Chapter 2
-
Inuyasha was rendered speechless.
Though that didn't stop the unanimous gasp that flowed through their audience. Some were calling Kagome a slut, knowing that she had been crushing on Inuyasha just days before and now was going out with his brother. Others sighed enviously at the affection they showed for one another.
And a choice few sneered in disgust.
In Kagome's mind she was livid and embarrassed at the fact that he had kissed her outright in front of all her fellow classmates.
"Alright! Go Kagome!" Eri shouted from the depths of the crowd that was scattered around them. She could hear Yuka giggle and finally—finally Sesshomaru pulled away.
He flicked her chin and hugged her. She could feel her face turning beet red. What had possessed him to act so—so—unlike him?
"Man, you lost one sexy chick," she heard one of Inuyasha's friends comment. It was most likely Kouga.
Inuyasha growled. "You're such a slut. Going from one brother to the next."
Kagome opened her mouth to defend herself but Sesshomaru beat her to it. "It's pitiful dear brother, to degrade someone who has chosen to move on so quickly. She's a smart girl for getting over you, whelp."
"Shut up!" Inuyasha yelled.
By now the crowd had doubled.
"Ignore my brother Kagome. Let us leave," Sesshomaru said calmly and pulled her away from the crowd.
She concluded that was the most embarrassing thing to happen in her whole life but it had felt so—good.
-
-
-
-
-
Kagome's phone was ringing off the hook the entire night. It had actually been very awkward during the ride home. Sure, Sesshomaru's car was nice but neither of them said a word. The only noise was the radio and even that was barely audible.
Finally she picked it up, tired of the persistent whining the contraption produced. "Hello?" she asked irked.
"Hi Kagome it's Sango."
Kagome's brows furrowed in befuddlement; what would Sesshomaru's personal assistant want with her?
"I know this is unexpected but I have some news."
Kagome snapped out of her daze. "Sorry yeah, go ahead."
Before Sango could speak Eri and Yuka walked through her bedroom door. They noticed she was on the phone and indulged themselves in Kagome's hidden stash of chocolate, which earned them a glare from Kagome.
"Well, somehow the press got a whiff of the whole Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, and you love triangle. Now before you say anything, they haven't posted any articles because of the large sum of money we're paying them to keep their mouths shut," Sango explained with a sigh.
"But by doing this we're cutting our monthly payments short and some of the models refuse to work for less money. We need to make a deal with you…"
Kagome sat up. "What kind of deal?"
"Well…you need to actually become Sesshomaru's girlfriend."
-
-
-
-
-
"What is the meaning of this?" Sesshomaru asked, barging into Sango's humble office unannounced; quite upset at the news he had just received from someone other than Sango.
"What is the meaning of what?" Sango asked calmly, laying her phone on the stack of papers next to her.
"Why is there whispers following me everywhere I go? Who told them I was dating that—human," he spat out the last word as if it were poison. The kiss had done nothing good for the youkai, in fact, he remembered wanting to rid himself of her taste the whole ride home.
Sango matched his cold stare. "One word…Publicity. This gets out and you become 'Mr. Good Guy' for dating someone who is "below" you. The press already knows about it and frankly, I'm not going to have your boss waste money paying them to keep quiet."
Sesshomaru growled. "You're lucky you've been getting me good gigs lately or I would fire you."
Sango smiled sweetly at him, which only irked him further.
He turned to storm out of the room when her voice reached his ears and he didn't even have to turn around to know she was grinning ear to ear. "You pick Kagome up tomorrow at three."
-
-
-
-
-
"Why me?" Kagome asked stuffing a piece of chocolate into her mouth. She sighed and then instantly turned on Eri and Yuka.
"This is your fault!" she said jabbing her finger towards the two unsuspecting girls accusingly.
"How is it our fault!" Eri protested. "I'd do anything to be you right now!"
"Seriously," Yuka agreed, lying back on the bed.
"Why? He's a self-centered, arrogant pretty boy!" Kagome said angrily flopping down on the bed next to Yuka, causing Yuka's body to jump up slightly at the sudden weight applied to the bed.
Eri sighed and rolled her eyes, grabbing for another piece of chocolate. "He's hot Kagome. You know it. I know it. Yuka knows it. Stop being so pretentious and suck it up. In any account, I think you should be thanking us."
Kagome pouted. "Fine—but I'm not treating him with respect when Inuyasha's not around."
Yuka groaned. "Kagome. Get over him! He's not worth it!"
Kagome chose to ignore them and searched through her videos. "What do you want to watch."
Eri and Yuka gave defeated glances to one another.
-
-
-
-
-
"I swear," Kagome said testily. "If there is one single picture of me and him on that magazine, I will scream."
Eri slapped her arm with an exaggerated roll of the eyes. "C'mon, I'll pay for it." Eri flipped back her dark blue hair before continuing to the store. Yuka followed in tow, giving Kagome no choice but to follow as well.
