Today is May 4th, and today is very special. No, I'm not referring to 'May The Fourth Be With You' (Star Wars Forever!), I'm talking about how today is the birthday of one of my closest friends! I love this girl more than anyone and it's been driving me crazy trying to think of how to give her the perfect gift. She is a crazy, wonderful, creative and inspiring girl, and our main thing in common is the amazing INUYASHA! For my Birthday she actually sent me a hand-drawn poster of an Inu-Kag Moment! And I loved it beyond words...but at the same time HOW IN GOD'S NAME CAN I TOP THAT?! But then it came to me. There is one thing that she loves more than Inuyasha, and that's her boyfriend, the one man the makes the world stop spinning for her. So to honor the day that one of the best people in this world was gifted to us, I'm telling the story of how she met her soul-mate. Happy Birthday Lateesha, Love you girl 3


Chapter One: Want To Dance?

It was only half way through her shift and Kagome was already regretting coming into work today. Her tired eyes roamed over the crowd of dancers. The energy in the room was as loud as the guests were drunk.

She usually liked her job at the hottest night-club in town Valarium, especially for being one of their best dancers. This time she was wearing a sexy black bikini top with short-shorts for the 'Beach Theme Weekend', it was much better then 'Rodeo Week'.

She loved being a Go-Go Dancer because the job description was basically: Look amazing, serve drinks, talk to guys and dance, and she loved to dance!

Tonight was no different from any other night, accept the last person she wanted to see decided to show up out of the blue.

"How's my woman been without me?" The 'charming' Wolf Demon asked while possessively grasping her hand. Kagome refrained from rolling her eyes and held the smile on her face with all her might.

"Just fine." She said through her clenching teeth, trying to remove her hand from his grasp so that she'd pick the tray of drinks back up from the bar.

Kouga was an old fling who never ceased to annoy her. He spent all his time talking girls up, trying to charm them with his possessive line: 'my woman' and would carry them back to his place while his real girlfriend was out.

It sickened Kagome to the core, the idea of a man cheating on some poor girl was more then she could take, but at the same time she wasn't allowed to turn down customers.

Her whole position was to be men's eye-candy, to talk them up and take them dancing till their drunk and have to be carried out.

Right now she was in phase one: talking (her least favourite)

Kouga was a regular, but he'd only speak to Kagome, most likely because she never fell victim to his 'charm'. He only ever got one date but nothing more and has been after her ever since.

"So…" Kouga's voice brought her back from her thoughts as he suddenly pulled the hand he was grasping, Kagome let out a soft gasp as she was yanked into his chest and wrapped his opposite arm around her.

He provided a smug grin as she asked "Why don't you and I head back to my place after your shift?"

Kagome held back a deep blush, the skin on her exposed stomach was in direct contact with his…

Kagome's hands shot out to his chest and gently pushed him back, she gave a smile and said "Oh Kouga, you know that I still have work till late, besides that wouldn't be fair to the rest of these ladies dying to be with you."

Kouga eyes stilled for a moment before nearly falling over in disappointment. "Oh sweet Kagome, why do you like leaving me on a hook like this?"

Kagome could only laugh as she grinned "Sorry, but you're just too much for me to handle."

She made her get away behind the bar while hearing Kouga's retreating voice "I'll make my woman till it's the last thing I do".

Finally having a moment to herself she pulled out her phone while sighing in exhaustion "When will that guy take a hint." she muttered in annoyance as her finger swiped through her messages.

Her face suddenly lit up as she saw a certain lovable guys name light up her phone with five texts and a call. Hojo was probably the best friend she had but he had one lovely flaw.

'Hey beautiful! Hope you're having a good shift!'

'Hey! I'm good, but the wolves are still howling' (-_-)

'Kagome my love you need a better man then assholes like Kouga! And I have one for you ;)'

'No Hojo! No, no, no! I'm not letting you set me up again!'

'This one is a keeper I swear it! He's tall, sweet (but won't admit it), muscular and down right gorgeous! You two would totally hit it off!'

"Oh great he's going to bring a guy here" Kagome groaned "And he's going to think I'm into him based on whatever Hojo said about me."

But then Kagome pondered for a moment. Hojo had a better pretty good taste in men, but every guy that was he presented her with was just like the rest: stupid, ignorant and UGLY. She didn't really believe this one would be any different, but what the hell.

'Im not looking to be set up again Hojo'

'Ik my last few attempts haven't worked out, but you deserve a great guy Kagome! I just want you to meet that's all.'

With a sigh of defeat she replied

'Bring your guy but don't expect me to fall for him just like that ;P'

'Haha, I never do! We're coming by around 11 so be nice! :D'

Kagome chuckled aloud before putting away her phone and returning to the dance floor. She'd get to work until Hojo and this new guy came, she'd see soon enough if he was really all that.


