A Tragic Love

Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Inuyasha and if you don't know what yet, you might be brain dead.

+Ch.6: Inuyasha Strikes Again+

Kagome had thought it was over.but then the annoying phone calls started and the flowers arrived and damn even the serenades outside her bedroom window.

If she even saw a glint of his brown hair, she would throw herself over her balcony.but she didn't.and he continued to haunt her.even in her dreams.or rather, nightmares.

Kagome arrived at school the next week looking a little drugged from her sleeping pills. She had slept little after Kouga vowed to win her over. She tried throwing water over him, disconnecting the telephone line, and even setting his shoes on fire. But nothing seemed to drive that boy away. The more she fought, the harder he tried to win her love.

Of course, she would care less about Kouga and his pathetic attempts to win her heart. That is, if it didn't concern a little white lie she told him just a few nights ago.

"I mean, yeah I do..."

"Which one is it.yeah or no?"

"Yeah I do."

Kouga sat back and drank his wine, "Okay then, what's his name?" he asked.

Kagome turned white for a moment and searched deep within her memory vault for a name, any name. "His name is-is Inuyasha!" she yelled.

"Inuyasha? Hmmm.okay well I better find this Inuyasha and challenge him to a duel!" he proclaimed.

Damn her! Why she had chosen his name, she didn't really quite know. Hell, she should have chosen Hojo. He would throw himself over a bridge for her. But, no, she chose Inuyasha, a guy she didn't know and didn't even like.

Someone, end my misery, Kagome prayed. Just then, Hojo hopped in front of her and did a little dance. He swung his hands up and down while tapping his heels over and over again. He slid to and fro in front of her and then did a double turn, which caused a number of people to fly across the hall. He ended it with a light tap and then stretched his arms in front of him and bowed.

Kagome stood their, motionless and speechless. She knew this day would come soon. Hojo had finally lost his mind. She put a hand to her mouth and then approached Hojo with a gasp.

"My dear Hojo, how can I help you?" Kagome asked, hugging him and patting him on the back.

Hojo laughed and then hugged Kagome tighter. "Miss Kagome! Tell me, you've realized your love for me?"

Kagome pushed away and folded her arms. "Hojo! What the hell are you talking about?"

Hojo continued to smile and then started dancing again. Kagome pressed him against the locker to end his madness. Hojo's smile grew wider.

"Kagome, it is so soon. I don't think I'm ready."

Kagome released her hold of him and jumped back from the fire she had created, "What?! No!! You sicko!" she screamed.

"Hojo, can you please tell me why you are dancing?" Kagome asked calmly.

"It's for the talent show! What do you think?" Hojo was gleaming now.

Kagome snickered and then patted her good friend on the back. She had known him too long. She couldn't give up on him now.

"It's great Hojo. Can't wait to see it at the talent show."

"Oh you like. Kagome likes it!" he yelled and continued to repeat until it reverberated all throughout the hall. He danced to his first class smiling like a kid at a candy store.

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"Chikara?" Sango asked.

"Yes, Chikara!" Kagome yelled for the tenth time.

"Oh my gosh! Do you know what that family stands for?" Sango asked in a dreamy whisper.

"Yeah..junk," Kagome responded bluntly.

Sango shook her friend and said, "Kagome, they own every furniture company in this whole country. Well, they own Tokyo Junk and then they own the subcontractors and their subcontractors.the money never stops!" Kagome thought about that for a moment and shrugged, "I could care less."

"Besides, it won't be so bad married to a Chikara.Kagome Chikara." Sango said, making special emphasis on her Chikara.

"Yes it would. You should have been there. He was a total creep."

"Well, is he cute?" Sango asked with a nudge.

"Well, hes okay."

"There you go. And if he breaks your heart, I'll break his legs. Simple enough."

"Can't we skip the breaking my heart stuff and can you just break his legs for fun?"

Sango laughed and then welcomed Miroku over. Miroku was then accompanied with an unfamiliar person. As they drew closer, the figure slid from behind Miroku and Kagome instantly recognized him as Inuyasha.

