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The soft rustling of paper fluttered around her office as Kagome flipped through Inuyasha's portfolio sitting at her desk. Her few days off had already ended, and it was already Monday morning. She glanced at her watch, it was eleven thirty already and she had a cover shoot with Inuyasha in two hours. Kagome flipped through more pictures of him, trying to figure out what exact colors she should dress him in. Trying to figure out what color would best bring his features out more and make him look sexier than he already was.
Kagome gazed at a picture of him lying down on a queen-sized bed. Inuyasha had his hands behind his head as he lay on the light blue sheet, giving the camera a very sexy crooked smirk. His long legs were stretched out lazily, one slightly bended. He was modeling a pair of white boxer-brief underwear…. only those underwear. She gazed at his handsome face. He looked so much better without the scowl on his face…in the picture his face just looked like he was enjoying himself. His face looked slightly soft but radiated masculinity. Kagome couldn't help but admire his broad shoulders, his well-toned chest, and his very well-toned abs. Her eyes dropped down to the huge bulge between his legs. She hurriedly slammed the folder closed, her face burning with embarrassment.
'Get a hold of yourself! He is your employee and an asshole!' Kagome scolded herself. She couldn't be looking at him or thinking about him like that! No matter how good-looking he was! Before the color of her cheeks could disappear completely there was a quick knock at her office door. Before she could answer the door swung open and Keiji walked in.
"Hey Kaggie," He greeted her with a smile.
She returned the smile. She had forgiven him, for the most part, like she always did. Kagome couldn't really stay mad at him; he was like her older brother after all.
"Researching?" He asked amusedly, glancing at the folder on her desk. Kagome always tried to dress the model in the best color for them, the best style that looked on them. She wanted everything to look excellent in her magazine, including even the smallest details.
"Mmhmm," Kagome nodded, resting her chin in her hand. "It would seem red is his best color. I'm thinking red silk sheets?"
"Hmm," Keiji nodded in agreement.
"Maybe a sort of I'm-a-conceited-ass-that-wants-to-get-into-your-pants sort of theme…?" Kagome asked casually, flipping her straight raven hair over her shoulder. Keiji chuckled at her.
"Whatever works for you," he tossed back, grinning. Kagome cracked a smile at him. "Anyway I was wondering if you wanted to have lunch with me before your shoot."
"Yeah I'm going to need all the energy I can get," Kagome drawled dramatically as she got up out of her chair.
She was dressed casually in a pair of dark blue designer skinny jeans and a dark green spaghetti strapped shirt with a black half-sleeved button down shirt, all buttons undone, over top of it. She also wore a pair of black heeled boots, worn over her skinny jeans. Simple yet stylish.
Keiji just grinned at her, knowing she meant energy to deal with the hanyou. He turned and walked back out the door; Kagome grabbed her black and silver medium sized handbag, and then followed him out the door, closing it behind her.
"Let me go get the sheets and talk to Jakotsu first," Kagome said. Keiji sighed.
"Can't you get Sango to do it? You don't really have that much time and I haven't got to spend much time with you lately…" He trailed off lightheartedly.
"Alright, alright," Kagome rolled her eyes, smiling. "If you're going to be a big baby about it…"
"I'm not being a baby!" He whined teasingly, sticking his lower lip out in a playful pout, making Kagome giggle a little.
Keiji loved Kagome like a little sister; he took care of her and was always there when she needed him. He always tried to do what he thought was best for her. He had known her since she was about twelve. Keiji's father, Morimoto, Yutaka owned a very successful international shipping company, Morimoto Enterprises. At just eighteen, Keiji had been working for his father and had gotten her father, Higurashi, Ryou to agree to a merger between their companies. Keiji had gotten close to them and they were like an extended family. After her father's death Mr. Morimoto had bought his company, all the money put into an account for Kagome, and along with all the money she inherited and now with her own career she was easily a multi-billionaire.
"Aya," Kagome called to her secretary as she approached her desk.
"Yes Ms. Higurashi?" Aya asked sweetly, her voice a silky purr, as she looked up from her computer to give her a smile. Aya was a neko youkai. She had bright orange hair, pointed ears, claws, and bright yellow eyes. When she smiled you could see her fangs poking out slightly.
"Call Sango and tell her I'm at lunch with Keiji. Tell her deep red silk sheets, and soft sensual seduction for the cover shoot." Kagome instructed, knowing that Sango would know what she meant. She would explain in more detail to her after she returned.
"Hai," Aya nodded and picked up her phone as Kagome and Keiji went on their way.
"So where are you taking me?" Kagome asked as they left the building and headed toward Keiji's black 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT.
"Just to Hiabato's," He answered with a shrug. Hiabato's was a small casual restaurant, known best for their delicious curry dishes, made with their own special curry sauce. It wasn't that far away, just a few blocks.
"Mmmmm," Kagome moaned dreamily, she absolutely loved food! She could eat a lot without gaining weight, but she worked out regularly anyway, just to be on the safe side.
"Thought you would like that," Keiji chuckled as they got into his truck, buckled up, and were gone.
-x-
"Hmmm …silk sheets….silk sheets…." Sango mumbled to herself as she scanned the small closet like room.
It was a place they called the Cover Room, it being where they stored all their cover shoot props. Neatly stacked boxes, in all shapes and sizes, were piled on the shelves and other props were on the floor, all in a nice and neat order. Kagome always ended up adding things in here anytime she got a new idea for the cover shot theme. Sango quickly placed a small step stole over toward the back, stepping onto the highest one to reach the top shelf. She scanned the boxes until she seen a few long flat boxes stacked on top of each other. She opened the top one and revealed a deep purple silk sheet. Disappointed she tried the next one down, seeing it being yellow she tried the next one.
