If You're Not The One

A/N: Just to let you guys know...the next two chapters are actually one chapter, but cut in half. I will be nice and post them on the same night, but I wanted you to be aware. Also, the next two chapters will be...ummm...lemony. Yes, that's right. Kagome is going to get deflowered. There. I said it. So, enjoy and I will probably update by Sat night....unless you guys give me a reason to update sooner....and no threats. LOL
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Sesshomaru smirked as he watched Kagome stare at the bed. He could almost hear her thoughts and silently praised himself on his clever plan. He cleared his throat and walked up behind her.

“I told Hojo that we would meet them for lunch. We shall go down and see if they have arrived yet.” He said, his hands coming to rest upon Kagome’s shoulders. When she nodded, he took her hand in his and led her to the door. When he opened it, a young man stood on the other side and had a smile on his lips.

“Hello. Are you Mr. and Mrs. Takashiro?” He asked, his green eyes shining. When Sesshomaru nodded, the young man said, “I have your luggage. Where would you like me to put it?”

Sesshomaru pointed to a corner of the room and watched as the young man carried the suitcases in. When he was done, Sesshomaru pulled out his wallet and tipped the young man. When they were alone, Sesshomaru told Kagome that she could unpack when they returned to the room, but for now to leave her things be. Nodding, Kagome followed Sesshomaru out of the room and felt him grasp her hand. Many questions flowed through Kagome’s mind as he led her to the elevator. The most prominent was what exactly was going to happen during bedtime?

When they arrived at the ground floor, Sesshomaru led Kagome off of the elevator and into the dining room. There were several couples there and Kagome’s eyes lit up when she saw Yumi. She waved and then pointed over at Yumi and Hojo.

“I see them.” She said, a smile lighting her face. Sesshomaru nodded and led her over to the table. Hojo quickly stood up and lifted an eyebrow. Sesshomaru had Kagome’s hand in his and from Hojo’s point of view, Takashiro was acting very possessive over Kagome.

When he had called and explained that Kagome would be joining him and that he wanted to speak to Hojo about an important matter, Hojo could only guess what he wanted to discuss, however, from the scene before him, he was pretty sure what was going on. Takashiro had feelings for Kagome and was going to inform him about them, meaning that Makasuno may be a thing of the past.

When they got to the table, Hojo quickly got up and wrapped Kagome into a warm hug. “You know, I think that you and Yumi have to be the two most beautiful women here. If we are not careful, someone may just steal the both of you away from us.” He joked.

Kagome and Yumi laughed, while Sesshomaru mentally pictured how he would deal with the offender should anyone try and take Kagome from him. He quickly shook off his thoughts and held out Kagome’s chair. When she was seated, he sat down next to her and took in a deep breath.

Soon, they ordered their lunches and were sipping on wine. Sesshomaru and Hojo were engaged in a deep discussion about Inu Yasha and how they were going to start dismantling his company while Kagome and Yumi discussed current gossip among their friends.

“Ayame has been looking for you. I told her that I would be seeing you this weekend and she insisted that you give her a call. I hope you don’t mind, but I told her about Kouga Makasuno. She gasped and said that he is a sexy beast.” Yumi said, laughing.

Kagome giggled. She knew Ayame’s taste in men and knew that Kouga would probably rank really high on her list. “Well, I think that I will give her a call after lunch. I miss her, but have been so busy lately that I keep forgetting to call and let her know where I am.” She said.

Yumi nodded. “Oh, Eri and I had words a couple of days ago. Want to know what happened?” She asked, her eyes twinkling.

Kagome nodded and watched as Yumi’s grin widened. “Well, I confronted Eri about what she said, and Eri began to tell me that what she told me was accurate, but that she may have embellished things a bit. I told her that I did not desire to continue a friendship with her and that I would appreciate it if she lost my phone number. She cursed me out and slammed the phone down in my ear. I think she may have been upset.” She said, rolling her eyes.

Kagome shook her head. Well, it served Eri right. The witch was always trying to cause trouble. Much like Kikyo. Kagome smirked and motioned for Yumi to come closer to her. She recounted the scene in the clothing store and Yumi burst out laughing, disturbing their male companions.

Yumi blushed and then shrugged at Hojo. He smiled at her and shook his head. It was nice to see Yumi really enjoying herself. Sesshomaru cleared his throat and gained his attention once again.

When the meal was served, Kagome watched Yumi carefully. Something was not right. Yumi was not acting like her energetic self. The woman ate very little and seemed a bit pale. Hojo kept leaning over and whispering to her, but Yumi would only shake her head and smile at him before patting his hand.

Sesshomaru looked over at Kagome and found that she was staring intently at her friend. He gently nudged her foot with his, earning himself a glance from her. He motioned to her plate and watched as she blushed. Nodding, Kagome turned her attention to her plate.

After lunch, Hojo stood up and announced that he and Yumi were going to their room to take a nap. Yumi smiled at Kagome and told her that they would catch up after dinner. Kagome grinned and nodded, then watched as Hojo helped Yumi to stand up and walk away from the table.

Sesshomaru stood up and offered Kagome his hand. After she took it, he said, “Hojo had a very good idea. A nap sounds really good right now, and I think that a short rest would help refresh the both of us, especially from the morning that we have had.”

Kagome nodded. She was kind of wiped out. She followed him out of the dining room and to the elevator. They got on and when the door closed, Sesshomaru gently tugged on Kagome’s arm, bringing her to his chest. He wrapped his arms around her small frame and rested his chin on her head.

