Blossom

Story by WarmPeach

Chapter Four - Past trauma


Kagome stood for ages, staring blankly into her closet. The weekend had finally came. She had spent a lot of time with Inuyasha, Miroku and Sango during school. Even after school walking home together and sometimes stopping for food together. Kagome felt so happy to have a group of friends. Now she was going out with them to see a movie and she had no idea what to wear.

Kagome's mother walked past her door. Then backing up and taking another glance inside. "Going out?" She said surprised.

Kagome nodded.

"With your new friends?" She asked with a big grin on her face.

Kagome nodded again, "What do I wear!?"

Kagome's mother laughed, "Darling, your dress sense is very unique and adorable. I'm sure whatever you wear. They would like."

She was about to leave and then added, "If I was trying to impress someone though. I'd probably wear the purple dress with the white heels." Her mother left the room, leaving that thought in Kagome's head. Did she really want to impress someone?

Kagome settled on the purple dress. Although she wasn't sure why. She felt pretty in it and that was good enough. Adjusting her cute headband and gold coloured accessories. She grabbed her white shoulder strap purse and headed to catch the bus.

On the bus she received a text.

Groupchat (Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, Kagome)

Miroku- When are you guys getting here!?

Sango - Yeah please don't leave me alone with him.

Miroku - Unnecessarily mean Sango

Inuyasha - Look I'm on my way. I'm waiting for the bus now.

Kagome - I've just left the house. I'll be there soon.

Sango - You guys are supposed to be smart. Why can't you get to places early!

Inuyasha - Oi ! I said I'm on my way. Shut your whining ! Miroku control your woman.

Miroku - You've done it now.

-Sango removed Inuyasha from the group chat-

Kagome- Oh my god hahaha

Miroku - Sangoooo :(

Sango - FINE!

- Sango added Inuyasha to the groupchat-

Inuyasha - THE FUCK SANGO! Take a joke will ya !

Miroku - Stop Yasha, you will literally make her so mad she will beat you up when you get here.

Kagome - Yeah I wouldn't mess with Sango.

Sango - Glad to see some of you have sense.

Kagome - Im on the bus !

Inuyasha - I'll be on the bus with you soon!

Kagome read that message and was a little confused. Did Inuyasha live nearby? As she wondered about it.

The bus stopped and Inuyasha hopped on. She could see him scan his ticket and walk further into the bus. Scanning it. Kagome raised her hand and waved. Catching his attention.

He sat down next to Kagome, "Hey Kagome."

"Hi Inuyasha." She said smiling. Happy to see him again. She admired his outfit and the new jewelery he had put in his cute puppy ears.

Inuyasha said nervously, "You look...you look really gor- uh I mean you look good Kagome." Kagome chuckled. Seeing Inuyasha flustered was a funny sight to see.

"Thank you. So do you Yash." She responded, trying not to blush from embarrassment.

"Yash?" He said uncomfortably.

"Oh you don't like it?" Kagome said awkwardly.

"Uh. Its not that I don't like it. It's just. Someone used to call me that. Bad memories attached to that nickname I suppose."

He looked down and pulled out his phone. Reading the messages from Sango and Miroku.

Kagome spoke quietly, "Do you wanna talk about it?"

Inuyasha sighed, "Not much to talk about to be honest." He noticed Kagome sit up straight and look as though she was showing keen interest in listening. Inuyasha let out a heavy sigh before speaking once more. "Kikyo used to call me Yash. We used to be a couple."

Kagome was stunned. Shocked wasn't enough to cover it. She had seen his distaste for Kikyo. She had heard him call her all sorts of names. The fact they used to be a couple, boggled her mind.

"When?" That was all she could think to say.

"About a year and a half ago. When I first started at the school. I was younger. More stupid. Couldn't tell she was just using me." As he talked more, the more he felt his anger rise. "Turns out. Naraku asked her to go out with me. Make me fall in love with her. All to crush my heart in public. To make me suffer."

Kagome was stunned. She didn't realise that Inuyasha had gone through something like that. He didn't seem the type to have been in love.

"I'm sorry. Why did they do that to you?"

Inuyasha shrugged, "I'm a demon. Well half demon. And that makes it worse to be honest. At least demons get respected. Half breeds get ridiculed by both sides. Demons and humans." Inuyasha felt kagome touch his arm tenderly. Before she could say anything. The bus stopped.

"This is our stop." Inuyasha said. Getting up quickly and getting off the bus. Not wanting to look at Kagomes face. He knew that face would be a sad sight to witness. He didn't want to see the pity on her face.

Kagome took a breath and adjusted herself getting off the bus. She didn't want to make Inuyasha feel uncomfortable by feeling sad for him.

