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Chapter 14: Always There Bye: KNE
"God Kag...I could never fall in love with you." he looked up and froze. His smile faded and he felt his heart stop beating. Standing in front of him was Kouga and Kagome hugging each other.
The silence was unbreakable; it seemed like forever as Inuyasha stared at the couple. He didn't know why he couldn't move his feet or why he couldn't even blink his eyes, maybe it was the way Kouga held her so tight, and how his right hand clutched the back of her head. The moment Inuyasha realized how their bodies were pressed against each other, he swallowed and turned away unable to watch any longer. Why was he still standing there? It wasn't like he wanted to be caught watching the two, but then again why did he feel like he actually wanted Kagome to see him. He snapped back to reality when he felt his claws digging into his palms and the pain was already searing through his arms. So he did the only thing he could do, he turned around and walked away with the picture of Kagome and Kouga still in his mind.
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Inuyasha brought a hand up to his forehead as he pushed passed the busy sidewalks of Tokyo. Why the hell were so many people up so late? Didn't they have anything to do? He groaned as he ran straight into a woman, practically knocking her over. Apparently, he was too busy pissing off to notice that she was with three other men, big men.
"Hey!!" they shouted after him. Inuyasha slowed down and turned his back slightly. He felt his anger bubbling inside of him. Good, he needed a fight right now. He hadn't hit someone in so long. A tingly sensation went through his body as a huge guy with a shaved head spun him around.
"What the fuck was that? Watch where you're going!" he yelled into Inuyasha's face. His two friends walked over to them. They crossed their arms over there chest and looked at him. Kagome and Kouga? When did this happen? Why did he feel so betrayed, like he was cheated on or something? Inuyasha lowered his head as he tried to think over it. Kagome was a girl, at least now she was. It never occurred to him before, but one day she would eventually have to have a boyfriend. But seeing her with Kouga, why did it affect him so much.
"Hey we're talking to you!!!" they screamed into his face, grabbing the collar of his shirt. "What the fuck are you trying to do? Trying to ignore us? You piece of."
"Shit," Inuyasha said, looking at the guy straight in the face. The man's face seemed to look confused at first and then he tightened his grip on Inuyasha.
"What did you just say?!" Inuyasha looked him straight in the eye and the sniffed.
"I have a sensitive nose. You smell like shit." The three guys stared at him in bewilderment as if he didn't know who he was talking to.
"Sensitive my ass," the bald guy said, pulling his fist back.
"Smell this, punk," he screamed and punched Inuyasha across the face, hard. Inuyasha staggered backwards and fell onto his knees. The guy laughed and cracked his knuckles.
"Easy as hell, you're fucking going down.get up!" he screamed. Inuyasha looked down at the cement and snorted, causing Baldy to walk towards him. Was this how Kagome felt when she walked into Kikyou and him so many times? Like an idiot? He shook his head, trying to forget it. Inuyasha stood up slowly and wiped the blood that trickled down the side of his lip.
"Ha.not bad," Inuyasha said looking at the blood on the backside of his hand. "You actually got me even more pissed off than I am."
"You talk a lot shit, kid..better shut up before I kill you," Baldy said, cocking his head towards his friends. "Get him." he said. Inuyasha smiled and threw his first punch.
A fight was something he wanted to keep him busy. He was afraid if he kept thinking more about Kagome, he'll realize something that would scare the hell out of him.
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Kagome swallowed as Kouga's limo pulled away. He waved to her goodbye and then winked. Kagome nodded her head and waited for the car to disappear down the path. Then she walked into her home.
"Where is my dad?" Kagome demanded, as the maids had rushed over to her. "Where is he??!!" she half screamed.
"Your father is in the study, Miss. Higurashi," they said. Kagome tossed her purse aside and took of her shoes. She walked down the long corridor to the study, and then barged in.
"What the hell were you thinking?!!!" Kagome screamed. Takeo Higurashi jumped from where he sat and put down his laptop. Kagome was clutching onto the door knob. Her face was all red and he knew that she was pissed as hell.
"Kagome? What are you talking about?" He stood up calmly. Kagome's eyes turned to slits as she marched over to him.
"How come nobody bothered to let me know that I was engaged?!" the whole mansion shook as she screamed. Takeo closed his eyes and slowly removed his glasses.
"It's for the best. I noticed that you and Kouga have been getting along lately. You two are rather close, and you've been so happy for the few days. Engagement is perfect for this situation."
"Shut up! Shut up!" Kagome yelled. "I'm not going to marry some egoistic pig head! I'm not going to marry Kouga?!" Mr. Higurashi's patience was running out.
"Marriage isn't for a while Kagome. Not until you graduate college. But."
"I don't care, engagement, marriage, both suck! Either way I would have to be with him, and I don't want that!"
"Kagome, you better of not turned Kouga down when he told you. What did you do?" His voice was serious, with more tone to it now. Kagome bit her tongue. What did she do? She was too freaking shock to do anything but stare at him like a dope. Plus, she couldn't' just say no to him right there, she would though have her father call it off.
"I'm not going to get engaged."
"Kagome, it is your duty as my heir to Higurashi corp., to marry Kouga. The two of you will join companies, business and be unstoppable. With this opportunity Takashi."
"Fuck Takashi! I don't' give a crap about the business, the money, or anything here in Tokyo! First and for all, If I am marrying Kouga because you want to be better than Takashi then you must be insane!"
"Kagome, you know nothing about this."
"Like hell I don't, and I don't' want anything to do with it either! Why Takashi, why is Takashi such a threat to you?"
"Kagome, you will marry Kouga. As for Takashi, he is the richest man in Japan. Top in stocks, more hotel chains then anyone here. Oil and resources he owns. I grew up wanting to be number one in everything, and I will not be taken down by youngsters like that Sesshomaru!!" he yelled.
"Well I bet Sesshomaru has much better points than you, like maybe some kind of sense in family. Unlike you! That's why he's so successful, and that's why you can't compare to Takashi!!!.." Kagome winced as her father's hand slapped her across the face.
Kagome whipped around. She had been beat up too many times already back in Kyoto to be afraid now. "I hate you do you know that?" she said. Takeo Higurashi looked at her straight in the eyes.
"Since Mom died, you have not done anything to prove to me that you're a father." she knew her words stung him, because his face fell, but she wasn't going to stop. "You thought I was just a pain, something that would distract you from reaching your goal with this company. So what did you do? You left me in Tokyo.." She trailed off.
"But it's a good thing you did, cuz if I had stayed here, I would have turned out like those stuck up snobs that you send me to school with. When I needed you most you weren't there, so I said screw it. But now that you 're getting old, and you can't have a son, you need me so I can marry Kouga and so that the two of you can take down Takashi?" Kagome laughed, "I don't know.it sounds like one fucked up plan to me."
"That's enough!" Takeo roared, causing Kagome to almost flinch. "I'm not going to hear you talk like that here. Who brought you up? Where did you learn to speak to your father like that? If I hadn't taken you away from Kyoto you would have turned out to be some tramp."
"I would rather be a tramp be here." In fact, Kagome was being pretty harsh. She shook her head in frustration; Inuyasha's stupid ways were rubbing off her.
"Kagome Higurashi, you are getting engaged with Kouga no matter what. You can try to do whatever, but you will not get away."
"Watch me," Kouga said, turning around.
"Kagome!"
"I'm leaving!" she screamed, ".and I'm not coming back!" It wasn't long until she was wrestling with at least five large body guards. Her father wasn't letting her go, but she was fighting for her freedom.
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Inuyasha gently set his forehead onto the brick wall. How long was he going to be in here for? The cell was cold as hell and all he had on was a thin undershirt. He rested his back onto the wall and slid down.
"AHHHHHHHH!" he screamed, throwing the blankets on the floor at the bars. Stupid. He should have just left them and gone home, but he just had to get into a fight. He touched the dried blood. He wasn't expecting the guy to hit that hard anyways. So why did he let the guy punch him? He heard the sound of footsteps and then the jingle of keys.
A police woman stopped in front of his cell and looked at him. "You Takashi Inuyasha?" she asked. Inuyasha didn't answer but stared back her from the floor. She stared at him a bit longer and then opened the doors. "Your brother wants to speak to you."
Inuyasha made a fist. He wanted to burned holes right through that woman's face for mentioning Sesshomaru at the worst time. He stood up and walked slowly over to her.
"He wasn't my one phone call.." Inuyasha muttered. The woman looked at him and rolled her eyes.
"You were here before so we contacted him," she said. Inuyasha swore under his breath, so even now the Tokyo police recognized him?
"I don't want to talk to him, just let me go." The woman eyed him and then pushed him down the hall. "Didn't you hear me woman? Are you deaf? I don't want to speak to that bastard."
"He wants to speak to you, that's all he said. He's waiting for you outside." she said. Inuyasha stopped walking and his head jerked up.
"Sesshomaru's here?!!!"
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"A broken arm, broken rib, busted nose and a fractured leg..Inuyasha. You sent two men to the hospital!" Sesshomaru yelled. Inuyasha snorted and looked away.
"Why are you telling me this, I don't give a shit what happens to that trash, and don't tell me you do cuz I know you don't give a shit either." Inuyasha stared back at his brother, in a business suit as always.
"Yeah. I don't really care what you plan to do on your free time here in Tokyo, but while I'm here you stay clear from the station."
"Oh right. Don't want to ruin the precious Takashi name right? Ashamed that people will find out that I'm the heir to Tetsuiga?" Inuyasha said in a mocking tone. Sesshomaru stared at the brat who was really trying hard to piss him off.
