I decided to update super early because I feel horrible for making you guys wait for such a long time for me to update. It's a bit shorter then my last chapter, DEAL WITH IT! Haha :P I'll be sure to update next week. Enjoy.
Chapter Ten: Breaking Point
"Now, make me want you."
Kagome gulped and straightened her appearance before confidently staring into his eyes, "very well. This won't hurt." She assured him, Naraku grinned "thanks for the warning." Kagome ignored his sarcasm and summon her powers she began to speak, Naraku was a bit surprised at how different her tone of voice sounded, it was more sharp and dare he say think it, mesmerizing. At first she hesitated before speaking but the crooked smile he had on his face irritated her, he was mocking her; testing her if she would really do it. Locking onto his eyes, her very own blue pupils began to glow pink. "Prepare yourself," she murmured only to receive another one of his obnoxious grins.
Standing up, she approached his desk and leaned forward her hands resting on the top of his mahogany table, Naraku kept a watchful eye on her demeanor; her character completely changed from being an innocent naïve human to a confident unafraid human. "Before I begin, do you intend on making me go through the whole thing?" She asked calmly, Naraku raised his eyebrow she was asking whether she should stop the kiss midway or go completely through with it. He smirked and gripped a strand of her hair causing her to stiffen a little, he made her nervous 'good.' He whispered in his head and averted his eyes up to look at her face, "you decide." Kagome narrowed her eyes at him, she wanted him to decide not her. Too be honest Kagome couldn't trust herself really, with that dream she had and now this! Shutting her eyes for a few seconds to process her thoughts she opened them and they began to glow once more, Naraku had released her hair and was now leaning back against his chair observing her carefully.
Leaning forward, her hands on his desk, she opened her mouth "I want you to kiss me." She demanded with a soft soothing voice he admitted he somehow couldn't resist it, his mind became fuzzy and he couldn't think straight. His mind and eyes could only focus on her, nothing else mattered and just like that his body began to move on its' own, like a puppet being pulled by strings, her strings. She kept her eyes on him, locked with his crimson spheres as he stood up and leaned towards her, he reached for her face and surprisingly his hand was warm. Naraku tried to break free from her spell but it was no use, she was using so much power to control him and he found that irritating. Never has anyone been able to control him like this before, no one and the fact that this measly human girl could; somehow annoyed him. Kagome noticed his struggle to break free from her gaze and a small smile appeared on her face and through Naraku's eyes that angered him immediately and for a second he had control of his body and mind.
"Is that the best you can do, wench?" He asked with a short chuckle, Kagome glared at him "impossible, how did you break through my spell?" She asked surprised, Naraku moved his hand under her chin and raised it a little so she would look at him properly "there's nothing I can't break out of, remember that little ningen." He smirked and was about to let her go when he felt it, she was trying to compel him again "are you mad? You won't be able to do it a second time." He muttered staring at her determined face, "we'll see about that." She countered and in seconds Naraku had his hand over his forehead, she was using so much power. "Damn you…" He snarled glaring at her through his open fingers, his mind slowly became fuzzy and he couldn't focus on anything. He slammed his fist onto the desk but even that didn't phase her, she didn't even flinch; he struggled to watch as she opened her mouth "kiss me."
It felt like an electrical shock went through his body, Kagome began to sweat she knew she was using too much of her power but she wanted to prove him wrong and show him that she was indeed strong. Kagome could feel him trying to break away from her compulsion but she would not let him get away, not this time, she won't let him slip pass her spell. He held her chin gently and slowly moved towards her face, she could feel his breath and she was pretty sure he was able to feel hers, just inches away from each others' lips he smirked and that's when Kagome knew, he had dispelled her compulsion at the last second. In her attempt to pull away from his lips he grabbed her arm and grinned "how bold of you human, trying to control me again. I'll admit you've got guts, but like I said earlier… there's nothing I can't break out of."
