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From Our Past
Chapter 5 The Morning After
Sango woke up with a bit of a head ache. The room was dark but she was laying on a soft bed. She tried to put her hand on her hurting head but realized that it was being held. Her eyes shot open wide with fear as she realized she was on a bed and it wasn't her own. She turned her head to the side and saw a hand holding hers. Her mind started to go wild trying to remember what exactly had happened that night. Again fear gripped her as she became frantic about what she may have done with out the knowledge of it. She swallowed then used her left hand to feel her body. A sigh of relief escaped her when she found she was still clothed and not even under the covers. Again she turned her attention to the person holding her hand. She squinted in the dimness until she could make out the face. It was the young man she had met the night before.
Slowly she tried to pull her right hand out of his grasp but he only tightened his hold when she moved it and moaned a little. She froze in place not wanting to wake him up and face the embarrassment of the 'morning after' awkwardness. Unfortunately for her the urge of 'Mother Nature's call' was making it hard not to jump up and run for a bathroom. It was only a few minutes before she felt like she could move again but to her it felt like hours. This time she gently rolled over on her side to face him then she slowly used her left hand to lift his fingers from around her right hand. This seemed to work pretty good all she had left was to pick his hand up and that is when he raised up on his knees and elbows then grabbed her around the waist and pulled her to his chest. She froze as her mind went blank when he started to rub her stomach. Frantically she looked around the room for someone to help but knew there wasn't anyone there but them. She was about to scream when she heard him snore. A sigh of relief escaped her lunges realizing he was still asleep. But now what was she going to do. She had to get to the bathroom and find out what happened to Kagome.
Her salvation came when the phone rang and Miroku released his hold on her. He sat up on the edge of the bed to answer the call. When he had his back to her she quickly slid off her side and went into the bathroom to relieve herself and freshen up as best she could before having to face him. She stared at herself in the mirror still trying desperately to remember what had went on the night before. The last thing she remembered was dancing with him at that club. 'I never should have let Kagome talk me into this. I am a terrible date and even worse when I drink. I am so hopeless.' She berated herself but decided to wash her face and go out to face the music. Hiding in the bathroom was not an option. She would have to face him sooner or later and there was no time like the present.
Phone call
"Yeah?" Miroku asked sleepily with a yawn.
"She is here. You know what to do." A cool male voice said on the other end. Miroku immediately perked up. His eyes wide.
"I thought she wasn't due in till tomorrow?" He looked around the room quickly to see where the young lady he had been with was. Seeing the bathroom door closed he assumed she was in there. Relieved he concentrated on the person on the line.
"She must have had a change in plans. Be careful and don't let her see you." CLICK The line went dead. Miroku hung up the phone and went to Inuyasha's room to awaken him.
In another room of the suite
Inuyasha woke up to a warm cozy feeling. He was definitely in a good mood. Gently he pulled the small body next to him closer to his chest. Her scent filled his nose as he nuzzled the nap of her neck. Groaning she reached up with her hand and ran her fingers through his hair then rolled over to face him. Before she opened her eyes she felt warm lips brush against hers gently.
"Good morning sleepy head." His voice was soft but masculine. She smiled then returned his kiss. He groaned slightly and rolled over on top of her. She couldn't blame him for feeling aroused again due to the fact he turned her on just as much as she did him. They enjoyed each other's company for at least an hour before the inevitable knock came to their door. Inuyasha groaned reluctant to answer but the knock was persistent.
"Inu? Wake up man it is time to get to work. Why did you lock the door?" He heard the knob jiggle but was unyielding to the person outside the door.
"Crap." He whispered and laid his head on her shoulder. "I don't wanna leave." He whimpered. Kagome giggled lightly and hugged him gently.
"I know what you mean but I have to get to work too." He looked into her eyes and kissed her again.
"Inuyasha! We have to go come on answer me." The irritation was evident in Miroku's voice. Inuyasha groaned again but got out of the bed.
"OK OK!" He yelled back. He slipped his clothes on then turned back to his love interest with a smile watching her put her nylons back on. Her legs were so tantalizing he stared transfixed as she ran her hands up her calf to smooth the silky material down. As if she could sense his staring she turned and looked at him. Her eyes met his and melted him. His face started to blush from embarrassment when she smiled at him knowingly. "Sorry I.." He looked away rubbing the back of his neck and turned to look for his shoes.
