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Category:
InuYasha › General
Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
10
Views:
4,848
Reviews:
27
Recommended:
0
Currently Reading:
1
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I do not own InuYasha, nor make money from this story.
Chapter 10 – The Discharge of Dr. Yamada
Animal Attractions
Chapter 10 – The Discharge of Dr. Yamada
By Rinseternalsoul
**Disclaimer: We don’t own Inuyasha. We just keep him and his fine male friends locked up in our hentai closet for our sick pleasure.
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Earlier that day....
Unknown to Kouga and the beautiful male sitting across from him, Bankotsu stood behind the large broadleaf plant glaring with narrowed eyes. He had stopped by his favorite restaurant to grab some take-out when he noticed a familiar laugh. After turning to seek out Kouga, he was surprised at what he found. The two men were laughing as if they were long time friends.... or lovers. What could Kouga be doing here with this guy? Had he been seeing this male behind Jakotsu’s back?
Curiosity set in, as well as anger that Kouga could possibly cheat on Jakotsu, who obviously doted on the guy. He stood rooted to the spot, trying to determine whether or not this was an innocent luncheon, or something much more. He hoped he was wrong. Hell, Jakotsu would be heartbroken if Kouga left him, and he was sure that he didn’t have the patience for all the crying that he would be forced to put up with from the feminine male.
His worst fears were realized when the two stood, after Kouga dropped a fat bill to pay for their lunch. He pressed closer to the wall and observed their departure. When they stepped outside of the restaurant, he made his way to the window near the hostess table. A quick smile to the young girl assured him that she wouldn’t interfere with his odd behavior. His looks were, after all, very stunning.
Bankotsu watched as Kouga walked beside the man, who had long dark hair plaited much like his own. The two of them stopped beside of an impressive street bike and the guy mounted the motorcycle with ease. The clincher was when Kouga leaned forward, wrapping his arms around the man, and giving a heartfelt squeeze. Out of all the years he’s known Kouga, he wasn’t one to embrace just anyone. That was reserved for those who held a special place in his heart.
After witnessing this, Bankotsu was almost positive that Kouga was cheating on Jakotsu with this mystery man. Granted the guy was a looker, and he had to admit that given the chance he’d fuck him till he screamed, but HE was single. HE could do that. Kouga was taken, supposedly devoted to Jakotsu. This was going to break Jakotsu apart.
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Kouga was on his way home to talk to Jakotsu about what happened today. He couldn’t help the wicked smile that spread over his handsome face when he thought of Hiten. He was perfect. It had been years since he had seen his old college friend, actually since he had dropped out and Hiten had continued on. The guy was a barrel of laughs and sexy as hell. They had always been good friends, but had never taken it further, because Hiten was just too... manly for Kouga.
Hiten was bisexual, and tended to take up with females more than males, but that never bothered him. He just liked hanging out with him, besides, he had met some really nice women through Hiten. A couple of them were still good friends after all these years. As a matter of fact, that was how he met Kagome. She dated Hiten once upon a time, but it never really went anywhere and they finally parted on friendly terms. When he ran into Hiten at the hardware store they had both been thrilled to see one another, and quickly decided to have lunch to catch up on old times.
Apparently Hiten had decided after his last female relationship, that women were too damn emotional for his taste. He was through with them. Of course Kouga had a good laugh on his friend, since that was not the first time he had heard that from the good-looking Mechanical Engineer. It did, however, strike up another thought. One that included another single male that he knew very well.
It didn’t take long to talk Hiten into agreeing to meeting Bankotsu. All it took was his description and a personal guarantee of a good time. Since Hiten had just moved back into town he had been lacking in sexual attention. His new job was very time consuming and stressful at first, but Hiten told him that the initial transition process was beginning to ease, leaving him with much more free time on his hands. So he set up a date for next Friday night for his two friends. Now, he just had to get Bankotsu to agree.
