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 20: Wipe Your Tears

She moaned softly as he continued to thrust into her, rough and demanding. She furrowed her brows as she tried to wiggle to at least have him hit her pleasure zone, but failed. She heard him grunt as he continued his rhythm. She grabbed two fistfuls of his hair and pulled his head from her neck.

He groaned and glared at her with frustration.

She panted, "Take it ea-"

She muffled a groan as he silenced her with a kiss.

He hissed and pulled away from her when she bit him. He buried his face into her neck again. "Fucking bitch," he moaned as he thrust into her with even more pressure.

She threw her head back and closed her eyes as she cried out. She was close; very close.

He growled as he thrust faster and hold on to his partner tighter. He let out a loud groan as he felt his whole body quiver with pleasure and satisfaction.

He pulled out and lifted his head and kissed her on the forehead. "Thanks, babe," he muttered as he laid next to her with eyes closed.

She frowned and sat up to glare at him. How dare he leave her hanging and not fulling her point!

She studied his peaceful features with a steady glare and bit her tongue from screaming as she realized he fell asleep.

'Asshole,' she spat to herself.

He has been doing a lot of that lately.

She knew he was a wild animal in bed, but she never thought he would be this rough. She winced as she rubbed her thighs. She going to need a nice, long, hot bath.

She bit back a groan as she got up from the bed and walked stiffly to the bathroom. She prepared the bath and added her oils in it. She went back in the bedroom to get her robe and was stopped when she heard a noise.

Her eyebrow rose in curiosity and walked back to the bed where her partner slept.

'Is he crying?' she asked herself.

Her eyes narrowed and then softened when she saw a tear falling across his cheek. She reached out to wipe it away but once again was stopped when she heard him mutter something so quietly.

She leaned closer to him and strained her ears in order to hear.

"Why?" he was saying. "Why did you leave?"

She furrowed her brows in confusion. Who would leave this wonderful man?

She continued to listen.

"Why? It still hurts. I was gonna . . ."

Her eyes widened and gasped as she pulled away from him. Her heart was beating fast and furiously. She placed a hand on her mouth to keep her from letting out a loud sob. Her vision became blurry.

Was she really that naive?

Why didn't she realize this before?

"See you later, Souta!" Kagome yelled out cheerfully as she walked to her car.

Souta leaned against the door frame and waved. "Come back and visit soon, Kagome! Later, Jade!"

The young girl who was already in the car, rolled down the window and stuck half her body out and waved. "Later, Uncle Souta!" she said brightly. When she heard the car start she moved back into the vehicle and put on her seat belt.

Kagome sighed as she drove the car out of the drive way.

"So what did Kikyo want that she had to interrupt our visit at your brother's house?" Jade asked slightly upset. She really wanted to spend more time with her uncle.

Kagome slumped in her seat and drove lazily. Lucky for her, since her town is small there were no cars driving because people just walked to places. But she didn't feel like walking today.

"She said I was invited to one of the balls the company was throwing," Kagome simply said.

Jade frowned. "I remember Dad mentioning that but why is she telling you this now if the whole thing was planned out two weeks ago?" she asked confused.

"That's what I said but then Kikyo said that she wants me to meet her father and that it was something I had to go to since he is leaving tomorrow morning. He only came for two days."

Jade raised a brow. "So she wants you to meet her dad?"

Kagome nodded.

Jade shook her head. "She's such a weirdo, but why didn't you leave me at Uncle Souta's house then?"

Kagome smiled. "Because I need you to help me pick something to wear."

"Good point," Jade smirked.

Later that night . . .

"Daddy!" Kikyo squealed as she ran up to an old man and gave him a hug.

The man smiled and returned the affection. "How's my little princess doing?"

Kikyo smiled softly. "I'm fine."

The man frowned.

"What?" Kikyo asked confused.

"Are you sure you are okay, honey? Because you never say 'I'm fine' when I ask you how you're doing," the man said concerned. "You usually say 'Fantastic' or 'Great.'"

