InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A deal with a demon ❯ Chapter 4

Kagome sat in the coffee shop with Sango, idly sipping her beverage. She was in no rush; the sooner that they left the café, the sooner she would have to focus on the task at hand- shopping.

It wasn't that Kagome disliked shopping, she rather enjoyed it. It was what she was shopping for that was the problem. She was tasked to buy new clothing for her honeymoon.

Her mother had insisted that once the couple tied the knot, they spend a week at a romantic location. Kagomes jaw dropped. A week? Trapped somewhere with Inuyasha? She would rather have a root canal. Kagome simply shook her head and told her mother that a week was impossible; she couldn't miss that much school. Ah school, her beloved safety net.

This caused her mother to press her lips into a thin line. Kagome knew that look. It was one of determination, one of command. She had seen it many times before when sibling fights had gotten out of control or a child was disobedient. Kagome, a full grown woman, was still afraid of her mothers evil eye.

So it was settled on a weekend. Kagome decided that if they had to go, then she might as well go to the beach. It had been ages since she was last there. The last time…

Well, the last time was a family vacation with her father. They had been good memories. She quickly squashed them down. This was not the time to remember her fathers good points.

After the destination was chosen, it dawned on Kagome that the bathing suit she wore years ago doubtlessly fit her. Sango smiled with joy when she called explaining her plans.

If she could just stay here, in this coffee shop, then she wouldn't have to go out there and shop for her sham honeymoon. She could hide away from reality.

“Are you listening, Kagome?”

“Sorry. I was just thinking.”

“It's a lot to handle, isn't it?”

Kagome frowned.

“Do you think its in bad taste to ditch my new husband, dye my hair and assume a new identity once we get to the beach? I could start a new life there.” Kagome hurriedly said.

“Uh, Kagome…”

“My mother cant afford to go all the way out there. They would have to give up on me.” She said, the light of hope shimmering in her eyes. “Im sure they have jobs available. It's a tourist area. Maybe-“

“Well wench, your mother might not have the resources to find you,” a gruff voice said from behind her, causing her to suddenly tense and freeze. “But rest assured, I do, and I'll hunt you down.” He said, as he leaned down to her ear.

“Inuyasha.” She hissed. “What are you doing here?”

“Inuyasha, your fiancée must have a good head on her shoulders if she is already planning her escape.” A voice full of laughter said.

“Hell mutt, I cant figure out-“ Whatever the wolf demon had planned to say died in his throat when Kagome turned her head to look at the new arrivals.

She was breath taking.

Stormy blue eyes, creamy skin; long, raven hair that tumbled down her back. Kouga tried to swallow the lump in his throat when his gaze found its way to her long legs. He inhaled deeply, loving her scent. Wildflowers.

He was hooked.

Inuyashas fiancée, he knew that this was no love match. The mutt had told him so himself! He had, of course, failed to mention what a beauty his soon to be wife was. If there was really nothing going on, then his friend really wouldn't mind if he moved in for a try…

Making up his mind, the wolf demon strode over to grab a chair and sit himself down across from her. He flashed her a winsome smile and introduced himself.

“Hey, I'm Kouga.”

“Kagome.” She said uncertainly. “And this is my friend Sango.”

“Keh, forget it wolf. That girl has a boyfriend.” Kougas face fell.

“Boyfriend?” Kagome echoed, confusedly.

“Kagome… you don't mean…” Sango asked.

“I don't have a boyfriend. Where did you hear that?” She asked, glaring at the hanyou.

“You, wench! At the engagement party!”

“At the…” She knit her brows together. “OH! At the engagement party. Yeah, sorry about that.” She waved him off with a smile. “I don't have a boyfriend. That's just something I tell really persistent guys who can't take a hint.”

Kouga couldn't contain his laughter, nor could his handsome friend by his side.

“Ah, Inuyasha, your fiancée has spirit! I already like her.” He said. Turning his sights on Kagome, he picked up her hands in his own, and looked deeply into her eyes. “By the way, my name is Miroku. I have been looking forward to meeting you. I wanted to come to the engagement party but unfortunately, I had prior commitments.”

“Er, really its fine.” She mumbled out, trying to escape his grasp.

“You really are quiet lovely. If you were not engaged to my friend here, I would ask you the honor of bear-“

“Can it, Miroku.” Inuyasha ground out, suddenly repulsed by his so called friends. Here they were, swooning all over Kagome, and she wasn't exactly hating it. For some reason, it set him on edge.

