Chapter 7- Two new mates
(Before the story starts there is a part later on that you may want to skip. There is no sex in this story (sorry guys XP) but there is a part where Sess&Kag are unclothed in the same vicinity. I reassure you if you skip it you'll still understand what's going on in the next chapter. :P This is all)
"And to think I had actually considered letting you live," Naraku growled, as blackness swarmed around him and her. Her body seemed to be paralyzed with fear as a slow smirk came over his face. "No matter," Naraku said with a shrug of his shoulders, "your mate will suffice for your punishment quite nicely..." A sword formed in his hand out of thin air, and with a fierce battle cry he plunged the sword into Sesshomaru's chest...
A piercing scream went throughout the house as Kagome jumped awake, beads of sweat rolling down her face. "Its alright," A soothing voice said, "I'm here." "Sesshomaru," Kagome muttered with a sigh, falling back onto her bed. Her muscles began to loosen up and Sesshomaru brushed a strand of hair from her face. "Naraku's dead," Sesshomaru said, propping himself up with his other hand, "and I placed the Sacred Jewel in your dresser. You have nothing to fear." "Except for nightmares," Kagome tried to joke, but a tear ran down her face and she looked away.
"I almost lost you," Kagome whispered, another tear quickly following the first. Sesshomaru turned her head towards his and muttered, "I don't plan on leaving you anytime soon." He wiped her tears away, and kissed her lips softly. Kagome gave a small sigh and Sesshomaru shivered. He drove his tongue into her mouth when Kagome opened her mouth to say something, and climbed over her eagerly. "I haven't brushed my teeth," Kagome said giggling as Sesshomaru tried to kiss her again. "Don't care," Sesshomaru said, crushing his lips to hers.
Kagome let a small moan escape as Sesshomaru began to caress her skin, his hands finding their way under her shirt. Sesshomaru pulled away from her then and muttered, "Your sex scent was starting to cloud my reason." "I'm sorry," Kagome said, blushing at the statement. "Its fine," Sesshomaru said a smile going across his face, "I just wish I could take it in without feeling the need to bed you." They sat together in silence for a while before Kagome said, "Imagine what would've happened if mom had walked in on us then." "She's not here," Sesshomaru said, and when Kagome raised a brow at the statement Sesshomaru said, "She left for work, and Rin followed your brother to school. Jaken is around here somewhere."
"It's not Sunday?" Kagome asked, tilting her head. "No its Monday," Sesshomaru said, "You slept through Sunday." ""You're joking," Kagome said in disbelief. Sesshomaru simply shook his head and Kagome got up quickly. "Be right back," Kagome said, rushing off. She went into the bathroom and started to run the hot bathwater, and while the water was running she washed her face and brushed her teeth. She got into the steaming bath water and sighed as its warmth spread through her body, but, from the morning session with Sesshomaru, a different kind of warmth was raging elsewhere. "Ugh," Kagome thought, making a face, "why is my body torturing me...?"
Kagome bathed hurriedly and got out of the tub, letting the water out as she did. She dried herself off and wrapped herself with the towel. She went to her room and knocked on the door, getting no response. When she opened the door no one was in there and she shut the door quickly, allowing her towel to fall to the floor. She was just reaching for a pair of underwear when her door suddenly opened again and Kagome gave a loud shriek and rushed for her towel. "K-kagome I...," Sesshomaru began an earnest blush on his face. Kagome had wrapped the towel around herself and before he could say anything else she said in a low menacing tone, "Sesshomaru...,"
Sesshomaru caught it and was about to leave before saying, "I think you look beautiful naked." The compliment caught her off guard and her cheeks gave a crimson red blush. Sesshomaru shut the door than, and Kagome dressed faster than she normally did. After putting her undergarments on, she slipped on a black shirt and blue jeans, found her white tennis shoes, and put them on falling back onto the bed when she was done. "What am I going to do all day?" Kagome thought sighing, "I've never been at home when I'm not sick or in the medieval times..." A bright smile went across Kagome's face than and she grabbed her yellow book bag and began to throw random things in there, and, going into the drawer Sesshomaru had pointed towards earlier, grabbed the Sacred Jewel and dropped it into her bag as well.
