My Humps

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha

Chapter 11:

The much feared Lord watched from the vantage point of his office window an enraged spectator to the cosy scene that unfolded before his eyes. For the Taiyoukai, the great distance between his office located at the building's peak, and the expansive parking area below was no problem, his acute vision can easily delve into the minutest detail as though it was in front of him. Bridging such distances was no great feat. And indeed the more he saw, the more his anger took hold.

The Lord's face grew dark with each second that passed, shredding the last fragments of his control. The unearthly beauty he possessed was now over shadowed by a growing darkness. For though Sesshoumaru's metallic hair glowed from the filtered rays of the sun bathing him with an angelic halo, it cannot hide the scorching fury that coursed through his veins. Sesshoumaru's anger rolled in waves, his form shaking visibly. All his restraint dissolved a while ago after watching the amicable interaction between Kagome and Menoumaru as the moth youkai gave the ningen onna a card. The young Lord's usually cool facade disintegrated, his face now marred by bitter jealousy.

He snarled maliciously, baring his sharp fangs as a myriad of thoughts bombarded his mind. The red hot embers that burned within his now scarlet eyes narrowed into murderous slits. An alien emotion once again resurrecting from within the icy confines of his inner most being-an all consuming fire that burned him to the core. His lengthened claws itched to spill blood, to feel the viscous crimson liquid running through his hands.

Another growl escaped his lips resonating with an audible hum that echoed in the background, as the air churned in a stormy whirlpool of jaki. The Inu Lord's eyes bled a deeper shade of scarlet. Azure pupils streaking across the ruby orbs, making him look dangerously feral. He was beyond outraged. His red speckled eyes once again flicking back to the scene below as Kagome walked towards the building entrance.

A spark kindled by assumption upon witnessing the scene at the restaurant, fanned further by jealously at the friendly exchange in the parking lot, it was now quickly burning out his iron clad control.

Something from the furthest recesses of his mind was solidifying to the forefront of his thoughts. Initially nothing but a whisper, an echo, yet somehow morphing into booming voice, one of complete and utter rage. From within him sprang a wild roar akin to thunder, inciting the beast within to surface.

'She is Mine!'

Sesshoumaru's magma red eyes widened before fading back to the usual sun kissed orbs. Confusion and self loathing tore through his mind. The bold claim a nightmarish realization long before denied, now plainly out in the open. The Inu pressed both hands together, placing his joined index fingers on his pursed lips as he perused his perplexing situation.

Takara was 'his' intended. Why should he be so infuriated by the sight of Kagome and Menoumaru? The Taiyoukai paused, mentally recollecting himself. The thought of he, Sesshoumaru, great all powerful taiyoukai of the west falling for a human made his bile rise to his throat. He will not concede to such weakness.

'She's a lowly ningen. A weak noisy ningen that irk this Sesshoumaru to no end! She has no respect for my authority and her behavior is no better than a five year old child. She's impulsive, crude, rebellious, impractical, and many at times foolishly suicidal by continually invoking my anger!'

'Hallow words.' scoffed the voice within.

Sesshoumaru faltered, slumping his regal shoulders. He could almost see the smug smirk playing on the lips of his bestial side, it's eyes twinkling in malicious amusement, at his expense. The Taiyoukai took a deep breath focused on regaining his loss of control. Closing his eyes he pivoted his lithe but muscular body until his back rested on the cool glass window.

'What form of witchery is this?' he asked inwardly, combing a clawed hand through the silver waterfall that cascaded down his back. 'My own beast prefers her more so than Takara!'

He sighed heavily, bowing his proud head in resignation. The young lord shoves one hand in his pocket while loosening his tie with the other, eyes clouded, lips pursed in deep thought he strode silently back to his black leather chair.

His amber eyes focused on the newly delivered piece now painstakingly mounted onto a mahogany platform currently suspended on far wall of his office. 'It' was sitting beside rows of trophies and other plaques commemorating monumental achievements he had made acquired over the years.

He sits down finally removing his tie and unbuttoning the first few buttons of his shirt. The Taiyoukai leans back, clasping both hands behind his head not breaking his gaze at the oddity of the piece within 'his' collection of memorabilias.

Strangely out of place it seems, but the memory of how he came by the treasured item brought a seldom seen smile of complete triumph and warmth on his face.