"Ah-ha!" She exclaimed in triumph as she pulled out the box containing the desired color.
The sheets were mostly used for backgrounds so she was a little curious as to why Kagome only wanted those and nothing else. She stepped off of the ladder, her black heels making a small click noise on the hard floor. Sango strutted out the door, closing it behind her. She took off down the long bright hallway, and entered a room off toward the right. Inside there were little 'stages' set up for shoots. 'Stages' were the small set up areas, like a big bed, a couch, chairs or other such things for photo shoots. There was also a square patch of extremely plush white carpet, where you could add your own colored sheets or whatever and take ground shots. The carpet was mostly for the models comfort, it usually got covered up with something else in photos.
Setting down the box she took out the sheets, gave them a good, yet gentle shake. Not knowing what she was supposed to do with them yet she just laid them onto a long table off to the side of the room. Beside that table was another table, it was filled with pastries, doughnuts and other treats. At the end of the little table sat a mini refrigerator. Sango eyed a cream cheese and strawberry pastry, giving into its sweet temptation, she picked it up and bit into it.
'Mmmmm,' She moaned silently. 'Why the heck do they have stuff like this in here anyway? Doesn't anyone know that models won't eat these?!' With the pastry still in her hand she went over to the mini fridge and opened it up, examining the contents. Water bottles, tea bottles, and other assorted drinks were stuffed in there. She mentally battled between getting water, or a water sized glass bottle of strawberry champagne.
'Ahh hell why not?' She gave in; grabbing the alcoholic drink, figuring it would go excellent with her pastry.
She quickly popped the small cork, and then took a sip of the sweet drink. She was right it went amazing with a strawberry and cream cheese pastry, she smiled in satisfaction. Eating the rest of it, she grabbed another as she walked by, bottle in hand. Sango went and flopped down on the prop couch, deciding to enjoy her little guilty pleasure, since the room was currently unoccupied anyway.
Sango likes drinking to help relax her some, to give herself a little buzz. She didn't however like to be stark raving drunk that she can't even move. She just likes a buzz, for the most part, but has been known to get a little drunk when she decided to go clubbing or partying, which wasn't a whole lot. She could hold her liquor pretty good, but Kami not like Kagome. Kagome could down it like it was just juice, taking a lot to get her really drunk. Kagome was for the most part a good happy careless drunk, but if she had been super pissed before she started to drink or someone pissed her off after words she was hell on wheels. Sango however usually tended to get a little wild and carefree, never really an angry drunk. Even if she did get mad while intoxicated she could get over it pretty quick.
'Hmmm that sounds good,' Sango started thinking to herself, taking another swig of the strawberry goodness. 'A girl's night out. After all we haven't got to celebrate the success of her dress line…' Grinning at her brilliant plan she went to take another swig, but was disappointed when nothing came out. Sighing she got up and got another one, barely even able to feel that she already drank one bottle. She could use a good buzz, especially since that pervert was going to be here with Inuyasha later.
Taking a sip of the sweet champagne she glanced at her watch, 12:36.
'Where is Jakotsu?' She wondered, realizing that he hadn't come in yet. As if he read her thoughts the door swung open and in walked said photographer.
"Sango!" He greeted happily in his girly voice. He had dark hair pulled into a little pony tail at the back of his head and his dark blue eyes, almost black, were shining cheerfully. He wore a pair of tight black pants, a tight bright green shirt with bright pink and black designs on it, and a pair of white running shoes.
"Hey Jakotsu," Sango greeted back with a smile.
"Wow don't you look delicious," He commented giddily.
She was dresses in a hot pink halter top, the back of it dipping low, exposing her back to about a few inches above her waist, and a pair of white wide leg jeans and black heels. Her hair was pulled up in a high pony-tail and had medium sized silver hoops in her ears.
"Why thank you," She replied batting her eyelashes at him playfully. Jakotsu gave her a silly smile and winked at her.
"So what's got you in such a good mood?" She asked taking a sip out of the bottle in her hand.
"Because I am SO excited," He gushed as he jumped up and down.
"About…?" Sango asked, taking another long swig out of the bottle.
"Getting to photograph THE Inuyasha!" He exclaimed, clasping his hands together in front if his face. "He is sooooo cute!"
"Right…" Sango rolled her eyes. Man he was like a hyper active school girl.
"So… is he going to be naked?" Jakotsu asked hopefully, nearly drooling at the thought.
"You know Kagome doesn't do nudity," Sango reminded him and he pouted, crossing his thin arms over his chest.
"Hmm where is Kagome anyway?" He asked picking up a large black case that she didn't even realize he had brought in.
"Lunch with Keiji," She answered as he set the case on a table and opened it revealing very expensive cameras and equipment.
"Awww! That wench!" Jakotsu wailed jokingly. "She always gets in with all the hotties…"
Sango just chuckled at him as he picked up one of his cameras and examined it.
"Soooo what's the theme?" He asked excitedly.
"Hmm all she said was red silk sheets and 'soft, sensual seduction'" she told him, sipping her drink.
"Ohhh!" He squealed excitingly. "I can't wait…maybe Kagome would let me convince her that the shot would be best done naked…" His dark eyes were clouded over with dreamy hope.
"Not a chance," Sango grinned then downed the rest of the sweet liquid and disposed of the empty bottle in the trash, making a clank noise as it hit the other one she had already put in there.
