Title: A Second Life
By: Rin6
Rin: Hey guys here's the next chapter in A second Life! Please enjoy!!! LOL. Later!
Yasha: Shut up and get to the story!
Rin: I am be patient!
Yasha: (pouts)
Disclaimer: Okay here's the deal Rumkio, I take Sesshomaru and we'll call it equal deal? Oh well, I guess it will always be a dream, huh?
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Chapter 5: Shopping With The Devil
Kagome shook her sleeping brother gently, a few days had passed and today was the day they would be going with Sesshomaru to pick out things for their new apartment. Souta was excited last night when she told him, but she could still see the hurt in his eyes, and Kagome guessed that he did not want believe their mothers death was real at least not yet.
Eyes shot open and Souta quickly sat up. He looked to his sister and a large smile spread across his face.
"Kagome!" Souta exclaimed as he reached out and engulfed her into a tight hug. Kagome wrapped her arms around her little brother in a protecting manner. "Good morning!"
"Good morning Souta." Kagome choked out as her little brother squeezed the life out of her.
After a brief moment his grip loosened and he sat back a smile etched across his face. "Kagome we get to go with Sesshomaru-sama today right?"
Kagome nodded, carefully folding clothes into a bag the hospital was generous enough to give to them. "Yes, Souta what do you think of Sesshomaru?"
"What do you mean, Kagome?"
Kagome turned around playing with a corner of a shirt. "Well, do you like him Souta? He doesn't make you nervous and feel stupid does he?"
Souta shook his head giving his sister a weird look, "Iie, why do you ask? Sesshomaru-sama is very nice to me. Is he mean to you?"
Kagome looked away and then back giving her brother a smile, "Of course not. He's my boss and look what he's given us, he's even taking us himself out today. I was just wondering."
Souta seemed happy with his sister's answer because he jumped off the bed and ran into the bathroom slamming the door shut behind him.
"Excited isn't he?" A strong deep voice asked from the doorway. Kagome spun around, her eyes wide in fear.
There stood Sesshomaru but he looked different. Maybe that was because he wore casual clothes instead of a suit like he always did. He wore faded blue jeans with a white T-shirt and over the Tee he wore a dark blue button up shirt. The material looked so soft Kagome so badly wished to touch it and see how soft it really did feel. Restraining herself Kagome gave Sesshomaru a smile and looked to where her brother was singing in the bathroom.
"Yes he is. He's very excited about going today. I'm glad that he is happy a little." Kagome agreed.
"Why do you say that, aren't you happy to be coming too?" A slight pain struck Sesshomaru but he thought nothing of it.
"Yes, I am happy to be going today. But I wish I could be as hyper and happy as he is today. It's only been a few days and already he is acting like everything is fine. It's so odd, that I'm worried. You know?" Kagome said looking to Sesshomaru, but she quickly looked away as if not expecting an answer.
"Yes I do know." Sesshomaru said. Kagome turned once more and sapphire met golden. Pity, grief, and pain shined clearly in her eyes but Sesshomaru this time did not dare look away. They stood there staring into each other's eyes, reading the other like an open book.
"Are you two going to stand there all day and stare at each other, because it's boring?" Souta asked bringing the duo out of the stare.
Kagome quickly looked away as she felt her cheeks flush from embarrassment. Why did her little brother have to make such innocent comments that meant so much to her? She took deep breaths to cool her heated cheeks but the feel of Sesshomarus gaze on her just caused them to flame up again.
"Souta, are you at least ready to go?" Sesshomarus steady voice came to Kagomes ears. At least he had turned his attention from her to Souta.
Kagome dared too look up at Sesshomaru. He was turned towards her little brother a light smirk playing on his lips. He looked so perfect that he looked so un-human. Shaking her head Kagome wondered to herself where that thought had come from. Souta bounced over to his bed and grabbed his book bag from the bed and slung it over his shoulders.
"Hurry up Kagome!"
Kagome gasped and turned around to grab her bag but was surprised to find it missing. Frantically Kagome looked around her worried, when she heard a chuckle coming from behind her back. Stopping Kagome rolled her eyes finally realizing who had the bag. Turning Kagome was met by a smirking Sesshomaru. In his hand he held her bag and in the other he twirled his car keys.
"Are we able to leave now, Kagome?"
Kagome nodded faintly looking from the bed to her bag and back again, still confused on how Sesshomaru had done that. Her mouth hung open but she said nothing.
