A/N: Hi guys~! Sorry this one was a little more delayed, but I've been busy. *smile* Welp, here's my chapter. Really hope y'all enjoy it. Oh, a shout out to my 100th review! Woohoo! Y'all are awesome!
I looked at myself in the full body mirror, pressing my hands against my light tan dress slacks, my pale aqua colored shirt cleanly pressed as the sleeves flared out in an almost see through manner. I ran a comb through my thick hair, pulling it back into a high ponytail, the tips curling. I leaned closer, touching my face as Shippo sat on the bed watching me intently. "Shippo-chan, should I put on make-up?"
"Today's your big day. I don't think you need make-up."
"Why do you say that?"
"You have really nice skin, and your eyelashes are already thick." He smiled and stuck the lollipop in his mouth, purring slightly at the taste. "I think you look perfect the way you are."
"Aw, thank you Shippo-chan. I'll go all natural." I ran my hand up my cheek again, combing my bangs against my forehead. "How do I look?" I held a pair of dark strappy heels in my hands, as I did a little twirl in front of Shippo.
"You look very beautiful, Kagome." Shippo smiled as I grabbed a jacket, starting towards the bedroom door.
"Let's get going, and eat breakfast." I walked down the stairs as Shippo hopped behind me much in the fashion of a squirrel. He hopped on the counter as Kingston placed a plate of waffles in front of Shippo, Sesshomaru sipping his coffee at the opposite end of the island, his thin layer glasses perched slightly on his nose. Rin sat next to him, a bowl of oatmeal in front of her, humming a playful tune with each bite. "Good morning." I smiled as I grabbed a large glass, pouring myself some orange juice.
"Do you want some oatmeal, Kagome-chan?" Rin asked happily as she kicked her feet.
"That sounds scrumptious." I giggled as I sat next to Shippo.
"It's coming right up, Kagome-chan." Kingston stated calmly as I heard him stirring something in the background. "You need to get a good breakfast today for this big day."
"You start work today?" Sesshomaru asked calmly, looking over the newspaper. I felt my cheeks heat up at his voice as I took a long sip of the orange juice.
"Yes." It's been about 4 days since the incident in the garden, his eyes had been glued on me then.
"Kags." InuYasha came into the room, his leather jacket half on. He was followed by Inu-Papa, who was greeted by a large plate of sunny side up eggs and a large amount of sausage and bacon on the side.
"My princess." Inu-Papa leaned down and kissed my temple as he sat next to me, his fork scraping against the plate. "You look stunning." I smiled as Kingston placed the bowl in front of me.
"Good morning, and good luck at your first day." I smiled as InuYasha sat in front of me, stealing a bite of my oatmeal. "Delicious."
I scoffed and smacked his arm playfully. "Thief!" He laughed as I continued eating my oatmeal happily. I handed him half of the bowl as he started in on it. "I gotta run. Inu-Papa, you sure it's fine for Shippo-chan to stay here today?"
"Yes, yes, already, Kagome-chan. Go to work."
"Wait, I'll take you." InuYasha stood up, scooping on big glob of oatmeal in his mouth, finishing putting on his jacket, attempting to swallow the oatmeal and the bacon he snagged off of Inu-Papa's plate, which he now held a fork up in defense against his thieving son.
I laughed happily as I kissed the top of Shippo's head, Kingston handing me a packed lunch on my way out. "Be good, darling."
"I will, Kagome." He smiled and waved at me as he continued eating his waffles. "Kingston-chan can I have some bacon like Papa Taisho?"
"Sure thing." I turned away from my adopted son as I followed InuYasha to his car, slipping my heels on while I was heading out the door.
"InuYasha-chan, thanks a lot for taking me to work."
"I have no problem with it. Feel free to hitch a ride with me anytime. Just call me up if you need a ride after work."
"What if you're busy?"
"Nothing's more important than you."
"What about Onigumo-san?"
InuYasha paused and drove in silence, his eyes seeming to lose their sparkle. "You are more important than her." His voice was soft, his ears were down a little, his eyes focusing on the road, before he turned on the radio, Sweet Cherry Pie coming on loudly.
I sat at the desk typing on the desktop that was provided for me, the phone rang as I answered it swiftly. "Hello, this is Shizen Incorporation, Kagome Higurashi speaking, how may I assist you today?"
There was no response, the other end just clicked as I paused and stared at the receiver shocked. I saw one of the mailboys pass by as I leaned forward, pausing in the typing.
