InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ ~Melodic Memory~ ❯ Chapter 17 ( Chapter 17 )
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By: Sintar 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 04.26.2005 | Pages: 4 | Words: 3.7K | Visits: 403 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 04.26.2005 | Pages: 4 | Words: 3.7K | Visits: 403 | Status: Completed
Well heres the next chappie. Now beware this chapter is very fluffy and very sappy, but thats
what this drama is all about sappiness, I want that fluffy romance thats way ooc. Of course I now
all my characters are very ooc. I like them that way. I think its fun to experiment with charcters on
a level not normally seen. I would like to thank al my new fans on Single Spark! I think you guys
rock and KogasAngel, thank you soo much for all your kind words! I love her fics. Go check them
out @ Single Spark. And with out further ado more story...
~Melodic Memory
Chapter 17
Kagome fell into a lite sleep humming the music in her own mind, daring images
of Sesshomaru plagued her dream-like state, she imagined him playing this soft
yet deep melody in her head, she saw him in the corner of the large playing
room. The curtains slightly drawn, just enough light seeping through to allow
vision of the keys only. She watched as the musical notes danced across the top
of the piano and towards herself, she stood in the doorway, watching his body
sway with each key he played. Her brows furrowed in irritation with the inability
to capture Sesshomarus face in her mind. As her daydreaming went on she
soon felt a very warm and very real hand move up her thigh. Her eyes opened
to reveal the very man she had been spying on in her mind. She felt as if she
had been caught, as if she really had crept in on his private piano session.
Without control a deep blush smoothed itself gently across Kagomes face.
Sesshomarus amber eyes rested on her own and he chuckled lightly at her
blush.
"Kagome...what ever were you thinking?" He asked with a mischievous smile.
His hands moving painstakingly up her thighs.
"Nothing!" She giggled as she jumped.
Sesshomaru laughed and moved in like a hunter towards its prey. The look
caused an involuntary and very visual shudder to run through Kagome.
Sesshomarus eyes sparkled and gleamed. He pounced. Kagome squealed as
she laughed and giggled. Sesshomaru tickled her around her waist as he
hoisted her into his embrace.
"Are you ready to greet the waking world?"
"Yes."
"Remember the last night you spent at my home?"
"Mmmhmm."
"Remember we were supposed to go out for coffee the following Wednesday?"
"Oh yes!" She laughed, she had completely forgotten about that. She really had
wanted to share the enjoyment of coffee with him, but the business dinner was
very nice instead.
"Well can you see that place at the edge of the window beyond the highway over
there, not only is the most expensive gas in all of central California there,
(Kagome laughed a soundless laugh for his quick humor) but residing there just
next to it is a quaint little coffee and tea house that I frequent...for tea of course,
would you like to take a walk over to this place and please my senses with a cup
of what you consider delicious coffee?"
"I would love to Sesshomaru." He gracefully picked her up and pulled her closer
to him.
"Sesshomaru?"
"Yes?"
"That was wonderful."
"What was?" He asked with an evil grin.
Kagome quirked an eyebrow at him, he knew exactly what she meant, he merely
wanted to hear her say it. She paused and watched his eyes. She seemed
nervous in asking. He smirked inwardly, he loved her bashfulness, even after all
they had shared. She looked cute and sexy to him. He hoped it never changed.
He loved her innocent and adorable side. He decided to help her along.
"Did you mean the lovemaking?"
Kagome rolled her eyes. She was now obviously irritated yet with a smile. She
pushed her hands against him to move up off the bed but he pulled her closer to
his chest with a growl. She yelped in surprise. He moved his hand to her chin
and raised her eyes to his gaze.
"Kagome, making love to you was one of the most memorable moments in my
life. I shall never forget it."
He offered it in a whisper with all the humor and mischief gone from his eyes. It
was replaced with a soft hue of honesty and determination. She melted in his
embrace. She had never expected such poetic simplicities to arise from
Sesshomaru. He seemed to be a man of such few words, yet here in this safe
and very secluded place, very much like his own home in Japan. He shared this
side of himself with her. A side more open and unguarded. A side Kagome was
falling endlessly in love with. A side she would cherish. She felt so very special
to be one of the few and possibly only people he deemed suitable for such
actions.
