AN: Thanks for the reviews!

After the fight Kagome congratulated Sesshomaru on his victory, but was unable to speak with him for long since he was busy with things. Delilah joined the group shortly after; she was much more excited than Kagome and jumped into Inuyasha's arms, passionately kissing him as if he were a returning war hero. Kagome failed miserably at trying not to stare, a stain coated her cheeks as she watched the public display of affection. She found it a bit more fascinating because of her prior conversation with Inuyasha. He told Kagome that he was only with Delilah for the sex and she was only with him for the money and fame. Kagome was going to distance herself from that one; too Kim K for her tastes.

As the group headed towards a limousine to take them to their destinations, Sesshomaru called Izayoi so he could speak with Kenichi. He told the boy that he won and answered every question that the child had. Then he listened as his son rambled on excitedly the rest of the ride home. Kagome made sure to sit beside her child's father and every once in a while the parents would smile at each other from something their son said.

Kagome glanced around the room as she sipped on her champagne. Toga had decided to throw a celebration for his sons' victories. She only knew five of the people there; Sesshomaru, Toga, Izayoi, Inuyasha, and Delilah. Although, she did recognize some faces from the gym.

Izayoi was running around playing hostess and Toga seemed to become a networking, social butterfly.

Sesshomaru had only recently joined the party after he left to get ready in his own home. He had come back with everyone to tuck Kenichi in with Kagome, but left immediately after. The small amount of time at the party had been with his father and a few guys on his team. He wasn't one to talk to people but everyone wanted to talk to him. Seeing as the celebration was in his and Inuyasha's honor he felt obligated to tolerate everyone's pestering. He had not spoken to Kagome since they put their son to bed.

Delilah was practically hanging off Inuyasha's arm the entire time. Well, more like hanging onto his belt. They acted like a couple of horny teenagers who'd just recently discovered sex. The most alien thing was that she'd seen many men flirting with the vixen throughout the night. Inuyasha didn't care, even as she flirt right back. Kagome couldn't help but think that Inuyasha wouldn't be the only one sleeping with her that night. It was disgusting.

And yet, Kagome was… just slightly… jealous.

Jealous that all the men in the room seemed to only have eyes for Delilah. That even though she was taken, all the attention was still on her. Meanwhile Kagome stood near the wall by herself, she could have melted into the structure, and surely nobody would notice the lack of her presence.

If only she knew the real reason why all the men where avoiding her. It was simple. She was Sesshomaru's child's mother. Although they were not in a relationship, the men were not about to mess around with anyone who had ties to Sesshomaru, and a child is a strong bond. They only flocked towards Delilah because she was easy. Delilah had already slept with a number of the men in the room and she had quite the reputation. Inuyasha kept their relationship casual knowing that the girl was sexually adventurous. He didn't hold it against her, he loved it about her, but she wasn't girlfriend material; more like his flavor of the month.

Kagome, though, did not know any of these things. So instead of feeling confident, like she should have, she felt very self conscious.

'What am I doing here?' She looked at the people around her. 'This isn't me. I don't fit in with these people. They probably do things like this all the time. I'm just a boring mom. I probably look so-'

It wasn't until she felt a hand on her shoulder that she snapped out of her mental pity party. She turned to face a cute guy, and she wondered what he wanted.

"Hey gorgeous," he flashed pearly whites. "I just walked in a few minutes ago, and you've looked pretty lonely standing over here all by yourself."

"Oh…" A blush crept up as she realized she was being hit on. She gave him a small smile, slightly relieved that she may have been wrong about herself. "I'm Kagome." She held her hand out to him.

He took the appendage and bent forward to kiss her hand. Kagome's eyes widened at the move. This guy was ballsy; they'd only just met!

"You're beautiful, Kagome." He looked her deep in the eyes, about to speak some more when his face contorted. "Kagome," he said her name less seductively. "Kagome," he muttered, looking away.

