Sesshomaru Taisho sat in his office with his head rested on one hand. It was nearly lunchtime, usually he would go out to eat with one of his conquest but it had been 3 days since he met Kagome Higurashi and he had found himself with no company in the last 3 days. He glanced at the papers on his desk, Kagome Higurashi’s profile. He had read it at least 3 times and quite amazed about the girl’s education, she had just finished college with great grades, usually a woman would stop her study when she had such a job at seventeen. And to his surprise, she used to date with InuYasha in 2 years and moved on with some singer named Justin Timberlake then that Houjo guy. This was really unlike him, he couldn’t get the blue eyes woman out of his mind, he had to do something about this.
Picking up his cell phone, he dialed Jaken’s number…
“Find the location of Kagome Higurashi.” He ordered coldly and hung up. Five minutes later Jaken called back. “Speak!” He said as he picked it up.
“She’s at New York Studio now my lord.”
“Good. Get me a limo now.”
30 minutes later…
Sesshomaru sat in his black limo, which was parking right in front of the New York Studio building, daring any police to come and say a word.
“I want a group of guard here when I return.” He ordered the driver and slipped out the limo, walked toward the building.
Soon, he reached the door and passed through it, made his way to the counter where a receptionist was working on her papers. He tapped his finger on the counter to catch her attention. The receptionist looked up and immediately gasped when she saw him. Sesshomaru just ignored it and asked in his monotone voice:
“Where is Kagome Higurashi?”
“S…she’s at the 7th floor, th… the record room.” She stuttered, still couldn’t take her wide eyes off him. Once again, he just ignored it and turned to the elevator.
As he stepped out of the elevator, headed toward the record room’s door, a guard stopped him:
“Sir, you can’t go into that area.”
He turned to face the insolent man and raised an eyebrow at him. The man immediately recognized him with a gasped “No. Nothing sir”.
‘Coward’ Sesshomaru thought disgusted as he calmly opened the door only to blink at the sight…the room was quite huge and plain with a DJ machine on his left. In front of the machine were a glass wall and a door that separated this room with another which was full of musical instrument. And the point was…in the middle of that room… Kagome was lying on her stomach, a lollipop in her mouth, playing cards with who, he guessed is her band and the woman that his personal assistant talked non-stop about. ‘That woman is 23 ?’ He just stood there and watched the sight until a man that was sitting in front the DJ machine stood up and walked to the door, opened it, stepped in and headed toward the playing group.
“Enough break time. Back to work ladies and gentlemen.” He said and took the cards from Kagome and Sango’s hands made the group groaned lazily.
“This thing isn’t good for your voice Kags.” He snatched the lollipop from Kagome’s mouth and gave it to Sango, who was smirking at Kagome.
“But, but Aaron, I’m gonna die without ‘em.” She gasped and tried to take the lollipop back.
“Nonsense. Now work, work.” Aaron clapped his hands then came back to the room that Sesshomaru was in. As he shut the door and turned back, he saw Sesshomaru and raised an eyebrow surprisingly at him. Sesshomaru just put a finger on his lips, motioned him to silent. Aaron shrugged then turned to sit in his chair, while the dog youkai leaning against the wall, watched in silence. At the other side, Kagome and the band were already put on their headphones, ready to start.
“Alright everyone…3…2…1” Aaron spoke into a mike then pressed the start button. The band began to play…
“On a Monday…-giggled-…sorry, Sango’s face made me laugh.” Kagome giggled as she pointed at Sango, who was sucking her lollipop.
“Gzzee, you young people.” Aaron sighed as he pressed the stop button.
“Sorry…-giggled-…ok I’m ready.”
“Let’s start then…3…2…1” He pressed the start button again. Music on…
On a Monday, I am waiting
Tuesday, I am fading
And by Wednesday I can't sleep.
Then the phone rings I hear you
And the darkness is a clear view
Cause' You've come to rescue me
Fall... With you I fall so fast
I can hardly catch my breath
I hope it lasts
As Kagome began to sing, Sesshomaru once again found himself being suck into her song. Just now, he recognized how captivating she was in that black peasant skirt and a white belly shirt, showing her flat stomach, tiny waist and her sliver belly ring.
Ooohhh...
And It seems Like I can finally rest
My head on something real,
I like the way that feels
Oh...
It's as if you know me better than
I ever knew myself, I love how you can tell
All the Pieces, pieces, pieces of me
All the Pieces, pieces, pieces of me
I am moody, messy
I get restless
And senseless
How You Never seem to care
When I'm angry' you listen
Make Me happy, It's your mission
And you wont stop til I'm there
Fall... Sometimes I fall so fast
When I hit the bottom crash
You're all I have
Ooohhh...
And It seems Like I can finally rest
My head on something real,
I like the way that feels
Oh...
It's as if you know me better than
I ever knew myself, I love how you can tell
All the Pieces, pieces, pieces of me
All the Pieces, pieces, pieces of me
How do you know
Everything I'm about to say
am I That obvious
And if it's written on my face,
As Kagome raised her hand to touch her face, Sesshomaru, for the first time in his life, wanted so bad that it was him who she was singing for. He wanted to hold her, do anything for her just like in the song. (A/N: If you’ve watch this video clip you may imagine it better.)
I hope it never goes away
yeah
on a monday I am waiting
and by tuesday I'm fading
Into your arms
so I can breath...
Ooohhh...
And It seems Like I can finally rest
My head on something real,
I like the way that feels
Oh...
It's as if you know me better than
I ever knew myself, I love how you can tell
Oh...
I love how you can tell
Oh...
I love how you can tell
All the Pieces, pieces, pieces of me
All the Pieces, pieces, pieces of me.
