Chapter 4: Feeling Good, Feeling Alright

"That bastard! Who does he think he is?!" Kagura screamed through the loud radio in her car while driving carelessly on the freeway. "I swear if I wasn't such a lady, I'd punch him."

Closing her eyes thinking back to her previous encounter with Sesshomaru. The truth is, she is attracted to the guy, he's successful, good-looking, and how about that hair? But at the same time, Kagura was annoyed by him. How can one be so bipolar? One minute he's all about her and the next he's all business like and serious. She sighed, I guess I shouldn't be all salty about it, I mean, I was the one who told him off…dammit- I hate him! Why does he make me feel like a school girl with a big crush?

Kagura shook off her thoughts about Sesshomaru, she decided the less she thinks about him, the more she'd be able to concentrate on her work rather than thinking about him all the time. She opened the giant door to her house, then looking around as if she was expecting something different, but the house looked the same as it did when she left for work this morning, even the strewn clothes on the floor were still in it's spot.

'Although, getting my mind off of him would be a lot easier if I'm not alone with my thoughts all the time. Damn him! Just damn him!' she resigned herself to the comfort of her couch then throwing her briefcase on the floor.

"This house is too quiet, even Kanna, my oh so quiet sister, left. How ironic is that." she muttered thinking about her sister. Another minute of silence passed and the red-eyed woman grew more irritated with the silence that dominated the house. She reached for her phone and dialed her assistant Kagome's number.

"Hello? Ms. Kagewaki?" Kagome answered after two rings.

"Um..er, Kagome?" she cursed herself for being such a loner and she had no friends to call to keep her entertained. How pathetic, I guess I'll work on that report.

"Hi, Ms. Kagewaki. Do you need anything?"

"If it's not any trouble, Kagome, could you fax me the bill report of the company the past year?"

"Sure Ms. Kagewaki, I'll fax them to you within an hour…"

Kagura leaned back. "Never mind! If it's not trouble at all, could you come over to my house and give them to me personally?"

The woman on the other line blinked. It was Friday night after all, she'd hope to go out, not work but she agreed on her boss request. Kagura gave her address then hung up the phone. I need a life.

"Yo, Sesshomaru! What is this rumor I'm hearing from Tony that you left the bar with some mysterious woman last night?" Inuyasha barged inside Sesshomaru's study. This action had many times irritated the eldest brother to no end, he'd prefer that somebody knock-regardless of who they are- before barging in to his office. But this time, Sesshomaru was shocked at his brother's accusations but made sure he had his mask on ready to avoid the annoyance his brother has brought upon his quiet time.

" I don't suppose you believe everything that foolish bartender tells you." he answered dryly.

"Who knew you had it in you, walking ice block. I never thought you were ever interested in dating. Let alone a one night stand! Who is she?"

Sesshomaru glared at him. "That is none of your concern,"

"So there was a woman! Aha!" Inuyasha smirked with a triumphant glow in his eyes, he had managed to get Sesshomaru admit there was a woman, though it wasn't a clear answer but Sesshomaru's reply was the obvious truth. Sesshomaru ignored him and focused on his laptop.

Sighing after realizing that he will not get anymore out of his older brother, Inuyasha settled on the chair parallel to Sesshomaru's desk. "So, Kagura Kagewaki…" he started.

Sesshomaru glared daggers at his younger brother, anticipating more annoyance seeing that Inuyasha had figured out his liaison with the woman mentioned.

"Whoa, cut the cold eyes, fluffy, I just was gonna ask how she did today,"

Sesshomaru relaxed a little bit, the brat hasn't found out about him and Kagura. Although it confused him to no end why the mere mention of her name affected him so much. Yes, he admit he's attracted to her, but so what if Inuyasha finds out?

"Instead of pestering me here, little brother, why don't you start on that presentation you were assigned for tomorrow's board meeting." he hoped that Inuyasha would just leave him alone.

"You're such a workaholic, tomorrow, I'll have you know is Saturday, and you can't make me do work tonight." he crossed his arms. "I don't do this all the time, but I actually came here to invite you to a get together with Miroku and Suikotsu at the bar."

Sesshomaru raised a quizzical brow "Why should this Sesshomaru do such a thing?"

"Keh! It's not like it was my idea." the younger man studied his nails. " The boys just couldn't believe what the bartender had told us, hell I don't even think you ever step foot on a bar! Let alone bring a woman home."

Sesshomaru fought the urge to roll his eyes. " You don't think this Sesshomaru can pick up woman."

Inuyasha stood up. "Nope."

"Would you like to wager on that one?" Sesshomaru challenged. Never in a million years would he willingly go out with his brother and his annoying friends, but winning this bet and seeing Inuyasha pay up will sure satisfy him.