Their faces were still in close proximities and Kagome had failed to notice, he enjoyed her spit fire attitude, he found it quite entertaining and the look she gave him made his grin widen even more. "Do you enjoy making fun of me?" She asked coarsely with an intense glare, Naraku simply laughed not a happy laugh, it was more of a mocking laugh. He returned his gaze to the furious human standing before him, "remember little ningen this is all a test. A test to show me just how strong you are and maybe just a little of it is just for my amusement." Kagome squinted her eyes at him and out of impulse from all her anger she grabbed his collar and in one swift move pulled his head down and brought his lips down to hers, a growl escaped through his throat and out of instinct he had his hand around her neck but he did not squeeze which surprised her and did nothing more.
Her eyes slowly closed and for some strange reason she felt warm throughout her entire body and hadn't realized she had her hands gently wrapped behind his neck, Naraku was intending on pushing her away but something deep inside stopped him. Her lips at first were rough due to her sudden attack but they melted to being soft and gentle, he moved his hand to the back of her head and deepened the kiss. Kagome paid no mind to the demon deepening their kiss, she could feel his hand slowly sliding down to the side of her arm; it sent shivers down her spine and gave her goose bumps causing her to break away from their kiss. Opening her eyes she found herself looking straight into his mysterious red eyes and then it hit her, she kissed him!
Taking a step back her eyes widen and she brought her hand to her lips, she could still feel his warmth. Naraku narrowed his eyes at her and noticed a light shade of pink emerged from her cheeks, this for some strange reason caused him to grin. "What's the matter miko, did I exceed your expectations?" He asked with a chuckle, Kagome's blush darkened even more and turned around not wanting to face his arrogant smile. What she did was wrong, very wrong. 'I kissed the most hated person in school, I just wanted to be his friend! How did this happen?" She asked herself, "what have I done?" She asked herself forgetting that he was even there, Naraku took this as an opportunity to chastise her "I'll tell you what you've done, you sexually assaulted me." He explained with a mischievous grin, Kagome instantly faced him "I did not!" She retorted glaring at him but froze when she found him grinning at her. "I mean, I didn't sexually assault you. You were pushing my buttons." She tried to explain calmly, Naraku crossed his arms and smirked "which led you to attack me," he fired back confidently. Kagome couldn't believe what she was hearing, he was toying with her again and he was doing a great job at it too "you're unbelievable!" She yelled throwing her hands in the air out of frustration, Naraku chuckled and watched as she childishly sat down in one of the chairs positioned against the wall. His smile disappeared soon after and he narrowed his eyes at her, he was angry at himself for allowing her to kiss him but, he was more mad about giving into her kiss. He looked down at his hand that was moments ago around her precious neck, he turned it into a fist and growled "tsk." Raising her head she looked over at his direction "what are you thinking about?" She asked softly.
The demon didn't bother to look at her, he gave his attention to a boring painting hanging on the other side of the wall. "Never mind…" Kagome whispered softly looking down at the ground, her thoughts were consumed with that kiss 'what was I thinking?' She asked herself with a frown, she knew she messed their relationship up well, whatever kind of relationship they had. Standing on her two feet she looked at him and sighed "I should be getting home now," Naraku slowly turned his head and looked at her with cold eyes and walked passed her till he reached for the door, "I'll take you home." He muttered harshly before walking out and leaving her alone. As he walked down the abandoned hallway he stopped slammed his fist on the wall causing the place to shake a little, even Kagome felt it. "What the hell was I doing?" He growled as images of the kiss played through his head, he remembered her face coming closer to his and their lips connected. He cringed at the memory "damn it, what has that wench done to me?" He asked himself, his thoughts were suddenly interrupted upon hearing footsteps in the distance.
He straightened his posture and didn't bother to look back for he knew who it was and started walking again, Kagome watched as he began to walk away from her again she kept her head down the entire time and stared at her feet. They finally reached the stairs and as she took her first step down her mind began to throb and she held herself up with the rail, she winced from the pain and tried to take a second step but her head just pulsated harder. In seconds she had both her hands on her head, a sharp pain struck her heart and that's when she lost it; Naraku was half way down the steps when he was suddenly pushed into the air, he growled and swiftly regained his balance and landed on the bottom floor. He quickly turned around and growled, how dare a human attack him from behind. His eyes widened when Kagome was looking at him with frightened eyes, tears streaming down her face "GET AWAY!" She shouted before another surge of pain struck her head causing her to scream in pain.
