Defiant Girl

Chapter 1 – Mad World

It was a warm day at the outskirts of Tokyo. Higurashi Shrine was as clean and mystic as ever, waiting for something to happen, hearing the sound of the air around it. Suddenly, piece and calm broke and Kagome Higurashi ran up the stairs to the shrine and to her house. It was the last day at college because summer break was, at last, starting that day. Kagome, a young woman of twenty-one years old, was at her third year in college, of five she had to complete to graduate, studying to hopefully become a successful engineer. She had decided to study in a university near her house so her living situation would be easier. Living with her mom, her brother and her grandpa was really great and they had a great relationship; but things had been really difficult when she was fifteen years old.

Police officers had found her dad in his car, parked in an empty street. They initially thought he was just sleeping or drunk, to discover he was actually dead. After declaring it a murder, because of forensic studies, the Higurashi family was completely devastated. It was never discovered why or who could've done that to a dentist who was responsible and a good man. Since then, Kagome had only kept her most important friend Sango, a college student as well, and didn't care about socializing or making connections with people. Her focus was school and her hobby was reading horror and mystery novels in the library near the shrine.

- Mom, my grades came up and they're great – Kagome said with a small smile.

- As always, darling. Congrats! – Said her mother hugging her – Now you have to get ready, Sango called and she's picking you up in an hour.

- Shoot, I forgot I promised to go to the city today to that mall. I really don't want to go … but oh well. –

- Of course you're going. You promised to have fun this summer! No part-time jobs, no studying, no nothing. Just go along with the fun ideas Sango has. –

Kagome went to her room, quickly took a bath and changed into a red summer dress. She looked at herself in the mirror and there she was, a short girl with big brown eyes. Her hair looked wild and messy as usual so she fixed it a little. A quick knock on the door surprised her and Sango entered the room.

- Ready? We have to go now or the train is going to leave – Sango said quickly after greeting her friend.

- Yes, lets go – Kagome said grabbing her brown purse.

The two girls took the train to the city and time passed quickly with Sango talking so much and so enthusiastically as always. Kagome was grateful for having her, for being so different from her. She looked out the window and thought that the sky was announcing that it was probably going to rain later. She began thinking about how sad and mad she still was about what had happened with her dad. Thought about how the whole situation completely changed who she was. Just when she was getting deep in thought, a voice announced that they had arrived to their destination.

After walking a few streets, they arrived to a gigantic shopping mall, which seemed to be extremely full, which was not weird for Tokyo but it did seem a bit exaggerated. Sango seemed really excited and told Kagome that probably someone famous was presenting a book or promoting a movie. As soon as they entered the building, the excited screams of a hundred girls were heard.

- Inuyasha! We want to see Inuyasha! – A scream that was repeated so many times.

- So you guys want to meet the cast of the movie Blood And Salt? – A presenter with a microphone said waiting for the crowd's screams – They are going to come out here and answer some of your questions about the movie! – He said while the crowd kept on screaming.

Sango also seemed really excited while Kagome had no clue why everyone, especially girls, was acting so crazily. Sango explained that Inuyasha was a "sexy hanyo" who also happened to be the most popular actor in Japan at the moment and that his family was known for being multi millionaires. Kagome didn't know any of this and didn't care, but pretended to be interested since Sango was excited telling her. Kagome was hurrying Sango because they had bought movie tickets and the film was going to start soon, but she convinced Kagome to stay just to see the movie cast and then they could go. Then, if it was even possible, the screams got louder as the movie cast finally showed themselves and took their seats while waving. Kagome knew exactly who that "Inuyasha" was at the moment. It was so obvious. This tall guy had silver hair, golden eyes, expensive clothes and an arrogant smirk. He seemed to be used to having so many people adore him.

- So you've seen them Sango. Can we go now? – Kagome said with a smile to convince her friend.

- Ok, ok lets go shorty. I know you hate being in a crowd – Sango said laughing.

