Author's Note: I realize that I forgot to correct a teeny tiny mistake from the last chapter before uploading it (did anyone notice it?). It's the part where Inuyasha comes walking in like a model, and I mentioned how he had "midnight black hair". I wanted him to wear a wig to try to fool Kagome, but I forgot to mention how he threw that off too with his mask. Gomen ^.^ The Inuyasha in this story is a half-demon, with his usual white hair, doggy years and golden eyes.

And to all my dear reviewers, you guys are lovely. Reviews make me smile and inspire me to write. Thank you! :)

Just another thing: For this story, the first few chapters will be very lighthearted, especially in comparison with later chapters. Something will happen (duh) but just not yet. Hope you'll enjoy this chapter! I made it longer than usual~

Disclaimer: As usual, I do not own Inuyasha.

The stainless steel fork was held high in the air, reflecting the artificial lights on the ceiling. A silver-haired man was examining the few pieces of spaghetti in between the teeth of the fork, sniffing it now and then to make sure it was safe to eat.

A loud growl was heard throughout the room.

Inuyasha sighed and patted his stomach. Really, the spaghetti smelled scrumptious. He had skipped dinner the night before and breakfast that morning for work, and was currently so ravenous that he couldn't even think straight. So why not give it a go?

Simple. He had tried Kagome's cooking before. And if he was honest with himself, her food tasted absolutely like hell.

He delicately sniffed at the food again. Perfectly delicious. Not a single thing that was wrong with it. However, he still didn't trust his nose or eyes even though they were much more powerful than a mere human's. He just didn't want to die that early. Was it wrong that he thought Kagome's cooking was so horrible it might kill off a half-demon like him?

"Just get it over with, you're a man for god's sake! And now you're what? Scared shitless of harmless food?" he scoffed at himself as he started to lower the quivering fork down to his mouth.

Just a few inches to go…

twenty centimetres...

ten…

five…

a small breath away…

"INUYASHA!"

He yelped as the loud bang of the door brought him tumbling back to reality. The fork slipped from his fingers and the few bits of food tumbled all over his pristine white shirt. He groaned and reached to grab a few napkins on his desk to wipe off the sauce. He was frustrated. He was shocked. And most importantly, he was hungry.

"Hi father, what's up?" Inuyasha asked, annoyed and busy wiping his shirt. He should've picked up his father's scent earlier, or at least sensed a presence at his door. He frowned, wondering what was wrong with his nose.

"Having lunch locked up in your own room? That's sad, son."

Inuyasha scowled. "Well I was going to have a nice lunch downtown, when someone left me their company to run, which automatically meant me having lunch in this stuffy little room most of the time."

Inutaisho laughed lightly at his son's childish, whiny tone. "Really Inuyasha, I wonder when you'll grow up to be a mature man like Sesshoumaru."

A sound between a snort and a laugh was heard. "What? Learn to be a stuck-up iceman who looks as if he had a rod stuck up his ass twenty-four seven? Gee, that'd be so amazing."

"I heard that hanyou."

Sesshoumaru Takahashi swept into Inuyasha's office grandly. With his head held up high and his stiff posture, he would have looked fearful, yet there was a hint of softness in those cold amber eyes, and there was something beautiful about him that no one could ever put a finger on that made him seem intimidating – in the good way, of course.

Sesshoumaru sat down onto the couch in the office, next to his father. Inuyasha was putting away the box of spaghetti while dumping the used napkins carelessly onto his desk. Finally, he looked up to meet his father's and his brother's gazes.

"So to what do I owe this honour?" Inuyasha quipped as his eyes narrowed. Sesshoumaru never visited him. He was 'too busy' as a fashion designer and had so many shows and parties he had to attend. Their father, on the other hand, was supposed to be in France with Inuyasha's mother for some wedding anniversary. They were both living it up with a nice, long tour around Europe. It was just plain weird to have both of them in his cozy office all of a sudden.

Inutaisho cleared his throat before starting. "I called Sesshoumaru over so that the three of us could talk over something that was on the French tabloids yesterday morning."

