Chapter 8:

Maid of my Mafia

by: pillowsama

The plan revealed and feelings decided

"Damn it Miroku! Shut up!"

InuYasha's plan to secretly get up here didn't go as well as he'd hoped. The two behind him kept arguing. 'The noise they make could scare even Sesshoumaru...'

Speaking of Sesshoumaru, Where was his fugly half brother? They'd gotten home a few minutes ago and the sight of him hasn't even appear near his room. They were sitting in one of the guestrooms since it had a whole bunch more space, and the gowns took up a couple of butt-load of square feet. His eyes wandered over the so called bodyguards who were suppose to be protecting Kagome.

Miroku was suppose to be the head of the operation, but Sango was doing most of the work installing the rest of the security devices.

"You gonna tell me what happened?"

Sango groaned and fell back in annoyance. "The pervert groped me so I slammed him up against the wall and was gonna give him a beat down."

Her outfit was in condition but that didn't explain the bruises and black eye she had. He looked back at Miroku and found him curled up a ball. They both ditched the dresses as soon as they reached the room. Purple and Gold gowns sat in the left corner of the room hardly in as good of conditions as they were in the beginning of the evening.

"But Kagome saw...Thought Miroku was a rape victim...Decided to whoop my ass a good one."

No one saw that coming... But at least the plan worked. Kagome was home earlier than expected. "What are you going to do about that eye around Kagome?" He asked.

"Tell her I was whooping Miroku for 'nother one of his antics...and actually beat myself up! I don't know! I'll make up something."

InuYasha inwardly chuckled. This was not the story he'd expected... but fine.

Tomorrow he'd have to talk to Sesshoumaru about the shipment. Musou was probably trying to buy it, but now that they knew who they were dealing with things could change for once. He got up and headed out of the room. 'Time for a shower...' Late night showers were the best to ease yourself to sleep. Everything had to be done in perfect proportion or else everything about the whole grooming procession was Kaput!

He called the Kagome to tell her to prepare a late night meal for him. She wasn't happy about that. InuYasha imagined her having to get up at night with nothing on but a thin nightgown to cook...Probably should hurry up and try and get to see the sight. She was the maid after all. Time to put her up to some work.

"Kagome? I'm hungry...No I won't get it myself...You're the maid that's why..."

Kagome mainly complained that it was two in the morning, and called him a lazy bum who deserved to put into slavery. 'Love slave that is...' He chuckled. Water dripped down his back while he sudded up his body- his brain was once more back on the man who managed to snag that date with Kagome...

The family's business relied mostly on the underground transport of illegal (stolen) goods. Mostly, making sure the good arrived to the right place, the right buyer, and into the hand with the most money. He thought Musou was with the Tamura family-who specialized in the protection of the transports and guarding the carrier.

Though, for the past few months, father had gotten complaints of a lost painting or jewelry reported missing before it even reached the target. "The old fart...tryin' to find...the bastard..."

InuYasha would have to tell Sesshoumaru as soon as possible. His train of thought was broken at the sound of a light tapping on the door. Grabbing a towel, he sopped to the right of the room to look briefly in the mirror. His hair stuck to his face, and the fluffy fabric hung loose around his waist. "Come in."

"I'm not feeding you."

Sesshoumaru coughed.

His arms wrapped around the overstuff pillow he could only wish was someone. Alive, and breathing.

Exhaustion and fatigue managed to reach him. Every precaution he took could not stop the pain he felt now. The burn of his heart as it broke, and the throb of his head while he burrowed further beneath the covers. Tossing, and turning did nothing to ease the restlessness. The air felt humid, and thick in his nose and the sweat pouring off his brow dripped onto the sheets.

After Kagome left he sat outside for three hours, before calmly getting up to run to the comforts of his room. His eyes were red, and the glow of his nose only made him angrier. (when he cries his nose gets red) As soon as he reach upstairs he threw himself clothes and all into the bathtub; wishing for it to end right then and there.

'I was ashamed...' Sesshoumaru thought back at his past actions. The tears he so rarely weep he gave to the girl.

Love could only press on for so long before it gathered into the storm called, obsession.

Only after a few days he found himself falling in love with her again. Believe it or not. As children when she came over Sesshoumaru was rewarded with butterflies in his stomach, and the pressing curiosity to stare closer at the girl, but as soon as she looked his way he found himself hiding, and avoiding her whenever possible.

InuYasha was blessed with her company, he use to sit in the next room and listened painfully while the two played. The sound of her voice set him off. It was only until the last moment did he really talk to her.

"Bye Sesshoumaru!" She smiled. "I had a great time."

He found himself mumbling a few words and made her promise to come back sooner than later. She didn't come back for years but each night he would remember her. The light way her laugh tickled his ears. The feelings then were different than what he was feeling now. What he had then was puppy love.

This was a crush.

Worst than any disease or virus known to man, for it does what it says. 'It crushes your heart beyond repair.'

