Sesshomaru and Kagome: An Elevator Ride

Kagome started working again and waved to Sango when she came in later. Kagome was getting up to refill her coffee mug when Inuyasha exited his office. It was around seven and she hadn't seen him since before visiting Sesshomaru on the top floor. Inuyasha made no eye contact with Kagome when he entered the staff room to get a biscuit and left. Kagome took her coffee mug and returned to her desk.

She received and email just before eight. She opened it up after seeing the sender; Sesshomaru Youkai.

Hello Ms. Miko,

Seeing that you haven't called at all and your car is still in the parking lot, I suspect you are still at work. If no one has offered yet, and if you didn't already walk home, I was wondering if you would like either a ride or be walked home tonight. It is quite dangerous out there, and I do not want someone as pretty as you being kidnapped, raped or worst, if you get my drift. Please allow me the pleasure of this one favour.

Reply as soon as possible, telling me when your shift is over. I'll meet you at the elevator on your floor, if you accept my offer.

Sesshomaru.

Kagome was blown back. He called her pretty? She smiled and added it to her "Important" folder after replying:

Sir,

I will allow you to drive me to Sango's this one night. A ride would be appreciated, and that is not my car, but Inuyasha's. He borrowed it from me a few months ago.

Also, I haven't left, and no one has asked me, so please come and see me at the elevator at midnight, since my shift ends then. See you then, if that is all right. If you need to leave later than that, I understand and will catch a ride with Sango.

Ms. Kagome Miko.

Kagome hit the sent button just before Inuyasha exited his office. He came over to Kagome's desk with a small smile.

"Hey Kags. I was wondering, since you probably are a little tired tonight, that you could go home early tonight. Perhaps now, if you want to. I could drive you home, if you want. I mean, such a beautiful and single woman like yourself wouldn't be safe walking on the streets at this time of night with no protection," Inuyasha said, his smile getting bigger at every sentence. "So, what do you say?"

"No. I'm catching a ride with someone else, and I'm not going to lose important hours leaving early. Sorry Inuyasha. You're driving home alone tonight," Kagome said in a monotone, placing some papers in one of the drawers. Inuyasha looked around the office and saw all the workers were gone, except some that were on the far end of the floor. He was safe.

He slammed the drawer shut after Kagome had placed the papers in, pinching her finger. He glared at her very angrily. "Look, I would fire you at this moment, you slut, but my boss won't let me. So just try to be friendly to me, and we'll just be fine. Or, disobey a rule and I'll fire you and we'll both be happy. Understand?" Inuyasha snapped.

Kagome sucked on her sore finger while glaring at Inuyasha. "Look, I really don't have a problem working with you, but if you really want me gone, I'll quit. Just say the word," Kagome said glaring. She looked at her finger and then back up at Inuyasha. "I bet the investigators will love the facts I give them about this bruise!"

Inuyasha's glare weakened before he turned away swiftly, knocking some things off Kagome's desk. She picked them up and then sucked on the sore finger for a little while. She tried typing but the finger was too sore to type. She sat at the desk, cursing at Inuyasha mentally.

Midnight came around and Sango said farewell to Kagome. Kagome had sent Sango an email telling her that Kagome was going to catch a ride with someone else. Sango accepted it, after Kagome had convinced Sango it was not Inuyasha. Sango waved Kagome good-bye and left down the elevator.

Kagome logged off her computer and shut off the screen as she got ready to leave. She tucked her possessions safely into her desk drawers and locked them before putting her coat on. She pushed her chair in and looked up to see Sesshomaru looking at her desk and some stray papers on it.

"This desk isn't good enough for you. I'll put an order in for you for a new desk," Sesshomaru said, moving some papers away to see some scratch marks on the wood.

"No, it's fine. This desk holds up just fine," Kagome told him, walking past him and hitting the elevator button. They stood there, some small chat about how much Kagome needed a new desk, though Kagome insisted he didn't need to do it.

The elevator came and Kagome nearly twiddled her thumbs. It was silent except the hum of the elevator. She had never been alone in an elevator with the head boss before. She was just glad they got to the first floor and was out of the cramped area.

"So, you're living at Sango's place for now, huh?" Sesshomaru said, holding the garage door open for Kagome. She walked by nodding. "Why not at your place? Kick Inuyasha out and get your place back."

