Then There was You
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha nor the song "Futsuu no Nichiyoubi ni" aka "An Ordinary Sunday" The Hana Yori Dango OP sung by Tomohiko Kikuta. I do not own 'Times' magazine either.
Author's notes: SORRY FOR THE LONG DELAY! I know… it's been so friggin' long! It's not that I had writer's block... I was busy with school. But now that summer vacation is here and I have passed all my requirements, I might be able to update sooner. Ack, do you know that I made a stupid, STUPID, STUPID mistake! I accidentally saved the auto recovery file of my other Sesskik fic over this chappie just when I was nearing its completion! I will tell you one thing: I AM THE UNLUCKIEST PERSON IN THIS FUCKIN' WORLD! So take comfort in knowing that someone is having a crappier life than you. And I just realized now that when I burned the whole folder my mp3s were in, the files that were not mp3s weren't burned in the cd. Fuck it all, not only did I just erase the whole folder; I already erased it from the recycle bin! FUCKSHIT! it will take a miracle to get them back... sigh
-- P.S: Is anyone reading this fic fluent in both Japanese and English? If so, could you please translate the following songs?
+Rakuen – Do As Infinity (Inuyasha movie theme)
+Four Seasons – Namie Amuro (Inuyasha movie theme)
+Eien no Fuukumei – (Souryuden ED) - do any of you have the mp3 of this song? Can you please send it to me thru streamload or yahoo briefcase?
+Save my Heart – Sato Yasue (Eden's Bowy ED)
+Crawl – Water of Life (Eden's Bowy ED)
+13 Gatsu no Shukumei – Fence of Defense (El Hazard OP)
+My Tomorrow – Yuka Imai (Boys Be Ep.8 insert song)
+Horoscope Rhapsody – Angel-tai (Galaxy Angels ED)
+Milky Way – BoA
+Moon&Sunrise – BoA
+Love Holic – Kumi Koda
+Ashita ni Todoke – Amagata Naomi (Powerstone)
I'm planning to use these songs for my future fics (mostly Sesskik).
The romaji of most of the songs can be found in animelyrics(.)com.It would be better if you posted the translation there. Although 'Milky Way' & 'The Love Bug' might not be there. I would have wanted to translate them myself, but I don't know Japanese. I hoped I would learn it, but I wasn't accepted as one of the three exchange students to Japan for a year coz' the fuckin' principal (we call her Bitoy) was fuckin' biased. Coz of that, I fell into a depression. Nyweyz, if you want, I could give you the mp3s of these songs. I can send the files thru streamload. Hehehe….
Sweet Ruby Moon: Thanks to your supahdupah coolie SessKik shrine, I get my daily overdose of SessKik. Love the winamp skins btw. more power to your site!
Thief Rikku: … There are just too many SessKag (UGH!) fics out there, goddammit! GRRR! I just HAD to retaliate by updating. I don't know why they're so popular! Nyweyz, I have a reason for making Sess single. Part of my plot. It'll come later on.
Arwen Dark Sorceress of Fate: I had the greatest urge to flame EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THOSE SESSKAG FICS but I can't coz' it'll take too much time and I couldn't, coz I don't approve of flaming fics coz of the pairings. Don't get it, Kagome already has Inu why try to tie her with Sesshie? SESSHIE BELONGS TO KIKYO AND NO ONE ELSE!
Lady Shiriana: Thanks for the comment although Sess and Kik are so OOC… hehehe…
Kikyo-San: I'm very honored to have this fic of mine added to your faves. Makes me feel giddy. Hehehe….
Nefertili: The great author/ess of 'In Memory of the Chrysanthemum'! Love that story! "Don't die before my eyes, Kikyo." That line so makes me emotional by just reading it!
Cured Monk: here's da long awaited update! Hope you like this chappie as well.
Jessi: Wait for the next chappie… I've got something up my sleeve for 'em!
ninalee-chan: Don't worry, I won't abandon this fic. I really hate the fact that there's too few fics of this couple. They look so good together! Anyone who can't see that has bad taste. I'm working on a couple of SessKik one-shots as well.
Kikyou/Sesshoumaru: I'm proud to be a Pinay from Los Baños, Laguna. Thanks! Your review made me feel giddy too… too bad ABS-CBN replaced Inuyasha every Saturday... argh! They were at the part where Sesshie was going to have Toukijin forged!
dsfd: the third chappie after a long, long time… well, ENJOY!
bluangel205: I hope I don't disappoint with this chappie… after reading chap2, it made me realize that I had so many grammatical errors(!) so it kinda sucked for me…
Hehehe… I am so insane MWAHAHAHAHA!
