Open Your Eyes
Chapter 35: Photoshoot
(KPOV)
After finding out that Sesshomaru was not the father of Ai's baby, I thought things would go back to normal between us. We would be all lovey dovey and having sex again, but that didn't happen at all. Yes, Sesshomaru was happy that he wasn't the father but he also felt bad that his brother was now taking care of a kid that he didn't consent to create. Once the media found out that Ai had lied and that Inuyasha was actually the baby's father, every magazine and talk show were trying to be the first to know the true story of what really happened and what the baby looked like. Even though Inuyasha wasn't famous, just the fact that he was Sesshomaru's brother was enough for the paparazzi to try and snag a picture.
If Sesshomaru's time wasn't spent getting ready for his bands world tour, he was out helping his brother taking care of the baby. I mean, don't get me wrong, what Sesshomaru is doing is out of the kindness of his heart and seeing him help his brother is very thoughtful, but for once I want him to go back to his selfish ways. I want him to say, "No, I want to spend time alone with Kagome." I know he can't back out of his practice time with his band since they just dropped a new album and are going to be promoting it throughout Japan and the rest of Asia. I am not big on travel and I don't feel like being dragged around and being Sesshomaru's 'lackey' sort of speak.
He is always tired when he comes back from practice so I don't really get the time that I want with him. Being in a country where I don't have any friends, really, and I can't go out and explore since I don't understand Japanese is very frustrating. It's just building on top of the frustration I already have since I barely spend time with Sesshomaru. This was what I was dreading when I said I would be with him. I didn't want to be alone while I was visiting him and yet here I am. Then again, I didn't think I would be here for so long.
I miss home.
I guess I should ask Koga to book me a ticket back home so I don't have to sit around bored while Sesshomaru is gone. I wouldn't know what to do with myself while he is gone for months. I don't want to be locked up inside the apartment the whole time, I know that for sure. I got up from the couch and went to the bedroom to receive my phone. I dialed Koga's number but sure enough, he didn't answer. I should have known better. I sent him a text asking for the favor and sat my phone back down on the dresser. As I was walking away, my phone rang. I picked it up and saw that it was Kagura.
"Hello?"
"Kagome, what are you doing right now?"
"The same as usual, stuck inside Sesshomaru's apartment bored as hell. Why?"
"Okay good."
"Huh?"
"I need the biggest favor from you ever."
"Which is?"
"I'll tell you on the way over. Come outside. I need to hurry back."
"Hurry back where?"
"Just come outside, Kagome!" And with that, she hung up the phone. I didn't understand why she was rushing me but I guess whatever it was was important. It was a good thing I already showered and had some decent clothes on. I grabbed my purse, slipped on my shoes and walked out the door, locking it behind me. I hopped in the elevator and rode it down to the first floor and walked out the spinning doors to see a limo in the driveway. The door opened and Kagura waved me in. I got in and the limo drove off before I had the chance to close the door.
"That was rude Mr. Limo Driver," I said with annoyance.
"I am sorry miss, but Miss Kagura is already in a heap of trouble so I have to hurry back to the shoot."
"Shoot?" I asked with a confused look on my face as I turned towards Kagura. She gave me an innocent smile and I folded my arms across my chest. "Kagura..."
"Before you say anything it wasn't even my fault. They knew the bitch that they hired to do the photoshoot with me doesn't like me and I don't like her. They were just asking for trouble when I saw her walk into the dressing room."
"What did you do?"
"Made the bitch cry," she said with a smile on her face. I forgot how cruel Kagura could be to someone she didn't like. I mean once before, we used to dislike each other too and now we're friends. Ironic. "But that is besides the point. Because I made her run out and cry like the whore she is, I'm under fire."
"Meaning?"
"The photoshoot I am doing is for Levi jeans and they wanted me to be a part of their new collection. Thing is, they wanted two female models for the shoot but I made the other girl quit. They said they were going to fire me but I told them that I knew someone that would fit the part to replace the other model." Kagura smiled innocently and I just stared at her, not sure on which reaction to take. I took the loud one.
"You said what?!"
"I know you've never modeled in your life but you have a killer body from doing martial arts, right? And your ass would also fill out the jeans that they have."
"Now you're saying I have a big ass?"
