DISCLAIMER: Inu doesnt belong to me alright? jeez
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Chapter 2
It's a bright and cheerful morning. Birds are chirping, cats are meowing; and here I am, sitting on my bed trying to get rid of the tear stains on my pillow from last night's sniveling.
I picked up my phone and dialed my mother's number.
"Hey Mom? I think I'm going to be living at home for a few days. No… no, everything is fine…. Okay, okay. Thank you. Bye." I let out the breath I was holding. Well, I just bought myself a few days of break away from this hole I am in now.
I walked up the shrine steps and saw a lumpy white fur ball with black patches running toward me.
"Hello Buyou! How have you been?" I smiled as the cat snuggled against my leg. Kneeling down, I picked the cat up and scratched his ears, silently enjoying the familiar warm fur against my cheeks. When I finally reached the front door, I was greeted with warm smiles by my family. They all looked the same. Except for the fact that my brother probably had grown more than two inches since the last time I saw him. And grandpa seemed to appear more fragile than my last visit. And mom seemed to have added more white hair to her once ebony locks. It never seemed to fail to make me sad when I see the people I love aging away.
I remember a year ago my brother would practically jump on me every time I visit, but now he seemed to be growing shyer every time I visit. I guess the once little brother is not little and immature anymore.
"Hey Souta!"
"Hey Kag." He said in a low voice and looked up at me.
I frowned. Opening my arms I indicated that I need a hug from him. He glanced at me curiously then slowly walked over. "Come here you!" I laughed and hugged him tight. "I really missed you!" He laughed and nodded against my chest.
"I missed you too. I get bored all the time without you since no longer is there anyone I can play my video game with. I mean, no offense or anything," he looked over at Grandpa, "Gramps really sucks at video games." That sure earned him a hard glare from Grandpa. I laughed at the familiar family scene. How I missed the smell of the house, and all the warm and amiable faces during the last few weeks.
"So Kagome, what do you plan to do this summer?" I looked up from my dinner and saw Grandpa looking at me expectantly.
"I'm still writing my novel aren't I?" I raised an eye brow.
"Yeah, but I think you should do something worth awhile. Writing novels won't earn you enough money for you to sustain a decent life." Mama said seriously.
"Well, I haven't really decided to do anything yet. I guess I can go visit Rin tomorrow and see if she has any position for me in her company. I mean, her husband owns a whole commercial company and my major just happens to be commercial making."
Everyone nodded with approval.
So that was how I ended up here at the foot of Rin's businesses company. She told me to wait for her next to the door when I called her yesterday. I turned around and saw a tall slender woman trotting toward my direction. It took me a few minutes to register that it was Rin I was looking at. I almost didn't recognize her, with her in a black suit and heels and all.
"Hey Rin!" I hugged her when she stopped in front of me. "How's it going?"
She laughed when she saw me. I frowned at her greeting. "You haven't changed a bit Kagome! On your first job interview you're still wearing a pair of jean and a T-shirt! I bet if you're having an interview with someone you don't know, they would fire you before you can even say thank you" She teased.
I looked down at my appearance, baffled. I thought I appeared fine this morning. This is my best jeans and best T-shirt, I mean how dressed up do you have to be?
"Come on, I have just the right position for you!" she smiled and walked into the building. I followed obediently, afraid that if I lose the sight of her, I'd get lost in this maze-like grand building.
"You see, since you're a newbie here, you'll probably get around eighty thousand yen a month, is that ok?" Rin turned to face me after we went into the elevator. Casually she pressed a button on the wall. I almost fell when she stated the amount of money.
"Eighty THOUSAND yen a month?" I screeched in pure shock.
Rin looked perplexed. "Is that too little? I mean if you…"
"NO!" I screamed desperately.
Rin stared at me, wide eyed. She looked scared for some reason. I guess my sudden outburst had startled her. Heck, I myself was surprised. Realizing my rude eruption, I quickly added in a quieter voice, "No, no! Eighty thousand is plenty! Here I thought you're going to give me two thousand a month. Haha…" I laughed uneasily, but in the meantime I was barely able to contain my excitement. With this much money, maybe I can even afford a trip to Hawaii this winter break.
We went onto the seventeenth floor and stopped in front of a glass door. Rin pushed the door open and beckoned me to follow her into the room. She walked to a sofa and sat down. Next to her, a young man about my age was sipping his coffee. I stole a peek at him and immediately regretted doing so. My heart began to beat faster and faster. I thought that if it beat any faster it would jump right out of me for sure. Long and gorgeous white hair flowed easily down his back like waterfall. Instantly a surge of jealousy overwhelmed me. How come I don't have that kind of hair? Soon the peek developed into an open stare. I took in his perfect form: well toned muscular chest, handsome face and with the cutest dog ears purged on the top of his head. Suddenly I had the feeling of going up to rub those ears. My eyes were roaming through his profile on their own accord. As my vision landed on his eyes, I realized his eyes were shaded bright amber. His eyelashes were long and thick, even longer than mine. Suddenly, unable to contain myself, I blurted out, "What kind of mascara do you use?"
I sucked in a sharp breath; hands flew to cover my mouth; Hating myself for the rude comment I accidentally slipped out. I mean, what kind of greeting is this? 'What kind of mascara do you use?' Argh, I'm such an idiot! Even the question 'what kind of shampoo do you use' is better than this one! Lifting my head slightly, I tried to take a peek at the young man. The amber eyes are now narrowed, glaring at me coldly.
"If you have completed your scrutinizing princess, could we please sit down and get onto business already? You're wasting my time!" He snapped at me callously, completely ignored the rude remark I just made.
Well, handsome and perfect body alright, but with the most appalling attitude I've ever seen. I walked up and sat next to Rin feeling my face burning with embarrassment.
