Taste Of Love
Kagome ran away from her demanding family and found herself right in the arms of Takahashi Inuyasha. Caught up in his world, it's getting hard for her to leave, for she has had her first taste of love.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. Rights are reserved fully to Rumiko Takahashi. This plot too isn't as original, so to those who have attempted before I have, they have full rights to this plot too. Anything else that is mentioned that isn't a figment of my imagination, I also disclaim.
Age Brackets: Kagome – 20, Sango – 22, Miroku – 25, Inuyasha – 26
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NOTE: CHAPTER EDITED!!
Baby Shopping
"Casanova?"
Being only three days before the court case, the Takahashi couple were getting antsy and restless—already in some anxiousness due to their coming child. Inuyasha was in his wife beater and silk shorts running the treadmill in their indoor gym. His hair was braided, thanks to his wife, as he had his stereo blasting tunes that vibrated off the walls.
Inuyasha didn't hear his wife call him and continued to run at an outrageous speed. Scowling, Kagome strode over towards his sound system and pressed off, eliminating the tunes that Inuyasha was enjoying so openly. Growling, Inuyasha expected it to be a worker that touched his quite expensive system and hit the stop button on his treadmill, ready to release his anger.
He was surprised to see that it was his wife, standing cutely beside the system, her arms crossed and resting over her plump tummy. Inuyasha grinned suggestively as he stalked over to her. Miroku explained that sex during pregnancy was perfectly fine but Kagome wanted to restrict it—she didn't want to take any chances. Inuyasha respected that decision but… he was, after all, a man. He wanted her but in a few more months. Inuyasha could contain himself, or so he hoped.
I really do love this girl, he told himself one day, what kind of man can withhold sex for nine months?! It's sex!!
"What is it Mademoiselle?" Inuyasha asked as he grabbed his towel and started wiping the sweat off his body. He had been running for forty-five minutes straight, no interruptions. Inuyasha assumed that this break was needed—sort of…
"Sango called," Kagome said as Inuyasha had the towel hanging around his neck. His hands, softly, went around her waist and edged her closer towards him. Kagome inched forward and laid her head on his chest, her stomach bulging out in front of her. Inuyasha caressed her hip, his chin resting at the top of her head.
Kagome heard the beat of Inuyasha's heart, slowly slowing…
Thumpthumpthumpthumpthump
"What did she want?" He murmured, the scent of her tangerine shampoo assaulting his senses.
"She wanted to go shopping," Kagome whispered, "she, apparently, can't wait a few months longer before we determine the gender. She wants the generics today; you know, diaper changer, a crib, some toys maybe…" Kagome sighed, "I can't wait either…"
Inuyasha chuckled as he pulled his wife back, away from his hold. He looked into her eyes and saw that they were excited and anxious both at the same time. She had been stressing over the court case for far too long and he hated that she was under so much pressure during such a delicate stage in her life. She needed this outing with Sango and he would make sure she got it…
"You can go," He nodded, "with Sango but I have a few conditions."
Kagome nodded, ready to listen to them.
"Your cell phone and Sango's will be on at all times and accessible, in case of emergency."
Kagome nodded.
"I will tell Sango this too, but you cannot walk for an extensive period of time."
Kagome rolled her eyes, "I know that."
Inuyasha ignored her as he continued his list of conditions. "You can take my unlimited platinum corporate card and charge whatever you need to. The tab goes to my company chequing account so you will be fine. Nothing will be declined."
Kagome grinned. "Score!!"
Inuyasha laughed as he pulled her towards him again. "And lastly but definitely the most important—I'm sending two bodyguards." Inuyasha felt Kagome stiffen so he quickly continued. "They won't be around you but at a safe distance. With this whole court procession thing going down, Naraku or your father can do things and I don't want you," his hand slid to her stomach, "or the baby getting hurt. Yeah?"
Kagome sighed, understanding his logic. "I guess."
