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Started: 10/4/2004
Revised: 11/9/2005
Posted: 11/16/2005
Words: 1,468
Quote of the week: "The poor man is not he who is without a cent, but he who is without a dream." - Harry Kemp
A/N: I am so thoroughly pissed right now, so I do apologize if I seem to be rude. For some reason, after Chapter 8, the rest of my story has vanished. I cannot find it anywhere on my computer……all of it, ideas, fluff, anger, etc. all down the drain and I don't know how it happened! Other files are missing as well…I'm just gonna leave it at that so I don't accidentally snap at you readers.
Also, a reviewer asked what OOC means…: Out of Character. Hope that helps.
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Disclaimer: Inuyasha is nowhere in my grasp, nor will it ever be.
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Chapter 6
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Kagome woke up the next morning to loud yelling and the sounds of destruction from below her. She yawned and stretched, then looked at the room around her. Her memory was fuzzy from the night before because she was half asleep when they'd arrived, but she remembered that Sesshoumaru had told her the room was a guest room. To her, however, it was a small apartment.
Separating the small, but comfortable, bedroom from the living area was a pair of intricately carved shoji doors with frosted glass panes. From what she could see of both rooms, they were both decorated by different shades of pale creams and light browns. What set the earthy tones off were specially placed objects of a deep scarlet red. The carpet itself was a beautiful pattern of the creams, browns, and the red all swirled together.
Kagome quickly kicked off the covers and went to the living room. Across from the cream velvet couch was a widescreen TV built into the wall. On the other side of the room was a bar surrounding the kitchen area, complete with cabinets, stove, sink with a built-in garbage disposal, refrigerator, microwave, and other such appliances.
She was interrupted from her exploration by a quiet knock on the door. She quickly ran her fingers through her hair and then went and opened the door. She was greeted by a young woman who carried a covered silver tray.
"Good morning!" the woman said. She briskly set the tray on the bar and faced Kagome with a smile on her face. Kagome couldn't help but smile back and answer.
"Good morning to you too!" she replied, then nodded towards the tray. "May I ask the occasion?"
The woman turned and lifted the lid. "No occasion. Just breakfast." The now uncovered tray revealed a wonderful assortment of breakfast foods. Kagome walked over as the young woman poured a glass of orange juice. She held it out to Kagome, who took it and drank a small sip.
"The Master wishes to know if the miss's accommodations are enjoyable," the woman asked. "And if there is anything else you need."
Kagome set the glass down. "Accommodations! This is an apartment! Anything I need! What else could I possibly want?"
The woman smiled and slightly shook her head. "Yes, the Master can overdo it sometimes."
'Master? Why does she keep saying that?' Kagome looked up from her thoughts. "Earlier I heard shouting and many other noises. Is everything alright? And what's your name, so I have something to call you."
"My name is Soiya, miss," Soiya answered, blushing and smiling. "And the noises you heard was the young Master, visiting from England with a friend."
"Has a temper, sounds like."
"Oh, yes. The Master is hard put to keep Master Inuyasha happy," Soiya informed. "Does the miss have any clothes?"
Kagome froze at the name and racked her brain for any memory of him, but none came. "Inuyasha…" she murmured. Then she turned to Soiya and said, "Please, sit, and – "
She was interrupted by a loud noise outside in the hall accompanied by severe cursing. Kagome and Soiya ran to the door and peeked out. Kagome saw a young man who looked much like Mr. Ashida lying facedown on the floor.
"Master Inuyasha!" cried Soiya, running out to help him stand. "Are you alright? What happened?"
Inuyasha shoved her none-to-gently and stood up. He glared straight at Kagome.
"H – Hello!" Kagome said quietly.
"Damn, Kagome, what the hell'd you do that for!" he almost shouted.
Kagome stared, not understanding what he meant. Surprise and shock slowly turned to anger, and she came out into the hall to face him, her hands on her hips.
"Excuse me, sir, but you have no right to yell like that, especially since you and I have never met," she said sharply. She did not notice his confusion at her last words. "However, if you wish to talk civilly, come in and sit for –"
He had taken a step when, once again, he fell flat on his face.
