Yayy another chapter! Obviously that whole double spacing crap didn't work. I'm disappointed. I'll probably just keep it as it is and then change it later if I think of a way to make it more readable. I really suck at this whole writing thing lmao. Okay, let's get to it then! Review review review! :D
Chapter 14
Kagome sat staring into the fire eating her dinner. Sesshomaru had gone out and caught her a small rabbit to eat while she was bathing. It was very unlike him to do so, but she found herself smiling at the kind gesture. She munched on the rabbit while the fire warmed her skin and dried her hair. It was dark now and beginning to get chilly so the heat from the fire felt amazing. She finished her dinner and threw the rest of the bones into the fire. Reaching over to her backpack she unzipped it and pulled out her comb. Before she could reach up and begin combing through her wet hair a hand wrapped around her wrist and took the comb from her. Turning around she looked up to Sesshomaru with questioning eyes. Sesshomaru just quirked his eyebrow and seated himself behind her with crossed legs and began to comb through her hair himself. "I wish to assist you, miko." He said silkily against her ear as he leaned forward and sniffed her hair. Kagome's face flamed at his actions but she let him continue. "Okay…but why are you sniffing my hair?" She asked slightly embarrassed. What if he didn't like the way she smelled? "Fear not, little one. Your scent pleases this Sesshomaru. I was just merely curious as to what bathing oils you use." He said laughing softly. "Oh they aren't oils. It's called shampoo. It's a sort of invention from my time. It makes your hair healthier and gives it a good scent." She answered him. "Sham-poo." Sesshomaru said testing the foreign name on his tongue. "Your time is very different, yes? How drastically different could it be in, what was it you said, 500 years?" He asked. Kagome shook her head slightly. "Yeah, 500 years. That's quite a long time, well maybe not for you, but humans have advanced greatly in all of that time. Instead of huts, we have houses and large buildings with indoor plumbing and electricity. We don't need to use candles, unless the power goes out that is. We don't use horse drawn carriages anymore. We have these things called cars that are run off of fuel found in the ground. They're metal contraptions, though there are a lot more accidents involved. We also have airplanes, which can fly people from country to country. There's much more, but I'd rather not go great into detail for fear of disrupting time." She said happy that she had the chance to converse with someone who was actually interested in her time. Inuyasha had always just accepted things so easily and didn't question much, and when she would talk about things he seemed to not really care only asking if she had more Ramen. "Hmm, it sounds very different from this time. I do hope that I get to see this time of yours one day. Though I am a great demon, so it is likely that I will live thousands of years without aging much." Sesshomaru said finished with brushing her hair. Kagome just rolled her eyes at his statement. "Yeah I guess you're right." A sudden breeze swept by and Kagome shivered slightly. Sesshomaru noticed this and brought his hands up to rub down her arms in a continuous motion. "You are cold?" He asked softly next to her ear. That elicited another shiver from her but this one wasn't from the cold of the breeze. "N-No, just a bit chilly is all. I'm fine…really." She said softly. "If you wish me to stop, all you have to do is ask, miko." He said noticing her hesitance and slight embarrassment. Kagome turned around where she was seated and faced him. Sesshomaru frowned at being slightly pushed away. He had been very comfortable, if he had to say so. "No…it's not that. It's just that, well, Sesshomaru what's going on? You've been acting so weird? And you've…I mean…you've kissed me twice now. It's not like you. I'm not saying I regret it or anything but even you said you were confused. I'm just really confused as well and I need an answer if I'm going to continue searching with you." She said her face flaming at how much she had just told him. Sesshomaru stared wide eyed at her confession but started to smile a little when she said she hadn't regretted their kisses. "It is true that I said that I am slightly confused by what has been occurring between us, but I have decided to let things be and just take them as they come." He wondered if he should tell her what Goshinki had said about them being destined for each other, but decided against it. He would wait until they were more comfortable around each other. He didn't want to scare her off. "It seems that this Sesshomaru has started feeling a certain way about you, miko. I wish to know you more. I wish to court you in the demon way." Kagome just stared at him wide eyed. He wanted to date her? Like, actually date her? This was beyond weird. This had only ever happened in her dreams for kami's sake! "Y-You want to court me? Like date me?" She asked still confused and somewhat astounded her had even brought it up. Sesshomaru quirked an eyebrow at her terminology. "I am afraid I do not know what "Date" means. Is that something humans do?" He asked confused. Kagome smiled at his slight confusion. "Yes. It's like courting I guess. Humans do things for each other and go places to get to know each other better." She said answering his question. "Hn. It sounds a bit like courting, but demon courting is slightly different. Not only will I take you to beautiful places, but I will buy you presents to show you my affection." He said smiling. "Oh…you really don't need to buy me anything." Kagome said feeling awkward that he would be buying her gifts when she felt she didn't deserve them from someone as great as he. "I insist, little one. It is not about money, though I have plenty of it. It is about honour and affection. Besides, I wish to buy beautiful gifts for a beautiful woman." He said easing her feeling of awkwardness. "You think I'm beautiful?" Kagome asked stunned that he had voiced that thought. Sesshomaru just smirked. "Would this Sesshomaru ask to court you if you were not beautiful? You are the loveliest human woman I have ever laid eyes on. Not only are you beautiful, but your scent is wonderful as well. We inu demons look for mates using our senses. Our sense of smell being the main one." He said easing her self-conscience. Kagome just smiled and stuck out her hand. "Deal! Then let's court." She said smiling happily. Sesshomaru just stared at her hand before taking it and pulling her to him. Kagome fell against his chest softly and looked up into his eyes dazedly. Sesshomaru brought his head down and captured her mouth with his kissing her softly taking her breath away from her. "Deal." He said smiling.
