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I believe in a thing called love
"Slow down!" yelled a frightened Kagome. Sesshoumaru glanced at her through the corner of his eye before quickly looking back to the rode. Miroku had somehow convinced him to let him drive the car, so he and Kagome were stuck in the back seat.
"Live a little, you geezer!" Miroku yelled while laughing insanely.
Kagome huffed and glare "I'm not old, I just don't want to get pulled over is all…" she said in defense. Sesshoumaru snorted.
"Oh, so what do you have to say about this, Se-shou-ma-ru?" Kagome said, sounding out each syllable just to piss him off. He turned to her and narrowed his eyes.
"You humans are weak." He said simply. Kagome's mouth gaped open while she stared at him in anger. "Just because we don't have abnormal strength like you demons do means nothing! We have other strong points," she said, unsure of where she was going with her argument. Sesshoumaru noticed this and hid a smile. "Interesting. Care to elaborate?" he said with a smug smirk. Kagome furrowed her brows "Well, we have smarts…and inner will-power!" she said, finally latching on to a suitable answer.
Miroku turned to face them from the driver's seat. "Now, now, children; calm down." He said teasingly. Kagome and Sesshoumaru looked at him angrily before turning back to their argument.
"Human, you do not contain even an inch of will-power or smarts that most demons do," he said while narrowing his eyes "and even if you did, it would mean nothing. You could not survive without your regular uses. You could not survive in nature as we demons do. You are the weaker species." He finished coldly. Kagome felt her ire rise as each word that came out of his mouth.
Suddenly, her hands began to glow a pure blue. Heat coursed through her body as her anger continued to rise; she herself not even noticing the odd light imitating from her very own hands.
"You're wrong;" she began fiercely "you're so very wrong. We humans have survived and continued to rebuild and live our lives, while you demons wallow in the past and continue to push racism on the rest of your kind; refusing to move forward, towards the future. You demons are cold hearted, and care for nothing. If it was up to you, the world would be nothing like it is now. It would be dead, cold, and hard. Just like your self." She said with malice in her voice. The light in her hand grew, and she could no longer contain it inside of herself. A bright light burst forth, and the last thing she remembered before passing out was widened golden eyes staring at her between a mixture of shock and wonderment.
"Kagome," called a voice from afar. She could barely hear it, it sounded as if it were miles away. Trying to open her eyes was a difficult task, but she finally was able to.
"Ugh…" she mumbled as she tried to sit up. "What happened…?" she asked, not expecting to get a response.
"You're a miko." Came Sesshoumaru's cold voice from her side. Looking over to where it came from, she noticed his sleep ridden eyes. "A what?" she asked, still drowsy. "You are a miko, a priestess of sorts. You body houses pure light; pure power. Miko's once roamed in vast numbers, but now there are very few." He said while looking at her. She blushed and tried to look somewhere else, but found no escape from his deep gaze.
"Um…Where's Miroku? Is he fine? Are…you fine?" she asked, still blushing. Sesshoumaru took note of her rosy cheeks before commenting "He is in the room next to this one. He received minor head injuries and a broken arm in the accident, he is currently in surgery. We are not aware of the extent his injuries will have on his body. And…I am fine." He said with an odd look in his eyes. Kagome's eyes clouded over in worry, before she lay back down in the hospital bed. She didn't know how to react. What if Miroku didn't make it? Would he be fine?
Sesshoumaru noticed the odd look in her eyes, and the sudden depression and panic leaking into her aura, and decided to calm her. "He will survive, Kagome." He said in a calming tone. Kagome's head snapped up to him and she nodded, smiling slightly.
Looking around the room she noticed how bare it seemed, and decided to look out the window. She shot up in bed noticing the time of day. It appeared to be somewhere around five in the evening.
"Sesshoumaru…how long have we been here?" she asked, worry clearly in her voice. He looked away from the window, "We have been here for a day." He said calmly. Kagome's eyes widened. "A day? Oh no! My job…" she said, beginning to panic. "What if I get fired? How would I be able to pay the rent?" Sesshoumaru stood and walked over towards her. "I have already called on yours and Miroku's behalf, to your job and the school. They understand. You are on paid leave for a week before you have to return to work." He stated casually. Kagome looked up to him with watery eyes. Suddenly, surprising both of them, she launched into his arms, locking her arms around his neck, while the rest of her body slammed into his.
He stood there for a minute, still in shock, and not entirely sure on what he was supposed to do. Slowly, he encircled her tiny waist with his muscular arms while putting his face into her hair, inhaling her lavender scent. "Everything is fine, you're alright." He said, sounding much like a parent soothing their child's fears.