"No problem. Umm...I kind of feel a little...you know..." She stuttered and looked for her shoes too.
"Awkward?" He smiled at her and she nodded smiling back. "Don't feel awkward. I know how you feel and it is the old 'morning after' thing. I don't believe in it. I guess it is because I usually don't do this the first time I meet someone." He looked into her eyes and then began to feel a little awkward himself trying to figure out what he should do next about 'them'. Sighing he walked around the bed and held out her shoe that he found on his side of the bed. She took it then put it on. "I really want to spend more time with you if that is...umm. I guess what I am saying is I don't want this to end. I feel like something clicked between us last night and..." He stopped talking when she looked up at him. Suddenly he thought perhaps he had thought the wrong thing and this girl didn't feel the same.
"You really feel like that?" Her eyes looked hopefully at him.
"Well yeah I do. Was it just me? I mean if you don't feel the same I understand. It isn't easy to get to know people these days with all our busy lives. I guess... sorry I am rambling." He started to stand up with a deflated look but she took his hand and pulled him down to set next to her. She smiled and ran her fingers across his cheek then kissed him gently.
"I was thinking the same but thought I was being silly like a school girl." She smiled shyly. "I would love to get to know you better too. It seems kind of senseless now to mention it but I normally don't just jump into bed with all the handsome men I meet. I was hoping it wasn't just lust." She giggled softly feeling a bit flustered.
"Oh hell no! I am not saying I wasn't attracted. I wouldn't be a man if I wasn't. There is something about you that has totally and completely caught my interest. It isn't just sex or the hopes of it. I really do want to get to know you." He was trying to make her believe he was interested and wasn't just wanting her for sex. To him his words sounded too weak and it didn't even convince him. She smiled at him and finished putting on her shoe. "Ok here is a thought. How about we don't have sex again until we get to know everything we want to about each other?" She raised her eyebrow at him a playful smirk on her face. "Ok so that didn't come out like I meant it to but you know what I mean." He was getting frustrated now at his lack of words to explain his feelings.
"Yeah I understand. I think you are right we should slow down some but that is going to be hard." She got on her knees and ran her hand along his neck then crawled into his lap with a knee on either side of him. She kissed him seductively and hugged him closer. He returned her kiss with all the passion he felt. Then made himself pull away. He looked deep into her eyes smiling.
"You are a tease." He grinned.
"Always." She smiled playfully. "How about we just play it by ear and let it happen naturally instead of trying to control it?" She suggested then let him get up. He smiled and took her hand to help her up. They walked out to living room together to find Miroku making coffee and Sango setting on a stool at the bar in the kitchenette. They looked at the happy couple with eyebrows raised and grins on their faces.
"Shut up Miroku!" Inuyasha snapped before the man could even open his mouth.
"Me? What did I do?" Miroku pouted but still grinned.
"You know very well. Just keep it to yourself. We don't want to hear it. Did you get the call yet?" He took the coffee that was offered and scowled at his friend. Miroku gave Kagome a cup and smiled. Sango was still staring at Kagome strangely.
"What?" Kagome looked at her questioningly. Sango just gave her that 'you know what' look. Kagome just grinned and sipped her coffee.
"Yeah we got the call. We gotta get going." Miroku said and refilled Sango's cup. "But before we have to part company with you lovely ladies I would like to get Sango's phone number if she is willing to give it to me." He smiled at her sweetly causing her to blush.
"I..uhm...I'm not sure..." Sango stammered over her words.
"Just call my cell. I can give a message to Sango since she is my assistant." Kagome offered for her. Sango shot her a hot look. Kagome gave her an innocent look but grinned sweetly.
"Oh that would be great. Is it safe to assume that Inuyasha has that already?" Miroku had a look of total bliss on his face.
"Not yet but I was getting around to it." Inuyasha answered quickly before Kagome could answer him. "About that number," he paused looking at his watch, "we have to get going." He stood next to Kagome waiting for her to reply. With a sigh she went to her purse and got a piece of paper and pen. She quickly wrote it down and held it up for him to take. Each time he reached for it she would pull it back a little until he was right in front of her. He smiled down at her then leaned down to kiss her gently.
"You are a tease." He kissed her again and got groans from the other two.
"You guys are almost sickening." Sango said with distaste.
"You are a prude." Kagome glared at her. Sango looked away quickly.
