Truth or Dare?

A/N: I don't own Inuyasha. Ha, took me long enough, ne? I kind of kept putting it off since it's now summer vacation. I do plan to update during the weekends. I hope you're not too disappointed. It was running well over 15 pages before I finished, so I cut off the last scene and added in for chapter three to make this a little over 13 in the end. Reviews are highly appreciated as well as suggestions.

In other news if you haven't noticed my shrine is now offline, it will return with the promises of new lemons for those who are interested and my one-shot collection fanfictions. The link to my website will be up Sunday (Sept 3, 06)

I was going to make this part of the story but it didn't flow, so for all of my lovely reviewers here's a hypothetical question just for you. You don't have to reply to it in your review…I'll take part as Kagura today. I think I'll do these little question things at the start of each chapter. If anyone answers back, whether in their review or in an email, I'll post the digits to each response.

Reviewer's Weekly Question: If you were in a shop, a porno shop, and your biggest crush would was right next to you. You would … be honest

A. Make up a lame excuse and get the hell out of there!

B. Check out pleasure probes together…

C. Freeze up completely and let him give you a tour out of pity.

D. Be ignored seeing that he doesn't know I'm alive!

Seeing that it's my question, it's only fair I get the ball rolling. I wish to select 'b' but I'd be lying. So despite what you all think, I would've honestly selected 'a' because I am such a chicken—even if the guy's as cute as Inuyasha…which only makes it worse. wipes

Chapter Two: Well-meaning Friends & Friday's Promises

Across from the porno shop, both Kagura and Sango were enjoying some much needed caffeine with one doughnut each.

"Oh do you remember how this all started?" Sango asked, sipping her coffee. It was a bit stronger than usual but she decided she needed it. After all, weddings don't plan themselves.

"Oh yes. The day the store opened across the street during one of our lunch breaks." Kagura said.

Sango blushed. "I'll never forget even in my dying days."

Kagura laughed.

"Do you believe the audacity?" Sango asked, staring through the window of the company lounge to the newly painted building across the street.

Seated next to Sango at the round table, Kagome gaped. Big brown innocent eyes blinked as she asked in a scandalized whisper, "You're sure they sell porn?"

Kagura laughed out loud as she set her coffee. "Well they're sure not raising bubble bees."

Sango shook her head.

Kagura was probably the most sophisticated of the three and the least inhibited. Now, Kagome, she's a novice when it came to flirting and men in general. Probably because of her upbringings but that didn't stop her from having admirers, some secret but most were very upfront like Hojo and Koga. She was beyond cute and awfully polite to some people who she couldn't even stand. Those two things about her tended to draw unwanted attention.

Peering over the rim of her cup, Kagura looked at both her co-workers. If she had to guess, she'd swear Kagome was a virgin. And she wouldn't have been surprised if Sango was one too especially with her ways of handling men.

Kagura took a bite of her doughnut. "We should go check it out," she teased hoping to get a rise out of her friends.

"Get out of here!" Kagome rasped, horrified by the mere prospect. "I could never go in that place."

"Why not?" Sango asked, although silently she somewhat agreed with Kagome. "It's not like were gonna broadcast it or something."

"But…"

Kagura nodded. "You definitely need this because I can count on two fingers how many dates you've been on. And who knows, maybe it'll make your time alone more…interesting."

Laughing despite the coloring in her cheeks, Kagome pointed out, "None of us date, at least not much."

"I date." Kagura said. "I just don't meet many guys worth dating twice. And it's not like Tokyo is a hotbed for eligible males nowadays. Besides I have very high standards."

Kagome nodded. "Your standards are pretty high."

"A woman's gotta have high standards. Sure I can adjust but he can't know that right off the bat." Kagura grinned and took a quick sip from her cup of coffee.

Sango listened to them but made no comment. Her own reasons for not dating weren't something she cared to discuss. And even after all these years it was still too painful. Tokyo was her new life and her old life was well behind her…she hoped.

