a/n: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Note to self: typing on an extremely bumpy highway for more than three hours is so NOT COOL! (I'm ready to kill Saskatchewan for its low budget road repairs, grrr) Anyways, here is my update, sorry it took so long.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha

Ch.4

Shortly after the arrival of the invitation, a special delivery had arrived for Kagome Higurashi, almost causing Gabriel and Sango to melt in jealously. Inside the package was an elegant black dress that glittered in the light, and seemed like water to the fingers touch. Gabriel, ready to pass out, had ordered Kagome the rest of the day off. There was no argument.

"You are one lucky shit girl…" Gabriel said awed, "look at that dress!" she squealed in excitement, Kagome was speechless.

"Holy shit Kagome…what did you do at the club while I was at the bar?" Sango whispered, the room had been in complete and utter silence for a few moments as they all stared at the dress.

"I just danced…" Kagome mumbled as a customer came in, ruining the canvas of awe. Sango snapped to service and Gabriel did too, handing Kagome her bag.

"What are you doing?" Kagome asked confused as Sango gave her a smile.

"You're going home to get ready!" Gabriel said simply. "And that's an order. The ball is tonight!"

"What?!" Kagome's eyes widened and she grabbed the faxed invitation to look at the date. "Oh my god! It is tonight!" she grabbed the bag and box containing the dress then turned to look at her boss. "Thank you!"

"Get! Shoo!" Gabriel sighed, half laughing; Sango finished with her customer and was laughing too, only to notice her friend still wore her work attire.

"Kagome your apron!" Sango laughed as Kagome tossed the white apron over her shoulder and ran out to call a taxi.

-Later that night, 6:30-

"I don't know Sango…" Kagome was standing in front of her long mirror, looking pale faced at the dress. She felt like she was going to throw up every time she saw the silky fabric pulled up against her skin. Sango was standing admiringly behind her now that she had finished with Kagome's makeup. Being the friend she was, Sango had ran over as soon as her shift at the café was done to help Kagome prepare. It was a good thing too because Kagome had been panicking and running around the apartment in a mess looking for shoes.

"Stop worrying! You'll be fine." She cooed, and then walked out of the room to answer the ringing phone in the living room, throwing Kagome a comforting smile as she left. Kagome gave a weak smile after her, and then turned back to the mirror.

The black silk dress Sesshomaru had given her was everything but comforting...it was strapless, and dipped far down in the back with strings interconnecting over it, showing off her bare back. It also had a long slit that slithered all the way up to her thigh. The only things she didn't mind about the dress, was the decent neckline, and how the material glittered when she spun.

In the bottom of the package, that had once contained the dress, there had also been a glittering silver and diamond necklace, and matching earrings. Kagome had almost fainted at the mere sight of them, but Sango told her that she had to stay standing so she wouldn't mess up her hair.

"Kagome?" Sango walked back into the room.

"Yes?" Kagome's voice was shaky a bit and Sango noticed, sighing.

"Drink this." She handed her a glass of water, and moved her over to the bed. "I want you to take deep breaths. Where is the Kagome I know? The one that dragged me to clubs to innocently flirt with guys and dance with anyone she wished too?" Kagome sat quietly on the bed, avoiding her friends gaze.

She ditched when she found out that this guy wanted more than a dance… "I don't know…"

"Listen, Kagome we've been friends since…well…ever, and I know what your thinking, so stop trying to hide it." Kagome looked at her friend, a small terrified and yet sad expression filling her face, Sango smiled weakly to cheer her up. "You're going to have a blast tonight alright?" She grabbed her hands, forcing Kagome to look at her, "Just stop worrying! It may be your first time and all…but heck girl, live it! You've never been the person to back out of a challenge, so why are you cowering now? Don't let this guy's profile get to you, just imagine him as dance partner, and you'll be fine."

"But…Sango! He was my dance partner! And we were never supposed to see each other again, you know the way I dance sometimes…I get carried away and…and look at this dress! He obviously thought something of that night else he wouldn't have sent me this dress." She motioned quickly to the elegant dress she was wearing.

