Disclaimer- I don't own Inuyasha
Title- Love Isn't Luxury
Summary-Kagome, a middle-class girl never thought she would be at war with Inuyasha, a rich pretty boy which she met at school. However, neither of them thought they would fall in love either.
Genre- Romance/Humor
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Chapter 31:Was This Suppose To Happen?
Kagome sat on the swing. The seat moved her back and forth, and she felt the nice breeze pushing her hair off her face and letting it fly wildy. She looked up at the sky and studied it. It was clearly, blue. There were only a few clouds floating and some birds flying freely. The warm sun shines with all its might, making the entire day brighten. A beautiful day it is.
Kagome sighed and looked down to her now dirty shoes.
'Why am I here?' she asked herself.
She played back her entire day, starting from this morning. She comes down for breakfast as usual. That's after she finished showering, brushing her teeth, and getting dressed. As she sat down, out of nowhere her mother told her not to attend school. Then Souta agreed. At first, she was confused and said she is. But her mother told her to rest since she's pregnant. At this, Kagome rolled her eyes and said she is only going to be three months barely, she's not 7-9 months yet.
That's when the debating started. It surprised her that she lost. She lost to her mother AND her brother, who was the one who tricked her into staying. How, you may ask. That's one thing she's trying to figure out. Her brother the type of person that likes to play with peoples minds and trick them into doing things. He's a very sly talker. He could be in the debate team and win all battles by himself, but he doesn't want to waste his time as he puts it.
'I'm surrounded by strange people,' she told herself.
Her brother somehow convinced her to stay at home for two weeks. So she didn't attend school today. But instead of staying at home, she came to the park. She needs fresh air and if she's not going to school right now, might as well take advantage.
"God, I'm bored," she mumbled.
"Well we have to change that don't you think," she heard a strong, easy-going voice say.
She jumped a little and turned.
It was a boy . . .well a guy since he looks like her age, chuckling. He has a body of a god. Her attention then went to his upper body and noted that he has beautiful, long, black hair braided in a low pony tail. He has these mesmerizing, crimson eyes, also. And this mark on his forehead. At first, Kagome thought it was a tattoo but she knew better. It was a mark, indicating that he is a demon. A thunder demon.
'A very, HOT thunder demon,' she thought to herself. She stood up to her feet and faced him.
His featured soften and he rubbed the back of his neck in a shy way, "I'm sorry for startling you, in such a way."
Kagome sighed but smiled at him warmly, nonetheless, "It's okay. I shouldn't have reacted like that. I'm so embarrassed now, you must think I'm a scary-cat," she blushed.
The guy smiled. He had to admit she was kind of cute, blushing like that. He walked towards her and extended his hand, "I'm Hiten. And you are?" he said politely.
Kagome pushed a hair strand from her face behind her ear. She extended her own hand and shook his. "I'm Kagome."
Hiten smiled at the strong grip this girl has. A real hand shake from a girl. Not one of those sissy one or shy hand shakes, but a real, firm grip hand shake. "It's nice to met you, Kagome."
They stood in an awkward silence for a moment.
Kagome, finally, breaking it spoke first. "Is there a reason you came to talk to me?"
Hiten was taken back. He was trying to figure out something to say to her first, like he always does with girls. They wait for the guy to speak first, but this girl didn't. He likes it.
"I. . .uh. . .just thought it would be nice to talk with someone," he said lamely. Did he just say 'uh?' He wasn't nervous, was he?
Kagome raised an eyebrow. "Really?" not sounding convinced.
Hiten raised his arms in the air and chuckled. "Okay, okay. I DID want to talk to you, and I was hoping maybe to ask you out sometime," he said, hoping she will.
Kagome thought about it for a moment. Her eyes soften.
'Inuyasha. . .'the name made its way to her mind. She feels like she's betraying him. She loves the damn guy, so how could she go out with another?
'But then again, he is marrying Kikyo. Isn't that like betraying you, too?'
Her conscience came back.
'Yeah, he is. But still. . .'
'You have to get over him.'
'It's impossible because I love him so much.'
'You think I don't know that? I know, but like you said, it's impossible for you two. You can't live your life in misery like this. You have to move on. I know it hurts, but go for it!'
"Kagome?"
Kagome snapped out of her daze and noticed she hasn't answered Hiten's question. He looked at her with a concern look.
