Chapter 4
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Tokio Hotel Cutie: haha like moving mountains? You'd have to explain to me cause I don't see it J
Did I ever do anything that was this cruel to you?
Did I ever make you wonder who was standing in the room?
You made yourself look perfect in every way
So when this goes down I'm the one that will be blamed
Your plan is working so you can just walk away
"And?"
"I promise to shine your perfect shoe collection."
Kikyo stood in front of a sitting Kagome after having to make a complete U-turn once again when her cousin had called her. Half of her had the mind to just leave the girl to deal with it all on her own but Kagome was family, and if this didn't stop now who knew what would happen.
"You need to not push me away again. You can't just cut the help line that was offered and expect it to come back willingly again."
"I know," Kagome sighed hoping that she'd still be willing to help her. "But it's hard you know."
"You know I still don't ever remember saying it was going to be easy. You just have to want it enough. Now look can you honestly see yourself living your life, or lack-there-of, like this in the future."
Kagome shook her head, "Part of me still doesn't want to leave him."
"That's probably just the heart," Kikyo said. "That's why we came with a brain, cause imagine humans walking around listening to there hearts only. We'd have fallen to our self-induced demise centuries ago."
Kagome nodded, her brain knew this is what's best for her sanity but her heart was desperately trying to rebel. She was going to have to muster all the inner strength she had previous to this whole mess. How she was going to do it, she had no idea.
"How am I supposed to do anything if I don't even know where he is?" She asked.
"For now it's about getting back the old you." Kikyo said.
A bit of hope bubbled inside her at the prospect of getting back the part of herself she'd lost. Kagome missed the old her, how outgoing, and lively she used to be. Sesshoumaru had been draining all of that out of her and it was just now she began to fully realize it. Smiling to herself Kagome looked up at her cousin as the older woman continued to ramble on about what they had to get done before evening turned to night.
Kagome didn't pay much attention to what she was saying though. Her mind was too focused on what she would do once she got her life back. Sesshoumaru wanted to play her than fine she'd play the game. But she was determined to win. Changing into a pair of skinny jeans and a white fitted tank Kagome pulled her hair into a loose ponytail.
Kikyo had yet to do the things she wanted to get done that day due to Kagome, who almost laughed out loud when she threatened to make her sit in the back seat.
"It was a one time thing." Kagome said.
"And I seriously mean it Kag's you touch this wheel and I'll personally leave you on the road."
Kagome rolled her eyes as she hopped into the passenger side. Pressing the button to pull the top back she curled her legs underneath her. Kikyo smiled as she noticed a small spark of the old Kagome coming back. Now to just turn that into a full flame.
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They'd been in the car for a few hours now and Kagome didn't mind one bit. She embraced the carefree feeling as the wind rushed through her hair and tickled against her skin. The radio was blasting some song she didn't know but bopped her head to anyway.
"Look Kikyo," Kagome said sticking her arm out. "It's the wave."
Kikyo burst out laughing; "Seriously, you need to get out more Kag's."
"Thank you." She said turning to look at her cousin.
"Hey it's the least I could do since we barely hang you know. Besides your family."
Kagome smiled as she continued to take in the scenery around her. It was nearing night now and the lights that lit up Tokyo were beautiful. It'd been so long since she'd gotten to just simply enjoy things like this.
"Hey how far does Inuyasha live anyways?" Kagome almost shouted over the roar of other cars.
"Well it's not far but you know you and Sesshoumaru don't exactly live near the main part of the city."
Kagome figured that was right, they did live a bit off from everything. Even her mother's shrine was closer than where they were. Kagome wondered why Sesshoumaru had chosen a house so far away, beautiful as it was. 'Probably so he could fool around better.' A voice inside her head said, but Kagome made it shut up. She wasn't going to focus too much on that. Right now this was just about her.
Kagome gasped; "This is it!" She screamed turning up the volume on the radio. "Weeeeeeee are fighting dreamers!! Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na! Fighting dreamers!"
"Oh my god." Kikyo moaned resisting the urge to duck down in her seat. She was the one driving after all.
Car's going by began to honk at the singing girl. Kagome grinned as she waved at them enjoying this feeling of freedom.
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They pulled up outside of a fairly decent apartment. Kagome could hear a couple screaming in the background. She glanced to Kikyo apprehensively.
"Don't worry it's not as bad as it sounds," she said. "I thought you knew him."
"I know his name." She clarified.
"Oh ok well trust me he's not as brash, rude, arrogant, and immature as he seems."
"Oh goody." Kagome muttered under her breath.
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"Who are you?" Inuyasha said once he'd opened the door.
Kagome took in the appearance 0f Sesshoumaru's half brother. Long slightly dull silver hair, golden eyes and a fierce scowl on his face. He certainly didn't look pleasant Kagome concluded.
"Real nice Inuyasha." Kikyo said pushing past him and into the room.
Kagome followed after, not sure she wanted to be alone in the presence of someone who reminded her so much of Sesshoumaru.
"She's my cousin Kagome, you know the one I told you I had to go see before I came over here."
