Chapter 15 – The Orphan Twins

"Kagome," Sesshoumaru asked through his end. He'd been worry that she might get lost or something worse. Who knew what was out on the streets at this time of night! He'd never have forgiven himself if something had happened to her. He waited for a moment and then asked trying not to sound to frightened, "What do you want Kagome?"

"Yeah um… Sesshoumaru could you come down and get me," she sighed before continuing, "and two kids I found?"

"Kids?" he asked.

"Well Chance found them but they're out the rain Sesshoumaru!" Kagome whined.

Rin and Shippo looked at each other. They could hear the man on the other side and wondered if they were married? Maybe they could get a mommy and a daddy? That would be wonderful! Then again the man named 'Sesshoumaru' could be really mean, which might mean they would be staying in the rain. They heard a sigh and hope filled their small bodies.

"You always seem to bring home something don't you Kagome?" Sesshoumaru said. Hearing Kagome huff he wondered if he should laugh, or stay silent?

Kagome glared down at the ground and hissed, "Come get me Sess!"

"Oh, so now you're using pet names? When did this happen Kags?" he mocked. He liked this; this was fun and amusing plus he might be able to get at her more then normal.

"Shut up!" Kagome growled.

"Am I getting under your skin Kags?" he was smirking she was sure! Sesshoumaru must have loved this and she wasn't going to let him. She glared harder at the ground and smirked herself when she got an idea.

Rin looked at Shippo before whispering in his ear, "Do you think they like each other?"

Shippo nodded before saying, "Yeah, since I don't think they're married anymore."

Rin nodded back and watched as Kagome huffed once again her eyes becoming darker in the light. She was curious about why Kagome wasn't cold in this rain? The woman was wearing only a short-sleeved blue shirt and leather jeans. Maybe it was the dog standing at her side and watching them that was keeping her warm? After all it was her now wearing the nice ladies jacket.

"Fine if you don't want to then I'll go walking deeper into unknown parts of Tokyo," Kagome sighed. She pouted down at Chance who raised his ears as if in wonder of what was happening.

Sesshoumaru quieted and then said, "Where are you Kagome?"

Kagome smiled before telling him her location and then saying, "See you when you get here Sessho." Then she hung the phone up and smirked. Looking over at the children she wondered what they were going to do until he got there?

oOo

Sesshoumaru glared down at the phone. HOW DARE SHE HANG UP ON HIM! He pondered on either leaving her there, or yelling at her later. Now he wasn't one for yelling but the goddamn woman was getting on his final nerve. Yes he wanted her as his but she held no right to hang up on him. He was Sesshoumaru Taisho, feared businessman, and cold hearted bastard. She was nothing but a single onna with little value until she caught his eye. She was a tiny little spark compared to his fire and was lucky to have such a fine businessman even looking her way. The nerve of that woman hanging up on him then again his mind pondered on something else. She didn't know of his attraction to her just that he liked to pick verbal fights with her. She had no idea that she held his attention all day and night. That in itself was proving a problem. He would need to tell her of his lust soon or he might find himself doing something very, very stupid. That didn't need to happen.

With a sigh he figured he best go pick the woman up. After all she was sitting in the rain probably catching a cold. He didn't need that now did he? No… he needed her healthy and able to work so he wasn't hovering over her every second. If she should get sick he'd want to stay by her side instead of going to work. He'd never missed a single day of work and yet this virgin woman was making him want to do that just by thinking about what it would be like should she catch a cold. How ridiculous yet it was ringing true in his mind.

oOo

Mika and Jaken watched as Sesshoumaru stormed from the house. She turned to the older man and asked, "Do you know what's gotten into him?"

Jaken looked up and shrugged, "I think Kagome called early. She might have said something that upset him." Jaken was pretty sure that was what it was. After the young lady had started living there Sesshoumaru seemed less tense until they began talking with one another. Then everything turned to hell.

"Well he'll have to get used to it," Mika huffed, "After all she does live here."

Jaken nodded and looked around once again. They both knew the look the young man was giving Kagome. It was the look of pure love, which meant he had fallen hard. However the man was too stubborn to ever realize such a thing and was always getting into some type of fight with her, "I believe Sesshoumaru-sama had mumbled something about picking her up."

"Ahh," Mika said. She held a glazed over look in her eyes and looked over at Jaken, "Maybe she said something like, 'Come get me before I get lost some more.' That usually works on a man his age. It might be the reason for his foul mood."

"Yes, but Sesshoumaru-sama is like that a lot anyway," Jaken sighed. Plus it was always them getting the bad side of Sesshoumaru-sama when he came home. It just wasn't fair, he'd spent many years working for his father now him and still the young boy showed no respect. Such a shame…

Mika patted his shoulder saying, "Someday Jaken he will give you the respect you deserve."

