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Finding relationship – chapter 2

Sesshoumaru cares

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"Kagome! Breakfast is ready! Come down now!" Mrs. Higurashi said as she knocked gently on Kagome's door, she heard a muffled '5 minutes more mom~' and sighed, she then decided to try again, now with a mischievous look on her face.

"Kagome you're gonna be late! It's already 7:00, I believe your class start at 7:15." She giggled as she heard a shriek, followed by a loud thud. She was not expecting the thud so she opened the door, she gasped as she saw her daughter lying on the floor, legs tangled up with the blanket.

"Ow..." Kagome grunted as she tried to sit up, her mother helped her up with a sigh.

"Kagome, you should be more careful, now go brush your teeth and~"

"Comb your hair and dress up, breakfast is ready downstairs. Yeah mom I know, you've repeated it a hundred times already since I was 7..." Kagome finished with a sleepy smile, Mrs. Higurashi smiled at her daughter while cleaning up the mess she made.

"I know... but sometimes I just want to repeat it again and again so that you'll learn, don't always wait for me to say those things before you get down." She folded the blanket and rearranges the pillows.

"Ya I know, sorry." She mumbled her apology while putting some toothpaste on her toothbrush; she waited for her mom to say 'okay' before brushing her teeth. She wasn't disappointed.

Suddenly, her cell phone vibrated on top of her computer, and unfortunately slipped down. Kagome, hearing something dropped on the ground, turned around with the toothbrush still in her mouth. She quickly ran towards her cell phone and grabbed it.

"Waaa... my breshus cell phon..." she mumbled, she almost choked on the bubbles, 'I was suppose to say /Waaa... my precious cell phone.../ not breshus!' she thought, slightly amused at herself, she then examined it. 'Phew! No damage! Thank you Kami-sama!'

She didn't open the message and place it once again on top of the computer, Mrs. Higurashi smiled at her daughter.

"Kagome, can I see who text you? If you don't mind at all." Mrs. Higurashi asked gently, Kagome stared at her mother, wondering why she wanted to see it. 'She's my mother after all... I think it's okay... I think Sess-kun won't text me this time of the day, he probably is still sleeping...' she waved her hand, signaling it was okay. Mrs. Higurashi thanked her while Kagome continued brushing her teeth inside her own bathroom.

'I wonder what mom is up to...' she wondered, she tool the glass of water and gurgled, she spit it and washed her face.

In the room stands a curious mother, she opened the message and read it aloud.

(Reminder: / bla...bla...bla... \ = Kagome's text, \ bla...bla...bla... / = Sesshoumaru's text)

A/N: Something is wrong with ff.net, so I change bla & bla as / bla \ & \ bla /, sorry for the problem, even if it wasn't my fault.

\ Ohayou Kag. Are you awake? /

"Sess" Mrs. Higurashi whispered the name, and then she suddenly got the idea that it was her daughter's boy friend! Kagome emerge from the bathroom, rubbing her newly washed face with a light blue face towel. She stopped walking when she saw her mom looking at her cell phone with a dreamy face.

"Okasan?" she called softly, trying to at least get her attention, but to no response, she approached her mom and waved a hand on her mom's face. "Hello! Is my mom still alive?" again, no respond, she glared at her impatiently, "OKASAN! WAKE UP!" she shrieked, she was satisfied when her mom cringed at the intensity of her voice.

"Hai Kagome? You don't have to shout at your mom..." Mrs. Higurashi handed the cell phone to Kagome. "I think its you boyfriend."

"My what?!?!" she squeaked, Mrs. Higurashi stared at her unbelievingly.

"I said, I think it's your boyfriend who text just now." She clarified slowly, Kagome gaped at her mom.

"Mom! Do you honestly think I have a boy friend? You gotta be kidding!" she laughed nervously, Mrs. Higurashi stared at her again with a questioning look.

"Then who's Sess?" she asked with a dreamy smile, Kagome sigh at her mother's reaction.

"Mom, Sess is just my text mate, I was guessing some numbers yesterday and end up on Sess's number, it's a nickname he gave me." She explained with a smile, "So stop day dreaming!" she added with a giggle, Mrs. Higurashi nodded and smiled at her beautiful daughter, but something bothers her.

"But Sess sounds like Sesshoumaru, kinda weird I say." She voiced her thoughts aloud, "Do you think they're the same?" she added with a grin, "Now that won't be so bad, after all he's a well-mannered guy, handsome and kind. I think he'll be a great son-in-law..." she again have the dreamy look on her face, Kagome sighed in defeat.

"Oh I give up, think anything you like to think." Kagome got her school uniforms from the closet and marched into the bathroom and slammed the door shut. Mrs. Higurashi didn't even shift, she still kept on continuing her imaginary grandsons and granddaughters...

"I'll be the one to take care of them and replace from time to time their stinky diapers, but I don't mind! I haven't done that for 3 years, after all, Souta did grow up fast!" she exclaimed as she went downstairs.

~~~~~ 5 minutes later~~~~~

"Oh shit! Mom I won't eat anymore! Bye mom!" she shouted, she opened the door and was surprise to be face to face with Sesshoumaru.

"Morning Kagome." He greeted her with a smile, Kagome felt her heartbeat quickened and for a second didn't know what to say, she straightened herself and smiled at him.

"Morning Sesshy!" she greeted back, Sesshoumaru nodded and began to walk, Kagome jogged up beside him with a cheerful smile.

"What's with the smile on your face?" he inquired, she shook her head and grinned at him.

"Why are you waiting for me? Are you not afraid you'll be late because of me?" she was given a questioning look from Sesshoumaru.

"What are you talking about? It's only 6:45, we're 30 minutes early." He told her calmly, "Let me guess, your mom tricked you." Kagome grab her cell phone to see if he was correct. 'Darn'

"Yeah, I didn't know it." She smiled embarrassingly, she was surprise to see a silver sports car in front of the gates of her house, and she just stared at him.

"Hop in." it was more likely a command, 'Whoa, do I really want to?' she asked herself silently.

"But Sesshy-kun... your fan girls might~"

"I'll protect you." He finished her sentence; she blushed and decided to hop in, not saying anything.

'What am I thinking saying that to her?' Sesshoumaru asked himself as he start the engine, 'Am I really that interested on her? I just met her yesterday and I can say that it wasn't a very pleasant one.' He recalled all those things he said about her, and all of it was a lie.

Kagome on the other hand, was wondering why he said that, 'He can't possibly be in love with me right? After all, we've just met yesterday... and nothing is special about me that a popular guy would fall for me, I must be dreaming if he would ever say that he's attracted to me!' she thought sadly, letting the wind whipped on her face, blowing her hair away from her piercing cerulean eyes.

Kagome suddenly remembered Sess, she got her cell phone and scanned the message, she mentally smiled, 'And I thought that guy is still sleeping.' She smiled secretly.

\ Hello Kag, good morning. Are you awake? /

She fumbled at the keypads, 'what will I reply?' she thought, nibbling her lips, 'anything will do.'

/ Ahehe, yep, I thought you're still sleeping. Sorry for the late reply, I forgot. Gomen! \

She smiled and glances at Sesshoumaru, who has his attention poured on the road. She then, decided to break the silence.

"Sesshoumaru," she started, her fingers fumbling with the hem of her skirt, Sesshoumaru didn't averted his eyes but inclined his head, signaling her to go on. "Do you mind if I call you Sesshy? You know, I got that 'nickname' attitude...." She mumbled, blushing furiously. The red light came and Sesshoumaru stopped for a while and caught the blush, he inwardly smirk.

"It doesn't matter." Was his only reply, he eyed her as she let out a sigh of relief.

"Thanks Sesshy!" she beamed at him, he turned crimson for a second but it quickly disappeared

"Don't mention it." Was his only reply, he felt his cell phone vibrated inside his pocket but decided to ignore it, 'Later' he thought as he stared at Kagome, 'There are more important things to look at right now.'

Kagome realize that they were intently looking at each other's face that they didn't see the light turn to green, they were knock out of their 'quality time' when a bunch of honks can be heard from their backs. Kagome shook her head and pointed her index finger on the stoplight; Sesshoumaru just averted his eyes reluctantly from hers as he drove the car again. 'Stupid people, always interrupting.' He thought angrily, Kagome saw this and started her playfulness attitude.

"Don't worry Sesshy, you can stare at me when we get to school."

