Sunday went well for Kagome. Around 3:00 pm Ayame and Kouga showed up and later on that night when Ayame thought the timing was right she asked Kagome the questions that both she and Kouga had when they walked through the door and caught the scent that was left behind after someone have had been intimate.
Now it was Monday morning and the drive to the firm was really peaceful. When she arrived at the firm she noticed that she had got there before Sango so she looked through her purse for her keys to the firm. Upon unlocking the door and about to turn on the lights she heard her name being called. Turning around she saw Sango coming up the steps.
"Morning Sango," Kagome greeted.
"Morning Kagome. I see you beat me here this morning," Sango said back to her friend. "By the way, congratulations on being here for one year. Today one year ago you joined the firm."
"Thanks. It's been a year with many trials." The two walked down to clock in.
"So did anything interesting happen with you over the weekend?" Sango asked as they walked to Kagome's desk.
"Sesshomaru took me out to dinner on Saturday and then we did other things together before going back to the apartment and had a bowl of ice cream while watching a movie."
"It would seem that you two are getting pretty close to one another. That's good to see. It's better than seeing you avoiding each other and not talking."
"Ya I guess your right," Kagome answered.
"So have you two kissed yet?" Sango leaned on Kagome's desk.
"Sango!"
"Well have you or is it to early to ask something like that?"
"Yes we've kissed and that is all I am going to say about it. We need to get to work." Kagome turned on her computer then started on the filing as Sango walked to her desk.
By the time the Silvermoons arrived Kagome was finished with her typing and filing since there was not much of either to do and was sitting there chatting with Kouga. She found out that so far the morning was going really slow for him because not many were coming into the bank yet.
"A good morning to you Kagome. I would like to say we are glad and proud that you have been with us a year. We have enjoyed your work for the past year and look forward to having you working with us many more years." InuTaisho said when he walked up to her desk.
"Thank you Mr. Silvermoon. I hope to continue working here many more years." She smiled at her boss before he left to head to his office passing his son who was leaning against the door to his office. She blushed as their eyes made contact.
"Are you not going to greet me?" Sesshoumaru stood up straight then walked over to where she was sitting. He raised a hand and gently put it on her cheek. "Is your body still sore?"
"No that does not bother me anymore. I had to answer questions from Ayame and Kouga on Sunday about what they smelt when they walked into the apartment when Ayame came home. Not to mention Kouga just asked me on the computer if you and I greeted each other yet this morning or if you were even at work yet."
"It is good that the ache has fully gone away. Did you sleep well or were you kept up by dreams of us?"
"My dreams did not keep me up, but yes those dreams ran through my mind all night." While Kagome was talking Sesshoumaru looked at her computer and saw her email address. After talking a bit more he headed to his office.
"Kagome you have a call." Was heard over the intercom of her phone.
"Hello this is Kagome." She paused. "Hello mom. Is something wrong? Because you don't usually call me at work." She paused again. "No I don't have anything planned tonight. Why?" She listened. "You don't need to do that for me. I have no clue what they are doing. I'll see you tonight. Love you too." Kagome hung up the phone.
Keeping her computer on she opened her drawer and pulled out the book she had in there. Getting ready to start reading the book she had to get up and go to the ladies room. Coming back she heard the fax machine so she checked it, then took the fax to the office.
"You have a fax Sesshoumaru." She walked over and placed it on his desk.
"Thank you," he answered as he picked up the fax. She left the room.
The morning hours at the firm went by fast to Kagome as she sat at her desk reading her book. As the lunch hour was getting close she closed her book and put it away and got her purse then headed to clock out. Sango and her walked across the street to the restaurant.
"What are you going to get Kagome?" Sango looked at the menu as they stood in line.
"I'm not sure. Probably what I always get." Kagome answered.
"I'll go and get a table." Sango said after ordering. Kagome walked to the counter.
"I'll take the Chicken Ranch Salad, a bottle of water, and one of those fruit cups there with the whipped cream in it. That will be for here." She watched as the person totaled up the order then she paid for the food. She then took her tray of food to the table.
"Wow Kagome. You usually only order a salad and the water, or a hamburger, fries and cola." Sango looked over the food.
"I didn't have breakfast this morning." Kagome picked up her fork.
"What are you doing tonight?" Sango asked.
"My mom wants to cook me a dinner to celebrate being at the firm for one year. So I need to go over there around six."
They ate lunch then headed back to the firm. The rest of the afternoon was a breeze for Kagome since all she did was read her book or talk on the messenger to either Kouga or Sango. After clocking out to go home Kagome headed to her vehicle and drove towards her families shrine.
"Mom I'm here," Kagome said as she walked into the house.