Try as they might, none of them could stop looking at the sex shop. It was quite a sight. The curtains were actually gauzy, sheer and delicate in a snowy white, with beige shutter. Other than the bright neon sigh with the name of the shop, the place looked as subdued as a nail salon or a boardinghouse.

"It's rather tastefully decorated, isn't it?" Kagome commented aloud.

Both Sango and Kagura stared at her. Kagome gave them a look that said 'well, it is,' and finished drinking her coffee.

Needing to whisper now, Kagome leaned forward and motioned for the others to do the same. "When I parked today, I could see inside, and you'll never guess who was in there!"

Sango and Kagura looked at each other. "Who?"

"Sesshoumaru Takahashi."

Kagura nearly fell out of her seat. "You mean the Vice President of Taisho inc.?"

Kagome nodded. "The very same. He was speaking to the man at the counter."

Kagura snorted. "Well, I'll be. And here he acts so…impassionate. One would think his mother had been a lizard or something."

"What I'd like to know is what he brought." Sango said. What could a man that cold-blooded who never smiled or spent enjoying left was doing there was beyond her.

"Nothing." Kagome told her. "That is, he came out empty-handed."

"Figures." Sango replied. The guy was handsome but probably had little imagination.

"Maybe he was just greeting a new investor or something."

Kagura gave Kagome a look. "In a porno shop? More like he went window shopping."

"Well I don't know. I'm not in love with the guy." Kagome teased.

Kagura nearly chocked on her coffee as her face went through several bright shades of red before settling down. Kagome and Sango looked at each other before giggling.

Regaining her composure Kagura said, "Men are all alike. One woman isn't enough for them. They need outside stimulation like a vitamin supplement or something."

"We should be more like them." Kagome said, without really thinking.

"Can you imagine how a guy would act if a woman started buying porno?"

"Miroku's ideal woman." Sango muttered, thinking back to the perverted man she met not too shortly after entering collage.

The wheels in Kagura's head began to turn until it came to her. She leaned forward with excitement and said, "Let's do it!"

"What?" Both Sango and Kagome looked at her as if she grew another head.

"We aren't getting any younger. I'm probably the oldest; I'm almost twenty-eight. Kagome's twenty two, right?"

Kagome nodded.

"I'm twenty-four." Sango said, proud because each year took her one more step away from her past and her insecurities, her lack of confidence in all things male.

"We're all mature women with mature needs, not silly little girls. In fact, I bet we could find really good companions if we try this." Kagura said.

"Ok…so what do we do?" Kagome asked, not sure if she should've asked in the first place but she really wanted to know. Not that she intended to go into that porno shop and buy anything. Just the idea made her turn red with embarrassment.

But it was then Kagome had realized her own thoughts and frowned. Since the grand opening, almost every man from the company had already moseyed on over there. And if they could appease their curiosity, then why couldn't she? It wasn't like many centuries ago when women were to know little to none about sex and things like that. This was a new age after all.

"First, we'll all share our fantasies." Kagura said as if it were no big deal.

Both Kagome and Sango glanced around. They spotted two men sitting alone with newspapers open in front of their faces. They seemed not to be listening and the shorter one was swinging his foot to the low music that filled the room. Satisfied, they both looked back to Kagura.

"We share and then what?" Sango asked.

"Then we wait until some guy buys a prop—a movie, a book, a toy, whatever-that relates to our particular fantasy."

"And?" Kagome asked, both breathlessly and bright red.

Kagura shrugged. "We approach and see if he's interested."

"You can't be serious." Kagome said but Kagura nodded.

"Dead serious. If you don't find someone who's interested within an hour for an entire week, it will go to the next person and we'll rotate until we all have one guy. So the next rotation will begin in a week. So who's gonna go first?"

My ideal fantasy. Kagome blushed. If they knew who was the ideal man for her fantasy, she wasn't sure what they'd say or what she'd do. But then again they knew who her crush was.

Deep in her own thoughts about her own crush, Sango didn't see the 'rock, papers, scissors,' going on at the table.

