Chapter 11
It Takes Two to Cause a War…and One to Stop It
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Earlier…
Sesshomaru stood, his arms crossed as he watched Kagome preformed. He had to admit she was getting better. The personal trainer had really helped.
"Hello Sesshomaru," a voice purred from behind him.
His head snapped around. "Kagura," he growled. "What do you want?"
Kagura looked surprised for a split second. "Your personal assistant said you wanted to meet me here today."
"What did this personal assistant sound like?" he asked with a raised eyebrow.
She backed up against the wall. "Why should that matter?" She asked, grabbing the middle of his shirt. And before he knew it her lips were on his, his hand against the wall to keep balance.
Now…
Sesshomaru looked at Kagome with shock written all over his face. Her and Hiten…kissing? Kagura followed his glance. "Ahh, so it's the tabloid girl," she said examining Kagome.
"She's not all that pretty. You can do better Sessh," she answered tracing lines on his neck with her fingers.
Kagome pulled off of Hiten and turned to face him. She crossed her arms and gave him a grin. Sesshomaru nodded. "Yes, I can."
He pulled Kagura towards him into another kiss.
Kagome's POV
Kagome looked them up and down, hurt evident in her eyes. "I'm sorry Hiten. I don't know what happened…I just—ugh! She's such a slut. And she thinks she can have him!" she yelled and stomped her foot.
Hiten nodded. "Hey, don't be sorry. That was probably like the best kiss a non-girlfriend has ever given me. Feel free to use me anytime," he answered with a grin.
Kagome laughed. "Thanks Hiten. You always know how to cheer me up."
Hiten scratched his head. "I'm serious!"
Kagome rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah. I have a question…"
Hiten leaned against one of the props. "Shoot."
"Has—has Sesshomaru said anything to you about—me?"
The prop he was leaning against fell and he went with it. Kagome gave him a befuddled look. He groaned and stayed on the floor. "He practically wanted to kill me after I made the comment that I was going to show you the picture of you and Inuyasha. He said "she's been through enough" or something like that…I can't remember what else…"
Kagome scoffed. "He's such a hypocrite."
"Yes," Hiten said nodding and pulling himself up. "Yes he is…"
Kagome turned back to look at Kagura and Sesshomaru, who had now disappeared. She didn't even want to imagine what they were doing. She shivered. 'Eww…'
Hiten followed her gaze. "Where'd they go?"
"I don't even want to think about it," she said calmly, disregarding the hurt that was pulsing through her veins. "Come on, let's finish this video."
O.o.O
Kagome sighed as she sat in her dressing room. The video was a success though she didn't get to see it. She would tomorrow though. Sesshomaru didn't come back until the very end, no Kagura attached and drooling on his arm.
Someone knocked on the door and Kagome muttered a 'come in'.
Sesshomaru walked in. "What do you want?" Kagome asked, combing her hair.
"Do not speak to me in such a manner Ms. Higurashi."
"Oh? And why not?" She asked, putting the brush down and turning to face him.
"Because I am your boss and do not start this again."
"So, boss, who was that chick you had backed against the wall?"
"That is none of your concern," he said giving her once over.
"Well if Inuyasha were to show up here I wouldn't have started making out with him."
He raised an eyebrow. "You and Inuyasha?"
Kagome rolled her eyes. "Cut the crap. I know you know."
Sesshomaru sighed. "Well all I came to say was that you have to make an appearance when we have your Record Release Promotion tomorrow and—" He stopped talking and noticed that Kagome had turned back around and was now proceeding to take off her makeup.
"Are you even listening Ms. Higurashi?" he asked walking towards her.
Kagome started humming.
"Ms. Higurashi!"
Kagome ran her fingers through her hair and kept humming. Sesshomaru lost his temper and grabbed her by the shoulder and jerked her around. Kagome gasped and winced. He pulled back and looked ashamed. Kagome opened her mouth to speak but he was already out the door.
O.o.O
Kagome awoke to a knock on her door about nine o' clock the next day. She shuffled down the stairs, and opened the door, dressed in a huge white top and boxers (a Christmas present that her brother hadn't wanted).
"Well, I'm glad to see you've been up for hours," Hiten said grinning.
Kagome yawned. "What are you here for?"
Hiten took a step forward and put his hands on her hips. "I thought you knew," he said raising his eyebrows in a suggestive manner.
Kagome pushed him away and smiled. "Seriously."
Hiten sighed. "You need to get dressed…one of your best outfits ok? We have the Record Release Promotion today."
Kagome eyes widened. "Today?"
Hiten looked bemused. "Sessh didn't tell you?"
Kagome blushed and looked down. "Well I kind of wasn't listening."
Hiten hung his head dramatically. "Kagome, Kagome, Kagome. What am I going to do with you?" he said, whipping his head back up. "Now get dressed or I will do it for you…" he said with a grin.