Kikyo waved her hand. "I'm all right, Daddy," she said simply.

"Are you sure?" he asked again.

Kikyo rolled her eyes. "Yes," she assured him.

The man sighed. "So what's this that you been telling me about a friend?" he said, trying to change the subject.

Kikyo smiled, but it wasn't her regular smile. This smile was . . .

. . .sad?

"Oh, you'll love her, Daddy," she said in a cheery voice. "She's absolutely great. She's like a sister to me."

The man raised a brow. "Like a sister you say? Well . . . I believe I must meet this girl then. If she's as great as you put it then I trust your word on it," he said.

Kikyo nodded.

"Mr. Hiromi," a strong voice greeted.

The old man and the young woman turned to find Inuyasha standing before them.

"Hey, Kikyo," he said softly as he wrapped an arm around her waist and gently placed a kiss on her flawless cheek.

"Hey," she responded softly, looking down at her shoes.

Inuyasha furrowed his brows. "Something wrong?"

"That's what I was asking her," Mr. Hiromi said.

Kikyo looked up with a bright smile. "I'm great! Oh! I have to go. I want some of that cheesecake they're giving out. Please excuse me," she said, releasing herself from her fiancé and walked away.

Inuyasha stood there, staring at his fiancé leaving. There was something wrong and he knew it.

One: Kikyo doesn't like cheesecake.

Two: That bright smile she had was fake.

"Inuyasha," he heard.

He quickly gave his full attention to his future father-in-law.

"Yes, sir?" he responded politely.

Mr. Hiromi smiled gently. "We are not in the military, Inuyasha," he joked.

Inuyasha chuckled. "Sorry."

Mr. Hiromi waved it off. Then his features turned concerned.

"Sir?" Inuyasha said.

Mr. Hiromi sighed. "Did something happen between you and Kikyo, Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha furrowed his brows. "No, sir. Not that I am aware off."

Mr. Hiromi nodded. "She is not acting like herself."

Inuyasha sighed. "So I wasn't the only one," he muttered.

Mr. Hiromi studied the man before him. "So you have no idea?"

Inuyasha shook his head. "No, sir, I don't. But I think it's one of those women's moments," he said.

Mr. Hiromi chuckled. "Yes, I remember that when Kikyo's mother was alive. That woman would give me hell and I wouldn't know what exactly I did wrong. Maybe it's one of those moments," he patted Inuyasha on the shoulder. "Good luck with that, son."

Inuyasha sweat dropped.

Kagome looked around the place and was in awe. She didn't know there were places like this in her town. But then again this is the other side of town where the rich people live at.

She felt a vibration in her purse and quickly pulled out her cell phone. "Hello?"

"Where are you?" the voice demanded.

Kagome chuckled. This girl is funny when she's serious. "I'm at the entrance, Kikyo. I just got here."

"Wait for me there. These people will attack you if you walk alone here," Kikyo said.

"Okay," Kagome responded.

Then Kikyo hung up.

Kagome placed her cell phone back in her purse. "Not even a 'good bye'" she muttered.

"Because I didn't even say 'hello, '" she heard behind her.

She turned to find Kikyo standing behind her with her hands on her waist.

"Close your mouth, Kagome. A fly might go in," Kikyo joked.

Kagome shook her head and blushed. "Sorry, but you look amazing," she said breathlessly.

Kikyo smiled and twirled around. Her red, knee length dress suit her perfectly. It made her look mysterious and sexy. Her hair was pin straight and her skin was glowing. But that's what happens when you have a father who makes skin care products and you're the model.

"So you like it?" Kikyo asked innocently.

Kagome smiled and nodded. "Very. I wish I had your body. I'm envious."

Kikyo grabbed her hand and pulled Kagome toward her. "Take off your coat, Kagome," Kikyo said softly.

Kagome did.

Kikyo smiled and took her coat. She pulled a waiter to her and said, "Please make sure this coat is in the Hiromi section and I better not find it lost," she warned.

The waiter nodded and walked away.

Kikyo studied the girl before her. Her smile grew. "Kagome?"

