AN: Got so many reviews it just inspired me to write the next chapter so
quickly ^_^
Shichan: Drowning in all the sap. *grabs onto something fluffy and stands on what looks like a cloud* Where'd all this fluff come from?
Miroku: I think you went overboard with the WAFF in this fic.
Shichan: Maybe, atleast it can't get any worse.
Miroku: Really? I thought you were going to write a lemon for the next chapter.
Shichan: Oh yeah...
Miroku: But you get complaints that your lemons are too short.
Shichan: Then I'll make the next one longer. Anyway can't blame me. Can't write what I don't know.
Miroku: Would you like to know? *hand strays to Shichan's backside*
Shichan: SUKEBE! *slaps Miroku*
Shippou: What just happened?
Shichan: Don't ask. Okay hope you enjoy the new chapter and please remember to review. *Shichan and Shippou poke the unconscious Miroku with pointy sticks.*
CH: 8 Asking
Sesshoumaru pulled the girl next to him closer and nuzzled into his face against her neck taking in her sweet scent. It made him a little light headed and addicted to her even more. He ran his hand through her raven locks and nipped lightly at her shoulder. "Aishiteru Kagome."
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Sesshoumaru sat up slowly in his bed. Unlike the other nights when he would be angry and frustrated to find himself alone in bed, he was only filled with a sense of desperation and hope that Kagome was waking up alone as well. He went to bathe before going to the dining hall.
While sitting in the steaming water he could only think of one thing, how stupid he had been to not have made his feeling known to Kagome. He thought of all the chances he had let slip through his fingers and of all the times when he should have said something, but had opted to save his reputation instead. 'Right now I would give up my reputation if it meant that I could hold her against me and not worry of whether or not she wished to be there.
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Kagome awoke to the new day with the remembrance of her resolution to confront Sesshoumaru. 'But how am I going to get him alone?' All the other times he had always went to her and now she had to find a way to get him away from all his admirers, especially Saiya.
After a bath Kagome put on a white kimono with colorful cranes embroidered in it. She wished her mother had packed her more than one dress, but it was alright. 'I have to do this. I have to know how he really feels.' With a nod to her reflection she stepped out the door and almost tripped over Shippou.
"What are you doing here Shippou?"
"I wanted to ask you something before we went to breakfast." Kagome stooped down to be eye level to the little kitsune and waited for his question. "Do you like Kana?"
"He seems nice." Kagome answered. 'But a little fast.' Kagome added in her mind, but then she remembered how Sesshoumaru had kissed her during her second night staying with him and blushed.
"I didn't mean like that. I meant would you consider marrying him?" Shippou clarified.
"Whatever gave you that idea?" Kagome asked, a little surprised by Shippou's sudden question.
"I-I don't want you to marry him." Shippou stated. His eyes seemed to be pleading with her.
Kagome gave him a small smile. "Don't worry Shippou. He hasn't offered and I don't really think I'd accept if he did."
"Good." Shippou smiled and grabbed Kagome's hand and they walked to the dining hall. "What about Sesshoumaru, do you want to marry him?"
Kagome smiled down at Shippou. She knew that he and Rin wanted her to get together with Sesshoumaru. "Let's just say, I wouldn't be totally against the idea."
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Rin sat next to Sesshoumaru waiting for Kagome to come. She pouted when she saw Saiya come in and sit across from Sesshoumaru since he again sat at the end of the table. But then Rin smiled as she saw Kagome and Shippou walk in.
"Kagome-chan!"
"Hello Rin." Kagome hugged the little girl after she had jumped out of her chair and hugged Kagome's leg. Rin then tugged out the chair she was sitting in and both she and Shippou practically pushed Kagome into it. Kagome just giggled at the attempts of the two children.
"Ohayou Sesshoumaru-sama." Kagome smiled at the youkai lord.
"Ohayou Kagome." Sesshoumaru was relieved to see Kagome walk in with the kitsune as her only company, but slightly winced when he heard her call him Sesshoumaru-sama. 'You never did tell her it was alright to call you anything else, and she's showing you respect.'
'Come one Kagome, you can do this. Now how are you going to get him alone?' Kagome sat in silence thinking while waiting for the meal to be served. "Ne, What are you doing today Sesshoumaru-sama?" Kagome asked. She ignored the glare she received from Saiya.
"I have nothing planned." Sesshoumaru answered. He silently hoped the she would ask him somewhere, but before she could talk Saiya did.
"Well if you having nothing to do Sesshoumaru I would love to keep you company today." Both Kagome and Sesshoumaru inwardly groaned.
