Kikyo starred at the elaborately decorated New Years party invitation she received in the mail. She didn't know how she felt about attending another company event with the Taisho family after the picnic. It's been about a week and a half since then, and Sesshomaru has been strictly professional since the baby issue. She sighed loudly and finally stopped re-reading the card details.

Manten came strolling over to her and ripped the card out of her hand, "Oh nice. I wonder when I will get mine. They were extremely late sending these out this year. There's only a few days to RSVP. Are you bringing Koga?"

Kikyo had slumped deep into her couch with her wine glass as Manten chatted, "Probably not. I figured I'd go solo and just hang out with you and possibly Rem, if you bring him."

Manten sighed loudly as well and slumped into the couch next to Kikyo, "I don't know if I'm ready for that yet. He keeps asking me when I will finally come out at the office, so he can attend all these glamourous events… it's just, I know how shitty these demons can be sometimes. With Naraku gone, it's definitely been better though."

Kikyo rested her head on Manten's shoulder, "I think you would be fine if you came out, everyone loves you. If not, they'd definitely have to deal with me as well."

Manten smiled and kissed Kikyo on the forehead, "How much longer till you have to leave to pick up yours and Sesshomaru's food tonight?"

Kikyo glanced down at the silver watch on her wrist, "I should leave in a few minutes so I'm back home before he gets here."

"How's that been going lately? Is he still being super professional and weird?"

"Yes, he won't discuss anything other than law. It's actually driving me insane to be consumed by law as much as I have been these last few weeks. I wonder if it's because my exam is right around the corner, or because he's weirded out about the whole baby thing with his wife and mother."

"Hmm… I have an idea. Why don't you stop stressing about work and Sesshomaru, and just let Koga screw the frustration out of you?"

Kikyo choked on the sip of wine she was drinking. Her eyebrow twitched with annoyance, "You're starting to sound like Kagome and Sango. Actually, like Koga himself."

Manten let out a loud drawn out laugh, "Because we are all right. Trust me Kikyo. When you have a good hard fucking, everything is suddenly so much better. We are all just trying to help you out. You're one of the most uptight women I've ever met. No offense."

Kikyo scoffed as she stood up and draped a fluffy white sweater over her simple black v-cut, "I'm not uptight."

Manten laughed some more, "At least masturbate or something. Or just let Koga fiddle with your lady biz to get you off. Technically it's not intercourse, so you'd still be a virgin."

Kikyo's face was red and she suddenly found herself done with this conversation. She stomped off to her front door, "Finish your wine and show yourself out. Don't forget to lock up."

Manten couldn't hold back the grin he had plastered all over his face as he watched Kikyo storm out. She was extremely confident and resilient about everything, except for sex. He loved to tease her about it, as much as he loved to legitimately persuade her to experience that side of herself.

"Oh Kikyo, my poor poor friend…"

{…)

Sesshomaru was still brushing off the loose snow on his coat as he made his way down to Kikyo's apartment. His meeting ended earlier than he planned, so he was earlier than what he told Kikyo. It didn't cross his mind to let her know since she planned to spend the evening with him to study anyway. What was an extra 15 minutes to her? It was slightly irritating for him to knock on her door and not receive an answer. She had the nerve to not be waiting for him when she had prior arrangements. Regardless of his early arrival.

After no answer for a few minutes, he took the liberty of trying her door. To his relief and dismay it was left unlocked. He scoffed as he let himself inside, "Trusting woman."

He took to making himself welcome since he's come to be accustomed to her place with all the study sessions and work they've done here. They switch between how often they meet here or at the office depending on how much studying or work is to be done. Yet, after all the time he's spent in her home, he's never been anywhere farther than the living area. The one time in her bedroom was fleeting. He didn't care too much to see her home anyways, but he was always curious to explore more of her bedroom. He stopped at the edge of the staircase looking up into her room. The temptation pulled hard at him, but he didn't want to be caught red handed by Kikyo creeping around. They've already been through so many ups and downs in their relationship he didn't want to add to it intentionally.

He sighed inwardly and was about to make his way towards the couch when something on the table end next to the stairs caught his eye. A knot in his stomach quickly formed, as he already knew what was sitting on top, haphazardly being covered by a folded piece of paper with something scribbled on it. He picked up the paper to read the message. He could hear Kikyo walking in the door, but didn't bother to stop.

"Oh, Sesshomaru. You're early. I got dinner, would you like a plate?" Kikyo was not surprised he let himself in, in her absence.

He didn't acknowledge her question, and she started to get rather annoyed that he didn't even look up at her once. She placed the food on the counters and walked hastily over to him, and noticed him staring at a piece of paper in his hands.

