The Future Through The Past

Chapter Eight

Takara poked at her dinner, not having an apetite. She was waiting for that doorbell to ring any minute now. Oh she was going to kill her so called Uncle. He knew how much Akeno got on her nerves. She'd made the mistake of going out with him a few times. A few dates and now he wouldn't leave her alone. Of course he persuded everything else in a skirt, once he got what he wanted he dumped them. He was the type that usually got what he wanted too. The good looks, charm, money and the cockiness. The only reason he still persuded her was because she probably had the only pair of panties in their graduating class he hadn't gotten in. She wondered if she could really persuade Sessshoumaru to tear his head off, it would be worth a try.

The only way he would probably get off her back was if she had a steady boyfriend which she didn't. Maybe she should hire some guy to take her out and pretend to be her boyfriend. Or just ask Sesshoumaru to do it. No that wouldn't work. He looked a lot like her, the hair was a dead giveaway. She heard a curse and looked over the table to look at Kouga. That was it, she slammed her hand down on the table. "That's it. I'm a genious. Kouga I need you to do me a really big favor."

He looked up from his dinner to give her a strange look. "Huh?"

"When Akedo gets here, I'll go out and talk to him for about a minute. Then I want you to come out and pretend to be my boyfriend."

"WHAT?" Three voices shouted. Souta, Kouga and Inuyasha were staring at her.

"Please, just walk out the door. Just walk over to stand by me and I'll introduce you as my boyfriend. That way he'll stop calling and pestering me."

"No, Takara. He can't walk out there. I think his tail and ears will make him look a little out of place. Not to mention the way he is dressed."

"Shut up, this is your fault. I'll go grab a pair of your sweats and a tshirt, give him a hat and no problem. Please," She gave him her trademark puppy-eyes.

"Fine but stop looking at me like that. You remind me of dogshit over there."

"Yes," She ran upstairs to get what was needed. A few minutes later she pushed Kouga in the bathroom to change. None too soon the doorbell rang. Kora was trying not to laugh as Takara made her way to the door.

She yanked the door and felt like puking. Akedo was standing there in pants that looked painted on and a tanktop that barely covered his chest. Really! "Hey," She stepped out pulling the door shut behind her. She took a few steps away from the door leading him by the arm. "Got company inside."

"Ah, so where ya been?" He was standing in front of her smiling showing off his pearly whites. Sure he was cute but he oozed playboy. His hair fell forward in his face, giving him a young look.

"Busy, with mom and everything. I didn't feel too good for a few days." She started wringing her hands. Where was Kouga? His hand came up to stroke her arm. "So how are you and your girlfriend doing?"

"Oh, we broke up. You know how it is." In other words he'd finally jumped her then dumped her. "So you've missed me huh."

"I've been missing all my friends." Anytime now Kouga! She felt his hand going to her shoulder. Ouch!

"You know she meant nothing to me, I still want you."

"Ummm, well there's something I need to tell you." Fine she'd just lie, he'd have to accept it since Kouga was a no show. If he tried anything she'd scream for Sesshoumaru. She still had high hopes for the head tearing. "I'm kind of seeing someone."

"Hnnn. Who?"

"Me," The door closed behind the wolf. He walked over, he looked adorable in the clothes. It was already dark out and not much light so he looked normal.

She had to stiffle the sigh of relief and smiled instead. She was expecting him to come stand next to her but he came up behind her wrapping his arms around her waist. He had her pressed against his body. "Akedo, I'd like you to meet my boyfriend, Kouga."

"How long have you two been dating?"

"Not long a few weeks." She answered, her knees almost buckled when she felt Kouga lower his head to start placing light kisses on her neck. It sent shivers down her spine, she felt her pulse quicken. What the hell was he doing? "He's an old friend of the family." A tongue came out to stroke her earlobe. A moan escaped her mouth before she could stop it.

"I see. Will you be going to the game tomorrow night?"

"Yes, I'll be there." A hand came up to stroke her chin, urging her to turn her face to the side. She planned on turning her head and give him a icy glare. He was taking advantage of the situation, he probably thought it was funny. Her voice got stuck in her throat when his lips landed on hers. The kiss was quick, gentle and it made her toes curl.

"I guess I'll leave you two alone. I'll talk to you later Takara."

"Yeah, later." She whispered. She looked up into dreamy blue eyes, she felt herself melting under that intense stare. Her eyes went down to his lips. They were slightly parted and she wondered what they tasted like. Her tongue shot out to lick her bottom lip. The next kiss was more demanding as his lips came back down on hers. His hand cupped her face as his tongue ran across her bottom lip tracing the path her tongue had previously made. She opened her mouth, she felt heat pool to her stomach when his tongue entered her moist cavern. Hers soon moved to play with his, sliding across tasting him. He deepened the kiss pulling her tighter against him, craddling her body against his. His tongue dueled with hers, he sucked pulling it into his mouth.

He suddenly pulled back and released her. "Go inside." She glanced up at him at the outburst. Had she done something wrong? She didn't stop to think about it, she turned on her heels and went inside.


Takara heard the alarm clock going off early the next morning. She glanced over it said seven o'clock. Practice was at eight. A groan escaped her as she sat up. Kora was on the bed beside snoozing away. Her eyes stung from lack of sleep. She'd been awake half the night thinking. Why had Kouga acted the way he did? She suddenly came to a decision, it had been for Akedo's benefit. He'd probably sensed what she had, the man wouldn't have believed the story if the show hadn't been performed.

She decided to skip the shower, she'd need one after practice. Getting up, she headed down the stairs to make her way into the living room. The only person up was Sesshoumaru, he was looking at the television. He ignored her as she walked past him and out the door. Several minutes later she was digging through her truck for her gear. She ran back into the house to change real quick.

Once in the bathroom she put on the short black shorts and the sports top. She brushed through her long hair, pulling into a high ponytail. Going back into the room her socks and shoes soon followed. Gran was downstairs calling everyone to breakfast. Looking at the clock told her it was time to leave. She grabbed her purse off the dresser and headed downstairs.

Takara walked into the kitchen to find Inuyasha and Kouga already at the table bitching at eachother. "Morning." She placed a quick kiss on Gran's cheek. "I gotta run. They'll be here any minute to get me."

"You aren't staying for breakfast."

"No, it'll give me cramps. We are doing a warm up run before practice. I'll grab some lunch I promise."

"Shouldn't you put on more clothes?" Kouga asked her. He eyed her outfit, most of her legs were showing. His eyes traveled to her flat stomach then to her chest.

"No." A horn blew outside. "I'm going to stop by to see mom before I come home. Later." She smiled at both men grabbing her cell off the table.

Sesshoumaru gave her a strange look as she ran past. After she walked out the door he made his way into the kitchen with the others. He looked at the older human woman. "You let her leave wearing that?"

"Huh, Oh she wears that at practice. I can't tell her what to wear, she's a grown woman. Besides I'm not her mother or father." She turned an eye to Inuyasha. "Besides that's nowhere near as revealing as her uniform. We will go see Kagome after breakfast."

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