The car came to a stop soft in Valarium's parking lot. Hojo pulled the keys out of the ignition and looked over to the sulking half-demon with his arms crossed and a deep growl emanating from his throat.

"Would you stop pouting, we're here!" Hojo huffed, but he was only met with a growl "And where is here?! You drag me out of my house for some slutty club?!"

Hojo looked at him dryly and replied "I happen to frequent this establishment every weekend, I didn't tell you because I knew you would come."

Inuyasha rolled his golden eyes as he slunk deeper into his seat, he was practically dragged out of his apartment by Hojo who hasn't shut up about this Ka-go-me character for days, weeks!

He was only here for two reasons, first he and Hojo go way back, so he respected his word. And, he hadn't had relations in a while. He'd see this girl once, maybe twice and they'd go their separate ways. He didn't want to be tied down any more then she probably did. They were both being set up here, completely in the dark. Who's to say she'd even go for it.

"Being stubborn won't get you a girl, hell it wouldn't get you a man!" Hojo stated as he grabbed his phone, shooting Kagome a text about their arrival.

Inuyasha scuffed "Whatever, you're an idiot if you think I'm going to like this girl."

The sound of Hojo's thumbs hitting the phone's making his ears atop his head twitch in annoyance "Kagome is a sweet girl and I believe that you'd be good for her."

Inuyasha glanced over to Hojo, his friend was always so damn nosy, trying to play match-maker for everybody. With an annoyed sound he barked "I still hate clubs. It's crowded and it stinks, the music is too damn loud and there's nothing but drunken idiots falling over scanks in tight clothing."

Hojo only chuckled and reassured "Don't be so uptight, it'll be fun!"

With that Hojo hopped out of the car and practically skipped to the back door. Inuyasha only growled "Over-positive prick!"


Kagome let out a settling breath as she stood at the back entrance to the club. Hojo and the guy were waiting outside for her.

She didn't really want to meet anyone, but she just remembered what her mother told her. Knowing that in her line of work she had to turn men down frequently, she always advised 'just be nice and let the guy down easy or just stay really busy.'

It's worked so far.

She swung the door open and walked out with a soft smile 'let's get this over with.' was her last coherent thought.

Hojo extended his arms forward and shouted "Kagome!" before embracing her in a big hug, she laughed at her friend's sweetness and said "Hojo, glad to see you!"

It was then that her eyes opened and just over Hojo's shoulder, Kagome saw an incredibly handsome man, leaning back on the hood of the car. He had long, white hair that flowed down his back, his face was indifferent but still handsome in a mysterious type of way, but his eyes…were unlike anything she'd ever seen before. They were golden shade like the sun.

But Kagome's awestruck state ended as quickly as it came when she noticed his attire. He wore a loose red t-shirt with plain shorts and…flip-flops? It wasn't exactly club wear.

Little did she know that wasn't even aware that he was going to the club in the first place.

A few feet before her, Inuyasha stared back at her with deep eyes.

'Damn…' was his only thought. He was more then surprised when that girl walked out in nothing but a tight black bikini top and fucking short-shorts! She was hot as fuck…

'No…' Inuyasha realized as the girl suddenly broke out into a shinning smile, brighter and more beautiful then he'd ever seen. Her eyes, a deep and lively brown that seemed to illuminate the night '…She's beautiful.'

Suddenly time resumed as Hojo released Kagome from his welcomed embrace, with a delighted look on his face he turned to Inuyasha and said "Inuyasha! Come here and meet my girl Kagome!"

Inuyasha snapped back to reality but it wasn't shown on his face, instead he slipped off the car and began walking towards her in a cool manner.

Kagome braced herself, trying to appear as cool as possible and praying that no one was able to hear how loud her heart was suddenly beating.

In a moment they were before one another, he was easily a head taller then her, yet she stood conformably in his shadow. Her lush hair blew with the wind and Inuyasha wondered how soft it would feel in-between his powerful claws.

Noticing that he wasn't saying anything, but staring at her very intently, Kagome suddenly smiled at him. The action seeming to startle him out of his thoughts but she only giggled and said "Hi I'm Kagome."

Inuyasha could have shrugged or grunted his response, but it was so genuine that he actually found himself smirking back to her, the confidence he carried in that grin alone was enough to push Kagome over the edge. A fierce blush covered her cheeks as she extended her hand to him.

When he returned the action, Inuyasha was delighted in the feel of her tiny hand in his palm. Her skin was as soft as her skin was sweet. "Inuyasha." He replied, still enjoying the sweet blush she held.

Hojo watched from the side with a grin, 'I knew I was right' he gloated to himself.

