Chapter 1: I'll Take You…

"RAAAUUUUUGGGGHHH!" Steamed Kagome. Her voice echoed through the trees, startling winged mammals. She rolled her eyes and cocked her head back. The sky was a blackened indigo. The stars glowed through thin stratus clouds. She paused. 'Beautiful...'

She suddenly felt calm all over and slowed her walk. She couldn't hear Shippo, Sango, or Miroku echoing behind her anymore. Although she was a little worried, she continued walking past black trees and bushes. 'I should just go home...'
The moon boldly interrupted her thoughts. It shined down to reveal a figure standing ahead of her. Her heart stopped along with her footsteps. His silver hair swayed with the wind effortlessly.

"Want to talk?" He said. He sat down with his back against a large oak tree. He closed his eyes, as if he was preparing to listen. Kagome relaxed.

"Well alright, I guess it wouldn't hurt." She whispered as she sat next to him. She left a gap between them. Her heart sped up. Her cheeks were hot, she was blushing. She tried to calm herself, but it was counterproductive. It wasn't the first time this had happened. Kagome felt the words 'guilty pleasure' dance around in the back of her mind. She quietly ignored it. There wasn't anything wrong with her talking to him. All he ever did was listen, which was all she wanted. 'What would Inuyasha think...' A sigh slipped out of her mouth.

"Slide over." He demanded. Her heart skipped a beat. She did so anyway. She felt a wave of unfamiliarity. She had never been this close to Sesshomaru. He smelled like Fall, like a manly spiced pumpkin. She could feel goose bumps rose across her body. She felt his chiseled arm against hers. His sleeve was silky. His boa of white fur reached toward her with the wind. Kagome looked at him. He looked unreal, if anything, a fantasy. Their multiple encounters always felt like the first. His aura was unsettling. Kagome's skin emitted waves of electricity. The glow of his eyes made her lungs ripple. The smell of him was intoxicating. Kagome had to catch herself, repeatedly.

"Well? What has you upset, Kagome?" His voice was strong, but inviting. He looked back at her, not as coldly as he would've if she was with her companions, but as if she was a close friend.

"Inuyasha. He doesn't appreciate anything I do. I try my hardest to keep up and be as strong as everyone, but I can't..." Kagome's sentence trailed off. She hugged her legs and rested her chin on her knees. She felt a well of emotions bubble up into a tear. She flashed back to all the times Inuyasha scolded her, yelled at her, have had to rescue her... How he'd forget about her instantly as soon as Kikyo appeared or was even mentioned... More tears stood at the edge of lids and lashes.

"Why do you love him?" Sesshomaru sighed as he looked upward. He could smell her tears. His sigh was heavy and questionable. Kagome heard the irritation, but there was a hidden sadness she picked up on.

"I hate him! I don't love him, I just need help getting the shards. I mean, it's my fault and my responsibility. I'm just not strong enough to do it alone. " Kagome rolled her eyes and looked up. The tears jumped down her face as she did. Sesshomaru reached over and wiped her cheeks. Her heart bubbled. "Thank you." She said quickly as she started wiping them herself.

"If you're not happy, then go home and stay home. Let him suffer without you." He said it so sweetly. You could hear his delight in the thought of Inuyasha struggling, but it was also caring. He cared about her.

"I can't. I'm actually sort of lost. Heh heh." Kagome's face was entirely red, the moon made sure he saw.

"I'll take you." He stood up gracefully.

"Oh, no, you don't hav-" He gently scooped her up into his arms. Kagome was cradled bridal style into his chest. The boa cushioned her face. It was like she was being carried by a nimbus cloud. She suddenly felt a wave of weakness, her body was in perfect comfort. His smell floated through her nose. She inhaled deep. Her chest felt heavy. Her skin's sensitivity intensified. His chest was reaching for her through his clothes. She wanted to run her hands across, but fought the urge. Kagome was almost melting into his body. The wind through her hair suddenly vanished. They were dropping through the well. Sesshomaru stepped into the present softly. He proceeded to carry her home on foot. His grip around her tightened. Kagome inhaled softly. She had never felt so protected. So safe...