“Yeah! Great job guys. Now, next song.” Aaron grinned into the mike.
“I love this song. That bastard Houjo should hear this.” Sango muttered as she gave Kagome an electric guitar.
“Yeah right.” Kagome rolled her eyes as she took the guitar. “Ready here Aaron”.
“Ok…3…2…1”.
Kagome winked at the band and they began to play.
State the obvious,
I didn’t get my perfect fantasy
I realized you love yourself
More that you could ever love me
So go and tell your friends
That I’m obsessive and crazy,
That’s fine
I’ll tell mine
You’re gay,
And by the way,
I hate that stupid old pickup truck,
You never let me drive
You’re a redneck, heartbreak
Who’s really been at lyin'
So watch me strike a match
On all my wasted time
As far as I’m concerned,
You’re just another picture to burn.
‘Amazing’ Sesshomaru thought silently as Kagome swung her hips and played the guitar with her eyes closed.
There’s no time for tears
I’m just sitting here planning my revenge
There’s nothing stopping me
From going out with all of your best friends
And if you come around saying’ sorry to me
My daddy’s going to show you how sorry you’ll be
‘Cause I hate that stupid old pickup truck,
You never let me drive
You’re a redneck, heartbreak
Who’s really been at lyin'
So watch me strike a match
On all my wasted time
As far as I’m concerned,
You’re just another picture to burn.
And if you’re missing me
You better keep it to yourself
‘Cause coming back around here
Would be bad for your health
‘Cause I hate that stupid old pickup truck,
You never let me drive
You’re a redneck, heartbreak
Who’s really been at lyin'
So watch me strike a match
On all my wasted time
In case you haven’t heard,
I really, really hate that stupid old pickup truck,
You never let me drive
You’re a redneck, heartbreak
Who’s really been at lyin'
So watch me strike a match
On all my wasted time
As far as I’m concerned,
You’re just another picture to burn.
Burn, burn, burn, baby burn.
Just another picture to burn
Baby burn.
“Oh my god. That’s rock Kags. Stop here today everyone. Tomorrow at 6 o’clock to practice for VMA.” Aaron clapped his hands while Kagome hugged her band. Then he turned to Sesshomaru, who simply said:
“Don’t tell her”. Aaron nodded in respond and watched the taiyoukai slipped out of the room.
Kagome said her goodbye to Aaron, Sango then her band and stepped out the building, on her way to the parking lot. Just then a black limo stopped in front of her and Kagome found herself being push into it. ‘Not again’ she thought as she heard the door shut behind her. She looked up only to see a certain dog demon sitting calmly, this time without his cigarette.
“You again. Can you just invite me in?” She snapped.
“I told you once, I do not need permission.”
“What do you want?”
“Your company at lunch.” He answered coolly.
“No, thank you.” She said bitterly and tried to open the door, but it was lock. Angrily, she took out her cell phone and dialed…
“Your bodyguards can not help you.” He said without looking at her.
“What?” She narrowed her eyes, ignored the surprise that he knew who she was calling.
“They’re dealing with mine.” He said as it was obvious.
“Listen mister. Didn’t I make it clear? I’m not interested.” She said angrily.
“You’re not the matter.”
“Just who the hell do you think you are?”
“Isn’t it obvious?” He slowly turned to look at her.
She can’t believe this guy. Did he think he was some kind of god? There was no point to argue with him. “Where are we going?” She sighed defeated. As soon as the damn lunch finished, she could get out of this… or she hoped so.
“My restaurant” He answered simply then motioned the driver to drive.
The drive was totally silent. Kagome sat with her arms and legs crossed, looked out her window refusing to face Sesshomaru while he sat relaxed and watched her out of the corner of his amber eyes. Finally, the limo had stopped. A guard immediately opened the door for Kagome but she didn’t make a move.
“Either you get out yourself or my guards will do it.” He raised an eyebrow at her.
“Fine” She mumbled then stomped out of the limo. Sesshomaru smirked and followed her. A waiter greeted and leaded them to a private room. Kagome just sat there with a frown on her face and let Sesshomaru ordered everything. A waitress came back with the foods a few minutes later and she was shooting Kagome a dirty glare.
“Don’t look at me like that, I’m not dating with him.” She snapped at the waitress. The bitch glared at Kagome once last time before stomped out of the room, shut the door behind. “Quit that smirk on your face.” She glared at Sesshomaru, who just ignored her and took a sip from his glass of wine.
They ate in silent. And silence was one of the things Kagome couldn’t stand.
“You’re not doing all this just to have a lunch with me right?”
“Obviously” He said, looking up from his dishes.
“Tell me what do you want then.”
“It’s you who need to tell.” He took another sip.
“Tell what?” She asked confused.
He paused at a moment then spoke “Tell me what do you want and how much to have you, like the other women”.
Kagome frozen in shock and anger ‘bastard, how dare he?’. Finally she managed to calm down and continued: “Everything?”
“Everything”. He repeated.
“Then all I want is. Leave. Me. Alone.” She grinded her teeth “Go home, play with your sex toys and spare my life”.
“Watch your tongue unless you do not want to sing anymore, woman” He growled. ‘Insolent woman, how dare she speak to me like that?’ Sesshomaru thought in anger, yet shock too. The very first time a woman had rejected him.
“That’s it! I can’t stand you and you can’t stand me. Why don’t we just get out of each other sight then?” She snapped as she stood up, turning her heels to leave but a clawed hand catch her wrist. She glared at him but he just looked at her calmly:
“I will have you. You’ve got this Sesshomaru’s words” Then he released her wrist. They stared at each other a few seconds before Kagome stomped out of the room.