Now What?

The arms around her waist disappeared fast and she quickly turned around to face him. He looked at her in disbelief, and shock. He had long silvery white hair, always wore black office slacks, with either a red, , black, or white office shirt. Though today, he wore red. He was about Koga’s height, and his eyes were an amber color. It went well with his light skin. She just couldn’t understand why he always had his hair in a half pony tail. Every time she saw him out of work, he had a bandana. She couldn’t figure that out either, let alone ask him.



“Kagome?!” She looked at him angrily and pushed him with her finger.



“You jerk! You scared me half to death! What gives you the right to just grab me like that!?”



“Don’t get so full of yourself! I didn’t know it was you okay?!”



“Oh, so you just grab any other girl you see in here?!”



“That’s none of your business! And of all the copy rooms you had to pick this one!”



“It’s a COPY ROOM duh!! I’m here to-“ Kagome gasped and put her hands to cover her mouth.



“To do what?!” Kagome looked around the room and at inuyasha.



“Stop staring wench!” Kagome gulped and stared blankly at inuyasha.



“This is where.....you show....girls...” Kagome couldn’t finish her sentence, she was in shock.



“Like I said, out of all the copy rooms, you had to pick this one!!”



“Ugh, I think I’m gonna be sick!” Kagome grabbed her stomach and grumbled.



Just then, a young woman walked in the copy room. She had brown hair in a bun, with some strands of hair falling loose. She had light skin with brown eyes and some light freckles too. She wore white sandals, an ankle long baby blue skirt, with a matching short sleeved blouse. She was known to have a serious crush on Miroku. Miroku always flirts with every girl, asking them to bare him children. But Koharu was one of the first to actually give thought to that.



“ I’m s-sorry! I didn’t know you two were busy!” Kagome looked at the bewildered girl.



“It’s okay Koharu, you weren’t interrupting anything.” Koharu nodded a yes and walked away.



Inuyasha and Kagome kept giving each other death glares until inuyasha broke the silence.



“So you’re saying Koga does this to you ALL the time? And you’ve never filed for harassment?!”



“He does it most of the time. And besides, he’s harmless.”



“So you LIKE it when he grabs you like that!?”



“What’s THAT supposed to mean?!”



As the two began to argue once more, a cool voice broke the two from their argument.



“I see you have found my replacement.”



The two looked at the young woman. Kagome almost gasped in shock.



‘She looks just like me! Except she’s about an inch or two taller, and her hair is longer, and she’s pale white....okay maybe she doesn’t look exactly like me, but its so close its scary!’



Inuyasha straightened himself and walked over to the girl and placed one arm around her shoulder.



“Kikyo, you’re late.” Inuyasha smirked at her. She turned her face to the side, not breaking eye contact with him.



“I ran into traffic.” Inuyasha tried to give her a peck in the cheek but she always moved her face.



“Ahem. I think you forgot to introduce me to your little vixen.”



Kagome took a deep breath at that last comment. Once she exhaled, she took the liberty upon herself to introduce. She walked up to the both of them and extended her hand.



“Hi, I’m Kagome. Its great finally getting to meet you.”



Kikyo gave a stern look



“Charmed.”



Kagome just took her hand back and placed both behind her back. She suddenly felt out of place and decided that work sounded pretty good to her.



“Okay, um, I better get to work now. So, it was nice meeting you!” With that, she power walked back to her cubicle.



The rest of the morning went as normal as it could be. Just telemarketing actually. For working at Shikon Enterprises, wasn’t all about jewelry and fashion, it was about competition with the next best company, Kuroi Enterprises. Unlike Kuroi, Shikon’s owner and president is Sesshomaru Hakatashi, and the executive is his half brother, Inuyasha Hakatashi. At Shikon Enter., there’s jewelry and many fashion clothes and some paintings as well. Their kinda like international traders and sellers.’

While at Kuroi Enter., their owner and president is Naraku Negau, though kagome couldn’t understand how his last name went with him, and his executive is unknown, but it’s said that it’s a woman. They have jewelry and fashion clothes and some paintings as well. They are also international traders and sellers. Both Enterprises are very much alike. And they strive for the same thing, wanting to be the top number one.

Athough, its said that Kuroi Enterprises have ‘demons’ working for them. Kagome doesn’t believe in demons. Her family lives at one of the oldest shrines in the city. Her grandfather, always told her to be careful but, she didn’t believe in them. Her grandpa still believes in times like the feudal era, kagome was more of a realistic. Her motto, “don’t believe it, till you see it”.



Lunch time came around and Kagome walked her way to the elevator, found herself at the first floor, and met up with her office colleagues.



“Hey Sango, Miroku! You guys been waiting long?”



“No, just here waiting on Mr. Perfect to show up!”



“What Sango means Ms. Kagome is that our executive and friend Inuyasha is late again.”