SessKik FOREVER!
Nyweyz, enough blabbering and on wid da fic! I must say, this might be the best one I have ever written as of now. Try reading this chap while listening to Futsuu no Nichiyoubi ni (such a kawaii song!). Enjoy!
Chapter III: Shopping Spree on an Ordinary Sunday
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Kikyo woke up, feeling refreshed. The bed was heavenly, as if she was lying in downs instead of cushions. She loved the feel of the satin of her pajamas against her porcelain skin. Plus, red so happened to be her favorite color. Not to mention the musky scent the pajamas held.
'He must smell so good…'
The last thought made her blush. She hit herself lightly on the head.
'Baka, Baka! You are NOT allowed to FANTASIZE about your employer! Baka!' she scolded herself mentally. She stepped out of bed and checked the time. The clock by her bedside table read 7:45 am.
'Good. It's still early,' stepping out of her room, she gazed about, scouting. There was no sign of life, meaning Rin and Sesshoumaru were still sleeping. Walking as cautiously as possible to the kitchen without making any noise, she successfully reached her destination and began the task of making breakfast.
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Sesshoumaru woke up, stretched and yawned while rubbing his eyelids still with lingering stupor. His nose caught an unusual aroma in the air.
'Something smells good,' he thought as he sniffed. It urged him to get his lazy bum out of bed. No matter how long his sleep was, he still woke up tired. He dragged his feet to the kitchen. Peaking by the doorframe, he caught the sight of Kikyo's back and Rin sitting at the table.
He stared at the scene before him. He wasn't used to seeing someone cooking breakfast since it was usually already at the table waiting for him (during Kaede-baasan's time) and he certainly wasn't used to seeing somebody else than him wearing his pajamas.
"Ohayou, Papa!" Rin greeted as she saw him. He stepped out of his hiding place and composed himself a bit before approaching the table.
"Ohayou, Rin." he replied as he placed a hand on her head. Kikyo turned her head slightly to face him.
"Ohayou, Sesshoumaru-san." she turned back to the breakfast she was making for the three of them.
"Ohayou, Kikyo-san." as soon as he sat down, Kikyo came with a plate of bacon and eggs.
"It smells good!" Rin immediately dug in. Sesshoumaru also helped himself. He took a bite. It was rather tasty.
"Mmm! It's so YUMMY! Try it, Papa!" Rin became more enthusiastic in eating. Sesshoumaru only watched with a smile.
"Sure." He took a bite. It really was scrumptious. At last they would now have good food everyday. The take-outs were making him lose his appetite.
They ate in peace. Kikyo was the first to finish because of the fact that father and daughter kept serving themselves. She stood up and took the milk carton inside the refrigerator. She checked the expiration date to make sure of its freshness before filling two glasses. She placed one by Rin's plate and the other one by Sesshoumaru's which really surprised him since he expected it to be for her.
"Umm, coffee--"
"Too much coffee is bad for you. You don't have work on the weekends so you don't need to have coffee. Coffee is only Mondays to Fridays." she said in a commanding tone which Sesshoumaru found hard to protest against. It held a similarity with Rin's tone whenever she wanted to get her way, much like last night. He decided to just shut his mouth. He could never argue successfully against a female anyway. Plus, milk for breakfast was actually... nice.
"Papa, we have to go shopping for Kikyo-neechan's clothes today."
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They are now on their way to Shinidamachuu Mall (where Kikyo heard that only the rich could afford to shop with numerous branches around Japan) in Sesshoumaru's red Ferrari. They would have been there earlier had it not been for the slight crisis they encountered.
Kikyo did NOT have ANY SPARE CLOTHES.
The trio was left with a mind-boggling problem. Of course Rin suggested that Sesshoumaru lend Kikyo clothes again but Kikyo politely declined. She would be damned if she fit in his pants. Or worse, if she could not fit because her waist was a little too wide.
They thought long and hard about the problem. Seeing no immediate answer, Rin persisted with her idea but Kikyo (out of desperation and pressure) suddenly came up with the perfect solution that would have both parties satisfied. She would just wear her skirt from the other day and Sesshoumaru would lend her a shirt. Rin agreed. So now here she was, wearing a black turtleneck sweater (quite comfortable) that had the same musky scent as the pajamas.