~~~~~~~~~~School parking lot~~~~~~~~~~

Many gasps can be heard as Sesshoumaru drove in the parking lot of their school, some of them gape as Kagome tried to open the passenger door but Sesshoumaru's hand stopped hers, he offered to open the door for her with a smile. Kagome was dumbstruck while she waited Sesshoumaru to open the door.

"Thanks Sesshy... ummm... why did you do that for?" she asked curiously, her face turning red. Sesshoumaru didn't reply for he doesn't know what to answer.

"Am I not allowed to do it for you?" he asked, smirking as she shrug her shoulders and got off the car, Sesshoumaru grinned as they continue to receive more stares. He notice some of his fan girls glaring at Kagome, some of them looking at him with teary eyes. He glared at them as he continued to walk beside the raven-haired girl, he noticed her worried look and laid his hand on her tensed shoulders. He heard her sigh.

"Sesshou-kun... I'm not sure about this..." she mumbled, feeling people glare at her back worried her, 'I'm dead for sure.'

"Kagome," he started with a sigh, "I told you not to worry. Trust me, after all, our classrooms are just beside each other, whatever happens to you, I'll know for sure."

Kagome sighed in defeat, 'What could be worse?'

They stopped directly in front of Kagome's classroom; Kagome stared at him, expecting him to go to his room instead of standing there beside her. Sesshoumaru seeing her confused look gave a nod and a silent goodbye as he went to his classroom. Kagome sighed and entered hers, 'Hope nothing bad happens.'

When she entered the classroom, she was taken aback. Sesshoumaru fan girls were smiling sweetly at her; some of them even greet her when they normally would ignore her. 'What's going on in here? Did Kami-sama died or something...'

"Kagome." Yura called her from behind, Kagome turn around and caught a fake smile on Yura's face.

"Errr... hi Yura..." Kagome stiffened as the president of Sesshoumaru fan club grab her hand, she continued on staring at her in a predatory look.

"Kagome, we have a surprise for you, you'll get to know what it is at recess time." Yura smiled once more before releasing her hand, Kagome just stared at her. The thought of her being punched and slap by someone came into her mind.