Kagome did not even try to resist him. It would have been pointless. She was not naive, nor was she stupid. It was clear to her that Sesshomaru had feelings for her, but she was confused as to what her feelings for him were. Sure, he was handsome and gave her much to think about, especially when he bent over. Wait, did she really just think that? Good lord. If she did not stop that line of thinking, she would not leave the club with her virginity in tact. Ok, perhaps it would be best if she just stopped thinking about him, at least for a couple of hours.

When the elevator arrived at their floor, Sesshomaru led Kagome to their room and opened the door. Kagome walked over to the bed and sat down. She pulled off her heels and sighed. Flats and sneakers were more her speed. She watched as Sesshomaru got rid of his shoes as well and walked over to their luggage. He pulled one of the suitcases down and opened it. He searched through the clothing until he suddenly pulled back and handed something to Kagome.

“Here. I don’t think you want to sleep in the nude or in that dress, so put that on.” He said, his fingers reaching for his tie.

Kagome nodded and stood up. She walked into the bathroom and felt her cheeks flaming. She quickly undressed and then held up the garment that Sesshomaru handed to her. It was a very silky white negligee. She blushed even harder and then shook her head. She was not going to be a baby about this. She put the negligee on and pulled her hair down. The transformation was stunning. There she stood, her dark hair falling over her shoulders and onto the white negligee that came down to her upper thighs. It was very revealing and Kagome could not help but wonder if Sesshomaru would like it. She scowled at her reflection and reminded herself that she and Kouga were kind of seeing each other. She took in a deep breath and gathered her dress and bra.

Opening the door, Kagome held her head high and walked out. She went over to a chair and placed her dress and bra onto it before turning to look at the bed. Sesshomaru was already in the bed and was not wearing a shirt. Kagome would have drooled right there, but the fear of humiliating herself stopped that and she quickly got into the bed beside Sesshomaru. She lay on her back and yanked the covers all the way up to her chin.

Sesshomaru’s face did not budge an inch, but on the inside, he was boiling. The woman was beyond words. The way she looked in the negligee was indescribable and he found himself at a loss for words. Kagome was nothing short of beautiful.

He nearly chuckled as he watched her pull the covers up to her chin. He settled himself on his back and then looked over at Kagome.

“Tonight, we will be attending social hour with Hojo and his fiancé. You will be on my arm for the entire time. More than likely, they will refer to you as my wife. Let them. I do not desire to have a bunch of middle aged women trying to seduce me, nor do I like the idea of the men attempting to seduce you.” He said, his golden eyes landing on Kagome.

Kagome slowly nodded. Her body felt heavy and her eyes were threatening to close. She felt Sesshomaru move over towards her and he then slid his arm underneath her. He brought her close to his body and tucked her head under his chin. Kagome sighed and allowed herself to drift. At the moment, she just did not give a damn.

Sesshomaru’s face was its usual stoic mask, but when Kagome relaxed in his arms, he allowed a tiny smirk to cross his lips. It was exciting to him that Kagome allowed him to hold her, but he also knew that she was tired and that exhaustion probably played a large role in her submissiveness. He could not wait until it was time for bed. He would give her something to dream about. Sesshomaru kissed the top of Kagome’s head and then allowed his eyes to close. This day had turned out to be one of the best days of his life.
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Kikyo stormed up to the front door and began to pound on it. When it finally opened, a very cheerful Inu Yasha greeted her.

“Good morning, Kikyo. Did you sleep well? I slept better last night than I have in ages. I had that huge bed all to myself and you know what, I loved every single minute of it.” He said, his grin lighting up his entire face.

Kikyo glared at him and pushed past him. He stumbled backwards and then reached out for her arm.

“You can’t just come barging back in here.” He snapped, his good mood quickly disappearing.

Kikyo shrugged. “My attorney will be here in five minutes with the police. I told her about that premarital agreement and she told me that it was not valid. You see, there is not a witness signature nor is there a notary stamp upon it. Myoga screwed up, you stupid little fuck. I will claim that I never signed such an agreement and that you had someone forge my signature in order to fuck me over. I can work tears very well and when I explain to the judge about my cruel and abusive husband who beat on me, I will be awarded so much money so quickly that it will make your head spin. Did you honestly think that I would not preserve the evidence of your abuse? You are a true dumbass.” She said, her eyes narrowing.

Inu Yasha glared at her for a moment, but then walked over to the coffee table. He snatched up his copy of the agreement and looked it over. He paled and then glanced over at Kikyo.

“Get your shit together, you little fool. You are the one who is going to be escorted off the property. After what you did to me last night, don’t think for an instant that I won’t stop until I have you crying and begging for mercy.” She snapped.

Inu Yasha’s fists balled up, but a knock on the door stopped him from following through with any plans of violence. Kikyo grinned and nearly skipped to the door. She opened it and said, “Kaguya, you are looking very pretty today.”

A woman with very long hair and flashing eyes stepped through the door and then looked at him. She smirked and said, “You have ten minutes to gather your belongings and leave. Otherwise, you will be in violation of this court order of protection. When your wife told me that you hit her, I was stunned. A great big man like you should never resort to violence.”

Inu Yasha shook his head and went to the phone. He dialed Myoga’s number and cursed when he got the voice mail. He glared at the women and said, “Don’t think this is over, Kikyo. Enjoy your little victory, bitch.”

Kaguya shook her head. “Mr. Takashiro, are you threatening my client? If you are, I will inform you that to do so is in direct violation of the protection order, and I am sure that you do not want the police officers that have been so gracious as to accompany me to haul you out of here in handcuffs.” She sneered.

