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"And in other news the young sexy model Takahashi, Inuyasha was seen Monday night at the Blue Dragon accompanied by the ever beautiful Higurashi, Kagome!" A picture of Inuyasha and Kagome standing beside each other, fingers entwined and smiles on their face. "I think someone has finally snagged young Kagome's heart, and they do make a beautiful couple! They-"
Click. The television shut off.
"Snagged my ass," Kagome scoffed, as she turned back to her work. It was Thursday and she was sitting in her bedroom drawing up sketches for her designs. She had already quite a bit done, about sixteen outfits, in the past two days. After the dinner with Inuyasha, she decided to throw herself into her work.
"Damn it!" Kagome cursed, throwing her pencil down onto the paper pad she was doodling on. 'Why can't I stop thinking about that kiss?! I mean sure I liked it but it didn't mean anything! It was just one stupid kiss! One very hot, amazing-ACK! What is wrong with me?!'
Ever since Inuyasha had kissed her she couldn't stop thinking about it, about him. Couldn't stop thinking about how soft his lips were, how his tongue wrestled with hers, and how it made her feel so… good.
Sighing she got up off of her bed, deciding to change her clothes and go eat some a light dinner, since it was almost seven, before she and Sango went out tonight. She remembered the conversation she had with Sango Tuesday…
Flashback
"He kissed you?!" Sango exclaimed, her eyes wide with shock.
Kagome just nodded. They were sitting in Sango's dark green Lexus, in Kagome's huge garage.
"So…How was it?" Sango asked slyly, all shock gone.
"Well," Kagome blushed furiously. "It was…okay."
"Okay?! By the look on your face Kaggie, it had to be better than okay!" Sango said, grinning widely at her obviously uncomfortable friend.
"Well it was actually…good." Kagome admitted. 'LIAR LIAR LIAR!' Kagome screamed at herself, 'It wasn't good it was amazing!'
"Ohhh Kagome!" Sango squealed. "Did he use his tongue?"
"SANGO!" Kagome shrieked, her face exploding in color again.
"Ohhh he did!" Sango said slyly. Kagome nodded. "So… how did he taste?" she wiggled her eyebrows suggestively.
"Sango! I didn't know you were such a pervert!" Kagome exclaimed, slightly amused.
"You just finally get a hot kiss from a hot guy, I just wanted to know the details," She grinned and continued, "Hmm maybe you guys should really think about hooking up…"
"Don't be ridicules," Kagome scoffed, turning away from her eager friend, a blush still staining her cheeks. "One good kiss is no reason to get into a relationship, especially with him."
"Aww come on Kaggie, let loose and take a chance," Sango chided, poking her in the arm.
"Oh I'm going to let loose alright, we are going to Rising Dawn Thursday." Kagome changed the subject, smiling at Sango.
"Hells yeah!" Sango cheered, pumping her fist into the air. "Time for us to just cut loose and party!"
"Oh yeah," Kagome agreed beaming. She could really use a night out, especially after going on a "date" with Inuyasha.
"So Rising Dawn Thursday at nine…?"
"Mmmhmm," Kagome agreed.
End Flashback
Kagome changed into a denim skirt the hit right above her knees and a tight pink short sleeved shirt that had a hood attached to it, and had a golden design on the front. She put her hair up in a high pony tail real quick and slipped on a pair of white sandals. She adjusted the silver locket around her neck and left her room, taking the elevator down to the main floor. So entered the kitchen and seen a familiar red head sitting at the island, munching on a piece of strawberry pocky, and flipping through a magazine. Pots were bubbling on the stove and a delicious aroma drifted to her nose.
"Hey Kagome," Ayame greeted without even looking up, she had smelt her before she even came into the room.
"Hey Ayame. Where's Kaede?"
"Right here child," Kaede said, coming through the doors from outside, caring a small basket of herbs. Kouga trailed in lazily behind her. "Dinner will be a little late, it shall be done in just a little bit," Kaede added, as she went back to preparing dinner.
"Hai its alright Kaede," Kagome said giving her a smile as she sat down next to Ayame.
"Yeah it's always worth the wait," Kouga said winking at Kaede.
"Flatter gets ye nowhere," Kaede said, but smiled anyway. She took some of the herbs from her basket, washed them and threw them in the various pots.