"What are you doing Sesshomaru?"

She walked up from behind him, and before she could get out another word her stomach dropped. Her face was blood red as she gasped at the object on her table, "Did you bring a dildo into my place?"

Her question yanked him out of his trance. Him? Bring a dildo? He was offended at such a question, and it only added the fire to his anger he was feeling about her even having a dildo. He held the paper between his pointer and middle finger, and motioned it towards Kikyo. She snatched the paper out of his hand to read whatever it is that was so important in this moment.

"Here's a present to get you started. We can go over the details later, love… Manten…" Kikyo could barely finish reading the note aloud as she became even more so embarrassed. Why is it she always found herself in some sexual situation with her boss? Human Resources would have a field day between Sesshoumaru and her. She quickly grabbed the rubber play toy and threw it up the stairs into her room. Ignoring whatever it crashed into.

"Sesshomaru, I am so sorry you saw that. I had no idea that was there. I honestly can't even explain it, and I'm so sorry for accusing you of bringing that here…"

If there was anything to confirm Manten and Kikyo's relationship, this was definitely it. What other explanation would there be for Manten wanting to go over details with Kikyo about a sex toy? If Kikyo was truly sexually frustrated as she let on at the picnic, then she was clearly taking care of this need with Manten. How disgusting. If Kikyo had a sexual itch to relieve it should be him to take care of it, not that inexperienced pretty boy.

"Sesshomaru…" his silence was making her uneasy.

Sesshomaru's gaze finally fell upon her, and there was a fire in his eyes she wasn't accustomed to. Suddenly he reached out and grabbed her arm above her elbow, and she flinched out of surprise.

"Kikyo…"

Kikyo couldn't pull her eyes away from his, it was almost as if he wanted to say something but couldn't speak it. As quickly as it was all there, it was gone, and he dropped his hand from her.

"We don't have much time tonight because of my meeting. Let's get to work."

Kikyo followed Sesshomaru to the couch, "I appreciate us being able to just drop the situation as unimportant." She was slightly relieved he didn't pry into the details, but at the same time disappointed. She figured something as ridiculous as that would have been enough to change the subject from law even for a little bit. Per the usual, he was straight business.

"Your personal life is none of my concern."

"I must admit, that stings a little bit… I've come to view you as a good friend of mine. A confidant and mentor…"

If he was clumsy with his facial expressions, he would have frowned at her comment. He didn't want to make it seem like he didn't care about her. Their relationship was already a mess, and he didn't want it to become even more spoiled than it already had been over the year. Despite his wife, he shouldn't play down her importance in his life.

"I just mean I have no say in your… extra-curricular activities…" Extra-curricular activities, that was one way to say it. He scolded himself on the inside for speaking so childishly. Everything involving this woman was always so complicated for him.

"Uh, yes I suppose…" she stared emptily at him with his choice of words. Sure his way around the word sex was interesting enough, but that wasn't what caught her interest.

"If I allowed you to have a say in it, would you want to say something?"

She never ceased to catch him by surprise. Everything that came out of her mouth was foreign to him. "I don't want anything that doesn't have to do in my favor."

"Ok, well what about advice or thoughts… If you're not writing me off as just another pawn to you, and value some type of relationship with me. Then I'm sure you have something to say."

"Are you not concerned about your study?"

"Honestly, I am overwhelmed with the constant studying and working we've been doing. I've been hard pressed to get you slightly interested in a topic unrelated to anything even remotely interesting. Finally, you seem intrigued enough to have something different to say. As ludicrous of a topic it is, I am willing to venture down this road with you to have some type of meaningful conversation."

Sesshomaru had to think hard about what she was asking him. He was no stranger to sex or pleasure. He was confident enough in his abilities to please women, and had no worries about what advice he could give. Nevertheless, talking about this with Kikyo could go down many paths. Each one bearing their own significant problems in the end.

"I didn't think sacrificing my valuable time to help you was boring you."

Kikyo smirked, "I don't appreciate you twisting my words, I only wish to have an actual conversation with you."

"Hmn. Are you wanting to ask me something more specific or more so just curious on what I think?"

"I'm not interested in the specifics, I am a lady, and don't openly talk about the specifics of sex with random men. I could just see you wanted to say something, but maybe felt out of place in saying it?"

Random men. So, that's what he was to her. A random guy she wouldn't dream of talking sexually too. It did hurt his ego just a bit, if only she knew the amount of pleasure he could bring into her life. Just one time is enough she'd never be sexually frustrated again, except yearning for more of him. She was right though, he did want to share his negative thoughts on her new found hobby. If only it was because he couldn't be a part of her exploration.

