So its been four years, well here ya go another chapter. Leave comments, if you want, if not thank you for reading. Sorry the last post was trash.

Chapter 16: Trick or Treating

Kagome slowly opened her eyes to see Sesshomaru looking down at her. "Were you watching me sleep?" She asked not sure if she should feel flattered or creeped out.

Sesshomaru smiled at her softly. "No I was not. I just woke up myself." He surprised her by leaning over her and softly kissing her lips. "Good morning." He wasn't sure what to think about the realization that waking up next to her made him happy.

Kagome blushed lightly and smiled softly at him. "Morning Sesshomaru." She went to get out of the bed when he pulled her back down by her hips causing her to squeak. He started to lightly kiss her neck until he kissed the bite marks from last night. Pulling back he got a better look at them.

"Kagome?" He said softly his voice slipping back into its cold state.

She heard the change of his and pulled further away from him looking up into his eyes. "Yeah?"

"I am sorry." He said running his thumb gently over the mark. Thinking he was just apologizing for biting her she shrugged, but then he continued. "I seemed to have marked you." He took a deep breath before continuing. "As my mate."

Kagome blinked not completely understanding at first until it clicked in her head that he was a demon and the mark was significant. "You what?" She whispered covering the mark with her hand. "I thought there was more to it then just a bite." She could feel her self start to hyperventilate knowing Naraku was going to be beside himself in his anger.

Sesshomaru nodded noticing her distress. "There is." He moved her hand and looked at the shimmering mark. "It just means that my beast has claimed you for his own. You will see that it shimmers in the light. However if we do not complete the rest of the ceremony it will disappear over time." He sighed aggravated that he hadn't controlled his beast well enough. "You should be able to mask the mark and your sent with your miko powers."

Kagome nodded her head trying to relax and calm her self down. Did this mean that Sesshomaru really liked her or just that his beast approved of her? She wasn't sure if she wanted to ask and face the possible truth. She pulled a little of her power together and masked the mark as well as her sent.

Sesshomaru nodded. "I cannot see it or smell the difference." He moved away from her and got out of the bed walking towards his closet. "Atsuki left some clothing for you to wear today in the other room." He told her as he made his way to his bathroom closing the door behind him.

Kagome sat there for a minute before she heard the shower start. She figured he must be mad at her. She rose from the bed stretching before pulling the discarded silk shirt on, from the floor. Making her way back to her room she saw the clothes Sesshomaru had been talking about folded neatly on the empty dresser.

She made her way to the bathroom that was in the room, leaving the clothes where they were. She was slightly taken aback by the beauty of the white marble and stainless steal. Glancing at the overly sized tub with jets she longed to take a bath but knowing that it would take too long she settled for the standing shower.

After about twenty minutes she walked back into the bedroom feeling better about the situation with Sesshomaru. She walked over to the dresser and pulled the green long sleeved sweater and pair of blue jeans on. She left the room closing the door behind her. Glancing down the hall she saw Sesshomaru closing his own door.

"Would you walk down stairs with me?" He questioned softly only receiving a nod from her. They walked in silence making their way to the kitchen where all the noise was coming from.

"Daddy!" Rin yelled slamming into Sesshomaru's leg, receiving a pat on her head before she moved to Kagome and gave her an equally energetic but less harsh hug. "We are making pancakes from scratch." She said smiling up at them, her black hair currently white from all of the flour in it.

Kagome smiled down at the little girl and noticed that Yuki seemed to be the only one in the kitchen who wasn't covered in flour. Her gaze ran over Sota then to Atsuki. "Thank you for the clothes." She said to the older girl who was sitting down. She walked over to her and took a seat next to her patting her brother's head as she passed him.

"It's not a big deal." She said giving her a small smile, which Kagome noticed was fake.

"Rin." Sesshomaru's cold voice filled the room. "Next time try not to cover everyone."

Kagome watch Sesshomaru help Rin make chocolate chip pancakes smiling softly as the little girl sprayed him with flour as well. After they all ate everyone aside from Yuki and Kagome went to clean all of the flour off of themselves. Kagome helped Yuki with the dishes even though he objected.

"So…" Yuki said softly glancing at Kagome who was rinsing the dishes as he loaded them into the dishwasher.

"Yeah?" She asked holding out a black plate to him.

"You and Sesshomaru started the mating process?" He questioned nonchalantly.

Kagome was so shocked she dropped the plate but Yuki caught it with his demon reflexes. "How? How did you know?"

"I know you are masking it but remember I can smell threw that." He watched as she nodded going back to the dishes. "Why would you hide that though?" He studied Kagome and watched her shoulders tense. "I understand he is your teacher; however I also know matting laws would over rule those silly human laws."

Kagome shut the water off and leaned her back against the sink; her head tilted back looking up at the ceiling. "It's not like that." She said sighing softly. "It wasn't exactly a decision that we both made. He bit me last night on accident and didn't realize what had happened until this morning." She explained.

Yuki nodded closing the dishwasher and starting it. "Did the two of you spend the night together?"

Kagome straightened up and looked at Yuki with a dark blush spreading across her checks. "Yeah we did. I know how bad that sounds so please don't tell anyone." She pleaded softly looking into his grey eyes.

Yuki let out a short laugh shaking his head, his short grey hair moving back and forth. "I am old enough and smart enough not to tell anyone Sesshomaru's business." He paused before taking a step towards her, closing most of the distance between them. When she froze he smiled gently realizing she was terrified. "Both Touga and I are strong enough to remove the matting mark and seeing as you more than likely don't want him to know, I would gladly do it for you. If that is indeed what you want." He knew that for Sesshomaru's beast to accept Kagome, a human, as its mate that must mean Sesshomaru thought very highly of her. Not only was she strong enough for him to love, but it also meant the beast realized that she was strong enough and worthy enough to protect any offspring that the two of them. Also that the beast accepted the fact that the offspring would be only half demon said a lot about how Sesshomaru really felt about the little miko.

Kagome nodded her head. It wasn't that she wasn't flattered by Sesshomaru's beast choosing her, she was, it was more of the fact that she knew what would happen if Naraku found out. "Will it hurt?" She asked as she dropped her barrier.

"It might hurt you a little since it was only done last night, however Sesshomaru will feel more pain than you." Yuki didn't add the part that the amount of pain would depend on how much Sesshomaru cared for or even loved her.

"Ok." She said taking a step away from the counter. "We should probably get him and make him aware of what you're doing and go to somewhere more secluded."

"Yes, that would be best." He wasn't sure on how Sesshomaru would react at the news or how he would react when Yuki removed the matting mark. They sought out Sesshomaru who was walking out of his bedroom just as they made it into the hall.

Sesshomaru had been thinking about the matting mark on Kagome just as they came into his line of view. "Yuki?" He questioned emotionlessly.

"Yuki thinks he might be able to remove the mark." Kagome spoke up, wringing her hands nervously. "If that's what you want." She added trying to be polite.

"Of course it is." He said a little too fast, not noticing the slightly hurt look on Kagome's face. "After all it would be best for everyone." He opened his bedroom door and motioned for them to enter. "And it would also be best if no one found out about this." He said with a pointed look at Yuki, knowing how close he was with his father. He had been worried that Yuki would have been able to smell the matting mark in the first place, after all if Yuki had been able to detect it then his father, if he was paying attention, would have been able to notice as well. "I know how this works." He said bracing himself against the wall. His father had told him about the rituals when he was old enough to know, he just thought that if no one noticed that it would be better to leave it that way then to involve the help of Yuki or his father.

Yuki nodded leading Kagome over to Sesshomaru's bed and motioning for her to sit down on it. "Just remember to breath." He said closing his eyes and letting his own concealment drop.

Kagome blinked up at Yuki noticing the demon markings on him she could now see. He had grown a little taller, his hair had acquired a shimmering look to it, and his ears had become pointed. "Ok, I'm ready." She said softly closing her eyes hoping it wouldn't hurt too much. She heard Yuki mumble some words that she couldn't understand before he placed his hand over the mark. She felt a searing pain as if the mark was being burned off and let out a small whimper as she tried to control her breathing.

Sesshomaru watched as Yuki started the removal ritual and continued to lean against the wall figuring he would be able to control any pain he felt. When Yuki placed his hand on Kagome he felt his beast struggle to gain control over him, but he fought it down. Then there was suddenly the most excruciating pain in his chest. It felt as though someone was ripping out his heart. Before he understood what was happening he was on his knees holding his chest.

Kagome opened her eyes when the pain suddenly stopped leaving only a dull memory that it had ever been there in the first place. When she saw Sesshomaru on his knees she rushed to his side, too suddenly for Yuki to stop her. She knelt in front of him and placed her hand on his shoulder. Instantly regretting it as she was thrown down on her back, but what surprised her was the gentleness he used. She felt his aura pulse and surge around her as she looked up into his eyes. "Sesshomaru?" She whispered in question seeing his red eyes.

Yuki watched the exchange and knew what had happened. When he removed the mark Sesshomaru's beast came out thinking someone was trying to harm or steal its potential mate. He was concerned for Kagome, not that he would harm her, Yuki was more worried about him forcing the matting on her without her permission.

