InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ ~Melodic Memory~ ❯ Chapter 15 ( Chapter 15 )

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~Melodic Memory

Chapter 15


Kagome was begining to feel the tears well in her eyes. Never before had she been placed in front of such a display. Sesshomaru looked to be ready to rip off Inuyasha's head at any moment. But what stunned Kagome in that single moment was Inuyasha. He slowly fell to the floor. His speech slurred, barely recognizable was the language spoken from his lips. His eyes glazed over and he slumped to the floor. Sesshomaru eased his grip as he lowered himself with Inuyasha. Some people began to gather around them and stare at Inuyasha. A few men who looked obviously to be security walked into the small crowd to view the disturbance.

"Inuyasha!?" Sesshomaru snarled. His eyes quickly changed from anger to annoyance, then slight concern.

Kagome neared Inuyasha. She watched his face turn soft and placid. He seemed to be unconcious.

"I think he passed out?"

"Indeed."

Sesshomaru sighed in annoyance and pulled Inuyasha up and lugged him over his shoulder.

"Kagome, let's take him home alright?"

Kagome looked up at Sesshomaru with pure admiration beaming in her eyes. She couldn't believe that Sesshomaru wasn't just leaving Inuyasha to his own failure and inadequacies. Sesshomaru was truly acting the more mature and older brother. She was quite taken with his behavior. Sesshomaru chuckled. Jarring her from her thoughts.

"Kagome...he is still my little brother, my blood, although reckless and immature beyond his youth. He is not as intelligent as I and he makes mistakes...mistakes I do not like, and few I am willing to accept, it is only because he is indeed my brother that I do this now for him." He smiled weakly at her and motioned for the door.

Kagome grabbed her coat and made her way to the entrance but before she could walk out the door she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned around to meet Kagura.

"The car's parked out in the back, less mess and trouble that way." She explained.

"Thank you Kagura." Kagome smiled.

"Sure, besides, Sesshomaru needs no other headaches for one week." She responded nonchalantly.

Kagome nodded and squeezed Kaguras hand.

"Go, hurry." She added.

Kagome walked over to Sesshomaru and motioned to the back door. Kagura was a clever woman. She had the car running and waiting for Kagome and Sesshomaru in the back alleyway behind the club. They both breathed a sigh of relief. Neither wanted to deal with camera's flashing and people asking questions. They laid Inuyasha in the back of Sesshomaru's car and headed to Inu's apartment.

Inuyasha's Apartment...

Kagome pulled Inuyasha's sheets from his bed and Sesshomaru laid Inuyasha on the bed. Kagome covered him up and sat beside him. She placed her hand on his forehead and kissed his cheek. Inuyasha moaned some inaudible words. She smiled.

"Please relax Inuyasha, and try not to get in so much trouble." She whispered.

It irked Sesshomaru to see her kiss him, even if it was just a chaste, innocent peck on the cheek. He thought it may be the love she still felt for him. Not the kind of love they shared, but the kind of love friends share. He couldn't believe after all Inuyasha had done. Kagome still felt something for him, pity? Compassion? He wasn't sure, but he did know she had a rather large and forgiving heart. And that maybe her way wasn't so bad in some respects. He could learn a lot from her he decided. He watched as she gently pulled the covers up over Inuyasha and rose from the bed. She walked past Sesshomaru, gently brushing her hand across his lap as she moved into the next room. She stopped in the hallway and turned around to look at him. She smiled sweetly and continued into the living room. Her red dress swaying teasingly against her hips.

Sesshomaru took one more glance at his brother. He shook his head for good measure, in that last glance he watched his brother breathe in and out so peacefully. He wondered why his brother could not be more like this in his waking hours. He also wondered what would happen when he woke. Would the feud start again? Would Inuyasha finally come to his senses? Sesshomaru sighed. He would think on these things tomorrow. All he wanted to do right now was forget any of this ever happened. He wanted to spend the rest of the evening with that beautiful woman in the other room. That woman who was waiting for him, right now.

Sesshomaru turned the light off and closed Inuyasha's bedroom door. "Good night...brat prince."

Kagome walked around the house, reminiscing about past times she had been in this apartment. It was new and not the same one they had ever slept in. She only remembered Inuyasha moving in after they had broken up, she remembered a couple fights here, a couple get togethers, but that was it. She breathed in the foreign smell of new furniture nearly untouched. It seemed to her he didn't spend much time here. She was glad that there were no memories here. None that could cloud her vision or her mind. Kagome was still lost in thought when she felt a soft hand slip into hers. Sesshomaru came to stand next to her but did not interfere with her personal space. She seemed confused at first, but slowly she realized that maybe he didn't want to be uncaring to the situation. She knew Sesshomaru did not understand how she might be feeling at the current moment. She was happy, that much she could determine. Confused and upset with Inuyasha's behavior, yes. But she was very happy with Sesshomaru.