Kagome watched as Kikyo searched through his cabinets unashamedly.
"Well why's she here now?" He asked glaring at Kagome.
She narrowed her eyes right back at him. 'Rude much.' "Find something you like?" She asked.
"Pfff, doubt it." He said giving her the once over.
"Jackass."
"Crack-whore."
"Butt-munch."
"Hey!" Kikyo shouted. "Behave yourselves your embarrassing me. Butt-munch?"
"It popped up first." Kagome said turning her blushing face away.
"Anyways," Kikyo turned to Inuyasha. "Kagome's going to be with us tonight."
Inuyasha glared but didn't argue. "Yea well than just let me go throw something on."
Kagome moved to stand beside Kikyo who was munching on a bag of chips.
"Um, Kikyo?" she started a questioning look in her eyes. "What do you mean going."
"Club, don't tell me you forgot."
Kagome groaned; "No but I was hoping you did."
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Kagome was much more subdued in the car now that Inuyasha was there. They'd fought over who got to sit in the front seat, Kagome reasoning that since she'd ridden in the front seat she should be able to again and Inuyasha whining that she'd already gotten her turn. Finally Kikyo annoyed at it all had forced both into the back.
Both stayed on their own side occasionally throwing glares each others way. Kikyo didn't let their mood affect her as she hummed to the music.
"Oi! What the hell is that!" Inuyasha shouted.
"Oh my god." Kagome said putting her hands over her ears.
He glared at her before turning back to Kikyo. "Huh?"
"Its opera Inuyasha not something I'd expect you to appreciate."
"It's annoying is what it is. Turn it off!"
"You can't just tell her what to do!" Kagome screamed irritated at his obnoxious behavior.
"Why the hell not? Who was talking to you?"
"You are right now!" She said a challenging smirk on her face.
Inuyasha huffed but left it at that, choosing to cross his arms and glare heatedly out at the passing buildings.
"Ey this ain't the way to the club." He said after awhile.
"I know," Kikyo said. "But Kagome needs clubbing clothes."
Inuyasha snorted shooting Kagome a nasty look. "Good luck with that." He said.
Kagome knew she should just ignore his immature behavior but she couldn't help it. She gave him the dirtiest look she could muster while sticking out her tongue. Frightening thing it was, so much so that Inuyasha burst into laughter. Kagome pouted, disappointed that it didn't have the effect she wanted.
"Why can't I go the way I am?" Kagome asked.
Both started laughing at that.
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Kagome and Kikyo hopped out of the car once they found a small little store.
"Look for anything flashy and quick." Kikyo said beginning to pick dresses off the wracks.
Kagome planned on doing the exact opposite. She went through the racks picking up mostly casual things. She hadn't been looking for more than a minute before she was being dragged off to a corner at the back of the store.
"Here try these." Kikyo said shoving three dresses into her hands.
"Where's a dressing room." Kagome asked her eyes beginning to scan the store for one.
"Not enough time just strip and try them."
Her eye's bulged; "Are you crazy!"
"No, and there's barely anyone here come on hurry up."
A very, very reluctant Kagome stripped before quickly tugging a dress onto herself.
It took five more before they found a short sparkly purple number that came down to mid thigh. It hung loosely on her while still managing to hug the necessary areas.
"Great come on." Kikyo began to tug on her arm.
"Wait I have to change back." Kagome protested trying to get out of the dress.
"No we'll just plop you onto the register, no worries."
"Kikyo!" Kagome whispered harshly.
Kikyo began pulling an unwilling Kagome towards the check out area. Kagome dug her feet into the floor her heels making a squeaking sound as Kikyo continued to drag her onward.
"You're only drawing more attention to yourself." She stated.
The man at the register stared at the two girls approaching with a questioning look on his face. 'You find the oddest females on this side of the city.' He thought.
"Hey yea the tag thingy is near her butt so just stick your device near it."
Kagome's eyes widened at what that could have implied. And she had a feeling Kikyo knew it to considering the grin on her face. The mans eyes widened as a blushing Kagome turned around and he scanned the tag with the portable scanner.
"Thank you!" Kikyo shouted throwing the money at him and hurrying out of the store.
"It's about time." Inuyasha scowled as they got back to the car.
"Hey!" Kagome said noticing he now occupied the passenger seat. He stuck his tongue out at her in smugness.
"Oh real mature."
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As they got closer to the club Kagome began to hear the loud pulsing music. She released her hair from its ponytail letting it flow down her back in soft waves as she looked at the long line of people waiting to get in. She wondered how they were going to get past all those in lines and then the sour faced bouncers by the door.
Inuyasha provided that answer as he pushed past every one and loudly declared his name. Apparently the Taisho name was powerful no matter which brother it came from Kagome thought.
She tugged at the bottom of her dress looking around at all the different people in the place. It was decorated quite tastefully, dark walls and red chairs and couches were in random places. Disco balls hung from the ceiling setting off a beautiful glow as the DJ pumped out the music from above.
