Disclaimer- I don't own Inuyasha.
Title- Left Behind
Summary- She loved him. He loved her. One night changed everything and she ran away. Now she's back only to find the one thing she left behind was the thing she wished she didn't.
Genre- Romance/Drama
Note- They are ALL human. No demons or hanyous!
Chapter 16: Getting Closer
"You're kidding me?" Jade said in disbelieve. "That's stupid!" she complained as she slumped in the office chair.
Inuyasha shook his head, not bothering to look at her as he scan through some documents. "No," he said. "It's being responsible."
Jade let out a frustrated sigh. "You're impossible!"
Inuyasha froze for a moment. That's what Kagome said to him when they were in the amusement park last week. He sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose.
"No, Jade," he reasoned, finally getting back to reality. "I'm being reasonable."
"Dad!" she whined. "That's embarrassing!"
"Hey guys!" they heard.
Inuyasha looked up and Jade turned the office chair around to see who came in.
Kagome stood there with a brown bag and two cups of coffee.
"I brought lunch!" she said cheerfully.
"Finally," Jade complained. "Maybe you can talk some sense into my Dad."
Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "There's nothing to talk about," he said annoyed.
Jade's eyes widen in anger. "Nothing to talk about!" she yelled. She pointed at him and looked at Kagome. "He wants me to get Kohaku's phone number, his parents' names, what they do, who lives with him, and how old are his siblings!" she complained.
Kagome let out a small giggle. "I think that's a little over board Inuyasha," she said, agreeing with Jade.
Inuyasha glared at her. "If she's going to be going out with a boy I want to know everything about him. I still don't know if I approve of this. If it were up to me I wouldn't let her date until she's thirty."
"Ew!" Jade scrunched her face in disgust. "Until I'm thirty like you guys? But that's so unfair!"
Kagome rolled her eyes and walked to her desk. She pulled out a salad from the brown bag and placed it on her desk. She walked over to Inuyasha's desk and placed the brown bag there. She handed Inuyasha his coffee and he mumbled a 'thank you.'
"What you get me?" Jade said, snooping in the bag.
"I got you a chicken sandwich and I think there's juice in there, too," Kagome said.
Jade shook her head. "The sandwich I'll take but you can have the juice. I want coffee," she said reaching over to get Kagome's coffee. Kagome slapped her hand away.
"Nope. It's mine," she said.
"But I want some," she whined. She looked over to Inuyasha who seemed to enjoy sipping on his. He noticed Jade staring at him with hopeful eyes and he shook his head. "Nope."
Jade frowned. "I blame Uncle Souta for getting me addicted to coffee," she blamed.
Kagome shook her head and walked to her desk. She sat down and started eating. "You spend too much time with him," she stated.
Jade grinned, unwrapping her sandwich, she said, "Yeah, but he's so awesome blossom."
"Awesome blossom?" Inuyasha raised a brow.
"Oh yeah! I forgot! You're old," she teased. "It means he's cool."
Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "I'm not that old, Jade."
Jade narrowed her eyes. "Sure you aren't."
Inuyasha sighed and grabbed his lunch from the bag. He looked over to Kagome.
"Hey Kagome?" he called out.
Kagome took a sip of her coffee and looked at him. "Yeah?"
"Wanna go out for dinner tonight?" he asked casually.
Kagome almost choked on her sandwich. She cleared her throat and fought off the blush she felt that wanted to form on her cheeks. "Um . . . yeah, sure. What time?" she asked. They haven't had any emotional encounter so going out for dinner isn't that bad, right? They are friends after all.
Inuyasha shrugged. "How about after work?" he suggested.
Kagome nodded. "Sure," she smiled and went back to eating, feeling a little excited.
Inuyasha smiled and went back to eating. He felt an intense gaze on him and look up to find Jade glaring at him. Inuyasha looked at her with expressionless eyes.
She softly shook her head and went back eating.
"So where are we going?" Kagome asked.
Inuyasha kept his eyes on the road as he drove. "Um . . . how does that Italian place sound? "
"You mean Antonio's Restaurant?" Kagome asked.
Inuyasha nodded. "Yeah, that one."
Kagome shrugged. "Sure, why not?"
Once they reached the restaurant and parked the car. Inuyasha, being a gentleman he always was, opened the car door for Kagome and help her out.
"Well I see you still have manners," she commented.
