There. Soon, I shall be done… Soon, you shall all read this… Soon, I shall take a shower and get rid of my current smelly-ness.
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Chapter Eight: Boy… friend?
"Don't." I say firmly. He ignores me. This time I lift my foot. I hit the target dead-on then he releases me. I turn around to see him doubling over in pain. I smile then begin to leave before he grabs my arm.
"You're not leaving. You're going to know what kind of pain you just caused." He growls. I know kicking any man 'there' hurts a lot. I don't want to know what he'll do so I can feel the same amount of pain. He pins me against the side of the building, my chest against the wall. He scrapes his fangs over the back of my neck once more before he jerks back. I remain there for a moment then turn around to see what he's doing.
"Sesshoumaru…" I mumble. This is two things I owe him for. He gave me freedom and protected me against Inuyasha. But… Why is he even here?
"Sesshoumaru! Get off of me!" Inuyasha barks as Sesshoumaru holds him against the ground.
"I think not, little brother." He says, remaining emotionless.
"Little… brother?" I say quietly. Perhaps I'm the only one two didn't know the two were related. Their last names, shouldn't they be the same? I think Inuyasha said he took on his mother's last name because he didn't like his father.
"What are you doing here, Sesshoumaru!" Inuyasha snaps. There's a question both of us would like him to answer. But he didn't say anything, he just held Inuyasha down.
"You can answer that too." He says. Inuyasha growls then slowly gives in.
"I heard Kagome was here so I came to see her. She is my girlfriend." Inuyasha says. I'm so angry, I hardly notice Sesshoumaru's questioning gaze.
"Girlfriend! Is that the term for what you call your punching-bag and what you call someone you dumped for an American whore!" I ask loudly. Sesshoumaru raises his eyebrows then looks down at Inuyasha.
"I knew it. You came home one day and told a girl that you were dumping her because you found an American-speaking woman to pleasure you. I didn't know you hurt her, little brother." Sesshoumaru growls. He hits Inuyasha's head then looks at me.
"I'm sorry my insolent brother did this. He had no right to do such a thing. I knew that at the time, but I never bothered to tell the woman he was speaking to." He says. I nod slowly then he looks at Inuyasha. They mumble a few words then Inuyasha gets up and leaves. Just like that.
"Why are you here?" I ask. Sesshoumaru shrugs then hugs me.
"I was called and invited to something. It was intended to be a surprise. I would be sorry for ruining it, but I'd be more sorry if my bastard of a brother marked you." He says. I nod then hug him back.
"Why would you be upset, though?" I ask. He tenses up then takes me inside to the table, where everyone is waiting for me to get there so they can order food.
"It would be a pity to have his filthy claim on anything. Especially a woman." He whispers to me. I nod, feeling a little let down. I guess I was hoping for some romantic saying to be said. Did I forget that he doesn't like to express things!
"That is the silver-haired man we invited… I'm sorry, I didn't know Inuyasha would come." Sango says. I sit down and Sesshoumaru sits down next to me.
"I figured as much…" I say softly. Sesshoumaru leans over to my ear.
"By the way, your appearance is stunning… I almost don't blame Inuyasha for wanting to mark you." He whispers. My face turns blood red as he kisses my cheek then straitens up. He looks around the table, then back at me.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot to introduce you!" I say, realizing that time hasn't stopped like I thought.
"This is Souta, my brother. Miroku and Sango – fiancés. Kagura and her little sister, Kanna." I say. Sesshoumaru nods to all of them then looks at Kagura.
"She said many things about you." He says. I cover my mouth then look at Kagura. She's glaring at me.
"Oh… What did she say?" She questions through clenched teeth. I look at Sesshoumaru then he bites his lip gently.
"Come to think of it, I can't remember." He says. I know he does remember, but he's just being nice so I don't get beat up.
"Kagome…" Kagura begins.
"Yes?" I ask innocently, slouching in my chair. As if that'll reduce her wrath. Then she kicks me under the table. I yelp and shoot back into a normal sit, looking at my shin.
"You're going to get it for that." I say, looking up at her.
"What're you gonna do?" She asks teasingly.
