I disclaim everything that needs to be.
Bold means a change in location and/ or time or time period. Italics are thoughts or Sesshomaru's inner demon talking, or flashbacks.
(Kagome means "Lost", Shynah means "she is a victor", Aia means "ruler of the house", Haru means "eternal treasure")
Love Letters- Chapter 17, Letter 18
Sesshomaru sealed the envelope and slipped it into the folds of his journal as his father stepped into the room.
"I saw Kagome, she said it was a bumpy morning?" Ken asked, sitting next to his son.
"Missing Haru, and this." Sesshomaru pulled Kagome's phone from his other pocket and played Hiro's voicemail.
Ken's face darkened, taking the phone in his hand. He was quiet as he sent a copy of the voicemail to his lawyers, then deleted it from the phone. He blinked in thought, wondering where to start with the updates for his son.
"I was speaking to the lawyers. Shynah and Hiro have no legal right to see the twins after they're born. Lia's guess is that they're going to try and make some sort of tabloid issue. Impose themselves on your lives. Hiro may try something still, but they advise you widen your public presence. Do some more interaction with your fans and clients, let Kagome help. The media will be drawn to the most exciting news, and if you two mysterious entities start documenting this exciting new chapter in your lives, even the basic things like how you're reacting to morning sickness will be better than anything Shynah will try and sell them."
Sesshomaru sighed, he wasn't thrilled about this new direction his father had taken in dealing with the Hiro situation. Sensing his son's discomfort, Ken put a soothing hand on his knee, "I'm also upping your security. We have to be subtle, because if the grander public notices what is potentially going on it'll be impossible to truly protect you all. We're staying quite vigilant, Son, your family will be safe."
Sesshomaru nodded and sighed, he wanted them safe more than anything. Knowing they had no grounds for any legal action soothed one long-term fear, but the short term fears only grew. He turned when the handle of Ken's office clicked open and someone stepped inside.
"Papa, can I see my phone? I'm sure Eri is gonna flip when she finds out I haven't been to the studio yet." Kagome asked softly, putting her hand on Sesshomaru's shoulder, watching as he kissed it gently.
"Here you are my girl, I deleted that message for you," holding it out to her.
She smiled, "Thanks. So besides Shin, who shall I be expecting at the house?"
"Oh my clever girl," Ken laughed, "you came for information too!?"
"I figured this would be part of the discussion," she shrugged as she allowed herself to be pulled into Sesshomaru's lap, her sketchbook and phone in her lap. She knew he wanted her close more than ever, especially after Hiro's reappearance.
"Shin will be joined by Ginta, Hakkaku, and Taiji. Two each. Eri will have Leon with her at all times, and Jaken will be accompanied by Katsuro."
"Shit, Papa, six? That seems like overkill."
"We don't know what he's planning, 'Gome." Sesshomaru whispered.
"He's right, dear, we have no idea what Hiro is planning on doing. We know he's dangerous. And we want you all safe. I'm not taking any chances. But I will ask you to pull that son of mine into the spotlight a little more. You've both expressed desires of being more open, and I think now's a good time to start easing into it."
Kagome nodded, "He's dangerous, I know. I've seen the fights."
Sesshomaru looked at Kagome, then his father. Ken's face held so much anger, and Kagome's so much sadness, what moment were they thinking of?
"I don't believe I told you this story, my son." Ken understood, "It was in the days after Haru's funeral, I spent a lot of time with Jii-chan at the house. He was old, and had trouble moving around. His son's death devastated him, and Shynah had just told the family that she and Hiro were going to marry the next summer, before Kagome and Inuyasha started high school."
Sesshomaru remembered Kagome's actions that night. She'd walked to their house, instead of riding her skateboard or having someone drive her. Nila, their housekeeper, let her in and told her that Inuyasha was out with Miroku and Kouga, sleeping over. She then knocked on Sesshomaru's door, asking if he'd come into the darkroom with her. During the divorce, all she wanted to do was work on her art, her paintings. And now, to mourn her father, she wanted to do the secret love they shared. The love he wouldn't be known for until after he was gone. They worked for hours, creating photos that they would both ultimately win awards for.
