InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Best Man Steals the Bride ❯ Interesting Surprises ( Chapter 10 )

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The Best Man Steals the Bride

By: Msmelanie

Chapter Ten: Interesting Surprises

Day: Wednesday

Place: Kadowaki entrance

Time: 7:00 P.M.

Inuyasha, Hojo and Miroku waited patiently downstairs for their escorts.

Hojo fumbled around with his gift nervously. `Please let her like it, please let her like it...'

Inuyasha watched Hojo bouncing back and forth on the balls of his feet. “She'll like it already. Don't worry, geez.”

“You really think so?” Hojo asked nervously.

Inuyasha put his hand on his forehead in frustration. “'Jo, don't start your squirming again. We've already gone through a month of your `misery'.”

“True.” Miroku agreed. “Do not worry my dear friend. Women love jewelry. I'm sure she will be head over heels.”

“Yeah.” Hojo sighed. “Did you get her anything?” he asked Miroku.

Miroku smiled. “Why yes, I did. I thought I'd give you and Kagome a little push as well.”

Inuyasha was about to ask him what he meant when Tana, Sango and Eri came down.

“Alright fellas.”Sango ordered. “Don't be too loud. Don't go too far and...just be good, okay?”

“We will try our best.” Miroku smiled.

The women just groaned as they led the way up the stairs into the lobby.

Kagome waved at them as they came into sight. “Hey you guys.”

“Hey there.” Inuyasha and Hojo both replied at the same time.

Kagome smiled at them. “This is just a small get together, so enjoy the cake.”

Inuyasha looked over at the small cake that was on the counter. “Who made it?”

Yumi raised her head. “I did. Why?”

Inuyasha decided not to take any. “Just a thing I got.”

Kagome couldn't help but laugh a little, which caused Hojo to frown slightly. “Kagome?”

Kagome looked over at Hojo. “Yes?”

Hojo gave his best smile as he handed her his present. “Here. I-I hope you like it.”

Kagome looked at the present he handed her briefly. `Please don't let it be...don't let it be...' She opened up his gift and found a gorgeous necklace.

“Now that is nice.” Tana had to say in awe.

“That's more than nice, it's gorgeous.” Eri said a little in awe herself.

Kagome looked over at Hojo. “Hojo, you know I can't take this.”

Hojo frowned. His plan wasn't working at all.

“Oh...you mean you cannot accept anything over 3 thousand yen?” Miroku sighed.

“3,000 yen?!” all the women shouted.

Kagome's eyes grew wide.” 3,000 yen? Absolutely not.”

Miroku grinned. “That is wonderful. So you will accept it? How lovely.”

Kagome just looked at him for a second until she figured out what he meant. “You sneaky little...”

Yes, she had to agree with Inuyasha. Miroku definitely was a snake. Kagome shook her head in disbelief. She couldn't believe she had let herself be fooled. “Tch. Whatever. Fine, I'll accept.”

Hojo smiled, but couldn't help a glance at Inuyasha.

...he sure had rubbed off on his Kagome.

Miroku stepped up next. “Here. I'm sure these will be nice.” He said politely as he handed his gift to Kagome.

Kagome gasped. “Reservations at Chez la Mange?”

Inuyasha blinked. “Shay la what?”

Kagome smiled at Miroku happily. “Two reservations at Chez la mange? That must have cost a pretty penny.”

“Many beautiful pennies, but it will be enjoyable.” Miroku smiled.

Kagome suddenly looked up from the tickets. “...what's the catch?”

“Catch?” Miroku asked innocently. “None. Actually. We are all going to go out and celebrate this festive day with you there. Unfortunately, Inuyasha and I absent-mindedly made prior arrangements.”

Kagome stopped smiling. She knew where this was leading and she just couldn't do it. She looked over at Sango and gave her the friendliest smile she could muster. “Sango my dear friend? May I see you over in the corner for a second?”

After some small whispers in a corner, Kagome and Sango returned. Sango did not look very happy at all. They walked over to the guys.

