Chapter 6

Kagome's fingers instinctively came up to the area around her eyes, causing her to gasp when skin made contact with skin. She had forgotten her mask in the dressing room. With Bankotsu gone she had no excuse to run back and get it.

And it didn't help that her so called "prey" was getting closer with her every thought. Maybe he had forgotten her face. Yes! Maybe, just maybe…

She sighed mentally, hoping that was the case.

His hands were now touching her shoulders and she was pushed roughly against the door. Kagome gasped as her back made contact with the hard wood. He wasn't going to do what she thought was he?

She instantly began to struggle causing Sesshomaru's vice grip to tighten even more. "Stop wench," he growled, keeping her against the door. "Why is it you smell so familiar," he questioned, burying his nose into the crook of her neck and inhaling her scent.

Kagome pushed him off, causing him to look up at her slightly interested.

"What is it with you fucking dogs sticking your noses in my neck! First your brother and then—" Kagome instantly slapped her hand to her mouth. Sesshomaru's golden eyes darkened considerably.

"I knew it!" he snarled, punching the wall beside her head. She gave a startled squeak and fled to the other side of the room.

"What the hell?" Kagome yelled. "Who do you think you are!" Of course she felt safe now since she was all the way across the room…

Sesshomaru turned on her and was immediately by her side, gripping her wrist tightly. "What the fuck are you doing here girl? I'm positive your father does not know of this or you would not be here in the first place!" He tightened his grip with each word and Kagome swore if he didn't stop soon her wrist would literally pop off!

"Sessho—please! Stop you're—you're hurting me!" She gasped out, tears streaming down her cheeks. He immediately let go and turned away, almost as if he was ashamed.

He groaned and ran a hand through his hair. "You are nothing but a human bitch so why do I care where you waste your time," he mumbled and then grabbed his coat. "Goodbye."

He walked out the door and Kagome grasped her wrist, tears still falling. "You bastard! Don't ever fucking come back!" she yelled as loud as her voice would let her.

She slumped against the wall and fainted due to lack of sleep and food and also due to a major amount of stress resting upon her shoulders.

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Inuyasha paced impatiently in front of the lobby, waiting for his bastard brother. He looked up just in time to see him come out from the long hallway of rooms.

Inuyasha grinned. "How'd it go Sessh?" he asked.

Sesshomaru growled. "Your wench gave me quite the trouble. I do intend on telling her father. It is improper for someone of her status to be here, even if she is just human."

Inuyasha gaped at him. Kagome? Kagome was his fuckin' play toy for the night! And he LEFT!

"You bastard! Where is she?" he asked frantically, whiffing the air.

Sesshomaru rolled his eyes, giving off a calm demeanor. "She is where I left her. In the last room of the hallway." He didn't know why he shared that bit of information with his brother. Perhaps so he could go check up on the girl since Sesshomaru's ego would not allow him to.

Inuyasha growled at Sesshomaru one last time before running off towards the room. "We'll finish this later Sesshomaru!" he yelled.

Sesshomaru looked at his figure rush away with no emotion and then turned and walked off towards the sidewalk. He'd call a cab. He refused to ride with that half-breed now.

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Inuyasha slammed the door open and tried not to panic when he saw her head drooping against her shoulder as her body slumped against the wall and her wrist limp and fragile. He walked over slowly and put two fingers to the pulse on her neck.

He didn't know why he chose to do that, he just remembered Sesshomaru killing one he loved dearly in the past before. But he didn't love Kagome…much less like her.

She was still breathing though…and they were coming out fine, not in shallow, shaky breaths but in normal, smooth, silent breaths.

He sighed in relief and slowly picked her up. Why did he care so much for her safety?

Maybe it was the fact she accepted him as a hanyou?

Or the fact that he couldn't keep her out of his thoughts?

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Kagome groaned and instinctively tried to bring her right hand up to her forehead but winced when a jolt of pain shot through her wrist. She turned to the side and saw Miroku pacing back and forth, Inuyasha sitting next to her, Bankotsu in the chair at her mirror, and the girls and Kouga leaning against the walls. She smiled up at Inuyasha and placed a hand on his knee.

"Hi," she managed to say. She was still dizzy from the fall and didn't want to get up just yet. Inuyasha's head snapped towards her and he didn't smile but his eyes did.

"Hey," he said softly, tracing her cheekbone. "How are you feeling?"

Kagome could tell that he was trying to hold back from destroying the whole room because of his brother.

"Fine. Just a little dizzy."

Inuyasha smiled this time and bent over to kiss her forehead. Miroku turned around at that time and rushed over, practically pushing past Inuyasha, causing him to fall off the chair he was sitting on.

Bankotsu looked up and snickered. Kouga rolled his eyes and Eri, Ayumi, and Yuka all 'awwed'.

"I don't see how him falling off a chair is cute…" Kouga said.

