InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Beauty Meets Beast ❯ Technology + sleepiness = One Embarrassed Kagome ( Chapter 7 )

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Beauty Meets Beast

A.N. I am sorry for the delay. I am taking a creative writing class this semester and it is taking up ALL MY FREAKING TIME!!!!! I hardly ever seem to have time to write anymore. I also apologize for the shortness of this chapter, but I figured you would rather have a short chapter than none at all. Oh, I do have a small favor to ask. As much as I love reviews *ahem* I would love to get some more btw *ahem* I must ask that unless you have some valid input about the story or you are telling me what you liked, do not review. It is not fair to me for me to get my hopes up upon seeing a lengthy review only to realize that it is merely the reviewer talking to his/herself about nothing in particular. So, please, unless it pertains to my story, leave it out of your review.

Chapter 7: Technology + sleepiness = One Embarrassed Kagome

“What is that?” Sesshoumaru said, arching one perfect eyebrow in the classic `you're an idiot not worthy of my time' look.

“What do you mean what is it,” Kagome said, holding up the rather decrepit looking red duffle bag. “It's a bag!”

“Is not,”

“Is so!” she replied, purposely ignoring his attempt to argue with her. “Besides, it's not like I have anything else to carry my junk in!”

“This Sesshoumaru does not believe that foul smelling object is useful for anything besides building a fire.”

“HEY! Give me a break! It's really old. I think I've had it since I was in elementary school!” She cherished the moment of confusion that fell across his face. “And it only smells because it's been shoved in my closet for so long! Once I let it air out for a while it will be good as new…where's that Febreeze?” She once again began digging through her closet, having chunked the bag across her room, narrowly missing the regal taiyoukai who was trying so desperately to hide his curiosity of things in her room. “AHA!” She nuzzled the blue tinted spray bottle for a moment, “Ah Febreeze, how I missed you!”

After she had returned to her senses, Kagome began scrambling around her room in search of the things she was going to take back with her. She smiled as she passed the textbooks sitting on her desk, `No reason to take those. He's not going to let me come back anyways.' When she was done, she smiled and looked over the pile of stuff that had appeared on her bed which consisted of:

- 1 pair of jeans

- 1 pair of sweatpants

- 2 tank tops

- 1 pair of shorts

- flip flops and sneakers (converses to be exact)

- first aid kit

- shower stuff (shampoo, conditioner…)

- a spiral notebook

- digital camera and batteries (lots and LOTS of batteries)

- her sketchbook

- pens, pencils, and colored pencils

- pencil sharpener

- snacks of various types

- 2 of her favorite books

- Nintendo DS complete with battery adapter and games

“Perfect fit!”

Sesshoumaru once more arched an eyebrow at her. He was starting to have serious doubts about her sanity. The poor excuse for a bag she was using looked like it might explode at any moment. “Now what?” He said, looking outside into the now pouring rain. “It is too late to return to the castle tonight.”

“Um,” Kagome said softly. She hadn't thought of that. What were they going to do? “Well, we have a couple options. We can either stay here all night and hope that my family doesn't see you, or I can show you more of my time. Which do you want to do?”

“This Sesshoumaru would like to see more of this world.”

“Um, alright. Do you mind if we wait until it stops raining first?” He nodded and Kagome was struck with a thought. “Hey! I can show you some things around here if you want.” He once again nodded and Kagome quickly scanned her room, her eyes lighting up when she saw her TV. “This,” she said, pointing at the TV, “is a Television, TV for short.”

Sesshoumaru eyed the black box with little interest. He didn't see what was so great about it, and then she turned it on. He couldn't help the small step back he took when the box flared to life. “What sorcery is this?” He murmured, barely able to stop himself from reaching out and touching the screen.

Kagome smiled at the brief look of shock that crossed his face before his mask once again fell into place. Inuyasha had had a similar reaction the first time she'd shown him the TV. She couldn't decide which she liked better; Inuyasha's obvious delight in modern technology or Sesshoumaru's attempts to try and hide is curiosity. “Why don't we watch a movie,” she suggested, fully aware that he had no idea what she was talking about. She walked over to the bookcase and that housed her movies, smiling as she pulled an old Disney movie out that she hadn't watched in a while. After putting the movie in, she sat down on her bed, motioning for him to sit as well. He sat down next to her, his eyes never leaving the TV. Getting an idea, Kagome handed him the remote, after telling him to be careful with it and told him which button to push to start the movie and how to change the language from English to Japanese.

