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-vQ*
After lunch, the group headed for the mall exit.
Kagome looked back and noticed Sango's face was glued to her phone in shock.
"What's the matter?" Kagome asked.
"T-T-Tommy Cocaine." She suttered.
"What about him?!" Kagome asked ecstatically.
"He's doing a pop up show...right here in Tokyo. For FREE!"
Kagome gasped and turned to Koga, who was seemingly confused. "We're huge fans of Tommy Cocaine!"
Koga chuckled. "I see." He grinned, that charming fang revealing grin.
Kagome smiled in adoration. He was so nice to be around.
"Do you guys want to go with us?" Sango asked.
"Sorry, we have some work to catch up on before we can head home. We're happy to drop you off anywhere you want." Koga responded apologetically.
"Can you take us to my house?" Sango looked up at Ginta. "You're free to drop by anytime, once you know my address."
"S-sure thing." Ginta said with a blush kissed face.
"Alright, Sango. How far do you live from here?"
"About 15 blocks. I've walked here often. Great exercise."
Kagome sighed. 'She walks so fast.'
Koga stretched. "Alright, let's go."
The ladies followed behind as Koga and Ginta smoothly walked, both wearing jeans and expensive blazers. They were in awe, and inspired, being in the company of wealthy men.
"Hey, Sango. I never asked you: what are your goals?"
"Well...after Kohaku goes off to college, I plan on starting a line of workout clothing. Our boss promised us shelf space whenever we're ready."
"Wow!" Koga said, amazed. "You two are something else. If you ladies need any help or support, let me know. I believe in you." He looked back and winked.
Kagome smiled. She knew he was very wealthy, and probably knew a lot of wealthy people. 'This might be my big break.' She thought. Not only did she find a friend, but someone who could help with her dream.
They got into the car and headed towards Sango's house.
"This it?" Koga asked as he pulled up to a brown house with a large white fence.
"Yes."
They all got out and the guys walked them to the front door.
"Call me later, Sango. Have a good time." Ginta said as he gently grasped her hand.
"I already had a good time." She replied with a flirtatious grin.
Koga rolled his eyes.
"Hey, Kagome. If ya need a ride back from the concert, call me."
Kagome nodded. "We probably will. Inuyasha isn't gonna be picking us up." She said in a disgruntled tone.
"Just try to enjoy yourself at the show, alright?"
Kagome nodded. "Thank you for everything. Today was fun."
Koga smirked. "It was nice to see you smile. You've been doing nothing but frowning since I met you."
Kagome sighed. If only he knew.
She was hoping the concert would help her continue to smile.
Tommy Cocaine is a trap/pop fusion artist. Kagome and Sango has been following his career since seeing his talent show performance online. He makes his own beats, records himself and makes millions independently. He has replied to several of their messages and posts. He even mailed them shirts and a "For My Fans" DVD of exclusive footage from his career.
"So how was shopping with Ginta?" Kagome asked curiously as Sango set her bags down.
"He is amazing. He has such a great sense of style. He helped me pick out a lot of stuff. I even got you a few things I know you're going to love." Sango excitedly handed Kagome a bag.
Kagome was so grateful. Sango always thought of her. She wished she didn't keep so many secrets from Sango. 'I don't deserve a friend like her.'
"Thank you so much. I love you!"
Sango hugged Kagome. "I love you too." She pulled away and smiled.
"We have 4 hours until the show. Do you still keep your forever VIP card in your wallet?"
Kagome nodded.
The forever VIP cards were given to 4 fans. Kagome and Sango won them in a video contest.
As the girls got ready for the concert, Koga and Ginta were at their grandfather's. Grandfather Sasaki was amongst one of the most powerful and influential demons in Japan. He said jump, and nearly everyone would say 'how high?' There were only few of greater power than him within the entire class="Apple-converted-space" The entire Sasaki name came with a hedge of protection from the police and government, for most activities. Koga and his small sub-class pack were second ranking in their entire tribe.
"So somebody broke in one of the warehouses? How much did they take?" Koga asked.
"They didn't take anything. They left flowers and ran out."
"I know who did this. Ginta. Stay here."
"But—"
"I'll be safe. I don't even need my gun."
"O-okay."
Koga took a short drive up the hill from his grandfather's mansion. He got out and knocked harshly on the door of a significantly smaller house.
