A/N: So, here is the first chapter of my first story which I was inspired
to write today since I had less homework and studying to do than usual. I
hope every likes it...I actually got the idea based on some couples that I
knew that went to great extremes to get their loved ones from another
country to America sooner (with some fictional twists to the story, so to
keep things interesting and to make the pairing Inuyasha/Kagome in the
end). Another thing to keep in mind is that this is an AU fic, which means
that the characters' traits may change slightly given the situations and
new scenes that they are put in-so I don't want to see any "That's not how
Inuyasha would act" reviews just yet; wait for it and the correct
characterizations will come (I promise :D). So please, feel free to review.
I like receiving, reading, and using your reviews to better my story and
your enjoyment of it. So REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW, and ENJOY!
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha and its characters; however, I do own much Inuyasha merchandise (yay plushies!)
Love and Green Cards
Chapter 1: Missing you
Kagome sat on the crowded bullet train that from Kyoto to Tokyo feeling a bit forlorn and lost. It had been nearly three months since her fiancée Houjo had left for America. He had gone to American for three months as a representative for Hokage international, a well-known finance company stationed in Tokyo. He had originally gone to convince the Americans to open a Hokage co. in America so that the Hokage could add another link to its international chain of companies. In other words, this imperialistic deal was important, so Houjo's trip to American would most likely be a long and extensive one.
Houjo had called Kagome regularly. She had in fact developed an affinity for the sound of his voice; the timber and pitch of it entranced her as he talked for her on hours on end on her cell phone. All those phone conversations have left her yearning for more. She harbored a strong desire for him to hold her in his strong but gently arms once again. She wanted to inhale his scent completely and feel there bodies close to another again. She really missed those times. She sighed as she remembered those good times.
However, negative thoughts began to enter her mind. Was his job possibly more important to him than their relationship? Was his new American lifestyle more exciting than his life in Tokyo-including Kagome; did he prefer his new life to the old one? Was Kagome just some insignificant person in his past life? Hell, she thought, he probably even had an American floozy who wore short skirts and had big breasts? How could she compete with his new exciting life?
Stuck in though, Kagome had not heard her cell phone ring. The observant passenger standing next to her on the train alerted her. As she fumbled for the cell phone, she thanked the aging businessman next to her- who was reading a manga series that she closely followed.
Kagome answered hurriedly.
"Houjo-kun!" she screamed into the mouthpiece.
"No, Kagome...it's your mother. Can you pick up some green tea powder at the tea shop on your way home? Grandpa ran out of the powder and we still have some more tea ceremonies to perform today."
"Hai, momma..." Kagome responded disappointedly.
"See you home dear" said her mother before she hung up the phone.
Kagome was getting worried. Houjo had not called her for four days now and she was getting worried that he had forgotten about a certain fiancée that was waiting for him back in Tokyo. She sighed and closed her eyes. She wanted to meditate for a while but her serenity was interrupted once again by her ring tone. Without opening her eyes, she answered her phone; it was probably her mother again requesting that she picked up some sweet cakes to go with the tea.
"So what else should I buy Momma? Honestly your memory isn't what it used to be" stated Kagome annoyingly.
There was nothing but silence for about a minute and half until Kagome heard Houjo's soothing and kind voice on the other say, "Unless your mother had a sex change and went to America, I am not your mother Kagome-chan. But, if that's what turns you on now a days then I'll play the part." In a girly voice Houjo remarked, "Did you change your underwear today young lady?"
Kagome happily remarked, "Houjo-kun" whilst giggling to herself, "you know that I am not a hentai in any way, shape, or form!"
Houjo responded, "Kagome-chan, Genki desu ka?"
"Alright, Houjo-kun; I'm on my way back from a weekend in Kyoto with Eri-chan and Yuki-chan."
"That's nice, I see that you don't need me there to keep you occupied" said Houjo.
"Now, don't say that Houjo-kun, I would have much rather spent a romantic weekend with you in Kyoto. As your future wife, I miss you dearly" feigned Kagome mellow dramatically, similar to the women in Japanese soap operas.
Houjo went along the mood and dramatically responded, "My heart aches for you every single minute of every single day. Three long months without seeing your pretty face has been torture for me."
Kagome giggled at their silliness. However, she knew that even though the tone of his voice had been altered that his words rung true. She blushed at this fact.
Kagome with a serious tone then asked Houjo, "So, when can you come home? My parents and I want to know when we can start planning the wedding."
"Well you see Kagome that was the reason I haven't called you in four days?"
"You PIG! You have a new American girlfriend, don't you!" accused Kagome.
