InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Thoughtful Misconceptions ❯ Piano Room ( Chapter 11 )

`Piano Room'

 

Houjo rustled his notes, dropping his glasses, “Damn it.” He mumbled to himself, “Sesshoumaru, where the hell are you?” He yelled out looking around him.

 

Sesshoumaru walked out from behind the stage, “Right here.” He gave a little half smile, “You ok there, Houjo?”

 

Houjo ran his fingers through his hair, “No, I'm not. Listen; can you and Kagura practice your scenes together? I hate to do this but I feel like I'm running out of time and you two are the ones with the most experience.”

 

Sesshoumaru nodded, his eyes scanning the theater.

 

~*~*~*~*~*~

 

“What do you mean Sango's too good for me?”

 

“Sheesh, calm down, Miroku. I was only telling you what Inuyasha said.” Kagura said quickly.

 

“Why would he say that?” Miroku said defensively, “I'm a perfect gentleman to her.”

 

Kagura wrapped her arms around him, “You know Inuyasha is almost as protective over Sango as he is over me. Just get used to it, babe.”

 

Miroku didn't answer her; instead he crossed his arms and pouted out his lip.

 

Kagura covered up a smile, “Oh stop, it's not that big of a deal. You know . . .”

 

She was interrupted by a voice behind her, “Kagura. You, me, piano room, now.”

 

She turned to see Sesshoumaru walking away from her toward the said room. “Oh, Miroku, you know I think you and Sango are good together.” She hopped up, half jogging to the piano room.

 

He was sitting on the back of the piano, tapping his fingers in a rhythm. She grinned, “Hey, Sesshy, how's it going?”

 

He curled his lip up, “Good God, Kagura, you know I hate it when you call me that.”

 

“Come on, Sesshy, what's wrong with it? Maybe I like how Sesshy rolls off my tongue.”

 

Sesshoumaru gave a small smile, “Maybe I like how my name sounds on your lips.”

 

Kagura started to give a smart remark but stopped abruptly. `Did he just say what I think he said?' “I . . . uh . . . Let's get started.”

 

Sesshoumaru just grabbed his script, a smile still playing on his face. “Page 17, where Jekyll first meets Lucy in the Red Rat.”

 

Kagura shook her head as if clearing away her earlier shock. “S' not every day me friends and I has gents like you just droppin' by. Before you go, you'll know just why you came here!”

 

Sesshoumaru jumped off of the piano stepping in front of her staring at her intently, “Of that, my dear, I've little doubt. One only has to look about. It's not too hard to figure out the game here! And yet I sense: there's more to you.”

 

Kagura looked at him surprised and then she smiled like she understood his joke, “You flatter, sir, you really do! With half a chance . . .”

 

He interrupted her, a sly look on his face. “ . . . What would you do?”

 

She shook her head, “Don't ask me!” He brought his face dangerously close to her own so she only had to whisper her next line, “Here's to the night! Here's to romance! To those unafraid of taking a chance!”

 

Still hauntingly close, “I think I've taken enough for one day! And I have learned to my cost. It's not the fun that it might be once you have lost!”

 

She tried to smile but failed. He was close enough for her to smell his cologne and it was throwing her off. “Oh, what a shame! If you only knew the games we could play, the things we could do! Yet I can see you're not up to the chase! But, if you're ever in need:
I am the girl, and this is the place. Come to me!”

 

He licked his lips. `He was teasing her. He had to be.' “It's getting late - I have to go. If any time - you never know - you need a friend . . .”

 

“Doctor Henry Jekyll, 46 Harley Street . . . If any time . . . you never know . . . you need a friend . . .”

 

He closed the gap between them, bringing a surprised gasp from Kagura. Sesshoumaru delved into her mouth, wrapping his arms around her. She grabbed fistful of his shirt as she brought him closer to her body. He pushed her up against the piano still searching her mouth.

 

“Woops, sorry.”

 

Sesshoumaru let go of her abruptly, making Kagura nearly lose her balance. A girl she recognized as Ayame was standing at the door, her face a little flushed, “Houjo wanted me to tell you guys that you could stop because he wanted to make a quick announcement before we ended.” Then she grinned, “But I see you guys are working really hard so you can have somebody give you the cliff notes.” With that she closed the door, leaving Sesshoumaru and Kagura in an awkward silence.

 

“So, yea, it's coming along pretty well.” Kagura said rubbing her hands on her thighs in a nervous fashion.

 

Sesshoumaru's stoic expression returned once again but his eyes still shone. “Quite well, I'm thinking.”

 

She half smiled, “I'm gonna go find, Miroku.” She slid past Sesshoumaru, tripping over her own feet. She giggled as Sesshoumaru caught her before she hit the floor. She looked up to see a somewhat concerned look on his face. “I'm ok.” She said quickly as scrambled to her feet and took off out the door as quick as she could without flat-out running.

 

She shut the door behind her, leaning against the wall and smiling to herself. “What are you doing, Kagura?”

 

She looked up at him; a small laugh escaped her, “Nothing. Nothing at all.”