Shortly afterwards Sango realized both Kagome and Kagura were staring at her and she asked warily, "What?"

Kagome cleared her throat. "Kagura asked if you'd go first."

"What? Are you kidding me?"

"Nope. Dead serious. We decided to go by height. And seeing that you wore heels today…."

"Hey! That's not fair. Kagome and I are the same height and we're wearing heels. I demand a different way."

"Well Kagome can go first." Kagura suggested.

Kagome nearly dropped her doughnut. "Me? Me! Why me?"

"Youngest first." Sango said in a teasing manner.

"That's not fair." Kagome replied with a small pout.

Sango smiled sheepishly. "I'm too chicken if I have to admit it. I promise I'll work up my nerve."

"But…oh." Kagome grumbled. She had the least experience with men. Couldn't Kagura go?

"I have a better idea. Can't we just all go at the same time?" Sango asked.

Kagura laughed. "Oh no. That would ruin the fun of this game. We gotta get rid of this bashfulness, ladies."

Numbly, Sango nodded. She decided to go first to get it over with. She chose a time where she believed a small number of customers would come that way she could 'cheat.'

Kagura laughed once more. "There you go. So Sango, what does the guy have to buy to get your motor running?"

"Uh…well…" Sango blushed.

This was the embarrassing part. But she'd explain, and they'd understand her reasoning. Maybe. Sango looked at each woman in turn then stiffened her backbone.

"Something to do with…" Sango broke off.

Both Kagome and Kagura leaned forward, saying in unison, "Yes?"

When Sango blurted out a fantasy, she wished she could crawl under a rock. Some guy ran past them at such a fast rate that she believed he had heard her. By the time they even got a glimpse of him, he was already inside the swinging doors of the restroom.

"Who was that?" Kagome asked.

"I don't know." Kagura replied.

"Oh gods." Sango put her head down. She was completely mortified with herself. How could her friends still even talk to her after she admitted such a…a scandalous thing?

Kagome patted the girl on her shoulder in a reassuring manner.

"Ok, Kagome. It's your turn." Kagura grinned and the girl in question blushed from her toes to the very roots of her black hair.

"M-My turn?" Kagome squeaked. She looked and sounded much more startled than Sango had been.

"Yep. So what's your ideal fantasy? Oh don't spare any details. It can be as kinky as anything. Believe me, I've heard it all."

Kagura wondered what little Miss. Innocent always fantasized about. This was going to be rather interesting.

Kagome blushed. "Well…you see…"

And after much probing from her friends, Kagome had shared her fantasy. Kagura, not as easily embarrassed by hers, had gone next and hadn't even glowed bright red like the others.

Sango and Kagura turned back to look at the porno shop that was across the street. Kagome had been in that shop awfully long and both women had seen a very familiar half-demon enter the shop not too long ago. Neither of them had come out since they entered the place.

"I hope she's all right." Kagura said, moving her face from the window.

"Maybe we went a bit far." Sango murmured.

"It's just a little fun. What harm can possibly be done?"

"It's not like Kagome doesn't know how to use the word 'no,' right?"

"Yeah. After all, it's just Inuyasha."

One second ticked by before they both glanced at each other with equally worried expressions.

Xx…xX

"Um…"

Despite her struggle to speak, Kagome was now very glad she'd run into him and not some other man. Had she, she wasn't sure what she would've done. This small incident felt right in a way she knew it wouldn't have been with anyone else. She wanted Inuyasha for a long time, so now was her chance.

It was possible that he'd chosen that particular film because he was into bondage and wanted her to know it. Kagome found it hard to imagine Inuyasha would be willing to leave himself at her mercy. But the idea was a very tempting one.

The pros and cons of having sex with a man she worked for winged through her head in paid order but before she could find the right thing to say, Inuyasha moved the curtain aside.

"Come on. I'll help you." Inuyasha said.

