Otherside
Chapter 6: Royal Flush
Hey seamonkeys (oops, someone's been hanging out with captain Murphy!) Just thought I would try to be timely and post this chapter asap. I have received so much positive feedback about this story so far! Thank you so much! Also, I know you pervs (LOL) are all excited about the possible bath scene coming up and I will try not to disappoint! Also, I know I pitch this a lot, but I HAVE FAN ART FOR THIS STORY! I'm just wanting to see the reaction I get so I'll know whether I should post it or not..LOL.
Ps YOU GOTTA LISTEN TO the Red Hot Chili Peppers album 'By the Way' to totally groove on this story. RHCP totally gets me in the writing mood, especially their past 2 albums!
Well, I won't keep ya waiting anymore, I proudly present chapter 6, Royal Flush!
Standard disclaimers apply
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARoyal Flush
Kagome whipped her head around so fast, she was sure she heard something snap.
"OW!" she squealed.
Sesshomaru chuckled lightly, something that was terribly unusual for him to do.
Kagome was tempted but did not dare face him, for she was afraid of what she would see.
'A bath?! Since when do demons take baths?!' she was baffled. InuYasha had never bathed...at least not around her!
She looked down and saw pieces of Sesshomaru's armor scattered everywhere, reminding her of her present situation. Rin and Jaken were gone, gathering supplies for the next week, and she was stuck with a very attractive naked demon!
Kagome kept her head down as she continued to gather the clothing from the ground, forcing her head to stay down. She was no hentai!
Still, it was very comforting to know that he had a light side, though a spontaneous one!
She had finally gathered everything and was starting to walk back to camp when she realized she had left her bag back by the edge of the stream that Sesshomaru was swimming in...naked.
'UG!' she anguished. This could get dirty...
Sesshomaru floated effortlessly around in the stream the same way he had done for a thousand years. It had been forever since he had been in such a good mood.
His body suddenly felt more alive than it had in a long time, and it was all because of that kiss. His frozen heart had started to thaw, and he was starting to accept the fact that this woman had power over him...
'I will take her as a mate, there is no doubt as to that,' he thought.
His brow furrowed slightly. What if she did not want a mate? She is young, even by human standards.
Human.
He did not think about the fact that she was mortal. He didn't want to.
She was a priestess, and in a way, still was. Surely there was some way she could prolong her life...
'The Kyosetsu! It is the only way!'
He stood up in the water, thankful for his new revelation. All they had to do was find the rest of the stone!
Sesshomaru drew his shimmering wet hair into a ponytail with his hand in an attempt to keep it behind his shoulders and out of his face.
He looked down at his right hand, and then at what remained of his left arm. When he was clothed, you barely noticed that he was missing an arm, but he did. It was something that shamed him, particularly because it was caused by his half-breed brother. Everything in his life now somehow seemed to be connected to InuYasha. Even Kagome!
Kagome, would she care that he disfigured?
His heart told him no, and he believed it. He was not one who liked to share his weaknesses with others, but now it seemed not to matter. This woman made him feel empowered, and she saw through his cold exterior.
She had told him she 'cared about him'.
He wanted more than that, he wanted her to love him.
How?
Kagome tried to keep her eyes shut as she used her hands to feel for her bag. She was not having any luck with this.
Sesshomaru turned around and saw her crawling around on all fours like a blind man. What was she doing?
"Kagome?"
Kagome jumped up in surprise, accidentally opening her eyes to see a very nude Sesshomaru...
"Didn't we all ready do this Sesshomaru? Only I was naked and you were- oh nevermind!" she yelled in exasperation. She had given up trying to be modest long ago.
Sesshomaru stood up in full view, obviously very comfortable with his body. He had to stifle a laugh (which he did often now) when Kagome tried to cover her eyes with her hands.
If she didn't want to swim with him, maybe he'd just have to make her!
With one swift movement, he reached forward and grabbed the woman, dragging her into the cold stream!
Kagome came up out of the water looking a lot like an angry creature of the Black Lagoon, arms forward and a lot of gagging.
Sesshomaru's right arm came to her forehead and pushed all the jet black hair out of her face, then came to her sailor shirt and started tugging on it.
Kagome was more than a little angry.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOU BIG DEMON PERV!" she shouted.
Sesshomaru relished in the moment, trying to savor it while he could. It was not everyday that he was able to be light hearted and not worry about being his usual emotionless self.
"I want you to swim with me," he ordered.
Kagome stood in the shoulder height water, freezing and annoyed.
Perhaps another time she would have eagerly played along with Sesshomaru's jovial mood, but being that the water was freezing, and this was her last pair of clean clothes, she was fuming.
"Like I said, didn't we do this-"she stopped.
It was then she got a good look at the Adonis-like demon.
He was sculpted better than any statue, and his eyes flickered like the stream. The only thing off was his left arm...
Sesshomaru noticed the bra and panty clad woman was staring at his arm, and suddenly his mood turned sour.
"Yes, that is where that whelp cut my arm," he said with disdain. His worst fears were correct, the girl had gone straight for his weakness.
He started to get out of the water when he felt a smooth hand caress his shoulder. He turned towards its owner and looked into her eyes. The pity he feared was not there, only concern.
"Did it hurt?" she asked softly.
"Feh," he said unconcerned, "it takes more than a scratch to take down a demon as mighty as myself."
Kagome walked towards him and encircled her arms around his waist. Sesshomaru breathed in deeply and watched cautiously as the girl pressed her lips against his left shoulder and kissed him.
"I know it hurt, Sesshomaru."
Sesshomaru looked into her tear-filled eyes. Was she crying for him?
"I do not need your pity, Kagome."
"I do not pity you, Sesshomaru. I do worry about you."
Sesshomaru turned away, pained at her reaction.
"Why would you worry about me? I am a demon. Humans and demons were never meant to coexist, much less worry about one another."
He got out and walked towards where his clothing was piled at. His eyes darted to Kagome as she rose slowly out of the water, wearing nothing but a bra and skirt. His heart softened as he took her in again, he knew he could not be angry with her.
"I do worry Sesshomaru. I can't lose you, not now."
Sesshomaru merely continued dressing, pretending to ignore her.
Kagome, tears filling her eyes, dressed and walked in the direction of the well. When she disappeared from sight Sesshomaru mentally slapped himself.
'Why would you let her leave? She was trying to show you she doesn't care about your flaws!' his conscience scolded.
He clenched his hand around Tokijin and with one fell swoop sliced it into the water, causing a massive wave. He was so angry with himself.
'I had best go retrieve her before she gets herself into trouble,' he thought.
'Ahhhhh! Sesshomaru! Help!" came a scream from the woods.
Sesshomaru's heart froze in his chest.
"Kagome!" he yelled.
Without a second thought he dashed into the woods to try to save the woman who held his heart captive...
End of chapter 6! You like?
Thanks so much for the reviews guys! Sorry everything the chapters are so small, but I want to give the story a book feel, and I HATE rushed fanfics. Let me know how you feel about this one...what happened to Kagome? Will Sesshomaru finally admit he loves her? Will there be more nudity? LOL guess we'll see on Monday! EMAIL ME EMAIL ME EMAIL ME! I want your comments! Love you all!
Sophie