Fruits Basket Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Better Than Ever ❯ Running Away from Everything ( Chapter 3 )

Kagome opened her mouth trying to get her words out of her mouth, her mouth suddenly seemed dry. Her tongue stuck to the roof of her mouth, not helping her in any way. She felt strong hands place themselves on her shoulders, almost as if to reassure her that someone did care about her in this situation. She didn't have to turn around to know that it was Shigure. She wanted to tell Yuki about everything, everything that had happened to her… But, something was keeping her from doing that. Something deep inside of her blocked her from telling him of anything that had come to pass.

 

“I… I, uh…” now Kagome was wordless… What more would happen to her?

 

“Hey! What's she doing here?” asked Kyo, who was still very much irritated. The cause for his irritation still on his arm. He did a double-take of things,

 

Shigure was holding onto her shoulders.

Yuki was currently not paying attention to anything but her.

What didn't he know?

 

Tohru peeked around Kyo to look at the situation at hand. Haru crossed his arms; he knew what was happening… On the other hand, Momiji had never met Kagome before, and curiosity got the better of him.

 

“Hello, I'm Momiji, who are you?” his cheerfulness scaring Kagome a bit. He reminded her of how she used to be, overly cheerful.

 

“Uh… I'm Kagome.” She smiled, he was just so adorable.

 

“Hello, Kagome.” He had a wonderful smile, and suddenly she was in a fit of giggles. He was simply adorable; he wore the blue girl's uniform and instead of skirts, shorts. Then he hugged her, just like he had hugged Tohru after being introduced. He was a bit shorter than her, his head was currently under her breasts. There was no poof as everyone else, other than Yuki and Shigure, expected.

 

“Ah-hah…Um…” Kagome said weakly, pulling out of Momiji's embrace, and backing into Shigure. “I'm going to make all of us some tea…” she mumbled to Shigure, before walking away to the kitchen.

 

Shigure scratched the back of his head, “Shall we all go into my study?” he suggested before ushering them all into his study. “You're all probably wondering what's going on right?” Heads nodded. “Well… I can't answer that. However! Kagome can.” The group patiently sat, waiting for their tea and Kagome to come. Gradually the sound of feet lightly padding down the wooden floor came closer to them. The smell of traditional green tea wafted towards them through the thin door, no one dared to breathe; the door slid open and the silence broke.

 

“What's wrong with everyone? No one's talking.” A frown moved onto her face.

 

“Tea?” Shigure asked finally, moving onto his feet to help pass out the steaming cups of tea in Kagome's hands. Everyone nodded their heads, not knowing what to do at this point.

 

“Shigure, what did you promise them?” she looked pointedly at him.

 

“Nothing.” The steam coming off his tea was very interesting.

 

“Then why do they keep looking at me like they expect an answer from me?” Kagome really wanted to throttle Shigure, making sure his head was rocking back and forth while she did this.

 

“We just want to know what's happening.” Kyo glared at her, why was his life always like a soap on TV?

 

“That's none of your business.” Kagome said stiffly at him, her hands itching to throttle Shigure.

 

“It is mine however.” Yuki put in, he needed to know some things right now.

 

“No it isn't.” Kagome didn't like where this was going, not at all.

 

“Yes.”

 

“No.” she turned her face away from Yuki.

 

“Yes.” He said demanding her, his voice close to her. Everyone in the room stared at the pair, what truly was going on? What was buried between the two? Had Kagome spurned Yuki's love? “If you will excuse us, we'll be leaving. We're going to talk somewhere private.” He pulled her out of the room, down the hallway and into the kitchen. “What's happening?”

 

“What do you mean, what's happening, Yuki?” She tugged at his hand that was encircled tightly around her wrist.

 

“You know what I mean Kagome. Stop playing around.” His voice was cold and harsh. He was beyond hurt at this point, the Kagome he knew would never have kept secrets from him. The Kagome he knew would be yammering away about nothing in particular.

 

“I've changed Yuki.” She certainly had changed; she could not meet his gaze so she fixed her eyes on his tie. “I'm different, I'm not the same person anymore. I don't go spilling my secrets to just anyone.” I've got a secret that you can't know about…

 

“Kagome. Why are you back?” Yuki gently put his hands on either side of her face.

 

“I'm getting some credits for being a TA. That's all…” She kept avoiding his eyes.

