InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Best Man ❯ Been So Long ( Chapter 1 )
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By: sexy_capricorn 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Comedy / Drama / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 04.22.2006 | Updated On: 04.27.2006 | Pages: 6 | Words: 3.9K | Visits: 1.2K | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Comedy / Drama / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 04.22.2006 | Updated On: 04.27.2006 | Pages: 6 | Words: 3.9K | Visits: 1.2K | Status: Completed
Disclaimer: I don't own the InuYasha series.
Chapter I: Been So Long
After pleading and begging to the counselors for them to give Kagome a week off and still be considered for partner, here she was in the airport looking for that familar face. Her heart was beating rapidly. She didn't know if he was the same. The same handsome InuYasha she knew with his long, silver hair and amber eyes. His 6'2 slim, slinky shape. He was perfect.
'I'm not ready for this.' Kagome thought as she rubbed her hands together and turned around the other way.'I can't see him getting married! What am I doing all the way in Fukushima?! I'll just tell him my bosses wouldn't let me go. Yeah, that'll work'
"Kags!" A voice shouted.
Kagome cringed and her stomach went topsy turvy. She slowly looked over to see him in his glory. Her mouth all but dropped. He wasn't the same handsome InuYasha. He was the new and improved sexy InuYasha. His hair was short cut and curly. His normally slinky shape was replaced with a much more muscular and built one. He was rugged and more than handsome, he was....perfect.
"What? Don't you got anything to say." InuYasha said walking towards her.
"You look....different."
"Yeah, I cut my hair." InuYasha said running his hand through his short wavy locks. "I had to grow up sometime, right?"
"I guess." Kagome said.
"You guess? "InuYasha frowned.''You don't like it, do you?"
Kagome shook her head. "No, I love it. You look so much older." She said smiling as she rustled his hair.
InuYasha smirked. “Yeah, well. I’m too old for long hippie hair. Hell, I just turned the big 30.”
“Yeah, I've been meaning to send you something for your birthday. I'm sorry."
"Oh, don't think nothing of it. So, where's Hobo?" InuYasha said looking behind her.
Kagome rubbed her hands together. "Well...um...well, I..."
InuYasha noticed the tale tell sign of her nervousness and got worried. "What's wrong, Kags."
"Well, he couldn't make it. He had...um...he had a business trip to go to." She shouldn't have lied to him, but she couldn't tell him Hojo left her. It would once again prove that she was the master of chasing men away with their tails between their legs.
"That's too bad. I really wanted to meet the guy. Well, enough about him. Let's talk about you. You look great, Kagome."
She blushed. "Thanks."
"I mean..." He looked her up and down. "You look really great. You haven't changed a bit."
She smiled but she was also kind of sad inside. 'Was that a good thing? That I haven't changed. Hell, who am I kidding. I'm still the same pencil pusher with no emotion and no soul. Well, this week I will prove InuYasha and myself wrong'
"Hey, you okay? You're dazing off on me."
Kagome shook her head. "I'm fine. It's just jet lag and the overwhelming feeling of seeing you again. It’s been so long, Yasha. I’ve missed you.” Kagome said wrapping her arms around his neck.
“Hey, get your hands off my fiance.”
Kagome removed her arms immediately as if InuYasha was fire. She looked over his shoulder to see a woman with long raven hair and a smile on her face. “Hello?”
“Hi, I was just kidding. I’m Kikyo Takahashi, InuYasha’s fiance. I’m so glad to finally meet the one and only Kagome.” She said.
“It’s nice to meet you, too.” Kagome said extending her hand.
“Oh, no. As much as Yashie here talks about you, I feel that we’re closer than that. Give me hug.” She cheerily said as she wrapped Kagome into a tight hug.
InuYasha stared at the scene and smiled. “I’m happy you two can get along. Now, how about you give each other a little kiss.” He said with a goofy smile.
Kikyo scoffed. “InuYasha, why do you always have to be a horndog?” Kikyo said releasing Kagome. “You get what I’m saying, Kagome?”
Kagome smiled. “Yeah, the only head functioning right is between his legs.”
Kikyo laughed. “That’s hilarious. InuYasha didn’t tell me you were funny, too. I think that me and you are going to be the best of friends.”
Kagome smiled. “I’m sure of it.” ‘I seriously doubt that’
“Well, come on or we’re going to be late for the party.” InuYasha said picking up her suitcase.
Kagome paused. "Party?! What party?"
"It's just a little bit of my family meeting with her family."
"You know I don't like to be around a lot of people. Especially on a hot day where there will be sweating."
"It's going to be great, Kags. Just relax."