"Sess?"

He looked down at her, she was staring out the window, the moon glowed brightly outside.

"Yes?"

"Thank you."

He smirked and squeezed her hand gently.

"I don't know how I feel about Inuyasha right now. Honestly, I've already forgiven him, but I think he needs to apologize, not only to me, but to you, and Kagura too. I don't hate him...and...I don't pity him either, we all know Inuyasha is stubborn and very spoiled."

"Agreed."

"But he also has a good heart, somewhere under that fake facade is a very caring and quality man."

Sesshomaru frowned, he had a feeling where this was going and he didn't like it.

"And...I hope that someday he can understand and come to terms with the mistakes he's made upon himself."

Sesshomaru was loosening his grip. Kagome suddenly gripped tighter. And smiled at him.

"I also hope that soon he can start getting over me and move on...because I have moved on. And although it may be in the most unlikeliest of places, I truly have moved on, and I am happier now then I have been in a very, long time."

Sesshomaru was not expecting those words from her. And it took him a few moments to really register what she was saying. She looked up into his amber pools. Smiling with that beautiful mouth, her eyes sparkled with acceptance and reassurance. He now knew nothing could stop him from giving his whole self to her. She wanted him just as much as he wanted her. He leaned down and kissed her supple lips. She sighed and gripped his arms. He knew in that exact moment where he wanted to take her. Where he knew she would love. Away from everyone, and everything in the world. To him it was his personal nest, the one place on earth he felt was still untouched by the cruel harsh realities of industry and population. He knew she too loved such places. He wanted to share this place with her. He decided to make that happen immediately. For what was fun about planned ideas, spontanaity seemed more appropriate right now.

"Come on, I would like to take you somewhere."

"Okay."

After a few whispered and hushed phone calls in the other room, Kagome and Sesshomaru drove towards the city. They stopped by her apartment, he asked her to pack a few things and to bring her passport. She looked at him very confused when he recommended the passport but shrugged when no forthcoming information was given. After the somewhat short drive they arrived at the Narita airport. Kagome looked even more confused and she quickly looked over at Sesshomaru with one raised eyebrow. He looked over at her and placed his hand on hers.

"I promise you'll love it once we get there." He explained mysteriously as he parked the vehicle and moved to the trunk. He pulled out a suitcase and opened the car door for Kagome.

"Sesshomaru where are we going?"

"To my hide-away."

Kagome was hesitant at first but breathed in. She was astounded with Sesshomaru's secretive yet rapid retreat. She suspected he would have such a place somewhere. He smiled at her and chuckled lightly, mischeiviously, and motioned towards the entrance of the airport. When they entered inside they were ushered through doors to an open run way where sitting and waiting was Sesshomaru's own private jet. Kagome couldn't believe it. Her eyes widened and she looked up at him.

"Sess, is this your personal plane?"

"Well...it is Taisho Enterprises plane, but technically yes it is mine."

"Wow, so where are we really going?"

"That my dear is a surprise."

Kagome frowned in annoyance, but she relaxed as Sesshomaru chuckled and pulled her close.

"Kagome...do you trust me?"

Kagome stopped and looked into his eyes.

"Yes, yes I do trust you."

"Good, then let this be a surprise and I promise you will love it."

"Okay Sess, surprise me then."

Kagome and Sesshomaru walked arm in arm to the plane.

"Good evening Mr. Taisho. Are you ready to take off?"

"Yes."

"Very well, please enter and be seated, we will be leaving shortly."

Kagome and Sesshomaru entered the lavish main courters of the plane and relaxed in their plush seats. A steward came inside and offered refreshments.

"I would like a bottle of wine please, Kagome, do you like red or white?"

"Either."

"Bring a bottle of Cabernet Savignon."

"Right away Mr. Taisho." The steward answered.

"Gosh Sess, what's it like to live like this? I never saw this end when I was with Inuyasha."

"That is becase Inuyasha is not allowed to use this jet." He smiled.

"Oh." Kagome looked out the window. She could tell they were moving away from Japan. She was quite sure they were moving across the pacific.