Kikyo faked an innocent look and turned to Kaguya. “He cut off my credit cards and canceled my bank card. He made me sleep in my car at the park last night and I was so terrified.” She said, tears beginning to form in her eyes.

Kaguya smiled softly at her client. “Don’t worry, Kikyo. This man, and I use the term very loosely, will never do this again. His lawyer won’t be able to save his sorry hide after I get done with him.” She cooed.

Kikyo nodded, and looked at Inu Yasha, whose face was a mask of rage. He turned on his heel and went to the bedroom. He quickly gathered his belongings and then stormed down the hall. He glared at Kaguya and said, “When I get finished with you, lady, you won’t be allowed to practice law in kiddy court.”

Kaguya rolled her eyes. “Yeah. Whatever you say, Mr. Takashiro. Now, if you don’t mind leaving so my client can recover from the trauma that you have put her through.” She said.

Kikyo watched as her husband left the house. She grinned at her lawyer, who assured her that her cards would be reinstated immediately. Kikyo smirked as she watched Inu Yasha pull out of the driveway and drive down the street. That will teach that smug bastard exactly who the bitch was in their relationship.

After Kaguya and the police left her home, Kikyo squealed in delight and ran to the bedroom. She stripped off her dress and undergarments before hopping into the shower. She allowed the hot water to roll off her body and her thoughts quickly turned to Sesshomaru and Kagome.

That little bitch had somehow managed to draw her ex-lover’s attention and now he was spoiling her with new clothing. She could almost bet that Sesshomaru had insisted on getting some piece of jewelry to go with that dress that Kagome was wearing. He was never one to go half-way. She would really have to work to get into his good graces once again, but what could she do?

After her shower, Kikyo stepped out and quickly dried off. She yawned and walked to the bed, throwing the covers back and slipping into the bed. She sighed and closed her eyes. She grinned as sleep began to overtake her. Dreams of a life filled with expensive shoes, dresses, and jewelry filled her mind as she slumbered. She had made a great mistake in leaving Sesshomaru. A mistake she would start correcting as soon as she got up.
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Kouga sighed and looked out the window of his office. He had done a lot of thinking and he realized that no matter what he did, Sesshomaru would always be in the way. It was clear to him that Kagome saw him as a friend, and that she was still struggling with how she was treated in her former relationship. The best thing to do was remain relaxed and allow her to be the one who controlled the speed of their relationship. Yeah, that was exactly what he would do.

He could not help but wonder what they were doing at that moment. He knew that Sesshomaru would probably try something with Kagome, but he was not too worried. Kagome was still a bit wary of romance and he could just bet that should he try to instigate sex between them, he would be turned down. He could only imagine the look upon Takashiro’s face when Kagome told him no.

He glanced down at his phone and mentally willed it to ring. He wanted to hear Kagome’s sweet voice. He missed her and he could not help but wish that she was with him at the moment.

His attention was directed to the door when Ginta opened it and poked his head through. “Kouga, your appointment is here.” He said, his eyes narrowing at his cousin.

Kouga nodded and straightened his tie. This was going to be a very long day.
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Sesshomaru slowly opened his eyes and allowed a small yawn to escape his lips. He felt Kagome shift beside him and he turned his head to glance down at her. Her face was totally relaxed and she had a soft smile upon her lips. Her hand was resting upon his chest, right above his heart.

Covering her hand with his, he closed his eyes once again and took in a deep breath. This was better than he had ever expected. He had wondered what she would feel like as she was pressed up against his body, and though he was happy with his current position, his new goal was to feel her body next to his without a single stitch on. He could imagine her firm breasts pressed up against him as her leg was thrown over his bare thigh. This was exactly where she belonged, at his side and in his bed.

He opened his eyes and looked over at the clock. They had an hour before dinner was to be served and he wanted to make sure that they had plenty of time to get ready. He looked down and gently kissed Kagome’s forehead.

“Kagome, it’s time to get up.” He said, his voice soft. When she began to stir, he watched in amazement as the object of his obsession lifted her head and slowly opened her eyes.

“Hi.” Kagome whispered, her body still fighting to go back to sleep. She felt a large hand smooth the hair from her eyes. When she looked up at Sesshomaru, he tilted his head and said, “We need to get ready for dinner.”

Kagome nodded and tried to move, but his arm refused to let her go. Instead, he tightened his hold on her and brought his hand to her chin. Before she could ask him what he was doing, his warm lips descended upon hers and engaged her in a mind-numbing kiss.

He really did not plan on kissing her, but the feel of her in his arms and her sweet face looking up at him was simply too tempting for him to resist. When he kissed her, his eyes closed and he began to nibble on her lips. When he brought his tongue into play, he pressed it against her lips and easily slipped inside.

Kagome moaned and felt his tongue stroke hers. She knew that this was not right, but at the moment, she could not help but be seduced. She felt him shift and lower her onto her back with him hovering over her. Without thinking, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer to her, her own tongue now playing with his.

Sesshomaru heard her moan and wanted to smirk. He had never desired a woman as he desired his Kagome. She was pure. She was untouched. And, best of all, she was his. He finally broke the kiss, though it was so difficult to do, and rested his forehead against hers. Both took in deep breaths and when he had rested enough, he opened his eyes to look down into hers.

“Let us get ready. We have all night to play, Kagome.” He said, his voice soft and promising.

