Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha

Previously:

"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?

ENJOY...

Chapter Nine- Plans into Action

Soon the weekend came and Sango and Kagome were currently at home, eating lunch. Kagome had a sandwich while Sango was chewing on some fruit.

"So, did Sesshomaru ask you yet?" Sango asked out of the blue. Kagome looked at her questioningly. "About what?"

"Sunday Dinner. Tomorrow night's dinner." Sango said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. Kagome sighed and looked down at her half eaten sandwich.

"No and I don't think he will. I haven't talked with him since the phone call two days ago." Kagome said. Sango sighed and stood up as she grabbed her phone.

"What are you doing?" Kagome asked as she watched her friend punch something in her phone.

"Calling Yash," she said as she placed it to her ear.

"Yo,"

"Yash, have you talked to Sesshomaru yet? Kags said he has not talked to her yet and the dinner is tomorrow." Sango said.

"Well, after mom told him, he kinda got pissed and got all icy. When I called him, he told me it was my fault because mom and dad want both their sons to have girlfriends. When I asked him who he was taking, he tried to get Kagome's name once again but settled on cursing me to hell and back and telling me that if sunday went badly, I'd be in the hospital for three weeks instead of two." Inuyasha said. Sango chuckled.

"So, he should be calling?" She asked. Inuyasha let out a huff.

"Yeah. I don't know when though. That conversation went down last night." He said. Sango looked at Kagome who was finishing her sandwich.

"Alright. I'll tell her." Sango said before saying goodbye to Inuyasha and looking at Kagome.

"So...?" Kagome asked.

"He should be calling soon," she said and without a minute to spear, Kagome's phone started buzzing. Kagome did not recognize the number but answered anyway. Maybe it was a directer calling her back for an audition?

"Hello?" Kagome asked.

"Kagome?" The voice on the other end was masculine and deep. Kagome bit her lip as she recognized the voice.

"Sesshomaru?" She asked causing Sango to choke on her strawberry and mutter a 'perfect timing'.

"Yes. I was wondering if we could talk?" He asked. He sounded so wound up and tense. Kagome giggled.

"God, you sound like you're about to tell me that you ran over my puppy." Kagome joked, hoping to ease the tension.

"Not quiet. Do you have a minute?" He asked. Kagome smiled lightly.

"Yeah, hold on," she said as she got up and walked out of her apartment, ignoring Sango's protests. As she was walking down the apartment building's stair case, she held the phone to her ear.

"What's up?" She asked. She heard a sigh on the other end.

"I am in a bit of a dilemma." Sesshoamru said. Kagome smirked.

"Oh really?" She asked. She heard a hum of agreement on the other end.

"Yes. And it seems I am in need of your help." He said. Kagome smiled brightly as she reached the park across the street and sat in the bench right next to the fountain.

"Continue," she said.

"Well, my mother seemed to have taken it upon herself to go meddling in my personal life." He said. Kagome laughed.

"That is a mother's job, Sesshomaru. If that is your problem, I doubt there is a cure." She said.

"It seems she has given me no option but to bring someone along with me to tomorrows dinner." He said. Kagome smiled.

"Oh really? No offense Sesshomaru, but why are you telling me this?" She asked, playing dumb.

"Do not play dumb with me, Kagome, it is hardly an attractive trait to have." He snapped before taking a breath. "I am simply asking if you would accompany me for a few hours to my parent's home tomorrow night. Your roommate will be there as well." He said. Kagome sighed.

"Well, if Sango will be there, I guess so..." Kagome trailed off. Why did he have to ruin such a moment with his snappy insults?

"Excellent. Inuyasha and I will pick you both up tomorrow at four." He said. "And please, wear something decent." He said before hanging up before Kagome could get a word in. Now, she half debating to wear her masquerade dress tomorrow, just to see his face. Upset and a bit disappointed, Kagome storms up to her apartment. When she gets there, Sango almost kills her with questions.

"Well...? What did he say? Did he confess while asking you out? What are you gonna wear? Did he say what time he is picking you up? Was he nice?..."

"SANGO!" Kagome yelled, trying to get her attention.

"What?

"It's times like these where I wonder why I am even doing this stupid plan thing." She said as she slumped onto the couch.

"Oh honey, tell me about it?" Sango asked as she sat down with Kagome.

"It's just so confusing. When he knows it's me, he is a complete asshole! I mean, he called me stupid, unattractive, and ugly when it comes to clothing choice, but when he thinks I am masked me, he is a true gentlemen. I mean, he was so kind and sweet to me that night and I loved it. That is the Sesshomaru I want to get to know better. Not this bitchy, rude, clone of him." Kagome complained.

