Unrelenting

~ Chapter Three~

Forbidden Contact Breeds Understanding

By Inuyashas Youkai

Saturday , came quickly as the week flew by within a blur during the busy overload that normally came within the promising young bachelor attorney just starting out underneath his brother's law firm . Although the profession wasn't his dream job but it was taken in stride , it paid the bills , and gave him a start to a fairly frivelous lifestyle, if he so desired. Though that wasn't his choosing as the young man perferred simplicity in it's truest form within all aspects of his life , which meant alot of his earnings went directly into the bank most times. All that his highrise apartment had was a couch , a recliner, a beanbag chair , a desk with his laptop on it, and a bed , with the norm kitchen but it held its signature red in color because for the longest it still held as his favorite color ..Even to him he couldn't fathom why it was always the hue that was felt at home with it just was.

Bringing his laptop to life ,and then clicking to his internet browser until his email messanger dinged , as it alerted him to his messages sent to him awaiting to be opened. Opening each one , finding most were junk mail, but a smirk apppeared on his face once he found that some of his group members were online. Deciding to start a conversation within the chat that had seemingly already begun , the man allowed his fingers to trail to the join button once a invite alert flashed across his screen.

Forevercursed29:Hello all whats up all ya sick ppls?

Loststray27: Sick ppl you must be talking between yourself once again aren't you?

Lonewolf28: hehe I talk to myself all the time , well at least the important part that always stands in attention to the ladies any takers LS or BAB ?

BadAssBitch30: ya know the funny farm called and they want their straight jacket back once you given up and finally realized that you are gay because no woman would be stupid enough to buy that pathetic line..

LostStray27: No kidding ya might have better luck over the other side of the fenceline , you know the one with stumps standing erect as far as you can see instead of waterholes to sink your nonexistant stub amongst.

Slydog28:hahahahahaha you guys are killing me ... Heya LS can I ask you something?

LostStray27: You just did ..? So why you feel the need to ask ?

Slydog28: Funny girl got jokes ..anyway since we are partners and all I have a favor to ask ..

LostStray27: and what would that be ?

~ Slydog28 sent private chat request to LostStray27 accept or deny~

~ Accept~

Slydog28: Look I know we aren't supposed to interact within our lives outside of the group but I need a friend to accompany me , and right now you are the closest to it I have ..Would you ?

LostStray27: Maybe so but we hardly speak to each other except in group , and yes it is a big no no..Besides how is that going to happen when I am still in confinement genius? Even if i could what is it for and why would you want me to I don't know want me to know about your real life ..I don't know if that would be a good idea..

Slydog28: Yes but I talk to you more than anyone in group or in my real life ..Surprisingly you know more about me than most do so you would be my obvious choice. You 'd be surprised what my brother could do to ensure that I attend this stupid thing I would rather not but I have to , and because I would rather go with someone I feel comfortable with ..Maybe not but who knows it might be good for you to get out some ,and for me to open up..Look it's just a friendship hangout like what we normally do with the others just a little closer to the truth as who we really are still..I want to be around someone who I can be myself when I go to these things so I don't go insane ..Oh to answer you question I have to get your word that this is just between us ..okay?

LostStray27:I promise but I am not sure if its a good idea for either of us , especially me I am already struggling through my life as it is ...I don't know if I want anymore added pressure ya know?

Slydog28: ...

Slydog28: Look I promise I won't force you to do anything your uncomfortable with just let me know

LostStray27: Fine I will do it but you never answered me what is it for?

Slydog28: you noticed that did ya ..Okay its a dinner party for prospective clients for my brothers law firm that I work under..I even buy you a dress for the event , my brother will take care of the rest but we could go and take you to pick it out after group ..K? We if you want you can still go under your alias name ..

LostStray27: Doesn't seem fair does it I will know yours but you won't know mine and gag! You will owe me one for this as I should've known ...I will have to have them double my dose so I won't fall asleep ..Damn you!

Slydog28: I knew I liked you for a reason and I anticipated that so anything in the future you need , consider it done ..So what do you do for a living I mean ?

LostStray27: I dabble ..I love dogs so I walk them I work at a club , and on my freetime I am a artist of sorts...

Slydog28: Dog's huh..Cool I have a couple Akita's The rest is kinda vague tho..

LostStray27: yea well I still don't know if this is such a good idea ..I mean it's not that your a bad person but ya know?

Slydog28: I know but I have to let someone in and why not be you

LostStray27: ... we can try it but if this goes wrong I am holding you responsible dog boy!

