Sorry that I haven't updated this story like I should have. This chapter didn't want to go my way. I still don't like it but I had to put something up. Hope you enjoy.
Ch. 3 Help
Kagome got up the next day. She was a little weary about getting up, forgetting where she was but after a few minutes of letting events from yesterday play in her mind, she smiled and opened her eyes. Yup, just as she remembered, she was in a guest room at Sango's.
She sat up and stretched, this was the best sleep she had in weeks, and she even slept later than she would have normally since no one bothered her. She could smell fresh coffee being made in the kitchen, which bought up thoughts of the man she met.
"Oh Gome, look what I have for you." Sango sang from the door as she poked her head in.
Kagome smiled seeing her friend bring in a nice big mug of coffee. Right now, Kagome felt like she was on top of the world. Two days in a row, she would get some coffee. Sango sat on the edge of the bed next to her and watched as Kagome took a long sip. When she pulled the mug away from her lips, she could see the questionable look on Sango's face.
"So spill it already, who was the guy and what were you doing with him?" Sango said now that it seems she got her best friend's attention.
Kagome knew this was coming and she could never really keep secrets from her, she was a horrible liar as it already was.
"Like I said, I don't know who he is. He's just a man I met at the coffee house yesterday morning. He gave me some really stupid advice that I regret following because I ended up pissing Inuyasha off even more than what he had been when he found me missing from the apartment which basically got me into the situation I'm in now."
"Then what were you doing with him if he got you in even more trouble with the idiot."
"Well that's just the thing. I have no idea. He just had the confident attitude, something I wish I had. It's weird but I feel like I can trust him although I don't know anything about him other than he's kind of arrogant, thinks he's so superior, and seems a bit cold."
She paused to take a sip of her coffee before continuing.
"The weird thing is that he reminds me of Inuyasha but it's like he's the total opposite of him."
"Well if he's the opposite then that means that you may have found yourself a new man."
Kagome's eyes went wide hearing the statement.
"Sango! I-I no, he's just a stranger that helped me out. I bet I'll never see him ever again."
Sango sighed then said, "Well I wish you would meet him again. Anyone's better than that dog you're stuck with. I don't even know why you deal with it but I know you don't deserve it."
Kagome sighed as she looked out the window. She did have her reasons for being with Inuyasha but she wasn't even sure if it was truly worth it anymore.
"I feel like going out to clear my head. I'll be back later in the afternoon." Kagome said standing up. She had gone into the closet where she kept spare clothes for any predicament such as this and went into the bathroom to take a quick shower before stepping out.
Inuyasha woke up alone in the apartment. He sighed as he sat on the couch with the TV on but not really watching. He decided to let her have some space. She always felt better and always came back and if she weren't back by later on in the week then he would find her and bring her back somehow. He heard a knock on the door thinking that she finally came to her scenes and came back to him so got up to answer it.
"So you decided to come to your scenes…" He said only to cut himself off. As soon as he opened the door, he slammed it shut only that the door wouldn't close all the way.
"What, no warm welcome little brother?" The calm and cold voice of Sesshomaru said. He stood on the other side of the door holding it open with just one hand while he examined his claws on the other hand.
"Go away you pain in the ass. Now's not a good time to deal with your bull shit."
"And why is that, can't keep your female in line?"
At that Inuyasha froze giving Sesshomaru the perfect time to come in, but Inuyasha came back to earth and growled at his brother.
"What the hell do you want?" Inuyasha growled as he watched his brother inspect the place.
Sesshomaru turned to face his brother with a sickening smirk on his face. "Why I just can't visit, it's been a while."
"Stop with the nice guy charade and tell me the real reason why you're here."
"Why do you insist that I'm such a horrid person, even if you are just a half breed, you are still that of father's blood, you are still a Taisho."
"Don't call me that, you said yourself that I ain't family, I ain't a Taisho. I got my own name."
Sesshomaru sighed, well, time to really push his buttons. "Seems like I can't even check on you without being verbally assaulted I'm almost hurt. So brother, where is your female, I recall you telling me that you found another wench. I smell her scent around here but I don't feel her presence anywhere. Let me guess, she decided that she didn't love you as well."
