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Chapter 8- Surprise
Bye: KNE
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Inuyasha kept his distance, but watched her the whole entire time. Instead of staying one hour he stayed much longer. The only problem was even if he tried he couldn't get to her. There were too many people surrounding her, while the girl chatted away as if she had new clue.
It bothered Inuyasha, when the idea came to him that he might even not be able to get close to her. He still hadn't gotten over the surprise of the new Kagome look.
And it wasn't until, the slow music came on, when Inuyasha saw Kouga make his way over to Kagome and asked her to dance. Inuyasha yawned and watched as everyone practically watched the two on the ball room floor dancing slowly to the music. Since when did Kagome know how to dance?
For some damn reason, Inuyasha wasn't enjoying a bit of this. He watched as Kagome nodded her head and spoke to Kouga. The girl had smiled nonstop and he had also noticed that countless men had asked her to dance every time the right music came up. Unfortunately, Kouga would supposedly make a save and jump in, or ask her to dance before that. He was the only man that Kagome had danced with the whole night other than her father.
"Excuse me, would you like to dance?" a model came in a golden dress. She cocked her head to the side and smiled brightly at Inuyasha. He looked up at her and grinned.
"There are hundreds of men here, why don't you dance with one of them? I'm busy…." He said, looking back at Kagome. The model followed his gaze and looked at Kagome.
"There's no use in trying to wait for her to be free. That Kouga man has been all over her all night. He's not gonna let anyone touch her." She said, flipping her hair and looking back at Inuyasha. Inuyasha looked back at her with a bored expression.
"I'm not blind, woman. I can see."
"There are hundreds of women here, why don't you dance with one of them then? Instead, you've turned down every girl that has asked to dance with you." Inuyasha closed his mouth and looked at her.
"Fine, you wanna dance? Let's dance." He grabbed the woman's arm and pulled her onto the dance floor.
They glided across the floor, while Inuyasha kept an eye on the dancing Kagome and Kouga.
"My name's Kagura, by the way…" the model said.
"Yeah…whatever," Inuyasha mumbled, not even looking at her and watched as Kagome started laughing after Kouga said something.
"C'mon Kag….don't fall for those lame jokes. You told me yourself you hated when girls laugh over them…" Inuyasha whispered. Kagura looked from him to Kagome.
"Do you like her that much?" she asked. Inuyasha looked down at her and glanced back and Kagome.
"No."
"Then why are you talking to her when she can't even hear you?"
"It's none of your business wench!" Inuyasha hissed. Kagura rolled her eyes and looked at Inuyasha with mischievous eyes.
"Have you even talked to her yet? I'm telling you it's impossible. She's Higurashi's daughter, one of the wealthiest men in Japan. The only man that can speak to her, is Kouga and anyone richer that Higurashi. There's only one man out there, and I doubt he's here right now." Kagura lifted her head and looked around. Inuyasha paled and lowered his head.
She obviously was talking about Sesshomaru. If a Takashi was the only other person that could talk to Kagome, that gave Inuyasha a chance. But then again, he didn't want anyone to know that he was a Takashi.
"So is Kouga that rich?" Inuyasha found himself asking the annoying model.
"Yup. I'll tell you the truth, but I believe Higurashi wants Kouga to marry his daughter."
"No shit." Inuyasha said sarcastically, still looking at Kagome.
"So that he and Kouga could team up in business and take down Takashi…" Kagura said. Inuyasha looked down at her and snorted.
"They believe they can take down Takashi that easily? Talking to Sesshomaru is like talking to a wall."
"You know Sesshomaru?" Kagura asked. Inuyasha looked at her and swallowed.
"We've met…once," he choked out. "Anyways, how do you know all this crap about business? You're a model. Shouldn't you be worried about your hair or something?" Kagura snorted.
"I'm the eldest daughter of Onigumo Naraku…" she said. The name was familiar too Inuyasha, Onigumo Naraku….
"Wasn't here charged of cheating people on money?" Inuyasha asked. Kagura snorted.
"I don't really know what the hell my father does."
"But Naraku, he's doing pretty well in business too? I think he's part of the top five companies in Japan."
