.Play the Game Or let the Game Play You.

.Chapter.twenty.two.

By. SmileZ

Author's Note: …eh… you can kill me at the end of the chapter…

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Kagome glared at the asshole who fucked up her day. Her fingers cracked as she unclenched it from her tight fist. Taking a deep breath, she tried keeping her anger in check my laboring the cool air into her lungs.

Too bad Sango had more difficulty. "OH MY GOD! YOU FUCKEN ASSHOLE! WHAT THE HELL!"

She saw her move to jump on the two suspecting targets and quickly grabbed on her arm. "Sango, fuck it. We gotta go tell Koga about his cell…"

"But Kagome, Yoko was the FIRST sweetest, nice, gentlemanly guy we've ever met! And GOD DAMN! Now we can't even talk to him anymore!"

Returning her glare at the two, gulping males, Kagome grabbed Miroku's keys and stomped away from them. She seriously wanted to kick them where it hurt the most. As she passed by, she felt Sesshomaru's warm fingers on her arm, her breath caught at the gentle touch, but she ignored the feeling and glared at the trespassing appendage.

Looking up into his confused golden eyes, she could feel her own eyes softening against her mind's will. Desperately holding onto her anger, she barely managed to growl out a 'let go'.

Even to her ears, she could hear her voice contradicting her command. Coming out wispy and husky. Refusing to meet his smirking eyes, she pulled out of his grasp and quickly walked away. Walking off of the boardwalk, Kagome could hear Miroku getting his ass beat, she wondered why considering the fact that Sesshomaru was the one who threw the cell into the water.

Running her hand through her hair, she could hear her heels click and the keys jingle. The loud yelling fading as she walked her way towards Miroku's purple Lexus. Her eyes caught at the sleek, silver skyline parked a little bit away. It was the only other car in the parking lot.

She immediately realized it was Sesshomaru's car. Well duh, how else could they have gotten there? Curiosity getting the better of her, Kagome walked towards it and whistled in appreciation. Running her hands on the smooth, luminous paint job, she could see her reflection… and a certain someone behind her.

Stepping away from the car and its owner, she opted for plan B; ignore him. Walking towards her fist intended destination, she passed by him, but kept her gaze straight ahead.

Thinking that she was safe by being a few steps out of that trap, Kagome jumped when his arm snaked around her waist. She never got to scream as he pulled her against him and sandwiched her with his car.

So yeah, she didn't scream, but the feel of his body rubbing and pushing against hers made an altogether different noise out of her mouth. Kagome moaned as she felt all of him pressing on her. She blushed as she realized that she hadn't screamed at all.

Too embarrassed to glare in his eyes, she instead glared at his silver dog-tag. And like that, her anger and embarrassment disappeared at the letters she saw engraved into it. The words 'fluffy-sama' totally was the last thing she expected. She just HAD to laugh.

….

Sesshomaru wondered what the hell she was laughing about. Glancing down at the giggling girl in his arms, he wondered if she knew what her little shaking movements were doing to him. He was extra aware of how close they were, how her tips from her halter-top showed she wasn't wearing a bra. How her fingers had unconsciously found their way to his abs and chest.

He groaned when she leaned onto him, still laughing hysterically. Now he could feel EVERY shake she made, rub up against him. All of this in the span of a second was too much, he decided to shut her up and turn her energy into something a little more productive… for him at least.

….

Kagome couldn't take it anymore and leaned onto him for support. Her sides were really hurting from all this. FLUFFY-SAMA! She shook her head against his chest, and tried to calm down. As she looked up into his face, she was shocked to find his lips clamping down on hers. Out of the blue!

His tongue ran along her bottom lip, giving a tap kiss before nibbling on it. Kagome opened her mouth to his slow probing, a little hesitant at the gentleness he showed. Sesshomaru slowly glided along her bottom teeth before touching her tongue.

Her hands slid up to Sesshomaru's chest, still thinking whether to push him away, or to pull him closer. Undecided, Kagome began to stroke his heart through Sesshomaru's white tank. She could feel the fast thumping, and swore her heart was doing the same pace.

The slow, intimate kiss lasted long. Kagome drew an inch away to try and catch her breath. Inhaling much needed oxygen to continue their kiss. She felt Sesshomaru kissing along her cheek going lower to her neck.

