Sesshomaru and Kagome: An Elevator Ride
Kagome rushed around her house looking for her red shoes. Gosh, she had them two minutes ago! Where did they go?
She found them under her bed and slipped them on. She took a quick look in the mirror. Perfecto! Nothing could go wrong! She had beautifully, red nails, done by Sango, and a tight, but slightly loose red dress. It was tight on the torso, but below the waist, it was flowing and elegant. It was low-cut, to an extent, and was past her knees, but not too long. She just had to wear it. Her hair was in a nicely done design, with her hair curled into balls before falling into pigtails. She thought it was slightly girlish, but went along with the hairdresser's decision. Her lips were added with some luscious red lipstick and the red heels topped off her outfit. She was quite beautiful. She twirled just slightly and hurried after her purse. She had her lipstick and brush handy, just in case of a major fashion disaster. The necessaries were also included, but the lipstick and hairbrush were on top. She paced the living room, waiting for Sesshomaru to arrive. He said he'd come around at eight, and it was only quarter to, but she was nervous. How would Sesshomaru be dressed? Was she a little over the top? Wonder if it wasn't that dressy? All these worries ran through her mind.
When the doorbell rang, at exactly eight, Kagome jumped. Yes, she wanted him to come, but yet not. She was just so nervous. She really liked Sesshomaru. She just didn't want to screw it up.
She unlocked the door and opened it slowly and saw Sesshomaru standing at her door dressed in a very sexy suit. Black almost completely except for a white dress shirt. He checked Kagome out, scanning her up and down a few times with a mischievous smile.
"Wow," he finally said. "If I knew you were going to dress like that, I would have worn a tux."
"It's not too much?" Kagome asked, looking at her dress.
"No, just right," he told her. Those were the words Kagome was waiting for and smiled. She took his outstretched arm for her, and walked down to his limo. He let her in first and they had a peaceful ride. Kagome kept telling him that she wasn't that good, but he insisted she was just great. "Perfect", in his words.
They arrived with a few other limos, and walked out somewhat casually. Kagome held Sesshomaru arm that was bent just the right amount for her and walked without a flaw. No trips, no stumbles, no falls. 'Good,' Kagome thought to herself, 'perhaps this will work out.'
They walked in and no one seemed to notice. Kagome saw Sango over to the side talking to some of their friends from work and hurried over to them, leaving Sesshomaru side. He almost ran after her, but saw her destination and left her alone. He couldn't protect her at all cost, now could he?
Sesshomaru saw Kouga and Kanna and some other co-workers and walked over to them with smiles.
Kagome was bombarded with questions when she showed up. Sango knew, but their co-workers were quite shocked. They all believed Kagome had been fired and banned from ever entering the building again. Just some gossip that went around, though she told them it was true she was fired.
"Yeah, we knew instantly. That replacement witch is no good. She barely does anything, and spends hours in Inuyasha's office," one co-worker spoke up. She then checked out Kagome's dress. "I guess you are doing well."
"Yeah, well, I guess you could say that," Kagome said with a smile. Only she and Sesshomaru knew that Sesshomaru had given her money to buy a nice dress for the occasion.
"So, have you found work? And how did you get here? It's for employees only," another co-worker spoke up.
"Oh, well, I came as someone's guest," Kagome told them. "And yes, I did find work."
"Kouga," the four co-workers around her said together. "He so brought her as his date."
"Kaggie!" Sesshomaru's voice was heard. Kagome turned to the voice and to the call of her personal nickname and saw Sesshomaru pushing his way to the girls. Kagome scratched her head and smiled nervously, hoping her co-workers hadn't seen that, but they had, and even heard it, and eyed Kagome suspiciously.
"Kagome, did you come with Mr. Youkai?" The first co-worker asked. Sango was even staring at Kagome with wide eyes.
"Kaggie," Kagome heard again and an arm wrap around her waist, "how are you enjoying the party?"
"Great, Mr. Youkai," Kagome said with a smile. "I'm really happy you invited me to this."
"Kaggie, stop acting. You came as my date. Stop acting so shy," Sesshomaru said, bringing Kagome closer. Kagome looked at her friends with nervous smiles while all had their eyebrows raised. Sesshomaru smiled at them. "How are you ladies enjoying the party?"
"Oh, it's lovely. So, um, great," they all answered in murmurs. Sango even did the same.
"Um, I want to go dance. Anyone else want to join me?" One spoke up. Everyone else nodded and left the scene in a hurry, leaving Kagome and Sesshomaru alone.
Kagome walked towards the balcony of the area and leaned on the banister. Sesshomaru followed, leaning on it with one arm next to Kagome.
"I didn't want them to spread anything around before I even got to work," Kagome told him in a whisper.
"Oh, they won't. I mean, I can just fire their asses if they do," Sesshomaru told her, easing her worries. But it didn't exactly work.
"Yeah, and Sango would have a fit," Kagome told him, turning her head to look at him. "Look, I just didn't want anything to happen before I was even sure of the facts."
Kagome looked over the balcony to the fountain below. "Nothing is going to happen. Look, I really didn't mean to upset you," Sesshomaru told her, placing a hand on Kagome's bare shoulder.
Kagome shrugged and smiled at Sesshomaru. "Hey, it's really all right," Kagome told him. "I was just slightly worried. It's nothing."
