I figure it's time now to answer a few questions but first I wanna thank everyone who's reviewed so here goes. Thanks for reviewing you guys. I am SO SO SO SO sorry about the delay but I was forced to go away to camp before I could post the fourth chapter So question time I guess:
KB Is sesshomaru a demon in this fic?
Yes, he is. Like all demons in the time frame he can nolonger sport the fact he is a demon openly. He hides under much makeup and restraint. He pretends he is human and none but another demon can truly tell what he is.
Sarah How could you leave us w/ such an evil cliffy?
I know you said not to answer this but I honestly can't help it. I feel compelled to answer this question. Why did I leave you with such a cliff hanger? Well I was contemplating on one of two things, making the party happen in chapter three or leaving it until chapter four and making everyone squirm. Considering the fact that I was not completely sure on how the party would go I decided to take some more time to think on it, time that I had wasted more of than I could imagine due to computer problems and whatnot. Anyway I decided that an update was needed as son as possible and cut the ending short with a cliffhanger.
Angelike Riddle You said you would post the next chapter after 20 reviews. So, I'm waiting... smiles You have a wonderful story here. I'm just wondering if you plan to have the whole Shikon no Tama deal included or if you're going to stick to the main "secretary-in-love-with-employer" plotline.
It really depends on if I choose to reveal the fact that Sesshoumaru is not exactly human to Kagome. For now I'm sticking with the plotline I have currently set up. It may widen to include the Shikon Jewel in the future but not yet anyway.
Well now I have 33 reviews so for the next chapter would it be too much to ask if I wanted 50, 55 if possible? Well anyway that's the new quota 50 reviews, keep them coming. Please.
The party was exactly as expected but still I couldn't keep my jaw from dropping, it was that... amazing. At least ten buffet tables laden with piles of different foods lined themselves along in three rows in the middle of the food court. Two live bands played there, one on the stage in the middle of the third floor and one in the entrance hall. In the middle lay the dance floor where literally dozens of couples moved in time to each other. At one end of the party piles of gifts lay strewn across numerous tables. Glass chandeliers swayed above the party and gave the illusion that they would possibly fall at any moment but were in truth securly hooked up... I hoped. Jakken greeted guests at the door, taking coats and assorted hats.
Everyone dressed up and it seemed as if the 'birthday bash' was not a party but more like a banquet. My first stop that night was of coarse the ladies room. A small fountain bubbbled in the corner near the door and stalls lined the far wall. Along the right hand ride were the white sinks set on a marble counter top. I didn't have to go but I wanted to make sure that all was set and in place, no makeup needed touch ups and not a hair was out of place. I must say that I felt incredibly elegant and rather breathtaking although if noone else thought so I didn't give a damn. All I needed was a quick look in the mirror and I went out to continue to explore and then wish Sesshoumaru a happy birthday. The latter of which you may wish to know was not an easy feat because Sesshoumaru was making himself quite scarce and honestly I wouldn't be surprized if he'd never wanted this party in the first place. Sure it was nice enough but he didn't seem the type who enjoyed such lavish events, I always imagined that he prefered to celebrate special occasions with what close friends and relatives he had. I imagined that it was Jakken who'd planned this.
In my opinon a servant should do as his master says and try to serve him as best to their ability. The ideal servant should want to make the master happy and be willing to help out. Jakken is neither willing to help out nor does he serve to the best of his ability. All the evil little toad wants is to move up on the social scene using Sesshoumaru to carry him there.
I figured that he was piqued but being a public figure he was required to either announce important events, invite celebrities and those he employed to parties or let his groupies figure them out. Believe it or not those groupies have a way of finding out EVERYTHING about the object of thier affection or rather, obsession.
I looked about the room while taking a martini from a tray held out by a waiter, searching for a certain someone but running into someone else, Inu Yasha. He was alone. As I brushed past he grabed onto my arm amd forced me to turn around or risk either breaking my heel or my ankle. I stared angrily into those captivating amber eyes. He smiled gently at me and as if we'd never broken up leaned down towards me, coming to claim my lips. All the bastard got was a slap.