"Ohayou Kagome." Kagome looked up to see Kana seat himself across from her. "I had a nice time with you yesterday, I was wondering if you would like to keep me company today." Kana had overheard what had happened and was adamant to keep Kagome away from Sesshoumaru.
"Umm...actually I was thinking of spending time with the children." Kagome finally answered when she noticed that Sesshoumaru wasn't going to say anything. In truth he was trying his hardest not to say anything because he wanted her to be happy and was still not sure what her feeling were towards Kana and himself. He was slightly surprised when he heard her refuse Kana's offer.
Breakfast went quickly with the children telling Kagome all the things they wanted to do today. She would nod and make small comments of how certain things sounded like fun. After the meal he was led from the room by Shippou before Kana could talk to her. Rin stayed with Sesshoumaru.
"Is Sesshoumaru-sama going to come play too?" Rin asked with a hopeful look.
"I'm sorry little child, but Sesshoumaru has grown up things to do that don't include a human girl like you." Saiya said as she latched onto Sesshoumaru's arm.
Rin just nodded sadly and ran after Kagome and Shippou.
"What do you think you are doing?" Sesshoumaru said in a very deadly tone.
"Look Sesshoumaru. We've been here for a while already and you have yet to present me with my ring. I want it before I start to think that you don't love me." Saiya whined. Neither had noticed that Kana had left and was now in pursuit of Kagome.
"It is my ring to give who I wish and I do not have any intentions of giving it to you." Sesshoumaru stated and began to walk away after getting his arm back.
Saiya ran in front of him. "I'm not letting you leave without me." Sesshoumaru pushed her out of the way and walked pass her.
Sesshoumaru finally made his way to where Kagome was, but paused when he saw what was going on.
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Kagome had made it to the library since the children had said they wanted to draw and she remembered there were inks and paper in there. However, when she sat down she heard the door open and Kana walk in. "Hello Kana, what brings you here?"
"I wished to be in wonderful company." Kana stated and saw the blush rise in Kagome's cheeks. 'Now to go in for the kill.' He sat next to her a little closer than Kagome would have liked.
After a few minutes of watching Rin and Shippou drawing while sitting on the ground Kana turned to Kagome saying her name to get her attention. When she turned to him he was ready to ask his question. "I know we haven't known each other very long Kagome, but I was wondering if you would honor me by accepting to be my mate." He presented her with his ring. Kana smirked inside because he knew who was watching at the door.
Sesshoumaru had just opened the door when he had heard that and paused. He saw he shock on Kagome's face and heard her begin to stutter, but he didn't stay to hear her answer. No female would turn down Kana. He was about as sought after as Sesshoumaru himself.
Kagome was in shock. 'He's-he's asking me to be his mate.' Then Kagome got a flash of how Sesshoumaru would always look at her before he kissed her and she knew she couldn't accept Kana's offer. "I-I...um...I don't think I can accept your ring Kana. Gomen, but I don't love you." Kagome got up and ran from the library in search of Sesshoumaru.
Kana was left sitting in wonder. He had never been rejected before and this human had done it twice. He was confused and slightly sad though he didn't know why.
Shippou sighed and let out the breath had been holding. He knew how Kagome caved under pressure and was incredibly happy that she didn't this time.
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Kagome ran out and caught sight of Sesshoumaru. She ran after him, but got blocked by Saiya. "Oh Kagome, I heard that we're going to be sisters." Saiya said in a fake cheery voice.
Kagome wasn't fooled and tried to pass her, but she wouldn't give up. Kagome was getting aggravated, but then saw Ryuujo coming over. Ryuujo gave Kagome a little smile and "accidentally" bumped into Saiya and spilt her glass of wine of her kimono.
Saiya screamed and ran to her room. "Arigatou, Ryuujo-san."
"Think nothing of it. I didn't like her much any way." Before Kagome left Ryuujo gave her one piece of advice. "Trust me Kagome-chan, he wants you. Sesshoumaru-sama is just a little unsure of himself. I can sense these things." Ryuujo gave Kagome a wink and then walked back to her mate.
"You do know that Saiya is going to want to kill you right." Ryuujo's mate said as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Hai I know. But think of it this way. She won't dare do anything while I'm friends with the Lady of the Western Lands."
"How can you be so sure that they will get together?"
"You doubt me?" Ryuujo said in mock hurt. "They would be good for each other. Sesshoumaru hurts inside though he doesn't show it and Kagome is really nice and I'm sure she can heal him."
