Well, sorry that it took a long time. First off I would like to thank anotherthinline from for the song idea. You've got me hooked on it and I was able to write this chapter because of it. I would also like to thank Gottalovemeyeah and Shadowrocks247 from deviant art for ideas to put in them. They aren't exact but they did help me out lots.
Ch. 6 Love To Burn
She called Sango to bring her back home seeing as Inuyasha was going to run her battery down just by trying to reach her. She had started ignoring the phone on the twentieth ring, only answering it when it was someone other than him.
She took in a deep breath when they made it to the apartments.
"Kagome, are you sure that you don't want me to come in?" Sango said with concern laced in every word.
This was Kagome's battle and it was better if she fought it alone so she just nodded and got out the car. Sango watched as she went up the stairs and stayed to make sure nothing bad happened. She saw that the door opened and Inuyasha standing there looking pissed as always, yelling a mile a minute as he let her in. Well she was on her own now that she was inside so with that, Sango just let out a sigh, gave a short prayer, and left knowing to keep her phone right where she could grab it just in case her friend needed her.
Kagome felt the all too familiar sting of tears as Inuyasha's harsh words filled her ears. She refused to let them fall in front of him. Maybe she shouldn't have come home yet, no, that wouldn't work he would only bitch even worst. What's a girl supposed to do? She remembered the words that Sesshomaru told her but she wasn't so sure that she could pull it off.
'Sesshomaru, I wish you were here.'
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Sesshomaru laid face up in bed smoking on a cigarette lost in all thought. The only thing that he could sift threw his confusing thoughts was Kagome. He felt newly manicured nails stroke his chest. All was quiet until Kagura said, "What's wrong now Sessh baby?"
He continued to say nothing and act as if she didn't say anything at all. She sat up and blocked his view of the ceiling.
"Tell me what's wrong."
"Nothing's wrong woman, go back to bed." He gruffly said.
Kagura just shook her head and said, "You forget how well I know you. Something is wrong, you never call me back after I call you. I'm still surprised that you did and as much as I liked our 'session', you were very rough with me. You smoked half a pack of cigarettes and I can feel how tense you are."
She then laid back on him and used the hand that she stroked his chest with to cup stroke his cheek trying to coax him into telling her what's bothering him. She knew a lot about him but he was still very secretive about his personal life.
"Please tell me Sesshy, you can tell me anything. I know it's your job to help others but sometimes you need it too, everyone needs it."
He removed her hand from his face then blew out a large puff of smoke. It seems that he was going to remain silent so she huffed and turned away from him and scooted away. She hated that he never talked to her, she rather hear a smartass comment from him then nothing. He acted as if he's the only man that didn't have a problem, as if his life was so perfect. She closed her eyes and started to drift off to sleep.
Once he knew she was sleep, he looked at her before sitting up and just grabbing some clothes. He needed to clear his mind another way other than smoking, he was starting to get the taste of tar stuck in his mouth and amazed he haven't singed his nose hairs off from the smoke yet.
It was still early in the evening and once Kagura went to sleep, he didn't expect her to be awake until late in the morning. He decided to get some fresh air and then head over to a café to get a bite to eat. After that, it was to his condo, he didn't have to worry about Kagura, she would be upset to find him missing but she would leave him his money and be of on her way.
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He was still obviously pissed off, he never stayed that mad at her for so long before. He was so mad that he went off to the gym to work out for a few hours. She decided to use this time to get away once again from the depressing atmosphere of the apartment.
The sound of her ringing phone caught her attention and upon looking at her caller Id, she smiled a small smile before answering.
"Hello?"
"Hello Kagome." Her smile became larger, his voice had such wondrous effects on her.
"Hi Sesshomaru, what's going on?" She asked as she sat down on the couch.
"Nothing much but I was wondering if you would like to go to a little café with me for dinner."
Kagome's eyes went wide, he was asking her out?
"But I…"
"We will only be gone for an hour or so, I don't want to keep you long since you don't want another argument with your guard dog. I assume that since it's quiet, he's gone is he not?"
