My Brother's Keeper

A/N: Here is the next chapter that you guys have been waiting for. Enjoy and please review. It makes my muse and me happy, happy.
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The loud music made him grit his teeth. Now he remembered why he didn't like coming to clubs. The music hurt his ears. He would rather be at home, listening to the classical music that he loved. However, tonight was a special occasion and he could barely keep his excitement contained.

Many women had approached him and those women were quickly sent on their way. None of them would interfere with his plan and he had to make sure that he was the one in total control of the situation.

When a loud noise was heard, Sesshomaru glanced over at the door and saw Youko enter the club with Kagome on his arm. Her two friends were absent and he smirked. At least he didn't have to worry about those two other females.

His eyes traveled over Kagome's body. He nodded in approval at the dress she wore. Kagome was wearing a silky ivory dress that came down past her knees and had a pair of heels that had a strap at the ankle. Her silky hair was in a sophisticated knot at the back of her head and her minimal jewelry gave off the appearance of high class. Kagome didn't need to be flashy; her looks attracted enough attention on their own.

Youko was wearing a black suit, with a silver and black tie. The male model was clearly in his element as he greeted the people he knew and quickly introduced Kagome as his date. Sesshomaru could see the envy on the other women's faces as they looked at Kagome, but the young woman seemed to be very uncomfortable.

Youko led her over to the bar, and for the first time, seemed to notice him. “Sesshomaru, I didn't know that you were a member of this club.” Youko said, his arm sliding around Kagome as he regarded his old school mate.

Giving a brief nod, Sesshomaru replied, “I joined a year ago. So, are you both enjoying your evening?”

Kagome glanced nervously around her, but nodded. “Yes, we are.” She replied. “Keiko and Miaka decided that they were too tired to come tonight, so they will have to wait until the next party to have a good time.”

“Yes. Jet lag will do that to a person.” Sesshomaru murmured. Youko watched as Sesshomaru continued to stare at Kagome and felt an uneasy twinge. He was about to suggest that they go into the VIP section, but an old friend of his ran up and grabbed his arm and yanked him away from the bar.

Once he was gone, Sesshomaru turned to Kagome and silently watched as she shifted uncomfortably. “It is odd that someone who looks as you do and who is as successful as you are this uncomfortable in public.” He stated.

Kagome blushed. “I am not all that into parties, to be honest.” She murmured. “I only came out because it is good publicity for Wicked Miko.”

“I see.” Sesshomaru replied. “So, you have become a tool for your employer. I am sure that it must be very satisfying to you.”

Kagome turned and glared up at him. “First of all, I am not a tool. You, however, have no room to talk. You are a tool of that joke you call a fraternity. Look at the company you keep. Save for a few of them, the others have the manners of pigs at slop time.” She snapped. “Second, I am only here to promote for my job, nothing more, nothing less.”

Straightening, Sesshomaru shrugged. “Whatever gets you through the night, Kagome. However, it would appear that your date has been accosted and now, you are all alone. I am sure that if you call him, Bankotsu would be more than happy to come down and escort you.”

“Well, he can't be any worse than the company I am keeping now, could he?” She sneered. Turning on her heel, she walked away missing the glare that Sesshomaru was currently giving to her. He grabbed his drink and began to follow Kagome, taking note that she was moving towards the exit.

He was about to stop her, but Youko beat him, once again. Just as she was about to touch the exit door, Youko's hand caught her by her upper arm and he gave her a soft smile.

“I apologize for leaving you. It seems that a young lady that I used to model with is here and making quite a spectacle of herself. I do hope that you have been enjoying yourself.” Youko said, his bright eyes twinkling as he smiled down at Kagome.

Sighing, Kagome nodded. “Yes, it's been nice.” She murmured, not wanting to hurt his feelings by telling him that she was miserable.

Taking her hand in his, Youko glanced over and shot Sesshomaru a smug smile. Yes, he knew exactly what Sesshomaru is up to. He could tell that his former friend was scouting out the territory around Kagome but he had to wonder why. Could it be that Sesshomaru was out to hurt Kagome in some way, or perhaps it was himself that Sesshomaru was after.

Either way, he would not give Sesshomaru the opportunity. Instead, he would stay aware and wait patiently for his old friend to strike. He led Kagome through the crowd of people and into the VIP section of the club. Sure enough, he saw her.

