You Want Me to WHAT?: Hiding the Truth
Disclaimer: Inuyasha is not mine! He belongs to Kagome! (Damn her!) ^_^
lostdreams: Ooh, I have been in a writing mood. Here's chapter five! I hope you like!
Ooo, but before we go I did get a review with questions/suggestion.
Yuina: It's a great story I can tell that you spent a lot of time thinking about this. That is a good quality in a wrighter. Heare are some questions and, ideas fore you to think about, Will Kougan find out about this romance going on between Kagome and Inuyasha,Why don't you have a seen when Kagomegets back from a date with Inuyasha walks in to her room to find that Kouga is wating fore her then a rape or a love seen take place,Is Kouga in love with Kagome,Is Kouga gona let Kagome leave him or is Inuyasha gona step in, Will Kagome ever tell Inuyasha the truth,and last but not least is Rei gona try and take Inuyasha from Kagome?
So here are my answers (I'm not going to answer all of them because that could cause some spoilage ^_^) Koga doesn't know what love is, so in that sense he doesn't really love Kagome, however he has this twisted idea that she belongs to him because he got her off the streets. And as for the Reiana trying to steal Inuyasha, not a chance in hell. Rei is totally happy for Kagome, besides, Rei's such a wild card she'll probably never settle down! ^_^ I hope that begins so answer some of the questions. If anyone has anymore just post them!
*Whew* Now that we have that out of the way, on with Chapter five..Hiding the Truth! Please read and review!
-@--@-
Kagome was almost late to work that night. Running in she almost took down three of the other girls.
"Watch it Kagome!"
"Hey where's the fire?"
"What's with the sunglasses?"
"Kagome?" Rei heard the commotion and stuck her head out of her dressing room, only to see Kagome disappear into her own.
Kagome burst into her room. Making sure the door was locked behind her, she removed her shades and examined her eye. Koga had still been pretty pissed, and she hadn't helped the situation at all.
*#*#Flashback#*#*
Kagome stepped out of the shower and picked up the phone. Nervously she dialed Koga's number.
"Hello?"
"Koga?"
"Kagome! Where the fuck have you been?"
Great. He still sounds really angry.
"Didn't Rei tell you? We went out.." Kagome said lightly.
"Whatever." Clearly Koga wasn't all that interested in believing her at the moment. "Stay there..I'm coming over."
"But Koga.." Koga had hung up on her.
Perfect. Kagome thought miserably as she started drying her hair.
True to his word, Koga showed up exactly ten minutes later. He was still fuming.
"So where the hell have you been all night?"
"Out with Rei. Didn't she tell you?" Kagome asked feigning innocence.
"Why didn't you call me after she told you I called?"
"Sorry Koga, but I don't feel the need to check up with you on every aspect of my life," she snapped. That had been her first mistake. Koga grabbed her wrist in a vice-like grip. "Let go!" she hissed. He responded by wrenching her wrist back.
"You forget wench. You owe me big time," he said in a deadly voice.
"Oh right! I want to bow down and worship you for making me a fucking stripper!" Kagome instantly regretted her words. She knew she pushed him too far.
*Smack*
*#*#End Flashback#*#*
"Fucking Koga." Kagome gingerly explored her now black and blue eye. She didn't think that Koga would haul off and hit her, especially not in the face. Her looking good was too important to him in the business they were in. It was another minute before she saw the flowers.
What the? There were two dozen red roses sitting in a vase on the dresser in her room. Momentarily forgetting about her eye, she fished around for the card.
~Kagome..Surprise! I just wanted to let you know that I had a really great time last night. I'm looking forward to seeing you again. I know you're working tonight, but I wanted to give you a reason to smile (you are smiling now right?). I'll call you later. Inuyasha~
Kagome grinned from ear to ear. Flopping back on a chair she re-read the card over and over again.
"Kagome?" Reiana was knocking on her door. Kagome panicked for a second, before realizing she was going to need Rei's help covering her eye anyway. Getting up and unlocking the door, Kagome let Rei in.
