Ages: Kagome:23, Inuyasha: 24, Sango:24, Miroku: 26
Sexy and famous NHL hockey player, Inuyasha Takahashi finds himself bending over backwards to get modern witty and beautiful kindergarten teacher Kagome to simply fall in love with him. How can two people from different worlds come together to find love?
Chapter 1: Building Africa
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National Hockey Rink
A man dressed in a very professional attire spoke into his phone sternly with a pissed off look on his face. He went by the name, Inuyasha Takahashi, he was a celebrity and NHL'S most valuable hockey player for he and his team had won the Stanley Cup consecutively for the past 4 years. He played forward on a team call Detroit Red Wings.
Inuyasha Takahashi was a very handsome athlete, famously known for his looks, incredible hockey skills and of course his ongoing list of celebrity girlfriends.
The six foot two, silver haired goddess pushed past the door corridor of one of his father's very own public hockey rink arena and walked up the bleachers and a few sets of stairs finally reaching the highest point of the arena. He rested his arms on the railing and grunted into his phone.
"Why the hell did you book me at a kindergarten class, you fucker." For someone dressed so professionally, why did he act like he was 17? Inuyasha had no clue exactly how kind his manager was.
On the other end, Miroku couldn't help but laugh, he knew the moment he picked up his phone, Inuyasha had found out about it. "Man, I can explain. I'll be there in 5 minutes."
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Inuyasha couldn't help but wonder what he was up to now, his idiot of a friend was his best friend since well, forever. Izayoi and Sheila were bestfriends way back before the two young men were even born. Miroku was his very own manager who was only two years older than him, Inuyasha decided back then that, who else could be more trusting and devoting then his best friend who just got out of University graduating with an Bachelor Degree in Business Administration.
"Stupid Idiot." Inuyasha cursed to no one in specific. The beautiful man…yes beautiful had worn his dress pants and dress shoes completed with his white collar shirt and tie. (Ever see that really sexy hockey player in a tux?)
He looked down to see a minor hockey league shooting nets and smiled slightly. (so cute, basically 5 to 6 year olds playing hockey!) Inuyasha couldn't help it, he had to admit, he was a softy for children. (Awwwwwww!)
An arm slid around his waist and whispered into his ear "Baby, you're supposed to be in the banquet, coach is looking for you."
"I know, Kikyou." Inuyasha turned around and stared at the beautiful model and pulled her into his chest and kissed her passionately. He pulled away and gave her his sexy smile that was to die for and together they walked towards the banquet.
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Today was the big night, it was the annual kick off to hockey season banquet for the Red Wings Detroit as well as his press conference about his first elementary school fundraiser he will take part in.
The banquet went well as all the team players stood at the front of the stage holding their big silver cup from the previous year. The paparazzi flooded the banquet with arena guards (LOL) trying to kick them out of the big banquet room. The place was simply beautiful. Inuyasha's family sat near the front, joining them was Miroku and his family.
Inuyasha stood grinning ear to ear amongst his other fellow team's knowing that they were going to have yet, again a great year with four newest players joining the team.
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"He's probably very excited for season's to start huh?" said Mrs. Hitoshi said to Izayoi. "He is very my dear. " The two young wives chattered away as they kept their eyes on the front of the room while the men talked about business. Izayoi smiled at her eldest son and he smiled back as he continued his conversation with his wife, Rin and Miroku.
Izayoi was overall an successful woman that strongly built her family; she was businesswomen, mother of two whom she is very proud of. She was a very sweet lady that loved her family. Izayoi wanted her youngest son to be successful in whatever he wanted to do and that was hockey. She knew from the minute he picked up his hockey stick when he was just 6 years old that he was going to be an amazing athlete when he grew up, and she was right.
Her oldest son was known as Doctor Takahashi Sesshomaru whom she is also very proud of for following his heart. He went from choosing his career towards being a welder to a high school teacher to a gardener.. (aha) and lastly a model of all she fully supported in university.
