Note: okay people, loving the reviews. So sorry I didn't update yesterday. Boy it's harder having a double life. There's my life on the computer and now with my boyfriend. Don't worry people I'll have more time to work on chapters after today….my boyfriend is leaving for a week or so…so it'll give me a chance to write some extra chapters. Okay? On with the story..

Chapter twenty- Staying the night

At supper, Rin and Shippo met Souta, who hadn't been home earlier since he was at a friend's house. They also got a change to meet jii-chan. Jii-chan during supper would keep giving Sesshoumaru weird looks since he learned the guy was a demon.

Sesshoumaru didn't really mind the looks, in fact he found it amusing because Mrs. Higurashi would tell the grandfather to smarten up and behave himself. Sesshoumaru noticed the 3 kids seemed to be getting along fine, Souta would ask them a lot of questions about the feudal era and Rin and Shippo would ask him a lot about the future.

As supper was ending, Shippo tugged Kagome's shirt "Kagome? Can I go with Souta and see what his playstation is?"

Kagome gave a nod "I guess so" she looked over at Rin, who seemed very quiet probably not use to being around humans anymore after being with Sesshoumaru for so long she thought. She smiled "you can go too Rin, if you want"

Rin smiled and nodded "arigato, Kagome-chan" and she followed after the boys. She was happy Kagome was around because she seemed to understand what she wanted when she was too afraid to speak.

Mrs. Higurashi watched the kids run off and she smiled "hard to believe they're orphans, I'd never believe it"

Kagome nodded "yeah, even I some times forget"

Jii-chan grumbled to himself, but everyone heard "they act like Kagome is their mother"

Mrs. Higurashi gave a nod "so they do dad, but I think that's really sweet and Kagome seems to take to the role nicely"

Kagome nearly choked on her food. She was not expecting that response from her own mother "mom!"

Sesshoumaru smirked "I agree, Kagome does fit the role"

Kagome looked at him and glared "thanks a lot"

Sesshoumaru gave a nod "any time" he looked out the window to see it was getting dark "it's getting late, we should start thinking about heading back"

Mrs. Higurashi shook her head "nonsense, why don't you stay here for the night?"

Kagome blinked "I don't know, Inuyasha might come looking for us if we're too long"

Jii-chan stood up from the table "if you ask me, Inuyasha is a little possessive" his eyes then widened "Kagome! You aren't seeing this demon are you?"

Kagome jumped back in her seat in surprise "seeing Inuyasha or Sesshoumaru?"

"Inuyasha of course!" He called "we all know you've met Sesshoumaru a few weeks ago, nothing would happen in that amount of time"

Kagome sighed 'if only he knew' she thought before looking at her grandfather "no grandpa, I'm not seeing Inuyasha" she then looked at the taiyoukai "well Sesshoumaru, do you mind staying the night here?"

Sesshoumaru didn't really like the smells of this time, but he supposed one night would not hurt him and Kagome seemed really happy to spend time with her family "one night would not hurt"

Kagome smiled at him and then looked to her mother "alright, I guess we're spending the night here"

Mrs. Higurashi smiled "oh good, Rin and Shippo can sleep in Souta's room and Sesshoumaru can share your room, Kagome, since there's plenty of space"

Kagome's eyes widened and she glanced at the taiyoukai, whose face remained unemotional 'can't he ever show some emotion?'' she wondered.

Jii-chan stood up, gathering his plate and cup "if you'll excuse me, I have some things to do"

Mrs. Higurashi nodded "alright, dad"

Kagome watched as her grandfather left before looking at her mother "I'll help you with the dishes, mom"

"Alright" her mother replied.

While her mother picked up the dishes, Sesshoumaru pulled Kagome aside "when are you going to tell her?"

Kagome smiled "while I'm doing the dishes with her"

Sesshoumaru let one of his rare smiles show and he kissed her cheek "very well and I shall spend time with the children"

Kagome nodded "okay" and then watched him leave into the living room. She couldn't help, but feel as though they were acting like a real family. She couldn't shake the feeling off and it seemed a little weird to hear Sesshoumaru offering to sit around the children. She shook her head from her thoughts and went to help her mother.

As the two women washed the dishes, Kagome was figuring the best way to bring up the subject "uum, mom?"

"Yes?" she replied.

"What do you think of Sesshoumaru?" Kagome asked as her mother handed her a plate to dry and put away.

Mrs. Higurashi smiled "he seems a little too serious, but if you look past that then you would notice he's actually very caring towards people he likes"

Kagome blinked. That was Sesshoumaru down to a tee. She then hesitated with her next question "w-what would you say if I were to tell you I was…dating him?"

Mrs. Higurashi was silent a moment as she washed a plate "are you?"

"Yes" Kagome replied, cautiously.

"Then I'd say I'm happy for you both" her mother answered "by the looks of it Sesshoumaru doesn't make friends to easily and has a hard time showing his emotions. So if he were to finally be showing some, even if it's only towards one person than I think it's a good thing"

Kagome smiled "I guess your right" she then remembered earlier "uum, mom. Does that change the sleeping arrangements?"

