Chapter 14- And Your Words Of Humiliation

This is really awkward, she thought. She awoke at dawn to prepare breakfast, but decided to take shower first. She only turned the know two times when a wide awake Sesshoumaru barged in and did his own early morning ritual. Kagome closed her eyes and turned away to prevent herself from seeing inappropriate things that the transparent curtain couldn't cover.

He happened to look at her and stared. And stared. "Oh. Good morning, Kagome." Then he smirked and walked out the door. The nerve of that guy! She want to punch him to the next tomorrow. She finished her supposed-to-be lovely shower, and went to the kitchen.

And the awkwardness she felt added to the tension that was building between the two of them while she make their breakfast. He was sipping a hot coffee and reading the morning newspaper. Apparently, he went for a walk earlier than her that is why he was already wide awake.

The silence bothered her; thankfully, he didn't brought it up anymore. She could still feel his eyes on her naked body and she flushed again.

The smell of the food probably woke up the two children, and they sleepily walked in the dining room.

"Did you have a good night sleep, Rin-chan, Shippo-kun? " she asked.

"I slept just fine, mama," Shippo answered. "I haven't had any nightmares since we moved here."

"Probably because you feel secured," she said in a sad tone. "I'm sorry I couldn't provide you a much safer shelter, baby."

He climbed in her lap after she finished putting the food in the table and sat down. "It was not your fault, mama. I should have told you before, so you could have solve it much earlier."

"It's okay," she reassured. "What about you, Rin-chan?"

"I have a good night, too," she answered with a smile.

They eat breakfast and prepared for the day. The driver and Jaken drives Rin to her school, Shippo stayed home with the babysitter, and she and Sesshoumaru went to their respective floors.

"Kanna," Naraku called. "What news have you bring to me?"

"Your enemy has connected the dots between the boy's parents and the scandal they caused months ago. The higher ups also have Juromaru in their custody. It will be trouble when he bring out your name," the woman answered.

She worked directly in the HR department of Taisho building. She was hired months before the scandal that Daisuke made. She was the one to leave the drugs in their meeting area every time he needs more. Daisuke never figured it out because he didn't ask for more information. Easy Money always fool a foolish man, and although he was a good man at heart and has a lot of conscience, the need for income in this modern world has increase.

"So, they start to move," Naraku said darkly. "Let's meet them and open fire."

"We should plan on wiping out Juromaru's existence in this world," Byakuya smirked. "That bastard has been trouble since the start."

"Not only him but also Hiten and Manten," another cronies of his said. "They might not be out in the open right now, but if the officials know where they are, we couldn't wipe them all at one in a secured place."

"Hired someone to do the dirty work," Kagura said. "Or just set - up the Taishos."

"How can we even do that? Kagome Higurashi adopted the runt, and now they lived together because she 'asked' protection from the 'boss.'" Kanna said in a tone less voice.

"It shouldn't even have been brought up in the first place."

"Just do the killing first before we go to our next step," Naraku said.

"Operation: Shut Their Mouths begin," Byakuya chuckled, and everybody followed him.

Sesshoumaru looked up from the papers he was signing once again. He glances at the clock too many times these days because he couldn't wait to come back home, or more likely, at the penthouse. Kagome and her son, Shippo, added a happiness that he had been seeking since he was a child.

He doesn't want to end everything, and he was afraid that he might get use to it so much that he will breakdown when they are safely back to their own apartment. He love Kagome still, and although they compromised to stay friends until she's ready for him to court her, he couldn't stop himself from admiring her. It was high school all over again, but he wishes that it will not end up like the years ago.

He awoke early in the morning to jog and get a newspaper, and he was really shock to see Kagome in her nude, but the feeling of his blood flowing down to that part of his body was rather painful. Really. He might sound cool and playful, but the truth was the opposite. He was hot, and horny. He want to put his hands in it but he was afraid that she might see him and be disgusted at his actions.

He continued signing the damned papers until his right hand was numb, his eyes almost bloodshot, and his head swirling from reading and thinking too much. When he was done, he went to the intercom to call him secretary.

"Sakura-san, I appreciate if you don't give me any work right now. Thank you."

The older woman laughed at him. "I know you're tired. Don't worry I won't let anyone in."

"If Higurashi-san come and find me, let her in," he said firmly. "But just her."

He could hear her knowing smile. "Yes, boss."

"Thank you."

Sesshoumaru has long removed his tailored jacket a long time and his polo shirt's sleeves has been rolled up to the elbows, three of his upper buttons has been opened, and he looked very rugged. He took a nap in the sofa that was stated inside the office.

He groggily opened his eyes as he heard the sound of a cellphone click. He sat and looked around. He saw Kagome's back, and she was preparing a hot coffee that will serve his taste. The aroma of the newly made coffee made him open his eyes wider.

He gave Kagome a smile, and she returned it with her own. He looked at the clock situated near in the wall near the door and across from his table.

"Hello," she said. "I gave Sakura-san papers, but said that I must come in here."

"You took a picture of me while I'm sleeping," he said, feeling smug. She reddened a lot.

She stuttered indignantly, "I did not! What a thick face you have! Don't say anything like that. I don't regard you with something nearing crush or even love. So, don't tease me!"

He just laugh at her, but inwardly, he felt his heart broken into two. No matter what he did, he feels like she never did forgive him and would rather not have him. He couldn't fault her, but he wished that she would give him a chance.

"Did the officers find anything?" she asked

He went to a shelf and picked up the files that his P.I. gave him. "The private investigator I hired sent me these files. He dug a lot, and even the connection between Shippo's parents' murder and the drug case. The officers also caught Juromaru, the one who tortures Shippo."

At that, Kagome's eyes flared with hatred and unforgiveness. He was afraid that one day she will look at him like that. He doesn't know if he prefers her cold approach or the heat of her glare. He thinks he can cope with the glare because she will not talk to him mechanically.

"I want to meet him."

He stiffened, "No. I wouldn't put you in danger like that. The guy tortures your son, yes, but I wouldn't forgive him if he hurts you, too."

He turned to him. "I want to meet him. I want to say my piece in this issue because it wouldn't be right for me to keep my mouth shut."

"You always have a say in this." He insisted. "But I don't like you facing that son of Satan."

She gritted her teeth stubbornly, "He cannot touch me, I assure you. There are officers there to watch us. Besides, I want you to come with me also. Tell Inuyasha to babysit the kids, we'll be going there this afternoon."

He stopped his complains when she said that he could come. At least he could protect her if something happens. "Okay, then."

"See you later, Taisho-san, " she said with a smile. Her eyes brightens, and she hide her giggles behind her hands. It was really cool to play with his patience sometimes.

He nodded with a smirk of his own. "See you later, Higurashi."