Can you keep a Secret?

InuYasha/Kagome

Rated: M

Chapter 10: Beautiful Disaster

InuYasha was waiting anxiously for his girlfriend to call so that he may go and get her; although it was only 7:30 and the bastard was probably nowhere near sleepy. A deep growl stirred in his chest as he thought about what Kagome had relayed to him a week ago. Naraku- the piss ant- hit her and he hadn't even known. Dammit he hadn't even known that his girlfriend was being abused for twelve fucking years! Some Inu-hanyou he turned out to be. How was he to protect his mate if he can't even notice when's been beaten on the daily basis. His head hung in realization that he would never be enough for Kagome. He was supposed to protect her…he had failed.

Growling angrily he paced around his room, how could he believe that he would be a good mate to her if he was a failure as a boyfriend? His heart ached in his chest as he replayed what had happened in the park. Never had he seen his Kagome so upset before and it crushed him to know that he couldn't do anything to help her. Of course, she had admitted to wanted to protect him, knowing that she was being abused physically by the same sick bastard who was the reason they could not be together publically pissed him off more than he would admit. Naraku. InuYasha sighed as he thought about him. He didn't know why he had started all of this or even why Kagome put up with all his shit. Other than keeping Souta with him, he really had no more against him; although with Souta being here for the past week he had noticed that Naraku had yet to put a search team out to find him. Had it been Kagome it wouldn't have even been a full day before he had went crazy. Frowning InuYasha went and sat down on his bed.

This didn't make sense.

However when it came to Naraku nothing really made sense.

But what could all of this have to do with his Kagome. He wasn't blind. He saw the anxious way she had tried to get home before he did, almost like fearing a punishment. But what could that be?

Was his Kagome enduring more than she told? He could admit honestly to himself that she was hiding something else. Something he knew had to do with Naraku and he swore that he would find out what it was.

Looking back at the clock he glared at the red numbers emitted a bright 8:12 on its face. He growled low in his throat. Screw it, sleep or not he was going to get his Kagome he'd be damned if he allowed her to stay with him to-

Help me believe it's not the real me

Somebody help me tame this animal!

He smirked at his text tone. Kagome hated the song but he loved it. It seemed to depict what Kagome had done for him. Besides that Three Days Grace is kickass. Pulling out his phone he read the text message before him.

Hurry and come get me…

Knowing that there was some underlying tone beneath the message he raced out the door without a second thought and drove to his girlfriend's house.

~N~

He smirked widely as he thought about her reaction his simple touch. Oh yes! Before this was over he would break her. He would shatter her heart, her dreams, her soul, and he would enjoy doing it. He watch with pure sadistic pleasure as she begged for her life, her brother's life and the life of that hanyou's she thought he didn't know about. Yes he had found out all right, and it angered him to a point where he thought he would take her right then and there. Despite what she believed she belonged to him and only him and soon very soon he would show her.

He would show her not to defy him. He would do it so terribly and he would make that damned hanyou watch as he took her and then for the fun of it he would make the girl watch as he killed him slowly or better yet she'd have him kill him. It wasn't like she couldn't do it, she had done it once before. Besides she had to learn her place. Sneaking around his back with that blasted hanyou was enough proof to teach her a lesson. Although he was amazed that she had kept it a secret for almost twelve year; unfortunately her little slip up last week was silly. She should not assume it's not good for the soul.

He chuckled darkly and picked up his cell phone already knowing that she probably begged the half-breed to come and get her. Yes, he would let her go for now, even stay a week or so, but after she would never leave this house again.

Picking up his phone he quickly dialed an old friend, "Rukaisutso? Yeh it's me. I need you to do me a favor. Set up a plane ticket for me to the States for a while. Just a vacation. Stressful indeed. Also does your brother still work with that company. Yes that one. Hmm. Can you have him do me a favor? A hit on my step-daughter. No, I'm not going to kill her, just injure her a bit. Great. Pleasure doing business"

Hanging up the smirk on his face turned into a sadistic grin, "Kagome you will regret defying me. You and that half-breed"

~AM~

She couldn't believe how much she connected with Mark. It was almost as if he was made for her and she for him. She almost wished that she was human so that she could pursue as she wanted to. Looking under her lashes she marveled at how well-toned the demon was and admired how his muscles rippled and extended under his muscle shirt. Never had she been so attracted to someone other than Daisuke and the heat that blazed within her as she acknowledged this fact only became brighter. She could openly admit that she felt something with Mark that she didn't feel with Daisuke and it was appreciation. Daisuke never once appreciated her presence whilst Mark seemed to bask in it. As a true mate would, he opted to pay attention to only her as they conversed and listen to her as well.

