Play the Game or Let the Game Play You
Chapter eighteen
Author's Note: HEYLO. I got 20 reviews! YAY. But I also like to add that I finally reached over 1000 hits. I'm so hyper hehe. Blame the Oreo! Welpz here is chapter 18. I hope you guys likey like!
XXXXXXoxoXXXXXXShe opened her eyes to the blinding sunlight. Thoughts of last night silently crept up on her as she stared into her ceiling. Last night was… memorable. The small little rainbow lights on her ceiling caught her attention. She moved her arm to sit up and saw it swerve around.
Kagome eyed her new bracelet before bringing it into the bright light. Yup. Real diamonds. She sighed as she combed her hair with her fingers. Again her eyes widened when they got even more tangled with her hand. The long raven strands were caught on a ring… her eyes glue with awe at the glowing orb. All she could think about was how both brothers had good taste.
Plopping up, Kagome shrieked when ice cold water hit her face. Sota had a super soaker aimed straight at her with his annoying nyah-nyah grin plastered on his face. She screamed as she threw her pillow at her closed door. Fucken brat!
Running down the stairs, Kagome was in black basketball shorts and a white tank. Her toe rings glittered from her flip flopped feet. She tied her hair into a ponytail before she headed outside.
As she stepped out on the patio with her mini-water gun, two words left her mouth. "Oh… shit."
Four super soakers were all aimed at her. Kagome's mini-gun dropped to the ground as she ran for cover. "AHHHHH!"
They all laughed as she ducked behind the garden fence. Kagome spit out all the water she swallowed and retied her wet, messy hair. What the hell are they doing here?
She could hear Sango giggling as Miroku and Inuyasha double teamed on the shouting Sota. Kagome looked around her and caught something really interesting. The green garden hose. Luck favored her because the water was still on. Kagome snuck behind the group and let out an Amazon shriek.
"PAYBACK BIZOTCHES!" And then screams and gurgles of tons of water being sprayed. Well you get the picture.
After a while of chasing, screaming, and a whole lot of water, everyone settled down. They laid on the grass in the hot sunlight as the sprinklers took turns spraying them.
Kagome smiled at how Miroku's head laid on Sango's lap and how her fingers stroked his hair. It was a bigger shock that the pervert wasn't even trying a grope from his accessible position.
She felt his eyes on her again. Every time she felt their warmth, she would always fiddle with the ring, his ring. Kagome blushed as she remembered spraying him until he was soaked. She had actually watched as he took off his shirt to show his well formed body. Water had glistened from the sun and fully revealed his nice, even tan… and wow… his abs were great! Again she blushed at the way her thoughts were heading.
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Inuyasha smirked at how red she got. He loved the sight of his ring on her wedding finger. It meant she liked it. That meant she forgave him, if only somewhat. His fingers itched to touch her again. His eyes traveled her face and God bless the fates.
Moving ever so steadily, he leaned forward and looked into her sparkling blue depths… not gray… blue. His finger trailed over her chin and slowly traveled up her cheek. He gently wiped the grass strand away and kept his hand in place.
Their gaze broke when they registered the distinct choking in the background. Looking at the interruption, they met two cheesy grins and a disgusted one. Sota made a gagging sound as he stuck a finger down his throat.
Kagome flipped him off and scooted away from him. He sighed at the progress he lost. He looked towards the twerp when he spoke.
"Inuyasha, can you take me to the mall real fast? I need to go get the new game for my PS3." Inuyasha sweatdropped at Kagome's and Sango's bright twinkle in their eyes. One shout sentenced their fate.
"SHOPPING!"
How sad they must have looked to other people as they held bags and bags of items, trailing after star-eyed girls. Sota too was carrying bags half his size and winked at any girl who was looking at them. On the other hand, guys were laughing at how whipped Inuyasha and Miroku were. They both laughed back when their girlfriends smacked them and dropped tons of their bags on them.