"I am not in favor of your relationship with Manten."

Kikyo was taken aback, "Oh… why is that?"

"It's because I think a woman of your nature can fare better than a man like Manten."

He was so calm and collected about it. Kikyo didn't know how to take it. Was he complimenting her or bashing her taste in men. Not that Manten was actually the man she chose, but Sesshomaru didn't know that. She started to play with her hands on her lap and her eyes darted all around the room. He could sense he made her uncomfortable, and looked for a new topic to talk about.

He could see the New Years party invitation sitting on her table, "Are you going to go to the party?"

"The New Years party? I wasn't too sure; I almost want to just skip it."

He frowned openly, "I hope your reluctance isn't due to my family being there. I assure you, my mother and wife know better than to bother you anymore."

"You've talked to them about me? I don't want to be any more of a burden to you than I already have."

"Whether they like it or not, you are now a part of Taisho Law for a good few years. Under my direct review as well, so I had to make sure to speak on your behalf. It's no inconvenience or burden to myself or them."

"Yes I suppose so. Then thank you for your support."

"This is one of my father's more cherished events of the year and he does go all out. If there were any company event I would encourage you to go to, then this would be one of them. The guys will no doubt be a bit more rowdy than usual because the caliber of the night. I must warn you to be on your guard."

Sesshomaru doesn't typically even like the party either, but he has to be in attendance as it is his future company. If he is to suffer than he at least would like to see Kikyo there enjoying herself. She would probably be more stunning than she was the night on her date with Manten. Manten. Of course she'd be there with Manten as her date. Now he regrets even encouraging her to go.

"Alright, you've convinced me. I see that it says if we decide to come, overnight is mandatory. What exactly does that mean?"

"Since Toga does go all out, he provides a lot of legal and illegal substances to get into for the night. Not every single person in the company is invited, as well as guests from other companies and social circles are invited. People of great importance around the world. Secrecy is a must as well as safety. We rent out a private resort for the night for the celebration and everyone is given their own room to retreat to at the end of the night. Everyone is checked in and checked out accordingly to avoid any trouble. It's worked rather well since its creation. The festivities once there are optional, but attendance isn't. If you show up, you can't leave until security deems you safe to leave the next day."

"Intriguing. I almost should feel concerned about the company I've bargained majority of my career to."

Sesshomaru smirked, "I can assure you, I won't let anything damage your career. After all, it is a direct reflection of me."

"As usual, always have to consider how I impact the Taisho namesake."

"Hm. I think it's time for me to leave if we aren't going to study. Friday we will study at the office, and the Christmas party is Saturday. I leave Sunday for my time off, I assume you have everything handled administratively in the office until I come back?"

"Ah yes, your family vacation for Christmas. I will have everything under control in your absence. I will confirm all your final appointments and work the rest of this week. I'm honestly surprised you've agreed to be out this long."

Sesshomaru was already up by the door with his coat on, "Yes, well, Toga was very insistent on my absence. I will be available for anything, so don't be scared to reach out with any business related work."

Kikyo smiled and waved him off. As soon as he was out of sight, she rang Manten immediately to scold him about her unwanted gift.

{…}

Kikyo wasn't one who had a hard time focusing on work, however, with the Christmas party being tomorrow and her test next week, she couldn't help having thousands of thoughts run through her mind. Tonight would be her last late night with Sesshomaru, probably for the rest of her life. It deeply saddened her. There would be the party tomorrow. She wouldn't really count that, on the fact that Kagura probably would be glued to his side all night. Sure she would be working for him as an attorney at his firm if her exam goes well. Not in the capacity she had been this last year.

Maybe it was time to get over her silly crush on her boss. There was no possibility of them ever being together. She wasn't a homewrecker. Homewrecker… who was she kidding. She hasn't even been able to confirm Sesshomaru has intimate feelings for her anyway. She was sure that the last year she imagined all the moments to be more than just coincidences between them. She sighed as she stopped to watch the clock for the day to end.

Sesshomaru said he was going to order some dinner for right after work, and then focus on studying the rest of the night. This was their last study session and he told her he was going to quiz her on everything. The break in between work and her study session should be enough to recuperate her brain he says. Kikyo sighed rather loudly, enough to get a couple glances from her co-workers as they walked out for the day.

"Cheer up kid, what's wrong?" Manten's voice broke Kikyo from her sulking.

"I don't know, I've just been overcome by this sudden feeling of sorrow."