"Inu Yasha what the hell do you think you're doing?"
"Kikyou you're my girlfriend what do you think I'm doing?" He said, confused and rubbing at his redened cheek
Confused with that slut again, as usual. I had hit my limit and nothing was going to stop the foolish show of hatred towards a person who wasn't even present from erupting forth from my mouth. I didn't care who heard or who saw or even who would end up draging me away from that blasted Inu Yasha. All I wantde righ tthen was to give him a piece of my mind. The glass fell from my hand, shattering on the floor, glass slid across the floor and I was shaking but that wouldn't stop the rage from exiting towards Inu Yasha.
"I am NOT Kikyou and I NEVER will be, INU YASHA! In fact thank god I'm not her because I would hate to be that SLUT of a girlfriend of yours..."
I would have continued until the end of time if given the oppertunity but something stoped me, a hand on my shoulder. Someone had slunk silently behind me and fear strikeing into my system I turned, slowly around. I turned away from the hand so that if given the need I could run and not be 'clotheslined' by the arm that was no doubt attached to this hand. My eyes soon landed upon the one who had come to possibly 'my rescue' or perhaps it would be better to say 'Inu Yasha's rescue'. Upon seeing who it was I paled. I felt dizzy, lightheaded. It was Sesshoumaru...
My heart stoped beating, I swear it did. I could hear my gasps for breath as the world began to blacken in front of me. Black ate away at my vision until I closed my eyes. It was ten minutes apporximatly before they reopened to see a hazy view of the world but imporving with every blink. I couldn't believe I'd fainted from so little stress. Of coarse when aprehended for yelling and cursing at ones exboyfriend by the one you have fallen secretly in love with who is also the thrower of the party people will do... odd things. I was surprised to look beside me and see him staring down the amber glow of his eyes shimmering upon me. He gazed with an odd warmth I or rather noone had ever recieved from these particular eyes. It was then that I decided to look about me. I didn't recagnise the room I was in. I hadn't explored quite enough to find this little nook. The walls were white, bright white if you'd care for me to get technical. The floor was black with white streaks and such like they tried to receate the look of marble. The couch I was streached out upon was black and I had a midnight blue satin blanket draped over me. Sesshoumaru sat across from me in an armchair he'd obviously drug out of it's corner of residance. When I'd first opened my eyes I had been startled to see him and so close as well.
Slowly I settled and lay back, resting. I wondered how long I was allowed to stay in here. It was after all Sesshoumaru's 'hiding' spot. It was then that I wondered how mad he would get if I called him 'Fluffly-sama' it was also then that I decided it was best not to find out. He spoke first, breaking the inevitable uncomfortable silence that had followed my waking.
"Are you alright?"
'Typical male question. I'm awake, breathing and blushing. He asks if I'm alright.' was the first thought to hit my mind then I brightened 'He wants to know if I'm alright, he worried about me' Ok so I'll admit... I took it a little far but who can blame me? I just woke up from fainting.
"Fine" I mumbled and ran a hand through my hair. Wait a second... who undid my hair? MY BEAUTIFUL HAIR! The clips were gone, it was out of it's beautiful thingie. Damnit. The night just had to get worse didn't it? What had I ever done to deserve it? So I was a little vain and didn't really care much about others but was that any reason for God to turn on me? Actually don't answer that.
I didn't say anything about my hair, it was safer that way. He had been nice enough to take me here and away from all the people. I couldn't just critisize everything, no matter how much I wanted to. Since he was allowed to ask things that were obvious then I decided I was allowed too as well.
"So... where are we?"
"We are in a room"
"More specifically?"
"We are in a locked room off the hall. I am in posession of the only key. There will be noone at all able to come in unless I let them. Don't worry Miss Higurashi, you are quite safe"
"Call me Kagome, please"
"Alright Kagome then. You sure you're feeling alright? Fainting usually isn't a sign that someone is feeling well," He said and with a finger pushed the hair that had been in my face out of my eyes. His touch, heaven. I made sure to make it look like I was indifferent though. He could never know about this little crush of mine.
