He showed up to the appointments again. After not seeing him for a week-three sessions- she was surprised when he came in and sat down. Kagome realized something was wrong and waited for him to speak.

"You were right." The words were harsh and clipped but she waited to see if he had anything more to add to them. When it looked like he didn't want to say more, she picked up where they had left off- social comparison.

"Who do you compare yourself to Sesshomaru?" There was a pause and then he asked for paper and a pen. Writing down his answers he gave them to her.

His father, his brother, other successful businessmen, and her? Blinking, she turned her eyes up towards his and noticed how he tried to evade her probing. They were finally getting somewhere it seemed. But more than that, Kagome was glad that he was finally accepting her and she felt admired.