AN/ Okay sorry for the super long wait on this one, lots of family issues and dentist appointments...anyway, on with the chapter!
Disclaimer: Don't own any of it...
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Kagura's POV:...
I sighed heavily as I turned a corner and brushed my raven bangs from my fale face, I just couldn't believe how hot it was today. I never broke a sweat this fast, especially if I had been walking in the shade. Which I had been.
'This is totally ridiculous! Walking all the way to the Taisho estate to tell dear brother's love interest about the party he's planning because he just had to take the limo today, there were no other chauffers...bastard.' Gritting my teeth in frustration I quickened my step, hoping that his home wasn't to much farther. On the upside of things, I'd get to see my Sesshy again. A mischievious smirk graced my ruby lips. This was my chance to finally seduce what is rightfully mine!
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Inuyasha's POV:...
I pouted in my seat, my arms folded across my chest and my lower lip jutting out. I couldn't help it really, Kagome had brought this on not me. It was her fault entirely that I was pouting. I chanced a glance over at where she was standing in line to order our food to see her talking with some totally random person, leave it to Kagome to make a friend in a fast food restaurant...'Stupid...'
When I noticed the guy she was talking too felt my stare on his back he glanced back at me, taking my well placed chance I gave him my best, ice glare of doom. He imediately froze and turned his attention back to Kagome, trying to ignore me. Well I had news for him, NO ONE ignores Inuyasha Taisho! Taking a straw from the little metal canaster in the center of the table I was sitting at I removed it from its paper confines and gave it a test flick, making sure it would go a fair distance. Once I was ready I turned so that I could aim, and pulled the straw back with two fingers, my other hand holding it for now.
Once I was locked on target I let the straw fly, and nearly shouted with victory when it came in contact with the back of his head, making him jerk forward slightly in shock and surprise. When he glanced over his shoulder to see who had attacked him I smirked at him and waved another straw in silent threat. He made a pathetic attempt at a glare which only made my laugh. 'Moron!' and boy was I glad that Kagome had just gotten our food, it was fun annoying that guy, but he could only take so much before he snapped.
"Pfft, took ya long enough! Why do ya have to gab to everyone you meet huh?" swiping my lunch tray from her I practically tore the Wacdonalds wrapper from my burger and took a large bite, chewing it slowly, savouring the taste of beef and the mixed condaments, ketchup, mustard, and mayo blend together in a delicous cocktail that could only be described as euphoric. I know it sounds kinda overboard there, but I prefered junk food to the crap they served for dinner at home. Like escargot, which turned out to be french for 'boiled snails,' and Cavier, which turned out to be fish eggs...one word for those, gross! I prefer greasy, fatty burgers and fries thank you very much!
'Inuyasha! You have to slow down or you're going to get a stomach ache!" I was about to retort when I remembered what Kagome said she'd do if I talked to her with my mouth full again and swallowed with great difficulty.
"I'm fine, I've got an iron stomach remember? I ate like, ten worms on a bet two months ago and I didn't hurl it up, went straight through the old digestive tract like it was nothing new!"
"Ugh, don't remind me...I still get queasy when I think about it," snorting in amusement I took another bite of my burger, this time smaller, and took a bouple fries and crammed them in there with the bite. Kagome just stared, and I raised a dark brow.
"buwhat?" her eye twitched, and only only just realized that my mouth had had food in it and she raised her hand, ready to strike. But lowered it down again slowly before taking a deep breath, and sighing deeply.
"Swallow your damn food before you talk Inuyasha," nodding hurriedly I swallowed, again with difficulty and shook my head.
"Now, why were you staring at me like that?" she blinked and looked away, instead focusing on something on the other side of the street from the window seat we were sitting in.
"Have...have you ever noticed how alike you two look? Yet you're so different at the same time...it can sometimes be so confusing." I tilted my head and blinked.
"Eh? What? Who are you talking about?" she shook her head and glanced at me out of the corner of her eye before reaching up and tucking some hair behind her ear.
