It has been so very long since I did a new story. I was just feeling out of it and so terribly busy with the daily in's and out's of my life. I am still struggling with my life and keeping to who I am. So with that I will introduce Just A Crush. It will be mostly romanticised and I want to try a softer approach to introducing my favorite pair as a couple. Obviously it won't stay that way because this is just my style. Without further ado.

Just A Crush : Chapter 1 Butterflies

It wasn't her fault. Could you really blame her, I mean he was gorgeous, even if his demeanor left a lot to be desired. Clothing was being stuffed into a yellow bag without full attention from the person packing it. Mumbles escaped the blue eyed young woman as she prepared for her trip.

"It's just a stupid crush! It will go away" she spoke to herself almost trying to convince herself more than anyone else. She rushed around her room trying to busy herself with anything but thoughts of the silver haired demon ass she had just previously learned would now be joining their group.

She really didn't understand why she had a crush on the arrogant, human hating, tall, strongly built, sexy-...

"Stop it Kagome !" She growled at herself only realizing that she was looking like a loon yelling at herself, alone in her bedroom. Her face was flushed and she was going to ignore everything about the demon lord who was now traveling with their group. A frustrated sigh escaped her mouth.

Kagome understood that it was necessary to have him with the group, Naraku was somehow hidden, gone like smoke in the wind. The shards were as well harder to encounter. Plus when they did encounter them the battles were becoming staggering and difficult to defeat.

Letting out one last surrendering sign the time traveling miko tied her long raven hair into a high ponytail and finished packing. It had been years since she had fallen through the well and Kagome had somehow pulled through with tons of study sessions for her classes and passed high school. True she had never had an honest high school experience but so long as she had gotten through it. Currently she was taking online courses for college that she completed in a breeze and gave her ample time to travel with the rag tag group and search for shards.

Inuyasha was so pleased with the arrangement that he never complained when she had to return home to do an exam or finish projects or reports.

Though he was the one who was very against Sesshoumaru joining their group and extremely against him knowing of about Kagome's true origins.

It was a hassle just trying to get him to understand how important it was for him to be on their side rather than fighting elsewhere. Truly Inuyasha had an ego but as stubborn and pig headed as he was, he did end up agreeing to the group and invited his half brother. Sesshoumaru was much more logical.

He had a small child that seemed to get kidnapped far more that the demon child that was with the group of traveling protectors. bAlong with that he offered a place of refuge for the children's safekeeping.

Though Shippo had been against it at first explaining that he wanted to be part of their taking down Naraku. Kagome convinced him that his duty in this fight was to help those around them, and what better way than being Rin's protector and line of defense. With that thought Kagome made sure to double check her bag for items for the children. Finally, Kagome dragged the large yellow bag downstairs and by the door to wait for Inuyasha.

She rushed around the house helping her mother with chores and trying to keep her mind occupied with anything other than her best friends hated half brother.

In almost no time Inuyasha arrived and the duo rushed back to the feudal era.

The butterflies were working overtime in her stomach and the distracted miko was practically dragged by her half demon best friend to the nearby village.

Kagome greeted the familiar faces and waved to the children they passed all the while being literally dragged towards the opposite end of the village to the head priestesses residence.

Kaede only glanced at the pair as they entered her hut. Kagome all the while was nearly breaking out into a sweat. She knew it didn't exactly look dignified being dragged behind Inuyasha by her collar but she had quite a bit of trouble facing the western ruler now a days.

"You can let me go now Inuyasha." Kagome grumbled and was immediately released from his grasp. A short yip escaped her as Kagome's ass met unkindly with the ground and she was staring up at the ceiling and smug look of Inuyasha to her side.

Kicking upwards Kagome smacked her foot into the half demons ass knocking him forward face first into the ash pit. With a satisfied smile Kagome got to her feet snickering at Inuyasha coughing up ash and covered in soot.

"Kagome!" A blur of red latched onto the miko and Kagome held onto the small bundle with large emerald eyes. Greeting Shippo with a kiss she let him run off to bother Inuyasha.

"Welcome back lady Kagome." Rin spoke from the farthest corner of the room. Her doe brown eyes shining in exuberance with flowers scattered around her and sitting upon her checkered kimono.

"Hello Rin, are you doing well?" Kagome spoke purposefully avoiding looking at the figure in white beside the young girl whom was nodding enthusiastically.