Sesshomaru felt his beast coming forward and tried to hold it back but it thought Kagome was in peril so it surged forth. He felt himself loose control and fought against it, but lost. He watched himself pounce on Kagome and he was worried he was going to mark her again.

Kagome felt Sesshomaru's body lifted off of her in a rush of wind. He hadn't really been putting any weight on her just holding her down. She blinked and looked up to see Yuki struggling to hold Sesshomaru against the wall.

"You need to calm down. She's not in any harm." Yuki said in a calm voice. Sesshomaru growled and snapped at him. Kagome could feel his aura pulsing around her and threw out the house. "Sesshomaru, she is fine."

Kagome got up from the ground and walked over to the two of them. "Sesshomaru?" She placed her right hand on Yuki but quickly removed it when Sesshomaru snapped at Yuki and let out a fear rippling growl. "Shhh…" She whispered softly placing her hand on Sesshomaru's cheek. "It's ok, I'm ok." She looked at his eyes and saw the red dwindling down back into his amber color. She cooed softly to him until she felt the aura receded and his markings were covered again.

Yuki stepped back looking a little worse for wear. "Well that was fun." He said chuckling lightly. He now knew exactly what Kagome meant to Sesshomaru and he wasn't so sure if he would be able to keep this important information to himself. "I will leave you two to yourselves." After he closed the door he turned to see Rin, Sota, and Atsuki. He left the room motioning for them to leave with him. "You guys should go downstairs and watch a movie." He told them softly seaming to age by the minute. "I am retiring to my room for the rest of the day, Atsuki, if you could please tell Sesshomaru that later I would appreciate that." He walked past the small group not saying anything more.

Kagome watched Yuki go before turning back to Sesshomaru. "Are you ok?" She asked softly making sure to keep her distance.

"I am sorry you had to see that." He said leaning back against the wall looking exhausted.

Kagome walked over to his bed and sat down placing her elbows on her knees and her head in her hands, her hair spilling out around her like a dark curtain. "Don't worry about it." She said sounding tired herself; she knew if he looked tired he must be ready to fall over from exhaustion. "Everyone looses them selves once in a while."

Sesshomaru sat next to her making sure not to touch her, not sure how she felt about his beast's possessiveness. "Kagome." He said softly noticing her slight flinch. "I am sorry for what I did."

Kagome sat up and looked up at him. "You don't need to be sorry." She said with a small smile. "I am a little worried about what this means." She admitted honestly. "But I do know a little bit about what just happened and I'm not mad or upset."

Sesshomaru nodded understanding. "I know what I said the other night about us being together and no one knowing." He paused not sure if he should continue. "If I give you the matting mark, it wouldn't matter."

Kagome looked down at the floor wishing that the two of them could at least try for a relationship with him but she was scared. She had been naive the other day to think that they could try. She knew she couldn't have a relationship with anyone, not in Naraku's house. Probably not ever. She didn't deserve happiness. "I don't think that's a good idea." She whispered afraid of how he would take it. "I care for you." She paused putting her face back in her hands. "A lot. But I don't think with everything that is going on right now that it's a good idea. Plus I don't think Naraku would approve." She was putting it lightly but she couldn't just tell him the truth.

Sesshomaru nodded and placed a hand on her shoulder gently. "I care for you too Kagome." He paused waiting for her to look up at him. "And quiet frankly I do not care what Naraku thinks." He told her with a small smile. He was hurt by her rejection and he wasn't completely sure why. He wanted to try a relationship with her, if his beast had that kind of a reaction to her then perhaps she was worthy. He did care for her, he always had. He was surprised when she suddenly hugged him and the smell of salt filled his senses.

Kagome couldn't believe her ears when he said he cared for her. She figured he did but it was nice to hear someone say it every once in a while. She wrapped her arms around his neck feeling her tears rise to the surface. She wouldn't cry in front of him she told her self and when he hugged her back her breathing shuttered.

Sesshomaru heard her sob and he rubbed small circles on her back. "It is ok Kagome." He pulled her against him more and up onto the pillows at the top of the bed. He lay back with her hiding her face against his chest, lying on her side. "I will wait for you if need be." He admitted to her as well as himself. He lifted her chin and kissed her lips softly.

Kagome was shocked by his words as well as his kiss. She kissed him back feeling her body heat up and flush. He deepened the kiss and moved her on her back and hovered over her. She slipped her hands up into his hair pulling him closer in slight desperation. She ran one hand down over his shirt clad chest and when she reached the bottom she ran her fingers slowly over the ridges on his muscular stomach. She felt him nudge her knees apart and she let him slip between her thighs.

Sesshomaru hadn't intended on pushing the kiss but it was as if she inebriated him. When she touched his skin it was like she ignited something inside of him even he didn't know was there. She was the gasoline to the fire burning with in him. It was then he realized he would do what ever it took to be in her life. This wasn't just lust. He broke the kiss enjoying her panting. He kissed down her jaw line and to her neck being careful to control his beast from marking her again.

Kagome moaned out and arched her back when he nipped lightly at her neck, trusting that he wouldn't mark her. She felt her own fire ignite deep inside her and only increase as his fingers played with the hem of her shirt. When she didn't object after a few seconds he slipped his hand up delicately sliding across her pail skin.

Her moan drove him wild, even more so than her panting. When he touched the taunt skin of her stomach he decided to take this as far as she would let him. He pulled back and sat up. He smiled down at her and pulled his shirt off of himself. He quickly returned his mouth to hers. His hand traveled north towards her breast, softly trailing over her ribs along the way.

Kagome felt his hand and was wondering how far she should let this go. She wanted this, but at the same time she knew this shouldn't happen between the two of them. Hadn't she just told him they couldn't be together? She knew that everyone would know or at least assume it had been him who she had given her virginity to. She was worried about the repercussions from Naraku but then she threw those worries out the window. It was her choice.

When his thumb brushed over the top of her bra she pushed him back softly and he instantly moved away. Sesshomaru figured he had taken it as far as it was going to go until she sat up and pulled off her green shirt. He was shocked to say the least and he let that show only to receive a light laugh from Kagome.

"Don't look so surprised." She said blushing brightly. "I can be bad too." She moaned once again when he started kissing her again. She felt his hand return to her breast and rub it threw the fabric of her bra. Then she felt his fingers linger over the clasp on the front of her bra.

Sesshomaru pulled back from the kiss and looked into her eyes making sure she was ok with him taking her bra off. "If you want me to stop all you have to do is say." He told her truthfully. He saw the emotion flash across her eyes and when she nodded he had her bra off before she could blink again. He kept eye contact with her for a couple more second before he left his eyes trail down to her breast. They were just as amazing as he thought they would be.

Kagome wasn't sure about him taking her bra off but she trusted him so she nodded. When he told her he would stop she knew he was being truthful, but just to have the option to stop it if she wanted meant more to her then she would ever say out loud. When he took off her bra it took all her will power to hold her arms at her sides and not cover herself. This was the first time she was letting someone see her half naked and wanting them too. She was slightly embarrassed but it quickly vanished when she felt his hot mouth close over her right nipple and his left hand latch onto her left breast kneading it softly.

She moaned and arched her back up into him again this time with more urgency then before. He could hear her gasping out his name as he teased her breasts switching back and forth between the two of them with his hands and mouth. He slowly moved his available hand down to her jeans and unbuttoned and unzipped them. He pulled back from her breasts and looked up at her waiting for his permission. When she nodded once again he removed her jeans surprised to find she didn't have any underwear on.

Kagome saw his questioning look and closed her legs bringing them up. "Mine were dirty and Atsuki didn't leave me new ones." She explained embarrassed.

Sesshomaru smiled down at her. "I do not mind." He told her gently. "It is sexy."

Kagome laughed lightly never having associated the word sexy with herself. "Thank you Sesshomaru."

"Mmm. Now where were we?" He asked leaning back over her. "Oh yes." He kissed her lips briefly before returning to her breasts. When he thought she was aroused once more and ready he slowly moved his right hand down her body and rested it for a minute on her hip before moving it down her thigh then to her inner thigh. He looked back up into her eyes and seeing no resistance there he slowly and carefully slipped a finger inside of her.

Her reaction was instant. Kagome moaned out and arched her self up into him as much as possible. "Sesshomaru." She moaned out grinding her hips softly. When he began to move back and forth inside of her, her eyes closed tightly not used to this type of pleasure. She felt him move down between her thighs and was shocked when she suddenly felt his tongue on her clit. Her moans and panting breaths increased. She felt herself building up again just like last night. She knew what was coming this time though, and she couldn't wait for it. She felt his tempo change and she wasn't sure of anything anymore. Suddenly she felt that coil inside of her break just like it hand last night only this time it was stronger, more pleasurable, and it lasted longer.

