Hate That I Love You by Akae Imoto

Hate That I Love You

Today was a beautiful day. Bright yellow rays stretched to every corner of Tokyo. Sunlight streaked through the windows of the Tashio residence draping Kagome's half-naked body like a warm fuzzy blanket. Her hair had spilled out over the pillows in a bluish black fan and her face was flushed from last night. She stirred as her lovers arm tightened around her waist.

Without opening her eyes she turned in that embrace coming nose to nose with him. His other hand had snaked behind her head pulling her into chaste kiss. Kagome smiled against his lips. Three years after the defeat of Naraku she had moved in with the taiyouki against her better judgement. Though she’d have rather live with Inuyasha there was that whole awkward Kikyo thing that got her every time. Her friends had left her with little other choice by moving away and since she refused to go back home or else risk listening to her mother scold her about her life decisions it was down to Tashio or Hojo. Hojo was an okay guy but he had a hard time accepting the no factor. So she guessed Sessomaru had won the contest.

At first the blue eyed girl went nuts trying to befriend the son of … well you get it. In addition to refusing to acknowledge her existence he was constantly testing her: his demon powers against her miko ones. To her being in hell would’ve been a better cakewalk. Only after she defeated him did he begin take notice of her. Kagome on the other hand had already been checking him out. To her Sessomaru was her last connection to her best friend Inuyasha and her last chance at finding love. Though she’d seen the taiyouki go through the human versions of courtship with her he seemed to be holding back.

"Good-morning Miss Higurashi"

As one blue eye opened to peer into his golden orbs she flashed him a sleepy half smile.

"Mm… gu-morning Lord Fluffy"

The silver haired man glared lightly at the woman.

"Higurashi you know I how I hate that nickname"

The blue eyed girl curled against his bare chest enjoying the additional warmth. "I know Shess but I like it. So endure it for me?"

Sessomaru's glare faded as he began petting her stomach. He loved the way she felt in the morning. She was so silky soft warm and female all over. He had had to keep himself from jumping her the first two years of their acquaintance. The beauty that was Kagome Higurashi was almost to much for one man demon or human to bear but after training her to his be his equal he finally found her ready to be his. Especially now that her body was - at least in demon terms- at the peak of woman hood. Though he had never told her how much she meant to him she soon would be his.

Ooooooooooo

It was dark out around University of Tokyo. Thunder had begun to roll in as lightning struck from the sky. Inside Kagome Higurashi nibbled her eraser as she watched the teacher introduce the English language.

When would anyone ever need to learn English to save human kind? Never. But Shess told her if she was to come to America with him this summer she would have to take these classes. She sighed. If she didn't love him madly his bossiness would get really tiring.

Her eyes drifted over the teacher over the students and up the to wall clock. Forever never seemed so long.

"Higurashi"

If she didn't know any better she’d swear someone was calling her.

Again they called louder "Higurashi!"

She blinked twice letting her eyes focused on the form in front.

"Hojo" A sheepish smile worked its way to her face. "How long have you been there?"

The blue eyed boy smiled "Long enough"

Kagome blushed becomingly. "Oh. So... did you want something?"

For some reason his eyes darkened. "Someone's waiting out front for you."

She didn’t notice. Kagome scooted out of the desk "Oh, right. Thank you."

Packing her things in the small yellow knapsack she headed for the door.

Before the well closed, in her high school years, she'd never noticed the brown haired boy but now that her friends had moved away Hojo had taken their place. Her bond with Hojo had become thicker than blood and while she admired the boy for his beauty and brains he just could not seem to take a hint.

Hojo was right beside her in a second, matching her pace out into the hall. He pulled out his umbrella.

"It's raining so I'll walk you out."

"Um... no thanks, Hojo" she replied, quickening her pace.

She just made it to the door when Hojo slammed her against the college wall pinning her between his arms. "Kagome, how could you do this" he whispered fiercely.

