AN: First of I'd like to write this to Ck: I know you're able to read so
you must just be stupid. I don't care if you don't like Sess/Kag fics and
if you read the AN in the first fic you would see that I wrote that this
would most like be a Sess/Kag fic and I've repeated that every single
chapter. So don't you dare say that I never gave warning and that you want
to burn my fic because it's Sess/Kag!
Okay I feel better now. ^_^
Shippou: Kowai...
Miroku: Remind me not to anger her.
Everyone else: Hai.
Okay I'd like to thank Peach for helping me with my plot and go read her fic Be True to Me and review so she'll update. And now on with the fic.
CH: 7 Feelings
Sango was seriously getting sick. If Inu Yasha got any more mushy over that girl's fake sadness she would definitely lose her lunch. She had saw Kagome come out and leave after that idiot compared her to Kikyou. Sango was about to follow, but saw that Sesshoumaru was with her and decided to let him handle it. No doubt they were probably now doing something that Sango would not want to intrude in. That thought made her almost give away her position by laughing.
"So can we get back together?" Kikyou said in one of the fakest sweet tones Sango had ever heard before.
'How can this idiot be falling for this? I'm glad that he's not going after Kagome anymore if this is how easy he can be manipulated.' Sango thought.
"I don't Kikyou. I mean, you didn't exactly leave me with many good thoughts of you." Inu Yasha responded.
'Well, I guess he has somewhat of a brain.' Sango thought.
"But Inu, we were so good together. You can't honestly tell me that you haven't thought of me at all since then."
'Oh God, shoot me now.' Sango thought and almost smacked her forehead.
"Of course I've thought of you." Inu Yasha said to keep Kikyou from crying again. "I want to get back together." Inu Yasha said and held Kikyou's hands in his while ignoring the sick feeling that was growing in his stomach.
'Too much for my sensitive stomach.' Sango thought and snuck back into the house. "Something's not quite right about that girl."
"What girl?" Sango turned suddenly to come face to face with Miroku.
"Gods Miroku, you scared me!"
"Sorry, but who were talking about?" Miroku asked. He had been in the dark this entire vacation.
"That girl Kikyou, she's up to something."
"Kikyou's here?!" Sango slapped a hand over his mouth.
"Yes she's here. Now what's the history with her and Inu Yasha?" Sango took her hand away from his mouth, but then slapped him when she felt his hand on her butt. "Can't you stop being a lecher for once and answer my question?" Sango said to Miroku who was on the floor holding his jaw.
"Has anyone told you, you have a really good right hook?" Miroku said.
"Miroku..." Sango started menacingly.
"Okay okay. Come on." Miroku led her to the couch in the living room. "Kikyou and Inu Yasha went out about five months ago. The guy was head over heels for her, and then he caught her cheating on him. He was totally crushed."
"Poor guy, but I can't believe he's just going back to her like that."
"What?! He can't take her back. She's nothing but bad news."
"Yeah, I have a feeling she's up to something. How can he fall for her fake attitude?"
"Well, Inu Yasha just never got over her I guess, not to mention he's incredibly gullible."
"What an idiot." Sango said and sighed. "Well better go tell Kagome."
"Why?"
"I think she has a right to know that the guy doesn't have an interest in her." Sango got up to go to Kagome's room, but Miroku stopped her.
"Look I know Inu Yasha is an idiot for being so gullible and giving into Kikyou, but I also know that he really likes Kagome. If you go talk to Kagome she'll never consider him again."
"And you think it's okay that he keep dragging her along when she's only his second choice when she could have Sesshoumaru who so obviously likes her."
"Do we know the same Sesshoumaru?" Miroku said. "Cause the Sesshoumaru I know is totally unemotional and unattached towards everything." Miroku stated and then remembered how he had seen him kiss Kagome in the garden.
"You're not around to see him with her. Sure he acts the same way in front of us, but Kagome tells me he's really nice to her. I think he really loves her and I'm going to tell her to keep her decision on hold when the other guy is outside probably kissing someone else." Sango said and pulled away from Miroku.
Sango went up the stairs and went to Kagome's door. 'What do I say? Hey Kagome, I stayed and watched Inu Yasha say he wanted to get back together with Kikyou. God why do I always have to be so blunt.' Sango took a deep breath and put her hand on the doorknob. 'Okay here it goes.'
Sango opened the door and her eyes nearly fell out of her head. "Sorry!" Sango shut the door and ran to her room her face completely flushed.
Kagome sat up and blushed a dark red. She and Sesshoumaru had been fully making out on her bed. 'At least we weren't doing other things.' Kagome thought. "I can't believe that just happened." Kagome said.
