InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Can't Stay Away ❯ Chapter 3 - Girlfriend ( Chapter 3 )

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

The next day started early for Kagome, since she was determined to arrive at work early in the morning, to get a head start.
Arriving at 6:30am, she was surprised to see the lights of Inuyasha's office on.
The door was slightly open and she knocked and peaked her head in, knowing, because of his dog's hearing, her boss was already aware of her presence before she even walked through the door.
Seeing his hears twitching slightly, she greeted him with a smile.

"Good morning, Inuyasha".
"Good morning, Kagome", he nodded.

She took her way to her office and started her computer, mildly cheerily.

Lunchtime came and went, Kagome never leaving her desk. She munched on an apple, preparing herself for her staff meeting in a couple of hours. First staff meeting and I'm still not quite sure what I'm doing...

Stepping into the boardroom, she was glad to be the first one to get there. She took a few minutes to get ready and settled herself in, being soon joined by her coworkers and her boss.

"Okay, so we have to discuss our last semester's numbers", Inuyasha said seriously. "I did not like them and think it's time to take it up a notch."

Some people nodded and whispered.

"So, with that being said, I want a plan. I want to breach out even further. It's time we star thinking about the next thing. I want ideas, plans. New business associations, clients,new marketing strategy. Anything. I want them brought to me next week. The ones that deserve further analysis will be awarded.

Everyone started whispering excitedly.
Before wrapping it up, Inuyasha took a glance at Kagome, making her feel a little lightheaded.

"That's all, people. Start workin'."

Kagome went home that night still thinking about the meeting. She really wanted to come up with something worthy of an award, but thought she had no chance. It was only her second day at the job AND she was a recent graduate. How could she top all of her coworkers at something that difficult?
However, she wasn't going to give up. She was determined to create something good, even if it wasn't award-worthy.

Well, it is my job, after all. I have to at least try and do it right.

Laying on her bed, she started going through some ideas on her mind, until sleep took over.
The next morning, she woke up, got ready, waved her mom, brother and jii-chan goodbye and took the train to work. She had an idea overnight, something that she thought would be a good start to the new plan Inuyasha wanted to implement on the company. She spent good part of her morning working on it, oblivious to her surroundings.

Until a high pitched voice took her out of her rêverie.

"HI BABY! I MISSED YOU!"

She then heard Inuyasha's voice.

"Hi, Kikyo". Kagome peaked through her door to the front desk of the floor and saw Inuyasha give the gorgeous woman a quick peck on the lips. She grimaced. What the hell?

"Did you miss me, sweety?",Kikyo asked gushy.
"Uh, of course", Inuyasha said, a little embarrassed. "Why did you come by?"
"Well, duh, I came by to see my handsome boyfriend, that's why". That caused another grimace from Kagome, who was still listening intently to their conversation. "I also came by to take you to lunch! Now how lucky are you to have such a great girlfriend?",Kikyo said, grinning.
"I, uh… can't. I'm too busy and I have a meeting in an hour".

Kikyo frowned and Kagome couldn't help but smile lightly.I guess being gorgeous won't get you everywhere.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU CAN'T HAVE LUNCH WITH ME? I'M YOUR GIRLFRIEND, YOU HAVE TO TAKE ME TO LUNCH WHEN I, SO CONSIDERING, STOP BY YOUR OFFICE!"

Inuyasha looked a little pissed at having someone speak that loudly at him.

"Let's talk in my office, Kikyo".

They closed the door and, after two minutes, walked out, with Inuyasha looking annoyed and Kikyo smiling broadly, with a victorious look on her face.

"Keiko, I'm going out for lunch. I'll be back before the meeting."Inuyasha quickly glanced at Kagome's office door, although he didn't know why he did that.
"Sure, boss."

The couple left and Kagome kept wondering why she didn't know Inuyasha had a girlfriend.

A few minutes later, Miroku came by and knocked on Kagome's open door.

"Hey Kags, wanna grab lunch?"
"Sure, I'm starving!"

Taking their seat at the same restaurant as their last meal together, Kagome went straight to what was on her mind.

"So, I didn't know Inuyasha had a girlfriend. I mean, it does make sense, with him being good looking, rich and famous. But I would never see him with someone like Kikyo."

"I know… they've been together for almost two years. Of course she's beautiful, but no one knows what he sees in her. I guess he's kinda unlucky in love. After all, he's a few centuries old and he hasn't got hitched yet. He's had long term relationships, but always with women who didn't quite seem to be right for him, you know? Always the slutty, immature types." Miroku sighed.
Kagome laughed. "Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks she's a little slutty. But why can't he find someone who's right for him?"
Miroku's expression turned serious as he starting talking. "Well, with Kikyo and a few others, I know why it didn't or won't work out. Although he's a little bit in denial, he knows they don't accept him fully."
Kagome was surprised to hear that. "What do you mean?"
"They are always bothered by the fact he's a hanyou".
"Really?! I mean, at other times throughout his life, it makes sense. But nowadays, youkais and, obviously, hanyous aren't frowned upon."
"Yes, they aren't. But that doesn't mean everybody likes them. I mean, racism still exists, towards every kind of "unusual" being. Besides, liking them doesn't exactly entail marrying them and having a family with them. "

Kagome thought about what Miroku just said and answered.

"I guess you're right. I just can't understand why. Like I said, he has many reasons to be attractive to these women. Besides, who wouldn't want to rub those cute little ears?", Kagome said, smirking.
Miroku chuckled. "Whatever floats your boat. Although, I know for a fact Kikyo would be glad to have those ears removed…"
"You can't be serious!", she gasped.
"Well, maybe not remove them, but she certainly doesn't like them. She refuses to touch them, which bothers Inuyasha a little…"
"I can certainly see why it does. It is a part of him, something that he shouldn't be embarrassed by."
Miroku nodded. "And that, my friend, is why Kikyo is FOR SURE not right for him".