A pair of defiant eyes, coalesced in his vision. Enticing to behold, the sapphire orbs captured his breath, each gem twinkling mischievously, blue fire dancing wildly within it's cobalt depths.

A soft chuckle escaped his lips followed closely by a long sigh.

“Kagome.” he murmured huskily closing his eyes as his lips arched uncharacteristically up into a fond smile. “Damn you woman. Even in my musings you mock me still.” he grumbled.

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In front of Sesshoumaru's office.

Pant.

Wheeze.

Hack.

'Shit! I'm a mess.' groaned Kagome observing her skirt and blouse. Her skirt was all crumpled in unsightly creases. She eyed them closely, scrunching up her face in deep concentration as she dexterously smoothed the folds over.

Kagome's vision flickered in front of her where the door to Sesshoumaru's office loomed large and foreboding. Her pulse raced a fraction, candidly demonstrating her apprehension at speaking to 'him' about last night. She hesitated pulling back the out stretched arm that had been previously reaching out to the brass circular knob.

'Fudge! I soooo do not have time for this.' scolded Kagome inwardly, shaking her head. Taking a deep breath she puffed out her chest reigning in her fear and building up her courage. 'I can do this. I will beat him at his own game!' she chanted inside, a burst of strength swelling her confidence to combat level.

Kagome knocked on the door and waited. Smiling pleasantly from ear to ear. 'Yes I can do this!'

(5 minutes later.)

Still waiting, Kagome's smile has fallen while various veins make their appearance on her heated temples one after the other in fluid succession. Her right brow starts twitching, her mouth frowning to a thin line.

Yep! She could picture the damn poodle grinning coolly at her expense! Oh how she craved to wipe that smirk off his smug face, and beat the living shit of him. 'Grrrrrr.' Oh! How her blood boiled at the thought of all that 'he' was putting her through.

Tap, tappity, tap, tap.

Kagome's right foot thumped repeatedly on the floor, her chagrin growing with each tap. 'What the hell is he doing in there 'doggie grooming'?' she fumed inside, thoroughly aggravated on the false assumption that the Inu was deliberately making her wait.

Huffing in annoyance, Kagome puts down her bag on the floor. She knocked a lot louder this time using both fists to hit the thick wooden door, planning on giving the door a solid kick if she remained unanswered.

Fortunately, Kagome didn't have to wait long as her boss' silky tone bid her to enter. 'Finally!' she cried exasperatedly inside. She reached for the brass knob turning the bulbous handle slowly and allowing her slender form to slink languidly inside.

Feigning submissiveness, she bowed her head low as she trudged slowly to Sesshoumaru's left side. Peering through her bangs, her eyes trailed along the slender 'but lethal' claws, up to the muscular biceps, then onto the broad powerful shoulders, finally resting on his proud head-crowned with a mane of platinum silver strands. His eyes were closed.

Long lashes of ebony fanned out, curling to an alluring curve almost beckoning in their own right. Kagome's eyes bugged out slightly noting for the first time that the top three buttons of the Inu Lord's business shirt were left undone, her gaze drifting to the discarded tie, callously thrown onto a small heap at the far right corner of the immense black marble desk near the stand where he kept his stationary.

Kagome gulped, noting the silky quality of his neck and exposed flesh. Her lips quavered, her tongue stuck to the roof of her mouth. Heat flushed through her skin as her cheeks bloomed pink as rose petals.

Sesshoumaru remained unmoving, fully aware of her great discomfort. He shifted his shoulders, inclining his head so that he faced her fully. Lazily he opened his eyes, taking in her form. The act in itself was flirtatious enough, but he did next made Kagome want to melt into a puddle of goo.

The young lord smiled.. A genuine, honest to goodness smile. It was for lack of a better word, brilliantly perfect.

Kagome bit her lower lip in a valiant attempt to stifle the moan currently lodged in her slender throat. The being before her was just so god damn hot right now, she could feel herself getting flustered just looking at his kissable lips and marble white neck... -his long savory marble white neck.

GULP.

Kagome frowned deeply. No! There was no way she was going to fall for him again! Not after what he did to her those years ago. Her mouth tightened to grim line again. Perhaps this was Sesshoumaru way of trying to get back at her.

'The bastard! He knew I'd be drooling worse than a starving dog and he's displaying himself like a freakin pork chop! The nerve of that..'

