I don't own anything sadly, i just Love Inuyasha!
He was cute.
Scratch that, cute didn't even describe him. Hot... sexy... gorgeous... beautiful. Wait, could she call a guy beautiful? To hell with it who cared i mean she was talking to herself anyway not like anyone could judge her. Biting the inside of her cheek she mentally groaned. Great she was talking to herself, she has completely lost her mind. Shaking her head to somehow clear her thoughts she looked over at Sango who help her hand to her chin studying her. Well not really her, the outfit. It was 10am in the morning and she had arrived for her fitting. On her right now was a pair of ripped up black leggings, converse, and a crop top. Leggings were comfy of course but she didn't really get the vibe that the outfit would blend in with her concert. Apparently Sango felt it to because she shook her head.
"Im not feeling it Ayame... Its cute and all but not concert attire." Said designer stepped back from Kagome, hands on hips as she took it all in. Ayame was one in a million and another close friend of hers. She had gone to fashion school with the dream of becoming a name brand designer. Upon tour Kagome had asked her to tag along. She could model her latest designs while singing on stage. A win win situation in Kagomes book. She got cute clothes and Ayame got free publication on it. Showing her own design on an up and coming artist.
"You know i agree with you." Moving towards the rack of clothes behind them she sifted through some articles. Kagome watched her red hair sway as she moved it from side to side, attempting to find the perfect article of clothing.
"This outfit will be for Stilettos, Work From Home, Misery Business, Face down, and quite possibly Focus." Sango advised as she skimmed her clipboard, trying to give Ayame details. With a triumphant Ah Ha! Ayame grabbed a few articles of cloth, a pair of sea foam green converse and ambled back over to Kagome.
"Try these!" With a shrug Kagome turned and headed to the dressing room. Closing the door behind her she deposited the clothes on the plush lounge before letting out a deep breath. Of course she loved this. She loved the clothes, the crowd, the singing, all of it. Yet that conversation with Inuyasha had her dreaming of the life she would have afterwards. Funny, she never really told anyone her hopes and dreams and wishes. Yet talking to him felt so natural. Like some how she had known him forever.
Letting out another sigh she began to strip down and exchange the articles of clothing for the new ones Ayame had just handed her. The top was a plain white tank that she dawned on first over her white bra. Next was a pair of high wasted light wash blue jean shorts that fringed at the end and had what appeared to be holes designed on it. Next was a faded red zip up, light weight jacket. She slipped on the converse and admired herself in the mirror. This was it. This was perfect outfit for those numbers. With a small smile she exited out of the dressing room and back to the two girls who were once again sifting through the clothes.
"This is it!" She smiled again, both girls turned and gasped. Nodding their heads in agreement they walked forward to study her.
"Perfect!" Ayame clapped giving a little bouncy and toothy smile.
"Just one thing, Can she dawn on a pair of Stilettos for the Stiletto number?" Ayame and Sango looked at Kagome who nodded.
"Sounds like a plan. Maybe we can cut out Misery and add in Next boyfriend. Hell i can dance in Stilettos it wont kill me." The two older women nodded again, agreeing to her explanation.
"Then weve got it. We going to do any slow songs this concert? To give you a break?"
"Maybe we can add Shes not me to the end?" Kagome questioned watching Sango nod. "Ayame do you have anything girlie but sexy for that number." Both watched Ayames eyes light up with excitement. She grinned and held up two fingers in a peace sign.
"I have the perfect thing for you! Buttttttt you cant see it til the concert tonight!" Kagome raised an eyebrow at that but she trusted Ayame enough to know what to put her in. She was amazing at what she did. Honestly Kagome was surprised someone hadn't snatched Ayame away just yet. Either which way it went she was thankful to have her on the team. They stood there for a moment talking about the concert and up coming events when the double doors across the room opened. She felt the corners of her mouth lift as Inuyasha and Miroku walked in. The little smirk quickly turned to a frown when she saw the coach following behind them.
"Coach is here." His gruff voice floated over her as all three men came to a stop next to them. Her coach gave a little pout before batting his eyelashes at Kagome.
"Kaggy since when did you hire a new body guard? Hes soooo cute." The girls tried to hide there giggles as Inuyasha stiffened. Jakotsu was Kagomes dance coach and choreographer- he was also gay. "Can i have him when your tour is done?" Inuyashas eyes were the size of saucers as Jakotsu ran a finger up his arm to his shoulder, a goofy love struck grin on his face.