"I'm in big trouble." She mumbled as she slumped on her chair.

~~~~~ Recess time ~~~~~

"Come on Kagome! We have a big surprise for you!" all the girls nearly drag her out of the classroom. Kagome caught Sango and Kikyou giving her a worried look but she just gave them a reassuring smile.

When they got out of the classroom, girls surrounded the hallway, or should we say Sesshoumaru fan girls, glaring at her angrily. Yura, whom was dragging her, pushed her roughly on the floor. Kagome's shoulder crashed into a metal locker, she cried in pain while the fan girls laughed wickedly.

"That's your punishment for taking our Sesshoumaru-sama from us!" Yura told her coldly, Kagome glared at her.

"What the fuck?! What are you talking about?! I didn't take him from you!" Kagome snapped at them, clutching her injured arm. Yura glared at her; never had she thought that anyone has the guts to defy her, her title as 'the head of Sesshoumaru fan club' was a like a high ranking official in the government. All girls adore her for creating the sacred fan club.

"That no way to talk to me, how dare you! A lowly girl like you would never capture our Sesshoumaru's heart! And you're not even in our group!" she bark at her, Kagome stood up with the support of the lockers, with a smirk on her face.

"Keh! I would never join a fan club that worships a gorgeous guy! And didn't you stupid maniacs ever realize that he was ignoring all your babbles and compliments?! You guys sucks!" Kagome growled at them, she earned a harsh slap from Yura that would surely leave a bruise on her flawless cheek; she could taste some blood as she licked her dry lips. Without warning, she spit it directly on Yura's face with all her might. Yura faltered on her feet, the other members gasped and hurried to Yura's side,.

"Yeah! Go Kagome! Spit again, and now direct it on her eyes so that she won't see her precious 'Sesshoumaru-sama' again! Show 'em what you're made of!" Sango shouted amongst the crowd, she received several glares from the members but they didn't attack her. After all, they have seen Sango angry before, and it isn't funny to remember at all. Sango glared back at them and raised her sleeve, daring them to a fight, the girls scampered away from her. Some of them prepared to attack Kagome for what she had done to their leader.

"Stop. This is my fight." Yura stood up and snatched the tissue her friend has offered to her, she wiped the icky saliva mixed blood off her nose and threw the used tissue away recklessly. "I'll teach you how to respect me, bitch!" she snarled heatedly as she prepared to lunge at her. A calm velvety voice rang on the hallway, stopping Yura's attempt, stopping everybody from glaring at Kagome, and stopping Sango from shouting 'Spit on her, Kagome!'.

"Hit her again and you'll find yourself in hell."

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Sesshoumaru was sitting on the bench by himself, wondering why all the girls didn't appear on the school garden today, normally they would hang out and talk gossips there. He remembered Kag and his cell phone, he got it from his pocket and opened the message.

/ Ahehe, yep, I thought you're still sleeping. Sorry for the late reply, I forgot. Gomen! \

He inwardly smiled as he typed his reply.

\ That's okay Kag. So how's your morning? /

He returned his cell on his pocket, his thoughts suddenly wandered to Kagome.

"Why do I get the feeling that she's in danger right now?" he asked himself aloud, he spotted his half brother with Kikyou and Miroku on the garden, they look so troubled and they look side by side, as if trying to find someone. He didn't bothered moving and watched amusedly at the funny scene, he caught Inuyasha looking at him, followed by the two. They ran towards him with a worried look on their faces, they stopped in front of Sesshoumaru's form, wheezing. They relaxed for a while to regain their breath, Sesshoumaru didn't mind them, continuing to drink his coke.

"Oi Sesshoumaru! Kagome is currently handling a hundred of girls from beating her-"

"Where is she." He interrupted him, his threw his coke aside and stood up without a second thought. The three gaped at him, it was the first time in history that he cared for someone's safety.

"S-she's outside her classroom, we left Sango to help her out of the situation, but the amount of girls in there are too much to handle- so we thought of approaching you-" Miroku was cut short when Sesshoumaru didn't wait any longer, he dashed towards the stairs in full speed, 3 steps at a time.

"Hey! Wait up Sesshoumaru!" they called from behind, but Sesshoumaru didn't pay any heed to them.

"I knew something was wrong!" he shouted, Inuyasha was on his side followed by the two. Inuyasha stared confusedly at his half brother, 'I never thought he would be so angered, he was never been this angry before.' He thought silently.

They came just in time when Kagome was clutching her injured shoulder, Yura smirking evilly. Sesshoumaru growled angrily, he saw a locker was slightly damaged and a thought of Kagome crashing there came to his mind. He gritted his teeth almost painfully, 'How dare they hit her?!'

"What the fuck?! What are you talking about?! I didn't take him from you!" he heard Kagome snapped bravely at them, Yura only glared at her.

"That no way to talk to me, how dare you! A lowly girl like you would never capture our Sesshoumaru's heart! And you're not even in our group!" Sesshoumaru groaned inwardly, 'That bitch is more likely the low girl.' He was secretly glad that Kagome didn't belong to that group.

"Keh! I would never join a fan club that worships a gorgeous guy! And didn't you stupid maniacs ever realize that he was ignoring all your babbles and compliments?! You guys sucks!" when he saw the bitch hurt Kagome, he bared his teeth angrily, if not for Miroku and Inuyasha gripping his shoulders to stop him from attacking the girls, he might have Yura slapped a thousand times that she won't be able to eat for a week. He saw the blood trickle from Kagome's split lips, Yura would pay for every droplets of blood she caused.

"Yeah! Go Kagome! Spit again, and now direct it on her eyes so that she won't see her precious 'Sesshoumaru-sama' again! Show 'em what you're made of!" they heard Sango shouted, Miroku and Inuyasha sweat dropped, Sesshoumaru agreed with her.

When he calmed himself down, he snatched his arms from them. Yura was about to strike the injured girl but Sesshoumaru had enough of it. He finally spoke.

"Hit her again and you'll find yourself in hell."

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The crowd gasped as they heard him, he who they're fighting for. The crowds made way for Sesshoumaru's entrance, giving him a view of Yura's fist a few inches from their target. Yura saw his highness and withdrew her fist, she gave him a sweet smile, which would make him want to barf.

"Oh, Sesshoumaru-sama! I'm only trying to teach this girl a lesson, because she-" a slap echoed to hall, Yura's cheek faced sideward at the impact, her supporters gasp, some of them even fainted.

"You dare to hurt my Kagome, Yura. I won't think twice of kicking you out of this school." He growled at her, after all, his father was the head of the school, even if his dad doesn't include favoritism here, the incident was enough. Many girls fainted when they heard that their Sesshoumaru-sama is taken already, Yura straightened herself, wiping the smudge off her face, the blow was enough to make her lips bleed, her eyes showed her fear as she bowed, yielding. Kagome stared at Sesshoumaru with half lidded eyes, silently questioning him why he said that, Sesshoumaru didn't say anything but glared menacingly at Yura.

"I'm sorry Sesshoumaru-sama, it won't happen again." Yura still has her head down, tears dripping on her face, normally Sesshoumaru hated girls crying, but with this situation, he wanted to make her cry more.

"It certainly won't." he turned his back on her, but not before he caught her glare at his back, he crouched down and gently lifted Kagome's weak body. He stopped as he heard her wince when he touched her arm, he made his movement gentler and lifted her up.

"Sesshou... it hurts..." Kagome whimpered, pained tears escaped her eyes. Sesshoumaru looked at her fragile form and cursed Yura aloud.

"Sango." He called, not looking back. Sango answered with a 'hn?' as she stared at her friend, worries etch her face. Miroku patted her shoulders with a reassuring smile. "You'll be in charge in punishing Yura, anything would do. Whoever disobeys her would have the same punishment." He started to walk downstairs, Sango's face suddenly lit up with a mischievous grin on her face.

"All of you people who are a member of this stupid club!" she started, the girls gave her a frightened look, knowing what Sango's mind is made of when it comes into fight made them shudder.

"One by one, you guys are going to slap Yura hard." The crowd gasped, Sango smirked and stood in front of Yura, "Like this." She slapped Yura hard on her cheek, doubling what Sesshoumaru has done.

"But Sango-chan... that's hurts a lot..." a girl said, the others nodded meekly. Sango huffed.

"As if what she did to Kagome doesn't hurt."

"But-"

"Alright! I'll give you guys 2 choices. A) Slap her twice; B) I'll be the one to slap you twice. Now choose." Sango chuckled when no one answered her, "I'll take that as A then! Fall in line please!" she smiled sweetly at them, some of them cried, they don't want to hurt their leader, but knowing Sango's slap was painful... they only had 1 choice, and that is A.

"Gomen Yura-sama..." the first girl whispered, she slapped her not too hard, Sango glared at her.

"Aya, I said like this." Sango slapped Yura again, "You wouldn't want me to demonstrate again and again don't you? It would hurt your leader more." Sango explained, eyeing the girl as she cried, Ayisa nodded and slapped Yura twice as hard as Sango did, Sango nodded and called for the next one. Miroku and Inuyasha smirked at the corner.

"She might not eat for 3 days or more." Miroku whispered to Inuyasha, a small smiled on his face.

"Serves her right." Inuyasha grumbled.

~~~~~Clinic~~~~~

"Kaede-sama." Sesshoumaru called out, while waiting for the door to open, he stared at the girl in his arms. She was curled up on his chest; she cradled her injured right arm with the other, she look up just in time to caught Sesshoumaru's gaze on her. She blushed and buried her face on his uniform, Sesshoumaru could feel his clothes being soaked by her tears, but he didn't mind at all.

"Oh Sesshou... I don't know what to do without you... I was so scared..." she cried, his eyes softened and gently buried his nose to her raven hair.

"Shhh... Just rest Kagome... I'm here..." he whispered, wondering why he became so soft towards females. The door made a creaking sound and an aged woman came into view. She gasped as she saw Kagome's state.

"Come in Sesshoumaru-sama." She motioned him inside; he nodded his thanks and laid Kagome on the patient bed, careful not to move her right arm. Kagome winced slightly but didn't say it, Kaede gestured to Sesshoumaru to follow her at the end of the room.

"Sesshoumaru-sama, may I ask what happen to her?" she asked with her worried voice, Sesshoumaru nodded and told her the story. When he finished, he heard a creaking sound and turned around to see who it is. Aya was on the door, holding a bow; she silently aimed the arrow at Kagome's heart.

"I'll kill you for what you've done to our Yura-sama." She muttered furiously, but her hand was fidgeting, in truth she doesn't want to do it. Kaede saw it and was about to tell Sesshoumaru, but he was nowhere beside her, she looked back at the scene and was surprise to see Sesshoumaru beside Kagome, holding a shattered arrow with his middle and index finger. Aya was shocked and tried to run, only to be pinned to the wall she was in.

"Aya, you cannot be forgiven." Sesshoumaru glared daggers at her; he tightened his grip on her neck, earning a whimper from her. He was about to crush her fragile neck but a soft voice stopped him from doing it, he turn around to find Kagome sitting up, with the support of Kaede.

"Stop Sesshou... You wouldn't want to be imprisoned ne? And that's okay, I forgive her..." Kagome smiled at Aya, a true smile. Aya's eyes began to water; Sesshoumaru let her crumple on the ground.

"Arigato Kagome-chan... I'm sorry for what I've done..." she said between tears, "From now on I'm in your side, Kagome-chan!" she cried. Sesshoumaru grunted and approached Kagome.

"Aya, that's okay, we can be friends... but no threatening okay?" Aya nodded and left, Kagome let out a relieved sigh and stared at Sesshoumaru, whom was giving her a worried look.

"You let her go just like that? Are you not afraid that she might take revenge on you?" Kaede asked her worriedly, Kagome just smiled and stared at the ceiling.

"I know Aya since nursery school, when she promises, she never break it." Kagome explained. Kaede gave her a nod and left to get some medical needs, leaving the two on their wake.

