Chapter 2

"Mom I'm home!" Kagome yelled throughout the house as she entered the Kitchen. Hatred clung to her throat as Kira followed moments later. She knew her mother would make a big fuss over this and she didn't even want to imagine what her father would say to this.

She took a seat at the table and flung her bag on it. She shuffled through her bag and a few moments later she took out the crumpled rubric. Straitening it up as neat as she could make it she looked at her mother who finally entered the kitchen.

Izayoi looked at the boy who was standing beside Kagome and immediately a smiled plastered on her mother's face. "Kagome is this your boyfriend? What happened to that young man this morning."

"Mom he isn't my boyfriend." She handed her mother the rubric. As she read it Kagome just went to the fridge and took out two colas. Tossing one to Kira she took a seat once again. "So are you going to sign it mom? I have to turn this in by tomorrow."

"Of course I will so it'll be a Friday."

"Friday?"

"Yeah for that sleepover. Your father and I will be home on Friday and that is the only day we are here during the weekend. After Friday your cousin's will be coming over to watch over you."

"Your going on a business trip again." She said annoyed.

"I'm sorry Honey but to put food on the table your father has to go off to work. It's what he does. I would stay home but you know your father."

"That's okay mom well for your information this is Kira Mikeshita." She motioned to the boy who remained standing.

"It's nice to meet you Mrs. Higurashi thank you for inviting me into your lovely home. I might add that you look wonderful today." Kagome cocked an eyebrow and cornered her eyes toward him.

"Oh aren't you such a gentlemen. I'm glade that my daughter has you as a partner." Her mother's smile made Kagome want to leave the room. As much as she wanted to get up and go upstairs she couldn't leave Kira with her mother. The thought about the lies he would tell her would be catastrophic and she just couldn't risk it. She began to drink her soda, trying to erase the urge from leaving.

"Mrs. Higurashi can I have your permission to take your daughter on a date sometime." Soda spread throughout the kitchen table as Kagome spat it out. Her mother quickly got napkins from the cupboard and wiped up the mess. Kagome didn't even want to look at Kira, knowing that he would have a smirk on his face.

"S-Sorry mom."

"That's okay Kagome lets just get this mess cleaned up." When the mess was finally cleaned up Kira took a seat next to her and smiled. Kagome averted her eyes as her cell phone rang. She quickly shoved her hand into her pocket and pulled the phone up to her ear.

"Hello."

"Hey we're in front of your house. Are you home?" Ren inquired.

"Yeah I'm home, come in but please don't tell me Hojo's with you."

"Nah, There parents are cool so there signing the permission form even though were not spending our time together but you better not blabber it out." As she finished the front door flung open and Ren, followed by Sesshomaru entered the kitchen with Chips and 2 litters of sodas in hand.

Sesshomaru immediately glared at the smirking boy at the table and quickly put a convincing smile on as Kagome's mother looked up at them.

"Hey Mrs. H. thanks for having us over." Ren set the chips on the table as Sesshomaru did the same.

"It's a pleasure, so I see that you're all settled but if you need me I'll be up stairs." Izayoi smiled at the group before heading up stairs and when she was out of site all the tension filled the room.

"What the hell is he doing here?" Sesshomaru spat out as Kira got out of his seat for Ren to take a seat. As Ren sat down she smiled at Kagome.

"There's going to be an explosion." Ren whispered as she leaned forward enough for Kagome to hear.

Simultaneously the two boys faced each other, one with a scowl and one with a grin on his face.

"I told you it's for the project Sesshomaru so relax." Kagome reassured but it wasn't enough to subside his anger.

"Well I wouldn't say a project but a challenge." Kira stated noticing that the angered guy in front of him did everything to restrain himself from punching him.

"Challenge?" Ren questioned, enjoying the view of two cute guys fighting for a girl. She did wish the girl was herself but it was still satisfying to watch.

