Sesshomaru and Kagome: An Elevator ride
Sesshomaru stroked Kagome's hair while she laid her head on his shoulder. Only recently had they started to descend to Paris, but he really didn't wish to wake Kagome. She was so peaceful when asleep. She mumbled something and pulled him closer to her. He obliged, only because she was asleep.
"Sesshou, you blass..." Kagome mumbled. He knew what she was saying, unlike her other times. "I don't like coconut, bum bass."
Sesshomaru smirked. She could be so funny when asleep. Especially her odd messages. "Go away, stupid," or "get your frek on, Frou," or "Happy Birthbay." He could only image what she was dreaming about.
He realized her eyes were fluttering, but didn't open completely. "Where are we?" Kagome asked half-asleep.
"Paris," he answered in a whisper.
"Have we landed yet?" Kagome asked.
"No, but we're descending," Sesshomaru told her.
"Uh," she mumbled. "So I need to wake up?"
"Yep. Or I could carry you," he offered. This was odd, even for him. He rarely carried anything but his own briefcase.
"That would be nice. What time is it?" Kagome asked. Sesshomaru paused as he looked at his watch.
"Almost noon," he told her.
"No wonder it's bright," she complained, only causing to make Sesshomaru smile. "Ok, pick me up when we arrive. I'm going to my Sesshou again."
She's officially lost it, hadn't she? Who did she think she was talking to if it wasn't him? Sesshomaru smiled and stroked her hair again. Who cared? At least she was dreaming of him and not some other guy.
"Brady..." she smiled while mumbling.
"Who's this Brady?" Sesshomaru asked out loud, confused. Didn't she just say she was going to return to him? "Perhaps Brad Pitt. But I'm much cuter than him."
"Sesshou, you bastard," Kagome mumbled and Sesshomaru knew she was back into la-la land. Sesshomaru smiled and saw the seatbelt light come on and reached over to buckle Kagome up before himself. He would surely carry her off the plane if she wish him to. And surely, she didn't mind either.
He laid her on the soft bed as softly as possible. He smiled as she whimpered from the lost of his warmth. He quickly dressed in the closet into his shorts for sleep and returned to Kagome's side. She snuggled right into his chest as soon as he laid next to her, and moaned with happiness. She was surely content. Would she be when they went to the meeting the next day? He could only hope.
He saw her eyes flutter open soon after getting comfortable and saw her lift her head and look around her surroundings.
"So, this is our hotel room?" Kagome asked. It was mostly a bedroom, with a bathroom, a small room near the door, and a nice balcony to the end of the room. It looked very rich and expensive and royal, which Kagome was highly not used to. She was not used to the feathered pillows, or the silk sheets, or the gowns, dresses and pyjamas that were supplied for her. It was very odd.
"Too much for you?" Sesshomaru asked, sitting up and rubbing her back because she was shaking her head with her hand on her forehead.
"Yeah, kind of. I'm used to one of those simple ones, were the only thing supplied is shampoo," Kagome told Sesshomaru with a small smile. She removed her hand from her forehead and smiled at Sesshomaru fully. "I think I'll be fine."
Sesshomaru smiled and looked around. Not odd for him at all. This was like all his other hotel rooms; expensive and perfect. But then again, he was born into a rich and highly respected family. For a hundred years, at least, until Inuyasha was born and his father died. They are still considered up with royalty, but not by all anymore.
"So, we'll be going tomorrow to the meeting with some of my friends. We are sharing a limo to the conference room, so please be respectful, all right? I'll introduce them all to you, and please try to remember their names, ok?" Sesshomaru told her, still rubbing her back with a comforting hand and tilting his head to see her face.
"Yes, it's fine. I should dress formal, correct?" Kagome asked. Sesshomaru nodded. "Like my usual outfits?"
"Exactly. Try to keep it matching and complimenting colours as much as possible. Like, for tomorrow, wear your navy blue outfit with those navy pumps. We'll find out the other outfits later, ok?" Sesshomaru told Kagome. She nodded. "Now you should sleep. We have a big days of long meetings tomorrow."
"Actually, I'm not that tired. I slept the entire day away, remember?" Kagome told him with a smile. "You should sleep though."
"I don't sleep unless I just had an activity," Sesshomaru told Kagome, looking away.
"Well..." Kagome trailed off. She had nothing to say.
" 'Well' what?" Sesshomaru asked. Was she offering an activity?
"I'm hungry," Kagome told Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru laughed. He had gotten her entire sentence wrong.
"I'll go get something for you, ok?" Sesshomaru told her, reaching across her body. She gasped in shock, pulling back.
"What are you doing?" Kagome asked, her arms across her chest in protection.
