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I'm really glad I took the risk of publishing this story because so far I had a really good feedback from you guys!
So here's chapter 2! For those who do not know the music, it's called "The Greatest Story Ever Told", from Oliver James and it was the music who inspired this song! I highly recomend you guys to listen to it!
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Chapter 2 - The Greatest Story Ever Told
Inuyasha Taisho had attracted her attention as soon as she had stepped inside her brand new university 8 years ago, when she got accepted at Sengoku Jidai University. Good looking, owner of the deepest golden eyes she had ever seen and the cutest dog ears, he tried to appear calm and confident but deep down he was nothing more than a grown up child, who was unable to trust completely in anyone. Kagome had taught him what trusting in others meant, and what the meaning of true friendship was. They soon were inseparable and became best friends, though she knew deep down that she liked him in a different way.
Inuyasha's other best friend, Miroku Houshi, had fallen for Kagome's new best friend at the university, a girl named Sango that, as well as her, was studying to be a nurse. They were always together with Inuyasha and her, even though Miroku was a pervert and kept grabbing Sango. Kagome often told her best friend he was marking his position before the other male students, and Sango would always remind her that he did that to almost every other female woman nearby; still, Kagome understood from the beginning that her best friend and the lecherous boy were deeply involved and affected by each other, and that it was not a simple crush in each other. Proof was that they had ended up getting married after a few years.
They had classes in nearby buildings and would always get together at lunch and at breaks between classes. Their group was known in the campus and not only because of the members that composed it but also because of their discussions with each others. Inuyasha and his brother Sesshomaru, studying to be a lawyer, in his last year and pretending to earnback control of his father's renowned firm of lawyers, were both well known between the female population of Sengoku Jidai University. Still she could say that most of the rumors were exaggerated: Inuyasha did not "dive" under any girl in skirt that passed beside him and Sesshomaru wasn't as cold hearted as they said.
After meeting them, she realized that they were both deeply scared by their pasts: both had lost their common father a few months before she met them and both Inuyasha and Sesshomaru had already lost their mothers. He was the youngest and the "bastard", as he would often refer himself to be, only because he wasn't a full demon. How she hated to hear him say that! She had scolded him greatly for thinking that way about him and he had refrained from saying those things in front or near her.
Their group gained a new addiction the day they found the clumsy and airheaded Rin Nagasaki. She was in the same class of Inuyasha and was quickly accepted to the group; Kagome also noticed how the girl had been attracted by the "cold" Sesshomaru instantly and she couldn't blame her: the guy was a mature and taller version of Inuyasha, having the same eyes and silver hair, with his two stripes in each cheek and a proud blue moon at his front, due to his condition as a full demon. Rin was the only girl with whom Sesshomaru would lose his head and temper with, being pesky and talkative as she was, but in a good way. After the group gained Rin's presence, Sesshomaru opened up a little and became more talkative.
People now, after a few years and at the time Hiroyuki was born, were openly accepting both versions of demons (youkai) and half demons (hanyou); but by the time she was in the college and when she became pregnant, people still believed half demons weren't meant to be alive and were a shame to the demon population. Even today still some remain thinking in that way. In their group of friends however, there was no discrimination: demons, humans and half demons stood together sharing lunch and discussions between them.
Sesshomaru wanted to be a lawyer (he was graduating the year they started, but still came to school to have lunch with them, much to Rin's happiness) , Inuyasha and Miroku, both wanted to be doctors and Rin wanted to be a gynecologist at the time; Kagome and Sango, of course, were following their studies to became nurses.
Then, on their third year, Inuyasha met Kikyo Hoshiomi and Kagome's world turned around. She knew, when Inuyasha came one day saying he had someone to present her, with a huge grin on his face, she knew something was up. She merely didn't know what it was.
When she met the girl, at first she thought that Inuyasha had presented her because Kikyo did resemble her a little. But as soon as the word "girlfriend" came out of his mouth, she understood she had lost him; Inuyasha never called any of the previous girls he had been with by that name, so this one was really special to him. She tried to be polite to the girl, for his sake, but it seemed the girl didn't like her. And she soon found out why.
