Disclaimer: I do not own Devil Does Exist or Devil Beside You - the manga and drama that this story is based on.
The Joke's On You
Chapter Seven: Sanctuary
Sw33t-Sorrows
For some reason, Kagome felt like today was going to be very eventful. She didn't know why though.
"Are you alright, dear?" Hitomi asked her daughter as they ate breakfast.
"Yes, Kagome, are you alright?" Inuyasha smirked at her as he asked her this question, recalling the bathroom incident from the other day. Kagome blushed furiously before nodding her head. Why that little poohead. I'll get him back, but how? Inuyasha's clever...almost too clever. Hmm, I'll get him when the opportunity comes. Just you wait, Inuyasha! I'll get my revenge. "Hey, you done yet? Let's go." Kagome could tell Inuyasha didn't want to walk to school with her. Kagome frowned as she got up from the table. "Bye Auntie," Inuyasha said before opening the front door. "I promise I'll take good care of Kagome for you."
"Bye Mom." The said girl kissed her mother goodbye and ignored her older brother's comment. He kissed me yesterday, and now he reverts back to his old self. Maybe it was the fever talking? However, she completely forgot about that idea as soon as she stepped out the door. For Inuyasha had almost immediately took hold of her hand as soon as she closed the door. "What are you doing?"
"What?"
"What if someone sees?" Kagome said, although she didn't exactly want to let go, she didn't want to risk anyone finding out.
"I'll just tell them you have a health condition where you forget everything."
"You mean Dementia?"
"Sure, whatever. And I'll tell them that if I don't hold your hand, you might do something stupid like run out onto the street."
"Come on, like anyone will believe that."
"Do I care?" Inuyasha said before pulling her into the direction of the school. "We're not letting the old man bring us to school anymore. 'Causes way too much commotion." Kagome nodded as she let Inuyasha guide her down the streets of the city. Why doesn't he care? Doesn't he care that Uncle and Mom might find out? Maybe he just doesn't care as much as I do... "Hey, don't hurt yourself back there."
"What are you talking about?"
"You're thinking." Kagome playfully hit him on the arm. "Ow, what did you do that for?"
"Because you were being an idiot." Inuyasha smirked at her before tugging onto her arm, pulling her against him and wrapping his arm around her shoulder.
"Hurry up, we're going to be late." Kagome decided she liked walking to school.
However, they didn't notice a familiar face watching them closely.
Kagome and Inuyasha went their separate ways to their lockers as they reached the school. "I'll meet you back here when school's out." Kagome nodded as she turned away from him. "Hey," She stopped walking. "Don't be late." She smiled as she fought the urge to turn around and give him a kiss. She figured she would see him in class, so she hurried to her locker. Inuyasha smiled as he watched her run down the hallway.
"You." Kagome stopped dead in her tracks as she heard that voice. How did I know this was going to happen? However, it's not like she could call to Inuyasha for help, she was already at her locker. "What do you think you're doing?"
"What do you mean?"
"I saw you and Inuyasha this morning." Kagome's eyes widened. "You're about to become siblings, with Inuyasha's status, if anyone were to find out, it'd ruin his future. Is that what you want? If you were to get together, it'd be a scandal."
"I don't know what you're talking about!" Kagome said quite loudly.
"You don't know? Don't forget that I'm the manager of the school newspaper, Kagome. I could easily tell the whole school with a click of a button."
"What proof do you have?!"
"Does this count?" Kikyo held up a digital camera, turning it on, she showed several pictures of Kagome snuggled up in Inuyasha's arms. "This is your last warning, Kagome. Stay away from him. He isn't yours." Inuyasha told me he broke up with Kikyo because he didn't have feelings for her. He dated her because they had known each other since the beginning of high school. She was always getting bullied, Inuyasha had always helped her. Kikyo soon became really attached to him. Kagome watched as Kikyo angrily stopped off. What am I going to do? If I continue to hang around Inuyasha, she'll tell the whole school. Kagome looked up when she could no longer hear the clicking of Kikyo's heels. "Inuyasha." Kikyo said quietly.
"What are you doing?" Inuyasha didn't look very happy.
"Nothing, I was just talking to Kagome."
"You were blackmailing her, Kikyo! I'm not stupid! What the hell's your problem?!"
"Inuyasha, you should know - that everything I do, I do it for you!"
