The perfect date

by lmgurl92

Inuyasha Takashi has it all, he's handsome, smart, rich, and charming, everything Kagome needs to make her perfect older sister completely green with jealousy. He'd be the perfect date to her sister's wedding, but there's only one catch He's her boss...

18. Sudden emotions

Chapter 18: Sudden emotions

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha

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He didn't say a word. he just looked down at her with a look of complete shock on his face. It slowly turned into a blank look; he had a million thoughts going through his head rapidly. She just stood there waiting for him to speak. "That's how I feel." She said after awhile and he nodded then backed up suddenly. He put two hands into his pockets trying to find something to say, but he couldn't. He didn't know how he felt about the whole thing, and he was taken off guard. His mind couldn't even processing words. He just nodded then looked towards Rin who was staring at him. She so desperately wanted him to say something. "Inuyasha…" Kagome whispered and he woke up from his trance and stared down at her.

'She was gorgeous,' that's the only thing that ran through his mind that was coherent. She was staring up at him with frightened hope, and he wished he could say something that would confirm all her hopes while diminishing the fear. But he didn't know what to do or say. He felt like if he spoke too soon he might say something that would ruin everything. It was hard responding to someone who just admitted they had feelings for you. All the other person wanted to hear was that their feelings were reciprocated too, and maybe they were. All he could think about today was Kagome, sometimes she clouded his thoughts before too, but that was standard with women he was attracted to. 'How did he know he wasn't just attracted to her?' He kept asking that question but deep down he knew the answer, if that was the case than he knew exactly what to say. He had said it plenty times before to girls that meant nothing to him, he was no stranger to a woman confessing her feelings for him, but he was defiantly a stranger to this feeling he was having now. He couldn't bring himself to say those words he'd usually say. he couldn't bring himself to say anything at all. He needed time to think, but he didn't want to just leave her, she'd get the wrong idea. He knew she would.

She stopped staring up at him and looked down towards the carpeted floor. Maybe she had made an awful mistake. It was feeling like that, Inuyasha just stood there staring at her like she was the plague. What was she thinking confessing something of that magnitude to him? She was his employee…was she crazy, she couldn't possibly have a relationship with him. She couldn't even see herself with someone like Inuyasha. He was too…too…perfect for her. The whole thing was just idiotic, she had told herself that the only reason that she wanted to admit it was because she needed to confess the truth. She thought maybe if she did she could get back some of the old her, but in reality she could see that she really did it in hopes that he might just feel the same way. The whole thing was blowing up in her face and she desperately wish they could go back in time. "Uh…you know what." She stuttered and he glanced down at her waiting. "Forget…that I said anything." She began backing up from him.

He sighed deeply. That wasn't what he wanted. He didn't want her to be embarrassed or feel like her feelings towards him were all one sided. "No…wait." He said and she looked up at him, that hope came back. It flickered a little and he searched his mind for a way to bring it out again. "Kagome…I…you have to know that I'm beyond flattered." He admitted, but he knew that wasn't what she wanted to hear. No woman did. "I…just I'm…" He took a deep breath before looking away from her. "Shit…I can't even get my words out." He whispered to himself. That was how being with Kagome would be like…that was how he imagined it. Just being wrapped up in a million emotions, being so consumed by them that you couldn't even stutter a proper sounding sentence, he had never had that problem before, but with her he did. She caused it in him; there was something to be said about that. He couldn't give her an answer now, not when the thought of being with her was manifesting itself in his thoughts at that very moment. "I guess…in all honesty…" He said pulling his hands out of their pockets and letting them fall naturally to the side. "I'm actually going to tell you how I feel…since you…"

"You don't have to do that." Kagome interrupted. "I was stupid for saying anything…I'm being dumb…you're my boss."

"You're not being stupid." He said taking a few steps forward but she backed up. "Kagome I mean it. You're not." She shook her head not believing it.

"It wasn't professional of me."

"Kagome I'd fire you at this very moment." He stated and she widened her eyes as her heart began to beat rapidly in her chest. "I'd fire you if it meant that we could for once…stand here like two people and admit how we felt." The room went quiet and Rin who was stock still in her spot bit her lip in excitement. "I don't want to be just a boss to you. I don't want you to stand there scared of me like we're back at the office. Can we just forget about that?" He stepped forward again, and this time she didn't move she just gulped. "Now you told me how you felt…let me tell you how I feel." She nodded and he let a small smile turn his face remarkably handsome. It knocked the breath out of her.

Ayame was leaning beside the door just staring and waiting in anticipation, but something felt wrong. She didn't know what Inuyasha would say, and though he was creeping in closer she wouldn't be surprised if he ended it by telling Kagome he didn't feel the same. It really in the end didn't matter what he did, she shouldn't have been standing there listening. "Okay…" She announced and she could see Inuyasha tense up ahead of her. "I think me and Rin should probably take off. We have to start getting ready…" She said and Rin widened her eyes not happy about her outburst.

Inuyasha on the other hand just turned to face them. He didn't show it on his face, but he was just as upset about it as Rin was. He couldn't be left alone with Kagome. He needed to think about things, he had to sort out his own emotions. He had never been in this position before. He felt like just by staring down into her dark blue eyes he could actually be looking down at the rest of his life. The rest of his life with her, and it didn't even sound all that bad.

"You know what actually…maybe I should go." He said and Rin turned looking over at him. Kagome narrowed her eyes as confusion replaced any hint of fear in her face. He glanced back down at her and just stared… "I think…you're gorgeous." He admitted and he watched her face turn a dark red. "And…I'd…I would be crazy if I." He looked upwards obviously growing annoyed that he couldn't speak properly. That's what worried him the most, the feeling that he was losing himself around her. He couldn't even hold on to his emotions. He felt himself get a little angry with the whole thing. Why did she have to go ahead and tell him that? All she said was she had feelings for him. That was it, and he was acting as if she just proposed or something. What was with Kagome that did that to him? He had to get out here. He let his thoughts cool down and he just stared at her. Ayame was feeling that overbearing feeling of awkwardness, like she had just walked into something extremely personal. She backed up turning to leave out of the hotel. Rin watched her but didn't move. she just stared trying to soak in everything that was happening.

Kagome let her eyes shift to his buttoned down shirt. He had it untucked and a little ways unbuttoned. "I don't mind if you don't feel the same." She lied, she was so wrapped in thought she didn't notice him tense up as she put a hand to his shirt. "I just needed to let it out…I…probably should have kept it in." She slowly began to button it back up and he looked down at her as she did. He didn't say a word he just watched her as she talked and when she got to the last button on his shirt she looked up with that same sort of coyness she always had and that's when the realization struck. She widened her perfect eyes and backed up slightly. "Sorry….sorry…I didn't even realize I was doing it…sometimes I."

"It's okay…" He stated, and even though it was true he needed to think, and he was actually a bit scared, he didn't hesitate to lean in forward and take her chin in his hands. He lowered himself and slowly brought his lips to touch hers. It was something he had wanted to do for awhile now. Something he thought about, he always imagined what it would be like, and how her reaction would be when he released her. It was a simple kiss, and he could feel the shock at her end, and when he stood up wanting to end it. She leaned forward at the last minute. It caused his blood to boil and something turn with in him. He wanted her and it wasn't something easily solved with a simple kiss. Deep down he always wanted her, but for more than just sex like most girls. It was all so confusing and when he felt himself reach down to pull an arm around her waist, something stopped him. He stood forward and backed up. Rin turned quickly away walking deep into the closet. It felt like she was trust passing into someone's private interaction, but now she knew better than to let them notice her.

He looked away from her letting his blood simmer down. Sex with her would be much more than he thought it would be. that was for sure. He knew it would, he knew it would complicate things, and in the end is that what he wanted? Was he ready for that? He backed up and went for a few of his things. She stared at him not knowing exactly what happened. It was her first ever real kiss and his heat sat heavy on her lips. Something went through her that she never felt before, and all of a sudden he ended it and just backed up. She didn't know what to say or do. She just stood there staring at him. He paused in the middle of what he was doing to look up at her. "I have…to think." He told her and she just nodded before letting her eyes wonder somewhere else. "I didn't mean to actually do that to you…I'm sorry."

"You don't have to apologize." She told him and he nodded knowing that. She was the one that admitted she had feelings for him. Why was he apologizing?

"I know…but I don't want to lead you on, if this turns out to be something different." Rin moved out of the closet at that. "If we're not together, if after this trip you go back to being an employee…well…I just complicated things." He said and she bit down on her lip not liking that answer.

"So…" she mumbled turning around and heading towards her side of the room. "So I guess it's safe to say you don't feel the same."

