Chapter 8
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As she trudged along behind Sesshoumaru Kagome couldn't help but dwell on her run of luck, or rather, lack there of, 'I have to share a room with him, granted it's a penthouse suit and is probably the same size or bigger then my apartment, but sharing a room with him!' Kagome fretted, eyeing Sesshoumaru's back as she pushed their luggage trolley after him, meanwhile dragging a half asleep Valeo after her. 'Where did that bell hop have to go anyway, he just shoved this in the elevator glanced cautiously at Sesshoumaru and ran off. I thought serves was suppose to be superb at high class hotels?'
When they came to a stop at there door Kagome watched as Sesshoumaru carefully opened the door so that it wouldn't wake Rin. Suddenly Kagome realized that they had only received one key, "Umm, hey Sesshoumaru, why didn't you get two keys? What if I want to go somewhere?"
"You are only staying for one night, there is no need for a key since you cannot possibly go anywhere in the hotel for it is late and nothing is open. Also you have no means of getting any place else so you have no reason to leave the room. Therefore you do not need a key." Sesshoumaru told her as he marched into the massive suit and proceeded towards a door off to one side and disappeared through it.
Bringing there trolley into the middle of what looked like a T.V. room Kagome stopped to examine the room. The place was bigger then her apartment, there was a beautiful suede looking sofa with a matching love seat and ottoman that were stationed to watch the huge plasma wall T.V. Behind it farther back was what looked like a red oak dinning table. Upon closer inspection Kagome relized that every table in both the rooms matched. To the right Kagome saw two double doors, 'must lead to the master bedroom a.k.a. Sesshoumaru's new bed room.' She thought as she dropped valeo's leash wandered over to the door that farther down next to that one.
Walking into the room she discovered it was a bathroom, a master bathroom from its appearance. It had a beautiful soaker tub with jets, black and white marble floors, and a two nozzle shower that looked as though it could easily hold three or four people. Moseying over to the two sink counter Kagome found that there was a basket with an array of different scented soaps, body washes, shampoos and lotions. At the end of the room by a towel rack another door caught Kagome's eye, 'hmm, this must lead to the master bedroom, lucky Sesshoumaru.' Kagome thought as she scooted over to open the door and confirm her suspicions.
"Yup, I was right," She mumbled as she poked her head through the crack in the doorway she had made. The room was even nicer then she had expected, the bed looked even bigger then a normal King size and had a beautiful silver and midnight blue bed set. Opposite the bed was another wall mounted T.V. and in the corner there were two dark red leather chairs stationed around yet another red oak table. Behind the table was a sliding glass door that Kagome assumed led to a balcony.
"Grr, he gets all of the good stuff," Kagome mutter to herself as she shut the door and retreated back into the elaborate bathroom. Walking towards the other door she started to walk out but gave the beautiful Jacuzzi tub one last look when a quick thought came to mind, 'If I get up really early I'll just use it before Sesshoumaru gets up.'
Turning she walked out the door a bright smile on her face, "Brilliant."
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"Beep, beep, beep," Kagome's alarm chirped at her, rolling over she looked at the hated object as 5:00 blazed at her. Waking the little black box she struggled to push past her fog of sleep and sit up, then proceed in the onerous task of actually rising from the bed. Normally it wasn't so hard to rise she had gotten use to rising during the small hours of the morning but she hadn't made it to bed till one that morning.
Remembering that she had set her clock this early for a reason Kagome found a burst of energy to get out bed, "Yippy, I get to take a bath!" She squealed softly and jumped out of bed, completely forgetting about the dog that was sleeping like a log at the end of it. All she could think was how much she was going to enjoy the tub. The fact that she was taking a bath at five in the morning not seeming odd to her in the slightest.
Forgetting to grab a change of clothes in her excitement Kagome simply hurried out of her room and headed towards the bathroom. Easing the door open quietly she quickly snuck in and locked the door behind her. Looking at her choice of bath soaps she couldn't help but sigh happily, "I love it when my hardest decision to make is which sent I want to use."
Grabbing the vanilla body was, the lavender shampoo and conditioner Kagome quickly turned on the water and began to fill the tub. Striping off her clothes, Kagome did a quick a scan of the room, attempting to find how to turn on the jets. After a minuet of searching she found the little dial and flicked it to half an hour. Scooting over she slipped into the tub and let her mind ascend to a state of euphoria as she opened the bath wash and let the sent wash over her.
