Chapter Six:Losing A Piece Of You

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I stared blankly into space. I couldn't believe it.

'She can't be gone. It's not possible. She wouldn't leave me like that. They must be wrong!'

"Kaggies?"

I faced Inuyasha.

"Are you gonna be ok?"

I didn't understand. Of course I was gonna be ok. This was all a big mistake or a cruel joke. It couldn't be true.

"Why wouldn't I be ok?"

"Your mom just passed away. The way Roku tells it,y'all were pretty close. This has gotta be hard."

He seemed surprised by my answer. I decided to fill him in.

"It's a mistake. It has to be. She wouldn't leave me. Not now."

His eyes flashed with sorrow and sympathy as he wrapped me in a hug.

"Kagome,I know you don't wanna believe this but it isn't a mistake. That was an official call."

I shook my head.

"You're wrong! Everybody's wrong! She wouldn't leave me like this. She wouldn't!"

I crumbled in his arms as tears poured from my eyes. Was she really gone?

"She knows you love her. And I'm sure she loves you,but she was sick. She had to go."

So it was true. She'd really left me.

'Why now Mom? Why now! How could you do this?'

I cried in his arms for what seemed like a lifetime. Then I stood,got dressed,and went to the kitchen. I looked up as Miro walked through the door,smiling.

'How can he be smiling when my whole world is falling apart?'

"Hey Kaggies. What's up?"

He looked me over and noticed I was upset.

"What's wrong Kaggies?"

"Mom's dead."

Saying the words hurt physically. They tasted like vomit on my tongue. But they were true.

"What? When?"

"Last night."

Instantly,he was by my side and hugging me.

"Oh my God Kaggies. I'm so sorry baby."

I knew he was trying to comfort me,but I didn't need comforting. I didn't feel anything. It wasn't sinking in that she was truly gone.

"Are you gonna be ok,Cuz?"

I nodded and went upstairs. I couldn't believe this. I just couldn't. I went to my room and layed down. I looked at my stereo and turned it on. Immediately,I was asleep.

*Next Day*

I sat up and stretched. I tried to remember if the day before was real. It seemed like a horrible nightmare. I stood,took a shower,and walked downstairs. Miro was sitting at the table,talking to Inuyasha. They both looked up when I walked in.

"Morning Kaggies."

"Morning."

"How are you doing?"

I knew right then that it wasn't a nightmare. It was real.

"It seems unreal."

"It'll hit you eventually. I don't think you should go to school. But I don't wana leave you alone."

"I'll stay with her Roku."

"Would you be ok with that Kaggies?"

I nodded. Inuyasha was a comfort to me. Just being around him helped.

"Ok. I'll be home as soon as school is over. I love you Cuz."

"Love you too."

He stood and left as I seated myself across the table from Inuyasha.

"So how are you handling this baby?"

He'd called me baby. Any other time I'd extremely excited,but today it barely registered.

"It's like a horrible nightmare."

He took my hand in his.

"This is gonna be hard,but I'll be right here the whole way."

I tried to smile,but failed. I didn't feel like smiling.

"Thanks."

*A Week Later*

It had been a week since I found out my mom was dead,and it had finally sank in. I had just got back from Japan. I had to go home to bury her. It had hit me then. I was currently sitting on Inuyasha's bed. He was on the phone. He hung up and looked at me. Silently,he walked over and sat next to me,wrapping me in a hug.

"How you holding up?"

"It hurts Yash. Hurts like hell. I literally have an ache where my heart is. I don't think I can do this. I'm not gonna be able to handle this."

"Yes you will."

"How do you get through everything?"

"Get high."

"Can we?"

"What? Get high?"

I nodded.

"Roll a blunt. A joint. Pack a bowl. Something."

"Babe,weed isn't gonna help this. I'm talking serious shit."

"What do you do?"

"Cocaine."

I didn't know about cocaine. That was serious shit. I knew I couldn't handle this.

"Let's do it. I'll do anything."

"What? Kagome,I can't let you do that. I've done it before. I know it hurts and you think you'll never accept it,but you will. When you do,you'll look back and realize you didn't need coke to be ok. You don't really wanna do that."

"Why do you always get to tell me what I do and don't wanna do? Why do you get to say what's best? Why are you always in control?"

"I'm not. You are. I've been there and done this. I know all about it. You trust me. You ask,I tell,you follow. That's the way you decide to do it. All I do is give you the answers to the questions you ask me."

"I'm begging you. Please. Anything to kill this pain."

