InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Broken Promises, Shattered Dreams ❯ Chapter 2

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Title: Broken Promises, Shattered Dreams
Authors; BrokenSouledPoetess and Ryukotsusei
Disclaimer: We don't own any part of Inuyasha or Yu Yu Hakusho. We merely torment the characters for our own amusement.

Author's Note: Lemon in Chapter Three and yes it's already written. Review or we will wait a month to post it.

Kagome sighed, knowing she was going to have to talk to him sometime. What would she say? She didn't want to tell him what had happened, if anything that would set him off and there was no telling what would happen. Especially considering that he was drunk at the moment, he always had a volatile temper but it was worse at times like this. Not that she worried about him ever hurting her, it was his own safety and that of Hiei's that kept her from saying anything. "I'll be out in a minute." She stood away from the door and walked to the sink, hoping that Yusuke would give her a few minutes to compose herself. It made the lie so much more believable if she looked presentable.

Yusuke heard the water running and resigned himself to waiting for her. A guy he didn't recognize came up to him and began banging on the door complaining he had to piss. Rolling his eyes Yusuke grabbed him by the front of his shirt pulling him back, nearly causing the guy to fall over. He was clearly just as intoxicated as Yusuke was if not more so. "Take your ass upstairs if you have to piss, this bathrooms taken." He gave him a hard shove for good measure, glaring at the guy as he picked himself up off the floor. A few minutes later the door cracked open and Kagome peered out. Yusuke didn't give her a chance to react before he was pulling her to the backyard, intent on finding out what was going on.

"Yusuke.. I'm fine, really. Kameko was exaggerating." Kagome plastered her most innocent look on and prayed he would buy it but the scowl he wore told her that while he drunk he wasn't quite that drunk.

"Bullshit Kags, theres something wrong. I want to know what it is." He pulled a lawn chair away from the table and sat her down in it. "Don't bother lying to me, tell me what happened." He sat down in front of her, clearly not going anywhere until he was satisfied.

Kagome sighed, perhaps she wouldn't have to lie to him completely. Bending the truth a bit would work, he didn't need to know all of the gory details. Hell, she was almost certain he wouldn't remember this conversation anyway once he sobered up. "You win Yusuke." At his nod she continued, she had his full attention. "You know about my travels to the Feudal era and my friends that I left behind. Well, there's more to it. You see Shippo was like a son to me, even though he was youkai. It didn't matter. I loved him, and ever since I had to leave him behind, I have missed him horribly. The thing that made it easier to bear was the idea I might see him again one day and the idea of having my own kids. I finally told Hiei how I felt and.. I guess he didn't feel the same, he was upset by the suggestion and he yelled at me for even thinking about it. He told me that he never wanted to have kids and then he left. He went to the Makai almost two weeks ago and I haven't heard from him since."

Yusuke leaned back and sighed. He should have known something like this would happen. Kagome was always such a loving person, having room in her heart for many. It was only natural that she would want a family of her own. It was beyond cruel for Fate to have done this to her. She had fallen in love with the one demon almost guaranteed to deny her something that her heart longed for. As Kagome stared down at her hands he leaned forward embracing her gently giving her the hug she so desperately needed. As he pulled away he sighed heavily. There wasn't much he could do for her but he had to try. He placed his hand on top of hers, noting absentmindedly how much more fragile and delicate hers were compared to his. "Kagome," he started, his voice warm and gentle, "I'm sorry that you have to go through this. I knew how Hiei felt and assumed he told you early on. I wish he had told you; at least you know now before you get pregnant." He couldn't imagine how much more difficult this would have been on her if she had gotten pregnant. At least now she could decide what she wanted to do with her life before she went any further with Hiei. He'd come back eventually, Yusuke was sure of that. But until that day he'd do his best to keep her spirits up. He thought he had given a fairly good pep talk; until Kagome burst into heaving sobs, her tears coming faster than they had before.

The ex-detective was at a complete loss for what to do. He hated seeing girls cry and he hated seeing Kagome cry even more. She was the type of person that was meant to only ever experience happiness; yet here she was crying her eyes out. No doubt it had broke her heart hearing how Hiei didn't want a family, but then he had left. What she needed was for him to come back, until he did that he wasn't sure if there was much that would help her. He wanted nothing more than to throttle the Apparition for doing this to her but that would mean leaving her alone and that was something he refused to do. For now he did the only thing he could think of, he stood from his seat and walked over to Kagome. Once there he leaned down and scooped her into his arms. Cradling her to his chest he carried her over to a nearby tree and sat down on the ground. He cradled her small form close to his, her face pressed into his neck and her tears slipping over his collarbone and soaking his shirt. He shivered slightly and tried to ignore how his body was reacting to her close proximity. Her scent had always been pleasing and now it teased his senses with it's sweetness. It certainly wasn't the time to be thinking those thoughts. Kagome was in pain and he was the only one he would trust with her when her emotions were so high.