Kagome sighed and shook her head. "I really need to make sure I kiss the camera guy next time instead of you."
"You know you want me," Hiten said trying to act all cool, leaning against the door. The door gave out and he stumbled to the ground with a thump. Kagome doubled over laughing.
"Now that," she said wiping her eyes, "makes my day."
O.o.O
Kagome walked into the room and instantly all eyes were on her. Most of the people there were wearing sunglasses and each dipped their heads to get a good view of this so-called pop star. It wasn't a big group; just a few of the top people in the music industry business…maybe about ten or twenty. Kagome fidgeted nervously but Hiten's hand on the small of her back—strictly professional—ushered her to keep going.
She made it up to the podium and sat down on one of the chairs next to the mic. Sesshomaru walked in, making his way up there, the same direction she had. "Welcome everyone. We hope you all enjoy the video." And with those words he took a seat next to Kagome.
The video came on and a few in the front nodded in approval. A few whispers were heard and Kagome stared at the screen. She was a whole different person. One she didn't even recognize. She looked so free, so happy to be singing. She looked hot. Hiten patted her knee. "Awesome, Kags."
Kagome looked over at Sesshomaru, who was looking down at the papers in his lap, not even paying attention to the video—or so she thought…
O.o.O
Sessh's POV
Sesshomaru read through the papers on his lap, occasionally glancing up at the screen, the beat of Kagome's single filling his ears. The upper corner of his lips twitched up. He had to admit she had come far. Now he just had to see if not only her but the people in front of him were willing to take it farther.
He knew Kagome thought he wasn't watching by the way she kept sneaking glances over at him unsurely.
He wanted to blurt out something like, "You know I'm watching so you can stop staring." But then, where was the fun in that. Torturing her was half the fun.
O.o.O
Kagome's POV
The video ended and there was a brief silence. Kagome bit her bottom lip and looked around at everyone. They began clapping and she let out a sigh of relief. "I think they like it Kags," Hiten said with a grin.
Kagome smiled. "Yeah…"
She stood up and walked down the steps, Hiten right behind her. A few people came up congratulating her on the video saying it would be a hit and that she would go far.
Eri, Ayumi, and Yuka squealed. "It was awesome Kags!" Eri squealed.
"Yeah, the bomb!" Yuka agreed. Ayumi nodded, smiling.
Kouga walked up and gave her a big bear hug. "You did amazing babe. Very sexy," he said lowering his mouth to hers. He pulled away seconds late, a few people nodding in agreement. Kouga gave her one last peck on the cheek and then walked off to mingle.
Kagome tried to contain her laughter upon hearing some of the comments.
"Oh yes, he is quite fine…"
"They make a cute couple don't you think."
"Hmm…Kouga and Kagome. Very catchy indeed."
"But I thought she was in a relationship with Sesshomaru." Kagome knitted her brows together. That voice sounded very familiar…familiar but high pitched.
"They both looked fabulous in the video."
"I wonder how long it will take the press to print out some article on a love triangle here."
"But I swear, she was in a relationship with Sesshomaru. I saw pictures." Kagome looked around. Why did she smell a rat? A rat who imitated woman's voices very poorly and name began with an H—and ended with an—iten.
"Don't Kagome and Sesshomaru make a cute couple," the same high-pitched voice said. She watched as Hiten darted from conversation to conversation saying in the high-pitched voice about how Kagome and Sesshomaru were meant to be and then rushing off before anyone could tell it was him.
"Did you see the picture of Kagome and Sesshomaru kissing?" the high-pitched voice said behind her. She whipped around and came nose to nose with Hiten. "Heh heh…hi Kagome!" he said with a big smile. Kagome grabbed him by his ear.
"Ow ow ow ow…"
"Give it up would you? You know…you sound very bad with a woman's voice," she informed him and let go of his ear.
Hiten straightened up and brushed the imaginary dirt off his shoulder. He cleared his throat. "I don't know what you're talking about," he said innocently…he sounded innocent enough—that is, until his voice cracked.
Kagome gave him a 'yeah-right' look.
He sighed. "So? I said few things…big deal?"
Kagome grinned. "No. I find the woman's voice very amusing."
Hiten rolled his eyes. "You're not going to forget this are you?"
Kagome put a hand to her chin, as if thinking. "Hmmm…nope."
Hiten's shoulders slumped and he dropped his head in defeat. Kagome grinned.
O.o.O
"I have an idea!" Hiten said after everyone had left and it was just him, Kagome, Sesshomaru, Bankotsu, Manten, Ginta, and Hakakku.
Everyone groaned—even Sesshomaru.
"What is it this time?" Kagome asked, crossing her arms.
"Let's celebrate!"
"And where exactly do you propose we do this?" Sesshomaru asked, with an eyebrow cocked.
"What about Naru's?" Bankotsu suggested, winking at Kagome.