"Mmm it does smell really good Kaede," Ayame commented after taking a quick sniff.
"Thank ye child," Kaede beamed at her.
When Kaede cooked she didn't just cook for Kagome and her guests but for the security staff as well. Well the ones that were here twenty-four seven anyway. Like Kouga, Ayame, Hakkaku, Ginta, and the rest of their immediate team, which was about sixteen people. They were the only ones that actually lived in Kagome's mansion, and she took good care of them, especially since they made sure she was safe.
"I'm going to eat in the dining room tonight," Kagome informed her, and Kaede nodded. Kaede had her own little staff. A few younger girls they would help her prepare the food in the kitchen and serve. She would get more people to help when she was cooking for a dinner party.
"Sooo Kagome," Ayame said casually. "Heard you and San are going to the club tonight."
"HAH! Don't even think about it Ayame," Kouga scoffed leaning against the fridge. "You have monitor room duties tonight."
"But Kouga!" She wined and Kagome couldn't help but smile.
'They are SO meant for each other,' Kagome thought, amused.
"Uh huh no way 'yame," Kouga shook his head. "You bribed Ginta yesterday, tonight is your turn."
"Fine!" Ayame pouted, crossing her arms and sticking her nose in the air.
"Aww 'yame you know you look so cute when you do that," Kouga remarked grinning. Ayame scoffed and turned her head, to hide her smile.
'Why don't they just get together already?' Kagome thought, rolling her eyes. Those two have been playing hard to get with each other for far too long. You can see how much they like each other, but for some reason they just haven't got together yet.
"Alright out with all ye," Kaede said sternly, an amused twinkle in her eye. "I can't cook with all of ye in here bothering me."
Ayame and Kouga grinned at her and Kagome laughed.
"Hai Kaede we will be in the dining room," Kagome said and Kouga and Ayame both followed her to the dining room.
This particular dining room was big, but it wasn't huge like the other one down the hall. This one had a long dining table, big enough to sit twelve people. It was the room that she would use for just her and her household, or a small group. Kagome took a seat at the head of the table, Ayame sat on her left, and Kouga sat on right beside Ayame.
"Haven't seen you too much in the past couple days," Ayame said slyly to Kagome. Kagome groaned, obviously Sango had told her.
"I've been getting designs done," Kagome said, tapping her nails on the hard wood table.
"Hmm not trying to avoid a particular someone are you?" Ayame asked wiggling her eyebrows. Kouga just looked confused, obviously he had been kept out of the loop and she was glad.
"Oh please," Kagome scoffed. "He had no effect on me what so ever,"
"Hmm that why you locked yourself up in your room for two days?" She jumped hearing Inuyasha's voice behind her.
"I was working on my designs," Kagome repeated in a bored tone, as he plopped down on the set to her right, directly in front of Ayame.
"Sure," Inuyasha smirked, nodding his head, obviously not believing her. Kagome chose to ignore him and continued to tap her nails on the table.
"Hmm come on Kouga let's go check on Hakkaku and Ginta," Ayame suddenly said standing up. Kagome gave her a look of disbelief. She was going to leave her alone with him!?
"What? Why? I'm waiting to eat," Kouga protested. Ayame sighed in exasperation at his density, and grabbed his arm. "What the hell Ayame?" he grumbled as he was being dragged away.
"Shut up! I will explain later!" She whispered fiercely at him, and then turned to Kagome. "We will eat in the kitchen later! See ya Kags!" they were gone.
'Traitor,' Kagome huffed, sulking back into her chair.
"Hmm that pouting look suits you, makes your lips look more kissable," Inuyasha remarked, leaning in toward her more. Kagome straightened herself up and acted like she didn't care about what he just said. She couldn't help the increased beating of her heart and the slight tinge of her cheeks.
"Go try your lame playboy tactics on someone else," Kagome retorted, crossing her arms.
"Hmm is it that hard to believe that someone is in to you?" Inuyasha asked, amused at her attempts to play it off like he didn't have an effect on her. He could hear her heartbeat quicken. His words were true however. Ever since he kissed her he hasn't been able to keep her out of his mind. He just felt so drawn to her…like some invisible force was pulling him to her…
"Inuyasha you're into every female you meet," Kagome scoffed. She wasn't going to be fooled by his sweet words.
"Why do you think I'm just some woman using playboy?" Inuyasha demanded irritated.