'Clumsy, isn't he?' thought Kagome. She pondered carefully over what she'd said, and an idea formed in her mind. She grinned and looked calmly at Inuyasha.
When he had stood up a second time, Kagome leaned on the doorframe and stared at him. When he met her gaze, he glared. Until she smirked.
"Is there something you'd like to tell us?" she asked sweetly. Soiya had long since been lost and just looked back and forth between the two.
"What are you saying?" Inuyasha retorted, crossing his arms and looking away. "I've nothing to hide from the likes of you."
"Oh? 'Likes of me'? Please, sit, and explain what you mean, dear Inuyasha," said Kagome, her eyes narrowing in sly amusement as Inuyasha, for the third time, was slammed to the ground.
"Miss Higurashi. Are you quite done with teasing my little brother? You will find that he is not worth your time. Come with me."
Kagome blushed, but quickly followed Sesshoumaru as he walked by. He looked back over his shoulder.
"Inuyasha. If you are through terrorizing my belongings, bring yourself and your companion to my office immediately." Then, to Soiya, "She is done for this morning. You will clean up breakfast and bring the seamstress to me."
Soiya curtsied and disappeared into Kagome's room.
"You aren't the boss!"
Sesshoumaru turned around sharply and grasped Kagome's arm when she bounced into him and almost fell. Inuyasha glared at the hold Sesshoumaru had on Kagome.
"Do it," Sesshoumaru snapped.
Without another word, he turned and walked away, pulling Kagome with him. She found that trying to keep up with him was hard, so she tried to get his attention.
"Ah…Sesshoumaru?" she asked quietly. Then, when he didn't answer, "Mr. Ashida?" She frowned as he once again ignored her. "Sesshy? Sesshou-kun? Sesshoumaru-sama? Mr. Fluffy, sir?"
He stopped and then slowly turned to face her, finally releasing her as he did so. Kagome blushed as he glared down at her. She did not, however her embarrassment, look down. He glared some more before he finally spoke.
"What is it?" he said in a strained voice.
"Will you please slow down? My legs aren't as long as yours and I can't keep up," she replied quietly, still looking up at him.
He smirked. "I can see that."
It was the first thought she had given to her sleeping attire. She recalled that before she went into her room, Sesshoumaru had tossed her one of his shirts. Upon looking down, she realized it was somewhat see-through and barely reached mid-thigh and she quickly turned around.
"You pervert! You did this on purpose!" she hissed, looking over her shoulder angrily. "You're worse than Miroku!"
Sesshoumaru's eyes widened in shock. Did she have another dream last night? Or was this just a relapse of memory in her anger? He decided to see what else she could recall.
"Who is this…Miroku?" he inquired.
"Miroku is –" she started. He noticed she titled her head, as if that would help her remember. "He's…a friend?"
A shadow of doubt crossed her face and she looked confused. Before she had time to review her answer more, someone dashed through the hall and grabbed her up in a tight embrace.
"Kagome! You're alive! How's that possible!"
Kagome squealed, than gasped, "Kouga, Kouga – Kagome can't breathe!"
After he still didn't let her go, Sesshoumaru let out a low growl that she couldn't hear and glared at the wolf-demon. Kouga, upon hearing, dropped Kagome so fast that she almost fell. Then, while Sesshoumaru was busy arguing quietly with Kouga, Kagome became distracted by a blanket that suddenly went over her head.
Both arguing demons stopped and watched, Inuyasha included as he had thrown the blanket, as Kagome cursed and tried to disentangle herself. They all stared as her bare leg came out, revealing bright red bikini bottom panties. Kagome made some rather odd noises while shoving the blanket off, and when she was done, she saw with horror and a blushing face that all the men were practically drooling over her. She quickly grabbed the blanket and wrapped it around herself to keep whatever dignity she had left.
"Sit, Inuyasha! And you two! Stop staring at me!"
The other two guys turned their eyes to Inuyasha, who slammed face-first into the ground. However amusing this was, Sesshoumaru realized that he had yet to talk to them all. He nodded in Kagome's direction, who glared but followed as he took off down the hall again. Kouga saw the two leaving and followed, and as soon as Inuyasha got up and saw no one in the hall with him, he stormed to Sesshoumaru's office, fuming the entire way about priestesses and 'sit' spells.
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