Inuyasha got out of the shower and cursed himself for being so weak and sleeping all night next to Kagome.
"Well almost all night." he said quiet. He left before she woke up. He didn't know how she'd react to him staying over night and more important, the strength of keeping his hands off her, warred at some point. The pleasure of staying there and hearing her breathe and knowing that she's safe, soon turned to torture, so he left her apartment quietly.
The phone rang so he went to pick it up.
"Yes. Inuyasha Hanyou speaking."
"…"
"What?"
Kagome slowly opened her eyes. She watched her hand for a second. "I could've sworn someone held my hand until minutes ago." she thought. Her head was still hurting. She lifted one hand and touched her hair. It was all dirty and covered in blood. She had to wash it, even if the nurse said she should avoid doing that. She rose off bed and with insecure paces she went straight for the shower.
After 15 minutes she was all done. Even the pain killer's effect warred off. She felt a little better, but her head ache was still bothering her. The phone rang so she went to pick it up.
"Yes,"
"Kagome it's me Inuyasha. I'm sorry I have to wake you up."
"No it's OK. I just took a shower."
"I'm afraid I have some bad news."
"What is it?"
"…"
"What? I'll meet you at my office as soon as I can."
"Shit" exclaimed Inuyasha hitting the wall with his fist. "Kikyou who did this to you?"
He wished he could cry, but he couldn't. The last events changed his feelings about his ex wife terribly. He was just sad and angry on that someone, responsible for what happened. In that moment Kagome entered the office.
"I'm sorry I'm late, I couldn't…"
She stopped when she saw him staring at her. His eyes were so sad that made her heart ache.
"What is it? Do I have something on my face?"
"Except the cuts, no. Actually you look beautiful." he said and then turned his back on her.
Kagome was surprised about his compliment, but she thought now it's not a good time to discuss this.
"I'm sorry about your lose. I can't imagine who would kill Kikyou."
Inuyasha turned to face her. He saw that her regrets were sincere. He felt so lonely and empty inside. Not because Kikyou died, she died for him the moment they broke up, but because his idea of love was just an illusion. The woman he used to love was a fake and now she was dead. Before he could realize what was happening, Kagome came near and wrapped her arms around him.
"I'm sorry you feel so lonely, I wish I could do for you what you did last night for me."
He opened his eyes wide in shock. He received her embrace, tough, it was like a bless after all the bad things that took place lately. He couldn't stop wondering tough how did she know about the fact that he stayed over night. After few minutes, in which they've abandoned in each other's embrace, Kagome took a step back. Inuyasha immediately regretted that move.
"Here." she said handing him something. " I think this is yours."
Inuyasha took the small object into his hands. It was a button from one of his shirts. It was now clear how did she know about him staying over night.
"I…umm…" he stuttered.
"Leave it this way. Thank you for staying with me."
"Hn" he nodded.
"Now what happened to Kikyou?"
"The police called me early in the morning. I went to the house and they didn't let me in. Something about ruining the evidences. I talked with one of the policemen and he told me that she was stabbed. I don't know any details. But we have a bigger problem." he added, watching herwith sad and tired eyes.
"What would be that?"
"Last night I went to see Kikyou."
"Nani? Why?"
"There's something I didn't tell you." he spoke turning towards the window. "It's about your accident."
"Mmy accident?" she stuttered surprised.
"Yes. I know who did it, that's why I went to see her last night."
Kagome reached for a chair. Her head ache rushed back and her heart started beating faster. This wasn't real, it couldn't be. Kikyou was the one who pushed her car out off the main road. Her aim was clearly to kill her, but ironically Kikyou was the one murdered that night.
She left her head fall in her palms and while rubbing her temples, she started at the floor. "How did I end up in this mess anyway?". Few weeks ago she had a peaceful life and now she was close to being killed, she couldn't defend properly her client, because she had feelings for him and worst of all, he'll probably be the first suspect in the murdering of his wife.
"Kagome, I can't tell the police where I've been last night. It'll ruin your reputation."
She rose her head amazed. He was in such trouble and he thought about her reputation?
"Are you…"
"Out of your fucking mind?" shouted Sesshoumaru entering the office, surprising both of them. "How the hell did you end up in this shit?"
"Sesshoumaru, don't start shouting before knowing the whole situation."
"What's to know. You're suspect number one in the case of Kikyou's murder. Is there anything else I should know?"
"I didn't do it" Inuyasha yelled back.
"I know that, damn it, but how are you going to prove it?"
"I can't" he whispered.
"Yes you can" added Kagome. "You have to tell the police where you been last night. It's a strong alibi."
"You two were together?" asked Sesshoumaru looking at both of them.
"It's not what you think." Inuyasha defended both of them "Kagome had an accident last night. Kikyou tried to kill her. So I took her home from the hospital."
"Oh that's just great, fucking great. They'll probably think you killed Kikyou out of revenge, they'll even question your relationship with your lawyer. You'll have to be prepared for every suspicion."
"Shit" cursed Inuyasha watching Kagome with helpless eyes. "I'm sorry I got you into this. They'll probably trash your name trough the mud and your career as a lawyer will be ruined for a period."
Kagome knew better. She knew that if a lawyer loses her reputation, it will never be completely established. People will always doubt her. Her boss will kill her.
"We have to prepare a declaration for the press. It's better this way than let them write what they suspect." Sesshoumaru spoke with coldness.
Kagome and Inuyasha agreed. They were in this mess together and they have to find a way to solve it. Losing their heads won't help with anything. Kagome repeated her speech in front of her boss,in her head, while Inuyasha sworn silently to avenge Kikyou's death. Even if he stopped loving her, that doesn't mean that he should act cold in front of her murder.
The press conference later that day brought to the surface what they feared worst. There were questions over questions. They didn' even had the time to answer them all. The fact that Inuyasha's family was well known, added with the curiosity of the juranlists. An then someone asked the milion dollar question.
"Inuyasha where were you last night when your wife was murdered."
He couldn't help but look at Kagome. She nodded and he approached the microphone and spoke
"My lawyer had an accident. My ex wife tried to kill her. I spent all night at her apartment, she wasn't feeling very well."
That was lame and Kagome knew that the press will eat them alive.
"Why would your ex wife do such thing? Are you involved with Mrs. Higurashi?" one asked.
Inuyasha started to lose his temper. These sharks had no respect for intimacy or for the fact that Kagome was injured last night. All they seemed to care was the fact that suspect number one in the Kikyou's murder, actually had good reason to kill her.
"You two get out of here" Sesshoumaru whispered to them. "I'll take care of this."
Inuyasha thanked him silently then took Kagome and went out of there. Few minutes later, he was holding Kagome in his arms while she cried.
"I'm sorry Kagome, this is a terrible mess. You're innocent in all this."
"Well...tell them that" she spoke hiccupping.
"They'll convince themselves when the police will find out who really killed Kikyou."
But the worst was still to come as they'll find out few days later, reading a newspaper.
Naniwhat
AN to:
Kagome's heart102 - thank you very much again. Your words make me want to continue this story. You'll have to be patient, cause it'll take a while to unravel the mystery of Kikyou's death.