"Why did you do that?" Sesshoumaru queried her as his hand traveled on her bruised cheek; she winced slightly. Sesshoumaru gave her an apology and withdrew his hand reluctantly.

"The way she aim the arrow at me, I knew she doesn't want to do it, and that she was only sent to do it." Kagome told him, Sesshoumaru remained silent.

"I'm sorry Kagome."

"Sorry for what?"

"For not being there to protect you."

Kagome didn't say anything; he had his eyes on her injured arm. She let out a sigh and smiled.

"No Sesshou... you did protect me..."

"No Kagome, I-"

Kagome silenced him with her index finger lingering on his slightly parted lips, Sesshoumaru could feel her warm finger on his lips and Kagome can feel his warm lips. She reluctantly withdrew her finger and was disappointed when the warmth disappeared.

"You did protect me Sesshou, so please don't be so hard on yourself." She caressed his face with her uninjured hand; Sesshoumaru leaned to her touch and placed his hand on hers. Their reverie was shattered when Kaede came with the some remedy in her hands, Sesshoumaru got up to help her but she shook her head.

"Stay there, Sesshoumaru-sama." She instructed him as she laid the things down on the table, she motioned him to sit on the bed with Kagome and scoop her in his arms. Kagome blushed deep crimson; Sesshoumaru just nodded and obeyed the elderly woman. Kagome still refused to move, blushing all the time.

"Oh I forgot! Kagome, can you please undress so that I can put these medicines in your arm? Because your sleeves can't be stretched and it will cause you pain." Kaede told her wisely, Kagome stared at her in horror.

"W-what? I'm going to undress in front of Sesshoumaru?" she stuttered, she glanced back to Sesshoumaru only to find him looking at her. 'Is he worried about me?' she asked herself, and she got the answer in his eyes.

"Child, this is not the time for modesty, and I'm sure Sesshoumaru-sama is honorable and is not a pervert." Kaede reassured her, Kagome could feel him nod behind her but she still refuse.

"Kagome, trust my word. I assure you I'm not what you think I am." He told her, smirking as she nodded and slowly turned to him.

"But Kaede-sama, my blouse doesn't have any buttons to remove, and I can't lift my arm up." She reminded the old woman, she sighed and got a cutter, which was lying on the table.

"This is the hard part, it is true that you can't remove your shirt. We might need to tear it of." She said with a sad tone, Kagome gasped and shook her head.

"No no no! I only have 2 blouses left at home, you tear this and I'm doomed!" she told her, pressing herself harder on Sesshoumaru's chest in attempt to save her blouse.

"I'll get you a new one, my child. Don't worry about it." Kaede smiled at Kagome's slightly frightened face, Kagome finally nodded and remained still as the elderly woman gently cut the fabric open, exposing her creamy skin. She tried to cover herself but Kaede shook her head, she cut the right sleeve and wasn't surprised to see a dark bruise on her arm. Sesshoumaru mentally cursed Yura for ruining Kagome's perfect skin.

"Kaede-sama, is it broken?" Kagome asked anxiously, Kaede touched the bruise, which Kagome let out a yelp, Sesshoumaru wrapped his arms on her flat stomach as she cried in pain. Kaede took out a roll of bandages and an ointment.

"Don't worry, it's not broken. But you cannot move it freely yet, it will heal in 2 weeks." Kaede told her as she poured the ointment and gently massage it on her arm, Kagome bit her lips to refrain from yelling. Sesshoumaru was busy staring at Kaede as she massage it that he didn't know what Kagome was doing until he felt some liquid fall on his wrist. He look down and was upset to find blood, he raised his head and stared at her as she bit her lips harder.

"Stop Kagome." He commanded her but she shook her head and bit her lips harder as Kaede massage the worse part of her arm, Sesshoumaru snarled at her, but only for her to obey him, he didn't expect her to cry!

"Sesshou- Itaii..." she whimpered, Sesshoumaru looked over to Kaede but she had her attention all on Kagome's arm. His decision resolved, he raised his hand leveled with her lips, Kagome's half lidded eyes stared at it confusedly.

"Bite it." He insisted, Kagome shook her head weakly.

"Sesshou I-"

"Bite it Kagome, don't hurt yourself more." He was prepared of the pain that he would receive, he waited.

"Gomen Sesshou..." She said before sinking her teeth on his hand, Sesshoumaru didn't say anything. Kaede look up when she heard Kagome apologized to Sesshoumaru and was surprised to see him helping to ease her pain. 'When did he change?' she asked herself and continued on massaging Kagome's arm.

'God this hurts like hell!' Sesshoumaru winced mentally as he felt Kagome sinking her teeth deeper on his skin, but he stayed silent, hoping it would be done soon. Kaede gave him a sympathetic look.

After 3 minutes, Kaede finished her rubbing and grab the bandages, she wrapped it on Kagome's greasy arm in a gentle way. Kagome had fallen asleep with her head pillowed on Sesshoumaru's shoulder, Sesshoumaru sigh in relief when Kagome stopped biting his hand. He stared at his hand, 4 punctured mark on top and bottom of his hand. Kaede got up cleaned the mess off the bed as Sesshoumaru gently laid Kagome, careful not to move her bandaged arm. He pulled out a chair and sat beside the sleeping girl, he knew her pain by the way she bit his hand, and he raised his slightly bruised hand and stared at the punctured mark. 'She's in much pain than me.' He shook his head.

"Ahem... Sesshoumaru-sama would you let me bandage your hand, it might get infected." Kaede requested, Sesshoumaru was about to say no but Kaede interrupted him, "Kagome would worry herself over that wound, Sesshoumaru- sama." She reminded him, he thought for a second and knew she was right, he extended his hand and let her bandage it, after a while, Kaede finished and was about to retire to her office but Sesshoumaru spoke quietly.