Could she have possibly been wrong about whom her mate was?

Looking him over, she took in his deep waves inside of his smooth fade, his gorgeous brown skin, and his masculine body. His eyebrows were like any boys, fine and rough at a time, while his lips were full and practically begging a kiss from her. His eyes were focused on the road but the constant glances he sent her way told her that he was watching her as well. Her throat tightened when a red light pulled them to a halt and he openly stared at her. God, he was beautiful.

"Is there something on my face?"

She laughed and laughed hard. Here she was admiring the guy from the passenger seat and he comes to the conclusion that he must have had something on his face. She shook her head, "No not at all"

He smirked, "Then what's so interesting about my face?"

Blushing, she looked out her window and bit her lip, "Nothing"

She could feel him smirk behind her and thanked every Kami that he couldn't see her face.

He chuckled deeply as he pulled up in front of her house, turning the slightest bit towards with a smirk, "I would hope that you find me attractive Alex; although it's safe of me to assume after our first encounter" His tone was full of laughter and slowly she turned towards him, swallowing the lump in her throat as she gazed into his eyes. In them, she could not deny the passion that lay inside those pools and she didn't want to. His eyes were captivating and the more she looked into them, the more lost she had become in him.

His hand went under her chin suddenly and he yanked her forward gently, slipping his tongue out to moisten his lips as he stared at her. Despite the erotic-so she called it- display Alexis was having a battle within herself.

Gods, she never wanted something so bad in her life, but some part of her-a part too far down- knew that this shouldn't be happening. She shouldn't be so close to him- smelling his enticing scent or-or…

The battle ended when she pressed her lips against his softly and the fire that burned through her could only be described as passion. She let out a tiny moan as he traced the outline of her lips with his tongue and took the moan she gave as an entrance to devour her flavor in depth. Their tongues danced with new pleasure, with a freedom that they both never felt before and the kiss they shared was a promise to a new beginning. Soon, air had become a factor, and the two had pulled away only to give soft butterfly kisses after.

So lost in the passion, Alexis had completely ignored the howling of her inner youkai and focused more on the man before her; the man who had changed her life and made it worth something for the short while she had known him; a man whom she had just gave her first kiss to. She smiled brightly at the realization that she could be happy without Daisuke as long as Mark was around. Sure, she didn't exactly no what he felt other than a heavy attraction to her, but she could see him being around for a long time and that's what mattered. He was exactly what she needed to forget about Daisuke. Staring into his eyes, she could see them together almost immediately, they'd make a great pair. Concluding that she was going to pursue her instinct, she pulled him in for another kiss. One that made him shiver beneath her fingertips and she smirked.

Mark had been having a lot of fun teasing the girl in the car. He knew that underneath the tough girl exterior laid a girl with a hidden passion, and the insecurity of any of woman. He probed it, tried to get her to open up with him as he knew she would in the near future. However, he didn't expect to be kissed. Hell he didn't even expect a hug, but he wasn't complaining. He put forth everything he had inside that kiss hoping that it would make her realize what he wanted from her. He wanted her. He wanted her heart, her compassion, her body, but most of all her love. Never had he been like this with anyone and he knew a good thing when he saw it. He wasn't ever going to let her go now that he had her.

After the much needed oxygen, he was amused to feel her place butterfly kisses against his lips and couldn't help but do the same to her shuddering all the while. He loved the passion that he had pulled out of her, it was erotic, enticing, and if they didn't stop now he was sure he'd take her in the car. Forcing himself away from her, he sat up straight and examined the specimen before him. There was no doubt that she was beautiful beyond compare. She the epitome of a goddess and he was truly blessed from the heavens to have her here with him. Her full pink lips curved into that of a smile and he couldn't fight the urge to smile back. She had that kind of effect on him.

