Play the game or let the game play you

Chapter Three

Inuyasha POV

He couldn't concentrate. His attention went from Kikyo to Kagome. It lingered on Kagome when he noticed her attention on Sesshomaru. When Inuyasha looked towards his elder brother and saw his intent gaze at Kagome. He was fully pissed. Looking back at Kagome, he saw that seductive smile pass her lips which made him furious knowing it wasn't for him. As the bell rang for the second half of the game, he was even more distracted from his thoughts to play good.

As Sesshomaru stole the ball from Kenshin, Inuyasha saw him grin at Kagome, he took the chance to steal the ball and dribbled it. But when he looked at Kagome, her attention was still on Sesshomaru. Pissed off, he threw the ball not even aiming. It bounced on the rim and missed the hoop. When the bell rang, he realized the game was over. Fuck… we lost… Inuyasha moved to go towards Kagome but Kikyo blocked him. Looking pass her at Kagome. He realized she was looking at them with a sad look. Kagome…

His gaze following her. With his version of the scene. He saw Sesshomaru bump into her and then took her shoulders and steadied her. Inuyasha saw his elder brother's hands linger a while too long making Inuyasha scowl. Kikyo saw the scowl and backed off. Inuyasha started walking towards Kagome and Sesshomaru but stopped when he saw him grab her hands. What the fuck is he doing touching MY Kagome.

Sesshomaru POV

"What happened?" He asked. The thought that anyone would hurt an innocent little girl made him mad. He was surprised at his feeling on account he didn't even know her. But at the corner of his eyes he saw Inuyasha walk towards them with a scowl on his face. When he saw Kagome glance back at Inuyasha. He put two and two together. So maybe this was just a reason to fight with the mutt. Growling he pulled Kagome behind him as if to shield her from Inuyasha.

"Sesshomaru what the fuck are you doing with Kagome?" Inuyasha barked out.

"Stop being nosey Inuyasha. You don't have to annoy everytime you see her." Sesshomaru said.

Kagome POV

She looked from one brother to the other. When Inuyasha and Sesshomaru looked like they were about to go at it with each other. She jumped in the middle holding her hands up as if to block them. She saw Inuyasha look at her bruise wrist on her left hand. And then to her bloody "bandaged" right hand. Quickly she hid both her hands in her pockets. She stepped back when he started for it.

"What the fuck happened to your hand Kagome?" Inuyasha basically yelled. The sound of his voice made her flinch.

"You should know Inuyasha. You were the one who did it to her." Sesshomaru bit out sarcastically. huh? He can show emotion? Wait… How does Sesshomaru know?She thought uneasily.

"INUYASHA DID WHAT?" Sango shouted from behind. Kagome turned towards her and Miroku. The couple in back noticed the bandaged hand but didn't think that it wasn't an accident.

Sango quickly ran towards her and unwrapped her right hand. There was cuts and small bruises all over her knuckles. The blood dried up around the wounds.

"I didn't think it looked this bad under all that toilet paper. Kagome what happened? Are you okay?" Sango asked while glaring slightly at Inuyasha. She grabbed her left hand and found a purple bruised handprint around her wrist. If looks could kill, Inuyasha would be burning in hell with the look Sango gave him.

Miroku was silent through the whole ordeal. He knew his friend well enough not to hurt Kagome. But he paled when Inuyasha fell silent at the accusation.

Inuyasha stared shocked at the group in front of him. What was there to say? He did make the mark. But he didn't hurt her on purpose for her to bleed. "Do all you dimwits think I would do that shit to my own girl? I didn't make her bleed! So fuck off." He knew he let the bruise slide through this and hoped the others wouldn't notice.

Kagome stared at him as if he was crazy. His girl? Is he stupid? There was nothing to do. If she wanted revenge she wasn't about to grab everyone else into her scheme, that would make it more complicated. She still had feelings for him but she would never admit it to herself even if she just did. She glanced at Sesshomaru and was embarrassed to find his eyes on her. The look he gave her was as if he was sizing her up on what she was gonna do.