"Kagome!" Souta begged already at the open door.
Kagome shut her mouth quickly and started for the door. She gave Sesshomaru a glare before walking out the door. The trio walked down the white washed halls, passing divers people along the way. Souta held onto Kagomes hand tightly as he walked between her and Sesshomaru. Kagome glanced at her boss and found him in a disturbing mood. He had his nose turned up wards as if some smell disgusted him. His golden eyes were narrowed and Kagome got the feeling that maybe Sesshomaru didn't like being in a hospital. Placing the feeling aside Kagome reminded herself to ask about it later.
Souta swung Kagomes hand causing her to look down at the smiling boy. "Where are we going first Kagome?"
Kagome shrugged and looked up to Sesshomaru. "Sesshomaru where exactly are we going first?"
He looked glanced over and said, "The clothing store first. And then we will head to a store where you may buy other things that fit your needs."
"Are we going to go to a Toy Store Sesshomaru?" Souta piped up curious.
Kagome studied her bosses face noticing some change in his look; he seemed to let down his mask for a split second and Kagome swore that she saw affection but it was gone the next moment.
"Yes, I believe we can stop there Souta." Sesshomarus voice brought Kagome from her thoughts.
Souta jumped and squealed in delight. His smile widened farther then Kagome thought possible. She couldn't help but smile back at her brother. A warm spark lit in her stomach and slowly began to build.
Sesshomaru watched as Souta began a long list of all the toys he wished for. Amazingly Kagome added a few that the young boy seemed to have forgotten. It amused Sesshomaru to watch the pair talk about such nonsense, but yet it didn't bother him as it normally would. For a brief moment Sesshomaru felt his mask slip when Souta asked such a childish question. But immediately he felt Kagomes gaze and replaced it. Looking away Sesshomaru refocused on the double doors in front of him.
Kagome smiled lightly as she saw the sudden change in Sesshomaru. Maybe he was coming around. Looking to brother Kagome gently squeezed his hand and he replied by looking up and giving her a smile.
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Kagome blinked as she stepped out into the bright sunlight. Her eyes were adjusting when she felt Soutas hand slipped from hers, and was immediately followed by a loud, "Wow!"
Blinking once more Kagome looked up trying to see what her brother was so happy about. There sat a beautiful stretch black limo. Kagomes mouth dropped and she stood there stunned. Was the limo for them? Or did she just look like a fool standing here gaping at some one else's limo?
Standing beside the limo was a short ugly man. Bulging green eyes glared at Kagome as she stared back. Never had she saw anybody so hideous. He didn't look all that friendly either and Kagome swore that he was giving her the dirtiest look in the world.
"Jaken this is Ms. Kagome, my new secretary and by her side is her little brother Souta. I expect you to treat them the same you treat me. Understand?" Sesshomaru said coldly, from beside Kagome.
Jaken broke his gaze from Kagome and bowed lowly to Sesshomaru, "Yes Milord, always."
When he stood back up Kagome caught a mean look he threw at her. Kagome silently vowed that if this little green man harmed her or Souta in any way he would have hell to pay.
Another loud squeal made Kagome look around Jaken and into the black limo. Souta was exploring everything little thing in the limo, his face alight with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. Kagome smiled happy that her brother was enjoying himself.
"Kagome! Come on!" Souta yelled.
Kagome looked at Sesshomaru wondering if she was aloud. "Sesshomaru are we going in this limo?"
Sesshomaru turned his gaze to Kagome and nodded, "Of course, you don't think I would take the BMW do you?"
Kagome shook her head feeling stupid about asking the question. Turning she stepped into the limo and scooted near to her brother; a few seconds later Sesshomaru appeared and sat across from them. Kagome shifted in her seat gaining the attention of Sesshomaru.
"Not comfortable Kagome?"
Kagome stopped moving and looked up quickly, "I am just no use to limos, that's all."
Sesshomaru nodded seeming satisfied with her reply. He looked to Souta and said, "Having fun Souta?"
Souta turned around from playing with the phone. "Yes I am! Hey Sesshomaru will I have a big room for my toys at our new home?"
Kagome gasped and looked to her brother, "Souta! Why ask such a selfish thing?"
A low chuckle came from Sesshomarus throat but he quickly forced it back down, "Kagome please settle down. If your brother wishes to know then I will tell him."
Souta and Kagome both looked at Sesshomaru awaiting his answer.
