Dancing Dragons

-Chapter 4-

I eagerly looked into Miroku's face.

"Well I don't really know… I-"

"Don't you want to know?"

"Well I-"

"Sango? Wouldn't you like to know?"

"Kagome I don't-"

"Of course you do!"

I quickly took them by the hands and dragged them through the front door. Miroku led us there after seeing that I wouldn't budge and would otherwise go on my own. We rounded most of the house until we reached a small path leading to a brick building.

"That place is huge," I whispered.

They both silently agreed as we walked up to the door. Miroku turned the knob and…

"It's locked."

"Are you goddamn serious?!" I screamed.

"Calm down Kagome. We're obviously not meant to go… What're you doing?"

While Miroku had been off ranting I'd taken matters into my own hands.

"What's it look like? I'm picking the lock and," I grinned when the door opened, "it worked."

Sango stared at me, surprised.

"I didn't get out of my room to eat from time to time with magic."

Sango giggled and followed me inside. Miroku found the light switch and closed the door. We looked around.

"A club?" questioned Sango softly to no one in particular.

I smiled.

"There are speakers, microphones, black lights, and smoke machines back here!" said Miroku from the storage room.

"Anything else?" I asked loud enough for him to hear.

"Brooms, vacuums, and mops…," he said, dragging said items out.

"I found the buckets," reported Sango from behind me.

"Guys… How's about we fix this place up?"

Sango and Miroku hesitated before uttering a 'what the hell' and nodding. I hugged them both fiercely.

"I love you guys."

InuYasha's POV

I called in my secretary, not able to concentrate for once in my entire adult life.

"Yes, sir?" she asked softly.

"I need you to put me on the line with my lawyer. His name's uh…"

"Toutousai, sir."

"Yes. Toutousai."

"Right away, sir."

It surprised me how, after five years with the same secretary, I still didn't know her name. I sighed before picking up the phone.

"InuYasha you imbecile! What trouble are you in now?"

I covered my eyes and sighed.

"Hello to you too Uncle Toutousai."

"You didn't answer my question boy!"

"They found me screwing underage girls," I said seriously.

"WHAT THE BLOODY HELL?! YOU TRYING TO BE THE NEXT M.J.?!"

I laughed at his outrage because it was just too funny.

"Toutousai. I was just kidding. You take things way too seriously."

"…Fuck you too."

I laughed as my uncle muttered the usual curses.

"So what are you calling me for?"

"Well, there's this girl-"

"Don't you come to me with your love life problems!"

"Let me finish," I growled.

"Alright then, go on."

"There's this girl I have that is sole proof of that case you've been working on."

"How'd you know about the Lishohitz case?"

"That's not the point. I've got your witness," I said avoiding his question.

"Good timing too," said Toutousai, "tomorrow's the final hearing and I had nothing."

I chuckled as I quickly jotted down the address of the court.

"What time's it going to be? I do have a job."

"Bullshit. Sesshomaru can run that building with or without you. You bring that witness at 6:30 A.M."

"6:30?! A.M.?!"

"That's what I said."

"I will NOT."

My uncle sighed from his side of the line.

"Don't be hard headed InuYasha! She could very well be in danger," he said angrily, "and I'm thinking your developing feelings for her."

"Keh," I muttered half-heartedly.

"So it is a female and you do like her. How long have you known her boy?"

"Two days," I dumbly answered.

"Boy-"

"Don't say a thing you old hypocrite!" I yelled angrily. "You got married to Aunt Lila after a week of knowing each other."

We both fell silent.

"Go home InuYasha," said Toutousai, "you obviously can't work right with her on your mind."

I muttered my agreement to that.

"You bring her by tomorrow. I'll call you to make sure. Ja."

He hung up, as did I. I picked up my suitcase and left quickly. I knew a certain girl in my house that would be waiting for

InuYasha's POV

The ride home was a bit slower than usual. Instead of the usual thirty minutes, I got home in an hour. When I stepped out of the car I couldn't believe how unbelievably hot it was. I grabbed my briefcase and ran into my house. Once inside I shrugged off my coat and almost tripped over…

"KAGOME?!"

