Chapter 5: I Almost Do
We learn to live with the pain
~SK~
She wished that she could capture this moment and store it in her mind forever.
For it was in this moment the Ice King also known as Sesshoumaru was being civil-nice even-towards her after literally mocking and teasing her three minutes ago.
Did this guy have multiple personality disorder?
Nevertheless, it seemed that something inside him clicked and decided to engage her in a polite and intriguing conversation about art.
Shocking.
She didn't know how long she stood there; looking at him like he had grown another head before she made a noise in the back of her throat that sounding suspiciously like a scoff mixed with a chuckle. She couldn't decide whether she should ignore his stupidity and go home or entertain the demon lord and find out his problem with her.
Normally under different circumstances she would have laughed outright at him and denied his request but at this particular moment something encouraged her to do it. Somewhere in her heart it wanted Sesshoumaru to know this part of her; it was elated that he had decided that she was more than a human wench, if only for one second, and she wanted to take advantage of his momentary lapse of sanity.
So when she looked into his amber orbs once more she could remember their first meeting-before he opened his mouth- where she had thought him the most beautiful man she had ever laid eyes on and let herself go. It would be good to get along with him or at least establish common ground.
"Alright" It was but a whisper and she looked on with a smirk as that stoic mask he fought so hard to keep on falter slightly when she spoke. She knew that he was surprised by the raising of his eyebrow and narrowing of his eyes but she couldn't figure out why. Was it because she so easily gave into to his request after he so diligently fought to hurt her feelings?
Probably.
It seemed to be the more likely of conclusions to draw and she liked to think of herself as excellent in reading people.
Sesshoumaru, on other hand, looked at the girl with mild curiosity and frustration. It is much better for his inner youkai if she didn't like him instead of smiling at him the way she was right now. He could feel his beast try to get out of its' cage and it infuriated him.
It didn't matter that he had found out something about her that sparked his own curiosity, no it didn't matter at all. She was still a slip of a girl-human no less- and not worthy of him.
He wasn't even sure as to why he had suggested to look at her art work, he didn't want anything to do with it. He didn't want anything to do with her.
And yet... "Hn" He wanted to see what the wench was capable of "The nightclub across the street...draw it"
Fighting the urge to stick her tongue out at him, Kagome turned her head and saw that there was indeed a night club behind them that seemed to have just opened up for the night. And judging by the growing line she could guess that it was very popular.
She watched as the burly bouncer stood in front of the door his demeanor seemed friendly but his muscles proved to be intimidating. In front of him stood the line of people mostly women wearing skimpy outfits and men in groups trying to talk to them.
Where did she begin?
Sesshoumaru watched as the girl looked over to the building he wished her to draw and wondered what she was doing.
He watched as she went into her car, opened the glove compartment and grab a sketchpad. It looked old and frequently used and as she flipped through the pages to get to a blank sheet he tried to catch of glimpse of what she had previously drawn. Unfortunately she stopped flipping and grabbed about ten pages in her hand pulling it forward to a black sheet, smiling in the process.
She moved to dig in her bag for a pencil and once she found one she jumped onto the back of the car and got to work.
Sesshoumaru, once again, watched as the peculiar girl sat on the trunk and drew what was in front of her. Her eyes squinted a bit as she gazed at the building and her pink tongue darted out to moisten her full lips. Despite himself, he felt the tightening of his loins as he watched the dress she wore slide up her thigh giving him a better view at her long legs. He was surprised she didn't notice it but he had no intention of bringing it to her attention at this moment.
Her fingers were wrapped tightly at the head of the pencil as it went in a steady pace across the sketchpad the image becoming clearer with each moment that had passed. He could see the shaping of the building and the makeshift people in front of the building in her drawing as well as the night sky that loomed over them both. How is it that she had only looked up once at the sky and was able to perfect the image so effortlessly?
In all of his years of living he had never seen a human draw so flawlessly. Of course there were a share of demons that could do so but they were born to be naturally better than the human race. This slip of a girl surpassed countless demons who were well known artist with her work and she wasn't even finished. Taking his eyes off of the sketch he focused more on the girl who piqued his interest. He could admit to himself that she was a very beautiful human with a fiery attitude and sharp tongue that he found was more appealing than annoying.
Strange.
Kagome could feel the demon lords eyes on her as she continued to draw. It wasn't too bad, seeing as she had been watched by more than one person before but there was something about him watching that made her want to do her very best to impress him. Him, the guy who continuously insulted her every chance he got. She must be insane.
If she were to be honest with herself she would much rather be on her date with Bankotsu than drawing for Sesshoumaru, however, she couldn't find it in her to just walk away. She didn't know if it was because of the fact that Sesshoumaru was actually interested in something she was doing or that he wasn't trying to bite her head off that made her stay. Whatever it was she hoped that she would not regret it in the long run.