"I really don't like talking back to him. He sometimes can get scary," Kagome said, remembering all the abuse she had gone through when he got angry with her. She then looked at her finger with a glance of the corner of her eye and then to the only flashy car in the parking lot. All she knew was that it was hot red, which she loved and she nearly squealed. "Sweet car!"

"Thank you. My father bought it for me on my 14th birthday," Sesshomaru said, opening the passenger side door. Kagome nodded at him as a thanks and climbed in. Sesshomaru slid into the driver seat and quickly buckled up and started the car. Kagome awed over the interior. It was black leather, another favourite of hers.

"This is really nice," Kagome complimented.

"If you wish, I can lend it to you, until you get your car back," Sesshomaru said driving out of the garage.

Kagome shook her head no and stared at Sesshomaru with astonishment. "I couldn't accept a gift this fabulous. It's would be too much for me," Kagome said, slightly flattered. "Plus, Inuyasha will get suspicious with the license plate 'DOG MAN.' "

Sesshomaru let a smile show, turning a corner. "So, Sango's place, right?" Sesshomaru said, just confirming the location.

"No. Perhaps a bar will be in need tonight," Kagome sighed, looking out the window.

"Which one?" Sesshomaru asked.

"A cheap one. I don't have a lot of cash on me," Kagome sighed. "Perhaps the Jackal."

"That's too cheap. The Fisher is better suited for someone like us," Sesshomaru said, spinning a fast U-turn. Kagome squealed in fright and held onto the armrest for dear life. He just smirked at her response and headed to the Fisher.

"The Fisher is expensive. One beer is ten bucks!" Kagome exclaimed. "I don't have that cash on me."

"I do. It'll be my treat. I need to unwind as well," Sesshomaru said, turning into the parking lot of the Fisher. He parked and hurried out of the car to help Kagome out of it.

"You really don't need to. I just need one or two beers and then some sleep," Kagome said, accepting his hand.

"Come on. They make the best tequilas in town," Sesshomaru told her, leading her inside the bar. "Just relax and have fun. It's going to be on me."

Kagome sighed and finally agreed to his offer. But she was still weary. If Sesshomaru was related to Inuyasha, would he act as Inuyasha did? Would he say he would pay for it, then turn around and pin the entire bill on her?

She sat down on a stool and asked for one Blood Cesar. Sesshomaru had a tequila and looked around. No one he noticed was around except Kagome, but he couldn't chat because of the loud drunks and music. He sipped his tequila and Kagome took slurps of her Bloody Cesar. They were silent, just hearing small conversations nearby.

"Did you hear about John-"

"That boy was so stupid!"

"Come on girl. Show us your goodies!"

"Strip, strip, strip!"

Kagome just heard bits and pieces. Sesshomaru heard them as well, and at the "Strip, strip, strip," he saw three drunken women climb up on the stage and start dancing crazily, taking clothes off of each other. All three of them were hysterical and laughing their heads off, and then one by one fainted from their drinks. Kagome and Sesshomaru laughed at them.

A male sat next to Kagome, clearly drunk. He saw Kagome and smiled at her, swaying like crazy. "Hey, I bet you would look great wet. How about you show me?" He asked, his words slurred.

Kagome looked at him disgusted and then looked over at Sesshomaru, rolling her eyes.

"Hey, I was talking to you!" The male yelled louder than everyone and grabbed Kagome's arm. She yelled in both shock and pain and pulled away. She fell into Sesshomaru, who caught her and he glared at the man. The man quickly left the area and people quickly forgot about the incident. But Sesshomaru helped Kagome upright and asked it she was all right. She said she was just fine, but Sesshomaru thought they should leave. But Kagome insisted they stayed and just ignore the entire incident. Sesshomaru finally gave in and ordered some food to soak up his drink. He only took two sips of his tequila.

Kagome had nothing to eat and only ordered her one Bloody Cesar, but she started telling Sesshomaru she was feeling light-headed after that drink. She commented it was nothing, but she just ought to warn him. He took that warning and finished his food quickly.

They left shortly afterwards, Kagome swaying slightly that Sesshomaru had to have her hold onto his arm so she didn't fall over. He helped her into the car and even buckled her up and then started driving her to his place. She thanked him with a somewhat goofy smile and then rested her head on the door after it closed.

Along the ride there, Kagome's eyes slowly closed. She never noticed they were heading somewhere other than Sango's house because just after Sesshomaru started the car, Kagome passed out. She had a peaceful ride "home."