Doors opened and a crowd gathered faster than I could blink. I dropped my coat and briefcase and kneeled next to Kagome's non-responding form. People tried to come closer, but stopped when I almost bit their heads off with a glare.

"Kagome," I whispered softly, patting her cheek all the while.

I picked her up easily and made my way up the stairs, everybody following. I stopped in front of my bedroom door. Kaede walked up to me and opened the door for me.

"Shouldn't you take her to her room?" asked Aya from the crowd.

For as long as I remembered Aya had always wanted to be my girlfriend.

"Yes," I said, turning to meet her gaze, "that's where I'm taking her right now."

I stepped inside, but stopped again.

"Oh and Aya," I said, "you're my number one suspect."

I walked in, Kaede following closely behind. The door closed with a soft click and I let the air out of my lungs.

"Must you be so harsh with the girl?" asked Kaede.

I set Kagome down on my bed softly, tenderly, before answering her question.

"Five years and she still doesn't understand the simple concept that I'm not interested in her Nana."

Kaede stared at me softly.

"You care for this girl so much already," she, said catching me off guard.

"H-How'd you know?" I asked, knowing I couldn't lie to Kaede.

"It's in your eyes," she said wisely as she took Kagome's sandals off.

"I just… I don't know how, but she's gotten under my skin so easily and I can't not think of her. She's so beautiful and strong. Half of the people I know wouldn't be cheerful. Heck, I don't know how she does it!"

"I dare say you're in love baby," she said tenderly. "First love," said chuckling.

"And the last. I only want her Nana."

Kagome groaned, ending our conversation. Her eyes fluttered open and landed on me. She smiled weakly. I walked towards her but stopped when she croaked repeatedly, "No, don't!"

"Are you okay?" I asked, a bit hurt that she wouldn't let me near her.

Kaede silently excused herself and left.

"Yeah… Just really dirty. I was sweating so much outside," she said.

I laughed. Something I was doing a lot lately. I ran to her side and picked her up.

"InuYasha!" she screamed. "I'm dirty!!!"

I twirled her around, smiling.

"You scared the crap out of me!" I laughed.

I set her down, but held her so she wouldn't fall.

"What happened?"

"You collapsed," I said. "Did you eat? Were you outside long?"

"I ate this morning and I was outside for about an hour exploring," she said.

I sat down on my bed with her at my side.

"Kagome… My uncle Toutousai has been on a case against those people that were beating you and-"

"Maya and Kar?"

"Yes. Tomorrow's his last chance to put them in jail-."

"And you want me to go and testify on his behalf?"

"Please? Before they do worse to others."

"I'll go. Now, where's my room? I'm dying for a bath!"

"You're looking at it," I said softly.

"Nani?!"

I cringed at the volume of her voice and sighed.

"If you go through the door there," I said pointing behind me, "you'll find a bedroom. There," I said pointing forward, "is the bathroom and shower, but I'm pretty sure there's one in your room."

"Why don't I have on near Sango or something?"

I sighed and came up with the best lie ever.

"Aya's got it in for you and this way you can at least sleep in peace."

She frowned but didn't argue. She shrugged and looked at the door. I looked at it too and was surprised when somebody knocked.

"Who?" I asked loudly.

"Sango. Is Kagome in there?"

"Come in," said Kagome.

The door opened and closed quickly. She smiled at Kagome and handed her about five shopping bags.

"I'll tell you, InuYasha," she said, a bit out of breath, "that Aya's on a rampage. She's out there calling Kagome a-"

"That whore!" screamed Aya outside of the room.

Before I could respond, Kagome had dropped the bags and was out the door.

"Say it to my face bitch!" screamed Kagome.

I got out in time to see Kagome grab Aya by the roots of her hair.

