Lime in this chapter… You have been warned!

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Chapter 6

This is ridiculous… We've been standing out here for at least twenty minutes and Iziyoi's son has yet to show up. Kagome was pissed. It was starting to get cold out and she was getting tired of listening to Sesshomaru and Inu Tashio. Apparently she wasn't the only one that was unhappy with being forced to wait outside to greet the newcomer.

I need music if I'm gonna put up with this shit.

Suddenly Kagome heard what sounded like two swords colliding. She jumped back in an effort to get away from the sound only to back into the two sword owners.

"What the fuck! Get the hell off. You can have your fuck buddy after I'm done with him". A new voice yelled. He sounded very aggressive. Said person pushed her roughly, knocking her to the ground.

Something inside Sesshomaru snapped. He grabbed Inu Yasha by the neck and threw him into the forest. "Are you alright Kagome?" He asked, suddenly kneeling beside her.

"I'm fine… So I'm guessing that, that was your brother." Kagome said as Sesshomaru grabbed her hand and helped her to her feet.

"Yes" He answered simply.

"Sesshomaru why don't you help Kagome up to her room so that she may freshen up for dinner. Her kimono is dirty. Have Kimiko help her into a new one. Kagome I am so sorry for Inu Yasha's behavior. Know that he will not go unpunished" Iziyoi said, sending a glare in Inu Yasha's direction.

Sesshomaru simply nodded his head. Gently pulling Kagome back toward the castle.

"INU YASHA! What did you think you were doing?" Iziyoi yelled.

Inu Yasha's ears fell, becoming one with his silver hair. "I didn't mean for her to get hurt. I was just messing around with Sesshomaru. You know how we are. It's not my fault that she can't watch where she's going" Inu Yasha said defensively.

"She can't watch where she's going Inu Yasha, she's blind"

"Blind?"

"Yes Inu Yasha, Lady Kagome is unable to see. You would have known that if you would have taken the time to properly greet your family instead of rushing in and foolishly swinging your sword around. I gave you that sword so you would be better equip to defend yourself when you travel off on your own. Not to mention to keep your demon blood in check. I did not intend for you to use it against your brother. You need to learn self control. Without it I fear that you will never be able to survive on your own." Inu Tashio stated unemotionally. Out of everyone present he had been angered the most. He could not understand Inu Yasha and Sesshomaru's sibling rivalry. His blatant disregard for those around him was appalling.

"I will not have you attacking others in my house. Especially in the next four days. Your brothers birthday celebration has brought many guests, from all over including Kari. The other Lords are on their way and will be arriving tomorrow. I suggest that you make peace with Kagome tonight at dinner." With that Inu Tashio and Iziyoi turned at made their way back to the castle.

"Do you think we were to hard on him?" Iziyoi asked timidly. She hated having to yell at Inu Yasha, but sometimes it was necessary.

"He needs to learn eventually, my love" Inu Tashio said gently, wrapping his arm around her waist in an effort to comfort her.

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Inu Yasha was completely dumbfounded. What was so special about this girl that both his parents had band together to attack him over something so insignificant as him almost hurting some human girl.

His brother's reaction confused him the most.

Sesshomaru didn't care about anyone but himself. In the fifty years that Inu Yasha had known Sesshomaru, he had made no attempt to consort with anyone. Especially those of the opposite sex. And then of course there was the fact that Sesshomaru hated humans with a passion.

Could the Ice Prince be falling for a human girl? Oh he was gonna have fun with this…

Inu Yasha pushed himself up off the ground and made his way up the steps to the castle, immediately heading to his room.

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Sesshomaru opened to door to Kagome's room. He entered to room and quickly moved to the side so as to allow her room to enter without having to worry about her running into him.

This had always been one of his favorite rooms. Most of his memories as a child consisted of him sitting in this very room listening to his mother read aloud. Back then it had always smelt as she did. The sent of sakura blossoms that had always lulled him to sleep. When he was younger, and his mother was away, he would sneak into this room so that he could fall asleep.

Now the room smelt of vanilla and spring rain. A scent which was purely Kagome. Why was I so worried thatthis human girl might have been hurt?

"Sesshomaru… Are you alright? You seem very distant, very quiet. Is something bothering you?" Kagome asked. Sesshomaru looked at her noticing that she was now sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Do not concern yourself, human"

"I thought we were past all this human crap. My name is Kagome, and I would appreciate it if you would use it!" Kagome said, agitated with Sesshomaru. How rude was it for someone to brush off another when they were concerned about the others well being. All I did was ask it he was okay.

"I am above you, so therefore I can call you whatever I wish HUMAN" Sesshomaru emphasized the word human. She will learn her place

Under you, you mean? His beast said with a chuckle.

That is disgusting… how could you, who is supposed to be a part of me think that we would have any feelings other than contempt for this human girl. We deserve a demon woman of noble blood. Not some human child that stumbled upon a council of demon Lords and was taken in by one out of pity for her handicap.

"Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked, standing up and taking a few steps in Sesshomaru's direction. Her arms out in front of her so as to stop her from running into anything.

Just admit for the first time in your life that you think this girl is beautiful!

I will not. Sesshomaru snarled to his beast under his breath.

You will because you know it is the truth

I do not find her attractive

Yes we do

You may but I do not

We are the same person you foolish, stubborn, overbearing pup

Leave me

"Sesshomaru?" Kagome reached her hand out and touched his chest.

Sesshomaru was snapped back into reality by her touch. He growled low in his throat taking a step towards Kagome. She sensed something off about his reaction to her touch so in an attempt to get away from him she took several steps back. Coming in contact with her bed once again. Sesshomaru stalked after her. He grabbed her arms and pulled her into his body.

Lime Starts Here

"Sesshomaru wha-" She started only to be cut off.

"What is it about you?" he asked simply.

"I don't understand what your saying"

"Why is it that I am so protective of you… It puzzles me that I feel this strong need to protect you"

"I don't know" she said struggling to pull away from him, but to no avail. "Please Sesshomaru, let me go"

"Not yet… I want to see if my beast is correct in his assumption about this Sesshomaru" he said bringing his face closer to hers. She could feel his breath on her face.

"Wha-"

He silenced her, placing his lips on hers. His kiss was fierce, raw, passionate. Everything that she had remembered. She melted into his touch, her knees weak. She knew that she should have been fighting him. Slapping him and telling him that this wasn't right, that he was a demon prince and she was just a human his father had taken in. It was so wrong… but it felt so incredibly right. She felt so safe in his arms, so free.

Sesshomaru couldn't think straight. Kagome wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling her body closer to his. Their bodies fit together so perfectly, Sesshomaru's beast almost wept with joy. Sesshomaru's arms loosened as his hands began exploring her back. She was so delicate yet so strong at the same time. Surviving all these years without her sight. So incredibly brave… his Kagome. Had he not been occupied he probably would have analyzed that last part but at this point in time, here right now he didn't care. He didn't care that she was a human and he a demon. All he felt was her soft, rose petal lips gliding against his own in their sweet symphony. Her responses to him were driving him crazy. Kagome reached up with one hand and tangled it in his hair.

Sesshomaru took another step into their embrace only to send them onto the bed. Sesshomaru laying lightly on Kagome. The paused for a moment, breathing heavily. Sesshomaru took in Kagome's flushed face with a sense of satisfaction knowing it was his kiss that had caused that bewildered look to cross across her face. She is very beautiful…

With thatresumed his exploration of her mouth. He nipped lightly on her bottom lip silently begging for entrance. She hastily opened her mouth and a fight for dominance was then begun. His tongue snaked into her mouth an he got his first taste of ambrosia. Their tongues battled each other, Kagome challenged him for dominance and it excited him even more. He didn't want her to be submissive. He wanted her to fight him, to challenge him. They explored each others mouths while their hands explored each others bodies. Kagome lifted her legs up off the ground to prop them up on the bed. With one hand, Sesshomaru was gently caressed her stomach while the other ran up and down her now exposed thigh where her kimono had parted slightly. Kagome ran her hands up an down his back enjoying how his muscles twitched and flexed with every move he made. They broke their kiss to catch their breath ass the while still exploring one another.

Kagome gasped when she felt Sesshomaru leave light, butterfly kisses on her jaw line and down the side of her neck. Gently licking and nipping at the area where he would bite his intended. He reached up and gently parted her kimono surprised by what he found. He had never seen undergarments such as these. They were scandalous and barely covered her… assets. He licked his way down her body to caress her hip with his tongue. She moaned arching her body in order to get closer to him. She brought her hands around to his chest and gently started to pull at his top. He moved his arms and helped her pull it off, throwing it and her kimono to the ground. He left her hip and his mouth found her soft mounds seeping out from her strange garments. He licked and kissed both before returning to her mouth. She could feel his arousal pressed up against her thigh. The scent of both of their arousals was thick in the air.

"Kagome do you need help-"

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Kagome and Sesshomaru turned their heads to the door where a shocked Iziyoi stood in front of an even more flabbergasted Inu Tashio.

The door slammed shut and the sound of Iziyoi's string of apologies could be heard outside the door along with Inu Tashio's laughter.

Sesshomaru jumped off Kagome. "I… I-" He tried to speak but couldn't form a complete sentence. He gave up on speaking to her, bent over grabbing his clothes and walked through the door that joined their rooms.

I can't believe I just made out with Sesshomaru… again. What the hell is wrong with me! Stupid, stupid, stupid Kagome said to herself as she got out of her bed and, with her arms stretched out, searched for her clean clothes.

"Lady Kagome let me help you" came Kimiko's voice.

