Kagome left the apartment, fairly confident that she could trust Sesshomaru alone for a little while. She had spoken with him in great detail on the subject of restraint. Her finger still hurt from shaking it at him so much. He had destroyed her lamp, last night. Her door was still broken, and he almost melted her phone. If she had anything left by the time he moved out, she'd be lucky. She versed him in working the television and left him with plenty of reading material. He promised to be good.
She walked up to the Kenta's family store. She dreaded talking to him about Sesshomaru, but she simply couldn't keep hiding it from him. It would be better if he heard about her houseguest straight from her. It was only a matter of time before someone let it slip. As she stepped inside, Kenta's personal assistant stood and bowed. He immediately left to get her fiancé. Kulu rarely left Kenta's side; he was a very loyal employee. Kenta soon emerged from the back. "Konnichiwa, my sweet," Kenta's smiling face was clearly happy to see her. Kagome kissed him on the cheek and told him that she wished to speak with him on an important matter. Kenta was eager to hear her out and told Kulu that he would return shortly. Kulu seemed a little concerned with being left to handle the shop alone. Kenta assured him he wouldn't be long.
Kenta walked beside her as they strolled down the busy street. He led her to the little park about a block from the store. He noticed her staring at him as they walked, and leant down planting a kiss on her cheek. She thought how sweet he was, and smiled back at him. He looked very handsome today in his black silk suit. His dark sunglasses gave him a mysterious edge. She decided she liked him in black. He would make a very handsome groom.
They took a seat on an empty bench. People passing by, took no notice of them at all. Everyone seemed to be in a hurry, with important issues on their minds. Kenta took her hand in his and asked her what she needed to talk about. 'Here goes nothing,' Kagome hoped for the best. "Kenta, I want you to come to my apartment tonight and meet someone." He looked a little surprised, but before he could say anything she continued. "You remember my ex-boyfriend, Inuyasha? Well, his older brother Sesshomaru blew into town. He really is ignorant to the ways of the city, and he has nowhere to stay. I felt really sorry for him, so I told him he could stay with me for a little while. I hope you aren't mad." She looked into his face, but the glasses he wore shadowed his eyes. He didn't speak for a couple of minutes, then he smiled deeply at her. "Kagome, I trust you. This older brother is no threat to me and I could never be mad at you."
'Whew! I worried myself sick over this, for nothing. I should have trusted his kindness,' Kagome chastised herself for doubting him. She leaned close and took his lips with her own. The kiss was tender, laced with deep passion. It had grown very hard to keep themselves in check. She pulled back and smiled at him shyly. "Only a few more months now, and we will be husband and wife." He returned her smile, hugged her to him and whispered in her ear, "You mean everything to me, Kagome."
Kenta stood and told her he had to get back. She understood he was busy, so she said good bye and headed to the market. She wanted to pick up a few things before returning home.
Kagome ascended the many flights of stairs to her apartment. When she got to her door, she was surprised to see the lock was replaced. She opened up and stepped inside. There was no sign of Sesshomaru. She went to the kitchen to put away her produce, and could hear the shower running. 'He must have decided to take a bath.' The image that invaded her mind made her heart skip a beat. She couldn't help thinking how he would look with water pouring over his bare form. She quickly chastised herself for her impure thoughts. That's when she heard him through the wall. "So miko, you're thinking of me again!" He followed his statement with a hearty laugh.
Kagome turned beet red. 'Damn his nose!' Even my secret desires can't be secret with him around! Her anger replaced her arousal, and she continued putting away her items. The phone rang and surprised her. She answered it and heard Souta on the other end. "Konnichiwa Sis. How's it going with your house guest?" She laughed and little and said, "OK I guess. I've managed to keep him from breaking most everything except my lamp and door." Souta burst out laughing. "Well, I stopped by and fixed that for you earlier. You were out, but he let me in." "Souta, I should have known you were the one who fixed it. Thanks." Kagome could always count on Souta. He laughed again, "No problem, Sis. I didn't want you to get in trouble with the landlord. So how is Kenta handling this?" Kagome recapped the conversation she'd had with Kenta earlier. "Wow, Souta said, let's see if he feels that same way after he meets him!" Her stomach sank a little at that thought. "Yeah, your probably right," Kagome said. "I hope he has as much faith in me as he says he does. Thanks again Souta, for fixing my door." They said their good-byes and Kagome plopped down on the couch.
Sesshomaru emerged from the bathroom with soaking wet hair. Kagome jumped up and ran to grab a towel. She pulled him to the floor in front of the couch. She sat behind him and began pulling the long bundle into the towel. He made no protest as she dried his hair. He only sat quietly allowing her to rub the towel over his head. She grabbed her brush and sat back down to brush through it. His hair was so long; it was quite the task. She almost suggested cutting it shorter but stopped in case it may offend him. An inu youkai prided themselves on their appearance. His long hair was simply a part of him.
He thanked her for her assistance. Kagome rose to grab one of the bags she brought in earlier. She pulled out some clothes she bought for him while she was out. There was a beautiful white silk shirt with red flames at the bottom. There were two blue dragons imprinted on the front sides and one large one across the back. It buttoned up but was made to wear loose. She couldn't resist when she seen it in the window. She picked up a pair a navy baggies that were the softest fabric she'd ever touched, to match the shirt. In another shop she found a pair of burgundy pants and a matching kaki shirt. The shirt had a loose, woven design, which was almost sheer. She had spent more money than she should have, but for some reason buying him something cheap didn't seem right. He accepted her offering with a bow. He was pleased with her purchases.
Sesshomaru asked her how her visit with her 'man' went. She told him great, and that he was coming over later on. She wasn't sure, but she thought he tensed a little at that. She asked him to please be nice to Kenta. He agreed that he would bring him no harm. The rest of the afternoon he was strangely quiet. Sitting on the floor and reading to himself. Kagome took the time to straighten up the house and prepare the evening meal.
The book could have been empty for all he knew. Sesshomaru was not reading a word. Instead his mind wondered to the miko and her 'man'. He knew this day would come, but still dreaded it. He was not one to back down. When he wanted something he took it. When he didn't want something he destroyed it. How in the hell was he going to sit for hours with this human male who had feelings for his miko? 'You will do this, because she is not yours.' He told himself that over and over. Kagome told him of the mans kindness to her. He must control his instincts, or she would never forgive him. He laid the book aside, deciding to spend some time in meditation. He rose and muttered something about time alone on the roof.
'He sure is acting strange.' Kagome huffed when he shut the door behind him. 'Hell, he's Sesshomaru, that's nothing new for him.' She shook her head and turned on the television.