He narrowed his eyes at the miko, her powers were out of control and he knew why; she had used too much of her power trying to compel him and now she reached her limit. The jewel was trying to leave her body, "stupid girl." He whispered with a growl, he began to approach her slowly and every step he made forward his skin would began to peel off but because of his quick regeneration they would heal back instantly. He growled as he came closer for her powers became much stronger and he was practically burning, once he was close enough he grabbed her arm getting her attention. Her eyes were consumed with miko as they glowed bright pink, "get away from me…" She managed to whisper before screaming, Naraku glared at her "I don't take orders from a human." He snarled and suddenly noticed that everything around him began shaking. He returned his attention to the out of control girl "are you trying to destroy my castle?" He asked harshly, his ceiling began to crumble as debris started falling. Yanking the girl off the floor he carried her bridal style and he nearly collapsed her powers felt like they were draining all his energy, "MASTER!" He heard Goshinki yell from the entrance "return to your post Goshinki." He demanded, his servant stared at him "but master!" He muttered taking a step into the building, Naraku glared at him "I said return to your post."
Goshinki nodded and hesitantly closed the door behind him, 'why is he trying to save that human girl? She's going to end up killing him.' He growled and tried his best to ignore the racket going on behind the closed doors.
Returning his attention to the girl in his arms he glared at her "hey." He muttered coldly getting her to look at him with frightened eyes "listen to me wench, control it." He told her seriously tightening his hold on her arm and thigh, Kagome shook her head "I-I can't!" She shouted unaware that by yelling she harmed Naraku even more, "yes you can. Control it." He told her once more, she stared at him and noticed his skin being heavily damaged it was peeling off his face. "I… did that?" She asked referring to his condition, he ignored her question and she figured he didn't have to answer she knew the answer. Not caring about the pain surging through her body she reached for his face, he stiffened from her sudden touch and felt her healing him. Her powers should be doing the opposite effect, he looked at her face surprised and confused "do you think I'm strong now?" She asked before fainting in his arms.
He continued to look at her haggard face, not bothering to acknowledge the mess he walked up the steps and brought her to his bedroom. Laying her on his bed gently he lazily placed the blanket over her, he watched her as everything that happened just now processed through his mind she wasn't able to control her powers anymore because she used too much of it earlier and after healing him her powers diminished instantly. He shut his eyes and felt his powers flowing through his body and something felt different, he felt stronger, much stronger. Opening his eyes he looked down at the sleeping girl again 'impossible…' He whispered in his head, the moment the girl touched his face she transferred some of her powers into him. He walked away from the bed and headed towards the door, however before he turned the door knob he took one last glance at her.
"Do you think I'm strong now?"
He came across his reflection a mirror set beside the bed, his whole body healed faster then usual. He averted his eyes back to the human girl "you're not strong stupid girl, you're much more." He smirked and left the room.
As he into his office he narrowed his eyes at the person standing in front of his desk, "Kanna."
- 2 Hours Later -
Kagome woke up from her slumber and found herself laying in someone else's bed, she recognized the cologne lingering in the air, this is Naraku's bed. A hint of pink appeared on her cheeks and she looked around the room a bit more, there was nothing special but his bedroom was very beautifully decorated although a picture hanging on the wall caught her attention, it was hiding behind a curtain. Slowly getting out of bed she reached for the dark fabric and pushed it away, it was a woman with long raven hair and beautiful turquoise eyes. Who was she and what was she to Naraku? Kagome examined the painting closer and realized the woman was human, she felt his presence and knew now that he was in the room with her "was this the human you were referring too?" She asked softly.
No response.
"I see." She whispered continuing to stare at her eyes "she's beautiful, what was her name?" She asked letting the curtain hide the portrait once more.
"Her name was Kaguya." He told her.
Kagome didn't bother to turn around, she knew deep inside that this was the first human he allowed to live and she was the second. Taking in a deep breath she began to speak again "you loved her, didn't you."