Sesshoumaru gave a small chuckle and ran his finger across Kagome's cheek causing her to blush even more. Kagome looked into his deep honey eyes that seemed so warm whenever he looked at her. He brought his lips to hers and Kagome pulled back a bit. "I think I should go talk to Sango."
"Later." Sesshoumaru said and pushed her back against the bed capturing her lips again. Kagome gave into the kiss and let his tongue into her mouth. Both of her hands were tangled in his silky silver tresses. One of his hands was in her soft raven locks while the other rested on her hip.
Kagome broke the kiss when she felt his hand run across the skin of her stomach. "I-I don't think I'm ready..." Kagome stuttered.
Sesshoumaru understood what she was talking about. He had never gone that far either, but he had just felt the need to feel her warm body under his fingertips. "Sorry." He said and sat up.
Kagome gave him a smile and a kiss on the cheek. "It's okay, you stopped. I should go check on Sango." Kagome got up and went to the door. "Maybe after the wedding." Kagome said as she reached the door. Sesshoumaru looked up at her with a slight look of shock. She just gave him a small smile and walked out the door.
She came to Sango's door and paused. 'What do you say to someone after they saw something like that? It's not what you think? That's gotta be one of the stupidest lines ever, since it was obviously what she thought. Well Sango is probably just going to tease me anyway.' Kagome opened the door and saw Sango sitting on the bed looking up to see who had come in.
"I would have thought you would have come earlier, but I guess Sesshoumaru didn't want you to leave yet." Sango said. Being that she was alone with Kagome, her teasing nature could come out rather than being embarrassed. She would probably be blushing everytime she passed Sesshoumaru for a while though.
Kagome blushed a bit and sat on the bed next to Sango. "You have no idea."
"He didn't try anything did he? If he did I'll kill him." Sango said and Kagome knew that had Sesshoumaru not stopped Sango would definitely keep her word. But then again Kagome wasn't so sure she would have been incredibly upset if he hadn't stopped. She was in college and old enough for things like that, but she would just rather wait till she was married.
"No he stopped when I asked him to. He was a gentleman, so no beating him up." Kagome said with a smile.
"So I guess this means you made up your mind huh?"
"Yeah I guess so." Kagome said with a smile, but she seemed not as happy as she should have been.
"Okay what's wrong?" Sango asked knowing that something was eating at Kagome. "I would think you'd be happy. I mean I was coming by to tell you Inu Yasha is a jerk and an idiot since it seems he's taking back Kikyou. But you don't care about him in that way so you shouldn't be upset. And you love Sesshoumaru right?"
"Yeah I love him, but it's just that..." Kagome sighed and collected her thoughts. "He hasn't told me how he feels."
"Well, from what I've heard from people he's completely unemotional and doesn't seem to like anyone but Rin. So the fact that he the way he does around you must mean a lot. And he doesn't exactly seem the type for sweet words."
"Yeah I know. I just want him to say it, that's all, even if it's just once." Kagome said a little sadly, but then cheered up. "Then again it's only been a week right?"
"Yeah." Sango agreed. "I'm sure he loves you Kagome. Just give him some time."
Kagome smiled at her friend. "So how are things between you and Kouga?"
"Well, we had a great time when we went out. Once you get pass the whole possessiveness, he a really nice guy."
"But..." Kagome started knowing that was coming from Sango's tone.
"But he's the son of a pretty influential person and what am I? I'm a servant."
"Oh come on Sango. If he loves you that won't matter and you won't be a servant for long. If I recall your 20 birthday is just around the corner and that's the joining age. And you know my dad will take you into the group in a second." Kagome said and she could see Sango cheer-up at her words.
"Yeah I know. And I know it wouldn't matter to him, we already talked about it. It's just that he doesn't think his parents would approve."
"Well, just hold off the wedding till after your birthday."
At that Sango looked at her friend in slight anger and disbelief. "I think you forget who's the one getting married."
"Who knows?" Kagome said.
"So do you want to marry Sesshoumaru?" Sango asked making sure that she knew for sure that she would not be hated for what she was planning to do.
"Yeah, I really do love him. I have no clue how that happened." Kagome said.
"Is this conversation getting a bit too sappy, or is it just me?"
"Nope you're right. We need to go somewhere else where there are other people to keep us from saying sappy things." Kagome said.
"I have some things to do. Why don't you go in to the library? We can talk more at the mall tomorrow if you want." Kagome nodded and went to the library.
Sango left her room and went to Sesshoumaru's room. She knocked on the door and entered when she heard him respond.
Sesshoumaru looked up from his desk hoping it would be Kagome. Instead his eyes met her servant. "What do you want?" He said in the cold voice he used for everyone who wasn't Kagome or Rin.
"Well, you're probably going to marry Kagome and she's my best friend so I came by to give you some advice."
