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A reason for everything

Chapter 9: A place to call home

"What the hell are you doing here?" Inuyasha growled low enough to keep Kagome sleeping peaceful. The figure chuckled a bit before running a hand through his long white hair; putting a smirk on his face he took a few steps forward. When he spoke, his voice sounded deep, sensual, and soothing. Like a paper bag floating carelessly in the wind. His appearance was just as good as his voice sounded; momentarily he was dressed in nice fitting blue jeans with a black tank. Showing off his pale toned, but beautifully shaped, muscles. His eyes so cold, yet calm, showing that his hard exterior had a soft spot. The man walked over to the bedside and sat in the hospital chair next to the bed, the same chair that was formally used by Kagome.

"Now Inuyasha, is that anyway to greet your long lost, and greatly missed, older brother?" He joked. Inuyasha just scoffed and turned his head.

"Half-brother and I guess. Father became a real joy after he kicked you out, thinking it was best for my mother." Inuyasha spat. He didn't hold a lot of respect for his half-brother; he didn't know him, so how could he trust him? After all his father was the one responsible for his mother's death. 'Not a lot of love in that area.' Inuyasha thought. Inuyasha shook his head and sneered. "So, why have you shown up now all of the sudden?" Inuyasha asked. He watched as Sesshoumaru's muscle's tensed up before relaxing a bit.

"After hearing of Izayoi's death on the news eight years ago, I have been keeping up with what's been happening with father and yourself. I know everything from the fifteen D.U.I's he has had to the three reports of domestic violence, excluding these two current ones. And before you shoot off your mouth on why I haven't done anything prior to today, which I am certain you were, I will gladly explain my situation." He paused for a second, and continued when Inuyasha nodded his head signaling for Sesshoumaru to continue.

"As you know father kicked me out around the time he and Izayoi were wed. He claimed that as a full-blooded demon I possessed potential to bring harm to her, and all that happy horse shit. (a/n that is something my dad says which is just another saying for 'all that stupid bullshit' if you're still confused just message me.) So he drove me to my mother's house and without saying a word, he left. That was the last time I heard anything from him. I got through high school on my own, and it was in my second year of college that I heard the news of Izayoi. I was sitting in my bed reading, the T.V. on just for background noise, and when I looked up there was father. He was 'crying' claiming that his wife had committed suicide, he had no clue why, and how perfect she was. Now I might have not liked Izayoi but I knew she wasn't the type of being to do such a thing, so I checked into it. With the help from a few people who were in debt to me, I followed father. While the two of you were out at times I'd take it upon myself to search over the house. That's where I found all the proof I needed of Izayoi's murder. The knife, the bag, the brass knuckles covered in blood, handcuffs, even a used bloody condom."

Inuyasha glared at his brother. This fucker was there while it all happened, had proof of what his father did and didn't turn him in. He had enough evidence to put his father in jail and spare Inuyahsa all the pain he went through.

"So why didn't you convict him!" Inuyasha whispered harshly, wanting so much to let all the anger, he had bottled up all these years, go. Sesshoumaru gazed out the window for a few moments before turning his attention back to Inuyasha.

"Whether you are my half-brother or not, hanyou or full blooded. You are still a child; you were and are a victim of child abuse. I am currently in college to become higher in the law firm, but I currently reside as a child lawyer. My job is the same as it is with adults; difference is my clients are children, ages five to eighteen. You had no where to go if I were to bring father in back then and there was not enough proof, or only so much that he would have been out in five years are less. Plus where would you have lived? Now I can offer my home as a temporary housing for you until you are eighteen. You will need to get a job and save the money you make. You are currently seventeen correct? (Inuyasha nodded in agreement) Then a year should be sufficient enough for you to have saved enough to buy your own place. I will leave you my number, call anytime. If I am unreachable leave a message and I will get back to you. In the meantime do you have a place to stay for now?" He asked. Sesshoumaru watched as Inuyasha's tensed posture relaxed a bit before the half-demon nodded his head.

"Yes, Kagome's mother has offered me a place in her home for the time being. I will be staying there momentarily." Inuyasha responded. He was about to speak again when he felt Kagome start to stir.

Kagome's eyes fluttered open; she squinted against the bright light and slowly lifted her head. She saw that she was still in Inuyasha's arms, lying in the hospital bed. Looking up at him, she smiled at the soft glint in his eyes that had replaced the sorrow. Hearing a ruffled noise over by the window, near the side of the bed, she saw a stranger. He had similar looks as Inuyasha, minus the adorable triangular appendixes on top of his head. Never the less Kagome got up carefully, minding Inuyasha's wounds, and bowed gently toward the strange man.

"Hajimemashite? Watashi wa Kagome desu" She said, keeping her head bowed. She heard him laugh before he spoke in that deep, sensual voice.

"Dozo yoroshiku, Watashi wa Sesshoumaru desu. I am Inuyasha's older brother."

Kagome's eyes grew wide as her head snapped up. Not that she and Inuyasha talked much about his past, apart from the beatings and the death, but wouldn't his brother have helped him? Still very much confused Kagome seated herself back down on the hospital bed next to Inuyasha who, to her surprise, placed an arm around her waist. Kagome blushed at this; she seemed to be doing that a lot lately. Shaking her head she turned her attention to Sesshoumaru.

"Pardon me for asking, but…. If you're Inuyasha's brother, wouldn't you have been around during the time of his beatings and the death?" Kagome questioned. Sesshoumaru let out a slight chuckle.