"I read the tabloids and see the pictures Inuyasha. I'm not stupid," she rolled her eyes.
"Well apparently you are," Inuyasha snapped back. "You of all people should know not to believe those shitty tabloids! I can't even talk to a damn waitress without everyone assuming she's my 'flavor of the week'!"
Kagome was a little taken aback about how upset he seemed to be. Was he really not a womanizer like he was made out to be? She knew how those tabloids could be...maybe she was wrong… maybe he really wasn't like that… and maybe he really was into her…
'Doesn't matter,' Kagome concluded, 'it's best to just not get involved.'
"Maybe you're telling the truth, maybe you're not, I won't ever really know." She finally said with a shrug, even though she really thought he was serious.
"You would if you gave me a chance!" he growled at her. He didn't know why but he just felt this need to be with her… to make her his and his only! Kagome was completely surprised by his outburst but kept it in check.
"It would be best if you just didn't bother Inuyasha," she said coolly, looking away from his penetrating golden eyes. Before he could reply Kaede came in with a large tray, two plates sat on the tray with a lid over top of them, along with two glasses. She had a pitcher of sweet tea in her other hand.
"Here ye are," Kaede said pleasantly as she set a plate and glass in front of each of them. "Sango told me ye two were going out later so I didn't give ye a whole lot," she told Kagome.
"Hai thank you Kaede," Kagome said, giving her a smile. Kaede set the pitcher down and after she gave a small bow she left. Kagome took her lid off and revealed a plate of steaming fried rice topped with thin slices of steak and small balls of honey coated chicken and seasoned fish. Kagome almost drooled at the sight and the smell. She glanced over at Inuyasha and seen he had taken off his lid to and had the same thing as her except in a much bigger proportion. Kagome decided to just ignore him and enjoy her meal. She was doing a rather good job of it until his silky voice made its way to her hears.
"Where are you going?" he asked a bit more gruffly than he meant.
"If you must know," Kagome narrowed her eyes at him, "I'm going to go out with Sango tonight for girl's night out."
"Where?"
"None of your business," Kagome replied childishly, taking a bite of steak and rice. It was so good! Kaede really was an amazing cook.
"Rising Dawn?" He inquired, and after a quick surprised/irritated glance from Kagome he grinned. He didn't say anything else as he quickly started eating his food. He had tried listening to her and Sango talking to each other at the photo shoot, the only thing he really got between the "Give it to me baby!" "That's right! That's right! Be the sexual beast that you are!" and "Pucker up those sexy lips!" was something about a night out and Rising Dawn. After a few minutes, he was done, and he looked up at Kagome. She sat there, staring, mouth slightly opened.
"What?" he snapped after a few seconds. To his complete surprise she burst out into laughter.
"Nothing!" She continued laughing and he just scowled at her. "It's just Sango's advice is making sense now."
"Keh what is it with you and her? There isn't anything wrong with how I eat," he defended, golden eyes narrowed in annoyance.
"Sure," she nodded, her voice laced with sarcasm. Her pretty blue eyes sparkled with humor. He didn't like not being the one in control so quickly he changed that.
"You know you look really sexy when you laugh, you should do it more often."
HA! That got her to shut up, he smirked to himself as she threw him an annoyed look. He could hear the quick beating of her heart, and seen the slight blush creeping up on her cheeks again.
'Damn!' Kagome cursed to herself. 'Why does he have to have this kind of effect on me? Can't he take the hint that I'm trying to help him not make a mistake of being stuck with someone like me?'
"Inuyasha don't," she warned. "I don't want to be involved with anyone, so just stop your making it worse."
"What are you afraid of Kagome?" he said softly, leaning in toward her face, golden eyes staring into her shocked blue ones. Kagome tried to look away from his intense gaze, she felt… exposed… like he could stare straight into her soul. She wanted to just turn away, but she couldn't, his eyes kept her rooted to her spot.
"I-I'm n-not afraid o-of anything," she whispered, his face only a few inches from her.
"Liar," he whispered back, closing the distance between them, his lips sealed over hers.