Her husband, Inutashio was CEO and chairman of his very own corporation he built from scratch now known as world's largest empires expanding across the seas. The two brothers were born and raised into a multi-billionaire family, there mother was the most beautiful mother anyone could wish for, she understood and she always let her kids be free, always letting them reach their goals. So supportive of everything they've ever tried in the past in order to let the two brothers become who they were today. Yes, Izayoi was one incredible female and everyone knew that.
"So how did you get my naive to agree to appear at that classroom charity Miroku?" Sesshomaru asked Miroku who chuckled, Sesshomaru had heard it on the radio while driving to the banquet.
"Well...Truth is,he hasn't agreed to it yet, he found out probably the same time you did..." Miroku looked at his silver watch ", about an hour ago." Sesshomaru burst into laughter making Rin hit his shoulder softly.
"Your crazy." said Rin who donned a simple black gown that ended at her past her heels fitting perfectly.
"You know what? I think he's gonna do it." Miroku sctratched the back of his head and grinned, Sesshomaru gave him a questionable look.
Inuyasha knows that everything I do, it's for the best of him. Kagome is a kindergarten teacher who put herself out, and dedicated her life towards this small group. She is a childhood friendwith my girlfriend, Sango. She brought it up that they were trying to raise money to build schools across Africa. There goal is to raise over $300,000,000 which would be hard for such a small school. Because they are so little, they surely don't have enough will power to raise even one school, let alone a bunch all over Africa. Sango gave me her number awhile back and I have been talking to her for quite a while now. She was actually surprised hearing from me." Miroku laughed.
"Why is that Son?" asked Inutashio who was also engaging in the talk
"Well, let's say she see's the front page magazines." The family laughed it off.
"She finally agreed after I spent months trying to convince her,"
Sesshomaru chuckled and shook his head, "You'r good Miroku, real good." Miroku laughed at his remark
"You're a good man Miroku." said a Inutashio, he was in his early 50's whom also indorsed long silver locks like his two grown sons. Inutashio patted him on his back. "Thanks Inutashio. I'm doing it for the girl, she's really great. I myself want to help out but I know Inuyasha would do much more to the foundation."
The two women also engaged in the conversation laughed. Izayoi was amazed by what she heard and found it so touching "Miroku my dear, may I ask what this group is called? I am very interested in this and I would love to help."
Miroku smiled and spoke in a very professional tone. "It's called Building Africa. Kagome started this group a little over 6 months ago before launching it towards other elementary schools including the very one she teaches at when it officially opened beginning of September. It's not all about donating money, it's about the experience and letting someone like Inuyasha engage in raising the money with bake sales, car wash or food banks."
Izayoi couldn't help but smile, she then and there promised herself she was going to meet this Kagome girl who very much reminded her of herself.
"So Inuyasha's going to be washing cars and baking with 3 and 4 year olds?" Sheila asked as she chucked sweetly.
"Yep, I defiantly can't wait for that as well!" Miroku shot back.
"Hey what all you guy's talking about?" said Inuyasha who had his arms around Kikyou's shoulder.
The family looked at the two and decided to not to have the conversation any longer.
"A new movie coming out." Sesshomaru replied in sarcastic tone making Inuyasha raise his eye brow.
"Right."
The two families were very suspicious of Kikyou hearing in on any conversations due to past experiences when some juicy details were offered to the press. There was defiantly something about her they didn't seem to trust her. Izayoi knew that Kikyou was hiding something when she caught her snooping in Inuyasha's office a month ago.
"Mr. and Mrs. Takahashi, I need to be somewhere right now, I'm sorry I can't stay." said Kikyou bowed politely at them. She turned and looked at Miroku's parents and bowed and didn't bother greeting Rin goodbye because she knew that Rin didn't like her very much.
Well, atleast she's polite... Miroku thought to himself.
Inuyasha grabbed her purse and said to his family "I'll be back." The family simply nodded not really caring she'll be gone. The couple walked out of the back of the hall to avoid the paps.
When they finally got past the swarming paparazzi's he walked her to her car and gave her a kiss. "Bye, my love." He nodded and stood back and waved as she drove away.
"Ugh that was fucking boring, I can't wait to see my Julian." she said to herself as she dialed a number. Hearing the dial tone she drove off into the dark.
"Hey sexy, I'm on my way."
For some reason, Inuyasha had kept Kikyou around for way to long.
