You're all that I Need
Chapter Four
"Kagome."Her mother's voice came from her bedroom.
Turning to the sound of her name, Kagome sighed. Of course, she knew this was coming.
"Yes moma?" Kagome stepped lightly to her mother's bedroom. Twisting a lock of silky hair, she frowned.
"What's gotten into you Kagome? Adam told me what happened." A look of distaste clung to her face, eyes hollow.
Kagome stood stiffly in front of her mother. She was sitting on her bed, brushing out wet hair.
"Well?" Kagome's mother set down her brush and looked at her daughter. Her skin was an unhealthy pale, her face thin.
Kagome tilted her head. Her mother had changed so much. It often seemed as though the woman she once was when they'd lived with their grandfather was gone. Kagome's mother refused to even look upon their grandfather now.
What had occurred between the two?
"Kagome? Kagome!"
"I'm sorry moma." Kagome desperately wished to speak her mind, to tell her mother just what she thought of her. She wanted to scream and yell. How could you bring a man like Adam here? How could you take sides against Souta? But, instead, she held her tongue and kept quiet.
"I'm not the one that needs to hear that. I want you to tell Adam you're sorry." Her mother picked up the hairbrush, and resumed brushing her hair.
Closing her eyes, Kagome whispered, "Okay moma."
Nodding to herself, her mother smiled, "Good girl."
Kagome swallowed, and kept the tears at bay, "Can I borrow the car? I want to go to the gym."
Her mother arched her eyebrow, "Are you sure you can get there safely, Honey? You just got your license a few weeks ago."
"Please?"
"Alright. Just be careful, dear."
Nodding, Kagome stepped quickly up the stairs. She stuffed swim suit, goggles, cap, hair brush, and a towel into her yellow bag, and nearly ran for the car. Keys in hand, she made it inside the small vehicle before the tears escaped. She felt like such a pansy, but just couldn't help it.
How had her mother turned into such a monster?
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She pulled the car into the parking space farthest from the building she could find. Her grandfather was the one that paid for her membership here. He knew her undying love for swimming, and her lack of a pool.
It was a massive building, containing exercise equipment of all kinds, multiple gyms, batting cages, and two pools. One pool had classes, and a teacher. The other – and the one Kagome preferred – was usually empty, and just to swim in.
As she walked in, she checked her face was dry, and flashed her membership card to the lady at the front desk. She walked down the familiar hallways as the floors turned from expensive tile, to thin carpet. The first floor was for the front desk, the two pools, and a few private training rooms. The training rooms must have been for gymnastics or karate or something like that – the floors and three of the walls were covered in blue mats. The fourth wall – the one facing the hallway – was glass. Although people in the hallway could see inside the rooms, Kagome had never seen anyone in them.
As usual, all the rooms were dark. But, as she walked farther down the hall, one room was lit. Kagome put her face close to the glass and looked in.
Sesshoumaru? Impossible…
She'd only seen him a handful of times the entire school year, and now three times in three days?
His back was turned toward the glass, so Kagome continued to look in. He was shirtless, and his long silver hair was loose across his bare back. He was wearing what looked like simple loose white cloth pants. His feet were also bare, and something on his ankle caught her eye. Two magenta stripes. Nearly identical to those she'd seen on his wrists once.
Is this guy tattooed all over?
Blushing like mad, she began to walk away, and then glanced back. His back was still turned to the glass, so there was no harm in watching him for awhile. She put her face close to the glass and watched his movements closely.
His muscled body moved gracefully at breakneck speeds. Jumping and kicking, punches and swipes – was this some sort of karate? Blue eyes grew wide, as she carefully watched him. His muscles flexed as he moved his body at impossible angles at unattainable speeds.
At first, she didn't notice when he turned and faced the glass. He continued his workout for a moment before pausing.
Kagome felt her face grow hot, but didn't move. She was too caught up in his golden stare.
Sesshoumaru smirked. Her doe eyed expression was priceless.
He nodded to her, and her eyes grew even wider. She turned, nearly running to the pool lockers. Her face remained flushed until her skin touched the cold water.
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So, she comes here?
Sesshoumaru thought to himself, shaking his hair dry from the shower. What did she do here? Swim perhaps? The pools were the only other thing on this floor. He would have to investigate this. After all, she appeared to enjoy watching him.
There she was, alone in the un-coached pool. Walking slowly onto the pool deck, he leaned against the wall.
