1Demeter Hera: Once again you are in A Miko's Touch. Thank you for returning, it is much appreciated. If you are wondering why I am updating do suddenly, not that I am expecting anyone to complain, I am writing this chapter and dedicating it to Veata, whom is one of my best friends and this is her back to school present. Also, I would like to clarify something. In the part where Sesshomaru asks what InuYasha and Gin are doing they have never done anything other then 'make out' and I am sorry to anyone that thought differently, it was a mistake on my part. Pardon's and forgiveness are not in order for I know I have done wrong and I am doing my best to correct it.

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Review Responses

Veata: Seeing as how I value my existence, at least a little, I plan on updating and seeing as you know where I reside and such I do believe I should follow the warning and update today.


Apollo Artemis: Thank you for liking the writing. I do not know what to say about this Kat person, you must have me confused with someone else, or another situation where my name was changed, I do request that in the future you do not make reference to me being someone else.


1kenshinlover: I am truly sorry to leave it there but a cliff hanger is what draws the reader back to the next chapter. Evil yes, but a good writing technique the same. I do hope you enjoy the chapter for from what I can gather you are waiting for it.

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Demeter Hera: Just quickly I have another thing to say. I was just wondering if you ever get those instances when your 'friends' choose to start telling at you about a problem that doesn't have a significant meaning to either of your lives? And when you point something else and they prove your point their response is 'shut up'. I do not understand it. Does anyone else?

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The Last Paragraph of Chapter Three


Why did she intrigue him so? He wondered if she felt the same.

Yes, he would find out.

In a swift movement he grabbed the controller and turned the television off. Kagome turned her head to protest but didn't get a word in. For before she could Sesshomaru had pulled her against him and pressed his lips on hers forcefully.

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Kagome was in shock. He was kissing her! What was she supposed to do?

In that exact moment Kagome had went into yet another bliss created by him. She moaned silently and absent mildly opened her mouth. Taking the opportunity, Sesshomaru slipped his tongue into her mouth, pushing back against the couch somewhat.

Sesshomaru was extremely pleased. He had hoped that Kagome would respond. For now he knew that she wanted this like he wanted it.

He slipped an arm around her waist as Kagome's arms snaked around Sesshomaru's neck. Her hands started to get tangled in his hair.

Sesshomaru started to growl possessive growls and quickly turned the kiss to feverish passion. Tilting his head his thrust his tongue deeper into Kagome's mouth, causing her to moan and audible moan of pleasure.

Sesshomaru continued to kiss her until she was nearly out of air, at which point he had to pull back. He was breathing heavy and the growls he was giving off were still audible.

Kagome was still somewhat shocked as she looked up at him. His molten depths were filled with want, desire and passion.

Her heart was racing. Never in her life had she had such a kiss. It was passionate and left her wanting more, which made her question herself somewhat.

His arms were still around her as hers were with him. They just lay there, looking at each other. What now?

"Kagome." Sesshomaru growled, moving down to kiss her neck.

Kagome stiffened a bit before relaxing completely.

He kissed her pulse point and suckled the warmed flesh, growling incoherent messages through out the process.

Sesshomaru ears twitched for the two hanyou's were descending from upstairs.

"This will occur again." Sesshomaru told Kagome.

He kisses her lightly one last time, savoring her sweet yet spicy taste. He pulled away and looked her in the eyes for a split second before he left in a flash of white.

Kagome closed her eyes. Her lips were slightly numb. His kiss had left her dazed. She almost forgot to mask her scent but the chattering of her two new friends snapped her out of her daze.

Gin and InuYasha sat back down on the couch across from her. Sitting holding hands and nothing more.

"Find anything good to watch?" Gin asked her, the television still off and a glint of amusement and knowing seen in her silver eyes.

"Not really, there wasn't much on." Kagome told her.

"Feh who cares, the pizza should be here soon." InuYasha intervened.

The two girls nodded. As if on cue the doorbell rang. InuYasha jumped up in an instant and humanized his form before going to answer the door.

"So, what happened?" Gin asked Kagome, moving to sit beside her.

"Nothing." Kagome lied to her.

"You're going to tell me and you know it." Gin told her, narrowing her eyes slightly.

"I will, but not here." Kagome replied, smiling at Gin.

Gin nodded and the two girls giggled slightly. InuYasha came back in, holding the pizza box and four plates. InuYasha sat down and handed Kagome a plate with a few large slices on it.

"Go bring that up to Sesshomaru, alright?" InuYasha asked.

"Yeah sure." Kagome replied, standing up.