"Dinner is not ready yet," Charlotte voiced from the kitchen.
"Where's Souta and Grandfather?" Kagome walked into the kitchen.
"Your brother is with his girlfriend and will be here by 5:30 and your grandfather is on his way. He said that he needed to pick something."
To pass the time Kagome walked outside and walked around the shrine. As it got close to 6:00 p.m. Kagome walked back into the house. The family started to gather when there came a knock at the door.
"I'll get it mom," Souta went to the door. A few minutes later he came back with someone following him.
"Ah you both came. Please come and take a seat. Dinner is ready." Mr. Silvermoon sat at the end of the table while his son sat by Kagome. Kagome went to dish up the food as she always did when her mother laid a hand on hers. "Kagome tonight I will serve the food; after all this dinner was made for you."
"Mom, I can..." She looked at her mother. "Thank you mom." Kagome lowered her head and nodded her respects to her mother.
"I would also like to thank you Mr. Silvermoon and your family for taking and giving my daughter a job at the firm and helping her through the tough times this passed year. This dinner is also to say thank you."
"Ms. Higurashi there is no need for these honors towards us, but your welcome and thank you. Your daughter works extremely well and is a great employee and close friend," InuTaisho spoke.
"Dad did you want to say anything to your granddaughter?"
"Yes indeed I do. Kagome. I praise you on your hard work this passed year. So I would like to give you something." He handed her a rolled up scroll. Kagome took it and unrolled it. What she read she rolled the scroll back up and laid it on the table.
"What was it dear?" her mother asked.
"I went to the closest shrine and talked to them and they have agreed to take you in as a miko. It is something to fall back on incase one day the work at the firm gets to be to much and since you don't have a man in your life to build a home with then this would be a great place," her grandfather said then sat down.
"Dad don't you think that was a bit to much? She is old enough to make her mind up on what she wants to do," Charlotte said.
"Long ago a family member could give over a female child to a shrine for the child to be given a better life by serving as a miko. That is what I've done. She does not have to go in now. It is open for her when she chooses to go in." While Kagome's grandfather and mother was talking neither of her family saw Sesshoumaru slip a hand under the table and was placed on Kagome's hands that were on her lap. The only one that did see him slip his hand under the table was smiling at his son.
"Would you please excuse us. Dad please come with me." Charlotte walked out of the dining area with her father following.
"Sis if you would like to step outside for a bit of air I can come and get you when mom and grandfather are done," Souta said.
"No, that's alright. I'll be fine, but thanks anyways little brother."
"Would you stop on the little brother. I know that I'm younger than you, but I'm taller than you are so I'm not little ok." Souta voiced. "Sis I know you said nothing happened between you and Sesshoumaru out by the tree that one night, but I did see him kissing you. So if he has feelings for you and you for him why don't you hook up? I mean you work together in the same building and all," her brother said. Before she could say anything their mother and grandfather came back in.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." Charlotte walked over and sat down
Charlotte cleared the table then sat back down and talked a while with her daughter, Mr. Silvermoon, and Sesshoumaru while Mr. Higurashi went to do the shrine work and Souta went to do his homework.
"Well mom, I am going to say good night because I've got to take a shower and get things ready for work in the morning. Thank you for the dinner. Could you put this scroll somewhere." Kagome handed the scroll to her mother. She then hugged and gave her mother a kiss on the cheek. She walked to the door and put her shoes on then grabbed her purse and walked out the door.
"Thank you again Charlotte for having us over." Both Silvermoons said before walking to the door before leaving. They found Kagome standing by the sacred tree. All three walked down the steps together.
"I'll wait over in the car son. I'll see you in the morning Kagome," her boss said.
"Drive careful and sleep well Kagome." Sesshoumaru kissed her before opening her vehicle door for her and shutting it when she got in before he walked over and got in his father's car.
While driving to the apartment she went over in her mind what her grandfather had said and done. She still could not believe her grandfather on going to some shrine or temple and talking to them about her becoming a miko.
"Geez Gramps, that's like a slap in the face and saying 'Although you have done a great job your life still sucks because you don't have a man in your life and are not married to, so why don't you get locked away to serve some shrine or temple'," she said loudly as she drove. "Well if Gramps wants to get technical I have two men that are in my life. One is my boss and the other we've been really close even though he is not my boyfriend." Kagome finished telling herself as she turned off her vehicle. Getting out of her vehicle she did not see Kouga's car.
The following morning Kagome opened her eyes with a sigh. She reached out and grabbed the squawking alarm and turned off the noise. The silence unnerved her as much as the noise of the alarm clock did. She laid in her bed a bit longer as she fought going back to sleep but she pushed the blankets back and got up. After doing her every morning routine she headed out the door with her breakfast.