Inuyasha laughed. "Then that's it. Call Sango and you guy's can take the limo to the mall."
Tilting her head to the side, Kagome smiled adorably. "You are—the best."
"Naturally." Pecking her lips softly, Inuyasha pulled back. "Go get ready and I'll continue working out. Tell me before you leave, alright?"
Kagome nodded. "Understood."
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"These… are so goddamned cute!" Sango squealed as she saw the cutest little tutu styled dress for a baby. It was a pale pink that said Daddy's Princess on the front. Kagome's mouth opened in silent appreciation as she touched the soft cottony fabric.
"I so wish I knew the gender," Kagome pouted as she and Sango shopped in a rather well known and highly expensive baby-store. With Inuyasha's company card, Kagome and Sango had no fears of being declined any of their purchase (though why that would happen with Inuyasha's cards (him being one of the richest men in the world) was totally beyond their knowledge).
Sango nodded in agreement as they put the article of clothing down and resumed shopping for the generic baby stuff. Kagome was studying the cribs—her choice narrowed down to a Victorian-cut crib with lacy trims and an abstract canopy crib, with funky shapes imprinted onto the bars that kept the baby safe within the confinements of the sleeping area.
"The canopy one is cute," Sango stated. Kagome nodded.
"But so is the Victorian-cut…" Kagome frowned as she looked up at Sango. The godmother of the child had a desperate look on her face.
"Ahh! This is hard!"
Kagome pouted as she pulled out her cell phone. With a click of a few buttons, she was calling her husband's cell phone…
"What's up babe?"
"Victorian crib or this abstract canopy one?" Kagome inquired, with no added information as Sango examined all the nooks and crannies of the bedding. This stuff had to be perfect.
"Uhm… get both."
Kagome blanked. "BOTH?!"
"Well yeah!" Inuyasha had an excited tone. "It'll depend on the mood we, or the baby, are in. I have enough room for a few nurseries, so you know, you can create specific themes for different nurseries that match the designated crib."
Kagome paused and wanted to argue him but… they weren't wasting the money. It was their firstborn child. "Okay—but how many nurseries can we have?"
"According to my plans, three. Four if I get lucky."
"Save the fourth one," Kagome stated, "make it a playroom. Not designed for Ai or the others, but like, one safe enough for the baby."
"Yeah?"
"I think that'll be better. Three nurseries, one by our room, one by Sango's guest room and one on the main floor, by your gym."
"Sounds like a plan."
"Great!"
"Have fun…"
Kagome hung up and glanced at Sango who was watching her: "So?"
"Inuyasha says get three cribs for three possible nurseries."
Sango squealed. "Perfect!! I was eyeing that Mickey Mouse crib for a hell of a long time!!"
Kagome could only shake her head in amusement as they resumed their shopping.
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Inuyasha crashed onto his sofa, eating a sub that his chef had prepared. After dropping Sango off at the Takahashi home, Miroku decided to stay over for a little bit, since his daughter was at ballet lessons with Hikari and would be going over to Kouga's house after. As Inuyasha watched some soap opera, Miroku decided to go… poo.
Inuyasha chewed on a tomato before he heard his cell phone ring…
It was Miroku.
"What the hell?" Inuyasha growled as he picked up… what greeted him, astounded him…
"Inuyasha?"
"What the fuck, Kagome?!"
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Kagome was examining strollers and walkers for the baby when her phone began ringing. Raising an eyebrow as she saw that it was Miroku's number, she picked up. Just as Kagome did, she was greeted by her husband.
"What the hell?"
Kagome frowned. "Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha paused. "What the fuck, Kagome?!"
"Hi guys!" Miroku's voice floated in as Kagome coughed. She glanced over at Sango who was at the other side of the store and saw that Sango was on her phone too…
"Sango?" Kagome inquired.
"I'm here too—what the hell Miroku?" Sango cursed at her husband.
"How are you all doing…"
"We are great but why are you… four-waying us?" Kagome asked.
