To Tame a Hanyou

InuYasha rolled his eyes as his father continued his rant.

"I'm tired of this, InuYasha! You have no respect for yourself or your family! Do you have any idea the kind of shame you have put on us?!"

Glaring at his father, InuYasha huffed.

"That's just it, Father. All you care about is you, your reputation, and what you want. What about me?! What about what I want?!"

InuTaisho blistered at his comment.

"What you want is to soil this family's name by playing dangerous games! What if you went too far with one of your women?! You would be mated for life with someone you don't even love!"

InuYasha didn't want to hear the truth of it. As demons, sex was off limits unless you were ready to mate. Even his demon half-brother hadn't mated yet, and he was thirty-five…the thirty-five year old virgin.

"How the hell am I supposed to find my mate if I'm not going out on dates?"

Narrowing his eyes at his son, InuTaisho tapped his foot.

"Do you expect me to believe that it was their minds and their souls you were interested in? I'm sure that every girl you've been out with recently were not nice girls. Well enough is enough!"

Crossing his arms, InuYasha glared at his father.

"What is that supposed to mean?"

Smirking, his father formulated a devious plan.

"How much do you love money, InuYasha?"

"What kind of stupid question is that? You know I love having money."

"Are you willing to do anything it takes to keep it?"

InuYasha started to get a bad feeling in his gut.

"What are you getting at, old man?"

Walking around the room with his hands behind his back, InuTaisho stared at his son.

"It's quite simple really. Agree to exclusively date a girl of my choosing for one whole year, and I'll give you twenty million. If you decide to mate with her, then you get an extra thirty million as a wedding gift. That should be more than enough for you to live on. However, if you are caught being unfaithful, in any way, the entire deal is off the table, and Sesshomaru will get your inheritance... you will be left with nothing but a name."

He was in a rock and a hard place. Date one girl that his father would choose? 'If I go with it, then I'm guaranteed twenty million, and if I mate with her I get thirty million. But I can't cheat on her, and if I do then I get nothing. The old man sure drives a hard bargain.'

Walking up to his dad, InuYasha stuck out his hand, "deal, but you better at least pick a pretty girl."

Chuckling, InuTaisho took his son's hand.

"Don't worry, Inu, she's gorgeous from what I'm told."

"Already have someone in mind?"

"Yes, but you'll have to see her at the dinner I'm inviting her family to. I don't want to give away the surprise."

Gulping, InuYasha let go of his father's hand and wondered if this was a bad idea after all.

Mr. Higurashi could barely contain his excitement as he knocked on his daughter's bedroom door.

"It's open!"

Stepping in, he smiled.

"Kagome, I think you're going to get lost in those books."

Said girl maneuvered herself off the bed, careful not to mess with the pages of the fifteen books she surrounded herself with.

"Everything okay, Dad?"

"Do you remember the Takahashi's?"

"Can't say I do."

"Well, you were a little thing when you met them, but you took a shine to their boy back then."

"Oh no, Dad. Don't go setting me up on dates, I don't need a boyfriend in my life. Boys are just cumbersome and immature."

"Well, dear I wasn't going to set you up on a date."

"You weren't?"

"No, I was going to set you up for a permanent boyfriend."

Raising a brow, she turned on her heel and went back to her books.

"No thanks."

Sitting in her desk chair, her father pleaded with her.

"Please Kagome? His father is desperate to get his son to take life seriously, and it would be your chance to experience life outside of books and homework. If you do this for me, I'll give you anything you want."

"A castle in Ireland."

"Very funny."

"It was worth a shot. Let me think this over."

"Okay, but we are having dinner with them tonight, so pick out your best dress and be downstairs around six."

Her father walked out the door, and she sighed in exasperation.

"What did he just rope me into?"

Buttoning up his red silk collared shirt, InuYasha felt a bit nervous meeting someone new that he didn't pick up in a club.

"You can do this! She's a girl like all the rest. Just charm her socks off, yeah. It works with the other ones."