Kagome gulped and quickly released him from her hold. She wiggled out from underneath him and got out of the bed. Her face held a slight blush and she walked over to the luggage. She found a dress that had caught her eye and then picked out the shoes that went with it. Grabbing fresh panties, a bra, and her shower items, she walked to the bathroom and quickly closed the doors, praying that he did not get a wild hair up his ass and decide to join her. She needed to think.

Sesshomaru licked his lips and savored the taste of his woman. She was sweeter than any anything he had ever had, and he could not wait to taste the morsel that rested between her legs. That was sure to be just as tasty.

He stood up and walked over to his suitcase. He opened it and pulled out a pair of slacks, shirt, and tie. He looked over at the bathroom door and debated on whether or not to join Kagome in the shower. Shaking his head, he decided against it. He did not want to rush her, at least not at this point. He wanted her to crave his kiss, his touch, and his affections before he made love to her. He needed to show her that he was the one she was to come to for pleasure and support.

He quickly dressed and grabbed up his brush. Running it through his long hair, he smirked as he watched it fall into place. He knew he was handsome. That was undeniable. His attention was broken when his cell phone began to ring. He strolled over to the nightstand and grabbed the phone. He looked at the ID and then rolled his eyes. He pushed the button and said, “Hello, Inu Yasha.”
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Inu Yasha stormed out of Myoga’s office and quickly walked over to his truck. Kikyo’s fucking attorney had really screwed him over. The old fucker had forgotten to get a notary to witness their signatures and now he was fucked royally.

He started the engine and sat for a minute before finally coming to a decision. He needed help. Even though he knew that Sesshomaru hated him, he also knew that his brother would love a chance to fuck Kikyo over, so perhaps they could trade services.

As he drove, he thought about all of the times he and Kikyo screwed around behind Kagome and Sesshomaru’s backs, reveling in the secrecy and danger of their relationship. They knew that if they were caught, they would face some serious consequences, but they simply could not keep their hands off of each other. Now, he regretted the affair.

When he finally reached Sesshomaru’s home, he climbed out and went to the door, this time knocking. When the door opened, Inu Yasha said, “I need to speak to my brother. Get him.”

Jaken smirked at the young man. “Your brother is out of town and at his club. You are out of luck.” He sneered. He never did care for his employer’s younger brother.

Inu Yasha shook his head. “Fine. Then let me speak to Kagome or did she finally go home?” He asked.

Jaken chuckled. “The young lady has accompanied Sesshomaru-Sama to the club and is probably screaming his name right about now. It is no secret that he desires her, and vice versa.” He said, enjoying the way the young man’s face twisted into a mask of fury.

“That bastard. I’ll kill him if he touches her.” He bellowed, turning on his heel and storming over to his truck.

He got in and whipped out his cell phone. He quickly dialed his brother’s cell phone, knowing that the giant asshole could not resist answering it. When Sesshomaru picked up the line, he heard his brother say, “Hello, Inu Yasha.”

“Shut the fuck up. I am driving out to your club to pick Kagome up. She has no business being there with you. You are probably prancing around and telling everyone that she is your new flame.” He snarled.

Sesshomaru chuckled. “Actually, people seem to think that Kagome is my wife and we have agreed not to correct them. It will be nice to mingle without worrying about people throwing themselves at us. We do make a very handsome couple, don’t you think?” He asked, enjoying the way his brother’s breathing grew ragged.

“You bastard. She doesn’t deserve to be used. She is still recovering from what happened between us. I won’t allow you to hurt her.” Inu Yasha said, his voice desperate.

Sesshomaru felt his body grow cold. Is that what his brother thought? That he was using Kagome. When he finally did speak, his voice was low and cold.

“It would serve you well in the future to never speak about me using Kagome. I have no interest in using her. Quite the opposite, in fact. She fits me, and I fit her. Do not try and come between us or you will regret it.” Sesshomaru threatened.

Inu Yasha’s eyes went wide. Never before had he ever heard his brother make such a proclamation. He closed his eyes.

“Fine. I won’t do anything, on one condition. I need your help.” Inu Yasha said, his voice wavering. He didn’t care anymore. He was desperate and needed to escape Kikyo as quickly as possible.

Sesshomaru was quite for a minute and then said, “Speak quickly.” He could just bet that it had something to do with that bitch, Kikyo.

“Help me get away from Kikyo without losing the shirt off of my back. Sesshomaru, she has got this lawyer from hell and they have managed to get me thrown out of my own house.” He said, hoping that for once, his brother would take pity on him.

Sesshomaru listened and finally said, “Go to a hotel and then call Jaken with your room number. Tell him that I will be calling in the morning to retrieve the number. You are to stay in your room until I call you.”

Inu Yasha nodded. He let out a deep breath and said, “Fine. I will talk to you tomorrow.” He heard the click in his ear, signaling that Sesshomaru was done speaking with him and he placed his phone down in the passenger’s seat. He prayed that his brother would not take Kagome’s sweet nature and warp it for his own selfish desires, but he would no longer interfere. He wanted to get away from Kikyo and if he would do anything to make that wish come true.
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Sesshomaru heard the door open, and quickly set his phone down. His eyes softened when Kagome stepped out. She had chosen a soft blue dress that showed her figure off perfectly. She was his equal in every single way.

He stood up and walked over to her. He held out his hand and made her turn around so that he could see the entire dress. Kagome’s mind flashed back to the night of the party when Kouga made her do the exact same thing. She felt guilty for kissing Sesshomaru and she did not know if she should call Kouga and ask him to come and get her, or if she should simply just suck it up and enjoy herself. After all, she did enjoy the kiss. Hopefully, he would forget about his earlier promise and they could just go to sleep, like normal people.