Confused, she just lifted an eyebrow and frowned. This guy was weird. She wanted someone to flirt with her and it's a weirdo. 'Of course,' she thought, defeated, 'it's hopeless.'

"You're Sesshomaru's kid's mom, aren't you?" he asked quickly as his eyes scanned over her face.

"Uh, yeah." She nodded. "That's me."

"Damn," he turned away with a rueful expression, "he sure is lucky. I wish you had my kids."

"Um, thanks," she said uneasily.

Sesshomaru's baritone voice cut in before she could get her answer.

"Kagome," he looked annoyed; the weird stranger left, wordlessly. "I want to speak with you." He turned from her began to walk away.

Happy to excuse herself from the strange stranger, she followed him into a nearby guestroom before he started to explain what was so urgent that he needed to talk to her about.

"Why were you flirting with Michael?"

"Who was I flirting with?" He stared at her without answering. "Oh, you mean that guy I said, like, two words to?"

"I saw you blushing, and I saw the way he was looking at you."

"Are you serious?" She almost laughed at how ridiculous he was being. "I didn't even know that guy's name and-"

"Didn't even know his name." His nostrils flared as he looked down on her. "Wow."

"Whoa there!" Kagome held up a hand, deciding stop this before it got any further. "I had only just met him, for one. Two," she held up two fingers, "I wasn't flirting with him."

"Hn."

Kagome looked at him incredulously. "And what's it to you?" She took a swig of her champagne, emptying the flute and putting the glass down, to cross her arms, defensively.

"You have no reason to be flirting with any of my associates," he explained as if he were commenting on the weather.

"Why would that be?" She asked angrily, feeling insulted. "Last I checked I was my own woman. I can do as I please."

"Hn." Sesshomaru gave her a sharp glare. "How is your boyfriend? Interesting that you still seek things from other men. He must be more disappointing than I'd assumed."

Her mouth dropped open like a fish at his words. So many insults. Koga; she had tried not to think about him lately, and she'd done a pretty good job of it. Kagome wasn't mentally prepared to defend her ex. As she ran his words through her head, she turned away, pursing her lips together and blinking away the tears.

There was silence when she decided not to answer him. Her actions were opposite from what Sesshomaru had expected. He was expecting anger, yet she exuded sadness. Something was not right, so after a few long seconds of Kagome not speaking, Sesshomaru spoke out.

"Kagome," he began, but she finally found her voice.

"Koga and I are no longer together," she rushed out, her voice hitching at the end.

"What?" Sesshomaru asked disbelievingly. He must have misheard her. When would they have broken up? He would have noticed something like that, even when they were miles away. She would have told him, or acted differently at least.

"We decided that things wouldn't work out between us," she explained cryptically before taking a deep breath. "I haven't heard from him in a couple of weeks."

Another silence passed between them. She refused to look in his direction, and her sniffles were a telltale sign of tears. Sesshomaru could tell that she wasn't lying; he just found her words so hard to believe. More like, he was astonished that he hadn't noticed something so monumental.

"I apologize," he said quietly. Had he known that she was hurting, he would have never brought Koga's name into it. Now he felt guilty.

Adding to his guilt was the increase in sniffles and quiet sobs.

"Kagome," he placed a hand on her shoulder. It shook under his gentle touch.

"He," she paused to sniffle, "he basically," a pause to breathe. "Basically dumped me!" Her voice raised an octave as the waterworks increased. "I was just," more sobs, "trying to be a good," a high pitched breath, "a good mom!" She hugged her arms around herself and stepped away from Sesshomaru. Bringing a fist up to her mouth she tried to gather her dignity but she couldn't stop crying. She'd been holding it all in, holding it all back, and everyone knows what happens when there is a crack in the dam.

Sesshomaru's guilt increased tenfold as Kagome broke down in front of him. He guided her to a chair and had her sit as he kneeled beside her. He handed her a nearby tissue box and patted her on the back, trying to help.