"I don't know how I feel honestly. You could be someone I really care about." He said and she turned around her eyes widening at that. "But honestly I don't know if I'm ready for that. I don't understand myself and…I shouldn't have done that." He said and she nodded like she understood but she didn't. She never had that problem, she had never been in love, and her attraction to guys never drove her to want to kiss them. "I just…you have to promise me…if we don't end up the way you want us to, you won't be upset?" He asked and she couldn't bring herself to look at him or say anything. He stared over at her knowing he was in too deep. "If you want to keep working with me you have to promise."

"That's not fair…" She whispered and he could smell the unshed tears now.

"Well Kagome it'll never be the same after this." He told her. "So if we don't end up in some relationship than you have to know that…"

"Why can't you just tell the truth?" She interrupted and Inuyasha stared at her not knowing what to say. "Why can't you just look at me and say you don't feel the same. I know you don't. Just say it?" She asked and he didn't know what to do at that moment. He didn't know how to comfort her and he didn't know if he was ready for the type of relationship Kagome wanted, though he wanted to be. He wanted to be or do anything that could make her happy at that moment.

"It's not that…"

"Do you seriously take me for an idiot?" She asked and he stared at her a little shocked by the vigor in her voice. Rin was still off to the side listening in, but they had completely forgotten about her. "I don't care if you don't feel the same, I won't cry…I'm a big girl I'll deal with it…just tell me. Tell me you don't care about me…do it." She demanded and he took a deep breath.

"I care about you." He stated. And he knew that was the truth.

"Yeah just not the way I want you to." She said and he didn't know what to say at that moment. He stepped forward and she turned away from him. "Can you just go…you were going to go? Just leave."

"Kagome…" He said thinking about what he wanted to say next. He looked off to the side noticing Rin. He didn't say anything, he just rolled his eyes in apparent annoyance.

"I'm…going to go ahead and take off…" She whispered stepping out of the closet and walking slowly towards the door. "Just…I'll be out in the hall..."

"Can you fucking leave?" He barked and she quickly left at that. The room got quiet and he took the moment to settle his thoughts. "Kagome I don't know what to tell you. When did you know that you actually liked me?" He asked and she took a seat on her bed trying hard to keep tears at bay. She didn't answer him but she could feel him coming closer. He kneeled down near her forcing her to make eye contact. "Whenever it happened, I'm sure you had time to think about it. I think I need time to think too."

"That's where you're wrong." She stated and he just stared at her. "But go ahead….take all the time in the world." She just wanted to be alone at that moment. She didn't want to argue or fuss, she just wanted to think about what she just did, about what he told her, about his kiss, and cry… That's all she needed at the moment and she wanted him to leave.

"Let me just…"

"I'm not upset…I just want to be alone…I know it's your room too, but if you could grant me that one thing then maybe I could do what you asked for." She said and he noticed right away that his little promise had ruined everything, but he stood up going back towards his side of the room. He knew it was that one promise that had her crying. Why did he ask her to do that? What was he so fucking afraid of? She didn't say anything. she just turned around in her bed and forced her head down into the sheets. She felt like such an idiot, and he knew nothing he could say would relieve her of that, so he just left.

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"That should be everything." Kagome said as the chauffeur closed the trunk of the limo. Rin narrowed her eyes trying to remember if she left anything. It was around four in the afternoon, and after Inuyasha left with only one of his bags, it was ultimately time for Rin to fix the broken pieces he left Kagome in. Normally she would have been extremely angry at him for doing what he did, but she knew he'd come back around. Inuyasha defiantly cared for Kagome. he was just being Inuyasha and of course he had no idea how it felt like to actually care about a girl in that way. She tried explaining that to Kagome but she didn't seem to understand.

It was crazy that Kagome admitted how she felt. It was something Rin hadn't expected from her until maybe a few more weeks. She also didn't expect for Inuyasha to react like that or to be so caring, or to even kiss her. It was all a huge surprise. Everything was completely out of her hands now. She had no idea what to do. It didn't help that around three she had gotten a call from him saying that he wasn't leaving after all. He decided he'd stay with the guys and Ayame for an extra night and that she should go ahead and take off with Kagome. She already knew it was mostly because he still couldn't bring himself to admit how he really felt, which was really ironic seeing as that's what he repeatedly asked from Kagome.

"Yeah that looks like it." Rin said while going off towards the front of the car. Kagome followed her as the chauffeur opened their doors allowing them to slip in. When he got to Rin's side he slammed the door uncharacteristically hard. "So that chauffeur really holds grudges…I kissed you once get over it." She said but Kagome wasn't in the mood to smile. She was staring out the window just waiting to leave. "You know Kagome…I'm really sorry about all that, but Inuyasha will come around. He really does care about you." She said but that didn't make her happy. "I'm serious…"

"It doesn't matter how much he cares about me." She said rolling her eyes and turning to face away from her completely. "I made a fool of myself. What did I think was going to happen? He was going to propose to me and whisk me away. Even if he does like me and we did start a relationship…so what." She said with a shrug. "I work for him. It would never work."

"It could work…"

"No it couldn't…I just can't wait for this trip to end." She said and Rin went silent. She decided she wouldn't say anything. Kagome didn't know exactly what she'd do once the trip ended, but she knew one thing, she couldn't go back working for Inuyasha. She'd probably end up taking Sesshomaru's offer and maybe moving. That seemed like the most sensible thing to do…

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They got to the hotel around four in the morning. Rin was sleeping off to the side, but Kagome hadn't shut her eyes once. She couldn't even fall asleep or take a nap. Her mind was on him. He clouded her thoughts; all she could think about was how stupid she was, about the kiss she finally got, about the promise. She put a hand to her lips just thinking about the tingles and warmth that went through her when he set his lips on hers. It made her so upset to think that he took her first real kiss. Why did she bother thinking about him? Why did she even let her emotions for him get this far? She sighed as the chauffeur pulled her door open.

"Thank you…" She whispered and he just nodded. She looked out into the dark parking lot. She could make out a limo out in the distance towards the side, it told her that the Takashi's had gotten to the hotel a couple hours before them. She bit her lip staring towards her own limo, seeing the chauffeur make his way to Rin's side. "Can you hold on for a moment?" She said putting a finger out. "Don't wake her up just yet…I…let me go ahead and get the rooms." She said. The chauffeur nodded and walked back towards the driver's seat. She took a deep breath and headed towards the hotel room. She jogged up the stairs and left through the double doors. The hotel was extremely fancy; the lobby was wide and stretched out into countless different halls, but smack dab in the middle of the hotel was a winding stair case. She stared at it for awhile before turning to face the front desk of the lobby.

A woman a bit older than her smiled over at her. "Hello welcome to Royalties, how can I help you."

"Hello…my names Kagome Higurashi, I'm just here to confirm two different rooms." She nodded smiling while turning to face the computer screen.

"Okay what are the names under the rooms?" She asked.

"They should be both under Inuyasha Takashi?" She asked and she typed it in for awhile before finding it.

"Yup room 201 and 202…would you like anyone to help with bags?" She asked looking up at Kagome. She nodded and smiled then went over to a phone but before she dialed anything Kagome stopped her.

"Wait…I also wanted to find out where two other people were staying. Is there a room under Sesshomaru Takashi?" She asked and she turned forward towards the computer screen, she typed away for a moment and then smiled up.

"There is no Sesshomaru Takashi, but there is a series of Takashi rooms. There is a family suit and one separate suit." Kagome nodded knowing that was his. Inutashio must have booked a family size suit for his wife and youngest son, the extra room was Sesshomaru's.

"What number is the extra suit?" She asked and she looked down for a moment.

"It's room 205." She said and Kagome nodded before turning away. "Wait Mrs.…" She called out and Kagome turned. "Where do we get the bags from?"

"Oh…I'll be just a minute…" she said and she smiled before nodding. She took off towards the elevators and headed to the second floor. She thought that maybe that was where the two hundreds started, but she wasn't sure. She hadn't gotten the keys to her room yet, but she didn't need them for what she was about to do. The doors opened and she headed out looking around the hall. She had been right; the rooms on the floor began in the two hundreds. She didn't have to walk too far to find the fifth double door. She took a deep breath before knocking quickly and sharply. She didn't have much time for this, she didn't want Rin waking up and finding her. She already knew she would be upset. It didn't take long for the door to the left to swing open. She backed up biting down on her lip, she wondered what his reaction would be.

He opened his door in an annoyed fashion while trying to close the top of his robe. He had nothing on but a pair of boxers and the robe he had just threw on. Kagome could make out his physique and just like his younger brother he was a remarkable physical specimen. He tied the robe before looking up. He had just woken up, but he didn't look like someone who had just been awaken at four in the morning, he was still his perfect handsome self. He looked up at her, his senses were coming back so he wasn't too keen on who was on the other end of the door, he had thought maybe his father, but when he saw Kagome He was more than shocked.