"I'm so sorry…it was my fault, wasn't it?" she said in a small voice. Sesshoumaru cringed when he thought how displaced that voice sounded on her. She was strong, and fiery; nothing could break her down. "Miroku lost hold of the car…" he said in an attempt to sooth her fears, though he refrained from mentioning why he lost hold of the car.
"Thank you, Sesshoumaru." She said while smiling up at him through glossy hazel eyes. He became entranced her in eyes, they were so…bright. Normally, Japanese people had dark brown eyes; almost black. Kagome's was the brightest brown he had ever seen, and blending in with her skin tone it made her glow unearthly. Her smarts, personality, and body, were major pluses too. All in all, Kagome was quite and endearing onna.
"Rest. Miroku will be awake soon enough; you will be able to see him once you awaken." He said in a soothing voice. Kagome nodded sleepily while clutching his body like a life line. Yawning, she slowly rose up and placed a small peck on his jaw line; she could not reach any further from her position. Sesshoumaru's eyes widened in complete shock. He had not been expecting that.
"Goodnight, Sesshoumaru…" she mumbled into his chiseled chest.
He watched her face as she did so, and getting lost in it he almost forgot to reply. "Goodnight, Kagome. Sleep well."
Watching as her eyes drifted shut, he remained in his position with her on his lap and him sitting upright against the bed for the rest of the night. He didn't want to risk waking her up, that's why he hadn't moved. At least that's what he kept telling himself, anyways. The hours passed by quickly, and soon dawns first rays were coming in through the small window off to their side. Kagome's pulse began to speed up; signaling her awakening.
She shifted a little in his arms, trying to hide her face from the sun inside his embrace. He chuckled at her antics, sending a soothing rumbling noise through out him, causing Kagome to sigh and relax. But, soon, her eyes shot open and she sat up with lightning speed. She focused her eyes on who she had been laying on and nearly had a heart attack. "I'm so sorry! I didn't mean…" she said, trailing off and beginning to ramble. Sesshoumaru merely lifted her into a better position on his lap and placed his long finger on her lips to calm her. "Shhh, you don't want to wake anyone up, do you? After all, it is quite early in the morning." He said with an amused tone. Kagome blinked owlishly, before nodding her head. Sesshoumaru slid his finger from her lips and lay back down against the head board of the bed. Kagome sat awkwardly on his lap; not sure of what to do.
Blushing, she looked away from his gaze. 'Oh my gosh, I am not sitting in his lap…wow…I have never been like um…this with another guy. Man, I haven't even had my first real kiss, either! How do I get myself into these embarrassing predicaments?' Kagome thought while fidgeting slightly. Sesshoumaru noticed her nervousness and decided to help her out a little. Reaching up, he pulled Kagome's small body to rest on his larger one. Once her head was neatly tucked under his chin, he wrapped his muscular arms around her dainty waste. "Um, you don't have to hold me like…um…this, if you don't…" Kagome said, trailing off. She was blushing furiously as it was, then he had to go and press himself against her in such a…intimate way. Kagome sighed and snuggled into his hard chest before blushing more at realizing that it actually felt really good.
"Mr. Taisho, I am here to check…" said the female nurse politely when she walked in; before spotting Sesshoumaru and Kagome lying on one anther atop the bed. She blushed and quickly averted her gaze. "Um, I need to examine her, if you don't mind," she said nervously. Noticing his possessive gaze she quickly added "it won't take very long, I promise."
Sesshoumaru nodded and let Kagome, whom was blushing like crazy at being caught like that, sit up. She glanced back at him momentarily, catching his gaze. She blushed and snapped her head back to face the nurse in a matter of seconds. "Ah, um, Mr. Taisho, this is a…feminine, exam. I will need you to leave the room." The nurse said while glancing at both of them. Kagome buried her heated face into her tiny hands and gulped. This could not get anymore embarrassing. Well, that's what she thought until…
"What kind of 'feminine exams'?" he asked curiously, not noticing Kagome's mortification. The nurse gulped and blushed. "Um, I will need to exam her…body. Just doing a more thorough check then the first one. We need to know if we can release her." The nurse said quickly. Sesshoumaru nodded, but didn't move. "Are you not going to leave, Mr. Taisho?" the nurse asked nervously. Sesshoumaru didn't say anything; but showed no signs of moving. Kagome anxiously looked up at Sesshoumaru, willing her blush to hit the road. "Sesshoumaru…I'll be fine." She said in that same small voice that she used the other night. He looked at her, and nodded while picking her up with him when he stood. Kagome 'eeped' at being picked up suddenly, before she was placed back on the bed in a gentle manner; half expecting to be dropped on there roughly. She needed to get used to this new Sesshoumaru. "Thank you, Sesshoumaru." She said while staring into his eyes. He nodded and left the room.
