Kagome had felt the al too familiar energy of her favorite vampyr when they had reached the theater. Any annoyance she had felt had swiftly vanished when she sensed another all too familiar energy.

"Demons."

"What?" Shippou looked down at her, lowering his head to let her whisper to him. To others it was an intimate secret they were sharing, to them, it was something that would save lives.

"There is a demon here."

"Did it have to come ruin our date a Mother?"

"That's the thing. The demon is in the building. Meaning it most likely is part of our date." Shippou pulled back, a disgusted look disappearing behind his mask. He smiled invitingly.

"Well then, I guess we should go have fun, shouldn't we?" He wrapped an arm around her shoulders, pulling her closer. Kagome sighed at the gentle motion and looked up into his amused eyes.

"I thought I told you I wanted to pick up some old geezer." Shippou grinned.

"You wouldn't love him like you do me." He looked up at the roof of the imposing building. "But if you're referring to that old geezer, the blood sucking one, I guess I can move aside." Kagome rolled her eyes and elbowed him in the side.

"He thinks you're human. Don't let him think otherwise." Shippou smirked suddenly.

"All I was planning to do love, was offer you the world." Kagome giggled as they moved forward into the theater. She never saw the woman who had inched close enough to hear the final sentence.

'Shido's not going to be happy if he finds out that Shippou wants her like that.' On top of the roof, Shido was glaring down at the little architect.

"What's so special about him?"

"I dunno. Let's go ask." Shido smiled at his annoying little friend.

"Go to her office. Find out everything you can and then come back to me."

"Sir, yes sir!" Guni flitted away.

"Guni!?" She stopped and turned.

"What?"

"Be careful. And don't get caught." Guni rolled her eyes.

"What do you think you're dealing with? An amateur?" She smiled at Shido as she turned before leaving him alone. Shido chuckled softly and turned back to the building. It was time to see if Yoko Asahina had solicited a night breed. He sighed softly as an image of Kagome and her boy toy flashed through his mind.

"What do I care? She isn't mine." He thought of her passionate response to his kiss before she had zapped him. "Although she could be." He looked down to see Yayoi looking up. Knowing she couldn't see him, he smiled as she shrugged and entered the theater. Shido followed her example. He set off to find Asahina's room. He muffled a curse when he realized she would be going on stage in mere moments.

Below, settling into her seat, Kagome hid a smile. Trust her son to get them a private booth away from everyone. She didn't blame him though; the cloying scent of perfume had already made her lightheaded.

"Are you okay Mother?"

"Mmm-hmm. I'm wondering when that woman will show up in here."

"Who?"

"The NOS woman. Heaven knows she's probably been digging through my file."

"A mild set back. You know what your file says."

"Which is completely at odds with who you see before you on some points?"

"The human angle only Mother." Kagome snorted.

"Right…" She drawled and turned towards the stage as the lights dimmed. "Bet?"

"I think it'll be a person in this crowd. They always make such good demon hosts."

"I think it'll be someone on the cast itself." Shippou sighed.

"Fine. What's the price?"

"Winner deals with the Tsuki deal. I get tired of that man peering down my shirt."

"I get tired of his daughter ogling my ass…along with his son."

"Well, to the loser goes this prize." Shippou shuddered.

"So…cruel Kagome. How can you torture me like this?" Kaogme snorted. The curtain behind them was pushed aside.

"Can we help you Ms….?" Shippou had stood and turned to face their intruder.

"I'm Yayoi. I came to see Ms. Higurashi." Yayoi walked over to the smaller woman who was also standing. She noted that the woman was not even intimidated by the fact that she was the smallest person in the room.

"What can I do for you Yayoi? I'm sure you aren't here to get a house built."

"You are correct. Did you get the insurance money for your car?"

"Yep, and as you can see my architect didn't kill me for crushing his model." Shippou chuckled.

"You know I would never do that dearest." Kagome nodded and absently swatted his arm.

"What else are you here for?" Yayoi bit her lip and looked from one to the other.

"Shido wants to talk to you."

"About?"

"Your files are wrong. It's what he believes. I also believe it." Kagome nodded.