"A prude? I beg to differ." Miroku piped up suddenly. "Last night she was quite the seductress." Sango looked at him with wide eyes and her mouth open.
"What did I do?" She had a bit of fear in her eyes.
"Well I am a gentleman and won't go into great detail but I will say that if you had not been as.....um....'intoxicated' is a good word, then I would have definitely taken you up on your offer. I must say that no one has made me feel like you did last night." He smiled at her dreamily making her blush more and left her wondering just what she had done. Inuyasha glared at Miroku with disbelief.
"You didn't take her up on her offer? What did she offer?" Inuyasha just had to know. Sango shot Miroku one of those 'If you say a word you are dead.' looks.
"I will not say a word. It is none of your business. I have not questioned what you and the lovely Kagome were doing in your room this morning did I? I could just as easily jump to conclusions and...." He stopped knowing that Inuyasha had gotten the point by the way he was looking at him. "Point taken I see. Well enough of this, we really have to get to work. Do you ladies need to be dropped off somewhere. Perhaps your home?" Miroku smiled widely.
"No we have a car waiting." Kagome smiled back wryly as she clicked her cell phone closed. Even though the conversation was amusing she took the opportunity to call Charlie to bring the limo to pick them up.
"Oh I see." Miroku seemed deflated but with a smile he held his hand toward the door, "shall we go then?" The men followed behind the ladies out the door and too the elevator. On the way down Inuyasha stood behind Kagome with his arms around her waist whispering in her ear softly.
"So am I going to get to see you again or is this just one of those once in a life time dreams come true?" He kissed her ear and inhaled her calming scent.
"Oh you can call me. I already slipped my cell phone number in your jacket. So I would have to say that it will be up to you to get ahold of me if you want to see me again. "She kissed him on the cheek making him smile.
Miroku and Sango tried not to watch but found it hard not to. Then Miroku leaned over to Sango who stiffened the minute she felt his breath on her neck. He simply inhaled her perfume then smiled and took her hand gently.
"Dear Sango, would you give me the honor of meeting me for lunch either today or tomorrow? It would give me great pleasure to spend more time with you beyond the glamour of the night life." His smile was disarming to her. She smiled weakly at him then nodded. "Wonderful which day?" Sango didn't know what to tell him. She hadn't even planned out her day yet. Then Inuyasha saved her from the embarrassment.
"How about we all meet for lunch today then work on some other plans for later this week?" He hugged Kagome again when she agreed with him. "Great then I will call you around ten or so this morning after we all find out what our day will be like and take it from there. Sound good?" He looked at everyone and was very pleased when they all agreed. The door to the elevator opened into the lobby. Some of the patrons turned to look but they didn't bother themselves to stare. Kagome and Inuyasha held hands as they walked out front to find Charlie already waiting there for them. "Damn he is prompt." Inuyasha commented.
"He probably stayed in the car all night in the parking lot." Sango replied nonchalantly. The other three looked at her questioningly. "It is just the way he is. Very loyal is all." She looked away slightly embarrassed. They all chuckled but walked to the car so the girls could leave. After a long good bye with Inuyasha and Kagome hanging all over each other they separated. It was now time to get back to work on the original plan. Kagome flipped her cell phone open to make a call. Sango only half listened to what she said. In her mind she mulled over what could have happened last night between her and Miroku.
"Yes what time did Shippo leave? Ok we will be there to get him thanks." She hung it up and made another call. While it was ringing she told Charlie to take them to the airport to pick someone up. He nodded that he heard and took the next exit to the freeway. She waited patiently for the phone to pick up. Then with a smile she finally heard the other person on the line. "Good morning. Yes we are on the way to pick a friend up from the air port then we will stop by the mansion to change clothes. Well yes we have been out all night but I won't go into detail. I think all you need to know for sure is that contact has been made. We will have more this after noon before the end of the work day. Yes sir see you in about three hours." Kagome turned and looked at Sango very satisfied. "I love when a plan comes together." She grinned at Sango who raised and eyebrow at her. "What?" Kagome had a mischievous grin plastered on her pretty little face.
"Just what did happen between you two last night?" Sango was pretty sure she already knew the answer but didn't want to jump to conclusions.
"Oh come on Sango. Surely you are not that nieve." Kagome scoffed at her.
"No I just don't see how you could go to bed with him when you just met him." Sango said indignantly.