Ken continued as recognition flickered on his son's face, "Jii-chan was telling me all of this in the backyard, right outside Souta's window. Hiro stepped out and confronted us just as Jii-chan told me how disgusted he was with Shynah and Hiro."
"He pushed Jii-chan into the pool." Kagome said softly, "Papa pulled him out, did some CPR, and Souta called 911. And then…"
"I would do it again too; I beat the shit out of that scum. This was a grieving man, father of your ex-client-friend be damned. Who cares about Haru and Hiro's falling out?! This was an elder, devastated. He is a man that just had to bury his son."
Sesshomaru's arms tightened around Kagome's waist protective and furious about this moment he never knew.
"Papa didn't get arrested because they could tell Hiro was all coked out. Hiro was locked up for a few days but Shynah got him out.", She explained.
"And that's when Sleepover Saturdays started." Ken finished, "I wanted you kids to be away as much as I could legally. Shynah was always trying to accuse me of kidnapping until Jii-chan produced the legal statement Haru made that Jii-chan had authority over the children in his untimely absence. Once he proved it, as long as he gave his permission, you kids could be at our house. The courts found you much more stable and happy during those periods, so it made things much easier when we could actually move you in permanently. I wanted to keep you kids out of the drama so I fell back and let the boys take care of you in a way only they could."
"Hiro's face was so messed up; it was hard to be home because we knew he'd flip if he caught us laughing." Kagome stood, "I love you, Papa. And I know my dad is really happy you've taken such good care of us. You're the dad he wanted for us in his absence, and you were when he was around."
Ken brought Kagome into his arms and hugged her tightly. He'd promised himself that he would watch over his best friend's children. A promise he made to Haru every time he visited his grave. A promise he made to Jii-chan before his death, "I love you too, my daughter."
Sesshomaru watched the tender moment between Kagome and his father carefully. His father remained in the shadows of Kagome's life as she and Souta without their father. It was so long between their conversations, that when she was 15 and Inuyasha brought her home, they both acted as if it was the first time. They both wanted to start over, so that's what they did. But Ken was always watching over her and Souta.
Sesshomaru remembered being delighted that she wanted to spend more and more time with him as they grew into their adolescence. She told him that he made her feel safe for the first time when she was 13, on his birthday, long after Inuyasha passed out from his sugar high. They started sharing secret moments together more and more. Inuyasha was still claiming her as his best friend and object of protection from every guy, including his brother. They stood by and supported her as her home life grew more volatile, manifesting into her art. He watched her grow wild and experiment with Inuyasha and their other friends, all while maintaining her grades and projects. She played more music, teaching herself the guitar and forming a rock-cover band. She maintained an incredible balance over her vices, her steel will and self control being the one thing she felt she had that her mother lost. Her agency was her biggest endorphin, and aphrodisiac.
"Kagome, do you still want something to eat?" Sesshomaru asked as the hug ended.
"Eat? Didn't you two just come from lunch?" Ken laughed
"She's pregnant," Sesshomaru shrugged, "before this we only satisfied one craving."
Kagome's laugh rang through the room as she looked at her frantic texts from Eri, "my darling, I only want a chocolate chip cookie right now. And Eri is bringing some to the studio. She has "so" many plans to show me. Apparently the gallery location has options for the rooms and I have free control over each room's experience."
Ken held the door for them as they stepped out, handing Sesshomaru a thick file when he passed by, "I cannot wait to see it. You're due near the opening, are you not?"
Kagome paused, spotting Kagura sitting in the waiting area under the watchful eye of Ken's assistant, Mina. It was clear she was listening intently. She waited until Sesshomaru saw her too, and he squeezed her hand in response.
"Sort of. The gallery opening is July 21st. I'm not due until deeper into Leo season. Maybe even Virgo."
"Oh, how wonderful!" Ken cheered, patting his son on the back and noticing the overestimate Kagome gave in the wake of Kagura's presence, "I'll have your new schedules sent to Jaken and Eri." He excused himself to tend to Mina and Kagura.