"Well, as for the ugly part, he really cant say anything after what Jak did to you, so take that out of your mind. As for the stupid comment, everyone can be stupid at times. Embrace it. Ignore him on the unattractive comment, though. You look smokin'." Sango said. Kaogme smiled.

"Thanks."

"But as for his change in personality, you got to get to know him better. I mean, think about it...Sesshomaru Takahashi lives a very...cold life and there's not many times when he can let loose and relax. If you were in his position, would you trust some random person who spilt coffee on you, took you to a gay-bird's shop to get changed, and when you finally have some kind of feeling for him, your mother forces you to bring him to dinner?" Sang o asked. Kagome shrugged.

"Confused and a little pissed." She said. Sango smiled and nodded.

"Give it some time, I'm sure it's fine." She said. Kagome shrugged.

"Alright." She said. Sango smiled and leaned in.

"So, what did you say?"

The next day was spent with Kagome and Sango getting ready for the dinner. Inuyasha texted Sango with what kind of clothes to wear so the two were currently roaming their closets for a good cocktail dress.

"What about the one Jakotsu gave you to wear at his brother's birthday party?" Sango asked. Kagome's eyes lit up.

"Perfect!" She said as she ran to her closet and grabbed the dress.

It was a deep purple, one shoulder cocktail dress that was flowy at the top but a tight rippled style skirt at the bottom. It had a silver, shiny jewel where the sleeve met the shoulder and a knot down the tight skirt.

While there, Kagome also saw Sango's dress she wore to Jakotsu's birthday party and called her name.

"Your dress is here too, wanna wear it?" She asked. Sango came running into the room.

"OMG, I almost forgot about this dress! I am so wearing it." Sango said as she grabbed it.

Her dress was a torquiest green with spaghetti straps over a knee length dress. The top half of he dress was a simple stripped effect until two strips and a bow marked the skirt where it flowed out from there. (links to both are in my profile)

"Oh. My. God." Sango said once the two put the dresses on.

"I know. We look awesome!" Kagome said. "Now, help me with my hair," she said as Sango rolled her eyes and complied.

Kagome's hair was down with some curls placed in it and some Smokey eyes and light lipstick were applied. Sango's hair was up with a few strands framing her face and some blue-green eyeshadow and red lipstick to finish off the look. Kagome wore silver high heels while Sango wore black. They both wore some jewelry to match. By the time they were done, a knock was heard on the door.

"Hello?" Sango asked as she opened the door.

"Hey Sexy," Inuyasha's voice was heard as well as Sango's squeak as Kagome could only think they were kissing.

"Hey," Sango said as they broke.

"Are you ready? Sess is in the car. Where's Kagome?" Inuyasha asked.

"Here," Kagome said, putting an earring in an walking out of the room.

"Damn," Inuyasha gawked at Kagome's long legs and tight dress. Sango narrowed her eyes and bonked him on the head.

"Hey, no drooling." She said. Inuyasha chuckled and ushered them out.

As they walked, Kagome tagged behind them, suddenly feeling quiet self conscious and nervous. She knew Sesshomaru was not used to expressing affection or kindness as openly as his brother, but somehow she sought out for his approval or some kind of emotion on his face whenever she could. Kagome knew she had every reason to hate him. Hell, she wanted to hate him but ever since he danced with her at the ball, she could not help but understand him better and want to be with him. When his walls were down, it was like he was the perfect gentlemen. Everything about that man confused her and Kagome was determined to figure out why.

"Kagome!" Sango shook her. Kagome looked up at her best friend.

"What?"

"You were off in dream land for a few minutes. Inuyasha was telling us that Sesshomaru is waiting for us." Sango said. Kagome nodded.

"Why didn't he come in?" She asked.

"He was gonna, but dad called him as he was getting out and said he needed to answer. Somethin's been going on with the two of them. Everything seems so tense now." Inuyasha said. Kagome looked at him.

"Oh," she said.

"Well, come on, it's time for you to meet our parents. You ready?" Kagome nodded and took a breath.

"Somehow, I can see this ending super badly."

SO? I KNOW, IT HAS BEEN A WHILE BUT SCHOOL IS JUST ABOUT TO START ONCE AGAIN *SIGH* AND UNFORTUNATELY, I NEED TO GET A HEAD IN MY SUMMER HOMEWORK. (DID NOT EVEN START YET!) BUT NO WORRIES, NOW THAT I HAVE TH BALL ROLLING ON SESSXKAG, I CAN FINALLY ADD THE FLIRTING AND GUSHY STUFF ;D I REALLY HOPE YOU ENJOY IT!

PEACE BITCHES,

~Lizzy