A/N: It took me a minute but I got it out and Look! It super duper long!!! Enjoy. Please review.

Chapter 5: Long Story Short

Kagome opened her eyes to see Kikyo. Kagome cringed at how freakishly close Kikyo was to her face. She couldn't recognize the room or the bed she was in since everything seemed so bright. The only face she could make out was Kikyo's and she saw the shadow of another person.

"Hey Kagome, how do you feel?" Kikyo asked in a sickening sweet voice.

"Like shit," Kagome replied in a voice she didn't know was hers.

Kikyo winced at the sound of her friend's scratchy voice. Kagome rubbed her throat. It felt someone mangled her larynx. She needed some tea with honey, stat.

"What the hell is wrong with my voice?" Kagome groaned.

"It's probably from all that vodka you had last night," Kikyo answered.

"I was drinking?"

"Kagome, do you remember anything from last night?" Kikyo asked already knowing the answer.

Kagome thought long and hard but she kept drawing a blank. Blurry images of a pink dress and of bright red neon 'L' only appeared in her mind. Kagome received a sympathetic look from Kikyo as she tried to remember.

"Maybe I can help," Kikyo offered. Kagome shook her to tell Kikyo to continue. "I have some good news and some bad news. Which do you want to hear first?"

"Just tell me, Kikyo," Kagome said frustrated.

"Okay, good news first. I got married…"

"OMG!! That is wonderful. That means…well.." Kagome struggled to remember, "that means that your plan worked, right?"

"Yes, exactly! Some of your memory is coming back," Kikyo quickly lost her happy disposition, "the bad news is…So did you!"

"Fuck!"

……………A Day Earlier…………….

Kagome looked suspiciously behind at Kikyo and Inuyasha. They had been whispering since they had left the room. Kagome and Kikyo were supposed to shopping for party dresses for a night on the town.

They walked through the Via Bellagio. With three steps in front of Kikyo and Inuyasha, Kagome was leading the way. The bodyguard was behind them watching their every move.

Kagome couldn't believe this Jaken was a bodyguard. He was some green toad-looking imp. He could probably be easily escaped if there was a fly to distract him. He could be outrun and out muscled by even a two year old human toddler. The only thing he had going for him was his big mouth and some magical stick with two heads which made Jaken seem like a creeper.

Kagome was ready to yell at Inuyasha and Kikyo as they argued in whispers. She would occasionally hear Inuyasha say "it won't work" and "I don't know," while scratching his head like an idiot. Promptly, she would also hear Kikyo reply "she can do it" and "it can work."

As Kagome was trying to listen in on their conversation, she was suddenly tugged into a boutique by Kikyo.

"This is perfect, Kagome. This is where we'll shop," Kikyo said insanely happy.

Kagome looked around to find she was pulled into a boutique for hookers. Well, maybe high class escorts since she had just saw dress for five hundred dollars. Kagome was stunned as Kikyo kept pressing dresses against her frame. Kagome was used to seeing Kikyo wear this kind of clothing but she wasn't used to wearing it herself.

Kagome and Kikyo's style was nothing alike. Kagome was tomboy at heart. Her wardrobe consisted of an array of sweat pants; baggy jeans; band t-shirts; and basketball shorts. She had two pairs of heels-low and high-while she collected over twenty chucks in every color, and style. When it was needed, Kagome would wear a skirt; or, Kami, forbid a dress.

On the other hand, Kikyo had a more risqué outlook on clothing. Her closet was filled with miniskirts, blouses-not shirts- that showed off her breasts or her stomach, tight-fitting jeans, and ridiculously high pumps. Kikyo had the occasional modest outfit for meeting someone important or a relative.

"Do you like this one, Kagome," Kikyo asked as she held up a tiny black shimmering dress. It was cute expect it showed a lot cleavage and it probably wouldn't go pass the wearer's ass.

"I guess so. I mean it'll look really hot on you," Kagome replied. She was confused at Kikyo's behavior. Kikyo would never ask Kagome for her opinion on clothes.

"Au contraire, it'll look really hot on you." Kikyo winked.

