InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Someday You Will Be Loved ❯ Discoveries ( Chapter 9 )

A/N: Happy Friday the 13th everyone! Here's another chappie for ya! Thanks for all your reviews and encouragement! And Thanks to my wonderful Beta, who's a bit more organized then myself! LOL!

 

Disclaimer: yada, yada, yada, blah, blah, blah…still don't own it!

 

Someday You Will Be Loved

 

Chapter 9

 

Warmth, that was what Kagome felt. An incredible, protective warmth that embraced her soul. She snuggled close, only to be awoken from her comfort by the feel of firm lips caressing her forehead.

 

“Kagome, wake up,” the deep silky voice behind her said. The speaker's voice coming in a gentle caress across her face.

 

Kagome slowly opened her eyes, realizing first that she was as naked as the day she was born. Then she noticed the pair of masculine arms that were wrapped around her. She reached down and traced the stripes that adorned his wrist. She was really here with Sesshoumaru and last night hadn't been a dream. She smiled to herself, sighing.

 

“Kagome,” he said again, trying to get her attention.

 

Kagome tilted her head to look at him, and though no emotions showed on his face, she could see the emotion held captive deep in his eyes.

 

“Yes, Sesshoumaru?”

 

“You need to get up; there is much we must discuss.”

 

Kagome nodded and pulled herself up into a sitting position. She then turned back to look at Sesshoumaru, patiently waiting for him to speak.

 

Sesshoumaru stared at the woman who sat naked on his couch, and felt the desire to be with her once again flaring. `Not now, I have to talk to her first, find out the truth.'

 

“Kagome,” he finally choked out, “Go put some clothes on.”

 

“Oh!” Kagome yelped in embarrassment, grabbing her clothes off the floor and rushed out the door to get dressed.

 

When she returned to his office, she noticed that Sesshoumaru had gotten dressed also. He now occupied the seat behind his large desk, seeing Kagome come back in; he motioned for her to sit in the chair across from him.

 

Sesshoumaru looked at Kagome, he could sense her nervousness, but he needed answers.

 

“You were not a virgin,” he said not questioning, but stating the fact.

 

Kagome looked away, cheeks tinted a light pink. She should have realized that he would want to know. She could only hope he would not hate her after he learned of the truth.

 

“No, I wasn't,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

 

“Who?” He asked, his voice demanding she look at him again, but she couldn't.

 

The question he asked was so simple, who? The answer though was not as simple. Kagome knew of Sesshoumaru's hatred towards his brother, and she understood it. She was afraid that if she answered him, he would not want her anymore and hate her like Inuyasha. Kagome was also afraid of what would happen if she didn't answer, after all, Sesshoumaru was a proud man. Either way she chanced heartbreak.

 

Taking a deep breath, she calmed her nerves, and answered, “Inuyasha.”

 

“My brother?” He asked, his voice gradually rising.

 

Kagome visibly flinched, “Please Sesshoumaru, don't be angry with me. I didn't know you then and I fancied myself in love with Inuyasha. I know now that I made a mistake, I had no idea what awaited me.”

 

Sesshoumaru stood up and stalked to the window. Kagome looked down defeated, but never expecting what came next.

 

“Was he the betrayal you once spoke of? Is Inuyasha the cause of pain in your eyes?” Sesshoumaru turned back to her. “I should kill that half-breed; he's caused nothing but grief since his conception.”

 

Before Kagome could answer Sesshoumaru spoke again, “He is the reason my mother now lies beneath the cold earth. When she found out about father's affair and Inuyasha's conception, she became depressed and eventually took her own life.”

 

Sesshoumaru didn't know what possessed him to tell all this to the woman across from him, but after last night he sensed he could trust her, even if it was a fragile trust.

 

“I know you have wondered why my last name is different from my father's,” he continued, “Itou was my mother's maiden name. I changed my name to honor the memory of my mother.

 

Kagome hadn't realized to now how many different levels there were to this man before her, and now he seemed to be entrusting her with some of his most intimate secrets.

