Silver Beast: Confessions
"What? My sister ain't his bitch!" Sota exclaimed just as Koga came over.
"That's right! She's mine." Koga chuckled as he planted a kiss on Kagome's cheek.
"Would you guys quit it!" Kagome grumbled as she rubbed his kiss off her cheek with her forearm. "All this unnecessary posturing is giving me whiplash."
"Come on guys... give the poor girl a break." Sango chuckled. "You're all acting like a bunch of pups fighting over a new chew toy."
"You wound me Sango… I was simply being polite! Kagome's first party with us should be filled with happy memories. Why not start it out with a kiss?" Miroku teased, causing everyone to laugh.
"Is he always like this?" Kagome mused as Koga annoyingly wedged a chair between her and Inuyasha.
She rolled her eyes when she heard him growl and wrap his arm possessively around her shoulder. She tried shaking it off but he wouldn't budge. She eventually gave up and went back to eating. Koga's childish behavior wasn't worth the energy. Maybe if she just ignored him he'd eventually get the message that she didn't like him like that?
"Unfortunately." Sango mocked as she removed Miroku's hand from her thigh for the third time. "They don't seem to get that us girls aren't interested in their cooties."
"I'm so misunderstood." Miroku sighed.
"Kagome honey? Did you get enough to eat?" Mrs. Higarashi asked.
"Not really." Kagome shrugged as she stared down at her empty plate. "I'll just grab something later when we get home."
"Here, take what you want. I've had enough." Inuyasha offered the rest of his food.
"You sure?" Kagome asked as she hesitantly took his plate.
"Positive." Inuyasha smirked as he tried to ignore his inner beast's pleasure in providing for her. He didn't think it was possible for his beast to get any happier but apparently he was mistaken.
"Thanks!" Kagome giggled as she took a bite of his green beans. She moaned as the beans juices blended together in her mouth with the savory chunks of bacon. There was nothing better than home cookin in her opinion. Processed foods be damned.
"That was very sweet of you Inuyasha." Mrs. Higarashi smiled, making him blush.
"Feh! It's no big deal." Inuyasha waved off as he tried to ignore Kagome's happy mewls as she ate his food. They were doing embarrassing things to his body. Thank goddess there were too many smells in the air and a table blocking his obvious arousal. "Why waste perfectly good food when the wench is still hungry?"
"That's true… but the gesture was sweet of you all the same." Mrs. Higarshi smiled knowingly.
"Why didn't you say something earlier?" Koga growled as he tried to take the food away from her. His irritation spiked when Kagome swatted at his hand and protectively hunched over her food. "I could have gotten you something fresh. You didn't have to take his scraps."
"Stop whining like a pup Koga; it's very unbecoming. Besides, I'm hungry and this is perfectly good food." Kagome snapped as she stabbed her fork into a potato wedge and shoved it into her mouth.
"I could have gotten you something to eat." Koga pouted as he watched her stuff her face with Inuyasha's food.
"There isn't any food left Koga." Sango said as she stared him down with a disapproving glare. "Besides, there's nothing wrong with her accepting food from Inuyasha since she's not mated yet."
"True, but I saw Kagome first." Koga smirked making Inuyasha clench his fists under the table. "He should know better than to mess with a bitch that's already been spoken for."
"Sorry to burst your bubble but, I don't remember accepting your claim Koga. As far as I'm concerned I'm still a free woman." Kagome huffed as she pushed away her now empty plate. "Plus, I'm waiting for my moon rainbow celebration to find my mate. You'll have to wait like all the other boys to get into my pants."
"Same with me." Sango smiled as Miroku casually took a sip of his drink. "Miroku's convinced that I'm his female but I told him I won't submit to him until I know that I'm 100% sure."
"I don't understand the point in waiting to mate before the moon rainbow." Inuyasha said, surprising everyone. "If you know who you want to be with, then you should just be together."
"But Inuyasha, what if the female you're sleeping with isn't your mate and you have offspring together?" Mrs. Higarashi frowned. "You'd only be hurting yourself and the female you're meant to be with down the road."
"You shouldn't be meant for anyone!" Inuyasha argued. "You should have the freedom to be with whoever the hell you want. I shouldn't have to be forced by some deity to be with someone I don't have any attachment to. I refuse to be brainwashed by the gods and feel emotions that aren't my own!"
"Mateship isn't like that Inuyasha." Grandpa Bob argued. "Your chosen partner is designed to be your other half. They balance you, complete you and help shape you into becoming a better being than you are alone. To reject your mate would be like cutting off your arm. They're gifts from the gods; perfectly crafted for you. They are not something to be tossed aside like unwanted goods."
"Well being forced to mate with someone didn't work for my dad and it sure as hell ain't going to work for me." Inuyasha snapped as he got to his feet. "Enjoy the rest of the party. I'm out of here."
"Please don't leave." Kagome begged as she grabbed his hand. "You have every right to believe what you do. It wasn't my family's intention to offend you or make you feel uncomfortable. We're just trying to understand why you would reject a mate before giving them the chance to love you."
"Sorry... that was rude of me. I didn't mean to lash out like that." Inuyasha sighed in defeat. "My dad and I's beliefs aren't exactly widely accepted. I'm just tired of people trying to change my mind about it. You'd have to know the full story to get it."
"You don't have to share sweetie." Mrs. Higarashi sympathized. "It's obviously a sensitive subject for you. We will respect your privacy and be here to listen when you are ready to tell us."
"Uh… thanks?" Inuyasha said as he rubbed the back of his neck nervously.
