InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Not the Only One ❯ Hot Property ( Chapter 17 )

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Ningen: human

Ano: umm

Ja: bye

 

 

Chapter 17

Hot Property

 

The voice came from behind her and Kagome could feel the piercing gaze fixed on the back of her head. All the little hair on her skin tingled, as if she had been electrocuted. That would explain the frightening swell of her heart, palpitating against her rib cage.

Kagome turned slowly, still crouched on the ground. As a result, she was looking upwards, in time to see starling green eyes emerge from the equally emerald foliage. Leaves parted, the very tips adoringly caressing the scarlet locks of their master. Kagome swallowed, feeling as vulnerable as a prey cornered by its predator. There was a peculiar look in his eyes, a certain curve of his lip, and even the way he held himself was reminiscent of the bandit that Kagome had left behind that morning.

Time seemed to slow, as if the kitsune had control over the seconds as well as the vegetation.

“Kurama-kun…” Kagome licked her lips nervously, trying to bring some moisture back to her sandpaper tongue, “It was you?”

A light chuckle filled the air, as deft fingers stroked the bushes, seeking the sister of the crimson flower that had pricked the out-cold boy minutes before. This time there was no cry of pain or blood- the rose almost squirmed into the kitsune's hand, begging to be touched by its master.

“On the contrary, Kagome…the ningen would have stabbed himself with or without my intervention…the fainting, however, was an unseen bonus…”

Then Kagome was on her feet, a strong arm winding fast around her waist, the petals of the rose kissing her cheek. “But…why?”

Kurama brought his lips close to Kagome's ear, the petals now stroking her lips back and forth. All Kagome could smell was the heady scent of the rose, and she knew it wasn't the flower's scent alone.

“I was simply saving you from a clear moment of distress…” The rose left her lips as Kurama stroked one finger down her neck, before tracing the skin around Kagome's pendent, “After all, that is what this is for…”

Kagome swallowed again. Kurama was clearly acting out of character, and she knew Yoko must be some what prevailing in his mind. This was confirmed by the golden glittering in the avatar's eyes, the slight sharpened toothed grin.

“Kurama-kun…”

Just then, the rose swept back across her mouth, before being replaced by a warm lips, just as soft in comparison to the petals. Kagome blinked, the arm around her waist tightening, pressing her bust against the avatar's chest. The kitsune used one crooked finger to tilt back her chin, sealing the seam of her lips before delving inside. Kagome couldn't suppress a moan as his tongue found hers; lapping at her in such a possessive way Kagome felt as though she was being consumed. This was neither a Kurama kiss nor a Yoko kiss- it was a mixture of the two, and it threatened to melt Kagome from the inside. The miko's hands crept up the avatar's jumper, her fingers drinking in the hardest and vastness of the male's chest. She settled in his hair, the sheer silkiness of his mane making her eyes flutter.

“Kagome,” Kurama groaned against her mouth as the miko unconsciously leaned closer against the kitsune. He pulled back a little, on to pursue a path down her neck, his tongue hot and clammy on her already slick skin. The miko shuddered violently, her fingers still threaded through the avatar's ruby red locks, a few stray hairs staining silver. It was only when Kurama's tongue dipped into her cleavage did her hazel eyes open with a flash, to catch sight of Hojo-kun still on a heap on the ground.

“Kurama-kun…stop…”

The kitsune protested, his eyes gazing upwards, carrying a sense of drunken enthrallment, but Kagome moved her hands to his cheeks and guided him to his feet.

When he was standing, Kagome made to go to Hojo-kun, but Kurama grabbed her wrist, a little growl vibrating through his chest.

“He's out of it!!” Kagome protested, tugging at her hand, “Kurama-kun, I can't leave him lying here!”

Begrudgingly Kurama let her go, watching as she crouched down and tapped the cheek of the weak ningen.

“Hojo-kun,” Kagome said softly, “Hojo-kun, come on now,”

The boy stirred, and the miko flashed a look at the avatar.

“Meet me around the front,” Kurama said quickly, “No more than ten minutes, or I'll come looking for you,”

Kagome nodded, her gaze directed back to Hojo as the boy blinked his eyes. Luckily Kurama had already disappeared.