Kagome didn't say anything, she couldn't when it seemed like he knew everything. Just when she was about to make a reply, he said, "Good, I'll be by at 6:30."
Then he hung up. She stared at the phone then at the clock, it was 6:25. Cursing under her breath, she ran into the bedroom and practically throwing on anything that she could grab. She had a shirt that didn't cover her shoulders with three-quarters of the sleeves and was a light blue fading to a dark blue color. She then grabbed some plain blue jeans and slipped on some black shoes. She had only started brushing her hair when she heard the doorbell ring. She looked at the clock, 6:30 on the dot, he's very true to his word.
She practically ran into the door when she went to get it. She calmed down before putting on a bright smile and opening the door.
"Sesshomaru, hey there." She said still a little out of breath.
Sesshomaru's eyes widened a fracture, surprised to see her like this before he gave her a ghost of a smirk then extended his hand for her hand to take.
"Hello Kagome, I see that you're ready."
She nodded with a smile and took his hand. As they went to his car she realized something, how did he know where to find her. This is the second time that he's found her, she never gave him any directions or anything.
"Hey Sesshomaru." She said as she looked up at him.
"Hn." He replied to her.
"How…how did you know where to find me? I never told you how to get here."
He didn't look at her or stop walking, instead, he just said, "I know someone who lives here and well the first time I got you from here, I just saw you running out while I was visiting that person."
Well it wasn't a lie but it wasn't the whole truth either. She seemed to take the excuse, as she stayed quiet for the rest of their walk to his car.
Just being in his company made her forget all of her problems, she didn't think about Inuyasha, she couldn't while in his presence. He made her feel like everything was right in the world and she didn't ever want to part from him. Sesshomaru didn't want to end the time as well so he decided to take her walking in the park. He didn't know why he felt such a strong pull towards this woman. He's been with so many others before but never have he actually enjoyed being with them. They were just apart of business, he give them advice in exchange for some form of pleasure and cash. This woman onside of him is especially different from the others, he felt at peace and even content. He could actually smile and laugh with her, something that he doesn't do often or even at all.
Looking at her clock on her watch, she knew that her time ran out and so reluctantly asked to be taken back home. She hugged Sesshomaru goodbye and gave him a kiss on his cheek before getting out and walking to the door.
Walking in, she was met up face to face to an angry inu hanyou. He had come home seeing that the gym was closed for inventory and became angry when she was gone once again. He became even more livid when she carried the scent of the same demon that has been hiding himself, it just ticked him off that it seemed like she was lying to him.
Kagome tried to ignore his words. They were the same words that she heard over and over again when she left without him knowing. She was heading to the room with him following behind.
"Kagome, are you listening to me? Kagome!"
When she didn't listen, he reached out to grab her arm so that he could turn her around in place.
"Listen to me right-"
She slapped him hard with her other hand, his head whipped to the side causing him to let go of her. They stood as if they were for a couple of seconds before she could hear his growl. She was going to stop this before it started.
"No, you listen to me. I'm tired Inuyasha. I'm sick and tired of you manhandling me, yelling at me, hurting me physically and emotionally. I took more than what any woman could take yet I still stand. I'm though with it all!"
He looked at her with fear in his eyes. She had never snapped at him like that.
"Kagome I-"
"Enough! I want nothing more to do with you. We're through."
Inuyasha didn't really like the sound of this. He all of a sudden felt all the guilt he should have felt from last night and then some. He knew he pushed things too far last night but his instinct to show dominance and fear of losing yet another woman made him jump to conclusions and become aggressive.
"Kagome please don't leave me. I-I'm sorry. I'll do anything to keep you here with me." He pleaded, she could see real sadness form on his features.
She sighed and knew that sometime in the near, very near, future she would regret saying this. "I don't know. I'm going to have to think about it but I swear, you lay one hand on me and that's it."
With that, she walked into the room and shut herself in locking the door behind her. Once inside, she let out a long breath as she slid her body down against the wall until she was sitting. Her mask was now broken, she really didn't know that she had it in her to tell him off like that and in reality, she was scared shitless that he was going to pull another last night's episode. She supposed that she would have to keep the threat of leaving as her main weapon. After sitting there for a few minutes more, she decided that a nice hot bath was in order.
