At First Sight
A/N- I am really, really sorry about the really long wait on this...I really hate that I'm not consistent...sigh...
I will do my best to start updating again and in an orderly fashion this time. So please continue to hang in there with me.
Disclaimer- InuYasha isn't mine and neither is Hot Topic, just borrowing alright? Also, Jax and the Inu Priestess are all mine, so no taky unless I sayie, K?
Whelp, thanks for the reviews and support...let's just hope this roll can continue!
'Thoughts'
'InuYoukai Talking'
Enjoy it!
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Chapter 10:
When Harry met...Harry?! `0.o`
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It hadn't taken them long after their little, 'hug' before Kagome and Jax had pulled apart both rather embarrassed, but Jax looked rather happy so Kagome let it slide for the moment.
Sesshoumaru on the other hand was either going to tear that Youkai a new one for touching Kagome, or he was going to separate them.
Deciding that the second option wasn't such a bad idea, Sesshoumaru moved quickly, reaching Kagome's side in the blink of an eye. He kept his eyes on Jax even as he wrapped his tail about Kagome's waist, having revealed his true form in his anger.
Jax could only stare at Sesshoumaru, his eyes wide yet not frightened, all he could see was awe and curiosity flashing within their depths.
"So you're a Youkai then...I knew I felt something different about you. I didn't mean to get between you two, really..." Jax trailed off as he looked away, guilt and something else filling his eyes.
Narrowing her eyes, Kagome growled, 'Sesshoumaru let go of me...he wasn't trying to do anything to me and you know it! I made a promise to him and I intend to keep it, with or without your help. Do you hear me?!'
Growling right back at the stubborn female, Sesshoumaru ignored her in favor of giving the...Youkai...in front of him another look. There was something decidedly off about this Jax and if Sesshoumaru's hunch was correct. Things could turn out very ugly, very fast.
Unless...narrowing his eyes, Sesshoumaru slowly released Kagome and stepped between her and Jax. "Tell me...who are your parents?"
Face paling a couple shades from the look he was receiving alone. Jax shook in utter fear even as he struggled to speak. Seeing his predicament, Kagome gripped Sesshoumaru's arm, giving it a firm squeeze.
"Sesshoumaru, please...he has no parents. A Miko raised him, so don't bully him, he's no danger to us." Kagome could only hope that the Taiyoukai would listen, she knew just how stubborn the InuTashio clan could be sometimes.
Heeding Kagome's words, Sesshoumaru turned his head away to look about the store. "Remember this now, you get in my way or endanger Kagome in anyway." He turned to lock eyes with Jax. Sesshoumaru allowed some of his youki to seep out. His eyes flashing red as they bored into the Youkai before him, "I will not hesitate to kill you!"
A low but shrill squeak sounded from Jax's lips as he trembled even further, his head slamming up and down in accent.
Shaking her head at Sesshoumaru's behavior, Kagome stepped around him to place a reassuring hand upon Jax's shoulder. "Don't worry about him, he's actually quite gentle. Anyway, how about we finish up our business here and you call it a day?"
Hoping he'd get the hint, Kagome waited.
Still trembling from the utter waves of anger and hate rolling off of the man in front of him, Jax barely heard Kagome's words. But he did hear them.
Taking a deep breath to try and calm his rattling nerves, Jax gave a slow nod of his head, "you're right. I think that would be the best idea...I needed a break anyway..."
As he finished, he let a small smile cross his lips. It would take him a little bit, but he would be back to normal in no time at all.
Happy to hear that Jax was regaining his cool, Kagome turned to glare at Sesshoumaru, who just turned up his nose as he turned his back on her. Narrowing her own eyes, Kagome silently swore that he would get his later.
"Alright then, if this will be all, the total will be...hmmm..."
Turning around at the sound of Jax's voice, Kagome saw that he had gone behind the counter and had begun ringing up everything that they had picked out. And from the look on his face as he read the sum, it wasn't anything to sniff at.
Licking her lips as she felt her wallet become lighter, Kagome walked up to the counter and asked the dreaded question. "So...um...how much?"
Scratching his neck as he looked up at her, Jax shrugged, "One thousand yen?"
Blinking in shock, Kagome couldn't believe her ears, for all of that designer stuff. 'Only a thousand yen?!'