"Well, Ms. Higurashi, your boyfriend is quite protective, ay?" the nurse said walking towards her with a grin on her face. Kagome blushed while nodding. It would do no good for this nurse to think that they weren't even going out, yet they were in such…an intimate position earlier. "Yeah…he can get like that." She said nervously. Soon, the nurse had her naked and standing before her. Kagome was blushing while looking everywhere but at her. "Ah, your first exam like this, huh?" the nurse said, trying to hold back a laugh. Kagome nodded. "Almost done," the nurse said while looking around her arms for any unusual scratches or welts and what not. "Ah, you are in tip top shape. Get dressed and I'll send your boyfriend back in here." She said while leaving the room.
Outside of the room, Sesshoumaru stood patiently. 'Why am I acting so strange, all of the sudden? I knew I was mildly attracted to the onna before, but now…I feel as if I am about to claim her. Why is this?'' he asked himself, not expecting to get a reply. 'It is because you find her to be a suitable female, thus meaning you are accepting her as a mate.' His inner demon replied through various barks and growls. Sesshoumaru's eyes widened momentarily, before narrowing. 'A mate? I can not have her as a mate. She is human. I detest humans.' 'You do not detest this one, and also, there is Rin to think about. She and Kagome are the two humans that you have accepted fully, it seems. I do not wish to spoil it for you, but you need to become close to Kagome. Do not treat her wrong.' His inner demon replied before slipping back into the recess of Sesshoumaru's mind. Sesshoumaru growled out in frustration.
"Mr. Taisho, your girlfriend is in good shape. You can go back in now." The nurse said when she walked out of the room. Sesshoumaru's eyes quickly went to her. 'Girlfriend?' he asked himself. He nodded "Hn," he said, walking past her and into the room. Once inside he resisted the urge to smile at what he saw. Kagome sat in the middle of her bed, fully dressed, and clutching a pillow while blushing.
"Everything went well, I take it." He said, slipping in bed beside her. She tried to scoot over, to make more room for him, but he just put an arm around her waist and slid her towards him. She blushed for what seemed like the hundredth time that day, and nodded. "She um…said I was in good shape." Kagome confided. He nodded, and decided to play around with her. "So, when did we start going out?" he said with a mischievous glint in his golden eyes. Kagome's own eyes nearly bulged out of her head, "Oh! Haha, that…um…" she said evasively. She didn't want to tell him that she told the nurse that they were going out, he would probably think her to be some kind of moron…and for some reason she didn't want him to think that about her.
"She um, just you know…thought that…because of, our um, positions…" she said while looking down at her hands; which were currently entwined with each other. Sesshoumaru chuckled. Kagome looked up at him, with a small smile. It seemed so odd for him to be chuckling, but it was a nice sound that filled the room. She laughed along with him, and finally calming down she closed her eyed and sighed. He pulled her closer to him and rested her head on his shoulder.
"Um, Sesshoumaru…not to ruin the mood or anything…but why are you suddenly being so…nice to me?" asked Kagome quietly. She felt him stiffen slightly, and then he replied "After the accident, my inner beast realized how much he enjoyed your presence. We do not like many humans, as you could tell. You, and Rin are the only ones," he said. Noticing her slight jealous aura he resisted the urge to smile before saying "Rin is my niece. She currently lives with my half-brother, Inuyasha. She was adopted by him as an act of charity to one of the less fortunate orphanages." He said with a smirk. Kagome smiled sheepishly. "Wow, I didn't know you could…" just then a thought struck her. "Oh my gosh! Rin? As in Jin's fiancé?" she squealed excitedly. Sesshoumaru started to growl. "No, Rin is not engaged. She is far too young; and she would not make a stupid mistake like that." He said slightly peeved. What if she was, though? He had not talked to her for quite some time. Kagome stared into his eyes, and noted his uneasiness. "I'm sure we're talking about two different Rin's…Um, by chance do you know where they live, exactly?" she asked, hoping it wasn't where she thought she did. Sesshoumaru looked at her "She lives in Kyoto, on the country side." He said, slightly anxious. Kagome gasped "That's where my Rin lives!" she said slightly fearful for Jin's health. Sesshoumaru quickly stood. "She will not make this mistake," he said while preparing to walk out of the room. Kagome swiftly grabbed his arm and held him back with all of her strength.
