AN: I smile at you all. L0l.
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Disclaimer: I'm poor, so don't sue me…I don't own the characters. L0l
Title: Hate That I Love You
Summery: Kagome and Inuyasha are thrown into an arranged marriage, and for two people who seemingly hate each other, they sure seem to like each other. What will be the outcome of these two rich heirs?
Genre: Romance/Humor
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Chapter
9-The Buzz, You're Leaving?
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"Can you believe the buzz you and Inuyasha have gotten over the past few weeks?" Rin asked Kagome.
It was nothing more then a normal school day, except for the constant attention Kagome got from many people. But she was pretty used to it. The attention was always daily from the time she started school. The same thing went for Michie since she too was a Higurashi daughter.
Both Kagome and Rin sat in the study hall class for their free period. Neither their teachers were in school that day so decided to use the period for fun.
"What do you mean by 'buzz'?" Kagome asked. Truthfully she had noticed the increasing number of publicity she and Inuyasha were receiving. But she never thought two words of it. She was always getting caught with someone important in a magazine or tabloid. It wasn't anything new.
"You two are the talk of Tokyo right now. You can't seriously say you haven't noticed it. You're the heirs of two of the largest companies in Japan." She exclaimed
Kagome chuckled. "You're saying that as if you didn't already know that. It's no big deal."
"It IS a big deal. There's a possible wedding going to happen between Higurashi Inc. and Takahashi Technologies, and you two won't even make your relationship known to the public."
"Why should we?" Kagome raised an eyebrow. "Why should our relationship be anymore public then a normal couples? Is it just because our families are big? Or is it because…" Kagome grabbed the tabloid Rin had tucked in between a textbook in attempt to hide it from Kagome. "Heiress magazine needs a story to talk about for a few months?"
Kagome began scanning the page Rin was reading. "Young Love verses Big Money. It's no secret that the Higurashi and Takahashi companies are close in relationship, but could their teens be the cause of a possible company merger? Sixteen-year-old Kagome Higurashi and nineteen-year-old Inuyasha Takahashi have been spotted together around Japan lately without parental supervision. Last week, the two were seen together having a simple lunch at the well-known restaurant Dashiki's and they seemed more then just friendly with each other. A few days before that appearance, they were found taking a casual walk around Northern Japan. Sources say they were holding hands while ca-noodling around Central Park. It was already made known about the couples arranged marriage. But it was heard that young Higurashi called it off after a big argument. However this young couple has had quiet a friendly relationship over the past few weeks." Kagome started chuckling, but kept reading. "The two have been questioned many times about their relationship status, though they both claim it's nothing more then a close friendship. But exactly how close it is is still unknown…"
Kagome trailed off without finishing the article. She began to study the many pictures of her and Inuyasha's public appearances. They looked nothing more then friendship shots. One of them standing at a red light smiling at each other. Another of when Kagome tried to jump on Inuyasha's back in the middle of the street. And the final one, where the two of them were standing on a walk bride and Inuyasha was pointing at something in the water.
"You're making me nervous Kagome please say something." Rin tried to get her attention but it didn't work.
Kagome continued to look at the pictures until Rin snatched the magazine out of her hand.
"We're on THIS planet Kagome!"
Kagome shook her head and cleared her mind. "Oh, I'm sorry Rin. The pictures in the article just brought back a few memories. I must have spaced out for a second. Anyway…back to our previous conversation. Why should we have to make our relationship public? Only important people know about us. That's all that matters."
"I guess you're right. But are you ever going to make it known?" Rin asked.
Kagome shrugged her shoulders. "Maybe…maybe not. Why tell when the world will find our eventually. I mean…I'll be married to him in probably less then a year or two."
"That's true."
"Exactly, so maybe we'll just let publicity be publicity."
**Riiiing**
Kagome stood up and gathered her belongings. "Well…that's my bell. I'll see you at the end of the day. And if not, tomorrow then!" She shouted as she walked out the classroom.
Rin nodded and watched as her friend left the room.