After she had turned for him, Sesshomaru nodded in satisfaction and then led her to the door. He grabbed the keys off of the dresser and stuffed them into his pocket. He opened the door for Kagome and let her walk out first. He locked the door and closed it behind him. He grasped her hand and together they walked towards the elevator.

As the elevator came into sight, Kagome gasped and grinned. Hojo and Yumi were also waiting on the elevator.

“Fancy meeting the two of you here.” Hojo said, his eyes straying down to the linked hands of Sesshomaru and Kagome.

Sesshomaru looked bored. “Tonight, we will have to deal with a man that my father had the pleasure of dealing with. He is highly unpleasant, so I would advise that you keep a close eye on your fiancé’s backside. He is a hentai and doesn’t hesitate to prove it.” He warned.

Hojo’s eyes darkened for a moment, and he nodded. “Thank you for the heads up. So, will you be joining us tonight for dinner?” He asked.

Sesshomaru shook his head. “Tonight, Kagome and I will dine alone. We will meet up during social hour.” He said, his tone leaving no room for arguments.

Hojo nodded. Yep, Makasuno was a thing of the past and he prayed that Kagome let him down easy. The man was clearly in love with her, much like the man standing at her side. He had to admit that Sesshomaru was a better match for Kagome. She could handle him in ways that no other woman could.

When the elevator arrived, the couples stepped on and Hojo pressed the button for the ground floor. Kagome watched Yumi as her face turned pale. She reached out and asked, “Yumi? Are you ok?”

Yumi gave Kagome a weak smile. “Yeah. I am just fine. Don’t worry about me.” She replied as Hojo’s arm tightened around her waist.

Kagome watched as Hojo hovered over Yumi and she narrowed her eyes. Something was not right. She felt Sesshomaru’s arm wrap around her waist and pull her back into his chest. She felt his lips upon her neck and slightly tilted her head. This was not good at all, but it felt so right.

Hojo looked up to find that Sesshomaru had wrapped his arm around Kagome and was now kissing her neck. It was clear that both had strong feelings for the other. However, he would need to pull Sesshomaru aside to tell him not to press Kagome into a situation that she was not ready for. He knew Kagome and knew that she probably felt guilty over Makasuno. He knew that she was very fond of the man, and did not want to hurt him. However, someone was going to have their heart broken and from the looks of things, it was Makasuno’s heart that was up on the chopping block.

The doors of the elevator opened and the occupants quickly exited. Sesshomaru kept Kagome close to his side and walked her into the dining room. He told the hostess that he needed a table for two and was immediately shown to a table that was hidden from prying eyes.

Holding out her chair for her, Sesshomaru watched as Kagome settled herself before he went to his own chair. Kagome fidgeted in her seat but quickly stilled when he cleared his throat.

He knew what she was thinking about. He also knew the turmoil that was going on in her mind. She did not want to hurt Makasuno, but it could not be avoided. He would not share her any longer. After this weekend, Makasuno would be a memory.

When the waitress came over, she smiled at the couple and asked if she could get them something to drink. Sesshomaru nodded and ordered a bottle of wine. The young woman nodded and hurried off, intent on getting the wine to them as quickly as possible. She had left behind menus and Kagome picked one up. She thumbed through it and then felt Sesshomaru gently take it from her hands.

“Do not worry about the menu, Kagome. I will order for us.” He said, enjoying the way her face twisted into a pout. He would have chuckled, but he kept his cool exterior and sat back when the waitress came back to the table with the bottle of wine. She showed the bottle to him and when he nodded, she popped the cork and poured the wine into the glasses. When she was done, she asked if they were ready to order, and Sesshomaru quickly told her what they wanted. After the waitress left, Sesshomaru lifted his glass to his lips. The wine was spectacular.

Kagome stared at the wine for a moment, trying to decide if she should indulge herself. She jumped when Sesshomaru asked, “Kagome, what is wrong?”

Kagome gave him a shaky smile. “Alcohol and I do not get along and I really don’t feel like humiliating myself or you tonight.” She explained.

Sesshomaru nodded. “Do not worry. I will not allow you to drink enough to get drunk. Enjoy yourself, Kagome. You have earned this.” He said, his voice soothing her nerves.

Kagome nodded and took a sip of her wine. She loved that it actually tasted sweet. She watched as Sesshomaru looked around and then lean forward.

“After dinner, we will adjourn to the common room. Think of it as a smaller version of a ballroom. We will mingle with several people and after we make our rounds, we will accompany Hojo and his fiancé for the rest of the evening. I use this time to make new business contacts. You will be by my side and will charm possible contacts.” He said, his hand covering hers.

Kagome blushed and nodded. He finally pulled his hand away from her when the waitress appeared with their meal.

They ate in comfortable silence. Kagome kept sneaking peaks over at her companion and she found that she rather enjoyed his company. He did not try and instigate some sort of stupid conversation that revolved around him. Instead, he was content to just let silence prevail and she found that comforting.

When they had finished their meal, Sesshomaru called the waitress over and told her to charge the meal on his account. The waitress nodded and quickly wrote down his information on the ticket. When she was finished, she smiled at both of them.

“Have a good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Takashiro.” She said, a smile lighting up her pretty face.

Kagome’s face was flaming as Sesshomaru nodded. He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her close to him.

“Come, my dear. Hojo and his fiancé are waiting for us.” He said, his lips gliding over the sensitive skin of her ear.

