Chapter 17: Wtf


AN: So I'd recently gotten a message saying, there are too many love interests for one girl. As in too many men are coming for Kagome. Which makes her look like a "Whore". The name of this story is "You've got MALE". Someone is obviously going to be dealing with a lot of men. So please don't come in with your slut-shaming, even if it's only a character. If you don't like it you simply don't have to read the story. Anyways, everyone else enjoy!


I adjusted my blazer, making sure my appearance was just right. I looked in my rearview mirror, making sure my hair was just right. I had an interview today and I wanted to make sure that I looked appropriate. It was the first I was hearing from anyone since I'd quit. I stepped out of my car, walking into the building. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group; they had recently undergone a large merger and needed more hands-on deck. Today I was going in for the assistant position. I pressed the elevator button. My mind wandered to the dinner I'd had with Shippo two weekends ago, as I waited. I could feel my face getting hot just thinking about it. The doors dinged open, and I stepped inside pressing the button for the 103rd floor. My phone vibrated in my hand, I checked it seeing it was from shippo.

"I think we're due for another date.

-shippo"

I smiled at my phone screen. We'd been texting back and forth like this often. Even though it was only texting, I still enjoyed talking to him none the less. It was my little slice of extra happiness. Happiness that would be interrupted by Sesshomaru and his untimely calls and text messages. It was occasional, how are you? Or what are you doing? Or! When are you going to let me take you to? That one I'd always ignore. He was a lot less pushy than usual; which I found to be strange. I used to him being overbearing and assertive. This new passive Sesshomaru was new. It was probably his was of working a new angle to steal my virtue. The doors opened and I made my way over to the receptionist's desk. Stopping dead in my tracks before as soon as I'd looked up. Those ruby eyes. He smiled at me, waving me over. I cleared my throat and went over to him. Not like I could have avoided him anyway.

"What a coincidence, seeing you here again Higurashi."

I laughed nervously. "I didn't know you work here."

"Yeah, for a few months now actually. Just a side hustle basically. So, what are you doing here?"

"Oh, actually I'm here to do an interview for the assistant's position."

"Go on in. He's been waiting for you."

I smiled." Thank you."

I turned away heading towards the CEO's office, but he'd grabbed my hand.

"Maybe when you're finished in there, we could catch up; get some lunch?"

There was that stupid look he'd always give me in high school. The one that would make me swoon.

"Sure Naraku."

He let my hand, and I made my way into the office. It was a large space. Black and gray colors across the room; nothing too special. I made my way over to the desk. The chair was turned away from me. All I could see was a pair of brawny arms sitting on the armchair.

"Hello, I'm Kagome Higurashi. I'm here for the interview."

The chair spun around "I always enjoyed the way you called me sir."

I dragged my hand across my face. "I should have known this was too good to be true. Sesshomaru what are you doing here?"

He gave me a small smile. "I recently merged with this new company a few months ago. It needs a bit of help. So, I've come in personally to fix things myself. Now I need an assistant, while I fix it."

"No way."

I turned on my heel and headed towards the door.

"You're in need of a job, and I'm giving you one. Why can't you just take it?"

I faced him making my way back over. I jabbed his chest with my finger.

"Look I don't need your pity okay? I can find a job on my own. I don't need your handout. I quit because of you the first time. What sense would it make to go back to working for you?"

He sighed. "This is not a handout. I did not have you called in because I pity you woman. You're here because you can do the job right. If it will give you some peace of mind I will promise to-"

"Be less of an ass," I said, folding my arms.

He smirked. "Sure, if that is what you want to call it."

"That's not all. Don't intrude on my personal life anymore. Don't order me around outside of work, and no more inappropriate behavior. Deal?"

He smiled. "Deal."

I huffed, straightening up. "Good."

"Great, you can start tod-"

"Tomorrow. "I interjected. "I have plans."

He quirked a brow. "Plans?"

"Aht! No." I said pointing a finger. "No more intruding. Remember?"

He put his hands up. "I apologize. Tomorrow is just fine."

"Mhm."


I sat across from Naraku. We sat and ate lunch quietly. I could feel his eyes on me, but I didn't have the gall to look up. I was afraid he'd make me blush. I didn't want to feel like I was in high school all over again.

"Kagome."

"Hmm." I said looking down at my food.

"You know, a conversation works better with eye contact."

I swallowed my food; looking up at him.

He was smiling. "You really haven't changed."

I tucked my hair behind my ear. "Old habits die hard, I guess."

He leaned forward. "I hope you don't mind me asking but, I heard yelling coming from the office. Was everything okay? Did you not get the job?"

I shook my head. "I did. I just had to set some ground rules is all."

Both brows raised. "You mean, you were telling the CEO of the company you were applying for a job for, how things were going to go if you were going to work there?" He asked staring at me in disbelief.

"Pretty much but it's a long story though." I'd told him.

He grinned at me. "Well, we have some time"

"Um well, long story short. I worked for him before, but I had quit because he has this thing for me and he's tried pursuing me. I kind of like this other guy and he doesn't like that because he's staked a claim on me apparently. It's pretty complicated..." I said trailing off. It was leaving some bits and pieces out. I had my reasons.

"The boss has a thing for his assistant? That kind of cliche."

I sighed. "Tell me about it."

"Another question." He said; his eyes dead set on me. A more serious look in them.

"What is it?"

"Is it true that you had a thing for me in high school."

I almost choked on my water. "Where'd you hear that?"

He shrugged. "Around. Was there any truth to it?"

By around I'm sure he'd meant Sango. She was the only one who knew how I'd felt about him. The intense look he was giving me made me fidget. Were all demon men like this.

I exhaled. "I guess you could say that, but then again everyone had a thing for you in high school. I mean look at you. Who wouldn't?"

"Oh, so you still find me attractive?"

Crap. I didn't realize what I'd said until I'd said it. I had to stop doing that.

"It's fine. The feeling is mutual. I had a thing for you back then too; I'd say I still do." He'd said.

I blinked. "I'm sorry?"

He leaned in a bit closer. "You heard me Higurashi. I think you are a very attractive woman. You have been since I've known you."

"Oh," I said breathlessly. "Would you excuse me for just a minute."

I ran off to the bathroom and splashed some cold water on my face. What was going on? Were they all in heat? Why me of all people? I looked in the mirror, drying my face off with some paper towel. Okay, I admit the attention was nice, but so many men at once? I couldn't handle all of this. I should just go back to hiding in my apartment. I heard the door open and shut. I didn't need some poor women seeing me have a meld down. I headed for the door, but I stopped.

"Naraku what are you doing here?"

"I was planning to do this the easy way. Ask you out, have dinner. Take my time getting to know you better, but seeing as there are other men interested in you. I'll have to be blunter. " He said turning the lock on the door. He walked over to me, lacing his fingers with mine, looking me in the eyes.

"Do you remember the week before graduation?" He whispered. "We were on the football field that afternoon. You'd just had a fight with your best friend and you were crying. I was comforting you and you fell asleep."

I nodded because I couldn't really speak at the moment. He was so close.

"Before you fell asleep I was planning on confessing my feelings to you." He took a step closer. "So, I'm doing it now. I want you Kagome Higurashi."

His lips hovered above mine.

"Do you want me?" He breathed.

"I-"

I couldn't answer. I just listened to the pounding of my heart, as it echoed in my ears.

He pulled away smiling at me. "Let me know when you're ready to answer that question." Was all he said before he left.

My heart dropped to my stomach and I dropped to the floor.

"What the fuck?"