The Sun kissed Kagome's body awake. She opened her eyes slowly. She could hear a heartbeat, that wasn't hers. It was calm yet strong, like controlled lightning in a bottle. It put her at ease. She looked up at Sesshomaru's face. He was asleep, still holding her like he was last night. She stayed very still, but looked around. They were back home, in her room. Kagome began to blush. 'He carried me home and held me as I slept. Inuyasha has never done anything so thoughtful.' She could feel energy building up inside of her.

"Good morning." Sesshomaru was looking at her, their eyes met. Kagome felt her body get hot. A surge of electricity was quaking through her, but she remained still.

"You didn't have to do all this." Kagome started to blush. She wanted to bury her face into her pillow, but that would mean cuddling into his chest more. That thought made her crimson. His face was looming over hers. His lips were magnetic.

"I didn't want you to wake while trying to put you into your bed, so holding you was the most logical answer." He gently sat Kagome up on his lap. His face close to hers. He continued to stare into her eyes, as if he were looking for something. Their gaze was interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Kagome? May I come in?" Her mother chirped. Kagome slowly stood up and walked over to the door. She touched the doorknob and looked back. Sesshomaru hadn't moved. She opened the door with a smile. 'Inuyasha would have left...' Kagome had no idea why that made her feel happy. She was so used to Inuyasha leaving, she never knew how it felt to have someone stay with her.

"Good morning mom!" Kagome smiled as she let her mother enter her room. "Oh this is Se-"

"Sesshomaru, good morning!" She walked over and hugged him. Sesshomaru bowed his head respectfully and hugged her back.

"Good morning." His voice was so calming. Kagome couldn't believe her eyes. Sesshomaru, in her bedroom, being nice to her mother, having interaction skills beyond Inuyasha, and smiling in conversation with her mother... 'Is there a gas leak in here?' She thought to herself. 'This seriously can't be happening. If I wake up right now… I swear to God…'

"I ran a bath for you. Here's your towels." Her mother handed him fresh warm towels and ushered him into the bathroom. "I'll wash your clothes, here are some pajamas, they were my grandfather's when he was younger." Sesshomaru thanked her and closed the bathroom door. Her mother walked back to Kagome with a wide smile.

"Mom how did you know Sesshomaru already?" Kagome asked as her mother began sweeping the hallway floor. Kagome felt awkward. Most mothers would freak out if they found their daughter in bed with a male.

"Oh you were knocked out, Sweety. He brought you home cradled like a baby. *Sigh* You looked so precious." Her mom eyes went dreamy, she was flash-backing to when Kagome was a baby. "He was so polite, I invited him to stay the night." Her mother continued to sweep. "He's such a gentlemen, it's hard to believe that he and Inuyasha are even related." Kagome's ears locked onto her statement. She knew what her mother was doing. She was tired of her daughter coming home after risking her life, crying, because Inuyasha didn't treat her right. 'Mom…'

"So wait, he came through the front the door?" Kagome was so used to Inuyasha sneaking them through her bedroom window, and surprising her mother in the morning. Her mother would always get irritated, she hated not being prepared for Kagome's return and a guest.

"Yes, Kagome. He introduced himself and I showed him to your room. He's such a sweetheart, I tried to get him to lay down, but he insisted on holding you all night." Kagome could hear her mother's approval of him. She never fully liked Inuyasha, but Sesshomaru... Her mother has a new favorite.

"Oh..." Kagome started blushing again. Her mother smiled and kissed her cheek.

"I really like this man. He cares for you." Her mother smiled gingerly and started to walk downstairs. "Tell Sesshomaru to hurry, breakfast will be ready in 5 minutes." Kagome was left in the hallway with a pink face. She shook it off and headed for the bathroom door. 'I feel like my mom just sold me to Sesshomaru…' Kagome shook her head with a small smile.

"Sesshomaru?" Kagome knocked on the door. 'Well the door is unlocked...' She cracked the door open. "May I come in?" The steam exploded across her face. She squinted.

"Yes. I'm done bathing." He called out. She entered.

"That was quick. My mother said brea-" Kagome was stunned. There he was, steam silhouetting around his naked form. She looked all over him, how could she not. He stood strongly staring back at her.

"Am I in your way?" He started to approach her. Kagome stepped back quickly, completely nervous and amazed. Trying to exit, she missed the doorway and ended up bumping the back of her head on the wall.