He had noticed that she had barely touched her wine, but he would make sure that she had a glass of champagne while they mingled. He wanted her relaxed when they went to bed. If she were tense, he would have to work harder than necessary. Once he got her going, he was sure that he could help her see that he was the only one whose hands should be upon her body.

As they entered the common room, he noticed that many people turned to stare at them. Many of the men were licking their lips and staring at Kagome. Many of the women were glaring at Kagome, envy clearly displayed on their faces. Sesshomaru tightened his hold on Kagome and whispered, “While we are here, you will call me by my name. It would draw suspicion if you called me “Sesshomaru-Sama”.”

Kagome nodded and looked around. She saw Yumi and Hojo speaking with an older couple and laughing. Her attention was quickly drawn to Sesshomaru when he stopped walking. His face was hard and his demeanor was cold. He stopped a waiter and took a glass of champagne and handed it to Kagome. Once she had hers, he too, picked up a glass and began to move towards a group of men, who were leering in their direction.

“Ah, Sesshomaru. We are so glad that you could make it.” An older man with pure gray hair said.

Sesshomaru nodded. “Thank you for inviting us.” He said, his eyes narrowing as he watched the older man stare at Kagome.

“Your wife is very beautiful, Sesshomaru.” The man said, envy clear in his voice.

Sesshomaru slowly nodded, not liking the fact that the man before him wanted what he had. “Yes, Kagome is very beautiful. That is just one of the many reasons why I chose her. I understand that you sold Hojo Kuama your shares in my brother’s company. Tell me, why would you do such a thing? I am grateful, of course, but I am curious.” He said, his golden eyes trained on the man before him.

Kagome pretty much blocked out everything after that. She kept taking sips of her champagne and looked around occasionally. She noticed that many people kept staring over at her and she wanted nothing more than to grab Yumi and go sit in a corner and talk. Sesshomaru’s arm tightened slightly and Kagome was jerked back to the conversation.

“Well, this has been a most interesting conversation. Sesshomaru, I do hope your lovely wife will save a dance for me.” The man said, his smile tight.

Sesshomaru snorted. “We shall see.” He said, his tone telling the man that there was no way in hell that he would get his chance to dance with Kagome.

For the rest of the evening, they mingled. Kagome answered many questions, but kept her answers short and to the point, something that obviously pleased Sesshomaru. He kept leaning down to her and murmuring at how well she was doing. She only nodded and smiled. She felt like one of those show dogs that was seen on television. Her face was starting to ache from her smiling so much.

When they finally got to Hojo and Yumi, Sesshomaru led Kagome to a chair and pulled it out for her. He helped her sit down and then placed his hands upon her shoulders. He felt her tense a bit, but then relaxed as he started to massage the muscles. Once she relaxed, he looked over at Hojo.

“We need to speak. Let the women enjoy some time to themselves, but this matter cannot wait.” He said. When Hojo nodded, Sesshomaru gently squeezed her shoulders and told Kagome that he would be back, and to wait for him. When she nodded, Sesshomaru and Hojo moved away from the table and began to talk.

Kagome shook her head and looked at Yumi. She looked horrible. “Ok, something is wrong. You know it, and I know it so tell me.” She said.

Yumi gave Kagome a shaky smile. “Promise not to tell anyone?” She asked. When Kagome nodded, Yumi said, “I am pregnant. Before you go and scold me about our promise about waiting, I couldn’t. I love him so much that I could not stop myself and I don’t regret it. We haven’t told anyone yet, but we are getting married this weekend. That is why Hojo was so excited about Sesshomaru bringing you to the club. He is going to ask Sesshomaru to be a witness to our marriage, and I want you to be my maid of honor. After we marry, then we will tell people about the baby.”

Kagome sat in stunned silence. Finally, she opened her mouth and said, “Yumi, I am not going to scold you. To be honest, I think that it is great. Besides, as long as you are happy, then that is all that matters, right? So, yes, I will be your maid of honor.”

Yumi gasped and clasped Kagome’s hand. “I am so glad to hear you say that. I was scared that with what happened with Inu Yasha, you would shy away from a wedding.” She said.

Kagome rolled her eyes. “I really can’t understand why people are so worried about my poor little feelings. I am not made of glass and people break up everyday. I wonder if Hojo had a little talk with Kouga and that is why he has been so careful around me.” She said as she thoughtfully tapped her chin with her finger.

Yumi cocked her head. “What do you mean?” She asked. She had a feeling that she knew what Kagome was talking about, but she was curious as to what Kagome was thinking, and besides, she wanted the dirt on what was going on with Kouga, her, and Sesshomaru.

“Well, Kouga and I have kissed a few times and each time, it’s like he has been holding himself back. Take the other night for example. He kissed me and for once, it was passionate, and I could feel him through our clothes, but, when I pulled back, he began taking deep breaths, like he was trying to calm himself. Of course, I didn’t want anything sexual to happen, but it still seemed kind of weird, you know.” Kagome said.

Yumi grinned. “And what about Sesshomaru? You two seem to be getting along very well.” She replied, loving the way Kagome’s cheeks blushed a bright red.

“Sesshomaru is an enigma. One minute he is cold as ice, but in the next, he is hitting on me and making me feel things that I should not be feeling.” She said, her eyes trained on the very nice table cloth that adorned the table that they were sitting at.

Yumi smirked. “So, has he made any moves on you?” She asked, knowing full well that something was going on, but what was anyone’s guess.