With a quick glance to the golden eyed demon she was caught in his gaze. Kagome's heart picked up speed and she could feel her face heating him.

"Lord Sesshoumaru." Kagome spoke in greeting, receiving a nod in return. Tearing her gaze away Kagome scurried out of the hut to collect Sango and Miroku.

Soon the group was off traveling in search of Naraku. Along the way the group was planning on tucking the children away with Jaken and Ah Un in the western castle of the sky.

Sesshoumaru said there was no other safer place the only issue was. It was the dominion of the former lady of the western lands. Sesshomaru's mother. They weren't sure what or for how long it would take to convince her to take over the care of their children for the remainder of their travels. Sesshoumaru had said she could be difficult.

Kagome kept stealing glances at the walking killing perfection. Kagome hadn't been sure when her crush had begun, but she knew when she realized it.

They had been all been separated thanks to Kagura. Kagome had learned some basics of fighting by that point. She had taken up more free time to truly learn, despite Yasha telling her it wouldn't be necessary.

Somehow she had stumbled upon Sesshomaru's camp. He allowed the young girl to place a flower crown upon his head and seemed to be enjoying herself.

His golden gaze stared straight to the miko and Sesshoumaru called out to her. "Come." A blush settled onto her cheeks at having been caught and Sesshoumaru had allowed Kagome to settle with his party till her own group located her.

He seemed to only truly allow the miko any liberties when it came to boundaries other than his own ward. Though Kagome supposed it was due to her being the only one who approached him about the topic of an alliance. Aside from her traveling companions other than Miroku not being very forthcoming in welcoming the demon lord.

Kagome though as of late was becoming more and more distant herself. Due to her silly crush. She figure distance was the smartest course to take. With Inuyasha she stupidly hovered around him fooling herself into thinking that proximity meant they were in love.

Though she had given herself time to be away she still was attached to this crush. Yet...could anyone truly blame her.

His hair shimmered like pure silver in the sunlight. Soft and glossy. He was one of the most handsome men, demon or otherwise that she had ever seen. Plus he was great with children. What woman wouldn't melt at his gentle handling of both Rin and Shippo.

Even if he was a bit on the silent side and slightly temperamental it seems to be eclipsed by his softer side and unspoken fondness of his ward. He had changed very greatly from the demon he used to be.

It was astounding to see this change of presence to him. Refreshing really. Compared to Inuyasha who still seemed to be stuck as a brash, hot headed, demanding, stubborn...why did she ever have a crush on him again?

So caught up in her thoughts Kagome walked straight into a wall of silky tresses and hard back. Pulling away and impressing everyone with her quickness the miko was now on an opposite end of the clearing the group was standing in.

Sesshoumaru merely raised a brow at her antics. "From here onwards, only the children and miko will follow." Sesshoumaru spoke while setting the younger pair onto Ah Uh. Jaken was ahead of them informing the castle residence of the arrival of the small party.

"Oi!, why only Kagome and the runts!" Inuyasha shouted glaring at his older half brother. Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes and beckoned to the miko to gather her things.

"My mother must be asked a favor by this Sesshoumaru. The kit belongs to the miko so she must do the same." Sesshoumaru took Kagome's pack from her and allowed Ah Un to carry her yellow bag.

"Why can't we go!" Inuyasha shouted again making everyone's ears ring. Kagome put her hand on her hips and faced Inuyasha head on.

"She's the former lady of the western lands Inu. As in the wife of your father before he met your mother. I'm also sure that keeping her distance from too many humans would persuade her to our side of things as well." Her sapphire gaze narrowed in anger at her friend for not understanding the delicate situate they were walking into. She didn't want to rub salt into an old wound when she was going to be asking for assistance.

"Just think about it this way. The less distractions the best chance this can be a quick meeting. We need this done quickly so we can return to the task at hand Yasha." Kagome spoke seriously and was pulled into the hold of Sesshoumaru.

Blushing even further Kagome let out a soft smile. "We will try to be as quick as possible." Huffing Inuyasha hopped into a nearby tree and Kagome waved to her friends as the small group ascended into the sky.

Internally Kagome was berating herself for even being slightly excited as to being held by Sesshoumaru she started to mentally prepare herself for the situation at hand.

It was time to meet the mother.

That's the first chapter. I hope you enjoyed it. I have this going in a strange direction I know but bear with me okay. Bye for now sweethearts

~Biteme4eturn-t