A/N: Holy marbles! I haven't posted for this story in ages……*bowing low to the ground*……. I'm so sorry everyone! I could tell you my whole story, but that would be making a whole new story of my own (hee, hee). But here you go, got more too.
-And for the record: I don't own INUYASHA! Rumiko Takahashi does! (brilliant woman!)
CH. 17
Kagome wondered around the office with a thick folder in hand. She was determined to finish her work before she left for the day. Other than that, work seemed a little normal.
'If that's what one could call it. '
Koharu was ignoring Miroku, still being upset by the prank that was held against him a couple of weeks ago. Kouga had seemed to stop bothering her lately. But that would only be because he always caught Kagome leaving Inuyasha's office with her hair all riled up.
'How embarrassing!'
Sango was constantly giving Miroku death glares.
'As if the poor guy needs anymore trouble.'
And Inuyasha had fully apologized about the whole argument about Buyo. He had gone with her to her mother's place to pick up the scarf and ball, where Kagome in the end placed it where her beloved cat had been buried.
Kagome made it back to her desk and sat down. She sighed as she opened the Akiruno account and began typing away.
***
Inuyasha had just left his office. He was thinking about Kagome lately and couldn't really take her off his mind. He decided that he should ask her for a real date, no more of those:
"Kagome, I need you in my office."
He rounded the corner and went directly to her desk where he could hear her typing like a maniac. He leaned against the delicate frame of her office walls and cleared his throat.
"Hey Kagome." She didn't bother to glance up at him as she answered.
"Hey." Inuyasha rose a brow.
"Busy much?" Kagome sighed as she turned the page over and began typing again.
"Kind of. I wanna get this done before I leave today." Inuyasha nodded.
"Right. Listen, I was-" Kagome stood up quickly with folder in hand, making her way out of her small cubicle.
"In a minute, Inuyasha. Let me make a copy of this real quick."
Inuyasha felt like growling, but followed her anyway. Before he could interrupt her again, he saw that she was reading the papers in the folder, not really watching where she was going.
Kagome bumped into someone as her papers slipped from the folder. Without looking who she bumped into, Kagome turned and glared at Inuyasha, bending down to retrieve her papers.
"Inuyasha! You could've warned me." Inuyasha crossed his arms.
"Feh! It's not my fault you're clumsy."
Kagome was gathering her papers when she felt a hand brush over hers. Not bothering to look who she bumped into, she quickly apologized.
"I'm so sorry! I wasn't looking where I was going." She stood, rearranging her papers without a care.
"Higurashi?" Kagome felt her heart do a double flop in her chest. She took a deep breath as she slowly lifted her head to see the man she bumped into. She would recognize his voice anywhere!
"M-Mamoru?" The tall black haired, blue eyed man chuckled in his soothing and cool voice.
"I can't believe it's you." Kagome gave a nervous laugh, she felt like fainting, like her heart would slow its beat and stop any second now.
"Y-yeah, what are you doing here?" He smiled, making Kagome blush slightly.
"I was making a deal with Shikon." Kagome shook her blush away.
"A deal?" He chuckled, making her blush all over again.
"I'm the owner of Chiba Enterprises." Kagome could kick herself now. She giggled and hugged the folder to her chest.
"I thought that was you!"
They laughed together as Inuyasha observed the scene. He didn't like what was going on between the two and felt like he needed to stop it fast.
Just then, Sango came around the corner and spotted Inuyasha.
"Hey Inuyasha, I need you to sign-"
Mamoru spotted Sango and smiled. "Hello, Sango."
Sango could've tripped right then and there. Thank goodness she wore low heels today. She turned at the sound of his voice and smiled nervously.
"M-Mamoru? H-hi! How are you doing these days?
Miroku was walking around doing nothing when he noticed the familiar group of his friends standing around. He made his way over and noticed how Sango and Kagome were blushing madly, while Inuyasha looked like he wanted to kill something.
He stopped next to Inuyasha and thought better to just watch what was going on.
Mamoru was bidding his farewell to the girls. Kagome held out her hand to shake him goodbye. But Mamoru took her hand and lifted to give a soft kiss. Kagome felt like melting!
"Kagome, it's been a long time. Meet me for dinner?" Kagome knew she was going die a happy woman, she just knew it!
"Dinner? Sure. When and where?" Mamoru pulled a business card from the pocket of his suit blazer and handed it to Kagome.
"How about tonight? If you're not busy that is." Kagome quickly shook her head.
"No! Of course not, tonight would be great." He smiled his genuine smile.
"Great. Take my business card and call when you're off. You can give me your address and I'll pick you up." Kagome could feel the shortness of breath already.
"Uh-hmm." He smiled then leaned down to give her a kiss on her cheek.
Before leaving, he called to Sango. "Sango, I'll make sure to tell Toji you said hi." Sango's blush grew ten times worse as she felt her face hot and red.
He bid Kagome and Sango farewell and was gone as soon as he had come. Kagome slowly placed her hand on her cheek, coming over the spot he had kissed.
