Moonlight

Chapter 4

Haori

Per his wife’s request Mr. Higurashi throws a charity banquet each year. It is always a black-tie event, the funds sold from the dinner was donated to a charity on behalf of one of his company’s name. It was a brilliant idea, to make the company look more favorable and a good tax write off from the expenses. A win-win situation. Kagome thought it was pretty clever. She just hates the fact that she had to get all dressed up.

She lived two separate lives. She was casual and simple in her daily life. She was erotic and dolled up at the night gig. She liked them being separated like that. But being that she was part of the family and involved in the business, her Father wanted her to show up and mingle. Get to know the other big players in the business world. He invited many of the other large companies’ Executive Board Members and their families. He also invited the CEO of Tashio Inc. after reading the proposal from her about getting them involved instead of Naraku Enterprise.

Making their rounds to greet the guests, they run into Sesshoumaru and his date.

“Mr. Tashio, it’s a pleasure again.” Mr. Higurashi greets them. “My wife Sakura, and my daughter Kagome.” Her father introduced. Kagome smiles and glances around uncomfortably.

It’s been more than two weeks since I met him at the plaza She thought silently.

She was dressed in a long strapless gown, a kimono border gathering together held tight by an obi belt, showing off her tiny waist. A sheer shawl wraps itself around her elegant shoulders. A large slit in the front that opens every time she walks. It was classy and didn’t reveal much. But she was gorgeous in it. And it fits her body perfectly.

Showing off every curve, every asset.

Her breasts perk out from the dress showing a hint of cleavage. She was most lavish in the long gown. Her hair done up in a bun, a few orchid pins around the bun, and her bangs brushed straight over her forehead. Simple, yet suited the outfit perfectly.

“Very nice to meet you.” Sesshoumaru said bowing to Sakura.

“And who’s this lovely lady?” Mr. Higurashi nods at Kagura.

“Where are my manners? This is my date, Kagura Onigumo” Sesshoumaru introduced. She was dressed in a long deep green dress, spaghetti straps, deep V-neck, with an A-line hem, ornate flowers cascading at the hip and around to the back. Her hair was elegant tuck in a high twist with a few curls falling down. Her make-up perfect, she was refined and very attractive, Kagome noticed almost with jealousy.

“Ah, you’re Naraku’s daughter. Perfect pair, I must say.” Mr. Higurashi commented.

“Thank you.” Kagura said with a smile, wrapping her hands around Sesshoumaru’s arms tightly, pulling herself closer to him. She noticed that Kagome was the girl he was staring after at Ozumo’s. She wanted to make sure she got the message across to the girl that the Youkai was hers.

“Where is Narku?” Mr. Higurashi asked Kagura

“Oh, Father has been under the weather with the worst flu.” She answered sweetly. Her voice almost too sweet Kagome thought silently, still dodging Sesshoumaru’s glances. She shifts uncomfortably in her heels.

“Well that’s too bad. Please. Send my condolences.” Mr. Higurashi offered.

“I will.” Kagura’s voice once again, sweeter than honey.

“Excuse.” Kagome said softly as she walks off.

Sesshoumaru follows her with his eyes. Seeing that she met up with the same man that Eden was sitting next to at the club the first night. He hands her a glass of champagne and she leans in to give him a kiss on the cheek. He offers her his arm and she takes it with a smile. They disappeared and his gut churns with jealousy of not knowing where the man had taken his woman.

“Darling, the Onis have been waiting for you over there for a while now.” Sakura reminded her husband.

“Yes. I don’t mean to be rude; I must go tend to some tedious matters. Mr. Tashio, I will send someone over to your office to discuss the Singapore issue on Monday. I believe your secretary confirmed it for 11AM.” Mr. Higurashi reminded him.

“Sure. I’ll take a look at the proposal.” He replied, his mind still preoccupied of Kagome’s whereabouts.

“Well, make sure you enjoy yourself!” Mr. Higurashi smiles at Sesshoumaru and Kagura. “And you let me know if he mistreats you.” He smiles at Kagura, joking.

She smiles back caressing Sesshoumaru’s arm.

They bowed and bid to see each other later. Sesshoumaru and Kagura move about the floor mingling and answering business questions with some of the other business people. He finally excused himself from Kagura seeing how she was busy with a group of females she seems to know.

Tired of the endless fake smiles from the females, the leering eyes of the men, and non-stop business discussions, she decides she needs some fresh air. Silently she slips out of the party and took the emergency exit and walks upstairs. She opens the door that leads her to the roof and went up. Leaning on the railing she looks out at the beautiful scene below her. Lights twinkle and sparkle illuminating the dark streets. She watches as the stars twinkle above and the air was clear at night.

She inhales deeply and sighed. How she hated being at these events. Closing her eyes an image of Sesshoumaru and Kagura enters her mind.

