A/N Omg, I am SO sorry. Everyone's right, there's no excuse for this tardiness at all and I totally apologize. I haven't had time to write much, cuz I've been having severe writer's block. And were I an actual author, I wouldn't been fired long ago xP But here's something, a teaser you could say. I promise a better chapter next time.


Sesshoumaru held his head in his hands as he groaned aloud and curled up like a puppy dog in his bed. Why oh WHY did he take those pills! Now not only did he have a nasty hangover, Kagome must've seen him in his condition and only Kami knows what she thinks of him now.

Woah, why should he care what she thought about him?

Kagome sat on her futon puzzled. Rin had shown her a pretty pot of flowers that she had planted herself, and then after that, sent her to her room. But that wasn't really what had her confused. What she was really unsure about was Sesshoumaru's feelings towards her. One day he's all tall light and mysterious, the next he's like some sort of super hyper version of a girly school boy. In both he had professed his love, but which one was the REAL Sesshoumaru. Ordinarily, she would like to think the tall light mysterious was the real him but she knew that he had gone through many tragedies and so that could be just a shield or a mask that he put on.

She pouted as she tried to think of who he really was.

It's so hard to read him! He always has this emotionless look on his face. Yet, what brought on the sudden change? Why did his personality do a 180 U-turn? He looked like… he was on drugs! But… there are drugs back now? Oh right, of course. He must've smoked something. But ewww! I hate smokers! I could never stand him smoking! But then does that mean I have to throw away everything that I've just gained. But I love him so much! I don't think I could give him up! Ugh… I don't know what to do… Kami-sama, please help me!

She lifted her head to the ceiling and sighed.


Kouga blinked. Then blinked again. Something wasn't right. Oh right, he had this thought just about everyday. He was missing his woman! He grumbled, wondering why Kagome wouldn't assent to be his mate. Its not like he would've treated her like dirt or something! Besides, that mutt didn't deserve her with him being half-blooded and all.

Then the sudden stench of a human assailed his sensitive nose. What human dared to enter his territory? Then another very faint redolence wafted his way. That human was one of InuYasha's crew! That meant Kagome had to be nearby! Yes! Kami-sama favoured him today! Rushing down as he followed the scent of the human, he screeched to a stop as he found an unconscious monk at the edge of his territory.

"What the? Well well well, looks like the monk's up to his old tricks again" he smirked as he noticed the fresh handprint on the houshi's cheek. "Sango! Come out!" He could now smell the demon-slayer but to his disappointment, Kagome and InuYasha weren't even remotely close.

"Okay, you've got me" Sango sheepishly stepped out of the bushes and trees.

"While he's a lovely present, I really can't accept it" Kouga feigned disappointment.

"Ah see, I was hoping he could stay with you for a while" Sango muttered.

"What for? Where's Kagome and that mutt?" He tossed his ponytail back and glared at her arrogantly.

"Hey! 'That mutt' has a name!" Sango started to defend InuYasha but was cut off.

"That mutt has a lot of names if you ask me. Lets see, there's Stupid, Idiot, Incompetent, Weak, Slow, Jerk, Asshole, Mutt, Clumsy, Hey you, Thief, Selfish, Glutton and Dunce to name a few." Kouga laughed at his own joke and smirked.

Sango just sweatdropped and rolled her eyes.

"Whatever, just keep Miroku with you for a few days okay?"

"Psh, why should I?" he delicately turned up his nose.

"Because I can't stand being alone with him for the next little while okay? I need to think things over." Sango fidgeted nervously, afraid that Miroku would wake up any minute now.

"Woah woah woah, why are you ALONE with him? You still haven't answered my question of where Kagome and InuYasha are."

"Okay, there's just been a bit of a problem so Kagome and InuYasha are at a Sesshoumaru's place to fix that problem and until then, its just me and the houshi. So please!" The pleading look in Sango's eyes worked as he sighed.

"Fine, but what's in it for me?"

"Uhm…. What DO you want?" Sango scratched her head thinking of her possessions.

"Kagome"

Sango smacked her head at his bluntness. But how in the world?

