Sorry it took so long to update. I've had some family problems that I won't burden you with. Anyways, this is Kagura and Sesshoumaru's first 'date'. Hope you enjoy it! Oh, and please R&R.
And just to be on the safe side, I do not own any of the Inuyasha characters (if only lol) or Dairy Queen.
The next day, the two were finding it seemingly difficult to look each other in the eye. They acted like it would blind them to simply glance at one another. Kagura was getting pretty annoyed with the whole ordeal. After all, she had nothing to be shy about. She didn't care if he was dreaming about her. Sesshoumaru happened to be equally irritated. He did feel slightly embarrassed that she knew he had dreamt about her, but there was no reason to be avoiding each other this way. It was a one time thing and it would never happen again, (hopefully). It's not as though he had feelings for her. Yet, he disliked the fact that they weren't talking. He looked away from his book to see Kagura standing over him.
"It's too damn boring here. Can we go somewhere?" she asked in a soft, but stern voice.
"Where do you wish to go?" he asked.
"How the fuck should I know? I don't even know where we are!" She returned to her usual, loud self.
"Well, I heard that the town is hosting a street fair this evening," Her eyes lit up at the thought.
"I've never been to a fair! I mean, I've heard about them but I was never allowed to go. What time does it start?"
"Around five o'clock, I assume," he answered.
She quickly turned and headed upstairs to get ready. A fair! I've always wanted to go to one. The best part is that Naraku definitely won't be there. What should I wear? Sesshoumaru had supplied her with a large crate of clothes that used to belong to his mother. All of the dresses were beautiful, and probably expensive. After a while of pondering, Kagura picked out a pair of dark blue jeans and a white t-shirt with small black stars around the bottom. It was a bit childish and not exactly her choice of clothing, but still kind of cute. Besides, it was the only thing she could find that wasn't too dressy. She took a long shower, allowing herself time to shave. Luckily, her favorite make-up had been in her handbag the day she came here. She applied the usual: hot-pink eye shadow, black mascara and eyeliner, and dark red lip gloss. Feeling a little daring, she decided to wear her hair down for a change. Only on rare occasions had Kagura taken her hair out of the messy bun that she often wore. Her hair was naturally curly and hung down her back in long, brown locks. She eventually opened the door and went to the bedroom.
"You'll do," she said, looking in the full-body mirror. Then, there was a voice from downstairs.
"Time isn't going backwards, Kagura."
"Shove it up your ass!" she yelled back.
She glanced at the small alarm clock on the dresser. Damn, it's five already? Guess we better hurry. That bastard, he's always telling me what to do. After retrieving her jacket from the closet, she headed downstairs. She looked around but didn't see Sesshoumaru anywhere. Walking into the living room, she found him leaning against the door. He was wearing dark brown pants and a red, long-sleeved shirt that buttoned up in the front. Three buttons at the top were left undone, revealing a small portion of his smooth and well-defined chest. His long hair was flowing freely around his shoulders. Kagura looked down at herself. I look a mess compared to him. You can't even tell how long I spent getting ready. If he so much as smirks at me, I'll knock his head off! She walked up and punched him in the arm.
"Time isn't goin' backwards, Sesshy." He flinched at hearing the ridiculous nickname she had chosen for him.
"Do you have to address me-?" He stopped, noticing her face.
He had never seen her in make-up before. She raised her eyebrows, waiting for him to finish. Why is he lookin' at me like that? I dare him to say something. I dare him… She frowned and placed her hands on her hips.
"Hmm?" She waved a hand, coaxing him to continue.
"Let's go," he said, opening the door.
