PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DON'T HATE ME! okay, this is my first attempt at an InuYasha story. I just started to watch the show on occasion, and please, tips would be nice. okay, thank you!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own any of these characters.
NOW ENJOY!
Chapter one
Thump, thump-thump, thump, thump-thump, thump, thump-thump…
A heart beat, but is there really a heart there? Kagome rises her head off of Sesshomoru's chest. Naraku appeared and nearly killed Sesshomoru, who was unprepared for the attack, but Inuyasha came and is even now, still fighting him. Kagome, sits beside him, trying hard to keep him alive long enough for Inuyasha to attend him. Kagome looks at Sesshomoru, and brushes hair away from his eyes. He really is handsome…Wait, what the hell am I thinking? He's tried to kill me! Kagome, glares at him, but then remembers all to well that no matter what, he is still Inuyasha's brother. Even if she doesn't like it. Kagome, takes up his hand and checks his pulse. 1..2..3..4..5..6..
"Uhh…" What happened? Why is she holding my hand? Sesshomoru looks up at Kagome's face, and winces. ahh, my chest….why does it hurt so much? Sesshomoru looks around and sees Inuyasha fighting Naraku. Oh, I nearly forgot. He smirks, not like a half demon like him, with dirtied blood can hold off a…Inuyasha then strikes home, and gets Naraku right near the heart, injuring Naraku badly. Sesshomoru raises his eyebrows. Hm, maybe I underestimate you little brother.
"Sesshomoru? Are you all right?" Kagome, turns his head, and looks at his eyes. " Well? Where does it hurt?"
He lifts a small corner of his mouth. " I would assume that it would be obvious where it hurts mortal." gesturing to his side. "To cut to the point, why are you helping me?" He winces again. damn it, to show weakness in front of this girl is humiliating. " Haven't you given my pride enough for one night?"
"Well sorry for saving your life." Kagome crosses her arms and glares at him. " If it hadn't been for me, or your brother, you would have more than your stinken pride to worry about Sesshomoru. How about being grateful for once?"
Suddenly, Sesshomoru starts to feel a tingle. Finally. " Well run off and help Inuyasha or something. I'm fine now."
"What? You were unconscious from the loss of blood, if you were fine you'd-oh!" Kagome stops mid sentence as the hole in his chest starts to close up. Right, the healing powers. "Oh. Right, I forgot."
"Typical for a human to forget. Not much else that they're worth for." Sesshomoru smiles at her reaction. Pure hatred.
"TAKE THAT BACK!" Kagome yells at him, surprising him of the authority in her tone.
"Why should I? It's not like you'd be offended by little ol' me." He replies, getting up.
"Hmm, not even a bloody thank you. You know, It's called common courtesy." Kagome gets up as well, and glares at Sesshomoru right in the eye, very much filled with anger. He is again surprised by her bravery. Not many would look him in the eye like that. " I herd your heart, how about using it for a change." Then Sesshomoru gets a brilliant idea.
"Kagome, would you like to strike a bargain with me? Just for….what's that word? FUN?" This is a perfect way to get rid of this pesky girl for good.
"What kind of bargain would that be?" Kagome asks curiously, but cautiously.
"How about, if you change my ways, and what I think about humans, then you can be free of me and my pursuits of you and my brother, have my protection, and everything in between." Which is highly doubtful.
"What if I don't?"
Sesshomoru closes his eyes, he likes this part. " You leave this land, and never return. You forget about your precious Inuyasha, and everyone else. AND, you don't let him come back for you." He could almost smile at her expression.
"Is…is that what would happen? I mean, if I fail?"
He rolls his eyes and tilts his head to the side, " That is what I just said you stupid girl." That should get her blood boiling.
She looks at Inuyasha, who is walking up to them after Naraku disappeared, and she looks back at Sesshomoru. Then she looks down, and after a minute or two, nods, very slightly. Sesshomoru smiles. Perfect. "We will stay at my castle, and we won't leave until the time period of this bargain has run it's course."
"How…how long is the time period?" Kagome asks quietly.
Sesshomoru turns around and looks Kagome up and down. How long could she last before I bore of her…He smiles to himself, in every way? "A year."
Kagome's eyes go wide. A year? Oh no…what have I gotten myself into? She looks up at Sesshomoru, and he looks like not in an arguing mood, also that he's not kidding. Once again, she nods. Trust me Inuyasha, this is for you. "Fine, but I will tell Inuyasha. You'll have your way." She slinks away from Sesshomoru and walks up to his little brother.
From a distance, He watches their conversation. He can sense the anger in Inuyasha, and he can feel the shame coming from Kagome. Yelling is herd between them, then a calm word from Kagome, and it stops Inuyasha in mid yell. He looks down at Kagome, and then embraces her. Sesshomoru can almost taste her tears. He frowns. Why does she feel for him? How could she? He's half demon. How could he return her friendship and loyalty with such ease? No one has giving me that before. Then he shakes his head and walks up to them, catching the last of their conversation.
"Kagome, it will be all right. This was damn foolish…but….I guess it will be okay. I…Just….(sigh)…listen, I want you to know that I care about you okay? You've been more than a friend and I thank you for that."
"I do to Inuyasha. I care about you too." and she hugs him again, worried about never seeing him again.
Sesshomoru sighs, " Are you two done? We better be going Kagome."
Inuyasha just snorts at his brother, and gives a kiss on Kagome's forehead. In return, Kagome gives Inuyasha a kiss on the cheek. " Thank you for being a friend."
"Thank you for being MY friend." Kagome returns, "Good-bye. I'm sure we will meet again."
"Hardly," Sesshomoru mutters under his breath.
"I hope so. Later Kagome." and they depart. Kagome goes beside Sesshomoru. He puts his arm around he waist, and they lift up into the air. Inuyasha, meanwhile, stays on the ground and watches until they disappear into the sky. " Damn."