“Actually.” Kagome smiled at Miroku. “I've never been one for fine dining. Perhaps I might have if I ever...well, point being that I really can't do this to Sango.”

Miroku looked at her strangely. “Hmm?”

Kagome handed Sango her ticket. “But Sango really does love it.”

Miroku frowned. He could not let his friend down so easily. “Yes, but-“

“You wanna go with me?” Sango grumbled.

Miroku looked at her, quite shocked. “...what?”

Sango sighed. The things she did for her friend. “You were nice enough to buy the reservations, so would you like to go with me?”

“Oh, yes. Quite!” Miroku said happily, apparently forgetting the fact that he was supposed to be busy.

Hojo groaned. `So close.'

Inuyasha just patted Hojo's shoulder once hard as he passed his small box to Kagome. “Here.”

Kagome took the little box and opened it up carefully. What she saw, made her gasp.

Inuyasha just choked, the breath being knocked out of him as Kagome gave him a huge hug and a kiss on the cheek.

“Inuyasha, this is wonderful!” Kagome said as she spun around in a circle. Then, she showed off her new present.

A small Harry Potter pin.

Tana clasped her hands together. “Well, good for you Kagome.” She walked over to Inuyasha. “Good call. She loves those books so much. You could have bought her a pencil that said Harry Potter and you would have gotten the same result.”

Kagome eagerly pinned it on herself. “How's it look?!” She smiled at Inuyasha, waiting for his answer.

Inuyasha grinned. He had never seen Kagome so happy before. “Looking great, Kitten.”

Kagome scrutinized her clothing. “But I'm wearing a light purple dress.” She looked at the pin. It was Harry smiling while he flew on his Nimbus 2000. “I think my green sweater will look better with it.”

Inuyasha didn't know how to respond. “Kay.”

“Or maybe my blue sweater?” Kagome continued as she smiled at Inuyasha and bit her lip. “Thanks so much Inuyasha.”

Inuyasha grinned back at her until he realized Hojo was burning him with a very hot glare. `Shit. He's jealous again.' “Look, you enjoy yourself. I gotta get going now.”

Kagome just shook her head. “Okay, if you have to. Take care.” She waved.

Place: Kadowaki/front entrance/outside by the parking lot

Time: 7:30 P.M.

Inuyasha stayed silent as his friend Hojo ranted on and on.

But Inuyasha can only take so much. “Buddy?” he interrupted.

“Oh she will love it! All women love jewelry!” Hojo continued to ramble as he pointed at Inuyasha. “Yeah, well Kagome isn't like all women, is she?!”

“I never said that!” Inuyasha rebutalled. “That was Snake!”

“Doesn't matter!” Hojo went on. “You said your gift would be small. Something nice she would forget!”

“How was I to know a freaking pin would make her so cheerful?!” Inuyasha protested.

Hojo glared at Inuyasha, lowering his voice as deep as he could. “Yeah, well I saw that smile you gave her. You were happy she loved your gift so much, weren't you?”

Inuyasha closed his eyes, trying to think. He was certainly in a bind. “Yeah. Okay Raccoon, I was. I never tend to get the right kind of gift so yeah, I was happy. I didn't mess up. Okay?”

Hojo continued to glare at Inuyasha. “You're taking Kagome away.”

Inuyasha frowned. “No, I'm not.”

“Yes you are!” Hojo yelled. “I know you see her so much! I know she thinks more of you than me!”

Inuyasha tried to keep his cool. If he blew up now, him and Hojo could get in a serious fight. “Alright fine, I admit it. We're actually...sorta kinda friends. But I'm not stepping on your toes.”

Hojo looked at him wearily. Should he really believe him or not?

“Look, she's a great girl.” Inuyasha continued. “But she isn't one of mine. She is yours. “Inuyasha pointed at Hojo.

Hojo seemed to feel more comforted at the thought.

Inuyasha on the other hand, wasn't comfortable with what he just said. He felt some sort of...feeling...that something was wrong. Something was wrong with what he just said. Deciding it was best to ignore that feeling, he went on. “Besides, you actually expect me, your future best man, to steal the bride? Yeeks Hojo, you've gotta loosen up.”

