AN: New chappy. Kikyou and Naraku make a slight appearance.
CH: 6 Decisions Decisions
Sesshoumaru never wanted the kiss to end. He ran his tongue across Kagome's bottom lip and was pleased when instead of pulling back like she did last time she opened her mouth to him. He caressed her tongue with his.
Kagome could feel the blush rising in her cheeks. She had never kissed anyone this deeply before. In the back of her mind she wondered if she really did love him and should just decide or if she should keep doing things with Inu Yasha as well.
When the kiss finally ended both were still wrapped close in each others arms. Sesshoumaru brought one of his hands up to her cheek and traced her light blush. 'She's so innocent.' Sesshoumaru could tell for her kiss that although she was in college and she did not have much experience in such things.
When they returned to the house they quietly went upstairs and he walked her to her room door. He gave her another kiss before she went in and closed the door. Kagome leaned on the door and tried to calm her quick beating heart. She slid to the floor and was lost in thought. She didn't know what she really felt for Sesshoumaru. Sure she really liked him, but she had liked her date with Inu Yasha too. 'This is too much.'
Kagome got into her bed and lay down. 'I need to talk to Sango tomorrow. It has been a while since we had a girl's day. Maybe we could go to the mall or something. Hopefully she can help.' Kagome closed her eyes and willed herself to sleep.
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Sesshoumaru was having mixed feelings as he stared up at his ceiling. He knew that he wanted Kagome more than anything in the world. When he was with her he felt happy which was an emotion he hadn't felt in a long time. But then came the doubts that would forever haunt him, since he knew nothing was ever perfect.
He no longer doubted Kagome or her motives in things. She had proven that she truly was just that kind hearted. However, he wasn't sure if he had made a place in her heart like she had surprising made in his.
He also didn't like the fact that Inu Yasha seemed to have a fondness for Kagome as well. He wasn't about to lose the only girl he ever really cared for and he especially wasn't going to lose her to Inu Yasha. Sesshoumaru was fully resolved that no matter what he would be the one to marry Kagome. Unfortunately he had never had to work to get a woman to fall in love with him before, so he was at a loss as to what more he could possibly do. He needed someone who knew what Kagome liked. Perhaps he could go talk to that servant of hers.
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Kagome could hardly keep from laughing during breakfast. Inu Yasha and Sesshoumaru seemed ready to kill each other. Inu Yasha's immaturity made it a very humorous event. It also didn't help that both their fathers seemed to be goading them on.
"So Kagome what are your plans today?" Her father asked her.
"I was thinking of going to the mall with Sango. You know kind of a girl's day out." She added the last part to make sure that Inu Yasha and Sesshoumaru didn't decide to tag along.
"Do you need a ride?" Everyone was surprised when Sesshoumaru had been the one to ask this. "I could just drop the two of you off." He continued ignoring the others who were just staring at him.
"Umm...sure Sesshoumaru. Thanks." Kagome said with a small smile towards him that made Inu Yasha seethe.
Kagome left to go talk to Sango. "Hey Sango." Kagome knock on her door.
Sango opened the door. "Need help getting ready for another date?" Sango asked with a mocking smile.
"No. I was wondering if you had plans today. I wanted sort of a girl's day out."
Sango could tell there was more on Kagome's mind than she was saying. "Sure. Sounds fun." She answered knowing full well that Kagome would spill once they were in a better setting. "So how are we getting there?"
"Sesshoumaru offered to drop us off." Kagome answered and then wish she hadn't when she saw that smile reappear on Sango's face.
"Sesshoumaru offered? Wow Kagome he must really be into you."
"Shhh...I'll tell you about my problems when we get to the mall." Kagome said trying to keep Sango's voice down since all their rooms were on the same floor.
"So are you going like that?" Sango asked.
"What's wrong with this?" Kagome asked. She was wearing a faded pink short sleeve top and dark blue bellbottom jeans.
"Nothing. But I thought you'd wanna dress better for Sesshoumaru." Sango said and then ran to the stairs with an angry Kagome in pursuit.
