Sorry about how long it took to put up the 2 latest chapters! I for got my A/N in the last chapter…I'm 2 forgetful ! Uh It took so long cuz of school and volunteer work and a Birthday! (not mine :P) Mine was in August…Just days before my first chp went up…Ah…Memories… Anyways heres the story! ENJOY OR ELSE!
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Inu-yasha gave her hand a small squeeze then gave her a light kiss on the cheek. Then they continued to walk in silence. "IT won't be so bad." Kagome said out of the blue. "What?" Inu-yasha hadn't been paying attention. "It won't be so bad…Working there I mean." "Oh…no I'm sure we'll get through it." Inu-yasha and Kagome arrived at their new work…well new for Kagome, and they walked in hand-in-hand.
Chapter 13: Kisses and many tears
There at the desk were the three people Kagome disliked. Naraku, Sesshomaru and THE WAITRESS from earlier…She looked a lot like someone she had known before now that she thought about it…
The waitress was wearing a black mini skirt and a black tank-top. Her long black hair was tied up in sluttish ponytail. Sesshomaru was wearing baggy jeans and a tight black muscle shirt. Naraku looked totally wrong standing there. His purple t-shirt and his ordinary jeans clashed with the other's black clothing. Kagome had known Naraku for awhile now but they had stopped talking after Kagome refused to go out with him near the end of high school.
Naraku was glaring at Inu-yasha, but Inu-yasha didn't notice because him and his older brother were shooting angry glares at each other. If a glare could kill they'd both probably be dead. They had stopped getting along when their Mom and Dad had died. Before the accident they had gotten along perfectly. But then they were young…to young to fight over women anyways.
Kagome was still holding Inu-yasha's hand as they walked to stand right in front of the others. Sesshomaru broke the silence and the glare shooting by looking at Kagome and speaking. "Kagome you are to work in the back with me and Naraku and…little brother you are going to work at the front with Kikyo." Sesshomaru pointed at the waitress. 'That's Kikyo! I haven't seen her for ever…She's my second cousin! And she's after Inu-yasha!' Kagome's heart and thoughts were racing. Kikyo was much more attractive then her, with out make-up and she showed off her body. Kagome couldn't win against her. Inu-yasha would choose Kikyo over her… Kagome frowned when Kikyo wrapped her arm around Inu-yasha's arm and pulled him to the serving table. Inu-yasha wrenched his arm from hers and turned to Kagome he smiled weakly at her before following Kikyo.
Kagome was left there with Naraku and a victorious looking Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru turned around and lead Kagome and Naraku to the back, where they did the cooking. When they didn't have to cook something Naraku would try talking to Kagome but she just sat down on a chair and stayed there. Sesshomaru came from behind Kagome and put a hand on her shoulder. "Why so gloomy?" Kagome looked up into Sesshomaru's emotionless eyes. They were so golden. Just looking into his eyes almost made Kagome want to kiss him…NO! She was dating his brother! And she cared for his brother not him. Kagome shrugged.
Sesshomaru had seen and had felt her weaken when she looked into his eyes. His eyes always got the girls…if not his muscles, or his sweet smoothing voice. Naraku had gone to go cook. It had been Kikyo's, Naraku's and Sesshomaru's plan to get Kagome alone with Sesshomaru and Inu-yasha alone with Kikyo. And as soon as something interesting happened Naraku would make sure the others would know it happened and Inu-yasha and Kagome would be over. And Sesshomaru would have won over his brother and Kikyo could have Inu-yasha…Sesshomaru had already had Kikyo.
Sesshomaru was disappointed when Kagome's look of lust had lasted less than a second, but still it was enough to give Sesshomaru enough hope to win her. If he kissed her he might get her to kiss back. But the chance wasn't enough. He had to get her to kiss him…but how? His eyes had already failed. Maybe his touch…His hand was already on her shoulder though… Maybe if he "accidentally" bumped into her. Or if she "tripped" he could catch her…and she'd be in his arms. That for sure would make her weaker than his eyes, hopefully weak enough.