This got Sesshoumaru's attention since he had earlier been thinking about asking Sango about what types of things Kagome liked, but this made it easier and he didn't have to ask for help which he hated doing. He gestured for her to continue.
"Let's see. First off buy her flowers. Kagome is a sucker for white roses and dark colored orchids. Probably shouldn't buy jewelry since as you can tell she's not very gaudy. She loves sunset, sappy music and romantic movies. But most of all you need to tell her how you feel about her. She can't read your mind and she's not going to know you love her unless you tell her."
Sesshoumaru was about to say something about that, but he didn't want to tell anyone about how he felt. 'I should tell Kagome though.' He resolved he would tell her when the moment was right.
"You should also propose to her, well I think you should. I mean just because you're being forced to marry her in a way doesn't mean she doesn't want to hear the words." Sango was quiet for a bit and thought. "I guess that's al I really wanted to say." She then left knowing that he wasn't one for formalities like greetings and farewells.
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'I can't believe I just took her back like that and that we're getting together later today. What kind of an idiot am I? Do I really think that she'll be loyal this time? I went back to her like a trained puppy. What if the others find out? What if Kagome finds out?' Inu Yasha was so lost in though he didn't notice Miroku enter his room until his unnoticed visitor smack him over the head.
"What the hell was that for?" Inu Yasha yelled rubbing his head.
"That was for being an idiot. I can't believe you chose Kikyou over Kagome." Miroku said and made himself comfortable in Inu Yasha's room.
"Hey, it's not like Kagome was there to tell me to choose her." Inu Yasha said even though the words sounded completely wrong to him also.
"Right and she knew all about Kikyou because you told her right?" Miroku sighed. "Look Inu Yasha I don't want to have to drag you out of the depression you were in last time she dumped you."
"First off I dumped her and she's not going to cheat on me this time!"
"Right." Miroku said and left the room.
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Kagome sat in the library reading one of the books that had caught her interest. She must have been in there for about an hour when the door opened. She was thinking it was Sango, but instead saw Sesshoumaru in the doorway.
He walked over and sat next to her on the couch. There was a moment of silence while Kagome waited for him to say something, but he seemed rather content to just look at her. Finally Kagome just book the book down and turned to face him. "Did you want to talk about something?"
Sesshoumaru didn't know what had urged him go in search of Kagome, but he wanted to see her. When she had asked him what he wanted he didn't know how to respond. Kagome seemed to pick up on his confusion although he didn't seem to show it. She just smiled and put her head on his shoulder. "It's okay if you just wanted to be here."
Sesshoumaru was surprised that she knew he didn't have an answer and that she was now cuddled against his side. He put his arm around her and pulled her closer. All of the things that Sango had said came back to him and he knew he should tell her how he felt. "Would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow night?"
"Yeah, I'd like that." Kagome responded.
Sesshoumaru resolved that he could go out tomorrow get a ring and propose to her tomorrow night. He shifted them a bit so they were facing each other and then leaned down and kissed her. "There's still an hour till dinner. What do you want to do?"
"Just stay here with you." Kagome answered and cuddled into his warm embrace. Sesshoumaru smiled and rested his head on hers. They spoke little and just enjoyed each others company till Sango came in to announce dinner and again broke apart one of their sweet moments.
Everyone but Inu Yasha was surprised when Kikyou showed up again to join them for dinner. Sango said something about her having arrived a few minutes before dinner saying that Inu Yasha had invited her before she left Kagome to go eat with the other servants. Kagome again was a little sad that Sango couldn't eat with them.
The entire dinner there was a strange tension in the air. Kagome noticed that Inu Yasha and Sesshoumaru's father obviously did not approve of Kikyou being there. Her father seemed to notice this as well and looked as if he were trying to figure the girl out and why she seemed so disliked.
Kikyou seemed to be doing her best to flirt with Inu Yasha throughout dinner even though there were other people around. Inu Yasha kept shying away from her touches slightly and glancing at Kagome. He didn't feel right acting this way with Kikyou when Kagome was right there. He also didn't like the way his brother seemed to keep looking at her throughout dinner.
Because of all the uncomfortable feelings during the meal, dinner went incredibly quick. Sesshoumaru took Kagome outside while Inu Yasha was left thinking what to do with Kikyou.
"It would seem like the decisions are already made." Ruan said to Tsuyosa.
"It would seem so, though I would have hoped my son wouldn't have chosen that Kikyou."
"She did seem rather fake."
"That's not the half of it. I also have some suspicions that something is going on. Though I don't know the details I do know that she has some connection to the Gumo family."
"We'd better keep an eye on things then."
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"Sango." Sango looked up from her desk to see Kagome's father.
"Yes, Higurashi-sama."