After the car was parked, they entered the mall with Kikyo holding Rin's hand for fear that the child might get lost or separated. If Kikyo thought the façade was big, the inside was much bigger that the outside seemed deceiving. After many twists and turns and a few escalator rides, they finally stopped in front of a huge department store exclusively for ladies.
Stepping out
Don't be worry Sunday comes It's your day.
/Stepping out
Don't be worried, when Sunday comes, it's your day. /
"Here. Take this card and buy everything you need." He handed her a credit card. Kikyo shook her head violently.
"Demo…" she protested.
"Think of it as a Christmas bonus... and birthday present." He added the latter seeing Kikyo's unwillingness to accept. But she still shook her head, cheeks red. Even when she was little, she always brought things with her money.
Rin, upon seeing that Kikyo was going to be stubborn, decided to take matters in her hands so she took the credit card and dragged them both inside. As they entered the store, Rin dragged the unwilling Kikyo somewhere to start the quest for wardrobe, leaving Sesshoumaru standing by the entrance. He noticed that upon his entry, the customers (all female) and even the employees (all female as well) had gone silent and stared at him. He could only think of three possible reasons: (1) they recognized him as the CEO of Tenseiga Corp (he had appeared in Times before) (2) they were captivated by his handsome looks (he never bragged about it but he never chased ladies. They come to him) or (3) he was a man in a women's department store, a place exclusively for ladies, where no man has gone before. Judging by the strange looks he had been given, it was #3. Realizing that his two lady companions had left, he cleared his throat to break the intense atmosphere he found himself in. It worked and they all went back to whatever they were doing in the first place.
Stepping out
futsuu no nichiyoubi ni
Stepping out
kiseki ga okoru It's my day
/Stepping out
on an ordinary Sunday
Stepping out
A miracle's gonna happen. It's my day. /
Sesshoumaru finally spotted Kikyo and Rin after searching thru numerous aisles, looking at something. But as soon as he approached them, he became confused with Kikyo's expression of shock upon seeing him.
"Uhm… Papa…" Rin pointed upwards. Sesshoumaru followed her finger and saw the sign.
Lingerie section.
As if that wasn't enough evidence, he had to look around to confirm if the hanging sign was not lying. Sure enough, he could see an assortment of undergarments (for women) ranging from brassiere to panties. There were also female torsos wearing matching lingerie in display. And it was only then that he noticed Kikyo was holding a bra.
"Err…" was all he could say at the moment. Kikyo finally snapped out of her shocked state and turned red, her face bloating in the process. Whether from pure rage or embarrassment she wasn't sure, but probably both. She hid the bra behind her and pointed a commanding finger towards a bench far away from that particular section and out of sight.
"Go sit over there." He obeyed and proceeded to the appointed detention bench for him in haste.
ima sugu PAJAMA wo nugisutete
ANO KO ni ai ni dekakeyou ka
kiraware-sou de shisen sorashite'ta
kurame no kibun ni kono sai say good-bye
/I hurry and toss off my pajamas.
Should I go out and see HER?
She looks away as if she hates me...
I have a dark feeling that this time I might as well say goodbye. /
daisuki na kutsu wa itsudatte
(Ooh, lovely shoes)
shiawase na basho e tsurete-yuku
dakishimetai no wa dareka ja naku
FEIKU ja nai jibun sa
se nobisezu ni utsumukazu ni
arukitai ne
/My favorite shoes always
(Ooh, lovely shoes)
take me to a place I can be happy.
The one I want to hold isn't just anyone.
I'm not a fake.
I want to walk forward without being on tip-toe
or looking down. /
Kikyo breathed in deeply to collect herself before turning back to the matter at hand. She already had a shopping plan (which she always had when going out to buy, especially when it comes to grocery) in mind: buy the most essentials first (which was underwear), so the order was: underwear, clothes, pajamas, footwear. She took Rin along with her (although Kikyo felt a bit shy buying bras and panties with her) because there was the big possibility of her being kidnapped for ransom, considering her father's the CEO of Tenseiga Corp. She could also get lost, or… kidnapped... she was sure that Rin might be kidnapped because she was just so cute and nice, like a doll. Anyone wanting children would love to have her as a daughter.