Kagome who had been more than a little hesitant at first allowed herself to relax as she made her way to the bar. She managed to climb onto the stool without revealing her 'business' to much of the whole club as she looked at the drink assortments they had on the wall.
"What can I get ya pretty lady?" The bartender asked. He held a tiny shot glass in his hands.
"What makes you think I want a shot?" She asked nodding her head at the glass.
He looked down at it before smiling at her. "Cause you look like a fun girl."
Kagome laughed at his blatant flirting.
"I'm not exactly on the singles list." She said not wanting to lead the guy on. He seemed nice.
"Really," He said looking around. "I don't see you with nobody. Sure you aren't trying to get rid of me?"
"Thought you were going to get my order."
She said feeling a little uneasy at the obvious attention he was giving her. Just because Sesshoumaru was probably being unfaithful didn't mean she had to do the same.
"Can I just have a rum and coke on the rocks?" Kagome asked.
When he'd left she turned on her seat to find where Inuyasha and Kikyo were. She spotted a flash of silver hair on one of the red couches near the VIP area and figured that's where he was. A sudden swoosh of air had her spinning around in her seat and Kagome had to grab onto the glass bar to stop the stool.
"Don't think I didn't see that." A grinning Kikyo announced as she ignored the extra stool choosing to sit on the glass bar instead.
"See what?" Kagome asked trying to push the girl off, honestly what was she doing; didn't she notice how short her skirt was?
"You and mister bartender over there." She said pointing her finger at the man who was now taking the orders of a couple of more wealthy looking people who had just sat down.
"It's rude to point," Kagome slapped her hand down. "And there was no me with anyone he was taking down my order."
"Trust me he wanted to take more than just that." Kikyo said leaning over the glass so she could scoop out ice from the buckets.
"Kikyo! In case you forgot I'm in a-"
"F'd up relationship."
Kagome sighed knowing she wouldn't get through to Kikyo. If she thought she was right than she refused to listen to anybody else's opinions.
"Hey why aren't you with Inuyasha?"
"He's over there grinding on some whore or other. I'll get mine when its time." She said pointing to another side of the room where indeed he was.
Kagome sat shocked; "But." She turned around searching for where she'd previously seen a flash of silver. There it was again, she turned back to where Kikyo had pointed out Inuyasha and there he was. Her heart sped up as the possibility of who that other silver hair could belong to.
"You ok?" Kikyo asked jumping down from where she sat. "You look like some guy just slapped you in the face with a-"
"Sesshoumaru's here." She blurted out.
"Where?" Kikyo asked her eyes scanning the crowd of dancing people.
"He's on the other side of the dance floor."
Kikyo's eyes widened as she spotted him. There in the far corner sat Sesshoumaru amongst four other men. Though it seemed they were keeping their respectable distances from the intimidating man. Kagome watched as he sat relaxed looking as if he himself owned the club. His lids drooped over the golden pools of his eyes but Kagome knew better. He was taking in everything and everyone.
"Go to him." Kikyo said beginning to push Kagome off her seat.
"No!" Kagome shouted causing some people to look over at her. She wasn't ready to see him, not yet. Her heart felt like somebody was doing a very wrong version of the cha-cha slide on it. And in her eyes that pain showed itself, but Kikyo wasn't letting her off the hook any time soon.
"Yes," She said. "You can't let him rule your heart this way. Prove you can be more than what he ever thought."
"Kikyo I-"
But before she could finish Kikyo had shoved her out onto the dance floor. Kagome froze as bodies bumped and grinded past her prone form. She looked back over at Kikyo who had a determined look set on her face. Taking in a deep breath of air she began making her way towards where he sat. His golden eyes flashed and landed on her, heart clenching Kagome ducked behind a man.
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Inuyasha came up behind Kikyo wrapping his arms about her waist.
"What are you watching?" He asked.
"A possible train wreck." She answered.
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The guy began moving against her and Kagome only half paying attention went with it watching Sesshoumaru from the corner of her eye. But he wasn't looking her way. He held in his hand the same uniquely designed high-quality camera phone she'd worked hard to get him for his birthday. Kagome followed with her eyes the direction in which he was pointing it.
Angry tears pricked at the corner of her eyes.
"Hey whoa lady if you don't want to dance I get it just don't cry." The guy said holding up his hands and backing away from her slightly.
"No it's not," She started shaking her head. "You know what." The impulse she'd tried to suppress broke free and grabbing the front of his shirt she pulled him to an area of the dance floor where she was sure that Sesshoumaru wouldn't be able to miss her.
The music changed to a slightly faster beat and Kagome moved her hips to it making sure there was as little distance between them as possible. She felt it the instant his eyes turned to her but she didn't stop. He grabbed her hips as she turned and threw her arms over his head, her back pressed against his chest.
Sesshoumaru growled as he watched Kagome rub her hind against the other man's crotch area obviously not noticing his reaction to her constant grinding. His eyes followed her slender fingers, unwrapping from his neck and moving through her wavy locks.
'How dare she fraternize in front of this Sesshoumaru'
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