 

“Is that all you came back home for?” He emphasized the all. Their noses touched.

 

“Y-yes. No.” She was nervous; she wasn't used to Yuki being this close to her anymore.

 

“No?” His voice filled with confusion.

 

“I don't know why I came back at all… I'm bringing up all this drama that should've stay buried a long time ago. That's why I left in the first place. I've said too much now… Just leave me alone. Please.” She pleaded with him, her eyes finally looking into his. Yuki couldn't understand the pain he could hear in her voice, what had happened so long ago? He was too curious for his own good now. “Please. Just please, I want to forget some of my past.”

 

“Kagome… What happened that day before you left?” He asked; his heart ached a little as tears began to leak out of Kagome's eyes.

 

“I can't tell you, Yuki. I can't. I can't.” She sobbed; the tears flowed freely down the side of her cheeks. “Can't you understand that?” She calmed down minutes later; the crying had made her light-headed. Her face was tight; she could taste salt on her lips. She sniffed, breathing in air. “Are my eyes puffy?” (1) Her question made Yuki smile at her a little. Thinking about her appearance at a time like this, how like Kagome. Maybe she wasn't as different as she claimed.

 

“Just a little, why?” He brushed a piece of her raven hair away from her eyes.

 

“I wanted to go back in Shigure's study for tea, I don't want everyone to worry and ask questions. Do you think the puffiness will go away in a few minutes?”

 

“Yes. Why don't we go get a paper towel wet and wipe your face?” Yuki suggested; Kagome nodded to his suggestion. The pair moved over to the sink and began to soak a paper towel. Kagome grabbed the wet paper towel away from him, only to have him gently take it away from her hands. He began the task of wiping her face clean, reminding him of cleaning up a scowling baby. “There, all done.” He took a step back to admire his handiwork.

 

“Thanks.” The scowl that had been on her face had fallen off minutes ago. It returned as soon as he gave her one of his long soul penetrating stares. She squirmed under his inspecting gaze. “I think we'd better head back soon.” Kagome backed away from him, walking quickly back to Shigure's study. The light pounding of feet behind her let her know that Yuki was behind her. She slid open the rice paper door, watching as everyone but Shigure and Haru jumped back in surprise as they entered. “Hear anything good?” She looked everyone in the eye, most were too embarrassed to look her in the eyes.

 

“No.” Kyo answered. “I still have questions.” Kagome nodded, taking a sip of her lukewarm tea.

 

“Yeah, well, what are they?” Kyo stared at her curiously; he hadn't thought she would actually agree. However, there was a question that he wanted to be answered.

 

“Why can you hug one of us…? And you know…” His eyes narrowed. He was certain she wasn't a Sohma, well he was pretty certain. What was she?

 

“Well… I actually don't know why I'm able to hug you guys. I think it's got to do something with the fact I grew up in a shrine, or maybe I've just got holy blood running through my veins? I've never really looked further into it.” Kagome shrugged her shoulders, not looking at any of them. “Anymore questions?”

 

“Are you Shigure's girlfriend?” Momiji asked her innocently. His eyes wide, hands together in his lap. Kagome choked on her tea, surprising everyone.

 

“Kagome are you okay?” Tohru's face creased with worry.

 

“Yes. I just choked a little.” Kagome smiled at Tohru, taking a long drink of tea after. “There, I feel a lot better now. That question just took me by surprise.” She wanted to crack up laughing right now, but it just didn't seem polite. She cast a quick glance at Shigure, who had put a hand to his mouth to cover his smile. “Well you see… I'm not Shigure's girlfriend, even though he wishes I was. We're just friends, Momiji.”

 

“Of course, if we were dating… You wouldn't see her out in public after because she'd be too sore from nightly activities. If you know what I mean.” Shigure winked at everyone, his grin transforming into a smirk.

 

“Shigure. You pervert.” Kagome grabbed a nearby pillow and whacked him in the head with it. “Sheesh, I wouldn't go out in public with you at all if you tell people those kinds of things.”

 

“You didn't have to fuel my interest in you by wearing the little skimpy maid outfit I gave you. Especially on my birthday with that tight little, mmph!” A hand snaked onto Shigure's mouth, effectively shutting him up.

 

“You guys don't need to know about that.” She smiled; her face red. She could feel Shigure's tongue licking at her hand, wanting it to get off of his face. She stooped down to his ear. “Stop licking.” He ignored her and kept licking, it tickled the palm of her hand when he licked her.

