BlueMoon Goddess: Alright, I'm back with a new chapter! And you guys are certainly going to enjoy it, so sit back and have a drink to go with this lime in the chapter!

Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha, its characters or the story 'Rivals of Desire' which this fic is based on.

Summary: Kagome Higurashi and Inuyasha Takahashi have hated each other since childhood. Now thanks to their mothers, their forced to work within the same business and its making Kagome want to kill him even more. But for Inuyasha, he's starting to see that there's something within her he never noticed before, and it's about time he did something about it.


Kagome arrived at work a few hours early to go over notes for that morning's meeting. A small design firm out in Maryland had contacted them with ideas for a new clothing line. The company's work was quite impressive and Inuyasha had suggested they meet with them to discuss the products for the Japan line for the Yamoto account.

Happy for something to occupy her time, she began to read through the company's executives, her eyes widened and her breath caught in her throat.

A knock sounded on the door and Sayu peeked around it. "Hey Kagome, just letting you know I'm here. Call me if you need anything."

"Sayu?"

Sayu noticed the panicked expression on Kagome's face and stepped inside the office. "What's wrong?"

She glanced at the portfolio again. "This design company we're having the meeting with today…I was going over the executive list…Koga McNeil?"

"He's the company president." Sayu announced, a knowing look on her face. "And the answer to your question is yes, he is the same Koga McNeil you used to date."

Kagome smiled and bowed her head. "You know me so well." She acknowledged before burying her face in her hands. "What am I gonna do?"

"Kagome, what's wrong? So you used to date the guy, so what?"

Kagome leaned back in her seat and pinned Sayu with a sour look. "It was a little more than dating Sayu."

"I know." She whispered, remembering how devastated Kagome was when the relationship ended. Everyone thought she and Koga would marry one day.

"So…" Kagome sighed, shaking away the sad memories threatening to invade her thoughts. "How long before the meeting?"

"Less than half an hour." Sayu replied, heading for the door. "And Inuyasha's already here."

Kagome waited a few moments after Sayu walked out of the room. "Might as well get it over with." She decided as she stood behind her desk. She smoothed one hand over the chic burgundy dress suit, grabbed her files and headed for the door. 'Just calm down.' She ordered herself, slowing her steps.

Inuyasha's office door was open so she didn't bother to knock. She walked into the room with an air of authority surrounding her. He was on hold with his accountant when she walked in. A cool smile crossed his mouth as he watched her, his eyes surveying the length of her body encased in the figure-flattering suit. His striking light stare feasted on the curve of her breasts and he remembered how her nipples felt against his fingers. When Kagome turned and stepped toward the bar, he focused on her legs and thighs. The skirt and matching pumps she wore only emphasized their length and shapeliness.

"Inuyasha?"

"Yeah Gin?" He replied, tuning in to his accountant's voice.

"Sorry about that." Gin said. The sound of shuffling papers could be heard in the background. "I had to find the documents myself. You should have them by Monday."

"I appreciate it." Inuyasha replied before hanging up the phone. Leaning back in his chair, he kept his eyes on Kagome. A tiny furrow formed between his brows. It was obvious she was on edge about something, but wasn't in the mood to discuss it. Rather than call her on it, he decided to wait.

The intercom buzzed. "Yea Sayu?" He said into the speaker.

"The people from Wolfe Clan Fashion is here."

Inuyasha looked at Kagome, who appeared to be in another world. "You ready?" He asked, watching her jump in response to his voice.

She cleared her throat. "Mmm-hmm." She replied, pressing her hand against the chignon she wore. She found it almost impossible to look at him directly. Thoughts of her doomed relationship with Koga McNeil made her more aware of how wrong she would be for Inuyasha. She refused to let things go any further than they already had.

"Kag?" Inuyasha said, standing next to his desk. "You okay?"

"Yeah." Kagome whispered. Nodding as she walked toward him.

As Inuyasha escorted her to the conference room, he could feel her body stiffen beneath his hand lying against her waist. Once the meeting was over, he planned to find out what had her so edgy.

They entered the conference room and saw that the executive staff of Wolfe Clan Fashion was waiting at the round table. A tall, wolf demon with his hair pulled in a ponytail stood and headed toward them.

"Kagome!" Koga exclaimed, pulling her into his arms for a tight hug. "How are you? How've you been?" He asked, planting a kiss on her cheek.

Kagome laughed, genuinely happy to see her old flame. "Just fine." She whispered, her arms encircling his back.