"Guys its nothing! Inuyasha didn't do it alright. So drop it." Kagome sighed as all eyes landed on her, so she decided to just leave. She walked to the lobby and out the door not even glancing back at the group.

Sesshomaru POV

Everyone stared after her at her departure. Sesshomaru walked out next. Something is going on in that little head of hers. He knew she was planning something that involves him. He'll have to wait and play his part to find out her purpose. He strolled lazily with his duffel bag. He didn't bother to change and was still in his blue and gray basketball shorts and jersey. The night air was nice and warm. All the guys on the team thought it would be fun to show up at Shikon High's after-game dance just to brag and flag off that they won the game. He thought he'd tag along just to see what happens. A part of him wanted to see the girl Kagome again. And even if he didn't know it, he was hoping she was there.

Sesshomaru came home and ran up the stairs. He unlocked the door to his room and threw his bag down. It was 9:20 p.m. so he had 40 minutes to get ready before the dance started. Grabbing his towel, he walked into his bathroom.

Sesshomaru took a quick shower. As he wrapped the towel on his lower body. He went to the mirror and applied gel to his hair making it all messy and then tied it in a low tail. He walked into his room and into his walk-in closet. The dance was semi-formal so he took out his big loose Nautica sweater and some baggy Rock-a-Wear jeans. He had a black tank under the sweater. He sagged his jeans so a part of his boxers strayed out. His pants were held up by his black belt and silver "S" buckle. He pulled out his black Timberlands and recalled that Kagome had a pair also. She has good taste. Staring at his reflection in the mirror he was satisfied with what he saw.

Sesshomaru checked his alarm clock and saw he had 10 minutes to get there. As he jogged down the stairs he was blocked by his little half brother. He saw Inuyasha already dressed up in a red tank and Ralph Lauren Jeans. He had on a pair of red and white Air force ones on. To Sesshomaru's disgust, he could see Inuyasha's red boxers by the sag in his pants.

"Pull up your pants. No one needs to see that." He stated while walking down the steps.

"Why are you looking then? Shit you shouldn't be talking." Inuyasha said while eyeing at his brother's choice of clothes. "Where the hell do you think you're going looking all balled up?"

"You are too nosey for your own good. Back off muttface." Sesshomaru pushed Inuyasha to the side of the stairs and walked out the door.

Sesshomaru arrived at Shikon high around 10:30 and noticed crowds walking into the gym. He followed them but stopped when a red integra pulled into the parking lot. He watched as a tall red-head got out of the driver's seat. He remembered the girl Sango who came out of the passenger side. And when the third door opened he stood there surprised. There she was, the supposed innocent little girl with the quick reflexes.

Kagome was wearing a blood red satin dress that barely reached her knees. He stared at her slim long legs that ended with red ribbon silluetoes that tied criss-crossed up to below her knees. When he stared back up her figure he noticed the halter top that had a low V-cut showing a glimpse of her small but well rounded breasts. The cut ended at her stomach, which was where a contrast of a ruby red gem collided against her pale peachy flat stomach. (belly button ring)

When she turned around, he got a clear view of her backside. Her hair was done up in a messy bun, so he saw her bare back and long slender neck. The material was no where in sight until you looked at her ass and upper thighs, which seemed like the only thing that was covered. The ribbon tied above her ass pulled his attention there. He didn't know if it was the ribbon or not, but he couldn't take his eyes of her bottom. He was unaware that he wanted to smack its fullness. Is she really 13?

Slowly he forced his gaze away. When he looked behind him he noticed all the guys staring also. The unexpected tinge of possessiveness surged through him and took him by surprise. Sesshomaru quickly walked into the gym lobby berating himself for acting like a horndog. He paid his admission and got the stamp on his hand. Sesshomaru entered the darkness and saw glowing black lights and bubbles around. He saw his teammates sitting on the benches and went to go chill with them.

As he sat down, Kagome entered his mind again. I guess the little girl turned into a woman…