 

Miroku looked at her oddly, “Ok. So anyway you want to grab something to eat? I'm starving.”

 

Kagura looked at her watch, “Yea, sure but I don't want to stay out too late because I have a test in physics tomorrow.”

 

~*~*~*~*~*~

 

Miroku sat down at the table across from Kagura. “So Kagura…What exactly were you and Mr. Sesshy doing in the piano room?”

 

“Um… Practicing stupid, what else would we do in a piano room?” Staring at her chopsticks intently, the whole time she spoke she never met Miroku's eyes.

 

“Well,” Miroku started with a glazed over look “Actually, there's quite a lot of interesting.”

 

“Shut up.” Kagura said hotly, interrupting him in the middle on his fantasy.

 

“Hey, you asked Missy. Next time, don't ask unless you want an answer.” He said back in a relaxed tone.

 

“Well you know what, just…just shut it, buddy, okay?” Kagura mumbled through mouthfuls of orange chicken. Swallowing she kept going “And you know what Miroku, you are a pervert, a lecher, and stupid! So just bite me!” Nodding her head with satisfaction she took another bite of her chicken.

 

“Geez, okay okay, I was just innocently wondering. So…did you have to beat on Inuyasha today?” He asked nonchalantly

 

“Well actually I didn't see a lot of him today, he seems as if he is infatuated with that girl…Kagome.” Kagura replied sounding a little concerned.

 

“Well he does seem to be a little fond of her. Maybe there is a future romance.” Miroku said in between bites of chop suey.

 

Kagura let out a laugh with little happiness in it. “Naw,” she said a little coldly, “Yasha doesn't go for that type of girl anymore.”

 

“Well maybe you're right, so anyways, are you enjoying you meal?” Miroku asked lightly.

 

“Yeah actually it's pretty damn good” Kagura said in a distracted way.

 

“Yeah mine to, so hey what were you and Sesshomaru doing in the piano room.”

He asked slyly.

 

“Well we were just practicing then all of the sudden he kissed… HEY! You sneaky little perverted lecherous man! I can't believe you would do that.” Kagura said, her voice rising with every word she said. “You bastard!”

 

“Now, now Kagura, I was just curious and that was the only way I knew how to get you to spill it. That and getting you completely plastered. But last time that happened, you spilled a little to much.” Miroku thoughtfully said, reminiscing about the old times.

 

“Hey I didn't mean to tell your secrets, and that's not the Goddamn point anyways! I can't believe you would trick me into telling you something I didn't want to.” Grabbing the closest thing to her, Kagura chucked the saltshaker at his head, just missing it by a centimeter.

 

“Come on Kagura, you don't need to throw things at me. Besides people are starting to stare. You're going to get us kicked out.” Miroku said trying to keep the chuckle out of his voice.

 

“Do you really think I give a damn what they think.” Kagura bit out at him while throwing the peppershaker at his head, this time hitting dead on.

 

“OW! Come on, now that one really hurt.” Miroku said while rubbing the offending spot on his forehead and pouting.

 

Kagura slumped down in her chair, and leaned her chin on her hand. “And that was a damn good kiss too.”

 

Miroku just looked at her with surprise and a little apprehensive too. Then Kagura started to giggle which quickly escalated in to laughter. By the time she could breath again Miroku was smugly smiling at her.

 

“Wh…what?” Kagura choked out between gasps for air.

 

“I have dirt on you now.” He said in an all too cocky way.

 

Kagura's smile began to fade “You wouldn't.” She said in an accusing way

 

“Try me.” He said back, now a smile playing on his lips.

 

“Oh shit.” she whispered more to herself than Miroku. Then began to laugh again. `Yasha's gonna kick my ass.'

 

~*~*~*~*~*~

 

Kagura stretched as far as she could, feeling her ankles and back pop. She rolled over and groaned, “Yasha, I know you're looking forward to your date but Goddammit the black and red outfit is fine.”

 

Inuyasha looked up at her from the wreckage that was his closet. “Thank you, Little Ms. Bitch, but I'm actually looking for my boxers.” He ducked his head under his desk; “I haven't done laundry in a while.”

 

Kagura laughed, “No kidding.” She paused, “Oh my god, you're not looking for the red silk ones I bought you.”

 

Inuyasha grinned at her, “They're my lucky boxers.”

 

“And why exactly are they you're lucky boxers.”

 

Inuyasha's grin grew larger.

 

Kagura rolled her eyes, “Never mind, I don't want to know.”

 

Inuyasha laughed, “Oh by the way, did I tell you Myouga is giving me a job at the auto shop full time now.”

 

“Oh really, that's cool.”

 

“Hells yes, it's cool because currently they're looking for a secretary and I mentioned to Myouga that I know of a girl who is looking for a temporary occupation.”

 

“Are you serious?” She rolled to look him in the face, “Yasha, that would be awesome.”

 

“Yep, Sango's gonna love me when I tell her she's got a job.”

 

“You better be fucking kidding me.”

 

Inuyasha laughed throwing his “lucky boxers” at Kagura. “Yes, you start Monday and you'll be done by 6:30 so you can get to your rehearsal.

