A/N: Well folks!!!!!! Here it is, the Second Chapter of The Heat to My Flame!!!!! I feel so thankful to those of you who reviewed and I hope to hear more from ya'll.It's always great to hear what you guys think! Thanks for all the love.

Chapter 2

Kagome glanced around her quietly as she watched Sukari and the adorable girl named Rin settle down to entertain themselves. Obviously they were totally

at ease around the strange man. But Sukari had said that he was her brother. He glanced at Inuyasha who continued to amuse himself by playing with his finger nails.

Somehow he seemed to be in total control of the situation even though he had no apparent clue as to what was going on.

"Sukari-chan, how come I've never seen him?" Kagome asked after the Rin had gotten up and gathered her crayons and coloring book, before following Sesshoumaru out of the room.

"Sessho-aniki didn't come to live with us until you had already left for college and Otou-san got sick. He moved in to help Otou-san take care of the business. He basically lived with his mother, she doesn't even like him." Sukari explained

Kagome looked appalled. What kind of mother doesn't like her son? She didn't think that she could live in a house where she wasn't liked. And he had a little girl, since Rin had been calling Inuyasha and Sukari by their first names all afternoon.

"He doesn't like her either so don't feel sorry for him." Inuyasha said softly then he smiled." I heard that your boss hit on you again. Care to share?"

Kagome smiled widely as Sukari giggled.

"He wanted something that wasn't in my contract. Why do all the loser bosses hire me?"

"Cause you have too much body and those little suits you were are just not designed to keep it all in."

"I do not. Those suits are a size too big!"

"Kags, this is the fifth job in the last five years. Maybe you need a gay boss or one who just isn't interested in you."

" I do belive so. Any openings with you Inuyasha?"

"Nope, Kikyo keeps me very happy. Um, Sukari what about you?"

"I'm a personal assistant, who'd want to hire their personal assistant a personal assistant?"

"Hey, Sesshoumaru needs one. He fired Kagura the other week. But then Fluffy isn't exactly the easiest person to get along with."

Sesshoumaru glanced up as Sukari bounced into the room. Her hair was in a sloppy bun and she wore a simple pair of wide legged flares and a bright blue fitted t-shirt. But then, Sukari wore a uniform of business attire during the week. So the weekends were simply her time to wind down and relax. Her youthful face was bright and wide-eyed as she eyed him briefly.

"Sesshou-ankisan, Are you still looking for a personal assistant?"

"Hai, Sukari. Why?"

"Higurashi-san has experience in the personal assistant area. She quit her job today, since her boss is a total pervert."

"And if I don't want to hire a personal assistant? What then?"

"But aniki!!! She really needs a new job.She takes care of her little brother cause her mother's sick. And she really needs the steady income."

"Hnn."

"Aniki!!!"

"Very well, Sukari. Tell Higurashi to report to my office tomorrow morning at 9."

"Hai. Arigatou, Aniki! I greatly appreciate it."

"Hnn."

Sukari smiled at Kagome and Inuyasha as she took out the chicken breast and the other necessary items needed to make Rin's favorite, Cheesy Chicken Stir-Fry. Kagome hummed quietly as she seasoned the chicken. The two fell into a simple and timeless routine that they had performed many times before. As Sukari ran dishwater, Kagome seasoned the Chicken breast and placed them neatly in the wok. Inuyasha was put in charge of the rice, which was the only thing besides Ramen that he could cook decently. While the chicken was sizzling, Sukari told Kagome what Sesshoumaru had said. Soon it was time for the chicken to be diced and Sukari took over. Later the chicken was simmering in the pot with the vegetables and the cheese sauce and Kagome was giggling with Sukari as the two recounted tales form college. Sesshoumaru came into the room with his glasses perched on his nose. Inuyasha was constantly pushing his up his nose and Sukari kept her's in the car until the week restarted. Sesshoumaru was watching them quietly, his gaze focused on a point in the distance as he fixed him some tea and disappeared outside with a cup and a thermos. Kagome glanced around quietly as he made his way to a corner of the yard.

"He does this on the weekends. He'll be back in time for dinner." Sukari assured her. Rin came bouncing into the room much like her aunt in a pair of baggy shorts and a t-shirt. Sukari was the only one who wore no shoes,Rin wore socks and Inuyasha wore a pair of flip-flops. But Sesshoumaru had worn a pair of sneakers. As they all sat around the table, Sukari began fixing the food. Soon Sesshoumaru came in and washed his hands in the sink before sinking into the cushion at the head of the table. Everyone appeared to be in thier own worlds and Sukari just pushed at the small serving on her plate. Inuyasha inhaled his and ate at least enough to feed Sukari and Rin before he was full. Sesshoumaru ate with a sedate pace and managed to consume the entire plate and a small second portion before he hurried Rin off to pack for a friends house. She waved cheerfully to everyone before she left. Inuyasha disappeared up to his room to wash and get dressed for a night out. Sukari simply looked around quietly as she scraped her plate and she and Kagome left for the other side of town.

Sesshoumaru waved as Rin waved at him before entering the house. Another weekend alone with Sukari. Obviously they had no lives. And it was time to get one. He was going out tonight.