"Fourth place to be exact. He follows right behind Higurashi. Kouga takes second and Takashi takes first, like usual." Inuyasha grinned nonstop. So he was the richest person in the room!
"How do you know all of this? You don't seem like a person who's into business."
"I watch the news." Inuyasha looked back at Kagome who was still talking to Kouga while dancing. The slow music finally stopped, and Inuyasha pulled away from Kagura quickly.
"Thanks for the dance…" she trailed off, not knowing his name.
"Inuyasha." Inuyasha backed up watching Kagome as Kouga led her off the floor. Being the stupid idiot that he was, Inuyasha was not watching where he was going, and smacked right into a waiter holding a tray with wine glass.
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(Five minutes before)
Kagome looked over the crowd trying to find the exit. If she could just get out for a few minutes, so she didn't have to dance again with Kouga.
"I gotta get the hell outta here…" she sang quietly. She finally spotted the red EXIT sign. Here I go! Kagome took a step, just as the slow music came on. Her eyes widened as she felt the familiar hands grab hers. She turned around with a wide smile.
"Kouga!" I hope you die, Kagome thought watching as he led her to the dance floor. She couldn't dance anymore. Her feet were killing her. Next time she was going to wear an even longer dress and just wear flip flops.
"You look so beautiful tonight…" Kouga said for the hundredth time.
"Thank you…" Kagome said between clenched teeth. He held her as they danced. She hated dancing, though she had to learn until she could stand straight still for ten minutes.
"You know, when I first saw you when you came out of that limo, I couldn't take my eyes off of you…" he said. Oh puh-lease!
"Oh?"
"Yes. You're blue eyes are so beautiful, they're breathtaking." Kagome laughed at his comment, but inside she thought it was such a cheesy line. Could he at least look up some new ones on the internet? Hopefully a man of his wealth would be able to know some more things.
The dance went on with Kouga's nonstop compliments. Kagome swore the guy was either obsessed or conceited. When the music was over Kagome was practically cheering and jumping up and down.
"You're happy today?"
"You have no idea…." Kagome said, as he led her off the dance floor.
"Maybe tomorrow we can…." Kouga was interrupted by a loud crashing sound. The two turned their heads toward the noise. Seeing a waiter with purple wine all over his white suit, and a man dodging quickly away, Kagome laughed. That was probably the funniest thing all night. The waiter was covered in purple, and he looked pretty pissed off. Kagome couldn't help but giggle.
The last thing she saw something like that was when she and Inuyasha were at a fast food restaurant and Inuyasha slipped on some spilled soup. He had crashed into a waitress and chocolate milk was spilt all over him and the waitress. Of course, the waitress didn't get mad because, the moment she saw Inuyasha, she fell in love with him.
Kagome giggled to herself. She looked back at the waiter who was no picking up the broken glass.
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"Shit, that was close!" Inuyasha whispered, as he sprinted to the corner of the room. He could have sworn that everyone was looking at him when he ran into that stupid waiter.
Maybe Kagome had spotted him. It wasn't like he didn't want to be seen by her, but he didn't want to make a scene as well. If he can get close to her, he would take the chance.
It felt like another two hours went by with him, watching her talk and dance and talk and dance.
"Ladies and gentleman, now for the last dance of the evening…." Someone announced. Inuyasha's head snapped up. This was his chance. The first thing he looked for was Kouga who was not very far from Kagome. Inuyasha was on the other side of the room. The soft and slow romantic music began.
"Now!" Inuyasha whispered and started sprinting. Everything was in slow motion, as Kouga turned around and walked towards Kagome, whose back was turned to him. Inuyasha was still running full speed, pushing people out of the way, and jumped over a table.
Kouga, still smiling reached out to tap Kagome on the shoulder, when suddenly; Inuyasha grabbed her by the shoulders and the arm and spun her around so that his back was facing Kouga. He pushed her back and they disappeared inside the large crowd of people dancing.
Inuyasha still making sure that he and Kagome were out of view saw that Kouga was trying to stand on his toes to see what had happened and who was the gentleman who had taken her so quickly? He finally remembered that he was holding Kagome, and looked back down at her.
He saw her reaction right away. Her eyes widened and for what seemed like one second they looked happy. She gasped and then stopped moving.
"Hey Kag," he said coolly.