He saw Inuyasha tense and could feel his anger building up.
"No-no she's just out. She went to the store, we ran out of ramen."
Sesshomaru wanted to laugh at the pathetic excuse of a lie. He would have known it was a lie even if he never met Kagome.
"You may be that of a demon but I can't see how you live off the shit."
Just as Inuyasha was starting to rant about his precious snack food, Sesshomaru felt his phone vibrate in his pants pocket. He took one look at the caller Id and cursed under his breath. He placed the phone back where it belonged and then headed to the door.
"Sesshomaru? Hey you bastard, listen to me while I'm talking to you!" Inuyasha yelled as he followed behind his brother.
"I would like to say that I won't but it's impossible not to listen while you're talking. I'm sure any human can hear your loud mouth in a five-mile radius. I have to take my leave now. Unlike you, I have a life. Goodbye little brother, I'll bother you later, I have…business to attend to."
Inuyasha sneered at his brother as he watched him leave out. He had no purpose to be there other than to aggravate him.
"Asshole." He muttered under his breath as he continued to wait for Kagome to return.
Once outside, he walked to his car, which just so happens to be his favorite, a black Jaguar XF. His phone rang again but he continued to ignore it, he was a bit hungry right now.
He got into his car driving off wondering what Kagome was up to. He almost thought he saw he was passing the park. He would have stopped and checked if it wasn't for the fact that he was on a busy, traffic-filled road at the moment.
Kagome was just taking a nice long walk around town on her way to the park, something that she haven't done since she and Inuyasha started living together. Where did it all go down the drain?
She first met him in her sophomore year in college. She could feel it in his aura that not only is he very depressed but that he was a hanyou and tried to hide it as best as he could but by not being a full demon, he didn't possessed the power to use the spell that most used. In the end, he was a very shy person and didn't seem to trust anyone so he was always by himself. She became curious by nature and felt the need to get him to open up. It was a long and slow process and after giving him an enchanted jewel called the Shikon no Tama, he practically fell in love with her…or so she thought.
He really was a sweet guy although his past was a hard one. He revealed piece-by-piece first starting with his biggest secret that he was a hanyou. He then told her about how hard it was growing up when he wasn't accepted by anyone, human or demon…and he told her about Kikyo. He didn't say too much about her so she figured that something tragic happened between him and the miko but she did know that he loved her unconditionally. She knew that he just needed someone to love him, just as she needed someone to love her.
Kagome has a sympathetic personality. She was also very optimistic so it was just natural for her to want to feel sorry for him and try to look on the bright side of things although during that time, it was hard for her to see the bright side of things herself. Her father had died of heart failure the summer before she started her freshman year of high school. It was already hard for her to grow up because the family was practically living off his income, which wasn't much to begin with, but also with him gone, not only was it going to be even harder for her to save money to get into college but she was also highly upset.
As soon as he died, she, her mother, and younger brother had to move and live with her grandfather and work at the shrine in order to make money for her to go to college. Kagome also worked another job since she was young yet old enough to do so in order to help more only to become even more stressed out. Inuyasha actually saved her life in more ways than one. She was taking depression pills to help her and didn't realize that she was about to give herself an overdose. He stopped her from almost killing herself then helped her get into college. After that, they've been inseparable.
He reminded her of her father. He was rugged but had a big heart. He was very expressive and stood up for his beliefs. Most of all he was protective but Inuyasha proved to be a bit too protective. It was only a short time after that they started a steady relationship that they decided to live together. That's when he showed his true colors. Since then, she's been trying to leave only to come strait back into his waiting arms.
She sighed, she knew it was going to happen. She couldn't go two days on her own, she would either go to him or he would find her and basically start the rut all over again.
As she got to the park entrance, she saw a black Jaguar pass her and thought she saw her gentleman at the driver's seat. It zoomed past her and she just ignored it as she walked inside.
Thinking about the man, she pulled the card that he gave to her out and looked it over. She contemplated a few minutes on what she was going to do and made her decision. She was going to call but she would do so tomorrow she was sure that the place would be closed by now. Kagome left the park and decided to get something to eat so she walked to a small restaurant and walked inside. The moment she walked in, she froze. Looking at a menu was the same man who seems to be everywhere she turns. She took a step back and then turned around to walk away until she heard him call her over.
