Chapter 8 Can You Keep Love a Secret?

How long can you keep your OWN love a secret? How long can you... how long...

Inuyasha shook his head. Damnit all! Why can't I get her words out of my head? The hanyou was still lying where Sango had left him, hours before. It was growing a bit dark now, but still he did not move from his spot in the woods. Besides, he, once again, had a lot to think about.

Thinking. That was all he seemed to be doing these days, ever since he found out... Closing his eyes, he thought about his talk with Sango. 'How long can you keep your OWN love a secret?' she was trying to get him to admit his feelings to the slave. Ya right! As if he would do that! It would not make a difference anyways...

Inuyasha grinned, remembering something. Sango's smell... she had finally mated with Miroku. It had taken the long enough. He smirked, wondering if the hentai was going to give up groping woman now. But, the monk and the taijaya... they were made for each other. Surely they knew that by now...

The sun nearly had set by this time, the beautiful reds and oranges of the sunset were being replaced by darkness. The hanyou wondered how long he had been laying there. All day, at least. He should be getting back by now. Besides, he had been away all last night, as well. What if Sesshoumaru had tried to do something to...

Inuyasha stood up, shaking his head. No, Sessh wouldn't do anything like that. He knew the laws as well as Inuyasha! But... just in case, the hanyou started to walk quickly back through the woods towards the castle.

Sesshoumaru grinned to himself. Tonight, all his fantasies would finally be satisfied. He had spent so many nights dreaming of her, he could not wait any longer. And what better a time to do it, than when Inuyasha was out of the castle? Why not take advantage, especially after he found out how his little brother had fooled him into believing that the slave was really sick! That bastard hanyou had gotten him all worried for nothing! He would pay...

Silently he crept down the hall towards the girl's bedroom. Tonight, the miko would be his...

So, will I see him again? Should I tell him? Damnit! I already tried, didn't I?

Kagome flopped down onto her bed. Damn, damn, DAMN! Why can't it be easier than this? she rolled over onto her stomach. "Bastard hanyou. Wont even stay in the same room with me long enough for me to—"

"Are you talking 'bout me, wench?"

Kagome spun around, to see Inuyasha standing there, a slight smirk on his handsome face. She gulped, but managed to say, "Ya, what of it?"

Inuyasha frowned. Well, they had not gotten off to the best start here, considering what he wanted to tell her. So, how did one tell a slave he loved her? Especially after she just called him a bastard. Wait... what had she been about to say? Damn! He should not have interrupted her!

"So? What do you want? Or do you always come around, just as slaves are getting ready for bed?" she taunted him, grinning as his rage flitted across his face.

A muscle twitched in his cheek, and he felt his hands clench into fists at his sides, but he forced himself to remain calm. He could not get angry, and then tell her he loved her. But how dare she say he was like Sesshoumaru again...

"What's the matter? You are not denying it. Does that mean you really DO fuck slaves?"

Inuyasha clenched his teeth. I will not get mad, I will not loose my temper...

"Hmm... you and Lord Sesshoumaru are more alike than I thought—"

God damnit! Fuck not getting mad! he leapt at her, growling.

"SIT BOY!!!"

Wham!

"BITCH!"

"SIT!"

Wham!

Inuyasha was hurt. His whole body ached, including his heart. He lay there, unmoving for a few seconds, and then slowly stood up. "Look, I just want to—"

"SIT!"

Wham

When the spell lifted, Inuyasha jumped to his feet, eyes slightly red with rage. "GAD DAMNIT, BITCH!!! HOW DO YOU expect me to tell you that I like you, when all you do is hurt me?!!!" he yelled, starting towards her, then stopped, realizing what he had just said.

Kagome stared at him. Did he just say what I think he just said?

The hanyou blushed. "Umm... I mean..." he started to back towards the door.

"No! Don't leave!" she cried, but it was too late. He had already gone.

Sesshoumaru growled his annoyance as he watched the hanyou walk into the miko's room. Why was he here? He was supposed to be gone! Hopefully he will not stay long, and then I can complete my plan. This is just a diversion... But he kept snarling under his breath, until his brother left the room, rather quickly, the youkai noticed. But no matter...

Swiftly he crept towards the closed door...

Kagome was starting to get undress, still puzzling over Inuyasha. She was so lost in thought, she didn't hear the door open, didn't hear him come up behind her, until she felt a hand on her throat.

Claws dug into her neck, as a cold voice whispered, "Scream, and I'll kill you."

hehe, sorry it was so short, but I had to write it to line up for the next chapter (lemon chappy). Please review! Thanx for all the reviews so far! I luv you guys! Next chapter is coming soon! jessie