Disclaimer:I don't own Inuyasha...sheesh
Chapte 12: All going according to plan/complex crush
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Kagome's smile dropped suddenly without warning. She sat uncomfortably in her seat and began fiddling with the remaining straps to her back pack. Inuyasha didn't even have to look at her to notice her discomfort.
"I don't think so." he said looking back down at his comic book. He didn't say anything else and Rin just stared after him before rolling her eyes and setting them on Kagome.
"We don't need him to play." She said and at that Kagome began picking up her own back pack. She placed it on her lap wanting to get some of her work out.
"I don't think so Rin." She mumbled while fiddling with pens and folders. She tried really hard to seem uncaring, but she could feel Rin staring daggers at her. She looked up momentarily meeting her eyes. "I would play, but I just realized I have a lot of work to do." Kagome said with a shrug and Rin simply looked away setting her eyes on Inuyasha. It would be a long and nagging process in order to get Kagome to change her mind, but Inuyasha was different. He'd give in eventually he always did. He found Rin's begging extremely annoying, and he never liked to put up with it for too long.
She scooted to his side of the limo nonchalantly before halting across from him. "Hey..." she said but he didn't look up. "Hey..." she repeated but still nothing. "Inuyasha..." she said, he kept his eyes glued to the comic. "What are you reading anyway?" She asked and at that he glimpsed at her. He examined her face, she seemed fine enough, it didn't seem as if she was in a manipulative mood. He still was very suspicious he never knew with Rin.
"None of your business." He stated but she seemed unmoved by it. "What do you want?"
"Nothing, I'm just bored." She said with a shrug. "Maybe you can tell me about it? You know explain your book to me." She asked with a simple smile, Kagome looked up from the small packet she was trying to read, she wanted desperately to read Inuyasha's expression, but it was impossible at her angle so instead she stared at Rin. She just stood stock still. It was almost as if they were having a staring contest. It didn't take long for Inuyasha to sigh rather loudly and put down the thick comic book, rotating himself towards Kagome.
"One round." He stated and Kagome widened her eyes before dry swallowing. What was it with Rin that had everyone giving into her demands. She didn't even have to speak and Inuyasha was willing to submit. He yawned momentarily as Rin returned to her spot, a smile on her face.
"Okay one round, and if we're all having fun we'll try a second." She said with a shrug. Inuyasha gave her a look and she just faced Kagome now. "Are you ready to play." She asked cheerfully and Kagome shook her head.
"I don't think so. I'm right in the middle of this." She said quietly and Rin opened her mouth ready to counter her, but it was Inuyasha who spoke first.
"Just do it, Rin doesn't take no for an answer, and the sooner we play the sooner we can go back to work." He said with a shrug. He seemed so nonchalant about the whole thing. It made Kagome wonder if he even knew what truth or dare was. She slowly placed the folder beside her nervously looking up. Rin was still smiling when she rotated to face Inuyasha directly.
"Okay you first."
"No..." he solely stated with no cause or reason. Rin frowned only slightly before turning her sights on Kagome.
"Okay you first then." She slumped slightly in her seat thinking about what to say before sitting up again. "Truth or dare?" She asked and Kagome bit her lip staring at Rin's smiling face. She was wondering what Inuyasha was doing at the moment. He was sitting only slightly closer to her, but was he looking at her too? The thought caused brand new knots to play at the center of her stomach.
"Uh...I think truth..." She stuttered. Rin's smile faltered but she still seemed happy.
"Okay...lets see...Is it true that..." she paused thinking hard about what to ask. Kagome could feel her sweat turn cold in anticipation. "hmm...is it true that your twenty three?" She asked and Kagome widened her eyes in surprise. The question was so easy she was relieved automatically. All she could do was nod happily, not being able to speak.
"Yeah...I really am." She said and Rin grinned suddenly before turning to Inuyasha.
"Okay you..." she said. Kagome turned to face them both. Inuyasha had a bored expression on his overly handsome face. Rin didn't seem fazed by it though. She just stared deeply in mid air thinking. "Truth or dare?" she asked. He didn't say anything yet. He just stared at the woman across from him.
"Why do you get to ask all the questions? He asked, but Rin didn't have an answer for him. She just gave him a look. "Truth." he said moments later.
"Chicken" Rin said. "Okay, is it true that you own Takashi corporations?" She asked and Inuyasha gave a strange look.
"A division of it." He answered. "Rin what gives. These questions are..." he hesitated not sure how to describe them. He was still searching for the word when Rin interrupted.