"Yeah, Kags. I really hope you'll make an appearance. You're like family to InuYasha and it would mean the world if my family got to know you."
Kagome sighed. "I'm not even dressed."
"Oh, don't mind that. I'm sure you have something in this suitcase." Kikyo said opening up one of her suitcase and started to look through her dull beige, gray, and black wear. She searched until a light pink sundress caught her eye. "Wow, this is pretty."
Kagome shook her head. "No, that's an old thing I didn't plan on wearing."
"If you didn't plan on wearing it, why'd you bring it?"
"Well....um...I just...."
"Exactly. You secretly wanted to wear this somewhere. You would look so cute in it, too. Wouldn't she look cute, Yash?"
InuYasha looked at the dress and back at Kagome. "Of course. I never thought you owned anything pink. I think you'll look adorable in it."
Kagome blushed. "Okay, I'll wear it just this once."
Kikyo jumped and shrieked. "Oh, great. Let's change in the bathroom and I can do something really cute to your hair and...."
"Hold on. First off, I don't like people touching my hair. Second, I will not change in a public restroom."
=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=
"I can't believe I did this." Kagome said as she stood next to InuYasha in a pink sundress with her usual tight bun replaced with a high ponytail decorated with a pink scrunchie that Kikyo just so happened to have in her purse. "I look like a freaking barbie."
InuYasha chuckled. "I think you look cute. Finally, you were freed from the neutral, safe colors you always wore."
Kagome blushed again. "Whatever." She looked around the big huge 30 acre backyard.
Statues, fountains, and sculpted bushes danced about. Tables were set with fine white linen. A stage was set were a string quartet played Cannon in D. The people were aristocratic, privileged and over all well to do. "Wow, Kikyo's family sure do know how to throw a party."
"Did I tell you that they were stinking, filthy rich?"
"I don't think so, but I know now."
"Why are guys just standing there? Let's go meet and greet before the crowd comes in."
Kagome gulped. "The crowd? There's going to be more people here"
"Of course. Me and Yashie are getting married. It's big. So, don't be worried because I really want to show you off, Kaggy." Kikyo said looking around saying 'hi' to relatives and friends.
Kagome didn't want to dwell on the fact of her saying she was showing her off like a showcase dog or the fact of her calling Kagome Kaggy because she was too nervous.
Kagome leaned over to InuYasha. "You know I don't like crowds."
He chuckled. "Relax. It's going to be okay."
Kagome looked through her purse and pulled out her travel hand santatizer. "I'm relaxed." She said squirting the clear liquid in her hand and throughly rubbing it in.
"So, come on let's go." Kikyo urged.
"You know what, Kik. I think I'll let Kagome catch up with my family for a minute."
"Okay, just remember to come back because I want Kagome to meet my parents."
"Yeah, I will."
"Bye." Kikyo said before leaning in and giving InuYasha a chaste kiss that started to grow into something more intensely heated.
Kagome just sat there feeling uncomfortably angry. She cleared her throat to let them know she was still in the freaking world.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Kaggy." Kikyo said.
"Yeah, got a little carried away there." InuYasha said chuckling nervously.
"Here. You got some gloss on your lips." Kikyo said using her thumb to rub the lip gloss off.
InuYasha smiled as he licked the gloss of her thumb. "Mmm. Cherry flavored."
Kikyo shrieked and giggled. "You're so bad."
Kagome again cleared her throat.
InuYasha also felt awkward and blushed a little." Um....I'll catch you in a mintue, Kik." He said as he wrapped his arm around Kagome's shoulder and started to walk over to his family
"Alright, sweetie." She said as she looked at the arm that was draped over Kagome.
She frowned for a brief moment before she replaced it with a smile. "Relax, Kikyo. They're just friends." She said to herself.
"Remember that they're just men." InuYasha said knowing the flirtatious ways of his grandpa, father, and brother.
"Don't worry, Yash. I know how to tame the Taisho family." She said as she walked over to them.
"Well, go right ahead." InuYasha said with a smile. He knew that Kagome was the only woman, or person for that matter, who could survive the dog pound that was his family.
"Is that Kagome?! It has to be. I could spot those curves from a mile away. I thought you'd never show." The eldest Taisho, also known as Papa Taisho, had shouted.
Kagome smiled as she walked over and hugged the man in his wheelchair. "Papa Taisho, how have you been?"
"I've been awful. These bastards won't even feed an old coot let alone allow me to have any fun."
"Dad, please shut up." InuYasha father addressed. His signature long, silver locks. He looked like InuYasha would've if he kept his hair. "Ms. Higurashi. It's a pleasure to see you."
"You, too." Kagome said as she also gave the Tai-Youkai a hug.