"Sesshoumaru! At least give them time to tell you, and explain themselves! What if they are in love?" she said, pleadingly. Sesshoumaru snorted. "Love is a useless human emotion. It is a weakness, and it does not change the fact that she will throw her life away for someone whom means nothing." He said angrily. Kagome gasped "Love means nothing? You are wrong! Love means everything! It can change people, and it can strengthen them! Love is not a weakness! She is not throwing her life away, Jin is a good guy, and he wouldn't let anything bad happen to her. He will protect her," she said in defense of her friend. She had met Rin before, and she was a very nice girl. They would be happy together.
"We will go and see them this weekend." Sesshoumaru said suddenly. Kagome looked at him curiously. "What?" she asked, not sure if she had heard him correctly. "This weekend? I was already planning on going to see my mom…Jin said that he and Rin would be there, also." She said, not sure if she should have told him that. He was probably going to rip Jin limb from limb.
"Then we shall go to your mothers." He said in a voice that left no room for arguments. "Well…If we are going to go together, then you have to promise me something. Otherwise, I won't let you step foot in my home or near Jin." She said stubbornly. Sesshoumaru eyed her for a moment, contemplating whether or not to go along with her deal. Either way, he would get what he wanted. Recalling what his inner demon said earlier, about him making her happy, he decided to humor her and make a deal. "Alright, but you must not interfere where I think you should not. Trust my judgment of the boy; and we shall see where it takes us from there. Kagome sighed, and nodded in agreement. After all, he was merely trying to look out for his niece. "Okay Sesshoumaru," she said with a smile "we should go and check on Miroku right about now, huh?" He nodded his head, "Indeed."
Soon after they left Kagome's room they headed down the hall to the information desk. Sitting behind the desk was an aged woman, with graying hair and beady eyes. "Excuse me ma'm, can you help up find Miroku Monk? He just got out of surgery a couple of hours ago…I am his roommate." Kagome said politely. The woman looked up from the papers that she was looking through and smiled nicely. "Okay, you can go and see him," she said, the she looked at Sesshoumaru "but I'm afraid he will have to stay behind, seeing as how he doesn't have a connection to Mr. Monk…does he?" she asked with a raised brow. Sesshoumaru looked at Kagome, and she blushed. "He is my boyfriend, and a good friend to Miroku. He has been here with both of us through our stay, all of us were in a car accident the other night." She said, informing the woman and hoping to catch a little sympathy in hopes of getting Sesshoumaru in with her. She didn't want to leave him out here on his own; he had every right to see Miroku.
"Okay, that's good enough. Here, let me give you all a pass," she said while pulling out two sliding cards "just go down this hall and make a left, then go all the way to the end of that hall and the door should be on the right." She said with a kind smile. "Thank you very much," Kagome said while latching onto Sesshoumaru's hand and leading him down the hall.
"Woo! I'm happy she let you come, I didn't want you to have to sit out there all alone." Kagome said while smiling up at him. Sesshoumaru snorted. "As if she could keep this Sesshoumaru from seeing the Monk. I do as I please." He said arrogantly. Kagome out right laughed, "Oh Sesshoumaru…" she mumbled; reaching the door. Picking out her and Sesshoumaru's cards she opened the double doors and walked in with him by her side.
Looking around they noticed another desk, so they walked up to it. "Hi, we're here to see our friend Miroku Monk. Could you please direct us to him?" Kagome asked nicely. The woman at the desk looked up and nodded. "Can I see your cards?" she asked while smacking her gum. Kagome nodded while grabbing her and Sesshoumaru's cards and presenting them to the woman; the woman nodded once again, and showed them where to go.
Reaching a white door Kagome knocked, not sure if anything was going on in there. They heard someone call for them to come in, so they did. "Roku?" Kagome questioned. She heard him call "Over here" and turned to see him propped up on a bed, eating. She smiled and ran over to him, flinging herself on him. "Roku! I was so worried! Are you okay? Are you feeling better?" she asked quickly. Miroku laughed and nodded towards Sesshoumaru "Hey," he said "calm down, I'm fine, just had to get some things places back in order." He said with a smile. Kagome laughed and pulled back off of him. "Well, at least you are okay…do you know when you will be released?" Kagome asked curiously. Miroku nodded, "Yeah, sometime this Friday." He said sadly. Kagome noticed this, "Are you okay? What's wrong?" she asked in a concerned voice. He looked up at her sadly. "I'm going to miss my porno show that comes on every Thursday," he said with a sly grin. "Miroku!" Kagome yelled, gaping at him. Sesshoumaru snorted. Miroku continued grinning.
"Hentai." Kagome whispered from the other side of the room. "Oh, come now Kagome; surely you must have noticed me in the living room…" he said, grinning wider. "Shut it, Monk." Sesshoumaru said while glaring at him. Miroku put his hands up in the air in defense "Alright, alright. I'll stop."
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