My Humps

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha


Chapter 7: Roses are red.

“Sango, can you take care of the things here?”

Kagome gathers her purse, hurriedly strapping on her sandals she takes a deep breath as she grips the knob of the door tightly until her knuckles turned white. 'Composure Kagome... you must remain calm.'

“I'll be back soon, just make sure the idiots in the closet don't kill themselves before I get back-I want to personally castrate all of them .... with a very dull butter knife.” Muttered Kagome darkly. Sango nodded, a bead of sweat appearing on the side of her face anime style.

“Better go while Sesshoumaru is taking a breather from knocking down your door. You might not be able to close the door fast enough before he takes a good whiff at the scents of this room though.” Said Sango.

“Oh yea... watch me.”

Sango eyes her friend closely. Kagome was chewing on her lower lip in deep concentration, her fingers fidgeting the hem of her mid thigh length skirt. Taking another deep breath she puffs out her chest, holding in her breath.

“Here goes nothing.”

“Ganbatte Ne!”

“Thanks Sango.” Kagome smiled back reassuringly before again focusing on the brass knob of the door. 'I can do this.'

Quick as flash, Kagome pulled the door open. Then faster than a speeding bullet she propelled herself forward, while shutting the door behind her in one fluid movement. Grinning nervously she bows to the Inu Lord once.

“Well here I am! Sorry about the...”

“Higurashi, that was unacceptable behavior. Keeping a Taiyoukai waiting is a great affront to my person and rank. The sole reason for your existence right now is the fact that this Sesshoumaru had asked you to be go between.”

“Your benevolence and graciousness knows no bounds.” Said Kagome in an exasperated but sarcastic tone.

“I find this situation devoid of any humor, ningen.” Growled Sesshoumaru.

“Lighten up... Geez!”

Turning away from her the Taiyoukai then produced a bouquet of long stemmed roses. Deep crimson like droplets of blood, the buds of roses produced the sweet, heady scent that roses were well known for, making her light headed and flushed with mushy overly romantic feelings.

“Sesshou.. I ... kami, they're beautiful.” She murmured breathlessly, enjoying the soft feel of the petals between her fingers. 'Maybe I was wrong about the guy... youkai... whatever.'

“They are for Takara.” Remarked the Western Lord drily.

Pop!

'Damn! ... Romance killer.'

“Do they meet your approval?”

“Hai.” Kagome pursed her lips then sighed heavily. Her shoulders crumpling to a slouch.

“Excellent.”

The Inu Lord made a move to her suite's door.

“We can't go to my suite right now, uh, some pests need to be fumigated so let's talk elsewhere, ne?” Chirped Kagome tugging at the cuff of his sleeves.

Her hand brushes against his unexpectedly. A spark of electricity shoot through his veins. Sesshoumaru tenses unbeknowst to the oblivious Kagome. Clenching his hands into a fist, the Inu Lord suppresses the unfamiliar emotion. Shrugging back his shoulders he strode alongside Kagome.

They made their way down the elevator and out the foyer where Kagome left the long stemmed roses in the care of her friend in the reception desk. Opting to take a taxi instead of Sesshoumaru's expensive car Kagome stepped down the curb onto the streets.

“Taxi!” Cried Kagome trying to flag down a cab.

Zoom.

“Dangerous lunatic! Where dyah get your stupid license? At the mental asylum?” Yelled an irate Kagome. Sesshoumaru smirked coolly observing Kagome's angry tirade at the passing cabs in contemplative silence. Each gust of wind as the vehicles rush past her blew her pleated skirt two inches higher, giving a nice view of her slender legs. Perturbed with the foreign enjoyment he was feeling observing Kagome's skirt fly up, and not one to meddle in hentai thoughts (he told himself was beneath him) the stoic Taiyoukai decided to intervene.

“Allow me.” He remarked coolly, sweeping Kagome back in the safety of the curb with one hand while he himself continued onto the busy streets.

The Inu Lord took a step forward at the zipping cars. Shifting his shoulders briefly he levels his gaze onto an on coming taxi. Fixing his eyes on his yellow prey, he extends the claws on his left arm. With the thrum of adrenalin pumping onto his system, his mind instinctively makes all the necessary calculations needed for the right action. He tilts his head up at the approaching vehicle.

“Um.. Sesshoumaru.. I don't think that's such a good.. ... Huh?!!!”