She ran downstairs then to find Sesshomaru patiently waiting for her at the bottom of them, wearing his old clothes that her mom had appeared to have stitched back up and sporting his two swords. "Let's go to the medieval times Sessho!" Kagome said as she ran into the kitchen. "Now?" Sesshomaru asked, slightly tilting his head. Kagome caught the small movement and giggled, being around Sesshomaru so much had made her aware of his small facial expressions which other people had mistaken to be a blank slate. "Yes now," Kagome said, packing food into the book bag now. When she was done she tried to hoist the book bag onto her shoulder, but couldn't seem to lift it off the ground.
"I got it," Sesshomaru said, picking the bag up easily and slung onto his back. "Thanks Sessho," Kagome said smiling, "are you going to bring Jaken?" Sesshomaru shook his head and Kagome laughed. "He's going to be awfully hurt that you're leaving him," Kagome said, getting out a pen and paper from a nearby drawer. "I think he'll suffice," Sesshomaru said and wrapped an arm around her waist, "today's all about you now." Kagome let her head fall back against his shoulder with a, "Hmmmmmmm", and he began to plant small kisses from her jaw to the base of her neck.
A small gasp broke the atmosphere in the room and the couple turned towards the kitchen door. "I-I'm sorry Lord Sesshomaru," Jaken said, stumbling over his words, "h-had I known that you were..." "Enough Jaken," Sesshomaru said, and let go of Kagome, "I'm headed back to the medieval times and I want you to stay here and look after Rin." A petrified look came over Jaken's face and he whispered, "You're leaving me?" Kagome finished writing her note to her mom explaining where she had gone and posted it up on the refrigerator. "I'm ready now Sessho," Kagome said, and Sesshomaru nodded.
"You're taking her with you?" Jaken continued on in the same shocked tone, "b-b-but my Lord I've known you much longer than...," "Jaken your chatter is beginning to annoy me," Sesshomaru said, glaring at Jaken, "stay here and watch Rin." Jaken became deadly quiet then, but his face had not lost its petrified expression. He slowly hung his head and began to climb up the stairs with an air of complete rejection. "I feel kind of bad for him," Kagome said, as they headed out the door. "We'll be back to cheer him up," Sesshomaru said, and began to head towards the well.
When they reached it Kagome surveyed the damage Naraku had done to its doors. "Grandpa is going to have a heck of a time trying to fix that," Kagome said, after noticing the hinges had been blown clean off as well. Sesshomaru nodded his head and said, "I'll go down first, okay?" Kagome nodded and Sesshomaru jumped into the well. When she didn't hear a thud she jumped in after him, a wave of happiness flooding through her as she began to travel back to the medieval time. When she landed on the other side, she found Sesshomaru waiting to give her a boost up.
"Don't panic," Sesshomaru said, and placed both hands firmly on her waist. "Why would I...," Kagome began when suddenly she found herself being thrown up into the air. She landed outside the well shakingly, the unexpected toss had rattled her nerves. Sesshomaru jumped out then and Kagome made a face at him. "You could've warned me," Kagome said, and Sesshomaru gave her an amused look. "I'm sorry," Sesshomaru finally said, and Kagome gave him almost the same look Jaken had on his face a few moments ago. "You're sorry?" Kagome asked, trying to wrap her head around the two words that had just come out of his mouth.
"Yes," Sesshomaru said and gave her a small laugh, "why are you so shocked? I know when to apologize for something." Kagome smiled then and said, "You just didn't seem like the type of person to say those words." She began to walk towards Kaede's village off of instinct and Sesshomaru followed suit. "For you I'd say them," Sesshomaru said softly, and for what seemed like the millionth time that day a blush spread across her cheeks. Kagome opened her mouth to say something when a tiny voice yelled out, "Look Kagome's coming!"
They had made it to the village and Shippo was now running towards them eagerly but upon noticing Sesshomaru slowed down. Sango raced towards them now Hiraikotsu in hand and yelled, "Stay back Shippo I'll handle him!" "Well this is a nice welcome," Sesshomaru observed with a bored look. "Wait I'll just explain to them what's going on and...," Kagome started before Sesshomaru silenced her with a kiss. She could feel his arms snaking around her waist as his tongue teasingly ran along her teeth, avoiding coming into contact with hers.