Ruan smiled. "No need for such formalities between us Sango. We're practically family." Sango knew he was right. He had practically taken her in after her parents had died and her uncle had agreed to only adopt her little brother Kohaku. "I wanted to give you something to do. This Kikyou is a most untrustworthy person. I was hoping you could keep an eye on her for me."
"Of course." Sango responded. She had already been planning to do so.
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"This seems to be working."
"What are you talking about?"
"Did I say you could speak, Kagura?" Naraku said as he looked over at the woman standing by his door.
"Forgive me, Naraku-sama."
"Kikyou says that she has everyone watching her like a hawk. They'll all think that she's after Inu Yasha and will keep an eye on her when they should be paying attention to other things."
Kagura wanted to know what he meant, but knew she would only get in trouble if she asked. She wished luck to whomever it was that he was against and hoped they would bring him down. She wanted nothing more than to be free from this work, but was trapped because Naraku was her cousin and held many things over her and her sister Kana.
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"Wow." Kagome said as she watched the sunset with Sesshoumaru. She loved the way the sky took on so many warm colors.
Sesshoumaru had hoped she would like the view. He came up there a lot to think since his mother died. They sat together on the soft grass until the stars were out. Kagome yawned and leaned against Sesshoumaru. Soon her breathing evened out and Sesshoumaru noticed she had fallen asleep.
He lifted her bridal style and took her into the house. He was almost to the stair right when Inu Yasha was saying his farewells to Kikyou. Inu Yasha turned and saw Sesshoumaru holding Kagome. "What'd you do to her?!"
"Quiet. She fell asleep I'm taking her to her room. Not that you should care." Sesshoumaru responded.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Inu Yasha said in an annoyed tone.
"It means that you have your wench." Sesshoumaru said as he went up the stairs.
"So what, now Kagome's your wench?"
"Kagome is not a wench, but if you must know brother dear, she will not be choosing you." Sesshoumaru left a seething Inu Yasha and went to Kagome's room. He set her on her bed and turned to leave only to find she had grabbed onto his shirt. Sesshoumaru sighed and tried to pry her off only to find she had a grip like a bear trap.
Sesshoumaru really didn't want to wake her up, but also didn't want to have to deal with the comments that were sure to arise if he stayed. "Kagome." Sesshoumaru whispered in her ear and shook her lightly. Kagome opened her eyes a bit.
"Sesshoumaru?" She said in a sleep filled voice.
"You need to let go of my shirt if you want me to be able to leave." Kagome blushed a bit but then had a mischievous thought. She tightened her hold and pulled him down on the bed.
Sesshoumaru was taken off guard and fell onto the bed. "Kagome?"
"Stay." Kagome said and snuggled up to him. Sesshoumaru for the first time in his life could feel himself blushing. He sighed and got comfortable. Soon he fell into a deep sleep with Kagome at his side.
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So jealous of Kagome. She gets all the fun. Okays well, next chapter will have more action. I'm updating all my stories this weekend so check them all out. I only have I Must Be Sick and my AFF.net fic left to update. Hope you all enjoyed.
Shichan: Sorry Sesshoumaru, but it seems you don't get a lemon this fic.
Sess: What?!
Shichan: Well I asked everyone what they thought last chapter and only two people replied back. That's not enough to risk changing the rating.
Sess: So just because no one replied I don't get to sleep with Kagome.
Shichan: Well, technically at the end of this chapter you are sleeping with her.
Sess: You know what I meant.
Shichan: Well, it's not my fault. Go complain to the readers.
Sess: How about I just kill them.
Shichan: But then I won't get any reviews.
Sess: And I care why?
Shichan: You do it and I'll tell Kagome.
Sess: You wouldn't dare.
Shichan runs off with Sesshoumaru after her.
Review Responses:
Aira^o^: Thanx for lending me the dolls. They're so cute.
Sith: Yep it is now officially a Sess/Kag fic
Kagomesirene: Thanx for the longest review I've ever gotten
Kagura: Miroku isn't out of the picture, I just don't have much for him to do. But I did come up with a new pairing for him which I don't think has been used before.
Sesshamaru13: Hope everything's okay with that whole parent block thing
KinOfDragons: Hmm...kill Kikyou, that might be interesting
Tamababymiko-chan: Rin and Shippou are in the next chapter, but they have chores to do so they don't get to be in the fic much. Too bad, they're so cute. As for killing Naraku I don't see why not.
La-Rina Ahoui: Yeah I know the Sesshy plushie is too cute to resist
Chocolate: Can you not read them cause the comp won't let you, cause you know you could always just skip the lemony parts.
Peach: Thanks for the ideas, now update your fic. ^_^
Nightkid: Wow that was a lot of begging. Here's your update.
