Kagome woke to the beeping of her alarm clock throwing a hand off the bed she hit the snooze button. She rolled on to her back and pulled the blankets back over her face, all she wanted to do was forget about yesterday.
If the issues with Sesshomaru weren't bad enough when she got home she couldn't stay focused on her essay. Thus causing her to be up all night in a half ass attempt to finish the paper for class today. She just wanted to hide away in her little apartment all day and pretend that her life was normal once more, but kami knows she couldn't.
Not only did she have lunch date with Leeya witch she promised to be at but she didn't spend all night finishing an essay not to turn it in on time. Sighing and throwing the blankets off of her she sat up and pushed her legs over the edge and sat for a moment longer. Sorting out her priorities for the day she pushed off all lingering thoughts of Sesshomaru and made her way to her closet. She still had things to do and she was not going to let the slight quiver of her heart change that.
On the west side of town Sesshomaru could still be found sitting in his study. His mind begged for rest that his beast would not allow. Sadly it was lacking in patients something fierce. Looking over to a small clock on his desk he noted the time.
He needed to be getting to his law firm, personal issues aside he had responsibilities, and those always came first in his mind. On a happier note he would be able to talk to Shippo and maybe get his advice and Rin's as well. The old saying it takes a female to know a female ringing loudly in his head. Nodding to himself he stood from his desk to head off to his chambers to dress and ready for work.
Kagome came down the steps of her apartment to see Inuyasha standing next to his car right at the curb he dropped her off at. She let a small smile come to her face "What's this?" she asked eyeing him critically.
Inuyasha let out a little laugh "What can't a friend pick another friend up and drive them to school?" he asked back not meeting her eyes.
Kagome narrowed her eyes at him "That's not what this is about is it?" she asked with a knowing tone.
"Sure it is Kags" he replied rubbing the back of his neck slightly.
Kagome shook her head at him "You never were a good liar Yasha" she laughed out to him. "What did that little mate of yours chase you out of your house to be my guard dog?" she asked teasingly.
Inuyasha seeing a quick excuse ceased the opportunity "Yep you got me she can be pretty moody when pupped" he said with a smile. Besides it wasn't a complete lie his mate had expressed concern for the girl after he had told her what Sesshomaru had done.
Kagome smiled as she stood in front of him, reaching up she fingered on of his ears affectionately "Well who are we to deny her; I guess I'll let you take me to school, but I have a lunch date with Leeya so I'll meet you back at the school say around twoish or so ok."
"Keh, that's fine wench well go to my place from there" he replied with a slight blush at her affection. Granted they were only friends and had been for three years but his ears were just sensitive.
Kagome walked around him to the passenger side of the car and got in. She knew Yasha wasn't completely honest with her but she let it slide. It was most likely something about Sesshomaru and that was not something she wanted on her mind right now so she was grateful and let him go.
Sesshomaru made it to his office fifteen minutes early like he always did. Shippo and Rin wouldn't be in for at least another 20 minutes they never could be on time, and Sesshomaru wondered if when he took a mate if he too would give up his normal routine just to be with her a little longer.
As the thought crossed his mind he wanted to sigh, that was just the kind of thought that his beast needed to provoke thoughts of Kagome. It was strange to him after marking Kagome he already thought of her as theirs even if they weren't mated yet. Another thing he would have to ask the kit about, plopping down in his chair behind his desk he sat his head in his hands. It was downright shameful to be asking the kit about these issues when the kit was well 300 years younger than him.
Really he didn't have anyone to blame but himself, for so many years he thought himself above others. Now that he and his beast had finally agreed on a female he was lost, and he was going to have to find a way to convince her he wasn't the demon she remembered. Letting his head fall back to the back of the chair he stared aimlessly up at the ceiling waiting for Shippo to arrive.
The trip to school was quick and Kagome gave Inuyasha a soft peck on the cheek as she climbed out of the car to head off to class. "When you come over tonight Shoiri would like to talk to you for a little bit ok" Yasha said.
Kagome bent back down to look in to the car at Inuyasha "Yep no problem I'll see you in a few hours" she said than shut the door.
Inuyasha let out a sigh, he needed to get Kagome to talk about what was wrong even being her best friend he didn't know how to do that. Thus the idea of Shoiri talking to her, sometimes it was best for Kagome to have a little girl time and from what he could tell she didn't have any close girlfriends now. Shaking his thoughts off for later he put his car in to drive and went on his way to Koga's place.