Kagome couldn't help but close her eyes and kiss him back. He wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer, her hands rested against his chest. He slipped his tongue over her top lip and she obeyed his silent request by parting her lips. His tongue entered her sweet mouth, exploring and tasting. Her head was swimming from the amazing sensation that was coursing through her body. She met his tongue thrusts with her own, enjoying the feel of his tongue against hers. Before she could stop herself, she moaned lightly into his mouth, causing him to growl slightly. This kiss was different then the first. The first had been rough and demanding, this one was sweet and passionate, promising something so much more if only she would let him show her…
She shoved lightly against his chest, breaking them apart. She was breathing hard, staring at him through half-lidded eyes. She felt dizzy and tingly. Inuyasha stared into Kagome's cloudy blue eyes, panting slightly. He had never felt like that before kissing any other girl. Something about her just pulled him to her, like she was calling out silently to his demon blood to make her his…
"Hey Kagome I've been- OH! Oh wow I'm so sorry!" Sango apologized after she had walked in and seen Kagome wrapped in Inuyasha's arms, staring intimately at each other.
Kagome jumped back away from him, like she had been burnt. Her face that had been flushed from the kiss was now flaming bright red all the way to her chest. Without saying even glancing her way she stalked out of the room, Sango following behind her, grinning like she had just found buried treasure.
'Kami she taste so sweet, like honey… She liked that kiss too, and is obviously attracted to me and yet she tries to fight it… why is she so hell bent on pushing me away?' Inuyasha pondered, still sitting in the chair at the table. He didn't know but he was determined to find out!
-x-
"Damn Kagome!" Sango exclaimed slyly, sitting in Kagome's silver 2008 Edo Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. Kagome was driving and they were on their way to the club. "Two hot and steamy kisses huh?"
"Sango!" Kagome whined, cheeks flushing again. "You said you wouldn't bring it up again!" (Quick note: I am car illiterate so I know nothing about cars. I just did an image Google search and picked the ones that looked the best… so yeah... That's all I wanted to say...)
"Sorry," Sango said grinning, "But it was all quite so I was just striking up conversation…"
"Pfft," Kagome scoffed with a roll of her eyes, as she quickly made a left turn. Sango clutched onto the seat for support so she wouldn't go crashing into her door. "I should have a talk with Miroku and let him know he isn't the only pervert around here…"
"Hey! I'm not perverted! Especially like him!" Sango defended. "Well…not as bad as him…"
Kagome couldn't help but laugh. Sango wasn't really a pervert she just liked…details. Kagome turned right and after a few minutes they arrived at club Rising Dawn. It was a dark colored club with Rising Dawn in big bright red letters. Kagome quickly parked and they got out and headed to the front of the line.
"Hey Dai," Kagome greeted the huge panther demon standing at the door. He had short black hair, bright green eyes, pointed ears, claws and of course fangs. He was HUGE! Dai was about 6'8 and weighed well over 200 pounds, all pure muscle. He gave her a huge grin and waved.
"Hey Kagome, you and Sango look pretty damn yummy tonight," he winked at them as he unlatched the velvet rope and let them in.
Sango wore a short light pink skirt, with a pair of knee length boots. She wore a sexy tight black thin spaghetti strapped shirt that was backless except for the few rows of strings that stretched across her back, tied together keeping the shirt together. Her hair was up in a high pony tail with curls, she also wore pink eye shadow with black eyeliner.
Kagome wore a black halter top style dress. It had a plunging neckline all the way down to her waist, two silver buckles held it together. Her breasts covered and only showed off a little bit of cleavage. Right under her breasts the dress was sheer, making it see through all the way down to her waist were it became a solid black again. The skirt part was cut at an angle, making one side higher than the other. The solid black stopped, at one side mid thigh and the other right below mid thigh, and the rest was a thin sheer lace, stopping at her knees.( look at my profile for the link to this dress if you don't understand what I'm saying.) She wore her usual locket, and silver ankle strapped heels. She wore her hair straight and down, with silver eye shadow and black eyeliner. They both looked stunning!
"Ahh as charming as ever eh? Bet the ladies are falling down at your feet," Sango replied giving him a wink of her own.
"Eh you know they can't resist me, I'm too adorable," he said cheekily. Kagome and Sango giggled and each placed a quick kiss to his cheek and entered the club.
It was a huge dimmed room, with music blaring and sweaty bodies dancing, lights flashing, and drinks pouring! It was their favorite spot. Rising Dawn was a very private club, no photographers aloud, at all what so ever.
