Hey guys, sorry, but I just had to add another chapter just so I wouldn't keep you all in suspense for once. Anyway, this is the first meeting between Kurama and Kagome and it is quite intense. Love is in the air!


Chapter 2

When Kagome got home, it seemed she couldn't get out of her carriage fast enough. The doors opened and Kagome was off and running all throughout the castle searching for her childhood friend. She'd no doubt managed to tumble a few of her servants over, but all had apologized and gotten out of her way as Kagome breathlessly ran past everyone with a small, "sorry."

She'd searched high and low until her mother had told her, after her fourth trip around the castle that is, that Yusuke would more than likely be found in the stables. Sango had sweat dropped and snickered at her friend as Kagome stared at her mother before shrieking, "why didn't you tell me?!" and heading off in the direction of the stable.

"That girl, I swear," her mother muttered a small smile on her face. It was good to see her daughter around the castle once again. "Well, shall I have some one show you to your room, Sango dear?" she asked sweetly.

Sango merely nodded and allowed a servant to show her the way.

Kagome had found the stables and had instantly spotted Yusuke, talking to another knight. At the moment, she took no notice of the other male, but instead cried out, "Yusuke," and rushed toward him.

"Kagome!" He'd responded and was smiling at her in his arrogant but loving way. He opened his arms and she literally flew into him, almost knocking him over with her weight. Kagome buried her face in his chest and breathed in his familiar scent. Oh, it felt so good to see him again.

"I missed you," Kagome whispered in his ear. She felt him grin against her ear as he tightened his arms around her, both oblivious to the stunned knight standing off to the side.

Yusuke released her and Kagome stepped back so she could take a proper look at him. "My, god, you've turned out so handsome, Yusuke," she gushed happily. "The ladies must be crawling after you now." Yusuke groaned but his cheeks were tinted pink as he took in his best friend.

"Not as much as those boys after you," Yusuke replied, his eyes sweeping over her features. "I'd say you're beautiful too, but then again, you've always been beautiful to me."

Kagome blushed at the praise and looked away. It was then that she noticed the elegant man standing by Yusuke's side wearing the armor of a knight. The red hair was the first thing she noticed, as it clashed and stood out against his black armor. Her eyes swept up his chest and it was his eyes, oh his eyes, that held her captive. And he was staring at her with the most intense expression she'd ever seen; like he was looking right through her.

Yusuke caught sight of Kagome's distraction as his best friend gaped at his trainer. He tried waving a hand in front of her face, to no avail. He smirked mentally knowing that there was definitely a rise in temperature as Kagome continued to stare at the knight.

"Kagome I would like you to meet my trainer and friend, Sir Kurama," Yusuke started, urging Kagome forward with his arm. Kagome stepped toward the stunned male, her eyes still staring into his.

"Kurama, meet my best friend and sister, Princess Kagome; the future queen of England."

"I, uh, it's very nice to meet you," Kagome whispered.

Kurama, his eyes never wavering from her face, gently took her hand and kissed it. He wasn't sure if he was pleased or dismayed at her blush. After all, it wouldn't pay to get involved with a Princess.

"The pleasure is all mine," Kurama assure her, letting go of her hand regretfully.

Kagome couldn't stand it anymore and looked away, the blush high on her cheeks, as she turned to speak with Yusuke. "So, mother told me you're training to be a knight," she said, the blush calming slightly.

Yusuke's chest expanded with pride. "Yep," he told her. "I told her it was because I wanted to become a member of your court whenever you take up the crown."

Kagome made a face of disgust. "Hopefully that isn't any time soon," she muttered; then her face lightened. "But of course I'll definitely be making you a member of my court, Yusuke. That is, if you are any better than you were in the past," she teased him, jabbing him lightly in the ribs.

She turned to Kurama and her eyes were twinkling with mischief. "So, Sir Kurama, is he any good?"

"Well, that depends on what your definition of good is, Milady," she flushed as his gentle words seemed to drive right into her soul. His eyes were sparkling as well with a hidden spark of amusement.

"I don't know," Kagome arched an eyebrow, smirking at him, momentarily forgetting Yusuke was even there. "Are you any good?"

Kurama gave a bark of laughter, "Perhaps I am, Milady," he answered smoothly. His voice dropped lower and she could have sworn he stepped closer to her. "Are you any good?"

It was a challenge and one Kagome fully intended on accepting. In all her years she'd never met anyone who'd charmed her immediately and could so easily match wits with her. "How do you suppose we find out?" Kagome asked taking a step closer.

Kurama's eyes sparkled with appreciation. He was enjoying their easy banter immensely as he too forgot his student even existed.

Across the way, Yusuke had first been enjoying watching two people who were obviously already attracted to each other, and then quickly became annoyed when it appeared they forgot he was there. He shrugged and decided to leave them alone; not that either of them noticed as Yusuke clamored away.

