The Nerd

AN: Thanks to all those who reviewed, Thank you very much. I hope you find this next chapter as stimulating. A special note to Shaid - yeah it does to me too but my friend said that it has my own special twist to it, so as long as it doesn't become too much like it then I'll be happy. Thanks for relating it to such a cute movie.

Chapter 4

Inuyasha removed his glasses and rubbed his eyes tiredly. When he placed them back on his nose he glanced at the bed next to the desk he was setting at. Kagome was laying on her side sound asleep. He couldn’t help but wonder what a strange girl she was as he lowered himself down so he was on his knees as he leaned closer to her. He watched her plump chest rise and fall with each breath she took. Her full lips were slightly frowning as she mumbled in her sleep. He figured she was dreaming about something she didn’t like. He ran a finger slowly along her soft lips remembering the kiss they shared at the restaurant earlier. It made his toes curl and took his breath away. Something inside of him seemed to snap with realization but he couldn’t put his finger on it exactly. She moaned and he pulled his hand away so she wouldn’t wake up thinking he was trying to molest her in her sleep although the thought was enticing. He shook the thoughts from his mind and leaned closer to whisper in her ear.

“Hey sleepy head you need to get up.” He said softly. She groaned with a pout on her face. He held back a chuckle as she yawned wide and stretched out languidly like a cat. God she had a nice body and he wanted to feel every inch of it but that was only the perverted sex starved teenager in him talking. Considering he wouldn’t really know what to do even if she let him but he had a good imagination that would do for now. She opened her eyes and looked at him sleepily.

“Mm..what time is it?” She asked as she sat up.

“About 6:30 almost time for dinner.” He said as he stood and sat back down in her office chair.

“Oh.” She looked around her quickly then over at the computer. “What did you find out?” She asked hopefully as she crawled toward him on all fours giving him a great view down her blouse but he was pretty sure she didn’t even realize it. He held back the groan that wanted to escape him just watching her. He shook off the feelings and made himself concentrate on the job at hand. He wrinkled his nose then looked at her slyly as he held up the silver shaped metal box he just removed from her computer.

“Well, I can do one of two things.” He started. She sat back on her legs hopefully with a bright smile on her face. “I can try reload your operating system but that might loose all your saved files or” Her face fell and she bit her bottom lip as the smile turned to a pout. He held up his finger to stop any reply she might have “or I can take this back to my place and pull the information off manually from the dos files using my computer.” Her face light up

“But aren’t you afraid of getting that virus thingy that Miroku was talking about?” She chewed on her bottom lip nervously.

“Nah...I’m too good at this to be afraid of some punk’s ego trip.” He smiled egotistically?

“Ego trip? I don’t understand, I thought it was a virus?” She tilted her head to the side quizzically blinking her large eyes reminding him terribly of a curious puppy.

“Never mind.” He shook his head to remove the image as he held up his hand to stop her from saying anything. “Before you say anything, lets talk about payment.” His eyes twinkled when she pouted. “Remember you promised.” He looked at her sternly. She puckered her lips and nodded.

“Yeah I remember.” She said sullenly.

“Ok so what did you have in mind?” He asked as he set the hard drive on her desk and leaned forward to listen. Her grey eyes looked into his as she thought of how to word it. If Kikyo was telling the truth about him being very emotional then telling him that Kikyo was just playing around while keeping him on the string until she was ready would only hurt him. So the point was to make him believe she was helping him get her now, before it was to late and he got hurt.

“Well you want to date Kikyo right?” She asked and he nodded. “Ok I’m going to help you with that.” She said with a smile. He frowned and sat back with his arms crossed over his chest.

“How are you going to do that when she said she isn’t interested?” He asked in disbelief.

“Oh, well, we had a nice little conversation about you in the bathroom.” Kagome admitted. He leaned forward more interested now. “She really does care about you. She wanted to make sure I wasn’t playing around with you so I think there is still hope for you but we have to make her see what she is missing out on. So my plan is to pretend we are dating. During that time you will make a small transition into what she thinks she wants in a man.”

“Wait, weren’t you the one that said if someone can’t accept you for who you are then you’re wasting your time?” He asked aggravated.

“True but once she sees that you’re what she has always wanted then she will know that she was wrong and want you the way you are. Keeping the changes is totally up to you after the fact. By then I will be completely out of the picture.” Kagome said plainly but the look on his face was total confusion. “Look all she is looking at is the outside right now. She knows what is on the inside since you guys have known each other for so long but she has this preconceived idea of what her perfect man should look like. I just want to make a few materialistic changes so she will see that you can look the way she wants but your still the same sweet loveable, and I’m using that with exaggeration, guy she has been looking for all this time.” She smiled widely when he sat back to consider what she was saying.