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"Hey Kag."
Kagome couldn't believe her eyes. She was staring at those same golden eyes that she had always stared at since she could remember. Her first reaction was to jump up and down and then throw her arms over him, and beg him to save her. But, she held all of that in, because thinking of that made her think of the last time she had seen Inuyasha.
"What in the hell are you doing?!" she half screamed and half whispered. Inuyasha shrugged like a little boy and smirked.
"Dancing," he said, looking over his shoulder for some reason.
"No! What the hell are you doing here, in Tokyo?!" Kagome said not noticing that the two were dancing to the music.
"That's my business and my business only, Kag." Inuyasha said. Kagome stopped dancing and jerked her hands away.
"Stop with the bullshit Inu, what the fuck are you doing here?" Inuyasha sighed and grabbed her arm. He pulled her deeper into the crowd and then towards the exit.
"What are you doing, you idiot! Let me go!" Kagome said trying to pry his fingers off her arm. She was sure that a bruise would form there any minute. Once the two were outside, Inuyasha whipped around so that she was facing him.
"Inu…"
"Okay Kag, so you had your little father, daughter time with your dad. Now let's go," he said. Kagome crossed her arms over her chest and cocked her head to one side.
"What are you talking about Inu? I'm confused, why the hell are you even here?" Inuyasha looked at her with annoyed eyes.
"You have to come home."
"Who says?"
"I do! What the hell were you thinking, just leaving everyone and going to Tokyo, only thinking of you. You're so fucking selfish!" Inuyasha spat.
"What?! Selfish?! Excuse me, but I think it's you! You have no right to yell at me, and then expect me to come home with wide open arms, just because you need someone to help you with your stupid problems!"
"No…the one with the problem is you, Kag. What the hell is it with all of this," he said pointing at Kagome.
"You never fucking told me that your dad owned one of the largest companies in Japan, or did you tell me that you were as wealthy as me."
"Well you never asked, moron. You were all to focus on your own crap."
"For the past seventeen years? You could have at least mentioned one thing. I don't even fucking know you!" Inuyasha said, suddenly feeling mad at her.
"Well would you of cared?" Inuyasha bit his tongue and looked at her.
"I'll forgive you if you come home." He said. Kagome snorted.
"What? You think I'm that stupid? Inuyasha, I'm not some desperate puppy that you can order around."
"You're coming home and that's final, Kag."
"No, I'm already home, Inu." She said exaggerating the 'home'. Inuyasha grinned and looked at her.
"I know why you fucking want to stay here, in this so called shit." He crossed his arms over his shoulder and looked at her. "It's because now you have money and you're taking advantage of it!"
"What?!" Kagome gasped and then laughed. "Inu, if I cared at least a bit about money, would I of been living in Kyoto in the first place? I left, because I hated my dad. I don't give a shit about money, unlike you."
"Such touching words, from such a bitch…" Kagome walked up to him and slug him across the face, with her fist. Inuyasha fell backwards onto the ground.
"Wench!!" he shouted. Kagome wiped her hands on her dress and walked up to him.
"Go back to your Kikyou. I'm not going back to Kyoto ever again. You can save your bullshit, cuz I'm not listening." Kagome turned around and walked back into the hotel as fast as she could.
'I can't believe he just showed up in Tokyo and expected me to just follow him home,' Kagome thought, pushing through the door. People were already filing out, and she could see Kouga and her father standing on top of the staircase.
"God, I hate that idiot. Thinking he could just fly over to Tokyo with all his money and expect me to come…" she muttered.
"Kagome!" Takeo Higurashi shouted. Kagome raised a hand and tried to smile, but she couldn't. She couldn't be relaxed with Inuyasha in the same place she was.
"Where were you?" Kouga asked.
"No where….just had to use the ladies room," Kagome said. Kouga smiled.
"I was wondering Kagome. Tomorrow, would you like to join me tomorrow for a breakfast/lunch?" he asked.
"Oh…Kouga, I don't know…"
"Kagome dear, you should really go tomorrow," Takeo said, patting his daughter on the arm. Kagome gritted her teeth.
"Actually,"
"Yes, Kouga. Kagome would love to accompany you tomorrow for the day."
"For the day?" Kagome asked.