He revealed his crimson eyes, he was standing in front of her hiding behind the shadows "I did." He answered coldly, the way he replied told Kagome it wasn't a happy ending with their relationship. He stepped out of the shadow revealing himself, surprised by his sudden movement she stumbled back and nearly fell but thanks to Naraku she was saved for he took hold of her arm. "Humans," he said coarsely under his breath "they'll never change. They're weak, useless, foolish, and traitors." He pulled her back to her feet and waited for her response, "she… betrayed you?" Naraku looked away from her pitiful eyes and growled, "she tried to kill me." Walking towards the portrait he moved the curtain to the side and stared at her lifeless face, "and I let her live." He muttered placing his hand on the painting smoke began to emerge, he was burning it. Kagome's eyes widened and she grabbed his hand "don't do it." She begged him, Naraku glared at her "step away wench." Kagome shook her head "I won't."
Naraku effortlessly shoved her away and proceeded to burn the painting as he removed it from the nail and began to turn it into ash with both of his hands. Kagome watched as the ash fell to the ground into a small pile, tears filled her eyes "listen well miko. My feelings towards humans will never change, not even you can change it." Kagome wiped her tears and stood back up, "you're wrong." She retorted glaring at him, "I'm here aren't I?" She asked opening her arms as if she was asking for a hug, "that's proof that you've changed. I'm here." Kagome continued to glare at him, his eyes slightly widened but they soon returned to their cold nature "is that so?" He asked without emotion. "You forget that the reason I allow you to be around me is because you have what I want." Kagome looked at him with shocked eyes "weak, useless, and foolish human." He smirked lifting her chin "this, this is what I think of you." He confessed as he removed his hand from her chin roughly.
Kagome didn't buy anything he said, she knew he was hurting inside and this was all just his feelings from the past coming out, at least that's what she's been thinking the entire time. "I may carry what you want but, if you truly wanted it you would have taken it the moment you found out I was the Guardian of the jewel."
Those words struck him, his eyes widened at her assumption and he began to think himself. He could have just taken it from her but he didn't, why? He glanced at the girl standing before him, "someone like you…" he whispered harshly.
"You… you are everything I stand against," he said softly.
He began to recall his past memory, remembering the oath he made to never allow a human into his heart. Never again.
"You must never trust another human Naraku, do you understand?" Ryuukossei muttered calmly.
"Yes, My Lord."
Returning to the present he glared at the woman "once the jewel is in my possession I will no longer need you." Kagome glared at him and opened her arms once more and with the most confident tone "take it."
"What?" He asked raising his eyebrow.
"You heard me, I said 'take it.' If you want it so bad then go ahead and take it from me, do it." Naraku appeared in front of her, "do you know what you're saying wench?" Kagome glared at him "I'm telling you to take it and you suddenly don't want it anymore?" She asked, Naraku grabbed her neck "I would watch that tongue of yours human, it would be awful if you returned home without it." He threatened, "I'm not scared of you." She whispered, the demon growled and his eyes began to flash red "I don't understand you, why? Why do you continue to bother me when everyone else left me alone, why?" He asked, he wanted an answer he needed an answer. Kagome looked him straight in the eyes and the began to glow pink, "bitch." He cursed and was about to throw her when she stopped him "let me go." She demanded and after a few seconds of struggling with her compulsion he finally released her. Once she was away from him she dropped the spell and was fully prepared for his wrath, "I'm going to kill you."
At that moment Kagome finally realized why she wasn't able to let him be, the moment her friend mentioned him she wanted to know him, even after finally meeting him beat up and all she still wanted to get to know him, because of his past life and history everyone strayed away from him and called him The Devil. But, to Kagome he was just someone no one cared to get to know or understand, indeed she had to admit he was very hard to understand. Even though she carried what he wanted during the process he opened up to her little by little and got to know him better, she wanted to be his friend. Naraku knocked her back into reality and she found herself pinned under him, he had her neck in his hands and intended on squeezing it until he felt her warm hands rest on both sides of his face.