"That bastard!" Rei exclaimed the minute she saw Kagome's face.
"It was my fault," Kagome started weakly. "I purposely pissed him off even more."
"Stop talking like that!" Reiana said angrily. "This is not your fault. Come on, let me help you cover that up." After about ten minutes of work, one could barely tell that Kagome ever had a black eye.
"Now if anyone asks I tripped and banged my eye against a chair at home. Okay?" Kagome told Rei as she finished dressing. Rei looked upset, but agreed.
"I still think you should tell someone that Koga hits you.." she started, but Kagome stopped her with a firm shake of her head.
"You know Koga, that would just make him more mad. Besides, it's not like anyone would really believe me anyway." Kagome shrugged. It was a fact of life she had forced herself to get used to.
"Going out with that other guy will make him more angry than telling on him would," Rei pointed out. She was just being the devil's advocate and Kagome knew it. That's why she didn't bother replying.
"Oh that reminds me! Look!" Kagome showed Rei the roses and the card.
"Wow Kagome!" her eyes widened as she read the note. "If you were any other girl, I would be so jealous." Rei said with a grin. "Congratulations." She gave Kagome a huge hug.
"Thanks Rei! Oh shit! I'm almost on!" Kagome gave a fleeting smile as she ran backstage. Standing behind the curtain she peered out at the audience. There was a large crowd. Willing her nerves to calm, she turned her thoughts back to the card and the flowers.
Yes Inuyasha, I'm smiling.
-@--@-
Kagome stood just inside her apartment building waiting nervously. It was Tuesday night. Her eye looked a little better, well if you consider it turning a gross shade of yellow better. She glanced nervously from side to side, half-expecting Koga to show up.
No, that's not gonna happen.. Kagome willed herself to calm down. She was going out with Rei and the girls tonight and didn't know what time she'd be back, well that's what Koga thought anyway. Kagome felt her heart begin to flutter as she saw a silver car pulling up to the front of her building. She opened the door and rushed down the steps to the awaiting Inuyasha.
"You look wonderful tonight," he whispered as he opened the car door for her. Kagome felt a light blush creep onto her cheeks. She was wearing a short and simple black dress. Although Inuyasha had not told her were they were going he had told her to dress nicely.
"Thanks, you too." He was wearing black dress pants and red silk shirt. Kagome was glad he helped her into the car so she wouldn't swoon on the spot. "So were are we going?" she asked, once Inuyasha had gotten back in the car.
"You'll see.." he said coyly as he put the car in gear and zoomed off. They drove for about twenty minutes, before pulling in front on a grand building. Kagome gasped when she saw it and looked over at Inuyasha.
"Are you serious?" she asked skeptically. They were at The Shrine, the most expensive restaurant in the city.
"We wouldn't be here if I wasn't," he said, fully enjoying her reaction. She looked at a valet opened her door for her.
"Miss?" he asked politely, offering his hand in assistance. Kagome accepted it still in a state of shock.
"Smile," Inuyasha whispered in her ear as he came and took her arm. "At least pretend you want to have a good time," he teased quietly. Kagome snapped from her stupor. Her smile brightened the room as they entered the restaurant. Kagome was positively giddy when they approached the maitre 'd.
"Name please?" he asked them pompously. It was obvious that he didn't think to people so young belonged there. He was especially eyeing Kagome with a look of contempt.
"Kaiyou, Inuyasha." Inuyasha replied. He waited for the look of the maitre 'd change from contempt to deep respect. It's one nice thing about my name.. Inuyasha thought smugly as the man stumbled over his greeting. It commands respect from anyone who has heard it, and there aren't many who haven't.
"Please follow me this way. Your table has already been prepared due to your specifications Mr. Kaiyou." Kagome gasped yet again. The table was immaculately set for two. A single red rose sat on her plate and an elegant candelabrum with three tall tapir candles providing a soft glow. A waiter pulled her chair out for her. Her stomach fluttering insanely she smiled and sat down, allowing him to push her into the table.