She looked up into his eyes and kissed his soft and tender half open lips.
Savoring the taste and feel of them against her own. He breathed slightly
raggedly against her mouth. As if his very soul was breathing. She opened
her eyes, lips still feathered against his own. His eyes were closed, soft
eyelashes gently gracing his lids, his face was lax and calm, she watched him
breathe her in. His hair framed his jaw and face in small slivers of metallic
gray. He looked relaxed and content. His face held the stoic look yet defied it
at the same time with the slight smirk of his lip on one side. Kagome found it
quite adorable. She was smiling as she pulled gently away from him. His
eyes opened when he felt her pull away. Her eyes clung to is own.
"Thank you Sesshomaru."
He smiled one of those rare smiles, those genuine and very elegant smiles. He
pulled her close and kissed her lips again. He released Kagome and she rose
from the bed slowly, completely naked. She seemed relaxed and at ease
walking through the room so carelessly. Sesshomaru watched her every move,
he enjoyed watching her curves move with her, the way her muscles moved
against her skin, how her breasts gently bounced with each graceful step she
took. The way her hips caused her backside to shake in the cutest little taunt
he'd ever seen. She was so tempting, he found it hard to believe that she wasn't
some vixen in disguise. He couldn't quite fathom women not knowing what
assets they contained even in a simple walk. He wanted to walk right up behind
her and take her on all fours. He shook his head. "Confounded, this women
creates strong images in my head." He thought. She turned around and noticed
his perplexed look upon his face. She laughed as she bent down to grab some
items from her duffel bag. She looked up at him and used her able hand to lift
her black silky tresses from her face. Sesshomaru found her to look so beautiful
in that moment, like there weren't enough moments to revel in, she created
another for him. The cloudy sky caused a dull glow in the room that shined upon
Kagomes skin in the most tantalizing of ways. She seemed to glow in the light,
almost from the inside. Her smile spoke volumes of her amusement. That was
about the time Sesshomaru realized her amusement was directed at none other
then himself.
She laughed and pul ed her hair up more away from her face.
"Sess, your so funny sometimes."
"I'm so glad to know I can be here for your entertainment." He mused.
She smiled again, "I'm going to take a shower, then we can walk to that
wonderful shop okay?"
"Sounds like a plan."
Sesshomaru watched her move to the bathroom and close the door. As soon as
the shower ran Sesshomaru walked into the kitchen to grab his cell phone.
"Hello Jaken, I need you to do me a favor. I will be gone for the entire weekend
and I need you to have all reports ready for Mondays meeting at 9 am. Thank
you....no...I am no longer in Japan. Whatever issues you have email them to me
and I will look them over this evening or tomorrow. That is all."
Meanwhile...
Inuyasha woke to an incredible hangover. His head throbbed with pain. His
encrusted eyes slowly opened to a very dimly lit room, his room. His clock which
was now sitting upright on his nightstand was gleaming in red the awareness of
just how early it was. He groaned as he sat up and stretched slightly. The very
movement caused severe nausea to overwhelm his body. He attempted to gain
rememberance in how exactly he got back to his apartment. The last thing he
could remember was the cold and venomous eyes of his older brother staring
into his own, Sesshomaru's fist clearly pulled back like an arrow in a bow ready
to be let go with great force. He suddenly felt his face and jaw. He felt no pain
or possible injuries from what it looked like Sesshomaru was about to do. When
he remembered that moment he figured Sesshomaru might have knocked him
out cold. But with no hint of pain upon his face he was now even more
perplexed. He dug a little further into the nights memories, what little he had of
them. His eyes widened in surprise and he moaned aloud.
"Kagome...oh no....what have I done." He whispered into his empty room. It was
more of a statement to himself than a question.
He willed himself to move no matter how painful it was to be and drug himself to
the bathroom. He turned the smal night lite on and inspected his sullen features
in the mirror. He had final y become disgusted after a long lengthy look.