"Really and here I thought you just wanted to be meddlesome and anger Saiya."
"That's just a bonus." Ryuujo laughed.
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'Where did he go?' Kagome wondered. She sighed. She had lost sight of Sesshoumaru and being human couldn't find his scent. 'Just great.' Kagome thought and went out to the garden. She sat on the grass and just pulled at the grass.
"Should you not be inside with your mate?" Kagome froze when she heard a familiar voice behind her.
"I was looking for you." Kagome said not even dignifying his accusation with an answer and without turning around.
Sesshoumaru sat next to her. "Why? You have a mate now, you should be with him." No matter how much Sesshoumaru was hurting inside he would not keep Kagome from being happy if she truly did not want him.
"What are you talking about?" Kagome questioned. She still didn't look at him. It wasn't because she was ashamed, it was because now that she was with him she was trying to build up her courage to ask him all the questions that had been running through her mind.
"Kana asked you to be his mate did he not." Sesshoumaru stated in his usual calm tone.
"Hai, but I turned him down." That definitely got his attention.
"Why?" He turned to look at her, but she still hid her face. He stood looking at her for a moment, but she didn't answer. He brought his hand to her chin and turned her face till she was looking at him. "Why, Kagome?"
"Because I'm in love with someone else." Kagome stated. "But I don't know if he feels the same way." She added.
"He would be a fool for not feeling the same way." Sesshoumaru stated with a conviction in his voice that made Kagome smile.
"Yeah, well he hasn't shown that he cares much." Kagome said still smiling.
"Perhaps he just doesn't know how to show it." As they spoke they were both getting lost in each other's eyes and unknowingly getting closer each second.
"I just wish he'd tell me."
"Maybe he'd have an easier time showing you." Sesshoumaru closed the small distance between them and captured Kagome's lips with his. This was nothing like the intense first kiss they shared or the innocent ones after. This kiss was as if they were both showing all of their emotions love and fear to each other.
Sesshoumaru caressed Kagome's lower lip gently with one of his fangs. She let out a small moan and parted her lips when she felt Sesshoumaru's tongue asking for entrance. He ran his tongue over every part of her mouth leaving no section untouched or untasted. Sesshoumaru couldn't enough of how she tasted and how her scent seemed to intensify and drift around him over riding all of his senses.
Kagome's shy responses as she finally brought her tongue to tentatively run across his were driving Sesshoumaru crazy. He could feel his need for her growing and all the dreams that he had been having came back to his mind. He knew he had to pull away before he gave in and took her right there in the garden.
Sesshoumaru pulled back ad smiled at the dazed look Kagome had. It was nice to know he had the same effect on her that she had on him. He pulled his hand out of her raven locks which it had somehow gotten tangled in and again fingered the small ring in his pocket. 'No better time than now.' He thought and brought the ring out.
"Kagome?" Kagome came out of her daze and looked at him. She could tell that he was nervous about something though she doubted anyone else would have been able to tell, but his eyes gave him away. Sesshoumaru tried to think of what to say exactly. He didn't want to come off sounding like Kana had, but he couldn't think of anything better. He took her hand and placed the small ring in it, hoping that she wouldn't need an explanation.
Kagome looked down at her hand when she felt him place something in it. What she saw made her almost pinch herself to make sure she wasn't dreaming. She looked the small ring over. It was a beautiful shining white almost like it was made out of a pearl. She couldn't stop the small tear that ran down her cheek.
Sesshoumaru pulled her close thinking he had done something wrong when he saw her begin to cry. "Gomen, Kagome." He was about to say something more, but she shook her head.
"I'm crying because I'm happy." Kagome said after hearing the worry in his voice.
"So does that mean you'll be my mate?" Sesshoumaru asked, hoping he didn't sound as pathetically hopeful as he thought he did.
"Hai." Kagome said and Sesshoumaru slipped the ring on her finger. Once it was on Sesshoumaru didn't have a chance as Kagome practically pounced on him raining small kisses on his face. Kagome noticed what she was doing and blushed. "Gomen, Sesshoumaru-sama."
Sesshoumaru just gave a small laugh. "I think you can just call be Sesshoumaru now, Kagome." He pulled her back down to him and kissed her again.
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So now they're together, but will Kana and Saiya just give up? What about the jewel and Naraku? Okay I think there's going to be a lemon next chapter. Hope you all enjoyed. Please review.
Sorry too tired to write responses to my reviews, but I got so many and I was so happy ^_^ I'll try and get to them next time. You guys are so great.
