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 19: Too Close

Jade sighed as she heard the door bell ring. Why did she have to spend her time in the living room and get stuck to opening the door?

"Jade," Kagome said coming down the stairs. "Who's at the door?"

The door bell rang again.

Jade stood up from the floor and sighed. "How the hell would I know if I haven't opened it yet," she said as she walked closer to it and opened it.

"Hi Jade!" she was greeted by a very happy person.

Jade raised an eye brow. "Hello there, bimbo," she said in a calm voice yet so annoyed.

Kagome walked over to the door and furrowed her brows. "Kikyo?"

Kikyo stood there with a big smile on her face as her eyes met with Kagome's. "Hey there, girl!" she greeted.

Jade looked back at Kagome and then at Kikyo. "You guys are friends?" she asked in disbelieve.

Kikyo nodded. "Yup!"

Jade raised her arms in the air and walked back inside. She muttered something about a crazy world with crazy people. She saw Sango coming from the kitchen and she asked who was here.

"The bimbo," Jade answered.

Sango sighed. "Don't call her that, Jade," she said. She walked toward the door and put on her best smile. She, personally, didn't like Kikyo so much. Sure, she's a sweet girl but she can be too much of a brat. "Hey there, Kikyo," she greeted.

Kikyo, once again, smiled. "Hey Sango!" she said excitingly.

Sango and Kagome were surprised when Kikyo let out a squeal and clapped her hands.

"Yay! Everyone is here! Now we can go!" she said.

Sango raised a brow. "Go where?"

Kikyo gave her a secretive grin. "Don't worry, you'll like it," she assured her.

"Kikyo?" Kagome said uncertainly.

"Like I said, don't worry. We'll bring Jade, too. Believe me when I say you girls will not regret this," Kikyo winked.

Sango let out a loud groan. "Oh . . .yeah . .give it to me,"she moaned.

Kagome sniggered. "Sango, I think you're enjoying your massage too much," she said.

Sango could only groan more. She laid on her belly with a towel covering her bottom as a very hot masseur relieved her kinks in her back.

"I don't think Miroku would like that you're practically having an orgasm by another guy, Sango," Kikyo giggled.

Sango flicked her off.

Kagome rolled her eyes. 'Probably got that from Jade,' she thought.

Thinking about her daughter she turned her head away from the women and paid attention to Jade who was covering her face with her arms as she lay on the table as another hot masseur massaged her.

She was obviously blushing.

Kagome smiled lightly.

"Kagome?"

She turned to where her name was called. "Yes, Kikyo?"

"I was hoping if you would like to go with me and Inuyasha out for dinner?" she asked.

Kagome bit her lip. "I don't think that's a good idea, Kikyo," she said.

Kikyo waved it off. "None sense. You could bring Jade along with you. Inuyasha has to spend as much time with her. And I think it would be a great idea if we all go together. Besides, we might as well get used to it since me and Inuyasha will wed," she ended softly.

That's when it hit Kagome.

A strange, icy, blowing pain in her chest developed. She let out a shaky sigh.

How could she have not thought about it?

Kikyo and Inuyasha will be married and . . . .

'How does Jade feel about this?' she quickly thought.

Jade loved Inuyasha so much and he will be married to Kikyo. What happens when they have kids of their own?

Another painful sensation spread through Kagome's body.

Her eyes softened.

'Why is this so complicated?'

"Kagome?"

Kagome snapped out of her daze and found Kikyo staring at her with concerned eyes.

Kagome felt her heart shatter.

"Kagome, you okay?" Kikyo asked gently.

Kagome hesitated and felt eyes staring at her. They belonged to Sango and Jade.

Kagome nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine," she spoke softly.

Kikyo smiled lightly. "So . . .are you up to it?" she asked again.

"Sure, we'll go," was said.

Kikyo smiled excitingly. "Oh goody! We'll go to the best restaurant in town!" she said in her joyful, monotone voice.

But there was one problem.

Kagome never gave her her answer.

Jade did.

She turned to see the little girl staring at her with intense eyes.

"Now remember, Jade, try not to get us kicked out from here," Kikyo said in a firm voice.

Jade rolled her eyes. "I'll try," she muttered.

It was obvious Kikyo got on her nerves.

"Kagome sit next to me," Kikyo ordered.

Kagome obeyed.

"Do you feel alright, Kagome?"

Kagome's head snapped up quick and stared at Inuyasha. His eyes were somewhat soft and with an unreadable emotion in them. It surprises her that he asked her such a question. And her heart felt tight. It been days she hadn't heard his voice. He's been away from the office. She's guessing Kikyo wanted to spend time with him.

"Yes," she replied softly.

Inuyasha nodded but he didn't look satisfied. He helped Jade in her seat before he sat down.

Kikyo smiled at him and hold his hand, warmly, Kagome noticed.

Memories flowed though her mind as she remembered she had that look on her face many years ago.

"So what do you want to drink, Kagome?" she heard.

Kagome cursed herself as she went into daze, again. She looked at Kikyo and said, "I'll have a glass of wine."

"Which one?" Kikyo asked.

Kagome didn't know what to say.

"She'll have the wine I'm having, Kikyo," Inuyasha said, interrupting the conversation.

Kikyo raised a brow at Kagome. "Would you like that, Kagome?" she asked.

Kagome nodded as her eyes met with golden ones. He kept staring at her with extreme force.