"I feel fine, just a bit of a scare. I just need a bit of rest that's all" I said and smiled, trying to make it seem believable
His hand came to rest on my arm and I tried very hard to make it seem like this simple gesture didn't make my day when it did. All I wanted was to be held in this mans arms but it could never be so I made do with every touch, every smile and everything he said to me.
"Alright... do you have a ride home? Maybe you should head out."
"No, no I don't, I was just going to catch a cab but I don't think it's really nessiscary for me to leave. I... I think I can last" So what I lied. I knew Sango wouldn't mind and as soon as I got in I'd call her cell phone. If he offered me a drive home as I was hoping he would then well I wasn't going to pass up such an oppertunity.
"No, there's no need to risk fainting again Kagome, you have to be at work tomorrow. Come on, I'm gonna take you home... where do you live?"
Five minutes I was sitting in the back of a limo beside Sesshoumaru. He watched me with a concerned eye and I just smiled at him wondering what the hell I'd been thinking. It was nice to have his attention but not when he thought I was ill. We arrived... finally to my apartment. We hadn't said anything throughout the entire ride. An uncomfortable silence hung over our heads like a poisonous cloud. He gave me a rare smile and I simply said,
"Thank you for the drive, Sesshoumaru"
Before he could correct me upon his name I'd gone up to the door. So the evening hadn't turned out how I'd planed and I'd completely forgotten to wish him a happy birthday. Oh well, I'd probably ruined it. The heel of my shoe broke while I rushed to my apartment. I left it right where it came off and limped to my door. Fumbling with my keys a while I finally found my house key, I only have four keys. My head was somewhere else that night, dreaming of what it might be like to dance with Sesshoumaru and wishing that I had too. I wished that I didn't faint quite so easily as we both now knew I did. I wasn't always like that, not when I was younger.
I can't remember when the dreams started coming but all I know is they did. I dreamt of a young man in a red kimono and dog ears, one with amber eyes that at times would bleed over red and giving him blue pupils. When they bled over his body changed, not significantly but his fangs grew longer, his claws grew sharper and a lust for spilling blood was ever present upon his face. He scared me when this happened, both me and my dream self who was always at the tender age of fifteen. I often fought alongside this hanyou. His name was Inu Yasha. It wasn't the dreams that caused it. It was what happened after the dreams. In the final one Inu Yasha and I parted, forever and decided that I would go and remain home. The next day I met a man, Inu Yasha with his silver locks and golden eyes, modern day Inu Yasha. As soon as I got up to him I said "You... Inu Yasha..." and fainted. He caught me. Ever since that moment when our eyes met we'd been in love until the second he left me I'd loved him and a part of me probably still does. It was only those brothers that could make my knees weak, to make me faint at the prospect of being the cause of anger or more hate between them.
It was only ever those two that could do it to me. They dwindled down to one long ago though.
As soon as I got in I dashed to the phone. Sango would worry about me and I had to call her, tell her I was fine.
"Hello?"
"Sango! It's me, Kagome"
"Kagome where the fuck are you? What happened?"
"I'm home Sango, Sesshoumaru gave me a ride from the hall. I got to go in the limo. Nothing of importance happened Sango, I'll tell you later. I just wanted to tell you that... I'm fine. I'm just real tired so I'm going to go to bed now. Let's have lunch together tommorow, here. I'll tell you everything then, I promice"
"Oh alright. Bye then Kagome"
"Bye, I'll see you tomorrow"
After hanging up the phone I changed out of my dress and into my pajamas. I went straight to bed and to sleep that night, dreaming of tone who I need not mention. It's already too obvious
Ok, that's it remember 50 reviews. That's what I want and I'm not posting until I get it. Also I might add that the online spellchecker I use still refuses to work for me and so I would really appreciate that if anyone is still reading this fic because of the updating delays could you please refer me to a free online spell checker?
