Weeping Willows

By Dragoness

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters in this story. They are the product of the wonderful mind of Rumiko Takahashi . I make no money off this. Only the story is mine.

Hello again everyone. Oh my God I could just cry. Thank you everyone for the wonderful reviews. I can't believe it. I really didn't expect even one. I guess that means you like the story. Well please keep the reviews coming. It motivates me to write more. Also don't stop with the constructive criticism. I need it.

Note: Inner dialogue is in italics.

Chapter 3

The Surprise Guest

Everything stopped in that instance and Kagome could swear that her heart just sank into her stomach. This is not happening I know this motherfucker did not just show up at my house and Sango KNEW.

Kagome closed her eyes and took a deep breath trying to get a hold on her emotions but when she opened them Inuyasha wasn't there. Her mind had been playing tricks on her. This was not Inuyasha. They favored a bit like maybe distant cousins but this was definitely not him.

"Ahem." Miroku clearing his throat brought her back to reality and she realized, to her extreme embarrassment that she had been just standing there staring at the man. How rude, she knew better than that.

Taking another deep breath Kagome smiled at the stranger. "Forgive me I got lost in my own thoughts. Please come in and have a seat. We can do the introductions at the table. As she headed toward the table Kagome passed Sango and bending down slightly she whispered. "I'll deal with you later," in a hushed but very dark tone.

"Told you so," Miroku said with a smirk, only to sit up suddenly as Sango's leg connected with his shin.

"Oh, I am sorry. I was just trying to get more comfortable," said Sango sweetly. "I think my cushion is a little too worn."

"Oh that's alright my darling Sango," Miroku said quickly as he started to rub his rapidly bruising shin. "Your comfort is my number on concern." Damn woman it's not my fault. She didn't have to kick me so hard.

The little distraction that was Miroku and Sango gave Kagome a chance to get herself together to greet her new guest. Just wait until I get you alone Sango. Kagome thought as she pictured the various things she would do to get Sango back.

"Hello and welcome. My name is Kagome," she said in her friendliest voice while extending her hand across the table.

"Sesshomaru," the man said in a dark velvety voice. "I am sorry to startle you, I was under the impression you knew I would be stopping by." He finished not by shaking her hand but brought it up to his lips and kissed it.

The reaction was instantaneous. A deep blush raced up Kagome's neck towards her face while another feeling raced straight to her nether regions. Kagome snatched her hand back, a little too quickly and shifted positions. Maybe these cushions are a little worn; I am suddenly feeling a little uncomfortable myself. Damn Sango, just what does she think she's doing?

Sango sensing Kagome's awkwardness jumped in to fill in the silence. "Sesshomaru works at the firm with me. He is new to town and does not know many people. So I thought we would invite him over so he can get a chance to socialize." Sango said innocently.

"Oh so you're a secretary like Sango?" Miroku asked facetiously.

"No," Sesshomaru answered in a bored tone, "I am one of the many accountants the law firm keeps on staff the watch the books."

Miroku's plan backfired on him as his ego was suddenly deflated thinking about his assistant manager job at Rite Aid. It was a good job and he was paid well but he would have much preferred this man to be a secretary then an accountant. In his own little warped mind he would have felt better knowing Sesshomaru had a job that paid less than him.

Sango, knowing what Miroku was playing at jumped in and continued her story. "I don't know if you noticed but Sesshomaru is kind of quiet and that doesn't draw a lot of people and his height; coupled with his expressions are quite intimidating to some. If you didn't know him you would think he was very mean and standoffish."

"I know I did at first and then I was at the copy machine and my papers got stuck. I was coping one the lawyers depositions so I freaked. He offered to help and before we knew it we were talking like old friends," Sango explained.

"Oh, really. Old friends huh?" Miroku said a little too stiffly. Just how long had they been talking and why this was first he was hearing of it.

"Miroku you are so cute when you're jealous," Sango taunted.

At this Sesshomaru turned his attention to Miroku. He had been thus far entertaining himself watching the interactions of the three in front of him. He paid the most attention to the girl though. There was just something about her. She was vibrant and from the look she had given Sango earlier feisty as well.

"You have nothing to fear from this…ahem, from me," Sesshomaru said in his attempt to put the male at ease. "Sango is very forthcoming with her status as a taken woman. You should be proud of her. Though she is surrounded by many virile males that could care for her the way a woman should be taken care of her eye does not wonder. I am not insinuating that you are not doing this already. I just meant to express how many are well off financially and would be more than willing to take care of her."

Suddenly looking very serious Sesshomaru continued, "If by chance one of those men happens to say something inappropriate she handles the problem before I can even get to her. That is the problem with men today; they were not raised with honor. But fear not the kindness she showed me upon my arrival has indebted me to her and I will watch over her when you cannot from now on."

"Uh, tha.. thank you Sesshomaru. That does ease my mind a bit." Miroku stated. Yeah right, was he supposed to be making me feel better? Just how many men have been coveting my Sango's curves? And why did he have to say they were virile? Anyway who said I want him watching her either? Mr. Pretty boy. I saw the looks the girls were giving him, and does his shirt have to be that tight? Seriously though, I really need to stop by her job more often.

While Miroku was still having a conversation with himself Sango had started to stare at Sesshomaru like he had grown a second head. "Wow, I think that's the most I have ever heard you say at one time," Sango said.

"Hn. I felt it needed to be said to set the males mind at ease and to let him know I am honorable," Sesshomaru replied.

While all this was going on Kagome got a good look at her new guest. Now that she really looked at him how she mistook him for Inuyasha was beyond her. There were similarities but not much. They both had long hair but Inuyasha fancied himself a little Goth, so he keep his hair dyed jet black while Sesshomaru's was an odd but beautiful kind of silver-gray. They both had beautiful light eyes but they weren't the same color. Sesshomaru's eyes were like a honey gold and were hard to read. He was also much taller and he carried himself very differently, kind of reserved. He looked like he could be about six four. A smaller build than inuyasha, who was a little bulky, but much more cut and muscular if the way his clothes were fitting were any indication.

Talk about clothes fitting. He had on a plain short sleeve black t-shirt and some boot cut blue jeans. Just perfect for the weather today. The shirt was not tight but it wasn't that loose either. He was definitely into taking care of his body and you could tell he was proud of it. The arms below where the sleeves stopped were long and heavily muscled. Not too big but just the right size for her tastes.

Suddenly Kagome wondered what those arms would feel like wrapped around her. Big hands, big feet, what else is….. Kagome shook her head lightly to stop that string of thoughts. God, she was such a pervert.

"What do you think Kagome?" Someone was talking to her. It was him. She really needed to push these thoughts away until she was alone.

"I'm sorry what were you saying?" Kagome asked.

"I was just saying that I appreciate your hospitality and that the food was wonderful. I would like to do this again sometime soon." Sesshomaru gave her a slight smile that bordered on a smirk and added, "Of course this time you will know I am coming in advance."

"Sure, that would be fine. Just tell Sango what day is good for you and we can set something up," Kagome said.

The rest of the day went by without a problem. The four played spades, listened to the radio, and just talked. Of course Sesshomaru did not say near as much as he had with his little speech. It started getting dark so they started wrapping everything up. Once everything was just about cleaned and put away Sesshomaru left, leaving only Miroku and Sango.

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