistic grin stretched across his lips, and Sesshoumaru thought he couldn't feel as smug as he did right now.

"Surprise brother." Continuing to move towards the pair of women, who by now had noticed their arrival, Sesshoumaru grunted as he felt a sharp stab in his side.

"I fucking hate you." Inuyasha dug his elbow into his side as he spoke.

"Karma is a bitch, dear brother." Sesshoumaru heard him grunt as he pulled away, trailing behind as they approached the couple.

Kagome was a vision. She never failed to surprise him as she stood swathed in black silk. Cut low on the neckline, his attention went straight towards her chest, then further down towards her waist, where the fabric hugged her tightly before it hung in loose pleats, just past her knees. Looking further down, he noticed her feet encased in small heels with black satin ribbon twined around her calves. She looked good enough to eat. Sesshoumaru now took more pride in his choice of attire, a black shirt and trousers. They matched perfectly.

"You look gorgeous." Kagome looked up towards him, cheeks burning like usual.

"Thanks… you too." He grinned at her, feeling the need to tease her overwhelm the need to comfort.

"I'm gorgeous?" Rolling her eyes, she lightly shoved his arm.

"Don't let your head get too big." He held onto her, rubbing slow circles on her palm with his thumb. Watching as she took a shallow breath, he pulled her a little closer and bent over to whisper into her ear.

"Then you'd like something else to get… big?" Pushing away, she giggled and shoved at him again.

"Perv." He felt so light. He didn't feel a need to be his usual stoic self, he felt like he could be himself. Only with her.

"Enough with the hearts and roses it's going to make me hurl." Inuyasha broke the haze between them, but Sesshoumaru knew he didn't speak with malice, Inuyasha was just extremely uncomfortable. Something he brought on himself.

"I think it's sweet. It's nice to meet someone that treats you so well." Sango, for the first time, spoke directly towards his brother. Yet it wasn't with even a hint of joy.

"Just say the word, babe. I'll make you my Queen." Inuyasha grinned towards her, oblivious to her emotions, or perhaps ignoring them. Sesshoumaru watched as Sango narrowed her eyes, flipped her hair, and ruined his brother's flirtatious attempt.

"I don't enjoy commitment, sorry." Sango moved, swaying her hips as she entered the club, a defeated Inuyasha following her. Sesshoumaru chuckled at his brother. Never had he seen him so smitten after meeting a girl once, but he wanted his brother to be happy. Kagome shook her head, smacking her hand against his chest.

"Don't laugh! He's upset!" Shaking his head, Sesshoumaru held onto Kagome's hand, pulling her along as they followed the comical pair and entered the club.

—-

They were quickly seated. Instantly Inuyasha had disappeared and returned with a tray full of various coloured liquids, trying to drown his sorrows, no doubt. Sesshoumaru couldn't understand how one woman could change his brother's entire personality. He was never one to care about a female enough to pursue them, especially to not care about their opinions of him. As much as he loved his brother, he had always disagreed with his attitudes towards the opposite sex. Yet he himself couldn't say much. Sesshoumaru knew Kagome was changing him. He wasn't as stressed or irritated. She definitely tried to bring out any feeling, positive or negative, but he enjoyed it. To be challenged... he needed it.

"What do you study?" Although the music wasn't too loud, Sesshoumaru still had to raise his voice slightly in order to converse with someone. Faintly he could hear his brother and Sango bickering. Their animated movements were proof enough of the heated conversation they shared.

"Oh! Nursing." Kagome smiled at him before taking a sip of her cocktail. "I'm in my last year."

"Do you enjoy it?" He questioned, genuinely invested in Kagome and her life. He felt the need to know everything and anything that related to the woman before him.

"I do!" Smiling again, she continued. "Helping others has always been my 'thing'". Quoting the word with her fingers, she grinned again. Sesshoumaru watched as Kagome fell into a daydream. He could see the passion she had for her job.

"I can see it." She broke out of her trance and blushed at his stare, looking away sheepishly to take another sip of the blue liquid. "For a moment, I'd have guessed an English Major." Looking back up, Kagome furrowed her brows at his words.

"Why's that?" Her head tilted to the left slightly.

"The abundance of books inside your apartment." Sesshoumaru always enjoyed the sight of crimson cheeks as his partner bent over in front of him. Yet Kagome's blushing face was becoming a new favourite.