“You did not seem that sad earlier when you were in Menoumaru's company. Tell me, is this Sesshoumaru's such poor company? Perchance you prefer the moth's presence in my stead?” he asked in suave fluid tone.

Kagome faltered, her eyes downcast she begins studying the grooves on her palms, not wanting to look into those honeyed eyes. “How did you find out about that?” she breathed out unsteadily.

“Ah! Is that a confession?” asked Sesshoumaru sarcastically watching her with predatory eyes. He leans forward resting both his hands on the desk. Once again he could feel the bitter pang of jealousy encase around him tightly, almost suffocating him.

“W-what are you t-talking about?” she stammered, backing away from him slightly. She had hoped in vain that while seated he would be just a bit less intimidating, much to her disappointment, his commanding and enigmatic presence still encompassed the entirety of the room.

“You deny it then?” demanded the Inu, his voice dipping low and threateningly.

“Eh?” gaped Kagome, not liking the situation one bit.

Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed letting out a string of barks and growls so feral it brings Kagome back to her senses. She blinks in confusion unsure of what to say as a means to appease the youkai lord.

“I never thought you a liar Kagome.” he remarked coldly, extricating his eyes from her form. “Pity. I had so thought you above your species.”

“What the hell are ranting on about Sesshoumaru? Have you got a ball of fluff lodged up your brain or something?”

Sesshoumaru frowned. His eyes slightly pink around the edges. He let out a low growl that rumbled in his chest throat. He gave her a cold hard stare, making her shrink back a couple of steps.

“Oh god! ....... Rabies?” jumped Kagome.

“Foolish woman! Only you would utter such nonsense!” barked Sesshoumaru, his reddish eyes glazed over.

Kagome slowly backed away from him, her small form slightly trembling. His cold calculating eyes remained fastened onto hers, never once blinking, never once moving from her frightened gaze.

Kagome decided to risk a glance to her side for a suitable weapon of some sort and wack the 'rabid' taiyoukai if needed. Her mind grappling all sorts of options regarding her escape. By coincidence her eyes locked onto the new addition on the display shelf.

“Is that?!!... (GASP!).. Ohhh you did not...” she cries, all fear vanishing as she proceeds to walk towards the wall display. “You... you.. ARRRGGGHHH!”

Cracking knuckles, the fragile looking woman walked briskly in a circle, pointing an accusing finger at the reason of her anger. “What is 'that' doing there?!” she demanded, eyes aflame and cheeks rouged pink.

“I won that piece fair and square, have I not?” replied Sesshoumaru in cool tone.

“YOU CONCEITED, ARROGANT, EGOTISTICAL, SELF RIGHTEOUS, CHAUVANISTIC, PIG HEADED JACKASS !! ARE YOU SICK AND TOTALLY DEMENTED?!! GIVE ME BACK MY SHOE!!” Kagome stomps angrily towards the offending wall jumping up and down in order to retrieve her shoe which was wantonly displayed up in the top shelf.

Sesshoumaru chuckled softly glancing at her enraged form from the corner of his eyes, as Kagome swatted and jumped in an effort to reach the object. His anger fleeting at the sight, the Inu sighed happily in blissful contentment.

Ah! The simple pleasures derived from inciting the woman's temper! How it made his beast purr from within. His chest rumbled in a masculine purr. 'Justifiable revenge.' he grinned inwardly. He should rile the woman constantly if only to pay her back for all the confusion and mental torture she was giving him.

Sesshoumaru gave a self satisfied smile one last time before closing his eyes and savoring the delicious moment.

BANG!

“Oh Sesshou-darrrling!!!!!”

The Inu Lord's eyes snapped oven suddenly, wincing visibly as the screeching voice tore painfully through his sensitive hearing. His icy glare fastened towards the female form seductively walking around his marble desk. Her hair was pulled taut into a bun, dressed in a red skin tight dress that left little to the imagination, even as the fake swell of her cleavage popped from the low v-line cut of the dress.

“Kagura.” mouthed out Sesshoumaru in great distaste, a shudder of disgust running rampant throughout his being.

Eyelashes batting, the female licked her lips once before pushing past the gaping Kagome until she stood a arm's span away from the Taiyoukai. She climbed on his desk, crossing her legs slowly, 'Sharon Stone'-style, giving the Inu Lord a peak of her expensive satin panties. She smiled coyly before appearing once again with a crestfallen expression. Kagura gave a childish pout, her blood red lips squeezing into a plump curve. She ignored Kagome's presence, focusing instead on her lord's face.