Kagome groaned frustratingly and placed both her arms around his neck in a vain attempt to try and deepen the kiss. Kagome broke the kiss then and said, "Why are you teasing me?" "I thought maybe we shouldn't get too carried away in front of your friends," Sesshomaru said, and Kagome's attention turned back towards the now shocked Sango and Shippo. Kagome found Miroku outside Kaede's cabin, chuckling profusely and the disapproving glare of Inuyasha. "Now you've made everything awkward!" Kagome whispered harshly to Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru gave a half smile then and said, "I think it would have been just as awkward telling them that we're courting." Kagome sighed and grasping, Sesshomaru's hand, began to walk towards her first two friends. "Kagome did you just...," Sango said, dropping her Hiraikotsu in her shock, "kiss him?" "Yeah," Kagome said, fighting back the blush that threatened to occur, "we're courting now. Inuyasha didn't tell you?" "No...," Sango continued on, her voice never leaving its shocked state, "how... h-how did this happen?" "Weeelllllll," Kagome said, scratching the back of her head, "it's a long story, I'll tell it to you later okay?"
Shippo gave Kagome a big hug, watching Sesshomaru warily out the corner of his eye. "I missed you!" Shippo said; as Kagome hugged him back with her other arm. "I missed you too Shippo," Kagome said, giving the kit a bright smile when he jumped down. "Kagome," Sesshomaru muttered laying his head on her shoulder, "I feel the hanyou's displeasure. I'm not allowed to fight him, correct?" "No you're not," Kagome muttered back. "Even if he makes a smart comment?" Sesshomaru asked, and Kagome smiled at that one. "Maybe then," Kagome said, and Sesshomaru gave a small purr of pleasure and picked up his head.
Sango and Shippo observed the exchange between the couple with curiosity, and followed them when they had begun to walk again. "Kagome!" Miroku said, hugging her. Instinctively Miroku's hand slid down to Kagome's butt and he sighed. In the flash of an eye, Miroku was being held up by Sesshomaru, his sword being pointed towards Miroku's heart with his other hand. "Oh look at that," Miroku chuckled nervously, "you got your arm back." Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed and he growled, "The next time you touch what's mine, you'll be missing one."
He dropped Miroku than and went to stand behind Kagome, who had watched the scene unfold with a relatively calm eye. "You should have seen that one coming Miroku," Kagome said with a laugh, poking him in the chest. Miroku eyes flashed towards Sesshomaru's than and said, "M-my bad, it's just a habit." Inuyasha didn't say anything but stared down at the ground in a strange un-Inuyasha like manner.
Sango grabbed Kagome's hand then and turning back to the group said, "This is some girl one-on-one time so no interrupting!" "Where's Kirara?" Kagome said and Sango nodded back towards Kaede's cabin. "Kirara was sleeping the last time I saw her," Sango said, and they began to walk towards the springs that wasn't too far from Kaede's village. Sango carried two towels with her, both slung over her right shoulder. "Ohhh how I've missed you guys," Kagome said as they were half way there. "We've missed you too," Sango said, "we were especially worried when Inuyasha came back and you didn't."
"Ooohhhhhh," Kagome said, hugging Sango, "you guys are awesome." When they got to the springs Sango and Kagome stripped down and got into the refreshingly hot water. "So now," Sango said, after they settled into the water, "how did this courting Sesshomaru thing come about?" "Wellll..." Kagome started off, before going into detail from the day Sesshomaru kidnapped her to the day Sesshomaru's beast had appeared because of Hojo. Sango was quiet for a moment before saying, "So, when are you guys going to mate?"
A blush spread across Kagome's face and she muttered, "I don't know." Sango caught this and smiled. "You know you want to," Sango teased, splashing water at Kagome. Kagome laughed and splashing water back said, "And how would you know that?" Sango easily evaded the splashed water and said, "The way you two touch each other." Kagome was silent now, and sunk down into the water, only from the nose up was she visible. "I didn't mean anything by it Kagome I just...," Sango started off before Kagome lifted her whole head above water. "I do want to mate him," Kagome said sighing, "I just don't know how to go about doing it."