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The week passed without anything really happening. The couple just stayed quiet around each other. It wasn't like Inuyasha at all to keep his mouth shut for more than three seconds but he never said anything to her unless it was necessary. Either way, she was satisfied that she didn't have to deal with his bullshit.
Friday rolled around and Kagome was getting ready to head out. Sango was sitting in the den area with Inuyasha. The moment was just so awkward and Sango hoped that her friend would hurry up.
"So…where you goin'?" Sango knew he was going to ask sooner or later.
"Well, it's been a while since we had girl's night out at my house so we're just going to watch movies and talk, no big deal." Sango said.
He narrowed his eyes at her. There was something she wasn't saying but he wasn't able to pry the information out since his girlfriend came up to them ready to go. Kagome didn't kiss him like she normally would have or even wave to him before leaving out the door with Sango. He was troubled with that but he decided to do nothing about it. Alone, Inuyasha sighed to himself.
'Calm down Inuyasha. Sango wouldn't do something stupid, she'll be okay.' He thought to himself as he settled on the couch to watch some sports.
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The music filled the club with an upbeat jazzy tune. The saxophone starting four counts before the piano this time. The electric guitar wasn't really needed on this song so Shippo sat on the side of the stage just enjoying the show.
I can live without you
I'm happy by myself
But you get to me
You make me feel like there is no one else
The young raven-haired singer looked like she truly belonged on stage as she sang. She was truly a songbird with such a unique voice that no other could copy. To the audience, they were amazed that she could sing with such feeling that they could feel her emotions as well. That's all it was though, she was just singing what she was feeling.
What you doin'
Leaving hearts in ruins
Can't you see
For us to be
That just won't fly with me
Her dress was a stunning sapphire blue that made her skin look pristine and her own sapphire eyes dazzle. It had one strap on her left shoulder and the right side hugged her tightly as if she was its life source. It continued to wrap around her curves until it met her right thigh. From there, the hemline slanted so that it was long on the left side showing off her long creamy legs, which stopped at her midnight blue strap on heels.
Slow down
Let's get it right
Make it last
Let's start tonight
Her hair bounced and flipped as she started to dance along the microphone stand. Moving her hips seductively and making minor dips especially when she sung the chorus.
And you've got a love to burn
Kisses for days
Don't you wanna grab onto something real
And never let it get away
She lowered her head and closed her eyes and acted as if she was caressing the microphone then turned her head away.
I don't have a love to burn
Time to waste
'Cause I've waited far too long
For the spark to become a flame
And if it comes true
I only have a love to burn for you
She turned her head sharply to the microphone dancing a little more as she came to the bridge of the song really pouring all she had into that part.
I'd see it through
If I was sure you'd feel this way for me
It's gotta be
Much more than anything we say or loved
To ever last
I need to know it's not just touch and go
That you are here to stay
Here to stay
That you are here to stay
She pointed out with the last sentence and looked over the microphone with a suggestive glance. She then slowly lowered her arm and lowered her head like she done before with her eyes closed trying to get a breather.
Once again, the club was filled with applause from everyone. She bowed and thanked everyone then told them that there would be a ten-minute break.
"Oh my Kagome, I knew you could sing but that!" Sango gestured to the stage. "That was amazing! You could be rich if you ever decide to get a record deal with someone."
After leaving the apartment, they went to the club. It was the only way that Kagome could escape and avoid questioning. Sango always wanted to come to the club so she was more than happy oblige in taking her friend there as part of their girl's night. They went to the mall and bought that dress and shoes then came over.
Kagome blushed and laughed before saying. "I'm not that good Sango…"
"Stop saying that, we've already established that you have true, natural talent." Kagome knew that deep baritone voice anywhere.
Sango smiled at him and even more at her friend when she saw the blush on her face. Yup, just as she thought, this was the perfect guy for Kagome. She had only seen Sesshomaru once up close once before when they were leaving the clinic and liked him automatically. She hoped to see their relationship strengthen and bloom so that Kagome could be happy like she once was again.
