chapter 19
this chapter is credited to my dear friend DarkELF19 aka moonchylde19
DarkELF calls it(ch19)
"beautifully evil - just like we imagined"
Kouga Williams couldn't take his eyes off of her, he hadn't for a year. Kagome was a real piece of work and everyone knew it so why did she associate with those bible bangers? He shook his head it made no sense she had liked him and he liked her. Kouga knew she would be more then happy to see him again, he smirked and downed another beer.
Kagome adjusted Kloie comfortably on her hip while she waited for Sherry to give out the paychecks. The past two weeks had been rather dull she and Inuyasha hadn't spoken much, whether they were too busy or avoiding the situation was unclear to her.
"It's been a long time."
She turned coming face to face those blue eyes staring her down, "You've got a lot of nerve showing your face around here," she took the check and stuffed it in her purse. Kagome shifted Kloie to her other hip and left without another word.
Kouga folded his arms watching her walk out, Playing hard to get aren't we, little girl?
She set Kloie on the couch and put the groceries away with shaking hands. You haven't seen him in over a year and you're freaking out. Closing her eyes she rubbed her shoulders in attempt to shake off the memories, his arms pressing her roughly against the door, the phone rang, Kagome jumped, just calm down , girl.
"H-Hello?" She answered.
"Kagome, it's me," Inuyasha's kind voice, she relaxed.
"Hey Inuyasha, how are you?" Kagome's grip on the phone tightened she was angry at him for not calling but relived that he had called at all.
"Look I just wanted to apologize for not calling I...I've had some things to work out ya know?"
She nodded then smacked herself realizing he wouldn't be able to see that, "Yeah I know."
"I was also calling to see if you wanted to get together for another movie night, some of the kids from the youth group found out and they wanted to be a part of the group. Cassie and Sari offered to watch Kloie so Kaede could go on that trip with the Ladies' book club."
Kagome glanced over at her little girl occupying herself with a story book, "I wouldn't want the girls to miss out they can stay here and play with her. Kloie's been doing a lot better, she's quieter now." She smiled going on two and she'd already good with sitting still god I am so lucky. "That sounds like a great idea, Inuyasha, when do you want to have this?" She grabbed a pen ready to write the supplies down.
"Is tomorrow night okay?"
This was definitely an anime moment, Kagome imagined a giant sweat drop on the back of her head, "T-Tomorrow?" Dating one of the youth pastors, Kagome was given the lovely honor of being on the front lines after parties when it was time to clean up. Her clean apartment could be reduced to nothing in seconds.
"Relax, Honey, each kid will bring a soda and a snack."
She could see it now; empty soda cans all over the place, crumbs, left over candy wrappers, carpet strains, before delirium set in Inuyasha spoke.
"They promised to clean up after themselves." He chuckled, it sounded so beautiful to her, "I know how you pride yourself in cleanliness, little girl."
She smiled, "Something I picked up from a certain black belt." Kagome could almost see the smile on his face, the way his eyes closed a little, his violet eyes sparkled and the way his perfect lips curled. She longed to see that now, "So all I have to do is pick a movie?"
"Yep."
"Okay, I'll see you then," She said, "I love you."
"Love you too."
"I like your house, Kagome," Cassie said after she's given her a tour of the apartment.
"Thank you," Kagome looked over at the girl sitting on the couch, knowing the reason Cassie probably like it was because there was very little sharp objects to bump into. Once everything was finished, the place picked up and arranged for the extra students Kagome sat next to Cassie. "Cassie?"
"Yes?"
"Would you mind braiding my hair?" Kagome smiled seeing the look on the girl's face.
"I'd love to," Cassie's fingers were gentle, she separated the strands of hair carefully brushing through them with her nails and began the process of twisting Kagome's raven hair. The braid was long almost reaching her bottom.
"Thank you, I love it."
Cassie smiled, "You're welcome."
Kloie clapped as her mom spun around showing off the braid that went so well with her grey tank top and plaid pants.
"So what movie are we going to watch, Kagome?" She asked.
"Not telling," Kagome said folding her arms.
"I bet Inuyasha knows. When will he be here anyway?"
"He should be here any minute," there was a knock at the door, "I bet that's him right now," She moved to answer it. "I'm so glad your-" Kagome stopped her mouth fell open, "Kouga!" she said in a choked whisper.
He had a smirk on his face, his eyes that of a mad man, "Kagome," he grabbed her arm and pushed her back into the apartment.
