Chapter 7: He's Such A Sweetie

To say Kagome was nervous was more than an understatement. She was terrified.

After their 'girl talk' last night, Kagura and Kagome spent hours picking out the perfect outfit.

'I never knew it could take so long to pick out clothes!'

So, now Kagome was standing in front of Kagura's mirror wearing a black halter, blue low rise jeans, and simple black pointed toe boots.

She faced Kagura, " Is it ok? I mean, does it look too…I don't know."

Walking up to Kagome, she grabbed her shoulders and shook her, " Kagome! You look fine. Now sit down, I have to do your hair and make-up. He'll be here in about an hour or so." she pushed Kagome into the chair in front of her mirror.

Kagome laughed nervously, scratching her head in that classic anime style, "Well, ya see, about that. I kinda called him last night, and this is the funny part, well, I told him that you would bring me over there."

"Why would you say that?" she looked at Kagome with an 'I-don't-trust-you' look.

Standing slowly and easing over to the bathroom. " I didn't think I would be ready by the time he said he would be here so, I said you would take me when I was ready." Kagura watched her like a hawk.

"Spit it out Higurashi."

"Fine! I didn't say anything about anything, but I know Miroku's gonna be over there with Inu. So, I just thought that you could finally get the chance to talk to him." she attempted to make a run for the bathroom door.

She didn't make it. Kagura practically talked her to the floor, " You WHAT?!"

Barely able to breathe from the extra weight Kagura added, "I didn't say anything to him about it, I just thought you could use the time to kinda talk to him."

Sitting up, still on Kagome, "Kagome, what made you do that? We have nothing to talk about! What would I do anyway? Walk in the living room, 'hey, mind if I join you?' 'yeah sure, who are you?'. They wouldn't ask me to join, they would more so wonder why I'm there!" She was almost hysterical.

Not feeling so good about her plan anymore, "I never thought that far into it. Sorry. You don't have to actually do it, I can call Sessho and he'll come get me." She got up, looking for her phone.

Kagura still sat on the floor, she was nibbling on her nail, "Wait, I'm sorry. You were just trying to help me out with my fucked up problems. I'll go along with it. But I swear if I humiliate myself, I'll kill you." pointing directly at Kagome.

Kagome sat down in the chair in front of the mirror, "Are you gonna do my hair or what?"

Walking over, she yanked on it a bit, "shut up, I'm in charge right now." she started combing through her hair, "So..what would I say to him anyway?"

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Pulling into Sesshomaru's driveway, Kagome stared in awe. " This is his house? I could fit three of my mom's houses in this." getting out of the car.

Looking at the house as well, "Yeah, I still can't believe I know who lives here." Taking a deep breath, "how do I look?"

Kagome looked at her, she was wearing a simple white fitted tank top and a pair of ripped jeans, her hair was put into a sloppy bun, "I see you're trying to pull off the, 'I-just-threw-this-on' look." Laughing at how Kagura's face frowned, "You look cute!"

"Ok, now me." Kagome gave a little slow twirl, Kagura had made her wear her hair down and put a little eyeliner and shadow on her. "You look..you look like you would compliment Sesshomaru well." she smiled.

"Is that good?"

"If it compliments Sessho, its damn near perfect."

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From downstairs, Inuyasha and Miroku heard a car in the driveway. Looking out of the window, Inu called out, "Hey Sessho! Kagome's here!" Looking again, "And she looks hott!"

At this, Miroku practically vaulted to the window, "Ah, well, Kagome does look delightful, but who is that sex bomb next her?"

Inuyasha glanced at Miroku, "I think..I think its Kagura Onigumo, ya know, Naraku's sister."

Miroku 'oh'ed. "Still, she looks good."

Inuyasha walked away from the window, heading for the hallway. "Yeah, I guess, but you have Sango to fawn all over."

At this Miroku kinda frowned, "Oh yeah, I suppose I do."

Turning around, Inuyasha seemed frustrated, "What's up with you guys now anyways? Last year you were all over each other and now you don't even want to hold her hand." He looked worried now.

Miroku leaned against the wall, putting his hands in his pockets, " Well, I don't know I just don't feel it anymore. I still love her, I love her with all I have man, but I don't want to be with her anymore and…"

"And what?"

"I think she's with someone else. I'm not sure, but there have been so many hints at it. She comes over and I can smell cologne on her, or we'll go see a movie and she barely watches it, like she's seen it before. She barely smiles when she sees me."

