Whew! Another chapter! I was reading chapter 1 last night and found myself staring in horror because stupid fanfiction deleted some of the stuff in it! But don't worry, the chapter still makes sense, but it made me kind of mad. I'm surprised at how many people viewed this for the first chapter! I'll do my best for you guys. REVIEWING WOULD BE APPRECIATED GREATLY!
Chapter 2 – Becoming a Maid
"Why is she still here?" Sesshomaru eyed Kagome suspiciously.
"You know, weren't you trying to hire some extra maids the other day? You were handing out flyers to some of the customers." Inuyasha said between bites of his breakfast. He didn't have the best table manners.
"Yes, but I don't hire people that will give my café a bad reputation," Sesshomaru said coldly, stabbing invisible knives into Kagome's heart.
"Excuse me," She sprang up from her chair. I have got to get this job, no matter what! "I'm a really hard worker and I get the job done right. I swear I won't be a burden to you. I'll only help your business and draw in more customers. I won't fail you! And if I do, I'll let you punish me in anyway you see fit. So please, please don't turn me away." Kagome bowed to the man, waiting for a response.
"Here that? You can punish her the way you see fit." Kagome blushed at Inuyasha's remark.
"Very well. I'll hire you. But you will be on probation for the first month and if you mess up, I won't hesitate throwing you out on the street again."
Kagome couldn't help but realize how he said again. "Thank you, sir! You won't be disappointed!"
"The shop opens at noon and closes at nine. Since we're short handed, you'll be working often." Sesshomaru warned, trying to make the girl waver.
"No problem!" Things are finally starting to change!
"Daddy, I'm ready!" Rin came bounding down the stairs in a cute sailor uniform. "Oh, is uncle's friend still here? My name's Rin. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"The pleasure's all mine." Kagome smiled at the adorable little girl. She reminded her of herself when she was still little.
"Let's go Rin." Sesshomaru commanded, the little girl skipping after him.
"She's so cute! How old is she?" Kagome couldn't see how that little girl was related to her father.
"She's eight, but she's adopted. To this day, I have no clue why he suddenly took her in. It was like Hitler adopting a Jew." Inuyasha smirked at his own joke.
"That's so racist! Someone might shoot you for that!"
"Why, are you worried about me now?" Inuyasha shot a too-die-for smile at her.
"Not in the slightest." She turned away from him.
"The maids usually get to work an hour early to get changed and get the food ready. So we have about three hours to ourselves. Is there anything you needed to do?"
"No, not really," Life is so lonely I only work these days…
"Good, that means you can come to town with me." Inuyasha threw his plate into the sink. "I've got some things to do."
"Really? You want me to go with you?" Wouldn't that look like a date?
"Yeah, why not? It'll kill time."
"This is so cool! I haven't been in this part of town in ages." Kagome admired all of the expensive shops.
"How old are you?" Inuyasha asked while texting someone on his phone.
"Oh, I'm 18. You don't have to be 21 to be a maid, right?" Kagome asked nervously. I should have lied!
"No, you actually have to be 16 or up. Our youngest maid is still in high school."
"How many others are there?" She asked excitedly. I wonder what the others are like.
"We currently only have four other maids besides you. They all are cute enough to attract customers luckily."
Kagome suddenly felt like she was at a disadvantage. "Am I cute enough to do that?"
Inuyasha blushed, "I don't know. We'll have to wait and see."
"Didn't you hear? Koga's gang has been acting up again. I heard they…" A couple of girls said as they walked by.
"Koga? Didn't someone mention that name last night? I don't even know. My mind is such a blur." Kagome pondered.
"Those guys who were molesting you last night, they 'work' for him. The guy is nothing but trouble. Stay away from guys like him."
"Yeah, but didn't they say something about him? I can't remember and it's going to nag at me all day!" She huffed.
"This is the store I want to go too," Inuyasha pulled in the confused girl.
"Huh? Isn't this a kid's store?" Kagome looked around at all of the toys and candy. "What are you, like, five?"
"No, I'm 20. I only came to visit a worker here. Feel free to look around while I'm gone." Inuyasha waved at her as he headed for the register.
"What a guy. He drags me into a kids store and then leaves me all alone. Honestly…"
"Is there a Myoga in yet?" Inuyasha asked one of the workers.
"No, but I'm here. What can I help you with sir?" The girl giggled.
"What time does he normally get in?" Inuyasha ignored the puppy dog look that the girls always gave him.
"He doesn't work on Saturday's, only Monday through Friday. What's your name?"
"Thanks," Inuyasha turned away from the girl, totally dissing her question. "Now where'd that girl go?" He found Kagome cuddling with what looked like a stuffed animal. "Who's the childish one now?"
"Don't scare me like that! I used to have something like this when I was younger." Kagome admired the stuffed fox.
"Wouldn't a kid rather enjoy a puppy or kitty or something?" He glanced at the fox, noticing nothing cute about it.
"I guess, but someone very special to me gave me something similar. I lost it awhile ago though. It can't be helped." Kagome placed the fox back. "Did you talk to your friend?"
"Why don't you buy it if you want it?" He couldn't help but notice how fascinated she was by the thing.
"Oh, it's much too expensive for me! I could never afford something like that!"
Inuyasha examined the toy's tag, "It's ten dollars."
"I know right!" Kagome looked sadly at the toy. "I have to save everything I have left!"
"This is so stupid. Come on," He walked back up to the register. "I want this thing, please."