Sesshomaru pulled away from her as she calmed down not wanting to push her body like he would have someone more experienced. He had enjoyed that more then she would ever know. He enjoyed bringing her to an orgasm and knowing he was the first and only to do so. He wanted to take it further and be inside of her but he would leave that for another day. He was sure that he had pushed it far enough and when she came down from her high she more then likely wouldn't want to have sex with him. He wanted to wait anyway. He wanted it to be perfect for her, for it to be right. Figuring she would more then likely be embarrassed he pulled his comforter over her naked body.

When Kagome came down from her high she was appreciative of the blanket. "Sesshomaru?" She whispered softly glancing up at him to see him looking down at her. She looked away her blush bright red. "I'm sorry." She looked back up at him in surprise when she heard the deep baritone laugh that emitted from his chest.

"What could you possibly sorry for?" He asked looking down at her amused.

Kagome's flush darkened and she was starting to resemble a tomato. "I… I uh…" She wasn't really sure what to say. "I am kind of embarrassed." She pulled the blanket up over her head only hearing his chuckle again. "Don't laugh." She squealed from underneath the blanket, kicking her legs in her embarrassment.

"Kagome." He chided softly. "You do not need to be embarrassed, although the reason escapes me as to why you would be."

"You must think I'm such a slut." She said still hiding.

"Kagome, you are being ridiculous." He pulled down the top of the blanket until her face was showing. "I enjoyed it as well." He couldn't help but smile down at her.

"How?" She asked not sure how he could have enjoyed it.

"Kagome." He sighed. "I might not have gotten release, but I enjoyed seeing you do so." He leaned down and lightly kissed her lips quickly. "You are beautiful."

Kagome giggled feeling better about what had just happened. "Thank you." She paused wiggling slightly. "Um… Do I need to take care of you?" She asked not sure really what to do to help him. She had a general idea but that was all. She waited with baited breath slightly afraid of his answer.

Sesshomaru tucked her hair gently behind her right ear. "You do not have to do anything." He felt his smile rise again and let it.

"Are you sure?" She asked releasing the breath she had been holding. She sat up holding the blanket to her chest. "I mean… I uh, I could try."

Sesshomaru chuckled once more at her attempt but shook his head. "It is alright Kagome. You do not need to. Of course if you insist you are more then welcome to try, however we both know that this is new to you and I do not want to push you. I will never force you to do anything you do not want to do. But if this is something you want to do, by all means begin."

Kagome was a little taken aback by his words but he was right she hadn't ever done this before and he was being rather considerate. "Do you want me to try?" She asked moving closer to him. She wanted to make him feel as good as he had made her feel. He didn't answer instead he folded his arms behind his head and lay back on the bed. She could see the tent pitched in his pants and it was larger then she thought it would have been. Leaning forward, making sure the blanket staid put, she placed her free hand on him.

Sesshomaru closed his eyes and let out a small sigh. He was intrigued by his own actions as well as hers. He wasn't planning on her doing anything for him, but it was up to her, he would stop her if she wanted to take it too far. He could feel her hands shaking as she tried to unbutton his slacks. "Just relax." He told her softly looking up at her. "If you need to stop we can."

Kagome shook her head. "I want to do this. I just might need a little guidance." She said slightly embarrassed she had no idea what to do.

"It is ok. Just go on instinct, do what feels right. If you need help I will guide you." He reached down and steadied her hands and heard her take a deep breath. He unbuttoned and unzipped his pants, before looking at her too see if there was any hesitation. When he saw none he pulled his slacks off leaving him in his silk black boxers. He watched her bite her lip nervously as she reached down. She hesitated and he heard her breath and heart beat quicken, then with out warning she closed her eyes and pulled his boxers down. When he was about to ask if she was ok she opened her eyes.

Kagome was surprised at how large he was. She had assumed from the sizable bulge in his pants but she hadn't expected what she saw. Glancing up at him she looked slightly fearful before it was replaced with determination. She reached down and grasped the base of his member enjoying his groan of pleasure. He had been right this was a lot easier then she feared. She was encouraged by his sighs and moans and when the thought occurred to her to try and put the tip in her mouth she did.

Sesshomaru knew this was probably the first time she had ever done this but she was a natural. When she put the tip of his member in her hot wet mouth his eyes shot open. He couldn't believe that this human woman had brought him so close to climax this fast. He gently slipped his hand into her hair; not adding any pressure, just running his fingers threw her hair.

She increased her speed growing bolder and taking more of him in her mouth. She could feel him arching up into her and she figured that meant he was enjoying it. She could feel his hand running threw her hair and was slightly worried he might force her head down but when he didn't she was relieved.

Sesshomaru felt himself come close to release and he knew he had to tell her. "Kagome." He warned. "I am going to cum." He felt her pull back, positive she didn't know what to do and he took over stroking himself.

Kagome was slightly mesmerized as she watched him orgasm. It wasn't what she had expected, she was slightly fascinated. It was messier then she thought it would be too. Sesshomaru looked up at her threw glazed eyes and she knew she had done it right. "Was it ok?" She asked softly.

Sesshomaru smiled up at her. "You are amazing." He told her softly. He cupped her face and kissed her cheek. "I am going to go take a shower, would you like to join me?" He wasn't sure how she would react to the invitation but either way he wouldn't mind.

Kagome shook her head. "I think I am going to just head back down stairs." She told him moving to the edge of the bed with the blanket still wrapped around her.

He moved behind her and wrapped his arms around her in a hug. "Do not feel bad, we did not do anything wrong." He said trying to reassure her.

Kagome nodded. "Honestly I really enjoyed it." She admitted. "I do feel a little bad but at the same time I don't." She leaned her head back against his shoulder. "I'm sorry I don't wanna go further."

"Do not be sorry." He moved her so she was facing him. "It is something you need to be sure of not just a fling in the back of a car, with a guy who will not even remember your name."

Kagome smiled. "Because in over sized bed, with someone I have known for a long time, is the equivalent of the backseat of a car with a stranger." She joked. "We really should get back to the others. Sota and I should get home." She moved away dropping the blanket as she pulled her clothes back on.

Sesshomaru took the moment to watch her get dressed and he knew this wouldn't be the last time. "I will be out in a minute." He said figuring he would just clean up instead of taking a shower.

Kagome nodded and headed downstairs meeting the others who were watching a zombie movie. She received questioning looks from Sota and Rin but Atsuki knew the look on Kagome's face and what it meant. It didn't take long for Sesshomaru to join them, and after the movie was over Kagome excused her self to call her mother. "Hey mom." She said into the phone.

"Kagome how was your night?" Kemi asked sounding happy.

"It was really nice." She said smiling softly at the fact that her mother sounded happy. "What time should we come home?" She asked knowing she was supposed to go trick-or-treating with Rin.

"Actually if you wanted to go trick-or-treating with your friends you can. The Tashio's invited us over for dinner tonight while Inuyasha is out trick-or-treating. Izayoi suggested you go with them and then spend the night over at their house with the rest of the kids."

"I would like that." Kagome said leaning against the pail wall of the hallway. "Could you bring some extra clothes for Sota and I?" She asked as Sota walked out into the hall. When she received her mother's conformation and goodbye she hung up. Looking at Sota she explained to him what was going on.

Sota nodded and smiled brightly at his sister. "So what happened earlier between you and Sesshomaru?" He looked up at her with his soul seeing blue eyes.

Kagome considered lying to him for a brief moment but then thought better of it. She told him everything that had happened from last night's nightmare up until her coming down to watch the movie with them. She had a flaming blush when she was done and Sota only smiled up at her. "I kind of feel a little slutty." She admitted to him looking away form him.

"Why?" He figured it had to do with something Naraku said or did but he really didn't wanna bring him up at that moment. "You didn't do anything wrong sis. Seriously, don't you think Inuyasha or almost all of the kids at school have gone farther then you did?"

Kagome hadn't thought of it that way. "I guess so." She paused before continuing. "I don't know, I mean its Sesshomaru." She said shrugging. "What if things get complicated or..." She trailed off not wanting to mention Naraku either.

Sota nodded understanding. "For right now I think you should just see how things go." He smiled at her before adding: "Have a little fun." He wiggled his eyebrows suggestively only causing her to blush. Kagome and Sota returned to the group giving Rin the good news who in turn jumped up and down excitedly. It wasn't long before Sesshomaru came down and joined the small group in their movie watching.

Several hours passed with them watching movies and playing board games, before they got dressed and ready for trick or treating. Atsuki decided on coming with them. They headed over to Touga and Izayoi's house where they met up with the rest of the gang. They took Sesshomaru's, Inuyasha's, and Miroku's vehicles to the neighborhood where they had been trick or treating in since they could walk.

For the most part Sesshomaru and Kagome hung back only going up to the doors when Rin made them. It took a few hours before Rin decided she was done and they all headed back to Inuyasha's house. Kagome gave her candy to Rin to deal out to the rest of the group. Everyone was sitting in the living room when Touga, Izayoi, Naraku, and Kemi stumbled in to the living room. They ended up having something to drink after dinner. Touga and his wife sat on the love seat giggling slightly.

"Father, there are children present."

"Oh relax Sessy, we're adults. We are just enjoying ourselves." Touga said to his eldest son.

