Foolish Games

Chapter VIII: Broken Promise...

Kagome was lying on her bed wide-awake. She listened as the rain pelted angrily against her window. The wind was blowing fiercely outside but she paid no hide to Mother Nature¡¦s anger. Her mind was focused on Sesshoumaru. He left on patrol last night. Twenty-four hours later, there was still no sign of him.

¡¥Get a hold of yourself, Kagome. You know very well that Sesshoumaru can take care of himself.¡¦ She told herself. Her self-reprimand didn¡¦t help lessen her worries one bit. What if he was her hurt? What if he needed her help? What if¡Kwhat if¡K

¡¥Oh stop it. You¡¦re going to drive yourself crazy with all those what ifs.¡¦ She reprimanded herself.

¡§Mommy¡K¡¨

Kagome shook the thoughts out her head and turned to look at her son. Shippo was standing at the door with Rin behind him.

¡§What¡¦s wrong?¡¨ she asked.

¡§We¡¦re scared.¡¨

Shippo has always been scared of thunder but she didn¡¦t know Rin was too.

¡§Come here.¡¨ She said.

She reached out her arms to them and they filled them without hesitation. She lay down with them and cradled them to her. They felt asleep in a matter of second. She watched as they slept peacefully without a care in the world. She envied their innocence and carefree nature. She wished she could just block out all her worries. She sighed, closed her eyes, and willed herself to sleep.

¡¥Don¡¦t worry. Sesshoumaru is just fine. You¡¦ll see. Tomorrow when you wake up, he¡¦ll be waiting for in the dojo being his normal arrogant self.¡¦ She told herself before she succumbed to slumber.

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Kagome rolled on her side and slowly opened her eyes. She could have sworn that she heard something. She rubbed the sleep off her eyes and sat on the bed. She noticed that both Rin and Shippo were still with her. She also noticed that the rain had stopped. She got up from the bed and walked to the window. The night was clear and the air was crisped. She breathed deeply.

¡¥I wondered if Sesshoumaru came back while I was sleeping.¡¦ She thought.

Kagome was about to returned to bed when she heard something. It sounded like a groan. She strained her ears and listened.

"Ummm..."

There it was again. And this time, the noise was accompanied with a loud thud. Kagome's eyes widen when she realized that the thud she heard was Sesshoumaru's body hitting the ground.

"Oh! My God...Sesshoumaru...hold on, my love. I'm coming."

She ran down the halls and all the way to the garden, screaming for help. She ran outside, not caring that the frozen rain was biting against her delicate skin.

She got on her he knees and cradled Sesshoumaru¡¦s bloodied body closer to her chest. She brushed his silvery bangs away from his face. His eyes were closed and his skin was paler than usual. He was also bleeding profusely. If she didn¡¦t help him soon, he might bleed to death and if that didn¡¦t do it, he was liable to catch hypothermia.

¡§My Lady? Are you alright. I heard you screaming.¡¨

She turned. It was Youzen.

¡§Help me¡KYouzen. Sesshoumaru is hurt. We have to help him.¡¨ She said.

¡§Hai.¡¨

Between the two of them, they managed to bring the taiyoukai inside. He was brought to the hot spring so they could clean the blood and dirt from his body. Youzen called the servant while Kagome sealed Sesshoumaru¡¦s wounds. She left the room while the bathed him.

An hour must have passed before they finally get him to his chambers. He was resting peacefully on his bed. Youzen and the other servants had already gone back to bed but Kagome had stayed with him. She was too worried to sleep. She sat on a settee and took the opportunity to study his private quarters. She had never been in Sesshoumaru¡¦s room before. This was the first time. With the help of the candles that lit the room she was able to make out a few things. The room was humongous and was painted white with golden designs all over the ceiling and the walls. It was furnished with lavishing furniture. They were a loveseat near the window and a chair. They were both covered with the same cream-colored material with gold designs. Facing the bed was a double door that she could only guess would open to his closet. The door was painted in white but the knobs were gold. Next to the closet was a small table with what looked like hair brushes on it and a few small bottles. Her thought returned to the bed. It was huge. She was pretty sure it was bigger than a king size bed and it was a canopy bed. The draperies around it were gold and were tied at each post. The silk sheets were a much lighter color and softer. The comforter was the came color too with the same gold designs on it. She had to admit the room was very beautiful then again it was to be expected. After all this was Sesshoumaru¡¦s room. The Taiyoukai had pretty good taste.

Her thought returned the demon that occupied the bed. She hoped he woke up soon. She settled down on the settee and lay down. It didn¡¦t take long before the event of the night took their toll on her body and she felt into dreamless sleep.