"So uh…I'll see you soon?" she asked biting her bottom lip. He smirked and cupped her cheek as he leaned forward and gently kissed her. His goddess sighed happily within the kiss and he had no doubt in his mind that said that he couldn't stay here and do this forever. He placed his forehead against hers and kissed her nose lightly. An Eskimo kiss.

"Always" He whispered. He released her then and she regretfully got out of the car and walked into her house. He could see it; in the way she stopped and turned around ever so slightly to smile and wave at him, that she had wanted to stay with him. And he'd be a fool to say that he didn't want her to. However, as of now, he had to be patient. She wasn't completely his yet, she was sure someone else had a part of her heart and although it pained him to say it, she wouldn't be completely his until she let go. Tomorrow, he had a lot planned; a courtship in mind. She would be his completely.

~K~

She should have called like she originally planned. The text that she sent him must have had his head reeling and she wouldn't be surprised if he burst down the door looking for her. She smiled despite herself, knowing that her boyfriend cared so much about her it was almost scary. Placing her long hair into a bun, she went over towards the living room couch and flopped down on the tan threaded love seat. She hugged the red pillow against her chest as she waited for his reply to the text she sent. She wanted to smack herself. She sounded like a damsel in distress with what she said, and knowing that she was far from it made her shake her head sadly. She remembered way before she even met InuYasha when she used to dream of being a princess. A beautiful princess who was trapped with her mother and evil stepfather in a castle, in desperate need of rescuing.

She smiled at the fond memory as she closed her eyes and pretended to be like that again. She pretended that she was a princess, being tortured by an evil stepfather, and her prince, InuYasha, coming to rescue her. Yes, she had always believed someone would rescue her from this hell and she'd lived happily ever after; however when she turned six, reality came crashing down. Her mother…Her mother was the most beautiful woman in the world to her. She was the kindest person that she had ever come across and she knew this all within the six years she had known her. A silent tear rolled down her cheek as she recalled her mother's last days and bile rose in her throat as she thought about what a horrible daughter she had been. She was the worst daughter in history.

A sob caught in her throat as she tried to rid of the memories that plagued her thoughts every day. It was hard. It was so hard, going on without her mother, especially knowing that it was her fault for her absence. It was all her fault her fault and hers alone. She-

"Kagome!"

Her head snapped up at the sound of her boyfriend's calling her name and cursed quietly as she grabbed her phone and ran out the door, hoping Naraku didn't hear, and ran straight into a rock hard body. Said owner of the body wrapped her up in his arms and hugged her tightly. Kagome sighed and hugged him back with all her might, wishing that she could one day deserve all the love that he has given her. He had been so comforting and understanding whilst she told him about the tragedy of her mother's death and although she knew it was her fault he never let her take the blame. He was truly an angel sent down to protect her and as long as he wanted her forever, in his arms, will she stay. She could feel him bury his nose in her hair as he clung to her more tightly and she held onto him to. At the moment being found by Naraku didn't matter, for all she could see was her beloved hanyou.

InuYasha's arms wrapped tightly around the lithe form of his girlfriend as he willed his youkai to calm down; Kagome had been crying; he first scented it when he pulled up and she had the faintest scent of Naraku around her as well. His eyes flashed a menacing red before the small form in his arms racked with sobs. His anger quickly dispersed and was replaced with worry and concern for the girl. Pulling back he moved her chin up so that he could look at her and as always his breath caught in his throat. Even with red puffy eyes, a running nose, and tears rolling down her cheeks she was still the most beautiful creature he had ever laid eyes on.

"Kagome?" He held her shoulders and looked into her eyes, "Did that fucker do something to you Kagome? Because if he did screw the damn threat I will kill his ass"

The tone of her boyfriend was borderline anger and fear; fear for her. Hugging him once more, she whispered into his mane, "No he didn't do anything, Yasha" She gazed up at him, "Can we go?"