"Because he's a retard, that's why." Inuyasha cursed as Kagome scowled.
"No vulgar language, please. It influences the baby."
Sango giggled.
"Lin, what do you want?" Inuyasha asked as Kagome resumed examining the stroller.
"Toilet paper."
Both Sango and Kagome stood up and locked eye contact and at the same time said: "Toilet paper?!"
"Yeah! See thing is I meant to call Inuyasha to say his toilet paper ran out and the shit on my ass is drying but I accidentally hit conference and the first two VIP numbers in my pone were linked in…"
"But… you're… on the toilet… taking a crap?!" Sango groaned. "Oh nasty!" And she hung up.
"Get him toilet paper." Kagome instructed and she too hung up.
"Meh, let the shit dry up and peel off your ass," Inuyasha muttered as he hung up on his friend.
Miroku's eyes widened. "WHAT?! INUYASHA, BE A FRIEND AND GET ME THE DAMN TOILET PAPER! THIS IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE!"
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Kagome and Sango walked into the mansion just an hour later, holding various receipts. Their merchandise would be delivered the very next day and they had to show the receipts to the delivery guys. Inuyasha was on the couch, watching some business show and as soon as he saw his wife, he got up and moved to greet her…
"Hey Mademoiselle," he kissed her lips. Kagome smiled.
"Where's Miroku?"
Inuyasha coughed, "Err-- still on the toilet?"
Sango burst into laughter as Kagome shook her head. "You… Yoko!!" Kagome called the nearest maid, "Can you tell one of the boys to take some toilet paper to… which bathroom, Inuyasha?"
"Second floor right wing." Inuyasha finished. He was hanging off Sango, trying to keep his balanace. He was laughing too hard at the situation.
Yoko, with a hesitant look on her face, nodded and turned to get one of the male workers to retrieve some toilet paper for the bathroom…
"Why are you so cruel?" Kagome shook her head at her husband which resulted in him and Sango laughing even harder.
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Miroku was glaring daggers at Inuyasha over a very peaceful dinner. His butt had a rash on it, thanks to his loving and caring friend and Miroku could do nothing but wiggle constantly, to scratch his butt.
"The pasta tastes amazing," Kagome complimented.
"My ass would taste amazing too if somebody brought me toilet paper."
"Nobody eats your ass baby," Sango muttered, "it's unhygienic."
"Yeah," Inuyasha teased, "we can get crabs from eating out your ass, baby."
"Inuyasha," Sango shook her head, "my comment had no sexual reference in it, what so ever."
"With Inuyasha, anything is, can be and will be a sexual reference." Kagome snorted as she chewed, contentedly, on her pasta.
All the Takahashi businessman could do was grin sardonically.
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"So what's the news?" Sesshomaru asked Inutaisho over the phone late that night. Kagura was close enough to her due date and they would soon, amazingly, be parents again. Kagura was sleeping and Sesshomaru was in cotton pants and a thin wife-beater, checking up on their daughter Rin while he was on the phone with his father, discussing matters about Inuyasha. Seeing that Rin was sleeping soundly, Sesshomaru began treading back to his bedroom, whispering his conversation with Inutaisho.
"Akira has sought redemption, found the mistake in his ways and will be working with us to expose Naraku." Inutaisho stated as Sesshomaru crept into his bedroom.
"Yeah?"
"Yeah. I want you to call in Aiko as a witness for the court procession and do not tell Inuyasha or Kagome."
Sesshomaru frowned. "Why?"
Inutaisho shrugged. "Surprises are always fun."
Sesshomaru chuckled as he got, slowly, into bed beside his wife. Careful not to wake up Kagura, Sesshomaru turned off the bedside lamp. "Fine. Whatever you say, I'll call Aiko in the morning."
"Thanks," Inutaisho sighed as he bade his son goodnight.
Sesshomaru hung up; I guess Inuyasha's life ain't so messed up.
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CHAPTER IS RE-EDITED!