Stepping out of his room, he walked downstairs and into the dining hall.

His mother, Izaiyoi was dressed in a long violet mermaid dress and setting the table.

"Mom, why don't you let the maids do that?"

Standing up, she put her hands on her hips, "really, InuYasha I'm not invalid. I don't need the maids to do things that I should do for my family. That's why I'm setting the places and cooking the food."

Chuckling, he walked over and helped her with the place settings.

"I thought being a chef meant you don't like cooking when you aren't at work."

"Cooking is a passion, son. Something about tonight gave me inspiration to want to cook for our guests."

"Speaking of, Mom, do I look like a gentleman?"

Glancing at her son's attire, Izaiyoi shook her head.

"Perhaps it's because you have been doing this 'bad boy' thing for so long, but even dressed nice, like you are now, it still screams, 'I'm up to no good'."

Shrugging, InuYasha finished setting the dishes.

"It can't be helped, I guess."

"You do look very handsome, dear. I'm sure she'll like you, just be yourself."

Never in a million years would he admit it to anyone, but InuYasha knew he was a bit of a momma's boy. Walking over, he kissed her on the cheek.

"Thanks, Mom. I hope you're right."

Watching him walk off, Izaiyoi pressed her hands together and looked up at the ceiling.

"Please, God, make this work."

Kagome sat in the back seat, fidgeting with the bottom of her dress.

"Are you sure this outfit looks okay, Mom?"

"Dear, you look absolutely beautiful. I'm sure he'll take a liking to you, just don't worry."

Smiling at her mom, Kagome looked back down at her dress. A knee length spaghetti strap dress with a fitted bodice and black tool underneath the shimmery dark green fabric. Pulling up her low neckline, she tried to keep it modest, but her breasts were pressing tightly against the top. Thank goodness, she opted for black sparkly ballerina flats for a fashionable comfort.

Looking in the compact mirror, she debated the dark smoky eyes as she looked a little sultry, but it was too late to change that. Her hair was pulled to one side and curled just on the ends, held in place by a sparkling clip.

"Are we there yet? My nerves are really starting to get to me."

Chuckling, her father made a grand hand gesture with the one hand not on the wheel.

"I give you, The Takahashi Estate."

Gazing out the windshield, Kagome gasped as she saw the giant mansion before her. Everything was alight by little white Christmas lights on the outside, and she couldn't stop the smile. This place looked like a lot of wonderful memories lived within the walls and on the grounds; there was just a warmth you could feel.

As the car stopped, Kagome willed her body to move, but felt frozen to the seat.

"Come on, girl. You can do this! Just get up and step out. Everything will be fine."

Quick pep talk, and Kagome was ready to face the music, A. K. A, her new boyfriend.

Standing at the entryway with his parents, he was the first to really get a look at her. First her foot, clad in small black flats. Then her leg, nicely toned and pale. Next her dress, very nice dark green and hugged her in all the right places. Finally, what he had been waiting for, pale round face, small upturned nose, smoky eye makeup which put off a sexy vibe, and flowing black hair, but the real 'wow' moment was her eyes. They were a deep swirling blue so piercing and striking, no doubt this girl had every guy at her school groveling at her feet.

As the Higurashis made their way up the front, his mom welcomed them at the door, and led them into the dining room. The girl had a tinge of pink lightly caressing her cheeks as she walked up to InuYasha and curtsied.

"Hi, I'm Kagome."

Voice like an angel.

"I'm InuYasha. Welcome to my home."

"Thank you for inviting us."

Kagome could admit that he was the sexiest guy she had ever met, but she secretly hoped there was more to him than just looks.

"So, we should probably get to know each other, since we'll be dating I mean."

She cut right to the chase, and InuYasha liked that.

"Maybe I can show you some things after dinner."

Smiling, Kagome nodded her head, and allowed him to walk her to a seat next to him.