She was wearing a black tank top and a maroon cardigan; she had a scarf around her neck and a nice black and white woman's coat. Her long black hair was wavy and a bit disheveled down her shoulders; she seemed a little winded like she had been running. He stared up at her, his annoyance disappearing completely at seeing her. "Hey…Sesshomaru…I'm so sorry." She said while looking over her shoulder for someone. "I know it's early…and I probably woke you up, but I have to talk to you." She said and he nodded slightly, he was trying to decide rather he liked this look on her or not. It seemed to be the only thing really on his mind, but he did back up slightly suggesting she should come in, though she didn't.

He looked down at her. "Well, I don't plan on having a full conversation out in the hall with my robe half on. Come on in." He said and she nodded walking in suddenly. She looked over his hotel. It was extremely clean, not her type of clean, just well organized and everything put away. It was something she wasn't accustomed too when it came to Inuyasha. She walked a bit forward than turned around to face him. She didn't know why Takashi men always had to stay in massive hotel rooms, especially if they were supposed to be occupying it less then forty-eight hours. As soon as she stood center she watched as Sesshomaru walked towards her then past her. "Go ahead, take off your coat…make yourself at home." He suggested and an uneasy feeling sunk into the pit of her stomach. He knew she felt a bit unnerved, but he didn't hesitate to walk behind her and help ease off her coat.

She could feel her stomach turn slightly, something really put her on edge about having someone like Sesshomaru near her. He only wore his boxers, and he never at anytime moved to close the robe. It wasn't as if he had anything to hide. His body was immaculate, he was so toned, but it only reminded her of how perfect Inuyasha's was. She took off her scarf and he took that too, putting it on the back of a chair near a computer and a desk. He then took a seat in that very chair staring at her. She had her arms crossed showing a bit of her navel, though she didn't seem to notice. She bit her lip as she looked around, then she pushed her long hair back letting it fall completely down her back. This was the most unorganized he ever seen her, but surprisingly he wasn't turned off by it. There was a certain precision he sensed with her. He didn't know what it was, but it was rooted deep down in her personality. It was something that stopped her from looking like the average woman her age, even now in her jeans and tank top.

"So…" he stated and she bit down on her lip before reaching down into her pocket. She didn't understand why she was so nervous about admitting this, but she suddenly began feeling guilty, and she had nothing. No excuse to help her conscious that could make her feel better about it. But she had to do this for her. Inuyasha was right about the promise he gave her, if her confession turned out to slap her in the face, she couldn't work for him. And if somehow, though it was completely farfetched, Inuyasha decided he felt the same for her. She still couldn't work for him. This was the only option she had. She pulled out something she had pushed into her binder a long time ago, but due to her OCD she was always precise with her organization, and of course everything was always in its place. It didn't take long for her to find. She took a couple steps forward, and though he thought the notion was a bit strange he didn't comment on it. He put a hand out and she passed him a small card. It was his own business card; he looked up at her with a single eyebrow up.

"I want to take you up on your offer." She whispered and he stared at her. He knew what it was immediately that struck him for precision in her. She seemed to have an A-type personality. Everything had to be in its place, it was a very strange characteristic to be attracted to, but he had to admit he was. He stared up at her and he could see how nervous she was, but he had to actually fight a sadistic grin from forming on his lips. He set the card down beside him; he had to admit he was a bit surprised that things would be falling into place so soon. He knew what he wanted from Kagome; she was the perfect woman to settle down with. He could see himself marrying her, but he had to first get her away from his brother, and he could tell that the reason why she was taking him up on his offer had to do primarily with his brother. He wondered how he ruined this. How could he possibly turn Kagome away? She was so infatuated with him and devoted to him, but he knew some how he'd ruin it. He always found a way to ruin the good things in his life. He wasn't going to show his brother any mercy, maybe now he could actually grow up and see the actual consequences in his action.

"So…if you don't mind me asking?" He said and she stared at him with sadden eyes. He almost felt bad. "Can you tell me, why the change of heart?" He asked and she looked the other way. She seemed so conflicted, he decided he wouldn't explore anymore of why she was doing it. He'd just accept it for what it was. "So…I actually have some bad news." He said and she stared at him. "I know early on I said that you could commute back and forth to my branch, but now that I think about it." He said turning away from her. He stood up and she followed him with her eyes as he went towards his closet. "If I give you such a prestigious role at my branch…I think I'm going to actually have to require you to maybe start doing some apartment hunting in my district." He said while pulling out his briefcase.

She rotated towards him as he brought his bag towards the desk. "Uh…did you want anything to drink or eat?" He asked nonchalantly. His apartment branched off into a kitchen nook that she didn't notice until now. He seemed as if he was asking just to sound polite, but if she asked for a glass of water, like she really wanted, he'd probably ignore her. She decided that she'd go ahead and just ask.

"I could use some water…." She said and he just glanced up at her before looking back down at his things.

"See...what I can suggest to you is that maybe…I don't know I can let you stay in one of my apartments, in order to get your feet on the ground, then maybe later on once you've gathered the resources you can move into your own?" He said and she widened her eyes.

"You…you don't have to do that." She said quickly. The idea of moving into a different apartment was something she'd be willing to do. She needed to get away. She wanted another start, and she wanted a place that would reflect where she was in her career, but she couldn't fathom taking something so big like an apartment from someone.

"Kagome…I insist." He said, "I own a lot of different homes…I don't mind really." She was about to open her mouth to say something else and he gave her a look. "Seriously Kagome…" He said… "If it makes you feel better…I'll charge you rent." He said and she thought about that. "I think you'll like the home." He told her and she bit down on her lip. "It's fairly close to the building….I sometimes stay in it myself if I need to be at work at short notice." She nodded. "It'll be perfect for you, especially if you're starting a huge move to this sort of position." He told her and she nodded. He wrote something down on a piece of paper. "Just give Inuyasha some notice that you'll be transferring branches." He said and that made her heart sink. He looked at her slightly and smiled to himself. "Or I can…"

"You don't have to do that." She said and he smiled handsomely up at her. It took her off guard but she didn't voice it.

"No…it'll be my pleasure." He said and she didn't know how to react to that. She didn't say much more she just stared at him as he moved some things around. He took the piece of paper he was jotting things down on and handed it to her. "I'm sure you'll have plenty time to move during the break…you know after the trip, but I'll go ahead and give you a bit more off." He said and she smiled slightly.

"Really…"

"Yeah really…" He said and she just grinned. "You enjoy it…" He said while rising from his spot. once he did she tensed up and backed herself up. "Don't worry I won't throw myself at you." He stated moving forward. "That's the address to the apartment. When you get the chance you can check it out. And I think I might travel with a spare key." He said searching back in his brief case into another pocket. He pulled out a case and looked through it getting out a key with a white plastic tag connected to it. It had the address of the apartment on it. He passed it to her. "I guess you really don't need the paper." He said and she nodded before looking back up at him.

"I don't know how to thank you…" She said suddenly while letting the key drop into her pocket. He watched her slightly. Taking in the slight gorgeous smile she let turn her lips at the sides.

"Well don't thank me. Thank yourself. You seem to have finally come to your senses." He said and she nodded before looking the other way. They were only inches apart. She acted as if she didn't want to be too close to him. He had no idea why. He wasn't at the moment trying to bed her. He was too exhausted to even think about that. "Okay well I need to catch up on my sleep." He said and she looked up understanding completely what he meant.

"Oh…okay thanks…I'll get out of your hair." She said going for her coat. He watched her before remembering something.

"Oh I guess there is something you can actually do for me." He said and she turned around her scarf and coat in her hands. "Tomorrow morning we're off…you know…you've probably already heard of this, but Izayoi is coming down early tomorrow morning. You are my date for the dinner, so you need to make an appearance. It's already around five or so in the morning. I hope you'll be up for a seven o clock outing."

"In the morning?" She asked and he nodded. "Yeah…I can probably do that." She was thinking of Rin. What were the chances of her not finding out. She already knew Inuyasha wouldn't be back till later that afternoon. She wasn't planning on going to the annual dinner with Sesshomaru. She just hoped that Rin later that night would be able to sweep him off his feet, but as for the morning. She'd have to spend the day with the Takashi's. She needed an excuse to leave the hotel though.

"Yeah I'm quite sure you'll physically be able to do it, but I mean will you be ready? You're not getting much sleep, will you be up for it?" He asked but she seemed confused. "I mean will you look presentable?" He asked and she widened her eyes understanding completely.