"I guess I haven't introduced you yet…" Rin tried to make an introduction but was cut off by the guy. How rude!
"I know who she is Rin. Kikyo, what are you doing here? Get lost!" He glared at me frostily with bitterness.
I felt like someone just stabbed on my back unexpectedly. I could feel my crimsoned face beginning to turn from embarrassment into rage. "I'm NOT Kikyo you idiot!" Why would he think I'm Kikyo? I look nothing like that ass hole!
"Oh please! Stop acting. You think you're…"
"My name is Kagome! KA-GO-ME! Get that through your thick skull!" I was controlling my rage. One more step he could have crossed my anger sustained range.
"Feh, like I care! Whatever." I shot him daggers.
"Rin, is this the girl that's going to take the job as my assistant?" He said nonchalantly as if our previous conversation didn't even exist. I wanted to murder him so bad.
Rin looked stunned. "Ye… yeah. Let me reintroduce you guys. Kagome, this is Inuyasha." She pointed to Inuyasha to confirm her indication.
"Inuyasha." I repeated softly.
"What was that wrench?" He looked at me with a raised eye brow.
"Inuyasha; doesn't the first part mean dog?" I lightly raised my voice to imply my point.
"Yeah, what of it. You got any problems with dogs?"
"So… seeming that you have dog ears, does that mean you're a dog demon?" I have to admit. He had recaptured my interest. It's not everyday a girl get to work with a dog demon. No less, a gorgeous dog demon!
"Half! Half dog demon! I'm a hanyou." Inuyasha remarked bitterly.
What's his problem? Does he hate dogs or something?
"Well, let's get down to business guys. I have a meeting in about 20 minutes." Rin looked down at her watch tentatively. "Kagome, Inuyasha is going to be your boss and your job is to assist him when he needs your help."
Inuyasha smirked at the remark. What a jerk. If he thought he's above me and can boss me around, he really needs to think again. I, Kagome Higurashi stand alone! No one can tell me what to do!
"What? Think you're too good to work for me wrench?" His smirks were really irritating me.
"Yes actually!" I challenged. Completelyforgetting that he has the power of firing me any second he wishes.
"So Barbie got an attitude!" He crossed his arms and scoffed.
"Why you… you…. Dog! Down right low dog!" How dare he call me a Barbie! Barbie has blond hair for heaven's sake. And my hair is black. I bet this guy was a deprived child when he was little.
"Dog? Actually I love dogs!" he proclaimed. I could feel steam coming out of my ears.
"Aaanyways!" Inuyasha said before I could make my comeback. "Your salary is probably going to be around eighty thousand yen a month…" Suddenly Rin cut him off.
"Eighty thousand yen a month? You've got to be kidding me! You can barely even afford a good kimono with that little cash. How about I say a hundred thousand yen a month?" Rin looks down to inspect her nail, casually polishing off the invisible dust. I kicked her in the shin, and scowled, "What are you doing? Eighty thousand is plenty!" She nudged me and told me to shut up and watch.
Inuyasha was silent. Not making any comments. That's rich from the rude comments he had been throwing my way just a minute ago. I guess he didn't dare going against Rin since she is the wife of the company owner and all.
"Well, take your time and think about it dog boy! We'll be going for now." Rin wiggled her finger and turned around.
"Wait!" He suddenly blurted out. At that instance, from Rin's malevolent grin, I knew that Rin had gotten her way again.
"Well, since you introduced her, I guess I can give her a chance. But if she doesn't do what she is supposed to do, then I'll have to choice but to fire her."
"Perfect!"
So this is my first day to work. A HUNDRED THOUSAND yen a month! I cannot believe my luck! Rin really got her moves. I owe her big this time. This morning had been great. So far I haven't met the dreadful someone yet. Hopefully that dog boy I met yesterday isn't here. Better yet, if he gets into a car crash and dies. I grinned with pleasure as I imagine the beautiful scenery without the rude hanyou in it. But in just a few seconds the dream was shattered by no other than the hanyou himself.
"Hey wrench!" He said cheerfully as he walked (more like bounced) toward me. My face instantly fell with gloom. A groan emitted from my throat uncontrollably. At least someone is having a good day.
"Stop calling me wrench!" I glared at him hoping to burn a hole through his skull with my intense hatred. "I do have a name you know!"
"O yah? You mean …Bitch?" He raised an eye brow with interst.
"NO!" Argh, he is so frustrating. What did I ever do to deserve this? "The name is Kagome. KA-GO-ME! I thought I already told you less than 24 hours ago. What? Did Ken bang his head on the shelf this morning and caught amnesia?" I smirked as I sense his temper raising.
"Oh there you go, pairing us up again!" He through back a smirk right back at me.
"WHAT? Who said anything about pairing? You jerk!"
"Remember yesterday I call you Barbie? And here you are, calling me Ken. If you really want a date with me you can just ask me straight out. You didn't have to scrambling through your pea brain trying to use different ways to imply it! CAreful not to hurt yourself princess." He sneered with pure evilness.
"Argh! YOU are IMPOSSIBLE! I'm out!" I turned on my heel instantly; completely forgetting the coffee I was about to get.
"Suit yourself princess!" He shrugged and brought his mug toward the coffee maker.
My first day had been ok. I didn't allow Inuyasha to boss me a round as much as he had wanted. I felt my inside is full of turmoil. Here is this rude boss whom gets on my nerve every minute; but at the same time his hot and gorgeousness makes me swoon every time we talk – although most of the time you couldn't even call it a conversation, more like arguments. But no less, I can still feel the butterflies in the abdomen every time I even think about him. Why does he have to be so damn hot? Hopefully tomorrow I'll sort out my feelings.