He just sighed and slipped his camera strap over his neck and started setting up equipment.
Sango knew she had a slight buzz since her body and mind both seemed to relax and her head felt slightly light and her stomach had a light warm sensation.
"So where is the rest of the crew?" She asked jumping slightly to sit on the table beside his case. Jakotsu and his team of professionals were called The Band of Seven, consisted of him and his six "brothers." They weren't really brothers they just all happened to be housed in the same orphanage since they were little, and what's even weirder was that all their names ended in kotsu. What the heck kind of coincidence is that?
"Oh here and there," He replied offhandedly, shrugging. "Bankotsu will be here later, he is going to get the pictures touched up and printed."
After Jakotsu got set up he sat beside Sango on the table, both waiting for Kagome since it was almost one. Sango and Kagome were the only two women that Jakotsu even liked, he considered most other women to be bitches that weren't worthy of his time. They heard the door open and Sango heard something that she didn't particularly want to hear….
"Ahhh! Hello there, lovely Sango!"
Sango groaned and turned to look at Miroku whom just walked in with a huge smile on his face. He was dressed in black slacks, his blue button down shirt was tucked in and his sleeves were rolled up to his elbows.
"Hello Miroku," She replied disinterestedly. He came over and stood a few feet in front of Jakotsu and herself, she noticed he was keeping a respectful distance. Whether it was because he was actually being decent or because Jakotsu was there she didn't really know.
"Ohhh Sango who is your sexy friend?" Jakotsu asked slyly, giving Miroku a huge grin. Miroku smiled uncomfortably.
"Oh this is Miroku, Inuyasha's agent. Miroku this is Jakotsu, the photographer for today," Sango introduced. Jakotsu jumped off the table and stood right in front of him, only maybe a foot between them.
"Mmm Inuyasha's agent huh? Well you're not Inuyasha but your pretty damn hot too," He purred.
"Errr…thanks…I guess…"Miroku said unsurely, taking a large step back, which caused Jakotsu to giggle and take another step forward.
"Ahh come on Jakotsu leave him alone," Sango chided, rolling her eyes.
"Humph!" Jakotsu pouted as he walked past Miroku and toward the shot spot.
"Thanks," Miroku whispered gratefully. He didn't have anything against gay people he just didn't like them giving him attention like that. Miroku is, after all, a ladies' man through and through.
"Jakotsu is just a," She paused trying to think of a polite way to say it, "well to be honest he is pretty much just a man-whore so you got to watch out for him."
"Hey I heard that Sango!" Jakotsu whined but then gave Miroku a wink, and Miroku grimaced. Sango couldn't help but chuckle at the look on his face.
"So what brings you here a half hour early?" Sango asked as she swung her long legs slightly while sitting on the table.
"I'm usually always early," He shrugged. "And besides I was hoping to get to see you."
"Well here I am," Sango drawled out rolling her eyes.
"Yes, here you are," He murmured, giving her a sexy smile. Sango's heart skipped a beat as she watched him. "So where is Ms. Kagome?"
"Hmm? Oh! She is at lunch she should be here soon," Sango replied.
'Hmm he isn't even trying to grope me,' she observed smiling a little.
"Where's Inuyasha?"
"Probably sulking," Miroku shrugged. Sango quirked an eye brow up at him in question. "He likes to go out and party and since he hasn't got to yet he is pouting."
"Ahh typical male," Sango concluded, shaking her head. "Sulking because they don't get their way…"
"Ouch Sango! That wounded me right here," Miroku said playfully, laying a hand over his heart. She just rolled her eyes. Finally the door swung open and in walked a chipper Kagome. Eating good food usually always put her in a good mood.
"I have arrived," She stated dramatically, throwing he hands up in the air striking a pose.
"Kagome!" Jakotsu greeted excitedly.
"Hey Jakotsu!"
"Awww Kags I have been waiting for you forever!" He wailed and she laughed.
"Jakotsu you have only been her for like 15 minutes," Sango said rolling her eyes. He just made a face at her.
"Alright down to business!" Kagome said clapping her hands together. "Did you get the sheets Sango?"
"Mmmhmmm," Sango said as she jumped off the table and picked up said sheets.
"Mmm good!" Kagome then turned to Jakotsu. "Okay Jakotsu I want these shots to be seductive. Not perverted but sweet and sensual."
"You know those would be easy to get if only you-"
"He isn't going to be naked," Kagome cut him off and he huffed.
"Who isn't going to be naked?" a deep voice asked behind Kagome making her jump.
"WAHHHH!!! INUYASHA!" Jakotsu squealed, rushing over to him and latching onto his arm. No one even noticed that he had arrived.
"Aww Inuyasha you are SO adorable!" Jakotsu cooed batting his eyelashes at him. Inuyasha had a look of horror on his face as he tried to shake him off of his arm.
"Who the hell are you?" Inuyasha demanded, irritated that some man was hanging on his arm and wouldn't come off.
"Oh I'm Jakotsu! I'm going to be photographing you today, you sexy man you!" He gushed, rubbing his face against Inuyasha's arm like a cat did to their owner.
"Jakotsu do we need to get a restraining order?"Kagome asked warningly. With a loud sigh he let go and stepped a few feet away. "That's better."
Inuyasha was already across the room standing by Miroku, glaring at Jakotsu. Jakotsu just winked at him and went back over to stand by his equipment, waiting to start.
