CHAPTER 19

… The Perfect Holiday …

The sun was high and warm as the waves crashed onto the soft creamy sand. The sound of laughter rode the warm breeze. Gulls were heard but not always seen. But none of that mattered. She was relaxing on a deck chair, tanning in the warm sun on some beach… Some meaning she really had no idea where she was, nor did it matter or did she really care. Shippou was attempting to teach Rin how to play soccer. It was a slightly nerve-wrecking because every time Rin fell, Kagome wanted to jump up and help her. Shippou kept yelling at her to relax, and she kept replying with an "I can't help it".

Kagome blushed down at her bikini. She did not think she would even want to stand up in this thing without a huge towel to cover her. The bikini she wore was absolutely scandalous. It was scarlet red, barely covered half of her breasts and her underparts. Half of the buttocks where visible. But sadly for her she had no choice in the matter. Sango was instructed to take her shopping, and to pack her bag. The sandals she got with it though was absolutely stunning. The looked like something the ancient Greeks would wear. It had a slight wedged heel, and it tied to your leg with a string up to mid-calf. She looked up to the teens again and sighed. They were having a blast.

Kagome reached over to her huge yellow backpack that sat on the sand next to her. She rummaged though it for her water bottle. She emptied it almost instantly. Droplets ran down her throat and her chest, sending chills down her skin. Goosebumps rose, and again, she got reminded of her skimpy bikini.

"You do know I absolutely adore that bikini" she could hear the smirk in his voice,

She squeaked, covering her breasts with her arms. Sesshomaru chuckled, sitting down on the foot end of the chair and handing her an ice cream.

"Thank you," she blushed, bringing her legs up, trying to use her knees as cover,

"No, really Kagome… I can see everything I like," his eyes running over her hungrily,

"Stop it!" she squeaked again, trying to manoeuvre a towel to cover her exposed buttocks,

Sesshomaru could not help but laugh at her obvious, yet ridiculous distress. She was beautiful and he has been trying to make her see that over the past year… But she just would not…

He sighed, smiling at her. She was staring out over the blue and green waters, contently eating her ice cream. He would never have believed anyone a year ago that this would be happening… or even possible in his future. He had found someone to care for, and who cared for him and not his wealth. He had found someone who cared for little Rin… well not little Rin anymore if he looked at her now.

"What's the matter?" Kagome's worried eyes were studying his face,

"What?" he looked at her confused, she laughed,

"Whatever you were thinking about made you frown horribly," she smiled when his face softened,

"My apologies, I was just thinking about how time seems to pass so quickly," he shrugged,

"Ah yes," she sat back, "It does," she finished off her ice cream and put her hands behind her head.

She stretched out onto the chair again, her back arching slightly, unconsciously pressing her breasts forward. Sesshomaru dropped his eye from the scene and focused –or tried to focus- on her small feet. He placed them on his lap, massaging them softly.

"Mmm," was the only sound that escaped her exposed throat as she titled her head backwards,

Sesshomaru was having a hard time keeping his mind away from her seductive pose. His mind started to wander under the fabric of that darned bikini that Sango so humbly chose. His hands moved to her ankles, as he continued his soft touches. Kagome's moans made him smirk.

""Oh wow," she purred, "Oh my gawd,"

"I thought we agreed in Mi'Lord," they both giggled softly,

A vibration from her bag suddenly made him stop. A frown on his forehead again as he stared out towards the breaking waves. Shippou and Rin was busy packing up. A knot formed in his stomach and he swore it was difficult to breathe.

"Uhhh, Sesshomaru? Are you alright?" Kagome had managed to tug her ankles free and was sitting up straight.

Sesshomaru's eyes caught on her luscious breasts again, following another curse towards Sango.

"I am fine," he turned his head forcefully towards the children, now making their way up to them.

"Kay, so let's get going then," Shippou stated as-a-matter-of-factly when he reached them.

The distress that Sesshomaru was trying to hide so desperately was obvious to him. It was so funny but he knew not to laugh. One day the same would dawn on him and then he would need Sesshomaru's support – if he would give it to him…

Kagome noticed the silent conversation between them and felt more lost than before, but did not want to try to understand. She was happy that their relationship was coming along so well.

Rin was wearing a modest – Unlike my example, - bikini. It was blue with white stripes, with a bow in the middle, where her small breasts met. There was a small bow on each hip of the bottoms as well. She looked so beautiful, but kept her self-conscious arms folded over her flat stomach.

"Yes, we should get going," Sesshomaru still did not look at Kagome, this made her very nervous,

"It's such a beautiful day," Rin whispered softly, making Kagome smile and open her arms for a hug.

Rin, as always, took the opportunity and hugged Kagome close. Her smile as bright as Kagome's. Kagome reached for her beach shawl and covered her shoulders, handing Rin hers as well. Sesshomaru took the big yellow bag, and they head up towards their holiday home.

The small white beach house stood on steady pillars, keeping it out of tidal reach. The windows slightly tinted to keep the sun out. Rin and Shippou ran up the steps first, they waited on the porch, leaning against the rail to look towards the never ending blues and greens. Sesshomaru walked behind Kagome, which made her worry even more.

He quickly unlocked the glass and screen door, allowing the two teens to race inside and to their bedrooms. He held the door for Kagome but left as soon as it was closed behind her.

"We'll be off then," Shippou and Rin, dressed and ready and on their way to the door.

A slight bang alerted Kagome to Sesshomaru's whereabouts – their bedroom, and behind a closed door.

"And where exactly are you-"

"Oh we are going to the rink to rollerblade," Shippou held Rin's hand, she looked like she was going to explode,

"Rin, sweetie are you-"

"Yeah, she's fine, gotta run!" Shippou dragged Rin out of the little house so fast Kagome's head was about to spin,

"What the hell is going on here?" she asked herself, looking towards the bedroom door that was still closed,

"Sesshomaru?" she headed towards the door,

"Love? Love are you-"

She heard the door click as she reached out to the handle. Her fingers lingered in mid-air. Her heart dropped into the depths of her stomach,

"I am fine," she heard from the other side of the door, "Please give me a moment,"

"Oh-kay?" she felt even more confused, and worried at the tone of his voice,

"I'll pour some juice?" she tried,

"Uhhh, no…" she waited for him to continue,

"I want wi-, no juice… Champagne, it is in the fridge…" and then he was quiet,

Kagome just sighed and went towards the kitchen. She felt utterly confused, more than ever before. Think I'm going to down a bottle of vodka at this rate, she shook her head and sighed out loud.

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