"Hojo you're too close"

"How could you choose Shessomaru Tashio? We've known each other since high school and besides you barely know him! He's could be cheating you Kagome!" Hojo watched as her head dropped. "I've loved you since high school. Even more when you were always sick. Why can't you love me back?"

Suddenly the air around Kagome darkened as she met his gaze head on, glaring for extra measure. "Shessomaru would never do that! He loves me and I, him! I know you like me but... I can't return that when someone else has my heart." As she finished she ducked under his arm.

He grabbed her arm "Kagome, please, don't go. I didn't mean to-"

"Let me go, Hojo, you're squeezing too tight!"

Suddenly a towering shadow appeared over them.

"Harukira-san" The older male was tanned with forest green eyes and night black hair. He gave a soft smile to the blue eyed girl before collaring Hojo.

"Is this boy bothering you Higurashi-san?"

Kagome shook her head quickly waving her hands in front of her. "N-No it just we were talking about an... English project from class. Really."

Harukira stared for a moment between the two teens before dropping the boy then bowing. " My apologies Higurashi-san. Shessomaru-tatsujin requests you eat dinner with him at his office,this afternoon."

"Thank you Harukira-san. I'm ready." As she headed for the Lamborghini, Harukira watched her until she was out of sight. It was then he turned a glare to Hojo.

"Stay away from Higurashi-san, oroka na otoko(foolish boy), or next time I will NOT be so kind" That said he followed after Kagome opening the door while Hojo digested his words.

Ooooooooooooooooooooo

Rain pelted the windshield of Sessomaru's black Lamborghini while the chauffeur drove towards Tashio Co. Niether Kagome or Harukira said a words for what seemed like a while until she broke the silence.

"Harukira-san" Kagome said quietly.

"Yes"

"What do you think of Sess"

Harukira glanced at her. She was twiddling her thumbs obviously nervous or worried about something. "Off record?" he asked.

She nodded.

"Sessomaru isn't the type I love to work for. Never see's me as anything more than a servant! He's biting, harsh, and always stuck up but... he treat's us like family. And though he's a pain in the ass I'm thankful to him for taking my family in."

Kagome settled back in her seat with a sigh. She was glad Hojo was wrong about him. Her puppy. Her knight in shining armor

But how am I supposed be married one day if I'm always in the dark?

Harukira, interrupted her thoughts "We’re here Higurashi-san"

"Thanks Harukira. And next time, could we skip the formalities. I'm just plain old Kagome."

A grin worked its way to the older man's face "Sure thing... Kagome" He handed her an umbrella and a book biding her good-bye.

"Wait! What's this? A book? "

Harukira smiled once more, this time secretively "Yea. It's in English, you know to go with your classes"

"Oh, well, thanks again" She waved bye as he drove out of sight.

Ooooooooooooooo

The amber eyed man almost regretted not spending more time at the company especially since the lights were out. Too bad dogs can't see in the dark.

Groping his way around the office he finally found what he was looking for: the fridge. Reaching in he removed a bottle of sake before going back to the blanket that held his food and Kagome.

"Did you find it Sess?" came the sapphire eyed girls sweet voice.

"Yes" he replied sitting down opposite of her.

Honey scented candles perfumed the air and were lit around the blanket accenting Kagomes creamy pale skin, short green skirt, and skin tight sailor top. Her legs were curled up behind her in a traditional manor giving Sessomaru a good glimpse up the woman's skirt. She's looked rather sexy in her old high school uniform. Reaching over the food he leaned in to kiss her senseless when something else caught caught his eye.

They narrowed at the object in her hands. "What is that"

"Oh this thing? It's my new book. Your chauffeur gave it to me. I haven't had time to read it yet. But I did read the summery. This Tabitha girl sounds a lot like me! She's traveled to the past fallen in love and has lived centuries away from her ...." Kagome trailed off.

"Ah" Sessomaru kissed her forehead his lips warm against her skin."You're homesick"

Yes. Kami spare her yes. But there was no point in admitting it two years later. "My home is with you now. And I wouldn't want it any other way."