Kagome furrowed her brows in bewilderment. She would look awkward in that dress. She wasn't used to feeling the breeze on her breast and her butt cheeks.

"I don't know, Kikyo. I don't think I'll feel comfortable wearing that dress," Kagome replied haphazardly.

"Sure, you will!" Kikyo suddenly shouted.

Kagome jumped at the sudden change in octave. Kagome watched as Kikyo slyly glanced in Jaken's direction. Kagome looked at Jaken to see him muttering something about tacky ningen girls.

"Hey, Kagome, let's go look at some shoes. You know us girls just love looking at shoes," Kikyo shouted once more.

"O-OK," Kagome said horribly petrified.

Kikyo looked in Jaken's way again and Kagome followed suit. Jaken was having a fit. He started scaring passersby because he looked like he was arguing with himself. Finally, he screeched at the gang that he was going to stand outside because he couldn't stand the incessant meaningless talking anymore.

"He's gone now," Inuyasha sighed. Inuyasha and Kikyo pushed Kagome to the back of the store so they could be out of sight and out of hearing range of everyone else.

"What the hell is going with you two?!" Kagome asked.

"Kagome, we have great news," Kikyo said eagerly, "we've came up with a plan to get married."

"That's fantastic!!"

"Well, we need your help," Inuyasha said.

"That's fine. After all, I am Kikyo's maid of honor and the maid of honor always does what her bride asks of her," Kagome lovingly said.

"We need you to seduce Sesshomaru."

"Except that." Kagome had a frown on her face.

"Please, Kagome," Kikyo begged.

They were asking her to do the impossible. Seduce Sesshomaru? With what, she thought. She didn't have any feminine wiles-at least any that she knew of. She would have to be a supermodel with an IQ of 120 to entice Sesshomaru even an inch. They might as well asked to her to end world hunger.

"How can I seduce Sesshomaru? Look at me!"

"Well not now. But once we changed your hair, put some makeup and a fabulous dress on you, he won't know what he hit him."

"Yea, Kagome. And you can't doubt your looks. Even a man...err...demon of Sesshomaru's caliber loves a woman with confidence to spare. And believe me, you have the body to seduce any red blooded man or demon," Inuyasha commented. Inuyasha sized Kagome up and down. He never really paid attention to her but now, he saw she really did have a bangin' bod. The poor hanyou hadn't noticed his girlfriend's glare burning a hole in the back of his head.

"Aw. Thanks Inuyasha," Kagome said with a genuine smile.

"Yea, thanks Inuyasha," replied a sarcastic Kikyo.

"Babe, I didn't mean it like that. I was just trying…." Inuyasha was cut off when Kikyo pointed her well manicured finger at the door of the store while her right eye twitched in anger. Because he didn't have a tail to tuck in between his legs, Inuyasha walked away with his head hung low and flattened his ears to his head.

Kikyo returned her gaze to Kagome. A evil glint appeared on her face. Let's get started.

……

"Inuyasha, why are you telling me all this just get the point," Sesshomaru snarled.

"Nah, it's too much fun torturing you," Inuyasha replied sadistically."

…...

"Gentleman, let's talk about the Hisakawa case."

Sesshomaru was going over various court cases. The main reason he hated rescheduling the meeting with the firm's senior partners was it was the biggest one of the year. There was so much to go over in such a short time. Also it didn't go over well when his secretary called the partners and told them their boss was in Las Vegas.

Sesshomaru had to place all of them in their own luxury hotel room, close down BOA for five hours so they could have the meeting with food and drinks, and gave them two extra paid days of vacation just to ensure the partners would be swayed to agree with the direction he was taking the firm. Still they argued with him and disagreed with his ideas. Damn, what more did they want from him. Sesshomaru was waiting for one of them to suggest him paying for a strip club He knew the partners held no qualms about making Sesshomaru spend his money.

He was finally able to relax when the waitress brought him his new york strip steak. He had one every time he came to the U.S. There were new york strips in Japan but nothing compared to how it was cooked in the U.S. Unfortunately, Sesshomaru couldn't enjoy his meal in entirety since the meeting continue into lunchtime.