As if on cue, Inuyasha strolled out the elevator whistling and sounding as cheery as a guy could get.



“Hey guys, so where we eating lunch today?” Sango gave him a cold look.



“No where if you plan on bringing that snobby bitch along!”



“Hey! I could have you fired for talking to me like that!” just then, Miroku stepped in.



“Not necessarily. You forget, its our lunch hour now and we’re not on the clock. So technically she has a right to tell you what she wants until this luncheon is over.”



Inuyasha crossed his arms, looked the opposite way and “feh!”. I decided to chirp up the mood.



“Come on guys, why don’t we go try that new Chinese restaurant around the corner. I hear its-“



“Hey Kagome!!!”



Kagome sighed because she already knew who it was. After sighing, Koga came jogging towards the group. He took kagome’s hands and held them at chest length. He smiled at her charmingly.



“Hey Kagome, how’s about you ditch mutt face over there and come eat lunch with me?”



“Koga! Hi, um, I’m sorry I ca-“ Inuyasha stepped in between Kagome and Koga.



“Listen you mangy wolf! She ain’t goin’ anywhere with you! You understand?!”



“Why do you care flee bag?! From what I saw this morning, you looked like you were mighty busy with that hussy of your’s in the copy room. Especially since you shut the door and stayed in for quite some time.”



“You did your thing after I LEFT!?” Kagome’s eyes were gigantic as she spoke.



“Inuyasha you sly dog, I didn’t know had it in you to work in one of the copy rooms!” Miroku nudged him with his elbow.



“The copy room, huh? I always thought it was the lounge.” Sango began to ponder.



“SHUT UP!!”



By now, Inuyasha’s face was tomato red and turning left and right at his friends. Kagome grabbed her stomach and with her other free hand she covered her mouth.



“I think I’m gonna be sick!” Koga turned to kagome, then turned to inuyasha.



“Now look what you did inuTrasha! You made Kagome sick!” Miroku decided it was enough.



“Now look people, we can stand out here and bicker on, or we can use the last 45 min. to go get lunch.”



Every one agreed, Koga went back to his little group of friends and the four went on to getting a meal. After lunch the day proceeded to being just another ordinary day. A couple of hours later, Sango rushed to Kagome’s cubicle. She was typing on her computer when Sango peeked from one corner.



“Hey kagome, guess what came in for you!” Kagome looked up from her computer and looked at the package that sango held.



“What’s that?”



“I dunno, but’s I think its from Hojo! Hurry up and open it!!” Both girls giggled at the package.



Suddenly Miroku and Inuyasha strolled over.



“Hey, what’s the big fuss about?” Sango looked at Inuyasha with excitement in her eyes.



“It’s a package from Hojo! He sent her a gift!”



“Hobo?” Kagome looked up at him with irritation.



“Its HOJO!”



Once the package was opened and tissue was out, Kagome eyed the object quizzically.



“What is it Ms. Kagome, do you not approve of his gift?”



Everyone loomed in to see inside the box and look at the object. It looked like a small modem, with a tiny fan on at the top, and had air vents all around. Kagome saw a small letter at the bottom of the box. She picked it up and read aloud:



Kagome,

I hope you like it. It’s a small de-air freshener. Once you turn it on, it can ventilate your working area and be rid of all the germs or air bacteria that can cause illness. Take care, Hojo.





Kagome had a blank face. She sighed and put the box on her little counter. Inuyasha couldn’t resist.



“Well I think hobo here is a love sick romantic! He really knows how to charm his way to you kagome!” Sango elbowed inuyasha in his ribs and tried to cheer kagome up.



“Well, it was thoughtful. The point is that he’s at least thoughtful, right?” Kagome looked at her friends, then down to the floor.



“For once I wish he could give me something normal! Like flowers, or candy, or love notes. Not all this healing stuff. I know he’s a pre-med doctor and I’m really proud of him. I just wish he could treat me like his girlfriend instead of his patient. I don’t know how much longer I can take any of this.” Miroku patted kagome on the back.



“All wishes come to those who wait Ms. Kagome.”



With a pat on the back from everyone, and a chuckle from inuyasha, they left her cubicle and returned to work. About another hour passed, right before she was about to get ready to leave, Sango rushed up to her.



“Kagome! Oh god you have to do me this favor please!!” Kagome looked at her troubled friend.



“Sango, what’s wrong?”



“Its Kohaku! The sitter called and said he’s burning up!”



“Oh Sango, I’m so sorry. Wait, don’t you have to work over time today?”



“Yes! And that ass hole of a ‘president’ said I can’t go unless someone fills in for me!”



“Don’t worry Sango, I’ll cover for you. I need the extra hours anyway.”



Sango flew towards her best friend to hug her, almost making her fall out of her chair.



“Thank you so much Kagome! I’ll make it up to you okay!?”



