The night air was cool on his face as he set up on the hotel roof. He needed some time to himself after the scene from earlier. Him and Miroku had fought over the date thing for over an hour. In the end somehow he had lost to Miroku and was trying to forget the whole argument. Damn!" InuYasha cursed as he punched the roof, he really didn't think this night would come so fast. It felt like only yesterday when the plans for this date night were set up. The alarm on his watch started going off letting him know it was about that time. With a few leaps he entered the hotel he'd been staying at since the little fight him and Kagome had a week ago. 'It seems like all I do is get into these stupid arguments.' InuYasha though.
It was a simple argument mainly one he hoped would've caused Kagome to call off the stupid date night. 'Well might as well get this shit over with, and the sooner the better.' InuYasha thought to himself, as he landed inside the balcony window. Miroku had picked up a simple black suit like outfit for him to wear, saying it would be wise to dress a little more high class then just black jeans and a shirt. "Feh, he acts like I can't dress myself." So going to the closet he picked out the black bag that held his clothing. Placing it on the bed he unzipped it. "Key, this better not be too high class you damn prev. I know what you and Sango are up to and it won't work." The grumpy hanyou was somewhat pleased with his dirty minded friend's choice though. A pair of basic black suit pants, a grey long sleeve shirt, and red tie. And of course a black jacket to match if he chose to wear it. Once he was dressed InuYasha stepped back and looked into the mirror. He was actually pleased with how it looked on him, which even he hardly ever admits.
A few blocks away Kagome was slowly getting dressed as well, she really didn't want to do this and after avoiding InuYasha for a whole week. She dreaded the thought of facing him tonight, but with Sango pushing her along to get ready she really didn't have a choice. "Sango, this really isn't nessary. Besides we already know he's not interested in finding a woman, and he's really not my type to be honest." Hearing her friend talk like this only proved that her words of "not my type" were false. "And honestly Sango this black dress is way to low cut for me, plus my shoulders aren't covered and it's so short my panties are ready to say peek a boo. Seriously I look like I'm yelling at him to take me to dinner then afterwards dessert in bed." Sango chuckled at Kagome's words even though she knew her friend wore skirts to work just as short as this dress. "Okay, what's funny now?" Kagome asked, in a somewhat annoyed yet amused tone.
"Well I was just thinking how you're complaining about the dress being so revealing, but your skirts you sometimes wear to work are just as short. I think you're just afraid InuYasha might like it. And not your type, as if Kouga was anywhere close to your type. Admit it you're starting to fall in love with InuYasha and you're scared." As true as Sango's words to Kagome were, it didn't help matters. She remembered an old saying about the truth hurts and by the look on Kagome's face, Sango knew it had to be true about InuYasha. "Come on Kagome, me and Miroku were both there. We saw how you two looked at each other. At least give tonight a chance, you need this." When Sango saw Kagome's mood lighten a little she took her friend in a warm embrace. "Better?"
Kagome smiled. "Yes I'm better, but I'm still not happy about this." Sango nodded she understood and after a few more minutes the girls headed out. Sango drove Kagome while the boys took a taxi. They met at a somewhat fancy restaurant that also had a place to dance if you felt the urge to do so. The girls arrived a little after the boys which allowed Miroku time to get their seats awhile. As the girls entered Miroku was the first to see them since InuYasha's back was turned towards the door. The look on Miroku's face caused him to look and well...let's just say InuYasha was more then knocked cold by Kagome's appearance.
He wanted to run, not to her but away. Her body was calling him and he knew it because his was call to him as well. InuYasha swallowed hard trying to hold himself together. In his mind he kept saying over and over. 'She's just another woman, what's the big deal?...' However there were other parts of his body that were speaking much louder and quickly he turned to adjust his discomfort. 'Damn, this isn't good...' InuYasha thought before turning back to the girls. The only problem was his eyes couldn't stop themselves as they stared at every single inch of her body. She was a goddess in that little black dress that hugged her body so perfectly. A hard hit to his ribs by Miroku to get his mind back on track, angered him. "Dammit Miroku, what was that for?" InuYasha growled low enough that only they could hear.
