Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha :P
Previously:
There was mirrors, hair brushes, wigs, hair products, chairs, and head showers (whatever you call those things that you use to wash hair at a salon...) as well as some racks of average yet styling looking outfits.
"Welcome to my makeover paradise!" Jakotsu announced proudly. Kagome laughed nervously before being yanked down over the sink like bucket and getting sprayed with lukewarm water. Sango and Inuyasha sat down on some comfy couches across the room and watched as Kagome was getting her hair done.
Chapter Eight- Friendly Friends
"Oh. My. God." Kagome said slowly, looking into the mirror as she touched her now shorter and straightened hair.
Before, her hair was a bit tangled because of how easy it knotted and the curls it naturally set. Her hair was down to above her butt and the bags were a bit crooked from the self haircut she tried a while back.
Now, her hair is just below her shoulder blades, ending at mid back, and it was straight with a natural wave in it, her hair was not knotted and smooth to the touch. Her part was sided and her bangs were trimmed beautifully, covering half of her left eye, leaving some mystery to be desired in her appearance. There was slight highlights in her hair whether it was from the light or naturally, Kagome never really noticed them. The way her hair was cut brought out the chocolate color of her eyes instead of blending with her hair.
"Perfect." Jakotsu said. Kagome turned around and hugged him tightly.
"Jakotsu I LOVE LOVE LOVE you! I look amazing." She said, turning back to the mirror.
"Holy crap. Kagome?" Sango asked, walking up the stairs with Inuaysha.
"Damn. Jakotsu, you did a kick ass job." Inuyasha said. Kagome turned to them.
"What do you think?" She asked. Sango smiled.
"Hot." She said.
"Smoakin'. Sess is totally going to have a hard time resisting you now." He said. Kagome blushed and nodded.
"Thanks Jak." Kagome said. Jakotsu turned to her, looking confused.
"You think we are done here?" He asked. Kagome looked at him and shrugged before nodding. He simply shook his head.
"Look at what you are wearing! I will be sinning against Kami if I let you leave in that! When you get home, burn your clothing. Here," he said, pushing a rack of clothes toward Kagome. She looked at it oddly.
"What do you mean?" She asked.
"Everything in the rack is your size. Pick out fifteen outfits." He said. "Then pick out an outfit you will change into." He said. Kagome dumbly nodded as he disappeared. Sango shrugged and Inuyasha laughed at the two speechless girls.
"Alright then," she sighed and got to work, finding sixteen outfits.
After finishing, Kagome got changed into some black skinny jeans and a deep purple shirt that had the fabric squeeze into a knot on one shoulder, creating ripples throughout the stomach area. The other shoulder rested an inch down her arm. She wore a light grey beanie and some black ankle booted heels to match.
Jakotsu gave her thumbs up after seeing her outfit choices. Ten of them were casual clothes like what she just put on, while five of them were more dressy for dinners or a night in town.
"Girl, you are ready for anything." He said. Kagome smiled and hugged him. Inuyasha high fived him, while sango also hugged him.
"Are you going to let me pay you this time?" She asked. Jakotsu shook his head.
"Payment for me will be letting me design your wedding dress too." He said. "Also your happiness." He said. Kagome giggled and nodded.
"Sure, bachelorette party, wedding dress, my happiness, anything else?" She joked.
"Yeah, how come you and San always get the hotties, after this whole things settles down and you guys get married, we are going hottie hunting for me." He huffed playfully. Kagome laughed and Sango nodded.
"Deal," they said at the same time.
After the long morning and most of the afternoon at Jakotsu's shop, Sango and Kagome were starving so Inuyasha treated them to some early dinner at a really good restaurant in town.
"So, we got the makeover down. Which looks great, by the way, what next?" Sango asked. Inuyasha shrugged, taking a sip of his beer.
"Most likely getting Sesshomaru and Kagome to see each other again." He said. Both girls nodded, taking a sip of their lemonades.
"Evening, welcome to Takira's Grill. What can I get you?" A waiter, no older than 25 asked. Everyone placed their orders quickly.
