Ok, I've been having some writer's block, and I think doing a chapter for this instead of Change of Heart will be easier, lol. Bear with me here!
Kagome shivered when she felt Inuyasha's fingertips brush her bare shoulder as he led her to his car- a bright red Mercedes- and she cursed herself. Of course he was handsome- he had been voted the hottest guy in their grade! And he was half-demon, so obviously he'd maintain those looks for a good while, so his age meant nothing. All she had to do was look at their father- 63 and still incredibly handsome.
"You look beautiful tonight," Inuyasha murmured as he eyed Kagome's dress while driving, "I see you took my classy request seriously," he grinned and Kagome returned the gesture. They soon arrived at a restaurant that Kagome had only read about in Food Magazines- it was that high class. Four and a half stars altogether.
"Ohh, you didn't have to do this, Inuyasha," Kagome breathed, looking up at the restaurant as Inuyasha helped her out of the car; Inuyasha chuckled,
"Course I didn't, but I wanted to," Kagome blushed as Inuyasha hooked her arm around his and led her into the building. The Maitre d' grinned as he spotted Inuyasha and waved his arms in welcome,
"Ah, Taisho-san, you're early. But not to worry, we have your table ready," he bowed gracefully and led the two to their table. Kagome sighed as she realized they had complete privacy- a table strategically placed so that walls and booths all faced away, only the waiters would be able to see them as they walked by.
"I see you frequent this place," Kagome pursed her lips, an image of Inuyasha with different women at this same table soured her thoughts and she pinched herself; she mustn't ruin everything. Inuyasha shrugged, placing his napkin over his lap,
"Mostly for family stuff, a few dates- nothing serious, of course," his golden eyes seemed to twinkle and Kagome gaped when a tiny star shined before disappearing. The waiter arrived and took their drink orders, leaving them to scan the menus;
"This is all so expensive! Inuyasha, I don't feel right ordering anything," Kagome pouted and Inuyasha rolled his eyes.
"Don't worry about it! Just think of it as I'm too full of myself to go anywhere else," he laughed and Kagome shook her head, an amused smile gracing her features. As she returned to the menu, Inuyasha leaned on his elbows, staring at her in fascination; her raven hair was curled slightly and hung voluminously past her shoulders, and her bright blue eyes lit up as she found something she liked.
"Ooo, this sounds good! I'll get this," she beamed as she lifted her eyes from the menu and froze when she noticed Inuyasha staring at her; her cheeks dusted rose and she cleared her throat. "Em...what are you looking at, Inuyasha?" she asked and Inuyasha smirked, reaching a clawed hand forward and delicately taking a lock of her hair into his hand. He twirled the strands around his finger, leaning forward to press the lock against his nose and inhaling her scent; Kagome gasped lightly as she clutched her chest- why was her heart pounding so fast?
"Hmmm," Inuyasha groaned, his golden eyes rolling to the back of his head in ecstasy, "You smell so delicious," he sighed, opening his eyes to feast on her embarrassed visage. Her face was completely red and she was close to hyperventilating;
"Wh-What are you doing?" she demanded, pulling her hair from his hand in an attempt to gain her power over him.
"I told you- you smell absolutely amazing," Inuyasha grinned and Kagome shook her head, her blush fading,
"Well thank you, it's my favourite shampoo-"
"That's not what I meant. Your scent- beneath the strawberry shampoo and Aeropostale perfume that smells like grapefruit," Kagome gaped at him as he pulled her different scents apart and her blush crept back over her nose. "Your personal scent- orange blossoms and freesia- is absolutely mouth watering," Inuyasha smiled blindingly and Kagome quickly looked away, blinking almost as if the after image burned like a bright light did.
"Alright! Here are you drinks, do you have your orders ready?" the waiter appeared and Kagome jumped, looking up at the boy and she smiled awkwardly,
"U-um, yes, I'd like this here," she held out the menu and pointed to the meal she had decided on, and Inuyasha did the same. After the waiter left Kagome didn't look at Inuyasha right away, and she grabbed her drink nervously, sipping the strawberry daiquiri.
"So how do you like your job? Practically being your own boss," Inuyasha asking, taking the conversation away from the awkward feeling settling in. Kagome nodded,
"It's good, I guess. I mean, it's hard when my friends bring me something that's crap and I have to let them down gently, but otherwise it's fun," she smiled and Inuyasha raised a brow.