“He kissed me.” Kagome whispered. She looked up and saw Yumi nodding her head. “Good. It is about damn time that you had some excitement in your life. From what Hojo said, how Sesshomaru is acting with you is totally different than how he acted with that bitch, Kikyo. Hojo said that Sesshomaru is clearly taken with you, and in my opinion, you should explore what he has to offer. I am sure that Kouga is a very nice guy, but I can tell that you are just not interested in him, but when you talk about Sesshomaru, your eyes twinkle and you blush. You want him just as much as he wants you.” Yumi said, patting her friend’s hand.

Kagome grinned and then saw the men walking back over towards them. Hojo reached down and helped Yumi to her feet. “Well, please excuse us, but Yumi needs to get to bed, and it is late.” He said.

Kagome nodded and Sesshomaru reached for Yumi’s hand and pressed a kiss to the back of it. “Congratulation, Yumi.” He said. When Yumi nodded, he released her hand and watched as Hojo led her out of the common room.

Sesshomaru looked down at Kagome and decided that it was time to adjourn to their room as well. He helped Kagome to her feet and felt her sway a bit.

“Are you alright, Kagome?” He asked, his voice soft and concerned. He watched as she smiled up at him and felt her squeeze his hand. “I’m fine. I think that all I need is a good night’s sleep.” She replied.

He nodded and nearly smiled. If she wanted sleep, she would have to wait. He had plans for her.

Leading her out of the common room, Sesshomaru walked towards the elevators and pressed the button. As they waited for the car, Sesshomaru leaned down and pressed his mouth onto Kagome’s neck. He nibbled the soft skin and took note that Kagome’s breathing started to quicken, telling him that she was indeed enjoying his affections. When the car arrived, he removed his lips and quickly pushed her in and pressed the button for their floor. As soon as the doors closed, he pressed her up against the wall and engaged her in a kiss that nearly made him moan in satisfaction.

Kagome was not really sure about what was happening, all she knew was that it felt good. As she kissed him, she allowed her hands to tangle themselves in his hair and pulled him closer to her. She felt his hands roam over her body, and when they came into contact with her breasts, she quickly broke the kiss.

Sesshomaru did not know what had come over him, but knew that it felt so damn good. As they kissed, he allowed his hands to travel up and gently caressed her breasts. She quickly broke the kiss, but the look upon her face told him that she was more surprised than offended.

The doors finally opened and he grasped her arm. He quickly led her to their room and unlocked the door, intent on showing Kagome things that she had never known before.

Once they were in the room, he closed and locked the door. Turning towards her, he brought his fingers up to his tie and began to remove it. He watched as Kagome slowly backed up and he finally allowed a smirk to appear on his lips.

“Do not be frightened of me, Kagome. I only wish to give you something that you deserve.” He said, his golden eyes soft and warm.

Kagome took in a deep breath and slowly let it out. She felt him wrap his arm around her waist and walk her backwards until the back of her knees hit the bed. Slowly, he lowered her onto the bed and then lowered himself down until his mouth was just inches away from hers. He stared at her for a moment, basking in the beauty of her face, but then broke his trance and descended upon her lips. For him, this moment was something that he had been dreaming about for a while, and now that it was here, he wanted more.
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Kouga sighed and watched as the waitress ran around to the other tables that were under her care. Finally, she seemed to notice him and came over to take his order.

“Good evening, my name is Ayame and I will be your waitress this evening.” She said, her green eyes staring down into his blue ones.

Kouga scowled and said, “Well, it took you long enough. Let me get a beer and one of those large cheeseburgers.”

Ayame took in a deep breath and said, “I apologize for your wait, sir. Would you like fries with your burger?”

“Did I say I wanted fries? No, I don’t believe that I did.” Kouga snapped, his irritation growing.

Ayame glared at him and then stomped away. Kami help her, she was going to snap. She did not need this horse shit tonight.

Kouga grabbed his phone and glared at it. He had hoped that Kagome would call, but his phone had been quiet all day, so now he was a bit irritated. When the waitress brought his beer, she set it down in front of him with a mug and said, “You burger will be out in a few moments.”

Kouga’s gaze snapped up at her and he said, “No duh. Just hurry up and get it out here. I don’t have all night.”

Ayame felt her face flush as the familiar stirrings of anger set in. However, she somehow managed to turn on her heel and walked towards the kitchen. This asshole needed to hurry up and leave. When his burger finally came up, Ayame snatched the plate and placed a tight-lipped smile upon her face. She marched over to the table and set the plate down in front of Kouga.

“Here you are, sir. Enjoy.” She said before turning to walk away. She nearly got three feet, but then stopped when she heard him call out to her.

“This burger is medium-well. I wanted medium-rare. Take this shit back and tell the cook to get me a medium-rare burger.” He ordered. Kouga watched as the young woman slowly turned and walked back over to him. She glared down at him and said, “You did not ask for medium-rare, sir.”

Kouga glared right back at her. “Then you must be deaf because I did ask for medium-rare. I tell you what, I will write it down for the cook and you can deliver the written message since you don’t seem able to deliver the message verbally.” He snapped.

Ok, that did it for Ayame. One minute Kouga was staring up at the girl, and the next minute, the girl snatched up his beer and splashed it in his face.

“You listen to me, you arrogant asshole. I am not some little idiot that you can insult just because you are having a bad day. I am not your punching bag, nor am I some pathetic woman who will take your shit, so don’t treat me like I am.” Ayame yelled, drawing the attention of her manager and the other customers.