While running down the stairs Kagome tripped a bit and prepared herself for the inevitable fall, but it never came. Kagome looked up and met golden eyes. "Thanks Inu Yasha." Kagome said when she recognized who had caught her. (AN: Ha bet you all thought it would be Sesshoumaru.) They stood there for a while. "Umm...Inu Yasha I think you can let go now."
Inu Yasha realized that he had just been staring at her and quickly dropped his hands from her shoulders. Just then Sesshoumaru was coming down the hall and saw Inu Yasha holding Kagome. He practically ran over there to pull her away from him, but was stopped when he heard Kagome tell Inu Yasha he could let her go.
Regaining his calm façade Sesshoumaru walked down the stairs and stopped where they were. "Are you ready to leave?" He asked Kagome ignoring his brother.
"Hai." Kagome said and began to continue her walk down the stairs. "Thanks for catching me Inu Yasha, that would have been a bad spill." Kagome thanked him as she left with Sesshoumaru behind her.
"What happened?"
"I tripped on the steps while running after Sango. Inu Yasha caught me. You would think that someone with as much training as I've had would be a bit more graceful." Kagome said and smiled.
"Man Kagome, what took you so long? I thought you were right behind me." Sango said by the door, but then noticed Sesshoumaru right behind her. "Unless of course you were busy." She said suggestively.
Sesshoumaru ignored what Sango said and Kagome blushed. "Come on." Kagome said and grabbed Sango's arm dragging her out. Sesshoumaru just followed smirking.
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"Thanks Sesshoumaru." Kagome said as she exited the car.
"Call when you need to be picked up." Kagome nodded. She thanked him again smiling and waving as he drove off.
"Geez, Kagome. You're going to see him in a few hours." Sango said.
"Whatever, we have a lot to talk about."
Sango and Kagome went through shops and bought a few choice things. "So are you gonna spill yet?" Sango asked as they were looking at some jewelry.
"He kissed me again." Kagome said.
"And...?"
"I kissed him back."
"You did?! You've never kissed anyone before." Sango calmed herself. "Okay okay. Was it like a real kiss or like a peck?"
Kagome turned her face away from Sango. "It was a French kiss."
"You've never frenched anyone before."
"Quiet Sango! You want the world to hear you."
"So are you going to marry him?" Sango asked the obvious question.
"I-I don't know. This is what I wanted to talk to you about." Kagome sighed. "Okay so if I kiss him does it mean that I should choose him? I mean should I be cutting out Inu Yasha already? He was really nice too and I had a great time with him at the movies."
"Would you have kissed Inu Yasha if he had kissed you after the movie?" Sango asked while looking at a watch.
"I don't know. It's not exactly something you think about before hand." Kagome said.
"Okay. So who do you like better?" Sango asked.
"I don't know." Kagome said. "I mean I think Sesshoumaru is really talented and his nice. But Inu Yasha is really sweet and more open. I'm so confused."
"Do you get butterflies in your stomach when you're with either of them?"
"Well, I kind of got them when Sesshoumaru kissed me, but that could just be because I got kissed."
"If I recall if some guy tried to kiss you and you didn't like him he wouldn't be breathing anymore."
Kagome gave a small laugh. "I'm trying to be serious here Sango."
"So was I. You have to like him or you would never have kissed him."
Kagome paused in thought for a moment. "So you think I should marry Sesshoumaru?"
"I think you should flip a coin."
"What?"
"You flip a coin. Call one guy heads and the other tails and flip it. When it lands if you're okay with it then go marry that one. If you want to go two out of three then it's obvious you want the other one." Sango said seeming more interested in a piece of jewelry than what she was saying.
"You're crazy." Kagome said.
"Here buy this." Sango handed her a watch.
"Sango, I don't know if you noticed, but this is a guy's watch."
"Yeah I know. Who do you think it would match better Sesshoumaru or Inu Yasha?"
"I don't know. They probably both have watches Sango."
"Yeah, but it would be a gift. Who would you give it to? I'm trying to help you out here."
Just as Kagome was going to answer someone interrupted their talk. "You're Kagome Higurashi aren't you?"
"Yes." Kagome responded looking at the person before her. He had long wavy dark hair and pale skin.