Sooner than either of them wanted, Kagome's hand retreated from his, still feeling the sensation that his palm left. "We should probably go inside, huh?" she asked Inuyasha only nodded, still displeased that he had to go in there at all…but was now more compliant to the idea.

Inuyasha and Hojo followed Kagome through the back entrance to the club, straight to the bar. They took two stools while Kagome asked from behind the bar "What can I get both of you?"

Hojo only said before winking at her "You know my usual Kags, Sex on the Beach."

Kagome laughed "Coming right up!" Her eyes flickered to Inuyasha, he seemed to look nervous and uncomfortable. His long claw tapped against the wooden table and his adorable dog ears were pinned down to his head from the beat of the music.

"And you?" Kagome asked sweetly, Inuyasha only shrugged as he replied simply "Heineken."

Kagome was quick to make their drinks, while another regular came up beside the three. He wattled and leaned up against the bar for support before he and slurred out a drunken call "Hey! K-Kago-me!"

"Hey Totosai!" Kagome greeted as she poured the tall beer-glass to it's rim "How's it going tonight?"

"F-Fine deer!" he chimed "Might I say you…you look…f-fan-tastic!"

Kagome couldn't help but laugh, while Inuyasha had to hold back a disgusted scowl. This man was wreaking of liquor and smoke, he was more than waisted, it was pretty impressive considering his age.

"Thanks Totosai, I only look this good for you" her voice was so damn fake, it was like she rehearsed it. Having said the same thing over and over to dozens of drunken men. The old man smiled widely, only exposing a mouth without a full set of teeth.

"Wonderful! C-Cause I haven't touched honkers like that in…" Totosai's sentence never finished, the sound of Inuyasha's fist hitting the bar in aggravation was enough to scare the older back to his table in the corner.

Inuyasha held back a growl before looking back to a very surprised Kagome "Do you always let them talk to you like that?"

Kagome was slightly surprised by what he was insinuating, the fact was that she had to often speak to men like that, it came naturally to her, but she somehow appreciated his action.

Coming back to his question Kagome only shrugged "Totosai is harmless, besides he's not half as bad as most of my customers."

Inuyasha stared hard at her in that moment "Anyone give you any trouble?" Kagome laughed again and said "No not at all, but thanks for the concern." Inuyasha blushed then and casually covered his face with his right hand.

Luckily, Kagome was too busy preparing Hojo's drink to notice.

"Yeah, I've seen Kagome fight off way bigger guys then that geyser back there." Hojo finally said, feeling as though he'd been forgotten. "She's much tougher then she looks."

Inuyasha grinned and replied "I bet."

It was Kagome's turn to blush, she wanted to reply and continue this cute banter, but the sound of her manager's voice broke her hopes.

"Kagome! You're break is over."

Kagome sighed before calling back "Okay" She looked back to the two men and said "Duty calls, now the real fun starts!"

Inuyasha had no idea what she meant, before he could ask kagome ran out from behind the bar and came straight to him. Gently, yet firmly she took of his forearm and said excitedly "I need to hit the dance-floor, so come on!"

Inuyasha was partially stunned by her sweet forwardness, he was nearly tempted to accept, but when she began to lightly tug on the arm, he was brought back to himself.

Inuyasha pulled his arm out of her grasp, rudely dismissing her invitation "No."

Hojo's groaned as his palm came into contact with his forehead "Idiot!" he moaned, but Kagome was frozen. He didn't want to dance? Since when had anyone EVER turned her?! In all her time at Valarium, this had never happened before.

Inuyasha looked at her in almost irritation, why was she looking at him like that?! When she finally asked "W-What? How come?" Inuyasha shrugged "I don't dance."

Kagome blinked once, then twice. Placing her hand on her hips she gave him a pointed finger and asked "You're seriously not going to dance with me?"

The half-demon gave her a dead panned expression before taking hold of his beer and continued to drink from it.

Realization dawned on her then that perhaps she had misread the situation. Hojo provided her with another miss. Inuyasha was definitely attractive, but perhaps he didn't feel the same at all.

Kagome couldn't hide the disappointment on her face, this brief rejection stung far greater than she excepted, but Inuyasha was too busy taking the another swish of his drink.

Kagome turned her heel and headed straight to the dance-floor "Well fine." she muttered in an angry huff. If that's how he wanted it so be it, she wouldn't waist her time on a man that didn't even want a single dance.

Inuyasha watched her retreating form, her hips swayed and her long hair flowed backwards as her heels stomped against the club floor. His eyes were so focused that he missed Hojo's back hand hit the side of his head.

The half-demon growled and shot back "What the hell was that for?!"

"You're an idiot, didn't you like her?"

The demon only scuffed and continued to down his drink, but in the back of his mind he couldn't help but feel intrigued with this woman. Little did he know, it would be another five months till he saw her again.