“So, what are you guys doing here?” Sango asked.

“Why, my dear lady, is there a reason why we cannot occupy the same establishment as you and Kagome?”

“I'm beginning to think so.” She said pointedly, narrowing her eyes.

Miroku feigned a hurt look.

“Eh, I am kind of curious why you guys are here, not that I'm not pleased to meet your friends.” Kagome cut in, feeling the tension.

“That's my fault.” Kouga supplied, showing a toothy grin. “He saw you through the window and wanted to hurry away. I couldn't let the opportunity to meet his fiancée pass up, especially the way he wanted to avoid you. Honestly, I got the impression that you must have been hideous by the way he-“

A loud growl cut him off, and the wolf brushed it off easily. “But you, Gods, your gorgeous. He must have wanted to keep you all to himself.”

Kagome arched her eyebrow and scoffed. “Hardly. Neither one of us is thrilled about this. There really was no need to introduce our friends to each other. But, now that its happened, I hope we can get along.” Kagome said with an easy smile. Kouga just looked at her, finding that he was getting lost in her eyes.

“So, what brings you ladies out today?” said Miroku.

“Kagome needs to go shopping.” Sango answered quickly. “For their honeymoon.”

All the males immediately rose their eyebrows, imagining a variety of different things.

“For a bikini.” Kagome quickly said, crushing the dirty thoughts to bits. “Were going to the beach and I realized that I didn't have anything to wear. So, here we are.”

He couldn't help the thought of Kagome on the beach… the absence of clothing…

“Just fucking great.” Inuyasha mumbled, trying to shake himself of his daydreams. He could already tell this was going to be a long damn day.

~.~

“I honestly thought they were never going to let us leave.” Sango said with a scowl.

“They seemed nice... for the most part..” Kagome offered.

“Nice, and lecherous.” She quipped.

“They didn't seem that bad.” She said. “Although Miroku seemed to have his eye on you.” She chanced a smile towards her friend.

“I think I would rather walk across hot coals.”

“You have to open yourself up to guys Sango. Not every one is going to measure up to your dad.” She said with a sad look.

“Its not like that… Its just… I want to be with someone who would make him proud.” She said, her voice quiet.

“Sango, he-“

“Besides, our one to talk about relationships.” She cut in. “You haven't-“

“You know that's different.” She said rather darkly.

“Yeah. Your right. I'm sorry I didn't mean to-“

`Its okay.” Kagome smiled at her friend kindly. “Lets just drop it, alright?”

“Yeah, sure.” She said, giving a slight nod of her head. “Lets find you the perfect swimsuit! Even if this isn't a romantic honeymoon, think of it as a mini vacation. No one deserves it more than you!

She couldn't help the laugh that escaped her. A vacation. Gods, sleeping in! Not having to work her multiple jobs, not having to care for Souta or study for her tests. She needed this. Even if it was with Inuyasha.

~.~

The hanyou was less than pleased. His friends had just interrogated Kagome, and now they wouldn't shut up about her! What made that wench so special anyways? Sure, she was good looking. But it wasn't like it was the first time they had seen a beautiful woman before.

And yeah, she smelled nice. Well, better than nice. Fuck, she smelt amazing. That's probably one of the reasons why that damn wolf was falling all over her. It pissed him off, and he couldn't figure out why.

“She seemed very nice, Inuyasha.” Miroku offered.

“Heh, shes too damned good for you, that's for sure.”

“Feh!”

“Its true. Shes way out of your league. Shes good looking, funny, feisty, and smart too. Didn't she say she was going to school for-“

“Keh, you act like I'm an ugly, dull idiot!” He barked.

“You forgot asshole, mutt.”

Inuyasha bared his teeth. Why the fuck was he friends with that flea bad anyway?!

“It doesn't matter what she's going to school for, or what the hell she's like. Were from two completely different worlds. After these three years are over, I'll never have to see her again.”

“You really are a fucking idiot.” Kouga said shaking his head.

He wasn't sure why, but admitting out that their forced time together would come to an end, an expiration date, made him feel uneasy.

Well, time to bottle those crap emotions up.

The dog demon had no use for that bullshit. It was a bother, ad weighed him down. Sure, the wench was intriguing. But that is where it had to stop.

What he needed right now was a distraction. Maybe it was time to give Kikyo a call…