The next few chapters have Sesshomaru beginning to make his move.
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Compliment
"I am impressed with your knowledge of this subject." Sesshomaru stated.
"I have some experience with trauma." Kagome said slowly.
"Your experience in the carriage?" he asked.
"Yeah. I didn't talk for a long time. I would constantly keep seeing it happen. If I closed my eyes it would become more vivid. I didn't want to go to sleep because I would dream about it." she explained.
"How long did you remain like that?" Sesshomaru inquired.
"A couple months. Souta helped a great deal."
"Souta?" he asked.
"My little brother."
"How did he help?" he questioned.
"He was born." she replied.
Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow at her answer.
"I know it seems far-fetched, but it's absolutely true. It had been about 5 months since the accident and mama had given birth. She had just brought him home and I was seeing him for the first time. He was so small and helpless. My mother asked me if I could be a great big sister to him. I told her I would be the best one ever. I stated to focus on helping mom out around the shrine, since my dad was with the kami. I would help her with changing Souta or helping sweep or just doing little things. I slowly started opening up again. By focusing on Souta, it took my mind off the accident and gave me time to deal with it productively."
"Is that what you are trying with Kohaku?" he asked.
"A little. I want him to look to the future instead of the past. I know this will sound starnge coming from me, a time travelling girl, the past can not be changed, but the future is what we make of it." she said.
"You are neither strange or a girl. You are and intelligent woman, with an insight that is unique and surprisingly pleasant." Sesshomaru stated.
Kagome could not hide the blush that bloomed on her cheeks from the comment. She did attempt to look down, but Sesshomaru put a claw under her chin and lifted her face up. She knew he was sincere from the look in his eyes, but she couldn't allow herself to hope for something more. She did not want to be hurt again.
Sesshomaru could tell she was fighting the reaction. It made him upset, but not at her. The whelp had hurt her badly, and now he would have to be patient. He knew she found him attractive, the spike in her scent spoke volumes on that subject. He also knew that the reward for his diligence would far out weigh any toubles he had to reach his prize.
"Thank you." she finally said, almost a whisper.
"You are welcome." he stated, then released her.
Kagome excused herself and joined the children. Sesshomaru watched her for a minute, then turned his attention to the children. Rin slept peacefully, the kit on one side and the boy slayer on the other. Once Kagome had settled in, Shippo shifted and turned into her, she instinctivly wrapped her arms around him. She was going to be a wonderful mother.