"Souta your room is quite large for a child's but your sisters will be larger. Kagome I am sure wishes for the master bedroom. But I can assure both of you that you will each have your own bathrooms. Satisfying Souta?" Sesshomaru explained.
Soutas little head bobbed up and down before he turned his attention back to the wonders of the limo. Kagome smiled at Sesshomaru, who only stared back. He reached for the phone and dial a quick number.
"Jaken first stop please."
A moment later he hung up the white phone and sat back. Kagome watched him still in shock. A week they had barely knew each other and here they were in the same limo, about to go shopping together and live down the hall from one another. Why was he suddenly being all nice and kind to her and Souta? Kagome mentally laughed at herself. In reality she had only gotten this job to be his secretary, work from 9 to 9, eat lunch and dinner at the office, occasionally go on business trips with him, and just basically be his servant so why was she being treated more then that?
"Kagome do tell what is on your mind." A steady voice asked, bringing Kagome out of her thoughts.
"Oh nothing Sesshomaru." She lied, hoping he wouldn't be able to tell.
Sesshomaru felt a low growl form in the bottom of his throat. She was lying, he could sense it but he wasn't about to say anything. Nodding he once again turned his attention to the passing street outside the window.
Soon enough they reached their destination and the door suddenly opened. Sesshomaru stepped out into the sunlight followed by an excited Souta and a calm Kagome. They were in front of a tall building its name large spread across the front. Kagome tried reading it but it looked so foreign she gave up and hurried after Sesshomaru and Souta.
When Kagome walked through the door of the building she knew right away that this story costs money and lots of it. She spotted Sesshomaru and Souta near the men's section of the store. Another young man was standing near them sizing Souta up and searching for clothes for him.
Kagome neared them and smiled at the worker, who smiled back.
"Ah, are you the Mrs.?" He asked sending a smile to Sesshomaru.
"Excuse me?" Kagome asked shocked.
"No she is not, she is a friend of mine that I am helping out, now if you do not mind I would like to hurry and finish this." Sesshomaru said in a threatening tone.
The man got the hint and once again began having Souta try things on. Soon though Souta had a few bags worth of clothes and Kagome found that she was next. It took longer for Kagome to find clothes and try them on. Sesshomaru the whole time sat in a chair watching patiently. A few times Souta would run up with some skimpy outfit and ask Sesshomaru if you thought Kagome would look nice in it. Those few times Kagome would listen hard but never got to hear what he said, because she was suddenly pulled away by a saleswoman.
Kagome had to admit that it was embarrassing to model in front of Sesshomaru and ask for opinions but it got easier as the day wore on. Finally they were leaving the last store; the trunk of the limo was full of bags from many stores. And they still were not finished. Souta had yet to go to the toy store, and Sesshomaru told him that was their last stop. The sun hung low in the evening sky, and Kagome was already tired from the day's events. Souta on the other hand was bouncing on his seat talking rapidly to a silent Sesshomaru.
Kagome was just waiting for her boss to explode on her little brother but he didn't, instead he just sat there and listened, saying a few words hear and there. Kagome felt that warmth in her heart grow as she watched the pair.
Finally they reached the mall, and Kagome was thankful that this was their last stop. Together Sesshomaru and Kagome walked side by side after an excited Souta. The awkwardness grew between Kagome and Sesshomaru as they walked down the mall never saying a word to each other. She kept her head down and he kept his up. Kagome felt the glares of many people on her back as she walked. It wasn't her they knew it was Sesshomaru. For crying out loud he was famous and here she was his lowly secretary not worthy of his help, walking beside him.
Kagome cried out again for Souta to not go to far from her but this time he didn't respond. After waiting a moment Kagome got worried, she stopped and stood on her tiptoes to look over the crowd. A little boy of about 8 was nowhere to be found. They weren't even near the toy store yet. Had he gone ahead and forgot to tell Kagome and Sesshomaru?
Sesshomaru noticed Kagome stop and he turned to look at her. "Kagome why have you stopped?"
Kagome looked to him her eyes wide with fear and worry, "I can't find Souta!"
Sesshomaru immediately whipped around and began to look for the little human boy. He didn't know why he felt this sharp pain in his chest when Kagome looked at him like she had but it hurt. Besides the little boy reminded Sesshomaru of himself when he was but just a child, so many years ago. That was before...no Sesshomaru vowed never to speak of it again.
