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Chapter 10: Persuasions

Hey kids. How was your Halloween? Frylock, Meatwad and Master Shake kept me company, so it wasn't too bad. LOL. Anyway, I know some of you were pretty steamed because of the cliffy at the end of chapter 9, and because of the length, and I'm sorry. But hopefully this chapter will be a band aid to your chapter 9 wounds! : p

This is more of a continuation of chapter 9, pertaining to the bed sharing incident, and a little more of senior cliffy.

This chapter is a little racy, so if you're fickle about love scenes (not that I guarantee one!) I recommend you skip some parts. THIS CHAPTER IS NOT A LEMON! just a serious R rating.

Standard disclaimers apply!

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Persuasions

No matter how many times she tried to push it out of her mind, Kagome could not get over the fact that she was sharing a bed with Sesshomaru.

She had tossed and turned endlessly, trying in vain to force herself to sleep. Nothing had worked. The fireplace at the end of the room had only made her more aware of the man next to her; his warmth, his movements. It would be a difficult situation for any woman.

Kagome looked up at the ceiling above her. It had been painted by a very talented artist to show two people embracing, surrounded by clouds and spirits. Unfortunately, it only served as another reminder of the predicament Kagome was in.

'I know I am in love with him, but I can't bring myself to tell him,' she thought. It hadn't taken her long to all but forget InuYasha, but the scar his rejection left on her heart still had not healed. What if Sesshomaru didn't want her?

No, he had to feel something for her. What about that talk about making her his queen, or the times he'd rescued her, or kissed her?

Kagome bit her lip in anxiety. He hadn't said anything about how he actually felt about her though, and that made it iffy.

She played innocently with the hem of her garment as she mentally debated how Sesshomaru felt about her, unaware of what was going on in the mind of the man next to her...

Sesshomaru had never been one who slept much. It gave him a strange feeling, knowing that he had missed some part of his life, and being a demon, he needed very little.

Of course, sharing a bed with a beautiful woman would count as a reason to skip rest as well.

Sesshomaru himself had tried to force his eyes shut, but Kagome's light scent was more powerful than eyesight. He would have turned on his side, but the wound was still a little sore. No matter what he did, he was stuck next to her.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw her lithe fingers playing with the neckline of her robe, flashing an occasional glimpse of cleavage. Sesshomaru shifted uncomfortably amidst the sea of blankets. 'Is she trying to torture me?' he thought.

After about an hour of contemplating, Kagome had decided she was tired of being seen as some innocent young girl. She knew she loved Sesshomaru, and she was 51 sure he felt the same. If she couldn't get him to say it, then maybe she could get him to show it...

Sesshomaru was just about to fall asleep when it happened.

He had finally forced his eyes shut and managed to ignore her scent when he heard her.

"Oh, Sesshomaru..." Kagome had moaned.

Sesshomaru's eyes shot open and he sat up to face the sleeping vixen. Had she just moaned his name in ecstasy?

He stared hard at her innocent face, looking for a sign that would cause concern, but found none. Surely he hadn't imagined it.

His gaze fell to her chest, which was rising and falling slightly more than normal, indicating she was having some sort of dream.

'Is she dreaming about me?' he wondered.

'..that feels really good...' she moaned again.

Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow. What kind of dream was she having where she said things like that?

Kagome rolled towards him, her hand innocently landing on his muscled abdomen.

This was too much for Sesshomaru. He had to leave now before he lost control of himself and escalated the situation. Unfortunately, though he was strong enough to sit up and move around on the bed, he would not be able to stand without Kagome's help.

He knew he was trapped.

Sesshomaru's stare fell to her angelic face, framed by her long chocolate colored locks of hair. Her lips were a deep red from her state of unrest, and her long, black lashes rested lightly on her cheekbones.

The final straw came as he noticed a long pale leg extend from the satin robe, leading up to a nearly exposed hip...

Sesshomaru could take it no more.

Turning his body towards the vixen, he lowered himself until her face was but a few inches from his.