Kagome was shocked and again she found herself being led by him. He drew her to the back of the store towards another isolated room. Along the way, Kagome looked around at the amazing contraptions. One particular item caught her interest and she turned her head to stare.

Beside her, Inuyasha paused as well.

"It says it's for female pleasure." Kagome read.

"Most of the stuff in here is geared for women." Inuyasha replied.

"Really?"

At her surprise, Inuyasha narrowed his eyes and made an impatient sound. "You can't be that naïve. Just having a man inside a woman doesn't always do it for her. She needs to be touched in other places, in other ways."

"I see." Kagome said.

Inuyasha spoke so casually it was amazing. She blinked, still looking at the small contraption. It seemed so many of the things in the shop seemed to require instruction manuals.

"Do you?" The half-demon didn't sound very convinced.

Inuyasha then explain some of the items they had passed on. Sometimes they were self explanatory, other times they weren't. Kagome was floored by this outpour of sexual instructions and sexual objects. Inuyasha didn't seem the least bit shy about discussing things with her. It was very educational, embarrassing and would've been astonishing had she not seen the faint blush smeared across his cheeks.

Kagome wasn't sure if she should thank him or not. When she remained silent, he frowned. "Kagome?"

"Y-yes."

"Do you understand?"

Understand what? The instructions she presumed. "Yes, I think so."

"You think so?"

Kagome nodded, hoping he would be convinced. Her curiosity overrode her shyness. "Have you ever…? You know?"

Inuyasha blinked. "What?"

"Worn…what are you looking at?" Kagome wondered. She hadn't been able to formulate her question when she saw he was looking elsewhere.

"That is amazing." Inuyasha was peering at something that was behind her.

"What's amazing?" Kagome turned around.

Inuyasha didn't explain, he took her hand and finished leading her to the other room. Kagome looked around in awe. Velvet-lined handcuffs, dark blindfold, satin ropes and restraints of ever style and extreme decorated the walls, some even hanging from the ceiling.

"Oh…my…" That was all Kagome managed to say but that alone didn't do the room justice.

It's like entering Miroku's mind without being shrunk down. Inuyasha crossed his arms over his chest. "Did you bring your charge card?"

"No." Kagome replied instantly. She didn't want any legal documentation from her trip here. "But I brought plenty of cash."

Looking rather pleased Inuyasha said, "Then let's proceed in buying a few items."

"Uh…o-ok." Kagome said, glancing around the room once more. There was so much to choose from. But where to start?

"And Kagome?"

"Hmm?"

"When we're through here, we'll set a date to get together."

Kagome whipped around to face him. Had he said what she thought she he said? "A date?"

"Oh yeah." Inuyasha touched her cheek and tucked her hair behind her ear. "You see, Kagome, we're of a similar mind. And I think we'll get along real well. Don't you?"

In just that single touch so many things happened inside of her body. First her stomach did several flip-flops while the butterflies rolled along with it. Then her heart began beating so fast and so loudly she was sure he could hear it. If that wasn't a giveaway about her feelings then she wasn't sure what was.

Kagome swallowed. Why oh why did she end up crushing on the boss?

"Come on, let's go. We don't have time for you to gawk, wench."

Xx…xX

Lunch had ended and still no sign of Kagome but she still had about ten or so minutes left over. Both Sango and Kagura decided they'd go rescue her if things didn't go according to plan.

But the moment Kagura entered her office she was bombarded with so much paper work. Kagura groaned. Her fingers hurt like hell but she finished writing up the report and had it delivered to the Vice President in record time. She was ready to take a quick break when her assistant knocked on the door to tell her the VP was here to see her.

Plastered on her businesslike smile, Kagura smoothed out her clothing then she stopped and scowled at herself. It wasn't like she wanted to impress the jerk. He never even noticed her unless he wanted to annoy her with giving her a heavy amount of work.

Kagura sighed and said, "Send him in, please."

It wasn't long before Sesshoumaru entered the room. And Kagura didn't need her acute sense of smell or the opening of the door to know he was there. For it seemed a cold front always followed the man despite his good looks and polite charm.