Inuyasha rolled his eyes and closed the car door. "I see you're still a pain in the ass," he shot back.
Kagome pouted and hit his shoulder playfully. "Be nice to me, Inu," she said.
Inuyasha wrapped his arm around her waist and started walking to the restaurant. "I can't promise that," he said quietly.
"What?" Kagome asked.
Inuyasha put on a stern face, "I said you should shut your trap."
"You're such a booty," she said as they entered the restaurant.
Inuyasha chuckled. "You still say that?"
Kagome could only smile.
"Only two?" the lady asked as she approached the two adults.
Inuyasha nodded. "But can we have the usual seats?" he asked.
The waitress smiled. "Right this way, Mr. Takahashi," she said as the two followed her.
"I think she has the hots for you," Kagome whispered into Inuyasha's ear.
"Who doesn't?" he smirked.
Kagome rolled her eyes. "Conceited."
"Don't hate cause I'm beautiful," he pouted.
Kagome giggled. 'There's the Inuyasha I know,' she told herself happily.
The waitress turned around and lifted an arm signaling they can sit down. She gave Kagome a quick glare and smiled at Inuyasha.
The two sat down and menus were placed in front of them.
"Anything to drink, Mr. Takahashi?" the waitress asked sweetly.
Kagome raised a brow when she noticed she had her back turned to her.
Inuyasha just looked at her with a bored expression. "I'll have the usual wine. Kagome?" he asked looking at her.
Kagome sighed. "Um . . . I'll have the same he's having."
Inuyasha raised a brow. "Do you even know what wine I'm having?"
Kagome shook her head. "Nope. But I know it has to be good if it's your usual."
Inuyasha nodded. "Fair enough." He looked back at the waitress who was still smiling at him. "You heard the lady. Two usual wines."
The waitress nodded and walked away.
Kagome bursted out laughing.
"What's so funny?" Inuyasha asked.
"She doesn't like me," she said cheerfully.
Inuyasha smirked. "Well it's natural for a woman to hate one who is extremely beautiful like youself, Kagome," he said slyly.
Kagome stopped laughing and blushed.
"That blush looks adorable on you, did you know that?" Inuyasha commented.
Kagome blushed even darker. She shook her head. "You're still a big flirt, aren't you?"
"Only to pretty women," he smirked.
Kagome's face softened. 'What's going on? He wasn't this flirty.'
"Here you are," the waitress aid as she came back. Placing the two wine glasses on the table. She turned her back to Kagome again. "Ready to order, Mr. Takahashi?" she asked sweetly.
Inuyasha didn't turn his gaze away from Kagome. "I'm not so sure, maybe you should ask her," he said, nodding to Kagome.
Kagome rolled her eyes as the waitress looked like she forced herself to turn to her. She had on a fake smile. "And what would you like?" she asked forcefully.
Kagome smiled. "I'll have the Antonio's spaghetti," she said, handing her the menu.
The waitress continued to smile and popped a brow. She turned back to Inuyasha. "Did you choose what you would like to order?" she asked.
Inuyasha didn't look at her, much to her dismay, and said, "I'll have what she's having."
The waitress bit her lip. "You wouldn't like anything else? The spaghetti isn't that great if you ask me," she said.
Inuyasha kept his gaze on Kagome. "Yeah, but I didn't ask you so I'll have the same. I trust her choice of food."
Kagome looked at the waitress. She hold back a laugh. She looked really unsatisfied.
"Very well, then," she said quietly and walked away.
Kagome cracked a smile. She looked back at Inuyasha who seem like he was checking her out. She waved her hand in front of him. "Dude," she said. "My face is up here," she pointed to her face.
Inuyasha smirked. "Couldn't help myself."
Kagome shook her head. 'This wasn't how I expected for him to act.'
They chatted a while and soon the subject was about Jade and Kohaku.
"I think you should give her a chance," Kagome reasoned.
Inuyasha shook his head. "I don't think so."
"Inu, they're just kids," she said.
"Exactly. Therefore they have no idea what they're going into."
"Inuyasha," Kagome rubbed her temples. "Just let her go out with the boy. It's not like she's going to marry him."
Inuyasha's face went blank.
Kagome looked at him with a confused face. "You okay?"
Inuyasha nodded. "Yeah," he said quietly.
"Orders here," the waitress returned.
She placed the plate in front of Inuyasha. "Enjoy," she said. She turned to Kagome and placed the plate in front of her. Her smile was too sweet for Kagome's taste. " Enjoy."
