Sorry it took so long for me to update. I had a few family problems and work for the next school year. Here it is, enjoy.

Symphony of the Masked Faces

"You have a sex life?" Turning around to yell at her once more, I froze as a man walked into the room. And a man he was. Though his white doctor's coat hid a portion of his figure, I knew underneath he was taunt and lean, muscles apparent but not overwhelming. Self pity flooded my senses; Kikyo could get this man and I couldn't? What was wrong with the world? He was gorgeous, of course, Kikyo would never settle for anything less. Yes, his long silver locks and golden eyes were mouthwatering- to a normal person, but I had seen, touched and dated gorgeous men before. Though his looks had made me stumble, I had recovered quickly. What had caught me instantly was his presence. It demanded attention, demanded you to listen. Everyone knows that power has its own brand of sexy, and this was it, formed out of marble and draped in silk. Sesshomaru Taisho was his name. Shit, even his name clung to the air and made it hot. Breaking out of my trance, several thoughts floated to the top of my head, as my mom introduced herself to him.

It wasn't my fault that I had overriding hormones. It wasn't my fault that I was weak willed and could be persuaded quite easily. It wasn't my fault that I was allergic to whatever the hell I had wiped my bum with...and it certainly wasn't my fault that Sesshomaru Taisho is utterly gorgeous (that blame lies with his mum and dad, the hokey pokey and genetics though at the moment I was extremely grateful for the eye candy)...and he was going to examine my rashy bum, poke at it, rub it, and quite possibly spank it.

Shut up brain!

This was not going to be sexy. This was going to be an awkwardly horrible defining moment in my life. Hey, a future dinner party, one too many drinks and he'd be bent over Uncle Donny's shoulder, recalling the story of my red, puss oozing bum. Yes it's official; it's the worst week of my life. Wait, no, scratch that, in about half an hour it's going to be the worst day of my life.

Chapter 2: Hello Kitty Panties

“Hello I’m Sakura Higurashi and I’m Kikyo’s aunt. It is such a pleasure to meet you.” My mom said a smile on her face and I could tell she was happy with the eye candy in front of her. Ha ha, I bet mum could give Kikyo a run for her money.

“The pleasure is all mines Mrs. Higurashi. I am Sesshomaru Taisho.” For some reason I felt that Sesshomaru wasn't a man of many words and I was glad that he was making an effort to have a conversation with my mother.

“Oh call me Sakura, I feel so old when addressed by my last name.” It was weird seeing my mom flirting, was this what she did with men? Maybe I should take notes.

“Of course Sakura, if we’re going to be on first name basis then I insist you call me Sesshomaru.” And he flirts back? Okay, I'm hoping he's just being kind. It would be scandalous (and hilarious) if he broke up with Kikyo for my mom.

“Gladly! Kikyo has told Kagome and I so much about you. It’s nice to finally put a face to the name.” Turning to me, her eyes widened in shock as if she had just realized I was in the room. A small blush crept onto her face and I scowled at her. “Oh where are my manners? Sesshomaru, this is my daughter Kagome.” Thanks for the attention mom, I silently conveyed to her and she gave me a crooked, endearing smile.

“Ah so this is the patient?” he asked sticking his hand out for me to shake. “It is nice to meet you Kagome.” Grasping his hand, I almost flinched at how his hand practically engulfed mines. I suddenly felt very small and for me that was a warning flag. Guys like him were dominating and girls like me, well we weren't going to spend our lives being submissive little wives. Though I appreciated and often sought after men I was attracted to, I knew where to draw my line. He was taken...by my cousin no less. Kikyo had done guy snatching from me but it was only if I didn't have any feelings for him or if she really liked him and I was willing to let him go. Another thing I didn't like was his overwhelming presence, actually I did like it, it made my skin feel tingly but I also knew that meant he was no whipped little boy.