Kikyo shook her head. "You and Inuyasha are wimpy. Ordering light drinks, ugh!"

Inuyasha broke away from Kagome's eyes and face Kikyo. "Just be happy I'm not a heavy drinker, babe," he said in a silky voice.

Kikyo giggled. "True."

Inuyasha looked at Jade. "What about you, brat?" he asked.

Jade stuck her tongue at him and thought for a while. "I've been craving for a pina colada for a while," she said and quickly added on, "Without liquor, of course."

Inuyasha nodded and called out for a waiter and ordered them their drinks.

Then he just started having a conversation with Jade.

Kagome felt a little awkward and face Kikyo who was smiling at her.

And it's official that Kikyo is a smiley person.

Kinda scary . . .

"Having fun?" she asked.

Kagome bit her lip. Her eyes went to Inuyasha who looked like he looked away. She gave Kikyo her full attention.

"Not really. I feel . . .strange," Kagome said.

Kikyo gave her a light smile. "It's okay. You won't feel that way for long," she said.

Kagome was about to ask her what she meant but the waiter cam with their drinks and asked if they are ready to order.

"Oh, Kagome, you should try the cashew nut salad," Kikyo suggested, since she was the last one to order.

Kagome lip twitched.

"Kikyo," Inuyasha said calmly, his eyes on Kagome, once again. "Kagome is allergic to nuts."

Kikyo put a hand on her mouth. "Sorry," she apologized. "I didn't know."

Kagome shook her head. "It's alright. I'll have the breaded steak with extra mozzarella cheese and hot peppers," she said tot he waiter.

The waiter nodded and walked away.

"Wow," Jade said amused. "I didn't know you were allergic to nuts."

Kagome nodded with her eyes on Inuyasha who also had his eyes locked with hers. "Yes, I am."

Jade looked at the two adults and her lips twitched in a very faint smile. She looked at Inuyasha. "How'd you know?" she asked.

"Something I've always known and never forgotten," he said in his calm voice.

"Excuse me as I go to the bathroom," Kikyo said abruptly. "Anyone want to come?" she asked as she slowly got up from the chair.

The two females shook their heads.

Kikyo shrugged and smiled as she leaned down to Inuyasha and planted a soft kiss on his lips.

He returned it.

And that hurt Kagome.

Then Kikyo left.

Inuyasha watched her go and turned around to find Jade watching with interest and Kagome staring at her lap.

"Well," Jade said amused, once again, "this is definitely entertaining."

"More like annoying," Inuyasha said sternly as he glared at Kagome.

Jade raised a brow. "Okay," she muttered. "Something happened between the two of you guys. Not that long ago I saw you guys being friends and now there's a lot more tension."

Inuyasha let out a harsh laugh. "Oh, we're friends all right. Right, Kagome?" his voice dripping with venom sarcasm.

Kagome looked up with her eyes filled with furry.

"What's wrong? Not feeling well?" Inuyasha smirked.

Kagome stayed quiet but glaring at him.

Inuyasha leaned forward. "Are you jealous?" he said quietly.

Kagome bit the inside of her cheek.

"Are you jealous that I'm getting married to such a beautiful woman?" he continue to say.

Jade watched silently.

"She's young, Inuyasha," Kagome finally said, softly. "I didn't know you were into young girls."

Inuyasha frowned. "She's a woman, Kagome," he said in a serious tone.

Kagome shook her head. "To me she's a little girl. She doesn't know what she wants, Inuyasha. And you better not break her heart," she said in a warning tone.

Inuyasha sneered, "Why the hell did you have to come?"

"Because I said so," Jade said now glaring at him.

Inuyasha looked surprised. Almost as if he forgot Jade was there and that she was in Kagome's side.

Kagome, too, was surprised.

Jade frowned. "We were invited by Kikyo. Got a problem with that?" she asked fiercely.

Inuyasha glared back at Kagome. "Why the fuck did she had to invite this bitch?" he spat.

"Because this bitch is my best friend," said an angry voice behind him.

Everyone looked up and froze.

Kikyo stood with a frown on her face. She turned to Kagome.

"Let's go," she said still being angry.

"What?"

"I said let's go and bring Jade along with you," Kikyo said, grabbing her purse. She turned to Inuyasha. "I never want to hear you talk to Kagome like that again! Do you understand?" Kikyo said firmly.

Inuyasha was still silent. One thing he did know is that he should never get Kikyo mad.

Never.

Kagome and Jade started following Kikyo to the entrance.

That's when it hit Inuyasha.

"Kikyo, how am I going to get home?" he yelled.

"Walk home, bitch!"

Kagome continued to stare at the woman in front of her. She was surprised.

First, Jade stood up for her.

And now it was Kikyo . . .

As they reached the car, Kikyo said, "We'll have dinner at my place. I'll call the chef to get cooking."

Jade shook her head. "Let's go back to my house. I think we still have some left over lasagna."

Kikyo smiled and nodded in approval. She faced Kagome, who was staring at her with a look of disbelieve.

"What's wrong?" Kikyo asked.

Kagome narrowed her eyes softly. "Why did you do that?"

Kikyo smiled. "Like I said, you're my best friend."

Yay! New chapter! Sorry it's a little short but I just don't want you guys to kill me for not updating. So I hope you enjoyed this chapter. The next one will be a lot better!

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