This is a Bad Idea

Blanket Disclaimer:Inuyasha and its characters are created by Rumiko Takahashi. This fanfiction has been written for entertainment purposes only and without intention of infringing upon any copyright.

"Come on Kagome, please do this one favor for me! I promise, I'll never ask you for anything again," pleaded Kikyo with her twin sister Kagome as she followed her around the apartment. Kagome had heard this tone of voice before: whenever Kikyo had overbooked herself with one of her "business clients" which were her boyfriends, she would ask Kagome to cover for her. Kagome had always covered for her. In high school and in college, even more recently at her job for a few days, even on select dates. No one ever really noticed since they were almost identical except in behavior. She never really had a problem with it, getting to take a step away from teaching her art classes to do something else. But this time, she was crossing the line. Kikyo was asking Kagome to take her place with her live-in boyfriend Inuyasha for two weeks, since she will be gone on a cruise with her newest flavor of the month. The thing was Inuyasha was a half-demon, and could easily smell the difference in the two. It wasn't because Kagome was hopelessly, head-over-heels, heart-poundingly in love with him… nope…definitely not.

"Kikyo, no. I didn't mind switching with in school for you to get good grades, or even at your job a couple of times or for the occasional date, but this is a bad idea. He can smell the difference between us and he can smell lies. Not only that but our temperament is completely different. And let's not forget about sex Kikyo, just what am I supposed to say about that huh? Also, my sense of style is not as demur as yours. What if he comes home before I've had the chance to shower after one of my art classes? He went to college with us you know, it's not like he would have a hard time telling us apart," Kagome reprimanded, hoping Kikyo would come to her senses.

"Kagome, all of those issues are easily solved. Smell? Use my perfume, or you could go without. He has never smelled my natural scent so that shouldn't be a problem. For lies, tell half-truths, they confuse him. As far as temperament goes- be yourself, but don't go overboard. He will know something is up if you do. Sense of style? Dress in my clothes when he's home, and dress as yourself while he's away. As far as the art classes, tell him it's a new hobby. Oh yeah, the sex bit……he won't have physical intercourse because that would mean that he would be mated to you. But he will probably want oral, so you can always tell him that your period is on, or that your tired or go to sleep before he gets there. The worst that can happen is that he pleasures you and you like it- I personally would consider that as payment enough to do this sissy. Besides, if I remember correctly, you were the one with the huge crush on him in school were you not? He just decided to come up to me instead," Kikyo giggled as she plopped down on Kagome's bed.

"Ki, please- reconsider. Is this guy really worth risking your relationship with Inuyasha for? I mean, he worships the ground that you walk on. He loves you. You said yourself that he has talked about marrying you. Why won't you let this other guy go? If Inuyasha were to find out he would be devastated. You remember what happened last time you guys broke up? He got into a fight with his half-brother and almost cut his arm off. Their dad was not pleased. Please sissy don't make me do this," Kagome pleaded as she plopped down beside her.

"Oh, that reminds me Kaggie, there is a dinner that his father is holding this Saturday to celebrate Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha taking over the company and him retiring. You have to be there. I think that is where he is going to ask me to marry him. This is why you must be there, sissy. It's not everyday a girl gets engaged," Kikyo smiled.

"Except you Ki, you've had like five offers, not including Inuyasha's. Therefore, you should be the one to accept it. It's a once in a lifetime thing and you two can look back on this memory forever. Is this guy really worth risking that?" she questioned, turning to look at her twin.

"Kaggie, Naraku is all the man I never knew I wanted and has more money that I could even imagine. Yashie is a corporate millionaire; Naraku has a country, a FREAKING COUNTRY. I think the choice is pretty much made. If he weren't already married then I would be the next queen; Oh well, such is life. Kaggie, why are you refusing this so adamantly? You're not still crushing on Yashie are you?" Kikyo questioned with her eyes narrowed.

"No, Ki, I don't have a crush on Inuyasha, OK- so can we drop this?" Kagome said, exasperated.

"Kaggie, please for me? I'll do anything you want. Anything! Just name it. Please, I'm begging you. This is my last trip with Naraku, I promise. It's like a Farewell trip to my jet set life before I become someone's…. wife," she said sullenly.

"You promise this is your last trip? I really mean it. I don't want him to get hurt," said Kagome.

"Scout's honor sissy. I really do love Yashie you know…. that's why I'm doing this. I don't want to hurt him," said Kikyo with a pout.

"So long as you are not going to hurt him, then I'll do it," Kagome sighed.

"You will? Thanks sis, you're the best twin a girl could ask for," Yelled Kikyo as she hugged her.

"I'm your only twin. Now how long do I have before I have to be there?" She asked.