Manten took a quick glance around to make sure no one was in ear range, "Sad about your last rendezvous with the boss?"

Kikyo gave Manten a disapproving look, "I have no rendezvous with him and you know that. I've just become so accustomed to how things are, I guess it's just depressing that it's a chapter that's ending."

Manten caressed Kikyo's face, "But an even better and new exciting one is starting. Sesshomaru has nothing more to offer after this year. Focus on yourself, just as he focuses on himself."

He was right, Sesshomaru has always looked after himself. She should do the same. She smiled at Manten as she waved him out. She started to clean up around her desk and make her way to the kitchen for her end of day routine.

Once done in the kitchen, she could already smell the food that was delivered and set up at her desk. Thankfully she decided to clean up her desk when she did, he clearly wasn't going to have the food smell taint his office.

Just as she was about to head grab him from his office, she heard her email chime from her computer. She quickly glanced at it, to see it was from an unknown email that was encrypted. The coffee cup almost fell from her hands when she read the email.

'I'll see you soon my love. – Naraku'

"Kikyo?"

Kikyo snapped out of her trance, and quickly deleted the email. She didn't think it was something to concern Sesshomaru with. Even though his expression was clearly curious. She handed him his coffee and examined the food.

"Seafood? I feel so honored that you chose to indulge on our last night together."

"Last? Why would this be our last night?"

"Well, I take my exam next week while you're gone. There will be no longer any reason for us to see each other after work once I pass my exam."

Sesshomaru hadn't thought about their meetings ending. She wasn't going to be his secretary anymore and had her own legal work to deal with. He couldn't keep her there late hours anymore to help with useless projects or help with studying. There would never be a legitimate excuse for them to be with each other for more than a few hours a week.

"I suppose you're right…"

Dinner wasn't as conversational as Kikyo would've like. He kept being interrupted with calls about cases he was on. It wasn't until they were done that he turned off his phone and told her he would be uninterrupted for the next few hours. She would have enjoyed it, if it wasn't about her exam. It was already 7:30pm, and she needed a break. She raised her arms above her head to stretch her back.

"Can we stop for a moment please?" Kikyo stood up from her sedentary position on the couch and walked over near Sesshomaru by his desk. Without having to worry about the stench of food, they migrated into his office for the rest of the evening.

He closed the textbook he had been quoting from, "We are almost done."

Kikyo just gave him a stern look as she continued to stretch her legs by walking around. About her third lap around the room she got her leggings caught on a sharp decorative piece in his office, ripping her leggings, "How unfortunate. These were my favorite pair of leggings."

It had been a while since Sesshomaru has seen Kikyo's skin below her neck since snow started to fall. He could feel his arousal spark. In order to mitigate his troublesome urges he cleared his throat and started to walk towards one of the chairs that housed Kikyo's book bag. Kikyo walked over to his desk to pull her leggings down from under her dress and throw them away while he was rifling through her school materials.

"We haven't ever reviewed the material in your notebook. What's in here?"

Kikyo had given Sesshomaru only half her attention as she was trying to maneuver her leggings down modestly, "Uh, that's all related to marriage and divorce…"

She could hear him flip through the pages in her notebook as he walked closer towards her by his desk, and it was only once she heard him come to a stop that it occurred to her which notebook he was reading. She didn't even get her shoes back on when she tried to lunge forward over his desk to snatch the notebook from his hands. His reflexes far more superior than hers, he moved it out of her reach as she clumsily fell onto his desk.

"He was enamored by how aroused and bothered I was by him. Through the thin fabric of my thong he gently pressed his cock against me, teasing me. It turned him on even more to hear the small moans of desire escape my mouth…"

Kikyo's heart dropped as she heard him read her erotica out loud. It was the same story from that one day in class so long ago. She forgot all about it. She was so embarrassed she didn't even want to look at him. She collected herself off his desk and brushed down her dress to rid of the wrinkles. She didn't even know what to say to him. He had stopped reading aloud and was just starring at the notebook.

The silence was killing her. His expressionless face gave her a terrible feeling, "I should leave. I am terribly sorry about that. You weren't supposed to ever see that. This is incredibly inappropriate."

Sesshomaru lowered the notebook to his side and just starred at Kikyo. He was shocked. This whole time he had been having sexual fantasies about Kikyo, and here she was writing about him as well. She was clearly embarrassed, but he didn't think she should be. It stroked his ego to know Kikyo had been sexually enticed by him. He wanted to speak but didn't know what to say. The silence between them felt like hours only though he was sure it had only been minutes. Kikyo finally made the first move. She ran both her hands through her hair to release the stress. He realized that she was about to leave, but he couldn't let her.

