Chapter 18: Yes
I'd officially been back working for Sesshomaru for three days. Naraku had been out for three of the two days, so I had no trouble running into his, and having an awkward talk about our almost kiss. These past few days with Sesshomaru were normal. He hadn't pried into my personal life, tried to win me over, or done anything inappropriate. It was strange. However, I was enjoying the peace and quiet, but It couldn't help but wonder if he was planning something. I continued to tap away at my keyboard; finishing up my work. I glanced over to him every now and again. Here, my desk was in his office. So there wasn't much else I could do or look at.
"Ms. Higurashi."
I nearly jumped out of my skin.
I stood, making my way over to him.
"Yes, sir?"
"I need you to make 50 copies of this document for tomorrow's meeting."
He handed me the folder without even looking at me. I took the folder from him and went over to the copier. Was I in the twilight zone? Was I invisible or something? You'd think I was a stranger with the way he was behaving towards me right now. I'm going to fight for you. I said mockingly. I continued to push buttons making the copies, but then I stopped catching myself; realized what I was just thinking. Why did I care that he wasn't paying me any attention? This was what I wanted. For God's sake, this is what I wanted! I'd literally told him what to do and what not to do. I huffed grabbing the last of the papers, setting them on the edge of his desk.
"Will that be all sir?"
He nodded. "That will be all."
"Alright."
I went back to my desk and just sat. There was nothing to do. I had already finished typing up the report. I kind of felt stupid just sitting here with my hands in my lap.
"If you are finished with your work. Feel free to take lunch."
I practically ran out of the room, exhaling once I'd made it through the double doors. Forgetting that Naraku would be there once I did. I had run from one man, only to run into another.
He smiled at me. "Rough day."
My shoulders sank, as I went over to him. "Well, not really. It was just a little weird." I said, telling half the truth.
"Since you've been set free for a little while, care to get some lunch?"
"Depends. Are you going to accost me in the bathroom again?"
He grinned leaning back in his chair. "Only if you want me to."
I could feel myself blushing. I turned away trying to hide my face.
"You were always such a flirt." I'd said.
He shrugged. "You know what they say. You can't teach an old new trick."
I ran my fingers through my hair. Oh, I know.
"Hey, Higurashi. Let me ask you something. What would you have done If I would have kissed you yesterday? Would you have been angry if I'd taken your first kiss?"
"I-"
"Ms. Higurashi, I need to speak with you for a moment." Sesshomaru interjected.
He had a very serious look on his face. I wonder what could have been so important that he needed me back right this instance. I was kind of glad he'd interrupted. I didn't even know what I was going to say to Naraku about the almost kiss. I hurried back into his office.
"Is everything okay? Did something happen?"
"Quit." he'd said.
I blinked. "Excuse me?"
"Quit." He said again.
"Is this a joke?"
He shook his head. "I am incapable of staying out of your personal life, and I find it much too difficult to keep my hands off of you."
"I knew it! You've been way too quiet." I said folding my arms.
He slipped his hands in his pocket. "Did my brushing you off, bother you?" He asked smiling.
"Not one bit." I lied.
"Hn."
He took a step forward, and I took one back.
"Would you like to go out with me tonight? Dinner; I know a special place. You'd like it."
I looked at him. That was the first time he'd actually asked me; instead of his usual, go out with me, I'll take you somewhere expensive. I'm paraphrasing of course.
"Are you doing this because you heard Naraku and I's conversation just now?"
"Did I hear it? Yes. Did I like it? Absolutely not. I didn't realize you were gaining more and more suitors each day."
"You sound jealous Sesshomaru."
He stepped forward, putting his hands on either side of me; trapping me against the wall. I had to stop ending up like this.
He leaned forward. "I am. I am very jealous."
I was getting used to him being this close to me. I no longer clammed up like I use to... well, maybe just a little.
"Well, that's sort of private, don't you think?"
He leaned in even closer. Placing his lips next to my ear.
"What is it going to take for you to give me a chance?"
The hairs on the back of my neck stood on end when he'd whispered in my ear the way he did.
I swallowed the lump in my throat. "I just don't think we'd work."
He pulled back; looking me in the eyes.
"How would you know if you don't try?"
He was searching my eyes for something. Maybe an answer? An inkling as to what it was, that I was really feeling. All I could do was stare as he towered over me.
"Say yes. One date. If you don't enjoy yourself, then I will leave you alone for good. Or, you could say no and I could just accost you until you give in."
"Well, now that just sounds like pressuring to me."
"Your making jokes in your current situation."
"Situation?" I asked.
"The last time that I kissed you. It wasn't you that stopped things. It was me. If I was to kiss you again, would be able to deny me?"
I could see him staring at my lips, then I realized he was moving closer. I pushed my hands against his chest as hard as I could.
"Fine, I'll go! I will go out with you, God!"
He smiled straightening out his jacket. "Great. We can go after work."
He traipsed back over to his desk, sitting down. A smug look on his face. He had done that on purpose and I'd fallen for it. I huffed, sitting down. Peeved that I'd been trick into saying yes to his date.
What had I gotten myself into?