"Only a few hours. He will be returning back from his business trip tomorrow afternoon, so this will give me plenty of time to teach you about make-up and things before I leave for my trip at 2pm today."

"Kikyo! It's 10 am, do you realized that it takes at least 30 minutes to get to your side of town? I haven't even packed!!! How do you expect me to know everything you guys do if you don't give me enough time to practice?" shrieked Kagome as she slammed her face into her hands.

"It's simple Kaggie, just be the me you always portray me to be: aloof, sexy, bossy and a little bitchy- Guys like it when you're a little bitchy. The make-up is a breeze, most of the time he will be away anyway, so you can just relax and be yourself. Is there anything else you're worried about?"

"I guess not since you have everything planned," said Kagome as she stood to get her bags.

"Sissy, think of this as the adventure of a lifetime……" said Kikyo enthusiastically as she stood to help her pack.

"Yeah, a lifetime…." She said quietly, wondering what the hell she had just gotten herself into.

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Kagome sat up on her knees and admired her handiwork. The floor and the counters were sparkling, the house smelled of Lemon Pledge. The windows were streak free and the house no longer smelled of stale cigarette smoke- a habit that Kikyo picked up and hid from Inuyasha. She couldn't believe her eyes when she walked into the disaster area they called a condo. Kikyo insisted that it was fine and that she hires a maid service daily to clean the house- also something Inuyasha wasn't aware of. The last straw was when she opened the refrigerator and found nothing but yogurt and spoiled milk. She stated that Inuyasha preferred to eat out or she would hire a private chef for when they stayed home, so she never bothered to cook- Kagome figured it was the other way around. She told Kikyo that she will do the cleaning herself and cooking herself, to which Kikyo started to argue. Kagome then gave her the ultimatum: either she cleans the house and cooks when she feels like it, or Kikyo can stay here in these subpar living quarters with dust and germs. Kikyo of course let Kagome have her way, but reminded her that Inuyasha wouldn't care anyway. Kagome asked Kikyo what she did for fun, and her response was - 'Spa, shop, party, sleep, repeat' - as she gathered her bags for her trip, which then led to her finding out that her and Inuyasha barely spent time together as a couple. And when they did spend time together, they were either doing separate things or things of a sexual nature.

She couldn't wait for Kikyo to leave so she could strip down to her jogging pants and tank top for cleaning. Cleaning was so cathartic and it help her release whatever tension she held when she wasn't painting. The same with cooking. She was just starting to smell the lasagna and garlic bread she made, letting her know it was almost ready. Her wine was being chilled, and soon after she was done cleaning the last of the baseboards she will have her shower. She wrung out the scrubber in the bucket of cleaning materials and began to clean a particularly stubborn spot on the floor as the conversation she had with her sister three hours ago replayed in her head.

'I don't know why you're putting forth so much effort for two weeks, Sissy. It's not like he's even going to notice''You're wrong Ki. He will. And it will make you look like the best potential wife ever.'

'I already know he's going to propose so the added extra work isn't needed.''You suspect Ki, not know for sure. What I'm doing can only help things, not harm them.''You got a point there Kaggie. But don't get all mad if he doesn't notice your effort.'

'Noted. Also, Sissy, be careful on your trip. See you in two weeks,'

Kagome was so focused on her cleaning that she didn't hear the door open and see Inuyasha walk into the condo, hours ahead of when he was supposed to arrive. She also didn't hear when he sat his luggage and briefcase down to sniff the scent of lemony clean and Italian herbs. She didn't get a chance to see the look on his face of pure shock and amazement as he stared at her nearly perfect rear in the air, scrubbing furiously at the spot on the floor that wouldn't come up. She wouldn't see how he undid his tie, unbuttoned the first few buttons on his shirt, took of his coat, and took is hair out of the ponytail that Kikyo insisted that he wear. She didn't notice the echo that sounded as he walked across the floor toward her or as he stood behind her watching her concentrate on the tiny spot on the floor. What she did notice however is when he picked her up in his arms and turned her to kiss him.

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The kiss was everything she imagined it would be- soft, teasing, and sweet with an undercurrent of passion. She couldn't control herself as she kissed him back with a little more passion than she should have as she wrapped her arms around him. She also couldn't control the way she felt in this moment, how desperately she wanted him and how she wished he loved her. His hands roamed her body freely, showing her how much he needed her too. She should stop, she needed to stop, but for just one moment, she felt like he was hers. The thought that she was betraying Kikyo gave her the strength to stop frantically kissing mess that was them. She broke the kiss and stared at him- his long silvery hair, strong jawline, golden eyes that were heavy with lust, and those cute puppy dog ears that were perched on top of his head- forever turning, staying alert. It was no denying it…. She was in love with him. Not just love- but gut wrenching, heart breaking, sucker punched in the throat, soul consuming love. The once in a lifetime, this is it, type and he was with her twin sister. He put a hand against her cheek and was about to kiss her again until the food timer dinged. "I should get that," she stated as she lowered herself from the counter (how did they even get there?) and between him and it to free herself to get to the stove.