Just as he was about to reach out for her, he heard the ding of the elevator through the propped open doors of his office. Within seconds a woman was storming through the doors into the room. It was no shock to Sesshomaru that the unwanted guest was his wife. Kikyo took the opportunity to snatch her notebook out of Sesshomaru's hand and start packing all her belongings.

"What's going on in here?" Kagura mused as she noticed the tension in the room.

"What do you want Kagura," the anger in Sesshomaru's voice was sharp. In turn it angered Kagura, even more when she noticed Kikyo's ripped leggings in the trash.

"Are you fucking my husband?" She insinuated.

With all Kikyo's belongings properly packed and in her possession, she made her way out of the office, "No I am not sleeping with your husband." She wished she had come off as annoyed and offended as she felt, although she felt equally guilty since Sesshomaru was a married man who read her erotica.

Kagura snatched Kikyo's arm to stop her from leaving, "Why are your leggings in the trash? Don't lie to me slut."

Just as quickly as she grabbed Kikyo, she let go once Sesshomaru snatched her away. Kikyo didn't bother to stay a second longer. She rushed out through the stairs before she could even hear the argument she certainly was to blame for.

"Kagura how many times do we have to go through this?" His grip on her arm tightening with each passing second.

Kagura winced in pain, "I just don't understand. You've changed, I can't explain it. It happened once she arrived, and now you're treating me like that culprit in all of this?!"

She yanked her arm from his grip, tears starting to brim at her eyes. She sat down in one of his chairs, "I don't smell that you've been physically, involved. I admit, when I came in I was already angered with her being here, that seeing her leggings in the trash just set me off even more. I don't want to lose you."

"I haven't lied to you, Kikyo and I have done nothing. I'm beginning to doubt you will ever accept that."

Kagura stood to her feet and jumped into his body, forcing her arms around his waist. She held on with all she had, but he sat there with his hands at his side, "Sesshomaru, I'm the one you chose to marry. Why can't you understand how I feel or treat me with the love and respect I treat you?"

Sesshomaru didn't answer her. He just removed her arms from his waist and gathered his belongings. He held his door open for her to leave with him. His mind stuck on her words about him choosing her. It was a choice he did make, one that he hadn't realized he made prematurely. Usually being confident in his decisions, he never imagined he'd come to regret this one. The proud Sesshomaru having a regret was laughable to him, but here he was so full of regret and malice.

He always got what he wanted, at least so he thought. Now the one thing he desperately wanted was out of his reach due to the cursed vows he made to the wrong woman. A woman who he finally knew could be rightfully his now that her feelings were revealed to him. What was he going to do now that he knew Kikyo wanted him?

{…}

Kikyo was standing in front of her full length mirror to admire the final touches of her outfit for the Christmas party tonight. She was wearing black leather skinny pants that cut off right before her ankle, 3 inch black stilettos, a silver mesh cowl-neck open back halter top, and a black leather jacket to combat the cold before she got there. Her hair was put up in a sleek high pony to show off her neck and ears, which was dazzled with a simple chain choker and black stud earrings. The only make-up she cared to do for the night was a sleek black cat eyeliner.

A short knock from downstairs dragged her away from her final overview. As she came down the stairs her door opened and Manten's head popped through the crack. His eyes lit up in awe as he watched Kikyo approach him.

"Wow you are stunning. You're lucky I am gay, because if not we wouldn't have made it to the party tonight," Manten teased.

Kikyo still blushed, even coming as a non-threatening compliment. "You look incredibly handsome yourself Manten."

She took a minute to take in his good looks. She had to admit to herself, she would be extremely attracted to him if it wasn't for his sexuality. He's even become a close friend to her, she'd even consider it rivaling her friendship with Sango.

"I'm really glad you came tonight Manten. I really need to let loose tonight, but want someone there I trust. This week has been overwhelming to say the least."

"Hmm, well have you gotten the chance to use the dildo yet?"

Kikyo frowned deeply and playfully shoved Manten out the door, "No!"

{…}

Sesshomaru had one hand in his matte purple slack pocket and his other hand holding a glass of whiskey. He was wearing a fitted black turtleneck long sleeve shirt, a more casual look than his typical suits. Kagura was chatting away to the men surrounding them. The party had started over an hour ago at their office building. The night sky already was filled with stars and the office was dimly lit to promote a more intimate casual party for the evening. The venue was a floor below his offices, where there was more open space and less confidential information lying around.