Inuyasha brought her and presented her to his group; everyone tried to accept her but found it impossible. The girl was snob, pretentious, a liar and a cunning viper as they soon figured out. Only Inuyasha didn't saw that, too much enchanted by her. She tried to turn him away from his friendship with Kagome with her lies, making him believe that Kagome didn't accept the hanyou he was; turned him against his friends and poisoned his mind against his brother, even accusing him of sexually harassing her. Sesshomaru hadn't even glanced at the girl more than two times before saying out loudly that the day he glanced at her with those kinds of intentions, he would much rather threw himself into a well. Inuyasha had taken that as an insult and turned his back on his brother; Sesshomaru almost killed him when he started talking about having Kikyo to marry him, when their graduation approached. Since that time, the relation between brothers had become thin and dangerously at the verge of breaking. They still spoke, after all they were brothers, but the relation wasn't "risk free".
As for Kagome, she watched her best friend drift away from her, seduced and entangled by Kikyo's lies. He didn't trust her anymore, and driven by Kikyo's words, he spent less and less time in Kagome's presence. Where she was, or even when she ended up being near him, Kikyo would simply appear and took him away from her presence. There were times when she swore he was trying to stay with her, to rebuilt their lost friendship… but in the end, she figured out it must have been a dream.
He spent less and less time with them to be with his girlfriend: no more lunch breaks or discussions over different subjects, at least with his presence. At the end of the year, when Kagome knew he was going to ask Kikyo to marry him, they had a fight and she had ended up telling him her true feelings, proclaiming how stupid she had been for believing he would notice. She warned Inuyasha about how deceived he was but he paid her no mind. And she was ready to let go after that. At least, until that night…
She could still clearly see how it all had happened, as if it had been yesterday…
"She was sitting in one of the ballrooms corners, dressed in a Greek styled deep blue long dress, her black long hair pulled into a matching hairstyle and in curls, and light make up that merely deepened her eyes, as Sango had said; she was watching Miroku and Sango, in a long sleeved purple dress, dancing to the sound of the music together. She was smiling at how lost in their own world they seemed and chuckled when Miroku's hand dived for Sango's rear. Her friend simply grasped it, without letting go of his other hand, and pulled it to her waist.
- He'll never learn, will he…? – said a voice, from behind her.
When she turned, Inuyasha was standing near her, in a tuxedo, looking as gorgeous as ever. She had to force her eyes away from him, to keep herself from drooling.
- I thought you were with your girlfriend…
- She went to the bathroom.
- That didn't seemed to stop you from jumping into her a few weeks ago… - she answered in a cold tune.
- That's low, Kagome…
- Low? – she answered, surprised and sarcastically. – Now I'm low…? This just keeps getting better and better…
- I didn't say that!
- I don't even know why I'm talking to you. Now, if you'll excuse me… - she said, raising herself up. - I'd better get moving or I'll be humiliated once more by your paranoiac girlfriend… or by you!
- Kagome…
- I already forbade you from speaking my name… also your girlfriend might not appreciate it. She might end up thinking that we've returned to being friends once more and she might want to turn my life into a bigger hell than it already is!
- Where are you going? – he asked, suddenly sounding angry too and making a move to follow her.
- None of you business… Stay away from me! - she shouted back, leaving in the direction of the bar. She spotted Rin, happily dancing with Sesshomaru who didn't seem much enthusiastic about it but was cooperating. For a brief moment, she could swear she had seen him smile a little but she wasn't sure.
That only contributed to leave her in an even worst mood: everyone seemed to find the person they liked and had the chance to be with it. Why couldn't she?
She hadn't seen Inuyasha again until much later and after a few drinks. She was trying to leave the party but someone grabbed her when she approached the door to leave.
- What…?
- I want to dance. – he stated before pulling her with him till the middle of the crowd. He stank of alcohol.
- Inuyasha…? I'm not Kikyo… - she said, while trying to keep her balance due to the speed he was pulling her. He clearly already had had his dose of alcohol but she wouldn't allow herself to be confounded with another person. Specially Kikyo.
- I know who you are! – he shouted at the same time he locked his arms around her waist and she collided against his chest almost in the middle of the dance floor. She gasped. It had been months since she had been close to him and now they were too much close.
- Inuyasha, let go of me.
The music changed and another melody had started to play. She recognized it immediately and cursed her bad luck.
- Oh no…
- What?
- This song.
- You know what it is?
