Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, or the other characters.

Frustration, My Number One Feeling

Chapter 2

Once again I woke to the sound of my alarm. For some reason this sound is beginning to aggravate me, when it never did before. Maybe that's a sign, oh well.

I got up slowly, making sure to stretch first and then headed to my bathroom. Today I had to go to work. Turns out they need to talk to me so I have to come in on my day off.

FLASHBACK

I was sleeping rather peacefully when I hear a loud ringing. At first I had no idea what it was. I try to focus and think. Then I realize that the ringing noise is my phone.

I bolt out of bed, which I regret because I wound up doing a nice face plant on the ground because I failed to notice that my foot was tangled in the sheet, and raced to the kitchen.

I answered the phone quickly before whomever it was hangs up.

"Hello?" I mumble as I rub my nose. I am amazed that I didn't get a bloody nose. I took quite the fall.

"Kagome Higurashi?" The voice asks. I then realize that the voice belongs to my head boss, Mr. Takahashi. He runs the fourth floor department.

I quickly remove my hand from my nose. "Yes, this is she." I say quickly.

"Morning Ms. Higurashi, I have a favor to ask. I know this is your day off, but I was hoping you could come in. Sesshomaru and I need to speak with you." said Mr. Takahashi.

"Sure, umm…what time do you need me?" I ask.

"Is seven okay with you?" he replies.

I look at the clock on my coffee maker. I reads 4:30 a.m. "Yes, seven is fine." I say.

"Good, I'll see you then Ms. Higurashi." he says before he hangs up.

I stare at the phone for awhile before shaking it off and going back to bed.

END FLASHBACK

It's now 6:40 a.m. I did a double take at the clock. It can't be 6:40! I could have sworn I reset my alarm for five! Instead I must have set it for six. I quickly rush out the bathroom. I shouldn't have taken that extra long shower. I dash towards my room and put on a flowing, purple, knee length skirt and a white blouse. I don't even have time to do my routine.

I guess I can go one day without doing it. I quickly eat and then grab my keys, making sure to lock my door before I leave.


Rushing down the steps on my apartment complex, I make a beeline for my car.

Once I get in I see that I only have fifteen minutes to get there. It usually takes me twenty and that's pushing it. I hope there aren't any cops out today.

I deserve a trophy; I made it to the firm in ten minutes. That has got be a world record. Quickly jumping out of my musings, I lock my car and rush through the doors. The elevator could not take any longer. I finally reach the eighth floor with two minutes to spare.

I make a mad sprint to Sesshomaru's office door. Skidding to a halt, I adjust myself quickly and knock.

"Enter." a voice said on the other side of the door. The voice was a deep baritone so I'm guessing that it was Sesshomaru speaking.

I grab the handle and slowly open the door. Once inside I take a seat in front of Sesshomaru's desk.

Sesshomaru is standing off to the right of his desk, facing the window. In his seat is Mr. Takahashi, his father.

I wonder what I could have done for Mr. Takahashi to come here. He never comes here. Oh no, what if they found out about Inuyasha coming to my home last night? What if I am about to get fired? I quickly start to panic. I never gave it much thought as to why they would be calling me in on my day off and Mr. Takahashi no less. This must be serious.

"I'll begin this meeting as soon as Inuyasha arrives." said Mr. Takahashi.

Now I was really freaking out. If they were waiting for Inuyasha then it would definitely have to do with him being at my apartment last night. I'm sure it doesn't involve his work ethnics because he has been screwing up files ever since he started here. Leave it to Inuyasha to be late. I thought. I'm probably about to get fired and he takes his time getting here.


I leaned against the door outside Sesshomaru's office. I could have sworn I was going to get fired. But what really happened makes me wish I was getting fired.

FLASHBACK

I sit there nervously, waiting for Inuyasha to get his butt in here. Sesshomaru continues to look out the window with his hands clasped behind his back. Mr. Takahashi sits calmly at the desk.

I wonder if they are always this calm when they are about to fire someone.

Of course, not long after I have had a mental break down, Inuyasha strolls right in, taking a seat next to me.

Ever since last night he hasn't even so much as looked in my direction. Granted, I haven't seen him until right now but still.

Once he is seated, Sesshomaru turns from the window and faces us. Mr. Takahashi looks up from some papers and takes a deep breath.

"I have called both of you in here today because I have a proposition for the both of you." explained Mr. Takahashi.

He took another deep breath and flipped through some of the papers that were laid out before him. Then he continued, "I have recently been informed about a huge case that is coming up. Since you are my best worker, Ms. Higurashi, I was hoping that you and my sons can work together in preparing the paper work. My son, Inuyasha, could use some guidance and you are just the person to give it. This is one of the biggest cases this firm has seen in years. It is going to take a lot of hard work to get it ready in time. The first court date is in a month and we need to begin working right away. Sesshomaru will be the main lawyer in this case and any questions need to be run by him. He will supervise your work and make sure to let you know if anything else is needed."

I must have had a funny look on my face because both Mr. Takahashi and Sesshomaru were giving me strange looks.

"Will this be alright with you Ms. Higurashi?" asks Mr. Takahashi.

It took me a minute to register what he said. I was too busy being shocked that I was going to have to work with Inuyasha for who knows how long. That is twice as bad as being fired.

"Yes, that is fine." I said.

After he confirmed my answer with a sharp nod, I was excused.

END FLASHBACK

Here I am now sitting in my cubicle, trying to regain my composure, when Inuyasha finally emerges from the elevator. I don't know why they held him back, something about having to talk personally to him.

"Hey, Kagome." said Inuyasha as he walked over to me.

At first he just stands there, staring at the ground. Then he slowly looks up at me. The look on his face stuns me. He shows guilt and if you look close enough, excitement. I would suppose the excitement is because we are being forced to work together. Personally, I don't see anything exciting about it.

"Hello Inuyasha." I reply with a calm tone.

He looks at me for a moment trying to see if I was mad at him. I'm only irritated that I am stuck working with him, but I presume he already knows that.

"I'm sorry about last night; I didn't mean to treat you like that. I know you were only trying to help and I appreciate it." said Inuyasha.

I was a little taken back from his sudden apology. I know for someone like him that must have taken a lot of effort. It's not everyday that Inuyasha admits he's wrong.

I get up out of my seat and make my way around to were he is standing. Slowly he turns to face me with a confused look on his face. Then, without me even knowing why, I hug him.

For a minute he goes rigid, and then he timidly wraps his arms around me.

I will never admit this, but it feels so nice to have him holding me. He is so warm and soft. Of course I can still feel the hard muscles underneath his shirt.

"It's okay Inuyasha; I know you were just upset. You don't have to apologize." I whisper in his ear. I might be wrong, but I think I felt him shiver for a moment.

Then before I was ready, he backed away. Now he stands there, with a shocked and surprised look on his face. It was just a hug Inuyasha. I roll my eyes. He is so dramatic.

"So, we better get started on this case. I don't have anything to do today so do you want to get some lunch and then start working?" I ask.

He stands there for a minute then he nods his head somewhat. I giggle lightly and then grab my jacket and purse and head to the elevator.

I turn a little to see if he is following, and was surprises me is the slight smile on his face. So he did like the hug. When he catches up to me, we get on the elevator and head to my car. Along the way I allow a small smile to grace my own features.