A Sweet Beginning by kaoruhana
Jealous
Title: Jealous
Author: Kaoruhana
Prompt: Six-Course Challenge – Intermezzos
Genre: Romance
AU/CU: Alternate Universe
Rating: T
Warnings: OC characters
Word Count: 904
Summary: Sesshomaru and Kagome both have guests come visit.
A/N: Third installment of “A Sweet Beginning”
Sesshomaru nervously stood outside his neighbor’s door wondering whether or not to go in. Finally, he rang the doorbell deciding that since he had given his word to come to Higurashi-san’s house for dinner he would do so. He waited only a short while before a man opened the door. He was young, around the same age as he himself Sesshomaru guessed. He looked a little like Higurashi-san but unlike Higurashi-san’s warm coffee-brown eyes the man’s eyes were a dark violet nearly bordering on black.
“Hello.” The man stated looking at him. “I’m Higurashi Miroku and you are?” Sesshomaru hastily replied.
“Taisho Sesshomaru.” Miroku’s eyebrows rose as he nodded his head.
“Nice to meet you Taisho-san. Come in.” Sesshomaru entered his neighbor’s house. He slipped off his shoes and followed Higurashi-san’s brother into the living room noting that while their houses both had the same layout hers had a cozier appeal compared to his. Once they were in the living room, Miroku announced Sesshomaru’s arrival.
“Souta, Shippo.” The two men who were lounging on the sofa watching a soccer game looked up. “This is Taisho-san.” Immediately their eyes lit up in recognition and Sesshomaru had to wonder if there was a reason behind that. Had they heard about him from Higurashi-san?
“Nice to meet you.” The youngest announced. “I’m Shippo.” The other brother was the last to introduce himself.
“And I’m Souta.” Sesshomaru nodded as the two moved around and indicated that he was to take a seat. He took a seat and the questioning began.
“So you’re the man who has become my sister’s friend.” It was a statement said by Miroku but Sesshomaru understood the underlying implicit question underneath it. He was after all an older brother himself and he wouldn’t hesitate to skin alive anyone that harmed his little sister.
“Yes.” He answered with a tone of authority. He wanted the men to understand that he didn’t view Higurashi-san as a mere throw-away item. She was important to him and she was his interest. He wanted to get to know her not just discard her.
“What are your interests in Kagome?” Souta questioned as he looked towards the kitchen to make sure his sister was still busy.
Sesshomaru wasn’t sure how to answer him. Did he want to date her? Of course he did, but she had just recently said she wasn’t in the dating mood. Did he want to pursue a relationship with her? Yes. But how was he going to tell that to Higurashi-san’s three brothers?
“I want to date her when she feels interested.” He stated finally not knowing how this would sound to the three men. Surprisingly, they laughed at his words.
“When she’s interested? That’s a good one!” Shippo managed to say between bouts of laughter. “Gosh you’re dense!” Sesshomaru was utterly confused. Did that mean that Higurashi-san was interested in him as well all along? His thoughts were cut short when the woman herself walked into the living room.
“Taisho-san!” she greeted with a smile, “I’m glad you could come.” She noticed that the four men were sitting together and laughing at something so she couldn’t help but have the smile on her face grow. “And I see you’ve met my brothers.”
He nodded unable to answer. She looked absolutely radiant today he mused with a smile. The black dress she was wearing managed to bring out the best features in her.
“Well dinner’s ready so why don’t we go eat?”
* * * * *
A few hours later, Sesshomaru stepped out the door with Kagome following. She had managed to pry him away from her brothers for a few minutes while she said her goodbyes to him outside.
“Thank you for coming Sesshomaru-san.” She hadn’t managed to notice the change she made until she had said it and she blushed. Sesshomaru caught onto it immediately and his eyes widened in happiness.
“Thank you for inviting me Kagome-san.” He paused and smiled as his words took on the desired effect. Just as he was about to ask her something else he heard his name being shouted. Turning, Sesshomaru saw a figure by his mailbox.
“Rin?” he asked as he made his way over. What was she doing here? Wasn’t she supposed to be at home?
“Sesshomaru.” She ran to him and he embraced her as she silently cried.
“Rin,” he cooed gently as he spoke, “what’s wrong?”
“I can’t go back home ever. They’ll never take me back.” Sesshomaru gently rubbed her back and probed her for answers but she refused to reply. Silently, Sesshomaru did the only thing he could, he held her until she fell asleep. He picked her up and saw Kagome standing silhouetted by her front door.
“Is she okay Taisho-san?” She asked carefully not noticing the way Sesshomaru’s eyes narrowed in distaste at her use of Taisho instead of Sesshomaru.
“She fell asleep.” He answered her before moving to take her inside.
“Taisho-san?” He turned back to his neighbor. “Who is she?” Sesshomaru didn’t see the harm in telling her.
“She’s my little sister Rin.” He answered moving towards his house again. When he was at the door he heard Kagome call his name again.
“Yes?”
“I just wanted you to know that if you need any help you can always come get me,” she answered hesitantly before adding, “Sesshomaru-san.”
He confirmed her statement with a nod as he walked inside his house. It was when he was inside the house, that he realized something. She had only referred to him as Taisho-san again when she saw him with Rin. Had Higurashi-san been jealous? Sesshomaru couldn’t help but let out a laugh at her. If she was jealous, well he didn’t mind her being cold towards him. After all, that meant good news to him- she was interested after all.