Chapter 22

"Holla!"

Miroku and I greeted some people that said hi to us when we came to the house party. Someone went by with a tray of Jell-O shots so we both took two and quickly chugged them. We were ready to party.

I had spent way too much time obsessing over Kagome that now I needed to just chill out and let loose.

"Hey losers."

Kouga shouted, emerging from the crowd to come stand by us.

"This party's pretty fly other then the fact that some high schooler threw it. I'm impressed."

"Yeah, it's not bad."

We all made our way over to the big keg that was in the kitchen and poured ourselves a cup.

"Look at that gorgeous creature."

Kouga purred, watching one of the girls dancing.

"If you boys don't mind, I'm going to go and make my move!"

He winked and then strutted over to the girl, joining her in a dance. Miroku and I focussed on our cups when the dancing started to get heavier. No one wants to see that.

"Hey party animals."

I recognized the voice the minute I heard it. Miroku and I turned around and saw Kagome standing there, half smiling at us. She looked beautiful, as always, in a pair of ripped clingy jeans and a white tank top.

"Hey Kagome."

Miroku smiled as she moved in closer to us. I gave her a small wave. I hope she's not mad at me anymore.

"InuYasha, stop looking so guilty. I'm not mad at you anymore. You had all the reason to assume that."

Oh thank God. I breathed a sigh of relief and she let out a small giggle. Her giggle is so cute.

"Having fun?"

"Not really. I hate these things so much."

"Then why are you here?"

"To get away."

Is she trying to make me even more suspicious?

"From…?"

Kagome opened her mouth to answer, but then she paused and took on a shocked expression instead.

"Kouga?"

Miroku and I turned around and saw Kouga coming towards us, something glinting in his eye, making him look somewhat unhappy.

"Kagome, what the hell are you doing here? You said you were staying home tonight."

"I-I had a change of plans. Why are you here?"

He shrugged towards Miroku and I while keeping his gaze fixed on Kagome.

"I got invited."

"Uh, okay so you two know eachother I'm guessing?"

Miroku put in, breaking apart their little argument.

"Yeah, we do know eachother. This is my girlfriend, Kagome."

What. The. Fuck.

"You two are dating?"

Miroku spat out, his eyes bugging slightly. Kagome shot me a worried glance.

"Yeah, we are. This is the girl I was telling you about. The one who was so amazing? Amazing girls generally don't lie to their boyfriends though so now I'm kind of doubting her status."

I looked at Kagome, not even trying to hide the sadness and hurt from my eyes.

"You have a boyfriend?"

I whispered. Kagome looked away from me.

"How long have you been with eachother?"

"4 months."

Kouga answered my question, crossing his arms so his muscles were flexed.

"Kagome? Want to say something? Something that will explain why you've been lying to me?"

"Kouga, chill out."

Miroku warned, but Kouga just pushed him away and leaned forward, clutching Kagome's wrist tightly in his hand.

"Ah!"

She gasped, wincing in pain.

"We need to talk."

"Kouga!"

"I'll see you guys later."

And before we could argue, they disappeared into the crowd. I didn't even try going after them. Kagome had a boyfriend, and it wasn't me.