I was grounded from updating, but I have had this chapter done for some time. It's out now, so you can't complain.

Also, about Kagome and Inu-Yasha's relationship. A lot of people said they thought it moved fast, but it was suppose to. We did skip ahead two months later, plus this is set in modern times. I know people who move in with each other after six weeks of dating. The reason I skipped ahead is because we want to get to the Kagome/Sesshoumaru action. This isn't the cannon pairing, so we won't bother with their development.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inu-Yasha in any way, all is property of Rumiko Takahashi.

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Good Enough: Fulfilling a Promise

Difficult.

Things were becoming increasingly difficult, that's what. Nonetheless, she put on a patented smile and answered kindly.

" Things are fine."

Her cheeks were aching in an increased effort to keep the fake grin plastered on her face. After all, your own troubles were not something to burden your friend with, no matter how much Kagome just wanted to spill her guts right there.

Sango gave her a look that signified bored and accusing at the same time. Right then, the little raven-haired woman realized she was not the best liar.

" Okay! Inu-Yasha broke up with me."

" What?!"

Oddly enough the stance and expression that Sango took at that minute made Kagome think she could be a warrior straight out of the Sengoku Jidai era. Instantly she pushed the thought away with a shake of her head.

" Let me explain it right."

It was painfully obvious that their relationship had been special when her closest friend was more surprised than she at the breakup.

~*~

Possibly Kagome was all to trusting, and too stubborn at the same time.

While she would not give up her love just because Sesshoumaru had banned any contact with him, which in turn stopped her from visiting his house to talk since Inu-Yasha lived there, her helpless state had forced her to enlist the aid of her best friend, Sango, a very tactful person.

Thus, she came up with the idea to visit Inu-Yasha's half brother at work.

The building he currently worked in was huge. It had a great number of floors that Kagome didn't dare try to count. The concrete and metal masterpiece stood over any other structure in the area. It seemed perfect and imposing at the same time, and Sesshoumaru owned it all.

To say the least, she was already intimidated and the cold fall air didn't help.

Nevertheless, she set her face in determination and clacked her high-heeled shoes right after Sango through the glass doors, which were very nicely polished with golden lettering.

The one thing her friend had forgot to mention was that the two would pose as very important business women, new suits and all, and demand a meeting with Mr.Sesshoumaru himself.

Kagome gulped as a thin layer of sweat covered her body. Sure, nothing was about to stop her from getting Inu-Yasha back, but she feared that she didn't have to go quite this far. Although, as Sango had put it brusquely, ' Nothing can get in the way of true love.'

" Except for a self-centered, rich, and impolite older brother . . ."

" What was that?" Sango asked innocently from her space in the elevator next to Kagome.

" Uh, nothing." She waved the other girl off frantically and set her mind on the task ahead, convince Sesshoumaru that she was just as good as any of the other people in this building, no matter how uncomfortable she was in the stupid starched suit!

Impatiently she watched as all the other people left the elevator on different floors, until only Sango and her remained. She wondered just why the head boss always resided on the top floor.

Worriedly the other girl glanced in her direction. "Kagome?"

" Y-Yes?"

" Don't be nervous, there's nothing for you to be afraid of. And remember," her very close friend paused here for effect, " your Miss Higirashi now."

Silently she smiled. The thought helped to lift some of the pressure off her shoulders and she turned to Sango, eyes filled with mirth. " Yes Miss Taijiya."

Both girls giggled until the bell that informed them they'd reached the top floor went off. In lightning speed they gained their composures and stepped onto the furnished floor leading to Inu-Yasha's half brother's office.

" May I help you?" the secretary asked without glancing from her computer screen.

" We have a meeting with Sesshoumaru."

" He's waiting."

For a second, both young women gaped at the secretary as she typed away. They didn't expect it to be easy. Taking one last look at the distracted lady, they entered the large black door as one.

He sat there in his large black leather chair looking for the entire world like a noble king, a very unearthly one. His arms were crossed and his long silver hair fell over one shoulder. The dark suit he wore only served to bring out his silky light-colored hair more. He was the very epitome of handsome. Slowly he examined the two girls.

His amber eyes stopped and narrowed on Kagome.

" You."

" You see-" Sango tried to draw his attention from her panicky friend.

