What a Difference a Day Makes by watermarkit

Morning

Kagome stretched as she woke up to her bed. Or rather a bed. Slowly realizing that the sheets covering her were not of the pink variety, she jolted straight out of the bed onto the floor. It was sunrise, and the room, now determined to be of the male species, was lighting up brilliantly. What was not so brilliant was the fact that she was half naked, with the sound of the shower running from the door she was across from. Dashing to the window, she peeked out the window to see her car parked across the street.

"Dammit where's my purse? And my keys - oh kami, my keys!" She searched frantically.

The click of the bathroom door stopped her dead. Slowly turning around she was relieved that the door had just opened by itself. The door probably wasn't closed properly. Or did he do that on purpose?

"No time to think now - you have to get out of here NOW!" Dressing while searching for her keys she passed the bathroom door again.

"Why is my purse…" on the counter by the sink. Right next to the shower. WHY is her purse next to the shower?!

"Great…." as she peeked her head in the bathroom. Grabbing her purse would mean she would be seen by said person in the shower. Unless he had his eyes closed. Duh. Alright just reach for your purse, Kagome. Its just an stone's throw away. Reach... REEEACH..

"YES!" as she claimed her prize.

"Kagome, what are you doing?"

"Dammit Sesshomaru!" she said as she slipped and dropped the contents of her purse all over the floor, "You know I'm not supposed to be here!" she whispered furiously.

"If by 'here' you mean in my bathroom while I'm showering, you know that's not entirely true." he said, smirking as he grabbed a nearby towel.

"My mother is going to kill me!"

"No she isn't," said Sesshomaru while stepping out of the shower, "Just tell her you were at Sango's again."

"Do you know how many times I've used Sango as an excuse?" she said from the floor grabbing the last of her dropped belongings, "And I can't keep doing that to her, you know how much my mom loves Sango."

"Yes, I do know. You mother often says how Sango is like a second daughter to her. She certainly helps with putting some sense into your younger brother." as he kissed her forehead, "And it -is- five in the morning by the way. I don't know why you're in such a rush."

Kagome huffed and looked up at him with the intention of giving a death glare but immediately blushed instead. Her view from the floor was definitely worth her now soaking wet Kirara plush keychain.

"C-cause!" She said defiantly and struggled to stand up.

"Because?"

"Because...I need to pee. Get out." and promptly pushed Sesshomaru into the bedroom and closed the door.

Sesshomaru blinked the door and sighed, "Of course you do." Towelling his hair, he went to the windows and peeked through the sheer curtains. The frigid winter windows fogged up from his freshly showered body. He was always a morning person, despite being a night owl as well. Sleeping in general just wasn't worthwhile for him, at least it wasn't until recently. Sleeping with Kagome - actual sleeping- is the pure restful bliss that he had never experienced before. What went on -before- the 'actual sleeping', well….

"Maru I can't find my keys." came the call through the door after a flush was heard and the sink was turned off.

"They're probably in the kitchen." said Sesshomaru, turning from the window and locating some boxers, "Are you hungry at all?" She's always hungry.

"Yes." she replied.

"There's waffle batter in the fridge if you want."

Kagome emerged through the door asking, "Peanut butter too?"

"Yes peanut butter too."

"Yay!" as she skipped to him and wrapped her arms around his neck in a hug.

"You didn't get chunky peanut butter, did you?" she asked with a pout and their noses touching.

"No I didn't. I also have Nutella." as he wrapped his arms around her.

She grinned and pecked him on the lips, "I love you."

"I love you too, Kagome" Sesshomaru said with a warm smile, "with all my heart."

"Mm.." came her response as she nuzzled his bare neck and sighed contently. She yawned and asked, "Why did you get up so early?"

"I couldn't sleep." he stated as he made a grab for his shirt.

Clinging to him, she whined, "Mm..we can try again..." and pulled their embrace towards the bed.

"'Try' like we did last night?" he looked her seriously in the eyes. She woke up fully and blushed. He cracked a grin.

"Maybe..." Kagome said in all seriousness then ducked her head into his chest, embarrassed, "Mou…"

Gently he nudged her with a kiss to lie on the bed then proceeded to take off her mismatched socks. Giggling, she went under the covers and patted the spot next to her. Climbing in next to her, she said, "I'll call mom at 9:00 when she's awake."

"Good." he replied, and kissed her full on the lips. Mornings are definitely worth waking up for.