Unable to hold it in anymore Kagome laughed and grabbed Inuyashas arm, pulling him over to stand beside her instead. "Sorry Jakotsu, i think im gonna keep this one. You can have Miroku."
"Hey now!" Miroku paled, Sango and Ayame lost their composure and erupted in laughter. Doubling over they held their sides as Jakotsu cuddled up next to Miroku. Inuyasha shook his head in disbelief before Kagome patted his arm and winked at him. She excused herself to go change into her work out clothes, coming out moments later in sneakers, leggings, and a short sleeve loose gray crop top. She passed Ayame her outfit for the show and pulled her hair into a high pony tail.
Miroku and Inuyasha now flanked Sango who was looking over her clip board. Jakotsu was setting up the radio in front of the mirrors that lined one side of the wall. Sango had managed to rent out a dance hall for the day. It had wide open spaces, similar to a studio apartment. The floor was a dark rustic looking hard wood with robins egg blue walls, aside from the one line with mirrors. Industrial lights littered the ceiling brighting up the place. They were four floors up so she didnt have to worry about paparazzi snapping a couple pictures.
She stopped next to Inuyasha who looked over at her as she did. He was taller than her and she liked that. Her head came to just about his shoulder. If she wanted to she could easily just lean on it. She wouldnt have to bend over or stand on her tip toes. She had a feeling she would fit rather perfectly into his arms.
"Okay Kaggy, we have a few hours of practice before you need to go set up and get to hair and makeup." Jakotsu clapped, of course now he was all business. With a shrug to Inuyasha she stepped forward next to Jakotsu. She began doing her warm up stretched, crossing her arms over chest to stretch them out. Jakotsu looked over his shoulder to Sango. "Which songs is she doing?"
"Work from home, Facedown, stilettos, focus, and next boyfriend." Jakotsu nodded and messed with his ipod a little bit more. Configuring those songs to his play list. Kagome already knew the routines to these. This was just a pat down of them. Taking a few steps back she saw in the mirrors Sango and Miroku pull Inuyasha to the side to watch. With a deep breath she closed her eyes and released it slowly. She heard Jakotsu stop beside her. A moment later the music play, a second after that Kagome moved.
Across the room Inuyasha watched her move in awe. She was graceful and sexy at the same time. Her beats were on time and her dance on point. She didnt miss a beat and she didnt falter. If she hadnt been a singer she could have passed for a professional dancer. She was so concentrated as they moved from song to song without a pause. She knew what she was doing and there was no doubting her ability at all.
He had spoke to his mom that morning. Itd been great to hear her voice after not being home in so long. Hed caught up on everybody. Shessomaru was doing great at the firm with their father. He was great in the court room and Inuyasha commented that was because he never smiled. His mother playfully scolded him.
"Rin loves the tree house you made." She praised, a small giggle escaping her lips. "She keeps asking to sleep in it but Shessy says no." He had chuckled at that. Rin was the little orphaned child his older half brother had taken in. Social services had asked for her to be placed in a foster home after both her parents were killed but something in Shessomaru had him adopting her instead. She had blended well into the family and just last summer Inuyasha had built her a massive tree house in the back yard of his parents estate. Her own little castle as she had called it. The look on her face had been worth all those hours in the sun to build it. "Shes asking for another one too."
"Ill build her one as soon as i come home after the tour." He promised.
"Speaking of the tour, have you met the person your guarding yet?" She asked excitedly. He chuckled.
"Yeah, Kagome Higurashi." His mother squealed and he could hear her clapping her hands.
"No way! I love her songs!"
"You listen to her?" He had questioned.
"Of course, Rin does too! Ive caught her having her own little mini concert in her room a time or two!" The image of Rin dancing around her room to Kagomes songs had him smiling. He could picture her now with huge sunglasses on and her feather pink boa wrapped around her neck.
"Ill have to bring her to work with me one day."
"Um me to young man!" His mother almost growled and he chuckled.
"Well shes who i kinda wanted to talk to you about." His mother had been all ears then. He told her about the conversation him and Kagome had discussed and how he felt drawn to her.
"Drawn to her?" She had asked. He sighed.
"Its hard to explain mom but she is the most gorgeous woman i have ever seen. Like i have the urge to always be around her, and i havent felt that way with anyone else. Hell she was talking about kids and i could see her and i having our own." He heard the small gasp his mother released but he went on. "Its just something about her that stirs something in me every time were near each other."