She laughed nervously backing up. "Of course…I'll sleep when I'm dead." She joked and he narrowed his eyes. "Uh I'm going to take off…but yeah…I'll be ready by 7…thank you by the way for everything." He nodded again and she stumbled to the door putting her hand to the knob and opening. "Bye…" He wasn't even paying attention at that point. She turned away leaving completely and looking around. No one was in the hall, but she did notice a door wide open a few spaces away. She walked forward going to ignore it and head to Rin when she noticed a bell boy with an empty rack heading out. She turned to face him as Rin herself came out of the room.

"Kagome…" She called out. She turned to face her gulping suddenly. "Where have you been…I woke up and you were gone? The chauffeur told me you left a long time ago."

"Oh I was…I…uh…I got lost…" She said and Rin nodded giving her a strange look.

"Okay…well I got the guy to move your stuff in your room. I have to actually move across town to my hotel, so I can't stay, but tomorrow morning I'll come up, we can hang out." She said and Kagome widened her eyes.

"Uh…I don't know…I was going to head to…uh…you know library." She lied.

Rin narrowed her eyes. "Really…" Kagome nodded. "Are you still upset about earlier?" She asked and Kagome decided she'd go with it. She was still upset, but she was trying to push past it. "Okay…uh I'll go shopping then."

"You should get ready for your date with Sesshomaru." She said and Rin nodded again.

"Okay…I guess that's what I'll do. Call me if you need me." She said and Kagome nodded while watching Rin back up and head down the hall. She watched her go for a moment before letting out pint up air. She knew she should have told Rin the truth, but she knew if she could pull off that date with him then she wouldn't have to worry about a thing, and if push came to shove, than she'd just tell Sesshomaru herself she couldn't go. Then again she didn't really want to go to the annual dinner at all anymore.

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It was 6:50 am when she was finally completely ready to go. She was accustomed to being ready a lot earlier, but in between cleaning the already immaculate hotel room, taking a shower, and making sure she was actually Takashi acceptable, she didn't have a moment of sleep or rest. She had time to jot a note to Rin and leave it on the desk off to the side of the room. She knew Rin would still come check on her, and when she did she didn't want her at all suspecting she was lying. So she wrote down she was headed to do some work at the library. She had taken her laptop bag and hid it under her bed.

This hotel was far fancier than any of the other ones they stayed in. there was a kitchen nook off to the center, a lot smaller than Sesshomaru's, but still fairly big. There was also a small living room set to her right. She left the note sitting up on top of the desk by folding the middle over. She took one last look at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a white turtle neck dress. It was long sleeve and tight fitting at the chest and arms before flowing down and ending at the very top of her knees. She had on black stockings with a closed toe heel to match. She parted her hair down the middle and wore for the first time red lipstick. She wasn't sure if the outfit worked, but she was starting to get the hang of the whole style thing. She had on a long necklace that stopped before the breast, she was wondering if was too much. If she actually looked like a hippie? If she was under dressed? She was wondering what Rin would of put on her, if she was actually able to tell her. It didn't take too long for her to get a knock on the door. She pulled herself from the bathroom mirror to walk towards the door. She had taken most things from her knap sack and stuck it in a black leather purse Rin had bought her. She took a deep breath fixing her hair once more before opening the door.

She didn't need to look through the peephole to know Sesshomaru would be on the other side. It was seven on the dot, and he was extremely punctual. As soon as the door opened and he witnessed her he smiled. She was once again her gorgeous self. The one he was used to seeing in the office, every one of her waves perfectly structured and lying down past her back. She wore the right amount of modesty while showing off her petite shape. She was perfect in every single way, reminding him why he went to such great lengths to steal her from his undeserving brother. If she could get herself in this shape in less than an hour than there was no telling what else she could do.

"Wow…a vast improvement from earlier this morning." He said and she just smiled, though she wasn't really amused by the comment. She walked forward closing and locking the door. He had his eyes on her completely, when he realized that she was to his liking he turned to face the hall way. "So…I meant to ask you, but I guess I wasn't really informed. Where is my brother?" He asked and Kagome looked towards him. In her heels she was fairly tall, but still nowhere near his height.

"Oh he's still in the other town…" She said nonchalantly, but as soon as she said it she closed her mouth. "I mean he's sick." She lied. "He's in the other room." He stuck a single handsome eyebrow out. He already knew he wasn't. He had checked with the front desk. Why she felt the need to lie for Inuyasha was beyond him. "So…uh…where are we going first?" She asked and he looked forward again.

"Well we have to pick up my mom and brother…" He said and she just nodded.

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(A few hours later)

He stopped Kouga's car right on the curve of the hotel. He was halfway on the side walk, and still a bit on the street. He completely ignored Kouga in the passenger seat warning him to go easy on his Range Rover. It was around eleven in the morning and he was rushing his way into the hotel, he didn't have anything running through his mind but seeing her. He didn't know why he was so consumed with that fact in itself, but that was at the moment all he wanted to do. He didn't know what he would say or what he would do. He remembered leaving the hotel yesterday and meeting up with Kouga and Miroku, he was getting ready to go to that stupid house party when he realized something was completely wrong. He thought maybe it was the way he left their situation. It made him feel crummy to think that he just left her lying on the bed possibly crying, but it was something more. It had to be more. If it wasn't, then why the hell would he demand that they skip the party to drive to the next town? He didn't tell Miroku or Kouga why he felt the need too, though Ayame knew secretly why, but he had lied and said he had some work to be done that he forgot about.

He was running up the stairs of the hotel searching for his phone. He called Kagome quickly for the fifth time. She didn't answer so instead he called Rin. He walked over to the receptionist as Rin answered. "Hi…" He told the woman. She said her own greetings with a smile." "Uh there is two rooms reserved under the name Inuyasha Takashi, can I have a room key for both of them." He said while pulling out his wallet, he took out both his card and license for proof that it was him. He then turned away from the counter to speak to Rin. "Where's Kagome?" He asked and Rin narrowed her eyes in confusion. She was actually shopping, and she had tried calling Kagome, but didn't get an answer.

"Uh…I think she said she would be going to the library today. Where…what are you doing here so fast?" She asked and he pushed a hand through his hair.

"I just…I wanted to speak to her. Where are you….? How's she doing?" He asked and Rin hesitated and suddenly she knew why he was there. She wasn't going to miss whatever Inuyasha decided he was going to confess to Kagome today. She wanted to see how it would all pan out. He must have wanted to say something really important if he was willing to drive all night to get here around eleven.

She dropped the clothes she was holding and left the store all together. "She said she'd be at the library today, but she could be back, and if she's not. How many libraries could there be in this town. Anyway I'm on my way…"

"Don't worry about it. I'll wait till she gets back."

"No…" Rin said quickly before high tailing it out of the store and searching for the limo. In a town as small as this one you couldn't just whisk out your hand and catch a taxi, so she had the limo driver driving her around. He was always parked so obscenely far, she knew it was on purpose, he still wasn't over the kiss she gave him that one time. "No…if you wait then you might forget, or it won't be as spontaneous…I mean the last thing you would want to do to her is drive all the way over here just to say exactly what you did yesterday. That would make her feel worse. If you want to talk to her, then you better have made up your mind."

Inuyasha sighed at that. He did want to talk to her. He wanted to see her, he wanted to do so much, but maybe that was it. Maybe that was all he wanted to do. He was beginning to think he'd never be able to put the simple feelings he had for Kagome in words. Either he was too afraid to do it, or he didn't really know how. He never really felt this way before. So was it so stupid to think that all we really wanted was to be with her. "I don't know…" He mumbled while looking down at the time on his cell phone. It was around eleven thirty. At this time his parents were probably heading to some fancy restaurant for lunch. It wouldn't be too hard to catch up to them. "Maybe I'll go see my mom and brother." he shrugged and Rin slipped herself into the limo.

"What?" She asked and he shrugged. If he didn't know what to say then he didn't want to see her until he did, and he didn't want to admit it, but he missed his mom and Shippo, he also thought that maybe his mom could help him with his problem, but he was never going to admit that to anyone. "Okay….fine…I want to come too."

"NO Rin, I'm leaving now." He said while walking back to the receptionist.

"Yeah, but I have the limo." She said. "And I'm on my way. I want to see your mom too. And Shippo loves me." She begged but Inuyasha just sighed. He did have to get dressed first so maybe he would wait for her.

"Um sir….we have the key card to one of the rooms, but the other we gave it away yesterday." She said apologetically, but of course he understood. Kagome had taken the other room, so he knew she would have the key. What he wanted was the spare.

"Okay I understand." He said and she cut him off.

