A/N: I think I've become re-addicted to writing this story. Figured I'd write a little here and there during lunch breaks and incubation periods in the lab. Lol HEY my lab mate binge watches netflix episodes while working! Whatever gets you through the day right? Just gotta make sure I delete this file from the pc when I'm done! :P

Disputatio

Sango could be found slouching in a cushioned chair in the corner of a poorly lit hospital room. Her little brother, Kohaku had been in and out of the hospital on account of his recurrent psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. There was car accident when they were children that resulted in their parent's death. Apparently the trauma resulted in his seizures.

What Sango didn't know was that Kohaku saw something on the day of the accident. He never spoke of it because he didn't believe it himself. He was still haunted by the night and experienced regular nightmares because of it.

….

The night was cold and rainy as the Taji family made their way down a darkened highway. Their two children sat quietly in the back seat, Sango sound asleep and Kohaku engrossed in his Gameboy. Kohaku's attention was jerked from the hand held game system as the car came to a screeching halt. The young boy, no more than 6, looked on in horror as his eyes came in contact with a creature not of this realm. His parents seemed unaware of what he was seeing as they looked back to ensure their children's safety.

17 year old Sango was roused from her slumber and asked, "What happened?" Their father informed them that he thought he saw an animal or something in the road. Kohaku rubbed his eyes thinking he had imagined it but before he could adjust his vision again the vehicle went spinning as something rammed the vehicle head on. Screams filled the atmosphere as the car ran into the guardrail. Sango's wails of horror could be heard in the distance as she took in her parents lifeless eyes.

Kohaku looked on in shock. Neither words nor tears escaped his small frame.

…..

Sango recalled the night of her parent's death as a lone tear escaped her. Startled out of her memories, Kohaku looked over to her with a weak smile. "Hey sis… how long have I been cooped up in here?"

Sango composed herself before responding, "Just one day. I took the week off though. I thought we could get some bonding time once we got you out of here."

The 16 year old smiled pleasantly before saying, "That actually sounds nice." Upon Sango's 21st birthday and completion of college she took custody of her little brother from a distant relative. In the 6 years since their reunion she hadn't had the opportunity to really spend time with him. She figured their bonding time was much overdue.

….

Hey, is everything alright with Kohaku?

Kagome stared at the typed text debating on whether or not to send it. Her finger hovered hesitantly over the send button. Before she could finish contemplating her decision, Rin came rushing into her office panting, "Miss. Higurashi! I'm so sorry to disturb you, but I just remembered that a Mr. Hitatchi requested a meeting with you at 1:30."

Kagome glanced at her watch and noticed it was 1:15. Sucking her teeth she addressed the panicking woman child, "First off… breathe." Kagome waited for the girl to do as instructed. "Now tell me where this meeting is?" She finished as she grabbed her purse and other belongings.

"It's at the Holiday Inn hotel about 3 blocks from here. I'm so so so so sorry." The 21 year old apologized profusely.

"You're going with me. I need you to teach you the ropes so to speak if you're going to be here all week. Please inform him that we'll be a little behind schedule."

Rin nodded her head and began dialing the man's personal number.

….

The two women made their way into the hotel lobby, asked for directions to the bar/ restaurant area where Kagome was greeted by a handsome man looking to be in his mid-40's.

Kagome instructed Rin to wait for her at the bar as she shook Mr. Hitachi's hand. "I do apologize for my tardiness. There are no excuses."

All is well Ms. Higurashi, shall we talk business?"

Kagome nodded in the affirmative before saying, "Please, Kagome is fine."

"In that case you may call me Gatenmaru." The man spoke in a chilling voice before he continued. "I was happy for your returned call. We've been looking for a young lawyer with a bright future.

Kagome eyed the man warily before saying, "Well nothing is official yet. I took this interview because I'm interested in a lateral shift as well as a vertical one. I have several offers on the table and I suppose I need to know if my joining with the team at J&J will be worth it."

"I'd very much like to schedule a tour of the firm with you to introduce you to the partners as well show you around. Maybe we can win you over." He smiled seductively.

Kagome cringed a little. "I'll have my secretary contact you." She stood shaking his hand before walking toward the bar to inform Rin of their departure."

"Rin, this gets back to no one. Nobody is to know that I met with a competing firm today. Understood?"

"This is our little secret Miss. Higurashi!"

"Just Kagome." She corrected.

…..

Upon their arrival back to the office Kagome stared at her cell phone again.

Hey, is everything alright with Kohaku?

With a deep breath she pressed send and waited for her friend's response with baited breath.

Yea, he's fine, was the prompt reply. Kagome let out an exasperated sigh before typing,

I'm glad to hear that…. Listen I know you're out for the week… but I'd really like to talk to you soon. I miss you.

….

Sango looked down at her phone as she prepared to respond to Kagome's message. Several emotions flashed through her eyes as she steeled her nerves before typing,

Yea, this 'talk' is long overdue lol :)

A/N: Short little chapter that kinda goes into Sango's character a little more... begins the job hunt…. And we start to see Sango and Kagome's relationship improve slightly.