This is not a long chapter… but I wanted to update for you guys because you are amazing. Thank you all for the reviews on ch16. I figured that I could add onto this chapter and make it longer (thus a longer time to update) or I could end it where I did because it's still great AND you guys get to read it sooner! Hope you agree on me making the right decision. Was going through a slight depression recently but I think I'm getting out of it so I should be able to write more. The reviews I get really make me so happy. I want to thank everyone out there who reads and reviews. I don't smile as much as I should, but I always do when I see how many people like my work! It's amazing to feel appreciated. Anyways enjoy!
After recovering from the shock of her lucid dream and then the embarrassment of almost getting caught, Kagome left Sango's bedroom to find the men in her own room.
"What are you guys doing in here?" she asked curiously, watching Sesshomaru dig through Kenichi's dresser drawers. He stopped what he was doing and looked up at her.
"I am looking for his swimming trunks," he answered simply and continued to search.
Kenichi jumped up and down on the floor, excited. "We're going to the beach!"
"Bottom drawer," Kagome said to Sesshomaru before turning her attention to her son. "You are?"
"Mhmm." He smiled. "You're coming too, right mommy?"
Kagome looked towards Sesshomaru for the answer. She did not want to intrude on his only time with Kenichi, but she would enjoy a trip to the beach.
Sesshomaru pulled a pair of shorts out of the bottom drawer before standing up to face Kagome.
"You can come," he said to her as he handed the clothing to the child. "I don't want another repeat of last night."
Kagome's faced turned red at his tease and she had no response.
"Get ready," Sesshomaru told her. "When we leave here we have to go to my parent's home so that I can get ready as well."
"Okay." Kagome nodded and headed towards her own dresser.
After an hour of waiting, Sesshomaru breathed a sigh of relief when Kagome stood in front of him and dropped three bags.
"What is all this?" He asked. "We are going to the beach."
"This bag," she pointed at each one as she spoke, "has a blanket and our towels; I packed you one too. This one has extra clothes for Kenichi and myself. Then his floaties and some beach toys. The last one has my purse in it and some snacks."
"Hn. I suppose at the least you are always prepared."
"Gee, thanks." She answered sarcastically.
The group left the apartment and headed for the Takahashi house. Kagome and Kenichi waited in the living room for Sesshomaru to prepare himself. He quickly rinsed off in the shower and changed into his swimming trunks. He put on a white T-shirt and brought a change of clothes as well.
Kenichi was more than ready when his father appeared in the room. Everyone gathered into the car and the family was off to the beach.
The sun was shining as the trio found a spot on the sand to lay out a blanket that Kagome packed.
As Kagome was organizing their things on the blanket, Kenichi was pulling on his father's hand.
"Come on dad! Let's swim."
"Alright," Sesshomaru chuckled. "Let me take my shirt off first. You need to do the same."
Kenichi let go and almost ripped his shirt over his head from pulling it off so fast. Sesshomaru took his time and thanked Kagome as she reached out to take the clothing. He wouldn't know it but she was trying to distract herself from checking him out. Her hormones were all out of whack after the crazy dream and she was getting turned on just from picturing him shirtless with his perfectly chiseled body.
The young mother then picked up Kenichi's discarded shirt and put it in a bag as well.
"Let's go!" Kenichi was already back to pulling on Sesshomaru, who looked at Kagome before moving.
"Will you be coming with us?"
"No thanks." Kagome shook her head. "I think I'm gonna lie out and tan a little."
He nodded and turned away.
Kagome watched them walk towards the beach with a small smile on her face. She really did enjoy when Sesshomaru was around, things were so much easier with someone to share Kenichi with. He was doing a good job with the parenting thing. He called every night while away and he always sent things in the mail for Kenichi; he even sent checks to Kagome each week. She decided that out of respect and appreciation, she would be on a hiatus from dancing, although if the need for cash was ever to arise the club would gladly take her back.
Sesshomaru was such an odd character, he seemed to act a certain way around everyone but he was different around Kenichi. Her heart swelled at the thought of just how much he loved their child. It was bittersweet; they would make the perfect family. The only thing missing in the equation was love. That, and the fact that they lived on opposite sides of the country.
She stood up to take off her dress, and then moved to lie on the blanket. The rays from the sun felt so good on her skin.
Sesshomaru and Kenichi spent a good hour playing before returning to Kagome. Due to his athleticism, Sesshomaru was able to keep up with the child.
Kagome had turned and was lying face down as they walked up to her. Sesshomaru hadn't seen her swimwear earlier but he was getting a good look now.
As he walked closer the view became even better. Her clothing left little to the imagination and it had been a very long time since Sesshomaru had actually seen her body so exposed. If it wasn't Kagome, he would have approached the woman in hopes of sleeping with her; she was hot. He found himself wanting to see exactly what was under the small bikini she wore.
Thankfully Kenichi was able to distract the thoughts from his mind by going up to the beach goddess and kicking sand on her.
Kagome gasped and pushed herself up to look at her assailant.
"Kenichi!" She growled.
"Got you!" He laughed and ran in circles around the blankets.
"Not nice." Kagome turned to sit down and brush the sand off of her body. She didn't notice Sesshomaru staring intently as she ran her hands all over her skin.
"Do you have to wear that?"
"Huh?" Her head tilted in confusion. "My bikini?"
"It's inappropriate," he answered with a curt nod.
"No it's not," she defended. "Half the women here are wearing them."