Kagome got up, making Sesshomaru's hand fall to his side, and went back into the kitchen. She started cooking. Her thoughts were on how Inu-yasha was doing so she hadn't realized that Sesshomaru had WANTED her to kiss him! Kagome was cooking. And every now and then Kikyo would stick her head in the back and yell at Kagome an order. Not once had Inu-yasha's head appeared but every time she looked she half expected to see him. But was always disappointed to see Kikyo. Kagome finished another order and popped it through hole. She could hear Kikyo talking. "Inu-yasha why don't you take me to the dance?" Kikyo tried.
"Because I'm taking Kagome, and I want to take Kagome." Inu-yasha sounded like he had already explained this to her. Kagome's heart leapt when he had said he wanted to take her. But what Kikyo said next is a mystery to Kagome because the hole closed up and she went back to the small table and sat down across from Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru's eyes had been closed but he opened one amber eye when Kagome sat down. Then the other eye opened. Sesshomaru was determined to make Kagome the first person to talk this time.
Poor Kagome still had the idea that he just wanted to be friends with her. So she thought it meant nothing when she talked to him. "How long have you worked here?" Kagome make conversation casually. Sesshomaru was pleased, but he dared not show it. He NEVER dared to show emotion unless he HAD to. Emotions were a weakness…In his mind. "Dunno…" Sesshomaru shrugged. He wanted her to talk of…something else…
"Oh…well you like working here?" Kagome tried again. "It has it's good sides." Sesshomaru just sat there. Then he turned his head to look at Kagome. Her eyes showed all emotion. She seemed somewhat disappointed. She then looked into his eyes. They sat quiet for a moment. His eyes showing nothing. Her eyes showing friendship. Curse it! She has no clue.
Sesshomaru sat up more. THERE! A flash just lie the one earlier came on her face. It didn't suit her. But all the same the lust lasted a little longer this time. So, her weakness WAS his eyes. If so he could win this easily. But then it was gone. Showing no trace that it was ever upon her innocent face.
'I can't believe this! He's…NO he looks to much like Inu-yasha that's all!' Kagome told herself…but was it true? It had to be. She was sure of it…Well ALMOST sure of it. Kagome blinked snapping out of it. She turned to the door. Just then the door opened. This time Kagome was ready to see Kikyo. But Inu-yasha's head appeared. "Hey Sess! When does our shift end?" Inu-yasha had been looking at Sesshomaru, but he turned to look at Kagome. Kagome smiled at him. Inu-yasha returned her smile and then looked back to Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru would make his brother pay for his timing. Why wasn't Kikyo keeping him away? "That's Boss or at LEAST Sesshomaru to you!" Sesshomaru replied coldly. "Fine. What time is our shift over Sesshomaru?" Inu-yasha replied saying his brother's name coldly.. Sesshomaru pointed at the schedule on the wall near Kagome. Inu-yasha happily walked over to beside Kagome and looked at the wall. Just then Kikyo burst in. There you are Inu-yasha," She paused seeing Kagome, "dear." She finished. Inu-yasha rolled his eyes. He looked back at the schedule. "Two more long hours…" Inu-yasha sighed. Kikyo was pulling on his arm. "We don't want to leave the front desk alone Inu-dear." Kikyo tried to smile sweetly but it just turned out to look…bad. "Ya whatever." Inu-yasha growled. But before he let himself be dragged out he gave Kagome a small kiss on the cheek.
Receiving a dagger glare from Sesshomaru, Inu-yasha walked out. Kagome turned slightly pink, but was getting used to his lips on her cheek. She would have to call Sango and tell her about the fact that they were now officially a couple! Kagome smiled despite herself. Suddenly Sesshomaru stood up and walked to the front. Kagome heard Sesshomaru say something then Inu-yasha happily walked into the back room. "Sess said it's time I worked in the back and that he would work in the front." Inu-yasha smiled. Kagome was happy to hear this so she wrapped her arms around Inu-yasha's neck.
Kagome felt warm, soft hands snake around her hips and onto the small of her back. Kagome was leaning in to give Inu-yasha a kiss when she heard her name being called.
"Kagome!" Kikyo's high-pitched voice shrieked. "Kagome went on her tip-toes and glared over Inu-yasha's shoulder. Kikyo was standing in the doorway. Her hair was slightly ruffled and her face was red with anger. "Sesshomaru wants you in the front." Kikyo said coldly. Her eyes starring at where Inu-yasha's hands were. Kagome pecked Inu-yasha's lips and walked past Kikyo. Kikyo was glaring at her. Kikyo was about to say something when Kagome spoke. Kagome leaned over and whispered in Kikyo's ear. "He's a really good kisser…but I'm sure you would know that…cousin." Kagome stated coldly so only Kikyo would hear.