A quick expression of surprise flashed across Inuyasha's face. He masked it with a guarded look that matched his mood. The deep-set stare narrowed a bit as he watched Koga's hands around Kagome's waist. When the wolf had the audacity to kiss her mouth, Inuyasha's hands clenched briefly and he cleared his throat.

Kagome pulled out of Koga's embrace, as far as he would allow. She glanced at Inuyasha and could almost feel the anger radiating from his body. "Um, Koga, I'd like you to meet my partner, Inuyasha Takahashi. Inuyasha, meet Koga McNeil." She announced, forcing a shaky smile to her lips.

Koga laughed. "Kagome, I know who this is. I've been to one of your restaurants before, pretty good food."

"Glad to hear it." Inuyasha replied, studying the man intently.

Koga turned to the table and waved his hand in the direction of the people sitting there. "Kagome, Inuyasha, this is Ginta Yoshino, VP of Marketing. Hakkaku, VP of Designs and Amaranth Wilson, VP of R and D."

Kagome and Inuyasha stepped forward to shake hands with the group at the table. When Kagome moved to take her seat next to Inuyasha, she caught the sharp, questioning look in his eyes. "He's an old friend." She whispered, clearing her throat nervously.

He took his eyes away from hers and focused on the portfolio in his hands. He made no effort to begin the meeting, so Kagome brought a smile to her face and addressed the group.

"We've gone over the proposal you were so kind to send us and we're very impressed."

The Wolfe Clan Fashions group exchanged encouraging looks. "We're glad to hear that Kagome." Koga replied, sliding two small flipcharts across the table.

Kagome and Inuyasha studied the charts that held several sketches of outfits.

"We want to be considered for designing clothes for your next line." Koga announced. "If you're pleased, then perhaps you'd consider using our services on a more regular basis."

Kagome was quite impressed by the drawings and smiled. "Well, we actually have a new line―"

"But we also have a staff of very competent designers." Inuyasha cut in.

"We understand that Mr. Takahashi." Amaranth replied, turning to face Inuyasha. "What we are proposing is an arrangement where our company would be considered for your premier lines, not the ones you produce in bulk."

"We're especially interested in the business line we've heard rumors about." Ginta told them.

Inuyasha and Kagome exchanged glances. Neither could deny the group had their stuff together. Even Inuyasha, who was against working with the group for his own personal reasons, took an interest in the proposal.


The meeting ended an hour and a half later and despite all the initial tension, the gathering had been quite productive. Kagome had even managed to let go of some of her unease and relax. When she chanced glancing at Inuyasha, that all changed. The look he gave her sent her heart plummeting to her toes. She managed to ignore it and offered to show Koga and his associates to the elevators.

"So how have you been, really Kagome?" Koga asked, keeping his hand around Kagome's arm as they hung back from the rest of the group.

She smiled and turned to face him. "I'm good. Honest."

"Your job is still on the upswing. Every performance you put on is better than the last."

"Thanks Koga." She pulled him close for another hug, then leaned back to look into his blue eyes. "But enough about me. What have you been up to?"

He bowed his head and took a deep breath. "Well…I'm married now, one kid and another on the way."

Her gaze softened. "That's great." She whispered. "I know how much you always wanted that. I'm so happy for you."

"Thanks Kagome." He replied, pulling her close again. They talked only a few minutes longer before parting.

She decided to bypass Inuyasha's office on her way from the elevators. Instead, she took the long way around and headed back to her own office. When she closed the door and leaned against it, she vowed not to leave the room until it was time to go home.

"Who was he Kagome?"

Shrieking, she jumped at the voice invading her silence. Inuyasha was seated on the sofa, his legs crossed at the ankles, his arms folded over his chest, and his eyes held a gleam that was anything but comforting.

"A friend." Kagome told him, walking over to her desk and bowing her head.

"Close friend?"

She buried her face in her hands, not responding. Inuyasha closed his eyes as he took a shuddering breath. Feeling the hold of his temper slowly slipping away, he pushed himself off the sofa. Kagome's heart pounded when she felt him standing behind her, a soft cry slipped past her lips when he pulled her back against him.

"Close friend Kag?" He probed once more. His hands held her upper arms in a vise-like grip. "How close?" He asked, taking her silence as confirmation.

She swallowed past the heavy lump in her throat. "Very." She admitted.

A humorless smirk crossed his mouth and he let her go. She heard him utter a low sound of disgust and she turned to face him.