Kagome smirked and bit the side of her cheek. "Take it back," she ordered softly.
The waitress's smile faltered a little. "Excuse me?"
"Something wrong, Kagome?" Inuyasha asked.
Kagome placed an elbow on the table laid her head against her index finger. "Take it back," she said again.
The waitress shook her head. "Is there something wrong?"
Kagome narrowed her eyes. "Do you seriously think I'm stupid?" Kagome asked. "Take it back and make sure the next plate is not spit on."
The waitress's smile faltered. "I-I'm not sure what you mean by that?"
Kagome smiled. "I know you spit on my plate. So take it back and give me a clean one."
The waitress shook her head. "Now why would I do such a thing?" she asked.
Kagome rolled her eyes. "Yes, tell me why would you do such a thing?"
"Are you sure she spit on your plate, Kagome?" Inuyasha asked.
Kagome glared at the waitress. "I'm positive."
"I can assure I did no such thing," the waitress defended.
Kagome raised a brow. "So if I were to get this checked, you can assure me there are no traces of your DNA in my plate?" she asked mockingly.
"You're kidding me, right?" the waitress asked hesitantly.
"Try me."
The waitress grabbed the plate of spaghetti and turned to walk away.
"Oh and Sweety," Kagome called out. "Don't let it happen again and be happy I didn't get you fired," Kagome threatened.
The waitress bit her lip and nodded.
Kagome shook her head and looked at Inuyasha who looked at her with mischief in his eyes.
"What?" she asked annoyed.
Inuyasha grinned. "How'd you she spit in your food?"
"Call it women's tuition," she simply said.
After the waitress came back with the plate and satisfied that it was cleaned, Kagome ate in peace.
"So answer me something, Inu?" Kagome asked.
"Shoot," he said as he sipped on his wine.
"How do they know your name here?" Kagome asked curiously.
"I come here a lot when I'm doing business or when I'm on a date," he said casually.
Kagome felt an uncomfortable feeling spread over her. It was jealousy. "Oh, you've been dating?" she asked weakly.
Inuyasha nodded. "Yeah," he answered like no big deal. "Have you?"
Kagome bit her lip. "Once in a while," she admitted.
Inuyasha smiled. "That's good. It would be a shame if a beautiful woman like you doesn't get any attention from a man," he said slyly.
Kagome smiled faintly. "So . . . um . . . how many girls have you dated?" she asked. She didn't like this subject because she knew it would bother her to know. But curiosity is very overpowering.
"Ah, the old ex-girlfriend question," he teased. He shrugged as he thought. "Just a couple," he said lightly.
Kagome raised her brow. "A couple?"
Inuyasha nodded. "No one special or anything. How about you?"
Kagome shrugged. "About seven guys, I guess. Not much of a relationship or spark going between us but yeah . . ."
"Such a shame," Inuyasha said. "These men probably don't know what a good woman you are."
Did she just hear sarcasm in his voice?
Dinner went on and the two of them thought it would be good if they go for a walk at the park.
"I forgot how fun it was when we used to come here," Kagome said out loud.
"Yeah," Inuyasha replied quietly. "No one here which makes it better."
Kagome nodded. Before when they were younger they used to come at the park at night. It was much more enjoyable when you have the whole place to yourself.
"Hey, let's go to the swings," Kagome said walking toward them.
Inuyasha sighed. "You're such a kid."
Kagome giggled. "People love me that way," she said as she walked a head.
She didn't notice Inuyasha's soft expression nor did she hear what he mumbled.
"Yeah, they do."
Kagome smiled as she sat on one of the swings and began to move her legs in order to swing. She squealed as Inuyasha pushed her making her swing higher.
"Remember how much we used to get in trouble because we spend too much time out in the dark when we were younger?" Kagome asked.
"Yeah," Inuyasha said as he pushed her.
"Good times," she said happily.
"Good times," he agreed.
Kagome continued to swing and Inuyasha eventually got tired and sat on one of the swings.
"Hey Kagome?" he asked casually.
"Yeah?"
Inuyasha looked at her teasingly. "Wouldn't it be great having sex on swings?"
Kagome's eyes widen and she dug her heels in the dirt in order to stop. She didn't care if her heels got dirty. "W-what?"
Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "Come on! We're adults now. Don't you think it would be interesting and fun to have sex on swings?"
