Chapter Six: Embarrassing Situations
The drive back to Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's apartment wasn't very eventful. Sesshomaru had tried to start a conversation when the atmosphere seemed a bit tense, but that only commenced the start of a futilely long quarrel of insults on Kagome and Inuyasha's behalf. The verbal abuse was mainly directed between the two teens, but once in a while a word or two would be thrown to Sesshomaru, usually whenever he tried to break the fight up.
After hearing 'egotistic jerk' for about the millionth time, Sesshomaru began to get desperate, pleading for the apartment building to come into view. It's funny how things seem to take longer to happen when you're frantic for them to hurry.
"You mongrel!"
"You stubborn cow!"
"Think of a happy place…" Sesshomaru muttered to himself. "Cow? Oh, I like steak! I'll think about steak!"
"Insubordinate jackass!"
"Mm… nice and juicy…"
"Psychotic bitch!"
"Cooked to perfection on a barbeque…"
"Stupid—" Both Inuyasha and Kagome put their dispute on hold to stare at Sesshomaru with bewilderment.
"With delicious, zesty steak sauce, marinated just right and topped with— Oh look! We're home! Inuya— why are you both staring at me? What? Do I have something in my teeth?"
Inuyasha and Kagome glanced at each other before both rolling their eyes and climbing out of the car. Sesshomaru didn't get out but rolled down his window.
"I'll be back Monday!" He said from his open window. "You kids play nice!"
"What?! Y-you mean your not staying?" Kagome asked in shock. He was just going to leave her there, alone with that… that dog?!
Sesshomaru smiled. "Ah Kagome fallen for my charm and good looks." Inuyasha could be heard snorting behind Kagome. "I live at my dorm half the week and here the rest. Don't worry, Inuyasha will take care of you… either that or…" he trailed off. "Well, I must be off! I can't keep my lady Rin waiting… Have fun you two!" With that he pulled out of the apartment parking lot and drove away.
'No way!' Thought Kagome. 'This cannot be happening to me! There is no way I'll be able to live ALONE with Inuyasha! This is going to be a living nightmare!'
"Hey, wench! You coming or what?" Kagome looked over at Inuyasha who stood over by the door tapping his foot with impatience. She nodded and followed him in.
From the outside the building looked quite insignificant. Just a brown, brick structure with a cheesy name. But like the saying goes, true beauty lies on the inside. Kagome guessed they had entered the lobby, but the room was more elegant than any place she could ever remember being. The ground was carpeted in deep crimson red while the walls were painted a creamy beige. There was a large desk against a wall near the middle of the room surrounded by elevators on either side. Comfy-looking, burgundy chairs and end-tables filled the remaining lounging space.
"May I take your bags Miss?" Kagome had almost jumped out of her skin. She had failed to notice the man clad in tan beside the doors. She was still too stunned to even find words to reply.
"Yeah, thanks Keyota," came Inuyasha answer in replacement. "That'd be great." The man grabbed Kagome's bag and placed them on a trolley. He then waited patiently, starring at Kagome. Kagome simply starred back with confusion.
"Holy crap! Do I have to do everything for you?" Inuyasha asked Kagome as he handed the man a bill. Keyota stuffed the money in his pocket and began rolling the trolley away.
'I was suppose to pay him? What is this an apartment building or a luxury hotel?'
Inuyasha led her over to one of the elevators. Once again Kagome was left astounded at the magnificent décor. The elevator was practically half the size of her own bedroom at home. The walls where paned with gold framed mirrors that sparkled when the lights bounced off of them. Beautifully designed tiles covered the floor.
Kagome looked over at Inuyasha. He wore an expression of boredom and held his hands behind his back. Kagome didn't know how anyone could look so jaded while surrounded by such beauty. The Queen herself probably wouldn't have been able to stand in that elevator without gawking at the furnishings.
A 'ding' noise snapped her out of her observation and the doors opened. Inuyasha grabbed her arm and pulled her out of the elevator and down the hall. She didn't even get a chance to gaze at her surroundings for Inuyasha just kept tugging her along.