"Shippou 's figured it out. You can talk freely. Please, sit and join us." Kagome motioned to one of the empty chair in the booth. Yayoi noted that it was three seats down from where the couple was sitting and a row in front. She nodded and sat. She was distinctly uncomfortable when she realized that the woman had moved to sit closer to her. Tension rose when Kagome leaned over, resting her arms on the chair in front of her. "What else do you want?"

"I came to apologize for shooting you the other night. You surprised me."

"No harm no foul. I am alive and well." Kagome's voice took on a sly edge. "Besides, I was told that NOS agents usually shoot people with creepy faces. I just happen to fit in that category." Caribbean blue eyes twinkled in amusement. "My fault completely." Yayoi couldn't help but think the girl was playing with her. She turned to see a smile on the woman's face.

"What are you here for?"

"Shippou asked me out to see this play." Yayoi's gaze slid over to the ethereal man in question. He was watching the stage as the actors set the mood with the prologue.

"What are you?"

"I am me. Something that isn't supposed to be, yet existing. I am not demon or human. I mean no harm to mortals, well unless they ask for it. Would you be a dear and stop drooling over my chief architect?" Yayoi's gaze snapped off the man and she flushed other Kagome's scrutinizing look.

"Sorry."

"Don't apologize. I just hate when his ego gets super inflated. Makes him hard to live with." Yayoi's eyes widened.

'Shido is going to be soooo pissed when he hears they live together.'

"Are you two married?"

"Don't you think that marriage would be on file? We're partners." Kagome had stopped looking at the other woman in favor of watching the play. "I win Shippou dearest."

"Damn you!!! I didn't want the Tsuki project!!! You can't make me do this!!"

"A bet is a bet. You lost. Suck it up and be a man." Shippou twitched and stood. Yayoi watched as the man sat next to his boss. He pressed a playful kiss to her cheek.

"C'mon Kagome. You know I rather not be stuck with those lustful fools."

"You lost. Deal with it." He pressed a kiss to her shoulder.

"Kagome…?"

"Get a life sweety. You lost." Shippou worked up fake tears as he looked away.

"You're so cruel to me."

"I'll make it up to you later tonight." Shippou smiled.

"Okay." He moved back to his seat with an easy grace. As he sat, the curtain was once again opened.

"I hope I'm not intruding." Shippou's smile turned into a grin as Kagome shot him a glare. He winked at her as he turned to the door.

"Nope. Not at all. We've already been intruded on." Shido nodded and walked into the room.

"Yayoi, did you find out anything before you came here?"

"No. I didn't."

"Aa." Shido sighed and took a seat. "I guess we have to wait until the show is over."

"Yea." Yayoi turned slightly to stare at the woman almost behind her. "May I ask what you two were betting on?"

"We bet on if we'd really see one of our most esteemed customers in a private booth. If you look over to the left, you can spot the Seigumi family in three separate booths. One for each member of the family."

"Oh." Kagome nodded and stood. She walked back to Shippou's side and sat in her waiting chair. Yayoi froze when she heard a muted growl coming from Shido. Shippou, seemingly oblivious to the danger slipped his arm around Kagome's waist and pulled her closer. He half sealed his fate seconds later when he pressed a kiss to Kagome's cheek, dangerously near her mouth. Yayoi resigned herself to sit in unamused silence until intermission time. The small booth was crowded with both tension and testosterone, both of which were not good for anyone's health.

"Oh, by the way. How is that girl doing? I believe Riho was her name."

"She's fine. She wasn't hurt so it shouldn't be expected that she wouldn't be doing fine."

"I was just curious. After all, she isn't here with you."

"She had something to do."

"Really?" Kagome turned to look at Shido. "What?" The vampire sighed.

"How am I to know?"

"Well…I thought you were her friend." Kagome shrugged and turned around. "My mistake." Half an hour later, intermission began. Yayoi left the room to get a break from all the chemical action building in the air. She was followed by Shippou, who went to claim some refreshments for his date. Only Kagome didn't miss his wink as he walked out, leaving her and Shido alone together.

"Amusing boy."