Sesshomaru led Kagome out to the G-Wagon where Ah-Un opened the door to the backseat for them. She felt the flash of the cameras and waved a little as they tried to get a picture of her bump, asking her how far long she was. With her encouragement, Sesshomaru felt compelled to answer a few of their questions.
"Kagome! How far along are you?!"
"She's 16 weeks."
"Sesshomaru! Are you excited to be a father?!"
"Overjoyed. I couldn't ask for a better life than the one I have," Sesshomaru answered, helping Kagome into the backseat, middle row. Shin and Taiji were sitting in the first row, with Ginta sitting in the front next to Ah-Un and Hakakku in the third row. Getting in after her, he gave a wave to the paparazzi. The door shut and they were on their way to the studio.
In the car, Kagome scrolled through her phone as Sesshomaru checked his emails from his IPad. Switching to his home screen, he let his eyes gaze at one of his favorite pictures. It was a photo Kagome had taken of the two of them, he was staring lovingly at her as she beamed at the camera. The others in the car laughed and joked amongst themselves, while forming their plans via group-chat. Discretion was key, so they were in constant communication with Leon and Katsuro to know exactly where they needed to be and when. Sesshomaru's attention was brought to his phone, Izayoi texting about the gender reveal."
"My love, when is your next appointment with Dr. Kaede?"
"Tomorrow, 12:30, will you tell Mama Izayoi? I keep forgetting to text her but she needs to be there to get the gender envelope."
"Hm," he nodded and sent the information to his step-mother. He couldn't wait to see his children for the first time, "is there anyone else you want there?"
Kagome shook her head, "we'll get pictures to show everyone. But I think me, you, Papa, and Mama Izayoi would be enough. We'll bring Inuyasha, Kikyo, Sango and Miroku later." She yawned.
"Sleepy?" he asked, gently squeezing her thigh as she laid her head on his shoulder. He let his left hand wander to her belly, resting on the roundest part so he could feel all three heartbeats.
She nodded against him, putting her hand on top of his. Their rings next to each other. Sesshomaru used his right hand to take a picture of the scene with his phone. Hearing his father's advice about being open in his head, he posted the photo onto his instagram with the caption "my greatest gifts".
When they pulled into the parking lot of Kagome's studio, she'd been asleep for at least 20 minutes. Appreciative of her power nap, she smiled at Shin, holding open the door for her and helping her out. Leon opened the door to the studio, where Eri was inside waiting. Sesshomaru's phone vibrated constantly in notification for his 'vulnerable' post. The two settled into their workspaces, Sesshomaru in Kagome's office to work on his laptop, and Kagome in the main studio with Eri. Jaken and Katsuro soon joined them, with Jaken working in the office with Sesshomaru and Katsuro joining the others in the security office.
They worked for hours, Kagome sketching out exactly how she wanted each room of her gallery show. For the room with all of her nature and tree based paintings, she wanted the room to look like an actual forest. The entrance as a natural archway, made of tree branches and handmade silk flowers. Both would flow through the walls of the room, framing the paintings. Eri's eyes widened when Kagome said she was going to make different types of flowers out of the silk to put around the entire room. They would correspond with the paintings they were around. In another room, Kagome wanted only glow lighting, to emphasize the colors in the galaxies. This was the "Secret Admirer" room, filled with the floral-galaxy images Sesshomaru illustrated in his letters. Each took almost an entire wall, and the huge room held all five paintings perfectly. The lighting was meant to change on a rotating schedule, emphasizing something different in the paintings as the shades went from hues of blue, green, purple, and red. The main room was filled with her photography. The room was to be pitch black, with an orange spotlight walkway leading to all of the photographs, arranged in ways that created a new image, if one stood back. One entire wall was photographs of various parts of Sesshomaru's body. His muscles and tattoos were the main focus, showing great definition and detail. Standing back, the collection of images created the outline of his perfect form.
Kagome's phone rang, a FaceTime from Jakotsu, interrupting their work. She beamed at him as he held up swatches. He was helping Izayoi with the gender reveal party, and was over the moon excited about the decorations.