"Ayame. Ayame." He called between the knocks.
A bashful wolf girl answered the door.
"Hi, Koga."
"Ayame," he began with a sigh, as he leaned his forearm on her doorpost. "You have to stop doing this weird shit for my attention."
"But we're supposed to be married! You promised me—"
"Sweetie, we were just kids."
"Wolves mate for life, Koga!"
Koga sighed. "We're not mated—"
"I can't believe you would break my heart." She cried. "I've loved you for so long."
"Ayame I—"
"I won't be bothering you anymore." She went to slam her door when Koga placed his foot in the way.
"Listen. I was very young. I've changed so much since then. I'm not sure I'm even ready to get married. Please forgive me."
Ayame sighed and sniffled. "I understand, but I've watched you from afar, and I like who you are now. Maybe you'll like me too one day."
Koga shrugged. "Who knows?"
1 AM, after the concert...
Kagome called Koga and asked him to take them to a drive thru. They were high and had the munchies.
"Did you hear what that girl said?"
"No, what'd she say?" Kagome asked Sango.
"She said 'is that their pimp?' Do we look like cheap hookers?!"
Koga and Ginta laughed.
"You two are absolute angels. Two goddesses that should be driven around in luxury." Koga commented.
Ginta nodded emphatically.
Kagome and Sango blushed.
"So, how was the concert?" Koga asked as he began to drive off.
"Oh, it was great. Tommy kissed my hand!" Kagome exclaimed excitedly.
Sango giggled as she rolled a blunt in the back seat. "Yeah you almost fainted."
Kagome laughed as she checked her phone, only for her smile to fade.
"I just wish he would talk to me." She said in a quiet voice.
"Who? Your boyfriend?" Koga asked.
Kagome sighed. "He's away at Kimchi Lodge and hasn't responded to a single one of my texts. I just want to know that he's okay."
"Kimchi Lodge is closed, babygirl." Koga informed as they pulled into the drive thru. "For renovation, I believe." He turned back. "Hey, Ginta. What did Hakkaku's sister in law say about Kimchi Lodge last week?"
"Huh? Oh something about wanting to go there to play paintball but it would be closed until next month."
"Well then where the hell did Inuyasha go?" Sango asked in a frustrated tone. "I told you he was no good! That damn scum—"
"Sango...it's okay. I'll get to the bottom of it."
Koga looked around awkwardly and sighed. "So...are we getting food?"
Kagome nodded. "Let's not ruin a great night!" She reached out to hand Koga some money. "Sango and I want number 3's."
Koga raised an eyebrow. "What's the money for?"
"Uh...the food? You're rich and buy everything for us! Let me pay."
"Uh...if I'm rich...why would I take your money?" He smirked.
"Yeah, Kagome. What the heck?" Sango called out as she lit the blunt.
Kagome began to pout when Koga poked at her and made her giggle.
"Lighten up, Kagome. Munchies are on me."
Koga ordered food for everyone and they parked in an empty lot. They smoked and ate in enjoyment.
The girls were having so much fun, they didn't want it to end.
"So...where to now?" Ginta asked.
Kagome shrugged.
"I don't want to go home yet. This is too much fun." Sango said.
"Hmm...you...wanna come back to my place?" Koga suggested.
Ginta was wide eyed and flabbergasted. Did Koga just...invite them over? What would the girls think of that?
"I'm down. What about you, Kagome?"
"Mhm. I'll come too."
"Cool." Koga drove to his estate and the girls gasped in awe as they pulled up to the golden gate with a wolf insignia. Beyond it, they could see immeasurable amounts of land and a mansion that looked like a castle.
"Oh my god. You really are rich!" Sango exclaimed.
"This is a beautiful mansion!" Kagome complimented. "I can't wait to see the inside."
"It may take awhile to tour the entire place. Sometimes I don't see Koga for days." Ginta remarked.
"This was my father's home. I just inherited it." Koga stated as he parked in the driveway alongside many other luxurious cars.
The girls sheepishly got out of the car and followed the guys to the front door.
It was a large red door with a knocker in the mouth of a carved wolf's head.
"Uh. Before we go inside, I should let you ladies know...I have actual wolves."
"Do they...bite?" Kagome asked nervously.
