Sexy.

It was a word Kagome rarely heard in combination with her name, unless it was coming from Sango or one of her other friends in an effort to raise her confidence. So, to Kagome, suddenly being thrown into the limelight and having strangers with cameras calling her sexy and telling her she was beautiful—was jarring, to say the least. However, sexy is exactly how she felt. Her hair was in a half up, half down hairstyle, with loose curls. She wore dangly gold earrings, and had a golden smoky eye, with a bold red lip. She had a manicure and pedicure done in the morning with Rin, so her fingernails were painted a nude color that matched her heels. The thigh slits running up either side of her dress showed off her toned legs, and the dress was tight around her waist, making it seem smaller than it appeared. "You're stealing all of my attention." Inuyasha uttered next to her, as they made their way into the venue. He was wearing fitted black dress pants, with a tight white dress shirt, the top few buttons were purposefully left undone. Over the shirt, he wore a black suit jacket, also fitted. Kagome was his accessory. Kagome smiled, as she tucked a stray stand of hair behind her ear. The door to the venue was opened, and Inuyasha and Kagome quickly walked in, hand and hand. She glanced over at him, and remembered his expression when he saw her dressed in the hotel suite.

"Kagome, are you ready?" Inuyasha asked, annoyed. He felt his stomach tie into knots and he took a deep breathe. No matter how many fights he's won, he always got nervous in the hours leading up to one. He looked himself over in the hallway mirror, adjusting the cufflinks on his suit jacket. He wore fitted black dress pants, and a black fitted suit jacket. He wore a silk dress shirt, and left the top few buttons undone, showing just a bit of his chest. His silver hair was in a messy bun on his head. He picked up his glass of whiskey from the table in front of the mirror as he leaned against the wall, watching Kagome's door. "I can't be late to this!" Inuyasha called from his place, clearly irritable now. He looked down at his watch, and rolled his eyes. "Kagom-!" He was caught off guard when Kagome emerged from her room. She looked even better now than she did back in the dressing room a few days ago. Half of her hair was in a bun, and the other half hung in very loose curls. She had gold smoky eye and she wore red lipstick. Her usual stud diamond earrings were switched out for dangly gold earrings and in her hand, she held a small, gold clutch. "Um..." Inuyasha said, smirking. He set down his whisky glass. "Wow." He finished, raising his eyebrows at Kagome, nodding his head.

"Thank you." Kagome said shyly. She looked at Inuyasha and extended a hand, "you look great, just to go get all beat up." Inuyasha rolled his eyes at Kagome, and motioned with his head toward the door.

"Isn't that like...the whole point?" Kagome said back, through a smile. A camera was put on her and Inuyasha as they walked through the venue. She could hear a voice announce their arrival. They turned a corner, and walked down the hall. By then, Kagome had let go of Inuyasha's arm, and was walking beside him, although she was having a little trouble keeping up with his speed.

"I guess so," Inuyasha spat back, as he opened a door that had his name on it, leading them into a large locker room. He clapped his hands together once and cheered. "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls...the king has arrived." Kagome rolled her eyes at Inuyasha's remark.

"Go get dressed." Myoga ordered, throwing a duffel bag in Inuyasha's direction. He caught it, and quickly disappeared into the bathroom area to the left of them. Myoga stared at Kagome, and smiled. "Lady Kagome...you look spectacular, as always." He gave a slight bow of his head, causing Kagome to blush.

"Thank you, Myoga." Kagome said cheerfully. She put a hand on his shoulder as she walked past him and toward Sesshomaru, Rin and Miroku. She greeted Rin with a hug, and waved to Sesshomaru and Miroku. Miroku and Sesshomaru raised their glasses to Kagome.

"Kagome." Sesshomaru said simply, "pleasure to see you." He took a sip from the cup he was holding, a rum and coke. "Excited for the fight?" He asked, giving her a little grin. The hair on the back of Kagome's neck stood up.