Jaken glanced at her and then shook his head. Like that would ever happen, it was Sesshoumaru Taisho they were talking about not the pope. That businessman didn't even have a nice bone in his body except until Kagome Ki came into the picture. Now it was like he had melted in the shimmering sun! "Hey how did you know what I was thinking?" he asked suddenly.

"Oh, you're always thinking about it Jaken. It's not hard to see since you always get a sad expression when you do," she laughed lightly.

Mika looked around the room once more. Her years of being here proved well once in a while and she knew Sesshoumaru-sama would come back either angered or pleased. More in likely angered since she had yet to see the young miss visit his personal room. You'd think that if they loved one another that they'd be sleeping with each other. Then again these were two hardheaded adults who both held different opinions. "So do you think he'll come back angry, or somewhat happy?" she asked.

"I will go with angry because he usually is. Not to mention that Miss Kagome doesn't have any experience with men," Jaken said.

Mika gasp, "How do you know that?"

Jaken looked at her suddenly realizing what she was getting at. He shook his head at her saying, "I heard Sesshoumaru-sama talking about it."

The maid sighed. That was a relief. At least it wasn't something gross, or worse him watching as Kagome did something very naughty saying to herself that she needed a man or didn't want to be a virgin anymore.

oOo

Naraku took a glance out the window. It was still raining but that didn't matter to him. Rain wasn't one of his favorite things but it wasn't like he could change the weather suddenly. Plus he had better things to think about. His mind was telling him that he should be going after Sesshoumaru and Kagome but he couldn't help and have fun with Menomaru and Kagura first.

His team had already hacked into Taisho Corps computer system to find out if there was a way to make it fall. Sesshoumaru held his company tight since he could only make out a few ways and each was more boring then the last. Everyday Sesshoumaru was making his company better so most of the ways were gone with the wind now. Then he couldn't find an address for Kagome Ki, which itself was pretty strange. Then he'd found a file saying she now lived with Sesshoumaru, which just made it easier for him.

Then he was messing with Menomaru. Right under his nose too since the boy had no idea what was happening. It was fun playing with the 'thought' big businessman who was actually just a baka underneath. The boy didn't even realize that everyday he was taking piece by piece of his company. Pretty soon the boy would come to terms with him Naraku running Howling Inc. Not that he wanted to but it was always good to have more of something then everyone else.

He wondered what Kagura was doing. He was surprised that she was still trying to avoid him. He'd called many times only to get his little sister Kanna. She was a good child but she was also a little strange after their parents past away. Not that he cared in the least but she was the only person who got his attention when he decided to give it to her.

His older sister was trying everything in her power to stay away from him. Not like he blamed her since she could usually tell when someone was setting her up. More in likely she could see right through his little 'offer' and wasn't going to take it. She never seemed like the type to come running to 'family' when in trouble. She would figure it out and if she didn't then he'd make sure she never worked inside of Tokyo again! It would be so much fun to pull small things on her, making her life worse then it is already. Then all of a sudden fire her for no reason, make one up and see her leave Tokyo completely. After all it wasn't like he wanted her there! Sure he might take care of Kanna if she were to stay out of his way, not ask for much, and stay quiet when she knew too much. Then and only then would he ever let that little albino inside of his home. Though it wasn't like she was saying much anyway, she was always quiet, and normally never said anything. It was like she died along with their parents.

Sighing he cast an eerie glance out the window. His eyes darkened in the lighting, causing it to seem almost black in color. Why was it that everyone wanted something from him? Menomaru wanted him to get rid of Taisho, while Kagura wanted him to get rid of Ki. Then there were numerous women who wanted something from him. The only people he never saw were people who didn't know him, and his enemies. Taisho being one of them, though the businessman never seemed like the type to ask for help in anything.

His mind once again visited Kagome Ki. She was a strange little woman that was for sure. Her mind seemed to be like a fire that bled instead of burned. Meaning that she knew what she wanted but then again she wasn't sure about a lot of things. She wasn't that bad looking but she wasn't his type. The girl was too curvy, she wasn't tall enough, and she needed to lose at least ten pounds. Not that she was fat or anything just he didn't like his women to have muscles, it only meant they could fight back. Her eyes caught his attention though. Anyone in their right mind wouldn't turn down a woman with those eyes. Damn if she were to come to him on her knees begging for him he'd probably take her. Thoughs electric eyes seemed to flash and glisten both when she was in the light and the dark.

