Chapter 4 – Drunk
Kagome stood in front of her mirror looking at her face. Sighing she touched the new bruise upon her skin. She didn't know why but for the first time since high school she wanted to kick someone's ass. Another sigh escaped her mouth as she narrowed her eyes. Yes she felt the sudden anger that she thought she'd gotten over long ago. Apparently she hadn't and if she ever saw Kagura again she would show her why you don't mess with the bad girl.
Well at least she had been back then. Only a few years ago her peers had forced her to become bad. It was either that or get beat up everyday by others. She decided to go with choice one; it had been the better one in her opinion. Glancing one more time she raised a hand to flatten her hair. It was a real mess, and she grabbed the hair brush to brush through the newly formed rats. She hated when that happened. Even using the new conditioner that was supposed to make her hair rat free for five days nothing worked. Maybe that was one of her many flaws; wait of course it was.
She looked up one last time as her mind returned to her past. She had become the bad girl, or bitch of the school. Plus she had never been able to go for the good boys either. Her personality made her want the boys that fueled the fire; that kicked ass; that made her soul burn with excitement; an all out bad boy. She couldn't get enough of them. Even Hojo in the end had ended up being a bad boy, a very bad boy.
Kagome giggled at a memory she held within her mind. She could easily remember the days when she would go to school with one boyfriend and leave school with another. She never could keep one, well that was until Hojo road up on his black motorcycle and pulled down his sunglasses checking her out. He had been bad, but always said he could wait for her that never happened.
Flashback
Kagome Ki the bitch of Blair's High walked toward school. Josh her newest fling walked close by dark sunglasses over his eyes. He really was a good-looking one, and he was just the type she liked.
She glanced over at her boy toy and smiled but frowned when he smirked. Looking away she narrowed her eyes, they were all alike. Every one of them thought that she was some kind of plaything. Well she wouldn't be with him very long.
School past quickly and she stayed far away from Josh. She had seen the confused look he gave her at lunch when she sat with her friends. Not that it mattered really; he was through, no longer with her. Of course he wasn't told of this yet but soon enough he would know and then he wouldn't be a happy boy anymore.
Her arm was wrapped around her new toy as she walked from the school. As she past the doors she saw Josh leaning against the wall. He looked up and started toward her, stopping once he was before her.
"What's going on girl?" Josh said in a low seductive voice.
Kagome glanced up and held tighter to her boyfriend. "Sorry Josh it's not working out and well meet Tuck," she said stroking Tuck's arm. She really liked this new bad boy, and he was new to the school.
"Whatever," Josh bit out as he rounded toward the sidewalk and began walking away. Kagome could tell that he was pissed off from the flame burning in his eye. They held a passion wanting to be released and set out in the world. Not that it mattered to her she'd done it many times before.
End Flashback
Her memory was one she wouldn't lose. She could remember all the times she did these things. They were perfect and she would cherish them. Mainly because through the years her bad side began to disappear and she settle down from her high life and the bad side, which she loved more then anything… then. Now you wouldn't even know it was the same person. Her mind still wouldn't allow her to go out with a good boy though it was against her nature.
Looking at the clock she squealed and ran for the door. If she didn't speed it up she'd be late for work! Sesshoumaru was going to kill her if she didn't get there in time. She had never been late and she wasn't going to start now, so running for the door she clicked the lock closed and slammed the door never skipping a beat out. She ran for the stairs since the elevator would take to long. Running for her car she jumped in and starting the damn thing, before speeding off own the road.
Arriving she turned the wheel thus turning into her parking space. After that she jumped out pressing the automatic lock button on her keys and running off toward the entrance. She made it inside and saw a few people wave at her. "Sorry can't talk I'm going to be late," she called as she pressed the up button on the elevator hoping for once it didn't take forever.
The car arrived and she bound inside and pressed the floor number followed by the close door button. Her head tilted back on the metal as she waited for the damn thing to get to her floor. Well really it was Sesshoumaru's floor but who cared as long as she got to work on time. As soon as the doors opened she slide out and onto floor 25 running up to Nazuna's desk.
"I'm here, am I late?" Kagome asked breathless. She was panting and looked up at her amused friend.
Nazuna shook her head and said, "Sesshoumaru-sama wishes to see you and told me to give you the message once you got here… if you got here. I swear Kagome one more minute and you would have been late, can you cut it any closer?"
"Shut up Nazuna," Kagome growled as she walked over to Sesshoumaru office door. Before walking in she whipped the sweat from her brow and ran a finger through her hair. Knocking lightly she began to open the door when it suddenly flew open.