KB Is sesshomaru a demon in this fic?
Yes, he is. Like all demons in the time frame he can nolonger sport the fact he is a demon openly. He hides under much makeup and restraint. He pretends he is human and none but another demon can truly tell what he is.
Sarah How could you leave us w/ such an evil cliffy?
I know you said not to answer this but I honestly can't help it. I feel compelled to answer this question. Why did I leave you with such a cliff hanger? Well I was contemplating on one of two things, making the party happen in chapter three or leaving it until chapter four and making everyone squirm. Considering the fact that I was not completely sure on how the party would go I decided to take some more time to think on it, time that I had wasted more of than I could imagine due to computer problems and whatnot. Anyway I decided that an update was needed as son as possible and cut the ending short with a cliffhanger.
Angelike Riddle You said you would post the next chapter after 20 reviews. So, I'm waiting... smiles You have a wonderful story here. I'm just wondering if you plan to have the whole Shikon no Tama deal included or if you're going to stick to the main "secretary-in-love-with-employer" plotline.
It really depends on if I choose to reveal the fact that Sesshoumaru is not exactly human to Kagome. For now I'm sticking with the plotline I have currently set up. It may widen to include the Shikon Jewel in the future but not yet anyway.
Well now I have 33 reviews so for the next chapter would it be too much to ask if I wanted 50, 55 if possible? Well anyway that's the new quota 50 reviews, keep them coming. Please.
The party was exactly as expected but still I couldn't keep my jaw from dropping, it was that... amazing. At least ten buffet tables laden with piles of different foods lined themselves along in three rows in the middle of the food court. Two live bands played there, one on the stage in the middle of the third floor and one in the entrance hall. In the middle lay the dance floor where literally dozens of couples moved in time to each other. At one end of the party piles of gifts lay strewn across numerous tables. Glass chandeliers swayed above the party and gave the illusion that they would possibly fall at any moment but were in truth securly hooked up... I hoped. Jakken greeted guests at the door, taking coats and assorted hats.
Everyone dressed up and it seemed as if the 'birthday bash' was not a party but more like a banquet. My first stop that night was of coarse the ladies room. A small fountain bubbbled in the corner near the door and stalls lined the far wall. Along the right hand ride were the white sinks set on a marble counter top. I didn't have to go but I wanted to make sure that all was set and in place, no makeup needed touch ups and not a hair was out of place. I must say that I felt incredibly elegant and rather breathtaking although if noone else thought so I didn't give a damn. All I needed was a quick look in the mirror and I went out to continue to explore and then wish Sesshoumaru a happy birthday. The latter of which you may wish to know was not an easy feat because Sesshoumaru was making himself quite scarce and honestly I wouldn't be surprized if he'd never wanted this party in the first place. Sure it was nice enough but he didn't seem the type who enjoyed such lavish events, I always imagined that he prefered to celebrate special occasions with what close friends and relatives he had. I imagined that it was Jakken who'd planned this.
In my opinon a servant should do as his master says and try to serve him as best to their ability. The ideal servant should want to make the master happy and be willing to help out. Jakken is neither willing to help out nor does he serve to the best of his ability. All the evil little toad wants is to move up on the social scene using Sesshoumaru to carry him there.
I figured that he was piqued but being a public figure he was required to either announce important events, invite celebrities and those he employed to parties or let his groupies figure them out. Believe it or not those groupies have a way of finding out EVERYTHING about the object of thier affection or rather, obsession.
I looked about the room while taking a martini from a tray held out by a waiter, searching for a certain someone but running into someone else, Inu Yasha. He was alone. As I brushed past he grabed onto my arm amd forced me to turn around or risk either breaking my heel or my ankle. I stared angrily into those captivating amber eyes. He smiled gently at me and as if we'd never broken up leaned down towards me, coming to claim my lips. All the bastard got was a slap.
