The table was set beautifully. Everything was silver except for the napkins which were violet just like the walls. No food was set yet. Sesshomaru guided us to our seats. He sat in a tall chair at the end of the table while Inuyasha and I took seats on opposite sides of him. I glared at Inuyasha from the other side of the table. He still gave me a sorry expression. Sesshomaru put his hands up to his face and looked at both of us.
"Tell me Inuyasha?" Sesshomaru spoke gently with a curious tone.
"yes?"
"What is she to you?"
"What is this? A questionnaire!?" I blushed, Inuyasha did too. We just sunk back in our chairs. I slid a little too far and fell out. Inuyasha stood up quickly.
"Kagome! Are you ok!?"
Sesshomaru laughed under his breath. I looked for the support of the chair and pulled myself up. "Yeah, I am fine. Sorry bout that." I stood a little too quickly and knocked a glass over. "Um, you know what. I am just going to sit down now." I blushed with embarrassment. As I sat the first course of the meal was served. It was roast beef and mashed potatoes.
I played with my food and took small bites. I was just glad the conversation was dropped. I can't believe I reacted like that; Inuyasha too for that matter. I could feel myself blush again. Inuyasha looked at me with confusion.
"Uh… so Inuyasha? What do you do for a living?"
"Oh, well I am still in school…. So, yea."
"Oh."
The whole dinner pretty much went downhill. I couldn't really say much after what Sesshomaru asked Inuyasha. Still, I wonder what he was going to say. After dinner he drove me home.
"Listen, I am sorry about Sesshomaru. This was a bad idea. "He was looking straight at the road.
"It was really no big deal. I had fun." I smiled. He could tell I was lying. But just let it go. 'I am glad I came.' I thought to myself. Then we were in my drive way. The car came to a halt. He opened my door and walked with me to the door.
"So, I'll see you tomorrow?" I asked him.
"Uh, you bet." I felt the sudden urge to hug him as a thank you. I noticed he was starting to turn away but turned back to me. I was hesitating to lift my arms so we made a subtle hand shake. "Yea I'll see you tomorrow." We both blushed in awkwardness. He started to walk to his car and looked back at me from the corner of his eye and waved me goodbye. I waved back and he drove off.
I walked up to my room with clouded thoughts and fell on my bed.
'This guy. .. I thought he was a jerk, and self conceded. He was like a totally different person. Could I actually be falling for him?' I pictured images from the car ride to and from the club. I smiled. Lifting myself from the comfort of my sheets; I felt a sigh of relief and made my way to the bathroom.
I filled the tub and used my favorite bubble bath and violet scented candles. The air was now a thick perfume. It made me think about him more. I slid into the bath tub and I already felt relaxed. I couldn't help but think about tonight. It wasn't perfect but that made it more special in a way. I sighed. 'But why all of a sudden?' I blew bubbles in the bath water. The fizz tickled my nose. 'I never felt like this before.' I pulled my knees up to my chin and crossed my arms over them.
I sought the comfort of my bed once again. Sleeping was the last thing on my mind, but I was so tired. I let myself fall into my sheets. I kicked the covers over me. Before I dozed off… I couldn't help but wonder if he was thinking about me too.