"Yes…I was planning on taking you out for the day." Kouga said. "Did you have other plans?" Kagome saw her father give her the look which made her want to die right there.
"No plans. I would love to join you."
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Inuyasha groaned when he remembered that he had to get back to the car and pick up Kouga. He took off his jacket and made his way to the parking lot. He threw his jacket on the passenger seat and got into the car.
So he ended up yelling at her which he totally didn't plan on. So how was he going to get Kagome to go back home?
"Inuyasha, you're such an idiot." He whispered as he pulled the limo up. He got out and opened the door, while Kouga got in. He made one last final wave to the reporters and then got in.
Inuyasha was tired and mad, by the time he got back into his room. He found Miroku making out with some blonde.
"Hey man! How was the night?" Miroku asked, itching the back of his head, while the blonde tugged on Miroku's collar.
"It sucked," Inuyasha muttered, throwing his coat aside and falling onto his cot. He was surprised when a brunette popped out from the blankets.
"What the fuck, Miroku!" Inuyasha said, jumping up. The two girls jumped up and hugged Miroku.
"Well it's just too bad for your night. My night was a blast!" He said, as the two girls sat down on him. Inuyasha stared at him in disbelief.
"Miroku, you sick bastard! Where the fuck did you pick them up?" Inuyasha said. Miroku laughed, and the two girls sat up.
"I met at some bar…" Inuyasha groaned and fell back onto the cot. Miroku stood up and looked at Inuyasha.
"You really did have a rough night didn't you?" Miroku asked.
"You have to idea…"
"Then ladies?" Miroku asked, looking at his two new friends who stood behind him. The two girls smiled and approached Inuyasha, viciously.
"No, no, Miroku stop it." Inuyasha said looking from under his arm. Miroku sighed and snapped his fingers. The two girls sighed and took a step back, like they were servants of Miroku.
"Okay, ladies. Time to go," Miroku said, tossing them their coats. "Time flies by when you're having fun." The two girls groaned and grabbed their jackets and headed out the door. Miroku sat down next to Inuyasha.
"Dude. You look wasted, have you been drinking?"
"No, I'm tired." Inuyasha said, yawning.
"So were there any hot chicks at the party? Or did you spend your night just sitting in that car?" Miroku asked, opening a bottle of coke.
"Miroku, shut up."
"Okay!"
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Kagome sat down on her bed in her bathrobe, combing her wet hair with a brush. Her room was large, with a fancy bed, expensive bed sheets, and she had a huge luxury bathroom. But she barely cared about any of this stuff. Inuyasha must have been crazy when he said that she cared only about money.
But Inuyasha, was here? That surprised Kagome a lot. There was a knock on the door, making Kagome look up.
"Come in." She said softly. The door opened and an old woman came in.
"Oh, hi Kaeda!" Kagome said cheerfully. Kaeda made her way to Kagome's bed.
"I've brought you some new towels," Kaeda said. "Is there anything you need?" Kagome smiled and shook her head.
"Nope, nothing." Kagome said, looking out the window. Why would Inuyasha say that stuff about her? He was mean and yelled at her when she walked on him with Kikyou, both times. And then every time he needed something he always called on her.
"Kagome child, is there something wrong?" Kaeda asked. Kagome looked at her and shook her head.
"I have something to ask, Kaeda." Kagome looked at her and shifted herself on the bed.
"Do you think I'm a selfish person?" Kaeda looked at Kagome in shock.
"Child, what in the world makes you think that?" Kaeda looked at her and stroke her hair.
"I don't know, but am I?" Kaeda smiled and patted Kagome's arm.
"Kagome, dear. When I found out that your father was gonna have his daughter move in with us. To tell you the truth, I was expecting you to be a spoiled brat." Kaeda said. Kagome laughed and rolled her eyes.
"Really? Does the Higurashi name really put on that kind of character?" Kagome asked. Kaede smiled and looked at the beautiful girl.
"But when I saw you walk through the door, and all the servants and maids were waiting for you, we all knew right away that you were different."
"How?"
"We don't know. Maybe because you looked so innocent," Kagome laughed.
"That's funny. I don't think,"
"You had the look of a little girl, who didn't want to be here at all," she said.