Bankotsu was just a little full of himself, and had a dead-set rule against blind dates. Hell, with his looks, Bank hardly needed anyone to set him up on a blind date. He could easily find his own. Just a flash of that handsome face, perfect body and charming smile would leave any man... or woman for that matter, ready to do his bidding. No, getting Bankotsu to agree to a date with Hiten was going to take some help. For that, he needed special assistance. That’s where his lover came into play. Jakotsu was the king, or should he say ‘queen’, of negotiation. His passion for love, especially of the male persuasion, drove him to battle for anyone who had a chance to discover a new relationship. Personally, he thought the two could just enjoy a good rut, but no doubt Jakotsu would see it as an opportunity to bring future happiness to both Hiten and Bankotsu. Admittedly, the two of them had a damn lot in common. They were both beautiful men and very intelligent. They both loved a good romp, and that counted for allot.
Yes, Kouga decided, those two would make a great couple. Jakotsu was going to love this news. He picked up his cell and hit speed dial. Soon he heard the sweet sound of his lover and quickly insisted that he meet him at home in twenty minutes. They had some planning to do.
When he arrived home he was greeted with a long plundering kiss from his lover. Jakotsu slid up close to him, rubbing his lithe form against him like the serpents that he loved so much. Kouga practically growled in appreciation of the amorous greeting.
When he pulled away, he grabbed a chair at the bar and poured himself a glass of Crown and coke.
“Well my love, Jakotsu said as he took the seat next to him, what is so all fired important? Bank gave me the impression that something may be wrong?”
Kouga chuckled. “I don’t know why he would think that. I haven’t seen him since yesterday, although this IS about him.” Kouga proceeded to inform Jakotsu of his meeting with Hiten. Not surprisingly Jakotsu was a little put off that he had lunch with another man without asking him how he felt about it first, but soon gave in to the female inside, which loved a good challenge at matchmaking. In no time Jakotsu was outlining a plan to get Bankotsu to agree to a date with Hiten.
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Dr. Suikotsu shook his head, trying to shake the image of Sesshoumaru Yamada learning at his Kagome in such a lewd way. His attention was rocked when a feminine voice cut into his thoughts. “Doctor? ... Is there a problem? Are you unwell?” Suikotsu looked up with wide startled eyes to the nurse who pulled him back to reality.... just in time to keep him from making a grave error. He nodded to the woman, before turning his attention back to the delicate surgery he had been performing.
What in the hell was wrong with him lately? He couldn’t focus anymore and it was now effecting his work. It was like a primal force rising inside of him that was bent on destroying everything that he had ever worked for. All the years of medical school and internship, down the drain. All for one Higurashi Kagome. He just could not let that happen.
Resigning himself to get rid of at least one burden on his back, Suikotsu decided that he would be discharging the nasty Dr. Yamada today. After getting the test results back that morning he was initially inclined to keep him in the hospital for a few more days. At least until his FTI, Free thyroxine index, was higher, but considering the insanity that his presence in the hospital was causing, Suikotsu figured he could let it slide.
It was time to send that jerk home.
After finishing up in surgery, Suikotsu cleaned up and headed to Sesshoumaru Yamada’s room. He made it a point to knock loudly before entering, while silently seething that the self-absorbed vet had remarked that he ‘could’ have been doing something intimate with Kagome the previous day. How preposterous! Why would someone as sweet and lovely as Kagome willingly have anything to do with someone as cold and heartless as Sesshoumaru? It was simply a dream on his part. It was obvious that Sesshoumaru Taisho was delusional.
“Enter,” Sesshoumaru barked. Suikotsu stepped into the room and surveyed the scene. Sesshoumaru lay on his bed, looking all the world like some arrogant prince in command of the world. It sparked an anger deep inside his gut that made him want to lash out at the pale haired man. “Good morning, Dr. Yamada. I am here to announce your discharge. You may pack your bags and be on your way.” Suikotsu had to pat himself on the back for that controlled statement. Short, professional and to the point. He was home free.