"Arigato Kaede-sama." He muttered, but enough to reach her ears. She nodded and smiled secretly, 'She's definitely making him feel something... I hope he changes.'

~~~~~ 3 hours later ~~~~~

Kagome's P.O.V.

I woke up feeling a little tired, where was I? I tried to look around but my eyes were still a little blurred, damn. I tried to rub the sleep off my eyes but screamed in pain as I tried to move my right arm; it was doubled when I felt some weight pulling my hand down. Oh yeah, I'm injured thanks to Yura. I was startled when I heard a grunt reply followed by something or someone's breath on my shoulder. I tensed, was it Yura? Am I in hell? But hell doesn't have white ceilings... that mean I'm still alive. I struggled to look at my side but was welcomed by a slight headache, oh great.

Silver hair.

Huh? Sesshoumaru?

Bandaged hand.

Can't be, no one dares to hurt him... right?

He grunted in his sleep and slowly turns around to my view, I gasped.

It is Sesshoumaru... But how can he be...

"Oh, you're awake now Kagome. How are you feeling?" Kaede asked me, oh so I'm in the clinic right now, I didn't try sitting up because I know what will happen if I attempted to.

"I'm quite okay now, Kaede-sama, just a little sore." I told her with a smile, she nodded.

"Good." She sighed and gathered some things.

"Kaede-sama?" Something was bothering me, "How did Sesshoumaru get hurt?" I asked her as I ran my hand on his bandaged hand.

"Don't you remember Kagome?"

Remember? Remember what?

"What do you mean Kaede-sama?" I asked her, did I do this?

She sighed, "He let you bite his hand when you're in pain, he didn't want you to hurt yourself. He saw you sinking your teeth into your lips in pain and he just insist that you bite his hand instead." I stared speechlessly at his sleeping face... I did that? I don't remember at all, maybe because I was busy crying in pain.

But still, it's hard to believe that a guy like him would offer like that. The Sesshoumaru I always hear from other people is exactly the opposite! I nodded as Kaede bid me goodbye, leaving me with Sesshoumaru. I glanced down and noticed his jacket was missing, is he not cold? But I feel warm, I've been in this clinic before and their blankets were not as warm as this. I curiously raised my left hand and examined the fabric and again, I was surprised.

Sesshoumaru's jacket was the thing that kept me warm, how sweet of him! I felt cold all of the sudden as the winter breeze blew itself with the window open. He shivered slightly and I stared worriedly at him. I tried to sit up with the help of my left arm and succeeded quite painfully, I took the jacket from my body and was about to put it on him when I realize that I was naked from waist up! Well... I had a bra of course, but still! Sleeping without your shirt and with a guy on your side was freaky! But I glanced at his face and again, he shivered. I sighed and decided to put it on him, after all, he was the one who saved me.

I pulled up to thin blanket up to my shoulders and tied it behind my neck, I look at myself amusedly, I look like a baby! I covered the jacket to his sleeping form with my left hand, darn! I would be using only one arm for 2 weeks! I was startled when he shifted and opened his eyes, causing me to slightly withdrew and almost bang my injured arm on the wall, he squint his eyes and gave me a worried look.

"What are you doing?"

^_^

Normal P.O.V.

^_~

"Eh?"

"I said what are you doing? You're suppose to rest, Kagome." He reminded her; she blushed when she remembered that she wasn't covered that well and crossed her arms in front of her chest, he didn't seem to care and stood up.

"Why are you still here? Don't you have class to attend to?" she asked, wondering why he was still here, he does know the punishments right?

"I'm excused because I was the one looking after you." He told her as he handed her a cup of warm water, she accepted it with a thankful smile.

"Oh," she took a sip of the water, "Arigato." He nodded, wondering if the thanks were for him being there for her or for the water, Kagome saw it in his eyes and giggled, "For being here with me and for the cup. Arigato Sesshou-kun." She blushed as he smirks at her as he approached her form and sat on the bed beside her, he gently caressed her healing cheek.

"I'm sorry Kagome, sorry for not being there. I promised you that I will protect you but I failed you. I'm sorry." He slouched his shoulder, ashamed, 'you never apologize to someone, why start now?' his ego asked, he shook his head silently, 'I do not know, I just felt ashamed of myself. Promising something but I failed.'

"Sesshoumaru," Kagome sighed, "One more sorry I hear form you, I will not talk to you anymore." She threatened him, he grinned at her and nodded. She shifted and was about to lie down but two arms helped her to it.

"Let me."

Kagome was dumbfounded, she just nodded dumbly and let him help her; he was gentle and all she could think was to hug him when she heals completely. He covered her with his jacket, she smiled at him.

"Sesshou, when can I go home?" she asked him suddenly.

"Anytime Kagome, just tell me." He grab her cell phone on the desk beside him, "Someone text you, you didn't open it." Kagome stared at him confusedly and reach her left hand; Sesshoumaru gave it to her and smiled.

"Your boyfriend?" he teased, Kagome almost fell off the bed.

"No! My mom said the same thing earlier!" she grumbled, he gave her a playful smile and excused himself. 'Probably going to the toilet or something...' she thought amusedly, she read the message and frowned.

\ That's okay Kag. So how's your morning? /

She groaned, remembering what happened earlier just isn't that pleasant to remember, Sesshoumaru had left the time she read it so he didn't hear her groan. She stared at the thing in her hand.

"Will I say it? Or should I just lie... After all he won't know... it's embarrassing to say what happened earlier." She muttered, but a nagging feeling kept her from doing that. She sighed.

/ My morning? Terrible as in T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E! \

She sent it to him and flopped on the bed with a huff, she was surprised to see that he replied to quickly.

\ You know Kag, I know how to read, no need to spell it out for me. /

She blushed deep red, "And here I thought he'll be worried."

/ Fine. How 'bout yours? \

\ ... /

/ What's with the '...'? Something wrong? \

\ Tell your story first. /

She froze, "Should I tell him or not?" she asked herself, "But it's not good to lie to someone." She muttered.

/ I'd rather not tell you, you might just laugh at me. \

\ Humph, try me. /

"Wow he's persistent..." she muttered, slightly amused at his curiosity.

/ An arrogant girl beat me. \

\ Is it that bad? /

/ Errr... ya... \

\ What happened? /

/ My arm and cheek was bruised. \

\ Oh, I'm sorry. Are you okay now? /

/ Ya I think so... \

\ You might as well rest first, text me later if you're feeling okay. /

Kagome thought about it for a moment, "No one to talk to... might as well text him."

/ I have no one to talk to, can we text now? I'm quite bored; my friend just left the room. \

\ Are you sure? /

/ Quite sure! \

~~~~

/ Quite sure! \

Sesshoumaru smiled, but at the same time wondering why she and Kagome had the same incident happened, both had been beaten, bruised cheek and arm. 'It doesn't make sense.' He thought confusedly, 'of all people to guess, it can't be her.' He told himself repeatedly.

\ So what do you want to talk about? /

/ Tell me something about yourself. \

\ And why should I? /

/ Come one Sess! Please! \

He thought for a moment, leaning on the wall beside Kagome's classroom, Mrs. Samui look at him with bored eyes.

"What do you want Sesshoumaru?" she asked, she didn't even look at him while she speaks. The class became silent; Sango gave Sesshoumaru a smile while Yura averted her eyes away from him.

"The nerve of hers..." Sesshoumaru grumbled and straightened himself; "I would like to excuse Kagome from her classes, if you heard what happened." He glared at Yura, whom has her cheeks bruised in a severe way, he smirked evilly, 'She deserves it,' he still remember what Sango reported to him when she visited Kagome in the clinic. He was pleased to hear what happened.

"Oh I heard of it Sesshoumaru, thanks for dropping by, I would like to know Kagome's condition right now." She asked, a little worried, Kagome was the most respectful student she ever had, a nice child and she doesn't deserve to be treat like that.

"She's okay now, Kaede-sama treat her well in the clinic." He told her stoically, Mrs. Samui nodded and glared at Yura.

"If I caught you do that again, I'll be the one to slap you." She threatened her, Yura stiffened but nodded, Sesshoumaru smirked and bid goodbye to the teacher. He sighed and walks silently towards the clinic.

/ Hey Sess! What happened? Why didn't you reply? R u angry? \

\ No, I did something for a while, sorry. /

/ Anyways! You haven't answer my question yet. Tell me something about yourself. \

\ I'm cold. /

/ Don't you have a blanket there to warm you? \

Sesshoumaru almost faltered on his step, 'This girl is stupid.' He thought silently and straightened himself when the head teacher came into sight, he bowed and greeted her. It's a good thing she didn't talk about him not being in the room now.

\ Don't you have any common sense? /

/ Oh pardon me nut head! I didn't know what you mean of 'cold'. \

\ You're dumb, Kag. /

/ Oh yeah? You're a stupid nut head, dim-witted guy; you're more stupid than me! \

He sighed, "This is nonsense." He mumbled, he sighed when he got to his destination.

\ Okay Kag, text you l8r, I'm visiting a friend right now. /

He didn't wait for her reply as he entered the room, Kagome jumped in surprise and would have fall off the bed if it weren't for Sesshoumaru's quick movements. She was half way on breaking her neck but Sesshoumaru had his arms ready to catch her. She closed her eyes and waited for the impact but it never came.