"Hmmmmm," Sango said, obviously in deep thought, "I got it! Who better to ask about demon mating, than another demon!" "You want me to ask Sesshomaru how to mate him?" Kagome asked, in a teasingly sarcastic tone. Sango stuck her tongue out at the comment and said, "No you silly, Sesshomaru is the West Plains leader, there are plains leader for the other three cardinal directions as well. Since this certain area is more north bound you could ask Sesshomaru to take you to the North Plains leader house."
"There I could ask them about mating!" Kagome said excitedly, "Sango you're a genius!" "Well I try," Sango said, and they both burst out into laughter. Suddenly a loud explosion came from Kaede's village, and both of the girls looked at each other knowingly. They got out of the water and hurriedly dried off with the towels Sango had brought and dressed. Running back to Kaede's village they could hear Inuyasha angrily yell, "You don't love her! You're just doing this to try and get back at me and Kagome's too blind to realize it!" A loud bang and a cloud of dust went up into the air and Sesshomaru's voice could be heard growling, "I don't have to prove my love for Kagome to you, and if I truly wanted to get back at you I wouldn't have to stoop to such a measure to attain it."
The clashing of metal rang through the air just as Kagome and Sango burst into the village. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha were fighting in a sword to sword battle, and Sesshomaru pushed him away, sending Inuyasha sliding back. The youkai and hanyou spotted Kagome now and Inuyasha yelled, "Tell em' Kagome! Tell em' this is all just a mistake!" Sesshomaru looked towards Kagome now and under the two brothers gaze she became uneasy. "Inuyasha...," Kagome finally whispered, her gaze falling towards the ground. Inuyasha's shoulders slumped and he muttered, "Fine, I see how it is."
He placed Tetsusaiga in its sheathe and without saying another word took off running. "Inuyasha!" Kagome yelled, at the receding figure. He continued to run and was soon out of sight. Kagome ran a hand through her hair, and looked towards Sesshomaru. He was watching her with a worried expression and made a familiar low growling sound. An urge developed to be closer to Sesshomaru, that was stronger than the first she felt, and she went towards him eagerly. He wrapped his arms around her, which diminished the urge just as it had last time, and Kagome kissed the side of his jaw lovingly.
Sango motioned towards Shippo and Miroku and they each walked into Kaede's hut leaving the couple alone outside. Sesshomaru inhaled her scent and felt a thrill go through him as he smelled his own scent starting to dominate over hers. "I love you Sesshomaru," Kagome muttered, kissing his neck now. A rambunctious purr erupted from Sesshomaru and he looked her in the eye, a bright smile on his face. "I love you too," He finally said, and parted his lips for Kagome when she sought to kiss him. He didn't avoid her tongue this time and gave an automatic shudder when Kagome began to sinuously caress his tongue with hers.
He pressed her body closer to his now, and Kagome had wrapped her arms around his neck to mold better with him. When they broke apart for air a short, "ah-hem," went through the air. They both turned towards the sound only to find Kaede and her villagers behind her, eyeing with wonder, curiosity, and cautiousness. The villagers looked to have just returned from farming, for several of them had plows and hoes and all of them were dirty. "Why Kagome this is quite a surprise ye have thrown at me," Kaede said with a chuckle. "Kaede," Kagome said an embarrassed smile on her face, "it's good to see you again."
The villagers dispersed after seeing there was no threat and Kaede walked over to Kagome who gave her a bone-crushing hug. "Oi, ye know I can't be handled like this!" Kaede yelled jokingly and Kagome released her with a more embarrassed smile than before, "so ye and Sesshomaru are mates now?" Kagome shook her head and said, "We're courting." "Ahhhhh," Kaede said, throwing Sesshomaru a smile. He returned a small one, and Kaede said, "Does this creature belong to ye? I found him tied up not too far from the well." She had motioned towards a tree close to a pool of water to which a two-headed dragon had been tethered.
