I'd like to thank my new reviewers and old ones of course. Now that the momentum is staring to pick up, the storyline is still just beginning but this chapter will start the transition into the main part of the story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha and I most definitely don't own Linkin Park or I'd be rich.

Chapter 4: Invited to Dinner

Note: Now 3rd person may switch again later. Please bear with it.

They all looked at Mike. His head was bowed and he was looking down at the ground.

Finally, he looked up at his bandmates and Kagome. His eyes met with Kagome's before he sat up again.

He said, "You just got to understand that maybe something you put faith in could have been wrong. I thought my marriage with Anna was meant to be but maybe we were better as close friends than anything else. Sure I felt like shit but you just gotta accept it and move on I guess, that's all anybody can do."

Kagome stared glad that Mike hadn't made a scene. He didn't need the media bothering him anymore. It frightened her however, the look he had given her, like he was lost and looking for something and found it when he looked at her.

Who was she kidding? She had crushed over him worse than those schoolgirls who crushed over actors. She had followed the entire pandemonium of Mike's break up. Heck, even before that she had idolized him. She knew if anyone bothered to find out, it would be obvious that she needed some help but hey nobody's perfect right?

'Get over it Kags. After this, they'll hand out with the rest of us 98.7 DJs until their pickup arrives. Then you'll probably only see Mike again on TV or in a concert.'

Kagome looked up and turned the swivel chair around. It was time to wrap up the show.

Kagome was sitting with the 6 members of Linkin Park in the leisure room meant for 98.7 DJs and special 98.7 guests.

"Well, it was definitely a pleasure to meet you guys. It was definitely an exciting experience to meet you guys in person. Mind you, we've been having several on-air contests to promote your concert by giving out tickets. They were a hit, ratings almost doubled and people had to do all sorts of things to win the competition."

Mike grinned at Kagome, "Like what?"

"There was this one time, Shippo made this guy who called in to flush a toilet and put his phone near it. It was hilarious, the flushing sound was all over the radio. Of course, he got a pair of tickets."

"It must have been embarrassing for the guy. That was mean."

"Not really, I had 3 people shout 'Linkin Park' as loudly as possible, and the loudest of the 3 got a pair of tickets while the other 2 only got strange looks from those around them."

"Where did you guys come up with things like that?"

"We've done things like this before. These things develop over time and drink or two."

Chester and company watched Mike and Kagome going on with their conversation. Mike seemed to be really happy so the band let the conversation play through to observe, even if they felt rather left out. Brad, who hated feeling left out, had to be forcibly silenced several times, discretely, of course.

Suddenly, a man with dark hair burst into the room. He was tanned and wore a white T-shirt with a pair of khaki pants.

"Hey Kagome!"

"Kouga!" Kagome's face turned red. For some reason, she found his presence even more embarrassing.

"How's my woman doing?"

"Kouga! I keep telling you I'm not your woman!"

"You may have said it once or twice…"

"Too many times to count, I have to remind you every time you come around…"

"Anyway Kagome, you free tonight, there's this great yakitori restaurant at the Roppongi district."

"I can't you see…"

Meanwhile, the band had been watching the events unfold. Chester noticed Mike getting surlier with each word falling from Kouga lips. He looked downright grumpy and frustrated, so when Kagome started fishing for an excuse he decided to set the cogs in motion. Mike liked Kagome, and Kagome seemed to be a perfect match for Mike, therefore he was going to provide an opportunity for Mike to get over Anna and fall in love again.

"She's joining us for dinner tonight."

All heads turned to look at Chester.

"We invited her before you came in and she had agreed."

Brad stared at Chester for a second. He and Mike had been friends since childhood, even attending the same high school. He and Mike were close (not that close yaoi fans) and he knew Mike was interested in Kagome. However, Mike didn't need anymore complications in his life, especially since Rob had been eyeing Kagome. The last thing the band needed was to members that couldn't go along. He contemplated for about a second.

The answer was obvious. Mike didn't need any complications and the band didn't need internal strife. However, he was gonna kill himself later.

"Yea, she had agreed…"

The others saw his 'serious' face and took the cue. Brad almost regretted it when Rob agreed a little too quickly. Kouga didn't suspect a thing, or if he did, he wasn't gonna argue with such guests. He'd lose his job in a second. Naraku would kick him out.

"Sigh… Another time then Kagome, I gotta go, ja!"

Kagome held her breath. After 3 seconds she let it out.

"Sorry about that, Kouga has this little liking for me, pity he can't take no for an answer. Thanks for lying for me."

Brad grinned and cocked an eyebrow.

"Lying, we weren't, we don't lie. You're joining us for dinner."

"Huh! Why?"

"Don't make us liars Kagome…"

"Oh, alright. No catch right?"

"No catch." Brad grinned a little wider, 'Of course, Mike and Rob find you quite a catch.'

Author: Finally done! Don't worry it's still Mike/Kag but if enough people want it. I can either do an alternate storyline which is Rob/Kag or I can do an entirely different story with that pairing. Remember I'll need a sizeable amount of people who'll want to read a fic like that. Mind you, I'd still like more reviews. Review every time a new chapter comes up, give me advice, support but just no flames. To all who have reviewed and supported this attempt at breaking out of the norm. Thank you.