"Milady, are you challenging me?" Kurama whispered, now standing about an arm's length away.

Kagome stepped towards him, but instead of stepping closer, she began circling him, all the while keeping her eyes attached to his. Kurama simply stood there and watched as she circled around him, studying her appreciatively. "Do you want to be challenged?" she asked boldly.

It was on the tip of Kurama's tongue to say, "Oh, yes!" But instead he took a step back and studied her intently. The way she moved made him think of a dancer the way her body moved with each step she took. Kurama couldn't take it anymore and began circling her as well. Kagome stood still, as her body was now no more than an inch away from his. She couldn't resist reaching out and tracing the patterns on his thick armored chest plate. Kami, but if he was the most gorgeous man she'd ever seen. Kurama had stopped his pacing and before he knew it, he was reaching forward and sliding an arm around her slim waist. Oh, but how he wished his armor was off so he could feel how she felt, feel the beat of her heart as it raced in time with his.

"Milady," Kurama whispered, his head closer to hers, his eyes now staring pointedly at her lips. It was a question and she knew it. She stared at him as his eyes darkened and watched as his lips started to descend upon her own. Her own eyes drifted shut, awaiting his kiss. She felt like she'd waited an eternity for him. And just as he was about to kiss her senseless, suddenly her mother's voice broke the spell.

Kagome jumped away from Kurama, flushing intensely. "Oh, god," she whispered. What had she almost done? She'd almost let a stranger she'd never met steal her first kiss. Oh, but, Kagome took a glance at him as he was staring at her, if not a little guiltily. Would it really have been so bad to let him kiss her? He really was the most beautiful thing she'd ever seen.

Kurama stared at the woman he'd almost kissed. What was he thinking? She was a princess and the future queen of England. She deserved better than him; she deserved a prince. What had he been thinking? But one more hot glance in her direction and he knew he hadn't been thinking at all. He realized with a start that he wanted her; really, truly, wanted her.

He and she stared at each other as Kurama argued with himself whether to draw her to him again and kiss her; the way he wanted to. He made up his mind again and attempted to draw her into his arms again. "Kagome!" Her mother's voice sounded again, only she was closer. Kagome made a move to rush past Kurama, but before he realized what he was doing, he had reached out, grabbed her elbow and spun her around so quickly her head spun, his eyes staring into her own, as she gasped for breath at his sudden touch. His lips only briefly touched hers before he whispered, "meet me tomorrow night?"

She simply stared at him in shock and wonderment as his head lifted and he rested it against her forehead, before slowly nodding. And then she was gone.


That night Kagome lay in her own bed, thinking about the mysterious Kurama. Her heart fluttered painfully, even know, as she lay there thinking about her knight. Oh, God! She'd called him her knight. She groaned and turned over, trying to get to sleep. But every time she closed her eyes she pictured the way he'd looked at her. Oh, sure, she'd seen that look on many men, that look of desire and want. But why, oh why, had he managed to entrance her so?

Could it be that she was falling in love; with someone she hardly knew? She was very afraid. What was she supposed to do now? Her mother had agreed to let Kagome find her own husband, without any forced marriages, so Kagome wasn't worried about that. Her mother was very understanding about wanting to fall in love.

Sighing Kagome turned over and decided to think on something else. Kagome was happy to be back, she'd missed her family and Yusuke. And now that Sango was staying with her, Kagome had agreed to show Sango the training facilities so she could start her training to become a knight. Kurama's picture once again flashed through her mind, as a picture of him standing there wearing that handsome armor appeared to her. Kagome gritted her teeth. There she went again, thinking about Kurama.

"Oh, well," Kagome sighed sitting up. If she wasn't going to be getting any sleep, she might as well do something constructive. She hadn't practiced her abilities lately. Maybe it was time to get back into training.

Kagome smiled and got up, reaching into a heavy drawer for some suitable clothes. She pulled out a man's black suspenders and a white blouse. She hurriedly threw on a black cape and hurried down the stairs and ran towards the stables. Stepping in, it took a moment for her eyes to adjust to the light and for her to find her magnificent white mare. The mare whickered softly as Kagome laid a soothing hand on her horse's nose.

"Ssh, girl," Kagome whispered. "What do you say we get out of here and do some training?"

The horse nodded her head as she seemed to understand her owner. Kagome smiled and carefully unlocked the stall, wincing at the scraping sound of the metal lock. She stilled and listened for any voices, sighed in relief and led out her horse. Kagome didn't bother throwing on a saddle as she grabbed her practice sword and swung easily on her horse's back.

"Let's go, Rei," she whispered, and kicked her horse into gear. In seconds, both horse and rider were gone; both taking no notice of the shadowy figure who slipped out of his hiding place and followed a moment later on his own horse.


Okay, that's it! Hope you like it.