“How absolutely horrendous! Have you read the recent rumor circulating in the tabloids this morning?” she whined in a high pitched nasal tone that made Sesshoumaru's beast cringe and reel back.

Kagura lifted her sickly green bag, placing it across her legs. From it she produces a rolled bundle. She sniffled ungraciously before waving the folded gray paper in front of the now growling Inu.

“They're trying to ruin you! Look!” she seethed, pointing a manicured claw at the front page. “Hmp, they musta paid that bitch a pretty penny if you ask m...”

“Speak that way about Takara again and I will gladly deprive you of your tongue, by melting it and your vulgar lips shut.”

“Y-you... it's the truth then?” Kagura gaped, one clawed hand clenched tightly on her chest. “B-but I thought ... you promised me...”

Sesshoumaru gave her a cold, hard glare.

Kagome's eyes snapped back to female youkai, her eyes narrowing in suspicion and anger. 'What's she to him?' she thought angrily. 'I know they dated in high school but...'

Sesshoumaru stood up slowly inclining his head to the side as he did so. He let out a breath of frustration walking away from the two females.

“Kagome leave us.” he ordered abruptly.

Kagura grinned arrogantly, wordlessly mouthing out 'he's mine,' to the frowning Kagome.

“Now hold on just a damn minute here! I'm the freakin 'Go between' remember-you said so yourself! I have the right to know if you're cheating on..”

“He's not cheating! Sesshoumaru and I were a couple before that tramp ever came!” yelled Kagura, stamping one foot angrily on the floor. “Besides, she's just for show cause his father wants Sesshou to mate another Inu!” smiling slyly she added further, “but he'll always come back to me-he always does. Won't you Sesshou?”

“Sesshoumaru! Aren't you gonna say anything about this!” demanded Kagome balling a fist.

“This does not concern you even as go between. This Sesshoumaru has promised himself to Takara, that I will not retract I will mate her at the appointed time. My personal life however, shall remain my own.” replied Sesshoumaru, his golden hued orbs piercing through her heart. Kagome held a fisted hand above her heart.

'Sure you chose her, but what about me? Don't you feel what I feel? I thought..' Kagome felt her insides lurch. Tears threatening to spill she bit her lip harshly, tearing open the fragile skin. The metallic taste and stinging pain momentarily binding the tears that built up around her eyes. She took one shuddering breath, hoping in the very least to keep the facade of remaining unmoved by his words.

The Inu knew too well the hurt and pain laying just underneath the surface. He winced inwardly, his eyes darkening. Sesshoumaru's youkai pride still cringing at the thought that he 'feels' for this human. As Taiyoukai he must uphold the virtues and honor of the youkai population. He cannot get himself involved with Kagome, he would be damning himself and her. He swallowed hard.

'This Sesshoumaru will not fall. I have no affiliations with her other than on a professional level.' he chanted firmly, willing himself to shut out the unname-able pain currently ripping him to pieces from within.

The Inu straightened himself, his form silhouetted against the bright backdrop of the cold gray walled office. He stood tall as he faced the bowed woman, his indifferent expression back in place. “You are dismissed Ms. Higurashi.” Something seem to die within, as he choked out those words. His chest tightened painfully. 'It is for the best Kagome.' is what he wanted to say, but the words died at his throat.

“Are you deaf girl?” snapped Kagura, encircling her arms around the Taiyoukai's neck. “Your boss just told you, you're dismissed.”

Kagome turned to Sesshoumaru, she could see the taut expression in his face. But he did nothing to remove the smirking female that wrapped herself around him. Hurt laced deeper in her, Kagome let out a slow breath.

“That is enough Kagura.” Sesshoumaru reprimanded coldly, turning to Kagome his expression softened slightly. “Leave us Kagome. There is something private that must be discussed between us.”

“Yes Kagome, there is something 'we' must discuss.” repeated Kagura haughtily, emphasizing the word 'we'.

Kagome bowed her head averting her gaze and allowing her bangs to overshadow her eyes. 'I'm such a idiot!' she chastised herself. She bit her lower lip, her heart felt like it was about to explode into a million pieces. “You are sure Sesshoumaru-sama?” she asked in a tight but trembling tone. Her legs trembled she was falling to pieces where she stood.