God, seeing this dude smile gives me the creeps. Kagome thought. She never had the chance to see Sesshomaru smile, as he didn't even seem to smile when he looked at Rin. Kagome glanced over at Rin, and saw her beam a smile up to Sesshomaru. "Yes, actually." Kagome said, laughing as she was handed a drink from Miroku. The two men and Kagome clinked their plastic cups together. "To Inuyasha!" Kagome cheered, as Inuyasha emerged from the bathroom, his hair was in two, tight dutch braids starting behind his ears. Only his bangs adored his face. She raised her cup to him and he rolled his eyes. "We're toasting to you, you dimwit." Kagome spat at him. He waved his hand at her, and walked over to Myoga, who began wrapping his hands. She turned her attention back to Sesshomaru and Miroku, "I actually met his opponent a few days ago." Kagome announced.

"You what?" Rin asked, confused. "How'd that happen?" Her head tilted slightly, and her hair brushed over her shoulders, she wore an emerald green pantsuit, with silver jewelry. Miroku nodded.

"Yeah I'm curious about that." Miroku chimed in, shoving his hand into his suit pant pocket. "How'd that happen." He glanced over Kagome's shoulder to see Inuyasha glaring at Kagome's back as Myoga attentively wrapped his hands. "Stop." Miroku mouthed to him, and then quickly turned his attention back to Kagome, smiling at her.

"Well this was the day you asked me to go over to discuss and sign-" She noticed that Sesshomaru's eyes widened, and he shook his head quickly, glancing down at Rin. Taking the que, Kagome continued her story, "I mean Inuyasha –sorry- had to go over to renew his contract. I got to the office after him, and I held open the elevator for Koga. We talked a little, although he doesn't seem to like Inuyasha." She looked over her shoulder at the hanyou, who glared at her. "I can't begin to understand why." She said sarcastically. "I got really excited yesterday when I found out," Kagome laughed slightly, "I was a little nervous I'd tire you out by tapping you to explain everything to me."

"If you like him so much then why don't you go with him?" Inuyasha questioned Kagome, and then winced when he felt Myoga tug hard on the wraps. "Ow."

Miroku ignored him. "Oh, that makes sense," Miroku said, shrugging his shoulders, "they're both signed under the same agency." Kagome nodded at Miroku, and continued sipping on the drink Miroku gave her, through a straw, lest she ruin her lipstick.

"Oh, I almost forgot!" Kagome said, as she pulled away from her drink, "who are those two guys who keep following us around?" She asks, and turns in her spot, opening the question to everyone, though she specifically looked at Inuyasha.

Inuyasha looked around himself, and located the two men standing by the door, having their own conversation. "Those guys?" He pointed at them, and Kagome nodded. "Yo!" Inuyasha called to them, prompting them to come to his side. After Myoga finished bandaging his hands and helping him put on his grappling gloves, he patted the taller one on the shoulders. Kagome noticed that he had purple markings trailing down his skin. He was tall, but only slightly taller than Inuyasha, and seemed to have more lean muscle as opposed to Inuyasha, who had slightly bulkier muscle. "This is Renkotsu. He's my sparring partner for kickboxing." Renkotsu bowed his head slightly to Kagome. Inuyasha then moved over to the slightly shorter one. His body type resembled Inuyasha's more. He was tan, his hair was held back in a loose braid and had a four-point star marking in purple in the middle of his forehead. "This guy is Bankotsu. He's my jiu-jitsu partner." Bankotsu nodded toward Kagome. Kagome smiled at them, and the two men turned their attention to Myoga, and started asking him questions.

"Why did they come along?" Kagome asked, and Inuyasha rolled his eyes, groaning at her. "What did I do now, Inuyasha?" She asked, exasperated with his attitude.

"You ask a lot of questions. Shut up, dumbass." He said to her, rolling his shoulder and practicing a little. Kagome rolled her eyes at him. "Look," He stood in his spot, giving Kagome an angry look, "I'm not going to answer any of your stupid questions right now, okay? Run along to your puppet master." Inuyasha retorted to Kagome, pointing at Miroku as Myoga yelled at Inuyasha to fix his form. Kagome turned to Miroku, who shrugged his shoulders.

"So, you're just going to let him talk to me like that?" She threw at Miroku, who raised his hands in defense. Rin let go of Sesshomaru, and rushed over to Kagome's side, putting a hand on her shoulder.

