More Than Friends

Kidnapped.

Kagome was laying on the couch with her head on Sesshoumaru's lap as they watched a romantic comedy, but she was busy thinking rather than paying attention to the movie. I can't believe how well the past several weeks have gone. Sesshoumaru treats me better than I've ever been treated by any other person.

Since he had begun courting her, he had treated her like a queen.

She had received a few expensive gifts, he did anything she wanted, and she now lived in his apartment with him.

Although, it was also becoming obvious that he was having a harder time fighting his own instincts since he couldn't seem to keep his hands to himself.

She loved every second she spent with him and at this point she was sure she returned his feelings. She just wasn't sure she trusted that he truly felt this way for her. She was constantly waiting for him to get bored with her and leave. One of her friends had fallen in love with the most charming boy they had ever met, but then once they were married he beat her to the point that she nearly died. She had a hard time believing in the type of connection that Sesshoumaru talked about since she wasn't a demon. She was in love with a demon and she refused to admit it for fear that it was all a sick joke. She jumped a little when Sesshoumaru started to gently scratch her head.

"If you don't tell me what is worrying you, I can't fix it." Sesshoumaru pointed out softly.

She closed her eyes and started to relax under the gentle touch of his claws. "Personal issues," she muttered.

"Such as," he coaxed.

Should I tell him? Kagome mentally debated the pros and cons for a moment before she finally decided to speak. "Like sorting out my feelings about you as a person."

His muscles tensed slightly, but it was enough for her to feel. "And?"

"And, I'm terrified. I'm terrified that you're going to be like every other person I've put my trust in. You'll either get bored, or you'll realize you never actually had feelings for me and you were just confused," she admitted softly.

He released a sigh and leaned his head back to look up at the ceiling.

"What has that half breed done to you?" Since he didn't seem to be asking her, Kagome kept quiet and waited for him to continue talking. "Kagome, I am nothing like Inu Yasha. The fact that you are a reincarnation means nothing to me. To allow that fact to lower your self-esteem is ridiculous.” He lifted his head to look her in the eye. “I love you, more than you'll ever be capable of comprehending as a human."

"How do I know you mean that though," she asked softly.

His eyes softened as he smiled down at her. "Have you ever known me to be a liar?"

"No." Kagome tried to look away, but he grabbed her chin to make her look him in the eye.

"Have you ever heard that saying about old dogs and new tricks? Why would I change my habits at this point?"