“So how does you being my girlfriend come into play.” He asked skeptically. She rolled her eyes and stood up to get a coke from the fridge.

“Jealousy my dear man. All women can’t stand to pass up a challenge. I basically challenged her when we spoke. If she thinks she is missing out now just wait until she sees you with me in different clothes and stuff. She will go nuts. By the end of this week she will almost beg you to go out with her.” She came back and handed him a can then opened hers.

“And what about our relationship?” He asked after taking a drink.

“That’s simple, you’ll just have to break up with me. We can even make it a dramatic public one so you look cool. I can see it now. I’ll play the heart broken evil bitch while you ride off or rather drive off with your lady love.” She placed her hand over her forehead dramatically then giggled. He frowned.

“Man women are evil deceptive bitches.” He hissed with discomfort. “I don’t know. I don’t like playing around with her feelings like that.” He said hesitantly.

“We won’t be really. All we are doing is acting out a play to make her see that the one thing she has been wanting all this time is right in front of her. It isn’t like we will be hurting her or anything and it will work out just like you want in the end, I promise. If it gets too bad then we’ll stop ok?” She said with hope in her eyes. He rolled the pop can in his hands for a bit then looked up at her.

“Ok we’ll try it your way but if it starts to get to her or makes her cry then the deal is off.” Inuyasha replied firmly. Kagome squealed and lunged at him giving him a warm hug.

“Oh lets go over to your place and you can get that report off for me.” She said excitedly as she ran around the room gathering her clothes to change into.

“No way. I want some sort of proof you can get her attention and I’ll only give you a pieces of the report little by little until she goes out with me.” He insisted. She turned and frowned at him.

“But I only have another week to get it handed in.” She protested.

“And I wasn’t the one blonde enough to not make back up copies of my notes and project. Good basic study habits are essential with this shit. You should know that by now.” He defended smuggly. “So in my book, you’ll just have to work a mircle faster then normal.”

“For your information, I can make more then just her drool over you if I wanted to.” She replied arrogantly.

“Don’t care about anyone else but it would be a start. Prove it first.” He said sticking to his guns.

“Ok fine, but if I do then you have to pay some as a trust payment.” She snorted un-lady like making him laugh.

“Ok we’ll see what you can do ‘oh miracle worker’. He chuckled when she stuck her tongue out at him.

“I’ll be right back.” She said then shut and locked the door to her bathroom. He waited patiently as she changed. About fifteen minutes later she emerged from the bathroom in tight black flare bottom jeans, black high healed ankle boots, a dark green silk blouse with puffy sleeves that was tucked in at the waist and a v-neck that showed just the right amount of cleavage. Her hair was pulled up into a high pony tail and she had large hooped ear rings dangling from her lobes. He thought he was going to drool all over his chin just staring at her. “Ok ready. Lets hit the road.” She walked over and grabbed his wrist as if she didn’t even notice his reaction to her. He quickly grabbed the hard drive from her desk and stuffed it into his jacket pocket. “First stop is the eye doctor.” She smiled at the confused look on his face. “Oh come on don’t be like that.” With a shrug of his shoulders he allowed her to lead him to her car and start off on her crazy idea.

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It was now two hours later and they were in a men’s store looking at clothes. Once she got him to try on contacts he found he really liked them so decided to order more. She wouldn’t let him get any other color and explained that Kikyo liked his eye color and his hair even though it was really her that thought they looked great. He seemed to understand that. Others had mentioned something about it before but he never really gave it much thought until now. After the eye doctor they went to a salon where she had his hair trimmed to get rid of the split ends but kept the length telling him that the long hair made him seem more rugged in appearance. Then she bought him some special shampoo and conditioner for his color of hair. He really liked the feel of it now since they had washed it for him there. It really did make a difference. But at the moment he was getting tired of looking at clothes. He had already tried on dozens of combinations and still only had 4 outfits that Kagome approved of.

“Can we get something to eat soon? I’m famished.” He exclaimed while holding his stomach. Kagome looked at him and smiled.

“Sure just a couple more things before we leave here ok? Then I promise I’ll let you eat.” She grinned at his scowl. She ushered him over to the shoes and picked out a few pairs making sure to have his size then she pushed him into the men’s dressing room with instructions to change while she went and paid for his clothes. She was standing at the counter with the clerk chatting when he came out. Both girls stopped and stared at him with open mouths. He was wearing form fitting black jeans that flared slightly at the bottom with silver and black boots. He had a red silk shirt on with a white vest that had small black stripes. The shirt was designed so that the top two buttons were gone leaving it open showing the tanned skin of his neck and the very top of his muscular chest which Kagome now noticed.