"Hmm?" was Kagome's response.

"Don't ever say you want my body," Kikyo said seriously.

Kagome opened her mouth in shock. She has never heard Kikyo sound like she was mad. "I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you-"

Kikyo shook her head and waved her hand. "I didn't mean it that way," she said softer this time. She grabbed Kagome's hand with both of hers. "I just want you to know you're perfect the way you are," she said.

Kagome shook her head. "Kikyo, look at me. I'm simple," she said pointing to herself.

Kikyo shook her head and her smile returned. "No," she said. "You're beautiful. You have a nice body and your skin is flawless. You are a natural beauty. My father made me this way," she said pointing to herself. "But you are beautiful and don't ever say you're envious of me. I am the one who is envious of you," she whispered the last part.

Kagome didn't know what to say. What can you say to a rich person who says they are envious of you?

"Come on," Kikyo said in her cheerful voice. "I want you to meet my Daddy."

And there goes Kagome, being dragged once again by Kikyo.

". ..and that's how I solved my client's skin problem," Mr. Hiromi said with pride.

Inuyasha stood there with a smile and nodded. "Interesting," he said.

In reality, he was bored out of his mind. Does he look like he cares how to treat pimples? Puberty was long gone for him! But then again . . . he never had skin problems so it's all cool. But seriously, does it look like he cares? He didn't understand half of what Mr. Hiromi said.

'Where the hell is Kikyo?' his mind screamed.

"Daddy!" that cheery voice squealed.

'Thank you, God!' Inuyasha said to himself.

He turned and his breathing stopped. He almost choked on his saliva. Was he dreaming?

There, before him, Kikyo walked looking beautiful like she always did but . . .

. . . the person she was dragging with her.

Her soft, silky, wavy hair flowed as she was being dragged. Her eye liner bringing out those beautiful, water-colored eyes. Her cheeks tinted slightly pink and shimmery bringing out her beautiful, glowing, porcelain skin that looked so smooth. Her plump lips colored red making an outstanding contrast with her eyes.

He smacked himself mentally for noticing such small features but the others also caught his attention.

Her simple, yet elegant, black dress was phenomenal on her. The straps formed a V-shape form. She didn't show a lot of cleavage. The dress hugged her curves and it was loose from her waist and ended to her knees. She showed off those perfect calves and her black heels were perfect. Her dress flowed along with her hair.

She was simply beautiful like he has always found her to be.

"Daddy! This is my best friend, Kagome Higurashi," Kikyo introduced as she pulled Kagome toward her father.

Kagome stared at the old man. He was quite good-looking for his age. He had short, black hair neatly combed. His brown eyes held curiosity. And the tux he wore suited him.

"It's pleasure to meet you, Mr. Hiromi," Kagome said politely, sticking out her hand.

Mr. Hiromi smiled kindly. He shook Kagome's hand and smiled even more. "My, that's quite a grip you got there, young lady. You're very straight forward. I can see why my daughter likes you," he said strongly.

Kagome smiled.

"And you're quite beautiful, too," Mr. Hiromi said silkily as his eyes took in her form.

"Daddy," Kikyo said in a warning voice.

Mr. Hiromi chuckled. He was still holding Kagome's hand and turned her hand and placed a soft kiss. He laughed when he saw Kagome blush when he let of her hand.

"Forgive me, but I hold a weak spot for beautiful women such as you," he said softly. "And I believe my daughter does not like the comment I just made."

Then there was a noise heard.

It sounded like . . .

. . . a growl?

The three people turned and found Inuyasha standing there with intense eyes. He noticed he was being watched and quickly coughed.

"Sorry, something got caught in my throat," he said.

"Waiter! A drink if you please! Wine!" Mr. Hiromi called out.

"You okay, baby?" Kikyo asked concerned as she touched his forearm.

Inuyasha nodded. The waiter came quickly to him and Inuyasha took the drink and chugged it all down in one, big gulp.

"You sure?" Kikyo asked again.

Inuyasha gave her a forced smile. "Yeah, babe. I'm fine," he said softly.

