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The night held promises of good fortune. It brought a smile to Kagome's face. While many of her coworkers didn't like being an exotic dancer, she didn't mind. She made good money, and she felt sexy and free while dancing. So what if she was exposing her body to a room full of horny males? She was a mature adult and could do as she pleased. Kagome had always been a free soul, doing what she wanted and ignoring anyone who told her she was wrong. She didn't judge others, and in turn she disregarded anyone's judgment. Unlike the other girls, she already had a degree, worked in a "respectable" field, and had hated it. She would rather spend her days writing her books, and unleashing her sensual side at night. She was happy with her life. She didn't feel degraded by her job; and, despite the stereotype, she wasn't a whore. Kagome was still pure in body, just not in mind. Her skin was comfortable and her sexuality wasn't a source of discomfort. She wasn't cocky, just confident; which, there was a difference even though most people didn't agree. Additionally, unlike most other women who were comfortable with themselves, she didn't snub others who weren't. She befriended the uncomfortable, the meek, the outcasts, and provided a safe space for them to be themselves. If only the rest of the world would crack open a dictionary Kagome was sure they would find the truth, but people chose to live in ignorance and who was she to judge them for it.

Kagome pulled open the door that led to the dressing rooms, smiling to her friend Riana as she opened her locker to put her bag away. Raina was a half-water elemental and half-human. She was also the only other girl there that felt as Kagome did about the profession. They both had chosen the work, not out of desperation for money, but for the joy of it. Both girls also knew the shit that came along with it, but they could handle that as well. Kagome and Riana were both strong-willed women, and could handle any of the drunks that thought their money bought them any privilege they desired.

"Evening, Miko," Riana said. Using Kagome's stage name rather than her real one as was customary.

"A good one I hope, Mizo."

"When are we on, have you asked?" Kagome asked. She pulled out her costumes she wanted to use that night, and without a care started changing right there. Her first choice was a traditional miko outfit, but it had Velcro on the sides so she could tear it off when she wanted to. Underneath she wore a crimson red sheer bra and thong set, the only thing it did cover was her nipples.

"You go first, in about ten minutes actually. I'm after you."

"Sweet, thanks hun." Kagome smiled and adorned her clothes, pulling her hair back into the traditional style, which wouldn't last long. This was a crowd favorite, though it wasn't one of hers. Kagome would rather be a student, a dominatrix, or her favorite…a belly dancer. She had brought the belly dancer one for her main routine that night, she hadn't done it in a while and wanted to.

"No prob, oh hey, before I forget…Miroku wanted to talk to you before you went on stage."

"Lovely, thanks," Kagome said sarcastically while closing her locker and then walking to her boss's office. Miroku was a childhood friend, and while he was a pervert, hence why he owned a strip club, he was still a great friend that would kill for any of the girls there. He didn't put up with any of them being mistreated or abused. For that he was a great boss, and friend. He had saved her ass plenty of times in college, during her true wild days, that she would never be able to pay him back. She stepped up to the door and knocked, instantly opening the door once he called to her. "Yes, oh great one, you summoned?" She smirked.

"Ha ha Kags, yeah come in and shut the door." Miroku smiled and shook his head. They were always bickering, like siblings actually, though he still had no shame in admiring her body. Kagome was by far the most "blessed" out of his dancers, she brought the crowds like no other and for a perfectly good reason. Well, two or several good reasons. From head to toe the girl oozed sex and everything that tempted a male's blood-flow to move south.

"What's up, Roku?" She leaned against the desk while she waited for him to speak.

"We have a large group of executives coming in tonight, some wining and dining of sorts for some higher-ups, you know the type. They have requested my best girl to attend them through the night," he said while leaning back in his chair, openly admiring her attire. Kagome leaned down and smacked him in the head while smirking.

"I get it, I do my spot like usual and then spend my time being the personal entertainment for the night, right?" she asked, laughing as he tried to fix his hair, after she had messed it up hitting him.

"Exactly."

"Good thing I brought my belly dancer outfit then." She smiled and turned to leave. "I'm assuming that was all? Are they in the VIP section?" she asked, opening the door.

"As always, and Kags, this time would you please not pour beer on anyone?"

"Only if they deserve it," she answered, then left. Leaving her boss to shake his head again, but he knew she'd behave…hopefully.

oOoOo

Why Toga's sons had chosen to have their clients meet them at a strip club was beyond him. Though, it had been a while since he'd indulged himself in looking upon a woman's body. So, maybe it wouldn't be too bad. Though, with his sons he wasn't so sure of how fun the night would be. Inuyasha was a loud-mouth, and normally got himself kicked out of every bar or club he went to. Sesshoumaru, on the other hand, was more stoic; he was the one that had surprised Toga by agreeing to this arrangement. However, Toga wasn't one to complain much, so here they were. They flashed the VIP badges Inuyasha had picked up for them earlier in the day and followed the semi-dressed girl to a sectioned off area. They had a full view of the floor and stage, and a personal bar with a bartender. It was a nice set-up.

