So, it seems that Sesshoumaru-sama is quite the popular character! I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my loving reviewers, without you, I would be nothing! Ha-ha
Well on to chapter 8, once again please enjoy!
Kagome was speechless as she found herself staring up at the man she had gawked at a few hours earlier. All she could do was stand, rooted to the spot as the man reached down and played with a strand of her hair lovingly through his pale fingertips. Kagome was entranced to say the least. She couldn't bring herself to tear herself away from his golden eyes. The strand of hair fell delicately through his fingers as he reached up to stroke her cheek.
"Miss Higurashi?" he whispered.
"Oi! What the hell do you think you're doing Sesshoumaru! Get away from her!" Inuyasha had watched the whole scene in front of him and he suddenly felt a burning feeling growing within him. 'How dare he…' Kagome was pulled out of her reverie as Inuyasha grasped her arm and firmly pulled her away. Feeling slightly annoyed she whispered tensely, "Inuyasha!" and pulled away from him. He looked down at her and momentarily hurt flashed through his eyes, before it was replaced by anger.
"What the hell do you want?" Sesshoumaru chuckled softly and stepped in through the house, coolly closing the door and leaning up against the frame.
"Didn't you receive my message?"
"Of course I did baka!"
"Then I trust you are ready to go eat? Or has your new wife prepared something for us?"
Kagome blushed furiously behind Inuyasha and finally, spoke to Sesshoumaru. Too bad it sounded like an awe struck school girl. "I-I'm not his wife! Just his babysitter." Sesshoumaru smirked and looked back to Inuyasha.
"Honestly I would have thought Inuyasha was too grown for a babysitter, but he still acts immature as ever, so I cant quite say I'm surprised…" he mused, stroking his chin.
"Shut up! She's Shippou's babysitter you bastard!" Kagome had had enough.
"Stop it! Both of you!" She walked swiftly in between them and calmly continued, "Can't you two get along for just one night?" She turned to Inuyasha. "Just one night of dinner, it's not like he's moving in."
"Actually," Spoke up Sesshoumaru. Inuyasha growled.
"Don't even think about it, because you're not welcome here. Sesshoumaru gave a small laugh and responded, "Can't I poke a little fun, brother dearest?" He then turned to Kagome once more and said, "The girl has a point. You should try growing up, perhaps if it's only for a night." He smiled at Kagome and then stopped "Ah, but where are my manners! My name is Sesshoumaru Takahashi, and I would be honored if you would grace me with your presence this evening," he bowed, taking her hand and kissing it, all the while his eyes never leaving hers. Kagome sighed.
'He's so charming!' "I am Kagome Higurashi, nice to meet you sir. And please, don't bow to me, I'm just a girl, ha-ha" Kagome nervously shook her head, taking her hand away from Sesshoumaru. Kagome grabbed her car keys once again, saying she would be back in twenty minutes, she had to go change really fast. Inuyasha hadn't even heard. He was fuming. As soon as she shut the door he grabbed Sesshoumaru by the caller and seethed, "What the hell are you planning?" Sesshoumaru gave him a genuinely sincere look and replied, "I am just admiring the beauty before me, and being polite. Two traits you never did seem to inherit." He paused, removed himself from Inuyasha's grasp, brushing off his suit before he went on. "From what I see, she seems to mean more to you than just Shippou's babysitter." Inuyasha had nothing to say to this, so he just clenched and unclenched his jaw. He was extremely annoyed. Somehow the thought of another man being so close to Kagome had sent flames ablaze inside of him. Sesshoumaru spoke once more, "it's not fair to her, you know."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Inuyasha said collapsing on the couch. Sesshoumaru pulled out a chair and sat. "It means that you are mistaking her for Kikyou." Inuyasha shot his head up to glare at Sesshoumaru.
"I know who she is; I'm not mistaking her alright!"
"Maybe in your mind you know she is Kagome, but in your heart I am almost certain you mistake her for Kikyou. I couldn't help but notice the resemblance. Sooner or later she is bound to fall in love with you. I am simply stating that it wouldn't be fair to her, you mistaking her with Kikyou." He expected his brother to reply with some witty remark, but instead was greeted with a look of defeat, a feature that barely crossed his features.
"I've already thought about all of this Sesshoumaru. I just, can't help it."
"I just have one suggestion. Keep her away, far away from your nasty business. Kikyou paid a great price for your carelessness-"
"I hear this crap from everybody and ill say the same thing! I won't drag her into this alright! I won't make the same mistake once more!"
"So you're still selling drugs, Inuyasha." Inuyasha ran a hand through his hair and nodded. Sesshoumaru leaned back in his seat and sighed.
"You know, that after Kikyou died I offered you help, financially. The offer still stands."
"I don't need anyone's help! I can do fine on my own."
"Inuyasha heed my words. Kikyou died because you failed to deliver the drugs to those two men. Who's to say they won't try it again with Kagome."
"I'll never let that happen!"
"They don't necessarily have to be after drugs. They can be after money also. I'm just saying, keep her close to you." Inuyasha was about to reply before Kagome timidly opened the door and said, "Sorry I took a little longer, there was some small traffic coming back…" But none of the men were interested in her excuse right now. They were too busy staring at the goddess that stood before them. She was wearing a long, flowing black dress that hugged and tugged in all the right places. Her hair was left down, but she had put on light makeup, and that's all she needed. Kagome was naturally beautiful as it was. Kagome lightly blushed as she realized the two men were staring at her, and she shifted uncomfortably, suddenly feeling exposed.
"Kagome! You look so pretty!" Shippou jumped up and down excitedly and tugged at her dress. Kagome laughed as she took Shippou's hand. Well, shall we go then? The two men shook there heads and Inuyasha linked her arm in his.
"Shall we?" he said, almost in a purr. Kagome blushed a little more and nodded, and she realized that Sesshoumaru has linked his arm in her other arm also. "My lady…" he muttered into her ear and opened the door for her. Shippou followed suit as Kagome stepped into the cool night air, feeling as if she was a princess, on her way to a ball with two perfect kings.
Ahhh! Kagome's so lucky! I'm jealous -pouts- well, you learned a little about Inuyasha's "business" and a tidbit more about how Kikyou died! I think in the next chapter I will explain fully, so I won't be a bad author and leave my readers in the dark, lol. Well I'm sorry if it seems a little rushed, I'm really tired tonight for some reason, well don't forget to review please, and tell me what you think! Oyasumi
