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Waking up to complete darkness, Kagome eyes fluttered slightly only to discover a slumbering Daiyokai. As she began to gently run her fingers over his markings, Sesshomaru languidly opened his eyes to gaze upon her face. He couldn't get enough; Kagome was like a drug. She was something he shouldn't have, but she made him feel things that he had never felt before; things he would never feel with or for another. He needed her like the air that sustained his body, Kagome had become his lifeline. With her, Sesshomaru found peace, something he wasn't sure he'd ever find. Slowly he reached for her hand and brought it to his lips.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you," stated Kagome.
Smiling Sesshomaru pulled Kagome closer to his body and whispered, "You did not wake this Sesshomaru, so do not apologize."
It almost sounded more like a command than a statement, but Kagome had been with him long enough to be able to detect the subtle differences in his tone.This was not an easy accomplishment, not many could distinguish any change, subtle or otherwise from the Taiyokai. He was so guarded, so why had he let Kagome in? She knew him better than anyone; it really was amazing how much patience she had, she had to be a saint. She had put up with Sesshomaru's attitude, his cruel words, and his "I'm so much better than you" personality. In actuality she was still dealing with those same warped personality traits of his.
Deciding that they had spent enough time in his office Sesshomaru grabbed Kagome by the hand and carried her like the precious cargo she was towards their bedroom. With fluid movements Kagome was placed upon their bed and covered by a very large, very aroused Inuyokai. She could feel the vibrations from his soft growling; she knew what he was doing. Every time he did this she lost any will she may have possessed to fight, why did he feel the need to always try to assert his dominance over her? She would and has always given into his every desire and she would continue to do so. She loved him like no other, could he not see that?
--Flashback—
Once again Sesshomaru was stuck having to play babysitter to the half-bread and his friends. 'If only I could dispose of them, the world would be a much better place.' "I swear father finds amusement in my suffering; that has to be the only reason he would subject this Sesshomaru to such madness."
It had been a few weeks since the pool episode and Toga was livid, to say the least. Inuyasha had been cut off from all outside life, or at least that's how he felt. Not to say that Sesshomaru got off any easier; when Toga found out that Sesshomaru had watched the whole debacle and didn't think to help until after Kagome had gotten hurt, let's just say that a whole lot of furniture and windows had to be replaced.
"What were you thinking? Apparently nothing, how could you be so stupid?" yelled Toga.
With a sigh Sesshomaru tried to explain, "Father I believe that you are being far too irrational about the situation. The girl did not die and she suffered only mild discomfort."
Turning towards his brother, Inuyasha screamed, "You heartless bastard, she almost died… And all you can say is that she suffered only mild discomfort… What the fuck is wrong with you? God you really are a dick… I wish you would just pull that ice pick from out of your ass… and to think she actually liked you."
With that being said, both Daiyokai's turned to look at the hanyou, Sesshomaru managed to choke out "What did you just say?"
It was so quiet that Inuyasha almost missed it, but he was sure of what he had just heard. It was only an instant, but in that short amount of time Inuyasha saw it, the look of regret on his brother's face. With a smirk Inuyasha opened his mouth to say something utterly Inuyasha, but before he could utter a sound, a very large hand met the back of his head with a loud thud; turning to look at his father, Inuyasha bit out, "What was that for?"
Looking at his two sons Toga was at a loss, "Inuyasha, you are confined to the house. You will not leave the grounds unless your mother, myself, or Sesshomaru is there to escort you. Sesshomaru, since you are lacking in some aspects of common sense, your punishment is to look after your brother and his friends when they are here, especially Kagome."
With a smile Toga dismissed his sons and prayed to every Kami he could think of that his house would still be standing by the end of the summer.
--End Flashback—
Waking to an empty bed, it took a moment for Kagome to remember what happened the night before, as the memories came back to her she smiled. Looking at the clock, Kagome's eyes widened in horror as she realized how late it actually was. "Shit! I'm gonna be late," she screamed.
Between the slamming of doors and Kagome's random mutterings about arrogant Inuyokai's she managed to make it out of the house in record time. Walking into her office, Kagome threw her briefcase onto her desk and proceeded to sift through her messages. When she finally looked up, she saw Sango leaning against her door.
"Why are you so late?" She asked with a knowing smile on her face. "Never mind, I don't think I want to know the torrid details of your sex life with Sesshomaru… I'll see you after the meeting."
Sighing softly and shaking her head, Kagome walked out of her office toward her meeting. 'Kami, why couldn't they have picked someone else? The man is a complete ass, and has no respect for women. Okay girl you can do this.'
Opening the door to the conference room Kagome could see several associates already seated, and one very handsome man or at least he would be handsome if he didn't frown all the time. Maybe he made her skin crawl because he was the biggest male whore ever, or it could be that he was a ruthless asshole and didn't care who he had to step on to reach his goal.
With a smile Kagome entered the room to begin the meeting from hell. 'I'm being punished, that has to be it; but what could I have done to have such bad luck. Oh hell, Sesshomaru is gonna be sooo pist when he finds out that I had a meeting with Naraku Kokushibyou.'
Sesshomaru sat at his desk going through project files, he had to get this done and soon. His company was once again in negotiations to expand, this was what he wanted above all else. He had offices in Tokyo, Kyoto, London, and Shanghai; but this was what he wanted the most. Having an office in New York was what he needed to finalize his empire.
Guro-Baru Tsuki Corporations was his baby; instead of taking over his father's company, Sesshomaru decided to start his own. He had to do this; he had to prove that he was better than his father. Eventually Sesshomaru took over Taisho Industries, but he only took what he needed and discarded the rest; ultimately dissolving the company so that it no longer resembled his father's company. By taking over Taisho Industries striping it down to it's bare bones, Sesshomaru was indicating that he was stronger than his father, like the phoenix rising from the ashes to be reborn into a more powerful entity.
Pushing away from his desk, Sesshomaru made his way towards the floor to ceiling windows. Looking down on the people scurrying to their destinations, he thought of Kagome. Grabbing his keys, Sesshomaru informed his secretary that he was leaving for the rest of the day.
Looking into the faces of the men in the conference room Kagome asked, "Are there any questions? If not, then gentlemen I'd say that we are done here."
While gathering her things, Miroku pulled her to the side. "Kags, do you think this is a good idea? This is Naraku we're talking about."
Sighing she spoke softly, "No Roku I don't, but it's not up to me; Yamamoto-sama wanted this merger to take place… Why he would want me to complete the deal, I haven't the slightest clue. I'm still trying to figure that part out. All I know is that I don't trust Naraku as far as Sesshomaru can throw him."