"It won't kill it. It'll hide it. But only for a minute."

"If only for a second,I'd do anything to get rid of this hurt."

He sighed.

"You're not gonna give it up,are you?"

"Never."

He made a call and we left. Thirty minutes later,we arrived at Nakumora's house. We got out of the car and walked inside,where we were greeted by Nakumora himself.

"Hey Yash. Kagome,was it?"

I nodded,clinging to Inuyasha's hand. He smiled.

"What's up Yash?"

"Got some powder?"

"A little."

"We need some."

"Follow me."

We followed him down to the basement. He got a bag out of his pocket and lined the white powder out.

"What's the occasion?"

Inuyasha looked at me,seeing if I wanted to share my grief. I nodded.

"Kagome's mom died."

"Ah. I'm sorry. So,you wanna be numb,correct?"

Again,I nodded. He smiled and motioned for me to have at the thick line. I looked at Inuyasha questioningly.

"Just inhale through your nose."

I nodded and snorted the entire line. My nose burned and I felt a bitter drip in my throat. Almost immediately,I was numb. I watched as Inuyasha and Nakumora snorted their lines. I looked at Inuyasha. He smirked.

"Numb?"

"Comfortably."

*A Week And A Half Later*

I giggled as I walked through the door of Inuyasha's room. I hadn't been sober since that first day a week and a half ago. Currently,we were rolling. Mom was out of my mind. I was happy again. It was like the nightmare had never happened. I fell back on the bed,watching as Yash moved toward me. He was graceful and stealthy. He kneeled above me,looking into my eyes. I bit my lip. He started peeling my clothes off. Soon,he was deep inside me. I moaned as he nibbled at the base of my neck.

*Two Hours Later*

I looked at Inuyasha as we lay there. Both satisfied. Both spent.

"How many?"

"Huh?"

"How many?"

"How many what? Baby,you're not making any sense."

"How many girls have you layed here next to."

"None. They all leave."

I giggled.

"How many girls have you screwed,then?"

"Numbers are tricky little things."

"Guestimate."

"A lot. I don't keep count. Why?"

"How long do you keep em around?"

"A week. Tops. Usually,one night. Now,I'm gonna ask one more time,why?"

"Just wondering."

"Mhm. Why don't I believe you?"

I giggled.

"Kaggies,don't make me force it out of you."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"How do you propose to do that?"

"Very carefully."

He straddled my stomach and started tickling me.

"Ok. Ok! You win."

He rolled back over,laying next to me once more.

"Why?"

"What makes me so special?"

"You're different."

"What makes me so different?"

He smiled and kissed my forehead.

"Get some sleep baby."

*Next Day*

I stretched and looked over at Inuyasha,who was looking at me.

"Were you watching me sleep?"

"You're really quite cute when you're sleeping."

"Creep!"

He chuckled.

"You like it."

I smiled.

"A little."

His phone started ringing.

"Hello?"

"Do you know what time it is man?"

"You know me too well."

"I don't see how the occupants of my bed are any of your business."

"What do you want,Man?"

"Sure thing."

"Stop worrying. You don't know her."

He hung up and smiled at me.

"Mora's havin a party. Wanna come?"

"Nah. I think I'm gonna stay here."

"Mmkay. You gonna be alright?"

I nodded.

"Peachy."

He smirked and walked to his bathroom. I decided a shower seemed like a good idea and walked to my bathroom.

*Thirty Minutes Later*

I sighed as I heard Inuyasha's car leave. There went my stability. I shook my head and started digging in my closet for something to wear. I jumped as a box hit the carpet with a soft thud.

"Shit."

I bent down and picked the box up,along with the few scattered contents. Walking to the bed,I looked through the box. It was my childhood pictures.

*An Hour Later*

I screamed as I threw the box of pictures against the wall. I dug through my purse for my emergency stash of coke,that I'd bought from Nakumora on the down low just in case. Now seemed like an appropriate time to use it. I dumped the entire stash on the bedside table and snorted. Who cared if I died? What did I have left to live for?

'Mom. I'm so sorry. I know you don't want this. I don't know how to handle it without you. I'm sick of the pain. Sick of being high all the time just to stay alive. Mommy,I'm coming home to you.'

I leaned back against my headboard,waiting. I wasn't sure what was supposed to happen. I got my answer soon enough. I jumped up and ran to the toilet,vomiting violently. My muscles ached all over. I suddenly felt very thirsty. I stood,walking downstairs. Darkness was fighting to overcome me. I made it to the livingroom before the darkness won.