"Hmph. You think I care about that?" Sesshomaru said, making Inuyasha look at his brother straight in the eye. "Don't be so cocky. You would never last in the corporate world. Just because you have Tetsuiga, and even if you open it up. There's no way a runt like you could ever control it." Sesshomaru turned around. Inuyasha stared at his brother's back, how much he hated Sesshomaru.
"Didn't I send you a driver? Where's your limo?" Sesshomaru asked, walking towards his limo. Inuyasha glared at Sesshomaru.
"I don't need him, you can take him back. Waste of my time to tell the guy what to do." Inuyasha began walking away. Sesshomaru shook his head.
"Inuyasha, I'm warning you not to interfere in anything that can get you in trouble while I'm in Tokyo."
"Yeah yeah, whatever." Inuyasha said, waving his hand in the air. "Adios!" *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Inuyasha squinted as he looked up at the sky. Why was it so bright? He stretched and yawned, perfect weather for some baseball and ass kicking. He threw on his red jersey and cap and headed out the door. He was excited to go, didn't know why but he wanted to see Kagome. Maybe tell her how Sesshomaru was here.
Inuyasha slowed down as he reached the gate of Kouga's mansion. He had almost forgotten last night's incident. There was too much drama in his life. First of all, he and Kagome were fine living in Kyoto. Then Kikyou had her fucked up plans to ruin his friend ship with the only person he cared for, then.Inuyasha swallowed. The only person he cared for? He had never admitted that to himself before. He quickly shook his head. He was thinking about it again, and he didn't want to. Thinking made his head hurt.
From Kouga's place it wasn't too far, especially since he had his driver too. His driver slept at the Takashi hotel's so no one would wonder why there was a huge limo parked outside of Kouga's place. He slid in and took out his cell phone. He didn't get a chance to check his messages either. Yesterday was such a pain. And now he had to supposedly watch himself just because Sesshomaru was in Tokyo for business and crap. Why did everyone have to expect him to hold all the responsibility? He was only seventeen for god's sake.
The limo pulled away and headed for the field.
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Kagome's eyes fluttered open. She lifted her head off of the soft white pillow and looked around the room. The sunlight was coming in through the windows already. She yawned and sighed. She lowered her head back onto the pillow, but she immediately lifted her head again.
"What the.." She muttered, quickly standing up. She was still in the clothes she wore yesterday, and then she remembered the fight with her dad. The bodyguards! Kagome's hand began to shake. She passed out; she.Kagome Higurashi had passed out, fainted for the first time!
She didn't care; she was getting out of this place now. She was going to fine Inuyasha and get away. Kagome looked at the delicate alarm clock on the bedside table. Her heart almost stopped. She was late for the baseball game!
"Oh my god, no!" she yelled and ran towards the door. She ran out into the hall to find three bodyguards by the door. "What are you guys doing here?!" she yelled.
"Miss. Higurashi, we were informed not to let you leave this house until you father returns from work." They said, looking at her. Kagome shorted.
"You must be kidding me. You can't keep me locked up in my own house. Go!" Kagome yelled, pointing a finger down the hall. The guards did not budge.
"We're sorry, but we have to listen to Master Higurashi's orders." Kagome's jaw dropped. She looked at all three of them and then pushed passed them.
"Screw my dad, I'm leaving." One of the bodyguards grabbed her arm, but she spun around and punched him square in the face. He fell backwards and landed on his butt. "Don't touch me!" she screamed. She broke into a sprint down the hall. The remaining two bodyguards chased after her, as the injured one reached for his walkie talkie.
"She's at it again!" he yelled, touching his sore face. "Damn, that girl punches hard!"
Kagome pushed passed the servants and ran through the door; she had to get to Inuyasha. He would take all these men down in a second.
"Inuyasha.please, where are you?" She knew he was at the game, probably pissed off as ever waiting for her, but she wasn't there. Her path was blocked by two cars, where four more body guards got out. "No way.." She said, as she felt two large hands grab her arms.
"Now slow down there, little lady." the guards said as they held her. Kagome kicked a few but she couldn't get out.
"Let go of me!" she yelled.
"Not until your father gives us any new orders. You are to stay home for the day."
"No!" she screamed, as they pushed her inside. A few of the servants ran into the foyer to see what was going on. Kagome was practically being carried by the largest bodyguard. "Let go!"
"No can do." Kagome yelped as they dropped her onto her bed. She stared up and them, and then a small smile formed on her lips.
"I'm getting out no matter what." She said.
"We have full security here. You won't be able to leave."
"Bull shit, I can get out any time.." The security guard stared at her and then nodded his head.
"Look Miss .Kag, we know you're a princess, but you can't always have what you want.." Kagome punched the guy and watched him fly backwards.
"Shut up! You have no right to criticize me! I'll fire you! Only one person ever calls me Kag, and it sure as hell aint you!" The security guard scrambled up and glared at her.
"I work for your father not you, Miss. KAGOME," he turned and walked out of the room. Kagome fell down backwards onto the bed.
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Inuyasha leaned back on the bench in the dugout. Where the hell could she be? She was already two hours late, and the kids were starting to get restless. Kag was never late and she never backed down from what she says, so why wasn't she here? Inuyasha's head snapped up, unless she got into some kind of accident. He jumped up as a few of the kids surrounded him.
"Why is Kagome-Chan late, Inuyasha?" they asked. Inuyasha couldn't answer this; right now the whole accident thing was worrying him. He pulled out his cell phone and dialed Kagome's number.
"Shit..." he muttered, as no one answered. He jumped out of the dugout and swore. "Hey! Listen to me, you guys stay here, I'm going to go look for her," he said. The kids all nodded, as Inuyasha ran out of the field. He didn't have time to call his driver back now, but he barely had cash to get a cab either.
"Stupid girl!" He turned down the road and started sprinting to her place. "She better be alright, or I'll kill her!" He felt his muscles relax as he was running full speed. Maybe she decided to walk here, and she might have gotten into some traffic accident. She was never late for anything when she promised that she would show up.
It took about thirty minutes before Inuyasha reached Shikon Ln. He was going to find out if she was here; he stopped short when he reached the gate. Uh oh.last time he was here without driving Kouga there was trouble. Luckily, the security guards this time were different.
"Um.is Kagome Higurashi here?" Inuyasha asked, trying to be as kind as he could possibly get. It was hard as hell since he had no patience to wait for the fat guy to answer.
"Are you a reporter?" the man asked. Inuyasha groaned silently.
"No, I'm just a fan." he said. The security guard laughed.
"What do you want kid?" Inuyasha swallowed and rubbed the back of his neck. His patience was running out.
"I just wanted to know if Kagome is here or not, to see if she usually spends her free time at home." The security guard stared at him and smirked.
"What are you obsessed, boy? We're not telling you anything. You can leave now before we call the police on you." Inuyasha winced, if he was sent to the station one more time, Sesshomaru would definitely kill him and then throw him in a pond and then kill him again.
"Um, I'm not obsessed. I'm.just curious." The security guard rolled his eyes in frustration. He walked up to Inuyasha and looked up at Inuyasha's eyes.
"You're a good looking kid, but there are a lot of good looking kids in Tokyo. You think you have a chance with Miss. Higurashi? Then you're wrong. Face reality, with your standards and money, you'll never even get a glimpse," the security guard said, trying to watch Inuyasha's stern expression. For a moment Inuyasha almost forgot what he was doing and he took a step closer looking down at the fat guy.
"Do you know who I am?" he said, with a mocking tone and serious face. He looked like he was going to get into a fight. The security guard stared up at him and then smiled. He took a step back.
"Yeah, some poor kid with dreams. Miss. Higurashi already has a boyfriend, and she's with him right now. So tough luck. Keep wishing and it might come true." Inuyasha pulled his hands out of his pockets and stared at the man.
"Her boyfriend?" Inuyasha asked The Security guard laughed.
"Ha! Disappointed now? Get off the property now," he said reaching for his walkie talkie. Inuyasha nodded slowly and walked away. So she was out with Kouga now, huh?
He swallowed and put his hands back in his pockets. No point in running anymore, he thought as he lowered his face. The stupid wench was out with Kouga, no wonder she had forgotten all about the baseball game and about their deal.
"Dammit." He almost felt bad for himself for showing up early and wanting to get everything ready. And she totally stood them up, all the kids that she supposedly cared for so much. He stopped walking and crouched down. He stared at the sidewalk and the fell onto his bottom, as some people walked by him and stared. So Kouga was the reason why Kagome had forgotten everything. He felt his heart beat race as he thought of the two couple hugging the other night and he closed his eyes.
"Kagome." he whispered.
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Kagome leaned her head back on the bed. Her whole body was becoming numb just sitting in the room. She had tried to climb off the balcony, but it was no use since the security around the place had doubled, almost tripled. They weren't going to let her leave no matter what, and now she was locked in her room.
It was getting dark already, and the sun was setting. By now everyone would have left the baseball field, and Inuyasha would be more pissed off then ever. He probably wanted to kill her. She couldn't stand it anymore, she was getting out.
There was a click and the door opened slowly. Kagome looked up to see her father walk in, with a briefcase. She scrambled up.
"Finally!" she yelled. "What the hell are you doing?" Takeo stared at her and then closed the door behind him.
"I'm teaching you a lesson. Just because you are turning seventeen soon, it doesn't mean you have the right to speak to me that way."
"Screw that! I want out, now!" Takeo walked over to his daughter.
"Sit."
"No! Never." Kagome stared straight at her father.
"You will get engaged with Kouga. There's nothing that can change that." Kagome stared at her father as he continued to speak. "We will announce it at you birthday this weekend, whether you like it or not."