"But… I can't GIVE her to you! What do you want me to do?"

"Have her stay at my place for two weeks, tops. Hopefully by then, she'll see what living in my clan is all about and she'll agree to be my mate." He nodded gravely in all seriousness.

But shouldn't you ask Kagome first? I mean, this DOES involve her! Sango's conscience nagged at her for a moment before she squashed it like InuYasha squashed Myouga.

"Done!" Sango hoped Kagome wouldn't be too mad. I mean, sure that girl had a temper but it'll only be for two weeks! Oh dear… maybe it wasn't too wise, but Kouga had already dragged Miroku away so she shrugged and began walking to a nearby village.

Miroku blinked and yawned sleepily. Holy Kami-sama what the heck was Kouga doing in his face!

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!" Miroku gasped and backed away with a vein popping out of his forehead.

"Where's Sango?" He was seriously starting to get pissed.

"Calm down, you're stuck here for a few days. She dropped you off not too long ago" Kouga grinned at the ashen look on the houshi's face.

"GET OUT OF MY WAY! SANGO WOULD NEVER DO THAT!" Miroku glared and lunged at Kouga with his staff.


Kagome decided that perhaps she should write about this in her laptop. Ever since she had received a laptop for her birthday, she had begun to log their daily events in her digital journal.

Dear Diary,

Today was weird… No, really! It's almost time for bed, I have yet to eat dinner but the sun is already starting to set. I think I love him. I've heard it said that love is not just a feeeling but a commitment. That even though I might feel like hating him one day, I have promised to love him forever and ever regardless of what he does. So now I'm asking myself, can I do that? Can I really love him no matter what? Well I know he smokes and already I'm doubting whether we could be together or not. Am I really that unfaithful? Well, all I know is that these feelings haven't been here before so I guess that's a good thing. But I really need to learn how to love unconditionally, Like the way my mom loved my dad even though he was dying. I really do miss him a lot but I'm sure my mom misses him even more. Despite him being in a hospital for so long and her having to take care of everything in the house and shrine, she still loved him with all her heart.

And I've been learning to love, especially with InuYasha. I've been learning to tolerate and even accept his rudeness. Because I've also learned that it is only the fault of the way he was treated as a child and even as a teen and adult. No one's ever respected him and so he's never respected anyone in return. And the way that he scolds me for being slow and clumsy, I know he only wants me to be a better person. It's his special way of reprimanding and showing love to those whom he's come to trust, like Sango and Miroku too. Anyways, Rin just came in to tell me that its dinner time and so I'm going to go now. I'll write later.

-Kagome Higurashi


InuYasha gave Rin a quirky grin as she led him to the dining hall. He couldn't get over how much those two looked alike. The only difference was in their eyes and though Rin's eyes were merely a very mediocre brown, they were still very pretty.

She giggled and said in that cute voice of hers,

"I like it when you smile"

Yes! All those hours of practicing a smile in the mirror was worth it! He smirked as his male ego puffed up and swelled.

"Domo arigatou" he opened the door for her as they met up with Kagome coming down the opposite way.

"Hey InuYasha" she sat down and watched as Jaken clapped his hand twice and instantly, steaming dishes of food were placed on the table.

Kagome blinked as Rin and InuYasha kept sending each other shy glances. Oh please, sure it was spring, but couldn't they keep their PDA (public displays of affection) to themselves? Did they think she LIKED seeing them be all cuddly and affectionate and kissy kissy?

Of course, she was only jealous since she was so confused about Sesshoumaru. But she'd never admit it to herself.

Hmmm, where IS Sesshoumaru.

She shrugged as she finished up her meal. It was generally quiet with the two lovebirds focussed on each other and herself having nothing to say.

When suddenly…

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN MY UNDERWEAR ISN'T WASHED PROPERLY! ARE YOU SAYING I DON'T HAVE ANY UNDERWEAR TO WEAR THEN!" thundered a loud voice…


Ah I'm so mean. But I'm leaving it here for now so you guys don't kill me. Once again, really sorry for the delay!

Love,

-Tenma Kitsune