Kikyo went from angry to out raged. Inu-yasha raised an eye-brow to Kagome but she disappeared to the front. Kikyo looked more pissed off then ever before. "Later…cousin!" She practically spat the last word at Kagome. Inu-yasha had heard this. You two are…cousins?" Inu-yasha could see a resemblance but he never would have guessed…
"Well second cousins actually! Ain't it great?" Kagome put an arm around Kikyo's neck. Kikyo gave a fake smile then said something terribly wrong. "I believe your boy friend, Sesshomaru is waiting." Inu-yasha stiffened. Kagome frowned then smiled. "Oh Kikyo there ya go again! You always got people confused. He's Inu-yasha not Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru is YOUR boyfriend." Kagome smiled and then walked to the front leaving a boiling Kikyo and a VERY confused Inu-yasha. Kagome walked to the front.
"What do ya need Sess?" Kagome smiled. Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow at her new nick-name for him. "Picked it up from Inu-yasha" Kagome shrugged. Sesshomaru fought back a smile. Kagome had given HIM a nick-name but not one to Inu-yasha. Sesshomaru felt that he was winning the contest for Kagome…But Kikyo and Inu-yasha weren't doing so well. But that's because Kagome's to smart to stand by and watch things happen and she's getting in the way of Kikyo's "job".
Oh well at least the most his brother was doing was absentmindedly interrupting them and giving Kagome small meaningless kisses. Well…meaningless in HIS opinion…then again everything his brother did was meaningless to him.
Sesshomaru WOULD get a kiss from Kagome TONIGHT. If he didn't he would have to give in.
Give in meaning he would have to kiss her. But that was not an option. The great Sesshomaru did not fail, especially when it came to women and his younger brother. "Naraku is doing the cleaning so we need two people to work in the front. Kikyo said she would like a change f posts and I'm hoping you wouldn't mind working with me for the rest of your shift." Sesshomaru said with not his usual cold tone but not exactly a warm or caring tone.
"Oh sure." There were two chairs behind the desk and then there was a drink machine and a container for ketchup, one for salt, one for pepper, one for mayonnaise and one for children's toys. There was a pile of trays on the counter and there was a pile of bags for 'to go' meals. Sesshomaru sat down on one chair in front of the two cash registers. Kagome sat down beside him behind the other. Kagome didn't notice that the chairs were unusually close and that Sesshomaru had taken the side nearest to the door in which she had just entered from.
It was 7:30 PM (obviously PM) so the sky was getting dark Sesshomaru got up passed Kagome and flicked a light switch. In the blink of an eye, the extra lights flickered on. At first it was almost blinding but then their eyes adjusted to the change. Sesshomaru passed Kagome again and sat down beside her. His eyes were closed but then they opened and looked at the clock. Kagome watched his face. His eyes that usually revealed nothing revealed…something. It looked as if he was planning something.
'She isn't saying anything.' The clock showed 7:34. Sesshomaru saw out of the corner of his eye Kagome watching his face. She seamed to notice something. Maybe how handsome he was. Sesshomaru wasn't lying when he thought himself handsome. He could be a male-model with out try-outs no doubt about it! But that's not what Kagome was looking at or what she was looking for. She was looking for something to talk about. Usually she could find a topic by looking into a person's eyes but Sesshomaru's gave no topic…the exception being the topic of ice.
Kagome sighed. This was going to be a long week. Every Tuesday, Thursday and every Saturday night she had to work here. With no chance of hanging out with Inu-yasha. And when she wasn't working she had school work. At least one project was with Inu-yasha…
"What are you looking at?" Sesshomaru's cold tone broke her thoughts. She hadn't noticed but she'd been looking at him while thinking. 'Oh shit now what?' "Oh nothing!" Kagome would never forgive herself if he made a deal out of this. Or if Inu-yasha found out she had been starring at his elder brother. "What ever." Sesshomaru stood up suddenly. Kagome stood up as soon as she saw the customer come in. IT was a lady the looked to be in her mid-thirties and she was holding hands with a girl that Kagome guessed to be 7 years old. They stood back looked at the menu for a minute then walked to in front of Sesshomaru.
