Weeping Willows
By Dragonessclaw
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.
Chapter 5
Sesshomaru's POV
Sesshomaru straightened his tie as he looked in the mirror. He then started to pull his hair back in a low ponytail. He would rather have it out, but for the sake of Larry, his boss he would tie it back. Thinking back he smiled at the memory of when he first transferred to the firm. He was setting up his new office when Larry walked in saying he needed to talk with him. The conversation went well until he started talking professionalism. Sesshomaru had been quite offended that this man would think him unprofessional in any way.
When he started corning the man to let him know just what he thought of his statement Larry blurted out that it was the hair. In their firm men did not allow their hair to grow long. Once Sesshomaru made it quite clear that he would in no way, shape, or form even trim his hair they came to a compromise. They wanted him here, not the other way around. Sesshomaru didn't have to work; he came from a family of money. He just believed in making his own way. Being an accountant, working with figures fit his personality just right.
Sesshomaru was a person that thrived on order and would tolerate no less from those around him. Math made sense. Numbers made since. It was because the order that could be found in accounting mirrored his personality so well that he had become so good. He was sought after by many companies, including his own father's, but Sesshomaru was his own person and would not work under his father.
No, he would make his own way, finally surpassing his father and proving who the best was. Showing all he was without a doubt worthy of the name Tashio.
Finishing up in the bathroom his thoughts went to the cookout he recently attended. A smile graced his lips as he thought of the beautiful, fiery woman he had met. Kagome.
Flashback
He pulled up to the address he was given by Sango last week. As he got out of the car Sesshomaru looked around at the houses. He was familiar with this area, it was a quiet and peaceful community of townhomes.
He was a few minutes early so he waited along the side of the house by the open gate. Sango told him that it would be open and to just walk in. He heard someone ask what was going on and knew he was the subject of all the questions.
Figuring this was a perfect opening he straightened up and walked in the yard. "I believe I am to blame for that he said" with his sexiest smirk. What he saw surprised him. A petite woman in a beautiful blue knee length sundress that was styled like a kimono. Long dark hair that fell in waves and very nice legs from where he was standing.
As she turned around he knew why she wore the blue, it accented her eyes just perfectly. She had plump kissable lips that were shiny with just a hint of lip gloss.
However, her reaction was not one he expected. At first she looked confused, then extremely angry. Sesshomaru involuntarily took a step back. The woman probably couldn't do much damage to him but he was not fond of hitting females. Plus, that would not be a good start to getting to know her.
When Sango first started to describe her personality he just knew she would be the ugly friend. He had only come because of Sango but now he was glad he'd come. If the little woman in front of him ever got herself together that is.
A quick glance towards the gazebo told Sesshomaru all he needed to know. A man, whom he could only assume was Miroku, was grinning. An 'I told you so'look plastered on his face. Beside him at the table sat Sango who was currently looking at her lap guiltily.
The woman had not known he was coming. This did not please him at all. A guest should never show up without the householder knowing of their arrival.
It was rude and something Sesshomaru did not do. He would never be seen just showing up at a woman's house uninvited like he was some sort of stalker.
Of course he was invited by Sango but still Kagome should have been made aware.
Meanwhile the woman seemed to have calmed down some. She now looked embarrassed, then confused and angry at the same time.
He knew women were emotional creatures but damn.
A noise from the male seemed to bring her to her senses. She then smiled and invited him in. Sesshomaru noticed that her smile didn't quite reach her eyes but considering the circumstances he could understand. He followed her to the table silently watching the sway of her hips as she walked.
Once he was seated she introduced herself and held out her hand. This time her smile was genuine and it was breathtaking. Her eyes sparkling as she spoke.
He looked at the offered hand but felt the need to step it up a notch since she was so thrown off by him at first. Though he had to give her credit on her speedy recovery and the smooth transition she made once she realized what was going on.
Instead of shaking her hand Sesshomaru took Kagome's hand and kissed it. He made a show of pulling her hands to his lips ever so slowly. Smirking slightly when he felt her shiver.
Feeling like that was enough for the time being he sat back and watched the interaction between the three friends. Much could be learned from just sitting back and observing and Sesshomaru was determined to learn more about this woman.
The male to his right, Miroku he reminded himself, was shooting him looks. This did not particularly faze Sesshomaru but he knew what was going on. Miroku was feeling threatened, and when compared to himself, Sesshomaru really couldn't blame the man. He was magnificent, even if he was the only one saying it at this moment.
Since there was no reason for Miroku to feel this way and because of his debt to Sango he would correct the matter when the opportunity arose. Ten minutes later it did and Sesshomaru took full advantage.
"Oh, really. Old friends huh?" the male had said in a tone Sesshomaru did not particularly care for. Was Miroku suggesting that he was not honorable? If he had wanted to challenge the engagement he would have come to him as a man not behind his back. He bit his tongue for the time being, figuring Sango would not appreciate him showing her betrothed just who the alpha male at the table was.
Turning his full attention on the male when he heard Sango say something about jealousy Sesshomaru decided that this was time to set some things straight.
"You have nothing to fear from this…ahem, from me. 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 take of her the way a woman should be her eye does not wonder." Seeing the males eyes narrow Sesshomaru added, "I am not insinuating that you are not doing this already. I was just meant to express how many are well off financially and would be more than willing to take care of her."
"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."
Thinking the matter was settled Sesshomaru mentally congratulated himself on how he handled the situation. He really was not one to talk unnecessarily but he would make an effort. But a glance at the male told him that the male was still worried, if not more so now. Hn, strange he thought.
The male did thank him but his eyes said something very different.
Sesshomaru did not address the subject again. He had said his peace, whether the male chose to accept it or not wasn't his concern.
Then Sango said something about the amount of words he used. It took a lot of self control not to roll his eyes at her. Wasn't the matter settled?
So as not to be rude he answered Sango.
This just earned him another weird look from the male. Strange indeed.
After watching the interactions more and participating in some of the card games Sesshomaru felt this would be a good time for him to leave.
Later alone he would think on everything. He had made an effort but not interacting with people much he wasn't quite sure how the others thought this meeting had gone. The only thing he was sure of however was his interest in Kagome. Yes, Sesshomaru was very interested.
End Flashback
Looking in the mirror one more time to make sure his image was perfect Sesshomaru smirked as he exited the apartment. His thoughts on the woman he would definitely see again.