“Hi, it’s great to finally meet you. I’ve been dying to meet you, Kikyo talks of you non stop. Like my mum said earlier, it’s nice finally having a face to put to your name.” Releasing his hand, I discreetly took a step back and settled onto the table, wincing as I did. As if realizing the reason why I was here, he put on his doctors face. A mixture of practiced concern and wisdom.

“Kikyo told me what happened to you and though it can be conceived as comical, I’ve seen many cases of something like this.”

“It was comical on the first day, the second not so much. I was trying to be hygienic.”

“Yes, well let’s go on and take a look. I’ll give you a minute to get ready.” Walking out of the door, I turned to my mom. “Well he seems very nice.” My mom said a smile on her face, obviously pleased with Kikyo's choice.

“Yes mom. As much as I love you, I would feel less nervous about all this if you went back to the waiting room.”

“Why, it’s nothing I haven’t seen. I changed your diapers when you were a child," she said trying to reassure me.

“Yes that was 22 years ago mom, a lot of things have changed and I’d rather not have you see those changes,” and the tattoo above my right butt cheek of small lips that said 'kiss here.' It was only a year or two old and though I was old enough to do what I wanted, I didn't want to hear my mothers mouth.

“Oh please Kagome" she said chiding me.

“Mom…please trust me on this. You don’t want to see this.” Taking me serious for the first time she looked me in the eye.

“Is it bad?” she asked sighing.

“To you? Yes. To him? Not at all. He’s a doctor" I said as if that was suffice. "He’s probably seen worse.” I elaborated.

“Okay Kagome, I’ll be sitting down in the waiting room.” She huffed. Smiling at her, I kissed her on the cheek with a loud smack. “Love you!” I called out as she shuffled out the door. “Love you too” she called back and I knew she wasn’t irritated with me anymore. Moving to the buttons on my jeans, I stiffened when I heard familiar foot steps.

“Oh you’re not ready yet.” He said stating the obvious.

“Yeah I was fighting with my mom- should I take off my jeans or just kind of pull them down?”

“Whichever you’re comfortable with. Why did you send her out of the room?” he asked, one hand flipping through various papers, the other running through his hair.

“Well I didn’t really want my mom to see my tattoo, she’s learned too much today. I think the shock would give her a heart attack.” I said pulling down my jeans and stepping out of them. In my stilettos, small white shirt and hello kitty panties, I was every mans desire. Not that I wanted him to desire me of course, I just loved these panties. Okay well maybe I wanted him to be a tiny bit interested but just enough so it overrided the horror of the ugly rash on my bum.

“Well she’s in the perfect place if she does have one. You have a tattoo on your-“

“Ass? No it’s right above it. It was a stupid little thing you know? More of a dare than anything serious but my mom would kill me. She thinks your body is your temple and she thinks I’ve desecrated it. Should I just kind of bend over or get onto the table and lie flat? I don’t know butt checking etiquette. Sorry if I’m offending you.”

“No it’s fine. You can just stand and bend over the table, rest your arms a bit. I’m sure standing in those heels isn’t the most comfortable.”

“It is actually. If you can walk in heels you can walk on anything.” Bending over the table, I instinctively stuck out my butt, and rested my elbows on the table. “Oh should I have pulled off my underwear or pulled them down? Sorry I must sound idiotic.”

“It’s fine,” he said chuckling. Way to go Kagome, he thinks you have an IQ of a wood chip. “You can pull them down.” Pulling down my underwear, I felt like I was doing something naughty. “Hm, interesting.” He said, settling on a chair and staring at my ass. I felt a wave of heat spread through me followed by ice. Shit, he’s a demon Kagome and he's your cousins man. He can smell those naughty things and it's just wrong because again he is your cousins man. Got to get naughty thoughts out of your head. Um… Inuyasha and Kikyo having sex, ew okay what else…umm mom and Inuyasha having sex... with a goat...dead goats. Yes! Yes! Alright I’m good. As if not noticing my inner turmoil he continued with his observations.