"Hey...hey! You look stunning. Don't bother losing your temper over Inuyasha, okay? You're here to look pretty, and have fun." Rin cooed, rubbing Kagome's shoulder with her hand. "You look absolutely breathtaking Kagome, don't let men ruin it for you." Kagome turned her head to Rin, and smiled at her. I'm so glad there's another woman here, Kagome thought to herself, as there was a knock at the door.

"Inuyasha. Are you ready?" A voice asked, prompting Kagome to furrow her eyebrows at Miroku.

"Security guard that guides him out." Sesshomaru said, walking up to Rin and putting hand on the small of her back, "That's also our key to leave." he added, looking down at Rin. Rin nodded in response and let Sesshomaru guide her out of the locker room. As he passed by Inuyasha, he told him "beat him to a pulp."

"So, when do I go out?" Kagome asked Miroku, who smiled at her and rubbed her shoulders as he stood behind her. Kagome looked over at Inuyasha as he jogged in place, she could see a twinkle in his eyes; determination, hunger, red. He looks so...fierce. Kagome thought as she rolled her shoulders into Miroku's hands. Inuyasha broke his concentration for a second and looked behind him to the two, and then did a double take.

"Miroku," Inuyasha said darkly, lifting up a gloved fist, "I swear to god..." Miroku backed away from Kagome, and put his hands up in defense. "You fucking lecher, go text her friend- we paid good money for Kagome to be mine, so stop it!"

"Strangely defensive aren't we now, Master Inuyasha?" Myoga said from beside Inuyasha, he huffed and folded his arms across his chest.

"Inuyasha, are you ready? Yes or no?" The voice called again, and Inuyasha closed his eyes for a second, and breathed in deeply, exhaling slowly. Inuyasha looked toward Myoga and his sparring partners, and nodded his head. Myoga nodded back to him, punching him in the arm.

"We're ready!" Myoga yelled, letting the security guard open the door. Myoga and Inuyasha's sparring partners walked out quickly in front of Inuyasha. Inuyasha glanced over his shoulder at Miroku, and winked as he walked out of the locker room.

"Let's go." Miroku said, gently pushing Kagome ahead. "Remember to have fun. Don't freak out if he's hurt. Keep cool. You'll be great."

Kagome nodded, and confidently followed Inuyasha out of the locker room, shooting a flirtatious look at the security guard that held the door open. She watched Inuyasha's back as he rolled his shoulders and twisted his body, stretching as he walked. "You'll do great." Kagome said, as they approached the tunnel. She could feel the bass of Inuyasha's entrance song in her bones, it rattled her being and she could feel her own adrenaline coursing through her body. She couldn't fight down the smile that broke across her face. She looked back at Miroku, who smiled back at her, happy that she was enjoying herself. She turned forward as they exited the tunnel. She could hear fans screaming Inuyasha's name, screaming her name. She saw Inuyasha turn to look back her, giving her a closed lip smile once he heard her name being chanted along hers. Kagome waved at a few people excitedly. As they approached the octagon, Inuyasha turned, to walk backward.

"Go with Miroku, and sit next to Sesshomaru and Rin." He said, as he reached to her and wrapped his arms around her neck. He gave her a small kiss on her cheek, and then on her forehead and motioned for Miroku to take her to their seats. Kagome tried her hardest not to look confused, as Inuyasha turned around and went up the steps to the gate, he waited for someone to open the door that let him in.

Miroku quickly guided Kagome over to her seat next to Rin in the very front row on Inuyasha's side. Rin tapped her on the shoulder, and smiled. "Are you excited? Inuyasha never loses!" Rin asked Kagome, yelling over all of the noise. Kagome smiled back at Rin and nodded.

"Weirdly I am! I've never been to a fight before! Usually I'm watching them at a bar with some friends!" Kagome yelled back, and looked up at the jumbotron, which showed her face on it. She laughed and crossed her legs. This cannot possibly be my life, Kagome thought, I'm sitting front seat at the main of a fight night! My date is Inuyasha, I'm wearing an expensive dress, rubbing elbows with the crème de la crème. Kagome sighed as she looked into the Octagon through the caging. He was jogging sideways around the cage, and warming up his body. Miroku tapped Kagome on her shoulder, causing her to look in his direction.

