Crooked Teeth

by Silver Standard Society

Through usual mishap, Kagome's been separated from the group. Through unusual circumstance, Sesshomaru has decided to return her. Unless, you know, he kills her first. A long story told in short snippets. Complete.

80. Who's Using Whom?

80—Who's Using Whom?

Explanation given, Sesshomaru felt peeved by the insult.

"Look, I know I was a little…upset," Kagome explained herself as best she could, "But we made a deal didn't we? You'll return me safe and sound."

"For a price," he reminded.

"We'll talk about that when the time comes," Kagome said with a defiant tone. "But in the meantime, I do need your help. I don't have any arrows and my archery kind of sucks anyway. So I'm appreciating your protection."

Sesshomaru paused, thrown by her subtle gratefulness.

"…For a price," he insisted.

"Yeah yeah, I heard you the first time."