Sesshoumaru stood there in his usual color suit. He looked down at the small woman and motioned for her to come inside. "Miss Kagome I'm glad you're here, I almost thought you had skipped work," he said amused at the beat look she was sporting.
"You get here in less then ten minutes and lets see how you look," Kagome said under her breath. She knew exactly what had amused him and it angered her.
"Well Kagome I wanted to say that I'm impressed. I don't become so for many people but yesterday you did just that. I must say most women wouldn't have just stood there and allowed Kagura to say such things. Plus it was also impressing that you didn't fight back when hit, though the fire within your eyes proved that you did indeed want to. I am… glad to hear that you did such a thing because by doing so you earned yourself and I respect from some of the highest-ranking businessmen. That isn't easy and I would like to say I was glad to take you," Sesshoumaru sighed once done. He had never done such a thing before but she had earned him more respect with his peers. By doing so he was happy to say the things he had.
"Thank you Sesshoumaru-sama," Kagome said. Truly she was speechless besides what she just said but she did manage to say what she did.
"Very well, go do, whatever it is you must do now," Sesshoumaru said waving his hand dismissing her from the room. Instantly he noticed the fire return to her eye as she rose from her seat and walked toward his desk. "Is there something you need Kagome," he said annoyed.
"Don't you dare dismiss me like some dog after your little speech. I am not your pet and won't put up with it even if I do work for you," Kagome growled out and walked away.
"Do you know who you speak to, Ka-go-me?" Sesshoumaru said rising from his seat and glaring at her. His voice was deathly calm but he knew it didn't affect her.
"Yes Sesshoumaru-sama I know who I speak. However you don't seem to understand that I might work for you but I'm not your personal pet," Kagome said closing the door once she left the room.
oOo
Sesshoumaru sat back down not sure what had just happened. He was losing control and because of a woman. This is not good, he thought as he picked up the file Nazuna had brought to his attention. He had already told himself it must not happen again but he couldn't stop it. Though not very their little fights were starting to arouse him. Damn I need a frustration reliever, went through his mind as he rubbed his temples. That was it. Maybe if he got some nice looking bitch and fucked her thoughts of this little Kagome would leave. Yeah that was it, he would go down to one of the clubs and pick out a good-looking whore and then fuck the hell out of her. Hopefully then he would be able to go back to his own life, the way it used to be. Glad with his choice he smirked knowing that he could probably find someone way better looking then Kagome Ki and get a bit of sex out of it too. Yeah a woman who could move with the beat of the music, and an extra swing in her hips would easily get rid of these impure thoughts.
oOo
Kagome glance out of her office when the elevator opened, and when the person walked out she squealed. "Sango!" Kagome giggled out as she ran up to her friend. Running up to her she hugged the surprised Sango.
The young brown hair and brown-eyed onna giggled when she realized who this person was. She hugged Kagome back giggling the whole time. "Kagome it's been so long. I didn't know you were working here," Sango explained as she pushed away from Kagome slowly.
Kagome laughed out as she looked at her friend. "It has been so long since I last saw you Sango," Kagome smiled brightly as she heard a door open.
Sesshoumaru stood at his doorway looking at the scene in boredom. He raised an eyebrow when Sango looked around nervously. "Yes, Mrs. Monk?" he asked looking at her.
"Yes, I have a document concerning the company that I found upon the computer. I believe someone has hacked in recently because this wasn't there the last time I check the computer files Sesshoumaru-sama," Sango said walking forward and handing the document out to him.
"Thank you Mrs. Monk," Sesshoumaru nodded in approval and watched as Sango went back to ask Kagome somewhere. His interest was perked when he heard what she was saying.
"Kagome you want to come to one of the clubs tonight? It will be fun and we can go with just the other girls. I've kept in touch with everyone but you from 'your bad girl' group. You know Nazuna, Ayu, Yumi, Ayame, and Icy," Sango giggled.
Kagome laughed out again and said, "That would be so fun. I haven't anyone but Nazuna, you, and Ayame for years." Kagome couldn't believe that for once she was going to see her friends again. "I wear my old school outfit, you know the black one," Kagome grinned as Sango looked surprised but grinned as well.
"You've still got it in you Kagome," Sango said before turning and walking toward the elevator. "I'll call you later on ok," Sango called back. She knew Nazuna's number so it wouldn't be so hard to get Kagome's later.
Kagome had mumbled, "When you work here oh yeah," before yelling out, "Ok I'll see you then."
"Kagome could you kindly get back to work, I believe your phone is ringing," Sesshoumaru said bored like usual. His mind turned to what Sango had said; "You've still got it in you Kagome." What had that meant? Was Kagome some type of cold-hearted bitch underneath all that softness? Smirking devilishly he told himself he'd like to see that side of her. Maybe she'd be worse then him or better yet a real bitch that wouldn't take anything from anyone. That would be very fun to see indeed.