"We could get my manager, it was a young woman she said she was part of your party. She said one of the rooms were reserved for her."

He nodded…yes…I know I just wanted the spare key for the room and the two keys for the main one." She nodded but her frown deepened.

"Yes…but we gave her both sets of keys." Inuyasha narrowed his eyes.

"Who was the woman who took both sets?" He asked knowing Kagome wouldn't do that.

"We have the room under a Rin…."
"Yeah…" He rolled his eyes. He knew what was going on now. Kagome had the main key and Rin had the spare. Now she could come in and out of Kagome's room when she pleased. It sounds like Rin. He wasn't going to put up a fight, though the hotel should have known better.

"That's fine." He said with a shrug. Can I have the two keys for the main one." She nodded before turning towards a set of shelves.

"So the woman was part of your party?" She reassured. "She knew your password."

Of course she did, it was just 'password', he secured everything he thought was unimportant with just 'password'. "Yeah….you could say that." He said and she smiled while passing him an envelope. He grabbed it then put both his debit card and license back into his wallet. He was going back outside to get his things when he realized that he never hung up on Rin. He looked down seeing she had actually hung up. He ended the call and headed outside and as soon as he did he immediately sensed Rin.

She seemed like she was in a hurry so she didn't notice Kouga's range rover parked illegally off to the side. She was running towards the hotel and Inuyasha paused knowing that if he went out at the same time she was coming in they'd collide. She had a couple of bags on her wrist telling him she had gone shopping again. She was wearing a dark green floor length summer dress, but she had on a thick long sleeve black blazer to combat the cold. She looked sort of like a conservative hippie with her hair in a relaxed bun and several strands of it purposely undone. She was running past him but as soon as she did he grabbed her by the wrist making her jolt and face him.

"The spare key….you had to take both the main and the spare" Is all he said and she turned to set her eyes on him. She looked astonished and a bit scared, but as soon as she saw him she immediately relaxed. She knew what he was talking about before he elaborated.

"Yeah well sometimes Kagome doesn't like to open the door for me when I knock, and does it matter, why do you need her spare key anyway?" She asked and he hadn't thought about that. She let a soft smile light up her attractive face. "Well if that ever happens, just take her to your room. I left you both of your keys."

"That's not what I meant." He said while diverting his eyes somewhere else. Having sex with Kagome wasn't something that he had been thinking about at all. His mind was clouded by other emotions completely.

He decided he'd change the subject. "I have to get dressed." He said and Rin looked him over and nodded agreeing. He decided he'd ignore that. "Just wait for me in the limo so when I come out we can just go." He said, but Rin widened her eyes.

"No…I have to get dressed too." Inuyasha let his eyes look over her once more. She looked fine…gorgeous even, the dark green dress complimented the brown in her eyes.

"You look fine Rin…"

"No I don't…not fine enough for seeing Sesshomaru. Besides if he's already meeting up with your mom and dad, and he didn't ask me to be his date that means he already has one. I have to compete with her. I can't do that while wearing a dress from last season." She said and Inuyasha narrowed his eyes. "Don't worry I have a couple of outfits in these bags." She said. "I'll change in Kagome's room. I have the spare key."

"Of course you do." He said rolling his eyes.

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Kagome smiled as she laid down her menu. Sesshomaru had an arm around her chair as they took in one of his father's jokes. Izayoi was rolling her eyes slightly, obviously accustomed to hearing it. She let her eyes survey Kagome again. She had already heard so much about her from her husband, but he had always gone on and on about how talented he thought she was. This was the first time she was seeing her, and although they had done a few things since picking her up at the airport she was still trying to figure her out. No one had told her she would be so beautiful, young, innocent and down to earth. She was very much a pleasant surprise. She wasn't one of the usual heiresses that she was accustomed to seeing one of her sons date.

It seemed like Inutashio was somewhat surprised to see Kagome was Sesshomaru's date as well. She didn't seem like the type to fall for guys like Sesshomaru, and though he never pondered on trivial things too deeply. He did sort of think Kagome and Inuyasha had something going on. And he wasn't just jumping to the conclusion because Kagome was closer to Inuyasha's age, and they knew eachother longer. He had actually thought that she was very much interested in him. She was always staring at him and trying to sit alone with him during their meetings.

It didn't take too much for him to get over his query though, he had taken a liking to Kagome, and he came to the conclusion that she really wasn't the type to date any of his sons. She seemed too goal oriented and genuinely nice, but he was pleased to see she was accompanying one of his son's to the dinner. He would have even been ecstatic if she were to actually go further than that. Sesshomaru was the oldest, and it was about time he settled down and married.

Kagome laughed with the table before training her eyes on their waiter. He was coming back with their drinks, and she decided that now was a great time to run to the bathroom. She had been holding it since they first picked up Izayoi. After the airport they drove a few miles from the town to some historic mansion, and went on a tour of fields and historic rooms. She had had a great time, but she remembered Sesshomaru apologizing to her. And when they got into the limo to head to lunch he said the same thing as well. She didn't understand what the big deal was. She was having fun, she felt really guilty, but also actually a little honored to be meeting Inuyasha's family. His mom was beautiful, was the first thing she thought when she saw her. She was matured, but not aged and so elegant, but not in an intimidating way. And when she first saw Kagome she only had compliments for her. She didn't understand why the Takashi men seemed so reluctant to spend the day with their family. She would have given anything to have parents like Inutashio and Izayoi. They were so genuinely happy and beautiful like some family on TV. The only thing that had been accurate about Inuyasha's depiction was their youngest brother who was around twelve. Throughout the whole day he never spoke to anyone or said hi. He seemed to be always on his phone talking to someone or texting. When he got bored of that he began playing games on some portable device. He didn't even acknowledge his own father. The only time she saw him speak was when he was demanding something.

She let the conversation switch to somewhere else, and when Izayoi began speaking to Sesshomaru she leaned forward to finally interact with him. She let the distraction of the waiter bringing their drinks deviate her away from the center attention. Which she remained constantly, they never got bored of asking her questions. He paused from his game to check his phone then rudely pull the drink away from the waiter without saying thank you. Even though she wanted to use the bathroom she paused and smiled towards him. "Hi Shippo…" She whispered and he looked up at her, giving her an annoyed look. He had the roundest eyes she had ever seen; they were the most beautiful shade of green. He fit in well in the attractive department when it came to the rest of the Takashi's. "So what's that you're playing?" She asked and Sesshomaru looked over at her even though his parents were currently talking to him. Sometimes he thought Kagome to be a tad bit too sweet and too nice for her own good, it sometimes was a little sickening.

"It's a game." He stated and he rolled his eyes looking up at his mom. His glance said something along the lines of. 'Why the hell is this chick talking to me?'

"Oh what type of game?" She asked and the conversation ceased as all eyes landed on her. Most people left Shippo alone. When he wasn't having a brat episode they usually found that to be an accomplishment. So they didn't bother making him socialize.

"It's just a game…" He said and he sat back in his seat as his phone vibrated, he looked down at it while reaching for his soda. His mom was going to apologize on his behalf but Kagome wasn't done trying to start up a conversation with him.

"Oh…I have a younger brother too you know… He used to love playing games. He's nineteen now though. How old are you?" She asked and though she already knew from what Inuyasha told her that day at the diner she waited for him to state it.

"I'm thirteen." He said looking back down at her. And she smiled wider. She could have sworn Inuyasha had said he was twelve.

"Oh wow thirteen…you know your brother told me you were only twelve…." She said and Shippo gave her a look before looking at Sesshomaru.

"Yeah well…they never remember when my birthday is…so that seems accurate."

"Oh well that sucks…" Kagome said and he nodded agreeing with her. He then right after that looked back down at his phone and began texting. She bit her lip searching for something else to say. "So what grade are you in." He looked up and she could tell he was getting annoyed. He looked like he might just snap.

"The grade that most thirteen year olds are in" He stated narrowing his eyes while letting one eyebrow up. It was a move she noticed most Takashi's did.

"Okay…" she said. "Well let's think. Ten year olds are still in the fifth grade, while eleven year olds are in the sixth grade…so you must be in seventh already?" she asked and he looked up.

"No eighth…"

"Oh you're almost in high school." She coaxed and he looked her over for a moment before deciding he'd muse her sentiments.

"Yeah…but thanks to my parents…I'm tutored, so I don't get any of the benefits."

"Shippo…be nice." Izayoi warned and Kagome looked towards her for a moment. He scrunched up his face in annoyance.

"How am I not being nice mom? I haven't gauged her eyes out yet…" He said and Kagome gave him a shocked look but when he returned his eyes on her he smiled slightly. "So yeah…it's really boring."