It was such a shame he'd have to get rid of a rare treat.

Really he didn't but for once he was going to help Kagura. Only because Taisho seemed to be close to Kagome, which meant you strike the girl you strike Taisho harder then he ever thought. Somewhere Naraku knew that Kagome Ki would be the key to bringing down Sesshoumaru Taisho but he couldn't see himself doing it. Maybe he should just let Kagura have her way with the little girl? No, knowing Kagura she'd kill the poor girl thus making her strange eyes close forever. True he couldn't have cared if he never saw them but now that he had it was like bang nooo…

His head drifted backward at an angle as he gazed up at the wall. Closing his eyes he allowed his head to shake slightly. Sure he was the bad guy but why in the hell did everything end up on his shoulders? Why is it that everything was dropped at his feet? It was like no one, no one could ever do anything for them self…

With a groan he decided it best to close shop for the night and go home. It wasn't like he needed to be there all day, and besides his employees, or at least the special employees would take care of things while he was away.

oOo

"I wonder?" she said.

"Not this again," he groaned.

She turned to him sharply snapping, "What if you don't want to hear about it then leave!"

"Sango, my love," Miroku said, "don't be that way."

When his hand came in contact with her ass once more she mumbled about stupid men and only using the head inside their pants to think. "HENTAI!" she hollered when he began rubbing her thigh, and ass while placing kisses on her neck. Sure if they were at home and she was in the mood then it would be fine. However they weren't and Miroku had not turned her on as of yet.

"What were you saying again dear?" Miroku asked rubbing his cheek.

"I said 'I wonder'," she raised her eyebrow to see what he would say.

"And…" he drew out?

Sango huffed before saying, "Have you ever seen the way Kagome looks at our boss? Have you ever noticed the tiny glances he gives her while they're in public?"

Miroku groaned and shook his head. "No Sango," he said. Truly he didn't know what she was getting at. After all why would 'Sesshoumaru-sama' lord of all things bad want Kagome Ki good girl to the extreme?

"Well maybe you're near sighted because I have! I see all the small glances he gives her and the way he watches her from the corner of his eye," Sango rumbled on, "The little glances that Kagome gives back. The way she melts in his presence even if she doesn't notice it. They seem to be more relaxed in each others presence."

"Really?" Miroku said as if amazed, "Then why are they always at each others throats?"

"We were before we were married," Sango said sharply.

Miroku looked saddened saying, "We were?"

"Yes, you wouldn't stop touching me, even after I told you 'no' many, many times that I would not 'bear your children'," she huffed.

Miroku shook his head totally changing his attitude. "So what are we going to do about it?" he asked in his most dangerous voice.

"Miroku honey, don't try to act bad, it doesn't work," Sango mumbled, "at least not here."

Miroku eyed her pouting softly before nodding. They done this many times before and with each it was like things got a little more excited. Sango was always that way, always running around or doing bad things that shook his body; made his blood burn for that passion. It was like he melted when her brown eyes landed upon him, but he kept his cool trying not to seem out of place, though he'd already done that.

"Hmmm… Nazuna is probably seen it by now and working on something," his wife mumbled, "I bet I could come up with something to help her. After all I'm sure that they belong together, its like they're a struggling pair of teens going out for the first time…"

Miroku watched her rumble on about different things that she could do concerning different methods she'd seen Nazuna use before. With a sigh he decided it best to leave her be until she called her friend, or quite talking with herself. So patting her hand he went off in search of an old friend.

She watched him go a gleam in her eyes shining brighter then ever. They would be perfect for each other she knew. They were the perfect pair; Sesshoumaru could do anything for Kagome, and Kagome could help the businessman calm down a bit… or more. They would see after she was done with them that they were meant for each other, like it was said, 'the world is full of people, but only one is made for you.' She was sure that they were made for one another, and that they would easily come together. Sure at first it might be like a thunderstorm knowing Kagome but afterward things would only get better. She would need to call Nazuna right away…

oOo

Kagome smiled as she climbed into the car. The children were in the back with Chance, who after much fuss from Sesshoumaru was put in the back. It wasn't like she could just leave her little puppy out in the rain now was it? No… and not even Sesshoumaru was going to change that.

Chance wagged his tail, his head on Rin's lap while he sat on the small floor space. His long tongue grazed across the girl's hand causing a fit of giggles to burst forth. Rin patted the dog's head once more, and gently pushed him toward Shippo since her lap was getting really hot from his thick fur.

Shippo gladly allowed the dog to lick at his fingers. He loved dogs! This one was no different, except that it was really big and scary at a distance. Up close though the dog was merely a big softy at heart. He laughed petting the wet fur that produced a very bad smelling scent. Though not to bad the dog would need a bath in a few days.