"Now, don't overreact Kagome...it's nothing like that.
"Then why haven't you called me Houjo-kun?"
"Well, you see the boss asked me to become the head of the new company here in America; it's a great promotion that only a fool wouldn't accept. However, that means that I have to stay here in America permanently" explained Houjo.
"PERMANENTLY" Kagome exclaimed.
"Hai" responded Houjo evenly.
"So, is our wedding off Houjo? Is that what you are trying to tell me?" expressed Kagome sadly.
"Of course not Kagome; I love you. Let's just say that the wedding is postponed until you can find your way to America. If only you worked in finance...I would hire you and you could come here on a work permit. I'll look around for some legal firms here in Los Angeles who are looking for lawyers who are fluent in Japanese. That way you might be able come here on a work permit and apply for citizenship later. How, does that sound?" asked Houjo
"Houjo-kun, that may work but there are too many complications. Now especially than ever, it is even more difficult to get into American because of the September 11th attacks. I will go to the embassy tomorrow and find out more" explained Kagome
"Plus" continued Kagome, "you expect me just drop everything like my steady job and life as I know...to literally drop all the good and bad things that I have in Japan and to move to America as an act of love?"
"Is it going to be that much of a problem for you if you get the means to do so" questioned Houjo.
"Actually, I think that it's exciting to abandon the monotonous for the sake of love, don't you Houjo-kun?"
"So you will if you are able" asked Houjo
"Hai Houjo-kun. I am your future wife after all. I got to keep an eye on you in America...especially when you're around all those foreign girls, ne?
Houjo chuckled and replied, "There's only you Kagome, only you."
Kagome smiled and said, "Okay, so you check with the firms and I'll go to the Japanese embassy and find out all that I can about a green card."
"That sounds like a plan my precious one. I love you."
"I love you too, Houjo-kun! Bye-bye!"
Kagome's heart beat rapidly. Hopefully in a few short months Kagome was going to see her Houjo again. She left the train in much better spirits.
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Meanwhile, Houjo was getting dressed in his tuxedo for his reception that night. He was in better spirits it seemed as well-even though his best friend Inuyasha was late as usual. The Gala was beginning in less than half an hour and the guests of honor were going to be late due Inuyasha's wild and irresponsible social habits-Inuyasha instead of prepping for his appearance tonight was probably sleeping off some wild party that he had attended the night and early morning before.
Houjo had met Inuyasha in America the first day he arrived. He had worked for the company that was going to decide weather or not Hokage Company would be able to open a branch in America. Houjo had taken such a liking to Inuyasha that he offered him a job as the vice president of Hokage's brand new American Branch. Although Inuyasha was an irresponsible guy socially, he did have a sharp mind for the finance business and took his job extremely seriously. Inuyasha accepted, so the Gala was being thrown tonight in honor of the new partnership.
There was a knock on the door. Houjo quickly ran across his flat to the door and opened it to find Inuyasha standing there with two women.
"Houjo, I brought us some escorts for the Gala tonight" Inuyasha exclaimed.
"Umm...Inuyasha, you remember that I do have a fiancée in Japan right?" mentioned Houjo in Japanese to Inuyasha.
"Yes, I do Houjo. The invitations said that you should bring a date. It's also good that the press sees you with a pretty thing on your arm so that they don't think that you're just some dateless loser. The press wants to see suave and debonair men running a company" responded Inuyasha in a broken Japanese.
"So these are just professional escorts right Inuyasha...not prostitutes that Miroku introduced you to, right?" double checked Houjo.
"You are correct sir" replied Inuyasha.
Houjo politely introduced himself in English to the stunning red-head that Inuyasha indicated was his intended escort for the night. She was a stunning creature he thought to himself. Her smile reminded him of Kagome's; maybe what Kagome didn't know wouldn't hurt her he thought. He offered his arm to her and she gladly accepted with a wide smile on her face and glint in her eye. Houjo turned off the lights in his apartment as the four people sauntered out of his apartment.
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Houjo returned to his apartment violently kissing his "escort" while trying in vain to unlock the door to his apartment. It's been so long since he had been with a woman. When intoxicated with alcohol, this woman looked pretty enough to eat. He had missed Kagome but he felt in his blood that he needed this night. When Kagome would make her way to America, Houjo would have both the model wife and the model "other women". It was common among business men in America have other women in their love lives. So, that night Houjo adopted the motto, "Do as the Romans do when in Rome".
Houjo finally managed to get the door open and his date into his bedroom.
