The drive to Sesshomaru's house was silent. Kikyou felt as if she would die of nervousness. He said that his whole family would be there. That also meant Inuyasha would be there even if he was only his half brother. How was she supposed to look at him knowing what had happened earlier? "Kikyou is something wrong?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Huh? Oh no why would there be."
"You have been silent ever since we left the house."
"I'm okay you don't have to worry about me." He reached for her hand and placed a kiss there. "I' am going to worry about you whether you like it or not." They came towards the house and Sesshomaru parked the car. Kikyou got out first. Sesshomaru took her hand as they walked up the hill towards the house. They were immediately greeted by a servant.
"Master Tyjacki, Miss Kikyou the family awaits you in the dining room." As they entered the huge dining room Kikyou was relieved to see that Inuyasha wasn't there. "Ah Kikyou how nice it is to see you again." Sesshomaru's mother spoke as she hugged her.
"It's always a pleasure Setsuna."
"Come on and sit down." Inutaisho held out her chair for her as he waited for her to sit down. "Thank you Inutaisho." She replied to his kindness.
"You're welcome Kikyou." She looked around the table there was no one else. If this was supposed to be the entire family then where the hell was everyone else. "I thought that the entire family was going to be here."
"Most of them are running a little late. But they should be here momentarily." Setsuna said.
"In other words Sesshomaru and I are the first to arrive."
"Yes." It didn't take long for them to arrive. Sesshomaru's uncle and his three kids showed up. Soon after they had arrived his grandparents and aunt had showed up as well. Kikyou felt very out of place here. After all she was the only human amongst them. Just as Kikyou was getting relaxed there was a knock at the door. A servant went to open it. "Master Inuyasha how good of you to come." He said.
"Yeah cut the formal crap I'm here." Inutaisho stared up at his son as he plopped down in the chair. "Inuyasha its good to see you." he told his son.
"Yeah it's great to see you too. Now where's the food." Kikyou felt her face turn red. She also felt as if her blood pressure was going to go through the roof.
"Would anyone care for some wine?" The older male asked.
Kikyou raised her glass quickly. "Yes please."
"Kikyou dear are you okay?" Setsuna was now concerned.
"Oh yes I'm fine."
"You look a little flushed maybe you should go throw some water on your face."
"That's a great idea. I'll just take my wine to go." She walked up the stairs leaving everyone to wonder what was wrong with her. "I think that I'll go to the kitchen and grab a plate." Inuyasha soon said. Instead of going to the kitchen he cut through the garden and climbed the ladder. He landed on the second floor and walked down the hall to the bathroom. He waited for Kikyou to come out. Inside of the bathroom Kikyou was busy throwing water on her face; and taking a few sips of wine in between.
"Okay Kikyou pull your self together. Its only dinner there's nothing out there that you can't face." She opened the door to see Inuyasha. "Hey Kik are you alright?"
"Yes I'm fine."
"I think that we should talk."
"I agree. That kiss should have never happened." Instead he pushed her into the bathroom and kissed her again. "Inuyasha what are you doing. Sesshomaru is right downstairs."
"I know that just adds to the thrill." He tried to kiss her again but she held out her hand. "This is wrong I'm married."
"Yeah I know but I can't help myself when I'm around you."
"You're a good guy Inuyasha. I'm sure that there are plenty of women who would love to get their hands on you."
"I don't want any other woman. You're it for me. And I know you feel the same way I feel because you wouldn't have kissed me back." Kikyou thought about it for a moment. Of course he was right she had felt something when they had kissed.
"You're right." She reluctantly walked over to him wrapping her arms around his waist. She kissed him. He picked her up and placed her on the counter. He started to plant kisses on her neck. She was close to unbuttoning his shirt but there was a knock at the door. "Kikyou are you alright in there?" Sesshomaru asked.
"It's Sesshomaru what are we going to do?" she whispered.
Inuyasha let her go and opened the window. It was already obvious that he was going to jump. "You're not going to seriously jump are you?"
"Yeah would you rather have Sesshomaru see us together?"
"No you're right." He left a kiss on her cheek. He jumped out of the window. "Kikyou?" she heard her name.
"Yes I will be right out." She opened the door to see a puzzled Sesshomaru. "What is happening?"
"Sesshomaru I'm fine you worry too much." He felt her forehead she was burning up. "You feel very warm. We're going home." He decided.
"But Sesshomaru…." She started.
"Come on I don't want you to be ill." He took her by the hand but she refused to go. "Sesshomaru we can't just leave in the middle of dinner."
"Yes we can especially if you're not feeling well." She didn't leave right away. Sesshomaru picked her up and carried her out of the bathroom. "Sesshomaru what are you doing?" she protested.
"I am taking you home so that we can find out what's wrong with you." As they were halfway down the stairs Inutaisho noticed that they were leaving. "Sesshomaru, Kikyou leaving so soon?" he asked.
"Yes Kikyou isn't feeling well so we are leaving."
"Oh well Kikyou please do feel better." Setsuna said to her.
"Thank you and we should do this again sometime maybe at our house."
"We will be looking forward to it." Inutaisho promised. They left the house and Sesshomaru placed Kikyou in the back of the car. He started to drive away. "You didn't have to drag me out of the house like that." She told him.
"Kikyou you aren't feeling well I can sense that."
"You don't have to worry about me."
"You're my wife and even though I do not say it much I love you. Your health is placed above all else." Kikyou grew silent. At least she knew that he loved her and knowing that made her feel worse about kissing Inuyasha.
"I'm sorry Sesshomaru." She thought to herself.