Kagome really is lucky… she has money, she's smart, pretty, and popular with all the guys, not to mention she has morals…she really does live the good life…-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inuyasha sat in area of the office he partially owned. It was around late afternoon but he was ready to go home…or go to Kagome's house. Either or worked for him. [L0l.] But the pile of constant accounting forms seemed to be eight skyscrapers high to him, and it never got any smaller. However, Inuyasha was never big to complain about his work because he was proud to work for, and be a Takahashi. Plus he liked numbers so he didn't have a problem with accounting.
"Alright…Transitional KE = ½ mv2, Rotational KE = ½ Iw2, Gravitational PE = mgh, Elastic PE = ½k L 2"
[AN: yea…I don't know what I just typed. I took it out of my brothers advance physics textbook.]
**Knock, Knock**
Inuyasha never looked up. "Come in." He said while continuing the work in front of him.
The door opened, and a more then perky Kagome entered the room. "I have a special delivery from the Higurashi's!" She said with a giant smile.
Inuyasha looked up and smirked at the girl. He put his work to the side and gave Kagome his full attention. "What could that be I wonder?" He joked with her.
Kagome walked around his desk and made herself comfortable on Inuyasha's lap. "Me!"
Inuyasha's eyes went wide. "If the gift is you then…return to sender!" He answered jokingly.
Kagome's face faltered a bit. "Ignoring that comment…what are you up to right now?" She asked while examining the forms on his desk and scanning what was on his laptop monitor. But soon she got a headache from looking at all the numbers and letters. She closed her eyes and rubbed her temples. "Never mind…I don't want to know."
Inuyasha started laughing at the lost look on Kagome's face.
"What's so funny?"
Inuyasha only continued to laugh. "You…you should have seen your face! You looked like a little kid staring at a plate of vegetables.
Kagome punched Inuyasha in the arm. "Well not everyone in the world finishes college at 16. Not to point any fingers."
Inuyasha didn't seem phased at Kagome's statement. "It's really not that big a deal Kagome. You've been bringing that up in every conversation we've had since I told you." Inuyasha began finishing his work in attempt to end the conversation.
"But it IS a big deal! It's a huge deal! Why do you always seem so uninterested when I want to talk about it with you?" Kagome asked while running her fingers through Inuyasha's hair.
"Because Kagome, I finished college around the time when normal people are just thinking about it. That's why I don't go around telling everybody about it. So could you please just drop the subject!?" It wasn't Inuyasha's intention for it to sound as harsh as it did. But that was always a touchy subject for him.
Kagome stood up and turned away from him. "Okay fine. If you don't want to talk then I'll just go home."
Inuyasha shook his head and grabbed hold of her arm before she got to far away. "Kagome, you know that's not what I meant."
"I shouldn't have just come uninvited like this anyway. But I just thought I'd come and surprise you. You're busy though so..."
Is she trying to play the guilt trick on me???
"Then why don't I un-busy myself for the woman I love?" He said while gently pulling Kagome into a tight embrace.
Kagome's cheeks heated up, but she instantly melted in the hug emitted by Inuyasha. "I can't let you leave your work because of me. You're vice-president here. I won't allow myself to be your excuse for laziness."
Inuyasha chuckled and let Kagome go so he could lean on his desk. "I feel more like the companies accountant right now. Besides…" Inuyasha held Kagome's hand and started pulling her towards him. "Who said I was leaving?" Once she was close enough, he closed the gap between their lips capturing Kagome in a deep, burning kiss. Kagome in turn let go of Inuyasha's hand and wrapped her arms around his neck, bringing them even closer.
The door opened. "Inuyasha, did you finish those forms I…whoa…" Inutashio stopped mid sentence when he got full view of his son. Well, more like full view of the back of Kagome since Inuyasha was behind her.
Kagome instantly pulled away when she heard someone walk in. Her face had gone completely red, and her heart was beating faster then she knew it could move. Inuyasha had a red face too, but not one of embarrassment. His was more like one of pure rage. Kagome rested her hand on his in attempt to make him cool down a bit.
"I'm sorry Kagome. I didn't know you were here. I defiantly wouldn't have just walked in like that. Who knows what I may have walked in on?" He joked.
