InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Someday You Will Be Loved ❯ Chance ( Chapter 10 )

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Someday You Will Be Loved

 

Chapter 10

 

Kagome hummed as she walked up the street. She smiled as she thought back through the past month and a half. She was living a dream. Kagome had once truly thought she would never be happy again, but then HE came into her life.

 

She admitted she had once loathed his very existence. But somewhere along the road, things had changed. She really couldn't imagine life without him.

 

No, she didn't love him; at least that's what she told herself. But she did trust him and enjoy his companionship.

 

Kagome really had believed that she was incapable of love, but the time that she spent with Sesshoumaru had slowly begun to break down the barriers protecting her heart.

 

She stopped at the crosswalk and looked across the street to her destination, a little French café. Her face lit up when she saw him.

 

“Sesshoumaru!” She called waving at him.

 

He looked up, the corners of his mouth turning up slightly, as he inclined his head towards her.

 

Kagome smiled inwardly. To anyone else, Sesshoumaru would seem void of any emotion, but she knew differently. The slight movement of his firm lips and the change in the intensity of his eyes told her what she needed to know. He did have emotions; you just had to know where to look.

 

Kagome reached the table and took the seat across from him.

 

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Sesshoumaru looked across the table. She had changed since that first day in his father's office, but so had he. They had changed each other. If he loved Kagome, he did not know. All he knew was that he felt something for her. He had never felt anything so strong and passionate a feeling as this in his entire life.

 

Kagome was a kindred spirit. She knew what betrayal felt like, so he trusted her. Each day spent with Kagome, his trust in her grew. It was in the little things she did. He could tell she was happy with him, and that's why he had called her to the café.

 

Sesshoumaru didn't like to publicly show his emotions, but at night a feral, animalistic part of him came alive and he showed Kagome all the passion in the world.

 

She was still smiling at him, but stayed silent out of respect for his thoughts.

Finally, her impatience won and she asked, “So, what did you want to see me about Sesshoumaru?”

 

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The room was smoke filled, musty, and smelt strongly of alcohol.

 

“What can I get you son?”

 

Inuyasha looked up from his seat on the stool to the short, balding man behind the bar.

 

“Jack Daniels,” he replied.

 

“You look like you've had one hell of a day, the bartender stated, observing the sad state of the young man in front of him.

 

Inuyasha took a swig of his drink before answering, “I've lost her.”

 

“Tell me about it,” the man said drying out some of the glasses, “I've been told I'm a good listener.”

 

Inuyasha set his glass down for another refill and began, “I slept with my best friend, but I thought I was in love with her cousin. I couldn't get her cousin, so I saw her as the next best thing. Then I left her.”

 

Inuyasha took another swig continued, the alcohol burning his throat, “The next day her cousin was suddenly ready and willing. My best friend hated me though. A week later I found out her cousin had been engaged the entire time and was just using me while he was gone.”

 

He looked down at the empty glass and shook his head, “Karma has a way of biting you in the ass, ya know. I realized I was suddenly alone. So, I went to apologize to my best friend at work.”

 

“And I take it she didn't forgive you?” the bartender asked refilling Inuyasha's glass for the third time that night.

 

“No, she wouldn't even listen to me, and now she works for my brother, who despises my very existence. I saw her last at a dance with my brother; she looked so radiant and happy. It was the first time since that night I saw her happy.”

 

Inuyasha lifted his head to look the man in the face, “When I realized it wasn't me who made her happy, I became jealous and called her a whore and a bitch. I saw the hate in her eyes and knew she would never forgive me.”

 

He paused and shook his head, “And the bitch is that I realized it was HER I had always been in love with.”

 

“Son, if she truly is your best friend, she'll forgive you. Just give her time. And if you truly love her, let her be happy, even if it is with your brother.”

 

“I know,” Inuyasha replied pulling out money to pay for his drinks.

 

The bartender shook his head, “It's on the house.”

 

“Thanks,” Inuyasha said heading out the door.

 

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“I took the liberty of ordering you an espresso,” Sesshoumaru finally said, breaking out of his silent reverie.