Sesshoumaru glared at the Doctor, hiding his true excitement at hearing that he was about to be free of this fate worse than death. Instead he decided to throw out a little something for the good doctor to think on. “Hn... indeed. That is pleasant news. I must make arrangements to have someone pick me up. Although, Inuyasha is busy with the clinic... Hm... perhaps I could contact Kagome? Surely she would not turn down a man in need.”
Suikotsu knew very well that Sesshoumaru was attempting to bait him into an argument. Apparently making those around him uncomfortable was a favored pastime of the arrogant vet. He grit his teeth and fought the urge to lash out. Soon he would be rid of him. Soon he would no longer foul his day. He repeated this like a mantra, in an attempt to keep his cool. Suikotsu narrowed his eyes and replied, “Obviously you are mistaken about the extent of Ms. Higurashi’s concern for your welfare, but if you insist on being brought down a notch, you do just that. I have all faith that Kagome will put you, Dr. Yamada, in your place.”
Sesshoumaru narrowed golden eyes on his competition and curved the corner of his lip just a tiny fraction. “And where would my place be, above, or beneath that luscious body of hers?”
For a brief moment he saw red. Suikotsu lost all semblance of propriety. He took a step forward, balling his fist, missing the quirked eyebrow of the man before him. For just a second there, Sesshoumaru wondered if the good doctor would actually swing on him? Of course, he stood no chance in Hell of actually landing a blow, considering that he, Sesshoumaru, was an expert in numerous fields of combat and martial arts, an obsessive area of interest since he was just a pup. Even when ill, Suikotsu had no chance against him. He waited to see what the doctor would do.
Surprising him further, the doctor suddenly stopped, with a look of disbelief, as if he were shocked at his own thoughts, then he placed a huge smile on his face and said, “Congratulations on your release, Dr. Yamada.” With that said he flew out of the door in a rush.
Had it not been such an odd encounter, Sesshoumaru would have chuckled. The ‘good’ doctor was more than he appeared. There was something else about him that made Sesshoumaru pause. Was that a streak of violence buried behind that happy facade? For some reason an image of Higurashi Kagome popped into his head. He felt a stab of.... something. Concern? Why should he, Doctor Sesshoumaru Yamada, be concerned about that wench? No. He shook it off, chalking it up as the thrill of the chase. That’s all. Dr. Suikotsu would make for an interesting opponent.
Sesshoumaru leaned over and grabbed his phone. He flipped it open and started to hit a familiar number. With a smirk, he thought back to his earlier conversation. So instead of calling his servant, he saw an opportunity to step up his plan to seduce the infamous Miss Higurashi, as well as possibly tick off Suikotsu before leaving. It was pretty obvious that Kagome was a softhearted female. A weakness that he, himself, had no use for, but was willing to take full advantage of. With a wicked grin he dialed the number he had for the journalist.
He waited patiently, as the phone range three times. When he heard the sound of her soft voice come on the line he almost hung up. Did he really wish to involve himself with this impertinent twit? An image of her huge blue eyes looking upon his swollen erection invaded his mind. Try as he might, he could not dispel the image.
No. He would not back out now. That would be unacceptable, and considered weakness. He was Doctor Sesshoumaru Yamada, respected veterinarian, and ruler of the Yamada clan, as was his great father before him. A mere slip of a female would not pose a problem to him. She was insignificant, and he was confident that he could twist her to do his bidding.
A mischievous glint flicked in the golden eyes of Sesshoumaru when he heard a click on the other end of the phone.
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Kagome awoke from the restless nights sleep and groaned. She rubbed her hands roughly over sleep-laden eyes and then popped the knuckles on her right hand. Man she didn’t sleep worth a crap. She had cried herself to sleep, much to Bankotsu’s despair. He had been so good as to feed her dogs before he left, because she was in such a state of upset after Yumi’s departure.
