InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A deal with a demon ❯ Chapter 21

Should she run? Should she stand her ground, straightening her spine and looking the woman in the eye? Or should she open the door a little wider to let the imposing beauty in?

She chose the latter.

She didn't like this woman. She didn't know anything about her, other than she was classy, dignified with a cool air around her.

Oh, and that she came along on her honeymoon to screw Inuyasha. In her room.

So, she knew that she was beautiful, and disrespectful, and apparently saw her as a threat.

Not that Kagome understood why. Its not like she was looking for that kind of relationship with Inuyasha.

Sure, he was handsome.

Okay, drop dead sexy.

But looks were trivial to her. She was more concerned with who a person was, what they were like on the inside.

And from what she could tell- Inuyasha was…

Not something she was interested in.

Kagome had a sneaking suspicion that the way he acted was mostly a mask. No one could be that much of a jerk.

He came off as a pig, using and abusing women for his own pleasure. Kagome wasn't sure of the details, but she doubted that he used underhanded tactics to seduce these women. Whatever he did, he must be good at it. The very thought alone made her want to blush.

So good in fact that this woman kept showing up to remind him that he was hers.

He would have to do something totally out of character, something that showed he was a real person to make her turn her head twice.

“Inuyasha.” She said coolly, as she walked through the door. Kagome shrank back as to keep a wide berth.

Getting a closer look

“Kikyo, what are you doing here?” He asked. Was that anger on his face? Confusion? He could be so hard to read.

“I went by your apartment, and the manager told me that you had moved.”

Kagome felt caught in a trap. It was like she was watching a tv drama unfold.

She figured now was as good as any to slink back and go up to her room. She took the first two steps back seemingly unnoticed.

“You were going by- tsk, what the hell-“ The dog demon complained.

Reaching behind him, the hanyous quick reflexes made quick work of stopping Kagome in place. His clawed hand gripped her wrist, with enough pressure to hold her, but not to harm. He turned his attention towards her and narrowed his amber eyes.

“Where do you think youre going?” He asked in a reprimanding tone.

“I was just going to uh, give you some time toget-“

“Don't move.” He commanded, refusing to let go. Kagome bit her lip as his authoritative tone.

“Inuyasha, I simply came over because I was worried about you.” Kikyo purred. “I had to see what kind of place you were dwelling.” Looking over the living room she added, “I was right to be concerned.

“Hey!” Kagome shot out, suddenly defensive of her new home.

“This place is not fit for your status, Inuyasha. You-“

“Get out Kikyo.”

“Excuse me?” She asked, jaw slightly slack.

“Fucking leave.” Simple as that. As if couldn't be any clearer.

“Your asking me to leave? How dare you! I-“

“What gives you the right to show up here? And since when do you randomly decide to come over and visit?”

“Really Inuyasha, let me go upstairs. This is between you guys-“

He turned his hard amber gaze on his wife.

“This is about you too, wench.”

“Me?” She asked dumbfounded.

“Hell yes it is. Are you going to stand there and let her openly disrespect you?” He demanded.

“Whaa-“ Kagome tried to interject.

“You've got no damn right to show up here, Kikyo. I don't live alone anymore.” He said, pointing behind him to his wife. “You cant just come around and make her uncomfortable.”

“And how am I making her uncomfortable? Unless you have a different relationship than you have explained to me.”

“Eh? C'mon, this is-“

“It doesn't matter what kind of relationship we have. This isn't just my home. Its hers too.”

“Yes, Inuyasha. I am very well aware of that.” She said, narrowing her dark eyes.

“You've already done enough damage when you showed up to the beach trip. And you're looking at her like you're ready to bite her damn head off.”

Kikyo took a step back. He had certainly never talked to her that way before.

“You have changed, Inuyasha.”

“What the hell do you mean?”

“First you get married, without even consulting me. Then you move, without so much as a word. Honestly, I-“

“It doesn't matter. Its my damn life. I do what I have to.”

“But there might be a way-“

“More importantly, apologize.” He said firmly.

“Apologize?!” She repeated, astounded.

“To Kagome.” He said, pulling her in between the pair.

“Like Hell I will apologize to that girl! And what exactly do you think I should atone for?!”

“Making her uncomfortable and sabotaging the beach trip.” He said simply.