- Yeah. It's called "Greatest Story Ever Told", from Oliver James.
- … Sounds nice…
- Inuyasha please let me go! You're drunk…
- Kagome… - he pleaded her and she closed her eyes, in despair. Why was he getting so close, when he would only end up going so far from her again? Couldn't he see he was only going to hurt her once more?
She tried to break free once more but Inuyasha placed his head in her shoulder, though he was much taller than her and sighed happily as he swayed awkwardly at the sound of the music.
Thank you for this moment
I gotta say how beautiful you are
- You look beautiful… like a princess…
She couldn't help the giggles that overcame her at the sound of the drunken cheerfulness in his voice.
- A princess? Do you realize how crappy you sound?
- Perhaps I do… but you do look… beautifullllll…
- Stop it, ok? Can you let me go, now? Your fiancée may appear and I don't want any more problems with her than I already have.
- She won't appear...
- What?
- She's not here anymore.
- How do you know?
- I took her home. She said she wanted to go…
- Oh… well, that doesn't mean a thing. Anyone who sees us like this can tell her and then what?
- "Then what" what? Can't I dance with my best friend?
Of all the hopes and dreams I could have prayed for
There you are
Kagome's heart seemed to shrink a little and she allowed her head to rest against his chest.
- You see? Isn't it more comfortable like this?
- Stupid… - she mumbled against his torso as he giggled. He smelled the same to her, despite the alcohol in his breath: strong and sweet and…
- Hey, isn't that the aftershave I gave you on your birthday last time?
- What about it?
- You still wear it?
- Every day, why?
- … Nothing…- she said, a little smile creeping up her face. She quickly scolded herself; what was she getting happy for? She was only hurting herself more and more…
If I could have one dance forever
I would take you by the hand
They remained in silence, listening to the music. She could hear how fast and also steadied his heart beat and decided to break the silence between them.
- It's been a while since we've been… well, able to talk…
- Yeah…
- And that you've called me that…
- What?
- Your best friend… I really thought I wasn't anymore in charge of that post…
More silence.
- So… how've…
- I missed you… - he said, interrupting her.
- Wh… what?
- I missed you… - he mumbled against her hair, his arms closing more against her waist. – I miss you so much…
She tried to hold her tears. Was he thinking about Kikyo? For a moment Kagome had thought maybe he was talking about her and then…
- Kagome… I miss you…
Tonight it's you and I together
I'm so glad
That I'm your man
It had been that phrase, the simple and pleading way in which he had said her name that triggered the current of emotions that overcame her and that crushed all the walls she had raised. Silently, she held on to him more tightly, as if at any moment his presence, this moment would disappear.
- I'm here now…
And if I lived a thousand years you know, I never could explain
The way I lost my heart to you, that day
But if destiny decided I should look the other way
Then the world would never know
The greatest story ever told
And did I tell you that I love you tonight?
They continued dancing, forgetting all about the world outside, about Kikyo, about their recent fights, and slowly kept swaying to the rhythm of the song, until Inuyasha began to kiss her neck surprising her. She was suddenly afraid, not knowing what he was doing.
- Inuyasha…
- Schh… it's ok… - he said, between kisses. She trembled in his arms, as a result of his sweet caress.
- No, it's not… I'm not Kikyo…
- I know… but I want this… - he said, now ravaging at her earlobe. Kagome almost fell down since her legs turn to jelly. She could feel herself losing it in that sea of dangers and she had already felt how excited Inuyasha was. She could already imagine where she might end up, if she didn't stop him already.
-Inuyasha… - she panted, making him lift his eyes and lock them with hers, giving her time to breath properly.
I don't hear the music
When I'm looking in your eyes
But I feel the rhythm of your body
Close to mine
He lifted his hands and caressed her cheek, stopping their dance. Then he said, without ever taking his eyes from hers, in a deep and also strange voice, too much stead for the state he was in, that Kagome hadn't ever heard before:
- You're Kagome…I know… and your eyes are beautiful… so brown… so warm…
She didn't see him; she merely felt his lips upon hers and became unable to speak as Inuyasha sweetly and dearly kissed and ravished her mouth, exploring every inch and corner of it.