"What makes you think I'll sit there silently and watch?" Kagome said. Takeo Higurashi picked up his suit case and set it down on the bed. Kagome watched him open it and pull out two yellow envelopes.
"What is that?" Kagome asked as he closed his suit case. Takeo took one of the envelopes and pulled out a packet of papers, with a picture attached to it. He handed it to Kagome, who took it slowly. A picture of Shippo and Inuyasha was clipped onto the front, with them standing next to each other. Kagome almost gasped. Did they know about Inuyasha? If they did, it wouldn't be good for him.
"What is this?" Kagome asked. "Why do you have a picture of.?"
"I believe his name is Shippo." Kagome bit her tongue. "I was able to get some information on your friends from Kyoto." He pulled out another packet from the other yellow envelope revealing a picture of Sango.
"What does this have to do with Shippo and Sango?" Her father smiled.
"I believe both their fathers work in the same company in Kyoto. Am I not correct?" Kagome eyed her father suspiciously.
"So?" Mr. Higurashi pulled out his cell phone and looked at his daughter.
"I'm sorry to do this Kagome. But with one phone call, I can get them fired, bankrupt, and homeless." Kagome dropped the stacks of paper and gasped.
"You.you wouldn't!" Kagome yelled.
"I have every power to do so, and I don't care if they are your friends, I will do everything I can with my power to get you to marry Kouga." Kagome's bottom lip started to tremble.
"You can't do that! You don't' even know them!" Kagome felt the tears come to her eyes. Takeo Higurashi stared at his daughter with sympathy.
"I don't give up easily. I am Higurashi Takeo." Kagome stared at her father and then picked up the two packets. Her father mentioned of Shippo and Sango, but why not Inuyasha. Inu was her best friend, and they didn't know he was a Takashi.unless they already know while they were doing this.
"So, what is it going to be? Are you going to go through this, or should I make the phone call?" Kagome stared at her father in disbelief. He was truly truly an evil man. Kagome felt the tears fall uncontrollably as she lowered her head, not saying a word. Takeo smiled to himself and patted his daughter's head.
"Good, we'll pull off the security. Your friends will be safe for now as long as you agree to this." He picked up his suitcase and walked towards the door.
"Wait." Kagome said, lifting the paper up. Mr. Higurashi turned around and smiled.
"I have my ways, but as for information I was able to get it. Those two are your closest friends.." Kagome looked down at the picture of Inuyasha and Shippo. He couldn't have possibly gotten any information on Inuyasha. Inuyasha was the richest boy in Japan. She remember he once told her that any information of him was kept private of where he lived and what school he went to, or anything.
With money, it could get dangerous so no one is able to give out personal information of Inuyasha. Maybe that's why if her father did call the school about this, they wouldn't tell him anything of Inuyasha; it would become too dangerous if people wanted to kidnap him for ransom or anything. She lifted her head and sank to her knees.
Now her father was threatening her? She couldn't possibly put Shippo's and Sango's future on the line. They were her good friends, and if anything happened to them it would be her fault. There had to be a way to get out of this. Kagome looked at the clock on her bedside table that read 9:00 PM. She stood up, maybe someone was there, and maybe Inuyasha was there still.
She stood up and began to run out the door as fast as she could.
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Inuyasha walked slowly down the street. He had been walking for hours, from day to night practically. He didn't even bother going back to the field. If it was supposed to make him feel bad that he left all the kids alone, then it didn't. He couldn't stop thinking about Kagome.
Maybe she really did like Kouga; why else would she be with him and also hugging him. It was all too weird. Inuyasha sighed, he felt like getting into another fight again, to keep his mind away, but no matter what everything led up to Kagome. Kag this and Kag that.
Now that he was thinking about Kagome once again, he wanted to get away from the noisy streets. Maybe the baseball field would be empty, maybe he could just go and sit there and drink. Inuyasha hurried pass the people towards the baseball field.
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Kagome tripped on her shoelaces and fell forward. She was almost at the baseball field; all she had to do was climb over the fence. Kagome managed to land on her feet perfectly before sprinting out towards the field. Only one of the light were on leaving, a small amount of light on the filed. Kagome hurried looking around. She knew no one would be around at this time, especially little children. But, she really hoped that Inuyasha just might be around.
She looked around, stopping on second base, and turning her head. She spun around a few times looking around.
"Please." she choked out. But no one was there. It was just her. She stopped looking at different directions and lowered her head. She didn't want to go home anymore, but she had no choice. Shippo and Sango were too much for her. She couldn't take this anymore. Her lips begin to quiver as she slowly turned around to leave.
Would Inuyasha even care that she was engaged to Kouga? She had to find him, it was the only way there could be a small amount of hope in her heart, if she saw his face. She took a step forward and looked up to see that exact face standing not too far looking straight at her.
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Inuyasha's eyes widened when he saw her staring at him. Kagome was there, standing in the small amount of light, bouncing off of her hair, making a small glow on her skin. He almost couldn't help but smile, but he held it in. He stared at her and no one spoke a word.
A small smile formed on her face. "Inu." she took a step forward, but Inuyasha took a step back.
"What are you doing here?" he said in a stern voice, making Kagome pull her hand back. "Shouldn't you be somewhere with your boyfriend, Kouga?" Kagome swallowed and then held her hands together.
"I."
"Don't worry, the kids are all home. You can go back to him now. Don't worry about us." He looked away and walked passed her. She felt the cold chill run up her spine.
"I don't care what you have between Kouga, or what you guys do. It's not my business and I can careless what kind of relationship the two of you guys have. Just don't bring any more god damn problems to me. I already have enough. If me being here is in you way, then I'll leave." Kagome spun around, to face his back. The words that he spoke made Kagome's heart drop. The words stung her and the tears began falling uncontrollably.
For some reason, Inuyasha felt his back tense. She was facing him, he knew that but why did it feel so weird. He didn't care anymore. He lowered his head.
"Go home, it's getting late," he muttered. He took a step forward, ready to leave when he heard the small sob coming from the girl behind him. Inuyasha's hard tighten and he whipped around seeing Kagome's face red with tears falling. He was in shock, and unable to speak.
Why was she crying? Inuyasha sighed, why he had to say such mean stuff too. Kagome brought the back of her hands to her lips and then fell down to her knees sobbing quietly. Inuyasha stared at the girl. Was she really that hurt because of what he said her?
Inuyasha walked slowly to her and crouched down.
"Hey Kag, c'mon don't cry," he said quietly. She swallowed and lowered her face. "C'mon Kag, it's not like you to." And before he could think what he was doing he reached out and wiped her tears with his thumb. His action shocked him, but Kagome obviously was unaware because she was trying to hide her face, as more tears fell.
"Look I'm sorry about what I said.." he started and swallowed. She was still crying and he had no idea what to do. He leaned forward and wrapped his arms around her, hugging her. "Don't cry.." He whispered into her hair.
Kagome's arms wrapped around his neck, and her tears soaked his shoulders. It didn't matter who tried to comfort her, she would still be upset. But, whenever Inuyasha came around.there was always a spark of happiness.
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Inuyasha set down the bowl of ramen onto the table, and watched as Kagome unwrap her chopsticks. He hurried to peel the plastic wrapping of his ramen bowl. Kagome's eyes were still puffy and red from all her crying. She had finally been able to stop, so Inuyasha managed to take her to a small convenience store and bye her some ramen. He began eating his ramen thinking about what happened. He had actually hugged her after yelling at her.
What kind of idiot loses his toughness when he sees a woman cry? Inuyasha looked back up to Kagome who was still sitting still and looking at her bowl.
"Oi, what are you doing? Eat. It's better when it's hot." He pointed his chopstick to her bowl. Kagome looked up at him and then back down. He sighed annoyingly.
"Hey, I paid for that; if you're not going to eat then why didn't you say anything?" Kagome swallowed and picked up her chopsticks. Inuyasha returned back to his ramen.
"I just thought that you would go somewhere more expensive then a bowl of ramen in some store. You're different then.." Inuyasha dropped his chopsticks, making a huge clanking noise causing people to turn their heads and look at him.
"Stupid woman, what do you think you're doing? I bought you something to eat to make you stop crying and you still manage to criticize me. What kind of girl are you? No sense of respect or manners at all!" he yelled. Kagome looked around the room as people leaned over to whisper about them.
"Inu keep your voice down," she said quietly. Inuyasha leaned back and dropped his chopsticks one more time.
"Eh?! Now you're lecturing me?! Weren't you the one who told me to appreciate the things I have. Well I don't have much on me right now, so there!" He leaned forward and begin eating and ignoring her. Kagome licked her lips and blew into her ramen.
Inuyasha always had a short temper. He was probably still mad that she had not showed up for the game, but she hadn't told him the reason why yet.
(Flashback)
"I don't care what you have between Kouga, or what you guys do. It's not my business and I can careless what kind of relationship the two of you guys have. Just don't bring any more god damn problems to me. I already have enough. If me being here is in you way, then I'll leave."
(End of flashback)
His words still rang in her ears over and over again, until she knew it word for word. Kagome looked up from her soup at Inuyasha. Who was eating away and not caring about a thing in the world except his ramen.
Did he say that out of anger or did he really mean it? There were times where even Kagome couldn't figure out Inuyasha. It was rare, but sometimes Inuyasha would get so mad he would yell out his true feelings or what he really wanted to say. Sometimes, he did it on purpose to hurt the person.
Inuyasha looked up once again. "It's been a while, and you're not even done yet?" He sighed, and picked up one of the meat inside her bowl. He held it with his chopsticks in front of her face. Kagome stared at it in confusion. "Don't tell me you've become one of those girls that care about their weight too much. Hurry up and eat." He held the meat closer to her face.