Within a blink of an eye, Sesshoumaru had grasped the front bumper of the cab and flipped it in a 360 degree somersault, landing it with a huge thud in front of the wide eyed Kagome. The astonished driver blinked repeatedly as the whole ordeal had been so swift and effortless, it seemed Sesshoumaru merely flicked a wrist, while never missing a step. People scampered around awe struck with wonder and amazement.

“Ssugoi...” Whispered Kagome incredulously.

“After you.” Offered Sesshoumaru to the gaping girl, his stoic expression never leaving his face during the whole event.

“Thanks.” Breathed out Kagome, still shaken from the whole experience.

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In a nearby amusement park 3.30pm.

“I can show you the world...
Shinning shimmering spendid,
Tell me youkai, since when did you last let your heart decide?
I can open your eyes,
take you wonder by wonder,
over side ways and under
in a roller coaster ride....

A whole new word...
Sing with me Sesshou!” Sang Kagome jabbing the grave faced Taiyoukai in his side.

“I'd rather not.” Declined Sesshoumaru massaging his temples.

The roller coaster cars halted, as their ride ended.

“That was fun!” Cried Kagome clapping both hands. “Ohhhh... Let's go again!”

“Definately not. We are here to talk not to partake in such foolishness.”

“Awwww! Can we atleast buy the pictures?” Pleaded Kagome. “Great! Yay for me!”

Before the Taiyoukai could retort, the sugar-charged Kagome was already sprinting toward the stall where the pictures could be purchased.

(At the picture stall)

Kagome is depicted with her hair billowing in the wind in utter disarray. Her eyes shut tightly, a frozen scream seen figuratively on her opened mouth, both her hands are thrown up. Beside her sat Sesshoumaru, as composed as ever. Even his hair twirled in the gale-force winds as graciously as swans take to flight.

Kagome frowns at the picture in the palm of her hand. “Don't you have another expression aside from that?” She asked pointing at his bland expression.

“And what is wrong with this Sesshoumaru's expression?”

“How can you sit there in the world's steepest dive and scariest triple loops and not be petrified?” Kagome demanded, shoving the picture in front of the Inu Lord.

“Being afraid is pointless.”

“Tch!”

“I have faced far more vicious an opponent than a contorted twist of metal, that poses no real challenge to my prowess.”

“Show-off!”

“Call it as you may, but remember this, fear remain fear only because it have never been faced. Therefore it remains as such.”

“Why must you be so philosophical about everything?”

“Why must you be so impertinent about following orders and defiant concerning submitting to my authority?”

“Hey!.. I object! I have a valid reason to, especially if you act like that.”

“Objection over ruled. Your mind reeks of insubordination each time we meet.”

“Judgment over-turned! If you get to act like a spoiled self-righteous jackass, I have the civil authority to pummel you verbally!”

“Under whose jurisdiction?”

“Sesshoumaru, take a good look around you! You live in freakin society for crying out loud!”

“They are all beneath me.”

“Oh for the freakin luv of... Look, how can you be a good ruler if you lose touch with your people and the world around you? Just cause you're youkai it doesn't mean that you only concern yourself with governing the youkai race. Half your people are ningen too and they need you as much.”

“We will discuss issues pertaining of such matter later.” Dismissed the Inu Lord. “But you have given this Sesshoumaru much to ponder about.” He added in a softer tone, meeting her gaze. She was taken aback by the soft amber light reflected back through his eyes. For a brief moment in time, it was as though he her in his embrace.

Kagome chewed her lower lip and broke contact with his eyes. A pregnant pause followed, in which her nervousness was translated into an erratic tapping of her right foot. Wanting to breech such an awkward situation Kagome tippy toed and tapped him gently on the shoulder.

“So you're telling me you've never been afraid of anything? Come on, there has got to be one moment in your life when even you felt afraid.”

Sesshoumaru thought about it for a moment.

“Sesshoumaru......nigete..... hayaku”

A young Sesshoumaru is passed by his mother to a lady in waiting. Their castle was under siege. His father was attacking his mother's domain, intending to capture her after uncovering the plot to kill his human wife, whom he now favored. The pup-lord gnashed his teeth and bared his fangs in anger. His Inu youkai instincts were raging for him to stay by his mother.

His mother.

Her immaculate face was bloodied. Her frame shook with fatigue as she tries to stand up.

