Chapter 2

Kagome woke up to the sound of someone knocking on her door. Groaning she sat up rubbing her eyes.

"Come in."

The door opened and Kiki walked in.

"Sorry to disturb you but I was told to help you get ready for the party"

"It's ok, no need to be sorry. I appreciate the wakeup call. Thank you."

They both walked out and got her dress on which was a light blue dress that reached her knees and had a low V neck that showed off just the right amount of cleavage. Kiki started to put her make up on and did her hair. By the time they finished and got something to eat, everyone was getting ready to go to the party.

Kagome walked into the giant ball room and saw that there were so many people; mostly girls. She looked around and Thought that most of them were prettier than her, and she wouldn't have a chance. She noticed a young man in the crowd with long silver hair that flowed down over his red shirt and stopped at his waist line. She couldn't help but notice that his pants fit him very well and snug especially in his lower region.

Kagome suddenly turned away from him hoping no one saw her eyeing him and turned a bright red. When she looked over her shoulder she saw he was surrounded by girls. She thought he was absolutely gorgeous but the thing that really caught her was his eyes, they were a beautiful molten amber color. She figured that, that must be Inuyasha. She noticed that he was looking at her and she looked away again and decided to get something to drink.

Inuyasha walked in the ball room and was automatically surrounded by girls begging him to marry them. They kept asking questions and followed him everywhere. He was getting tired of them and bored of their conversation and started looking around. When he did he noticed that a girl was looking at him but not just any girl a beautiful angel. He saw a small blush starting to creep across her face. As she turned away he hoped she would look back at him one more time. As if she heard his plea she looked back over at him with her chocolate eyes smiled as she turned and left.

I wonder who that is I've never seen her before and she is so gorgeous. I need to talk to her.

The girls noticed that their "Prince" was no longer paying attention to them. "Inuyasha?" They called at to him and when they didn't get a response they pulled on his sleeve and called his name again.

Inuyasha finally broke out of his trance looked back at the girls.

"Yes?"

"Are you even listening to me?" One girl wined

"Sorry girls I have to go," As Inuyasha tried to walk away they pounced on him and begged him to stay with them.

Inuyasha somehow finally broke away from them and scanned the area trying to find the beautiful girl in blue. He went over to the bar for a drink. He started smiling when he saw that she was there. Their eyes locked for just a second and she looked away and had a blush on her face. Inuyasha thought she looked cute when she blushed.

"Hey."

"Hey." She replied quietly.

"I've never seen you before. What's your name?"

"Kagome Higurashi." Inuyasha recognized the name as the neighboring King his father doesn't care for.

"Enjoying the party?"

"I guess so. What about you? You must love it. Having all the girls swoon over you."

"Actually it's very annoying. None of them interest me."

"Why did you have this party then?"

"Mother and Father's idea."

"Oh, I see."

Inuyasha looked at her and noticed she was stirring her drink with her finger. She then placed her finger in her mouth and sucked on it. Inuyasha almost groaned out loud. How is she can have such a big impact on me? Inuyasha looked away and took a few deep breaths to calm himself and looked over at her.

"Why are you here? Thought maybe I would pick you and make our two kingdoms one?"

"No."

"Then why are you here?"

"My….mother sent me here."

"Oh, so she wanted a union with our kingdoms?

"No! I'm here because I ran from home. I ran from my father. This was the safest place from him."

"Why did you run?" Curiosity getting the better of him

"I wanted a better life and… to be free like everyone else and be treated right."

"So it had nothing to with me?"

"Well my mom found out about this party and told me to come here it was perfect I could be free and possibly find love." She said that last part softly and tried to hide that her face is turning red.

Inuyasha smiled at her and turned back to the bar.

"Well welcome to my humble house and my boring party."

"You didn't look too unhappy when you were surrounded by those girls."

"Are you kidding me? I have been trying to get away from them all day."

"So you came over here to bother me?" She joked

He gave her one of his smirks. "Yep I love to torture our new guests." He joked back.

"I don't think your parents would be too happy if you chased away all your guests."

"They won't have to worry about that."

"Oh? Why's that?"

"Cause if they run I'll chase them and bring them back. But, maybe not you."

"You couldn't catch me anyway."