"Oui, c'est quoi?" Inuyasha drawled as Inuyaisho took out a few tabloid magazines and tossed them onto Inuyasha's desk.

On the covers of the few magazines were either pictures of Inuyasha in the dark, emerging from Kagome Higurashi's mansion, or Sesshoumaru having dinner with a slender, petite women. Or on some of the covers, both Takahashi brothers starred in them.

"What is this? Sesshy, you've found yourself a girlfriend!" Inuyasha chuckled with delight, his eyes sparkling with amazement as he reached out to read the first magazine on the pile.

Sesshoumaru's eyes tightened just a bit.

"Wait, I forgot, I don't read French. Here you go Fluffy!" Inuyasha threw the magazine in his hands towards Sesshoumaru's head, who merely tilted his head to avoid it, causing the magazine to hit the wall with a huge thud.

"Grow up, hanyou. This Sesshoumaru doesn't have time to deal with your childish tactics."

Inuyasha opened his mouth to retort before he caught his father's stern look. Thinking it was best to clamp his mouth shut he merely sealed his lips together and looked expectantly at his father to start the conversation.

Inutaisho sighed. "Enough, you two. Let's get to the serious matter at hand. Firstly, why am I to learn that both of my sons are engaged to be married when both of you were single last month? Sesshoumaru, explain first. Who is this girl and is she worthy of taking up the Takahashi name?"

"Her name is Rin Takashima." Sesshoumaru replied simply, as if her name explained it all.

"And –?" His father prompted with an expectant look.

Sesshoumaru sighed, thinking it was best to get it over quickly. "She is from Kyoto and is currently attending Tokyo University, in her third year in medical school. I met her during a photo-shoot for my new season's designs three weeks ago."

"So this means marriage?" Inutaisho pointed on one of the covers that had bright yellow capitalized words 'GETTING MARRIED? IS SESSHOUMARU MAKING IT OFFICIAL?'

"Father, I thought you knew better than to trust the tabloids. We were merely having dinner together as friends. Nothing more."

Inutaisho shrugged. "The tabloids are starting to hold an ounce of truth these days. But anyway, your confirmation took a huge weight off my shoulders. If this relationship develops, I'd like to meet this Rin."

Sesshoumaru tried his best to compose an impassive face. "That would not be necessary, I assure you."

His father smiled knowingly before turning to Inuyasha. "And you, young man, have a lot of explaining to do. Why were you seen coming from Higurashi's house at midnight? Don't tell me there was nothing between the both of you or you'd be labelled as the worst liar in history."

"Weren't you the one who asked me to try to make her fall for me?" Inuyasha replied with a snort.

"Yes, but it's been three years. What's taking you so long?"

"It's not my fault Kagome's playing hard to get! I've been trying ever since I met her, but it just won't work!"

Inutaisho sent Inuyasha a quick, incredulous look. "Then try harder."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "Thanks for the advice, but that's exactly what I'm doing now."

"And besides, what's this rumour about a merger between Miko and our company?"

Inuyasha's eyes widened. "How did you know – "

"I have my sources. Although I want to ask you what you were thinking when you proposed this ridiculous idea to Higurashi. A merger would benefit Miko, but not us. Besides, Miko is our rival, and I have no intention whatsoever to see us become partners."

Inuyasha suddenly felt really stupid. "Uh, I was just focused on getting closer to Kagome at that time. But believe me, she'd never agree. I asked her just to annoy her."

His father nodded. "Just make sure to stop this merger thing before it becomes real. But anyway, you still haven't answered my first question. What were you doing at Higurashi's house that late at night?"

Inuyasha glared at how Inutaisho wiggled his eyebrows in his direction. Sesshoumaru looked away, disgusted at his younger brother's countless affairs with women.

"I assure you, we were just having dinner at her house. Nothing more."

If Inutaisho wasn't a grown-up man who was nearing his 3000th birthday, he would've snorted at that spot and confronted his son on the spot. However, Inuyasha caught that look in his father's eyes that caused an outburst from him.