Kikyo studied his eyes and smiled softly. "If you say so," she whispered.

Inuyasha cleared his throat. His eyes turned to Kagome, who stood staring at him. She was nervous. She was bitting her bottom lip again.

"I didn't know you were coming, Kagome," Inuyasha said casually.

Kagome smiled softly, yet uneasily. "Kikyo invited me," she replied in a light voice.

Inuyasha nodded. "I see."

Kagome looked down to her shoes.

There was some tension.

Mr. Hiromi felt it before they stared talking. His eyes caught every movement, and his ear caught every word.

He could have sworn that Inuyasha was glaring at him with raging, jealous eyes when he gave Kagome a kiss on the hand. But he shrugged it off when Inuyasha said there was something in his throat. However, his mind went off wondering again when he saw his daughter speaking to him. Her voice so soft as if there was uncertainness. He didn't miss her eyes were slightly sad and heartbroken. He asked himself why would his daughter hold such sad emotions if she was a happy person? Then when Inuyasha spoke to Kagome, he noticed there was another emotion in his eyes. The same emotion he saw in his daughter eyes; sadness and heartbroken. And when Kagome finally spoke it was like the puzzle was put together. They all held the same emotion but Kagome held one other emotion the others didn't hold. And that was regret.

Mr. Hiromi stood in the quiet spot. No one spoke a word. Yes, there was something going on. And it was hurting his daughter.

"I think I should go get a drink," Kagome finally spoke.

Kikyo looked at her. "Maybe I should go with you," she said. "I don't want you walking by yourself."

Kagome smiled and shook her head. "It's okay. Maybe if I look lonely, I might find a guy," Kagome chuckled.

Kikyo smiled. "Any man would be a fool to not notice you," she said.

Kagome rolled her eyes. "I'll be on my way then. See you in a few," she turned to Mr. Hiromi. "It was great meeting you, sir," Kagome smiled brightly.

Mr. Hiromi smiled slightly. "Yes, it was great meeting you, too, Kagome."

Kagome smiled one last time and walked her way to the bar.

Mr. Hiromi looked at his daughter, who was staring at her friend walking away with bright eyes. He furrowed his brows. Wasn't she sad a moment ago?

Kikyo looked at her father with a smile. "Isn't she great, Daddy?" Kikyo asked excitingly.

Mr. Hiromi smiled lightly. "She is something."

"Excuse me," Inuyasha said abruptly. "There is a client over there that caught my eye and I'm still trying to convince him to seel his company."

Kikyo's eyes softened as she watched him walking away. He was heading to same direction Kagome just went to.

"Kikyo?"

Kikyo looked at her father and smiled. "Yes, Daddy?"

Mr. Hiromi came close to his daughter and sighed. "Something is bothering you and I know it. Please don't hide things from me, sweety," he said softly.

Kikyo's smile faltered slightly. "But nothing is wrong," she said, not sounding too convincing.

Mr. Hiromi shook his head. "Kikyo, honey, I may be old but I am not senile. I know what I see and you are not happy, my dear."

Kikyo sighed and looked at her father with sad eyes. "Daddy," she whispered. "Am I really that naive?"

Mr. Hiromi eyes sadden. "You're young, sweetheart," he simply said.

Kikyo sighed and blinked her eyes from tearing. "I didn't feel this way ever since Mommy died," she whispered.

Mr. Hiromi sighed. "What is going on, Kikyo? Is Inuyasha doing something to you?" he asked with a serious tone in his voice.

Kikyo shook her head. "He hasn't done anything," she said.

"Then is it Kagome?" he asked again.

Kikyo shook her head. "No," she whispered.

Mr. Hiromi sighed. "Then what it?"

Kikyo looked grimly at her father. "It's me."

Mr. Hiromi studied his daughter, carefully. "Why won't you tell me what exactly is going on? You never hide things from me, Kikyo."

Kikyo smiled sadly. "You know I never lie to you, but please trust me when I say leave this to me. I'll find a way to deal with it."

