I Won't Wait Forever!
By: Inuyasha4ev
Chapter 7: A date to remember
"My, you look ravishing today, Lady Kagome." Totosai complimented, ringing up her several books.
Kagome smiled gratefully at him, smoothing her hands over the dark blue fabric of her kimono. "Thank you. I was just picking up some things before I head over to the center. I'm having a bachelorette auction. Would you like to come bid on me, Totosai?" She asked flirtingly, taking her bag.
Totosai laughed. "I doubt an old man like me would be any fun for you. I hope that you bring in a lot of money for your charity though."
Giggling, she waved and made her way to the center. Upon entering, she growled low in her throat when she noticed that the decorating service wasn't anywhere near done. "What the hell?! Yura!"
"Lady Kagome!" The dark haired demoness scrambled to her Lady and dropped to her knees before her.
"Stand." Kagome commanded sternly, waiting for her to obey. "Listen, I only left for thirty minutes and already you have allowed them to ruin things. We are way behind schedule and have less than an hour to prepare! I want more Sakura Blossoms over there! Less lights over there! Lower my green screen, onegai! Light the candles on the tables! And where the hell are my caterers?!"
"The caterers are less than five minutes away, Lady Kagome. And everyone is working as hard and fast as they can." She stroked Kagome's arm. "My Lady, remain calm. I know how patient and kind you are. You always overwork yourself and stress yourself over these events."
Kagome nodded. "I know." Lifting her head, she sniffed the air, "Ah, the caterers have arrived. Splendid. And it smells like they have everything I asked for. Soup, noodles, sake, wine, baked chicken, pork, beef…" She sniffed again, whirling around to glare at the head chef, Tsubaki. "Tsubaki, where is my raw meat?"
"I…I, um, my Lady…"
Flexing her claws, Kagome spoke with fake sorrow, sighing, "I'd hate to have to produce my own, if you catch my drift."
"Y-yes, my Lady.I do. Shiori, run out to get some. And hurry. The Lady of the West should not be kept waiting." Running her fingers through her black hair, Tsubaki bowed, "Right away, my Lady. Please, be patient."
(((((Skip to Auction)))))
"Thank you for your generous bid on Kikyo, Onigumo. 2,000,000 American dollars is the most we have ever received for and from one person." Miroku paused for applause. "Now, we move on to the last of the bachelorettes. My stunning friend…Lady Kagome Tashio!" he had never heard so much applause and howling for a person before. But this was Kagome. And she did look amazing. "Now, this lovely number is not only one of the most beautiful women in Japan, no one the planet, but she's the richest."
Kagome giggled, smacking him gently on the back of the head and cocking her hip to the side. She hadn't expected the howls and yells that followed her action.
"And such a curvaceous creature. Not to mention such well toned thighs." He slid a finger along her exposed thigh. -I have just shortened my life by over a thousand years. However…it was worth it.- "So, let's start the bidding at 500,000 American dollars!"
"Five hundred thousand!" Menomaru yelled, leaping to his feet.
"Six hundred thousand!" Hakudoshi shot up.
This continued for ten minutes, the bids going higher and higher, until, "Two million and five hundred thousand!"
"Two million and six hundred thousand!" Bankotsu finally bid.
Naraku smirked. "Two million and seven hundred thousand!"
Rising, Hiten bid, "Two million and nine hundred thousand!"
Miroku smiled broadly. "2,900,000 going once! Going-"
"3,000,000!" Bankotsu and Naraku called out at the same time.
Miroku froze. "Um, no on can go any higher?" There was a deafening silence. "Oooookay, Kagome, what do we do in this case?"
Leaning over to whisper in his ear, Kagome said, "It's never happened before. I'll the go on one date with the two of them. I have a horrible migraine. Let's just get this over with."
"Alright. Kagome has decided that we should combine your bids, and both of you will share a date with her. So if we combine that, we get 6,000,000! Can you two come up here for a picture?! Come stand near your date!"
Bankotsu walked up, glaring at Naraku as he cleared his throat. "Actually, I am here on behalf of Lord Sesshomaru Tashio."
Kagome's jaw dropped. "What?" She hissed, venom leaking from her voice.
"My lord sent me to bid on you, my Lady."