Kagome opened her mouth and took the meat into her mouth, and Inuyasha continued eating. Kagome swallowed her food and took a sip of water. Even when you least expect it Inuyasha could be sometimes sweet.
"Hey honey, look at that young couple over there. They're feeding each other. Remember when we use to do that? They're so cute!" Kagome snapped her head towards the voices. An old man and woman were holding their bags of grocery and passing by watching them. Kagome blushed, and lowered her head.
"That boy is so handsome and that girl is so pretty. It was like you and I, honey. Remember that's how we fell in love..." She heard them say before they walked out of the store. Kagome lowered her head and blushed even more and then looked at Inuyasha. He was still busy eating. He probably didn't even hear the comments the old people were talking about, because if he did he probably didn't even care.
They probably did just look like a couple when he fed her. His cap was over his long hair, and he did look so cute sitting there and eating. Kagome managed a small smile.
"Wouldja quit staring at me!?" Inuyasha yelled. Kagome wrinkled her forehead.
"I wasn't looking at you!"
"Then why is it that every time I look up you're looking at me??"
"I'm not looking at you! I'm thinking of something!!" She turned her face towards the window. Inuyasha wiped his mouth with a napkin.
"So now you suddenly have the energy to yell?" He glared at her and she turned her head back at him.
"Why are you so mean?" she yelled. Inuyasha snickered.
"Cuz I hate stupid women. I can't stand them!" Kagome slammed her hands on the table and stood up.
"I'm not going to sit here and listen to you yell at me!" She walked out of the store quickly.
"Bitch!" Inuyasha shouted before standing up and running after her. He caught up to her and the two started walking down the streets. They were silent as they crossed the busy streets onto the other side.
"Don't you have work tomorrow?" Kagome asked.
"Don't you have to go home?" Inuyasha put his hands in his pockets.
"I don't wanna go home, I hate it there." Her face turned into an angry look.
"Then go to Kouga's. He can probably make you feel better. Like buy you more jewelry and shit," Inuyasha said looking up to the sky. Kagome stopped walking and watched as Inuyasha passed her. Inuyasha turned around and looked at her. "What?"
"I'm sorry to do this Kagome. But with one phone call, I can get them fired, bankrupt, and homeless."
What would Inuyasha say if she told him about her father's threat on Shippo and Sango? "Inuyasha." she started, watching him closely. But, the more she spent this night walking around Tokyo with him, the more she couldn't say anything.
He had said himself that he wasn't going to care what happens between her and Kouga. Kagome bit her tongue. But this was something that she had to tell Inuyasha. This was something that would change her life forever.
"Well, spit it out will ya!" Inuyasha shouted.
Engagement. Did Inuyasha really care? He was Takashi Inuyasha, the richest boy in Japan, would he care right now? And would he be upset if she told him? Kagome's heart raced as she thought about this. How would Inuyasha react if she did tell him, would he care, or would he shrug it off and say, 'sucks to be you?'
"Woman! Are you deaf! Can't you hear me?" He walked over and grabbed her by the shoulders and started shaking her.
"What are you doing!? Are you trying to kill me?" Kagome shoved him back.
"Well you're just standing there like a moron. Baka!" Inuyasha turned around and started walking.
"If someone saw you just now, they would probably think you were trying to take advantage of me!" Kagome yelled after him.
"No wants to take advantage of an ugly girl!" Kagome gasped and her face hardened, but then fell. Her mind was too full of stuff. If she was going to tell Inuyasha, they she would of a long time ago, but why couldn't she tell him now? What was holding her back?
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"Why are you walking so fast?" Kagome yelled as she speed walked with him.
"I'm not, you're just slow." He continued walking, not even looking down at her. Kagome looked up at him.
"Where are we going?" She yelled, pulling on the hem of his shirt.
"Somewhere."
"Where?!"
"You don't have to go. Go home if you want!" Kagome's jaw dropped.
"You can't just leave me here, and I can't just walk home by myself. I'm a girl!" Her breathing quickened as Inuyasha pulled his shirt away from her.
"A girl with a manly body. If someone tries anything with you, you can take them on." he snickered and quickened his pace even more, leaving Kagome behind.
"Inu!!!" she screamed. Kagome sighed and looked around the place. It was pretty late and not as many people were out. "Ano..which way is the way home?" she said looking around. It wasn't that she wanted to go home; it was that she wanted to find a place to be. Plus her father, with his threat would definitely make that phone call if she didn't come home for a few nights. She turned the opposite direction from where Inuyasha went and walked down the sidewalk.
"Stupid mutt." she muttered. What kind of boy leaves a sixteen year old girl alone on a street full of perverted men? Inuyasha would. "Loser, that's what he is. I hope he dies and then I hope some man comes and rapes him. Stupid boy doesn't know anything."
"Hey sweet thing!" She felt someone grab her wrist. Kagome looked up to see the face of two older men, who were obviously drunk. She could smell the vodka in their breaths. Kagome jerked her wrist away, but they held on.
"Wanna go over to my place tonight, hot stuff?" they said, touching her shoulder. Kagome shoved the man away with her left hand.
"Don't touch me!" she yelled.
"C'mon, let's have some fun." Both of them grabbed her by the shoulder as Kagome squirmed around.
"Let me go!" she yelled as one of them covered her mouth. They were dragging her towards the alley, she saw it right away. She managed to bite the one with the hand over her mouth.
"Assholes!" She yelled. Then every thing stopped. Kagome looked around to see Inuyasha standing in front of them. "Inuyasha! You moron where were you!" She screamed as the men looked from Inuyasha to Kagome.
"What the hell is wrong with you? Don't tell me you can't take these losers on?" He yelled. Kagome's jaw dropped.
"You stupid man!"
"Don't call me stupid when I'm coming here to save you. God, waste my time. You're too fucking slow!" he yelled. Kagome looked away from, completely forgetting that the perverted drunkies were still holding onto her.
"Go to hell, I don't need your help!" Inuyasha growled and walked towards her. He ripped her away from them and stepped in front of them staring at the two men who were looking up at him. "Inu." she began.
"Shut up!" he yelled, staring at them men. "What the hell are you guys trying to do with my girl?" Inuyasha yelled. The men looked at him and then swallowed. "Get the hell outta here! If I see your faces again, I'll send you to hell!" He screamed after them as the two drunkies hurried away.
"My girl?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha looked at her and started walking. "So suddenly we're lovers now?" Inuyasha stopped walking and stared at her with an annoying look.
"God dammit girl, do you always have to complain? I just thought it would scare them more if I said you were my girl. What was I going to say, 'stay away from my childhood and best friend'?" he looked away from her. Kagome smiled at him, sometimes he was smart and she was dumb.
"Why are you smiling?" Inuyasha asked.
"Cuz.I just kind of noticed that you're sometimes smart."
"Sometimes? Don't you mean all the time!?" Kagome rolled her eyes. When ever she complimented him he made such a big deal by yelling at her, but really he was happy.
"Oi," Inuyasha said looking at her.
"Nani?"
"Why didn't you show up to the game?"
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Inuyasha looked down at her, while her face seemed to lower. She didn't look mad anymore, but she didn't look happy either.
"Where were you? Don't tell me you forgot."
"I didn't forget! I never do!" Kagome said, looking at him.
"Well then why didn't you show up? We waited for you for a long time! My whole day off was wasted cuz of you." Kagome looked at him and frowned. "Where were you?" He looked back at her as she swallowed. For a moment, she almost looked sad.
"I was busy with my dad and Kouga," she said. Inuyasha's hands turned into a fist. At least she didn't lie about Kouga.
"What were you guys doing?" he asked.
"Business." Kagome looked away. Inuyasha looked at her and knew right away that she was lying. He knew Kagome, and she couldn't act even if she tried.
"What kind?"
"I dunno, stuff like who's the brother of Sesshomaru Takashi." Inuyasha snapped his head down to her.
"What? Do they know who I am?" Kagome shook her head.
"But they figured that you'll have to come into business some day too.." She said. Inuyasha stared at her.
"But they don't know?" Kagome shook her head, even though she knew she had just lied to him about the business thing. She had to change the subject now.
"Where we going?" She asked again, hoping he won't answer the same as last time.
"No where, just walking." he muttered.
"Oh." Kagome looked at him and noticed how cute he was when he was deep in thought.
"Sesshomaru's here, did you know that?" Inuyasha said. Kagome looked him with wide eyes.
"He is? What for?"
"I dunno. He's always here though. I saw him last night when he broke me out of..." he trailed off.
"Out of what???" Kagome asked.
"Nowhere."
"Inuyasha! Tell me!"
"No you'll get mad!" he quickened his pace again and then broke into a run. Kagome smiled and sprinted after him. She was happy that she saw him that night. Without him here in Tokyo, she would have been devastated. Inuyasha was her protector even from when they were little, and she would always feel like he would be there for her.
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REVIEW!! Long chapter, omg! I finally got to type, so happy!! So what do you guys think? I know Kagome hasn't told him, but she won't just yet. I think its time for some more Inu and Kag time, cuz I like writing about them, cuz they argue so much. And Kagome's starting to see her feelings as well and Inuyasha is still confused. So lolz. Well please review, cuz I luv reading them, and what do you guys think will happen? Love all my readers out there! I'm not sure when I'll update, but maybe when I have some free time. Let me ask you guys a question though, should I put any business problems in this story? I'm still not sure yet, cuz over time I had a lot of new ideas and stuff. So just let me know!
KNE
Finally! Hope you like the chapter!
