Kagome smiled goofily as she lay in bed next to Sesshomaru. It was Rin's birthday but the now eight-year old had been put to bed and Sesshomaru was finally allowed to act on the impulses he'd been withholding all day. Seeing Kagome in a sexy bikini as she entertained the children at Rin's pool party had severely tested his self-control. It was good that Rin was quite tired and slept almost immediately when she hit the bed because he was sure he couldn't wait a minute longer to pounce on his sexy wife. Now, after sating both their appetites the two lounged in bed.

"I love you." Kagome stated suddenly pressing herself to his side. "I kind of realized how much of a cranky person I've been the past few weeks and I'm sorry for it." Sesshomaru turned so that he was able to gather her more easily into his arms.

"Nothing you did was wrong Kagome. Now, get some sleep."