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Forgotten

Chapter Ten: Kissing and Finding Friends

By: Ashley Shauf

All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Koga Ookami was Chance Broadwin. He was a survivor, who managed to deal with all the distress from the multiple deaths. He knew about this murder, he'd experienced it second-hand before, and he was doing it again but with a lesser relationship. I wasn't sure how to react, I just sat there, shocked, before hugging him tightly.

The scenery passed in a blur before my eyes but I wasn't paying attention. It was getting dark out already, since we waited a while to make the decision to leave as well as the long drive here. My mind was focused on Koga and everything he used to be, his past, that he had let go of but never completely moved on from. We went from city views to country pastures. The rural land that laid before me was of his home land. The car came slowing down and pulled into a dirt driveway. He turned the ignition off and we sat, in silence, in the car for a little.

"My cousins, Bankotsu and Hiten, still live here. They took over the place as soon as they could, since my Aunt and Uncle bought it. They kept it because Banks and Hiten loved it so much but the devastation drove them away when the boys become older. The two decided to share the house throughout the college years." He explained.

It was obvious that we'd be staying with them for a couple of days. Some of my luggage was packed, and Koga had packed as well. I couldn't imagine that the police station had agreed to let Koga actually take me to meet his family and stay with them, but I couldn't imagine him telling anybody either. Koga liked to play dangerous games, with fire, and he knew that he would always win. I nodded and followed him as he got out. He warned me that the cousins were partiers, so I was sure to bring my sexy clothes. At least I'd get to wear the outfits, I figured.

The house was well kept and nice. Koga walked right up to the front door and knocked. A good looking man with indigo eyes and dark hair answered the door, with a bottle of Black Velvet in his hand. It was obvious that good looks ran through the blood in the family. His shirt was off, exposing a lovely set of abs, and behind him a younger male appeared, slightly less muscular and not quite as cute. The alcohol seeped off the men from the consumed amount, although they looked perfectly fine. Tolerance builds up, I guess.

"Hey guys, I told you I'd be up. Well, I tried to. I left a message on the voicemail, I'm not sure if anybody got it or not. Anyway, my friend and I are going to be staying with you guys for a couple of days just to catch up on some things from my past." Koga explained, without saying hello.

The older male's eyes narrowed. "Why would you want to catch up on that?"

"It's important, to save a life Banks." Koga replied without hesitation. The man, Bankotsu, glanced over at me and his eyes trailed over my form but eventually rested on my eyes, unwavering and scaring me a little."Friend, huh? So does that mean she's taken or not? Does she work with you with your whole police thing?"

"Something like that. And she's my friend, back off." He rolled his eyes before pushing his way in. Despite the stale smell of alcohol the place was as clean as could be, which surprised me. I could feel the eyes on me but ignored them as I followed Koga, who was carrying our bags, up the stairs and to a room. The walls were a pale blue and the carpet was a dark grey. Trophies and pictures were everywhere, looking as if the room hadn't been touched. "I can't believe they kept it the same. It's surprising, they never tampered with these memories." He acknowledged as he picked up a dusty trophy. "Star QB, every since midgets except for the first half of ninth grade, when coach tried to play favorites but that was quickly demolished. That was the last year that I actually spent with my family, ninth grade year...."

He pulled a screwdriver out from his desk and proceeded to unscrew the bottom of the trophy. I watched curiously until the bottom popped out and a small key fell into his hand. He pulled the chair back from the desk and placed all the breakable things on the bed before pulling his desk to a different position. I was unsure of what to think as a small, secret place in the boards was revealed, where it looked as if it could be lifted up, but it took a detailed eye to notice. He leaned down and picked up a square foot of the floor, pulling out a book.

"I thought a diary was stupid, so I called it my journal. It's where I wrote everything because I couldn't tell anybody. I didn't know what to do but, in a way, this thing saved me. I was too young to actually study in depth but maybe we can look back on it and find something useful." He shrugged. "I was just a kid, so don't expect anything."

"I'm not." I replied honestly as Koga threw the book at me. I caught in and dusted the dirt off, while Koga put everything back into place. He walked over to me while I ran my fingers over the aged black leather cover. He got the key ready and was just about to unlock it before there was a quick knock on the door but Bankotsu pushed it open more and raised an eyebrow at our shocked expressions.

"Hiding something?" his eyes trailed to the book. Maybe he knew what it was, maybe he didn't, but he failed to mention a word about it. "We're ordering pizza soon, a lot of it, because we're going to be having a party shortly since it's already eight. Party starts at 8:30 and ends at God knows what time so get ready, loosen up, have fun, and flirt like hell."