"Well, I don't want you guys to split, but you sound miserable. You're my best friend man, so if you don't want to be with her, then don't. No one is gonna be mad, and if she is with someone else, at least you dumped her!" he added with a laugh.

Miroku didn't laugh, "I know what you're saying Inu, and I would be a lot happier. I don't want to leave her, but I'm going to. Its just, I feel that I have to do this, like something is just pushing me to it. Like fate is telling me Sango isn't the one for me."

Just as Inu was about to open his mouth, Sesshomaru came down the stairs. He was wearing a pair of jeans and a black and white graffiti graphics shirt with his in a loose ponytail.

Inuyasha's eyebrow rose, "Its about time you got down here! Then again, it doesn't matter because their still standing outside talking."

Sesshomaru didn't even pay attention to his brother's comment, "I'm going to ask you this once and only once so be serious, how do I look?"

Inuyasha put on serious faces, "hmm..well, this could change but..you look good man."

Nodding his head, he looked to Miroku, "Houshi."

Miroku looked up.

"You look like someone has died."

Inuyasha decided to jump in, "Miroku is thinking about breaking up with Sango."

Miroku eyes practically popped out, "Dude!"

Sesshomaru just looked at him, " Then do it. You adored her last year, and suddenly you don't wish to be with her anymore. Obviously something isn't right, so do whatever your gut is telling you too."

Miroku looked up to Sesshomaru, "Alright. Fine. I'll end it with Sango…when I feel its time."

The doorbell rung, Inu walked to it, "Finally decided to come in." Opening the door, he greeted them both.

Inuyasha looked to Kagura, "Long time no see." He gave her a hug, which she hesitantly gave back. "What are you doing here anyway?"

Kagura looked a bit uneasy, "I came to drop Kagome off, I guess I'll head back home now."

Inu suddenly had a bright idea, for once. "Hey, wait. You could just chill here for a bit, I mean, if you aren't in any big rush. If I remember correctly, you don't live exactly around the corner from here." He was right, Kagura lived practically thirty minutes away.

Kagura looked at Inu, then Miroku, he was looking at her, then he quickly looked away, "I actually don't have anything to do at home, I was planning on spending the night alone with Naraku and Sora."

Sesshomaru snorted, "Good luck with that."

Kagura laughed, "Exactly. So, I guess I'll stay for a bit then."

Sesshomaru headed for the door, "Well then since that's settled, Kagome and I are heading out. See you guys when we get back."

Inuyasha called out, "Hey Kagome, be careful on that date with Sessho. If he tries anything, kick him in the nuts."

"I will!" they all laughed.

After they closed the door, the three of them stood there, just looking at each other.

Kagura finally spoke, "So, what were you guys doing before?" she asked, walking towards the living room.

Inu looked at Miroku, signaling him to say something. He wouldn't speak.

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, "We were just playing some games. Hey, we'll be right back!"

He grabbed Miroku by his collar and drug him down the hall a bit, "Listen man! You want to leave Sango because you feel something better is coming your way, right?"

Miroku looked confused, "Yeah, so?"

Inuyasha had a 'you-are-so-slow' expression on his face, "So? So theres a hot chick standing in the living room. She could be who you're looking for."

Miroku shook his head, "Come on man, its Kagura. She wouldn't be the girl for me."

"You were calling her a sex bomb a few minutes ago!"

"But what if she isn't the one I'm looking for? I don't want to waste my time and possibly pass up the right one for me."

"Well you'll never know if she's the right one unless you try."

Miroku's face frowned, he looked confused, "Inuyasha, I cannot believe that actually made sense." He grinned, "Alright, I suppose its worth a try, after all, she is pretty hot." With that, he headed towards the living room.

Inuyasha stood there for a minute, proud of himself. 'Damn I'm good..wait, did he basically call me stupid!' Shaking it off, he went to the living room as well.

Kagura was standing in the middle of the room, attempting to play Guitar Hero. They stood by the door, watching in amusement.

Hearing them laughing at her, Kagura quickly turned around, her face was red, "I can't figure out how to play this stupid thing. I think its broken."

Miroku walked over, taking the guitar from her and putting it on, "Its actually a pretty easy game, if you have good hand eye coordination." he played a song, making it look easy.

After a few minutes, Inuyasha looked at his watch, "Ah shit, I was supposed to call Kikyo twenty minutes ago, I'll be right back you guys." he headed upstairs.

Kagura was attempting to play again, she was actually enjoying herself, she had completely forgotten what it felt like to just play a game with someone, none of her friends played games.