~*Shichan
Shichan: Drowning in all the sap. *grabs onto something fluffy and stands on what looks like a cloud* Where'd all this fluff come from?
Miroku: I think you went overboard with the WAFF in this fic.
Shichan: Maybe, atleast it can't get any worse.
Miroku: Really? I thought you were going to write a lemon for the next chapter.
Shichan: Oh yeah...
Miroku: But you get complaints that your lemons are too short.
Shichan: Then I'll make the next one longer. Anyway can't blame me. Can't write what I don't know.
Miroku: Would you like to know? *hand strays to Shichan's backside*
Shichan: SUKEBE! *slaps Miroku*
Shippou: What just happened?
Shichan: Don't ask. Okay hope you enjoy the new chapter and please remember to review. *Shichan and Shippou poke the unconscious Miroku with pointy sticks.*
CH: 8 Asking
Sesshoumaru pulled the girl next to him closer and nuzzled into his face against her neck taking in her sweet scent. It made him a little light headed and addicted to her even more. He ran his hand through her raven locks and nipped lightly at her shoulder. "Aishiteru Kagome."
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Sesshoumaru sat up slowly in his bed. Unlike the other nights when he would be angry and frustrated to find himself alone in bed, he was only filled with a sense of desperation and hope that Kagome was waking up alone as well. He went to bathe before going to the dining hall.
While sitting in the steaming water he could only think of one thing, how stupid he had been to not have made his feeling known to Kagome. He thought of all the chances he had let slip through his fingers and of all the times when he should have said something, but had opted to save his reputation instead. 'Right now I would give up my reputation if it meant that I could hold her against me and not worry of whether or not she wished to be there.
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Kagome awoke to the new day with the remembrance of her resolution to confront Sesshoumaru. 'But how am I going to get him alone?' All the other times he had always went to her and now she had to find a way to get him away from all his admirers, especially Saiya.
After a bath Kagome put on a white kimono with colorful cranes embroidered in it. She wished her mother had packed her more than one dress, but it was alright. 'I have to do this. I have to know how he really feels.' With a nod to her reflection she stepped out the door and almost tripped over Shippou.
"What are you doing here Shippou?"
"I wanted to ask you something before we went to breakfast." Kagome stooped down to be eye level to the little kitsune and waited for his question. "Do you like Kana?"
"He seems nice." Kagome answered. 'But a little fast.' Kagome added in her mind, but then she remembered how Sesshoumaru had kissed her during her second night staying with him and blushed.
"I didn't mean like that. I meant would you consider marrying him?" Shippou clarified.
"Whatever gave you that idea?" Kagome asked, a little surprised by Shippou's sudden question.
"I-I don't want you to marry him." Shippou stated. His eyes seemed to be pleading with her.
Kagome gave him a small smile. "Don't worry Shippou. He hasn't offered and I don't really think I'd accept if he did."
"Good." Shippou smiled and grabbed Kagome's hand and they walked to the dining hall. "What about Sesshoumaru, do you want to marry him?"
Kagome smiled down at Shippou. She knew that he and Rin wanted her to get together with Sesshoumaru. "Let's just say, I wouldn't be totally against the idea."
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Rin sat next to Sesshoumaru waiting for Kagome to come. She pouted when she saw Saiya come in and sit across from Sesshoumaru since he again sat at the end of the table. But then Rin smiled as she saw Kagome and Shippou walk in.
"Kagome-chan!"
"Hello Rin." Kagome hugged the little girl after she had jumped out of her chair and hugged Kagome's leg. Rin then tugged out the chair she was sitting in and both she and Shippou practically pushed Kagome into it. Kagome just giggled at the attempts of the two children.
"Ohayou Sesshoumaru-sama." Kagome smiled at the youkai lord.
"Ohayou Kagome." Sesshoumaru was relieved to see Kagome walk in with the kitsune as her only company, but slightly winced when he heard her call him Sesshoumaru-sama. 'You never did tell her it was alright to call you anything else, and she's showing you respect.'
'Come one Kagome, you can do this. Now how are you going to get him alone?' Kagome sat in silence thinking while waiting for the meal to be served. "Ne, What are you doing today Sesshoumaru-sama?" Kagome asked. She ignored the glare she received from Saiya.
"I have nothing planned." Sesshoumaru answered. He silently hoped the she would ask him somewhere, but before she could talk Saiya did.
"Well if you having nothing to do Sesshoumaru I would love to keep you company today." Both Kagome and Sesshoumaru inwardly groaned.