Arriving at the firm she placed her breakfast and her purse on her desk then carried on until she stood in front of the time clock and clocked in. After which she walked to the ladies room to do her business and headed to her desk. On the way she met Sango as she was going to clock in.
"It seems you arrived at work before I did again Kagome," Sango said after she yawned. "Miroku stayed at my place late last night. He didn't leave until 11:00 pm and when he left it took me a while to get to sleep." Sango yawned again.
"That's alright. I understand how tired you are. I've been having trouble sleeping lately as well." Kagome took a bite of her food.
"How was your dinner last night with your family?"
"It wasn't just my family and me. Mom called and had our boss and Sesshoumaru come over as well. Mom wanted to thank them for being there the past year for me and for giving me the job. It was all fine until my grandfather handed me a scroll. He went and talked to a priest or priestess or both at some shrine or temple for me to become a miko because I have no male for a husband. He more or less hinted that it would be better for me to be a miko than working for a law firm."
"How awful to do and say something like that," Sango said.
"Ya well we best get started with our work." Kagome turned on her computer, fax machine, printer and the radio.
Putting everything the way she wanted to do them that morning. She picked up the files and put them away then got the files that both her boss and his son needed and placed then on her desk to be ready to take to the two offices but before she got started typing she went and checked her email and checked who was on the messenger.
"What a delectable looking breakfast."
"Thank you." Kagome looked at the clock then looked at her boss. "Your here earlier than normal this morning."
"There are times that I do that," her boss smiled at her.
"Here are the files that you wanted." She handed over the files. "I best get the other files on your son's desk before he asks why they aren't there."
"He'll be in, in a bit. He was on the phone in his car when I pulled up and parked." InuTaisho walked down to his office as Kagome picked up the other files and took them into Sesshoumaru's office. Close to a half hour later Sesshoumaru came in. While heading to his office Kagome was heading down the hall the opposite direction and disappeared around the corner heading to the lunch room. The 11:00 o'clock hour was boring for Kagome so she got up and went to Sango's desk to talk with her.
"What are you doing up here Kagome?"
"I was getting bored back at my desk. All I'm doing is reading a book." Kagome sat on the corner of the desk.
"Don't you have any typing left?"
"Ya maybe three or four papers, but I don't want to get them all done now. Why? Are you trying to get me to leave?" Kagome gave Sango a sad face. "I see how it is." She walked passed Sango's desk.
"It's not like that." Sango looked at Kagome and saw her start to laugh. The main door opened and in walked someone carrying a bouquet and something else.
"Probably something for our boss or Sesshoumaru." Sango said.
"Boy Sesshoumaru is going to really hate this if it is for him." Kagome answered.
"Welcome to 'Taisho & Son: Attorneys At Law.' How may I help you?" The person walked over to the desk and looked at her clipboard.
"I have a delivery for a Miss Higurashi Kagome."
"I'm Higurashi Kagome." Kagome stepped over to the woman.
"Please sign here." The woman handed the clipboard to Kagome. After Kagome signed her name the woman left. Kagome looked at the flowers to see four deep red roses and white baby's breath.
"Who are these from? Find the card and read it." Sango helped to look for the card. "Here it is." Sango handed it to Kagome. Opening it Kagome read what was wrote.
Card's Message
"I would like to take you to dinner tonight at 6:00 pm."
S.S.
End Of Message
"Well what's it say and who's it from?" Sango asked.
"It's from Sesshoumaru." Kagome said.
"What's in here?" Sango handed a box to Kagome. She opened it to see chocolates. She let Sango pick one. Kagome picked a white candy and took a bit and liquid oozed into her mouth that tasted like strawberries. "Mmmm... Kagome this candy is so delicious with the liquid strawberry center." Kagome picked up the bouquet and the candy and headed to her desk. She placed then on her desk then went to the door behind her and knocked then walked in.
"Thank you Sesshoumaru for the flowers and candy. The flowers are very pretty and the candy is delicious."
"You got them then." He looked up from his work.
"Yes just now. They are on my desk." She headed closer to his desk when he waved to have her come closer.
"I'll be picking you up at 5:45 pm." Looking up at her as she stood by his chair. The moment between them was broken when Sango paged Sesshoumaru that a client arrived. So they both walked out of the office. Kagome headed to clock out for lunch as he went to get his client.
Later that day when it was time to go home. Kagome clocked out and headed to her vehicle. But before going home she stopped at WacDonald's and picked up two McChickens and a large order of fries to go. Driving down the road she ate the two McChickens sandwiches and fries. By the time she reached the apartment the food was eaten.
