AN: This story is taking place in an AU. I've set it in the US since I'm most familiar with those locations! I hope you enjoy reading and I will gladly appreciate any and all reviews!
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. If I did, well, I would have killed Kikyo off a long time ago! Sorry Kikyo fans, but she's sooooo annoying! I've never liked her and I doubt I ever will. All these wonderful characters are the sole property of Rumiko Takahashi. I'm only borrowing them!
A Life Less Ordinary
Chapter One: Deadlines
"Kags you know I'm going to need the first chapter of your new book by the end of the week. Don't tell me you're suffering from writer's block! It couldn't happen at a worse time!" Kagome frowned as she pinched the bridge of her nose in frustration. It wasn't like she wanted to get writer's block, but lately she simply couldn't find her muse. Maybe it was stress maybe it was her lack of inspiration. Whatever was causing it she had to figure it out and fast!
The woman in question was Kagome Higurashi, the twenty six year old mystery writer who was hailed as the next Agatha Christie. To her that seemed to be a rather unfair comparison, but apparently her editor felt it helped to sell books. However she wouldn't be selling any books anytime soon unless she got out of her funk! "Kags! Kags don't you ignore me! Now you know I'm only being honest with you. Look why don't you take a few days off and get away. Maybe take a trip to the shore? You know the beaches are perfect this time of year." Kagome sighed and rested the heel of her palm against her cheek. "Maybe you're right, Sango. Maybe a change of scenery is what I need to get a jumpstart. Goodness knows I've got nothing going on here. Mom's visiting Sota in San Francisco and Grandfather cannot be bothered to worry about anything more than his latest bingo game. I swear I think he's going senile."
The woman on the other end of the line was her editor/best friend, Sango Taijiya. They had known each other since the two were in diapers and despite Sango moving to New York for her work as an editor they had always remained close. When Kagome wrote her first novel she couldn't think of anyone she'd rather share it with besides Sango. Once Sango read it she knew it was going to be a hit. Kagome had that natural talent to place the reader into her stories and into the world she'd created for them. With a bit of prodding, Sango had indeed managed to get the publishing company she worked for to offer Kagome the rights to publish her novel. Ever since then the two have remained partners and her publishing company the sole distributer of Kagome's genius.
"See? There you go! Problem solved! Go on and get your bag packed and just get out of there for a bit. I bet once you get home you'll feel refreshed and completely inspired to write that next blockbuster!" Kagome couldn't help but smile at her friend's enthusiasm. If she ever needed a pep talk Sango was always the one she could count on. "Okay Sango you've talked me into it. I'll have my cell phone with me if you need to reach me." Kagome was about to say her goodbyes and hang up, but Sango stopped her. "Oh and Kags, if you happen to meet a guy don't go freaking out okay? I know you're picky and I know being single 'works for you', but it never hurts to actually spend time with someone other than your cat." There was a soft mutter under Kagome's breath that Sango knew was her way of being told to hush up. "I know that sound. I know you've got that pouty frown on your face right now. You stop that before you give yourself crow's feet. No man likes crow's feet." Kagome wanted to be annoyed, but she couldn't only laugh. She knew Sango meant well, but she was almost as bad as her Mother when it came to butting into her personal life. "Sango will you stop it. You know I'm perfectly happy with Buyo being the only man in my life. He's not smelly, he doesn't make a mess, and believe it or not he actually listens when I talk to him!" Sango sighed and face palmed. "God Kagome you have not idea how sad that sounds. Now you're telling me you'd rather talk to and sleep with a cat over a man? Last time I checked being an author didn't require a vow of chastity you know." Kagome shook her head lightly. "I'm hanging UP now! Thank you! Yes, yes I get it. I'm pathetic and I need a life and I need to write this book! Is there anything else you'd like to lecture me on?" There came a genuine laugh from the other end of the line as Sango smiled. "No darling I think that about covers it! Have fun and I will talk with you in a few days!" The line disconnected and Kagome switched off her cell phone. She looked across the room at Buyo who was resting comfortably on the sofa. He raised his head lazily to stare at her. "Well boy it looks like I'm going to be taking a few days off. I'm going to leave a key with Ms. Rosemont. She'll make sure you're fed and kept company while I'm gone. Be good and I'll bring you back a treat of some kind." She slid out of her chair and headed down the hallway of her apartment toward her bedroom, shaking her head as she went. "Good god. Maybe Sango is right. I'm acting like Buyo's actually a child or something rather than my pet. Maybe I seriously do need to find a guy. Any guy. Wait.. no, not any guy. I do not want another Houjo. That bore was more than enough the first time around. Maybe I can meet someone…. oh I don't know… exciting! Mysterious! That way he can keep me company and inspire me at the same time!" She smiled to herself as she bounced into her bedroom to grab her small suitcase. This was going to be just what she needed! What could possibly go wrong?