Wrapping his arm around her he gently pulled her towards him until her body was in full contact with his.

Kagome's large blue eyes opened, and she smiled brightly at him, thankful for his advances.

Sesshomaru smiled back at her, and leaned forward to meet her in a kiss. Her soft tongue licked at his, making him respond even more. Sesshomaru brought his hand to her leg and held her tightly to him. He could not stop himself now, and neither could Kagome.

Kagome broke the kiss and stared at him with a look of concern on her face.

"What is it Kagome, have I hurt you?" he asked, genuinely concerned.

Kagome shook her head. "No, it's just that..."

Sesshomaru knew what she was going to say, he could see it in her eyes.

"You have never done this before?" he asked, smiling at her.

Kagome blushed, she had no idea it was so obvious.

"It is alright Kagome, I will be gentle."

"I know, it's just that, I don't want to get hurt again..." her eyes started to water.

Sesshomaru looked at her and understood. She was afraid he would break her heart the same was InuYasha had.

"I love you Sesshomaru, I really do. I don't think I could ever go back to being the woman I was. I could never be without you!" she openly cried and wrapped her arms around him.

Sesshomaru held her as well, unable to speak.

After a moment he held her face in his hand and spoke to her.

"Though I may not look it Kagome, I am not an evil being. Though I do not hesitate to take down those who go against me, I do not kill without reason. Though I do not say that I love, does not mean that I do not. Do you understand?"

Kagome nodded her head lightly, tears trailing down her face.

"I may not have always done things you would consider to be 'good' or 'pure', but I would never do anything to hurt you. InuYasha may be my brother, but we are nothing alike. I would never hurt you, Kagome. Never."

Sesshomaru then held Kagome close to him and kissed her face until her tears were gone.

They held each other like that until sleep overpowered them, and evening came.

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After two hours of silence, it looked as though the coast was clear.

Koeki crept noiselessly through the door of the master bedroom, towards the sleeping couple. His instructions had been clear. Obtain the girl, dispose of the demon.

Now standing over the demon and his woman, Koeki reached into his robes, pulling out a small leaf. Placing it over the nose of Sesshomaru, he backed away stealthily, waiting for movement. Nothing happened.

Koeki showed a gruesome smile. The stone leaf was being inhaled into Sesshomaru's system, and within a few hours, he would be a lifeless statue.

'Perfect,' he thought.

Then he reached into his robes again and pulled out a flute-like instrument. Koeki blew into it and instantly Kagome arose. Sesshomaru opened his eyes to see the great lizard standing over him, and Kagome walking to it.

"Kagome!" he yelled viciously as he tried to sit up. It was useless, he was paralyzed!

The zombie-like Kagome turned towards Sesshomaru and he knew that he could not get through to her, she was under some trance.

"Come, Kagome. Kikyou is waiting for you!" Koeki exclaimed.

Kagome walked towards the door, as she was told. Sesshomaru tried to move again, getting the same results. The only thing he could to was breathe and talk.

"Leave her alone! Take me instead!" he yelled with all his effort.

Koeki faced him and gave an evil grin.

"Kikyou has no use for you, only the girl, Sesshomaru. She did however want me to give you this..." Koeki pulled three stones from his pocket and laid it on Sesshomaru's chest.

"I have no need for Kyosetsu, for I am a deathseeker and the stones are useless to myself and the Lady Kikyou. These are your payment for the girl. That's what you wanted, am I correct?"

Sesshomaru yelled in anger and frustration, helpless and the creature led his future queen away.

He knew he had to get out of this. If Kikyou wanted Kagome so badly, it couldn't be for a chat...

END OF CHAPTER 10

Okay, I know I say this all the time, but did you like it? I hope so, it took forever to write! I know I'll get angry posts because of the cliffy, but hey, ya know you guys love me! LOL. New chapter will be out asap! Hopefully the new scanner will be at my house by Wednesday! POST EMAIL REVIEW POST EMAIL REVIEW!

Much love,

Sophie