A Single Rose
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I do not own this story line at all; I took the idea from an author who has a similar storyline. Her fanfiction however, is a Sesshomaru/Kagome pairing. If you're interested in it look in my profile for Secrets of a Rose by Imperfections. This is only at FF(dot)net.
Summary: 26 year old Kurama Minamino, the world's most eligible bachelor is appearing on the 'Bachelor'. His main goal is to find true love... good luck with that. Kagome a famous celebrity, is unknowingly entered in the competition by her mother intent on having more grandkids.
Chapter 1 – Scheming Mothers
Kurama sat in his private jet as he rubbed his head for the incoming headache. He had just found out that his mother had signed him up to appear on the reality show the 'Bachelor'.
Just a few minutes ago he had been talking to his mother...
"Hello, mother, how are you?" his deep voice carrying into his cell-phone.
"You won't believe it you're the next 'Bachelor', I signed you up for it a few months ago!" said Shiori Minamino, his mother who seemed genuinely happy about the whole thing.
"You did what?" he asked wanting to know if she had just said what he had heard.
"You must be so happy dear; you'll be on the 'Bachelor' reality show. But, please… Just do this for me, I want to have cute little grandchildren, Kurama!" said Shiori, her voice daring him to question her.
"For you, mother, only you..." said Kurama slightly nervous.
And that was how he had ended up with a headache... After his conversation he had the jet turned around back to Japan where the show would be held since it would be at his mansion.
However he wasn't the only one with the same problem.
"Kagome your mother is on the phone!" said Kaede, Kagome's caretaker.
"Thanks, Kaede." answered Kagome as she picked up the phone. There was silence as she listened to her mother talk. "You, uh, did what?" Kagome was in disbelief.
"Kagome," said her mother warningly over the phone. "Now let me explain, ever since that actor Inu-Yasha dumped you for that anorexic model Kikyo you haven't gone out with a guy. This is a perfect opportunity to start dating again." Kun-Loon replied.
"I know that's true, but Momma you didn't have to sign me up to be on that stupid reality show
'Bachelor'. So… did I get in?" asked Kagome, understanding why her mother entered her into the contest.
"No… actually... Yes!" said her mother excited. "You better leave on your jet today because I know you're far away from Japan. That's where they're hosting it this season. Oh, and the bachelor is going to be-"
"Bye Momma, I have to pack now." Kagome said as she clicked of the phone, cutting of her mother.
She was home by the next day. Kagome smiled as the jet pulled into the airport. It felt good to be home, once she was out of the plane and on steady ground she was hit by a blur of red. The blur of red looked up at her, hugging her tightly to his little body.
"Momma, I'm so happy you're here." said Shippo, Kagome's son, as he snuggled into her shoulder. Kagome had won custody of him in court from his father; his father was an inconsiderate, conceited asshole. When the two had shared custody of Shippo, his father had always left Shippo at home by himself, and Shippo was only four! In Kagome's opinion, his father was a bastard and he knew it; he deserved to go to hell for cheating on her with the stick model, otherwise known as Kikyo.
Shippo meant the world to her; he was the best little kid anyone could want. Maybe she was exaggerating that a little, just a teensy bit. He had the oddest features considering none of his parents or relatives had green eyes and auburn-red hair. She loved him nonetheless.
Kagome smiled at her son through her disguise of sunglasses and a huge hat, she hadn't wanted the paparazzi following her. "Now lets go meet grandma at the parking lot, shall we." said Kagome as they walked to the parking lot holding hands.
Kurama however had not been as lucky as Kagome as his jet landed at the airport. After leaving the safety of his jet plane, Kurama had been swamped by his many fan girls.
"Kurama, marry me!" yelled a fan girl.
"No! Marry me!" said another girl.
He had barely made it alive with his clothes intact as he entered the sanctuary of his limo.
He knew that tomorrow would be less chaotic or…not. When he got to the hotel he would stay in for the night, he was once again about to be attack by his numerous fan girls. He breathed a sighed of relief once he reached his hotel room, he thought he would be safe in there. A frown crossed his face as he spotted the strips of papers that held numbers littered across his bed. Kurama shook his head and swept the papers off his bed with his hands, today had been a tiring day. He'd only been home for a few hours! Tomorrow he would be home in his house, with a bunch of girls he didn't know. He went to bed with that thought in his head.
Kagome's day had been peaceful; she had spent the rest of the day spending time with her adorable son and family. They had chatted about their lives as they had dinner at a formal restaurant. Shippo had complained about how itchy his suit was all the way to the restaurant, but had stopped at once when Kagome mentioned the restaurant had desserts to literally die for.
On the way home Kagome was starting to get sleepy, thankfully her mother was driving. Shippo was cradled in her arms, asleep.
"Momma, I love you." he murmured.
"I love you, too, Shippo." Kagome smiled as she held him tighter.
Edited: 4-10-06
Hope you liked the chapter; I had to switch some things, and add some things.