"Yes," she said bluntly. I narrowed my eyes. "I don't mean in a bad way, Kagome. The model they had was skinner than me and could barely fill them out. If Levi wants these jeans to sell, they have to look good on the model."
"But like you said, I have never modeled before and I am not pretty enough to be a model." Kagura leaned over and pinched me. "Ow! What was that for?"
"Kagome, you are pretty. If you weren't, I wouldn't be your friend and Sesshomaru wouldn't be with you either. That man is mostly on looks."
"You're only my friend because you think I am pretty?"
"That and because I like you. In some ways, you're like me when it comes to bluntness and I need that so I don't get out of hand."
"You're a strange friend, Kagura."
"I will take that as a compliment. So will you model with me?"
I sighed. Modeling couldn't be that bad ... could it? Either way, it was better to do this then to sit at home waiting for Sesshomaru to only see him take a shower and go to sleep. I looked up at Kagura and said, "You are taking me out after this."
She smiled. "Deal."
"We are here, Miss Kagura."
"Thank you, Yu. Come on, Kagome." Kagura and I rushed out of the limo and into a big building. We walked through the doors and into the shoot. There were bustling people about and so many lights. Kagura pulled me over to the photographer and said, "I brought the model."He turned his head and frowned. I knew I was not going to be what he was looking for.
"She doesn't look like a model," he said in plain English.
"She isn't but she fits what you are looking for. Kagome here will fill out those jeans perfectly."
He turned up his lip. "Tell me, Kagome, have you ever modeled?"
"No, I have not."
"Do you think this job will be fun and get you famous because I assure you it will not."
"Fun, maybe, but do I look like I care to be famous?"
"Are you being smart with me?"
"Are you being rude with me? I only came here as a favor to Kagura. I don't care to be famous nor do I care to be ordered by some bulldog who thinks he is the hot shit because he is possibly a famous photographer. You don't know me and I don't know you but if you're going to be an ass to me for no reason then Kagura," I said turning towards her, "I'm sorry." I know I let my anger get the best of me but I am not going to let someone like him talk to me like that.
The photographer's frown turned into a smirk and he said, "Get her into hair and makeup."
"Huh?" Two women and a man came up to me and whisked me away to the dressing room. "Wait, Kagura."
"Oh you will be fine Kagome. Just let them do their job and I will see you on the set." Kagura went in the other direction, leaving me with the hair designers and makeup artist.
It felt like I was sitting in that chair forever since none of them allowed me to move. The amount of makeup they placed on my face wasn't too much but it was enough for me to feel the difference of the amount of makeup I put on whenever I felt like wearing it. The only thing they did to my hair was curl it and place it in a half messy bun. When they moved out the way for me to look at myself, I was amazed.
"You already have such beauty, Kagome. Jared hardly used any makeup on you and your hair holds the curls very well. Later on in the day, they will still be bouncy," said one of the hair stylist.
"And I am glad you weren't fussy at all. That other girl was hard to deal with. Even though the photographer had a set hairstyle planned, she refused to have it done."
"Are most models like that?" I asked as I got up from the chair.
"Some, but not all. Which is why I like to work on people who aren't models. They aren't prissy," said Jared.
The door opened and a man with a rack full of jeans, shirts and heels walked in. "These are the clothes you will be modeling for us in."
"Oh ... okay." I walked over to the rack and picked the clothing that had the number one on it.
"We will be waiting for you outside." I nodded and began to change into the first outfit: a white tee with skinny blue denim jeans and black pumps. Couldn't get any more classic than that.
After I put on the clothes, I walked out and headed towards the photographer. He turned around and smiled. I guess he was pleased. "Very good. Please, go stand over there next to Kagura."
I did what he said and stood next to her. Kagura had a giant smile on her face. "Oh my gosh, Kagome! You look amazing!"
"Do I really?"
"Hell yeah. Once Sesshomaru sees these photos he will jump on you in an instant."
"You think so?"
"I know so."
"Alright girls, I want you to stand back to back, tilt your head just a bit and smile for me." We did as we were told and he began to snap photos. We did different poses with one another as he snapped photo after photo. I was nervous at first but I was starting to get the hang of it. "Alright, that is enough for the couple shots. Would you like to see how they came out?"
