Discliamer: I do not own 'Inuyasha', nor will I ever own the show or characters. I wish I did, but I don't. I never will. Oh well. All aspects of 'Inuyasha' are the property to Rumiko Takahashi. I just came up with the plot. Oh, and if anyone says that this seems similar to 'Coyote Ugly', it's purely coincidence. I didn't get the idea for the story from that movie at all. I also don't own 'Coyote Ugly'. Not mine.
Warnings: This story is rated 'R', 'NC-17', 'M' for good reason. It does contain explicit dance scenes, vulgar language, sexual situations, sexual content, lemons, limes, marshmallow fluff and the likes. That means any of you kiddies trying to read this probably shouldn't or else it will warp your fragile little minds. There is some OOC-ness in characters. You'll notice it a lot, but with some, I will try to keep it at a minimal.
Pairings: Sess/Kag(future), Kou/Kag(first couple of chapters), Inu/Kik, Mir/San, mention of past Kik/Kag, and possible Ship/Rin.
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Chapter 1
Miko's Paradise
Kagome unlocked the double doors of the club and stepped in, closing and locking them again behind her. She went behind the bar and started stocking the soda, beer, and other alcoholic beverages for the night. She walked to the back and entered the kitchen, turning on the fryers as she passed. Finally, she walked into her office and plopped down on her chair.
She pushed the playback button on her answering maching and listened to the messages that awaited her.
"Hey, Kags," came Sango's voice, "I'll be a little late coming in tonight. I have to pick Kohaku up from soccer practice. I'll see you later!"
"Hey, sexy." Kagome shook her head when she heard Kouga's voice. "I'll be stopping by tonight to talk to you. See ya."
"Um, hi," came a loud, but sweet, voice, "I'm calling about the job opening I read in the paper. If you could call me back, I'd like to apply. My number is..." Kagome wrote down the number quickly. "Oh, yeah, my name is Rin Rashki. I hope to hear from you."
Kagome sighed in relief. Finally, she thought to herself, The extra help I've been praying for. Hopefully she'll be able to start as soon as possible. She picked up the phone and dialed the number in front of her.
"Hello?" asked a cheerful voice.
"Yes, hello," Kagome replied, "I'm looking for Rin Rashki. Is she available?"
"You're talkin' to her."
"Rin, this is Kagome Higurashi, owner of Miko's Paradise. I'm returning your call about your interest in working here."
"Oh, yes. Thank you for getting back to me so quickly."
Kagome smiled. "It's not a problem. I was wondering if you would be able to come by tonight for an interview and audition."
"Absolutely. What time would you like me to come in?"
Kagome thought for a moment. "I open my doors at 5 pm. So...how about you come around 4:30?"
"Of course, I'll be there. Thank you."
Kagome smiled. "Okay. Just knock a few times on the front doors and I'll be there." She hung up the phone after Rin thanked her once again. She leaned back in the chair and relaxed for a moment. It was Friday night, the busiest night of the week. She would definitely need the extra pair of hands.
Rin walked up to the large building, feeling slightly nervous, but wiped it away quickly. She took a deep breath and knocked loudly on the double doors, waiting patiently for the owner. She smiled when she saw a young woman with raven black hair come and unlock the doors.
"Hi, I'm Rin," she said as she held out her hand.
Kagome took her hand and shook it firmly. "I'm Kagome," she replied, "Please, come in." She stepped aside and allowed Rin to enter the building before she locked the doors again. "If you head over to the bar, we'll start the interview over there."
Rin looked around in amazement at the brightly lit bar and spacious dance floor. "This place looks really nice," she commented. "You must be very proud to have a business like this."
Kagome nodded her head and walked behind the bar as Rin sat on a stool. "Yes, I am quite proud of 'Paradise'." She stood across from Rin and leaned across the counter. "Now, tell my why you were interested in working at Miko's Paradise."
Rin took a deep breath and smiled. "Well, I've heard about the great reviews from the critics, and I used to go to school with a few people who come in regularly. They all have nothing but nice things to say. And I'm interested in working in an environment where I can meet a lot of new people and have fun on top of it all."
Kagome nodded her head. "Now, since you are interested, I can safely assume that you are at least 21 and have your bartender's license?"