Hojo sighed. “Yeah, I'm sorry.” He smiled apologetically at Inuyasha. “I'm not even thinking straight anymore, am I?”

“Forget it.” Inuyasha waved it off. “It's not even 8:00 yet, so let's blow this joint and go do something. Okay?”

Hojo chuckled. “You bet...I just want to say I'm sorry again.” He balled up his fists and sighed. “I just want her back so bad...ya know?”

“Yeah...I know.” Inuyasha said, a little too softly for Hojo to hear.

Place: Chez la Mange

Time: 9:30 P.M.
Miroku smiled over at Sango. It was too bad that Kagome could not make it with Hojo, but at least someone was enjoying the reservations. He couldn't help but notice the black dress with the red rose on the front she was wearing. “Have I told you how beautiful you look this evening, Yamado Sango?”

Sango kept her guard up. “No...but thanks.”

Miroku looked at the menu briefly, before looking back at her. “Very elegant. You have a unique but fashionable taste.”

“...sure.” Sango fidgeted in her chair. She had never been alone with Miroku before. He was such a perverted person, she thought she knew exactly what to expect.

A fabulous suit, rose and a pleasant chivalrous way of treating a woman was not on her list.

He had picked her up outside of Kadowaki and they walked a short while until they reached his car. While they were walking he had pulled her arm into such a comfortable and loving embrace, she had not recognized it for a second. She blushed as she quickly yanked it away, but she felt bad when she saw the expression on his face. He looked so sad, as if she had hurt his feelings.

He had been trying to be such a perfect gentleman all night. Helping her in the car, which she tried to reject. Showing her a rose he had kept in the back of his car, which she tried to reject. Helping her out of the car when they arrived, which she also rejected. She had tried to reject everything all night, but every time she did, a look of hurt similar to when she pulled her arm away from him the first time, shown on his face.

Finally, she gave up. She accepted his rose and let him walk her into Chez la Mange.

Ever since then, he had been treating her so well, making such polite conversation and even saying how elegant she looked in her dress. It made her feel so weird.

Was this really the pervert she had had trouble with watching when Inuyasha came over? The same man that was friends with Inuyasha and Hojo? Maybe she was on Candid Camera?”

“Sango? What would you like?” Miroku asked gently. “I will order it for you.”

Sango opened her menu and saw nothing she recognized. “I can't understand any of this.”

“That is fine.” Miroku replied. “Simpy tell me what you would like and I will find it for you Yamado.”

Sango sighed. That was probably one of the strangest things by far though. He referred to her with such politeness, even using her last name. He had never done that before. It was as if he had just met her. “How about chicken?”

Miroku smiled as he ushered for a waiter. “Deux poulets dans le vin blanc, sil vous plait monsieur.”

Sango blinked as the waiter left. “You speak French? Since when have you know French?”

Miroku smiled mysteriously as he held up a small glass of wine. “Perhaps there is more to me than what meets the eye...Yamado Sango.”

Sango tilted her head. “You have been acting so strange tonight. Why are you treating me with such respect? Why are you calling me by my last name? Why did you buy me a rose?” she frowned. “What exactly are you planning?”

Miroku frowned. “Nothing.. I have no motives.”

Sango continued to frown. “I refuse to go out with you.”

Miroku looked at her for a second, a little taken back. He looked at his glass of wine. “I am sorry.” He closed his eyes. “I see, I was not thinking straight. I had assumed this was a date.”

Sango looked at him in surprise. “A date? No, of course not. Why would I date you?”

As she looked at Miroku she realized that was the wrong thing to say. “I mean...”

“It is fine.” Miroku replied quickly. “I understand now. This was just a ruse to get Kagome out of coming here with Hojo.”

“Well...” Sango stopped. “It was. I thought you picked up on that by now.”

Miroku stayed quiet.

Sango continued to look at Miroku. `Now it makes sense. He was so polite and sweet because he believed we were on a date.' She looked at the napkin sitting on her lap. `And here I am, telling him that it was all just for Kagome.'