“H-Higarashi-san?” Hojo stuttered, “Why am I on the ground?”

Kagome tried to keep her face straight. “You passed out, Hojo-kun, don't you remember? You pricked your palm on the rose…”

“Ah,” Hojo's eyes closed again, his face twisted in a grimace, “How embarrassing…”

Kagome smiled gently. “It's alright, Hojo-kun, though I was worried about you,”

“You were?” the boy sat up, clasping his uninjured hand in Kagome's. The miko blinked, hoping Kurama wasn't nearby to see this.

“Well yeah,” Kagome stammered, “I couldn't understand why you'd passed out…”

Hojo deflated.

“Oh, that…I've always been the same, ever since I was young. It's the sight of blood…I've tried everything, but it still makes me queasy,”

“That's a shame,” Kagome said, hoping Hojo would let go soon, “I always thought you'd make a great doctor,”

Hojo shook his head, “No, I think I'd be better staying with the family business…herbal remedies, and the like…”

Hojo rose, finally letting go of Kaogme's hand in order to brush himself down.

“Well, how can I repay you, Higarashi-san? I feel like I've somewhat ruined your night…”

Kagome struggled to keep her face expressionless.

Woo, how he can still have such an ego after all this…

“To be honest, Hojo-kun,” Kagome said, putting on a pained expression and touching her head, “I've got quite a headache. If you could tell Yuka I had to go, I'd be much obliged,”

Hojo's face fell, and Kagome felt mean for lying, but there was no way she was staying at this party one minute longer.

“I'll walk you home then,” Hojo said, disappointment coating his voice.

“Ano…a friend of mine is leaving anyway,” Kagome made up, feeling awful for the further lying, “He lives near me, so I think I'll just walk with him,”

“Oh…alright,” Hojo's face took on a heated blush as he continued,

“I enjoyed our little time together, Higarashi-san…”

The miko smiled and waved, “Ja, Hojo-kun. See you later!”

 

 

Kagome speedily passed out the other side of the rose bushes, seeing Kurama sitting on the kerb, his head in his hands. A few people were standing outside Yuka's front door, their laughter mingling with the noise of the city's night time.

“Kurama-kun!” Kagome hurried over to the avatar, “Are you alright?”

He looked up at her, very much himself again. His swirling sea eyes were swimming with a mixture of embarrassment, pleasure and guilt.

“Kagome,” he said, rising to his feet, “Please forgive my behaviour tonight…I can't begin to explain…”

The miko glanced at the guest loitering on the porch, and grabbed Kurama's hand.

“Let's walk as we talk,”

 

 

The streets were subdued, everyone either taking advantage of the beautiful night in their back gardens, or enjoying it in the heart of the city. The atmosphere was calm and soothing, and Kagome didn't let go of Kurama's hand as they finally turned off Yuka's street. She liked the feeling of his fingers clasped in hers.

Kagome snatched a glance at Kurama, whose shamrock eyes were clouded with trouble. “Kurama-kun,” Kagome said softly, running her thumb over his, “Don't worry about it. I know Yoko influenced your actions tonight…I guess I can't blame him. I could tell he was annoyed with how I left this morning,”

Kurama blinked, and then gave a small sigh.

“You are a free person Kagome- Yoko has no right to be annoyed with you. Besides, tonight…Yoko and I were equally balanced in our actions- to be honest, it scared me…”

Kagome stopped, clearly confused. “What do you mean?”

Kurama bit his lip, his eyes wavering as they met her own. “I was going to visit you when I realised you had retuned. In fact, I was literally out the door when Hiei dropped in. We ended up taking some time catching up, and then I arrived at your house, but discovered you had left for a party,”

Kagome watched him intently.

“I really wanted to see you,” Kurama admitted. “I thought if I could just catch a glimpse or two of you, that would satisfy me until tomorrow, or when ever I would see you next…but that boy…”

“Hojo-kun?” Kagome supplied softly.

