InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Search Of Hope ❯ Memories ( Chapter 4 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Kagome's eyes filled with tears as she kept laughing. Inuyasha sat down and scowled.

"Finished laughing yet, wench?" Inuyasha couln't keep the annoyance out of his voice.

"Wait-wait." Kagome was still for a moment. Her expression turned solemn as she looked at Inuyasha. Without waiting for 5 seconds, she burst out laughing again.

Growling, Inuyasha stood up, put his hands on his hips and glowered at Kagome. "Stop it already!"

"No- it's- it's- it's just that-" Kagome cut herself off and decided to concentrate on her giggling rather than try to explain herself.

It had been funny enough though. Director Ongata had just happened to walk past the office and saw Inuyasha in a state, trying to explain himself. Now knowing what was he doing, Director Ongata had called out Inuyasha as "President Taisho". The guy had been so embarrassed and afraid that he knocked over everything on his lap, desk and chair just to stand up, bow and apologise. Inuyasha had turned bright red like Rudolf's nose that the guy thought he was angry and went on his knees to beg Inuyasha not to fire him. With a "Keh", Inuyasha sauntered off, grabbed Kagome by the elbow and started towards the elevator to his office. Atleast Kagome had been kind enough to start her nonsense when they reached his office though everyone was staring at her like she was crazy on the way because the corner of her lips kept twtiching and her eyes had an evil glint. Finally, Kagome stopped though she was still smiling.

"Good. I have a question to ask you. Just answer yes. Or no. Don't laugh at me at being ridiculous or anything. Understood?"

"M' kaes."

"Do you have any strange images or flashes of...us in weird clothing?"

Kagome's back stiffened. Looking down, she wasn't sure whether to tell him. Or not. In actual fact, she had. It's coming more often lately. Whenever she's with Inuyasha, the flashes are clearer. She had formed some small clips with those flashes but she still can't understand it. Kagome was in a state. She really wanted to tell Inuyasha so they can figure it out together. But on the other hand, it's ridiculous. What if he's only making fun of her?

"Nevermind. Forget I said that." Inuyasha broke the uncomfortable silence.

"No I-" Kagome started.

"Nevermind, I was just blabbering. Ignore me. We're going out today." Inuyasha tried to sound casual.

"Why?"

"Remember the second ball? I need to get you new clothes. As the fiancee of the Taishos, you don't suppose I'll let you wear the same thing for the second time for the same date? Nice try wench."

"Yeah but- wait a second. Why do you keep calling me wench?"

"Just felt like it. Could have been worse you know?" Inuyasha leaned forward to her so that his mouth is breathing into her ear and his cheek touching hers. "I could have called you...bitch." Kagome shivered and Inuyasha chuckled. "Wha.. What are you doing?" Kagome asked.

Inuyasha's voice, normal again, awoke her out of her senses. "I'm gonna get a cup of coffee. Coming?"

"Uh-huh."

Passing by the secratory, Kumi, Inuyasha leaned towards the table to find her dozing. Inuyasha walked over to her chair and bent down, whispering into her ear something. Kumi woke up immediately.

"Can I help you, Mr. Taisho?" Kumi asked politely.

"What else did you think I woke you up for? Cancel all my appointments for today." Inuyasha winked at Kumi. "And you can resume your... working." Inuyasha gestured to the pool of drool on the table. Kumi flushed and started wiping it off. Looking up, she saw Kagome beside Inuyasha. "Humph, another bitch. No one gets MY Inuyasha. No one!"

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"Hurry up, wench. We don't have all day. Just choose a damn outfit and we're off. Besides, anything looks good on you." Inuyasha commented before he could stop himself.

"Do-Do you really think that way?" Kagome stared at her hands. Looking up, Inuyasha saw that she was blushing as she blinked. "Do you?"

"Keh. I don't fucking lie, wench." Inuyasha had taken the habit of calling Kagome wench from the day he found out that Kagome didn't mind at all.

"Will you please stop using all those vulgars? I can't stand it, you know. Pick one for me." Kagome held up a black dress and a blue dress. Pressing the black dress to her body then the blue dress, she couldn't decide which one.

"Keh. Try both on and you'll know. Ain't that obvious enough?"

"But I'm not buying both. It'll be really embarrassing if I tried them on and hate them or something." Kagome lowered her volume.

"Why are you whispering?"

"Because I can't let them know what I think of the dresses."

"So you're saying you hate this shop? You should have fucking told me so earlier! We've spent the past hour strolling around the mall!" Inuyasha growled.