Chapter 14: Always There Bye: KNE
"God Kag...I could never fall in love with you." he looked up and froze. His smile faded and he felt his heart stop beating. Standing in front of him was Kouga and Kagome hugging each other.
The silence was unbreakable; it seemed like forever as Inuyasha stared at the couple. He didn't know why he couldn't move his feet or why he couldn't even blink his eyes, maybe it was the way Kouga held her so tight, and how his right hand clutched the back of her head. The moment Inuyasha realized how their bodies were pressed against each other, he swallowed and turned away unable to watch any longer. Why was he still standing there? It wasn't like he wanted to be caught watching the two, but then again why did he feel like he actually wanted Kagome to see him. He snapped back to reality when he felt his claws digging into his palms and the pain was already searing through his arms. So he did the only thing he could do, he turned around and walked away with the picture of Kagome and Kouga still in his mind.
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Inuyasha brought a hand up to his forehead as he pushed passed the busy sidewalks of Tokyo. Why the hell were so many people up so late? Didn't they have anything to do? He groaned as he ran straight into a woman, practically knocking her over. Apparently, he was too busy pissing off to notice that she was with three other men, big men.
"Hey!!" they shouted after him. Inuyasha slowed down and turned his back slightly. He felt his anger bubbling inside of him. Good, he needed a fight right now. He hadn't hit someone in so long. A tingly sensation went through his body as a huge guy with a shaved head spun him around.
"What the fuck was that? Watch where you're going!" he yelled into Inuyasha's face. His two friends walked over to them. They crossed their arms over there chest and looked at him. Kagome and Kouga? When did this happen? Why did he feel so betrayed, like he was cheated on or something? Inuyasha lowered his head as he tried to think over it. Kagome was a girl, at least now she was. It never occurred to him before, but one day she would eventually have to have a boyfriend. But seeing her with Kouga, why did it affect him so much.
"Hey we're talking to you!!!" they screamed into his face, grabbing the collar of his shirt. "What the fuck are you trying to do? Trying to ignore us? You piece of."
"Shit," Inuyasha said, looking at the guy straight in the face. The man's face seemed to look confused at first and then he tightened his grip on Inuyasha.
"What did you just say?!" Inuyasha looked him straight in the eye and the sniffed.
"I have a sensitive nose. You smell like shit." The three guys stared at him in bewilderment as if he didn't know who he was talking to.
"Sensitive my ass," the bald guy said, pulling his fist back.
"Smell this, punk," he screamed and punched Inuyasha across the face, hard. Inuyasha staggered backwards and fell onto his knees. The guy laughed and cracked his knuckles.
"Easy as hell, you're fucking going down.get up!" he screamed. Inuyasha looked down at the cement and snorted, causing Baldy to walk towards him. Was this how Kagome felt when she walked into Kikyou and him so many times? Like an idiot? He shook his head, trying to forget it. Inuyasha stood up slowly and wiped the blood that trickled down the side of his lip.
"Ha.not bad," Inuyasha said looking at the blood on the backside of his hand. "You actually got me even more pissed off than I am."
"You talk a lot shit, kid..better shut up before I kill you," Baldy said, cocking his head towards his friends. "Get him." he said. Inuyasha smiled and threw his first punch.
A fight was something he wanted to keep him busy. He was afraid if he kept thinking more about Kagome, he'll realize something that would scare the hell out of him.
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Kagome swallowed as Kouga's limo pulled away. He waved to her goodbye and then winked. Kagome nodded her head and waited for the car to disappear down the path. Then she walked into her home.
"Where is my dad?" Kagome demanded, as the maids had rushed over to her. "Where is he??!!" she half screamed.
"Your father is in the study, Miss. Higurashi," they said. Kagome tossed her purse aside and took of her shoes. She walked down the long corridor to the study, and then barged in.
"What the hell were you thinking?!!!" Kagome screamed. Takeo Higurashi jumped from where he sat and put down his laptop. Kagome was clutching onto the door knob. Her face was all red and he knew that she was pissed as hell.
"Kagome? What are you talking about?" He stood up calmly. Kagome's eyes turned to slits as she marched over to him.
"How come nobody bothered to let me know that I was engaged?!" the whole mansion shook as she screamed. Takeo closed his eyes and slowly removed his glasses.
"It's for the best. I noticed that you and Kouga have been getting along lately. You two are rather close, and you've been so happy for the few days. Engagement is perfect for this situation."
"Shut up! Shut up!" Kagome yelled. "I'm not going to marry some egoistic pig head! I'm not going to marry Kouga?!" Mr. Higurashi's patience was running out.
"Marriage isn't for a while Kagome. Not until you graduate college. But."
"I don't care, engagement, marriage, both suck! Either way I would have to be with him, and I don't want that!"
"Kagome, you better of not turned Kouga down when he told you. What did you do?" His voice was serious, with more tone to it now. Kagome bit her tongue. What did she do? She was too freaking shock to do anything but stare at him like a dope. Plus, she couldn't' just say no to him right there, she would though have her father call it off.
"I'm not going to get engaged."
"Kagome, it is your duty as my heir to Higurashi corp., to marry Kouga. The two of you will join companies, business and be unstoppable. With this opportunity Takashi."
"Fuck Takashi! I don't' give a crap about the business, the money, or anything here in Tokyo! First and for all, If I am marrying Kouga because you want to be better than Takashi then you must be insane!"
"Kagome, you know nothing about this."
"Like hell I don't, and I don't' want anything to do with it either! Why Takashi, why is Takashi such a threat to you?"
"Kagome, you will marry Kouga. As for Takashi, he is the richest man in Japan. Top in stocks, more hotel chains then anyone here. Oil and resources he owns. I grew up wanting to be number one in everything, and I will not be taken down by youngsters like that Sesshomaru!!" he yelled.
"Well I bet Sesshomaru has much better points than you, like maybe some kind of sense in family. Unlike you! That's why he's so successful, and that's why you can't compare to Takashi!!!.." Kagome winced as her father's hand slapped her across the face.
Kagome whipped around. She had been beat up too many times already back in Kyoto to be afraid now. "I hate you do you know that?" she said. Takeo Higurashi looked at her straight in the eyes.
"Since Mom died, you have not done anything to prove to me that you're a father." she knew her words stung him, because his face fell, but she wasn't going to stop. "You thought I was just a pain, something that would distract you from reaching your goal with this company. So what did you do? You left me in Tokyo.." She trailed off.
"But it's a good thing you did, cuz if I had stayed here, I would have turned out like those stuck up snobs that you send me to school with. When I needed you most you weren't there, so I said screw it. But now that you 're getting old, and you can't have a son, you need me so I can marry Kouga and so that the two of you can take down Takashi?" Kagome laughed, "I don't know.it sounds like one fucked up plan to me."
"That's enough!" Takeo roared, causing Kagome to almost flinch. "I'm not going to hear you talk like that here. Who brought you up? Where did you learn to speak to your father like that? If I hadn't taken you away from Kyoto you would have turned out to be some tramp."
"I would rather be a tramp be here." In fact, Kagome was being pretty harsh. She shook her head in frustration; Inuyasha's stupid ways were rubbing off her.
"Kagome Higurashi, you are getting engaged with Kouga no matter what. You can try to do whatever, but you will not get away."
"Watch me," Kouga said, turning around.
"Kagome!"
"I'm leaving!" she screamed, ".and I'm not coming back!" It wasn't long until she was wrestling with at least five large body guards. Her father wasn't letting her go, but she was fighting for her freedom.
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Inuyasha gently set his forehead onto the brick wall. How long was he going to be in here for? The cell was cold as hell and all he had on was a thin undershirt. He rested his back onto the wall and slid down.
"AHHHHHHHH!" he screamed, throwing the blankets on the floor at the bars. Stupid. He should have just left them and gone home, but he just had to get into a fight. He touched the dried blood. He wasn't expecting the guy to hit that hard anyways. So why did he let the guy punch him? He heard the sound of footsteps and then the jingle of keys.
A police woman stopped in front of his cell and looked at him. "You Takashi Inuyasha?" she asked. Inuyasha didn't answer but stared back her from the floor. She stared at him a bit longer and then opened the doors. "Your brother wants to speak to you."
Inuyasha made a fist. He wanted to burned holes right through that woman's face for mentioning Sesshomaru at the worst time. He stood up and walked slowly over to her.
"He wasn't my one phone call.." Inuyasha muttered. The woman looked at him and rolled her eyes.
"You were here before so we contacted him," she said. Inuyasha swore under his breath, so even now the Tokyo police recognized him?
"I don't want to talk to him, just let me go." The woman eyed him and then pushed him down the hall. "Didn't you hear me woman? Are you deaf? I don't want to speak to that bastard."
"He wants to speak to you, that's all he said. He's waiting for you outside." she said. Inuyasha stopped walking and his head jerked up.
"Sesshomaru's here?!!!"
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"A broken arm, broken rib, busted nose and a fractured leg..Inuyasha. You sent two men to the hospital!" Sesshomaru yelled. Inuyasha snorted and looked away.
"Why are you telling me this, I don't give a shit what happens to that trash, and don't tell me you do cuz I know you don't give a shit either." Inuyasha stared back at his brother, in a business suit as always.
"Yeah. I don't really care what you plan to do on your free time here in Tokyo, but while I'm here you stay clear from the station."
"Oh right. Don't want to ruin the precious Takashi name right? Ashamed that people will find out that I'm the heir to Tetsuiga?" Inuyasha said in a mocking tone. Sesshomaru stared at the brat who was really trying hard to piss him off.
