Sesshomaru and Kagome: An Elevator Ride
Kagome's eyes finally opened and saw the same blue ceiling. She stretched her arms and sat up to see Sesshomaru pass by her room.
"Hey gorgeous!" Kagome called out. She saw him peak his head into the door way, slightly confused.
"You look like you're in a good mood. And feeling better," Sesshomaru said, entering her room with a smile.
"Oh, I haven't felt this good in weeks," Kagome sighed, yawning. "And I can finally move now."
"Yes, it was unfortunate last week when you fell down the stairs. You are accident prone," he said, ruffling her hair. She cast him a playful glare and then the girl entered. Kagome had only recently met up with her. Her name was Rin and she was Sesshomaru's sister. Kagome and her were extremely close and they would go to the mall and movies together. Well, when Kagome was up to it.
"Hey, K. Want to go to the movies? Sesshy here is going to work, so we should go out and play," Rin said. The girl had explained that it was her own personal nickname for Sesshomaru and used K for Kagome. It helped Rin keep her friends close.
"Shouldn't you go to school for once?" Sesshomaru asked sternly. He had to sometimes keep Rin in check.
"Oh, come on. No one goes to school on Friday," Rin said, flicking her wrist at Sesshomaru. "And it's just one day."
"One day usually turns into one week. If you do this while working, you'd be fired almost instantly," Sesshomaru said sternly. "Now go get ready. I'll drop you off on my way to work."
Rin rolled her eyes and grumbled away. Sesshomaru also rolled his eyes, shook his head and sighed. That girl could be a handful. But he saw Kagome getting out of bed and went to her side to help. She shooed him off and limped over to the dresser. Yes, she could walk, but her broken thigh would take a while to heal.
"So, any visitors while I slept?" Kagome asked.
"Sango and... Just Sango," Sesshomaru said, correcting himself.
"Inuyasha came again, didn't he?" Kagome sighed, closing her eyes for a second before resuming her brushing.
"Yeah, but I just pushed him off my property. He really wants to see you," Sesshomaru said. "He says he's sorry for what he did."
"I heard that sarcasm, Sesshomaru. And, plus, I have to confront him at work. So, one of these days, let me talk to him, ok? It's not like he'll try again with you around," Kagome said with a smile when Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow.
"Really? Is that all I am to you, a bodyguard?" Sesshomaru asked, resting his body on the doorframe.
"Oh, no, Sesshomaru. You are also very, hum, how do I say it?" Kagome said, scratching her chin.
"Handsome? Cute? Intelligent? Smart?" Sesshomaru said, trying to get some good quality from her.
"That's it! Very annoying," Kagome joked.
"Oh, really? I guess you want to go live with Sango the rest of your life? Hear all the moans, groans and screams coming from upstairs while Miroku's over?" Sesshomaru asked. Kagome went to pass him and he took her and pulled him to her. She laughed and he looked at her intensely. "Do you?"
"It's bad enough I hear it from your bedroom when you're alone," Kagome joked. She didn't mind how physical Sesshomaru was. She was comfortable around him and it wasn't like she had any strong feelings for him.
"Lies," Sesshomaru defended.
"Yeah, right. Middle of the night and a soft moan or groan coming from upstairs," Kagome said with a playful smile. "Or is that your bitch of the week?"
"Kagome, I don't have bitches of the week. It's more like once every other month. Everyone needs their relaxing time. Yours is reading, mine is girls. I don't criticize your reading, don't criticize my enjoyment," Sesshomaru said, releasing Kagome and walking away.
"My reading doesn't keep my guests up all night!" Kagome yelled down the hallway, causing Sesshomaru to just give her a wave of his hand over his shoulder.
"Later," he replied, "I need to get to work."
Kagome laughed and gave him a farewell as well. She walked down the steps carefully; she really didn't want another replay of the week before when she tripped and fell, knocking herself out once again. And now she could definitely agree with Sesshomaru; she was accident prone.
She had a lonely, but enjoyable breakfast and relaxed in the living room with two books and the TV, watching a Maury marathon. She loved that program. But once the marathon was over, she read books. And once those were over, she turned the radio on and relaxed to some music. When her favourite two groups/singers came on, Kelly Clarkson and Evanescence, she had to sing along.
Kagome was packed already and waiting outside of the mansion for Sesshomaru. She felt so much better now, no longer limping or anything, and was moving back to her place. If Inuyasha was there, she was going to kick him out. She would take him off the lease and everything. He would have three days to move out, or she would throw him out with the police next to her. She was no longer scared of him.
Sesshomaru drove up eventually and put her bags in the trunk for Kagome. She thanked him and sat in the passenger seat, watching the lovely view. But Sesshomaru always glanced at her every few minutes, which Kagome noticed.