He reluctantly let her go, he didn't move when she caressed his cheek "you ask me why I won't leave you alone…" she looked away from his intense gaze for a moment to prepare herself for what she was about to say, "it's clear to me now after that kiss. I've been denying it and telling myself, it's not possible. But this feeling won't seem to go away, in this short amount of time we've spent together…" she sighed and looked back at his face, he was waiting for her answer "I've finally acknowledged it and I won't run away from it anymore."
"I like you," she whispered.
Naraku's eyes widened, he stood up and took a step back; Kagome stood up and looked at him with a sad smile. "I guess… I'll be heading home now." She muttered and walked towards the door, she was hoping he would stop her but as she turned the door knob she knew he wouldn't be coming after her. He glanced outside the window and saw her figure walking towards the gates, Goshinki was escorting her.
"Don't come here anymore." Goshinki told her with a stern look, Kagome smiled at him which surprised him a little, he was telling her to stay away and yet she was happily smiling at him 'what a strange human.' He thought, "don't worry Goshinki…" She whispered softly patting him on the arm "I won't bother your master anymore, I promise." Too his surprise he found himself feeling sorry for her and when the warmth from her hand was gone he felt cold and watched as she walked down the dirt path. He would have taken her home but she insisted on going alone, pointing out that it was still daylight and she would call a cab once she was out of the forest.
Meanwhile, Naraku sat on his bed staring at the ground 'stupid girl.' He whispered softly with a growl, "if my past is any sign of your future… you will be heavily broken." He stared at his hands and remembered the feeling of her lips on his, he had tried his best to never let her inside and act like she didn't phase him. But to his dismay, it backfired "I don't trust myself around her…" he whispered to himself as he clenched his fists, he raised his head and recalled the conversation he had with Kanna.
"If you extract the jewel from her by force, she will die. If she willing gives you the jewel, she will die and if she dies with jewel it will leave her and seek another Guardian."
"I see." He whispered softly.
- 1 Week Later -
After that incident, Naraku hasn't shown up to school and her friends didn't fail to notice and ask her about him. "I don't know, I just tutored him that night and nothing happened." She lied staring at her paper, Sango knew better then to believe her something obviously happened and Kagome was to sad to tell anyone. Placing her hand on her back Kagome looked at her, "after school let's go shopping." Kagome sighed with a smile "alright." She agreed although she didn't really feel like going shopping right now, all she could think about was him and the look he gave her when she finally confessed her feelings. Whatever friendship they had, diminished in those seconds he would never talk to her again.
- 6th Period -
Walking into class she greeted her teacher "hello Suii- errr sensei," she corrected quickly and glanced at him as he laughed at her a little. "Good evening Higuarshi." He smirked watching as she took her seat in the corner, away from all the other students. After a few minutes the rest of the students walked in and took their assigned seats, Suiikotsu stood up and took attendance as usual and excused himself from the classroom moments after, the Principal wanted to speak with him privately.
Too no surprise Kagura and her little gang approached her desk, something they tend to do everyday or at least when their teacher is out of the room. "It's been a week and your precious Devil hasn't shown up to school, what happened?" Kagura asked coyly sitting on her desk, Kagome ignored her words and looked outside the window "hey! She asked you a question." One of her friends shouted yanking on her hair, Kagome glared at her friend "let go." She demanded but they all just laughed at her, Kagome grew tired of their bully and today wasn't a good day either. Her blue eyes slowly glowed pink and she looked at the demon girl once more "I said let go." The girls backed away instantly except for their friend who had pulled her hair, "you're not allowed to use your powers!" One of the bystander students yelled, Kagome turned her attention to the one who spoke shutting her up instantly.
Kagome effortlessly pushed the girl holding her hair away, "I grow tired of your constant pestering." She confessed glaring at them, Kagura took a step forward and opened her fan "return to your seat… Kagome." She ordered calmly, the miko looked at the fan demon and her eyes widened for a second before glaring at her again. "Or what?" She asked taunting her, Kagura growled and swung her fan sending a strong gust of wind towards her opponent but that was easily avoided, Kagome swung her hand in front of her and the wind diminished "tell me Kagura, why do you despise Naraku so much?"