"Yes," we both said. We walked over to the computer and saw the photos. "Wow, they came out amazing," I said as I stared at myself.
"You are a natural, Kagome. We probably won't need to photoshop you at all."
"I will take that as a compliment."
"Good. Now, Kagura, I need you to change into the second outfit so we can do your single shots and then Kagome I will have you do the same. I want you to watch how Kagura acts in front of the camera."
"Okay." Both Kagura and I went into the dressing rooms and changed into the second outfits. The stylists came and retouched anything that was smudged or out of place and we headed back out on the set. I stood next to the guy that was on the computer receiving the photos from the camera. Kagura took her place and began to pose. She really had a knack for this. It was fun to watch her pose. I tried to embed in my head what she was doing so I could copy it or at least try to. The photos taken were stunning. I can see why so many men were in love with her; Kagura was beautiful. Kagura came over and looked at the photos very pleased with what she saw.
"It's your turn now, Kagome," Kagura said as she gave a supportive hand gesture. I walked over onto the sheet on the floor and tried my best to replicate what Kagura did. I don't think I was doing a good job.
"Stop." I froze. "Kagome, don't try and emulate what Kagura did. Just be yourself; relax. Can you do that?"
"I can try."
"Alright, let's try again." I relaxed my body and did what I felt was natural for me. I turned to the side, my hands in my front pockets, bent one knee, faced the camera and relaxed. The photographer snapped the picture after a minute had passed by. He slowly moved the camera away from his face and said, "That look you had in your eyes, make it again." I did what he said but posed in a different position. He didn't say much after I was done with my shot. I walked over to the computer and saw the photos.
"Wow."
"Wow is right. Kagome, did you ever know you had that type of fire in your eyes?"
"No. I don't take pictures often enough to know so."
"With a look like that, don't be surprised if you receive phone calls from agencies."
I laughed. "I highly doubt that. I'm not tall enough nor do I plan on living in Japan for the rest of my life. I rather have a normal life than a celebrity life."
"You say that but when opportunities come knocking at your door, don't turn them down," the photographer said. "Anyways, go change into the next outfit girls." He rushed us off and we went to change.
The photoshoot pretty much took up the whole day. By the time we were done it was almost eight o' clock. We said our good-bye's and the photographer gave me his card and said I could call him any time if I ever wanted a professional photo taken.
"And who knows, I may just call you Kagome to be my model."
"Heh, we will see."
"The touch ups should be done by the end of tomorrow so I will send you guys the finished work. Also, look out for stores with these photos later."
"Okay, bye," we both said. We got into the limo and headed out to eat. "So where do you wanna go and eat at, Kagome?"
"Wherever. I don't really care. I just want some food in my stomach."
"Haha, alright." She told the limo driver where to go and we headed in that direction. "Did you have fun with me today?"
"You know what, I did. I never dreamed of the day I would actually do a photo shoot with a famous model."
"Oh stop," Kagura said blushing a little.
"Are ... Are you blushing?"
"What? No."
"You are. Who would have thought that you could blush at a little compliment at that."
"Well, it's because we are friends, Kagome. Friends compliments mean more to me than a random stranger on the street."
"Never thought you were soft either."
"Oh shut up," she said throwing her jacket at me. I laughed.
"I'm just teasing you, Kagura."
"Yeah yeah. So how are things with you and Sesshomaru since Ai is out of the picture now?"
I sighed. "I don't even want to get into that."
"He still isn't fucking you, huh."
I shook my head. "No. I mean, I understand that he is busy but he can at least take ten minutes out of his time to have sex with me or at least be intimate. I miss it."
"Have you tried doing the onii-chan thing or do things that turn him on?"
"Whenever I get the chance to but he either passed out on me or says he is too tired to do it. I honestly feel he has lost interest in me."
"Trust me, Kagome. He hasn't. I was in your same position when I was with Sesshomaru. When he is busy with his band that is all that he thinks about. He eats, breathe and lives for music. It also doesn't help that his band is getting ready to leave for their world tour."
"No, it does not. But I am going back home anyways so it won't matter much."
"You're not going with them?" Kagura sounded surprised.
"No. Why would I?"
"You wouldn't want to travel around with him and see him perform?"