"Ouch." She said nervously and she closed her eyes in sudden pain. "Heh heh, I'll just get out of yo-" He was suddenly in front of her. He let her forehead rest on his chest as he searched through her scalp, making sure she wasn't injured. Kagome squinted her eyes open. She could see his penis. She closed her eyes tight and turn red. Only one thought echoed through her mind. 'He's not even hard.' Her imagination went wild, trying to imagine sex with him. 'Would it hurt?' She tried to calm herself down, but was turning redder.

"Kagome." She jumped and look up Sesshomaru. "Are you alright? This is the third time your heart started racing. Tell me why." He looked down at her, their faces close again.

"I, errh... I..." Kagome got lost in his eyes again. She wanted to kiss him, so she did. His lips were so soft and full. She quickly pulled away.

"I'm sorry." She whispered. She held her head down. 'Why did I just do that?! Kagome get a hold of yourself! Just keep apologizing and maybe he'll forgive you!' "I'm really sorry." Shame weighted Kagome's head down.

"So is that why?" He said. She looked up to see him grinning. A wave of heat exploded through her body. He leaned down and kissed her again, passionately. He hugged her closer, one damp hand on her hip, one sliding up the back of her shirt. Kagome was overwhelmed with desire. Her breast were damp from his wet body. His tongue slid across to hers. She felt her arms slide around his neck. One of his hands slid up her thigh, he pulled it up toward him. Kagome couldn't stop herself.

"SESSHOMARU! KAGOME!" Her mother was yelling up the stairs. "BREAKFAST IS READY!" They froze. Sesshomaru pulled away from her gently and kissed her forehead. He gathered his towels and pajamas and headed to her room. Kagome's heart was having a seizure. She had never felt anything like that before. Her body quivered and finally collapsed. She sat on the damp floor which added on to her wetness. Her hands were trembling. She felt hyper, with every molecule of her body vibrating with heat. Sesshomaru had dressed himself. He walked past the bathroom door in her grandpa's old pajamas. Kagome's heart stopped. He continued walking and went downstairs. She could hear her little brother and grandfather squinting at him.

"YOU'RE NOT INUYASHA!" Her brother and grandfather boomed in unison.

"I know. I'm Sesshomaru." He said calmly. Her brother folded his arms and looked away.

"Well I won't befriend you until Inuyasha says you're ok." Sota squinted at him.

"Sota, be respectful. He brought your sister home safe and sound last night." Her mother interjected.

"Yeah, his one to Inuyasha's five hundred!" Sota argued.

"Enough, Sota. You are being too harsh, just get to know him." Her mother said while placing plates of food across the table.

Kagome sighed. She was so glad her mother was down there. She calmed down and began removing her clothes. She needed a hot bath after the morning she had...

Kagome's thoughts were swirling around as she scrubbed herself on autopilot. She thought about the fight between Sesshomaru and Inuyasha, when they both went after the Tessaiga. How vicious they were toward each other. She frowned. 'If Inuyasha came here to apologize and saw Sesshomaru at the dinner table... All Hell would break loose...' Kagome sighed to herself. 'What am I doing?' She sank deeper into the water. She looked over to the door and started blushing. She flashed back to her and Sesshomaru. She had never felt such intense yearning to... Fuck... Her mind was already in mid-climax with Sesshomaru pushing deep inside her. She felt her body shake at the thought of his power. She could almost feel his hot body on top of hers. Their bodies entwined in a passionate, lustful embrace. Kagome couldn't even understand her desire for him. He's a monster... He almost had her killed whenever him and Inuyasha would fight. He's mean and inconsiderate... Kagome was trying so hard to convince herself that he was bad news, but one thought popped up that surprised her. What if, this entire time, he was fighting to have me?... Kagome jump out of the tub. No way. You're being idiotic. Sesshomaru doesn't care. He was just being nice. THAT'S ALL. She grabbed her towel, dried off, and ran into her room to get dressed. She told herself to shutup and started smiling. She was walking downstairs in a soft baby blue dress as her nose smelled the aromas of her mother's home cooking. It momentarily distracted her from her thoughts of Sesshomaru.

"I hope there's still some for me!" Kagome sang as she swung around the corner. "Mom what's for-" Kagome stopped at what she was seeing... If her fate was to drop dead instantly, now would be a great time...

Don't worry the story is still the same, just corrected a few errors...

-MyGovernmentName