"Ohayou Kagome." Kagome looked up to see Kana seat himself across from her. "I had a nice time with you yesterday, I was wondering if you would like to keep me company today." Kana had overheard what had happened and was adamant to keep Kagome away from Sesshoumaru.
"Umm...actually I was thinking of spending time with the children." Kagome finally answered when she noticed that Sesshoumaru wasn't going to say anything. In truth he was trying his hardest not to say anything because he wanted her to be happy and was still not sure what her feeling were towards Kana and himself. He was slightly surprised when he heard her refuse Kana's offer.
Breakfast went quickly with the children telling Kagome all the things they wanted to do today. She would nod and make small comments of how certain things sounded like fun. After the meal he was led from the room by Shippou before Kana could talk to her. Rin stayed with Sesshoumaru.
"Is Sesshoumaru-sama going to come play too?" Rin asked with a hopeful look.
"I'm sorry little child, but Sesshoumaru has grown up things to do that don't include a human girl like you." Saiya said as she latched onto Sesshoumaru's arm.
Rin just nodded sadly and ran after Kagome and Shippou.
"What do you think you are doing?" Sesshoumaru said in a very deadly tone.
"Look Sesshoumaru. We've been here for a while already and you have yet to present me with my ring. I want it before I start to think that you don't love me." Saiya whined. Neither had noticed that Kana had left and was now in pursuit of Kagome.
"It is my ring to give who I wish and I do not have any intentions of giving it to you." Sesshoumaru stated and began to walk away after getting his arm back.
Saiya ran in front of him. "I'm not letting you leave without me." Sesshoumaru pushed her out of the way and walked pass her.
Sesshoumaru finally made his way to where Kagome was, but paused when he saw what was going on.
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Kagome had made it to the library since the children had said they wanted to draw and she remembered there were inks and paper in there. However, when she sat down she heard the door open and Kana walk in. "Hello Kana, what brings you here?"
"I wished to be in wonderful company." Kana stated and saw the blush rise in Kagome's cheeks. 'Now to go in for the kill.' He sat next to her a little closer than Kagome would have liked.
After a few minutes of watching Rin and Shippou drawing while sitting on the ground Kana turned to Kagome saying her name to get her attention. When she turned to him he was ready to ask his question. "I know we haven't known each other very long Kagome, but I was wondering if you would honor me by accepting to be my mate." He presented her with his ring. Kana smirked inside because he knew who was watching at the door.
Sesshoumaru had just opened the door when he had heard that and paused. He saw he shock on Kagome's face and heard her begin to stutter, but he didn't stay to hear her answer. No female would turn down Kana. He was about as sought after as Sesshoumaru himself.
Kagome was in shock. 'He's-he's asking me to be his mate.' Then Kagome got a flash of how Sesshoumaru would always look at her before he kissed her and she knew she couldn't accept Kana's offer. "I-I...um...I don't think I can accept your ring Kana. Gomen, but I don't love you." Kagome got up and ran from the library in search of Sesshoumaru.
Kana was left sitting in wonder. He had never been rejected before and this human had done it twice. He was confused and slightly sad though he didn't know why.
Shippou sighed and let out the breath had been holding. He knew how Kagome caved under pressure and was incredibly happy that she didn't this time.
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Kagome ran out and caught sight of Sesshoumaru. She ran after him, but got blocked by Saiya. "Oh Kagome, I heard that we're going to be sisters." Saiya said in a fake cheery voice.
Kagome wasn't fooled and tried to pass her, but she wouldn't give up. Kagome was getting aggravated, but then saw Ryuujo coming over. Ryuujo gave Kagome a little smile and "accidentally" bumped into Saiya and spilt her glass of wine of her kimono.
Saiya screamed and ran to her room. "Arigatou, Ryuujo-san."
"Think nothing of it. I didn't like her much any way." Before Kagome left Ryuujo gave her one piece of advice. "Trust me Kagome-chan, he wants you. Sesshoumaru-sama is just a little unsure of himself. I can sense these things." Ryuujo gave Kagome a wink and then walked back to her mate.
"You do know that Saiya is going to want to kill you right." Ryuujo's mate said as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Hai I know. But think of it this way. She won't dare do anything while I'm friends with the Lady of the Western Lands."
"How can you be so sure that they will get together?"
"You doubt me?" Ryuujo said in mock hurt. "They would be good for each other. Sesshoumaru hurts inside though he doesn't show it and Kagome is really nice and I'm sure she can heal him."