"One would assume so," He began. "But as I explained to Inuyasha before, while you were resting peacefully, when his mother and my father wed, I was kicked out. I learned of Izayoi's death and have been keeping a watchful eye on my father. Until I collect more then enough proof to permanently jail my father, Inuyasha needs a place to stay before living with me. He has stated that your mother has put up the offer, and I think it's best he be around as many people as possible. The chance of my father attacking him in a group is very slim, I notice that every time he has beaten Inuyasha it has been when they are alone…" A loud screeching sound interrupted him and he dug in his pockets, pulling out his beeper, he checked the number and excused himself before leaving.

Kagome looked up at Inuyasha, completely confused on what the hell just happened.

Inuyasha gave a chuckle, Kagome was just so cute wearing that confused, heaven knows why. He couldn't help but feel the need to lick her lips, nip them to send shivers up her back. He wanted to caress her body, show it what his hands could do, what they could bring her with every stroke, and every kiss. Oh how he wished he could kiss his way down to her bosoms and ravish them, cherish them, and play with them until it sent a sensation down to in between her legs. And that would be the grand prize: tasting her. Letting her nectar coat his tongue as he would thrust it into her opening, sending her bucking and screaming her name, whether or not he would receive some 'pleasure' from her, was a decision she had to make. He closed his eyes and imagined her small, soft hand, stroking his leathery member. Letting her finger tips run over the tip, teasing it, followed by her tongue and light nips, moans spilling from his mouth as he moaned her name redundantly. But what was really on his mind, was the feeling he would get when he would cautiously slide into her with increasing motion.

"Inuyasha?" He was rudely brought out of his fantasy by Kagome who, when he looked at her, looked extremely worried and placed a hand on his forehead. He smiled at her tenderness and did something he had never done before: He kissed her. Their lips met and electricity flowed through their veins, creating a spark, lighting a fire in the both of them. Kagome brought her hands to rest, entangled in his hair, eventually she let them work their way up to his ears and hesitantly began to stroke his ears. Her hands stopped as soon as she heard him give a slight growl, and mistook it as a warning. About to pull away, a rough, yet gentle hand placed her hands back in the rubbing position as Inuyasha brought her closer. Breaking every so often to breathe, they continued their exploration of each other's mouth.

It was Kagome who broke away first, breathing heavily, she kept her lips close to his, letting her breath linger on his lips. She let her hand slide to the side of his face, and held it there. All Inuyasha could do was stare at her, and watch her stare back in confusion.

"Inuyasha? What just happened?" She asked, feeling light headed and giddy, while giving a slight laugh.

"I, honestly, have no clue. I have neither experienced nor have done anything like this, I was just going on instinct. It felt right so I took a chance. Why?" Inuyasha responded, worried he did something wrong. Had she, even though she did respond, not liked it?

Kagome gazed at Inuyasha with a stone face, making him begin to sweat with anticipation that he had done something wrong. She brought her hand up in between the two of them, and smacked his arm with a scowl on her face.

"Are you stupid! Of course it wasn't bad! If it was I would have probably bit your tongue till you bleed." Her scowl turned to laughter and she clutched her sides. Inuyasha let out the breath he had been holding and slyly smiled toward Inuyasha's direction. Kagome, staring at Inuyasha's smile, ceased all laughter. "What?" She asked, slowly trying to back off the bed, only to be stopped by Inuyasha's arm around her waist.

"Inuyasha?" She asked again. "Inuyasha your scaring me." He only kept staring at her with those golden orbs and that sly smile. She was about to say something else when all breath left her body, and it became hard to breathe. Grabbing her sides she leaned over, thus leaning over his lap. "Inuyasha stop it!" She screeched, but he only continued. Inuyasha couldn't contain it he busted out laughing, never the less he continued to tickle her. (did I have you fooled? No? it was worth a try )

"Inuyasha, please!" She said again, but this time he did stop. Still laughing he hugged her close and entwined their fingers. When had he ever been this happy? So many feelings, emotions were soaring through him at the moment, and he couldn't identify any. All his life it was bitterness, coldness, unwanted feeling but never this, no. This was something that felt like it could never be destroyed, like starting anew in life, having a reason for everything. Kagome had accepted him, gotten to know him, and befriended him for who he was. It has been only a short time, not really short though, yet it felt as if their hearts had led them to each other. They both had problems that the other could help each other through. It was only right. Inuyasha cleared his throat and gathered the thoughts in his head before speaking.

"Kagome, I'm not sure exactly how to do this, but I was wandering if…. You know… Maybe you'd…" Smiling at his attempt, Kagome brought up a finger and rested it on his lips. Offering him no explanation but 'yes' before being bold and tenderly laying a feather-touch kiss on his lips. Inuyasha smiled, his life might have finally gotten on the right track. They stayed like that for a while before the doctor came in to take Inuyasha's CBC , and pulse rate. Before leaving he left a letter on the bedside table.

Inuyasha reached over and opened the envelope, as soon as words were read his face paled. "What's wrong?" Kagome questioned. The only thing he could do was hand the letter over to her and looked at her with sorrow filled eyes. He watched as her eyes grew wide at the written message.

#1.Izayoi

Kagome is next.

YAY! ANOTHER LONG CHAPTER! Oops.. left the caps on.

TRANSLATIONS : Hajimemashite –How do you do

Watashi (no namae) wa desu- I am

(watashi no namae wa desu- my name is)

Dozo yoroshiku- Pleased to meet you

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