"Make yourselves comfortable, the show will begin soon," the girl said, bowing then leaving.

"She's cute," Inuyasha said while elbowing Sesshoumaru, which earned him a glare.

"Keep your opinions to yourself," the older said, then tried to ignore his brother. All while Toga just shook his head. Even though the two were fully grown, tended to work well when it came to the business, they still acted like children outside of work.

oOoOo

Kagome stood next to the curtain separating her from the rest of the club, peeking through to try and get a look at the VIP section. She could see flashes of silver here and there, meaning they were most likely demons. No human male she had ever seen, no matter their age, ever had hair that shade. She barely heard the sounds of the usual drunks laughing, picking fights, and of course the laughter of women trying to get a free drink. She had to shake her head, the way people acted had ceased to surprise her years prior, now it was normal.

"Alright Gentlemen, get your money out and ready and let's get this evening started shall we?" The DJ sounded over the sound system and Kagome closed her eyes and took a breath. A habit before her first dance every night. When she opened them the lights were down, which was her cue to get in place. She quietly walked to the back of the stage, against the wall. Her bare feet were not making a sound, which was helpful since she could feel countless demons in the room, and leaned back against the wall with her head down. "Our first lovely temptress is a real life priestess but don't let the innocent look fool you. Miko is a force to be reckoned with."

With his last words the lights slowly lit a sexy blue, and her first song began, "Sweet Dreams," by Eurythmics. Without looking up she twisted her hips up into a full standing position, and with the first big note, Kagome looked up…and straight into a pair of molten gold eyes from the VIP section. Without breaking the stare, she strutted to the beat of the music up to the pole, slowly sliding her hand around the metal. Much like a lover would caress her partner's flesh, she gripped the steel firmly as she walked a full circle around it. With the song, she dropped to a squatted position, then back up to caress the pole between her breasts. Spinning to put her back against the pole, she slid her hands from her neck to her waist. Looking back up to the eyes that had entranced her, she ripped the top off and the lights turned red, highlighting the slightly darker shade of lace on her bra. She threw the top to the back of the stage, then jumped up to wrap her legs around the pole, twisting herself upside down. Using her bare feet to keep her grip, she slowly, erotically, let her pants slide off as she let gravity pull her down. The whistles from the crowd was deafening, but she put her legs over her head and landed in a standing position in her red lace set. It was nearing the end of her song, and with the climatic explosion of music, she let her bra go flying while she sexualized the pole once again. By the end of the song, she was in only her thong, and completely spellbound by the gorgeous male in the VIP box. She had never been more excited to be the one to keep a VIP company. While Kagome could be a flirt when in the club, she was a logical woman any other time. She never flirted outside work, and frankly she had never paid much attention to men in her personal life. This demon though, he oozed power and it was like a beacon to her own powers.

After she grabbed her clothing, leaving the bouncers to gather the money from the floor to give to her later, she went back to the dressing room to change. Riana winked as she got ready for her song, and Kagome returned the gesture with a smile. Quickly, Kagome put on a deep blue halter top with silver jingling accents that hung down in a V to her navel, a matching thong under a sheer blue ankle length skirt, and a dark blue hip-sash with the same silver accents. She added a sapphire ankle bracelet, multiple silver and blue bracelets, a silver chain headpiece with a single sapphire that rested between her eyebrows, and a matching blue gem navel ring. Everything tied together, and the blue made her eyes seem other-worldly. She was a vision, and with a light mauve lip gloss, she was ready to make some businessmen's night. The bouncers had brought all the money she had earned and before leaving she'd put it all away in her bag.

oOoOo

Toga had been spell-bound. At first the girl's body was remarkable, but then she looked up into his gaze. The depth of blues he saw had him drowning, and the lusciousness of her features had a long dormant part of his anatomy coming to life. She was voluptuous, curvy, and gods could she move that body. As each piece of fabric came off, his member rose in response. Toga could smell the arousal of every man in the room, including Sesshoumaru which shocked him. He watched her move, and his mind offered up theories of what her skin felt like, her lips, what her voice would sound like…especially moaning his name. When she walked off the stage, he had to get himself back under control. The clients had just shown up and his obvious arousal wouldn't be a good start to the meeting.

oOoOo

Slowly she slipped out of the back, then noticed that the men were engaged in a conversation with some new faces. Though, she recognized the added guests as regulars.

