InuYasha Fan Fiction / Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction ❯ Turning me Inside out ❯ chapter 5 ( Chapter 5 )

Chapter 5. A mess at the Cat Cafe`

 

Sesshomaru was standing at the counter making breakfast when he heard a shrill scream come from the guest room upstairs, Kagome came bounding down the stairs seconds later. Her voice was as shrill as her scream, "RYOGA'S GONE!", Sesshomaru almost doubled over with laughter, "no she's not, she's in my room...", he said gently, still trying desperatly to hide the smile that was effectively forming on his lips. Kagome gave him a questioning look, "why's she in your room?", Sesshomaru bit back a devilish smirk, "she's sleeping." he stated blandly enough, she gave him another questioning look then headed down the stairs to his bedroom. Ryoga was curled up against one of the many pillows, the comforter was pulled up to her hip and she looked so lax, she was adorable. Heading back up the stairs she smiled evilly, "she slept with you last night?", she leaned on the counter and eye'd up at him, "wha'd you do?". Sesshomaru snorted slightly, "nothing just talked about her job hunting today, she's determined to start paying her rent...", Kagome giggled, "wow, you don't even make me do that!", he glared at her playfully, "maybe I should start, you skrawney moocher!", Kagome laughed, "yeah right you ain't got the guts!". Sesshomaru snickered at his little brothers girlfriend, he'd been letting her off too easy lately, she was getting cocky... Without a word, he whent back to what he was doing before she came into the room, still smiling and vaguely wondering when Ryoga was going to get up. Just then a slight groan came from the stairwell leading to Sesshomaru's room and he turned to see the girl in question pace tiredly up the stairs and dig into the fridge for the almost empty carton of orange juice. There was still a hint of sleep in her light saphire eye's as she then reached over infront of Sesshomaru, jerked open the cupboard door and pulled out a tall glass to put her juice in. Chuckling in a silent joke he nonchelauntly ran the claw on his index finger over the bared skin of her belly and sides, openly laughing when she shrunk down, yelping slightly at the sensation. Ryoga continued to pour her drink, shooting Sesshomaru a warning look as she did so, Sesshomaru simply chuckled and, stepping over to the table where Inuyasha and Kagome sat, placed the pan he was cooking in on the table. Ryoga hopped up onto the counter and sipped her orange juice quietly as she watched Sesshomaru serve the other two their breakfast. Finishing up spooning the eggs, Sesshomaru turned and placed the pan into the sink, snatching away Ryoga's glass and draining the rest of the juice before he placed the glass into the sink too. Ryoga smirked and leapt on him, "you son of a bitch!", she said with a giggle as she wrestled with him, "that was my orange juice!". Sesshomaru chuckled at her and lunged suddenly so that she was pinned to the lenolium floor, "so?", he asked with a cool grin on his face, Ryoga pushed him off of her and sat up, "so nevermind! I'm going to be late!". He watched her as she hurried up the stairs and into the guest room, ah yes their appointment, well he was ready to go...

"Do I wanna know what that whole ordeal was about?", Inuyasha asked after he swallowed his mouthful of eggs and morning soda. Sesshomaru laughed, "it's nothing, don't you have school today? You know that place you go to to learn but it's a waste of good taxes on you because you're a neanderthol with the brain compasity of a fish?", Inuyasha glared at him coldly, that was a shot and he knew it! Picking himself up he lifted Kagome up and they left for school. Sesshomaru shook his head, he didn't know why but he was in an extremely good mood today maybe it was Ryoga's doing but he kind of doubted it. Then again, he'd been rather nice lately, ever since Ryoga had first ran into him on the street, there was something bewitching about her...and it was killing his demonic anger.

"I'm ready, you coming?", Sesshomaru turned sharply to see Ryoga standing there smiling at him, she was wearing a pretty, and tight, red chinese dress along with her favorite pair of slip on shoes. Giving a lenient smile, he offered her his arm, "ofcourse, I told you I would last night", Ryoga nodded and, taking his gesture, let herself be led out the door.

 

~On the street~

Ryoga felt slightly annoyed by the people on the street, all they did was stare, it was getting on her nerves, Sesshomaru must've been used to it because he didn't seem to notice at all. Ryoga sighed slightly, she really hoped that Cologne would hire her for a little while, mooching had never really sat with her well, and it was making her practically sick with herself now. Sesshomaru's voice was mild, "something wrong?", Ryoga shook her head wordlessly even though she was pretty sure he knew that it was a lie. Grabbing her hand he drew it to his mouth, "tell me or I'll bite your fingers off!", Ryoga giggled as he teasingly let his fangs scrape ticklishly over her fingers and pulled her hand away, "it's just, I'm not used to people staring at me...well save for my awful sense of direction...". Sesshomaru gave her a regretful look that made her couldn't help but wrap her arms around his one, holding onto it tightly and laying her head against him, "don't worry about it, at least we're not lost yet, that's good!", Sesshomaru nodded lightly.