Kagura rolled her eyes at the human's stubbornness. “That's why he said you are dismissed girl!” she hissed viciously. Her face scrunching up in irritation. “Are you really that stupid E.T.? The years really did make you a lot dumber you know?”

“Damare Kagura!” barked Sesshoumaru.

Kagome balled a fist, forcing down the urgent desire to break the wind youkai's face with her tiny fists.

“Yes that will be all... for now Kagome.” repeated the Inu.

Kagome turned way stiffly and exited without a sound, not turning once to look back at him. This troubled the Sesshoumaru greatly, she was not one to back down without a fight, especially where he was concerned. For a brief moment, he wanted her to turn around and start hurling insults at him. He mentally shook himself, again he was delving into things he should not. He should let her be. It was better this way.

From deep within him he felt his Inu howl in protest, Sesshoumaru felt it try and wrest control from his more practical side. It took nearly all his will power to stamp down and placate the raging river of anger that swamped his mind. Sweat beaded down his face. He shook his head, trying to clear out the remaining resistance that stubbornly refused to concede. The irritated lord shied away from the wind youkai's embrace, folding her arms amidst her loud protests.

“Sesshou?”

“What are you doing here Kagura?”

“Isn't it obvious?” she murmured softly. “You haven't bedded me since the school reunion. No phone call, no nothing. Why the long absence. I know it's a human saying that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but darling we're not ningen, we don't have these stupid emotions but I'm starting to feel unwanted by your lack of attention.”

“This Sesshoumaru cares not what you feel.”

“Ouch Sesshou, you can be so cold!” teased Kagura, sitting down his desk again. She pulled the bindings holding her bun intact, allowing the dark tresses to fall on her shoulders. He's always been cold, but that's how she like him. Only she was good enough to be with him, no one else. No she will not allow another female to take him away from her.

“This surprises you? Were you not the one who stated that our race are devoid of such trivialities?”

“But-but..”

“I want nothing to do with you wind witch.” remarked Sesshoumaru flatly turning away from her pouting face. “You may have my company for the time being, but this Sesshoumaru will no more grace his bed with your tiresome presence.”

“This is all that Takara's fault isn't it?” she ranted as she flexed her claws, watching the sharp points gleam maliciously.

“Dare you betray me? She is my intended, as such she is under my protection.”

“Fine! Have it your way.. that E.T. though..”

The Taiyoukai turned to face her sharply. “If any harm befalls her, mark my words Kagura, I will hunt you and your kind down to the pits of the sevens. You will suffer an eternity of unceasing torment at my claws. I will not stay my hand until I have purged your worthless carcass of all your innards.”

Kagura paled in fear and shock. Just what was the ningen to the Taiyoukai? He seemed more angry if she was harmed than his 'intended'. She frowned, this would not do indeed. She did feel the tensed atmosphere between the two of them, and he did speak to her with a respectful tone even he did not use with his own father!

Did the Taiyoukai respect the ningen bitch that much? Even the other females Sesshoumaru had bedded were not lavished with any attention after having slept with him for one night. She was the only one Sesshoumaru spent more than one night with and even he did not speak to her in 'that' tone.

Her eyes narrowed. What did he feel for the human then? 'Could it be?' Her shrewd mind quickly piecing together the puzzle.

“So, I guess this isn't the right time to talk to you then... I'll come back some other d-..” ”

“Leave now and return only when summoned.” he stated flatly, his amber eyes glinting hard in the light of the sun's filtered rays.

“Y-you can't mean that!” burst out Kagura flabbergasted taking a step closer to him.

Sesshoumaru turned to her, eyes narrowed into slits, tumultuous red sparks breaking out from the molten gold irises. “The day this Sesshoumaru beholds your face again without my succinct order, will be the day I bereave you of your pitiful existence.”

Kagura opened her mouth to say something, however, on observing the dark swirl of youki pulsating around the Taiyoukai, she decided to with hold any protest. She stood pondering what to do, squaring both her shoulders she walked away smirking as she weaves a sinister plot in her web of intrigues. Her blood red lips turning up slightly at corners. She could almost taste the sweetness of her upcoming victory.

'Yes, that could work to my advantage!' she mused darkly. 'Sesshoumaru, I will rescue you from your silly infatuation with that human. I won't let you fall like your father.' she vowed with determination.

The Inu Lord watched the wind youkai's departing form an uneasy feeling descending upon him.

