I drank a cup of water. I'd still have a hangover, but it wouldn't be as bad. The party had ended and everyone had gone to wherever they were going. I just wanted to forget half of the night. Sesshomaru had already tortured what the northern lord had said to me out, and confirmed that it was not uncommon. As it would turn out, this part of the mating process was basically a huge test to see if the relationship was even worthwhile. I sat in bed, yawning as I started to fall asleep. When I finally did, I had a good night's sleep for the most part. Waking up was different. My head pounded, and I felt as though I hadn't eaten in days.

After bathing and brushing my teeth, I went outside to get some air. I needed a miracle for this headache. Jeez it's ridiculous. After doing that, I turned around to go back inside, only to stop a few inches away from Sesshomaru. He stared at me before looking around.

"Is something wrong?" I asked.

"You have yet to go beyond the castle walls." He stated.

"What of it?"

"Would you like to?"

"Really? You would let me?" I said with excitement finding its way into my voice. "What is the catch?"

He raised an eyebrow. He was still getting used to my speech, just as I am learning routines and understood concepts.

"What must happen in order for this to occur?"

"I will escort you."

"What must happen in order for this to occur?"

"I will escort you."

"Personally?"

"Yes."

"Did you eavesdropping in when I was talking to InuYasha and Kagome?"

It is not eavesdropping when you speak loud enough for the entire castle to hear."

"Fine, fine. You weren't eavesdropping." I agreed. "Are there any restrictions I should know ahead of time?"

"Do not accept anything that I have not confirmed to be safe."

"Agreed! When are we going?"

"This afternoon."

"I could barely contain my squeal of joy.

"It is not eavesdropping when you speak loud enough for the entire castle to hear."

"Fine, fine. You weren't eavesdropping." I agreed. "Are there any restrictions I should know ahead of time?"

"Do not accept anything that I have not confirmed to be safe."

"Sounds legit." I agreed. "Oh, I can't wait! What should I wear?"

Sesshomaru walked with me. It was nice to have him there, listening to me ramble since he's not exactly a conversation starter. He would stare at me sometimes, maybe raise an eyebrow. If I was lucky, I'd get a small chuckle. That chuckle is no joke. It's the sexiest chuckle I have heard in my life. Oh my Gees, that chuckle. It sends shivers down my back like a cold winter's breeze on a December's night.

Sesshomaru took my moment of fangirling and used it to his advantage. He stole a kiss from me in the courtyard. I was starting to get used to these public displays of affection. Sure, I still blushed and all, but at least I didn't make a huge fuss out of it. It took me quite some time to adapt to it, even after coming back. Heck, I still remember the funniest reaction I had. It actually made me chuckle. Seeing the Sesshomaru's face in reaction to my chuckle showed that he wanted to know what I was laughing at. Well, I wouldn't tell him. I took his hand with both of mine and led him forward.

I was elated. To think Sesshomaru would take Kagome and InuYasha's "advice", at least that's what I'll call it. After holding his hand for a while, he had to go finish his work for the day. I took the time to go find something to wear. It was going to be my first time actually going into the town and not just through it. The maids helped me pick out a light blue kimono with a white obi. It wasn't too fancy, but it was a new look. I left my hair as it was though. I'm not going to go through all of that. It was fine the way it was. I wasn't going to sit in a chair for around twenty minutes just so they could brush my hair straight. I understand Rin's pain now. Would Rin be coming with us? No, she has lessons this afternoon. I bet she would have loved to come out with us.

I waited in my room, blowing the strands of hair that fell in my face away. I let out a sigh before tapping my fingers and humming out Again by Yui. Since I took a Japanese class, I actually kind of knew what I was humming. And at that moment, I remembered that the artist that wrote the last opening for Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood also wrote some openings for Black Butler, and from the thought of Black Butler, my mind pictured Sebastian. Oh my goodness, Sebastian. He's voiced by the same guy that does Kyoya from Ouran High School Host Club! Before I could start fangirling crazily, I thought.

'Is it okay for me to be fangirling over these characters now? I mean, I have Sesshomaru…' [Me]

That doesn't mean you can't think of the others. Let them live in your head, with us. [I]

'Wouldn't it get cramped? I mean, there's me, you, and Myself, then there's Beast, Sadness, Sorrow, Conscience (unfortunately)… the Seven deadly ones, moral, common sense, curiosity… fright-' [Me]

I'm sure you've proven your point. [Myself]

I didn't mean it like us, live in your head. I meant like you can still cherish the memory. Fangirling isn't the same as being in love, love. Remember, when you first fell in love with Sesshomaru, you were surprised. [I]

You fell in love, love after spending some time with him. [Myself]

'You're right.' [Me]

You're damn right we're right. [I]

By the time I stopped conversing with myself, around thirty minutes passed. My internal clock said so. I laid down on the bed and decided to get some rest. That was a great way to pass time, and there's no harm done in sleeping. I stayed awake in bed for a couple of minutes thinking about nothing before I fell asleep.