"Is something the matter?" Kagome asked.
"Not at all," Sesshomaru said, turning a corner.
"Then why are you glancing at me every two minutes?" Kagome asked, sitting up and looking at Sesshomaru.
"Well, if you want, I'll go in with you. I mean, you might not be afraid of him, but Inuyasha might not be afraid to slug you if you don't have any protection," Sesshomaru pointed out.
"Now you're offering to be my bodyguard?" Kagome joked, but saw him cast her a serious look. She nodded her head. "I understand, but if he hits me, I'll call the police."
"What if you can't get to the phone? What if he knocks you out? What if he actually uses that gun this time?" Sesshomaru said in almost an outrage.
"What if he doesn't? What if he's changed?" Kagome asked.
"Yes, what if he's changed? Would you allow him back into your life?" Sesshomaru asked, giving Kagome a glance before back onto the road.
"What business of yours is it?" Kagome asked, slightly joking. "But I wouldn't, just to let you know. Maybe as a friend, but absolutely nothing more."
"Perhaps he doesn't even deserve a friendship title. Kagome, you know I don't want you to be hurt again, being now one of your friends, but I can understand if you can let him back into your life. You do love him," Sesshomaru sighed, turning onto the road of the house.
"I did love him. I no longer have those feelings for him. Love can't maintain after a beating, rape, and broken hearts. Let's just drop this conversation. We're almost there," Kagome said. She directed him to which house and he parked at the side of the road.
"So, can I come in?" Sesshomaru asked, getting her bags out of the trunk. Kagome looked at the door and then at Sesshomaru.
"Perhaps you should. You know, just in case," Kagome said. "Plus, I don't think I can carry all those bags on my own."
Sesshomaru cracked a smile and carried the bags to the door. Kagome unlocked it and peaked her head in to hear a disturbing sound. She closed her eyes and looked away for a sec and then flicked the lights on and stepped in. There, on her couch, was Kikyou and Inuyasha, doing their daily routine. Kikyou looked at Kagome with wide eyes, as well as Inuyasha.
"Hey, Kags. I didn't think you would here until later," Inuyasha said, sitting up. "Just let me get some pants on."
Kagome took a deep breath and closed her eyes, allowing Kikyou and Inuyasha to both get decent as Sesshomaru walked in with his hands full of bags.
"Where do I put them?" Sesshomaru asked, and saw Kikyou putting her shirt on and gagged.
"Just on the, um, coat hanger," Kagome said, trying to think of a place Kikyou and Inuyasha had not do it on. But they had on the counter, couch, floor in millions of places and all of the chairs. So she just thought of the coat hanger and Sesshomaru followed orders and placed each bag on one hook.
"Kags, look, I'm glad you've forgiven me. I really didn't-" Inuyasha started but Kagome interrupted as calmly as possible.
"Get you bags and all of your belongings and get out of here by Monday. Your name will be off of the will, lease, and insurance. I want my car back and every key to my car, house, and desk. Now get a-packing. I'll return on Monday. And don't call me ever again," Kagome said calmly and coolly. She turned to Sesshomaru with a smile. "Let's go."
Sesshomaru was astonished by how calmly Kagome had said that and allowed Kagome to exit before him. He cast Inuyasha a dirty look and followed Kagome, slamming the door loudly behind him.
He heard a sob and Kagome turned to him, tears streaming down her face. "I feel so horrible. Did I do the right thing?" Kagome asked.
"Oh, yes, Kagome. You did everything perfect. Come here," Sesshomaru said, and hugged Kagome, letting her lean into him.
"Come on. I need a drink," Kagome said, wiping her tears away and hoping into the car. "Perhaps a tequila."
"Those are strong," Sesshomaru warned her, sliding into the driver's seat. "Are you sure?"
"It's a night to celebrate. Perhaps I'll invite Sango and Miroku," Kagome mumbled and grabbed her cell phone from her jean pocket and dialled Sango's phone number. She quickly invited the pair and told them to meet at the Fisher. It was a night to celebrate, so why not? Anyways, Sesshomaru said he would pay.
Kagome and Sesshomaru arrived fairly early for drinks, and way before Sango and Miroku had arrived. Kagome had one tequila, but drank pop afterwards, and Sesshomaru had nothing, since he was driving. It was an enjoyable time, even when Kouga stole a kiss from Kagome. He had twirled her off her stool, after the last sip of tequila and kissed her passionately and long, every one who could whistle, whistled. Well, that was except a slightly jealous Sesshomaru who nearly glared at the drunk man. Kagome willingly accepted it, and was breathless when it was over. Sesshomaru didn't say a word until some men started asking Kagome for some lip locking.
