InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Bargaining Death ❯ Meet the Family ( Chapter 3 )

******AN same old same old u know the drill

Meet the Family

"My health is none of your concern young man." Sweat poured from Grandpa's brow in sheer nervousness. What is this heathen going to do to my family, my poor granddaughter?

"Please sit Mr. Inuyasha there is a seat next to my daughter Kagome. Kagome recently graduated from university, she has a degree in elementary education. She is taking some time off before the next school year starts," boasted Mrs. Higurashi.

Kagome slowly sank further into her chair trying to avoid the curious stare of the finely dressed man. She still not had fully recovered from his appearance and now her mother was trying to play matchmaker.

Inuyasha noted her obvious discomfort and smirked. "Kagome which grade would you like to teach?" Kagome nearly choked at the question.

"Kindergarten Mr. Inuyasha. I like the younger children because they are still excited about learning." Her response was delivered with a warm-hearted smile that delivered a warmness the dinner guest had never experienced.

"Please just call me Inuyasha there is no need for formalities. I will be staying with your family for a while to help with things around the shrine." Inuyasha stared into the young woman's soul through her eyes, causing her the involuntarily shiver. The interlude was broken when her mother interrupted.

"Kagome, go upstairs ready the guest room for our visitor. I am sure he will not be staying long." the eye contact did not go unnoticed by Kagome's grandfather. From his observations, this young man had intentions for his granddaughter that was not pure.

Kagome jumped instantly from her chair and ran to the spare room. As she climbed the stairs, the guest's eyes never left her. When she arrived at the room, she set out the futon with fresh coverings and a shrine outfit. All that was available in his size was an old pair of red bottoms and a red top.(his usual outfit) The outfit was unusual for a shrine priest to wear but this guest was an unusual person. Something about the visitor intrigued her. His eyes told of a life many times than that of his physical years and held an immeasurable sadness. She wanted to know more about this young man, but she didn't want to upset her grandfather. As she laid the clothes out and arranged a small ikebana, I wonder why Jii-chan is being so over protective. Normally he would be throwing me at any man who looked at me that way. A man like that would never seek interest in me anyhow; I am a bit to plain. Nonetheless, I can still look can't i? I had better go downstairs before mama takes out the childhood photos. God forbid he sees those then I'll never be able to look at him again.

Kagome walked downstairs to find the man in question being interrogated by her mother. "So Inuyasha what do you do for a living, besides working at the shrine?"

"I do freelance work, I also helped my late grandfather with his shrine in Kyoto. But another relative has taken the place of shrine priest, so I am free to do as I please. But my current job does not let me discuss finalities with people."

"So are you like an assassin or something, or do you like a spy or something. Because you know you look like someone who works for the mob." Souta's eyes lit up with curiosity about the stranger.

Inuyasha chuckled at the response. "Not exactly, like I said I am not at liberty to talk about my work. But, I am here by request of my grandfather Ruri to help his old friend with the shrine." As he finished his sentence, he looked grandpa Higurashi in the eyes delivering an arrogant smirk that went unnoticed by the chattering family.

"Kagome is out guest's room finished yet?" inquired Mrs. Higurashi.

"Yes mama. Would you like me to show him to the room?" The maiden kept her eyes downcast; she did not wish to engage in another staring contest with the guest. It was rude to say the least.

"That would be great I am tired from my traveling. I thank you very much Mrs. Higurashi for a lovely dinner. Shall we Kagome?" His voice dropped to a whisper when he said the last sentence causing the girl to blush. This girl was so innocent and he wanted nothing more than to taste that innocence, to taint it. Innocence intrigued him because it could always be corrupted. Though, in all his time he had not he met a girl so pure. He almost felt bad taking her grandfather from her, but it was par for the course with his profession. He did not choose this life but it was what was handed to him. After her grandfather died she would rationalize that life was full of death and her heart would grow colder until eventually she was like everyone else on this horrid planet. Selfish and corrupted. Nevertheless, after five centuries of servitude he was due for a little vacation away from his duties.

He followed the girl down the hallway and around the corner and entered a small room with a modest futon on the floor. "I am sorry about the poor accommodations but, your arrival was a surprise to us all. I found some shrine clothes for you to wear tomorrow when cleaning the shrine. I know the color is a little unconventional, but if you need anything, my room is across the hall. The bathroom is to the right next to your room; the extra towels are located in the closet in the bathroom. Breakfast is served at 7am and then the daily chores begin before we begin the tours." Kagome tried to make a quick exit to her room, but was stopped when a clawed hand grabbed her delicate hand.

He pulled her close to him. Close enough to feel his breath and smell his cologne. He smelled amazing. A mix between musk and fresh pine and something definitely male, which was highly appealing. "Kagome would you show me around the city tomorrow? I have heard many things about this city and there are many sites I wish to see."

Kagome was floored. Her mind was numb from the contact with this man. She had never had a reaction to another living person like this before. She wanted nothing more than to grab him and throw him on the bed to what she wished with him. However, those sorts of actions were not very lady like and should not have entered her mind, she was a virgin after all. In anticipation to her response, he smirked "Would after breakfast be a good time to go out?"

Kagome merely nodded "I should get to bed now it's late."

"Very well, Good night Kagome, sweet dreams." Inuyasha brought her hand to his mouth and kissed it keeping an intense contact with her eyes. Kagome blushed and darted off to her room. Inuyasha only smirked. "Keh. This vacation shall prove to be most interesting." as he shut the door.