Ladyofthedragons: wow you're physic powers are pretty impressive.
Thanks for all the reviews. I love them. Keep them coming!! ^_^
~*Shichan
Okay I feel better now. ^_^
Shippou: Kowai...
Miroku: Remind me not to anger her.
Everyone else: Hai.
Okay I'd like to thank Peach for helping me with my plot and go read her fic Be True to Me and review so she'll update. And now on with the fic.
CH: 7 Feelings
Sango was seriously getting sick. If Inu Yasha got any more mushy over that girl's fake sadness she would definitely lose her lunch. She had saw Kagome come out and leave after that idiot compared her to Kikyou. Sango was about to follow, but saw that Sesshoumaru was with her and decided to let him handle it. No doubt they were probably now doing something that Sango would not want to intrude in. That thought made her almost give away her position by laughing.
"So can we get back together?" Kikyou said in one of the fakest sweet tones Sango had ever heard before.
'How can this idiot be falling for this? I'm glad that he's not going after Kagome anymore if this is how easy he can be manipulated.' Sango thought.
"I don't Kikyou. I mean, you didn't exactly leave me with many good thoughts of you." Inu Yasha responded.
'Well, I guess he has somewhat of a brain.' Sango thought.
"But Inu, we were so good together. You can't honestly tell me that you haven't thought of me at all since then."
'Oh God, shoot me now.' Sango thought and almost smacked her forehead.
"Of course I've thought of you." Inu Yasha said to keep Kikyou from crying again. "I want to get back together." Inu Yasha said and held Kikyou's hands in his while ignoring the sick feeling that was growing in his stomach.
'Too much for my sensitive stomach.' Sango thought and snuck back into the house. "Something's not quite right about that girl."
"What girl?" Sango turned suddenly to come face to face with Miroku.
"Gods Miroku, you scared me!"
"Sorry, but who were talking about?" Miroku asked. He had been in the dark this entire vacation.
"That girl Kikyou, she's up to something."
"Kikyou's here?!" Sango slapped a hand over his mouth.
"Yes she's here. Now what's the history with her and Inu Yasha?" Sango took her hand away from his mouth, but then slapped him when she felt his hand on her butt. "Can't you stop being a lecher for once and answer my question?" Sango said to Miroku who was on the floor holding his jaw.
"Has anyone told you, you have a really good right hook?" Miroku said.
"Miroku..." Sango started menacingly.
"Okay okay. Come on." Miroku led her to the couch in the living room. "Kikyou and Inu Yasha went out about five months ago. The guy was head over heels for her, and then he caught her cheating on him. He was totally crushed."
"Poor guy, but I can't believe he's just going back to her like that."
"What?! He can't take her back. She's nothing but bad news."
"Yeah, I have a feeling she's up to something. How can he fall for her fake attitude?"
"Well, Inu Yasha just never got over her I guess, not to mention he's incredibly gullible."
"What an idiot." Sango said and sighed. "Well better go tell Kagome."
"Why?"
"I think she has a right to know that the guy doesn't have an interest in her." Sango got up to go to Kagome's room, but Miroku stopped her.
"Look I know Inu Yasha is an idiot for being so gullible and giving into Kikyou, but I also know that he really likes Kagome. If you go talk to Kagome she'll never consider him again."
"And you think it's okay that he keep dragging her along when she's only his second choice when she could have Sesshoumaru who so obviously likes her."
"Do we know the same Sesshoumaru?" Miroku said. "Cause the Sesshoumaru I know is totally unemotional and unattached towards everything." Miroku stated and then remembered how he had seen him kiss Kagome in the garden.
"You're not around to see him with her. Sure he acts the same way in front of us, but Kagome tells me he's really nice to her. I think he really loves her and I'm going to tell her to keep her decision on hold when the other guy is outside probably kissing someone else." Sango said and pulled away from Miroku.
Sango went up the stairs and went to Kagome's door. 'What do I say? Hey Kagome, I stayed and watched Inu Yasha say he wanted to get back together with Kikyou. God why do I always have to be so blunt.' Sango took a deep breath and put her hand on the doorknob. 'Okay here it goes.'
Sango opened the door and her eyes nearly fell out of her head. "Sorry!" Sango shut the door and ran to her room her face completely flushed.
Kagome sat up and blushed a dark red. She and Sesshoumaru had been fully making out on her bed. 'At least we weren't doing other things.' Kagome thought. "I can't believe that just happened." Kagome said.
Sesshoumaru gave a small chuckle and ran his finger across Kagome's cheek causing her to blush even more. Kagome looked into his deep honey eyes that seemed so warm whenever he looked at her. He brought his lips to hers and Kagome pulled back a bit. "I think I should go talk to Sango."