"It was a long, long time ago." She assured him.

"But it was intense?" He challenged, crossing his arms over his chest.

Kagome dropped to the edge of her desk and released a long sigh. "Inuyasha, I really don't want to talk about this with you. What difference does it make anyway? I'm sure you've had intense relationships in the past."

He leaned in close, bracing his hands on either side of her along the desk. "I don't have any that would make me act as on edge as you've been all morning."

Her lashes fluttered madly as she searched the alluring face before her. "Can't you please let it go?" She begged. "Koga is a happily married man with a kid and another on the way. I was just happy to see him after all this time."

Inuyasha closed his eyes and averted his face. He cursed himself for becoming so unhinged over an old boyfriend.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome whispered, hoping he would move away. Her entire body tingled in response to his closeness.

A moment later he looked at her. Instead of moving away, his hands cupped her hips and he pulled her against him. Her lips parted at the insistence of his tongue. Soon, they were in the midst of another throaty kiss. Kagome braced herself beneath the wicked onslaught. She moaned as her fingers curled around his neck. His grip around her hips tightened and he sat her back on the desk. Inuyasha broke the kiss to trail soft kisses along her neck. Her sharp gasps filled the room and a smile crossed the curve of his mouth.

"Inuyasha…wait." She pleaded, pressing her palms against his chest.

"Wait for what?" He growled, his hands caressing every inch of her thighs.

"Inuyasha." She said again. This time her voice was firm and unyielding. When he moved away, she smoothed her hands across her thighs to stop them from quivering. "You know, the reason why Koga and I couldn't make our relationship work was because he wanted something more serious than I was ready for. Do you know what I mean?"

The grin on Inuyasha's face was purely wicked. Again, he trapped Kagome on her desk. "I know exactly what you mean. Wolf boy didn't have what it took to make you change your mind." He concluded, teasing to lighten the moment. His eyes narrowed when hers widened. Leaning forward, he pressed a lingering kiss to the corner of her mouth. "I'll see you later."


Inuyasha was at his desk thinking about his new insight into Kagome. So, she didn't want a serious relationship? That only left one question…what did she want?

The phone rang suddenly, interrupting his thoughts. He was tempted to let the call go to voicemail, but noticed his private line blinking. Slowly, he reached for the receiver.

"Inuyasha Takahashi."

"Hello dearest."

"Mother, how are you doing?" He replied, a grin coming to his face.

"I'm doing great." Izayoi replied, her voice sounding more animated than usual. "How is it at the company?"

He turned his chair toward the windows and stared out at the view. "The business is fine."

"How are things with you and Kagome?"

His eyes narrowed and he hesitated a moment before answering. "Everything's fine."

"I'm glad to hear it."

"Mother?"

"Yes?"

"Please tell me you and Mrs. Higurashi didn't do all this to set us up?"

Izayoi chuckled. "Dearest, I and Kozakura only wanted to set you two up in business. If anything more becomes of it that is completely on the two of you."

"Mmm-hmm." Inuyasha drawled. He knew his mother far too well to believe that. Besides, thoughts of Kagome had him too preoccupied to investigate his mother's motives any further.

"So, how fine is it?"

Inuyasha frowned at his mother's question. "Come again?"

"You said things were going fine between you and Kagome. How fine?"

"We've reached a…understanding." He admitted finally, smiling when his mother laughed.

"Hmm…It sounds interesting and wicked."

His laughter filled the office. "Not yet." He replied, without thinking.

"Oh sweetheart, that's wonderful!" Izayoi raved, delighted by the insightful tidbit.

"Mother, I need go." He said, swiveling the chair back to face the desk. "I'll talk to you later, I love you."

"I love you too dearest, don't give up."

"Feh, I hadn't planned to." He assured her before setting the black receiver in its cradle.


"Hey, could you hold the elevator please?" Kagome called, racing for the car that was about to leave. The paneled doors slid open and she eased inside. "Thank you."

"Anytime."

She didn't bother to turn when she heard the response. "Inuyasha." She greeted, while hoping the ride would be swift.

Leaning against the back of the elevator, he pushed his hands into his trouser pockets. "Would you eat with me this afternoon Kag?"

A tiny frown marred the smooth line of her brow and she shook her head. "I can't."

"It's only lunch Kag."

"I have stuff to do."

"Do I make you nervous?" He queried, almost bursting into laughter when she turned to pin him with a shocked expression.