He hadn't been paying much attention to anything happening around him. He'd given up looking out for Kikyo when she hadn't arrived within the beginning of the party. He was worried that yesterday's study session proved to be too much for her. Maybe she wasn't ready to be in a relationship with him or maybe Kagura scared her off. Thinking about that woman intruding just made him angry. He walked away from the present conversation to gain some distance from her. She was acting as if nothing happened. That after last night, and the mornings arguments never existed.

He found his father in the corner with Inuyasha's mother wrapped around his arm. He was chatting with Inuyasha and some other co-workers. The last people he'd usually want to be around, but tonight Kagura has earned that spot.

"Father, Izayoi, Inuyasha." Sesshomaru gave short nod as he joined the circle.

They all acknowledge Sesshomaru, and welcomed him into the conversation. "Nice to see you willingly chat with us son."

Sesshomaru rolled his eyes at his father. It didn't deserve an answer.

"I see that Kikyo isn't here yet. Is she coming tonight?" Toga asked.

"How would I know father? I don't keep track of my secretary's social life."

Toga smiled at his son's faked indifference, "Well that's a shame. I do enjoy the presence of strong intelligent woman."

Izayoi chuckled and knocked her husband with her hips. It caused Inuyasha to roll his eyes and let out a sound similar to a fake upchuck.

"Well I wouldn't get too upset just yet sir, I think she's just arrived." One of their fellow co-workers extended his glass out towards the door where Kikyo and Manten just walked in.

Sesshomaru's heart dropped at the sight of Kikyo's beauty, and at the sight of her arms intertwined within Manten's.

"Damn," Inuyasha whispered.

Sesshomaru casted a glare towards his younger sibling, "You best stay away from her."

Inuyasha shot back a nasty glance, "Oh yea? What's it to ya?"

The few not related by blood or nuptials slyly crept away when the brothers started to get into one of their brooding moods. Toga growled at his sons, "Enough. This is a highly inappropriate time for you two to begin bickering. Don't make me throw you out of this party."

Manten noticed the family staring their way and directed Kikyo in that direction with him. "Uh, Manten what are you doing?"

"We have to be nice now Kikyo…. – Ah Toga, Sesshomaru, Inuyasha. Oh and Izayoi, you're looking as beautiful as ever. It's a shame we don't see you more around the office." He smiled at the men and placed a light kiss on Izayoi's cheek when he gave her a short hug.

"Inuyasha, Izayoi; this is Kikyo. I don't believe you two have met her just yet. She is Sesshomaru's secretary."

Kikyo bowed to the family, "Hello everyone, Izayoi and Inuyasha it is a pleasure to meet you."

Inuyasha grabbed Kikyo's hand and placed a kiss on it, "No the pleasure is all mine. If Manten gives you any trouble just let me know, and I'll set him straight."

Sesshomaru's grip around his glass tightened, sending a crack through it unknowingly to the rest of the group around him. He gave a nod to Kikyo and Manten and walked off to get another drink. He was going to need many drinks if he was going to get through this night without killing anyone.

As the night went on Sesshomaru watched Kikyo drink many glasses of wine and participate in the games and dancing. Watching Manten and Kikyo slow dance together is about when he couldn't control his anger anymore. He slammed his empty glass down on the bar, startling the bartender, and made his way to the balcony to get some fresh air.

Moments later the door opened and Manten came stumbling onto the balcony as well. He sat down on the swinging bench, "Hey bossman, whatcha doing outside? The party is getting good."

Sesshomaru turned to leave, but Manten stood up and grabbed his shoulder, "Hey what's your problem with me?"

Sesshomaru shoved Manten away from him, "Don't put your filthy hands on me."

"I've had enough of your underhanded comments and anger towards me!"

Sesshomaru pushed Manten up against the railings grabbing a fistful of his shirt in his hands, "They don't have to be underhanded anymore if you prefer me to let my anger out on you."

"I'm gay!"

The words struck Sesshomaru speechless. He let go of Manten's shirt and gave them a few feet distance, "What?"

"Kikyo and I are not together. I'm gay. I'm sick and tired of you taking out your jealousy on me when all Kikyo's done is try to be a good friend to me. You're married anyway, stop being possessive over a woman you can't have."

Manten brushed off his clothes and straightened out his shirt as he walked around Sesshomaru back towards the party, "Oh, and I'll accept your offer of a raise as my apology…"

With that he shut the door behind him and went back to partake in the night's festivities. Sesshomaru sat down into one of the chairs trying to wrap it around in his brain. This couldn't possibly be the truth? It did make sense though. All the time Kikyo assured there wasn't anything between them, Manten being single all his life, and Kikyo's friends offering Koga as a sex relief when Manten was "in" the picture. What man would openly admit being gay if it weren't true?