Catching her off guard Kagura stayed quiet, "the same reason as everyone else. He's a monster." She explained however she could see that Kagome didn't buy that one bit. "You're lying." She blurted bluntly, everyone looked at the demon "lying?" They all whispered amongst themselves, "the real reason you hate him is because of what he did to Kaguya." Kagura's eyes widened at the name, "you don't know what you're talking about!" She shouted sending another attack of wind towards her, Kagome dodged it and created a barrier when she fired her pink waves at her. "Kaguya? She was human wasn't she and she ended up mating with a wind demon…" putting two and two together they finally realized the connection between the two.
"In those 500 years of his past life, he fell in love with your ancestor. But, he let her go? I don't understand why you would hold such a grudge."
Kagura narrowed her eyes at the miko "you don't know anything! During their time together he abused her and he even tried to absorb her, but instead you say he let her go? Don't make me laugh! He would never let anyone live after something like that, you're a fool!" Kagome glared at her and in one swift move she had Kagura thrown against the room and into the wall causing her to drop her fan, "you don't know him… like I do." She muttered calmly tightening her hold on the demon, "the next time you decide to bother me, make sure I'm having a good day." She advised and let the demon go, Kagura glared at the human girl and grabbed her fan only to use her Dance of the Dragon.
Kagome wasn't expecting that kind of attack, no one was and they quickly ran out of the room for her move practically destroyed the whole classroom. "You do know, you will be expelled if the Principal catches you right?" Her smart remark just angered the wind user even more, "shut up!" She yelled, Kagome brought up her infamous barrier and spotted Kagura in the back letting her tornados do all the work for her. "Oh no you don't," Kagome smirked slamming her hand on the ground sending electrical shocks through the ground. Kagura growled when she felt jolts go through her body causing her to fall to the ground, before any of them could even do anything their teacher returned with an unhappy look on his face.
"Stop." He demanded, Kagome lowered her shield and glanced at her teacher who nodded "now's my chance!" Kagura shouted and swung her fan, Kagome's eyes widened she had no time to bring a barrier up. Suikotsu quickly took action and blocked the attack with his metal claws that emerged out of nowhere, "that's enough Kagura!" He shouted glaring at her, the wind demon glared at him and reluctantly lowered her fan "come with me." He growled walking towards the door, Kagome watched as the girl followed after her teacher but before she left she glared at Kagome one last time "this isn't over miko." She hissed and disappeared behind the door.
News spread about what happened in 6th period quick and all eyes were on the miko quietly walking down the hall, 'why does this always happen?' She asked herself, opening her locker she was greeted by her friends Sango, Miroku, and Shippo. "Save it, I'll tell you guys later." Kagome muttered before any of them could even ask her, "aww man!" Shippo whined kicking the air, Kagome laughed and closed her locker. Sango grabbed her hand "let's go shopping." She smiled pulling her towards the door, "uh wait a minute Sango! What about Miroku and Shippo?" Kagome asked pleading for them to stop her but, they simply shook their head with an earnest smile "sorry Kagome, but you need some girl time." Miroku winked and waved goodbye till they were gone. "You forgot to tell her that Sango told you not to stop her or else she'd beat you up." Shippo added looking up at the black haired man, "yes well… Kagome doesn't need to know that." He smirked.
"Why are we going shopping anyway?" Kagome asked deciding it was no use to go against her friend she gave up and got into her car. Sango locked her doors and smiled at her friend who looked at her with a questionable face "we're going dress shopping for the dance."
Kagome had finally reached her breaking point, "WHAT?"
Looks like their tutoring session didn't go as planned. Oh no! What's going to happen with them now? I'm not telling ;P
So, I would like to point out that the "short time" of spending time together they've known each other for about a month now. Okay REVIEW.
PS. I appreciate the msgs about my grammar, etc. Let me tell you now, I KNOW I most likely have accidentally put in the wrong punctuation or the wrong word choice. I know! Haha, I don't have Microsoft Word peoples' so it's hard for me to even find them. I try to correct them but I can't get all of them, there's proof read but honestly I don't like doing that. I go with the flow and leave it alone. Haha, but I DO appreciate the heads up. J Remember, you're reading a story by someone who types 105 wpm. I type too fast for my own good. Hahaha