Chapter 3

"I'm on the list. Check again," Bankotsu insisted, tapping the ball of his foot against the tile ground.

"I'm sorry sir, I don't see you on here…" The doormen said with a grunt.

Kagome's heels clicked against the floor as she approached them. "Is there a problem gentlemen?" she asked, pushing a lock of her hair back behind her ear.

"Yes ma'am, seems we have a stray here," he said jabbing his thumb in the direction of a very irritated looking Bankotsu.

Kagome smiled. "He's allowed in. I must have forgotten to have 'Anna add his name to the list since I was in such haste to plan a perfect party," Kagome said with a sigh.

The doorman to the left nodded. "Yes ma'am." He then turned to Bankotsu. "Sorry for the misunderstanding Mr. Katanna."

Bankotsu scoffed in return and pushed past the two guards. "Kagome, Kagome," he said with a grin and then enveloped her in a hug. "You look absolutely ravishing."

Kagome blushed. "Thank you B."

He smiled and handed her a box wrapped in cheap silver wrapping paper. She smiled nonetheless. "Don't open it now…I don't think your brother and dad would be too happy to see what it is," he said with a wink.

She giggled having a good idea of what it was that was resting idly in this—she took a peek underneath the paper—Victoria's Secret box.

"Thank you Bankotsu. Okay come on let's get back to the party," she said grabbing his hand. He nodded and winked at the guards as he left who only sneered in reply.

Kagome turned back once more and face the guards. "Hiten, Manten," she said, catching their attention. "Why don't you guys switch with the new guys and come enjoy the party. You deserve it," she said with a smile.

They grinned and nodded, looking pointedly at Bankotsu. Bankotsu glared and turned on his heels and walked out of the foyer.

O.o.O

Inuyasha watched as Kagome entered the room, which was now filled with balloons, the furniture moved aside to make room for all three hundred guests. His date had run off to the bar, probably as drunk as hell by now. Not that he would care. It just gave him an easier fuck. He scoffed. Not that he was having problems getting into her pants.

His eyes scanned the room once more and landed on three particular people. It was the group from earlier, when he had picked up Kagome. Two of them worked at the bar with Kagome and the other one had a crush on her.

Inuyasha growled as he scanned the demon up and down.

"Time to teach him what happens when he touches my things," he mumbled to himself and then started off in the direction of Kouga.

O.o.O

Kagome pulled Bankotsu over to her father much to Bankotsu's distaste. "Hi daddy," she chirped, with a smile.

Her father turned around, stopping his conversation with whomever he was talking to before she had interrupted. "Hello sweetheart. Since you're here I want you to meet someone," he said with a grin.

Kagome sighed. "Yes Daddy," she said with a groan. The man behind her father boomed with laughter.

"Quite a girl you got there, Aki."

Her father stepped aside so she could see the man. Kagome gasped and her eyes widened. "Its you!" she said and then immediately clasped a hand to her mouth, embarrassed at the outburst.

InuTaisho quirked an eyebrow, his eyes dancing with amusement. Her father also turned giving her a 'is that how we act around company' look. She felt as if she was a little girl getting scolded for eating a cookie before dinner.

"I apologize for the outburst. It's nice to see you again Mr. Takahashi," she said calmly and politely. Bankotsu, whose hand was still latched to hers laughed silently, though she had to have seemed to forgotten about him.

Mr. Takahashi bowed respectfully. "You also. Happy birthday by the way Kagome."

Kagome blushed slightly. "Thank you, Sir."

He nodded and then attention directed towards the man who was holding her hand. "And who might this be?"

"Oh," Kagome said and noticed Mr. Takahashi staring at their joined hands. She quickly let go and ushered him forward. "Dad, Mr. Takahashi, this is my boss," she introduced.

Bankotsu bowed respectfully. "Hello Sirs."

"Ah," her father said with a chuckle. "So you are the infamous Bankotsu. Kagome's told me all about that coffee shop that you own."

Bankotsu looked over at Kagome with a 'what the hell' look on his face. Her eyes pleaded him to play along.

Bankotsu cleared his throat. "Ah yes, the coffee shop."

Kagome gave him a look that clearly said, 'Thank you'. He nodded, not obviously but enough to let Kagome know he got the message.

"I hear its getting very good business," Aki commented.

Bankotsu nodded. "Oh yes, your little Kagome just draws in customers," he said with a chuckle. Both men laughed as well. Kagome rolled her eyes.