It's the way we've touched
That sins me
It's the way we'll always be
Your kiss, your pretty smile you know I'd die for
Oh baby, you're all I need
She couldn't think properly. Something in her mind reminded her that he was drunk, that he had Kikyo, that it was wrong… but the sense of belonging, of rightfulness, of safety coming from the man in front of her made her forget everything else and escalate the kiss to a much hungrier one.
And if I lived a thousand years you know, I never could explain
The way I lost my heart to you, that day
But if destiny decided I should look the other way
Then the world would never know
The greatest story ever told
And did I tell you that I love you
Just how much I really need you
Did I tell you that I love you tonight?
She remembered leaving the prom with him, still locked in his lips. She didn't remember much of the drive to his home, but she knew that she was the one who drove and that she had problems in doing so, since he was so impatient and barely kept himself off her.
He carried her to his bedroom, hungry for her as she was for him. He would often let her name out of his mouth, in a desperate pant and moaning.
Tonight?
She had lost her virginity with the man she loved, either it was wrong or right, and it had been perfect. And when both had reached the same perfect place, it had been her name that he shouted, not Kikyo's. Of course that, at the time, she barely registered it as she took a plunge in a sea of happiness and pleasure.
When they were both laid side by side, and Inuyasha was asleep, the meaning of what she had done had struck her with such a force that she had to run to the bathroom and weep in silence, so that she wouldn't wake him up.
In silence, and after calming down she got out of the bathroom, dressed herself and sat near his window, in the couch, thinking while she took in all his naked figure. She knew that what had happened had been a once in a lifetime opportunity. She knew it had been wrong, that she shouldn't have done it… Inuyasha wouldn't even remember in the morning probably…
What was she hoping to get by this way? His love? He loved Kikyo… he had just been too drank tonight to say who was who…there was no place for her in his life… Kikyo had stolen the place she had once dreamt of occupying…
And if I lived a thousand years you know, I never could explain
The way I lost my heart to you, that day
But if destiny decided I should look the other way
Then the world would never know
The greatest story ever told
And did I tell you that I love you
Just how much I really need you
Did I tell you that I love you tonight?
When the daylight awoke Inuyasha, Kagome was nowhere to be found. She had gotten out before him waking up, so that she didn't have to face him. She had left him a note, explaining how she had brought him drunk home and that he had been so drunk he had undressed himself on the way to his bedroom. She never once referred to their night, seeing as she believed he would be too drunk to even remember it at all and she told him that bringing him home had been the last favor she had and would do to him. She also had bid him farewell and that she hoped he would be happy in the path he would take. And she never saw him again…"
It was shortly after that night, that Kagome found out by Sesshomaru that Inuyasha and Kikyo were going to the US, both to pursue a specialization. She never had asked what Inuyasha wanted to pursue but she had other preoccupation to attend to. She had been accepted and started working as a nurse in the Shikon No Tama Hospital, as she had always dreamed of and she would not concern herself with persons that she unlikely would see again.
Some weeks after the start of her work, she found out she was two months pregnant with Inuyasha's child and it seemed like the world had crashed on her. How could she have gotten pregnant? Was she that stupid? How could she have forgotten about using protection?
Her grandpa offered her the single choice she would never resort to, after they found out that the child would be half-demon: abortion. She was angry with him for a long time and only after seeing her grandpa's face after Hiroyuki's birth did she forgave him completely.
During her 9months of pregnancy, she saw the bonds between her and her friends grew deeper and stronger: Miroku and Sango, Sesshomaru and Rin… all had been by her side and had taken care of her like a sister, especially Sesshomaru, who protected her and her son with the utmost of the cares.
Seemed impossible yet that the "cold hearted" Sesshomaru from the academy time ended up turning into the best manly figure Hiroyuki could ever had asked for, in his father's absence.
His relationship with Kagome ended up placing him as Hiroyuki's father at the eyes of other people, role which he had no troubles to act at all. He would often tell her that she could put his name on her son's ID, since he was a legitimate Taisho. Kagome would often tell people who asked about her son's father to keep their noses in their own businesses and leave hers alone; she had no trouble in doing so as she firmly believed no one else more needed to know what concerned her son.
Still, Sesshomaru Taisho, the calm, composed and brilliant lawyer that sat in front of her would often lose his head whenever he was near his nephew. It was that or whenever the matter involved Rin: those were the two most powerful things to make Sesshomaru go nuts.
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