"Kikyo-neechan, look at this!" Rin pointed excitedly to a cute, yellow, flowery blouse.
"It's cute." Kikyo said with a smile. But her eyes bulged at the price tag.
"You would look so beautiful in it, Kikyo-neechan!" Rin took it off the coat-hanger and added it to the shopping cart, humming and smiling happily. Kikyo wanted to protest but--
Rin was just too irresistibly cute.
Just I'm stepping out
futsuu no nichiyoubi ni
Stepping out
chiisa na try try try It's my day
/Just I'm stepping out
on an ordinary Sunday.
Stepping out
With a little try, try, try, it's my day. /
Meanwhile, Sesshoumaru was sitting still on the bench. He hadn't moved for some time as he waited for Kikyo and Rin to finish shopping.
"Can I help you, sir?" he heard a female voice. A salesclerk (the manager, as her tag said) who looked to be in her forties was patiently waiting for his reply. He didn't quite know how to answer her. He could just refuse but honestly, why would a man need help in a women's department store? Help in finding the exit, perhaps. He said nothing as his mind tried to think of a good response.
"Shopping for your wife?" Sesshoumaru was about to correct her but she beat him in talking first.
"I might be of some assistance. Now if you would tell what you have in mind for a present or something she wants, I can recommend something." He was about to tell her that he wasn't married when another interruption occurred.
"We're done." Kikyo and Rin approached the bench carrying many shopping bags. Too many for his own good. The newly arrived placed the shopping bags down on the bench.
"OH!" The woman proclaimed with a little laugh. "You were shopping with your wife, not for your wife!" Her statement made both Sesshoumaru's and Kikyo's head to snap in her direction. Kikyo had finally recognized her presence and Sesshoumaru (again) could not find the voice to respond, his mouth bobbing like a fish. Rin had gone off to an aisle nearby looking at something. Both had all shades of red present in their faces but the saleslady did not notice and continued blabbering.
"How romantic… Of my 20 years of marriage with my husband, I could never get him to come shopping with me." She gave a dreamy sigh. "But that was then, this is now. Young men today are so romantic." She turned to Kikyo. "You know what they say 'If he can bear to go shopping with you, he definitely will spend the rest of his life with you.' If I were you, I would never let him go, honey." Actually, Kikyo had never heard of that saying but the saleslady went off with a laugh before she had time to ask.
itsumo chikamichi wo sagasu kedo
(Ooh, lovely town)
kyou wa yoyuu da ne mawarimichi
ima, toki ga tomatta kousaten
atarashii kaze ga fuite
DOKIDOKI shite shinkokyuu shite
kakedashite'ta
/I usually look for a short-cut, but
(Ooh, lovely town)
I have the time today, so I'll take the long way.
Now, at the intersection where time stopped...
A new wind blows...
My heart starts to race... I take a deep breath,
and break into a run. /
Sesshoumaru and Kikyo stood, still red and not knowing what to say. An awkward silence surrounded them.
"Kikyo-neechan, come here! Take a look at these dresses!" An icebreaker by Rin (Thank Kami-sama) who was oblivious to the whole incident. Kikyo hurried to Rin and Sesshoumaru sat down again and browsed through a Times magazine he hadn't noticed until now.
"Look, Kikyo-neechan!" Rin pointed an elegant gown.
"It's very lovely, Rin-chan." Kikyo ran a hand thru the smooth fabric of the dress. But then her hand caught the price tag and immediately let go.
"Come on, Rin-chan. We have to go now. Sesshoumaru-san is waiting."
Rin paid no heed and pulled on the dress, making it come off the hanger and handing it to a surprised Kikyo.
"We have to go, Rin-chan." Kikyo put the dress back to its hanger with utmost care. "We've finished buying the things I need."
"But we're not done shopping! We haven't even been in this aisle yet!" Rin pouted cutely. Kikyo could only sweatdrop.
"Demo, Rin-chan, this is the gown section."
"Buy this." Rin ignored her and took off the dress in its coat-hanger again.
"Demo, Rin-chan," she tried pleading again, trying to make the girl realize her point, "I don't think I need evening gowns. Plus, I think I spent too much already." Kikyo had not intended for the little girl to hear the latter part.
"Then I'll buy it." Kikyo gaped at Rin.
"I don't think they're your size, Rin-chan." Kikyo was now very confused. Was Rin already thinking of Prom night?