"Well, Sesshomaru, I suggest....." the partner turned to see what his boss was staring at.

Sesshomaru saw the most beautiful woman walk into BOA. She had waves of dark brown hair flowing down her back. Her tan skin resembled the softest silk. Her blue eyes reflected the light as they were true sapphires. She had the brightest smile that could melt the ice from a demon's heart. She wore a cream dress that fit like a second skin and showed off her luscious shapely legs. The partners stopped everything they were doing-even thinking-to stare at her. Sesshomaru merely narrowed his eyes.

"Hello, Sesshomaru," Kagome said cheerily.

"Sesshomaru, you know this beautiful young woman?" the eldest partner asked.

"Yes," Sesshomaru answered dismissively. "Now what do you want, Kagome?"

"We're planning to go to a club tonight to celebrate our last night in Las Vegas...." Kagome paused when she saw Sesshomaru eying her body up and down, "and we were wondering if you would like to come."

Sesshomaru's cold amber stare finally found Kagome's. Something wasn't right. For more than 12 hours, the three-Kagome, Kikyo, and Inuyasha-had treated him like the black plague. Sesshomaru narrowed his eye some more.

"What?" Kagome feigned innocence. "Is there something on me." she slowly spun around giving Sesshomaru a panoramic view of her tight body.

Sesshomaru could hear his heartbeat in his ear. He could feel his pants tighten as he became a little stiff. What was this little miko doing to him. He quickly thank Kami that his growing erection wasn't visible and swallowed a large lump down his throat to say:

"What are trying to pull, onna?" Sesshomaru growled.

Kagome moved closer to Sesshomaru so her body lightly brushed his. As she looked directly into his demon eyes, she could've sworn their hard stare soften for a millisecond. She had to admit it felt quite titillating to have his body against her own.

"Nothing. We just figured you probably could use a break and this could cut the tension among us and....."

"You want to use my connections to get you into the hottest clubs. You also want me to come whether than have Jaken come and you need money," Sesshomaru finished.

"You said it not I," Kagome replied in quiet, seductive tone.

With a roll of his eyes, Sesshomaru simply said very well. Kagome was shocked this seducing thing came so easily especially since it took two months for her college crush to see she liked him. She decided to see how far she could take it when she felt her stomach growl.

"Could I borrow a couple bucks for lunch. I haven't had anything all day," she said as she slyly pouted her lips to give a little puppy dog look.

Sesshomaru quickly found some change in his pocket to give Kagome since he saw some of his partners reaching into their own wallets. 'Now, they want to pay,' Sesshomaru thought irritated. He handed a hundred dollar bill (American).

"Here," he said with a little spite at how she was slowly wrapping him around her little French-tip finger.

"Will this cover it? I mean we are in Vegas," Kagome asked "innocently".

Sesshomaru held in a growl and pulled out another hundred. Kagome quickly snatched it from his hand.

"Thanks." Kagome began to walk away until Sesshomaru grabbed her arm.

"You didn't think you'd get off that easy, did you? A little payment is in order" Sesshomaru finished with a smirk. Heedless of all the partners, the waiters, and hell, even the chefs staring, Sesshomaru kissed Kagome. He originally meant to plant a small kiss on her lips to scare her a bit but he couldn't help himself when he felt how soft and luscious her pink lips were.

The only thought running through Kagome's mind was "wow." His lips were unbelievable. They were demanding and passionate yet so gentle. Kagome was about to deepen the kiss when Sesshomaru pulled away.

"I'll see you tonight," he whispered seductively.

….............................

"So that is why she made that abrupt appearance yesterday," Sesshomaru growled.

"Yep, can you believe it? You got duped by this 'idiot halfbreed'," Inuyasha sparkled with pride. "Tell me, Sesshomaru, how does it feel after I've delivered the awesome coup de grace to your ego."

"Trust me, little brother, you are very far from hurting my pride. Besides, I proud to hear that word-a-day calendar I got you for Christmas is finally being put to good use," Sesshomaru sneered.