"Rin, why don't you and the others head to bed?" Sesshomaru said to his daughter. Everyone was leaving the living room when Sesshomaru and Kagome were stopped.

"Why don't you guys stay? It seems like we have a wedding to plan?" Touga said laughing as Naraku and Kemi sat down on the sofa.

Kagome felt her heart drop into her stomach when she heard Touga's words in front of Naraku. She looked at him and saw the evil glint as well as the drunken haze in his eyes. She wasn't sure what to do she felt the blood drain from her face and she wobbled feeling as if she might pass out. She wondered briefly if Naraku would just kill her right then and there, but then Sesshomaru spoke up.

"Father." His cold voice rang out with anger. "You are drunk and saying things that are ridiculous. No one is getting married, regardless of what the tabloids read, Kagome and I are not together." Touga and Izayoi both seemed to pout at the news. "Now, I shall go to my room and Kagome shall return to her friends." Sesshomaru could smell Kagome's complete and utter terror still rolling off of her in waves.

Kemi tried to laugh things off knowing Naraku's true feelings towards the matter. "Night sweetie." Kemi said standing to give her daughter a hug and kiss good night. Kagome returned her mother's affection, completely snapped from her horror, just wanting to get out of the room. Kagome tried to leave when Naraku suddenly pulled her into a hug, not being able to see the possessive look he gave Sesshomaru. The look clearly said: Back off, she is mine. Before Kagome could really even think she had already made her way upstairs to the bedroom next to Sesshomaru's. Sesshomaru had staid behind still arguing with his father about simple things.

She pulled off her costume before getting in the shower so she could attempt to think. She knew that no matter what anyone said to try and diffuse the situation Naraku wouldn't believe it. His imagination would run wild and he would punish her for things he thought she did. Kagome could feel her panic starting to rise in her chest. It wasn't long before she was kneeling on the floor of the shower sobbing hysterically. She quickly hopped out of the shower, leaving a trail of water behind her as she stumbled to the sink cabinet where she knew the Tashio's kept extra toiletries for visitors. She started throwing things out looking for something to help her. She stopped suddenly when she came across a straight razor.

She pulled it out looking at the sharp shinning silver blade. She really didn't think about it, her mind was blank. She felt herself get back in the shower and sit on the marble floor of it. It would be so simple. She put the blade to her wrist and applied a little pressure. She couldn't feel it but she saw a little blood start to come out. She held her miko abilities back so they wouldn't heal it right away. If she pressed hard enough it would all be over, she wouldn't have to deal with Naraku anymore. She wouldn't have to deal with any of it. Not her mom, not Naraku, not being lonely.

She pressed a little harder and gasped as more blood started flowing. She felt a small amount of relief at being able to finally control something. Then she remembered Sota. He would be all alone without her. She wouldn't be able to protect him anymore if she was gone. She closed her eyes and moved the blade tossing it towards the drain. She felt herself loathing take over for a second and she punched the marble tile on the wall. Standing up she shut off the water, she reached her hand out and grabbed a white fluffy towel, making sure not to get blood on it. She wrapped it around her body before stepping out, the razor in her hand.

"What do you think you are doing?" A voice said that made her heart drop. She looked up to see Naraku standing before her. "Silly girl only I am allowed to do that." Before she could blink he moved and had her pinned against the cold wall with the straight razor in his hand. He licked her neck and pressed the blade to it. She felt the anger she had a moment ago boil back up inside of her. She could feel him starting to grind on her and grope her.

"Stop." She said pulling her energy together, and in return he moved her around so her back was to his chest and the blade was now pressed to her wrist. He moved her hand over the blade with his hand over hers. She was confused by his action when he pressed down and caused her to slit her wrist in a straight line towards her body. He took the blade back and pushed her onto her knees.

"What is going on here?" A cold emotionless voice asked from the doorway. Sesshomaru had come to investigate when he smelled Kagome's blood, especially because Naraku had disappeared. Kagome watched as Touga, Izayoi, and Kemi appeared behind Sesshomaru.

"I could smell the blood so I came to check on her." Naraku said, concern laced threw his words. "Kemi, quick, heal her. She tried to kill herself."

Kagome was confused by Naraku's words; she didn't try to kill herself. She watched as everything moved so fast, her mother was healing her arm as Izayoi and Touga fretted. "I didn't..." Kagome managed to get out as Izayoi draped a blanket around her, ushering the men out of the bathroom and closing the door. "I-I…" Kagome stopped talking not sure what to say, especially in front of Izayoi.

"Why would you do this Kagome?" Izayoi questioned. "What's going on?" Kagome just stared at her now healed arm not saying anything. "Is it because of what happened at school the other day? I know things like that can be traumatic. Perhaps you should see someone." The situation had obviously sobered everyone up.

"It must be." Kemi said to Izayoi knowing full well that if Kagome had tried to kill herself it wouldn't be because of what had happened at school. They were interrupted by growling coming from the bedroom before there was a loud crash.

Sesshomaru didn't believe for a second she had tried to kill herself, she loved her brother too much. He suspected it had something to do with Naraku, before everyone else had arrived he could smell the lust. He watched as Kagome was blocked from his view by the door. "Maybe it was an accident." Sesshomaru tried to excuse Kagome's behavior, not believing she would want to take her own life.

Naraku shook his head. "She must feel like she reached the end of her rope." Naraku looked like he was shaken up. "It must be everything that is going on; she has had so much stress and change in her life lately. Since we moved here things have been crazy." Naraku told Touga slightly ignoring Sesshomaru. "I don't know why she didn't come to me or her mother. We love her, she knows that." Naraku slumped in a chair playing his part very well. "Maybe her working is too much for her..." He trailed off looking up at Sesshomaru. "I think my daughter is spending too much time with you, the rumors about the two of you is too much stress for our family."

"I don't think that is necessary." It was Touga who spoke.

"I am her father I will say what is right." Naraku snapped.

"Now, now old friend." Touga said trying to calm him down. "I think we all just need to calm down."

"She is almost an adult." Sesshomaru's cold voice growled out. Naraku stood up, Touga moving in between them.

"Yes, but until then she is my responsibility, not yours, and there are rules."

"Sesshomaru, he has a point." Touga said holding up his hands. He turned towards Naraku. "But so does Sesshomaru, Naraku, I think we all need to breath. Kagome doesn't need to quit her job, it's good for her, perhaps we should just cut down her hours a bit."

"Fine." Naraku said glaring at Sesshomaru. "What about a different position?" Naraku suggested. "Perhaps with other humans." Naraku didn't want Sesshomaru spending so much time with Kagome, if she was around other humans at least they had less of a chance of interfering. If all else failed he could just kill them like Kagome's old friends. "Being a demon myself I know what can happen and I don't think it's safe for Kagome to spend so much time around Sesshomaru when he is unmated. Especially right now." Naraku smiled his concerned look coming back. "We have all been there before, and we don't need Kagome getting hurt."

Sesshomaru's eyes flashed red and before Touga could stop him he tried to throw Naraku into a wall, but only got the chair he had been sitting in. Touga quickly got over his shock and held Sesshomaru back. "How dare you." Sesshomaru growled seething. "I do not care who you are Naraku. I will rip your throat out. I would never hurt her, perhaps you cannot control your sexual desires but I can." He didn't bother fighting off his father; he knew his point had been made.

Naraku dusted his clothes off smirking on the inside. "That, I think, proves what I was saying." He looked over and saw the women standing in the door of the bathroom. "We should talk about this tomorrow after we all cool down, like Touga said." He moved towards Kagome inspecting her arm to see it had been healed. "I think Kemi, Kagome, and I need to talk would you three excuse us?" Touga dragged Sesshomaru out of the bedroom, Izayoi right behind them. As soon as the door closed Kagome found herself thrown on the bed. "See Kagome, you need to listen." Naraku chided her as if she were a child. "Do you know what happens to little girls when they don't listen? They get punished." Kemi watched on in silence as her husband grabbed her daughter by her throat.

"Please Naraku." Kagome begged trying to keep her towel on. Naraku looked over at Kemi then at Kagome. Kagome saw the exchange and her mother come to the side of the bed.

"Kagome." Her mother said softly. "Just relax, the more you fight the worse it will be. We talked about this, if you do what he wants he won't hurt us anymore, he won't hurt Sota"

Kagome looked up in horror as her mother grabbed her hands and pinned them down to her sides. She saw Naraku's triumphant smile. "Momma?" She pleaded. "Why?" She watched her mother close her eyes as Naraku's hands pulled Kagome's towel off. She wanted to scream, she knew Sesshomaru would come but what would happen to Sota? Touga would call the police or someone would end up dead, Rin along with her friends were here. They were innocent, they didn't deserve this. Kagome stopped struggling and lay still as she felt Naraku's lips on hers.

