InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Can't Stay Away ❯ Chapter 2 - Meeting ( Chapter 2 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

At 8:55am Kagome was standing at Takahashi Consultants reception, waiting for Miroku. He saw the young woman and walked towards her.
"Hey! Early worm gets the bird, huh?"
Kagome giggled. "I was just too excited to sleep in and risk being late".
"Alright, let's get going then!"

Getting to the top floor, they reached a front desk and Miroku grinned at Inuyasha's secretary.

"Hey Keiko. Is the boss in his office?"
"Yep, been here since 7am, as usual".
"Great!"

Miroku and Kagome walked to Inuyasha's office and Miroku knocked once before barging in.

"Gooooood morning, boss!"
"Miroku, what did I tell you about…" Inuyasha's angry gaze turned to Kagome. He suddenly went from angry to awed. Kagome herself was overwhelmed, feeling an instant and unexplainable attraction towards the man standing behind his desk.
"Yeah yeah, sorry. Listen, I wanted to introduce you to a friend of mine. She just graduated college, having studied both medicine and business. She's looking for a place to start a career, so I thought the new job offering would be perfect for her. Would you take a look at her CV?"

Inuyasha managed to say something, after ogling Kagome for a bit.

"Sure, why not."
"Great! Kagome, this is THE Inuyasha Takahashi, or, as you may know, the boss. Inuyasha, this is Kagome Higurashi, the interviewee".

He looked at her for a little longer. She couldn't help but admire his beauty. Slightly muscular, defined body, manly but youngish facial features, gorgeous silver hair, perfect golden eyes and the most adorable ears on the top of his head. Slightly embarrassed, but still affected because of the way she felt when she first laid eyes on him, she shook the hand he offered her after he composed himself.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Takahashi."
"Pleasure to meet you too, Miss Higurashi."
She got a little self-conscious after the hand shake, for she felt something weird, although good, when they touched hands and he proceeded to ogle her for a second time in less than a minute.
After the introductions, Inuyasha put on his usual frowned face and invited Kagome to take a seat. Miroku told Kagome he would wait for the interview to be over on the outside and she nodded.

"So, I see you graduated from Tokyo University, top of the class. Impressive.",Inuyasha said, glancing at her résumé.
Kagome blushed. "Yes, I always liked studying there and couldn't wait to start working". Well, except for the week after graduation. I really needed a break."I also have high hopes for my future and I'm willing to work very hard to achieve my goals."

Inuyasha was impressed by the girl's determination and the fierce look in her eyes.

"Miss Higurashi, I think Miroku is right, although that's not something I say frequently. You could do well at this job. Hired."
Kagome gasped in disbelief. "Really? Thank you, Mr. Takahashi. You have no idea how happy I am to work for you. I'll do my best to help the company".
"I have no doubts about that, missHigurashi. Though I have to say, it's not an easy feat. But I'm sure you'll do fine."

After thanking him again, Kagome excused herself and walked out of Inuyasha's office. Beaming, she greeted Miroku.

"How's it going, coworker?"
"Congratulations! I knew you'd get it! Inuyasha is not THAT stupid!"
"I heard that!",Inuyasha said from inside his office.

Chuckling, Kagome and Miroku took off for a little tour.
He guided her through the building, showing her the offices and introducing her to some of her coworkers. It was a big company, taking over all of the 10-story building.  When they were done he invited her to lunch, so they could discuss some of the company's details and other technicalities.
She was very excited to get to work and put to practice what she had learned at school for so long. She already knew what she wanted to do and who she wanted to be career wise, so now it was all a matter of hard work and acquiring enough competence to reach her goals. Still, she couldn't deny she also felt excited about something else – working with Inuyasha daily.
Kagome and Miroku reached their destination, a small Italian restaurant right across from their building. They took a look at the menu and quickly placed their orders. They sat at a table and began talking.Miroku first told her all about Inuyasha's business, saying he started it over 80 years ago, with the help of his brother, Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru eventually got tired of the healthcare administration business and started his own company, of international trading. Inuyasha, with his centuries'old experience, had a hard time adjusting to the different times, but found out he was good at managing people and helping hospitals and healthcare institutions manage themselves. He explained that his choice was also influenced by his mother, Izayoi, who was a very kind lady who, back at Sengoku Jidai's era, would treat the sick and wounded whenever she could.Inuyasha didn't have many memories of her, but her being such a caring person stuck with him. Today, Inuyasha's company was the highest grossing consultant corporation in Asia, a fact that made the owner very proud, for he dedicated a lot of his time and mind to it.

"So, what do you think so far?",Miroku asked her.
"Well, I have to say, I didn't expect to like the place and the people there as much as I did. It seems to be a very professional yet friendly place to work at".

Miroku grinned.

"Yeah, it certainly is. We're all very nice, but very serious about our jobs. Well, there really isn't another way to be, considering who our boss is.

Kagome laughed and used the opportunity to get where she wanted.

"Speaking of which, he seems to be a very intense person".
"He is."Miroku said, sighing. "But he's a nice person, just a little short fused and demanding. But once you get to know him AND joke about him in his face, he kinda grows on you."Miroku said, grinning evilly.
"Really? Wouldn't expect him to be the kind of person with a reasonable sense of humor."

Miroku laughed heartedly.

"He isn't! But I am. Well, there's always a place and a time, but he knows we all mean well and respect him. Besides, he's been my friend for years, if I didn't get to annoy him once in a while, who would?"

After their meal, they headed back to the office and, saying their good byes, each got to their offices to begin working.
Kagome couldn't stop thinking about her morning and what Miroku said afterwards, but somehow she managed to clear her mind and get down to business.
After the day was over and everyone began clocking out, she decided to stay a while longer, to get to know what kind of work she would be doing everyday, and to also catch up on stuff that the other members of her team were working on.
At about 8pm she yawned, stretching her mouth to its limit, while also doing the same with her arms, waving above her head.
Inuyasha walked in her office at that exact moment.

"You were supposed to clock out a while ago, you know that?"

Startled, she let out a small scream before answering him and standing up.
"I-I'm sorry, sir. You caught me off guard. I thought I was alone."
"Well, ok, but that doesn't answer my question."
S-Sorry. Well, since it's my first day, I thought I might as well catch up on everything, so I wouldn't stay so far behind.

Inuyasha liked her answer. He always appreciated a dedicated worker. He, however, was not willing to let her know that.

"Well, I guess that makes sense, but not necessary. You want a ride?"
"O-oh, that's okay, sir. I have a friend coming up to take me home."

That didn't go down well with Inuyasha, although he didn't quite know why. He gave her a small frown.

"Good. See you tomorrow", he said dryly.
"Good night, sir", she said a little upset at his dryness.
"Oh, and Kagome?"
"Yes?"
"Stop calling me 'sir'. It makes me feel goddamn old. Inuyasha is fine."
"O-okay, will do... Inuyasha", she said with a small smile.

He nodded and left.
She couldn't help but smile to herself, stupidly.Well, that wasn't so bad.