Various x Reader

Modern Dating Series: Sesshomaru [Inuyasha]

Sesshomaru x Reader   

C|TW: None

    As a young rich man running an empire he isn't going to date just anybody. For starters if you're one of his workers, regardless of which business you're a part of, he isn't going to start a romantic relationship. Business and pleasure aren't meant to be mixed, it'll only lead to complications and due to his stern methods of keeping his workers in line it's best not to date your boss. Especially if you're part of Sesshomaru's crime syndicate.    

   That doesn't mean he's avoiding your average person working nine to five either. He'd date a barista, fast food worker, sales associate, etc; you just can't be on his payroll. Sesshomaru may seem picky and shallow but he's honestly not. He'd prefer for his partner to be your average person since he wants to avoid being in the public eye anyway. The last thing he needs is a social media influencer, or actor dragging him out of the shadows, accidentally exposing information that'll dig up his well-hidden secrets. Could you imagine a TikTok influencer being the reason government officials have finally caught up to Sesshomaru?   

   Because of his priorities, Sesshomaru is never looking out for a potential partner and is always focusing on his current circle and work life. You'd have to be the one making your feelings obvious in the sense that you'd ask him out for coffee after seeing him pass by often, or starting a simple conversation as you're both standing in an elevator. He isn't as rude as he used to be, he'd take you up on the offers if you pique his interest. The change is also nice since he forgets to treat himself to a change in scenery.   

   Once you've made your presence known to Sesshomaru he's going to do a full background check on you and your family just to be sure you're not another agent. There have been times when undercover cops would try to gain intel through false friendships and whatnot. He'd usually ghost them upon finding out because harming them would only raise suspicion. So hopefully you're not related to any cops, detectives, or anyone involved in law enforcement. For your sake, you'd better be disowned or separated in some way because if not, Sesshomaru is already done with you.   

   Please don't act like you didn't know he could be busy or leave at any point depending on the situation. Before getting serious, as in the minute you met, he mentioned that his work takes up a significant amount of his time. Since he's only recently begun working it'll be a couple of years before he's granted more downtime. The minute you start bringing up his schedule and complaining about not having quality time, Sesshomaru is done. One thing about him, he's not planning dates he knows he'll miss, and he doesn't promise time he knows he won't have. Anything he's promised is definitely put first because he doesn't want to seem unreliable.   

   Regardless of his work, Sesshomaru does make time for you and never leaves you hanging when you need him. Don't act as if he's purposely putting work first because I promise you, he's counting down the days until he's finally able to step back enough to enjoy his wealth and have more time for his friends and lover. If you're not capable of waiting for that day that's fine too, he's not going to ask you to stay when you're not happy. That's why he wants to be with a partner that can handle being unable to see him often.