"Souta!" Kagome cried into the crowd.
Sesshomaru began to push around people as he searched for the boy. Kagome clung near to Sesshomaru before finding a chair. Climbing onto it she was high above the crowd, and it made it easier to look for Souta. Frantically Kagome looked and cried his name but he was nowhere. Kagome wouldn't know what to do if she lost him too. It was too much to think about. She couldn't bear to imagine it. It was getting hot in here. Why? Kagome couldn't breath; people were too close to her.
A strong hand came to rest on Kagomes shoulder. She flinched but remained still when she saw that it was Sesshomaru.
"Kagome call your brother now." Sesshomaru demanded his voice strange.
Kagome arched an eyebrow at him but did what he wanted. "Souta!"
"Kagome!" His voice sounded close. Kagome turned around and hunted through the crowd for him. There he was standing outside the toy store a smile on his face. Beside him stood...Onigumi. Kagome got that odd feeling again; the one that told her to run and never look back. But she didn't, instead she ran to her little brother and engulfed him into a tight hug.
"Kagome-can't breathe-." Souta struggled against his sister.
"Onigumi, what on earth are you doing here in a mall?" Sesshomaru asked coldly.
"Why I was here just walking around when I came across this young man and he told me that he had lost his sister and her boss. That's when you two showed up." Onigumi replied just as coldly. He placed a large slender hand on Soutas small shoulder, and smiled down at Kagome.
Kagome so badly wanted to run away but once again she didn't. Standing Kagome said to Souta, "Go inside the store Souta, I'll be there in a moment."
Souta nodded and moved away from Onigumi and his hand. Kagome watched until he had disappeared before turning back around.
"But please do tell why you are here Sesshomaru? I thought you should have been working on those papers with your brother." Onigumi said.
"I will do that on my own time, there is no need to rush it is there?" Sesshomaru asked, wishing to know why Onigumi wanted those damn papers so badly from Inuyasha.
Onigumi shook his head and forced a smile, "No there is no reason."
He turned to Kagome and smiled at her. "Kagome how nice to see you again, your brother is absolutely charming."
Kagome wanted to disappear, but looked to Sesshomaru as if for help. Strangely he was glaring coldly at Onigumi as if he wished to kill him. "Thank you Onigumi."
The dark haired man nodded, "I am terribly sorry about your mother Kagome. If there is anything I can do to help you," He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small card, he took Kagomes hand and placed the card in her palm. His skin felt so deathly cold Kagome almost jerked her hand away from Onigumi but she didn't wish to be rude. "Please do not hesitate to call me."
Onigumi turned and looked at Sesshomaru, "Well then Sesshomaru and Kagome, I'm sorry to say that I have to be leaving now. Many things to attend to, I'm sure you understand Sesshomaru?"
Sesshomaru nodded and said not a word, as Onigumi bowed and walked away past Sesshomaru. As soon as he too disappeared Kagome shivered and opened her hand to look at the card.
Suddenly it left her hand and was ripped into many tiny pieces onto the floor.
"Sesshomaru! What are you doing?" Kagome gasped staring at the numerous pieces of paper lying on the floor.
"Do not trust Onigumi, he will manipulate and deceive you. Do not ask for help from him because he will use you to get what he needs, understand Kagome?" Sesshomaru insisted, his golden stare piercing.
Kagome nodded not fully understanding. But for some reason she trusted Sesshomaru more then she did Onigumi at the moment, "I understand."
"Good, now where did your brother go?" Sesshomaru asked stepping around Kagome and into the store.
All of a sudden Kagome got this feeling like she was being watched. Looking around quickly she saw no one. Shaking her head she told herself that she was going crazy. Turning Kagome walked into the Toy Store hoping to stop her brother before buying too much.
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Onigumi stood in the shadows watching Kagome look around quickly. He knew she felt his presence but she was too weak to know who it was watching her.
When she turned and walked into the store Onigumi lifted his hand and looked intensely at it. Eyes wide with amazement and wonder, he mumbled.
"Yes Kagome, I am positive the time will be soon."
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END OF CHAPTER!!!!!!!
Rin: Sorry guys it took so long to update! I have been so busy! (Bows lowly) Gomen!
Yasha: No kidding you have been busy Rin! Even I'll agree with you there. How are you going to handle exams?
Rin: (Sweat drops) I have no idea, please do not remind me.
Yasha: To make Rin feel better please review! She loves reading your comments!
