Disclaimer: I do not own the characters in this story, and do not profit from it in any way.
All rights belong to Rumiko Takahashi.
No copyright infringement intended.
A/N: Well, this is my first time publishing a fanfic.
This is almost drabble style, yet not.
Inu/Kags is the main pairing, but this is more then just their story!
We will see lots of characters. The story itself is somewhat eccentric, I really have no say in it! ;)
Please leave a review, to let me know if you like it!
The Shop
Chapter 1
Nestled in a quiet, older part of Tokyo, just a few blocks from the Northern High school, sat a quaint shop.
It's wasn't exactly large, though not small either. It was done up colourfully, and in no particular order, reminiscent of a child's art.
The sign was painted in cheerful sea greens and blues, the bold lettering have been repainted multiple times.
The shop had catered to all sorts of people for as long as anyone could recall.
It didn't have one particular purpose, but instead many; though no one could really tell you what they were.
Despite it's eccentricity, it saw a far amount of people.
Old and young, and most commonly, strange as it may seem, teenagers. It had a certain appeal that brought them over in their free time from the high school.
A calm, peaceful shop, sitting innocently there.
Yeah, right.
Two girls dressed in green and white school uniforms, chattered happily about everything and nothing, as they made their way down the sidewalk. One strode with the self assured gait of an athlete, dark chocolate hair caught up in a tail at the back of her head.
Despite her gentle face, she looked like she had seen plenty of tussles and come out on top.
Her friend on the other hand was practically the opposite.
Calm blue eyes, long black hair swaying with each step she took, and a more child like innocence.
Said girl hefted her book bag more comfortably on her shoulder and stared at the passing shops curiously.
"You sure there is a restaurant around here Sango?"
"Yup, those girls in class gave me detailed directions."
"That's funny, I've never heard of one around here. Is it new?"
Sango shook her head, hair flying with the motion. "It sounded like it's been there for a while." She shrugged one shoulder. "I figured it wouldn't hurt to try something new instead of going to WacDnalds for lunch again."
"Well, I'm all for it! Burgers get old after a while."
Sango quirked an eyebrow. "Weren't you saying the opposite last week Kagome?"
"Was I?"
Sango just sighed. "Anyway, I think it's just up ahead."
She was right. The shop in front of them was split in half with two entrances, one quite clearly for the restaurant. The other…..
"Gift shop?" Kagome asked, slightly baffled.
"According to that sign, 'Quality Knick Knacks.'"
"Okay? Sango, are you sure this is the right place?"
"Umm, yes?" Sango looked apprehensively up at the shop name. "Whatchamacallit? Seriously? Who in the world named it?"
"…I kinda like it…"
"Well, we're here, might as well check it out."
Fortifying herself for the worst she pushed the door.
It wouldn't budge.
They stared at it.
"Maybe you should pull?" Kagome suggested.
Sango pointed towards a little gold sign. "It says push!"
Kagome shrugged. "Try it anyway?"
"If this turns out to be some sort of joke…" Sango growled.
She yanked on the door only to have it fly open, sending her stumbling back, and nearly tripping over her own feet.
Kagome's hand flew to her mouth to stifle her laugh.
Sango let out a small shriek of frustration and stomped into the restaurant seething, Kagome hurrying to follow.
The inside was actually quite nice, done up in traditional Japanese style.
Various scrolls hung here and there, flowers were arranged on tables, and little statues sat in corners.
Behind the till you could see a little ways into the kitchen from under the noren.
There were some very 'not Japanese' things too. Like the tables and chairs or the country music playing quietly in the background.
"Welcome!" a cheery voice called out. It belonged to a young man with auburn hair tied back and green eyes.
He wore a patterned apron with the shop's name printed on it and a name tag cheerfully declaring him 'First mate Shippo.'
Sango picked her target. Striding over to him she shove a finger in his surprised face.
"What's the big idea with the door, huh?" She hissed.
"The door?" He looked confused for a moment. "Oh that! Isn't it great? Everyone falls for it, even those who have worked here for ages!" He grinned unabashedly.
"No, it's not great! Are you trying to chase away costumers?"
"No, actually." Before Sango could get another word in, he slipped behind the two and steered them further inside.
"Tell ya what, as an apology I'll get you something drink. On the house."
He ignored Sango's protests and arranged them at a little table right by the large front window.
"I would suggest our milkshakes, Pina Colada is my personal favourite, through the Strawberry Chocolate Chunk isn't bad either!"
"Oh, you really don't have to do that!" Kagome protested quickly.
"Course I do, can't have dissatisfied costumers, right miss?" He grinned cheekily at Sango.
She huffed and crossed her arms. It didn't seem to faze him in the least, as he folded his hands behind his back and looked at them expectantly.
Kagome glanced at her friend carefully. "Sango?"
"Oh, fine! I'll have the Pina Colada!" She glared at the waiter's victory smirk.
Kagome sighed in relief, and turned back to him. "Do you have vanilla?"
"You betcha! Be back in a jiffy!" He tossed another hundred watt smile at them and mad his way towards the back.
Kagome giggled at the expression on her friend's face. "Come on Sango, it's not so bad. Plus, we get free drinks! That sounds worth it to me."
"Yeah, yeah." She muttered deflating slightly.
Kagome just smiled, and looked around the shop. It was actually pretty full, and she was surprised to see a lot of her fellow class mates sitting around the cafe style tables.
"I didn't realize this place was so popular."
"No kidding, there's even boys in here!"
"Secret club?"
Sango snorted, then stared suspiciously at the window.
"Hey, I don't remember seeing a window out there."
"That's cause you didn't."
Sango and Kagome squeaked in unison and whipped their heads around to see the red head was back and grinning at them again.
Satisfied that he had scared them out of their wits, he set their shakes in front of them and handed them each a menu.
"It's a two-way mirror, quite fun." He chirped.
"Two-way…. seriously? Where'd you get it?"
He winked at Kagome. "Can't say."
Sango frowned. "Doesn't this place need to be dark? How is it working?"
"Trade secret."
He stepped back and gave them a mock bow. "Now, if you will excuse me ladies, I should really attend to my other costumers."
With that he spun on his heel and was gone.
Kagome stared after him. "Quite the character, that guy."
"You're telling me."
Kagome had been delighted to find that they offered foods from various different countries. She had happily picked out something Italian that she really couldn't pronounce, but their waiter assured her had something to do with stuffed chicken. What exactly, he didn't know.
She had then managed to convince Sango to try something Korean which apparently was the special of the day. Something with noodles.
Sango was just baffled that the small place had such a large selection.
The food arrived with a flourish, and Kagome had immediately declared herself in love, much to Sango's amusement.
"I can't believe I never knew about this place!" Kagome lamented, spearing another piece of chicken from her new favorite dish.
"Well, it is kind of tucked away back here."
"True." Kagome followed Sango's gaze out the window.
The street was quiet and had a homey feel about it. The sort of place she knew she would be visiting often.
She smiled at the thought. "I think we should come here all the time."
"I feel like I'm cheating on WacDnalds."
Kagome snickered. "Not cheating, graduating."
"Ooh, is that it?"
Just then their red headed waiter bounced over with the bill. "Wanna lolly pop? Two each since I like you so much."
"Minus the one in your mouth." Kagome corrected.
He went cross eyed for a moment, then gave up and shrugged. "One then."
Sango swiped the red one from his hand. "This one's mine buddy."
He pouted. "Aww, I like cherry!"
Kagome grinned, and grabbed the green one.
She was most definitely coming back.
A/N:
Don't know how often the updates will come. Could be in a day, could be in a month. Right now I'm inspired, sooooo...