"Sorry about that. I just spaced out," she said embarrassed.
Hiten smiled. "It's okay, but you still haven't answered my question, though. Will you go out with me sometime?"
'Go for it!'
Kagome, despite hearing her conscience, shook her head. "I'm sorry Hiten. I'm not someone you would like to go out with."
Hiten was now taken back. She rejected him? He shook his head. "Are you sure?"
Kagome smiled weakly and nodded.
Hiten sighed. "Okay, who is he?"
Kagome blinked. "Who?"
"Kagome, you should of told me you were seeing someone already. I would gotten the hint there," he shrugged.
Kagome shook her head. "I'm not. . .anymore. It's just that. . .I'm just not someone you would want to go out with. I'll be wasting your time," she said.
Hiten took her hand. He smiled when she blushed. "Look, there's something about you that I like and I want to get to know you even more. It's luck that your not seeing someone. So how about it?" He really likes her. She's down-to-earth compare with the other girls he has dated.
Kagome sighed and looked at him pleadingly. Hoping he would just say 'okay' and leave. Yes, she's attracted to him. Who wouldn't? He's HOT! She's a teenager with hormones. But she can' t use him like that. Yes, she should move on. Yes, she should try to forget Inuyasha. But. . .
She can't.
"Sorry," she said.
Hiten sighed and let go of her hand. "Can w hang out as friends, though?"
"Hiten. . ." Kagome sighed.
"Please, Kagome. Look, I really want to get to know you," he pleaded. "Just one date. One."
Kagome shook her head. "You won't give up, would you?"
He shook his head and smiled proudly. "Nope."
Kagome clutched her big sweater. She has been wearing it to school and in public. She bit her lips. She looked at Hiten.
"Do want me to tell you why you shouldn't go out on a date with me?" she said. She knew if she told him, he would judge her.
Hiten nodded. "If you don't have a boyfriend, then what?"
Kagome hesitated a little. "I'm pregnant." There she finally said it.
Hiten blinked. "So?"
Kagome looked at him like he was crazy. "I said I'm PREGNANT. Meaning I'm having a child and you still want to go out with me?"
Hiten shrugged. "Look, I'm not going to be one of those bastards and judge you or say shit about you. Okay, you're pregnant. But that doesn't mean your automatically a bad person."
Kagome rubbed her temples. "You're a very strange person."
Hiten smiled. "How about we go have a coffee at the café shop down the street and we can talk. You can tell me about you and I'll tell you about me. Then I'll give you the decision if you want to go out with me or not?" he suggested.
Kagome took a moment and accepted.
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"You have to be kidding me!" Hiten said in disbelieve. "This Kikyo person must be a real bitch to take your boyfriend away like that," he mumbled.
Kagome sighed. She told him about everything with Inuyasha. Hiten laughed at the pranks they did to each other. He was a real good listener. She likes that. What she likes the most is that, he didn't judge her at all. "Yes, she is. You have no idea how much pain she already caused me."
Hiten shook his head. "A beautiful woman like you should not even suffer like this," he said gently.
Kagome smiled weakly and cleared her throat. "Enough about me. Tell me about yourself."
Hiten took a sip of his coffee and cleared his throat. "There's not much to saw about me," he shrugged.
Kagome hit him on the arm, playfully. "Come on now. I told you my story, now tell me about yourself."
"Well. . .I live with my mom. My father is an alcoholic and left my mom before I was born for this other woman. Don't know what happened to him nor do I care. I work as a mechanic in an auto-shop. I'm majoring in Education in college right, now and that's about it," he said.
"Well, what year are you in college, now?" Kagome ask.
"My first year," he said proudly, puffing his chest out.
Kagome giggled. "What a freshie," she teased.
Hiten frowned. "Hey!"
"So you want to be a school teacher, huh? That's nice."
Hiten shrugged. "Well, I'm not a good dancer like you so I want to teach kids. I like kids. They're easy to torture," he joked.
Kagome giggled.
Hiten raised a brow, "Aren't you suppose to be school, thought?"
"Yeah," Kagome sighed. "But I was told to stay home by my mother and brother."
"Do I want to know?" he asked, already in on how Souta is and how her mother is also.
Kagome shook her head. "Don't even know myself."
Hiten chuckled. "You are surrounded by strange people."
Kagome agreed.