After failing that round, Miroku stood up and walked towards her and restarted her game. He looked at her and smiled, "Now, don't freak out and hit me, I'm doing this in my best intentions," he laughed as he stood behind her and put his arms around hers, so he could reach the guitar and play it.

Kagura just about fainted. 'He smells so good. And his arms! Oh my goodness, I never knew he was this well tanned. That psycho Taijiya doesn't deserve this!'

She finally snapped out of it, when she heard him speak.

"I'm sorry, what did you say?"

"I said, I think we have a few classes together, don't we?"

"Yes, we do. Three to be exact."

"I knew it. So, why don't you ever speak?" he teased, poking her in the side.

"Well, I can't say that we've ever been friends, and at the moment, I don't think your girlfriend likes me too much." She added with a bit of a smirk.

"Sango? Why would she have something against you?" he was still playing the game in the same position, Kagura had dropped her arms to the side.

"We just don't see eye to eye right now."

"Can you keep a secret Kagura?"

Trying to look up at him, "Sure, I suppose."

Not sure why he was telling her, he said it anyway, "I'm thinking of breaking up with Sango. I don't know why, but I just feel like I should. Also, I think she's seeing someone else, but I'm not sure."

'YES! YES! YES! YES!'

Trying to sound concerned, "Um, well, if that's how you feel then, you can't help it. If that's what your heart is telling you, do it."

"Alright then."

"Kagura?"

"Mhmm?"

"What do you say about going out to lunch with me tomorrow?"

Kagura stiffened. He let her go and turned off the game. "What?"

Blushing a bit, he asked her again, "Do you want to have lunch with me tomorrow? I mean, of course you don't have to, I was just wondering. I'm gonna be single soon so, I was just, trying to get used to doing that."

Kagura forced herself to stop from smiling so brightly, "Sure, I suppose I could fit you into my schedule." Looking at the time, she grabbed her jacket and keys, "I should probably head home now before Naraku has a fit." Giving him her number, "Call it anytime. I practically never sleep and I'm damn near always at home." she said laughing.

Miroku was grinning like an idiot, "Alright then, see you tomorrow." Walking her to the door, they gave their goodbyes.

As soon as the door shut, Inuyasha practically jumped down the stairs, "So how'd it go? Get the number?"

"How'd you enjoy that extremely long phone call Inu?" Miroku asked, raising an eyebrow.

"What? I did call Kikyo but she had to get off, her mom wanted her to play scrabble or something. Then I came back, but you two were all hugged up so comfortably, I decided not to interrupt." He laid across the couch.

Miroku sat on the opposite side of the room, "We were not hugged up. I was simply helping her with the game."

"Yeah right."

"Anyway, we're having lunch tomorrow, I got her number."

Inuyasha sat up, "Well you didn't waste any time did you? And you didn't even want to talk to her!"

Miroku stood up, searching for his keys, "Shut up, you're the one who said to just try. Besides, its not like we're going out or anything, its just lunch."

"Yeah, she might not want you after that." he grinned.

"Oh please Inuyasha. I'm Miroku, in case you've forgotten. Theres not a woman out there who can resist my charms."

"Pfft, well I'm Inuyasha, and in case you've forgotten, until Sango, none of the girls wanted your ass because you couldn't keep your hands to yourself." he said laughing.

Miroku's eyes glazed over, "Those were the days. Anyway, I gotta head home now. I'll see you tomorrow after my lunch meeting."

Inuyasha gave a slight wave, "Just go ahead and call it a date man!"

Miroku shook his head and walked out of the door.

Once safely inside his car, he cranked up the engine, but didn't drive off. He just sat there for a few minutes. And being the manly man he was, he put his head on the wheel, and cried.

'I love you so much, but its killing me to be in this triangular relationship.'

Getting himself together, he finally drove off, deciding to call Kagome as soon as he thought her date was over.

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Preview Chapter 8: You've Got Me All Bummed Out

Why is Kagome angry on her first date?

How does Miroku's lunch date turn out?

What's bothering Kikyo?

…..well…what can one say? Life is one big dramatic play that, in most cases, bums the **** out of you.

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I am so sorry it took me so long to get this chapter up guys. WIth all the New Year's crap going on, I got way off, lol. And just a heads up, I may be posting only weekly, because school is starting up again, but I WILL NOT neglect this story. But if I do, send me hate mail or something to get me off my lazy butt to do it. ^_^

Thanks, Luh yoo! lol

-Kris