Chapter 29: Proposals
A/n: Obligatory disclaimer that I don't own Inuyasha or any of the characters.
Kagome woke to Sesshomaru stroking her cheek. When she finally opened her eye she realized the sun was high in the sky.
"It's almost mid-day, why didn't anyone wake me?" She asked sitting up.
"I told the pups to let you sleep; I thought you'd like a longer rest."
"Thank you Sesshomaru. What smells so good?" She asked.
"I brought you breakfast to eat here." Mm, breakfast in bed. She thought eyeing the fish, rice and soup he had set on a try to the side. It smelled wonderful and she ate it all quickly.
Once she was finished he moved the tray from the bed and sat behind her. He massaged her shoulders while they talked about nothing and everything. Kagome laid back down and he moved to massage her arms and legs. Kagome moaned at how good it felt and Sesshomaru climbed back up to give her a kiss before mating for their second time.
"Is this the treatment I'm going to get from now on now that I'm your mate? Breakfast in bed, massages, and morning sex?" She asked as Sesshomaru rubbed her thigh which was thrown over his leg. He smirked.
"I must spend some time in my study." Kagome eyed him suspiciously.
"Okay, thank you for the lovely morning."
"Sango is waiting for you in the courtyard." She raised an eyebrow at him questioningly. "Take your bag with you." He said before he dressed and left the room. He's being odd today. She thought getting up putting on her red and white miko clothes. As he said, Sango was waiting for her in the courtyard.
"Come on, let's go." She said hopping on transformed Kilala. Kagome stared at her for a second before joining her and wrapping her arms around Sango's waist.
After flying through the warm air for a few minutes Kilala started to descend. The air smelled wonderful here. She could tell they were near a hot spring from the heat and moisture in the air.
"This way." Sango said leading her to the right. They walked through a few trees and ended up at the most beautiful hot spring she'd seen. The spring was big enough for about 4 people and there was a small water fall making a relaxing trickling sound. The water was slightly white and rose petals floated on top.
"This is beautiful." She said in awe. Sango started to strip down and Kagome didn't hesitate to follow her lead. "This has been one of my favourite days so far. A wonderful morning and now a wonderful girls afternoon." She said lowering herself into the water.
"It is lovely isn't it?" Sango agreed. The girls sat in silence just enjoying the warmth and pleasant smell. Eventually she grabbed her nice shampoo and body wash from her bag. So he knew we were going here.
"My skin feels so soft." She hummed as they towelled off. She reached back into her bag and pulled out the most beautiful kimono. The top was dark purple that faded into light purple the closer it got to the ground. It also had a yellow obi with it and a red obijime. They're the same colours as Sesshomaru's outfit.
Sango helped her put it on properly before lifting her onto Kilala. Sango hopped on too and they started their flight back to Sesshomaru's castle. In the distance she could see 3 people in the courtyard.
"Sango, what's going on?"
"You'll see." She answered as they landed. Sango helped her off before climbing back on Kilala and taking off again. Kagome watched her leave then turned to face Sesshomaru. Rin and Shippo were with him as well.
"Did you enjoy your afternoon?" Sesshomaru asked.
"You look so beautiful!" Shippo and Rin yelled together running up to Kagome. She bent down and put an arm around each of them.
"Thank you two." She stood. "And yes, I had a lovely afternoon, the whole day really was lovely. Thank you." She said to Sesshomaru. He walked over to join them.
"You're very welcome Kagome." He paused before talking again. "You changed the way I see the world. You brought light, compassion, and love to a heart that was incapable of those things. I want to give you so much in return. I know you already agreed to be my mate and I know I can't give you a normal marriage since we're not in your time and I'm a demon and you a human but should Rin and Shippo agree…" He paused to look at the two.
"Yes!" They cheered in unison. Sesshomaru lowered down to one knee opening the box.
"I love you Kagome, would you marry me?" Kagome brought a hand to cover her mouth. How did I get so lucky? He took the time to learn about my customs too. And he asked Rin and Shippo. And he set up a wonderful day for me. Happy tears formed in her eyes.
"Kagome?" He asked worried.
"Yes." She nodded. "Yes yes yes. And I love you too." She threw herself forward to wrap her harms around his neck. She knocked him back just briefly before he wrapped his arms around her as well.
She pulled back to look at him and he took the opportunity to slip the ring on the finger Ms. Higurashi had instructed. She admired the ring; it wasn't a usual band or diamond. It was perfect for her and Sesshomaru and the time she now lived in.
"It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen." She said taking her eyes away from the rose gold cherry blossom and kissed him.