Chapter 25: New Year's Resolutions
"Eri's New Year Eve party was fun," Kagome says as Inuyasha opens the doors to his closed restaurant.
"There were too many people for my liking," Inuyasha mutters as he walks inside and turns on the lights.
"You need to learn how to be a people's person, Yash," Miroku states as he follows behind Kagome inside the restaurant. Inuyasha, Kagome, and their friends had gone to Eri's New Year Eve party to welcome in the new year. However, they left early due to the desire to bring in the new year in a quieter setting.
"Keh."
"How are you feeling, Ayame?" Rin asks as Sesshomaru closes and locks the door to the restaurant. Miroku goes around, collecting their coat as Inuyasha and Koga makes drinks for them. Sesshomaru goes to set up an area for them while Kagome goes into the back, towards the kitchen to make a snack.
"Pretty good," Ayame says as she rubs the small bump in the middle of her green dress. She's currently four months pregnant.
"Have you guys discovered the sex yet?"
"No, we want it to be a surprise," Ayame explain as they walk towards the little area that Sesshomaru has created. He had moved some chairs and table and arranged the chairs into a circle with a table in the middle. The girls sit down and chat amongst each other. Kagome, Inuyasha, and Koga walk towards them, carrying trays.
"Here are some meatballs, cheese and crackers, and chips and salsa," Kagome announces with a grin.
"You made all of this?" Sango asks as they set their trays on the table.
"I would like to take the credit, but I had Abi set this aside for me before she left. She also left some tiramisu."
"Nice," Rin says as she grabs a meatball. After everyone grabbed some food and their drinks, they begin to start another round of conversation amongst each other.
"So, who's watching the kids?" Rin asks as she takes a sip of her red wine.
"My mom," Kagome says. "I didn't want to leave Inume for her first New Year's Eve."
"But mama need a break," Sango tells her. "The girls are with Miroku's parents."
"My little angel is with my grandparents," Ayame states. "And this little bundle is with me."
The girls giggle before talking about their careers.
"Okay guys! It's twenty minutes until the new year," Rin states as she claps her hands. "Let's go around and say some of the things we're proud of that we did in 2019 and what we hope to accomplish in 2020."
"It looks like Rin had too much to drink," Koga jokes, causing everyone to laugh and Rin to pout. Sesshomaru wraps his arm around her shoulder and gives her a kiss on the head.
"Don't tease Rin guys," Kagome states with a giggle; she was a little tipsy herself. "I think it's a fun idea. Rin you go first."
"Thanks Kagome," she replies with a smile. "Okay, well this year, I got engaged," she says while showcasing her ring. The girls clap and shout in response. "I also got a raise and promotion. Thanks Yash."
Inuyasha grunts as he raises his glass towards her.
"I also finished my second to last semester for my second bachelor's and moved into Sesshy's apartment."
"And next year?" Kagome asks with a raised brow.
"I want to get married, buy a house with my hubby," Rin tells them. She nervously licks her lips as she stares at Sesshomaru "And maybe, towards the end of the year, I could be an expecting mother."
"Awwww!"
"Really?" Sesshomaru questions with wide eyes. His fiancée gives a shy nod before he bends over and hugs her. He gives her a kiss on the lips before leaning his head against hers. "I would like that."
"Awwww!" The girls coo again.
"Sesshomaru, your turn," Kagome says as she wipes the small tears from her eyes.
The large group of friends each go around stating what they're proud of in 2019 and what they hope to achieve in 2020. Sesshomaru stated that he was proud that he was able to bond with his niece and nephew and obtain his black belt in taekwondo. In the new year, he hopes to get married to the woman that he loves, design a new ring for his company, and be an expecting father by the end of the year.
Koga tells the group that he's proud of the bond he developed with his daughter and lovely wife and how he was halfway finished with building their new home. In 2020, he wanted to move his family out of their small apartment and into their new home, expand his architect firm, and develop a bond with his potential son or daughter. Ayame states that she's proud of her family and her promotion at work. In the new year, she hopes to visit America and go back to school in order to achieve her dream of being an OB-GYN.
Miroku tells them that he was proud of becoming a father and partner at his law firm. In the new year, he wanted to spend more time with his family and obtain a larger client base. Sango states that she's glad that she was able to give birth to two healthy daughters and was able to develop a teaching style for her students. In the new year, she hopes to spend more time working at her family's dojo, improve her cooking skills, and start her master's degree in human anatomy.
"Kagome, your turn," Sango states as she snuggles into her husband's side.
"Well, this year, I had a beautiful, healthy baby girl in this restaurant," Kagome announces with a grin, causing the small group of friends to cheer. Kagome giggles as she leans against her husband's chest. He kisses the top of her head before leaning back in his seat. "At work, my team and I were able to increase our profits by 10%."
"Which I'm happy for!" Sesshomaru rejoices, causing Kagome and Rin to laugh.
"And I was able to spend more time with my family and friends."
"And in the new year?" Sango asks as she brings her cup to her lips.
"I want to finish my master's degree," she says causing Inuyasha to nod. "I also want to go to Paris and start doing yoga."
"Trying to be more flexible, huh, Kagz?" Miroku questions as he wiggles his eyebrow, causing his wife to hit him on the back of the head.
"Maybe," Kagome replies with a giggle as she looks up at her husband. He bends down to give her a kiss on the lips.
"And I want to spend more time with my kids," she finishes. The group snaps after Kagome's last statement. They turn to look at Inuyasha for his response.
"My turn, huh? Well, I brought a house- "
"Oh yeah! I forgot about that! Me too!" Kagome says with a giggle. The group laughs at her reaction.
"I also had a beautiful, sassy baby girl. My restaurant is in the black and we haven't had anyone sue us yet."
"Yay!" The group of friend's cheers.
"In 2020, I want to expand my restaurant, go back to culinary school, spend more time with my family, especially my wife," he says causing his wife to blush as she leans her head against his shoulder.
"Awwww!" The girls coo.
"Hey guys! The ball's about to drop!" Miroku announces as he points to the television screen. The group turn around and sees that they had thirty second before 2020 official began. They all set their drinks down and walk towards the bar. They grab their significant other as they stare at the bright screen.
"Four!" Koga and Ayame excitedly say.
"Three!" Sesshomaru and Rin mumble as they stare at the television screen.
"Two!" Sango squeals as Miroku gropes her butt.
"One," Kagome and Inuyasha whisper as they stare at each other.
"HAPPY NEW YEAR'S!"
"Happy New Year's," Kagome mumbles as she wraps her arms around her husband's neck and leans up.
"Happy New Year's. Let's see what 2020 holds us," he mumbles as he leans forward, causing their lips to be a hair apart. A wide grin spread across Kagome's face at his statement. "Hopefully many happy memories and tons of smiles."
"Cheers to that!" Inuyasha says before sealing their lips for their first kiss in the new year.
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A/N:
HAPPY NEW YEAR'S!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Sorry for the SUPER late update for this story. My goal for this year is to update more and potentially post a new story… What are some of your new year's resolutions/goals?
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