Kagome didn't want to tell him what was going on, but she'd be lying if she said it didn't feel good to tell someone, anyone, just to get it out. So that's what she did. It took close to a half hour to thoroughly explain everything that was bothering her. The reason Koga left, her heartbreak, her fear about Sango moving out, her guilt about deceiving her, how she wasn't going to have a roommate now, and her stress over time and money.

When she finished the long list, she had calmed down considerably. It was as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders now that she told somebody everything that was going on.

A weight was about to be lifted off both their shoulders when Sesshomaru realized the solution to all her problems and the way to ease his unwelcome feelings of guilt.

"Kagome, I wish you would tell me these things sooner. You do not realize the privilege you have in your association with me."

"Huh?" She finally looked at him. The tip of her nose red, and her lips swollen, make up smeared. He handed her some tissues and she immediately began to wipe her face clean as he clarified himself.

"Let me try to explain, and listen carefully. I do not like having to repeat myself."

He ignored her small glare and continued.

"If I chose to a woman to marry, she would be set for life. Even if it did not work out, I would make sure that she would be fine afterwards. If we had a child together, I would take much more care of them. Does that make sense?"

"Mhm." She nodded while placing the tissues on a nearby table. Her face finally clean and looking normal again.

"Good," he gave a curt nod as he went further. "Even though we are not together, you are the mother of my child. My first son, my only son. He is a fine boy and you did that by yourself. You took care of our child and I was able to accomplish my goals in life which led to my prosperity. For all of that, I am in your debt. Let me take care of you, so that you may accomplish your goals." He pulled his wallet out of his back pocket and swiftly sorted out ten hundred-dollar bills, holding them out to her as he put the leather away.

"Sesshomaru," she breathed, "I can't." It was too much for him to casually hand her.

"What part of what I just said did you not understand?" He asked sharply, pushing the cash towards her.

"I," she was taken aback by his tone. "I'm sorry. I guess I'm just so used to doing things for myself that I don't want to burden you." At his annoyed expression she quickly said "But it's not a burden because you're explanation made it clear. So next time I need help I will ask." Kagome gently pulled the money out of his grasp.

"Do I have your word?"

She smiled ruefully. "I promise." She let out a breath, feeling as though a small weight had been lifted from her. "Thank you. Your generosity," she said referring to this and the money he'd already given in the past, "I could never repay you."

"You already have with Kenichi."

Forgetting who they were, Kagome smiled genuinely at him and wrapped her arms around him. He must have forgotten as well, because his strong arms found their way around her form, holding her tight.

When the embrace ended and they pulled apart, Kagome moved to look in a nearby mirror. She frowned at her reflection.

"I guess I'll go to bed, I can't go back out there now." Not with all the rich and beautiful people out there and Kagome not looking her best.

"Nobody will notice you've been crying," Sesshomaru said, looking at her.

"Maybe," she shrugged, "but I wiped off half my makeup."

"You don't need it," he insisted. He didn't think she did either. He thought she looked just fine without any make up, Kagome was beautiful. He couldn't understand women and their obsession with always having to look better.

Kagome let out a breath. She really didn't feel comfortable going back out there, it wasn't like she was having a good time before, anyways. She was about to open her mouth to refuse again, but Sesshomaru stopped her with his expectant expression as he stood near the door. Their eyes locked as he dared her to follow him. He opened the door without breaking eye contact and tilted his head slightly.

Kagome knew that expression, her son made the same one. It was a look that said "I'm getting my way, and I'm not going to change my mind."

"Fine," she pouted for only a moment before a small smile spread on her face. It was nice to know that her presence was wanted. She didn't have that feeling earlier.

"Hn," Sesshomaru smirked before stepping out into the hall. He led them back to where everyone else was, and to Kagome's surprise, many people commented on her return.

"You're back." "There you are." "I was wondering where you went." It seemed that everybody was in a mingling mood now that the party had been going on for a while. The music played, the drinks poured, and everyone had a great time. Even the serious Sesshomaru danced to a few songs with Kagome. They stayed together the whole time, he wouldn't leave her alone after that heart to heart she just shared with him.