Rin: NO FLAMES PLEASE!
Ja-ni!
By: Rin6
Rin: Hey guys here's the next chapter in A second Life! Please enjoy!!! LOL. Later!
Yasha: Shut up and get to the story!
Rin: I am be patient!
Yasha: (pouts)
Disclaimer: Okay here's the deal Rumkio, I take Sesshomaru and we'll call it equal deal? Oh well, I guess it will always be a dream, huh?
~ ^_^ ~
Chapter 5: Shopping With The Devil
Kagome shook her sleeping brother gently, a few days had passed and today was the day they would be going with Sesshomaru to pick out things for their new apartment. Souta was excited last night when she told him, but she could still see the hurt in his eyes, and Kagome guessed that he did not want believe their mothers death was real at least not yet.
Eyes shot open and Souta quickly sat up. He looked to his sister and a large smile spread across his face.
"Kagome!" Souta exclaimed as he reached out and engulfed her into a tight hug. Kagome wrapped her arms around her little brother in a protecting manner. "Good morning!"
"Good morning Souta." Kagome choked out as her little brother squeezed the life out of her.
After a brief moment his grip loosened and he sat back a smile etched across his face. "Kagome we get to go with Sesshomaru-sama today right?"
Kagome nodded, carefully folding clothes into a bag the hospital was generous enough to give to them. "Yes, Souta what do you think of Sesshomaru?"
"What do you mean, Kagome?"
Kagome turned around playing with a corner of a shirt. "Well, do you like him Souta? He doesn't make you nervous and feel stupid does he?"
Souta shook his head giving his sister a weird look, "Iie, why do you ask? Sesshomaru-sama is very nice to me. Is he mean to you?"
Kagome looked away and then back giving her brother a smile, "Of course not. He's my boss and look what he's given us, he's even taking us himself out today. I was just wondering."
Souta seemed happy with his sister's answer because he jumped off the bed and ran into the bathroom slamming the door shut behind him.
"Excited isn't he?" A strong deep voice asked from the doorway. Kagome spun around, her eyes wide in fear.
There stood Sesshomaru but he looked different. Maybe that was because he wore casual clothes instead of a suit like he always did. He wore faded blue jeans with a white T-shirt and over the Tee he wore a dark blue button up shirt. The material looked so soft Kagome so badly wished to touch it and see how soft it really did feel. Restraining herself Kagome gave Sesshomaru a smile and looked to where her brother was singing in the bathroom.
"Yes he is. He's very excited about going today. I'm glad that he is happy a little." Kagome agreed.
"Why do you say that, aren't you happy to be coming too?" A slight pain struck Sesshomaru but he thought nothing of it.
"Yes, I am happy to be going today. But I wish I could be as hyper and happy as he is today. It's only been a few days and already he is acting like everything is fine. It's so odd, that I'm worried. You know?" Kagome said looking to Sesshomaru, but she quickly looked away as if not expecting an answer.
"Yes I do know." Sesshomaru said. Kagome turned once more and sapphire met golden. Pity, grief, and pain shined clearly in her eyes but Sesshomaru this time did not dare look away. They stood there staring into each other's eyes, reading the other like an open book.
"Are you two going to stand there all day and stare at each other, because it's boring?" Souta asked bringing the duo out of the stare.
Kagome quickly looked away as she felt her cheeks flush from embarrassment. Why did her little brother have to make such innocent comments that meant so much to her? She took deep breaths to cool her heated cheeks but the feel of Sesshomarus gaze on her just caused them to flame up again.
"Souta, are you at least ready to go?" Sesshomarus steady voice came to Kagomes ears. At least he had turned his attention from her to Souta.
Kagome dared too look up at Sesshomaru. He was turned towards her little brother a light smirk playing on his lips. He looked so perfect that he looked so un-human. Shaking her head Kagome wondered to herself where that thought had come from. Souta bounced over to his bed and grabbed his book bag from the bed and slung it over his shoulders.
"Hurry up Kagome!"
Kagome gasped and turned around to grab her bag but was surprised to find it missing. Frantically Kagome looked around her worried, when she heard a chuckle coming from behind her back. Stopping Kagome rolled her eyes finally realizing who had the bag. Turning Kagome was met by a smirking Sesshomaru. In his hand he held her bag and in the other he twirled his car keys.
"Are we able to leave now, Kagome?"