"Come on Kaggie," Sango said pulling Kagome to the bar, each taking a set.
"What can I get you to lovely ladies?" The bartender asked.
"Two Cosmopolitans," Sango answered. Kagome quirked up at brow at her and she shrugged. "We got to warm up first."
Sipping their drinks they both scanned the room, curious to see who would be there. A flash of silver caught Kagome's eye but by the time she looked again it was gone.
'I'm not going to think about him, I'm not going to think about anything. I'm going to enjoy tonight and I will be damned if I let anything ruin it,' Kagome thought with determination embedded in her eyes.
She quickly threw down the rest of her drink and ordered two shots of tequila. After hearing that Sango drank the rest of hers and placed the glass on the table. The bartender placed two shots of the clear liquid in front of them and they took one each.
"To not giving a damn," Kagome said holding up her shot glass.
"To having a kick ass night!" Sango chimed in, clanking their little glasses together. They both tilted their heads back and took the shot without even flinching.
"Two more," Sango said, setting down her glass. After three more shots each, they decided to go dance.
"Oh lets go Kagome," Sango said, grabbing Kagome's hand. They both were feeling quite relaxed as they made their way to the dance floor.
The song Animal by Kat DeLuna started playing. Kagome and Sango started dancing with each other, both in perfect movement with the song, never missing a beat.
Kagome let the music take control of her as she slowly drifted away from Sango, to wrapped up in the song to notice. She threw her hands in the air and swung her hips around, her eyes closed as she danced. She could feel the music flowing through her as she continued to dance. She danced away from all the random guys that tried to grab her. She twirled, swayed, dipped and moved. She danced to another two songs and after the second one ended she decided to go have another drink. After she pushed her way through sweaty bodies, grinding couples, and wondering hands, she finally made it to the bar and plopped down.
"Two more shots," She told the same bartender from earlier, beaming a beautiful smile at him. She felt so relaxed and carefree, but wasn't drunk yet. It would take more than that to get her drunk, she could hold her liquor quite well.
"You got it beautiful," the guy said, poured her two shots, and then sat them down in front of her.
"Hey Kaggie! There you are I was looking for you!" Sango exclaimed, smiling as she plopped a seat next to her. Sango's face was flushed from dancing and you could see a little bit of moisture clinging to her face, it was exactly how her own face looked.
"Well I got these for me but since I love you, you can have one," Kagome teased, handing Sango one of the shot glasses.
"Hmm what should we toast to?" Sango pondered, holding her shot. Then she looked up at Kagome and grinned, her brown eyes twinkling. "To Kagome getting two steamy kisses from a sexy model."
Kagome, in her half intoxicated state just grinned. Even though she wouldn't admit it to him, she very much enjoyed his kisses and even wanted more. Deep down she really did want to give him a chance, but knew it was best for him to not just even bother with her.
"To face sucking with a sexy asshole!" Kagome cheered, and Sango laughed as they clanked their glasses together and downed their shots.
"Sexy asshole huh?"
Kagome almost jumped out of her skin, hearing his deep voice right beside her.
'Kami why the hell does he keep doing that? Just popping out of nowhere!' Kagome thought.
Sango started laughing a little harder at the look on Kagome's face. Kagome turned to look at Inuyasha, who had an amused expression on his face. He had on a tight red t-shirt and a pair of blue jeans.
"What are you, stalking me?" Kagome scoffed lightly.
"Something like that," he replied back. He couldn't help but look her up and down she looked so damn good!
"Hey there lovely ladies," Miroku said, appearing right beside Inuyasha. He was dressed in a black beater, with a dark purple button down shirt over top of it, all buttons done of course, and a pair of dark blue jeans.
"Hey Miroku!" Sango greeted cheerfully, a huge smile on her face, as she waved excitedly.
"Hello Sango," Miroku chuckled. Sango was clearly drunk or very close to it anyway. He took a seat next to her. He started blinking rapidly when Sango's beautiful face suddenly appeared a few inches from his.
"You know," she was saying, with a thoughtful expression, "for a man, you have beautiful eyes." Miroku sat there a little stunned, but then his face broke out into a huge grin.
"Why Sango, I do believe you just gave me a compliment," he remarked. She pulled away from him and gave him a lopsided smile.
"It was a onetime thing, so don't expect much else. Now come on pervert let's dance!" Sango said excitedly as she grabbed his hand and dragged him off, a goofy smile plastered on his face.