Growling stomachs led them to the food court. Kagome flushed as Sango scooted next to Miroku on one side, while Sota grabbed a chair, which meant she had to sit next to Inuyasha. She blushed when he told her to go in first. They all waited for their order of Pepperoni pizza and Buffalo wings to be done.
Kagome glanced at the loud laughing taking place across from them. Looking behind the plants, she gasped. Some of the crew was here too. Koga, Seto, and Sesshomaru were being targeted by Ayame's spitballs. She ducked under as Sesshomaru's gaze turned her way.
Kagome sunk under the table. What if he saw her with Inuyasha? Her thought was cut off when a familiar voice called her name. She glanced up at Anzu and… Rin holding trays full of Taco Bell bags.
"Kagome! Hey guys. I didn't know you were here too!" Anzu stopped right in front of their table, also attracting the other party's attention. Kagome avoided eye contact with everyone's gazes. Her eyes narrowed at Rin's voice.
"Oh. Kagome, I didn't know you and Inuyasha were still going out…"
She glared at the smug look on Rin's face. Underneath the table, she jumped when Inuyasha took a hold of her hand and squeezed it reassuringly. It caused her to flush darker under everyone's scrutiny. "Hey since we're all here. Let's eat together." Anzu's bright smile left no room for argument.
As she scooted out of the booth, their hands stayed entwined. The group all moved to a bigger booth. They scooted tables and chairs around to fit everyone. Inuyasha and Kagome were sitting on one side, while Sesshomaru and Rin sat on the other side of the booth. It made her shiver because Sesshomaru was right in front of her.
She noticed the two brothers glaring at each other. Everyone else seemed obvious to it all, maybe because they weren't really paying attention and just chatted about this and that. When the order came, Kagome tried to take possession of her hand, but he refused to let go. She tried it again, but his grip just got tighter. Okay how was she supposed to eat?
Her eyes widened as she felt someone's foot rub along hers. She turned scarlet when she realized that Sesshomaru was doing it. She bit her lip from moaning. His leg brushed seductively up against her thight. Kagome glared at him, but all she got was a sexy smirk. Inuyasha saw this and draped his arm over her shoulder. He brought her body closer to his. This time she glared at Inuyasha, but he didn't see because he was smirking at Sesshomaru's scowl.
WHAT THE FUCK! THEY'RE SO STUPID! Enough was enough, She elbowed Inuyasha in the ribs and stomped on Sesshomaru's foot. Kagome stood on her seat and jumped over the shrubbery to the other side. Everyone at the table stared open mouth as she stomped out of there.
She clenched and unclenched her fists as she walked past people. Her eyes glared straight ahead of her, not caring who she intimidated. Those egotistical! Arrogant! Selfish! OH MY GOD! It's like they're using me just to fight with each other. What is this? A fucken game? And I'm the prize?
She bumped into someone and growled out a sorry, not even looking up. Kagome resumed her angry stomp. One asshole thinks he can buy me back with a fucken ring. And VIOLA. Kagome is with him again. Think twice fucker! AND THE OTHER ONE! Saving me and then shoving me away! And wasn't that his fucken girlfriend next to him! Why the hell is he playing FOOTSIE with me when he OBVOUSLY doesn't want me. FUCK! Stupid, dumb assholes!
She finally calmed down when she reached the ice rink, located all the way at the end of the mall. Kagome watched as people casually skated and had fun. That's what she wanted. Fun without the drama. She smiled at the thought of skating and just… letting lose. She grabbed her purse but realized it wasn't there, on her arm, like it was supposed to be.
She smacked her forehead once she remembered she left it on the table, with everyone else. Kagome sighed and moved to sit on the bench, but someone was blocking her path. She looked up to Kurama and blushed as she saw the same colored shirt she had previously bumped.