When she woke the following morning, the sun was already high in the sky and Sesshoumaru was still sleeping. She got up and went to check up on him. He looked like a sleeping angel. A sleeping dark angel. His silver hair fanning around on his fluffy pillow gave him an ethereal look. He looked even more beautiful when he was sleeping. She was glad to see that all his bandages were removed. His wounds were healed. Not even a scar was left.

Kagome turned her head when she heard the door opened. It was Youzen.

¡§Good morning, My Lady.¡¨

No matter how many times she told him to call her Kagome, he insisted on calling her, ¡§my lady.¡¨ After a while, she just let it go.

¡§Morning, Youzen.¡¨

¡§I just wanted to see if you wanted a bath and maybe have some lunch.¡¨

¡§That would be great.¡¨

¡§Good.¡¨

He turned to leave.

¡§Youzen?¡¨ She called.

¡§Yes, My Lady?¡¨

¡§Why isn¡¦t he waking up? His wounds are healed.¡¨

¡§Do not fret, my lady. Sesshoumaru-sama is alright. He¡¦s just sleeping.¡¨

¡§Sleeping?¡¨

¡§Hai. His youki is very low. He lost a lot of blood. He just needs to replenish so to speak. He¡¦ll be up by tomorrow morning.¡¨

¡§Oh, Ok.¡¨

After she bathed and ate, Kagome went outside with the children. They didn¡¦t stay long since the ground outside was still damp from last night¡¦s rain. She taught them inside and has her meditation session with Youzen afterwards. After dinner, she left the children with Youzen and Jakken and went to the library. She picked a book and took it to Sesshoumaru¡¦s room.

He still in deep sleep but he didn¡¦t look as pale as he did this morning. She brushed a few bangs of his face and went to the settee facing the side of his bed. She started reading the book barely registering the words. She put it down when it was time to put Shippo and Rin to bed. She sang them to sleep and returned to Sesshoumaru¡¦s as soon as she was done. She retuned to her early spot and cast a quick glance outside. The moon was full. She immediately thought of Inuyasha. He was human tonight. She hoped he was safe. It¡¦s been a while since she saw him. From what Sango and Miroku told her, he was still with Kikyou. She let out a small laugh. They belonged together just like she belonged with¡KSesshoumaru.

I watched you while you¡¦re sleeping

Messy hair, chest bare, moonlight on your skin

I wanna breathe you in

She turned to look at the sleeping Taiyoukai. Did she really belong to and with him? She loved him. Kami knows how much she loves him but did he return the feeling. He said he cared for her and that he wanted her. However, that was just lust. They were physically attracted to each other.

In the silence words come easy

I can tell you now just how simple it¡¦s been

To let you in

Her feelings for Sesshoumaru were much stronger than the ones she had for Inuyasha. What she felt for Inuyasha was just a school girl crush. Sesshoumaru made her feel all woman. She felt sensual and sexy. His heated stared filled her stomach with butterflies and heat to pool between her legs. His touches set her skin on fire. His kisses turned made her knees weaker than Jell-O.

Don¡¦t move

This mood is a painting

We¡¦ll never find the same thing

Sometimes she felt ashamed that she was feeling these things. She was only eighteen¡Kwell almost nineteen but she shouldn¡¦t feel this things. Should she? What would Sesshoumaru think if he knew she has such thoughts? He¡¦ll probably she¡¦s a pervert. She thinks she was a pervert. At the rate she was going, she¡¦ll make Miroku look a saint.

Love, do not make a sound

Melt into me now

2 become 1

Kagome put the book down and look outside once again. The night was beautiful and quiet. The sky was cloudless. She could see the stars and the full moon. Somehow they made her feel at peace. She loved it here. Sesshoumaru¡¦s castle was one of the most beautiful thing she ever in feudal Japan. She knew it was only a matter of month before she finished her training and then she would have to go back to her. Would she be able to say goodbye to Rin¡Kto Sesshoumaru.

Love is so close to hurting

With a shake, we could wake up from our own dreaming

But we must make a vow

She didn¡¦t think she could do it. She couldn¡¦t leave Sesshoumaru. She loved him too much. She left her seat from the windowsill and went to his bed. She lay down next to Sesshoumaru¡¦s sleeping form. He would probably kill her if he found her in his bed. Uninvited. But she didn¡¦t care. She just wanted to be close to him.

¡¥Cause I have waited a lifetime

Now is the right time

Kagome felt asleep, lying next to the love of her life.