"Excuse me." He glanced at me, his blue eyes staring at me shocked and wide-eyed. He had dark blue-ish gray bangs that were spiked up but the rest of his hair was a lighter shade of gray. He was well tanned and he had elven ears, much like Kouga. "I'm new here, my name is Kagome Higurashi."
"Hello…" The young man seemed hesistant as he took my outstretched hand and shook it a little awkwardly. "I'm Ginta Hiroyuki…"
"Hiroyuki-san, nice to meet you."
Lunch approached as I took a bite of my salad slowly sitting at my desk, keeping an eye on the door. I saw Sesshomaru walk in, his long silver hair was tied back in a low ponytail, his cold stare immediately finding me. "Hello, I am here on an appointment."
"An appointment?" I raised my eyebrow towards him, in his right hand he held a briefcase, staring at me expectantly. "With who?" I pressed the phone to my ear, my cheeks flaring up at his excruciating stare.
"Hosenki Ryuzaburo-san." His voice was calm, his eyes never once leaving my face.
"Yes, yes, sure thing." I smiled at him as I dialed up to the CEO's office.
"Yes?"
"Ah, hello Ryzaburo-sama, there is a Taisho-sama in the lounge saying he has an appointment with you?"
"Why yes, send him right up. Thank you Higurashi." He hung up the phone as I set the phone on the receiver, looking up at Sesshomaru.
"Please go right on up, Taisho-sama, and have a very pleasant day." I smiled innocently as he walked away. I might have been smiling, but my heart was pounding, and my entire body felt hot.
I never saw Sesshomaru left as I started to pack up my items, slipping on my coat. I heard the elevator ding as I saw people walking off of it, bowing their heads to me slightly as they passed. I bent down to gather my items still as I arranged the files on the desk for tomorrow. I stood up and looked up, shocked to see Sesshomaru standing there, waiting very patiently. "Are you done?"
"Why are you still here?" I smiled softly as I slipped my bag over my shoulder, cocking my head to the side.
"The appointment lasted well into the evening. We are continuing it tomorrow. Do not avoid this Sesshomaru's question."
"I am done, and I was about to call up your brother to ask for a ride."
"Do not bother. We are going to the same destination, correct?"
"It's okay."
"Come." He turned and started to walk away as I followed after him obediently. "Besides, that idiotic male isn't home. He ran once that woman rang her little bell."
"What woman?" I looked at him as he lifted his nose, as if he was better than to answer my question.
He answered anyway. "That Kagura woman."
"I'm sure if I called InuYasha-chan, he'd come and get me."
"Feel free to try." Sesshomaru said calmly still walking to his car. When we got to it, I pulled out my phone dialing InuYasha's number quickly.
It rang a few times as I heard the phone click, a breathless answer coming over the phone. "Hello?"
"Hi InuYasha-chan. I'm done for the day. Do you think you can come and get me?" I started feeling my smile falter as I heard a giggle in the background, her voice nearly right in the receiver.
"Is that the wretched miko?" Her voice was filled with anger, and a twist of hatred. What did I ever do to her?
"Kagura, give me a moment." Kagura? He's calling her by her first name now? Without any honorifics? I suddenly felt really appalled. "Hey, yeah, Kags, stuff…" He paused as I imagined him glancing at Kagura. "Sort of came up, ya know? I hope you can catch a ride with one of the co-workers, or take a cab?"
"InuYasha-chan, I thought…" I heard her giggle coming close as I heard InuYasha say something, a little further away, her giggle becoming even more apparent.
"Listen, Ka-go-me." She pronounced every syllable of my name with it dripping with hatred and venom. "He's busy, and he really doesn't want to bother with a lowly… human wench." I clenched my fist tightly as she giggled again, clicking her tongue while she was at it. "Besides, you've been replaced." The phone clicked in my ear, my heart racing more and more with every second, as I pulled my phone away from my ear, the background on my phone just staring back at me. InuYasha's smiling face pressing against mine as he held up his thumb, index and pinky fingers in a rock-out sign. My eyes were closed as I was laughing against him, his other arm around my shoulders. I was… replaced? How is that even possible?
Woot. Chapter 14 is done. Teehee. Sesshomaru's being a gentleman, say whaaattt? And what's with InuYasha's and Kagura's relationship? Teehee. Gotta continue reading to figure it out. *winks* Anyway, fill out that beautiful little box with your sexy little thoughts and send it in. ^0^