"A-un!" Kagome yelled, and the dragon's head shot up and upon spotting the person that had called his name, broke the rope that kept it tethered to the tree and ran towards Kagome. Kagome lifted a hand to pet him and he leaned into it anxiously. "Yes," Sesshomaru said, "he belongs to me." An excited meow went through the air, and a little cat jumped up into Kagome's arms. "Kirara!" Kagome yelled happily, as the little cat started to lick her face. A sudden thought came to Kagome and with a bright smile she walked towards Kaede's hut and sticking her head inside told the group, "Hey you guys, do I have a story to tell you!"
Xxxxxxxxx Later on that Night- Kaede's village xxxxxxxxX
"So you're telling us Naraku's dead?" Sango asked, the shock still having not left her face. Kagome nodded and Miroku said, "Than where's the Sacred Jewel?" "Here," Kagome said, grabbing the book bag Sesshomaru had discarded earlier in his fight with Inuyasha. She picked the Sacred Jewel up out of it and showed it to them. "Its still missing a few pieces though," Kagome said with a frustrated look as she turned it to the side where a small chip was in it. "It'll be easy to find!" Shippo said enthusiastically and Miroku nodded. "We should get going right...," Miroku was about to say when Sango cleared her throat.
"I think Kagome and Sesshomaru would like to spend some time alone before we start our search for the Sacred Jewels, right Kagome?" Sango said, directing her statement towards Kagome. "Right," Kagome said with a decisive nod of her head. Miroku, Shippo, and Sesshomaru looked back and forth between the two girls with confused expressions. Kagome stood up then and said, "Well come on, if we hurry we could make it before it got too dark." Sesshomaru furrowed his eyebrows but stood up saying, "Make it where?" Kagome held up her bookbag with puppy dog eyes, and Sesshomaru took it from her and put it on his back.
"Bye you guys!" Kagome said, waving to them, "I'll be back okay!" "Bye Kagome!" Shippo, Sango, and Miroku said. Kagome walked outside with Sesshomaru and he said, "Where are we going?" "To go visit the North Plains leaders," Kagome purred, and immediately a groan came from Sesshomaru. "You want to visit the happy-go-lucky couple?" Sesshomaru asked, when Kagome raised a brow at his reaction. "Sure why not?" Kagome said, climbing onto A-Un. Sesshomaru didn't say anything, but climbed onto A-Un.
"They're very eccentric," Sesshomaru warned, and Kagome gave a small laugh. "How bad can they be?" Kagome said, wrapping her arms around Sesshomaru's waist. "You'll see," Sesshomaru muttered under his breath, and with a tug of the reins A-Un took off. They had been airborne for a while when Kagome laid her head against her bookbag on Sesshomaru's back with a sigh, feeling herself begin to nod off. "We're not staying long are we?" Sesshomaru seemed to be asking from a distance. "No," Kagome muttered, closing her eyes. After a while she could feel her muscles begin to become heavy with sleep and holding on to Sesshomaru seemed to becoming a burden.
Without thinking she let go of him, and immediately lost her balance and fell off of the flying dragon. The fall woke her and she let a panicked scream escape her mouth as she plummeted towards the ground. "Kagome!" She could hear Sesshomaru yell, as he tried to pull A-Un into a dive quickly. Her fall stopped as suddenly as it started when she was caught in the air by an unfamiliar lady. "Don't worry," The lady muttered, "Luna's got you."
She landed on the ground with perfect balance and turning back to Kagome said, "Why on Earth would a human be falling out of the sky hmmmm?" Luna had landed in front of a lavish house and set Kagome on the ground with a curious eye. "Are you Sesshomaru's mate?" Luna went on, not giving Kagome the chance to answer her first question, "you sure do smell like him." Sesshomaru landed on the ground next to the two ladies, and ran over to Kagome.
"We should've stopped by my house and let you get some sleep," Sesshomaru muttered harshly to himself, as he checked over her for any sign of injury. "I-I'm f-f-fine," Kagome stuttered, the suddenness of her fall still lingering in her head. Sesshomaru pulled Kagome into an embrace and muttered, "I think whatever it is you want to talk to them about can wait until tomorrow. You're exhausted and I want you to get some sleep." "It won't take long p-promise," Kagome said her determination shining through in her eyes.