"You wish to speak with me." Kagura said in a rather even tone. She was not about to get all lightheaded like some women did around men like him.

"These files were not only late but they were sloppy. You know I don't accept second rate material." Sesshoumaru said, tossing them onto Kagura's desk.

Kagura's eyes flickered to the paper he tossed but dared not move to show him any weakness. Thankfully, though, they hadn't scattered all over the desk and floor. But like every employee and their investors, Kagura wondered what crawled up his ass and died. Sure he was ill-tempered but he rarely spoke to her and certainly never threw things unless he and his brother were fighting.

Kagura made it a principle from a very young age to not become intimated by anyone especially by him. To do so would make them walk all over you in the end.

"This sector was backlogged because of the one Kanna was running was way behind scheduled." Kagura said coolly.

Kagura doubt he noticed. Not when he was parading around with her younger sister Kanna, by his side. Ok, she'd be lying if she said her younger sibling wasn't good-looking, she is. With her blonde hair so fair that it looked almost white, Kanna always was the less emotional one and her 'charming' personality went well with those cold brown eyes of her. She had a soft spoken voice that was chilly and held no true warmth whenever she laughed, which was rare.

If Kagura didn't have feelings for the guy she would've thought the two deserved each other. It hurt so much to think he preferred her sister over her but she'd never tell him nor would she ever show him. It was something only few knew and she'd be damned if he became one of them.

"Ah yes, Kanna. How is she?" Sesshoumaru said but they both knew he was just making small talk with one of his many employees.

"Oh just fine. In fact, Doctor Suikotsu said she should be back to work in a few days. It's quite a pity we never did catch that guy who ran her over."

"I see. But as the director of this company, you should know its not good business to blame fault on others regardless of the situation."

Kagura narrowed her eyes but said nothing.

"I would like these files redone for tomorrow morning. That's prior to the morning board meeting." Sesshoumaru said in the very same tone he used for his investors.

Kagura could only stare at the man and she briefly wondered if he had some screw loose. There had to be a hundred files, each at least ten pages long. Sure she was a quick typist but this was pushing it. She needed time to eat, shower and slip in some sleep after work not type over something Mr. I-want-everything-perfect-down-to-the-right-period didn't approve of.

"I don't think—" Kagura was cut off by his phone.

Kagura said nothing. One thing she recalled was, just like her father, Sesshoumaru ate, breathed and lived for business and the rewards that accompanied it.

"Father, I think we should talk." Kagura would say.

Her father would always reply with a curt, "Talk."

But as usually his pager or his cell phone or even a servant would interrupt her. He would give them all his attention and when he was done he'd tell her "nice talking to you," and then would leave and would dismiss her.

In all her life Kagura could recall all the times she and her father had an uninterrupted discussion. She could recall them in great detail because there was so little.

Kagura's mother had long ago given up on her husband and had countless affairs with men that actually gave her some attention and love.

"Fine, I'll be right down." Sesshoumaru ended the call and turned to leave. "Oh and Kagura?"

Kagura glanced at Sesshoumaru; his golden eyes flickered to the bull's-eye that had a photograph of him at some ceremony accompanied by Kanna.

"There's a great anger management course downtown. Although it didn't help my brother, I'll be sure to have Naomi make you an appointment." He said and then left without another word.

"That no good son of bitch!" Kagura growled.

Unclenching her fists Kagura threw the vase that contained some of her favorite flowers into the door he'd just been standing at.

Love be damned.

A part of Kagura wondered why she had any feelings for him, feelings that began the very day she saw him at her interview. It had been a brief greeting but her heart had flustered and she became tongue-tied. It wasn't long before she became acutely aware of him without the use of her heightened sense of smell.

Xx…xX

What a little fraud.

Inuyasha watched that intriguing color darken Kagome's soft cheeks once more. Good gods, but he loved the way the woman blushed. There weren't many women around that blushed theses days and certainly not at their age. It was nice and very refreshing to say the least.

