Sesshomaru and Kagome: An Elevator Ride
Kagome rode the elevator to the twenty-fifth floor; her desk was there. But Inuyasha's office was also there. She gulped as the elevator dinged, indicating she was at that floor. The door opened and Kagome looked around. No Inuyasha in sight. And no one seemed to be staring at her; for the moment at least. She hurried to her desk and logged into her computer, starting work immediately. She quickly discarded her coat around her chair and typed super-fast, answering emails from the competitive businesses. The company was planning on joining a few companies to enlarge their worth.
She quickly discarded some junk and read a few emails. Some were from Sango, hoping Kagome some more luck, and even one from Miroku, wishing her A LOT of luck. She just put them into a folder.
She quickly replied to all the emails and started on the envelopes on her desk. Some were addressed to Inuyasha and she put them into a neat pile at the corner of her desk. He would always walk by and pick them up on his way to his office.
It wasn't until lunchtime did Kagome take a break and decide to eat lunch. And Inuyasha finally showed up to work. He was dressed in a appealing suit; black with a red tie and white dress shirt. He trotted over to Kagome's desk and leaned his body on his hands that laid on the edge of her desk. She kept her attention and eyes on her computer screen.
"Hey, Kags," Inuyasha said in a melting tone. She almost turned to him, but kept her eyes on the screen, typing away.
"Hi, sir. Your letters are at the edge of the desk and I sent the emails to your box. There is a meeting at two and you will have Mr. Onigumo visiting at five," Kagome informed Inuyasha, ignoring the fact that he used his personal nickname for her.
"Come into my office, hum? I want to, um, talk to you," Inuyasha said, placing a delicate and gloved hand on hers. She ceased her typing and looked at him.
"Sorry, sir, but I have work to do. If you don't mind, sir, I need to deliver some letters to the thirtieth floor," Kagome said, standing up. Inuyasha released her hand and stood up straight.
"Send them later. I really would like to apologize to you physically, so please step into my office, Kagome," Inuyasha said more forceful.
"Sir, please excuse me," Kagome said, picking up some envelopes. She quickly walked past Inuyasha. He made no movements to grab her. She knew if he did, she would have a floor full of witnesses. She pressed the elevator button and was overjoyed when it arrived. Pressing the 30-floor button, the door closed, blocking any access between Kagome and Inuyasha.
The doors opened and Kagome walked onto the floor. She had only been up here once before for a tour in her first years. That was five years ago, and since then, it had changed drastically. It before was dull and plain. But now paintings and colour was added to make it more liveable. She found the secretary's desk and placed the three letters on it. She turned and was about to walk away when she heard someone call her name. She turned to the sound and saw the handsome and loyal co-worker Kouga running her way. She had always received flowers from him once a week after meeting in a bar one night. He never met her in person except in the bars, but both would be spent and barely able to talk. The only other communication was through the small notes on the flowers and some emails. But recently Inuyasha had blocked Kouga's email address on all of Kagome's accounts, and the flowers stopped coming, so Kagome guessed Kouga had out-grew his admiration for her. But the way he smiled at her, it looked like not.
"Hey, did you get my roses?" Kouga asked, slowing down to standing in front of her.
"What roses?" Kagome asked honestly. And then she knew Inuyasha probably had been intercepting the flowers as well. "Oh, um, let me explain-"
"No, it's ok. I understand. Inuyasha must have intercept them. But you got my other ones, right?" Kouga asked hopeful. Kagome shook her head shamefully.
"The last time I got flowers was three months ago, the beautiful blue roses," Kagome told him.
"That bastard!" Kouga said, acting like he was whacking something in the air. "It's no wonder he told my boss to fire me!"
"Isn't Inuyasha your boss?" Kagome asked curiosity.
"No, there are many bosses in this company. There are workers, like Sango and Miroku. Then secretaries, like you. Then bosses like Inuyasha and I, and then the head boss-" Kouga said and Kagome finished.
"Sesshomaru," Kagome said almost silently.
"Yeah, how did you know?" Kouga asked.
"Oh, just everyday knowledge. Well, I need to deliver a few more letters and envelopes, so if you'll excuse me," Kagome said, giving Kouga a wave, but he told her to wait a sec.
"Look, all the bosses know about what happened with you and Inuyasha yesterday. But only the bosses, mind you. Look, I was wondering, before Inuyasha tried to take you back, I was wondering if you would like to go out, you know, like to the diner down the street or something?" Kouga asked.
"Like a date?" Kagome asked. Kouga nodded. "I'm still trying to recover. Maybe some other time. Just now isn't the right time, sorry."
"Yeah, I understand that. I just don't want you hurt again. You know I care, Kagome. Well, you better get back to work," Kouga said, placing a hand on her shoulder and a peck on her cheek. "I'll see you around."
Kagome smiled at Kouga and left on the elevator to PH. She had never been here, but it said that one letter was for someone on this floor. The doors opened and it looked like a home. There were couches and chairs and a big screen TV and a huge bed and some dressers and a closet that was open. She gasped and saw movement at the corner of her eye. She stepped out of the elevator and saw who this wonderland belonged to; Sesshomaru Youkai. She smiled at him and walked over to him. He sat at a desk and only stared at her. She placed the one letter on the desk and started to head back to the elevator, but Sesshomaru stood and stopped her, asking her to wait.
"Hey, how are you doing. Did Inuyasha try anything?" Sesshomaru asked, slightly concerned.
"Huh? Oh, no, not really. He just wanted to 'apologize physically' in his office," Kagome sighed. "Such a pervert."
"I must agree. But has he done anything else? Asked for a date or fired you?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Nope. Still have my job and still single. Mr. Wolfe did ask me out, though," Kagome said with a cheerful smile.
"Did you say yes?" Sesshomaru asked a little too quickly and Kagome caught it. She turned to him, eying him suspiciously.
"What is it to you?" Kagome asked.
"Just in case. I really do like to know about my workers' relationships, just to be sure, you know?" Sesshomaru said, almost blushing. He really didn't mean to reveal anything, especially to a worker.
"No problem. But I said no," Kagome said. She looked at the clock on the wall. "I should really return to the office. Inuyasha will get suspicious if I am out too long, par usual."
She gave Sesshomaru a wave and pressed the elevator button. But had to wait a while for the elevator to come this far up. It was an awkward silence, since she knew Sesshomaru always watched his guests out. She could just see him staring at her back, probably drooling, if she imagined him to. She smiled and Sesshomaru, who was watching her, caught it.
"What is so funny, Ms. Miko?" Sesshomaru asked. Kagome looked at him over her shoulder with some surprise.
"Oh, nothing sir. Just thinking a funny thought," Kagome said with a charming smile. The elevator saved her life and boarded it. She waved him off one more time and returned to the 25th floor. Sesshomaru smiled to himself and returned back to work.