"Do you want me to finish the story or not, you bastard!" Inuyasha shouted.

Although he didn't show it visually, Sesshomaru winced at Inuyasha's voice. His sensitive ears could only take some much especially now when he was experiencing a hangover.

"Now, now, Inuyasha. You can't get too upset with Sesshomaru. You are being rather rude" announced Miroku.

"You are right, monk. So why don't you finishing telling the story and maybe you can fill me in on how you're involved in all this."

"It's quite simple," Miroku replied, "Inuyasha called and told me you guys were in town so I decided to join your little party last night."

"And about this little party..." Sesshomaru reiterated.

"We were throwin' back drinks at LAX, last night. I, of course, had all the sexy women surrounding me. All except for that little sexpot, Kagome.....Oh, I'm sorry you probably don't like guys calling your wife that," Miroku teased.

Miroku and Inuyasha laughed to the point that they burst into tears. Sesshomaru couldn't see anything funny about the whole situation and for some unexplainable reason, he really didn't like Miroku calling Kagome anything but her name. Sesshomaru's snarl ended Miroku and Inuyasha's laughter.

"Right. Like I was saying....."

….................

Kagome stared at Sesshomaru from the rim of her martini glass. He looked absolutely delectable in just some black slacks and a crisp white shirt with the sleeves rolled back and the first three buttons unbuttoned. Naughty thoughts ran into her just from him revealing his forehands and a little bit of his chest. Her eyes seemed drawn to his hands; she constantly wondered what it would feel like to have his big, strong hands roaming her aroused body. Damn, she hated smokers with a passion but he made it look so freaking sexy. Whenever Sesshomaru seemed to look in her direction, she would glance away hoping he wouldn't see her desire in her eyes.

There were countless women surrounding him and throwing themselves at him-hell, the woman right next him had on a see-through dress, but Sesshomaru's attention was only on Kagome. Shit, why did she have to wear that dress. Her dress was a tight pastel pink number with the back out. It stopped a little above her knees revealing just the right amount of thigh to make Sesshomaru aroused. She wore makeup that gave her smoky eyes and made her eyes stand out. Her pink lips were no more; they were now stained dangerous red. Sesshomaru wanted to run his hand through her now silky straight hair.

Sesshomaru's thought process needed to be purged with bleach since it kept traveling to what it would feel like to be between her pleasant thighs. He didn't know what came over him in two days but he refused to go down the same path as his half-brother. He wouldn't be swayed by a simple human woman or any other women and demoness. Sesshomaru took an oath to remain a bachelor for the rest of his life and that was a very, very long time. Nothing good came from females. They made one do things that he normally wouldn't do.

Inuyasha and their father were perfect examples. Both had given control and even their lives at time to their supposed loved one. Inuyasha was once the biggest player of his high school. Sesshomaru pondered whether Kikyo knew of all the virgins deflowered by Inuyasha. He didn't keep a girlfriend for more than a week, and if he would have one he had another on the side. All of sudden, Inuyasha was ready to marry his first girlfriend in college after eight months of dating. Then there was his father? For centuries, Touga was the weapon-wielding bad-ass lord of Western Japan. He did whatever he wanted whenever he wanted even as he was married to Sesshomaru's mother. When Touga marry Izayoi, everything changed. Unbeknown to the world, he wasn't a fearless warrior anymore. He sold his million dollar weapon collection to a museum because Izayoi didn't like anything violent. He only drank one glass of scotch-at least, that was what Izayoi was lead to believe. Sesshomaru had found his father on more than one occasion hiding in the indoor tennis court smoking a cigar that Izayoi wouldn't allow. Love was a terrible thing and that was why Sesshomaru used females for two things: releasing and relieving stress.