"I considered it! I love reading. Mainly romance, I guess you could say I'm a hopeless romantic." Smiling again with genuine delight, Kagome radiated heat and happiness. Yet her words did nothing to warm Sesshoumaru. He didn't partake in "romance" he didn't date, he owned and controlled, something Kagome had told him she didn't do.

"Another round, guys?!" Inuyasha yelled with joy. Beyond the classification of drunk, perhaps another drink would push him into unconsciousness, something Sesshoumaru craved currently. Sango scrunched her face in disgust and turned to talk with Kagome. Sesshoumaru nodded towards his brother, watched him stumble towards the bar, almost moving to help before his phone vibrated in his pocket.

"Can we talk?" A message from Kagura lit up the screen. Quickly he responded.

"Not right now." Sesshoumaru pocketed his phone just in time for Inuyasha's return. He set down a tray full of shot glasses, all holding various coloured liquids, sending a glare his way Inuyasha just shrugged in reply.

"Only way to get through tonight brother." Taking hold of one glass, Inuyasha tilted his head back and swallowed the liquid with a hiss. Sango and Kagome joined, taking a few shots also, and the three all fell into the weightless bliss of being young and drunk.

Two hours later proved to be torturous for Sesshoumaru. He'd seen Kagome dance. As her hips swayed, he couldn't help the images that appeared inside his mind. He himself felt a little looser than usual, but he didn't match the state of his companions. His phone buzzed again. Another message illuminated the small screen.

"I'm at your apartment." His anger was intense at Kagura's nerve as he furiously typed back.

"And who gave you permission?" Frustrated and annoyed, he reverted to his usual self, his controlling self.

"I'm waiting." Her reply did nothing to ease his emotions. Shaking from the onslaught of rage, Sesshoumaru couldn't remain still. He refused to reply. Kagura couldn't control him.

"What's wrong?" The timid, slurred voice of Kagome came from beside him. Turning, he saw her perched on the chair, looking, with worrying, glazed eyes, at him.

"Nothing. You're drunk." Her melodious giggles filled his ears, and she tapped her hand against his shoulder.

"No, I'm not!"

"Definitely drunk." Kagome leant closer towards him, moving to seat herself on his lap. Yet, in her drunken fumbling, her knee slipped and caused her to position herself above him, straddling him, using his shoulder to keep her steady. Kagome didn't seem to care, however he very much did.

"You smell good." She leant forward confidently, settling her nose in the crook of his neck, and inhaled.

"Kagome…" Sesshoumaru warned her. Knowing he was futile to resist anything this woman did caused a need so intense he'd never refuse her.

"I love the way you say my name." Her breath fanned across his neck, warming the exposed skin, causing him to shiver. Pulling away from his neck, her arms gripped his shoulders as she leant forward, attempting to kiss him.

"Stop this. You're drunk." Pausing in front of him, she poured and shook her head.

"And you're not. Moody pants." Her arms now linked around his neck as she settled into his lap, once again pressed tightly against him. His body warmed in response.

"You'll regret this in the morning." He pushed a little on her hips, trying to detangle her limbs, but she remained stubborn and kept her hold. The struggle only created a friction he craved and did little to move Kagome away.

"I will? Gonna spank me again?" He tightened his hold and met her intense gaze. Her eyes drooped a little, a mixture of alcohol and desire. She bit her lip and edged a little closer.

"You want that? Hm?" The moment she nodded, his lips pressed against hers. Intense passion burned between them as the kiss continued. She moaned from his touches. He pushed for her responses. Sesshoumaru knew he was in trouble, as this woman consumed him.

"Wait…" she gasped, holding a hand to his mouth. "Where's Sango?" He groaned at the memory of their second meeting. Once again she had "lost" her friend and yet again, like history repeated itself, his phone buzzed to signal a message.

"Left without you. Sango's with me ;)"

"She's with my brother again." Kagome nodded, sighing with relief that her friend was safe. She lay against his chest, her head just below his chin. This felt right. Like she was made to be here, with him, made to be his.

"I'm taking you home." Kagome nodded and moved to stand, but in her drunken haze, stumbled back and awkwardly twisted her ankle. After much drama and many calming words, Sesshoumaru exited the club, carrying Kagome in his arms as she nestled sleepily into his neck.