Kagome sat there and stared in complete disbelief. Did that really just happen? Did Sango secretly like him?
'Oh Sango you're going to hear about this tomorrow!' she sang to herself, grinning at the little revenge she would get on her friend.
"Two shots of Jack Daniels," Inuyasha's voice broke her out of her thoughts. The bartender nodded, and then placed them on the counter top. Inuyasha drank both of them, setting them back down with a clank.
"Stalker and selfish eh?" Kagome inquired playfully.
"You seem to have had enough already," he shrugged.
"Oh really? We'll see about that," Kagome said with a smirk, turning to the bartender. "Two more please," after he complied, she threw one down her throat and reached for the other one. Kagome glared at the other empty shot glass, and then caught the smirk on Inuyasha's face.
"Hey! That was mine!" Kagome whined.
"Keh get more later. We're going to dance," Inuyasha stated, grabbing her hand. Kagome didn't resist as she went with him. Truth be told she liked being around him, liked the feel of his touch on her soft skin. Pussycat dolls- Wait a minute started sounding throughout the room as they started dancing.
Inuyasha pulled Kagome close, arms wrapped around her waist as they started moving together to the music. He took a in deep breath, letting her sweet vanilla and cherry blossom scent invade his sensitive noise. He loved her smell, he liked feeling her soft touch and enjoyed being with her.
Kagome skillfully turned around in his arms so her back was pressed to his front. He wrapped is arms around her tighter as she wrapped her arms behind her, clasping around his neck. She pressed her soft body closer to his hard one as she ground her hips into his groin. They moved with each other so perfectly, never missing a beat. After a couple of fast paced song a slow one came on.
Inuyasha held Kagome to him; her face buried in the crook of his neck as her arms her wrapped around his waist. They swayed around the room, pressed close to each other, panting slightly from their faster dances they shared only moments before.
Kagome moaned slightly, loving the feeling of being wrapped in his strong arms and held tight against his hard body. She pulled back and looked up into his handsome face. His face was flushed; he was sweating slightly, and had a lazy half smile on his face. She stared at his lips, and had the sudden urge to taste them. Without another thought she leaned into his face and pressed her lips against his.
Inuyasha was surprised but quickly got over it, regained his composure and kissed her back. She opened her mouth willingly, and he thrust his tongue into her mouth. Her hands clasped around his neck and she pulled him in even closer deepening the kiss, as she started kissing him with more enthusiasm. The kiss went from soft and sweet to full blown passion and need. Kagome pulled back, needing air. She moaned as he trailed hot kisses from her jaw line down her throat to the sensitive spot where her should and neck met. She felt his fangs graze her skin and she shivered. He nipped the sensitive area causing her to moan again. Inuyasha pulled away and looked down at her. Her face was flushed, her lips red and swollen, her half lidded eyes clouded over with desire and longing. He buried his face into the crook of her shoulder, breathing in her scent.
Kagome felt so good she didn't want this moment to end.
"Give me a chance Kagome," she heard Inuyasha whisper in her ear.
"I can't," she whispered back, starting to come out of her trance.
"Why not?" he demanded softly, looking into her eyes, piercing her soul with those intense golden orbs.
"I just can't Inuyasha," she replied quietly, pushing out of his arms, breaking the spell that had been on her. "I- I have to go to the bathroom," she said quickly, then turned away and made her way toward the back of the club where the bathrooms were.
'Damn it!' Inuyasha cursed, weaving through the people as he made his way toward a table close to where the bathrooms are to sit down. 'What is wrong with her? Why is she holding back?'
Kagome splashed cool water onto her cheeks, careful to not ruin her makeup. 'Why did this have to happen? Why am I starting to fall for him? Can't he see that I'm trying to protect him?!' she thought sorrowfully, dapping her cheeks with a paper towel. 'I haven't even know him that long for crying out loud! Why do I feel so strongly for him? More importantly, why is he trying to be with me? I'm sure there are thousands of willing females ready to throw themselves at him! So why waste his time with me?' Kagome pondered, throwing away the used paper towel. Her hand slowly made it's way to her still swollen lips.