Depression set in quicker then he thought. He was angry but too weak to
acknowledge it. He remembered the way he treated Kagome, the way he pul ed
her to him, they way he fondled her. He remembered the fearful look in her
eyes. The way he touched her. It was forced and violating in so many ways.
Any man would have been able to see it. He was surprised he wasn't dead from
the way Sesshomaru looked. But he was also very confused. He walked back
into the bedroom to lie down again. Thats when he saw it and knew she'd been
there. She had taken him home or the both of them had. There lying on the
other nightstand were two bottled waters and a bottle of aspirin. The gel caps,
the ones he loved. The ones that worked every time. No one else did this for
him except her. He smiled despite himself. He wondered if Sesshomaru had
come with her. If by some strange charm of hers she was able to persuade
Sesshomaru into helping her bring his younger brother back to his apartment.
He knew if anyone could do it, it would be her. He sighed and took the bottled
water and swallowed four gel caps to ease his suffering. He decided to lie in bed
for a little while longer until the headache resided. He had a few calls to make.
He wanted to know if he had ignorantly made headline news again or not. He
was hoping for a miracle and that maybe by her help he hadn't made such a
complete baka of himself. He sighed again. He cursed himself over and over in
his head as he lay in his lonely and very cold bed..
"Well Inuyasha, now you've lost any chance you ever had of getting her back,
the Ice Prince wins again." He whispered to himself. He decided talking to
himself was becoming a regular pastime. He knew she'd never reconsider now.
He had seen the way she was around Sesshomaru, something he hadn't seen in
a long time. She was happy. And for the first time in his selfish and very spoiled
life, he smiled at the thought of someone else's happiness other then his own.
He wanted her to remain happy. If Sesshomaru was to be that person then so
be it. He was sad, but he felt he just matured about 5 years in the span of 15
minutes with that decision. Although to actually put it into action he knew would
probably and most likely become his demise. He still loved her, no matter how
foolish the thought may be, he still loved her and wanted to be a part of her life.
But it would be for the best if he stayed away for awhile. So many thoughts ran
through his mind thus causing his headache to increase in size and immensity.
He breathed in and sighed aloud. He decided for now that thinking may not be
the best course of action. More sleep would do more good then harm.
"Ready?"
"Yes!"
Sesshomaru watched Kagome beside him as she took in the scenery around
them. Her eyes wandered over the endless hills in the distance. She wore a
beautiful blue scarf that mingled with her long black hair in the cool ocean
breeze. The sky was still covered in gray clouds, yet the sun peaked out here
and there revealing rays of light that kissed the green hills beyond the estate. He
enjoyed watching the scarf and her hair dance in the wind, he found it fascinating
and meditative if there truly could be such a state while watching someone. She
slowly turned to see him gazing at her. She smiled one of her signature warm
smiles. So full of happiness and reassurance. He basked in the smile, taking in
all he could get from it. It literally made him happy to see her smile like that. It
caused him to smile.
It didn't take them long to reach the coffee shop. It was a cute little shop set
away from the highway with a lovely window view of the ocean just over the cliffs.
They took a window seat near the edge of the shop. The fresh smell of brewing
coffee and fresh bagels permeated the entire place. Sesshomaru loved the
smel of this small little shop. The scents of dark spices and cinnamon and
coffee laced with hints of chocolate and vanilla made his nose tingle in the most
charming of ways. The older lady whom was the owner and the barista greeted
Sesshomaru by name. Sesshomaru introduced Kagome to the lady and Kagome
announced that Sesshomaru would finally be trying his very first coffee.
"Well Sess, what would you like to try, espresso or coffee?"
"You are the coffee expert, I trust you Kagome, you choose for me please."
Kagome grinned happily.
"Alright then."
Kagome ordered herself a Chai latte and Sesshomaru a Vanilla Latte. She
figured he looked like a Latte kind of guy. She thought maybe Cappuccino first
but she didn't think it was enough coffee for him to try and he may not like foam
and so she figured her best bet would be a Latte with a hint of delicious nutty
vanilla flavor.