He watched her as she strolled by. Her jeans seemed to hug her hips and bottom in all the right places. He found it hard to look away from her. 'Is she trying to tease me?' he thought. Kagura noticed the direction of his eyes and smiled to herself. So, that dried-up custard did notice. I figured he would lecture me for wearing tight clothes. She happened to be secretly enjoying the attention he was giving her as she walked ahead of him. It was a definite change from Naraku's constant looks of disgust. When they reached the car, he quickly opened the door for her. She pulled the door shut with great force, just missing his arm. He growled in frustration as he entered the driver's side. While driving through town, Kagura saw bright lights flashing from a few blocks away. Sesshoumaru, however, didn't seem to notice it and kept driving in the opposite direction. How can he not see that? I was right: he wouldn't know fun if it was right in front of him. She reached over and pulled the steering wheel toward her.
"It's this way!" she grunted.
"Hey!" He attempted to revert the wheels, but it was too late.
She let go and covered her eyes. He tried to regain control of the car as it circled in doughnuts down the narrow street. When it finally came to a stop, Kagura looked up in astonishment. They were sitting right in front of the fair! He glanced at her with an angry expression as he pulled into a parking space. Kagura was too interested in the sight before her to notice him. There were endless carts lined along the street, each one advertising its own unique items. Only adding to her amazement, there was a large section of rides occupying an empty lot. She quickly hopped out of the car and ran into a crowd of people. Turning around, she looked for Sesshoumaru. She saw him walking towards the crowd, wearing an expression that made her roll her eyes. Kagura ran over to him and grabbed his hand.
"Hurry up! I wanna play some games!" She proceeded in pulling him behind her.
He looked down at their joined hands in bewilderment. She was acting like a child at it's first trip to an amusement park. This was a side of her that he hadn't seen before. His thoughts were interrupted when he felt a finger poke hard into his side.
"Bet I can beat ya," She flashed him a competitive grin. He looked over to see a large assortment of fish bowls.
"You think so?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.
He fished a twenty-dollar bill out of his pocket and handed it to the game clerk. The rules stated that if five of your ten balls go in, you win a fish. Kagura went first. She threw ball, after ball but only three made it in. Now, it was Sesshoumaru's turn. He had succeeded in landing four balls in. There was only one ball left, and he was determined to make it. By sheer luck, his ball bounced off the side of his original target and landed into the bowl next to it. Kagura was shocked at his sudden interest to win. So, he does have a competitive side. He just keeps surprising me. The game clerk handed her a bag containing a small fish. It was blue with one yellow fin. They left the stand to examine their prize.
"Hey, little guy. What's your name?" She held the bag to her ear, as if expecting a response.
"Are you talking to-" she cut him off.
"You don't have a name?! Well, I'll have to think of one," She looked at Sesshoumaru for suggestions.
"I don't know. I've never had a pet." She looked at him in irritation. Figures…
"I've got it! How's Kyu-to sound?" she asked the fish. She held the bag to her ear again.
"This is redic-" she cut him off again.
"Great! We can be friends, but I don't know about him." she whispered, pointing to Sesshoumaru.
Kagura saw the flashing lights of the rides and grabbed his hand again. Suddenly, he felt himself being dragged through another crowd. She stopped in front of a large, vigorously spinning sphere. He looked up to a sign that said the word, "Gravitor". They stood in line, waiting for the ride to stop. Kagura saw people coming off with pale faces, holding their stomachs. I have to do this. If I don't, I'll never forgive myself. Okay, here goes nothin'. She tightened her grip on Sesshoumaru's hand, making him wince. They walked slowly toward the entrance. She stopped to hand Kyu-to to the man standing at the door. Once inside, they were told to lean against the wall. There were no seatbelts or handles, just headrests. It was a surprisingly large, circular room with a man standing in the middle with the controls. There were probably over thirty people on the ride. She looked to Sesshoumaru, feeling nervous. He had a calm and peaceful expression. Not a hint of excitement or anxiousness. Damn it all. He is gonna have fun whether he likes it or not! She loosened her grip on him, sliding her hand up his arm. Before he could say anything, the globe started to turn. Kagura's breathing became faster as she anticipated the outcome of her first real ride.
