Kagome didn't like that look. Sesshomaru looked like the cat that ate the canary. Kagome tucked a stray hair behind her ear and resisted the urge to clear her throat. She would not be intimidated. For all she knew he could have heard about her little sleep over at Taisho's and was going to harass her about it. She would prefer that to him commenting on her appearance. She knew damn well that she was a mess and his father was to blame.

"You've had quite the morning, Miko." He said steepling his fingers in front of him.

She remained aloof and replied. "I have no indea what you're talking about."

"I thought you smarter than this. Lying does not suit you. You're terrible at it."

"I haven't needed to be a good liar. Most people know better than to pry." She gave a bitter smile.

"Very well then. Proceed with the messages."

She relayed a multitude of messages and relayed his schedule. She never understood why he even had an assistant. He was the sort of person who never forgot and could multi-task without breaking a sweat. He was domineering and controlling when it came to even the smallest tasks. She knew he frequently redid things people gave him and more than once he had rejected things she had given him simply because they did not meet his standards. Rin was the only person who put up with his demands and Kagome was sure she was the only reason the position exited.

"The banquet is the last item on the agenda." She said with finality. Sesshomaru packed his schedule so tight that he was lucky he didn't need to eat. Despite the lunch meetings there was no way he would have time to eat. His meetings were brief but back to back.

"Very well. You may return to your desk. I trust you'll put yourself to rights." He said without looking at her.

She glared at him. "Of course." I'd like to put my foot right up your ass, she thought bitterly. She turned to leave. She was nearly to the door before she eard him speak.

"Miko, never lie to an Inu. Our noises are very sensitive."

"I'm sorry?" She asked confused.

"I can smell him all over you."

She flushed and nodded before hurrying from the room. That was mortifying. He had smelled his father all over her! Of course. There was no privacy in her life. She would forever be surrounded by people who could smell every little detail of her life. She sank into the soft cushion of the chair in front of her desk. She placed her elbows on the desk and pressed her face into her hands. Could this get worse?

As if some divine force had decided to torture her, the phone rang and the little screen read that it was Inuyasha's extension. She groaned. There was a solid minute of internal debate while the phone rang. She had decided not to answer it when Sesshomaru's cool voice echoed throughout the office that she answer the telephone. She banged her head against the solid wooden surface of the desk with a resounding thud. She picked it up and gave a cheerful greeting that did not betray her ire.

"Why does the elevator smell like you were humping my dad?"

"It's so nice to hear from you Inuyasha. I'm very well. No nothing is new with me but thank you for asking. How are you?" She asked in a sickeningly sweet voice.

"Kagome, stop playing around and answer my question."

"You mean you're completely inappropriate question? Not a chance. I have some self respect."

"Apparently not enough to keep you from going at it with my father in the company elevator."

"That is none of your business, you nosy dog!" She hissed. Why was everyone so interested in her sex life?

"It is when I can smell it everywhere I go! Jesus, I swear it smells like sex throughout the whole building. I'm not particularly interested in smelling my dad's arousal."

"And I'm not interested in hearing anymore. Thank you for calling. Goodbye." She said hastily.

Okay. So the whole building smelled like she had been rubbing all over a very powerful and very attractive Inu. It wasn't that bad. After all, it was true. But they had not been going at it! There was a little grinding and a lot of caressing but that was as far as it went and she did not feel as though she should be persecuted for that. She hoped he was getting as much shit about this as she was. Doubtful.

She was tempted to call him and complain. In fact… his personal number was on a laminated piece of paper in the top drawer of the desk. Rin was forgetful but she did her job well and it only made sense to keep a list of important numbers handy. Her number was on the list as well and she felt a thrill go through her that RIn considered her important. She hadn't gotten to spend much time with the younger girl at all. Sesshomaru was very possessive and was always by her side. Not that Kagome went out of her way to avoid the demon but honestly, they had never really clicked.

She dialed the number with hesitation. When the phone began to ring she felt her heart beat rapidly in her chest and her throat felt tight. She should hang up. This was a terrible idea. Oh god! What had she been thinking?

"Taisho speaking." His voice was deep and it made her tingle from navel to nape. That. That was what she had been thinking. She had been thinking about how good it would be to hear his voice again.

"How formal you are on the phone." She said breathlessly. "I hope you won't expect the same from me."

"Kagome." He sounded both surprised and exceedingly pleased.

"Taisho." She returned.

"I wasn't expecting to hear from you."

"Just one of the many surprises today. Along with finding out that Inu's have the most incredible sense of smell I've ever encountered and they lack personal boundaries that lead to very awkward phone calls. Your sons are very nosy." She said in mock annoyance.

"I would have thought you were familiar with the Inu's sense of smell after so many years traveling with my pup."

"You would think so, but I had no idea that it went beyond tracking a person's scent. Apparently, your lot can tell when someone is aroused or lying. Handy trick you've got there." She had started twisting the phones white cord around her finger while she spoke.

"I imagine that was quite the surprise."

"It certainly shed some light on events passed." She said with a smile. "I don't suppose you've gotten a call from one of both of your sons to drop not so subtle hints about your behaviour this morning."

"My behaviour is none of their concern. Seeing how it is my elevator I see no reason why I should not take advantage of it."

"And of innocent girls who had work to do."

"As I recall, your behaviour was far from unenthusiastic."

She stammered as she tried to find the correct words. "Sir, I cannot know what what you mean."

""You're a dreadful liar."

"That's the second time I have heard that today and you're both wrong! I'm a great liar."

He chuckled and even through the phone it made her heart skip a beat. "If you insist then I shall concede."

"Good. I should really get back to work. I had a sneaking suspicion that I was the only one under the microscope. Funny how it turned out to be true. You'll have to teach me your tricks."

"Any time you like. Good day, Kagome."

"Good day, Taisho."

If she smiled like an idiot for the rest of the day that was her business and had nothing to do with the phone call. Not. One. Bit.