"Aww don't mind him Inuyasha he is just a little man crazy," Sango soothed, her brown eyes shining in amusement.
"Keh he better not touch me again," Inuyasha growled warningly, and Miroku laughed at him.
THWACK!
"Oww Inuyasha! Not so hard!" Miroku wailed rubbing the back of his abused head.
"Keh," Was all Inuyasha replied, crossing his arms.
"Alright if you guys are done and are ready to work," Kagome said impatiently, " I would like to get started."
"Hmm can't wait to see me without my clothes on?" Inuyasha asked smirking and Kagome glared at him.
"I can't!" Jakotsu cried from across the room.
"Arrogant ass," Kagome muttered rolling her eyes. "I need you to strip-"
She was interrupted by a loud squeal by Jakotsu.
"Jakotsu will you shut the hell up?" She snapped. Man sometimes he could get so annoying. He was like a hormone ragging teenage slut! "As I was saying I need you to strip down to your pants."
Inuyasha gave her a smirk and started taking his shirt off, she abruptly turned away and started toward the carpet, carrying the silk with her. Sango followed suit and together they spread one sheet of it onto over the carpet.
"Think we will get a good shot?" Sango asked standing beside Kagome.
"If Jakotsu will keep his tongue in his mouth and concentrate," Kagome scoffed, eyeing Jakotsu who just glared at her.
"Alright wench, let's get the over with," Inuyasha grumbled, walking over to them in just his black jeans, trying to ignore Jakotsu as best as he could.
"Stop calling me wench!" Kagome replied automatically, and he just ignored her. "Alright Inuyasha lay down on your side." He did as she said and laid on his side, propping himself up on one elbow. Kagome took the other sheet and draped it over his legs, stopping at his waist, giving him the illusion of being naked. She dropped to her knees a foot or two in front of his face. She was trying hard not to stare at his naked torso.
"Okay Inuyasha I need you to stop being an arrogant ass and just be sensual and seductive," She instructed him, a slight pink twinge on her cheeks. She didn't know why but saying something like that to him just made her blush.
"And you need to do put your finger to your lips, like your shushing someone," Sango said, the pose that was always on the cover of Kagome's magazine Hush.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah I got it," Inuyasha grumbled.
"No like this," Kagome said, more to herself than anyone, moving his hand that was on his face over slightly. When Kagome envisioned what she wanted she would get it perfect. The cover was one of the most important things in the magazine; it draws people in and wants to read it.
'Her hands are so soft,' Inuyasha thought, looking up at Kagome, who had gotten a lot closer as she was 'fixing' him. She reached over and pulled her hands through the one side of his hair, making it flow down over his shoulder and covered his chest, letting streaks of flesh peak out through his strands. He had to suppress a shiver of pleasure as her hand ran through his hair.
'So soft,' Kagome thought a little surprised. His hair was nicer than hers! She saw one of his ears twitch and had to suppress a squeal and the sudden urge to rub them. They were just so kawaii! Deciding to distract herself she started fixing his hair like she wanted to, getting herself wrapped up in her work. Since Kagome was not really paying attention to how close she was to him, just thinking about how she wanted him to look; she brushed the hair on the other side of his head back, and not realizing that her chest was only a few inches from his face.
'Damn,' Inuyasha thought smirking, as he stared at her exposed cleavage. 'Mmm she smells damn good too!' he added after taking in a deep breath, inhaling her sweet vanilla and cherry blossom scent. He looked up at her face and realized she didn't notice how close she was as she still fixed his hair so he grinned.
"Damn wench if you want me to look at you all you had to do was say so, you don't need to pretend to not notice," He said cockily and she looked down at him confused. Her face lit up and she shot to her feet after realizing that her chest had been practically smashed in his face!
"Don't flatter yourself, I just want to make sure you don't ruin my shot," She retorted and stepped back behind where Jakotsu was standing. Before he could say anything Jakotsu stepped closer, grinning like a kid in a candy store.
"Alright sexy man let's get started!" He said excitedly, and pressed the camera to his face.
Sango snickered at the look on her friends face.
"Shut up Sango," Kagome hissed, walking away toward the small fridge across the room, Sango following. Miroku was standing by the snack table, and stacking a plastic plate up with goodies, to wrapped up in his treats to pay much attention to them.
'How did I not notice?' Kagome thought irritated. 'Now he thinks I want him! That cocky bastard!'
Kagome noticed the two bottles in the trash can and raised an eyebrow up at her friend. Sango just shrugged.
"Needed to relax," She answered and Kagome went and got a bottle of water. She opened it up and drank deeply from it, not realizing how dry her mouth was.
"Hey Kaggie?"
"Yeah?" Kagome asked, closing her water bottle.
"I think we need to go and have some fun soon," Sango said, giving her friend a grin.
"Hmmm that sounds good," Kagome agreed beaming, forgetting about Inuyasha for the moment.
"I was thinking girls night out at Rising Dawn…"
"I couldn't defiantly use a night out," Kagome said, "but it can't be tonight."
"Well then when?" Sango pouted, remembering that the grand opening of the Blue Dragon tonight. It was a new restaurant that Kagome had every intention of going to, especially since she had been personally asked by the owner.
"Hmm I will have to get back to you on that," Kagome told her and after receiving a glare from Sango she added, " Don't worry it will be within a few days."
"Promise?"
"Promise Sango-chan," Kagome nodded.
"I'm holding you to that," Sango said grinning. She loved it when she and Kagome could actually go out and party. It was the only time that they could just cut loose and do whatever.
