Chapter 10: Kikyo
Sesshomaru led her into a crowded street and she dodged people to keep up with him. He led her into a small alley where he turned to face her.
"Why are we here?" she asked.
"He was still watching, so we had to lose him in the crowd. It would have been to difficult for him to keep track of you in a large crowd," he said simply.
She nodded, "So explain…"
Sesshomaru just looked at her before he said anything.
"By now you probably know that Inuyasha was dating Kikyo," he said, "I never liked her. She has a chilling aura that is teetering on the dark side. I warned Inuyasha, but he ignored me. They went out for a while and I noticed that Inuyasha seemed to truly love this girl."
Kagome felt her cheeks flush…had he really felt that strongly about Kikyo?
"He was happy from what I could tell, so I let them be. A few months into their relationship I caught Kikyo cheating on Inuyasha. Inuyasha refused to believe me so I went to Kikyo, telling her that she had to tell Inuyasha the truth. Kikyo gave in and left Inuyasha for the other man. Inuyasha was crushed. Even Miroku, who is his best friend, didn't know the extent of the pain Inuyasha was feeling. Many times Inuyasha spoke of suicide, as do many love sick teenagers who have their hearts broken. One time, he actually attempted to kill himself, but because he was half demon, the amount of pills he took did nothing but knock him out for a few days. When he came to he shut himself out from the rest of the world and walked around constantly furious. The day you came, he began to change," Sesshomaru said softly, "I noticed that he didn't yell and fight as much as usual. Something changed in his eyes when he talked about you. You helped him live again."
Kagome just stood there, awe struck. Inuyasha…had tried…to kill himself?
She could feel the tears forming in her eyes. It killed her inside to think of how he must have felt, how desperate he was to escape the pain…
But the thing that shocked her the most was the person who had just told her all of this.
Did Sesshomaru not hate Inuyasha?
After everything he had just admitted she knew that that just wasn't true.
She didn't know why Sesshomaru was so cold to his younger brother, but she knew that he didn't hate him.
"Who did Kikyo chest on Inuyasha with anyway?" Kagome asked.
Sesshomaru's eyes flashed red as he said the name, "Naraku…"
Kagome gasped. Naraku? Why the hell would she cheat on him with someone so…evil?
"Thank you Sesshomaru," she said to the demon in front of her, "Thank you for telling me. You are a good brother to Inuyasha and he cares about you, even if at times it doesn't seem like it. Whenever he talks about you, he may sound hateful, but to me it sounds forced."
Sesshomaru nodded.
"I can smell your friend Miroku coming in this direction," Sesshomaru said, "I must go now."
He turned to go but Kagome stopped him.
"Wait! I have one last question…who is it? Who is the girl that the guy who is watching me threatened?" Kagome asked.
Without turning around Sesshomaru said softly, "Rin."
And then he was gone, Kagome staring at the ground where he once stood.
"Kagome?" Miroku's voice echoed behind her, "Is that you? What are you doing here?"
Kagome turned and put a smile on her face.
"Hey Miroku!" she smiled.
He waved awkwardly, "What are you doing in the alley Kagome?"
"I was…um…looking for a shortcut home," she lied.
He smiled, "Oh, I see. I'll give you a ride home if you want."
"Thanks Miroku, that would be so great," she sighed.
The pair walked to his car in relative silence.
"So Kagome," Miroku said as they drove, "Do you want to tell me why you really were out alone?"
Kagome sighed…just couldn't get anything past this guy…
"I was talking with Sesshomaru, that's all," she said.
Miroku nodded, "I thought I sensed his aura. Can I ask why? Sango told me about his warning."
Kagome nodded, "I was going to tell you, but I just really needed to get home."
"I understand."
"I wanted to know who was watching me, but he said he couldn't tell me," she sighed.
"Why not?" Miroku asked.
"He said that they guy had threatened to hurt someone called Rin," Kagome said, "I don't know anyone by that name."
Miroku shrugged, "I don't know who that is either."
They pulled into Kagome's driveway and Kagome hugged him, "Thanks for the ride Miroku."
"Any time Kagome," he smiled.
When Kagome entered the house she was surprised to see that Souta was already at home, but eh wasn't alone. A girl about his age sat next to him on the floor as they watched TV. She had layered brown hair and big brown eyes.