"It is a pleasure to meet you. I'm Naraku Gumo." He held out his hand to her. Kagome and Sango tensed knowing exactly who stood before them.
"I think we need to go." Kagome grabbed Sango's hand and ran from the store.
Naraku smirked at the retreating figures. 'She's is very beautiful. Makes the chase all the better.' A woman came up behind him.
"I hope you're not falling for her." She said wrapping her arms around him.
"Of course not. She may look similar to you, but you are the better. Let's hope Inu Yasha still thinks so as well."
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Sesshoumaru had rushed to pick them up when he had heard Kagome's tone over the phone. Kagome and Sango practically jumped in the car. "What happened?"
"Naraku Gumo." Kagome said. Sesshoumaru didn't need to ask more. He didn't show it, but he was furious Naraku had dared to get close to Kagome.
When they got back, Sango and Kagome were going to go back up the stairs, but Sesshoumaru grabbed Kagome's arm. "He didn't do anything, right?"
Kagome could have sworn she heard worry in his voice. Kagome smiled and shook her head. "We ran before he could." Sesshoumaru nodded and let go of her arm, but Kagome just continued to stand there. "Don't worry Sesshoumaru. You'll protect me right." Kagome said with a smile and then ran up the stairs before he could respond.
'I'll protect you with my life.'
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Sesshoumaru, Inu Yasha, Kagome, and Sango had all somehow gravitated into the living room. Kagome and Sango sat on the couch. Sango was drawing in a sketchbook and Kagome was lounged back reading. Inu Yasha sat on the floor next to the couch acting as if he was reading but was really watching Kagome. Sesshoumaru sat in a chair across from the couch doing the same as Inu Yasha.
A knock on the door broke them all from the daze they had gotten into. "I'll get it." Kagome said and ran over to the door. "Hello?"
"Hi, I'm here to see Inu Yasha."
"Okay hold on. Inu Yasha, you have a visitor." Kagome said settling back on the couch.
'What the hell?' Inu Yasha hadn't been expecting anyone. He got up and went to the door and froze in shock. "Kikyou?"
"Hello Inu Yasha."
"What are you doing here Kikyou?" Inu Yasha said trying to sound angry, but coming out more as hurt.
"I came to talk to you of course." Kikyou seemed saddened that Inu Yasha was not happy to see her. "I've been thinking about you a lot. I want to talk. Can we go out in the garden?"
Inu Yasha just nodded and the two of them went outside.
Everyone in the living room had heard what was said and watched them go outside. "Who's she?" Kagome asked.
"Inu Yasha's old girlfriend. Not very kind or trustworthy." Sesshoumaru responded. He watched Kagome to see her reaction and hoped that she wouldn't get jealous proving she had feeling for Inu Yasha.
"Am I the only one that noticed that she looks a lot like Kagome?" Sango said.
Kagome and Sesshoumaru nodded. Kagome had noticed the resemblance when she had opened the door. Sango stood and went to follow Inu Yasha and Kikyou. "What are you doing Sango?"
"Oh come one, you can't tell me you're not the least bit curious."
"It's not my place." Kagome said though she really wanted to know what was going on.
"Well, I'm gonna go find out."
"Sango..."
"Come if you dare." Sango said and then left.
Kagome sighed and looked up at Sesshoumaru who was looking back at her. "Do you think I should go?"
"He hasn't told you of his past?" Sesshoumaru asked already knowing the answer.
Kagome shook her head. Inu Yasha had never told her about his past when she went out with him. Sesshoumaru had told her a lot of personal things about himself. "Should I go?" Kagome asked again. Strangely she really wanted to know what Sesshoumaru thought.
"You might choose to marry him," Sesshoumaru started with distaste, "you have a right to know about him."
Kagome nodded. "Umm...will you come with me?" Kagome asked as she stood up. Sesshoumaru nodded and followed her out. He knew that once Kagome saw how Inu Yasha would undoubtedly act around Kikyou there was no chance Kagome would want to be a second place choice.
Kagome and Sesshoumaru saw Sango sitting behind a bush. Kikyou and Inu Yasha were standing under a tree in the garden. Sesshoumaru pulled Kagome to the side where they wouldn't be seen.