Kami, just thinking about the cruelty of Yumi’s words made her heart hurt. She and Yumi had been friends since grade-school, and now, because of Houjo’s stupid infatuation with her, she had lost a dear friend. After lying awake for hours, thinking about ways to make Yumi understand that she didn’t want Houjo’s attention, she still came up blank. Nothing she could say would convince Yumi to look over this. If her good friend felt so strongly about her and Houjo that she would say those horrible things, then nothing would change her mind.
She finally managed to fall asleep on her damp pillow, but only to toss and turn restlessly. Today though, Kagome decided that there really wasn’t much she could do about the situation with Yumi other than do as she asked. Surely one day, Yumi would see that she had no interest in Houjo like that. Heck, she had no interest in Houjo at all. Until then, she would just have to avoid them both. Dang, that meant she would have to find a new hair stylist too.
With a sigh of defeat, Kagome shook her head sadly and climbed out of bed and trudged her way to the bathroom. A nice hot shower was in order.
After cleaning up and brushing her teeth, Kagome slipped on a pair of low hugging jeans and a mint green tee-shirt. She smoothed some gel into her wild, damp, hair and dabbed a little gloss on her full lips. After slipping on her shoes she headed downstairs for a bite to eat, before beginning her day.
Kagome had just taken a bite of her bagel with cream cheese when the phone rang. She started to ignore it and call them back, but the caller ID said that it was from Sesshoumaru Yamada. She stood there staring at the offending telephone, wondering what in the world that awful man could want, before snapping out of it and answering. “Good Morning Dr. Yamada. What may I ask has prompted you to call me so early this morning?”
His deep smooth baritone came over the line Kagome had to fight the urge to shiver from the creamy sound. With an aggravated jerk of her head she reminded herself that looks, as well as sound, can be deceiving. This man was anything but creamy and smooth.
“Good morning Miss Higurashi. I would have hoped that you would sound happier to hear from me.”
Kagome fought the urge to give a snappy reply, as she could clearly hear the barely veiled amusement in his voice. Instead she said, “Well, I must apologize, as I have had a bad night and find myself lacking in my beauty rest.”
“I seriously doubt, Kagome, that a little missed sleep could impair your beauty in the least.”
What the...? Was that a compliment? Kagome’s eyes narrowed to slits as she suspiciously said, “Um... thanks... I think.” Sesshoumaru then surprised her further by actually saying, “This Sesshoumaru merely states the truth as he sees it. Now, for the reason that I am calling you. I find myself in a bit of a bind, Kagome. You see, The good Doctor has seen fit to release me to return home today. Unfortunately, Inuyasha is at the clinic, unable to leave, and my butler, Jaken has taken ill, leaving me in a pickle, with no way home at all. I was wondering if you would be so kind as to assist me by taking me home? On the drive, we could begin to discuss the nature of Hyperthyroidism in Huskies.”
Kagome sat in stunned silence as she pondered on this highly unexpected plea for assistance from, none other than, the snobby vet with a pension for ruining her day. Should she trust him? Was he being straight with her on this, or did Sesshoumaru Yamada have some hidden agenda concerning her? It did seem like he had chosen to torment her for his own personal amusement. Why she had this abhorrent knack for attracting the attentions of mentally unstable men was beyond her. Well, she couldn’t just leave the poor guy stranded, although the urge to call him a cab did flash across her mind.
‘Crap’. She really did need to talk to him. Days were slipping by and she still had yet to begin their series of interviews for her article. It was imperative to come up with an outline soon, in order to lay it out. With a sigh, she finally broke the silence. “Um... well... do you promise to be on your best behavior?”
A low, and oddly enough, very sexy, chuckle erupted before he said, “I assure you, Kagome, that I will attempt to control my lust for your delicious curves.” She gasped, but tried not to make a fool of herself. He was obviously just toying with her again. “I certainly hope so mister,” she replied sharply. With a sigh Kagome finally agreed. “I’ll be there in thirty minutes, but I mean it, no funny stuff.”