Twenty minuets later every inch of Kagome's skin smelt faintly of vanilla and her hair carried the aroma of lavender. Sliding in up to her chin Kagome spent the rest of her soak in pure bliss, her thoughts dwelling on how nice the day was starting.
As soon as the jets stopped Kagome pulled the plug and slowly rose from the water. Sighing softly she reached to grab a towel already missing the warmth that the bath had provided. With the towel wrapped firmly around her she made her way over to the towel rack at the other end of the room to grab another towel for her dripping hair. Unfortunately as she reached for one of the large fluffy clothes the door opened to reveal a shirtless and disheveled looking Sesshoumaru. Shocked beyond belief Kagome did the only thing she could think of; she screamed.
"Ahhhhh," Kagome screeched, dropping the towel she had just grabbed off the rack and substantially loosened the tautness of the one wrapped around her. 'How the hell could I forget to lock the door,' Kagome thought horrified as she scrambled backward.
Sesshoumaru's normally passive expression converted into one of utter shock as he realized what it was that had being on the other side of his bathroom door. 'What the hell is she doing in here? ' he thought as he gazed at her scantly covered towel rapped body.
"What the hell are you doing in here?" Kagome screamed, waving her arms at him causing her towel to slip down some.
Sesshoumaru's expression reverted back to his normal look of boredom, "What do you mean what am I doing in here, this is my bathroom, it is you who should not be in here."
Kagome couldn't think of a response, he was right she had purposely snuck in here, 'Damn, why does he always have to be right.' As she pondered Kagome's towel gave way and slipped down to her hips. Before she could grab it the towel bared her torso leaving it in plan view for Sesshoumaru.
The moment the towel fell Sesshoumaru's flicked downwards before he could stop them, the moment later they were once again focused on her face, he opened his mouth to say something but before he could get a word out Kagome once yelling once again, "Get out, out you stupid hentai, pervert!" she screech as she pulled up the towel and bolted out the open door behind Sesshoumaru.
As she ran farther into the room Kagome look around and saw a large dresser and mirror along with the giant bed with its blue and silver sheets that she had been envying the night before. 'Crap, leave it to me to run out the wrong door now I have to go and see him just to get out.' Kagome thought, completely forgetting the fact that the bedroom had its own separate door. Spinning around Kagome bolted out back towards the open bathroom door and ran right into Sesshoumaru's naked chest.
Not expecting Kagome to come bolting immediately back out of the room Sesshoumaru lost his balance and fell backward; a panicked Kagome going down with him. Dazed slightly Kagome laid still on Sesshoumaru; her eyes squeezed shut, hoping futilely that what was happening was all just a terrible dream. Cracking an eyelid open slightly she found herself staring at Sesshoumaru's chest which sat barely two inches away. 'Oh no, oh no, no, no, I am not lying practically naked on my half nude boss, please tell me that I am having a nightmare' Kagome thought as she squeezed her eyes shut again. Then she couldn't help the next thought that went racing through her head. 'OMG he his even hotter without clothes.'
Once this thought flashed in Kagome's mind she scrambled to her feet as fast as she could, a firm grip on her towel, and fled from the room. Only this time she went out the proper door.
As he watched the various emotions cross across Kagome's face Sesshoumaru could help but be amused even though he found their situation incredibly awkward. As he watched her jump up surprised crossed his face at what he smelt as she went running out of the room for the second time, 'hmm, so my little assistant thinks I'm attractive. This could be to my advantage. Though it is very lucky she didn't actually see me looking at her, other wise the tantrum she will throw once she is done being embarrassed would be ten times worse.' Sesshoumaru deliberated still on the floor, but it was the after thoughts that reverberate around his head was what he worried about more then the temper tantrum she would have later, 'Very lucky for me as she is exceptionally lovely indeed.
Half an hour later Kagome finally mustered up the courage to walk out of her bed room. She had deliberated about how she could get out of this without looking like a tomato the entire time. Unfortunately she couldn't think of any way to get out of the situation without feeling like a fool. 'What makes it worse is that he'll be as calm and cool as ever. Plus now I have confirmed just how hot Sesshoumaru actually is. Eek do not go there, do not!' Kagome fretted as she looked at her reflection in the mirror. Her hair was still soaked but the black jeans she was wearing hugged her nicely and the crimson tank top emphasized her waist and was all around flattering. Happy with at least her appearance Kagome took a deep breath and walked out of her room.