"Hmph. You think I care about that?" Sesshomaru said, making Inuyasha look at his brother straight in the eye. "Don't be so cocky. You would never last in the corporate world. Just because you have Tetsuiga, and even if you open it up. There's no way a runt like you could ever control it." Sesshomaru turned around. Inuyasha stared at his brother's back, how much he hated Sesshomaru.
"Didn't I send you a driver? Where's your limo?" Sesshomaru asked, walking towards his limo. Inuyasha glared at Sesshomaru.
"I don't need him, you can take him back. Waste of my time to tell the guy what to do." Inuyasha began walking away. Sesshomaru shook his head.
"Inuyasha, I'm warning you not to interfere in anything that can get you in trouble while I'm in Tokyo."
"Yeah yeah, whatever." Inuyasha said, waving his hand in the air. "Adios!" *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Inuyasha squinted as he looked up at the sky. Why was it so bright? He stretched and yawned, perfect weather for some baseball and ass kicking. He threw on his red jersey and cap and headed out the door. He was excited to go, didn't know why but he wanted to see Kagome. Maybe tell her how Sesshomaru was here.
Inuyasha slowed down as he reached the gate of Kouga's mansion. He had almost forgotten last night's incident. There was too much drama in his life. First of all, he and Kagome were fine living in Kyoto. Then Kikyou had her fucked up plans to ruin his friend ship with the only person he cared for, then.Inuyasha swallowed. The only person he cared for? He had never admitted that to himself before. He quickly shook his head. He was thinking about it again, and he didn't want to. Thinking made his head hurt.
From Kouga's place it wasn't too far, especially since he had his driver too. His driver slept at the Takashi hotel's so no one would wonder why there was a huge limo parked outside of Kouga's place. He slid in and took out his cell phone. He didn't get a chance to check his messages either. Yesterday was such a pain. And now he had to supposedly watch himself just because Sesshomaru was in Tokyo for business and crap. Why did everyone have to expect him to hold all the responsibility? He was only seventeen for god's sake.
The limo pulled away and headed for the field.
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Kagome's eyes fluttered open. She lifted her head off of the soft white pillow and looked around the room. The sunlight was coming in through the windows already. She yawned and sighed. She lowered her head back onto the pillow, but she immediately lifted her head again.
"What the.." She muttered, quickly standing up. She was still in the clothes she wore yesterday, and then she remembered the fight with her dad. The bodyguards! Kagome's hand began to shake. She passed out; she.Kagome Higurashi had passed out, fainted for the first time!
She didn't care; she was getting out of this place now. She was going to fine Inuyasha and get away. Kagome looked at the delicate alarm clock on the bedside table. Her heart almost stopped. She was late for the baseball game!
"Oh my god, no!" she yelled and ran towards the door. She ran out into the hall to find three bodyguards by the door. "What are you guys doing here?!" she yelled.
"Miss. Higurashi, we were informed not to let you leave this house until you father returns from work." They said, looking at her. Kagome shorted.
"You must be kidding me. You can't keep me locked up in my own house. Go!" Kagome yelled, pointing a finger down the hall. The guards did not budge.
"We're sorry, but we have to listen to Master Higurashi's orders." Kagome's jaw dropped. She looked at all three of them and then pushed passed them.
"Screw my dad, I'm leaving." One of the bodyguards grabbed her arm, but she spun around and punched him square in the face. He fell backwards and landed on his butt. "Don't touch me!" she screamed. She broke into a sprint down the hall. The remaining two bodyguards chased after her, as the injured one reached for his walkie talkie.
"She's at it again!" he yelled, touching his sore face. "Damn, that girl punches hard!"
Kagome pushed passed the servants and ran through the door; she had to get to Inuyasha. He would take all these men down in a second.
"Inuyasha.please, where are you?" She knew he was at the game, probably pissed off as ever waiting for her, but she wasn't there. Her path was blocked by two cars, where four more body guards got out. "No way.." She said, as she felt two large hands grab her arms.
"Now slow down there, little lady." the guards said as they held her. Kagome kicked a few but she couldn't get out.
"Let go of me!" she yelled.
"Not until your father gives us any new orders. You are to stay home for the day."
"No!" she screamed, as they pushed her inside. A few of the servants ran into the foyer to see what was going on. Kagome was practically being carried by the largest bodyguard. "Let go!"
"No can do." Kagome yelped as they dropped her onto her bed. She stared up and them, and then a small smile formed on her lips.
"I'm getting out no matter what." She said.
"We have full security here. You won't be able to leave."
"Bull shit, I can get out any time.." The security guard stared at her and then nodded his head.
"Look Miss .Kag, we know you're a princess, but you can't always have what you want.." Kagome punched the guy and watched him fly backwards.
"Shut up! You have no right to criticize me! I'll fire you! Only one person ever calls me Kag, and it sure as hell aint you!" The security guard scrambled up and glared at her.
"I work for your father not you, Miss. KAGOME," he turned and walked out of the room. Kagome fell down backwards onto the bed.
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Inuyasha leaned back on the bench in the dugout. Where the hell could she be? She was already two hours late, and the kids were starting to get restless. Kag was never late and she never backed down from what she says, so why wasn't she here? Inuyasha's head snapped up, unless she got into some kind of accident. He jumped up as a few of the kids surrounded him.
"Why is Kagome-Chan late, Inuyasha?" they asked. Inuyasha couldn't answer this; right now the whole accident thing was worrying him. He pulled out his cell phone and dialed Kagome's number.
"Shit..." he muttered, as no one answered. He jumped out of the dugout and swore. "Hey! Listen to me, you guys stay here, I'm going to go look for her," he said. The kids all nodded, as Inuyasha ran out of the field. He didn't have time to call his driver back now, but he barely had cash to get a cab either.
"Stupid girl!" He turned down the road and started sprinting to her place. "She better be alright, or I'll kill her!" He felt his muscles relax as he was running full speed. Maybe she decided to walk here, and she might have gotten into some traffic accident. She was never late for anything when she promised that she would show up.
It took about thirty minutes before Inuyasha reached Shikon Ln. He was going to find out if she was here; he stopped short when he reached the gate. Uh oh.last time he was here without driving Kouga there was trouble. Luckily, the security guards this time were different.
"Um.is Kagome Higurashi here?" Inuyasha asked, trying to be as kind as he could possibly get. It was hard as hell since he had no patience to wait for the fat guy to answer.
"Are you a reporter?" the man asked. Inuyasha groaned silently.
"No, I'm just a fan." he said. The security guard laughed.
"What do you want kid?" Inuyasha swallowed and rubbed the back of his neck. His patience was running out.
"I just wanted to know if Kagome is here or not, to see if she usually spends her free time at home." The security guard stared at him and smirked.
"What are you obsessed, boy? We're not telling you anything. You can leave now before we call the police on you." Inuyasha winced, if he was sent to the station one more time, Sesshomaru would definitely kill him and then throw him in a pond and then kill him again.
"Um, I'm not obsessed. I'm.just curious." The security guard rolled his eyes in frustration. He walked up to Inuyasha and looked up at Inuyasha's eyes.
"You're a good looking kid, but there are a lot of good looking kids in Tokyo. You think you have a chance with Miss. Higurashi? Then you're wrong. Face reality, with your standards and money, you'll never even get a glimpse," the security guard said, trying to watch Inuyasha's stern expression. For a moment Inuyasha almost forgot what he was doing and he took a step closer looking down at the fat guy.
"Do you know who I am?" he said, with a mocking tone and serious face. He looked like he was going to get into a fight. The security guard stared up at him and then smiled. He took a step back.
"Yeah, some poor kid with dreams. Miss. Higurashi already has a boyfriend, and she's with him right now. So tough luck. Keep wishing and it might come true." Inuyasha pulled his hands out of his pockets and stared at the man.
"Her boyfriend?" Inuyasha asked The Security guard laughed.
"Ha! Disappointed now? Get off the property now," he said reaching for his walkie talkie. Inuyasha nodded slowly and walked away. So she was out with Kouga now, huh?
He swallowed and put his hands back in his pockets. No point in running anymore, he thought as he lowered his face. The stupid wench was out with Kouga, no wonder she had forgotten all about the baseball game and about their deal.
"Dammit." He almost felt bad for himself for showing up early and wanting to get everything ready. And she totally stood them up, all the kids that she supposedly cared for so much. He stopped walking and crouched down. He stared at the sidewalk and the fell onto his bottom, as some people walked by him and stared. So Kouga was the reason why Kagome had forgotten everything. He felt his heart beat race as he thought of the two couple hugging the other night and he closed his eyes.
"Kagome." he whispered.
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Kagome leaned her head back on the bed. Her whole body was becoming numb just sitting in the room. She had tried to climb off the balcony, but it was no use since the security around the place had doubled, almost tripled. They weren't going to let her leave no matter what, and now she was locked in her room.
It was getting dark already, and the sun was setting. By now everyone would have left the baseball field, and Inuyasha would be more pissed off then ever. He probably wanted to kill her. She couldn't stand it anymore, she was getting out.
There was a click and the door opened slowly. Kagome looked up to see her father walk in, with a briefcase. She scrambled up.
"Finally!" she yelled. "What the hell are you doing?" Takeo stared at her and then closed the door behind him.
"I'm teaching you a lesson. Just because you are turning seventeen soon, it doesn't mean you have the right to speak to me that way."
"Screw that! I want out, now!" Takeo walked over to his daughter.
"Sit."
"No! Never." Kagome stared straight at her father.
"You will get engaged with Kouga. There's nothing that can change that." Kagome stared at her father as he continued to speak. "We will announce it at you birthday this weekend, whether you like it or not."