Sesshoumaru was in a state of disbelief. He just had to pick the woman who was soft hearted and would do anything for anyone trust-worthy, didn't he? Sometimes the woman confused him to hell and back! With a small sigh he began driving back toward the mansion. He couldn't believed he'd allowed a wet dog to sit in his car, but thoughs big blue eyes staring up at him in hope were to hard to say 'no' to. Like he became tongue tied all of a sudden and couldn't say a thing…

Her hand lightly brushed against his, which was upon the armrest as he drove. It was a nice feeling but strange in a way. It didn't produce sexual thoughts… just ones of holding her hand with his. It was like a happy feeling had come over him when he actually did grab her hand putting a little pressure into the contact.

Rin and Shippo watched as the adults held hands. They weren't married, or didn't act like it but they did seem to like each other. Now all they had to do was make them like them too! That shouldn't be too hard, they both thought. After all, the lady named Kagome was very nice and did a lot of good things for what they'd seen.

She sat back staring at their intertwined fingers as Sesshoumaru pulled her hand a bit. She blushed, or at least felt the blush run across her face. Looking back at the children she noticed they looked like they hadn't noticed anything out of the ordinary. She didn't want them to start thinking Sesshoumaru was her husband or something!

She smiled before asking, "So what were you doing out in the rain at this time of night?"

"Umm…" Rin said looking over at her brother for help. She didn't want to tell them they didn't have a home and had run away from people trying to help them. She couldn't, no she could but she didn't want to.

Shippo paled looking up at the concerned eyes of Kagome. He wished to tell her yes, because maybe they would finally have a home but… but something just wouldn't allow him to say anything. It was like his throat had just closed up without his knowledge.

Kagome shifted a bit so she could look back better. Her face was one of concern when she said, "You didn't run away did you? Your parents would probably be very worried if you had…"

She was going to continue when Rin shook her head as a 'no'. Well then why were they out in the rain at this time of night? She narrowed her eyes asking, "Then tell me why you were alone?"

"We… we… don't have any… parents," Shippo choked out. His mouth felt dry like he knew that these people would take them back to the orphanage.

"That's terrible!" Kagome cried. She looked between the two and then back at Sesshoumaru with big eyes. She didn't want to just drop them off somewhere she wanted to at least give them a room for the night. Surely the man beside her would allow that?

"Kagome," Sesshoumaru said. He knew what she was going to ask and didn't like it. Orphans in his home! No… but those eyes, his mind went into a small battle when he sighed.

"Oh, thank you Sesshoumaru," Kagome cheered.

She looked up at Sesshoumaru her eyes shining and he told himself he wished to see her like this more often. To see her pretty face smiling up at him in happiness, not in anger, to see the way her face just lit up whenever she was told she could have her way. However she wasn't going to get her own way all the time, there were times when he too needed to have something.

"So do you guys have somewhere you stay?" Kagome asked.

Shippo nodded before saying, "We live at the large orphanage near the bridge."

Kagome looked down in concentration before asking, "Why'd you run away then?"

Rin sniffled a little saying, "No one wants us. We're twins who were given to the orphanage because our father died, and our mother is nowhere to be found…"

"I see," Kagome said, "and I'm not going to hold that against you."

Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes. Of course she wouldn't! Look at all the things she'd done to him already! Sure most of them she didn't know about but she was doing them and that was the point!

"Well for now you'll stay with me," Kagome said. She wasn't going to tell a couple of kids that they'd done something wrong, or stupid. It would be like telling a dog to sit for days at a time. At least in her book it would be, and she wasn't going to do that to them. So smiling she rubbed her hand against Sesshoumaru silently telling him he'd made her happier then ever.

That slight contact made his fingers tingle. It was like she'd just sucked his fingers into her mouth swirling them around her tongue. The thought made his mouth water as he caught Chance turning around to lay his head unto their hands. It was like the dog knew that he liked the woman and was trying to get him to do something more. Not with the children here, he scowled.

"Is something wrong Sesshoumaru?" Kagome asked suddenly knocking him from his thoughts. He shook his head and watched as Kagome turned once more to talk with the children. Strange, but he had a feeling that sooner or later those same twins would be living within his home as well. Like that wasn't bad enough, Kagome would make him so things together with them that would probably end up in being… fun.

Kagome laughed as they talked together. She liked these twins and was determined that these would be her first children. Sure they weren't actually her children but hey they seemed like great kids. Maybe she get Sesshoumaru into the idea, and maybe just maybe she could get him to start playing the role of daddy…