They’re perfect together She thought melancholy. It must be nice to have someone special. And then she thought of Elliot. She liked him very much but she’d sent him home early, not wanting to encourage him any further. She knew he wanted a relationship again. She didn’t feel the same way and she didn’t want him to get hurt by her again. He showed up tonight because his father was also another big business executive, but she knew he came knowing she’d be there. He’d gone out of his way recently making extra effort to see her as much as he can. She wished somehow she could will her heart to love him the way he loves her. He was perfect in every aspect. Decent looking, focused, committed, sweet and a gentleman. She could go on about his good qualities. She couldn’t understand herself, why her heart refuses to cooperate with her mind. He was in all – the perfect package.

The cold air brushes against he shoulders, making her shudder slightly, reminding her that she’d forgotten her shawl downstairs. Not wanting to get caught up downstairs again, she braves the chilly air. Her hands reach up and rub against her cold arms and shoulders, trying to coax the warmth back. They were met with firm hands draping something over her shoulders.

Alarmed she turns and was met with golden eyes gazing deeply at her.

“You’ll catch cold standing out here too long.” He said softly.

Still in shock, her lips were sealed tight. “MMmm.” She nods

He had taken off his hoari and draped over her. She noticed earlier he wasn’t dressed in the usual tux like most of the men. He had on traditional Japanese formal wear of kimono and hakama, with his haori over the outfit. She tries with all her might not to stare at the Youkai in his traditional outfit, his hair flowing recklessly in the gentle breeze. He did not tie his hair today like she’d seen him in the past, she also noticed.

“Thank you.” She finally mustered heart still throbbing from the effect of his hands touching hers.

Oh Kami, I need to pull myself together. Why can’t I just fall for a regular human guy? She sighs heavily at the thought.

“That doesn’t sound so good.” He commented on her sigh

“Oh. Well…” She begins to stutter again.

“Long day?” he asked.

“Yeah…setting up for the event and all.” She mumbled softly.

“Had enough of socializing?”

“A little. Just tired. What are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be down there with the other business execs?” She asked, curious where Kagura was.

“I needed some fresh air. It was getting too stuffy for me.” He replied coolly. He’d actually been looking all over for her. He’d finally able to trace her scent out here.

“I see.” Her voice lined with disappointment. Of what, she did not know.

Perhaps it was the fact that he wasn’t there because he wanted to see her. But why would he when he has someone like Kagura with him? She was beautiful. If he married her his and her father’s companies will take over everything! It wasn’t just a good match; it was a perfect match in business as well.

They stood out on the roof, quiet. Enjoying the peace and the night breeze. He watches as she stood there leaning over the railing with his haori over her. He likes the way it looks on her. She was slender and his haori was broad and big, and it seemed like it swallowed her inside of it.

Hearing her disappointed sigh, he thought to excuse himself to leave her alone.

“No! Stay!” She turns abruptly, hands still clutching on his haori. “I..I mean…if you want to..” she looks down blushing, not knowing why she had wanted him to stay with her so badly.

It was just so nice, having him near. She could smell the scent of him on his haori and she loves the effect it was having on her. She wanted to be wrapped in nothing but the essence that was his. The thought made her blush harder, she suddenly remember her episode in the shower.

Without saying anything, he turns his heels and sat down, leaning his back on the railing that she was leaning on. She resumes her position standing, next to him. Her dress flutter and rustle in the wind, he caught a glimpse of her long legs when her dress was peeled back by the wind. He swallows hard staring at her legs. Another breeze blew by this time harder, revealing her thighs to his sight. She screams at the abrupt wind and grabs her dress and pulls it back in place. Forgetting about his haori for a second it flutter over her head and she caught it, as it was about to fall off the roof. Loosing her balance trying to grab onto the dress and the haori she fell backwards. But before she hits the hard concrete, his strong arms caught her. Goosebumps race throughout her skin – not because his haori was in her hands lying on the ground and her shoulders were bare. He stares deeply into her eyes and she into his. Her blood rushes and she swallows hard. She closes her eyes when she saw his lips start to descend onto hers.

“There you are!” Kagura’s voice rang out.

Quick and swift, he stood her on her feet, holding onto her waist while she adjusts her balance from the abrupt move.

“Kagura.” His voice irritated.

“Hey babe, I’ve been looking all over for you!” She smiles at him and shot Kagome a disgusted look.

“I needed fresh air.” He told her casually

“I can see that…” Her voice filled with jealousy as she continues to glare at Kagome.

Kagome’s heart races and dashes around in the confines of her chest, she stood there, not knowing what to say. Her gut grips at her with an overwhelming feeling of guilt.

Of what? We didn’t do anything! She defended

You want him. And that's why you're guilty. Her other self chided.

Sesshoumaru strides over to Kagura with ease and walking past her, he enters the building. Giving Kagome a final glare of disapproval she turns her heels and stomps after him. “Sesshoumaru, wait!” she called out running into the building.

The wind cooled her burning skin and she notices that she still has his haori in hand. Taking in a last deep breath, she went downstairs to join the group and to look for him so she can return his haori.

