InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ DISCOVERIES ❯ Chapter V ( Chapter 5 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

A/N: This chapter is a bit fluffy, and though I previously told some people that this fic would only be around five chapters long, it has now been extended to 6. I just had to end this chapter where I did. I promise lemony goodness in the next chapter.

Chapter V

Sesshomaru did pick Kagome up on Friday night, as promised. And after dinner, a movie, and a quickie in the theatre bathroom, he returned her home at a respectable hour. Her mother welcomed him in with a smile.

Classes resumed at the University on the Monday following their return, so that left little time for each other. Both had exams and plenty of essays to write; though where Sesshomaru had an unusually large load due to his pending graduation, Kagome had more free time since she longer concerned herself with the Inu crew.

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By the time Christmas rolled around, Sesshomaru had already made up his mind in regards to his relationship with Kagome. He was not happy with things the way they were. He was to graduate in a few days and had already been hired on at a prestigious television station with a starting salary that would impress many executives. However, the price for his position was that he had been required to spend the last two weeks prior to graduation working to get his place at the station set. He had had little time for Kagome, and when he occasionally talked to her in the halls or on the phone, she was often noticeably distant and almost always seemed to be on the verge of tears.

Finally, after graduation, he invited her over for Christmas with his family. He intended to talk to her and find out what was wrong. But things almost never go according to plans.

“Kagome,” Sesshomaru said as he pulled her down to sit in his lap in front of the fireplace, “what is wrong?”

Kagome looked around the room to see if they were alone. She shook her head when she spotted his father coming back into the den. “It's nothing,” she said as she plastered on a fake smile and turned to face him. “I'm fine.”

Sesshomaru frowned, not buying the lie for a second. He could plainly see the tears that she was fighting. He stood with a sigh and pulled her with him. He turned to his father and excused himself and Kagome before dragging her up the stairs to his room, where he locked the door.

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“Kagome,” he said as he seated himself on the bed next to her, “I know that I have not had much time for you lately, but things have been really hectic.” He reached over and softly stroked her hair. With a sigh, he steeled himself for his next words. “I am not happy with our relationship.” He felt her stiffen beneath his touch. “I want…”

Kagome suddenly pulled away from him. Her eyes were filled with so much pain that it physically hurt him to look. Tears filled her eyes and began to fall in steady streams down her cheeks. “I see,” she said softly as she looked back down into her lap. She quickly pushed herself to her feet. “I suppose that I should have seen this coming. I guess I'm still too trusting after all.” Kagome leaned over and kissed him tenderly before she turned and quickly unlocked the door.

“Goodbye, Sesshomaru,” she said very softly, the tremble in her voice betraying the weakness that her rigid posture refused to show. “I love you,” drifted into the room followed by the soft click of the door.

`What just happened?' thought a slightly confused Sesshomaru as he heard the soft slam of the front door from downstairs.

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Out in the lightly falling snow, Kagome huddled down into her coat as she began the walk home, but it did nothing to dispel the chill she felt inside. She had never felt so numb inside as she did then. Never in her life had she felt so alone… not even after the recent betrayal by her former friends. Her heart was breaking.

Her feet took her to the bottom of the steps leading to the shrine, but she kept on walking. She was not ready to face her mother yet. She knew that she would have to, eventually, but not just yet. She wanted some time alone before she was to be smothered with her mother's attention.

She walked around aimlessly until she came to the local park. Walking silently over to the little gazebo, she rested her weary body on the sheltered bench and gazed out at the snow-covered ground with a defeated sigh. “I should have known it was too good to be true,” she said as she hugged herself. “How could I have let myself believe that he loved me?”

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Determined to figure out exactly what had just happened, Sesshomaru quickly donned his coat and slipped out the front door, seemingly unnoticed by his parents, who were snuggling affectionately in front of the fireplace. He followed Kagome's footprints in the snow until they reached the steps of the shrine. He was surprised when they didn't lead up the steps, but instead led farther down the street. Confused as to why she had not simply gone home, Sesshomaru continued to follow.

He could see her sitting in the gazebo when he followed her tracks into the park. Slowly he approached her from behind, frowning at her complete lack of attention to her surroundings. He could hear her crying, and it nearly broke his heart.

