Chapter 7: Dress Up

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Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any other characters. All characters are owned by the talented Rumiko Takahashi.

A few weeks had passed since the fall festival and the friendship between Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku and I grew pretty strong. Over the last couple of weeks we had taken time to hang out by doing fun activities. Miroku and Sango were getting very close but Sango refused to admit she liked him. It didn't help that Miroku was a total player and would hit on different women wherever we went. Though he flirted, it was evident that Sango was on his mind all of the time. He would text her when he was working, he would go to the gym to see her and he would never refuse to hangout when she was around.

I'm glad I made new friends, I mean I've always had a few close friends but once everyone got jobs we all separated and only met up once in a while. For a while Sango was my main friend to go to but now I felt comfortable around Inuyasha and even Miroku. I could even go as far to say that they had all become my best friends.

Inuyasha and I definitely had become very close. I had ended up telling Sango about the night we all got drunk and Inuyasha stayed over. Inuyasha and I never really talked about it in the morning. We woke up in each other's arms and just laughed about it. He left that morning and I called Sango. Miroku ended up staying the night at her house but apparently nothing happened. He did sleep in her bed and they did share a kiss in the morning before he left to go home. They haven't kissed since then but he often talks about it.

I woke up this morning in a great mood for various reasons. One was that, though it was cold, it had finally started to snow those big snowflakes I just love. But what made my mood amazing was that I only had to work until 12pm today. Once a year volunteer students from a local high school would come to the daycare and help with some of the work load. As there was usually many volunteers my boss would allow one of the employees half the day off as to not have the daycare crowded. Lucky for me, he decided that I could take the day off. I had no idea what I was going to do for the rest of the day but it was a personal victory to have freedom for the day.

Once I got home I decided to organize my closet. Sure, it wasn't exciting but with some good music I managed to keep it entertaining. While looking though my closet I found an old dress that I had bought myself last year. I can't believe I forgot about this, I bought it for a date with Kouga but he had cancelled because of work. I remember I was so furious that I threw the dress in my closet out of rage and I guess I just forgot it even existed. It's a pretty hot dress! It was a red dress, reached just below the knee and had two inch straps. Finally feeling bored of cleaning my closet I decided that this sexy red dress had been banished long enough and I couldn't help but try it on.

Once it was on I decided to play dress up because why not? I went to the bathroom and put on some makeup as if I was going to a formal party and my hair was already in curls for work. I looked good! The only thing to complete this look would be some cute heels. I went into my closet again to grab my black heels that were three inches tall. I felt so confident looking in the mirror. I should dress this good all of the time.

*ring ring*

I wasn't expecting anyone to call… the caller I.D revealed it was Miroku.

*ring ring*

"Hello, Miroku?"

"Hey, Kagome! I need a huge favor… please? I will owe you big time but I don't know anyone else who isn't busy right now."

"Uh, sure! What is it?"

"Can you bring me a lunch? Listen, I know it doesn't seem like a big deal but I forgot my lunch and I'm not supposed to leave work. Inuyasha's dad is pretty scary and I don't want to piss him off by leaving. Please Kagome?" I can understand where he's coming from.

"Sure! I can do that! When do you need it for?"

"Well I have to be in a meeting at 2 so could you bring it before that? Please?"

I look at the time and see that it's already 1. If I bring him food now that will give him enough time to eat before his meeting. Oh shit! I'm still wearing my dress and I don't have time to change!

"I… Okay, I'll be there soon! Text me the location and where to find you! Bye!"

Oh well! I don't have time to change so I throw on a black peacoat, grab some leftovers from yesterday that are already in a container and run out the door still in my dress and heels. Once in a cab I give him the address Miroku texted me and wait patiently to arrive.

It took twenty minutes to get to the building but it would still give Miroku time to eat his food. The building was huge and it looked intimidating. The interior was very white and felt cold but professional. At a large desk sat a young lady with black hair and brown eyes. Her tag read Rin and she had a lovely little voice.

"Hi, how can I help you?"

"Hi, my name is Kagome! I'm here to bring Miroku a lunch." Maybe she won't let me go…

"Oh! Kagome! Miroku just called me to tell me you were coming! That's so sweet that you're here to bring him lunch! He's on the 15th floor, you just follow the hallway and he'll be at the first desk you see!" She's such a sweet girl, I'll have to come by sometime and bring her some snacks.

"Thanks so much, Rin."