Yui was just as beautiful as he remembered. With her short blond hair and pretty eyes, it was clear why she was a model, but her attitude was rotten and she always thought that people were out to get her if something didn't go her way. They had dated for a short period of time, but he quickly grew tired of her constant whining and so, he ended things with her, but judging from the looks she was shooting him, she was far from done with him.

Kagome could see Youko's face as he stared over at an attractive blond woman. Squinting her eyes, she suddenly realized that the woman was Yui Hongo. She had once read that Youko and Yui were in a relationship, and now, she could see that the tabloids had been correct. For once.

Yui narrowed her eyes as she took in the sight of her former lover holding hands with a very beautiful dark haired woman. Both looked stunning and for a moment, Yui wondered if this was the woman she was thrown over for. She wouldn't doubt it. Youko's appetites had always been strong for dark haired women, but this woman left all of the others she had known about in a cloud of dust.

Standing up, she smoothed her dress and began to walk towards the couple and stopped a few short feet away from the pair. Up close, she could see that the woman was the same woman that had been announced on television as Youko's new partner for Wicked Miko. She bit her lip, but then took a deep breath and said, “It is nice to see you again, Youko.”

Youko gave her a brief nod, and then looked around. He could feel eyes upon them and knew that the people were probably waiting for the fireworks to begin, mostly because Yui had a habit of creating a scene whenever she was unhappy.

“Yui.” He said, his golden eyes narrowing. “I didn't realize that you would be here.”

Yui smiled and moved closer to Youko. “I had heard that you were in town and decided to come and see you. We need to speak.” She said and shot Kagome a hard glare.

Youko felt Kagome stiffen beside him and gently squeezed her hand. “Yui, I am here with Kagome and don't have time for this. If you wish to speak with me, make an appointment with my personal assistant.” He said, and began to lead Kagome away from the young woman.

Yui could not believe that he had just snubbed her right in front of everyone. She glared hatefully at Kagome and pointed at her. “Just you wait. He will fuck you and then leave you behind.”

Kagome froze and slowly turned to face Yui. She was not going to let that go by without a reply. “Sort of the way he did to you?” She sneered and flipped her long dark hair over her shoulder. “Sorry, but I'm not the sort of girl who goes out and spreads my legs for men I hardly know. Perhaps you should have gotten to know him better if that is the way he treats the women he sleeps with.”

Yui's face turned pure white. She could hear the snickers and screamed, “Do you know who I am, bitch?”

Kagome shrugged and pretended to think. “Hmmmmm. Actually, I don't have a clue as to who you are. Are you supposed to be someone important?” She asked, her tone innocent.

Sesshomaru nodded his approval at Kagome's banter with the arrogant Yui. He, too, knew Yui and knew that if it had a fat wallet, she would screw it. He watched as Yui's mouth dropped open and she then screeched, “I am Yui Hongo.”

“Who?” Kagome asked. She narrowed her eyes and then shook her head. “Nope, I'm sorry. Your name doesn't ring a bell with me. You must not be that well known. You must excuse me, but when you are busy like me, you tend not to notice others in the business, unless they are on your level. Clearly, you are no where near mine.”

Youko's laughter rang out and he hugged Kagome to his hard body. He whispered in her ear that he was glad that he was there to witness someone put Yui in her well-deserved place. Moving away from the humiliated model, Youko led Kagome to a table that had been reserved for him and let her slide in and then sat down beside her.

“I have never seen anyone out bitch Yui. Kagome, that was wonderful.” Youko exclaimed, his expression smug.

Kagome blushed. “You know, I don't do that often, but I have to admit that it felt good. Normally, I am pretty quiet and nice.” She murmured.

Youko nodded. “Yes, being a bitch simply doesn't fit in with your gentle nature. But, I like the fact that when you need it, you have got a lot of fire. I do believe that you and I are going to work well together.” He said, motioning for a waitress to come to their table.

For nearly three hours, they talked and drank. Not being much of a drinker, Kagome soon found that the room was spinning and her head felt funny. Youko must have realized that she had reached her limit because he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her close.

“Come on. Let's go home.” He whispered. He slid out of his seat and pulled Kagome up and into his arms. He felt her sway and heard her whispered that she was sorry that she was a bit tipsy.

“Don't worry about it. I should not have insisted on that last bottle of wine. Let's get out of here, and I will take good care of you. I promise.” He said as he navigated them through the crowd of adoring fans.

