InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A deal with a demon ❯ Chapter 5

Kagome smoothed down her large dress as best she could. She couldn't tell if the weight of it was from the heavy material, or from the impending doom that awaited her once she left the room; today, she was no longer to be Higurashi Kagome. Once she took the sacred vows, she would be Takahashi Kagome. At least for the next three years.

Her hair was carefully pinned to ensure that the ceremonial hood she would soon adorn. Her grandfather had insisted that she wear the horned headdress of her ancestors, but she adamantly refused.

That represented the intention to be a true, gentle and obedient wife. She had no intention of being those things.

In truth, she had wanted a western style ceremony. She had wanted to save the traditional ceremony for when she married for love. For when it had meaning.

Growing up at a shrine, she had often daydreamed of what her wedding would be like.

It was always so formal, full of significance and promise.

Being married like this, in the Shinto way…

She felt like she was disrespecting her ancestors. It left her with a nagging feeling of guilt.

`Okay girl, calm down. This isn't that big of a deal. Remember why you're doing this. For the shrine. For mama. So Gramps can get out of debt. Ugh, maybe I can just pick up another job… or three… I don't want to marry a stranger… and such an arrogant one at that!'

She dropped her head into her hands and allowed herself to cry a few hard earned tears. It was too late to turn back now.

`He must have some good points. Everyone has something good about them. I just have to figure it out.' She wiped away the tears, careful not to smudge the eye liner her mother had so diligently applied. `And… its not like I have to be in love with him. Its just three years. By then… I'll be out of medical school. My life will really just be starting. I'm so busy as it is now I'll probably never even see dog boy!' She perked up at that thought. She could do this. Kagome looked in the mirror and plastered a smile on her face. As soon as her eyes trailed down to her formal dress, she felt the corners of her lips twitch. This was going to be the longest day of her life.

~.~

Inuyasha sat relaxed on the oversized chair, never bothering to care that his formal clothes were getting wrinkled, or that a flea was busy nagging in his ear. He couldn't care less. This was just another day, where other people decided things for him and he had no say in his future. What else was fucking new?

He would just have to marry Kagome and get it over with. Just what was she expecting out of this?

He growled, remembering her dislike of him. She had made it more than clear that she would not be fulfilling “wifely duties”. She just better not get in the way of any activities he had planned.

Or unplanned. He could never tell what the night would bring him. Up until now he had lived the lush life of a rich bachelor. He was in no rush to change that.

At least this girl wasn't expecting him to be an upstanding husband.

He couldn't put his finger on it, but for some reason it irritated the fuck out of him.

Why wouldn't she want that?! He was Inuyahsa Takahashi. Wealthy, handsome, smart. Incredible in bed. What female in their right fucking mind wouldn't want him to be her husband?

She thought of him as arrogant, rude… a total fucking asshole.

So it was his personality that she didn't like? Since when were woman interested in who the hell he was as a person? Leave it to Kagome to be the weirdest bitch he had ever encountered.

Its not like she was some damn prize herself.

Sure, she was good looking.

Okay, gorgeous. When he first saw her he was almost salivating. But he had been with countless woman just as beautiful.

Those woman tried their best to impress him, to earn his attentions. It seemed that with Kagome he had to be on his best attitude or she was going to leave him face down in the dirt!

Keh. That's why he didn't bother with relationships. They were always so much work.

He valued what he had with Kikyo. She was not needy. Emotionally, she was like steel. She was strong and independent, never clingy.

And, best of all, she never demanded commitment from him. She would come and go, breezing through his life.

Probably the exact opposite of his soon to be wife.

He could only image what she would be like with a real husband. He was sure she would be the type of woman who wanted to spend every waking moment together, pick out china patterns and wear matching shirts for the holidays.

Well one thing was for sure- he sure as hell would be missing from those Christmas cards.

He couldn't help the small laugh that escaped him at the mental image that came to his mind. No, he wasn't sure why, but he couldn't picture Kagome like that. He wasn't sure what the hell she would be like as a wife, but he had the feeling when she put her heart into something, only good things followed.

Her real husband would probably be a lucky guy.

A knock at the door signaled him to rouse himself from his musings.

It was time.

~.~

When he looked at his fiancée, he knew his eyes were as wide as saucers.

He had expected a traditional Shinto wedding, being that her family were shrine caretakers.

But she came out in a white hood.

A fucking white hood.

That couldn't possibly mean…

That she was a God Damned virgin…

He had to bite his tongue to control his laughter.

He, Inuyasha Takahashi, was marrying a fucking virgin!

She must be the only one left in all of Japan.

To the on lookers, he might have looked giddy with joy at seeing his beloved. He was simply basking in the hilarity of the situation. No wonder the woman didn't want to sleep with him!

He kept his eyes trained on her. Dressed from head to toe in a pure white, he couldn't help but think she looked like a goddess.

Stunning.