Time passed and the two teens laughed at some stupid jokes, talked about their lives, and just got along.
Hiten offered to take Kagome home, and she accepted.
Once at the front door, they stopped.
Kagome looked down to hr feet. While Hiten was trying to figure out what to say.
"So. . .did you change your mind?" he asked. He really likes her.
Kagome bit her lips. He did seem like a good guy. "Does it bother you?"
"What?" he asked confused.
She pointed to her belly and blushed. "That's I'm pregnant." Hey, she had to ask.
Hiten sighed dramatically. "Kagome, I don't mind. You're a real cool girl and that's all I care about right now. It doesn't bother me. Heck, my mom dated some guys and they didn't mind that she had a son, so why should I? I know what your child will go through, so I don't mind that you're pregnant," he said lifting her chin, so she can look him in the eye. "Tomorrow night?"
Kagome sighed and smiled. "Yes. Thank you, Hiten."
Hiten smiled at her warmly. "No problem. See you at. . .?"
"Eight, sound good?" she suggested.
Hiten nodded. "Good night, Kagome."
"Good night!" she yelled out as he walked away.
She sighed happily. She has a date!
She smiled as she opened the door from her house and walked in.
'Maybe I could move on,' she thought.
"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?" Souta yelled as he saw her come in.
Kagome blinked. "What?"
Souta pointed to the door. "Don't act stupid. I saw. What the hell was that? Who the hell was that?" he continued to yell.
Kagome rolled her eyes. "His name is Hiten and I'm going out with him tomorrow," she explain as she entered the kitchen.
Souta followed her. "You can't go out with a guy. You don't even know him! You're fucking pregnant! Does he even know that?"
Kagome frowned. "What the hell is your problem? Yes, he knows. I told him everything AND he doesn't mind. He grew up without a father and his mother dated, too. He understands. So chillax, kid."
Souta frowned. This wasn't suppose to happen! "You won't go out with him," it sounded like he just gave her an order.
Kagome crossed her arms. "Who the fuck are you to tell me what not or what to do? This is my life! I think I deserve to move on for what happened," now she had tears in her eyes.
Souta mentally groaned. Great! "Does he know you're mated to someone?" he asked.
Kagome froze. She forgot to tell him that part. She sighed. "No, but I'll tell him."
Souta shook his head. "Don't."
Kagome fist her hands. "Souta! I have the fuckin right to go out. Inuyasha's marrying Kikyo, so I deserve to at least try to live without him. It's impossible!" she yelled as she ran up stairs to her room.
Souta sighed. If you only knew sis, if you only new."
Moments passed, when Souta finally moved to the living room and grabbed his cell.
"Hello?"
"Inuyasha," he said gently. He knows this is going to hurt him.
"Sup, squirt," he greeted.
"You're not going to like this," he sighed.
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"Oh my god! That was funny!" Kagome laughed, as she and Hiten walked out of the theater, hand and hand.
"I know. God that was hilarious!" he laughed as well.
People looked at them like they were crazy. Who the hell laughs in a horror movie?
"I have to rent Pulse for my brother to see it when it comes out on video," Kagome said.
Hiten pointed across the street to a little restaurant. "Wanna eat there?" he asked.
Kagome looked where he pointed. It was an Italian restaurant. She shrugged. "Sure, as long as I eat cause I'm starving as hell."
Hiten chuckled as he shook his head. He likes how she speaks her mind.
Unknown to them, a pair of amber eyes watched them angrily and followed them as they entered the restaurant.
The couple took their seats and waited for the waiter to come.
"Wow, this place is nice. I'm surprise it's not considered a fancy restaurant," Kagome said as she studied the place.
"Hey, it's cheap and the food is good. So fancy or not, I don't care," Hiten said with hands raised.
Kagome giggled. "Good point."
The waiter came and asked what they would like to order.
"I'll take a mostaccioli, please" Hiten said and looked at Kagome.
She looked intensely at the menu until her eyes lit up. "I'll have a breaded steak with extra mozzarella cheese please," she said with a smile.
The waiter nodded and left them alone.
Kagome turned her attention to Hiten, who looked red from trying not to laugh but failed.
"What?" Kagome asked curiously.
"I have never met a woman who has a bigger appetite then me. I could never finish a breaded steak. You're the first girl who ordered something with meat than a measly salad," he said with a smile.