"Alright Kags baby I'm all done!" Jakotsu's voice rang out cheerfully, drawing their attention to him. Inuyasha was already up and sauntering over to where his white t-shirt was laying and slipped it on. Inuyasha was actually surprised that Jakotsu had been, for the most part anyway, professional about it.
"How many rolls did you use Jacky?" Kagome asked as she made her way over to him, Sango just leaned against a table, listening.
"Three," He answered.
"Three?!" Kagome sputtered. Man she didn't need that many!
"Mmhmm, one of them I'm keeping for myself," He replied, giving another wink to Inuyasha, who just ignored him. Kagome laughed rolling her eyes.
"Man Jakotsu you're such a horn dog," She commented and he just grinned knowingly at her.
'I don't even want to know what he will be doing with those pictures,' Inuyasha thought with a shudder.
"Hey Miroku!" Inuyasha called, and said man looked up, mouth stuffed with pastry goodness.
"What time is that opening?"
"Hmm it's tonight at seven," Miroku answered, after swallowing.
"Opening?" Kagome asked, and hoped to Kami it wasn't what she thought it was.
"Keh yeah the Blue Dragon opening," Inuyasha replied as if she were stupid.
"Yup Inuyasha will be accompanying you tonight," Miroku chipped in. Kagome and Sango both groaned.
"What the hell is your problem?" Inuyasha asked annoyed eyeing both girls.
"Tonight was supposed to be a good night. Now I'm going to have to suffer with you." Kagome groaned again.
"Oh you're going to suffer more than you might think," Sango said, remember the way Inuyasha had literally attacked his ramen noodles, and pretty much any other food that he had eaten.
"And what the hell is that supposed to mean?" Inuyasha snapped, glaring at Sango.
"Nothing, nothing at all," Sango waved him off.
"Alright Kagome darling Bankotsu will have these on your desk by tomorrow morning," Jakotsu told her, waving the camera.
"Alright. Where is Bankotsu anyway?" Kagome asked. "And everyone else for that matter?"
"Bankotsu should have been here by now and everyone else," he just shrugged his thin shoulders.
"So I got all this food sitting out and no one was even going to be here to eat it?" Kagome inquired.
"Hmm guess so," Jakotsu shrugged again, not really caring, as he packed up all his equipment.
"Keh Miroku you're going to get fat if you keep eating like that," Inuyasha told him. He had already eaten one plate of pastries and was now working on his second. He stopped in mid bite of a cherry treat and glared at the hanyou.
"I do not get fat," Miroku replied and took a bite of his fatty treat.
"Keh tell me that in a few weeks when you can't fit into your pants anymore," Inuyasha went on rolling his eyes.
SPLAT!
"Miroku! What the hell man?" Inuyasha gritted out, wiping the red sticky stuff off of his cheek, thanks to Miroku throwing his half eaten pastry. Kagome and Sango burst out laughing and Jakotsu hurried and waltzed over to Inuyasha.
"Oh I can lick that off for you Inuyasha baby," He gushed getting closer. The look on the hanyou's face made Kagome and Sango laugh harder and Miroku started laughing to.
"Oh hell no!" Inuyasha protested, shoving Jakotsu away. "Dude I'm leaving," he told Miroku and was out the door before anyone could say anything.
"Hmm playing hard to get eh?" Jakotsu said, more to himself than anyone else.
"Jacky I think you just scared the shit out of him," Sango said grinning.
"He will come around," Jakotsu huffed.
"I doubt that," Kagome rolled her eyes.
"Alright I'm off to find Bankotsu!" Jakotsu told them waving as he headed toward the door, case in hand.
"Bye Jakotsu!" Sango said waving.
"Tell Bankotsu Hi for me! Make sure I get those shots tomorrow!" Kagome said.
"Hai Kagome! Bye guys!" and he was gone.
"So Sango what are you doing this evening? Going to Blue Dragon?" Miroku asked.
"Nah," Sango shook her head. "I'm just going to stay home and get some work done."
"Oh," Miroku said a little disappointed.
"Yeah I'm working on the designs Sango-chan," Kagome informed her. "They should be ready in a few days, and then we can get started on the clothes."
"Oh good! Guess I better enjoy my relaxing time," Sango said, knowing that as soon as Kagome got those designs done it was going to be none stop work and business. Sango didn't notice how close Miroku was until it was too late…
"I can help you relax lovely Sango," He said suggestively, and Sango felt a familiar rub across her back side.
"YOU DAMN PERVERT!" Sango shouted, swinging her hand around, and connecting with his face with a satisfying SMACK! Miroku crumpled to the ground, swirly eyed and holding his cheek.
"Ahh so worth it," He mumbled to himself.
"You would have thought he learned the last time…" Kagome said shaking her head. Sango just huffed and made her way to the door.
"See ya Kaggie, I got orders to send out," Sango said, giving her a two-fingered salute.
"Hai see you later Sango-chan!"
"Call me later and let me know how your date with Inuyasha went!" Sango threw back over her shoulder, grinning and disappeared out the door.
"Shut the hell up Sango!" Kagome yelled after her and all the response she got back was laughter.
"Man that girl can hit!" Miroku said standing up and rubbing his abused cheek.
"Miroku you really shouldn't do that Sango is going t-PERVERT!" Kagome cut herself off after feeling a squeeze on her ass. She turned around and slapped him, creating a mirror image red hand print on his other cheek.
"Oww! You guys don't have to hit that hard!" Miroku whined rubbing both cheeks.
Kagome just huffed and stalked out the door.
