The Dark Shadow Behind True Love:
Authors Note: Thanks everybody for all the reviews! They really mean alot to me. I hope you guys are liking where this story is going, I have alot more written down on paper but I'm not sure I personaly like where it's headed, but anyways on with the story!
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. But you never know what the future might hold...J/K
Chapter Four: Jealousy
Sesshoumaru held Kagome's hand loosly as they walked through the small forest. In his other hand he carried the basket for their picnic. (Yes, my Sesshoumaru has TWO arms.) He led the way as if he had a planned area for the picnic. Kagome followed. Happy Sesshoumaru was taking the time to get to know her better before they were to be married. Of course since meeting Inuyasha, she wasn't at all happy about the wedding, but she still appreciated Sesshoumaru's attempts at making things easier.
He lead her to a small alcove that held a pond and a beautiful small waterfall. She smiled at the pretty scenery and took a small moment to let the sight sink in. Sesshoumaru smiled a half smile at her reaction to the place and then laid out a blanket for the two of them to sit on. They talked a bit more while they ate and Kagome learned a bit more of her husband-to-be. She learned that he disliked the servant Jaken, but could not get rid of him since it was one of his father's wishes to keep him around. She also learned that Sesshoumaru had a soft spot for children, and planned to have at least four. Overall the picnic was just what Kagome needed. And she mentally noted to someday take Inuyasha there.
When they returned to the castle it was already late afternoon and Kagome excused herself to her room. She walked in and turned to shut the door. Behind the door was Inuyasha, he had been hiding behind her door when she walked in, she gasped and held a hand to her heart at the sight of him as she shut the door. "Don't do that." She whispered. "Well I wasn't sure if it was a servant girl or something." He said. She walked over and leaned against her desk looking at him.
He walked over to her nightstand and ran his fingers over her musical box. "So how was your picnic?" Inuyasha asked, sounding a bit jealous. "It was fine." Inuyasha turned around and crossed his arms leaning his back on the nightstand. "Did he kiss you?" He asked flatly. "No." Inuyasha raised his eyebrows and nodded. Leaning from the nightstand he walked over to Kagome. "Good." Kagome began to feel badly. "But he will eventually." She said in a tone that read 'Hopefully you know this.' He stopped in front of her with a scowl on his face. "Feh."
Kagome and Inuyasha talked on the bed for the first real time that evening. They got to know more about each other and only fell even more in love with each other. "So, what about this castle? Why are you wanting to get out of here?" Kagome asked. "Well, I wanted to move into my own castle..." He set his hand on her's. "...until I met you. But I can't just sell the property back, I mean, I already bought it, plus Sesshoumaru would only get suspicious if I didn't leave, we don't get along to well." He replied. "Why not?" Kagome asked, moving some of Inuyasha's bangs from his eyes. "He's just a cold, cruel, jackass. I can't stand to even be around him." He said, sounding annoyed that he even had to be talking about him. I mean, he's already got the Kingdom, and now what? He wants to take the ONE girl I've ever been this crazy about? No way! I'll do everything in my power to stop that wedding from happening. Inuyasha thought to himself. Gripping his hand tighter around Kagome's.
"So, how long will it take to build the castle?" Kagome asked. "About four months but I am designing it so it may take longer, I mean, I want it perfect." He replied. Kagome's heart kept breaking, here she had right in front of her the man she wanted, and yet was being forced to marry someone she had no feelings for. And to make matters worse, eventually the man she loved would be moving, she knew deep down once that happend, they really would never see each other again.
Inuyasha wanted to spend the night in Kagome's bed, but she knew it was too risky. Both because someone could easily walk in with there being no lock on the door, and also because she knew sleeping together would only cause greater temptations from which she wasn't ready for. So with a kiss, Inuyasha left his love and went into his own room.
The next morning after breakfast, Inuyasha went to Sesshoumaru's office and knocked on the door. "Enter." Sesshoumaru stated and Inuyasha opened the door. Seeing him standing there, curious as to what he could possibly need, he called him inside. Inuyasha waltzed over to the chair seated across from Sesshoumaru and sat down lazily, placing his feet ontop of Sesshoumaru's desk. Sesshoumaru let out an annoyed groan and asked. "What is it you need, Inuyasha?" Inuyasha cleared his throat and then began to speak. "I have an idea for the castle." "My castle?" Sesshoumaru asked. Inuyasha nodded his head. "Continue." Sesshoumaru said. "I've heard the Queen, uh, Kagome is it? I've heard she likes to read, and I thought that a library would be a nice present for her."