"How was work today?"
"It was good. How about you Ayame." Kagome sat her purse down.
"The same. What would sound good to eat tonight?"
"It will be just you, that is if Kouga isn't coming over tonight. I'm being picked up at 5:45 tonight."
"Who do you have a date with? Is it Sesshoumaru?"
"Yes it's him. I need to take a shower and get dressed." Getting to her room she grabbed her robe then headed to the shower. Afterwards she headed back to her room and sprayed one of her rose perfumes over her body then got dress in a lavender floor length triangle top dress. If one would look upon the dress they would see a floor length dress with affixed triangle style bikini top accented with rhinestone "x" in the center of the bust line and knee-length side seam splits.
"So where are you going?" Ayame asked as Kagome entered the kitchen after getting dressed.
"I don't know. He didn't tell me." Kagome grabbed a plum and ate it. When five thirty came around Kagome walked down the hall to get her high heel shoes and headed into the bathroom to make sure everything was ok. Before she went to the bathroom door she went over to the toilet and sat down. As she did so a knock came to the door.
"Kagome, he's here," Ayame said on the other side of the bathroom door.
"I'll be right out," Kagome answered. Kagome washed her hands then walked out and down to the living room. "Sorry to keep you waiting. Am I dressed alright for dinner or should I change?"
"You need not change. Shall we go?" He held out his hand to her.
"See you later." Kagome took hold of his arm as they left the apartment then stepped so she could put her shoes on. Arriving at the restaurant he opened her door and held his hand out to her. Then they walked into the restaurant.
"Table for two?" The waiter asked.
"I have a reservation."
"What's the name?"
"Silvermoon." Sesshoumaru said.
"Right this way sir." They followed the waiter through the restaurant until they reached a table for two with two lit candles. "Here you are sir." The waiter placed the menus on the table then left.
Looking through the menu Kagome made her choice and placed the menu down on the table. She looked Sesshoumaru over at the way he was dressed. When he moved the menu she looked a different way.
"Have you decided?" A female walked up to the table.
"I'll have the calzone and to drink I'll take a large cola." Kagome handed the menu to the waitress.
"What kind of salad dressing would you want? All the dinners include soup, salad and garlic bread." The waitress wrote the order down.
"I'll take ranch dressing."
"What about you sir?"
"I'll take the steak and lobster tail dinner." Sesshoumaru closed his menu. "The steak I would like it rare."
"And what kind of dressing?"
"Honey-ginger."
"What to drink?"
"A large cola and a pitcher of ice water for two." The lady picked up Sesshoumaru's menu then left. "You look lovely tonight Kagome."
"Thank you. You look really nice as well."
"Here's your pitcher of ice water and the two colas."
"Thank you." Kagome said. When the woman left she looked back over at Sesshoumaru. "Why would he want to take me to a place to have a candle light dinner for?"
"Your probably wondering why I took you out to have dinner by candle light."
"That question did cross my mind to tell you the truth," Kagome answered as their salads were placed before them.
"I have a question that I would like to ask."
"All of this to just ask a question. You could of asked me at work, or called, but alright." Kagome ate some salad.
"What is your feelings about youkai?"
"At first when my grandfather told me stories I was afraid. I don't think anything bad towards youkai. I believe there are those that are mean just like humans, but there are also many out there that are kind, loving, friendly just like us humans." She answered.
"How would you feel being in public with a youkai? Would you be disgusted to be seen in public with a youkai?"
"If I am close to the youkai and he or she is a friend knowing what he or she was and I've accepted who they or what they are then why would I be disgusted being with them in public? That would be called being a two face." She then ate some more of her salad.
"What about courting a youkai? Would you court a youkai or even become mates? Being mates in human terms is becoming married. Other words would you marry a youkai?" He are some of his salad after asking the question.
"I would imagine dating a youkai and being married to a youkai would be like it would with a human. For a long time I only thought there were only humans and now that I know that there are youkai and hanyous as well. I never gave much thought about dating or even marriage with anything other than human, but now that I think about it why not. Sure I'd date a youkai or even a hanyou." They remained silent after she spoke as they both finished up their salads with good timing because the waitress brought a medium serving pot with a ladle and two soup bowls.
"I'll take these salad plates for you." The woman left. Sesshoumaru went to fill his bowl but Kagome took the ladle and bowl from him.
"I can do that." Kagome ladled soup into the bowl and handed it to him before ladling her some. "Mmmm this soup is good." Spooning more of the soup into her mouth. They ate their soup in silence with Sesshoumaru watching her as she ate.
'Do I ask her the next question?' he sat there watching her as he thought.