"Oh really now? You think you're faster than me?"

"No, I don't think so, I know."

"There is no way you can run faster than me wench."

"Excuse me? What did you just call me?"

"Wench. Don't like it?"

"No."

"Too bad."

"You're such a jerk"

"And you're a bitch."

Inuyasha could sense her anger. 'She doesn't like it...oh well too bad for her.'

Kagome is pissed how could he go from a nice person to a jerk? She raised her hand and the whole crowed turned to look at where the sound of a slap was heard. Kagome was standing there with her arms crossed and Inuyasha was holding his hand to his cheek where a red hand print with a shocked look on his face and one thought in his mind.

'She slapped me. She actually slapped me.'

He snapped back into life.

"Hey what was that for?!"

"For calling me names you asshole!"

"Hey!" A group of voices called out.

Inuyasha and Kagome both looked over and it was the group of girls he managed to ditch earlier.

'Dammit I thought I got rid of them'

"Don't you hit our precious Inuyasha." They all grab onto his arms.

"He's not yours" Another girl from the crowd yelled out

"He will be!"

"What's going on here?" a voice rumbled.

They all look and see the lord of the west Inutaisho.

"M...m...my lord we were protecting our inu from her." they all pointed to Kagome.

Inutaisho looked over at who they were pointing at and looked back at his son.

"You need those girls to protect you from her?"

"No! They won't leave me alone." As he tried to shrug them off.

"Looks like he's the one that needs protecting from you." He turned to the girls.

All the girls mouths fell open gaped. Trying to come up with something to say.

"But..but she hit him! She has no right to hit him! You should escort her out of here."

Inutaisho raised an eyebrow at their comment.

"You are telling the Lord of this land what to do?"

They all fell silent.

"I'd be more inclined to have you guys escorted off the property"

"Y..Y..You can't do that. Do you know who my father is?" the leader of the group said.

"Of course I do, but that doesn't change my answer. If I feel you are interrupting our peaceful evening I will send anyone away."

They all let go of him and walked off realizing they probably lost their chance as his mate.

Inutaisho looked at his son's cheek and saw it was red.

Inuyasha saw his father looking at cheek and quickly covered it with his hand.

"I wouldn't piss of your guests if I were you." He turned and left but before he spoke to Kagome. "Nice hit."

Kagome smiled him.

Inuyasha turned to talk to Kagome but before he could she stopped him.

"Jerk." She turned to leave and walked off.

"Hey wait up." but she wouldn't stop. Soon another group of girls were all around him.

Dammit.

I can't believe him! God, what a jerk! I was being so nice to him and he turns around and becomes a complete jerk! God what was my mother thinking that I could marry him? Well at least I taught him a lesson in calling me names. Who am I kidding? He made me feel things I haven't felt before. I think I may like him… If only he could like me back.

Kagome stopped and looked around at her surroundings and hung her head in frustration and annoyance. Now if only I could find my room.

As Kagome turns another corner she runs into someone.

"Oh my god I'm so sorry I wasn't looking where I was going."

"No it's my fault I wasn't looking...Kagome is that you?"

"Yeah." Kagome looked and noticed it was the girl that helped her this morning. "I'm sorry but I didn't catch your name."

"Oh it's alright I'm Kiki. How come you aren't at the party?"

"Oh I'm feeling kind of tired and...well I'm a little embarrassed about this but can you help me find my room?"

"Oh sure no need to be embarrassed it's a big place it's easy to get lost."

"Thanks so much."

"So have you met the prince Inuyasha?"

"Oh, have I ever."

"What do you mean?"

"I'm being all nice to him talking and he calls me names yells at me for no reason. Then I slapped him so hard I left a hand print."

"Well that's Inuyasha for you. So how do you like this place?"

"It's alright; it's too big for me to find anything. But overall I like it."

"That's good."

"Oh there you are Kagome I've been looking for you."

They both looked to see who the new voice was.

"Oh hi my lady is there something you want?"

"Oh no thanks Kiki I found what I was looking for."

"Lady Izayoi is something wrong?" Kagome asked

"No, nothing's wrong but will you follow me?"

"Sure. I'll see you Kiki."

"See ya Kagome."