He knew she was about to blast him and decided to intervene. Before anything could be said, he closed the short distance between them, dipped his head and thrust his tongue past her lips. Kagome gasped, offering his tongue deeper access to the dark cavern of her mouth. She held the lapels of his stylish, navy suitcoat in a tight grip. The strength in her legs seemed to ooze away and she gripped the lapels as though they were a lifeline. When he finally pulled away, a cocky smirk fell across his lips. His heavenly, warm gaze softened at her tousled state. The silky, dark mass of her hair lay over her head in a disarray and her lipstick was smudged. She appeared so delicious at that moment he had to help himself to another taste of her. Kagome moaned shamelessly beneath the hard, wet kiss. When Inuyasha finally stepped away, he gave a sexy wink and left the elevator. Once she was alone, she realized she had been holding her breath.


"I must be insane." Inuyasha told himself as he waited for the light to change. Kagome had been on his mind all day. It made no sense. 'Why now?' He thought.

In all the years he had known her, not once had he ever acted so blatantly aggressive around her. Come to think of it, he never went to such lengths for any woman, especially a woman who had been such a thorn in his side. Still, aside from all the years he had known her, Inuyasha realized something was missing. It was the mystery of having no intimate knowledge of her that drove him. That afternoon in the office was the first time they had ever kissed.

"That's it then." He told himself. He decided his need for conquest was the reason for the erratic behavior. Satisfied with the logic, he headed in the direction of Kagome's apartment building. In no time, he was parking in a space just outside the posh high-rise. Luckily, it was well after dark so the street and lobby of the building were practically void of people.

"Inuyasha Takahashi!" A security guard behind the desk called when he recognized the famous chef.

Inuyasha smiled and reached into his pockets. "Hey, how's it going?"

"A lot now." The guard replied, grinning from ear to ear. "Wait 'til I tell my wife and sister who walked in here tonight."

Inuyasha chuckled, standing in front of the tall, black booth. "I'm here to see Kagome Higurashi. Is she in?"

The security guard checked his log. "Yeah, she got in around five-thirty and she's been up there ever since."

"Can I go up?"

"Of course." He replied. "But can I get you to sign the log and an autograph?"

"No problem." Inuyasha replied, signing his name twice. "Thanks." He slid a ten across the desk as he headed to the elevators.


Kagome had taken a long shower and decided to turn in early that evening. She had just slipped beneath the crisp, off-white sheets of her queen-size bed when the doorbell rang. Luckily, her housekeeper, Sammi was finishing up downstairs and would answer the door.

"Good evening!" Sammi exclaimed when she saw Inuyasha. She practically beamed at the sight of the tall, handsome hanyou chef.

Of course, he was at his most charming. "Good evening Sammi. It's nice seein' you again."

"Same here Mr. Takahashi."

"Ah, ah, ah, what did I tell you?" He mockingly chastised as he waged a finger in the girl's direction.

If possible, her smile grew even wider and she looked down at the floor. "I'm sorry…Inuyasha."

"That's better." He replied, his voice resounding in the narrow hallway.

Suddenly, Sammi realized she hadn't invited him inside. "I'm sorry, please." She whispered, moving away from the door.

"I hope I'm not interrupting you." He told her, following her into the quiet apartment.

"Oh no, not at all! I was just getting done with my cleaning and Ms. Kagome's asleep."

"Already?" Inuyasha asked, glancing at his gold wristwatch.

"Mmm-hmm." Sammi nodded, her wide brown eyes glancing toward the curving staircase along the side of the living room. "She seemed pretty beat when she got in."

"Is that right?" He murmured, his golden eyes narrowing sharply. "Well…" He sighed, fixing Sammi with a pleading look. "I had something important to tell her, has she been asleep long?

Sammi's lips twisted beneath her nose. "Mmm…she's been up there quite a while."

"You think it'll be okay if I run right quick and look in on her? I really need to see her." He asked, using the sweet look and charming tone of voice that usually got him anything he wanted.

Sammi wasn't immune. "I don't think it'd be a problem. I'm on my way out though. Unless…you'd like me to wait?" She asked in a hopeful tone.

Inuyasha dropped one arm around Sammi's narrow shoulders and escorted her out of the living room. "You don't have to do that. I know how tired you must be after cleaning up behind Kagome all day." He observed as they headed down the hall to the front door. "I'll lock up behind you." He offered, flashing her another gorgeous smile.

