Kagome cracked an eye open but shut it as soon as the sun assaulted her honey brown eyes. Pulling the silky sheets over her head, she opened her eyes fully, slowly letting them adjust slowly to the brightness. 'That was a crappy way to wake up.'

"Sesshomaru! Kagome nee-chan is awake."

Kagome finally pulled the sheets down and was greeted with a slightly dirty, smiling face that belonged to Rin.

"Go play with Jaken, Rin."

"Yes my lord."

Rin ran out of the room in search of the little toad she loved to torment. Kagome let out a small giggle at the young girl's antics. Kagome turned her attention to the man standing in her doorway. 'He looks even better today. Sleep does him good, not that he ever looks bad.'

"Good morning Sesshomaru."

"Morning? It's already the afternoon my love."

"ARE YOU SERIOUS? Why didn't anyone wake me up? I should have been up forever ago."

Jumping out of bed, Kagome began moving towards the door, but stopped at Sesshomaru's face. His jaw had dropped slightly and his eyes were roaming her body. Looking down, Kagome turned a dark shade of red. She was in such a hurry to get up, she forgot what she slept in, a pair of extremely short shorts and a skimpy tank top. She immediately began to try and cover up.

Watching her failing attempts to cover herself, Sesshomaru allowed himself to laugh, something he had not done in such a long time not even he remembered when the last time was. Kagome stopped her frantic movements to stare at Sesshomaru. 'Is he laughing? I didn't know he could do that. Weird. Hey! What's he laughing about?'

"And what, may I ask, is so funny? I find nothing about the current situation something to be laughing at."

Kagome stood there with her hands on her hips, glaring at him as his laughing began to subside.

Returning his stoic façade, Sesshomaru moved to towards her. He wrapped arms around her, drawing her closer, and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. He leaned in and nibbled at hear ear, causing her to giggle.

"You are what is so funny love." Moving away he continued, " You should enjoy being able to sleep in. I guarantee that it won't happen again. I'll make sure of that. You will be up with the sun everyday from now on and I expect to make it to all your meals on time. I will not tolerate tardiness."

"Oh goody. I simply can't wait! coughsarcasmcough"

Sesshomaru chuckled silently at her childish antics. She opened her mouth to protest but was stopped as he kissed her lips slightly before turning to exit her room. At the doorway he turned. "Lunch will be served in the gardens shortly. I trust you'll be awake for this meal?" At that, he turned and fully left her room.

Kagome stood staring at the door. 'He has some nerve! I hope he doesn't think he can just keep kissing me to keep me quiet... not that I mind. Maybe I should try protesting more often.' She blinked from her stupor and moved to get dressed.

She went digging in her bag and pulled out the chain she had the Shikon Jewel on. 'I should tell him. I'm surprised he hasn't noticed by now. I guess my cloaking spell is working better than expected. I'll have to thank Kaede if I see her again.' She pulled out her clothes and began to get dressed.

Kagome walked outside and shielded her eyes from the sun. It had taken her nearly a half hour just to find her way out of that blasted mansion of his. She immediately spotted Sesshomaru. His white clothing wasn't hard to spot in his multi- colored garden. She was walking towards him when she was knocked over. Looking up, she saw Rin glancing over her with a worried look on her normally care- free face.

"Rin is sorry nee-chan. Rin didn't mean to knock you over."

"It's ok Rin. No harm no foul." Kagome laughed at the quizzical expression on the young girls face.

'Such a light, melodic laugh. I could listen to it all day.' Sesshomaru looked over the girl. She was quite beautiful for a human. Her top fit just right, showed enough to keep his eye and covered enough to keep others eyes off his Kagome. 'My Kagome… it sounds so right. It will be right as long as she is loyal and honest when with me.'

Lunch was quiet. Even Rin was less animated than usual. But it wasn't an awkward silence, it was peaceful. Gentle breezes made the flowers sway softly, sending their sweet smell throughout the garden.

Rin eventually became restless and ran off to torture Jaken, leaving Sesshomaru and Kagome to enjoy the silence. After a while, Kagome too became restless and began to fidget.

"What about being in my presence makes you so no nervous, koi?"

Kagome allowed her cheeks to become tinted a light pink. "I… I need to tell you something."

He nodded for her to continue. She drew in a deep breath and began.

"I haven't been completely honest with you about that hanyou idiot. When I told you he was after me, I said it was because of what I did to Kikyou. That is only partially true. He is also after me because… I stole the Shikon Jewel back from him."

BUM BUM BUUUUUMMMM! heh, i've been so busy. i'm pooped. i'll try to post again soon. i write at school so i should have another chap in a day or two. I WANT REVIEWS! and for those who think it's a little to fluffy, don't worry. Action is on the way!