"Say 'Irony.'" Miroku smiled and snapped the picture.
SsSsSsSs
Sesshomaru exhaled exasperatedly as he left the room where his meeting had been held. He was tired of conversing with idiots. All he wanted was to hold a conversation with his mate. His mate! That's right! She should have found out by now that he had paid for her! Pulling out his headset, he climbed into the car and called her.
Sango rushed to Kagome, handing her her headset. "It's ringing, Kag. And you, pervert, come with me!" She grabbed Miroku's ear and dragged him backstage, ignoring his whimpers.
"Lady Kagome Tashio speaking." She answered coldly, stalking off the stage and sitting at one of the now empty tables.
"Lord Sesshomaru Tasio calling, my dear wife." Sesshomaru couldn't help but smirk at hearing her oh-so-tempting growl.
Kagome clawed the table. "Sesshomaru! I said that I needed time to think! What gave you the idiotic, mistake of an idea to buy a date with me?!"
Sesshomaru drove silently for a second. He hadn't expected her to be so angry, so furious. But he couldn't stand to be away from her any longer, couldn't stand the thought of someone else going out with her. No. She was his. "Kagome, it was not my intention to anger you so."
She sighed, stringing her hand through her ebony locks. "Alright, Sesshomaru. I assume you found out about the location and time from Jaken. I will have to remember to murder the pest soon. His blood tastes and smells so delicious for such an ugly creature. It made me wish I hadn't resurrected him." She laughed fondly at the memory of the entertainment.
"You killed Jaken." After contemplating no more than a second, he growled softly, "Kagome, this Sesshomaru's Tensaiga is not to be used so lightly."
"Sorry." She laughed harder, sighing gently afterwards. "He just kept annoying me. I've only had to do it twice. After the second time, he began to fear me."
Sesshomaru chuckled. "I have done so myself to silence my anger."
"Speaking of anger, I've got some bad news for you."
Sesshomaru grimaced, pulling into his garage. "Proceed."
Kagome took a deep breath. "There's good news too. The good news, the date is tomorrow at seven at the new restaurant next to my favorite mall."
"Hn. The bad news."
"Naraku's bid was equale to yours, so he'll be joining us." Kagome frowned after the phone line went silent for fifteen minutes. "Sesshoamru? Are you okay?"
"Hn. We will see each other tomorrow. Until then." Snatching the headpiece from his ear, he melted it in his hands. "Damn that Narake! She is mine and only mine!" He slammed his car door and stormed to his offive. Naraku could not and would not have her.
SsSsSsSs
"I didn't know you wer so funny, Naraku-sama." Kagome laughed at his last comment.
"Well, my dear," he rode his foot up her leg, smirking his infamous smirk when she jumped slightly, "I am full of surprised…So, tell me of yourself."
Kagome shrugged elegantly. "What is there to tell?"
Naraku lifted a brow. "Come now. I hardly know you, my sweet Kagome. There must be something you can tell me. Begin with your parents."
"My parents? Well, my mother was murdered when I was…eight. I have a theory as to her murderer, but I am unsure. I love my father, though I must admit he is useless when looking at a pretty face. I hate my stepmother for various reasons." She took a deep breath and sigh, fighting again her unshed tears. "Conivving wench got rid of me the second she could."
"Oh." Was all he could say as he stroked her hand. "I am here…that is, if you ever need to speak." He leaned forward to kiss her, backing away slowly after he heard a growl. "Ah, Sesshomaru, how nice of you to join us."
"Hn. Halfling. Kagome." Sesshomaru kissed her cheek and took his seat, placing his order.
(((((skip ahead an hour/Kag's POV)))))
I fork at my plate while Sesshomaru and Naraku spar verbally. I've never been so embarrassed, angry, annoyed, and flattered. Thankfully enough, we're in the smoking section, meaning Sess and I have to mask our senses.
(AN: May seem irrelevant, but that has much to do with the story.)
Looking up, I notice that the two of them have each other by the neck. "Will you ignorant bastards stop?"
Stunned, they turn to me, releasing each other in the process. "Kagome…"
"No. I don't want to hear a word." Closing my eyes, I drown my annoyance in a ladylike gulp of tea. "Kami, I have a migraine." Slapping Sesshomaru's hand away from my temples, I glare. "Don't."