"Well, it's just too... expensive. I am just a maid and I... I can't afford them. I have my pride too, Inuyasha Taisho!" Kagome glared at him.

"Fine! Don't wear anything then! I won't fucking CARE!" Inuyasha yelled, empahsizing the "care" word.

"You're such a mean person! And here I was thinking you are kind a thoughtful, a person who could make my dreams come true. I judged WRONG! And don't forget, you were the one begging me to come here, dog-boy!" Kagome stopped. Dog-boy? Somehow her mind tells her that it isn't just because of his name. His behavior, attitude, ways of doing things, they all seemed like a dog. Kagome blinked. Was she seeing things? Those two dog-ears appeared again! She wanted to touch them but it seemed like now was not the time. The saleslady was staring at them already. Kagome decided to give up. "All right, I'll try both on." Stepping into the fitting room, she didn't see Inuyasha's devilish look disappeared, didn't see him pout. The most important thing she missed were the ears on top of his head that drooped.

Once she was in that black dress, Kagome stepped out and turned a round to show Inuyasha her full image. Inuyasha shook his head. Kagome went in and tried on the blue dress. She liked it. And no matter what Inuyasha says is not going to change her mind. The dress looked like it was made for her. It was a tube dress, around the top were a few light and dark blue beads shimmering and shining. The dress had three layers. The first layer was the silk. The second layer was the transparent piece of cloth. The third layer was translucent. The ripples of the dress made it more attractive. On the sides of the dress though, were two translucent "gloves" that reached her wrist, which leaves her hands free. The dress had a girdle to make her waist smaller. Though it wasn't of any use because her waist was small enough already. On her left breast was a blue flower completed with shimmering designs. The dress had a slit down her left leg till mid thigh, which leaves her legs bare. Kagome put on the jewelerys plus the pair of heels she borrowed from the shop. Letting her hair flow down, she was as beauiful as the cinderella of the night. Stepping out slowly and facing Inuyasha, Kagome was afraid, almost nervous.

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"Oi wench-" Inuyasha cut himself off at the beautiful woman infront of him. Inuyasha stood up and circled Kagome as he eyed every part of her body carefully. After awhile, Inuyasha cleared his throat and finally spoke, "It's beautiful."

"It?" Kagome asked, showing abit of hurt in her voice.

Inuyasha, catching the teasing note, grinned and said "Well, yeah. The dress is so pretty."

"Am I invisible, Inuyasha?"

"What? No of course not! It's just that you're not that attractive so I don't see why I should pay so much attention to you."

"You're a jerk."

"Uh-huh."

"I want this one."

"Can tell." Inuyasha paid for it and they were off. As usual, Inuyasha drove Kagome home. He had taken that as a habit. Asking Kagome to stay at his house until he arrives to drive her home since he didn't trust her enough. Stopping right outside, Inuyasha waited for Kagome to get off, atleast, until he saw another man outside her house. He had long black hair tied into a ponytail, wearing a casual shirt and a pair of pants with sneakers.

"Kouga, what are you doing here?" Inuyasha was shocked since he was convinced that Kouga had gone overseas.

"Nothing, I know this girl- Wait. What is she doing in your car?" Kouga's tone seemed abit angry.

"She's my house maid. Just taking her home since I-" Inuyasha coughed, "begged her to come to a business ball with me."

Kagome blushed. "Humph. Do you guys know each other?" Kagome changed the subject.

"I don't really know him that well." Both of them said in unison.

"Ri-i-ight." Kagome made a show of rolling her eyes.

"Well, he's my cousin." They spoke in unison again. Kagome's eyes lit with amusement.

"How do you know him then?" Inuyasha asked.

"I was going home that day and my bic broke down. He helped me with my bike." Kagome explained.

Inuyasha looked at his watch. "Uh-oh, I got to go Kagome. By the way, I bought the tickets."

Kagome eyes widened. "What tickets?"

"Tickets to Paris in France." Inuyasha spoke in a you-should-know tone.

"For?" Kagome seemd so surprised that Inuyasha wished he had his camera now.

"I told you that the ball is going to be held in Paris, didn't I?"

"You didn't!"

Inuyasha sighed. "I did. You probably weren't listening."

"But I-I.. Fine."

"See you later, Kagome." Inuyasha waved. Kouga stepped forward and put his arms around Kagome's shoulders. "Bye, Cousin."

In the distance, Kagome could swore she heard Inuyasha yelled "Get your fucking hands off her!" Why does that line sound so famillar? Without warning, a image flashed through her mind. Kouga holding her and Inuyasha yelling the same words.. She shook her head and sighed. "I really should stop day-dreaming."