“I will hold them off as long as I can.”

Turning to her son her usually stern expression faltered, softening a tangent. “Do not look back. Remember little Sesshou you are the next Lord, after your father. I am proud to have borne a strong son like you. You will succeed him, remain strong, and above all do not allow emotion to rule above you.”

With that his mother's maid ran from the room with him in her arms. It was the last he saw his mother.

“HahaUe I don't want to lose you! HahaUeeeeeee!”

'Fear for my mother. Of losing her' His chest tightened painfully. 'Perchance, that is the reason why this Sesshoumaru has adopted Rin.' The vision of losing Rin caused him to again feel his insides constricting. 'Weakness?'

“Daijoubu ka?”

“It is none of your concern.” Sesshoumaru answered gruffly.

“Fine! Be that way.” Pouted Kagome folding her arms.

Sesshoumaru sighed heavily. “We are no closer to discussing what is required for you to know about the processes involved in a youkai Omi-ai.”

“I'm listening.”

“You play a central role, being our go between. Takara and I cannot meet until the mating ceremony is finalized, until then I charge you with her care. Anything this Sesshoumaru gives Takara must be deferred for your inspection. Should it not meet your standards then it will not be given to Takara. Moreover no other males must be near her let alone touch her. It would mean death to the fool as he would be encroaching upon my chosen female.”

“Got it!”

“See that you do. This Sesshoumaru will hold you responsible for Takara's wellbeing.”

“Right! Is that all?”

“That is all.”

They spent the remainder of the afternoon browsing at the various stalls encompassing the area. Though Sesshoumaru felt totally at odds with Kagome, he could not deny the fact that somehow he grew to enjoy being with her. Studying her with analytical eyes she constantly confounded his rational and pragmatic mind. She behaved with childish abandon and yet held great empathy to all.

As darkness fell, he felt her shiver beside him. Surmising the thin jacket did little to protect her against the cold, he took off his blazer and draped it over her slim shoulders.

“Areh?”

“You are cold. Do not deny it, you may borrow it for now.”

“Thanks.” Sniffed Kagome.

“The night grows cold. It is prudent to return to your home.”

“Yea, I figured as much.”

After the Inu Lord bought a mysterious package from one of the stalls, Kagome and Sesshoumaru shared a taxi back to her apartment, with Kagome still clad in Sesshoumaru's blazer. They went up to her apartment in silence, after retrieving the roses for Takara. The young Lord maintained his long strides and quiet resolve throughout their walk to Kagome's suite.

Upon reaching the door Kagome slid off the blazer and handed it back to Sesshoumaru.

“Arigatou. I had a really great time.”

“As have I.” Sesshoumaru then presented her with the box.

“Still a youkai of few words I see.” Kagome accepts the cream colored box adorned with a pastel pink ribbon that's been dexterously made. Lifting the cover she gasps in surprise. Inside was a bouquet of white roses. The buds was as big as her fist, pure white, no visible blemish on flowers, leaves or stems. It's fragrance was strong and sweet, though not as pronounced as the red roses. It was more subtle, fresh and crisp.

“Do you want me to include these with the other roses for Takara?”

“They are for you.” He replied simply.

“Oh.”

“Inside your prevalent brash exterior beats the heart of a pure being, they are most fitting.”

Kagome lifted her head and looked at him fully, smiling warmly.

“Nan da?”

“Betsu ni.” Replied Kagome shaking her head.

“Inform Takara I will be here by 7.30.”

“Uh, yea sure.”

With a curt nod to her, Sesshoumaru left.

Kagome was left standing in the dimly lit hallway, looking at his disappearing form.

“Gah! Stupid heart! Don't you ever learn?” She murmured placing her forehead against the door. The scent of the white roses again reminding her of the afternoon's events. 'White roses for me?' She smiled fondly, bringing the white buds to her face feeling the tender flowers caress her cheeks.
'Stupid romance killer.' She thought warmly, a dreamy smile spreading across her face. Glancing at her wrist watch, she notices it was already 6.08pm.

“Sh't I'm gonna be late!”

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Ganbatte ne: Good Luck!
Sugoi: Wow
Nigete: escape
Hayaku: hurry
HahaUe: (Formal) mother
Daijoubu ka?: How are you feeling?
Nan da?: What is it?
Betsu ni: nothing