"No…" Kagome said sitting up. "It's a lot better…you don't have to worry about being late, or lockers, or you know PE." She said and Shippo seemed to get a bit interested at the mention of actual school. She was describing it like TV and he narrowed his eyes slightly.

"There are really lockers?" He asked and Kagome widened her eyes.

"Of course there are. They're super tall and dusty…and germ infested." She said and that made him give her a questioning look, but of course not everyone was OCD like she was so they didn't see it that way. "And they always get jammed, so you're late for…"

"Home room…" Shippo asked quickly interrupting her. "Is they're really a home room." Kagome nodded and she smiled at the interest in his face. "What are they for…?" He asked and she laughed slightly out loud.

"Oh they're for taking roll and listening to the morning announcements." She said and Shippo was about to say something else when Inutashio obviously interested interrupted.

"You went to private school?" He asked and Kagome sat up to face him.

She shook her head slightly. "No public." She said and even though Shippo seemed so awed by the thought of it Sesshomaru wasn't as impressed. "We did have uniforms…" She said and all of a sudden everyone's interest began to get peaked.

"How was the educational system?" Izayoi asked her and she looked up at the question.

"It was fine…you get what you want out of it." She said and they seemed confused. "I'm sure it's probably not as hands on as private school, but it's not the worst type of education. You just have to be set on learning…" She watched everyone's faces and she smiled contently. They still either didn't understand or wanted to hear more, and though she hated to leave them at the peak of interest. She needed to use the bathroom or she'd burst. "Excuse me…" She said, "But I have to…" she tried to think of what to say that would sound high class so she decided to steal a line from some movies she's seen. "I have to powder my nose." She lied and of course Izayoi knew and she laughed slightly as if it was a joke. Kagome gave her a pleased look as Sesshomaru leaned down towards her ear.

"Be quick I want to eat and get the hell out of here…" He hissed with a handsome smile on his face. He was planning on going early, and she was perfectly fine with that. She hadn't slept last night and she was extremely exhausted. She left the table leaving towards the bathroom.

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Inuyasha came into the restaurant moments later. Rin was behind him trying to fix the hem of a miniature dress she was wearing. It was a figure hugging green and white plaid dress. It stopped right at the top of her thigh and she had on black stockings and knee length high heel boots. She also wore a black cardigan that she hugged around herself as soon as she took off her coat. Her hair was away from her face, one half of it in a bun and the other half flowing down to touch her shoulders. The dress made her already petite form look even smaller by tightening itself at the small of her waist. She looked amazing and she knew it. Now all that was left to do was make a very good entrance so Sesshomaru could see it.

She walked up to Inuyasha who was talking to the hostess. He wore himself a pair of slacks and a burgundy sweater. Rin was trying to fix the collar of the button down shirt he had under it. It was sticking out of the small v- neck of the sweater. He gave her a look for a moment that showed he was annoyed. "You can't do that once I'm done talking." He growled and Rin backed up from him again looking around for Sesshomaru.

He was hoping that his family were in fact at this restaurant. it was one of the fanciest in the whole town, and since it was lunch time it wasn't very full, but he didn't see them around so he was a little confused. The hostess was looking through a book for them and she smiled when she landed on their name. "Yes….they weren't expecting anyone else." She said and he nodded knowingly, but that didn't stop her from turning around and walking towards a few doors. She opened it revealing a back room with no windows and gold in light. They didn't have to go too far before hearing someone say very loudly.

"RIN!" It made her turn walking a few strides forward and seeing a boy pointing towards her. It was of course Shippo, and he looked a lot older since the last time she saw him. She grinned passing the hostess to meet him in the middle.

"Oh my gosh…look how tall you're getting." Rin said looking Shippo over he was already taller than she was. She couldn't even pick him up like she used too. "What are you like fifty two now?" She joked backing up from their hug to look him over. He still had a boyish face but he looked considerably different. What used to make him adorable now made him remarkably handsome. She smiled up at him, she herself only stood at about 5'5 but maybe in her heels she was 5'6, and he was still taller. As soon as she looked up she saw a wide grin on Izayoi face as she took her in. "You don't mind if I marry your son right." Rin said pointing back towards Shippo. It only helped to spread her grin wider as they hugged.

"You can have your pick at any one of my son's. You know that." She joked and Rin smiled as she backed up arm length apart. Izayoi looked her over. "You look so beautiful…I haven't seen you in years it feels like." She said and Rin blushed slightly as she widened her grin. "How has the city been?"

"It's been okay…I've been missing you though." She said and Izoyai pulled her in for another hug. It wasn't until she set her eyes on her middle child did she disperse.

"You know if you missed me you could get on a plane every once and awhile and come home." She said sternly while making her way to Inuyasha who was greeting a not too pleased Shippo. "Your mom has been worried sick…she says you only talk to her a few times a year." Rin blushed again slightly embarrassed. She let her eyes glance around the table for a moment. She had forgotten completely about Sesshomaru, but when she rest her eyes on him, her heart began beating ecstatically. He was staring at her too and she smiled towards him slightly and to his father's surprise he did the same.

"So Rin how was the drive over here?" Inutashio asked interrupting the odd exchange suddenly. She turned around to see him and she widened her smile before going over to give him a hug, something none of his son's ever did.

Izayoi had missed the whole exchange. she was too busy trying to fix her middle son. She had already tried running her fingers in his hair then straightening his collar. He seemed so annoyed but he didn't move away from her. "You never visit me…" She said as she straightened his sweater. "I swear one day I will be dead and you'll wish you came by more often."

"I'm sorry…I'll try better next time."

"It's always next time with you." She said and he just sighed. "So where is this girl you're taking to the dinner? Please tell me you've settled down?" She asked and he was about to say something when Izayoi eyes widened. She turned around seeing Rin talking with her husband and she hit Inuyasha lightly on his arm. "You're taking Rin!" She announced obviously too happy for words. It made the table go quiet and Inuyasha wanted to interrupt suddenly.

"Rin you're dating Inuyasha?" She asked and Inutashio seemed just as pleased. The only person who wasn't happy at the table was Sesshomaru who narrowed his eyes while continuing to keep his attention on Rin. She noticed his expression and she smiled contently to herself.

Inuyasha watched Rin for a moment and rolled his eyes. He walked forward wanting to tell his parents the truth as Rin sauntered over to Sesshomaru. "So where's your date?" She asked and he smiled slightly.

"She's in the bathroom." Rin narrowed her eyes not knowing how to show how she felt about that. Inutashio over heard the exchange. He had his eyes on both of his son's now. Something didn't add up.

"Oh that's right…Inuyasha…" He said interrupting whatever he was going to say. "You won't believe who Sesshomaru's taking to the dinner. Izayoi smiled widely finally happy about both her son's choices this year.

"She's so beautiful…" She said clasping her hands together. "Your dad says she's extremely smart too. She might end up owning her own branch…can you believe that. She's only in her twenties." Sesshomaru watched Inuyasha's face; he slightly ignored Rin while putting his hands in their pockets.

"Oh great for Sesshomaru…" Inuyasha said, as he spoke a waiter came towards them with a plate filled of hors d'oeuvres. He backed up pulling a seat from an empty chair to his left. Rin bit her lip but did the same. She was still upset about the whole idea that he had a date, but that was fine with her. She decided that she'd just have to work harder to sweep him off his feet. She watched as Izayoi told the waiter to come back to take their orders. He nodded then turned away from them. Rin at that moment pulled off her cardigan and laid it on the back of her seat. Sesshomaru titled his head ever so slightly. He had a smile on his face, knowing why she did it. The dress was very low cut but was sleeveless. She needed to do something to grab his attention, especially since Izayoi kept going on and on about his date.

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She checked herself in the mirror before leaning forward. Not close enough that she could touch the sinks. Though the bathroom was pristine, she still wasn't going to touch it. She stared at her face then she rolled the bright red lipstick she got from her purse. Instead of applying it directly on her lips she smeared some of it on her finger and rubbed it directly on her pout. She was trying to find all the places she believed needed a touch up. As soon as she felt like she applied enough she ran a hand down her hair placing some of it on her shoulders and letting the rest run past her back. She grinned one last time at her reflection then turned away. She walked out of the bathroom and forward. She was still running fingers throughout her hair. She didn't notice Sesshomaru announce her as soon as she came out. She smiled as she let her eyes set on the table, when she spotted him her heart sunk, and her breath halted. All her hidden emotions came out again and she stood in her spot just staring.