"Seeing him perform, yes. Traveling everywhere, no. I miss home and don't want to be dragged around where I am not really needed. Why would I want to go with him on his tour? So I could be ignored some more and not have any time with him? I don't think so."
"I guess so. Does he know you are leaving?"
"No. But I will tell him if I ever get the chance to talk to him."
"I don't think he will be happy with that."
"At this point, I don't care if he isn't happy with it. I haven't been happy in months. It's time I did something that will make me happy since Sesshomaru is too busy to do so."
"I see your point." The limo stopped and the door opened. "We are here Misses."
"Thank you, Yu. Why don't you come and eat with us?" Kagura asked.
"No, thank you Miss Kagura. My wife has dinner ready at home for me."
"Then get to her."
"But Miss Kagura -
"No but's. Go home to your wife. I will see you tomorrow."
"Thank you, Miss Kagura." Yu bowed to us and got back into the limo and drove off.
"Kagura."
"Yea?"
"Please don't ever be that nice in front of me. It's creepy," I laughed.
"Keep talking like that and I will." I stopped laughing and she began to. "Come on," she said as she wrapped her arm around my neck as we walked inside a sushi bar.
(END)
(SPOV)
"Can we please have your autograph?" Three girls had asked us.
"Sure," Koga said with a giant smile on his face. We all signed the girls napkins and took a few pictures with them.
"Thank you!" They ran off giggling amongst each other. The smile I had on my face fell and I dropped my head onto the table.
"Shoot me now," I said under my breath.
"It wasn't that bad today, Sesshomaru," Bankotsu said
"You try saying that after having your guitar string pop you in the face, Bankotsu." He shrugged his shoulders.
"It's just a small welp. It will go away before we leave," Kanna said as she took a sip of her water.
"Maybe have Kagome kiss it to make it better," Hiten said making kissy faces.
"I doubt she would. We aren't necessarily on good terms right now."
"Is that why she texted me asking to book her a flight back home?" Koga asked.
"She did?"
"Yeah. Did you do something to upset her?"
"I haven't really been the best boyfriend since Inuyasha has Maru and we have been preparing for this tour."
"That is true. Once you have your mind on music, that is all you think about," Bankotsu said. "Maybe she is going home since we're going on tour?"
"Why wouldn't she want to come with me?"
"Think about it, Sesshomaru," Kanna said. "Do you really think Kagome will be happier traveling with us if she isn't even happy sitting at home waiting for you to come back and not have time for her?"
"I guess you're right." I sighed. It was times like this where I wish I wasn't a celebrity so I could have all the time in the world to be alone with Kagome.
"But you could always ask her. She just walked in with Kagura," Hiten said.
"What?" I sat up and looked around to see Kagura and Kagome walk into the restaurant. I was surprised to see Kagome dressed up. She looked beautiful.
"Kagura! Kagome! Over here!" Koga said flagging them down. They smiled at us and headed to our table. "What are you guys doing here?"
"I am treating Kagome out since she did me a huge favor today."
"Oh? What did you two gals do?" Bankotsu asked.
"A photoshoot," Kagome said with a shy smile.
"What? You became a model today, Kagome?" Koga asked. "That explains the makeup and the hair.
"Yep. I had a lot of fun though I did get off on a bad start with the photographer."
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"He was being rude to me and I was not going to have it. I guess he liked my attitude because he told them to do my hair and makeup."
"Well you look gorgeous," Kanna said.
"Yeah, you do," I said softly looking at her. Kagome began to blush as she took a seat next to me. I placed my arm around her shoulders and pulled her close to me. She looked into my eyes and gave me a gentle smile. I leaned in and kissed those tender lips. It had been too long since I had kissed her like this and it had been too long since the last time we made out or even had sex. No matter how tired I am, tonight, I am going to turn Kagome's world upside down. I can at least give her the time I can before I go on tour and before she leaves to go back home. That, I promise.
(END)
Recongition To: GiggleboxGirlie. ^_^
Okay, I am very sorry that this update took forever to come up. Reason, my hard drive has failed and I no longer have a laptop. If I ever come across a computer to type, the next few chapters will take awhile to come through as well. I really dislike this, being limited. But I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and I also hope you stay with me as I try and push these chapters out as soon as I can. You guys are wonderful and I really appreciate you all.
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