The meal was then spent talking about really anything. Kagome and Inuyasha became rather close friends and Sango was glad about that. There were times in the past that she had boyfriends that did not work out because of their relationship with her sister/roommate.
Kagome was having a blast. She soon found out that Inuyasha was the bipolar opposite of Sesshomaru. While he liked meetings and work to fill his weekdays, Inuyasha preferred spending time with his friends and BSing around with them. While Sesshomaru was a cold hearted person who rarely opened up, Inuyasha was a relaxed person who only got mad at people who hurt him and his loved ones. They were currently sharing stories of Inuyasha's childhood with Sesshomaru and how he used to be really cool.
"-After I dumped the cupcake on him, he picked me up and threw me into the pool." Inuyasha laughed. Kagome looked at him.
"That's not so bad. I'd say you deserve worse." she teased.
"It was January and the pool was green with gross stuff on the walls." He said. Kagome and Sango bursted out laughing.
"Well, they were red velvet cupcakes and they stain! I bet he enjoyed being a literal redhead for a few days." Kagome laughed. Inuyasha shuddered.
"Let's just say I was one way longer. He continued to smear one in my hair every week so it would stay in." He said. Sango leaned over and kissed him before pulling back laughing.
"Poor baby." She said.
"I don't get it. Before he met Kagura, he was chill and funny. We used to hide dad's stuff and blame it on one another all the time. It was awesome. I still remember the hide and go seek games we played a lot when we were pups. That bitch ruined everything." He growled. Kagome sighed. Sesshomaru said the same thing.
"If you both regret what she did, why not patch things up and become brothers again?" She asked. Inuyasha shrugged.
"He thinks I was one of the guys she was fucking behind his back." He said simply. Kagome gasped while Sanog stopped chewing her food and looked at him.
"Oh, Inu, I'm sor-"
"It's alright. I wasn't though. To clarify, she came onto me, telling me to forget about him and that she was happy with me. She planned Sesshomaru walking in on did nothing, to clarify, it just looked like we were about to, with her on my lap and kissing my neck as I tried to get her off. He still beat the crap out of me. Spent the next two weeks in the hospital, even with my speed healing and everything. He wanted to break up with her, but things got complicated and they stayed together for a few more months before breaking things off. All of it stayed private from the press and we gave them a different story to feed off of." Inuyasha said. Kagome nodded.
"What complications?" she asked. Inuyasha shrugged.
"Look, Kags, as much of a dick he is, he is a really good guy. Don't tell him I said this, but I think he needs to be happy again. As for complications, that is his story and I can't tell." He said. Kagome nodded and started playing with her fries, eating one every once in a while.
"Alright, ready to go?" Sango asked. Kagome nodded and Inuyasha paid the bill before leaving.
"I have to go home and get my head chewed off for not coming into the office after ditching. Love you," he sighed before kissing Sango. He then turned to Kagome.
"Trust me, this plan will work. He likes you, he just does not know it or does not want to admit it yet." He said. Kagome nodded and smiled before hugging him goodbye and walking home with Sango.
Inuyasha quickly got into his small 2015 Corvette Z06 and sped to his older brothers company. Yes, they were suppose to share it, but Inuyasha prefered living a freer life without all of those politics and porblems involved.
"Good afternoon, Mr. Takahashi. What can I do for you?" Awoman with short black hair asked as she typed on the computer at inhuman speeds.
"Hey, Yura, tell the icicle that I need to talk to dad. I know he and mom are here," Inuyasha said. Yura nodded and paged her boss, letting him know that his brother was here, wanting to talk with his parents.
"Go on up. Their meeting was sceduled to end about twenty minutes ago. He has another in about an hour, it would save me the walk if you told him that for me?" She asked sweetly. Inuyasha pretended to have a pained expression before nodding.
Over the years, Inuyasha had come in and out of the company more than he has his own house, so he is more than farmiliar with all of the receptionists he must encounter and Yura Kuro is by far his favoirte. She is the most chill and normal, choosing to wear bits of color with her clothing instead of keeping it all black and grey.
"Later," he said before walking away.
When Inuaysha walked into the large office, he spotted his parents and Sesshomaru talking at his desk.
