Chapter 6 – Fools

I am tired of this place, I hope people change

I need time to replace what I gave away

And my hopes, they are high, I must keep them small

Though I try to resist I still want it all

After Izayoi's Sunday's gathering, a few days had passed. Every day was an exciting one at the Taisho's house and Izayoi was always involving Kagome in her activities. They had a "bake class" and went to a run marathon through the beach. Inuyasha had to excuse himself for a few days to, yet again, go to interviews. Kagome and Rin got to know each other better and stayed up very late talking about their lives, watching movies and listening to good music.

Kagome put a white bikini on and a cover dress. She headed to her balcony and went down the stairs. When she was swimming in the ocean and the morning sun hit her face, she felt at peace. She started remembering her weird relationship with Inuyasha and how Rin said she was 'their biggest fan'. Kagome didn't know what was happening and all those mixed emotions were getting to her. Her mother had called a day ago and she said that everything was going according to plan and that she shouldn't worry but Kagome couldn't help feeling scared and nervous. Just as she was getting deep in thought, she saw Rin swimming to her, wearing an orange swimsuit. She told Kagome about her birthday plans in a few days to go to the 'famous beach nightclub'. She was getting very excited talking about it when she remembered she had to work with Sesshomaru so she swam her way to the shore and headed to the balcony that led to her bedroom. Kagome eventually went to her bedroom, had a shower and styled her hair in a messy ponytail and chose a cute yellow dress from her closet to wear. Just as she was ready to get out of her room, Rin came in without knocking and crying her heart out and hugged Kagome.

- What's wrong, Rin? Are you feeling sick? Does something hurt? –

- When I was ready I went to Sesshomaru's office and came in without knocking and he and Kagura were kissing! Yes! Kissing! – Rin said, talking as if she made perfect sense.

- Well, I do find it shocking but … why are you crying? – Kagome answered as Rin's face turned red.

- I … I … I like him, I think. I know he's supposed to be my cousin, I know he's way older than me, I know it's wrong. I just … like how he tells me I'm doing a good job, I like how he kisses my forehead even though I know he's just treating me like a kid. I just … - Rin said looking at the floor and feeling embarrassed.

- You just like him, right? – Kagome said touching Rin's shoulder and smiling at her.

- Thanks – Rin said hugging Kagome really tight.

- Did they saw you? When you opened the door and interrupted them. –

- Yes. Sesshomaru was really shocked. I just apologized and fled the scene. –

- That's really embarrassing – Kagome said with a small laugh – You should really go and – She said while getting interrupted by a single knock on the door.

- Who is it? – Rin said nervously.

- It's Sesshomaru. Rin, can we talk? – A deep voice answered and Rin made a scared face to Kagome.

- Ok, I'll come out in a second! – Rin yelled a little – Ok, thanks Kagome. I'll tell you what happened later. Bye. –

Kagome took her purse and headed out the house, praying to not be seen. She really wanted to go walking to the flower market Izayoi mentioned but if Akio or anyone else saw her, they would tell the driver to take her. She loved walking to places and didn't really want to arrive in a limousine or any other expensive car they owned. As she was walking, random people were being kind and saying 'Morning' as Kagome smiled and replied back. She finally arrived to a beautiful place that had million flowers in piles and rows. Lots of people were walking through the place and after walking and observing for a little while, Kagome found a small hallway filled with plants and at the end of it, there was a small greenhouse that was empty so she wondered if she should be there. She looked around and at the end of the hall; a single beautiful pink lily was standing strong. As she was admiring it, someone touched her shoulder and she let out a small scream.

- This lily has been alive for more than a hundred years. It seems it has chosen you. – An old man said while bending and pouring a little to water to the lily.

- Huh? What do you mean? - She said, getting interrupted by the man giving her the lily in the flowerpot in her hands. – Oh no wait, I can't accept this. At least let me pay for it. –

- Don't be a fool. How can I sell this lily to its rightful owner? – Said the old man while turning around and walking away, leaving a very confused Kagome behind.

- But, hey! –

- Someday, it's going to serve its purpose. – The old man said, still walking away and not looking at Kagome.