"What did you want to talk about Kikyou?" Inu Yasha said turning to the girl who broke his heart.
"I was wrong Inu Yasha. I know we're meant to be together. I want to get back together. That is unless you already have someone." Kikyou had to keep herself from smirking at the emotions that passed over Inu Yasha's face. First, annoyance, then joy, then confusion.
"That girl that answered the door. I couldn't help but notice how much she looked like me."
"Kagome's nothing like you." Inu Yasha said, but then regretted it when Kikyou seemed to sadden.
"So you love her now is that it? Have you really fallen for someone else Inu Yasha?" Kikyou put on her best act and began to cry.
"No, I-I never stopped loving you." Inu Yasha blurted out.
"Then what about..."
"Our father said that one of us has to marry her, but I only wanted her to gain some of my father's respect and because she looked like you. She's just a replacement for you." Inu Yasha said knowing full well deep down that it wasn't true.
Sesshoumaru felt Kagome tense at Inu Yasha's words and she walked away deciding she had heard enough. Sesshoumaru himself was angry at Inu Yasha for daring to compare that bitch with Kagome. He was also mad at himself for telling her she should come out here. Finally, he was a little worried that Kagome's response meant she felt something for Inu Yasha.
Sesshoumaru decided to follow her noticing that Sango still seemed interested in what was happening although she looked a little sickened by it as well.
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Sesshoumaru knocked on Kagome's door and heard a quiet "come in." He saw her sitting on her bed staring at the ground. "You're upset?" He had wanted to ask if she was alright but it hadn't come out that way.
"Wouldn't you be upset if someone was being nice to you and taking you out because you resembled someone else?" Kagome said.
"So you're not sad that Inu Yasha has a different beloved?" Sesshoumaru asked and sat on the bed next to her.
"Not really." Kagome said a little shocked at her own answer. 'Well I guess that answers my question earlier about who I want.' She knew full well had it been Sesshoumaru in Inu Yasha's place she would be heart broken.
"Good." Kagome turned when she heard Sesshoumaru's word and noticed how close he was sitting. She got caught in his warm gaze.
Kagome felt a smile come to her lips. 'Yep, I definitely know who I want.' For the first time Kagome initiated a kiss between them and Sesshoumaru was caught slightly off guard, but soon recovered and returned the kiss with a great intensity.
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Okay there's the new chapter. Wow that was a slightly fast update and it was a lot longer than I thought it would be. So why is Kikyou there and what is Naraku up to, guess you'll just have to wait and find out. Please review!
Review Responses:
Aira^o^: looks like it'll be a Sess/Kag for sure. *hands her the Sesshy plushie* Everyone wants to play with my plushie *sigh*
DiaBLo: Don't watch many Korean movies since yeah I don't speak the language so I wouldn't know. I was going to make one that was like a Chinese movie I saw, with subtitles of course, but someone beat me to it.
Kagomesirene: still need to wait and see what Naraku's up to, but it shouldn't be too many more chapters.
Paui: well, it's Sess/Kag because I got the idea from a challenge made on Single Spark which is a Sess/Kag website. Give me ideas and I'll make a Inu/Kag one. Don't know how great it'll be since I've never written one of those before.
Lyn/Lin: Hope the update was soon enough for you.
Lil-strange-person: yeah I know but some people just don't accept alternate pairings. I myself love them. I could make an Inu/San in the other fic I'm writing. I'll think about it, but no promises since the pairings haven't been finalized for it yet.
Sesshomaru13: Here's your update, can't deal with an idiot brother. I have one of my own already.
Joyce: Yeah, I wish I had a boyfriend as sweet as I make Sesshoumaru.
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Tamababymiko-chan: Sess/Kag is one of my favorites since I luv Fluffy and think he deserves someone nice and I think Kagome deserves better than to be compared to Kikyou.
Paperheart: Thanx, I love your fics too.
Thanks for the reviews. I also got some asking if the rating will change and this will be a lemon. I honestly don't know. I guess I could show Kag's wedding night or something if the reviewers so wish. Still deciding on that.