"Ay finally!" Miroku exclaimed loudly. Running over and giving Inuyasha a hug. He went to give Kagome a big hug. Sango grabbed him by the collar, dragging him away.

"Nice to see you guys. Let's head inside. The movie is starting in 5 minutes!" Sango hurried everyone inside.

Everyone bought snacks and drinks. Inuyasha bought a big bag of popcorn. Miroku said trying to take some out the pot, "Share with a chum?"

Inuyasha pulled it away, "No."

Miroku pouted.

Inuyasha laughed and pointed the pot towards Kagome. Who then took some out and ate it infront of Miroku.

Miroku pretended to get shot and said in a rejected tone, "I can't believe you'd do your best friend dirty like that Yasha."

Inuyasha laughed and continued inside to the movie theater.

The movie was a blast. The whole gang had so much fun. They all came out after it had ended, talking about theories and saying their favourite parts of the movie.

"Damn the bit where he pulled the bridge up and saved that lady and her baby!" Sango said with tears in her eyes.

Miroku replied, "Not as good as the part where Spider-Boy fought the Spider-Boy evil clone!"

Inuyasha looked towards Kagome and asked, "Did you like it Kagome?"

Kagome nodded and said excitedly, "It was tones of fun. I've never really got into the franchise. So it was great to see. I'll have to watch the rest now."

Inuyasha smiled and suggested, "Well if you ever need somewhere to watch them. I have the other two movies on my computer at home."

Kagome all of a sudden felt a little shy. The thought of going to Inuyasha's house. Just the two of them. In his room. She tried to shake the thoughts away from her mind. "That sounds cool!" She responded with a grin. Hiding the sheer panic in her mind.

Inuyasha smiled, blissfully unaware of what he had just done.

As the group were walking out, they caught a glimpse of another demon further ahead. "Is that Koga?" Sango said, squinting her eyes.

Inuyasha groaned, "Unfortunately. Maybe if we are quiet he won't notice us." At that moment. The demon named Koga turned around. His face directly looking at Inuyasha and the group. "Fuck." Inuyasha moaned.

Suddenly out of nowhere, Koga was infront of the groups faces. Kagome was shocked at house fast he was. Koga examined Kagome. "Wow, where did you find this beauty?" He commented, winking at Kagome.

Kagome blushed, more out of awkwardness than anything. But Inuyasha didn't know that.

"Leave her alone stupid wolf boy."

Koga said offended, "Stupid! I'll have you know my grades at my school are top tier. Can't imagine being at a school filled with a bunch of humans you get the same level of education as us demons."

Sango leaned over to Kagome and whispered, "Don't worry, they always have this back and forth." Kagome nodded and continued to listen to the two demons argue.

"You guys went to see the new Marvelous studios film that came out then?" Koga guessed. He once again turned his gaze back to Kagome.

"Yeah and if you don't get out of here. I'll spoil it for you." Inuyasha threatened. Koga put his hands up.

"Woah woah woah! No need to be so drastic. I'm leaving. Got people I need to see. Women I need to impress." He smirked towards Kagome. Which pissed off Inuyasha more. "Anyways, I'm glad I caught you. I was told to give you this." He handed Inuyasha a folded note. "Well my jobs done. I'm off. Bye dog brains." He waved as he sped off so fast, Kagome could barely register it.

Miroku asked curiously, "What's the note Yasha?"

Inuyasha shrugged and began to open it. He started reading the note.

Dear Inuyasha,

I am truly sorry for what I did to you. Please forgive me.

Naraku played games with me and therefore I betrayed you.

I'm sorry for the pain I caused you. Seeing you so happy lately, made me remember the times we were happy together.

The year I spent with you, was the year I was most alive.

Please forgive me.

Kikyo.

Everyone was shocked. "This has to be a joke right?" Inuyasha said holding up the note.

Sango spoke angrily, "Yeah no way she's sorry! Did you hear how she spoke to you when we were last at school."

Inuyasha sighed. Kagome could tell his mind was going crazy and it was. Inuyasha couldn't think straight. Was this really a joke? Or was it real? Was there a chance Naraku manipulated her and made her do the things she did. Or was this another trick?

Kagome uttered, "Inuyasha." His head turned towards her, focusing on her warm eyes. "Inuyasha, I'd love to tell you if she's telling the truth. But really, no one knows apart from her. You should talk to her. Maybe you'd be able to notice if anything was up or if she's being honest with you."

Inuyasha shook his head, "I don't know Kagome. I'll think about it. Suppose with school coming up. I wont have long to think." He began to walk away from the group. Seemingly lost in thought.

Sango approached Kagome and put her arm around her shoulder. "That was good advice Kagome."

The weekend came and went quickly and the group was once again back at school.

Inuyasha had racked his brain over what he was going to do about Kikyo.