However, Youko quickly found himself pulled backwards by some very eager female fans, leaving Kagome to fend for herself and she felt her legs give out on her. But, before she could hit the floor, a strong arm encircled her waist and pulled her up and against a hard chest. Thinking it was Youko, her eyes closed and she allowed the male to walk her outside and into the cool night air.

By the time he got outside, Youko saw Sesshomaru walking around to the driver's side of his car and then look back at him. A smirk graced Sesshomaru's flawless features and he said, “Do not concern yourself with Kagome. I will ensure that she returns home safely and you may continue to have your good time. I hear that Yui is still inside and perhaps you can convince her to give you another go seeing as how Kagome will not be available for you to bed this evening.” He climbed into the car, started the engine, and drove to the exit, but he quickly looked back to see Youko punch the wall in anger before going back inside the club.

Beside him, Kagome was breathing heavily and he knew that she was deeply asleep. He narrowed his eyes and wondered where he should take her. If he took her to her apartment, he would have to deal with her friend's questions, and if he took her back to the frat house, his brothers would be all over him, but since he still had the key to Inu Yasha's apartment, and Kagome's bed was still there, it was the most logical place to go.

Soon, they were at the apartment and when he unlocked the door and opened it, the door was yanked open to reveal a shirtless Inu Yasha.

“What in the fuck happened to her?” He demanded, his eyes concerned. He reached out to take Kagome from his elder brother, but was shocked when Sesshomaru pushed past him and entered the apartment.

Sesshomaru wanted to sigh when he realized that he should have known that his fraternity brothers would be at the apartment. After all, rush week was coming up and they needed to decide on what tasks to make the recruits perform. Now, as his brothers came into view and their eyes riveted to Kagome's unconscious form, all of them looked angry and it was Bankotsu who snapped, “What in the fuck happened to my girlfriend?”

“She isn't your girlfriend, you asshole.” Kouga snapped. He was about to approach Bankotsu when the young man flipped him off, but Nuriko stopped him and said, “Let's hear what Sessy has to say. Go ahead, Sessy-baby.”

Sesshomaru rolled his eyes at the nickname that Nuriko had bestowed upon him a year ago, but he had learned to deal with the young man's advances simply by ignoring them. After all, with the way he looked, it was natural for both men and women to lust after him.

“Kagome is drunk. Youko allowed her to drink a little too much and each time she politely declined, he continued to goad her into drinking more. It would seem that Kikyo was correct in the club being too fast for Kagome.” Sesshomaru replied.

Tasuki shook his head. “So what in the hell are we going to do with her?” He demanded. He glanced around and could see that the others were probably all thinking about what they would love to do with her. Well, they could do whatever they wanted, he was a bit more interested in that girl that Kagome introduced to them. The one who was eating a sandwich. If he remembered correctly, her name was Miaka.

“I am going to place her into her room and tuck her in for the night.” Sesshomaru replied. He didn't care for the way his brothers were staring at Kagome's lovely body as though it were a piece of meat.

Kouga sighed. “Sesshomaru....you are aware that you are going to have to undress her, right?” He asked. “Kagome can't sleep with clothes on. She never has.”

Sesshomaru felt his body freeze. He glanced down at Kagome and then glared at Bankotsu when he offered to strip her. However, before he could tell Bankotsu exactly where he could go, complete with explicit directions, Jakotsu spoke up.

“Give her to me. I will undress her and tuck her in.” He said as he motioned for Kagome to be handed to him. When Sesshomaru hesitated, he calmly said, “Look, Nuriko and I are not into girls. I am sure that Kagome would feel better if it were one of us who undressed her as opposed to one of you. Besides, I am not attracted her her, but am attracted to Youko.”

Sesshomaru slowly nodded. That did make sense and he wanted Kagome to look upon him as a friend, and she needed to be able to trust him. This was just the first step in his plan. He handed the sleeping young woman to Jakotsu and watched as he and Nuriko disappeared down the hall and into her old room. When they were gone, Sesshomaru glared at Bankotsu.

“I want you to listen to me well. She doesn't like you. You made fun of her, insulted her, humiliated her time and time again. She is not your girlfriend and will never be your girlfriend. Find someone else who is willing to waste time and energy on you. Kagome is out of your league.” He snapped.

Storming into the living room, he sat down and waited for his brothers to come back in and sit. He noticed that Bankotsu was glaring at him, and returned the glare with one that was just as cold and one that was filled with pure malice.