"You can open your eyes now Kagome." He smiled at her as she shakily opened her eyes, she caught the amusement dancing in his eyes and blushed. He gently helped her up, careful of her injured arm. She suddenly spoke.

"Arigato Sesshou-kun," she blushed deep crimson, he nods his head, and "Did you tell my mom" she asked.

"Yes I have told her, I got your number from Sango. Your mother was relieved that you were okay and is in my care." She nodded and smiled brightly at him, he stopped from breathing for a moment but remembered how when she asked something, he sat down on the bed beside her.

"Did she say anything else?"

He stayed silent for a moment, and then he remembered something.

"She mentioned about me being a great son-in-law. I don't know what she meant by that." he told her; he wasn't surprised to find her blushing deeply.

"Errr... don't mind her." She smiled, embarrassed at what she heard. "Can I go home now? I know it's only 12:00, but I'm beginning to starve!" she changed the subject; Sesshoumaru heard a growl came from her stomach and smiled.

"Okay," he stood up and helped her, it was hard for her to steady herself with only one hand, he noticed this and scooped her in his arms. She let out a "eep!" but remained unmoving, he then noticed that she was still wrapped with his jacket, he silently smiled, 'It makes her look like she's mine.' He mentally slapped himself for even thinking of that, there's no way that can happen.

"But Sesshou-kun, do I have anything to wear? It is embarrassing to go out without a shirt... you need your jacket back, it's cold outside..." she mumbled shyly, he remembered Kaede brought in some buttoned clothes, which was placed on the table just beside him.

"Kaede-sama brought these." He opened the paper bag, pulling out a buttoned blouse and a zipper-sweater, he handed it to her. He offered her a hand but she shook her head shyly.

"I should do this on my own Sesshou, after all I will live like this for 2 weeks." He nodded and turned his back on her, he occasionally hear her wince and is always ready to see if she is okay but she always says she was okay.

"Darn buttons." She muttered, it was hard to fasten a button with only one hand and she was thinking of calling him for help, but her modesty kept her from doing it. After 2 minutes and she haven't finish dressing herself; he decided to turn around. She protest but he shrug her off, she blushed deep crimson as he fastened the buttons for her.

Then without hearing a knock, the door burst open, revealing 2 panting people on the door. Their eyes turn wide in shock when they caught the two in a close distance, their thoughts were confirmed when they saw Sesshoumaru's finger on Kagome's button.

"Kyaa- Sesshoumaru I can't believe you! My friend was injured and you're molesting her?! How dare you! I'm gonna kill you! Miroku let go of my arm- Miro-" she kept on trashing, trying to pry her arms away from Miroku. Miroku on the other hand, got a bruise from Sango for accidentally touching her chest when he prevented her from attacking the guy.

"And I thought the famous Sesshoumaru was honorable." Miroku shook his head as he caressed his bump, a little smirk on his face.

"I assure you Sango, I'm not a pervert like Miroku. And I certainly won't molest her in this condition. I'm still sane." He told them with a cold tone, Kagome nodded, blushing all the time. Sango blushed and backed away.

"Sorry for that, I shouldn't have judged your intensions like that." Sango mumbled, Sesshoumaru just nodded and continued on dressing her. When he finished, he clothed her with the sweater; he heard a few gasp when he moved her right arm in order to insert it inside the sleeve. He mumbled a few apologies to her.

"Where are you going Kagome?" Sango asked, worried filled her tone as she approached the girl.

"I'm going home for now, but don't worry, Sesshou-kun will bring me home." She smiled at him as he slung her backpack on his left shoulder. Sango pulled Kagome's uninjured hand and led her on the end of the room, Sesshoumaru and Miroku gave them a confused look.

"Are you sure Sesshoumaru didn't try anything to molest you? As far as I know, you wouldn't even let a guy touch your hand." She whispered silently to her, Kagome glared at her, her cheeks turning faint red.

"Sango!" Kagome hissed, "It's not what you think!"

"Well, what can I do? What will you think if Miroku has his hands on my shirt button?" she asked her, as if stating the obvious.

"I won't think of anything, for all I know he might be dead right now."

"Ya you're right." They both stifle a laugh, Sesshoumaru and Miroku shrug and followed the girls as they exited the room, but not before leaving a note to Kaede that they already left.

~~~~~

"I'm sorry Kagome, but it's already 12:15, Miroku and I would be late if we-"

"Don't worry Sango! It's okay!"

"Are you sure?"

"Positive, now go before you get a detention!"

Kagome sighed in relief as the two dashed away, they bid each other goodbye and Kagome was left in Sesshoumaru's care once more.

"Ready to go Kagome?" Sesshoumaru asked her, the passenger door opened for her.

"Uh- Hai!" she lowered her head as she stepped in and Sesshoumaru closed the door for her, she watch his as he rounded towards the driver's door, silver tresses cascading with the wind. She sighed.

"He's damn sexy." She muttered before he stepped in, he slid her bag on the backseat and started the engine and drove off.

~~~~~

He felt something heavy landed on his shoulder gently, he was surprised to see Kagome had fallen asleep and unconsciously resting her head on his shoulder, he sighed and continued driving. 'She's really tired, might as well let her sleep.'

After a few minutes, he arrived outside her front gate, wondering if he should let her sleep further or wake her up. He sighed and took the second choice.

"Kagome we're here." Sesshoumaru gently shook her shoulder; she moaned in her sleep and cuddled closer to him. He could feel the heat radiating from his cheek. He really don't want to wake her, seeing her sleeping so peacefully made him wonder why she didn't have any boyfriend. She mumbled something like 'Crescent Moon' in her sleep.

'Crescent moon?' he wondered what she meant by that. She stirred on his shoulders and stared at him with her sleepy eyes.

"Sesshou-kun, are we there yet?" she mumbled sleepily, he nodded and got off the car, he opened the door for her and she stepped out, her feet wobbled for a second and lost her balance, falling in his arms.

"Are you alright Kagome?" he asked worriedly.

"Uh- hai, sleepy I guess..." she murmured as he steadied her, she blushed and thanked him silently.

"Keys? I can open the door for you." He offered, she nodded and pointed at the bush beside the door. He just stared at her. She blushed when she remembered that he didn't know where she hid the keys.

"It's just hanging somewhere, with a white crescent moon as keychain." She explained, he gave a nod and crouched down, he noticed something shining and extended his hand, he grab it and stood up. He examined the keychain, 'Crescent moon, just like what she mumbled in her sleep.' He shook his head and opened the door, letting Kagome enter first. He then returned the key to its place. Hanging on a bush?

"Okaasan I'm home!" she kicked off her shoes and changed in her doggy slippers, Sesshoumaru quirked an eyebrow, 'So she likes dog eh?' They were surprised when Mrs. Higurashi just came out of nowhere and was about to hug Kagome but Sesshoumaru blocked her, getting hug instead.

"Oh Kagome! Are you okay?" she asked as she hugged 'her' tighter, Sesshoumaru grunted in respond. Kagome giggled and pat her mother's shoulder.

"Okaasan, it's alright, I'm okay, but can you please release Sesshoumaru?" Mrs. Higurashi glanced beside her and saw her daughter, she then look up and saw Sesshoumaru's not-so-happy face.

"Oh1" she backed away and bowed her head, "Sorry about that Sesshoumaru." She smiled at him, he nodded.

"Kagome's arm is injured and I'm sure that you wouldn't want to make it worse." Mrs. Higurashi nodded and smiled.