Sammi was so flustered by the simple fact that he was touching her, she could barely contain herself. "Than…thank you Mr.―Inuyasha." She replied, her words tinged with laugher. "Good night."

"Night." Inuyasha called, waving at Sammi as she stepped out into the hall. He shut the front door softly and headed back into the dimly lit apartment. As he strolled down the hallway, he couldn't help but study the framed posters lining the walls. Many were posters of the performances she was in, while others were of her and her fellow dancers in various magazine spreads. Some were even with Kagome alone. Inuyasha spent a bit longer than he intended staring at her heart-stopping image on the posters.

Minutes later, he was heading up the stairs. Quiet and swift, he took the carpeted steps two at a time. He passed the two guest bedrooms and located Kagome's through the last door on the left. The double oak doors opened and closed without a sound. He stepped inside the room and was able to see her lying in the middle of the huge four-poster bed in the center of the room. When she turned onto her stomach and uttered a relaxed sigh, he headed toward the bed.

"Kag?" Inuyasha called softly to coax her from her sleep. "Kag?" He tried again. There was no answer, so he ascended the three steps leading to the bed and took a seat on the edge.

A thin stream of moonlight shone through an opening in her drapes and settled on her beautiful face. For a while, he entertained himself by tracing her pale skin and ebony hair. The curve of her cheek felt so satiny he couldn't resist pressing a soft kiss there.

"Kagome?" He called again, this time adding a little more bass to the pronunciation.

Faintly, Kagome heard the voice drift into her ear and a tiny moan slipped past her lips.

"Kagome?"

After a few seconds, an alarm bell sounded. Kagome jerked her head off the pillow.

"Shhh…" Inuyasha reassured her, pressing his hands against her arms to hold her to the bed. "Kag, Kag? Hey, it's all right. Shh…" He turned her onto her back so she could see him.

Recognition and relief slowly dawned in the dark pools of her eyes. "Inuyasha…" She whispered.

"Yea, it's me Kag, shh…" He soothed, rubbing his hands across her arms.

Her fist pounded weakly against his chest. Her heart rate began to slow as he pressed soft, insistent kisses to her mouth. She began to return them. Her full lips pressed whisper-soft pecks to his neck and jaw. Soon, their mouths were melded. They moaned simultaneously as their tongues caressed and explored. She shivered mimicking the passionate thrust of Inuyasha's tongue as her tiny whimpering sounds slipped into his mouth.

She wore a delicate light green satin nightie and Inuyasha couldn't have been more pleased. He pushed the covers back and slid his hands beneath the hem of the gown. A low moan rose within his chest when he found she wore nothing beneath it.

"Kagome…" He groaned, cupping her bottom in his hands. He broke the kiss to trail his mouth along her neck. His fangs fastened to the thin strap of the gown and tugged it past her shoulder.

Kagome whimpered, snuggling deeper into the bed. Her breath came in short pants as his mouth caressed the swell of her breasts. She arched her back, silently begging him to grow bolder in his caress, which he had every intention of doing so. He pulled his hands from beneath the gown and brought them to the bodice. Experienced fingers unfastened the tiny buttons. His lips brushed every inch of newly exposed skin. Finally, he was touching her breasts. After a moment he pulled the front open and started at her body. His incredible deep-set gaze studied every curve of the mounds before they beckoned his mouth once more.

Kagome was lost in the thrill of the moment. She never dreamed Inuyasha would be touching her that way. Nothing could compare to the pleasure he evoked from a simple touch. She moaned his name and pushed her fingers into his silver mane.

Inuyasha was determined to go as far as Kagome would allow him. He gently yet swiftly pulled the lingerie away from her body and tossed it aside. Then he resumed the possessive kisses along the undersides of her breasts. "Kagome…" He whispered in a tortured tone, the delicate scent of her skin driving him wild with need. He moved lower, nuzzling her belly button with his nose, before dropping lingering kisses to her smooth flat stomach and the black curls above her femininity.

When his tongue delved past the silky petals of her womanhood, Kagome's loud gasp filled the room and her hips rose from the bed. Inuyasha feasted like a man starved for the taste of her. His hands closed around her hips, pressing her deep into the bed. He increased the pressure, his ego thoroughly stroked by her passionate sobs.

After several moments of the delightful treat, Kagome fully realized what was happening to her. She took stock of the situation. Lying in bed completely naked, while Inuyasha was still fully clothed and pleasuring her so shamelessly. Though she relished the incredible sensations flowing through her body, she knew it had to end. "Inuyasha―"

"No." He growled, his voice muffled between her thighs. He resumed his task, drawing a defeated groan from Kagome.