"Savage! Savage!" screamed Aya in pain. "Help me InuYasha!"

I sighed and pried an enraged Kagome off her.

"Don't waste your time," I said leading her back into the room.
Up until dinner everything had gone a little rocky; tense would be a better word. First Kagome's collapse, then her fight with Aya. Now, dinner was extremely quiet. Kagome stayed in her room watching a dancing contest rather than to come downstairs.

"So… Nice dinner, right?"

Nobody said a thing. In fact, they didn't even acknowledge that I was talking to them. The maids came in and put down slices of chocolate cake in front of everybody, except Hojo who was allergic to chocolate. I muttered a few colorful words, picked up two slices of cake, napkins, forks, and left them to their uncomfortable dinner aura. I went into my room and knocked on Kagome's door. She opened the door quickly. Her hair was up in a messy ponytail and she had white pajamas with small green frogs on the bottoms and the words 'If you feel froggy you must leap' written on the top. She smiled brightly when I gave her a plate.

"Thanks," she said, "come in here!"

I walked in after her, eating my cake silently. Kaede had some mean skills in the kitchen… Put all the other cooks to shame.

Kagome sat down on her bed cross-legged and I did the same. She endlessly flicked through channels, settling on MTV. She turned around and smiled at me. The silence in the room was comfortable, trusting. I could get used to living it every night. What was I thinking? Japan's most eligible bachelor wanting to settle down???

"What are you thinking about?" she asked me silently.

"You," I said truthfully.

"Is it about the game I was playing? I'm really sorry if I wasn't supposed to!"

I laughed remembering the whole ordeal.

"No, but now that you've brought the subject up, it wasn't a game. It wasn't and isn't a game."

Kagome's face turned a deadly white as she turned to face me completely.

"W-What? B-But if it wasn't a game then I was-"

"Speaking to an actual business man in need of supplies from my company."

"I'm so sorry! I-I didn't know! How could I have been so incredibly stupid?! " she said, obviously angry with herself.

I grimaced as she gripped the sheets on her bed, her knuckles turning white. What were you supposed to do when your girl was threatening to rip the sheets on her bed apart because she thought she was stupid? I tentatively reached out to touch her shoulders.

"I-It's okay."

She flinched when my hand made contact with her soft skin. It must've been all those years of torture on her body that made her react so.

"Just let me finish, okay?"

She nodded, letting go of the sheets slowly. I sighed and tilted my head to get a better view of her face.

"When I got to work today I had one thought on my mind."

I paused, not certain whether I should tell her that bit or not.

"You don't have to share your thoughts with me," she cut in.

"Uh, thanks. Anyways, I couldn't think of anything else. When I got off the elevator all these people were congratulating me and I didn't know what to think. Then my secretary gave me a memo from Maruto, co-owner of Daya's Technology. He had scheduled a lunch meeting with me to sign a contract that I had been struggling to get."

I saw renewed hope and happiness in her eyes.

"So, I did a good thing?"

"Aa," I nodded, smiling, "and the money is all yours."

She jumped up laughing. My heart soared at seeing her so happy. She was different: not extremely worried over her hair and clothes. She wasn't out searching for the richest guy to seduce and marry. She was the closest thing to perfect I had ever seen. I had fallen for this girl hard; hook, line, and sinker.
The next morning I felt refreshed and ready for just about anything. I looked at the digital clock that read eight 'o clock. I smiled.

"NANI?!"

I tore through to Kagome's empty room, bed made and everything in place. A note was on the pillow.

Out with your sexy older brother.

-Kagome.

I froze. It was one thing she was out with the moron. The thing that I found most disturbing was that she found him sexy. I quickly went into the bathroom, calmly continuing my usual morning activities, even if I was running two to three hours late for work. I threw all caution to the wind – to hell with my job – and put on a tight red sleeveless shirt and baggy black pants that had random pockets. I picked up my hair into a ponytail, grabbed my glasses and wallet, then left my room. I walked down the stairs calmly. Everything was fine… Just fine…

"InuYasha!" Miroku said cheerfully.