"I'm glad to hear it," Aki said and then noticed one of his co-workers motioning him to come over. "Excuse me for a moment, will you?"

Bankotsu nodded. InuTaisho perked up. "Oh, Kagome I must introduce you to my eldest son," he said and then hurried off in search of said person. Kagome cocked her head and laughed at his sudden haste.

Bankotsu snorted and Kagome looked over. "I'm surprised your father didn't recognize my name."

Kagome looked at him with confusion. "What do you mean?"

"Your father happens to be one of my biggest loaners. He should see my name on the bill every so often."

Kagome's eyes widened. "What!"

O.o.O

Kouga turned around as soon as he sensed Inuyasha's presence. "What do you want, mutt-face?" he asked with a slight growl.

Eri and Yuka nodded in approval at his choice of attire. They giggled and whispered what he supposed to be comments about how hot he was.

Mind reader?

No.

Inflated ego?

Definitely.

Kouga scoffed watching a grin partake its place on Inuyasha's lips. "You might as well get over yourself dog-boy, they converse about any male that comes their way."

Eri hit him playfully on the back of the shoulder.

Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "I came over here to tell you one thing and one thing only."

"Oh yeah?" Kouga teased. "And what's that?"

"To stay away from Kagome."

"Like I'm gonna let some dumb-ass whose like three years older than her tell me to stay away from what's mine."

"I don't believe I see your mark on her," he said calmly, enough to irk Kouga at least.

Kouga growled. "I'm not going to cause any drama because I don't want to upset Kagome on her big night."

Inuyasha shrugged. "Whatever just heed my warning, ass." He turned around to leave when he noticed his date staggering away from the bar. He sighed, rubbed his forehead and walked over to her.

O.o.O

"What do you mean my father is one of your biggest loaners!" she yelled quietly, but harshly at Bakotsu.

"Its true. Sorry I didn't mention it earlier. But he signs all the bills."

"Oh my god."

"Just calm down."

Kagome sighed. "Whatever but if he finds out I will kill you."

Bankotsu grinned sheepishly.

Kagome rolled her eyes and looked around the room for her brother. She hadn't seen any sign of him since she brought in Bankotsu. Maybe he was still with Inuyasha…? Come to think of it she hadn't seen much of him either. A weight on her shoulders brought her from her stupor.

"Hmm?" she said.

"You need to relax Kagome," Bankotsu said from behind her and rubbed her shoulders gently. Kagome closed her eyes.

"I guess," she mumbled, lost in the sheer pleasure of the hands working miracles on her tensed muscles.

A chuckle sounded in front of her. "Having fun, Kagome?" A voice boomed. She knew who it belonged to and opened her eyes. She blushed, her assumption correct.

"Well I wanted you to meet my eldest son," he informed her once more as he stepped aside. "This is Sesshomaru."

"Pleased to meet you," a monotone voice said.

Kagome looked at the stranger. He, like other son of the Takahashi family held the traits of his father; silver hair and golden eyes. Unlike Inuyasha however, his face was stoic and strong, a bit feminine. One would call him—beautiful…or handsome. Also unlike Inuyasha, he had markings of an Inu-youkai. Two magenta stripes on his face and a crescent moon resting on his forehead, much like his father's markings.

"It's nice to meet you also," she said with a smile, his clawed hand wrapping around hers in a handshake. "Demon? Like your father?" she asked quietly, almost afraid.

"Yes," Sesshomaru said.

Kagome nodded, not sure of what else to say. "So I will leave you two to get acquainted. Bankotsu?" InuTaisho said.

Bankotsu nodded and followed him.

"So, it was nice of you—"

"I will say this once and only once. I will tolerate you but will not be nice to you. You ask me a question and I will answer. You say hello to me I will politely say hello back. I will not however, lower myself to converse with one who is below me. Understood?"

'And all without blinking once.' She thought. "Below you? And just what do you take me for Mr. Takahashi? A piece of shit? You don't scare me, even if you are demon. And you wouldn't dare hurt me. It would tarnish your image wouldn't it?"

Sesshomaru merely quirked an eyebrow. She had fire. It needed to be put out.

He took a step closer and grabbed her upper arm. "Ms. Higurashi I will not hesitate to hurt you at all," he said closing his hand around her arm, the tips of his nails prodding at the skin. "And yes, for the record, you are a piece of shit," he hissed and then dug his nails into her skin.