"To have Kagome in my arms." He replied. Sesshomaru trembled in anger but he averted his anger and marched into the living room. He sank on the couch with his arms cross, staring at a blank television screen.

Kagome got up to her feet and sighed. "Kira can you cool it. I don't want my furniture busted up because you started a fight with him."

Kira sighed; he wrapped his arms around her neck and smiled. "It's not my fault he can't take it. I'm head over heals in love with you and I won't let you go so easily besides you deserve better."

Sesshomaru bolted off the seat like rapid-fire and as much as Ren was enjoying this she knew when real trouble would brew if she didn't stop it. Ren quickly cut pass and separated through the two in the kitchen and approached the enraged Sesshomaru.

She shoved Sesshomaru back into the living room. "Come on. Let us start that movie, you know how I'm bad at setting up the DVD player so can you help me Sesshomaru." Before he could protest she got Sesshomaru to the living room. "Thanks for helping, you're the man." She said nervously.

"I'm serious Kira, stop playing around. Once an hour is over you have to go."

"Why? Can't I stay here with you?" He pleaded like a whining child.

"No. The longer you stay the more tension it is around here." Kagome took out plates from the cupboards and set it onto the table.

She soon was connected with arms around her waist. She was pulled from behind as he rested his chin on her shoulder. "I don't want to leave." His lips traveled up her neck and on to her cheek.

As she tried to shrug him off his gripped tightened. "I'm telling you Kira. If you don't let me go I'm going to let Sesshomaru kick your ass."

"I don't care." Kagome was hoping that Sesshomaru was still connecting the DVD player. Kira's lips pressed against her jaw when she turned to look in the living room. Dangerously close to connecting her lips with his she leaned her head forward to avert them.

"Finally! You're almost done with connecting the wires! Kagome why don't you bring the food already!" Ren shouted. She was staring at the two that was latterly making out. She could tell that Kagome was clutched in his grasp but she still tried to keep Sesshomaru from looking at the scene.

Ren motioned for Kagome to cut it out and get in here but what could she do if she's not the one in control. Kagome glared at Kira as he let her go.

"You weren't complaining as much as I expected you would be." He could feel Kagome's piercing glares as he stared at her.

"Shut up."

"Am I finally growing on you?"

"The only thing you'll be growing is a damn plant for your grave if you don't cut it out." Kagome picked up the plates of filled chips and hot dogs. As she head toward the kitchen she jumped nearly dropping the plates as Kira ran his finger down her back.

She growled at him and all he did was put on a precious smile. Ren inserted the movie and started it up. Kagome Sat near Sesshomaru while Ren shoved Kira aside and sat near Kagome as well. Kira had no choice but to sit at the end of the couch as the movie started.

As Kagome sat there she yawned, she already have seen this movie but she didn't really want to ruin it for her friends. She sat quiet, although she could tell that Kira was staring at her as he lost interest of the movie as well. Kagome just ignored him and stared at the screen.

The movie was half way through and as she looked at everyone slumped on the couch she sighed. Everyone had their eyelids closed and literally sleeping. Ren always did pick the most boring movies.

Sesshomaru leaned against her and his weight cooperated with gravity, as he was deep in sleep. Who would blame any of them though? Kira, Ren, Sesshomaru and herself had P.E. with each other and they did have to run 6 whole laps.

Kagome slightly nudged Sesshomaru aside as she got up slowly, trying to not wake them up. She soon got out off the couch and looked at all of them. Shaking her head she exited the room and went up stairs.

"It's only 5 O'clock and they're already sleeping." She looked back down at the group who remained motionless and entered her room. Her mother had left to run errands 10 minutes ago, leaving them alone. At least they're asleep.

Kagome plopped herself on the bed as she looked at the ceiling. She couldn't believe things were going smoothly with the reactions of Sesshomaru and Kira earlier. Having them asleep is the best for everyone. She shoved her hands through her hair and left her fingers tangled in her locks.

She was so lazy that she didn't want to bother to pull her hands out of her tangled hair. The day was just frustrating and her birthday was coming up and that was going to be more annoying than ever.

