Ch.9 – Youko vs. Shorin
Kagome looks as though she's about to cry. Suichi gently tugs her closer and hugs her. "I'm sorry Kagome." She tries to slip out of his embrace but he just tightens his grip. "Please Kagome, don't shut me out." –May I? –Not right now Youko.- -But I want to talk to her Red.- -In a few minutes.- "Please don't shut me out Kagome." He repeats. "I'm sorry about what you've been through. I promise I won't let anything like that happen again. Just please give me a chance?"
"… Suichi I –"
"Suichi if your demon friend has taken her I'll –" Corin bursts into the room. He stops mid-sentence as he finds Kagome is Suichi's room, hugging him. "What are you doing out of your room?"
"… Um…" Kagome seems to be at a loss for words.
"We're just talking. You have rudely interrupted our conversation and entered my room uninvited. I would appreciate it if you would please leave." Suichi's eyes flash gold before returning to their normal green.
"But you're hugging her!" Corin points out the obvious.
"… I'm going to ask you nicely to please leave in order to avoid unwanted confrontation." His eyes quickly flash gold again.
"You –"
"Please…" Kagome cuts him off, sensing the rise in the demonic energy flooding the room. "Just go Corin."
"But Kagome –"
"I said go!" She glares at him. Corin turns around and walks out of the room without another sound.
-I love her- Youko smirks as her watches Corin leave the room. "Kagome?"
"Suichi I –"
"Where's Kagome!?" Shorin nearly breaks down the door.
-I'll kill him.- Youko growls, holding Kagome closer.
"Kagome!" Shorin scolds, pulling her away from Suichi and holding onto her.
"…Shorin?"
"I was going to take you out today, remember?"
-What?!- Youko snaps. –Is there competition?!-He glares at the human holding Kagome. –I shall smite thee.-
"… um…" Kagome slowly removes Shorin's hands from her person. "No."
"You don't remember?"
"No, I don't."
"I was going to take you out for tacos. But I guess since you've forgotten your promise I'll just go get a drink with Nora and try to forget how heartbroken I am that you would forget about me…" Shorin starts to slowly walk out of the room.
-That's right, leave. You've been rejected.- -Youko, that's not nice.- -Since when do I care Red?-
"No… please…" Kagome grabs Shorin by the arm, pulls him over and hugs him. "I'm sorry."
-WHAT!?- Shorin hugs her in turn, he looks over at Suichi and smirks, making Youko snap inside. –He's dead.-
"I would feel better if you'd go out with me tonight?" Shorin asks in a sad tone.
"… Well you did say that I promised. I don't remember it, but a promise is a promise." Kagome slowly turns to Suichi, letting go of Shorin. "I'm sorry Suichi."
"Kagome?"
"Yes Shorin?"
"I suggest you change into something for dancing."
"We're… going dancing?" Kagome perks up.
"Depends on the time. But tacos first."
"Tacos!" Kagome is immediately out the door, down the hall and shutting the door to her room behind her.
As soon as she's gone Suichi's eyes immediately turn gold as Youko becomes upset. "I was having a very important conversation with her." His voice is cold, laced with anger.
"Sorry, I couldn't help but notice that you were trying to steal my girl. But don't worry, I'll make sure to stop your conversation earlier next time." Shorin turns to walk away.
"I will not yield to a human. I will kill you within a moments notice if given the opportunity, so I suggest you watch your back."
Shorin just waves at him as he walks out of the room. About an hour later Youko watches them through Suichi's bedroom window, bristling with every move. Kagome runs out in a small pair of jeans and a black shirt with a slit at the top, the collar open to see a small, silver chain around her neck. She runs over to Shorin, jumping into his arms with a smile on her face. He laughs as he catches her and spins her around before leading her to his car, his hand around her waist. He looks back, making eye contact you Youko. He smirks at the fox before making sure Kagome's in the passenger seat, getting in the driver's seat and driving off.
-How DARE he!- Youko snaps. –What a foolish mortal to come between me and my future mate!- He grabs hold of the window pane and rips it upwards, nearly ripping the window out. –That's it! I'm following them!- -No.- -Don't you dare turn on me Red!-Youko snarls. –That girl is ours'!- - I agree that I like Kagome a lot myself and that I'd prefer to be the one to take her out. However, stalking them will only satisfy Shorin.- -Then what do you suggest we do Red?- -I'm sure we can find a way to be a lot more exciting then Shorin…- -Really?-Youko becomes curious. –think Youko, how can we win her in a way Shorin can't?- -Ah, I know a few things…-
Kagome and Shorin return a few hours after sunset, slowly pulling up beside the curb near the bottom of the steps. Shorin slowly opens the passenger door for Kagome and Youko notices her sleeping in the passenger seat; this time from Kagome's bedroom window. –Aw.- He watches as Shorin shakes her awake. –I'd prefer to carry her up the stairs if she's sleeping.- -And wake her up later.- Youko smirks. His grin gets wider as he watches Kagome protest in being woken up. –She would not be whining if it were me.- Kagome lazily gets up and trudges up the steps, Shorin following slowly behind her. Kagome slowly opens the door to her room…