Koga shook his head. "They're pretty docile. They just eat and sleep."
"But Koga...they're human girls. We've never brought human girls over." Ginta said worriedly. "We've never brought girls here at all."
"Are you serious?"
Koga unlocked the door and shrugged. "I don't trust just anybody."
Kagome and Sango entered the house and their jaws dropped. Koga led them to the foyer where the wolves were resting on a long red sofa. There was a large indoor waterfall decorated with a golden wolf.
"Your house is absolutely beautiful." Kagome said.
"Thank you. My parents put a lot of time and effort into the decor, so I stayed true to their style."
"Can I show Sango the library?" Ginta asked.
"Yeah. I'm sure she'll love it."
The two went off and Kagome apprehensively stood in the entrance, worried about the wolves.
"It's alright. I promise." Koga reassured as he extended a hand.
Kagome followed him to the sofa and they sat next to the wolves.
Koga lovingly petted his wolves as Kagome smirked. She was still stressed out about her situation with Inuyasha.
"Talk to me. What's on your mind?"
"I just can't figure out why Inuyasha would lie to me about where he went. Do you think he was just avoiding me for the weekend? Maybe he didn't want to see me." She deduced sadly.
"Why wouldn't he want to see you? I enjoy your company."
"I don't know. Sometimes he tells me I'm annoying."
Koga sighed. He didn't know how to comfort Kagome. He knew the game, he knew how men were. He knew for sure Inuyasha was cheating. At the same time, he knew how women were. You can't tell them anything about the person they love.
It was truly a dilemma. Quite frankly, he wasn't sure why he cared so deeply. He couldn't understand why this girl tugged at his heart strings so much. He hardly knew her, but deep down, he knew she was a good woman. He knew she was good natured and pure hearted.
"Hey, you wanna hear a funny story?"
Kagome shrugged. "Sure."
"Want some wine?" He asked as he stood.
She nodded.
Koga stood, leaving Kagome in an awkward staring match with the wolves.
They looked at her intently before lying down and closing their eyes. They were just as harmless as Koga promised.
Upstairs...
"...and all he does is yell and treat her like garbage. I wish she would leave him and move on."
"It's hard to tell someone to leave the person they love. I had that problem last year. Koga kept trying to tell me that my ex was no good, and only using me, but I didn't listen. I had to find out the hard way. Maybe Kagome needs to learn the hard way too."
Sango sighed. "Maybe." She screwed her mouth to the side. "Hey, you know? Kagome and Koga seem pretty friendly."
"Koga is always friendly with women. He isn't the relationship type. He's honest and respectful, but his only interests are money and sex."
"Do you think he's trying to sleep with Kagome?"
He shook his head. "Koga doesn't like human girls. For some reason, he's just got a soft spot for Kagome. I've never seen him like this with a girl before."
"Maybe he likes her and he's just in denial."
"That would put an interesting twist on things!" Ginta chuckled. "Wanna see the game room?"
"Definitely."
Back downstairs...
"So when I was 11, I told this girl Ayame I would marry her, and she's been stalking me ever since."
"Stalking you?! Isn't that dangerous?"
He shook his head as he poured himself another glass of wine. "She's pretty shy. She just does weird and creepy things for my attention...like the warehouse situation."
"You don't like her?"
"Not enough to marry her. I'm not equipped for marriage. I can't even bring myself to date anyone. I find a lady, we have a good time, I go about my business."
"So...you only care about sex?"
Koga sighed. He imagined what a pervert he must have sounded like to Kagome. "The women I encounter want money and status. I have to protect myself, my business and my family. I can't get too close." He smiled. "You're a special case. I consider you a good friend."
She smiled. "I like being your friend." Kagome yawned. "Sorry. I'm really tired."
"You're welcome to spend the night. You can sleep in my room."
"That's so nice of you. Are you sure?"
He nodded. "If you go home, you'll probably lay in bed and sulk."
Kagome laughed. "You're right. I don't think I would be able to sleep. I've been thinking too much about Inuyasha. He won't even reply to my messages."
"Just relax, okay? He isn't worth the aggravation. You're beautiful, smart, ambitious, kind, and if he isn't going to appreciate all of that, you don't need him."
Kagome smiled. "Thank you so much."