“There is a rather large amount of puss and inflammation.” Hearing him turn away, I heard a pen click and a rushed scribble. Hanging me the paper, I put it in my bag. “I’m prescribing antibiotics and I want you to come to me in a week for another check up. Does it still hurt?” About to reply, I paused when I felt him move closer. Though I couldn’t see what he was doing, my knees gave in the minute he touched me. Whether it was pain from the rash he was touching (in a doctorly way that is) or just from the pleasure of his touch, I almost crumbled to the ground. Caught by the waist, I felt his fingers imprint their warmth into my skin. Here I was, in stilettos, hello kitty panties around my knees... being clutched by a beautiful man. I was feeling hot, itchy, guilty and smug when I realized he wasn’t letting go. It was an image I wanted to seal in my mind, before locking away in my forbidden zone. 'He's off the market Kagome' I told myself and the thought of my cousins pain if she knew what I wanted to do snapped me out of it. And just before I was going to move away Momma Higurashi walked into the room and got a nice, clear look.

Followed by a breakdown.

“Get your hands off my daughter!” my mom screeched. Releasing me suddenly, I hurriedly pulled up my underwear and grabbed my pants. “You are with Kikyo, why are you touching my daughter? I thought you were respectable but it seems I was wrong. Wait till I tell Kikyo what you were doing! Trying to trap Kagome, oh I’m glad I came back in time. And you Kagome! Getting a tattoo! We’re having a serious talk when we get home.” I felt like I was 16 and caught in the act of having sex. It was embarrassing.

“Sakura this is-” Sesshomru started but was cut off by my moms rant.

“Don’t talk to me you…you predator!” my mom yelled. My face turned red. Okay time to step in.

“Mom this is all a misunderstanding. I fell and he caught me!” I said the words slow and loud so it would stick in her head.

“I would believe that, but the look in his eyes was like a wolves! Come on Kagome, we are leaving!” Pulling me out of the room, I mouthed 'sorry' to Sesshomaru and cringed as I passed by nurses, doctors and patients... in my underwear.

“Mom can I just fucking put on my pants?” I was cold and full of shame. My mom was overreacting in the worst way and she wouldn't listen to reason at all. It was like talking to a wall, but a wall that talked and talked and talked.

“Watch your mouth and we’re not stopping till we’re out of this, this- perv palace.”

“I think you’re overreacting.” Hearing whistles from the valet parkers, I flipped them off before jumping into my car, my mom in the passenger seat.

“Can I get your number?” asked one of the guys who I normally would have flirted with.

“Oh screw off.” I cursed and driving like a mad woman, I sped down the streets. “This is what happens when you bring your mother to the doctor’s office.” I mumbled under my breath.

“Mom you really jumped to conclusions. Nothing bad or perverted happened.” But it was like she didn’t hear me.

“Wait till I tell Kikyo! She is going to blow up. He'll regret his actions.” Yeah and then she’ll come after me, thinking I lured him. It wasn't my fault that my body reacted that way to a tiny touch and that he was being a gentleman and not an asshole. I felt bad for his treatment and partially responsible. I needed to calm my mother down and talk some sense into her before she did something stupid...like say some nonsense to Kikyo and the rest of the family. After that mess is sorted, I'll go back and apologize to him. Yes, that's the plan. Turning the corner, I saw the shrine in the distance. For some reason I had a feeling my plan wouldn't work out exactly how I wanted to. So close to the shrine that I could see Souta in the kitchen window, I realized my feeling was dead on.

Kikyo's car was parked across the street.

Finding a parking, I shut off the engine and turned to my mom. I wouldn't have time to work this out in the house over a cup of tea. I had to do this now before she blabbed.

"Mom we need to talk about what happened. It wasn't his fault, I-"

"Don't worry Kagome. Momma will solve this." she said and quickly jumped from the car before I could stop her.

