My Throbbing Heart

Chapter 6: Trouble

Naraku blinked his eyes several times before he took Kagura's hand and shook it firmly. Her hands were really delicate and smooth, just like herself. Her ruby eyes twinkled at him, as her two toned lips, the top and the bottom red went well with her peach tone as it curled into a smile. Kagura went up to Naraku and stared at him, her eyes shifting between him and Onigumo.

"You guys look just like each other. The only difference between you two is that Onigumo has hazel eyes and Naraku has crimson eyes. If it wasn't for that, I doubt I would be able to tell you guys apart."

"Well besides our eyes, our personalities are different as well, though I wouldn't have a hard time trying to be Naraku," Onigumo said as he chuckled.

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"It means I can be a badass too." Naraku just rolled his eyes and Onigumo laughed. "Oh come on brother. You know you have a bad attitude." Naraku folded his arms across his chest as he glared at Onigumo. "Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing you." Naraku just made a 'feh' sound. Onigumo straightened up and said, "Naraku, I need you to help Kagura get settled."

"Why? Why can't you just do it yourself?"

"Because I have to make a quick run and you are the only one not busy. I would ask Kanna, but she didn't come in today. All you need to show her is where she needs to put her stuff and where the money goes. She already knows how to make and mix drinks, so she is fine in that department."

"But—"

"Just do it Naraku. It won't be much trouble." Naraku looked at Kagura and she just returned his look with a smile.

"You owe me for this." Onigumo waved him off as he walked out of the double doors. He headed towards the bar and said, "Follow me." Kagura hurried behind him, her pace matching his. "How old are you kid?"

"Don't call me a kid, I am not a child." Naraku just eyed her. "I am nineteen."

"And you know how to mix drinks?"

"A girl gets bored when she is home alone."

"Did you go to school for this?"

"I did, but I graduated early." Naraku just couldn't believe what she was saying. Until he actually saw her in motion and tasted her drinks, she was below him. Naraku showed her where everything went and where she could place her stuff. After that, he let her take care of the customers. So far, she was a big hit. Since she was something nice to look at, all the men that came in all asked her for drinks. She was making the bar big money and Naraku was pleased.

"Naraku, would you like a drink?"

"Uh, sure."

"What would you like?"

"Surprise me."

She gave him a sugary smile as she went away with mixing bottle after bottle. "Here you go." She handed him a drink that looked kind of a purplish pink and gave off a bitter smell. His noses turned up when he brought it to his face. "Just try it." He just looked at her again before taking a sip of the concoction. His eyes became wide as he licked his lips. "Good?"

"Yeah. This shit is good. What did you mix?"

"That is my secret." She winked at him and Naraku just ignored it, drinking the rest of it. Naraku placed the cup on the counter as he closed his eyes. He chuckled to himself as walked away from Kagura, looking for Kagome. He saw her at a table and decided to approach her. He tapped her lightly on the shoulder and she turned to look at him. She gave him the coldest look she could muster and Naraku bit the inside of his cheek. Her eyes followed along his face as she walked past him. Naraku started to boil. He followed her into the back and cut her off before she walked out.

"I need to talk to you."

"For what? Didn't you say enough yesterday?" Kagome tried to walk past him but he stopped her. "Would you move?"

"Not until you listen to me." Kagome folded her arms under her breast and shifted her weight on one foot. Naraku sighed deeply as he looked into her eyes. "Kagome…I'm sorry…for what I said last night. It wasn't right of me."

"Damn right it wasn't."

Naraku just eyed her but brushed it off. "So do you forgive me?"

"I guess."

"What does that mean?"

"I forgive you, but I don't want anything to do with you."

"What?" Naraku just looked at her with dazed eyes. "What are you saying?"

"I don't want to be with a guy who will compare me to his ex twenty-four/seven. You flipped out on me already and we aren't even together. How do I know you won't do the same thing when we are together?"