'Kissing him felt so…right. Like we were meant to be…maybe-'
"Get a hold of yourself Kagome," she scolded herself, ending her own thoughts. "I can't get involved with him for his sake." She quickly spun around to exit the washroom but regretted it when she felt a wave of dizziness hit her. She grabbed onto the counter to steady herself.
'Hm all that alcohol is starting to take effect,' Kagome mused. After the sudden attack stopped she righted herself and left the bathroom, at a slower pace.
Kagome scanned the room for familiar silver hair, but couldn't really see too far, due to the amount of people crowding on the dance floor. She decided to make her way back to the bar, hoping she would see Sango on her way. As she was squeezing past a couple dancing, the man suddenly jumped back while he was dancing and ran right into the back of her. She crashed forwarded, right into the arms of another guy, he grabbed her hands to help support her.
"Oh I'm so sorry I didn't mean to," Kagome apologized, looking up at him giving him a smile. He had short brown hair and matching brown eyes. He smiled back, but didn't let go of her hands.
"It's okay beautiful, I'm Hojo, who are you?"
"Kagome," she answered, trying to pull her hands free from his grasp, but he held on to them.
"What a lovely name," he murmured, looking her up and down, obviously checking her out. She felt unconformable under his lusty gaze. "Would you like to dance?"
"Oh no thank you I was just on my way out," Kagome said politely, trying to get her hands out of his grasp again. He frowned and his grip tightened.
"Come on one dance isn't going to hurt," he pressed on, pulling her toward him. Kagome was caught off guard and fell into his chest; his arms snaked around her waist holding her tightly against him.
"I said no," Kagome said firmly, trying to shove against his chest. She was seriously getting irritated, and a little scared.
"What am I not good enough for you?" he sneered, his arms tightening his fingers digging into her hips painfully.
"Let me go!" Kagome yelled shoving harder. "You're hurting me!"
"I don't think so," he growled and leaned in to try and kiss her, she turned her face away and he his lips only met with her cheek. Angrily he loosened his grip and pulled back one of his hands to slap her. She squeezed her eyes shut, waiting for the impact. It never came.
"Get your fucking hands off of her," her eyes snapped open at Inuyasha's angry demand. Inuyasha had a firm grasp around Hojo's wrist. Hojo's eyes went wide and he let her go. Kagome scrambled away from him to stand by Inuyasha. Inuyasha spun Hojo around to face him, his face contorted in anger, and if she wasn't mistaken, she seen a red flicker in his eyes.
"You ever fucking touch her again and I'll rip your fucking arms off and beat you with them!" he snarled menacingly, and his eyes flickered red again. "Do you understand what the hell I'm saying to you?!"
Hojo just nodded furiously with a look of complete fear on his face.
"Good," Inuyasha growled and threw him. He fell a few feet away landing on his ass then quickly scrambled to his feet and took off. Inuyasha turned to look at Kagome, his face full of concern.
"Are you alright Kagome?" he asked, cupping her cheek with his hand.
"I…I'm fine," Kagome murmured.
"Let's go find Miroku and Sango," Inuyasha said, grabbing her hand. All Kagome could do was nod, which he couldn't see since he was facing away from her. They didn't go far when they heard the familiar cry of "PERVERT!" by none other than Sango. Inuyasha pushed through a few people and seen Sango standing there, face red, hovering over a swirly eyed Miroku.
"Touch this again," Sango threatened, swinging her hip and turning slightly to indicate her ass then turned back around, "I will cut your damn hand off and feed it to you!"
Kagome couldn't help but grin, the previous incident shoved into the back of her mind, and she heard Inuyasha sigh.
"Hey Sango!" Kagome said gaining the attention of said girl. Sango looked up and her face instantly changed into a bright smile.
"Kaggie-chan!" she greeted back, waving happily.
"Sango is a bi-polar drunk," Inuyasha commented, and Kagome giggled.
"Ahh hello Inuyasha," Miroku nodded in his direction after standing up.
"Miroku I'm taking Kagome home," Inuyasha stated.
"Awww you can't leave yet Kaggie," Sango whined.
"Sorry Sango- chan its already past one in the morning and I have work to do tomorrow," Kagome said, really feeling the need to just go home and go to bed.
"Are you sure that's what you two are leaving for?" Miroku asked slyly wiggling his eyebrows. "Ow!" Miroku cried out rubbing the back of his head that Sango had just abused with her hand.
"Stop being such a pervert Miroku!" She demanded.