"Hi Souta, who is your friend?" Kagome asked.
The little girl stood up and ran up to Kagome, hugging her.
Friendly little thing…
"Hi Kagome!" the girl smiled, "Souta told me all about you! My name is Rin!"
Kagome gasped…
Rin?
Could this be the girl Sesshomaru was talking about? She had expected her to be a little bit…older.
The girl smiled and went back to sit by Souta, who was blushing when she brushed her foot against his own. Kagome smiled…Souta had a crush…
Rin Had stayed for dinner that night and Kagome had offered to help clear the table. Rin smiled and offered to help.
As soon as everyone else was in the family room Kagome asked, "Hey Rin?"
"Yes Kagome?" she smiled.
"Do you know anyone by the name of Sesshomaru Takahashi?" Kagome asked.
The girl smiled even bigger, "Yes! Rin loves Sesshomaru! He is like Rin's daddy! Rin's daddy died when she was little and so now she has Sesshomaru! He comes to visit her a lot and takes her out for supper and shopping. He doesn't talk much, but he takes care of me!"
Kagome smiled. That didn't exactly sound like Sesshomaru, but after there last meeting she wasn't that surprised. Sesshomaru had a soft side.
"Do you know Sesshomaru?" Rin asked.
Kagome nodded, "He goes to my school and I am very good friends with his brother."
Rin nodded, "Sesshomaru has told me about Inuyasha, but I have never met him. Is he nice?"
Kagome laughed lightly, "He is very nice…most of the time."
Just then Souta came in, "Rin, your mom is here to pick you up."
Rin smiled and ran up to Souta and kissed him on the cheek.
"Good bye Souta! Thank you for inviting me over! I will see you at school on Monday!" she smiled and then ran to greet her mother.
Souta just stood there, blushing like mad and holding the spot where she had kissed him.
Kagome smirked, "Souta's got a girlfriend!"
"Do not!" he yelled.
"Do too!"
"Do not!"
"Do too!"
"Shut up! Mom! Kagome is bugging me!" he yelled.
"Kagome, stop bugging your brother!" her mom called from the living room.
She laughed and went up to her room to do her homework and practice her lines. After drama class Mr. Totosai had put up a list of who would be playing each part and Kagome got the part pf Juliet. Of course Inuyasha got Romeo and Sango got the part of the nurse.
After studying for a while she got in her bed and just lay there for a while.
Sesshomaru must really care about Rin to be so concerned about her safety, Kagome thought.
"That Kikyo," she whispered to herself, "how could she do that? That's not just disrespectful to Inuyasha, but it's just plain sick to…how could she stand how cold his lips are…"
She cringed at the memory of the day in the broom closet. She would give anything to be able to erase that memory from her mind.
The phone broke her out of her thoughts and she picked it up.
"Hello?"
"Hi Kagome," Inuyasha said.
She smiled, "Hey Inuyasha."
"I tried calling earlier but your grandfather said you went for a walk," Inuyasha said.
"I did. I just needed some fresh air," she said.
She didn't think that it would be wise to tell Inuyasha about her meeting with Sesshomaru. At least…not yet.
"So do you want to go to that ramen place tomorrow for lunch?" Kagome asked.
Inuyasha sighed, "You know I would love to Kagome, but Sesshomaru's mom is coming home from America tomorrow and she is bringing some business partner here for a while. So she wants us to be there to pick her up from the airport and behave as 'perfect sons.'"
Kagome giggled, "Sounds like fun."
"Feh, hardly," he mumbled.
Kagome yawned, "Well I'm tired Inuyasha, call me tomorrow if you have some spare time ok?"
"Alright Kagome, goodnight," he said.
She said goodnight and then hung up, yawning again.
It was only ten thirty but she was already exhausted.
"Too much information to deal with in one day I guess," she sighed and turned off the light.
Kagome smiled, her and Sango were going shopping to find outfits to wear to the dance this Friday. She was excited and morning couldn't seem to come fast enough.
…………THE NEXT DAY……….
"Sango you look amazing in that!" Kagome squealed when her friend came out of the change room.
Sango was wearing a short dark denim skirt and a black cutoff jacket over a deep pink muscle shirt that was covered in sequins.