 

“Sesshoumaru,” Kagome finally spoke standing and moving over to him, “I never realized Inuyasha had caused so much pain in your life, but I need to know if you can forgive me.”

 

Sesshoumaru reached out and pulled Kagome to him, allowing her head to rest on his chest.

 

“There is nothing to forgive, Kagome,” he spoke, arms tightening around her. “As you said, it happened before we met.”

 

Kagome felt her heart soar as tears of joy spilt form her eyes. He wasn't leaving her.

 

“Thank you,” she whispered.

 

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Inuyasha looked down at the untouched newspaper in his lap. After last night Kagome was sure to never forgive him. He didn't know what had possessed him to behave the way he had, only that it had to do with Sesshoumaru.

 

Kagome had looked so beautiful and happy as she watched Sesshoumaru nearing her. Was that it? Had he become such a monster that he couldn't allow his best friend one ounce of happiness, while he wallowed in his own grief? He had to get over the fact that Kagome might never forgive him and move on with his life.

 

He finally picked up the newspaper. He noticed one of the headlines, the son of a prominent Tokyo politician had finally married. Inuyasha read on, sure enough the article was about Naraku's marriage to Kikyo. In his heart he wished them the happiness he knew he never could have.

 

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When Kagome arrived home, still in her Charity Ball dress, she found Sango waiting for her by the door. Sango saw Kagome and rushed to her.

 

“Where have you been?” She demanded, “I called your apartment and your cell. I've been sick with worry ALL night!”

 

“Sango…” Kagome said wearily.

 

Sango then took notice of Kagome's red, puffy eyes. She quickly pulled the girl in a tight embrace, rubbing her back.

 

“Oh, hunny,” She crooned, “I told you to be careful, that he'd only break your heart.”

 

Kagome shook her head no against Sango.

 

“Sango!” She gasped for breath, “I can't breathe!”

“Oh, sorry.”

 

“Why don't you come inside Sango, there's so much I have to tell you.”

 

Kagome led Sango into her living room and plopped down onto the tattered couch.

 

“Yes, I have been crying, but Sango, they're tears of joy!”

 

“Did you sleep with Sesshoumaru?” Sango inquired, “Was that why you weren't here last night?”

 

Kagome blushed a bright red. “Yes.”

 

“And did you tell him about Inuyasha?” She asked, thinking that if Kagome had she wouldn't be acting this happy.

 

“Yes, and Sango, he told me that it was all in the past and there was nothing to forgive! I was so afraid that he'd leave me after he found out, cause you know how much he hates Inuyasha.”

 

“Maybe I was wrong Kagome, but I still don't think you should get too close to him. He seems to be a man who has problems trusting people, if at all.”

 

“I understand, but he really opened up to me this morning. I found out the reason why his name is different from Takahashi's. Itou was his mother's name, after she died he changed his to honor her,” Kagome told her, not going into details so as not to betray Sesshoumaru's trust.

 

“Hmm…maybe there is more to him then I thought, but still be careful Kagome. I can see he's made you happy again, but I don't want to see you back where you were when Inuyasha betrayed you.”

 

Kagome just smiled at her, and Sango hoped she was really taking her advice.

 

“Speaking of Inuyasha, wasn't he at the Charity Ball last night too?”

 

“Yes he was, that bastard.” Kagome said an angry tone lacing her voice.

 

“Crap. What did he do?”

 

“He came up to me and called me a whore!”

 

“He what?!” Sango exclaimed.

 

“He called me a whore, and then had the nerve to tell me I was going with him to put some decent clothes on!”

“What did you do?” Sango asked, clearly interested.

 

“I slapped him and said I wouldn't. Luckily Isabella Martinez saw what was happening and came over and got him before anything else could happen.”

 

“I think I like this Isabella. She can be there for you when I can't,” Sango stated.

 

“I know,” Kagome said hugging her friend, “And thank you for always being there for me.”

 

A/N: So yes I understand this chap. was a bit short, but that's because its acting more as a filler. Anywho I'm going out of town this weekend w/out my computer…so the next update won't come til Sunday night (LATE) or Monday! Read & Review! Luv Luv CIAO!