"Make sure she gets home safely," Inuyasha told Miroku, nodding to Sango. Miroku wasn't really a drinker he mostly came her for women.
"Of course I will escort the lovely Sango home," Miroku grinned, inching toward her.
"PERVERT!" SMACK! Miroku landed on the floor again.
"Come on Kagome," Inuyasha sighed tugging her along as they excited the club.
Kagome took a deep breath of the cool night air, relaxing herself as she let Inuyasha guide her to his bright red Ferrari. Inuyasha opened the door for her but she hesitated.
"Inuyasha?"
"What?" Inuyasha asked concerned.
"Thank you," she whispered, looking into his eyes.
"Keh I wasn't just going to stand there and let him hurt you," Inuyasha said and he gazed deep into her eyes. "I'm not going to let anyone hurt you Kagome," he said softly.
That one statement sent butterflies in her stomach. He was being such a sweet caring person and all he wanted was just to prove himself to her. Kagome felt guilty about not giving him a chance, but she knew he didn't need someone like her…
Silently Kagome slid into his leather seat and buckled herself in as he closed the door. He was in the car buckled and ready to go before she even realized it. The ride there was silent, both to wrapped up in their own thoughts.
'That asshole is lucky I didn't kill him!' Inuyasha thought. 'I even had to suppress my demon! What is it with this girl? I want to be around her, I want to touch her, taste her and make her mine! I have this strong sense of protectiveness toward her and I barely even know her! What does all this mean? Maybe I should talk with my dad soon,' Inuyasha mused.
'He doesn't need to get with someone like me, I have too many problems and won't be able to be the woman that he deserves…,' Kagome thought sadly, staring out the window unseeingly. 'Why was his eyes flickering red? He was really pissed off I thought he was going to really hurt that guy, even though he deserved it.'
Kagome felt the car suddenly stopped and blinked her eyes to focus out the window. They were parked in Kagome's garage already. Her door quickly opened before she had the chance to even reach for the door handle. He unbuckled her and then picked her up bridal style. She was going to protest but didn't, deciding it best to just let him carry her, after all she was feeling really light headed and tired. She rested her head on his shoulder as he ran out of the garage and leapt to her front door in a quick and fluent movement. Inuyasha followed her scent that lead him to the third story to her room. He balanced her with one hand and opened the door with the other, and walked into her room. His eyes adjusting quickly he spotted her bed and a small lamp on the stand beside it. He gently laid her down and flicked the lamp on.
"Thank you Inuyasha," Kagome whispered. She didn't realize exactly how exhausted she was until her head hit her pillow.
"Keh," was all the got as he took off her shoes and tossed them to the floor.
"Are you alright by yourself or do you need me to stay with you?" he asked quietly, sitting next to her on the bed. She desperately wanted to tell him to stay but she didn't.
"I'll be fine," she assured him. He nodded and picked himself off her bed and headed for the door. "Inuyasha?"
"What is it?" he asked, stopping in the door way.
"It's not you," she whispered. For some reason she felt compelled to assure him that it wasn't his fault that she couldn't be with him. She didn't want him to think he wasn't good enough for her, it was the other way around…
"Huh?" Inuyasha asked confused.
"The reason I can't be with you," she stated softly. "It's not you." Inuyasha was shocked by her confession.
"Then what is it Kagome?"
"There are things about me you don't know Inuyasha. You don't want to get involved with someone like me."
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" he asked, a little irritated that she was talking low of herself.
"Exactly the way it sounds."
"I would know more about you Kagome if you would just open yourself up. I don't know what exactly you're hiding or what it has to do with your parents and little brother, but you will never get better Kagome if you don't talk to someone, and let them help you." With that he left, closing the door behind him, not waiting for her answer.
Kagome was surprised by his words, but deep down knew he was right. She wanted to get better, she wanted to not do the things that she does, she wanted to forget and move on… but she couldn't. She didn't want to talk about that night, not now, not ever.
Kagome sighed heavily and turned off her lamp. She rolled over and closed her eyes, allowing slumber to consume her into sweet oblivion.
Alright guys there's chapter five! Did you like it?
I will try to update soon! But I have a very busy weekend and week ahead of me so it might be a little later when I finally have time to do it!
Stay tuned, reviews are greatly appreciated and are amazing motivators –wink-wink-
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