Well as always please review. ^_^
~*Shichan
CH: 6 Decisions Decisions
Sesshoumaru never wanted the kiss to end. He ran his tongue across Kagome's bottom lip and was pleased when instead of pulling back like she did last time she opened her mouth to him. He caressed her tongue with his.
Kagome could feel the blush rising in her cheeks. She had never kissed anyone this deeply before. In the back of her mind she wondered if she really did love him and should just decide or if she should keep doing things with Inu Yasha as well.
When the kiss finally ended both were still wrapped close in each others arms. Sesshoumaru brought one of his hands up to her cheek and traced her light blush. 'She's so innocent.' Sesshoumaru could tell for her kiss that although she was in college and she did not have much experience in such things.
When they returned to the house they quietly went upstairs and he walked her to her room door. He gave her another kiss before she went in and closed the door. Kagome leaned on the door and tried to calm her quick beating heart. She slid to the floor and was lost in thought. She didn't know what she really felt for Sesshoumaru. Sure she really liked him, but she had liked her date with Inu Yasha too. 'This is too much.'
Kagome got into her bed and lay down. 'I need to talk to Sango tomorrow. It has been a while since we had a girl's day. Maybe we could go to the mall or something. Hopefully she can help.' Kagome closed her eyes and willed herself to sleep.
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Sesshoumaru was having mixed feelings as he stared up at his ceiling. He knew that he wanted Kagome more than anything in the world. When he was with her he felt happy which was an emotion he hadn't felt in a long time. But then came the doubts that would forever haunt him, since he knew nothing was ever perfect.
He no longer doubted Kagome or her motives in things. She had proven that she truly was just that kind hearted. However, he wasn't sure if he had made a place in her heart like she had surprising made in his.
He also didn't like the fact that Inu Yasha seemed to have a fondness for Kagome as well. He wasn't about to lose the only girl he ever really cared for and he especially wasn't going to lose her to Inu Yasha. Sesshoumaru was fully resolved that no matter what he would be the one to marry Kagome. Unfortunately he had never had to work to get a woman to fall in love with him before, so he was at a loss as to what more he could possibly do. He needed someone who knew what Kagome liked. Perhaps he could go talk to that servant of hers.
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Kagome could hardly keep from laughing during breakfast. Inu Yasha and Sesshoumaru seemed ready to kill each other. Inu Yasha's immaturity made it a very humorous event. It also didn't help that both their fathers seemed to be goading them on.
"So Kagome what are your plans today?" Her father asked her.
"I was thinking of going to the mall with Sango. You know kind of a girl's day out." She added the last part to make sure that Inu Yasha and Sesshoumaru didn't decide to tag along.
"Do you need a ride?" Everyone was surprised when Sesshoumaru had been the one to ask this. "I could just drop the two of you off." He continued ignoring the others who were just staring at him.
"Umm...sure Sesshoumaru. Thanks." Kagome said with a small smile towards him that made Inu Yasha seethe.
Kagome left to go talk to Sango. "Hey Sango." Kagome knock on her door.
Sango opened the door. "Need help getting ready for another date?" Sango asked with a mocking smile.
"No. I was wondering if you had plans today. I wanted sort of a girl's day out."
Sango could tell there was more on Kagome's mind than she was saying. "Sure. Sounds fun." She answered knowing full well that Kagome would spill once they were in a better setting. "So how are we getting there?"
"Sesshoumaru offered to drop us off." Kagome answered and then wish she hadn't when she saw that smile reappear on Sango's face.
"Sesshoumaru offered? Wow Kagome he must really be into you."
"Shhh...I'll tell you about my problems when we get to the mall." Kagome said trying to keep Sango's voice down since all their rooms were on the same floor.
"So are you going like that?" Sango asked.
"What's wrong with this?" Kagome asked. She was wearing a faded pink short sleeve top and dark blue bellbottom jeans.
"Nothing. But I thought you'd wanna dress better for Sesshoumaru." Sango said and then ran to the stairs with an angry Kagome in pursuit.
While running down the stairs Kagome tripped a bit and prepared herself for the inevitable fall, but it never came. Kagome looked up and met golden eyes. "Thanks Inu Yasha." Kagome said when she recognized who had caught her. (AN: Ha bet you all thought it would be Sesshoumaru.) They stood there for a while. "Umm...Inu Yasha I think you can let go now."