"Oh Kaggie, I've made everything so delicate!" He gushed, "everyone's going to be in white. Linen. It's on all the invitations so everyone knows. There's a gold and diamond chalkboard where the votes on boys/girls/or both will happen. This is also the announcement that it's twins, right? Anyways, perfect little Tiffany flatware and the favors are to die for! How ya holdin' up, Mama?"
"I'm good, Jakkie, I'm just so tired!"
He laughed, "don't let Sesshomaru hear you saying that. You'll be on bed rest faster than you can say 'naptime'."
"Oh he probably already knows. Papa wants him to relax a little so I imagine he's waiting for me to say something."
Sesshomaru smiled from the other room, he could sense her fatigue but was, indeed, waiting for her to say something. He was thankful in the moments hearing Kagome's confession, for his elevated hearing and the thin walls of the studio.
Mostly, he was getting a lot of work done. The work he did, answering emails and tending to the needs of the clients he only thing on his mind was the next day's doctor appointment. Looking at the time on his onyx plated Rolex, he knew Kagome was hungry again. He wrote an order for Jaken, chicken and fries this time, for her dinner. Then he closed his laptop and walked to the security office, letting them know that they were leaving soon. Collecting Kagome and Eri, Sesshomaru led everyone to the front lounge of the studio. Kagome had little protest, Jakotsu's call was exciting and took the rest of her energy. She wanted dinner, and to go to sleep. Lifting her into the back of the G-wagon, the paparazzi lights flashed. They only exhausted her more.
Kagome slept the entire way back to the house. Sesshomaru carried her to bed, Jaken following behind with their food. Putting Edward Scissorhands on their bedroom TV, he gently woke Kagome up to eat. She sat up, gave him a loving, sweet sleepy smile and started eating as he joined her in bed with his own food. Before long, they were both finished eating and Jaken cleared their trays. After pulling her shirt from her head and wiggling out of her leggings and bra, she Kagome curled up into his arms and quickly let sleep take her. Changing into linen pajama pants, he followed soon after.
*The Next Morning*
Sesshomaru woke up early, he was excited to go to the doctor with Kagome and see the babies. 8:30 AM. He wrapped himself in a robe and walked down to the West Library. He ran into Stasi, their housekeeper, on the way down, asking her to make sure Chef Tati are aware of Kagome's new pregnancy cravings, and asking for breakfast to be served at 10:30, with Ken and Izayoi's arrival due at 10. Settling into his desk, he thumbed through his texts and calls from the past evening. Kagura called, leaving a cryptic message about 'an interesting story'. He sighed as he dialed her back.
She tried to sound surprised when she answered. The excitement poured from her voice, "Hello Sesshomaru."
"Kagura. What's the story?"
"Oh well it seems a Hiro Onigumo has a lot of information about your little angel."
"Out with it Kagura, I don't wish to play your games."
"Oh Sesshomaru, and here I thought we could discuss it over lunch. But if you insist," she paused, hoping he'd stop her, "He said something about her being a cam girl in high school. And then he started talking about her mom? And how she's been trying to reconcile with them for years but Kagome refuses? I gotta say, it seemed hard to believe and I don't even like that girl."
Sesshomaru paused, "why are you telling me this?"
"anything horrible put out about your family would ultimately upset you. I don't play that dirty, Sesshomaru, but Yura might. I'm just warning you of what's out there in case shit hits the fan."
"I appreciate the warning, Kagura."
She hung up and Sesshomaru was left to his thoughts. He knew now that his father was right, anything they put out themselves would be more believable than anything Hiro and Shynah could throw at them. Kagome's been open about her relationship with her mother, her parents messy divorce was mostly public. Everything that could be known to the public, was. He turned back to his emails and got a little bit of work done before he went back upstairs to wake his love.
*Upstairs* ~lemon~
Kagome rolled over and let the sun warm her face. She was still tired, so she kept her eyes closed, but her hormones were waking her up to a very different type of need. The other side of the bed was empty, she could feel the emptiness and sighed. Her hands wandered down her body, exploring the curves of her skin until she reached her increasingly wet folds.