He gently rubbed soothing circles against her lower back, trying to find the right words. These things certainly weren't his specialty, hell, Kurama would probably be the better choice for talking to her but he wasn't there. It was up to him and he'd be damned if he let her down. His voice was low and comforting as he began talking to her again. "Kagome, I know that you really care about Hiei. Hell, you might even love him by now, but this is something huge to you and you shouldn't be forced away from the life you want by anyone. If Hiei can't realize how important kids are to you, then maybe he isn't the right guy."

What he didn't know was that it was too late for her. She knew Yusuke only wanted to help her and if the timing was better, she knew he would be right. But, she was indeed pregnant and Hiei seemed to want nothing to do with her or their child. Once more she wondered why she was doomed to heartbreak. Why couldn't she live a normal life? As she sat there thinking about it she realized that even though she had close friends she really didn't know what any of them wanted in life. She had grossly misjudged what Hiei wanted, sure she thought he would be somewhat upset but then happy. What did he really want? What did any of them want? At that moment she felt a terrible loneliness while she realized she was a horrible friend. She sniffled loudly and trying to stifle her own tears. Here she was wallowing in her own self pity, what was his story. Did he harbor the same kind of pain she did? Or perhaps one that was worse? She sighed softly as Yusuke continued his ministrations, moving from her lower back to her shoulders. He always had what it took to make her feel better. She had known for a long time that Yusuke had a soft heart under his brash exterior. Now that she was calmed some, she was able to focus on Yusuke more. He was always good at comforting people, going out of his way to make people feel safe. It had cost him his life more than once. He'd be a wonderful father someday and she had to wonder if he ever thought about having some of his own.

"Yusuke can I ask you something?" She didn't pull away from him but knew that he nodded his assent. Her voice was soft, just a whisper in the cool night air. "Are you and Keiko planning to have kids? I think you could be quite good with them, but does Keiko want any?" How was Keiko adapting to life with him? She liked the girl well enough, but at times she seemed to be holding herself back from Yusuke. As if she was afraid to get close to him. She really couldn't understand that, Yusuke was a wonderful man even if he had a colorful past.

Yusuke was silent for a long moment considering her question. He had thought about having kids, several times in fact but things were always so unstable. He was always running back and forth into the Makai, Keiko had school to deal with. It was surprising to him that Keiko had never brought up the same question. Though they had been intimate together a few times the subject had never been brought up. He knew that Keiko was on the pill though she had never asked him what he thought of the idea. Perhaps she was waiting for marriage but even that had been postponed several times and it wasn't always his doing. "Actually, I have thought about kids and I do want them. I've always wanted a large family." He looked up at the stars, a wistful expression crossing his face before he sighed heavily and tightened his arms around her. "But, things with Keiko and I don't seem to be any more stable than my own position in life. I know that I have to go the Makai often and I might not be around much, but I still want kids. I want to be there to protect them and love them; I didn't have that when I was young and I don't want to make the same mistakes my mother did with me. Maybe that's hoping for too much but I still want to try. I thought that Keiko would want children too, but any time the topic comes up she skirts around it. Being late for class or an important meeting. Maybe it's the fact that we aren't married. Hell, I don't know. It's not like we are hurting for money. You've seen how it's going with us." Yusuke sighed once more, it felt good having someone to talk to. He hadn't even shared this with Kuwabara, but somehow with Kagome it just seemed right. "Maybe it is the marriage thing, but even that keeps getting put off. I don't know what to do anymore."

"I'm sorry Yusuke, I've been so wrapped up in my own life I never knew what was happening with yours." How could she have been so foolish and ignored what was going on around her. She saw Yusuke and Keiko two or three times a week at minimum. She should have seen the signs, things had gotten worse but she had ignored them. She was too busy being happy with Hiei to see how one of her friends was hurting.