He staggered into school, hoping to not get bothered by anyone. Especially Kikyo. He hurried to class and sat in his seat.

"Hi Inuyasha." He heard a voice speak. Tilting his head up he locked eyes with Kikyo.

"Hi." He muttered.

"Did you get the note?" She asked, with a hint of worry in her voice.

Inuyasha nodded, pulling the note from his leather jacket pocket. Kikyo sighed and looked around the room. She seemed to be keeping watch for Naraku. She leaned over and whispered, "I'm truly sorry." And after that sentence. She went to her seat.

The whole ordeal with Kikyo made Inuyasha feel ill. Nothing made sense when it came to Kikyo. He damn well knew he couldn't trust her. Why were her words affecting him so much. Eventually he noticed that a certain someone wasn't in class yet. The teacher walked in and Inuyasha stood out of his chair and walked out of the room. The teacher didn't bother to say anything to him, as Inuyasha stormed out.

'Where the hell are you Kagome?' He thought as he walked around the school.

He pulled out his phone texting her privately.

Inuyasha - Kagome? You at school or no?

He waited and no message came through. He started to get a little worried. So he messaged Sango.

Inuyasha - Sango, did you see Kagome this morning?

Sango - Um no why? Everything okay?

Inuyasha - She's not turned up yet. And I cant get ahold of her. Let me know if she messages you okay?

Sango - Okay ! Let me know too if you figure out where she is.

Inuyasha didn't want to worry about Kagome. He knew there would be some simple explanation to why she wasn't at school. 'Maybe she's sick?' He questioned himself. 'Yeah thats probably it. And she's too tired to reply-' as he turned the corner.

His stomach dropped.

He saw Kagome stood on the stairs. Confronted by three other students.

Ayame, Eri and Kanna. Worst of all, behind them was Naraku.

"Listen, you need to start respecting people!" Eri yelled at Kagome.

"You tell her Eri!" Cheered Ayame.

Kanna said calmly, "You don't deserve to breathe the same air as Naraku."

Inuyasha couldn't stand to hear it anymore, stepping towards them he starting yelling, "What in the HELL do you think you are doing !?" The girls all flinched at Inuyasha's harsh voice. He made it to Kagome. Putting his arm around her protectively.

"What is your problem?" He yelled, getting more angry by the second.

Ayame spoke first, "Naraku was trying to be friends with this low life. And she had the nerve to turn him away?" She started laughing, "I mean who the hell does that!?"

Naraku spoke, "Now my dears. If Kagome wants to make herself an enemy of me, just like Inuyasha is. Then thats her choice to make."

Inuyasha interupted furiously, "What the hell is that supposed to mean! You leave Kagome out of this Naraku. I'm the only one you have the real issue with."

Naraku chuckled menacingly, "This is where you are wrong. Any friend of yours is an enemy of mine. So not just Kagome here. But that stupid idiot Miroku and that dumb bitch Sango." Naraku uttered Inuyasha's friends names, with such a vile sting at the end of his tongue.

"I swear, you better leave Kagome alone or I'll-"

"You'll what!?" Naraku interupted.

"You'll beat me. I have news for you half breed. If you beat me up. The world sees how dangerous Yokai like you are. They see YOU, in your true form. They'll be so disgusted. They'll chuck all you Yokai in a deep dark dungeon."

Inuyasha froze. He never realised it. He felt so stupid for not noticing. Fighting Naraku and beating him. Means Naraku wins. Reputation of Yokai isn't good as it is. To add his name to the list of 'violent' Yokai, was not something he wanted. He looked down at Kagome. She looked so worried as she gazed back at him.

Inuyasha spoke to Kagome, "Cmon Kags. Let's just go." She nodded and they walked away.

Eri and Ayame both pierced, "Where do you think you're GOING!?" They screamed like toddlers having a tantrum.

Inuyasha got to an empty classroom and closed the door behind him and Kagome.

"Sorry you had to deal with that." He said softly.

Kagome came up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist. He felt her tiny hands wrap around him. It felt odd yet also right. Turning round, he hugged her properly. Her hands wrapped around his neck. His head buried into her neck. He could really smell her vanilla-like smell now.

"It'll be okay. You just got to not fight with him or anyone Inuyasha. No matter what." Kagome stated.

Inuyasha shook his head, "I don't want Naraku to win. I don't care though, if he hurts you. I'll be going for him Kagome. I won't hold back."

Kagome hushed inuyasha and hanged her head low.

"I don't want anything bad happening to you." She told him worriedly. Her eyes swimming with fear. He could smell it all on her.

Inuyasha gently released the hug and looked at her dead in the eyes. "You are more important than me Kagome. I'll sort all this don't worry. Just ignore them until I do."

He said, feeling more determined than ever to deal with Naraku for good.