Where the Moon Meets the Sun

by Aika-Yukiko

This was not what he expected. Yet how could he have expected anything other than the unexpected when it came to her? A single night of the forbidden had them both wishing for more, but what if more could cost you everything you have ever loved? Will they risk it in order to find happiness? Or will they bow down to the pressures of responsibilities, wondering what if? Sess/Kag

26. Chapter 26

8:40 PM

Kagome was stumped. On the one hand, she was not the type of person to sleep with whoever offered themselves up, on the other hand, how often do you get a chance to sleep with someone as pedigreed as Sesshoumaru? And it was not only that, his looks certainly helped his case, but she had seen the way he had changed and matured over the years. She saw the way he doted on Rin, the way he protected her from all harm. She saw the way he held back during his fights with Inuyasha, she saw the lengths he took to ensure the safety of his little family, including the little toad he obviously found to be quite annoying. He was also responsible for the continued safety of his territory and he took his duties seriously. He was smart, sexy, reliable and trustworthy.

These were all positive attributes, and something she found charming in him. He was not as cold as ice, even if he spent all his time convincing the world he was. One second with him and his little girl and you could see just how warm and affectionate he could be. Although he was not a man of many words, his words held meaning and promise. Again, something for the pro column.

Had it not been for the fact that he'd tried to kill her the first time they'd met, and that he and Inuyasha fought like...well dogs, as well as that little crush she used to have on said hanyou, she was sure she would have seen him in a few of her more risque dreams.

There was nothing really holding her back. She realized what this was, he was in need, and truthfully so was she. So this would be a business transaction. She could deal with that. It would keep her heart from getting broken. This was something for her. It may have been his idea, but this was her choice, as was clear by his patience. Another one for the pro column. She wanted to be selfish, just this once. With the constant traveling between times, her schooling, the heartbreaks she had experienced, and the mothering she did for both Shippou and Inuyasha, she was starting to feel burned out. She needed this. She wanted this. She deserved to experience this at least once in her life, and on her own terms. He was offering that to her.

Just one time, just one instance of selfishness and she could survive the continued humdrum of life.