Received my first minor flame. So I went back to edit it all. Hope it is up to standards now. If there are mistakes, at least give me the chapters, if not specific paragraphs within.
Kagome was suddenly aware of her wide eyes and the part gape of her mouth. With a shake of her head, she cast her long bangs into her face. The down turned position of her head half-hid her humiliated blush. Kagome couldn't believe she been staring! He was familiar, so similar actually, but then again completely different in his personality. He was…attractive, but not more so than the others searching her affection. Why was he so different? Kagome frowned at her own actions, she was being stupid. All through high school she'd been surrounded by striking people all her life. Her school was a small one, but almost every person going there cared significantly about their appearance. The girls would go into a rant about the new make up or shampoo that was said to cure some stupid problem. Then presto! It would transform you magically into a beautiful geisha that would have all the boys falling for you! Totally crap really…
Sesshoumaru looked pointedly at her, not conveying his confusion for her uncomfortable stance. He was used to making people squirm and most women would be fawning over him by now. Sesshoumaru looked at the girl next to her. She didn't seem to be affected at all; only her lips were thinned, obviously holding in her amusement. Sesshoumaru raised a brow that had disappeared underneath his hanging bangs that were split at the center. Two cerulean eyes poked out from behind the thin strips of black curtain. The young woman opened her mouth and lifted her bottom lip to blow her bothersome bangs out of her face. She made a funny spectacle and when she found his smirk, gave up the tirade to simply sweep them aside with her gloved hands.
She breathed in deeply, the red slinking from her cheek bones. Kagome scrunched her nose; this man wouldn't get to her, not like before. It was obvious that he was confused at first, but now amused with her childish actions. She was twenty-two, younger than him no doubt, but she was no child!
Sango stood off to the side watching the interaction. She covered her mouth with the side of her hand, her fingers curled in towards her palm. Her other arm wrapped around her ribs, as she shook from the laughter she was holding in. It was hilarious. The stoic man raised his eyebrow at her and Kagome was acting like a high school girl meeting a hot guy for the first time. Kagome scowled, she could hear Sango's sort of silent chortling only a few feet to her right. She breathed in gently, the cold air permeating her lungs with oxygen. Then she bowed showing her respect to her elder, but most likely only by a few odd years.
"Konban'wa sir, my name is Higurashi Kagome."
Sesshoumaru bowed and returned the favor.
"Takarashi Sesshoumaru."
Sesshoumaru gauged her reaction closely, but there was none. The only response was a smile and introduction of the others standing in their small semi-circle. Did she not know of him? How exhilarating, but perhaps she was pretending she didn't? Many have tried to feign ignorance to him. Kids always did that. You want some of your friend's candy, but you know they would never give you a piece. So you say you haven't ever tried it and they say that it's great. Then they let you try some. It is brilliant, for a child and pathetic for a grown person to apply such underhanded tricks.
But she didn't seem the type. Kagome offered a smile after learning his name and put it to memory. Then she introduced Sango. Sango graciously bowed in greeting to the man. Sango studied him. She would never have guessed the new owner of Taka Tech. would be so young. It was almost unbelievable. He was absolutely gorgeous! But she had never seen him around the past owner, Inutaisho. It was strange that the heir would never be present with his, no doubt, father to as they say, 'learn the ropes.'
"Sesshoumaru-san, this is Kohaku and Shippou."
Rin used the formal suffix of his name, which she always did of her own volition to Sesshoumaru's proud astonishment. Normally, he would have expected 'Sess-chan' as she called him at home, but no- he didn't even need to brief her of this issue. She just knew. It then hit him, how similar this Kagome person was to his Rin. Almost uncanny.
"They both attend my school."
Sesshoumaru only gave a nod in acceptance. He studied the boys closer. The elder of the two averted his gaze in nervousness, but the smaller boy, the one with red hair didn't. This one looked him right in the eyes. In fact his green eyes moved back and forth. It was a childish motion to try and look him in both eyes at once. He supposed this one was Shippou smirked at him with a gleam in his eyes. What did he know that Sesshoumaru didn't?
Kagome was startled at such a formal introduction by his daughter. Obviously he was someone of importance or else she would have called him a nickname or even just father. Kagome never called her father with such a formal name; while he was living always Kagome could feel her heart drop by just thinking of him. She was always the closest to him and the most affected.
Sango snickered. How Kagome could not know of the Takarashi family? How could she forget, after all she did...Sango dropped this thought immediately. To bring that up only brought Kagome pain, not closure. But her friend truly did live in the feudal ear then her brows knitted. Kagome's eyes were leveled down, a mist swirling in their irises. The periwinkle hue was unmistakable. She was thinking of her father. Sango's heart reached out to her friend. Kagome still wasn't over the man's death, even after all these years that have passed.