"Later." Sesshoumaru said and pushed her back against the bed capturing her lips again. Kagome gave into the kiss and let his tongue into her mouth. Both of her hands were tangled in his silky silver tresses. One of his hands was in her soft raven locks while the other rested on her hip.
Kagome broke the kiss when she felt his hand run across the skin of her stomach. "I-I don't think I'm ready..." Kagome stuttered.
Sesshoumaru understood what she was talking about. He had never gone that far either, but he had just felt the need to feel her warm body under his fingertips. "Sorry." He said and sat up.
Kagome gave him a smile and a kiss on the cheek. "It's okay, you stopped. I should go check on Sango." Kagome got up and went to the door. "Maybe after the wedding." Kagome said as she reached the door. Sesshoumaru looked up at her with a slight look of shock. She just gave him a small smile and walked out the door.
She came to Sango's door and paused. 'What do you say to someone after they saw something like that? It's not what you think? That's gotta be one of the stupidest lines ever, since it was obviously what she thought. Well Sango is probably just going to tease me anyway.' Kagome opened the door and saw Sango sitting on the bed looking up to see who had come in.
"I would have thought you would have come earlier, but I guess Sesshoumaru didn't want you to leave yet." Sango said. Being that she was alone with Kagome, her teasing nature could come out rather than being embarrassed. She would probably be blushing everytime she passed Sesshoumaru for a while though.
Kagome blushed a bit and sat on the bed next to Sango. "You have no idea."
"He didn't try anything did he? If he did I'll kill him." Sango said and Kagome knew that had Sesshoumaru not stopped Sango would definitely keep her word. But then again Kagome wasn't so sure she would have been incredibly upset if he hadn't stopped. She was in college and old enough for things like that, but she would just rather wait till she was married.
"No he stopped when I asked him to. He was a gentleman, so no beating him up." Kagome said with a smile.
"So I guess this means you made up your mind huh?"
"Yeah I guess so." Kagome said with a smile, but she seemed not as happy as she should have been.
"Okay what's wrong?" Sango asked knowing that something was eating at Kagome. "I would think you'd be happy. I mean I was coming by to tell you Inu Yasha is a jerk and an idiot since it seems he's taking back Kikyou. But you don't care about him in that way so you shouldn't be upset. And you love Sesshoumaru right?"
"Yeah I love him, but it's just that..." Kagome sighed and collected her thoughts. "He hasn't told me how he feels."
"Well, from what I've heard from people he's completely unemotional and doesn't seem to like anyone but Rin. So the fact that he the way he does around you must mean a lot. And he doesn't exactly seem the type for sweet words."
"Yeah I know. I just want him to say it, that's all, even if it's just once." Kagome said a little sadly, but then cheered up. "Then again it's only been a week right?"
"Yeah." Sango agreed. "I'm sure he loves you Kagome. Just give him some time."
Kagome smiled at her friend. "So how are things between you and Kouga?"
"Well, we had a great time when we went out. Once you get pass the whole possessiveness, he a really nice guy."
"But..." Kagome started knowing that was coming from Sango's tone.
"But he's the son of a pretty influential person and what am I? I'm a servant."
"Oh come on Sango. If he loves you that won't matter and you won't be a servant for long. If I recall your 20 birthday is just around the corner and that's the joining age. And you know my dad will take you into the group in a second." Kagome said and she could see Sango cheer-up at her words.
"Yeah I know. And I know it wouldn't matter to him, we already talked about it. It's just that he doesn't think his parents would approve."
"Well, just hold off the wedding till after your birthday."
At that Sango looked at her friend in slight anger and disbelief. "I think you forget who's the one getting married."
"Who knows?" Kagome said.
"So do you want to marry Sesshoumaru?" Sango asked making sure that she knew for sure that she would not be hated for what she was planning to do.
"Yeah, I really do love him. I have no clue how that happened." Kagome said.
"Is this conversation getting a bit too sappy, or is it just me?"
"Nope you're right. We need to go somewhere else where there are other people to keep us from saying sappy things." Kagome said.
"I have some things to do. Why don't you go in to the library? We can talk more at the mall tomorrow if you want." Kagome nodded and went to the library.
Sango left her room and went to Sesshoumaru's room. She knocked on the door and entered when she heard him respond.
Sesshoumaru looked up from his desk hoping it would be Kagome. Instead his eyes met her servant. "What do you want?" He said in the cold voice he used for everyone who wasn't Kagome or Rin.
"Well, you're probably going to marry Kagome and she's my best friend so I came by to give you some advice."
This got Sesshoumaru's attention since he had earlier been thinking about asking Sango about what types of things Kagome liked, but this made it easier and he didn't have to ask for help which he hated doing. He gestured for her to continue.