“Don’t worry about it, just go home and take care of that little brother of yours.”



With that, Sango stormed out. Kagome watched as her best friend flew towards the elevator, then dodge for the stairs. Kagome’s known Sango ever since her little brother was born.



‘ Poor Sango, life was always hard on her whenever it came to family. Her mother died giving birth to her little brother. Then when coming from our 9th grade school play, herself, her father, and little kohaku went to a burning home. It was burning down, and her relatives had just come down the night before. There were no survivors and it left them alone. Then when were seniors in highschool, Sango and I had our tennis event, my family was there and my mom was taking care of kohaku and my baby brother Sota from the stands. Both our fathers were supposed to meet us there, but they never came. When we got to my house the police were there. They explained that it was a head on collision, and both our fathers were gone. I remember those cold rainy days, how we used to cry on each other’s shoulder every night till we got tired. Sango lived at my place for a while until she got her own apartment and said she wanted to take responsibilities into her own hands.’



Kagome’s eyes got watery, she sighed and brushed them off. She went back to her cubicle and began to continue her days work. About two hours passed by and it was just about time for her to leave. Then out of the blue, Inuyasha appeared leaning on her cubicle.



“Hey! What the hell are you doing here so late?” Kagome jumped out of her chair and squealed.



“You JERK! That’s the second time you’ve scared me today!!” he narrowed his eyes to her.



“Is that all you can come up with, is ‘jerk’?” Kagome straightened herself and sat back down.



“It seems to be the only name that suits you.” Inuyasha ‘fehed’.



“You didn’t answer me. Why are you here so late?”



“Sango had an emergency back home with kohaku. She couldn’t leave unless some one went in for her.”



“Why didn’t she tell me, I would’ve let her go on the spot.”



“She couldn’t find you and she was in a rush. So, what are you doing here so late?”



“I’m executive of this company remember? I stay till that silly bastard stays.” Kagome started to pout.



“Aww, poor little inuyasha wants to leave already?” Inuyasha glared at her.



“I’m just kidding Inuyasha! Geez!”



“Yeah well, its about 7:15, go on and go.” Kagome smiled at him and saluted.



“Yes sir! I’m on it sir!”



Inuyasha just looked at her then left rolling his eyes and grumbling to himself. Once he left she started to get ready to leave. She had a pink floppy diskette with pictures of some their merchandise, that way, she could print it out on her computer and try and advertise at the same time. It was mandatory for all employees. She then turned off her computer, and opened the file cabinet to get her purse. She got it, then by accident slammed the cabinet closed and it self locked. Only the executive had keys for the file cabinets and she wasn’t about to bother inuyasha. She pulled with all her strength and yanked her purse out. She stumbled when she got it free. She got her purse, slung it over her shoulder, and walked to the elevator.



Once she left the building, she grumbled to herself for parking so far and not in the building’s parking lot like she was supposed to. It was probably about7:30 by now, and the night sky was already out. There were no stars out, but only clouds, what looked like rain clouds.



‘Hmm, I guess it’s gonna rain tonight.’



Being in autumn was her favorite thing. For this time of night, there weren’t that many people out. Probably because it was Thursday. She then felt the wind run across her face. The air was cool and fresh.



‘Yup, its definitely gonna rain today.’



She finally came across her silver mazda , and began rummaging through her purse to find her car keys. As she grumbled and cursed silently she felt the wind fall silent. She didn’t hear a thing. It was utterly quiet, and it scared her a bit. She looked in her purse faster and then the street light went out. She looked up at the street light and frowned.



‘Okay, stay calm kagome. It was just a little light that went out. It happends all the time.’



A faint noise broke her from her thoughts. She turned around quickly to realize that it had come from the alley that was behind her.



‘An alley!? What was I thinking when I parked next to an alley!? Oh yeah, I wasn’t because I was too much in a hurry to even try! Okay, calm down.’



She turned around and continued looking for her keys, that is until she heard an even louder noise come from the alley. She quickly turned around, then back to her car.



‘Okay, either someone’s out there and he’s gonna get you, rape you, then kill you, OR, I’ve been watching to many Lifetime movies.’



Kagome glanced back towards the alley then stared at her car.



‘Okay, no more Lifetime for you! You paranoid freak!’



Then she heard some footsteps behind her. Kagome gasped and stood still. The footsteps came louder and louder, as if that person was walking towards her. To scared to see who it was, she scampered through her purse.



‘Why do I have to have so many things in here!?’



Once she got what she was looking for she froze. The person had stopped right behind her, she could feel it. She grasped the object in her hand tightly and waited.



‘OH GOD! HELP ME PLEASE!’



A hand came to her shoulder and she turned around quickly. She closed her eyes not even seeing who it was and sprayed pepper-spray on the man’s face.



“STAY AWAY FROM ME!!!”