"The fight is five rounds, five minutes each with a one-minute resting period," Miroku explained as he watched Inuyasha warm up, and Myoga yell at him from outside of the octagon. He glanced over at Kagome to make sure she was listening and continued, "Inuyasha enjoys fighting, so he likes being quick and dirty though." He looked up as Koga's entrance began to play. "Koga Wolf despises Inuyasha, and I'm not quite sure why—he may be aggressive right out the gate today. Either way, Inuyasha can adapt his strategies fairly quickly."

Kagome nodded as she listened to Miroku describe some of the general rules, and watched as Koga got into the octagon. His eyes locked with hers as he walked into the ring and he winked at her. Kagome gave a small smile in reply. "So, when does it start—like officially?" She asked, glancing down at her phone to see the time. It was 10 o'clock at night in Las Vegas, meaning it had to be somewhere around one or two in the morning back in New York City. Her mind wandered back to Sango, who promised Kagome that she would watch, no matter how much caffeine she had to drink to remain awake. She giggled to herself at the thought. Miroku looked down at his watch, and then adjusted his suit jacket.

"In a few minutes." Miroku said, and sighed, bouncing his leg nervously. "I can't help but get nervous every time he fights..." he trailed off, his hands pressed together against his face, from next to Rin, Sesshomaru leaned over, looking Miroku.

"I agree with your sentiments." He commented, his waist length hair now pulled up into a neat bun at the top of his head. "I'm sure he will be fine. No need to distress ourselves. He doesn't like that, remember?"

"Yeah...you're right." Miroku responded, taking a deep breathe.

The group watched as Inuyasha and Koga warmed up on opposite sides of the ring, before the referee called them together, Kagome's breathe hitched in her throat. "Here we go." She whispered to herself.

In the octagon Inuyasha stared down Koga, and hated the confidence he had in himself, as if he wasn't a worthy opponent. As they were brought together by the referee, Inuyasha growled at Koga. "You couldn't touch me on my worse day." Inuyasha teased, cracking his neck. Koga laughed at him. "You're a piece of shit!" He touched his glove with Koga, and then backed away.

"I'm coming for your belt next!" Koga taunted, waiting for Inuyasha to strike, "or maybe I'll take your bitch." He added, looking over Inuyasha's shoulder to Kagome. "Or maybe," He said, throwing a punch, Inuyasha dodged it, "maybe I'll take your belt first, and then your bitch?"

A minute into the fight, Inuyasha already had blood on his gloves. He grappled with Koga, manning his punches to his shins as he held Koga's head and arm between his legs. His hands resting at the top of Koga's head. The referee gave a look over the form, and determined Koga could still go on. He grunted as Koga slipped between his legs, and rolled out from under him as Koga quickly turned around and attempted to punch him. There was a fire in his eyes. Finally, Inuyasha thought, he's awake. He observed the cut he made above Koga's brow, how the blood from it covered the left side of his face. Inuyasha breathed heavily, holding up his fists. "Come on, Wolf." Inuyasha taunted, kicking his shin hard into Koga's liver, bringing him to his knees. He glanced over at Kagome, who was watching, and felt a fist connect with his face. Inuyasha stumbled, however he quickly regained his composure, and lunged forward, diving Koga's torso. He picked him up, body slamming him to the ground. He felt the floor of the octagon jolt up as he straddled Koga, repeatedly punching him in the face. Koga quickly overpowered him, now Inuyasha found himself on his back. He made an upward kick to Koga's chin, causing Koga to throw his head back. Inuyasha got himself back to his feet, his breathing heavy. Koga was sluggish, but he was able to get a punch into Inuyasha's side, causing him to wince in pain and his knee buckled, but he remained strong. If only I could get a punch straight in the jaw, Inuyasha thought, as Koga jabbed at side again, he growled in annoyance, and threw a hook at his jaw. Immediately Koga fell to the floor, and Inuyasha ran toward him, he wrapped his legs around Koga's arm, and wrapped his arm around his wrist. Koga looked over at him, his face losing all color. Inuyasha smiled, as he started to pull Koga's arm up toward his chin, arching his back against the octagon floor. Koga locked his arms together at his fingers, and turned on his side. Having escaped Inuyasha's arm bar he reached upward and punched him in the nose, causing Inuyasha to fall on his back.