Naraku groans when his phone rings. "Excuse me."
I growl at my husband the second Naraku is gone. "what the hell is your problem?"
He scoffs. "My problem? I have none."
"You do. Are you that jealous? You could've killed him. I doubt he could kill you. I mean, honestly, Naraku and I don't have a relationship."
Naraku strolls back to the table, interrupting before Sesshomaru can retort. "Kagome, my darling, forgive me. I must leave. You see, my beloved daughter, Kagura, has been hospitalized. I worry so much. I am needed."
I hold up my hand. "Say no more. I understand completely, and it's so sweet of you to go check on her." I glance at Sesshomaru when he snorts.
"Thank you for understanding. How about I make it up to you? Lunch at noon tomorrow?" he asks with a charming smile.
"I'd love to, Naraku."
"Perfect. Until then, my bibou." He lowers his lips to mine, lingering a while before moving away. "Good day, Kagome. Lord Tashio." He turns and struts out, leaving me to blush in a girly manner and stare after him.
Sesshomaru snarls. "Women, This Sesshomaru is here."
My head snaps to him, and I wipe my lips with a hankerchief. "O-oh, I'm s-sorry. Did you say something, Sessy?" Did I just call him-
"Sessy?" He asks with an elevated brow.
I wipe my face free of emotion. "Y-you are hearing things." I close my eyes and purr softly as he strokes one of my hands delicately.
He purrs back. "Tell me, how are you and Yasahiro?"
"Yasa is fine. And I'm fine. We're moving into a new home in a few weeks. It's a beautiful house. Four bedrooms. Three bathrooms. A gourmet kitchen. Spacious closets. I can't wait and neither can Yasahiro. Oh, and I have these." I take some papers from the small brief case I brought and hand them to him. As he reads them, his hand tightens around my own, his thumb still caressing.
"You simply said you needed time." He whispers softly. "Time does not require a divorce, Kagome."
I nod. "But I do, Sesshomaru. I require a divorce."
He shakes his head. "Why? Tell me why you wish to leave, Kagome. I've told you. You and Yasahiro are needed in my life."
"You know why, Sesshomaru." I pull out a pen as he finishes the last of several pages. "Sign them please. I assure you, everything I ask for is reasonable."
He grips the pen in his hand, refusing to so much as look at me. Scribbling his name and initials, he slaps the pen onto the table and sits silently.
"Thank you for making this so easy for me. I truly appreciate it…Sessy." Standing, I kiss his head and exit the restaurant, paying the check as I go.
(((((Third Person)))))
Sesshomaru dug his claws into the table. No. That hadn't happened. That couldn't. It wasn't supposed to happen. Why had it happened?! He shot up, racing out of the restaurant as a ball of demon energy, not stopping until he reached his office. His heart clenched as he ripped his chairs and books to shreds.
A broken howl tore through his throat as he dropped to his knees, covering his face with his hands. His woman was actually gone. It would be official in a few days. She wasn't coming back as he thought. Hugging himself, he realized that he would never hold her and she wouldn't hold him.
Her mating mark had not and most likely wouldn't appear. He had bit into her neck the first time they truly made love, days ago. And it still hadn't appeared on her neck, though it had on his. Because he accepted her as his mate. She had yet to accept him. And if she didn't soon, his mark would disappear. He had two months. If not, they would not be together.
His eyes widened, and he fell to the floor, gasping for air. His heart felt as though it was being ripped from his very chest. They would not be together! They would not give Yasahiro another brother.
He was trying to push himself up off the ground, only to be brought down by the pain when another came. What if she fell in love with Naraku? And she had his…his spiderling?
He couldn't bear the pain. Dragging himself to a wine cooler across the room, he snatched a bottle and took a sip, feeling his pain dull. After more sips, he could stand. And after a large gulp, he could move, completely free of pain. But his heart was still heavy.
Sesshomaru stood on the balcony, staring out at the night sky. "Kagome, you will be mine. I will make it so. You will know that I love you and that I am sorry for all of the pain I have caused. Until then, ignore Naraku's tricks and foul play. He could never care for you as well as I can. Wait for my, my beloved. Love me."