"You got that right."
"…and you looked like you were happy though. Like something back in Kyoto kept you happy."
"I didn't have to live like a princess…"
"…You are a nice girl. What kind of girl plays baseball with her servants?" Kagome laughed.
"I have to spend half the day with Kouga tomorrow," Kagome sighed. Kaeda laughed and patted her arm again.
"Well, do you like him?"
"He's nice, but too nice."
"What kind of person are you looking for?" Kagome cocked her head to the side.
"I don't know…"
"Whoever gets you will be a very lucky person. If Kouga can't give you what you want, then there has to be someone out there that is destined for you."
"Do you really believe in that stuff?"
"I'm not sure, but the man you might love, could be right next to you and you wouldn't even know it."
"Kaeda…"
"It's getting late, child. You need some rest. This evening has been a lot for you." Kaeda stood up and left the room quietly, leaving Kagome sitting on the bed. Kagome sighed and fell back hard on her bed.
"See Inuyasha, I'm not greedy." She sat up and reached for the remote control. There had to be some baseball games being replayed.
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"Inuyasha, wake up!" Miroku said, throwing a pillow at the silver haired boy.
"What!?" Inuyasha said sitting up. He hated when people woke him up. He was always grumpy in the morning.
"Dude, you got work to do!" Miroku said. Inuyasha glared at Miroku.
"You drive! I'm fucking tired!" Inuyasha said, yawning.
"I am fucking doing work. I'm driving Kouga's mother to the airport and then I have to pick up Kouga's father at the company building. You have to drive Kouga to work." Inuyasha groaned and sat up. He didn't even get a chance to take a shower.
"This is shit!" Inuyasha yelled as he threw on a clean white undershirt and then put on his chauffer uniform.
"Damn, you're nasty in the morning," Miroku said, winking at the mirror.
"Fuck you," Inuyasha said as the two made their way out of the servant's quarters towards the limos. Inuyasha got into one and Miroku got into one.
"See you later, dude!" Miroku said, waving and driving off. Inuyasha gripped tightly on the wheel and curst. Couldn't Kouga take a damn break and walk for once? Inuyasha picked up the stupid business men, while Kouga handed him instructions.
"We have to pick up someone," Kouga said. Inuyasha nodded and started the car, and made its way down the road.
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The moment they made the turn on the street, Inuyasha knew right away that it was Kagome's street. Inside his heart was practically leaping. Maybe Kouga was going to pick up Takeo Higurashi or maybe even Kagome. They turned on 150 Shikon lane, and stopped while the security guards opened the gates.
Inuyasha reminded himself to keep his head low while passing by so that they wouldn't notice him. Once they were inside Inuyasha could see the place was even bigger than he had imagined. It was huge, and they had many servants as well. He made his way up the winding driveway and stopped in front of the mansion. There was a small roof that covered the top and trees and plants everywhere.
Inuyasha looked at front door and his lips parted. Kagome was standing on the steps, wearing a khaki colored short skirt, and a white blouse. It was the first time Inuyasha had seen her hair down for a long time. She smiled and waved and walked up to the limo.
Kouga cleared his throat, making Inuyasha jump from staring.
"What?" Inuyasha asked. Kouga glared at him and nodded towards the door. "Oh." Inuyasha scrambled out of the car and headed towards Kagome side. He couldn't help but grin. He opened the door, and Kagome made her way over to the car, but not before thanking him.
Inuyasha almost burst out laughing as her eyes widened and her lips parted as she kept looking at him, while still walking. She ran into the car and snapped back to reality.
"Are you alright?" Kouga asked from inside the car. Kagome nodded at Kouga but looked back at Inuyasha.
"I…I'm fine," she squeaked, and got into the car. Once she was in, Inuyasha closed the door a bit too hard, making Kagome jump. She watched as Inuyasha made his way around the car and get into the driver's seat.
"How was your morning?" Kouga asked.
"Good, good…." She trailed off, glancing at Inuyasha through the rearview mirror. He was watching them, while starting the limo. Inuyasha chuckled and continued driving.
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Hi! For some reason in took me longer than I thought to write this chapter for some reason. Hope you like it! And please review review review! I don't care if you just review to say hi, I love reading them!
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