This was after three huge glasses of pop, and she was in her straight mind. It was also when Sesshomaru excused himself to use a restroom.
"Sorry, men. That kiss with Mr. Wolfe was just a friendship one. I really don't know you, so sorry," Kagome said a gentle as possible.
"Oh, come on. You really can't say you know that guy. He flirts with anything that moves. Remember last week when he hit on Jakotsu by accident while he was drunk?" One man asked his buddies, who all laughed.
"Look, I really can't. Sorry," Kagome said, turning back to the table. She heard the men groan and then Kouga's voice.
"Hey, leave the pretty lady alone. She's gone through enough shit," Kouga's slurred words said. "She's just gone through a freaking hard break-up."
"Aw, you poor girl. I'm single, you know?" One man spoke up.
"You're married, Dave. I, on the other hand, am single and cute," another said, leaning in so close to Kagome, to could smell the beer in his breath. She had to back away from these men just to breathe.
"Back away. I'm not a lair, like these too and single and looking," one man spoke up, bumping the second man aside. He spilt a drink over on a table of a huge biker man, who was angered and growled at these men. And that's where bad went to worse.
The biker slugged the man who spilt over the drink. The buddies lashed out and then almost everyone started fighting. Women screamed and ducked for cover. Kagome sat there, and stared wide-eyed as beer bottles started smashing, being hit over men's heads. One man stepped next to Kagome and grabbed her arm, causing her to scream. And that's when Sesshomaru emerged from the restroom to find this entire fight breaking out. He looked for Kagome and found her trying to fight a man who was dragging her out of the bar. He rushed to the door and slugged the man away, causing him to release Kagome. She hid behind Sesshomaru, after screaming from fear, but she felt slightly safer when Sesshomaru showed up. He fought anyone who was friends of the man who grabbed Kagome, and won them all. Eventually, almost no one was left standing in the bar. Every man who had fought were now knocked out on the floor and the ones who were smart and hid were under the bar, shaking. Kagome was also shaking, but standing securely behind Sesshomaru. She did scream when someone placed a hand on her shoulder, causing Sesshomaru to turned around with a fist, almost hitting Miroku in the face.
"Wait! I'm a friend!" Miroku exclaimed, his hands up when he saw the fist flying his way. Sesshomaru stopped and saw that Sango and Miroku had just arrived. At least he didn't have to worry about them during the bar fight. Sango had startled Kagome when touching her shoulder and they both gasped at the site.
"What happened here? Kagome, did you do this again?" Sango asked seriously, looking at her friend.
"You started this?" Sesshomaru exclaimed.
"Not exactly. Men were hitting on me while you were gone, and one knocked over a drink, and then it broke out," Kagome explained.
"She isn't exactly the safest person to be in a bar. Too many men think she's hot," Miroku explained, remembering how he had started hitting on Kagome, but found an interest in Sango's strength when hitting him on the head every time Kagome screamed when he touch her butt.
"I wish someone would have warned me before I took her here and left her unsupervised," Sesshomaru sighed, looking at the area. Blood stained the carpet and beer was sticking to Sesshomaru's shoes. "Come on, let's go."
"I should also warn you. Kagome is also dangerous when drunk. She either passes out, which is good, or just goes on a rampage, but only when angered," Miroku told Sesshomaru, stopping at Sesshomaru's car.
"Miroku!" Kagome exclaimed, blushing. It was true, though.
"Thank you. I'll remember that in the future," Sesshomaru said, and to himself added, 'always go to the bathroom before going to a bar with Kagome.'
"Well, Kagome should get some sleep. She's starting work tomorrow, so see you later," Sango said, giving Kagome a peck on the cheek and Sesshomaru a wave. Miroku just gave a wave and they left in Miroku's pickup truck. Sesshomaru and Kagome entered the car, but Sesshomaru didn't start it up. He turned to Kagome, who looked at him nervously. His arm rested on the headrest of her seat casually.
"Was all that Miroku said true?" Sesshomaru asked. Kagome sighed before nodding. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"What was I supposed to say? 'Let's go to the bar, oh and just to tell you, I'm dangerous there.' You would have never let me go," Kagome told him.
"Well..." Sesshomaru said, trying to think of a comeback, but she had a point. He wouldn't have let her go if she told him that. "We could have gone elsewhere."
"Like where?" Kagome asked.
"The carnival is in town," Sesshomaru said.
"Maybe tomorrow. I'm tired and need to sleep. Can we please go?" Kagome asked, tapping her fingers on the dashboard. Sesshomaru sighed, but turned the car on and headed toward the mansion. Perhaps after work tomorrow.