Inuyasha knew that Kikyou wasn't faithful to him when he smelt a weird masculine scent around her all the time. Yet he didn't care because he wans't exactly faithful to her either.
After returning to his table, the group had a good chat and waited until Inuyasha would have his little speech as did his other team players. Inuyasha and Miroku did alot of visiting with the members while drinking until around 8 pm, it was dark outside and it was almost time for his conference. The parents set out back home and said there good byes as Inuyasha and Miroku drove towards the conference in Inuyasha's black Range Rover.
When it was silent Miroku started.
"Inuyasha this is important, listen to what I've got to say."
"Fine, what exactly is this charity you signed me up for?" Inuyasha asked in a flat tone when he slowed down to a red light.
"You remember my girlfriend, Sango?"
"Yeah I know her, the hot lawyer?" Inuyasha snickered.
Miroku glared at him giving him a grow up facial.
"So what about her."
"She's is second to the chair of this foundation. Best friend with the girl that agreed to you appearing at the signing next week."
"It's a small group of people that wants to build schools in Africa; she wants to raise money to go over there herself to build and open elementary schools. Her name is Kagome and she's only 22 who is so young at heart. I've secretly known her and have been in contact with her for the past 3 months trying to start this up man. She's a great teacher with a good heart. You will be participating in conferences and make appearances at the associating events that I've promised with her. You will hold a high position in this small group that will probably expand, though she will still hold the highest position for she was founder of it next to Sango. Your association with this organization will last 3 years as of the signing next week."
Inuyasha slammed the break's, he could not believe his ears, his best friend was forcing him into something so big and acting like it's not a big deal.
"WHAT!" Inuyasha pulled over and shifted to park. "What the hell's the matter with you?"
In this situation everyone would've been scared shit-less of his behaviour, but Miroku? he was used to his anger problems.
"Next week, all we will be doing is getting the contract figured out and signed, as I talked with her, she wasn't sure that she wanted to work with you, she say's she's heard about your bad ways and seen your picture in magazines didn't think it would be a great idea at first, she then called me back knowing that this was the best offer she had and she wanted to make sure you were a good influence on the children. I promised her half-heartedly that you would be a great adult figure for them and she said she wanted to meet you. So when the contract is up and ready you will be are going to show up and do whatever she tells ya for the next 3 years."
"Please tell me your bull shitting! A COUPLE OF YEARS! ARE YOU FUCKING INSANE?" Inuyasha cut him off rudely. "I have better shit to do then help out in a charity! Are you trying to steal my adult life away! My whole life works around hockey! What makes you think I will be able to juggle two things at once! Yes you are absolute INSANE!"
Miroku sighed. "As I was saying, there holding little events three times a week for only 2 to 3 hours Inuyasha, it wouldn't affect you one bit. There trying to raise little over $300,000,000, for the past month they've only raised not even close to $1,000."
"The fuck it wouldn't! I'm not agreeing to this contract! What if she's some physco bitch that takes advantage of me do whatever the fuck she pleases, knowing that im basically signing my life in her hands for 3 years IS absolutely INSANE!" Inuyasha yelled angrily at his friend.
"Grow up child, as if a kindergarten teacher will take advantage of you, I know her. She's very sweet and beautiful and sounds nothing you just spoke of." Miroku said calmly to Inuyasha knowing that he would eventually give in. (Evilllllll)
Inuyasha groaned wondering why the hell he was forcing him to do some so stupid. Then he literally seen a light bulb flash above his head. Inuyasha you smart man, why didn't I think of this sooner...lol..wait did I just say laugh out loud?
"I could just fucking give the school $300,000,000 dollars and build 5 more fucking highschools in fucking Kenya!"
"Not happening, are you stupid Inuyasha. Why the hell would you do that when millions of people can simply put out a dollar from everyone to raise money? The only reason people aren't because word hasn't gotten around yet and not many people know about this group of people who are doing something so amazing. But ya if you would like to donate that would be great but its along process, three year's might not even build you 10 schools. If you were to help them put the word out, people would surely put in a couple bucks out of their pockets, all they ask for is a dollar per person, Inuyasha."