Mrs. Higurashi shook her head "no, I trust you not to do anything you might regret if this relationship does not last"

Kagome gave a nervous smile "thanks for your trust mom"

After the dishes were washed, dried and put away, Kagome went into the living room where she was surprised to find Rin sitting on Sesshoumaru's lap. She then shook it off and sat down next to the taiyoukai and finished watching the show with them.

When the show was finished, Kagome looked at the clock before staring at Rin and Shippo "bedtime"

Shippo frowned "awe, do we have to, Kagome?"

Rin nodded "yeah, we were having fun"

Kagome smiled "sorry, but it's getting late and you need your rest if you're going to grow up to be big and strong"

Both kids frowned, but did as they were told and followed Kagome upstairs and into Souta's room. After they were tucked in, Kagome went back downstairs and sat on the couch next to the taiyoukai.

Mrs. Higurashi came in and watched the two on the couch for a moment "would you like any snacks?"

Kagome looked up at Sesshoumaru, who remained silent, so she took that as his answer and looked back at her mother "no thanks mom, I think we're going to go to bed soon anyways"

"Alright then, I'll see you both in the morning"

Kagome nodded as her mom left and she went back to watching television with the demon lord. Her mind was spinning from everything that had happened. Never in her dreams did she image she would be 'dating' Sesshoumaru. Never in her dreams did she actually think the cold lord would bring her comfort. She looked up at him or that he's a fantastic kisser she blinked 'where did that thought come from?'

Sesshoumaru turned his head to see Kagome staring at him 'who ever thought I'd fall in my father's footsteps' he wondered. He leaned over and kissed her lips. Well if he was going to have a human, at least he would never grow tired of her and he wouldn't have to worry about her as much as his father worried for Inuyasha's mother. The human was weak, but Kagome was strong minded and could defend herself, if for a short time.

When their lips parted, the taiyoukai looked at her "I believe it is getting late and we are heading back in the morning, we should get some rest"

She nodded "okay" she picked up the remote and turned off the t.v before standing up and bringing the demon lord upstairs to her room.

Sesshoumaru glanced around the bedroom "this is where you sleep?"

Kagome didn't look up to answer since she was busy looking for her pajamas "when I'm not in the feudal era" she turned around with her pajamas and looked at him "I'm just going to go get into these, I'll be right back"

Sesshoumaru watched as she left before removing his swords, amour, and his fur pelt. Then without even thinking, removed his heori so all he was left in was his pants. He then set his stuff aside just as Kagome came back into the room.

Kagome stood there for a moment, staring that the taiyoukai in front of her. This was a huge first for her. Never in her life had she seen a grown man's chest. Okay, maybe when she went to the pool, but all those guys weren't as good looking as the demon in front of her.

Sesshoumaru smirked at the blush rising to her cheeks "we should get some rest before the morning"

Kagome snapped out of her wondering thoughts at the sound of his voice "o-oh yeah" she looked at the bed "you can have the bed and I'll sleep on the floor"

He raised an eyebrow, but said nothing as he sat down on the bed. When Kagome walked by to get a folded up blanket near the end of the bed, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her across him. Before she could say anything, Sesshoumaru slid her over and positioned her to face the wall before he laid down himself, pulling the covers to cover them both. He then draped one arm over her waist and said one word "sleep"

Kagome was positive her face was as red as a tomato or even redder by being in a simple position "uum, what if my mom comes in here and sees us? Or worse my brother who'd tell everyone"

"You told your mother of us, correct?" he asked.

"Yes"

"Then there's nothing to worry about" he replied as if it was the most obvious answer in the world.

Kagome blinked a few times "h-how can that not be anything to worry about, if she comes in here and sees us in bed together than she might think we did something"

Sesshoumaru let out a sigh "we did do something, we slept, or at least we would if you'd stop worrying"

"But-" she started, but he interrupted

"Sleep and that's the last time I repeat myself"

Sesshoumaru waited to see if she would say anything more, but soon he heard her even breathing and then he too fell asleep.

The next morning Kagome awoke so comfortable she was ready to spend the day in bed. That is she would have until she noticed the arm still draped over her waist. She then remember her and Sesshoumaru had shared her bed last night and she gasped 'I hope mom doesn't come up'

"It's about time you woke up" came a deep, cold voice.

Kagome attempted to turn her head to look up at him, but couldn't quite see him from her position "how long have you been awake?"

"Long enough" he replied as he removed his arm from her waist and started to sit up while Kagome turned to face him "sleep well?"

Kagome blushed and nodded "h-hai, did you?"

"Hai" he replied before both could hear a voice coming towards the bedroom.

"Kagome, Sesshoumaru, time for break-" Sota popped into the room and saw two people on the bed and was shocked "fast" he finished.

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Note: you thought it would be her mom didn't ya? Hmm I wonder how this shall turn out…to bad I'm the only one who knows. Lol. If I get enough reviews I just might update quicker.