Thirty minutes later she found herself sighing softly as she placed the finishing touches on her impromptu drawing by rubbing the palm of her hand against it to make the shaded effect, which brought out the lines and shapes perfectly. She would have thought it to be better if she had had all of her supplies but it was only a sketch and he just wanted proof that she had the ability to draw. She could feel Sesshoumaru's eyes on her and for some unknown reason blushed at his heated gaze when she turned to face him.
By God he was beautiful. She briefly wondered if he knew that. Shrugging her shoulders, she handed him her sketchpad and watched as his eyes grazed over the image carefully as if he were memorizing each and every mark on the paper.
His eyes then lifted up to meet hers and she blushed once again. 'Damnit Kagome stop blushing!' She thought as she fought to get rid of her reddened cheeks.
Sesshoumaru only smirked as the girl became flustered and ripped out the image carefully before handing her sketch book back to her. Her eyes narrowed and her eyebrows raised as she looked at him,
"What are you doing?"
Sesshoumaru stared at her, "Well, are you going to answer me or stare at me like an idiot?" She bit out. Why was he just staring at her like that and not saying anything? She knew he wasn't deaf he was a demon after all.
"Wench, there is no need for hostility" He stifled a smirk when her eyebrows knitted together in confusion. "This drawing is...acceptable.." He saw as her lips began to curve into the tiniest of smiles and then dropped down the instant the next words flew from his lips, "For a human"
That's it! She was done with his high and mighty act and his egotistical tone, "Acceptable? For a human? Why you egotistical pompous asshole! Must you always try to insult me every chance you g-"
Sesshoumaru growled, his eyes flashing a dangerous red, making Kagome stop in mid rant. "Silence!" His voice was cold but it held annoyance for the little wench before him. He gripped her arms, making her drop her sketchbook in the process. He watched as she looked at him almost fearfully, but there was something else that he couldn't quite place.
Mentally shaking his head, he scoffed, he didn't know what his beast saw in her. She was a loud mouthed disrespectful child, an inferior little girl, clearly not worthy of being his. If it weren't for the fact that she was now technically a part of his pack he would have killed her for her behavior. However it was for his beast that he did not shed her blood. Blood lust was an entirely different scenario because not only would he kill her but he would do something that even he, would regret..
He shook his head lightly, cursing himself for such a disgusting thought. Humans were weak and beneath him plain and simple. No one, not even his beast could change his mind about that.
He watched as her anger intensified and her scent spike oh so deliciously as she did so. He found that he liked the smell more than the smell of her sadness. It seemed spicier more erotic to him.
Damn wench.
A poorly concealed scream of pain met his ears. His grip tightened unknowingly and he felt tiny shocks go along his arm in the place she held him at bay. What was that?
He let go of her arms and saw the darkening of her skin and almost regretted his previous actions. Almost.
Kagome jerked away from his grasp and as quick as she could jumped off of the trunk of the car, glaring at the Ice King the entire time. How was it that someone so beautiful can be so dangerous and heartless. His grip was so tight she could FEEL the numbness of her arms begin to set in and if he had held her for just a second longer she knew her blood circulation would have been cut off indefinitely. Did he know that? Did he realize just bad something so little to him would have turned out?
She was never truly scared of him before but after that stunt she didn't think it was smart to be anywhere near him…... no matter how much her body wanted to be. He was dangerous and he just proved to her that no matter how much they bonded he would never like her. Once again it hurt knowing that he hated her but she never would have thought he would go as far as trying to hurt her. It would probably be best if she kept her distance and not bother him any longer. It seemed to do her no good.
Sesshoumaru watched as she jumped off of the trunk and glared at him. His beast was screaming at him about him hurting their mate and how he needed to reassure her that she should not be afraid but Sesshoumaru knew better.
He could tell by the look in her eyes that he had imbedded some form of fear in her head for him and that she wouldn't be coming around any longer. He couldn't help that feeling of guilt that washed over him at that thought.
That was what he wanted after all. He didn't want anything to do with her and instilling fear in her was the best thing to do.
He did not need a weak human getting in his way.
Kagome watched as a few emotions flashed in his amber orbs before vanishing completely to stare coldly at her. She did not understand him at all. One minute he's crude the next he's pleasant then he's trying to dismember her!
But what honestly did she expect him to do? Did she expect someone she had dubbed the 'Ice King' to magically be nice to her just because she drew for him? COuld she have really been that naive? What a fool she was...but no more. Shaking her head and ignoring the tears that wanted to let loose, Kagome went over to the driver side and quickly got in before driving off. The tires screeched loudly as they spun against the pavement and smoke built up from the friction as the car disappeared from his sight. Her abrupt departure leaving a very confused and angry Sesshoumaru in her wake.