"What? You don't believe me? Keh! Why did it take Sesshoumaru a short explanation to make you believe him. It was just a nice, peaceful dinner with Kagome!"

Inutaisho laughed. To ease his fuming son, he added. "Fine, I do believe you."

Inuyasha harrumphed before Inutaisho said, "So, when will you get Higurashi on your side, eh?"

"I'm on it, okay? Just give me some more time. Besides, aren't you supposed to be in France with mother?"

Inutaisho's eyes narrowed at the quick change of subject, but ignored it nonetheless. "Yes, we were supposed to leave together in two days, but I received an urgent call yesterday about a robbery at our villa. I've tried to keep it down, so this won't come up on the news."

"What?" Inuyasha yelled, while Sesshoumaru managed to look a bit shocked.

"Yes, the villa Izayoi designed for me and her. It was quite strange that this crime occurred at such a perfect timing. Don't worry, I have a few people on this case."

"But the villa – "

"I know, someone outwitted our security guards and cameras. Nothing wrong was recorded at all." Inutaisho frowned. "I don't want to talk about this yet, there's something…unsettling about it. I'll inform the both of you when I get updates."

Inuyasha reached out to give his father a reassuring pat, while Sesshoumaru nodded his head once. A pregnant pause filled the room as none of them had anything to say.

Sesshoumaru broke the silence first. "If there is nothing else that concerns me, I shall be on my way."

Inutaisho nodded. "You may leave."

Just as Sesshoumaru stood up, a red-headed wolf demon knocked and entered. Sesshoumaru quickly excused himself, thinking it was one of Inuyasha's admirers, and he left the room without another word.

"Yes Ayame, perfect timing. Here, take a seat." Inutaisho gestured at where Sesshoumaru had been sitting a moment ago.

"Ayame?" Inuyasha's eyes widened as he recognized Kagome's secretary. "Wait, what are you doing here? How did you know my father?"

"Who doesn't know your father." Ayame rolled her eyes.

"You know what I mean. What's going on?"

Inutaisho replied with a smile. "Inuyasha, there are many people on our side. Ayame was my secretary's granddaughter. Of course, I meant the old Mr. Wolfe who's currently retired and living a luxurious life in Los Angeles. Ayame's working for me, and I give her triple the salary Higurashi does."

"And what exactly is Ayame's job?"

"To put it nicely, she helps us know Miko's progress. She is Higurashi's most trusted ally in these dark times. And if you want me to put it in a…ah, not as nice way, Ayame is a spy."

Inuyasha gaped at both his father, who looked extremely pleased with himself, then at Ayame who looked equally as smug.

As if to prove Inutaisho's point, Ayame spoke up as she handed Inuyasha a thick folder. "Here's a copy of Miko's most updated financial records, and the last meeting's minutes with their board of directors. Apparently, Miko doesn't think that a merger is wise at the moment. They're also hiring a new batch of models to advertise a new set of clothes and jewelry to set a new style for the new season."

"See? Isn't she resourceful?" Inutaisho smiled. "Good job, Ayame, I always knew you were as hardworking as your grandfather."

Ayame flashed him a huge smile and stood up. "I guess I should go back to work now. Ms Higurashi would start to wonder where I am by now."

Inutaisho dismissed her as she walked quickly out the door.

As soon as the door closed shut, Inuyasha turned to his father. "Isn't that a bit low? I mean, Kagome trusts Ayame fully. I'm sure she lets Ayame know practically everything about Miko. This really seems cruel!"

Inutaisho's eyes widened as he took in Inuyasha's view.

"Son, are you telling me you've developed feelings for Higurashi?"

Inuyasha turned red, his eyes firing up as he practically shouted to his father. "What – HELL NO! I meant that we are strong enough to defeat Miko even without all these sneaky plans that could downgrade our company's image and reputation if someone figured it out!"

"Just an errant thought, no need to be so worked up. Besides, I trust you Inuyasha. I know you don't fall in love so easily. Remember one thing though, Miko is our rival. They probably have spies sent over here that are working for you this instant."

"Yes father."