Kagome blushed but smiled, nonetheless. "Well I am, after all, eating for two."
Hiten nodded as his gaze lowered to her tummy. "How many now?"
"About to be three months in about two weeks," she said sadly.
"It'll be fine. Believe me. I just met you, but I know a survivor when I see one," he said, bringing more confidence to her.
Kagome smiled. "Um. . .I'll be right back. . .I have to go to the bathroom," she said as she excused herself.
Hiten watched her go and when she disappeared he sighed. He finally found someone great. But he frowned when he noticed that she is mated. He saw the mark when she took her sweater off yesterday at the café. How could a demon leave his mate alone and with child, he wondered. But right now he'll give her time to tell him about the mark and enjoy what the little time he has left with her. He can't have her and he knew that.
Kagome washed her hands as she finished using the bathroom. She heard the door behind her open but didn't bother to see who entered, since this is a bathroom. She reached for a paper towel and dried her hands well. She gasped when she turned around to see who was standing before her.
"What are you doing here?" she whispered. Her heart pounding rapidly.
Inuyasha growled and kept his frown, for he did not like her being with another man.
"What are you doing?" he said dangerously low.
She gulped. 'Why am I scared?' she thought. She frowned and crossed her arms.
"Why should I explain myself to you?" she said not to gently.
Inuyasha snarled at her answer. "Bitch, you are not see him again. Come on. I'll take you home now," he demanded.
Kagome walked up to him and slapped him hard. She was angry.
'How dare he!' she screamed in her mind.
Inuyasha pushed her against the wall and smashed his body against her's, but not too rough, remembering about his pup.
"Kagome," he growled.
Kagome glared at him. "I'm not going anywhere, Inuyasha. I'm in a date with Hiten and that's that. So why don't you just go back to Kikyo. I bet her bed is empty without you," she snarled. She could feel tears forming in her eyes.
Inuyasha sighed, and laid his head on her shoulder, nuzzling it. How can he be so mad at her when she herself doesn't know about Kikyo? She didn't know.
"But did you have to be with someone else?" he whispered against her skin. Silently pleased, when he felt her shudder.
Kagome closed er eyes. "I want to move on," she said weakly. "I want to forget."
"Kagome. . ."
"No, Inu! How can you expect me to be happy when you with Kikyo?" she asked.
Inuyasha pulled his head up and faced her. How has it been when he looked in her beautiful, blue eyes and got lost in them?
"I'm not marrying her, Kagome," he breathed out.
Kagome's eyes grew wide. "What?" Was she hearing right?
Inuyasha chuckled at her stupidity. "I said, wench, I'm free from the bitch and I want you back. I need you back with me and I'll be damn to let you be in some other guys arms," he said with a small smile. He wrapped his arms around her waist.
Kagome stood in awe. "H-h-how?"
"She, like you said, did blackmail me. Well. . .her father did. He was threatening your life and I couldn't bear with myself to know that something would happen to you because of me," he whispered.
She stood quiet for him to continue. Silently doing a little cheer in her mind for being half right. She thought Kikyo was blackmailing him.
He explained to her about his father, the affair, blackmails, Sesshomaru being a scary ass bastard with his connections, Kikyo being pregnant with Jakotsu's child, and etc.
Kagome stood quiet for a moment and shook her head. She pushed Inuyasha slightly.
Inuyasha looked at her confused. "Kagome?"
"I can't," she whispered.
"What?" now he was confused.
Kagome bit her lips. "Inuyasha, who else knew about this?"
"Er. . .uh. ." he struggled to let her know.
"Inuyasha," she glared at him.
Inuyasha sighed. "Everyone."
Kagome nodded. "Everyone knew except me." Tears ran down her cheek.
Inuyasha wiped them away quickly. "Kagome, don't cry. Please, no more crying," he pleaded.
"I was suffering all this time when everyone knew about this!" she yelled.
"But I did this for you," he retorted.
Kagome laughed. "Me? Me? You asshole! I was here crying my fucking soul and you all happy for getting rid of Kikyo!"
Inuyasha stood quiet.
"When was I suppose to know?" she questioned.
"In two weeks," he sighed. "I wanted time to tell you and surprise you."
"Two weeks! Is that the reason I was to stay home?" she said angrily.
"I didn't want you to know about Kikyo cause the whole school knows and someone might talk about it and then what fun would that be if I can't tell you," he explained.