“Wow.” The clerk gapped at him. Inuyasha looked at her with a scowl.

“What? Is something wrong?” He asked hesitantly while looking down at himself ready to go back in and change. “Hey were am I supposed to put my pens?” Inuyasha looked at his front quizzically with the pocket protector in his hand as he searched for a pocket to place it. Kagome went over to him quickly grabbing the offensive item from his hand and took his arm.

“You won’t be needing that.” She said with a groan and tossed it to the side while pulling him toward the counter. As she passed a rack with leather jackets on it she pulled one off and held it up to him. The black slick finish seemed to come to life against his shiny sliver locks. She couldn’t resist. “Add this too Carol.” She handed it to the clerk who quickly took the tag and security devices off. Once he put on the jacket his look screamed tough and rugged bad boy. Kagome patted herself on the back. “I think this will do for now. We can come shopping again some other time to get more.” She reassured Inuyasha who only groaned. He hated shopping but had to admit it was kind of fun with her along. After paying they walked out of the store and into the busy mall. Kagome stopped and smiled. “I want you to look around and tell me how many women are staring this way.” She instructed him. He frowned but did as she said and was surprised to see almost every woman looking in their direction. It was kind of unnerving. “Well?” She asked impatiently.

“Almost all of them.” He said quietly. “What are they staring at?” He was feeling a bit self conscious.

“Well it isn’t at me.” Kagome said with a smile. “They are looking at you. Don’t you get it yet. You’re a nice looking guy. You look as good as any supper model out there. All you need is a little encouragement. Not that I’m saying you weren’t good enough before, you were, but you seemed to lack that self-confidence you needed to attain what you want.” She hoped he was getting her drift. He really was a nice guy that just needed a little push in the right direction. He looked around once again and a couple of girls waved as they walked by. He blushed but smiled back.

“Ok so now what?” His eyes followed them before looking down at her. She seemed trapped in his golden gaze for a moment but then she blushed and shook off the feelings.

“We drop your stuff off at the car then we strut your stuff.” She giggled when he frowned.

“I don’t want to strut my stuff.” He said a bit repulsed by the thought of being ogled.

“Not literally you goof. I mean we need to go somewhere so that you can be seen by people who will tell Kikyo.” She giggled when realization settled in his face.

“Well we could go back to where she works.” He suggested but Kagome wrinkled her nose.

“No that is too blatantly up front. She will think I’m trying to shove you under her nose and she might back off believing that no matter what you will always come back to her. The point here is to make her believe she might actually lose you because you are changing without her involved. We have to stay away from her for a bit first and make her come to you. And I know the perfect place.” She said with a smile. “The Castle.” She grabbed his hand and began to pull him toward the entrance where they parked her car. As they walked by the jewelry store Kagome came to a halt almost making Inuyasha fall over her. She pressed her face against the window with wide eyes. Suddenly she pulled him inside and told the clerk what she wanted. The clerk soon returned with a beautiful 24 karat gold herringbone designed men’s necklace in his hand. Kagome held it up to Inuyasha and grinned. “Perfect.” She smiled larger as she pulled out her credit card. She stood on her tip toes as she reached around his neck to put it on him.

“Is this really necessary?” He asked with a frown. She leaned back and bit her lip.

“Well not really but I wanted you to have it.” She smoothed the front of his shirt and vest down with her hands deep in thought as emotions swelled up inside of her. This day had been fun and she hated to think about when it was going to be over. “I don’t expect you to pay me back just think of it as a good luck gift.” She looked up at him with sparkling eyes. He nodded and took her hand in his.

“Ok if it will make you happy.” He gave her a lop sided grin and waited patiently for the salesman to return with her credit card.

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When they pulled into the parking lot of the Castle they could plainly see the line of people went clear down the side of the building and around the corner. Inuyasha glanced at the line skeptically wondering how long they would have to wait as he started to pull into a parking space way out by the street but Kagome pointed toward a fenced off area. “Park over there.” She said. He looked at her questioningly but did as she said. The minute they pulled up a guard stepped forward but waved and smiled when Kagome waved at him letting them pass. Kagome showed Inuyasha how to put the top up so they could lock it up then she rummaged through her purse for something. Soon she pulled out an ID card that she placed on Inuyasha’s collar. He looked down at it and read ‘VIP Visitor’ on it.