Inutaisho glanced at his watch before saying, "It's time for your lunch, son. I've kept you from your food way too long."

"Sure dad, and thanks."

"No problem."

With that, Inuyasha's last guest left his office. He sank down into his comfortable chair with a sigh. When his stomach growled impatiently once more, he laughed and took out the spaghetti he had planned on eating earlier.

As soon as the spaghetti touched his tongue, and he had chewed on it twice, his face turned green. He quickly spat out the food, which landed with a huge splat on his desk. At that exact moment, Kagome entered his room without bothering to knock.

Kagome looked shocked as she took in the sight of Inuyasha spitting out his food, and at Inuyasha's surprised face at an unwelcome guess. Realizing that it was Kagome in front of him, Inuyasha quickly grabbed a few tissues, wiped both his mouth and the remnants of the food on his desk and threw it into a trash can on the other side of the room.

He failed to notice how Kagome's expression turned from shock to anger as she realized what he was eating. She knew that box and that spaghetti inside the box too well.

"TAKAHASHI! HOW DARE YOU STEAL MY FOOD!"

Inuyasha gulped as a fuming Kagome stormed across the room towards him.

Four hours ago

Kagome was having one of the best mornings of her life. Inuyasha hadn't annoyed her for the last twenty-four hours, another client had just signed a contract worth almost a million, and most importantly, she had successfully made herself lunch. Which was not some of the microwaveable crap that she had been living on for way too long.

Kagome knew her cooking skills literally sucked. She had taken a course last summer but it just didn't work out. So she usually had to ask her mother to cook for her, or buy some microwaveable food most of the time. Kagome was about to enjoy her usual morning coffee when suddenly, a knock came from her door.

"Come in!"

Ayame entered with a smile. "Morning Ms Higurashi. The models and the new makeup artist are here."

"Send them in."

A few moments later, four people entered her immaculate office.

They were the models she had hired a week after the audition – the two girls and one guy. The last man – Kagome really wondered if that girly-looking man was a man – was the new makeup and hair artist, who was the best in his profession in Japan.

"Hello Sango, Rin, Kouga and Jakotsu."

The four of them murmured their hellos. Kouga was sending Kagome winks and suggestive smiles, which Kagome chose to ignore pointedly. He didn't seem to get the message as he continued his advances even after Kagome looked away.

Kagome got straight to the point. "I've called you guys up here today to discuss our schedule. Congratulations once again for becoming a model for Miko. It is a pleasure to have all of you here. We hope that we can start our new advertising campaign as soon as possible, so is next Tuesday afternoon okay for all of you?"

Everyone seemed okay with that.

"Also, I'd like you to sign the contract today. It's just a simple note of asking you to model only for Miko during a period of time, and that we can use your photos for any situation that we see fit."

A few minutes later, everything was settled and Kouga and Rin stood to leave. Of course, Kouga had managed to brush his hand against Kagome's when he handed his contract back to her – an act that Kagome chose to ignore once again. He left with a cocky smirk, which seemed to promise Kagome that she would hear much more from him from that day onwards.

Kagome had asked Jakotsu to stay for awhile to know her new makeup artist better. She was very curious to see what kind of man he exactly was – if he was one at all.

Sango looked uneasy and stayed in her sear even after Kouga and Rin had gone out.

"What's wrong Sango?"

"Kagome? Don't you recognize me?"

Kagome frowned as she studied the alluring girl carefully. As soon as she heard Sango's voice, it struck something deep inside her. She knew that voice, but it was so hazy that Kagome couldn't remember when or where she had heard Sango before.

The memories flowed quickly as soon as she looked into Sango's deep brown eyes.

"Oh my god! Sango! Sango! It's really you!"

Sango laughed as Kagome bounced towards her to give her a huge hug.

"Missed me?"

"Oh my god!" Kagome exclaimed again. "Forgive me, I forgot your name or how you looked like! Pre-school was such a long time ago!"

Jakotsu gave the hugging girls an amused look. "So I take it that both of you were friends when you were in diapers?"