"You're the most stupidest person I have ever met!" she can't believe this.
"Kagome, please, I'm sorry. But I really miss you. I still lo-"
"Shut up! I don't want to hear it!" she covered her ears with her hands.
"Kagome! Please!" Inuyasha desperately tried to calm her. 'This wasn't suppose to happen!' he thought.
"No!" she continued to yell. Tears running down her face.
He managed to grab her hands and place them on top of her head. "GOD DAMMIT WOMAN! I STILL LOVE YOU! DO YOU HEAR ME? I LOVE YOU!" he yelled as he roughly pressed his lips against her own. Despite her whimpers and cried, he shoved his tongue into her mouth forcefully. He licked everything he didn't for the past weeks. He kissed her with desperation and anger.
Kagome tried to control herself. She tried to push him away. Tears ran down her cheeks faster and header than ever. They can't. No!
But her body didn't listen. She stopped struggling. She kissed back. Massaging her own tongue against his, hearing him moan, made her shiver.
He brought her arms around his neck and wrapped her waist, kissing her softly now. He couldn't help but laugh mentally because something similar like this happened when they were at the boat to Hawaii.
He kissed her until they were both out of breathe.
He laid his forehead against her's. They both panted softly. Holding each other. Breathing at the same pace. Both of their hearts pounding.
"We can't," Kagome whispered.
Inuyasha looked at her, shocked.
Kagome looked him in the eye and saw pain and betrayal in them.
"It's him, isn't it?" he whispered angrily, referring to Hiten.
Kagome sighed.
"Kagome, answer me when I'm questioning you," his voice growing louder.
Kagome shook her head. "It's not," she said quietly.
"Then? What is it?" he asked, desperately.
"Life," she whispered.
"What?"
Kagome shook her head. "You don't see it, don't you? Everytime we get close or when we think we're going to be happy, something bad happens! I can't suffer anymore, Inuyasha! I can't!"
Inuyasha hold her tighter to him. "Please don't, Kagome. I'm begging you. Don't do this," he pleaded softly. He could feel tears running down his cheeks as well.
Kagome cried, too. "I'm sorry, but I can't. I can't bare anymore. How long until we have another problem to break us apart? How long until we suffer again and again? And I can't let my, OUR child suffer, either, Inuyasha."
"I'll protect you. I will. Anything, but please don't end this," he cried. He buried his face into the crook of her neck. He kissed her there. He kissed her to the mark he made, when they first made love. He bit his lip as he let out a sob. "Don't," he whispered.
"Inuyasha. . ."she desperately prayed for God to help her find the words.
"Kikyo won't do anything. I made sure of that. Bankotsu already hired a real badass lawyer to help Jakotsu claim the child with full custody once it's born. Mr. Hama won't do anything to you or the pup. We'll be happy. Please, we will. I'll hire bodyguard to stand around the whole house if I have to, but please. . .Kagome . .don't do this," he sobbed as he hold her as close as he can without hurting the pup.
Kagome pulled him closer to her and kissed the top of his head and ears. "I need time," she whispered into his ear. "That's all I'm asking. I just need time."
As much as he didn't want to, Inuyasha nodded and pulled away from her slowly. He cupped her cheeks with both hands and wiped the tears away. He stood there for a minute, studying her features. Trying to remember what he has forgotten and what he missed.
'She's so beautiful,' he told himself.
"I'll be waiting for you," he whispered and leaned in to kiss her.
Kagome closed her eyes to prepare herself, but sighed in disappointment when he just kissed her cheek instead of her lips like she yearned for.
And then he left.
Leaving her alone.
She quickly got up and cleaned herself up.
She got out of the bathroom and walked to the table Hiten waited for.
"Kagome, where have you been? It's been an hour. I thought you left," Hiten said worriedly.
Kagome sat down and sighed. She looked up at the boy infront of her. He was too nice for her. He doesn't deserve this.
Hiten frowned when he saw her red, puffy eyes. She was crying. "What happened? Did someone hurt you?" he asked angrily.
Kagome shook her head. She took his hand and sighed.
"We need to talk."
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Hi! Yes, I know some of you guys hate me now, but believe me when I say in the end you will be happy.
Well hope you enjoyed the chapter!
Question of the Day- How much suffering can you take for the one you love?
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Hana