Sesshomaru had to confront Kikyo about this. As far as he was concerned, Manten was the only obstacle standing in the way of him and Kikyo being together. Now that said obstacle was gone. He rushed into the party looking for Kikyo but she was nowhere to be found. He was leaving tomorrow and he couldn't leave without confirming this to be true.

He took the stairs to quickly make it up to his office. His cell phone was there, and he needed to talk to Kikyo now. He opened his office door to find Kikyo walking along his desk dragging her fingers against the smooth top. Her jacket and heels were placed neatly on the couch. She slightly turned her head back to catch who it was who entered the office.

"Oh Mr. Taisho… I'm sorry I shouldn't be in here. I was just needing someplace to come down from all this alcohol, and I couldn't help but reminisce about all the time I've spent in here."

"Maten's gay…" he closed the door behind him and locked it from unwelcome intruders.

Kikyo turned around to him fully, "How'd you find out?"

Sesshomaru slowly walked towards her, "He just told me."

"I see… about yesterday…" her eyes fell to the floor when the heat flooded her cheeks.

"He was enamored by how aroused and bothered I was by him. Through the thin fabric of my thong he gently pressed his cock against me, teasing me. It turned him on even more to hear the small moans of desire escape my mouth…" he recited the words from her notebook.

Before she could even turn around, away from him, he closed the distance between them. He grabbed her face in his hands and pressed his lips into hers. He had dreamed of this moment thousands of times and it was better than he imagined. He felt her melt into his kiss and took that as a sign she wanted more. He ran his hands everywhere. Through her hair, down her arms. She generously returned the favor all over him. He grabbed her thighs and picked her up. A soft gasp escaped her lips as he placed her on his desk.

They were hungry for each other. It was as if running their hands all over wasn't enough to confirm this was actually happening. Sesshomaru pulled off her pants to reveal her underwear. Coincidentally, a decorative black thong as she described in her notebook. He finally pulled his mouth away from hers to place kisses all the way down her neck onto her collarbone.

Kikyo didn't even recognize this side of her. She figured her first time being intimate with a man she would be shy and reluctant. Yet, here she was with Sesshomaru as if this had always been natural between them. She ripped off his shirt, enticing a low growl from Sesshomaru as he was turned on. Kikyo slid out his belt and unzipped his pants as he reached behind her to clear off his desk. When his throbbing cock was finally freed from his pants Kikyo gasped. She wasn't expecting him to be big, honestly, she didn't know what to expect.

A devilish smiled crept onto Sesshomaru's face as he captured her agape mouth on his. Quickly, he finally removed Kikyo's top to reveal she was never wearing a bra. Her breasts were perfectly round and supported. He could feel more blood rush to his member. He gently guided Kikyo down on her back so he could explore her chest with his mouth and hands.

When more moans started to rustle out of her, she brought her hands to her face to hide her embarrassment. Sesshomaru immediately stopped her, "don't ever hide from me." He placed her hands on his face as he came back to capture her mouth once more.

Kikyo wrapped her legs around him, and pulled him closer. She jerked when she felt him rub against her over her thong. He slid one of his hands down to her thong, and with a quick smooth movement his clawed finger cut through the straps of her thong. Now allowing his cock to rub against her wet opening. Kikyo moaned even louder into his mouth as he slowly rubbed his tip against her. The sound of her drove him insane and he went to slide completely into her, but her thighs tightened around him. Stopping him from entering her. He gently placed one more kiss on her lips and propped himself on his elbows over her, "What's wrong?"

"Sesshomaru, this… we can't. You're married." She pushed on his chest to get him off her.

Sesshomaru smiled at Kikyo and caressed her cheek, "This morning I told Kagura I'm leaving her."

Kikyo's reluctant eyes turned with surprise, "Wait, what?"

Sesshomaru seized her lips to his once more, as he guided her back down again. Breaking his kiss he whispered, "Don't worry about Kagura anymore." He trailed kisses down her naked body, stopping over her clit. He let the heat of his breath send shivers over her body before placing his lips onto her. Her body jerked up, and he used one hand on her stomach to hold her down. His free arm wrapped around her thigh as he pulled her womanhood closer into his mouth to keep her from getting away. The loud moan she let out was music to his ears. He didn't want to stop. She tasted sweet and pure.

She was untouched by any man, he could tell. His cock hardened more in anticipation of being her first. Teasing Kikyo more with his tongue he finally broke away to look in her eyes while he placed himself at her opening. He wanted to watch her expression as he took away her virginity, as he made her his.

