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Chapter 20

Inuyasha's P.O.V.

Right after class, the teacher called Kagome to help her. Sort of disappointed that I wouldn't be able to spend the full amount of time with her, I had no choice but to accept the cruel fact.

Sighing, I gave a little chuckle and said, "It's ok, Kags. I'll be waiting outside for you." Then I kissed her on the cheek and walked out, leaving her blushing like mad.

When I got out of the classroom, guess who was there waiting for me.

Kikyo.

She flashed me a smile. "Hi Inuyasha!"

Good grief.

I sighed. "Kikyo, if your here to ask me out again, I'm with Kagome, so go away." I turned to walked further away from her.

"Not for long," I heard Kikyo say.

What the hell is she talking about!

I turned around and glared her down, silently demanded for an explanation.

Kikyo laughed. "If you don't stay away from her, she might have a little "accident", if you know what I mean." She smirked at me.

I bared my teeth and growled. "Touch her and you die."

"Oh, my dear Inuyasha, who said I was the one who was going to cause it. I meant my dear friend Naraku of course.

I felt my heart stop beating, and not in a good way. She knows Naraku? What the hell? Damn it!

Kikyo continued. "And he will definitely ensure she's hurt."

Shit.

I felt my hands clench into fists and my nails dig into my palms. My whole body was shaking in rage but what could I do? This girl had connections with Naraku and was holding Kagome's very life in her hands. She was dangling it in my face for god sake.

I have to admit I was scared, but I refused to show it. I let my anger take my outer shell for now.

Naraku managed to take Kagome before, and I don't doubt he'll do it again.

Kikyo gave out an evil laugh. "So…what will you do now, Inuyasha? Do you still reject me?"

I gritted my teeth. "F-Fine, I'll go out with you as long as you don't lay a single finger on Kagome."

I'm so sorry Kagome. I know after this…you'll never trust me again, but I'll always love you and protect you from the sidelines. I accept the fact that you'll never forgive me.

Kikyo came up to me and snaked an arm around mine, bringing herself closer to me. I struggled not to run away.

"That's more like it," she smiled. "Oh, and here she comes. You can tell her the great news right now. Oh, and act like you're actually enjoying talking to me. Don't forget to smile."

I put on a fake smile and started "talking" to her, laughing and all that junk. When really, I wanted to cry or punch a fucking building down.

Kagome came up with a worried look and I struggled to keep my face indifferent.

I watched as she grabbed my hand and said, "Come on, Inuyasha. Let's get to lunch."

I pulled away unwillingly, acting like it was Kikyo's and said, "Kagome, I don't think we should be boyfriend and girlfriend anymore."

I was disgusted with myself.

I'm sorry Kagome.

"Wha…What are you doing, Inuyasha?" she asked, shocked.

Kikyo answered before I could say a single word. "I guess it looks like he doesn't want you anymore," she sneered.

Kagome froze and I almost gave in when Kagome turned her tearful eyes to me again. I felt my body shaking but unable to say anything, I just shrugged my shoulders.

That's when she ran. I could smell her tears brimming from her eyes.

I'm sorry Kagome. This is for your own protection.

On the way to the cafeteria, Kikyo hugged me and kissed me on the cheek over and over again. I cringed every time.

She's so clingy and disgustingly flirtatious.

Then I saw Sango coming out of the cafeteria just as Kagome ran by.

I'm screwed.

Then, my luck getting better each second, she turned to see me…with Kikyo.

Let me tell you, boy did she looked pissed.

When she got close, she didn't hesitate to slap me. She continued to yell at me for breaking my promise and for hurting Kagome and how I should be ashamed of myself.

This just made me feel guiltier than I already was. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing while Sango raged on and slapped me on the other cheek.

Ow.

But I couldn't help but inwardly snicker when Sango told Kikyo off.

Thank. You.

Then Sango stomped off, I'm guessing, to find Kagome.

I excused myself from Kikyo to "go to the bathroom" when I was actually going to talk to Miroku. After a kiss on the cheek from Kikyo and me inwardly vomiting, I went over to Miroku who was already in the cafeteria.

Miroku's P.O.V.

I can't believe this! Unbelievable! That heartless bastard broke up with Kagome in the worst manner! This is unforgiveable!

I looked over and saw Kikyo kiss him on the cheek before he walked over here, thankfully alone.

But oh hell no! He's coming over to me. Luckily, Hikara and Natsume were also sitting with me or else I would've caused a scene.

He came over to our table, which was unfortunately right by the door. How else would we have seen everything that happened before?

Inuyasha came over and arrived. I looked away, ignoring his pleading eyes. "You have no right to be here, Inuyasha. I don't want to talk to you. Go away."

"Miroku-"

"I'm seriously warning you to stay away from me. I'm resisting the urge to batter you to a pulp," I growled.

"Miroku, just listen for a moment, would 'ya?"

"Why should I? You hurt Kagome, you bastard."

"But it's not like I did it willingly!"

That spiked my interest and I tried to cool down a little. "But you…wait…what do you mean you didn't do it willingly?"

Why the hell did he break up with her then?

I was still really suspicious and didn't really know what to believe. This had better be good considering the cold way he broke up with Kagome.

Inuyasha sighed and sat down across from me, having Hikara and Natsume move over.

"After class," he started, "Kikyo told me that if I didn't go out with her, Kagome would be hurt."

"Inuyasha, don't you know that this is hurting her more?"

He flinched. "That's not the issue right now. Miroku, Kikyo has connections with Naraku."

The moment he said that name, I saw Natsume and Hikara stiffen.

"Did you say…Naraku?" Natsume asked, shocked.

Inuyasha looked her, confused. "Yeah, why?"

"How…do you know him?" Hikara asked.

Inuyasha's eyes darkened as he looked down at the table. "Long story, but the main thing is that he had hurt Kagome before."

"Why do you ask?" I wondered.

Hikara swallowed hard. "He's the leader of The Soul Eaters!"

I looked at her, surprised. "What?"

Before any of us could continue, Sango rushed in with panic and tears in her eyes.

"Kagome's been kidnapped!"

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