Inuyasha gave him an insane look.
"I think that Ms. Kagome is amazing and so strong. She's here on her own while her parents and brother are still living in Hong Kong. She is one incredible human being, I seen one of her speeches and it was heart warming."
"Yeah well why, don't ya just fuckin marry her."
"Im not forcing you to do this just for Kagome, it's for the children. Inuyasha, there are people starving to death in Africa while you have so much. Did I mention the kindergartens would love if they could meet you and show them that you actually live up to your name and that you're not all that the magazines just state you are? Inuyasha this would benefit you in numerous ways. You've got nothing to lose!" Miroku finally scolded the twenty four year old grown man with mind of a 17 year old.
"Just listen to me, whenever in the past had I handed you something that has failed you up to this day? I would never do something like that; you need to open up your heart, why is it that Ms. Kagome has signed her whole life over to this group and you can't for 3 years. Just hear me out, give it a chance and promise me you will go to the signing agreement next week."
"Fuck fine! Do you ever shut the fuck up?"
Miroku grinned. "No I dont, now at the conference you need to pretend you've known about all this information I've just told you, you need to make it clear that you would love to help out. Millions are watching and so is Ms. Kagome. Make them proud, I know that this will be the best decision you will ever make."
Inuyasha muttered profanities under his breath and shifted to drive, he continued towards the radio station with paparazzi filled street of the red carpet leading to the podium.
The two got out and walked towards the carpet as he stopped for a few photo's but eventual made to the podium.
He cleared his throat and started off with a wave.
"Inuyasha, how is your girlfriend!"
Mr. Takahashi! How do you do?"
"Is it true you smoke pot?"
"Mr. Inuyasha were you actually caught smoking at a bar last weekend?
"My Inuyasha Takahashi!"
"Mr. Inuyasha, how do you feel about hockey season starting?"
"Please tell us about the charity?" asked a CNN reporter. Inuyasha ignored all the stupid questions and answered the one question everyone was dying to know.
"Im doing very well, thank you. I'm sure you all know this but here it is. My name is Inuyasha Takahashi, I would like to confirm that all the rumour about me joining the fundraiser, Building Africa are indeed, true. I would be pleased to answer any doubts you have." Inuyasha talked smoothly with the press without any mistakes, even Miroku had to admit it was very good for someone who's just heard all about it 5 minute ago.
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Kagome flicked the up button and changed the channel when a man with great charismatic voice caught her attention.
"-roudly agreed to be participating in this charity, and I am very grateful to have this opportunity to help out, I know that I can't speak much of it now until the upcoming week, but I know that this small group of people deserve to be heard. I would like to thank Ms. Kagome Higarashi, If your watching this. I very much look forward to working with you on this project. Of course a big thank you to all my fans for being so supportive and great for all that I have done, I really appreciate all the support I had during my years and I just wanted to let you know I am very touched by it all and by the continuation of it and the still growing love you've all blessed me with. Thank you to my wonderful family, my beautiful mother, I wouldn't be here without you, god bless you." Kagome looked at the screen almost mesmerized by his beauty and swift sexy voice.
"Stay tuned to hear more news about the upcoming events that I will be holding next week. Thank you." The man gave the smile that fans died for before leaving the podium. Kagome finally pulled her eyes from the screen as it showed Inuyasha and the man she has been in contact with for the past 3 months walk to there black SUV and drive off
For all she knew, He was a rich playboy athlete from what she's read on magazines.
Kagome sighed and turned off her tv before walking over to Sango's room and knocked.
"Gooodnighhtttt Beautiful!" Kagome laughed as she sang to Sango and walked to her medium sized room.
"Goodnight ma'dear, tell the little cuties I say hi tommorow!" She heard Sango reply.
"Will do! You need to come visit Mattea sometime, she say's she misses you! hell they all miss you."
Kagome smiled as they spoke about her adorable classroom cuties she taught.
"Whenever I'm freee, I'll be there Kags. Night again!"
Kagome grinned and layed down on comfy queen sized bed and thought about Miroku and his agreement to the contract. "Inuyasha Takahashi..Was the last thing that played through her heard before drifting off to a deep slumber.
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