"I'd wish InuYasha would've married you instead of the twit he has. You remind me so much like Izayoi. I wish he would be like his old man and marry a decent woman."
All Kagome and InuYasha could do was blush.
"If he was like his old man, I'm sure he'll get another chance. You've been married so many times if anybody asks you a question, you say "I do"." Papa Taisho joked.
"Dad, why won't you just shut up."
"Because I'm too damn old to hold my fucking tongue."
"Dad, you're hopeless."
"Yeah, that's because your mother wouldn't put you up for adoption."
"Let me stop this before it gets out of hand." A voice rumbled.
Everybody turned around to see the refined and well-mannered Sesshomaru Taisho. His fine tailored white suit that complimented his whitish-silver locks and piercing amber eyes.
"Damn, here comes hell's angel." Papa Taisho retorted.
"Pop, stop it. I know Ms. Higurashi doesn't want to be around all of you fussing."
Kagome smiled. "If it isn't the sexiest man here." She joked as she hugged him and Sesshomaru gladly hugged her back lingering on to her soft body flush against his and fragrant perfume that smelled like angels.
"Hey, hey. That's enough. Keep your slimy hands off." InuYasha said.
"Oh, little brother. Jealous are we?"
InuYasha slightly blushed. "No, it's just Kagome is engaged and doesn't need another smooth talking trickster around her.
"You're engaged, Ms. Higurashi?" Sesshomaru said astonished.
"I didn't think any man could get a leash around her neck." The eldest Taisho said laughing.
"Dad?!" InuTaisho said in a warning tone.
"What? Knowing Kagome, she probably has the leash around his neck."
"Grandpa, do you have to be so obnoxious all of the time?" Sesshomaru said.
InuYasha eased his way over to Kagome. "Let's go before this gets any worse." He said grabbing her arm and leading her away.
"Leaving so soon, son."
"Yeah dad, we'll catch up later."
"See ya, guys." Kagome said as InuYasha dragged her off.
"I'm sorry, Kagome. You know how they can get." He said shaking his head.
"It's alright. I love your family. I wish I had that."
"Trust me when I say, you should never wish for a family like that. They're always fighting and arguing."
"At least you have somebody to argue with." Kagome said glumly.
"I'm sorry, Kags. I know it's been hard on you."
"I'm fine."
"Yashie! Kagome! We've been waiting for you." Kikyo shouted.
Kagome began to rub her hands together as she spotted Kikyo, her mother, her mothers' friends, her father, and her fathers' friends. 'Too many people'
"It's going to be alright, Kagome." InuYasha said leading her over to the Takahashi's.
"So, you're the Kagome we've been hearing about." The elder woman said.
Kagome nodded. "Yeah, that's me."
"I'm Mirei Takahashi and this here is my husband, Kane Takahashi." The man nodded towards Kagome.
"Nice to meet you."
"Oh, mother. Kagome here is so hilarious and elegant and beautiful." Kikyo ranted.
Mirei smiled weakly. "I'm glad you like her, sweetheart."
Kagome didn't like the snide remark that the mother made. "Um..I like your house here. It's quite exquisite."
Again she smiled weakly. "Of course it is. My husband doesn't own the top financing corperation to live in a moderate home."
"I'm a lawyer." Kagome said. She then quickly cursed herself for making such a dumb comment. 'Why am I trying to prove myself to these people?'
"Hmmm. How interesting. InuYasha, how about you show your friend around while me and Kikyo have a little talk."
"Sure thing, Ms. Takahashi. Come on, Kagome." InuYasha said walking towards the estate while Kagome lagged behind.
"Mother, why do you have cut people down all of time. Kagome's a nice woman." Kikyo said.
"Kikyo, don't be so foolish. I'd advise you to watch that girl. There is no such thing as a man and woman being nothing but than friends."
Kikyo remained quiet not wanting to admit the truth in her mothers' words.
=*=*=*=*=*=*=
"I don't think Kikyo's mother like me very much." Kagome said rubbing her hands as her and InuYasha walked the corridors of the mansion.
InuYasha grabbed her hands holding them still. "She doesn't like anybody and I don't want you getting nervous over her, okay? If she doesn't like you, she doesn't like you. You're not the one that will have to live with them for the rest of your life so don't worry."
Kagome smiled. "I guess." Then she looked down to him holding her hands. She blushed and quickly snatched them away.
InuYasha slightly blushed after he realized his actions. "Sorry."
"It's okay." 'It's more than okay' It suddenly became silent to them as they entered the study. Thick, rich burgandy leather couch and matching loveseat seasoned the already glorious mahogany wooden floors, desk, bookcase, and brick fire place. "Such a nice home." Kagome replied.
