Chapter II: Meting Rin and Shippo…
"Here's your contract." Inuyasha said.
He dropped the folder on top of his older brother desk. The later raised his head and looked at him. His face was as emotionless as ever.
"Did you get everything done?"
"Yes, I did everything."
"Good, now get out. I have work to do."
Inuyasha snorted and left his brother's office. Ever since they were little, Sesshoumaru has always been cold especially toward him. Well maybe after his mother's death. Since her death, Sesshoumaru had closed up and shut everyone out. He had become cold and emotionless. Inuyasha remembered when they were little. His brother used to play with him. He used to stood up for him when he went to school for the first time. He remembered how he used to follow Sesshoumaru everywhere. He had to admit, he missed these times. When he met Kagome and her sister, he was so jealous of them. The way they acted and cared for each other without caring who was looking. They were so close to each other. He wished he had that kind of relationship with his one and only brother. Hell would probably freeze over before he and Sesshoumaru get along
On his way to the office, he stooped by his secretary's desk. He wanted if he had any messages.
"Hi, Sango." He said.
The pretty brunette raised her head from the computer screen.
"Hi, Inu. How was your trip?" she smiled.
"Fine."
"Did you get the contract?"
"You know I did." He said, smirking.
She laughed.
"You're too arrogant for your own good. Then again you are Sesshoumaru's brother after all."
He smiled.
"Say, have you seen Miroku?"
Sango blushed at the mention of the name.
"No, I haven't seen him today."
"Well, okay. If you do see him before I do, please tell that I need to talk to him."
"Sure."
"Thanks. Do I have any mail today?"
"Yes, you do and I already put them in your office."
"Thank you, Sango."
He went to his office. Just as Sango said, the letters were on his office. He flipped to them. Seeing nothing of importance, he dropped them in the letter holder and sat behind his office. He turned on the computer. Five minutes later, a knock was heard on the door.
"Come in."
Sango walked in, holding a folder.
"What's up."
"Your brother's secretary just dropped this off for you."
She handed him the folder and left. Inuyasha eyed the folder and opened it. He flipped through it and was furious when he saw what his asshole of a brother did.
He quickly got up and waltzed to his brother's office. Not bothering to knock, he stormed in.
"How could you?" he yelled.
"How could I what?"
"That's was my project. How could you take it from me?"
"I could and I did."
"But why?"
"It was a waste of time and money. We don't need these useless expenses."
"What do you mean useless expenses?"
"You've been wining and dining Kouga for the past two months. If you were going to get that contract, you would do so sooner."
"I told you just give a few more days and I'll get your stupid contract."
"My decision is final."
"Where's Kagome. I'm going to tell Kagome about this."
With the last statement, he left the way he came. Sesshoumaru rubbed his temple. God, he hated dealing with his childish little brother. He took a deep breathe and went to his work. Half an hour had not passed before someone else burst into his office uninvited. He raised his to see his wife. She was fuming.
"What now?" he sighed.
"How could you?"
Man, talk about déjà vu.
"What did I do this time, my darling wife?"
"You know damn well what you did."
"If you're talking about cutting back the funding to the shelter, then yes."
"Sesshoumaru, how could you do this? These people need this fund."
"What do you need to fund all of these things? Why can you be satisfied with your orphanage?"
"But…"
"No buts. I'm not going to finance any more of these things."
"That's not fair."
"Well, life is not fair."
"Why are you doing this?"
"If I listen to you and Inuyasha, we'll go broke before the end of the month."
"Broke? Have you seen your banking your banking accounts lately?"
"I know very well what's in my bank accounts."
"Then why don't you share it with the less fortunate?"
"Because, just like me, 'the less fortunate' as you put it can work and make their own fortune."
"Fine, have it your way."
"I intend to, my love. Now if you're done fussing, would you like to accompany me to lunch?"
"Sure. I'm hungry anyway but don't think for a second that I've forgiven you."
"I wouldn't have it any other way."
Minutes later, Kagome was sitting across the table from her husband. They had already ordered their food and were sitting in complete silence. Kagome was still mad at him for cutting the funds to the shelter.
"Are you still sulking, my love."
"I'm not sulking."
"Oh really? Then why do I feel like you wish your hands were around my neck."
"You're just imagining things."
He smirked. The waiter bought their food.
"What are your plans for today?" he asked.
"I'm going to the orphanage. I promised Rin and Shippo that I'll visit today."
"Who are they?"
"Rin is a little girl. She's four years old. Her parents died when she was three and her family dropped her at the orphanage two months ago. Shippo's four. His parents died in a car accident three months ago. We found the remaining of his family but they didn't want him. Apparently, his parents married without their families' blessing so neither side wants the child
"Do they get adopted?"
"Well, yes. We try to find people to adopt them. Just like week, a couple wanted to adopt Shippo but he didn't want to go."
"Why not?"
"He didn't want to leave without Rin."
"Oh!"
"I thought it was kind of sweet."
"If you say so, my love."
"Would you like to meet them? I'm sure they would love to meet you." She asked.
"Nope, I don't."
"Please, Sess. It'll mean a lot to me."
"I don't have the time. I have work to do."
"Please. You don't have to stay long."