Since he was still touching her, Inuyasha even felt the heat. Would she flush all over like that when he had her securely bound to his bed, waiting for his touches and kisses? He had a feeling she would and he could hardly wait.

Inuyasha had worked as the CEO for sometime now in his father's company. In that time, he'd gotten to know Kagome well. Or so he'd thought. She was very young, too young he'd sometimes think. She was so innocent-looking and naïve about something that it made him want to protect her at some ungodly times too.

But the stamp, "sweet and innocent," that was likely stamped somewhere on her made his primal instincts go on red-hot alert. From her big chocolate brown eyes, to her bouncing full breasts, she exuded artless naiveté and much more. She was the type of woman who'd want to get married if she got intimate with a man, or so Inuyasha presumed.

Still, Inuyasha thought of her nearly everyday, whether in the times of anger or in tranquility. But mostly it was because she and those eyes of hers kept appearing and reappearing whenever they damn well pleased. At work, he made time to stop her in the hall and talk to her or even tease her. She was so open, compassionate and had a backbone to boot, that many of the employees of both sex had been drawn to her, he himself included.

But Kagome never seemed to notice. Whenever someone flirted with her, sure she'd blush or she'd forge misunderstanding. Sometimes she'd address them by their last name like if she was their mother scolding them for being bad little boys. It was clear to her admires; she'd be your friend/acquaintance but nothing more.

But now Inuyasha knew better. Kagome wasn't into marriage, least not yet. Oh no, she was into bondage. She wanted to be vulnerable and at a man's mercy. Kagome wanted to be dominated he was just the man to accommodate her. He sure as hell wasn't going to let any other person do it. That much he was sure of. Yet she still blushed and honestly seemed to be uncomfortable about sexual nature. It was both an intriguing and frustrating conflict.

With her back to him, Inuyasha was graced with the perfect view of her round backside. His hand literarily itched to touch it. Maybe he was just hanging around Miroku too often now or he hadn't been dating the right woman, because here he was with her mere inches from him staring at her butt. Against his better judgment and her apparent disinterest, he wanted her. And soon he'd finally have her all to himself.

Inuyasha watched with interest as she stroked a blindfold with her shaking fingers. She looked at him from the corner of her eye, before she discreetly added it to her purchases before moving onto some handcuffs. It was fine with the half-demon if she wanted to wear blindfolds. He liked her brown eyes but it was her body that he was dying to see. Whatever he reason in buying it, he'd happily obliged her and leave her wanting more.

When Miroku had approached him moments before he came here about the weird plan, he had first thought it was a joke because the guy knew of his feelings towards Kagome. Turned out it wasn't. In fact, the very conversation had been going on about this plan had just behind him and had he not been daydreaming, he probably would've heard the three ladies talking. Miroku mentioned there was some goofy dare that was centered on this specific shop. He was forbid not to go into any details but all he could say is it was Kagome's turn and Sango didn't want her friend getting hurt. Inuyasha wanted to make sure too.

So of course the ever so gallant Miroku came up with his own plan to ensure Kagome wasn't hurt and something good would come out of her visit. In other words, Miroku that by ensuring Kagome's partner—him—they could protect her from other, more unscrupulous men. Was a smart plan and didn't consist of the guy's normal perverted thoughts.

Miroku didn't have to do much convincing because just the very thought of Kagome going off with anyone else set Inuyasha on the edge. If Koga with his meaningless flirtation and Hojo's endless praises got him ticked off, Kagome having sex with some strange man would've drove him up the wall and into jail for murder.

The second the plan had become formulated, he'd already begun to think of her in his bed, already begun to imagine all the carnal fun he'd give her. Until she indulged his craving for her, he damn sure didn't want any other man touching her.

After they were through…well, Inuyasha just didn't know. He didn't want to even think about it.

Miroku had told Inuyasha that if he was willing—ha!—he was to meet Kagome at the shop and show interest in bondage wares. Those words alone had nearly floored him, but Miroku had been so blasé about the whole entire thing, Inuyasha had refused to show his shock.