"Let's see. First off buy her flowers. Kagome is a sucker for white roses and dark colored orchids. Probably shouldn't buy jewelry since as you can tell she's not very gaudy. She loves sunset, sappy music and romantic movies. But most of all you need to tell her how you feel about her. She can't read your mind and she's not going to know you love her unless you tell her."
Sesshoumaru was about to say something about that, but he didn't want to tell anyone about how he felt. 'I should tell Kagome though.' He resolved he would tell her when the moment was right.
"You should also propose to her, well I think you should. I mean just because you're being forced to marry her in a way doesn't mean she doesn't want to hear the words." Sango was quiet for a bit and thought. "I guess that's al I really wanted to say." She then left knowing that he wasn't one for formalities like greetings and farewells.
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'I can't believe I just took her back like that and that we're getting together later today. What kind of an idiot am I? Do I really think that she'll be loyal this time? I went back to her like a trained puppy. What if the others find out? What if Kagome finds out?' Inu Yasha was so lost in though he didn't notice Miroku enter his room until his unnoticed visitor smack him over the head.
"What the hell was that for?" Inu Yasha yelled rubbing his head.
"That was for being an idiot. I can't believe you chose Kikyou over Kagome." Miroku said and made himself comfortable in Inu Yasha's room.
"Hey, it's not like Kagome was there to tell me to choose her." Inu Yasha said even though the words sounded completely wrong to him also.
"Right and she knew all about Kikyou because you told her right?" Miroku sighed. "Look Inu Yasha I don't want to have to drag you out of the depression you were in last time she dumped you."
"First off I dumped her and she's not going to cheat on me this time!"
"Right." Miroku said and left the room.
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Kagome sat in the library reading one of the books that had caught her interest. She must have been in there for about an hour when the door opened. She was thinking it was Sango, but instead saw Sesshoumaru in the doorway.
He walked over and sat next to her on the couch. There was a moment of silence while Kagome waited for him to say something, but he seemed rather content to just look at her. Finally Kagome just book the book down and turned to face him. "Did you want to talk about something?"
Sesshoumaru didn't know what had urged him go in search of Kagome, but he wanted to see her. When she had asked him what he wanted he didn't know how to respond. Kagome seemed to pick up on his confusion although he didn't seem to show it. She just smiled and put her head on his shoulder. "It's okay if you just wanted to be here."
Sesshoumaru was surprised that she knew he didn't have an answer and that she was now cuddled against his side. He put his arm around her and pulled her closer. All of the things that Sango had said came back to him and he knew he should tell her how he felt. "Would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow night?"
"Yeah, I'd like that." Kagome responded.
Sesshoumaru resolved that he could go out tomorrow get a ring and propose to her tomorrow night. He shifted them a bit so they were facing each other and then leaned down and kissed her. "There's still an hour till dinner. What do you want to do?"
"Just stay here with you." Kagome answered and cuddled into his warm embrace. Sesshoumaru smiled and rested his head on hers. They spoke little and just enjoyed each others company till Sango came in to announce dinner and again broke apart one of their sweet moments.
Everyone but Inu Yasha was surprised when Kikyou showed up again to join them for dinner. Sango said something about her having arrived a few minutes before dinner saying that Inu Yasha had invited her before she left Kagome to go eat with the other servants. Kagome again was a little sad that Sango couldn't eat with them.
The entire dinner there was a strange tension in the air. Kagome noticed that Inu Yasha and Sesshoumaru's father obviously did not approve of Kikyou being there. Her father seemed to notice this as well and looked as if he were trying to figure the girl out and why she seemed so disliked.
Kikyou seemed to be doing her best to flirt with Inu Yasha throughout dinner even though there were other people around. Inu Yasha kept shying away from her touches slightly and glancing at Kagome. He didn't feel right acting this way with Kikyou when Kagome was right there. He also didn't like the way his brother seemed to keep looking at her throughout dinner.
Because of all the uncomfortable feelings during the meal, dinner went incredibly quick. Sesshoumaru took Kagome outside while Inu Yasha was left thinking what to do with Kikyou.
"It would seem like the decisions are already made." Ruan said to Tsuyosa.
"It would seem so, though I would have hoped my son wouldn't have chosen that Kikyou."
"She did seem rather fake."
"That's not the half of it. I also have some suspicions that something is going on. Though I don't know the details I do know that she has some connection to the Gumo family."
"We'd better keep an eye on things then."
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"Sango." Sango looked up from her desk to see Kagome's father.
"Yes, Higurashi-sama."
Ruan smiled. "No need for such formalities between us Sango. We're practically family." Sango knew he was right. He had practically taken her in after her parents had died and her uncle had agreed to only adopt her little brother Kohaku. "I wanted to give you something to do. This Kikyou is a most untrustworthy person. I was hoping you could keep an eye on her for me."