"Safe." she stated. "I know, I didn't want to take any of you out of your safety zones." She said. Kagome found that very noble of her, but Inuyasha on the other hand knew something fishy was going on. He didn't say anything he just stared. "I believe it's my turn now. Go ahead Kagome."
"No..." Inuyasha said making both girls glance up at him. "I'll ask..." he hesitated. "Truth or dare?" Rin smiled widely.
"Dare duh..."
"Okay..." Kagome watched as his lips turned up on one side to make a rather sinister smirk. He looked extremely handsome at the moment, but she seemed to be the only one shocked by it. "I dare you to make out with the chauffeur." He said and Rin's smile disappeared and she widened her eyes. Even Kagome seemed taken aback at the request.
"That's not fair. I was nice to you." Rin said and Inuyasha's smile widened as he shook his head.
"It's not called nice and dare is it." He said and Rin just stared forward in shock. "Well are you going to do it?" He asked and she still didn't move from her spot. After a moment he picked up his book again. "So can this stupid game be over?" He asked and Kagome suddenly understood what he was doing.
"He's driving..." Rin muttered a few moments later. Inuyasha looked up staring at her.
"That's part of the challenge" he joked and she just huffed before raising her hand on to the ceiling of the limo. Kagome watched as she pressed the pad that had the divider going down. Inuyasha's smiled faded suddenly. She turned in her spot while the limo driver looked up at his review mirror.
"The first stop isn't for a few more miles." He stated but he rotated his vision to Rin as she leaned in the separated slot. He was an older man probably in his forties. He wasn't necessarily attractive but not ugly either. He seemed a bit bewildered wondering why she was leaning so close to the back of his head.
"Rin..." Inuyasha called out, but she didn't turn. "Stop playing around." He said but she still didn't move. Instead she leaned even further into the open separator, and from Kagome's angle she could see her begin kissing the nape of his neck. Inuyasha shut his mouth as he froze in his spot. Kagome's jaw fell down slightly staring. He began protesting slightly in complete shock, but before he could grasp fully what was going on Rin grabbed him by the jaw forcing him to look her way and she all but crashed her lips to his. It was a harsh kiss and the whole limo jolted slightly before she let go causing him to turn quickly forward to save them from an accident. When he knew they were secured he turned his eyes wide and mouth opened in awe. Rin just cleaned the sides of her lips before putting a hand to the ceiling to close the separator. At that point the driver was already screaming something about her being crazy and having a wife and kids. As soon as it was fully closed the limo got completely quiet. She glimpsed at Kagome after awhile and smiled.
"Okay your turn." She said and Kagome let her mouth open slightly.
"I...uh...I'm..." she stuttered and Rin just rolled her eyes.
"Truth or dare..." she said.
"Uh...truth..."
She smiled again. "...hmm okay, would you have sex with..." she paused looking at Inuyasha momentarily. He stared at Rin a bit angry but still too shock to display it completely. Kagome on the other hand was fighting to remember how to breath. She held her breath just waiting for Rin to continue. She obviously didn't like where the question was going. "Kouga..." she said. "Would you?" Kagome just stared taking in the whole question. Would she have sex with Kouga? Who was Kouga again? She thought back to shaking the hand of a tall blue eyed youkai. She bit her lip, she didn't think of things in those terms. She couldn't wrap her mind around it. "You know, if he walked up to you right now, pulled you into his arms, ripped off your clothes and..."
"Rin..." Inuyasha said cutting her off. Kagome whipped her head his way. He was staring at Rin and he looked extremely upset.
"So it's okay for me to kiss the chauffeur but I can't even return the favor." She said and Inuyasha stared at her for a moment.
"I made you kiss him, ask me the question." He said and as soon as she looked away from Kagome she let go of her pint up breath.
"Okay..." she hesitated for just a second. "Dare or Dare." she asked.
"Dare..." He stated and she smiled while sitting back.
"I dare you..." she paused for only a moment looking back at Kagome. "I dare you to...uh.. kiss Kagome." She said. Kagome snapped her head to the left in shock. Inuyasha turned at the same moment as well, but he didn't have the same look of complete terror on his face that she had. He just stared examining. "Okay go on...do it...it's a dare." She said making Inuyasha rip his head towards her.
"You are so fucking childish." he spatted and she just shrugged as if that didn't faze her. He turned back at Kagome. It wasn't a problem of attraction. He definitely found her gorgeous, though she'd be even more so if she didn't have that horrified look on her face. He thought she actually looked like a scared child. Something about her was extremely innocent and no amount of tampering from Rin was going to stop that. He pushed himself closer to her and she actually backed up. "Lets get this over with..." he said but she shook her head not wanting to.