Must be the ones being wined and dined, she thought as she started to walk up the steps. The man she had connected with wasn't looking at her, neither were the others, which was great for the surprise factor. Kagome nodded over to the DJ, who put on a song just for her. Since the VIP section was set-up with its own sound system it wouldn't get as loud as the main one, but it served to give a more private feel for those sitting there. It took a few minutes, which no one noticed her presence until the song, "Come and Get It" by Selena Gomez started.

Kagome had turned so her ass was facing the men, and when the music started her hips rolled down and up, moving with the beat and popping accordingly. She knew when she had their attention because the youki in the immediate vicinity spiked. Kagome glanced over her shoulder, meeting the eyes of the man from earlier again, and rolled her body while turning to face them. Her stomach muscles rolling while her ribs slid front to back, she kicked a leg out in front of her, showing it completely, and dropped her hips in time with the beat. Her eyes never left the golden gaze of who she now recognized as the oldest of the three silver haired males. She knew demons aged differently than humans; so, while he looked in his mid-thirties, he was probably several centuries old. The other two didn't look much younger, but again she knew better. The others though were completely different in that Kouga had a habit of claiming her, though he paid REALLY well, it was annoying and borderline harassment. Hopefully, though, he'd behave himself. Once the song was over, she bowed out of respect, and then walked forward to introduce herself.

"Good evening gentlemen, I'm Miko, and I am in charge of taking care of your handsome group," she said, smiling lightly and had to fight herself to not roll her eyes when Kouga winked at her. Though, the silver with the dog ears beckoned her to sit between him and the older male that she just couldn't look away from for long. She smiled again and made herself comfortable between the two men. She could sense from their auras they were all strong, but the one on her right was the strongest in the whole building. Kagome quickly put a skin tight barrier around herself to prevent them from smelling anything other than her natural aroma. It never ended well if a client smelt her arousal, though that didn't happen often. She was, however, already thoroughly turned on by the older demon.

oOoOo

The Gods were laughing at him, they had to be at this point. He had finally gotten his body to calm down completely, and then she had appeared in-front of them. She was even more stunning up close, her body defined and supple in all the right places. When they had asked for the club's best girl, they sure as hell got her. She could move her body in ways he had never seen before, and damn did her flexibility turn him on all over again. When she had finished her dance, she'd spoken and like he thought her voice was ethereal. He had worried about his sons behaving well, now he questioned his own capability.

"Welcome Miko, let me introduce everyone. These two are my sons, Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha, these are Kouga, Ginta, and Hakkaku. I am Toga." His voice washed over her and she was doubly glad for putting up the scent barrier, his voice was an aphrodisiac. Though she kept her composure, this wasn't the first hot-as-fuck male she had dealt with, obviously. On the other hand, it wasn't easy with him sitting right next to her.

"Pleasure is all mine Toga, trust me," she said flirtatiously. Though the other males had started their conversation back, even with Kouga glancing at her, Kagome just listened. She understood all their jargon, since she had worked as a paralegal in a law firm, before she'd decided she hated it. Apparently, these men were either lawyers, or were involved in a legal suit. Kagome wasn't surprised when an arm came across the back of her shoulders, and she smiled at Toga since it was his arm that was now around her. "You're not interested in the conversation?" she asked.

"This is a matter concerning my sons, I am simply here as a final decision maker. Though, what I would like to know is why a woman of your caliber is working here?"

Kagome raised her brow at that, no one had asked her that, no one really cared either way. "I like working here, it's as simple as that," she answered, his body heat was doing evil things to her entire system. It was times like these that Kagome was still surprised she herself was still a virgin. It seemed it was his turn to raise a brow at her.

"Interesting, there's nothing else you'd rather do?" he asked, now completely interested in her answer.

"Actually, I'm a novelist. I tried my hand at being a paralegal, but I hated it," she said while trying not to laugh at his failed attempt to hide his surprise. It was the usual reaction she got, no one really thinks that an educated woman would willingly work at a strip club. It just proved how different from the norm she really was.

"You…have a college education? Interesting," he answered while reformulating his opinion of the girl.

"I have a bachelor's degree, but I didn't like the field. I'd rather write and dance."

"I must say, I'm surprised." Toga replied while smirking down at the beautiful woman sitting beside him. He hadn't felt drawn to a woman in years, but she had caught his attention the second their eyes met. Now, she was ensnaring his mind as well as his libido.