“Hai,” Kurama ran one hand through his hair, looking very uncomfortable,

“You see, a few days ago some girls in my class commented on how you had walked home with a boy one day, and he had gave you a gift, and so…when I saw him never far from your side, it infuriated me…”

Kurama gave the miko a faint smile, “If I was jealous, Kagome, Yoko was so much more. When I saw him lead you into the rose bushes, it was like something cracked. But it wasn't like Yoko had taken over…I guess my feelings were as strong as his. I'm truly sorry for not being able to hold myself back,”

“Kurama-kun,” Kagome breathed, her eyes closed and a sweet smile upon her face.

The avatar was startled. She giggled happily, trying to cover her mouth. Her lids opened, her hazel eyes shinning. “You think I would be angry at you for something like this?” she asked. “In all honesty I'm just glad you managed to control yourself so it wasn't something worse! It maybe wasn't very nice, but there was no lasting harm, was there?”

“You aren't disgusted?” Kurama asked with eyes wide, “You don't see me as a low, possessive, animal?”

“Kurama-kun!” Kagome gasped, bringing his hand to her chest as she placed her own around it, “I would never think that! Besides, I'm used to a possessive youkai- namely one inu hanyou! And what happened tonight isn't even on the scale of what I consider `disgusting'!”

I wouldn't say it aloud, but the fact you were jealous Kurama…it was quite wonderful…

“I'm glad,” Kurama smiled genuinely, “I would hate to think I'd risked our relationship. I know I have no right in interfering with your personal life, and if you really like that huma-H-Hojo, then I won't get in your way,”

“Oh, Kurama,” Kagome giggled, “He's just a friend- a hopeless, full of himself and relentless friend at that. He'll never be nothing more. He's not my type at all,”

“Oh,” Kurama said, trying not to sound too relieved. He smiled, feeling foolish, and then flicked his eyes over Kagome. “So, what is your type then?”

Kagome laughed, putting her finger on her lip. “I'm not sure myself, really!”

“In that case,” Kurama grinned, his fingers slipping through Kagome's as his free hand took her other, “Let me help you decide,”

Kagome couldn't resist as he kissed her again, this time softer and carefully, but the need was still there, the tension burning in a coiled ball low in her stomach. They held each other so close Kagome was surprised they didn't merge together.

Though I very much doubt Kurama needs another voice in his head…

 

 

They finally broke apart, content on just holding hands as they headed to the Higarashi shrine.

“Oh, I'd completely forgotten,” Kurama said as they reached the bottom of the steps, “Yusuke phoned. He's throwing an engagement party next weekend. It's an overnight stay, and I was allowed to bring you along, I you want,”

Kagome faltered, and Kurama quickly added, “You would have your own room, of course!”

The miko laughed, relieved.

I wasn't sure what Kurama had been suggesting at first!

“I'd need to ask my mama. Though it sounds like fun! I'd love to meet your friends- they sound so…interesting!”

Kurama laughed, “Well, I know they would love to meet you,”

Especially Yusuke!

“It's only ten,” Kagome said, glancing at Kurama's watch, “Why don't you come up with me and we'll ask together? She'll probably be happier hearing it from you,”

“Of course,”

Kagome blinked as they waked passed the well house.

That's right…I promised Inuyasha I'd come back tonight… I don't even need to worry about holding hands here though…I know Inuyasha won't come looking for me unless I'm late…kami forbid I should go against his wishes…

As if reading her mind, Kurama asked, “When are you going back?”

“Tonight,” Kagome replied, “I can't be bothered with Inuyasha, but I really need to apologise for not returning to Sango…”

Kurama nodded, stroking her palm with his finger in understanding.

“Mou…” Kagome's face flushed, and a thought hit her with a sickening punch.

“What's wrong?” Kurama asked, concerned.

“Kikyo…she saw me and Yoko today…I had forgotten completely…if she's seen Inuyasha today she might have said something…”

Kurama remembered too, the memory that, at the time, had caused him to groan audibly in pleasure. Swallowing, he breathed deeply to try and forget that rush he had experienced that morning.

You might forget it, Suuichi, but I sure as hell won't….

I don't think it'll be all that easy to…

Well, I don't blame you…

Kurama struggled to stay in the present as they arrived at the front door. He was not going to sound very convincing if he couldn't string two words together and his eyes were glazed over.