She was now transfixed upon the never ending ocean exanding beyond the known horizon. The plane flight was rather long, it took them about 9 hours to reach their destination. She had fallen asleep after a few glasses of wine. Sesshomaru had wrapped himself around her, she slept contently in his arms. It wasn't until the sunlight broke through the clouds and poured onto her face through the small window that she awoke. She thought maybe Hawaii. But this was not the case, too long of a flight for that. They ended up in the U.S., and of all places California. She had been here before, when she was taking classes for web design in Los Angeles. She was in absolute surprise to be here again. It had been a long time. She remembered earlier in the evening when Sesshomaru had spoke of going to his "hide-away". "His hide-away was in California?" She thought. Maybe he had finally gone daft. California certainly did not seem to be somewhere Sesshomaru Taisho would have a hide-away. It wasn't Japan. Just that simple. She hadn't thought he would choose somewhere to be content in other then his homeland. But indeed he had found somewhere outside it. She smiled and looked up into his stoic face. He was busy looking out the window to notice her glancing at him. When she finally stirred the rest of her body he looked down at her with soft warm amber eyes. She melted under those eyes. They seemed so full of content, maybe it was the reflection of the sunlight on them or maybe she was just hallucinating, she reasoned with herself that she couldn't care one way or another, she loved them.

"Sesshomaru what are we doing here."

"No more questions Kagome." He said as he moved her bangs away from her face gently. He continued his ministrations upon her face and hair caressing her skin with his soft fingertips. Moving his hands through her hair, carefully detangling her hair with his hands.

"Ok."


They finally arrived at a very private runway in the middle of nowhere. All she saw was the green lush lands surrounding the small private airport. It was beautiful, she knew they were somewhere in central California, she just wasn't sure where. The coast was on one side crashing roughly against the rocky cliffs and on the other side were rolling hills covered in green. It reminded her of pictures of the lush surroundings of Ireland. She never remembered California being so green and fertile. When they exited the plane the cool ocean breeze blew freely across her face, the clean smell of fresh rain was in the air. The day was just begining here in California. It was interesting that she would be enjoying a new day before she even finished the night before in Japan. The clouds hung low in the sky and rain was threatening the very beautiful countryside. Sesshomaru escorted Kagome to a very sleek looking Mercedes, waiting at the side of the runway. She watched as his hired help placed items and her luggage in the trunk. Sesshomaru was given keys to the automobile and he opened her door for her. It reminded her of the evening they went out to the business dinner, he seemed to have that same mysterious smile plastered on his face. It was more of a half-smile, half-smirk, as if smiling entirely in public was not possible for him. Kagome got in the car and they sped down the highway that curved and wound around the beautiful California coast.

Sesshomaru shortly slowed the car and pulled out a remote control, she looked to her left to see a large gate open. The house was half a mile up the long peppled drive way . It looked very interesting. The house sat all by itself in the middle of surrounding mountains and coast. It was a beautiful house, it seemed hidden to public view until you were right in front of it. It was a one story house, and very modest compared to what he could afford, she loved it the moment she saw it. They reached the main driveway and Seshomaru parked the car in the garage. Kagome got out of her side and stretched like a lazy cat. Her movements were cute and sexy to Sesshomaru. She seemed so careless and casual in front of him. It was a sure sign of how comfortable she truly was around him and it made him feel at ease. He wanted her to enjoy her stay with him here. It really was his personal retreat. He hoped she enjoyed this place as much as he did. He had never brought anyone here before.

Sesshomaru grabbed the items from the trunk and moved to the door. Kagome walked around the car and looked out over to the mountains. She couldn't believe how majestic they looked. They didn't seem to be any higher then 2,000 feet but the gentleness of how they fell upon eachother made they whole back yard view so impressive she caught her breath. The clouds had resided themselves to sleeping peacefully atop the mountains, teasing now and then with a rumble or bolt of soft lightening. Nothing threatening, just beautiful. She walked over to the side of the driveway, looking to the front of the house. A very unbelievable and very complete view of the ocean graced the entire estate. The highway curved away from the house, a small gas station and coffee shop could be viewed from the front, the only reminder of any human existence in the area save for themselves. With each rumble of thunder low against the hills behind her, the ocean seemed to answer its calls with high surf that crashed violently yet caressingly against the cliffs beyond the road. She watched as the foam and mist of the sea sprayed into the air above the cliffs and just next to the highway. She couldn't believe how very beautiful this place was. She breathed in the salty clean sea air as it moved across her face, brushing tiny tendrils across her eyes. She heard the door to the house open and watched as Sesshomaru walked up to her with a sweater in hand. She hadn't realized the sudden chill, being still dressed in her red evening attire she wore earlier.