After everyone was seated, they said grace and Izayoi explained what her gourmet dishes were as each one was brought out by the maids. InuYasha was too busy staring at Kagome, memorizing the contours of her face, the curve of her lips, the slight squint her eyes had when she smiled. That is, until he saw everyone looking at him.

"I'm sorry, what?"

Mr. Higurashi repeated himself.

"I asked what your hobbies are? I need to make sure you aren't going to put my little girl in something she's uncomfortable with."

Kagome was staring at him too, and he felt himself get a little nervous.

"Well, uh I like listening to music, racing cars, going to clubs, and playing my PS4. You know, usual guy things."

Mr. Higurashi was sporting a frown.

"Half the things you listed, I would not be comfortable with Kagome doing."

"Dad, it's fine. I'm willing to try new things, at least once."

Glancing at InuYasha, Kagome smiled shyly.

"Maybe if I try the things you like to do, you would be willing to try what I like to do."

"What do you like to do, then?"

Putting on her thinking cap, Kagome tapped her chin and looked up.

"Let's see, I love reading, writing, sculpting, archery, playing video games with my little brother, and listening to music as well."

"That's six activities you just mentioned."

"At least you can go ahead and mark two of them off the list."

Dinner went by quick enough, and InuYasha couldn't wait to get her upstairs.

Walking up, Kagome was entertained by InuYasha the tour guide as he told the tale of each portrait they walked past and each ornate piece of wall ornament. All in all, this place had been in the Takahashi family for hundreds of years.

Stopping, InuYasha turned to her and smirked.

"And this, is my room."

Hesitantly, she glided into the room and was treated to a whole array of collectible statues.

"Wow! These are incredible."

"Been collecting since I was ten."

As she admired an original Conan The Barbarian figure, she felt something solid hit her back. Turning around, she looked up from a strong chest to see InuYasha's golden eyes smoldering with desire.

"I think we should head back downstairs now."

"What's the rush? (he raised his hand up to slowly run down her skin from neck to the shoulder where he slid her strap down) I thought you wanted us to get to know each other better."

Slapping his hand away, Kagome stomped on his foot and freed herself from the cramped position.

"I don't know what you had in mind, but I have self-respect and will not stoop so low as to do anything physical with you! I'm not a whore or a slut, and I'll be damned if anyone treats me as one, least of all you!"

Walking menacingly towards her, he practical snarled at her.

"No one speaks to me like that! Any number of girls would love to be where you are right now, and they wouldn't shy away from my touch like a goody-two-shoes prude!"

Never one to back down, Kagome advanced.

"Oh really? Would that be the girls that only want a one-night stand because all they give a damn about is money and social status? I'm privileged to not be lumped in with those hoe bags! You need to be taught how to treat a girl like a lady and not a night club pass-time quickie!"

Walking to the door, she was stopped by his voice.

"So, that's it then? I guess we aren't going to date."

Whirling around, Kagome smirked.

"Oh, we're dating alright. In fact, you can consider me your girlfriend now, but don't you ever treat me like a fling to get your rocks off again. I'm going to teach you the way a woman wants to be treated. Maybe your next girlfriend will appreciate it."

"My next girlfriend?"

"Yeah, after the year is up."

"So, you're saying that no part of you thinks we could turn out to be a lasting relationship?"

"That would only happen…if I fell in love with you."

Feeling the blush coming on again, Kagome made her way out the door before he could say anything else.

Sitting on his bed, he ran through the whole ordeal in his head.

"What just happened there? She sounded like she wanted to call it off, so, why didn't she?"

The parents talked for a little while longer, before calling it a night.

Kagome bowed respectfully to the Takahashi's and saw InuYasha running downstairs.

"Goodnight, InuYasha."

She put her hand out and InuYasha awkwardly grabbed her hand bent down, and kissed the soft warm skin, inhaling her sweet scent.

"Goodnight, Kagome."

As they left, InuYasha opened the little sheet of paper Kagome slipped him and smirked. She gave him her number.