“Mama! I'm back!”

The middle aged woman wandered into the room, drying her hands on a tea towel.

“Back so soon, Kagome? Ah, and Kurama-kun, nice to see you again,”

“And you,” Kurama replied, bowing his head quickly. Kagome kicked off her wedges, and motioned to Kurama to follow her into the kitchen, where her mother had went to turn on the kettle.

“Yeah, the party wasn't too great,” Kagome said, smiling, “But Kurama met me and offered to walk me home,”

Well he would have…

“Arigato, Kurama-kun,” Mama Higarashi beamed, “I don't like the idea of my Kagome wandering the streets this late,”

“It was no trouble, Higarashi-san,”

“Mama,” Kagome said, taking three cups out of the cupboard, “Kurama's invited me along to his friend's party next weekend- it's an overnight stay. Can I go?”

“Ano…” Mama looked from Kurama to Kagome, “Where is it?”

“The Hotel Nikko,” Kurama confirmed in his soft voice, “Yusuke has kindly booked us each a room, as it would be quite the journey after a party. It's also too far away from my mother's house, otherwise Kagome and I could have stayed there,”

Kagome looked expectedly at her mother. Mama Higarashi bit her lip, deep in thought.

“It's all paid for,” Kurama went on to explain, “And my friends are anxious to meet Kagome,”

The miko blushed slightly, wondering exactly what Kurama had said to his friends about her. No doubt they were interested in her because of what she was, but it was nice Kurama had mentioned her at all.

“Well…” Kagome's mother said, “It wouldn't want you to miss such an exciting opportunity…I've heard the Hotel Nikko is quite the experience, but…”

She fixed Kurama with a steady stare, “I would be trusting you with my daughter's safety, Kurama. I hope you don't abuse that trust,”

Kagome coloured, embarrassed, but Kurama smiled and nodded.

“Of course, Higarashi-san. I would ensure Kagome was safe at all times,”

From all other males in the vicinity…

“Arigato, mama!” Kagome beamed, hugging her mother. She knew it wouldn't really be problem- her mother knew she had grown up fast over the last few years due to her time in the past.

“Well, I better take my leave,” Kurama said, “I have a job early tomorrow morning,”

“A job?” Mama Higarashi asked, “Oh, what do you do?”

“I garden for a few people,” Kurama smiled, “It pays the bills, and doesn't cost me much effort!”

Kagome laughed, before saying “I'll walk you out,”

“Sorry I couldn't stay for tea,” Kurama said to Kagome's mother, “Goodnight Higarashi-san,”

“Goodnight, Kurama-kun, travel safely,”

 

 

They walked under the stars, the night still but in no ways cold. Darkness seemed to make the shrine grounds grow, and the two walked slowly, neither really wanting to part.

“Arigato for tonight,” Kagome said suddenly, looking at Kurama with bright eyes,

“I was feeling pretty down at that party, but you lifted my spirits,”

She looked away, suddenly shy, her words sounding childish and meaningless.

“Kagome,” a hand slowly turned her face back towards his. Her raven hair shone in the moonlight, pooling over her body and illuminating her skin.

“I know Hojo got there first but…you look beautiful tonight,”

Kurama kissed Kagome softly, increasing the pressure a little before breaking away.

Kagome touched her lips with two fingers, her eyes smiling at the avatar before her.

“I'll visit when you get back,” Kurama said, “Don't let Inuyasha get to you too much. No doubt Yoko will intervene at some point or another,”

“Yeah,” Kagome laughed, walking with him to the first step. A glimmer caught Kurama's eyes, as the moonlight bounced off Kagome's necklace.

“That reminds me,” Kurama chucked, catching the chain in his fingers and holding the rose pendant aloft, “I'm guessing you haven't looked at the back of this?”

“The back?” Kagome asked, questioningly. With a kitsune grin, Kurama held the chain, so that the rose twirled in front of Kagome's eyes. Catching the curled edges of the delicately crafted petals, Kagome scanned the silver plated back of the pendant. At first she saw nothing, but on further examination Kagome picked out the small four kanji engraved into the silver:

Property of Yoko Kurama.

 

 

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