Thanks everyone so much for the reviews! Anyway, I'm sure you wanna read the chapter more than my thanks… so here it is chappy 9!
"H-Huh?" Kagome stammered. "Fiancé?" Kagome asked stunned. "As in…marry!" Kagome was so socked, like her world was just turned upside down, just like the day Sesshomaru left for America. Sesshomaru smiled.
"Yup," Sesshomaru answered. The woman walked over to Sesshomaru, Sesshomaru put his arm around her shoulder and said, "Kagome, I want you to meet my fiancé, Kikyo, Kikyo this is my good friend I was telling you about." Sesshomaru looked closely at both Kagome and Kikyo, he was just as surprised of the very many similarities they shared. He knew that Kikyo looked kinda of like Kagome, but damn, not that he saw them this close he thought they could pass up as twins. Sango was just as shocked to know that Sesshomaru was taken; she thought that he was into Kagome. She sighed at how hurt Kagome must be. Kagome felt anger and jealously rise within her, but caught herself. Why do I feel this way? Sesshomaru can have whomever he wants, after all we're just best friends right? But somehow Kagome couldn't convince herself that. Somehow she felt so betrayed, but she knew that she couldn't do anything about it, so she might as well PRETEND like she supported it. Kagome forced a smile on her face. Kikyo put a grin on her face while she was leaning against Sesshomaru's shoulder.
"Oh, I'm sorry so you're Kagome." Kikyo said plainly. "It's nice to finally meet you, Sesshy has told me so much about you!" Kikyo said over joyful. Kikyo held out a hand for Kagome. Kagome hesitated. Kikyo smirked, "Oh, don't worry I'm not gonna bite." Kagome put another fake smile on her face along with a fake laugh. She grabbed Kikyo's hand and gently shook it. Sesshomaru smiled.
"I'm glad to meet you too…" Kagome said with a creak in her voice. "I'm sure you two will be happy together." Kagome said with a twitch.
"Are you ok Kagome?" Kikyo asked. Of course I'm not ok when I'm looking at your face… Kagome thought to herself bitterly
"Yeah, yeah, of course I'm ok, why don't you think I'm ok?" Kagome asked quickly.
"Well, you just kind of twitched." Kikyo pointed out.
"Oh, well…I guess I felt a chill go through me for a second, that's all." Kagome tried to assure her with a fake smile, Kikyo smiled plainly back.
"I know you two are gonna get along just fine."
"Yeah, of course we will." Kikyo assured him cocking her head.
"Oh, and this is my other friend, her name is Sango." He said as he pointed to Sango.
"Nice to meet ya!" Kikyo said with a fake wave. Sango's more outgoing with her feelings than Kagome is, when Kikyo waved Sango just rolled her eyes. Sango just met Kikyo and she already hates her.
"Well, Kagome do you wish to catch up on things and get your birthday gifts?" Sesshomaru asked. Kagome nodded. Sesshomaru noticed that Kagome wasn't talking as much as she normally does he just assumed that she wasn't use to the fact that he had a fiancé. "Well, the first one is right outside," Sesshomaru said. Kagome grabbed her purse, but before Kagome went out the door Sango mouthed the words, Have a good time. But for some reason Kagome thought she couldn't possibly have a good time with Kikyo around. But she smiled anyway, because she was glad of Sango's support. When they got outside the apartment she saw that Sesshomaru had a brand new sliver Mercedes parked outside. And then there was another car that she didn't recognize. It was a brand new red Ferrari, the car that she's wanted for months, she envied the person who owned that car. She sighed, she already had her driver's license but she couldn't afford a car. Sesshomaru smirked at Kagome. Kagome would have given him a smirk back, but Kikyo was hugging on him, and she didn't want Kikyo to think the smile was going to her. "Here it is Kagome." Sesshomaru said as he turned around and faced her. Kagome looked around but all she saw was those two cars.
"Uh…where is it?" Kagome asked. Kikyo giggled. That giggle gave Kagome a shiver of anger down her spine.
"It's right in front of you Kagome" Sesshomaru said. Kikyo finally got off of Sesshomaru and walked toward the red car.
"Introducing…your brand new Ferrari, 2006 addition." Kikyo said as she opened the car door. Kagome couldn't believe it. Sesshomaru bought her a CAR! (Wouldn't you be surprised too if YOUR best friend bought you a car? I know I would!)
"Oh…Oh my god! Sesshomaru…you bought me a car? For my birthday? But…but how? Don't you know how much Ferraris cost?" Kagome asked him. Kagome would've hugged him, but it would feel kind of strange hugging him with Kikyo around. She didn't want to seem like she was trying to take him away from her or something of that nature.
"Oh, you don't need to worry about that Kagome." Sesshomaru said. "It was quite easy, since Kikyo's father owns America's best car company." He explained. Sesshomaru handed her the keys. She didn't really want to thank Kikyo for anything…but since she DID chip in on buying her that car she might as well at least TRY and be nice to her, even if it is just for today.
"Kikyo, I…I don't know what to say." Kagome said trying to find words that express her thanks and yet still know that she doesn't like her. Kikyo smiled.
"No need to thank me, it was all my Sesshy's idea."
"Oh, Kikyo you're just being modest." Sesshomaru said as he walked to Kikyo and put her arm around her again, which made Kagome's teeth grit. "It was because of you, that we even got the car." Sesshomaru said just trying to make her feel important.
"But you were the one who suggested that Kagome should get it." Kikyo pointed out. Kagome was getting really pissed off but of course didn't dare show it. Kagome did a fake cough. They both looked at her.