"Just for the record, I think whoever you'll be mated to will be really special." Mrs. Higarashi added, making him blush. "Don't give up on love completely Inuyasha. You might be surprised whom the gods have in store for you."
"You make it sound like you know?" Sango questioned as she eyed Mrs. Higurashi curiously.
"Perhaps." Mrs. Higurashi smirked, making Inuyasha's eyes widen slightly. "Either way, it's his decision in the end. I just hope you know what you are doing if you choose to let her go."
"Hm." Inuyasha nodded unsure how else to answer. Needing to clear his head he waved goodbye and headed out the door.
"Don't bother going after him Kagome." Miroku reassured her. "He'll be fine once he's had a chance to cool off."
"Are you sure?" Kagome asked nervously as she watched him step outside to cool off.
"He's a grown ass adult Kagome." Koga grouched as he took another sip of his beer. "He can take care of himself."
"Aren't you a little young to be drinking that?" Sango accused him as she crossed her arms over her chest.
"What's the problem with me having a beer? I'm an adult now according to our laws." Koga shrugged as he took another swig of his beer. "It's not like I'm out partying with humans or driving drunk. I'm safe on the Reservation where I won't get caught by the police."
"I guess that's true…" Sango frowned.
"When's your 18th celebration Kagome?" Koga asked as he picked at the label on the bottle with his claw.
"It's in July." Kagome asked. "Why?"
"Just wanted to know how long I'd have to wait until we could become mates." Koga shrugged.
"Koga…" Kagome sighed as she looked at the red veins in his eyes. "I think you're drunk."
"I am not drunk!" Koga growled in her face. "What do I have to do in order to get it through that pretty little skull of yours that you will be my bitch, end of story."
"Better watch your tone pup." Grandpa Bob warned him.
"I don't give a shit what you think old man! Kagome's my destined bitch. Just you wait and see." Koga growled as Grandpa Bob stared him down.
"I don't like that wolf mom." Sota said as they watched Koga storm across the room to hang out with Bankotsu and the rest of his rowdy gang.
"Neither do I pup." Grandpa Bob agreed as he looked over at his red-faced granddaughter. "But I have a feeling we won't need to worry about your sister mating with him any time soon."
"Absolutely." Kagome fumed. "It's flattering that he's so passionate about being with me but I don't have to be an adult to know that I don't want him as a mate. A friend? Maybe…? Most definitely not as the father of my children. He's too aggressive for me and I don't like being drug through the mud when he doesn't get his way."
"Koga tends to act rashly when under pressure. I imagine when he's had a chance to calm his beast he'll back down." Miroku reassured her.
"I don't know Miroku. Koga can be very stubborn and doesn't take no for an answer very well. Especially when he's determined to have something he's not allowed to have." Sango cautioned. "I fear the more Kagome rejects him the more he'll want her. He won't stop until the hunt is over."
"I'm sure he'll eventually realize Kagome's not for him." Miroku pointed out.
"Just like I know you're not for me?" Sango teased.
"Haha, very funny." Miroku smirked.
"Do you want to have your palm read?" Mrs. Higurashi asked. "It could help guide you down the road."
"Sure!" Sango laughed as she placed her palms on the table.
"Oh my..." Mrs. Higurashi giggled as she, Grandpa Bob and Kagome looked down at her palms.
"Oh my indeed." Grandpa Bob and Kagome chuckled.
"What?" Sango asked nervously as Mrs. Higurashi picked up her right hand and traced over the lines running down the center of her palm.
"You will have a long life ahead of you Sango." Mrs. Higurashi reassured her. "One filled with love and happiness."
"Then why do you laugh?" Miroku asked.
"Because she will have seven children." Grandpa Bob said causing both of their eyes to widen.
"Holy Buddha..." Miroku whispered, making them all laugh.
"S-seven?" Sango paled as she looked down at her palm in amazement. "You can tell that just by reading these lines?"
"Yep." Kagome giggled. "Do you want me to read yours, Miroku?"
"No, thank you." Miroku waved off. "Learning I'll have seven children is enough news for one day."
"Who said they'd be yours?" Sango argued, causing him to lift one dark eyebrow.
"Who else would give you so many?" Sota joked, making everyone laugh.
"Sis! They're playing our favorite song!" Kohaku exclaimed as he ran to her side and pulled on her arm. "Come on! You've got to dance with me!"
"Alright!" Sango laughed as she and Miroku got up from their seats. "You guys want to join us?"
"Sure!" Kagome laughed as she and Sota waved her mom and grandpa goodbye.
The rest of the night to Kagome's relief was a load of fun. She loved spending time with her new friends and getting to goof off with her little brother. The only thing she wished was different was Inuyasha's disappearance. She'd tried seeking him out to see if he was still at the party but it appeared that he'd left early. It made her sad that he felt that way about mating. Other than their brief argument at the bottom of the stairs the other day he'd been the perfect gentleman with her. She hadn't planned to develop a crush on him but it was kind of hard not to when he treated her like a princess. Besides, he was freaking hot! Who wouldn't want to be with someone like him?
She just hoped his feelings regarding mateship weren't completely set in stone. She'd loved to be paired up with someone like him; previous baggage included. Even if Inuyasha wasn't for her he needed someone special. He deserved to be loved. Before her family went home for the night she made sure to get both Miroku and Sango's cell numbers. Seeing how they lived an hour away it would be hard to hang out but they'd make plans to get together when they could. After saying their goodbyes her family got into her car and made their way home. Before she knew it she'd fallen asleep to the lull of the car and was dreaming of silver curtains and warm amber orbs of sunshine.
[End of Chapter 10]