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Chapter One: Going to the Movies

Inuyasha was what one would consider a simple man. Well, not really a man; more like half man, half dog demon, but you get the point. Only eighteen years old, he was in his senior year of high school, and though he was quite popular, particularly with the ladies, he only seemed to have eyes for one girl.

Kagome Higurashi.

Though she wasn't exceptionally popular, she did possess the ability to be if she so desired, but she too was simple, and was just happy hanging with her two best friends, Sango and Miroku. Luckily for Inuyasha, Miroku was his and Kagome's mutual friend, which meant that even though he and Kagome weren't really friends, he still got to see her very often.

However, it all soon changed, once the aforementioned perverted friend came bounding up to his apartment door with a sly smile on his face that Inuyasha and everyone else who knew Miroku well could only associate with "trouble".

"Okay, what's with the stupid look?" He grunted once he'd opened the door, quirking a suspicious eyebrow at his friend as he got comfortable on Inuyasha's couch.

"My friend, I am here to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime. How would—"

"Forget it, Miroku." Inuyasha immediately declined, sitting opposite Miroku on the La-Z-Boy recliner. "Remember the last you offered me "the opportunity of a lifetime"? The girl was more of a dog than me!" Both shuddered, remembering the very unattractive female Miroku had tried to set him up with, after only talking with her on the phone.

"Okay, that was a mistake. But this time is different. You know this girl."

"Yeah? Who is it? I mean, 'cause I'm just gonna say no anyway, but still, I feel like knowing whether I have to be nice or not."

"Oh, this one is definitely an offer you can't refuse." Miroku grinned, rubbing his palms together in anticipation.

"Alright, spit it out, Don Corleone."

"How would you like to go on a double date? It'll be me with Sango, of course...and you with Kagome." Inuyasha's eyes practically bulged out of his head and a lump caught in his throat.

"What?"

"Yeah! I knew you would react just like that!" Miroku cackled giddily. "Boy, I wish I had my camera phone on me, 'cause this is definitely a Kodak moment!"

"Dude, are you even sure about this? I don't think she likes me enough to go out with me..." The uncommonly nervous hanyou bit his lip.

"Yes, yes, I'm sure." Miroku waved him off impatiently. "I overheard Sango ask her if she wanted to double date with us, and she agreed!"

"Well, I've known Kagome for ten years, and it just seems a bit odd that she would like me." Inuyasha huffed skeptically.

"Would you stop being such a nonbeliever for once in your miserable life, sir? She likes you. Get over it, cynic, because it's already five forty-five, and the date starts at six."

"What?" Inuyasha spluttered, staring in disbelief at Miroku, who got out of the couch with a grin. "How the hell could you just go around planning shit in advance when you don't even know what I'm gonna say?"

"So you're actually telling me you're going to pass up a chance with your so-called dream girl just to sit around and annoy the neighbor's cat?" Miroku said dryly, shaking his head. "The life you live is saaaad."

"Fuck you." Inuyasha grumbled, getting out of the chair and crossing his arms sulkily. "I would go, but I'm not even dressed for the occasion."

"What occasion? We're just going to the movies, dude!"

"Damn." Inuyasha swore under his breath. Miroku put a hand on his shoulder, pulling his face into a serious look.

"Hey. Man. I know what this is all about. You're nervous."

"Well, it's kinda hard not to be..."

"My advice is, don't worry about things. You've been on numerous dates before, and this one is no different. It's just the movies. She's not expecting you to propose to her or something. So just calm down and relax...have a good evening. Buy the woman some popcorn, or maybe some red rope. But whatever you do, don't go empty-handed. Insist—"

"Okay, Miroku, I get it." Inuyasha interrupted loudly.

Once he'd gotten his wallet from his room, Inuyasha left the apartment with Miroku. They jumped in Miroku's car and headed for Sango's house.

"Hey, why do we have to go to Sango's house first?" Inuyasha complained.

"Would you rather I do a quickie U-turn and let you sweat all over my seats when Kagome gets in the car? I don't think so. Save yourself the embarrassment and myself the need to reupholster my car." Miroku snorted.

"Keh." Inuyasha rolled his eyes, as Miroku pulled into Sango's driveway and got out of the car. The hanyou watched as his perverse friend beat "Shave and a Haircut" into the front door. He waited a few moments, before it flew open, revealing a ponytailed Sango in a black tank top and a pink miniskirt.

"Damn. You look great." Miroku actually struggled for these words, his eyes roving in astonishment over her body. She blushed, naturally.

"Thanks, Miroku."

"Well, then, my delectable date...shall we?" He extended his arm like a true gentleman, and with an amused giggle, Sango hooked their elbows together. Miroku escorted her to the car and even opened the door for her. However, true to his nature, he entertained Inuyasha with his perverted antics by groping Sango's bottom as she was getting into the car. Her eyes bulged out of her head and the slap that ensued could be heard all over the neighborhood like a siren.

"You pervert!" She spluttered.

"You look very nice this evening, Sango." Inuyasha snickered, unable to hold back his laughter.

"Thank you, Inuyasha." Sango grumbled, crossing her arms and slamming her door closed. Grinning dazedly, Miroku hobbled over to the driver's side, got in, and started driving. Along the way to Kagome's house, dread and uneasiness dominated Inuyasha's amusement. He knew she was well-aware that he was only half-demon, and not only that, but he trusted her enough to let her touch his ears, something that only felt right when she did so.

They finally pulled up to the house. Inuyasha reluctantly got out of the car, giving Sango and Miroku an unsure look. Both gave him an encouraging thumbs-up, signaling for him to go on. He took a deep breath and approached the front door, which opened up before he could even knock. Inuyasha's breath caught in his throat as his eyes laid upon Kagome and her attire: a flattering tank top accompanied by a midi skirt and high heeled boots that stopped just above her knees. Her hair was ponytailed, giving Inuyasha a better view of her pretty face. She locked the door behind her and smiled at him.

"You look great, Kagome." He strained, hating himself for allowing his nervousness to control his voice.

"Thank you, Inuyasha, and so do you." She gestured to his jeans and red long-sleeved shirt, an outfit similar to Miroku's with the exception of his shirt being purple. "I'm glad you came tonight. How was your first day of school yesterday?"

"Oh, it was fine. I mean, as far as school goes or whatever."

"Yeah...sorry I didn't talk to you guys after school, but I was gonna be late for work, and you know how that goes."

"That's okay." In the car, Miroku was becoming impatient, mainly because this was cutting into his movie time. Not only was this movie one he'd been wanting to see for ages, but the theater was dark, giving him plenty of leeway to do a bit of fondling, should the opportunity arise. He startled Kagome and Inuyasha out of their own little worlds with an abrupt honk of the horn.

"Hey, lovebirds, move your asses! We're gonna be late!" He called through Sango's window. Blushing a bit, Inuyasha walked Kagome to the car.

EDITED AND BEATED BY Black Ice and Blood Rain