Inuyasha was flicking things off of a half cut boiled egg. He had tuned out both his parents, and when Sesshomaru announced his date he didn't even look up. He pushed out the insides of the devil egg for awhile before deciding automatically that he didn't want it at all. As soon as he stopped playing with it and let it fall on his plate, he sensed her. His feelings came rushing back and he looked up letting a smile set on his lips. Sesshomaru didn't very much like his reaction, but he looked over watching Kagome stop in her spot just to stare at his younger brother. Their parents followed her stares to Inuyasha who stood up.

It didn't dawn on him that Kagome was Sesshomaru's date at all. He completely forgot about where he was. He just wanted to speak to her again. To do what he had planned to do since he piled into Kouga's Range Rover. Rin on the other hand understood fully. As soon as she saw Kagome she looked her over. She had on a white long sleeve dress, a dress that she had bought. She paired it nicely with dark stockings and black heels. Her make up was light, but the center point was the bright red lipstick she wore. So she didn't really need her now, she knew how to pair her clothes and wear her hair. She was perfect, she used all the tricks she showed her to stab her in the back. She felt her heart sink, she never in her life felt so betrayed. She rose up from her seat stumbling against the chair. Izayoi tore her eyes from Inuyasha to look towards her.

"Rin where are you going?" She asked but she didn't answer, she just ran out of the resturant suddenly. Inuyasha watched her run while realization kicked in. His smile disappeared and he narrowed his eyes. That was the reaction Sesshomaru had wanted, and he let a grin slip on to his lips before sitting up.

"Kagome decided yesterday that she'll be switching to my branch after the trips all over." Sesshomaru announced. Kagome took a few steps forward not knowing what to do or say. Inuyasha slowly sat himself down as well staring at her.

He let what Sesshomaru just said wrap around his mind and set in. He understood now Kagome was Sesshomaru's date. He felt so stupid. He just stared at her not knowing how to sort out obvious feelings. Was it okay if he felt extremely angry, even though he wasn't dating her? Then when that thought came through he realized that he also felt regret, because if he had told her earlier how he felt this wouldn't have been happening. She took her seat carefully near Sesshomaru. The image only had him madder. He told himself, he didn't care, but he knew that if she was sitting like that with any other man he'd be just as mad. Sesshomaru didn't hesitate to put an arm around her shoulder, and because he knew it would make his brother's blood boil with anger. He leaned towards her kissing her softly on the nape of her neck.

"You know what…" Inuyasha said scooting back from his seat. He stood up suddenly. "I better go check on Rin…" He said backing up and turning suddenly. Kagome rose up suddenly wanting to stop him, but Sesshomaru let his hand fall from her shoulder to her waist. It held her in her spot, and even when she tried to fight him he just tightened the grip.

"What are you doing?" She asked in a whisper but he didn't say anything. He waited for a moment till his parents began speaking about what just happened to lean over to her. "You're not going after him…" He hissed and Kagome widened her eyes as her heart began thudding. "You're here as my date… how would that look."

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It was much later when Sesshomaru came up with a proper excuse to not spend the rest of the day with his parents. They were in the limo and Kagome was trying desperately to call Inuyasha. She called over and over again, but he didn't answer. She tried Rin, but it was the exact same thing no one was answering. She felt her heart sink down into her stomach. Sesshomaru stared at her as she tried reaching his brother once again with no avail.

"Tonight…" He said trying to get her attention, but she was too wrapped up in what she was doing. "Kagome…" He said again, but still she didn't even sit up in her seat. He decided he'd let it go. He had a date with Rin at nine, but why did he have a feeling that she wouldn't be willing to go with him now. He sighed looking over at Kagome again. She had been off in the corner calling his brother repeatedly, every time she got his voicemail she'd hang up and try again. It was so obsessive and he didn't understand why. "Kagome…" He said again but when she ignored him he leaned forward and grabbed the phone from her. She turned to face him in shock. He quickly pressed the end button and stared directly at her. "What are you doing this evening?" He asked and she stared at him for a moment longer before trying to get her phone from his left hand.

"Please…" She said unbuckling her seatbelt. "I need to make a call…" She said but he still didn't willingly give it to her, and she stopped trying to get it. "You can't do that…"

"I just did..." He stated and she crossed her arms as she stared out the window. It didn't take too long for him to smell tears and he just rolled his eyes. "What is your obsession with him?" He asked making her look up at him. Her eyes were glistening over, but she hadn't cried yet. "At first I thought it was just an infatuation, but now I can see it's an obsession…why can't you just get over it?" He asked while throwing her phone on the seat next to her. She went back for it and he stared at her. "If you think he'll ever feel for you the way you feel for him, you are sadly mistaken."

She wanted to ignore him, but at that she narrowed her eyes. "Yeah and you will…" She asked while going back to calling him. He of course didn't answer and he waited for her to try again before interrupting.

"Yeah…I'd like to think I would…" He said and she just looked up at him in shock. "And even if I didn't. I would treat you a hell of a lot better. My brother is juvenile…you're wasting your time." He said and although she would normally be so shocked at what he was saying. She wasn't. The array of emotions she'd feel at that moment weren't happening. She didn't care what Sesshomaru was saying, she just wanted to speak to Inuyasha. Everything else at that moment was irrelevant. "What you have now….is just a minor infatuation…You're putting him on a pedal stool…"

"You don't know what you're talking about…" She whispered cutting him off. "I'm trying to make a call…"

"You'll come to your senses" he whispered. And she just looked away. "Maybe he'll forgive you, but it's just a matter of weeks till he has himself another woman. To him you're dispensable, but I…Well I know better." She looked up at him, and just like that the tears fell down. She wasn't just some life size doll who knew way too much about numbers. she was an actual human being. She hated that everyone saw her as a way to get ahead. She wished she was the old her, she wished she never came on this trip. As if she didn't know that she was seen in that way, Sesshomaru had to remind her of the one thing she feared the most and she couldn't hold it in.

"You think I don't know that…" She asked him, and he faced her before rolling his eyes. "Yeah he'll move on to someone new. I'm not ignorant to Inuyasha's tendencies."

He shrugged for a moment. "I can't allow myself to feel bad for you. If you know all this, then why are you letting yourself be his next target? As smart as you are you should know better…"

"Well I guess I'm not that smart…" She whispered turning away from him. He stared at her for a moment, before wanting to say something else but before he could she placed two hands on her face and began bawling into her palms. "I can't help it…Okay….I wish I could…I wish I didn't feel this way, but…I'm I love him." She admitted and he just stared at her for a few seconds not knowing what to do or say. Of course he knew Kagome was in love with his brother, but it was his understanding that she had no clue. She just cried for a few moments longer.

"Well…" He said sitting back down in his seat. "I guess you'll have to learn to get over that…"

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As soon as the limo stopped at the hotel she opened the door and took off. She ran up the stairs and swung the door open. As soon as she came in she reached into her purse for her key card. She zipped past people, making them throw looks at her as she started running up the stairs. Her left hand was repeatedly calling him, but he didn't answer the phone. That didn't stop her, she just called back over and over again. She didn't stop till she busted through the second floor. She made it to his door and she didn't take the time to control her breath or run a hand through her hair, like she'd normally do. Instead she knocked rapidly wanting him to answer. She waited, but still nothing. Her heart began thudding as she tried once more, nothing. She put a hand on the door knob and without much effort the door went open.

She threw herself in and looked around. His bags were sitting on the ground. He had his clothes sitting on the floor. His hotel was rather big, just like Sesshomaru's. She could see the kitchen nook, the living room. She took a step forward climbing the couple stairs that landed her into the small living room. She hugged herself feeling a cold breeze. She looked around wondering where it came from. She wondered if there was some sort of window open, but she couldn't see anything. She walked forward, a bit deeper in the room and that's when she spotted the balcony. The two doors were wide open and she didn't have to see him to know he was out there.

She took off and only when she got there did she slow down. Her heart was beating hard in its ribcage. She knew it wasn't just because she ran up hundreds of stairs. She knew it was more and even when she couldn't see him immediately she knew he was out there. She just knew, she had the strangest feeling, and when she walked out into the cold fall air she wasn't surprise at all to see him leaning against the balcony's railing and looking down into the back of the hotel. He had a beer dangling from his hands, and though it was freezing and technically winter he wasn't shivering or wearing anything substantial. He had on nothing more than an undershirt.

She let the wind pick up her hair before noticing she left her coat in the limo, though she didn't care. The only thing she cared about at that moment was standing in front of her. She walked further out trying to find something to say. She knew he had to know she was there, but he didn't speak he just stared out, and sometimes he would take a swing at the bottle, but that was it.