Closing her eyes, her mind drifted off and she went back to the past. She promised herself that she didn't want to look through the past but to the future. She couldn't help it; every time she was alone she didn't have anything else to think about.

So she thought about her birthday. Kagome always received a card from Bankotsu every year, even though she didn't want them. Her brother would slip the card under her door, seeing that she always locked herself in her room every birthday she had. Kagome did keep the cards though, she wouldn't be so cruel as to throw them away. They were special because he made them himself. Artistic and gifted he loved to draw so that's what he did. Either it would be animals, or landscapes or even an image of herself he would draw each and every inch on the card.

At first she didn't appreciate them and just tossed it in a shoebox in the back of her closet but now. Now that he's gone…

She jerked up as pressure struck both of her hands. A hand was entwined with her fingers and as she tried to sit up she was forced back down. She looked up at Kira who just smiled down at her. His arms were place above her explaining her pinned arms. Darting her eyes at the door that was closed shut she glared back at him

"What are you-"

"I wanted to see you." He smiled.

"See me? I thought you were asleep."

"Of course not. I was staring at you the whole time and as I noticed everyone falling asleep I began to think. Why not sleep as well? So I closed my eyes as I waited for you to go somewhere and that's when I heard you go upstairs. So I went up stairs as well and here we are. You are in my grasp and you can't escape." His grip tightened on her hands and she winced as pain shot through her shoulder.

The pain slowly evaporated, seeing the expression on her face, Kira eased his hold on her but made sure she was in place.

"Why don't you let me go and I'll give you a kiss." She smirked up at him as he sighed.

"As much as I want to believe that Kagome, why don't I just assure that I have that kiss while your pin down."

"Because it wouldn't be as much fun that way." Her tongue burned as she spat out those words. She knew very well he wouldn't fall for such a thing but it was worth a try.

"Tsk-Tsk-Tsk I would really and I mean really want to believe such a thing but as much as you hate me and as much as I want you. I just can't let you go." Leaning in for a kiss, Kagome widened her eyes as she tried to push back her head.

"Come on just let me go. I'll make a deal with you." He soon paused mid way as he listened.

"Deal?"

"Well how about if I do the whole project if you let me go right now?"

"No." He didn't even think about it. His answer just shot out like rapid fire.

"What do you mean no? Wouldn't you want to just pass that class and get the project over with rather than working hard for it?"

"I rather kiss you because I don't mind working"

"Come on how about-" He lunged for her lips as his tongue gain access to her mouth, stopping her from finishing her sentence. She could feel her esophagus being explored and it was as hard as ever to try to get air.

"Stmp it" Her words were slurred by his mouth, he was over powering her and it took so much for her not to suffocate. With his lips and tongue in the way all she could do was try to remain calm.

As he departed she took a breath, laying her head to the side she caught her breath and her breathing began to slow down. It's had been so long since she has been kiss, the hospital was the last time she ever remembered being kissed. Although he was to rough and it took everything she could not to pass out from lack of oxygen.

"Why you-"

"Admit it, you loved it as much as I did." Kagome just stared up at him as her eyes shot hellish glares back at him. All he did was smile sincerely, it was like all he did was smile and it never moved out of place.

"Shut up and let me go, you got your kiss now let me go." He did as he was told and stepped back. Kagome sat up and streaked back her hair.

"You don't seem to bothered by it." He stated with his oh so popular grin.

She had to admit it was different but she didn't like him. She'll never like him and her mind just refused the thought of it.

"Shut up and get out of the way." Kagome pulled the covers off of her and got to her feet. Kira stared at her and all she did was glare at him. Pushing him aside she was grabbed by the arm. He pulled her up to him, with his lips inches away from her ear.

"You seem more calm with me kissing you than how you reacted when Sesshomaru tried to kiss you in class." Kagome ignored him and whipped her arm out of his grasp.

