CHAPTER 26
Naraku purposely showed up late, so by the time he reached his desk, Sesshoumaru was already in his office. He even left early for lunch so he so he wouldn't run into his boss. Avoiding meeting the person you unexpectedly had a one-night stand with was cowardly, but Naraku still didn't know how to handle the situation. His visit with his grandmother had done little good, he was even more confused and worried. Apparently he had some dark force from his past coming back to get him.
His plan to avoid his boss had been working fine till Shippo came up to him with some paper work that needed to be signed by Sesshoumaru. Naraku had tried to get him to do it but he claimed wasn't part of his job description. Funny how cleaning Sesshoumaru's car was part of his job description.
Dreading every step, he walked to the office that was way too close to his desk. Knocking lightly, he hoped Sesshoumaru wouldn't hear him and he be able to go back to his cubical with an excuse.
"Come in."
That hope died.
Slowly he entered the room, since he let the handle go the doors own weight closed itself. The large armchair was faced towards the window, the top of Sesshoumaru's head was peaking from the tip of the chair, silver strands stood out from the black material.
Naraku tensed even more remembering what they had done on that very chair. He refused to believe he was blushing, only girls blushed.
Sesshoumaru slowly swirled the chair around, his hands were fold over his lap and he was wearing another white suit, but this time he had a dark red tied on. Immediately he locked eyes with Naraku and the red eye man did something he had never done in his life, he lowered his eyes to the floor.
"Ummm. I need you to sign this.''
"Bring it over here." Extending his hand Sesshoumaru watched him timidly walk over and hand him the document. While grabbing the paper he made sure to run his hand over Naraku's fingers. The unexpected look produced a delicious twitched from the usually unfazable man.
"Did you get home alright?" He asked suddenly.
"Yes."
"Sorry I left you alone. You must have woken up confused."
Scratching his head Naraku turned his gaze to the side. "Its fine. I can't really blame you after what happen."
"Yes, you calling another person's name was a little bit of a shock." He made no attempt to hide the bitterness in his voice.
"Look Sir"
"I prefer Sesshoumaru-sama"
"Sesshoumaru-sama, I have never slept with another guy like that. I was drunk and it's been awhile since... you know."
"I never thought you were one for making excuses." His words were spoken slow and clearly, every syllable made the room feel hotter.
Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes and gave him a very icy stare.
"No, no, I'm not making excuse. It's just that I don't really know how to handle this situation."
Sesshoumaru looked at the clock on the wall and then back at him. "I'm quite busy right now Naraku. Why don't we discuss this at another time in a more comfortable location?" he wrote down an address on a piece of paper and handed it to him.
"Meet me at this address at eight tonight."
"Fine, I´ll be there. "
The address he had sent him to turned out to be a fancy restaurant that specialized in French food. Naraku really wasn't expecting this, at least his work clothes were appropriate for such a classy place. There was a long line of people outside side, but Sesshoumaru want there so he decided to go inside.
For a French restaurant the decor was much more European than anything. The man at the small booth was at least Frenching looking, with his red jackets and black pants, all tied together by a sharp skinny mustache that twisted at the tips. He wondered if the guy was paid extra for looking so cliché.
"Can I help you sir?"
"I am looking for a mister Sesshoumaru?"
The man straightens his tie after hearing the name.
"Yes he´s waiting for you in the private room. Please fallow me."
He was lead past the regular tables to a door all the way in the back. The new room made the other part of the restaurant look like coach on an air plane. This was definitely first class. He could even feel the different in the carpet when he walked. There were several tables here but only one was occupied and that was by Sesshoumaru himself. He was reading the menu. He put it down when he saw Naraku. The silver haired man gestured for him to take a seat across the white veil covered square table. Naraku did just that.
The man who had led him in collected the menus and gave a light bow before leaving the room again. Naraku really wished he wasn't left alone with this guy, but then again maybe this was best, he did want a private place to talk.
"I already take the liberty of ordering for us. I hope you do not mind." Sesshoumaru was still wearing the suit from this morning.
"That fine. I really wasn't expecting you to send me to a restaurant."
"Well usually dinner goes before sex. I figured I owed you a nice meal."
Naraku chuckled lightly. It was forced and he knew Sesshoumaru could tell.
"The room is nice."
"Yes, I thought you might want some privacy."
They stayed in awkward silence till their meals arrived. Naraku looked over his plate. It was Gigot D'Agneau Pleureur. Which was lamb meat that is cooked in the oven, slowly, on a grill, with the potatoes placed on a rack underneath it. The meat's juices fall on the potatoes and cook them while spreading its tasty juices all over it. It was his favorite French dish. How could Sesshoumaru have known? Maybe it was just a lucky guess.