"You don't have to." she said. "I'd completely understand." Of course he didn't have to. It was just a game, though he wasn't shy about admitting that he really wanted to. He very much wanted to.
"And lose" he said with a small smile. " She'd hold it under me forever." Rin rolled her eyes while crossing her arms. She could obviously tell Inuyasha was enjoying this, and that upset her to no end. "I don't bite I promise, and despite what people say I'm not poisonous." He joked but still she seemed inclined to push her whole petite form against the door. That didn't faze him he just moved closer and closer till he felt her heeled boots against his thigh. He could see her breathing harshly, see the alarm in her eyes. Why was she so scared? It made him smile slightly. "Your acting ridiculous." He whispered wanting only her to hear. She soaked that in realizing that was partially true. She looked from Rin who had a smug look on her face to him. Her heart beat sped up again but she loosened her posture moving her legs to allow more space. She felt butterflies jumping around and crashing against the corners of her stomach, but even worse she felt that feeling. The one she had in his apartment when he stared at her, the one that had her running. It was stronger now and warmer, weirder, he moved in close looking at her facial expression as he did. Though she had loosened her posture she was still completely terrified. Her full lips were a bit agate, her gorgeous deep blue eyes wide open in fear. She was looking away from him straight across trying not to see him from the side. He wanted to kiss her, taste her, see how it would be, but for some reason he felt utterly wrong for wanting to. He decided at that moment against it, instead he place a hand on her chin making her look up at him. The feeling grew warmer, hotter, she stared taking in his surreal face. The only thought going through her head was. 'how could one guy be so utterly handsome.' He smiled beautifully making her head swim. He then without warning lowered himself near her face, so close that she could feel his warm breath. Then slowly he pressed down softly kissing the very corner of her lips.
That was all he did and at that moment for her the world stood still. She didn't breath she just stood there feeling utterly paralyzed and though it lasted less then five seconds and he was already dropping her chin and moving back, she felt that it lasted a decade. She could hear Rin whining in the background about how that 'wasn't a real kiss.' She heard him say in that voice of his, the one that used to frightened her in the office, but now sounded like liquid gold. 'You said kiss, and I kissed her.' they kept arguing like that, but she tuned them all out, she was lost in her own daze. As soon as all the arguing stopped and Inuyasha was on his side and Rin was mindlessly texting she picked up the folder and began looking over it but still she couldn't focus. All her attention kept coming back to him. He wasn't reading a comic anymore, but actually sorting through papers. She kept looking over at him every few seconds.
She would first check if Rin was looking then turn. She had no idea why she was making such a big deal about a kiss on the cheek, it was so extremely childish. Though she could still feel his warmth. Imagine how it felt like to be hoisted up by him. The fantasy continued until suddenly the limo came to a huge stop. Inuyasha brought his papers down looking out of the tinted windows. They were next to a diner and on the left some ways was a gas station. Judging by the quick halt and how far the driver chose to stop from the diner, it was obvious that he was a bit angry about earlier.
He rolled his eyes giving Rin a look. "Okay so once again I have to fix your problems." He said making Rin look up. He unlocked the door and climbed out. Kagome watched him eagerly as he slowly disappeared from her vision. She didn't know, but Rin was watching her intently. At the moment she was staring at Inuyasha. She actually turned her head in order to see him fully.
She was so absorbed she didn't notice Rin coming closer with a smile on her face. "What you looking at?" She asked and Kagome jumped in shock. She quickly looked down at the folder on her lap.
"Just at the diner...I just wanted to know what town we're in." She lied and Rin narrowed her eyes knowingly. If she didn't know better she'd say Kagome was completely enamored. The look in her eyes as she stared after him was crazy. Rin already knew she had some what of a crush, but now it seemed a bit more then that. Of course it was the kiss on the cheek that did it. Probably her first kiss ever, and seeing as she side stalked him with her eyes for the last hour or two; it really seemed like she had a big case of the love bug. Not saying that she was in love with Inuyasha per se; that was a whole different category completely, but she knew that her simple crush had definitely turned a lot more complex.
"Oh really." Rin said not believing her. Kagome just nodded as she flipped through some papers. "How was your kiss?" She asked and that made her head jolt upwards. Rin just smiled to herself as she mentally checked off another accomplishment from her list. They sat there for only a few minutes more until Inuyasha's door opened up, but instead of the Chauffeur it was Inuyasha himself.
