Hey everyone. Thanks sooooo much for all the support, I really enjoy reading what you all think of the story. Here goes chap four, enjoy! (Don't own a thing!)
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"Do you plan on waking up anytime soon?" an annoyed Sango said to the sleeping Inuyasha.
"Not really, unlike you I don't go to an office everyday" Inuyasha replied.
It had been 2 months since Sango had met Inuyasha. In that time they had developed a good friendship which mostly revolved around Inuyasha leeching off Sango. He had done everything but actually moved in. He was at her apartment when she left for work and he was there when she got back. Sango had even given Inuyasha a key. All in all the two enjoyed each other's company. Inuyasha even slept over, in Kagome's room of course. And like every other morning for the past month and a half Sango was trying to kick him out.
"Maybe you should find a real job, then you could pay me back all the money you owe me for all the meals and other things I bought you." She continued
"I'll sleep on it." Not even all the words had passed his lips before he was asleep again.
Sango closed the door, grabbed the keys and exited her apartment.
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"Alright everyone, hope you remember we're on deadline!" The editor shouted at the obviously stressed reporters.
' Good thing I'm done with my stories. All that's left now is to correct them and turn them in' Sango thought with relief
"Don't forget, Kuranosuke is coming back today so lets make a good impression!" He continued
Immediately after finishing this statement Kuranosuke Takeda walked out of the elevator.
"Ahh, it's good to be back!" The overtly loud millionaire said.
The once overpowering sound of fingers striking keyboards had faded into silence; all except one of course. Sango had been lost in her thoughts during the whole time that her editor was taking. She had heard something about 'depression' or 'impression' and then…
"I see you haven't changed at all" a familiar voice broke her daze
"Huh, oh hey Kuranosuke, when did you come in?" She questioned
Kuranosuke had purposely voiced his entrance for the sheer hope that Sango would jump out from behind her desk and envelop him in a warm embrace. Unfortunately the exact opposite had happened and she had ignored his very existence all together.
"As a matter of fact I got in an hour ago, you how private planes are they don't really travel on a schedule." He replied in a snotty tone.
"Why didn't you go home and rest, you must be tired from all the work you do." Sango said with slight undetected sarcasm in her voice
"You know me, I like to see how my investments are doing. And well of course I wanted to see you." He said as he gently took her hand in his.
Sango began to blush from the embarrassment. "Well I don't see how…." She was interrupted by Kuranosuke, "You know I can think of no better way to spend my first afternoon in town then by having lunch with you."
"Uh, " Sango was looking around at the various employees staring at her. If there was anything she hated it was public embarrassment. "Sure," She relented.
As he began to walk away she was struck with the sudden realization.
"Kuranosuke wait!"
"Yes…"
"Sorry I can't go to lunch today, I'm leaving early. My room mate is coming back today and I still have some stuff I have to get together."
"I see, well don't worry about it there's always tomorrow." He had grabbed her hand again but this time when he was done speaking he kissed it.
Sango could feel the heat of eyes staring at her as she walked back to her desk. Yup, public embarrassment was definitely what she hated most. She let out a sigh and sat down.
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Inuyasha awoke at about 11:30, no wait, 11:45 no 12:00, the snooze button had been repeatedly stuck at every fifteen minutes.
"BEEP…BEEP…BEEP"
'Uh I hate alarms…maybe I should get up. Alright, first I'll move my arms, then I'll slowly lift my head and then finally.'
Inuyasha had finally pried himself away from the sheets and let out a big yawn. He looked around the room and then at the picture of Sango and her roommate on the side table. He stared intently at it before remembering something…or not.
'Sango told me something important was happening today but what? He thought
'I don't know I heard something about coming home, or was it something about the bills coming home, no that's not it. Oh got it, Sango wanted me to pay my half of the bills before she came home. Well then I guess I should get another job, besides a little extra money wouldn't hurt.' He thought as he remembered his gambling debt.
Inuyasha jumped in the shower got dressed and left to go job hunting.
