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Kagome woke to the phone ringing. She grumbled as she groped her nightstand for it. She picked it up. "Hello?" she asked groggily, and Sango told her about how Sesshoumaru got his father's private jet ready. Kagome looked at her Hello Kitty clock. It was 6:45 A.M.

"What's the jet for?" Kagome asked.

"Well, to go the beach, Kags! We're going to Miami!" Sango told her excitedly.

"Miami?!" she repeated, not believing what she was saying. "Oh my gosh, Sango! That's so cool! But, who's picking me up?"

Sango seemed reluctant, but told her. "Sesshomaru's half brother is coming with us."

Kagome almost groaned in annoyance. Inuyasha, who was Sesshoumaru's half brother, was also a guitar player and a great singer. He was a pain in the ass. She sighed. "Ok then, Sango. I'll be ready in 15 minutes." After saying goodbye, Kagome got out of bed. She fixed her room, brushed her teeth, took a shower, and looked for her bathing suit. After looking through various drawers, she found her red bikini. It tied around her neck and her back. It had baby blue and white stripes on the top part. The bottom part also had the same designs. She put white shorts and red shirt that said 'Eat Souls, Kitty!' and had a picture of a kitty on the back.

She looked for her white flip flops and brushed her hair. She put it all in a messy bun, leaving a few strands free. She walked to her kitchen and took out a can of grape juice. As she drank it, she looked around for her beach things like sun block, a big towel, and such necessities. She packed an extra pair of clothes and by the time she threw the can away, she was ready. She picked her sun glasses from the kitchen counter and after making sure everything was off and in its place, she locked her apartment door.

She walked to the apartment building's lobby and she saw a flashy red Ferrari. She knew it was Inuyasha before he lowered the car's window. She walked over the door, and he gave her a cocky grin. "What up, Higurashi?" he asked her, and opened the door from the inside for her. She stepped in the car and closed the door. She gave him a suspicious glance. "Why are you so nice all of the sudden?" she asked coolly, and he started driving. "Hey, can't we be friends?" he asked her, trying hard not to laugh. Kagome rolled her eyes. "Yeah, we could have been friends before you threw that punch bowl at me at the Richard's party." She gave him an icy glare as he laughed. "Good times, Higurashi. Good times . . ."

Kagome rolled her eyes again and choose to ignore him. "Hey, you got any good CD's in this car?" Kagome asked, as she looked around. Inuyasha playfully slapped her hand away. "Hey, hands off the merchandise." He laughed softly, and then took out a rock CD. He put it on the CD player and started singing along with the music. She stole a glance at him: beautiful, amber eyes and wispy silver hair that shinned in the sun. He had an athletic build and a strong jawbone. He met her gaze and she lowered hers, blushing a deep crimson. He smiled, and then put his eyes on the road. They made their way to the John F. Kennedy Airport. It took them an hour to get there, and by the time they did the band was already there.

"It's about time, 'Yasha." Miroku grinned, as they shook hands. "We were starting to think you'd kidnapped my cousin." Inuyasha put an arm around Kagome and oinched her cheek. "Please, who'd want to kidnap Kagome?" he asked, and she shoved him as everyone else laughed. She stuck her tongue at him. "Meanie . . ." she mumbled, and he gave a hug. "Ah, Kagome, I'm just kidding with you." Kagome hugged him back, and felt safe in his arms. She blushed again, and broke the hug. "So, guys, everyone ready?" Everyone nodded, but Kagome knew someone was missing. "Where's Kouga-kun . . .?" she asked, and Sango told her he was sick and couldn't come. "That's too bad, then." She said, and picked her bag up. Sesshoumaru was walking towards them with Kagura at his side. She had silky black hair and crimson eyes. She was very attractive.

"Hello, Sesshoumaru-sama." Kagome greeted politely, and he nodded. "Good morning, Kagome." he replied, and motioned for everyone else to follow him. Inuyasha walked behind the group and seemed quiet all of the sudden. Kagome stopped too, and when Sango looked at her curiously, Kagome mouthed 'Inuyasha' and she nodded. She fell behind and walked besides Inuyasha. "Inuyasha, is something wrong?" He looked away. "Meh, everything's fine, wench." She became annoyed, but sighed. "Can I sit next to you? I'm kinda afraid of airplanes . . . " she asked shyly, and he looked at her curiously. "Sure." He told her, and she smiled at him.

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