Gods, my computer has some kind of a virus. I really wanted to just say "F**k it" today and not update, but I fought with the thing and here it is. I'm still aggravated with it and am going to go hunt down the evil bug. Pray for me.

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Kagome followed them into the basement. It was just as big as Sango had said, maybe bigger. They immediately went down to the far end of the room where a door separated the practice area from the rest of the room. The walls in the entire place were a bright blue with the same carpet as Kagome's room. Inside the slightly smaller room were a set of drums, a few basses and some guitars that they used. InuYasha grabbed his favorite black guitar off the wall while Sango picked up her hot pink bass. Kagome unpacked her own instrument.

"You know any of Kikyo's parts already?" InuYasha asked gruffly as he tuned his guitar.

"All of them." Kagome said, matching his tone of voice perfectly. Sango and Miroku snickered while he remained oblivious to anything but his instrument.

"Fine. Show me." He launched into a song while Kagome plugged her guitar into the amp. She picked up and followed right along, amazing the rest of the group. Soon they had all joined in. "Okay, so you play. Kikyo sang back up sometimes. Bet you can't carry a tune in a basket." He remarked snidely.

"If I couldn't, why'd you pick me?" He then went back into the song, singing as loud he possibly could to be heard above the noise. Kagome backed up her statement with her melodic voice. It would be a long session at this rate.

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Evening fell and they finally gave up practicing. Kagome put her guitar on the stand near the wall that used to hold Kikyo's instruments and looked disheartendly at her finger tips. They were red and nearly bleeding; she had never practiced so long or so hard. InuYasha picked up her hand and looked at it.

"Put some cream on them tonight and next time use some duct tape on the pads until the calluses get bigger. You'll live though." He dropped her hand and walked away.

'He is so confusing! One minute he's being a total ass and the next he's holding my hand, telling me how to fix my fingers. I mean, he's hot as can be but his personality certainly lacks at times. But other times he's really nice and fun and--okay! Must stop thinking about him! And why was I thinking he's hot? Ugh!' Kagome thought as she trooped up the stairs to get changed into her pajamas. They were going to watch some tv in the rec room. She tromped into her room, thinking about InuYasha the whole time.

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Kagome and Sango raced down the stairs to the basement, seeing who could get down fastest without breaking their necks. Kagome ended up winning, beating Sango by a long shot after Miroku came up behind her in a kamikaze grope. She was busy beating him to a pulp while Kagome jumped into the seat on the far end of the L shaped couch. She flipped out the recliner and leaned back.

"Livin' the life!" She said as she got settled in. Sango was still busy beating up the drummer when InuYasha came flying down the stairs, dressed only in boxers and socks.

"The Bachelorette is on!" He yelled as he bounded into the room. Kagome gave him a weird look, making him blush slightly. "What? Sango got me started on it and that girl on the show is hot!" He then gave Kagome a disgusted look and walked over to where she was sitting. He stood there and waited patiently, as if expecting her to do something besides stare. "See something you like?" he asked, this time making her blush.

"What do you want?"

"You're in my seat!"

"I got here first."

"Yes, but I always sit here."

"Why is this your seat?"

"Because you can see the tv best from here and the air vent is right under it so you're always comfortable. Now up!" He said, as if it was the simplest thing in the world.

"Let me spell it out for you. N-O." Kagome smiled sweetly. InuYasha sighed heavily.

"Move now or you won't like what I do next."

"Do whatever you like, I don't care."

"Fine." He turned around and then sat down in her lap. "Now I have my seat."

Kagome's face burned red upon realization that one of the most famous rock stars in Japan and possibly the world, was sitting in her lap in nothing but a pair of red boxers and socks. Not only that, but she wasn't exactly well dressed herself. She'd thrown on her usual shorts and tight shirt that she wore to bed.

"Why InuYasha, doesn't the girl usually go on the top in this situation?" Miroku had obviously regained consciousness and found them in their odd position.

"I have my seat, so I'm fine. You Kagome?" InuYasha countered.

"Personally you have some of the sharpest ass bones I ever encountered." She wiggled beneath him to show her discomfort. It actually wasn't too bad, but it wasn't as if she'd ever say that to him.

"The only way you'll move me is to actually put your hands under my bum and force me up. If you can." He said and leaned back happily.