Kagome's mind told her to hate Sesshomaru. Her body told her to straddle him. And her heart told her to give him a chance. She agreed with her mind, she easily-well, not too easily- said no to her body, but her heart, she wanted to smack the shit out of it. Why should she give him a chance? Everything told her not to give him a chance. For starters, she hated his guts. She despised any iota that he stood for. She wasn't stupid to who he was. Sesshomaru was known as the biggest playboy in Tokyo. Literally, every week she saw him in the news. When it wasn't for some international human rights case he was involved in, it was definitely for whatever gorgeous supermodel he had on his arm that night or whatever famous heiress's heart that he had broken. He had the easy life. Sesshomaru got whatever he wanted. He didn't have struggle for anything The only thing Kagome could give Sesshomaru credit for was the fact that he was a human rights lawyer. It was the silver lining of his dark, cynical, buttheady cloud. Pondering on the slime named Sesshomaru solidified Kagome's resolve to help her friends. That and the three mojitos she downed.

"Okay, Kagome, he has been sneaking glances over here for half an hour. This is your time to go over there," Kikyo commanded.

"Yea!" Kagome determined. "Kikyo, I don't I can do this." So much for resolve.

"Kagome, you can do this. Sesshomaru is no different than any other man."

"Except he is a devilishly handsome, sexy demon that could have every woman in this club and probably has the libido to fuck all of them tonight," said some drunken woman dancing.

"Yea," Kagome said in a not-so-sober daze.

"Hey!" Inuyasha shouted as Kagome snatched his tequila shot from him.

Kagome winced as the tequila burned her throat. She was ready. Kagome sauntered over to the other side of their private VIP section. She made sure her sashay didn't turn into a drunkard's walk. She replayed an encouraging mantra as she got closer and closer. Kagome saw that the slut that wore nothing but lace finally realized she couldn't entice Sesshomaru and went to sit by the gang's new over-the-top-horny, and downright lecherous member, Miroku. The seat right next Sesshomaru was empty. 'Perfect,' Kagome thought. As Kagome was about to slide in next to him, a woman stole her spot.

"Whoops, were you going to sit right here, sorry," the woman Kagome now referred to as the busty bimbo said in an unapologetic English accent. She had long blond hair with tell-tell signs of black roots and peaks of where her tracks were sown in. She wore a black shimmering dress that Kagome was positive it was the same one Kikyo tried to get her to wear earlier today. Although she was trying to go for that California glow, her skin looked neon orange and like aged leather. Her breasts were the size of cantaloupes obviously enhanced and her nipples seemed to stand at attention when it wasn't even cool.

'That Bitch!' Kagome thought. To say the least, Kagome was enraged. How dare that busty bimbo try to steal her man...I mean...flirt with Sesshomaru! Kagome didn't know what to do. She needed to recovered from this cockblock fast. She glanced back at Kikyo to see her gnawing on her nails in nervousness. Kagome's mind was racing to find a solution. Suddenly, a little sinister smirk appeared on her face.

"That's okay. I'll find another one. Sesshomaru do you mind," Kagome replied coyly. Without another word, Kagome gently sat down on Sesshomaru's lap. The busty bimbo glared at her while Sesshomaru stared at Kagome with an elegant eyebrow raised.

Kagome's skin seemed to burn anywhere her body was touching him. She rested her body against his broad chest. Her soft ass almost hurt from sitting on his hard, muscular thigh. She nearly trembled as she felt Sesshomaru's large hand on her mid back supporting her.

"Yes, this was much better," Kagome said managing to disguise any nervous in her voice.

"Hn," was the first word Kagome heard come out of Sesshomaru's mouth that night.

"You know what, actually, there is some room for you." the busty bimbo pushed another girl off the couch to make room for Kagome. To the bimbo's dismay, Kagome sat in between her and Sesshomaru.

"So how was your day," asked a breathy Kagome.

Sesshomaru took a swig of his scotch and a puff of his cigarette. "Since when do you care?" Sesshomaru spat.

"Ouch," the replied the now sarcastic busty bimbo. Kagome controlled her need to send the sarcastic busty bimbo a glare.

"Well, I was just wondering how that meeting of yours went," Kagome mended. Sesshomaru took long drag of his cigarette and finished it.

"It was fine..." 'and for brief moment fantastic when you showed up,' he reluctantly finished in his head.