Izayoi was leading Kagome to a different part of the castle. When she comes to a stop Kagome notices they are at a huge door that is decorated with jewels. Izayoi opened the door and Kagome saw the most beautiful room. A room little bigger than her own had a king size bed with white sheets and gold trimming. The walls were white. She also had two doors on either side.

"Where are we Izayoi?"

"This is my room."

"Wow Izayoi your room is so beautiful."

"Why, thank you Kagome. Have a seat on the bed please and I'll be there in a minuet." She walked into the closet and grabbed something more comfortable and went to change in the bathroom. When she returned she wore a beautiful white dress with fancy embroidery.

"What did you want with me Izayoi?"

"I just wanted to talk to you, see how you were doing. So how do you like it here?"

"Well I was having a good time except the part about finding my room. And then I went into the ball room and this rude jerk came up and talked to me then insulted me so I hit him and left a mark then tried to find my room to cool off, but I got lost"

"Ah, you must have met my son. He is always like that to new people but when he gets to know you he doesn't do it as much. And he does it to people he likes but he doesn't know how to show and gets nervous and acts rude."

"Well I can tell you something. He doesn't like me no way."

The girls continued to chat about many things she started to see Kagome get tired so she sent her to bed.

"But I don't know where my room is." Kagome admitted shyly.

"Okay, follow me and try to remember the way we take."

Kagome made extra care to look at her surroundings to see where her room is located.

"Thanks Izayoi I think I got it now."

As soon as she went in she changed and went to bed. She was so tired as soon as she felt the soft fluffiness of the pillow she fell soundly asleep.

Izayoi left and headed to the party to see them leave and talk to her son.

Izayoi and Inutaisho stood at the entrance wishing their guests farewell.

"Thank you all for coming I hope you had a good time."

"Thank you milady we had a wonderful time. I sure hope Inuyasha chooses me."

"We will get with Inuyasha and see who he liked and we'll let you know who he chose."

"Hey Taisho."

"Hey general."

"This was a nice night you should host more parties. I sure hope your son chooses my little girl."

"We will see"

"Well it was nice to see you again."

"Same to you my old friend."

Inuyasha was pushing out the girls who had bothered him all night or at least trying to.

"Yashy why do we have to leave when that strange girl gets to sleep here with you?"

"Cuz we have offered her to stay here for as long as she wishes." Broke in Izayoi

"But that's not fair he will get to spend more time with her than he did any of us. He will surely pick her if he does, because we didn't get to show how good we are to him fully yet."

"Well maybe you should of Instead of keeping him from the guests. Now it's time for you guys to go it's late and we need rest."

"Night Yashy I love you, my love remember to pick me because we're perfect together." As they were let out and walked off.

"God finally. I thought they'd never leave. Thanks mom."

"Sure thing Yashy."

"Grrr don't call me that I hate that name."

Izayoi and Inutaisho stated laughing.

"I'm going to bed. Night mother and father."

"Night son"

"Night my son" and Izayoi gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Aww mom don't."

Izayoi laughed as her son walked to bed. "Come dear time for bed."

"Yes dear."

As Inuyasha was heading to bed he checked on Kagome. As he saw her sleeping a smile came across his face. He headed to his room for bed and got ready. As he laid down he was thinking about the time he spent with Kagome and glad he got away from those girls for at least a little bit. Soon he drifted off to sleep with one name on his lips.

"Kagome"

King Higurashi has returned to the castle.

Mrs. Higurashi came to welcome home her husband.

"Welcome home dear. How was it?"

"Same as it always is."

"Would you like anything dear?"

"No just leave me alone."

"Welcome back."

They both turned to see the source of the voice.

"Hey Souta." Mrs. Higurashi said gently

"Hello mother." He turns to his father "Welcome back father, how was the meeting?"

"Same as always. Just another stupid Lord threatening to take my Kingdom. We straightened him up right away."

The next morning Kagome woke up feeling much better and refreshed. She got up and grabbed her bathing supplies and headed for the bathroom for her shower before her neighbor stole it and takes all the hot water.

As she heads out of the bathroom and unlocked the doors Inuyasha opened his.

"God wench take all the hot water why don't you. There are others that need the shower too."

