Kagome did recommend that he not keep longer than normal business hours as far as in the lab. She was pretty sure that all the time that Bruce would spend cooped up in the lab also added to Hulks anger. Because he was trapped too long in Bruce's body. That was going to be a bit difficult for Bruce, considering that when he got involved with something he tended to forget about everything else.
"Don't worry, Bruce, I'll make sure you eat regularly and go home on time since you and I will be sharing a car home every night."
Bruce blushes, "What do you mean?"
"Well Tokyo is such a busy city, I normally have a driver take me to and from work, it saves me the stress of driving myself or taking the train. So I thought we would just share my car." Kagome explains.
"That would be just fine, Kagome, what time do I need to get up?"
"We need to leave by 6:00 to be there by 8:00, morning traffic can be brutal so I'd say around 5 am, though you can sleep in the car if you like."
Bruce agreed, once their plans her settled, they all had dinner and head for bed. By the time Bruce was up showered and changed, Kagome and Emiko were downstairs with breakfast ready.
"What time did you get up," Bruce asks.
"I got up at 4:30, my mom wanted to make sure we both had a good breakfast for our first day of work."
"That's very kind of you, Emiko, but you don't have to go through all that trouble."
"It's no trouble, now hurry and eat your breakfast, before you run out of time."
Kagome and Bruce sat down to breakfast with Emiko, when they were finished Kagome collected their plates and was going to do the dishes, but her mother told her to leave them. Once they were ready Kagome went upstairs and grabs her briefcase and a gift for Bruce. She smiles and heads downstairs.
Meeting Bruce at the door, they walk down the steps of the shrine together, with Kagome holding onto his arm. When they get to the bottom of the steps there is a driver already waiting for them. Bruce opens the door for Kagome and helps her get in, his eyes linger on her legs as she gets in. He clears his throat then gets into the car. Once they settle in and put their seatbelts on, the driver leaves. Kagome opens her briefcase and hands, Bruce, his gift.
"I got this for you when Sesshomaru first told me that he wanted to hire you."
"Oh, Kagome you didn't have to get me anything, you've given so much as it is."
"I wanted to, please accept it."
Bruce sighs and opens the gift, it's a black messenger bag with his initials on it when he opens the bag there is a nicely pressed white lab coat, with his name sewn above the pocket. He shakes out the coat and whatever wrinkles on it disappear.
"It's wrinkle-free, you never have to press it," Kagome explains.
"Thank you, Kagome, they're lovely gifts, I appreciate it."
What Kagome didn't tell him was that it was Youkai made so it was fireproof just in case. They sat in comfortable silence while the driver drove them through Tokyo. While Bruce stares out the window, Kagome starts to slowly fall asleep. She leans her head against Bruce's shoulder and begins to fall asleep. Bruce smiles at the sight of Kagome asleep on his shoulder, he wraps an arm around her and holds her tight. Feeling at peace he lays his head on Kagome's and closes his eyes, falling into a light slumber.
Bruce wakes up when he feels the car come to a stop. Looking around, he notices that they have already arrived at Taisho Industries. He shakes Kagome awake as the driver opens the door for them, getting out of the car, he offers his hand to Kagome to help her out. Kagome smiles at Bruce and gives him her thanks.
She ends up going with him to his lab since they arrived early. When they go into Bruce's office, Bruce notices a stack of files of potential employees to come work in his lab. He begins to go through some of the candidates, most of whom are already employed with Taisho Industries, though there are a few from outside the company.
"Well, I guess the first thing I need to do is hire a staff, I noticed that a lot of the potential employees already work for the company."
"Yes, we try to promote inside the company first, and then go outside. And working with you, Bruce is a big promotion for anyone you pick."
"Really?"
"Oh yeah, you are held in the highest regards by a lot of people in this region and not because you're an Avenger."
Bruce blushes at Kagome's comment.
Kagome looks at her watch, and sighs, "Well I'll let you get to work on your screening, would you like to have lunch with me today," Kagome asks.
"Yes, of course," Bruce tells her.
"Great I'll be by at noon, then. Have a great day, Bruce, and if you need anything give me a call. Oh, I got you a cell phone too, it's in the bag. My number is already programmed into it along with Shippou's and Sesshomaru's just in case."
"Thank you, Kagome, but you didn't have to."
"Bruce I wanted to," Kagome says as she hugs him.
"See you at lunch."
With that, Kagome leaves Bruce's lab and he gets to work looking over the files. He was so engrossed in his work that he didn't even notice the time when Kagome comes back into his office carrying her purse. He looks up and takes off his glasses.
"Did you forget something, Kagome?"
Kagome giggled, "Oh Bruce, it's noon already, time for lunch."
He looks at his watch, amazed that time has flown by, he gives Kagome a sheepish smile and takes off his lab coat.
"Sorry, time sort of got away from me."
"I noticed, come on I made reservations at an Indian restaurant down the street, we can walk there."
"Lead the way."
Kagome takes Bruce by the hand and leads him out of the building. Once they get to the street, She takes his arm and they walk to the Indian restaurant. They have a nice lunch and Bruce tells her about all the potential employees he's going to hire. She smiles at the excitement in his eyes and lays a hand on his while he's talking. Bruce looks down at their hand but doesn't remove his hand. He actually enjoys the feel of her hand on his. The Other Guy purrs in his head at the feel of Kagome's hand on his.
Once lunch was over, they head back to the office, each going their separate ways. Bruce continues to go through the candidates he deems fit to come work for him, then he sets up the interview time with these people. The next day he would start the interview process. Once he finished that, he started to calibrate the equipment he was going to be working with and getting to know the new technology. Before he knew it, it was 6:00 and Kagome was back in the lab to take him home.
When they got home, the quick change and head out into the forest to do their nightly meditation session and give Hulk a chance to stretch his legs. But there is something different about hulk that evening. Bruce tried to get into Hulks head but Hulk wouldn't let him, so Bruce was trapped only getting bit and pieces of what was going on. Hulk sat across from Kagome, then reaches out to pick her up. He cradles her in his arms and smells her hair. Kagome smiles and hugs Hulk back.
"My why are you so affectionate today?"
"Hulk miss 'Gome."
"You saw me yesterday."
Hulk shrugs, then he gets this cheeky look in his eyes and sets Kagome down. Kagome looks at Hulk and raises an eyebrow.
"What?"
Hulk grins at her, "Hulk know something."
"What is it a secret?"
Hulk nods.
"What is it, Hulk," Kagome asks, wanting to laugh at the look on Hulk's face.
Hulk leans forward and gets close to Kagome's ear, "Puny Banner like 'Gome."
"Oh well, I like him too."
"Hulk shakes his head, "Banner want mate 'Gome."
Kagome turns bright red, "What?"
"Banner want 'Gome for mate."
Kagome's mouth falls open, "Are you sure?"
Hulk grunts and nods his head.
"Oh, my Kami." Was all that Kagome could say.