"Ahh well it was worth it," he muttered dreamily to himself, and then left the room too.
-x-
"Yes Mr. Hakimoto I will be attending your opening tonight."
"It is such an honor to be hosting you Ms. Higurashi. I would like to thank you for making an appearance, my wife will be thrilled. She adores your work," Mr. Hakimoto said charmingly on the other end of the phone.
"You must thank your wife for me. I would like it if you could please reserve a table for two for me," Kagome said to the owner of Blue Dragon.
"Of course Ms. Higurashi! Your table will be ready for you as soon as you arrive."
"Thank you very much Mr. Hakimoto,"
"No thank you Ms. Higurashi." He replied pleasantly as then they hung up. Kagome sighed and decided to get ready, since it was already 5:30. She tossed her cell phone down onto her bed and headed for the bathroom to take a shower and brush her teeth.
Fifteen minutes later she came back out of her bathroom clad in just a towel, her long hair also wrapped up, and her silver locket draped around her neck. Her bedroom was dark, stylish, and elegant. Her walls were a deep blue color, and her carpet was a darker blue. Her bed had blue covered silk sheets and matching comforter, with dark green and black swirl designs on it. Her silky pillows also matched her bed set. She had a long oak dresser, topped with a huge mirror, where numerous candles adorned its surface.
She tried herself off and dropped her towel, walking toward her huge walk in closet.
"Hmmm what should I wear?" She asked herself out loud, heading toward the back where she kept her evening gowns. She looked at a deep purple one, then a red one, then a yellow…
"Oh perfect," She said to herself, grabbing a long black dress.
She quickly walked out of the closet and put the dress on. It was black, sleeveless halter evening gown. It had a plunging neckline and was backless, ending in a V shape at her waist, showing off just how tiny her waist was; the rest flowed down to her ankles. It hugged all her curves in just the right spots and showed off a small amount of cleavage. The wound on her arm had already healed, thanks to Kaede's amazing herb paste. She looked stunning, sexy, and modest all at the same time.
After she was dressed she heard a sharp knock at her door. She quickly went over and opened it.
"Hey Kaggie I'm here to do your hair," Ayame said excitedly. Ayame loved doing hair, and makeup so she had no need to hire an at home stylist.
"You look amazing!" Ayame commented after Kagome had let her in and closed the door behind her.
"Thanks," Kagome beamed at her.
"With my help Mr. Sexy Top Model won't be able to keep his hands off of you," She stated, winking at Kagome, her green eyes sparkling with mischief.
"Ayame I'm not trying to impress that ass! I could care less if he liked the way I looked or not," Kagome retorted, stalking to her bathroom. Ayame just grinned and followed. An hour later they emerged from her bathroom, Kagome ready to go. Ayame had done her hair in a curly up-do with a few strands hanging down. She wore very light blue eye shadow and eyeliner, making her eyes pop. Her full pink lips were coated in lip gloss. It made her lips glisten and have a soft pouty look.
"Thanks so much Ayame," Kagome said. "You are the best!"
"I know," Ayame grinned, heading for the door. "Well I got to be going; I'm supposed to go patrol with Hakkaku and Ginta before I switch with Kouga." And she was gone.
Kagome fetched her black heels from the closet and put them on.
'Alright he better be ready,' she thought as she grabbed her light blue purse, already stuffed with the things she would need for tonight, and left her room. Taking the elevator she quickly got to the main floor and spotted Miroku standing by the door.
"Where is Inuyasha?" Kagome asked walking toward him.
"Already waiting in the limo," Miroku said. "I was just waiting for you and now I'm going to retire to my hotel room."
"Miroku you know you can stay here if you want," Kagome said softly, grabbing her long black jacket and put it on.
"Yeah it's alright," Miroku shrugged. "I will when I need to though. Thanks anyway." He flashed her a quick smile.
"Alright let's get this over with," Kagome sighed.
"Kagome," Miroku said softly, stopping her from going out the door. At her questioning look he continued. "Inuyasha isn't that bad once you get to know him."
"It's not just him Miroku," Kagome said quietly. "I have reasons why I don't date or want to get close to anyone else."
"I understand Lady Kagome," he said with a nod. "You know you can't believe everything that is said about him.. He isn't the playboy bastard you seem to think he is."
Kagome said nothing, she didn't know how to respond to that, as they walked out of her mansion. A black limo was already waiting for her.
"Good-bye Kagome," Miroku said as he waved, heading toward the huge garage, where he parked his car.
"Hai bye Miroku," Kagome waved back. She quickly went down the stairs, opened the limo door and slid in.
"Keh wench took you long enough," Inuyasha said as soon as the door closed.
"Well excuse me for keeping you waiting," Kagome drawled sarcastically, turning to look at him.
'Well at least he is something good to look at,' Kagome thought. He sitting there with his arms crossed dressed in a pair of black jeans, a white button down shirt and a black jacket. Stylish yet causal.
"It's six-thirty already," he pointed out as the limo took off.
"It only takes about twenty minutes to get there," Kagome said with an annoyed sigh. Inuyasha scoffed and then just stared out his window. The rest of the ride there was silent, and Kagome sighed in relief with the restaurant finally came into view. They stopped at the curb and got out, taking a few steps and then walking on a black carpet. The carpet went from where they stood to a few yards away to the entrance. There were red ropes along the sides lined with camera people. It looked almost like a red carpet event. Inuyasha and Kagome both put on a smile as they made their way toward the door, and cameras were flashing wildly.