"Honey thats what usually happens when you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with." She sighed romantically, holy moly her little boy was growing up on her. "The demon half of you has found your soul mate. Your father used to tell me all the time i stole his breath away and it wasnt until we were married that i fully understood why. Take your time baby boy. This is destiny in the making..."
After that conversation he had promised to call again soon when his father was home so he could discuss it with him more. He also promised to get them tickets to a show sometime soon. Rins birthday was coming up and he had to uphold his title of being the greatest uncle there ever was.
Clapping brought him back to the present, making him aware that the music had stopped and Kagome was no loner dancing. Instead she remained in her last pose face sparkling with sweat. Little tendrils of her hair stuck to her cheeks, her chest heaving as she took in deep breaths. She didnt move til Jakotsu had relaxed.
"Girllllll." He drawled out hand on his hip in a girlie fashion. Yeah Inuyasha was sure he batted for the other team. He watched Kagome smile as she swung her arms beside her. All three headed over to her and Sango passed her a water bottle.
"Those numbers paired with Ayames clothes are going to keep the crowd on their toes." Kagome took a big gulp out of her red water bottle. She gave a small nod to show she was listening. "We'll have Inuyasha drive you back to the hotel to shower and what not then yall can meet us at the venue for a sound check and everything." Another nod and Sango turned to look at him. "Make sure she eats something too." He gave a quick nod and she walked away, Miroku escorting her out. Jakotsu had already packed up his equipment and gave a small wave to them as he followed the other two out.
"Ill have these in your dressing room at the venue." Ayame called as she zipped the plastic over the rack and pushed it out.
"Ready? Cars out back." He asked. Kagome nodded and briskly followed him out of the room. They made their way down the fire stair well and to the main floor. He cracked the door open slightly, seeing no Paparazzi he swung it open and held it out for her. She brushed past him as she did so. Her chest grazing his stomach. He caught his breath. Her scent was that much more intoxicating mixed with her sweat. If anything it heightened it. oh kami control yourself. He was there to open the car door for her, she insisted on sitting up front with him seeing as it was only them too. Quickly closing the door behind her he rounded the hood of the black BMW Miroku had tossed him the keys to that morning. Once situated he started the car and pulled out of the alley. Both adults noticed the crowd of cameras gathered in front of the studio. Kagome snorted and shook her head as Inuyasha went the opposite way.
"You think theyd have been waiting in the alley or something." She mumbled. He shook his head and grinned.
"Maybe they thought youd think of that and go out front instead." Kagome snorted in laughter but quickly bolted up in her seat.
"Pull in there!" He gave her a questioning look as he followed her finger.
"Subway?" She gave him a cheesy grin.
"Im hungry and itll be light on my tummy." He shook his head but pulled in anyway. He quickly took in all his surroundings noting very few people were inside and hardly any cars outside. He pressed his hand to the small of his back to feel the gun hidden underneath his jacket. He exited the vehicle first, ears twitching atop his head, as he rounded the car to open her door. She stood, now dawning on a plain black ball cap, hoping to somewhat hide her face. She didnt move from the car at first and Inuyasha looked down at her to find her staring at him. Well not really him, more his ears.
As if in a trance she reached up and grabbed them. He froze, no one but his mother and occasionally Rin touched his ears. Then she rubbed them and he found his eyes closing at the soothing effect it had. Gosh did her small fingers fill good. He didnt know when he did it, or hell even why. The next thing he knew he had wrapped his arms around her small waist and pulled her up against him.
Kagome didnt make a sound. She had been drawn to his ears the moment she met him, and to see them tweaking so adorably atop his head she just couldnt stop herself. They were velvet soft to the touch and warm, so warm. A low rumbling sound snapped her out of her stupor. He was purring. Oh kami he was purring! His eyes were closed in a relaxed state and his arms were tight around her waist. She stopped and smiled and his eyes slowly opened to stare at her.
Soft Amber eyes bore into hers and she found herself melting with just that look. Oh the things this man was doing to her in just the few short days theyve come to know one another. She felt his arms loosen from her waist and he slowly took a step back. "We should get you something to eat."
All she could do was nod before following him closely across the parking lot. The door above their head dinged letting the employees know a guest had entered. Walking up to the counter they waited for someone to take their order. Kagome felt a small tug on the corner of her jacket she had slipped into before exiting the car. Turning she saw a little girl no older than six beaming up at her. Inuyashas ears tweaked on his head again. Hed heard her approach, heard her gasp when they had walked in, the little girls older brother not believing it was thee Kagome. He saw no harm in letting a little girl meet her idol. He turned as well to look at the child.