“What’s this?” He asked her as she walked toward the entrance. She turned and looked at him with a smile.

“VIP Pass.” She said plainly.

“Well duh, I can read that much. What’s it for?” Inuyasha asked sarcastically. She stopped and looked at him seriously then realized he probably never came to a place like this.

“Well with out that you won’t be able to get back to our seats.” She said sweetly then took his hand in hers as they got closer to the side of the building. She stopped and took a deep breath. “You ready for this?” She looked up at him.

“I’m not sure but I’m game to try new things at least once as long as they don’t kill me.” He grinned when she giggled. She gripped his hand almost protectively as she stepped around taking him with her. Immediately the area around them came to life with flashing lights as cameras went off. Just as suddenly there were four large guys around them holding off the people with cameras as the two were ushered toward the doors.

“You didn’t tell us you were coming.” A rather large man said from in front of them. “I would of had someone wait at the back entrance.” He huffed as he shoved a photographer away from them.

“I know Mike and I’m sorry. I forgot to call first.” Kagome said sincerely.

“Kagome!” Came a shrill yell from down the line of people as they got close to the door. She looked past the broad backs of the men in front of her and waved excitedly.

“Sango!” Kagome chirped happily. “Mike let her come with us.” She sounded like she was commanding the tall bald guy just in front of her who left and soon returned with Sango in tow.

“She has this guy with her. He ok?” Mike said gruffly. Kagome recognized Miroku and nodded.

“What are you doing out here?” Kagome asked Sango once they all got past the doorman.

“Oh I lost my pass and Jak was being a dick about it.” Sango pouted miserably.

“Ok no problem I’ll get one from the office after I get you all situated.” Kagome said with a smile. Inuyasha watched the exchange with baited interest. He was about to ask her what she meant by that when Miroku stepped into the conversation.

“Man when Sango told me about this place I had my doubts until now.” His eyes scanned the large club looking at all the beautiful people. A hand on his shoulder made him turn around. His eyes became large as he looked the guy up and down. “Inuyasha?” He asked in shock.

“Yeah. You got a problem with the way I look?” Inuyasha challenged but Miroku held up his hands with a grin.

“No man you look great. Trying to impress someone special?” Miroku nudged Inuyasha in the stomach with his elbow lightly and winked as he looked toward Kagome. Inuyasha frowned and pushed him away.

“You have to be kidding me right? We came here as friends.” Inuyasha lied but deep inside wished it really was a date. Kagome took them to the special VIP section which was separated from the rest of the tables by a glass rail and had security around it to keep non-VIPs out. She instructed them to stay put until she got back and disappeared into the dense crowd. Inuyasha took the opportunity to look around the club. He could tell it was one of those ritzy places that spoiled rich kids or famous people hung out at all the time and it really wasn’t his kind of place but if this would help him get Kikyo’s attention then he would put up with it for a while. A waitress came and set some snacks on the table then took their order. It wasn’t long before Kagome returned and handed Sango a new pass then a guest pass for Miroku. Now Inuyasha could ask her what this was all about. He pulled her close so he could talk over the music and noise. “So how do you get all this special attention here?” He asked and popped a deep fried mushroom in his mouth.

“Oh well I own it.” She said plainly then waved back to some people who walked by. He looked at her as if she had two heads.

“What do you mean you own it?” He asked confused. She glansed at him as she was sipping her coke with an innocent look.

“Well you see, when my dad died he left it to me. Even though my parents were divorced he still tried to do what he could for me and my brother. I got this and my brother got another one in California since I wanted to come to college here. My cousin Bankutso and his brothers run it for me so I don’t have to do anything. They are more like big brothers anyway so I trust them completely.” She smiled and waved as a man with a long dark braid in his hair came over to their table. “Speaking of the devil this is my cousin, Bankutso. Bank this is Inuyasha my friend.” The guy offered his hand and Inuyasha took it giving it a firm shake.

“Kagome, it has been a while. How is school going?” He asked giving her a kiss and hug then he turned toward Sango. “Awe...my lovely Sango. How is the woman of my dreams?” He reached for her but Miroku pulled her back with a frown.

“On a date.” He almost snarled but Bank only laughed.

“I should have known you wouldn’t wait for me my love.” He placed a hand over his heart and sighed making Sango blush.

“Now I see where you get the dramatics from.” Inuyasha snorted in laughter.

“Runs in the family you could say. His mother and my father were both in theater.” Kagome replied as she laughed. “Come sit with us Bank.” She scooted over so he could set but he shook his head.