The rest of the gang had come to investigate when they heard the crash, Touga and Izayoi informed them of the situation. Sota took off towards Kagome's room not believing she would willingly do something like that. He didn't notice Sesshomaru hiding in the shadows of the hallway as he burst through the door. What he saw stopped him dead in his tracks. His mother was holding his sister down as Naraku pistoned his fingers in and out of her, not being mindful of his claws. He could see his sister's blood on the white towel below her. He banged the door closed as he ran and slammed his body into Naraku's.

Naraku rounded on Sota ready to slash his throat before he felt Kagome's energy gathering. He turned back to see her sitting up holding a ball of energy in one hand and holding her towel over her down with the other. He chuckled. "You won't do anything."

"You are wrong; I will call the Tashio's back in here. Do not hurt him." She said with more courage then she had. "If you want me then fine, but not Sota." Naraku smiled knowing he had finally won.

"We will finish this later." Naraku said pulling his wife from the bed. "Go on whore." He said pushing her from the room.

Sota looked up at his sister, tears in his eyes. "What is wrong with her?" He asked talking about their mother. "Kagome you can't do this, you can't give into him."

Kagome gave Sota a sad smile. "It's ok Sota." She told him softly. "I'll be fine ok?"

Sota shook his head violently. "No, if we tell someone it will stop. We can tell the Tashio's."

Kagome's smile staid in place. "They wouldn't believe any of it Sota, you know that."

"What about Sesshomaru?" Sota said angrily refusing to give up.

"What about me?" A cold voice said from the doorway.

"Nothing." Kagome said loudly over Sota's words. "Sota was just leaving, I need to get dressed and get some sleep." She didn't want things to turn out this way but she knew Naraku would kill Sota and not think twice about it.

Sesshomaru shook his head. "I do not think you should be alone." He paused. "After all you did try to kill yourself." The look that crossed her face confirmed his suspicion; she had not done this to herself. "I will stay up and keep an eye on you." He said sitting in the chair that wasn't ruined. He could see and smell her blood and had to do everything he could to contain his rage. He looked at Sota. "I will make sure she stays safe tonight." Sesshomaru told the younger sibling.

Sota stood, nodding his head. He looked back at Kagome with a sad smile. "Thank you." He told Sesshomaru looking up at him with his piercing blue eyes. He glanced at his sister and saw her shake his head. "Sesshomaru?" He wanted to tell him, but he was scared.

"Sota." Kagome said warningly. Sesshomaru looked down at the boy curious about the exchange he had just seen.

Sota sighed and hung his head in defeat. "Don't let anyone else in tonight, ok?" He said, saying the only thing he really could. He closed the door behind him and went off to the room he would sleep in tonight. He sat there looking down at his hands, before he grabbed the landline phone that was in the room and called the only person he could think of. Aoni.

Sesshomaru looked at Kagome as she slowly stood, wincing as she walked. "Your stepfather wants you to quit your job, and not see me outside of work at all." Sesshomaru informed her.

Kagome shook her head as she turned her back to him and closed the bathroom door. "He'll change his mind in the morning." She told him threw the door. She grabbed a wash cloth and cleaned off the blood that was on her upper thighs. She was sure from the pain she was feeling he had cut her inside. She pulled on her pj's that her mother had brought her. She opened the door back up. "I am stressing everyone out, I am sorry for the inconvenience." She said not looking at him as she walked to the bed. "Perhaps Naraku is right, not about me quitting. You were right before, we can't be together." She climbed into the fluffy soft bed pulling her knees up to her chest. She couldn't let anyone get hurt because of her. She felt the dip in the mattress letting her know he had climbed in next to her. She kept her eyes closed. "Please, just leave." She whispered.

"Kagome." Sesshomaru said softly. He turned her head and made her face him. "Look at me." When she opened her eyes he looked into them. "If you become my mate none of this will matter." He watched her shake her head.

"We can't." She told him. "I turn 18 in two months but Sota doesn't." She told him and watched the realization flash before his eyes. "And you know as well as I do, if we wanted this to work out, you giving me the mating mark again doesn't mean we are compatible. For all we know a year down the road one of us might find someone we like more." She felt the growl in his chest. "I know your beast has claimed me as his but that doesn't mean you want to be with me." She paused. "After all I am only human."

"Kagome." He said her name again, his voice full of emotion which caused her eyes to widen. "This is not you." He told her sternly. "I don't know what happened but I know this isn't you." She could hear his accusation but she didn't say anything so he continued. "Kagome." He said her name again this time in a sigh. "I know something happened." He paused trying to give her the chance to confess before he told her what he knew. He could see the tears forming in her eyes, but she still remained quiet. "I can smell him inside you." He heard her breath hitch and watched her face fall.

She sobbed and felt him pull her close. "Please." She sobbed without tears. The same panic feeling from earlier came back. She couldn't breath. She watched him pull away and return a second later holding a bag out to her. She placed the bag to her face and breathed into it until she calmed down a moment later. "Please Sesshomaru, you can't do anything. You don't understand."

Sesshomaru looked down at her. "Is it something you want?" He questioned surprised he was hoping she would tell him no, but he had to ask.

"N-no!" She yelled at him. "How could you ask that?" She felt a single unchecked tear slip free, but it didn't make it far before he wiped it away.

"I know I asked you about him before but considering the circumstances..." He trailed off knowing she knew what he meant. "How long has this been going on?" He asked. "Is he the one hurting you and Sota on a regular basis?" Kagome shook her head thinking up a lie, but knew she had to thread it with the truth or he would know.

"He just punished me tonight." She told him honestly. "He is my stepfather." She reminded him. "As long as Sota and I are under his roof, and he is a demon the laws don't apply as much." She told him knowing that he already knew this and that it was all true. "He can punish me as he sees fit." She heard him growl.

"I do know you are human." He said responding to her earlier comment. "As does my beast. But he thinks you are more than powerful enough, and he knows any offspring we would have would all be half-breeds." He knew it wasn't exactly what she wanted to hear but it was hard for him to admit anything remotely similar to this. He watched her shake her head and roll away onto her back.

"Why can't I have a normal life?" She asked, not really to him, more to the gods up above.

"Because you are no ordinary human."

"I want to be." She snapped at him. "That's all I want." She stretched her arm out above her as if she was reaching for something. "Just a white picket fence the regular American dream." She explained. "You know." She continued. "Two kids, a girl and boy. A husband who loves me." She paused letting her arm drop back down as if she realized it wasn't possible to grab it. "But don't worry I don't expect that." She rolled over again so she was facing away from him.

"Look at me." When she refused to turn back to him, he quickly moved around the bed to he was kneeling in front of her. "I do not want to lose you." He admitted honestly. He didn't want to tell her the truth, heck he wasn't even sure half the time what he felt. "Just tell me what it will take." He watched her fight the tears back and shake her head. "Kagome." He said sternly. "I promise you." He paused; he didn't realize it would have been this hard. "I promise you, if you will have me. I will do whatever it takes to make you happy and to protect you."

"That's the problem Sesshomaru." She told him sitting up. "I don't want or need protection." She looked him straight in the eyes and he could see that she had been threw so much. Her body might be 17 but her mind wasn't. "I am almost out, Sota isn't, he's my concern." Sesshomaru nodded in understanding. She sighed. "I knew you loved me." She joked and loved the smile he gave her. "I just don't know what to do." She admitted honestly choking back tears once more.

"What do you want?" Sesshomaru asked her hoping she would be honest.

"I just want to be happy." She buried her face in the pillow and continued talking. "I want to have my own place that I can pay for on my own. I want Sota and I to live there away from everything."

"That is all very doable."

Kagome knew it sounded simple but in reality it wasn't. "So it would seem." Her muffled voice reached his ears. "I do want to be with you." She admitted, after all he had been honest with her. She took a deep breath still not looking at him; she didn't want to see his face when she told him how she felt. "I love you Sesshomaru. Not just as my friend, I feel like I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want to be Rin's mom." She could feel herself starting to get hysterical again and stopped herself before she kept going. She heard his gasp before she felt his hand turn her so she was looking in his eyes.

"I love you too." He pressed his lips to hers. "I want to show you off to everyone as mine." He growled possessively. "I would throw it all away." He said talking about his job.

"I don't want you to lose your teaching job." She said looking up at him.

"I won't." He told her steadily. "I would willingly quit for you if I had too." He told her trying to convince her nothing else mattered.

Kagome smiled sadly at him. "Naraku would never approve." When he told her he loved her as well it warmed her heart but she knew better than to let happiness in. "At this point he could have me committed until I'm 18 if he wanted." She told him. "If you truly want this than we need to be more discreet." She didn't want to be. She wanted to be able to hold his hand in public like any normal couple. But of course normalcy was too much to ask for. It was something she wasn't worthy of.

"If that is what you want." He told her softly.

Kagome nodded. "No one can know or see." She sighed. "At least until my birthday." She told him. "It won't make a difference then." She paused and laughed sarcastically. "Then if you still want to we will talk about dating then mating." She thought it was funny in a way that it would never happen. Sesshomaru leaned forward before she could move away and nipped her nose. She blinked up at him holding her nose before she burst out laughing. "Did you just bite me?" She laughed out before pushing him back. He rocked back like she had hurt him.

