The two were having a wonderful time, neither realized just how late it truly was.

"Wow Sesshomaru, today has been nothing but amazing" she sighed happily as they laid under the stars.

At first arrival, Sesshomaru suprised her with a mini picnic for two. Afterwards they went swimming and played around. She knew he worked out, but those abs, biceps, calves, legs, . . etc, were simply delicious. The fact he thought she had a beautiful body as well did nothing to help her embarassment. He just laughed at her innocence and what an amazing sound that was.

Though they have been friends for the last couple of years, NEVER had she seen this side of him and she loved the idea she was the only one to see it. Not even Rin knew about it and she felt honored.

Now they laid together under the stars with him leaning against the tree and her laying in between his legs as she rested against his chest.

"This Sesshomaru has enjyed your company as well Ka-go-me"

She loved how he says her name. So much intimacy and promise of sinful things laid behind it.

"Sesshomaru, if you don't mind, there's a few things I've wanted to ask you"

He looked down and knew he could never truly hide anything nor deny her nothing with those beautiful eyes working against him.

"It is all about you Kagome, ask what you wish and I will provide an answer"

She smiled and slowly sat up facing him.

He didn't like the distance, how little it was, so he gently took her legs and slid her closer.

"Why do you blush when close to this Sesshomaru" he whispered softly kissing her neck.

Her soft moan were music to his ears.

"I...I...I thought I was asking the questions"

He chuckled and pulled away looking her in the eyes.

"Ask away Kagome"

"OK,. . . . . Have you ever been in love before"

"This Sesshomaru has never felt what he feels for someone else as he feels for you. I have courted many females but never for long. I merely needed release when I came into heat" he answered not feeling ashamed or embarassed of his answer.

"Why do you hate hanyou's and humans so much ?"

"I do not hate ALL humans and hanyou's. . . Humans I dislike because of their nature. They are greedy and unloyal creatures. I have met more than enough who will do anything in order to get what they want no matter who gets in their way. They cheer for eachother downfall and fight due to pure envy. I have met a few who will have many different suitors yet have a family at home unaware of their transgressions." He answered.

Kagome couldn't blame him for that, hell she hated most of her kind as well becasue she couldn't understand the crime they would commit to each other especiallly dealing with family.

"As for hanyou's it is the same. There are some hanyou's this Sesshomaru is proud to call allies but there are those that are weak and naive who only seeks power and wealth to be accepted but cause much destruction and enemies in their venture"

She never really thought of it that way.

"My last question and I think you know what that is. Do you really hate Inuyasha"

"No" he answered firmly.

"I knew it" she smiled happily "but why do you make it seem like you do"

"I do not"

Ok now she was confused.

"Since he was younger, Inuyasha's head has been filled with lies about this Sesshomaru on how much I despised his human blood and mother. He was but a pup so he would not remember the times he was first born I would watch over him and play with him and even help his mother, but soon that came to an end when I became old enough to train for the throne and title of Lord. Thinking he would be a hinderance to this Sesshomaru's lessons, they kept Inuyasha away from me. My father would inform Inuyasha that I was merely busy but it was too late. His head and heart was filled with anger and hurt towards this Sesshomaru. Of course I killed the ones responsible for those lies."

As he went to wipe away the tears that escaped her eyes, he continued to speak.

"But attacks on there lives became daily so my father had them sent away to a human village. I wanted to know where they were but father would not tell me in fear that I may be followed and give away their location. When I heard my father left war in search of his mate I knew something was wrong. My father is not one to back away from challenges. Once I found him, it was too late. Father was dead and Izazyio was as well but Inuyasha was no where to be found. I went in search for him to bring him back to the palace under my protection but I could not find him"

Ha hated how much his brother hated him, but couldn't really blame him because he was hardly there.

"By the time I heard word of him, he was sealed to a tree by a priestess. I couldn't see for myself becasue to many humans were around and I did not want to chance the harm to Inuyasha. I had too many enemies and they, whether human or demon, would use him against me"

"It was after he was released that I knew it was him. The time in the cave was the first time I had seen Inuyasha, but I could tell from his eyes that he despised me and blamed me for the death of his mother"

By now she was full on sobbing. She felt horrible for the two brothers. Set against each other by idiotic rumors and false hate.

"Why did you want his sword"

"I did not. Father left that sword for Inuyasha so he will not be taken over by his demon blood. I knew he would protect it by any means and used that as a training strategy. I wanted to see just how knowledgable he was with the sword. Everytime I came around there was a fire in his eyes that will never die. The desire to see me dead. If I taunted him, it only made him want to train more and become stronger. With every little visit I saw him progressing, but strength is only part of it. He still runs into danger blindly with no plan. Until he learns to use is head I can not have him at the palace"

"What do you mean"

"Inuyasha is very brash and stubborn. He doesn't think before he acts or speaks. I can not have our palace in disarray becasue of that"

She didn't miss how he included her in his future. She just blushed and gave a small smile.

"Why haven't you told Inuyasha any of this"

"Like I said, he is stubborn and more than likely would not believe me"

That was all she had for now.

She just enjoyed the time she had with him and went back to laying on him with his arms around her.

Never had he felt so peaceful. 24/7 he was always on guard no matter what, but right now with her he was relaxed enough to lower his walls and truly show him who he really was.

And ONLY she would see him like this.