Beautiful Things

I do own somethin’ but it’s sure as hell isn’t Inuyasha! Damn!

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Chapter 3

Dreaming

About six months after Kagome departed, Inuyasha found out something critical about ‘his’ Kikyo. She hadn’t really changed at all. It was ironic really; the cheater being cheated on for the second time.

Slowly Inuyasha began to realize his mistake and he how good he had it with Kagome. Kikyo wouldn’t cook, wash, or clean. It even got to the point where he had to move out just to save the relationship.

Inuyasha also had to get a job; his father refused to support him once he learned of Inuyasha’s betrayal of Kagome. When he was asked why, Inutaisho simply stated that he didn’t mind paying for a daughter like Kagome, but refused to support a slut like Kikyo. His father said that he loved Kagome, and would have been happy to see her with either son and since Inuyasha ruined that chance he could support his own lazy ass.

Now, after two and a half years, Inuyasha is still in a dysfunctional relationship. As he sits in his apartment thinking about the past, he misses Kagome. Suddenly the phone rings. “What Kikyo!”

“What? No tender words for your Love?” Kikyo sneered.

“Get to the damn point.”

“There’s a big fashion show this weekend and I want to go.”

Inuyasha felt a headache coming. “Since when have you like runway shows, Kikyo?”

“Humph! Since everyone I know is going.” Kikyo shouted. “Now pick me up in one hour.”

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“Rin, hurry and collect your things.” Sesshoumaru stood by the front door waiting on his little sister, who was running late by his standards.

Rin raced around her room like a mad woman! “Hold one I just need to grab my camera!”

He checked his watch. If they wanted to beat the crowd, they need to leave now. “Come on.” Sesshoumaru watched as Rin ran down the stairs and out the door. This time he shook his head and sighed. This is going to be a long day indeed.


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Kagome took one last look around the plane before settling into her seat. Her three traveling companions seemed content to nap during the long journey, so Kagome did the same as she reflected on the past two years of her life.

-Long Flashback-

After one month of recovery from surgery and six months of training, Kagome left Kagura’s place. Though her character and personality stayed the same, Kagome’s outlook on life had been greatly changed; Kagura saw to that personally. She explained to Kagome that a true woman of the world held no allusions about life, and Kagome took every word to heart. She could now embrace her future with open arms.

With the money from her first couple of jobs, Kagome insisted on paying her friends back for their help. Of course, Miroku and Sango refused it; but it didn’t stop Kagome from trying.

Soon modeling became second nature to Kagome. The attitude Kagura taught her quickly found its way into her runway walk; making Kagome’s walk very distinct. She ‘sold’ her new walk as well as her new attitude, and people loved her for it.

Eventually Kagome’s height was no longer an issue and she became among the most wanted and highly paid models. Not really a superstar, but well enough known. Still…. Something was missing. All of the people around Kagome could see it, but Kagome denied it. Miroku, though, knew exactly what the problem was. She was lonely, so he introduced her to his friend Kouga; an Executive Lawyer from Tokyo living in America.

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The minute Kouga saw Kagome he was smitten. Not in love, but it could very well turn into something more. Miroku told him that Kagome was pretty, but he failed to mention that she is a living embodiment of a goddess! For the first time in many years, Kouga wanted a woman for something more than a one nightstand.

After a few dinner dates, they decided to become a couple. Kouga had never been with a woman like Kagome. He quickly learned that Kagome had two sides; she is a true bitch with a soft side. He found that he liked both. Kagome also refused all of Kouga’s ‘heavy’ sexual advances. They never seemed to get past heavy petting and kissing, but he respected her for that. Still…. That did not keep Kouga from trying. They seemed to find some sort of happiness together, but there was still something missing… Kouga wouldn’t find out till almost four months later at dinner.

“Happy Valentines Day Kagome.” Kouga pulled a small box out of his pocket and slid it across the table to Kagome.

Kagome opened the box to reveal a beautiful diamond ring. She took one look and the expensive gift and her mind was made up. “I’m sorry, but I can’t accept this.”

“Why not?” Kouga didn’t try to hide his disappointment.

She grasped the hand that he left lingering on the table. “Please, the gift is too expensive and should we part I would only give it back and you would be stuck with a ring.” Kagome explained.

Kouga eyed Kagome for a moment. She was right. That right set him back a couple of thousand, but that is nothing for the woman he wanted to be with. Kouga took Kagome by the hand and placed the ring on her finger. “It’s a ‘Promise’ Ring, Kagome. Almost like an engagement ring, but this one only announces our relationship. Please take it.”

Kagome nodded. “Alright.” Suddenly Kagome heard laughter and turned. Her smile turned into a sad frown as she witnessed a tender moment between mother and son a few chairs away.

