InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ That's just how things are ❯ Conscience and clothing ( Chapter 4 )

"You forgot to feed Susu right?" Kagome asked when she and Sesshomaru were alone in the living room.

"I don't know what you mean." Sesshomaru answered keeping his face blank. `Damn.' He thought.

Kagome grinned, "No need to lie. I once forgot to feed Susu myself." She chuckled at the memory, "Oh when mom got home she went berserk."

The taiyoukai of the western lands frowned slightly then asked, "How'd you know then?"

She furrowed her eyebrows, crossed her arms, rested most of her body weight on her right leg and looked up with a thoughtful expression. Sesshomaru couldn't help but think how cute she looked at that moment. "Number one, I didn't wash the dishes from either last night nor this morning yet when we got home they were all put away and sparkly clean. Number two, though the doors and furniture look nice like always I couldn't help but notice the faint scratch and bite marks on them. And number three, I'm a miko I just KNOW when something happens so I guessed from number one and two that you had not fed the dog."

Sesshomaru's lip twitched, "I see I won't be able to keep anything from you." He said then stood up, "I would like to see the rest of . . . . . To-key-o."

Kagome smiled, "Good! I was just about to suggest that. We can go to the mall and get you something to wear. Wait right here, I'll just change and put away my things." She said dashing out of the room.

Ten minutes later.

"Come on let's go!" Kagome said as she entered the living room. She wore a red bandanna, a white cotton short sleeved blouse that left her abdomen bare, a blue jean skirt that fell to mid thigh, white runners, a blue and red polyester/cotton jacket and gold hoop earrings. Sesshomaru couldn't help but stare. "Hello! Come on!" she said taking his hand and tugging him along. "Mom!!! Sesshomaru and I are going sightseeing! We'll be back by dinner!" She called as grabbed her purse and slipped on her shoes.

"Okay dear! Don't talk to strangers and be sure not to go into dark alleys! And don't get kidnapped! Goodbye I love you sweetheart." Ms. Higurashi called out.

Sesshomaru opened the door and stepped out Kagome followed then called back, "I won't mom! Sesshomaru will protect me! Bye mom I love you more!" she closed the door and locked it. They made their way down the drive and toward the bus station.

The two sat down on a bench and waited while Kagome explained how cars and busses worked. "Do you and your mother always exchange farewells like that?" he asked after a while. He couldn't stop thinking about the farewell the two gave each other. They had said `I love you'.

Kagome smiled, "Of course. Usually my mom would give me a hug and make it seem like I'd be gone forever, but she was probably confident in the fact that you'd protect me."

"Why?" He asked. He didn't get it. Why did they act like that? Why would her mother act as if she'd be gone forever when she would simply be going somewhere close?

"Because she trusts you I suppose. She has this way of knowing who exactly is trust worthy and who isn't." she said with a shrug.

"I didn't mean - " Sesshomaru was interrupted when the bus rolled by. Kagome took the demon lord's hand and pulled him up into the crowded vehicle. She paid for their fare then they went to the back and found seats. He sat next to the window but the smell was suffocating! Human's sweaty dirty scent, it was gonna kill him!! He leaned over and buried his nose in Kagome's hair inhaling the sweet scent of fresh rain and rose, if she weren't human he'd take her as his wife. "You smell nice." He murmured.

Kagome smiled, "That's funny. Your brother told me the same thing once."

"Half brother." He mentally growled at the thought of her and the filthy undeserving hanyou. `Aw screw hating humans! Kagome is going to be mine even if I have to kill.' He decided. Sesshomaru gently nipped on her ear, "Did he ever tell you how beautiful you are or how good you taste?" he whispered sensually.

Kagome blushed prettily and stared down at her hands, "Uh . . . er . . . this is our stop!" she reached over Sesshomaru's head and pulled the bell cord then stood up and walked to the doors of the vehicle.

The demon lord followed grinning mentally at the small victory. They both got off at the busy streets and the demon lord nearly suffocated! The smog, the thick air, the human scents he coughed then pulled Kagome close to him and inhaled deeply her delicate smell. Ah! Fresh rain. "Sesshomaru . . . what are you . . . ?"