Sesshoumaru frowned. This woman's emotions changed so quickly. Her boyfriend must go through loops to keep up with her. He smirked; he was in a good mood. He tucked his hands in his pockets and shifted his weight to his heels and then back again. His lips thinned, obviously something was bothering her, but he and Rin had to get going. It was time to get home; he had a proper dinner planned.
Shippou looked on blankly. He had no idea what was going on, only that his mother figure was upset again. But he also knew that the only thing he would do was giving her a hug and leave her to herself for a while. Shippou tugged on her pant leg, to which she responded with kneeling down to his level. He then wrapped his arms around her neck in a brief, but meaningful embrace before releasing her once again.
Then after his name and person had been introduced, he offered his own hand for a shake. He was never one to bow; it was too ancient a tradition. Then he grabbed Kohaku's jacket tail and gave a tug. He gestured his head to the side in the direction of the see-saws. Kohaku looked up with a half smile and bowed low to the male in front of him. This man was very successful and intuitive. Kohaku had read many newspaper and internet articles on him. But also, working at Taka Tech. was a goal of his and he would make the proper impression now.
Afterwards Kohaku peered at Rin and tipped his head to the side in question. Rin followed that tip of his head with her own, tilting it cutely to the side. Her pony tail lifted away from her head and bobbed in the wind. But before she could ask her guardian for permission, he answered her.
"A few more minutes, Rin. Then we must go."
A smile spread across her lips and her face warmed with happiness. She raced away with her new found friend. Sesshoumaru felt a new feeling welled in his chest. Was it jealousy? Ridiculous! But it was true, he was jealous of his girl's attention being split from him, he had to admit it. This wasn't normal for him and he wasn't used to it, but there was…what was this? Could he also be happy that she…? Yes- damn it all he was happy she was getting along with others her age. That was what she deserved.
Kagome smiled, watching the children play in the middle of the play ground not that far from where they were standing. Kohaku, being the oldest and largest, was on one end of the see-saw with Rin and Shippou on the other together. Kohaku would give a powerful lift off the ground causing the other two to descend towards the earth. Rin, being shorter than her male counterpart Kohaku, dropped her legs as low as possible to push them back up. But Shippou's added weight and shorter stature didn't help their cause, but none the less, the three were laughing gaily.
"Precious…"
The words were spoken in a soft, whispery tone. Sesshoumaru glanced at the one known as Kagome, who had stepped beside him a suitable distance away. Her eyes were narrowed gently with care projected from those orbs. He could see the soft swirls of color shaping as if to suit her mood of joy. A light blue color tempted the darker depths making a tie-dye result.
"Don't you think?"
Her smiling gaze turned to attend him and his bored one pierced her. Kagome's thoughts went rampant. Where had see she seen those eyes before? They were so familiar...perhaps he had a brother? But more importantly…the color was that of gold, in every instance. They were hard, cold, and she could see herself in them, but underneath Kagome could see his true nature. She'd always had a knack for seeing through to someone's true motives. This Takarashi is not as impassive as he may wish you to believe. He was hardened and distant, but not uncaring or unemotional. After all, he was human, right?
Sesshoumaru glanced at her shortly, "It is late. We must be going."
Then the man left, leaving Kagome's side. The moment he moved, Rin looked up. Kagome could see the succinct sadness that filled her eyes, but when he offered his hand, she smiled again. Her purple-mitten hand was encircled in his and they walked off together. Sesshoumaru's long arm easily reached to her level. Kagome watched them walk away, her invitation to Rin forgotten.
Perhaps another time.-
The pair made a cute picture, but still something was missing. Sango walked beside her friend, tipping her head at her. Then smiled and stifled a giggle.
"You're drooling."
The humor finally leaked out and she bent over, holding her stomach. The two boys they'd been chaperoning wandered over shortly after Rin's departure. The two were smiling; Sango's laughter was obviously contagious. Even Kagome, though still furious, was soon smirking at her display. But the older passer bys that still perused the nature in this park looked at them oddly as they walked by.
"Sango…"
Kagome's voice was tinged with exasperation, but nothing would cease the turbulence that shook her friend's frame. Sango's shoulders shook and tears rolled mercilessly down her cheeks.
"Come on boys; let's go back to the shop. Do you want hot chocolate or tea?"
"Hot chocolate!"
"Well…I believe it's unanimous."
And the two boys ran back to the small shop across the park, with Kagome trailing behind still strolling along. It wasn't long until Sango straightened to find herself abandoned. With a giggling chuckle, she tore off after her friend.
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