Walking into the room she couldn't help but be a little surprised, she had expected to see Rin up and watching cartoons. Instead the room was quiet, her scream had not woken the little girl up, 'I didn't wake Valeo up either she is still out like a light.' Kagome thought as she looked around to see if Sesshoumaru was any where nearby. Not seeing him she wandered through one of the doors into the kitchen area muttering, "Not that I should be all that surprised, that dog could sleep through an explosion. Just like Souta."
As Kagome walked over to the fridge she realized that there was no point looking for food since they had arrived so late the night before there would be no food in it, since they had not stalked it. Fortunately for Kagome the hotel supplied them with a variety of coffee for her to make, as well as some teas and a handful of cream and sugar. Quickly putting a pot on, she got out two mugs and sat to watch the coffee.
Just as the coffee was finished Sesshoumaru walked in, walking over to the counter he filled one of the two empty cups poured in some sugar and two creams before sitting down across form Kagome.
Kagome's eyes were glued to the table in front of her, the moment Sesshoumaru walked in she tensed and gripped the arms of her chair. Taking a deep breath Kagome attempted a stab at conversation. "Good morning Sesshoumaru." She whispered out barely audible.
Sesshoumaru's keen ears caught it easily though. "Good morning Kagome, although I do believe we have already seen each other this morning."
"Umm, a-ah…" Kagome stammered as she felt her face and neck turn beat red, 'Damn, I wouldn't be surprised if my whole body was red.'
"Tell me just what were you doing in my bathroom at five thirty in the morning?" Sesshoumaru asked looking as nothing awkward had prospered earlier.
Kagome slowly raised her hands to the table but they didn't make it all the way to resting on the top, they merely clung to the edge in a death grip. "I wanted a bath, the tub looked so nice, especially compared to the one I have at home. I figured I would just get up early and take a nice bath before you got up, but I forgot that I had no idea what time you actually rose in the morning." Kagome rambled out quickly, and found the courage to glance up at Sesshoumaru. Seeing the slight smirk that pulled at his lips her temper pushed past her embarrassment and she snapped at him. "What the hell are you smirking at you arrogant jerk, you walked in on me with just a towel then ogled me when it fell you stupid pervert!"
'What I thought for sure she didn't catch my slip, it wasn't more then half a second. She's probably jumping to conclusions; though they are accurate they are still conclusions.' Sesshoumaru vex silently, though it wasn't apparent on his face when he answered her back sound terribly bored. "Do not attempt to blame this on me, I did know you were in there and you did not lock the door. And as I recall it was you that ran into me so do not try to blame that on me either."
Kagome growled at him fed up, his statements brought flash backs of the incident which did nothing for the heat radiating from her cheeks, "I forgot about the other door, I forgot about it completely acutely." She admitted her anger retreating as fast as it had risen. Then she realized that he hadn't actually denied looking at her which cause her temper to charge back at full force. "Hey you didn't say anything about not being a pervert I knew it! You did enjoy it you –"she was about to continue but thought it would be best not to completely hash out her boss.
"Do not use such foul words to describe me; I am not that kind of person, if you wish to see one look no farther then Miroku. He is a prime example." Sesshoumaru told her hoping that the slight shift in topic would help dull her fire.
"That's probably where you learned it," Kagome replied, growling at him once more but with less emotion behind it.
'Hmm, that is actually quiet the growl,' Sesshoumaru thought looking at her curiously, 'I wonder where she learned it, I have never heard a human sound that way.' "Where did you learn to do that?"
"What?" Kagome asked, startled by the sudden change in topics as well as by the blatant curiosity on Sesshoumaru's face.
"That growl, who taught you that?"
"You mean this," Kagome asked before doing another small growl. Sesshoumaru nodded and Kagome explained, "I have always been able to do it, why?"
"I have never met a human with the ability to do that naturally." Sesshoumaru stated simply. Glancing at his watch he looked up and gestured to the door behind Kagome, "It is already seven; go get Rin we need to discuss this room issue with Inuyasha and Kikyou before we leave for the day. We also must get the car before we can go to the site."
Kagome nodded and got to her feet deciding that it might be best to leave what happened earlier buried in the past, deep in her memory. 'If Sesshoumaru could act like nothing happen so can I.' she decided firmly as she headed to the room that Sesshoumaru had placed Rin in the night before so that she could wake the child for there very long day.
