Angel: W00T I possibly have a job which means I'll be moving soon. This is good because, well, I'm sure I don't need to explain that, but it's bad because I won't have a computer and I will miss writing this so much! I actually considered making this the last chapter, but I have the whole story mapped out in my head and this is NOT where I see it ending. Not sure when the next chapter will be up, I may be able to squeeze out a couple more before the big move, but if not just know that I will be working on this in my little notebook of stories and I'll probably finish it within a month of getting a computer because I'll have it done, I'll just have to type it up.

Izzy: Great, I'm gonna be homeless.

Friends or More?

Kagome sighed as she looked up at the building and sighed. Here she was, at work, on a Sunday. She plastered on her best fake smile and walked in, this was the first time she didn't mind working the weekend, maybe it would help get her mind off Sesshoumaru. She glanced at her watch as she walked across the empty lobby and toward the elevator. Great... 7:05, I'm late. When the elevator opened on the 20th floor she stepped off and jogged down the halls to the law office.

"Is that you Kagome?" came an elderly woman's voice.

"Yea, sorry I'm a little late Kaede, I've had a weird last few days," Kagome said as she tossed her jacket in the closet.

"No need for apologies child! Just get your rear in gear."

"Kaede, please call my office," came a stoic male voice through the intercom.

The older woman sighed. "I wonder what he wants now."

Kagome giggled. "He probably got himself into more trouble."

"I would not be surprised." Kaede walked over and picked up the phone, dialing the CEOs extension. "Yes Mr. Hyoga, I'll send her up right away," she said hanging up the phone. "I wonder what he wants with you..."

Kagome shrugged. "Maybe I'll get lucky and he'll fire me."

"Don't speak that way child! You wouldn't want to leave me with the incompetent bunch he has working down here now!"

"Hey!"

"That was a compliment, I'm saying you're the best worker I've ever had."

"Thank you." She took a deep breath. "Well, here I go, wish me luck."

"Good luck Kagome."

Kagome crossed her arms and tapped her fingers against her upper arm. She hated elevators and since Menomaru's family owned the building his office was on the top floor. Kagome jumped when the elevator jolted to a stop at the 60th floor. She took a deep breath and plastered on her signature fake smile as she stepped off the elevator. His office took up most of the floor with the exception of two offices on each side of the hall for his business partners. She tapped on the door to his secretaries office, which was just a medium sized office in the front of his. When there was no answer to her third knock she opened the door slowly to see that there was nobody in the room. She walked to his door, took another deep breath and knocked.

"Enter," came his voice.

Another deep breath and a smile. She opened the door and stepped in, causing him to look up from his paper work.

"Take a seat Higurashi, I will be with you in a moment."

Kagome nodded and sat in the chair across from him.

After a few minutes he looked up at her. "I'm sure you noticed when you entered that my secretary is absent." She nodded. "Well this is the third time in two weeks so I am terminating her."

There was a silence so Kagome decided it was her turn to speak. "I see sir, but what does this have to do with me?"

He stood and walked over to the huge glass wall over looking the city. "My family has many enemies in this city. I need someone reliable and trustworthy to act as my secretary." He walked back to his computer and typed something in. "According to my records in your six months here you have not missed one day, is this correct?"

"Yes sir, I take my job very seriously."

He smiled a little. "That is good to hear. Also, since you've been working in the legal department we've had fewer leaks to the press. What I'm trying to get at is that I would like you to take the position of my secretary. I know you have not worked for me long, but I believe I am making the right decision."

"Mr. Hyoga... I really don't know what to say."

"There is nothing to say. I will inform Kaede, you start immediately. There is a tutorial of our basic filing systems and such on your computer, let me know when you've finished it and I will teach you the more advanced programs. Your pay here will be triple what you make now. Also I will warn you, you will be working long hours and at least one day of every weekend. I understand that you are taking classes at the college so you are to report here as soon as you get out everyday." He turned to his desk and started to pick up the phone then looked at her. "Oh, I'm sure I don't have to remind you, but this job comes with a silence contract, which basically means nothing you see or hear gets repeated outside of my office without my permission."

Kagome sat still, her mouth slightly agape. She shook her head and stood, reaching out a hand. "Of course sir, thank you for the opportunity." He shook her hand then waved her out of his office. As she sat at the desk her mind was numb with shock. She had only worked for him for six months and here he was handing her this fantastic job that most people in his company would fight for.

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Kagome sighed when she looked at the clock on the wall. It was 6:30, she'd been at work nearly 12 hours. She tapped away at her computer, trying to focus on work, but finding her mind wondering to Sesshoumaru of all things. She felt really bad about how she'd left things the night before and wanted to make it up to him so she decided to call him as soon as she got off work to invite him out to dinner, she would even pay. That is if I ever get out of here...

As if answer her prayers the intercom on her desk beeped and her bosses voice crackled through. "Miss Higurashi, you are free to leave as soon as you finish typing up that document. What time do your classes end?"

Kagome pressed a button on the phone. "Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I have class until 3, then on Tuesday and Thursday my last class ends at 2."

"Then I expect you here by 4 tomorrow, the earlier the better."

