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

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 two – heat

The encounter with the priestess was frustrating, Sesshoumaru realized. Ever since that night all he could think about was she. An irritated sigh escaped his lips and the demon lord closed his eyes and shook his head. It wasn't helping either that he was in possession of her odd book. Every glance at the damn book only resurfaced more memories of that night.

"My lord, are you alright?" He heard Jaken squeak but found that he had no energy to listen. He was getting weary of traveling and only desired to go back home and rest. Before, how he enjoyed traveling. It always relaxed him. But now, it felt like such a troublesome idea. Yet if he didn't travel, how was that damn half-breed brother of his grow stronger?

Sesshoumaru hated admitting that he did help Inuyasha throughout his travels, which was why he attacked at the most surprising of times. As odd as it was, Inuyasha still possessed a miniscule blood of their family, so though he despised the thought, he must help him.

But kissing his brother's priestess…

That was truly a different matter.

"My lord?"

"Shut up, Rin! Do not disturb the master!"

"But you asked first…"

"Stop lying you insolent child!"

Nonchalantly kicking Jaken, Sesshoumaru found that he must face consequences. Kissing the damn priestess was a huge mistake. He was not in his right state of mind, after all. He was merely curious how it would feel to get her to submit. In fact, her submission was very pleasing…

"Lord Jaken! Are you alright?"

"Of I am! It is nothing I cannot handle."

… But she was such an annoyance. Always babbled on incessantly. Also, she was most disrespectful to those higher of her rank. Does she not fear for her life? Well, she did. In fact, she was cowering in front of him. Still, she kept a brave face. He could pat her on the head for that one.

"My lord!"

Finally ignoring his own thoughts, he directed his attention to his squeaking retainer. Sesshoumaru first glared then listened.

"Rin is being most annoying!" Jaken squawked and squawked. Gods did he hate this human girl! Such a pain in the behind she was. He really did not know what possessed his master to take her in as a ward. She was nothing but noisy and foolish.

"My lord, let us play a game!" Rin smiled in delight when her lord nodded in return.

Jaken hissed inwardly. They were ignoring him! How the life of a humble demon as he was most unsatisfying. But to serve Lord Sesshoumaru… he must do his best!

"There is this one game," Rin started to say. "It is one that Lady Kagome had taught me once."

Sesshoumaru was confused. He doesn't remember leaving Rin in any human villages. The only companionship of humans she was allowed to enjoy was in the company of his brother's little troupe.

"Pray tell, Rin, who is Lady Kagome?" Sesshoumaru asked.

"It is that annoying wench who follows your half-breed brother around, my lord!" Jaken scowled. "She is noisy and stubborn!"

Sesshoumaru thought for a moment. Noisy, stubborn, annoying wench… Ah. So that is her name.

"Tell us the game, Rin."

"Yes, Lord Sesshoumaru!" Rin was delighted. Her lord hardly played game with her and Jaken; he was always so busy. She reveled in these rare times, and was most thankful to Lady Kagome for giving her knowledge of the game.

After explaining the rules of the game, Rin was happy that throughout her explanation both Lord Jaken and Lord Sesshoumaru listened.

"Fine! I shall go first," Jaken said with a frustrated sigh.

"I spy…" Jaken surveyed the area and narrowed his eyes dramatically.

Sesshoumaru kicked him.

"I spy something red!" Jaken squawked.

Rin looked thoughtful and Sesshoumaru looked around.

"Berries," he answered with a bored tone.

"You are right, my lord," Jaken said happily.

"Indeed." It was quite obvious, though, Sesshoumaru observed. The only red amongst all these trees and bushes were the berries. Not many fruits grew around this area, but it was known to house these red berries.

"My turn, my turn," Rin exclaimed happily. Sesshoumaru nodded.

"Yes, yes, you stupid child," Jaken said. "Go already."

"I spy…" Rin paused and brought her hand to her forehead, as if shielding her eyes. It was an odd gesture for someone like her. The priestess had probably taught her, he concluded. It was adorable on Rin, but imagining the priestess—Kagome—doing that also seemed like an amusing, if not cute, image.

Sesshoumaru scolded himself. He had almost successfully erased her from his mind a few seconds ago.

"I spy something blue!"

"Blue! There is no blue around here, Rin! Do not lie to us!"

"But I am not lying," Rin retorted.

"Lies!"

"The sky," Sesshoumaru answered.

"Yes, my lord!" Rin looked overjoyed. "You are so very good at this!"

Kagome sighed and fanned herself with her hand. Gods, this weather is killing me! She had never experienced such hot weather. The idea of swimming was so tempting right now. They had a passed a river a while ago, and it was still a walking distance. Maybe if she asked Inuyasha nicely…

"Inuyasha," Kagome started sweetly.

"No." Inuyasha himself looked pretty bad, actually. He was sweating and his hair, being the longest among them, must be really uncomfortable. This she pointed out to him and his defense started to waver.

"Come on, Inuyasha. It's so hot," Shippou pleaded. Miroku and Sango agreed.

With a sigh, Inuyasha gave up. "Fine! We camp here."

"Thank you!" Kagome went over to hug him. He blushed but brushed her off saying it was nothing. Kagome smiled.

Glancing behind her at the direction of the cool river, she gave off a happy sigh.

"Sango, do you want to come?" Sango glanced at her, then at the direction Kagome was pointing at..

"You mean to the river? That's okay, Kagome," Sango said with a smile. The demon slayer sat down on the ground and leaned against a tree. She closed her eyes. "I'm too tired. I'd like to sleep for a little while."

"Let me join, dear Sango," Miroku exclaimed and extended his arms toward Sango.

Sango hit him.

Removing her socks and shoes, Kagome let her feet feel the coolness of the river. She shivered in delight. This whole traveling business was fun, but a little rest surely couldn't hurt. Besides, she knew Inuyasha was dying in the heat. He had to give up sometime.

Watching the fish play in the water was relaxing. For good measure, she wiggled her toes under the clear water. She smiled. This is what makes Sengoku Jidai worth it: the little things in life… stuff you'll hardly notice in modern day Tokyo.

Not to mention the place was great for stargazing. The night was really relaxing here. It was always good to curl up with a good book during those times…

Good book.

Kagome felt her anger resurface. Sesshoumaru forgot to return her book! Her nights of rest and relaxation were totally stolen from her ever since then!

She woke Inuyasha up that night, when she exclaimed (rather loudly) that her book was missing. Good thing she didn't shout something like, "Inuyasha's evil half-brother stole my book. Oh, and I was away from the safety of the camp, too, Inuyasha."

That was something to be thankful about.

Still. He stole her book! That damned demon with his pretty hair.

Vaguely, she remembers his hair brushing against her face as he kissed her. As it turns out, it was as soft as it looked. And silky, too. With a groan, the memory of how he placed his hand on the small of her back to keep her from retreating quickly ignited something in her.

Nngh.

What? What! No! Bad Kagome, bad!

Kagome shook her head. She lost her book, and now she was losing her sanity because of him. Ugh.

If Inuyasha ever found out about her thoughts, he'd throw a rage. He'd probably turn the forest upside down. Actually, the image of Inuyasha going nuts seemed a little funny… Kagome chastised herself again. "Boy, if these thoughts continue I might not be held responsible for my actions."

"What kind of actions do you have in mind?"

Kagome froze. That voice, smooth and dangerous, sounded eerily familiar.

Author's Blah-Blah:

So here you have it.

It might sound like it's on the way to a lemony start, but that wasn't my intention. I'm not even good with lemons. 8D;

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