"Fine," Sesshomaru said, sighing, "go talk to them but I'm going to be standing out here. When you're ready to go or when I think you've spent too long a time in there, I'm taking you back to my home." Kagome nodded and Luna grabbed her hand eagerly and said, "Trust me, I'll have her back out in a sec." Luna began to walk back towards her house and Kagome took this time to observe her features. The woman had pink hair and wore a kimono with pink clouds on it. Two pink stripes resided on her face, and her emerald green eyes stood out against her pink attire.
"My mate and my child is asleep," Luna said, as they entered her house, "if you were wondering." Kagome was about to open her mouth to apologize for calling in so late when Luna ssshhhhed her. "So," Luna said when they stopped at her kitchen, "something to eat, something to drink, or both?" "Something to drink please," Kagome said, and Luna began to pour some water into a glass and gave it to her. She waited until Kagome had finished drinking her glass of water before asking, "So what about mating do you want to know?"
A shocked look went across Kagome's face and Luna laughed. "Why else would you wanna visit so late?" Luna asked, sticking her tongue out at Kagome. Kagome gave an embarrassed laugh and said, "He gave the decision to me and I'm not sure how I should mate him..." "Oh!" Luna said, smiling, "that's surprising I would have never handed it to Sesshomaru to actually give his future mate the decision." "Well, I'll explain it to you," Luna winked as she said this and began, "even though he gave the decision to you, it is against youkai custom for the woman to suggest doing the actual mating. What you do is give subtle hints that you are ready."
"...like?" Kagome started after a long silence wafted between them suddenly. "I'm sorry," Luna said laughing, "My mate is having an interesting dream and I got wrapped up in it. Like one that nearly every youkai woman uses is bathing with their soon-to-be mate." "Bathe?" Kagome asked and could see Luna fighting the urge to laugh as she answered. "Yes, its just likeeee...two cats bathing each other," Luna said after her urge to laugh had been quelled, "it increases the bond and signals to a lot of youkai men that whomever they're with is ready to mate. Although for tonight I think you should just settle with sleeping with him. It'll increase his scent on you and youkai guys get excited over that."
Luna had rolled her eyes at the last statement and suddenly her eyes shot towards the entrance to the house. "He's gotten impatient," Luna sighed, and then smiled, "well tell me how it goes with him; I fear I really have kept you too long. And could you kindly remind Sesshomaru our monthly meeting with the other plains leaders is a week from now? He's already missed the last one and the other leaders were really upset about that." "Sure," Kagome said getting up. At that same time the door could be heard opening and closing and Luna said, "Don't forget to visit me!" "I won't," Kagome said, smiling at the youkai woman.
Sesshomaru stuck his head into the room and said, "Kagome, are you ready to go?" She nodded, and waving to Luna followed Sesshomaru back out to A-Un.
Xxxxxxxxx Sesshomaru's house xxxxxxX
Kagome jumped down from A-Un with a sigh and tiredly headed towards the door with Sesshomaru not too far behind. A servant stood expectantly at the front steps and said, "Welcome home Lord Sesshomaru, shall I get dinner ready to be prepared?" Sesshomaru shook his head, "Not tonight." "Shall I get a guest room ready then?" The servant asked, bowing slightly to Kagome as he said this. Sesshomaru threw Kagome a wondering glance before Kagome muttered, "No, I'll just sleep in his bed."
Kagome gave a huge yawn and walked into the house, too tired to notice the shocked look on the servants face. Sesshomaru caught up to her quickly, and in the blink of an eye picked the tired girl up. "Thank you Sessho," Kagome muttered, lying her head on his chest. "My room?" Kagome heard Sesshomaru ask apprehensively. "Yeah," Kagome said, another yawn coming on. Sesshomaru started walking very briskly and a moment later she could hear Sesshomaru push open a slightly creaky door.
She was laid down on a bed which was full of Sesshomaru's scent. "You smell like the forest," Kagome muttered, her eyes closing, "like an earthy...wolf...forest..." She was vaguely aware of Sesshomaru pulling her shoes off and a muscular arm wrapping itself around her waist before she fell into a deep and peaceful sleep.