Kagome couldn't take this. She was too tired to argue, she closed her eyes and opened the door. Walking out she stumbled backwards as she bumped into something.

"Ren, Sesshomaru. I thought you were-" Kira stepped out of the room and smirked at Sesshomaru. He leaned against the doorframe with his arms cross in front of his chest.

"It seems you caught us." Kira leaned his head against the doorframe with a smirk still plastered on his face. Everyone noticed Sesshomaru's anger and Kagome didn't fail to notice this also. Stepping in front of him Kagome clutched his shirt.

"Don't listen to him lets just go down stairs and-" He raised his hands up against her lip. A trickle of blood revealed on his finger as he pulled away.

"If nothing happened than how did you get this cut on your lip?" He questioned as he tried to restrain his anger.

"I just-"

"I think I accidentally bit her. It was kind of intense but you should know Sesshomaru. I take it you've kissed her before." Kagome jerked her head toward the smirking bastard.

"Shut the hell up." Venom seeped through Kagome's teeth. She couldn't believe he was saying this. How could he be so fearless? Kira was asking for a beating and Sesshomaru did his best to not comply with his wish.

Sesshomaru pushed passed Kagome with his hand curled into a fist. She staggered and rammed into the wall. She gritted her teeth at the pain that struck her shoulder but quickly ignored it.

"What's wrong? Are you mad that Kagome wants me and not you?" Kira had no place to talk in his situation. With Sesshomaru gripping the collar of his shirt his fist trembled trying to restrain himself from punching the living daylights out of him.

"Sesshomaru stop. Don't do this, don't you dare start a fight here, Not here!" Her voice trembled as she held back tears. "Not here."

He complied with her and let him go. Taking a step back Kira walked past the group with his hands in his pocket. " I'll see you later Kagome. Sorry about that." She turned to a remorseful face. Why would he hold such guilt toward his actions? Is it because I was crying? He wouldn't even know why I'm crying. Kira didn't know anything about me and now he regrets everything he just did. Kira didn't say it verbally but the expression on his face said everything that needs to be said.

As she heard the front door close Kagome got up and walked towards the end of the corridor. Neither Sesshomaru nor Ren stopped her to check if she was okay. They looked on as she entered the door at the end of the hall.

"Well this project seems a little sketchy but it has its points. Well I'll allow it. Although were not going to be here to watch you." Kagome jerked her eyes to her father in disbelief.

"Are you saying you're going to your business trip early and leaving me with a boy in the house over night all by myself." She arched an eyebrow at her father who looked sat calmly in his chair.

"Of course not. Your responsible cousin's will be looking after you. I've called Kyotaka and Kagura and they agreed to come tomorrow." She smiled at her father and took a step back to exit the room.

"Alright dad. I'll be looking forward to it. It's been along time but I'll be coming home from school late tomorrow." She perched her head in the door way as she was about to exit. Her father smiled at her and nodded.

She walked down the corridor and paused. Fear as well as loneliness pierced her heart as she looked at the door that laid beside her. Gripping the pendant she placed her hand on the doorknob as tears subconsciously ran down her face.

"I want to but I don't want to remember." She leaned her head on the door as her tears fell onto the floor. She compiled herself as she turned the doorknob and creaked it open. Pain was gripping her heart and with a slight push she entered his room.

Hey Sis, why don't you pull up a seat next to me and we'll talk.

Another image flashed before her eyes as she stared at the bed. It seemed like everything happened yesterday. Kagome barging in Bankotsu's room after a bad day and he lending an ear to listen to her problems although she would always refuse his offer.

No way bro I rather chew on my leg and besides I don't have anything to talk about.

Kagome took a seat on his bed. It was like stepping into a time capsule. Nothing has been touch since the last time he's been in here. No one went into his room, not her parents, or his friends, no one. Everything was in place where he had place it.

She ran her fingers on the sheets that had a hint of his cologne. He would always put that cologne on every time he would go on a date with Ayame.

Ah man bro that stinks, come on I can't breath.

