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Kagome got out of the bathtub and got ready for bed. Before going to bed, she went to check on Shippo. "Hey Shippo, you sleepy yet?" She asked as she sat down on the edge of his bed. He was up, just staring out the window. "Mommy?" "Yes?" "Can I ever have siblings or a father?" This question took Kagome off guard and she looked at him questionably. "Honey, I'm not dating anyone right now, and I can't handle you, me, and your pig of an uncle Souta. I'm sure if the right person comes along, I'll get him and you'll have a father…until then, it'll be us, don't you like that?" Shippo sighed and looked at his adopted mom. "But, I don't even remember my father…can't you try to hurry it up and find someone?" She smiled at his innocence and kissed his forehead. "Shippo, you can't rush fate. Sometimes she likes to take her time." Shippo groaned, but excepted her explanation and left it. "Night momma." "Night Shippo." She kissed his forehead again before tucking him in and cutting his light off. After exiting the room, she closed it quietly behind her and headed towards her room at the end of the hall.
Sesshoumaru got back to his mansion and was walking in, a sleepy Rin in his arms. He smiled a little at her, the smile reserved for her only. He wondered if he was going to ever love anyone else besides Rin ever again. He then frowned slightly. He didn't want to die alone and before he knows it, Rin is going to grow up and leave him. He didn't want to be alone…to grow old and be put in a nursing home or worse. He wondered if he could find a person anytime soon…maybe it's Kagome Higurashi…His frown deepened at the thought. Try as he might, he couldn't take his mind off of her. No matter what, and he didn't even know why. He sighed a little as he laid Rin down on her bed and he kissed her brow before going to bed himself. Hopefully tomorrow would be a better day.
Xx The Next Day xX
Kagome woke up to the blaring of her evil alarm clock yet again as she got out of bed, very carefully. After stretching, she went to her closet and pulled out her clothes, then sat down on her bed, brushing out her hip length black hair. She decided to put it half up and half down today, leaving it trailing down her back. After getting dressed, she put on the normal makeup and stepped back from the mirror, looking herself over to make sure nothing was out of place. She then put on her glasses and looked once more. Today she was wearing a deep red suit dress that ended at the knees. It hugged her curves, yet again it was appropriate. She put on slippers the same color of the dress and walked out. She was happy to find Souta and Shippo already eating breakfast. After pouring herself some orange juice, she grabbed a piece of toast and looked at her family. Souta was reading the newspaper while Shippo was trying to talk to him.
Smiling to herself, she sat down and then after looking at the calendar, groaned. "Souta, you know that dad's business ball thingy is coming next week…why so soon again?" He stopped reading and looked at his sister as he answered, "It's only so soon because he is going to be gone when the real time comes…he's also meeting all the other big companies…including Taishou Inc…I wonder what's gonna happen this year?" Kagome shook her head and rubbed her temples like she was getting a headache. "I have no idea…but I hope that my boss doesn't go…he's a living, breathing popsicle, but hey, it could be worse…he could hate children. If that were to ever happen, I would purify him until several life times are over…" Souta laughed. "I'm sure you would…Well, time for y'all to go, off with you!" He made shooing motions as if trying to make her go. She laughed, grabbed her car keys, grabbed Shippo and was about to exit before she turned and nailed him with a glare. "If the same thing happens today that happened yesterday, consider yourself dead and fed to a homeless person." With that, she left leaving behind a shaking Souta.
When she arrived at school, she sent Shippo to the auditorium, where all the other children wait, and went to her room. Sitting down, she got ready for another day at school. Her thoughts kept on drifting to the ball and she kept wondering if her boss was going to be there. For some unexplained reason, she felt exited at the concept of seeing her hot-beyond-belief boss there. She felt a strange attraction to him. She had the distinct feeling that there's more to him than meets the eye…but she could be wrong. For now, she was going to stick to him being her boss.
Sesshoumaru growled to himself. Boy does he hate these balls…((A/N no pun intended…heh heh…anywho)) and it happens to be an important ball. He has to go to it no matter what because of his father. Boy how does he hate his father right now. He ran a hand through his hair as he sat in his office, Rin already in the auditorium. He sighed for the umpteenth time and got up. He could feel something was going to happen today…something unusual. He shrugged it off and went to make his rounds.