A small smile graced his lips. That was so like Kagome; she always felt bad for the silliest of things. She had been happy with Hiei and Yusuke had been happy for her. After all that she had gone through, she deserved whatever measure of joy she could find. He tightened his arms around her, hoping against hope that he could help her hold on to her happiness. Hiei had screwed up big time with Kagome and if he didn't realize it already, then he truly was a fool. Kagome was a special breed of person; one that cares for people regardless of who or what they are, what blood they carry or what their station in life was. Few would have accepted Hiei for who he was, fewer still would care enough to want to spend the rest of their lives with him. He had known the the moment he met the little miko that if anyone could get the hybrid to open up and show him love, it would be her. How he had envied Hiei when the two started courting; even if he had thought she would be for him and even though he had Keiko. Kagome's question was still ringing in his mind and he thought Hiei an even bigger fool. She would make a wonderful mother and would love and protect her kids no matter what. "It's not your fault Kagome, never think that it is. Somethings just aren't meant to be."

Kagome sighed and slowly pulled away from him so she could wipe away the traces of tears on her face. "You might be right Yusuke. When did you get so smart?" If nothing else Yusuke was always open to slight teasing, taking it in stride. He could give as good as he got but he always made her feel better. She grinned at the indignant look on his face.

"I'll have you know I've always been this smart! Just because I don't show it doesn't mean it's not there." Yusuke chuckled when this pulled a weak giggle from the girl. This was far preferably to her tears earlier, and if making fun himself made her laugh then he was happy to do it. "Come on, people are probably waiting on us." He waited for her to stand up before getting up himself. He started walking towards the house when Kagome started laughing again. "Whats so funny?"

"You were just going to go in with grass covering your butt." Kagome watched as he swatted hopelessly at the offending grass before walking up to him. "Here let me help, I'll get your legs." Kagome began brushing the material, never noticing the blush that Yusuke was now sporting as her hands inadvertently touched his skin. When she was done she stood up again. "There, thats better. Shall we?"

Yusuke shook his head to clear his thoughts, she had only been trying to help him and had no idea what it was she did to him. "Sure thing."

~*~

Kameko had watched Yusuke take the girl outside and sighed. If anyone would be able to get through to the girl it would be him. Maiko looked over at her with curiosity, she didn't know the two that had left that well but obviously something big was going on. She wasn't above listening to gossip, especially if it was interesting. "So Kameko, what the hell was that all about?"

Kameko looked at her startled. "You heard what I told him, that's all I know about it but I'll tell you. If Kagome's reaction is any indication then her boyfriend's a complete prick. She's better off without him." She stared down at her drink, upset that she had been the cause of Kagome running off. She hadn't meant to upset the girl that badly, but she had just the same.

Maiko looked towards the door the two of them had left through. "So what's his story? He seemed to run after her awfully fast. Think he's got the hots for her?" He had left like someone set a fire under his ass when her boyfriend had been mentioned. Then again, she had seen Yusuke walking around with another chick that had brown hair. They had seemed awfully close too come to think of it.

Kayane heard the conversation and dropped down into the chair next to Maiko. "Urameshi? Nah, he's dating that one woman. Yukimura if I remember right though the last time I saw them they were arguing over something. I guess he could have ditched her." Truthfully Kayane knew for certain that Yusuke and Keiko were an item but he couldn't say he approved of it. Yusuke was too irreputable of a character for his tastes, even if they did get along fairly well. He couldn't exactly understand what Keiko saw in him.

Kameko looked at Kayane speculatively. She was too observant for her own good at times and noticed how his voice softened when he mentioned Keiko. "Why Kayane I didn't know that you knew Keiko." She watched him lean back in his chair, as if to distance himself from the direction the conversation was taking. Kayane was much too closed off in her opinion. It was difficult to tell what he was thinking at times. But if her hunch was right, then maybe Kagome could be happy after all.

"Of course I know her, we share some of the same classes together. Why?" Kayane did not like the gleam in either girls eyes. Maiko had even turned to face him completely. How was it that he always got himself into these situations. It was official, these women were not to be trusted.

Kameko waved her hand dismissively. "Oh it's nothing. You just seemed to be a bit... preoccupied when you mentioned her. That's all." She turned and looked towards the door once more, there was still no sign of the two returning. "Do you like her?" She threw the question out into the open and nearly laughed at Kayane's startled expression. It wasn't often that anyone was able to catch him off guard.

