Chapter 7

Kagome woke up again to something soft, but it was not so much tickling as it was keeping her warm. When she was fully awake, she realized she was freezing cold! Quickly opening her eyes, she found herself laying in a huge, lavish room on an unusually large bed, wrapped in Sesshomaru's tail. And Sesshomaru? He was sound asleep next to her.

He looks so harmless when he's sleeping. And handsome. Settling down facing Sesshomaru, she watched him sleep until he stirred.

Sesshomaru, noticing Kagome watching him, cocked an eyebrow at her. She turned away, blushing furiously. That was when she realized she was naked under his tail. Gasping, she turned back toward him, blushing an even deeper shade of red.

"Sesshomaru, what the heck is going on? Where am I and why am I naked?" She didn't even want to think about who took her clothes off.

"For what is going on, I found you screaming angrily and unconscious. You fell into the river and got soaked to the bone. I believe that also answers why you are naked. I was warming your body with my tail. As for where you are, you are currently laying on my bed in my castle." Sesshomaru did not change his expression the whole time.

Kagome blanched, but recovered quickly. "Why would you bring me to your castle?" Even though I am glad to be away from Inuyasha.

"I do not need to explain myself to a human." Because you deserve better than that half-breed.

"Alright, last question. Where are my clothes? I'd like to get dressed." Kagome couldn't see her uniform anywhere.

"That atrocity is hanging to dry, but while you are here, you will not wear it. You will use what is in the closet. They are now yours to wear as you please."

Kagome was astonished. Sesshomaru seemed to be being nice to her! Why might he be doing this?

"Umm...could you please leave so I can get dressed?" I just can't get dressed in front of him!

"Fine." He carefully unraveled his tail and strode out of the room.

Thank god he's gone! Now, let's take a look at what's in the closet! Quickly shuffling over, Kagome flung open the doors and gasped. It was filled with incredibly expensive kimonos. They're gorgeous! I can't believe he's just giving these to me! Choosing one, she slipped into it and closed the closet. Shuffling through the doorway and shutting it gently behind her, she went to explore the castle.

Her exploration shortly ended when she found the garden. It was absolutely breath-taking. The sunlight was streaming in on roses, lilies, violets, and sunflowers. Pillars stood strong with ivy weaving up them. There was also a stone bench in the center. That was where she found Rin.

The child was picking the flowers, and watching as they magically grew back. She had a very large bouquet of just sunflowers. I bet Sesshomaru put in the sunflowers just for her. Probably made them grow back for her too. How sweet! Kagome smiled gently at the scene.

"Hello, Rin!" The girl quickly turned her head at the voice.

"Kagome-chan! You're awake! Sesshomaru-sama said that you needed to sleep and be left alone. He said it was very important. He looked very concerned."

Concerned? He looked concerned for me? Maybe he's not as cold as I thought!

"Kagome-chan?" Rin looked up at her, smiling brightly.

"Yes, Rin?"

"Are you and Sesshomaru-sama gonna make babies?" Kagome nearly had a heart attack. "Because it would be nice if Rin had some siblings. Little ones to play with!" Seeing something at the door, Rin quickly skipped over. Kagome turned around as fast as she could when she heard what the little girl said.

"Sesshomaru-sama, you and Kagome are gonna make babies, right?" Sesshomaru glanced up at Kagome, who blushed furiously.

"Perhaps, Rin. Why don't you pick some flowers for Kagome?"

"K!" Rin rushed off somewhere to gather flowers, leaving the two alone.

"It is getting late. I will see you at dinner." Sesshomaru left before Kagome could say anything.

Later that evening, Kagome decided to wear one of the more extravagant kimonos and put up her hair. She then headed down to dinner.

Sesshomaru was waiting patiently for her, but didn't expect to see what he did. Walking through the doors was a goddess. Kagome was wearing a black kimono with pink sakura blossoms. Her black hair was set up on top of her head, held by two pink pins. The moonlight through the windows made her skin look white. Because he was staring at her, Kagome blushed lightly, only making her more beautiful.

"What? Why are you staring at me?" Sesshomaru is acting a little weird.

"I'm sorry, you...you just look so...you look beautiful." Sesshomaru smiled at her.

He smiled! At me! God, he's gorgeous! "Thank you."

After Sesshomaru helped Kagome to her seat, they ate dinner in silence. Kagome kept stealing glances at Sesshomaru, but she didn't notice him glancing at her. When they finished eating, they went upstairs to go to bed. Then Kagome realized a dilemma.

"Sesshomaru, where do I sleep?"

"You will sleep in my bed with me."

"Oh. Ok." Why aren't I protesting more? What is the matter with me?

When they got into the room, Kagome quickly went behind a screen and changed into a nightgown.When she came back out, Sesshomaru was nowhere to be seen. Shrugging it off, Kagome climbed into the bed. While getting comfortable, Kagome sensed another presence in the room. Sesshomaru stepped into the light wearing absolutely nothing at all.