"Yeah, it is. Anyways, I'm glad we're alone because I have something to ask you." InuYasha said reaching in his pocket. He pulled out a little black box.
Kagome's heart started to flutter. 'Oh, my God. This couldn't possibly be happening. Maybe I'm dreaming.'
"I don't know if your answer will be yes, but I hope it will be." He said opening the box to reveal a flawless diamond ring.
"InuYasha, are you sure you want to do this?"
"Of course. You're the only one I thought of. Kagome?"
"Yes, InuYasha."
"Will you be..."
"Yes." Kagome said as her chest rose and fell.
"Really?! You'll be my best man. I mean I know the best man is usually...well...a man, but you're the only true friend I have. I want you to guard this ring with your life, Kags."
Kagome's heart sank as she inwardly sighed. "Of course, I'll be the best man...woman." She said taking the ring.
InuYasha hugged her. "Oh, thank you. My second choice was Sesshomaru and I didn't trust none of them with it. Knowing how much they despise this wedding, the ring would end up in the toilet on it's way to Korea."
"Well, you can count on me." Kagome said plastering on a smile.
"I could always."
"InuYasha! Papa Taisho and your father are causing a scene. Can you fix it before it gets out of hand?" Kikyo said calling from outside.
"Shit, I'll be right back." InuYash said as she rushed towards the exit leaving Kagome all alone in a big empty mansion.
"Why do I lead myself into these traps? I ruined any chance of us being together. How could the Gods be so cruel?" Kagome sighed and picked up her cell phone and dialed an old familar number.
"Hello? Houshi's residence." A male voice sounded.
"Houshi's residence? Um...I think I have the wrong number."
"Well, who were you trying to reach?"
"Sango Taijia, but obvisouly she's changed her number."
"Oh, you have the right number? Hold on, I'll get her."
Kagome was stunned as she was put on hold. 'What is going on?'
"Hello?"
"Sango, is that you?"
"Yes, who's this?"
"It's Kagome."
"Kagome?!" She shrieked loudly enough for Kagome to pull the phone away. "I'm sorry for screaming."
"Who's the guy answering the phone?"
"Oh, that's just my husband."
"Husband?! Why didn't you tell me? When did you get married? Why wasn't I invited?"
"Well, to answer all three. You were busy, about year ago, and we got a quick little nuptial. Hardly anybody was there and I didn't want to drag you all the way from Tokyo."
"Well, InuYasha sure did a good job of it." Kagome pouted.
"Hold up. You're here? In Fukushima?"
"Not only am I in Fukushima, but I'm at a party that InuYasha's fiance and her family are hosting." Kagome said flopping down on the loveseat.
"Really?"
"Oh, that's not the worst of it. She practically forced me to wear a pink dress." She said
"Really?! I wish I could be there to see you. Anybody, who could get you of all people to wear a pink dress is not a force to be messed with. "
"Was that suppose to be funny because this is not a time to joke. I've been here all but 10 minutes and I'm already tired of it.
"You should be tired of that catastrophe InuYasha did to his hair."
"I think his hair is sexy." Kagome said stretching out on the loveseat.
"Sexy?! That's because you're so deeply in love with the man."
"I am not deeply in...."
"So, is Hojo with you?" Sango said changing the subject.
"He left me yesterday." Kagome said.
"You can't keep a man worth a damn."
"Shut up, San. I'm sad over here."
"The hell. I'll tell you why you can't keep a man. It's because you're still hung up on InuYasha. You've been measuring all of your previous men to him and after you realize that they could never be the InuYasha, you dump them or they dump you first."
"That's coming from a woman who got hitched to a man she barely knows."
"Hey, I know Miroku very well."
"Okay, Sango. I didn't call to see who has bigger problems. I called because we haven't talked in awhile."
"Aww, how sweet. We could do dinner. Where are you staying?"
"I haven't decided yet I just got here this morning."
"Oh, that's perfect." Sango cheered.
"Why is that perfect?"
"It's perfect because you can live with me and Miroku."
"Sango, you know I don't do strange men."
"You won't have to. I'm the only one that has to do him." Sango joked.
"Seriously, San." Kagome said not finding the raunchy joke funny.
"You also said you don't do pink and yet you're wearing pink. Come on, Kags. Miroku's a nice guy and you and me need to catch up on life."
"Alright, alright. I'll be there when this party ends."
"Cool! I'll see you then. I have to go. Miroku's feeling frisky. Stop Miroku." Sango said giggling.