"Are you sure about that?" Flushing red at Kagome's accusing eyes, Jax looked away, "well...if I add the employee discount then that's how much it'll come to..."
Unable to stop herself once again, Kagome reached out and embraced the man before her. "Thank you Jax! You're so sweet." She let the hug last only a few seconds before she pulled back, not wanting another episode with fluffy's temper.
His blush only deepening at Kagome's words and actions, Jax just nodded his head, not really trusting his voice at the moment. Smiling, Kagome reached into her purse and pulled out a wad of bills.
'I am so happy that I've been saving all year...and now thanks to Jax's help, I might just have enough left over to get something to eat. Or we could go to a movie, or...wait; do TaiYoukai's even go to movies?'
Feeling rather foolish as her mind tried to conger such an image, Kagome just shook her head as she handed the bills over to Jax. Feeling rather sheepish herself for her little spacing moment there.
Bowing his head as he took said wad, Jax smiled, "thank you for your patronage maim." He then quickly stowed away the money in the cash drawer before writing a quick note and placing it with said money.
Shutting the drawer, he looked up and felt another blush mar his cheeks.
The moment Jax looked away, Sesshoumaru embraced Kagome himself. He couldn't stand her being so angry anymore. Being an InuPriestess and all, there was no way he could miss that heavy feeling in the air.
Wishing to erase that feeling as well as any trace of the store clerk off of his female. He pulled her close against him. He really didn't know when he had become this protective of her, but at the moment he didn't care.
As his female, she should only carry his scent and his alone. At least, that was what his inner Youkai was snarling at him.
Kagome understood Sesshoumaru's behavior completely and was rather happy for it. But she was still mad at him for being so mean towards Jax. Stiffening in his embrace, Kagome growled deeply, "do you really think I'll forgive you that quickly?!"
Closing his eyes at Kagome's accusing tone, Sesshoumaru knew that he had to do something else to ease her anger. Letting out a low whine, Sesshoumaru ran his hands up and down her arms.
"Kagome...please, I know what I did and I will make up for it. So please, forgive me." Sesshoumaru really couldn't believe himself anymore. He never apologized for anything, not to anyone.
But, as Kagome just sank into his touch, even going so far as to place her hands over his and giving them a good squeeze. He couldn't remain mad at himself. After all, all that he did. It was for this woman and no other.
"Alright...I'll forgive you. But on one condition...you must treat Jax as an equal. He is very alone in this time and he needs all the friends he can get. Ok?" Kagome purred softly, showing Sesshoumaru that there really were no hard feelings. 'But will he accept my condition?'
Closing his eyes, Sesshoumaru willed his temper to go away and stay away; he had to try for Kagome's sake at least. "I will do it, but only because you asked. Take it as proof of my feelings for you Kagome."
With that said, Sesshoumaru opened his eyes and look at the blushing shop keeper. "This Sesshoumaru hopes that we can get over what happened before, I will do my best to avoid such confrontations in the future. Agreed?"
Jax glanced from Sesshoumaru to Kagome and back, before finally giving a silent nod of his head. He wasn't exactly sure if he could trust his voice at this particular moment. But it seemed that at least for the moment, things were starting to look up.
"Alright then, we need to get going. Mom and InuYasha will be waiting for us; we don't want them to worry too long. You're welcome to accompany us Jax, if you can that is." Kagome smiled at the shop keep, knowing that most likely he would come with them anyway, after all. He was clearly interested in meeting InuYasha.
"S...sure, just let me take care of something. If you could wait outside for me, I'd be grateful." Jax smiled uncertainly, at which Kagome got his point. Grabbing Sesshoumaru's arm, she pulled him towards the door, making sure to grab the bags of clothing as well.
Waving her hand at Jax, Kagome smiled. "No worries, just take your time. We'll see you out here, k?" With that said, Kagome shoved/dragged Sesshoumaru outside with her, once outside she moved to the nearest bench. Reaching it she dropped the bags and just sank onto the seat.
Letting out a deep sigh, she tilted her head back as she looked up at the sky. 'This is going to be one hell of a day.'
As if sensing her thoughts, Kagome couldn't help but smile when she was pulled from the bench and into a strong embrace. A low purr rose from Sesshoumaru's throat as he did the best he could to calm Kagome and make her feel better.
