An: update 2 of 3. Maybe more just finally putting up the rest of the original chapters.
Five days, almost a week since she last saw or heard anything from Hiei. He just up and disappeared. Kagome sighed and rested her head in the palm of her hand. It's not like he has to tell her where he's going or anything, technically it was none of her business and she had no right to ask, but a simple notice would've been nice.
Huffing lightly she turned to the clock on the wall next to her and watch time tick by, today was such a slow day.
Akio stood outside of the shop's front with a bouquet of flowers in his hand. He held a wide range of flowers: blue hydrangea to match the color of her eyes, orchids for her rare beauty, grape hyacinth to ask for her forgiveness, and several white tulips as a declaration of love.
After the little spat he got into with Kagome he thought a little time away would be good for the both of them. So today he was back and ready to take the step to commitment, that is if he could will his feet to move.
His hands were clammy no matter how many times he wiped them, they seemed to regain moisture immediately. He could take this step, if she accepted his token then everything would be fine. With his hardened resolve he stood tall and walked into the shop with confident steps.
The moment he saw her he deflated a little beginning to second guess himself. No! He came here on a mission and he was never one to give up., with grand steps he walked over to her behind the counter. Thrusting the flowers in front of her face, he tried to stop his shaking arm and hoped she didn't notice how nervous he was.
Kagome blinked at the flowers displayed in front of her. She was shocked, she never had someone give her flowers. She grasped them and began to lightly run her finger tips across the petals.
Suddenly Akio stepped back away from the counter and dropped into a deep bow. "Kagome Higurashi, please forgive me!"
Kagome glanced at the flowers some more before resting her gaze on the man who was bent at the waist. Her eyes softened at his thoughtfulness. Maybe she has been to harsh on him last week. Walking from behind the counter she tapped on his shoulder lightly causing him to rise to his full height. She graced him with a light smile.
"They're beautiful, thank you Akio. You shouldn't apologize, I took my anger out on you." Akio blushed and diverted his gazed, beginning to fidget slightly. "Well you see... I w-was wondering i-if y-you would like t-to," Akio stopped to calm his nerves and took a deep breath," will you go on a date with me?" His words came out in a flurry shocking Kagome.
She was speechless, he was sweet, annoying/obsessive at times, but sweet. She wanted to say yes but in the back of her mind a picture of certain demon came to mind. A nagging feeling told her it wasn't right to accept. Putting the beautiful flowers down gently she turned and fully faced Akio. "Akio I would love to but..."
Both occupants snapped their heads to the entrance that was roughly pushed open. "Hey beautiful, ya miss me? I would've came back sooner but work kept me away."
Oh no. Anyone but this guy, Kagome had enough of him in one sitting. She thought it was a one time thing, apparently not by the way he sauntered into her place like he owned it.
Yusuke walked completely pass Akio not even acknowledging the other man. He stopped right before Kagome and peeked over her shoulder a little before returning to his original position. A wide grin marking his face. "Do you have cigarettes on you? Because you have a hot butt."
Kagome's mouth twitched, from annoyance or lameness of the pickup line she didn't know, maybe it was both.
Leaning away from the woman, he gave her no time to recover. "We should go out to eat tonight. I'm in the mood for pizza... a piece of you."
Kagome lightly pursed her lips. "I'm sorry Mr...Urameshi, if I remember correctly, my dear friend, Akio here," she gently laid a hand on the other male Yusuke seemed to just notice,"and I have a date soon. Don't we Akio?"
Akio flushed at the new found attention before quickly agreeing. "Yes we did I was about to tell you the date and time."
Kagome turned back to Yusuke. "See, I already have a date."
Yusuke plunged his hands into his pocket and surveyed the taller male. All in all there was nothing special about him. He stood out as much as a limp noodle did, similar to those hormonal high school boys that turned into a blabbering mess whenever a pretty girl even looked at them. "I didn't take you to go for the weak and nerdy type."
'actually dark and dominating seems to be my type' "No it's just that gentleman beats asshole. Plus you don't even know my name and your trying to take me out."
Yusuke simply shrugged his shoulders. "Fine whats your name lovely lady."
"Kagome Higurashi"
"Well then Kagome you want to go out to eat?" "No" she responded sharply. However it didn't seem to affect his attitude at all. "Alright. I'll just give ya time until you get bored with him. I'll see ya later beautiful, Kagome Higurashi." he seemed to purr out her name pleased with his new found information. With that he sauntered out of the shop, sure he would return again.
Kagome returned her attention to the static male next to her. "I'm sorry that you had to be a part of that." Akio waved his hands to cut her off. "It's fine, it's fine just slight delay. About our date, I was thinking on Saturday around 7pm because I know you close the shop early on weekends. I can just meet you here and then take you out to eat." "Yes that will be fine." "Alright I'll see you Saturday."
Akio gave a slight wave to Kagome before making his way out of the shop. As soon as the door closed he tried to contain the excitement bubbling inside of him. A date! He had a date with his princess, oh the gods must be looking out for him. Hopefully he would be able to get Kagome away from the aggressive males she seemed to attract. He began to make his way home, he had a date to plan of course.
Kagome was content until she turned around and noticed the flower bouquet placed on her counter. Oh shit. What the hell did she just do. She just agreed to a date with a guy that was everything she didn't want. Most of all how would Hiei take it? She thought about it for a minute and remembered his disappearing act. You know what fuck Hiei, she could see who ever she wanted to. Today was Thursday so she had two days to plan what she was going to wear and how to tell him, no matter what Hiei thought. It's not like they were in a committed relationship anyway...right?
Hiei trudged back to Kagome's apartment completely unhappy. He had been gone for five fucking days! A simple tracking mission turned into a game of hide and seek. One moment the demon was there next it would disappear and reappear in a new place. The moment they had caught it, it smirked at them and then vanished. With no lead of where it had gone Koenma had simply sent them home until further notice. All he wanted was to take a shower and crash on Kagome's bed and that's exactly what he did.
Kagome returned home later in that evening mentally drained. She had been over thinking a lot of things and she hoped that a nice bubble bath with a glass of Riesling would help calm her erratic mind. Dropping her bag on the couch in the living room she chassèd to her room to prepare her bath. Her face flushed with anger the moment she entered her bedroom. She found the hi-youkai sprawled on her bed like it was his. How dare he return here as if it was his place too, their relationship was supposed to be about sex that's all. She wasn't offering him living arrangements for him to come and go whenever he wanted. (Maybe she was overreacting but damn, she was mad!) She huffed angrily before heading to the connected bathroom, dammit she came home to relax and that's what she was going to do