He glanced out the window behind his desk. You could see the high buildings off in the distance for miles. Also from his point of view you could see the park that his mother used to take him to. It was a lovely place; with ivy hanging off rocks from the slightly hidden waterfall, tall oak trees, green grass, and flower fields all over the small distance. He could remember the days of actually running around those fields as his parents watched from a short distance away.
Shaking his head he got rid of those memories. Some of the only memories he held were of his mother. It wasn't something he liked to remember, because once he remembered his mother then he remembered how she left and Inuyasha was born. Sighing he tossed the document onto the desk before sitting down to look through it. Really he had to wonder what Sango had found that wasn't in the computers before now. Plus who the hell would hack into his system?
oOo
Kagome walked to her car later on that night. She was dressed in a black pair of baggy jeans, and a black shirt. The shirt had a rose on the back with a small barely noticeable dragon wrapped around the stem. The rose was blood red, and went well with her hair. She'd dyed the red tips back into it and let it hang loosely around her shoulders. Grinning evilly she climbed into her car and started it so she could pick up the others. They'd managed to get Ayame, Nazuna, and Yumi to agree but the others said they had night shift or were spending time with their husbands.
Running a hand through her hair Kagome drove off down the street. She was to pick up Nazuna and then get directions to Sango's, and then go to Ayame's to get directions to Yumi's. It was like always, getting directions cause she didn't know where to go. Well she used to but now she didn't know where the hell she was going.
Reaching Nazuna's didn't take long and she easily found her friend. Nazuna wore a long purple skirt with a blue dragon on the side, and a dark blue shirt that buttoned up the top. Their school symbol symbolizing they were apart of Kagome's group had been the dragon of any kind anywhere and even now wore it with pride.
Nazuna pointed out the way to Sango's and they found her wearing red like she used to. A golden dragon on her right sleeve, and a pair of baggy red jeans since Sango and Kagome were never ones to wear skirts, it just wasn't their style. She stepped in with a, "Hey Kags, Nazi!"
"Hey Sang," Nazuna laughed after she said it. They'd all picked out nicknames from their true names way back when. Even Yumi who went by Yu, and Ayu who just went by Aa, Ayame has chose to let her friends call her Yame, and Icy had gone by Ice but you sounded out the 'e' like it where an 'sssss'. They all grinned whenever using the names because for so long they'd been apart and now they were coming back together. Such a lovely thing it is.
They went to Ayame's next, she wore a darker color of orange. She was going with them because she really wanted to get back with her friends. Though her date with Hiten was in a few days she wanted to spend time with her friends first. Her black jeans hung loose, with a fire dragon on the side pocket. She smirked and said, "Hey guys."
Sango sang to the radio as it played. Kagome always brought along a tape of their favorites to play when they went out on things like this. "Oh take a right here Kags," Sango said with a bored look. As soon as they got to Yumi's they saw her waiting out on the sidewalk.
"Oh so you know how to get to Yumi's too?" Kagome asked.
"Yeah," Sango yawned.
Yumi wore green. A strikingly bright green design upon the front of her black shirt, and green shorts for her outfit. Her shoes would be wear you found her dragon figure, as she always wore the same pair of shoes. "Yeah even after school I still had the same size shoe so I wore these sneakers. Once the old ones were to old to wear I went out and bought some more and took the dragon off those and put it onto these, see," Yumi explained as she propped her feet up on the seat in front of her.
"Hey Yu, get your fucking feet away from my head," Kagome scowled when a thought popped into her head. "So which club we going to tonight?" she asked looking into the mirror to see Sango's face. A smile formed on her lips once Sango answered.
"Go to 'The Hangout' Kags we haven't been there in years. What has it been five, six years since we actually entered the place," Sango said smiling the whole time. 'The Hangout' as they had dubbed their favorite club was only a mile away and had the best music. The lights were always flashing and there was a bar off to the corner. It was a nice little place and Keade worked there, maybe she still did but it had been so long they couldn't tell you one way or another.
Once they pulled up they climbed out and were greeted with gasps. It had been many a year since the dragon group as people called them came a knocking. Now though to have them back and looking not a day older then they had back when they first came was truly something to see. Especially for people who still worked there from back when the girls hung out almost every night, of the summer. They were greeted respectfully and everyone who saw their mark knew they weren't to be messed with.
"I'm gonna grab a drink how 'bout you guys?" Kagome said looking back at her friends. They shook their heads 'no' and went straight for the dance floor. Figures, she thought as she approached the bar.