Koga nodded his head and with that notion, Bankotsu left. He sighed and threw the book in the draw but placed the key on top of the loosened bottom and placed the actual trophy on it, to expertly hide it yet again. It was sad, what had happened, but a party would happen soon and that could get it off of both his and my mind. I opened my suitcase and pulled out a cute outfit: neon blue low-cut, tight, sleeveless, belly shirt with a black leather mini skirt and sexy heels. I was ready to party, since I hadn't in the longest time.

I got my curling iron and, when it was hot, began to curl my cascading hair. Koga watched me silently from his sitting position on the bed. He was without a shirt but had on light colored rip jeans and black boots. To say the least, he looked extremely sexy. By the time I was done I had ten minutes to spare so we joined his cousins, who were paying off the pizza guy.

As soon as he saw me, the pizza guy's mouth dropped open. It wasn't because of how I looked, at least not completely. He pushed through the boys and I excitedly hurried up to greet him. He picked me up in a hug, slightly off the ground and buried his head into my hair. "Ayame, I haven't seen you in the longest time...."

"Ever since Akio was claimed dead, no you haven't." I said softly as he set me back done and held me at arms length so I could look into those blue-green eyes. I hadn't seen Xavier for what seemed like centuries now. He was as attractive as ever with his athletic build and blonde long-but-short skater hair. Xavier had always been Akio's best friend, ever since I could remember. My bodyguard was protectively at my side in a second and, seeing Koga's reaction, the other men guarded me heavily too. "My parents are dead, Rin tried to commit suicide, the killer is after me."

"Ayame... no." he said the 'no' strongly as he wrapped me in another hug. He always called me baby, and the three other guys weren't stopping him. "Baby, what's wrong? What are you talking about? I don't want you in trouble, come home with me."

"Xavier, I can't. I have somebody watching over me, assigned by the police." I said softly as I pulled back. There was a deep hurt in those all-emotion-showing eyes. Xavier was the kind of person that you could read like a book, the one who wore his heart on his sleeve. "You can trust him, Xavier, I promise." I turned and introduced everybody to each other, even though I wasn't given a proper introduction myself.

Koga questioned me about Akio and I told him the story about my rebel brother and his disappearance that ended with assumed death. The news shocked everybody, but the party was pouring in. Xavier was aloud to stay and Koga wondered off, obviously pretty sure that I'd be okay by myself since the bottle of whiskey he was drinking didn't seem to be bottom down on the counter any time soon.

I sighed and forgot about my dream of hooking up with Koga; at least we wouldn't get together for tonight. I moved my body against the rebound boy, Xavier. His hands slipped around my hips to follow the motion. I closed my eyes and moved to the beat of the music. With my body covered in a light sweat I decided to get something to drink so I walked into the kitchen and grabbed a plastic cup. I ignored the beer kegs and bottles of whiskey to get some fresh water from the outside of the fridge. Hands slipped around my waist, "Why drinking light, baby?"

"Because I don't want to get drunk and do something stupid." I replied honestly as I spun around to see my deceased brother's best friend. His eyes were slightly hazed over, since he did have alcohol to drink and it hadn't been his first (he had drank while dancing). He put an arm on either side of me and trapped me against the fridge. "Loosen up, have some fun."

"I'm having enough fun without alcohol, thanks." I rolled my eyes. I couldn't blame him for coming on strong, the kid was drunk and he wasn't in the right state of mind at all. With a light push he stumbled backwards and until he hit the island, dumbfounded. I shook my head and drank the water before walking into another room that was mostly guys playing pool, other than the skimpy girls clinging all over them.

Koga, Bankotsu, and Hiten were the main attractions. The biggest competition was between Koga and Bankotsu though, both skill wise and looks wise. It was obvious the two competed against each other a lot, and always had, even when buzzed. Bankotsu gritted his teeth as he missed a shot but, luckily, Koga missed his too. I slid up in front of Bankotsu and grabbed his stick. "Please, may I take a nice shot for you? Are you strips or solids?"

"Solids." He answered. "And fine, take a shot."

I smiled and he backed away slightly as I leaned over, making my skirt ride up. I could feel the disgusted looks from the girls who wanted to be the center of attention but I didn't care. I expertly knocked two of the solid balls into the pockets. The boys seemed surprised that a girl could have such skill at a "man's game". With a smirk I handed him back his choice of weapon and strutted to the wall to sit down on a chair.