"You guys can come out." He said his voice filled with slight humor. Kagome looked up and Rin surveyed her face catching the obsession in her eyes. Inuyasha didn't of course he just stepped back as Rin slid out. She slowly did the same taking her back pack with her. When they left the limo the chauffeur quickly drove off towards the gas station. "So he was mad." Inuyasha stated. He looked down at Rin who just shrugged apologetically, the look they shared actually made Kagome slightly jealous. They all turned as Kouga's land Rover came pulling into the lot. It stopped, dropping off Ayame from the passenger side and Miroku in the back. Kouga drove off after towards the gas station.
Ayame had a smile on her face as she skipped towards them. Rin walked up meeting her half way. They began talking immediately and Kagome could see the distaste on Inuyasha's face as he turned around towards the restaurant. She followed after him not saying anything. She could hear both girls talking behind her as she walked. Kagome wasn't too concerned with it. Instead she watched Inuyasha's tall broad frame as he walked. She was pretty absorbed with that until she felt someone put an arm around her. She looked up noticing by the height and the strength in the arm in was a guy. "So tell me, how was the limo ride. All us common folk had to ride around in a truck." He joked and Kagome looked up spotting the smile on Miroku's face. She didn't know exactly what to say but she was a mixture of shock, nervous, and annoyed that he interrupted her staring.
"Uh...It looked like a decent truck."
"Yeah but compared to a limo." He said as if there was no competition. She nodded understanding fully. She was going to add something else halfheartedly when she noticed Inuyasha turning to face them. He had of course heard the talking, and though he told himself he didn't care, he still felt the need to end all contact between them.
"Yeah it was super fun." He said sarcastically making Miroku look up. "We played games." He knew that by itself would bring a blush to Kagome's face but most importantly he was happy about the reaction it induced in Rin. He wasn't showing it, but in complete honesty he was tired of her. Tired of her little spoiled games and the way she just had to get everything she wanted. Of course he still cared for her, but sometimes he couldn't stand her personality. The kissing of the chauffeur had to be the last straw. He had morals or something rather, and was completely offended by the kiss. He was actually planning on quitting. Quitting while they were in the middle of nowhere. He wasn't afraid to admit that he wanted pay back. "Isn't that right Rin?" He said and like he expected she narrowed her eyes before ignoring him completely. "You should tell everyone what you did. It was so funny." Kagome looked to him then to Rin who was trying to ignore him. "Rin..."
"Okay..." She said after awhile. "I kissed the limo driver. Whoa what a big deal. I've done a lot worst at parties." She admitted and Kagome looked from her to Inuyasha again. "What the hells your problem anyway." She snapped.
"My problem." Inuyasha said. " My problem is I thought it was really funny. I just can't wait to tell my brother when we get to..." he hesitated not knowing what the first city was. He took a hand pushing it into his pocket and grabbing a folded up piece of paper. "What was it... uh...Rose Burden." He read off before looking up. "I can't wait to inform him how much of a slut you are, maybe then he'll throw himself at you." Kagome widened her eyes in pure shock and like everyone else she looked back at Rin. She could see the surprise in her face before it turned into complete devastation then like a teenager, she quickly and suddenly stopped and then ran forward into the diner making sure to slam their glass door when she got in. Kagome could of sworn she was crying, but she wasn't too sure. Ayame of course followed her in and Inuyasha just rolled his eyes before turning around. "Such a fucking brat." He said after awhile and the rest of the walk was in complete silence. Miroku had slowly taken his arm off of Kagome to walk towards Inuyasha. They talked for a few seconds before they all three came to the diner.
She was trying to look into the glass door for Rin's reaction. She had never seen her sad. She was always either jealous, manipulative, or extremely bubbly. She couldn't see anything though, the sun glared the door. Miroku said one more thing regarding the incident something along the lines of 'it being a bit harsh...' before setting his eyes on her. He smiled charmingly "I'll see you inside..." and she only grinned while watching him pull the door open. She was about to go in when she felt someone pull her rather gently by the arm. She swung forward towards Inuyasha and her heart like usual over reacted.
