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A/N: Well I'm going pretty well on this fic, but I'm starting another one to. I'll post the first chapter when I write it. It might be Trigun, but I'm not sure. Plus I'm having to help my friend with his fics, cause..well lets just say that, he really needed a pre-reader. His grammar made me shudder. It would make Aaron pass out and die. (That's bad). It took me from 6:30-10:00 to re-write his first two chapters it was so bad! So don't yell at me for not up-dating a lot. Thanks R/R everyone.

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Sesshoumaru flew out of the Well having returned from Hardy's time. He sighed relieved to be back in Feudal Japan, but still haunted by the fact that he had done what he had done in Hardy's 'school.' Sesshoumaru gazed down at Hardy, who had fallen asleep in his arms on the way back. His gaze softened as he realized just how restless she was. Her heart was beating faster, and her face was drenched in a cold sweat.

Sesshoumaru growled, but the growl wasn't directed at Hardy, it was at himself. Why had he let his anger get the best of him? In his era, he was known for his patience, because him being feared the way he was, no one ever disturbed him. In Hardy's era, people had no idea who he was; they felt no need to fear him. His eyes lifted to the heavens as he realized, no matter how hard he tried to deny it.. he had almost killed Hardy. The thought had actually crossed his mind. For that. he was ashamed.

Finally reaching his castle, he flung open the balcony doors and walked up to his bed. He slowly laid the sleeping Youkai on his bed. Sesshoumaru sat on the edge of his bed, staring at Hardy as her lips pierced, and eyes clamped. He slowly brushed a strand of hair out of Hardy's sweat drenched face.

Sesshoumaru lifted his head hearing someone enter the room. He looked into the smiling face of Rin, and Jaken not far behind. "SESSHOUMARU-SAMA!" Rin cried, running to Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru gently picked up the little girl and sat her on his leg. "Jaken said Sesshoumaru-Sama went to find his mate. Rin wants to know what Jaken means!" Said the little girl smiling up at Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru glared at Jaken as he slowly backed out of the room. A twisted smile crossed Sesshoumaru's face as he looked back at Rin. "Rin.. Go chase Jaken around for a while. And when you catch him.. Bring him back to me." Sesshoumaru smirked as Rin ran out of the room chasing a now screaming Jaken.

Sesshoumaru stood up, quickly crossing the room to one of his armoires. He opened it, taking a small washcloth out. He slowly walked over to the bed and sat next to Hardy gently wiping the sweat from her forehead as she slept. His brow furrowed as his face got closer to Hardy's. He had thought many times of doing this before, but had always stopped himself. He gradually lowered his lips to Hardy's. As they met, Sesshoumaru smiled. He knew it now.. he loved this girl. Being the 'evil' person he was... he felt as though he could not admit it.... even to her. His lips slowly moved to Hardy's neck and he smiled even wider against the warm skin of her throat.

"You're a lot more emotional when I'm asleep." Sesshoumaru jumped and looked into the sleepy eyes of Hardy. She had been startled awake when she felt him kiss her neck. Hardy smiled, as she looked deep into Sesshoumaru's eyes. Sesshoumaru lay down next to Hardy and slowly wrapped his arms around her. Hardy lay, her back to Sesshoumaru's chest. Her stomach flipped, and her heart started to beat faster.

The dream.. this was just like the dream! Hardy turned to Sesshoumaru, and instead of the sun shinning through the window, the stars shone instead. Hardy gasped as Sesshoumaru raised his head. She clamped her eyes shut, but all she felt was the brush of Sesshoumaru's hand against her cheek. She opened her eyes and looked into Sesshoumaru's worried ones. "What's the matter?" Hardy shook her head running her claws through his hair. "What could be the matter? I'm with you.." Sesshoumaru sighed pulling Hardy closer to his chest and kissing the top of her head. Hardy buried her head into Sesshoumaru's silken kimono and smiled. She felt Sesshoumaru grab her chin and pull her face towards his. He looked into her eyes with a serious look. It was now or never.

Sesshoumaru exhaled softly. "Hardy listen..." He whispered. "I.. I love you!" Hardy's eyes widened as Sesshoumaru leaned in. He gently kissed her and pulled her, if possible, closer to him. Sesshoumaru gazed out of his window and looked into the moonless night sky. He loved Hardy....

TBC...

A/N: Hey all! Well, hope y'all liked that chapter... might have been a little OOC at times, but hey! What can ya do? Well I don't know when the next chapter will be up so when ever it is please R/R thanks!