Kagome smiled with remorse filled in her eyes. She didn't understand why he would risk his life for hers. She didn't want this or anything like this. She wanted to reverse time and when he would offer to listen to her she would take it. If he would offer a shoulder to cry on she would take that offer in a heartbeat. She just couldn't reverse time as much as she wanted to. All the tears she cried can't make time go back.

I love you sis even though you don't feel the same.

Tears streamed down her face as she hugged her legs up to her chest. The pain couldn't stop and losing the person who didn't give up on her couldn't stop the tears from disappearing.

"I want you to come back. I love you to brother and I want you to come back."

"Hey Kagome I'm really sorry." Kira pleaded for forgiveness but he still had her back turned to him. "I'm sorry please forgive me."

He didn't hear anything but silence from her and he couldn't take it. "I'm really sorry. I really am, I shouldn't have acted like a self-centered, egotistical, barbaric, jerk." Kagome looked at the black board in front of the class as the bell rang.

"Kagome please I'm sorry. I really am." Kira laid his chin on the desk, defeated. There was nothing he could say to avert her anger.

"You forgot that you're a bastard, an idiot, a moron and a bastard."

"You said bastard twice." He stated as a gleam of hope sparkled in his eyes.

"Well that's how much of a bastard you are." She grabbed her textbook and slammed it against his face. "We'll meet at my house at 4."

"Can't you just meet me in front of school and just walk to your house."

"No I have to take care of some things."

"What are you going to do?"

"It's none of your business, I've been always busy on a Tuesday every week of my life so I'm not going to change my schedule because of this project." Kira stared at her regardless of the punishment he may get in if he gets caught not paying attention in class.

With her eyes faced in front she leaned back. "That sleepover is on Friday but my cousin's will be watching over us."

"Cousin's? So that means your parents aren't going to be there."

"No there not. Did you give the permission forms this morning?" She asked before Kira could comment about the no parent supervision issue.

"Yeah I did. Don't' worry. How can I forget when detention is at stake. If we have detention how can I stare at you with out getting in trouble." Kira smiled as Kagome rolled her eyes.

"What ever just don't forget that you have to bring the movies and let me add bring interesting movies, High caffeine sodas, food with lots of sugar in it, board games, and a blow horn."

"Blow horn? It's like you want to stay up all night. How are you going to bed with all that sugar in you?"

"I think your missing the point. The blow horn is to keep me from sleeping and the sugar is to keep me awake. I am not sleeping with you in the house." She rested her head on the palm of her hand as she watched the teacher write a question on the board.

"Why? Afraid that I might pull something?"

"No I just don't want to hurt you because you did a stupid thing to have the urge to attempt something."

"What does Sesshomaru think about all this?" She looked at him with a smile. Kira couldn't help but look shock at what he saw. He never ever seen her smile like that and the image of it just makes him want her even more.

"He wanted to cream you back at the house and your asking what he thinks of all this. He's enraged of the idea of you even near me. So that's why I promised him a date."

"A date? Why him why not me?" He slightly raised his voice and the teacher glanced at him but soon continued with his lecture.

"Because it took me a lot to convince him to stay home. He said he would march in the middle of the night to check up on me so that's why I said that. Besides I'll be with you for like the whole night as annoying as it sounds. So you better not try anything because I must warn you that my cousin Kyotaka is much worse than my father."

"I'll take my chances." He said with a smirk.

"I've got your arrangements ready Kagome." The woman behind the counter said with a smile.

"Thank you so much Ms. Kasatsuri. I really appreciate that you prepare all my arrangements before hand."

"Of course, anything for you." Kagome handed her the money and carried the arrangements of flowers in her arms.

"Thank you and see you next week." Kagome walked down the sidewalk and as a few minutes passed she glanced at her watch. " An hour, that's enough time." She's been walking for almost 17 minutes until she finally knelt down and prayed. Placing 3 white roses on the ground she smiled and looked at the engraved names on the cement.

