InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Alone till Love ❯ The Touch ( Chapter 22 )

Mia: Okay, okay - I know everyone is beginning to notice the more physical relationship that is taking place between Kagome and Sesshomaru. That point is emphasized further in the following chapter. This is a bit of a fluffy chapter, but it's not too bad.

Cresent: Oh, great - fluff! Fluff with Fluffy! Hahahaha.

 

Mia: -stares-

 

Cresent: What? Haha. Not - funny? -stops laughing-

 

Mia: -sweat-drop- Okee dokee then. On with Chapter 22 !

 

Cresent: -laughs hysterically-

 

Chapter 22: The Touch

 

Two weeks. A full two weeks, and still Sesshomaru had shown Kagome only the slightest of emotion. With each piercing stare, fleeting touch - Kagome felt more attached to him, but yet - she could not explain why. She had grown to enjoy his presence, despite the fact that they rarely spoke or acknowledged each other at all. Maybe she was merely glad for his company, considering Riku was now coming and going quite frequently.

 

Kagome didn't have time to think at the moment, however. With a terribly rough training session going on, she was ripped from her thoughts into a much harsher reality…

 

“You must be quicker.” Sesshomaru hissed, the blade just grazing Kagome's cheek. Blood slid down her cheek, she touched it gingerly.

 

“Easy for you to say! You're the one with the sword…” She retorted, dodging Sesshomaru clumsily. He appeared directly behind her, and in a single fluid motion, the blade was pressed threateningly against her neck. With her head tilted back, Sesshomaru's breath was hot on her neck.

 

Kagome nearly gasped. The two of them had never been so close to each other. They stood like that for what felt like an eternity, neither attempting to move. Kagome shivered compulsively as his breath continued to tickle her.

 

Kagome felt as though her heart was going to beat right out of her chest. She was surprised to realize that this was not due to fear. “Quicker.” He whispered in her ear, and lowered the sword. Kagome massaged her neck with her hand, watching Sesshomaru as he sheathed the blade.

 

She was amazed, to say the least, at the event that had just taken place. After two weeks…She could still feel his breath on her neck and the chills rushed back, forcing her to shiver once again.

 

“Little remains that I can truly teach you. Practice is what you require now.” He said, in the same emotionless voice as always. He turned his back to her, closing his eyes and inhaling deeply. Even to himself, his voice lacked any warmth. Despite what had just happened, the fact that she had been so near to him - he still sounded empty, void of any feeling whatsoever.

 

Suddenly, Kagome felt Sesshomaru's steely eyes burning into her…The same, searing gaze that he had been holding her in since he had come to help her in training.

 

“Why do you look at me like that?” Kagome asked, suddenly, her voice cutting into the thick silence. Sesshomaru was startled at her question, but retained eye contact nonetheless. “What is it you see, when you're looking at me so - intensely?” She continued, now intrigued by the fact that he still watched her so intently.

 

Sesshomaru blinked. His brows furrowed ever so slightly, Sesshomaru parted his lips, making as though to speak - but no words came. `What is there to say, Kagome? I have left Rin in the care of Jaken, I have left any thought of my previous life behind…just to be here, with you. Ah, even my pride leaves me. What is there to say…' He thought, furious at himself for allowing such trivial emotion to rampage within his mind

 

Sesshomaru blinked again, and broke the gaze. Turning to look up into the clear, afternoon sky, he sighed inaudibly. Kagome continued to watch him. “Well?” She asked, stepping closer to Sesshomaru.

 

He turned his eyes to her, slowly. Kagome met them hesitantly. She didn't know what to expect, had no idea why the normally eloquent Sesshomaru had so suddenly been forced into silence…But, as she stared up into his shining, amber eyes, the very last thing she expected was what did indeed happen.

 

Sesshomaru, very slowly, brought his lips to Kagome's, in a gentle kiss. Kagome stood rigid, completely in shock, if not denial, of what was happening. Was this - a dream? Had she ever woken from the previous night? Or had she perhaps been victim to a wonderfully realistic daydream?

 

But, it couldn't be, everything was far too real…Before Kagome even realized what was happening, Sesshomaru had vanished. She brought her fingertips to her lips slowly, wistfully. She knew instantly.

 

It had really happened.

 

 

Mia: Okay, I had to end it there. Kind of a cliffhanger, but yeah. I didn't really know how else to introduce their relationship but a rather bold move on Sesshomaru's part. It may seem out of character, but in my opinion, this is only because we've never seen Sesshomaru acting remotely affectionate with a woman (save perhaps Rin). Take care to notice his silence and continuing lack of emotion - all of which are still in character. So, I hope that he doesn't seem too out of it.

 

Cresent: Sexiness….Sesshomaru is the epitome of sexiness in this chapter!

 

Mia: Yes. Yes he is.

 

Sesshy:……

 

Mia & Cresent: -Drool -