Hours passed and eventually the party had come to an end. It was probably the most fun Kagome and Sesshomaru ever had together, something they'd always remember.

The two were quite tipsy as Sesshomaru led Kagome to the room she was to sleep in. She'd only been to the home a couple times before, and the large house with its many rooms proved quite confusing for the inebriated woman. Sesshomaru, almost as drunk as her was still able to navigate his way around the house and he easily led her to the room. The small journey had been filled with many laughs as either of them would stumble every few steps. They were indeed, quite happy.

She struggled to open the door and Sesshomaru smiled at her frustration. She'd been turning the handle the wrong way. He pulled her aside and opened the door for her. His strong hand on her arm supported her as he guided her to the bed. He wanted to make sure she actually fell asleep in the bed; not just near the bed, on a chair, or on the floor.

He led her near the mattress and she turned around to give him a hug.

"Good night," she whispered as her cheek pressed against his chest. All her weight was on him since she didn't trust her balance.

"Goodnight," he answered just as quietly. His expression somber. He did not want to leave just yet.

Apparently, she didn't want him to leave either. Neither broke apart from the embrace and after a few moments passed Kagome tilted her chin to look at his face. He was quite handsome as he stared back at her.

The couple didn't move as they gazed into each other's eyes. A few more seconds passed without any movement. Sesshomaru knew that the situation was heading into dangerous territory. He was waiting for her to pull away, he did not seem to have the willpower to do so himself. Not since he'd admitted his attraction to her after she'd sent the naughty pictures. He wanted her and so badly.

Kagome, as well, waited for the other to do something. She knew messing around with this man would be trouble, but she couldn't find herself able to care. He was too handsome, and they'd just had a wonderful time together. He'd managed to make her forget all of the negative things that had been going on in her life. She was too content with him to make him leave. She was just fine with him staying.

"Kagome," his conscience fought to control the situation, "You only want this because you've been drinking." That along with the fact that they had a good time together; but he was pretty sure that the alcohol was the main factor in her giving him kiss-me eyes. Though, he still had yet to physically distance himself from her. He needed to hear her tell him that she didn't want it; otherwise every cell in his body was determined to have her.

She glanced away for a moment, considering his words, mulling them over in her head to determine if they were true or not. A smirk spread as she lifted her chin defiantly and looked him straight in the eyes.

"Just because I'm a little drunk doesn't mean I don't really want this," she chuckled lightly. "Do you not really want this?" She looked back towards the ground, waiting to hear his refusal; almost expecting it.

Sesshomaru's eyes widened at her admission. He felt his blood racing through his veins with anticipation. Her warm body was calling out to his. There was something she needed and he was the only person who could help. Who was he to refuse the beauty in front of him?

"Hn." He couldn't shake that small sense of foreboding; they shouldn't be messing around. It wasn't healthy for whatever it was called that they had going on between them. It could be dangerous to mix feelings, especially mixing body fluids. It was too late, though. "We shouldn't," he told her weakly. He wanted it too much. He could hear it in his own voice and he couldn't remember why he cared if they shouldn't.

"I know," her eyes flashed sadness for only a moment. Even with her alcohol laden mind she was well aware that they shouldn't have even gotten this far with considering it. "We shouldn't." After a few tense seconds she realized that he had yet to let go of her. "Maybe," she looked up at him with doe eyes, "just one night?" They were too far deep to stop now, and neither wanted too. So why not?

His pulse jumped at her suggestion. Could they do that? He looked at her, contemplating the idea.

She finally was the one to break their contact and sat down on the bed behind her. She watched his face, and judging by his expression, she would be very satisfied.

He looked at her the way a man looks at an oasis in the desert. His eyes took in her long legs, the tight dress teasing him while hiding her toned body. He looked at her beautiful face and her luscious lip. Her wide sapphire eyes, the deepest blue that a man could get lost in. He watched her lean neck move as she swallowed with anticipation. That was more than enough.

