Okay…I'm finally updating. Sorry it took me so long, but I was otherwise occupied.
And could someone please tell me how to spell Sesshy's name correctly? I'm not sure how. Also, can he fly or does he just jump? Please answer questions for an accurate story (I don't want to have it bad just because I didn't get all the facts right).
Reality Bites
Ending of last chapter--She was falling. That was the first thing that crossed Kagome's thoughts. There was nothing she could do. The fall itself would most likely kill her before she even hit the ground. I'm finally free, she thought as she closed her eyes and smiled at the ground.
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Suddenly, all movement stopped. I'm dead, aren't I? Several moments passed. Why do I still feel my heart ache? And why do I still feel my body as well? Opening her eyes, she saw Sesshoumaru leaning over her, and Kagome very nearly jumped out of her skin.
"Why didn't you just let me die?" she asked curiously, slightly warily.
She speaks. Being this close to her made him notice the little things about her face; the elegantly carved nose, high cheek bones, dazzling blue eyes, and cherry-red lips shaped like a Cupid's bow. I wonder if they taste like cherries as well. He pushed that thought as far from his mind as he could once it caught his attention.
"Do you know why you wish to put yourself in death's path?" he countered. She opened her mouth to retort, but nothing came out. He smirked at her apparent speechless state of mind. I do believe this is the first time in a long time that I've made this many breakthroughs in my mask.
He began moving again, carrying her bridal-style for he didn't want any other unwanted complications. She still squirmed in his grasp, but after a hard glare from him, she quickly rethought her actions.
I hope he isn't going to go psycho on me or anything. I mean, like torture me for weeks before I really do want to die. Her chain of thoughts made a chill go up her spine and she shivered in his arms, making him take a quick glance down at her with those cold and calculating eyes of his. Oh, no. I caught his attention.
They had been traveling for a while before she finally got up her courage to ask, "Where are you taking me?"
Once more he turned his cold gaze down upon her and she got cold quivers as he replied, "That's none of your concern at the moment. You will find out soon enough our destination."
A few more moments passed before she ventured to ask, "What do you want with me?"
He sent her an ice-cold glare that nearly made her heart skip a beat with its intensity. He said nothing, but she got the message loud and clear; don't ask questions, just sit there and don't be a nuisance.
What a talkative girl. I wonder what else I need to learn about her. She certainly needs to learn who is master here.
On their journey, kami knew where, Kagome had time to study her surroundings, but mainly her captor. His mouth spoke of one who knew how to give commands, his eyes how to study and understand, and his hard-set jaw spoke of one who knew pain; so beautiful and yet painful.
His hair blew in the breeze as they sped up and she felt this terrible urge to run her fingers through it. On its own accord her hand found its way up and into his silvery-white locks. Before it even registered whose hair she was touching, her mind formed one thought---so soft and silky; I wonder what he uses.
Sesshoumaru hit the ground with a thud, though Kagome knew he could land very lightly, jarring her in his arms. Her fright and embarrassment finally registered as he stood holding her in his arms staring at her.
She tried to scramble out of his hold, but found herself unable to escape his grasp with only the tip of her toes touching the ground.
He was shocked to say the least. His quick landing was so he wouldn't fall out of the air. Kagome's hand in his hair gave him the weirdest sensation and he was unable to say he didn't like it.
All Sesshoumaru could do was stare at her.
"I-I-I……" She couldn't finish. Her mouth and brain wouldn't work together to form coherent thoughts or words. With much work she finally said, "I'm so sorry. I-I didn't mean to… I mean… I shouldn't… I… Gomen… It's just that your hair……it was so…I don't know…beautiful and soft-looking. I just had to touch it. Gomen."
Once again, Kagome tried to get out of his hold, but Sesshoumaru held her firmly around one shoulder, not letting her budge from that spot.
Now she started to get mad. He wouldn't say anything.
"Look, I said I was sorry. Kami, you're being a big jerk."
Pushing against him, she wanted to get more space between them, but it was to no gain; he kept her still. She knew she couldn't do anything anyway; his youkai was more than she could handle at any level.
Banging his chest she yelled, "Let me go!"
He had too much pride to flinch at her raised voice. It may hurt, but he was unwilling to show any weakness. That gave enemies an advantage and no mere human was going to get to him.
"You should respect your elders, girl."
"My name isn't girl; it's Kagome. Got that?"
He squeezed her shoulder painfully, making her gasp.
"Do not speak to me in such a manner, girl. You have no right; you are on my lands, therefore, while you are here, I own you."
She poked him in the chest to emphasize her point. "But you're the one who brought me here. I could have very well left."
"You do not leave until I allow it."
Kagome was fuming. How dare he?! She wasn't property! She was a human being! Not his slave!
"I am not yours to control. I go where I want when I want and there's nothing you can do about it."
"You are mine. Once you entered my lands, you became my property. I own you."
It was too much. The smack that sounded was proof that she was mad enough to be reckless. She didn't care if it got her killed. She was not going to take this from anyone. The evidence of her hit was on his turned face and the stinging sensation in her hand.
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Oooh! Cliff-hanger! (I was never good at those so just go along with it)
I tried to make it longer for those who wanted it, but my writing only goes so far. Sorry. I'll try a little harder next time if it still isn't up to your standards.
I'm not sure where this is leading, but if you would like to make suggestions, I'm open for any and all. Nothing is too stupid for me. I need ideas anyway.
People who wish for me to continue will review. I don't want to write something and then people not read it; it hurts my feelings (besides, threats help get me more reviews---hehehe).