Sango turned to the man and said, "Hello Mr. Taisho…"
He cut her off with a hand and a shake with the head. "Just call me Sesshomaru."
"Sesshomaru…Kagome has told me so much about you it's nice to actually talk to you."
"Likewise, Sango I believe? She has also told me much about you."
"Good things I hope." Sango said while sending her friend a playful glare.
"Oh absolutely…"
"Hey Sess, who's that beautiful lady that you're talking to?" The three turned to see Miroku with hope and mischief in his eyes and it was all for the woman standing in front of Sesshomaru.
"I'm uh…Sango." Sango blushed lightly. She wasn't used to compliments since she is something of a tomboy and not really looked upon by men.
Miroku took her hand and kissed it lightly. Kagome liked where this is going knowing that her friend could use a good guy in her life. She only knows so much about Miroku but she could tell that he was a good guy despite his lecherous demeanor.
"My Sango, what a lovely name and an even lovelier…" His hand was on its path to destruction and before he could finish his sentence, there was a loud "PERVERT!" and an even louder 'SMACK.' Miroku had such a bright red hand print on his face it looked as if he would have a permanent bruise on his cheek.
"Wow, what a sting! Such strength, I think I'm in love." Miroku said while rubbing his cheek with a content smile on despite the pain he was feeling.
Both Sango and Kagome looked at him weirdly. Sesshomaru cleared his throat, getting rid of the awkward moment.
"Kagome, why don't we go over what you will sing next, you know just as a quick rehearsal." He said as he gestured with to the stage.
Kagome smiled and walked off with him.
"I think my friend likes your friend…I think. He's never actually said that he's in love after being slapped."
Kagome looked back at the two just long enough to see Miroku get slapped again. "Maybe he's been hit so much that he's becoming brain damaged."
"No I believe that he's a masochist. I think he lives for it. He always has a cheesy smile after being slapped or punched but never goes after a girl after being hit once but he seems to be attached to your friend because he would have left her alone by now."
Kagome made an 'o' with her mouth. "Well if that's the case, I think that they should get together. San is a tough girl who loses her patience quickly. I think that if a guy were persistent enough, there would be some kind of chance that she would give in and fall for them. The problem is finding that guy."
They continued to talk about their friends as well as went over some of the songs before continuing with the show. Afterwards, it was time to leave. She sighed sadly as she helped the band put things away then changed out of her dress, she really came to love being up on stage singing and feeling free…and being with Sesshomaru. She turned to take a quick peek at him, he was unhooking the wires for the amps. She have to admit, she feels something real for him, even though she don't know him all that well.
She then noticed his eyes locking with hers and it was then that she realized that she was staring at him. She saw a small smile form on his mouth and she turned away to hide her blush.
"Kagome, come on, I believe it's time to go." Sango said as she swatted the perverted man away. He just couldn't keep his hands off her and she could feel her frustration wearing her down.
Kagome smiled then turned to Sesshomaru to wave goodbye to him then left out with Sango. Kagome went inside of her apartment intent on going to sleep. After stripping off her clothes, she crawled in bed. She was happy to find Inuyasha already asleep, it would only make her night better. She still hasn't made up her mind but with how things are going between them, she might give it one more shot…might. She sighed not knowing really what to do but not really wanting to think about it right now. She just curled herself up on her side of the bed and fell asleep automatically.
Inuyasha woke up the moment that the bedroom door was open but made no moves knowing that their relationship was very unstable at the moment. He felt the movement in the bed before everything was still then waited until she was asleep before turning towards her. Her back was to him and he felt a small pain of sadness that things have turned out like this. He wants to make it right, he really does, he can't stand the thought of being alone again. He just found his Kik…
'Kagome, not Kikyo. Kikyo is dead and gone.' He thought as he sat up.
Inuyasha wanted to pull her body closer to him but two things stopped him from doing so, her threat and her scent. He wanted to growl out loud, she was still seeing the mystery demon. He had turned back to his side of the bed to try to go back to sleep, he was going to find out who exactly she has been seeing and why.
