The Simple Things
Chapter 4
Cruel Intentions Interrupted
Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha, no matter how much I want him.
A/N: Thank you to all that reviewed this story. I would also like to dedicate this chappie to PurduePup in hopes that she will update 'LADSS'. ^_^ Enjoy honies!
Thunk.
Thunk.
Thunk.
InuYasha launched the basketball to the wall that connected his condo to Kagome's. A few seconds after his ball hit he heard her ball hit, he then threw his back against the wall.
They had been at this for the better part of an hour. There was no purpose really.
InuYasha had awoken to the sounds of Kagome singing in her condo. Yes. His hearing was that damn good.
He went about taking his shower and making breakfast to the sound of her singing various songs. Finally he got tired of it and hit his fist on the wall. A few minutes later she returned the hit, signaling an on going battle with no reason behind it what so ever.
"Give it up wench this is stupid." InuYasha yelled through the wall loud enough for Kagome to hear.
"Like you mutt!" She yelled back to him.
He could hear her walking away and sitting down. He then heard something similar to the sound of typing.
'I'll show you to call me names bitch.'
InuYasha went out to his balcony, which happened to be connected to hers. He went to her balcony door and stuck a claw into the key hole. After some careful maneuvering he got it open and snuck in.
Kagome was so busy closing down her laptop she never noticed the person coming up behind her.
InuYasha got directly behind her and leaned forwards.
"Whatcha doing?" He whispered by her ear.
Kagome's eyes grew wide as she screamed. Before she could think she grabbed her closed laptop and swung behind her, effectively nailing the intruder on the head.
"Damn it bitch!" InuYasha snarled at her.
The poor laptop never stood a chance against his head. The minute the device made contact with him it snapped in two and fell to the floor.
Kagome ignored his angry ranting and stared down at her broken laptop. Her grey eyes began to fill with tears, catching the hanyou's attention.
InuYasha looked at Kagome's lowered head and sniffed the air. He smelled salt, she was crying.
InuYasha's ears lowered to his head in panic. She wasn't supposed to cry! She was supposed to be scared or mad or something, ANYTHING but crying!
He took a careful step closer to her and lifted her chin with his finger.
"Hey Kag's I'm sorry. It was supposed to be a joke, don't cry." He said softly trying to comfort her.
She looked up at him with big, sad, grey eyes and he felt miserable.
"I'm not crying because of you. I broke the laptop Sango bought me." She sniffed and wiped the stray tears from her cheeks. "I'm going to die. She's going to kill me."
InuYasha gave her a blank stare as she went on and on about not living to have children or be a famous writer.
'Is she serious?'
Finally he had enough of her sob stories.
"Look I will take you to buy a new laptop if you will just shut up!" He stared at her and waited for her reply.
Kagome looked up at him. Why was he there again? Wait!
"This is your fault Taisho!" she yelled and poked a finger at his chest. "How the hell did you get in anyway?"
"The balcony. Now do you want a new laptop or not?" he folded his arms across his chest.
"Well, seeing as the only reason my laptop is broken is because you snuck in here and scared me to death yes I want a brand spanking new laptop."
Kagome went into her bedroom and returned a few minutes later with a purse and her keys. She walked to her front door and held it open, looking at InuYasha.
'One of these days…' InuYasha thought irritably.
He walked out her door and into his own condo to retrieve his wallet and keys.
They both headed to his car and went to a store for her laptop. InuYasha drove to the nearest Apple store he knew of. Maybe she would forgive him if he got her one of those expensive laptops.
They entered the store and a feminine looking man walked up to them.
"Hello welcome to Apple. My name is Jakotsu. May I assist you with anything today?" the man asked, looking InuYasha up and down like a gourmet meal.
InuYasha frowned at the man.
"Um, yeah could you point me to your most efficient laptop?" InuYasha said looking around at the thousands of computers and accessories.
"Right this way sir."
They followed the man to the back of the store. He came to a stop in front of a sleek light grey laptop.
"This is the best laptop we have in this store. It's quite expensive but it has excellent storage and a one of kind hard drive."
"We'll take it and throw in any accessories she wants." InuYasha said handing the man his unlimited Platinum card.
The man nodded and began talking Kagome into getting extras. By the time they left Kagome had the works; laptop carrier bag, laptop cooling pad, keyboard cleaner, security software, various Sims games, a webcam and microphone, and about a dozen flash drives among other things.
"Thank you InuYasha. That was really kind of you." Kagome smiled at him as he put her bags in the backseat. He waited until they were both in the car before responding.
"It's no big deal. Just don't slam that one over anyone's head." He pulled out of the parking lot and began aimlessly driving around.
"You want to get dinner seeing as it's already evening?" InuYasha asked Kagome, secretly hoping she would say yes.
"Sure. Where do you want to go?" Kagome asked looking out the window.
"I know the perfect spot, but we'll have to grab some formal clothes first. Are you game?"
