Chapter 23: Lying to Sango
"It was from him, wasn't it?" Kagome asked Kanna once they were in the mall. They were in the dressing room of one of Kagome's favorite stores.
Kanna gulped. "Yes."
"He wants to break up with you?" Kagome made it seem like it was about Kanna and some boy rather than her and Naraku.
It took a couple of seconds for Kanna to realize what Kagome was talking about, but she eventually picked up. "Yeah. He said he's gonna break up with me if I don't give him what he wants. No coming back."
For some reason, Kagome knew that Kanna meant if she didn't give Naraku the information he wanted, that he would kill her. "That's horrible. He can't expect you to like everything he likes."
"Well, he's really the only boyfriend I've had for a while. In that, I mean he's the one I've kept for the longest." Kanna picked up a shirt and held it to herself in the mirror. She shook her head and put it back. She never thought anything looked good on her.
"That was pretty. Get it. And well, you've gotta get away from him. Break up with him before he breaks up with you." Kagome said.
Sango looked at the pair in confusion. She knew that they weren't talking about some boy, but she had no earthly idea what they were talking about.
Kanna's eyes got wide and she looked at Kagome. "You want me to break up with him?"
"No! Not like he's breaking up with you. Don't worry about it right now. We'll handle it. Alright?" Kagome smiled.
Kanna nodded. She trusted Kagome. She knew that out of everyone she knew, Kagome was the most genuine and when Kagome gave her word, it was final.
Leaving the mall, Kagome noticed that Sango hadn't said much to her. She knew it was because it seemed that she had become best friends with the new girl. Kagome thought for a second about what would get Sango out of the funk she was in. She knew that her best friend felt intimidated, but she also knew that I was better that Sango didn't know everything.
"How about we stop for ice cream on the way to the movies?" Kagome suggested.
"Sounds good to me!" Of course Inuyasha would agree when food was involved. That haynou could eat someone out of house and home if they let him.
Kagome's phone vibrated with a text message. Are we still on for tonight? It was from Sesshomaru.
Yes. As soon as everybody goes home, I will be over there. Kagome sent her reply and put her phone back in her purse. Sango saw the text message that Kagome had sent, but didn't see who she was sending it to.
"Where are you going?" Sango asked.
Kagome giggled and shrugged off the question with no real response. They all went to get ice cream, then headed to the movies. The entire time they were there, though, Sango felt like she was in danger of losing her best friend. On the way back to Kagome's house, Koga told everyone that he would be having a pool party the next day.
"Sounds cool. I'll be there!" Kagome said with a smile. She took everyone to their separate homes, or back to her house to get their own vehicle.
It was just Sango, Inuyasha, and Kagome at Kagome's house after everyone else had left. Kagome looked at the time on her phone. It was almost seven and Sesshomaru said he had plans for them starting at eight, so she had to get showered and dressed, then over there by seven-thirty. But she couldn't leave with Sango still there.
"What did you say you'd left over here Sango?" Kagome asked.
"Oh. My phone charger. But I can't find it." Sango pretended to look for the charger that she knew was in her overnight bag.
"Here." Kagome handed her own charger to Sango. "You can have mine. I'll just get another one."
Sango reluctantly took the charger from Kagome's hand.
"Yash, will you drop Sango off at home while I take a shower?" Kagome asked.
"Why can't you take me home after you take a shower?" Sango was suspicious.
"I have somewhere to be at seven-thirty." Kagome confessed.
"Where?" Sango pressed. "Is it a date?"
Kagome sighed. "Sango…yes. It's a date. Inuyasha and I are going out on a date."
Sango squealed. "I knew you two would get together eventually!" She'd conveniently forgotten about the text message she'd seen Kagome send earlier. "Is this what you've been hiding from me?"
"Uh…yeah. I just had to make sure that Inuyasha was the one…and I think he is." Kagome grabbed Inuyasha's hand and held it in her own.
"Oh alright. Even though you could've told me earlier. Inuyasha doesn't have to take me home. My mom's around the corner, I'll just have her pick me up." Sango said, pressing some buttons on her phone, then calling her mother.
Kagome sighed and looked at Inuyasha. He smirked and she shook her head. As Inuyasha and Sango waited downstairs, Sango wore a huge smile on her face.
"So, when did you two make it official?" She asked.