And for some reason, the thought that no other man had touched her made his demon rumble in satisfaction.

He had to get a grip. The demon in him was acting like Kagome was his mate. As if she was his. Inuyasha knew he couldn't control his instincts, but he wished he could put a damn leash on them.

~.~

The ceremony had seemed like an eternity. All Kagome was able to think was that she couldn't wait to shred her clothing and change into something more comfortable.

She looked down at the ring on her finger. It felt heavy on her hand.

The woman absent mindedly bit her lip. A trip to the beach was definitely what she needed right about now. For the first time since this train wreck started, she was glad her mother pressured her to go on a honeymoon.

Inuyasha leaned his head back and let his eyes close. He was glad his companion did not feel like chatting. That would definitely make this awkward car ride even worse.

“How much further is it?” she asked.

Ah, he spoke too soon.

“I don't fucking know. Ask the driver.”

“Geez. I was just curious. No need to bite my head off.”

“Feh.”

“This is going to be such a relaxing weekend.” Kagome said with a huff, rolling her eyes.

“I don't know why you had to pick some place so damn boring. Couldn't you chose a more interesting destination?”

“You don't like the beach?” She asked raising a brow.

“Keh. Its too fucking noisy with all the people around. And its always so damn hot.”

“That's why you go in the water, dog boy.” She said, as if he was missing the point.

He shot her a pointed look.

“Yeah, in the water where theres no protection from the damn sun. And theres always kids yelling and shrieking. Its just a pain.” He crossed his arms, already unhappy just thinking about it.

Kagome bit her lip considering his points.

“Hm. I guess you make some fair points.” She responded, shrugging her shoulders. “I never thought of it that way.”

Inuyasha looked at her out of the corner of his eye. It looked like she was deep in thought. She was biting her damn lip again. They were so red, so plump. He wanted to lean over and bite it for her…

“You know…” She started, drawing him out of his musings. His ears twitched and he looked her way, as if affirming that he was paying attention.

“…Three years is a long time…”

“Well, its not like we can do anything about it now.” He huffed out.

“…Right. Well, What Im getting at is, maybe we can try to make the best of this situation.”

Was she getting at what he hoped she was getting at?

“Oh?” He asked, a smirk on his lips. He leaned his body forward, trying to draw her in.

“Mm.” She smiled in response. “I was thinking that this weekend… maybe we could get to know each other better…”

He felt as if he was in the edge of his seat. He had not realized until this moment how badly he wanted to bed his new little wife.

“… And maybe we can become friends over the next three years. Maybe even good friends.” She said with a kind smile.

He felt disappointment weigh him down.

“…Friends?”

She nodded her head.

“Yeah. I cant see why we shouldn't get along. Its not like we have to be best friends or anything. And, maybe this weekend if we spend some time together we wont be total strangers. I don't really like the idea of living with someone who I know nothing about.”

“Feh.” He shifted in his seat, his mood sour.

“Is there anything you want to know about me?” She asked, hoping he would take the bait.

Yeah, your bra size. What you taste like…The sound of you moaning my name…

He had to push those thoughts away.

“Just how to get you to stop babbling.”

Kagome couldn't help the hurt look that spread across her face.

Damn. He didn't mean to be so blunt.

In fact, he didn't mean that at all.

He watched as she quickly schooled her features and turned her head to stare out the window.

He felt guilt gnaw away at him.

“S-Sorry.” He blurted out.

“Its fine.” She said. “Your right. We really don't have to-“

“No, you're right. We should get to know each other. I uh, I just have a bit of a headache right now.”

“Ah.” Kagome said knowingly. “Long day?” She quipped.

He rolled her eyes at her dry humor. But he couldn't help but chuckle. Something about her made him feel a little lighter.

He leaned his head back and stared at the ceiling. Suddenly, a delightful scent hit his nose.

Kagome had moved closer, to sit along side him.

“Wh-what are you doing?” He was caught off guard.

“I can help you with your headache.” She said with a smile.

“Eh?”

She held out her hand, revealing two small tablets.

“Here. Its aspirin. I had a feeling I would need some today.”

“Thanks.” Was all he was able to mutter out.

“If it doesn't get any better, let me know. I know a massage that can help with tension headaches.”

Hm. Kagome. Massaging him…

“Feh. Why don't you just do it now?”

“Because I don't really feel like massaging you if I don't have to, dog boy.” That damn nickname. It should bother him more than it did.

But the way she said it…

It sounded intimate.

“Keh. Wheres your sense of compassion, wench?”

“It was all used up by giving you my medicine.” She said.

“C'mon. It's a bad head ache.” He lied. “Just for a minute to relieve the tension.

Kagome bit her lip and considered him for a moment.

“Okay… “ His ears perked up. “But in return…I want..”

He couldn't help but notice the slight blush that stained her cheeks.

“Eh?”

“To touch your ears.” She quickly finished.