To say that Inuyasha was shocked on that last statement was an understatement! His ears twitched "Come again?"

"Scared little brother?"

"Keh! Of course not! Get ready, I'll be downstairs." and with that he stomped out of Sesshomaru's study.

"What the hell did I get myself into."

Kagura opened the door and welcomed her young assistant into her home. She was not sure why she had called Kagome to come over when she could've asked her to just fax her the papers. Although, part of her was saying it's because if she don't get any distractions from thinking about a certain charming man that night she will definetly lose her sanity. ' I should get a pet, maybe a dog or something…"

"I brought all the expense reports from last year as you asked Ms. Kagewaki." Kagome handed her the folders and files she asked.

"Good. Have a seat." she pointed at the couch while taking the files from her young assistant. "Say, Kagome. You don't have to call me Ms. Kagewaki, makes me feel old."

Kagome smiled. "This is a really big house you got."

"Too big," Kagura muttered. "You want some beer?"

Kagome blinked at how casual the other woman seemed to be. Kagura noticed the look on her face and sighed, "Relax, Kagome, you're not working right now, cut all the formalities,"

Kagome laughed nervously. "I'm sorry, Ms. Kage- I mean Kagura! It's just… I suppose…awkward is the right terminology…"

Kagura rolled her eyes. "Hey we're stuck together, I'd rather us acquainted than you scared of me."

At this Kagome laughed. Kagura tossed her a can of beer then began. "So, what kinds of stuffs you local folks do in this city?"

Kagome looked at the older woman. "Oh, well… I'm not from here, I moved here about a month ago. I'm currently staying at a motel."

"Why a motel? You could atleast get yourself a small studio or an apartment, I'm sure Sesshomaru pays you enough."

Kagome smiled at her boss bluntness. "I'm looking for a better place to stay that's for sure. It's just right now I guess I can't afford it yet."

"Can't afford? To think he has all the money in the world, he can't even pay you enough…"

Kagome blinked, at first she didn't understand what Kagura was talking about until it hit her that it was about Sesshomaru.

"Say, Kagura, what's up with you bashing on Sesshomaru," she laughed.

Kagura glared at the other woman. "He's an inconsiderate jerk, that's all."

"Seeing as it was your first day today, how could you say that?"

Kagura stuck her tongue out. "No, if you're thinking that I judge quickly, I don't, and I'm not, why are we even talking about that asshole anyway?"

Kagome giggled. "You were the one who brought him up."

"I really don't wanna do this report…"

Kagome thought for a moment. "Well the night is young. We can go somewhere, I have my car."

I'm about to go out with my assistant, I really need friends… but whatever Kagome seems like a nice girl… and it's better than sitting home alone by myself…

"It's a good way to get acquainted, Ms. Kagewaki." Kagome grinned. "We can celebrate our new jobs."

Kagura smirked. "Witty young gal you are, proud to call you my secretary. Let's go,"

The duo walked out of the house into Kagome's car, it was a small yellow buggy. Kagura glared at the offending girly car. "What is that thing?" she pointed at her car.

"It's Carey!" Kagome smiled. "My gramps got me him for my 16th birthday."

Kagura frowned. "You named your car 'Carey'"

Kagome placed both of her hands on her waist, she could tell her and Kagura would be a great dynamic. "Are you getting in or do you prefer to drive?"

"I'll go get my keys."

Kagome rolled her eyes, though smiled after the older woman left to retrieve her car keys, she then noticed the sign outside Kagura's house as it was for sale.

"You're selling the house?"

"Hmph?" Kagura turned to her as she pulled out the drive way. "Yeah, like I said, it's too big."

"That's because you're alone in there. Get a roommate."

Kagura raised her eyebrow. "And I suppose, this is your way of asking to rent part of the house?"

Kagome smiled. "Witty young gal you are, proud to call you my boss" she could tell they're already getting acquainted.

Kagura shook her head in amusement. "I'm not sure if I want to live with a sunflower."

Kagome pouted. "And what's wrong with that? Maybe you need a sunflower." she smirked "Or some Sesshomaru…"

Kagura stepped on the brake almost abruptly. "Nani!?"

Kagome laughed. "You have a crush on him, don't you?!"

A light shade of pink dust Kagura's cheek. This girl is so perky! What the hell is she doing out with her anyways?! Note to self, don't ever go out with Kagome again.

"I was actually considering you as a roommate, I think it will be convenient for both of us seeing as you work for me, but nahh, maybe not too much sunshine will dry me out."

"Oh, c'mon Kagura, it's just a joke!" Kagome pouted. "Why you gotta be so guilty for?"

Kagura inwardly smiled. Atleast I'm making friends.


Author's note:

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