"Of course." Sango responded. She had already been planning to do so.
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"This seems to be working."
"What are you talking about?"
"Did I say you could speak, Kagura?" Naraku said as he looked over at the woman standing by his door.
"Forgive me, Naraku-sama."
"Kikyou says that she has everyone watching her like a hawk. They'll all think that she's after Inu Yasha and will keep an eye on her when they should be paying attention to other things."
Kagura wanted to know what he meant, but knew she would only get in trouble if she asked. She wished luck to whomever it was that he was against and hoped they would bring him down. She wanted nothing more than to be free from this work, but was trapped because Naraku was her cousin and held many things over her and her sister Kana.
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"Wow." Kagome said as she watched the sunset with Sesshoumaru. She loved the way the sky took on so many warm colors.
Sesshoumaru had hoped she would like the view. He came up there a lot to think since his mother died. They sat together on the soft grass until the stars were out. Kagome yawned and leaned against Sesshoumaru. Soon her breathing evened out and Sesshoumaru noticed she had fallen asleep.
He lifted her bridal style and took her into the house. He was almost to the stair right when Inu Yasha was saying his farewells to Kikyou. Inu Yasha turned and saw Sesshoumaru holding Kagome. "What'd you do to her?!"
"Quiet. She fell asleep I'm taking her to her room. Not that you should care." Sesshoumaru responded.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Inu Yasha said in an annoyed tone.
"It means that you have your wench." Sesshoumaru said as he went up the stairs.
"So what, now Kagome's your wench?"
"Kagome is not a wench, but if you must know brother dear, she will not be choosing you." Sesshoumaru left a seething Inu Yasha and went to Kagome's room. He set her on her bed and turned to leave only to find she had grabbed onto his shirt. Sesshoumaru sighed and tried to pry her off only to find she had a grip like a bear trap.
Sesshoumaru really didn't want to wake her up, but also didn't want to have to deal with the comments that were sure to arise if he stayed. "Kagome." Sesshoumaru whispered in her ear and shook her lightly. Kagome opened her eyes a bit.
"Sesshoumaru?" She said in a sleep filled voice.
"You need to let go of my shirt if you want me to be able to leave." Kagome blushed a bit but then had a mischievous thought. She tightened her hold and pulled him down on the bed.
Sesshoumaru was taken off guard and fell onto the bed. "Kagome?"
"Stay." Kagome said and snuggled up to him. Sesshoumaru for the first time in his life could feel himself blushing. He sighed and got comfortable. Soon he fell into a deep sleep with Kagome at his side.
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So jealous of Kagome. She gets all the fun. Okays well, next chapter will have more action. I'm updating all my stories this weekend so check them all out. I only have I Must Be Sick and my AFF.net fic left to update. Hope you all enjoyed.
Shichan: Sorry Sesshoumaru, but it seems you don't get a lemon this fic.
Sess: What?!
Shichan: Well I asked everyone what they thought last chapter and only two people replied back. That's not enough to risk changing the rating.
Sess: So just because no one replied I don't get to sleep with Kagome.
Shichan: Well, technically at the end of this chapter you are sleeping with her.
Sess: You know what I meant.
Shichan: Well, it's not my fault. Go complain to the readers.
Sess: How about I just kill them.
Shichan: But then I won't get any reviews.
Sess: And I care why?
Shichan: You do it and I'll tell Kagome.
Sess: You wouldn't dare.
Shichan runs off with Sesshoumaru after her.
Review Responses:
Aira^o^: Thanx for lending me the dolls. They're so cute.
Sith: Yep it is now officially a Sess/Kag fic
Kagomesirene: Thanx for the longest review I've ever gotten
Kagura: Miroku isn't out of the picture, I just don't have much for him to do. But I did come up with a new pairing for him which I don't think has been used before.
Sesshamaru13: Hope everything's okay with that whole parent block thing
KinOfDragons: Hmm...kill Kikyou, that might be interesting
Tamababymiko-chan: Rin and Shippou are in the next chapter, but they have chores to do so they don't get to be in the fic much. Too bad, they're so cute. As for killing Naraku I don't see why not.
La-Rina Ahoui: Yeah I know the Sesshy plushie is too cute to resist
Chocolate: Can you not read them cause the comp won't let you, cause you know you could always just skip the lemony parts.
Peach: Thanks for the ideas, now update your fic. ^_^
Nightkid: Wow that was a lot of begging. Here's your update.
Ladyofthedragons: wow you're physic powers are pretty impressive.
Thanks for all the reviews. I love them. Keep them coming!! ^_^
~*Shichan