"As are most people that I tell." She laughed a little, his smirk was making her knees weak even though she was sitting down. She had never reacted to a man, either at work or in her everyday life, like she was to Toga. She couldn't put her finger on it, but everything he was was calling to her. Her power, her soul, her heart, all of it was crying out to have him near her and she didn't know how to handle it.

"Miko." Kouga called her name, and she turned to face him with her usual smile. No matter how much Toga affected her, she was at work and would stay in character.

"Yes, Kouga?" she asked, he had insisted long ago that she call him by his first name.

"How about the usual?" he smirked while saying that, knowing she would understand what he was asking for. She did, and in a way she really didn't feel like giving him a lap dance that night, Toga she could do one to all night long though.

"I am at the disposal of all the VIPs tonight," she said while nodding, since he was included. Kouga stood and put a hand out to her to take, there was a private booth in the VIP section for this purpose. Neither of them heard Toga growl, and Kagome stood with her hand in Kouga's while he led her to the curtained area. Kagome rolled her body over Kouga's while shimmying over his very erect member. She purposely did not touch him directly, just ghostly caressing against his clothes, which was driving him up the wall. Once the song was over, Kagome smirked at him, stood up, and walked back to the group on the couches. Kouga followed shortly after, while attempting to readjust himself, earning him another low growl from the older dog-demon.

"Damn Kouga, you look like hell," Inuyasha said while chuckling. Then he looked at Kagome and smiled. "My turn."

Kagome raised a brow at him, but smirked and beckoned him to the booth she had just left. She could tell that now all of them would want a private dance, which was fine. The results were the same for Inuyasha, he left the booth walking a little uncomfortably. Kagome was a little surprised when Sesshoumaru was the next to stand, and he led her back. Hilariously, at least to Kagome, "Animals" by Maroon 5 came on this time. It seemed so fitting with the way all of them were looking at her. She turned so her ass was almost in his lap, but not touching, and swayed it back and forth. Suddenly popping it up, then sitting directly on his lap, running her hands up her body and rubbing her full ass against him. She heard him growl, and his hands were on her hips, trying to guide her. She wasn't having any of that, and she stood, turned, and rolled her chest into his face. Once again sitting in his lap, feeling his reaction to her, she bent all the way back so the back of her head was against his shins. With her stomach muscles only, she pulled herself back up while popping her hips into him. Once the song was done she leaned into his face, acting like she was going to kiss him, but pulled away when he closed his eyes. She loved being a tease. She walked out like she had all the others, though she heard Sesshoumaru's frustrated growl and smirked.

Before she was able to sit down, she found herself instantly back in the booth, though this time it was Toga. Her heart sped up this time, and she praised her barrier for shielding that as well. He was looking at her like she was the evening meal, and her nether regions burned like never before. "Talking Body," by Tove Lo came on and Kagome had to internally laugh at the irony. Oh how she wished they could do what the lyrics were saying, but she shook herself mentally and approached the male. She ran her hands down his chest, pulled a growl from him, and sat on his lap. Already feeling his member begging for attention she smirked at him, swiveling her hips to the beat directly against him. Then she stood and put one foot up against him, dropping her hips and giving him a good view of her thighs. As the song started winding down, she leaned in to do to him what she had done to Sesshoumaru. She fully expected Toga to react the way his son had, but she was in for a surprise. Right when she was going to pull away, his hand was at the back of her head and his hot lips were against hers. Her thought process halted right then, and she was pulled flush against him as his mouth sought to devour her. This was completely against the club policies; she could report him for assault. But Gods did it light her flame all over again, he tasted amazing, and damn he was a good kisser. Kagome had been kissed a few times in her life, but not like this. When he finally pulled away, it took her a couple of seconds to realize what had just happened. She stood away from him and turned to walk out, she wasn't going to say anything, she would act like it didn't happen.

Thankfully for her, Kouga and his two had to leave early. So she didn't have to cater to the others, and she politely excused herself for a moment. She walked backstage and collapsed in a chair, all the girls were either on stage or working the floor at this point. Kagome was alone for a moment, which was what she needed. She should have reported what happened, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. Especially since she liked it a lot. She took a few deep breaths, and prepared to go back. However, Miroku stopped her.

"Kags you did it again, they loved you. They left but they left this for you." He handed her a wad of money and she could tell that it was several one-hundred dollar bills. Apparently, they had thoroughly enjoyed her company.

"Thanks Roku, do you mind if I head home early? I'm not feeling well all of a sudden." She made the excuse, she was in a daze and just wanted to go home for the night.

"After tonight, yeah go get some rest…you earned it." He gave her a hug, then went to his office. Kagome changed back into her comfy clothes, packed away her costumes, and then went to find one of the bouncers to walk her to her car.