Slydog28: I accept cya tomorro in group

Slydog28: signed out

LostStray27: why you!

LostStray27: signed out

~ After group~

A older gentleman walked into the group at the end of the meeting , followed by Mrs Sato , the couselor's wife to escort the girl normally would be led to her secured confinement instead being ushered to the hummer awaiting outside with the arogant male impatiently sitting in it struggling within his suit, while his brother was inside working out the kinks in releasing his only close companion. Even now the lone male within the small confinments of the vehicle wasn't sure if what he was doing was a good idea , but something about the girl struck him stupid to say the least , and it had never happened before.

Being distracted from his thoughts to twin doors being opened at the same time as one was his brother , and the other being the girl holding his thoughts. Watching as she stumbled into the backseat as his brother swiftly took presence in the drivers seat, before taking off towards their destination. Soon a formal shop they regulary visited for these events came into view as they pulled into the vast parking lot to the place they held a charge account in , before pulling in and parking . Both males exited the vehicle while the girl struggled with the door until the younger male opened the door and held out his hand to help her out.

"I don't know how you talked me into this, but let get this over with so I can get back to my seclusion"

"Why do they confine you anyway? " The younger male whispered into her ears from behind

" Weren't you even listening in group?" the girl answered

" Of course I do but it still doesn't explain why?"

" because for what I say in group I cut myself, to stop the pain , so I don't feel no more ..I almost succeeded if it wasn't for the damn dog and those nosey kids !"

"haha scooby doo ! Love it ..Wait.. You don't mean you try to kill yourself ?"the male whispered as he helped her searching the racks for her, something to match his suit

" Yea well you can call it that if you want but I call it preservation of the human race why do we need one more looney tunes aimlessly corrupting the masses?" the girl affirmed before pulling a dress she liked from the pile that the young male presented her with

The girl walked with the dress in hand towards the dressing room before a string hand folded over hers as the male fell into step at her side. Resuming her pace after her shock , as the male stepped in behind her to pull her into a embrace from behind , before leaning into whisper into her ears.

"Before you give up on life , let me first be the first to show you otherwise..Promise me?"

"We'll see.."

"Nope not good enough ..."

"Fine I promise you..."

Recieving a nod , the girl went towards the door to the dressing room as she pulled off her hoodie , and baggy pants to slip on the speghetti strap dress that fell just above her knees, with matching crimson over coat ,and then pulled her hair into a sloppy bun with some fly away strands flowing down etching against her checkbones. Once she emerged from the dressing room the male discussing boring matters with his brother , his mouth fell to the floor as shock floored him as to her profound transformation , and what beauty she insisted on concealing. Watching the girl twirl around in a circle as onlookers whistled and catcalled their appreciation over the awe- inspiring display. Walking over to meet the godess standing in front of him before deciding to tease her as he led her to the register with her previous attire in a sack in one hand and hers in the other..

"Now you are really have to promise me , you know that don't you?"

"Why is that I did what I promised I came didn't I ?"

"Yes but I should've known beautiful , I should've known what exactly you were hiding from me in group...Maybe this might not be a good idea huh? You might have more than you bargained for when all said and done but enough to hold you in this life because I am not letting you go anytime soon...And that I promise you"

The trio had all gathered at the entrance of the hotel ballroom downtown to greet guests that the younger of the two brothers could definately live without . It seemed that all that entranced his attention was the jewel that swayed with prospective clients with a sigh, while trying to concetrate on his present conversation on a business merging. His brother soon broke into his daze when nudging him and telling him in not so may words that he should reaccompany his date for the evening. Without further pause or suggestion following his brothers request finally made it to the girl's side to cut in and take her within his arms.

"I meant what I said , you'll never be alone , if you'll let me ..By the way what is your real name? "

" I don't know but the name I was given when I was found is Hotaru "

"Well Hotaru I am Takeo , and if you'll allow me too I would like to be your reason to stay in this life"

" As crazy as this sounds ...I think I accept.." Hotaru spoke softly as Takeo's lips quickly found hers in a soft commanding kiss

"I will take that as a yes.."

"Indeed dog boy..."

'I will be your everything if it means to see you keep smiling , and I will do anything in my power to help you find the truth , and fight off what threatens your will to live ..I know its crazy but I think I am falling for you ..I feel like I have known you forever..'

Unfortunately Takeo doesn't realize yet how true his words rung as fact because he soon will know the hidden truth , finding that he has really known her soul for many lifetime's, and a fight he shall have to keep her.

TBC...