Play the game or let the game play you
Chapter Two
Kagome stared at Inuyasha as he came to get the ball. But before he could reach for it and start talking, she threw the ball at him and walked across the gym, heading to the lobby. She didn't want to confront him about the kiss yet. Just the look in his eyes brought tears to her eyes. Whoever thought anything looking so sincere would be fake, a lie. As she walked across the floor, another ball came flying towards her and she caught it before it hit her straight in the face.
She looked up and noticed another pair of golden eyes on her. Instead of Inuyasha's sunny gold, she clashed with golden cream. The same silver hair, but lighter skin. As she realized why he was staring at her, she threw the ball to him, and noticed well-built arms caught it. She looked down and blushed. Is that Sesshomaru? I haven't seen him in a while. He changed a lot... Her thoughts were interrupted by Inuyasha's voice.
"Kagome, you shouldn't be on the court. You can get hurt." Inuyasha said with a pointed look at Sesshomaru.
"I think she can handle herself, little brother." Sesshomaru's silky smooth voice made Kagome turn her head to him. Damn…. His voice is…. Wow….
"She almost got knocked in the face! Stay out of this Sesshomaru. You don't know her. She can get hurt." Inuyasha said.
Does he think that I'm so weak that I can't handle a ball? What the fuck is up with that? Kagome inwardly seethed. "You know what Inuyasha? Don't think I can't handle basketball. I can handle anything and everything you," she pointed at him, "throw at me. Now go away. Shoo little boy. Run to Kikyo now." She couldn't help the last part. She needed him to know why she was pissed. As she waved her hand for his dismissal, she saw him gave her a hurt look, but she stomped down her guilt and left.
Inuyasha POV
He felt bad. Inuyasha didn't mean that she couldn't handle anything. It was just he never saw her in any real experience. Besides this also gave him a reason to stay near her and protect her. But… run to Kikyo? Did she see them?… but it was only a kiss… but… oh shit. Inuyasha started to go after Kagome.
As he walked out the door and into the lobby, he didn't see Kagome in there. He ran into the main building and saw Kagome walking down the hallway. He ran after her and grabbed her hand, he held her wrist tightly so she wouldn't escape.
"Kagome wait!" He said, almost yelled. She turned around with tears in her eyes. The tears ran down her cheeks smudging her eye-shadow and mascara. Her misty blue eyes made a stab at his heart. The stabbing grew harder knowing he was the one to cause those tears. "Kagome…"
"Leave me alone Inuyasha… I can't believe that you... and Kikyo... STAY AWAY FROM ME!"
Inuyasha flinched when she pulled on her hand and ran down the hallway. He knew that there was going to be a bruise on her wrist. He sighed and returned to the gym. He still had a game to play. But I guess this means "we" are over. Damn Kagome… Kikyo…
Kagome POV
She was so stupid. How come she let him see her cry. This would just make him think her more pathetic. Damnit girl… why are you so sensitive…She found her way into an empty bathroom again. She looked into the mirror and saw someone weak. I'M NOT weak… Kagome fixed her make-up and looked at her reflection. Her puffy eyes showed vulnerability. She wasn't weak! She punched the mirror. The glass cracked into pieces and some of it fell. She wasn't weak. Her fist was bleeding but no glass went in her wound. Small streams of blood fell from her knuckles. She washed the blood off into the sink and wrapped toilet paper around her hand.
The announcement went on that the game would start in 5 minutes. She rushed back to the gym and found Sango and Ayame looking at the two teams stare each other down. As she sat down between the two girls, they looked at her worriedly when they saw the bruise on her wrist and her bleeding hand.
"Kagome… are you alright?" Sango asked.
"Ehh Kagome how come you're bleeding?" Ayame asked looking at the blood.
"No I'm fine, don't worry you guys, I just had an accident…" Kagome said stiffly. Ayame and Sango looked at her bruise and gave each other looks of doubt but let it drop.
Kagome was relieved when Sango and Ayame didn't question any further. She should have just gone home after school, but her stupid revenge made her stay. She still had to get through with it. She'll make Inuyasha regret cheating on her with Kikyo.
Half the game passed by. Kagome barely kept her mind on the game and mostly on her wandering thoughts. She didn't even know what the score was, she was intent on looking from Sesshomaru and Inuyasha battle it out as if it was 'their' game. Her full attention caught on the court when she saw all the cheerleaders gather for a dance. She watched as Kikyo did a summersault and double back-flip. She looked towards Inuyasha and saw his undivided attention was all for her. When she looked towards Sesshomaru, she realized HIS full attention was on herself. She caught his gaze and flushed scarlet.
An idea suddenly popped up into her mind. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru seemed to be arch enemies against each other. Maybe she could use him to make Inuyasha hurt as much as she did. She was sure Inuyasha would be more devasted when his older and bitter half-brother was flirting with his ex. But with this new plan, she had to be scandalous. I guess it would be alright if it's only towards Sesshomaru. I'm sure he wouldn't mind. With that idea in her one-way brain, she looked at Sesshomaru and gave him a flirtatious smile.
As the bell rang for the last half of the game. Kagome started planning things and wondering at conclusions with what her and Sesshomaru can do to hurt Inuyasha. Kagome snapped out of her thoughts when everyone began to shout the 10-second countdown. Everyone was already at eight.
SEVEN!
Kagome looked to who had the ball. She saw the score and knew that if Inuyasha made a shot, they would win the game.
SIX!
He passed the ball to a team player named Kenshin.
FIVE!
But the ball was stolen by Sesshomaru.
FOUR!
He dribbled down the court but was blocked by Inuyasha.
THREE!
Inuyasha stole the ball from Sesshomaru but realized there was no time to dribble closer.
TWO!
He threw the ball aiming for the basket.
ONE!
It hit the rim and almost slid in, but gravity had its own flaws making Inuyasha miss the shot. The bell rung, signaling the end of the game. The Demons lost and the Lords won. As students from West Prep cheered on the winners, everyone from Shikon High walked out. Sango was too disappointed to talk about anything and Ayame left to find someone, so Kagome stood from the bench and jumped down.
As she walked across the gym to the exit, she saw Kikyo run up to Inuyasha to cheer him up for missing the shot. Kagome was still walking while watching the couple and didn't know someone was in her way until she bumped into him. Looking up, she blushed when she realized it was Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru POV
Inuyasha was distracted the whole time he played, his eyes always strayed to someone in the crowd. Sesshomaru looked where his gaze wandered and saw it was to that girl with the quick reflexes. When Inuyasha missed the shot, Sesshomaru was busy thinking why he let the mutt steal his ball to even notice that the game ended. When cheers were heard and the teammates came and had a group huddle. He realized they won. Again.
As everyone parted to go celebrate, he saw the girl walk towards him but she didn't seem to realize it. When she bumped into him, she clasped onto his jersey to steady herself. He narrowed his eyes at her bloody 'bandages' and bruised wrist. Before she could say sorry, he interrupted her. He glared down at the wounds and took her hands firmly but gently, he asked.
"What happened?"