"They're for you, silly!" Rin said, giggling.
"I don't think Sesshoumaru-san would be too pleased with spending too much." Kikyo put the dress back to its respective hanger.
"No, he won't," Rin turned to her father, reading a magazine. "Papa, can I buy the gowns I want for Kikyo-neechan?"
"Anything for you, princess." Sesshoumaru replied nonchalantly, sparing a brief glance at her to show his approval and going back to the magazine at hand.
"See?" Rin took the dress again from the hanger. Kikyo's mouth was agape at his decision. That explained everything. A father who called his daughter princess really loves to spoil her. She was about to tell him the price of one gown but raised an eyebrow instead as she recognized him sitting, left leg crossed, looking regal in a business suit on the front cover of the Times magazine he was so caught up on. She could only sweatdrop at this before Rin pulled her away towards the dressing room nearby, telling her to try on some of the dresses.
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Sesshoumaru was reading the article about him when Rin tugged at his pants.
"Papa, come and see Kikyo-neechan! She's really pretty!" Rin dragged him to another bench but this time in front of the dressing room.
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"Come out, Kikyo-neechan! Papa and I want to see you!" Rin's excitement could be heard in her voice. Kikyo had the urge to lock herself up. It wasn't that the gown was revealing or embarrassing (it was actually exquisite) but the episode earlier with Sesshoumaru made her feel a bit shy around him. Steeling her nerves, she finally stepped out, although she could not control the blush in her cheeks and stood before father and daughter, displaying the evening gown.
"Wow…" Rin had a sparkle in her eyes. "Isn't she beautiful, Papa?"
"Yes, she's very beautiful." Sesshoumaru answered, going along with Rin. His statement made her even redder (which both of them didn't notice).
"Try these too!" Rin enthusiastically handed her what seemed as a dozen more gowns which made her feel faint upon its sight.
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They were now driving back to the Mochidzuki Residence, with Sesshoumaru driving and Kikyo with a sleeping Rin on her lap at the front. The numerous shopping bags had been forced to make all of them fit at the back.
It seemed Rin had played dress up and unfortunately, Kikyo ended up as the doll and Sesshoumaru as a playmate. This little shopping spree of theirs had exhausted her. With every dress she tried, Rin would eagerly complement her and turned to him for his opinion as well. Of course, Kikyo knew he was just being polite with all the complements he gave but still… it made her blush. Rin ended up buying every ball gown she tried on despite her protests.
On the other hand, Sesshoumaru had been amused at the little modeling Kikyo made. He had been complementing her because Rin was somewhat making him, but he wouldn't take back those words. Not like he was lying, anyway. Every gown she wore seemed striking on her. He didn't know how a woman could look so stunning with every dress she wore.
Kikyo came to a conclusion that day: Being with Rin is fun, but shopping with her was an entirely different thing. Especially when she always gets her way with her father.
Just I'm stepping out
futsuu no nichiyoubi ga
Stepping out
hontou wa Wonderland
Just I'm stepping out
YU-UTSU na nichiyou nante
Stepping out
aru hazu nai nai nai It's my day
It's my day.
It's my day.
It's my day.
/Just I'm stepping out.
An ordinary Sunday is...
Stepping out.
...truly a wonderland.
Just I'm stepping out.
Such a depressing Sunday...
Stepping out.
...can't be, be, be... It's my day.
It's my day.
It's my day.
It's my day. /
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Next on Chap 4: First Official Day of Work
It's Kikyo's first day as housekeeper. Sesshoumaru sleeps like the dead; Kikyo has to find a way to wake him up. Guess old habits die hard. What's this? Romance so early in the morning? Sesshoumaru and Kikyo have a little heart-to-heart talk under the moon. Some revelations bring understanding between the two.
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A/n: Well it's early morning (3:57 am) when I finished this chappie. Hope you liked it. I decided to put a preview of the next chappie starting now. I figured it would be better so I would know what to write for the next. So that means I can't update as long as I don't know what the next chappie is. I know it's been so friggin long since I last updated. Gomen ne-.- I couldn't post this earlier coz' PLDT chose the fuckin' perfect time to go haywire (the same night I finished this chappie) so I couldn't connect which really got on my nerves(!) since I wanted to post this as early as possible! sigh I tell you, I am the unluckiest person in this world… sigh Someone up there must really hate me… sigh Nyweyz…
SESSKIK FOREVER!