"Get all your cigarettes so soggy you can't smoke them." I say. Her eyes widen then she places a hand over her shirt pocket. That's where they are, no doubt.
We all ate, exchanging stories. To my surprise, Sesshoumaru opened up to the group and told them stories as well. I listened intently, glad that I could know something about him. I hardly said anything. I was listening, and no one seemed to mind.
Everyone left gradually. First Sango and Miroku didn't want to miss a TV show. Then Kanna had to get home and do her homework. Then Souta left so he could start packing and get back to his real home. Then it was just Sesshoumaru and I.
"Thank you for getting me out of the situation with Inuyasha." I say quietly. Sesshoumaru nods as the waiter comes with the check.
"Don't mention it." He says politely. I look over the check, my heart skipping a beat. I've been in prison, so I have nowhere near that much money! My thoughts must've been displayed clearly across my face, since Sesshoumaru took it from my hand.
I watched in complete shock as he began to count out the cash for the enormous bill. "What are you doing!" I ask quietly. He looks at the check then the money in his hand.
"I believe I'm paying the bill." He sounded confused. He didn't understand how large the bill was!
"No! It's expensive! I'm going to pay for it!" I say. He continues to count out the money for it, driving me further down the road of frustration.
"You don't have money. You've been out of society too long to know where your local bank is." He says. I look at him, upset that he's actually right.
"Then I'm paying you back every penny. With interest." I tell him. He looks at me then sets the check down. He steps up to me, looking down on me slightly.
"It's the proper thing for a gentleman to pay the bill. Now, come. I will give you a ride to Sango's home." He says. I watch him leave then slowly follow. If he weren't so damn charming, then I'd yell at him.
We walk in silence. I'm sure he's perfectly comfortable with it, but I'm going insane. I want to say something, but I don't know what. Sesshoumaru hasn't kept up active conversations with me most of the time. Like I said, he doesn't like to express things.
But the silence is driving me closer to insanity. Every second of silence makes me feel like I'm going to explode. We get to the car then he opens the door for me. It's amazing. I didn't realize how much of a gentleman he was before. Then again, I was in prison. There's only so much kindness he can show me in there without looking suspicious.
I sit down in the seat, crossing my legs. I haven't been in a skirt in so long, I feel naked. My shirt has a low v-neck and shorter sleeves than the prison garb I was given. I feel so… exposed.
Sesshoumaru gets in and starts the car. He leaves, driving to Sango's house. How he knows the way there, I'm clueless. I don't even know the way there! Then again, I'm not sure if I know how to drive a car anymore…
"You dated my half brother… Why did you remain with him when he grew so possessive?" Sesshoumaru suddenly asked me. I look at him then look away. Something else has to be available to distract me. Anything!
"Inuyasha was nice to me. I was hoping that the person who complimented me and flattered me all the time would still return." I tell him. Sesshoumaru nods then his eyes narrow. They never leave the rode, either.
"Do you still love my half-brother?" He asks. I can tell he's worried about the subject. He's tense, so tense that his hands are clenching the steering wheel and his knuckles are turning white.
"You saw me struggling against him. I despise him for treating me like that." I tell him flatly.
"You deserve better." Sesshoumaru tells me. I look out my window, trying to keep him from seeing my face.
"I don't. I've seen myself and how I look without my makeup to hide it. I'm hideous." I mumble. The car pulls to the side of the road then I look over at Sesshoumaru in question.
"You aren't hideous. You don't see the beauty that Inuyasha missed. He gave you up when he didn't see what a wonderful person he had. He realized that tonight, and got too aggressive about it. You may never see what beauty you hold, but you have a lot of it." He says. I look down at my feet, blushing and tearing up.
"Thank you." I manage to squeak. He leans over to me and take my chin in his hand. He has me look at him then kisses my lips affectionately.
"I love you. Don't forget that…" He says quietly. I blush then nod my head slowly.
"I… I love you too." I slowly reply. We share one more kiss before he heads on the road to Sango's house.
There. If you're lucky, I'll get ten chapters in. Nine at the least. In fact, I might get 11! Yay for me! Good things for you.
- Bipolar Tangerine