Chapter Eight: Confessions At Sunrise
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Sesshomaru had gone back inside to seek out Kagome and talk to her, but stopped when he saw her asleep in the bed, Shippo attached to her like a growth. He sighed and pulled her door shut before he retreated to his own room. He removed his armor, shoes, swords, and the top of his kimono before he slipped into his bed and pulled the covers up over his body.
"Tomorrow...I will tell her of my feelings tomorrow..."
Try as he might, the demon lord could not sleep, so he lay awake in bed, staring up at the roof. Sesshomaru sat up and rubbed the bridge of his nose.
"Why did sleep choose to be elusive tonight..." he said looking out his window at the stars.
He heard movement come from the hall outside his room before a knock sounded on his door. Sesshomaru moved to the door and pulled it open to see Kagome on the other side. She smiled at him, the only smile that could make the great demon's heart skip a beat.
"Can I come in?"
"Oh..yes of course."
Sesshomaru moved to the side and let Kagome enter his bedroom. Once she was in, he closed the door and sat on his bed, and was joined by Kagome after a few minutes. They sat in silence for a bit before Kagome began to speak.
"Um...Sesshomaru...I've...been having this really wierd feeling about someone lately...and...I don't know how to explain it. I mean, it's like I'd give anything to see them smile. I...I think I may be in love...but I'm just afraid to tell him how I feel..."
Sesshomaru's heart sank to his feet at the thought of Kagome being in love with another man, or worse, what if it was Inuyasha she was having feelings for. He shook off the unfamilliar feeling of fear and looked at her.
"Well...the only way to know for sure is to stop being afraid and tell him. You'll never know if he feels the same way if you don't say anything."
"That is true...but...what if he hates me..."
"If he hated you, then he would be a foolish man."
Kagome blushed and moved closer to Sesshomaru, who raised an eyebrow.
"Alright...then I'll tell him."
Sesshomaru nodded and went to get up, but Kagome grabbing hold of his hand stopped his movements completely, and he looked back down at her.
"Sesshomaru...I...I love you..."
Sesshomaru's golden eyes shot wide open and he stared at Kagome. She let go of him and stood, making her way to the door, sadness in her eyes.
"Wait...you have not heard what I have to say."
Kagome stopped and turned around, looking at him with a bit of hope in her eyes. The demon got off his bed and moved over to her at the door.
"I...I love you...Kagome..."
Kagome's eyes widened and she gazed into the soft golden orbs looking down at her. Before she could stop herself, she had latched onto Sesshomaru's waist. He wrapped his arms around her and held her, his eyes falling shut. Then, she looked up at him and raised onto her toes to kiss the taller demon. He leaned down, and thier lips touched just as the sun rose above the horizon and spilled golden light into the room on the new couple.
A.N: SORRY I TOOK SO LONG! Senior classes are CRAZY. ((Falls over dead)) My Government class is REALLY nuts. I will try and update more often, so please bare with me. ((Bows)) And thank you for all your wonderful reviews.