Ch.17 –The Sharing Concept
"…Share…?" Kagome's confusion clearly shows.
"…um… would you consider Youko at all?"
"What do you mean?" She glares at Kuronue. "I am not a whore."
"No! Never! I love you Kagome! I'd rather share you with another male then lose you. If that is what will let me stay with you then that is what I will sacrifice."
"…B-"
"And if I refuse to share Lady Kagome with the likes of you." A deep voice growls from the doorway behind them. "What will you do then?"
Kuronue turns to face Lord Sesshomaru. "You may be a Lord, but I have been by her side for 5 centuries. You may care for her but you can't show the devotion I can. You can't always be around; you have meetings and other things to do. You can't give her all the time she requires, especially if she is to have a child."
"…There are others who can help her when I cannot be present."
"Ah, but there is nothing in the world more soothing then a gentle hug from a lover, nothing sweeter then the sound of their voice whispered softly in your ear. You may be able to provide her with company while you are away, but it will never be enough."
"Lady Kagome and I made a deal. We betrothed each other before she left."
"I'm not challenging that. I'm saying that I will still love her regardless. I still want her, if she will accept me. I will help her raise your child while you are away on travels."
"…Her first child is mine... other than that it is Kagome's decision. But she still has Rin to care for." Sesshomaru returns to the party.
"Well…" The two are shocked to find Youko sitting above the doorway in a chair of vines. "I do believe that was his way…" The fox jumps down to stand with them. "…of accepting us. Question is…" He pulls a rose out of his hair and presents it to Kagome. "Will you?"