He was looking forward to telling the mangy wolf about Sesshomaru and Kagome. He couldn't wait to see the look on his face. After all nobody thought Sesshomaru would ever pick a mate much less a human one. Kagome was in a category all of her own if Sesshomaru was after a trophy wife Kagome would definitely be it. Pulling his phone out he called the lord of the east to give him a heads up that he was coming over.
Sesshomaru was brought out of his aimless staring when he heard the door to the office open, followed by the low tones of Shippo and Rin. He stood from his desk and made his way to his door, it was standard for him to greet them daily however today he needed Shippo to come in to his office. Opening the door he was greeted with his daughter and Shippo sharing a brief light kiss. Clearing his throat slightly they jumped apart; Sesshomaru couldn't help but smile at the two.
"Good morning pups" he said in a gentle tone.
Shippo cocked his head to the side slightly at the tone; while it was not uncommon to be greeted by the big Dai it was not normal for the Dai to use such a tone of voice. Rin approached Sesshomaru and kissed him softly on the cheek "Hello dad" she said as she stepped back.
Sesshomaru ruffled her hair slightly but kept his eyes on Shippo. "I need to speak with you please Shippo" he said as he turned back and left to re-enter his office.
Shippo watched as the door close than looked to Rin "Did any of that seem odd to you?" he asked worry etched in his voice.
Rin nodded slightly but she couldn't see the new change as bad yes odd but not bad. Ignoring her lingering thoughts she sat at her little desk and booted up her computer. Even if her father was acting odd she had work and she knew he would want her to focus on it and not his well-being. "Well go on if he asked to talk to you I'm sure it's important" she said as she began to type on her keyboard.
Shippo nodded to his wife all the while keeping his eyes on the door of his father in law's office. Gulping for unknown reasons he walked towards the door and went inside. "What was it you needed to speak with me about Sesshomaru?" he asked watching the Dai closely.
Sesshomaru gestured to the seat across from him "Please have a seat Shippo this may take a little longer than you would expect."
Shippo did as he was told and sat down "So what can I do for you?" he asked because he was sure that was the reason he was called in.
"I am going to be courting a human, however I find myself at a loss with this woman not just because she is human but also a miko." He said looking to the kit.
Shippo was shocked to hear that the woman Sesshomaru picked was human but to know she was a miko as well that left very few options in this time period. "Your planning on courting my mother aren't you?" he asked in a sharp tone.
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes slightly "Not planning kit she is already marked" he stated watching as the kit tensed. "It was not a planned courting we were sparing last night and she drew blood, my beast took it as an invitation and marked her" he said no longer looking in the kits eyes.
Shippo wanted to punch the man in front of him respect be damned this was his mother he was talking about. A mother he only recently got back, "Did you have her permission?" he asked in a tight voice.
Sesshomaru looked back to Shippo's eyes "I did not and that is where the problems start."
Shippo shot up out of his chair "Well no shit Kagome isn't like any human or yokai you will ever meet Sesshomaru you can't just force your will on her she'll only push back" he hiss out.
Sesshomaru stood as well "I am aware of that kit it was not completely planned" he let out with a sigh.
Shippo sat back down "So now you've marked her without her permission and are asking me how to court her and calm her is that right?" he asked with narrowed eyes.
Sesshomaru still standing nodded sharply to the kit "That is the basic idea yes" he answered.
Shippo crossed his arms over his chest, "I'll help you but not because of who you are but because I love my mother and she deserves to be treated like a queen witch I'm sure you will do" he said back in a smooth voice. Sesshomaru nodded once more to Shippo and took his seat again; ready to listen to whatever the kit had to say.
The two spent nearly most of the morning in Sesshomaru's office discussing Kagome and the situation that Sesshomaru was now in. When lunch rolled around Shippo excused himself to take Rin to lunch. Sesshomaru decided not to go along to lunch Shippo had given him much to think about and he planned to spend the hour lunch going over the new information.
Kagome came bouncing out of her class; she was excited to meet with Leeya this afternoon. She planned to take her to her tree in the park and just talk and eat a light lunch. She only had two morning classes today luckily and after her lunch date with Leeya she would meet back at the collage to have Inuyasha pick her up.
She didn't let thoughts about Sesshomaru or her now turned in essay bring down her mood. She was going to get to spend the rest of the day spending time with one of her grandsons and her best friend's family. Surely nothing could ruin this day for her.