She paused as she met him silently. "I called you…" She said but he still didn't say anything. She could feel her tears trying to surface again. "I think I messed up really bad…." She whispered. And he turned only slightly. He still didn't say anything; the only thing that ran through his head was how stupid he felt for not locking the door behind him. He had so many things running through his head. He didn't have time for this. He told himself that his first priority was comforting Rin, but he had to make sure he was in the mindset first, and he was getting there, but seeing her was just spiraling him back into what he had been feeling initially. And surprisingly the anger subsided. He wasn't mad at Kagome, he wasn't even angry at his brother, but he was so frustrated with himself. He didn't know why, but that was how all his emotions were at the moment.

"I tried calling Rin…but she's not answering my calls either…" She whispered but he still didn't move. He stared outside for a moment. He had no idea she was calling. It wasn't in his nature to continuously ignore calls because of his feelings, and even though he didn't want to talk to her. He wouldn't have done that. At least he didn't think he would have. His phone was somewhere in the hotel. He wasn't sure where. "I guess I sort of deserved it, but…I don't…" She hesitated not knowing exactly what to say. "Well I did mean what I told you…I didn't change my mind…" She admitted. "I just…I agreed to go to the dinner with him," she paused for a moment, but he listened intently for her to continue. "He asked me before you did, and I said yes because it made sense. He said it would be professional. But when you asked me…I really wanted to go with you, and I didn't know how to tell you…"

"Save it…" He stated and she closed her mouth. He turned around facing her, and just like he thought all those stupid feelings came back. She was so beautiful, that was what he was going to tell her at the restaurant. He hadn't at first known why she was there, but that was the only thing that ran through his head. That ping of regret came and it mixed with the overwhelming amount of anger he felt at himself. "You're going to get sick standing out here." He told her. It was officially winter now, and it was freezing outside. He quickly walked past her back into the hotel. She followed him like a lost puppy, staring at him and watching everything he did. He closed the balcony door while pulling the curtains closed; he then suddenly turned to face her. She seemed surprise to be having his undivided attention. He only stared at her for a moment before turning around, like he couldn't bring himself to face her directly. She quickly walked forward blocking him from leaving the living room.

"I didn't mean to do it…" She admitted but he skillfully looked somewhere else. "I didn't mean to hurt you or Rin…It's not what you think."

"You didn't hurt me." He lied, though he wasn't sure if she hurt him, or if he had hurt himself.

"I just…I guess I thought Rin would end up solving the problem herself, she was so close with Sesshomaru and…"

"Kagome…" He stated while slipping his hands into his slacks. He still had them on from earlier. "Why are you telling me this?" He asked. Her mouth fell open and everything that she wanted to say or had to say disappeared. "You don't owe me an apology." He said while walking past her. She was too shocked to go after him. She was stuck in her spot. He walked down the couple of stairs towards his jacket. He was going to go comfort Rin now. That's what he should have been doing. It would have been a lot better than being here facing her. He wasn't ready for that.

He was beginning to pull on his coat when he sensed her coming closer to him. He hated how mixed his feelings were. He knew he didn't want to get too close to her. He had a very good reason for why he wanted to keep his distance, but he wasn't mad. He was afraid that she would take his indifference as anger, it wasn't until she stood near him did he realize that he was in fact mad. He was lying to himself. He didn't want to be angry at her. He really didn't but he was. He didn't want her touching him or getting near him, because when she admitted she had feelings for him, and he came to terms with everything. He realized that he had feelings for her too…he felt something for her that he never felt for any other woman. He was trying to get that through his head, and just like that she punched him square in the chest. That's how it felt like. He felt bruised. It took so much for him to muster the energy to confront his own feelings, and when he did he ran to her, and there she was with Sesshomaru.

So even though she was standing there, and she was the one who hurt him in a way no one could ever. He still couldn't stop the array of emotions that came over him. He couldn't calm them, he wanted to still be with her, but he was so angry at the same time. He knew he wasn't going to show that anger, because it was hidden somewhere that wouldn't come out. He walked towards the door, placing hands into his pockets, feeling for his hotel key and anything else he might need. Kagome just stared at him and as he walked closer to leave she moved in as well. "Inuyasha…" She said softly and he sighed.

"Please stop it." He said and it startled her. "Stop with everything….you don't owe me an apology…you know who you owe an apology to?" He snapped turning to face her. "Rin…because she's been obsessing over my idiot brother for years now, and she's the one crying. I'm not. I'm fine….I just…I came back to tell you that this….we….It's not going to work." He could automatically. He could see the devastation on her face and he felt bad. He felt more than bad; he didn't want to hurt her. He couldn't help it. He was just…he was hurt. "I'm sorry…." He said and the smell of tears emerged, but they weren't just tears they were hers, and he felt worse. "But I was going to tell you this before any of this happened, but I'm your boss…I can't be with you, and I don't want to." He lied and he could see what it did to her, but he didn't stop. "So…it's good that you're switching branches." He said, and with that she walked further.

"I can… I can explain that." She said as tears fell down her face. "I didn't mean to, I was hurt…after I admitted how I felt I was hurt too…" She said and he put a hand out wanting to silence her.

"Yeah and it's the best choice you've made." He said. She shook her head and he sighed. "Kagome…I'm not hurt. you are." He stated. "Can you…can you just be my secretary?" He asked while turning around. He pulled open the door for a moment. "For the rest of the trip…nothing more than that, and then when we get back…you can leave." He said and with that he opened the door and just left.

Even though she felt her legs giving out she still ran out. She still couldn't just leave it alone. "So…" She said while pushing tears off her face. "So that's how you feel…so that's what you needed time to think about…" She asked, but he didn't hesitate. He just continued walking and she moved forward. "So that's it…?" she asked, "I admit I love you and….you just want to…this is it?" She asked and he stopped in his spot when he heard the 'L' word. She had just said she had feelings for him that was it. Plenty girls did, but he knew that she would complicate everything with that one declaration. In the back of his mind he sort of knew she loved him, and that's why his emotions were in such chaos. It made him want to go back and kiss her, but he couldn't get past it. None of it, not what happened, not his feelings. He just couldn't. "You kissed me." She mumbled while walking forward… "You're telling me it's over. All of it and you want me to just be a secretary." He said suddenly. "You want me to just be that, nothing else, after everything…"

"Yeah…" he said while turning around. He paused when he saw her face. "I'm sorry that I kissed you, and if I could. I'd take it back, but you've found something better in my brother." He said and he turned again, and she stared away from him. She looked away and she felt herself begin crying. She had been doing it before, but not to this point. He left her there going down the stairs instead of the elevator, and she walked over to her door. She didn't bother going in, she just leaned her head against the door and cried. She couldn't stop herself. All her life she had one goal. She wanted to work hard and make something of her life. She ignored her mom's pleads, she didn't convert to her sister's ways. She got all the way to the brink with no guy to distract her, and she fell. She fell hard for him. No other guy did she fall harder for, and even though she had a million and one feelings for different guys. She never had it for anyone like Inuyasha. And he said it wasn't going to work. He was ending it.

She was so engulfed with herself she didn't notice the door to the elevators opening. She didn't even care who saw her. She felt so awful, way more awful then she ever felt in her life. She banged her head against the door while letting herself slide to the floor. She had her hands on her face now, so she didn't notice someone standing silently next to her. It wasn't until she felt a draft did she look up. Someone had dropped her coat on the floor near her. She was shocked to see Sesshomaru standing over top of her.

"You look a mess." He stated and she pushed tears off her face. He looked her over momentarily. He didn't know why he was doing this. He didn't understand why he had to be the one to fix her when she was broken. He crouched down suddenly, and she sat up. "What did I tell you?" He said and she looked away at that. "Did he do exactly what I said he would?"

"Leave me alone." She said and he sighed while standing up and walking towards his room. He grabbed his key and slid it in the door.

"So what are you going to do? Just sit there feeling low?" He asked and she shrugged not wanting to speak to him. "Listen…I'm going to put some of my stuff away, but I have a dinner reservation later tonight. If you want you can join me." He said and she still looked away from him. She sniffed deeply before standing up suddenly. She felt so dumb for crying in front of him. She could remember what he told her in the limo. It sunk in completely and it made her start thinking. Was he telling the truth? Did he really mean he would treat her better? She shook her head realizing how stupid she was being. Inuyasha didn't treat her badly, he never did, and she was the one who messed up. He waited patiently for her to speak and she just nodded.

"It's for nine…I'll stop by and we can go." He said and she stared at him as he made his way into his room.

"Wait…" She said halting him, and he paused turning around. She didn't know why she was doing this. She really didn't, but she was. "Can I come in?" She asked and he paused for a moment. He didn't show it on his face, but he was beyond shocked. He looked from the door to her.

"Of course…"

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A/N: I know half of the people reading this hates me. The other half love me lol! It's still a KAGXINU

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