Koga showed Kagome to his bedroom and texted Ginta to bring Sango down as well.
Kagome sat on the California King sized bed and reached into her purse for a tank and shorts that she always carried with her just in case.
"You even sleep like a king!" Sango exclaimed as she sat on a couch in the corner. Ginta sat beside her and rolled up another blunt.
"I um...just need to change." Kagome said.
Koga pointed behind her. "That's the bathroom."
"So what did you two do?" Sango asked Koga after Kagome entered the bathroom.
"We got wine drunk and talked about how much relationships suck."
Sango smiled and rolled her eyes. She wondered if those two were really too stupid to see how great they would be together.
Kagome came out the bathroom and got right under the covers, ignoring everyone else.
Sango jumped on the bed. "Kagomeeee. Are you okay?"
Kagome nodded. "I'm fine. Just exhausted. I haven't stayed up past 2AM in a long time."
"You don't want to smoke?"
"Mm mm. I'm too sleepy." She turned over. "Night."
Sango looked at Ginta awkwardly as Koga left the room to answer his phone.
"Let's go downstairs and let her sleep." He said softly.
Sango agreed and followed. She knew Kagome was very upset and figured a good nights rest in an expensive and comfy bed was just what she needed.
Ginta led Sango to the foyer where they smoked. Koga joined them after their smoke session.
"Hey, Ginta. Hakkaku wants us to meet him at the 8th district warehouse."
"Now?"
"Yeah. He said it's important."
"W-well why did he call you and not me?"
Koga shrugged. "Ask him when we see him. C'mon. Sango will be fine. I put the wolves in their room, and there's food and snacks in the kitchen."
Sango yawned. "I think I wanna go to bed, too."
"Let me just bring her upstairs and we can go."
"Cool. I'll start the car."
At the warehouse...
"Hey hey! Glad you guys showed up finally."
"Sorry. We had company."
"Company? At the house?" Hakkaku raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah. Koga invited two cute human girls over. They're really nice. Sango is incredible and she—"
"Hang on a second. Did you say...human girls?"
"Yes. They're still at the house."
"I'm sorry—you left 2 human girls at the house? Koga, what the hell?" Hakkaku questioned, utterly shocked.
"It's alright, they're great girls." Ginta reassured.
"So what's this all about anyway?" Koga asked, ignoring their conversation as he looked at the strange crates behind Hakkaku.
"It's about a new drug I want us to test market." He opened a crate and took out two grey pebble shaped tablets. "These are dragon scales."
"Ooh." Ginta's eyes lit up. "Tell us more about it."
"It's a cocktail drug. Kind of like cocaine mixed with acid. It makes the effects of the cocaine last longer and takes away the neurotic and impulsive side effects."
"Ah, sounds promising. We need to hit up some parties and see how our consumers like it."
"Can I try one?" Ginta asked.
"Uh...sure." Hakkaku handed one to his twin.
Koga watched intently as Ginta let the tablet dissolve on his tongue.
"How's the newborn?" Koga asked Hakkaku.
"She's fantastic! Such a big eater. She's been sucking on Yuka way more than I'm allowed to."
Koga rolled his eyes. "I don't need to imagine you with a mouth full of milk tits."
Hakkaku laughed. "So...you gonna tell me about these human girls or—"
Koga rolled his eyes and turned his attention to Ginta. "How you feeling?"
"I feel great! This may be the best high I've experienced in awhile."
"Very nice. Looks like your concoction is gonna be a success." Koga said to Hakkaku.
5:30 AM...
Koga drove back to his estate with Ginta lying in the back seat.
"Hey Koga..."
"What's up?"
"Do you think Hakkaku hates me?"
Koga squinted an eye. "What? Why?"
"You know why...It's my fault mom and dad are gone."
"It's not your fault. You were just a kid. Try not to continue to traumatize yourself. He doesn't hate you one bit. He just has a family now, so he's distant."
"Hmm...okay."
"This is why I tell you to lay off the drugs sometimes. You're thinking to damn much."
6:30 AM...
Koga and Ginta were in the living room counting large amounts of cash when Sango poked her head into the entry way.
"Hey, Sango." They both said without turning around.
"How did you—"
"We're wolf demons. We recognized your scent."
"Oh." She giggled. "Right."
"You can come in." Koga welcomed.