"Thank you," she whispered to the waiter who bowed curtly.
"I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of already preparing the menu for us tonight."
"That's fine," she said numbly. This was amazing. She looked a little surprised when a waiter came and began filling up their wineglasses with an expensive white wine. Waiting until the waiter left, Kagome leaned towards Inuyasha.
"I'm only nineteen.." she hissed lightly. It wasn't like she didn't drink or anything, but this was a very nice place and she didn't want to get Inuyasha in trouble. He only grinned at her concern.
"I won't tell if you don't," he whispered back giving her an impish grin. Kagome gave a little laugh. A short time later the first course was served. It consisted of shrimp and salad. Kagome made sure to pace herself. She was looking forward to every course of this meal and didn't want to miss out on any of it. She looked up after a moment and was surprised to see Inuyasha frowning at her.
"What's wrong?" she asked nervously. Had she been using the wrong fork or something? Rei had told her that if they went to a nice restaurant that had several forks to just work from the outside in, so that's what she had been doing.
"What happened?" he asked in a concerned tone, a thumb rubbing lightly over her eye. Feeling her mouth go dry, Kagome stuttered out her practiced reply.
"I tripped over some blankets at home and ran right into a chair," she said with a forced laugh. She quickly took a sip of wine, peering at him over her glass to see if he accepted her answer. His frown deepened a little, but it was at that moment the second course was brought. Kagome was thankful for the distraction.
"So my dad is head Kaiyou Industries and Sess is going to take over after him. I'm in school to be a corporate lawyer so I can work on their legal team as well, but.." Inuyasha trailed off. They had long since finished the meal and were just sitting talking now. Inuyasha was revealing quite a bit to Kagome about his past.
"But you don't want to be a corporate lawyer," Kagome finished for him. "I don't blame you. That would be a hectic job, especially working for family.." From what she knew about Inuyasha so far, he was the black sheep of his family. He was the product of his demon father's second marriage to a human woman. This made Inuyasha a hanyou, which was the main reason Sesshomaru didn't like him. Sesshomaru was the full demon product of their father's first marriage. At any rate Inuyasha's father was convinced that he would become a bum so had decided his future for him. His older brother Sesshomaru already thought Inuyasha was a bum and didn't believe he had a future. Thankfully though Inuyasha still had his mother, who was the only one to understand him.
"Tell me about it." Inuyasha sat silent for a moment. Kagome was half- afraid that he would ask her about her past. As much as she trusted him, she really didn't want to tell what a street rat she really was. Suddenly Inuyasha's eyes perked up. "Let's dance," he said impulsively, motioning to a small dance floor where several couples were swaying to the music of a string quartet. Kagome paled instantly.
"Um..Inuyasha.." Kagome started as Inuyasha was trying to pull her to her feet.
"What?" he asked as a small smile played across his lips. Kagome blushed a deep shade of red.
"I can't dance," she whispered, very embarrassed. Inuyasha stood shocked for a moment before he started laughing.
"You're joking right?" he asked her, still chuckling.
"I'm serious Inuyasha, I can't dance like that!" she said, motioning to the dance floor, her embarrassment turning into a soft anger.
"It's not hard," he said lightly. Pulling her to the dance floor, he placed one of her hands around his neck and took the other in his other hand. He pulled her closer and placed a hand on her hip. "Just follow my lead," he whispered in her ear, sending shivers down her spine. She nodded, like she was going to do anything else just now. "Feel the rhythm of the music and just move with it," he whispered again, nuzzling her neck. Kagome felt a heat course through her entire body. Slowly they began moving around the dance floor. Kagome was surprised at how lightly Inuyasha was on his feet.
"You're really good at this," she told him quietly. He smiled down at her.
"I've had lots of practice," he said with a shrug. They danced for who knows how long. Kagome was in a complete dream world. She didn't want this night to end, but of course it had too eventually. She rested her head against his shoulder on the ride back to her apartment. He opened the car door for her again and walked her to the building. Half of her wanted to invite him upstairs. The other half never wanted him to see past what he was looking at now.
