InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Can't Stay Away ❯ Chapter 4 - Breakthrough ( Chapter 4 )

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

Kagome was working on a new business strategy for the company for the last six days. She and her coworkers were supposed to hand their new ideas to Inuyashauntil tomorrow. She was excited to see if he was going to like it. She knew it wasn't anything that good, but it could maybe get some suggestions and she would learn a lot nonetheless. She went to Miroku's office and asked for his opinion. When he finished reading the papers, he made a whistling sound.

"Kagome, your idea is actually very good. I know it's not my field, but those strategies seem plausible AND good. I don't know what the others will come with, but I'm sure yours will be up to it".
"Thanks, Miroku! I'm really looking forward to any feedback I might get. How about your plan?"
Miroku laughed. "Inuyasha knows I'm a lazy ass employee who doesn't give a shit to awards. Those kind of meetings you guys had are for you, young, fresh fools. "
Kagome laughed. "Alright, get it. Well, I'm going to hand these to Inuyasha then. I know others have already and it looks like he makes his decision on the spot. I saw some leave his office crying, others saying he liked their idea".
"Yep, that's our boss. Heartless bastard. Doesn't spare a soul."Miroku was smirking.
"Great, thanks for the pep talk, see you later". Kagome laughed and went towards Inuyasha's office.

Knocking once, she heard him say come in and opened the door. Inuyasha looked busy, typing in his computer furiously, seemingly unaware of Kagome's presence. He finished typing and looked up, surprised at seeing who was standing there.

"Oh, Kagome, sorry. Huh, take a seat, please".
Kagome smiled, liking the fact she caught him a little off guard for a second. "I came by to present my idea to you", she said.
"Sure, I'm looking forward to it", he said, looking intensely at her.

A little shy, Kagome had to stop for a second to regain her confidence. When she did, she started telling him about her idea, confidently, but with no trace of arrogance.

"I have to say, it's a really great idea", Inuyasha finally said once she was done presenting.
Kagome gasped. "R-really? Thank you, I'm glad you liked it".
"Yes, I did, and I think it's one of the best ideas so far. I'm going to put you on the 'best list' and, at our corporate party next month, we'll announce the winners", Inuyasha said
"Thank you, Inuyasha. That means a lot to me", she said, smiling.
"You are really something, you know?", he asked, making her frown a little.
"Excuse me?"
Inuyasha gave her a little smile and said "Well, it's not everyday we see someone do so good in less than two weeks at the job. I think we should expect great things from you. I know I do." As soon as he said that, his face became serious.
Kagome felt a rush run through her body and nodded. She quickly got up and went to the door. Before grabbing the knob, she turned and said: "I hope I won't disappoint you, Inuyasha".
With his signature intense gaze, he said: "I know you won't."

Kagome didn't know what to do when she reached her desk. She wanted to scream, run and… kiss Inuyasha? Nah, just a hug.Not really, no, a kiss is better. What is wrong with me?,she thought, grimacing at herself.

Throughout the month, there was only one thing on Kagome's mind. Well, maybe two. First, the award. Second, that conversation she had with Inuyasha. His face kept popping on her mind and she wasn't sure why. Maybe it was because of the anxiety she was feeling because of the award? Yeah, that's probably it. Thank God the corporate party is only in a couple of days.
Kagome was too caught up on her work to notice the figure standing at her office door. When she did, she saw Inuyasha smiling at her.

"Hello, Kagome."
"Hi, Inuyasha."
"Everything ready for the party?"
"Huh, sure, looking forward to it".
"Good. Hey, I've been meaning to ask you. Keiko said you'd be bringing a date to the party. Is it your boyfriend?"
Kagome gasped. "Y-Yes. Why, is there a problem? I can always tell him not to go".
Inuyasha laughed. "Of course not, there is not a problem. I just saw his name on the list and wanted to know who it was. It's Hobo, right?"
"Hojo, actually".
"Alright, see you two there, then".
"Sure thing", she said smiling.
"Say hi to Homo for me!"
"HOJO!"

The next morning, Kagome was at Inuyasha's desk, trying to understand a current crisis with one of the hospitals they worked for. She was leaning on his table, as he was showing her some numbers on his computer.

"So, I think we should have a meeting with the Director and…"
"HI BABY!"

Inuyasha instantly frowned and Kagome couldn't help but make a disgusted face as Kikyo entered his office and went behind his desk, sitting on his lap and giving him a kiss, without ever acknowledging Kagome's presence.