He stroked her lips with the tip of his penis, and slowly pushed the tip against her. Not enough to enter, but enough to feel the pressure of him about to break through. He wanted to give Kikyo enough time to prepare for it. Just as about he was to fully thrust himself in her, there was a loud banging at his office door.

Kikyo and Sesshomaru both looked up to see an annoyed Manten motioning to let him in. Kikyo scooted back from Sesshomaru, and tried to cover her body with her arms. Sesshomaru growled in anger as he zipped up his pants and grabbed his shirt to put on while he walked to the door.

Manten burst in once the door was unlocked and was rushing past Sesshomaru towards Kikyo, grabbing her scattered clothes as he did. "Kagura is coming."

Sesshomaru's anger diverted from Manten to Kagura, as he now realized the man was just trying to rescue his friend from an unwelcome position. Kikyo struggled to put her clothes on quickly in her inebriated state, fear consuming her body. It was too late as Kagura was already at the door.

"What is going on?!" She was confused to see Manten in here with Seshomaru and Kikyo.

Luckily, quick on his feet, Manten had unzipped his pants and unbuttoned some of his shirt right before Kagura made it up here. "Kagura?! I'm so embarrassed. Please forgive us! Kikyo and I just got way too carried away with the drinking and festivities we decided to come here to do the deed. Sesshomaru caught us, and we are just so embarrassed. She's a little tipsy, so she's slow to get her things on. We will be out of here quick."

Manten had made it look like he and Kikyo were the one's having sex. With Sesshomaru fully dressed and waiting by the door, far away from Kikyo. It would be hard to think otherwise. The room certainly smelt like sex. Manten was unaware of Sesshomaru and Kagura's latest split, so covering for the two seemed only logical. Kagura looked disgusted, "How dare you think you can have sex in here?! I hope Sesshomaru fires you for your insolence. Look at the mess you made."

"Kagura, what is it you need?" Sesshomaru asked.

"The party is dying down; your father has already left. I figured we should leave to catch our early flight in the morning."

Kikyo was now fully dressed, and walking over to her shoes to slip them on. She was confused hearing Kagura talk to Sesshomaru as if they were still together.

"Let me finish up with these two, and I'll meet you at the car. The keys are in my jacket, get the car heated up."

Kagura nodded as she searched his jacket hanging on the rack by the door. She gave one last disgusted look towards the two and then a smug smile as she figured Kikyo would finally be gone from their lives. Also, relieved that Sesshomaru caught Kikyo with Manten. If there was any chemistry between the two, Sesshomaru would've been over it after tonight.

Once Kagura was gone, Manten walked back outside the office and shut the door behind him. He was going to wait for Kikyo and Sesshomaru to say bye, but he wasn't going to leave them completely alone.

Kikyo was sitting on the chair with her eyes on the ground, "Why is she here with you?"

He could hear the betrayal in her voice. He sat down on the coffee table in front of her and grabbed her chin to make her look him in the eyes.

"Kikyo, believe me. She and I are no longer together."

There were pools of anger staring back at him, "Explain it to me why you're going home with her, why she's going on a family vacation with you?"

"I told Kagura I wanted a divorce this morning. She's just denying reality right now, and hoping I'll change my mind. Her ticket for this trip was bought months ago, and my parents expect her to be there. I haven't told anyone in my family yet, as I don't want to deal with the drama while I'm stuck with them for a few days. We live together, so I let her come with me tonight and was going to take her home. I didn't think this would be happening between us tonight or at all. I would've moved her out or gotten my own place just to be with you. I am going to have all the paperwork drawn up while I'm gone, and it will be signed when I return. I'm not tricking you. I need you to believe me Kikyo."

She could hear the sincerity in his voice. He was a very proud man, and he wouldn't be here pleading with her if what he was saying wasn't true. "I believe you. Now what?"

Kikyo could see the tension in his shoulders drop with relief, "I'm going to leave on this vacation. Give you time to think, as I know a lot happened tonight and you're drunk. We can talk again when I get back."

With that he gave Kikyo a kiss on her forehead and helped walk her out to Manten. She watched him disappear into the elevator, a sadness overwhelming her.

"Soooo, care to explain what happened miss virginity?"

I think I'm gonna wrap this story up in the next few chapters. Maybe three? I have another story brewing in my mind, and it doesn't feel right starting a new one, when I have two still incomplete. Also have any of you been watching the new Inuyasha spin-off series? I'm not very impressed. It also makes me hesitant about writing any future stories. Ughhh. Oh well, I hope you guys enjoy! This was my last pre-written chapter, so the next few ones might take a while to get here