"Do you really think so?" she asked.
Kagome nodded, "Pink and black are definitely your color. Miroku won't be able to keep his hands off you!"
Sango blushed, but Kagome noticed a small smile cross her lips.
Sango purchased the outfit, then the two girls went out in search of Kagome's outfit.
"Hey Kagome look!" Sango said, pointing toward the fountain.
Standing by the fountain, was Kouga. When seemed to be looking for something, and when his eyes met Kagome's he smirked and started to head in their direction.
"Oh shit!" Kagome hissed, "I can't see him! Not now!"
Sango sighed, "Too late now…"
"Hey Kagome," Kouga smiled and he leaned in to kiss her but Kagome turned her face so he got her cheek.
"What are you doing here Kouga?" Kagome asked.
"I went by your house and your mom told me that you came here with Sango. I wanted to see you," he smiled as if the world were his playground.
Kagome's heart speed up, "You know where I live?" she gasped.
He nodded.
How did he know? The school didn't let students see private files…and she never told him. Did he follow her or something?
"Kagome, we should keep looking," Sango cut in, "My mom wants me home in an hour and we don't have much time."
Kagome nodded and said goodbye to Kouga. Before he could protest the two girls turned and hurried away from him.
"He knows where you live!" Sango hissed when they were out of ear shot.
"I don't know how! I never told him!" Kagome said.
"He must be the one that's been watching you Kagome!" Sango said. She looked worried and Kgaome noticed that her friend's eyes began to tear.
"Sango? What's wrong?" Kagome stopped her and turned her to face her.
"Its just that," Sango sniffed, "I'm so scared Kagome! What if he…what if he tries to…you know…hurt you or something?"
Kagome had thought about this too, but she forced a small smile on her face.
"Please don't cry Sango," Kagome hugged her friend who continued to cry on her shoulder, "Nothing is going to happen to me I swear! I have Inuyasha and you and Miroku to protect me. Besides, I'm not that defenseless."
Sango nodded and dried her eyes on the sleeve of her sweater.
"I love you Kagome, you know that right? You are the best friend I've ever had!" she smiled.
"Thanks Sango, I love you to," Kagome smiled.
They hugged again and then Kagome laughed.
"People are going to start looking at us weird. We should keep shopping," she said.
Sango nodded and they continued to look for an outfit for Kagome.
An hour later they found the perfect outfit.
"Inuyasha is going to love it Kagome!" Sango smiled.
Kagome couldn't help but agree. She had picked out a short pink and white layered skirt with a white off the shoulder top. She had to admit that it made her sizzle. The converse shoes looked a little weird, but Kagome refused to wear anything but her favorite shoes.
They went to the food court for a smoothie after Kagome had paid for the outfit and they talked for another hour.
"We should probably be getting home now Kagome," Sango said, looking at her watch, "my mom is probably wondering where I am."
"Yeah mine to," Kagome sighed.
Kagome drove Sango home to her house and then drove to her own. When she walked in the door the rest of the family was already seated.
"Hey mom, did a guy come by hear asking for me today?" Kagome asked.
"Yes, a very handsome boy. He said his name was Kouga," her mom smiled, "did you see him?"
"Yes, he found me at the mall."
"Do you like this boy?" her grandfather asked absently.
She shook her head.
"Good," Souta said, "Because he seemed like a jerk to me. I like Inuyasha way better."
Kagome smiled and began to eat, although after a smoothie she wasn't very hungry.
She excused herself from the table and went up to her room.
When she opened the door she froze…
Written on her mirror in her lipstick was three words…
'YOU ARE MINE'
Kagome sunk against her wall, tears falling down her cheeks.
He had been in her house…in her room…she felt so violated.
How could Kouga do something so crude?
Kagome clenched her fists as she became enraged. Her power rushed through her in hot waves and she shook as she tried to keep her anger at bay.
She was not going to stand for this anymore…
She wasn't going to cower and let Kouga scare her like this.
The only thing she could do was confront him about it, and maybe convince him to stop. His reputation scared her but if he tried anything, she was determined that she was strong enough to at least hold him off so she could escape.
"Tomorrow," she whispered to herself.
"Tomorrow it ends…"