Kagome nodded faintly looking from the bed to her bag and back again, still confused on how Sesshomaru had done that. Her mouth hung open but she said nothing.
"Kagome!" Souta begged already at the open door.
Kagome shut her mouth quickly and started for the door. She gave Sesshomaru a glare before walking out the door. The trio walked down the white washed halls, passing divers people along the way. Souta held onto Kagomes hand tightly as he walked between her and Sesshomaru. Kagome glanced at her boss and found him in a disturbing mood. He had his nose turned up wards as if some smell disgusted him. His golden eyes were narrowed and Kagome got the feeling that maybe Sesshomaru didn't like being in a hospital. Placing the feeling aside Kagome reminded herself to ask about it later.
Souta swung Kagomes hand causing her to look down at the smiling boy. "Where are we going first Kagome?"
Kagome shrugged and looked up to Sesshomaru. "Sesshomaru where exactly are we going first?"
He looked glanced over and said, "The clothing store first. And then we will head to a store where you may buy other things that fit your needs."
"Are we going to go to a Toy Store Sesshomaru?" Souta piped up curious.
Kagome studied her bosses face noticing some change in his look; he seemed to let down his mask for a split second and Kagome swore that she saw affection but it was gone the next moment.
"Yes, I believe we can stop there Souta." Sesshomarus voice brought Kagome from her thoughts.
Souta jumped and squealed in delight. His smile widened farther then Kagome thought possible. She couldn't help but smile back at her brother. A warm spark lit in her stomach and slowly began to build.
Sesshomaru watched as Souta began a long list of all the toys he wished for. Amazingly Kagome added a few that the young boy seemed to have forgotten. It amused Sesshomaru to watch the pair talk about such nonsense, but yet it didn't bother him as it normally would. For a brief moment Sesshomaru felt his mask slip when Souta asked such a childish question. But immediately he felt Kagomes gaze and replaced it. Looking away Sesshomaru refocused on the double doors in front of him.
Kagome smiled lightly as she saw the sudden change in Sesshomaru. Maybe he was coming around. Looking to brother Kagome gently squeezed his hand and he replied by looking up and giving her a smile.
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Kagome blinked as she stepped out into the bright sunlight. Her eyes were adjusting when she felt Soutas hand slipped from hers, and was immediately followed by a loud, "Wow!"
Blinking once more Kagome looked up trying to see what her brother was so happy about. There sat a beautiful stretch black limo. Kagomes mouth dropped and she stood there stunned. Was the limo for them? Or did she just look like a fool standing here gaping at some one else's limo?
Standing beside the limo was a short ugly man. Bulging green eyes glared at Kagome as she stared back. Never had she saw anybody so hideous. He didn't look all that friendly either and Kagome swore that he was giving her the dirtiest look in the world.
"Jaken this is Ms. Kagome, my new secretary and by her side is her little brother Souta. I expect you to treat them the same you treat me. Understand?" Sesshomaru said coldly, from beside Kagome.
Jaken broke his gaze from Kagome and bowed lowly to Sesshomaru, "Yes Milord, always."
When he stood back up Kagome caught a mean look he threw at her. Kagome silently vowed that if this little green man harmed her or Souta in any way he would have hell to pay.
Another loud squeal made Kagome look around Jaken and into the black limo. Souta was exploring everything little thing in the limo, his face alight with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. Kagome smiled happy that her brother was enjoying himself.
"Kagome! Come on!" Souta yelled.
Kagome looked at Sesshomaru wondering if she was aloud. "Sesshomaru are we going in this limo?"
Sesshomaru turned his gaze to Kagome and nodded, "Of course, you don't think I would take the BMW do you?"
Kagome shook her head feeling stupid about asking the question. Turning she stepped into the limo and scooted near to her brother; a few seconds later Sesshomaru appeared and sat across from them. Kagome shifted in her seat gaining the attention of Sesshomaru.
"Not comfortable Kagome?"
Kagome stopped moving and looked up quickly, "I am just no use to limos, that's all."
Sesshomaru nodded seeming satisfied with her reply. He looked to Souta and said, "Having fun Souta?"
Souta turned around from playing with the phone. "Yes I am! Hey Sesshomaru will I have a big room for my toys at our new home?"
Kagome gasped and looked to her brother, "Souta! Why ask such a selfish thing?"
A low chuckle came from Sesshomarus throat but he quickly forced it back down, "Kagome please settle down. If your brother wishes to know then I will tell him."