 

“Then let go.” He said behind her hand. He was all for being dominated and such, but he'd rather be in bed doing it. A wicked thought entered his mind, the smirk on his face widening. Hm… I wouldn't mind it actually happening though. “Kagome…” His voice was muffled behind his hand. Kagome paused to look at him; she was listening to what he had to say. “If get your hand off my mouth, I promise to behave.” His fingers crossed behind his back. He scoffed mentally, as if he would miss a chance like this.

 

“Promise?” Kagome looked in his eyes, she was suspicious. The Shigure she knew wouldn't give up so easily. Seeing nothing she didn't like, she decided to trust him. Her hand slipped off his face and into her lap, her eyes watching his every movement after.

 

“Ah,” Shigure sighed, taking in a deep breath. His usual charming smile plastered on his face. “Fresh air… Dear Kagome, thank you.” He clasped his hands around hers, his charming smile still in place. “I have a gift of thanks in return.” The tone of his voice had changed, from joyful to seductive. His grip on Kagome tightened, his arms bringing her closer to him. Smoldering eyes looked into Kagome's soul, and then his lips descended onto hers. Raven hair covering their faces a little, blocking stares from everyone.

 

“Oh, Kyo. This is so romantic.” Kagura sighed as she watched Shigure and Kagome. “Kiss me.” She demanded, turning to face him.

 

“You're kidding me… Right? No way.” Kyo shook his head, turning his face away from her.

 

“You'll do it…!” she said, towering over him. Her face had a violent look about it, her raven locks blew around her. A mysterious wind shifted around the two.

 

“Why would I do something like that with someone like you? I said no!” Inside he was very scared of what Kagura might to at the moment, maybe beat him up?

 

“You're so cruel to me… You could at least be a little nicer to me…” She turned away from him, tears slowly leaking from her eyes.

 

“DON'T CRY!” He hung his head.

 

“Ugh, I can't watch this any longer. If you're going to make out, please go somewhere else.” All eyes turned to Shigure, who sat next to a fuming Kagome.

”What's with kissing me, Shigure! You're giving everyone the wrong impression.” She glared at him.

 

“Impression?” his face innocent, “It was only a spur of a moment thing.”

 

“Everything's just a spur of a moment thing with you.” Kagome shot back at him. Silence came over everyone after Kagome spoke. “I'm sorry, what I said was out of line.” She apologized. Nothing was said after, she sighed and got up. The task of cleaning and gathering the tea cups was ahead of her.

 

“Here. Let me help you.” A hand touched her gently, helping to pick up empty tea cups. Tohru gave her a smile, a smile that told her It's okay, everything will be fine.

 

“Thanks.” Kagome said softly, picking up the rest of the cups. Kagome exited the room, carrying all the cups on her tray. “Oh… I need to get out of here.” Scenarios ran through her head. She didn't want to do anything too dramatic. At least not now. No one needs to know… I just have to make a quick escape… But, it would be rude if I didn't say good-bye. One idea seemed to appeal to her at the moment. Ah, that should do it. A quick escape, nothing messy. On a little piece of paper she wrote her farewell and quietly taped it onto Shigure's door. Her padded feet moved noiselessly down the hallway and out the door, stopping only at the door to slip on her shoes.

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Screech. The loud noise echoed through out the house.

 

“You know… That sounded like a car leaving.” Shigure scratched his head thoughtfully, as everything began to sink in. “Hm… I see… She's doing it again.” Haru looked at him, the usual bored expression on his face.

 

“Kagome hasn't come back yet, I wonder what's taking her so long?” Momiji said, looking at the door as if expecting her to pop in.

 

“Well, isn't it obvious? Kagome just left in that car.” Shigure smirked.

 

“What?” surprised, everyone turned their heads toward him. All except for Haru, he'd known her long enough to know how she did things.

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Tea Room -

(1) - When I cry, the skin around my eyes is puffy. It sort of irritates me because all of a sudden I feel bloated, but in the face.

 

Okay, so everyone here's an update. I am extremely sorry that it took so long. As you know, I am probably the slowest with updates and the shortest. Please forgive me and then maybe for the winter holidays I'll consider doing a double/triple update. I am not able to update at FanFiction, so I believe Mediaminer will be ahead in chapters in this fanfiction.