AN: I'm oh so terribly sorry that I haven't updated :( My original computer didn't have word and than that computer broke so than finally we got a Windows 7 and I'm going to try my very hardest to update sooner :) I'm sorry to those who liked my story and our probably wondering what happened to it, again I'm going to try my very hardest to update faster, well I hope you enjoy.

Chapter 10

Kagome's POV

I'd have to say that after the nights events I was glad to be home, I jumped into the shower and tried my hardest to wash off the stares of lust filled teenage boys. My shower didn't end there though, turning my shower to the hottest it could possibly get I sat down and let the water wash over me in a water fall of cleanliness. I couldn't get the way Sesshomaru stared at me, or the way he seemed to have jumped to my rescue. Mr. Ice lord, saving me when just the other day I was talking back and yelling at both him and his brother, than again he did show kindness to me when my dad was here. It didn't make any sense, all the time I've know the Tashio boys; Inuyasha was this loud obnoxious arrogant thinks he owns the world type and Sesshomaru was a cold isolated chip on his shoulder thinks he owns the galaxy. All of a sudden we're starting to become friends, and besides Inuyasha's girlfriend hating me I'm technically part of the "IN" crowd were never in a million years I thought I would be, honestly I would of rather died than sank so low to kiss the ground they walked on, however they were easy to get along with….once you yelled at them and basically called there bluff. I guess it goes to show how you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, especially when it could be a really good book, but I've yet to find out since I'm only reading the back cover.

The hot water was starting to run out, and I sighed as I had to get up, and turn the water off letting me defend myself against the cold air with only a towel. Drying myself off quickly I pulled on a white cotton shirt and some light blue with white strips boxer shorts, I ran my long raven locks into a pony tail before cuddling with my warm sheets, waiting for my dreams to take over.

Kagome's Dream

My clothes are in shreds, and I can feel that my wrist have some sort of metal locking me in place. My face feels bruised and I'm tired, oh so tired. I feel broken to the point that whatever I'm going through I'm just ready to give up. I can feel the hot breath of someone else in the room, can hear them laughing as they see me tortured and broken. Whoever it is feels like they won, and that gives me whatever fighting spirit I have. I know this much I don't want to give them the satisfaction of winning.

"Kagome….Just give up. Just fall, and give yourself up to me."

I strained to pick my head up, and all I could see in the dark was the knowing smile that I had already lost whatever game it was I was playing.

Clawed hands caressed my skin, sending shivers down my spine and goosebumbs on my bare flesh; I felt whosever claws scrap my face hard enough to break skin but not deep enough to bring scars. A wet tongue than proceeded to than lick the bleeding wounds. "Mmmmm…tell me why, little miko you taste so delicious, tell me why it is that I want more."

I cannot contain the whimper that escapes my lips, I hate the feeling of weakness the feeling that I was so wishing for a savior to come break down the doors and save me from this nightmare, the feeling that I couldn't save myself. Distracting me from my train of thoughts I felt the hot bruising kiss against my lips, no restraint, nothing but the raw unrequited passion. I felt extremely sick, my head spinning but I could do nothing but take the forced feelings and then hear the cold laugh of my captor.

*end of Kagome's dream*

Waking with a start, my heartbeat racing and pounding within my ears, covered in sweat and breathing hard I turned to look at the digital clock to see the neon blue lights mocking me and they glowed 3:15. I got up and went into my studio, I couldn't draw to save my life but I could somewhat paint and although I wasn't Picasso it calmed me down. Trying to understand the cruel nightmare I started with strokes of blacks, reds and grays, adding my own tortured face and the cold smile that still made me shake. I repeated in my mind that it was nothing more but a worst case scenario, of the Naraku incident at the party, thank Kami that Sesshomaru was there to save me….Sesshomaru with those golden eyes like the sun, who always seems to be there when I need him most…WAIT what the H-E double hockey sticks am I saying? I don't need anyone saving me least of all Sesshomaru who I did hate just a few days ago not even a few just yesterday I hated the Tashio brothers with a passion now all of a sudden I'm saying that Sesshomaru is my savior?

This is what I get for waking up and not going to sleep straight away, getting up I can't help but give one last look to my painting, and that smile, that awful dreaded smile. Not giving it a second thought I quickly found a tarp to place over the picture so I didn't have to see it, then I went and once more lay down on my bed. Staring up into the darkness the night seemed to quiet for my taste, grabbing the remote from underneath my pillow I lightly played Yanni -The Storm. The classical music put my restless mind at ease, and slowly I drifted back to sleep with the only the sound of the beautiful orchestra to prove that I was ever awake.