He quickly turned on his heel and walked towards the door. The sound of the slamming door interrupted the silence of the night.

Kagome stared at the dark carpet, biting her lip as the disappointment hit her. She'd felt like a fool, putting herself out there to get rejected.

Her eyes widened as she heard an audible click from the door being locked. Then she looked up to see Sesshomaru storming up to her.

"Just one night," he said, as he roughly grabbed hold of her, kissing her with more passion than anyone ever had.

Kagome pulled him close as he covered her body with his, pushing her onto the mattress. They kissed hungrily, taking advantage of the only night together that they would have. When the lack of oxygen started to take effect, they broke apart, undressing themselves as fast as they could. Clothes where thrown from the bed. Sesshomaru stepped back as he and Kagome paused to check each other out.

"You're beautiful," Sesshomaru admitted. He could easily fall in love with her body. It was perfect to him.

"You're…" Kagome ran her eyes over the toned muscular form in front of her, "you're so hot!" She gushed out, getting wet just by looking at him. She had earned a smirk from him before he leaned back over her to capture her lips in a passionate kiss.

Hands explored bodies as they scooted towards the center of the bed.

Now in a missionary position, Sesshomaru lips started their path downward. If this was to be their only night together, they would do more than just a quick hook up. He trailed kisses down her neck to her breasts. His mouth latched onto her left nipple as his hand massaged and squeezed her left breast. Kagome moaned loudly at the sensation and arched her back, only shoving her boob further into his mouth, encouraging him to continue. He switched breasts after he deemed one had enough attention from his mouth. The hardened nipples tight between his teeth and fingers.

After a few more minutes of his ministrations, Kagome's hips started to buck underneath him. Her body was so reactive to his actions and he felt her core brush up against his thigh. She was drenched and the liquid increased as his touch on her breasts became rougher. Soon, she froze and threw her head back, her fingers digging into his scalp as he came.

When she came down from her high she looked down to see him smirking at her. He had gotten an ego boost knowing just how sensitive she was with him. He didn't know it, but he was the only man to ever bring her to orgasm just by lavishing her breasts with attention.

When her hot folds brushed up against him again, he decided to taste her. So his tongue trailed its way down her smooth stomach and towards her most secret area.

Kagome scooted up on the bed to give the tall man some more room down there. She watched as he slowly leaned his face into her. His eyes on the prize, he didn't even notice her staring.

Within seconds his mouth was on her and he was sucking, licking, nibbling and more. He noticed that she seemed the most responsive when he made out with her pussy; so he increased that action as his right hand held her hip in place and his left thumb rubbed circles on her clit.

It was music to his ears as he listened to her moans. Sometimes, when he did something she loved, he'd even hear his name, goading him on. Eventually, she started grinding her hips against his mouth, and he knew that he just had to continue for a little longer before she came again. And she did, her body shaking while his mouth was filled with more of her sweet nectar.

She tasted divine. He lapped it up like a thirsty dog, the action making her orgasm last even longer. When the tremors stopped, he quickly pulled himself up and sealed his lips against hers. His chin was coated with her juices and Kagome could taste herself on his lips, in his mouth, on his tongue.

She moaned into his mouth at the eroticism of it all.

When he broke the kiss to position himself at her entrance, she surprised him by pushing him away. His eyebrows rose, as he wondered what she was doing. There was no way he wasn't going to fuck her now, whether she changed her mind or not.

Before he was able to question her, she moved to lean forward and grabbed the base of his cock. Her small mouth hovering over the head. She glanced up at him before taking him in. He threw his head back and a smile ghosted upon his face.