"Yes?" Kagome smiled.
"Youre her arent you?" The little girl squeaked and he saw Kagomes smile widen. "Your Kagome Higurashi." Kagome nodded and the little girl squealed and clapped quickly whirling towards her brother and mother. "I TOLD you it was her!" Before whirling back towards Kagome as her family scampered over as well. "Can i have your autograph and a picture pleaseee!" Kagomes laugh sounded like bells as she nodded. Taking the piece of paper from the girl and the pen from the boy she signed her name in girlie cursive. Next was the photo. unlike other stars who just leaned towards the fan, Kagome kneeled beside them wrapping her arms around them and pulling them close as their mother snapped a few shots on her iphone. The girl squealed when it was done and kissed Kagome on the cheek before rushing back to their table.
"Thank you," The mother smiled, "Youre her idol and you just made her day." She bowed before turning to head to her children as well. Kagome watched them go before turning back to the beaming employee who was ready to take their order. Another thing she loved about her career. The fans made all the training, all the long nights and endless rehearsals worth it.
They ordered and paid for their food. She was stopped two more times before they left and she graciously signed t-shirt's and paper. She waved goodbye to the small crowd that had gathered as Inuyasha opened the passenger door for her. A moment later they were headed towards the hotel. Of course as soon as they got there they noticed the crowd that had gathered in front, no doubt hearing of her little stop at subway. She groaned and Inuyasha cursed. They pulled in and cameras started flashing. She remained seated as Inuyasha passed the keys to the valet before rounding the hood to open her door. If at all possible the bulbs flashing around her flashed brighter. She kept her head down as Inuyasha wrapped an arm around her shoulder, his other held out to keep the reporters out of her personal bubble. Thankfully they werent aloud inside the main lobby so once they passed through the rotating doors and rounded the corner to the elevators she let out a sigh of relief.
"Kikyo never had that many people following her." Inuyasha grumbled as the elevator dinged and opened in front of them. Kagome laughed out loud as she stepped inside. Inuyasha readjusted his black coat.
"Youre not wearing your tie." She mumbled. He blinked confused at first and looked down at his shirt before it dawned on him.
"Well yeah you said i didnt have to. I hate those things." There was a moment of silence before he spoke again. "That little girl adored you."
"She was adorable." He nodded
"I was speaking to my mom this morning, apparently my niece idolizes you too. Along with my mother i might add." She smiled brightly, "Mom said she caught her giving her stuffed animals a small concert one day to your CD." She giggled.
"You should invite them out to the next show." He raised an eyebrow at her.
"You sure?" She nodded quickly.
"Well yeah! Just let Sango now how many you need and well leave some for them at the box office. Back stage passes to so i can meet this sweet niece of yours." He grinned. She wasnt looking at him as she spoke. She had opened her subway bag and had the opening up close to her face. The tip of her tongue stuck between her teeth. He was sure her mouth was watering at the smell and she was probably dreaming about digging into it.
"Shed love that alot." With that she looked at him and flashed him another dazzling smile. Another ding and the elevator opened on their floor. With a swipe of the key card he opened the hotel room and Kagome skipped inside. He followed her into the kitchen with ease after shutting the front door. He watched her reach for the paper plates, sliding one to him so she could quickly dump her contents on too it. He sent a quick text to Miroku to let him know they were eating she would shower and theyd be at the venue. Taking a bite out of his sandwich he watched her chew and wipe her mouth off.
"So you have one niece?" He nodded, swallowing his bite he took a drink of his coke before answering.
" Shes 8, my one and only. My brother is a lawyer, my father owns a law firm back home, anyhow her birth parents were murdered and he took her in." He paused after spilling that information, he never really talked about his family so freely. Yet here he was just telling her like it was nothing. She seemed to some what read his mind because she cleared her throat and fiddled with her now empty plate.
"I send money back home to my little brother. My mother passed away a few years ago and my father and i dont get along." She snorted, "thats putting it lightly. But i send money to him for whatever. Half to him and Half to an account in his name in case my dad tries to take his money." Inuyasha nodded. A comfortable silence developed them before he stood and dumped his plate in the trash.
"You better go take a shower before Sango has my head." She laughed and threw her trash away too. With a quick wave she scurried down the hall to her room. He watched after her long after the door had closed. Long after his sensitive ears picked up the shower turning on. She was utterly amazing. No other words for it.
Yeah he needed to call his dad too.