Miroku and Inuyasha stared with obvious glares at the two silly girls. Sango rested her hand on Kagome's shoulder, still trying to shake the blush away.
"D-did he just say, Toji?" Kagome nodded slowly.
"Sit me down … I think I'm gonna faint!"
As soon as Kagome said that, she felt her legs go weak. Inuyasha quickly ran over and held her up, walking her to her cubicle. Miroku passed his hand in front of Sango's face, she didn't even blink! Miroku grumbled and led her to Kagome's cubicle.
Sitting down, Kagome took a deep breath and tried to calm down. Sango had finally snapped out of it and snatched the bottle of water Kagome had on her desk, drinking the bottle empty. Inuyasha and Miroku were fuming!
"Are going to tell me what happened back there?" Kagome waved Inuyasha off, staring dreamingly at the business card in her lap.
"Wait, let me just save this moment so that I can remember it the day I die." Sango giggled and turned to the guys, laughing at their frowns.
"F-Y-I boys, that man you just saw is Kagome's ex." Inuyasha scoffed.
"That's Hobo?" Sango giggled.
"Nope! You can't compare any man to this guy! He's Kagome's high school sweetheart." Miroku scoffed.
"Oh yeah, then why do you know him?" Sango sighed, feeling like she was being lifted to heaven.
"I dated one of his friends Toji." Inuyasha frowned.
"So? That was back in high school, so what?" Kagome frowned at him then blushed.
"Oh, come on, Inuyasha! Didn't you have a high school sweetheart?" He smirked.
"Nah, I was too busy making a record." Miroku laughed, patting him on the back.
"Good one!" Sango turned to Kagome and smiled wickedly.
"Oh yeah, well Kagome thinks Mamoru is the idealMan, period." Inuyasha glared.
"Why's that?" Sango jumped in excitement.
"Can I tell, Kagome? Please?!" Kagome giggled, shaking her head.
"No! I don't want them to know!" Miroku frowned.
"C'mon, we can take it." Kagome sighed as she got up.
"He was my first, okay?"
She made her way out of the cubicle as everyone followed. Inuyasha was hot on her tail.
"Whoa! Wait a minute." He pulled Kagome gently on her arm, turning her around.
"That guy was your first?" Kagome blushed and smiled.
"Yup! I still can't believe I saw him. What are the odds of that?" Sango smiled as she hugged Kagome's shoulders.
"Remember that one time when we double dated?!" Kagome giggled.
"Duh! Of course I remember! How could I forget!"
Miroku and Inuyasha watched as the girls giggled like they were teens, making it clear on their faces that they were just as excited as when they were younger.
***
Kagome turned in a circle, loving how her dress fit her perfectly. She was giggling on the phone with Sango while she eyed her reflection in the bathroom.
"So, where do you think he'll take you?" Kagome giggled at Sango's excitement.
"I dunno, somewhere fancy! He always took me somewhere fancy back then."
Hearing her doorbell, she wondered who it could be. Mamoru had told her he would call her as soon as he was in front of the building.
"Hey Sango, let me call you back." She could hear Sango all but growl on the other end.
"Ooh! You better!" Kagome laughed as she tossed her cell on the couch and opened the door.
"Inuyasha? " He was leaning against the door frame.
"Can I come in or are you leaving already?" Kagome noticed his weird tone and stepped aside to let him in.
Inuyasha walked in with his hands in his pockets. He was wearing a pair of denim pants with a loose shirt and cap. For once to Kagome, he looked like a regular guy.
"Go ahead and take a seat, I'm just gonna put some earrings on."
Inuyasha watched as Kagome walked away. He couldn't help but stare at her body as she left the room. She was wearing what women call, the little black dress, and Inuyasha couldn't help but sulk as he wondered where Mr. Perfect was taking her.
Hearing her heels step through the carpet, he watched as she placed the final earring on her ear. She had her hair up with elegant strands falling. He looked to her legs, seeing the dress came up to her knees, her calves glittered with what he could only guess was that shimmer crap that girls wore.
She wore a silver bracelet on her left wrist and a matching silver ring on her right hand. Kagome walked to him and motioned for him to stand.
"Can you help me put this on? Inuyasha stood and grasped the thin silver necklace around her neck and clasped it.
Kagome smiled as she turned to him.
"Thanks." She walked over to the kitchen and offered him something to drink, Inuyasha declined, saying he was leaving in a minute. While Kagome stayed doing he didn't know what in the kitchen, he cleared his throat.
"Kagome?" Kagome was in the kitchen, looking for her set of wine glasses, just in case he wanted to come up after dinner.
"Hmm?" Inuyasha leaned his elbows on his knees, glancing at her.
"You're really going all out on this guy, aren't you?" Kagome turned to glance at him.
"What do mean?"
"You're all dressed up." Kagome giggled.
"Mamoru is the kind of guy who makes it worth your while. In high school he always took me out to fancy places. He wouldn't be Mamoru if he didn't do it now. "
"Sounds like Mr. Perfectto me." Kagome walked out from the kitchen and sat next to him on the sofa.
"Okay, tell me why you're sulking?" Inuyasha glared at her.