"Care to see the rest?" He chuckled.

"Ok."

Sesshomaru ushered her into the house. The house was very Frank Lloyd Wright in style. Something she adored as much as her paintings at home. The main door had geometric cut shapes for windows. The main entry way was small, the entire walkway into the kitchen was adorned with a very dark brown stone, the kitchen was huge, very typical of homes in California. The counter tops were graced with a brown and black speckled marble. It had everything a kitchen should and could have. The ammenties were expensive and shiny. She thought them rather beautiful and thought of all the wonderful things she could cook in this kitchen. The dining room, small and simple, with a large oak table adorning the middle, a rather large set of candles were set on each side of a beautiful vase filled with white calalilies. The bar was part of the back wall, with glass shelves and wooden shelves. The wall was also taken up by a fireplace set into it. The fire was already going in it. It seemed so peaceful and qaint. Sesshomaru excused himself for a moment on the other room after his cell phone rang. She decided to roam by herself. She moved to the rooms that layed against the garage, they were very large and spacious. One was a guest room with a small bed and night stand, this room was carpeted with soft brown shag-like carpet. The other was a very large room, the floor was graced with a softer brown stone, and in the corner of the room was a very large grand piano. She was confused at the site of this instrument. She never knew Sesshomaru could play the piano. Her mind quickly played teasing scenes of Sesshomaru pouring emotion forth through the gentle tapping of fingers against the keys, eyes closed in deep concentration. She sighed. That was something she was not ever going to see she thought. She could hope couldn't she? She walked over to the piano and lightly brushed her fingers across the keys. She wondered what he played. Did he create his own music? Did he play others music? What was his favorite?

The sound of footsteps reached her ears and Kagome squeeked in surprise as she looked over in the direction of the door. He stood leaning against the frame. Silent and staring at her. She sighed and walked over to him.

"Are you going to show me the rest of the house?" Attempting to change the subject knowing she was caught in a room she felt she shouldn't be in.

"Kagome, you look as if I've caught you doing something you shouldn't have." He smirked.

"Sesshomaru, stop reading my mind damn you."

He chuckled lightly. And pulled her out of the room into the dining room.

"Kagome I brought you here, you may roam the house freely, in each and every room."

"I...I didn't know."

He merely snorted that simple arrogant snort. "I wouldn't have brought you here only to hide certain places from you."

"So do you..."

"Do I what?"

"Do you play?"

"Occasionally."

"Really?!"

The light in her eyes made his heart skip a beat, she seemed overjoyed to know that he played the piano. He had never played for anyone. It was his silent secret. He often came to the house playing some of his favorite pieces, and some he had even created himself. He wasn't sure if he would be able to devulge something so personal to her. He in all honesty had forgotten about that small little secret. He had never told anyone that he could play. He wasn't sure if he wanted to share it with her. Would she even like him to play, would she think he was good. Would she enjoy it? He became very insecure with his ablilties or inabilities. Whatever the case he wasn't sure how much he wanted to reveal.

"Yes, but I haven't played in many years." He lied.

She frowned. Noting the montone and expressionless face he used. She knew her hopes had fell to the ground at that moment. She knew she wasn't going to hear one single sound from that piano. But inspite of her dreams being dashed she took his hand and moved to the living room and other rooms. She loved the living room with it's comfy small couches adorned with serveral plush pillows and simple rugs against the same brown shag carpet that was in the guest bedrooms. The master bedroom was very large with a very awesome view of the coast. The ocean looked peaceful and serene through the rectangular wooden framed window. The king size bed and its cream colored comforter looked lonely and well kept. A fireplace matching the one in the dining room was against the main wall. A large book shelf was part of the wall next to it. Full of rather old books and small statues. The master bathroom was wonderful. Kagome had always wished for a bathroom just like the one in her sights now. A very large spa whirlpool bathtub was the first thing in her view. It was raised surrounded by marble tiling and candles surrounded the edges. A low window rested next to the tub with a full view of the side yard and surrounding hills. No blinds or curtains obstructed the view. None was needed when such privacy was exhuded from the area. There wasn't a nearby neighbor in any direction from what she could see. The closest thing was the gas station and coffee shop. Kagome watched as Sesshomaru placed her luggage on the bed and began to take his things to the other room.

"What are you doing?"

He looked over at her and cocked his head.

"I am placing my things in the other bedroom."