Inu Yasha realized that he had just been staring at her and quickly dropped his hands from her shoulders. Just then Sesshoumaru was coming down the hall and saw Inu Yasha holding Kagome. He practically ran over there to pull her away from him, but was stopped when he heard Kagome tell Inu Yasha he could let her go.
Regaining his calm façade Sesshoumaru walked down the stairs and stopped where they were. "Are you ready to leave?" He asked Kagome ignoring his brother.
"Hai." Kagome said and began to continue her walk down the stairs. "Thanks for catching me Inu Yasha, that would have been a bad spill." Kagome thanked him as she left with Sesshoumaru behind her.
"What happened?"
"I tripped on the steps while running after Sango. Inu Yasha caught me. You would think that someone with as much training as I've had would be a bit more graceful." Kagome said and smiled.
"Man Kagome, what took you so long? I thought you were right behind me." Sango said by the door, but then noticed Sesshoumaru right behind her. "Unless of course you were busy." She said suggestively.
Sesshoumaru ignored what Sango said and Kagome blushed. "Come on." Kagome said and grabbed Sango's arm dragging her out. Sesshoumaru just followed smirking.
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"Thanks Sesshoumaru." Kagome said as she exited the car.
"Call when you need to be picked up." Kagome nodded. She thanked him again smiling and waving as he drove off.
"Geez, Kagome. You're going to see him in a few hours." Sango said.
"Whatever, we have a lot to talk about."
Sango and Kagome went through shops and bought a few choice things. "So are you gonna spill yet?" Sango asked as they were looking at some jewelry.
"He kissed me again." Kagome said.
"And...?"
"I kissed him back."
"You did?! You've never kissed anyone before." Sango calmed herself. "Okay okay. Was it like a real kiss or like a peck?"
Kagome turned her face away from Sango. "It was a French kiss."
"You've never frenched anyone before."
"Quiet Sango! You want the world to hear you."
"So are you going to marry him?" Sango asked the obvious question.
"I-I don't know. This is what I wanted to talk to you about." Kagome sighed. "Okay so if I kiss him does it mean that I should choose him? I mean should I be cutting out Inu Yasha already? He was really nice too and I had a great time with him at the movies."
"Would you have kissed Inu Yasha if he had kissed you after the movie?" Sango asked while looking at a watch.
"I don't know. It's not exactly something you think about before hand." Kagome said.
"Okay. So who do you like better?" Sango asked.
"I don't know." Kagome said. "I mean I think Sesshoumaru is really talented and his nice. But Inu Yasha is really sweet and more open. I'm so confused."
"Do you get butterflies in your stomach when you're with either of them?"
"Well, I kind of got them when Sesshoumaru kissed me, but that could just be because I got kissed."
"If I recall if some guy tried to kiss you and you didn't like him he wouldn't be breathing anymore."
Kagome gave a small laugh. "I'm trying to be serious here Sango."
"So was I. You have to like him or you would never have kissed him."
Kagome paused in thought for a moment. "So you think I should marry Sesshoumaru?"
"I think you should flip a coin."
"What?"
"You flip a coin. Call one guy heads and the other tails and flip it. When it lands if you're okay with it then go marry that one. If you want to go two out of three then it's obvious you want the other one." Sango said seeming more interested in a piece of jewelry than what she was saying.
"You're crazy." Kagome said.
"Here buy this." Sango handed her a watch.
"Sango, I don't know if you noticed, but this is a guy's watch."
"Yeah I know. Who do you think it would match better Sesshoumaru or Inu Yasha?"
"I don't know. They probably both have watches Sango."
"Yeah, but it would be a gift. Who would you give it to? I'm trying to help you out here."
Just as Kagome was going to answer someone interrupted their talk. "You're Kagome Higurashi aren't you?"
"Yes." Kagome responded looking at the person before her. He had long wavy dark hair and pale skin.
"It is a pleasure to meet you. I'm Naraku Gumo." He held out his hand to her. Kagome and Sango tensed knowing exactly who stood before them.