The whole way back to her apartment she thought about that kiss, and it would cause a trimmer to rack her body. It was erotic, arousing, sensual, and borderline loving. She had never felt so much emotion in one kiss before, and she didn't know how to take it. She just hoped that if she ran into him again, which she was sure wouldn't happen, he would act normal.

oOoOo

Things returned to normal after that, for about a week. Kagome spent her days on her balcony writing, her nights dancing, and then sleeping whenever she felt like it. She was starting to believe that she would never see the gorgeous male again, until she decided on a whim to stop and get coffee at a new shop.

Kagome had her laptop with her, since it was a light 2 in 1 laptop/notebook. When she walked into the small little corner shop, the atmosphere struck her right, and she decided that she wanted to sit and write for a while there. With her Caramel Truffle Mocha in hand, she found a booth in the corner that would give her a full view out of the windows, and sat down to write for a while. Before she knew it, an hour had passed and four pages of fiction had poured from her fingers. Kagome was just about to take a sip of her coffee when the bell on the door chimed, and a glance had her hand freezing in place. Long silver hair pulled back in a ponytail, black suit, golden tie that matched his eyes, and an aura that she would notice anywhere.

Toga, she thought as she watched him walk to the counter. He was graceful in his movements, and her eyes trained on the way his hair swayed gently against his back. Memories of their kiss resurfaced and she could swear she STILL felt him against her. She had just managed to look back down at her laptop, and didn't see when he looked up at her.

He had caught a trace of her aura when he walked in the door, but it took him a minute to figure out where she was in the shop. Toga would have recognized her anywhere, she hadn't left his thoughts, or dreams, all week. Her taste lingered, her scent, her warmth, everything about her had haunted him. Now, with her right in front of him he was determined to speak to her. He ordered his usual black coffee, then turned to approach the woman. She looked amazing, even with clothes on. A flattering turtleneck that matched her blue eyes paired with flare legged jeans and ankle boots.

"May I join you?" he asked gently. He didn't want to spook her as she appeared to be deep in thought on her work.

Kagome looked up, not realizing he'd gotten so close so quickly. He was far more handsome in the daylight, though there was something about his eyes under club lighting… "Oh, of course. Nice to see you again Toga."

"I'm happy you remembered my name, though I'm sure Miko is not what you go by on a daily basis?" He smirked as he slid into the booth opposite her, their knees touching lightly as he was so tall.

She laughed, "No, no it isn't. I don't usually give my real name but since we are in the real world, and you don't seem to be the creepy stalker type…yet, I guess I can tell you." She winked at the stalker comment, "It's Kagome."

"Hmm, lovely name to match its beautiful bearer." Toga took a sip of his coffee, watching as she looked down and chuckled.

"That's some smooth talking for the day time, I thought such blatant flattery was reserved for strange dancers."The teasing gleam in her eyes was the only tell for her sarcasm.

"Indeed not, my dear. I have plenty in reserve for all times of day, though only for truly exquisite ladies."

"Is that so? And when was the last time such wiles were used on a poor unsuspecting female? This morning?" Kagome sipped her own coffee with a slight uptick of her chin, acting stuck up.

"Approximately one week ago, on a night I had not desired to attend a meeting with my sons but I would come to rejoice in going as I had the pleasure of seeing a beauty on stage." He held her gaze intently. "She was a sight to behold, indeed."

Kagome found breathing difficult for a moment, she wasn't expecting such a reply. His sincerity was plain to see and hear, but of course he really knew nothing about her. "She sounds interesting enough, but what do you know of her beyond her physicality? Surely attractiveness is not limited to only skin level."

He smirked again, a fang showing slightly and it sent a thrill down Kagome's spine. "You are wiser than most your age. I know she is educated, has a love of literature, writing, and reading, can hold a conversation, has a wit sharper than my claws, and a sense of humor. She's hardworking, not willing to settle for monotony if it is not to her liking, and yet has a perception on life unlike most." His smirk morphed into a full smile. "How am I doing so far?"

Her mouth had fallen slightly open as he spoke, she couldn't believe he'd remembered all of that. Not only did he remember but he'd observed her well enough to read her fairly well. "You seem sure of yourself, but if there is nothing more to find in her?"

"I do not believe that, her eyes hold so much more than what she's shared already. I believe I could spend an unimaginable amount of time discovering each facet of such a rare gem."

She did stop breathing then.

Thank you all for reading this new work. I could leave it as a oneshot, but I could also make it a multi-chapter work. Please let me know what you think! :) Happy Holidays!