Chapter 1
Thoughts 'Italic'
After being married for three years, Inuyasha cheated on Kagome. Eight months later, Kagome is divorced and Her friends and family are trying to set her up with all these different men.
Sesshoumaru has just gotten divorced and is not really eager to start dating again. When his friend start setting him up, he gets dragged into the dating world again.
"Here Kags, take a look at this, I think you'll like this guy. His name's Kin. He's hot, smart, and financially secure. Plus, he has a nice ass." Sango said. "He's also just divorced. Phone number's on the back."
Kagome sighed and took a picture. This 'Kin' did look kind of cute, but looks were not everything. After three years in a disaster of a marriage, she had definitely learned that the hard way. She trudged over to the fridge and stuck the picture next to all the many other pictures her friends and family gave her.
"Kagome, sweetie, you have to move on. Moping around isn't going to solve anything at all. There's life after divorce," her mother proclaimed, although she had never been divorced before.
"Mom's right, you know?" piped Kagome's little brother, Souta, as he petted Mokona. "The longer you wait the harder it'll be. Especially when your looks are starting to go down hill." That latter comment received many evil glares, a warning look from his mother, and a slap upside the head from his sister.
'Wish they hadn't said that,' she thought, but she knew it was true, even what Souta said about her looks (though she would never admit to any of it). As much as it was painful to say, she and Inuyasha had never really happy with each other. Plus, it had already been eight months since their divorce. So why the big deal over this? That question, she probably would never solve.
Kagome thought off all those nights where Inuyasha did not come home until 6 in the morning. All those wearisome times, where all they would do was argue and ignore each other.
Everyone in the kitchen, noticing her mental struggles at that moment, decided to leave. One by one, they muttered goodbyes, and headed towards the front door.
"Call me if you need any thing Kags!" Sango gave Kagome a big hug. She waved goodbye and walked out the door with her husband, Miroku (who did not waste a moment to slap her in the backside).
She watched them leave and closed the door after them and sighed of relief. 'Calm down, Kagome…they're only trying to help…but god do they get on my nerves sometimes.' She walked back to the kitchen muttering to herself about her bothersome friends and family. She slowly sat down at the table, picked up the newspaper on the table and absentmindedly flipping to the personals. Many seemed quite stupid and hopeless. Finally one caught her eye.
HONEST, HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC, old-fashioned gentleman seeking lady friend who enjoys elegant dining, dancing and the slow bloom of affection. WM, n/s, young 50s, widower, loves dogs, children and long meandering bicycle rides.
The ad jumped out. There wasn't much competition. Kagome cautiously reread the ad, checking for any minor flaws that would turn her off the article. Finally, she circled the ad in red pen, and then tore it out or the paper carrying it over to her computer and typed a response quickly, before she could change her mind:
Dear Sir:
You sound too good to be true, but perhaps we could have a cup of coffee together anyways. I am a WF, divorced, late 20, who loves dogs and children, but does not happen to have either.
-Cautiously Optimistic
She read over her reply a few times. 'I must be really desperate, replying to a personal ad of a 50-some-odd-year-old man. I can't believe I'm doing this!' Satisfied with what she had written, Kagome walked to the mailbox. She dropped her letter (which was to the County Connections offices, which would forward it to that 50-some-odd-year-old man) down the shoot. Kagome watched as her letter floated down into the pile of many different letters. Sighing tryingly, she then started walking back to her house and patiently waited for a reply. Maybe this time, fate would work on her side.
Hello Everyone!
I'm hoping you like it so far:) I tweaked and editted this chapter. Sorry I haven't updated in SUCH a long time. I'm hoping to start writing again.
Itoshii Miko