When the coffees arrived in their respective over sized black coffee mugs,
Kagome purred with delight over her Chai. It smel ed heavenly, the scents of
cloves, ginger, honey, and cinnamon spice wafted into her nostrils in the
tempting est of aromas. Sesshomaru watched her in delighted interest.
"This seems like an almost spiritual thing for you." He chuckled.
Kagome opened her eyes and smiled as she continued to breathe in her Latte.
"It is, bring the cup to your nose, just below it, not over it, and breathe in slowly
the delicious scents Sess." She directed. "Like this."
He brought the large cup to his delicate nose and slowly breathed in the latte. At
first he wasn't quite sure what he should be doing. But soon he listened to her
words.
"What do you smell Sess when you drink tea, surely you must smell your tea,
find the desired scents of the coffee, look for your favorite reminders of what it is
you like the most."
He paused for a moment, he was almost irritated due to his unsureness but after
a moment he breathed in the hot coffee before him, at first he could smell the
hint of warm milk, the thin layer of froth on top, but then he began to smell the
thick aromatic hints of the espresso and vanilla buried within.
Kagome watched him intently and smiled. "Thats it...now...bring the mug to your
lips and taste your first taste of absolute heaven." She cooed.
With eyes closed and lips against the rim of the mug he gently tipped the cup
towards his parted mouth. The latte flowed in sips into his mouth and over his
tongue. The taste was foreign yet very desirable. He enjoyed the dark and full
bodied flavor that swirled in his mouth leaving a sweet and slightly heady taste of
vanilla and sugar in it's wake. He opened his eyes just in time to see Kagome
take her first sip of her chai. She looked to be in deep concentration over this
very meditative action. She smiled after the first sip and breathed in. Her eyes
opened and beamed with sheer happiness. She looked over at Sesshomaru
and then towards the lady barista.
"Bravo, this is one of the most wonderful Chai Lattes I have ever had the luxury
of tasting!" She said ecsatically.
"Oh thank you!" The lady said from the counter.
Sesshomaru began to chuckle and laugh slightly at her elated behavior.
"I never thought a cup of coffee could create such a surprise and utter
amusement to one person."
"Sess, this is not coffee this is an experience, and it's actually tea."
"Really?"
"Yes, would you care to try some?"
She placed her mug in front of him, he took the cup and sipped a taste. His eyes
widened in surprise.
"Mmm...taste like..like..."
"Pumpkin pie!" Kagome proclaimed.
"Ah yes, I have had that once before. Yes it has a very autumn like taste to it."
"Well, this kind of weather reminds me of winter and I love Chai lattes during the
winter months. It's my favorite tea in the whole world!" She beamed.
"So do you like your coffee Sess?"
"I love it, it smells and taste wonderful, I am fearful I may come to need such
tempting tastes again and again."
"Well if your any type of weakling like me you will."
"This Sesshomaru is far from weak, I would rather call it an addiction of sorts."
Kagome shrugged, "Call it what you will, this is my one and only weakness that I
must give in to or else."
Sesshomaru smirked and leaned over the table.
"I plan to rectify that addiction with an entirely new one my love." He whispered
huskily.
Kagome's eyes widened and she blushed a soft crimson red. She looked into
her cup gripping it tightly in her hands, not daring to look at him in fear of his
eyes.
He laughed in a whisper and freed her hands from the trembling mug. She
looked up and sighed. He knew she was as addicted to him and he was to her.
They both had an addiction. It was obvious that first weekend. And all
Sesshomaru could think about was how he could persuade her into moving in
with him.
He smiled and continued to drink his coffee. They drank in small sips, daring
glances and blushes every chance they could get. Kagome felt like she was on
a cloud like the ones blowing by so quickly in the sky above them outside the
window. The cool air that blew in occasionally from the half open door caressed
with the warm swirls of steam that rose from their respective mugs and
Sesshomaru couldn't help but think how ironic they were in explaining in no
words the path fate took to reach Kagome and himself together. He only hoped
that he could continue this relationship and move further. He already knew she
was the one. He already knew he was in love with her. He only hoped to kami
that she felt the same thing.