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Forty minuets later Sesshoumaru and Kagome sat in the hotels restaurant waiting with a hungry Rin and a sleepy Valeo for Inuyasha and Kikyou. Flipping through the menu happily Rin turned to Kagome and chirped happily, "I am so excited, I get to see Grandpa and Grandma today Kagome, isn't that great?"
"Yes it is," Kagome told the girl enthusiastically, while she gave Sesshoumaru a questioning look.
Noticing this he explained, "My father and mother are up here on vacation, they arrived last week to go on a cattle drive of all things and agreed to stay an extra week and take care of Rin."
"Oh," was all Kagome could get out before their twenty something redhead waitress came up and placed there drinks down in front of them. "Thank you," Kagome and Sesshoumaru said simultaneously. While Rin sang her gratitude out quickly and resumed searching for what she wanted for breakfast.
"You are most welcome," the women purred at Sesshoumaru and lent close, completely ignoring Kagome.
Kagome saw a flash of annoyance cross Sesshoumaru's face as picked his cup up and took a sip. Peeved, Kagome growled softly before coughing blatantly and saying with false pleasantness, "Thank you that will be all for now. We are not quite ready to order."
The red head tossed a glare at her before turning to leave, swaying her hips with a near comical exaggeration. Seeing thing Kagome couldn't help but chuckle, "How do you not go crazy, if people did that to me regularly I think I'd go nuts." Kagome asked Sesshoumaru.
"I pay no attention to them," He told her shrugging.
Kagome shook her head in disbelief, and then began to wonder just what it was that was taking Kikyou and Inuyasha so long. She didn't have to wonder long because almost immediately she heard Inuyasha's loud, brash yell. "Oi, Sesshoumaru way to hide in the back of the restaurant." Turning Kagome saw Inuyasha striding towards him a large grin on his face, which Kagome had learned meant he had usually received an opportunity to yell at Sesshoumaru and get away with it or had done something with Kikyou.
"Inuyasha do not yell," Sesshoumaru said coldly.
"I didn't yell, fluff."
"Yes you did," Sesshoumaru told him as Inuyasha sat down in one of the two vacant chairs opposite him and Kagome, "You were loud enough to wake Valeo from her sleep. That is a feat that Kagome does not even always accomplish."
Startled Kagome glanced down to see that her dogs head had indeed raised form the floor and her eyes were now alert, her ears perked. Reaching down Kagome stroked the dogs head just as Kikyou walked up her little demon dog cradled in her arms. Seeing this Kagome shot Sesshoumaru a worried look, she really didn't want a repeat of her second day at work.
Sesshoumaru gave Kagome a look that said he would deal with it later before turning to address his brother and Kikyou. "It is nice of you two to finally join us."
Inuyasha just harrumphed, and mumbled something about annoying calls at twelve at night. "Just get to the point of why we are here?"
"You took up two rooms that's why where here." Kagome growled at him.
"We need more space then you," Kikyou told her disdainfully as she glared down her nose at Kagome.
"What, are you kidding me, Sango and I where suppose to share that room, plus I have Valeo. How do you need more room then us?" Kagome asked incredulously.
"We are more important then assistants are; besides you can be at your boss' beck and call if you share a room with him." Kikyou replied in a tone that implied far more then the words she spoke.
"We are keeping the rooms," Inuyasha stated firmly, glaring at Sesshoumaru smugly, from the look on his face he hoped that Sesshoumaru would argue.
Instead of disagreeing Sesshoumaru merely nodded, "You may keep both rooms but you will pay for them, neither the studio nor I are going to pay for either."
Kagome was shocked, "What about Sango and I?"
"You shall stay in my suit as you did last night and Sango shall do the same with Miroku. The suits have bedrooms so you will be fine." Sesshoumaru told her simply, ignoring the look of shocked disdain that was written all over her face as open his menu to see the choices.
All Kagome could do was stare at his bowed head, 'I am going to be sharing a room with him for a week, the only reason I didn't die of embarrassment after this morning was because I thought I would be free of the hot half-naked pre showered Sesshoumaru. OMG and Rin is leaving tonight so the only thing I have to hid behind is Valeo and all she does is sleep.' "I am so going to die," Kagome whispered softly as she slumped back in her chair and her mind raced to all the possibilities that could happen over the next week.
"Can we eat now?" Rin asked innocently, completely oblivious of the conversation that had just occurred.
"Sure Rin," Kagome told her meekly as she opened her own menu and looked at the food, 'I am soo not hungry anymore.'
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