A.N. Well I am updating, it is just minutes after my last post. Still September 3. Last chapter took a while to write, got kind of lost (not from a lack of creativity, but from too much!). Should also let you know that I am considering writing a book in genereal. Mostly because I have been reading ALOT lately, and I feel great doing so. It is all stuff I have read in the past, but it has been so long since I read any of these books it's nice to catch up. Should let you know, that I will not stop writing my fanfics (until they are complete at least). ON WITH THE SHOW!

"Sango," Kagome called. "Have you seen my black skirt?"

"The one you are wearing?" her friend asked with a smile.

"No!" Kagome cried, walking back into her room. "The one with the silver studs on the hem."

"Not in a while," Sango called to her friend. "Did you leave it at Sesshoumaru's?"

"I already called and asked," Kagome groaned; walking back into the living room. "He said he cant find it."

"Did he even look?"

"He's a guy," Kagome said with a smile. "Of course he didn't ACTUALLY look, just searched the closet for a skirt in general. Couldn't find anything, and told me that he cannot find it."

"Well take my car and go over there," her friend offered. "It's not like I have plans today."

Kagome laughed and smiled. It had been a couple of weeks since Sango was released from the hospital, and her supervisor had cut her hours claiming that she needed rest for a while. He was still paying her as if she were working full time, but not allowing her to actually go in. Kagome was convinced he was going to get in trouble for it, but every time Sango tried to earn her money, she would be sent home.

"I think you might," Kagome said. "If you agree with my proposal. We have a meeting with a new band, and they are... particular."

"How so?" Sango asked, intrigued. "Most new bands and singers are excited just to speak with a magazine, so they can get the word of their music out."

"They're very young," Kagome said with a grin. "They seem to believe that I am some crusty old man who is still trying to keep my youth in tact. I want to intimidate them, let them know that they are not high and mighty, and also play a bit. These young bands are all the same, they're going to pester about a large spread; bug that they are super cool and what not."

"And discover that you are socially awkward," Sango said with a grin. "Don't get popular slang, think you're living in 1950's America at times, and like to play mind games. Those poor kids."

Kagome laughed, "It is not my fault. They called to set up the appointment and started making a list of demands for their shoot. Have to have a hot, female photographer. Only Dr. Pepper and Hot Cheetos in their dressing room, and freedom to dictate how the spread will look and be shot. Not to mention they have done their own biography, as to ensure we don't make them look like losers."

Sango giggled. Kagome never told her the names of the new bands they spoke with, wouldn't even give names if they signed with Sesshoumaru's company. Sango had to learn everything when the magazine was published, and then ask Kagome later if it was the same band she would rave, or complain about. It made her think she would like to be involved in that kind of business, but never told her friend.

Kagome smiled at her friend, ready to drop her bomb on the girl, "We are looking for a new photographer. The lead is trying to make me do the shoot, claiming she doesn't want to deal with primadona children. I know you're good, and you're hot! You're trial with us could be this shoot."

"I don't know," Sango said; secretly she already wanted to say yes. It was like her friend read her mind. "I have a job, one that I love..."

"One that wont even allow you to work!" Kagome exclaimed. "You would be making more money, have better hours, and it's lots of fun! We have a amazing studio, many different kinds of cameras, and LOTS of interns who are willing to do WHATEVER it takes to make people happy. It is beyond fun! Just tell me you'll come in and do a test with the lead photographer!"

"All right," Sango said; feigning exhaustion. "When?"

"Today," Kagome said with a smile. "We're going to be setting up one of the rooms for this next shoot, and then there will be lots of time to finish this."

Sango nodded, "I will get showered and dressed and be there ASAP."

"Okay!" Kagome said. "I will call Sesshoumaru and have him come pick me up, I'll have him drop me at the office as well. Saves on driving back and forth with your car."

"Yes," Sang giggled. "Use all his gas."

"He can afford it," Kagome grinned. "Plus, even if he doesn't come get me, he'll send that annoying Jaken to come fetch me just to piss the turd off."