"Eww." Kagome said hangin up. She flopped back into the loveseat and sighed. 'Sango, had a point. Maybe I was comparing Hojo and all of my other men to InuYasha. No one could be InuYasha. There's only one.' Kagome thought as she slowly drifted off to sleep.
A/n: Alright. I know this chapter was just a bunch of babble, but the plot hasn't really came through yet.
Chapter I: Been So Long
After pleading and begging to the counselors for them to give Kagome a week off and still be considered for partner, here she was in the airport looking for that familar face. Her heart was beating rapidly. She didn't know if he was the same. The same handsome InuYasha she knew with his long, silver hair and amber eyes. His 6'2 slim, slinky shape. He was perfect.
'I'm not ready for this.' Kagome thought as she rubbed her hands together and turned around the other way.'I can't see him getting married! What am I doing all the way in Fukushima?! I'll just tell him my bosses wouldn't let me go. Yeah, that'll work'
"Kags!" A voice shouted.
Kagome cringed and her stomach went topsy turvy. She slowly looked over to see him in his glory. Her mouth all but dropped. He wasn't the same handsome InuYasha. He was the new and improved sexy InuYasha. His hair was short cut and curly. His normally slinky shape was replaced with a much more muscular and built one. He was rugged and more than handsome, he was....perfect.
"What? Don't you got anything to say." InuYasha said walking towards her.
"You look....different."
"Yeah, I cut my hair." InuYasha said running his hand through his short wavy locks. "I had to grow up sometime, right?"
"I guess." Kagome said.
"You guess? "InuYasha frowned.''You don't like it, do you?"
Kagome shook her head. "No, I love it. You look so much older." She said smiling as she rustled his hair.
InuYasha smirked. “Yeah, well. I’m too old for long hippie hair. Hell, I just turned the big 30.”
“Yeah, I've been meaning to send you something for your birthday. I'm sorry."
"Oh, don't think nothing of it. So, where's Hobo?" InuYasha said looking behind her.
Kagome rubbed her hands together. "Well...um...well, I..."
InuYasha noticed the tale tell sign of her nervousness and got worried. "What's wrong, Kags."
"Well, he couldn't make it. He had...um...he had a business trip to go to." She shouldn't have lied to him, but she couldn't tell him Hojo left her. It would once again prove that she was the master of chasing men away with their tails between their legs.
"That's too bad. I really wanted to meet the guy. Well, enough about him. Let's talk about you. You look great, Kagome."
She blushed. "Thanks."
"I mean..." He looked her up and down. "You look really great. You haven't changed a bit."
She smiled but she was also kind of sad inside. 'Was that a good thing? That I haven't changed. Hell, who am I kidding. I'm still the same pencil pusher with no emotion and no soul. Well, this week I will prove InuYasha and myself wrong'
"Hey, you okay? You're dazing off on me."
Kagome shook her head. "I'm fine. It's just jet lag and the overwhelming feeling of seeing you again. It’s been so long, Yasha. I’ve missed you.” Kagome said wrapping her arms around his neck.
“Hey, get your hands off my fiance.”
Kagome removed her arms immediately as if InuYasha was fire. She looked over his shoulder to see a woman with long raven hair and a smile on her face. “Hello?”
“Hi, I was just kidding. I’m Kikyo Takahashi, InuYasha’s fiance. I’m so glad to finally meet the one and only Kagome.” She said.
“It’s nice to meet you, too.” Kagome said extending her hand.
“Oh, no. As much as Yashie here talks about you, I feel that we’re closer than that. Give me hug.” She cheerily said as she wrapped Kagome into a tight hug.
InuYasha stared at the scene and smiled. “I’m happy you two can get along. Now, how about you give each other a little kiss.” He said with a goofy smile.
Kikyo scoffed. “InuYasha, why do you always have to be a horndog?” Kikyo said releasing Kagome. “You get what I’m saying, Kagome?”
Kagome smiled. “Yeah, the only head functioning right is between his legs.”
Kikyo laughed. “That’s hilarious. InuYasha didn’t tell me you were funny, too. I think that me and you are going to be the best of friends.”
Kagome smiled. “I’m sure of it.” ‘I seriously doubt that’
“Well, come on or we’re going to be late for the party.” InuYasha said picking up her suitcase.
Kagome paused. "Party?! What party?"
"It's just a little bit of my family meeting with her family."
"You know I don't like to be around a lot of people. Especially on a hot day where there will be sweating."
"It's going to be great, Kags. Just relax."
"Yeah, Kags. I really hope you'll make an appearance. You're like family to InuYasha and it would mean the world if my family got to know you."
Kagome sighed. "I'm not even dressed."