Sesshomaru heard the sigh as he quietly opened the door to the bedroom. He gently stepped into the room, listening to her moan in her self-pleasure. A smirk graced his face as he untied his robe and moved toward the bed.
Kagome, slowly teasing the bundle of nerves making up her clitoris. She felt the covers move off her body as her husband joined her in bed. His lips were on her skin immediately, peppering her skin with slow, hot kisses. His hot breath made her skin prickle as he made his way down her body. Her fingers continued, he captured the digits in his mouth, tasting the sweet wetness. He licked, relishing in her moan. He continued, licking and sucking on her clit, reaching to put two fingers inside her opening.
She shook against him with need, "please Sesshomaru!"
That was all he needed to be out of his pants, hovering over her, "you are more irresistible than ever", he growled in response.
She arched up in anticipation, "Sesshomaru…" she whimpered. He lined himself up to her opening, using every ounce of his willpower to not plow into her. He wanted the draw the moment out, make her want him even more. She writhed against him again and he lost himself in her.
The first thrust squeezed moans out of both of them, with a growl ripping out of Sesshomaru's lips as he sank his entire length into her. She was still early enough in her pregnancy for him to have her like this without fear of hurting the babies. Pumping in and out, he milked every sound he could from Kagome's lips. Her body was calling for him, responding to him in a way only he knew. His love built with his climax, as he ushered her to her own. He groaned and leaned over her body, kissing her. She licked his lips, deepening the kiss, pulling away just as he reminded her of his positon. He was still hard. Still ready to bring her to the edge again.
"You have a doctor appointment, love. It's time to get up." He whispered in her ear.
She giggled, "Oh good morning my darling."
"good morning", he kissed her cheeks, before pulling himself out of her, and helping her sit up, "take a shower, breakfast will be ready soon."
She smiled and lifted herself out of bed, "are you showering too?"
"yes, love, but I'll be on the other side. Or else we will absolutely be late." It was hard to say no, but the time glowed behind Kagome's head. 9:45. Breakfast would be served at 10:30, and his father and stepmother would be there soon.
Kagome stretched and walked to the shower, one arm holding her belly, "that's why we got such a big shower? So you could still see me naked and shower on your own?".
Sesshomaru pulled his robe back own and walked into the bathroom after her, "not the reason, but a wonderful bonus."
Her laugh was drowned out by the sound of both showers starting.
After their showers, they wrapped themselves in their towels and walked to the closets. Sesshomaru pulled on dark jeans, and a navy blue silk button down shirt, embroidered with deep green vines and subtle flowers. He wanted to be casual, they were going to the doctor and were sure to be mobbed by paparazzi. His stereotypical suits were most of what he was photographed in, usually limiting his public appearances to red carpet events, gallery openings, and all of Kagome's benefits. He was rarely photographed in the jeans and linen pants he'd been seen in lately. The magazines were already eating it up. The only son of fashion Mogul Aia Minami-Tashio was finally showing his interest in fashion. His mother often called him one of her greatest inspirations, and gushed over his fashion sense in interviews. But no one had really seen it. Kagome was one of his mother's muses, and she often photographed both her and Sesshomaru's looks, posting detail images on her social media accounts. Kagome had even walked on Aia's runway a few times.
In her closet, Kagome pulled on one of the t-shirt dresses Aia sent her. As her belly grew, she only wanted to be in loose fitting things. Remembering the event for the day, she opted for black flowy linen pants, and a red tank top. She wrapped a black lace cardigan around herself and stepped out, holding Prada slides.
Sesshomaru slipped his ring on and ran a brush through his long hair. Looking at his wife in the mirror, he watched her run a brush through her waves and and noticed the pregnancy making her hair curlier. She put on a pair of white gold hoops, a pair he'd given her. Her ring seemed to match everything, and she wore her engagement ring on her right ring finger. They walked downstairs just as Shin opened the door.
"Mr. and Mrs. Tashio, please, come in." He ushered them in.
"oh thank you Shin. Kagome! You look lovely! Still so tiny! Thank you for having us today." Izayoi gushed
"Of course Mama," Kagome hugged her, "I wouldn't have it any other way."