“How could I have let myself believe that he loved me?”

He froze. Didn't she know? Had he not shown her that he loved her? Why would she believe such a thing?

“I should have known that he could never love someone like me,” she cried into her hands. “There's no way I can tell him now. I just don't' know what to do.”

“You could start by telling me what the hell just happened,” Sesshomaru said as he stepped into the gazebo, “because I am more than a little confused.”

“You're confused?” Kagome asked angrily. “YOU'RE CONFUSED?! How do you think I feel?!” Kagome took a deep breath to calm herself. Once again her eyes filled with tears. “I'm sorry. I shouldn't have yelled at you.” She looked down into her lap at her clasped hands, wringing them nervously. “I'm just really confused right now.”

“Kagome,” he asked as he sat down beside her, “why did you break up with me?”

She refused to look at him as she answered. “You said that you weren't happy, Sesshomaru. I thought that's what you wanted.”

“You thought wrong. Kagome,” he said as he reached out to stroke a tear-soaked strand of hair from her face, “did I not make you happy?”

“Hai, Sesshomaru, you did. But I want you to be happy… even if it is not with me.” The last of her words were so soft that they were barely audible, but Sesshomaru could still hear the pain laced through them.

“Listen to me, Kagome,” he said, cupping her chin to make her look at him. “I don't want anyone else. I want you, Kagome. Only you.” He reached into the pocket of his jacket and palmed an item in his hand.

“I don't understand, Sesshomaru,” she replied as she pulled her chin away from his grasp. “You said that you weren't happy.”

“And I'm not,” he paused when Kagome made to move as if she were going to stand. He quickly grasped her hand and prevented it. “Hear me out, Kagome,” he commanded. “I am not happy with things the way they are. I want more.”

Kagome looked at him, not understanding his intent.

Sesshomaru moved off the bench and was suddenly on his knees in front of her. He took both of her hands in his own and kissed her knuckles tenderly before looking up into her eyes. “I had planned on waiting until after the holidays to do this, but it seems that I should not have waited.” Sesshomaru slipped something hard and square into her hand. He nudged her to open her hand.

Kagome's eyes grew wide as she took in what laid in the palm of her hand. There, looking overly large in her tiny hand, sat a square, black velvet box. She looked at Sesshomaru with a question in her eyes, and he nodded for her to open it. Her tiny hand shaking like a leaf in a spring wind, Kagome hesitantly opened it to reveal a tiny, brushed gold band with three stars etched into it. At the center of each star was a sparkling little diamond. She gasped in surprise.

“I love you, Kagome. Will you marry me?” Sesshomaru asked as he leaned forward and brushed her lips with is own. “Will you become Tsukishida Kagome?”

Sesshomaru watched as tears began to flow more freely down Kagome's cheeks. He didn't understand the look in her eyes as she turned her face away from him. She almost looked… ashamed… or afraid?

“Kagome,” he said as he once again took a seat beside her. He looped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her to snuggle against him. “What is wrong? Why have you been so skittish lately?”

A bout of hiccups joined the tears as she replied, “mnphgt,” the sound being muffled against his chest.

Cupping her chin so that she was forced to look up at him, he compelled her to answer him again. “Again,” he instructed, “so that this time I may hear.”

Kagome clinched her eyes shut and swallowed the lump in her throat. She drew a deep breath to steel herself, but even then, her answer came out as no more than a whisper. “Sesshomaru… I'm pregnant.”

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Back at the Tsukishida home, Izayoi welcomed InuYasha's friends into her home. He had invited them all over to celebrate Christmas Eve with them, despite the fact that Kagome was over and she no longer considered them her friends. They had tried on numerous occasions to talk to her, but she continued to blow them off. The last several times that they had tried to talk to her, she had rushed off in tears; so they decided to leave her alone for a bit. InuYasha figured that if they were at his house for Christmas Eve, and Kagome was at his house for Christmas Eve, then there was a chance that they could talk in a civil manner.

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The seconds ticked by at an agonizingly slow pace, or at least that is what it seemed like to Kagome as she awaited some kind of response. She had expected Sesshomaru to be angry, so when his lips suddenly crashed onto hers in a passionate kiss, she was stunned speechless. When she pulled away from him, his smile warmed her to the core.