Tale as old as time

True as it can be

As the opening scene played out, Kagome couldn't help but sigh at the similarities between the movie and her current situation. Only, she wasn't a beauty, and he definitely wasn't a beast, although at one point she'd thought he was.

Barely even friends

Then somebody bends

Unexpectedly

Sesshoumaru was still shocked. How were things like this accomplished? He'd certainly never dreamed such things were possible. The movie they were watching intrigued him. Talking objects, whoever heard of such a thing?

Just a little change

Small to say the least

Kagome sighed and unconsciously leaned closer to Sesshoumaru, watching him for any signs of tension, and rested her head on his shoulder.

Both a little scared

Neither one prepared

Beauty and the Beast

`Why is she touching me?' Sesshoumaru thought, sparing a glance in her direction.

Ever just the same

Ever a surprise

`And why don't I want her to move?'

Ever as before

Ever just as sure

As the sun will rise

As the movie progressed, Kagome couldn't help but hope that her situation didn't play out like the movie. For one, she didn't think Sesshoumaru would EVER think of her in that way.

Tale as old as time

Tune as old as song

And B…or was it two? Anyways, she also found it hard to believe that he would let her go. He seemed content to keep her prisoner…especially now that he had found a use for her.

Bittersweet and strange

Finding you can change

Learning you were wrong

But the more she thought about it, the more she realized that she was beginning to like staying at the castle. And even more frightening, she was beginning to like spending time with Sesshoumaru.

Certain as the sun

Rising in the east

She sighed, suddenly feeling rather tired, and shifted into a more comfortable position against him. She was sort of shocked he hadn't killed her yet for touching him. Not that she didn't enjoy being alive, it was just so unlike him.

Tale as old as time

Song as old as rhyme

Beauty and the Beast

`ARG! STOP THINKING!!!' she thought, tired of straining her mind over things that she had little to no control over.

Tale as old as time

Song as old as rhyme

Beauty and the Beast

Sesshoumaru scooted a little closer to her, so that her entire side was resting against him. `Why am I allowing her this?' he thought, `Normally she would be dead by now. What makes her so special? Even my beast (a.n. haha irony) seems content with her actions…

Kagome stretched and rubbed the sleep from her eyes. `When did I fall asleep?' she thought, sighing as her sleep-addled brain slowly returned to the world of the living. The movie was long over and the night was starting it slow creep over the sky. She gasped as she realized that she had shifted in her sleep so that she was now lying with her head in Sesshoumaru's lap. She looked up to find him watching her intently. “Um, sorry,” she said, getting up and moving to stand next to the bed, wringing her hands together nervously. When he continued to watch her, she shifted, searching for something to say. “HEY! It stopped raining!”

“Hnnnn”

“So, do you want to go look around my time?” She said, walking to the window so she wouldn't have to look at him.

“That is acceptable,” he replied, surprising Kagome. She'd been expecting him to say no since it was so close to nightfall.

“Ok, just let me tell my mom I'm going out and then we can leave.”

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“Where's Kagome?!” Inuyasha growled as they followed Drake through the fortress.

Drake sighed, they'd been here for about half an hour, and that idiot hadn't shut up once. Seriously, how many times was he going to have to tell him about Kagome's whereabouts?! “As I told you before, the miko is not here. She and Lord Sesshoumaru have gone to retrieve medicine for some wounds she received a few days ago.”

“WH..”

“When will they be back,” Miroku said, cutting off the now fuming hanyou.

“I do not know,” Drake sighed, rubbing his temples to stop himself from strangling his lord's brother. “They left early this morning. You are welcome to wait for them here.”

“Of course we'll wait!”

“But Inuyasha, what about Sango?”

“She has Kirara,” he huffed, crossing his arms. “They probably just got separated from us when we were chasing that hawk demoness. She'll turn up in a few days.”

“Whatever you say,” the young monk sighed, figuring it was pointless to point out his comrade that it had already been a couple of days since she'd disappeared.

“I will ask the scouts about your friend.” Drake said before motioning them towards the stairs. “Now, come this way and I will show you to your rooms. You both look like you could use a bath and some food.”

“Can I have a side of sleep too?” Miroku asked, clasping his hands in front of him in a pleading manor.

“Of course.”

A.N. Yeah, I know. Not the best place to stop at. But I just got writer's block. So I figured I'd go ahead and post what I had. Sorry….