"Kagome, I wouldn't do that. I know what I did last night was a mistake and I apologize for it but—"

"But nothing, I don't want to be with you." Kagome moved passed him, leaving Naraku too himself. His hands balled into fist and he slammed his hand against the wall. Kagura came around the corner, looking at Kagome as she walked by. Her gaze drifted over towards Naraku and a sinister smile came across her lips. She walked up to Naraku and ran her slim fingers over his shoulder. In a blink of an eye, her back was against the wall, Naraku towering over her, his hands pinning her in place. Kagura didn't know what to do but she didn't show that she was scared. She placed her hand on his cheek and Naraku looked at her.

"Are you okay Naraku?" She gave him a tender smile and before she knew it, Naraku placed his lips on hers. Kagura relaxed under his touch and returned his kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck. Naraku brought her closer, deepening the kiss. Kagome came back and saw the site. She felt her heart drop to her feet. She turned back around and placed her back against the wall, tears swelling up in her eyes. She placed her hand over her mouth, trying not to scream. She walked away as fast as she could; not wanting to hear what was going on behind her.

The Sting Dragon was coming to a close and everyone was going home. Onigumo was off in a corner talking to Sesshomaru when he saw Naraku coming out from the back with Kagura, his arm around her shoulder and hers around his waist. Both Onigumo and Sesshomaru looked at him then at each other. Onigumo's vision shifted when he saw Kagome come out of the office with her head down, heading out the door, not saying one word. Onigumo just glared at his brother when he walked up to him.

"Ima head home."

"Before you do, let me talk to you for a second." Naraku just looked between him and Sesshomaru and told Kagura to wait in the car as he handed her the keys and kissed her lightly on the cheek. As soon as Kagura was out of the bar, Onigumo grabbed Naraku roughly by his collar. "What the fuck Naraku. I did not bring Kagura here so you can fuck her. She is my girlfriend's sister. What the hell were you thinking?"

"Well, yes, I am going to fuck her, but I am not going to leave her afterwards."

"What do you mean?"

"She is my girlfriend."

"What?!" Onigumo just looked at his brother. "What about Kagome? Did you even apologize to her?"

"I did, but she did not want anything to do with me." Onigumo let him go as he just looked at him. "I apologized, but she just didn't want me." Naraku had a cold glaze over his eyes as he was talking. "Kagura was there when Kagome left and one thing led to another and we are together now."

"But how? You guys just met."

"I really don't care if this relationship last or not to be honest. Kagura seems cool, but I doubt we will last. Eventually I will get tired of her. This is just a fling for now."

"Naraku, how could you do that to Kagura?"

"She knows already. I told her I wasn't looking for a relationship and neither is she." Onigumo just sighed and Sesshomaru started to laugh. The two looked at him and he stopped to a chuckle.

"I am sorry, but I find this funny. Onigumo, why do you care so much if he hurts Kagome or Kagura? It is his life and he can choose who he wants."

"I know, but if anything happens between him and Kagura, Kaguya won't let me hear the end of it if Kagura bitches about what Naraku did. And as far as Kagome goes, I care because of the way she looks at him. I know that she is the one for him, but Naraku is too blind to see that." Onigumo just sighed and shook his head. "Maybe I should just give up." Onigumo looked at his brother and said, "I will stay out of your love life. If this makes you happy, so be it. But do not bring me down with you when you feel like shit. Because this time, I won't be there to help you Naraku. Let's go Sesshomaru." Sesshomaru followed Onigumo out as he left Naraku standing in the middle of the bar.

Naraku knew he was right, but right now, he didn't care. He just needed some type of attention and Kagome was not cutting it. Kagura was there and that's what he needs. He ran his fingers through his hair and walked out, locking the bar up tight. He walked over to the driver side and stepped in, starting the engine. "What took you so long?"

"I was talking to my brother and Sesshomaru. Don't worry about it." Naraku started the engine as he leaned over and kissed her lightly on the lips. "You said you'll be able to make me happy?"

"Oh, I'll have you scream for the heavens."

"I should say that for you." Kagura blushed and Naraku sped off into the night.