...

"Jaken," Sesshoumaru barked. "You shall go collect Kagome from her apartment, and then report to the office. I grow tired of you hovering around the house, only leaving to sleep in your own, and then returning. HDR will give you a interview and place you somewhere in the company where you can have something to do during the day."

"But I work for you miloard!" The smaller demon cried. "How am I to advise you if I am 'working'?"

"That will be you advising me," Sesshoumaru replied. "But not within my company. I am sending you over to West Enterprises. They are our competetors, and I have recieved info that they are the party trying to buy Kagome's magazine through shady operations. If hired, you will be gathering information for me."

Jaken nodded, ecstatic for the opportunity to assist his lord. "I shall go collect Miss Higurashi and be on my way!"

Sesshoumaru nodded, he could use the small amount of time he had to concoct his plans. Since the woman camping on his yard had finally left, he felt he didn't have to worry so much about his relationship with Kagome. He was trying to talk to her into moving in with him and Rin, and currently was being shot down every chance given.

"She has not returned any of my calls," he stated; sounding rather bored. "How was your vacation on the lawn."

"Entertaining," she replied with a smile. "Learned a lot about Sesshoumaru. Nothing very important to you, but enough that it has entertained me quite a bit."

"Is there anything that will help me out?"

"No," she smiled. "He is a model demon. Goes to work, goes home, spends time with his daughter and girlfriend, orders about a demon who appears to be his assistant, and then repeats the process the next day. I am unsure of what you want out of him, but I can guarantee you will have to go through new means to do so."

"His woman is mine," Naraku barked. "Start a new search. Find new information on Sesshoumaru, and then bring it to me. There has to be something I can use."

She nodded, walking out of the room with a quick flip of her hair. "And once you are done with all of this?"

"I will haven no need of you," he replied darkly. "And no need of Sesshoumaru. He is yours to do as you please with.

...

"Sesshoumaru!" Kagome called, locking the front door behind her. "Where are you?"

When she got no answer, Kagome made her way up the stairs to his room. She was certain if her skirt wasn't at her and Sango's apartment, and wasn't in her wardrobe at work, then it had to be at his house. She didn't want to be late for her meeting, but at the same time she wanted to make the new band sweat. 'There are other way's I can do that though. It'll just take some imagination.'

"Hello Kagome," she heard his voice when she entered the room.

"Why didn't you answer me when I called?" she asked, annoyed.

"I was busy," he replied.

"Busy doing what?" she asked. "You are just lying there."

"Thinking," he said calmly. "What is it you wanted?"

"I am looking for my skirt!" she cried. "I called you about it earlier!"

"That skirt?" he asked, smirking when she scoweled. Sesshoumaru had found the skirt she had called about, and set it out for her, arranging things for his perfect moment. "I found it earlier. I knew you would come over to search for it yourself if I told you I didn't find it. And here you are."

Kagome was confused. Sesshoumaru was acting strangely. She didn't have time to question him though, "I am running late for a meeting. Can you give me a ride to the office?"

Sesshoumaru nodded, following her into the closet where she was searching for the rest of her outfit. "Who are you meeting with today?"

"New band," she said with a grunt; pulling out a black and tourqouise corset and a black blazer to match the skirt in their room.

"And their is a reason you are pairing bedroom clothes with your work apparel?" he asked when she pulled out the iron and ironing board. "I do not see that as work appropriate."

"It is not bedroom apparel," she snapped. "It is a shirt, bought it in a clothing store that does not sell sleepwear in any shape or form. They are a bratty bunch who theink they are going to order us about. I am doing the spread only to pull the stick out of their communal ass. And I have to look a certain way to do so."

"I wish to see you," he said with a smirk, "In that when you return."

"One way or another you will," Kagome said with a giggle as she finished ironing her blazer. "I am returning here after work, and then will be staying tonight."

Sesshoumaru nodded, wrapping a arm around her waist, "How does your schedule look today?"