"Yes!" Kagome squealed with delight. "I've missed you so much! So where did you go after you left Tokyo? America?"

"Canada," Sango corrected. "Kohaku and I had to go to school there until I came back to Japan for university."

"So Kohaku's still on the other side of the planet?"

"Yep, and he's a smartass. He got this huge scholarship for university next year in England."

"Wow," Kagome gushed. "That's awesome!"

Sango laughed with joy. "I can't believe you're one of the top businesswomen – no wait – the top businesswoman in the world now!"

"Me neither, but why didn't you tell me earlier it was you?"

"I hoped you'd recognize me at the audition but you didn't. I recognized you right at the spot because you've been on the news for a long time now."

Jakotsu cleared his throat before the girls turned to him.

"I hate to break this happy reunion, but I have a meeting with my manager in about an hour. So could you please spare me a few moments of Ms Higurashi's undivided attention now?"

"Uh – " was the only reply he got as Sango turned back to Kagome.

"Call me later so we can meet up, you have my number right?"

"Yep, but here's mine," Kagome grabbed a pen from her desk, got out a scrap piece of paper and scribbled her number down.

"See you Kagome!" Sango waved as she exited the room.

Kagome's face was flushed with happiness as she turned to Jakotsu who was waiting patiently in his chair.

"I'm so sorry Jakotsu, I got carried away."

"It's fine darling, don't worry about it."

"Here's your contract."

Jakotsu skimmed through it before he whipped out his pen to sign his name – in large, cursive writing. He handed the contract back to Kagome before looking up.

"I'm so honoured to work for Miko. I approve of your fashion sense immensely. Although I do see lots of room for improvement." He frowned at that thought.

Kagome laughed. "That's why you're here, Jakotsu."

"Yes dearie," he smiled at her fondly. "Besides, your fiancé is so deliciously handsome. I've been dying to meet him my whole life!"

"Wait, what fiancé?" Kagome's smile dropped.

Jakotsu sighed dramatically. "Inuyasha Takahashi. The most incredibly gorgeous, sexy, cute, hot and drool-worthy man on earth! I'm a huge fan of his! Do you think you could get him to meet me one day?"

Kagome gulped as she eyed her new makeup artist carefully from head to toe. "Um, Jakotsu? I hate to be rude and I really don't want to offend you…"

He flashed her a brilliant smile before responding. "Don't worry, dahling, nothing would faze me. Fire away!"

Kagome sent him a guilty look before her question tumbled out of her lips.

"Are you gay?"

Silence filled the room. Kagome looked down and gulped again. 'Great. Just great. Now you've offended the best makeup professional in the country.'

Suddenly, Jakotsu burst out laughing.

"Hun, don't be afraid! Yes, I do love delicious young men like Inuyasha, and I'm proud to be."

Kagome finally caught on what he had been saying earlier.

"Wait, no, there's a huge mistake. Inuyasha isn't my fiancé or anything close like that. We're enemies. Rivals, you know."

Jakotsu clucked his tongue impatiently before whipping out his iPhone to show Kagome an article on the internet. Kagome noticed how even his fingernails were painted and had tiny jewels on them.

"Here you go dear, read this."

Kagome's eyes widened in shock as she read through how she and Inuyasha were engaged to be married. The press had even taken a picture of him leaving her mansion at night. A night which she remembered too well.

Kagome stood up furiously as she handed Jakotsu's phone back to him.

"These are just rumours! Ridiculour rumours! Really, who the heck decided to post this…this… ridiculous lie! I just have to – "

"Woah calm down dear, it's okay. I know these journalists are too eager to get the hands on all the juicy details. I believe you."

Kagome calmed herself by taking deep breaths as she sat down again. Finally she managed to speak again.

"Thanks Jakotsu, I appreciate it."

"It's my pleasure."

"And didn't you say that you were meeting your manager now? Go, before you become late."

Surprisingly, Kagome was becoming quite fond of this man. Although his face, which was covered with makeup and his lips were painted with rosy red lipstick, Jakotsu was truly one of the most sincere and kindest people she had met in years.