Miroku looked back up and saw Sango looking down at her napkin with a look of guilt on her face. He quickly put on a fake smile. “It is alright my dear. I was just silly, but now that I know there isn't a chance with you, I won't make you feel uncomfortable anymore. Let's just enjoy the evening and eat. Okay?”

Sango looked back up and smiled. “Okay. It's just that I'm sorry about before.”

“Do not worry dear Sango.” Miroku smiled as the food came.

That evening Sango had such a wonderful time. Who had known Miroku had had such an interesting life? “It's hard to believe.” Sango smiled as she finished off her salad.

Miroku himself was also having a nice time. “It's true.” He looked at his watch as he heard the bell in the restaurant ring. “My dear Sango, I believe the restaurant will be closing soon.”

Sango looked at her watch as well. “Yeah, I guess you are right.” She stood up and looked over at Miroku. “Ready to go?”

Miroku drove her back to Kadowaki's entrance.

Sango smiled as she got out of the car. “I'll see ya soon.”

“Of course.” Miroku smiled. “But Sango?”

Sango stopped walking and looked back at him. “Yes?”

Miroku looked straight ahead of himself as he said, “I still believe you looked very elegant tonight.”

Sango couldn't help but blush a little bit as she saw Miroku put his car into drive and take off.

Place: Inuyasha's house

Time: 2:00 A.M.

Inuyasha yawned as he crawled into his bed.

BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP

Inuyasha picked up his cell phone. “Hello?”

Hey there!

Inuyasha groaned. “Sanke, what're you calling me for?”

I think it is possible!

“What?” Inuyasha asked.

Sango and I1 I have been thinking about it all night! I think we would work!

Inuyasha stayed silent for some time. “Hey.”

Yes?

“Maybe you shouldn't go after her.” Inuyasha said seriously.

Hmmm?

“She's Kagome's friend idiot.” Inuyasha scolded. “Even if by some miracle she likes you, you just can't.”

Nothing but silence was heard at the end of the phone before another sound came in.

:Hang up tone:

Inuyasha looked angrily at his cell phone. “Geez, cut me off like that.” His eyes glanced over by the sticker on his bed.

Still lying there.

Inuyasha shook his head, thinking back to the day with the pop. Hojo had asked him if she had done anything else nice for him. “He didn't need to know. It was just a sticker.”

Day: Thursday

Place: Ito Hall

Time: 6:30 P.M.

Kagome was walking away from her last class when she saw Inuyasha standing up. He had been sitting on the side of the wall next to his next class.

“Hey there Kitten.” Inuyasha greeted Kagome.

“Hi.” Kagome waved as she continued to walk.

But Inuyasha stood in front of her way, making it stop. “You busy?”

“Noooo...” Kagome said cautiously. “Why?”

Inuyasha swung his keys on his finger. “Not taking anyone home tonight. So, wanna go read for awhile? We fell kinda behind.”

“Ummm...okay, I guess.” Kagome replied as they walked to Inuyasha's car.

Place: Kadowaki

Time: 7:00 P.M.

“Hey.” Inuyasha looked over at Kagome. “Does his chick die or what?”

Kagome elbowed him. “Chick, really. Hermione's not Harry's chick. If anything, she might be Ron's later.”

“Red haired guys, huh?” Inuyasha looked at the book. “Then, when does Harry get his broad?”

Inuyasha instinctively shielded himself from Kagome's pitiful attack to his head.

Kagome laughed. “You are impossible Inuyasha!”

Inuyasha just laughed at her attempts again. He knew it drove her crazy when he used chick, babe or broad. That's why he did it.

“You are horrible sometimes!” Kagome tried not to laugh as she sat up.

Inuyasha just laid down. “Tch. Can't teach me, just give it up.” Then, Inuyasha saw something that caught his attention peeking out from underneath her bed.

Kagome just humphed. “You are right. You just can't teach an old dog new tricks, can you?” Just then, she saw what Inuyasha was bringing up.

Her old red notebook. She tried to reach for it.

“Oooohhh...” Inuyasha said with intrigue. “What's so important about this notebook to the kitty, huh?”