“Agreed,” Sesshoumaru replied with a smirk. She was putty in his hands.
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A/N: Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Next up is KogasAngel....
Chapter 10 – The Discharge of Dr. Yamada
By Rinseternalsoul
**Disclaimer: We don’t own Inuyasha. We just keep him and his fine male friends locked up in our hentai closet for our sick pleasure.
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Earlier that day....
Unknown to Kouga and the beautiful male sitting across from him, Bankotsu stood behind the large broadleaf plant glaring with narrowed eyes. He had stopped by his favorite restaurant to grab some take-out when he noticed a familiar laugh. After turning to seek out Kouga, he was surprised at what he found. The two men were laughing as if they were long time friends.... or lovers. What could Kouga be doing here with this guy? Had he been seeing this male behind Jakotsu’s back?
Curiosity set in, as well as anger that Kouga could possibly cheat on Jakotsu, who obviously doted on the guy. He stood rooted to the spot, trying to determine whether or not this was an innocent luncheon, or something much more. He hoped he was wrong. Hell, Jakotsu would be heartbroken if Kouga left him, and he was sure that he didn’t have the patience for all the crying that he would be forced to put up with from the feminine male.
His worst fears were realized when the two stood, after Kouga dropped a fat bill to pay for their lunch. He pressed closer to the wall and observed their departure. When they stepped outside of the restaurant, he made his way to the window near the hostess table. A quick smile to the young girl assured him that she wouldn’t interfere with his odd behavior. His looks were, after all, very stunning.
Bankotsu watched as Kouga walked beside the man, who had long dark hair plaited much like his own. The two of them stopped beside of an impressive street bike and the guy mounted the motorcycle with ease. The clincher was when Kouga leaned forward, wrapping his arms around the man, and giving a heartfelt squeeze. Out of all the years he’s known Kouga, he wasn’t one to embrace just anyone. That was reserved for those who held a special place in his heart.
After witnessing this, Bankotsu was almost positive that Kouga was cheating on Jakotsu with this mystery man. Granted the guy was a looker, and he had to admit that given the chance he’d fuck him till he screamed, but HE was single. HE could do that. Kouga was taken, supposedly devoted to Jakotsu. This was going to break Jakotsu apart.
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Kouga was on his way home to talk to Jakotsu about what happened today. He couldn’t help the wicked smile that spread over his handsome face when he thought of Hiten. He was perfect. It had been years since he had seen his old college friend, actually since he had dropped out and Hiten had continued on. The guy was a barrel of laughs and sexy as hell. They had always been good friends, but had never taken it further, because Hiten was just too... manly for Kouga.
Hiten was bisexual, and tended to take up with females more than males, but that never bothered him. He just liked hanging out with him, besides, he had met some really nice women through Hiten. A couple of them were still good friends after all these years. As a matter of fact, that was how he met Kagome. She dated Hiten once upon a time, but it never really went anywhere and they finally parted on friendly terms. When he ran into Hiten at the hardware store they had both been thrilled to see one another, and quickly decided to have lunch to catch up on old times.
Apparently Hiten had decided after his last female relationship, that women were too damn emotional for his taste. He was through with them. Of course Kouga had a good laugh on his friend, since that was not the first time he had heard that from the good-looking Mechanical Engineer. It did, however, strike up another thought. One that included another single male that he knew very well.
It didn’t take long to talk Hiten into agreeing to meeting Bankotsu. All it took was his description and a personal guarantee of a good time. Since Hiten had just moved back into town he had been lacking in sexual attention. His new job was very time consuming and stressful at first, but Hiten told him that the initial transition process was beginning to ease, leaving him with much more free time on his hands. So he set up a date for next Friday night for his two friends. Now, he just had to get Bankotsu to agree.