"No use wasting time waiting for you to stop gaping at this damn place," Inuyasha said. "You've already been fascinated with the lobby and the elevator. How 'bout we leave the hallway out of it."
After dragging her down the hall a little longer, he finally stopped in front of a mahogany door that read the number '82' and the names 'Sesshomaru & Inuyasha' in gold. Inuyasha rummaged through his pocket before pulling out a key. He unlocked the door and walked in with Kagome on his heel.
"Keyota will be here later with your bags," said Inuyasha as he threw his keys down onto a table by the door. "I'm going to have a shower."
Kagome simply nodded since she was once again left without words. The lobby and the elevator may have been beautiful but they were nowhere near as gorgeous as where she was now. The one room she was in at the moment looked to be where one would spend time just lounging around. The carpet was dark green and the walls were dark blue. A big screen TV complete with surround sound sat in the center of the room, while a big leather sofa set surrounded it. Lamps were on either side of the sofas.
Kagome walked into the room next to it. The kitchen. Stainless steel appliances engulfed the room. The cabinets were a granite colour, as were the countertops. Connected to the kitchen was what Kagome assumed was the dining room.
An elegant, polished dark wood table set resided in the center of the room capturing almost all of the attention. The walls were painted burgundy and the carpet was a deep purple. A candle chandelier provided the light from where it was placed above the table. Large exotic plants that seemed to crawl up the walls were positioned in each corner of the room. On the walls were many pictures. Some were drawn while others were actual photos.
A large photo in particular grabbed her attention. It was a picture of a family. A tall man with long silver hair, purple streaks across his face and amber eyes stood with his arm around a young woman. The woman had smooth, shiny black hair and bright brown eyes. She had her hand on the shoulder of a sturdy young teenager. The teen looked very much like the older man all except for a moon shaped marking on his forehead (AN: I don't know if Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's father has a moon marking thingy too but in this story he doesn't). His amber eyes were looking down at the hand on his shoulder and a scowl filled his features. The person who seemed to most interest her, was the little boy beside the teen. He was beaming brightly. Like the teenager, he had the main characteristics of the tall man in the background. But he also held a certain ecstasy that the others did not. His big amber eyes seemed to express his contentment and his wide smile conveyed his energy.
Kagome couldn't help but wonder what had happened to make that happy little child turn into the menace he was today. What could have possibly happened in his life to make him so closed up? She pondered on that thought for a little while longer before pulling her eyes away from the picture to continue her unguided tour around the apartment.
She walked down the hall connecting most of the rooms and halted at a closed door. 'I wonder what could be in here…' Thought Kagome. 'Oh! Maybe it's a mini library! I haven't read anything in along time might as well see what a place inhabited by men has to offer…' With the thought of a library convinced in her mind, she turned the knob…
What she saw in the room wasn't books. It seemed the room wasn't a library at all, but actually Inuyasha's room. Her eyes widened as she came face to… well butt with a very naked Inuyasha. He had his back turned but everything a backside has to offer was right there, out in the open. Her eyes unconsciously darted down then back up again. The floorboard beneath her squeaked and she let out a gasp.
Inuyasha's ears twitched at the sudden noise and he turned his head to see what had caused it.
"Ahhh! What the hell are you doing in here?!" he yelled as he grabbed a towel and wrapped it around his waist.
"I… I… I… was just looking around…" Kagome stuttered, her eyes still as wide as ever and her face a deep shade of red. "I didn't realize this was your room… I am so sorry! I really didn't mean to butt—BREAK in on you like that. Did I mention I was sorry?" Inuyasha simply starred at her speechless. His face wasn't any less red than hers.
"Well," Kagome began after an awkward moment of silence. "I guess I should um leave you to uh get ahem dressed then, shouldn't I? Okay well umm I'll see you later then…" With that she walked out of the room, closing the door behind her.
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