Kagome was taken by surprise when she felt a strong hand clasp with hers, entwining their fingers together.
"What are you doing?" Kagome whispered, still smiling as Inuyasha pulled her with him.
"We are supposed to be dating remember?" He replied, giving her a cocky smirk. Kagome could tell that the people had gotten even more excited after he grabbed her hand, and groaned internally.
'Who knows what these people will write about,' she thought as they entered the restaurant. Inuyasha didn't let go of her hand as they walked over to the little booth were the hostess was sitting. The young woman that was sitting there was staring at Inuyasha; you could almost see drool oozing out of her mouth.
"Higurashi table for two," Kagome told her giving her a smile.
"Right this way," She said, only looking at Inuyasha as she gave him a seductive smile. Inuyasha didn't really react, just followed her to their table. The room was big and spacious and the lights were dimed. It was a lovely place.
"I will return with your menus," the girl said before disappearing. Inuyasha let go of her hand to take his jacket off and slung it over the back of his chair, and sat down. He watched her take off her jacket and his breath almost caught in his throat.
'Damn she is sexy,' he thought with as he watched her sit down, draping one of her legs over the other under the table. His eyes lingered on her face, looking into her beautiful blue eyes, then he dropped his gaze to her lush lips. He wondered what it would be like to kiss them, to kiss her jaw line, then the soft creamy looking skin of her throat and on down…
"So what exactly are we supposed to talk about?" Kagome asked suddenly, snapping out of his little fantasy.
"Beats me," he shrugged, and she sighed.
"Here you are," the girl came back with the menus, setting them down in front of them. "Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you," She said to Inuyasha, winked, and left.
'Stupid girl,' Kagome thought irritated glaring at the girl, then stopped herself. 'Wait I don't care if she flirts with him. He isn't anything to me.'
Kagome opened her menu, as did Inuyasha. A young waiter came over a few minutes later and asked to take their order.
"I would like the lemon chicken stir-fry with white rice," Kagome answered, handing him her menu.
"Oh excellent choice my lady! You have good taste," he said, obviously flirting with her. Kagome just gave him a smile.
"Medium-rare steak, no onion, and extra mushrooms," Inuyasha said, narrowing his eyes slightly as the boy was ogling Kagome.
"And to drink?" he directed the question to Kagome, giving her a huge smile.
"A bottle of your best wine," Inuyasha answered, shoving his menu into the boy's arms. The young waiter frowned at him, but said nothing. No they weren't really dating but he would be damned if anyone was going to flirt with her while he was around!
'Keh just the demon blood in me,' Inuyasha concluded. Dog demons were known to be possessive of what is theirs, whether it was some deal or not.
"Hai I will be right back with your wine," he said smiling at Kagome, then glaring out of the corner of his eye at Inuyasha, and was gone.
"You could be a little nicer you know," Kagome commented causally.
"Keh I don't have to be anything," he remarked, leaning back into his chair and crossed his arms. Kagome just rolled her eyes.
"So Kagome," Inuyasha started, "What exactly do you train for?" She was a little surprised that he was actually trying to have a conversation with her.
"I'm a miko," She answered.
"A miko eh? Sort of rare these days," he said. He groaned internally, making small talk was not exactly his forte, but being the overly curious hanyou that he was, he hast to get her to trust him first, or else he will never be able to figure her out.
"Here you are miss," the waiter had come back and set two wine glasses down, along with a little bucket of ice with the bottle of wine sitting in it.
"Thank you," Kagome said with a nod.
"My name is Toshio, if you need anything please don't hesitate," Toshio said smiling, he bowed slightly then took his leave.
Inuyasha reached over and plucked the bottle out of the bucket. With a quick flick of his claws the bottle was opened and he poured the dark colored liquid in her glass, and then filled his own up. Kagome was surprised that the evening was going good so far, you could even say she liked being here with him. She was even a little flattered that he was actually making an effort and trying to start up a conversation. She had notice how uncomfortable he seemed so she decided to help.
"So Inuyasha, what made you decide to become a model?" Kagome asked, sipping her wine. She enjoyed the sweet taste and took another sip.
"My mother used to be a model, but as for me," he shrugged, "just sort of happened. Guess no one could resist my amazingly good looks." There it was, that cocky attitude and smirk.
"I've seen pictures of your mother before, she is gorgeous," Kagome commented. "Why did she stop modeling?"
"A few years after she had me she had to quite. She didn't feel right not being with me all the time."
"Oh I see."
"Now she helps my father with the company, mostly organizing charity events and such," Inuyasha said. Inuyasha loved his mother dearly, she was an amazing woman, kind, sweet, but man did she have a temper.
"So what about you? What made you want to design?" Inuyasha asked. Before Kagome could reply, Toshio came over with their orders. He hastily put Inuyasha's plate down in front of him but took a little more time with Kagome's.
"Thank you," Kagome said, smiling sweetly at him. The poor boy almost fainted right then and there, but just nodded with a nervous smile and left.
'Keh! Why doesn't she smile at me like that?' Inuyasha thought. 'Wait why the hell do I care? I'm only doing this to boost my rep, not that it really needs it, and to figure out her secrets.'
"Oh this is good," Kagome commented, taking another bite of the juicy chicken and crisp vegetables.
"You didn't answer me," Inuyasha pointed out, taking a bite of his steak, which was tender and cooked to perfection.
"Hmmm? Oh!" Kagome remembered. "I've always loved the idea of being able to be creative, to be able to make things that everyone would want. I just had a natural knack for it I guess."
