Weeping Willows
By Dragonessclaw
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters in this story. They are the product of the wonderful Rumiko Takahashi. Only the story is mine.
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Note: Personal thoughts in italics.
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Chapter 29 You Did What?
Hey, Sesshomaru I know this is your night to talk but there is something I have to tell you first, Kagome said nervously, "You see my ex Inuyasha has been around and I wanted…."
Cutting her off with a raised hand, "I am not worried about any of that. Come let us talk of other important matters. Tonight I have something very important to discuss with you." Sesshomaru said as he ushered Kagome into the sitting room.
"No but you don't understand," Kagome interrupted. "He is dangerous and loves to cause trouble he.."
Sighing loudly at Kagome's insistence on perusing this conversation, Sesshomaru put a finger to her lips to silence her.
Looking deeply into her eyes to assure he had her complete attention he spoke.
"Kagome I know all about Inuyasha. I have taken care of the situation and he will not be bothering you again."
Eyes widening at his statement Kagome tried to ask how he knew and what he did but was stopped by his finger again.
"Kagome I am not without my methods or means. Growing up in the business world I have learned quite a bit about the seedy underbelly of things and how to go about getting certain things done. It is something I have learned and in the future something you perhaps will have to learn, but now is not the time to discuss such matters. All you need know is that it has been taken care of and you will not be bothered by Inuyasha ever again." Sesshomaru stated amusement evident in his eyes. Did she really not think he was capable of handling a low life like Inuyasha?
Kagome was bristling slightly at the thought that Sesshomaru handled things pertaining to her without her knowledge or permission. Then her rational side stepped in to keep her from putting her foot in her mouth and destroying what she had almost had before once again.
She reminded herself that despite her rash and unbecoming behavior he still looked out for her. That it was caring and very chivalrous how he had stood up for her. Keeping that in mind Kagome pursed her lips and kissed the finger that had silenced her and whispered thank you once said finger had been removed.
Sesshomaru would not discuss with her the ins and outs. It was not necessary she know. She just needed to know it had been handled.
But, as Kagome went to have a seat she stopped, "Wait a minute I said I wasn't going to do this and I'm not."
"We need to talk about this and now Sesshomaru," Kagome demanded. "What happened?"
Shrugging Sesshomaru answered, "He came to my house hiding in the shadows and then challenged me."
Cracking his knuckles loudly as his voice took on a more serious tone Sesshomaru continued, "I merely accepted said challenge and showed him who the alpha male really was."
Staring at him Kagome tried to process the information she had just been given. So what exactly did he do? Kagome thought. And when did all this happen? But wait a minute more importantly….
"How could you not tell me?" Kagome would get to all the facts later but why was this the first time she was hearing about this. "Sesshomaru we are trying to build a relationship here. How can we do that if you keep things from me?" Kagome asked incredulously.
Getting slightly irritated at Kagome's attitude and lack of appreciation of what he did for her Sesshomaru countered, "And what about you Kagome? Why is this the first time you have mentioned that Inuyasha was around again? What were you trying to keep from me?"
"Well, I …." Kagome stuttered, "That's not the point. You don't have the right to just do things like that and not say something.
"And what difference would that have made if I had?" Sesshomaru asked haughtily.
"Well, for starters," Kagome said angrily, "it would have been less on my mind. Maybe I wouldn't be looking over my shoulder all the time or getting up in the middle of the night to recheck the locks on all the windows and doors."
Kagome suddenly looked defeated. Sighing she said in a much lower voice, "Look this is not a good time for us to go out right now I think I will just go. We can speak about this later." As she turned to leave Sesshomaru spoke and the coldness of his voice caused her to freeze.
"No Kagome, I don't think you should go. Are you going to run away every time you don't like something?" Sesshomaru asked as he started to back Kagome into the wall. "Is that the kind of person you are? You didn't seem like that before. You seemed like the kind of person that didn't run from their problems, who faced them head on. Tell me Kagome when did that change?"
At his words Kagome stopped retreating as her eyes once again took on a hardened look. Upon seeing the fire in her eyes and her determined expression Sesshomaru smirked. This is the Kagome he knew and loved.
"You just wait one second Sesshomaru," Kagome stomped her foot as her anger flared. "I am not running from anything. I don't like you not telling me about what happened with you and Inuyasha and personally I don't appreciate it. I didn't bring it up earlier because there were other things going on. Then, he disappeared so I figured he was in retreat for awhile and silly me I thought that discussing our problems took precedence."
"Furthermore," Kagome said as she started to step away from the wall toward Sesshomaru making him step back. "I don't have to discuss anything I don't want to. I am leaving because I don't want to argue with you. I would like time to access this whole situation. This is what I was talking about the other day Sesshomaru. Sometimes it is best to just take a few moments and think things over before you say something you would regret. What happened to "Rest assured I will handle things differently" Kagome mocked lowering her voice in imitation of Sesshomaru.
Having heard enough Sesshomaru all but yelled, "I am handling things differently. Normally I would have just shown you to the door. Instead I am standing here putting up with your verbal abuse in order to make you face this instead of running away so that we may discuss this."
"Why are you pushing this so hard? What difference does it make to you how I handle things?" Kagome asked angrily.
Leaning down so that he was face to face with her, Sesshomaru said in a cold, stern voice, "Because any wife of mine needs to be able to handle her own."
Kagome gasped as her eyes widened in surprise, "Wife?"
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