It truly was a sight to see. Shortly after the ride had started, everyone was sliding up to the ceiling. The speed of the sphere kept them glued against the wall. Kagura attempted to lift herself, only to be slammed on top of Sesshoumaru. He grunted in pain as her body was pushed onto him. Her face was being crushed under his chin.
"Will you get off?" he asked, attempting to slide out from under her.
"I can't even lift my head, you bastard." she mumbled into his neck.
He could feel the vibrations of her words against his skin, making him shudder. She started to feel sick just as the ride began to slow. They slid from the wall, falling to the floor in a heap. He was on top of her, now. Her cheeks expanded as she held the chunks of puke inside of her mouth. She pushed Sesshoumaru off of her and quickly ran outside. Someone had come up beside her, holding her hair away from the mess. It seemed forever until she was relieved of the sickness. She looked up to see a young version of Sesshoumaru. The only difference was the style of their hair.
"Someone as cute as you shouldn't be blowin' chunks," he said as he let her hair fall around her face. She stood up, staring at him in aggravation.
"Fuck off kid." He folded his arms, returning her glare.
"I'm not a kid, bitch!" he exclaimed. In an instant, Sesshoumaru appeared from behind, grabbing the teen by his hair.
"Don't speak to her that way, little brother."
Kagura was more than shocked. He had never spoken about his family before, yet here stood his very own brother! Now that they were together, she noticed that they did have many differences. Sesshoumaru had a very calm face, while the other's seemed angry by nature. Also, the younger of the two was noticeably shorter. Sesshoumaru smirked at her, noticing how the nausea had paled her face.
"Would ya get the hell off of me?" Sesshoumaru released the grip on his sibling's hair. "Besides, you didn't tell me you were pickin' up girls."
"What business is it of yours?" he replied.
"If my bro's finally getting' some, I wanna know about it!" He walked away, winking at Kagura.
"You're related to that brat?" She averted her attention to Sesshoumaru, who seemed to be lightly blushing.
"Half-brother… Anyway, don't pay any attention to him. He has no respect for anyone but his mother." He seemed to be staring into space.
She felt a little pity for him. I wonder what his childhood was like. I never considered that he could be as lonely as I am. Then again, I guess I hadn't realized that I'm not alone anymore. For now, at least… She looked at him with sorrowful eyes. His vacant expression couldn't hide the fact that he was hiding his emotions.
"Wanna get some grub?" she asked, breaking the silence.
For a moment, he had forgotten her presence. He quickly came back to reality upon hearing her voice. His response was a small nod. After grabbing her fish, she ran up to him and linked their arms together. For what seemed like forever they pushed their way through the unrelenting crowd. Eventually, they reached the parking lot. He opened the passenger door for her, feeling a bit lonely when their arms separated. Once they were on the road, she let out a long sigh and threw her arms behind her head. He gave her a quick glance.
"You are a strange woman," he said out of the blue.
"Don't worry; you're not the only person that thinks so." She looked at her reflection in the window.
"I've never seen a girl stand up to my younger brother. They're usually hanging all over him, buying into his sleazy pick-up lines. He's always been popular with females." This was the closest he had come to telling her of his past.
"I couldn't imagine why. You're obviously more mature, respectful-" She stopped when the car gave a small jerk. Looking up, she saw that they were parked in front of a small Dairy Queen.
"You like milkshakes, so I assume you like ice cream," he said as he stepped out of the car.
I can't believe he remembered. That big jerk. She told Kyu-to to hang tight and stepped out of the car. Sesshoumaru shut her door behind her and started toward the restaurant. She ran ahead, grabbing his jacket. He nearly fell when she suddenly began pulling him.
"Why doesn't she just put me on a leash?" he mumbled to himself.
Once inside, the strong smell of many different sweets wafted under their noses. She closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. It had been a long time since she'd come here. Her mother had included it into their daily schedule, without her father's knowledge. She looked up at the choices, her mouth open in awe. There were so many styles, flavors, and toppings to choose from. She pondered for several minutes, finally coming to a decision.