“You… you're not angry?” she asked, not believing what she was seeing.

“Gods no! Why would I be angry?” He pulled her back into his embrace. “I would have preferred to wait until you were finished getting your degree; but I am not angry. I could never be angry with you for such a thing.” Sesshomaru kissed her softly, attempting to assuage her fears. “You never answered my question, Kagome,” he said with a teasing smirk.

“Which question?” she teased back, knowing full well which one he was referring to.

“The one where I asked you to marry me.”

“Ask me again,” she murmured, “and this time I will answer you.”

“Will you, Higurashi Kagome, become my wife?” he asked with a kiss to her temple.

“Hai, Tsukishida Sesshomaru, I will marry you.”

“Good,” he said as he rose to his feet, making certain to pull her up as well. “Come on,” he said as he steadily led her from the park.

“Where are we going?”

“We are going to get married.”

“Tonight?”

“Hai,” he replied without ever missing a step.

“As you wish, my lord,” she giggled.

Sesshomaru abruptly stopped and jerked her into his embrace, crashing his lips down up on hers in a dominating kiss. “I like the sound of that, wench. Perhaps I should have you call me that more often,” he said with a firm squeeze of her backside. “Now let's go. I know a priest in a nearby temple who owes me a favor.”

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“Where the hell's Kagome an' Sesshomaru at?” InuYasha cursed as he waited impatiently for them to make an appearance.

“Watch your mouth, boy,” his father reprimanded. “You need to learn some patience.”

“They left shortly before you got home, InuYasha,” supplied Izayoi. “I'm sure they'll be back soon enough. Why don't we start dinner? I'm sure that they wouldn't mind,” she said as she motioned everyone into the dining room.

“Feh, why not? I'm starving anyways,” InuYasha commented as he plopped into one of the dining room chairs.

Sango rolled her eyes and Miroku snorted.

“So why did they leave, anyway?” inquired Rin.

“I'm not sure,” Izayoi answered as she served everyone a slice or two of ham, “Kagome has been kind of nervous all night and Sesshomaru took her up to his room to talk to her. Just a few minutes later, Kagome rushed down the stairs crying. Sesshomaru followed her. I guess he was trying to make sure that she made it home safely.”

`YES!' thought a suddenly elated Rin, `Now that he's dumped the twit, he's fair game.'The wheels of her mind began to turn.

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An hour later, Kagome and Sesshomaru walked through the front door, hand in hand. Kagome's face was practically glowing and Sesshomaru was looking extremely proud. Mr. Tsukishida thought to ask what took them so long, but Izayoi noticed that Kagome's right hand was bound to Sesshomaru's left with a red silk cord. She jumped from her seat and rushed to embrace the new couple.

“Enough woman,” Sesshomaru complained as Izayoi attempted to kiss him on the cheek.

“Oh, I am so happy for the two of you. Congratulations. You two make such a fine couple.”

“Well done, son. She will make a wonderful daughter,” his father said as he gave Sesshomaru a manly hug. Then he turned to Kagome and kissed her on the top of her head. “Welcome to the family, Kagome. It's about time that one of my boys did something right.”

“Arigato, Mr. Tsukishida,” Kagome said with a blush.

“Nonsense!” he exclaimed. “There will be none of that. You may call me Shiro.”

Kagome bowed at the waist, “Arigato, Shiro-san.”

“Hey! What's all the fuss about?” InuYasha asked as he, Sango and Miroku emerged from the kitchen, not noticing that Rin had yet to return from her trip to the restroom.

Kagome instinctively stepped closer to Sesshomaru as she watched them come nearer.

“It's `bout damn time,” InuYasha grouched as he approached them. “What the hell took so long?”

“Watch your mouth in front of mother, you cretin,” Sesshomaru said with a sneer. “And as for being late, some things take time.”

“Huh? What the hell'r you talkin' bout?” InuYasha continued on as if he had not been warned about his language.

As Sesshomaru gently squeezed Kagome's hand. Sango noticed the chord that was binding them. She nudged Miroku with her elbow, nodding in their direction. Without a second thought, she smacked InuYasha in the back of the head. “Shut up, InuYasha. Don't make more of an idiot of yourself.” Then she stepped towards Sesshomaru and Kagome, who looked at her warily.