"Hi," Yuka said with a smile to the cashier.
"Hello," the boy greeted.
"Can I get a copy of that magazine right there—Hojo," she said pointing to the stack of gossip behind him.
Hojo nodded. "Of course, anything else I can do for you ladies?" he asked, looking pointedly at Kagome.
"No," Kagome said softly.
"Yeah," Eri said with a grin. "We get to meet her boyfriend soon so we need to hurry—if you will. Thanks."
Kagome poked Eri in the side, glaring at her. Hojo's face fell, his expression becoming disappointed.
"Say…isn't this you right here?" Hojo said pointing to a picture of her and Sesshomaru.
As Kagome promised—
She screamed.
-
-
-
-
-
"Waiting for your slut?" Inuyasha asked, wrapping his arm around the girl who stood next to him. Sesshomaru noticed she and Kagome looked very much alike—it was their eyes that dealt them a different hand. While Kagome's eyes were full of life—this girl's were sickly and pale—despite the radiant auburn.
"As a matter of fact, yes."
Inuyasha was amused—to say the least. That and a bit surprised his brother hadn't threatened to tear out his throat on the insult he produced towards Kagome.
"Hello Sesshomaru," Kikyo purred, releasing herself from Inuyasha's grasp. Inuyasha stared at her incredulously. She was flirting with his brother right in front of him! Inuyasha growled.
"Now whose girlfriend is the slut," Sesshomaru quipped, causing Kikyo to gasp and run back to Inuyasha, who only pushed her away.
Sesshomaru didn't even bother to excuse himself as he saw Kagome exit the building.
-
-
-
-
-
Kagome mentally groaned when she saw Sesshomaru make his way towards her. Sure, he was hot, just as Eri had concluded earlier but he was way too—apathetic for her taste.
"Hello Kagome," he greeted, bending down to kiss her forehead. She sighed and kept walking.
He growled and followed after her. "What is the problem?" he snarled.
"Nothing—can we just go."
"You should be lucky I'm willing to do this for free—if you don't cooperate I will ruin you," he hissed into her ear. He caught her by the waist and continued to walk. "I have the power to do that Kagome."
Kagome shuttered. He stopped walking; making sure Inuyasha was in view before bending down to kiss her once again. Again, he had caught her off guard. She pushed him away.
"Stop it," she hissed.
He let go of her with a glare and walked to his car. She picked up her speed; afraid he'd leave her behind.
She quickly hopped into the car, Sesshomaru refusing to speak; not that speaking was a normal thing to do for the youkai…well, that and kissing her. Her phone rang, halfway to her house.
Kagome picked up her phone and put it to her ear, Sesshomaru giving her side glances.
"Hello?" Pause. "Hi mom…sure." Slight pause. "Okay…Bye." She hung up the phone and looked over to Sesshomaru.
"Mom wants you to have dinner with us. Though, I don't know why," she muttered under her breath, hoping her hadn't heard but much to her dismay he had indeed heard her.
"Are you saying I am not good with people?"
"That's exactly what I'm saying," she replied, keeping her eyes ahead of her.
"I see, well I will just have to prove you wrong won't I now?"
"I suppose," she said with a smile. She came to the conclusion he wasn't so bad. Just merely needed a few tweaks in his personality. His body though—that could just stay how it was.
Perfect.
-
-
-
-
-
"You can always go home," Kagome said as they pulled up to the shrine. Sesshomaru nodded.
"That would be impolite, human. I was invited so I will go—unless of course you would like me to spread false rumors about yourself."
"What is with you and that threat?" Kagome muttered under her breath. "You're always saying that—what would you say anyways?"
"I would tell them the truth. You are a whore."
Kagome gaped at him. She bit her bottom lip and tried to remain calm, though the urge to slam him was overbearing. Her hand twitched in per agony of being kept restrained from connecting with his pretty face.
"Y-you…how so?" she asked.
"You like my half brother. Nearly a day after you admit that to him you come to me," he quipped, exiting the car. She followed in suit not really caring if he would have opened the door for her or not.
"It wasn't by free will, mind you."
"Ah, but you are satisfied in your choice, no?"
"No!"
She could have sworn she saw the ghost of a grin fall upon his lips. It was unnerving how much he could irk her in a mere sentence.
Kagome hadn't realized she had made it to the door, Sesshomaru knocking politely. She eyes him suspiciously. "What are you up to?"
He didn't answer and the door opened to reveal her mother.
"Hello you two!" Mrs. Higurashi greeted. "Come on in!"
She obviously didn't seem to notice the tension between the two.
-
-
A/N: Wow, so I was surprised at how many reviews I got for the second chapter--yay! Anyways, sorry this chapter so short, and sorry if Sesshy's a bit OCC. I hope you liked it though and I will be updating my other stories--TOMORROW--I am wayyy too tired to do anything--dance wore me out completely. Never go to bed at one before the day of your try outs (for whatever activity) it just doens't help. Uggh. Review.