"Not very busy," she replied with a smile. "Why?"

"For now don't worry about it," he said darkly. "What time do you plan on being there?"

"The meeting is at noon," she said; checking her watch. "So not for a while."

Sesshoumaru nodded, pulling her to him for a deep kiss. "We have a few things to discuss, Kagome."

...

"Kagome," her new assistant Suki called. "You're late!"

"I know," Kagome said, looking a bit more frazzled than intended. "I got tied up with a couple of things. Where are they?"

"Conference room," the girl said; chasing after her very fast moving boss.

Kagome nodded and picked up some notes before heading into the conference room. "Hello gentlemen, I'm Kagome."

The four young men looked up, surprised at the sight in front of them. They had heard about the magazine owner and editor, she was a very big topic in the music world right now. Known for being very beautiful, very young, and rutheless. They had figured it was just a rumor and didn't believe the stories, so they planned on playing a couple of games. The look in Kagome's eyes was determined, harsh, and yet they were compelled to do exactly what she wanted.

"Well hello gorgeous!" a boy with black and white hair said; standing to shake her hand. "I'm Simon, this is Yoshi, Hiro, Rashad, and Sasuke. We are Horizon."

"Nice to meet you," she said; shaking each young mans hand in order of left to right in which they were introduced. "So now, lets get down to business."

-Two Hours Later-

"I think we have come to a agreement!" Kagome announced, pulling the group of young men before her out of a trance. They had spent the last couple of hours discussing the theme and layout of their 'biography' in her magazine, and had many clashing ideas. Kagome wasn't willing to make them look like 'gods', and they were (originally) not willing to be as understated as Kagome planned. But after many arguments, a few mock ups, and several glares from Kagome; they came to a agreement.

"When will this issue be coming out?" Rashad asked. He was the drummer of the band, and also had the most questions to ask. Kagome found it quite entertaining, this one boy knew a lot about the business she was in. "Our families are all looking forward to seeing our first print ad."

"It all will be within the next month," Kagome explained with a small smile. "We print at the end of each month and the issue gets sent out the first week of the following month. It's still the begining of the month so you should start looking for it next. I will, of course, send a few magazines to you guys before the release date so you can show them off to your family. But for now, we shall get you set up for your photo shoot this afternoon." The guys all seemed satisfied with the answer, and followed Kagome out of the office. Each of the boys decided their favorite spot around her while walking would be in the back, and ensured that she was always at least five paces ahead of them.

"Will you be our photographer?" Simon asked with a sly smile. "We had specific ideas on our photographer."

"I will not be your photographer," Kagome responded. She had a smile on her face, but it's not what they could see it. "We have a new photographer, and she will be handling your set today."

"What's this photographer like?"

"She's very... interesting." Kagome replied. "Here we are! Let's get set up with wardrobe first. I need to go find your photographer." The band all made sounds of acknoledgement and walked into the wardrobe 'closet' as Kagome headed over to her office where her friend should have been waiting. She was hoping Sango was still up to this task. The boys of Horizon were friendly enough, but they were goofs.

"Suki," she asked once arriving at her office. "Has Sango arrived yet? She was supposed to do a test shoot with Horizon today."

"She's waiting in your office," Suki stated; barely looking up from her computer screen. "I've heard a few interesting stories about Horizon, are they true?"

"Yes," Kagome said with a smile. "They are big flirts."

"That's not what I was talking about," Suki giggled. "But I know it is insane asking for info on the band. I might... wander over and offer assistance during the shoot."

"They sure would love that," Kagome replied. "You'll be their overapaid go-for."

"Maybe I'll just stay here then."

"Probably your best idea," Kagome replied with a grin. "Well it's time to drag Sango along to meet the boys!"

...

Sesshoumaru was pacing. Kagome and his relationship was very strange. Her attitude changed often, and he noted that she usually got testy with him when she was highly stressed. But he also got stuck in old ways towards her when he, himself was stressed. Sesshoumaru couldn't help but wonder if their relationship would continue to work if they both continued on this path. Making a quick decision, Sesshoumaru grabbed his cell phone and made a quick call.