Eri hit him playfully. "No you idiot, he was being so gentle and cute before he realized everyone was looking at him."

"Yeah," Yuka added in. "It's pretty damn obvious he has a crush on her."

Ayumi nodded in agreement. "And if he doesn't tell her soon…well you guys will find out…" she said with a grin.

Kouga just growled.

Inuyasha jumped up after hearing them say that and yelled, "I do NOT!" before walking off with a "feh".

Kagome paid no attention to this, for she was too busy being bugged by Miroku for details on Kagome's so called 'attack' so he could kick Sesshomaru's ass.

"Miro, who are you kidding? You have the strength of a ladybug."

Inuyasha laughed and Bankotsu did too.

Miroku grumbled something about females and frowned. "Whatever Kags…"

Bankotsu came up next. "Okay guys, you know you can all talk to me at once," she said.

Everyone started talking. "STOP! I meant that instead of acting like you're at a freakin' funeral and coming up and talking to me one by one—oh nevermind!" she yelled throwing her hands up in defeat and immediately regretting it.

She winced and cradled her wrist against her chest. Inuyasha, in an instant was there and grabbed her arm.

"Let me see," he mumbled. Kagome complied and pushed her wrist towards him. He examined it and growled.

"Now this I can't heal with my saliva…one more squeeze and he would have broken it…I think he knew it to…" Inuyasha got up and grabbed his chair and threw it across the room. "FUCKIN BASTARD!"

Kagome got up, and put a hand on his shoulder, despite her aching head.

"Inuyasha," she mumbled. He turned around and calmed down. She pulled him into a hug. "I'm fine."

Kouga growled and made a move for them but was held back by three love struck girls who were obviously taking pleasure in his anger.

Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her, which Miroku didn't like too much but he stayed away.

Inuyasha buried his nose into her neck. He'd never admit it but he loved her scent and had once even found himself trying to find a scented candle just so he could remember her. For some reason it always calmed him.

Kagome laughed, the tip of his nose tickling her neck.

Miroku spoke up this time. "Inuyasha, what are you doing! 'Cause I sure as hell know what I would do if I had my mouth that close to a pretty girls neck! And you better not being doing that!" he yelled from where Bankotsu was holding him back.

Kagome glared at her brother but Inuyasha pulled away and kissed her forehead. "No need to worry Miroku."

Miroku exited the room mumbling something about stupid hanyous as did Kouga.

"I should be getting home. I'll see you later Inuyasha?" Kagome asked meekly.

Inuyasha chuckled. "You owe me a date remember? And I want it tomorrow…I'll pick you up around six o' clock."

Kagome rolled her eyes. "Whatever Romeo."

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Kagome walked into her father's office the next morning but this time in jeans and a white jacket with sunglasses resting over her eyes. She had bandaged up her wrist but because of the long sleeves no one could tell.

She took the elevator up to the fourteenth floor, where she knew she'd find her brother, harassing Sango, as always. She walked into Sango's office and just as she suspected her brother was on the other side of the room, feigning hurt, a red handprint on his cheek.

Sango however, sat at her desk typing away as if nothing had happened. "Hey Sango," Kagome greeted, though she didn't know her too well. But it would be nice to have another female companion.

Sango looked up and smiled. "Hello Ms. Higurashi."

"Please," Kagome said. "Call me Kagome."

Sango giggled. "Ok. Is there anything I can help you with or are you here to see your brother?" she asked, replacing a professional demeanor with her friendly one.

"Oh no, I just stopped by to see how things were going…but I could use some time away from the guys…do you want to go have lunch?" Kagome asked.

Sango smiled. "Sure."

Kagome linked arms with her. "Miro, Sango and I are going to lunch!"

Miroku grumbled something before hitting his head against the wall. They both burst out laughing and walked out of the office.

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Sango and Kagome sat down at a table in a small café just a little south of the office. Just so Sango could get back to work on time but Kagome knew it really didn't matter since Sango was with her.

"Forgive me for saying this, but sometimes I just want to kill your brother!" Sango said with a glare.

Kagome laughed. "Yeah he gets that a lot. He says his hands are cursed."

"Cursed my ass," Sango mumbled which Kagome caught, causing her to grin.

"Yeah I know," Kagome said with a sigh. "So anyways, tell me a little about yourself."

Sango nodded. "Well there's not really much to tell…I grew up in Kyoto with my father and brother Kohaku. My mother died when I was young," she explained, seeing Kagome's curious glance. Kagome's mouth formed an 'oh' and her curiosity was replaced with sympathy.

"I know how that is…Miroku and mine's mom died when we were young too."

Sango nodded knowingly. "Yeah it's tough but you learn to adjust."

"Go on," Kagome said motioning for her to continue.

"Hmm...well, I moved here recently with my brother since my father is ill at the moment…and now I work for your brother or your father I should say."