"Oh go fuck yourself. I didn't take all the hot water."

She closes her door and hears him lock it and she heads to her closet and was surprised at how much stuff there was in there. She hadn't even put her clothes in there yet. She pulls out a light blue shirt and a black skirt. As she's getting dressed she hears a knock at her door and goes to answer it and sees Kiki.

"Good morning Kagome. I hope you slept well."

"Good morning Kiki. Thank you I actually did sleep pretty well."

"That's wonderful Kagome. I came to let you know breakfast is ready. Are you hungry?"

"A little." Just then her stomach growled loudly

Kiki starts laughing and Kagome blushes.

"Sounds like you're starving."

"Maybe a little."

"Come on lets you and your pet fed" Kiki jokes

Kagome blushes deeply and closes her door and heads out with Kiki.

As Inuyasha gets into the shower and has a huge smile. He enjoys arguing with her it makes him happy and makes his day better. The whole time he kept thinking of her and the time they shared at the party. She's so beautiful. And has a huge mouth on her but god she's so beautiful with a wonderful body. Her eyes are so beautiful, and her cute face, she has nice sized breasts. Whoa! Where did that come from? She'll never fall for someone like me. As he steps out of the shower he hears someone talking to Kagome and almost laughed out loud when he heard her stomach. He headed into his room to get ready for breakfast.

He heads out and walks to the dining room and when he gets there he stops dead in his tracks as he saw Kagome in a blue shirt and a really short skirt. Oh my god is she hot. It's like she's totally teasing me. God I barely know her and I love her and I just want to get her alone so I can make lo…no! Stop thinking that.

"Inuyasha." His mother called to him. "Aren't you coming to sit and eat? There's a seat right next to Kagome. Come and sit."

Inuyasha slowly walks over to the table and sits next to Kagome and tried very hard not to check her out.

"Have a nice shower?"

"Keh how could I after you stole all the hot water?"

"I did not take all the hot water I was barely even in it."

"Ok you two stop arguing so we can have a peaceful morning."

"He started it" "She started it" the said in union

They were about to go into another argument but they both smelled the food and shut up and watched as the food came.

Izayoi chuckled "when it comes to food they both shut up and just eat"

Kagome was wide eyed staring at the food coming to the table.

"Something wrong Kagome?" Izayoi asked.

"No it's just…. Just I've never seen this much food before."

"No worries dear a lot of people say the same thing."

"Key how cud you live in a huge kingdom and not see all this food before? All kingdoms have this much food."

After stuffing his face full of food he turned and looked at Kagome and saw the sad expression on her face. For the first time he felt a twinge of guilt.

"Hey I didn't mean it I'm sorry."

Kagome looked at him with a weird look.

"What?"

"You said sorry. Who are you, and what have you done to Inuyasha?"

"Psh shut up and eat."

Kagome started eating and the first time she had a true happy smile on her face. Inuyasha saw this and he too started smiling.

Izayoi and Inutaisho both looked at each other and smiled with a knowing look in their eyes.

"Ahhh that was so good." Inuyasha leans back in his chair and pats his stomach.

"I agree that was delicious I've never had food that tasted so good."

"I'm glad you liked it Kagome." Said Inutaisho.

Everyone started clearing the table as Izayoi started talking to them.

"How about when were finished Inuyasha, you take Kagome around for a tour of our kingdom."

"Why do I have to do it?" He complained.

"Because she is our guest and you should treat her better."

"It's ok Izayoi he doesn't hav-"

Izayoi cut her off "Yes he does. Besides it will be good for you guys to get some air. Inuyasha only sleeps and trains. Never enjoys life's simple pleasures.

Inuyasha groans at his mother

"Why not, I got nothing better to do."

"How does that sound Kagome?"

"Sound fine to me."

"Good."

Inuyasha took them around the grounds to see the outdoors of their place.

"Do you guys have Stables?"

"Of course we do. There over there." Inuyasha pointed to a really good looking stable with at least five horses.

"Can we ride them?"

"You ride?

"Yea I ride and I'm pretty good at it too. Probably better than you."

"Ha-ha yea right no one's better than me."

"Girls are naturally better with horses."

"Ha-ha yea right."

"Oh yea want to bet?"