Kagome stayed still for a minute, with a question mark on her face. She quickly got out of the greenhouse and started looking for the old man, but he was nowhere to be seen. She asked the people who were working there and told her they didn't have lilies or any old man working there. She mentioned the greenhouse and they looked at her as if she were crazy and told her they didn't have such a thing. She went back to where the greenhouse was, but she found nothing.

In her way home, she felt a breeze pull her through a sideway of the road and she got curious and decided to go with the flow. She started walking through some branches and palm trees and suddenly found a lake that was completely covered by trees and not a single ray of sun wondered around it. Kagome took her shoes off and put down the lily in a safe place. She touched the water with her foot and to her surprise the water was warm and nice. She looked around everywhere, smiled and took her dress off. She quickly went in the lake and started swimming, relaxing and simply enjoying that beautiful place. Suddenly, she saw some lights and then saw that a car was approaching the lake. She recognized the car as one of the Taisho's family and it quickly parked. Inuyasha came out of the car and seemed like he was really angry, more like pissed off. He came in the lake, not caring that he was getting completely drenched and carried Kagome to the shore while she was screaming and punching him in his back, while in her underwear. She got out of his grasp and landed on the ground.

- What the fuck is your problem? You fucking moron! – Kagome yelled while standing up.

- Don't you fucking scream at me! You have been missing since morning. We've been looking for you for hours now. We thought something had happened to you. My mom was going crazy. Be grateful she still hasn't called your mom. – Inuyasha said, angrier than ever.

- What do you mean? It's still morning! I just went for a walk, to the flower shop and I quickly went for a swim. I know I didn't tell anyone that I was going out but it was only for an hour, besides I was already going home. – Kagome said, while small tears ran down her face.

- Does this seem like morning to you? – Inuyasha said while showing his cellphone to Kagome that marked 11 PM.

- How … how is that possible? I've just been here for about ten minutes … how … - Kagome said really worried and suddenly looked at the lily. It has something to do with this? She thought.

- Fuck, Kagome. Why would you do something like this? -Inuyasha said grabbing Kagome's wrist.

- I have no idea! I've already told you! I know it sound strange but time just went by without me noticing, I've been swimming here the whole time! –

- Oh yeah? For someone who has been swimming for hours, your skin is not even wrinkled! – Inuyasha said while looking at Kagome's body and noticing that her underwear was see through.

Kagome noticed this and covered herself with her arms and hands. Inuyasha let out a stressed sigh, took Kagome's yellow dress from the ground and put it on her. She was crying without making any sounds and just looking down. Inuyasha didn't know why, but it seemed like she was telling the truth. He kissed her on the forehead, on her cheek and when he was about to kiss her lips, she pushed him away.

- Don't you fucking kiss me. – Kagome said finally looking at him with fierce eyes covered in teardrops. – You are mean, a jerk, and you really scared me! –

- Sorry … sorry I was a brute. Please forgive me. Stop trembling. Kagome … -

Inuyasha slowly kissed Kagome's lips while wiping her tears away. He carried her to the backseat of his car, took his drenched t-shirt off and they started making out. Inuyasha was being really gentle with her, because she was still very vulnerable. He touched her all over and saw that she was getting red, as always. He pulled her dress up, without taking it off completely and unfastened her bra. He rubbed one of her nipples with his right hand and licked the other with his tongue. He listened Kagome making cute and small sounds. Just as he was planning to lick her somewhere else his phone rang really loudly. Kagome quickly sat down, fastened her bra and pulled down her dress. She got out of the car to grab her shoes and just as she was about to grab the lily, she decided to leave it there. Inuyasha was talking to Sesshomaru on the phone and told him he had just found Kagome safe and sound and told him to inform everyone.

The two of them started the way home and Kagome felt asleep because she felt very tired. When they arrived, Kagome apologized to everyone and Izayoi cried in happiness and hugged her. She went to her bedroom, took a warm shower and put some really comfy sleepwear on. As she got out of the bath, she saw that single lily placed nicely in the desk besides her bed. She was even more confused as she had sworn she'd left the lily at the lake. She sat down in her bed and looked at the flower.

There was just something about it.