Her mouth felt so good on him. She was bobbing her head up and down, taking as much as she could fit in her mouth while one hand was used to massage the base of his shaft. She sucked his dick like a lollipop and licked it up, down, and around like an ice cream cone. Sesshomaru looked down and watched the black head of hair going back and forth on his member. He found the scene so titillating and his hands reached forward to grab fistfuls of her hair. Feeling her moan against him as he tightened his grip compelled him to get a bit rougher. He was fucking her mouth and throat in not time, and she loved it. Every time he paused to let her breathe, she would gasp for air before claiming him with her mouth again, taking as much as she could.

He froze when he felt his balls tighten and his orgasm approach. He wasn't sure if she was aware why but when she continued to suck and stroke him he couldn't hold it back. His cum shot out in spurts, filling her mouth and the back of her throat with his warm seed. Kagome surprised him as she drank his liquid without a hitch. So she was a swallower… he grinned as he watched the vixen clean his cock, a bit of sperm leaking down her chin as she licked him clean.

He felt himself start to soften, but they weren't done yet. So he pulled her by the arms and leaned her back onto the bed. His mouth went for her neck as he bit and sucked at the soft flesh. One of his hands made its way to her womanhood and inserted his middle finger, as his thumb played with her most sensitive nub. He planned to bring her at least one orgasm while he waited for his member to swell again.

It did not take long for either of those things to happen. Kagome would swear that Sesshomaru could finger her better than she did herself. His touch was like magic and he knew exactly what to do. She was bucking her hips against his hand in no time and his fingers were coated in her essence. As she came down from her high, she watched as he brought his wet fingers to his mouth to clean them off. Just watching him lick her juices made her ready to cum again. It was such a turn on, especially when his golden gaze held hers as he slowly cleaned off each digit.

He slowly moved himself over her and grinned at the sight of her dripping folds. Kagome bit her bottom lip in anticipation when she felt the head of his member sliding against her as he lubed himself for entrance.

He positioned himself against her with just the tip. It was enough pressure to make her moan and he practically drooled at the sight of her spread before him. Swallowing the excess saliva, he spread her legs further by holding on to each ankle. He slowly pushed his hips further, loving the feel of her stretch for him. He was completely inside of her when he released his hold and instead grabbed onto her hips to keep her secure. He would fuck her hard.

Hard enough to watch her tits jiggle as he pounded into her without mercy. Her arms stretched towards the headboard to steady herself against his powerful thrusts.

He brought her to orgasm twice before pulling out and violently flipping her over to be on her hands and knees. She moaned as he pulled her hips back towards him, this angle making her body fall in love with his. Never in her life had she ever felt so good. She realized then why people could be addicted to sex.

He steadied himself with one hand on the bed as the other reached around her body to dip down near her sweet spot. Her eyes nearly rolled to the back of her head at the onslaught of sensations. Her orgasm came crashing down on her, and she nearly screamed his name out.

He felt her walls clenching down on his member and he continued to thrust and grind as he felt his own climax nearing. She became even wetter as her vagina spasmed, coaxing his member into releasing itself.

He cried out as he gave a few final thrusts. His cock coating her insides with his semen. Each spurt, along with the increased blood flow caused his penis to pulsate within her. Just the feeling of his throbbing cock was enough to bring her over the edge one last time and she pushed herself against him, loving the way it felt as he came.

They stayed like that for some time. She was smiling, and on cloud nine, not even realizing the uncomfortable position her body was in. Face down, ass up. Sesshomaru made no move to pull out as he stayed within her. His eyes were closed and he breathed heavily over her, trying to get a hold of himself.

Kagome whimpered at the feeling of loss when he finally did pull out. She found gravity pulling her body down against the bed as Sesshomaru dropped beside her. He pulled her close and leaned in for a kiss when she looked over to him. They were both breathless, but they tried to kiss a few times. Soon, though, they were too spent to do even that. It was then that that Kagome turned around to let Sesshomaru wrap his arm around her and pull her close. They cuddled until they both fell asleep, which didn't take long.

AN: Maybe they didn't hook up for the best reasons but it's about time, right? Review please.