"A pleasure to meet you, Kagome," Jakotsu said, offering his hand to shake hers.

"Yes Jakotsu, I can't wait to see you again."

Jakotsu pretended to look shocked. "Oh my, don't tell me you're falling for me!"

Kagome laughed and was about to reply when suddenly, a knock on her door caused her to say "Come in!" as she turned to her new guest.

Before Kagome got a glimpse of who was at the door, Jakotsu beat her to it.

"INUYASHA!"

Kagome noted Inuyasha's shocked look at the makeup artist's enthusiasm at seeing him. Jakotsu pounced on Inuyasha and continued to squeal with delight.

"I can't believe I'm acutally meeting you! I forgot to introduce myself, how rude of me," Jakotsu let go of Inuyasha's left arm to extend his hand to Inuyasha. "I'm Jakotsu, the makeup artist, I'm sure you've heard of me."

Inuyasha was still too stunned to move, so Jakotsu took matters into his own hands. He grabbed Inuyasha's right hand and shook it while hopping up and down. That caused Inuyasha to realize Jakotsu's actions as Inuyasha yanked his hand out of Jakotsu's eager grasp.

"Who the hell are you?" Inuyasha demanded as he tried to get as far from Jakotsu as possible inside Kagome's office.

"The most famous makeup and hair artist in Japan," Jakotsu giggled. "I'm sure you've heard of me, Inuyasha dear."

Inuyasha shuddered at the pet name.

Jakotsu's hand mimicked Inuyasha's silky hair, imagining what it was to touch his hair. He sighed enviously.

"I've always been so jealous of that beautiful hair of yours. Tell me, which salon do you go to normally?"

Inuyasha frowned. "What's that for? I don't need anything artificial, and I don't go to salons or any silly place like that!"

Jakotsu let out a giggle again. A look on the clock inside Kagome's office made him gasp aloud.

"Oh my, it's getting so late! I've gotta go! Kagome, when will I see your boyfriend again?"

Inuyasha smirked and crossed his arms, looking at Kagome intensely while Kagome blushed as red as a tomato and started, "He's not my – "

"Oh nonsense dearie, nonsense! I'll see him soon won't I?"

Inuyasha shuddered, causing Kagome to smile mischievously. "Don't worry about that, you'll be seeing him again very soon. I'll make sure of that."

Inuyasha scowled at Kagome, muttering about evil wenches under his breath while Jakotsu's eyes lighted up. "That would be lovely, my dear. Ciao, and have a nice day!" With another giggle, Jakotsu was gone.

Kagome was laughing so evilly that Inuyasha glared at her until she finally calmed down.

"Oi wench! When are you gonna stop rolling on the floor like a pig in mud?"

That shut Inuyasha up.

"Hey who are you calling a pig? I'm not fat!"

Inuyasha glowered before he smirked at her. "Of course you're not. You're the most delicious-looking woman, with such a sexy body that I just can't keep my hands off of you, and if I could just add on, I don't think I'm able to keep my hands off of your luscious curves with you standing so near me, so reachable."

He proved his point as he licked his lips and reached out for her, wrapping his arms around her delicate waist. Kagome was currently fixed onto her spot, unable to respond as she drank in the sight of Inuyasha. He was so unbelievably sexy. Who could blame her for thinking about him the wrong way sometimes? Sure, they were enemies, but how could she fight such a sinful looking man, especially when he was turning his charm on her? Kagome shuddered against the warmth his body was radiating. It was enveloping her, making her feel safe and wanted, made her feel desired.

"Beautiful," he purred as he inhaled her scent, burying his nose into the crook of her neck. "You smell so heavenly. I think I could just drown in that addicting scent of yours."

Kagome was stunned. When Inuyasha mentioned her scent, she couldn't but help thinking about how his scent was addicting. That manly scent of his had always driven her crazy. She couldn't think straight as he held her tighter, pulling her flushed body even closer to his hard, masculine one. His hands roamed her back as he started to kiss her neck softly.

"Damn woman, you'll be the death of me."