"Hi, Kikyo. I'm busy right now", said Inuyasha.
"Oh, come on. Don't you have a little time in your schedule to fit in a little fun with your girlfriend?",Kikyo said seductively.
Inuyasha pushed her gently off his lap and introduced Kagome to Kikyo, who only now looked at the former's direction.
"Nice to meet you, Kikyo".
"Why haven't I seen you here? Are you an intern?",Kikyo said, bemused.
"Kikyo, no, she's our new junior consultant assistant, and a very good one, I must say", Inuyasha interjected.
"Of course", Kikyo said waving off her hand in Kagome's direction. "So, lunch?"
"I can't, I said I'm busy. Besides, the party is tomorrow, don't you have stuff to do before it?",Inuyasha said expectantly.
"I'm fortunate enough to not need advanced preparing for a party, sweety. Don't you think? All I need is to put on a dress to look amazing. Or take it off…",Kikyo said while twirlingInuyasha's tie around her finger.
"Okay, I think you should go and talk to Keiko instead, don't you think? I'm really busy right now".
"Alright, I'll go to the spa then. Nothing wrong with a little pampering, don't you think? I deserve it".
"Have fun".
"Bye baby, see you tomorrow night".

When Kikyo finally left, Inuyasha sighed in relief and sat on his chair, a little embarrassed.

"I'm sorry. She can be really pushy sometimes. She doesn't understand the concept of 'busy'."
Kagome smiled. "That's okay, let's just get this over with and then maybe we get to actually have a lunchtime", she said.
He nodded and they started discussing the problem at hand again.

The day of the party was relatively quiet at the office. Everyone left early to get ready. Kagome stayed until a few minutes before clock out, grabbing her things as she saw Inuyasha coming to her door.

"Hey, I thought you had left already. I thought women needed like 24 hours to get ready to a party?", he said.
Kagome laughed. "We usually do, except when we are swamped at work. I'm leaving now, hoping to get ready in time".
"Oh, then, hurry up, the party won't be the same without you".
She felt butterflies in her stomach and smiled. "I'll get there on time".
"Good. See you soon then".
"Bye".

Hojo picked up Kagome and almost drooled when he saw her. She had borrowed a dress from Sango, who was also going with Miroku, although it seemed like it was custom made for her. It was a floor-length red lace mermaid-style dress, which hugged Kagome's body down to her knees and then opened slightly at the bottom. The neckline showed a little cleavage, with a sweetheart cut, and her hair was loose, the dark tresses slightly waved at the bottom half. The make-up was light, only highlighting her brown eyes.

They arrived on time for the party and were shown to their table, which was a couple of tables away from Inuyasha's, who was sitting beside Kikyo, who was wearing a bright orange bandage dress, way too tight. Miroku and Sango were already at the same table as Kagome and Hojo.

"Woohoo, let's get this party started, the winner has arrived!",Miroku said, waving his hands up.
Sango poked him lightly at his ribs and smiled at her friend, before giving her a quick kiss on the cheek. "You look amazing! You should keep this dress, it looks waaay better on you than it ever did on me".
"Sango, NO dress will ever beat the sight of your naked body, especially when you're… OW!",Miroku got interrupted before he could finish his sentence. He proceeded to his sore head.
"Don't mind him, Kagome. Anyway, excited for tonight?", Sango said.
"Yes, very. I'm happy just to be here, this looks so glamourous", Kagome said, looking at the giant ballroom.
"And you certainly look like you belong here", Hojo told her, winking.

Kagome waved him off and laughed awkwardly. As she did it, she didn't realize Inuyasha had come to their table.
"Good evening", he said.
"Oh, hi. Sorry, Inuyasha, this is Hojo.Hojo, Inuyasha".
"Nice to meet you, sir. I'm Kagome's boyfriend", Hojo said.
Kagome grimaced a little, realizing she didn't say Hojo was her boyfriend.
"Nice to meet you too. I have to greet other people, but please, enjoy yourselves. Oh, and, Kagome, you look beautiful", Inuyasha said with a little smile, leaving four people stunned.

After having a few cocktails and food, everyone looked upon the stage, as Inuyasha started giving his speech.

"So, needless to say, all of those who made the list are deserving of this award. Unfortunately, only five will be given the five hundred thousand yen award…", the crowd gasped, "… and, of course, the opportunity to have their ideas put into practice. So, without further ado, here are the winners".

Inuyasha started saying the names of the winners and they all looked surprised and touched to be receiving such an honor.Inuyasha greeted each one of them, shaking their hands and giving them a golden plate.When it was time to announce the last winner, he paused.

"And last, but certainly not least, the last award goes to Miss Kagome Higurashi".

Kagome gasped, as did everyone at her table, and the crowd began clapping. As she stumbled to get up and make her way to the stage, Inuyasha smiled. Offering her hand for her to shake, she gave him a sincere smile, thanking him. Still holding her hand and struggling to let it go, he leaned and whispered in her ear:

"Red is my favorite color".