Ah...if only it was so simple to call it a name and be done with it. He promised from now on- Kagome would be out of his life. He would avoid her completely. His arms wound tighter around the pillow.

"Master Sesshoumaru?"

He quietly wavered in his sobs and gasps. "What?" He breathed.

"She's back. If you want to see her."

He turned around and found himself staring face to face at Coco. "Who was it that made you cry?"

Kagome asked him that day in under the tree, and know he would ask her himself. She quickly dodged his gaze and leaned to pick up the soaked clothes scattered on the floor. He made a mental note to state that she wasn't so bad looking. "No one made me cry..." She softly whispered and stood up straight again. " Not anyone you know..."

"That is none of your concern! I asked you a question-Now answer it!"

The harshness of the tone scared her. Sesshoumaru rarely spoke and when he did it was barely heard. He watched her slowly back out of the room, "Musou."

"Why the hell not?"

Kagome found herself once more arguing with InuYasha. She swore that if he was going to do something as dumbass as before. The urge to insult grew...

"Cause I don't want to dumbass!" she yelled slamming the tray on top of the bedside table. "The two of you guys are too gosh-darn old! I don't know your mother puts up with guys...I swear if it were me! Your ass..." she bent over to grasp the pillow on the floor. "Would be mine!"

The stars glowed outside, but here she was locked inside the house. Years ago, when she was younger, she use to spend her time and nights outside just enjoying the pure simplicity of it. She made sure InuYasha was well on the bed before she even started to clean the room. The pile of dirty laundry sat in a smelly pile in the farthest corner of the house. Later Kagome would have to clean the restroom, the steam that floated out of the room and made the air even less desirable than it was, made her believe that InuYasha had just taken a long bath.

'I wonder...how dirty he was...'

She shuddered at the possible thought of mold. "Where were you tonight?"

"Out."

"Out where?-You certainly where home that's for sure." She snapped.

InuYasha used the silver chopsticks to pick up a legume; and ate it with a strange satisfaction. "Same place your sexy lover was."

He put the bowl in the bed and snaked his way under the covers; hands behind his head. She narrowed her eyes, unsure whether to even reply or inquire further into the statement. Grabbing cleaning liquid from the bathroom she scrubbed the unknown stain on the carpet she worked all her frustration on out on the spot.

"Were you spying on me?"

"-more like...stealing your date... What were you doing outside of the party?" He drew the question out. Drawing on his time; teasing her with the knowledge that she did not hold.

"Get over with it!- What the heck where you doing?"

"Like you don't know! You know Sesshoumaru has a thing for your ass! And you refuse to believe it!...I swear you're too caught up with the bastard who's screwin' with our business..." InuYasha snarled.

She was totally out of the loop now. Taking the gloves off and dropped the supplies she stood up to the beginning of another brawl in one of the Taisho bros. What the heck did he meant by Sesshoumaru having a thing for her 'ass'? Sesshoumaru hardly tried to talk to her, much less ask her on a date. InuYasha watched as a scowl mixed with confused anger form on her face.

"How the hell do you know? Does he talk to you, InuYasha?...Do you just want to ruin my life? Did Sesshoumaru put you up to it?" Kagome screamed.

"Why the hell should he want to do it? He's too depressed to worry about you! I dressed like a hooker to seduce your date for him! Let you beat up Sango! and the best you can do ask is ask freakin' questions?" He moved towards her pushing her into a tight corner. "Sesshoumaru's probably by himself right now thinking about you! and all you can do is talk to me!"

She sunk to the floor, kept her eyes on the ground as InuYasha did the same. They sat in the room, now quiet from their words that they'd recently thrown. Was it Miroku and Sango who she met in the alley? She suddenly didn't feel so good knowing she had punched the eye of the would-be 'rapist'. It was only then did she notice that InuYasha was nude infront of her. This was the second time he managed to pull it off...

"Do you think I looked hot?" InuYasha asked, trying to make light of the conversation. He smiled and struck a seductive pose.

"Sizzlin'."

A/N: up to this chapter Kagome has remained clueless about Sesshoumaru. Even from when they were kids as Sesshoumaru revealed. Though I must warn people that I had no intention of continuing this story for more than 8 chapters. But due to inspiration and the mild sense of curiosity to find out more of what my morbid muse has planned.

Finally I can answer straight out who it was who made Coco cry. (mostly cause it's in this chapter). I thought I about leaving some clues. example: chapter 5.

I try to incorporate bits of comedy into my stories...but I must admit I'm not good at it. You have my apologies. Though this chapter is a bit 'not what I wanted.' it's given me a few ideas for what to write next.

Speaking of writing next, I probably won't be updating as late as I usually do. It has been brought to my attention about the structure and errors of my writing, so I feel it is my duty to try and edit it to the best of my ability once more. 'Flowers on Fifth' and 'Maid of my Mafia' will probably be delayed for a while...but I promise I'll try and update sooner if you want. Otherwise I'll be happy to take my time. But in honor of special date next week, I will be uploading a new story. Please be on the look out for it on August 1.

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