"I think we need to go." Kagome grabbed Sango's hand and ran from the store.
Naraku smirked at the retreating figures. 'She's is very beautiful. Makes the chase all the better.' A woman came up behind him.
"I hope you're not falling for her." She said wrapping her arms around him.
"Of course not. She may look similar to you, but you are the better. Let's hope Inu Yasha still thinks so as well."
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Sesshoumaru had rushed to pick them up when he had heard Kagome's tone over the phone. Kagome and Sango practically jumped in the car. "What happened?"
"Naraku Gumo." Kagome said. Sesshoumaru didn't need to ask more. He didn't show it, but he was furious Naraku had dared to get close to Kagome.
When they got back, Sango and Kagome were going to go back up the stairs, but Sesshoumaru grabbed Kagome's arm. "He didn't do anything, right?"
Kagome could have sworn she heard worry in his voice. Kagome smiled and shook her head. "We ran before he could." Sesshoumaru nodded and let go of her arm, but Kagome just continued to stand there. "Don't worry Sesshoumaru. You'll protect me right." Kagome said with a smile and then ran up the stairs before he could respond.
'I'll protect you with my life.'
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Sesshoumaru, Inu Yasha, Kagome, and Sango had all somehow gravitated into the living room. Kagome and Sango sat on the couch. Sango was drawing in a sketchbook and Kagome was lounged back reading. Inu Yasha sat on the floor next to the couch acting as if he was reading but was really watching Kagome. Sesshoumaru sat in a chair across from the couch doing the same as Inu Yasha.
A knock on the door broke them all from the daze they had gotten into. "I'll get it." Kagome said and ran over to the door. "Hello?"
"Hi, I'm here to see Inu Yasha."
"Okay hold on. Inu Yasha, you have a visitor." Kagome said settling back on the couch.
'What the hell?' Inu Yasha hadn't been expecting anyone. He got up and went to the door and froze in shock. "Kikyou?"
"Hello Inu Yasha."
"What are you doing here Kikyou?" Inu Yasha said trying to sound angry, but coming out more as hurt.
"I came to talk to you of course." Kikyou seemed saddened that Inu Yasha was not happy to see her. "I've been thinking about you a lot. I want to talk. Can we go out in the garden?"
Inu Yasha just nodded and the two of them went outside.
Everyone in the living room had heard what was said and watched them go outside. "Who's she?" Kagome asked.
"Inu Yasha's old girlfriend. Not very kind or trustworthy." Sesshoumaru responded. He watched Kagome to see her reaction and hoped that she wouldn't get jealous proving she had feeling for Inu Yasha.
"Am I the only one that noticed that she looks a lot like Kagome?" Sango said.
Kagome and Sesshoumaru nodded. Kagome had noticed the resemblance when she had opened the door. Sango stood and went to follow Inu Yasha and Kikyou. "What are you doing Sango?"
"Oh come one, you can't tell me you're not the least bit curious."
"It's not my place." Kagome said though she really wanted to know what was going on.
"Well, I'm gonna go find out."
"Sango..."
"Come if you dare." Sango said and then left.
Kagome sighed and looked up at Sesshoumaru who was looking back at her. "Do you think I should go?"
"He hasn't told you of his past?" Sesshoumaru asked already knowing the answer.
Kagome shook her head. Inu Yasha had never told her about his past when she went out with him. Sesshoumaru had told her a lot of personal things about himself. "Should I go?" Kagome asked again. Strangely she really wanted to know what Sesshoumaru thought.
"You might choose to marry him," Sesshoumaru started with distaste, "you have a right to know about him."
Kagome nodded. "Umm...will you come with me?" Kagome asked as she stood up. Sesshoumaru nodded and followed her out. He knew that once Kagome saw how Inu Yasha would undoubtedly act around Kikyou there was no chance Kagome would want to be a second place choice.
Kagome and Sesshoumaru saw Sango sitting behind a bush. Kikyou and Inu Yasha were standing under a tree in the garden. Sesshoumaru pulled Kagome to the side where they wouldn't be seen.
"What did you want to talk about Kikyou?" Inu Yasha said turning to the girl who broke his heart.
