SeshoumaruXkagome-fanfic by XxCaddyxX

Chapter 1&2

Today was the big test day. I had recently come back from the feudal era to take one of those really important exams that would determine my future. Even though I had the worst attendance in the history of my school it didn't really matter to me anymore. I think this will be the last one for me; take a break from the whole study and stress thing. I've decided that I'm going back tonight. Inuyasha and the others are probably anxiously awaiting my return. I even bet Inuyasha will come get me if I take too long... like he always does. That idiot just doesn't know when to back off.

Ten minutes into the exam everything seemed fine until I completely blanked. My intense study (cram) session the night before was failing me! Remembering my earlier promise, I instead bubbled in answers that made a smiley face on the answer sheet.

After school let out the list of items that needed shoving into my yellow bag flooded my mind. I sighed as my home of the past 15 years entered my range of sight. I was ecstatic about being home, but it didn't feel complete when my closest friends were 500 years behind me and it was my sole destiny to defeat a man that was already dead in my present time. On entrance to my home, I gave the usual hello to my mother and headed for the stairs. I began quickly packing down items into my lemon colored bag as soon as I got to my room; stretching it to the limit with clothes, medications, food and everything else that might possibly be needed. Time was of the essence if I didn't want Inuyasha's calloused hands shoving me up the well.

Finally finished with packing I headed downstairs. Goodbyes were in order; mom, Souta, grandpa, they were all waiting for me. I hesitantly gave them intimate hugs and wished them well. I promised I would try to cross through the well if ever I was nearby. My family had tears in their eyes but they all knew that I had important things to take care of and wished me luck.

At last, I went to enter the shrine. But as I reached for the sliding door, Inuyasha harshly forced the old door open before I had the chance.

"What's taking you so long Kagome? We were waiting for you for practically a whole week! What gives?"...

I tensed and took a deep breath before shouting my thoughts at him.

"I WAS COMING OK! I HAD A STUPID TEST AND I DON'T NEED A STUPID YOU PUSHING ME AROUND ALL THE TIME!".

Inuyasha had a dumb look on his face and simply pushed me over to the well and told me to get going. I always hated this side of him that was inconsiderate and rude. I briefly slapped his hand away and hopped in myself.

I smiled as the familiar blue light engulfed me and my "friend" that always faithfully brought us to the other side. Landing safely, I scaled the side of the well using a vine that I had thrown over many months ago upon my first arrival. Quickly I was greeted by the rest of the group and embraced by my petite furry friend, Shippou.

Nostalgia washed over me as I took in the scenery. Sango and Miroku seem as friendly as they were before my leave and Shippou was amicable as ever. I feel so fortunate to have such friends. 'I wonder what we're going to do today? Maybe we'll run into another village that needs help slaying a demon or has a problem so we can keep busy and have a place to stay.'

Meanwhile...

I can smell her scent again, that familiar rosy scent. It's so comforting to me. It's puzzling, I haven't felt this way about anything in many years. Why would these feelings emerge all of the sudden. I am supposed to be a collected, powerful lord that knows no kindness to others. What is it that she does to me? I can't seem to place my finger on it. It troubles me, this woman. Why does she have to be so beautiful and entrancing. Yes, there have been a few times when I have come close to killing her, but that was before I really took a good look at her face, into her gleaming eyes. I've never taken the time to admire such beauty before. There are not many souls that are as pure and striking as her. She captivates me, causing me to think silly thoughts of her. It makes me wonder if even I can truly fall in love. That would be new to me, but I also despise her at the same time because she travels with that filthy half breed and is a mere mortal herself. That would only lower my status amongst my fellow demons. Why must mortals captivate me? They are scum that are greedy and make good use as servants, though they don't last nearly as long as I would like them too. Arg... I must stop thinking about all of these things. It only troubles me and makes me think too much.

Back at the reunion...

"Hey Kagome, we're so glad that you're back! We missed you A LOT while you were gone. It was so boring with Inuyasha moping around." enthused Sango.

"I know, he wasn't slow either when he came to get me. He just got straight on with asking those stupid questions...'Where have you been!' 'why do you always have to be gone so long!' kind of questions. He gets really annoying after the billionth time you've heard that." I told her in a mocking tone.

"I can imagine. I feel the same way when Miroku tries to grope my butt in anyway he possibly can. Boys will be boys." She sighed.