Looking up into those golden eyes, Kagome felt everything else melt away until it was only the two of them, in their own little world. And it was in that moment that seemed to last forever that she came to a decision.
"Sesshoumaru," reaching up she cupped his cheek, "how does the mating ritual go?" His reaction was almost immediate, a deep growl rolled forth from his chest and next thing she knew, she was having the living daylights kissed out of her.
She was ready, it was clear to Sesshoumaru and his Youkai; Kagome had finally initiated their mating ritual. He would never tell her but those words were the way it started. The female had to inquire about it or mention it in a positive light that was all that was required to start. And he was damned happy about it.
"It has already begun and the next part is very simple." Nuzzling into her throat, Sesshoumaru purred low and deep, "I need to place my mark upon you during our first time together. Showing all that you have been chosen as my mate."
Relaxing against Sesshoumaru's chest, Kagome tilted her neck more to the side at that, "alright Sesshoumaru, I'm ready whenever you are..."
His whole body froze at that statement, 'did she just consent to having me take her as mine? Truly' Tightening his grip even more, Sesshoumaru lifted Kagome's neck a bit more, "tonight then, my mate."
Gasping at that, Kagome felt certain parts of her body melt into mush. She'd been teasing a bit, but it seemed Sesshoumaru had taken her seriously and the more she thought on it. The more she found that she didn't mind that, if it meant that this whole thing would finally be official.
"Do you want to go back through the well first?" Shaking his head at Kagome's breathy words, Sesshoumaru began placing soft kisses up the slope of her neck. "It would be more appropriate in your own bed. Then we can return and do the same in mine, so that the claiming would be absolute and no one will be able to argue otherwise."
Nodding her head as her body trembled under Sesshoumaru's affections, Kagome was too distracted to notice that they had gained an audience of sorts. But not Sesshoumaru, tightening his grip about her, he growled angrily at the interloper. It was that annoying shop keeper again, 'must teach him lesson for interrupting time with mate.'
Noticing the tone in Sesshoumaru's growl, Kagome reached up and pinched his ear, earning her a low wine in apology. Turning her head, Kagome smiled as her eyes fell upon Jax.
His face was cherry red as he returned her smile nervously. 'Oh great, he was watching us just now. This is so embarrassing...' "Y...you ready to go?"
"As I'll ever be." Nodding her head at that, Kagome looked up at Sesshoumaru, "do you think you could find InuYasha's scent in all this?" She motioned to all the people around them, there had to be a few hundred.
As if just realizing it herself, Kagome felt her face heat. 'I can't believe I didn't notice that all these people were still here. So embarrassing...'
Sliding his hand into Kagome's, Sesshoumaru gave it a gentle squeeze, letting her know he was there. He just hoped she would soon forget her embarrassment and remember the conversation they had just had. Because now that Kagome had consented, he wasn't going to back off anymore.
Tonight, Kagome would become his entirely. His inner Youkai purred contentedly at that thought and Sesshoumaru couldn't help but agree with it. It was about time, that their relationship, be made permanent.
"It shouldn't take this Sesshoumaru long to locate him." Lifting his head, Sesshoumaru sniffed at the air about them a bit, a low growl rumbling from his throat as he found the scent he was looking for. "They are but a few feet that way."
Kagome's eyes widened at that, turning her head, she looked in the direction Sesshoumaru had pointed. And low and behold, there they were.
Her mother was currently speaking with a stall owner, while InuYasha juggled the things that had been piled into his arms. And it looked like he wasn't going to succeed for much longer.
Getting to her feet, Kagome pulled on Sesshoumaru's sleeve, "come on, let's go give him a hand before he drops all that stuff." Sesshoumaru grumbled silently about having to assist his brother in anything, but he still let Kagome lead them over anyway.
Jax followed them and finally seeing what Kagome had, he hurried in front of them, getting to InuYasha's side just in the nick of time. Because InuYasha had lost his balance, and was about to tip, when he felt a strong hand position itself on his lower back.
This person had helped him to stay on his feet and so, he turned to thank this person, only to freeze. Jax smiled when InuYasha had regained his balance and was about to ask him if he needed help carrying stuff, when he saw InuYasha's face and he lost it.
Kagome's eyes widened as she watched Jax kiss InuYasha thoroughly, it seemed that Jax had already taken a strong liking to the Hanyou and Kagome almost wanted to laugh at the look of shock in InuYasha's eyes.