The waiter was about to serve him what he presumed was a very nice vintage wine but Naraku shook his head and asked for some soda. He wanted the wine but after what happen last time he got drunk he promised himself he´d never drink again.
Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow but said nothing. He was enjoying the red wine. It went well with his duck breast.
"Is your meal to your liking?" he asked.
"Yea, it has been a long time since I ate this. They really know how to cook the lamb just right."
"For desert I thought we could have Profiteroles, those are cream puffs."
Naraku resisted the urge to roll his eyes. "I know."
"How are your sisters doing dong?"
"Kagura´s still looking for a job and man to marry, while Kana is getting into fights at school and dating an order boy. So yea, things are going great"
Sesshoumaru softly smile. "Sounds like you have your hands full. I remember when Rin started dating. It was a nightmare. She was into goth kids at the time." Reminiscing he cut into his duck and dipped it in the gravy. He eyed Naraku, the man was enjoying his lamb very much. Each bite was savored and chewed slowly. Obviously it must have been a long time since he ate it. The dish was very costly. "I could always get Kagura a job working at INU corp. She could be a secretary."
"That would actually be a big help. For some reason she has problems finding a job. I had the same bad luck before I started working for you."
Smiling the silver haired man hummed "I can't imagine why. You are such a hard worker."
"And how's Rin doing by the way? I know her and Kagura talk on the phone a lot."
"Yes those two have become best friends recently." Sesshoumaru was rather glad his daughter had such a bond with Kagura. Everything involving Naraku was told to Rin and in turn she would tell him, plus he hoped that after he makes Naraku his publicly, the two girls would develop a sister relationship. "Rin is doing well. I just wish she would dump her worthless boyfriend. He is so below her status."
"You know a lot of the most powerful men started with nothing"
Sesshoumaru tilted his head to the side with a crooked smile on his face. "I am very aware what a man who has nothing is capable of doing." Those cat like eyes narrowed in on the Naraku. "Very aware."
Naraku had gotten so caught up in the conversation he had forgotten why he was even here. Again awkward silence ruled.
"Sesshoumaru we need to talk about what happen. What happen that night shouldn't have happened"
"Why not? We both enjoyed ourselves. You told me you didn't have a problem will homosexuals."
"Im not gay."
Sesshoumaru snorted. "You didn't seem to mind fucking a man. I say you actraully loved it." he liked the way Naraku blushed. "Am I really such a bad catch? I am hansome, wealthy, educated, polite and come from good breeding."
Naraku also wanted to add self adulating to that list too.
"I think we would make an excellent pair."
"But you're my boss and us having a relationship would be unprofessional." Sweat started to from on Naraku´s brow. He whipped it away. "And why woud you want anything to do with me? I do not have anything to offer you."
"I have everything I want; all I need is some companionship. I have my famiy but I am still lonely. I have an attraction twords you. I like your firery spirt and I feel like you like me as well. After all it was you who made the first move."
Naraku blinked several times. "I…" He paused when Sesshoumaru grabbed his hand and started massaging his knuckles.
"Being with me can open up a lot of doors"
Growling Naraku snatched his hand away. "I´m not a whore. I need nothing from you"
"What about your sisters? I know you don't have enough money to pay rent this month. Kagura told Rin how hard it has been for you. I know that right now your electricity has been cut off and your refrigerator only has bread and water in it. I know you have been taking your baths at the office to save on water."
Naraku stiffened, his eyes opening wide before shame caused him to look down. It was all true. He was falling to take care of his sisters. Tomorrow he was actually going to pawn off his phone just to be able to pay rent.
"How long till DSS gets involved and takes Kana away?" Sesshoumaru grabbed his hand. "I can offer them a better life; I can give you a better life. We can start slow, I´m willing to build up a relationship with you. I care for you."
Naraku stood up so fast that his chair fell back. "I'm sorry Mr. Sesshoumaru but I have to go." he started to pull out his wallet when Sesshoumaru stopped him.
"Save your money. I'll pay."
He left with a slightly injured pride. Naraku was walking so fast he almost knocked over one of the waiters.
Alone, rejected and angry Sesshoumaru glared at the fallen chair Naraku had once occupied.
He had offered him everything and he had turned him down. It hurt, it really did. He could feel a tear run down his face. How many more times would he cry for this man? Shouting, his fisted connected with the dining table. If he wasn't alone in the room all eyes would be on him. Flames of determination flared in his golden eyes.
"Naraku, you will be mine."