"I don't care what your excuses are," Inuyasha sent a glare towards Kikyo. He grabbed her camera and smashed it against the tiled floor, making Kagome flinch. "If I ever catch you doing anything to Kagome, I won't forgive you. Leave her alone, or you'll be the one in trouble." Did he just threaten her? "Kagome, grab your books. Let's go." Kagome didn't know what else to do but follow his orders. She felt responsible for the broken expression on Kikyo's face as Inuyasha took hold of her hand and dragged her towards their class. Halfway down the hall, Kagome ripped her arm out of his grip.
"How could you do that?!"
"What?"
"How could you talk to Kikyo like that? She's only doing it because she likes you so much." Kagome said quietly.
"What do you want me to do?! Stop liking you because she's clingy?!" Inuyasha yelled, not caring if she was afraid of his tone or not. "I'm not doing this for myself. If anything were to happen to you because of me, what would happen? How would I explain to your mother? Do you think I'd be able to forgive myself?!" Kagome had never seen this side of Inuyasha before. Do I really make him feel this way? So she wasn't the only one who felt insecure in this relationship. "I didn't want to do that to her, she gave me no choice." Before waiting for a response, Inuyasha turned and walked towards class, leaving behind a distressed Kagome.
After classes, Kagome was just about ready to go home. Waiting for Inuyasha in the front lobby, she became frustrated and worried when he didn't show up. Ten minutes later, she received a text message. "Kagome, Kouga decided it'd be a good idea to sign up for the basketball team. Sorry, I can't walk you home today. Inuyasha." Kagome let out a huff of air, "The basketball team? Psht. Yeah right, you're probably avoiding me." Walking outside of the school, she noticed that everyone had already gone home. She could hear the basketballs bouncing at the outdoor basketball court. Wait, there he is. Maybe I should wait for him? Nah, I'm too tired. Kagome decided to go home, not noticing that Inuyasha had seen her from the court. She was almost home, when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Kikyo again?! What is her problem? She isn't going to light my hair on fire is she?
"Listen Kikyo, I-" Kagome turned around and found herself wishing it was Kikyo standing behind her. Instead it was a man with a bandana wrapped around the bottom half of his face. "Oh my God..." Kagome breathed when the man pulled out a knife. This isn't a good day... "I don't have any money, I swear! Here, look at my purse! I don't have anything!" She was panicking, there was nobody around. Was he following me straight from the school? The man spoke, his voice deep and rough. Kagome's heartbeat sped up.
"If you don't have money to offer, I guess I'll have to take something else." With that, he pulled Kagome into the bushes, covering her mouth. "If you scream, I'll kill you." Kagome let tears run down her face as he pushed her to the ground.
"No, please. Don't do this." The man began pulling at the front of her blouse. "Stop it! Let go of me!"
"Shut up!"
Someone walked by, hearing the struggle. "What is that?" The person heard the noises coming from the bushes. They peered in, their eyes widening in realization. "Kagome?!" Kikyo whispered as she saw the scene unfold. A man was trying to take off Kagome's shirt, while the girl was trying desperately to push him off her. "Should I...? But why should I? It's not like she's anybody important to me..."
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"What are you doing?" Inuyasha didn't look very happy.
"Nothing, I was just talking to Kagome."
"You were blackmailing her, Kikyo! I'm not stupid! What the hell's your problem?!"
"Inuyasha, you should know - that everything I do, I do it for you!"
"I don't care what your excuses are," Inuyasha sent a glare towards Kikyo. He grabbed her camera and smashed it against the tiled floor, making Kagome flinch. "If I ever catch you doing anything to Kagome, I won't forgive you. Leave her alone, or you'll be the one in trouble."
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Kikyo recalled the incident, before turning around and running down the street.
"Alright guys, one more drill and then you can go home." Miroku, the basketball team captain, said to the group. "After this, Haruto and I will decide on who will make the team. The information will be posted outside the gym tomorrow after school. So do your best, this is your last chance to impress us." Inuyasha eyed Miroku carefully. Isn't this the guy who asked Kagome out?
"Hey Kouga, why are we here again?" He said angrily as he called out to his friend.
"What? You've always liked basketball. But because of some stupid argument, you were kicked off the team in high school. I thought you'd like it." Kouga reasoned. Inuyasha sighed before getting up and shooting the ball into the basket. Inuyasha has always been good at this sport, but because of me, he had to give it up. Kouga thought to himself. Suddenly, the gym doors flew open. Everyone in the gym looked at the girl resting her hands on her knees, trying to catch her breath. "Kikyo, what are you doing here?"