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The next day, Kagome had managed to go to the Japanese embassy during her lunch break. She had waited in line for what seemed like near two hours before she could talk to any employee. She needed to get this task done and out of way, so she called her secretary and told her to cancel the rest of her appointments for the day.
Kagome finally after a long wait had the opportunity to see Yamamoto- san and inquire about the waiting period for green cards and work permits in America. Kagome bowed when entering his office and he offered her the seat near his desk. Kagome explained her situation and asked her question and he replied flatly, "Higurashi-san, it usually takes a number of years for a permit or green card to be arranged; it can be done no sooner."
"Yamamoto-san, is there any other way that I can get one sooner?" asked Kagome in desperation.
"There exists no legal way to get you to America to your Japanese fiancée any sooner Higurashi-san. Is there anything else that I can do for you?" said Yamamoto-san
"No, Yamamoto-san. Doumo Arigatou Gozaimasu." Replied Kagome slightly depressed. How was she going to break this news to Houjo-kun?
She left the embassy without an ounce of hope left in her. Would Houjo-kun come back to her because of these new turn of events. Was she more important to her than his career?
Kagome remembered his words about a fool only turning down his new promotion. She felt even more depressed because it was very unlikely that Houjo would return to Japan for her. As she waited at the train station, she cried silent tears of hopelessness. How long would it till she would get to see Houjo again and reside in his warm embrace as his dear wife? The train arrived and she boarded ready for a very miserable ride home.
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Houjo was in his office reading and signing stacks upon stacks of paperwork and feeling generally stressed out. Inuyasha came into his office stared out of the window at the metropolis in front of him.
"Man, I should not have drank all that alcohol last night; it was good that the press left before eight...I was still sober then after all" stated Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha, can't you see that I am busy here! Why I'm I doing all the paperwork and you just staring at the skyline and complaining about your hang over."
"The answer is simple Houjo; you are president and I am vice president. The former always has more work than the latter at the start of a business."
"I would only expect such a straight forward answer from you Inuyasha" explained Houjo.
"Anyway, did your escort get home alright yesterday-not that a guy with a fiancée would do anything indecent to his escort" stated Inuyasha.
"She arrived home safely. I had the limo drop her off at her place, walked her to her door, and thanked her for the wonderful night" lied Houjo through his teeth.
"See, I told you that it would turn out alright. I think that we should do the same thing when other social company events come up, that is until your fiancée comes to Los Angeles" responded Inuyasha.
"That sounds like a plan" Houjo responded flatly, but really was thrilled on the inside.
Before Inuyasha had time to say anything else concerning the escorts or his hang over, Houjo's cell phone rang.
He answered to hear Kagome's voice, at lot less cheerful and hopeful.
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha and its characters; however, I do own much Inuyasha merchandise (yay plushies!)
Love and Green Cards
Chapter 1: Missing you
Kagome sat on the crowded bullet train that from Kyoto to Tokyo feeling a bit forlorn and lost. It had been nearly three months since her fiancée Houjo had left for America. He had gone to American for three months as a representative for Hokage international, a well-known finance company stationed in Tokyo. He had originally gone to convince the Americans to open a Hokage co. in America so that the Hokage could add another link to its international chain of companies. In other words, this imperialistic deal was important, so Houjo's trip to American would most likely be a long and extensive one.
Houjo had called Kagome regularly. She had in fact developed an affinity for the sound of his voice; the timber and pitch of it entranced her as he talked for her on hours on end on her cell phone. All those phone conversations have left her yearning for more. She harbored a strong desire for him to hold her in his strong but gently arms once again. She wanted to inhale his scent completely and feel there bodies close to another again. She really missed those times. She sighed as she remembered those good times.
However, negative thoughts began to enter her mind. Was his job possibly more important to him than their relationship? Was his new American lifestyle more exciting than his life in Tokyo-including Kagome; did he prefer his new life to the old one? Was Kagome just some insignificant person in his past life? Hell, she thought, he probably even had an American floozy who wore short skirts and had big breasts? How could she compete with his new exciting life?
Stuck in though, Kagome had not heard her cell phone ring. The observant passenger standing next to her on the train alerted her. As she fumbled for the cell phone, she thanked the aging businessman next to her- who was reading a manga series that she closely followed.
Kagome answered hurriedly.
"Houjo-kun!" she screamed into the mouthpiece.
"No, Kagome...it's your mother. Can you pick up some green tea powder at the tea shop on your way home? Grandpa ran out of the powder and we still have some more tea ceremonies to perform today."
"Hai, momma..." Kagome responded disappointedly.
"See you home dear" said her mother before she hung up the phone.
