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Previously:

"Of course. I'll finish up for you here." She said. Kagome nodded and ran out of the room.

"Think this will work?" Inuyasha spoke up. Sango shrugged.

"If not, I'll beat the shit out of your brother for you." She said, walking towards the stage to continue working.

Chapter Fourteen- The Mistakes We Make

Kagome sat in traffic on the highway, her arms and legs shaking as she waited. She was nervous. Beyond so. What if he didn't forgive her? What if he hurt her even more? What if she made an even bigger fool of herself?

"Stupid," she mumbled to herself. "You're acting like a child over this." So many thoughts were swimming in her head, she barely heard the honk of the car behind her as the light remained green. She slowly pressed on the gas and followed the GPS to where Inuyasha had said to go.

An hour later, she was pulling into a neighborhood along the shore. The cool air made the place look deserted and each house was five times the size of her apartment. Looking to fit over twenty cars in each floor of the three story house.

"This is it," she mumbled as she pulled into the driveway of an old rustic looking house. It was funny how such a out of place house for the beach could fit in so perfectly. She parked her car and sat there for a moment. How was she going to go about this? She knew he was home. His slick silver car was parked in the open garage door, as well as a black ducati with aluminum grey trimming. Quickly, she got out her phone and pressed speed dial.

"Hello?"

"I can't do it," Kagome cried.

"Kagome?" The woman asked.

"Sango, I can't do this. What if he doesn't forgive me?" She asked. She heard a snort.

"Kagome, you are the most reserved person I know, recently, you went out of your shell and actually lived! Don't back down now just because your scared. Come on, whats the worst that can happen?" She asked. Kagome groaned and looked a head.

"He'll reject me," Kagome supplied. She could almost feel Sango's eyes roll.

"Shut up and go!" She said before hanging up. Kagome sighed and grabbed her purse before getting out of her car and slowly walking up the flight of stairs which led to two dark colored wooden doors. She slowly pressed the doorbell which chimed deeply. Seconds later, a woman wearing black and white answered the door.

"What can I do for you?" The woman asked.

"Hi," Kagome said awkwardly. "My name's Kagome. Is Sesshomaru home?" She asked. The woman looked at her.

"I'm afraid he has stepped out with the young child. Shall I tell him you stopped by?" She asked. Kagome smiled.

"He's with Rin?" She asked. The woman nodded.

"Yes. They are behind at the beach. If it is urgent, I shall send someone?" She asked. Kagome looked around. She wasn't expecting to not see him.

"Do you mind if I walk out there? He knows me. I swear," Kagome said. The woman looked hesitant.

"If he gets mad, I promise I will defend you." Kagome said. The woman shook her head.

"I am not allowed to invite anyone in without Takahashi-sama's consent." She said, slowly closing the door.

"Please!" Kagome said, finally letting her inside jitters, show through. "I-I met him some time ago. We clicked and I made a mistake and lied to him. I need to talk to him. At least to apologize. Is there anyway I can see him?" She asked. The woman looked at Kagome then back into the house.

"You stay quiet and go to beach through side gate?" She asked. Kagome nodded.

"Good. Go around garage. It is big and brown. You cant miss it. The sand path will lead you right to the beach. They should be in eye sight from there," The woman said, smiling and closing the door. "Good luck," she whispered. Kagome smiled and thanked the lady before following the instructions.

When she reached the sand path, Kagome removed her booted shoes, finding it that much harder to walk in on sand and was thankful she did because the cold sand did wonders on calming her nerves, even slightly. When she reached the beach line, Kagome could see Rin splashing in the water with Sesshomaru watching over her. He was wearing some beach shorts with a white t-shirt. He had on flip flops and his hair was lose, letting it fly in the wind. Rin was wearing a orange and pink stripped bathing suit. She turned and smiled at Sesshomaru, showing him a sand dollar she had found and screamed in delight when she spotted Kagome standing at the top of the beach.

"Kagome!" She screamed, racing out of the water and running to Kagome who looked at Rin with a panic in her eyes. Sesshomaru turned around to see Kagome standing there. Shock evident in his eyes.

"Hi Rin," Kagome smiled down at Rin.

"Kagome, what are you doing here?" She asked. Kagome smiled.

"I came to talk with your dad. Can you give us a minute?" She asked. Rin pouted slightly. Kagome just got here, why would she was Rin to heave?

"Rin, go inside. Jaken will make you a snack." Sesshomaru's voice sliced the wind and reached Kagome's ears. Rin looked at her father and pouted slightly but nodded, hugging Kagome and running toward the house.

"Sesshomaru," Kagome said to him, letting her eyes lock with his as they stared at each other on the abandon beach.

"Kagome," he nodded toward her in a greeting. A tense, tight, and somewhat awkward greeting.

