BlueMoon Goddess: Alright since I'm close to some of my stories, I thought now will be a good time to start a new fic. I wanted to put this out later in the year, but I decided to go ahead and start this now. So I hope you enjoy the first chapter!
Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha, its characters or the story 'Rivals of Desire' which this fic is based on.
Summary: Kagome Higurashi and Inuyasha Takahashi have hated each other since childhood. Now thanks to their mothers, their forced to work within the same business and its making Kagome want to kill him even more. But for Inuyasha, he's starting to see that there's something within her he never noticed before, and it's about time he did something about it.
"You've gotta be shitting me!" Kagome Higurashi bellowed as she glared into her rearview mirror. The huge, imposing black SUV was practically on top of the sleek, silver Porsche Boxster she drove. Blinding dust flew on either side of the car as she accelerated down the long, curving driveway. The faster she drove, the closer the massive vehicle came to her car's rear bumper.
Finally the impolite driver tired of tailgating and passed her. Pounding bass from the Expedition's impressive sound system drowned everything in the vicinity.
"Asshole!" She called, her lovely brown eyes narrowing as she watched the truck zoom up the road.
The SUV parked at an angle before the wide stone porch, which led to a set of double-glass encased brass doors. The driver remained inside, shielded from view by tinted windows. Of course Kagome knew exactly who it was. She parked her car a few feet from the SUV. After snatching the black bug-eyed sunglasses from her face, she jumped out of the car and stormed across the driveway.
"You stupid jerk! What the hell are you trying to do? Inuyasha I know you hear me!"
No response rose from behind the tinted glass.
She kicked one of the shiny, silver rims. "Inuyasha Takahashi, you dickhead, answer me dammit!" She ordered, slamming her fist against the driver's side window. After a few minutes, the window rolled down and she took a step back.
Inuyasha's golden gaze raked over Kagome's body slowly. He started at her feet, loving the way the strappy black sandals flattered her polished toes. The knowing gaze traveled upward over her form-flattering green jumpsuit she wore. He traced the outline of her full breasts straining against the outfit's snug bodice. Kagome rolled her eyes and propped her hands on her hips. She cleared her throat, hoping to gain eye contact with him. Of course he was more interested with the present view.
Propping his elbow on the armrest, he placed his index finger against his temple and smiled. There was no other woman he loved to watch more than Kagome Higurashi. Her black, wavy hair, fair complexion, and her chocolate brown eyes, always gave him cause to stare. She never failed to captivate him in humor or anger. Of course, the fact that she was perhaps the only woman he knew who hated him passionately only attracted him more.
"Were you intentionally trying to run me off the road?" She cried, her narrowed gaze practically spewing daggers.
Inuyasha pretended to be offended. "Now why would you think that?"
"Don't you sit there and play innocent with me. You need to watch this big hog if you're gonna fly around in it!"
"I'm very sorry, Kag. I guess I didn't see you." He whispered, a tiny smile tugging at the sexy curve of his mouth.
Kagome's smile was practically wicked. "You didn't see me?" She asked, folding her arms over her chest. "And what is it you do for a living?"
The cool expression on his face disappeared. "Cool it, Kag." He warned, catching her little dig at his career.
"What's wrong?" She whispered, leaning against the driver's side of the massive black vehicle. Her wicked juices were flowing abundantly. He hated it when she made fun of his career profession. "Don't get mad at me because you can't see right in front of your face."
"Kago—"
"Of course, that would explain why you got fired from your job." She shrieked when he opened the door against her hip. When he stepped out of the truck, Kagome pressed her lips together to keep from smiling.
Inuyasha's five-foot-eight-inch frame towered over her slender form. "For the hundredth time." He growled. "I was not fired." His wide chest heaved. "My contract was up and I opted for a change. If you knew anything about the culinary industry, you'd know the restaurant has gotten a lot of positive press its first year of being open. A lot of that has had to do with yours truly. We were number one in the top 20 best restaurants in the state for the past four years and people have even had to wait months to get a setting this year."
Kagome was quiet while Inuyasha made his speech. As he talked, she couldn't help but let her eyes trace his face. An incredibly gorgeous one at that. Inuyasha was known for his skill and savvy in the kitchen and loved for is entrancing looks. Everything about him was coolly…sexual. However his most unique traits were his golden eyes and headful of silver hair, topped off with cute dog ears. She wondered what it would feel like to run her fingers through the long, silver locks. And she would even like to rub those adorable ears of his too. She remembered yanking on them before out of anger and frustration, but she never actually touched them gently to feel its softness. Uttering a silent curse, she ordered her dislike of him to shuffle to the back of her mind.
Inuyasha had finished the fierce defense of his profession and waited for Kagome's apology. When she only yawned in response, he rolled his eyes and headed toward the porch.
She followed. "I wonder why your mom wants to see both of us." She asked as they approached the grand mansion in Scarborough, New York.
Inuyasha studied the heavy key ring he carried for the key to his mother's front door. "Maybe she's itching to see a good fight." He mumbled.
"More iced tea, Kozakura?" Izayoi asked the woman who occupied the lounge next to her.
Kozakura Higurashi waved her hand and smiled. "No thank you Izayoi, I'm fine." She assured her friend, enjoying the shade of the huge pecan tree.
Izayoi poured herself another glass of the refreshing drink and took a long swallow.
"Izayoi?" Kozakura called, turning on the lounge to give her dear friend a concerned look. "Do you think this a good idea?"
Izayoi shook her thick, long ebony tresses across her shoulder and shrugged. "I hope it is a good idea. Inuyasha and Kagome will be here any minute."
"I just hope this doesn't blow up in our faces." Kozakura sighed, propping her check against her hand.
"Kozakura, we have been trying to get our children together for years. This might be our last chance."
"I agree." Kozakura said. "I still can't help but wonder if it's a good idea to force them together like this."
Since Inuyasha and Kagome have been children, it had always been Izayoi and Kozakura's dream that one day their children would become a couple. With all the time they spent together as children and practically in the others life, along with their personalities, it was for sure that one day they would take the next step in their relationship. However when it wasn't looking like it wouldn't happen, the mothers were tired and were finally stepping in to get the two together.
"Well, I think this is the perfect setup. It is time they put those business degrees to good use. Besides, it will not be forever and it will not interfere with my son's career and your daughter's."
Kozakura nodded, turning to relax against the lounge once more. "I hope it's long enough."
"It will be coarse for a while." Izayoi predicted. "They will act like children for a while. And I believe that office of ours will be in need of some heavy remodeling by the time they are done with it. Still, I have faith." She sighed, drawing a long sip from her glass.
"Yes. Those two have a lot of desire beneath all that dislike. They've just never had the opportunity or…"
"The proximity to let it flourish." Izayoi filled in.
"Exactly."
"Though love and desire are two different things, Kozakura. How long can one survive without the other?"
"Who says they're without out?" Kozakura challenged. "With all the squabbling those two do, believe me Izayoi, there is desire."
"And hopefully the love will form along the way with our plan."
"I hope so too."
Izayoi lifted her glass high in a toast. "Then a toast to our plan. May our dream of Inuyasha and Kagome finally becoming a couple in the end of this."
"Let it begin." Kozakura said.
BlueMoon Goddess: Alright, here was the first chapter. Hopefully you guys like the beginning chapter, even though it was short. But already you can get the feel of the story from this little chappie, so until next time guys! ^_^