She winced and closed her eyes tightly. To anyone else it would look as if he was pulling her towards him for a kiss. But that was far, far from it.

"I'm beginning to like your brother better," she said through clenched teeth.

"Half brother," he said with a low growl and then let go. There were specks of blood around the cuts, four to be exact. He grunted and then flicked some of the blood away as if it was poison.

He put a clawed finger under her chin so she would look at him. "Just remember the pain I can cause if you ever do irritate me," he said and then turned and walked away.

She growled under her breath and stalked off towards the bathroom.

O.o.O

Inuyasha's nose picked up the scent of blood, Kagome's blood to be more precise. He growled and looked around, his date asleep in his lap. He saw his brother walk towards him and glared.

"What the fuck do you want?"

Sesshomaru stared at him with a stoic expression. "That wench of yours gave me quite the trouble," he said briefly flashing one of his nails, which was still stained with her blood.

Inuyasha's eyes widened briefly, flashing red. "What the fuck did you do to her!" he all but yelled. Many people turned in the direction of the spat.

"I merely taught her a lesson in respect."

"You fucking asshole!" Inuyasha seethed, growling loudly.

Sesshomaru licked his nails, irking his brother even farther. Although it looked to his brother as if he was enjoying the taste of the wench's blood he was just erasing the evidence.

Inuyasha carefully set his date on the couch and got up and charged at Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru swiftly dodged it, his feet settling down on the ground once more.

Inuyasha swiped his claws at his brother. "When will you learn, little brother?" Sesshomaru taunted, dodging the blow once again, his impassive expression never faltering.

"Where is she?" Inuyasha growled.

"You have a nose, you figure it out," Sesshomaru said and then walked off.

Inuyasha inhaled the air, his nose focusing on one scent. He found what he was looking for and started up the stairs. He could kick his brother's ass anytime but right now he needed to help Kagome.

O.o.O

A string of curses fell from Kagome's lips and she applied Neosporin to her cuts. Though they weren't vast in size, they were deep enough to cause an infection without the proper care.

She sighed and began to unwrap the Band-Aids when she heard someone stop at the door. "There's no need to do that," Inuyasha said walking over to her. "How bad did he hurt you?"

"Not bad, just a couple of cuts, they'll be fine," Kagome said with a sigh. "And what do you mean there's no need to do that?"

"I can heal your wounds if you allow me. I don't think you want your dad and brother asking questions."

"You mean you don't want them asking questions because then they'd actually figure out your brother's a complete and total asshole."

Inuyasha grinned. "True and not true."

Kagome rolled her eyes. "Whatever. Do what you must," she said and held out her arm.

Inuyasha grabbed a washcloth from beside her and wet it, carefully wiping off the Neosporin. Kagome hummed a song inside her head, though she was curious to find out what he was doing.

He locked his hands on her hips, picking her up and causing her to gasp. He set her on the bathroom counter. "W-what are you doing?" she asked.

"Shh," he coaxed.

Inuyasha brought his mouth to the wounds and she gasped. His tongue slid over the cuts, drenching them in his saliva. To his surprise she didn't pull away or slap him as he thought she would. He chuckled briefly at the thought.

Kagome stared at Inuyasha as if he were an alien. Which she didn't really doubt at this moment.

He pulled back and she looked down at the cuts. Her eyes widened. They were completely gone. "How…?"

"All demons have some sort of a healing saliva. No need to thank me," he said with a cocky grin plastered on his lips.

She laughed. "Thank you Inuyasha."

He placed his hands on her waist. "A kiss would repay me," he said huskily.

'What the hell? What could it hurt?' She thought and then closed the gap between them. He grinned and pulled her closer, her hands tangled in his silky mane.

'He did bring another woman to your party. And then he doesn't even talk to you for half the night.'

Kagome's eyes snapped open, as Inuyasha's tongue licked her bottom lip. He did do those things didn't he? She was about to pull back when her brother's voice was heard from the doorway.

"What the FUCK are you doing with my SISTER!"

O.o.O

A/N: So sorry I haven't updated in a while...I tore a ligament during dance and I haven't had much time to write, much less keep my grades up with trying to get better. But I finally found time tonight and I decided to post it. So I hope ya'll like it and please please review! I really like to hear ya'lls thoughts.