"Kikyo! Kikyo! I need to talk to you!" my mom yelled, a few feet from the shrine. Seeing Kikyo come out I cursed. Pulling on my pants, I cursed myself for buying these Diesel jeans so small, it wasn't my fault the material stretched after you wore it a few times. Finally getting them on, I umbuckled myself, and getting out of the car I ran over to mom watching as Kikyo's expression turned from happy to concerned to sad and then to anger. Shit, I'm too late. Reaching mom, she turned to me and said "I told Kikyo that he was touching you and doing innapropriate things." God for a woman who was so wise, she could be so stupid.

"Kikyo it's not what-" I started but was cut off by a fierce look. She was shaking, whether in anger or sadness or both, I couldn't tell.

"Save it, I know you're trying to be nice about it but I really don't want to hear it. Tell me..is it true?" The pain in her voice was almost too much to take and I knew that she really cared for him.

"It's true" I rushed out because in fact it was true that he had touched me even if it wasn't sexual. "But he was just picking me up after I fell. He had touched the rash trying to figure out if it had hurt or not and my knees gave out from the pain" or pleasure, I couldn't really tell. Shut up brain. "That's all that happened. Momma came into the room as soon as he was steadying me on my feet and she jumped to unnecesary conclusions." Turning to my mom I glared at her, annoyed at her overreacting and for almost being a catalyst for a breakup. It was ridiculous. "You should apologize to him for being so rash. From what I observed he really cares for Kikyo and he should have the family's blessing. We probably all look like nut jobs." I berated her. She pouted and I knew she was half dissapointed in herself, half irritated at being yelled at.

"Are you sure?" Kikyo asked, suspicious. Eying her irritably, I nodded my head. What was it with this family and not being able to comprehend anything I said. Mentally rubbing my forehead, I knew as soon as this conversation was over, I was going home and fixing myself a nice, strong drink.

"Well" Kikyo said, releasing a relieved sigh, the anger fading from her face. "I'm glad for that. Thanks for clearing it up Kagome. I knew he would never do anything to hurt me." She smiled. "When you find someone you care about as much as I care about him, any little thing gets blown out of proportion. It's love." She smiled again and I affectionately pulled a lock of her hair. I was happy she had finally found someone whom she loved and loved her back just as much. It gave me hope that I could find that one day. Hugging Kikyo and my mother goodbye, I made my way back to my car, anxious to get home. But I had one last task to do. It was time for some damage control and an apology to a wronged doctor.

I know this is short but if I carefully planned out what is going to happen when and if I put in the next part, this chapter would be obscenely long. This is a little getting to know the characters a little more in depth chapter. Plus I haven't updated in a while so I wanted to give you all something to munch on, anyways!

Hehe thought I was going to drag that out eh? Nope this is just a tiny little problem compared to what is going to happen in the next chapters. This is more of a catalyst or a step up to a big fight between Kagome and Sesshomaru. A few things I wanted to adress!

1) Kagome's mom seems irritating but I wrote her that way for a reason. No parent is perfect and every parent becomes unreasonable when it comes to their offspring no matter how old their child is. Imagine walking into a room and seeing a man (your nieces man) pressed up against your daughter. You would jump to conclusions. Most parents don't like to listen or hear when they are wrong, Kagome's mom is no different. She'll be going back to normal mommy status so no more crazy outburts till the end that is.

2) I made Sesshomaru more civil and able to have a conversation to those he isn't very close with because well, he needs to communicate with people every day, especially because he's a doctor. He won't be a person who will talk a lot but he won't always be answering with one worded responses.

3) There won't be any cat fights between Kikyo and Kagome for Sesshomaru, aint happening.

4) I know this is a Sesshomaru and Kagome piece but it's going to take a while for these things to build up. Kagome does think he is attractive but she also thinks he's a bit overwhelming. Plus he's with her cousin, she wouldn't do that to Kikyo. Don't worry there will be more Sesshomaru and Kagome moments in the next chapters but don't expect anything massive till chapter 5 or 6.

Anyways I hope you enjoyed! Review!!