Sliding her hands over his shoulders, with the intention of encircling his neck. Kagome's eyes widened at what she saw. A pink orb adorned her ring finger. Inuyasha's ring. She stiffened when she realized what she was doing.

She was kissing Sesshomaru, her boyfriend's older half-brother. The guy she had used to make Inuyasha jealous. Who kissed and teased her as much as she did him. Saved her life, but pushed her away when she needed his comfort. Who also had a girlfriend named Rin…

She felt Sesshomaru stop because of her tense form. Pushing him back, Kagome stepped out of his reach. Her confused eyes connected with his. She saw turmoil in their hazy depths. Why had she let him kiss her?

Her fingers unconsciously trailed to her lips. Upon touching it, she remembered all the other times they've been caressed against his. One. Two… five. More. Damn.

Shaking her head. She stepped away. Another and another. It turned into a run as she tried to dash to the Lexus in her heels. Kagome went into the driver's seat and sat for a while, her gaze traveled towards Sesshomaru and saw him run his hand through his silver locks.

Guilt poured into her as she started the ignition. Switching the gear to drive, she clenched the steering wheel and looked at the pink ring again. Whatever she had felt a moment ago tripled itself. To top it off, Koga's cell was swimming with the fishes.

Sighing to herself, Kagome slammed her foot onto the gas pedal. Revving Miroku's engine, she sped towards the exit and glanced at Miroku and Sango holding hands, she stopped in front of them and waited for Sango to get the point.

The two spoke for a moment where as Miroku nodded his head and Sango smiled. Kagome grinned at their rare non-perverted moment, despite her foul mood.

Watching as Sango opened the door and got in, Kagome winced at the hand that fell on her friend's bottom. To say she was surprised when Sango smiled happily instead of smacking the living shit out of the boy, was a total understatement.

Kagome was about to lean over to Sango and feel her forehead. She was probably sick from staying out in the wind, but stopped her action when she caught the wink Sango threw her.

…

Sango smiled slyly at Miroku and licked her lip. She pulled on his jacket and brought him down to her level. Blowing onto his lips, she smiled and leaned closer to him.

…

Miroku waited for Sango's bruise-making whack. His eyes had closed, ready for the pain. But weird enough it never came. Peaking an eye open he gulped when he saw her pink tongue wet her lips.

Miroku was mesmerized as she leaned up to him, his heart stopped when she yanked him closer. He closed his eyes again as her warm breath played along his lips. Her hands played along his stomach before running up to grip his chin. He grinned at her aggressiveness and decided it was a turn on.

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Kagome's mouth dropped open at what Sango was doing. Had losing that cell phone made her go mental? Opening her mouth to ask it, she quickly snapped it back shut.

Sango had banged Miroku's head against his car's tinted window and then kicked him in the gut. Kagome breathed a sigh of relief as she saw Sango do this.

"YOU FUCKIN PERVERT!"

And the slam of the door signaled her to leave. Kagome grinned at Sango who took a deep breath. Resuming her supposed dramatic leave of Sesshomaru, the wheels squealed as she made her way towards the freeway.

Waiting until Sango finished fuming, Kagome thought about her own situation. What was she supposed to do now. Surely whatever she had going on with Sesshomaru should end about now. After all… she was with Inuyasha… and the elder Taisho clearly stated he didn't want her. Actions do speak louder than words after all.

"Kagome?"

The older girl's voice snapped her out of her thoughts. Keeping her eyes on the road she acknowledged her. "Yeah?"

"Where are we going?"

Good question. Looking at the upcoming green board. They were near no where near their homes. "I have no idea, but we have to tell Koga what happened to his cell…"

Sango was quiet a moment before Kagome heard her sigh. She knew what it was about. No more talking to Yoko… that totally sucked. "Where does Koga live anyway?"

She wondered why Sango was hesitant to answer. "Next… exit."

They sat in silence for a bit. Both lost in thought. The beeping of the car made them look at the meter. They needed to get gas.

Turning into the exit, Kagome followed the directions that Sango gave. As they came to Koga's street Sango pointed out a rugged apartment complex. Children were loitering everywhere and adults were smoking or drinking along the sidewalk. Even at night, the place seemed just like it would thrive in the day time.

"This is… different from what I expected."

She didn't see the shrug Sango gave. "Well, not everyone is living the life."