"Inuyasha!" She said, but before he could tell her to scram, she yelled. "Kagome's in trouble! She's at the park!" Without even thinking, Inuyasha dropped the ball and made a run for the door. He didn't even slow down when he heard Kikyo running after him. "Some guy attacked her, I'm scared she won't be able to hold him off for long." Why am I doing this again? Kikyo thought as she watched Inuyasha run towards the park. As they approached the park, Kikyo pointed to the bushes. It was at that point where they heard Kagome scream.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha jumped through the bushes and saw the man pinning the girl down on the ground. She was crying. "You bastard!" Inuyasha let his fist fly towards the man's face. He hadn't expected the guy to put up a fight. The man pulled out his knife and began swining wildly, managing to slice Inuyasha across his hand. After a few minutes of punching and kicking, Inuyasha managed to knock the guy down. Ripping off the bandana, Inuyasha turned over his shoulder, "Kikyo, call the police." The said girl nodded and took out her cell phone. "Let's see you fucking try this again, asshole." It didn't take long for the police to arrive, but before Inuyasha could approach Kagome, they pulled him aside for questioning.
"Kagome," Kikyo walked up to the shaking girl. She took off her sweater and placed it around Kagome's shoulders. "Are...you okay?"
"I thought you hated me."
"Not enough to do that to you." Kikyo turned and saw Inuyasha giving his statement. "Kagome, I'll be honest with you. I don't just like Inuyasha. I've loved him for over five years. When he protected you like that at school today, I could tell you meant a lot to him. Although he's protected me a lot during high school, it was nothing like that." Kikyo couldn't bring herself to look at the younger girl. "When I told him you were in trouble, he immediately left the gym and came to you."
"Kikyo, I-"
"I've loved him for five years, and I'll always love him. But maybe...you'll do a better job of it." Kagome didn't know what to say. Kikyo was letting Inuyasha go? "I'm sorry for even thinking about leaving you here by yourself. Who knows what that disgusting pervert would have done to you." Kikyo isn't such a bad person. She only makes herself appear that way. She's only done so many things to me because she loved Inuyasha so much. I think, I can sort of understand. "I'm glad you're safe." At that moment, Kikyo looked so beautiful. Her serenity and her real personality is starting to come out. She's no longer hiding behind that mask of hers, and she's starting bring out more of herself.
"Thank you, Kikyo. I know Inuyasha worries about you too." And for the first time, Kagome saw Kikyo smile.
The police took Kagome and Inuyasha home. "What did Kikyo say to you? I swear, if she-"
"Don't worry about it. Kikyo and I are friends now." Inuyasha turned towards her, stunned.
"Friends?"
"Yeah. What's so wrong about that?"
"Nothing, it's just...Kikyo had always pushed people away. She never really had many friends." Inuyasha said as he turned back towards the window. "But I guess that's the thing about you. You manage to attract people, regardless of who they are." Kagome smiled, but before she could comment, he interrupted her. "I'm sorry, if I hadn't gone to the basketball tryouts, this wouldn't have happened to you."
"Inuyasha, it's not your-"
"Were you scared?"
"Of course I was."
"Sorry."
"It's not even your fault." Kagome looked down to see his hand clenched shut. She saw the color red, "Inuyasha! You're bleeding." She said quietly. He's hurt because of me...
"It's nothing."
"When we get home, let me bandage it for you, okay?" Inuyasha shrugged.
"Whatever." After arriving home, Kagome thanked the police officer and they made their way into the house. "I guess Dad and Auntie aren't home yet." Inuyasha went into the kitchen and found a note on the kitchen table. "They left a note. 'Kagome and Inuyasha, Taisho and I have gone out for the night. Don't wait up! Love, Hitomi and Taisho'. Yuck. They're on a date." Inuyasha said as he stuck his tongue out. Kagome let out a small laugh.
"Hurry up and get over here before your hand gets all nasty and infected." She said as she pulled out the first aid kit. Taking a seat next to her, he watched as she carefully swabbed the cut. Looking at her cute expression when she blew on it, he couldn't help but smirk. "Does it still hurt?" She asked before blowing on it again.
"Yes." He replied. She didn't say anything and continued cleaning the wound, but she suddenly stopped. Slowly, she lifted her head to look at him. Why is he looking at me like that? Inuyasha had a smug smirk on his face, staring her directly in the eye. Yikes! Look down, Kagome. Look down! Kagome quickly glanced back down at his hand.
"R-Really?"
"No."
"Oh..." Before she could bandage the hand, he snatched it from her and ran up the stairs. "Hey! Where do you think you're going?! I'm not done yet!" She chased up upstairs and saw him run into his room. Closing the door in her face, she banged on the door. "Hey! Let me in. I still need to finish bandaging it!"