"Inu Yasha what the hell do you think you're doing?"
"Kikyou you're my girlfriend what do you think I'm doing?" He said, confused and rubbing at his redened cheek
Confused with that slut again, as usual. I had hit my limit and nothing was going to stop the foolish show of hatred towards a person who wasn't even present from erupting forth from my mouth. I didn't care who heard or who saw or even who would end up draging me away from that blasted Inu Yasha. All I wantde righ tthen was to give him a piece of my mind. The glass fell from my hand, shattering on the floor, glass slid across the floor and I was shaking but that wouldn't stop the rage from exiting towards Inu Yasha.
"I am NOT Kikyou and I NEVER will be, INU YASHA! In fact thank god I'm not her because I would hate to be that SLUT of a girlfriend of yours..."
I would have continued until the end of time if given the oppertunity but something stoped me, a hand on my shoulder. Someone had slunk silently behind me and fear strikeing into my system I turned, slowly around. I turned away from the hand so that if given the need I could run and not be 'clotheslined' by the arm that was no doubt attached to this hand. My eyes soon landed upon the one who had come to possibly 'my rescue' or perhaps it would be better to say 'Inu Yasha's rescue'. Upon seeing who it was I paled. I felt dizzy, lightheaded. It was Sesshoumaru...
My heart stoped beating, I swear it did. I could hear my gasps for breath as the world began to blacken in front of me. Black ate away at my vision until I closed my eyes. It was ten minutes apporximatly before they reopened to see a hazy view of the world but imporving with every blink. I couldn't believe I'd fainted from so little stress. Of coarse when aprehended for yelling and cursing at ones exboyfriend by the one you have fallen secretly in love with who is also the thrower of the party people will do... odd things. I was surprised to look beside me and see him staring down the amber glow of his eyes shimmering upon me. He gazed with an odd warmth I or rather noone had ever recieved from these particular eyes. It was then that I decided to look about me. I didn't recagnise the room I was in. I hadn't explored quite enough to find this little nook. The walls were white, bright white if you'd care for me to get technical. The floor was black with white streaks and such like they tried to receate the look of marble. The couch I was streached out upon was black and I had a midnight blue satin blanket draped over me. Sesshoumaru sat across from me in an armchair he'd obviously drug out of it's corner of residance. When I'd first opened my eyes I had been startled to see him and so close as well.
Slowly I settled and lay back, resting. I wondered how long I was allowed to stay in here. It was after all Sesshoumaru's 'hiding' spot. It was then that I wondered how mad he would get if I called him 'Fluffly-sama' it was also then that I decided it was best not to find out. He spoke first, breaking the inevitable uncomfortable silence that had followed my waking.
"Are you alright?"
'Typical male question. I'm awake, breathing and blushing. He asks if I'm alright.' was the first thought to hit my mind then I brightened 'He wants to know if I'm alright, he worried about me' Ok so I'll admit... I took it a little far but who can blame me? I just woke up from fainting.
"Fine" I mumbled and ran a hand through my hair. Wait a second... who undid my hair? MY BEAUTIFUL HAIR! The clips were gone, it was out of it's beautiful thingie. Damnit. The night just had to get worse didn't it? What had I ever done to deserve it? So I was a little vain and didn't really care much about others but was that any reason for God to turn on me? Actually don't answer that.
I didn't say anything about my hair, it was safer that way. He had been nice enough to take me here and away from all the people. I couldn't just critisize everything, no matter how much I wanted to. Since he was allowed to ask things that were obvious then I decided I was allowed too as well.
"So... where are we?"
"We are in a room"
"More specifically?"
"We are in a locked room off the hall. I am in posession of the only key. There will be noone at all able to come in unless I let them. Don't worry Miss Higurashi, you are quite safe"
"Call me Kagome, please"
"Alright Kagome then. You sure you're feeling alright? Fainting usually isn't a sign that someone is feeling well," He said and with a finger pushed the hair that had been in my face out of my eyes. His touch, heaven. I made sure to make it look like I was indifferent though. He could never know about this little crush of mine.