My thoughts rapidly changed from thoughts of love to Inuyasha to the future. Were they connected? I can't help but wonder what it would be like if Inuyasha professed his love for me and we finally could be together. He's such an odd person, err… demon. One moment he'll be extremely rude and the next he's gushy and puts on a puppy dog face and this sad expression that gets me just about every time. I can't stand him sometimes! It's because he's so ignorant and high strung that he acts the way he does. Sometimes he can be a total pain in the butt. Sometimes I wish I could get away and be alone without having to push him away, go home or sit him a million times just to go somewhere. Why is he so over-protective? He acts like I belong to him. OH! Sometimes he just makes me so MAD!

"Hey Kagome! Move your lazy butt or we'll leave you behind!", yelled Inuyasha.

The fuse had been lit at an earlier time, but he was just asking for the time bomb to explode.

"SIT! YOU'RE SUCH AN INCONSIDERATE DOG THAT NEEDS TO LEAVE ME ALONE!" I fumed.

And with that I stormed over to Sango and pulled Miroku off Kirara, taking his place so that I could clear my mind away from that dog.

"Hey Miroku, what'd I do wrong this time?"

"You were careless with your words and made her feel like you disrespect her."

"YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO THE MONK! AT LEAST HE'S SMART!" I yelled at him from above. He deserves to be yelled at... and maybe "sitted" a few hundred times.

"Why do you have to be such a drag that yells at me all the time. Huh?" Inuyasha spat back.

'I'll make you wish you never opened your fat mouth', I thought to myself as I gave him an evil glare that sent the message of death with it.

Dark was upon us, meaning that it was time to settle down for the night. I lay in my sleeping bag, waiting for sleep but troubled by so many thoughts that I stayed awake. Suddenly a huge demonic aura appeared nearby. I decided to check it out for there was no hostile intent that I could sense. As I walked around I found that it was none other than Sesshoumaru. He sat quietly in a tree, watching my every move. This was definitely not normal, perhaps he was plotting something. I walked cautiously towards him. Faint courage prompted me to ask into the darkness of the night why he was here. He replied "I have no reason to tell you why I am here. Does it bother you that I sit in this tree and observe?"

Something was wrong, there had to be. The coldness in his voice that was normally there was nowhere to be heard. It was all so strange. Suddenly a vast figure sailed down from the tree landing close to Kagome. He said nothing but stared curiously at her. He could see that she was not scared nor had any intentions of backing down. She was a prideful human, but so small and fragile. He longed to touch her face but was afraid to do so in fear of scaring her.

Fear is no matter when dealing with Sesshoumaru, it's a feeling that I've yet to experience with him. His beauty mesmerizes me, pulling me in . Inuyasha too is this way, although Sesshoumaru possesses more composure and less stupidity. Where his personality lacks his strength makes up for it. He appears to have no feeling, hiding everything inside. Suddenly I have the urge to reach out to him. Is this attraction or curiosity? Our enemy? I actually think of him as a sort of ally though so he can't be that bad. He seems extremely calm tonight. I really want to touch his face, but he might bite my head off if I do so. I have to be careful and control my emotions.

Sesshoumaru could tell she was having a small fret within herself amongst her emotions. He desperately longed for her touch, and maybe a kiss? Yes, the great lord had given in to his emotions but wasn't going to be the one that acted on them. He stood there staring at her. He noticed a small, warm hand slowly coming towards his face. He met it and leaned into her soft touch. Kagome was surprised at this and wanted to know what was going through his head. What were his thoughts? What was he feeling? What did she feel? Did she feel anything for the great dog demon? Yes, it was definitely there. She grabbed a fistful of his long silky hair and gently pulled him in for a kiss. He leaned down with no hesitation and they softly touched for a moment. He couldn't bare it anymore. His feelings were swelling inside of him and he deepened the kiss thinking the whole time that this would never happen again. This lasted for several moments but it was over almost as soon as it had started.

"I'm sorry... I didn't mean to do that. Please don't ..be mad at me." I stammered. It was just so crazy. I kissed SESSHOUMARU!

"Don't be. It wasn't your fault. You shouldn't feel shame upon yourself." He replied as calm as he was before.

Something was up... he looked at me differently. Where the sharpness in his eyes usually were a soft glow replaced. Large golden orbs stared at me, they glimmered in the moonlight. They were beautiful, he was beautiful. In fact everything about him seemed different, calm and relaxed yet alert. What was with him tonight?

"Kagome, my feelings overwhelm me when I am near you. The vulnerability I feel when you are here frightens me, because you are my weakness. My heart aches for you, but you surely do not feel the same.", Sesshoumaru stated with an almost sad expression. He was also somewhat humiliated at giving into his feelings like that. To a mortal no less.

Shock flooded my systems, Sesshoumaru confessed?

"Sesshoumaru, how can you say that I do not share these feelings? The moment we just shared is as much my confession as it is yours. If you're worried about "him", you'll be glad to know that I feel apathetic towards Inuyasha. Nothing but maybe his friendship remains."