"A-are you sure?"
"It's fine. Come." He reassured.
Sango entered the living room and noticed more piles of money. She also noticed guns on the table. She wasn't scared, but she started to wonder what exactly she and Kagome were getting themselves into. Ginta and Koga were very nice, but were they dangerous? Did they kill people? Would they wind up in jail before she could really get to know them?
"What are you doing up so early?" Ginta asked.
"I have insomnia. It's pretty bad."
"I have insomnia too." Ginta responded.
"What about Kagome?" Koga asked as he placed a pile of money on the leather sofa.
"She'll sleep all day if you let her."
Koga shrugged. "She can sleep as long as she wants."
"I have work in a few hours."
"You work 6 days at TFP?"
"No, I work a second job at an antique shop."
"They don't pay enough at the old gig?" Koga asked.
"Well, the pay is decent. I just want to have a surplus so I can make sure Kohaku doesn't have a hard time in college. Do you have any idea how many times Kagome had to spot me cash and feed me in my freshman year? I don't want him to endure that."
Ginta and Koga looked at each other.
"I got this." Ginta said. He walked up to Sango and handed her $5,000. "How's this?"
Sango's eyes widened. "I-I can't accept this. You've already done so much for us."
Koga shook his head in contest. "It's alright. Take it. As you can see, we have a bit more."
"A bit?! This looks like a million dollars!"
"Oh, no. It's nearly a quarter of a million. Just under $220,000." Koga informed.
"Oh. Well. I see." She sighed. "Thank you..." She trailed off, watching them continue to count their money. "Okay, I know a few drug dealers. They live in small apartments, their parent's houses or with roommates. I know there are um...drug lords...I just..."
Koga laughed. "Sango, any drugs you've bought, I'm more than sure they came from us."
"Really?"
"The Sasaki Tribe controls all of the drug supply in Japan. It's been like this for 400 years." Ginta explained.
"H-how?" Sango continued her questioning.
"You understand the demon hierarchy, right? There are the political figures, government officials, and then us. We have the support of the police and government. After us, there are tycoons and socialites." Koga replied.
"And within the wolf tribes, we have sub-classes as well. Under our grandfather, we are the highest ranking pack, thanks to Koga, of course. He's the prince of wolves."
"A prince, huh? That's impressive."
Koga chuckled. "Well it isn't exactly literal. Believe me, I'm no prince."
"Who else is in your pack?"
"Just us and Hakkaku."
"What? I always thought packs included 10 or more wolves."
"They normally do, but Koga jumped the ranks when he became our leader at 12. He follows a different protocol."
Koga shrugged. "I've got the world on my shoulders. It's just one of the many hats I wear."
"Well...what else do you guys do? I-I mean aside from uh...this." Sango laughed.
"I own a restaurant and 3 night clubs. A few stocks and bonds. I just opened a convenience store a coupla miles from here. Not to mention, the hefty inheritance I received."
Sango looked at Koga with her mouth hanging open, then turned to Ginta. "What about you?"
"Uh...I opened a daycare center a few years ago. I've flipped some houses with Hakkaku. I own a Wacdnald's in Shinjuku." He shrugged. "I also had an inheritance. Hakkaku and I got half of whatever was left after the fire."
"What fire?"
"Um..." Ginta began to get nervous. It was difficult to tell the story.
"Why don't we save that long ass story for another day?" Koga suggested. "How about breakfast?"
Sango nodded. "I could go for some."
"I'll cook for you." Ginta suggested as he grasped Sango's hand. "Let's go to the kitchen."
In the kitchen...45 minutes later.
"Wow, you didn't tell me you can cook!"
"Well somebody's gotta feed me. I live alone."
"Y-you don't live here?"
"Nah. I used to when I was a kid. I live in a flat in Shinjuku. You should come by sometime...I-if you want."
Sango nodded with her mouth full.
"Um...not to pry but...why didn't you want to talk about that fire?"
"It's a...very cringeworthy story. I'm afraid it might even scare you away."
"More than the drugs and guns?"
He shrugged. "It's happened before. I promise I will tell you someday."
3:30 PM...
Kagome had just woken up and searched the house for anyone she could find. After 20 minutes, she found Koga in the library looking out the window.
"Hey sleepyhead." He grinned at her.
