A/N: Well, the second chapter is now written. I got like 7 review for one chapter that is probably the most I've ever gotten. I'd like to thank to all the people who reviewed the first chapter. I appreciate it.
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Quote of the Day: Blessed is the season, which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. - Hamilton Wright MabiFact of the Day: The first printed reference to Christmas trees appeared in Germany in 1531.
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Chapter 2: Red Velvet Rope
Santa's Little Helper
By WintersBlaze
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Saturday. The most busy the day of the week both at the mall and at the Christmas exhibit. Yesterday, hadn't been easy for Kagome or Inuyasha. With screaming kids and a mad Santa it hadn't made Kagome's job any easier. Kagome was sure today would be better, because Inuyasha now knew what do to right?
Kagome opened the car doors as a gust of wind greeted her with a chilly welcome. Bundling up in her jacket more she walked blissfully to the main entrance. Winter had always been her favorite season. She loved the cold, and while people called her crazy for liking it, the frost that nipped at her cheeks made her feel like she still existed. Stepping up the last small concrete step, she pulled her bare hand out of the warm pocket and grabbed the cold metal handle. She pulled but it wouldn't budge. Of course! How could she forget? They were doing construction at the main entrance, she was supposed go through the back.
Sighing, she let her hand slip off of the door handle and she turned and walked to her right. Her feet dragged across the damp cement with each step. Looking out toward the parking lot, a person with silver hair suddenly stepped out of a black jeep and walked into the mall through the doors.
Kagome copied him and walked towards the doors. 'That must have been Inuyasha.'
She didn't understand why he was always so mean to people, but when a small child came he turned into a total softy. He was a strange one he was. Clear glass doors came into view and she gripped the handle and pulled towards her. Walking a little ways into the mall, she felt the warmth start to surround her, so she took off her jacket and hung it over her arm. Blue neon lights came into view that said 'Tama Café.'
It was almost a tradition now that Kagome, Miroku and Sango switched days and bought coffee for everyone. Inside the café was cozy, but there was one thing Kagome wasn't wild about.
"Hey, Kagome!" And that thing was Hojo.
"Hi, Hojo. How are you today?" Kagome said with a warm smile as she walked up to the counter.
"Very good, thanks for asking! The usual I guess?"
The smile plastered on Hojo's face along with the blush made Kagome want to run as she knew what was coming next. "That's right."
Hojo pushed down the lever that spilled the hot liquid in the cup. "So, I was just wondering…" He spoke to Kagome not looking at her with a blush on his face. "What are you doing this Saturday because I was wondering if you'd like to go to a movie with me."
Kagome picked up the four coffee cups that now sat in the cardboard holder and looked up at Hojo. "I don't if I can, I'm going to be busy tonight, sorry Hojo."
Hojo's eyes looked disappointed but he still kept that smile on his face. "Oh, well, maybe another time! Bye Kagome."
"Bye Hojo" Kagome chirped before she turned around and let out a slow breath.
Would he ever take a hint? He had been chasing after ever since grade 8. Maybe she should go on a date with him, then he might stop asking her.
Walking into the Christmas exhibit, Sango saw the look on her face and chuckled. "Hojo again?"
Kagome nodded. Sango smiled and took her coffee.
"Yay! Coffee! Coffee!" Miroku hollered childishly behind a pile of boxes. Jumping up he ran over, grabbed his coffee and took whiff of it. He smiled.
Kagome giggled at him and shook her head before walking away to find Inuyasha. The door to the small house was open and Kagome stuck her head in to look. She saw Inuyasha struggling once again to get the pillow under the shirt.
"Hey, Inuyasha I got you-" Kagome stopped when she saw his face. He had a black eye and small cuts on his face. "What happened to you?"
"It's nothing." He grunted and he turned around to hide his face.
Kagome set the coffee on the table. "It's not nothing, tell me what happened!"
Inuyasha turned around and snarled "None of your business!"
"I was just trying to help!"
"Well, I don't need your help!"
"Fine!" Kagome yelled that last word, ending the argument. Silence followed, signaling the argument was over and the coffee went forgotten on the table. Kagome muttered curses as she walked to the front where people had started to line up in groups at the red velvet rope.
One silent tear ran down her face as she remembered what he had said to her. Hugging her self she sat down in the well known red chair and wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. Why was he so cold? Didn't he see that she cared about him? Wait…cared? There's no way she cared for him, she just met him yesterday. Not to mention he was selfish and unkind.
A quiet bang was heard from behind her and she scrambled up from the chair quickly, as she knew that it was Inuyasha coming and she did not want to upset him anymore than he already was. The already expected calls from the small children in line were heard filled with calls of joy knowing that they were going to see Santa. Inuyasha came and sat down without a word nor a glance at Kagome, but then again, she didn't look or speak to him either.
The first child came up to Kagome with a jolly hop. To her that signified yet another day at the Santa Exhibit.
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The day had come to an end and Kagome let out a breath of relief as she stepped out of the now almost empty mall. It has been along day, lots of children and a Santa with a black eye wasn't exactly the best combination. Running a hand through her long raven hair, Kagome shuffled threw her pant pockets. That's weird she could have sworn she put her keys in her pocket. Oh well, they're probably in her purse.
The medium black lether purse was picked up from its perch on top of the car and zipped open.
"Lipstick, pen, paper…no keys?" Kagome muttered franticly.
Kagome closed her eyes in recognition of what she just did. Peaking into the car windows, something gleamed in her eyes. There they were, sitting innocently on the car seat. This was not her day.
Sighing Kagome leaned back and thought of what she should do. BEEP BEEP. Should she call her mom first? BEEP BEEP. Or maybe she should call the tow truck. BEEP BEEP! And where was the beeping coming from?
"Oi! Wench! Are you deaf?"
Huffing in frustration she swiveled to the right and saw no other than Inuyasha. Oh no.
"No, I am not!"
"Then what are you sitting there like an idiot for?"
"For your In-for-ma-tion, I have just locked my keys in my car."
The cocky grin on Inuyasha face slid off and he looked forward. "Do you need a ride?"
Kagome rose an eyebrow. "I don't know, can I trust you?"
Inuyasha gave an exaggerated roll off the eyes. "Just get in"
Kagome smiled and walked around to hop into the black jeep.
The jeep accelerated as the gas pedal was pressed down.
"So, where am I taking you?"
"The shrine please"
"Okay"
An awkward silence followed. The kind of silence that you hear at Christmas dinner after hearing a really bad joke. Inuyasha was the first to break the silence.
"Sorry for yelling at you."
Kagome eyes widened and she turned to Inuyasha. "What?"
"I think you really are deaf, wench"
Kagome ignored the insult and smiled. "Thanks for saying sorry."
He nodded gruffly. "I'm just not used to people asking what's wrong."
"Well, maybe we can be friends."
Smiling slightly to himself, Inuyasha pulled in front of the shrine. "Yeah, ok."
Opening the door, Kagome then stepped out and stuck her head back in.
"Thanks for the ride Inuyasha"
"Welcome"
Kagome shut the door and as both went on to their separate lives they both thought.
'Maybe he/she's not so bad after all'
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A/N: Hey! Okay second chapter finished. I actually edited this time so hopefully there will be less mistakes. I'm kind of struggling with the first part here but I know what will happened later on so ill get threw.
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And check out the one shot I made if you like All I Want For Christmas. Thanks!
WintersBlaze
P.S/ I accidentally put this chapter into my one shot. lol. Sorry for the mixup!