Authors Notes: Theres some fluff on the way, oh yeah, some fluffy goodness! Everyone, I wrote this all in one day, I had to. I love your reviews, they make me feel uber special, you know that? Its like, wow! I've come so far, and Im still going. My thanks to my reviewers is at the bottom of the page. +hugs+ Thank you everyone.
Bad Day
Chapter 15-I'll be right here waiting for you
Her eyelids fluttered against her pale skin. Sesshoumaru watched as she stretched, her body arching like a cats, and then she relaxed and let her eyelids flutter open. He pushed a lock of hair off of her face and smiled as she gaped at him.
"What happened?" Kagome asked, her fear tangible. She hadn't had another episode of power had she? She hadn't been threatened, so there would be no reason for it to happen…Was there?
"You fainted at the bottom of the well dear. I think it was the stress."
"How is my aisoku?" Kagome suddenly demanded, remembering what had caused so much of the stress.
"Relax, he's fine Kagome. He recovered soon after you got through the well. Now relax. Your mother's frightened you're having a nervous breakdown. After explaining some of what is going on, she can't blame you, neither can I," Sesshoumaru added.
"Sesshoumaru, there's so much I need to ask you, so much I need to find out. I need to know about my powers, and I need to know exactly what I did to Karasu. I need to know everything," Kagome told him.
"I'm not sure if I can give you all of that information. I barely know myself what you did to Karasu. I remember your face reflecting disgust and rage. I was never sure about the disgust. But then, there was a pink light that surrounded you, like it was coming from within. And then the next thing I knew, Karasu had been purified and nothing of him remained," Sesshoumaru finished.
"There's nothing else you can tell me?" Kagome begged.
"There's so much you learned with me Kagome, so much I want to tell you, but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to. There are certain rules that Kaede-"
"Screw the rules!" Kagome cut him off vehemently. "I need to know what to do! You've asked me to save Inu Yasha, to help you, but damnit, I have you bitching at me in the past and Inu Yasha's probably going to try and kill me if he ever sees me again!"
And suddenly she began to cry. Tears rolled down her cheeks and fell onto her pillow. She sniffled and tried to stop, but she couldn't. She didn't care how weak Sesshoumaru thought she was anymore.
She was surprised though, when a little while later, she stopped crying, to find Sesshoumaru's arms wrapped around her and him murmuring comforting words into her hair.
"What-" She started
"Things change Kagome. It just takes time. Now, your mother has been very worried about you. It took all my charms to persuade her to let me stay with you," He told her. Kagome giggled when she imagined Sesshoumaru saying he was staying and slamming the door on her mother's face.
"What's so funny?" He asked. Kagome shook her head and was about to try and stand when Sesshoumaru picked her up bridal style and began to walk towards her door.
"What are you doing?' Kagome demanded shrilly.
"I'm taking you downstairs. You've been through enough. It's time you got pampered," Sesshoumaru told her plainly as he continued walking down the stairs.
Kagome sputtered but smiled inside. She had never been pampered before. It was kind of…Nice. Especially when it was Sesshoumaru doing it. She knew she'd have to go back to the past and deal with his former self who was a bit of an arrogant prick, but this Sesshoumaru…He was going to spoil her and she'd savor every moment.
"Kagome, you're awake! Are you okay, why is Sesshoumaru carrying you?" Her mother asked. Kagome smiled.
"I'm getting spoiled," She told her mom cheekily. Her mother only smiled at her and nodded, then went back into the kitchen.
"The oden is ready. I was hoping you'd be awake by the time it was done. It tastes bad when it's been reheated," Her mother said as she worked in the kitchen. Kagome smiled and Sesshoumaru sat down with her still in his arms, then he arranged her so she'd be more comfortable.
"Sesshoumaru, would you like some oden and curry?" Mrs. Higurashi asked as she brought a bowl out to Kagome. Souta and grandpa had already come to sit at the table.
"Yes please," Sesshoumaru told her politely. Kagome's mother smiled.
"So boy, how have you come to stay in this world, being a demon and all?" Grandpa asked as he watched the demon gracefully accept a bowl of oden and a bowl of curry.