"Sesshoumaru," came a smooth voice on the other line. "How can I help you?"

"I have a few questions for you," he replied. "Would you be willing to meet me?"

"Of course," the other man replied. "Where at?" Sesshoumaru gave the man the coordinates of a local diner and set out to see Kagome shortly before his meeting."

"Hello Mister Takahashi!" Suki exclaimed with a smile. "What brings you by here?"

"I wished to speak with Kagome for a moment," he replied. "Is she in?"

"She's with a band," the girl explained. "I could page her for you."

"No," he said slowly. "Is she in the large studio?"

"Yes," Suki replied. "She said they didn't want a whole lot of visitors today."

"I believe she will be fine speaking with me," he told her before walking off to find Kagome. When he found her, he was a bit in shock. She had finally managed to get Sango out of the house and into the office. He remembered her saying she was wanting to hire her friend, but wasn't sure Sango would go for it.

"Now that you have thouroughly annoyed eachother, " he could hear her saying. "I will just step back and watch magic happen... for a bit."

The band, he was assuming, were standing on a set. To Sesshoumaru, it was a little too similar to the movie 'The Breakfast Club'. There managed to be one extra guy than in the movie, but they still managed to make it look decent.

"Would you mind missing the 'magic' for a few moments?" he asked, breaking Kagome from her concentration as she stared at her cell phone.

Kagome was a little in shock when she heard his voice. He could see the shock in her face. "What are you doing here?"

"I wished to see you," he replied. "So I came by before my meeting?"

"What meeting?" she asked, then remembered the band who was watching quite intently. "Why don't we go speak in my office." Sesshoumaru nodded and followed her out, nodding briefly at Sango and the band.

Kagome just leaned against the closed door after they entered her office. Sesshoumaru wasn't dressed for work, but still dressed a little too formally for just any lunch with a friend. "You look very nice, but not nice enough for a formal meeting."

"Very observant," Sesshoumaru said with a smirk. "You are correct. I am meeting a aquaintance for lunch."

"Do I know this aquaintance?" she asked, stalking over to him with a smile.

"You do," he replied. "But it shall remain a secret."

"That's no fun," she pouted. "Will I ever get to know who you are meeting?"

"Eventually," he stated; breathing in her scent as she wrapped her arms around his waist. "But for now, I would prefer it to be me and him."

"Well that narrows it down," she said with a smile. "We have few people between us as it is, and by stating it is a man makes it easier for me to guess who it is!"

"Please do play your guessing game," he told her; disliking that he had to look down to speak with her. "But I will not relinquish any information. I merely wished to come and say hello to my lovely girlfriend since I was in the area."

Kagome smiled, standing up on tip toe to give him a small kiss. "Well I love the surprise, but I really should go back to the shoot. This is Sango's first day, and if I am going to convince her to work for me I cannot leave her alone with the boys. They have spent enough time harrassing her as it is."

Sesshoumaru nodded, "I shall walk you back to the studio then be on my way."

"Great!" Kagome exclaimed. "Will we still be seeing eachother tonight?"

"If you still wish to come by," he replied. "Then yes. Rin has planned the meal and demanded I prepare it. She requests family time."

Kagome smiled, "I will be there then."

"I will see you later then."

"Bye!"

...

"My futile attempts at luring Kagome out have finally gotten me somewhere," he said with malice. "I will be meeting Sesshoumaru shortly for lunch. During this meeting I will gain enough information to finally get where we need to be."

"So this will all be over soon then?"

"Very much so," he replied. "I shall take my leave of you. Prepare Kagome's rooms, I suspect she will be accompanying us shortly."

A.N. Well it is October 24, well over a month since my last update... hell well over a month since I started this chapter! I know, I suck. Hell this chapter sucks. But I am going to start working on some action soon. But for now, just grumble about how bad a job I'm doing and rejoice that this story will be coming to a close here soon :)