It had been entirely too long, Kagome decided, since she’d been out on a date.
Studying her reflection in the floor-length mirror, she bit her lip, uncertain. Surely, jeans and a nice blouse would work, right? Now, should she wear her hair up, or down? Gathering back her long, wavy locks, she turned her head from side to side, frowning.
The sheer possibilities were overwhelming. Over the past months, she’d grown so used to Sesshoumaru telling her what to do that she’d forgotten how burdensome it was to fret over these small decisions. It was so much easier—strangely, so much freer—to have him make them for her.
Not to mention, of course, that she liked him calling the shots. He was so good at it—born for it, even. Kagome’s lashes lowered, her body heating at the thought.
Shaking her head to clear it, she clenched her fists and made for her bedroom door. No—she was not going to do this. She was not going to let that jerk Sesshoumaru infringe on yet another one of her evenings—in any way, shape, or form.
Her feet hit the stairs a little harder than she’d intended, causing her mother to emerge from the kitchen in concern.
“Everything okay, dear?”
“Yeah, Mom—sorry for the noise.”
Mrs. Higurashi’s eyes lit up as they took in Kagome’s change of clothes. “Oh! Are you going to the store, dear? We could use some more chicken stock, if you wouldn’t mind picking up a can.”
The store. Kagome cringed. So much for her sense of fashion…
“Er, no…I’m going out on a date, actually.”
“A date—how wonderful!” her mother exclaimed, hands clasping together excitedly beneath the dish towel she was holding.
Way, way too long, Kagome thought glumly.
“…Is your date with Inuyasha?” Mrs. Higurashi ventured.
Oh no—not this again…
“Mom,” Kagome groaned. “How many times do I have to tell you—Inuyasha and I are done trying to be a couple. We decided about 500 years ago that we’re better off as friends.”
Ancient history if she’d ever heard of it.
“Well, I know, dear—but I do miss having him around. He’s such a sweet boy…”
Kagome grit her teeth in frustration. That was just wrong on so many levels.
“One,” she began, “he’s not sweet. Two, he’s a geezer. Three,” Kagome finished, pointing in the direction of the shrine, “he’s probably out there sleeping in the wellhouse right now! He’s already around here all the time as it is.”
Her mother smiled, nodding along just like she always did when Kagome was being dramatic. “Of course he is, dear.”
Kagome let out a huff. There was nothing for it—her mom was hopelessly hung up on Inuyasha. It probably had something to do with him saving her daughter’s life on multiple occasions.
“Anyway,” Kagome muttered, grasping at straws, “the guy I’m going out with is also a half-demon. His name’s Kouhei.”
Her mothers’s face brightened.
“Kouhei, that’s a nice name,” Mrs. Higurashi said approvingly, giving Kagome–on the other hand–a vaguely worried glance. “But, dear, are you sure what you’re wearing is appropriate for your date? Wouldn’t a dress be better…?”
In other words, she looked ridiculous. Kagome sighed, tugging on her ponytail.
“A dress–right.”
Trudging back upstairs to her bedroom, the young miko tore open her closet and started rifling through it in a panic. She had dresses for work, sundresses for summer–neither of which would be suitable for this occasion. Even she knew that. Just as she began to despair, a slip of shimmery, dark blue fabric caught her eye. Dubiously, Kagome withdrew it.
This dress wasn’t hers–it was something Sachiko had left at her place after sleeping over a couple of weeks ago. And it was very Sachiko. Short, low-cut and flashy. As Kagome stood there deliberating, her stomach twisting in knots, her mother’s voice rang up the stairs.
“Kagome–Kouhei is here!”
“Gods,” Kagome moaned, rubbing a palm over her face.
She eyed the dress like a venomous snake, but there simply wasn’t any other choice. Ripping off her shirt and jeans, she shimmied her way into the tight satin sheath. Even on Sachiko, the dress had been clingy, but on Kagome it was borderline pornographic. Every curve was on full and prominent display, like the dress had been painted on over her bare skin–an image that was disturbingly accurate considering Kagome had been forced to take off her bra and panties in order to make this work.
Looking into the mirror again, she scarcely recognized herself. She looked so voluptuous, so carnal. A shiver ran through her. The lack of underwear brought her inevitably back to that night in Sesshoumaru’s car. Before she could repress the thought, she wondered what her boss would think, her nipples tightening visibly at the idea of those sharp golden eyes raking over her in this dress…
Clenching her jaw, Kagome stuffed her feet into a pair of pumps and snatched up her purse, marching determinedly toward the door. Whatever Sesshoumaru might think was irrelevant. This night was for her, and for her date.
Sesshoumaru had no place in it.
Inuyasha © Rumiko Takahashi
Hahaha… Kagome is going through it and Sesshomaru needs to stop playing. But I am pretty sure he has a plan; he is calculating like that!. And what the heck!!! Inuyasha sleeps outside in the well house ahahaha.. if Sess sees her in that dress he better get super jealous. That is all I’m saying lolol
lol yeah, I couldn’t resist – platonic InuKag makes my heart happy 🙂
as for Sesshoumaru…well, he is one crafty devil haha – glad you liked the update!! <3
lol Sesshoumaru had no place in it? Oh girl, stop lying to yourself! And that dress…Something exciting is definitely gonna happen!
Obviously Sesshoumaru controls Kagome’s life in almost every aspect, and her mind 🙂
haha can’t wait for Mrs. Higurashi’s reaction when she learns Kagome’s current love interest is Inuyasha’s brother.
Right! I thought the same thing; Sesshomaru has played with her mind so much that she is constantly thinking about him.
I would be shocked if he doesn’t show up to her date with Kouga’s Son.
haha yeah, Kagome’s in way deep i would say 🙂
so glad you enjoyed this part & that you’re excited to read more!! thanks for sharing – your comments make me smile! 🙂
Smh. If Sesshoumaru wants a piece of Kagome, he needs to make a move. He’s acting like such a geezer.
As that En Vogue song says, “If you lock, you lose it. And I’m out the door!”
Have a fine time with the wolf boy, Kagome. I’m sure the old dog is going to show up and ruin the date. He doesn’t like sharing.
hahaha yeah, you’re right about that! 😉 Sesshoumaru IS the jealous type…
thanks for sharing! <3
we all wanna read sesshoumaru crashing that date, lol, or getting all cranky about it later. he got almost moody when he found out, it was adorable.
one would think that kagome would have a cute wardrobe. you live in japan girl, where is all the kawaii stuff? you cant dress cheap for sesshoumaru.
also im in love with this inuyasha and with kagome’s mother liking for him. it melts my heart.
lol yeah you know I can’t resist these Inuyasha moments! he’s such a lovable rascal <3
And I've made Kagome out to be kind of a frump in this fic, haven't I? haha! so it goes. at least she had some cute clothes to borrow 😉
anyways, so glad you're excited to read about the date!! love reading your comments, girl - thanks so much! 🙂
It’s, only been three months and she’s already so hung up on Sesshomaru. His plan is working! Kagome has to focus. I’m glad she changed, now to have fun.
he has a powerful effect on a woman I guess haha