Kagome looked at him like he was crazy and she was blushing crazily. "Why would you ask that?" she asked shyly.
Inuyasha raised a brow. "What? Have you tried it?" he asked curiously.
Kagome blushed even more and shook her head. "No!" She raised her brow and she was afraid to ask but she did. "Have you?"
Inuyasha shrugged. "Not on the swings," he said casually.
Kagome's eyes widen again. "You mean . . . you're not . . ."
"A virgin?"
She nodded.
Inuyasha smiled faintly. "No," he said. "I'm not."
Kagome felt her heart tug. "Oh," she said quietly. "I thought you said you wanted to wait until you're married."
Inuyasha shrugged. "I did, too, but temptation is really overpowering."
Kagome bit her lip and looked away. She felt something inside her ache.
"I think we should head on home," she said quietly.
Inuyasha nodded. "Sure." He stared at her with intensity but she didn't notice.
After he drove her home, Kagome opened the door.
"You're finally home," she heard.
She found Jade laying on the sofa, watching T.V.
"Hey, kid," she greeted.
Jade waved her hand. "Miroku and Sango aren't home yet," she informed her.
Kagome nodded. "Okay. Did you have dinner yet?"
Jade nodded. "Yeah. They left me money for take out. I ordered Chinese."
Kagome nodded, walking to the coat closet and placing her purse there.
"How was dinner with Dad?"
Kagome smiled. "Good."
Jade raised a brow. "Anything interesting happened?"
Kagome sighed. "I couldn't convince him to let you date Kohaku," she said disappointed.
Jade blushed and shook her head. "Well . . . that wasn't what I meant."
Knowing what she was going at, Kagome shook her head. "We're just friends, Jade."
Jade shrugged. "It was just a question."
Kagome shook her head. She started heading up the stairs when she turned again to Jade. "Hey?" She asked softly.
"'Sup."
"Um . . . did you know if Inuyasha ever dated anyone?" she asked.
Jade sat up from the couch and stared at Kagome. She nodded. "Yeah. He does. He's practically a playboy. I'm surprised he hasn't caught a STD with the bimbos he dates," she said in disgust.
Kagome bit her lip. "Playboy?"
Jade nodded. "He is good-looking and a male so it's natural for him to date women and sleep around." She raised an eyebrow. "Why?"
Kagome shook her head. "Let's just say we had an interesting conversation."
"You mean about how many people you guys dated and slept with?" Jade guessed.
Kagome nodded.
Jade grinned. "So how many men did you lay?"
Kagome rolled her eyes. "That young lady is none of your business," she said firmly.
Jade chuckled. "Whatever. You and Dad are good-looking people so I wouldn't be surprised if you had a lot of boyfriends." She went back watching television. "Just remember to be careful."
Kagome shook her head in disbelieve. She walked upstairs and went to her room to gather her pajamas and head to the bathroom.
She turned on the water and decided to take a bath instead of a shower.
She looked at herself in the mirror as she stripped off her clothes.
Her eyes watered as she thought about the subject of sex with Inuyasha.
'Not a virgin,' she told herself anguished.
She shook her head.
'Come on, Kags! This is what you wanted. You wanted him to move on even if he had other women in his arms,' she told herself.
She ran her delicate hands over her flat stomach and traced down to her abdomen.
She wiped a tear away with her other hand. She continued to stare at herself in the mirror.
She traced a light scar on her lower belly. She brought her hand up and brought it to her left side and traced the another scar.
"I hate you, Kouga," she whispered, remembering the horrible feeling of his hands on her body and taking her brutally. He did what he pleased with her and she hated every minute of it.
She tried many times to be intimate with another man but she couldn't. These scars just kept reminding her of the torture she was put into. And she tried many times to be close to another man, but she ended up comparing them to Inuyasha.
She didn't deny it to herself. She was still in love with him. She thought she wasn't but when she saw him again . . . she couldn't hold the feelings in.
Tears ran down her cheeks and she wiped them furiously.
She smiled sadly to herself in the mirror.
'We're just friends,' she reminded herself. 'Just . . . friends . . . just like we used to be.'
Yay! Another fast update! Just like the good old days when I used to update every day with my last story. :sighs: Did I forget to mention I'm on spring break? LOL. I'm so happy! I get to sleep late but I go back to school on Monday and it's my birthday that day. That sucks! Well I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. There's still more to come!
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