Pen or Sword?

Summary: Writing for your local news paper isn't everything it could turn out to be. Journalist Kagome Higurashi never expected one of her stories would lead her to Sesshomaru Taisho. A stoic businessman who isn't looking for complications…..or a romance.

I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters.

Taken back at the cool reply Kagome leaned back against her desk avoiding having to look up at him. "Pleasure to meet you Mr. Taisho"

"I read your Story on Jenkins inc. he walked farther into the room sitting gracefully on the couch. Kagome couldn't help the surge of pride at his words, along with the slight curiosity at what he would. "Really did you en-" her words were cut off as a muffled pop was heard, and her window shattered behind her.

Ducking instinctively, she was crushed to the floor as Sesshomaru's body covered hers. More shots rang out, missing them both and destroying her office. "Move" a voice commanded into her ear, obeying immediately Kagome crawled over the glass ignoring the sharp pricks into her skin. The shots stopped as she reached the door. Silently praying that this was all a dream, Kagome was tugged to her feet as Sesshomaru started to briskly walk down the hallway.

Glancing up at her rescuer, she struggled to keep up. "What was that?" she asked trying to keep the rising panic from breaking loose. Glancing down at the small women Sesshomaru knew that he shouldn't have interfered. He never found himself in these positions, and he didn't know what possessed him to talk to this women. After reading the story, he knew Jenkins would send someone to get rid of the reporter. Deciding to not hold anything back, Sesshomaru stopped and looked down at her. "Jenkins has seen the report, and has hired a hit man"

Watching Kagome's face turn sheet white, he caught her before she could hit the floor. Sighing he looked around as he exited the building. Seeing no one, he gently laid Kagome in the back of his car. He wasn't cruel enough to leave her to be killed, and he didn't want to draw the humans attention by carrying her back to her office, that is if there were any humans still around. Gently laying Kagome in the back seat of his Mercedes, the demon ran a hand through his silver locks and walked around to the driver's side.

Slowly opening her eyes, Kagome panicked as red walls met her gaze. Where am I? She thinks pushing herself up and gazing around the room. Spotting a sleeping figure across the room, Kagome wondered how she had gotten where she was. The last thing she remembered was..It all came back to her..This couldn't be happening; she groaned knowing that the story would get more than a few people arrested. Leaving the bed she crept out of the room careful to not disturb Sesshomaru. Walking down the hall she was amazed at the simple-grandness of the house. Everything was obviously finely made but wasn't flashy something that was common with upscale houses. Entering what she hoped was the kitchen; she stopped as the beautiful woodwork registered. Sighing she began to look for a glass, hoping she wasn't being obtrusive.

She didn't hear him till he pressed against her grabbing a glass she had been straining to reach seconds before. Jumping at the sudden contact, Kagome blushed furiously as she was handed a glass. "Morning" she murmured taking said glass and filling it with tap water. Not missing the curt not sent her direction, she leaned against the counter watching with curiosity as Sesshomaru began to pull out breakfast items. "It would be in your best interest to move here. I possess the best alarm system money can buy, not that you would need that with myself present." Turning to look at her reaction, he regarded her reaction emotionlessly.

Kagome could see where he was right, but did she really want to move in with a complete stranger? Glancing at Sesshomaru, Kagome wondered if she should be frightened by his looks or happy that he would protect her. Not feeling the least bit threatened by him, she smiled softly, thinking about all the people that thought this man to be pure evil. "When do you want me to move in?" was all she finally said, watching as Sesshomaru's eyes lit up slightly, with what she hoped, was happiness. He couldn't believe her answer; this human had agreed to live with him. She showed no fear in his presence and it intrigued him. Feelings were beginning to clash inside him, feelings that he had never experienced since his mother had passed. He didn't know what to think about this sudden change.

"I'll send someone to collect your things later. It is best if you stay out of sight as much as possible or with me when you do go out. Is there anything you require?" he asked, beginning to crack eggs. Kagome watched his movements; surprised that the business tycoon could actually cook completely missed his question. A slight smirked crossed Sesshomaru's face as the girl stared blankly at the bowl. "Is there something that amuses you?"

Startling slightly, Kagome blushed at his question. "I didn't think..i mean I wouldn't think you would know how to cook..being wealthy enough to afford cooks and such" she replied finally, pushing herself off the counter and beginning to pour batter mix in a bowl. "I haven't always been wealthy, and I would rather survive than starve."

Nodding at his reply, Kagome concentrated on getting all the ingredients correct. Finally stirring the batter, she looked up at him, curiosity evident in her eyes. "How did you know Jenkins was going to come after me?" she asked. Absent mindedly turning on the burners to the stove, Sesshomaru glanced down at her. Something about her made him want to tell her everything, not holding anything back like he was usually used to doing. "Jenkins keeps an eye on who writes about him. I do the same for my company, but my informant told me of you covering the incidents at Jenkins and I knew something was going to happen. I had came to warn you, not keep you." Surprised at the length at which he spoke, Kagome couldn't help another blush at the last part, along with annoyance. "I didn't plan on you saving me, or getting killed either fluffy" she replied, realizing what she said a moment to late.

"What did you call me?" was the angry reply.

Authors note:

Hello there! I'm sorry for my really really late update. I'm in my schools drumline and I've been a hectic couple of weeks with the fall season ending and then going to Florida for fall break with them. I promise to try to update once a week until this is over, but in three weeks winter drumline starts so it might be random updates after that. But thank you for reading this fanfic and I can't tell you how happy I am to get reviews. I am now looking for a beta reader, even if I'm not allowed to officially I would like someone to e-mail with back an fourth about this fanfic and my random ideas and also to proof read this. So please contact me if you are interested. Powder to the writer!

-Kirshy kiss