InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Friends and Lovers ❯ Chapter 5

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Chapter - 5

By the time the knock came at her door, at 7 am, Kagome was a bundle of nerves. She had changed her outfit three times, finally settling on a pair of denim capris with a pink t-shirt. She pulled her hair up into a high ponytail.

She had been awake all night, wondering what Sesshomaru was up to. She thought about what Inuyasha said of him asking about her love life.

She pulled open the door and Sesshomaru stood there in blue jeans and wife beater. Her heart stopped, then started thumping painfully in her chest. She looked in his eyes and they seemed distinctly warmer than usual.

He smiled at her and said, "Come, breakfast first." He held his hand out to her. Kagome took a deep breath, smiled, and grabbed it. He led her down to his suite, where breakfast was sat up and waiting.

He held her seat while she took her place at the table, then took the chair across from her. She lifted the cover from her plate and gasped. "Sesshomaru, I couldn't possibly eat all this.", she said, looking at the array of eggs, sausage, bacon. pancakes, waffles. Fresh fruit sat in the middle of the table.

"I wasn't sure what you liked, so, I ordered almost everything.", he looked at her. She laughed at him, picked up her fork and dug in.

Sesshomaru contented himself with tea, and watching her eat. She pushed her plate away and said, "I'm stuffed. "

"Good, Miko, it will be a long time before lunch. Let's go, we have a long ride ahead of us.", he said. He led her down to the waiting limousine and ushered her inside.

Kagome looked at Sesshomru and said, "I think you got a new sister-in-law last night." She smiled, "They will be good for each other. Gia needs someone to slow her down, and Inuyasha needs someone who loves him for himself."

"I know about my brother's new mate. I heard them last night, and I agree with you. They will be good for each other.", he looked at her. "You are not sad because he has a new mate?", he asked her again.

She laughed, "I've told you before, I don't love Inuyasha like that. I thought I did at one time, but I was wrong. I'm glad we never mated, we would be very unhappy by now."

"Oh, yes. The mysterious man you are in love with. Are you going to tell me who he is?", he brought the conversation around to what he wanted to know.

She gave him a sly smile, "Maybe someday, but not today."

Sesshomaru gave her a smile back, "I'm going to find out who this person is, you know."

"We'll see.", was all she would answer back. Then, she changed the subject. They chatted during the rest of the trip.

Two hours later, the limousine pulled into a horse ranch. "We are here.", Sesshomaru said, "Come, Miko. We are going riding."

"Sesshomaru, I haven't been on a horse in years.", she said.

"Don't worry, I will be with you. I, also, requested a mild mannered horse for you.", he responded.

She smiled at him, "I'm trusting you." They went to meet the man who would be riding the trails with them.

Once Kagome got over her nervousness around the horse, she found herself having a wonderful time. The scenery was breathtaking, it had been too long since she was in a forest of any kind. She said as much to Sesshomaru.

He gave her a small smile, "I know what you mean. It's nice to be out of the city." Suddenly they crested a hill, and spread out before them was a river. Their guide led them to a small grove that overlooked the river.

"We are going to take a small break here, Kagome.", Sesshomaru said, dismounting his horse. He walked over and helped her down. The guide called Sesshomaru over and whispered something in his ear. He mounted his horse, smiled at Kagome, and left.

While Sesshomaru hobbled the horses, Kagome strolled down to the river bank. She couldn't help but think of the feudal era and everything they had done there. She jumped when Sesshomaru touched her shoulder. He was smiling down at her, "I brings memories to me, too, Miko. I'd go back right now if I could." What he did next surprised Kagome, he pulled her into his embrace and held her. She slipped her arms around him and held on to him.

He sighed, she could feel it. "Come, let's eat. We have an hour for lunch." He turned and headed to the horses. She followed him, and was shocked that a picnic was waiting for her. They sat down and Kagome served them.

After they had finished eating, Sesshomaru asked her, "Are you having a pleasant time?"

She gave him a brilliant smile, "I am having a wonderful time, Sesshomaru-sama." She began clearing up their lunch mess and packing it away.

He stood up and pulled her to her feet. "I'm thinking about buying some land like this. So I could enjoy this anytime I wanted.", he said.

"That would be nice, then you could have a piece of wilderness when you needed it.", she answered him.

Out of no where he leaned down and brushed his lips against hers. She responded to him, before she could think to stop herself. He lifted his head and smiled down at her blushing face. The sound of someone clearing their throat was heard, and Sesshomaru stepped away from Kagome.

"Let's go, we have to go back to the city and get ready for the rest of the evening.", he said. He helped her up onto her horse, mounted his, and they followed the guide back to the ranch house.

Kagome was quiet on the way back. She kept thinking about the kiss, and what it meant. Thoughts whirled in her head as she fell asleep.

Sesshomaru felt her head fall onto his shoulder and he smiled. He reached around and pulled her to him. She squirmed tighter to him and mumbled, "Sesshomaru love you."

He didn't believe what she said in her sleep, but his youkai did and it was excited. "She will be ours before the night is through." He smiled to himself and grew hard at the thought of Kagome in his bed.

He shook her gently when they arrived back at the hotel. "Miko, wake up. We are back." Kagome blushed when she realized she was asleep in his arms. She sat up quickly and smiled at him.

"I'm so sorry, Sesshomaru-sama. I don't know what came over me.", she said.

"It's alright, Miko. You needed your rest, we still have the rest of our day together.", he said. He stepped out of the limousine, and reached in to help her out. "We must change for dinner. Wear something nice. You have two hours.", he told her. He led her to the elevator and then to her room, leaving her standing at the door.

Kagome ran to Inuyasha's room and knocked frantically. Inuyasha opened the door to a breathless and red-faced Kagome. "What's wrong?", he asked her.

"I'm sorry to bother you and your new mate, but I need Gia NOW.", she said. He stepped back and allowed her in. Kagome turned a brighter shade of red at Gia in Inuyasha's bed, she could tell that Gia was nude.

Gia laughed at her, "What's wrong, Kagome?"

"Sesshomaru told me to dress nice for dinner, and I have nothing to wear.", she said. Blushing more at Inuyasha's laughter.

"Inuyasha that's not funny.", Gia said. "Come on, Kag. We'll go to my house. I know I have something you can wear."

Kagome sighed with relief, "I'll meet you at my room, Ok?" Gia nodded her head and Kagome left.

Gia got up and started looking for clothes. She looked up to see Inuyasha watching her intently. "Is something wrong?", she asked him.

"You know you shouldn't get her any clothes. I think Sesshomaru would prefer Kagome in the same position you were just in.", he said.

Gia's eyes widened, "Really? Then I have the perfect dress for her. I won't be long, babe, I promise. Besides I need more clothes as well." She kissed him, "I'll see you soon. Then I will be all yours."

"You have one hour, then I come looking for you.", he warned her.

She laughed, "Yes, mate. What ever you say."

She kissed him again and went in search of Kagome.