"Ryoga, boy! what're you doing here?!", Cologne demanded as she peeked over the counter when they came in, Ryoga looked at the floor, "I was wondering if you could allow me to work here...". Cologne sniffed, "I have enough help", she stated, Ryoga nodded slightly put out and looked up at Sesshomaru, "sorry, I guess I drug you outta bed for nothing...". The demon lord shrugged and sat her at a table, "atleast I'll get to buy you breakfast!", Ryoga started to refuse and Sesshomaru stuck two fingers into her mouth, "no refusing! I got out of bed and wasted my day off, the least you can do is let me buy you breakfast!". Ryoga smiled, "Sesshomaru, you're spoiling me...", the demon lord shrugged, "that's what I do best I suppose", Cologne cackled slightly from her place at the front desk and tossed two large bowls of ramen at Ryoga whom caught them expertly, placing them on the table one infront of her and the other infront of Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru watched her suprized, "how'd you learn to do that?", he asked his voice dripping with curiosity, the blonde just smiled, "I got the hang of it when Granny Cologne trained me in martial arts techniques". The demon lord smiled, "that's amazing...", Ryoga giggled, "what's really amazing is how many bowls it took me to spill before I got the hang of it!", Sesshomaru laughed lightly and nodded in agreement before setting to work eating his lunch. Ryoga looked up from her bowl after about 2 minutes and choked at what she saw, Sesshomaru was watching her intensely, his light golden eye's distant with thought. She smiled and waved a hand infront of his face, "hey earth to the demon lord. Wake up!", Sesshomaru snapped to attention and gave her a look of unhappiness before taking another slurp of ramen.

She had actually interrupted a pretty damn good day dream, but he simply smiled unable to get mad at the little wench. That's when he realized that she had a devilish little smirk on her face, "what were you dreaming about?" she asked coyly forcing Sesshomaru to look out the window to avoid blushing. Sadly he was unsuccessful. Ryoga giggled, "your mind was doin' the nasty!", she whispered huskily, just loud enough for him to hear. The demon lord turned an unmentionably deep shade of crimson and Ryoga giggled harder before leaning over and stealing a bite of ramen out of his bowl (she'd finished hers already). Sesshomaru growled at the little ningen playfully, "hey that was my food!", Ryoga pouted slightly, "aw Sesshy didn't your mother ever teach you how to share? Besides, we're even now, you stole my orange juice earlier..." The demon lord raised an eyebrow at her, "Sesshy?", where on earth had she gotten that?! Ryoga giggled, "yeah, it fits you so well...", Sesshomaru gave another playful growl, "say that when we're at home when I can kick you out!". Giving a devilish smirk, Ryoga leaned over the table, drawing her nose close to his, "alright, Sessy...", she giggled again and, unable to resist, he kissed her ever so gently on the lips.

"I love you Sesshomaru...", Ryoga whispered lightly, the demon lord eye'd her as though he hadn't heard what she'd said, "hm?"

"I love you Sesshomaru Chiba...I don't want you to be nice to me, and I don't want you to smile at me or kiss me because you have to... But I do love you...", she leaned over and kissed his forehead gently, letting her lips linger, "and I'll show you too...in exactly 9 days..." Sesshomaru shivered slightly, it had been so long since he'd felt a real kiss on his skin it felt almost new to him, he smiled, "how 'bout tonight?". Now it was Ryoga's turn to shiver, oh what that statement could mean, she knew what and it puzzled her slightly, "I thought you were gay..." she said it unlike she had that morning, it was genuine confusement this time instead of playful humor. Sesshomaru chuckled, "I'll make an acception for you..", Ryoga gave him a confused look then smiled, "I just can't get over this body that I have..." Sesshomaru smirked and licked his lips, "perhaps you simply are growing comfortable as a girl", Ryoga tinged pink, "I am not!",she insisted, this caused Sesshomaru to laugh quietly, she really was adorable when she was embarassed. His voice was soft, "let's get home, I gotta get back to work anyway...", Ryoga giggled, "I thought it was your day off...", Sesshomaru looked at the ceiling with a smile, "I lied." For some reason Ryoga got the feeling that he just really wanted to leave, perhaps the people staring at them was finally registering on his radar.

"Alright", she replied lightly, watching Sesshomaru stand up after placing a few bills on the table as payment and taking his arm when he offered it. They had almost gotten out the door when-

"Ryoga!!!", the girl in question shrunk down immediatly knowing who it was and turned to see a very pissed off Ranma glaring at her from across the restaurant. Sesshomaru noticed in silence that her grip on his arm tightened and in turn a growl formed in his throat, this boy was getting rather annoying lately. Ryoga gave Ranma a discusted look and gently pushed Sesshomaru out the door, "ignore him", she muttered, Sesshomaru was more than happy to comply as he lead Ryoga out the door. Ranma fallowed angrilly, "Ryoga Hibiki!", Ryoga turned nonchelauntly, "what?" she asked in an annoyed tone, Ranma glared, "come home..." He said it with such a look on his face, he appeared to be a child who was being forced to appologize when he really didn't want to. Ryoga stuck her nose up and turned her back to him, "no", she said shortly and began to walk again. Suddenly Ryoga felt Ranma's hand wrap painfully tightly around her wrist, pulling her back, "Ryoga...", she jerked her arm away, "DON'T TOUCH ME!", when he didn't let go, she heard Sesshomaru growl. It was a low, ferel growl, pure anger directed at the offender, his voice was deadly, "leave the bitch alone...", Ranma glared at him then turned back to Ryoga, "come home..." Sesshomaru gave another growl and led Ryoga away, ignoring Ranma's angry yells as he glided down the street, Ryoga fallowing on his arm.