"Just fine. Nothing special happened," Kagome said hinting to her little cameo and their kiss. Sesshomaru lit up another cigarette. Once he was in Kagome's presence, he started smoking them back to back.

She didn't know why but Sesshomaru looked so damn hot smoking that cigarette. Kagome wanted to kick herself for being jealous of a frickin disgusting cigarette. She wondered what the mixture of cigarette, scotch, and Sesshomaru's lips would taste like. 'Hmm, delicious,' she thought as her toes curled.

"Kiss me," Kagome whispered.

Sesshomaru's topaz eyes finally found Kagome's sapphire one. She definitely had the smouldering gaze to back her incentive. Her eyes shook the very essence of Sesshomaru's core with their enticing lustful look. Out of the corner of his eye, Sesshomaru saw Inuyasha and Kikyo moving away from the VIP section.

"Where the hell do they think they're going" Sesshomaru thought out loud.

"They are probably going dancing which is what we should be doing too." Sesshomaru's attention snapped to Kagome again but this time he gave her a hard scowl.

"I'm not playing your little games, miko. I am not a fool," Sesshomaru snapped. Kagome wore a scowl of her own. Although she was trying to dupe Sesshomaru, she still felt a little hurt by his words.

"I never said you were a fool," Kagome snapped back, "Your glass is empty I'll go refill it for you."

Kagome jerk the ¾ full glass from the leather ottoman and spilled on the sarcastic busty bimbo (purely by accident). She walked over to the private VIP bar before Sesshomaru could stop her. Inuyasha and Kikyo were posted at the bar making it seem like they were going for drinks instead of trying to escape.

"Kagome, you're supposed to be helping us..." Kikyo snapped through gritted teeth.

"Wait!" Inuyasha halted his girlfriend.

In lightning speed, Sesshomaru was at Kagome's side and his back was completely to Kikyo and Inuyasha.

"Onna, I mean it. I am not playing your game," Sesshomaru said with frustration.

"I'm not playing a stupid game, Sesshomaru! Do you see Candy land anywhere?" Kagome shouted.

"You know what I mean, miko. First, you are ready to decapitate me. Now, you act like you can't get enough of me."

"Things change. I mean I'm not exactly sure where I'm going with this but I willing to try," Kagome somewhat lied. "Are you?"

"Hn. Bartender, I won't have another scotch instead I'll take a Manhattan and the lady will have..." Sesshomaru said completely avoiding her question.

"a Cocksucking Cowboy."

"a Cosmopolitan," Sesshomaru corrected. "When you're with me, you drink in style."

Kagome cocked an eyebrow at his haughtiness. When the bartender handed them their drinks, Kagome clinked her glass with Sesshomaru's. Kagome loved the cosmopolitan. She wasn't big on vodka but hell, she could get with this.

"Earlier, you told me to kiss you," he said in a alluring manner.

"Hmm, yes. Or you could just dance with me. I'll let you have scapegoat," Kagome said returning his flirting with an enticing smile.

"How about we do both?" Suddenly, Sesshomaru kissed Kagome with such passion. He planted multiple little kisses on her soft, delicate mouth. He tugged and nip at her bottom plump lip and sucked her top lip. Sesshomaru bit Kagome's lips making her release a gasp. When she did so, he dove his tongue into her warm, welcoming cavern. Her gasp quickly turned into a moan. Sesshomaru boldly placed his hands under Kagome's plump ass, lifted her onto one of the barstools, and placed himself in between her legs.

…..........

"...That's what happened at the club," Miroku finished.

Sesshomaru continued to stare out the window at the magnificent Bellagio Fountain as if he payed no mind to Miroku. Then he furrowed his brows.

"What's wrong, Sesshomaru?" Miroku asked.

"What I don't understand is why I do not remember anything from last night."

Behind Sesshomaru's back, Inuyasha and Miroku gave each other odd looks.

…...

"Kagome, do you remember anything from last night. I mean do any of this ring a bell?" Kikyo asked concerned.

Kagome stared sadly at the cream comforter wrapped around her as she fiddled with a her vending machine wedding ring.

"I remember I lost my virginity."

A/N: Thank you for reading. please review