Kagome was getting worried. Houjo had not called her for four days now and she was getting worried that he had forgotten about a certain fiancée that was waiting for him back in Tokyo. She sighed and closed her eyes. She wanted to meditate for a while but her serenity was interrupted once again by her ring tone. Without opening her eyes, she answered her phone; it was probably her mother again requesting that she picked up some sweet cakes to go with the tea.
"So what else should I buy Momma? Honestly your memory isn't what it used to be" stated Kagome annoyingly.
There was nothing but silence for about a minute and half until Kagome heard Houjo's soothing and kind voice on the other say, "Unless your mother had a sex change and went to America, I am not your mother Kagome-chan. But, if that's what turns you on now a days then I'll play the part." In a girly voice Houjo remarked, "Did you change your underwear today young lady?"
Kagome happily remarked, "Houjo-kun" whilst giggling to herself, "you know that I am not a hentai in any way, shape, or form!"
Houjo responded, "Kagome-chan, Genki desu ka?"
"Alright, Houjo-kun; I'm on my way back from a weekend in Kyoto with Eri-chan and Yuki-chan."
"That's nice, I see that you don't need me there to keep you occupied" said Houjo.
"Now, don't say that Houjo-kun, I would have much rather spent a romantic weekend with you in Kyoto. As your future wife, I miss you dearly" feigned Kagome mellow dramatically, similar to the women in Japanese soap operas.
Houjo went along the mood and dramatically responded, "My heart aches for you every single minute of every single day. Three long months without seeing your pretty face has been torture for me."
Kagome giggled at their silliness. However, she knew that even though the tone of his voice had been altered that his words rung true. She blushed at this fact.
Kagome with a serious tone then asked Houjo, "So, when can you come home? My parents and I want to know when we can start planning the wedding."
"Well you see Kagome that was the reason I haven't called you in four days?"
"You PIG! You have a new American girlfriend, don't you!" accused Kagome.
"Now, don't overreact Kagome...it's nothing like that.
"Then why haven't you called me Houjo-kun?"
"Well, you see the boss asked me to become the head of the new company here in America; it's a great promotion that only a fool wouldn't accept. However, that means that I have to stay here in America permanently" explained Houjo.
"PERMANENTLY" Kagome exclaimed.
"Hai" responded Houjo evenly.
"So, is our wedding off Houjo? Is that what you are trying to tell me?" expressed Kagome sadly.
"Of course not Kagome; I love you. Let's just say that the wedding is postponed until you can find your way to America. If only you worked in finance...I would hire you and you could come here on a work permit. I'll look around for some legal firms here in Los Angeles who are looking for lawyers who are fluent in Japanese. That way you might be able come here on a work permit and apply for citizenship later. How, does that sound?" asked Houjo
"Houjo-kun, that may work but there are too many complications. Now especially than ever, it is even more difficult to get into American because of the September 11th attacks. I will go to the embassy tomorrow and find out more" explained Kagome
"Plus" continued Kagome, "you expect me just drop everything like my steady job and life as I know...to literally drop all the good and bad things that I have in Japan and to move to America as an act of love?"
"Is it going to be that much of a problem for you if you get the means to do so" questioned Houjo.
"Actually, I think that it's exciting to abandon the monotonous for the sake of love, don't you Houjo-kun?"
"So you will if you are able" asked Houjo
"Hai Houjo-kun. I am your future wife after all. I got to keep an eye on you in America...especially when you're around all those foreign girls, ne?
Houjo chuckled and replied, "There's only you Kagome, only you."
Kagome smiled and said, "Okay, so you check with the firms and I'll go to the Japanese embassy and find out all that I can about a green card."
"That sounds like a plan my precious one. I love you."
"I love you too, Houjo-kun! Bye-bye!"
Kagome's heart beat rapidly. Hopefully in a few short months Kagome was going to see her Houjo again. She left the train in much better spirits.
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Meanwhile, Houjo was getting dressed in his tuxedo for his reception that night. He was in better spirits it seemed as well-even though his best friend Inuyasha was late as usual. The Gala was beginning in less than half an hour and the guests of honor were going to be late due Inuyasha's wild and irresponsible social habits-Inuyasha instead of prepping for his appearance tonight was probably sleeping off some wild party that he had attended the night and early morning before.
Houjo had met Inuyasha in America the first day he arrived. He had worked for the company that was going to decide weather or not Hokage Company would be able to open a branch in America. Houjo had taken such a liking to Inuyasha that he offered him a job as the vice president of Hokage's brand new American Branch. Although Inuyasha was an irresponsible guy socially, he did have a sharp mind for the finance business and took his job extremely seriously. Inuyasha accepted, so the Gala was being thrown tonight in honor of the new partnership.