"Um…I'm sorry to interrupt like this but um…shouldn't we be going?" Kagome asked. Sesshomaru quickly let go of Kikyo.
"Yeah of course" Sesshomaru said. "After you," Sesshomaru said as he opened the driver's seat for Kagome to get in. Kagome gave Sesshomaru a small soft smile; Sesshomaru for a minute thought Kagome was a goddess. She got in the driver's seat of her new car.
"Sesshomaru, I still can't believe you pulled this off!" Kagome said as she clutch the driving wheel. Sesshomaru smirked.
"Well, remember that's only ONE of your gifts." Sesshomaru reminded her.
"Oh, no Sesshomaru!" Kagome exclaimed. "You don't have to get me anything, you've already got me enough already." Kagome said.
"But we want to," Kikyo jumped in. Kagome wanted to roll her eyes and tell her to shut the hell up and go back wherever she came from, but instead Kagome gave Kikyo a quick smile and said,
"And I thank you both." Kikyo just started to grin again. Sesshomaru sat in the passenger seat and Kikyo sat in the back. Kagome was a little nervous about driving again; it has been a long while since she even touched the petal of a car. Sesshomaru could tell, Kikyo could too but she didn't really care.
"Nervous?" Sesshomaru asked. Kagome gave him a nod. Sesshomaru laughed a little. "Just remember your diving test," Sesshomaru suggested. Kagome nodded again, this time with a smile.
"Yeah, you were with me all the way," Kagome said remembering.
Flash back
"Kagome Higurashi is up next." The driver director called. Kagome's heart was pounding and her mind was racing. "W…What if I fell this driving test…maybe I'll never learn to drive!" Kagome said to herself in panic. Kagome had just turned 16 a couple months back and now she was trying to get her driver's license. She felt two warm arms on both of her shoulders. She turned around and she saw two golden orbs. "Sesshomaru! You came!" Kagome yelled as she hugged him. Sesshomaru smiled.
"Of course I came." Sesshomaru assured her. "You're not backing out on me, are you?" Sesshomaru asked to boast up Kagome's confidence. Kagome gulped.
"Well…heh…heh…maybe."
"Kagome, you've worked hard to be where you are, and I didn't drive all the way down her for you to back down now."
"But…it seems so hard," Kagome said. "I don't think I can do it. What if I mess up? What if I upset the director? What if I…" Sesshomaru cut her off by placing his finger gently on her soft lips. He gently smiled at her. Her heart started racing more, not because of the driving test either.
"Don't worry Kagome, I promise you everything is going to be fine. I'll be right there in the car with you," Sesshomaru said as he put his finger that was on her lips was now tenderly touching her cheek. She softly smiled at him.
"Thanks Sesshomaru," she replied.
"Anytime."
End of Flashback
"And remember, you didn't mess up on anything, you almost had a prefect score." Sesshomaru said. Kagome had a huge grin on her face.
"Yeah I remember." Kagome said with a heart-warming smile. Kikyo coughed.
"Um…sorry to interrupt and all, but can we just go now?" Kikyo asked impatiently.
"Sorry Kikyo." Sesshomaru said. Kagome didn't think she should apologize to her, but since Sesshomaru did and since she didn't want to seem like a totally bitch she said,
"Sorry," very quickly. She turned to the wheel again, put in the keys and took a deep breath.
"You can do it Kagome." Sesshomaru encouraged her. Kagome smiled and started the car. She placed her feet on the petal and the car started to move out in the street. Pretty soon she had no trouble at all. Sesshomaru smirked. "I told you, you could do it."
"Yeah, you did." Kagome said with a smile. Kikyo didn't like it that they were getting that pleasant together.
"So, where do we do next?" Kikyo asked as she put her arm around Sesshomaru's shoulders, she moved her ring finger (the one with the engagement ring) so Kagome could see. Kagome noticed. She thought she was about to go off but surprisingly she kept her cool. She didn't want Sesshomaru to know that she didn't want Kikyo and him to marry. Besides, she doesn't even know why she even hates Kikyo so much. I mean, sure she was kinda snobby at first, but other than that, Kikyo's been pretty nice to her. She couldn't understand why she was so angry whenever she saw Kikyo and Sesshomaru touch each other, or whenever she sees that ring. I so don't get this! Why is it everything I see her face I just want to slap the living shit out of her… and why do I get so anger at the fact that her and Sesshomaru are gonna be married! I shouldn't! But yet, I feel like he betrayed me…oh Kagome, stop thinking like that! Sesshomaru can go off and marry whomever he pleases see if I care! Besides, it's not like WE had anything going on… Kagome thought to herself with a deep sigh.
"Are you alright Kagome?" she didn't take her eyes off the road but she knew it was Sesshomaru's voice.
"Yeah, of course." Kagome said, but it didn't sound too convincing to Sesshomaru.
"Are you sure?" he asked in a concerned tone. Kagome smiled so she could try to convince him.
"I'm fine, don't worry about it."
"Yeah Sesshy, she's okay, just give the girl a break." Kikyo said as she tighten her grip on Sesshomaru's shoulder's. Arg, who asked YOU! Kagome thought to herself. Sesshomaru frowned for a minute wanting to know what was wrong with Kagome, but he figured maybe he should ask her at a different time.
So people...how did you like Sesshomaru's new 'to be wife'? Don't you like Kagome's new car? I know I would die if I had one! Anyways, I promise I'll update ASAP!
