Chapter 9

Walking along the corridor was like walking to her death that was long before decided.

Okay, maybe that was a bit too overdramatic.

She can't help but dread this meeting. Sure she can run circles around her uncle - metaphorically, although she can do so literally - but not the people who saw the tape.

Her uncle is a fool who is blindsided by the past. She is no longer the little girl who was honest and simple to please. At least she liked to think so. He doesn't know that children can grow up faster than he can blink that is why she can easily fool him.

He believes that, like Tamaki, she has not grown much. His mistake.

Her uncle was a sharp person but she had found it even easier to deal with him after she became efficient in handling demon suitors like Kouga.

She was thankful to her uncle though. He was the one that prepared her for surprises that came on the day of her 15th birthday after all.

She got used to his antics long ago and that made her adaptable.

Without her noticing she was a few meters in front of the door to her uncle's office. She would be alone with her uncle and the head of security - for Ouran of course.

With her last few seconds she started breathing in and out deeply. Meditating before she faces total exposure should help her clear her head.

'Why couldn't I have just said that I will go with Koenma and probably never come back.'

A few seconds and she registered the way she phrased that.

She stopped walking and covered her face with both hands and shivered.

'Eew.'

He might have an above average face and she likes him well enough... it's just... it was like loving a 5 year old romantically when you are 20. True Koenma might be older than her grandparents' age combined but he is little more than a toddler inside and mostly outside.

'why does he keep his baby form again?'

Kagome continued walking until she reached the door.

She turned the knob after receiving a 'come in' as a reply to her knocks.

'This is it. Do or die.'

Koenma was nervously pacing in front of the seat he was told to sit in. He couldn't calm down. Aside from Kagome and a few selected others can fear not a meeting with the Lord of the West. Not even life as Lady of the West was coveted by the smarter women. However there were those who believed that Sesshoumaru would take one look at them and fall in love with them, living happily ever after. They were disillusioned when he leaves after drinking his tea without a word, without a glance. Those marriage interviews erased the 'fall in love with them' part but not the 'live happily ever after' part. Now those meetings were quickly spread throughout Makai and made most women so disheartened to even think of being the Lady of the West.

Sesshoumaru is desirable, his power and wealth are simply a bonus compared to his looks. His personality... women find him honorable and noble but men find him downright terrifying - or someone to be wary of.

He should have gotten Kurama to do this the moment Kagome said no.

He jumped when the door opened.

'Do or die. Someone tell him it's or not and!' Koenma mentally screamed as he tries to stop his legs from trying to run away.

"Baby." Sesshoumaru acknowledge d him as he walks towards his desk. They were in Ningenkai because Sesshoumaru had a business meeting.

Bowing a little bit, Koenma opened his mouth to speak when his cell phone rang. He jumped again and noticed Sesshoumaru's displeasure. His black elegant eyebrows pointed a few millimeters down as his eyes slightly narrowed. His face was stone cold and Koenma feared for the worst if he did not turn his cell phone off.

He was about to turn it off when he read the name on the screen and felt as if he was saved.

The elated look on his face was enough to cause Sesshoumaru to growl - a warning.

He shook his head and said:

"I know I was the one to arrange this meeting but this is a call that I must take."

Sesshoumaru was not happy to be set aside for a phone call but allowed it.

'For now.' The comment Koenma made on the news about Kagome being theirs was to be discussed thoroughly, ending it now would not do.

Koenma stepped outside for a moment to take the call.

"Kagome! Did you change your mind?! I can let you talk to Sesshoumaru right this second!"

"Who is this?"

Time seemed to stop as Koenma heard the male voice.

"Who is this?" Koenma's mind went on overdrive.

'Did Kagome lose her phone? Did someone steal it? Did she get kidnapped?' The again was promptly left out.

Sesshoumaru took his phone the moment he asked for the other man's identity.

'This isn't good.'

Koenma always forgets about a demon's good hearing - more so Sesshoumaru's.

All it took for Koenma to grab Sesshoumaru's attention was to say 'Kagome'.

Sesshoumaru made his way to the door once he heard the very male voice.

He wasn't very happy.

'Did the miko lose her phone again? Did someone steal it? Did the miko get kidnapped again? Or... is this the miko's belov-' Sesshoumaru forced the last thought away. Getting himself worked up will not help the miko. He, however, couldn't shake the feeling that he knew this man.

"Who is this?"

It wasn't a question but a demand that was uttered in such a coldness that sends shivers running along your spine.

"Taisho... Shouma?!" The man on the other end hesitantly said and the suprise was evident in the man's voice, as well.

"Suoh Yuzuru."

He doesn't know why one of his business partners was on the other end or how said partner got Kagome's phone but if anything untoward happened to what was his... blood WILL be spilled.

"Baby. We are leaving. Follow me."

He didn't need to add the 'or die' because Koenma already knows the consequences.

A/N:

Hey all! New chapter!

DemonKittyAngel: you are so sweet! I don't really want to just get to the juicy parts - I am dying to write them though - just a few words can change one's view on the situation after all. Well I am sure Sesshoumaru would love to receive a phone call from her but it's not happening in this chapter. Maybe some other time. Kaoru may die if anyone finds out. I hope he doesn't get killed! Yes I'm the writer but the story just writes itself - using my fingers to type it out. Also... I am the one dying to get to the smexy parts! It's what I want to write that I can't write until certain events! That's why I always bring up the romance bit. Ehehehe.

Shie0917: thanks for pointing out that little embarrassing mistake. Hehe. Thanks for your support! I hope you enjoy the next few chapters that are all about feelings!

Tsuki: Fluffy is here! He is here! A peek at what lies beyond Sesshoumaru's cold exterior is up next!

Kim: no he does not! It's always fun when the ones with the info know nothing at all! Thanks for the encouragement!

Thanks for all those who followed my story since the beggining and sorry for the long A/N's!