Kagome however, didn't seem to find his joke funny. But she didn't speak on her thoughts. "It's okay Mr. Takahashi. Inuyasha didn't know I was coming until a few minutes ago either."
Inuyasha stood up completely and picked some papers up off his desk. He then walked them over to his father while glaring at him very evilly. "Next time…knock first." He said in a heavy growl.
Inutashio gave a salute to his son. "You have my word." He said and left the room.
Inuyasha shook his head and Locked the door. He leaned up against it slightly and closed his eyes for a brief second. When he opened them, soft brown orbs where staring back at him. "You're in my face." He said solemnly.
"Yes I am. Got a problem with that?"
"Well, unless you plan on closing this gap between us, then yes I do."
"What if I don't want to do either?"
"That's not an option."
Kagome raised an eyebrow but didn't respond his statement. "Well…I guess I'd better get going then."
"What's the rush? You just got here. Besides, I'll be leaving pretty soon anyway so you'd just see me again pretty soon anyway. You can stay can't you?"
Kagome smirked. "Why? Where you expecting something?"
Inuyasha started laughing. "Now where did you learn such a phrase Kagome?"
"Maybe from the one I just said it to twenty second ago?"
"Prove it!" Inuyasha said while still laughing.
Kagome rolled her eyes. "I would if I could."
"Exactly! So…you lose!"
"Oh, what ever Inuyasha!" Kagome crossed her arms and turned away from him.
"You're mad now aren't you?"
Kagome started walking towards the door. "No, I'm not mad." She began walking out the office and down the halls. "I'll see you when you get off work" She yelled down the hallway before disappearing on the elevator.
Inuyasha thought about Kagome's last statement. "Should I be scared…?" He whispered.
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That Night…
Michie was growing tired of watching Kagome prance around the house with the same smile on her face. The whole thing started getting old after the first week. Now it was going on three and Kagome still wouldn't talk about what she was so excited about. No matter how many times Michie asked, the answer was always the same.
'Nothing…I swear' She'd say,
Michie shook her head. "Nothing my ass…I'm going to find out what's going on even if I kills me."
Kagome hadn't been home yet from school. Michie only assumed she was out screwing with the press' head about her relationship with Inuyasha. But whatever she was doing, she only hoped it bought her enough time to snoop around her room.
Michie inched to Kagome's bedroom and slowly opened the door. Though she wasn't sure why she was sneaking as much as she was. She took things out Kagome's room on a daily bases, So what made this time any different?
"Alright…if I were a mind boggling letter…where would I hide myself?" She said out loud while scanning Kagome's room for any clues.
Michie looked on top of Kagome's dressers, on her vanity, in the closet. She even looked inside shoeboxes but she just couldn't find it.
"This is exhausting…" Michie thought while looking under her cousin's bed. "Kagome hides things, but she's not this good at hiding them. That thing could be anywhere!" She exclaimed while slamming her hand down on the nightstand next to the bed. Shortly after she felt a piece of paper underneath her hand.
"Of course. Right in front of my face…why didn't I think of that?" Michie rolled her eyes and sat on Kagome's bed to read the letter.
Very similar to Kagome's facial expressions, Michie's face started changing with every word she read as well. Her jaw started dropping, and the gum she was chewing fell out her mouth, She gasped.
"No freaking way…" Michie forced out with her last breath before she was desperate for air.
Just seconds later, the door to Kagome's room started opening and Michie's eyes shot p from the letter to the door. When Kagome walked in, she looked worse then tired and it was obvious she wanted to hit the sheets. But when she took notice of her cousin staring back at her with the same lost expression on her face, she stopped and stared back. After a few moments of a staring contest, Michie broke the trance, stood up and said:
"YOU'RE LEAVING JAPAN!?"
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AN: Uh…oh…[sorry guys] I don't have much to say right now. I've been writing this chapter for a week and I'm happy I'm done. I've been so distracted lately and I'm just glad every1 is out of my face! [L0l. that sounded mean but w/e] anyway…it's like 4 am so I'm not going to waist my time writing this. You guys know what I normally say after each chapter. 'hope u liked it…blah blah blah' && [please R&R]
So yea…Good Night!
-Dia