"Hmm," Inuyasha nodded, taking a sip of his wine. He watched as she chewed her food, taking in how pretty she looked, with her face scrunching up slightly in delight as she ate.
'What could you possibly be hiding little miko?' Inuyasha mused, taking another bite of streak.
Kagome noticed him staring intently at her and shifted a bit uncomfortably. There was something about having his beautiful golden orbs looking at her that sent slight butterflies in her stomach. The rest of the meal was pretty much quite. They ate their food, and between the both of them they drank the whole bottle. After they were done and ready to leave, it was almost nine, Toshio came back to gather their plates. Kagome and Inuyasha were both standing by the table, putting their jackets on.
'I wonder why Sango said I shouldn't eat out with him. I didn't see anything wrong with the way he ate or anything.' Kagome mused as she slipped her jacket on, she was snapped out of her thoughts when Toshio's voice rang out.
"Miss I would really like to see you again," He said, giving her that annoying( in Inuyasha's opinion) smile again, he wrote his number down and handed it to the surprised Kagome. Inuyasha felt a growl emerge from his throat as he took the piece of paper away from her.
"Inuyasha!" Kagome gasped.
"Keh she doesn't need your number," Inuyasha said, and threw the now waded up paper at him. "She doesn't need some wimpy boy like you when she has a man like me."
He threw a wad of cash onto the table, and after taking Kagome's hand he almost dragged her away from the stunned waiter. People were casting curious looks at them and Kagome blushed, completely embarrassed by Inuyasha's rudeness. She couldn't tug her hand free from his grasp as they stepped outside. She forced a smile on her face as they cameras started going off again. Inuyasha kept a firm hold on her hand as they walked down the small carpet way and got into the waiting limo. Only did then Kagome speak.
"What the hell was that all about?" Kagome demanded after thrust her into the limo, getting in himself, then slamming the door closed.
"Keh didn't that little idiot see that you were on a date?" Inuyasha said annoyed.
"It wasn't a real date Inuyasha!" Kagome protested.
"Keh it doesn't matter. When you are with me, you are with me. No one else." Inuyasha said firmly, arms crossed over his chest. He really didn't know what possessed him to act like that but he couldn't help himself. He blamed it on his dog demon blood….
"Who are you to tell me who I will and will not be with?!" Kagome exploded whipping around to face him all the way since he was sitting right beside her.
"Whether you like it or not, that's how it is," he replied, eyes closed in irritation.
"No it's not how it is! I can see who ever the hell I want!" She snapped.
"Sorry wench but you can't. All in the deal," he said with a shrug.
"The deal is to act like we are dating! That doesn't mean I can't have someone in private!" Kagome flung back. She knew she would never have called that guy, but she was the one to make that decision not him!
"Kagome for this month, you are mine, and mine only," he growled at her, eyes darkening. For some reason the thought of Kagome with another guy irritated him. Kagome's jaw dropped at his statement, she would have started laughing if he hadn't been so serious.
"I belong to no one!" she hissed back, her eyes dark with furry. How dare he say something like that!
"For now, you belong to me!" Inuyasha snapped back, and before she could say anything else his lips crushed down on hers. He had no idea why he felt the need to kiss her, or why the thought of her belonging to him and only him sent a thrill deep into the pit of his stomach. Kagome was too shocked to respond to his kiss, at first. But she hesitantly kissed him back, liking the feel of his soft lean lips against hers. She felt his tongue run across her bottom lip, she gasped in protest but he took opportunity to slip his tongue into her mouth.
'Kami she tastes so good!' Inuyasha thought as his tongue danced with her responding one. Finally needing air, he pulled away from her, and she was panting slightly. The kiss had been rough and demanding, her lips were slightly swollen, and her heart raced in her chest.
"You- you-!" Kagome stumbled on what she would call him, her mind still a little dizzy from the kiss.
"Arrogant asshole?" he supplied for her, quirking an eyebrow up. She huffed and then moved to the other side of the limo, sitting as far away from him as possible.
Inuyasha resisted the urge to laugh at her; he was quite satisfied with himself. She had enjoyed it, he could tell, and that would work to his advantage. But he wasn't going to lie to himself, he liked it to. She had tasted so sweet, and her scent mixed with her taste was just intoxicating. The ride home was silent, Inuyasha was calm, pleased with himself, while Kagome sat fuming silently to herself. She was mad at him, but she was also mad at herself.
'Why the nerve of that cocky moron! He thinks that I'm just going to let him have me just because of this stupid deal?! And I belong to him!? HAH! Don't make me laugh,' Kagome scoffed to herself. 'Even if I did like that kiss, which I will never admit to him, I can't be with him. I have too many of my own issues and he would just end up leaving in the end. It's better to just not get involved.'
Soon they were at her mansion, and Kagome flung the door open and hastily made it up to her room. After she left Inuyasha couldn't hold it in anymore, and chuckled.
"Hmm this might be more fun than I thought it was going to be," he mused out loud to himself, before going to his own room, a smirk plastered on his face.
Okay theres the end to this chapter! I AM SO SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG TO UPDATE! After Rylie (my son) got sick for over three days I got sick too! I'm sorry it took so long guys, I will try to post the next chapter sooner, I'm still moving and stuff.
I tried to give you a little Inu/Kag stuff, hoped it was good enough for you!
And if you didn't read the top message about CHAPTER THREE PLEASE READ THIS! If you submitted a review before September 23rd please go back and read chapter three! I edited some things and changed a few things! Sorry about that guys! It was last minute thoughts!
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