She must think that I was trying to dress myself. Then again I don't blame her. Its rather hard to believe that Sesshomaru would be interested in my in that way.

Unfortunately for Kagome however Kimiko knew exactly what had just taken place. The scent of their arousals still hung heavily in the air.

"Here you sit on the bed while I pick out something for you to wear tonight. Hmmm… why don't you wear this one" she said pulling out a red kimono with gold sewn in an intricate dragon design and a purple obi. "It's red. Come to think of it Sesshomaru's favorite color is red" Kimiko said coyly. She walked back over the bed and pulled lightly on Kagome's sleeve beckoning her to stand.

Kimiko quickly dressed Kagome and put her hair up in an intricate bun and jeweled clips. Soon they were on their way to the dinning hall with minutes to spare.

Iziyoi was just arriving at the dinning hall as well. She took Kagome's arm and dismissed Kimiko for the night, leading Kagome to the table and sitting her down between Inu Yasha and Sesshomaru.

The door opened again and Kari entered the room, walking over to the table to sit across from Kagome.

"How are you this evening son?" Kari asked looking across the table to Sesshomaru.

"I am well mother, how was your day?"

"My day was fine. I'm just concerned about you… your nearing your 150th year and you have yet to take a mate. When are you going to settle down?" she asked slyly.

"Kari I hardly think this is appropriate at the dinner table" Inu Tashio said trying to change the subject.

Kari huffed but dropped the subject.

"Hey you, girl" Inu Yasha spoke looking at Kagome and lightly tapping on her shoulder.

"My name is Kagome"

"Yeah Kagome… I'm sorry about earlier. I mean you shouldn't have been standing so close to Sesshomaru in the first place but still, I didn't mean for you to get hurt." He said quickly. Apologizing was not something that Inu Yasha did often… or ever.

"Don't worry about it. I didn't get hurt or anything… just fell over"

Inu Yasha visibly relaxed after her acceptance of his apology.

"Why is this Hanyou trash eating with us… its bad enough that humans are allowed to dine with us but this abomination…"

"Kari…" Inu Tashio shouted only to be cut off.

"The only abomination I see here is you and your racism… and the fact that a blind HUMAN can see something that is clearly out of your focal range I'll explain this once and only once. Full blood demon, human… it doesn't matter. Ugly is still ugly. You talk as if your so much better than us just because we're different. But sitting here listening to you, you sound like the worst kind of both our races."

The room was silent.

"Inu Yasha if it wouldn't bother you to much would you please walk me to the gardens? I do believe I've worn out my welcome in this room for the time being. I hope you all enjoy your meal" Kagome asked standing up.

Inu Yasha stood "S-sure" he stammered.

They both walked out of the now deadly silent room. Inu Tashio saw as Kagome retreated the tiniest smirk on her face.

How dare that human talk to me like that. Of all the disrespect. That human will pay. I swear she will. Kari fumed… silently raking her claws down the side of the chair where she sat.

"Well Kari… It seems you've met your match" Inu Tashio said with a chuckle as he picked up his chopsticks and started to eat.

Sesshomaru didn't know what to say… the only thing he could do was sit in the uncomfortably silence and eat.

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"Thank you… for that" Inu Yasha said uncomfortably.

"No problem, us misfits need to stick together… I mean how else are we gonna survive when all those demon Lords arrive."

"Yeah"

"Friends?" Kagome asked shyly.

"What?"

"Do you want to be my friend?"

"I- I've never had a friend before" Inu Yasha said looking out toward the garden.

"Really? Why?"

"If you haven't noticed, Hanyou aren't very well liked here or anywhere" There was a sadness in his voice that cut through Kagome.

"Neither are humans with handicaps… You can be my eyes" Kagome smiled at her new found friend.

"If you don't wanna talk about it, it's fine… I was just wondering how you lost your sight."

"I was in an accident when I was a child. My father died. I'm lucky to have survived but it cost me quite a bit. For a while I had a medicine that could cure me but it's gone now… I'm starting to think that it might not be so bad… being blind I mean."

"You're an odd girl Kagome… very odd"

Kagome just smiled and nodded her head. If his mother didn't hate me before she certainly does now. I wonder what she would do if she found out about Sesshomaru kissing me. I think she'd pop a blood vessel… She's a dog demon like Sesshomaru. I think I understand why the name for female dogs is 'bitch'". She silently snickered in her head.

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Sesshomaru looked out toward the gardens. Watching the half breed and Kagome talk and laugh in the grass. What was this feeling thatwas coursing through him. Jealousy! Over his half brother and the human, how easy it was for Inu Yasha to converse with her. How easy it was for him to relax with her… This is ridiculous. I'm not jealous of that fool. Besides… she's not interested in him… and I'm not interested in her. Nope, not in any way, shape or form.

Welcome to denial… Population you… his beast snickered at him.

Anyone with eye's could see the attraction between the two. But the question is… will they be able to see the attraction before its to late.

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