"For heavens sake get out of the past and join the twentieth century. It is ok to be purmisquis these days and there is nothing wrong with it. There is something about him that makes it feel so right to be with him. Besides I think you would have had a great time with Miroku if you weren't so drunk. You are lucky he is a gentleman and didn't take advantage of you anyway. Then you would have missed it all." Kagome replied as matter of factly. Sango looked at her in shock. "Oh come on I saw the sparks fly between you two this morning. You like him more then you let on." Kagome goaded her mercilessly.
"Maybe I do but we can't afford to get involved with our targets. It can be dangerous." Sango hissed.
"Kami save me. You are such a prude. He is probably only a patsy in this our real target is Iyoutai. We will use them to get close to him and find out what we can." Kagome crossed her arms over her chest and stared out the window.
"Maybe so but Miroku is just a playboy. Have you really listened to what he says. It is embarrassing most the time." Sango sighed and looked out the other window. Kagome glanced at her from the corner of her eye and watched her for a few minutes.
"It could be a front." She suggested.
"What?" Sango didn't even look at her.
"The way he acts could be a front. Inside maybe he is just as afraid as you are. Anything is possible. As far as Inuyasha and myself, well it was total animal magnetism. I guess that is the best way to describe it. I have never felt anything so wonderful in my life as when he holds me in his arms. The power that radiates from his aura is strong. I am still not sure if he is a demon or not. It is hard to tell." She turned back to her window and watched the airport sign as they passed it while turning.
"You really like him? I guess I have just never felt that so it is hard to understand." Sango tried to be more apologetic. "Looks like we are here." She said as they pulled up into the limo parking area. The two women got out of the car and walked toward the terminal entrance while Charlie waited for them. They had just made it as the plane was letting people out of the door. It didn't take long for Kagome to spot the object of her search. Sango looked at all the people but soon saw a young man just out of his teens carrying a laptop in one hand and a duffel bag in the other coming toward them smiling. He set them both down just as he got to Kagome and hugged her. His reddish brown hair was pulled into a long pony tail that ran down his back revealing his slightly pointed ears. He grinned at Kagome with a fang that hung out one side and his deep green eyes only enhanced the darker slight of his iris making it a confirmation to her he was infact a demon. Kitsune if she wasn't mistaken.
"Kag I have missed you so much. How have you been?" He hugged her again tightly. "And I must say WOW! that dress is awesome. If you weren't my surrogate mom I would have to ask you out." His grin even became larger when Kagome blushed and giggled at him like a school girl. He turned his attention to Sango and held out his clawed hand. "Hi I'm Shippo." She took it and shook it finding that he was not rough at all but very gently. His hand was smooth but he had a firm grip.
"Sango, I am Kagome's assistant on this case. It is nice to have you aboard." She smiled sweetly then noticed the way he was looking at her. His mischievous grin widened as he looked her up and down.
"If I may be so bold as to say that you are one nice looking...." Kagome bopped him on the back of the head.
"Down boy. You are too young to be acting like that. Just keep it in your pants until we get our job done." Shippo frowned and rubbed the back of his head.
"Sorry Sango." He smiled at her then picked up his bags again. Kagome lead the way with Sango walking next to her. She glanced back to see Shippo watching Sango's walk intently. She stopped and made one of those throat clearing sounds. He looked up at her and blushed. "Heh.... what can I say? I am only a male in the prime of his life. I can't help it." He smiled weakly then Kagome grabbed his arm making him walk beside them. His face was down cast but brightened as soon as he saw the limo. "Whoa this is cool." He grinned at Charlie who was holding the door for them.
"Did you have any more luggage?" Kagome asked before getting in.
"No all other things I will need have been arranged for by the company. It should arrive later today.
"There is allot of equipment at the estate already. Are you sure you need more?" Sango asked as they pulled away from the curb.
"I inquired what all you had there and for what Kagome wants I will need some very specialized equipment that I designed myself." Shippo smirked at Sango's surprised look. Then something caught his eye out the window. "WOW! That is so cool I am gonna have a blast here." He was acting like a little kid. Sango raised her eye brow at him quizzically.
"Just how old are you?" She asked skeptically.
"I'm 18 why you interested?" He grinned at her devilishly and leaned closer. Kagome shook her head as she pulled him away from the red faced Sango.
