Something There
Chapter 5: Apology
"Kagome. . . . ."He said quietly. He eyed Sango who was already in fear. She bowed and left the two alone. As soon as the door closed and her footsteps were leading away from the room Sesshomaru looked to Kagome. She looked back at him with distrust and hurt in her eyes. Her cheek slightly swollen from the punishment he had given to her only minutes before.
"Did you need something, master."she said emphasizing the last word. She looked away when his eyes fell to her swollen red cheek.
"You are no longer my servant."Kagome looked at him afraid and almost in tears.
"Your throwing me out?"She said in a hushed whisper. He looked her in the eyes and smiled.
"You have your freedom. You can come and go as you please. I'll look after you and care for you, always."She turned away from his gaze and sighed.
"I have no husband, no one to support me. I have no family, where would I go? On the streets? In the forests? This is the closest thing to a home I've ever known and I do not intend to leave it behind."He smiled and took the seat on the bed next to her. He turned her head to the left and starred at the place where he had struck her. It was turning a light shade of bluish purple and had begun to swell. Sesshomaru bit his bottom lip with regret. Once again his temper had taken hold of him and forced him to become violent. He gently touched her cheek with the back of his hand and she winced at his touch.
"I'm sorry, little one. I shouldn't have struck you."She smiled and looked at his charming face. It was simple and elegant. "I need to know Kagome. Do you love me yes or no." She bit her bottom lip and smiled moving a strand of silver hair from his soft golden eyes.
"I don't know what love is. I can't say I love you but I have feelings for you."He took a ring off his finger and took her hand in his. He slipped it on her finger and kissed her hand. "What is this for?"he smiled and his face began to turn red. "Sesshomaru."He looked at her surprised.
"Yes?"She giggled at his childish expression.
"Your blushing."she said simply. He became a darker shade of red and turned his face away.
"Sorry for everything Kagome. I've hit you, yelled at you, called you inappropriate names."She but a hand on his shoulder.
"Sesshomaru, you don't have to apologize."
"Oh yes I do. I'm very sorry Kagome. I haven't been a gentleman or an ideal lord. Do you know why I do those things to you Kagome?"She shrugged and removed her hand from his shoulder.
"No. I don't."He starred at his hands trying to find his tongue.
"Because. . . I."He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Because I love you Kagome. I was trying to prove to myself that I didn't love a human. Your so beautiful and I couldn't deny it any longer. Could you ever forgive me?"Kagome smiled her smile that she only gave him.
"I forgive you Sesshomaru. Now why did you give me your ring?"He smiled and brushed her cheek with the back of his hand.
"Kagome, there's something I've been meaning to ask you. . . . . . ."He looked at her, hope and fear clouding his vision.
'Uh-oh.'thought Kagome a little unsure.
"Kagome. . . . . . ."
A/N:Cliffy! Yey! I hope you guys are enjoying so far! This is my best story yet! I promise, as soon as this is done I'm gonna work on Love Can Be Found In The Darkest Of Places. Some of my loyal fans would like to see that story updated. Thanks for your guys's support. You are my biggest inspiration!