“Kagome is something wrong?” Kouga notice her change in mood and was met with a long moment of silence before Kagome answered.

“I always thought I would be a mother before now.” Kagome answered suddenly and from nowhere.

“And why aren’t you, besides the obvious answer?”

She blushed. Kagome looked back at Kouga then back at the loving scene. “I guess it’s just not in my fate to have a loving family of my own.” She answered wistfully. “The man I thought I was going to marry left me for another, and then I started modeling. I haven’t had any time for a relationship or children.” Kagome explained.

Kouga watched silently as a lone tear rolled down Kagome’s smooth skin. That night, he learned what his love desired most and it was no material object.

-End of Long Flashback-

“We are about to land in Tokyo International, Please Fasten your seatbelts.” The Flight Attendant announced.

Kouga looked over at Kagome, ‘his’ woman, she was still knocked out. He lightly shook her. “Hey get up we’re about to land.”

“You didn’t have to come, you know.” Kagome gave Kouga a lazy smile. They’ve been dating for almost a year now.

He flashed Kagome a bright smile. “I know, but I’d never pass up the chance to meet ‘my’ woman’s family two days before the show!” Kouga explained.

“Okay.” Kagome blushed. “But I want to warn you about my ex-boyfriend.”

“The one you mentioned?”

“Yeah. He is the jealous type and may try to give you some trouble.”

Kouga smirked. “Don’t worry your pretty little head. I can handle myself.”

“If you say so.” Kagome leaned over and gave him a kiss on the lips, and then she prepared to land.

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The two days came and went very quickly after the much needed family reunion Kagome and her family shared.

Mai and Souta were overjoyed to finally get to see their long lost Kagome once more. Of course, the got letters from her all the time. But seeing her did something to comfort their restless souls. It told them that she is really okay.

Today is a hectic day. Kagome insisted that they come to the fashion show since the designer she is working for will be presenting first.

“Come on mom!” Kagome half shouted and begged. “Please, you and Souta have to see me!”

Kouga laid a hand on Kagome shoulder. “Kagome is right, Mrs. Higurashi, she has worked hard to get this far, just so you could see her.”

Mai stood in front of the couple for a moment and thought. She is happy that Kagome found someone, even if he is arrogant and a little possessive. Anyway what he said is right, thought Mai. “Okay just let Souta and I collect our jackets.”

“Well you won’t be going with me and Sango, mom.” Kagome smiled sheepishly at her mother. “We have to be there early to get dressed, so you will have to ride with Kouga.” That’s going be one hell of a ride, thought Kagome. Somehow, Kouga managed to bring out her mothers temper in the two days he’s known her.

“I see.” Mai narrowed her eyes at the man her daughter brought home and shrugged her shoulders. If Kagome liked him then she would deal with him. “Alright Kagome.” She said calmly. “We need time to get to know each other anyway.”

At that moment Sango and Miroku walked into the house. Sango hugged Mai. “Hey mom!” This place is her second home.

“Hello dear. I trust you both made it here safe?” Mai eyed Miroku. Something about Miroku rubbed Mai the wrong way as well, but for now; she would let it slide.

Miroku and Kouga both shot a glance at each other. It is painful obvious that Kagome’s mother didn’t trust either of them as far as she could throw them; and by the looks of it, she can’t even pick one of them up…. Right then they decided to show her they could be trusted with Kagome and Sango.

“Well mom, we have to go.” Kagome and Sango walked out of the door.

“Why am ‘I’ going again?” Souta asked? “I’m not some chick that’s all into fashion.”

He received a glare from everyone still in the room.

“I’m going to get our things.” Mai disappeared into the back of the house.

Kouga and Miroku inconspicuously made their way over to Souta. They were still going to behave, but the boy is brain damage if he doesn’t realize the benefits of a male going to a fashion show. Kouga turned his back to Souta and crossed his arms. “Hey, are you brain damaged or something?”

“What do you mean?” Souta asked defensively.

“No harm intended, Souta, but you do like women right?” Miroku asked in a somewhat gentle tone.

“Of course.” Souta readily answered.

Both men put an arm around the young man. “Think about it. There will be lots of women there.” Kouga explained. “If I didn’t have your sister to…”

“What he means is, if we didn’t have Kagome and Sango; a fashion show is a good place to look for attractive young, single women.” Miroku emphasized.

The preverbal light bulb finally came on in Souta’s head. “Oh! I get it. Thanks guys.” His opinion of the men drastically changed in a matter of five minutes.

“Okay, let’s go.” Mai returned holding her designer bag that Kagome bought her and her jacket.