“She poses a danger to the ningen onna!” raged the youkai within. “Kill her now!”

Sesshoumaru clasped his head, waging an internal struggle with himself. Rational versus the primitive. Each representing an integral part of him, one cannot be without the other. His beast was infuriated, that much he knew, but the root cause of it's fury was something that still stupefies the young Lord. He was a youkai, 'she' was a ningen, there was nothing in the world possible to bridge both species. 'I am not my father. My strength far surpasses his. This Sesshoumaru is above such petty emotion!' he barked grating his fangs.

“She is strong!”

“She is a ningen!”

“She is loyal and caring!”

“She is irritatingly human!”

“She is spirited and not afraid to challenge us!”

“She is foolhardy and immature!”

“She has a most promising body for strong pups!”

“SHE'S MY RAMBLING GOODY-TO-SHOES SECRETARY!” exploded Sesshoumaru, his chest heaving.

His Inu snickered sadistically bombarding his mind with visions of Kagome as she danced sinfully in the restaurant. “Do you still insist that you do not desire her?” it purred slyly.

Sesshoumaru frowned. “I cannot refute your claim. She is however, still human. And as such I am displeased at the prospect of choosing her as our mate! No matter how suitable a female she seems to you!”

His Inu roared, clawing through his mind. As his turmoil continued, the strength to cage his bestial side falters, and Sesshoumaru is left with no other option. “Silence! Should you persist in this folly, this Sesshoumaru is left with little choice but to remove the onna from our presence!”

Silence.

Sesshoumaru merely smirked. He will not be succumbing to his darker side's primitive lust. “Much better.” he approved.

The beast howled as if in pain. The blood shot eyes almost pleading. The young Lord felt it whimper and defer to that of his will at the threat made. Sesshoumaru nodded his head in acknowledgment.

“She will be allowed to remain. However, we are not to involve ourselves with her. We...cannot be, you know this as well as I, the dangers that will surface should she is found out is a risk this Sesshoumaru knows, even you are not willing to take.” Again his beast whimpered weakly. The young lord sighed, arguing with his other half takes a great amount of effort and will power from him. But he knows he cannot allow the primal beast a foothold, least his lust for the human overtake undermine everything else.

'Kagome. Forgive this Sesshoumaru.'

Sesshoumaru looked at the closed door, pondering what Kagome was doing on the other side. Gripping the phone tightly he dialed Kagura's number. Despising himself for what he is about to do.

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For the rest of the day Sesshoumaru was kept busy with meetings. Kagome went about her work routine, fighting hard to quell the depression seeping into her body and soul, tidying up the room filled top to bottom with files. She immersed herself with the task of going through each file after which she issued out and printed the updated client records.

She paused from her work, wiping her brow with one hand. Fatigue clearly etched across her face. She stared blankly at the watch on her wrist, whistling wistfully upon noting the time.

'3pm? Shimatta, I haven't had lunch yet.' she grumbled massaging her head. Kagome retrieved the last 10 folders, stacking them one on top of the other and hurried back to her desk. Along the winding hallway one of the thick folders fell to the ground. The irate woman cursed non too loudly before stooping down and reaching for the file.

Hushed voices drifted to her hearing from the nearby cubicles.

“Have you heard? Kagura's out of the picture for good!”

“Psh! Are you sure? He always goes back to her.”

“I heard he's engaged!”

“Yea, but seems Mr. Taishou is back in the game ne? Ever since the human girl he adopted, I thought he was gonna remain a loner. I hear his next soon to be conquest is that new secretary of his.” giggled some.

Kagome frowned, were they talking about her? She leaned in closer to the cubicle gluing her ear effectively to the cool outside wall of the cubicle.

“Who the loud mouth ditz? She's acting all tough but he'll be screwing her in a couple of days!” laughed one.

'Fat chance, the pompous ass wanted nothing to do with humans!' huffed Kagome rolling her eyes heavenward. 'Gah! Why am I even thinking about this!'

“Who cares! I'd give up everything with just one passion filled night with Sesshoumaru. Someone told me he's a real 'animal' in bed.”

Kagome blushed in embarrassment. Thinking about the stoic Taiyoukai like that sent her flushing like mad.

“I hope he notices me after bedding his secretary.”

“Oh for sure. Sesshoumaru doesn't stick around for a second night. Well unless it was Kagura of course, I heard they go waaayyyy back.”

