Chapter 4
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Kagome tapped her foot at a nervous pace. She was waiting in front of the restaurant Sesshoumaru had told her. Worries spinning around in her mind like a tornado.
Was her outfit ok?
She wanted to appear decent but not like she thought it was a date. Settling on rustic rose print white dress with a faded jean jacket rolled at the sleeves. That was pretty casual but sophisticated in her opinion. The dress end two inches above her knee and the white flats were sensible.
The sun began to set behind the towering buildings. The spring evening felt delightful, not too cold but not too warm.
Unfortunately, Kagome couldn't enjoy any of it. She checked her cellphone for the time and found Sesshoumaru was one minute late.
What if he wasn't coming?
Don't be ridiculous! she thought. He wouldn't do that...
"Kagome."
She turned her head to see Sesshoumaru walking her way. Dressed in a pair of red converse shoes, black jeans, and a long sleeved, red plaid shirt. He gave her a once over but only said, "Ready to go in?"
"Yes," Kagome nodded disappointed with his reaction.
Wasn't this the part where he was supposed to compliment her?
Even with the off putting start the rest of the evening went smoothly. Kagome had been afraid that she would act oddly but they talked like they usually did. Laughing, making jokes, talking about some current events. Sesshoumaru wouldn't let her even pay for her meal! Yes, everything was going smoothly...until they arrived at the movie theater.
"Sorry, everything's sold out except Rogue Marine rated R," the employee working the ticket booth informed them.
"Oh...I've never heard of it but it doesn't sound too bad," Kagome commented. The movie was probably some action packed, blood and gore, male flick.
Sesshoumaru pulled out his wallet and handed the teller some bills. "Two tickets."
The teller handed him the tickets and change and told them to enjoy. When they got in the theater there was hardly anyone except...maybe five or six couples.
"I guess this movie isn't that good," Kagome whispered To Sesshoumaru as they took their seats.
"It may be low budget or a foreign film," he whispered back.
The light dimmed and the movie began. It started off just like Kagome had thought. The back story of a handsome marine fighting for his country when he found out how corrupt the system was and quit to become a pirate.
"You're crazy man! How can you betray you're country?!" His best friend yelled at him.
"It betrayed me first." The main character did a dramatic stare before walking out of the room.
Kagome giggled into Sesshoumaru's arm. "This is so cheesy."
Sesshoumaru smirked and whispered, "There's probably a scene with him riding off into the sunset with a brand new boat."
Not a moment later the main character obtained a large ship for cheap from an older man.
That's when I shipped off into the sunset of my future with my new boat to start a new life. The main actor narrated.
Sesshoumaru nudged her and Kagome covered her mouth to stop the fit of laughter coming on.
When Kagome had calmed down and tuned back in it was a few years later and he had captured a princess from a foreign city to hold for ransom.
Kagome set her hand down on the arm rest right next to Sesshoumaru's and there was a short thought of holding hands. What that would feel that. When they were younger they held hands but they were grown now. His hands were much bigger than hers now.
The tone of the movie seemed to slow down. They had a few cute moments here and there. Kagome was happy that the pirate and the princess were falling in love. It was stormy and raining and the ship rocked back and forth. The princess came to his room and...
Whoa now, Kagome thought as the princess shrugged off her robe to expose her naked body.
By naked Kagome meant naked. She found out why it was rated R. It wasn't for the language or violence.
"Take me captain!" she yelled.
The pirate sauntered up to her with a lustful stare. "We're from two different worlds."
"I don't care," the princess declared and the two locked lips.
Kagome suddenly felt self conscious and very close to Sesshoumaru. She opened her mouth to make some sort of joke but nothing came out. Looking around all the couples were engaged in some lip locking of their own.
Oh my goodness... Kagome just wanted this to end.
But of course it didn't. There was a stretched out sex scene that seemed to go on for hours.
When the movie went on past the sex scene Kagome couldn't focus on anything else. When Sesshoumaru's hand moved she jumped lightly.
"Sorry," she apologized and put her hands in her lap avoiding his eye contact.
When the movie ended they shuffled out of the theater to head home.
"That was...some movie," Kagome didn't know what else to say.
"Low budget as I thought," he replied.
They walked on in silence.
"Well did you at least enjoy your birthday? It was no party that's for sure."
He gave her a playful frown.
Kagome chuckled.
"You worry to much about me," Sesshoumaru's voice was monotone like it always was. Kagome wondered if she was the only person who had seen him break from that stone cold character.
"I have since we were kids. I can't just stop now," she offered a smile.
They came down a very familiar street and she smiled wider. "We used to walk down this street holding hands." Swinging her hands back and forth the memory was fresh in her mind. "I tried to make you skip with me. Ah, you were so cute." She turned to look at Sesshoumaru only to see he was watching her. His eyes were saying something Kagome couldn't understand but her heart seemed to get it because it sped up. She turned away from him.
Sooner than she thought, they were at her house.