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Just as he expected, the damn place is packed. Good thing he did a bit a research on the event or he wouldn’t have know that this is one of the biggest events of the season. Sesshoumaru sighed, even though they were early, seats were limited and scattered.

After what seemed like an hour of scanning, Sesshoumaru finally founded a group of unoccupied seats near the front. “Come Rin.” As they neared their destination Sesshoumaru noticed that Kagome’s mother is seated in the seated next to the on he plan to take. Now, he knew that this would be an event attended by all, but he had no idea that Mai like fashion enough to actually come out to watch it. Next to Mai, a man sat that Sesshoumaru has never seen, and next to him sat Souta. Souta… Sesshoumaru glared at the young man. That boy knows where Kagome is, he just won’t tell anyone; at least that is what Sesshoumaru speculates. Then he noticed a slightly familiar man talking to Souta. Never mind! He needed to worry about getting to his seat before someone else did.

Mai looked up from the program in her hand and noticed Sesshoumaru headed straight for the seats next to her. Damn. She really didn’t know the reason why Kagome left but she suspected it was due to Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha. She is not stupid; old and slow maybe, but not stupid. Mai plastered a smile on her face and greeted the bewildered looking young man. “Why hello Sesshoumaru, I didn’t know you liked fashion.” She stole a glance behind him. “And who is the young lady behind you?”

“It’s me Rin, Mrs. Higurashi!” Rin sat down in the place where Sesshoumaru wanted.

“Oh! Rin, you’ve grown up!!” Mai exclaimed happily as she gave the little girl a big hug.

Hating the feeling of being ignored, he cleared his throat. “I’m fine, thank you.” Sesshoumaru sat down beside Rin. “I didn’t know you were a fashion lover?”

Oh dear, Mai was starting to feel the heat. Apparently Kagome didn’t notify anyone of her ‘homecoming’. “Well I have just become a fan recently.” Mai replied. It wasn’t a complete lie; she just failed to mention ‘why’ she is a fan.

“Oh no! Kikyo you sit there and I will sit on the other side. No one said that Bastard was coming here as well.” Inuyasha couldn’t believe what he is seeing. As soon as he and Kikyo enter the place, the only spot where two ‘collective’ seats are available just so happens to be by his damn brother!

Sesshoumaru groaned; this is all he need. “Rin please change places with me.” He didn’t want to sit by Inuyasha or his whore.

Once everyone got settled, bright lights on the stage came one and the lights in the room dim. Let the show begin.

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“Welcome everyone to the First Annual Asian Show Case held in Tokyo. This is a collection of Asian designers and models coming together to show off what they have.” Host one explained.

“Indeed. We have some of the best designers and models here for this weekend preview. Today, however, we will be having a look at Shizuki Kobayashi’s collection.” Host two added. “Well let’s welcome our designer, Mr. Kobayashi.”

Ask the music signaling the start of ‘his’ show started, Shizuki greeted the host. “Hello.”

The models started down their runway walk one by one. The audience awed and cooed. Some made notes for later purchases; while others took pictures for the local and world wide media.

Suddenly Host one ask Shizuki a question. “Shizuki-san about your collection, is it true that you prefer curvier models for your clothing?”

“Yes, women are made of curves. So I expect all my models to have some.” Shizuki answered. “In fact, this very collection is centered on women with a body to show off.”

“I can see.” Host two stared at the current model walking down the runway. She has unnaturally beautiful long hair pulled into a simple ponytail and has on an outfit that showed leg for days.

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“Sango?” Whispered Inuyasha.

Kikyo cringed at hearing Sango’s name; clearly remembering being at the wrong end of Sango’s mighty right fist.

She look so different, but the same. Sesshoumaru almost didn’t believe what he was seeing, but Sango clearly winked at Mai. Certainly Kagome wouldn’t miss her friend’s long awaited return home, thought Sesshoumaru. He started to search the dark room.

Inuyasha sat in his seat in total shock. He hadn’t seen Sango in four years. Clearly she hasn’t been sitting on her ass like he predicted she would be.

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Try as she might Sango never could bring herself to be a total bitch on the runway, but she wanted to when she spotted Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha. Instead she just winked at Miroku. No doubt they thought she was winking at Mai. Well let them think, bastards!

Sango tossed her long hair behind her and start her journey back up the runway as the next model came out.

Back stage is chaos. Models, Hairstylist, Make-up artist, and Dressing assistants were running all over the place. As soon as Sango’s foot touched the backstage floor, people immediately began to undress her. A short distance away she spotted Kagome getting dressed. “Hey Kagome.” She yelled.

Kagome’s look over to Sango with her arms spread. She didn’t want the assistant to accidentally stick her with a needle. “Yeah Sango?” She called back.