"There are spells known to my kind that masks our appearance and even our scent. Long ago we reached a treaty with the royal family of Japan and agreed that humans feared our existence to much. We had to find a way to hide our differences. The royal family agreed that it was the only way, and since they did not wage war on my kind, youkai have always been the royal guardsmen," Sesshoumaru finished.
"Really?" Kagome asked, interested.
"Yes, the Royal Family was under the pressure of several diplomats and the people to war with the youkai and to kill us off. The Royal Family however, were good friends with my mother's family. Because of this I was asked to negotiate with both sides until we reached an agreement. It was a surprisingly short meeting. The Royal Family is very honorable. I'm sure they have forgotten who and what their guardsmen are, but it matters not. We have lived and continued to prosper despite the human population," Sesshoumaru told them all.
"Fascinating," Souta grumbled as he ate his oden. He didn't want a history lesson, he wanted to see Sesshoumaru fight! If Inu Yasha was just a half demon, his full demon half brother had to be stronger!
"Souta that wasn't nice!" Kagome gasped as she looked as Sesshoumaru apologetically, as if saying with her eyes 'I may be blood related to the brat but please ignore the little fact of DNA'.
"It's quite alright. I know how young boys are. You wish to see me fight or destroy something, is that it?" Sesshoumaru asked Souta. The teenage boy nodded eagerly and Sesshoumaru chuckled. Kagome thought she heard her grandfather mention something about bloodthirsty boys.
"Maybe later you can come to the museum and watch Shippou and I spar," Sesshoumaru told him.
"But isn't Shippou just a baby?" Souta asked. Kagome looked stricken.
"Umm, yeah, about that," Kagome began. She noticed her mother's eyes glued to her.
"There's a Shippou in this time, he's the adult version of the little Shippou you guys met. He lives with Sesshoumaru at the new museum," Kagome told them.
"Is Sesshoumaru gay?" Souta suddenly asked. Kagome choked on a piece of oden and glared at her little brother, all the while thinking so strong about killing him she was sure the thought was being sent telepathically to everyone in the room.
"Dear, that's none of our business," Mrs. Higurashi began.
"WHY WOULD YOU ASK SOMETHING LIKE THAT!" Kagome suddenly exploded, her face red and eyes dancing with hellish ire.
"Well, you said he lived with Shippou and I just thought that maybe he's like one of those pretty boy rock stars that are always kissing other boys," Souta began. Kagome tried to calm herself, realizing just where his train of thought had led him. Sesshoumaru did live with another man and he was rather androgynous looking. He very well could pass for a rock star with his build.(a/n:think of Gakt...you have my point)
"It's alright Kagome. I understand what you were saying and why you asked Souta. But rest assured, I don't…Enjoy the company of men in that manner. In fact, I care very deeply for a girl I know," Sesshoumaru said. His last statement was almost teasing and light as he looked right at Kagome. The poor girl had just cooled off from the statement her brother had made concerning Sesshoumaru's sexual preference. Now her face heated up all over again as she saw the pure need in that gaze.
What had happened in the past five hundred years to make Sesshoumaru so…Open?
"Kagome's got a boyfriend!" Souta suddenly crowed as he looked at his sisters red face and Sesshoumaru's intense gaze. Kagome's mother smiled at her end of the table, but grandpa merely grumbled. He didn't like the look in Sesshoumaru's eyes. And the man was a demon! He couldn't have a demon in the family! It had been bad enough dealing with that foul tempered Inu Yasha. Grandpa Higurashi merely sighed.
"Young man, do not hurt my granddaughter or I will be forced to purify you," He said simply. Ignoring shocked glances, he went back to eating oden and curry.
"Ignore him," Kagome whispered. Secretly she was touched at her grandfather's reaction to Souta's comment. But she knew Sesshoumaru wouldn't hurt her. At least, not the one of this time.
"Sesshoumaru, it's late. Would you like to sleep on our fold out couch or perhaps in Souta's room?" Kagome's mother asked. Sesshoumaru nodded gratefully. Kagome had no clue why. He could get to his home at the museum in five minutes or less without even being seen. Why would he want to stay?