"I had a wonderful time tonight," she whispered. The night was chilly and she shivered slightly. Noticing, Inuyasha pulled her into a warm embrace.
"Me too," he said huskily. He lifted her chin with his hand and their lips met. This time the kiss lasted a long time. Kagome's mind reeled with so many emotions. His tongue gently asked for permission to taste her, and Kagome responded gladly. Deepening the kiss, Kagome's head nearly exploded. She had never felt this way before in her entire life. She felt like laughing, crying, yelling and smiling all at the same time. When they finally had to pull away, both were breathing hard.
"Wow," Kagome said softly.
"You said it," Inuyasha agreed. He had felt the same rush of emotion. Kissing her lightly again, he pulled away after a much shorter time. "How does Thursday night sound?" he asked. Kagome broke into a wide grin.
"Perfect." She leaned in and kissed him one last time before he turned to leave. Once again she stood just outside until the silver car disappeared. "Thursday won't come soon enough," she whispered to the wind before turning to go inside.
-@--@-
Inuyasha was frowning for the greater portion of his ride home. He had had the greatest night with Kagome, but something was bothering him. Why did she lie to him about her eye? While they were dancing he had studied it from the closer distance. It was fairly recent and very visible even under her makeup from that proximity. He guessed she was lying from the minute she told him the lame excuse about the chair. He confirmed it when he saw the outline of knuckles around the edge. Someone had hit her. Inuyasha had felt and unspeakable anger rise in him. Not because Kagome lied, but because someone had dared to harm her. He had pulled her closer. Kagome had given a contented sigh and snuggled more deeply into his chest.
Maybe on Thursday she'll tell me what really happened.. he thought as he reached the dorms. He would beat the crap out of whoever hit her and make sure they never did it again.
-@--@-
lostdreams: Ha ha ha! How's that for some romance? I've been in a writing mood, and I sort of know exactly where I'm going with this (Wrong Side is a totally different story..grrr -_- ) so I should have the next chapter up pretty soon! Tell me what you think!
Disclaimer: Inuyasha is not mine! He belongs to Kagome! (Damn her!) ^_^
lostdreams: Ooh, I have been in a writing mood. Here's chapter five! I hope you like!
Ooo, but before we go I did get a review with questions/suggestion.
Yuina: It's a great story I can tell that you spent a lot of time thinking about this. That is a good quality in a wrighter. Heare are some questions and, ideas fore you to think about, Will Kougan find out about this romance going on between Kagome and Inuyasha,Why don't you have a seen when Kagomegets back from a date with Inuyasha walks in to her room to find that Kouga is wating fore her then a rape or a love seen take place,Is Kouga in love with Kagome,Is Kouga gona let Kagome leave him or is Inuyasha gona step in, Will Kagome ever tell Inuyasha the truth,and last but not least is Rei gona try and take Inuyasha from Kagome?
So here are my answers (I'm not going to answer all of them because that could cause some spoilage ^_^) Koga doesn't know what love is, so in that sense he doesn't really love Kagome, however he has this twisted idea that she belongs to him because he got her off the streets. And as for the Reiana trying to steal Inuyasha, not a chance in hell. Rei is totally happy for Kagome, besides, Rei's such a wild card she'll probably never settle down! ^_^ I hope that begins so answer some of the questions. If anyone has anymore just post them!
*Whew* Now that we have that out of the way, on with Chapter five..Hiding the Truth! Please read and review!
-@--@-
Kagome was almost late to work that night. Running in she almost took down three of the other girls.
"Watch it Kagome!"
"Hey where's the fire?"
"What's with the sunglasses?"
"Kagome?" Rei heard the commotion and stuck her head out of her dressing room, only to see Kagome disappear into her own.
Kagome burst into her room. Making sure the door was locked behind her, she removed her shades and examined her eye. Koga had still been pretty pissed, and she hadn't helped the situation at all.
*#*#Flashback#*#*
Kagome stepped out of the shower and picked up the phone. Nervously she dialed Koga's number.