Rin nodded her head in turn. "I've had my license for about 3 years now, had to have some way to keep myself busy through college. I've also got degrees in business management and accounting."
Kagome's eyes widened in surprise. "Wow. That's pretty good." She thought for a moment, then a thought came to mind and she grimaced slightly. "Now, I must ask. How do you feel about keeping your own against lecherous men?"
Rin looked at her like she had just sprouted a second head. "Are you serious?"
"Well, I have an employee who seems to have problems controlling his hands. I've asked him to seek professional help, but he seems disinclined to do so. It doesn't help that he surrounds himself with beautiful girls in order to do this."
Rin started to giggle softly. "Well, I don't have a problem with it. But if it does get out of hand, I will have to do something about it."
Kagome nodded her head in understanding. "Just hit him upside the head. He usually learns for 5 minutes before starting up again."
"If you don't mind me asking, if I do get the job, who will I be working with? And what kind of patrons usually come around?"
"Well, there's me. I'm usually here every night, whether we're open or not. There's Sango, she's her 5 nights a week. She's as nice as they come, though she doesn't take any shit from anyone, so try to stay on her good side. Miroku is the lecher. If you find his hands wandering too much, just slap him or call Sango and she'll knock him out for a while. He's working 3 night a week, but here whenever Sango is. I have a kid named Shippo. He's usually working with the bouncers, but he sometimes helps out on the floor.
"As for our patrons...We get a variety, depending upon the night. Friday nights are our busiest nights, mostly couples and big groups, a few regulars who are here from open to close. Saturday's our dry night. No alcoholic beverages are served at all. I don't even allow alcohol behind the bar. Sundays are pretty slow, usually only regulars, maybe a stragler or two. We're closed Mondays. Tuesday through Thursday we're open from 6 til midnight."
She paused for a moment, choosing her words carefully. "We do allowed a mixed crowd every night." She looked up at Rin. "Do you know what I mean by 'a mixed crowd'?" She sighed heavily when Rin shook her head. "This is one of the few bars that allows both youkai and ningen customers."
Rin looked at her oddly. "Are you serious? Don't fights break out all the time?"
Kagome shook her head. "No. Everyone knows my rules. If you are involved in a fight, either directly or indirectly, you get kicked out. The bouncers help enforce that."
Rin smiled. "I think that's great. There definitely aren't that many places like that around here." She glanced around the large room again. I'll really have to tell Sesshoumaru about this place. She brought her gaze back to Kagome. "You mentioin something about an audition. I was wondering what that was about."
"Basically, you work for a night. Since it's Friday, I'll cut you a little slack on how well you do. I'll watch you as you work, ask the others and the patrons what they think of you. If they like you and you do well enough, then you're hired. If not, then you won't get the job. You will, however, be paid for working tonight, plus whatever you make in tips." She reached under the counter and pulled out a yellow tin bucket. "This is where you will place your tips." She placed it in line with 3 others: pink, purple, and green.
Rin nodded her head and smiled. "Well, I hope I don't disappoint you."
Kagome smiled back at her. "I'm sure you'll do just fine." She looked down at her watch. "Looks like it's just about time to open the doors. Oh, yes, there is one more thing. There is a man who comes in here looking for me. His name is Kouga Jeiya. He's as annoying as all the seven Hells. If he DOES come looking for me, tell him I'll get to him when I can."
Rin nodded her head. "I'll do that." She watched as Kagome went to the front and opened the doors, then came back to the bar. She flipped a few switches, turning down the lights and and turning on the music coming from an unknown source.
Kagome grinned at her. "Well, get back here. Everything is all set, labeled and easy to find. Don't play with the music." She smiled when she saw one of the many bouncers come in and another stand outside, starting to let a few people in. "Welcome to your first night at 'Miko's Paradise'."
Rin took another deep breath and started working. Please, let me do this right and get this job...
End Ch. 1
A/N: I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. I know, kinda simple and slow going, but it's only the first chapter and I have a bit to get things going. If you have read the story posted on and there are differences, it's because I'm rewriting this as I go. I will also be making changes on the version on that site. If you liked the story, I ask that you review and let me know what you think. It would be good for my confidence. Even a little constructive criticism is good for the soul.