They all sat down for a family breakfast. After they chatted and shared their meal, they piled into the G-Wagon, Ah-Un driving them to Dr. Kaede's office, where the paparazzi was waiting.
*Inside*
Sesshomaru and Kagome were alone in the hospital room. Dr. Kaede just turned off the lights, and was rubbing the "goo" over her abdomen.
"And…. there's baby one." She said, "Sesshomaru…there's your baby."
Kagome felt Sesshomaru squeeze her hand, looking up at his face; she saw his mouth dropped open. She smiled, he'd never seen them.
"and….baby two. Both heartbeats strong. Both babies a good size, growing beautifully."
Sesshomaru was beside himself as he watched the screen. Dr. Kaede showed both babies, carefully avoiding their genitals, and took the 4D pictures. He didn't notice that his father and Izayoi had entered the room until he heard a soft sob.
"Oh mama," Kagome started.
"Dear, I've been crying all day. That wasn't me."
Sesshomaru turned and saw his father with tears in his eyes, his hand over his mouth.
"Kagome, your dad…." He started
"He's seeing it all through you, Papa." Kagome said quietly, Ken putting a hand on her shoulder, then patting Sesshomaru's back.
Dr. Kaede handed Izayoi a sealed envelope with a smile, "here's your secret."
As they cooed over the 4D images, Dr. Kaede printed the clearest possible images of the twins. She handed them to Sesshomaru as Kagome wiped her belly with a towel. He helped her sit up, and get down from the table. Izayoi and Ken hugged them both before they took their envelope and got into a sleek black Mercedes. Their driver, Klein, carefully navigated the paparazzi cars crowding the parking lot and headed back. Ah-Un pulled up next, as Sesshomaru opted to life Kagome into his arms. She was too tired, and the cameras were making it worse. She wrapped her arms around his neck, letting his carry her to the car and hold her until they were home. Once there, he carried her inside and laid them both on their bed. He rubbed her belly and listened to her drift off, focused on all of their heartbeats.
*Time skips*
Sesshomaru sighed as he expertly picked the chopped tomatoes out of his beloved's salad before taking it to her in the living room. Her 18th and 19th weeks of pregnancy left her nauseous at the smell of most foods, and Eri kept him up to date on all of the things she would want to eat. It was also hot. The springtime weather was unseasonably warm entering Kagome's 20th week, and she felt like she was melting. She dreaded how she'd feel in July, when she was nearing her due date. The fourth month felt the longest for the both of them, and had by far the most growing pains so far. Kagome's belly had swelled, very much showing, and she was always tired. Sesshomaru worked from home nearly every day, watching her paint in the studio from her favorite soft chair brought in from the Library. She sketched her ideas curled up against Sesshomaru's back, and he was often rubbing her swollen ankles. She dove into her gallery work, hand making the individual details for every room of her gallery show. she wanted to start the construction of the opening as soon as she gained her energy back, she could only supervise for so long. Her exhaustion led Sesshomaru to push the gender reveal party back, until she felt better.
The late April sun floated through the windows onto Kagome's outstretched legs. She scrolled through her phone, looking at the text updates Eri and Izayoi were sending about the next day's gender reveal party. She was incredibly excited and had convinced her husband that she was perfectly fine, and wouldn't be over stimulated by Izayoi's no doubt lavish gender reveal. Aia sent a very special jumpsuit that showed off her, now sizeable and round, bump.
Souta, citing a family emergency, got special permission to take his classes online for rest of the semester. The school was also acutely aware of his status, as Kagome's younger brother and Haru's only son, the open doors were as endless as the people trying to get in the Tashio good graces. She was happy he was with her, where she knew he was safe. Though he spent most of his time in the East Library, he always checked on her during the day; to rub her belly and talk to the babies.
Taking a photo of her left hand draped over her belly, she quickly texted it to Sesshomaru. Her wedding ring sparkled in the light of the midafternoon and he always wanted pictures of her belly. He was looking at it as he walked in the living room, handing her the bowl.
"we have to talk about names, beloved." He said quietly.
she sighed, taking a bite of her salad, baby names were difficult, "we don't even know what we're having yet."