"I had fun," Kagome said. "But I have one more thing for you." She reached in her pocket to pull out the small black box with a silver bow. "Happy Birthday!"
He took it from her hands and undid the bow. Kagome watched him very carefully as he pulled the pendulum crystal out from it's bronze chain.
"Pretty cool right?" Kagome tried to sound hopeful. "Do you um, do you like it?" she asked tucking a piece of black hair behind her ear.
"Of course." He undid the clasp and hooked it behind him. "Thank you."
He leaned forward like he was going to kiss her! Kagome closed her eyes with a ecstatic heartbeat and waited for it to happen. This meant Sesshoumaru had the same feelings as her right?
Sesshoumaru pecked her on the forehead and ruffled up her hair.
"See you tomorrow at school."
Kagome was left gaping in awe. She misread the situation completely. There was no way she could confess when he still thought of her as a child!
The dooming sensation that Sesshoumaru had friend-zoned her for life.
She went inside the house totally depressed and wanting to sleep, only to be bombarded with questions by her grandfather.
"Kagome have you seen a crystal pendulum necklace? Do you know where it is? Do you think someone has stolen it?"
Well this was going nowhere good...
"Why does it matter if it's gone or not?" Kagome asked heading to the kitchen for a glass of water.
"Because it's cursed!" he yelled.
"Of course it is..." she mumbled. "If it's so important why do you keep it in that storage shed?"
"Never keep cursed relics in your household! You're only asking for trouble," he lectured.
"I know where it is. So if it's so important I'll go get it back tomorrow."
Her grandfather narrowed his eyes at her. "You didn't give it to anyone did you?"
It might of have been the guilt of taking it without permission when Kagome lied and told her elderly grandfather, "No, why would I do that? It's just in one of my bags at school."
He didn't lighten up his stare. "It has a great power upon it! Do not wear it! It once belonged to a great witch-"
"Yes, yes, I'll get it back pronto. Now I love you grandpa but I must go to bed." she kissed him on the cheek and booked it out of there before she had to hear another one of his stories.
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Kagome looked back and forth before entering the school building she had taken a different path to school just so she wouldn't run into Sesshoumaru. She had to get the necklace back but that could wait. There was no way she could face him.
"So how did it go?" Akino popped in front of her.
"Ah!" Kagome jumped getting a few odd looks thrown her way. "You scared me half to death!"
Akino raised an eyebrow then gave Kagome a calculating stare while crossing her arms. "You punked out."
"You don't understand," Kagome began. "I thought he was going to kiss me. Instead he kissed me on the forehead and ruffled my hair like old times. He just sees me as his childhood friend."
Her best friend sighed and slung an arm around Kagome. "Maybe it's time you gave up. There's only so much a girl's heart can take."
Kagome sighed.
"Hey! Kagome!"
The two girls turned around to see one of their classmates running toward them breathing heavily.
"Sesshoumaru was just taken to the infirmary. He collapsed."
Kagome's eyes grew wide. "I have to go Aki."
Akino nodded and Kagome shot off for the infirmary. When she entered she was greeted by the nurse and Sesshoumaru lying in one of the beds.
"Is he ok?" Kagome asked.
The older nurse pushed up her glasses up and smiled. "He's fine. A slight temperature but it's probably just from today's weather. Very hot. Some sleep and water and he'll be fine."
The phone in the room started to ring and the nurse left to answer it.
Kagome stared down at Sesshoumaru. It wasn't like him to allow himself to get ill. Actually she didn't know if demons could get sick.
The nurse came back into the room. "Do you mind watching him? Someone twisted their ankle on the baseball field."
Kagome nodded and took a seat next to Sesshoumaru. She noticed the crystal hanging from his neck and smiled. It didn't matter whether he had rejected her or not. Kagome's feelings for him were not disappearing anytime soon.
He stirred and opened his mouth. "Water..." he groaned out.
Kagome jumped up. "I'll get some." She went into the nurses office were there were cups and a water dispenser.
While her back was turned she caught a bright flash of white light from the corner of her eye.
What was that? The sun wasn't that bright, she noted curiously.
She came back into the main room only to feel like she was seeing double. Actually, more like five copies of Sesshoumaru.
Was she suffering from heat stroke too?
"Um what's going on?"
"It seems you're gift has split us up," one Sesshoumaru snarled fiercely, baring his fangs.
"You mean the crystal?" Kagome questioned.
"This is so sad..." another Sesshoumaru commented with his hands clasped together and his face full of worry.
"Look on the bright side! It's a glorious sunny day!" yet another Sesshoumaru spoke.
An additional Sesshoumaru grabbed the happier Sesshoumaru by his school uniform shirt. "What if we're stuck like this?!" he asked in distress.
The last Sesshoumaru sauntered up to Kagome and grabbed her chin. "Where have you been all my life gorgeous?" he purred.
Kagome was seriously overwhelmed with what was going on. But she knew somebody who might be able to explain.
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AN: Finally! The real plot of this whole story has arrived! Thank you for your patience!
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