Xxxxxxxxx The next morning xxxxxxxxX
Kagome woke up to find herself encased in Sesshomaru's arms; his slow breathing indicating he hadn't awoken yet. Sesshomaru was purring quietly in his sleep which caused Kagome to wonder what her youkai was dreaming about. As if Sesshomaru could sense she was thinking of him, he stirred and muttered, "Are you awake?" Kagome gave an amused laugh and said, "No, not yet." Sesshomaru gave a playful growl and nipped her ear lightly.
Kagome gave a small gasp at the unexpected brush of teeth and Sesshomaru fretted. "Kagome I...," Sesshomaru began before she rolled over to face him and poked his forehead. Sesshomaru jumped at the sudden move and Kagome jumped out the bed, laughing, before he could retaliate. "I think you're forgetting who has all the advantages here," Sesshomaru said, issuing another playful growl as Kagome stuck her tongue out and ran off. Kagome sprinted through the familiar house, feeling recharged and full of energy after the drained feeling she had attained last night.
Kagome ran into the garden and hid in the thick underbrush hoping to hide from the searching youkai. He came in not too long after she did, and seemed to be standing completely still until his head swiveled in her direction. "My scent!" Kagome though with sudden realization, "he's sniffing me out..." His head turned again however and he gave a frustrated whine. "Kagome," Sesshomaru said finally said, "The fragrances of these different plants confuse my nose. I know you're here, where are you?" Kagome considered pulling his leg a bit longer before deciding to step out into the clearing, catching Sesshomaru's attention. He bounded over and they stared quietly at the garden. "This is where we first kissed," Sesshomaru muttered, saying the thought they had on both of their minds. "Yeah," Kagome said back, a twitter of excitement flowing through her at the fact he had remembered.
They stared a while longer before Sesshomaru said, "Breakfast should be ready by now." Kagome nodded but said, "You run ahead, I'll catch up with you." Sesshomaru threw her a questioning glance but nodded, and walked away. Kagome walked towards the servant she had spotted gardening the garden and said to him, "Excuse me, what's your name?" The servant jumped and stood up hastily bowing to Kagome, "Lloyd ma'am, I'm sorry about before I hadn't noticed your presence and..." "Its fine!" Kagome laughed, and Lloyd seemed to relax.
"How may I be of service?" Lloyd asked, giving a slight bow again. "Do you know Sesshomaru's routine?" Kagome asked, "when he's staying at here?" "Well when he wakes up he usually meditates here in the garden," Lloyd began, "afterwards he goes to eat breakfast, he bathes afterwards, anything after that is subject to change daily. He might or might not come to eat lunch. And he eats dinner in the late evenings and takes another bath. He might stay up a while after that or he goes straight to bed." "I see," Kagome said, a blush running across her face as she realized how close she was coming to mating him.
Lloyd noticed and going out on a limb said, "If... if you plan on mating with him don't be nervous. He wants it just as much as you do." Kagome looked up at him and noticed him flinch under her gaze. "Thank you," Kagome said, smiling, "bye Lloyd!" Lloyd gave a timid wave as Kagome walked away and quickly resumed his gardening duties. Kagome made her way back to the dining room to find Sesshomaru sitting at the table, already biting into his food. His face took on a guilty expression and said, "I was hungry." "Its fine!" Kagome found herself saying again however, this time, her voice had taken on a nervous tone.
"What's wrong Kagome?" Sesshomaru asked as Kagome sat down, having noticed the difference in her voice. Kagome smiled and shook her head, biting into the juicy ham that had been laid out for breakfast. Sesshomaru waited for Kagome to finish eating before saying, "I have to go bathe, I'll be back before you know it." Sesshomaru stood up then and walked out of the dining room, unknowingly leaving behind a nervous Kagome. "I should just leave it," Kagome thought dejectedly, letting her head fall to the table with a bang. "Missus?" A hesitant voice asked.
Kagome jumped at the sound of Lloyd's voice and she glanced up at him. "I can't," Kagome said simply, letting her eyes fall to the floor. Lloyd stared at her for a moment before saying, "Lord Sesshomaru would cherish your body just as highly as you do." Lloyd had tensed as he said the sentence, as if he were expecting to be hit, but the blow never came and he slowly relaxed. "You're right," Kagome said, giving him a smile. She stood up and began to walk to the place where Sesshomaru bathed, only stopping when she reached the door. Lloyd had followed her and when she stopped said, "Sesshomaru has chosen a wonderful girl to mate." Kagome blushed at his statement and knocked hesitantly. Lloyd bowed then and walked away. "Who is it?" Sesshomaru growled. Kagome took a deep breath and said, "Its me..."