The manager rushed over and watched as Ayame ripped off her apron. “I’m sorry, Jinenji, but I can’t take it, not anymore. I quit.” She said. She glared down at Kouga, who was wiping his face off with a napkin. Smirking, Ayame leaned down and said, “Here, you haven’t touched your burger.” With those words, she pushed the plate into Kouga’s lap, causing him to jump up and wipe the contents of the burger off of his expensive suit.

“Bitch.” He hissed. Ayame glanced over her shoulder and smiled. “Yes, I am and you are a dickhead.” She replied, causing several mothers to quickly cover their children’s ears.

Ayame held her head high as she went to retrieve her purse and quickly left the restaurant. She could not wait to tell Kagome and Yumi about the prick that she had just met. She could only pray that she never crossed paths with him again.

Kouga slammed his hands upon the table and declared that he was leaving. The manager nodded and told him not to worry about the check. Stomping from the restaurant, Kouga walked over to his car and got in. He started up the engine and began the long drive home. This had just not been his day.
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She had tried on several occasions to get into touch with Sesshomaru, but all that the receptionist would tell her was that he was staying at the club and that he and his wife had asked not to be disturbed.

Slamming down the phone, Kikyo screamed in anger. Kagome was not Sesshomaru’s wife. What was so hard to understand about that? Shaking her head, she stomped over to the window and stared at the crescent moon that hung in the sky. It wasn’t fair. She should be the one on Sesshomaru’s arm at that damn club. Kagome was nothing but a little girl playing an adult game.

Kagome didn’t know how to satisfy Sesshomaru like she did. On many nights, she had him panting as they fucked. Now it looked as though he thought that he could do better with Kagome, and that made Kikyo’s skin crawl. The thought of that bitch touching her man made Kikyo see red. Sure, she had taken Inu Yasha from Kagome, but now she could have him back. Kagome would never know what to do with a man like Sesshomaru. A man like him needed a woman who could match him in every way, and Kagome was simply too naïve to give him anything but a headache.

Tomorrow, she would drive up to the club and confront Sesshomaru and Kagome. It was time that he return to her, and leave Kagome in the dust, right where she belonged.
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His mouth plundered hers as his hands removed the dress that she was wearing. When his hands came into contact with the bra she was wearing, he felt her tense and he decided that for now, this was enough.

He felt her hands fumbling with the buttons on his shirt and then felt her push the material off of his shoulders. Once his chest was bare, her fingers gently ran down and passed over his nipples, causing him to groan in pleasure.

He had removed their shoes as soon as he had placed her onto the bed and now his hands reached for his belt. After it came undone, he quickly unbuttoned and unzipped his pants. He pushed them to the ground and then pressed against Kagome, his cock straining against the thin material of his boxers.

Placing his hands on her knees, he gently pushed them apart, allowing room for himself between her thighs. Her eyes widened, but before she could mutter a refusal, his lips had once again claimed hers, silencing anything she was about to say. He felt her fingers run through his hair as he slid his hand up her thigh towards her breast. He stroked the covered breast and broke the kiss to watch her face for any sign of discomfort.

Kagome felt his hand press against her breast. She looked up at him and found that he was watching her. She took in a deep breath and felt his other hand move up until it rested underneath her neck. She closed her eyes as his fingers pinched her nipple, causing her to groan.

Using the hand that lay underneath her neck, he gently lifted her up a bit and allowed the hand on her breast to travel around until it found the clasp. When he felt her lips upon his neck, he quickly released the clasp and felt the bra loosen. He placed her back onto the bed and sat up a bit.

Kagome blushed. He had undone her bra and was now slowly removing it. As he pulled the material away from her, her breasts bounced slightly as they were released from their confines. She felt her blush deepen and tried to lift her arms to cover herself, but Sesshomaru’s hand caught her arm.

“No. I will not allow you to hide from me, Kagome.” He said, as his gaze locked onto her breasts. “You are perfect.” He whispered, his mouth lowering down to a pert nipple.

Kagome opened her mouth to tell him to wait a moment, her mind frantic as the sensations that he was delivering to her were beginning to override her good senses, but the moment his mouth made contact with her breast, all arguments flew south for the winter.

Sesshomaru began to gently thrust his hips against Kagome, causing the woman underneath him to cry out. He could almost smell the arousal in the air and he found that with Kagome, all of his needs took a backseat to hers. He wanted nothing more than to pleasure her, and he was thrilled to know that he was indeed giving her that pleasure.

As his lips suckled on her breast, he allowed his other hand to cradle her other breast, his fingers pinching and rolling this nipple as he had done to the nipple he was currently suckling on. Once that nipple was standing erect, he lifted his mouth and covered it, giving it the same attention as he had shown its twin.

Kagome’s hands clenched his hair. His touches were driving her crazy and though a part of her wanted him to slow down, the part of her that was woman wanted nothing more than for him to fill her, complete her. However, the decision was taken out of her hands when he lifted his head to look at her.

“Look at me, Kagome.” He said. He watched as she calmed down a bit and open her eyes. She looked at him, and he found that her eyes were unfocused and hazy. He had obviously done a good job in giving her a taste of what he had to offer.

“I want you, Kagome. Not just in bed, but in every aspect. Tell me that you want me. Tell me that you feel for me just as I feel for you.” He commanded, his tone soft, yet demanding. Even in the throws of passion he still had to be in control.

Kagome’s mouth opened. Any thoughts she had of Kouga disappeared and she sealed her fate.

“I want you, Sesshomaru.”