Weeping Willows

By Dragoness

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters in this story. They are the product of the wonderful Rumiko Takahashi. Only the story is mine.

Chapter 28 What I Like

"Rest assured that in the future I will handle things differently."

"We both will. By us taking the steps we are now and getting things out instead of letting them build that will no longer be an issue. But you need to tell me when things are bothering you and not shut me out. I am serious Sesshomaru," Kagome said pointing her index finger in his direction.

"Kagome understand. You have seen a side of me that no one else ever has. I was uncomfortable having someone who knew so much about me. Then things started happening and you started acting different. Also let's not forget you hit me."

"The last person that hit me was left for dead, and is only not dead because I did not wish it." Sesshomaru said very seriously. Not about Kagome of course, in this case he was all bark and no bite. He would never stoop so low as to hit a woman, but thinking of the last person, Inuyasha, got Sesshomaru clenching his fists for a moment.

"How many times can I say I am sorry? I was way out of line and that is something that will never happen again," Kagome repeated for what felt like to her the millionth time.

"I know you are sorry but it was something I felt needed to be said. It is my turn to talk, after all." At the rising of Kagome's eyebrow Sesshomaru added, "I will not mention it again."

"Thank you," Kagome said relieved that he would finally let it go.

They were again in Sesshomaru's house but this time it was his evening to bring up things he wanted to address. This was their third week of mini-dates and things were going very well. Since that one sleep over Kagome had stayed over a couple of times and they found it was much cozier staying in the living room at night instead of retreating to separate rooms. So once again Kagome was stretched out on 'her sofa' and Sesshomaru on his.

"Third. I hate Miley Cyrus," Sesshomaru said in a firm voice.

"Fine that we can deal with," Kagome said smiling as she shook her head.

"I don't particularly care for talking either." Putting up his hand before he was interrupted Sesshomaru continued. "I know we will have to talk if we are ever to know one another, which is not what I am referring to. You and I have chosen to date so you do not count, but being out in public around many people I prefer not speak much. As a businessman the first thing you learn is to keep everything close to the vest, since companies have no problem stealing ideas and/ or using anything they know about you to their advantage."

Stopping to see Kagome's reaction Sesshomaru continued at her nod.

"Being raised and trained to take over the company since I was a young boy there are some things I cannot change, and some I would not if I could. This is how I am. In private things will be as they have been but I must warn you I am not a very vocal creature when it comes to expressing my feelings. I will show you more than tell you my feelings.

"I can work with that but you will have to bend sometimes," Kagome said re-adjusting the covers over her legs.

Nodding his head Sesshomaru acquiesced "As will you."

They continued talking like that for hours until Sesshomaru finally nodded off. Kagome lay there for a while with her thoughts. They still had many things to talk about but it truly was going well. He was going to drive her crazy of course but Kagome thought that it might not be that bad. Kagome was sure she would drive him crazy as well, what couple didn't. He already had loosened up a little and had even been a little spontaneous himself a few times.

Looking over at Sesshomaru's form Kagome felt that familiar stirring of heat in her lower region she'd been ignoring. While they were dating again, they had yet to be intimate again. Both of them felt it would be good to move very slowly this time. Sure they hugged and embraced every now and again but nothing more. Kagome loved these nights when she stayed over but with them getting closer she found she missed lying in his arms.

As she stomped down her arousal Kagome debated over whether she could at least cuddle a little. How she longed to bury her face into his neck and seek the comfort she knew it would bring her to do so.

Kagome nervously bit her lip as she eyed him there in the darkness, her entire being craving the security his embrace had once brought her and she whimpered ever so quietly. She fought it for a good while but, her need for the comfort only he could bring her soon won out and she slid off her couch and moved over to Sesshomaru. Kagome settled down in front of 'his' sofa and moved her head down enough so her cheek could rest upon his chest.

The very second his flesh touched her face; she felt all her anxiety and fear slowly melting away, making her sigh in appreciation. Her entire body began to relax and she rubbed her cheek against his skin as a quiet purr escaped her. Kagome fell asleep like that. The lower part of her body on the floor with her legs tucked under her while her top half rested on Sesshomaru's chest. The last thing she felt before drifting off was complete contentment.

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