"Hello, could I have a Big Mac (I don't own Mc.Donalds or their menu! Wow that's my first disclaimer! While I'm at it…Ill finish my disclaimer at the end!) and a Happy Meal?" The lady ordered. "Ok…" "What would you like to drink with that?" Sesshomaru nodded at Kagome she stuck her head in the back Kikyo was talking to Inu-yasha and hadn't noticed her there. "Honestly my cousin is horrible! She sleeps with men then never calls them back. I've told her over and over again, but she doesn't exactly like me as you can see." Kikyo was bad mouthing her to Inu-yasha! She would pay! "Kikyo you're obviously not talking about Kagome." Inu-yasha said stubbornly. "Sure she's playing sweet now…" Kikyo warned. Kagome withdrew her head. She knocked then opened the door and acted as if she hadn't heard anything. She told them the order and looked at Inu-yasha.
Inu-yasha had said he hadn't believed Kikyo but it showed in his face he was looking to see if he could catch somewhere what Kikyo had said. Kagome was furious! But she just smiled. Inu-yasha smiled back a little then went to work. Kagome withdrew her head yet again outraged. 'How could he believe her?' But she didn't know that Inu-yasha had just convinced himself that no matter what Kikyo said he cared for Kagome and he wouldn't let Kikyo interfere.
Kagome went back to beside Sesshomaru. The girl and the lady were waiting at a table near the counter but not within ear shot. Sesshomaru told her that they had made another order for a cheese burger with nothing (other than cheese) on it. Kagome nodded and walked back this time, again, not thinking of knocking she put her whole body in the room.
Kikyo had been shuffling beside Inu-yasha. She was so close their arms almost rubbed together. Inu-yasha had been so deep in thought he hadn't noticed. This time Kikyo had been watching the door and was waiting for Kagome. As soon as the door moved Kikyo grabbed Inu-yasha's shirt and pulled him to her. She wrapped her arms around his neck and passionately placed a deep kiss on him. Inu-yasha opened his mouth in surprise. Kikyo thrusted her tongue in to his mouth. Inu-yasha grabbed the side of her arms and tried to pull her off but he couldn't. She was hanging on to tight. Inu-yasha finally ripped from Kikyo. He spun around in time to see Kagome standing there. Kagome's eyes were full of tears and her face was red…probably from both anger and embarrassment of witnessing such an action.
Kagome ripped her eyes from Inu-yasha, she couldn't see very much through the tears anyways. She could hear Inu-yasha's voice but she didn't care what it had to say. She ran out of the room back to where Sesshomaru was. She ran right into Sesshomaru. "S…Sorry" Kagome mumbled as she wiped away the tears. It was no use they kept on coming. But they stopped when she felt Sesshomaru's warm hand come up and wipe away the remaining tears. She looked up at him. More than ever she wanted to kiss him now. What was stopping her? She certainly wasn't with Inu-yasha anymore. That would be a pain since they ARE room-mates. But she'd worry about that later.
Kagome stood up and placed her lips on Sesshomaru's. When she didn't feel him reject she deepened the kiss and wrapped her arms around his neck. Sesshomaru's hands went instinctively around her hips. She licked his lips for entry and it was granted. Thank god they were around the corner or every customer would have seen. Kagome knew she would probably regret this later but all that mattered now was the kiss. Sesshomaru pulled away and looked at her. Then to the door. Inu-yasha was standing there out-raged.
He had never seen his brother more angry. His fists were clenched and his face was red. He was growling like mad…Maybe his brother had cared for the girl and not only cared about her body…No he was giving his brother to much credit. He didn't deserve her. But now that he had her he felt next to no more lust for her. 'Damn this woman! I…I…might actually care for her!' Sesshomaru growled at his thoughts but Inu-yasha thought it was towards him.
Inu-yasha was infuriated. So angry he yelled at Kagome. "What the hell are you doing!" "What do YOU mean what the heel am I doing? You're the one that asked me out then goes and kisses Kikyo!" Kagome yelled back expecting tears but none came. Could it be because Sesshomaru's arms were still around her…?
