InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Just Me ❯ Chapter 2: Edo-Gin ( Chapter 2 )

A/N: Sorry for such the long delay, work and school have been horrors. Enjoy.

*Just Me*

By: Kage Otome

Chapter 2: Edo-Gin

They’d always been close, that’s just how things were. Some people found it odd and others just accepted it as one of those unexplainable phenomenon’s of life. Jakotsu, exuberant, lively and presumably gay. Kagome, reserved, calm and highly intelligent with a fierce temper. Both were young, successful, gorgeous and single. It was almost depressing that such stunning people were single, some would even consider it a sin.

It had been speculated one too many times that the two were star crossed lovers or some pish-posh. Not that they were listening to what anyone had to say about them. They knew the truth, that was good enough for them. Jakotsu and Kagome, had been friends since the day they were born, their parents being close friends. Both Jakotsu and Kagome were close in age only separated by three months.

They should be dating other models, superstars of unbelievable caliber. But they weren’t. Instead one of them has practically sworn off dating, and has been celibate for over four years. And the other who was believed to be gay was dating no one, hasn’t dated anyone for two years. It was rumored that the older Jakotsu Shichinintai had an infatuation for the younger Taisho brother, Inuyasha who was engaged to Kikyo Takara.

Of course that’s all anyone ever had about these two mysteries that were Kagome Higurashi and Jakotsu Shichinintai.

Speculations.

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Sighing wistfully, she could still recall some of the better times of life. Jakotsu was always there for her and she for him, through the good and the bad, the thick and the thin, the---Okay we’re getting a little off topic. Bankotsu was another story entirely, Kagome and Bankotsu got along fairly well, they were friends, had once upon a time been lovers, but their little love affair ended in heartache. Now they were on strictly platonic terms, even though one of them wished differently.

Of all the Shichinintai brothers, Bankotsu, Renkotsu, Suikotsu and Jakotsu, the only one she had ever been close to was Jakotsu. Of course that made for much speculation among the press. Jakotsu looked at her from the corner of his eye wondering what could’ve put that expression on her face. It was so--nostalgic.

“Kag-chan?”

Kagome turned startled out of her memories to her best friend and cocked a brow. The nostalgic feeling that always accompanied her memories both bittersweet and sorrowful and happy and cheerful left her with an odd feeling of emptiness. Something was missing in her life, running a hand through her now loose locks she sighed.

“Are you all right?”

“I’m fine Jak.” Kagome replied smiling at her friend, giving his thigh a pat in assurance. Jakotsu was like that sometimes, he needed reassurance, comfort. But then again--so did she. Glancing at him, she couldn’t help the small smile that broke across her features. Jak was beautiful. There was no doubt about it. All his life he’d been beautiful, he’d broken a lot of girls hearts being ‘gay’. In a way it brought him closer to her, the people who ridiculed him, they were quickly dealt with by Kagome who’s tongue was as sharp as her wit. She was his pillar of strength the one person who could make him feel better--without saying a word.

And he was her hero when she needed him; when her parent’s died he was the first one she called. She had lost them at such a young, tender age of five. The Shichinintai took both Higurashi children in, until Kagome had become of legal age and financial stability to adopt her brother, as her son and move to her own place. The mansion in which she currently resided in.

Contrary to what many people believed, neither Kagome or Jakotsu were perfect. They weren’t born perfect with little gold spoons. No siree. Kagome was born in the middle-class society, at a shrine, still owned by the Higurashi family. Jakotsu was born in the lower middle-class section of town. Both worked hard to be what they were, keeping up with their grades, sports, working part time for low pay. Then they got their big break, with Sakura Enterprises.

Jolted out of her thoughts, Kagome looked around in surprise as the sleek silver 2006 SL600 Roadster. It wouldn’t be available to the public, until a bit later in the year, but money buys power. The mercedes was a true beauty. He, as Jakotsu insisted, costs roughly around 130,000--A present from his dearest friend Kagome. After all his birthday was on January 1st. A week ago, boy had he been surprised when he stepped outside at Kagome’s insistence to find a brand new SL600 Roadster. He’d had his eye on that car for a while. Jakotsu almost cried.

She’d even had it customized. It was Iridium Silver Metal in Exterior color and the interior was Ash Exclusive Leather with a Burl Walnut Wood Trim. She added an option for a Package of his choosing to be added at a later time, with no cost to him. Along with the SIRUS satellite Radio, handsfree Communication System, with Voice Control, Distronic, Mercedes-Benz Extend Mobility tires, and Parktronic. For exterior accessories she added Silver Mirror Housing, Chrome door handle protectors, Wheel locks, and 5-Hole Wheels (Non-Staggered). She even hand-painted designs on his car, herself, of his precious Jakotsutou, his sword in black, silver and white on his hood, with his name painted in Kanji on the back trunk. She loved it almost as much as Jakotsu did.