*Inuyasha's POV*

I smiled as I walked to the door of my house. I turned the knob and walked in,sitting my keys on the kitchen counter. I started to walk upstairs but stopped short. There was Kagome,in nothing but a towel,hair wet,passed out on the livingroom floor. I ran over to her,kneeling beside her. I checked for a heart beat and found that it was increased. I checked for a pulse. It was present.

"Kaggies? Kagome? Kagome! Wake up baby. Please!"

I picked her up,grabbed my keys off the counter,and carried her to the car. Gently,I layed her on the back seat and jumped in the front seat,speeding to the hospital.

*Sacred Spleen Memorial Hospital Emergency Room*

I threw the car in park,jerked the keys out,grabbed Kagome,and ran in the emergency room. The receptionist immediately called for a doctor. I watched as they took her from my hands and layed her on a stretcher.

"Son?"

I looked to the receptionist.

"Don't worry. They'll take care of her. I need some information."

I nodded.

"Her name,birth date,and address?"

"Kagome Hgurashi. April 5,1996. 12420 AppleBottom Drive."

"Your name,birthdate,address,and relationship to the patient?"

"Inuyasha Takahashi. May 8,1994. 12420 AppleBottom Drive. Fiance."

I had to lie about our relationship. Otherwise,they wouldn't let me stay.

"Has she taken any non-prescription drugs,or any medications that could harm her in the last 24 hours?"

"I don't know. I wasn't home. I left her alone."

The receptionist nodded.

"Have a seat baby. They'll let you know when they get her stabilized."

I nodded and sat down.

'Kagome,please. I need you. You can't leave me. I'm falling in love with you. Baby,please.'

*An Hour Later*

"Mr. Takahashi?"

I stood and walked to the doctor.

"Come with me please."

I nodded and followed him to Kagome's room. She looked like a fallen angel.

"Is she gonna be okay Doc?"

"She's gonna be fine."

"What happened?"

"She overdosed on cocaine."

"ODed on coke?"

"Yes."

"Oh,Kagome."

"Now,are you her family?"

"I'm her fiance."

He nodded.

"You may stay. We've given her a sufficient amount of fluids. She was highly dehydrated. We've stabilized her blood pressure and heart rate. Basically,everything seems to be working fine. She should be just fine."

"When will she wake up?"

"That's up to her."

I nodded and sat down next to her.

"Kagome,you stupid girl. What were you thinking? I should've never left you alone. I should've been there with you,been there to help you. How could you be so careless? Kagome,please come back to me. Please. I love you. I can't do it without you. I need you."

*Kagome's Subconcious*

I looked around. Everything was bright white. I heard a voice and searched for it.

"Mom?"

Suddenly my mother was standing in front of me.

"Kaggies. My sweet baby."

"Mom,am I-"

"Dead?"

I nodded.

"No. You're in a hospital."

"But,how-"

"Inuyasha. Kagome,baby,I love you. I know you loved me. I've seen what you've been doing. I want it to stop. You're much stronger than that. You will be just fne. I will always be right there with you. I know you miss me. I miss you so much. But think about Miroku. How happy he is to have you back in his life. How much he loves you and wants you there. Think about Inuyasha. Baby,that boy loves you. He needs you. You can't leave him alone. What will he do without you? Baby,I promise,when you wake up,this will all be easier."

"But Momma-"

"No buts. Now,go back. Don't leave them."

Suddenly,she was gone again.

"Momma!"

'I will always be right there with you.'

I couldn't see her anymore,but I still felt her there.

"Ok Mom. I'm gonna do this. I'll make it through. I promise."

I watched as a door appeared in front of me. I opened it and left the white place.

*Awaken*

I blinked my eyes and looked around. I saw Inuyasha sitting in a chair with his head in his hands.

"Yash?"

He jerked his head up and looked at me.

"Kaggies? You're awake? You're awake!"

He rushed over and wrapped me in a hug.

"You stupid child. I was so worried."

I smiled.

"I'm sorry. Does Miro know?"

"Hell no. I told him we were staying with a friend of mine and his girlfriend."

I nodded.

"How long was I out?"

"Two days."

"Two days?"

He nodded. Something flashed across my mind.

'Inuyasha. Baby,that boy loves you. He needs you.'

"Have you been here the entire time?"

"I wasn't about to leave you. Besides,how would it look to Roku if I showed up without you?"

I smiled.

"When can I leave?"

Inuyasha walked to the door.

"Doctor!"