"You wound me." He said his voice emotionless again. "I think I need medical attention." He joked.

"Then it's a good thing I'm a miko huh?" She said reaching over and lightly punching his shoulder. She saw him smile before he pounced on her and tickled her. It wasn't long before she was begging him to stop. She looked up at him gasping for breath a smile on her face. She blinked when she saw the emotion flash across his eyes and her smile faded slightly. It was as if she could feel the change right before he leaned down and kissed her lips.

"Can I see?" He asked noticing her confused look he continued. "I want to make sure he did not hurt you very much." He watched her face fall.

"I-I don't think that's such a good idea." Kagome was embarrassed, appalled, and a little shook up at the fact he wanted to see. She knew that they had healed enough that the cuts were no longer bleeding but they still hurt and were tender. She didn't want him to see though, what if he was repulsed? She was damaged goods there was no way anyone would accept her.

"Kagome." He said softly. "I want to see." He stressed the word want letting her know there was no wiggle room.

"But..." She trialed off not sure what to say. He would think differently of her, she was sure. "What if you think you want to see when you really don't?" She asked looking away.

Sesshomaru put his fingers to her chin and forced her to look at him, catching on to her fears. "If you think I will reject you Kagome you are very wrong." He kissed her lips briefly. "I will love you no matter what."

Kagome nodded feeling her fear rise as he slowly pulled down her pajama pants. She hadn't put any underwear on afraid it would hurt too much. She knew there were a few gashes on her upper inner thighs and she knew there were more inside of her. She could feel him slowly and delicately open her legs. She closed her eyes not wanting to see the rejection she knew would happen. She heard his breath hitch as he touched below the cuts on her thighs. She suddenly felt his aura flare up. Her eyes popped open and she looked down at him to see that his eyes were bright red. "I'm sorry." She whimpered out.

"Do not apologize." He growled out.

She wanted to move, not only was she frightened but she felt exposed. She had expected his rejection but not too this extent. She was worried he might hurt her but she knew if she moved he might take it as her running away which would make her prey, and his beast was pure predator. "Sesshomaru, can I please cover up?" She asked in a whisper.

"No." Was his growled answer. "Does it hurt?"

She didn't want to tell him. "Only a little." She watched him sit up and look away from her. It was as if each move was deliberate and slower then he wanted to be. "It's not that bad." She tried to explain. "It's healing fast; it won't be there much longer." She pulled her pajama pants back on, sitting up herself. "I don't willingly let him." She whispered hoping she could salvage some of their relationship.

Sesshomaru let out a short bark of laughter. "Are you fucking kidding me Kagome?" He stood and put his fist easily threw the wall like it was butter.

She flinched and yelped at his actions, she had never seen him this angry before. "I'm sorry Sesshomaru. Please believe me, I didn't want him too." She watched him pick up the dresser and toss it threw her bedroom wall into the next room like the wall was made of paper not wood and drywall. She flinched when he rounded on her, his eyes blood red and his markings showing.

"None of this is your fault." He growled lowly. "I will kill him." He moved towards the door only to have Kagome scramble off the bed and plow into him.

"No! Please, just let it go." She pleaded. "If you attack him, I will never see you again." She tried to reason.

"I will not attack him." He looked down at her. "I am going to kill him."

"If you love me at all you won't do this." She knew it was a low blow but there was no way she could let him do this. The relief of realizing he hadn't rejected her wasn't able to set in because she was too scared of what he might do. She watched him calm down and his eyes go back to normal.

Sesshomaru looked down at Kagome and he could see how scared she was. He forced his beast back down and swept her up in a warm embrace, his face buried in her hair. He took him her sent ignoring Naraku's that was mixed in with it. "I am sorry for scaring you." He apologized. He held her for a little longer before pulling back. "This is my fault not yours. I obviously need to keep a better eye on things." He told her softly trying to keep his beast in check. "I never want to hear you say that any of this is your fault." He told her sternly looking into her eyes.

Kagome nodded surprised no one had shown up to investigate all the loud noise. She was shocked by his words and didn't really know what to say. "Ok." She whispered.

Sesshomaru sighed and looked at the damage he had done, he knew it could have been a lot worse. He knew that if his beast had taken over Naraku would have been dead as well as anyone who tried to stop him. "Nothing like this could ever be your fault." He told her gently. He kissed her check. He had a sneaky suspicion that these kinds of things had happened before and had been going on for a while. "Let me help you."

Kagome shook her head. "We went over this." She said giving him another sad smile. She stepped back from him and sat on the bed. "I'm exhausted." She whispered to herself.

"You should go to sleep." He instructed. He figured all this was why she was still a virgin. "You know you can talk to me." He told her watching her nod but not look at him. He watched her moved and climb under the covers.

Kagome nodded looking so small curled up underneath the covers. "I know."

"About anything." He climbed in next to her and pulled her close to him. "You are beautiful." Kagome laughed lightly in response. "I mean it. You truly are gorges." He hadn't expected the truthful admission out of himself but there was no point in lying and trying to deny it.

"Right." She said sarcastically. "All of my scars just add to the beauty." She scoffed slightly.

"I do not mind them." He told her talking about her scars. He ran a finger softly over some of the scars on her arm. "I only mind that someone gave them to you." Kagome didn't say anything she just let his even breathing lull her to sleep. Sesshomaru staid by her side threw out the night, holding her, wondering what he could possibly do to fix the situation. He could easily get Kagome out of the situation but not Sota. Sota was only 15, unless child protective services took him away and placed him with Kagome after she turned 18 there wasn't much he could do. With Naraku being a demon and Kagome and Sota being miko the normal human laws didn't apply as much, as Kagome had said. Naraku could do anything he wanted short of killing them and say it was all for training purposes.

Unless Kemi left Naraku willingly, which Sesshomaru highly doubted would happen. He knew Kemi was in here when Naraku had hurt Kagome and if she let that happen then Sesshomaru knew she would never leave him. Kemi could sign away her parental rights but it seemed there was no way Naraku would let that happen. He knew he couldn't bring the subject up to his father without proof of what Naraku was doing. He knew Touga wouldn't stand for it. He agreed with the human laws more so then most demons. Touga had slaughtered many humans and demons alike back in his day but he believed in change. Sesshomaru had read and heard the stories of the massacres and wars from firsthand accounts.

He sighed as he heard people waking up threw out the castle. He slipped out of bed and into his room, moving the dresser he had thrown last night. He showered and dressed for the day still pondering on how to get proof for his father. Perhaps Kagome would help him if she knew he was only trying to help her and Sota. He sought out his father and found him in his office.

"Sesshomaru." His father said not looking up from his laptop screen. "And to what do I owe the pleasure?" When Sesshomaru didn't answer he looked up from his work. He could see the look on his sons face and was surprised to see emotion shining in his eyes. "Don't get involved." He told his son. "What Naraku said last night was true; until she is 18 Naraku makes the rules." He sighed and leaned back against his computer chair. "You know the laws as much as I do." He pinched the bridge of his nose looking his age. "I have already talked to him this morning and he changed his mind. Everyone just needed a night to relax and think on it." He looked back up at his silent son. "Izayoi has arranged for Kagome to see a therapist, with her parents' permission of course."

"I do not think that is a bad idea." Sesshomaru commented finally being able to say something in between his father's words.

"I really do hope Naraku changes his mind about the two of you being together." He heard his sons growl.

"Do not start father."

Touga chuckled. "This old man could still take you." He told his son smiling. "Izayoi would love to plan a wedding, and we both would like some more grandkids."

"Father, I will only say this once. Keep your nose out of my love life, you have never shown an interest in it before I do not believe there should be a difference now." He kept his emotions in check but he was starting to get angry. "Your big mouth was a large factor in last night's events." Sesshomaru saw the hurt look on his father's face. "I am talking about Naraku's reaction." He clarified knowing his father thought he was talking about what Kagome had supposedly done.

Touga nodded his head. "I won't talk about the two of you being together again, until you are official." When Sesshomaru went to open his mouth Touga knew he would deny it so he cut him off. "I see how the two of you act around each other." He smiled softly at his son knowing the truth. "And the way you look at her and the way she looks at you." He paused briefly before continuing. "You don't see the way you guys move when you are together. It isn't the same as when you guys were younger, this is different. When the two of you are together you look like magnets." He tried to explain. "When you move she moves and the other way around." He could see that Sesshomaru was speechless and wasn't sure what to say. "The situation is difficult right now but I will work on Naraku."

"I do not believe that to be a good idea father." Sesshomaru told the older demon.

Touga nodded looking back at his computer. "We will just have to wait and see, but as it stands right now there is no reason for Naraku not too be able to make rules for his step children." He looked up and Sesshomaru without moving his head. "Unless you have reason to believe otherwise?"

Sesshomaru wondered what the great taiyoukai knew, but he knew his father wouldn't be admitting anything today. "Nothing I have physical evidence of." He watched his father nod before looking back at his computer screen signaling the conversation was over.