 

Kagome reached across the table and placed her small hand on top of Sesshoumaru's much larger one, giving it a gentle squeeze.

 

“Thanks,” Kagome replied, “Now, what did you have to tell me?”

 

“Your apartment lease runs out at the end of the week, don't renew it.”

 

“What?!?” Kagome exclaimed, “I've got to have some place to live, unless you WANT me living on the streets.”

 

A slight chuckle seeped from Sesshoumaru's lips, “You couldn't survive on the streets if your life depended on it.”

 

Kagome puckered her lips into a pout, “Well, it's not like you could either.”

 

“I could because I'm youkai,” he stated indignantly, “Besides, I was going to say to move in with me, instead of renewing your contract.”

 

“You want me to live with you?” Kagome repeated somewhat shocked.

 

“We spend most nights together anyway,” Sesshoumaru said giving her a suggestive smirk.

 

“True,” Kagome laughed, “but this is a BIG step. I mean moving in with each other takes commitment, and that means trust.”

 

“So,” Sesshoumaru said pinning her with his eyes, “You don't trust me?”

 

“No! That's not it at all!” Kagome cried, trying to grab his hand back, “I'm just not sure I trust myself.”

 

Sesshoumaru stood up abruptly, tossing some money on the table for their drinks.

 

“I see,” he said quietly, “You are already planning to betray me. Renew your lease then, I will see you Monday at work.”

 

As Sesshoumaru turned to leave, Kagome called out, “Wait! You know that's not what I meant!”

 

He continued on as though she hadn't said a word.

 

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Kagome walked slowly back up the street towards her apartment.

 

`That's not what I meant,' she thought, `I just don't trust my emotions. I'm so afraid that I will fall in love with Sesshoumaru if I get any closer to him. And knowing my luck, all I'll be left with is a broken heart.'

 

As she walked she passed many strolling couples, happily hanging onto each other and each other's every word. In her mind she envisioned herself hanging onto the arm of a certain handsome youkai employer.

 

On her journey down the street she passed by a Shinto Shrine, much like her childhood home. It was then that she remembered something her father had once told her before he had passed away.

 

“Always take chances or you'll live the rest of your life wondering what could have been.”

 

She looked heavenward and smiled, `Thanks dad, I know just what to do now.'

 

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Sesshoumaru answered the knock on his penthouse door and stared blankly at the woman on the threshold. He wouldn't let her get to him, but as much as he tried, he couldn't deny that certain rush whenever he saw her.

 

He finally noticed that her lush lips had started to move.

 

“I've decided to try,” she was saying, “I can't let the chance of heartache keep me away from you.”

 

Kagome stepped closer to him and could feel his hot breath on her forehead, “I went home and terminated my lease.”

 

“Really?” Sesshoumaru asked cocking one of his perfect eyebrows questioningly.

 

“Yes, really.” she dropped her bags and wrapped her arms around him.

 

Sesshoumaru could hear her heart speed up as she looked him in the eyes.

 

“I want to be with you.”

 

Before Kagome knew what was happening a strong pair of arms had pulled both her and her bags into the penthouse. The door closed and Kagome felt Sesshoumaru's lips crush down onto her own.

 

He nipped at her lower lip hungrily. Kagome finally gave in and parted her lips with a soft moan. His tongue explored her mouth expertly. Oh, and she knew he was an expert too, what his tongue did to her could tie her in knots. Just thinking about it did.

 

Kagome finally joined in the dance, her own tongue battling for dominance against him, eliciting a groan from his lips.

 

Sesshoumaru pulled her tighter to him, so he could feel her every curve before pulling his mouth away from hers and picking her up.

 

Kagome leaned her head against Sesshoumaru's chest and knew that she had made the right choice in taking this chance.

 

As Sesshoumaru laid her down on his bed, he ran his hands along her sides, causing Kagome to shiver with pleasure.

 

His eyes were intense as they bore into her own; he leaned down, his mouth a hair's width from her own. Kagome's breath caught as she heard the word's he was saying.

 

“I want to be with you too, Kagome.”

 

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