Kagome smiled at her class as they filed in and she got started. The class passed normally and soon the bell rang for lunch. Instead of going to the lunchroom, she stayed in her room and worked on her computer. A few minutes after she had gotten on, there was a knock on her door and she bade them enter. And who entered you ask? Well, no other than Sesshoumaru Taishou.
He didn't know why, but he got the urge to go to Kagome's room. Upon seeing her in there by herself, he knocked on the door and entered after her was told to. He saw her rubbing the bridge of her nose and sigh. She turned to him and stood up, bowing. "Hello, Mr. Taishou. How can I help you?" "Why aren't you with the other teachers at lunch?" "Sorry, sir, but I'm not that social a person." "Ah, well I know that well. Would you mind if I joined you?" "No, go right ahead." He sat down beside her as she turned back to her desk where her lunch was laid out. He cocked an eyebrow. "A cheese burger and French fries from Burger King?" She laughed a little and waved a hand as if dismissing it. "The food here is terrible." He nodded his head. "So as I have been told. I just didn't peg you as someone who would eat that and not a salad…and you still seem fit?" She turned fully to him and smiled. "I work out everyday, either in the morning or any other time during the day. I also have to work with my Miko powers or I'll basically explode…and that's the last thing anyone needs, spontaneous Kagome combustion…hehehe…" He furrowed his brows a little. "Miko? You're a Miko?" She nodded. "I hid my aura so I won't disturb anyone, especially the youkai children, their really sensitive to it. I only let my scent and aura out when I'm alone." He nodded his understanding. "You can let your aura and scent out anytime that you want to around me." She nodded and closed her eyes for a moment. When she opened them, her eyes were glowing slightly for a moment before they went back to their normal blue. She smiled and sighed in relief.
He felt her power and aura engulf his own demonic aura. To him it felt…soothing. He could tell she was powerful. He sniffed a little and took in her scent, roses and jasmine combined with the scent of rain. His eyes started to bleed red and he had to turn away from her so that she wouldn't see it. He had to have a conversation with his beast.
Future mate!
No, I will not take a human, even a Miko, for a mate. It is unheard of.
No, it not. She powerful. Will make beautiful pups.
This Sesshoumaru will not even consider your words.
Can't you smell her? Has any other human smelt as good as her? Future mate!
Fine, if it'll get you to shut up I'll court her…only if she allows it.
With that, his beast retreated to the back of his mind and he turned to face her again. She looked at him curiously. "Are you okay?" He nodded once and then turned fully to look at her. She truly was beautiful. "Kagome?" She looked him in the eyes and nodded to him to let him know she was listening. "Would you go out to dinner with me tonight?" She furrowed her eyes a minute before looking him in the eyes again. "Why?" "Darn it wench, don't ask this Sesshoumaru questions." She crossed her arms over her chest. "Nope. Not if you're gonna talk to me like that." She then turned and got back to work.
He was slightly shocked that any woman would decline a date with him. He walked up to her and bent down, speaking directly in her ear. When Kagome felt his hot breath on her ear, she couldn't help the shiver that ran up her spine…and they only got worse when he talked in that deep baritone. "You shouldn't turn your back on an enemy." She didn't look at him as she answered. "Yes, but as I know that my enemy wouldn't hurt me in a school where children are around, I deemed it okay to turn my back on said enemy. If the enemy was going to kill me, he would've done it the minute I told him I was a Miko. Not that you would've succeeded."
He blinked at her and then smirked. "Really now? You know I could still do it." She finally turned to face him. "I don't think you can." He smirked again as he leaned closer, licking from her ear down her neck, causing her to shiver. "Really now?" "Yes really…" She glanced at the clock. "You know, lunch is almost over." "Your point being?" She smirked this time. "I still have to eat." She turned away from him to eat her burger as he stood there staring at her. He growled to himself before he left again and she let out a breath she didn't know she had held. 'Well that was…unexpected…oh gah, does my boss like me?'
Hello, my faithful readers. All pairs will come out soon and you shall see who is paired with who...but don't let that fool you! I am unpredictable, so don't count on them being normal pairings...mwhahahaha! I love the power! Anywho..cough cough, I hope you enjoyed, it's a itty bitty cliffhanger...please don't kill me! Well, I'm going to try to write as fast as I can and update and all that jazz, so keep the reviews coming and you'll be loved! .! Lotsa love! TheBlackKnight87