Later on

I woke to gentle sound of knocking, poking her head threw the door my mom came in. "Kagome I know you really don't want to sweetie but you're dad's on his way." I tried to ignore the words that poured out of her mouth I mean really what words could sound so wrong coming out. I shuffled around on my bed letting my mother know I heard her and when I heard the door close I knew it was time to get up. I walked as slow as I could, dreading my father…father what kind of father has he been lately? He hasn't.

Still I could always try the demon child routine, maybe than instead of going through a lawsuit my dad will just not want to deal with me. Ha-ha yeah! It could totally work.

"Do you always smile so evil this early in the morning?"

"Holy fiddle sticks and nonsense! Sango you scared me!" Sango plops down on my bed laughing; well I guess it's what I get for being lost in my thoughts and not paying attention to my surroundings.

"Don't you know better than to scare a person deep in thought?" I ask no longer spooked by my best friend, "Hmmm no, no can't say I did."

"Why are you here Sango?"

"Well after you left the party last night Inuyasha came up to me, at first I thought he was going to ask where you were but then he just started talking to me like I've been one of his friends since forever, than …"

"Sango," I cut in, "Does this story have a point? I don't mean to be rude but I have to get ready for my dad." I said ending with a grimace on my face.

"Yes it does if you would let me finish!" I shrugged throwing my hands up in defeat. "So I guess to get to the point I think Inuyasha has a crush on you!" She started squealing like an 8 year old child who got promised ice cream. I stopped my abnormally slow walk and stared at her, not sure I heard right I just stared. I passed off the sentence to continue my abnormally slow walk.

"Kagome did you hear me?" "Yes Sango, I heard you, I just don't believe you. Why on Heaven and Earth would he have a crush on me? He had Kikyo, and even than I've only known him for like three days so what's the point? Remember I used to hate them? And even if I did get with him, oh goodness I can hear the rumors now "did you see her? Yeah she's always been in love with him. No I think it's for the money. Why would she need money?" I'm not becoming a part of a collector's edition."

I pulled out black bra with a white tank, along with a pair of skinny jeans and plain black TOMS. If I trying to get my dad mad, what better way to start than with his baby girl is dressed? After changing my mom walked in, "Kagome what are you wearing?" "I'm trying to get dad mad." "I understand that dear but please don't make it look like I raised you wrong." Sighing I knew she was right, and the last thing I wanted was to get my mom into trouble. That would only look worse with my dad and he would have his lawyer on my mom even more, blah!

Changing bras but not outfit I was ready by the time the doorbell rang, wow some balls to actually ring the doorbell. I grabbed the yellow bag that I had stuffed everything into and the skateboard before heading out the door. I was ready for anything!

"Hey Kagome,"

Except maybe Joseph standing in front of me, as a reflex my miko energy formed in my hand, but it wasn't until he crouched into the fetal position that I realized this time he wasn't a threat to me. I let the light disparate and crouched down beside him, "I'm not going to hurt you unless you give me a reason." Slowly he released from his position and stood up, getting a good look at his face I saw that there were slight bruises on his neck and eye area, and that meant he was probably hurt real bad yesterday since demons a quick healers.

"So I got two weeks of dentition after my three day suspension." He started.

"Not my fault." He got quiet after that, "But I wanted to apologize I didn't realize you were Sesshomaru girl." He said ending with a deep bow of respect.

"I'm not, his girl." I said to him with a question on my face, what on Earth would give this guy the assumption that I was with Sesshomaru? A little voice in the back of my head told me that he did take me to his house and then let me escape away from my dad with him, I told the voice to shut the hell up.

"Then why would be take your defense? Why would he come to my house to give me a personal warning to stay away and to apologize? Why Kagome would he put his own protective barrier around your house?"

It wasn't until he mentioned it that I felt the barrier around the house I stretched my powers and felt his aura surge as mine touched his.

"Wait he told you to come and apologize?

Nodding his head he spoke again, "I never imagined Lord Sesshomaru would ever visit my household and when he did it wasn't a good thing. You don't realize how scary he is when he's angry. Anyway I hope you accept my apology."

And without waiting for an answer he turned on his heel and walked away. Sesshomaru really, first Sango now Joseph, honestly nothing is going on. But then again…maybe it has to do with the way he looked at me at the party, maybe it has to do with the way he defends me, maybe it's the fact that I did judge a book by its cover that I'm starting to believe them. Maybe it's because now that I think about it I have a crush on Sesshomaru Tashio.

AN: Again sorry for such a long time period between the chapters but I have a lot more time on my hands now Well I hoped you enjoyed and I can't wait to see the reviews! 3