Inuyasha looked impatiently at his phone, checking the time for the 5th time since he sat down at the small table. He had come early, just to avoid hearing her bitch and moan about him being late. But instead of waiting with a smug look of satisfaction on his face, he increasingly became annoyed that she was not early, and he was there sitting, waiting for a female for the first time in a long time.
They decided to meet at the small outdoor café after the fiasco that was their last encounter. After running into her at the party and discovering not only that she doesn't smell as revolting as he remembered, but she actually smelt good (Damn fucking good) it threw his world into chaos.
To say the least, Kagome had been pissed at him, and yeah, if Inuyasha was honest he understood why. From her perspective, he had stormed up to her at the party, come between her and some asshole, questioned her about her hygiene and made a fool out of her in front of everyone (or so she said- over and over again under her breath). Like he said, he got it, but it didn't mean he deserved the cruel and unusual payback she'd given him. She appeared annoyed at first, and then, as if watching the wheels in her brain turn, saw the very moment she decided she was going to torture him. Honestly, it was kind of frightening, watching the idea spring to life as a slow smile spread across her face.
They wound up in front of her room and by reflex he screwed up his nose and held his breath. She had practically pulled him the entire way there; he had been too mesmerized in the way she looked in those heels (this couldn't be the same Kagome and the feel of her skin gripping his (not the girl he had dumped a bucket of dirt and worms on her head) and how fucking wonderful everything smelled (seriously, this couldn't be Kagome, right?) that he had suddenly found himself smack dab in front of her dorm door. He felt panicky as they walked through the door, she jabbering on and on about the project and how annoying it was to work with a partner she couldn't get in touch with. Finally, when his lungs were about to give, and it was either breathe or pass out (which didn't seem like such a bad option- her nagging was on another fucking level), he readied himself and inhaled.
It didn't smell like the repulsive odor of his childhood, the one that made him run to his mothers skirts and beg to leave. It wasn't the strong stench that gave him a headache that lasted the entire day. It wasn't the sickeningly sweet smell that made his stomach turn.
It was nice.
Really, really fucking nice.
Like so fucking great that he wanted to wrap himself in it, wanted to find where the hell the smell was the strongest.
It reminded him of gentle wildflowers and honey, and something that was just her.
And that was what was the fucking problem.
Her.
She annoyed the piss out of him. Sure, she had grown up to be alright looking (honestly, more than alright- the more he stared the more she looked like a damned goddess), but that wasn't the point! Out of sheer principal he couldn't and wouldn't be attracted to her. If 8 year old him, hell even 2 months ago him could see the way his brain was spinning they would have laughed, then punched him in the gut to get his head straight. But apparently what he wanted didn't matter; another very domineering part of his body seemed to take the reins in this department, and Gods, whenever he waked into the enclosed space that was overwhelming bathed in her-
It was like it went straight to his groin. It had to be the most enticing thing he had ever smelled. She was just moving around, gathering supplies, and the smell rolling off of her made him want to lay her down on the table and fuck her senseless.
God Damn it, he was fucking senseless for acting like such a fool! He was pissed off at her and at himself for being so easily persuaded by his animal instincts. Inuyasha walked over to the window and opened it, praying the fresh air would clear his head.
"Hot?" She asked, looking at him.
Yeah, apparently for her.
He had noticed it before, but in his absence she had grown quiet attractive. Even though she had quite large breasts and a nice curve to her hips, she still had a look of innocence in her face that looked more cute than sexy.
He preferred sexy, by far. It wasn't that he had a type, but he wasn't into training girls. It was too much work, and they only got attached. He could always tell the women who would match him, who would give him an equally good time.
For some reason he was questioning that.
For the first time in his entire life, he wondered what Kagome would be like in bed. And as soon as he let the lewd thought enter his mind he gripped his hands, purposefully digging his claws into the palm of his hands. Like hell he was going to let his mind wander into such a boring, vanilla, childhood ruining fantasy.
"Do you want me to put on the fan?" She asked.
Inuyasha swallowed hard, his mouth dry, even though the scent of her was mouth watering.
"Nah. Im good." He said quickly. "Lets get this over with."
That had been the single longest hour of his life.
An hour of temptation. An hour of being pissed the fuck off with her attitude.
How the hell could he be so attracted to someone and hate them so much at the same time? Everything they wanted was opposite. He wanted to plan the project one way, she wanted it the other. He wanted to change the outline, she disagreed. She wanted to order dinner, he wanted to get the fuck out of there. When she noticed that he was taking shallow breaths, his nostrils flaring, she leaned over, narrowing her eyes at him.
"Are you sick or something?"
"It smells in here."
Kagome set her jaw and closed her eyes, swallowing a nasty remark.
"Fine. Lets finish this later. Is Wednesday good?"
Wednesday.
Ugh.
Damn it, he wished he had something going on.
"Wednesday is fine."
"And you don't want to meet here?" She asked, hardly a question.
"Hell no."
"Any suggestions? You know the campus better than me."
"Outside."
"Okay." She answered dryly, "That's narrows it down."
Inuyasha tried to think; he needed a place that wasn't confined so she could stink up the place. "How about the coffee place near the south building?"
"Coffees good. Just text me the name and we can figure out the time later."
"Sure." He answered in a rush, eager to leave.