Phew, final y done. Well how did you like my retrospect in the addiction of coffee. If you haven't
noticed I have a slight addiction to coffee and after working for Starbucks and many other coffee
shops for many years (6+ years) I have come to sip coffee like a wine taster. LOL. Next chappie
will be up soon, and yes of course there is a lemon.
what this drama is all about sappiness, I want that fluffy romance thats way ooc. Of course I now
all my characters are very ooc. I like them that way. I think its fun to experiment with charcters on
a level not normally seen. I would like to thank al my new fans on Single Spark! I think you guys
rock and KogasAngel, thank you soo much for all your kind words! I love her fics. Go check them
out @ Single Spark. And with out further ado more story...
~Melodic Memory
Chapter 17
Kagome fell into a lite sleep humming the music in her own mind, daring images
of Sesshomaru plagued her dream-like state, she imagined him playing this soft
yet deep melody in her head, she saw him in the corner of the large playing
room. The curtains slightly drawn, just enough light seeping through to allow
vision of the keys only. She watched as the musical notes danced across the top
of the piano and towards herself, she stood in the doorway, watching his body
sway with each key he played. Her brows furrowed in irritation with the inability
to capture Sesshomarus face in her mind. As her daydreaming went on she
soon felt a very warm and very real hand move up her thigh. Her eyes opened
to reveal the very man she had been spying on in her mind. She felt as if she
had been caught, as if she really had crept in on his private piano session.
Without control a deep blush smoothed itself gently across Kagomes face.
Sesshomarus amber eyes rested on her own and he chuckled lightly at her
blush.
"Kagome...what ever were you thinking?" He asked with a mischievous smile.
His hands moving painstakingly up her thighs.
"Nothing!" She giggled as she jumped.
Sesshomaru laughed and moved in like a hunter towards its prey. The look
caused an involuntary and very visual shudder to run through Kagome.
Sesshomarus eyes sparkled and gleamed. He pounced. Kagome squealed as
she laughed and giggled. Sesshomaru tickled her around her waist as he
hoisted her into his embrace.
"Are you ready to greet the waking world?"
"Yes."
"Remember the last night you spent at my home?"
"Mmmhmm."
"Remember we were supposed to go out for coffee the following Wednesday?"
"Oh yes!" She laughed, she had completely forgotten about that. She really had
wanted to share the enjoyment of coffee with him, but the business dinner was
very nice instead.
"Well can you see that place at the edge of the window beyond the highway over
there, not only is the most expensive gas in all of central California there,
(Kagome laughed a soundless laugh for his quick humor) but residing there just
next to it is a quaint little coffee and tea house that I frequent...for tea of course,
would you like to take a walk over to this place and please my senses with a cup
of what you consider delicious coffee?"
"I would love to Sesshomaru." He gracefully picked her up and pulled her closer
to him.
"Sesshomaru?"
"Yes?"
"That was wonderful."
"What was?" He asked with an evil grin.
Kagome quirked an eyebrow at him, he knew exactly what she meant, he merely
wanted to hear her say it. She paused and watched his eyes. She seemed
nervous in asking. He smirked inwardly, he loved her bashfulness, even after all
they had shared. She looked cute and sexy to him. He hoped it never changed.
He loved her innocent and adorable side. He decided to help her along.
"Did you mean the lovemaking?"
Kagome rolled her eyes. She was now obviously irritated yet with a smile. She
pushed her hands against him to move up off the bed but he pulled her closer to
his chest with a growl. She yelped in surprise. He moved his hand to her chin
and raised her eyes to his gaze.
"Kagome, making love to you was one of the most memorable moments in my
life. I shall never forget it."
He offered it in a whisper with all the humor and mischief gone from his eyes. It
was replaced with a soft hue of honesty and determination. She melted in his
embrace. She had never expected such poetic simplicities to arise from
Sesshomaru. He seemed to be a man of such few words, yet here in this safe
and very secluded place, very much like his own home in Japan. He shared this
side of himself with her. A side more open and unguarded. A side Kagome was
falling endlessly in love with. A side she would cherish. She felt so very special
to be one of the few and possibly only people he deemed suitable for such
actions.
She looked up into his eyes and kissed his soft and tender half open lips.