"I did NOT kiss her! She kissed me!" Inu-yasha retorted angrily. "Oh, so even better for you! You got two girls after you! Well now you got one! I'm not going to stand there and still date you while you kiss other girls behind my back!" Kagome raised her voice a little. "I would never choose Kikyo over you Kagome! I tried to get her off me! But I couldn't! And I would prefer to discuss this with out Sesshomaru here." He said glaring at his brother. "FINE!" She more than raised her voice for this one word. Sesshomaru was taken by surprise. Kagome turned around. "Inu-yasha and I are taking our brakes now…boss." Sesshomaru nodded and let her go.
When his brother past Inu-yasha bumped into him and pushed him out of the way. Kagome grabbed his hand and dragged him out. Not like on their way there though. This time it wasn't a teasing kind of tug it was almost painful…It WAS painful…to Inu-yasha's heart that is. Kagome pulled him to a bench not to far away but so Sesshomaru couldn't watch from the "restaurant".
Kagome sat down and Inu-yasha sat beside her. Kagome moved away from him on the bench and that stabbed Inu-yasha's heart…Third thing she'd done in five minutes that left him in immense pain. First, and by far the worst, kissing his older brother. Second pulling him away painfully for the heart. Third moving away from him on the bench.
Inu-yasha took a deep breath, Kagome you're the first woman that my heart has ever felt this way for." He paused waiting for her to laugh at him or something but she just looked away and listened to his words. "And I would never want to hurt you. I can't lie and say that…That I did not enjoy the kiss. But I WOULD be lying if I said I didn't care or that I hadn't tried my best to get her off me." Inu-yasha said. He would wait for her reply. That was all he could do.
Kagome was thinking really hard. She was in trouble now. She couldn't so easily forget what had just happened but his words were true…She just knew it. But the way she had just kissed Sesshomaru…And he hadn't minded…It would be horrible to say she just did it to get back at his brother. She had to say something…
"Inu-yasha? I WILL forgive you…but not tonight." Kagome sighed. Inu-yasha nodded. Then he had to try. He just had to… "Can…" He stopped. Kagome looked him straight in the eye since the incident.
He took a breath and looked her back in the eyes. They were so peaceful but the pain she had just gone through shimmered in her eyes. "Can…" He repeated. He sighed. Kagome put her hand on his beckoning him to continue. "Can I kiss you?" Inu-yasha murmured. Kagome's shock showed with the pain now. She blinked and then leaned in and kissed him. As soon as her lips skimmed his she pulled away and teasingly replied. "No." She said it so simply. It struck Inu-yasha in the face.
Then Kagome stood up. Inu-yasha stood up right after her and grabbed her hand he spun her around then smiled. "Ok but you can't stop me from giving you a hug." And he pulled her lightly into his arms. He dove his face into her hair. It was so soft and it smelt like vanilla. He was so happy when he felt Kagome's arms wrap around his neck. She ever so slightly pressed her chest to his and they both wanted the hug to last forever. But when the time came. Kagome pulled away. "Ya you can still give me hugs." Kagome smiled. Then she started to skip away Inu-yasha ran after her but tripped on a stick under all the fallen leaves. HE let out a small warning scream then fell/tackled Kagome.
Kagome shrieked. Inu-yasha's head was on the small of her back and she was covered in leaves. Kagome laid there in silence for only a moment. Then she broke out laughing. "I said you could hug me! Not tackle me!" Kagome said between laughing fits. Inu-yasha started laughing. "Sorry" 'he said in between a laugh, but he didn't sound like he meant it.
Inu-yasha started to pull him self up. Kagome waited a second then turned onto her back thinking Inu-yasha was beside her…not still over her. His head was now above hers and in the process of turning she knocked Inu-yasha's arm. Inu-yasha fell back down and his lips crushed onto Kagome's.
Inu-yasha was about to pull away when Kagome wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss. Inu-yasha was shocked by her motion. But soon got over his surprise and put his arms beside her shoulders to prop him self on his own weight. HE then placed his hands on the side of her face. His tongue slowly made its way to her lips. When they "met" Kagome's lips moved to grant his tongue entrance. But seconds (or what FELT like seconds) later Kagome pulled away and smiled. "I recall saying no kissing…And we should get back to work.