Kagome lay awake staring up at the stars contemplating everything that had happened in the last 24 hours. She had separated from her group and went off on her own, well, with Sesshomaru. She had told off Inuyasha yet again. She had been attacked while she was naked. Sesshomaru had basically seen her naked and then he had kissed her passionately. Then to top it all off he had asked her if he could court her. She was ecstatic! She smiled brightly remembering his words to her. Then he had kissed her again! That was 3 kisses now. 'Wait, what if there's more? Of course there will be more. We're dating now! Or…er…courting.' She thought to herself. Things were turning out in her favour it seemed. The fates were actually being kind to her. Kagome rolled over and smiled softly before closing her eyes and falling asleep with dreams of a certain demon lord. From the tree across from her amber eyes watched her. Sesshomaru smiled softly noticing her happiness. "It seems we made the right choice." His beast purred. "Hn. Yes, it would appear that way." He replied softly before closing his eyes to rest.
Kagome and Sesshomaru found the path they had been on and started walking in the direction of the Northern lands. That was where it had been rumoured that Naraku was. They weren't far from it because they had already been attacked by two demons that morning and it was barely past 10am, according to Kagome's watch. Wherever Naraku was, demons were always trolling about. Kagome sighed to herself softly. Sesshomaru turned questioning eyes in her direction. "I just wish we could kill him already so I could get on with my life." She said answering him. "Hn. Yes I agree. It is rather tiresome." He said agreeing with her. "What is it you plan to do after we defeat him and get the entire jewel?" He asked her. Kagome just tipped her head to the side in thought. "Hmm, well if the jewel permits I suppose I wanted to stay here, but still visit my family. But if the jewel wished for me to go back to my time then I will start college and figure out what to do then." She said. "W-Wait…but then if I go back I won't be able to see you." Kagome said turning to him abruptly upon realizing. Sesshomaru just smiled at her. "Little one, I will travel across time to see you again. Like I mentioned before, I am a powerful demon. I would not worry if I were you. I will find you. All you must do is wait for me." He said stopping and lifting her chin with one hand. "I guess that makes me feel better." She said blushing. They began walking again and kept on until it was mid-afternoon. Sesshomaru stopped and sniffed the air lightly. "It seems that wolf is coming this way, yet again." He said sighing to himself. Kagome just frowned. "Fantastic. Just what I need." She noticed his jewel shards getting closer until she could see his dusty tornado closing in on them. All of a sudden he was in front of her, but instead of her hands being clasped in his, Sesshomaru's back was to her. "Oy! What's the big deal!" Kouga shouted at Sesshomaru. Kagome peered out from behind Sesshomaru and glared at Kouga. "Aye Kagome. How's my woman doing? Mind telling this dog to move?" Kouga asked smirking. Kagome was pissed all over again. That wolf was going to get it good this time. Stepping out from behind Sesshomaru she put her hands on her hips. "Kouga. I AM NOT YOUR DAMN WOMAN!" She said yelling at him. Kouga looked beyond confused at her words. "B-B-But…I thought that..." He stuttered. "I do not love you. I do not even like you like that. I have no intention of mating you. You are my friend and nothing more. I am already being courted by someone. So please, for the love of kami, stop assuming that I am going to mate with you!" She said huffing aggravated beyond hell. "Is that how you really feel? Why haven't you told me?" He asked slightly hurt. "I did, but you never did listen to me." Kagome said sighing. Sesshomaru stepped up and put a hand on Kagome's shoulder. "Kouga, heed the miko's words. She is not interested in you. It would be in your best interest to give up on your pursuit." He said glaring at the wolf leader. "Oh yeah? And I suppose she is interested in you?" He asked sneering at him. "Well, yes, I am actually. We are courting." Kouga just stared in confusion at what she had just said. "YOU'RE WHAT?!"