"You smell good. The air here is suffocating." He grumbled keeping her close as they walked into the mall. The first thing he noticed was the sounds! Humans chattering off constantly! So many damn humans! "Good gods." He said through gritted teeth.

Kagome smiled sympathetically, "You'll get used to it." She said reaching out and massaging one of his ears. Sesshomaru closed his eyes and purred. He felt a twinge of regret when she let go. "Come on, I need to get you some clothing." She said taking his hand and tugging him toward Sears.

The taiyoukai looked around like a kid in a candy store. Kagome explained everything about the escalators, elevators, plastic, little kiddy rides and everything else he could find puzzling. Most of the people around were looking at Sesshomaru curiously and some girls started giggling when he passed by him, he ignored them he had eyes only for the woman-child beside him. When they entered Sears his eyes darted around taking in everything all at once. Kagome tugged him toward the men's section where she started picking out shirts for him, then pants, then underwear, then socks, and etc. while Sesshomaru carried the growing pile. When Kagome was satisfied she dragged him over to a dressing room stall. She told him to try on the shirts and pants.

Sesshomaru grumbled incoherent things as he stripped down naked and tried on the clothing. "Here." He grumbled as he stepped out of the stall but was immediately pushed back in. "What the - ?"

"Sesshomaru! I will now show you how to work the zipper." Kagome said demonstrating with her jacket, the silver haired demon tried it then demanded to know how it worked but Kagome said later then hesitantly commented that his fly was open. The demon lord blinked then replied he didn't have a fly, Kagome sighed in exasperation then pointed to the zipper on his pants and exited hastily. Sesshomaru looked down and turned a bright tomatoish red.

When he once again exited a bit red in the face still, Kagome commented with a blush that he looked great. After a few more fittings they had discarded the keepers and the returners, Kagome paid for the clothing. The taiyoukai walked out of the Sears wearing a long sleeved white shrit, blue jeans, a black baseball cap, and white rubber shoes. The demon lord carried four bags. One filled with his old clothes and the others filled with hie new ones - luckily everything was eighty percent off. "Come on! Let's get some food! All that shopping made me hungry!" Kagome said tugging the demon lord's arm excitedly. She hadn't had this much fun ever.

Sesshomaru looked curiously at the strange food Kagome brought back to their table in the food court. "What is this?" he asked sniffing at the tacos and burritos.

Kagome smiled and started naming all the foods. "And this is chocolate mint bubble tea, the round things are called pearls, but they aren't really pearls. Try it, it's delicious." She said taking her own and sipping.

Normally Sesshomaru wouldn't take that order, but after all the weird things that had happened, why in the seven hells not? The taiyoukai took a sip, his eyes widened slightly, it was good! Next he tried a burrito he thought it was good but he preferred pizza he told her so. And she laughed saying that she too preferred to but she thought that he'd enjoy some variety. `How thoughtful, I love her more each second.' He mused. He paused in mid chew, did he just describe his feelings for her as love?

<<And why not Sesshomaru?>> His inner conscience asked. <<There are many things that make her so special and unique. She'd be a perfect mother for your pups.>>

He began chewing again. `She's human . . . `

<<Who gives a bloody damn?! On the bus you decided to take her as your mate or die trying!>>

`Yes . . . take her as a mate, but love . . . . . ?"

The inner conscience sighed in aggravation. <<Dammit Sesshomaru! Don't be stupid! You're acting like your damned brother!>>

`Half-brother.'

<<Whatever! The point is, if you can get Kagome's love then you will never ever have to worry about her being unfaithful. She is loyal, trustworthy, brave, intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate, empathetic, caring, loving, wise and she can keep a secret. The only reason you've never taken a mate before was because you always feared that they would turn on you or betray you, you only wanted a mate who could pledge undying loyalty to you. Now here's your answer! Get her now before she slips through your damn fingers!>>

`You're right! There is no way I'm losing her to anyone else. Thanks.'

The inner conscience shrugged. <<Meh. What are inner voices for?>>

`I have no idea. But thanks anyway.' Sesshomaru finished the rest of his food and absent-mindedly slurped up the rest of his drink. Thinking hard of a plan.