"I'll be done in a little while, Yuki is here this morning." Touga seemed to slip back into his childish behavior. "Let him know I want Mickey Mouse chocolate chip pancakes." He said a little too excited for a man of his age.

"Hn."

Touga watched his eldest son, and heir to his legacy walk out of his office. He knew what had happened last night to Kagome, he could smell it. He knew the truth but he was in the same boat as Sesshomaru without proof there was nothing they could do. He couldn't go to the council without proof either. There was a way things had to be done now a days, yes he could just kill Naraku and avoid human laws but not demon laws, and there were still many on the council who would like to see him thrown off of it, or dead. Even if it was Sesshomaru who did something about it, they would seek an unfit punishment for him being his son. He shut his laptop knowing he wouldn't be able to get anymore work done. He felt bad for Kagome and Sesshomaru, if this had been a couple hundred years ago all Sesshomaru would have to do would be to pay Naraku in either gold or cattle. But then again Kagome probably would have been put in a convent and raised to be pure with other miko's.

He knew what it was like to be in love, even though he hadn't found love until he had met Inuyasha's mother. Yes he had cared for Sesshomaru's mother, a great deal, but their matting had been arranged hundreds of years before their births. He had always remained loyal to her until the day she died; she had been his best friend. It wasn't actually until a couple years after her death that Izayoi had literally fell into his arms.

Touga had been sitting in a café working on some papers to expand his security business, when the waitress filling his coffee was bumped and both the waitress and the coffee went flying towards him. He realized what was happening in time to catch the young waitress and avoid the scalding coffee. He sighed seeing that the coffee currently was covering his papers. He set the waitress up right and tried to see what he could salvaged if anything.

"I'm so sorry." The young woman apologized pulling napkins out from her apron. She started dabbing the papers nearly in tears. She had waited on the demon many times and he had always left her with way more money in tips then the full amount of the bill was. Because of him she had been able to pay down a lot of her bills. She always felt bad about it and she saw him tip others as much as he tipped her, but she kept track of the excess he tipped and she planned on giving it all back to charity when she finished her schooling.

"It's really not your fault." Touga told the young woman. She had always been polite to him and gave him the perfect amount of service and she never tried to throw herself at him. He watched as the manager came storming over, berating the girl for spilling the coffee. "It was just an accident." Touga said in her defense. "Someone bumped into her I believe." He started putting the saved papers back in his folder.

"I am so sorry Mr. Tashio." The manager said obviously knowing who Touga was. "This is your last strike." He said to the young girl.

"No please Mr. Mccall, I need this job. It was an accident; I swear it won't happen again."

"Really, I'm not mad." Touga's words fell on the deaf ears of the manager. "That isn't necessary."

"Turn in your uniforms when you want your final check." He looked at Touga with a sympathetic smile. "Again, I apologize Mr. Tashio. I am sure you understand."

Touga nodded as he watched the young girl rip off her apron, pulling her wallet out of it and take off out the door. "Yes, I do." He said throwing down some money on the table and leaving after the girl.

The young woman made her way quickly down the road, tears falling down her cheeks. "I'm so stupid." She said to herself. What was she going to do now? She could only work certain hours because she went to college. How was she going to pay her rent or afford food? She could feel herself winding down into despair.

"Hey?" A deep voice asked from behind her. Touga watched as the girl turned and looked up at him.

"Yeah?" She asked in a small voice thinking he was going to yell at her.

"I'm guessing you need a job now?" He chuckled as she just blinked up at him confusion clearly written on her face. "Look, I need a new secretary, you would have to go through an interview with my personal assistant, but I know she really needs the help." He felt guilty she had just lost her job. He knew it wasn't really his fault but he also knew she worked hard and full time and she went to college full time as well. "It's better pay then what you were making there, I'm sure." He said with another chuckle, he just wanted to see her smile again. He watched her nod. "How about I walk you to your dorm?" He offered opening his umbrella.

"But it's not raining." She said as he stepped next to her holding the umbrella over the two of them. She watched him just smile down at her as the skies opened up and began to pour on them. She laughed lightly, wiping away her tears. "How did you know?" She watched him just smile down at her and tap his nose. "Are you a demon?" She asked softly. Touga nodded in response as they started walking down the street. "That's cool." They walked a block in silence before she looked up at him. "What is your name?"

"I am sorry, how rude of me." He held out his free hand for her to shake, which she did. "I'm Touga Tashio. I own Tashio corp."

"Oh." She said realizing she knew who he was. "I'm Izayoi Strum."

Izayoi ended up interview with Hitomi who hired her on the spot; it wasn't long before the late nights at the office turned into date nights and within a year and a half they were married, and shortly after she was pregnant with Inuyasha. Current day Touga was brought from his memory by his wife standing in front of him.

"Where were you?" Izayoi asked her husband, wondering what he had been day dreaming about.

"With you." He told her pulling her into his lap. "I was thinking about when we first met."

Izayoi laughed up at her mate. "I was so young." She said thinking back. "That was what 20 years ago?" She smiled and kissed her husband's lips. "I was so clumsy and innocent." She paused. "Then I met you." She clapped her hands once. "Come on; let's go eat breakfast with everyone, before Inuyasha steals your pancakes."

"He better not." He said quickly running off with his wife in his arms. "Inuyasha! No!" He yelled entering the dining room where everyone sat. "Those are mine."

"Oh come on dad, Yuki only made you the Mickey Mouse ones." Inuyasha wined moving his fork away from his father's plate.

Kagome laughed as Inuyasha and Touga fought over the pancakes, it was obvious where Inuyasha got his behavior from. Kagome had been woken up by Sesshomaru kissing her forehead softly telling her she needed to get dressed. She stole a couple more kisses from him before she shooed him out to change. She smiled as Yuki brought out more pancakes in the shape of Touga's and Inuyasha's favorite character. After everyone had had their fill Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, Rin, Shippo, and Kohaku left to relax in the game room. Sota, Kagome, Sesshomaru, Izayoi, Kemi, Naraku, and Touga stayed behind to discuss therapy for Kagome. It had been decided she would see someone this coming Thursday and Sesshomaru would take her straight after school before work.

Kagome was relieved that they had all discussed it so Naraku couldn't just refuse. She didn't want the therapy but the issue of her working had also come up and she was able to say she wanted to continue without fear of instant retaliation. When everything was finalized they all dispersed to the game room. It wasn't long before Touga and Sesshomaru needed to leave for a meeting, Kagome going so she could see how things were done.

Kagome noticed the death glade Naraku gave her as she said goodbye to Sota. She warned her brother to stay close to Izayoi or Inuyasha. When they got outside Touga informed them he would be taking his own car. He didn't tell them but he wanted them to spend some time alone. The first couple of minutes of their drive was spent in silence.

"How are you feeling?" Sesshomaru asked breaking the silence.

"I'm fine." Kagome said with a small smile. "All healed." She knew he was asking about her cuts, just indirectly. She noticed his hand resting on the gear shift, more than likely out of habit from learning how to drive on a stick shift. Without looking at him she grabbed his hand with her own, knowing he didn't need it to drive. She sighed and relaxed against her seat.

"You should put your seat back." Sesshomaru told her softly. He watched her out of the corner of his eye as she did what he had suggested. He noticed her skirt rise slightly exposing the creamy which of her thighs, and that she had closed her eyes. He pulled his hand from hers but before she could protest against it he placed his warm hand on her thigh. He was instantly turned on when she bit her lip. "I like it when you wear skirts." He told her loving the blush that stained her cheeks.

He dropped his concealment and noticed her eyes were still closed. With the concealment dropped his senses where heightened even more, so he wasn't worried about paying attention to her while he drove. He gently rubbed her thigh, being able to smell her arousal spike as well as her fear. He didn't want to push her too much but he knew that if he didn't show her things could be pleasurable, and replace her traumatizing experiences with new happy ones she would have much worse issues in the future. "Trust me." He told her softly and felt her body completely relax and the smell of fear vanish.

He massaged her legs, getting higher and higher each time he switched thighs. He loved watching her squirm the more and more aroused she became. Once he reached high enough he let his fingers graze gently over her underwear almost chuckling when she let out a frustrated moan when he moved his hand away. "Patience." His own voice was slightly husky. When he heard her whimper in anticipation he slipped his finger around her silky underwear and inside her surprised at how wet she was. He could see her death grip on either side of the leather seat she was sitting in. He slowly brought her to climax enjoying every sigh and moan she made. He tried to prolong it as much as possible, wanting to bring her all the pleasure he could.

Kagome could feel herself losing control as she neared orgasm. She was surprised she was able to even enjoy what he was doing after what Naraku had done the night before. It was a relief that there was no pain just pleasure. She knew she was getting louder but she couldn't control it. When she reached her peek she thrashed her head back and forth not completely sure why. She opened her eyes as he withdrew his hand away from her and watched as he sucked her juices off of his fingers. She squealed and covered her face with her hands. "Don't do that!"

"Why not?" He asked looking at her as he pulled into his parking spot. He slowly sucked on his fingers smiling as she freaked out and flushed bright red.