Inuyasha never thought much of bondage, not with his demonic strength, but hey, if that's what it took to finally get Kagome, he was willing, able and ready. And now that he thought about it, Kagome being tied down appealed to him, and his demonic nature—surprise, surprise!—very much.

"There's so much to choose from." Kagome mused. She looked like an excited child in a candy shop not a bashful young woman in some porno shop.

Inuyasha watched the expressions flicker across her face when he asked, "Do you want it rough or gentle?"

Kagome's eyes widen comically and she nearly tripped over her own two feet. But before that could have happened, she recovered herself.

Kagome turned around, cleared her throat and made a point of not looking at him. "I don't think the idea is for anyone to be roughed up, do you?"

Inuyasha smiled. She was so witty but she did have a point. "Velvet cuffs? They should be quick and easy to use."

Kagome lifted her chin. "Good idea."

"Why don't you let me carry those for you?" Inuyasha suggested.

For a second Kagome seemed to debate on whether or not to accept his offer. A part of Inuyasha wondered if she was like some of those women who'd refuse even when she had too much stuff in her hands. Or would she quickly dump them on him and continue shopping?

Kagome did the latter but she didn't look him in the eyes when she did thrust her packages into his arms. "Thank you."

Kagome then turned back to the tasteful display before them. However, with every second that went by, Inuyasha grew more and more eager. Waiting somewhat patiently for her to make any final purchases, the half-demon eyed her legs and then made another suggestion.

"There are leg cuffs too."

Kagome wore a considering frown. "Do you think they're necessary?"

Uh…oh yeah. "Well that's up to you."

"Yes, of course." Kagome bit her lip, snagging up the package, and tossed it at him.

"Anything else?" Even in this type of place the girl loved to shop. He'd hate to see the bill after one of her shopping spree. It might actually put a dent in his bank account…maybe.

"Like what?"

Her determination was adorable. "I don't know. It's your show, Kagome. You tell me."

His response startled her and then she smiled. "Yes, it is, isn't it?"

Kagome took one last look around before saying, "No, I think that's it for now."

"Kagome?"

Kagome peeked at him.

"Do you want me to pay for these?"

Kagome's shoulders slumped in relief. "Would you?" She pulled out several bills from her wallet. "I have to admit, the idea of getting caught at the register doesn't exactly thrill me."

Inuyasha didn't take the money. She was bringing a long waited fantasy of his to life, so letting her pay didn't seem right. "All right then."

"But aren't you going to buy anything?"

Inuyasha had already decided what he was going to get. "Yeah, I think I'll get the video we watched. We only saw part of it. Wouldn't you like to see the rest?"

Kagome entire body seemed to become flushed. "If you'll watch it with me.

Inuyasha nodded and he'd watched her watching the film. Seeing the fascination on her face was better than anything on-screen.

Kagome swallowed and tried to slow down the beating of her lovesick heart. "When?"

Inuyasha could see she was anxious, which fed his own urgency. "Friday night?"

It took her a moment before Kagome gathered up all her courage. It wasn't everyday she brought home a guy like Inuyasha.

"All right, yes. You can come to my place. I'll make something for us to eat too."

Inuyasha would have rather her at his place, on his grounds. But it wasn't worth debating the issue. Either way, the results would be the same. If things went well, which he knew they would, it would only be a matter of time before she'd be in his room. Man, talk about cockiness.

Inuyasha could already see it. First they'd eat and if the rumors were true, Kagome was an excellent young cook. Afterwards they'd watch the movie and then get those restraints out of the box and break them in properly.

Damn it, he could hardly wait. Though today was Thursday, it felt like Friday was months away. He blamed this on his hormones and his attraction to the woman beside him.

They agreed to meet at her place at six. Inuyasha told Kagome to wait for him at the door and trying not to blush; Kagome thanked him and did as she was told.

When Inuyasha was done paying he noticed Kagome was waving to the company building. He saw a woman waving back, before ducking out of sight.