"I was wrong Inu Yasha. I know we're meant to be together. I want to get back together. That is unless you already have someone." Kikyou had to keep herself from smirking at the emotions that passed over Inu Yasha's face. First, annoyance, then joy, then confusion.
"That girl that answered the door. I couldn't help but notice how much she looked like me."
"Kagome's nothing like you." Inu Yasha said, but then regretted it when Kikyou seemed to sadden.
"So you love her now is that it? Have you really fallen for someone else Inu Yasha?" Kikyou put on her best act and began to cry.
"No, I-I never stopped loving you." Inu Yasha blurted out.
"Then what about..."
"Our father said that one of us has to marry her, but I only wanted her to gain some of my father's respect and because she looked like you. She's just a replacement for you." Inu Yasha said knowing full well deep down that it wasn't true.
Sesshoumaru felt Kagome tense at Inu Yasha's words and she walked away deciding she had heard enough. Sesshoumaru himself was angry at Inu Yasha for daring to compare that bitch with Kagome. He was also mad at himself for telling her she should come out here. Finally, he was a little worried that Kagome's response meant she felt something for Inu Yasha.
Sesshoumaru decided to follow her noticing that Sango still seemed interested in what was happening although she looked a little sickened by it as well.
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Sesshoumaru knocked on Kagome's door and heard a quiet "come in." He saw her sitting on her bed staring at the ground. "You're upset?" He had wanted to ask if she was alright but it hadn't come out that way.
"Wouldn't you be upset if someone was being nice to you and taking you out because you resembled someone else?" Kagome said.
"So you're not sad that Inu Yasha has a different beloved?" Sesshoumaru asked and sat on the bed next to her.
"Not really." Kagome said a little shocked at her own answer. 'Well I guess that answers my question earlier about who I want.' She knew full well had it been Sesshoumaru in Inu Yasha's place she would be heart broken.
"Good." Kagome turned when she heard Sesshoumaru's word and noticed how close he was sitting. She got caught in his warm gaze.
Kagome felt a smile come to her lips. 'Yep, I definitely know who I want.' For the first time Kagome initiated a kiss between them and Sesshoumaru was caught slightly off guard, but soon recovered and returned the kiss with a great intensity.
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Okay there's the new chapter. Wow that was a slightly fast update and it was a lot longer than I thought it would be. So why is Kikyou there and what is Naraku up to, guess you'll just have to wait and find out. Please review!
Review Responses:
Aira^o^: looks like it'll be a Sess/Kag for sure. *hands her the Sesshy plushie* Everyone wants to play with my plushie *sigh*
DiaBLo: Don't watch many Korean movies since yeah I don't speak the language so I wouldn't know. I was going to make one that was like a Chinese movie I saw, with subtitles of course, but someone beat me to it.
Kagomesirene: still need to wait and see what Naraku's up to, but it shouldn't be too many more chapters.
Paui: well, it's Sess/Kag because I got the idea from a challenge made on Single Spark which is a Sess/Kag website. Give me ideas and I'll make a Inu/Kag one. Don't know how great it'll be since I've never written one of those before.
Lyn/Lin: Hope the update was soon enough for you.
Lil-strange-person: yeah I know but some people just don't accept alternate pairings. I myself love them. I could make an Inu/San in the other fic I'm writing. I'll think about it, but no promises since the pairings haven't been finalized for it yet.
Sesshomaru13: Here's your update, can't deal with an idiot brother. I have one of my own already.
Joyce: Yeah, I wish I had a boyfriend as sweet as I make Sesshoumaru.
m n' m: Wow I have fans in your school. When I started I never would have believed I'd have fans. This is so cool. ^_^
Tamababymiko-chan: Sess/Kag is one of my favorites since I luv Fluffy and think he deserves someone nice and I think Kagome deserves better than to be compared to Kikyou.
Paperheart: Thanx, I love your fics too.
Thanks for the reviews. I also got some asking if the rating will change and this will be a lemon. I honestly don't know. I guess I could show Kag's wedding night or something if the reviewers so wish. Still deciding on that.
Well as always please review. ^_^
~*Shichan