He pushed the chair out of the table and bolted out of the door, not even bothering to utter a good bye. He rushed back to his apartment, taking deep breaths. This was a first for him. Never before had a woman's scent had him salivating like this. Never before had the smell of someone just fucking being near him made him want to fuck. In his time, he had met plenty of women, had been enticed by the sweet smells of arousal that they gave off.
Never before had it called to his soul like a song.
It was borderline terrifying.
He needed someone to fuck. He had been blue balled for an hour for no god damned reason, and he couldn't even be mad- there was no reason for him to even be turned on! Which pissed him off even more. No matter what, when or how, Kagome always found a way to get under his skin.
He hated that about her.
He invited a girl over, and after that another. And when his desire was not sated by them, he called a few more. He felt like a junkie chasing a high he couldn't get.
He went all week, trying to think of ways to get out of the meeting. He contemplated dropping the class.
But fuck that. He needed it. He wasn't going to let Kagome get in the way. One semester. One semester of putting up with her.
And if that didn't work, then fuck it, he'd deal with it then.
He wasn't looking forward to today. Inuyasha checked his phone again. She should have been here 5 minutes ago. Looking up with a grimace of annoyance he saw her walking towards his table.
"Sorry!" She called to him, waving her hand in a polite hello. "I got a little turned around. This place is so much bigger than it seems."
Stupid wench. Just like her to get lost. As a kid, she was terrified to play in the woods behind the shrine, and if he was honest, it was probably partially because of him. He had told her they were playing a game, led her in the center of the forest and left her. He just needed to get rid of that smell.
It wasn't his fault the cry baby didn't have a sense of direction.
Inuyasha looked up; Kagome had on a slim strapped yellow sundress that fell above the knee. The bright and sunny material matched her smile.
"Its not so big. You just don't know how to navigate."
She rolled her eyes. "Not everyone has your superior sense of direction, dog boy."
"Feh, they should. You'd actually be on time for things. You wouldn't be so reliant on a GPS. We could finish our shit quicker-"
"Okay, okay. I get it." She put up her hands in surrender, a small smile on her lips. "I'm going to order. Want something?"
"Why are you trying to be so nice, when you cant stand me? This aint a date, theres no need to put up with each other fake shit.." He said, feeling like an ass the second it left his lips.
"That's what, the third time you've accused me of trying to date you? Don't worry, you're not my type. I was just trying to be nice, or at the very least, civil. Obviously that's a foreign idea to you." Kagome turned from him and walked inside.
Obviously this wasn't a date.
Obviously.
They were here to work together so that way they could do this project and pass a class.
But, wasn't her type?
What the hell did that mean?
"Inuyasha!" A high pitched voice floated to his ears, causing them to flatten. He turned his head and gave a slight nod, acknowledging the brown haired female that was running over to him. She quickly caught up and gave him a hug, planting herself across from him and playing with his hands as she spoke.
"I had such a good time the other night-" The brunette gave him a sly smile.
Was it because he was a demon? Because he was a half demon? Was that why she didn't like him?
"I had no idea you were such an animal." She purred, leaning in a bit closer, the pitch of her voiuce lowered to a whisper. Inuyasha sat still as a statue, a puzzled look on his face. "I've been thinking about you since I left. The way you touched me-"
Wasn't her fucking type?
"Can I come over tonight?" The woman rubbed her foot along the side of his leg a sly smile.
Inuyasha looked down to the ground than back up at the brunette, cocking a brow. "What was your name again?"
"Awful." She said in mock anger. "Take me back to your place and I'll make you scream my name." She bit her lower lip seductively.
"Seriously?" came the unamused voice from overhead. "I leave for 3 minutes, and-"
"Hey, she approached me!"
"And 'no' just isn't in your dictionary when a woman hits on you." Kagome narrowed her as as she crossed her arms.
"Don't be so jealous." The girl interjected. Kagome looked down at her in shock.
"The only thing I'm jealous of is your ability to hold his attention for more than 2 seconds." Kagome grabbed Inuyasha by his forelocks, forcing him to look her way. "But for the next hour, this idiot belongs to me! You can have him when I'm finished!"
"Let go, wench!" Inuyasha clenched his teeth, definitely turned on but mostly pissed off. Her temper was aggravating and she grabbed at him just like she used to do when they were kids and would pull each others hair in a tantrum. Thank Gods it was much shorter now- less for the bitch to hang onto. But her scent… damn. Kagome pissed off smelled fucking amazing. Was she the type to get angry then have sex? Gods, that would be- Nope. Better not to go down that road. She smelled great but the second she opened her mouth, or looked at him or was just in his vicinity she drove him up a fucking wall. Biting his tongue, he looked toward the mystery women.
"Well catch up some other time." In turn the girl pouted, but vacated her seat.
"Ugh." Kagome sat down and looked up at Inuyasha with an angry look.
"What the hell was that about?" He questioned.
"You're disgusting." She answered.
"Why? Because I enjoy sex?"
"With every women on campus?" Her voiced raised.
"Not just limited to the campus." He gave her a slight grin.
"Pig." She said, opening the text book.
"Dog demon, actually." Inuyasha joked. "Its in my nature."
"Yeah, well next time were going somewhere that the general public can interfere. Were behind already as it is."
"Relax, we can just stay a little longer." Inuyasha said, waiving away her concerns.
"Cant. Ive got a date after this." Kagome pulled out her notebook from her bag, opening to her notes.
"A date?" He echoed.
So, he wasn't her type…. Who the hell was?