“No can do. I have a club to run remember? Don’t have time to fraternize with the boss.” He replied making everyone laugh again. “Dance, be marry and have a good time you guys.” He waved as he walked away. Kagome smiled then turned to say something to Inuyasha when she was rudely interrupted.

“Well if it isn’t nerd boy.” A deep baritone voice said from not far away. She turned to look at the guy and recognized him. He was the star quarter back for the college, Naraku Yanagi.

“And I thought this place had class but they let scum like you in.” Inuyasha replied hotly.

“How did you get in here anyway. Sneak in through the back door or something. I think you’re in the wrong place I should go and let the management know they have a germ crawling around in here.” Naraku replied hotly. Kagome stood quickly and took Inuyasha’s hand pulling him up.

“Let’s go dance baby.” She said sweetly. Naraku raised an eyebrow and smiled wolfishly.

“You gotta be kidding, this guy has two left feet. You wanna dance sweet heart I’ll give you a turn or two.” He licked his lips at her as his eyes ran over her body. She cringed and took a step back. Inuyasha stepped in front of her shielding her from his glare.

“Back off Naraku. She don’t like scum like you.” He snapped hotly then grabbed Kagome’s hand and drug her toward the dance floor. It was a slow song so all he had to do was sway a little with her but he kept glancing over at Naraku and his lackeys who took a table not far from their’s in the non-VIP section. Kagome looked at Naraku then back at Inuyasha who hadn’t said anything since they came out on the dance floor.

“Who’s that guy?” She asked quietly.

“He’s the one Kikyo has a thing for. She’s liked him since high school. All he does is lead her on to get what he wants then leaves her behind so he can screw around with other girls.” Inuyasha glared over at the dark haired man with hatred clear on his face.

“Oh.” Kagome said quietly. “If that is what she wants in a guy then I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have tried to make you be like him. He’s an ass hole.” Kagome chewed on her lip a bit but smiled up at him. “You’re nicer then that. She’ll see how wrong she was and want to be with you. You’ll see.” She said with optimism making him laugh.

“You don’t give up do you?” Inuyasha couldn’t keep the grin from his face when she shook her head no. “I got some bad news for you though. He was right, I don’t know how to dance. This swaying stuff is about it.” He admitted sheepishly.

“Come on, we’re gonna fix that.” She took his hand and pulled him toward the DJ. After looking over the selection of music she found one she liked and pulled him back out into the crowded dance floor. “Just listen to the beat while keeping your hands on my hips and move with the music. You’ll get the hang of it.” She said with confidence. He looked around and found that they were surrounded by people but none seemed to care about them at all. Kagome’s eyes were closed so he did as she instructed and let the music flow through him. Before long he was moving in time with her as her hips swayed gently back and forth with the beat. She pulled his hand from her hip and placed it on her stomach as she turned so that her bottom was against his groin. He couldn’t hold back the groan that escaped his throat and pulled her even closer to him as they moved in time with each other as if they were made to be together.

Her slender arms reached up and looped lazily over his neck making him lean down just enough so his nose was in her hair. All sense of reality seemed to slip away as her soft scent surrounded him. He didn’t care who saw or who knew but the feelings she was invoking in him was overwhelming him more every second. The urge to taste her was too strong so he gently took her earlobe between his teeth and fondled it with his tongue. She moaned and ground her bottom into his groin even more. His lips seemed to move on their own as they worked their way down the side of her neck then back up brushing small kissed along her jaw. She began chewing on her bottom lip which he had noticed seemed to be a nervous habit of hers. “You shouldn’t do that.” He whispered in her ear then nipped her ear lobe again.

“It’s my lip, I’ll do what I want.” She insisted still moving her body against his with her eyes closed. Before she knew what was happening his mouth was on hers. He gently sucked on her bottom lip as his tongue made lazy circles over it. She moaned into the kiss enjoying every bit of his soft caresses. Then a flash brought them both out of their trance and they suddenly realized what they had been doing. Shouts could be heard around them as security guards grabbed the offending photographer and began dragging him from the club. Kagome blinked her eyes and looked up at Inuyasha. Neither could think of anything to say as they stared into each other’s eyes.

“Wow I guess he gave up on Kikyo.” Miroku said shocked.

“I guess she gave up on Brad Pitt.” Sango added.

“What?” Miroku looked at her strangely. She laughed.

“Just kidding.” They both laughed together as they watched their friends come back toward the table.

“We gotta go.” Inuyasha said quickly as he put his jacket back on and before the others could make a remark Inuyasha and Kagome left the building using the back entrance to the fenced parking. Sango and Miroku looked at each other in confusion but didn’t make an attempt to follow.