As she descended up the stairs she faintly wondered what Sesshomaru had meant when he said that it would occur again. Did he want to kiss her again? Kagome sighed in frustration and knocked on the bedroom door.

Sesshomaru opened the door and looked curiously at her.

"Pizza delivery." Kagome told him with a smile, offering him the plate of pizza.

"Thank you, would you like to join me?" Sesshomaru asked her, taking the plate and opening the door for her to step in.

"Sure." Kagome replied, stepping in.

Sesshomaru shut the door behind them and silently thanked InuYasha for sending her up.

He gestured for her to sit on the huge silk covered bed.

Sesshomaru's room was done in deep reds, black and silver. His bed was larger then a king sized bed and was quite comfortable. His room looked like a small apartment, not very surprising in such a big house.

Kagome sat down and smiled at him as he sat beside her. He handed her a piece of pizza before taking a bite of his. They ate in silence for a few minutes.

Kagome was contemplating asking him why he kissed her but her mind was going against it. She had liked it. She hoped he had too. He more then likely had, seeing as he was the one to deepen the kiss.

"Something troubling you?" Sesshomaru asked her, finishing his pizza.

"No I'm fine." Kagome lied, taking the final bite of her dinner.

"You seem to question our actions earlier." Sesshomaru sighed, thinking she didn't like what had happened.

"No, it's not that, I swear." Kagome replied, looking at him.

"Then what is it?"" Sesshomaru asked her, his eyes boring into hers.

Kagome shifted uncomfortably and looked away. It's not like he would care what had happened to her.

"It's not you, if you're wondering." Kagome told him, finding his floor extremely fascinating.

Sesshomaru wanted to know why she was looked to be so down but was glad to know it wasn't him. Kagome turned her head to look at him again.

Sesshomaru was surprised, to say the least, when she leaned over and gave him a reassuring kiss.

Her kiss was so timid and delicate that it was driving Sesshomaru crazy with want.

He growled a low growl and pulled her into his lap, his tongue maneuvering its way into her mouth. Kagome's arm encircled Sesshomaru's neck again and he pulled her up against him.

"Sesshomaru." Kagome whispered, causing Sesshomaru to let out a purr like noise and he slowly turned the kiss to heated passion once again.

Their tongues danced and played a game a war as they battled for dominance. Sesshomaru's rough, hot tongue, overpowered Kagome soft one and thrust itself deep inside her mouth, once again letting him taste her.

Kagome brought her hand up to his ear and stroked the outside of it. Sesshomaru shivered at the contact, his ears being very sensitive. Kagome once again traced the shell of his ear, liking the effect it had on him.

Sesshomaru pulled away from her mouth and groaned quietly and he brought his lips to her pressure point again. He started to suck her neck as his fingers traced the skin on the other side. As he started to nip and suck harder he was delighted to see that the skin was starting to go darker, giving her the look that she was taken. He heard he gasps and small moans as he continued his assault on her neck.

Satisfied at the color and size of the mark he brought his lips back up to hers in a sweet kiss. He pulled away from her a few second later and looked into her eyes.

This was the beauty that was stealing his heart.

Kagome rested her head on his shoulder as he stroked her silk like hair.

"I told you that it would occur again." Sesshomaru whispered in her ear, nipping at it after he was done.

"I'm glad it did." Kagome breathed, almost too modest to say it.

"Then we should make sure it happens a third time." Sesshomaru told her, running a hand down her spine, causing her to arch her back and push against him.

"Perhaps we shall." Kagome replied.

"Kagome, please tell me what was bothering you earlier." Sesshomaru told her, turning her chin so she was looking at him.

"I can't." Kagome breathed, trying to look away.

"Why not?" Sesshomaru asked her, holding her chin firmly in place.

"Sesshomaru, there are reasons why I came to California that I don't like to talk about. I was just thinking about them earlier." Kagome told him.

"Don't let the past haunt you Kagome." Sesshomaru replied, letting hid grip on her chin loosen somewhat.

Kagome smiled slightly at him and nodded.

Her past was haunting her. She knew the possibilities of him finding her weren't all that grand, but there was still a small chance. Yet, hearing Sesshomaru's words she felt like there was nothing to fear. Was there?

"You're right Sesshomaru; I shouldn't let it control my fate." Kagome told him.

Sesshomaru smiled back at her and captured her lips in yet another kiss.

"What are you two doing in there?" InuYasha hollered, banging on the door, ruining the moment.

Kagome sighed.

"Look's like I have to go." Kagome announced.

"Don't worry, we'll meet again." Sesshomaru told her.

"I know." Kagome replied.