"Kagome? It is you, come sit with me."
She turned back around and sighed out of defeat. She walked over to his table and sat down.
"What a coincidence, you know I was just thinking about you." He said smiling a bit and setting his menu down.
Kagome looked at him with unbelief written on her face. "Really? I mean I'm no one important…"
"Nonsense, you are in a little dilemma after all." She heard him chuckling and smiled.
The two sat and ate for what felt like hours although it was really was just about forty-five minutes but neither could tell. The world could end and they wouldn't know. To anyone, they looked like an ordinary couple having lunch together. Things were winding down and he would have asked if she would like to go to the jazz club with him if only his phone didn't ring. He looked at the caller id and sighed, all good things do have to end he suppose.
"Kagome, I'm terribly sorry but I have to leave. Would you like for me to drop you off at your friend's home?"
Kagome smiled at him and nodded and together they stood up and left. Once they arrived at their destination, she remembered what happened last night and decided to try once again.
She stepped out the car and started out saying, "Hey, I keep forgetting to ask and I can tell that you don't seem to care but..."
"You will know in due time if it is meant to happen." He said quickly backing out the driveway and speeding off. He looked at her in his rearview mirror to look at her then he pulled out his phone just as it started ringing again.
"What do you want." He halfway growled turning the question into something of a statement.
"I need you Sesshy. He's gone on another business trip and please come." Came Kagura's voice, which was trying to sound as desperate as possible.
He let out an inaudible sigh before saying, "You know where to meet, I'll see you in ten minutes."
The next day after she got off her job, Kagome came back to Sango's and called the clinic hoping that it was still open at this time now that it was starting to get late in the afternoon and most doctors and such close early.
"Hello, this is White Castle Clinic. Ayame Urufu speaking, how may I help you?" Came the cheery voice on the other line.
Kagome took a deep breath before saying, "I need to make an appointment to see a psychologist."
"What's your name?"
"Kagome Higurashi."
There was a pause and she heard the clicking of a keyboard then she heard, "This will be your first time here then. What time would you like to come? We have a spot open from three until four-thirty Friday which is close to our closing time."
"Well I got to do the noon shift at my job Friday but I will take off early and be in for three."
"Alright, see you then, oh and bring your medical records and health insurance card."
Kagome then hung up the phone and lay back in bed. It was time for a change in her life and she was going to either make things better with Inuyasha or learn to let him go.
On Sesshomaru's side of town, he once again sat in his same spot on the bed looking out the window while smoking a cigarette. Kagura was sleep like always with a pleasant smile on her face, she was due to wake up soon.
He looked at his phone, his main phone, and saw that he had voice mail. After listening to the message, he sat his phone down with a satisfying smirk before finishing off his cigarette. He was eager to see what will happen next.
Kagome took a deep breath as she came up to the large white building. She felt a little confident with Sango by her side and was happy that she sought out professional help and she was grateful that the parking lot was practically empty being that the place would close soon. They went in and she went to the front desk.
Once at the desk, she saw a cheery woman on her computer while talking to a client. She recognized the voice as the woman she spoke with her when she set up the appointment. Studying the little red head, she could tell that she was a youkai by her aura. She must have not been strong enough to use the spell fully but she was able to hide her features like the rest.
Ayame turned her attention to her after getting off the phone and smiled at them. After greeting them, she had Kagome sign in and then had them wait. After ten minutes of waiting, they saw a woman leave the office. She looked very happy and even had some pep in her step. Kagome could only hope that after meeting with the doctor, she could be the same.
"Kagome Higurashi?" Came Ayame's voice. Sango gave her a reassuring look before Kagome turned and had a defiant look in her eyes. Ayame led her to one of the rooms and opened the door for her. Kagome went in hearing a voice, which she assumed was the doctor on the phone, coming from the chair that was turned away from her.
The moment the door closed, the chair slowly spun around, the person finally noticing that someone was there.
'What the hell?'