"Your friend?"

Kagome yelped and whirled around to face him. "What? Oh, yes. I think I saw uh Kagura."

"Kagura huh."

"Do you know her?" Kagome asked. For some reason it came out laced with suspicion.

"Just in passing." Inuyasha said with a small shrug. He knew both Kagura and Sango, mostly because Kagome hung out with them everyday during breaks and lunch.

Together, the two shoppers walked across the street and back to Taisho Inc. When they reached Kagome's car, Inuyasha handed her the bag. She smiled, took it and thanked him.

With her smiling up at him, Inuyasha's gaze settled on her mouth. Damn it, he couldn't wait anther second. It seemed like forever since he'd wondered what it would be like to kiss her, how she'd taste, how she'd fit against his body.

"Friday is too damn many hours away." The half-demon muttered.

Kagome gave him a look of confusion.

"I'm going to kiss you, Kagome."

Kagome's eyes grew large and she stumbled back a step. "Y-You are?"

"It'll be all right." Inuyasha murmured, leaning down slowly so he wouldn't startle her. "Consider it a small prelude to tomorrow night, all right?"

Her lips parted. "But…"

Inuyasha cupped her nape, turned her face up to his. Her black hair was as soft as he'd always imagined. It felt warm against the back of his hand too.

"Just one kiss, Kagome."

Her eyes drifted shut just as she whispered her answer. "Yes."

…X…X…XX…XX…X…X… Preview of Chapter Three: The Wedding Consultant From Hell & Friday's Grand Promise…X…X…XX…XX…X…X…

Just what was Sango's fantasy? And who was that young man?

"Uh…well…" Sango blushed.

"Something to do with…" Sango broke off.

Both Kagome and Kagura leaned forward, saying in unison, "Yes?"

And what of the wedding plans?

Sango groaned. "I just want a simple ceremony. Not a big one fit for kings and queens."

"I thought all little girls dreamed of having a big wedding?" Miroku teased.

Sango made a face. "Yeah well this little girl woke up the second Miss. Pain In Our Ass walked in."

When all said and done will Inuyasha and Kagome hit it off on Friday? And has Inuyasha truly been spending too much time around Miroku?

Kagome wouldn't look at him. "I…I'm not ready yet."

What was the big deal about getting ready? Inuyasha tried to sound reasonable though. "Ready for what?"

"For…whatever you were trying to do."

"What exactly do you think I was trying to do?"

"I don't know!" Kagome glared up at him, defiant and shaken. "You were grabbing my…my…"

"Your ass?" His voice dropped and he said with great and inadequate sincerity, "Kagome, you have a fantastic ass. A premier ass. A world-class ass."

"W-What?" Kagome appeared startled. But then she started laughing and covered her face with her hands.

Find out Next Week!

The Casts Final Thoughts and then some

Kagura: I'm going to kill that VP one day. Imagine giving me the cold shoulder. That man!

Sango: I was so mortified by my lines; I think I'll forever remain pink!

Miroku: I like pink on you. Pink lips, pink clothes, pink nip—

Sango: Shut up!

Kagome: You think you're going to die of mortification? Hello? I'm in a porno shop over here!

Inuyasha: Do you think buying some of this stuff will come out of our paychecks?

Kagome: You know I never really thought about it.

Miroku: It's so unfair. He's stealing my trademark groping. Should I start 'keh'ing now?

Inuyasha: If you want to die.

Sango: All I can say is this is among the raciest thing she ever made us say. Imagine me and spanking.

Miroku: But it sure makes sense with all those times you've slapped me.

Sango: That's because you're a pervert.

Miroku: True. But think of it this way, we get a lot of fan mail. I love fan mails…especially the ones with pictures of cute chicks. They're so perky.

Sango: Did you see the one where you're knocked unconscious?

Miroku: Why no—ouch!

Kagura: Here it is.

Kagome: Nice one.

Inuyasha: Oh damn it, Miroku! You blinked.