"Then come with me." he said sincerely.

My heart leaped.

"Ok." I whispered.

Though he stood there I could tell he was delighted. His eyes lit up, signifying his happiness. A new chapter of life was unfolding before me.

I can't believe that he feels this way about me. I used to fantasize about him coming to my rescue and beating up Inuyasha. But now it's a reality. Exhaustion finally hit me as my thoughts continued to scroll through my mind.

"Sesshoumaru. I'm exhausted. I need to sleep, we can depart tomorrow?" I asked, hoping he wouldn't be mad that I didn't want to rush away with him immediately.

"Of course. I myself need to rest. Would you come up with me into the tree?"

"Actually I'm afraid of heights. Can we just sit on the ground?"

"We will be more vulnerable to be attacked if we do. Many demons cannot climb or fly."

"Well as long as we don't fall out and we wake up before the others. Ok?"

"Whatever you wish."

With that said he grabbed my small waist and leapt into the tree. Gracefully landing on a branch with few little sticks poking out of it. He laid his back against the tree and I snuggled up to him. He was warm and gentle. I've never seen this side of him before. Isn't he a human hater? No, wait, he loves Rin as much as anything. And she's human. He must be ok. This is so comfy. I could stay here forever…

I closed my eyes and fell into a wonderful sleep full of dreams. Sesshoumaru also closed his eyes. He stroked my cheek gently and brushed my hair away from my face. I felt so loved and wonderful to be in his... arm? That's right. Inuyasha had to be the one that cut it off. Inuyasha almost killed Sesshoumaru that day, and Sesshoumaru almost killed me. But anyhow he loves me. Right? Even though he never said it I can just tell.

"KAGOME! KAGOME! That idiot had to wander off while I was sleeping, how could I let this happen? What if she's... no. She's too stubborn to get herself killed by some stupid demon." Inuyasha said to himself. They had been searching for Kagome for almost half an hour because she had not returned to her sleeping bag that morning.

Uh oh. I forgot. AH! Sesshoumaru! It had been real. I wasn't dreaming. I have to get down and face the others. I have to wake up Sesshoumaru and tell him to leave before Inuyasha tries to kill him.

I can smell her. But I'm also getting a smell I don't like. Sesshoumaru. That flea-bag better not have hurt her in anyway or he's dead! I'm also smelling the whiff of a tree mingling with their scents. They have to be up in a tree. But why would Kagome and Sesshoumaru be up in a tree? Are they together?… no. This better not turn out the way I'm thinking it will. 'KAGOME YOU BETTER GET DOWN HERE AND FAST!"

"Inuyasha. What do you mean 'Get down'? I thought she just ran away or something." Questioned Miroku. "You don't think she's in the trees or something do you?"

"I happen to know for a fact that she's in a friggin' tree and with my stupid brother!"

"SESSHOUMARU?" Sango, Miroku and Shippou all chimed in together.

I can't let them see Sesshoumaru or we'll both be dead. "Sesshoumaru." I whispered. "You need to leave or they'll find you. Come find me tonight and we'll leave together. Alright?"

"I never flee. It is my fault that I did not wake you. I will assure Inuyasha that I did nothing to you." Sesshoumaru told her sternly.

I just hope Inuyasha doesn't go all psycho on you like he always does. As soon as I stopped thinking about it I was on the ground in Sesshoumaru's arm in the blink of an eye.

"Sesshoumaru you let her go and give her back to me!" Inuyasha said furiously. "And I won't have to kill you!"

" I have no intention of fighting you. I merely wished to talk to Kagome about Naraku's whereabouts. She was not harmed in anyway." Sesshoumaru said with the coldness of his usual tone.

"INUYASHA! YOU MAKE IT SOUND LIKE I BELONG TO YOU! I DON'T AND I NEVER WILL!" I yelled. I couldn't take it any longer. He was bugging me so much. Him and his evil ways.

"Wha? You do belong to me. You are my responsibility and I have to haul your lazy butt around everywhere. I also have to protect you or else YOU'D BE DEAD RIGHT NOW!" Inuyasha's anger was rising. He had no idea what to think of Kagome's attitude. Why was Sesshoumaru in the picture all of the sudden? She always tried so hard to get him to admit his feelings for her which she gladly showed for him. Why was she pushing him away now?

"WELL YOU DO A PRETTY LAME JOB AT IT! HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I BEEN TWO INCHES FROM DEATH BECAUSE YOU COULDN'T PROTECT ME?"

"HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I ALMOST DIED BECAUSE OF YOU? YOU'RE ALWAYS A PAIN IN THE BACK! WITH YOUR DAMN SITTING COMMANDS! TEN TIMES IN A ROW IS BAD ENOUGH BUT YOU DO IT ALMOST EVERY DAY! DO YOU KNOW WHAT KIND OF BACK PROBLEMS I'M GOING TO HAVE! I PROBABLY CAN'T FIGHT RIGHT BECAUSE OF YOUR PROBLEMS!" Inuyasha was way in over his head. Kagome was nowhere near going to take this.

I seemed to be lit on fire. I knew everyone around me could feel my hatred emanating from my body as soon as they all stepped back and looked at me in fear. I was going to kill Inuyasha with my "silly" sit commands. Just because I can't use a sword doesn't mean I can't fight Inuyasha by cheating a little bit.

"SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT!" There. My job is done. That should teach him a lesson not to mess with me.

"Oh, and by the way Inuyasha. I'm leaving with Sesshoumaru. You know why? Because I love HIM! And you know what else? I don't want you to follow me or speak to me for a very long time!" This was better than up and disappearing in the middle of the night with nowhere to be found, but I felt extremely childish.

Sesshoumaru just cocked an eyebrow and looked at the tiny girl who was emitting such steam. Who knew she had such an attitude. Living with her could be more interesting than he thought.

Inuyasha cringed in extreme pain, not daring to move after the eighteen consecutive sit commands. Why was she doing this? He thought she was in love with him. Is it because of Kikyou? Why did it have to be Sesshoumaru? That idiot got everything in the world that he wanted. 'One thing he can't have though is my will power and my Tessaiga. He can have Kagome and his fancy pants and his castle. I don't need any of those things!'

"FINE! You go ahead and leave us. We don't need you anyhow. You stupid shard detector! That's all that you are! I thought I had feelings for you and that you could return them for me. But instead this is how you treat me. I'm sorry I wasn't good enough for you!" Inuyasha cried, still laying lifeless in the crater that had been formed due to his body being impressed into the ground over and over. He was on the verge of tears but was not about to let anyone see.

"You know what Inuyasha? I did love you, but you are the most hard headed person I have ever met. It's too late for your sob story. Sure, I understood that you were confused because Kikyou came back and that you still had feelings for her, but you had to choose and you chose her. Therefore you put me out of the picture and I'm just agreeing with your choice." I was not about to let his silly confessions and words get to me. Even though I was about to come to tears, I wasn't going to let him stop me. Not now, not ever. I'm going to step out of his shadow and make my own decisions. And if Sesshoumaru is the same way... then screw him. I'll go home for good. With that said I turned on my heel, grabbed my bag and signaled to Sesshoumaru that we were leaving. I left without a word. There was nothing more that could be said. I had gotten out everything that I had ever wanted to say and then some. Tears were welling up in my eyes, suddenly breaking the barrier that kept them in check and rolled down my cheeks.

Sesshoumaru smelled the salt that had invaded the air and looked over at the girl. She was crying? But not a moment before she was raged with untamable anger. Sesshoumaru didn't understand, he couldn't understand. He couldn't ask her what was wrong and pretend to know what she was telling him. So he came into agreement with himself on what he would do.

Before I knew it Sesshoumaru had reached over and brushed away my tears and did his best to dry my face. He embraced me as best he could to calm me down and all I could do was cling on to him. He began stroking my hair. This was so odd for me to be doing this with him of all people. He pulled back and told me "Kagome, If you are ok now, we should keep moving. It would be best to get back by nightfall. I simply smiled and nodded my head. He was trying so hard to make me feel better. How could I not love this man? Wait... I said love again. Do I mean it? I yelled it at Inuyasha when I was mad didn't I? Oh darn, Sesshoumaru probably heard it too then. Well he is a ten times better Inuyasha and he does have a heart. It just needed to be found.

"I'll be your crying shoulder.

I'll be a love suicide.

I'll be better when I'm older.

I'll be the greatest fan of your life."

[A/N] Ok, so I went back and reworded a bunch of this chapter. I hope it makes more sense now. When I looked at it I almost cried because of how terrible it was. Haha, thanks to everyone who has read and is reading this story. And I kinda don't understand my logic as to how this was two chapters in one (if you read it before and read author notes you know)? Oh well, it made sense at the time I guess. Yay for being 13 and having no logic! And I think Kagome is like PMSing in this. Lol. Well I hope you continue to read and leave me some reviews because I loves them Let me know what other chapters are terrible and I'll attempt to fix them up.

Disclaimer of all Inuyasha characters and "I'll be (you're crying shoulder)" By Edwin McCain. Awesome song right there!

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