Gold orbs scanned over the rest of the beach for a moment. He then locked eyes with Kagome. "They do not look like you."
She was unsure how to respond. With how much she knew Sesshomaru, that sounded like the beginnings of a compliment. Like a confession that he was attracted to her.
They held each other's gaze for a few moments; neither knew what to say next. Who could blame them? Sesshomaru and Kagome both looked great. Sesshomaru was half tempted to change their relationship to more than just friends. Kagome would let him, she wanted him too.
They stared at each other, both holding back from doing what they really wanted to do. The sexual tension between them was becoming too strong. Sesshomaru wanted to fuck Kagome and Kagome wanted him to fuck her. Maybe just one time, just to get it out of their systems. If it wasn't for a certain three year old standing a few feet away, Sesshomaru would have tried to take her right there on the beach.
But it was too complicated. Kagome would want more than just a sexual relationship and that was all Sesshomaru could offer. He would never be able to give her the time and attention she would want. She would be unhappy and there would be resentments. He knew it. He couldn't afford to get any feelings involved; it was supposed to be about Kenichi, not them.
Sesshomaru was the one to turn away and break whatever trance they had going on.
He did not see Kagome frown.
A few hours passed. Kagome and Sesshomaru somehow avoided each other by focusing all their attention on Kenichi.
It was time for them to leave and Kagome had left to use the bathroom while Sesshomaru buckled Kenichi in his car seat.
Sesshomaru started the car once the child was ready and he drove from their parking spot to an area closer to the main building where Kagome was so she wouldn't have to walk far.
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes when he noticed her.
She was talking to a couple guys, but she did not appear very happy. She was glaring at them actually. When Sesshomaru deciphered her expression he turned his head back towards his son.
"Stay here."
Kenichi gave him a confused glance, but Sesshomaru did not offer an explanation. Instead he turned the car off and quickly exited.
He made his way over to the group and wrapped an arm protectively around Kagome's waist, pulling her against him and a bit further from the men. She subconsciously leaned into him, thankful for the intervention.
"Oh," the taller of the men glared at Sesshomaru, "I get it now, Reina. Too busy with this guy?"
"Whatever." Kagome dismissed the insult. She looked up at Sesshomaru, who had a pretty good idea of what was going on. "Let's go."
Sesshomaru nodded and they turned to walk away.
That was when the shorter man reached out and smacked Kagome's ass.
She didn't have the chance to respond as Sesshomaru shoved her away from himself, only to punch the handsy-man in the face.
Kagome gasped as he dropped straight to the ground. He had clearly been knocked out.
The bigger man was momentarily shocked but he shook his head and looked at Sesshomaru.
"How dare you!" He pointed an accusing finger towards Sesshomaru. "That was my brother!" He leaped over to tackle Sesshomaru who was too fast and sidestepped just in time.
"You fool." Sesshomaru glared haughtily as he watched the man stumble and catch his bearings. They were going to learn today, Sesshomaru would teach them both a lesson for having such disrespect.
The older brother rushed forward to throw a punch with his right fist and Sesshomaru dodged it by stepping back. The man was sloppy and slow, he was so focused on his attack that he paid no mind on his defense. Sesshomaru noticed the lack of protection as the man swung his arm out again, leaving his face unprotected.
Sesshomaru's fist connected with the man's jaw in one swift movement.
"Ungh," he stumbled back from the force. His lip was split and he spit out blood. "You son of a-"
"Shut up." Sesshomaru interrupted the man before getting close and hitting him again, this time he punched him in the stomach. The man lurched forward, dropping to his knees and groaning in pain.
The fight was over.
Sesshomaru looked at his hand. "Disgusting." There was blood on his knuckles from the man's mouth. He then turned to see Kagome standing there with her mouth hanging and her eyes wide open. "Another reason why I don't want you dancing." He rolled his eyes, annoyed and she surprisingly didn't defend herself from his chastising. "Let's go."
He rushed to the car with Kagome following closely behind, every few steps looking back to see the men on the ground still. There wasn't anyone around so hopefully the police wouldn't get called; even if they did Sesshomaru was defending her. They violated her before he touched them.
Inside the car, Kenichi was crying. He saw the whole thing and was confused and scared.
Sesshomaru looked at Kagome.
"You talk to him," he said harshly. He was in a bad mood and didn't want to speak. He wanted silence and a punching bag.
"Kenichi," Kagome tried to explain as they drove away, "those were bad people. You dad was protecting me."
"I thought you said don't hit?" He wiped a few tears off his cheeks as Kagome nodded.
"I did say that," she confirmed. "I don't want you getting into fights ever, but it is alright to defend yourself."
The child nodded and Kagome hoped he would not start to think that violence is the answer. Although when he was older and saw what his role model did for a living, he just might. Violence made his dad rich. Kagome frowned deeply at the thought of her baby going into some cage to fight like animals.
"Are you okay mommy?" He asked innocently. Kagome smiled at his concern.
"Yes," she answered, "thanks to your father." She probably wouldn't have had Sesshomaru do all he did if she had the choice, but those guys did deserve it.
"Are you okay dad?" His question caused Sesshomaru to smirk.
"Of course I am."
That was probably my first action/fight seen EVER. So I'm sorry if it sucked . I also would like to make it clear that the feelings Kagome and Sesshomaru are experiencing for each other are purely sexual right now; well like 95%... but at least she has his attention.