“Kagome,” she said as she bowed her head in shame, “I know that I have not been the best friend to you; and for that I am sorry. I'm really glad that something good for you came out of all of this though. I hope that you two will always be happy together.”

Miroku took a step forward, acting as if he was going to give Kagome a friendly hug, but was stopped when Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at him.

“That is close enough, letch,” Sesshomaru warned.

InuYasha opened his mouth as if to speak, but Kagome beat him to it. “Really, there is no need to apologize, InuYasha. I'm over it. I learned a valuable lesson from you guys. I learned that sometimes, you have to stop looking out for others and just look out for yourself.”

“Excuse us,” Sesshomaru interrupted, “but I believe that we are going to retire for the night. We will have a big day tomorrow.” That said, he led her back upstairs to his room, totally unaware of the surprise that awaited them.

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Upon entering his room, Sesshomaru jerked Kagome into his arms and claimed her mouth with soft, teasing kisses. After removing the ribbon from their hands, Kagome twined her fingers into his hair and scraped her nails along his scalp, causing a rumbling groan to vibrate through his chest. Their lips never leaving each other's, they managed to quickly divest each other of their clothing in record fashion. Before long, they both stood naked, each one's hands mapping the contours of the other one's body.

Sesshomaru slid his fingers down to stroke the folds of her sex, only to find that her juices were already beginning to dampen her thighs. “So wet for me already,” he chuckled as he coated his fingers in the slippery juices.

Without further hesitation, he gripped the cheeks of her ass and lifted her against him, sheathing her on his length as she wrapped her legs around his hips. “Kami, I've missed you,” she gasped as she felt his length fill her.

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Beneath the covers of Sesshomaru's bed, Rin laid waiting. She had left the kitchen after dinner under the pretense of using the restroom, saying that her stomach was not feeling so good. She had slipped into Sesshomaru's room, hoping to surprise him when he returned from breaking up with Kagome. She just knew that he wouldn't turn her down once he saw what she had to offer. She knew that she could make him happy. She was expecting for him to come home at any time, so she stripped down and crawled into his bed, intent on fully satisfying him when he returned. What she was not expecting was for Sesshomaru to bring Kagome back with him.

Rin watched in dismay as Sesshomaru yanked Kagome into his arms and kissed her tenderly. They were so wrapped up in each other that neither of them noticed that they were not alone. The obvious affection that he was showing for Kagome made a lump form in her chest. The thought that Sesshomaru actually cared for Kagome had never really crossed Rin's mind.

Stifling a gasp as they rapidly rid themselves of their clothing, Rin burrowed under the covers, leaving only her eyes to witness as Sesshomaru lifted Kagome and impaled her on his cock. As she watched his generous length disappear into Kagome's glistening core, Rin fought not to moan. Finally, as Sesshomaru backed Kagome up against the wall, Rin allowed her fingers to slip between her sopping nether lips to probe her dripping slit. Rin closed her eyes and concentrated on the pleasure she was feeling instead of the grunts of pleasure that were echoing through the room.

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Suddenly, Rin was jolted back to reality as the full weight of two bodies came crashing down on top of her. Sesshomaru had carried Kagome from the wall, his length still buried deep, to the bed, where he fell backwards with her on top so that she could ride him. Upon landing on top of a blanket covered body, instead of the soft cushion of his bedding, Sesshomaru quickly rolled to the side, pinning Kagome beneath him.

Grabbing his comforter and covering Kagome with it, Sesshomaru quickly stood and yanked the blanket that hid their mysterious bed companion from him. He was not quite sure what he had been expecting, but a naked Rin lying in his bed was certainly not on the list. He quickly pulled Kagome to her feet, securely wrapped in the comforter, and moved her behind him as he tried for the life of him not to simply reach over and choke the life out of Rin.