Koga quickly fell onto Inuyasha, delivering blows, blood splattering over the floor of the ring. The referee rushed over, putting his arms between Koga and Inuyasha's face, signifying that he had to stop. "Can you continue?!" The referee asked Inuyasha, making Inuyasha quickly get to his feet and tackle Koga against the fence of the octagon, kneeing Koga repeatedly in the ribs. He felt Koga's legs wrap around his waist, and he allowed him to get off from against the fence. Koga wrapped his arms around Inuyasha's neck, attempting to choke him. Inuyasha was growing annoyed with Koga's games. He felt Koga's legs unwrap from his waist, and he positioned himself within Koga's knees. He reached up and grabbed one of arms and ducked, flipping Koga over onto his back. He saw blood fall from his own mouth onto the floor. Inuyasha moved to be in front of his opponent, and as he struggled to find his footing, Inuyasha struck him hard in the jaw, and then threw a punch to his nose, with his opposite hand. He watched as Koga fell to the ground. His head made a loud thud as it hit the octagon floor. The referee came forward, and made a motion with his arms, signifying that Koga was officially knocked out. Security flooded the cage as Inuyasha climbed out of it, and rushed to hug his sparring partners. He then climbed back over the cage, and took off his mouthguard, revealing bloody teeth.

His entire body was covered in blood really, a mix of his own and Koga's. Blood trailed out of his nose and out of the lacerations on his face from Koga's punches. Bruises began to form at his ribs and a bruise had already formed in the area where his liver was. He felt Renkotsu and Bankotsu come up behind him, draping his arms over their shoulders. "Thank you." He breathed, leaning his head onto Renkotsu's. He heard Kagome call out his name, as she ran into the octagon, taking short, careful strides.

Kagome wrapped her arms around Inuyasha's torso, and felt him stiffen and wince with pain. She quickly let go of him, and examined his face. "Inuyasha your face..." she trailed off, tracing a finger over his lips and swollen eye. Inuyasha swatted away her hands.

"Don't touch me." He said lowly, and then put on a cheerful expression at the sight of the fight commentator. Kagome moved away slightly, standing next to Inuyasha, in front of Bankotsu.

"Inuyasha you just knocked out Koga Wolf, with forty seconds to spare in the first round, how do you feel?" He asked, putting his microphone in front of Inuyasha. He smiled, looking up at his face in the jumbotron above them.

"I feel fantastic, although I I know I don't look it." He commented, prompting a laugh from those around him, "I'm grateful I was given another opportunity to fight, and demonstrate why I'm the best. Koga put on a brave front; I applaud his work." Kagome glanced up at Inuyasha, knowing he was lying. Inuyasha fixated his eyes on Koga's corner, where he was helped down the stairs by security guards and his team. "I fight like I've got nothing to lose, even when I have everything to lose." Inuyasha said, breathlessly.

"Do you have any plans for after the fight? You took some pretty serious blows." The commentator asked. Inuyasha looked over to the commentator, noticing the backhandedness of his comment.

"No parties for me today." Inuyasha said dryly, shaking his head. He moved his arm over Bankotsu's head, and draped it over Kagome's shoulders. Kagome smiled, holding his wrist with her hand. "I look horrible; besides, my lady here doesn't like parties much." He added. He looked over Renkotsu's shoulders, and spit out blood that collected in his mouth.

The commentator chuckled, and turned to Kagome. "How do you feel?" Kagome looked speechlessly up to Inuyasha, who stared at her, expecting her to answer.