This was who was supposed to help her change her life. Her heart was unbelieving about this whole thing. The man sure didn't look like a doctor. He was incredibly short and had a baldhead with bug eyes. He looked more like a toad, his skin was a little green like one too. She could feel that there were many demon presences there but this room felt just a little different from all the others. It felt like it was void of any presence but she had no doubt that the man in the chair was anything but human. His looks were too strange.
The strange little 'man' looked up and she heard him growl.
"Women just keep coming in here, it only proves how weak you are." He muttered under his breath to where she wasn't to hear but unfortunately, she did and she was cracking her knuckles ready to pummel the shit out of the little creature.
"Maybe if it wasn't for immature assholes like you, you wouldn't have to worry." Kagome growled.
The little man narrowed his eyes at her and was about to say something only to be cut off when he heard:
"Jaken…"
That voice. She knew that voice well now. No, he couldn't be the…It wasn't possible that… She turned around slowly, not believing her eyes. He wore the mask of indifference on his face as he stood slightly beside her but it was the very same guy. She turned her attention back to the little man and saw the fear coming off him. She looked back at the new occupant in the room when he continued talking.
"You have no business of being in my office, out now and stop pestering my clients."
They both watched as the little man scurried out of the office muttering how sorry he was along the way until he couldn't be heard. Kagome kept looking down the hall as the man standing next to her made his way in and sat behind the desk.
"Well are you just going to stand there or are you going to sit down."
Kagome watched him as he sat down, mouth agape then when she could think again she said as calmly as possible, "What the HELL! Are you stalking me?"
Sesshomaru looked thoughtful for a moment before saying, "No, I was just looking out for you. You know as a guardian angel or something. Besides, how can I be stalking if I work here, I would be considered as a really bad stalker."
Her jaw was about to drop once again but she quickly picked it up and narrowed her eyes at him.
"You…work here?"
He simply nodded and waited to see what her reaction would be.
"You tricked me to come here why?"
Sesshomaru leaned forward on his desk and looked her in the eye.
"I didn't trick you. I simply gave you a choice, whither or not you would want to seek out help. Not all would take advice from strangers when they know they need it." He leaned back in his chair with his arms placed behind his head and said, "It's your choice if you want to stay here or not but don't forget that you are paying to be here and the longer you stay, the more you pay so you may as well use this time wisely."
Kagome sighed and sat in the chair on the other side of his desk.
"I just have one question, why are you going out of your way to help me. I'm not special, I'm just an ordinary woman whose just has no luck with my life."
Sesshomaru smirked before saying. "Ah, I see. Here is step one to your problem." She raised a questionable eyebrow hoping that he explains himself. "You believe that you are just another worthless drone stuck in society. You think of yourself as somebody that someone else can use and then throw away when they are no longer useful. Kagome, no one is ordinary unless they've given up on life. You just have to see for it yourself."
Kagome looked as if she was about to say something but when her mouth opened, nothing came out. She rolled the words around in her mind for a bit before just settling down.
Seeing that she wasn't going to say anything, he asked, "Do you have any hobbies or something along the lines?"
She looked up and thought about anything that she does for her own entertainment but nothing could really come to mind. She could never do anything too much with Inuyasha.
She just shook her head and sighed before he continued with, "Not to worry. Everyone can do something, even if it is insignificant. I'm just sure that you haven't found out what that is yet."
Kagome looked thoughtful for a minute and sighed once more. "Well I do admit that I feel a bit better talking to you…uh…what is your name, you never tell me."
"If you keep coming back to me for regular secessions, then I will tell you otherwise, don't worry about it."
Kagome glared at him and out of frustration gave in, "Fine, I'll come again, promise. I'm just super curious."
Sesshomaru actually smirked at her. "Curiosity killed the cat."
"Just tell me!"
"It's Sesshomaru, Sesshomaru Taisho."
Kagome thought on the name a bit. She remember hearing Taisho from somewhere but couldn't think of where. Also, what she thought about him and Inuyasha as related couldn't possibly be true. Inuyasha's last name was Tanaka. She pushed her thoughts aside seeing Sesshomaru stand up.
"How's about we cut our time short today. I request that you return every Friday during this time if that's possible for you."
Kagome thought it over and nodded. They said their goodbyes and left on their ways.