Bankotsu was just a little full of himself, and had a dead-set rule against blind dates. Hell, with his looks, Bank hardly needed anyone to set him up on a blind date. He could easily find his own. Just a flash of that handsome face, perfect body and charming smile would leave any man... or woman for that matter, ready to do his bidding. No, getting Bankotsu to agree to a date with Hiten was going to take some help. For that, he needed special assistance. That’s where his lover came into play. Jakotsu was the king, or should he say ‘queen’, of negotiation. His passion for love, especially of the male persuasion, drove him to battle for anyone who had a chance to discover a new relationship. Personally, he thought the two could just enjoy a good rut, but no doubt Jakotsu would see it as an opportunity to bring future happiness to both Hiten and Bankotsu. Admittedly, the two of them had a damn lot in common. They were both beautiful men and very intelligent. They both loved a good romp, and that counted for allot.
Yes, Kouga decided, those two would make a great couple. Jakotsu was going to love this news. He picked up his cell and hit speed dial. Soon he heard the sweet sound of his lover and quickly insisted that he meet him at home in twenty minutes. They had some planning to do.
When he arrived home he was greeted with a long plundering kiss from his lover. Jakotsu slid up close to him, rubbing his lithe form against him like the serpents that he loved so much. Kouga practically growled in appreciation of the amorous greeting.
When he pulled away, he grabbed a chair at the bar and poured himself a glass of Crown and coke.
“Well my love, Jakotsu said as he took the seat next to him, what is so all fired important? Bank gave me the impression that something may be wrong?”
Kouga chuckled. “I don’t know why he would think that. I haven’t seen him since yesterday, although this IS about him.” Kouga proceeded to inform Jakotsu of his meeting with Hiten. Not surprisingly Jakotsu was a little put off that he had lunch with another man without asking him how he felt about it first, but soon gave in to the female inside, which loved a good challenge at matchmaking. In no time Jakotsu was outlining a plan to get Bankotsu to agree to a date with Hiten.
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Dr. Suikotsu shook his head, trying to shake the image of Sesshoumaru Yamada learning at his Kagome in such a lewd way. His attention was rocked when a feminine voice cut into his thoughts. “Doctor? ... Is there a problem? Are you unwell?” Suikotsu looked up with wide startled eyes to the nurse who pulled him back to reality.... just in time to keep him from making a grave error. He nodded to the woman, before turning his attention back to the delicate surgery he had been performing.
What in the hell was wrong with him lately? He couldn’t focus anymore and it was now effecting his work. It was like a primal force rising inside of him that was bent on destroying everything that he had ever worked for. All the years of medical school and internship, down the drain. All for one Higurashi Kagome. He just could not let that happen.
Resigning himself to get rid of at least one burden on his back, Suikotsu decided that he would be discharging the nasty Dr. Yamada today. After getting the test results back that morning he was initially inclined to keep him in the hospital for a few more days. At least until his FTI, Free thyroxine index, was higher, but considering the insanity that his presence in the hospital was causing, Suikotsu figured he could let it slide.
It was time to send that jerk home.
After finishing up in surgery, Suikotsu cleaned up and headed to Sesshoumaru Yamada’s room. He made it a point to knock loudly before entering, while silently seething that the self-absorbed vet had remarked that he ‘could’ have been doing something intimate with Kagome the previous day. How preposterous! Why would someone as sweet and lovely as Kagome willingly have anything to do with someone as cold and heartless as Sesshoumaru? It was simply a dream on his part. It was obvious that Sesshoumaru Taisho was delusional.
“Enter,” Sesshoumaru barked. Suikotsu stepped into the room and surveyed the scene. Sesshoumaru lay on his bed, looking all the world like some arrogant prince in command of the world. It sparked an anger deep inside his gut that made him want to lash out at the pale haired man. “Good morning, Dr. Yamada. I am here to announce your discharge. You may pack your bags and be on your way.” Suikotsu had to pat himself on the back for that controlled statement. Short, professional and to the point. He was home free.