Sesshoumaru frowned and clasped his hands together on the desk narrowing his eyes at Inuyasha. "Since when do you care about what other people would enjoy?" Inuyasha shrugged. "Well, don't you think it's a good idea?" Sesshoumaru knocked Inuyasha's feet off of his desk and began to write himself a note about it. "I will look into it." Inuyasha smirked and then walked out of the room. Inuyasha would have just had ordered the servants to begin building it on his own, but it was not his castle to mess with, so he had to ask Sesshoumaru for his concent.
That afternoon, Sesshoumaru had the servants begin building the library right away. Inuyasha smiled at his present to Kagome, knowing Sesshoumaru would take full credit for it, he guessed he didn't care, as long as Kagome would be happy with her new library.
Later on, Sesshoumaru allowed Kagome to go into the village to see her family and friends. Kagome was so excited. She had also gotten permission to buy everyone a small gift. She wrapped each present and then headed home. Well, what still felt like home.
Sango had been playing a game outside the hut with Souta and Kohaku when she saw Kagome. "Oh my god!" Sango ran up to Kagome and gave her a big hug. She leaned back and looked at the dress Kagome was wearing. A very casual, summer dress. Kagome handed out the presents and watched as each person opened theirs. She saved Sango's for last and the two of them went outside to visit.
Souta and Kohaku watched over Sango's shoulder as she opened her gift. Two journals, "What's this?" Sango asked with a smile. "It's my journal, I've been keeping a record of what's been happening to me. And then a blank one for you to write what happends to you. Then when we see each other we can swap and read what's been going on with each other's lives." Sango's eyes teared up and she hugged Kagome. "Thank you." Sango put the present down and then spotted Miroku. Sango reached over and grabbed Kagome's arm. Kagome looked at her friend's face whose eyes were wide staring at a boy behind Kagome. Kagome turned to see a tall, dark haired man with his hair pulled back into a small ponytail, he also had peircings in his ears. "What?" "Oh Kagome, I wish I had wrote all this down for you." Kagome turned to look at Sango. "What?" She asked, more seriously this time. "His name is Miroku and he asked me out." Kagome's eyes went wide and she smiled brightly. "Did you say yes?" "No!" Sango replied. "He's a lecherous monk who gives fake exorcisms!" Sango crossed her arms and stuck her nose in the air. Kagome giggled. "What?" Sango asked. "You like him though!" Kagome responded. Sango laughed and shoved Kagome in the arm. "I do not!" She said, blushing.
Sango then began to read Kagome's journal, which Kagome had written everything down. All about Inuyasha and everything. Once she was done reading it she turned to Kagome. "You really like him?" Sango asked. "I think I love him." Kagome replied. Sango moved her lips to the side, "What are you going to do?" She asked. "I don't have any idea." Was all Kagome could muster.
After about a three hours of visiting everyone, Kagome returned back to the castle with her own journal. Inuyasha was about to approach Kagome in the hall when Sesshoumaru beat him to it. Inuyasha stood back, watching them from behind a plant. "Kagome, how did your visit go?" Sesshoumaru asked. That's what I was gonna ask. Bastard. Inuyasha thought. "It went very well, thank you for allowing me to go." Sesshoumaru went on, talking about wanting to meet her family someday and then told her the time for dinner and that they would be dining with the other royalties tonight. She agreed and then Sesshoumaru leaned down and kissed her on her cheek. Both Inuyasha and Kagome's eyes opened wide, then Sesshoumaru left back down the hallway.
Once he was out of sight Inuyasha quickly came from behind the plant and walked straight up to Kagome beginning to be very loud about what had just happened. "What the hell is he doing kissin' on you like that for?" Inuyasha's anger flared and Kagome was trying to keep the situation under control. "Shhh." She shushed and quickly opened her door to her room, pulling him inside and shutting it behind them.
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Authors Note: Okay there's the fourth chappie! Hope you guys liked it and I will try my hardest to get the next one going here sooner than I did this one. Well anyways, hit the review button and let me know whatcha think otherwise I might not post anymore! So please just review!