"Hello miss, how may I help you?" a young man said. He held a glass within his hand and a rag in the other whipping it clean.
"Get me a White Russian and kid can I ask you somethin'," Kagome said looking down at him. He was only a few inches shorter but still his size was nothing like Kagome.
He looked up and nodded saying, "Of course miss." He said it in a happy tone that made Kagome shake her head.
"Does a woman named Keade still work here?" Kagome asked when her drink was set in front of her. She saw the downhearted look the boy gave and wondered what was wrong.
"No, I'm afraid Keade has past on. She was my grandmother and I took over her work here at the bar. It was after all her building and now it belongs to me, though I barely deserve it," he said scowling down at the counter.
"I see. That's too bad, Keade was a good person she helped me a lot," Kagome said taking a sip of her drink. After that depressing news she asked for another drink something with more alcohol to it. It didn't take much to get Kagome buzzed and after her next drink she rubbed at her temples. Sure she seemed fine but she could feel the effects of the drinks taking its toll. She knew that by the end of the night she'd be drunk.
She knew after the first few drinks she should have stopped. Hell she knew she should have stopped after the first one. She couldn't though; not after hearing her favorite person was dead. Kaede had helped her through the years and kept her from making a lot of really bad choices. Keade had kept her sane. It was really hard to hear that she was gone.
Standing Kagome went out to the dance floor easily finding her friends and began dancing to the beat. It was a fast rhythm and with the alcohol making her movements have a little more grace she began to dance.
oOo
Sesshoumaru walked inside wearing black. He hated going to these places. There were too many people but right now he was on a mission. He went to sit at the bar and saw a young woman move away a sway added to her hips as she wavered a bit. His eyebrow came up and he smirked, it wasn't hard for him to tell the onna had too much to drink in one night.
"Can I get you anything sir?" came a voice. He turned and saw the bartender behind him.
"Not tonight," Sesshoumaru said and sat down. He looked out at the crowd when he saw the same black clothed onna dancing perfectly with the beat. His eyes sparkled as he watched the vixen dance around with her friends.
The bartender looked at the silver haired man. He asked, "Are you looking for something important?" He knew that look very well and figured the man was looking for someone to score with. Well it wasn't his business but he did need to keep an eye out just in case the man wanted more then to just have sex with a willing whore. It wouldn't be good business to have someone who wanted to take someone by force in his bar.
"You could say that," Sesshoumaru said annoyed and stood. His attention was on the onna before him and he began walking toward her. She was moving right in time with the beat and she had just the right form for him. Though her hair made him remember someone he shook it off and tapped her on the shoulder.
"Buzz off," the woman stated never once turning toward him. He scowled and wondered why she had such an attitude. He looked around and noticed something; they all had dragon's on their clothes. Were they some type of gang? Then he saw her; Nazuna was staring at him and then at the onna before him.
It hit him then and he reached out grabbing ahold of the woman's shoulder. "Hey jackass back off," was heard over the music but he paid no heed and turned her to face him. His eyes showed shock while his face showed nothing. Standing before him was Kagome and by her smell she had had too much alcohol for one night.
"Sesshoumaru-sama," Kagome's breath hitched as she stared up at him. She couldn't believe she'd just called her boss a 'jackass'. Not very good language if you want to keep a job. She glanced up again not completely knowing what was happening. The alcohol was taking over and she tilted her head back trying to fight off the effects when darkness over took her mind her body finally shutting down to rest for the night.
Her scent was over powering him because she smelled strongly of liquor. She also looked ready to fall flat on the floor any minute. His mind took a detour and forgot all about his plan as he watched her grimace with her eyes closed before she fell into his arms. He held her a little confused but shook it off picking her put in his arms.
"Nazuna I will take Kagome home," Sesshoumaru said strongly. His voice never wavered and he wasn't about to let anyone tell him otherwise. Looking down at Kagome he made sure she wouldn't fall while he held her. He didn't know why but as soon as he saw her condition he no longer cared if he needed a stress/frustration reliever. All that mattered was making sure Kagome was all right until morning.
"Then let me take her car back to her house Sesshoumaru," Nazuna said. She really didn't feel like putting in the 'sama' after seeing him holding her so closely. Another plan formed in her mind but she shook it off. This is not the time or place, was her only thought as she dug into Kagome's pocket pulling out her keys.
All three of them watched as Kagome was carried away from them. All thoughts were the same thing as Sesshoumaru disappeared into the crowd. I hope Kagome's ok, was running through their heads like a wild fire as they stood there. After a while they too began the journey home. It just didn't feel right having fun while Kagome was with Sesshoumaru going to his home.