Sesshoumaru glared at the Doctor, hiding his true excitement at hearing that he was about to be free of this fate worse than death. Instead he decided to throw out a little something for the good doctor to think on. “Hn... indeed. That is pleasant news. I must make arrangements to have someone pick me up. Although, Inuyasha is busy with the clinic... Hm... perhaps I could contact Kagome? Surely she would not turn down a man in need.”
Suikotsu knew very well that Sesshoumaru was attempting to bait him into an argument. Apparently making those around him uncomfortable was a favored pastime of the arrogant vet. He grit his teeth and fought the urge to lash out. Soon he would be rid of him. Soon he would no longer foul his day. He repeated this like a mantra, in an attempt to keep his cool. Suikotsu narrowed his eyes and replied, “Obviously you are mistaken about the extent of Ms. Higurashi’s concern for your welfare, but if you insist on being brought down a notch, you do just that. I have all faith that Kagome will put you, Dr. Yamada, in your place.”
Sesshoumaru narrowed golden eyes on his competition and curved the corner of his lip just a tiny fraction. “And where would my place be, above, or beneath that luscious body of hers?”
For a brief moment he saw red. Suikotsu lost all semblance of propriety. He took a step forward, balling his fist, missing the quirked eyebrow of the man before him. For just a second there, Sesshoumaru wondered if the good doctor would actually swing on him? Of course, he stood no chance in Hell of actually landing a blow, considering that he, Sesshoumaru, was an expert in numerous fields of combat and martial arts, an obsessive area of interest since he was just a pup. Even when ill, Suikotsu had no chance against him. He waited to see what the doctor would do.
Surprising him further, the doctor suddenly stopped, with a look of disbelief, as if he were shocked at his own thoughts, then he placed a huge smile on his face and said, “Congratulations on your release, Dr. Yamada.” With that said he flew out of the door in a rush.
Had it not been such an odd encounter, Sesshoumaru would have chuckled. The ‘good’ doctor was more than he appeared. There was something else about him that made Sesshoumaru pause. Was that a streak of violence buried behind that happy facade? For some reason an image of Higurashi Kagome popped into his head. He felt a stab of.... something. Concern? Why should he, Doctor Sesshoumaru Yamada, be concerned about that wench? No. He shook it off, chalking it up as the thrill of the chase. That’s all. Dr. Suikotsu would make for an interesting opponent.
Sesshoumaru leaned over and grabbed his phone. He flipped it open and started to hit a familiar number. With a smirk, he thought back to his earlier conversation. So instead of calling his servant, he saw an opportunity to step up his plan to seduce the infamous Miss Higurashi, as well as possibly tick off Suikotsu before leaving. It was pretty obvious that Kagome was a softhearted female. A weakness that he, himself, had no use for, but was willing to take full advantage of. With a wicked grin he dialed the number he had for the journalist.
He waited patiently, as the phone range three times. When he heard the sound of her soft voice come on the line he almost hung up. Did he really wish to involve himself with this impertinent twit? An image of her huge blue eyes looking upon his swollen erection invaded his mind. Try as he might, he could not dispel the image.
No. He would not back out now. That would be unacceptable, and considered weakness. He was Doctor Sesshoumaru Yamada, respected veterinarian, and ruler of the Yamada clan, as was his great father before him. A mere slip of a female would not pose a problem to him. She was insignificant, and he was confident that he could twist her to do his bidding.
A mischievous glint flicked in the golden eyes of Sesshoumaru when he heard a click on the other end of the phone.
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Kagome awoke from the restless nights sleep and groaned. She rubbed her hands roughly over sleep-laden eyes and then popped the knuckles on her right hand. Man she didn’t sleep worth a crap. She had cried herself to sleep, much to Bankotsu’s despair. He had been so good as to feed her dogs before he left, because she was in such a state of upset after Yumi’s departure.