"Why are you so worried?"
"Oh shut up and open the door!" The door swung open, and she saw that Inuyasha had changed into his sleepwear. "Sheesh. You should have just told me you went to change." Inuyasha jumped into his bed and held out his hand. Rolling her eyes, Kagome took a seat next to him and proceeded to bandage the wound.
"Hey, little sister, are you cold?"
"What? No, I'm fine." But even as she said that, he pulled the covers over them. Kagome's face flushed, "I-I said I wasn't cold!"
"I am." She decided to change the topic.
"Does it still hurt?"
"Yes."
"Didn't you say no before?"
"Yes."
"Then does it still hurt?"
"No."
"Oh, okay." She almost 'eeped' when he lay his head on her shoulder.
"Under your administrations, I feel much better." She blushed as he fell asleep like that. Oh my God, we're under his covers, and he's sleeping on my shoulder! What do I do?! Kagome decided she'd tuck him in, he wouldn't notice that she was gone...right? Of course not. She lay him down into bed and pulled the covers up to his shoulders. However, when she looked down, she saw that he was clutching onto her sweater. Trying to break out of his grip, she found that even when he was sleeping, he was still really strong. She sighed before deciding to sit down in the nearby chair. Soon, Kagome let sleep take over.
Kagome woke up to the singing of birds and the sun shining through the window. "Morning already?"
"How come we always wake up next to each other nowadays?" Crap. Not again.
"WHAT?!" Kagome sprung out of bed. "Great, what happened this time?!"
"Well, my Dad saw you sleeping in the chair, and decided that maybe you'd feel more comfortable in a bed."
"Why didn't he bring me back to my own room?!"
"Do you honestly think the old man can carry you that far?"
"Maybe he should have woke me up!"
"Maybe he was being considerate and decided to let you sleep!"
"Maybe-" The door swung open.
"Oh hey! I thought I heard you two. Come on, get up, time for breakfast!" InuTaisho said brightly as he burst into the room. He didn't seem to have a problem with his son and future daughter sleeping in the same bed. Dude, what is up with that guy?! He smiled before running back down the stairs to the table. Inuyasha and Kagome sat there in an awkward silence.
"Hey, we better get ready. Or we're going to be-"
"What are we going to do?"
"Huh?"
"About this whole thing. We can't keep this a secret forever." Kagome said quietly. Inuyasha's expression softened, the sad look on the girl's face made his heart wrench. "Inuyasha, I've already ruined Mom's happiness once...I don't want to do it again." Inuyasha didn't know what she was talking about. "My dad died because I asked him to get me this album for my birthday." His eyes widened. "Just before my fourteenth birthday, my dad went out to get it. He saw a little girl in the middle of the road, and in a rush to save her, he was killed by the speeding car. If I hadn't asked him to get that album, it wouldn't have happened to him. During that year, I have never seen Mom so depressed." Inuyasha took a seat on the bed next to her.
"You can't blame yourself for that. You can't stop fate."
"If Uncle and Mom find out about this, they probably won't get married. But you see how much they love each other. If we did this, it'd probably break their hearts." For some reason, Inuyasha's anger suddenly flared.
"I don't care who I hurt, because if it's not you, I don't want anyone else." Although his confession was touching and heartfelt, Kagome couldn't help but let her own anger out at him as well.
"You really don't care?! One's your father, the other's my mother! We've already hurt Kikyo and Kouji! ...Or maybe it's just that I care more than you do. I don't know, anymore." Inuyasha didn't know what to do or say. He only stared at the girl before him, who didn't dare to look up at him. Why am I saying this? I'm only hurting Inuyasha even more. Although Inuyasha and I have been together for such a short amount of time, it feels like I've been having these feelings for him for such a long time. Without knowing it, I've unconsciously fallen in love with him. Judging by his reaction just now, does he love me too? Love is supposed to be a beautiful thing, so why am I treating it like a sin?
"So what do you want?"
"I don't know, Inuyasha." Kagome had a feeling she would never know the answer to that question.
Author's Notes: Umm, well, this chapter was a little...odd. I hadn't expected to write about Kagome getting attacked. This chapter was basically about Kagome and Inuyasha realizing the problem with their relationship and Kikyo realizing that she never actually had that special place in Inuyasha's heart. Hopefully, you enjoyed this chapter. Please review, and thanks for reading!
Sw33t-Sorrows.