She had to agree to that, but still, Koga looked too much of a balla. How'd he pay for all his gear? "Too true…"

Pulling into a gas station before going up to Koga's, Kagome stopped at the corner AM PM. The tag marks of ABZ in black on the orange stripes stood out.

Feeling her pocket for her wallet, Kagome made her way to the minimart. She was cautious as she felt eyes on her back. The ding of the bell signaled her entrance. Slowly walking deeper, she wearily glanced at the worker. His dark brown skin looked smooth to the touch. Plump lips made him really attractive. She didn't get a body view, but he made the baggy royal blue work shirt and the L.A. hat he wore look good. Leaning on the counter, she was struck with deep black eyes.

Now his voice… whoa… "Damn girl… Looking good."

She flushed as his eyes traveled along her and grinned sheepishly. "You too."

She smiled at his smirk and brought out her wallet. The white Louis Vuitton leather contrasting with her black shirt. His voice made her look back up.

"You aint gotta pay for me. You can have me for free. Sweet thang."

She giggled and gave him a bill. "$20 for 7."

He took it and held her hand for a bit. "For sure. Every day. Any day. Twenty for seven baby."

She smiled and retook her hand, all the while flashing her ring. "Sorry, but I'm taken."

He grinned. "It's all good."

Ready to leave, she glanced at his name tag and winked. "Thanks Mr. Chris Brown." (AHHHHH MY NEW LOVE! DROOLS)

Ready to leave, he stopped her with a question. "Do you like music?"

Raising a brow, she shrugged. "Anything I can move to."

He brought out two tickets and handed it to her. "Come hear me sing down at club remix. Tonight. 12:00. Cool?"

Kagome smiled and glanced at the VIP passes. "Aight. Thanks." Opening the door, she turned around and waved. "Later Chris."

She didn't hear him when he asked for her name. Walking towards Miroku's car. Kagome saw Sango pumping the gas.

Kagome wondered why she looked a bit pissed off, but when she looked farther to the side, she noticed the group of guys nodding over to them and giving out catcalls. She rolled her eyes.

"Got hit on too?"

Sango flipped them off and nodded. "Fuckin guys are whack. Need to learn how to get a girl."

"I know… Yoko is their exact opposite.."

Sango slumped as she took out the pump. "That's what makes it so sad. We don't even got his number…"

Handing her the keys Kagome got into the passenger seat. "Don't remind me."

Driving over the apartment parking lot, Sango all of a sudden snorted. "Hey Kags, Seto and Sesshomaru are some what of a gentleman… and Kurama. He's cool too… Hiei. Mantan..."

Parking next to Koga's RSX Kagome grinned. "No more names?"

Kagome followed Sango as she went up the stairs. Three stories up, they came in contact with loads and loads of garbage bags full of beer cans and bottles.

Surprising Kagome, that's where Sango stopped. She knew Koga was a bad boy… but this bad?

Knocking on the door, it slowly creaked open showing it wasn't locked and barely shut. They glanced at each other uncertainly but Kagome made her way inside. Pushing open the door, their eyes bulged at what they saw.

Koga was definitely more of a bad boy than what Kagome previously thought.

"Holy…"

"Shit."

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Author's Corner: I am terribly. Terribly. FUCKING TERRIBLY! SORRY! Oh my god! I didn't mean for it to be this long but, writer's block and being plain lazy… not to mention new semester starting and everything. I'm just fucked up for doing that to you guys. I know you guys are like… yeah fucked up big time… but I hope you understand…

I'm sure you don't want to hear the excuses but I just have to say… I'll try to hurry and finish the next chapter to this and HOPEFULLY post it up by next week. And I need to finish up chapter 11 for my Yugioh fic too… augh… not to mention I've been wasting away reading Draco/Hermione fics. God did I actually forget about my action adventure fic too… so sorry you dear reviewers and readers.

Well… I hope you can find it in your heart to continue reading. I do hope that you haven't lost interest but… it can't be helped. Now as I'm hanging from a rickety branch that about any moment now will break and let me fall into the pit of foaming cyber dogs, I would like to say. Fuck.

FORGIVE ME!

-chomp-

OH SHIT! MY HANDS! YOU STUPID DOG! THE READERS WILL KILL ME IF I CAN'T TYPE IT UP!