"Are you sure about that? You don't seem all that happy," he peered at her and Kagome blushed lightly before ignoring it, shrugging,
"Well not everyone can have their dream jobs, can they?" she sighed. Inuyasha rolled his eyes, leaning back and crossing his arms,
"Well what's your dream job, then?" he inquired and Kagome sighed, bringing her hand up to bite her thumbnail;
"Nothing specific, really. I just want to write," she smiled sadly and Inuyasha nodded in understanding,
"Well then why don't you? You are the Editor of a magazine," he pointed out the obvious and Kagome rolled her eyes, pulling her hand from her mouth and slamming it lightly on the table.
"Yes, but Editors don't write anything! I already had this conversation with Sango, and even if I used her idea, there's nothing I can think of writing! Every column is already taken!" she sighed in exasperation and Inuyasha leaned forward.
"Then write a book," he shrugged as if it was obvious and Kagome gaped at him before giggling; "What?" he seemed insulted and Kagome shook her head, waving her hands in front of her.
"No, no, I'm just realizing how stupid I was in not thinking of that myself," she sighed, her laughter dying down and she stared at Inuyasha, her eyes softened in thanks, "That's an amazing idea, thank you for pointing that out," she laughed shortly again before smiling at Inuyasha, who was a little wide eyed.
Kagome's smile was beautiful, and he couldn't bring himself to look away; he felt his heart drop when her smile faltered under his stare and he cleared his throat, his golden eyes darting around the room.
"Well of course it's a great idea, I came up with it," he boasted and Kagome giggled again, and Inuyasha relished in the tinkling song of her laughter and he found himself smiling, wanting to laugh with her.
"Okay, sorry for the wait, here's your food!" the waiter appeared out of nowhere again and Inuyasha growled slightly as the boy set the plates down and backed away with a smile, "Enjoy!" and he was gone. Kagome stared happily down at her plate of food before looking up at Inuyasha,
"This looks so good!!" she squeaked and Inuyasha chuckled,
"Love your food, much?"
"Well, yeah! That's what I don't understand about those girls who have anorexia," Kagome shook her head sadly and Inuyasha snorted.
"They don't choose it."
"Sure they do! They obviously ate throughout their lives so far, what's stopping them now?"
"Well...they just can't eat, because-"
"Because they're idiots. Dumb. Just ridiculous- who stops eating just because they think their fat, and then when they're no more than a twig, find themselves unable to eat at all anymore?" Kagome shook her head, forking ravioli from her plate and popping it in her mouth; Inuyasha just watched on as she rambled. "I mean seriously! What's so hard about eating! Food is delicious- there's no way that they can't find something they like, and just eat it!"
"They say that they just can't bring themselves to chew and swallow the food."
"Well they're mental. It's easy, if it tastes good, and obviously if you're a twig, any kind of food would be good for you, and then just eat! Nom nom, chew!" Inuyasha burst into laughter here and Kagome glowered at him.
"Did you just say nom nom?" he asked and Kagome blushed but nodded, glaring at him,
"Yes, as a matter of fact I did- you got a problem with that?"
"No no, it's just that that was unexpected," Inuyasha laughed some more before shaking his head, digging into his own food.
After the dinner Inuyasha tried again,
"Are you sure you don't want to see my personal rooms?" he winked at Kagome and she glared, refusing to admit that she was blushing,
"Not in your dreams," she turned her nose up at him and Inuyasha sighed;
"Does that mean I have to take you home?" he asked and Kagome nodded.
At Kagome's apartment Inuyasha walked her to the front door and into the small foyer where she fished for her keys in her purse,
"So I'll talk to you later? Through emails, right?" Inuyasha asked and Kagome nodded,
"Yeah, of course."
"Alright then, good night," he grabbed Kagome's chin between his thumb and forefinger and kissed her, sliding his tongue across her juicy lips before pulling away with a sigh, knowing she was going to kill him. "See ya," he winked at her frozen stature and jumped in his car, driving away. Kagome stared off into space for another minute before shaking herself out of her stupor;
"That jerk! I'll kill him!" she shrieked as she unlocked the door and ran for the elevator.
FINALLY done! I just really didn't feel like writing, you know? But I got this chapter done, and I hope you all liked it! Please R&R!
Alice54