Kagome pulled away from Sesshomaru and looked at Rin. She let her see just how much Rin's actions, both past and present, hurt her. “You just couldn't let me be happy, could you?” Kagome asked softly. “You had to try and take that from me too.” Both Rin and Sesshomaru could hear the pain in her voice as she bent over to retrieve her clothing. “Thank you, Rin.” Kagome turned to Sesshomaru and touched his cheek. “I think I should go,” she said softly as she turned and quietly walked into the bathroom to dress. Then she disappeared into the bathroom.

“Sesshomaru,” Rin started as the bathroom door closed, but she never got to finish.

“Get out!” Sesshomaru hissed.

“But…”

“Get OUT!”

“Let me get dressed,” she said.

“NO!” he ordered. “Get out now!” When Rin didn't move, Sesshomaru stalked across the room and dragged her to her feet. He tore the sheet from his bed, frowning when he spied a suspiciously wet spot on it. He threw it at her and then shoved her out into the hallway.

“Give me my clothes back,” she huffed indignantly.

“No,” Sesshomaru replied in a tone that was colder than any she had ever heard him use. “Let the others see how much of a whore you are.” Then the only sound to fill the hallway was the slamming of the door in her face.

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Sesshomaru donned his clothing and as he waited for Kagome to emerge from the bathroom, he could hear her soft sobbing. All he had really wanted in the beginning was to take her away from the pain and betrayal; but it seemed that as long as she was forced to endure the presences of InuYasha and his friends, she would be subjected to it time and again.

Sesshomaru rose and tapped lightly on the bathroom door. “Kagome?” He heard several sniffles. “Come out, Kagome.”

A click was heard, followed by the sliding open of the bathroom door. Sesshomaru pulled her into his arms and kissed the top of her head. “I'm sorry about this, Kagome,” he whispered.

`It's not your fault, Sesshomaru,” she replied against his chest.

“You don't have to go.”

“I think I should,” Kagome replied softly. “I've had enough drama for one night.”

“Then let me take you home. I'll deal with the others when I get back.”

“It's ok. I'll be fine. I'm a big girl.”

“Yes, but your mine,” he said with a quick kiss to her lips.

She kissed him back and pouted.

“Very well,” he agreed, “but I will walk you to the door and you must call me when you get home.” With that, he looped one arm around her waist and led her downstairs with Rin's clothing tucked haphazardly under his other arm. At the front door, he snuggled her into his arms again. “I will see you in the morning and we will talk to your mother… together. And the day after tomorrow, we will go look for an apartment together. Agreed?”

“Agreed,” Kagome replied with a smile before disappearing into the chilly night.

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“Son,” Mr. Tsuikishida boomed as Sesshomaru set foot in the den, “what is the meaning of this? Why on earth is Rin wrapped in your bed sheets, in the living room, while you hold her clothes?”

“Why indeed,” Sesshomaru smirked as he looked at Rin with no small amount of malice shining in his eyes. “Why not ask Rin?”

Rin's face suddenly turned a little more pale as she attempted to make herself seem smaller by hunching down on the couch. Mr. Tsukishida turned his eyes to her awaiting an answer. “Well,' he said somewhat impatiently, noticing the malicious glares that were being sent her way by both InuYasha and Sesshomaru, “what in the seven levels of hell is going on?”

“Well, you see,” Rin spoke meekly, “Sesshomaru wouldn't give me my clothes back.”

“Why did you have them off in the first place?”

“Well, you see,” she started.

“The explanation is simple,” Sesshomaru cut her off. “She is a conniving little whore.”

“Hey,” she attempted to defend herself, but Sesshomaru continued on.

“Imagine our surprise when Kagome and I went to bed, only to find Rin hiding naked beneath the sheets.”

Mr. Tsukishida gave a menacing look to Rin. “Why were you in his room at all?”

“She is a jealous little snit,” Sesshomaru answered for her.

“Hah,” Rin finally spoke out. “What is there to be jealous of? A prude little bookworm?”

“Kagome is his wife,” Sango supplied.

Rin just stared at her blankly.

“Get out,” came InuYasha's voice through the bickering. “This is the last straw, Rin. We're done.”

“What?” she asked, not believing that she had heard correctly.

“I said we're through. Sessh tried to warn me back at the cabin, but I didn't want to hear it. Honestly, how blind could I have been? After all, everyone heard what you said when you thought no one was listening. I've heard the rumors going around about you; but I didn't want to believe them. But this… this is the worst thing you could have done.”

