My Note: I am extremely pissed because I had about 3/4 of this chapter written and my internet closed all my windows. Bleh.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters from the series. Inuyasha copyrighted to Rumiko Takahashi.

Sesshomaru and Kagome: A Dangerous Love

Chapter 7: Feelings for Me

She sat on a top of a large hill, like her and Inuyasha would often do. Her knees were pulled to her chest as she hugged them tightly. The sky was clear blue and there were hardly any clouds visible. The Sun's rays beamed down confidently, illuminating the entire area. It felt like Summer, even though Fall was here. It was warm, not too hot nor too cold. It should've been a perfect day for anyone. A cool breeze blew by and pushed Kagome's hair to the side. She was now recovering from her loss. It had been about a few weeks since Inuyasha's death. The first week, she cried every morning and every night. A smile was never shown, even to Rin. But after that, she shed tears no more.

Sesshomaru stared in the same direction Kagome was, but above her head. He was a good distance behind her. It seemed like every time Kagome would sit down and just think to herself, he would stare into the horizon, a place unreachable even by him.

"Lord Sesshomaru?" asked Rin's sweet voice, as she tried her best not to annoy him. Whenever she saw Kagome like this, she wouldn't smile or play. The thought of her parents' death walked into her mind uninvited.

Sesshomaru turned around to Rin and looked down to her.

"Kagome seems sad," she stated, staring up at her Lord as Sesshomaru turned back around and stared in Kagome direction, this time, to her. If only Rin could know what wandered through her Lord's mind.

Sesshomaru walked until he came to Kagome, whom was now picking grass from the ground. He sat down beside her and stared into the distance again, fixated on that unreachable place. He pulled his right knee half way up and rested his right arm on it, as if Kagome weren't to the right of him.

Kagome turned her head to the left and saw Sesshomaru, slightly shocked he was there. She opened her mouth to speak, but closed it when she saw him move.

Sesshomaru turned his head to Kagome. His golden orbs seemed to be locked with her pools of brown. This was the first time they had eye contact like this. "If I told you he said something to me before he died, would you want to hear it," he asked. His questions never really seemed like questions. He was unique that way; his tone sounded as if he didn't care what the answer to his inquiry was. Most people's tone are slightly more high pitched when they ask a question, because they're curious as to what the answer is. However, Sesshomaru's voice always stayed the same.

Kagome's eyes widened. "Y-Yes," she replied, barely able to even get that out.

"He asked me to tell you that he deeply cared for you. And that he was sorry he was unable to protect you. He said to move on with your life and not to mourn over his death." Sesshomaru said after he turned his head forward again and gazed upon the same spot.

Flashback:

"You protected her...Thank you," Inuyasha said and passed out on the ground.

Sesshomaru closed his eyes as if he didn't care his brother was dying.

About an hour later, Inuyasha awoke. He didn't move his aching body, but simply opened his eyes. "Sesshomaru, I need you to do something for me," he started. "Can you please tell Kagome something?"

Sesshomaru opened his eyes and stared to his brother.

Seeing that he had his attention, he continued. "I know, that I am going to die. Please--Don't save me. Tell Kagome...That I care for her more than anything, and I'm sorry I couldn't protect her. Tell her to--" he paused and coughed up a little bit of blood, "to move on and not to mourn over my death. And please...Don't tell her the others are dead...Please." he then let out a small laugh which hurt him internally, causing him to wince. "I can tell...You care for her. That's good; she needs someone in this world. Please protect--Nnn" and with that, he fell unconscious again.

Sesshomaru closed his eyes once more.

End Flashback

Kagome's eyes softened and a faint smile crawled onto her face. "Thank you, for that." she said softly. She leaned her head on to his shoulder and closed her eyes.

Sesshomaru simply continued to stare into the distance. He didn't act shocked or disturbed or anything, for that matter, that she rested against him. For a split second, he wanted her to wrap her arms around him like she did when Naraku vanished a few weeks ago. Her touch was as warm as her expression. It was as if she had the power to melt the 'Ice Prince'. Well maybe not melt, but as close as anyone gets to warming the so-called emotionless Lord.

Rin stood and watched as Kagome laid her head on Sesshomaru's shoulder. A smile formed and she laughed heartily. "Master Jaken! Master Jaken!" she whispered excitedly and ran over to him.

Jaken was just returning from the woods for whatever reason he went. "Hm?" he asked as he walked over to Rin.