Inu-yasha looked confused for a second but then he understood. "Ok" he sighed. But he didn't move. He couldn't get over his luck to have such a wonderful, beautiful girl. "Uh…You have to get up for me to get back to work you know." Kagome smiled. Inu-yasha blinked then hesitantly got up. HE moved very slowly. Once Inu-yasha was up he put his hand down to help Kagome but Kagome independently got up and took Inu-yasha's hand. "NO more kisses for you!" Kagome teased. Inu-yasha pouted. Kagome laughed. Then stopped dead in her tracks. Then she moaned.
"What?" Inu-yasha was worried that when he had fallen on her small frame he had hurt her. Kagome smiled at him. "I'm SURE you remember what happened with Sesshomaru. He might not be as understanding. I mean I kissed him." Inu-yasha growled at the memory. Kagome got an idea. "Wait out here and let me deal with Sesshomaru." Kagome reasoned. So Inu-yasha let go off her hand and stopped. Kagome was tempted to kiss him but she had to be firm with him. So she was about to turn away when his hands wrapped around her waist. She looked at him slightly confused.
Inu-yasha smiled and pulled her into a tight hug. Kagome wrapped her arms around his neck slowly then Inu-yasha pulled away and said "go ahead." He smiled and then let her go. Kagome smiled and was even more tempted to give him a peck on the cheek and then ran ahead before she got to the building she turned and waved then called back. "Come back in, in around 10 to 15 minutes!" Then she disappeared from view. Inu-yasha suddenly felt cold and alone.
Suddenly he felt chills down his spine, he heard a sound from behind and sudden pain in his head. Inu-yasha fell to the cold ground and then felt someone's foot come in a very painful contact with his stomach. He couldn't open his eyes because of the pain. Then something hard came in rough contact with his head. Then Inu-yasha couldn't fight it any more. He gave into the pain and everything escaped his mind as he fell unconscious. "Perfect." Inu-yasha's attacker whispered…
Kagome walked back into the "restaurant". Sesshomaru right away noticed that Inu-yasha was not accompanying her. He took this as a good sign.
All their customers were gone and it was just her and him. Kikyo and Naraku must still be in the back…
Kagome had no idea what he was going to say to him. She really didn't want to hurt him. "Um…Sesshomaru…" she started. Now this Sesshomaru took as a bad sign. "Inu-yasha explained some things to me and…well I believe him." Kagome chocked the truth out to him. His eyes showed no emotion but for a second Kagome swore she saw pain in his handsome features. Of course she could never be sure.
"I'm really sorry." Kagome again spilt the truth out to him. Kagome gave Sesshomaru a hug. Then Kikyo walked in from the back room as Kagome pulled away from the hug. Kikyo looked happy. "And YOU!" Kagome shrieked. "You had no business kissing my boyfriend!" Kagome shrieked at Kikyo. Kikyo looked shocked. "What do you mean? He kissed me! Not that I can complain. You were-" Kagome yelled some more then looked at the time. It had been a whole half hour since she had left Inu-yasha!
Where was he? Maybe he lost track of time…Maybe he's afraid to face his elder brother? NO. Inu-yasha was not afraid of Sesshomaru. And he would not optionally leave Kagome alone with Sesshomaru. Something was wrong. She told Sesshomaru she was going to look for Inu-yasha. "I'm coming to." Sesshomaru said. Kagome nodded then yelled in the back room, past Kikyo, "Naraku! Sessy and I are going to look for Inu-yasha! We'll be back soon!" There was no reply so Kagome went on ahead. Sesshomaru close behind her.
As Kagome walked out into the parking lot, the cold wind whipped at her arms. She was freezing but she had to find Inu-yasha. She turned to where he had been before and immediately noticed…
A/N
I'm SO sorry about the wait! It's my longest chapter so that's one of the reasons. On with the disclaimer:
I don't own Inu-yasha…or other characters (My b-day wish! SHHHHHHHHHHH…) But in this story I DO own their personalities! (Evil laugh) The things I could do…
Anyways! Thank-you everyone for reviewing! Last chapter got the most reviews than any other chapter! So was it my best one? Oh well! Oh and I'm sorry about the cliffy! Your dedicated author: Check profile for my name….hehehehe