“Inu,” she pleaded.

“I don't want to hear it, Rin. I might have possibly forgiven you if you hadn't tried to screw my own brother.” InuYasha rose and jerked Rin's clothing from Sesshomaru's hands and threw them at her. “Now get dressed and get out.”

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After the drama was over, everyone retired to their rooms. The Christmas spirit had been irrevocably dampened. Rin went home alone. Miroku and Sango took InuYasha with them when they left in an attempt to comfort him.

Sesshomaru and Kagome spent the remainder of the week searching for an apartment whenever he had a spare moment, but were unable to find anything suitable. So in the meantime, Kagome had pretty much moved in with Sesshomaru's family, though the only one who was really ever home was Izayoi.

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Two weeks following Christmas, Sesshomaru and Kagome had a formal ceremony for both the Higurashi family and the Tsukishida family. Sesshomaru was surprised, four days before the wedding, when Kagome's mother and his father presented him with a set of keys to a modest little house in the Midori Ward in Saitama. It was a perfect location, being that it was only a few minutes from Tokyo via the Shinkansen (the Bullet Train) for him to get to work or for her to get to her classes. It was a wedding gift from their parents. And apparently, Sesshomaru's father had gone to all of their relatives in both families and everyone had pitched in, because along with the keys to the house, he was presented with a certificate showing a generous line of credit at a Ginza retailer so that they could furnish their home.

So, immediately after work the following day, Sesshomaru made a trip to Daimaru, near Tokyo station and purchased household items such as dinnerware, linens, towels, etc… things that they would have to have, and had them boxed up to be delivered on the following afternoon. Then he went to the furniture store in Ginza and picked out the essentials [bedroom suite, kitchen table and chairs, living room suite, etc.], and had them scheduled for delivery the following afternoon as well. Before heading home for the evening, he made one last stop and picked up a gift for Kagome's mother, since she was being nice enough to go get things set up in the new house for them.

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Once the ceremony was completed and they had spent an honorable amount of time with their guests, Sesshomaru led Kagome away from the gathered relatives. Without even giving her a chance to change, he blindfolded her and led her to his Escalade.

“Sesshomaru,” she giggled, “what are you doing?”

“I have a surprise for you,” was his only answer as he stole a kiss before buckling her seatbelt and closing the door. Then without another word, he started the SUV and pulled out into the city traffic.

Kagome remained silent for about twenty minutes, but it was only a matter of time before she lost it. Sesshomaru knew that it was a miracle that she had kept silent for as long as she had. He could see her fidgeting out of the corner of his eye and he was silently counting the seconds, fully expecting her to break at any moment. He did have to give her credit for trying though. When it finally came, it was as he expected.

“Where are we going?” she asked.

“It's a surprise,” he replied, not taking his eyes off the road.

“How long `til we get there?”

“Maybe an hour… not much longer.”

“Oh.” Silence ensued for about thirty second more before she spoke again. “Come on,” she whined. “Where are we going? Pleeaase?”

“It is a surprise,” he answered sternly. “Do not ask again.”

Kagome pouted prettily and crossed her arms over her chest like a spoiled child.

Sesshomaru smiled, though she couldn't see it.

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Finally, after what seemed like forever, Sesshomaru pulled into the drive of their new home. He quickly got out and opened the passenger's door and helped Kagome out. He took her hand and led her, still blindfolded, to stand on the stone path that lead through a small garden up to the front door.

Quickly stealing a kiss, he removed the blindfold. “Surprise,” he said softly.

“Where are we, Sesshomaru?” Kagome asked.

“We are in the Midori Ward of Saitama. This is our new home… away from obnoxious siblings and jealous whores.”

“But we can't afford…”

Sesshomaru silenced her with a finger on her lips. “It was a wedding gift from our parents. And before you jump to conclusions, it was not as costly as you would think. Apparently my father was owed some favors and he called one in. Your mother has spent the last couple of days putting things away and getting things set up for us while you were with Izayoi rehearsing the ceremony.”

Kagome's eyes lit up. She threw her arms around his neck and crashed her lips onto his with a smile. Then she allowed him to lead her inside.

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TBC…