"What makes you think I'll sit there silently and watch?" Kagome said. Takeo Higurashi picked up his suit case and set it down on the bed. Kagome watched him open it and pull out two yellow envelopes.
"What is that?" Kagome asked as he closed his suit case. Takeo took one of the envelopes and pulled out a packet of papers, with a picture attached to it. He handed it to Kagome, who took it slowly. A picture of Shippo and Inuyasha was clipped onto the front, with them standing next to each other. Kagome almost gasped. Did they know about Inuyasha? If they did, it wouldn't be good for him.
"What is this?" Kagome asked. "Why do you have a picture of.?"
"I believe his name is Shippo." Kagome bit her tongue. "I was able to get some information on your friends from Kyoto." He pulled out another packet from the other yellow envelope revealing a picture of Sango.
"What does this have to do with Shippo and Sango?" Her father smiled.
"I believe both their fathers work in the same company in Kyoto. Am I not correct?" Kagome eyed her father suspiciously.
"So?" Mr. Higurashi pulled out his cell phone and looked at his daughter.
"I'm sorry to do this Kagome. But with one phone call, I can get them fired, bankrupt, and homeless." Kagome dropped the stacks of paper and gasped.
"You.you wouldn't!" Kagome yelled.
"I have every power to do so, and I don't care if they are your friends, I will do everything I can with my power to get you to marry Kouga." Kagome's bottom lip started to tremble.
"You can't do that! You don't' even know them!" Kagome felt the tears come to her eyes. Takeo Higurashi stared at his daughter with sympathy.
"I don't give up easily. I am Higurashi Takeo." Kagome stared at her father and then picked up the two packets. Her father mentioned of Shippo and Sango, but why not Inuyasha. Inu was her best friend, and they didn't know he was a Takashi.unless they already know while they were doing this.
"So, what is it going to be? Are you going to go through this, or should I make the phone call?" Kagome stared at her father in disbelief. He was truly truly an evil man. Kagome felt the tears fall uncontrollably as she lowered her head, not saying a word. Takeo smiled to himself and patted his daughter's head.
"Good, we'll pull off the security. Your friends will be safe for now as long as you agree to this." He picked up his suitcase and walked towards the door.
"Wait." Kagome said, lifting the paper up. Mr. Higurashi turned around and smiled.
"I have my ways, but as for information I was able to get it. Those two are your closest friends.." Kagome looked down at the picture of Inuyasha and Shippo. He couldn't have possibly gotten any information on Inuyasha. Inuyasha was the richest boy in Japan. She remember he once told her that any information of him was kept private of where he lived and what school he went to, or anything.
With money, it could get dangerous so no one is able to give out personal information of Inuyasha. Maybe that's why if her father did call the school about this, they wouldn't tell him anything of Inuyasha; it would become too dangerous if people wanted to kidnap him for ransom or anything. She lifted her head and sank to her knees.
Now her father was threatening her? She couldn't possibly put Shippo's and Sango's future on the line. They were her good friends, and if anything happened to them it would be her fault. There had to be a way to get out of this. Kagome looked at the clock on her bedside table that read 9:00 PM. She stood up, maybe someone was there, and maybe Inuyasha was there still.
She stood up and began to run out the door as fast as she could.
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Inuyasha walked slowly down the street. He had been walking for hours, from day to night practically. He didn't even bother going back to the field. If it was supposed to make him feel bad that he left all the kids alone, then it didn't. He couldn't stop thinking about Kagome.
Maybe she really did like Kouga; why else would she be with him and also hugging him. It was all too weird. Inuyasha sighed, he felt like getting into another fight again, to keep his mind away, but no matter what everything led up to Kagome. Kag this and Kag that.
Now that he was thinking about Kagome once again, he wanted to get away from the noisy streets. Maybe the baseball field would be empty, maybe he could just go and sit there and drink. Inuyasha hurried pass the people towards the baseball field.
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Kagome tripped on her shoelaces and fell forward. She was almost at the baseball field; all she had to do was climb over the fence. Kagome managed to land on her feet perfectly before sprinting out towards the field. Only one of the light were on leaving, a small amount of light on the filed. Kagome hurried looking around. She knew no one would be around at this time, especially little children. But, she really hoped that Inuyasha just might be around.
She looked around, stopping on second base, and turning her head. She spun around a few times looking around.
"Please." she choked out. But no one was there. It was just her. She stopped looking at different directions and lowered her head. She didn't want to go home anymore, but she had no choice. Shippo and Sango were too much for her. She couldn't take this anymore. Her lips begin to quiver as she slowly turned around to leave.
Would Inuyasha even care that she was engaged to Kouga? She had to find him, it was the only way there could be a small amount of hope in her heart, if she saw his face. She took a step forward and looked up to see that exact face standing not too far looking straight at her.
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Inuyasha's eyes widened when he saw her staring at him. Kagome was there, standing in the small amount of light, bouncing off of her hair, making a small glow on her skin. He almost couldn't help but smile, but he held it in. He stared at her and no one spoke a word.
A small smile formed on her face. "Inu." she took a step forward, but Inuyasha took a step back.
"What are you doing here?" he said in a stern voice, making Kagome pull her hand back. "Shouldn't you be somewhere with your boyfriend, Kouga?" Kagome swallowed and then held her hands together.
"I."
"Don't worry, the kids are all home. You can go back to him now. Don't worry about us." He looked away and walked passed her. She felt the cold chill run up her spine.
"I don't care what you have between Kouga, or what you guys do. It's not my business and I can careless what kind of relationship the two of you guys have. Just don't bring any more god damn problems to me. I already have enough. If me being here is in you way, then I'll leave." Kagome spun around, to face his back. The words that he spoke made Kagome's heart drop. The words stung her and the tears began falling uncontrollably.
For some reason, Inuyasha felt his back tense. She was facing him, he knew that but why did it feel so weird. He didn't care anymore. He lowered his head.
"Go home, it's getting late," he muttered. He took a step forward, ready to leave when he heard the small sob coming from the girl behind him. Inuyasha's hard tighten and he whipped around seeing Kagome's face red with tears falling. He was in shock, and unable to speak.
Why was she crying? Inuyasha sighed, why he had to say such mean stuff too. Kagome brought the back of her hands to her lips and then fell down to her knees sobbing quietly. Inuyasha stared at the girl. Was she really that hurt because of what he said her?
Inuyasha walked slowly to her and crouched down.
"Hey Kag, c'mon don't cry," he said quietly. She swallowed and lowered her face. "C'mon Kag, it's not like you to." And before he could think what he was doing he reached out and wiped her tears with his thumb. His action shocked him, but Kagome obviously was unaware because she was trying to hide her face, as more tears fell.
"Look I'm sorry about what I said.." he started and swallowed. She was still crying and he had no idea what to do. He leaned forward and wrapped his arms around her, hugging her. "Don't cry.." He whispered into her hair.
Kagome's arms wrapped around his neck, and her tears soaked his shoulders. It didn't matter who tried to comfort her, she would still be upset. But, whenever Inuyasha came around.there was always a spark of happiness.
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Inuyasha set down the bowl of ramen onto the table, and watched as Kagome unwrap her chopsticks. He hurried to peel the plastic wrapping of his ramen bowl. Kagome's eyes were still puffy and red from all her crying. She had finally been able to stop, so Inuyasha managed to take her to a small convenience store and bye her some ramen. He began eating his ramen thinking about what happened. He had actually hugged her after yelling at her.
What kind of idiot loses his toughness when he sees a woman cry? Inuyasha looked back up to Kagome who was still sitting still and looking at her bowl.
"Oi, what are you doing? Eat. It's better when it's hot." He pointed his chopstick to her bowl. Kagome looked up at him and then back down. He sighed annoyingly.
"Hey, I paid for that; if you're not going to eat then why didn't you say anything?" Kagome swallowed and picked up her chopsticks. Inuyasha returned back to his ramen.
"I just thought that you would go somewhere more expensive then a bowl of ramen in some store. You're different then.." Inuyasha dropped his chopsticks, making a huge clanking noise causing people to turn their heads and look at him.
"Stupid woman, what do you think you're doing? I bought you something to eat to make you stop crying and you still manage to criticize me. What kind of girl are you? No sense of respect or manners at all!" he yelled. Kagome looked around the room as people leaned over to whisper about them.
"Inu keep your voice down," she said quietly. Inuyasha leaned back and dropped his chopsticks one more time.
"Eh?! Now you're lecturing me?! Weren't you the one who told me to appreciate the things I have. Well I don't have much on me right now, so there!" He leaned forward and begin eating and ignoring her. Kagome licked her lips and blew into her ramen.
Inuyasha always had a short temper. He was probably still mad that she had not showed up for the game, but she hadn't told him the reason why yet.
(Flashback)
"I don't care what you have between Kouga, or what you guys do. It's not my business and I can careless what kind of relationship the two of you guys have. Just don't bring any more god damn problems to me. I already have enough. If me being here is in you way, then I'll leave."
(End of flashback)
His words still rang in her ears over and over again, until she knew it word for word. Kagome looked up from her soup at Inuyasha. Who was eating away and not caring about a thing in the world except his ramen.
Did he say that out of anger or did he really mean it? There were times where even Kagome couldn't figure out Inuyasha. It was rare, but sometimes Inuyasha would get so mad he would yell out his true feelings or what he really wanted to say. Sometimes, he did it on purpose to hurt the person.
Inuyasha looked up once again. "It's been a while, and you're not even done yet?" He sighed, and picked up one of the meat inside her bowl. He held it with his chopsticks in front of her face. Kagome stared at it in confusion. "Don't tell me you've become one of those girls that care about their weight too much. Hurry up and eat." He held the meat closer to her face.