"I know," he sat next to her, "I just want you to know I've been thinking about it. And we should start talking about it. We'll know tomorrow, after all."
She smiled at the excitement in his voice, she knew he was over the moon watching her body change. He could barely contain himself, he wanted to know.
Sesshomaru pulled Kagome's feet into his lap, massaging them. She turned her attention to the TV, the Entertainment Tonight theme music starting.
"Tonight, more clues to the Tashio Baby Reveal! The last updates from Kagome and Sesshomaru's Instagram's, examined."
Sesshomaru rolled his eyes. Why, and how Kagome found entertainment in their investigation of their unsubtle clues, he couldn't fathom. He was fine being more open, but that left them as the main focus of attention. He turned his attention back as the bronzed announcer quipped, "A Shynah Higurashi still remains active on her instagram as well, Trish. She posted yet ANOTHER bounced back package label of the Tashio Manor, showing a little more of their address this time. Think she'll release the whole thing?"
Sesshomaru used one hand to text his father the new information. Knowing that they were in a private residence, and their mail was already being screened by the security office before getting to the main house, but it was still something to keep an eye on. He could hear Ginta and Hakkaku in the kitchen with Stasi and Chef Tati.
"I'm excited too, Sessh." Kagome said gently, "tomorrow's a really big day."
"It calls for a celebration…" he growled, pulling her closer to him.
"let's go swimming!"
"Oh, I'll be swimming." He said, smirking and sweeping her off the couch, carrying her upstairs.
He made quick work of her underwear, lifting her dress and licking her thighs. She moaned, letting him spread her legs open. He kissed and licked his way inward, taking his time. The afternoon faded into evening as Sesshomaru pulled every sound he could from Kagome's body, bringing her to a slow building orgasm over and over.
*The next morning*
Kagome rolled over into her husband's chest. She remembered her husband tiring her out in 'celebration' of the gender reveal party. Smiling against him, she felt his arms wrap around her.
"Good morning, my love." Sesshomaru murmured into her hair.
"Good morning," she yawned, "we have to get up and ready for the shower."
"reveal." He corrected, he wasn't mentally prepared for the baby shower.
Kagome giggled and lifted herself out of bed. Sesshomaru watched as she moved gently to the bathroom, turning on the shower. He got out of bed himself, quickly making the bed and placing a small box on her side of the bed.
He stepped into the shower as Kagome stepped out. She toweled herself off, lotion-ing her legs. Pulling on a strapless bra, with a black lace thong, she pulled a brush through her curls. Sesshomaru moved quickly through his shower routine, never taking his eyes off of Kagome's attentive movements.
After laying out their clothes on the bench, she pulled on her custom jumpsuit. Aia designed the silk to be airy as it showed off her curves, belly included. She left her hair alone, opting for some winged eyeliner and clear lip gloss. Adding a gold arm band on her upper left bicep, she brushed her teeth.
Sesshomaru pulled on the brown linen pants he'd picked out, laid by his wife. His shirt was silk, like Kagome's, but white with lavender appliqués. He brushed his hair, handing Kagome her lavender slides, making sure she'd wear shoes that were comfortable. Their silence was cut by music playing downstairs and Inuyasha's voice traveling up the stairs.
"Hey 'Gome! It's time to go!"
"we'll be down in a few minutes, Inuyasha." Sesshomaru called after him, leading Kagome to the box sitting on the bed.
"Oh, Sessh, what's this?"
"It's a gift, for your big day."
"My big day?" she laughed, "this is for both of us. This is our family now. It's getting bigger, and now we get to find out what we're having."
He smiled, kissing her forehead, "yes, my love. But you are giving me the greatest gifts, so it is only fair that I shower you with gifts. Just open it."
She carefully opened the box, lifting the tissue paper out of the way to reveal a leather bound pouch on top of a dark wood-carved box. The pouch held a delicate silver chain, the pendant was a opal crescent moon, no bigger than a nickel.
"Oh it's beautiful, thank you." She said breathlessly, as he clipped it around her neck.