"Hey, mom and dad. Fluffy, looking as icy as ever," he cracked. Sesshomaru shot him a glare and turned back to his parents.
"I shall see you both at sunday dinner. Inuyasha, I must speak with you." Sesshomaru said monotonly. Inuyasha nodded.
"First, mom, can I talk with you outside?" He asked. Izayoi looked at him but nodded.
"Inuyasha, if this is about a girl getting pregn-" "MOM! Yes, this is about a girl, but no, my girlfriend is not pregnant. I am being careful with her." Inuaysha said irritably. How come whenever he pulls one of his parents aside, they think he got some chick knocked up?
"Than...?" She asked. Inuyasha sighed.
"This is going to be a long sotry.." He sighed. His mother smiled at him and sat down in one of the two waiting chairs and motioned for himto join her.
"Well, you remember meeting that girl at the party the other night? The one who was kissing Sesshomaru?" He asked. Her mom nodded.
"Yes, I remember, I wish I caught her name...she seemed so sweet." She sighed. Inuyasha shrugged and his voice got low into a whisper.
"Her name is Kagome Higurashi and she and Sesshomaru met about a week back when she came for an interview with him about speaking at her school's graduation. They hit it off and I think Sesshomaru liked her, so we snuck her into the ball except he did not recognize her and they connected and got a bit...close. Now, he is on a wild goose chase for her, but she is worried he wont like finding out that his mystery girl is really the one who screams at him, dropped coffee of his suit, and threw up on him. She is scared he is expecting more. Now, we have this plan...but I need your help." Inuyasha took a breath. It took a moment for it all to sink into his mothers mind and when it did, she smiled brightly.
"Oh Inu, that is wonderful. Anything you need, I'll help." She said.
"Perfect. This sunday, at our family dinner, Sango will be there, and I need you to tell Sesshomaru that he has no choice but to bring a girl with him. Kagome is the closest female he has so he has no choice but to invite her." Inuaysha said.
"So then what?"
"Than, they will grow closer to one another start to get together and when Kagome feels comfortable enough, she will tell him everything and hopefully, he will be happy that it is her." He said. His mom looked at him.
"Inuyasha, I am all for making your brother happy. I really am, but this all seems so risky. I mean, what if he gets mad at her and breaks her heart in the end? What if he never gets close to Kagome, thinking he will find mystery girl and not even try it?" Izayoi asked. Inuyasha shrugged.
"Than I beat some sense into him." He said. Izayoi looked at him.
"Alright, Inuyasha, I'll help, but if I get a feeling that this will end badly, I am pulling the plug on it." She said. Inuyasha nodded.
"And I'll be here to prevent that from happening." He said. "Besides, what's the worst he could do?"
Izayoi sighed. Those were some famous last words.
After the two of them parted ways, Inuaysha went back into Sesshomaru's office where he and his father were talking.
"Think about what I said, Sesshomaru. It will benefit both the company and yourself in the long run." Taisho said as he looked Sesshoamru dead in the eye. Sesshomaru had a face like stone as he nodded and turned to Inuyasha.
"What was that about?" Inuyasha asked as he sat down on one side of his borther's desk.
"Nothing to concern yourself over." Sesshomaru said coldly. Inuyasha put his hands up and nodded.
"Now what did you want to speak with me about?" He asked.
"I know you know of the woman's whereabouts and name." Sesshomaru started. Inuyasha nodded.
"I do," he confirmed.
"I would like to know the name of this woman. She said we have met before but I cannot seem to remember her." He said. Inuyasha watched.
"If I give you the name, you will know who I am speaking of. I respect her privacy and agree she will tell you when she is ready." Inuyasha said smoothly. He wasn't brought up in a family of businessmen for nothing. He knew when to play it cool.
Silence filled the room. Both brother's knew neither one of the were going to budge. Inuyasha was the first to stand up.
"Well, I'll let you sit on that for a while, in the mean time, Yura said you have an appointment in forty five minutes and Mom said she wanted to talk to you about Sunday dinner. Have fun," he joked and walked out of the room. He never understood it. People don't look that different with masks on. How could he not know it was Kagome?
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