Soon, Nuriko and Jakotsu was back and Hotohori nodded. “Now, let us discuss the upcoming rush and I want to suggest a few things that need to be done around the frat house.” He announced.

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Youko yanked off his tie and threw it into the chair that sat in a corner in his bedroom. He kicked his shoes off and glared at himself in the mirror. It had been foolish of him to allow Kagome to become intoxicated. She was his responsibility and she should be here with him, but instead, she was in the care of that egotistical prick, Sesshomaru.

Oh, he really hated that man. Sesshomaru Taisho was too cocky for his own good and it was clear that he desired Kagome. And, what Sesshomaru wanted, he went after with a vengeance. He never got over the fact that he had been passed up for that prestigious award and now, he could just bet that Sesshomaru was going to use Kagome and her sweet nature to get back at him. Well, he would not allow it. He would sidestep all of Sesshomaru's tricks and he would help Kagome see that she was simply being used for Sesshomaru's own selfish needs.

He undressed and slid beneath his sheets. Once he was covered, he sighed and looked out the window. He could not help but wonder if Kagome was resting peacefully in her bed, or if Sesshomaru had slid her into his own bed. Just the thought of him touching her soft body made him angry.

Sure. He had been with many people. Bodies in the dark, if the truth were to be told. None of those women meant anything except as a means for him to gain his pleasure. Well, there had been one woman, but she turned out to be nothing more than a gold-digging tramp, and from then on, he had decided never to get involved with another woman, except to fuck and run.

But, here he was and he wanted Kagome. He was amazed that in such a short period of time, he could feel so strongly about someone, but he was growing to care for her and the image of Sesshomaru's gloating face made him want to get up, and hunt the arrogant bastard down, just for touching Kagome.

He could not help but wonder if he had undressed the beauty. If he had seen her body nude, there would be no stopping him from beating the ever-loving shit out of him. Good image, be damned. He would gladly shed his pretty boy image if it meant knocking Sesshomaru's teeth down his damn throat.

Turning on his side, Youko allowed his eyes to close and took in a deep, calming breath. As sleep began to claim him, he reached out and grabbed the other pillow that was next to his, and brought it close to his body, wishing that it were Kagome who he was holding.

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It was nearly two in the morning, and Sesshomaru quietly let himself into the darkened room. His fraternity brothers had left, and all that had remained was Inu Yasha, Kouga, and himself. He moved closer to the bed and looked down at Kagome.

The girl was smiling in her sleep, and he could not help but wonder what she was dreaming about that would make her so happy. He reached down and gently brushed back a piece of her dark hair that had fallen across her eyes.

When his hand came into contact with her hair, Kagome moaned softly, and then turned on her side, the sheet falling away and revealing the creamy skin of her back. Her arm was covering her breast, but her backside was visible for his inspection and he could not help but wonder what would happen if he were to stroke the firm flesh of her bottom.

But, his good senses won and he grasped the sheet and pulled in up over her body and then covered her with the blanket. He walked back towards the door, but stopped and glanced over his shoulder. The sight that met his eyes took his breath away. Kagome had turned back over and was now on her back. The moon was still shining into the room and the light caught her face in such a way that he was momentarily enchanted.

The mood was quickly broken when Inu Yasha appeared and grasped his arm. Pulling his elder brother out into the hallway, he glanced into the room just as he was closing the door and could not help but wonder how it would feel to go into the room and lie down beside her.

But, he closed the door and then said, “Don't do this, Sesshomaru. Whatever you have against Youko, don't use Kagome.”

Sesshomaru's back stiffened and he glared down at his brother. “This is none of your business, brat.” He sneered, he began to walk down the hall, but stopped when Inu Yasha said, “Do you hate Youko that much that you are willing to hurt Kagome in the process?”

“The girl is safe with me. I have no intentions of hurting her. Now, I am tired and will be staying the night. Good night, Inu Yasha.” Sesshomaru said, and shut the door behind him. Inu Yasha shook his head as he heard his brother lock the door and then jumped when Kouga touched his shoulder.

“I think that we will need to keep an eye on Kagome.” He murmured. When his best friend nodded, Kouga moved around and walked to his room.

“By the way, you are aware that you have just been evicted from your room for the night, right?” Kouga asked with a grin, and then closed and locked his own door.

Inu Yasha stood in the hallway, his jaw hanging open as he realized that Kouga's words were indeed correct. “Hey!!!!”