"And now we're ready for the reveal." Sesshomaru kissed her cheek, then walked to the staircase, holding out his hand to help Kagome down. She hugged Inuyasha when she reached the bottom of the stairs as Kikyo gushed over her outfit.
Stepping into his shoes, Sesshomaru nodded his thanks at Inuyasha and Kikyo for joining them. They whisked off to the location of the gender reveal party, Jakotsu and Bankotsu's summer house in Santa Monica.
They were the last ones to arrive, and everyone rallied around Kagome and Sesshomaru for their entrance. Everything in the backyard was sparkling, the ocean-view twinkling in the lights. There was a photo booth, a station where guests could design custom outfits and toys for the babies, and the formal announcement of twins on the voting board.
BOYS/ GIRLS/ BOTH?
ALL MOGULS
"It seems 'Team Boys' is winning." Sesshomaru commented, putting his tally mark under 'both'. It was true, 'Boys' was winning by a long shot, and it seemed Kouga was talking to people, helping sway the vote.
Kagome immediately got swept into the party, trying all the food Izayoi had catered. Sesshomaru remained nearby, enjoying the party but never drifting too far away from his hugely pregnant wife. She was 20 weeks. 5 months, and having a much harder time moving around than she'd like to admit. He wanted to be nearby.
The hours passed and more and more votes were tallied. All of their friends celebrated with them, as taking pictures. Kagome wanted pictures of everything, and Sesshomaru was happy to oblige. Finally, Jakotsu and Izayoi stood on the main deck, gathering everyone's attention.
"Everyone! It's time!" Jakotsu cheered, "Bankie, bring out the canvas!"
Bankotsu wheeled out a huge canvas, with a photo of one of Sesshomaru's favorite images on it. It was a photo she took of the two of them, at his request. Kagome and Sesshomaru stood in front of the wall sized mirror in the ballet studio, having just finished their workouts. Kagome's yoga, and birth poses, and Sesshomaru's strength training. Kagome was in an oversized shirt and leggings, with Sesshomaru in his own workout clothes standing behind her. He held her belly with both hands, as she held her phone with one hand and her belly in the other. Jakotsu added a heart mirror next to the couple, and two black balloons were on the inside.
Sesshomaru and Kagome held the darts carefully as everyone watched, waited, and filmed the coming moments.
"One! Two! Three!" The group counted down, and they released the darts. Pink and blue paint burst from the balloons.
"both!" Izayoi screamed as Sesshomaru enveloped an emotional Kagome in a hug.
It felt like it was just the two of them.
"It's both, Kaggie. It's both!" he whispered into her hair. He could feel her happy tears on his shirt.
"we got both, I can't believe it." she whispered, she turned her face towards his, "I love you, Sesshomaru."
"I love you, Kagome", he leaned down to kiss her.
After they pulled apart, they were bombarded with congratulations and questions. Mostly about names. The rest of the party was surrounded in laughter, Kagome curled into Sesshomaru's embrace everywhere they went.
When it was time to go home, Kagome was more than exhausted. She thanked Jakotsu and Izayoi again with kisses on their cheeks, promising to send for the canvas the very next day. Sesshomaru thanked them with a hug, and lifted Kagome into the back of Ah-Un's car. They drove home in loving silence, Sesshomaru carefully carrying Kagome upstairs and undressing her before putting her to bed. He changed into his own pajamas and sat at his desk.
My beloved Children,
One of you is a boy. And one of you is a girl. We know, now. I know my heart has no bounds when it comes to you three. My brilliant Son. My enchanting Daughter. My ethereal Wife. I still think one of your names should be Haru, my boy. I think of "Caia", my daughter, because I only rejoice when I think of you. Kei, my blessing, maybe. Makoto, maybe…there's so many options. Your mama has some, too. I cannot wait to meet you.
Love universally,
Daddy
"Sesshomaru?"
He looked up from his letter, "yes, beloved?"
"I like Haru, too" She said sleepily, rolling over to cuddle his pillow. He smiled and sealed the envelope, getting in bed with his love.
*that's it for this chapter! Next up is the baby shower and everyone else seeing the babies. Plus some name decisions? Let me know what y'all think! –Inu'sgurl97 *