"Oh, don't mind that. I'm sure you have something in this suitcase." Kikyo said opening up one of her suitcase and started to look through her dull beige, gray, and black wear. She searched until a light pink sundress caught her eye. "Wow, this is pretty."
Kagome shook her head. "No, that's an old thing I didn't plan on wearing."
"If you didn't plan on wearing it, why'd you bring it?"
"Well....um...I just...."
"Exactly. You secretly wanted to wear this somewhere. You would look so cute in it, too. Wouldn't she look cute, Yash?"
InuYasha looked at the dress and back at Kagome. "Of course. I never thought you owned anything pink. I think you'll look adorable in it."
Kagome blushed. "Okay, I'll wear it just this once."
Kikyo jumped and shrieked. "Oh, great. Let's change in the bathroom and I can do something really cute to your hair and...."
"Hold on. First off, I don't like people touching my hair. Second, I will not change in a public restroom."
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"I can't believe I did this." Kagome said as she stood next to InuYasha in a pink sundress with her usual tight bun replaced with a high ponytail decorated with a pink scrunchie that Kikyo just so happened to have in her purse. "I look like a freaking barbie."
InuYasha chuckled. "I think you look cute. Finally, you were freed from the neutral, safe colors you always wore."
Kagome blushed again. "Whatever." She looked around the big huge 30 acre backyard.
Statues, fountains, and sculpted bushes danced about. Tables were set with fine white linen. A stage was set were a string quartet played Cannon in D. The people were aristocratic, privileged and over all well to do. "Wow, Kikyo's family sure do know how to throw a party."
"Did I tell you that they were stinking, filthy rich?"
"I don't think so, but I know now."
"Why are guys just standing there? Let's go meet and greet before the crowd comes in."
Kagome gulped. "The crowd? There's going to be more people here"
"Of course. Me and Yashie are getting married. It's big. So, don't be worried because I really want to show you off, Kaggy." Kikyo said looking around saying 'hi' to relatives and friends.
Kagome didn't want to dwell on the fact of her saying she was showing her off like a showcase dog or the fact of her calling Kagome Kaggy because she was too nervous.
Kagome leaned over to InuYasha. "You know I don't like crowds."
He chuckled. "Relax. It's going to be okay."
Kagome looked through her purse and pulled out her travel hand santatizer. "I'm relaxed." She said squirting the clear liquid in her hand and throughly rubbing it in.
"So, come on let's go." Kikyo urged.
"You know what, Kik. I think I'll let Kagome catch up with my family for a minute."
"Okay, just remember to come back because I want Kagome to meet my parents."
"Yeah, I will."
"Bye." Kikyo said before leaning in and giving InuYasha a chaste kiss that started to grow into something more intensely heated.
Kagome just sat there feeling uncomfortably angry. She cleared her throat to let them know she was still in the freaking world.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Kaggy." Kikyo said.
"Yeah, got a little carried away there." InuYasha said chuckling nervously.
"Here. You got some gloss on your lips." Kikyo said using her thumb to rub the lip gloss off.
InuYasha smiled as he licked the gloss of her thumb. "Mmm. Cherry flavored."
Kikyo shrieked and giggled. "You're so bad."
Kagome again cleared her throat.
InuYasha also felt awkward and blushed a little." Um....I'll catch you in a mintue, Kik." He said as he wrapped his arm around Kagome's shoulder and started to walk over to his family
"Alright, sweetie." She said as she looked at the arm that was draped over Kagome.
She frowned for a brief moment before she replaced it with a smile. "Relax, Kikyo. They're just friends." She said to herself.
"Remember that they're just men." InuYasha said knowing the flirtatious ways of his grandpa, father, and brother.
"Don't worry, Yash. I know how to tame the Taisho family." She said as she walked over to them.
"Well, go right ahead." InuYasha said with a smile. He knew that Kagome was the only woman, or person for that matter, who could survive the dog pound that was his family.
"Is that Kagome?! It has to be. I could spot those curves from a mile away. I thought you'd never show." The eldest Taisho, also known as Papa Taisho, had shouted.
Kagome smiled as she walked over and hugged the man in his wheelchair. "Papa Taisho, how have you been?"
"I've been awful. These bastards won't even feed an old coot let alone allow me to have any fun."
"Dad, please shut up." InuYasha father addressed. His signature long, silver locks. He looked like InuYasha would've if he kept his hair. "Ms. Higurashi. It's a pleasure to see you."
"You, too." Kagome said as she also gave the Tai-Youkai a hug.
"I'd wish InuYasha would've married you instead of the twit he has. You remind me so much like Izayoi. I wish he would be like his old man and marry a decent woman."
All Kagome and InuYasha could do was blush.