"Sure thing Wonder Dog." Kagome laughed as InuYasha growled at her.
InuYasha drove them to a top line clothing store. InuYasha looked around while an associate helped Kagome pick a dress.
After twenty minutes they were walking out the store, wearing their purchases.
InuYasha wore a silk black button up with loose fitting black slacks. While Kagome wore a silky silver halter dress that stopped at her knees. The dress was slightly loose and flowing, yet hugged her every curve.
It was all InuYasha could do to not ravage the poor girl on the way to the restaurant.
It was a trying thirty minute drive, seeing as the restaurant was across town.
Once they arrived InuYasha paid the valet and the hostess showed them to their table. Kagome couldn't help but notice how close the woman walked next to InuYasha or the way she kept batty her stubby eyelashes.
A waiter came to their table seconds after they were seated and handed them menus. InuYasha stifled a growl as the man kissed Kagome's hand before leaving the table.
"Well he's a hottie." Kagome giggle at the irritation on InuYasha's face.
'You're just too easy Yash.'
"Keh. He's not that special." InuYasha picked up his menu and looked inside. He already knew what he wanted, but he wanted to give Kagome time to decide.
After a few minutes the waiter came back and took their orders. InuYasha looked at Kagome after he left. 'Time to put the plan into action.'
"So, Kags, how was life in America?" He wasn't really interested. He had been to America on several occasions and visited every state. There was nothing she could tell him that he didn't know.
"It was fun I guess. They people I hung out with were cool." She sipped from her glass of water.
"That's nice. So, anybody special you leave behind?" InuYasha smirked at her.
"No. Kind of. Not really." Kagome didn't want to broach the subject but she knew InuYasha wouldn't let it go.
"There was one guy I dated for three years but we didn't work out. We're still friends though and he leaves in Japan now actually."
The waiter arrived with their food before InuYasha could dig deeper. Kagome was grateful for that, she wanted to leave her past in the past.
They were mostly quiet while they ate, only passing the occasional joke or complimenting the cuisine.
They were both royally stuffed by the time they got back into InuYasha's car.
"I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I really enjoyed myself. Thanks Yash." Kagome flashed him a grin before looking out the window.
"Yeah it wasn't so bad being in your presence Kags."
InuYasha decided to take the long way home to make the time last. Kagome saw it as an opportunity.
"So Yash, tell me about your last relationship."
'I should've taken the shortcut.'
InuYasha exhaled and ran a clawed hand through his silky tresses before answering her.
"Well I dated this chick for a couple years but we didn't work out, the end." InuYasha stared straight ahead at the road.
Kagome looked over at him. Was that it? Was that really all he had to say?
"Why didn't it work?"
She wanted more info and the man of mystery. And she would dig however deep she had to.
"She only wanted a boost up the corporate ladder. Once she had a way in the door she moved on." His grip tightened on his steering wheel.
'I need to calm down before I lash out at Kags, then my plan will never work.'
"So, she's the reason you won't get in a relationship?" Kagome asked, even though she knew the answer.
"Yeah, but who knows, if I meet the right kind of chick one day I'll gladly tie her down." InuYasha smirked.
"What kind would that be?" Kagome turned to face him in her seat. It wasn't everyday that InuYasha discussed his inner most desires.
"Well, for starters she's got to be beyond beautiful." He chuckled at the frown Kagome made. "She's got to be smart, I don't like dumb chicks. I want someone with a career, that knows what they want in life. Someone whose fun and caring and just all around wonderful."
Kagome smiled at him, so he did have a heart somewhere. All this time she took him for some twisted little puppy.
They arrived home too soon for either of their liking. They rode the elevator cracking jokes back and forth at each other until they reached their floor.
"You know Kags, I'm really sorry about fucking with you in High School." InuYasha softly said while walking her to her door.
"Yash you apologized already, we're good. It was long ago and I'm over it now." Kagome said as they stopped in front of her door.
InuYasha smirked at her and looked into her soft gray eyes. They stood just inches away from each other and he couldn't help but think back to the kiss she bestowed him at he club.
"Thanks again for dinner and the laptop." Kagome sat the bags on the floor while she unlocked her door. She sat the bags inside then turned back to InuYasha.
"It was no big deal. I was hungry, you were there." They shared a laugh and somehow ended up staring into each others eyes.
InuYasha was lost in the beauty of her stormy globes. He could look at her forever and never get bored.
Kagome was swimming in InuYasha's golden pools. It should have been a crime to posses eyes so captivating.
Neither of them realized that they were slowly moving closer to each other. Slowly breathing the others air. They were mere inches apart when they heard the sound of someone clearing their throat.
InuYasha turned to look at whoever dared to interrupt him and his world stopped. Kagome looked at him, then looked to the woman curiously.
"Hello InuYasha." The woman's melodic voice rang out.
InuYasha closed his eyes and took a deep breathe.
'Fuck my goddamn motherfucking life!'
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