“For-For-“

“Oh, and for ruining our dinner. Now its probably fucking cold. Do you know how nasty reheated ramen is?”

She screwed up her face, a snarl coming over her features that had once been so controlled.

“This isn't over, Inuyasha.”

With that, Kikyo turned on her heels, leaving the husband and wife in her wake.

~.~

He turned to look at her, suddenly feeling rather foolish.

“INUYASHA! What the heck was that, you jerk!? Do you have any idea-“

“What!.” Inuyasha blurted out, looking any where but her stormy blue eyes.

“What the heck is wrong with you?!” Kagome seethed.

“With me? Look at you!”

“Because of that! Because you forced me to-“

“Feh. Well, she shouldn't make you feel out of place.”

“Oh- And your suddenly concerned about that?” She asked, placing her small hands on her round hips.

“Whats that supposed to mean?”

“Since when have you cared how I felt?”

“Eh?!” He all of a sudden felt cornered. How did it turn out like this?!

“Seriously. I move in with you, Im scared, unhappy, angry, and try to make the best of it. You fight me tooth and nail. As a woman, I needed privacy, and you wouldn't give me an ounce of it, making me sleep in the living room like I was on display! Every time I made an effort to get to know each other better you just acted like a giant jerk!”

“But-“

“I was so uncomfortable! I ran out of that apartment any chance I got. Id skip out on my breakfast just to avoid the awkward silences with you!”

Now he was mad.

Really, really fucking mad.

And damn it, turned on.

Angry and feisty with that look in her eye. His demon was clawing at him to show her exactly who was the alpha.

“So what, you've just been holding all that in wench? Why the hell didn't you say something?” He asked with a snarl.

“Because what difference would it had made?! Its not like you give a damn about my feelings. So why would you-“

“Kagome-“

“And another thing! You came in at all hours of the night, not caring if you woke me up, because oh yeah, I SLEPT IN THE LIVING ROO-“

“KAGOME-“

“Honestly, I-“

He pushed her against the wall, causing her to snap her mouth closed. His large arms caged her small frame.

“What the heck Inuyasha!”

“You ever gonna shut that trap of yours, wench?”

“Is this what works for women?” She asked, fury in her eyes.

He growled, leaning in closer.

“Violence, womanizing, always such a jerk. I can see why women want to be around you.”

“Feh! Like your such a fucking dream to be around, woman. No wonder your still a damn virgin.”

Crap.

Crap. Crap. Crap. Crap. Crap.

He hadn't meant to blurt that.

“Ka- Kagomeee…”

“Id rather be a virgin,” She said, holding her head up high to meet his eyes, “Then treat people the way you do.”

“What do you mean?”

“You couldn't be genuine with a person if you tried.”

“Yes I could!”

“Ha, alright dog boy.” She answered skeptically. “Can you move?!” She asked, trying in vain to move his large arms. “I want to leave!”

“Oh really?” He asked condescendingly.

“Yes. your social skills are seriously lacking.” She bit at him.

“Keh! My social skills! I talk to women all the damn time.”

“Yeah, to get in their pants.”

“S-So!”

“You have, what, a handful real friends, inuyaha? Have you ever had a female as a friend?

He growled angrily.

“I-“

“As friends, Inuyasha?”

“Not… exactly.”

“Pft. Just like I thought. If woman aren't trying to screw you they want nothing to do with that attitude of yours.”

“Meaning you.” He said.

“In case you forgot our first meeting dog boy, I wanted nothing to do with you.” She said, bringing her face a little closer to his, a smug look on her lips.

“And you think you speak for all women? That no one would want to be friends with me.”

“Yup.”

She looked so good.

So fucking hot.

So in need of taming.

“You couldn't survive just being friends.”

“You're on.

“Eh?”

“Ill become your friend.” His tone was husky, dangerous.

Kagome considered the situation. With a sigh, she nodded her head.

“Alright, dog boy. Lets become friends.” She said with a hint of disbelief. “You can start by letting me go.” She added.

As the hanyou backed up to give his wife some space, he noted the sly look on her face.

“So, this will be a mutual challenge for us.” Kagome said.

“Huh?”

“Youll learn how to be friends with the opposite sex. And Ill-“

“eh?”

“Learn how to deal with arrogant jerks.” She finished with a smile.