"Trying to call room service," Sesshomaru told her, dialling the number and sitting up right again. "Hello? Is room service still active? No, not that type, miss. I mean actual food, like, well, food. Geez, I'm not asking for an escort. I need food. No, miss, please, stay at your desk. I just want someone to bring two dinner meals up. I don't care who. Thank you." Sesshomaru sighed deeply. Kagome giggled at him. How hard it was just to get two dinners up! "What are you laughing at? Sesshomaru asked grumpily, but slightly playful.
"No one. It's just this hotel is so funny. You want food, and they want to get your money through an escort," Kagome laughed.
"Well, you know those things are quite expensive," Sesshomaru sighed.
"Of course you would. I would be shocked if you didn't know," Kagome laughed. It was just so funny.
"Ok, just shut up," Sesshomaru added, crossing his arms. Kagome thought he was funny, that's what she was laughing at.
A light tap was on the door ("Gosh that was quick," Kagome exclaimed). Sesshomaru got up and unlocked the door, opening it up a little crack. A small, beautiful lady stood with a trolley in front of her, and in a very small maid outfit.
"Room service for Mr. Youkai?" The lady said. "You ordered two dinners?"
"Yes. I hope you aren't it," Sesshomaru sighed, causing the lady to crackle into her hand.
"How sweet," she said, not even taking it as an insult, as it was supposed to be. "No, my sire told me to bring actual food, no women. But, if want me, I'm off around midnight. Just ask for Jasmine. But until then... Here is your food."
She pushed the trolley in, her heels clicking against the marble floor. She smiled sweetly and saw Kagome laying in the bed, in the dark, with the covers held up almost to her chin. "Oh, I see you already have an escort. You know, you could have gotten me for free."
"Just go," Sesshomaru demanded, quite agitated.
"A tip?" The lady asked, a gloved hand held out. Sesshomaru dropped a quarter.
"Now get," Sesshomaru ordered. The lady looked offended, but smiled at Sesshomaru and clicked away. Sesshomaru slammed the door and picked up the coverings of the food dishes. The smell of rice and steak and peas filled the room, and Kagome instantly crawled to the edge of the bed to see what smelt so good. "Now, let's chow."
Kagome smiled and crawled out of the bed to almost freeze on the spot and quickly ran to the closet to get a robe. She luckily found one and tied it quickly on her and joined Sesshomaru at the table. Three candles were there, one already lit. Sesshomaru was having trouble with his lighter and Kagome laughed as she took the one lit already and lit the others quite professionally. Sesshomaru shrugged his shoulders and sat down at the table with Kagome. They sat across from each other, next to the window that was next to the balcony. It was a nice view and Kagome enjoyed Sesshomaru's company as well. Plus, the food wasn't too bad.
"How is it?" Sesshomaru asked, looking directly at Kagome across from him.
"Mmm, great," Kagome said with a smile. "Though, I could have been warmer."
"Cold?" Sesshomaru asked and Kagome nodded. "Go get dressed into some warmer pyjamas then," Sesshomaru told her.
Kagome sighed and shook her head, rolling her eyes. "With you in here?" Kagome asked.
"I promise not to look... Unless you want me to," Sesshomaru told Kagome, raising his eyebrows as gazing out into the night. "Or just stand the cold and later get a jacket to watch the view outside."
"The view outside?" Kagome asked.
"I think we can see the Eiffel Tower from the balcony," Sesshomaru told Kagome with a smile. "We can check after supper."
"Sure," Kagome agreed, finishing her steak and rice off. "I'm almost done, you?"
"Finished two minutes ago," he told Kagome, and reached a hand over to hold Kagome's free one. He squeezed it playfully and received a squeeze in return. They looked into each other's eyes until Kagome finished and got up to get a coat. It was tan, with fur on the inside. It was at a normal length and quite fashionable, in France at least. She smiled and they both walked out in coats to look at the view.
The place was all lit up with nice lights, and they could see the Eiffel Tower from their balcony.
"This is so nice, Sesshomaru," Kagome exclaimed, holding the railing of the balcony. She felt him wrap his arms around her waist.
"I'm glad you like it," he said in a whisper into her ear.
"I love it, Sesshomaru," Kagome sighed, enjoying the peaceful, even romantic, atmosphere. "Thank you, Sesshomaru."
"Anything, love," he told her, placing a delicate kiss on her lips when she turned to thank him. "We could go to the Eiffel Tower up close on Wednesday, if you wish."
"That would be great," Kagome beamed.
"Ok, it's a deal," he told her, leaning his head on her shoulder. "But for now, admire it from afar, as I had to for you for many years."
Kagome smiled and closed her eyes and leaned into the wind. She hoped nothing would change. She wished they were just on vacation, not for business. She wished this could last forever, her and Sesshomaru on the balcony in romantic Paris. Everything couldn't be more perfect!