InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ This Sesshoumaru Doesn't Do Christmas ❯ A Long Day ( Chapter 4 )
[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
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This Sesshoumaru Doesn't Do Christmas
Chapter 4 - A Long Day…
Friday, November 28,2008
Kagome walked into the front hall to greet him just as Sesshoumaru opened the door. Instantly she was at his side, concerned by his appearance. “Sesshoumaru! You look exhausted! Are you alright?”
He smiled at her and pressed a soft kiss to her forehead. “This Sesshoumaru is fine. I just had a long day.”
“I don't know. You've seemed so tired lately.” She led him to the couch and nudged him to sit. “I'm starting to think you're sick or something.”
“I am not ill. It was a frustrating day and I am glad to be home.”
“What happened?”
“Nearly every call I attempted to make found the office closed for the day, which of course led to my secretary commenting on how everyone else had the day off, how she'd said before that there was no point in coming in.” He paused and when Kagome opened her mouth to speak he stopped her with a finger to her lips. “Yes, Kagome, you were right.”
She kissed his finger before gently pulling it away from her lips so she could talk. “Well, I told you that you should have stayed home and relaxed! You could use it! You look like you could use some pampering, mister. Stay right here and don't move. I'm going to go bring my things inside. There's something in one of the bags somewhere that's perfect for this.”
“This Sesshoumaru will assist you. Your car is quite full. I take it you had a good time today?”
“Yes, I did, and no, you won't. Sit down, put your feet up, and wait for me.” Kagome gave him a stern, motherly look before heading out the front door. When she came back through, laden down with purchases, she squealed in surprise as she was swept off her feet, bags and all. “Sesshoumaru! Don't you ever listen?”
“This Sesshoumaru does not need to rest. I need to be with you.”
“As sweet as that is, I'm a big girl. I bought it all. I can carry it inside.”
“You were waiting for me to assist you, were you not?” Her stubborn silence was answer enough and after he'd set her carefully on her feet in the bedroom he disappeared, coming back moments later with armfuls of bags and boxes. Her protests fell on deaf ears and soon everything was inside. “Do you always purchase so much?” he asked with a smirk as he took in the mountain of stuff.
Kagome blushed. “Yeah, about that... I realized that this is my first Christmas not living at the shrine.”
“You've lived away from home before.”
“Yeah, but somehow I always ended up back for the holidays. I don't have any of my own decorations and things, and considering our little bet, I decided I needed to get some! I spent a little more than I'd planned though, so I had to use your card for some of it. I'm gonna pay it all back though, I promise!”
“No, you won't. I want you to spend it. I go to work every day to ensure you have everything you need or want. This Sesshoumaru will not accept money from you.”
“Come on! Be reasonable! You won't let me give you money for rent or bills. You won't even let me buy groceries! I can't just go spending all your hard earned money. I'm paying it back!”
A low rumbling growl echoed through the room and Kagome jumped, startled by the sudden and unexpected sound. Immediately Sesshoumaru wanted to strangle himself. There was his answer. She was frightened of just a growl. How could he ever let her see the real him?
Kagome shook off the surprising and incredibly powerful wave of arousal the feral sound had inspired, something a stressed and exhausted nose missed completely, and smiled at him. “You know, Sango was sure you'd be that way about this. She said it was instinct for you to provide for me. Is she right?”
For a moment Sesshoumaru felt like a trapped animal, and considering his circumstances the feeling was rather appropriate. Did he tell her yes and risk her being turned off by his instinctive animal side or lie to her yet again. Figuring that Sango had probably filled her in on the details surrounding the urge to provide, he decided he didn't have much of a choice at all. He would just have to watch his words and make sure instinct wasn't one of them.
“Yes, this Sesshoumaru wants to take care of you, and that includes providing food and shelter for you as well as supporting you financially in any and every other way possible. I do not understand why it is so difficult for you to accept my money. There is nothing else I would rather do with it than spend it on you.”
Kagome's smile widened and tears glistened in the corners of her eyes. Seeing the look of concern and question on his face, she wrapped her arms around him tightly. “You are too sweet for words, Sesshoumaru. Alright, you win. I won't pay you back.”
“And you will use the card whenever you need anything?” Kagome sighed and he poked her gently in the side, bending his finger so she wouldn't notice his carefully trimmed but fast growing claws, with a smirk. “You will use the card?”
“Fine,” She gave him a devious grin. “But I will pay you back. Just not with money.”
“That I can accept,” he whispered before kissing her softly, still fighting against every thread of his being as his instincts screamed at him for more.