Sometime during the night, magenta-colored lids flutter opened to reveal the most beautiful golden eyes. For a minute, he did not move. He didn¡¦t even breathe. Something was amiss. His room felt¡Kdifferent. It smelled different. It smelled like¡KKagome. His eyes widen slightly. Why would she be doing in his room? He didn¡¦t remember inviting her to come in.

Love, do not make a sound

Melt into me now

2 become 1

Love, let¡¦s make time stand still

Let this moment last until

2 become 1

His senses took a second to kick but they finally did, he realized that he wasn¡¦t the only one in the room. He could feel faint breathing against his flesh. He turned his head slowly to look at the intruder. He would have jumped but that would such a un-Sesshoumaru thing to do. He restrain to raising his eyebrow instead. What in Kami¡¦s name was she doing in here. Intruding in his private domain.

Like a bird owns its wings

Like song belong to melody

You belong to me

He didn¡¦t like having her this close to him. Their proximity caused too many unwanted reactions. What was she thinking coming in here and sleeping in his bed. With him in it? Did she want him to ravish her? Sesshoumaru closed his eyes and breathed deeply. He was trying very hard to keep his Youkai side in check. It was screaming at him to jump her bones but he restrained himself. He might be sex-crazed but he wouldn¡¦t stoop as low as raping a defenseless woman.

I fold your arm around me

Let your fresh, your breathe, your love surround me

Oh, you feel like home

Sesshoumaru turned to face Kagome. He couldn¡¦t see her face clearly, since her raven tresses were hiding her face from his view. He brushed her hair aside. She was beautiful. Her obscenely long lashes brushed against her cheeks. Her rose-colored lips were full and inviting.

Love, do not make a sound

Melt into me now

2 become 1

love, let¡¦s make time stand still

let this moment last until

2 become 1

An invitation he gladly accept. Before he could restrain himself, he lowered his head and place a soft kiss upon her warm lips. Kagome sifted in her sleep and mumble a broken version of his name. Her eyelids fluttered open. She looked disoriented till she met his eyes. The reaction he was expecting to get from her was not the one he got. Kagome threw her arms around the taiyoukai and embraced.

¡§I was so worried about you.¡¨ She cried softly.

He wrapped her arms around her and pulled her closer to his body.

¡§Shhh¡K¡¨

¡§You promise that you¡¦d be careful. You broke your promise.¡¨

¡§Forgive me. I didn¡¦t mean to break my promise.¡¨

¡§It¡¦s okay. You¡¦re alright now. That ¡¥s all that matters.¡¨

They continued to hold each other until Kagome¡¦s curiosity rose.

¡§How did you get hurt?¡¨ She asked.

¡§I had a fight with Naraku. This Sesshoumaru underestimated the hanyou strength.¡¨

¡§That might because of the Shikon shards. Since I¡¦ve been here training, there¡¦s no one to stop from collecting them.¡¨

¡§What about my brother¡¦s dead bitch? Can she sense the shards?¡¨

She shook her head.

¡§I¡¦m the only one who can.¡¨

He seem to be assessing this piece of information.

¡§Your training is far from being over but you cannot dwell here and let the vile hanyou get his hands of Shikon shards.¡¨

¡§What do you propose we do?¡¨

he ignore the fact that she had said ¡¥we¡¦ instead of ¡¥I¡¦. he also didn¡¦t notice that she was sitting astride his laps.

¡§I have an idea.¡¨ She said.

He looked at her and raised an eyebrow. He doubt she saw it since the room was bathed in darkness with only the moon as a source of light.

¡§Maybe you can come with me on my quest. That way I can collect shards and you can still help me with my training.¡¨

¡§Why would I want to be in my brother¡¦s presence day and night?¡¨

¡§Inuyasha is not so bad except for his big mouth, his short tempered and bad manners.¡¨

¡§Or lack there off?¡¨

she smiled.

¡§Would you come?¡¨

¡§I suppose I could. I have no oppressing matters that need my attention here.¡¨

¡§Thank you.¡¨

He nodded.

¡§Tell me, Miko. Why are you sitting on my lap?¡¨ he asked.

¡§Uh?¡¨

Kagome looked down and sure enough she was sitting on his lap. How did she get there anyway. It must have been when she threw herself at him. She blushed crimson at the compromising situation. It was bad enough she was in his bed uninvited. She started getting off but he stopped her. Their eyes met and lighting flash.

They both leaned in and met half way in what has to be the hottest kiss they¡¦ve ever given or received. The kiss left them with a longing that couldn¡¦t be denied. And neither of them wanted to.

Author¡¦s Note: I¡¦m sorry I broke my promise but I had so much to do in school. But I¡¦ll be done in two weeks. So I¡¦ll have lots of time to write during the summer. Please let me know what you think. Thanks for reading¡K

LK