“Give it back!” Kagome shouted angrily.

Inuyasha was stunned for a second how serious she was, when she snagged the notebook back. “What's in there?”

“None of your business!” she shouted as she got off the bed and made for her closet.

But Inuyasha wouldn't let that go. He got up and tried to stop her.

“I told you.” Kagome said firmly, not meeting his eyes. “It's none of your business.”

Inuyasha frowned. “What's so personal about a simple notebook?”

He got no response.

“Hey. Kagome?” Inuyasha asked softly.

“...what...” Kagome finally answered weakly.

Inuyasha didn't know what to do. “You okay?”

Kagome closed her eyes tightly. “You should go. We'll read later.”

Inuyasha continued to frown as he put one of his hands on her shoulder. “Come on Kitty, tell me what's wrong.”

Kagome looked at Inuyasha's shoulder. “Inuyasha, you are a good friend, but...” she turned to look away from him, trying to hide the fact she was on the verge of crying. “...but your true friend is Hojo.”

“Huh?” Inuyasha said bewildered. What did that have to do with anything?

She took his hand off her shoulder. “Knock on Sango's door. She'll take you out..”

“Whatt?” Inuyasha asked, not understanding what was going on. “Kago-“

“LEAVE!” she shouted angrily.

Inuyasha looked at her, stunned she would treat him in such a way. Without a word, he left her room and closed her door. Then he knocked on Sango's door.

Sango opened it in surprise. “Yes?”

“Need an escort.” Inuyasha said huffily.

Sango looked at him strangely. “What? Why doesn't-“

“What do you know about a red notebook of Kagome's?” Inuyasha interrupted quickly.

Sango looked troubled with the question. “How did you know about that?”

“Tell me already!” Inuyasha shouted.

Sango looked at him sternly as she locked her door and started to walk down the stairs with him. “That red notebook is a part of the past.”

“Yeah? What about it?” Inuyasha asked as she led him out the stairway door to the front entrance.

“Trust me.” Sango replied. “You will find out soon enough.”

Inuyasha didn't respond as he turned to leave. He was upset with the whole situation. Why wasn't Kagome trusting him?

“Inuyasha?” Sango called out to him.

Inuyasha looked back. “What?”

“Who do you like better?” Sango questioned. “Kagome or Hojo?”

Inuyasha frowned. “What's that got to do with anything?”

Sango turned away from him and started to walk away, but as she walked away, Inuyasha caught her last words. “Everything.”

Day: Friday

Place: Inuyasha's House

Time: 2:30 A.M.

Inuyasha lied in his bed, unable to fall asleep. `Shoot, what is in that red notebook? Does Hojo know? Is it about Hojo?' He shifted in his bed to lay on his side. `And what was with Sango's question? Kagome or Hojo? Their both friends, and so far that hasn't been much of a bad thing.' He turned around to lay on his other side. `What is she is hiding something else though? Like someone hurt her bad? Why won't she tell me?!'

He flipped himself onto his back again. `If we're friends, she should tell me.' He looked at the sticker on the top of his bed and fumbled with it. `Why can't I stick this thing on something already?' Then for some reason, his mind drifted toward the Pepsi incident.

“Aaaah!” he yelled in frustration as he flipped onto his side again. `What is that girl doing to me?!' “If somebody hurt her, why won't she tell me?!” He cracked his knuckles. “I'd make sure whoever it was never hurt her again.”

He flipped himself onto his back. `No one better have hurt her. I mean she's...she's...”She better tell me what is in that notebook before I go crazy!”

“Would you shut up already?!” Inuyasha heard through the walls. “Go to sleep already!”

Inuyasha growled. “Bite me!”

“If you don't shut up, I will!” Sesshoumaru yelled back through the walls.

Inuyasha just grumbled. He wasn't going to figure out any answers tonight, and he didn't really want to know whether his brother would really come for him or not. So, deciding that he would get the information he wanted from her tomorrow, no matter what, he resigned on his constant turning and let his body relax as he turned off his lamp.

Tomorrow, he'd discover the truth. Whether he liked it or not.