After a couple moments though, InuYasha shoved Jax away, dropping all the stuff he'd been balancing anyway. His face was a deep red as he stared, wide-eyed at Jax. Clearing her throat, Kagome watched InuYasha jump as he whirled to see her and Sesshoumaru. They both had amused looks on their faces, which just made InuYasha's blush deepen.
Kagome's mother had stayed back through most of this, but she chose to step in at this moment. Walking over, she started picking things up, at which Kagome bent to help her. Seeing this, Sesshoumaru joined in as well, "are you going to help or just stand there InuYasha?"
Cussing under his breath, InuYasha moved to do just that, only to have Jax follow him every step of the way. This frankly, was freaking him out. "Two questions. Who the hell is this?! And what the hell took you both so damn long?!" InuYasha's voice was gruff as he spoke and Kagome started to chuckle again.
Having successfully divided out the parcels, Kagome turned to her mom with a smile. "Mom, this is Jax. He's a new friend of mine." Asami inclined her head in greeting and Jax quickly followed suit, "it is a pleasure to meet you Higarashi-san, your daughter has been a great help to me."
Kagome's smile deepened as she turned towards InuYasha, who was almost growling, "and this, is InuYasha. He is Sesshoumaru's younger half-brother. Say hello InuYasha." She knew her voice was smug, but darn it, it wasn't everyday you got to witness something like this.
Jax smiled softly, as he bowed his head, "it is a pleasure to meet you, InuYasha." His voice was husky as he spoke; his eyes were glued to the Hanyou's lips. And he wondered if he'd ever get the chance to taste them again, 'so sweet.'
As if reading Jax's thoughts, InuYasha backed up a bit mumbling out, "Yeah...pleasure..." Before turning and taking off at a rather brisk walk in a random direction. Something which Sesshoumaru was more than pleased to point out to the flustered Hanyou. "It's this way you fool, don't get lost just because you're too dumb to know your way back to Higarashi-san's home."
Jerking to a stop, InuYasha whirled, his fangs bared in anger. "Fuck you Sesshoumaru! You didn't just get..." he trailed off when he noticed a pair of arms sliding about his waist from behind. His whole body shook when he felt a puff of hot air against one of his ears, "don't worry InuYasha-san, I'd help you find your way if you ever get lost."
A cold shiver tickled down InuYasha's spine as he stared ahead blindly, "th...thanks...I, I uh...guess..." He didn't know what it was but he was starting to feel a strange sort of tingling in his stomach and he wasn't sure if he liked it or not.
"Kukum!" Freezing, InuYasha's eyes darted over to his rabid audience. Kagome was standing there with her face half-buried in Sesshoumaru's shirt sleeve, while her mother was gawking red-faced at them.
Pulling away from Jax, InuYasha stomped over and grabbed Kagome by the wrist, tugging her along with him. He heard Sesshoumaru's warning growls but he didn't care and in all of three seconds he was unconscious. Sesshoumaru had punched him in the back of the head.
Asami gasped in shock, Kagome rolled her eyes and Jax dove to catch InuYasha. Cradling the Hanyou in his arms, he turned narrowed eyes upon Sesshoumaru and Kagome was surprised to see his eyes had flashed yellow. It was clear that Jax's Youkai had already taken a liking to InuYasha as well.
Which frankly made Kagome quite happy; she just hoped that InuYasha would warm up to Jax as she had. "Well then children, I think it's time to return home. It's about time for me to prepare dinner and I think InuYasha will be hungry when he wakes." Asami sounded nervous, but Kagome was grateful for her turn of subject.
"Yes, I agree mom. Come with us Jax and don't worry about him, InuYasha recovers quickly. Besides, this is just something these two do all the time." Kagome smiled at Jax before turning with her mother and started walking, Sesshoumaru stayed close at Kagome's side while Jax trailed behind carrying InuYasha all the way.
'Let's just hope this is a good turn in InuYasha's fate.' Kagome's smile turned bittersweet as she thought of her friend; after all, all she wished for was for his happiness.
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A/N- I am ending it here before it starts to get too far into the action. I hope that this chapter makes up for the long wait I've put everyone through. If it doesn't, well I will continue to do my best to update my stories on time.
So please continue to bear with me and thank you all for the support you've given me thus far.
Until next time...
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