"Hello?"
"Koga?"
"Kagome! Where the fuck have you been?"
Great. He still sounds really angry.
"Didn't Rei tell you? We went out.." Kagome said lightly.
"Whatever." Clearly Koga wasn't all that interested in believing her at the moment. "Stay there..I'm coming over."
"But Koga.." Koga had hung up on her.
Perfect. Kagome thought miserably as she started drying her hair.
True to his word, Koga showed up exactly ten minutes later. He was still fuming.
"So where the hell have you been all night?"
"Out with Rei. Didn't she tell you?" Kagome asked feigning innocence.
"Why didn't you call me after she told you I called?"
"Sorry Koga, but I don't feel the need to check up with you on every aspect of my life," she snapped. That had been her first mistake. Koga grabbed her wrist in a vice-like grip. "Let go!" she hissed. He responded by wrenching her wrist back.
"You forget wench. You owe me big time," he said in a deadly voice.
"Oh right! I want to bow down and worship you for making me a fucking stripper!" Kagome instantly regretted her words. She knew she pushed him too far.
*Smack*
*#*#End Flashback#*#*
"Fucking Koga." Kagome gingerly explored her now black and blue eye. She didn't think that Koga would haul off and hit her, especially not in the face. Her looking good was too important to him in the business they were in. It was another minute before she saw the flowers.
What the? There were two dozen red roses sitting in a vase on the dresser in her room. Momentarily forgetting about her eye, she fished around for the card.
~Kagome..Surprise! I just wanted to let you know that I had a really great time last night. I'm looking forward to seeing you again. I know you're working tonight, but I wanted to give you a reason to smile (you are smiling now right?). I'll call you later. Inuyasha~
Kagome grinned from ear to ear. Flopping back on a chair she re-read the card over and over again.
"Kagome?" Reiana was knocking on her door. Kagome panicked for a second, before realizing she was going to need Rei's help covering her eye anyway. Getting up and unlocking the door, Kagome let Rei in.
"That bastard!" Rei exclaimed the minute she saw Kagome's face.
"It was my fault," Kagome started weakly. "I purposely pissed him off even more."
"Stop talking like that!" Reiana said angrily. "This is not your fault. Come on, let me help you cover that up." After about ten minutes of work, one could barely tell that Kagome ever had a black eye.
"Now if anyone asks I tripped and banged my eye against a chair at home. Okay?" Kagome told Rei as she finished dressing. Rei looked upset, but agreed.
"I still think you should tell someone that Koga hits you.." she started, but Kagome stopped her with a firm shake of her head.
"You know Koga, that would just make him more mad. Besides, it's not like anyone would really believe me anyway." Kagome shrugged. It was a fact of life she had forced herself to get used to.
"Going out with that other guy will make him more angry than telling on him would," Rei pointed out. She was just being the devil's advocate and Kagome knew it. That's why she didn't bother replying.
"Oh that reminds me! Look!" Kagome showed Rei the roses and the card.
"Wow Kagome!" her eyes widened as she read the note. "If you were any other girl, I would be so jealous." Rei said with a grin. "Congratulations." She gave Kagome a huge hug.
"Thanks Rei! Oh shit! I'm almost on!" Kagome gave a fleeting smile as she ran backstage. Standing behind the curtain she peered out at the audience. There was a large crowd. Willing her nerves to calm, she turned her thoughts back to the card and the flowers.
Yes Inuyasha, I'm smiling.
-@--@-
Kagome stood just inside her apartment building waiting nervously. It was Tuesday night. Her eye looked a little better, well if you consider it turning a gross shade of yellow better. She glanced nervously from side to side, half-expecting Koga to show up.
No, that's not gonna happen.. Kagome willed herself to calm down. She was going out with Rei and the girls tonight and didn't know what time she'd be back, well that's what Koga thought anyway. Kagome felt her heart begin to flutter as she saw a silver car pulling up to the front of her building. She opened the door and rushed down the steps to the awaiting Inuyasha.