The girls were advancing in the crowd because the movie theater was behind the stage the movie cast was in. They had to push everyone to go through and it was uncomfortable. Just when they were about to make it, the presenter said it was time for the questions they wanted to make to Inuyasha.

- Ok! Lets see. Who will I choose? – The presenter said in a playful tone while all the girls were screaming to pick them – Ok, then I choose … that girl in the red dress! –

All of a sudden Kagome saw the world quiet down. Everyone was looking at her and that presenter was pointing directly at the place where she was standing. Everything became blurry and even though Sango was telling her something with a big smile on her face, she couldn't hear or pay attention. Kagome hated being the center of attention; it made her sick to her stomach. The presenter walked to where she was and said something to her while giving her a microphone. When she glanced over to the stage, she saw Inuyasha looking strangely at her, probably waiting for her to answer. It felt strange, the way he was looking at her. The way their eyes met. It was as if the world was announcing that nothing was going to be the same anymore. There was a saying "something's wrong when everything remains the same" and something was definitely changing, two peoples fates. The presenter kept talking to her but Inuyasha was still looking at her with a strange but fascinated look in his eyes.

Oh girl
Lead me into your darkness
When this world is trying it's hardest
To leave me unimpressed
Just one caress
From you and I'm blessed

- So, what's going to be your question lil girl? This is an opportunity of a lifetime to ask the one and only Inuyasha! – The presenter said loudly – So?

- I … I … - Kagome said in the verge of tears – I don't … I haven't watched the movie. I just … just … want to go through. – Kagome said with a tear running down her cheek while grabbing Sango and running in direction to the movie theater.

While they were running, and Sango trying to keep up, everyone in the crowd laughed at Kagome. The presenter said some snappy joke about the situation and he quickly chose another girl who asked a question about Inuyasha's personal life instead of the movie. While escaping the crowd and her humiliation, Kagome quickly glanced at Inuyasha and for her surprise he was still looking at her with an amused look. She gave him an angry expression, with her long lashes still wet, and turned around to continue her way. When they were finally alone, Sango tried to comfort Kagome and told her she didn't made a fool of herself and that she should forget it. They saw a French movie, the "weird ones Kagome liked" in the words of Sango, and Kagome managed to calm down a little bit.

After that, the girls grabbed something to eat and they walked out of the mall. It was 7 PM and the sky was pouring its heart out. Rain was heavy and the two girls got drenched instantly. Sango had a part-time job working every night at a bar near the mall and she had to separate ways with Kagome.

- Are you sure you're okay with going back alone? The station is just a few blocks away; I can go with you till there. –

- No, that's fine Sango. I don't want you to be late to work. Besides, I'm used to taking the train alone, remember? – Kagome said with a smile.

The girls said goodbye and parted ways. Kagome decided to walk through a street less transited and was almost running because the rain had her completely drenched and she didn't want to catch a cold. As she hurried up, her bad luck of the day took a hold of her again. As she was crossing the street, a limousine almost crashed into her but stopped immediately. Shocked, Kagome fell down and hurt her knees badly and blood became visible. The driver, who seemed to be dressed elegantly in a uniform, quickly went to check on Kagome and asked her if she was okay. Unexpectedly, a man who she had just seen recently also came out of the backseat. It was, of course, that arrogant guy, Inuyasha.

- Oh, it's this little kitten again. You like to get yourself in trouble don't you? – Said Inuyasha while helping Kagome to get up.

- I don't and don't call me that. –

- Are you okay? How much you want so you don't sue me? –

- What? I won't sue you; I didn't look at both sides of the street before crossing. I got to catch the last train, bye – Kagome said while turning around and begin walking.

- Hey! Wait up, what the hell? You're hurt aren't you? Look at your knees. At least let me help you, I'll take you to a hospital. – Inuyasha said while grabbing Kagome's arm.

- This is nothing; I'll cure it when I get home. –

- I'll take you home then –

- No, It's fine – Kagome said not being able to look at his intense eyes.

- I'll take you –

- I live in the outskirts of town. It's far. Taking the train is quicker, so there you go. – Kagome said finally making eye contact.

