This chap will be mostly dedicated to my OC, Hope. Just to clear a few things up like who was the guy in her bed? *smiles insanely* well before I start you might wanna guess if I give you a clue. Hope is sorta like Jessica in my first fic (and still ongoing at that!)

There's going to be some OOCness in here and it might be a little short (I don't know I haven't written it yes!) because I want to go on and explain the Tashitas in more detail. Like what's their deal and why didn't they attack the La Kellas in their moment of weakness.

Oh and Allison has yet to make an appearance ::thanks god!:: And if you don't know who Ally-chan is then read the A/Ns of Whispers of Rain and Wind. Her craziness is starting to wear off on me. I'm already planning 2 more stories (hum...maybe it was 3...)

Maybe I'll stick her in here like in the other. She's a way too interesting character to get rid of (even though she's real ^-^) I can already imagine the tortures that she will go though ::cackles insanely::

Disclaimer: My uncle bought me Inu-Yasha for me for my birthday. Sadly he died before I could receive the gift. Sucks, doesn't it?



Family Swearing---------------------------------------

After she had so rudely hung up on her boss, Hope yawned loudly. She stretched her arms and legs and gave an audible sigh (A/N audible is now my favorite word) thinking that she would return to bed, she slandered over to her bedroom and looked down at her 'guest.' She had had him for about a week and she figured she'd keep him a little longer. He really was good. (*author rolls eyes and giggles*)

Changing her mind about going back to sleep she quickly grabbed an oversized pink tee-shirt and again went out to pick up the phone. This time to call. She dialed the number quickly, it being memorized. She yawned again as she waited for the person to answer. She had not long to wait.

"Yo, this is Ry," a very male voice sounded. She grinned mildly.

"Yo, bro, what up?" she sounded. Ry was one of her few secrets that she kept from her *only* friend Kagome. Her older brother liked his secrecy and 'normal' life and she respected that. She just disrupted it a few times.

"Hey," he responded, "What do you need?"

Grinning happily to herself Hope reported all that Kagome requested. Now she wouldn't need to use those damnable computers. "Couldn't she have thought up something a little more challenging?" huffed her brother. "hacking and entering into the Tashitas' main computer is a piece of cake."

"And you've done it before?" she teased.

Ry hesitated before surrendering, "Ok, yes. But just for fun, ok?"

Hope rolled her eyes. Her brother was easily the new Bill Gates. He was such an expert at technology. That was the reason why he had such an esteemed job at Tokyo Imagine. (A/N don't kill me if that's real!) One of the best and most successful companies in the world. Of course no one knew about his little favors that he did for his little sister. No one even knew that they were related.

"Come on that's shit," complained the younger, "there's no way that you did it just for fun."

Ry laughed. "Very good. Well, I thought your little charge would need this information eventually, so I got ahead of everyone. I just need to update it. You'll have it by the 'morrow. By the way, don't swear it's not ladylike."

"Bastard."

"Bitch."

"Skank."

"Whore."

"Son of a bitch."

"Slut."

"I thought you said it's not right to swear."

"For a lady and I am most definitely not one. I am proudly male."

"Well, I am not a lady either so there." Hope stuck her tongue out imagining that her was in front of her.

"Whatever. Just take care of yourself."

Hope noticed a figure in her bedroom doorway, silver hair framing his gorgeous face. She smiled sweetly at him and then returned to the phone.

"You know I always do. I'm not a child anymore."

"Who are you talking to who's more important than me?" asked her playmate who was suddenly behind her massaging her back.

Hope heard a clearly audible "You really are a slut," and laughter before she cut the conversation the second time that day by hanging up.

"Oh nobody, darling," she purred twisting herself so that she was now sitting on her knees on the couch facing him. His amber eyes hinted at disbelief. She gave in slightly, "Just an annoying friend."

She sighed at having to lie. 'Man have these few years really changed me that much?' she though worriedly. She looked into his glaze and melted. 'I really do like him though... maybe more.'

She mentally shook herself. No way would her profession allow a serious relationship. A big no no.

She giggled aloud realizing the time. He raised a brow. "Don't you have a meeting Sesshou?" (A/N revealed, can you believe who it is?!!!!!)

He looked shocked, like he couldn't believe he forgot. Then he quickly pecked her on the mouth refusing her opening mouth. He then proceeded to gather his clothes and dress.

'And that's why I care for him,' Hope admitted to herself.

Sesshoumaru's POV----------------------------------

He slowly opened his eyes, feeling the loss of warmth and something else. He looked down at the sheets and gave a start. 'Pink sheets?' he wondered. 'Why did the maid put pink sheets on my bed? Somebody's going to pay.'

Then he heard somebody swearing in the next room, calling someone many distasteful names. 'Ah yes,' he now remembered last night's activities with a smile. 'So I stayed all night.'

He got up slowly and searched the room for a robe. Successful in finding one not too girly (A/N and not pink. Man! Hope's got an obsession with pink. Well I guess since it IS the color of her hair.) he emerged from the bedroom and leaned against the doorway. His lover notices him, smiled, and then returned to her conversation. He couldn't have anyone ignoring him so he crept up behind her and massaged her now tense muscles.

"Who are you talking to who's more important then me?" he asked teasingly. He heard laughter and "You really are a slut" on the other end before Hope slammed down the phone.

She turned to face him. "Oh nobody, darling," she purred. He didn't believe her. "Just an annoying friend," she added noticing his look. Then she giggled. "Don't you have a meeting, Sesshou?" she asked.

His eyes widened. 'had a woman really made him forget about a meeting?' Granted, she was something special. But the people he worked with would start to wonder if he was late EVERYday. Some already had. His brother was completely clueless for which he was thankful for.

He gave her a quick kiss and silently growled as she opened her mouth in invitation. He regretfully refused and pulled away before gathering his clothes and fixing his appearance. He gave his angel (^-^) one last look with her in her oversized shirt and propped up elbows as he hurried out of the apartment and to the elevator.

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IMPORTANT- I'm making every one 2 years older because I think Hope needs to be a little older do to her...activities. So this is happening 12 years after Kasha's death.

Ok, that was a lot longer then I intended.

Anyways, do you think that I should put Shippou in it? Give me your opinion by reviewing.

Hey aren't I a sweet heart? I already have a couple so their might be some lemon soon ::evil grin::. Tell me your opinion (I think you know what to do if you want to). But problems might arise between the 2 lata on. Hint hint. Haha just wait and see.

Chow!

hazel