Kagome nodded. "I'm sorry about your father."

"Oh its no big," Sango said with a smile, though her eyes argued against it.

The waitress came up at that moment, smacking her gum against the roof of her mouth. "Sorry sweeties, lots of customers today. What can I get for ya'll," she asked with a smile.

Kagome smiled back. "Its ok…and I'll just have a turkey sandwich with just mustard and provolone cheese and a water." The waitress scribbled it down and then looked towards Sango.

"And for you?"

"Um…I'll have a ham and cheese sandwich with a diet coke," she said.

The waitress nodded. "Do either of ya want chips?" she asked, still scribbling down the order.

Sango and Kagome looked at each other and shrugged. "Sure," they said in unison.

The waitress nodded. "Alright be right back, sweets."

Kagome giggled when she had left.

"I bet she's from the south," Sango said, picking up on Kagome's amusement.

Kagome nodded, still smiling. "Yup…hey Sango, I was wondering…do you think you could help me get ready for a date I'm supposed to go on tonight?"

Sango grinned and nodded her head enthusiastically. "Of course!"

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Kagome slapped Sango's arm playfully as Sango threw her favorite pair of high heels to the floor. "Nu-uh Kagome," Sango said, kicking the shoes out of arm's reach.

Kagome pouted. "But why not?" she whined, once again groping for the shoes.

"They simply don't go with you outfit. Here try these," she said, handing her a pair of black pumps. Kagome rolled her eyes but tried them on anyways. She slightly gasped at her appearance and could see Sango grinning in the reflection behind her.

"Told you, you'd look fabulous."

The shoes really did work, complimenting her dark green, knee-length off the shoulders dress. Her hair cascaded down her shoulders in elegant waves and her make-up highlighted her eyes and cheekbones.

Ding-dong.

Sango jumped up. "That must be him!" she ran down the stairs leaving Kagome to look for her purse and jacket. Sango came back a few minutes later after Kagome had everything situated.

"You ready? You never told me you were dating Inuyasha Takahashi," Sango said with a wide, toothy grin.

Kagome rolled her eyes and walked out of the room. "You never asked!" she yelled, half running, half walking down the stairs as Sango chased her.

"Loser!" Sango mumbled as she caught up to her.

Kagome laughed, not aware of the golden eyes watching her the entire time. "Love you too San."

Inuyasha cleared his throat causing Kagome to turn around and jump when she saw him. "Jesus…don't do that!" she scolded, whacking him with her purse.

He rubbed his abused arm and frowned. "Forget about my compliment then."

"You're acting like a child," Kagome huffed.

Inuyasha growled. "Am not."

"Are too."

"Am not."

"Are too."

"Am not!"

"Are too!" Kagome yelled, not realizing they were practically a breath away from each other and their noses touching.

A flash brought them out of their stupor and they both blinked.

"Aww," Sango said looking at the picture from the screen on the digital camera.

Kagome turned around, her eyes blazing. "Eep!" Sango yelled before running up to Kagome's room and locking the door.

Inuyasha gave a curt, "Feh."

Kagome rolled her eyes and laughed. "Ready?"

"Finally," Inuyasha said with a yawn, earning him another smack on the arm.

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Inuyasha had taken her to dinner and a movie, managing to not get himself killed by Kagome's 'almighty' purse or that's how she put it anyway. They were in the car, each content with the presence of each other in place of words, though Inuyasha racked his brain for what to do next. He didn't want to take her home quite yet.

"Hey Kagome?"

Kagome stopped humming and looked over at him. "Yeah?"

"How 'bout we go dancing?" Inuyasha asked with a grin.

Kagome scoffed. "Oh no Inuyasha. This is just so you can show me off to all your friends isn't it. Just because I can dance."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "Who said anything about you being good?"

Kagome grinned and answered, "Says the man who comes every night just to see me and then leaves once the other shows begin…that or stays and stalks me just to annoy me."

Inuyasha blushed slightly but not enough to let it be obviously visible. "Then how 'bout we go somewhere else?"

Kagome raised an eyebrow. "And where would that be?"

Inuyasha grinned. "You'll see…"

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Inuyasha's hand groped for the doorknob, his lips still attached to Kagome's as she tangled her hands in his hair, her fingers searching for the two furry triangles that rested atop his head.

He purred when she found them, her fingers doing a wondrous job. He snaked his tongue into her mouth, tangling it with hers, sending waves of shock through the couple.

Inuyasha finally got the door open and started walking backwards, his hand fondling her right breast. She moaned as he kissed her neck and pulled her inside the apartment. However, as his hand worked on slipping off Kagome's jacket, he didn't hear Kagome's gasp.

Next thing he knew he was slammed against the wall, claws gripping at his throat, the air temporarily knocked out of him.

There was growling and snarling above him.

"Dear brother, it'd be best to keep your hands off my fiancée."

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