By the time she made her way down the long stairs and back into the party, she couldn’t find him anywhere. She asked someone if they’d seen him with Kagura and she was told they’d left a few minutes ago. Sighing, she looks down at his haori in her hand. Great, how am I supposed to give this back to him?

She enters her apartment, tired and exhausted. Closing her windows and blinds, she goes into her bathroom to start a bath. She turned the dial and the water starts running. Picking the perfect temperature, she pours the soap for her bubble bath. Stripping her gown off and taking her hair down, she brushes her hair free. A noise at the door made her jump. Grabbing her towel, she wraps it around herself and grabbing the samurai sword she kept around for protection, she proceeds to see who or what was causing the racket. She noticed her front door was closed and locked. She saw the neighbor’s cat outside the window. Sighing she relaxes her shoulders.

“You shouldn’t leave your door unlock at night.” His voice made her jump.

“Se…Sesshoumaru.” She gulped. “What are you doing here? How…how did you know where I live?” She asked nervously holding onto her towel.

“I followed my scent from the haori.” He glances over at the haori she laid on her bed. He walks into her bedroom and she stood there speechless, her heart beats loudly in her chest. She watches as he picks up his haori and walks over towards her again. Still frozen she didn’t move when he got close. Fighting with herself, she prayed he can’t sense her arousal. She looks down at the ground, her toes poking the other foot in nervousness when he stood right in front of her.

He slides his haori over her shoulders and pulls it together. She looks up at him and he was smiling. Staring down at her with his haori on.

“I like the way you look in it.” He said softly. She didn’t know how to react, what to say at his sudden intrusion.

“Umm….where's... Kagura...?” she managed to muster wondering why he wasn’t with the woman.

“Shhhh..” his thumb rubs over her lips. He began to trace her full lips with his thumb and she felt her heart wanted to jump out of her chest, and she was getting warm between her thighs. “I think, we were rudely interrupted and I didn’t get to finish…”

“Fini..?” His lips pressed on hers and she wanted to melt right then and there. They are softer than they look! She thought as she opens her mouth to receive his ravenous tongue.

Her stomach quivered, caught between excitement and fear. She let her towel drop to the floor. Then she reaches behind and pulls him in closer. He reaches inside the haori and clamped her nipples between his fingers and twisted. She gasped sharply as pleasure-pain shot straight to her wet spot below.

Sensing her wet arousal, he slammed her against the wall and pressed his hot mouth against the pulse beating wildly at the base of her throat. His hand slips between her thighs and stroked her protruding nub.

Her fingers fumbled at his hakama, releasing them of their straps and letting it fall to the ground. He was hard and ready, the veins pulsing in the thick length. She reaches down and stroke it roughly. His head came up and he thrust his tongue into her mouth.

Kami, it’s been so long. She thought. Too long since she’s felt a man’s touch on her. She gave into him and didn’t think or care about the consequences. Her carnal hunger was taking over and she wanted him. She wanted him bad!

His kiss was raw, possessive. He shoved his hands under her and cups her ass. Then, his hard shaft slides into her hot wet opening. He waited and gave her time to adjust to his thickness between her tight walls, filing and stretching her.

He pulls away from their frantic meeting of their lips and stares into her eyes. Her eyes, glazed, desperate, and passion-filled. Then he thrusts inside of her hard, deep and fast. She yelps at the sudden pleasure and pain. He gave her everything she wanted and needed. Everything she’d denied herself all these years not wanting to get intimate with anyone. He tortured her nipples with his tongue and fangs.

“Good Kami, you’re exquisite.” He musters into her ears, licking and flicking them with his tongue while he continues to thrust into her hard and deep. His hands grab her ass and spreads them as he drove harder and deeper into her. She screamed out his name in between pants.

“Sesshoumaru…you’re…oh…Kami,….Please”

Panting, she couldn’t help herself; she let go of herself and writhes in pleasure as her orgasm claimed her.

He ran his hands up her warm belly, finding the full, firm breasts he loved to suck and tease so much. Closing his fingers around her nipples, he gave them a sharp tweak. She shrieks at the sudden sensation it sends through her.

Growling he pulled his hips back, slammed into her again, forcing her tight against the wall. She cried out, and arched back to meet him. Again, he sank deep inside of her, his hips slapping against her ass sharply. Rearing back, he drove harder into her, plunging in and out of her with a fury he’d never felt before, a need to take all of her, to plunge into her, and to mark her with his seeds.
She was whimpering as she clamped her walls tightly around his engorged member. Her sudden muscle tense from the inside made his juices spurt into her, his cream flowing freely as she shuddered and bucked and released again on him and his thrusts came slower and softer.

Finally, he slumped against her, panting. He nibbled softly on her shoulders with his fangs. Licking her ear he whispered.

“You’re home.”

Blinking she looks at him confused. “You’re home.” He repeated. His faced changed from soft to serious.

“You’re home Kagome.” The driver’s voice repeated again.

“Huh?” She sat up in the back of the Lincoln Town Car blinking the sleep away. Looking down, she saw that she still had his haori wrapped around her shoulders.

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