- Up you go – Inuyasha said while grabbing Kagome and sitting her in the car.

- What are you doing? This is kidnapping! – She said while trying to open the car's door with no luck – Stop the car driver, I want to get out! –

- Fuck, how can you be so difficult. Just accept this favor. You get to take a drive with me for fucks sake. –

- Oh you're right, being in a car with a movie star totally erases the fact that I was almost killed tonight, adding the fact that I was completely humiliated in front of all of those people earlier – she said sarcastically.

- Hey, you – Inuyasha said while angrily grabbing Kagome's chin and forcing her to look at him.

Just as he was about to say some snappy comeback, he saw into the stranger's eyes and something about them made his heart and mind react in a strange way. This girl was going to change everything; maybe he didn't know it yet.

- What's your name? –

- That's none of your business –

- I said, what's your name? – he said getting angrier.

- It's Kagome – she said while finally getting out of his grasp and turning around to look out the window.

- Hmmm that's strange, somehow that name seems familiar –

- Well, I'm sure there are other Kagomes. –

- How old are you? Sixteen or something? –

- What? No. I'm twenty-one. – She said while giving him an annoyed look.

- Seriously? You don't look that age at all. You still look like a kid. –

- Oh yeah? And how old are you mister mature and wise man?

- I'm twenty-six. – He answered with a smirk.

- Oh, I thought you were sixty-five or something – said Kagome to get back at him.

Time went by and Kagome just wanted to get home as soon as possible. Inuyasha was staring at her and she felt really uncomfortable. To him, it was amusing teasing her and liked to see her reactions. When they began talking about random subjects, he was surprised to see how smart and educated Kagome was. She talked about feminism, about education and other stuff. Inuyasha was drawn to her, without noticing of course, and listened to her talk with a passion Inuyasha hadn't seen in many years. Then, just when they were almost at the shrine, the sound of a phone invaded the car.

- Boss, that American model is calling for you, should I put her on speaker? – The driver said with a loud voice. –

- Ok, put her through – Inuyasha answered.

- Inuyasha? Baby! I miss you so much already. Last night was amazing. When can we see each other again? – Said a women's voice that seemed to have a really bad Japanese accent.

- Hello Molly. I won't be seeing you again and please don't call – Inuyasha said and proceeded to tell the driver to cut the call.

Kagome blushed in anger while listening to the conversation and seeing Inuyasha treat the situation so casually. She finally understood what kind of man he was. She could guess that he had everything how we wanted it, including women. Treating them as garbage and using them to his convenience. That wicked guy was not someone who Kagome wanted to know.

- What are you jealous? – Inuyasha said with his famous smirk just when they had arrived and stopped in front of the shrine – You can accompany me tonight little kitten, I wouldn't mind having you underneath me. What do you say? –

- Never in this lifetime – Kagome said while getting really mad and slapping him really hard – I'm glad I won't see you ever again.

- What the fuck bitch? – He said while Kagome got quickly out of the car and ran up the stairs.

Inuyasha got out of the car too and instantly got hit by the rain. He followed Kagome up the stairs and grabbed her by the waist.

- Hey, give me your phone number and I'll let you go –

- I won't you jerk, let me go – Kagome said while pushing him a little and continuing her way up the stairs –

Inuyasha cursed as usual and got into his car. As the car started moving, Inuyasha told, or more like ordered, the driver to get the girl's cellphone number. The driver said: Consider it done.

Just tell me what I have to do,
To keep myself apart from you
All your colors start to burn

Authors note: Hi guys! Margo here. I hope you like the start of this story. It's going to have some twists and things I hope will keep you interested. I really would love if you could review and tell me if you love it, hate it, want me to keep going or whatever you want to I used the songs: One Caress from Depeche Mode and Take Shelter from Years and Years, to get inspired and also I included some of the lyrics in the story. I love mystery and the supernatural so don't find it strange to find some elements of it in this story in the future. Thank you so much for reading and if you take your time to review, I'll be even more thankful. Hope to see you around!