I turned and oh, look! My associate Miroku. Joy.

"Hey Miroku. Where's Kagome?"

"Kagome? Hm, Kagome?" he said carefully trying to evade my question looking around.

Kagome's POV

"So, Sesshomaru…"

He looked up at me questioningly. My breath caught. Kami, this man was drop-dead-gorgeous, like InuYasha. He was quiet and definitely taken.

"CanIhavethekeystothebuildingbehindthemansion?"

He arched an eyebrow and I was hoping he'd ask what I had said so that I could take it back. But, no such luck exists for me, right?

"Why do you want the keys to that building?"

"Well… It would give me something to do with my spare time," I said, and mentally added that the profit wouldn't be half bad.

He looked at me, no emotion distinguishable. My hands were sweaty and every minute that passed made me feel so nervous and hopeless. Finally he stood up. He towered over me, making me feel small and defenseless.

"Catch."

He threw a key chain full of keys at me.

"One's for the entrance, another for the back door, the sound room, the utility room, all the changing rooms, and Cherry."

"Cherry?" I asked softly.

He waved me off, leaving quietly. I stared after him, unable to form a complete thought.

"Where's Kagome?" I heard InuYasha ask outside.

I wildly looked around the kitchen.

"Kagome? Hm, Kagome?" Miroku asked evasively.

I quickly walked into the kitchen, looking around. I found Sango drinking coffee.

"Sango?"

"Kagome, I thought you were going to rest!"

"I know but-."

"No buts! Now come on," she said grabbing hold of my hand.

She led me out of the kitchen and dining room.

"Kagome! Where-."

"No time," said Sango pushing through them.

I smiled weakly at him as Sango dragged me to 'rest'.

InuYasha's POV

"Today we went to the court. Konan gave us a ride after meeting Kagome shortly after we did. Nana and I went in Konan's car," said Miroku suddenly.

"S-She went?"

"She was impacted by Maya's declaration of guilt and description of the murder of her parents. Kar, however, was let go because Kagome didn't testify against him and refused to do so. I can tell you were worried."

"I know. I- Wait a minute!"

I blanched at Miroku's knowing smirk.

"Konan's way ahead of ya buddy. He's romancing the stone as we speak," he said pointing out the open dining room door.

I got up and saw Kagome walk into Konan's arms. I took a lot of will power to keep me from going to kill Konan. Kagome was mine! It was decided so the day I found her!

"Konan's a nice guy. I've known him for the longest time. But I also know he's learned the hard way that most women are bitches. Excuse me."

He left and hugged Kagome, earning himself a smile.

Kagome's POV

All my stuff was moved into one of the guest rooms, conveniently close to Sango, Miroku, and Konan. Sango told me InuYasha was crazy to put me in his room. Konan was the guy that had been nice to me the day I had arrived. Soon I found out that he, meaning Konan, was into midnight street racing. With a promise to join him sometime soon, I left with Sango to change clothes. We still had about ten hours until dinner and we had lots to do at the club.

After setting the tables and their chairs in place we were exhausted.

"Hey guys," said Miroku suddenly from his spot on the (now clean) floor, "wanna go go-kart racing?"

"Where," began Sango, "do you propose we do that?"

"Outside."

"Go-karts?"

"Garage?"

I laughed at their stupid conversation. My phone rang next to my keys, reminding me of Sesshomaru. I picked up the phone slowly.

"Hello?"

Miroku and Sango looked at me, curious.

"Where are you?" asked InuYasha angrily.

"Out with Konan," I said.

Sango looked at me, surprised.

"What?! You didn't tell me you'd-"

"I didn't think your employees were that dangerous," I interrupted harshly.

"Look. I'm just worried about-"

"I don't like being watched," I cut in.

Before he could respond I hung up.

"Okay," I said smiling, "who is going to what?"

END CHAPTER FOUR