"So Kikyo, this is the first time I've seen you in sweats. I wasn't aware you even owned a pair," He said casually as he stood behind her.

"Yeah, I only wear them when I'm cleaning, which is usually why you don't see them," she stated coolly, not looking at him. It wasn't a lie; She did only wear them when she was cleaning, and since she lived by herself, he never saw them.

"I also wasn't aware that you could cook either. You're always insistent that we eat elsewhere," He stated, wrapping his arms around her waist.

"I... I do, but usually for myself. I wasn't expecting you back home so soon," she said as she stiffed at his touch, once again being careful not to give anything away.

"Yeah, well," he started as he bent down to kiss her neck, "I wrapped up my deal a little early. We haven't been spending much time together, so I figured that we could go out to dinner or something...but I came home to something much better. "

"Oh-oh yeah, what is that?" she asked nervously.

"Well, that would be you Kagome," He said with a smirk as he whispered in her ear.

"Did...did you just call me Kagome?" she asked quietly, afraid of his answer.

"I did Kagome. Did you honestly think I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between you and your ridiculous sister? What type of fool do you take me for?" He asked accusingly.

"I, uh, I'm sorry Inuyasha. I really am. I was only doing this because I didn't want you to get hurt. I can understand if you're mad at me, but don't be mad at Kikyo. She loves you and didn't want you to be alone," Kagome said sadly.

"Your sister's full of shit and you know it wench. She's with Naraku again huh? It's bad enough that bastard rubs it in my face every chance he gets- 'Hey Inu-mutt how's Kikyo? Is she still as hot as she was last week? Still haven't banged her yet? I don't care if you plan on marrying her, as long as she knows that I come first'- it gets old. I caught her last week plotting this little venture with him without her knowing. She had the nerve to call both of us unsuspecting dopes; Me for not 'knowing' about the affair and you for doing whatever she says," he growled as he turned and walked toward the couch.

"First off, I'm no one's wench. Secondly, how dare you talk about my sister that way to me. And lastly, she was fully expecting you to propose to her! I maybe naive but I know my sister does love you in her own way," she said as she followed behind him.

"Listen Wench, I will call you a wench whenever I want because you're mine," he stated as he sat on the couch and kicked his feet up on the freshly cleaned coffee table, causing Kagome's right eye to slightly twitch. "Secondly, you sister loves my money, my status, and a certain thing that I can do with my mouth- but not me."

"A- I belong to no one. B- whatever issues you and my sister have, I will no longer be apart of. I'm leaving. And C- get your feet off the coffee table. You're half dog demon, not an animal," she said as she smacked his feet off the table.

"Kagome, I hate to tell you this, but you're not leaving. I let you get away 6 years ago in college, I'll be fucking damned if you slip through my fingers this time. The situation with your sister is irrelevant; It's you- it's always been you- and mates don't leave mates damn it!!" he growled angrily as he glared at her.

"Mates, Inuyasha? Let me tell you what mates don't do. Mates don't make promises to be together forever, then turn around and sleep with their mate's twin sister. Mates don't lead you on for months at a time to only drop the other at a whim. Mates don't break each other's hearts and leave the other mate in love with them, making it painful for the other mate to even be in the same room as them... I knew this was a bad idea. I'm leaving Inuyasha. Goodbye," She yelled at him as she stomped toward his bedroom to get her things.

"Don't you dare walk away from me Kagome. You know how I feel about you walking away from me. I swear to Kami Kagome if you walk in that bedroom..." He yelled, frustrated, as he stalked after Kagome.

"DO WHATEVER YOU'RE THREATENING TO DO INUYASHA! Nothing can be worse that what I go through daily anyway," She yelled as tears streamed down her face as she stepped inside of the bedroom.

Before Kagome could comprehend what happened, she felt herself being wrapped up protectively in Inuyasha's arms and being laid down on the bed with her face in his chest. She struggled and fought against him, beating his chest with her fist as he held her to him. Soon, she was gripping his shirt and crying into his chest as he gently stroked her hair. She didn't even realize when she had fallen asleep, or when he tucked her under the covers too. He kissed her on the forehead and went into the Livingroom to the wet bar to fix him a drink and think about how he was going to show Kagome he loved her, and how the hell he was going to get rid of Kikyo.

'Kagome is right. This was a terrible fucking idea' he thought to himself as he drank is first glass of scotch for the night.

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