"Uh…not too long ago." Inuyasha didn't want to give an answer just in case Sango asked Kagome the same question and received a different answer. He wasn't a complete idiot like his brother believed him to be.
"Wow. I can't believe this! And it's been a secret for so long!" Sango was excited. "Koga is really gonna hate you now. He's had his eye on Kags for a while now. Well, most of the dudes at school are gonna hate you."
"Wait at school? I don't think Kagome wants everyone to know." Inuyasha swallowed.
"Oh whatever. Kags will be alright." Sango flicked her wrist at him. "People have to know that she's off the market. You wouldn't want guys flirting with her in your face now would you?"
"Sango I really don't think you should tell anyone." He heard a car pull up outside.
"Yeah sure. I'm about to go." Sango walked out of Kagome's house.
Kagome came from downstairs just minutes after Sango left. She was wearing a silk blue dress that hugged every one of her curves. Her silver heels made her legs look longer than they were. Inuyasha was speechless. "What did Sango say?"
Inuyasha finally found his voice. "She's telling the whole school."
Kagome sighed. "She can only keep certain things to herself. Secrets like this she feels like she has to tell. Let's go."
"Where are you and Sesshomaru going?" Inuyasha asked.
Kagome closed the door to her car. "I don't know." She used her rearview mirror to apply some lipstick before pulling out of the driveway and heading to her lover's house.
"You look nice Kags." Inuyasha told her.
Kagome smiled. "Thanks Yash."
Upon arriving at Sesshomaru's home, Kagome checked herself in the mirror, making sure that everything was ok. Sesshomaru greeted her at the door with a hug and a kiss. "You look delicious." He whispered in her ear.
Kagome's knees buckled with Sesshomaru's breath breathing down her neck. "You don't look too bad yourself."
Sesshomaru was wearing a crisp silver shirt, and it was tucked into some nicely pressed black slacks. His long hair was pulled back into a low ponytail.
"You two need to get a room." Inuyasha said, walking past the couple.
"We need to leave now to make our reservations for dinner." Sesshomaru said, grabbing Kagome's hand.
"Alright. Where are we going?" Kagome asked.
"It's a surprise." Sesshomaru smiled and kissed Kagome's cheek.
In Sesshomaru's car, the couple talked about their day, and Kagome told Sesshomaru of the things she'd learned about Kanna.
"That is truly tragic, but the bastard Naraku is still out to hurt you. I will not let this happen." Sesshomaru said darkly.
Kagome smiled. She liked that he wanted to protect her, but she could take care of herself. "Well, Kanna's on our side now. So that should get us a bit on insight to Naraku's plans."
"Are you sure that she will not harm you?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Sweetheart, she couldn't lay one finger on me. Most people can't sense her, but I've found a way to." Kagome smiled. "You're so cute when you worry."
Sesshomaru playfully glared at Kagome.
"You haven't told me where we're going." Kagome said. They'd been driving for almost an hour, and Kagome wasn't sure she knew of any restaurants in the direction they were heading.
"We are going outside of the city of Tokyo to a nice place that I know." Was all Sesshomaru gave away. "Relax my love."
It was nine-thirty by the time they reached a small building with a few cars parked out front. "Where are we?"
"A very nice Italian restaurant that I happen to enjoy." Sesshomaru opened her car door for her, taking her hand and leading her inside.
"And you brought us far away from any lurking eyes." Kagome put it together.
Sesshomaru smirked. "You've got it." They reached the podium where they were taken to their seats by a very handsome young male. He eyed Kagome more times than one, and Sesshomaru noticed it.
"Is this table suitable for you Mr. Taisho?" The young male asked.
"Yes. This will do just fine." Sesshomaru said, his irritation showing in his voice.
Kagome placed a soothing hand on his arm in an attempt to calm him down. Sesshomaru looked at her and nodded, pulling her chair out for her. The couple sat down and Sesshomaru ordered the finest wine they had. The young male who'd led them to their table nodded his head, leaving to retrieve their drink.
"He's adorable." Kagome commented, absently watching him walk away.
"He's annoying. And obviously doesn't know his place." Sesshomaru growled.
"You know, when you growl it's so sexy." Kagome said, licking her lips.
Sesshomaru instantly felt his pants growing a bit tighter. They wouldn't last very long in the restaurant. He knew that. He only hoped that they'd make it completely through dinner.