'Well, either I choke my pride and do it, or have him sit on me all night, which wouldn't be bad...no! He moves!' Kagome swallowed furiously, forced her hands underneath him and pushed up. InuYasha's golden eyes widened in shock. He'd never though Kagome would actually do it! He leapt up into the air, letting out a small squeak.

"Kagome, I've rubbed off on you already!" Miroku said teasingly. She folded her arms over her chest.

"I win. Now be a good boy and turn up the tv. Oh, and InuYasha, I take that back. Your ass isn't that bad after all." She winked saucily, enjoying the look of horror on his face. He sat down next to her on the couch and turned up the tv. Sango grabbed some chips and drinks and they all set back to enjoy the show.

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InuYasha lay back into his soft bed, thinking over the day's events, most of them containing something about Kagome. She was amazing in short, She had no fear, could match him in any argument, had great taste in what she wore, was built like a goddess, and was pretty much one of the best things to ever happen to him.

'Man, I need to lighten up on the tv shows. It's almost like I love her...no, I couldn't! That's crazy! I've only known her for a day. She's just a friend. A friend.' He rolled over and went to sleep; hoping Kagome didn't think he was a total jerk.

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Sango wandered downstairs early the next morning, only to find Miroku already awake and glued to the TV. His eyes seemed glazed as he watched the program.

"What are you watching?" She asked and took a seat next to him.

"Some American talk show."

"But you don't speak english."

"Yeah, but I've got it figured out. It's angry lesbians attack day. See, the one in the red skirt is in love with the one with the blonde hair, but blondie loves both red skirt and blue skirt. Yes! Now they're kissing to make up! Say, are we going to the U.S. anytime soon? I like their tv shows." Miroku watched the screen raptly.

"You are the biggest lech I've ever met!" Sango said and changed the channel.

"Aw! You changed it." Miroku pouted for a second. "Why does everyone call me a lech?"

"Because you have...tendencies. Consider yourself branded." She said and stole a miniature donut from the box he was holding. He merely smiled and shared his breakfast, even though she had changed the channel.

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Kagome rolled over in bed, light shining cruelly into her eyes. It was morning and she needed to take a bath since she had just flopped into bed last night. She slid out from under her safe blankets and trudged to the door Sango said hid her bathroom. The room turned out to be gorgeous. The entire room was done up in ivory and gold; a huge tub sat freely in the middle of the room. The bath was round and could have easily fit three people comfortably. A large chandelier hung directly over the bath, the only light in the room, casting a glow throughout the area. It was the most beautiful bathroom she had ever seen. Soaps and shampoos were already set out as if the room had expected her arrival. She drew a hot bath and slid into the water.

'Yup. Life is really good here. If only I could understand InuYasha. I've only known him for a day and I'm already confused about his personality. He's worse than a stupid rubik's cube. No matter what I do, he's always got another face. He's a jerk, but he's the best guy ever at the same time. Hopefully I can break whatever walls he's got up and really get to know him.'

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Kagome bounced downstairs, happy to be clean. Miroku and Sango sat on the couch eating donuts and watching tv. 'Those two are so cute together!' Kagome thought as she walked over and sat down next to Sango.

"Where's InuYasha?" She asked and took a donut.

"Sleeping. If he doesn't get up soon we won't make it to lunch. I worked hard to get reservations at that cafe too!'' Sango said indignantly. "Well, not that hard since they get publicity from us arriving, but I want to eat!"

"I'll go get him!" Kagome jumped up before Miroku could object. She walked through the halls whistling a favorite tune. After a short trip on the elevator she arrived on the second floor and took a moment to look around. It was definitely a guy's floor. Posters covered the walls along with other random clutter. 'How will I find his room?' she thought as she looked at the reams of doors around her. It was worse than something out of Alice in Wonderland. She wandered the halls for sometime before actually looking at the doors.

"Shoulda done that in the first place." She mumbled as she noticed one door in particular. 'InuYasha's Room' was scrawled on a dry erase board with a do not disturb sign on the knob. She pulled the handle as the door swung open.

The entire room was nearly pitch black; it looked like a bat cave. She found a switch that turned on one or two small ceiling lights and looked around. The walls were covered in posters so that you could barely see the red paint underneath. His furniture was dark wood too, his bed a four poster with red and black blankets. Heavy black velvet drapes hung around it. His nightstand and desk were cluttered with random items. Kagome climbed up next to him on the bed, deciding exactly which tactic to use on a eighteen year old male. She finally leaned over next to his ear.