"Hi, sorry about taking over your bed all day."
"It's no big deal. I didn't plan on getting much sleep anyway."
"Where's Sango?"
He shrugged. "She left with Ginta 2 hours ago. She told me to ask you to wait for her here and she would be back tonight."
"Tonight? You don't feel like we're imposing on you?"
"Not at all! Stay as long as you want. This house is always so quiet. It's actually nice to have people here for a change."
"In that case. I'd like to shower and change my clothes."
"Feel free to use my shower and raid my closet if you want."
"Thank you. I'll be out soon."
Koga watched as she walked away. The shorts and shirt she had on were snug and hugged her curves nicely.
He shook his head. "I can't believe I find a human girl attractive."
1 hour later, in the kitchen...
"So...Inuyasha got back to me."
"Bout time. What'd he say?"
"He said 'sorry babe there was a party at the lodge. I got drunk and my phone was on silent. Totally didn't expect you to text me. Be home tomorrow. I love you' and he put a heart emoji."
Koga rolled his eyes. "Right. The lodge. When is he gonna admit to lying?"
Kagome frowned. She didn't want to believe Inuyasha was lying about his whereabouts, but upon a quick web search, she found out the lodge really was closed after all. So where was he? And what was he doing?
Inuyasha's apartment...
"Mmm...oh fuck. I'm gonna cum!"
"Fuck...me too."
Inuyasha released himself inside the girl and laid next to her. "That was pretty hot."
The girl nodded. "Inuyasha...I don't want to go home so soon. Can I stay another day?"
"Hell no. I have a girlfriend. She'll kill me."
"Fuck her! You have me. I'm tired of being a secret. I'm going to tell Kagome about us."
Inuyasha grabbed her throat. "First. The fuck. Of all. You're not. Secondly. You don't do shit for me except give me pussy. I don't need you!"
The girl pushed him away as tears ran down her cheeks. "You treat me terribly."
"Yet you keep coming back." He said as he put his arms behind his head.
"Because I love you! I want to be with you!"
"It ain't gonna happen, so just deal with it!"
Back at Koga's...
Sango and Ginta finally returned, only to find Kagome in the living room watching TV and Koga fast asleep beside her.
"He finally crashed, huh?" Ginta said with a smile.
"Yeah, right in the middle of the movie." Kagome smiled back. "Where did you two go?"
"We just drove around and stopped for some lunch. Did you eat yet?" Ginta asked.
Kagome nodded. "Koga made me a really delicious meal."
"Koga studied culinary arts. He always had a knack for cooking. He taught me everything I know."
"He never told me that. Come to think of it, Koga doesn't tell me much about himself."
"That's just how he is. I'm sure he'll open up more once he's used to you." Ginta reassured.
Later that night...
Kagome was sitting in her bathtub when Koga called her.
"Hi, you miss me already?" She said with a smirk.
"You left a hair tie in my bathroom. I just wanted to say thanks. It's in my hair right now."
Kagome laughed. "Well...you're welcome."
"What are you up to?"
"I'm...just taking a bath."
"Ah, sorry to interrupt."
"Oh, no. It's fine. I was just about to get out." She said as she stood and wrapped herself in a towel. "What are you up to?"
"I was about to go meet a friend."
"I thought you didn't have friends."
He chuckled. "Not that kind of friend. A lady friend, specifically."
"So...you're going to hook up with someone?"
"Hey, Hey. She invited me over for a nightcap. I can't guarantee there will be sex. I'm hoping for it, but not expecting it."
Kagome rolled her eyes. "I hope you aren't leading girls on."
"Nothing of the sort. They all know where my head is at, and it's usually between their legs or on their pillow."
"Koga!"
He laughed. "Are you mad at me?"
"No, I can't be. If you're being honest with these women, I can't judge you."
"Hey, you know something, babygirl? The lady I'm about to see might get a little jealous when she smells your scent from your hair tie."
"I'm...not sure how to take that." She laughed nervously.
He laughed as well. "Call me tomorrow?"
"Won't I see you when I go back to work?"
"No, I'll be on the other side of town handling business. You may not bump into me for awhile."
"Well...I will definitely give you a call, and maybe if you're free we can hang out again."
"I will always make time for you. Just give me a ring."
Kagome smiled. "See you soon."