"I'm not sulking!" Kagome sighed.
"Fine. Then why does it sound like you have problem with me going on a date with him." Inuyasha glanced away, crossing his arms.
"Feh! I don't care." Kagome sighed again and turned.
"It's not like you should be mad or anything. We're still friends and-" Inuyasha stood up in anger.
"Friends? Is that the way you see me?!" Kagome stood up slowly, frowning at him.
"Well, what am I supposed to think?" He turned away from her, heading towards the door.
"Nothing. Go on your stupid date. Hope you have a good fucking time." Kagome gasped and clenched her fists.
"Inuyasha! That's not fair!" He turned and stared angrily at her.
"What is?!" Kagome huffed and glared at him.
"You think just because I make-out with you in your office gives you the right to claim me or something? Making-out doesn't specify anything! If you wanted to go with me you just should've asked!"
He stormed up to her and glared at her from his height.
"I was! But you were practically ignoring me when you bumped into Mr. Fucking Perfect!" Kagome pushed him back.
"And it took you this long to ask me out?! Why didn't you ask me out before?! Before we started making out?!" Inuyasha shook his head.
"I dunno!" Kagome turned and walked away, grabbing her cell phone from the sofa.
"Then that's your fault! Don't come around bullying me just because I have a date! God! You act like after tonight I'm marrying him or something!" Inuyasha sneered.
"You better not!" Kagome scowled.
"Heh, why not?" Inuyasha thought his veins were going to explode.
"Because… because!" Kagome smirked at him.
"You don't even have a good reason. "
Inuyasha stumbled with the words caught on his tongue. The phone rang and Kagome answered it quickly.
"Hello?" Inuyasha stared at her.
"Hi… sure, I'm ready ." Inuyasha began to glare, trying to let her know that he was furious.
"Uh huh. See you outside, bye". Kagome tossed the phone and walked to the door, turning over to glare at Inuyasha.
"Are you planning on staying here or leaving?" Inuyasha crossed his arms and turned.
"Feh!"
Kagome rolled her eyes and walked out, leaving him in the apartment.
Inuyasha turned at the sound of the closing door. He slowly walked over to her window, eyeing the black limo parked outside the building. Only seconds later, he saw Kagome walk towards the limo; the driver was outside in seconds and ran over to open her door. Kagome walked in without hesitation. The driver closed the door and ran around, taking his seat in the driver seat and driving off.
Inuyasha walked away from the window. The sun was setting and he didn't know what to do now. He could:
out of her apartment and try to see where they went so he could spy on them.
her apartment to see if she had anything on this guy.
over to see if Mr. Perfect would walk her up and hope to get a good hit on him.
home and sulk about how he lost his chance at a first date with Kagome.
Inuyasha sighed and lay on her couch, bringing his hands behind his head.
'They're just goin' for dinner, right?'
***
Sango rummaged through her fridge, wanting something to snack on. Her phone rung and she walked over to her kitchen counter to pick it up.
"Hello?"
"So, what does this Toji look like?" Sango laughed at Miroku's question.
"Will you get over it? Luck isn't on my side like it is Kagome's ." She heard him scoff.
"So you wantto see him?" Sango sighed.
"I wouldn't mind. But knowing Toji, he's probably married with three kids by now." Miroku whistled.
"Family man, huh?" Sango giggled.
"Yeah, you could say that."
"So what does he look like then?" Sango went to her room and lay on her bed.
"Let's see, he's tall, like Mamoru. Dirty blonde hair, green eyes…" She heard a sigh.
"A real catch, this guy." Sango sighed at her memories.
"You betcha' ".
"Go on." Sango twisted her mouth and made funny faces, trying to think of her past love.
"Well, he had a rich, deep voice. And he brought me lilies every time he saw me or when we went on a date. He knew I liked cheese-burgers and fries from any diner and he would bring me a piece of apple pie. "
"Damn. He's good." Sango giggled.
"You have no idea!" Miroku suddenly coughed, trying to clear his throat.
"Don't tell me! You too?!" Sango laughed and waved her hand in the air.
"No! I lost my virginity to some guy at a party. Thought it was better to lose it and not while in love. Those two don't mix for me." Miroku chuckled.
"I see. So why would he only bring you a piece of apple pie?" Sango giggled.
"Cuz we'd arm wrestle for it. Of course he'd let me win." Miroku made a sick impersonation of a girl's voice.
"Aww! Isn't that sweet?!" Sango laughed.
"Shut up! You're such a dork." Miroku chuckled.
"Yeah well-Hey! Can I come over?" Sango sat up.
"Why?"
"Can't a friend just come over?" Sango didn't know if this was a good idea.
"I guess."
"Good. Give me about two hours." Sango scoffed.
"Two hours? What is this? A date?" Miroku chuckled.
"C'mon, can I?" Sango fell back on her bed.
"Fine. Call me when you get here, I'm gonna take a nap."
"Alright. Bye."
Sango clicked on the cordless phone and threw it at the end of the bed. She got comfortable and closed her eyes for a nap.
"Stupid, Miroku, so goofy sometimes."