He waited till Miroku got the hint and went in before looking down at her. "Sorry about the pull." He said referring to her arm. "I should of just called your name." He said but she just stared. Everything he said went into one ear and out the other. All she could do was see his face, how perfect it was. What was wrong with her? His lips kept moving but she just stared realizing that in the sun his hair glistened. That his eyes were like actual golden jewels. "You know what I'm saying." He said and she widened her eyes. She hadn't heard a thing he said, his beautiful voice just floated, she never took it in completely. "You don't get what I'm saying, do you?" He asked, smiling partially. She just continued staring. He looked into the glass windows spotting Rin sitting in a four person booth. Ayame beside her Miroku across, of course Kagome had the last seat and she expected him to seat somewhere else. She was so immature, but he didn't care. He noticed Rin staring at them from her spot. Inuyasha took a few steps to the side putting his back towards them. "Listen I'm not here to tell you what to do. I'm your boss, and to be honest I'm a little bit embarrassed with the whole truth and dare game." He said and Kagome finally let her ears focus in. "I mean it was unprofessional and really immature, but I just..." he hesitated thinking of how to form the words. "I mean here is a word of advice" He paused wanting to form these words delicately too, but there was no way. "Okay um... how do I put this.. Rin is...well Rin is a she's unique..." he shook his head knowing that wasn't it. "Uh...well I'm just going to come out with it. Rin is a manipulative spoiled bitch, and I always know when she's plotting something, and she's definitely planning something regarding you. I just wanted to let you know, you know...if we could pretend for a moment I'm not your boss, and some what of a friend." Kagome stared at him thinking how crazy that scenario was, but yet she liked the idea of it. "She's bat shit crazy, and I know I seem like the ass right now, but sometimes you need to put her in her place. I just...I well...I think Rin and Ayame are both extremely annoying. She has this way of making people do what she says, and I don't want you turning into them." He admitted and Kagome smiled slightly. It was unnoticeable to him, but she just thought the whole exchange was not only extremely handsomely adorable on his part, but just really benevolent. "I don't know that's it I guess..." He said.
"I never took Rin as the type." She lied. She knew Rin was the type, she had a sister who was the type too. She just wanted to keep talking to him. Keep looking up into his golden eyes. "I thought she was nice. Just helping me you know."
"Maybe she is." He said with a shrug. "Rin's not all bad. She helps people. First she helps herself and then she helps people." He said and Kagome didn't fully understand that and he could tell. " I don't know you too well. I just thought. The world has enough Rin's right?" He asked before turning away towards the diner. Kagome watched as he opened the door. He let himself in and held it partially for her. At that point Kouga's Truck was pulling into a parking space. She could see him from the reflection of the glass door getting out. The diner was ridiculously cold even though it was in the Fall changing season. There was a fan blowing on top and only about 4 patrons sitting and eating, but as soon as they walked in they stopped to stare. The décor was red and white with an actual jukebox playing on the side. It was a classic middle of no where diner from every cliché movie. Kagome watched as Inuyasha took a two person table near Rin's but a bit away.
He not only didn't seem to care that he was sitting away from them. He also actually looked like he preferred it. "Kagome here." Rin said from her spot. A huge smile on her face. She knew what she was doing. It reminded Kagome of High school. she remembered how her sister used to dictate who sat at what was called the cool table. She hated high school. her mom used to force Kikyo to be nice to her, so she'd invite her to the table and completely ignore her. It was like a flash back of that, but instead her sister was Rin and actually eagerly wanted her to sit. She walked forward taking a spot near Miroku. Rin smiled when she saw her. "What did that jerk tell you?" Rin asked and Kagome just shrugged looking over at the jerk. He was looking through a menu in an offensively handsome way.
"Business." she lied and Rin just rolled her eyes commenting on how much she hated him. After that she turned back to the conversation the three of them were having. Miroku shifted towards her about to say something when Kagome suddenly got up. Rin turned her way.
"Where are you going?" She asked and Kagome just shrugged before pushing out her seat and quickly walking forward. "Kagome..."
"I'm just..." she paused thinking it over. "I'm going to sit with Inuyasha." she admitted and Rin widened her eyes in shock. Kagome just turned forward and walked steadily towards his table. He didn't look up at her when she neared him. Instead she put her bag on his table and then smiled down shyly. "Can I sit here?" She asked and he eyed her.
"Are you sure you want to do that. They'll spread rumors about you." Inuyasha said sarcastically and Kagome's smile widened.
"I'll take my chances."
The little bell signaled at the door and Kouga walked in. He quickly took Kagome's spot at the table. No one noticed him though, Rin and Ayame had their eyes towards Kagome. "We've created a monster." Rin said with a roll of her eyes. She lifted up the menu and scanned through it. Ayame just shook her head at the humor of it.
"So are you going to stop you know what?" She asked referring to the plan. Rin looked up at Ayame in shock.
"Why would I do that?" She asked as if that was completely crazy. "I've already switched her suitcase." Rin admitted. "Besides this actually isn't too bad." She looked back at Kagome and Inuyasha. They were having some sort of conversation and for the first time Kagome wasn't falling all over herself. She laughed at something he said while commenting on it. "It seems like everything's going according to plan to me."
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A/N: quick but short.