Weakly, she pressed her hands against his shoulders. "Stop…" She sighed.

After a few moments Inuyasha raised his head and looked up at her. "You really want me to?"

Ordering herself to regain control of the situation, she took a deep breath. "Yes…" The word came out a husky shudder as ripples of delight continued to course through her. Finally she ordered herself to snap out of it. "Yes Inuyasha, I really want you to stop."

"Why?" He challenged, glaring at her.

She could almost feel the frown radiating from his face in the darkened room. "Because I said so." She sang, pressing one foot against his shoulder and shoving him away. She jumped from the tangled bed and snatched her gown from the floor. With great effort, she ignored the yearning of her traitorous body, moist from his attention. Once the gown was back in place, she headed across the room and flung the door open. "Out!" She instructed before heading downstairs.

Inuyasha, still lounging on the bed, grinned broadly. When Kagome called his name, he got up slowly and left the room.

"That was really low Inuyasha."

"What's wrong Kag?" He asked, delighted by her outrage.

She whirled around to face him from her position at the foot of the stairs. "What's wrong? What's wrong! You break into my house―"

"I didn't break in. Sammi let me in."

She pushed both hands through her ebony locks. "Why am I not surprised?" She groaned, heading into the sunken living room.

"Aw Kag, don't be mad at her." He urged, strolling down the carpeted stairway.

Kagome pinned him with an accusing dark glare. "Oh, I don't hold Sammi responsible. I can just imagine what you said to get in here."

Inuyasha shrugged and took a seat in one of the cushioned armchairs flanking the sofa. "I didn't have to try hard."

She propped her hands on her hips and shook her head. "Do you know how much you scared me up there?"

"I'm sorry, really Kag. I didn't know you were so easy to scare."

"To hell with that. You could've been a burglar…or worse." She told him, taking a seat in the other chair. "Then you take advantage of me―"

"Hold it." He ordered, raising one hand in the air. "Hold it right there. Now you enjoyed that as much as I did."

"Ha!"

"Look me in the face and tell me you didn't."

Unable to respond, Kagome stood and gave him a cool stare. "You know, I don't care who you are. I don't care about your big name, big money―"

"Don't forget big d―"

"Shut the hell up Inuyasha!" She ordered, losing her patience. "I knew you when you were shitting in your pants, so don't think you're gonna run some game on me. I'm not one of your groupies. I know you." With that said, she stomped past him on her way to the front door.

Inuyasha caught her by the wrist before she could get far.

"Let go." She said, watching him stand from the chair to look down on her.

The humorous smirk left his face and was replaced by a more serious expression. His grip around her wrist tightened and he pulled her high against his chest. Kagome clutched his shoulders and forced herself to remain calm. His stare was unwavering as he crossed the room with Kagome in his arms. He held her against the wall and frowned as he spoke. "Maybe that's why I want you so damn much. Because you know me. You're real to me, not just somebody trying to please me because of who I am."

The honesty she heard in the words silenced all her arguments. When he dipped his head to plunder the softness of her mouth, she surrendered to the devastating kiss.

"You see?" He murmured amid the passionate kiss.

Kagome was so affected, she could barely speak. "Inuyasha, do you know how long we've hated each other?"

"I never hated you."

"We can't."

"I can."

She lowered her eyes to the floor, so he couldn't see the tears building there. "I can't."

The tired, sad tone in the two words frustrated him more than he cared to admit. He pulled away from her and fixed her with a stern look. "Kagome, why are you doing this? You act like you don't know me at all, like we have no history whatsoever. Why can't you just give it a chance?"

Kagome kept her eyes on the ground. "I just can't."

Inuyasha commended himself on not losing his temper, despite the fact that he wanted to grab her and shake her until she gave in. Of course, he had no intentions of giving up. Stepping close again, he placed his hands on either side of her against the wall. "I'll see you tomorrow." He whispered into her ear before brushing a feathery-soft kiss to her cheek.

Kagome was silent and still until she heard the door close behind him. Then she buried her face in her palms and uttered a long groan.


BlueMoon Goddess: Well that was a lot to take in! But I hope you did enjoy the chapter, especially the lime that was thrown in there. But not to worry, Kagome's playing hardball but Inuaysha is gonna come back swinging. So stay tuned for the next chapter and until then! ^_^