Ahem. Where were we again?

They’d arrived at Edo-Gin, a very well liked place. Many enjoyed going there for a local meal that they would not soon forget. It was popular with the employees of Sakura Enterprises, they enjoyed the authentic Japanese cuisine and watching the chef’s prepare the meals. Kagome and Jakotsu were immediately shown to the VIP section where Sango Tajiya and Miroku Houshi sat.

Sango Tajiya was a set design artist, making the scenes, when they couldn’t get out to location for photo shoots. She was also the one who assisted the photographer, one day she hoped to become head photographer. She was a beautiful woman, strong and determined. Her long chocolate hair was pulled up into a high ponytail, and her eyes decorated with pink eye shadow, there were times when Kagome could almost swear her eyes turned reddish-brown. Maybe they did.

Miroku Houshi, a male model who’s had his eye on Sango for the past year after meeting her at a shoot and had finally become her boyfriend just two months prior. He was brilliant, rich, and handsome with dark raven hair and violet eyes. There was only one thing wrong with him. He suffered from ‘grope-pretty-girl-syndrome’, he was in the critical stage.

The owner of Sakura Enterprises, Kageromaru and the owner of Dark Enterprises, Naraku Onigumo. Both were highly attractive men and seemed to be in the middle of a very heated debate. Kagome nodded to her boss, who had just recently taken over Sakura Enterprises, after his father’s decease. She remembered the man, he was kind and jovial. She’d even attended his funeral, as an employee and a friend. Being the eldest son he, took over the family business, he was in reality only a few years older then herself and about a year older then his brother--Juro-something.

“Sango, Miroku.” Kagome greeted, her smooth, sultry voice sending shivers down their spines. Kagome’s brow hitched up in amusement.

“Sorry, I don’t think I’ll ever get used to how sexy your voice is.” Miroku murmured, trying and failing to hide a blush. Kagome smirked.

“Yeah! It took me a while to get used to her voice when it changed too!” Jakotsu exclaimed. He probably would’ve tried something had Sango not been there. He winced as Miroku the ‘sexy monk’ as he so eloquently dubbed was smacked over the head by Sango, no doubt after being caught trying to grope her.

Truth be told, Sango had always been quite jealous of Kagome; some girls had it all. But she knew Kagome didn’t and instantly felt bad for even for a moment feeling something akin to jealousy. She’d had a rough life and deserved every bit of what she got. She worked for what she wanted, she earned it. Kagome had been betrayed multiple times to let people in besides the choice few; she was honored to be amongst the few.

Sango smiled. She was proud to be called Kagome’s friend.

Jakotsu glanced at her from the corner of his eye worriedly. Kagome was in her ‘thinking mode’. Either remembering something, planning something, getting an idea, or plotting. He shuddered. It was never a good thing when Kagome plotted; the horrors. He would never tell her the real reason why he revealed to everyone he was ‘gay’. He would never tell her she was the reason. No other girl could compare to her, so he went for guys, if he was turned down by another guy, it was understandable. Kagome protected her heart as she did, by not letting any man close romantically and he protected his by being ‘gay’. And the ironic thing about it was, love was all either of them ever wanted. But maybe--

“Jak?” Her soft voice called.

“Huh?”

“The usual?” Kagome asked a small twinkle in her blue eyes.

He nodded, grinning at the handsome waiter, before winking. The waiter stuttered and backed away , quickly turning on his heal and almost sprinting to the counter. Kagome choked back a laugh as Jakotsu pouted.

An Hour and One Horribly Embarrassed Waiter Later...

Kagome gave Jakotsu a look.

“I think you’ve permanently traumatized that boy.” Kagome stated.

“I think your right.” Jakotsu nodded, before batting his eyelashes at the waiter, slowly sneaking away. “Call me, darling!” Kagome shook her head, her eyes filled with genuine amusement.

The waiter shivered. Scary man.

Linking her arms with Jakotsu she exited the store with a fuming Sango dragging an unconscious Miroku. The staff being used to this display smiled cheerfully at the ever amusing group. What neither of the noticed was Kageromaru watching them, a small, almost invisible smile on his face. They had always been close. His smile dimmed as he set his eyes on Kagome Higurashi’s slender form, and he sighed. Once upon a time, she’d been his and he’d been hers. He’d messed it up, he’d cheated on her, it was a spur of the moment thing, it meant nothing to him, but it was enough to shatter her trust; and thus their relationship.

He’d for once felt something deeper then just a casual fling, he’d felt something more. He missed her and for once he had truly regretted causing such a jewel pain. But it was too late now, she as his girlfriend was a part of the past. He had to stop reminiscing on memories and what could of been. He wanted to be more then just “The Boss”.

But how?

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