"Alright if it means that means to you."
"It does."
"If you're finished, we can leave right away."
"Sure."
He paid for their lunch. She gave the driver the direction to the orphanage. Once inside the limo, she gave her husband a kiss on the cheek. He smiled.
"What was that for?" He asked.
"To say thank you."
She leaned her head on his shoulder and he put his arm around her. He kissed the top of her head and rubbed her arm. She always comfort in his strength. He was always so gentle with her.
They pulled in the parking lot of the orphanage. As soon as they got out the car, kids surrounded them.
"Kagome…Kagome…" They chanted.
"Hey, guys. There's someone I want you to meet." she smiled.
She then proceeded to make the introduction. He watched in awe as she introduced all twenty children to him. She even knew the difference between two twin girls who looked the same to him.
"You remembered all their names?" He asked.
"Well, of course."
"So where are the ones you wanted me to meet?"
"They're inside. Come on, I'll give you a tour."
The inside of the orphanage was welcoming and cozy. He followed her in the living room. The walls were painted in cream color. Paintings were hanging randomly. The living room was furnished with comfortable couches and chairs. There was a chimney giving it a homely feeling. She led him upstairs where she showed the bedrooms. Each room had two little beds and was either painted blue or pink. After that, she showed him the playrooms, the dining room, the classroom.
"We try to make them feel at home as much as possible."
"I can see that."
"Now, come on, you have to meet Rin and Shippo. I promise you're going to love them."
He really doubted that but he didn't tell her that. He could see how much it means to his wife and if having meeting these two children pleases her than so be it. He won't spoil her happiness. At the same time, he couldn't help wondering what she would look like with a child of her own. Her child. Their child. They've never rally talk about having a family of their own but he knew she thought about it. He knew Kagome loved kids. Why else would she buy a shelter and helped the little ones. He had seen the look on her face when the kids came out and met her. It was a look of pure joy and innocence. He liked it. He wanted to keep that look her face for as long as possible.
"Kagome…you came."
Sesshoumaru shook out of his reveries and looked at the little boy. He was barely over three feet with red hair and green eyes. His eyes lit up as he chatted merrily with his wife. He was amazed that she listened patiently and answering all his questions.
"Shippo, I want you to meet Sesshoumaru." She smiled.
"Who's he? Is he going to live here with us too?"
"He's my husband and no, he's not going to live with you and Rin."
"Oh!"
"So where's Rin?"
"I think she's in her room."
"Why don't you and Sesshoumaru get acquainted and I'll go get Rin."
"Okay."
Kagome left the room leaving Shippo and Sesshoumaru together. Shippo eyed him as if he had two heads instead of one.
"Are you really Kagome's friend?"
He nodded.
"Do you want to be my friend?" he asked.
"Don't you have any other friends?"
"Nope. Rin is my only friend."
"Kagome is my only friend too."
"Do you love her?"
"Yes, I love her very much."
"She told me she loves you too."
"Is that so?"
He nodded. Kagome came back with a little girl in her arms. She had long brown her and eyes. She was almost as tall as Shippo.
"Hey Rin, come Sesshoumaru. He's really nice and he's Kagome's husband and only friend." Shippo said.
"What's a husband?" Rin asked.
"I don't know." Shippo shrugged.
Kagome smiled as she watched Shippo and Rin bombarded her husband with questions. For someone who always looked so cold in the business world, he sure looked different with children. He looked, dare she say it, cute. She couldn't help the sense of longing that she felt every time she saw these children. They were so wonderful. She couldn't understand how any human being could refuse or even abandoned them. It was dreadful. She would never let that happen to her child. That's why she was determined to find a home for each one of them. No matter what it took.
Since seeing the way Sesshoumaru interacted with Rin and Shippo this morning, Kagome kept wondering what it would be like to have a child of her own. Now hours later, she was still pondering the same question. She knew Sesshoumaru would make a wonderful father. She turned on her back and stared at the ceiling. She wondered what Sesshoumaru would say if she told him she want a baby. Since they got married, they have never talked about having a family. There wasn't any hurry. They were both young. She was twenty-six and he was twenty-eight so their biological clock was still ticking and will be for quite some time. It's just that she wanted a child so badly.
She sighed and sat up on the couch. Sitting here and wallowing in self-pity wasn't going to get her the baby she wanted. He will probably freak. She knew that she couldn't be blunt about it. She has to subtle about it. She got up and walked toward her husband's office. As usual after dinner, Sesshoumaru was sitting in his office behind his computer. He raised his head when he heard her entered.
"What's wrong, my love?" he asked.
"Nothing."
She walked behind his office and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"I'm bored." She said.
"Well that didn't come out as planned." She thought. Sesshoumaru turned his chair around, wrapped his arms around her waist, and brought her to sit on his lap.
"What do you want me to do about it?" He asked.
"Take me out?"
"Alright."
"Would you really?"
"Of course."
"Great."
"Now tell me. Where would you like to go?"
"Dancing. I want to go dancing."
"And?"
"And I want you to bring me home and make love to me all night."
"Well, come on, my lady. The night awaits." He smiled.
Author's note: The second chapter of this story is done. Please review and let me know what you think