He nodded into her hair and placed his hands under her legs to lift her bridal style. Kagome gasp at the unexpected gesture but quickly nuzzled into his chest. His chest vibrated lightly in a soothing motion that put Kagome to sleep instantly.

She had awoken to the sound of birds chirping and that damn alarm clock InuYasha seemed to buy just to annoy her. She shot her hand out to kill the blasted thing and sat up in a rush. When did she get to InuYasha's house? She didn't even remember falling asleep. Pouting slightly at her missed chance to harass InuYasha for a night, Kagome sat up and stretched wildly curling her dainty toes in the process. She looked at the now smashed clock and almost screamed when she realized the time, "Shoot I'm late for school!"

Jumping and dancing round the room, Kagome made a move to race to the bathroom where she was stopped by an impeccable force. Wincing at the pain in her chest she looked up to meet her wall and squealed in delight as she saw her brother standing there with a smirk.

"Kami, where are you going in such a rush?"

Ignoring his question for the moment, she hugged her brother tightly around his waist, "Souta I missed you!"

Souta snorted and wrapped his arms around his sister and squeezed lightly, "I missed you to squirt"

Kagome pulled back and growled slightly, "I ain't a squirt dork"

"Sure you aren't. Anyway, what happened last night? InuYasha looked ready to kill"

Kagome's eyes went downcast as she recalled what all she could remember from last night. It wasn't much; the most she could remember was thinking about her mother's death, crying for her ignorance and stupidity, and InuYasha holding her. All of which she didn't feel Souta should know about that instant. Sighing she pulled away from her brother and looked at him. His hair, the same raven color as her own, was spiky and looked wet to the touch, no doubt a new look he and Kohaku has taken on. His eyebrows were thicker than hers while his lips were a little thinner. His eyes were a shade of stormy grey that Kagome could only guess came from an ancestor. He wore an black Ed Hardy button down shirt, with the words 'Live, Life, Death' on the back in red and silver. His jeans matched the shirt, but was a little less vibrant; however, Kagome was happy that they stayed on his butt rather than below it. After giving him a once over, she smiled at her brother. He had turned out to be very handsome and she had no doubt that he and Kim would be together for a while. What girl in their right mind would give him up?

"Kagome?"

Whipping her head around to face her brothers, she frowned slightly at the wicked smile he had on his face, "I'm guessing you like my fit"

"Fit?" She mentally groaned. Oh Kami, she hated when he went all wanna-be gangsta on her. Sure, she knew it was a phase or whatever it is that you call those things, but it was so weird. She was happy she never went through one.

"Yeah. It's hot right"

"Kagome giggled, "Yeah its hot Souta." She reached up and tucked a stray hair behind his ear and smiled at him fondly. It seemed like only yesterday he was nothing more than a little boy, only wanting a toy. Now as he stood before her, he could clearly see a young boy quickly transforming into a man. It almost brought tears to her eyes.

"So why were you in a rush? You never answered before" He smirked slightly as he watched her eyes widen and hands wave frantically in the air.

"Oh my Gosh I'm late for school! How did I forget?"

Souta frowned and looked at his sister once more before bursting into laughter. Kagome whirled around and glared at him. "What are you laughing at? You're going to be late too!"

If it was possible Souta began to laugh harder, infuriated his sister all the more, "Souta!"

"Nee-chan!" He choked out between his hysterical laughter, "It's ...Saturday" The look on his sister's face was simply priceless and he couldn't contain his laughter even as her eyes narrowed darkly and her fist shook at her sides. Normally, if he hadn't been laughing so hard, this would have been a clear sign for him to run like hell. Unfortunately the hysterical laughter prevented him from seeing this.

"Souta!"

And that was all she wrote.

~Literally That's all I'm writing lol. I was supposed to do more but then this chapter would have been extra long and almost never ending. So I decided to make this chapter into two parts. The next part should be out shortly. Don't forget to review. Btw I'm looking for a beta...for Speak Now if any one's interested!

Thanks for sticking with me!

Disclaimer: Three Days Grace- Animal I've Become-InuYasha as well don't own him!

Inume Takahashi