Everything was not going smoothly between Onigumo and Naraku since he decided to date Kagura. The two hadn't spoken to each other in a two weeks, and Naraku didn't care, though deep down, he wanted his brother to talk to him again and he knew the only way that would happen is if he broke up with Kagura, but she was such a good fuck, he couldn't let her go. Just thinking of the good sex made his member hard, but he breathed his horniness out and went into the office. He saw Kagome and tensed up. He hadn't seen her in awhile since she has been avoiding him like crazy. This was the first time he had seen her since he and Kagura started to date. His heart started to pound like crazy. Why was she doing this to him? Kagome turned around and saw Naraku. Her eyes open wide as she dropped her purse, her belongings spilling onto the floor. She tucked her hair behind her ear as she bent down and started to pick up her things, Naraku rushing towards her.

He grabbed a few of her things and handed them to her, Kagome not looking up at him as she said thank you. As she started to get up, Naraku grabbed her arm and pulled her back down. Kagome just blinked at him and Naraku's eyes just went over her features. She had looked different to him and he realized why; she had cut her hair. It was no longer long; it was short, cropped around her head. Her makeup was different as well. It was no longer as dark as it was, but made her face bright and fresh. He traced his eyes down over her lips and noticed how pink they were. How he wanted to kiss them again. Sure, he was with Kagura, but she was a lousy kisser. Kagome just looked at him and Naraku threw his arms around her neck, pulling her close to him.

"Naraku?"

"I am so sorry Kagome." Kagome was confused and didn't know what to do. She blinked her eyes and just nuzzled against him. Naraku knew why he was apologizing, but then again, he didn't. He let Kagome go and started to blush slightly. Kagome just giggled as she got up. Naraku followed suit and rubbed the back of his head. "Um, so…how have you been?"

"I've been pretty good," Kagome said as she closed up her purse and placed it in the cubby.

"I see you cut your hair." Kagome nodded. "It looks good on you." With her hair like that and the new make-up, she doesn't look like Kikyo at all. Naraku caught himself and looked at the ground. Kagome just smiled at him, causing his face to flush harder. Why did she have this strong of a hold on him? Naraku regained control of his body and stared at Kagome. "Kagome--."

"Naraku, there you are!" Naraku back became stiff as a board as he heard the voice. He turned around slowly and saw Kikyo walking up to him, embracing him with a hug. "I have missed you."

"Get off me." Naraku pushed Kikyo off of him and she stumbled back. "What are you doing here Kikyo?"

"I came to see you. You and I need to talk."

"I have nothing to talk to you about. We are done. There is nothing else to say."

"Oh, on the contrary, we are not done." Kikyo shifted her eyes and looked at Kagome. "What? This girl looks just like me."

"Psh, you wished you looked like me bitch," Kagome spat. Naraku looked back at her and a smooth smile came across his lips. Her looks changed, but her attitude didn't; that he liked. Kikyo narrowed her eyes towards Kagome and she pouted.

"You are nothing. Naraku would never go out with a girl who looks similar to me."

"Or so you think." Naraku could tell that Kikyo did not like Kagome and vice versa and he knew that they needed to be separated.

"Alright ladies." Naraku looked at Kikyo and said, "Leave here before I force you out. Do you need a repeat of how I threw you out of my apartment?" Kikyo gritted her teeth and headed out the door.

"This isn't over Naraku. I will talk to you. And don't get too comfortable with him girl, because Naraku will always be mine."

"I would love to see you try skank." Kikyo walked out and Naraku just turned his attention towards Kagome.

"What?"

"You. I mean, I have see you act nasty towards me, but the way you handled Kikyo was… orgasmic."

"Don't tell me you jizzed in your pants or something."

Naraku laughed, holding his side. "No, I did not jizz my pants. It's just that I have never been so turned on before."

"Not even with Kagura?" That hit Naraku hard but he played it off.

"Sure, she can turn me on, but it takes awhile. You are the only girl who can turn me on in a sec—" Naraku noticed he was digging himself a hole. He stopped short and chuckled a bit. He rubbed his arm and walked out the door. Kagome just blushed under her cheeks and walked out to do her job.

Naraku couldn't keep his eyes off of Kagome as she did her rounds. For some reason, she seemed as if today was a brand new day for her life and that she didn't want it to end. Onigumo saw his brother stare at Kagome and just shook his head. Sesshomaru came behind Naraku and said:

"Woah, who is the new girl?"