"He is a man Shido. I'm amazed you can't see that." Kagome stared straight ahead, not turning when his presence moved closer. She felt him sit in the chair behind her and then he pulled her hair to the side, exposing her neck.

"No, I am a man. What just left the room was naught but a boy." Kagome didn't flinch when he sniffed her neck. Years of living with scent driven demons had hardened her to that odd form of intimidation. Behind her, Shido frowned and then settled his chin on her shoulder.

"Believe me, Shippou's a man." Kagome sighed. "Is there something you want?" She froze when his teeth grazed her neck playfully.

"Would you give it to me if I said yes?"

"Most likely not."

"Pity." Shido kissed the side of her neck. "Could I try to change your mind?"

"No. I'm not a blood bank Shido. I do not receive pleasure from giving vampyr blood."

"Maybe the right vampire wasn't feasted on you before." Kagome snorted.

"Was that innuendo I heard?" She leaned forward, away from his mouth before turning. "I just happen to not like giving blood. After all, I'm not mass producing it. I only make enough for me." Shido was on her before she blinked. Had she been human, she would have screamed. But she wasn't and she had seen him coming. "Didn't I give you a warning not to long ago?" Shido nuzzled her neck affectionately.

"I don't know." Kagome sighed again as her eyes began to lighten to their odd blue.

"I told you to not treat me like some whore." Shido's eyes turned gold as he breathed in the scent of her skin.

"What's your point?" He murmured softly, his mouth already watering.

"You're pushing your limits vamp. Don't you even dare to bi-." Kagome broke off with a moan as Shido sunk his fangs into her neck. He let out an approving growl, knowing that she had been lost to the euphoria his mouth brought to her. Seconds later, he was pulled off of the writhing woman. He let out an angry growl as his eyes met freakish green.

"I left you with Kagome not to suck her blood but to keep her amused. I do not appreciate this infringement on her person vampyr. I will not forget this either." On the floor, the woman shivered as the narcotic in his saliva wore off.

"You bit me. You really bit me." She looked up at him as her eyes bled to the cold blue most demons feared. "I'll kill you!!" She lunged at him, only to be yanked back by Shippou. The pair disappeared in a flash of flame. Shido looked up as Yayoi entered the booth.

"What happened?" The man guiltily wiped a trickle of blood from the side of his mouth.

"I bit her." He stood. "I have more control than this. What the hell happened to me!?" Yayoi froze as he marched past her angrily, his eyes still golden. "That man isn't human either. He pulled me up. No one should be able to handle me like that unless they're on steroids or not human. I bet on the latter." Yayoi opened her mouth to speak only to snap it shut when Shido licked blood off his hand. He let out a disgusted snort when he realized what he was doing. "What the hell is wrong with me?" He left the enclosed space quickly, squelching the urge to scream his frustration to the room.

(Kagome)

Kagome gasped as Shippou reappeared at their home. He set her down on the ground gently and brushed her hair aside.

"Mother?"

"I got arrogant. I didn't think he'd actually bite me." She placed her hand over the mark and turned to look at her son. "He'll know you aren't human Shippou."

"Good. Maybe he'll pick up some fear along the way." Shippou's worried eyes traced over his mother's face. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine Shippou."

"Will you go back for the demon?" Kagome shook her head.

'If we do that, we'll run into those two again. An open wound like this would only draw him to me."

"Can't you heal it?" Kagome smirked.

"I could, but I want you to feel guilty. Had you not invited him into the booth and left me alone with him, he wouldn't have been able to sink his teeth into me." Shippou snorted.

"I don't feel guilty Mother. I smelt your arousal from bottom floor of the theater. You liked it." Kagome raised an eyebrow as she hid a smile.

"You forget their saliva makes it pleasurable my son." Shippou rolled his eyes.

"Meh, you know you liked it." Kagome stomped on his foot and walked up the drive to their home. "Hey!" Ignoring him, she continued forward. She stopped when she reached the door.

"Don't forget the Tsuki case Shippou. Heaven knows the gay son will love to hear it's your private case now."

"MOTHER!!!!" Chuckling, she opened the door.