A.N. I decided to have more fun with this story. Why limit my one-shots to only manga? I created a list of themes and chapter one's theme: "Manga."
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha but this is my own plot.
Dedication: To my grandma who passed away recently.
Theme: Skirts
Genre: Romance
Pairing: Kouga/Ayame
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Precious Moments:
(Tsuki)
Ginger Love
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For a month he had been frequenting the library where he knew she would be. Ayame Toruko. The fiery red head with the beautiful turquoise eyes that shamed even gems when placed in comparison.
Of course, it was a rather pathetic way to spend him summer simply observing her, but this was love.
Love had no lows!
Kouga Kasshoku stared with mesmerized eyes at her. His light blue orbs stayed glued to her gentle form as she perused the fiction section.
He was never one to really be in a library. He did not care that much for books. He preferred running and the outdoors to sitting and reading. But for her, he would take a seat there and watch her, as he pretended to read some random text.
Ayame was wearing a pair of black pants and a white top. Her hair was up in pigtails and a white lily was tucked behind an ear.
He had noticed that she was fond of keeping her hair that way.
But it suited her.
It gave her a youthful feel.
Kouga sighed and ran a hand through his raven locks, only to have his fingers obstructed by his pony tail.
Rising from the position, he adjusted the head band he was wearing and closed the book. This was pathetic. He should just walk over there and say 'hello'! For God's sake, he was Kouga! Popular, athletic, handsome….
But his bravado did not last long as he reopened the book and slouched in his seat.
Putting it that way, he most likely wasn't her type.
She probably thought he was some moronic jock. A skirt chasing….
Skirt chasing…
Skirt…
His eyes widened in surprise.
"I've never seen her in a skirt!" Kouga not hearing the numerous people who shushed him and not seeing the turquoise eyes turn in his direction, suddenly closed the book for good.
"I need advice…"
Kouga returned the book where he picked it up from and left the library hurriedly.
As he walked out of public building he called the three people he knew that would respect the fragility of this situation and take it with complete seriousness.
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"And you're sure you have a penis?"
A wonderful question compliments of Inuyasha Taisho…
"I really don't know how to answer that with a straight face!"
Compassionate as always, that Mirouku.
"How surprising …I find myself failing to care."
In retrospect, calling Sesshoumaru really was not a thought out idea on his part.
Kouga's brow twitched and he muttered, "I guess my opinion of you guys is a little over exaggerated. Just a little of course."
Mirouku held up a hand, "Fine, I'll be serious. Just go up to her, Kouga and then ask her out. She's not going to bite. The worst scenario: she says no. "
Inuyasha nodded and added, "And then from there, you move on."
Sesshoumaru shrugged nonchalantly, "Though from your description of her, I'm sure you're the best she can do and she'll realize it soon."
Kouga glared at Sesshoumaru with a scowl, "This is the last time I ask you for advice."
Sesshoumaru scoffed, "For some reason, you seem to think that that would have a negative effect on me." Kouga let out a noise that sounded similar to a growl and Sesshoumaru waved a hand dismissively, "Calm down. I do have a proposal that you could attempt."
Kouga cooled down, "Really?"
Mirouku leaned in, "Now I'm curious!"
Inuyasha grinned, "What's your grand idea, bro?"
Sesshoumaru smirked.
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Kouga sighed as he walked up the steps to the library. Mirouku who was a raven haired ladies' man, made him lose the head man and dressed him in a pair of black jeans and a brown short sleeved button up shirt that was hanging open over a sleeves red shirt.
He looked at his black leather and silver watch and his heart sped up.
Inuyasha had given him a swear lined pep talk and Sesshoumaru had driven there and under request was waiting for when he finished.
Sesshoumaru was also responsible for the bouquet of wild flowers and the red foil wrapping paper covered gift he currently held.
With a deep breath he entered the library and ignored the odd glances he received, "Come on, Kouga…You can do this."
He saw her immediately.
Her flower of the day was an iris and she was wearing purple dyed jeans and a yellow polo to match that flower.
Kouga smoothly sauntered up to her. When he was close enough, he addressed her, "Ayame?"
She looked up from the book she had pulled from the shelf, surprised, "Hello…"
She put down the book in it's slot.
Kouga cleared his throat, "My name is Kouga…I've been meaning to ask you something for a few weeks now. Would you be my girlfriend? I want to take you out and I," He handed her the box, "I want you to have these."
As he distributed them into her arms she let out a shaky breath, "Kouga—!"
He winked, "Before you say anything I want to first say—I waited weeks to talk to you, so I can wait a little longer for my answer. If you would consider being with me, meet me at the restaurant mentioned on this card—" he brought the card attached to the flowers into sight.
"At eight o'clock sharp. He smiled, "I hope to see you then."
He reached down and gave the shocked girl a kiss on the cheek before he strode towards the exit, leaving her to watch him leave with utter shock written on her face.
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Inuyasha, Mirouku, and a clearly unhappy Sesshoumaru were seated at a table with clear view of Kouga's table.
Sesshoumaru rubbed his temples, "I do not see any reason for my presence here."
Inuyasha smacked him on the arm, "Stop acting like such a hard ass, Sesshoumaru! You know you want to see if she shows."
Sesshoumaru looked at his watch, "It's five to eight, now. Kouga said eight o'clock sharp, so if she does not show then, I will be free to leave."
Mirouku sighed, "Fine….." He set a timer on his cell phone, "Five—well four minutes now."
He placed it in the center of the table where each could see it perfectly.
With each diminishing second, attention stayed on Kouga's table. The nicely dressed up man would continuously look at his watch and when all but a minute remained before eight, Mirouku and Inuyasha grew nervous.
Inuyasha frowned, "She better show… It's rare for Kouga to be this into a girl."
Mirouku nodded and suddenly sighed, "Ten seconds."
Inuyasha bit his bottom lip, "Nine."
And he and Mirouku took turns counting down along with the phone.
"Eight…"
"Seven…"
"Six…"
"Five…"
"Four…"
"Three…"
"Two…"
Sesshoumaru stood, "One."
Inuyasha scowled and hissed, "You can't really leave, Sesshoumaru!"
Mirouku looked over at Kouga's table.
The blue eyed man look at his watch and with a somewhat crushed expression he ran a hand through his hair embarrassedly, almost wishing that he hadn't taken that chance…
She probably would not frequent that library anymore after his embarrassing display…
Kouga sighed.
"Kouga!"
Four pairs of eyes roved to the sound of the voice and Ayame came into view.
Looking stunning.
For once she had her hair down, and she had braided a flower into her red locks. Her turquoise seemed even bolder due to the black eyeliner she had used and her lips were a glossy light pink. She was wearing an embroidered white tank top and his present…
A skirt.
It was a ruffled flaring white skirt that ended mid thigh. Kouga stood, in a shocked stupor as he.
Ayame blushed as she walked over to him in golden strap up heels, "Sorry I'm late, Kouga…I got a little lost."
He chuckled and walked over to her to embrace her, "It's fine as long as you're here."
Ayame put a finger on his chest to prevent him from finishing the action, "Hey! You never got my answer you know."
Kouga looked sheepish and asked huskily, "Well, what is it…?"
Ayame pressed her lips to his and grinned, "I'd love to."
Mirouku grinned and pulled Sesshoumaru back into his seat, "Since she showed up, how about you treat us to a congratulatory dinner, since our plan worked so well?"
Sesshoumaru looked at him with a raised brow, "Our?"
Inuyasha raised his arm and called out, "Waiter!"
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(Tsuki )
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A.N. R&R
Started: 6.27.07
Finished: 6.27.07