Savoring the taste and feel of them against her own. He breathed slightly
raggedly against her mouth. As if his very soul was breathing. She opened
her eyes, lips still feathered against his own. His eyes were closed, soft
eyelashes gently gracing his lids, his face was lax and calm, she watched him
breathe her in. His hair framed his jaw and face in small slivers of metallic
gray. He looked relaxed and content. His face held the stoic look yet defied it
at the same time with the slight smirk of his lip on one side. Kagome found it
quite adorable. She was smiling as she pulled gently away from him. His
eyes opened when he felt her pull away. Her eyes clung to is own.
"Thank you Sesshomaru."
He smiled one of those rare smiles, those genuine and very elegant smiles. He
pulled her close and kissed her lips again. He released Kagome and she rose
from the bed slowly, completely naked. She seemed relaxed and at ease
walking through the room so carelessly. Sesshomaru watched her every move,
he enjoyed watching her curves move with her, the way her muscles moved
against her skin, how her breasts gently bounced with each graceful step she
took. The way her hips caused her backside to shake in the cutest little taunt
he'd ever seen. She was so tempting, he found it hard to believe that she wasn't
some vixen in disguise. He couldn't quite fathom women not knowing what
assets they contained even in a simple walk. He wanted to walk right up behind
her and take her on all fours. He shook his head. "Confounded, this women
creates strong images in my head." He thought. She turned around and noticed
his perplexed look upon his face. She laughed as she bent down to grab some
items from her duffel bag. She looked up at him and used her able hand to lift
her black silky tresses from her face. Sesshomaru found her to look so beautiful
in that moment, like there weren't enough moments to revel in, she created
another for him. The cloudy sky caused a dull glow in the room that shined upon
Kagomes skin in the most tantalizing of ways. She seemed to glow in the light,
almost from the inside. Her smile spoke volumes of her amusement. That was
about the time Sesshomaru realized her amusement was directed at none other
then himself.
She laughed and pul ed her hair up more away from her face.
"Sess, your so funny sometimes."
"I'm so glad to know I can be here for your entertainment." He mused.
She smiled again, "I'm going to take a shower, then we can walk to that
wonderful shop okay?"
"Sounds like a plan."
Sesshomaru watched her move to the bathroom and close the door. As soon as
the shower ran Sesshomaru walked into the kitchen to grab his cell phone.
"Hello Jaken, I need you to do me a favor. I will be gone for the entire weekend
and I need you to have all reports ready for Mondays meeting at 9 am. Thank
you....no...I am no longer in Japan. Whatever issues you have email them to me
and I will look them over this evening or tomorrow. That is all."
Meanwhile...
Inuyasha woke to an incredible hangover. His head throbbed with pain. His
encrusted eyes slowly opened to a very dimly lit room, his room. His clock which
was now sitting upright on his nightstand was gleaming in red the awareness of
just how early it was. He groaned as he sat up and stretched slightly. The very
movement caused severe nausea to overwhelm his body. He attempted to gain
rememberance in how exactly he got back to his apartment. The last thing he
could remember was the cold and venomous eyes of his older brother staring
into his own, Sesshomaru's fist clearly pulled back like an arrow in a bow ready
to be let go with great force. He suddenly felt his face and jaw. He felt no pain
or possible injuries from what it looked like Sesshomaru was about to do. When
he remembered that moment he figured Sesshomaru might have knocked him
out cold. But with no hint of pain upon his face he was now even more
perplexed. He dug a little further into the nights memories, what little he had of
them. His eyes widened in surprise and he moaned aloud.
"Kagome...oh no....what have I done." He whispered into his empty room. It was
more of a statement to himself than a question.
He willed himself to move no matter how painful it was to be and drug himself to
the bathroom. He turned the smal night lite on and inspected his sullen features
in the mirror. He had final y become disgusted after a long lengthy look.
Depression set in quicker then he thought. He was angry but too weak to
acknowledge it. He remembered the way he treated Kagome, the way he pul ed
her to him, they way he fondled her. He remembered the fearful look in her
eyes. The way he touched her. It was forced and violating in so many ways.