Kami, just thinking about the cruelty of Yumi’s words made her heart hurt. She and Yumi had been friends since grade-school, and now, because of Houjo’s stupid infatuation with her, she had lost a dear friend. After lying awake for hours, thinking about ways to make Yumi understand that she didn’t want Houjo’s attention, she still came up blank. Nothing she could say would convince Yumi to look over this. If her good friend felt so strongly about her and Houjo that she would say those horrible things, then nothing would change her mind.
She finally managed to fall asleep on her damp pillow, but only to toss and turn restlessly. Today though, Kagome decided that there really wasn’t much she could do about the situation with Yumi other than do as she asked. Surely one day, Yumi would see that she had no interest in Houjo like that. Heck, she had no interest in Houjo at all. Until then, she would just have to avoid them both. Dang, that meant she would have to find a new hair stylist too.
With a sigh of defeat, Kagome shook her head sadly and climbed out of bed and trudged her way to the bathroom. A nice hot shower was in order.
After cleaning up and brushing her teeth, Kagome slipped on a pair of low hugging jeans and a mint green tee-shirt. She smoothed some gel into her wild, damp, hair and dabbed a little gloss on her full lips. After slipping on her shoes she headed downstairs for a bite to eat, before beginning her day.
Kagome had just taken a bite of her bagel with cream cheese when the phone rang. She started to ignore it and call them back, but the caller ID said that it was from Sesshoumaru Yamada. She stood there staring at the offending telephone, wondering what in the world that awful man could want, before snapping out of it and answering. “Good Morning Dr. Yamada. What may I ask has prompted you to call me so early this morning?”
His deep smooth baritone came over the line Kagome had to fight the urge to shiver from the creamy sound. With an aggravated jerk of her head she reminded herself that looks, as well as sound, can be deceiving. This man was anything but creamy and smooth.
“Good morning Miss Higurashi. I would have hoped that you would sound happier to hear from me.”
Kagome fought the urge to give a snappy reply, as she could clearly hear the barely veiled amusement in his voice. Instead she said, “Well, I must apologize, as I have had a bad night and find myself lacking in my beauty rest.”
“I seriously doubt, Kagome, that a little missed sleep could impair your beauty in the least.”
What the...? Was that a compliment? Kagome’s eyes narrowed to slits as she suspiciously said, “Um... thanks... I think.” Sesshoumaru then surprised her further by actually saying, “This Sesshoumaru merely states the truth as he sees it. Now, for the reason that I am calling you. I find myself in a bit of a bind, Kagome. You see, The good Doctor has seen fit to release me to return home today. Unfortunately, Inuyasha is at the clinic, unable to leave, and my butler, Jaken has taken ill, leaving me in a pickle, with no way home at all. I was wondering if you would be so kind as to assist me by taking me home? On the drive, we could begin to discuss the nature of Hyperthyroidism in Huskies.”
Kagome sat in stunned silence as she pondered on this highly unexpected plea for assistance from, none other than, the snobby vet with a pension for ruining her day. Should she trust him? Was he being straight with her on this, or did Sesshoumaru Yamada have some hidden agenda concerning her? It did seem like he had chosen to torment her for his own personal amusement. Why she had this abhorrent knack for attracting the attentions of mentally unstable men was beyond her. Well, she couldn’t just leave the poor guy stranded, although the urge to call him a cab did flash across her mind.
‘Crap’. She really did need to talk to him. Days were slipping by and she still had yet to begin their series of interviews for her article. It was imperative to come up with an outline soon, in order to lay it out. With a sigh, she finally broke the silence. “Um... well... do you promise to be on your best behavior?”
A low, and oddly enough, very sexy, chuckle erupted before he said, “I assure you, Kagome, that I will attempt to control my lust for your delicious curves.” She gasped, but tried not to make a fool of herself. He was obviously just toying with her again. “I certainly hope so mister,” she replied sharply. With a sigh Kagome finally agreed. “I’ll be there in thirty minutes, but I mean it, no funny stuff.”
“Agreed,” Sesshoumaru replied with a smirk. She was putty in his hands.
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A/N: Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Next up is KogasAngel....