"I want a chocolate sundae with brownie chunks, extra hot fudge, caramel, and walnuts," she said to the clerk behind the register. The young boy's eyes widened upon hearing her order.
"I'll just have wa-" she cut him off. She wouldn't allow him to skip the enjoyment of ice cream.
"He'll have the same, thanks!" He looked at her with narrow eyes.
Regretfully, Sesshoumaru paid and gathered their treats. After a small argument over their seating, Kagura pushed him into a booth by the window. She looked at him eagerly, waiting for his opinion on the dessert.
"I've never had ice cream," he said with disgust.
She couldn't speak. It seemed unreal to her that someone had never had ice cream. This was the emperor of all frozen treats, after all. She dug out a spoonful of ice cream and held it in front of his face.
"Eat it," she said sternly.
"If I-" He was cut off when a spoon of warm, gooey chocolate with cold ice cream touched his tongue.
She watched him chew, waiting for a response. He grabbed his spoon and continued eating. She smirked, watching him with amusement.
"I suppose it couldn't hurt," he said with a full mouth.
"What would you do without me?" she asked. The question seemed to make them both stop and think.
Neither of the two had considered what they were going to do. Kagura knew she couldn't stay there forever, but it was strange to think about being away from him. He had been the first person to treat her like an equal, (besides Suikotsu and Tsubaki), since her mom died. On another hand, Sesshoumaru had gotten so used to living alone. He imagined that it would be annoying to live with another, but he didn't mind her being there. Of course, he would never admit this willingly. He had grown so used to her presence and hadn't even considered her leaving.
"Listen, I know I can't mooch off you forever-" he cut her off.
"I know," he said calmly. "I found a job that you may be interested in."
"But…don't you want me gone?" she asked, a little confused.
"I could get used to these frozen dairies." He referred to the ice cream in front of him.
She was baffled, to say the least. A hard pang of guilt found its way to her stomach. Man, I haven't even thanked him for everything he's done for me. I can't believe he wants me to stay… Her conscience cursed her for being inconsiderate, her heart told her to apologize, and her mind told her to cry. She felt so overwhelmed with emotions. The room started to spin and everything went black.
Kagura slowly came into contact with her surroundings. There was a damp cloth resting on her forehead. Sitting up, she tried to recall what happened. That's right, we were talking and I passed out. Why did I do that? She was back in Sesshoumaru's bedroom with the covers pulled loosely over her body. One slight problem: she was now wearing a pair of short blue boxers and a white t-shirt. She stood from her bed, seeing the silhouette of Sesshoumaru's body on the cot in front of her. In one quick motion, she had jumped on top of him and pinned his arms down with each of her hands. His eyes riveted a bit, adjusting to the darkness.
"You pervert! I wasn't wearing this earlier!" she screamed.
"I didn't have any choice in the matter. You were dripping from sweat. I tried waking you several times, but it was no use." he replied in a sleepy voice. She felt a familiar guilt creeping into her abdomen.
"Oh, um… I mean," she stuttered. "Listen, I really appreciate all you've done for me. What I'm trying to say is…You know, I guess I'm-" He placed a hand under her chin.
"I understand, Kagura." The tone he used when he said her name made every nerve in her body tingle.
"Thanks for caring," she finally managed to say.
She let go of his arms and crawled back to her own bed. Their day at the fair was flashing in her mind. Then, she remembered her pet.
"Where's Kyu-to?" She was worried that he had forgotten the fish in the car.
"He's fine. I put him in my father's old aquarium. It's already decorated, but you can add some things if you like." She heard him roll over, which let her know that he was going back to sleep.
Just before she fell asleep, her thoughts drifted back to their usual domain. One day I will be free. I will be the wind…
Wow, I got a little carried away on this one: six and a half pages! Anyways, I'll try and update soon so keep the reviews coming!
P.S. Listen to the song "Missing" by Evanescence. It describes this couple word-for-word! (It makes me think of Kagura's death. DX Why did she have to go?!)