"She is not new, that is Kagome."

"Really? She looks good. Mind if I get her for myself?"

"Yes, I do mind," Naraku said as he growled. Sesshomaru just let out a hearty laugh. "What is so funny?"

"How defensive you got. Just a two weeks ago, you didn't give a shit about her, but now you do because she got a new hair cut? What about Kagura?"

"I'm going to dump her later on tonight?"

"Why? So you can bone Kagome?"

"No. I was going to anyways even before I saw Kagome. Kagura is cute, but she is annoying as hell. All she does is talk about herself. She never shuts up."

"That is why you get to a know a person before you date them."

"Look who's talking." Sesshomaru just gave Naraku a smile and turned his attention back to Kagome when he saw her walk by. He stepped in front of her and looked down at her with cold smile.

"Hi, my name is Sesshomaru. I do not think we have met."

"No, we have not, but do you mind, I am kind of busy."

"Oh, of course not." Sesshomaru let Kagome pass and Naraku just laughed. "What?"

"Why did you try and 'work your magic' on Kagome?"

"Just for fun, not like I wanted –" Sesshomaru cut his words short when he saw the most beautiful girl ever walk into the bar. She looked around, not sure what to do or where to go, almost as if she was nervous. She had long flowing black hair, bright brown eyes and semi-full lips that went along with her pale complexion. She placed her finger between her teeth and bit down, her eyes shifting back and forth. Her face soon lit up when she saw Kagome.

"Kagome!" The girl said with glee as she ran up to her.

"Rin!" The two embraced each other and both Naraku and Sesshomaru just looked at the two. "How are you? Did you have trouble finding the place?"

"No, not at all. I was just wondering if I walked into the right bar." She giggled and Sesshomaru's face flushed. Naraku just looked between him and the girl named Rin as smile curled his face. "My shift is almost done, so we can have fun in a bit okay?"

"Sounds great."

"Hey Naraku…"

"Y-yes?" Naraku said nervously. Why was he nervous?

"Is it okay if Rin stays in the office until my shift is done?"

"Uh, I would rather for her to stay out here since only employees are allowed to be in the office.

"I will keep the little lady company," Sesshomaru said as he stepped around the counter and stepped up to Rin. Towering over her at 6'7", Rin seemed like an ant to him. At most she had to be 5'4". Rin looked at him as he stepped towards her, extending his hand. "My name is Sesshomaru. And what is your name my flower?"

Rin blushed as she took his hand. "My name is Rin. Nice to meet you Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru cupped her hand, bringing it up to his lips as he bent down and laid a sweet kiss on it. "The pleasure is all mine." Rin slowly took her hand back as he face started to turn beet red. Kagome smiled as she saw the two have a little moment. The two walked off to the bar and started to chat it up.

"It's funny," Naraku said as he came to stand next to Kagome.

"What is?"

"How Sesshomaru just took fond of your friend Rin there. Usually when he approaches a woman, it is smooth, but not that smooth. I think little Sesshomaru has found love at first sight." Kagome chuckled a bit and placed her fingers over her mouth a bit.

"Well, I do not know Sesshomaru since I just met him, but I can tell that Rin has taken a liking to him already. She is usually a shy person, but she is just talking it up with him as if she has known him for years."

"Yeah….. So what are you doing after you get off of work?"

"Going to show Rin around the city. She is staying with me until she can find her own place."

"Sounds like fun."

"It should be. What are you doing later?"

"Going to break up with Kagura." Kagome just looked at him and Naraku continued you. "She is starting to bark up the wrong tree and all she does is talk about herself… and…." Naraku placed his hand over his neck, tracing the scar. Kagome just gave him a warm look as she came closer to him, tiptoeing and kissing the part of the scar she could see. Naraku's body went stiff when he felt her lips against his skin. He slowly turned his head towards her and looked at her with wide eyes.

"That is why you do not start dating someone until you really get to know them." She turned on her heels and headed to get the food the people at her tables ordered. Naraku couldn't help the blush seeping under his cheeks and tried to shake it away, but was unable to. He was lucky Kagura was not around to see what just happened or hell would have opened. He sighed deeply and went behind the bar.