"Why did you come?" she heard.

Kagome groaned as she saw Inuyasha sit next to her.

"I said I was invited," she retorted.

Inuyasha narrowed his eyes. "What exactly are you doing, Kagome?" he asked quietly and high-alerted.

"Nothing," she whispered.

Inuyasha glared at her. "Then why is it that I now see you everywhere I go with my fiancé?" he spat.

Kagome felt her heart ache when he said 'his fiancé.'

"She was the one who invited me, Inuyasha," she said flatly as she sipped her drink.

"And you can't say no?" he said angrily.

Kagome glared at him. "Do you know how to say 'no' to her?" she snapped.

Inuyasha studied her for a moment and then chuckled with soft eyes. "No, I guess I don't."

Kagome shook her head and looked away. "Why are you here?" she asked.

"Uh, I AM part of this, you know?" he said cocky.

Kagome rolled her eyes. "You know what I mean."

"To tell you that we have a business trip to go to," he said casually.

Kagome nodded. "When?"

"Tomorrow at five."

Her eyes widened and glared at him. "And you didn't tell me this sooner!"

Inuyasha sighed. "I was just called by Sesshomaru two hours ago and was gonna call you tonight after this and give you the day off tomorrow to pack up," he explained.

"Is Kikyo going?" Kagome asked.

Inuyasha shook his head. "No, she doesn't come to my business trips because she thinks it's boring."

"For how long are we gone for?"

"It's short so it's only two days. The first day we go to the meeting and th next we go to a party."

"Party?" Kagome raised a brow.

"Business," Inuyasha reminded her.

Kagome nodded. "I guess I should go then."

"But you just got here," Inuyasha said. Kagome didn't know if she was for sure but it sounded like he didn't want her to leave.

"This isn't really my thing, Inuyasha. And I think I should go home since Jade is at Souta's house and he has studying to do. I don't want him to be disturbed since he is easily distracted. And Sango and Miroku went to dinner together and I doubt they would come early," she rolled her eyes.

Inuyasha sighed. "All right."

The two of them went to get Kagome's coat and walked back to the little crowd they were in and it seemed that there were a few more people who joined in. Probably to talk to Mr. Hiromi, they both concluded.

Kikyo smiled as Inuyasha and Kagome approached and slightly pulled away from the crowd.

"Hey," she greeted.

Inuyasha wrapped his arm around her.

Kagome smiled softly. "I'm gonna have to go," she said.

Kikyo smile faltered. "What? No! Why?" she whined.

Kagome was about to answer but was cut off.

"There they are! The future newlyweds!" a man said.

A lot of the men turned and smile at Inuyasha and Kikyo.

Inuyasha smiled. "Of course. I love this woman very much," he said as he wrapped both of his arms around her and pulled her tightly to him.

Kikyo looked up at him. "I love you," she said. And when she said it, everyone could tell she meant it.

Especially Kagome, who was quiet.

Inuyasha smiled softly and placed his forehead against hers. "I love you, too," he said softly.

Kikyo closed her eyes and smiled.

Then something happened that made Kagome's world shake.

Inuyasha kissed Kikyo.

And this kiss . . .

. . . held so much passion.

Kagome walked away.

"I'm coming!" Souta yelled as he heard the door bell ring like crazy.

He opened the door and was about to bitch at the person but was surprised.

"Kagome?" he whispered.

Kagome stood before him with make-up running down her cheeks and she cried and sobbed. She immediately ran into her brother, who wrapped his arms around her.

Souta closed the door with his foot when he dragged his sister inside the house. She was shaking violently as she cried.

"Kagome?" he said gently.

Kagome let out a loud sob. "I'm a fool," she sobbed.

Souta furrowed his brows. "Why would you say that?" he said as he held her tight.

Kagome shook her head. "I'm a fool," she continued to chant like she was crazy.

Souta pulled away from his sister and held her by the shoulders. "Kagome, what happened?"

Kagome just sobbed.

"Kagome, please."

Kagome looked at her brother. "I can't take it any longer, Souta," she whispered. "I can't."