With a grin Miroku replied. "I figured it would help fix your problem and plus Kagome looks a little down. She must surely think you're not interested after seeing you turn your back to her after seeing her." InuYasha gave another growl as he glared at his so called friend. After composing himself InuYasha fixed his tie and leaded close to whisper something to Miroku when he quickly moved and welcomed the girls. "My dear Sango." He said, as he kissed the back of her hand. "And the also very lovely Kagome." This time he bowed. "I'm so glad you're both here, come our seats are ready."
The girls both giggled at Miroku's silliness before Sango linked her arm into her date's and headed for the table. She glanced back to see her two nervous friends and said. "Well come on you two or we'll leave you behind." She watched as the two soon started to follow, but the coldness between them was obvious. "Those two are like two huge blocks of ice, neither one with crack at this rate." Miroku sighed at her words knowing all to well this wasn't going to be easy. "Don't sigh like that Miroku, it sounds like you're giving up already." As much as he wanted this for both InuYasha and Kagome, he feared that just maybe there was no way to help his friend. No that wasn't true after all when he saw Kagome, InuYasha was a dead giveaway. Since no man fixes himself for nothing.
Once they reached the table Miroku pulled a chair out for Sango to sit and motioned for InuYasha to do the same for Kagome. However the totally dense hanyou had managed to mess this up as well. "Thanks Miroku this is a good spot to sit at. Now I can watch out the window instead of those dumb idiots dancing." Sango and Miroku gave the same expression and with a closed fist, Miroku hit InuYasha on top of his head. "Dammit Miroku, what the hell was that for this time?!" He cursed, while rubbing the lump forming on his head.
"Serves you right for taking my date's seat. Honestly InuYasha, don't you know anything about being a gentleman?" Gentleman or not InuYasha, wasn't in the mood for this. Hell he didnt even want to be doing this stupid date night and now he was being harassed about his manners. Still he did find himself staring at her once again after she took a seat beside him. "Well what can I say my dear Sango, it looks like he's out of my hands. I can't fix this hopeless case, here you can sit next to Kagome my dear." After they were seated Miroku noticed that neither InuYasha or Kagome had said a word to each other. So he decided to start the conversation. "So Kagome, its been awhile since I saw you. I hope my friend InuYasha is treating you well?"
There was a slight growl from InuYasha, which Kagome heard. Ignoring him completely she replied. "Well Miroku, as you know he's very overprotective and assumes there is someone after me everyday. He might be living in a hotel, but I know he's actually staying on Sango's roof every night watching me." She looked at the annoyed hanyou and smirked. "What's wrong InuYasha, you didn't think I knew about that?" Both Miroku and Sango looked at each with great concern, this wasn't going good. And before they could change the subject, Kagome stood. Her nose almost touching his. "Now if you'll excuse me Mr. Taisho, I have to use the bathroom. Or do I need your protection while I sit on the toilet!?"
Sango quickly took her friend by the arm. "We'll just go take a quick break and be back to order our food. Miroku dear, can you get me a water if the waitress returns." He smiled and nodded, yes. Moving her friend through the crowd of people, Sango tried talking to Kagome. "Girl you need to calm down, there's nothing wrong with InuYasha being overprotective." Kagome was about to disagree when her friend stopped her. "Not another word Kagome, InuYasha risked his life for you along with other things." She paused for second, knowing Sango's words were very much true. "Of course he's overprotective of you, Kouga is still out there. InuYasha feels the same way as I do, we don't want you to get hurt or...or worse.."
By the time Kagome and Sango reached the ladies room, Sango was in tear. The thought of losing her best friend was so real, not once but two times now. The threats that Kouga made to Kagome were very real and Sango knew it. Because of the revenge he wanted, he would stop at nothing to hurt or even kill Kagome. "I'm so sorry Sango, you're right. I shouldn't be like this with InuYasha, he has been so good to me. And yet because of how I am emotionally right now I'm pushing him away and being totally unfair to him. He's only trying to keep me safe." The two friends hugged and fixed themselves before returning to the boys. "Thank you Sango, for setting me straight. I owe you big time."
"No worries Kagome, let's just have fun tonight. I know you don't want to think of this as a date between you and InuYasha. So think of it as a best friend date with me. After all we hardly ever go out anymore." Kagome agreed and this time when the ladies returned, InuYasha helped Kagome take her seat.