She wore a pair of black goggles, protecting her eyes from the chlorine. Her hair was contained in a black cap. The swim suit she wore was a deep blue with black designs.
Interesting color choice.
He watched her swim several freestyle laps, her thin body gliding through the water, hands slicing into the clear liquid. Her speed dropped significantly, and she swam this slow pace for another two laps – cooling down he presumed.
Her hands held onto the concrete wall, and she took several deep breaths of air. She had yet to notice her golden-eyed onlooker. With one swipe of her hand, she pulled off her cap and goggles. Brushing her hair out quickly with her fingers, the long strands skimmed the water as she pulled herself up.
Sesshoumaru picked up a towel that was had been left by the wall – hers he assumed – and took a step towards her.
"Hello again, Kagome." He said coolly. He was going to hand her the towel, but decided to hang onto it for a moment. He rather liked the way the wet cloth clung to her body.
"Sesshoumaru!" Her face tinted pink, "What are you doing here?"
"You were watching me. So, I decided to see what you do here." He watched with interest as her face went from pink, to scarlet, and slowly back to its normal color.
"Oh… I swim." She wanted to smack herself. She must sound like a complete idiot.
"Hn." He glanced around, "You're alone?"
"Yeah," She held out her hand, "Can I have my towel?"
He handed over the cloth, his hand brushing her damp skin.
Her face became yet another, shade of red, "I-I'm going to go get dressed."
Nodding, Sesshoumaru walked out to the hallway outside the locker rooms. Her ever changing facial color was quite amusing. Normally, he would come here at odd hours of the Night, to avoid attracting attention to himself. But if Kagome would be coming, perhaps he could change his schedule.
"Do you come here often Kagome?" Sesshoumaru asked when he heard light footsteps behind him.
"Yes. Do you?" Kagome carried a yellow bag on one shoulder, the other hand held a brush.
"Yes, though usually I come at Night." He glided over and walked at her left side, plucking the bag from her shoulder, "I'll carry this."
She gave him a quizzical look, but continued to brush her hair.
Is this even the same Sesshoumaru I went to school with?
As they walked past the front desk and out the double doors, Sesshoumaru's keen ears caught the receptionist's mumbled words around a sigh, "Young and in love…"
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"Inuyasha, do you plan on lazing about here all Summer?" Sesshoumaru tossed his keys on the table near the door.
Rolling onto his stomach, Inuyasha ignored him. He was lying in the middle of the living room floor, eyes closed.
Laying his bag on the floor, Sesshoumaru folded himself onto the couch.
"You smell funny Sesshoumaru." Raising his head, Inuyasha flared his nostrils, "Like chlorine."
"I do not need you to inform me of this." He rubbed his temples.
"And human. What have you been doing Sesshoumaru?" Amber eyes widened, "Oh Kami. You didn't fucking drown someone, did you!"
Sesshoumaru lowered his hands, sighing slightly, "Perhaps…"
Jumping to his feet, Inuyasha screamed, "Dammit Sesshoumaru!"
"Calm yourself little brother. I have yet to drown anyone."
Inuyasha walked closer to Sesshoumaru, "What's wrong with you?"
Sesshoumaru resumed massaging his temples, "I am in perfect health." Closing his eyes, he wished he could have a moment of quiet.
Tilting his head, Inuyasha squinted at his brother, "Yeah, but you're being… almost nice."
Sesshoumaru snapped open his eyes, glaring icily.
"Keh, that didn't last long." Inuyasha mumbled, "So, who were you with?"
Narrowing golden eyes, Sesshoumaru remained silent, stoic mask in place.
Smirking, Inuyasha raised his eyebrows, "So… a girl then…?" Putting his face only inches from Sesshoumaru's own, he smiled slyly, "I guess you aren't gay after all."
Lips curling into a snarl, Sesshoumaru growled deep in his throat. Barring his teeth, his eyes narrowed further.
"Alright, alright," Inuyasha backed off, hands in front of him. He walked out of the room, wandering through the old house.
Who could it be though? Who would Sesshoumaru be with – better yet, who would be with Sesshoumaru?
Sorry forsome OOC there… But, if Sesshoumaru's going to fall in Love, emotions have to be involved somewhere along the line. Thanks for reading, I hope you liked it. Please Review! The more reviews I get, the faster – and longer – the next chapter will be.
Thank you SO much Ray! - huggles -