"Kouga, please my little girl's here." Kagome spoke quietly but kept calm the fumes coming off of him were evidence enough that he was drunk out of his mind. When he did not back down she turned to the girl, "Cassie, honey can you take Kloie to her room please?"
She heard the distress in her friend's voice, "Is everything okay?" Cassie stood her hand going up to feel for someone as if she could be any help.
"Do as I say," Kagome said a little harsher then she wanted to, but Kouga was attempting to shove her to the love-seat next to the sofa.
The girl nodded however and took Kloie's hand, they both went into her room and closed the door.
Kagome jerked her arm out of his grip only have him move too quickly and pin it behind her back.
"If you call for help I'll get the blind girl too," Kouga said, blowing alcoholic fumes in her face, he bent her wrist a little farther Kagome was thankful for the cushions she pressed her face against one and cried out in pain. Kouga pressed a little more, "Do we understand each other?"
She nodded with a muffled 'YES!' You have to stay calm, don't scream stay calm. Inuyasha will come and save you he will! Just stay quiet. Oh God please let Inuyasha get here!
He let go and grabbed her up by her hair turning her so that she was facing him on the couch.
Trembling, Kagome somehow found her voice, "Kouga, let's talk about this-"
He smiled, "Just let my fingers do the talking, baby," big hands went beneath her shirt and lower, "You like that don't you?" he hissed.
Hot tears leaked from her eyes as she struggled to free herself but his body was much larger then hers, he much stronger then she, she was completely helpless. Kagome prayed that Kloie would not leave her room, she prayed that Inuyasha would hurry and come back, she prayed that everyone would see this horrible monster and he would go to jail.
As if on cue the door opened but instead of her knight in shining armor Kagome saw Inuyasha staring at them his eyes wide.
She closed her eyes, oh god no...he can't think... She heard whatever it was in his hands dropping to the hard wood floor. More tears poured down her cheeks, Inuyasha can't you see he's hurting me?
Kouga jumped off of her and ran for the door pushing past Inuyasha for a long moment Kagome lay there trying to recover from what had just happened, then she realized exactly how bad she looked. The position of Kouga's body on hers, her unzipped pants, the way she was panting- Kagome felt sick. No! Inuyasha you can't think...
She sat up slowly, "I-Inuyasha, that wasn't-"
"Wasn't what, Kagome?" Inuyasha didn't look at her, "It makes sense now..."
"No, Inuyasha it's not what you think!" Kagome stood her hand reaching for him.
"I know what it is!" He shouted, "I wouldn't have sex with you so you found someone who would!" Inuyasha clinched his fists, "And with Kouga no less! You said he tried to rape you, Kagome! "
"Listen to me!" She tried again.
"I don't understand why you would do this to me after I'll we've- " A hard slap across the face silenced him. She stared at him horrified. Before he realized what he was doing Inuyasha grabbed her arms and pushed her against the wall. "Is this what you want?" He cried, tears filling his eyes, "Because if this is what you want then take it, Kagome!"
Whimpering her brown eyes round in terror staring into his, "Inu...yasha!"
Oh my god what am I doing! He let go of her backing away, she slid to the floor, "I'm sorry, Kagome," he whispered before he left.
When he was out of the apartment complex Inuyasha ran to his car and retched next to it.
"You her boyfriend?" That voice,it was Kouga.
He wiped his mouth and looked up to see the bastard coming towards him, Inuyasha stood, "What hell do you want, Kouga?" Without giving him a chance to speak Inuyasha punched him hard in the face, "DON'T" he said punching him again, "EVER" he gave him another feeling bones crack he hit Kouga again and again, "COME NEAR HER AGAIN!"
Inuyasha got into his car and left with bloodied knuckles. He'd gone against everything he ever believed in a matter of ten minutes. Inuyasha sobbed burring his head in his hands, how could she?
Sobbing hysterically Kagome retold the story of what happened with Kouga and then Inuyasha to Sari.
Tyler had taken Cassie home after she told them what she'd heard through the door.
Nothing seemed right anymore, Kagome buried her face in Sari's shirt and cried the girl rubbing her back no knowing what to say at all.
The rain was pouring down, it had been hours since he'd last stopped but something like this couldn't wait.
He parked the car, braved the freezing rain and ran to the stoned porch and pounded on the door. He prayed at least someone was awake, "Come on!" He shouted pounding harder on the door until finally it opened.
"Hello, little brother..."