He touched her chin with his finger and tilted her head up until their gazes locked. What she saw brimming the honey gold of his eyes nearly brought her to tears- so much feeling so willing to share it, "I just wants to make you happy Higurashi"

A soft smile grazed her lips as her hand lifted to caress his cheek with all the tenderness her body could afford. "But you already do. Don't you know that"

"I do now"

Sessomaru brought his lips slanting over hers in a firecracker kiss.

Kagome leaned back as he deepened the kiss until she tumbled backwards with him on top.

The taiyouki began to tug at her skirt.

She undid his pants.

Oooooooooo

"See you at home, Sess"

Sessomaru nodded as Kagome felt her way through the door into the hallway. After 20 minutes she was sure she was almost to the stairs when she was knocked on her butt by an invisible force. Rubbing her buttocks she looked up into red eyes.

"Kagura?"

"Watch where you're going!" the wind demoness growled.

"Sorry! Not all of us can see in the dark!" Kagome snapped back.

The two girls glared at each other. Neither willing to move until his voice rang out through the hall.

"Kagura!" Sessomaru shouted "I need those files!"

The black haired woman smirked as Kagura growled low in her throat.

"Now!"

Rushing past Kagome her red eyes disappeared around the corner.

Using the wall Kagome got to her feet and headed for the stairs again. Just as she found the door something clicked in her mind. I forgot my bag!

Feeling her way to his door again she found the knob and twisted the it. Slowly the door opened.

"Sess? Sess, I forgot my bag can I-" The miko gasped and water began to well in her eyes at what she saw. Sessomaru was making out with Kagura in the firelight.

Kagome's emotions were running rampant. Anger! Saddness! Fear! She wasn't sure what to feel! But she did know one thing. They would pay.

Her eyes began to glow an eerie pink.

Sessomaru noticed the feeling of foreboding as he tried to push Kagura off him. Finally he managed to shove her off just in time to dodge a purification arrow. "Who the- Kagome?"

The girl was breathing heavily her eyes fading from pink to sapphire blue. They stood there for a moment before he started to smell tears. Kagome ran out the room leaving behind a guilt ridden Sessomaru.

Ooooooooo

Back at the Tashio mansion Kagome cried into Rin's lap. The brown eyed girl petted the older girl's hair while cooing soothingly. Rin had grown in years since Sessomaru adopted her as a daughter of the moon. She was now a five foot four demoness with big brown eyes in an orange checkered kimono who was kind beyond her years.

"It's okay Kagome. I'm here."

"How could he?" Kagome cried. "Hojo was right! I never should have-" She didn't get to finish as another sob racked her body.

“Higurashi”

"Speak of the devil. Hello father" regarded Rin coldly.

"Rin, I would like to speak to her, alone."

Rin met her father's gaze squarely "I don't think that's a good idea"

The miko gave a watery glare at Sessomaru trying to send him away but she only found herself hoisted over his shoulder. She clawed at his back as he climbed the stairs to his bedroom. Rin watched after them both with sympathy. "Good luck Kagome"

Oooooooooooooo

Sessomaru dropped Kagome on the bed then shut the doors behind him locking them.

"What do you want?" she asked coldly.

"A second chance" he said. "I did not kiss Kagura"

"Funny, because it sure looked like it." she sniffed feeling the tears come up again

"Kagura forced it"

The miko rolled her eyes. Like she was going to believe that. "Why should I believe you?

"Because if I didn't like you would I be willing to give you this?"

Their eyes locked as he carefully reached into his suit and then knelt to one knee. Without looking he took out a little black box.

"Shessomaru what are you doing?"

"I was going to- as you say- put a ring on it"

A hand clapped over her mouth not trusting herself to say anything.

"Will you be my mate, Higurashi?"

For a second Kagome eyed him warily. Jumping off the bed she took his face in her hands "Lord Fluffy, I hate that I love you, but I guess I could become your mate" Kagome giggled as he growled playfully taking her in his arms. He lowered her down to the bed where they sunk into the bed and rejoiced all night long.