(C) Sorry everyone for the super late update by now you've probably given up. We're really really sorry...and we actually mean it for once. it took so long to update because of finals, band, and our all around lazyness but technically its my fault it was my turn to write and post this chapter and i kinda got side-tracked with my friends online hehe...so...Mia's not here right now she should be by the end of this chapter i decided to try another way of writing the story...u know alittle more detail and what not but the author notes will still be done this way out of lazyness. anyways we dont own anything hope u like it if u dont then send all the flames to me Ja Ne)

Chapter 7: chocolate and a kiss

"Um...that was weird...I need some chocolate!"

Ceres says as she runs down the hall to her bedroom. She quickly throws open the door and digs under her bed, finding a shoe box she smiles and opens it. "

Aha! There u are!"

Just as she gets comforatable on her bed there is a knock at her door. She lets out a soft grolw beore closing the box and walking to the door. She opens the door quickly planning to bitch whoever it was out for interupting her but when she saw Kurama standing there her confusion got the best of her.

"I...I just wanted to apologize for what happened earlier"

He bows as Ceres walks back over to her bed.

"What happened? Oh that forget it! Would u like some chocolate?"

A soft smile spreads across her face as she holds up her 5 bars of chocolate proudly.

"um...Sure."

He stood at the door watching her not completely understanding her sudden...shall he say...forgetfullness. What ever caused this he wasnt complaing he actually wanted to thank whatever it was. Ceres blinked as he just stood there and sighed.

"Well don't just stand there! I'm not getting off my lazy ass to give it to you! Come over here if you want it my god!"

The sudden outburst made him jump slightly before nodding and walking toward the bed.

"There now, that wasn't to hard now was it?" Ceres said as she handed him a bar of chocolate as she took one herself. He smiled softly to her and took the candy before taking a seat next to her on the bed. They ate in a comforatable silence until...

"Um...so...why do you live here? Your a demon right?" Ceres asked as she finished her bar of chocolate and turned to him paceintly waiting for his answer. Kuramam sighed as he finished his bar aswell, looking over at the wall he shrugged.

"My human mother...its difficult.."

"oh...ok..." "what about you?"

"Ha that's easy! I stay here for Mia...she's like a sister to me. I guess you can say we saved each from ourselves.."

"Saved you from yourself?"

"It's difficult..."

"You want to talk about it?"

"Well...lets just say we both went alittle crazy...I found her out in the rain all covered in blood...s-so I took her in and bandaged her...not long after that she found out about my...problem..."

A few tears fell from her eyes as she handed him her arm, wiping off the make-up on it that had covered up hundreds of tiny pinks scars, some larger then others. Kurama took her arm and blinked running his fingers softly over a few of the cuts in shock.

"Ceres?"

He knew this must be difficult for her and if Miaka was here and heard this she'd probably be crying as well. He pulled her into a soft comforting hug and sighs runnning hid fnigers through her hair gently doing his best to comfort her.

With Sesshomaru

"Well...she's kinda pregnant and..." Inuyasha shuddered out as he looked away from his once cold-hearted brother.

"You wish for me to stay and help you prtect her am I correct?"

"Well...yea!"

"How long?"

"About a week or two..."

"I suppose that will work just let me contact Ceres."

"Thanks"

"Hn..."

Hiei and Miaka

"Um...Hiei?"

"What?"

Mia blinks and looks down at their interlocked hands. It didn't bother her actually she liked it a lot but she still wanted to know if maybe he was doing this because he's not himself or something. 'Maybe he's sick...' she thought before letting out a small sigh.

"Well...are you ok?"

"Yea why?"

"No reason! Let's go out to eat!"

"We dont have and money Miaka..."

"That's where your wrong! I've got Kurama's credit card"

"Where'd u get that?

"Th-that doesn't matter Let's go!"

Ceres and Kurama

Ceres had finally stopped crying but was left to her thoughts throwingherself into another deep depression. She knew that she should move, get out of his arms and just smile say that she was fine and not to worry but for some reason she couldnt forc her self to move it was like her body was betraying her mind. This happened once before and only once it was when she was still with Yoko. She felt so safe in his arms and she swore she would never run to him again but here she was in the arms of a man who shared a body with him.

"I'm fine now Kurama thank you..." Ceres said as she sat up and wiped her face free of her tears not looking at him.

"You're not a very good lier are u? Well I'm sorry you don't have to talk abuot it if it causes u so much pain. Just...cry it all out. It does help and I'll be right here..."

Ceres nods as she's pulled back into his arms. So they sat, content with each others company before she sat back up and smiled a soft sad smile.

"Goman nesai Kurama-kun..."

"Don't worrt about it. Everyone needs to vent every once in awhile you're no different." Kurama said while placing one of his hands on her cheek gently, absentmindedly he began to stroke her cheek softly with his thumb. He smiled gently to her as she closed her eyes and relaxed against his hand glad she was feeling better. "I'm here for you when u need me ok Ceres?"

"ok...thank you again Kurama I feel much bet-..." Ceres began before she was cut off by Kurama's lips on hers in a soft gentle kiss. She was, to say the least, shocked but that was soon over though when he pulled away slowly.

"I'm sorry...that was wrong of me and..."

Ceres had regained most of her composer as she listened to him but was secretly missing the feeling of his lips. She quickly pulled him into another kiss making it Kurama's turn to be surprised. 'She...she kissed me back!'

'Hahaha! Take her!'

'Yoko! No that would be wrong and you know it!'

'Awww come on what you're doing now is wrong what's the difference?'

'I said no and I mean it!'

He ended his mental battle and wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her closer to deepen the kiss. Ceres reacted quickly and wrapped her arms around his neck. Kurama smirked against her lips some as he ran his tongue over her bottom lip as if asking for entrance which he was granted easily. Soon a battle for dominance began both we're lost in the moment unaware of what was around them until...

'Ceres?' Sesshomaru's voiced echoed through the room as she quickly pulled away from Kurama blushing brightly.

"Sesshomaru?" Ceres said aloud and when Kurama heard this his face dropped, he had forgotten about Sesshomaru. He felt like he has taken advantage og her in her time of need aswell as disgusted with himself but he keep those feelings hidden as he listened to the conversation going on around him.

'Yes...look I'm going to be here alittle longer then I planned is that ok?'

"Yea...suer thing! I'll see you when you get back..."

'Ok...bye'

"Bye!" She sighed and turned back to face Kurama feeling just as guilty as he did although she held no regrets. "I'm sorry Kurama I shouldn't have I..." Kurama stopped her by placing a finger on her lips and shook his head.

"It's ok I'm the one who took advantage of you I'm the one who should be sorry..."

"Oh no do't be stupid! Look it's ok really! See?" Ceres said quickly and kissed his cheek softly.

"Ok...hey let's go out to eat I'll pay!"

'Oh no i know Mia took his credit card!' "Nonsense! I'll buy come on!" She grabbed his hand and ran out the door pulling him along. 'Mia you SO me!'

(C) ok well that's the end of this chappie! . what did u think? i decided to try and write it in more of an actual story mode tell me if this way is better or if i should stick with the way i was doing it. Mia's still not here i bet she's on another all night date with Hee-... (H) with who? (C) HIEI! When did u get here? (H) who's she out with? (C) um...well thats it for now R&R for me please byes! runs (H) CERES! chases with sword drawn (C) HELP ME! cries