"Honestly Kagome, I like that dress, and it looks beautiful on you," Kagome scowled, knowing Sango was right, but she didn't want to loose the one thing that she was grasping at from a complaining point of view. "And as for you two never hooking up again afterwards," Sango rose her brow, holding in a laugh, "I think it's you're fault for challenging him to a dance."

"What? I didn't! That's just how and who I am!" Sango shook her head laughing.

"Yeah well you got yourself into this one, so you may as well carry it through." Kagome opened her mouth to protest. "No buts, ands, or ors!" Sango laughed and Kagome glared at her.

It was seven o'clock as Sesshomaru stepped out of his limousine to get Kagome. He had had Ayame look her house address up for him, and now he looked up unto the run down apartment building with distaste. How could she live like this? He thought to himself but then snapped out of it as the door to it opened to reveal the most beautiful creature he had ever seen.

Kagome stood with her hair half tied up, half let down, with simple yet elegant curls. The black dress clung decently to her body, illuminating her curves and making her skin as soft looking as snow. It was strapless, and had a decent neckline, showing off a little cleavage, his beast growled at how good it looked on her. When Ayame had shown it to him in the catalogue he was already impressed, but now he was drooling. The material shined like liquid diamonds in the light given from the street lamp above, and as she spun, he saw the small strings that crossed down the deep cut that revealed her bare back, and the high slit that went up to her thigh. He was also happy that she had worn the necklace and earrings he had bought, his personal touch; they glittered almost as brilliantly as the dress. Her ankles were crossed with a similar string pattern as the dress that connected to her high heeled shoes. He looked hungrily up and down her body.

"You look beautiful," he said, walking over to her and holding out his hand, she took it and he lead her to the limo. She smiled, trying to ignoring the lustful look in his golden eyes, but feeling unnerved by it at the same time.

"Thanks. It seemed the right attire to wear since it mysteriously showed up at my work today." He smirked and opened the door for her to slide in.

"I was hoping you'd wear it." He said, his voice becoming a seductive low as he slid in beside her. The atmosphere changed instantly from casual to lustful as his gaze settled on her, his eyes wandering up and down her form. "It looks good on you." Kagome shifted uncomfortably, but pushed her nervousness aside when he moved closer to her; he seemed to notice her timid ness and smirked.

"Come on Kagome, after a whole night of basically having sex on the dance floor you still feel uncomfortable when I look at you?" Kagome looked at him coldly. Come on Kagome you can do this. Just like Sango said, you never back out of a challenge.

"Dancing is intimate for me, I'm sorry if I sent you the wrong impression." She said dully, regretting that she had come already. Why had she come? He was just a cocky, handsome, billionaire…so what? Damn Sango for forcing her out the door. She remembered Gabriel's words "Call him back and get laid girl!" …is that why she called him back?! Kagome smacked herself mentally, stupid stupid stupid…

"Then dance with me again. Tonight." Kagome came out of her daze to see Sesshomaru looking at her with his golden orbs. "That is what a ball is for right?" Kagome stared at him blankly. Just dance? …is that all he wants?

He seemed to guess what she was thinking and scoffed softly, "Just because you said no to me giving you a ride home that night does not mean that I'm going to stop trying to get you in my bed Kagome. But I'll wait a little longer if I have to." Wow he's blunt. She thought, surprised he had said so much, but still not trusting him.

Before she could say anything he leaned in quickly and captured her lips in his own, kissing her passionately, but pulling away just as soon as he had started. Kagome was still in shock as she felt the limo stop, and Sesshomaru step out, holding out his hand for her again like he had done no more than ten minutes earlier at her apartment. There was a mischievous smirk on his face, and she nervously accepted. I never back out of a challenge…

a/n: finally! The damn chapter is over! After months of struggling and thousands of mind blocks! falls onto a bed of pillows and sighs happily Please update! Ideas are welcome! The more updates the sooner it will be up hopefully.