It didn't take long for Xavier to find me again. He was like a homeless puppy and I had fed it (giving him the slightest idea that we would actually hook up). I sighed and let him sit down on the chair beside me, pulling me into his lap and nuzzling my neck. Why shouldn't I give the attractive drunken boy a night of getting close enough to me?

I watched the pool game, even though Koga's eyes narrowed over at Xavier. Was Koga Ookami, my sexy bodyguard, jealous? I decided that I would use this moment to my advantage. I slowly ran my hand up and down Xavier's upper leg, getting the desired reaction from him that I was aiming for (slight moaning and bulging pants), as he put his hands on my shaped tummy, closing his eyes and leaning his head back.

I heard a stick smash to the ground and flicked my eyes up to see an enraged Koga storming my way. Okay, maybe it wasn't nice to play such evil games with such a strong and powerful figure? He couldn't hurt me, right? He grabbed my arm and drug me, although it wasn't very rough at all, out of the room and to the outside. He shut the door behind us.

"What the hell are you thinking?"

"You were flirting, why can't I?" I argued.

"Yeah, but... I don't care! It's dangerous for you to be flirting!"

"It's dangerous for my bodyguard to be too busy with other women and drinking to even bother with my well being! You weren't even in the same crowded room as me for the longest time. I could have easily gotten drugged or kidnapped, or knifed, or shot, or – or" I ranted before his lips cut me off. I groaned at the passion he forced on me and couldn't help but feverishly kiss him back.

I could feel that ribbed skin underneath my fingers and his hands were busy grabbing my ass. I leaned my head back as he kissed down my neck and to my chest, one hand moving up to grab onto the back of my neck and my hands moved to dig into his back. With heavy breathing his pulled back slightly but didn't dare to move his body away. "You're so sexy."

"Koga, you're drunk." I mumbled, sadly.

"I want you." He groaned before going to kiss me again.

I moved out of the way. "You're drunk."

"Ayame, you're such a tease. I don't like being teased, I need some action. Do you know how long it's been since I've been with a girl? Forever. I need you." He growled seductively into my ear. His hot breath and words sent chills down my back. He wanted me for sex. I pushed back from him with slight tears formed in my eyes.

"Koga, I'm going to bed."

"Ayame..." his tone was softer now.

I took off my shoes and ran inside the house and up the stairs. By this time Bankotsu was in his room, since I would have to pass him to get to Koga's and my room. He sitting on his bed, looking like he was thinking. I didn't want to bother him but I couldn't sleep in the same room as Koga, not tonight. "Excuse me, is there any other room to stay in?"

He looked up, broken out of his thoughts, and a little confused/shocked. Once he regained knowledge of the information he shook his head. "Sorry, you and Koga have the only other bed room that's in this house." He saw the look on my face and quickly jumped out of his bed. "You can sleep here, if you'd like."

"That's fine, I don't want to bother you." I said softly with a smile.

"No, please, if you don't mind me sitting here for a while. I like to think in private, it's a weird habit of mine." He smiled.

"I don't mind at all, I'm a thinker myself." I replied. "What's on your mind?"

"Life. I just don't want to be alone forever, and this partying needs to stop. It's not really my thing, it's Hiten's, but I taste the alcohol and keep going and I know it's not good for me. I really want to change my life around but I don't see that happening any time soon. I guess I'm more of a dreamer than I'll ever be a practical person."

"Anything is possible." I shrugged.

"That's talk from another dreamer, am I correct?"

"Maybe so, yet it holds true nonetheless." I pointed out.

"Maybe so... look, I'll leave you to sleep." he sent me a cute smile.

"No... stay. Ever since my whole situation I've been afraid to be alone. Please, I know you don't know me, but please don't leave me. I know I just met you but you seem okay and you're related to Koga. This might sound weird but can you sleep next to me? Koga does it every night." I begged desperately. I saw the emotion in his eyes and he agreed to do so. I laid down and he hesitantly crawled in beside me.

I snuggled close to him to gain that feeling of security and closed my eyes, letting sleep take over my body, but not before whispering a thank you to my newfound friend. Koga and Bankotsu were a lot a like but Banks was the deeper one, the more sensitive and artistic one.

Deep in my mind, I couldn't help but wonder about Koga, though. Where was he? What was he doing? What he having sex with some rebound girl right now as I laid here with his cousin? What would he think when he saw us sleeping together? Would he even care? Did he care? Did he just want me for sex and not because of who I was?

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