"Thank you for taking care of her, Sesshoumaru-sama. But if you don't mind... I mean, can you come here during mornings and go with her to school and come back at the afternoon? Because I'm afraid that she might get hurt again, just these days please. At least until she heals completely." Mrs. Higurashi pleaded; Kagome blushed hard and shook her head.

"Okaasan!"

"I don't mind at all." Sesshoumaru answered politely, Kagome gaped at him but Mrs. Higurashi just clapped her hands together.

"Perfect! Thank you Sesshoumaru-sama!" she thanked him with a motherly hug, Sesshoumaru sighed in defeat, Kagome sweat drop. Sesshoumaru caught the words the elderly woman whispered.

"Take care of her, someday she'll be yours. You can count on that." She backed away and smiled, acting as if nothing happen. He didn't say anything but deep inside he wonder what she meant by that.

"Okay!" she clapped her hands again, "I'm going out for a while! Have fun you guys!" with that, she dash out of the house, leaving Kagome frustrated.

"Grrrr... mom..." she muttered angrily, Sesshoumaru just smiled.

"You know, your mother is very hyper." He told her amusedly, she huffed and turned her back to him as she went upstairs, he sighed and followed her. Kagome was still fuming angrily that she didn't notice a skateboard lying just on her next step. She shrieked as she felt herself falling backwards.

'Oh God oh God oh God!' her mind screamed and she closed her eyes, waiting for the painful inevitable. To her surprise, a strong arm wraps itself on her falling body.

He stared amusedly at her frightened face, her eyes closed as she waited for her painful fall. He had his other hand on the handrail and the other on her slim waist.

"Are you always so clumsy, Kagome?" he teased her, she opened her eyes and was surprised to meet golden orbs, she tried to lift herself but remembered that her right hand was still injured. She groaned aloud.

"Arigato Sesshou-kun," she told him in a sarcastic voice, "Now can you please help me?"

He mentally smiled as he picked up her body bridal style; she gave a small squeak at the sudden movement and glared at him.

"I can walk by myself you know...." She grumbled, he grinned at her.

"I know you can walk by yourself clumsily..." he received a pinch on his nose for that, he glared at her playfully, "No one dares to do that to me." He mumbled, Kagome heard it and smirked.

"I dared."

He silently smiled, 'She really has guts. I like it.' He mentally punched himself for even thinking of that. He gently kicked her door open and took a sniff, a smile crept on his face, 'Her scent lingers... sakura and cherry... that was mother's favorite...'

He gently lowered her feet on the ground; she gave her thanks and was took a step, only to trip on Sesshoumaru's foot. He instantly had his arms around her once again.

"You're really clumsy." He sighed and sat her down on her couch, she sighed tiredly.

"Yeah yeah whatever, I'm just tired." She gently pats her left side, beckoning him to sit down. He nodded and soundlessly sat down beside her. They stayed silent for a while, trying to relax. She surprised him by crawling closer and laid her head on his shoulder. He stiffened but didn't do anything, he relaxed when he noticed her shallow breathing and glanced down only to find her slumbering.

"You must be very tired Kagome..." he whispered, smiling as he ran his fingers on her raven locks, causing her to moan slightly in her sleep. He stared at his bandaged hand, 'It's worth it.' He felt tired all of a sudden and unconsciously moved Kagome's sleeping body and gently lowered her head on his lap, his bandaged hand lying on her side in order to prevent her from falling off the couch.

He then allowed sleep to dominate him.

^o^

The four of them decided to visit Kagome right after school, Sango insisted, as well as Kikyou. Inuyasha just nodded and Miroku smiled. They were greeted by a silver sports car parked outside Kagome's house. They exchanged knowing looks and smirked.

"Perhaps they could be together." Sango mumbled happily, "It's about time, next month would be Sesshoumaru's birthday party. I bet all of the girls will go there and claim Sesshoumaru as theirs. With Kagome there as his girlfriend, they would stop." She smiled at the thought of her best friend with a popular guy, whom she just met face to face yesterday.

"I doubt it." Inuyasha huffed, the trio glared at him, "What?! We all know Sesshoumaru isn't capable of caring, and now you're saying that he can love her? I'll bet 60 bucks!" he grinned confidently, Sango gave the other two a smirk.

"It's a deal then."

Sango pressed the doorbell, expecting it to open any second, but after a while, no one opened the door.

"Sango?" Kikyou asked, she received a smile from the elder woman.

"Turn around guys." She commanded softly, Miroku nodded without questioning her, as well as Kikyou. But Inuyasha gaped at her.

"For what!?" he asked angrily.

"I said turn around." Sango gritted her teeth, arms crossed on her chest, tapping her foot impatiently. Miroku got the look on her face and decided to save the arrogant boy from Sango's wrath.

"Inuyasha, at least be a gentleman and obey." Miroku sweat drop when Inuyasha turned around angrily, "Good puppy." That made Inuyasha mad, he glared at Miroku with his famous you-dare look. Luckily, Kikyou butted in and patted Inuyasha's shoulder in order to calm him down. He relaxed a little but still glared at the pervert. Miroku gave Kikyou a thankful look and she smiled at him.

Sango saw them turned around and quickly rummage through the nearby bush for the key, she found it and stood up.

"Okay guys, come in." she announced as she heard the door clicked open, they just stared at her.

"Isn't this trespassing?" Miroku asked with a questioning look, Sango smiled at his dumbness.

"Only a few people know where the key is hidden, and I'm one of them. Now come in or I'll drag you!" Sango snapped at them, they quickly stepped in as Sango hanged the key on the bush.

"Where are they?" Kikyou asked quietly.

"I do not know." Miroku replied, Inuyasha still stood in one side, arms crossed arrogantly.

"Kagome?" Sango called out, but no one replied, "Maybe she's upstairs."

They nodded in unison, Sango step up first followed by Miroku. Miroku had a perverted smirk on his face as he followed the movement of her skirt.

'I wonder what it feels like...' he thought silently, he brought up his hand and was about to touch her skirt when his hand was abruptly slapped away by Sango, an angry look on her face.

"But Sango... I just want to touch the material... it looks so soft and smooth..." he whined, Inuyasha only chuckled at his dull excuse.

"You want to touch her skirt or you just want to grope her bottom?" Miroku didn't say anything, but his eyes showed his true intensions, he just gave Inuyasha a thank-you-very-much-for-getting-me-into-trouble glare.

"No problem bro, anytime." Inuyasha replied coolly, ignoring Miroku's glares.

"Miroku... you'll get your price later." Sango glared at him, her tone promised pain, he smiled nervously and reluctantly retreated his hand, Sango stepped aside and glared at him. "You go first pervert." She commanded angrily, then a thought came into his dim-witted mind.

"My dearest Sango... I didn't know that you also want to grope my bottom..." Sango turned bright red and hit him square in his eye, he stumbled slightly and accidentally touched Kikyou's chest.

"Kyaa!!! Pervert!!!" she slapped him hard on his cheek, he fell on Inuyasha's chest, unconscious.

"Oh crap!" he groaned miserably, he followed the two girls with Miroku on his shoulder. They stopped at Kagome's door and Inuyasha immediately let go of the pervert.

"Man that hurts!" Miroku groaned aloud, rubbing his abused nose.

"Shut up guys!" Sango hissed, glaring at the two immature boys, Miroku stood up silently when Inuyasha offered a hand.

"Kago-" Sango poke her head on the door, she gasped at the sight of the two cuddled together, Kikyou heard the gasp and decided to investigate, followed by the Inuyasha and Miroku. Miroku crawled under Sango's shocked form, Kikyou on top of Sango followed by Inuyasha. They all gape at the two.