"Hello my lovely Sango," Miroku exclaimed and then bent over for a kiss from Sango. Sango gave him a bonk on the head instead. Miroku accepted it and sat down next to his blushing girlfriend.

"Don't think I will forget what you did the other day." Miroku sighed and then extended his hand.

"Oh everyone, this is Inuyasha Bakemono." Inuyasha didn't lift an eye; he continued to sit in the corner, opposite Kagome.

Miroku noticed this but continued nevertheless, "and Inuyasha, this is Sango and Kagome." Kagome swore she saw his eye slightly lift but then look down again.

"I am showing him the school and stuff."

"So what were you guys talking about?" Miroku asked in order to lift the silence.

"Oh, Kagome was telling me about Kou--" Sango began.

"SANGO! Don't bore them with my stupid life," Kagome interrupted.

"Yeah, don't bore us."

The trio sat still and looked over Inuyasha, sitting silently than ever. "Excuse me?" Kagome asked.

"You heard me. I said don't bore us with your stupid life." "You bastard! My life is not stupid!" Kagome retorted. Her blood was boiling and her temperature was on melting point. She was ready to burst.

"I'm sorry; maybe I have a hearing problem. I thought you just confessed your life was boring," he said a matter-of-factly with a hint of annoyance in his voice.

"What, like your life is so amazing! You're just another spoiled rich kid!"

Inuyasha, the first time all day, made eye contact. He stood up from his corner seat and walked up to the tense Kagome, who was about to piss in her paints from the fear.

He looked straight into her eye, an inch away from his face and whispered, "You don't know anything about my life, bitch."

Taken aback, Kagome stepped back and watched Inuyasha gather his things and leave.

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"Kagome, oh Kagome! My woman, I want you to be mine!! Be with me, be with me, BE WITH ME!" Kouga sang. Kagome thought she was being attacked by a dying bear. But, it was only Kouga. She'd rather be eaten by the bear.

Kagome wasn't sure when he was going to go home. He had been there for three days in a row and no one said a thing. Actually, her mother loved it. She went downstairs in the patio and video taped it. Kagome thought she was living a nightmare.

Maybe if I light him on fire again, Kagome thought, no that would kill him. She just wanted to scare him off.

"Kouga! Stop!" Kagome yelled from her balcony in the middle of his serenade. Kouga froze and then asked, "So, you going out with me then, my woman?"

"No, I would never--" Kagome began but then her mother yelled, "Kagome, I need to talk to you."

Kagome excused herself and ran to her mother. She found her in the kitchen, facing the serenading Kouga.

"Kagome, that poor boy. He loves you so."

Kagome snickered and said "No mother, he doesn't love me. And I don't love him."

"Kagome, we have already talked about this, there is no room for love in your life. You will be married to him, so you might as well live with it."

"Mother, you can't make me love him. You CAN'T!" Her mother calmly set her wine on the table and turned to her teary eyed daughter. "Kagome, it doesn't matter what you want anymore. Your father and I have already arranged for your marriage to him."

"NO MOTHER, NO!!" Kagome screamed. The house trembled and even Kouga ceased his serenade and turned to the distraught Kagome, who was slowly sinking to the floor. Her feet had given way to the news and she lay unable to move on her parent's marble floor.

"Kagome, get up. You don't have much time, Kouga will come back at seven to pick you up for your date."

Kagome eyed the confused Kouga outside and he saw the sadness in her eyes. He walked over to the sliding door but Kagome held her hand up in defeat. She watched as her mother stood up, patted down her dress, cleared her throat, and forced a smile. She walked to the sliding door and opened it for Kouga. She told Kouga that Kagome was feeling a bit under the weather (PMS) but she would be peachy by the time he picked her up for their date that night.

Kagome sat further into the floor but the tears ceased. Maybe, her mother was right. No one would ever love her.he was all she had. ~ + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A/N CO- I hoped u liked it!!!!!!!! I bet you're wondering what going to happen next. Well, you'll have to wait.

Note- I know Kouga doesn't sing in the anime (or manga) but he does here, so enjoy the funny! Before I forget- please review