“They’re ‘both’ out there!”

“What!” Kagome’s stance almost faltered, but she stopped. She had prepared herself for this. “Okay.” Kagome just didn’t think they would show up here.

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Slowly, Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha recovered from their initial shock of seeing Sango. Sesshoumaru gave up on looking for Kagome in the audience and went back to looking at the show; however he should have known Kagome better.

Inuyasha, to some degree, knew the surprises had yet to pass. If anything, he wanted to know what Sango would wear out next so when he ‘did’ see Kagome he could gloat about it.

Suddenly the designer of the collection came on. Everyone noticed that all the models stopped coming. “This next piece is the center of the collection.” Shizuki announced.

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Kagome took a deep breath as the runway music changed. If she was still modest, this would be really embarrassing to her. Kagome stood in front of the entrance clad in a green mini that stopped short of being lewd, she also wore a green jacket that has only one button in the middle, but the prize of the outfit is what could not be seen; the shirt. The shirt only covered Kagome’s breast from both sides of her body leaving the middle front and her back exposed. It tied at the neck; but with the jacket on, it looked as if she wasn’t wearing a shirt at all. She closed her eyes and took one more breath.

The stage grip gave her the signal. Kagome walked on to the runway. She took steady slow strides that developed into a rather sensuous walk. Kagome held her head high and put on the bitch attitude of the century.

When Kagome reached the end of the runway, she posed almost in an erotic way. The spectators, who thought she was shirtless, felt as if her breast may pop out of the jacket. That never happened. Kagome glared down at the second row, flexed her body again, and slipped out of the jacket. She turned her flawless back to the audience and started back up the runway.

Silently Kagome laughed to herself. The shock faces of Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru were worth the trip home.

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When the designer announced that the center piece of the collection is about to come down the runway, Sesshoumaru decided that he would at least look. Suddenly a familiar shape started walking towards them. As the figure got closer, he knew exactly who it is. “Kagome?” Sesshoumaru looked to Mai for conformation, but she refused to look at him.

“What?” When Inuyasha heard his brother say Kagome’s name, he started to look around the room. Finally, his sight landed on the stage. There, after two freakn’ years, stood Kagome. She looked different. The Kagome on the runway is not the one that left Japan; he is sure of that.

Sesshoumaru turn to the stage again. Kagome’s expression took him off guard. It is cold; almost devoid of emotion, he could have sworn that Kagome glared at him. Then she took off her jacket and revealed her flawless looking body to everyone. She looked even more beautiful than he remembered. Then something struck him. Sesshoumaru turned to Mai once more. “You knew she was here.” He accused.

By this time Inuyasha had switched seats with both Rin and Kikyo, who I might add is looking rather nervous. Over the past few years she has picked up some pounds since she lost her rival. Kikyo thought she had nothing to fear, well apparently not… Inuyasha heard Sesshoumaru accuse Mai of knowing about Kagome’s Homecoming, and agreed. “Yeah, why didn’t you tell us?”

“If she wanted you two to know, she would have told you!” Mai felt a vein pop in the side of her head. They were starting to become a pain in the ass. She tapped Sango’s boyfriend on the shoulder. “Be a dear, Miroku, and switch seats with me.”

He looked lost for a moment. “Okay.” Miroku agreed, but he had no idea as to the situation he just put himself in.

Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru stared at the unknown man strangely. “Who are you?” Asked Inuyasha.

“O.. Sorry my name is Miroku Monk. How do you do?” Miroku answered.

That is not a good enough answer, at least for Inuyasha. “How do you know Mai?” Inuyasha asked again.

“Sango.” Miroku replied shortly.

Now Sesshoumaru is curious about the other male, who Souta seemed to like talking to. “And the other guy?” He asked suddenly.

Miroku already knew the situation. “You will have to ask Kagome.”

“The other guy??” Really, how dense is Inuyasha; he is just now noticing Kouga sitting on the other side of Souta.

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Kouga didn’t find it necessary, to talk with anyone during the show. He found it hard not to, though, when the two men started asking questions about ‘his’ Kagome, but they didn’t matter. Kouga ended his conversation with Souta and Kagome Mai the car keys. “Miroku and I will be riding back with Kagome and Sango.”

“Okay, I guess you are going out?” Mai asked.

“Yes. I think Kagome could use some time….” Kouga was trying to look for the right words, but Mai stopped him.

“I understand. Just be safe.” Mai took the keys.

Kouga looked down the aisle at Miroku. “Hey, Miroku, let’s go!” he turned and started walking towards the exit.

“Well if you would excuse me.” Miroku slipped from his seat. He hope it would be the last time he would see them for the night… but in the back of his mind, Miroku knew better

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