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Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Rumiko Takahashi characters named here, nor do I own the rights to Charlie's Angels. *Sigh*
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"Koga, are you sure that thing is fixed?" Sesshomaru asked in exasperation. "I don't want the microphone shorting out during the interviews. People look at me strange when my bra starts making crackling noises." He peered out the window sash with the binoculars, scanning the open courtyard for the red-haired girl they'd been watching earlier.
"I'm working on it, all right?" Koga finished winding the small device through the lace. "You're too hard on the equipment, you know that? You keep ripping the wires with those stupid nails of yours." He held the finished bra up for inspection.
"I keep ripping my pantyhose with these nails as well," Sesshomaru complained. "How do women do this stuff every single day? I'm surprised there aren't angry mobs with torches surrounding the manufacturer's houses every night."
"At least you're getting quicker at dressing in the morning," Koga pointed out.
"Oh, that's a really useful skill," Sesshomaru said sarcastically. "What did you do when you worked for the FBI, Daddy?" he squeaked in a high voice. "Well, I learned how to shave my legs and put on a pair of pantyhose in less than five minutes," he responded to himself in a deeper voice.
Koga laughed. "There is no way I'm ever gonna tell my kids about any of this. That is, if I ever have kids. Or a wife. Sheesh, when am I ever going to have time to date, let alone reproduce?"
"Why do you think so many agents are single or divorced? The Job isn't easy on relationships, Rookie." Sesshomaru suddenly spotted their quarry. "Okay, I have Ranma in view, Koga. Who's that he's with, though?" He peered through the lens for a closer view. "Shit, it's that Kuno. He's all over Ranma, too. Is there anyone here he hasn't hit on yet?"
"Me," said Koga. "But only because I'm not wearing makeup. He seems pretty clueless; I don't think he realizes it's a bunch of men he's chasing. I can totally understand the confusion with Ranma, though. That guy makes a really convincing girl. Have you seen his tits?" Koga gazed off into space. "They look so real! I wonder if they're implants…"
"Well, Ranma just knocked him out cold. It's a shame Kagura isn't here to witness this. According to Rin, every time Kuno sees our beloved Nanny he throws himself around her and starts crying for his 'Ice Maiden'." Sesshomaru made gagging noises. "Shoot me if I ever get that stupid over someone, Koga."
"Give the poor saphead a break. Kagura's a hottie. You ever noticed those eyes of hers? They're such a deep brown that they almost look red sometimes. And those legs…boy, if I wasn't undercover, I'd-"
"You'd keep your damn hands off my daughter's nanny," Sesshomaru snarled, surprised at the violence of his response. The thought of Kagura and Koga together made him want to retch.
"Geez, you don't have to bite my head off, Sesshomaru. I didn't realize you liked her."
"Who said anything about me liking her? I just don't want you seducing the hired help," Sesshomaru huffed.
"Uh, yeah," Koga responded. "So if you don't like her, why have you been daydreaming about that gigantic heart-shaped tattoo on her ass?"
"It isn't a gigantic heart shape, it's a tiny little spider," Sesshomaru said without thinking.
"So you have been checking out the goods!" Koga sniggered as Sesshomaru turned bright red.
"Get. Out. Now." Sesshomaru ordered angrily. "We have work to do, Rookie!" Koga left, still laughing. Sesshomaru shook himself angrily and attempted to erase his fantasies. He had to stop thinking about that tattoo. And those pouty lips of hers. And those long legs…Sesshomaru heaved a sigh and returned to his surveillance.
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"Inu-Yasha? Is that really you?"
Inu-Yasha froze in his tracks, horrified. That voice. It couldn't be! He slowly turned around, praying he was wrong.
His prayers were in vain. "Inu-Yasha! I had no idea you would be here! Have you come here to Honolulu to watch me?" Jakotsu was staring at him with a thrilled look in his eyes.
The hair on the back of Inu-Yasha's neck stood up on end. "Uh, Jakotsu!" Inu-Yasha sputtered, inching away from the man. "What a surprise. Weren't you in, um, prison?"
"Oh yes," sighed Jakotsu. "It was just awful, Inu-Yasha! They make you wear the ugliest outfits." He moved in closer to Inu-Yasha. "Did you miss me?" he cooed. He kept moving until Inu-Yasha was backed up against a palm tree in the courtyard.