"So let's go!" Grabbing Kagome's hand, Kouga led her to his motorbicycle. At first, Kagome couldn't see where they were going. Then she remembered. This is the road to the lover's cafe!

"Can we go somewhere else, Taisho-san?"

"Kouga is fine. I like the cafe ahead. Now shush. I need to concentrate on my driving. Can't be distracted by pretty ladies can I?"

"This guy must be a casanova." Kagome mused. Then she realised she was wrong. Kouga was turning towards the ice-cream cafe. "I'm wrong then." Kagome wrapped her arms tighter around him as he sped up.

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"How's the ice-cream, Kagome?" Kouga licked his lips. He had been trying to tell her something but can't find the right time.

"Mmm Nice!" Kagome smiled at him. Kouga's heart melted.

"Kagome, the reason for this outing is because I need to tell you something. Will you listen?" Kouga said softly.

"Sure." Kagome's smile faded when she saw the worry in his eyes. "What's wrong?"

"You see, since the day I saw you I knew I love you and that you're the one. You can't imagine how jealous I was when you were in my cousin's car. Will- will you be my girlfriend?" Kouga asked, almost uncertainly. He leaned forward, so close that their noses touched. "I like you alot, Kagome." Kouga's hot breath caress her lips as she opened her mouth to say something. "Hush, Kagome. You can speak later." Putting a finger on her lips, Kouga leaned forward and gently, softly, place a kiss on her lips. Kagome's eyes shot open as she backed away.

"I-I'm sorry but I don't think I'm ready for a relationship." Kagome stuttered.

Kouga sighed. "You like my cousin, don't you? You like dog-shit."

"Whaa...? NO! No way! How can that be? I-I mean..." Kagome started babbling. Kouga grabbed her waist and pull her against him. I'll wait for you. I'll wait for you to get over him. Inuyasha never falls in love. He can't give you the happiness every girl wants." Kouga breathed her sweet scent and smiled.

"Come on, let's take you home." Kouga started walking away, leaving Kagome to wonder whether she had hurt him or not.

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"What was I thinking? I've been dying for a boyfriend. Why didn't I accpet his "offer?"

"You know, girl, you'll reject him because you've already fallen in love with someone else."

"And who might that be?"

"Inuyasha Taisho."

"It-it can't be. He's just my master."

"Keep lying to yourself. It won't help."

"Who are you anyway?"

"I'm your conscience."

"Really?"

"You think I'm lying?"

"It might be true though, maybe I do like him. His golden eyes and long hair makes him so desiring and- and...beautiful."

"Beautiful?"

"Yes. Beautiful."

A sound broke her thoughts. In the middle of the night... Thieves? Kagome took a broom and started walking towards the noise. It was in Mrs. Higurashi's room.

"THIEF!" Kagome jumped in and yelled. Mrs. Higurashi dropped all the things she was holding ad screamed.

"You-you gave me a heart attack!" Mrs. Higurashi clutched her chest.

"I'm sorry, Mama. I thought it was a thief." Kagome put the broom down and strolled towards Mrs. Higurashi. "What are you looking at?"

"Photos when you were younger." Kagome's mother smiled a particular photo. "Ahh... remember this? You were climbing the Goshinboku and got a huge lecture from me for climbing the tree. And this." She held up another one. "Your first bra, remember? You were so reluctant to wear one that I had to resort to bribery." Mrs. Higurashi kept her things and turned towards Kagome. "Come here, sweetheart."

Kagome lied in Mrs. Higurashi's lap. As she stroked Kagome's hair, Mrs. Higurashi spoke, "It's sometimes so sad to think that one day you're going to get married and leave here." Mrs. Higurashi forced a smile. "You used to lie in my lap before bed time to hear my stories of the movie industrys."

"Yeah, that was when Papa was still alive. Papa was a great director,wasn't he?"

"Yes he was. Sweetheart dear, I trust you to make your own choices well. Do not disappoint me. The world is not as beautiful as you think, Kagome. It's filled with monsters and bad people. I'm really worried for you. When choosing your soul mate, choose the one your heart choses. Do not go against your heart. I made this mistake once, but lucky for me, your Papa came back to me. You might not be so lucky. All right, I'm tired now. Good night, sweetheart."

"Good night, Mama." Kagome switched off the light and went out of the room.

"What was that about?" Kagome mumbled to herself.

"I made this mistake once but lucky for me, your Papa came back." What exactly did she mean by that?


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Reply to the Reviews.

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