Maiko didn't give him the chance to respond to that question, leaping in on the teasing full force. "I think he does Kameko. Imagine that, Kayane could have any woman he wants and he's lusting after Yusuke's girl." She grinned in satisfaction when he glared heatedly at her. "What? You said they were fighting right? Why don't you ask her out. Yusuke is out there with another woman after all and we know he wants her."

Kayane snorted at the suggestion. He'd attempt that the day that he wanted his life to end. Urameshi was extremely protective of Keiko and if he were to approach her like that he had no doubts he'd tear his head off. "Sorry, I like to live thank you. Besides, their probably not doing anything out there anyway."

"You can't tell me you haven't noticed Yusuke has feelings for Kagome. Are you blind or something? Hell, if he has broken up with Keiko then I say good. He can be with Kagome, you can get with Keiko. Now all we need is for me and Maiko to find a man and we'd be set." Kameko raised an eyebrow at Maiko's expression. "What? You have a man that you haven't told us about?"

Maiko laughed outright then, figures that Kameko never noticed how she never looked at men. "Nope, I have no need for a man. Besides, I think my girlfriend would kill me if I looked at a guy like that. Guess you're out of luck there. But you are right, I saw those two need each other and since I'm in the mood to play matchmaker I'm going to give them a hand." Maiko grabbed her purse, looking around inside. Finding what she was looking for she smiled deviously making the other two wonder exactly what she was up to. "Kameko why don't you go and get our two love birds in here." She waited until Kameko nodded and stood, leaving her alone with Kayane. She knew that if she were to tell Kameko what it was she was planning the girl would have a fit. She made her way over to the fridge, having noted what Kagome had been drinking earlier, no doubt it had gone flat in the time they were outside. Kayane popped up next to her with a questioning glance. "Hush, this will help both you and the two of them out."

Kayane watched as she pulled a packet out of her purse and then opened the can of soda. "What are you doing?" He wasn't sure if he liked this idea at all, Kagome was a friend and he didn't want to see her hurt in any way. "I don't think that's a good idea, what are you putting in there?

Maiko giggled and dumped the white powder into the drink slowly, making sure it dissolved properly. "Oh this? It's nothing really. Just something me and my girl use on some nights. Consider it an aphrodisiac of sorts, it won't hurt her. Yusuke is drunk enough as it is. As soon as she touches him he'll take her to bed. And this my friend will give you the chance to be with Keiko."

Kayane still looked uncertain but the thought of finally being able to approach the girl sounded too good to pass up. "Are you sure this won't hurt her? It's not worth it if it does."

Maiko turned to him with a look of exasperation. "Of course I'm sure, I use this stuff myself. It's not like it's a date rape drug after all. Now shut up about it, she won't be able to tell it's in there. It will just make her feel good. Don't worry." She turned around just in time to see Kameko coming back with the two of them. Kagome was looking quite a bit better and Yusuke was blushing slightly. "Oh there you two are. Would you like a drink? I'm sure the one you had isn't any good anymore."

Kagome looked at the girl and smiled. "Please, my throat is kind of sore." Kagome pushed the old soda away from her as Maiko walked up to the table and handed her the can that had been in her hand.

"Here, you can have this one I just opened it. I think I'm going to try more of Kayane's punch instead." She looked over to Kayane. "I don't know how the hell you do it but you always make the best drinks. You'll have to teach me your secret one day." Maiko left to go and get her a drink, dragging Kayane with her. She waved as Kagome called out her thanks. It would take a bit for the drug to take affect but when it did Kagome would be feeling much better about things.

Kameko smiled at the two of them. "So is everything okay?" She had ended up out in the backyard just in time to see what looked like Kagome feeling Yusuke up. Both of them had turned interesting shades of red when they noticed her standing there. She had smiled knowingly at Kagome's innocent explanation of what they had been doing it. Whatever the reason was, Yusuke certainly seemed to have enjoyed the attention she had been giving him.

"Everything's fine Kameko no thanks to you. Really, what would you have said if Yusuke had managed to get into the bathroom and I had been busy?" Kagome wasn't upset at what the girl had done, not really anyway. Yusuke had managed to help her feel better after all. She grinned nervously at the girls perverted expression.

"I would have asked him if he enjoyed seeing you with your pants down, that's what I would have done!" Kameko laughed at her friends stricken expression. Teasing Kagome was just too much fun and she wasn't about to let that opportunity slide. What made it better was Yusuke laughing at the girls discomfort before going and retrieving himself another beer. "So Yusuke did you kiss her?"

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