Souta and Kagome both looked at Sesshomaru awaiting his answer.
"Souta your room is quite large for a child's but your sisters will be larger. Kagome I am sure wishes for the master bedroom. But I can assure both of you that you will each have your own bathrooms. Satisfying Souta?" Sesshomaru explained.
Soutas little head bobbed up and down before he turned his attention back to the wonders of the limo. Kagome smiled at Sesshomaru, who only stared back. He reached for the phone and dial a quick number.
"Jaken first stop please."
A moment later he hung up the white phone and sat back. Kagome watched him still in shock. A week they had barely knew each other and here they were in the same limo, about to go shopping together and live down the hall from one another. Why was he suddenly being all nice and kind to her and Souta? Kagome mentally laughed at herself. In reality she had only gotten this job to be his secretary, work from 9 to 9, eat lunch and dinner at the office, occasionally go on business trips with him, and just basically be his servant so why was she being treated more then that?
"Kagome do tell what is on your mind." A steady voice asked, bringing Kagome out of her thoughts.
"Oh nothing Sesshomaru." She lied, hoping he wouldn't be able to tell.
Sesshomaru felt a low growl form in the bottom of his throat. She was lying, he could sense it but he wasn't about to say anything. Nodding he once again turned his attention to the passing street outside the window.
Soon enough they reached their destination and the door suddenly opened. Sesshomaru stepped out into the sunlight followed by an excited Souta and a calm Kagome. They were in front of a tall building its name large spread across the front. Kagome tried reading it but it looked so foreign she gave up and hurried after Sesshomaru and Souta.
When Kagome walked through the door of the building she knew right away that this story costs money and lots of it. She spotted Sesshomaru and Souta near the men's section of the store. Another young man was standing near them sizing Souta up and searching for clothes for him.
Kagome neared them and smiled at the worker, who smiled back.
"Ah, are you the Mrs.?" He asked sending a smile to Sesshomaru.
"Excuse me?" Kagome asked shocked.
"No she is not, she is a friend of mine that I am helping out, now if you do not mind I would like to hurry and finish this." Sesshomaru said in a threatening tone.
The man got the hint and once again began having Souta try things on. Soon though Souta had a few bags worth of clothes and Kagome found that she was next. It took longer for Kagome to find clothes and try them on. Sesshomaru the whole time sat in a chair watching patiently. A few times Souta would run up with some skimpy outfit and ask Sesshomaru if you thought Kagome would look nice in it. Those few times Kagome would listen hard but never got to hear what he said, because she was suddenly pulled away by a saleswoman.
Kagome had to admit that it was embarrassing to model in front of Sesshomaru and ask for opinions but it got easier as the day wore on. Finally they were leaving the last store; the trunk of the limo was full of bags from many stores. And they still were not finished. Souta had yet to go to the toy store, and Sesshomaru told him that was their last stop. The sun hung low in the evening sky, and Kagome was already tired from the day's events. Souta on the other hand was bouncing on his seat talking rapidly to a silent Sesshomaru.
Kagome was just waiting for her boss to explode on her little brother but he didn't, instead he just sat there and listened, saying a few words hear and there. Kagome felt that warmth in her heart grow as she watched the pair.
Finally they reached the mall, and Kagome was thankful that this was their last stop. Together Sesshomaru and Kagome walked side by side after an excited Souta. The awkwardness grew between Kagome and Sesshomaru as they walked down the mall never saying a word to each other. She kept her head down and he kept his up. Kagome felt the glares of many people on her back as she walked. It wasn't her they knew it was Sesshomaru. For crying out loud he was famous and here she was his lowly secretary not worthy of his help, walking beside him.
Kagome cried out again for Souta to not go to far from her but this time he didn't respond. After waiting a moment Kagome got worried, she stopped and stood on her tiptoes to look over the crowd. A little boy of about 8 was nowhere to be found. They weren't even near the toy store yet. Had he gone ahead and forgot to tell Kagome and Sesshomaru?
Sesshomaru noticed Kagome stop and he turned to look at her. "Kagome why have you stopped?"
Kagome looked to him her eyes wide with fear and worry, "I can't find Souta!"
Sesshomaru immediately whipped around and began to look for the little human boy. He didn't know why he felt this sharp pain in his chest when Kagome looked at him like she had but it hurt. Besides the little boy reminded Sesshomaru of himself when he was but just a child, so many years ago. That was before...no Sesshomaru vowed never to speak of it again.