"Sesshomaru!" She squealed again grabbing his hand and yanking it out of his mouth. She heard him chuckle before he opened his car door. She pulled off her seat belt and found that he had already opened her door for her. As the three of them walked inside on the ground floor Touga smiled to himself. He could smell what had happened and his smirk increased knowing the two of them would be together and official before the year was out.

Hitomi met up with them and handed each of them a folder before she started talking about who they were meeting with and what benefits a contract would bring both companies. Kagome listened taking in all of the information. If she wanted to do her best with this job then she needed to know as much as possible about the workings of the company. Once they reached the ground level conference room Touga sat at the head of the table with Sesshomaru to his left, and Hitomi to his right. Kagome sat next to Sesshomaru still listening to Hitomi and Touga talk.

"You look intense." She heard Sesshomaru's cold emotionless voice say. Kagome blushed softly and smiled up at him.

"I'm just paying attention." She said looking back at Touga. She could feel his eyes on her. "I want to learn." She explained a little. She felt as if she should be taking down notes but she knew if she had any questions she cold just ask. Kagome watched Hitomi get up and leave only to return with about four men. Kagome did her best to follow along as all the men talked business for about an hour before they all shook hands.

"So Sesshomaru." One of the older men said smiling down at Kagome. "This must be the lucky young lady the tabloids are talking about." Kagome shifted uncomfortably under his gaze. "She is a fine young thing." Sesshomaru nodded and stood, showing how much taller he was then the man.

"We are not together, it is just a rumor." He lied easily pushing his chair in. "However, she is my assistant and if you would not mind excusing us." He said giving Kagome a look that made her stand and walk behind him as he walked to the door. "We need to return to my office." He said before shutting the door behind Kagome, blocking them from view. Kagome just remained silent and followed Sesshomaru up to their office. He didn't say anything in the elevator so when they got off and he just went towards his office she followed him. She found herself pressed against the door of his office with his mouth firm against hers. Her eyes shot open in surprise before she relaxed into the kiss. "You are intoxicating." He told her and he kissed and nipped at her neck.

Kagome felt like she was on sensory over load as his mouth and hands wondered her body. She sighed and moaned as she felt her heart start to race. She squeaked when he picked her up and she found herself sitting on his desk. "What if someone walks in?" She questioned, worried.

"Relax." He instructed before returning to her body intent on making her crazy. He practically ripped off her underwear in his haste. He couldn't believe she was making him this insane, as he made her go wild he had to keep his beast in control to make sure it didn't try and mark her again. He enjoyed the way she squirmed on his desk. He pulled back so she could calm down after her orgasm and watched her chest rise and fall.

"Thank you." She panted only hearing a chuckle in response.

"Why are you thanking me?" He questions rubbing her leg softly. He watched her blush darken.

"I don't know." She whispered looking down at him.

He watched the woman, not girl, in front of him as she tried to regain herself. It was hard to believe that he had fallen for her and even harder for him to believe his beast wanted her as his mate. He had loved Jenny, nowhere near what he felt for Kagome, but he knew it never would have lasted nor would his beast ever accept her as his mate. He vaguely wondered if Kagome had never moved away how different things might have been.

She wasn't exactly his type either. She was absent minded, clumsy, carefree, loud, and rather extroverted in public.

"Sesshomaru?" A Soft voice questioned successfully snapping him from his thoughts. "We aren't very good at this are we?" Kagome hopped off the desk feeling slightly embarrassed as well as wobbly, and his smirk did nothing to help matters.

"I simply cannot help myself." He told her honestly and before she could blink he was kissing her neck again.

Kagome giggled and pushed him away. "I don't think I can handle anymore." She told him smiling warmly at him, surprised he had instantly stepped back when she pushed.

"You will work up to it." He chuckled at her look of pure embarrassment.

"I never thought I would be doing something like this." She admitted looking up at him. "I mean I thought I would eventually... but..." She trailed off feeling his arms snake around her waist pulling her close. She wrapped her arms around him tightly in response, the strong emotion she felt constricting her throat.

"Are you enjoying yourself?" He felt her stiffen at his question, probably embarrassed.

"Yes." Came her whisper. It was true. He was bring her to new heights, new experiences. She felt a little bad but she felt as if she was worth something for the first time in her life.

He could smell her slight distress. "We are doing nothing wrong." He assured her pulling back, kissing her forehead. "We should head back to my fathers." Kagome nodded before looking around wondering where her underwear had gone to. Sesshomaru smiled holding said lacy garment up letting it dangle on the tips of his fingers. He loved her blush and his smirk only widened more as she snatched the delicate from his hand.

"Turn around so I can put them on." She ordered, obviously flustered.

"Because I have not seen you naked before." He chuckled at her but turned his back to her as instructed. She walked past him, out of his office and over to the elevator. He joined her in the elevator leaning back against the cold wall. "You do know if you ever want me to stop or not do something all you have to do is say." He explained slowly, wanting to make sure she believed and understood him.

Kagome looked up at him a little startled by his words. "Yes Sesshomaru." She gave him a soft warm smile wanting to reach out to him. But she didn't. She knew there were cameras in the elevator, she had glanced the security monitors earlier as they walked by the guard's post. "Of course I know that." She watched his mask slip back into place, shutting her and the rest of the world out. She paused for a moment before asking him a question of her own. "Do you think you could explain some of the inner workings of the company to me?"

Sesshomaru blinked obviously surprised at her questioning. "What would you like to know?"

"Well…" She paused briefly. "Like earlier in the meeting, it was a merger, and I understand that." She added the last part hoping he wouldn't think she was stupid. "I know that now you guys are partners, but what exactly does Tashio corp. own and run?" She watched Sesshomaru ponder her question before answering.

"A little of everything." He answered her with a small shrug. "Sort of like Google. We own and run companies that are diverse, from private security to diaper manufactures." He paused at her giggle before continuing. "Most companies like to merge with us because father isn't underhanded like most." He explained as they stepped off of the elevator. "The men you met earlier came to us, asking if we wanted to merge with them. There are two different types of mergers." He continued holding her car door open. "It depends on the company." He added once seated next to her. "Either everyone agrees on us buying them out, or simply sharing stocks and becoming part owners. Put simply, either we are parents or partners."

"So why do most companies want to work with Tashio corp.?" Kagome asked taking in everything like a sponge.

"Aside from father's values like I mentioned, everyone knows he would never liquidate the assets." When Kagome looked puzzled he continued. "If we wanted we could shut and break down every company we own into little bits and sell off the pieces to others. But unlike most we prefer to be honorable and not cost thousands of people to lose their jobs for fast cash. Rather it is best to stick it for the long haul when the company will make us more money, it will just take longer."

"Oh." Was Kagome's simple response.

"But father is also expanding his security business as often as possible, he has been working on it for a long time, he really does have an army at his disposal." He heard Kagome's full hearted laugh and it warmed his icy heart.

"Why the sudden interest?" He asked wrapping his fingers around hers.

"I just wanna do the best I possibly can." She explained to him. "In order to make educated decisions or have an accurate opinion I need to learn." He was surprised at how much older she sounded. "Besides you and Touga are always asking my opinion and what I've picked up from Naraku isn't enough to really help. I know as your assistant I'm going to be part of more dealings." She paused realizing she was babbling slightly.

He gave her hand a tight squeeze of reassurance. "After dance class Monday we will start on finances." They finished their ride in silence just enjoying the company of each other. When they reached his father's home neither one of them wanted to go in knowing it meant they would have to pretend. With one final kiss they exited the car and made their way inside.

"Oh good you guys are back." Izayoi said happily ushering them inside. Everyone was snacking as they just relaxed with some comical tv show. Kagome relaxed between Inuyasha and Sota while Sesshomaru sat on the opposite side of the room, Rin chatting away to him. The rest of the day went by fast and uneventful to Kagome's relief. They were getting ready to leave when Izayoi spoke up. "So Kagome are you going to the winter formal?"

Kagome shook her head with a smile. "No, I don't have a date."

"Inuyasha can take you then." Izayoi volunteered her only son.

"Mom!" Inuyasha yelled.

"What?" Izayoi said innocently. "You don't have a date do you?" When her son shook his head she continued. "Well then I don't see the problem." Kagome was surprised but she nodded not wanting to make a scene. However she didn't miss Sesshomaru's stiff posture.

"Then you guys can get married and Kagome can be my auntie." Rin stated happily making everyone laugh. Kagome hugged the little girl tight.

"I'm not going anywhere, I promise." Kagome told her gently. She knew why Rin kept saying things like that. It was because she was worried if Kagome didn't have a direct tie to her, she would disappear.

"Pinky promise?" Rin asked holding up her right pinky. Kagome nodded and linked their pinky's together.

Kagome, Sota, Kemi, and Naraku walked out of the house, Sesshomaru not missing Naraku's wondering hands. Fortunately when they got home Naraku yanked Kemi up the stairs leaving Kagome and Sota standing in the living room. He didn't even say anything, just left them. Kagome was confused and looked at Sota who simply shrugged. Kagome had Sota spend the night in her room with her just in case.