"Sure why not?"

"If I'm better then you, you have to be my slave for a week."

"If I win you have to be my slave for a week."

"Deal." He glances over at her and then looks at the stables. Inuyasha thinks back to her comment at the party "Still think you're faster than me?"

"Hell yea I am."

"First one to the Stable wins?" He suggested

"Sure. Should I give you a head start so you have a chance? Seeing as you are so slow?" She teased.

"You wish wench."

She gives him a big shove and he loses balance and she takes off running. Inuyasha then gives a big grin and chases after her.

She looks behind her and sees he's catching up to her and she starts going faster. Now they're running at neck and neck and as they almost get there Inuyasha pushes her and she tumbles over and falls over. When she finally comes to a stop she looks up and sees a grinning Inuyasha at the stables.

"You Jerk! You cheated."

"I did not I just got pay back for you pushing me."

"Jerk." Inuyasha reached out his hand to help her up and Kagome grabbed it and helped her up.

They walked to the stables and found the horse they want. And got saddled up. Kagome got the horse lucky. He was a black Horse and Inuyasha got the horse speed demon that was all brown. They trotted over to the racing/training course.

"Want to go first all mighty one?" she said sarcastically

"If you're too scared to go first."

"I'm not scared I want you to go first so I can show you up after you go."

"Whatever."

Inuyasha and his horse started for the course and went over all the jumps pretty good went around barrels fast and everything. Kagome had to admit he's pretty good and maybe he's better than her. As he was going around the second group of barrels he messed up and the horse hit one and knocked it over and a snake was underneath it. The snake bit the horse and the horse bucked and knocked Inuyasha off his horse and fell flat on his back in the sand. He got rid of the snake and when he got his horse settled down he waved her over as her turn. Kagome saw this and ran her horse through the course and Inuyasha watched her with awe at how good she was. She jumped and circled in grace. Like a pro. As she got to where he was she saw the look on his face and started smiling.

"Told you girls were naturals."

"You got lucky. If I hadn't hit the barrel I would have been better than you."

"You keep saying that if it makes you feel better."

"Shut up bitch."

"Hey don't be a sore loser."

"I'm not"

"Sure you're not"

"Just shut it and let's head back."

They were walking the horses back to the stable in quiet neither wanted to break the ice. As they reached the stables and put the horses back Kagome finally broke it.

"Inuyasha?"

"Hmm?"

"Are you ok?"

"Of course I am. Why wouldn't I?"

"Well you had a nasty fall."

"I'm fine. I'm not as weak as you are girl."

"Hey I'm not weak."

"Weaker than I am."

"God I'm trying to be nice, and see if you're ok and all you ever do is argue with me and be an asshole"

"Well I don't need you to look after me I'm not a child."

"Whatever."

They headed back to the house in silence. Inuyasha looked at her and sighed.

"Look I'm sorry I yelled at you. Thanks for asking."

Kagome then lost her footing and was falling and tried grabbing Inuyasha for balance but she caught him off guard and they both fell and rolled down a little hill and they started laughing and Inuyasha ended up on top when they came to a stop. They looked at each other and Inuyasha couldn't help but stare at her beauty. His eyes fell to her lips. They looked so smooth and soft. He wondered if they were as soft as they looked.

Instinctively he inched his head closer and closer till Kagome could feel his breath on her face. Kagome started turning red from how close he was to her. Inuyasha looked into her eyes to see if there was any hesitation or rejection in her eyes. When he saw that there was none he leaned in and kissed her gently.

Kagome gasped at the sudden feeling of his lips on hers. Inuyasha couldn't hold back and kissed her again. Kagome moaned and Inuyasha slipped his tongue slowly through the small entrance she made. Their tongues battled for dominance and Inuyasha took the win.

Inuyasha reluctantly pulled away from her sweet lips for air. When he looked at Kagome, she was was so red with embarrassment and breathing hard. She looked him into his eyes and turned her head from him; he looked away as well and got up. He gave her his hand to help her up.

"Sorry. I shouldn't have done that."

"No its ok." She said breathless.

Inuyasha smiled and they walk back to the house. So she wasn't the only one who enjoyed it. That's a good sign….. I hope.

