Kagome could still feel the blush on her cheeks long after Sesshomaru had left. It hadn't dimmed for such a long time that she was beginning to worry that I might be permanent. However, a few moments later she began to feel dizzy, and she realized that her blush might not be from her earlier encounter.

Quickly giving herself a scrub and washing her hair in the warm water, she got out of the hot-spring. Noting that there were no towels, or anything of the like, she picked up her clothes and quickly dropped them again. Her clothes were practically unwearable. How she had worn them before she had no idea. All over her clothes were holes of all shapes and sizes. A very large one was just under her breasts, showing off more of her stomach than she would like. Not to mention the smell that was coming from them.

Nervously glancing around Kagome looked for anything she could use to cover herself. At first she saw nothing. Looking under every wooden tub in the area she breathed a sigh of relief when she saw a yellow and purple sash, half hidden under one of the tubs. It looked vaguely familiar but Kagome didn't care, at least she had something to cover her naked body. Wrapping the sash around her body she thanked whatever power was watching over her.

It covered all of her breasts, stomach and everything down to her upper thigh. It was short, but not any shorter than her green skirt had been.

Ascending the stairs, Kagome peered through the door at the top. Looking both ways down the unfamiliar corridor, she was reminded of her earlier problem. She was lost. Shaking her head at herself she picked the direction she thought she had came from and began trying to backtrack her earlier steps. The further she walked, the more unfamiliar the halls seemed to be. Realizing that she wouldn't recognize Rin's door even if she passed it, Kagome began to open and look inside every door she came across.

Finding a large, expensive wooden door, Kagome wondered whether to open this one like the rest. It was clearly not Rin's room, she could remember that much, but it might give her a rough idea of where in the castle she was.

Making her decision, Kagome slowly opened the door. Looking inside, she had to admit she was impressed. The room had the usual grey stone walls and floor, however, considering what era it was, somehow there was a huge bed on the back wall that looked as soft as a cloud. There was white and purple cloth neatly spread over the surface of the bed and it even had inviting looking pillows.

Walking further into the room, Kagome placed her hand on the bed and pressed lightly. Feeling her hand sink in she smiled and cautiously lay down on the bed. Grabbing one of the pillows she squeezed it and let out a little giggle when it was just as soft as she thought it was.

Lying on her back, she continued to look around the room. There wasn't much there in terms of furniture, but there were plenty of robes and sashes neatly piled on top of small tables. Movement caught her eye and Kagome turn her head towards a window she hadn't seen before. The dark purple transparent cloth that had been blown by the wind swept gently to the side, as another breeze caught it's fabric, showing that it wasn't a window but a balcony. Kagome's mouth hung open as she caught sight of the magnificent garden bellow the balcony.

Smiling to herself, Kagome forgot entirely where she was and closed her eyes, feeling just as comfortable as if she were back in her soft bed in her own era. Kagome was just about to fall asleep when a dark shadow fell over her.

Snapping her eyes open she saw Sesshomaru standing at the edge of the bed, looking down at her. Going bright red Kagome froze. Not knowing whether to move or wait for him to kick her out she just lay there.

"Hn. Human, why are you wearing this Sesshomaru's sash?" He raised an eyebrow at her. Kagome quickly looked down at herself, suddenly embarrassed, then looked at his waist. She didn't say anything, she was too stunned, and she didn't move. "Human, I will not go ignored." he pressed.

"I... I'm sorry. I didn't know it was yours and I... emmm... I didn't have anything else to wear..." Her face felt so hot.

"Hn." He leaned down so his hands were on either side of her body. Leaning in further he sniffed the air. "You have mixed this Sesshomaru's scent with your own. Then you lie openly on my bed." He growled softly, still sniffing the air, slowly getting closer to Kagome's neck. "What is your intent?" As Kagome felt his hot breath on her neck she suddenly realized what he meant.

Going even more red, if that was possible, Kagome brought her hands up and placed them on his chest. Lightly pushing, she tried to tell him not to get closer without angering him. "T-That was not m-my intent." She replied shakily. Sesshomaru ignored her hands and leaned down until his lips lightly brushed her neck. Suddenly, Kagome's head throbbed with a pain that she had never felt before and Sesshomaru pulled away.

Not looking at Kagome, he get off the bed and walked over to the balcony. "Leave." He ordered. Kagome didn't need to be told twice.