"Nervous." Kagome said shyly, laughing. "I feel nervous, but proud of Inuyasha and the name he's made for himself." She added, nodding her head. "He gave his all today and came out victorious, not that I expected any les from the champ." She added, resting her head on his shoulder. She felt Inuyasha's arm stiffen. It was hard for her to focus with the constant shuddering of the cameras and the lights and microphones in her eyes and face. "I'm so proud to say I'm Inuyasha Takahashi's girlfriend." She added. Mentally, she cringed as the words left her lips. She watched as Sesshomaru, Rin and Miroku stared from the outside of the cage, Rin's eyes were teary. The comments and questions wrapped up quickly, as the reporters started to realize the extent to Inuyasha's injuries. Kagome walked slowly behind Inuyasha and his sparring partners as they gently guided him out of the octagon and down the steps. She noticed the limp he had as he made his way toward Myoga, who patted his shoulder and threw his arm over his shoulders.

"He's hurt bad. Internally." Miroku said quietly as Kagome walked down the steps. Rin nodded. "He might need to go to the hospital, but knowing him he's too stubborn to admit it."

"He's half demon." Sesshomaru reminded, gently. "His injuries will subside within a week. He will be fine." He said, as he took Rin by the hand, and followed after his half-brother. Rin wiped some of her tears away with her finger nail as she followed quickly after him. Kagome followed suit, although she trailed behind with Miroku.

"That might have been the longest four minutes twenty seconds in my entire life." Kagome sighed. "His face. Is it always that bad?" Kagome asked, causing Miroku to shake his head.

"No, not usually. I told you, Koga hates Inuyasha. He took his hatred out on his face." He stuffed his hands into his pockets. Kagome nodded her head, biting the tip of her thumb. "We should pick up the pace and catch up to them."

Kagome hurried with Miroku into the tunnel that they came out of, and quickly walked to the locker room. She was worried for him, genuinely, although she couldn't quite understand why. He had been nothing but rude and disrespectful to her, despite her telling him that she would not tolerate it. But he had also made sure she was warm when she was cold, and bought her perfume (which she still did not understand why he did), tried to get to know her, and it's only been a week.

He kissed me...twice.

She felt a lump form in her throat as she pulled open the door to the locker room, and saw Inuyasha sitting in a chair, his nails digging into his ribcage. "Inuyasha?" She asked weakly, seeing the pain he was in. Myoga tried to get him to stand, so he could bandage him. "No!" Kagome cried, throwing her clutch into Miroku's hands. "Take him to the bathroom...let him shower. Then bandage." She kicked off her heels and ran forward. Sesshomaru held out his hand, signifying her to stop.

"I'll do it." He said, and took off his suit jacket. He rolled up the sleeves of his shirt and walked over to his younger brother, propping him up against him, he led him to the bathroom. Kagome looked over at Rin who looked worriedly after the two.

"It's okay." Kagome said, walking toward Rin. "Your brother-in-law will be fine."

"He almost lost today..." Myoga said, looking down at the blood covered gloves on the floor. "He's never lost." He whispered, shaking his head. "I can't believe it." He turned his attention toward Miroku, who offered him a small smile of support. "He has to be more focused; he's getting too cocky." Myoga resolved, earning a nod from Miroku.

"Would you stop?" Rin said angrily, as she opened Inuyasha's duffle bag and pulled out a pair of sweatpants and a hoodie, "the poor guy is hurt. Stop critiquing him." Kagome nodded her head, for once I agree about something regarding him. Rin walked hurriedly into the bathroom, and placed the clothing on the sink, and placed his sneakers at the entrance way. Kagome walked back to wear her heels were, and put them back on. Miroku handed her back her clutch. Sesshomaru emerged with Inuyasha from the bathroom, holding his hoodie in his hand. Inuyasha's hair was wet and stuck to his cheeks—but his wounds were clean, and covered. Inuyasha pushed himself off of Sesshomaru, and limped over to a chair. He sat down, and put on his shoes. He winced in pain as he bent down, but bared it.

"Do you need help?" Miroku asked his friend, pushing himself off of the wall he was leaning on. Inuyasha shook his head as he pulled on his hoodie, slowly. Miroku nodded.

"Do you want water?" Rin offered, and again Inuyasha shook his head. Kagome noticed Rin bite her tongue, deciding against asking Inuyasha if he needed any help.