Any man would have been able to see it. He was surprised he wasn't dead from
the way Sesshomaru looked. But he was also very confused. He walked back
into the bedroom to lie down again. Thats when he saw it and knew she'd been
there. She had taken him home or the both of them had. There lying on the
other nightstand were two bottled waters and a bottle of aspirin. The gel caps,
the ones he loved. The ones that worked every time. No one else did this for
him except her. He smiled despite himself. He wondered if Sesshomaru had
come with her. If by some strange charm of hers she was able to persuade
Sesshomaru into helping her bring his younger brother back to his apartment.
He knew if anyone could do it, it would be her. He sighed and took the bottled
water and swallowed four gel caps to ease his suffering. He decided to lie in bed
for a little while longer until the headache resided. He had a few calls to make.
He wanted to know if he had ignorantly made headline news again or not. He
was hoping for a miracle and that maybe by her help he hadn't made such a
complete baka of himself. He sighed again. He cursed himself over and over in
his head as he lay in his lonely and very cold bed..
"Well Inuyasha, now you've lost any chance you ever had of getting her back,
the Ice Prince wins again." He whispered to himself. He decided talking to
himself was becoming a regular pastime. He knew she'd never reconsider now.
He had seen the way she was around Sesshomaru, something he hadn't seen in
a long time. She was happy. And for the first time in his selfish and very spoiled
life, he smiled at the thought of someone else's happiness other then his own.
He wanted her to remain happy. If Sesshomaru was to be that person then so
be it. He was sad, but he felt he just matured about 5 years in the span of 15
minutes with that decision. Although to actually put it into action he knew would
probably and most likely become his demise. He still loved her, no matter how
foolish the thought may be, he still loved her and wanted to be a part of her life.
But it would be for the best if he stayed away for awhile. So many thoughts ran
through his mind thus causing his headache to increase in size and immensity.
He breathed in and sighed aloud. He decided for now that thinking may not be
the best course of action. More sleep would do more good then harm.
"Ready?"
"Yes!"
Sesshomaru watched Kagome beside him as she took in the scenery around
them. Her eyes wandered over the endless hills in the distance. She wore a
beautiful blue scarf that mingled with her long black hair in the cool ocean
breeze. The sky was still covered in gray clouds, yet the sun peaked out here
and there revealing rays of light that kissed the green hills beyond the estate. He
enjoyed watching the scarf and her hair dance in the wind, he found it fascinating
and meditative if there truly could be such a state while watching someone. She
slowly turned to see him gazing at her. She smiled one of her signature warm
smiles. So full of happiness and reassurance. He basked in the smile, taking in
all he could get from it. It literally made him happy to see her smile like that. It
caused him to smile.
It didn't take them long to reach the coffee shop. It was a cute little shop set
away from the highway with a lovely window view of the ocean just over the cliffs.
They took a window seat near the edge of the shop. The fresh smell of brewing
coffee and fresh bagels permeated the entire place. Sesshomaru loved the
smel of this small little shop. The scents of dark spices and cinnamon and
coffee laced with hints of chocolate and vanilla made his nose tingle in the most
charming of ways. The older lady whom was the owner and the barista greeted
Sesshomaru by name. Sesshomaru introduced Kagome to the lady and Kagome
announced that Sesshomaru would finally be trying his very first coffee.
"Well Sess, what would you like to try, espresso or coffee?"
"You are the coffee expert, I trust you Kagome, you choose for me please."
Kagome grinned happily.
"Alright then."
Kagome ordered herself a Chai latte and Sesshomaru a Vanilla Latte. She
figured he looked like a Latte kind of guy. She thought maybe Cappuccino first
but she didn't think it was enough coffee for him to try and he may not like foam
and so she figured her best bet would be a Latte with a hint of delicious nutty
vanilla flavor.
When the coffees arrived in their respective over sized black coffee mugs,
Kagome purred with delight over her Chai. It smel ed heavenly, the scents of
cloves, ginger, honey, and cinnamon spice wafted into her nostrils in the
tempting est of aromas. Sesshomaru watched her in delighted interest.
"This seems like an almost spiritual thing for you." He chuckled.