Kagome's knees buckled was Sesshoumaru really that much of a player? Was Kagura really the only one he kept going back to?

Deciding she wasted enough time as it is dawdling and eavesdropping on the women on the other side of the cubicles, she walked briskly back to her desk. She dumped the thick folders on a nearby table, when the top file slid down on the floor again. Annoyed beyond measure, she quickly bent to pick up the spilled contents of the file when the door to Sesshoumaru's office opened.

A soft gasp left her lips.

Sesshoumaru walked out one hand wrapped possessively around the waist of the smirking wind youkai.

“Kagome, cancel all my appointments this afternoon and for the next three days. I will be on a business trip overseas.” he stated coolly, handing her a piece of paper. “Book our tickets, my account details are on the paper.”

The Kagura giggled inanely before resting her head on Sesshoumaru's chest. “See you later E.T.”

Kagome stared blankly at the paper she held in her hands, then to the couple's disappearing forms. Her trembling hands fisted tightly crumpling the paper within her grasp. Her tears fell by themselves, her vision blurring into cloudy silhouettes.

'So he does always return to her.'

She wept silently in the far corner of her office.

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6.30pm in Kagome's apartment.

“Shut the hell up!”

“Can't a lonely gay man enjoy a few minutes of self reflection here?”

“Self reflection my ass! That tent on your fucking pants tells me whole different story! Your damn cannon is about to shoot off a shit load of the little wiggly things!” Sango shuddered involuntarily. “And I personally don't...”

Kagome closed the door softly, dumping her bag on coarse tanned carpet. She kicked off her shoes, uncaring where the pair landed. Sango and Jakotsu looked at her in uncomfortable silence, their bickering momentarily forgotten as they noted the oddity of her behavior.

Sango narrowed her gaze on her 'very quiet' friend, that in itself was quite perplexing. She and Jakotsu exchanged concerned looks. Eyes closed Kagome allowed herself to fall backwards onto the firm cushions of the couch, her tired mind drifting elsewhere.

Jakotsu broke the stifling silence by clearing his throat, though his face appeared worried, there was a horny gleam hidden behind his eyes. Kagome questioned the look, quirking a brow she illicited an audible growl from the scowling Sango. Kagome lifted her top half by leveraging half her weight on her arms, she shifted slightly, her form now reclining sideways on the two seater couch.

“What's up?” she asked in wary voice, forcing a smile to grace her lips. Jakotsu shrugged sheepishly while Sango's frowned deepened.

“The damn pervert has been snooping around your apartment. He conveniently came across the answering just when Sesshoumaru left a message.” began the scientist by way of an explanation. “He's been playing the damn message over and over again since then.”

“Is that all?”

“Is that all? Is that all?” huffed Sango. “It's been a full hour! Aside from the fact that he's hell bent on experiencing a voice induced orgasm, Sesshoumaru's tone is giving me goose bumps!”

“Goose bumps?” cried Jakotsu incredulously, throwing both arms in the air. “His Lordship's voice is most hornilicious! God I'm melting as we speak of him.”

“Hornilicious?” repeated Sango.

Jakotsu leaned closer to them.

“His voice is pure sex!” he said a matter-of-factly, his arms fanning himself frantically.

Sango's eyes widened her mouth gaping dumb-foundedly as Kagome fell from the couch in a solid thud.

“Eh?”

“Oh come on, don't tell me you haven't been brought to your knees just hearing his arousing tone ne?” winked Jakotsu.

“No, I was far too busy trying to keep myself from wetting my pants!” retorted Sango. “And as I recall, you were about to shit your pants when you spoke to him last night! I seem to recall, and I quote 'Sango, never-ever leave me alone with that male'.”

Jakotsu pursed his lips together in deep thought. “True.... but I never said anything about not being aroused by his sexually magnificent voice.” he squealed girlishly.

Kagome smiled, only her friends can make her forget. No matter how depressed and hurt she felt at that moment, the antics of her friends never failed to cheer her up. She walked to the window frame, lightly tracing the streams of water that gushed down the window pane from the heavens.

'Sesshoumaru.'

The male was a total enigma to her. But what was she exactly to him?

'A germ.' Kagome thought warily. She sighed turning to look out the window again even as her two friends continued to spar verbally to and fro. Their voices fading away in her hearing.


Translation:

Onna: woman
Ningen: Human
Damare: Silence
Shimattat: Damn