Inuyasha walked Kagome back to her room in silence. They were both lost in their own thoughts. As they came up to their rooms Kagome turned to Inuyasha. "Thanks for such a good night. I really did have fun."

"You're welcome Kagome." Before the left for their rooms Inuyasha gave her another small kiss and left for his room.

As Kagome closed the door to her room she pressed her back into the door. She looked back at the door with her hand placed on her heart and her breathing coming labored. Wow he's such a great kisser. Oh my god I think I'm falling in love with him. As they both went their separate ways they both couldn't stop thinking about the kiss they shared today and hoping the other felt the same as they did.

Kagome couldn't believe how much she was enjoying herself here, making friends, and finding love. As her mind wandered she began thinking back to her mother. I hope mother is alright. If her 'father' ever found out I left; he would probably end up killing mother, or me.

As a tear began to roll her down her cheek she decided to write a letter to her mother. Telling her about everything she has been doing and how she was doing.

As she finished her letter she began thinking of how to get it to her mother without her father finding out.

Mid thought she heard a knock at her door.

"Come in." She said hiding her letter.

"Hi Kagome." Kagome sighed in relief as she saw it was Izayoi. "Were you expecting someone else?" She said grinning.

"No, not at all. In fact, you are you just the person I wanted to talk to."

"Really? About what?" She asked

"Well, I was thinking about my mother and how much I miss her. So I wrote her a letter but I'm not sure how to get it to her without my father seeing it. If he were to see it…he might…"

"Hey, hey, calm down sweetie." Izayoi cut her off. "I have the most faithful messengers who will understand and won't give it to anyone but your mother."

Kagome's face lit up with excitement. "Really?"

"Of course. Let's go find him and get your letter sent off."

Kagome grabbed her letter and followed Izayoi. She was led to a part of the castle she had not been to yet. Another beautiful and elegant corridor lined with rooms and very elegant doors.

"Wow. It's beautiful here." Kagome said in awe

"Thank you. This is the servant corridor. I wanted this area to be very beautiful and show them how much we care."

As they made it to a specific room Kagome couldn't help but notice the beautiful floral decorations that lined the door and decorated the door.

Izayoi noticed her staring "This is Kita's room. She loves flowers and always picks the freshest ones and does amazing work with them."

Izayoi knocked gently on the door careful to avoid the beautiful flowers. Shortly after the door the opened and revealed a beautiful girl with long black hair and big beautiful green eyes that could reflect the nature she loves so much.

"Hi milady, what I can do for you today?"

"Kita, how many times must I ask you to call me Izayoi?"

"At least once more milady, as always." She said sweetly

"Is your husband here? May I talk to him?"

"Of course milady." Kita turned back towards the room and called out her husband.

As he came to the door Kagome noticed he also had long black hair but it was pulled into a high ponytail and he had beautiful blue eyes that reflected the sky.

"What do I owe this unexpected visit Izayoi?" He said smiling

"I have a request for you Raiden." Izayoi motioned to Kagome. "This woman has some sensitive information she needs delivered and it can only be given to the recipient. No one else."

"I'm flattered that you would trust me with such valuable information and such an important task." He said

"Well you are the best at what you do."

Kagome handed him the letter and Informed him to who it needs to be delivered to and where.

"Thank you so much. I really appreciate it" Kagome said bowing in respect to him.

"Oh, no need for such formalities with me." He said smiling. "I will get this done as soon as I get ready."

Kagome and Izayoi make their way back to the dining hall for dinner. When they arrived Inuyasha and Inutaisho have already seated and were waiting on them.

Inutaisho noticed them coming in. "About time you two made it. We are starving over here." He joked

"Oh you poor thing. It must be horrible." She joked back.

Izayoi made her way over to her husband and sat down by him. While Kagome's eyes landed on Inuyasha and Inuyasha met her eyes. Both blushed at the memory of their kiss earlier today. Kagome silently sat down next to him.

Izayoi and Inutaisho noticing the awkward silence between them just smiled at each other knowing something must have happened.

"Why so quiet tonight Inuyasha? Normally you would of made a smart ass comment with your father. Are you sick?" His mother asked him

"I'm fine mother." He replied.

They all enjoyed a quiet dinner together.