She slid off his lap and instantly wished to be back. The warmth that he had given her was gone, as was the warmth she had bestowed upon him. They gave one last look at each other before Kagome exited, masking her scent once again.

"So impatient." Kagome commented, brushing past InuYasha and walking down the stairs.

"What were you two doing?" InuYasha asked Sesshomaru from the hallway.

"We were eating." Sesshomaru told him.

"I'm watching you two." InuYasha replied.

Sesshomaru got up and closed the door in the hanyou's face, not wanting to deal with him. Why did he care if he knew? Probably because everyone thought he was an ice block that had no emotions. That wasn't true, well, it was for a bit. But, within on day, Kagome had changed him. He felt his heart go out to her, it was intoxicating yet scary. Sesshomaru liked the feeling, it was as though it was right, and wrong. It was exhilarating.

Kagome was trying to hide the smile on her face as she entered the living room.

"I'm gunna get home." Kagome announced.

"Alright, I'll see you at school tomorrow then?" Gin asked Kagome.

"Yeah, for sure." Kagome told her.

"Where do you live? We usually take one car or we could get someone to come pick you up." Gin replied, a plan forming in her head.

"Sounds like plan." Kagome told her, giving her the room number of her apartment and the address of it, unaware of the glint in Gin's eyes.

"Bye Kagome." Gin replied, watching as her new friend made her way to the back parking lot.

InuYasha entered right after Kagome left and flopped on the couch across from Gin.

"I think something's up between Kagome and Sesshomaru." InuYasha told her.

"There is." Gin replied, smiling.

Kagome made it to her car without getting lost, surprisingly. Getting in she started the engine, remembering the rush she had gotten when Sesshomaru drove. Kagome remembered the way they had come. She was glad; she had no clue where she was.

Laughing a little she backed out and turned her car's stereo on. Driving at a slower speed she noticed that the sun was setting.

She liked California.

She liked her new friends. She liked her new life. She liked the fact that she did belong, even if she felt she didn't.

Yes, she would stay.

Kagome, feeling adventurous, started to pick up speed. As her car hit one hundred and fifty she stayed at that speed for the rest of the road, loving the wind blow through her hair.

Turning onto the main road she made her way to her apartment. The lobby was unlock, per usual, and she jogged up the flights of stairs to her apartment. Opening the door she stepped in.

She threw her things on her desk and began her homework.

It didn't take her that long and soon enough she was heading to her bed for a night of rest. Slipping into her covers her phone rang.

"Hello." Kagome greeted, picking it up.

"Kagome?" A voice asked her.

"May I ask who's calling?" Kagome questioned.

"It's Souta." Souta replied to her.

Souta was Kagome's fourteen year old brother. She missed him and was glad to hear his voice.

"Hi Souta, what's up?" Kagome asked her brother.

"Not much, I wanted to know how your first day went, Hojo came around today asking for you as well." Souta told her.

"It was great Souta. My classes aren't the greatest but I'll live and I met some people. Stupid Hojo, just kick him next time he comes around." Kagome replied.

"That's good to hear. Did you meet a boy?" Souta asked her, putting emphasis on the word boy.

"Actually I did, not that its any of your business." Kagome told him.

"Oh come on! What's he like! You know I always know your boyfriends." Souta replied.

"He's not my boyfriend, yet. And he's nice. Maybe if you come to visit me then you'll meet him." Kagome told her brother.

"When can I come visit you?" Souta asked her eagerly.

"Soon, I promise, you'll have to ask mom." Kagome told him.

"Mom said that I can go whenever you say so, she's working a lot right now. Planning her wedding." Souta replied, instantly regretting it.

"Wedding?" Kagome asked him.

"Yeah that Akio guy asked her to marry him and she said yes." Souta sighed.

"I…see. Well, how about you come down in a few weeks?" Kagome asked him, not liking the fact that her mother was marrying Akio, Souta and her both hated him.

"Sound's good, but I have to go, mom's home. Love ya sis." Souta told her.

"Love you too Souta." Kagome replied, hanging up.

Kagome punched her pillow. Why wouldn't her mother have called when she got engaged?

'Poor Souta.' Kagome thought.

With her heart going out in condolences to her younger brother it also went out with love to Sesshomaru.

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Demeter Hera: Greetings and salutations, thank you once again for reading my story. I attempted to not write a cliff hanger by ending it with the end of the day. I hope you did not find them kissing to be rushed my mind was screaming at me to write it, so I obeyed and did. As you know this I am starting school and my job within the next few days but I will try and update before too long, it's a personal promise. Have a good eve.