"Lord Sesshomaru and Kagome are in love!" she continued to whisper. She held her hands over her mouth, trying to hold in hr excited laughter. You could still see the smile even through her hands.

"YOU SILLY CHILD DON'T EVER SAY THAT!" Jaken yelled.

The next day, Kagome seemed like her normal self. She didn't have that hint of sorrow in her eyes and she sure didn't hide a welcoming smile. The group was walking, continuing their travels as Naraku was, of course, their destination. They walked down a path in the forest. Trees surrounded them, their leaves beautiful colors of orange, red, and yellow as they fell off. With every step, leaves crunched under their feet. Kagome felt a pressure in her lower abdomen. "I'll be right back," she said and turned around.

"Where are you going?" Rin asked curiously.

Kagome smiled and turned her head back around. "To the bathroom," she said with a smile. "Don't worry, I'll be right back."

Sesshomaru could smell the wretched stench of human bandits nearby. "Careful," he warned and continued walking.

Kagome nodded and quickly ran off. She found a nice spot that was surrounded by bushes. This was one of the downsides of being in the Feudal Era; no toilet. She put her hands on the bottom of her skirt and started folding it up.

"Aye, and then we'll rob the next village. I hear they're one of the richest around!" said a male voice nearby, followed by an "Aye!" of a group of men.

Kagome gasped silently and smoothed her skirt back down, staying squatted so they didn't see her. Her leg began to hurt from the position it was in and she moved her foot over slightly. When she moved it, leaves crunched beneath her shoe and she tensed her body, hoping they didn't hear it.

"Hm? Who's there?" yelled the male voice as he stepped over next to the bush. He peered over it and saw the back of Kagome, squatting on the ground. "Oh ho ho, a female! Let me see your face, wench!"

Kagome stood up and turned around. 'Maybe they just want to say hi and then leave' she thought uneasily, then sighed, knowing that wouldn't be the case.

The man grinned and grabbed her arm. "Come with us, it's been while since we've had merry with a nice-looking wench" he laughed.

Kagome had a sour look on her face and slapped the man. "Maybe you should learn some respect!" she barked and jerked from the man's grip.

The bandit glared at her. "No one strikes the chief!" yelled one of the other bandits. The chief snickered with a smirk and hopped over the bush. "It turns me on when a woman gets angry" he said and grabbed her wrists.

Kagome's bitter expression still remained and she struggled to free herself.

The man pushed her to the ground and commanded, "Hold her arms!" Then, one of the bandits did as told and pinned her arms to the ground above her head.

The chief pushed Kagome's legs down and spread them, pinning them now with his knees. He smirked as he looked at her. "Such strange clothes she's wrapped in," he said and rested his hands on her thighs and moved them up under her skirt.

Kagome closed her eyes and jerked her head from side to side, trying to break free. "Sesshomaru!" she cried for help.

The chief frowned and smacked her across the face. "Shuttup the Hell up girl!" and then reached under her blouse. He moved his hands across her stomach which made her shiver. The chief then heard the cries of his men and then saw two legs standing in front of him. He looked up and saw Sesshomaru towering in front of him. "Who are you?!" he yelled angrily.

Sesshomaru stared down at him and shot him a death glare. He raised his hand up to his chest and then shot it down into the man who was holding Kagome's arm's throat. He pulled his claws out and turned to the chief. He picked him up by the throat and squeezed as poison entered the man's body. Sesshomaru dropped him to the ground and looked at Kagome.

Kagome quickly stood up and smoothed down her skirt and blouse. She rubbed her cheek from where she was hit and turned her back to Sesshomaru. "Th-Thank you," she said. She was embarrassed and stepped out of the bush, but then felt a jerk on her arm. She turned around as she felt the pull and was slung into Sesshomaru's embrace. She stared at him with wide eyes and then wrapped her arms around him. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you go out of your way for me." she apologized with a blush.

"Why did you call my name," Sesshomaru asked in his usual cold voice as his right arm was around her back.

Kagome looked up at him, wondering what kind of question that was. "Well, I--I wasn't strong enough to--"

"You have feelings for me, don't you," he interrupted.

Kagome's face filled with a shade of bright pink as she heard his question. "Wh-What do you mean by that?" she asked.

"It's a simple question." Sesshomaru replied.

My Other Note: I'm still really mad because my first version of this chapter was like amazing but then I didn't have a chance to save it. My advice: don't ever get dial up just because it's cheaper.