Kagome opened her eyes and smiled as she continued to breathe in her Latte.
"It is, bring the cup to your nose, just below it, not over it, and breathe in slowly
the delicious scents Sess." She directed. "Like this."
He brought the large cup to his delicate nose and slowly breathed in the latte. At
first he wasn't quite sure what he should be doing. But soon he listened to her
words.
"What do you smell Sess when you drink tea, surely you must smell your tea,
find the desired scents of the coffee, look for your favorite reminders of what it is
you like the most."
He paused for a moment, he was almost irritated due to his unsureness but after
a moment he breathed in the hot coffee before him, at first he could smell the
hint of warm milk, the thin layer of froth on top, but then he began to smell the
thick aromatic hints of the espresso and vanilla buried within.
Kagome watched him intently and smiled. "Thats it...now...bring the mug to your
lips and taste your first taste of absolute heaven." She cooed.
With eyes closed and lips against the rim of the mug he gently tipped the cup
towards his parted mouth. The latte flowed in sips into his mouth and over his
tongue. The taste was foreign yet very desirable. He enjoyed the dark and full
bodied flavor that swirled in his mouth leaving a sweet and slightly heady taste of
vanilla and sugar in it's wake. He opened his eyes just in time to see Kagome
take her first sip of her chai. She looked to be in deep concentration over this
very meditative action. She smiled after the first sip and breathed in. Her eyes
opened and beamed with sheer happiness. She looked over at Sesshomaru
and then towards the lady barista.
"Bravo, this is one of the most wonderful Chai Lattes I have ever had the luxury
of tasting!" She said ecsatically.
"Oh thank you!" The lady said from the counter.
Sesshomaru began to chuckle and laugh slightly at her elated behavior.
"I never thought a cup of coffee could create such a surprise and utter
amusement to one person."
"Sess, this is not coffee this is an experience, and it's actually tea."
"Really?"
"Yes, would you care to try some?"
She placed her mug in front of him, he took the cup and sipped a taste. His eyes
widened in surprise.
"Mmm...taste like..like..."
"Pumpkin pie!" Kagome proclaimed.
"Ah yes, I have had that once before. Yes it has a very autumn like taste to it."
"Well, this kind of weather reminds me of winter and I love Chai lattes during the
winter months. It's my favorite tea in the whole world!" She beamed.
"So do you like your coffee Sess?"
"I love it, it smells and taste wonderful, I am fearful I may come to need such
tempting tastes again and again."
"Well if your any type of weakling like me you will."
"This Sesshomaru is far from weak, I would rather call it an addiction of sorts."
Kagome shrugged, "Call it what you will, this is my one and only weakness that I
must give in to or else."
Sesshomaru smirked and leaned over the table.
"I plan to rectify that addiction with an entirely new one my love." He whispered
huskily.
Kagome's eyes widened and she blushed a soft crimson red. She looked into
her cup gripping it tightly in her hands, not daring to look at him in fear of his
eyes.
He laughed in a whisper and freed her hands from the trembling mug. She
looked up and sighed. He knew she was as addicted to him and he was to her.
They both had an addiction. It was obvious that first weekend. And all
Sesshomaru could think about was how he could persuade her into moving in
with him.
He smiled and continued to drink his coffee. They drank in small sips, daring
glances and blushes every chance they could get. Kagome felt like she was on
a cloud like the ones blowing by so quickly in the sky above them outside the
window. The cool air that blew in occasionally from the half open door caressed
with the warm swirls of steam that rose from their respective mugs and
Sesshomaru couldn't help but think how ironic they were in explaining in no
words the path fate took to reach Kagome and himself together. He only hoped
that he could continue this relationship and move further. He already knew she
was the one. He already knew he was in love with her. He only hoped to kami
that she felt the same thing.
Phew, final y done. Well how did you like my retrospect in the addiction of coffee. If you haven't
noticed I have a slight addiction to coffee and after working for Starbucks and many other coffee
shops for many years (6+ years) I have come to sip coffee like a wine taster. LOL. Next chappie
will be up soon, and yes of course there is a lemon.