"Yes sir," she said and rushed copying the document into the computer. When she finished she saved it and shut down her computer as he instructed her to do. She locked her desk with the key he gave her and jogged to the elevator. As soon as she was inside it she pulled out her cell phone and selected Sesshoumaru from her contacts. "Hi Sesshoumaru, are you busy? ... Great! I just got off work and I'm starving, would you like to come to dinner with me? My treat. ... Okay, I'm just going to go to this little hole in the wall place down the road from my building. ... Just meet me in the lobby of my apartment and we'll walk from there, after sitting behind a desk all day I need to stretch my legs out. ... See you in ten."

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Kagome laughed at Sesshoumaru's protests as they stood in front of her diner of choice. "This Sesshoumaru does not eat at such low class restaurants."

"Well 'this Sesshoumaru' is going to eat here because it will make his bestest friend happy," Kagome said, giving him puppy eyes.

He raised an eyebrow. "And who appointed YOU as my best friend?"

She smiled as she grabbed his arm and dragged him inside. "I did!"

Once they sat down and ordered there food he looked at her seriously. "Why did you really invite me out for dinner?" he asked as he sipped from his glass of water.

She sighed. "I felt really bad about how I left things last night, I just kind of ran out after we..." she blushed.

"What else is there to say? You made it clear you only wanted it to be a one time deal and I am okay with that."

"I know, I just... I don't know it seemed like there should have been more to say then just that."

He sat the glass down and looked into her eyes. "All is said and done miko, there is nothing more. It was a one night stand and you do not want it to affect our friendship so stop allowing it to."

"How do you do that?"

"Do what?"

"Always know what to say."

"When you live as long as I have it's just something you pick up."

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Kagome turned around after she unlocked the door to her apartment. "Well this is me. Next time I hope you trust me when I tell you that a place has good food."

"For once you were right about something," he said jokingly.

"Is that a joke? I never knew you had a sense of humor!" she punched at him playfully and he grabbed her fist.

"Bad idea miko," he whispered, his face only inches from hers.

Kagome couldn't stand the closeness, his breath tickling her skin. She closed the distance between them and pressed her lips against his. He kissed back, pushing her against the door. She kissed along his jaw and gently bit at his neck, causing a low growl to vibrate his chest. He let go of the fist he'd been holding and opened the door behind her. Both of them stumbled into the apartment and he reached back and pushed the door shut. Her hands went to the front of his shirt as she pulled the hem out of his pants and started working on the buttons as they slowly made there way to her bedroom.

"Wait," she whispered breathlessly as he assaulted her neck. "What happened to this being a one time thing?"

He growled against her neck and continued his ravaging, unbuttoning her shirt.

"Ok, I get it, shut up."

He pushed her back onto the bed and climbed on top of her. Their shirts were tossed aside before she's even realized he'd taken them off. One hand rested beside her head and the other ran up her thigh and tugged at her skirt. She undid his pants and pushed them down as far as she could, then with skilled hands he pulled them off and threw them on the floor and did the same with her skirt. "Black lace?" he asked, eyebrow raised.

She blushed and used her hands to cover herself subconsciously.

"Don't, you're beautiful." He kissed her forehead then her lips. She pushed at his boxers as he nipped at her breast, then pulled her own panties down as far as she could.

Her voice caught in her throat as his fingers slid over her burning core. Her back arched and she pressed her body against his as he slid his fingers in and out in a rhythm she couldn't follow. Her insides coiled and tightened as he quickened his pace and just as she felt she would fall over the edge and into oblivion he stopped. She looked at him with confusion written on her features. He stood and pulled off his boxers while she tossed her panties to the side. He climbed back on top of her and ran his hands along her thighs, showing her how to wrap her legs around his waist. After she got herself positioned under him he rubbed his member over her core and settled at her entrance. She squirmed in anticipation underneath him, causing him to smirk.

"What do you want?"

"You," she whispered breathlessly.

"I'm sorry, what was that?"

"I want you!" she hissed, nearly screaming when he slammed into her. She tangled her fingers in his silky hair and tugged lightly as she arched her body into him. She moved her body in rhythm with his and moaned as he thrusted harder and faster, The coil inside her tightened more and more to the point that she felt she would pass out from pleasure. He could feel himself reaching his peak and slowed his thrust, he wanted to savor the moment, make it last as long as he could. He pulled out and pressed his lips against hers, stopping any questions she may have. He kissed along her jaw and down her neck, nibbling at her shoulder. She moaned into his hair and bent her neck so she could bite nip at his ear. "Please," she whispered softly. "I need you Sesshoumaru."

His eyes flashed red and he had to stop for a moment to gain his bearings. Hearing her say his name like that, hearing the need in her voice almost released his beast. He thrust inside her again with more urgency. Her back arched in pleasure as she moaned and grasped the sheets below her. Her body shook against his with her core feeling as if it might snap at any moment. He could feel his release coming, she could feel hers as well. A growl vibrated through his body and she screamed his name as they both came together.

Kagome could barely keep her eyes open as she laid in his arms. Her heart pounded in her chest and she smiled up at him before she drifted off to sleep. The last thing she remembered was how right this all felt.

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Angel: Ok, I wrote you all a lemon so be happy because you have no idea how difficult that was. I'm not really sure what the guidelines are for this sort of thing on FF so I hope this doesn't cross the boundaries... If it does this will still be posted with lemon on A Single Spark and I'll post this chapter back on FF without the citrus, but until i get yelled at here is is in it's lemony freshness! Please Review!