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Overtime

Chapter 2

Sango showed Kagome how to answer the store phone, gave her a new set of keys and demonstrated how to lock up if ever left alone on a late shift. She showed her where to put her things, how to get a hold of security and many other boring, typical tasks that were protocol for newcomers.

"Here," Sango said, holding out a sheet of paper to Kagome. She shook it when the young girl just stared blankly at her.

"It's your employee calendar. It should show you your shifts, days off, special events, mandatory staff meetings... you get the point."

Kagome took the paper from her and studied it carefully."Thanks," she said keeping her eyes on the sheet.

"No, problem," Sango replied. "There's a green notebook by the front cash if you ever need to request a day off, or make changes to your calendar." She sighed, "I would show you around a little further but someone does have to stay here..."

Kagome looked a bit disappointed, but she understood.

All of a sudden Sango's face lit up. "I could always get someone else to! Hey, you still haven't met all of your co-workers yet. You might see someone with the same shift as you! There's one person assigned to each department you know."

She probably would have gone on if Kagome hadn't interrupted with a smile. "Alright yeah, that'd be great if you can find someone." She wondered what they'd be like, what if they were rude? What if they were creepy...like her boss...

Kagome shuddered at the memory of her interview. She needed the money though, and plus, she didn't know the guy.

'What's his name again...Naraku! Thats it!'

"I know!" Sango's voice cut through her victory thinking, "I'm pretty sure Inuyasha can show you around. He knows the place pretty well if you ask me." Sango glanced at her watch and smiled, before looking back at Kagome.

"Plus, he's not on until another fifteen minutes."

'Neither am I...' Kagome thought to herself. 'Hope he's nice.'

Sango saw the flash of uncertainty in Kagome's eye's and then added reassuringly: "Don't worry, it will be fine. He's a nice guy..." Kagome looked up at her puzzled, after she trailed off. "Uhm, yeah." Sango picked up the phone to page him.

"He should be here any second now, " Sango put the phone down. Kagome just nodded.

Inuyasha jumped at the sound of his name coming through the speaker built into the ceiling of the staff room.

"Inuyasha Takashi to the front desk please, Inuyasha Takashi." 'click'

"Pathetic." He rolled his eyes, recognizing that voice. "What does she want now? I still have over ten minutes until my shift starts."

With a growl he reluctantly got out of his chair and headed towards the door, already missing the cushioned comfort of the lazy boy he was 'oh, so crudely taken from' just moments ago.

When he got out to the front he noticed Sango. Who was that? The new girl beside her? From inside the room he never made an effort to see her face but now he regretted it. His eyes slid over her slender figure and he found himself thinking it cruel that someone aside from him could make a uniform look that sexy.

"Inuyasha?" Sango startled him out of his thoughts and he stepped back in surprise. Now both girls stood staring at him, one curious and one worried.

"Are you okay? You seem kind of dazed." Sango leaned in close squinting her eyes to get a better look at his face.

Slightly embarrassed Inuyasha put on a scowl.

"Maybe because you just pulled me away from my favorite show. Now what do you want? Are you gonna just stand there or do you actually have something important to say? " He crossed his arms. "You do know I don't have to work right now..." Inuyasha glared at her and Sango stepped back and carefully narrowed her eyes.

"Fine." She brushed it off. 'Wouldn't want to be rude in front of Kagome...Kagome!' "Oops, how rude of me!" Sango gave the new one an apologetic look.

"Kagome, this is Takashi Inuyasha. Inuyasha this is Higurashi Kagome." Sango smiled nervously at the two, willing them to be friends.

There was a moment of silence before Kagome spoke up. "Umm, hello." She smiled bringing her hand up to shake with Inuyasha's.

He took a quick look at it before turning to Sango bored.

"This is why you called me from my break?" He raised an eyebrow at his friend, she returned his rude remark with a warning glare.

Kagome let her hand drop down to her side again, trying not to look angered or offended.

'What's his problem...'' She thought biting her lip. 'I knew someone that good looking couldn't be nice as well.' Kagome sighed gaining Inuyasha's attention again.

He gave her a disgusted look and spat, "what are you complaining about Higurashi?"

She was getting pissed off now, yet he continued.

"Seriously, you think you got it so hard don't you."

"Inuyasha..." Sango started.

"No, I can't stand this goon already."

That did it.

"Look Takashi," she made his name drip with sarcasm. "you have no excuse to be so rude. I'm not sure who you think you are, really do you mind sharing? Honestly, you're a pathetic excuse of a gentleman. Certainly nothing to be proud about."

He looked to Sango for back-up but was met with an equally cold stare. Temporarily shocked at her outburst he finally regained his composure.

Before he could spit out another comeback Sango put a firm hand between them to part away for herself. She stepped into the middle. Feeling Kagome's frustration she turned to Inuyasha, an angry scowl still plastered on his face.

"Inuyasha, you will show Kagome around the store while I handle the front desk." Her voice was stern, but stubborn as he was Inuyasha refused. He tightened his crossed arms over his chest with a childish: "And what if I don't."

As pretty as Kagome was, he couldn't be around her. She reminded him of a girl he once knew. Someone he despised now, but once...once he loved her.

Nah, who was he kidding. That someone was always a bit of a bitch.

"Don't be an idiot Inuyasha." He looked up to find Sango still glaring at him. "How about I make you a deal." A sly look washed over her face making Inuyasha tense in fear.

"What are you suggesting?" Inuyasha prompted.

Sango didn't say anything and just tapped her finger lightly on her chin, her head tilted up in thought. "Okay," She started finally meeting his gaze. "I'll, switch you. You can have my 4:15-11:15 next Friday and I will take your five to one on Thursday, sound good?" She looked up at him with hopeful eyes...

"Fine." He spat and grabbed Kagome's hand. He couldn't pass up getting to sleep in. "Lets go, I have just about ten minutes to show you around the entire store."

End chapter two