There was a knock on the door. Houjo quickly ran across his flat to the door and opened it to find Inuyasha standing there with two women.
"Houjo, I brought us some escorts for the Gala tonight" Inuyasha exclaimed.
"Umm...Inuyasha, you remember that I do have a fiancée in Japan right?" mentioned Houjo in Japanese to Inuyasha.
"Yes, I do Houjo. The invitations said that you should bring a date. It's also good that the press sees you with a pretty thing on your arm so that they don't think that you're just some dateless loser. The press wants to see suave and debonair men running a company" responded Inuyasha in a broken Japanese.
"So these are just professional escorts right Inuyasha...not prostitutes that Miroku introduced you to, right?" double checked Houjo.
"You are correct sir" replied Inuyasha.
Houjo politely introduced himself in English to the stunning red-head that Inuyasha indicated was his intended escort for the night. She was a stunning creature he thought to himself. Her smile reminded him of Kagome's; maybe what Kagome didn't know wouldn't hurt her he thought. He offered his arm to her and she gladly accepted with a wide smile on her face and glint in her eye. Houjo turned off the lights in his apartment as the four people sauntered out of his apartment.
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Houjo returned to his apartment violently kissing his "escort" while trying in vain to unlock the door to his apartment. It's been so long since he had been with a woman. When intoxicated with alcohol, this woman looked pretty enough to eat. He had missed Kagome but he felt in his blood that he needed this night. When Kagome would make her way to America, Houjo would have both the model wife and the model "other women". It was common among business men in America have other women in their love lives. So, that night Houjo adopted the motto, "Do as the Romans do when in Rome".
Houjo finally managed to get the door open and his date into his bedroom.
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The next day, Kagome had managed to go to the Japanese embassy during her lunch break. She had waited in line for what seemed like near two hours before she could talk to any employee. She needed to get this task done and out of way, so she called her secretary and told her to cancel the rest of her appointments for the day.
Kagome finally after a long wait had the opportunity to see Yamamoto- san and inquire about the waiting period for green cards and work permits in America. Kagome bowed when entering his office and he offered her the seat near his desk. Kagome explained her situation and asked her question and he replied flatly, "Higurashi-san, it usually takes a number of years for a permit or green card to be arranged; it can be done no sooner."
"Yamamoto-san, is there any other way that I can get one sooner?" asked Kagome in desperation.
"There exists no legal way to get you to America to your Japanese fiancée any sooner Higurashi-san. Is there anything else that I can do for you?" said Yamamoto-san
"No, Yamamoto-san. Doumo Arigatou Gozaimasu." Replied Kagome slightly depressed. How was she going to break this news to Houjo-kun?
She left the embassy without an ounce of hope left in her. Would Houjo-kun come back to her because of these new turn of events. Was she more important to her than his career?
Kagome remembered his words about a fool only turning down his new promotion. She felt even more depressed because it was very unlikely that Houjo would return to Japan for her. As she waited at the train station, she cried silent tears of hopelessness. How long would it till she would get to see Houjo again and reside in his warm embrace as his dear wife? The train arrived and she boarded ready for a very miserable ride home.
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Houjo was in his office reading and signing stacks upon stacks of paperwork and feeling generally stressed out. Inuyasha came into his office stared out of the window at the metropolis in front of him.
"Man, I should not have drank all that alcohol last night; it was good that the press left before eight...I was still sober then after all" stated Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha, can't you see that I am busy here! Why I'm I doing all the paperwork and you just staring at the skyline and complaining about your hang over."
"The answer is simple Houjo; you are president and I am vice president. The former always has more work than the latter at the start of a business."
"I would only expect such a straight forward answer from you Inuyasha" explained Houjo.
"Anyway, did your escort get home alright yesterday-not that a guy with a fiancée would do anything indecent to his escort" stated Inuyasha.
"She arrived home safely. I had the limo drop her off at her place, walked her to her door, and thanked her for the wonderful night" lied Houjo through his teeth.
"See, I told you that it would turn out alright. I think that we should do the same thing when other social company events come up, that is until your fiancée comes to Los Angeles" responded Inuyasha.
"That sounds like a plan" Houjo responded flatly, but really was thrilled on the inside.
Before Inuyasha had time to say anything else concerning the escorts or his hang over, Houjo's cell phone rang.
He answered to hear Kagome's voice, at lot less cheerful and hopeful.