After gathering their things, they left the locker room and headed out of the arena. Miroku helped Inuyasha climb into the backseat of the SUV. For the first time since Kagome started following them, Inuyasha didn't smile for the cameras. He didn't answer questions. "I just want to go." He kept saying, although Kagome could understand why. If she beaten to the ground and nearly lost a fight—she would undoubtedly want to head straight to bed, and sleep to her hearts content. The car ride back to the hotel was again filled with silence. Kagome looked over to Inuyasha, who had his hood over his head, his arms crossed as his head rested against the window. She sighed as she looked out of her own window, watching as the bright lights blurred together as they passed by. This is not how I thought the night would end. She thought, resting her chin in the palm of her hand. Miroku parted ways with Inuyasha and Kagome at the hotel lobby, and reminded Kagome that they would be leaving at three in the afternoon the following day. She nodded, and waved as she and Inuyasha made their way over to the elevators, albeit slowly as his legs were in pain. Kagome pressed on the button to call the elevator.

"Are you going to be okay?" Kagome asked, after clearing her throat. Inuyasha looked over at her, with his one good eye. "You seem to be in a lot of pain." She clarified, walking behind Inuyasha into the elevator. Once inside she pressed the button with their floor number. Inuyasha dismissed her concerns.

"I'll be completely fine." He said, through gritted teeth as he leaned against the wall of the elevator. "In a week I'll be back to normal." Inuyasha said, shrugging his shoulders, although even that caused him pain.

"But Koga is a full demon." Kagome commented. The elevator doors opened, and she stepped out and into the hallway. "And you're-"

"A half demon." Inuyasha said bitterly, walking past Kagome. His knees buckled under him, but he grabbed onto a wall, and pulled his body back up. "I wish people would stop thinking I'm weaker than them because I'm a half demon." It was clear to Kagome now, that his race was a touchy subject for him. She stiffened in her spot, unsure of what to do. "Being a half demon doesn't mean shit." Inuyasha muttered, as he pulled the hotel keycard put of his pocket, and touched it against the door handle. He opened the door to the suite, and Kagome followed him inside. "I beat the fuck out of Koga." He said darkly, swiping at the glass of whiskey he left by the entrance. Kagome gasped as she saw the glass shatter on the floor, and the liquid stain the carpet.

"I never said you were weak." Kagome said, putting her clutch on the table near the entrance. She stepped gingerly over the broken glass, and followed Inuyasha into his room. She watched as he kicked off his shoes, and threw himself onto the bed.

"You don't have to," Inuyasha retorted, as he carefully pulled the covers over his body. Kagome sighed as she grabbed the covers from Inuyasha's hands, and pulled them up over him. He turned on his side, giving her his back. "you implied it."

"I didn't imply shit!" Kagome yelled at him, and Inuyasha turned over slowly, and looked up at her. "What?"

"You're so lucky." He said, "You, Sesshomaru, Miroku...Rin...you're all so, so lucky." He sighed. Kagome gave him a bewildered look. "You aren't half anything. You don't walk this earth wondering where you fit in." Kagome crossed her arms at him, and rolled her eyes.

"What are you talking about?" She asked him, sitting at the foot of his bed.

"All the money in the world won't fix the fact that I'm a hanyou. I'm never good enough. I'm not human enough...not demon enough...not strong enough." Kagome noticed the softness in his voice, she realized that he was disappointed in himself. But is it only because of tonight?

"I'm sorry." Kagome said, hanging her head. "I didn't think it was touchy subject for you." She felt genuinely bad for reminding him of something that she realized was now one of his biggest insecurities. "I was just trying to-"

"You always seem to make me talk about my deepest insecurities." Inuyasha cut in suddenly, with new found anger. He winced in pain and sighed. "I hate it. Get out." His jaw clenched as he rolled over on his back, staring up at the ceiling.

Kagome nodded, "right then." She said, and walked out of his room, closing the door behind her, and made her way to her own room.

Even the people who the hardest exteriors are worried about fitting into society, Kagome thought, as opened the door to her room, what a shame.