~K~
Kikyo couldn't wait for Kagome to get home!
Her little cousin had been the most precious thing in her life after her mother died and if anything she felt that Kagome was her sister rather than her baby cousin. Through high school the girls were inseparable even though they were two years apart and all through their childhood as well.
She wasn't in her life, however, since she moved to the United States to advance in her schooling, and she missed being the one that Kagome would look up to other than her aunt.
Yes, Kagome would fit in perfectly here especially when she got a clue and got with Sesshoumaru. Kikyo wasn't an expert on youkai's but she knew enough to know a connection when she saw one. She saw the way Sesshoumaru looked at Kagome when she first arrived from the airport and the growl he gave when Bankotsu kissed her hand; it was all of the things InuYasha did when they first met. InuYasha had explained that once a demon chose his mate they become overly protective and annoyingly possessive of her.
So far, Sesshoumaru was not showing signs of possessiveness-minus the few growls and glares he sent Kagome's way- so she figured that he was trying to fight the inevitable and deny that he felt anything towards her cousin at all. Hence the attitude and obvious discomfort on his part. If she were to guess she would assume that his dislike for her had more to do with Kagome's humanity than anything. His obvious dislike for his hanyou half-brother could easily be seen and it must be hard and very discerning for him to have a human mate himself.
Kikyo wanted to laugh at the irony and yet she wished that the demon lord didn't have to be so harsh on her cousin. Kagome was a very likeable gal, with a big heart and an open mind and she was afraid that if Sesshoumaru didn't see it soon then he would find his destined mate with another.
Which probably wouldn't be a good turn out for either parties.
"Kikyo stop thinking! Gods you've been sitting there smiling like an idiot for the last ten minutes"
Startled Kikyo turned towards her fiance and took in his infamous scowl and arms crossed over his chest. It was painfully obvious that he wanted her attention; she figured she would humor him,
"Someone wants attention" she smirked seeing him falter at her words and his eyes widen slightly,
"Keh, I thought you had gone in shock or something I ain't lookin' for no attention" He huffed glaring at her. He had been calling her name for the longest and now she just assumes he wanted her attention. Pft, no shit.
Kikyo rolled her eyes and patted the seat next to her inviting him to sit down, "Sure you weren't"
InuYasha flopped down next to her, "So what were you thinking about?"
Kikyo shrugged and gave a wistful sigh, "Sesshoumaru and Kagome"
InuYasha groaned, "Seriously Kiki that has got to be the worst match up in all of mankind! Fluffy hates her guts and Kagome shares the feeling. How could you even imagine them being together?"
Kikyo glared at him, "We weren't exactly the perfect match either InuYasha and we're together now."
"That's completely different I never threatened your life or called you a whore!"
"True but maybe that's just Sesshoumaru not wanting to believe that his mate is a human"
"Mate? Kikyo you are out of your mind! That jackass isn't Kagome's mate. Hell, I'd be surprised if he even has a mate! He's as cold as an icicle and more heartless than the devil himself. He'd kill a baby if it cried the wrong way I know it!"
"InuYasha you are overreacting. I'd doubt Sesshoumaru would actually hurt her"
InuYasha scoffed and turned to face his fiance/mate, "You don't know Sesshoumaru like I do. If he's pissed no one can escape his wrath"
Kikyo scooted so that she was up under InuYasha's shoulder and snuggled closer, "I think that Kagome is different"
"If you say so"
Both InuYasha and Kikyo jumped at the shrill ring that echoed throughout the room. Rising up Kikyo walked over to her phone, which lay on the counter and frowned, "I wonder why Sango is calling so late. I'm surprised she's even calling me in the first place" She mumbled before answering the phone.
InuYasha strained his ears to hear Sango's voice on the other end of phone and the urgency in which she spoke. He watched as Kikyo's face contorted into one of anger, confusion, then concern.
Kikyo hung up the phone and looked to her fiance, "We have to go!"
InuYasha frowned, "Alright but what happened?" What was so urgent that they needed to leave at 11:30 at night.
"It's Kagome"
InuYasha growled, "What about Kagome? Did that Bankotsu kid hurt her? Cuz if he did i'd rip his heart out and feed-
"Not Bankotsu" Kikyo moved her eyes away from him as she spoke, "Your brother"
~Scene~
Guys this story is also on Dokuga! A little bit of Drama is good for one's sanity I heard. Hope you enjoyed this installment. It is a little different from my original post on and with good reasoning, that I wont reveal to you all yet:) I honestly thought this could be better and it may be true...this chapter may be edited sometime in the future. Just a heads up.
Thanks for all the support!
InumeT