I made my way to the elevator and entered it with three young men. My face turned red once the doors closed as it was clear the men were looking at how I was dressed. I wasn't overdressed compared to them, thank goodness, but the dress definitely showed what curves I had. It made me feel self-conscious.

I was thankful when the elevator finally stopped on the 15th floor as I got off alone. This floor matched the main floor except it had painting containing a lot of red and black. They looked almost historical but beautiful and elegant. After making my way down a small hall with some random doors I came to an opening where I spotted Miroku.

"Oh, Kagome! Thank goodness! What would I do without you?"

"I brought you leftovers because I didn't have much time to prepare food. I hope you like it!"

"I'm sure it's delicious. I'm so grateful! I owe you one!"

Just as I was about to answer Miroku a figure I recognized was walking past the desk and making their way towards double doors into a room I couldn't see into. Almost as soon as I saw him, he noticed me.

"Kagome? What are you doing here?" Inuyasha looked amused.

"Miroku forgot his lunch so I thought I would be nice and bring him some food," I happened to sneak a peek at Miroku to see that he was already close to being finished the food. It made me proud of my cooking skills.

Inuyasha looked handsome as ever and very confident. Maybe it was because he was at work or that he actually felt powerful here but his confidence made him irresistible. He was wearing a black suit with a red tie, his hair was back in a low ponytail and he looked well rested. As I looked at him it was evident that he was looking at me with searching eyes as well.

"Miroku, do I have anything scheduled for the next hour?" Inuyasha continued to look at me while talking to Miroku

"No, you have nothing for the rest of the day, actually."

"Follow me," oh damn, yes please. Again, a confident Inuyasha was irresistible.

He went back to the double doors where he opened one and signaled me into the room. I made my way over and entered. It was a beautiful room with windows facing outside all along three walls. The view was beautiful. Centered at the far end of the room was his black desk with two white chairs facing the desk. On the wall with the double doors was book cases filled with many huge books. I make a mental note of looking at the titles later as I was curious about what he read.

"Nice office. I knew you said you were a partner but wow!" I half ran to the other side of his desk where I sat in his chair. "Oh, I feel powerful. Get me some water, peasant!" I said with a goofy smile on my face.

Inuyasha sat on of the two chairs in front of me, "Why aren't you at work?"

"I got off work at 12pm so I'm free!"

"Do you have a date?" Why would have ask that? Oh, my look right now.

"No…" I'm so embarrassed, "I was cleaning my closet and I found my dress and I played dress up…"

"You clean up nice, Kagome!" I started to blush uncontrollably.

"It's sad because I don't have very much to dress up for anymore. I love wearing dresses and getting all dolled up, you know? Maybe I should throw a formal party..? I'll have to rent a venue or something. Could you imagine all of those people in my small apartment?" The thought made me laugh because though my apartment was very small, it wouldn't matter because I didn't know very many people anyway.

"I go to too many formal parties. You aren't missing out."

"Formal parties for what exactly?"

"Work parties. My father really enjoys entertaining clients and future clients."

"You work too much. You know what we should do? We should bail on work. I'll make food and we'll watch movies. It's a lazy day…" he looks like he's contemplating it, "come on, it'll be fun!"

"Let's do this!"

Inuyasha was grabbing his belongings to leave while I started to make my way to the doors. Deciding to go ahead I went to see Miroku. I caught Miroku playing solitaire and had to promise not to tell Inuyasha.

"Miroku, you can leave after you're done your meeting at 2. I'll talk to you later!" Inuyasha looked pumped.

"You guys are leaving?"

"Stop whining, Miroku." I stuck my tongue out at him, I was clearly enjoying myself far too much.

Inuyasha and I made our way into the elevator and looked at one and other. Once in the elevator I had to fix his coat.

"Do you dress yourself because if you say yes I won't believe you." His collar was everywhere so I put it into place.

"Shut up." We were still facing each other when the elevator doors opened with my hands still on his shirt collar while the elevator made its way to the first floor.

"Inuyasha!" whose voice was that? I was curious and so I looked over still touching Inuyasha.

Inuyasha didn't seem impressed at all as he mumbled something like "oh god no" under his breath and it kind of sounded like he growled, I wanted to laugh a little but I was still curious as to who called him.

"Inuyasha, baby, I was just coming to see you."

Oh no. Oh no.

"Hi, my name is Kikyo, Inuyasha's girlfriend. Who are you?" Wow, she really does sound like a bitch. This is bad.

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