" I see you two are not the Mr.Kukichi I've been expecting." Calmly he leaned even farther back in his chair. His eyes hadn't left Kagome.

" You," his eyes flicked over to the other girl quickly, " leave. We have some personal business to discuss. If you disagree, you can speak with security."

Sango's cheeks puffed up in agitation, but she accepted defeat. Before she exited, she gave Kagome an encouraging look.

After her friend left, Kagome turned back to Sesshoumaru. He was silent, and stayed that way as he watched her. Becoming uncomfortable under the scrutiny of his gaze she smoothed her skirt out multiple times. Then she found imaginary lint and pulled at the scratchy jacket.

Enough was enough she decided as she set her chin and looked back into his stoic face. " I'm here to-"

" I know what you're here for girl."

Kagome was as silent as him for a moment, finding glaring a much better method of relieving her anger, because gods know what she'd say if she gave her voice a chance.

" Inu-Yasha and I still want to see each other."

Silence, as if he was waiting for something more. She eyed him skeptically and wondered if he expected her to beg.

" So, can we see each other?" she asked attentively.

" No."

He turned back to the papers on his desk and preoccupied himself.

Certainly he didn't think that was it, did he? Kagome stared at him in bewilderment and anger.

" Hey!"

No response. She stepped closer to his glass desk.

" You can't just expect that to be it!"

The manner in which he looked at her made her rather live a life of loneliness for a second. " That is it."

A small buzzer interrupted the fuming girl's retort. Sesshoumaru pressed a red button on his phone as Kagome glared daggers at him.

" Sesshoumaru, Mr.Kukichi is here. May I send him in?" He looked at the girl dubiously and opened his mouth to answer when she rushed forward.

" Please not yet, I'm not finished talking to you." He paused only a second and began to say yes, so she placed her hand on his desk and looked at him with intense pleading eyes.

" Please Sesshoumaru."

He didn't know if it was her beseeching gray orbs, or the gentleness in her voice, or even the way she'd suddenly lost her uneasiness, perhaps it was all those things, but he told the secretary to wait. After he pulled his hand away from the glossy phone, he leaned back in his large chair and waited.

Noiselessly Kagome cursed herself. Just when she'd been given an extra chance, her mind wasn't forming any thoughts on what to say. " Well, uh . . .hmmm."

Sesshoumaru was not pleased. He'd followed his instinct as always, but now he realized just how much of his time the young woman was taking.

" Sometime today."

She only scowled at him and finally decided on what to say. " I already know why you don't want us to see each other, and I want to prove you wrong."

" Are you sure?" Unsure of whether he was referring to the reason he didn't want them dating, or that she could prove him wrong, Kagome suddenly felt like a small child. Nevertheless, she continued on.

" So I'll make a deal with you, if I do prove you wrong, then you'll let me date Inu-Yasha." For some reason or another she could feel her face heat up.

He gazed at the blushing girl for a long time wondering all the while if she knew the truth. " No."

" Huh?" She stared at him, eyes wide with surprise. " Why?"

" I don't have time for such an agreement."

" But you're a business man!"

He let his eyelids drop down and willed his gathering anger away. This girl didn't understand that once he said no, that was it. " I'm a business man who 'doesn't' make deals with little girls. Now leave my office."

" I'm not done, I will prove you wrong Sesshoumaru! I'll prove I'm good enough!" With that she stomped out of the room, grumbling and steaming. As soon as the sound of her heels disappeared, he readied himself to greet Mr.Kukichi.

~*~

Kagome was angry. In fact, she was so angry that she somehow managed to ignore the three businessmen walking past her into Sesshoumaru's office, and even the odd looks they were giving her.

However she didn't miss Sango's pacing form. Her friend turned quickly; ready to bombard the girl with questions. Kagome didn't wait for a word before she answered them.

" He didn't change his mind, but I'm not giving up. I want to see Inu- Yasha."

Slowly a knowing smile crept over Sango's face. Rapidly Kagome's anger evaporated and she grinned back.

Together they entered the elevator and started the long trip to the bottom floor. " You make sure Inu-Yasha appreciates this."

" I will." She huffed and sent a sly glance to Sango. Both girls left the building in a fit of giggles.

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