Kagome opened her mouth and took the meat into her mouth, and Inuyasha continued eating. Kagome swallowed her food and took a sip of water. Even when you least expect it Inuyasha could be sometimes sweet.
"Hey honey, look at that young couple over there. They're feeding each other. Remember when we use to do that? They're so cute!" Kagome snapped her head towards the voices. An old man and woman were holding their bags of grocery and passing by watching them. Kagome blushed, and lowered her head.
"That boy is so handsome and that girl is so pretty. It was like you and I, honey. Remember that's how we fell in love..." She heard them say before they walked out of the store. Kagome lowered her head and blushed even more and then looked at Inuyasha. He was still busy eating. He probably didn't even hear the comments the old people were talking about, because if he did he probably didn't even care.
They probably did just look like a couple when he fed her. His cap was over his long hair, and he did look so cute sitting there and eating. Kagome managed a small smile.
"Wouldja quit staring at me!?" Inuyasha yelled. Kagome wrinkled her forehead.
"I wasn't looking at you!"
"Then why is it that every time I look up you're looking at me??"
"I'm not looking at you! I'm thinking of something!!" She turned her face towards the window. Inuyasha wiped his mouth with a napkin.
"So now you suddenly have the energy to yell?" He glared at her and she turned her head back at him.
"Why are you so mean?" she yelled. Inuyasha snickered.
"Cuz I hate stupid women. I can't stand them!" Kagome slammed her hands on the table and stood up.
"I'm not going to sit here and listen to you yell at me!" She walked out of the store quickly.
"Bitch!" Inuyasha shouted before standing up and running after her. He caught up to her and the two started walking down the streets. They were silent as they crossed the busy streets onto the other side.
"Don't you have work tomorrow?" Kagome asked.
"Don't you have to go home?" Inuyasha put his hands in his pockets.
"I don't wanna go home, I hate it there." Her face turned into an angry look.
"Then go to Kouga's. He can probably make you feel better. Like buy you more jewelry and shit," Inuyasha said looking up to the sky. Kagome stopped walking and watched as Inuyasha passed her. Inuyasha turned around and looked at her. "What?"
"I'm sorry to do this Kagome. But with one phone call, I can get them fired, bankrupt, and homeless."
What would Inuyasha say if she told him about her father's threat on Shippo and Sango? "Inuyasha." she started, watching him closely. But, the more she spent this night walking around Tokyo with him, the more she couldn't say anything.
He had said himself that he wasn't going to care what happens between her and Kouga. Kagome bit her tongue. But this was something that she had to tell Inuyasha. This was something that would change her life forever.
"Well, spit it out will ya!" Inuyasha shouted.
Engagement. Did Inuyasha really care? He was Takashi Inuyasha, the richest boy in Japan, would he care right now? And would he be upset if she told him? Kagome's heart raced as she thought about this. How would Inuyasha react if she did tell him, would he care, or would he shrug it off and say, 'sucks to be you?'
"Woman! Are you deaf! Can't you hear me?" He walked over and grabbed her by the shoulders and started shaking her.
"What are you doing!? Are you trying to kill me?" Kagome shoved him back.
"Well you're just standing there like a moron. Baka!" Inuyasha turned around and started walking.
"If someone saw you just now, they would probably think you were trying to take advantage of me!" Kagome yelled after him.
"No wants to take advantage of an ugly girl!" Kagome gasped and her face hardened, but then fell. Her mind was too full of stuff. If she was going to tell Inuyasha, they she would of a long time ago, but why couldn't she tell him now? What was holding her back?
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"Why are you walking so fast?" Kagome yelled as she speed walked with him.
"I'm not, you're just slow." He continued walking, not even looking down at her. Kagome looked up at him.
"Where are we going?" She yelled, pulling on the hem of his shirt.
"Somewhere."
"Where?!"
"You don't have to go. Go home if you want!" Kagome's jaw dropped.
"You can't just leave me here, and I can't just walk home by myself. I'm a girl!" Her breathing quickened as Inuyasha pulled his shirt away from her.
"A girl with a manly body. If someone tries anything with you, you can take them on." he snickered and quickened his pace even more, leaving Kagome behind.
"Inu!!!" she screamed. Kagome sighed and looked around the place. It was pretty late and not as many people were out. "Ano..which way is the way home?" she said looking around. It wasn't that she wanted to go home; it was that she wanted to find a place to be. Plus her father, with his threat would definitely make that phone call if she didn't come home for a few nights. She turned the opposite direction from where Inuyasha went and walked down the sidewalk.
"Stupid mutt." she muttered. What kind of boy leaves a sixteen year old girl alone on a street full of perverted men? Inuyasha would. "Loser, that's what he is. I hope he dies and then I hope some man comes and rapes him. Stupid boy doesn't know anything."
"Hey sweet thing!" She felt someone grab her wrist. Kagome looked up to see the face of two older men, who were obviously drunk. She could smell the vodka in their breaths. Kagome jerked her wrist away, but they held on.
"Wanna go over to my place tonight, hot stuff?" they said, touching her shoulder. Kagome shoved the man away with her left hand.
"Don't touch me!" she yelled.
"C'mon, let's have some fun." Both of them grabbed her by the shoulder as Kagome squirmed around.
"Let me go!" she yelled as one of them covered her mouth. They were dragging her towards the alley, she saw it right away. She managed to bite the one with the hand over her mouth.
"Assholes!" She yelled. Then every thing stopped. Kagome looked around to see Inuyasha standing in front of them. "Inuyasha! You moron where were you!" She screamed as the men looked from Inuyasha to Kagome.
"What the hell is wrong with you? Don't tell me you can't take these losers on?" He yelled. Kagome's jaw dropped.
"You stupid man!"
"Don't call me stupid when I'm coming here to save you. God, waste my time. You're too fucking slow!" he yelled. Kagome looked away from, completely forgetting that the perverted drunkies were still holding onto her.
"Go to hell, I don't need your help!" Inuyasha growled and walked towards her. He ripped her away from them and stepped in front of them staring at the two men who were looking up at him. "Inu." she began.
"Shut up!" he yelled, staring at them men. "What the hell are you guys trying to do with my girl?" Inuyasha yelled. The men looked at him and then swallowed. "Get the hell outta here! If I see your faces again, I'll send you to hell!" He screamed after them as the two drunkies hurried away.
"My girl?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha looked at her and started walking. "So suddenly we're lovers now?" Inuyasha stopped walking and stared at her with an annoying look.
"God dammit girl, do you always have to complain? I just thought it would scare them more if I said you were my girl. What was I going to say, 'stay away from my childhood and best friend'?" he looked away from her. Kagome smiled at him, sometimes he was smart and she was dumb.
"Why are you smiling?" Inuyasha asked.
"Cuz.I just kind of noticed that you're sometimes smart."
"Sometimes? Don't you mean all the time!?" Kagome rolled her eyes. When ever she complimented him he made such a big deal by yelling at her, but really he was happy.
"Oi," Inuyasha said looking at her.
"Nani?"
"Why didn't you show up to the game?"
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Inuyasha looked down at her, while her face seemed to lower. She didn't look mad anymore, but she didn't look happy either.
"Where were you? Don't tell me you forgot."
"I didn't forget! I never do!" Kagome said, looking at him.
"Well then why didn't you show up? We waited for you for a long time! My whole day off was wasted cuz of you." Kagome looked at him and frowned. "Where were you?" He looked back at her as she swallowed. For a moment, she almost looked sad.
"I was busy with my dad and Kouga," she said. Inuyasha's hands turned into a fist. At least she didn't lie about Kouga.
"What were you guys doing?" he asked.
"Business." Kagome looked away. Inuyasha looked at her and knew right away that she was lying. He knew Kagome, and she couldn't act even if she tried.
"What kind?"
"I dunno, stuff like who's the brother of Sesshomaru Takashi." Inuyasha snapped his head down to her.
"What? Do they know who I am?" Kagome shook her head.
"But they figured that you'll have to come into business some day too.." She said. Inuyasha stared at her.
"But they don't know?" Kagome shook her head, even though she knew she had just lied to him about the business thing. She had to change the subject now.
"Where we going?" She asked again, hoping he won't answer the same as last time.
"No where, just walking." he muttered.
"Oh." Kagome looked at him and noticed how cute he was when he was deep in thought.
"Sesshomaru's here, did you know that?" Inuyasha said. Kagome looked him with wide eyes.
"He is? What for?"
"I dunno. He's always here though. I saw him last night when he broke me out of..." he trailed off.
"Out of what???" Kagome asked.
"Nowhere."
"Inuyasha! Tell me!"
"No you'll get mad!" he quickened his pace again and then broke into a run. Kagome smiled and sprinted after him. She was happy that she saw him that night. Without him here in Tokyo, she would have been devastated. Inuyasha was her protector even from when they were little, and she would always feel like he would be there for her.
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REVIEW!! Long chapter, omg! I finally got to type, so happy!! So what do you guys think? I know Kagome hasn't told him, but she won't just yet. I think its time for some more Inu and Kag time, cuz I like writing about them, cuz they argue so much. And Kagome's starting to see her feelings as well and Inuyasha is still confused. So lolz. Well please review, cuz I luv reading them, and what do you guys think will happen? Love all my readers out there! I'm not sure when I'll update, but maybe when I have some free time. Let me ask you guys a question though, should I put any business problems in this story? I'm still not sure yet, cuz over time I had a lot of new ideas and stuff. So just let me know!
KNE