"I'm here again and as always I miss you a lot. There's been times I was thinking of joining you all and living a peaceful life but than I would miss the people here. I finally understand what others been telling me. That life should be precious and handed with care." She paused and took a deep breath. "I know why but I'm just hard of understanding how this pain can be dealt with. I don't know what I can do but I'll get through it I guess." Kagome stood up and sighed. She prayed once again and just stared down at the flowers. Soon she was pulled away from her thoughts as a tug to her sleeves caught her attention.

She looked down to see a little girl clinging to a teddy bear. Crouching down beside the girl she began to cry.

"I can't find my brudder." She said as tears slid down her cheek. Kagome lift up the girl and carried her in her arms. The girl wrapped her arms around her neck as she suddenly calmed down. Exiting the cemetery she walked through the streets.

"Where did you last see your brother?" Kagome asked hoping that the girl wasn't asleep.

"Da Park." She said softly.

Kagome head toward the park not knowing whom her brother might be.

"Mommy, don't leave me." The girl whispered as her grip tightened around her neck.

"I'm not your mommy sweetie." She said as kindly as possible. The little girl grunted at her reply.

"You're my mommy. My one and only mommy and I wuv you. Please stay with me mommy. Don't leave me." The girl's tears traveled down Kagome's back and she didn't understand why this girl that she never even met before in her life would be crying for her. "Mommy I wuv you and I don't want you to weave me and big brudda alone"

"What is your name?" She inquired, trying to calm the girl down.

"My names Mayu Ikeda." She uttered out. "Are you going to weave us mommy?"

"Mayu why do you say that I'm your mommy?"

"Because." The girl leaned back to face Kagome and shuffled through her pockets. She took out a paper folded in half and revealed it to her. "See you're my mommy."

She stared at the picture in the child's hands. "How did you get this picture of me?" Kagome was shock to see a picture of her smiling. I hardly have any pictures of myself, how can a child I never seen before have a picture of me.

"I just had it all my life mommy."

Don't you think I'm a little to young to be your mother. Look at the picture that's when I was about 11 years old." Mayu wrapped her arms around Kagome's neck once again.

"I don't care. You're older now, you can be my mommy." Kagome just shrug the thought out of her mind. This child must have mistaken her for someone but it doesn't explain the picture.

Once at the park Kagome looked around. She didn't exactly know who she was looking for so she just walked around, hoping that someone would notice the child.

"How old is your brother?" Kagome inquired trying to get more information.

"I don't know."

"Well how old do you think he is?"

"18." Kagome just sighed. She couldn't find anyone with that description. Other than children and adults there were no teenagers here.

"Mayu!" Kagome whipped around and with a sigh of relief someone finally noticed the child. She walked toward the guy and as he caught his breath he smiled.

"Jezz Mayu I was looking all over the place for you. Didn't I tell you not to wonder around?" The boy said in exhaustion.

"I found her at the cemetery." Kagome said as she tried to hand the girl to him. Mayu clung herself to her neck. She was holding on so tight that Kagome just gave up.

"Come on Mayu. We better get home."

"But Satoru-kun, I found Mommy see." She motioned to Kagome.

"I don't really understand why she thinks I'm her mother." Satoru finally got her little sister off of Kagome and as he did Mayu cried.

"But Brudder, Mommy's going to run away again." Satoru gave Kagome a smile.

"I'm sorry about this. It's nice to meet you Kagome, thank you for bringing back my sister." Kagome raised an eyebrow but soon smiled. When did I introduce myself to him? Kagome thought as she started to walk away. It was weird how a child would think that a complete stranger would be her mother even a child wouldn't make a mistake like that.

"Satoru-kun, your letting mommy run away again." Mayu said as Kagome turned a corner as she head home.

"It's okay Mayu, I won't let mommy get away."

Okay there is Chapter2 for you. I appreciate the reviews.. i love you guys lol.. well i'll be off with chapter 3 now... see you all later.