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Sango was excited, after all her friend was coming home after three long months at school. She could hardly wait, but then again, how would Kagome feel about Inuyasha. Her mind raced,
'Well if worst comes to worst they will hate each other. And the best case scenario would be…'
Sango let out a laugh, 'yeah right, like Kagome and Inuyasha would ever fall in love.'
Sango entered the apartment and was surprise to find it empty. There was no time to wonder where Inuyasha was, Sango had to clean and get the apartment in order. No speck of dirt would be found after she was done. 'Kagome, we must really be good friends if I'm going to clean for you.' She thought
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Inuyasha heard the loud music blaring as he neared apartment A674. He opened the door and saw Sango mopping.
"Why the hell are you cleaning?"
"WHAT!" Sango said
"I SAID WHY ARE YOU CLEANING!"
Sango lowered the volume.
"What's on the ceiling?" She asked
"No, why are you…forget it. Listen, I felt bad for not helping out and guess what I got another job. And to make it all up to you, I even got two tickets to battle of the bands tonight." He said
Inuyasha was proud at his newfound sensitivity. He hardly ever felt bad about anything.
"You totally forgot didn't you." Sango said gently "Kagome comes back today, actually in an hour and a half."
"Who the hell is Kagome?" Inuyasha asked
"Kagome…my room mate. Inuyasha I told you about her since the first day we met. You know she is the owner of the room you sleep in every night." Sango said slowly
"Okay sooo?"
"So I have to pick her up from the airport."
"…." Inuyasha still was blank
"I can't go anywhere tonight because I'm picking up Kagome."
Inuyasha's blood began to boil, he went though all that trouble and then he gets blown off for..
"Listen I'll make it up to you" Sango said as she began to pat Inuyasha's shoulder
"But… I… then… you ...and… so.."
"I knew you'd understand, hey you can even come with me to pick her up." Sango said, "Of course you have to be able to complete full sentences."
Inuyasha sat down on the couch and said nothing. He already didn't like this Kagome person.
"Are you okay?" Sango asked, she received no answer "I'm going to take a shower, hopefully when I get out your mood might have changed" She added with a hint of gentle persuasion." And maybe you can tell me about your new job."
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Kagome had been on a plane for 14 hours. She had made a promise to herself 'I'll never get on a plane again.' Yet as she looked out of the window the feeling of small insignificance she had as she watched the changing landscapes of the world mesmerized her and second thoughts flooded her mind. The plane landed and the passengers exited the airplane Kagome eagerly anticipated seeing Sango again. She began to walk down the long stretch of hallway that connected the plane with the airport when she heard a loud obnoxious voice.
"IS THAT HER?!"
The voice repeated this question loud enough to be heard as Kagome walked down the corridor.
"Inuyasha will you be quiet, people are starting to stare." Sango said as she put her hand over his mouth. "Ow, did you just bite me?!"
"Yeah and I'll do it again."
"Puhlese." Sango managed to trip Inuyasha as she said this, knocking him on the floor. She then averted her eyes to see Kagome walk out. The two girls ran to each other.
"Kagome!!"
"Sango!!"
Before Inuyasha knew it Sango and Kagome were hugging each other and squealing like twelve-year-olds at a boy band concert. And then suddenly they began to talk in another language, no wait just very fast. They must have had an entire conversation about their life stories in one minute. Inuyasha hadn't realized he was still on the floor. He got up and cleared his throat.
"Hey!" He called when he received no attention
The two girls halted their speed talk.
"Who is that?" Kagome asked
"Oh, um that's Inuyasha." Sango answered
Inuyasha continued dusting off his pants. When he saw a hand come out.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Kagome"
Inuyasha turned his back on the girl and began to walk.
"Hey, I'm talking to you." Kagome said clinging to the last bit of patience she had
"Maybe he went to get your luggage." Sango suggested 'This is going to be bad' she thought.
Sango and Kagome continued to talk on the way to the luggage pick up. There an impatient Inuyasha waited.
"Oh, those are mine" Kagome said as she pointed out the luggage on the rotator.
"Yeah, so?" Inuyasha asked
Sango immediately broke in, "Here let me help you with that."
