Savoring a kiss is similar to understanding the meaning of a book. Unfortunately for Higurashi Kagome, she found this out through the hard way. Sesshoumaru x Kagome.

Author's Blah-Blah: This, I believe, was my first Sess/Kag fic. Since it needed A LOT of revising, and since I wub it oh-so-much, here's the new version. Nothing's changed plot-wise, so you didn't miss much if this is your first time reading it. 

Title: Savor
Author: Special Sunday
Series: Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale
Genre: Romance/Humour/General
Rating: PG-13 (heehee. Mild sexual tension)

" S A V O R "
Chapter one – the hard way


Higurashi Kagome shifted under the tree. Sitting under a tree was a little uncomfortable, since it sometimes blocked the moon so she couldn't read. But still, it was a nice peaceful place so she really didn't have to complain.

The wind swayed her hair around her annoyingly. Irritated, she kept her hair behind her ears and started to read again. In a blink of an eye, Kagome's attention was once again locked in a page of a mystery novel. Occasionally, her brow would furrow in confusion.

She knew she shouldn't be out at this night, especially since she was also away from the safety of the camp. If Inu-Yasha found out, another argument would surface making her boil with rage and shouting osuwari at him over and over. A sigh escaped her lips. She doesn't like hurting Inuyasha, but he could be so…

"Stupid Inuyasha," she said out loud to no one in particular.

"My thoughts exactly," she heard a voice say. Her heart stopped beating for a moment, and her breath paused in her throat because of fear. Quickly trying to compose her thoughts, which were running rampant, she swallowed the lump forming in her throat and exhaled.

Calm down, Kagome told herself. After making sure she could think clearly enough, a powerful youki hit her like a storm. A youkai? She cursed. Damn my luck!

Forcing her throat to work, and choking out her words, she asked, "Who's there?"

She mentally patted her back for controlling her voice from shaking. She concentrated hard on her powers and a familiar tinge hit her. But still, the youkai was damn powerful; she wished she could have shouted Inuyasha's name instead of inquiring whom the youkai was.

Silence greeted her and for one split second she hoped it was gone. Just when Kagome was about to sigh in relief, a chuckle broke the silence.

Kagome refused the urge to whimper and ask for her life. She was stronger than that! Once more, she concentrated on her energy on where the youkai's exact location was. Aha! Her moment of triumph was lost, however, when she realized that he was only a few feet away; he was behind the tree she was leaning on. Sweat broke out on her skin. Her book forgotten, she closed her eyes awaiting death.

"Priestess," the voice said. It was eerily familiar, but Kagome just couldn't bring herself to care on who he was at the moment. "Are you aware of the time? Or, in fact, your surroundings?"

Frustration at being used as a toy before her death, she shot back, "Of course I do. Otherwise, I wouldn't be sitting here reading a book!" Immediately, she regretted it. God, I hope he makes it painless. Somehow, she had a sinking feeling in her gut that he was laughing at her.

"Fierce one, aren't you?"

Then it hit her. It hit her like a ton of bricks. Oh no! She knew this youkai. She knew exactly who he is. Fear gripped her being. This was none other than Sesshoumaru—Sesshoumaru-who-tried-to-masscare-everybody Sesshoumaru!

Almost as if he knew he had been found out, he stepped out from behind the tree and glowered at the priestess below him.

Kagome gulped.

"Fierce," he repeated once more. "And a nuisance." Kagome wanted to sit him, but controlled it. Who knew what would happen afterwards?

"What do you want, anyway?" She asked and stood up to her full height, though still greatly dwarfed by the demon lord's size. At least, she though, at least I'll die with some pride! Apparently, her act of defiance only amused the demon more.

"Is it wrong for one to scout his own lands," he replied. "I only wished to see if someone would be causing trouble." As an afterthought, he added, "Unfortunately, yes."

Kagome was a little overwhelmed. He never said much except, "Give me Tessaiga," "Die, Inuyasha," and other stuff related to death and the sword. When her mind finally comprehended what he said, she couldn't help but lash out. There was one thing she hated: people who thought themselves better than anyone else!

"We're not trouble!" One of Sesshoumaru's delicate eyebrows rose in question. It irritated Kagome beyond belief. "We're just camping!" With a huff, she crossed her arms and looked away. The book was still in her hands and unfortunately caught Sesshoumaru's attention.

Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed. Seeing Sesshoumaru's questioning gaze at her book, Kagome thought of answering. No way! But he did look curious, and she knew he'd never ask, so with a sigh she said, "It's a mystery book."

"A mystery book?" He scoffed. "Humans." She glared up at him, wanting to drill a hole into his armor. Stupid, arrogant, full-of-themselves demons! So absorbed in her thoughts of hanging Sesshoumaru and causing immense pain, she didn't notice he grabbed her book from her hands until it was too late.

"Oh!" The sound of surprise momentarily lifted the demon's eyes from her book to her.

"What are you doing?" she asked. He remained silent and just flipped through the pages with a bored expression. Knowing she couldn't do much more, she sat back down on the ground and sulked. Surprisingly, Sesshoumaru joined her and continued to read.

Watching him, she realized she lost her page. "You made me lose my page!" Seeing as he didn't care at all, she huffed and muttered, "Jerk."

Minutes passed and Sesshoumaru continued to read. Finally getting irritated, she made a grab for the book completely forgetting that she was dealing with Sesshoumaru, Lord of the Western Lands and All Things Pretty. No, Kagome thought angrily. All Things Evil

Sesshoumaru brought to book above his head, which caused Kagome to fall straight to his lap.

Kagome's face turned different shades of red at the realization of where she is and what she's done.

"Ah," she heard Sesshoumaru murmur. "Just tell me so, priestess. No need to rush."

Her anger and embarrassment grew and she got up and pointed her finger at him accusingly. Of what? Maybe because he stole her quiet time, the only time she gets to relax during her travels, her book, and her innocence! Or maybe because he's just so damn annoying and pompous!

The demon raised an eyebrow at her, which irritated her more. Kagome was beyond her limit. "You arrogant son of a--"

Before she could finish her sentence, Sesshoumaru stood up and glowered at her, again. She lowered her finger slowly and just stared back. This continued for a few seconds before Kagome couldn't stand it anymore. She stood up and was about to shout a few obscene words when he slid his arm around her waist.

Higurashi Kagome was at loss for words.

For the second time that night, she asked again, "What are you doing?" This time, her voice shook a little. Sesshoumaru didn't answer and she looked up at his face. His eyes were fixed upon her intently. Kagome had a strange thought that maybe he froze because of all the ice around his heart. Ahaha…

"Miko," he murmured softly. Her eyes focused on his moving lips. Kagome's mind was in a haze of fear and arousal. It wasn't every day she was in the arms of a really, really good-looking demon. "Look at me."

Breaking from her reverie, all Kagome could say was, "Huh?" But she did, she looked up, only to get her lips pressed by something firm and… nnngh. Trying to desperately to understand what was happening, she closed her eyes in concentration. Sesshoumaru took it as something else. Kagome was pressed against the tree. Oh, she thought. I'm being kissed by a crazy, murderous demon. Yay.

Kagome realized she was on the verge of fainting and telling him to "sit." Both were equally tempting, but something far better seemed to pull her in. Without thinking straight, she kissed back. Kagome realized, in the recesses of her mind, he was pulling her closer to him.

When they separated, Kagome was glassy-eyed, confused, and most definitely aroused. And to think I was about to get mad at him.

Sesshoumaru licked her lower lip, breaking her train of thought. Now realizing what was really happening to her, she pulled back. She saw his annoyed expression and she herself could most heartedly agree, but kissing Inuyasha's brother had dire consequences… none which she wanted to face at the moment.

"Look, Sesshoumaru," Kagome started. He didn't let her finish, he leaned in and gave her a bruising kiss then let go of her. He turned around and started to walk away. Kagome felt oddly disappointed and longed for him to have just shut her up. With a kiss preferably.

"Do not walk in these woods again. Fate will not be so kind next time," she heard him say.

Soon enough, his figure was swallowed up in the darkness of the forest. Giving one last glance at the dark, she sighed and went back to camp.

Tiptoeing and making sure not to wake anyone up, especially Inuyasha, she crawled inside her sleeping bag. Nuzzling the soft fabric of the comfortable cocoon, she replayed the events. I am such a schoolgirl, Kagome thought with a mental giggle. Giving out a tired sigh, she started to sleep when she remember one thing.

"My book!"

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Author's Blah-Blah: I don't know if you guys read this, but…

This was originally a one-shot, as some may know. But now, I'm thinking of making this a chaptered fic. I realize, though, it may not have a lot of potential. As a chaptered fic, I mean.

But still, what do you guys think?