"May I butt in?" A male voice was heard and both Kagome and Sesshomaru turned to the source of the voice. Kouga stood in the doorway that connected the hall to the balcony. He wore a blue suit, his hair still in a ponytail. Kagome had hoped he had let it down, but nope.
"Kouga, uh, hi," Kagome said with a smile.
"Uh, Sesshomaru, may I cut in?" Kouga asked, his hand out for Kagome.
"We're talking," Sesshomaru told him with a slight glare.
"Yes, but you can talk any time. My favourite song will only be on once tonight, and I wish to dance with Miss Miko while it plays. You wouldn't mind, would you?" Kouga asked. Sesshomaru told a quiet sigh and nodded just slightly.
"If only she wants to," Sesshomaru added quickly, looking down at Kagome. He only hoped she would catch his look and understand that she should say no. But she didn't look up, but smiled and nodded.
"Yeah, hell, why not?" Kagome said, taking Kouga's hand and allowing him to lead her inside. Sesshomaru glared at the couple and whipped around to curse under his breath.
Kagome smiled as Kouga held her dancing to a slow, foreign song to her. Kouga also was smiling, but down at Kagome. She was finally in his arms. His wishes were finally coming true!
"So, Kagome," Kouga started in a whisper, "are you doing anything after the party?
"I don't know," Kagome told him just as quiet and truthfully. "Sesshomaru might have something planned. You know how random he can be."
"Sesshomaru?" Kouga asked, and Kagome looked up at him. "You came with Sesshomaru?"
"Yes. He brought me as his date, but mostly as a guest," Kagome told him. She really thought she could be open with Kouga, but every word gave a cracked his heart.
"Oh," Kouga said as coolly as possible. The song ended and Kagome thanked him for the dance. "Uh, yeah, anytime."
Kagome walked back to the balcony, but found no Sesshomaru. No one, actually, at all. But Inuyasha peaked his head from behind the doorway and saw Kagome. Perfect timing to talk to her. She was alone and calm.
"Hey Kags," Inuyasha said coolly. Kagome twirled around with a look of concern, but it reverted to slight weariness when she saw Inuyasha.
"Hi, Inuyasha," Kagome told him, looking away.
"Look, can I talk to you? I promise, no physical contact, if you don't want," Inuyasha told her. She nodded and they leaned against the banister beside each other. It was a slight silence before Inuyasha spoke up. "I'm sorry about this crappy break-up."
"Yeah, me too. It was quite crappy," Kagome told him, looking at the floor of the balcony and kicked a few stones.
"Look, I'm willing to give another try, if you will let me. I promise, things will be different," Inuyasha told her. She didn't respond, kicking the floor.
"I can't," she told him almost silently.
"Why not? Did you already find another?" Inuyasha asked, quite concerned. He really didn't want Kikyou as his secretary anymore. They were going through a break-up now. Kagome gave a slight nod and looked at Inuyasha. "Well, would you at least be my secretary again?"
"I'm starting another job next Monday. You're just too late, Inuyasha," Kagome told him, turning away with sadness lacing her voice.
"Wait!" Inuyasha said, but Kagome just walked back into the crowd of partiers.
She walked straight to Sesshomaru and stood next to him. He was in a conversation with someone and she just didn't want to disturb him. He didn't seem to notice, and Kagome was glad. She wanted to be near, just without any attention.
"Look, I need to find my date of the night," Sesshomaru said, finishing the conversation. He waved the co-worker off and bumped into Kagome. "Sorry, Miss... Oh, Kagome."
"Is it possible that we can leave?" Kagome asked, looking around to see if Inuyasha was anywhere nearby. She didn't see him, but she didn't cease her looking.
Sesshomaru looked at his watch. "Yeah, sure," Sesshomaru told her and felt her grasp his hand.
She looked up at him with the sadness in her eyes that he had seen the first day they met on that sidewalk after Kagome's discovery of Inuyasha and Kikyou. He smiled just slightly and held her hand as well and they walked out and into their limo. People started leaving as well, so it wasn't out of the ordinary. What was, though, was Kagome. She kept looking franticly out the window until they left the area. Then she finally sat down and relaxed.
"So, what's up? Why the sudden urge to leave?" Sesshomaru asked, being sure not to sound demanding.
"Inuyasha," Kagome answered him. "He talked to me and it just rattled my nerves, that's all."
"Maybe the dinner will help you relax," Sesshomaru told her, taking her hand into his. She looked up from the limo carpet into his eyes and nodded with a small smile.
"Yes, perhaps," Kagome told him, squeezing his hand. "Wait, a dinner?"
"Yes. I made reservations for after the party for the Beau de Jour," Sesshomaru told her.
"Beautiful Day, huh?" Kagome said, knowing her French very well. "But that is quite expensive."
"Oh, come on. Don't think cash. Just enjoy the company and food," Sesshomaru told her, squeezing her hand as well and pushing himself closer to Kagome on the limo. He wrapped his arm around her waist and smiled down at her. "Is that all right?"
She looked at his hand and then up at him. "Yeah, perfect," she told him. "Just I hope you aren't expecting me to eat much. I don't have much of an appetite."
"Oh, that's fine. I really was hoping to not have to put this on my credit card..." He saw her look at him with a glare. "But I wouldn't mind if it cost millions of dollars. Just as long as your happy."
"I am... With you," she told him with a smile. "I'm happy when I'm with you, Sesshomaru. I really hope this works."
"Yeah, me too," Sesshomaru said, resting his head on hers. Yes, for he couldn't go through another heartache.