"Souta!" Kagome cried into the crowd.
Sesshomaru began to push around people as he searched for the boy. Kagome clung near to Sesshomaru before finding a chair. Climbing onto it she was high above the crowd, and it made it easier to look for Souta. Frantically Kagome looked and cried his name but he was nowhere. Kagome wouldn't know what to do if she lost him too. It was too much to think about. She couldn't bear to imagine it. It was getting hot in here. Why? Kagome couldn't breath; people were too close to her.
A strong hand came to rest on Kagomes shoulder. She flinched but remained still when she saw that it was Sesshomaru.
"Kagome call your brother now." Sesshomaru demanded his voice strange.
Kagome arched an eyebrow at him but did what he wanted. "Souta!"
"Kagome!" His voice sounded close. Kagome turned around and hunted through the crowd for him. There he was standing outside the toy store a smile on his face. Beside him stood...Onigumi. Kagome got that odd feeling again; the one that told her to run and never look back. But she didn't, instead she ran to her little brother and engulfed him into a tight hug.
"Kagome-can't breathe-." Souta struggled against his sister.
"Onigumi, what on earth are you doing here in a mall?" Sesshomaru asked coldly.
"Why I was here just walking around when I came across this young man and he told me that he had lost his sister and her boss. That's when you two showed up." Onigumi replied just as coldly. He placed a large slender hand on Soutas small shoulder, and smiled down at Kagome.
Kagome so badly wanted to run away but once again she didn't. Standing Kagome said to Souta, "Go inside the store Souta, I'll be there in a moment."
Souta nodded and moved away from Onigumi and his hand. Kagome watched until he had disappeared before turning back around.
"But please do tell why you are here Sesshomaru? I thought you should have been working on those papers with your brother." Onigumi said.
"I will do that on my own time, there is no need to rush it is there?" Sesshomaru asked, wishing to know why Onigumi wanted those damn papers so badly from Inuyasha.
Onigumi shook his head and forced a smile, "No there is no reason."
He turned to Kagome and smiled at her. "Kagome how nice to see you again, your brother is absolutely charming."
Kagome wanted to disappear, but looked to Sesshomaru as if for help. Strangely he was glaring coldly at Onigumi as if he wished to kill him. "Thank you Onigumi."
The dark haired man nodded, "I am terribly sorry about your mother Kagome. If there is anything I can do to help you," He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small card, he took Kagomes hand and placed the card in her palm. His skin felt so deathly cold Kagome almost jerked her hand away from Onigumi but she didn't wish to be rude. "Please do not hesitate to call me."
Onigumi turned and looked at Sesshomaru, "Well then Sesshomaru and Kagome, I'm sorry to say that I have to be leaving now. Many things to attend to, I'm sure you understand Sesshomaru?"
Sesshomaru nodded and said not a word, as Onigumi bowed and walked away past Sesshomaru. As soon as he too disappeared Kagome shivered and opened her hand to look at the card.
Suddenly it left her hand and was ripped into many tiny pieces onto the floor.
"Sesshomaru! What are you doing?" Kagome gasped staring at the numerous pieces of paper lying on the floor.
"Do not trust Onigumi, he will manipulate and deceive you. Do not ask for help from him because he will use you to get what he needs, understand Kagome?" Sesshomaru insisted, his golden stare piercing.
Kagome nodded not fully understanding. But for some reason she trusted Sesshomaru more then she did Onigumi at the moment, "I understand."
"Good, now where did your brother go?" Sesshomaru asked stepping around Kagome and into the store.
All of a sudden Kagome got this feeling like she was being watched. Looking around quickly she saw no one. Shaking her head she told herself that she was going crazy. Turning Kagome walked into the Toy Store hoping to stop her brother before buying too much.
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Onigumi stood in the shadows watching Kagome look around quickly. He knew she felt his presence but she was too weak to know who it was watching her.
When she turned and walked into the store Onigumi lifted his hand and looked intensely at it. Eyes wide with amazement and wonder, he mumbled.
"Yes Kagome, I am positive the time will be soon."
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END OF CHAPTER!!!!!!!
Rin: Sorry guys it took so long to update! I have been so busy! (Bows lowly) Gomen!
Yasha: No kidding you have been busy Rin! Even I'll agree with you there. How are you going to handle exams?
Rin: (Sweat drops) I have no idea, please do not remind me.
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