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"Tansho. Why are you here? Why are you not with Kagome?" he asked stoically.

"Kagome has called for you." Tansho answered with a small bow.

This shocked Sesshoumaru. He would not have thought Kagome would have called for him... after so long.

"Why?" he finally asked, recovering from his shock.

Tansho shook her head. "I am not sure, My Lord. But..."

"But?"

"It may help her if you came to see her. She wishes it of you." Tansho said, watching his facial expressions.

Sesshoumaru was silent in thought. He looked away from the old woman. After a moment he said, "This Sesshoumaru will see her. Go prepare her." he said and walked around the woman. Tansho smiled.

"Hai, My Lord."

...Before Kagome knew it, she was dressed in her famous gold gown and golden accessories. Tansho came hurriedly into the room and checked her over when she was done.

"Tansho, is he really-"

"Yes, child." Tansho answered quickly, knowing what Kagome's question would be. Kagome, herself, wasn't sure what she should be feeling. Shock or happiness. The servants left and Tansho wished her luck and kissed her forehead before leaving the room. When Sesshoumaru walked in, Kagome was still shocked. Her face was blank underneath all the powder and lip stick.

"Wipe it off." Sesshoumaru suddenly said. Kagome was startled out of her stupor as she basked in the soft tone of his voice. The next thing she knew the make-up was off and was standing face to face with Sesshoumaru. There was a long silence before anyone spoke.

"Sesshoumaru... I--"

"Do not speak." he commanded and Kagome stiffened. She was growing angry.

"What do you mean, 'Do not speak'! I haven't seen you in weeks and when I finally do see you, you tell me not to speak! Are you-"

"Kagome!" he growled, his voice dangerous. "Do not test my patience right now!" he barked at her. He would hate to have yelled at her like that, but that is the only way he knows how to shut her up... without hitting her.

Kagome was silent, but glared hatefully at him. After a long moment, he suddenly grabbed her arms and pulled her to him. Kagome only glared at him, not fighting back. Sesshoumaru stared hard into her eyes before leaning down and gently kissing her lips. Kagome's eyes widened. Though she did not pull away, she did not participate either. He wrapped his arms around her small form, pressing her closer to him. There were no words for him to express what he felt at that moment. He knew she was still hurting, and that he was the cause of that pain.

The young girl, after a moment, relaxed and wrapped her arms around him. "Sesshoumaru... why have you hurt me so?" she asked softly and Sesshoumaru stopped nuzzling her neck for a moment before kissing her neck.

"Sesshoumaru...?" Kagome called, pulling her head back. She brought a hand up and caressed his cheek. "I know showing affection is not your forte, but I--"

"Are you feeling any better?" he asked, not wanting to hear anything about it. He ran his claws over her own cheek. Before she could answer, he leaned down to kiss her lips. It seemed the pep talk with herself did not help, after all. She had told herself that she wouldn't forgive him so easily; that she would hate him for now and forever. It all seemed so easy until he walked in and embraced her. She was still angry with him for killing their child and she will not forgive him so fast for that. Sesshoumaru finally pulled away from her lips and they stared into each other eyes. It was then that Kagome realized he was now waiting for an answer.

"Hai. I am feeling... better." A little. Sesshoumaru inclined his head as a nod and stared at her.

"You will join..." He suddenly stopped and Kagome's head tilted, slightly. She wondered what were wrong. "Will you.. join me for dinner?" he asked and Kagome's eyes widened. That's what was wrong... he had asked her instead of... ordered. That was very surprising and knowing that this does not happen often, she nodded.

"Yes, My Lord. I will." she answered with a small bow. Though Sesshoumaru's face were as if it were made of stone, unreadable; he was relieved and... glad, she accepted.

...Dinner was uneventful. The couple ate in uncomfortable silence. Kagome was careful not to look in his direction. Sesshoumaru ate with grace, his eyes drifting to Kagome in between bites. There were a couple servants near the dining room doors and they could feel the tension. Kagome inwardly sighed and looked down at her plate; she did not have much left. Kagome was disappointed. She actually hoped something would come from this, but nothing did.

"Kagome." Sesshoumaru called and she jumped, dropping her chopsticks. They fell and hit the plate. It was so quiet, the sound echoed. Kagome looked down at her plate and her hands shook nervously. She sat them on her lap, underneath the table, before looking towards him. Sesshoumaru nearly smirked at the action.

"H-hai."

"This Sesshoumaru does not enjoy the silence. Speak." he demanded. Kagome's fists tightened from underneath the table.

"Well, you're not helping any either!" One of Sesshoumaru's eyebrows rose.

"Excuse me?" Kagome's mouth opened a couple of times before answering.

"Well, what I mean is, I... You're just as quiet as I am and... I've noticed that you've been looking my way every since dinner has started. It's unnerving." she said, looking away from him.

It was a moment before Sesshoumaru actually responded. "Then I apologize." he said, surprising Kagome. Once again. It seems like he enjoys doing that. Kagome looked at him and Sesshoumaru made sure to hold her gaze.

"How is dinner?" he asked, now looking away. Kagome blinked, looking at him confused.

"Fine." she answered, honestly.

"Good." he said, finishing his own dinner.

"Will you walk with me afterwards?" The demon lord asked, glancing at her. Kagome was silent, thinking about whether she wanted to or not.

"Well?" he asked, a little impatient. Kagome looked at him, now unsure. He did not wish to yell at her, but he did not like the fact that she had to think about it... that and he didn't want her to be so afraid that she didn't want to be around him.

"Take your time." Sesshoumaru said coolly, though growing more and more impatient inside.

"Okay." Kagome said with a small smile. Though it were only a small one, Sesshoumaru enjoyed seeing it again.