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A silence followed and Sesshomaru said in a softer tone than before, "If m'love does not mind seeing me naked, than you may enter." Kagome opened the door slowly and stuck her head in. Inside Sesshomaru was lying in the natural spring this portion of the house had been built around, his eyes looking up at her with curiosity and something else. Kagome inched into the room, still nervous about being there, and Sesshomaru gave her a smile. "I won't bite," Sesshomaru purred, understanding starting to accompany the other emotions in his eyes.
Kagome smiled back and shut the door behind her a little more confident than before. The spring could easily have been mistaken for a pool, except for it lacked a rectangular shape and its clear blue water lacked the smell of chlorine. The room the spring was in was not very big; the spring dominated half of it, while the other half was a brick tiled floor with folded towels on one side and a pair of clothes on the other. "W-will my lady be joining me?" Sesshomaru asked and Kagome noted with surprise that he had stammered.
Kagome felt her nerves unwind as she realized Sesshomaru was just as nervous as she was. She smiled at him and pulled her shirt off, but as she reached for her socks her nerves slowly started to creep back to her. Kagome could feel Sesshomaru's eyes observing every detail on her body. She took her pants off next and tossed Sesshomaru a quick look as her undergarments were the last thing she had on. Sesshomaru caught the glance and said, "We can wait if you want..." Kagome shook her head and with a deep breath took her undergarments.
She stepped into the warm water gratefully the air becoming very chilly after discarding her warm clothes. A bright look entered Sesshomaru's eyes and he began to purr as he waded towards Kagome. Kagome let her eyes wander now and she stared wonderingly at his athletic build, noticing the two purple stripes on each one of his sides. He sat down next to her in the water and Kagome said anxiously, "I've never been naked around a guy before."
Sesshomaru's eyes glittered with amusement at the statement, but he only nodded. They basked in each other's presence before Kagome splashed water at the unsuspecting Sesshomaru. The wave of water hit him full on in the face and he growled and jumped on Kagome, sending them both underwater. Kagome quickly resurfaced, trying to keep the water from going into her eyes. As soon as she had taken in a breath she found herself going back under the water. Kagome opened her eyes and saw a blurred version of Sesshomaru in front of her. Kagome stuck her tongue out at him, and he tilted his head before copying the motion. Kagome resurfaced again and this time Sesshomaru resurfaced with her.
They were both laughing and Sesshomaru muttered after they had finished laughing, "May I...?" Kagome understood the implied question and nodded, a sliver of apprehension crawling up her spine. Sesshomaru leaned and, lightly pressing his body against hers, kissed her lips with gentle care. Kagome parted her lips than, and Sesshomaru slowly and tantalizingly slid his tongue into her mouth. Kagome wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled them closer together. "Not here," Sesshomaru muttered, seeming to force himself away from her, "my room." He jumped out of the water then, and Kagome followed him soon after.
He handed her a towel and they both began to dry off. Kagome was about to start getting dressed when Sesshomaru shook his head. "Wrap the towel around you," Sesshomaru said. Kagome wrapped the towel around herself, Sesshomaru doing so as well, and was immediately hoisted up by Sesshomaru. He opened the bathroom door and after scanning the hallway for any servants he began a brisk run throughout the house. Kagome planted his neck and jaw with small kisses as he ran, and Sesshomaru started to purr again. When they got to his room, he laid her down on the bed and began to kiss her fervently.
*********** Whelp that's it for chapter 7. Sorry it took me so long to upload but to make up for I'll be posting back to back! :D Chappy seven is supposed to show how deep the bond is between is between Kagome and Sesshomaru, so yes, I suppose you could call it a fluff chapter. If you notice any grammatical errors I didn't than tell me and i'll try to get it fixed. Once again these characters will be a little OOC, and as always if you don't like don't read or review. I do not own Inuyasha. ***********