"You look wonderful tonight," he whispered as he opened the car door for her. Kagome felt a light blush creep onto her cheeks. She was wearing a short and simple black dress. Although Inuyasha had not told her were they were going he had told her to dress nicely.
"Thanks, you too." He was wearing black dress pants and red silk shirt. Kagome was glad he helped her into the car so she wouldn't swoon on the spot. "So were are we going?" she asked, once Inuyasha had gotten back in the car.
"You'll see.." he said coyly as he put the car in gear and zoomed off. They drove for about twenty minutes, before pulling in front on a grand building. Kagome gasped when she saw it and looked over at Inuyasha.
"Are you serious?" she asked skeptically. They were at The Shrine, the most expensive restaurant in the city.
"We wouldn't be here if I wasn't," he said, fully enjoying her reaction. She looked at a valet opened her door for her.
"Miss?" he asked politely, offering his hand in assistance. Kagome accepted it still in a state of shock.
"Smile," Inuyasha whispered in her ear as he came and took her arm. "At least pretend you want to have a good time," he teased quietly. Kagome snapped from her stupor. Her smile brightened the room as they entered the restaurant. Kagome was positively giddy when they approached the maitre 'd.
"Name please?" he asked them pompously. It was obvious that he didn't think to people so young belonged there. He was especially eyeing Kagome with a look of contempt.
"Kaiyou, Inuyasha." Inuyasha replied. He waited for the look of the maitre 'd change from contempt to deep respect. It's one nice thing about my name.. Inuyasha thought smugly as the man stumbled over his greeting. It commands respect from anyone who has heard it, and there aren't many who haven't.
"Please follow me this way. Your table has already been prepared due to your specifications Mr. Kaiyou." Kagome gasped yet again. The table was immaculately set for two. A single red rose sat on her plate and an elegant candelabrum with three tall tapir candles providing a soft glow. A waiter pulled her chair out for her. Her stomach fluttering insanely she smiled and sat down, allowing him to push her into the table.
"Thank you," she whispered to the waiter who bowed curtly.
"I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of already preparing the menu for us tonight."
"That's fine," she said numbly. This was amazing. She looked a little surprised when a waiter came and began filling up their wineglasses with an expensive white wine. Waiting until the waiter left, Kagome leaned towards Inuyasha.
"I'm only nineteen.." she hissed lightly. It wasn't like she didn't drink or anything, but this was a very nice place and she didn't want to get Inuyasha in trouble. He only grinned at her concern.
"I won't tell if you don't," he whispered back giving her an impish grin. Kagome gave a little laugh. A short time later the first course was served. It consisted of shrimp and salad. Kagome made sure to pace herself. She was looking forward to every course of this meal and didn't want to miss out on any of it. She looked up after a moment and was surprised to see Inuyasha frowning at her.
"What's wrong?" she asked nervously. Had she been using the wrong fork or something? Rei had told her that if they went to a nice restaurant that had several forks to just work from the outside in, so that's what she had been doing.
"What happened?" he asked in a concerned tone, a thumb rubbing lightly over her eye. Feeling her mouth go dry, Kagome stuttered out her practiced reply.
"I tripped over some blankets at home and ran right into a chair," she said with a forced laugh. She quickly took a sip of wine, peering at him over her glass to see if he accepted her answer. His frown deepened a little, but it was at that moment the second course was brought. Kagome was thankful for the distraction.
"So my dad is head Kaiyou Industries and Sess is going to take over after him. I'm in school to be a corporate lawyer so I can work on their legal team as well, but.." Inuyasha trailed off. They had long since finished the meal and were just sitting talking now. Inuyasha was revealing quite a bit to Kagome about his past.
"But you don't want to be a corporate lawyer," Kagome finished for him. "I don't blame you. That would be a hectic job, especially working for family.." From what she knew about Inuyasha so far, he was the black sheep of his family. He was the product of his demon father's second marriage to a human woman. This made Inuyasha a hanyou, which was the main reason Sesshomaru didn't like him. Sesshomaru was the full demon product of their father's first marriage. At any rate Inuyasha's father was convinced that he would become a bum so had decided his future for him. His older brother Sesshomaru already thought Inuyasha was a bum and didn't believe he had a future. Thankfully though Inuyasha still had his mother, who was the only one to understand him.
