My Note: Woo, here's the next chap! Since Thanksgiving is coming up, I /might/ be going out of town for a week or two, still undecided yet.
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 8: A Heart?
"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.
Kagome closed her eyes and buried her face into his clothes, trying not to cry. It was true, she had developed feelings for him, but the guilt got the better of her. 'How can I love someone when Inuyasha...' she thought and tried to wave the feeling. "N-No, I don't," she lied, almost sounding convincing.
"Humans are so impudent. Feeling guilt, pain, sorrow--such needless emotions." Sesshomaru replied, as if he could read her thoughts.
"You forgot to mention love," Kagome said sadly.
"No, I didn't." he said bitterly.
Kagome looked up to him again, tears shimmering in her eyes. "What about you? Do...Do you have feelings for me?" she asked hesitantly.
The Sun was shining as brilliantly as ever, but the tall trees of the forest helped shade the ground. Around Sesshomaru and Kagome lay the dead bodies of the bandits, colored leaves, twigs, and fairly moist dirt. It was pretty humid out, making it seem like the breaths you took in were thicker than usual.
Sesshomaru stared down at her. Not once did his expressionless face fill with color, not once. He truly was an Ice Prince on the exterior. And seemingly on the interior as well. But Kagome knew that he did have a heart, it was just hidden by his shield of courage and fearlessness. "Are you suggesting that I, Sesshomaru, have feelings for a mortal," he asked.
"Yes...I am," Kagome replied, feeling a bit more confident that he avoided a direct answer.
Sesshomaru looked down at her, his eyes yet again latching on to hers. He bent down, seeing as he was almost two feet taller than her. His stare seemed to melt together with her gaze, and for a moment their hearts became one. There noses just barely touched each other's's, giving off a tiny tickle.
Kagome's heart began to race and she could tell what was going to happen next. 'But I've never kissed a boy before! What if I do it wrong?! What if I slobber all over him and he doesn't like me anymore?! What should I do?!' she thought frantically.
Sesshomaru could sense the fear, the nervousness in her body. For one, her lip was quivering, and for two, she let out the tiniest little whimpers. He moved his face just a little closer and their lips just barely brushed before:
"Lord Sesshomaru! Where did you go?! Lord Sesshomaru!!" called the annoying little voice of Jaken, followed by the galloping Rin.
Kagome was slightly relieved as the tenseness left her body, though she was still shaking from being almost caught by Jaken. She put her hand to her lips and looked up at Sesshomaru as he released his arm from around her. Oh how she now wanted that kiss. He wasn't cold at all, at least his touch wasn't. It was so warm, and she just wanted to float away.
Night had fallen and Rin was asleep, Jaken standing watch. Sesshomaru had walked off and Kagome followed. The night was pitch black and Kagome couldn't see a thing. She grasped Sesshomaru's left sleeve with her right arm as she walked beside him.
"You were scared," Sesshomaru said. He, however, didn't require the ability to see anything (although he could still see pretty well) since his hearing and sense of smell were top notch.
"I've never..."
"I know that," he said smartly, "I still don't understand why humans fill their selves with fear, even if it's a situation where their strength doesn't matter."
"I don't understand how you can be so calm all of the time. You mean you weren't nervous at all?" she asked.
Sesshomaru stopped, as did she. He turned to the left, facing her. He placed his right arm on her shoulder and slowly pushed her back against a tree. Although his eyes were dull, they were saying something. 'I'll prove to you I never get scared' is what they'd say if they could talk. Though, being dark Kagome couldn't really read them. He leaned down and pressed his lips against hers. He didn't move them, but simply waited to see her reaction.
It felt so natural, and so...right for their lips to collide like that. She puckered her lips slightly and returned the kiss, then slid her lips open slightly to grant him access; not that Sesshomaru would need it.
Their tongues danced, rolling around one each other. Kagome breathed heavily through her nose, letting out small moans every so often.
Sesshomaru pulled back, breaking the kiss. Since Kagome's hand was still clenching his sleeve, when he walked back down the center of the path, she was pulled with him. "Is your question answered," he asked casually.
Kagome's eyes remained wider than normal, and she ran her tongue across her top lip, savoring his his taste. She stopped her walk after thinking of something. "You never answered my question earlier--Do you have feelings for me?" she inquired.
"I have feelings for no one. I detest humans." he replied, still walking.
Kagome sighed mentally, though what could a girl expect? She was surprised he even kissed her, asking him to admit feelings for her would be like asking the Pope to burn down a church; it just wouldn't happen.
My Other Note: Ahg, I know. this is my shortest chapter yet, but I wanted to get it in before I (possibly) might not be on for a couple of weeks. Do you think I rushed things too fast or just right? I'd love to hear your opinions!