Kagome rolled her eyes.
"I like it," Hiten said looking towards the others. Ginta and Hakakku nodded. Bankotsu grinned and Sesshomaru looked the same as always—emotionless.
"I'll go for it," Manten said. Kagome nodded. "Yeah, why not?"
Hiten looked pointedly at Sesshomaru. "Boss?"
"Alright then," Sesshomaru said with a sigh. "Naru's it is."
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Kagome lay back against the seat. She had ended up riding with Ice Prince and Bankotsu. It was silence the whole way there except for when Bankotsu would try to crack a joke. And then Sesshomaru would give him an icy glare and he'd shut up.
Kagome shifted in her seat and put her legs up on Bankotsu's lap. He laughed. "Can't get comfortable?" he asked putting his arms over her legs.
"Nope."
He patted her knee.
Kagome looked at the mirror and saw Sesshomaru glaring at Bankotsu every once and a while. She didn't know whether to speak up and embarrass him or just tell Hiten when she got out. She thought for a moment.
She'd go with telling Hiten.
O.o.O
The music was booming at the club and Kagome, Hiten, Sesshomaru, Bankotsu, Ginta, Hakakku, and Manten walked in. A few people saw her and started whispering.
"So where's Kagura?" Kagome asked Sesshomaru just to get on his nerves.
Sesshomaru looked down at her. "Where is Kouga?"
Kagome rolled her eyes. "He's busy."
Sesshomaru scanned the crowd. "So is she."
Kagome grinned. "Well then, dance with me?" she asked causing Hiten to wiggle his eyebrows suggestively. She slapped him on the arm.
Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow. "Fine," he answered.
Kagome smiled and grabbed his hand. Ginta and Hakakku had already hit the bar and were now on their third drink. Bankotsu was being…well…Bankotsu. And Manten and Hiten had found a few friends of theirs. So really there was nothing else to do.
Sesshomaru gave in and followed her to the dance floor, which only roused more whispers.
The remix of the song 'Ain't No Other Man' by Christina Aguilera came on and Kagome laughed.
Sesshomaru looked at her bemused. She shook her head. "I just really like this song."
Sesshomaru grinned and twirled her around. She smiled and fell into his arms, her back to his front. Their hips matched in movement, his arms around her stomach and hers looped around his neck. He kissed the top of her head, though she didn't notice.
Kagome leaned back into him and grinded her hips into his. He grinned and moved his hands to her hips. He gave her pelvic grind and then turned her around.
Sesshomaru looked at her eyes and then at her lips. Kagome's eyes fell to his own lips.
He wanted so badly to kiss her again. He bent to claim her lips and his phone gave a shrilling whine. Kagome sighed and turned back around, grinding her hips against his.
"Hello?" he asked, answering his phone.
Kagome smirked and grinded harder into his pelvis. He groaned and put an arm around her waist.
The person on the other line frowned. "Where are you Sesshy-kun."
"Kagura? No where." Even though he didn't stutter, his voice still wavered.
Kagome laughed and started kissing his neck. Her hand slid down his stomach and gripped his crotch.
He groaned again and Kagome grinned.
"I-I have to go," he said and shut his phone. He grabbed Kagome by the arms.
"What do you think you're are doing?"
Kagome laughed. "Lighten up. Just having some fun."
Sesshomaru growled. "I thought we had this conversation before, Ms. Higurashi. Do not play games with me."
Kagome dropped her head. "Well correct me if I'm wrong, but you seemed to be enjoying it."
Sesshomaru dropped her arms and walked away.
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A/N: So it took me so long to post this chapter because some of you said the drama is getting old or something like that so I was like 'hmm should I post it. Should I post it...hmm...' so yeah...I posted it. I SWEAR the next few chapters get less drama-y. Wait no that's a lie. But Sesshy does confess that he likes her!!! I think... -looks over chapters- Ummm yeah. Okay anyways, review--NO FLAMES! I'll tell you this, KAGURA GETS PUSHED INTO A POOL!!! YAY!
Preview for the next chapter of Stupid Girl – Maneater:
Hiten tried to hold in his laughter and turned the other way. Sesshomaru quirked an eyebrow, though you could see his amusement.
"Oh? I don't believe I saw that video," Kagura said scowling. "Your dress is fabulous too…where'd you get it? A thrift shop?"
Kagome faked a laugh. "Well you know, I save a lot of money…I'm sure you would benefit from it…since you do waste all your money on boob jobs and tummy tucks," she said with a half smile.
O.o.O
A movement caught her eye and she saw Kouga charging at Sesshomaru. "Sessh-" She was cut off by Sesshomaru's head snapping to the side, Kouga's fist ramming into his cheek.
She gasped and her hand flew up to her mouth. Sesshomaru growled and grabbed Kouga by the collar and punched him, sending him stumbling out the door.