"Yes, please. Is it alright if Kagome comes to the museum tomorrow morning?" Sesshoumaru asked politely.
"Of course. She needs to recuperate after today. I'll give my permission for her to miss school tomorrow," Her mother told him.
"Actually ma'am, about her schooling. I can help her with that. I wrote most of her history books, and I've gotten several degrees," Sesshoumaru told her mother.
Mentally Kagome was tallying the brownie points he was making with her mother. Geez, at this rate Kagome's mother might beg him to marry her. Kagome wondered how he'd feel about that. The scene that took place in her mind made her giggle.
"What's so funny Kagome? We're discussing your schooling. Maybe you'd like to listen in?" Her mother said sternly.
"Yes mama," Kagome said.
The discussion continued and plans were made as dinner progressed and dessert was served. Kagome mainly listened as her mother and Sesshoumaru spoke of what plans could work. Suddenly Sesshoumaru almost brightened, like a light bulb had gone off in his head.
"Independent study, it's perfect. She only has to go into school once a week, or with other arrangements, once a month. She gets her work and does it and goes in for tests. Once she passes a test she moves forwards. There's almost no way she can fail like this," Sesshoumaru explained.
Kagome thought the plan over. It did have it's appeal. She wouldn't be able to see her friends as much, but she rarely saw them anyways. It would be easier to work at her own pace as well, and that was one of the perks of independent study. Plus she'd have Sesshoumaru to help her out.
"Kagome, what do you think of that idea?" Her mother asked. Kagome smiled.
"I think it'll work," Kagome said with a perky smile.
Half an hour later Kagome was putting sheets and pillows on the fold out couch bed, listening to Sesshoumaru describe Miroku and Sango and their mother. He babbled about a kitsune named Kaen. He mentioned also she had been his second wife. Kagome smiled as she was described. A lively woman who had brought Shippou back to life after his first wife's death.
"Who was Shippou's first wife?" Kagome asked delicately.
"Rin. He stayed with her until she died of pneumonia when she was in her late thirties. Their first son is the on I told you of who works in the antiques industry. His name is Kasei. He will be coming for the festival. You might have a chance to meet him," Sesshoumaru told her as he watched her put the last pillow on the fold out bed.
"That would be nice," Kagome told him. Good night Sesshoumaru," Kagome told him. She stood on her tip toes and kissed him on his cheek, then began to turn.
"Thank you, Kagome," Sesshoumaru told her. Kagome wanted to ask why he would say such a thing when he was doing so much for her, but she let it go.
She was followed by her mother up the stairs and she walked into her bedroom and prepared for bed. After donning her nightgown and climbing into bed, she stared at the ceiling.
Sesshoumaru's gaze had been so…Hungry. As she had left, she noticed his eyes had seemed so lonely when he had told her thank you. Like he had wanted something.
Kagome listened for her mother to get done in the bathroom. About fifteen minutes later, when she was sure her mother was asleep; she snuck back down the stairs and walked carefully into the living room.
Sesshoumaru was still awake, staring up at the ceiling. As Kagome walked towards him, he looked at her and smiled. Silently he pulled the blanket up. Kagome needed no further invitation. She tip toed over to the bed and crawled in next to him. She shivered as her hands brushed up against his bare chest. Facing him, she looked into his eyes.
He did nothing more than pulled her closer and adjust the blanket over both of them. Then she felt his lips brush across her forehead in a sort of goodnight. After that, she snuggled into his chest and let herself fall asleep, his heart beating out a calming lullaby.
Blix: Okay, even I'm allowed to go 'Awwwwwww' at that, and I wrote it. In my head I just picture the scene and it's all cutenessified. I got this chapter out as soon as I could because I'll be doing some heavy work on my house this week before I go out of state again, and I'll be updating as regularly as I can. I'm also working on another Sess/Kag story too. And no one reviewed my one shot The Strong Will Never Fall….It made me sad…. Now onto my reviewers!
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