"You and Sesshomaru...you both have similar physical traits, but your personalities are complete opposites. I'm just saying that sometimes you guys confuse me..." at first I had been angry with her for comparing me to my asshole of a half brother, but then noticed the far off look in her eyes. She was troubled. And I knew what was troublin her. Scarffing the rest of my burger and swallowing I leaned forward across the table a littlle, lips pursing in concern.
"Kagome, is this about the arranged marriage? 'Cuz if you need to talk about it I'm here," I blinked in surprise when I saw her smile and turn back to face me.
"It's alright Inuyasha, that's actually not the problem...I actually talked to Sesshomaru about that already and I've calmed down a bit, its something else that I'm not quite ready to talk about with you yet, okay?" frowning slightly I nodded, respecting her privacy for once and leaning back in my seat, grabbing my drink and taking a long and satisfying swallow.
I didn't like the fact that she had chosen to go to Sesshomaru for comfort before and was not liking how far Sesshomaru was going to win her over, not one bit. My frown deepened as I put my drink back down on the table. I knew Kagome would choose me, after all, I knew her better, she was my friend...and people say that a strong relationship is built on a strong friendship.
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Kagura's POV:...
My feet were killing me, even sitting down on this old filthy pedestrian bench didn't help to rest my poor delicate feet. Glaring at the pointy-toed heels I had chosen to wear today. 'If I had known I was going to be walking today I would have worn something more casual and that's actually made for walking, ah...' heaving a soft, yet tired sigh I looked up only to have my eyes lock onto two familiar faces sitting at a window booth of the Wacdonalds across the street. It was Sesshy's little half-brother and the girl, Kagome I think it was, sitting at the table talking cheerfully. I stuck out my lower lip, pouting. 'Damn, now I don't get to see my Sesshy! Ah, oh well...I can just deliver dear-brother's message and be on my way. Just because Kagome wasn't at the house didn't mean I couldn't just go, visit Sesshy...' an evil smirk played across my ruby lips. I stood from my seat on the filthy bench and dusted off my rear before sauntering over to the crosswalk and pressing the button, crossing when it turned green. I would just go inform the brat girl now.
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Kagome's POV:...
After that rather serious conversation with Inuyasha we had changed the subject to something more on the bright side...in other words, our friends.
"Seriously, I don't think Miroku will ever learn! He just wont keep his hands to himself, sometimes I wonder if he actually likes the pain...if thats the case then he's seriously screwed up!" giggling softly I smiled brightly and nodded.
"Well, Sango really doesn't seem to mind even though she does slap him. She just doesn't like it if he does it in public that's all," taking a tiny sip from my drink I glanced around the restaurant, only to have my eyes land on Kagura. My eyes widened a fraction as my lips let go of the end of the straw and snapped shut. 'What the hell is Kagura doing at Wacdonalds of all places? Isn't she all like, fancy?' narrowing my eyes slightly I sat back in my seat, staring at her cautiously. When she approached us I blinked in confusion. 'Huh?'
"GIrl, my dear-brother wishes me to invite you to a party he is throwing this friday, he says you're also allowed to bring guests if you wish..." I simply sat there, my mouth slightly agape in horror and shock. Naraku? The creepy guy that was at dinner with Sesshomaru and I was inviting me to a party? Well, I knew who I was bringing with me...I needed to make sure I was never alone with him. An unpleasant shiver ran up my spine and Kagura seemed to notice.
"Yeah, my thoughts exaclty..." and with that she turned on her prada heels and sauntered off, leaving both Inuyasha and I sitting there, both still recovering from the shock. When Inuyasha's jaw finally snapped shut, he allowed his eyes to latch onto me and give me an odd look.
"Naraku, is inviting you and anyone you want to a party? Is it just me, or is something really fishy going on here?" I glanced at him, the horror still evident.
"No, its not just you...but I have a feeling that I wont be able to get out of this...damnit how do I get myself into these messes?!" groaning loudly I rubbed my temple with my fingers and allowed my head to drop onto the table top. This was not going well at all.
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AN/ Yay chappy sixteen is done, again sorry for the long wait but had bad writers block for this one. Hope you liked it!!
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