"Yeah, I missed you Jakotsu – but my aim is improving," Inu-Yasha said disgustedly, then gave a muffled yelp as Jakotsu kissed him full on the lips.
"Aaaaack! What are you doing, you crazy son of a bitch?" Inu-Yasha gasped.
Jakotsu winked. "Just giving you something to think about," he trilled. "You know you want me." He released Inu-Yasha from his embrace and pranced away.
Inu-Yasha desperately scrubbed his lips and shuddered. That lunatic Jakotsu, why wasn't he still behind bars? He looked around the courtyard, hoping there were no witnesses to his humiliation.
The courtyard remained empty. He stalked off in search of someplace far away from freaky men with striped faces, cursing all early-release programs. Prison reform was definitely becoming a voting issue for him this year.
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Kagome willed herself to keep staring at the monitor in front of her. She was not going to cry, dammit! A sniffle escaped her. She wished she'd never gone looking for Inu-Yasha, never walked into the courtyard, never seen him locked in a passionate embrace with Jakotsu…
How could she have misread Inu-Yasha's signals so badly? He had taken her out to dinner last night and she had enjoyed it so much. She had thought he was interested in her, but she must have been mistaken. The guy just wanted some company, that's all. He doesn't seem to have a lot of friends.
Kagome had read so much more into that dinner. And even worse, she had kissed him when he dropped her off! She blushed at the thought of how she'd grabbed him by the hair and pulled his mouth down to hers. Here she was thinking he was just hesitant or shy, when in reality he'd probably been disgusted!
Choking back unshed tears, Kagome started to work.
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A subdued Inu-Yasha walked into the operations room and fell into his chair. What next? he wondered. Could he stand any more shocks to his system this week? Jakotsu's appearance was traumatic all by itself, no need to include Sesshomaru's revelations. The only bright spot in his life this week was Kagome. He looked over at her in relief.
"Hey," he said softly. She seemed absorbed by her work. "Kagome, can't you at least tell me hello?" he teased.
No answer. "Kagome?" He heard her sniffle. She wasn't crying, was she? Frowning, he stood up and walked over to her.
"Kagome?" he asked again, placing a hand on her shoulder.
She turned to him with a too-bright smile. "Good morning, Inu-Yasha. How are you feeling today?"
"Um, fine." Inu-Yasha dropped his hand. She seemed so – strange. Was she regretting that kiss last night? "And you?" he questioned.
"I'm great!" she told him. Standing up, she gathered her paperwork and walked towards the door. "Well, gotta run to this meeting! I'll catch up with you later, okay?"
Inu-Yasha stared at her departing figure in confusion. What the hell was wrong with her?
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Sesshomaru had retreated from his surveillance position, unable to watch the pair of lovers in the courtyard any longer. He hadn't wanted to watch them at all when he realized who they were. He pinched the bridge of his nose with his fingers and willed the oncoming migraine to leave. This case was getting messier by the second.
Inu-Yasha and Jakotsu? He hadn't realized his brother was interested in men…he suddenly remembered their conversation this morning and shook his head. No wonder Inu-Yasha had acted so understanding. Groaning, Sesshomaru headed out to the kitchen in search of a strong painkiller. That whirring sound he was hearing must be his father spinning in his grave.
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A/N: Oh my, now I'm abusing Inu-Yasha as well as his brother. Poor boys…at least Sesshy got to see Kagura's tattoo. That might be important later *drops hint* :D Lavender
Some Responses:
Cassidy Jewell: Thanks for thwapping Ranma, he deserves it. And please don't strike me with Toukijin! I won't use that song again, I promise! *crosses fingers behind back*
ChristyKay: Congrats on finishing your first fic! *applause* You are such an encouragement to me!
tsunami-chan(): I hereby dedicate that scene with Koga, Sesshy and the bra to you – would you like Sesshy to give the bra to you when he's done with the case, or should he burn it with the rest of his clothes?
Barbie Doll Slayer19: Hmmm. I went back and read Chap 3 again and you're right, thanks! I could have made Sesshomaru's orientation clearer. I tried to emphasize it a bit more in this chapter (and just out of curiosity, why do you slay the poor little Barbies?)