She walked over to him and grabbed his items from his hands and hefted them onto the bed and floor.

"Stop playing the fool Sesshomaru...or perhaps you take me as the fool?"

He raised an eyebrow only slightly. She had grown quite fond of watching every little gesture he made with his face and other body movements. She had never concentrated so much on someones bodily behavior in her entire life as much as she did with him. It was a very distracting and amusing thing to do. It wasn't hard to do, Sesshomaru was a very demanding personality, his very aura created an essence of command and power. You just couldn't resist studying him, until, although you were caught and the heat of your cheeks coud give enough away of yourself to know you were probably studying too intenty or too obviously. She walked over to him brushing up to his chest.

"Your not staying in that guest room, you and I both know that."

Sesshomaru sighed and pulled her flush against him. He looked in earnest at her, his eyes spoke his want for her, all was revealed in his eyes, and the constant pull closer to him, as if she wasn't close enough to him already. She quickly moved her head up and kissed him. First gently, with closed eyes she pressed soft lips to his own, sucking gently on his bottom lip, then brushing across the top one ever gently pressing soft and harder, he didn't move, his body was soft in her hands, his arms seemed to sway. She was definitly having an effect on him. His warm breath moved across her lips, he seemed to be hestitant, he wanted to move in, but knew she wanted control of this gentle kiss she seemed to perform so effortlessly. His eyes were closed and his face was contort in some strange dance, emotions flowed across his face unreadable. She cupped her hand to his cheek, gently rubbing her thumb across his chisled and firm cheek. His eyes softly opened into hers. Her lips were parted in the most seductive manner. Her eyes roamed from one to the other of his. She looked for exception, she looked for a answer to what she yearned so desperately to know. He knew it without her saying a word. Sometimes they didn't need words. And Sesshomaru truly was a man of few words. He said what he meant and it was simple and short. But with Kagome it was different. He wanted to express so much more to her. He wanted to tell her every silly little fantasy he had about her, no matter how sappy, lovely and dramatic they were. So what was holding him back? Stupid pride, stupid, idiotic male egotisitical pride. Females often times really were the smarter of the pair he thought. The amazing thing to him was Kagome knew and she didn't need his explanations. She was excepting him as he was. She knew that the very first night their feelings had come into play that it wasn't just surface attraction. There was soo much more, so much deeper. Things he yearned to tell her, yet held in. She knew all of this and yet she still held on. And he wanted her for that. He wanted to show her just how much he cared for her, especially since she was willing to listen...and listen in a way no one else could. Kagome gently tugged on his jaw with her hands insisting his eyes (that were now glazed over) look at her, watch her, wait for her.

"Sesshomaru?"

"Hmm?" He mumbled as his eyes beamed into hers. She looked so vulnerable and lovely in that moment. She seemed to have something very important to say. No smile graced her luscious lips. No bright eyes. Only serious intent lit them. She moved her mouth closer to his, a breath away from his burning lips.

"Make love to me."

She had said it in a slow whisper, but it closed the room in on him and the sound was a melody like the gently strumming of his piano. It echoed through his mind in soft waves. His breathing hitched. His mouth parted. He looked into her eyes. She continued her serious stare into his eyes. Without another rational thought in his head he grabbed ahold of her with his strong arms and kissed her deeply. She molded into his chest and pulled ravenously onto his neck, her fingers ran through his hair. Sesshomaru lifted her up deepening the kiss. His mouth surrounded her lips, his tongue danced and feinted with her own. His breathing grew louder and deep in his lungs. He inhaled Kagome, he smelled only cherry blossoms and the slight scent of fresh strawberries and something akin to just her. She was so fresh and beautiful.

Kagome moaned into his mouth. She rose up as he pulled her closer, demanding more of her mouth to his. His dominant actions caused a deep submission in her. It seemed to Kagome that he poured all emotions into this kiss. Everything he felt for her went into this kiss. He was answering her question in the only way he knew how. Sure, he could have said yes, but that would have been simple, and far too boring for her likes. She loved the way he answered her.

Sometimes...you didn't need words.


Yes I know I am ending it at this. This chapter was really fun to write. I enjoyed it immensly. I actually decided to place the setting in an area I just recently visited. The scenery is actually a real place in San Simeon California. The house they stay in really does exist. If you wanna see pictures. Lemme know and I will send them to you! :) Anyways, next chapter is what you've all been waiting for (and who am I kidding, I've been anxious to write it as much as you are to read it.) So next chapter is the lovely, intense and very emotional lemon!












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