"No! You don't have to do that! I wouldn't want you buying something that much for me!"
"It's ten dollars. I'm pretty sure I can afford it." He rolled his eyes.
"Oh, you have a girlfriend." The worker glared at the girl. "You have pretty weird taste in kid's toys."
"You have really bad taste in make-up. Just ring up the damn thing." Inuyasha glared at her. The worker gasped and looked like she was about to burst into tears. He didn't even deny about me being his girlfriend, Kagome blushed.
"H-Here you go. Please have a nice day," The worker cautiously handed Kagome the bag.
"Thank you. You really didn't have to do that." Kagome hugged the fox and smiled.
"Feh, it was depressing watching you make a big deal over ten dollars."
"Who was your friend you were looking for?"
"He's not worth talking about." Inuyasha said plainly.
"Oh," Kagome bit her lip. What else can we talk about? I don't want to seem awkward…
"How about we do some window shopping before we head back?" Inuyasha proposed, sensing how uncomfortable the girl was.
"Koga, aren't you going after that Inuyasha guy?" Hakkaku asked his leader.
"Yeah, he humiliated you in public!" Ginta added in.
"Shut up! I've got other things to do besides worry about him. But I will be paying him a visit in good time." Koga, the fearless leader of the "Wolf-gang", still couldn't understand how he had been defeated. It just didn't make sense. He never lost in fights. Sure he'd fall back if the other gangs were on his ass, but he never actually lost. His reputation had to be restored, but he'd need a game-plan before he jumped into action.
"Sir! It's Inuyasha again! He took down two of our men last night!" Another member ran into the room, "Both of them have been hospitalized!"
"What? How dare he attack our men!" Ginta turned to face his leader, "We have to do something before word spreads to the other groups!"
"I agree. This could be bad if Naraku and the others find out." Hakkaku sounded worried.
"Don't sweat it you guys. We'll take care of that pathetic excuse for a man in time. There's no way I'd let him walk away freely without answering to me." Koga smirked.
"Welcome back, master!" Three adorable maids greeted Inuyasha and Kagome at the door. "Oh, it's just Inuyasha. False alarm girls." One of the maids rolled her eyes.
"Hey there girls! I brought you all a new friend!" Inuyasha pushed Kagome forward. "Go ahead and introduce yourself."
"My name is Kagome Higurashi. It's a pleasure being able to work with you all," She bowed her head.
"Oh, finally! I've been waiting for that damn old Sesshomaru to hire someone else! I'm Sango." The girl smiled down at her.
"I'm Ayame! I'm only a part-timer since I'm still in high school," The pig-tailed girl winked at her.
"I'm Kaname. It's nice to meet you," A girl with short brown hair bowed in return. (A/N) Kaname Kururugi was featured in the Inuyasha video game 'Secret of the Cursed Mark'. If you don't know her, look her up so you can see her.
"Welcome to Shikon Café! where we cleanse your soul and serve you to your heart's content." The three girls posed for a few seconds before sighing.
"Can't we change our motto? It's so stupid and cheesy," Sango crossed her arms around her chest.
"That's not my decision. Show her to Kagura so she can be fitted into a uniform." Inuyasha turned for the door, "I'll be checking on you in a few hours."
"Come on Kagome, employees are aloud to use the back." Sango and Ayame pulled on the girl's arms. "Kaname, watch for customers!"
"By myself? Why are you both going?" Kaname looked outside nervously.
"Kagura, the newbie is here!" Ayame called out.
"Oh, the one who's on probation? Good, good." A woman still in regular clothes stepped out from inside a closet. "I have a uniform for you that our last maid wore. Let's hope you're not fat."
"Why you," Kagome glared at the woman.
"Don't be too pissed. Kagura is the head maid and helps Sesshomaru run the place. She thinks she has high authority because of it." Sango whispered.
"Yeah, she's a jerk to everyone," Ayame stuck her tongue out quickly at her and giggled.
"Alright, here. Change quickly and I'll show you the basics of being a maid. Now go!" Kagura threw the uniform at the girl.
"Yes ma'am!" Kagome hurriedly changed, not wanting to be docked points for being too slow.
"Wow, you look so cute!" Sango admired the black laced uniform.
"Yeah, your body measurements sure do fill out that outfit," Ayame laughed.
"Hurry up! Customers will start coming soon!" Kagura's voice boomed from within the café.
"Yes ma'am!" Kagome ran out to face her boss.
"Whenever a customer comes in, you must greet them with the phrase 'Welcome back, Master'. If you are attending to other customer's, then don't worry about it. Every hour you and the other maids will gather in the middle of the room and say our café's catch phrase. Sango will show you the pose you'll have to make. Also, there is no flirting with the customers or exchanging of personal numbers or emails what so ever! Please refrain from allowing boyfriend's to come in and watch you work. You are to always address the boys as 'master' at the end of your sentences and girls as 'my lady'. Orders are to be taken into the back kitchen where our chef shall make them. Check back every five minutes to see if the food is ready. Are there any questions?" Kagura glared down at Kagome as she processed all of the new information.
"No ma'am!"
"Then get to work. I'll be keeping my eye on your performance today," Kagura turned and headed back to the kitchen.
"I hope I don't mess up," Kagome sighed.
"Don't worry Kagome. I'll help you out today," Sango patted her back, "I remember my first day!"
"Thanks! I really appreciate it," Kagome smiled at the girl.
"Battle stations ladies! We have customers!" Ayame bounced around excitedly.
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