"InuYasha," she whispered, noticing how his ear perked up at the sound of her voice. 'InuYasha," she said again, tracing his jaw line lightly with her finger tip. A slow, sloppy grin spread across his face, making his features even more handsome than they already were. It was insane how cute he could be when he wasn't speaking. "InuYasha, time to get up." Might as well be gentle first time around.

He groaned quietly and snuggled back into his pillow, enjoying the attention. 'I don't even want to know what he's dreaming about.' Kagome thought as she called his name again. It was time to get rough. "WAKE UP!" She yelled. He rolled out of the bed, nearly missing hitting the nightstand with his head by mere inches. He stood up as Kagome pulled open the black drapes that covered his gigantic bay windows, allowing the light to blind him before he adjusted to the sun. She walked back downstairs, a victorious smile on her face.

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""How'd you wake him up?" Miroku asked in awe. "Every time I tried to, he'd knock me across the room. Please share your secrets oh great one!" Kagome giggled as he pretended to worship her and sat down on the couch.

"All I did was call his name and he shot up like a rocket. And speak of the devil!" InuYasha bounded down the stairs and into the living room.

"We gonna go yet?" InuYasha asked as they all trooped out the door. A black limo sat in the circular driveway, gleaming in the sun. Sango and Miroku slid into the backseat together while InuYasha walked around behind the vehicle to his own silver convertible. "You riding with them or me?" He asked as he revved the engine loudly. Kagome stopped for a second to think. She wanted to ride with InuYasha, but didn't want to disappoint Sango or Miroku.

"If you guys don't care." Kagome said. Sango and Miroku assured her it was fine and she hopped into the passenger seat. InuYasha backed up swiftly and turned the car around.

"Think we can beat 'em?"

"What?"

"It's a circular driveway, dummy. Think we can beat them to the meeting point?" He asked and then sped off without hesitation. They easily beat the limo out of the driveway and were burning down the road in no time. Kagome laughed happily, causing InuYasha to crack the smallest of smiles. Now he had a driving partner that loved speed as much as he did. Ever since Kagome showed up things had been much more interesting.

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Later that evening the phone rang, jerking all four teens from their evening stupor. They'd been watching movies pretty much all day and were beginning to get strange, numb feelings in their eyes. InuYasha rolled over on the floor and stood up to grab the telephone. He looked at the caller ID and sighed. Sesshomaru.

"Yes bastard?" He said; the usual greeting.

"Hmph. Still using that greeting, are we? That or you were talking to yourself again, my han-" the cool voice on the other end of the phone was interrupted.

"You have five seconds to convince me to stay on the line." InuYasha growled.

"If you say so. I'd rather not be making this call myself, seeing as I was very involved with my wife when I remembered that a certain brother needed a reminder."

"Spare me the details of your love life and get to the point."

"You are getting some time to get your act together so that the new girl can get practiced. I expect you to be in my recording studio tomorrow, not your grubby basement. I need to hear how she plays and sings. You will not be making your first tour stop, instead you will go straight to Wakkanai. You will make up the date in the end. I expect you on time in the morning. The usual hour." Sesshomaru hung up with that last word. InuYasha growled and mumbled a string of curses under his breath.

"The spawn of evil wishes for us to be awake at seven am and in his studio on time." He said in a mocking voice, then flopped back down on the floor. "Ass."

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Review Replies!

Rocky: every day? I don't think I could do everyday, but I try to be fast! Thanks!

Liz: I know. Glad you liked it! She's like that all the time and is pretty interesting to be around.

Anime-babe21: Thanks! I try to spell check twice just in case. What does Miroku look up on the net? I'd like to think he looks up perfectly normal guy stuff most of the time, but occasionally lets his lecherous streak come out. 13¢ and gum? Woopee! A very good deal! Please put the stick away or hide it behind your back, sticks are scary. ~_^

Johnathold: Thankies! Yeah, her taste in music is kinda sucky and having to listen to rap all the time is harsh. I love the Ramones and the Offspring! That kinda of music is where my taste lies, but I try to appreciate all different forms. Punk rock is the best!

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Katrina: I love answering to reviews! I'm reading a ton of stories too and have about 40 authors on my watch list.

Someone: Oh yes, speed is good.

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"Mother-f**k! My guy died again!" –my mom. We were playing Diablo (a computer game) and her mercenary died. For the fifth time that hour.

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