"Really and here I thought you just wanted to be meddlesome and anger Saiya."
"That's just a bonus." Ryuujo laughed.
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'Where did he go?' Kagome wondered. She sighed. She had lost sight of Sesshoumaru and being human couldn't find his scent. 'Just great.' Kagome thought and went out to the garden. She sat on the grass and just pulled at the grass.
"Should you not be inside with your mate?" Kagome froze when she heard a familiar voice behind her.
"I was looking for you." Kagome said not even dignifying his accusation with an answer and without turning around.
Sesshoumaru sat next to her. "Why? You have a mate now, you should be with him." No matter how much Sesshoumaru was hurting inside he would not keep Kagome from being happy if she truly did not want him.
"What are you talking about?" Kagome questioned. She still didn't look at him. It wasn't because she was ashamed, it was because now that she was with him she was trying to build up her courage to ask him all the questions that had been running through her mind.
"Kana asked you to be his mate did he not." Sesshoumaru stated in his usual calm tone.
"Hai, but I turned him down." That definitely got his attention.
"Why?" He turned to look at her, but she still hid her face. He stood looking at her for a moment, but she didn't answer. He brought his hand to her chin and turned her face till she was looking at him. "Why, Kagome?"
"Because I'm in love with someone else." Kagome stated. "But I don't know if he feels the same way." She added.
"He would be a fool for not feeling the same way." Sesshoumaru stated with a conviction in his voice that made Kagome smile.
"Yeah, well he hasn't shown that he cares much." Kagome said still smiling.
"Perhaps he just doesn't know how to show it." As they spoke they were both getting lost in each other's eyes and unknowingly getting closer each second.
"I just wish he'd tell me."
"Maybe he'd have an easier time showing you." Sesshoumaru closed the small distance between them and captured Kagome's lips with his. This was nothing like the intense first kiss they shared or the innocent ones after. This kiss was as if they were both showing all of their emotions love and fear to each other.
Sesshoumaru caressed Kagome's lower lip gently with one of his fangs. She let out a small moan and parted her lips when she felt Sesshoumaru's tongue asking for entrance. He ran his tongue over every part of her mouth leaving no section untouched or untasted. Sesshoumaru couldn't enough of how she tasted and how her scent seemed to intensify and drift around him over riding all of his senses.
Kagome's shy responses as she finally brought her tongue to tentatively run across his were driving Sesshoumaru crazy. He could feel his need for her growing and all the dreams that he had been having came back to his mind. He knew he had to pull away before he gave in and took her right there in the garden.
Sesshoumaru pulled back ad smiled at the dazed look Kagome had. It was nice to know he had the same effect on her that she had on him. He pulled his hand out of her raven locks which it had somehow gotten tangled in and again fingered the small ring in his pocket. 'No better time than now.' He thought and brought the ring out.
"Kagome?" Kagome came out of her daze and looked at him. She could tell that he was nervous about something though she doubted anyone else would have been able to tell, but his eyes gave him away. Sesshoumaru tried to think of what to say exactly. He didn't want to come off sounding like Kana had, but he couldn't think of anything better. He took her hand and placed the small ring in it, hoping that she wouldn't need an explanation.
Kagome looked down at her hand when she felt him place something in it. What she saw made her almost pinch herself to make sure she wasn't dreaming. She looked the small ring over. It was a beautiful shining white almost like it was made out of a pearl. She couldn't stop the small tear that ran down her cheek.
Sesshoumaru pulled her close thinking he had done something wrong when he saw her begin to cry. "Gomen, Kagome." He was about to say something more, but she shook her head.
"I'm crying because I'm happy." Kagome said after hearing the worry in his voice.
"So does that mean you'll be my mate?" Sesshoumaru asked, hoping he didn't sound as pathetically hopeful as he thought he did.
"Hai." Kagome said and Sesshoumaru slipped the ring on her finger. Once it was on Sesshoumaru didn't have a chance as Kagome practically pounced on him raining small kisses on his face. Kagome noticed what she was doing and blushed. "Gomen, Sesshoumaru-sama."
Sesshoumaru just gave a small laugh. "I think you can just call be Sesshoumaru now, Kagome." He pulled her back down to him and kissed her again.
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So now they're together, but will Kana and Saiya just give up? What about the jewel and Naraku? Okay I think there's going to be a lemon next chapter. Hope you all enjoyed. Please review.
Sorry too tired to write responses to my reviews, but I got so many and I was so happy ^_^ I'll try and get to them next time. You guys are so great.
~*Shichan