 

“Oh my god, Yasha, you are my hero. Do you know how much you rock?” Kagura said his voice almost shrill with excitement.

 

“I rock out loud. I know.” He stood up from the rubble that was his closet. “K, I'm gonna go take a shower. You want to join me?”

 

“Inuyasha, I cannot believe you. You are going out on a date in less than an hour and you invite me for a quick fuck?” Kagura asked, shaking her head.

 

“Hey, I just asked if you wanted to take a shower together but if you want to fuck then I'd be ok with that.” Inuyasha said, shrugging.

 

“Get out, you idiot.”

 

“Well, you're the one missing out.”

 

Kagura laughed, grabbing the nearest object to let fly Inuyasha's head. Kagura had awesome aim; mainly due to the summer she spent teaching girl's softball for community service. Apparently intoxicating dogs, cats, and namely cows was illegal. The remote that she had picked up should have hit Inuyasha directly in the head.

 

Inuyasha, however, had exquisite ducking skills. This being mainly due to the summer he spent helping Kagura and ducking hard balls thrown from overly enthusiastic girls. He tipped his head to the side, barely missing the remote. Laughing loudly, he turned on his heel and strode out the door before Kagura could grab more ammunition.

 

She could hear the bathroom door slam cutting off his arrogant laughter. She sat on the bed tapping her fingers. Thirty seconds and she was already bored.

 

`God, sometimes I hate my annoying habits.' She thought to herself as she started picking up Inuyasha's clothes and folding them. Each one, she studied intently trying to figure out what was clean and what wasn't.

 

For some reason as she sat there, she felt her mind wander to Sesshoumaru. She didn't know why he was on her mind but she couldn't help but think about that kiss. She touched her lips tentatively like she could still feel his mouth on hers.

 

She shivered unconsciously. Inuyasha was never to find out about that kiss. He'd rip her apart. They hated each other and they had barely spoken more than a few sentences to each other. She understood perfectly why Inuyasha had a problem with Sesshoumaru. Kagura still hadn't told Kohana about the visits from the woman claiming to be her mother. It would break Aiko's heart if Inuyasha started talking about his real parents. A reminder that Inuyasha was not her son would be enough to remind her of her barrenness. Much for the same reason, Kagura kept her mouth shut.

 

Plus Sesshoumaru was an absolute asshole sometimes and Kagura couldn't blame Inuyasha for wanting to the exact opposite of what Sesshoumaru asked. Him coming up and demanding Inuyasha to do something was not a good way to get your way. Kagura would have had the same reaction. The whole `cutting off your nose to spite your face' thing was an all too familiar feeling to her and Inuyasha.

 

Sesshoumaru, on the other hand, seemed to be a lot more complicated. Then again maybe just as simple. Kagura understood bitterness, most of her life revolved around being bitter to a woman that she knew only by name. All she could get from Sesshoumaru was that his mom died soon after his father, and Inuyasha's father, left. People who didn't live without love during their life wouldn't understand the logic behind Sesshoumaru's anger toward Inuyasha. But even though empathy wasn't Kagura's thing she remembered wanting to blame everything that went wrong on somebody.

 

She sighed carrying the laundry down to the basement to start a load of clothes for Inuyasha. “He's lucky to have me.” She said out loud. She dropped the detergent spilling some on the floor. She counted to ten to keep from swearing out loud as she bent down to wipe up the offending liquid. “He better appreciate this.”

 

~*~*~*~*~*~

 

Forty-five minutes and two loads of laundry later, Kagura sat heavily onto Inuyasha's bed. She had straightened most of his room out, organizing the spectacle he called his desk. Kagura didn't understand why, he couldn't even get to his computer anymore.

 

Inuyasha came striding in, his hair wrapped in a towel, still wearing only his boxers. “Kagura, did you see what I did with my dress pants.”

 

Kagura sighed, pulling his outfit out of the closet, hung up and pressed. “Inuyasha, sometimes it amazes me how much of an idiot you are.”

 

He grinned, “I know but it's sexy.” He said smugly as he took the hanger from her, unbuttoning the red silk shirt to slip on.

 

She snorted but didn't comment on his ego. “Like your room?”

 

He looked around noticing the change for the first time. “Hey, you organized everything. Now how the hell am I going to find anything?”

 

“Inuyasha, you know those girls that you used to date once in a while that were really pretty to look at but once they opened their mouths it was a complete turn-off?” Kagura said, picking up Inuyasha's brush off his nightstand.

 

Inuyasha nodded, giving her an odd look. She indicated for him to sit on the floor in front of her but he ignored it.

 

“Well, you're a male version of those girls. Now shut up and sit so I can brush your hair.” She demanded.

 

He looked at her insulted but complied. “You know you've become a bossy wench.”

 

She smiled working out wet, silver tangles. “I know.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer: Nope, you guessed it. I don't own Inuyasha but I do wish I did.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note: I'm really sorry it's taken so long for me to update. I got cast a part in the Music Man, (Great musical, by the way) so my schedule kept me at school from dawn till dusk. But now the play is over. Huge success and I can get back to writing. My other passion.