"Tell me about it." Inuyasha sat silent for a moment. Kagome was half- afraid that he would ask her about her past. As much as she trusted him, she really didn't want to tell what a street rat she really was. Suddenly Inuyasha's eyes perked up. "Let's dance," he said impulsively, motioning to a small dance floor where several couples were swaying to the music of a string quartet. Kagome paled instantly.
"Um..Inuyasha.." Kagome started as Inuyasha was trying to pull her to her feet.
"What?" he asked as a small smile played across his lips. Kagome blushed a deep shade of red.
"I can't dance," she whispered, very embarrassed. Inuyasha stood shocked for a moment before he started laughing.
"You're joking right?" he asked her, still chuckling.
"I'm serious Inuyasha, I can't dance like that!" she said, motioning to the dance floor, her embarrassment turning into a soft anger.
"It's not hard," he said lightly. Pulling her to the dance floor, he placed one of her hands around his neck and took the other in his other hand. He pulled her closer and placed a hand on her hip. "Just follow my lead," he whispered in her ear, sending shivers down her spine. She nodded, like she was going to do anything else just now. "Feel the rhythm of the music and just move with it," he whispered again, nuzzling her neck. Kagome felt a heat course through her entire body. Slowly they began moving around the dance floor. Kagome was surprised at how lightly Inuyasha was on his feet.
"You're really good at this," she told him quietly. He smiled down at her.
"I've had lots of practice," he said with a shrug. They danced for who knows how long. Kagome was in a complete dream world. She didn't want this night to end, but of course it had too eventually. She rested her head against his shoulder on the ride back to her apartment. He opened the car door for her again and walked her to the building. Half of her wanted to invite him upstairs. The other half never wanted him to see past what he was looking at now.
"I had a wonderful time tonight," she whispered. The night was chilly and she shivered slightly. Noticing, Inuyasha pulled her into a warm embrace.
"Me too," he said huskily. He lifted her chin with his hand and their lips met. This time the kiss lasted a long time. Kagome's mind reeled with so many emotions. His tongue gently asked for permission to taste her, and Kagome responded gladly. Deepening the kiss, Kagome's head nearly exploded. She had never felt this way before in her entire life. She felt like laughing, crying, yelling and smiling all at the same time. When they finally had to pull away, both were breathing hard.
"Wow," Kagome said softly.
"You said it," Inuyasha agreed. He had felt the same rush of emotion. Kissing her lightly again, he pulled away after a much shorter time. "How does Thursday night sound?" he asked. Kagome broke into a wide grin.
"Perfect." She leaned in and kissed him one last time before he turned to leave. Once again she stood just outside until the silver car disappeared. "Thursday won't come soon enough," she whispered to the wind before turning to go inside.
-@--@-
Inuyasha was frowning for the greater portion of his ride home. He had had the greatest night with Kagome, but something was bothering him. Why did she lie to him about her eye? While they were dancing he had studied it from the closer distance. It was fairly recent and very visible even under her makeup from that proximity. He guessed she was lying from the minute she told him the lame excuse about the chair. He confirmed it when he saw the outline of knuckles around the edge. Someone had hit her. Inuyasha had felt and unspeakable anger rise in him. Not because Kagome lied, but because someone had dared to harm her. He had pulled her closer. Kagome had given a contented sigh and snuggled more deeply into his chest.
Maybe on Thursday she'll tell me what really happened.. he thought as he reached the dorms. He would beat the crap out of whoever hit her and make sure they never did it again.
-@--@-
lostdreams: Ha ha ha! How's that for some romance? I've been in a writing mood, and I sort of know exactly where I'm going with this (Wrong Side is a totally different story..grrr -_- ) so I should have the next chapter up pretty soon! Tell me what you think!