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Chapter 2

Kagome awakened in the middle of the night. For a moment there, she thought she was back in her own room, in her own time. 'I miss my family so much…I need to get back…soon. They must be worried sick about me.' She rubbed her eyes, and glanced over at Inuyasha.

He was still in the same position as before, snoring lightly. 'He can sleep like that? Doesn't look too comfortable.' Noticing his ears, she smiled, and reached out to lightly scratch them. To her amazement, he started to purr. 'How cute.'

Knowing that she probably won't get another opportunity like this, she got up out of bed to take a closer look at him, being careful to not make a sound.

Strong facial structure, his face was framed by long silver hair. Kagome delicately touched a strand, almost envious by how soft and silky it feels. With his eyes closed, he looked so sweet, like a child. Even in his sleep, he's got a scowl on his face. She remembered the fire in his eyes when he mistook her for Kikyo, and the way they soften as he put her into bed. 'He's beautiful,' she declared to herself.

"Goodnight Inuyasha," she said softly and went back to bed.

"So, Brother…did you enjoy your little human whore last night?' Sesshomaru queried from his end of the dining table, and took a sip of his wine.

"Screw you," Inuyasha spat back, gritting his teeth.

"Hm. You got that wrong, the human is what you're supposed to be screwing. It is rather rude to refuse a gift. Don't forget…your coming of age also means you have to find a mate soon. You, a half-youkai, is well suited to mating with humans…after all your mother was one, bringing shame into our family."

"Grrr…BASTARD…keep my mother out of this!" he warned, gripping at the table in an effort to control his anger.

"It is only reasonable that I pick your latest human, after all…you're not a very good judge of character," he paused and took another sip from his wine. "You haven't forgotten about Kikyo, have you?"

Flashback

She snorted, her cold eyes flaring, "Did you think I actually loved you? How can I love a hanyou? I was just pretending so I can get close to you and your disgusting family, close enough to destroy you all." She raised her dagger high, ready to finish him off. "DIE!"

End Flashback

//CRACK//

The table edge shattered in Inuyasha's hand. His eyes flashed red for a moment.

"My, my, such temper. Did she refuse you too? Disgusted by the thought of having to spread her legs for a Hanyou?"

Inuyasha took out his Tetsusaiga and prepared to strike.

Sesshomaru put down his wine glass. "Let's take this outside before you tear apart the house," he said calmly.

Inuyasha charged forward and swept at Sesshomaru with his Tetsusaiga. He casually dodged away. "What are you aiming at?"

"Fuck you!" he growled, charging at him once more.

Sesshomaru leaped away without effort, looking bored. "Your fighting style is still childish. You use the Tetsusaiga like it's a piece of wood instead of a magnificent treasure that father has left you." He knocked the sword out of Inuyasha's hand.

Inuyasha managed to punch him in the face. Slightly shocked, Sesshomaru touched his face lightly, before striking back at Inuyasha.

He managed to dodge his attacks, once, twice, before Sesshomaru's poison claws ripped across his stomach.

"Learn your place, Hanyou," he stated, looking down at his unconscious brother.

Two of Sesshomaru's servants dragged a very beaten up Inuyasha into the room. "What happened to him?" Kagome quickly ran over to his side.

One of them sneered, "The hanyou was foolish enough to challenge Sesshomaru- sama. He should be grateful that our lord allows him to stay at this castle." They kicked him, and left the room laughing.

She lightly touched his cheek, tears spilling down from her eyes and onto his face, "how can they be so cruel?" He groaned, his face twisting in pain.

"It's okay, everything is going to be fine." Kagome carefully removed his shirt, gasping loudly at the large ugly wound on his stomach. She quickly went to retrieve a pan of water and a rag.

Wetting the rag, she gently washed the blood away and cleaned his wound. By the time she was done, the water was bright red. Surprisingly, most of them have already begun to heal. 'Must be a demon thing.' But to be on the safe side, she bandaged his injuries.

'He looks so uncomfortable on the floor,' she thought. Kagome wasn't strong enough to lift him onto his bad. And she doubts the servants here would be willing to help. She decided to instead lay his head on her lap and watch over him throughout the night.

'Such a sweet smell…feel so safe.' He moaned, awakening to Kagome's blue- gray eyes.

She broke into a large smile. "You're okay…I was so worried."

He attempted to sit up but ended up dropping back down on her lap. "Shit!" He hated being weak. "You watched over me?" he asked quietly.

"Yes."

"Why?"

"I…I don't want you to die."

"I've…been through worse than this…I don't…die easily…" he moaned again.

"Are you comfortable?" she asked, using the rag to wipe the sweat off his forehead.

"Yes…you smell nice," he muttered before drifting back to sleep.

Her cheeks pinkened.

He sat on top of the hill with Kagome beside him. Thanks to her and his healing power, he had recovered quicker than usual. 'No one, besides mother, has cared for me,' he thought as he glanced at her out of the corner of his eyes.

At first, He had tried to stay away from her, not wanting to set himself up for getting hurt again. But Kagome refused to give up on him, no matter how much he tried to insult and berate her. Her kindness finally won him over.

In the past few days they have grown close. He opened up himself to her, something he's never done to anyone, and shared with her stories about his childhood, growing up as a hanyou and having Sesshomaru as his brother. She talked to him about her world, her hopes and dreams.

Though they could pass for twins, he realized now that Kagome and Kikyo's similarities end there. He didn't know what he ever saw in Kikyo. She was cold, and refused to touch him or let him to touch her, making him feel like he was beneath her. His loneliness had caused him to look past that, and believe in her claims of love for him.

Kagome is different, she's like an angel. He smiled to himself. She actually worries about him, not caring that he is a hanyou, a half-breed. Though he could rip her apart with a flick of his wrist, she seemed to trust him. They have fun together…he feels at ease with her. For once he was thankful to his half-brother for bringing her into his life.

With each passing day and hour, he found himself growing more and more attracted to Kagome; being with her has stirred up strange feelings inside. Everything about her fascinate him, the way she laughs and crinkles her nose, the way her blue-gray eyes darkened with anger when he teases her, and most of all, the way she simply sparkles with life. 'But does she wants me as more than a friend?' his eyebrows furrowing.

Something soft was placed on top of his head. Ears flickering at the foreign object, he reached up to find a crown of flowers. He looked over at Kagome, her eyes twinkling, and face turning red in an attempt to keep from bursting out with laughter.

Inuyasha growled playfully before pouncing at her. The sudden movement caused them both to roll down the hill together. He wrapped his arms tightly around her, wanting to protect her from injuries. They finally came to a rest, with Inuyasha on top.

Color flushed her cheeks, making her look extra sweet. His eyes shifted down to her lips, noting how soft they looked, and wanting desperately to kiss her. He was getting aroused just by simply looking at her, feeling her warm body pressed against his, the way his lower half fits between her legs.

'I can't. I can't take advantage of her kindness.' He shook his head as if trying to clear his mind. Inuyasha knew that once he touched her lips, there would be no stopping him; he would want to claim her as his forever. Kagome watched as a wave of emotion flickered on his face. He reluctantly got off her, and helped her up, not noticing the look of disappointment on Kagome's face.