"Down boy. Work first pleasure later. Besides I already told you that you were too young for Sango so behave or I will put a leash on you." She scolded him but it didn't seem to deflate him much his grin just turned mischievous and he looked at Sango with sultry eyes ignoring Kagome.
"Don't suppose you would like to take on the task of training me?" He ran his tongue along his bottom lip seductively. Sango's mouth dropped open as her face took on another new shade of red. Without warning he lunged at her grabbing her shoulders. She almost jumped out of the sunroof. Shippo fell back in his seat giggling like a school girl. "Damn she is fun I'm gonna remember that. We will have....." Another pop on the back of his head brought him out of his plans for mischief. He yelped as a sharp yank on his pony tail told him that Kagome was less then pleased.
"Shippo I said behave and this is not it. Damn what do I have to do? If you continue with your antics then I won't be able to leave you at the office. Those sex deprived perverted geeks in the computer pool are corrupting you." She fumed holding his face a mere three inches from her's as she scolded him. He could feel her miko power flaring as she reprimanded him. This was not good. So he did the one thing he always did and put on the puppy dog eyes and pouty face like he was about to cry. It would break Kagome's heart when he did that. Defeated she hung her head and she calmed down. After letting him go she looked at him with a bit of contempt but he grinned and nuzzled her affectionately with a loving hug. Sango watched this exchange dryly.
"Well I guess it is safe to say he knows what he is doing." She hissed out sarcastically. Kagome blushed but smiled at him gently.
"Sorry Sango." She apologized dryly knowing that Sango was right and Shippo had her wrapped around his finger. He just grinned and nuzzled her more while breathing in her sweet scent. Suddenly he froze then leaned back and looked at her with a frown.
"Where have you been to get the smell of a demon on you?" He held her shoulders and stared deep into her eyes searching them. She looked at him surprised unsure of what to tell him. Looking for help she glanced at Sango but she turned her head as if to say 'you are on your own'. "Well tell me or do I have to investigate more to find out?" His eyes bore into her hotly. Slowly he lowered his eyes and started to sniff her face then down her neck until he reached her shoulder. About the time he was just above her chest she shoved him away exasperated. She hung her head in defeat then looked at him blushing.
"Ok I will tell you so stop sniffing. Really I wasn't sure myself but now since you picked up on it I am fairly confident it was my date last night." She said dryly. This caught Sango's attention and she sat up straight to listen more closely. Shippo crossed his arms over his chest and glared at Kagome.
"You know better then to get involved with a demon. You are damn lucky he didn't mark you as his mate. Most demons mate for life and in some cases if one mate dies the other will too just because of the mating bond. I am so disappointed in you." He reprimanded her verbally for almost ten more minutes. Kagome sat there sheepishly and took it all in stride not making eye contact with him. Sango found it all very interesting how this young man humbled the confident outspoken woman so quickly. They all sat in silence for a few more minutes until the scowl finally faded from Shippo's face. "So you gonna tell me who this smuck is?" He asked more calmly without looking at her. Kagome sighed in defeat and looked down at her folded hands in her lap.
"It is Inuyasha Taikamoru. He works for the Iyoutai Corporation and that is the company that we are investigating." She confessed know what he would think.
"Oh I see. The old lets make 'contact' ploy you use every time there is a hunky man involved." Shippo held up both hands with two fingers on each and curled them a couple of times to accent the 'contact' word. Sango snorted and started to snicker.
"I'd say she made 'contact' with him." She used the same hand motions as Shippo as she giggled. Shippo raised his eye brow and leaned back examining Kagome with glaring eyes.
"Really?" His glare intensified as a low growl could be heard from deep in his chest.
"No, no, no! This is not happening. You are not my keeper and my love life is none of your business. End of discussion." Kagome spit out hotly.
"I see. But on the other hand it is all right for you to stick your nose into mine." Shippo would not back down.
"That is different." Kagome said weekly.
"How? I am of legal age and make my own money. How is it different?" He refused to let it drop.
"I am still your guardian and as long as you are living under my roof you will listen to what I have to say." She hissed out quickly. 'I sound like an old mother hen.' she thought to herself feeling a bit guilty.
"I can fix that as soon as I get back by getting my own apartment." Shippo spit back at her. His temper was raising again. Sango sat back and listened to them verbally beat each other up about their assorted sex lives. Even when they were walking into the guest house after the limo dropped them off they were still at it. She just shook her head and went into the bathroom to take a long hot bath.