Kagome gasped as Inuyasha's hands slipped downwards and pushed her butt towards him. He made sure she could feel exactly how aroused he was becoming simply from their hug and their proximity. That caused Kagome to snap out of her brief trance as she jumped back and tumbled down into her seat. She placed a hand on her thundering heart unconsciously as she peered at Inuyasha.

Which was the wrong choice to make.

Inuyasha's eyes had become a dark gold, evidently filled with lust. He was panting slightly, his eyes fixed onto Kagome's. Something at the edge of her mind was tugging for her attention. She had to look away, turn away, look away look away look away… Her thoughts were cut short as Inuyasha took a deliberate step forward towards her, drowning from the intensity of her stare. Kagome couldn't think. All she knew was that she had to do something, something very important, something which meant life or death…

Inuyasha took one more look at her before he threw all coherent thoughts out the window. He needed to taste those full, glossy lips of hers. He just needed to. He felt that if he didn't, something terrible would happen. It wasn't just a mere desire, he needed it to survive. It was so essential it tore at his very being.

Just as Inuyasha's lips descended upon hers, Kagome whipped her head to the side. His soft lips landed on her left cheek, leaving both of them stunned. Her simple act had broken them from the trance they had been in. Inuyasha stood up too quickly and practically threw himself across the room, while Kagome looked down at her fingers, unable to meet his intense gaze.

"I'm sorry," Inuyasha choked out.

Kagome remained silent for a beat before she spoke up, "Don't be, just – just don't fool around like that again. It creeped me out."

Inuyasha regained his cocky demeanour at that instant. "Au contraire, I believe you were enjoying youself very much."

Kagome opened her mouth to retort but Inuyasha cut her off.

"Oops, I think I needa go now. See ya!"

With that, the insufferable jerk ran off. Kagome huffed, furious that he had deliberately deprived her of her chance to yell at his sorry ass. He was simply a huge irritating bastard. Who did he think he was, trying to kiss her like that? He may like to joke, but this was getting too far out of hand.

And most importantly, why did Kagome respond to his advances positively?

Kagome shook her head as she turned back to her work. What had started off as a great day had turned extremely confusing.

As Inuyasha stepped out of Kagome's office, he frowned at how easily he had been affected by Kagome. He was certain that he couldn't fall for her, it was forbidden. However, before that thought fully processed that thought, he simply brushed it away. He was most definitely not falling for her. It wasn't like she was the first girl who he had made out with.

The smirk returned with full force as Inuyasha walked off back to his office, ignoring the curious looks the employees at Miko were sending him. They were most probably thinking about how he and Kagome were engaged and deeply in love. Inuyasha snorted. Right. As if they would ever be 'in love'.

As soon as Inuyasha exited the building, he came face to face with a very familiar woman.

"Mrs. Higurashi?"

The woman whipped around to see Inuyasha. She smiled as soon as she caught sight of him.

"Inuyasha! I'm so glad to see you!"

"Yeah, me too," he smiled at the woman. Kagome's mother had always been nice to her, especially after she first ran into Inuyasha and Kagome in the middle of an intense argument. Mrs. Higurashi had then started to harbour a soft spot for the youngest Takahashi, inviting him to dinner at times.

"Could you help me give this to Kagome? She made it this morning at my house for herself, but she seems to have forgotten to take it with her."

It was a box filled with spaghetti.

"No problem."

"Thank you Inuyasha," the older woman beamed. "Besides, when will the both of you ask me for advice on the wedding?"

"What – what wedding?" Inuyasha spluttered out as he tried his best not to drop the box of spaghetti in his hands.

"Dear me, is it supposed to be a secret? Then never mind. I'll take my leave now, and thank you for delivering that to Kagome."

Before Inuyasha could reply, Mrs. Higurashi was gone. Inuyasha's jaw was still hanging open as he made his way to his office. He was unaware of the box of food still in his hands until it was almost lunchtime. And by then, he had already decided to eat it all up – just to prove how he didn't care about Kagome's feelings - as usual.

That was longer than I expected. Hmmm…Anyways, feel free to review!