"If he was like his old man, I'm sure he'll get another chance. You've been married so many times if anybody asks you a question, you say "I do"." Papa Taisho joked.
"Dad, why won't you just shut up."
"Because I'm too damn old to hold my fucking tongue."
"Dad, you're hopeless."
"Yeah, that's because your mother wouldn't put you up for adoption."
"Let me stop this before it gets out of hand." A voice rumbled.
Everybody turned around to see the refined and well-mannered Sesshomaru Taisho. His fine tailored white suit that complimented his whitish-silver locks and piercing amber eyes.
"Damn, here comes hell's angel." Papa Taisho retorted.
"Pop, stop it. I know Ms. Higurashi doesn't want to be around all of you fussing."
Kagome smiled. "If it isn't the sexiest man here." She joked as she hugged him and Sesshomaru gladly hugged her back lingering on to her soft body flush against his and fragrant perfume that smelled like angels.
"Hey, hey. That's enough. Keep your slimy hands off." InuYasha said.
"Oh, little brother. Jealous are we?"
InuYasha slightly blushed. "No, it's just Kagome is engaged and doesn't need another smooth talking trickster around her.
"You're engaged, Ms. Higurashi?" Sesshomaru said astonished.
"I didn't think any man could get a leash around her neck." The eldest Taisho said laughing.
"Dad?!" InuTaisho said in a warning tone.
"What? Knowing Kagome, she probably has the leash around his neck."
"Grandpa, do you have to be so obnoxious all of the time?" Sesshomaru said.
InuYasha eased his way over to Kagome. "Let's go before this gets any worse." He said grabbing her arm and leading her away.
"Leaving so soon, son."
"Yeah dad, we'll catch up later."
"See ya, guys." Kagome said as InuYasha dragged her off.
"I'm sorry, Kagome. You know how they can get." He said shaking his head.
"It's alright. I love your family. I wish I had that."
"Trust me when I say, you should never wish for a family like that. They're always fighting and arguing."
"At least you have somebody to argue with." Kagome said glumly.
"I'm sorry, Kags. I know it's been hard on you."
"I'm fine."
"Yashie! Kagome! We've been waiting for you." Kikyo shouted.
Kagome began to rub her hands together as she spotted Kikyo, her mother, her mothers' friends, her father, and her fathers' friends. 'Too many people'
"It's going to be alright, Kagome." InuYasha said leading her over to the Takahashi's.
"So, you're the Kagome we've been hearing about." The elder woman said.
Kagome nodded. "Yeah, that's me."
"I'm Mirei Takahashi and this here is my husband, Kane Takahashi." The man nodded towards Kagome.
"Nice to meet you."
"Oh, mother. Kagome here is so hilarious and elegant and beautiful." Kikyo ranted.
Mirei smiled weakly. "I'm glad you like her, sweetheart."
Kagome didn't like the snide remark that the mother made. "Um..I like your house here. It's quite exquisite."
Again she smiled weakly. "Of course it is. My husband doesn't own the top financing corperation to live in a moderate home."
"I'm a lawyer." Kagome said. She then quickly cursed herself for making such a dumb comment. 'Why am I trying to prove myself to these people?'
"Hmmm. How interesting. InuYasha, how about you show your friend around while me and Kikyo have a little talk."
"Sure thing, Ms. Takahashi. Come on, Kagome." InuYasha said walking towards the estate while Kagome lagged behind.
"Mother, why do you have cut people down all of time. Kagome's a nice woman." Kikyo said.
"Kikyo, don't be so foolish. I'd advise you to watch that girl. There is no such thing as a man and woman being nothing but than friends."
Kikyo remained quiet not wanting to admit the truth in her mothers' words.
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"I don't think Kikyo's mother like me very much." Kagome said rubbing her hands as her and InuYasha walked the corridors of the mansion.
InuYasha grabbed her hands holding them still. "She doesn't like anybody and I don't want you getting nervous over her, okay? If she doesn't like you, she doesn't like you. You're not the one that will have to live with them for the rest of your life so don't worry."
Kagome smiled. "I guess." Then she looked down to him holding her hands. She blushed and quickly snatched them away.
InuYasha slightly blushed after he realized his actions. "Sorry."
"It's okay." 'It's more than okay' It suddenly became silent to them as they entered the study. Thick, rich burgandy leather couch and matching loveseat seasoned the already glorious mahogany wooden floors, desk, bookcase, and brick fire place. "Such a nice home." Kagome replied.
"Yeah, it is. Anyways, I'm glad we're alone because I have something to ask you." InuYasha said reaching in his pocket. He pulled out a little black box.