"Did you want to go skating?" He didn't even allow Kagome to answer as he took her arm and lead her to the worker. She smiled at how sweet he was being. Not asking what she was pissed about and for kneeling down and tying her skates for her.
Holding the railing as she walked onto the ice, she remembered something, she couldn't skate that good. Kagome yelped as her feet slid too far apart, she quickly grabbed onto whatever so she wouldn't fall. And of course that whatever had to be Kurama's waist.
She blushed into his chest at his soft chuckle. Trying quickly to put space between them seemed to draw them closer because as soon as she let go, she immediately crashed back to her original spot.
He smiled as he placed his hands on her waist and balanced her until she was standing by herself. He firmly grasped her hand in his as he slowly started to glide. Kagome thought she could melt the ice with all the heat radiating off her face. She followed after him slowly, but she freaked when he let go and skated a little further away.
Kagome flailed her arms to stop. Kurama was smiling at her and motioning her to come towards him by herself. She giggled as a little girl circled her and started skating backwards. "Gosh you don't need to show off!"
"Kagome! Come on! Why don't you try skating towards me? I'm not that far away." It was a little over a meter, but it felt like a mile for Kagome.
She flushed at his encouraging smile. She glided only 2 steps before she tripped over her foot. Luckily she only came crashing into Kurama. He was probably used to it by now.
She once again was face to chest with him. It was so embarrassing, but fun. She straightened herself, but was still holding onto him. His eyes met hers and she pouted at his laughing gaze. "I know you're laughing at me. Jeez at least I'm trying. "
She was going to show him she could skate if that was the last thing she did! Kagome pushed off of Kurama and went skidding backwards. And thank Kami she bumped into the railing or else she wouldn't know how to stop.
All of a sudden his amused face reminded her of his present. The grinning kitsune. Kagome touched the pendent and stared at it for a moment. He said that this brought him good luck… will you do the same for me? She kissed it for luck and glanced back at Kurama.
His eyes were still amused but his demeanor took a slight seriousness. He smiled at her and waited for her. Oh Kami, help me. She pushed off of the railing and slowly glided a foot at a time. She had to keep her feet straight so she wouldn't end up doing the splits. As she started getting it, she decided to go faster. Her face broke out into a smile as she headed for Kurama.
But she forget to test something. Her brakes. She didn't know how to slow down so she did the only thing possible in this situation. Kagome bumped right into Kurama and made both of them fall. Yes the unintentional action of falling into his built chest with lips pressed into his neck. .:sigh:. Lucky bitch.
Kagome smelt his wonderful scent. He must have dabbed cologne onto his neck because that's where she smelt it the strongest. Her face turned scarlet when she realized their position. Her body was flush against his. She felt every part of him… yes even that. But she couldn't decide to be grateful or offended that he wasn't turned on.
Her eyes snapped open at the laughs she heard. Okay now if it was just strangers laughing she would have been normal. But this was screaming, pounding, and tears all in one. Meaning Anzu… meaning. The crew. Meaning Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. Funny thing though, they were the only two who didn't share amusement.
Trying to stand up was a really bad idea. Kagome found out once she fell on her bottom, again. She glanced up at Kurama who had no trouble whatsoever. Kagome took a hold of his outstretched hand. Yes the fates were really cruel.
It all happened in slow motion
Her hand was firmly in his.
He pulled Kagome to her feet.
Some random skater bumped into Kurama.
Who bumped into Kagome.
Who lost her balance.
Which resulted in a stolen kiss…
XXXXXXXXoXXXXXXXXAuthor's Corner: MWAHAHAHAHA! All hell is gonna break lose next chapter. Lol… or maybe not… so how did you like this chapter? If you liked it at all. I tried to make this one playful, but I don't know. Well for sure a lot of things happened today. Welpz I hope you express your opinion, because I totally missed out on going to Portland just to stay here and type. TT or maybe I got lazy and just wanted to stay and type. Either way. I DID IT FOR YOU! Hopefully I see you in a week or so!