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It had been the most tense car ride Sango ever experienced in her life. Inuyasha and Kagome had argued about everything from luggage, to who rode in the front seat, to who did this and that. Sango was on the verge of suicide when she pulled up to the parking lot. And even from there on out the two argued on the walk home. She had given up on becoming a peacemaker, it was like watching two animals fight over territory. In fights like that it is best to cut your loses and escape with your life. Sango was sure that one would be dead by the time she reached the apartment. Luckily she was wrong.
"HEY! She yelled
The two stopped arguing and stared at Sango before answering, "WHAT!"
"I'm going inside but before I do you two are going to promise something."
"….."
"I'll take your empty expressions as a yes, now when I open the door no more arguing."
"…."
"Good"
Dinner was relatively silent. A few words here and there. Inuyasha left and Kagome and Sango continued their conversation from the airport. It was around 3:30 before they called it a night. And Kagome had almost completely forgotten about her rough introduction to Inuyasha. They both exchanged good nights and went to their rooms.
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"Sango…Sango…Sango?" She had fallen asleep at her desk
"Sango" Someone was whispering in her ear and tapping her shoulder
"Sango"
"Huh, oh uh…"
"Are you ready for our lunch?"
"Oh Kuranosuke, how embarrassing, I must have dosed off.."
"Don't worry about it let's go."
He had a habit of interrupting her.
"Sure but.."
"I was thinking a walk in the park, I made sushi."
He grabbed her hand and led her out.
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Kagome was happy to open her eyes to familiar surroundings. She casually strolled out in her pajamas, made herself some cereal and turned on the TV. She had gotten comfortable when she heard the door open.
"What are you doing here!" Inuyasha questioned
"I live here, what are you doing here?"
Inuyasha held up the key to the apartment that Sango had given him like a trophy, and smiled. He walked over to Kagome and sat down on the couch.
"So why are you home?" He asked again
"Well I'm not going back to work till next week. Why are you here, don't you have a job?"
"Why do you care?"
"Its called making conversation." Kagome shot back, "you should try it sometime."
Inuyasha was quiet. He was determined not to like Kagome, but when he heard the slight sadness in her voice he thought he should give it a try.
"I don't start work till tomorrow." He finally said
Kagome couldn't believe her ears. She turned to face Inuyasha.
"Where do you work?"
"I'm a cashier, and a gym instructor" He answered, "So why were you out of town for so long?'
"I'm studying to become a nurse."
"Suits you. You seem like the kind of person who enjoys giving little kids shots and making them cry." Inuyasha said
Kagome was ready to bite Inuyasha's head off until she realized it was a joke. She let out a laugh that seemed contagious because soon Inuyasha was laughing too.
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Sango and Kuranosuke finished lunch and decided to take a walk around the park. Actually it was Kuranosuke's idea, Sango would never think of walking in heels around a park with no sidewalk. But there she was, Kuranosuke had interrupted her before she could say no.
"Okay, a horse walks into a bar and the bartender says, hey why the long face? Get it!? Long face."
"Kuranosuke I think I've heard enough jokes for today.." Before she could finish, Sango had fallen to the ground. "Oww!"
"SANGO!" Kuranosuke yelled. He knelt on the ground and helped her up.
"Ugh! I slipped on something and …oww! I think I twisted my ankle!" She said. Before she knew it Kuranosuke had her in his arms and was carrying her to the car.
"Don't worry my love I know the best doctors in the world, you'll be walking in no time!"
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"Kuranosuke you can put me down now, the doctor said.."
"That was no doctor, clearly he couldn't see that you have a severe sprain in your ankle!"
"He said it was nothing bad at all, I should be able to walk after tomorrow. All I need is some Ice and a comfortable bed." Sango said
"Non-sense, I intend to carry you home and see to your every need! You have the rest of the week off, no the month!" Kuranosuke replied, "Sango I'll be there through every step of your recovery!"
"Well here's my place, put me down so I can get the keys."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah..Ow!"
"See you can't even stand, here let me get those." Kuranosuke reached in Sango's purse got the keys and opened the door. Sango switched on the lights and let out a gasp of horror.
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That was a long chapter! Well it had to be if our favorite lecher is to appear in next! Till then ~ Laters! Oh and like always reviews are very much welcomed!