Kagome's heart started to flutter. 'Oh, my God. This couldn't possibly be happening. Maybe I'm dreaming.'
"I don't know if your answer will be yes, but I hope it will be." He said opening the box to reveal a flawless diamond ring.
"InuYasha, are you sure you want to do this?"
"Of course. You're the only one I thought of. Kagome?"
"Yes, InuYasha."
"Will you be..."
"Yes." Kagome said as her chest rose and fell.
"Really?! You'll be my best man. I mean I know the best man is usually...well...a man, but you're the only true friend I have. I want you to guard this ring with your life, Kags."
Kagome's heart sank as she inwardly sighed. "Of course, I'll be the best man...woman." She said taking the ring.
InuYasha hugged her. "Oh, thank you. My second choice was Sesshomaru and I didn't trust none of them with it. Knowing how much they despise this wedding, the ring would end up in the toilet on it's way to Korea."
"Well, you can count on me." Kagome said plastering on a smile.
"I could always."
"InuYasha! Papa Taisho and your father are causing a scene. Can you fix it before it gets out of hand?" Kikyo said calling from outside.
"Shit, I'll be right back." InuYash said as she rushed towards the exit leaving Kagome all alone in a big empty mansion.
"Why do I lead myself into these traps? I ruined any chance of us being together. How could the Gods be so cruel?" Kagome sighed and picked up her cell phone and dialed an old familar number.
"Hello? Houshi's residence." A male voice sounded.
"Houshi's residence? Um...I think I have the wrong number."
"Well, who were you trying to reach?"
"Sango Taijia, but obvisouly she's changed her number."
"Oh, you have the right number? Hold on, I'll get her."
Kagome was stunned as she was put on hold. 'What is going on?'
"Hello?"
"Sango, is that you?"
"Yes, who's this?"
"It's Kagome."
"Kagome?!" She shrieked loudly enough for Kagome to pull the phone away. "I'm sorry for screaming."
"Who's the guy answering the phone?"
"Oh, that's just my husband."
"Husband?! Why didn't you tell me? When did you get married? Why wasn't I invited?"
"Well, to answer all three. You were busy, about year ago, and we got a quick little nuptial. Hardly anybody was there and I didn't want to drag you all the way from Tokyo."
"Well, InuYasha sure did a good job of it." Kagome pouted.
"Hold up. You're here? In Fukushima?"
"Not only am I in Fukushima, but I'm at a party that InuYasha's fiance and her family are hosting." Kagome said flopping down on the loveseat.
"Really?"
"Oh, that's not the worst of it. She practically forced me to wear a pink dress." She said
"Really?! I wish I could be there to see you. Anybody, who could get you of all people to wear a pink dress is not a force to be messed with. "
"Was that suppose to be funny because this is not a time to joke. I've been here all but 10 minutes and I'm already tired of it.
"You should be tired of that catastrophe InuYasha did to his hair."
"I think his hair is sexy." Kagome said stretching out on the loveseat.
"Sexy?! That's because you're so deeply in love with the man."
"I am not deeply in...."
"So, is Hojo with you?" Sango said changing the subject.
"He left me yesterday." Kagome said.
"You can't keep a man worth a damn."
"Shut up, San. I'm sad over here."
"The hell. I'll tell you why you can't keep a man. It's because you're still hung up on InuYasha. You've been measuring all of your previous men to him and after you realize that they could never be the InuYasha, you dump them or they dump you first."
"That's coming from a woman who got hitched to a man she barely knows."
"Hey, I know Miroku very well."
"Okay, Sango. I didn't call to see who has bigger problems. I called because we haven't talked in awhile."
"Aww, how sweet. We could do dinner. Where are you staying?"
"I haven't decided yet I just got here this morning."
"Oh, that's perfect." Sango cheered.
"Why is that perfect?"
"It's perfect because you can live with me and Miroku."
"Sango, you know I don't do strange men."
"You won't have to. I'm the only one that has to do him." Sango joked.
"Seriously, San." Kagome said not finding the raunchy joke funny.
"You also said you don't do pink and yet you're wearing pink. Come on, Kags. Miroku's a nice guy and you and me need to catch up on life."
"Alright, alright. I'll be there when this party ends."
"Cool! I'll see you then. I have to go. Miroku's feeling frisky. Stop Miroku." Sango said giggling.
"Eww." Kagome said hangin up. She flopped back into the loveseat and sighed. 'Sango, had a point. Maybe I was comparing Hojo and all of my other men to InuYasha. No one could be InuYasha. There's only one.' Kagome thought as she slowly drifted off to sleep.
A/n: Alright. I know this chapter was just a bunch of babble, but the plot hasn't really came through yet.