Souta looked at his sister. She has never acted this way. She's sobbing and crying and saying things like she was brainsick or something.

"Inuyasha . . . " he heard.

His face hardened. "Did Inuyasha do anything to you, Kagome?"

Kagome looked down at her shoes with distant eyes. "I lost him. I lost my Inuyasha," she said to no one in particular. She sounded like an insane, little girl.

Souta's eyes softened. "He's engaged, Kagome. You and he ended twelve years ago," he said gently.

Kagome looked up at her brother with wide eyes. Her crying seemed to have stop but she looked like a mess. "Twelve years ago . . . " she said in a hollow voice.

Souta nodded. "Yes, it ended twelve years ago."

Kagome let out a shaky sigh. Her eyes began to water. A few tears ran down her cheek. "He lied to me," she said angrily.

Souta's face grew serious. "Who, Kagome? Who lied to you?"

Kagome's tear continued to run down her cheeks. "He lied."

"Who, Kagome?" Souta said more seriously.

Kagome looked him straight in the eye. "He said to forget about and live life like nothing happened but he was wrong," she said.

By now, Souta wondered what the hell happened to his sister all these years.

"Kagome?"

Kagome continued to stare at him. "My psychologist said to forget about it," she said faintly.

Souta's eyes widen. "Psychologist?"

Kagome's eyes narrowed and she let out a sob. "Twelve years ago," she whispered. "I still hate him."

Souta gulped. "Who, Kagome?" he asked urgently. "Who do you hate?"

Why is his sister acting like? Why did she have to go see a psychologist? He felt like crying.

Kagome continued to sob. "I hate him," she hissed. "He ruined my lif!. He ruined everything!"

"Who?" Souta said louder. "Who?"

Kagome started to shake and let out an angry sigh. "I hate you!" she yelled.

"Who?" Souta yelled. "Who? God dammit!"

"KOUGA!" she yelled out as she was starting to fall on her knees.

Souta went down with her. He was feeling tears running down his face. "What?" he whispered.

Kagome continued to scream. "I HATE HIM! I HATE HIM! HE RUINED EVERYTHING!" she yelled. "HE RAPED ME! HE RAPED ME! I HATE HIM!"

Her screaming slowly turned to quiet sobs. "He raped me," she whimpered. "He raped me."

Souta opened his mouth. Nothing was coming out. He didn't know what to say, or what to think. Only . . .

"He raped you?"

The two adults froze and slowly turned to see Jade a few feet away from them, on her knees with tears running down her small face.

She sighed as she took off her heels. She placed them under the bed and stood up. Now she was going to unzip her dress. However, she can't reach the zipper.

"Need some help?" a soft voice said behind her.

"If you please," she responded softly.

She felt an arm around her waist and was brought close to a firm chest. She shivered as she felt a warm breath tickle her on the neck. Cool air hit her skin as the dress was being unzipped. Once finally undone, and the dress around her ankles, she moaned as a mouth attacked her neck. Light kisses traced to her back and rough hands caressed her flat stomach.

"I love you," was mumbled against her skin.

She gasped.

It wasn't soon that they were in bed, naked, and moaning. He was caressing her and she just laid there feeling the pleasure.

"I love you," was mumbled against her again.

That's when it hit her.

"Stop," she said.

He looked up at her. "What?"

She looked at him with serious eyes. "Stop," she said firmly.

He hovered over her and stared at her with concerned eyes. "Something wrong?" he whispered.

"Yes," she spat.

He winced.

Her eyes softened.

"Did I do something wrong?" he asked again. His voice was worried and soft.

"Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha looked at Kikyo in the eyes. "Yes?"

She felt her eyes water.

"We need to talk."

Yay! New chapter! Hope you like it! Please tell me what you guys think about it! And don't forget that suggestions are welcomed!

Talking about suggestions. . . the part about Jade hearing Kagome confess was giving to me by CyberDemon. Please forgive me for not doing it as it was requested but I used part of the suggestion and thank you!

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