"Sesshomaru," Kagome started again. "I wish I knew how to say-"

"I'm sorry," he cut her off. Kagome looked up at him.

"What?" She asked. She was expecting so much more of a fight for forgiveness.

"I said I'm sorry. Not for getting mad at you about you lying to me, I feel I wasn't out of line with that, but for calling you such names. You are not a whore or a gold digger. For that, I apologize." He said monotonly. Kagome looked at him.

"Sesshomaru, when we first met. . ." she trailed off. How was she going to explain? "The reason I hid who I was at the party was because. . ."

"Why, Kagome?" He asked. "Why did you pose as someone else who I've gone nuts looking for? For fun?" He asked. Kagome quickly shook her head.

"Me and you don't mix!" She said finally. "You are one of the richest people in Japan, I am some weirdo who is just trying to get by in life. We met through luck and my best friends weak immune system. At first, when I came to the party, I wanted to get back at you. A part of me was angry at how you treated me after you helped me at the bar and how easily you casted me aside. At first I found it fun to watch you squirm," she said. Sesshomaru glared at her.

"So it was a game to you-" "But then it changed!" She finished.

"Then you started opening up to me. You started telling me things nobody knew about you. Things I could only imagine how hard it was to tell me. Once you explained everything about Rin to me, I knew I couldn't keep it a secret anymore. But I guess I held everything in a bit too long." Kagome looked away. Sesshomaru stayed silent.

"I'm not asking for forgiveness. Yes, I would love it, but I understand that lying to you about that was not something to take lightly. I just want a second chance. Where I will be honest with you and myself." She said. Sesshomaru looked at her.

"What will it take?" Kagome asked. "How can I convince you to try again with me?" She asked. Sesshomaru continued to stare at her.

"What do you want me to say, Kagome?" He finally asked. "I thought I could trust you. Hell, I told you things even my parents don't know." He said. Kagome has never seen so much emotion on his face before.

"You can trust me." She whispered. "We all make mistakes. This one, particularly large, but let me try and fix it." She begged.

"I don't think so, Kagome." Sesshomaru said, turning and walking passed her inside. Kagome closed her eyes and turned after him, running up and standing in his way of the narrow path.

"Hi," she outstretched her hand. "My name is Kagome Higurashi. I am a college student majoring in the arts, I live with my best friend, I have a little brother and a cat named Buyo. My dad died when I was ten and I just met this really nice guy underneath all the walls of ice he wears. At first, I thought he was a prick but then I got to know him and made some mistakes. big ones, and I want nothing more than a second chance. At first it was a game but then I realized something about this guy that I can no longer ignore no matter how much he may want me to." Kagome said, tears stinging her eyes. Sesshomaru looked at her.

"And that is?" He asked quietly.

"That I am madly in love with him." Kagome said boldly, shaking her outstretched arm once more and looking him dead in the eyes. Sesshomaru looked at her. If kagome wasn't mistaken, a spark of surprise ran across his face before he took a deep breath and grabbed her hand.

"My name is Sesshomaru Takahashi. I am a businessman and live by myself and have a daughter named Rin. I have an obnoxious half-brother and care for both my parents greatly. Recently, I met a woman who pissed me off to no end, spilling coffee on my suit and playing mind tricks on me nonstop. But then I met another woman at a party and danced with her and had an amazing time. Now I know that both women are the same person and I've been kept in the dark about it when it seems it was obvious to everyone else." He paused and Kagome looked down, ashamed of the terminol she caused within Sesshomaru. "But, somehow I think I may love this human woman too." He said. Kagome looked up at him, tears now pouring over her eyes. She let go of his hand and jumped into his arms, wrapping her hands around his neck and nuzzling her head in his shoulder.

"I'm sorry," she whispered over and over again, holding him tighter every second. Kagome pulled away to look him in the eyes just in time to see his mouth fall onto hers.

Her arms instantly wrapped around his neck and tangled in his long hair and she felt his arms creep into her lower back and pull her closer. Her mouth molded on his as his tongue shot into her mouth. Kagome let out a happy sigh as their tongues danced. She could feel him smirk against her lips as she let out a light moan as well. A few minutes later, they pulled apart.

"What now?" Kagome asked, a bit breathlessly. Sesshomaru grabbed her hand in his.

"Now, you stay with me." He declared. Kagome smiled.

"I love you," she sighed as they walked back to the house. She could have sworn Sesshomaru smiled and laughed a bit.

"And I you, love. Come, I know for a fact the half-breed and your friend are awaiting a happy call from you." He said. Kagome nodded and gave him a hug.

Believe it or not, Kagome was beyond glad she put on that mask in the first place and would not take it back for anything in the world because they way she felt now was better than anything she could have dreamed of.

OMG! OMFG! IT IS DONE!

Well, a prologue is still to come...but its done!

I know, it was such a long time for this update, but I hope you like the ending!

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~Lizzy