"I feel fine, just a bit of a scare. I just need a bit of rest that's all" I said and smiled, trying to make it seem believable
His hand came to rest on my arm and I tried very hard to make it seem like this simple gesture didn't make my day when it did. All I wanted was to be held in this mans arms but it could never be so I made do with every touch, every smile and everything he said to me.
"Alright... do you have a ride home? Maybe you should head out."
"No, no I don't, I was just going to catch a cab but I don't think it's really nessiscary for me to leave. I... I think I can last" So what I lied. I knew Sango wouldn't mind and as soon as I got in I'd call her cell phone. If he offered me a drive home as I was hoping he would then well I wasn't going to pass up such an oppertunity.
"No, there's no need to risk fainting again Kagome, you have to be at work tomorrow. Come on, I'm gonna take you home... where do you live?"
Five minutes I was sitting in the back of a limo beside Sesshoumaru. He watched me with a concerned eye and I just smiled at him wondering what the hell I'd been thinking. It was nice to have his attention but not when he thought I was ill. We arrived... finally to my apartment. We hadn't said anything throughout the entire ride. An uncomfortable silence hung over our heads like a poisonous cloud. He gave me a rare smile and I simply said,
"Thank you for the drive, Sesshoumaru"
Before he could correct me upon his name I'd gone up to the door. So the evening hadn't turned out how I'd planed and I'd completely forgotten to wish him a happy birthday. Oh well, I'd probably ruined it. The heel of my shoe broke while I rushed to my apartment. I left it right where it came off and limped to my door. Fumbling with my keys a while I finally found my house key, I only have four keys. My head was somewhere else that night, dreaming of what it might be like to dance with Sesshoumaru and wishing that I had too. I wished that I didn't faint quite so easily as we both now knew I did. I wasn't always like that, not when I was younger.
I can't remember when the dreams started coming but all I know is they did. I dreamt of a young man in a red kimono and dog ears, one with amber eyes that at times would bleed over red and giving him blue pupils. When they bled over his body changed, not significantly but his fangs grew longer, his claws grew sharper and a lust for spilling blood was ever present upon his face. He scared me when this happened, both me and my dream self who was always at the tender age of fifteen. I often fought alongside this hanyou. His name was Inu Yasha. It wasn't the dreams that caused it. It was what happened after the dreams. In the final one Inu Yasha and I parted, forever and decided that I would go and remain home. The next day I met a man, Inu Yasha with his silver locks and golden eyes, modern day Inu Yasha. As soon as I got up to him I said "You... Inu Yasha..." and fainted. He caught me. Ever since that moment when our eyes met we'd been in love until the second he left me I'd loved him and a part of me probably still does. It was only those brothers that could make my knees weak, to make me faint at the prospect of being the cause of anger or more hate between them.
It was only ever those two that could do it to me. They dwindled down to one long ago though.
As soon as I got in I dashed to the phone. Sango would worry about me and I had to call her, tell her I was fine.
"Hello?"
"Sango! It's me, Kagome"
"Kagome where the fuck are you? What happened?"
"I'm home Sango, Sesshoumaru gave me a ride from the hall. I got to go in the limo. Nothing of importance happened Sango, I'll tell you later. I just wanted to tell you that... I'm fine. I'm just real tired so I'm going to go to bed now. Let's have lunch together tommorow, here. I'll tell you everything then, I promice"
"Oh alright. Bye then Kagome"
"Bye, I'll see you tomorrow"
After hanging up the phone I changed out of my dress and into my pajamas. I went straight to bed and to sleep that night, dreaming of tone who I need not mention. It's already too obvious
Ok, that's it remember 50 reviews. That's what I want and I'm not posting until I get it. Also I might add that the online spellchecker I use still refuses to work for me and so I would really appreciate that if anyone is still reading this fic because of the updating delays could you please refer me to a free online spell checker?