"60 bucks for me Inuyasha." Sango announced triumphantly, Inuyasha growled at her.

"Hell no! I just said that he's not capable of caring and loving!"

"But look, he cares for her."

He remained silent for a moment, thinking of an excuse, "But he doesn't love her!"

"Soon Inuyasha, now give me the 30 bucks! Just give me the other 30 bucks when they fall in love." Sango reached out her palm happily, Inuyasha grunted and handed her the money. Grumbling about stupid girls. Sango dismissed that and focused on the scene.

Kagome's head was pillowed on Sesshoumaru's chest, with his arms wrapped around her petite body, supporting her as she laid her head on his chest. A cold winter breeze made its way towards the two, making Kagome shiver slightly. Sesshoumaru unconsciously tightened his hold on her and rest his chin on her head. She sighed contently and cuddled closer.

Inuyasha gaped at them all the time, Kikyou's eyes widened, Sango jaw drop and it hit Miroku's head, he let out a painful yelp, which woke up the slumbering couple. (A/N: sorry that it had to end here... *ducks a watermelon*)

Kagome stirred when she heard a familiar cry; she tried to sit up but was pulled down when she felt arms circled on her waist in a protective manner. She turned around only to find Sesshoumaru wide-awake, they both squint their eyes at the brightness of the room when Sango glide the curtain open. Their eyes finally cleared, leaving Kagome blushing when she realized their close position, and that includes their faces were just an inch apart.

"Ahem." Miroku interrupted their thoughts, Kagome quickly shifted and accidentally hit Sesshoumaru's nose with hers. She blushed deep red and quickly mumbled her apology; she turns around only to find herself and Sesshoumaru as the center of attention. She glared at Miroku but remained silent.

"Sorry to interrupt your 'moment', we were just visiting the girl and see if she's okay." Inuyasha mumbled, giving his brother a smirk, Sango and Kikyou nodded. Kagome was about to retort that her name is Kagome but Sesshoumaru beat her to it.

"You know her name dear brother, and I suggest you to use it." He glared at him, Inuyasha growled and turn around with his back facing them. Miroku cleared his throat and smiled nervously.

"Now now- this is not the time for fighting- Are you okay Kago-"

"I bet she's feeling pretty well in my brother's arms." Inuyasha grumbled, Kagome's patient finally snapped, she quickly ran towards Inuyasha and kick him on his butt. He let out a yelp as he banged his head on the wall and plummet on the ground unconscious. Kagome let out a triumph smile and plop herself on the couch with Sesshoumaru.

"As I was saying, before I was rudely interrupted-" He reached for Kagome's heavy dictionary and drop it directly on Inuyasha's nose on purpose, "Oops it slipped?" he silently smiled at his sweet revenge, 'That's for what you did to my nose.' He thought with an evil smirk, Inuyasha let out a painful groan but is still unconscious. "Lucky me." He grumbled, "Are you okay now Kagome?" he asked her with a smile. Kagome gave him a friendly smile and nodded.

"Ya, kinda... just a little sore but it's okay, thanks for Sesshou-kun here." She only gave Sesshoumaru a bright smile. Sesshoumaru gave her a nod and again wrapped his arms around her. Miroku smirked.

"Relax Sesshoumaru, she's all yours." A dog slipper came flying onto his face. Kagome grumbled and relaxed once again.

"Oh yeah," Sango piped in, "Your words kept flying on the school campus, it even spread to the neighboring school."

"And which words is that?" Sesshoumaru quirked an eyebrow, Miroku rubbed his nose with his sleeve, 'Why is my nose always the target?'

Miroku stood in front of the two girls, "Imagine my hair is silver." Kagome stifled a laugh, "Sango is Kagome." Kagome gave him a confused look but nodded. "And this dog slipper is Yura." The girls burst in fits of laughter, Sesshoumaru only smiled at the picture on his mind.

Miroku started the demonstration by slapping the fluffy slipper first.

"You dare to hurt my Kagome, Yura. I won't think twice of kicking you out of this school." He mimicked Sesshoumaru's voice. Kagome was laughing so hard that she didn't notice that she was leaning on Sesshoumaru's chest and her face buried on the crook of his neck. Sesshoumaru just stared at her with a smile on his lips.

Miroku skipped to his left, the fluffy slipper in front of his face, he cleared his throat and spoke, "I'm sorry Sesshoumaru-sama, it won't happen again." Kagome wanted to roll on the floor in fits of laughter but Sesshoumaru stopped her by tightening his arms on her.

Skipped to the right, "It certainly won't." he turned his back and threw the slipper away, Miroku gave Sango a signal and she sat down on the floor and decided to run with it, she clutched her right arm and gave a hurt expression. Miroku had a smirk behind his mask. 'This is going to be good.' He crouched down and lifted Sango up, but not before receiving a death glare from Sango for 'accidentally' touching her bottom.

He gave her a what-did-I-do look. Sango knuckles turned white and punched him on the face.

"I believe this is not part of the show." Kikyou giggled, Kagome and Sesshoumaru nodded as well.

"Did I do that to you Sesshou-kun?" she asked sweetly and smiled at him, Sesshoumaru shook his head. After that...

The room explodes.

"Why did you kick me you- you-" Inuyasha stood up and glared at Kagome, oh how he wanted to call her ^Bitch^ ^Wench^, Sesshoumaru's eyes glowed, his brother know too well what he was to say next.

"Me what?" Kagome glared at him.

"Don't say it Inuyasha." Sesshoumaru warned, his chest vibrated as he let out a warning growl, Kagome rubbed her face against his chest in attempt to calm him down a bit. He ceased his growling but still glared at Inuyasha. Sango and Miroku noticed the awkward atmosphere and laughed nervously.

"Sesshoumaru, lemme ask you something." Inuyasha told him as he dusted himself, Sesshoumaru quirked an eyebrow but nodded.

"And what is it dear brother?"

"Are you interested on making Kagome as your girlfriend?"

The room grew silent, what Sesshoumaru was thinking, nobody knows. Kagome shifted uncomfortably in his arms, trying to wiggle from his grasp. She doesn't want to hear his answer because it would only hurt her, everybody knows Sesshoumaru wouldn't fall for a girl like her; he was far too high for her to reach. For him, she was just a peasant and he... a prince whom nobody is allowed to touch.

She began to squirm like mad, she averted her eyes from him and focused it on the ground Sesshoumaru growled and tightened his arms on her, preventing her from running.

"Stop that." He commanded her; she immediately stopped but still has her eyes glued on the floor mat, as if it was the most interesting thing she had seen in her life.

"Don't say it. I don't wanna hear it. I want to go out." She told him angrily, he smiled at her growing frustration.

"You're much prettier when you're angry." He complimented her, Kagome glared at him and quickly disentangled herself from him. Standing in front of him with her index finger pointed at his face crossly.

"Look Sesshoumaru. I don't want you to fill me with compliments that I stupidly think those are true. Just say the damn NO for heaven's sake!" she growled out, trying to contain her rage. They were surprised when he just chuckled and gave her a serious look.

"What if I am really interested on making you my girlfriend?

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Yay another chapter done! Did you like it?? Huh huh?? Sorry it took a while to update this fic, I'm really sorry!

Oh and a question of CrissyKitty! About being confused between the part where kag and sess were arguing then they're friends already... they stayed for a while in the ice cream shop and they somewhat cool off. Talking and chatting even if Sesshoumaru only nods is okay. And we all know that Kag is a forgiving gurl =)

Tnx for everything!

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