InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Can't Stay Away ❯ Chapter 15 - Moving on ( Chapter 15 )

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Whirling Eyes and all of those hating Inuyasha right now, do not fret. He will pay for all the mistakes he's making. But keep in mind that he's very emotionally immature, due to his difficult life, especially concerning his love life. His wrongs are not because he doesn’t love Kagome or because he wants to hurt her. He just has a hard time dealing with his feelings and he's afraid of getting even more hurt. But things will get on the right path eventually and he'll realize what a fool he's been. Be patient, this story still has a lot of chapters in it! On with it!

Inuyasha was brought back from his reverie with the phone ring. He picked it up and heard an all too familiar voice.

"Inuyasha, hi."
"Kikyo? Why the hell are you calling me for?", he said, angrily.
"Calm down, I don't want to fight with you. I just need your help with something. Business wise", his former girlfriend told him.
Inuyasha was surprised by her tone of voice and how calm she sounded. "What is it?"
"Well, it is regarding a new business venture my boyfriend is starting. I know it's a lot to ask you, especially after everything that I've done to you, but I thought that maybe we could be friends again and I would really like to get your input on this".
Inuyasha couldn't believe his doggy ears. Was she really that changed? She sounded mature, confident, humble. Humble? "Alright, what's the catch?"
"Catch? There's no catch. I just thought maybe you'll accept my lunch invitation and that we could talk about this. What do you think?"
"Lunch? I don't know, KikyoÉ". He had a feeling this wasn't what it sounded like.
"Okay, coffee? Please, you can leave anytime; just help me out with this, will you?", she pleaded.
Inuyasha sighed. "Alright, fine. Coffee. Tomorrow".
"Great! Thanks Inuyasha, I really appreciate it."
"Sure, see ya."

Kagome was still upset about the situation with Inuyasha and Kouga. She felt guilty about Kouga losing his job and she didn't want to hurt Inuyasha. She knew she could do whatever she wanted, she could even marry Kouga and Inuyasha wouldn't have the right to say something to her, but she still cared about him and felt bad about hurting him.
She decided that she would keep seeing Kouga, but that they would take things slow, since she wasn't feeling like she was ready, especially now. She called Kouga and asked him to meet her at a bistro, so that they could talk.
"Kouga, thank you for meeting me", she said with a smile, as he gave her a kiss on the cheek, making her blush.
"No problem, beautiful. What's up?"
"Well, first, sorry about last night. Second, I wanted to talk about our currentÉ situation".
"It's not your fault Inuyasha is a jackass. And what about our 'situation'?", he asked, with a concerned look.
"I think we should wait a little bit longer before we take things to the next level. After what happened last night I feel like maybe it's a good idea if we justÉ"
"Kagome, hang on a second", Kouga said, interrupting her. "I think this has something to do with you seeing mutt face get jealous last night and not wanting to hurt his feelings".
"Uh, yes, butÉ"
Kouga interrupted her again. "Kagome, you don't owe him a thing. Stop being considerate with someone who treated you like shit. Don't let him stop you from moving on. I know you are ready, I think this is all because you're too nice of a person to hurt someone who doesn't deserve your consideration".
Kagome thought about it for a while, concluding he did have a point. "I know what you mean and you are absolutely right. He doesn't deserve me protecting him", she said, making Kouga smile. "But I can't help it, Kouga. I don't want to hurt him and I would feel bad if I did. Please understand? I'm just asking you a bit more time".
Kouga sighed defeated. "Okay, Kagome, I'll wait. I like you too much to let you go. Just try to put yourself in the first place, ok?"
"I will", she said smiling.

Inuyasha met Kikyo at a coffee house near his office, after sending her a text to let her know of the place and time to meet him. He saw her coming through the door and got up to greet her with a nod.

"It's so nice to see you, Inuyasha!", she said, moving in for a hug.
He caught her hand before she could wrap her arms around him and shook it. "It's nice to, uh, see you too. Take a seat, please".
She did as she was told and ordered a cappuccino. "So, how's it going? I heard you broke up with that employee of yours. It was about damn time, in my opinion. I could see right through her. I just knew she would break your heart".
"Kikyo, I'm not here to discuss my love life's mishaps, so if you could just get into the issue at handÉ"
She raised her hand while taking a sip from her drink. "I know, I'm sorry, you're right. I apologize. I just hated to see the news and thought about how hurt you must have been. I wish I could've been there for you. Inuyasha, I'm sorry about how I treated you during and after the time we were together. I was very mean to you and I shouldn't have", she said, rubbing the back of his hand that laid on the table.
"Yes, so, about the issue with your boyfriendÉ", he said moving his hand away from hers.
"Sure, so here's the thing", she said, before telling him all about her new boyfriend and his new business adventure into some sort of hospital equipment sales. Inuyasha heard all she had to say and gave his input as best as he could, being very professional and trying not to prolong the talk. After he was finished, Kikyo thanked him and Inuyasha went back to work, thinking how much Kikyo had changed. He was really stunned. He didn't think it was possible for someone like her to grow up that much in such a short amount of time. It must have been that new boyfriend of hers. Good for her. Maybe we will be able to become friends.

Kagome decided it was time she tried different ways to socialize, without Kouga. Because she asked him to go slow, they couldn't see each other very often, and she was feeling excited about going out and seeing people again, for the first time since her breakup with Inuyasha. She called her friend Yuka, who was her only single friend at the moment, and asked her if she wanted to go to a club, to dance and have a few drinks. Yuka jumped at the opportunity to see her friend and maybe meet a new guy.
They got to a new club, that just opened a week before, and were enjoying themselves even though it was packed. After dancing for a while, they went to get some drinks, and knew the wait would be long, from the amount of people gathered around the bar. Waiting for a bartender, they started talking and laughing cheerfully, when a woman came up to her.

"Kagome, right?"
Kagome looked up at the woman standing behind her and almost puked. "Y-YesÉ you're the girl who was at Inuyasha's house that night".
Yura smiled falsely at her. "That's right. My name is Yura", she said, offering her hand. Kagome took it and shook it lightly, still trying to get her mind straight.
"Nice to meet you, Yura". Why the hell is she talking to me? GO AWAY!
"Nice to meet you too. Though I have to say, you're a major cock blocker. When you and Inuyasha first started dating, he couldn't get it up for me. Then you guys break up and all I could get was a damn blowjob! And when I come over to his house to try to get laid, you are there! Girl, is there honey in that pussy or what?!", the vulgar woman said, a little too loudly, looking amused and slightly annoyed.
Kagome's mind went numb. She tried processing every word she just heard, but couldn't get it straight. They were having sex while we were dating?! They are fucking now, that I knew. Maybe even dating? And he DARED to pull that stunt on me the other night?!

Kagome couldn't stay at that place any longer. She needed to get fresh air and let off some steam. She grabbed her purse and told Yuka that she had to go. Her friend stood there confused, but nodded and let Kagome leave.

When she got outside, Kagome's mind was spinning. She couldn't believe the man that had accused her of betrayal had betrayed her! He even accused her of cheating and HE was the one that cheated on her! And here she was, feeling guilty about going out with another guy, delaying things she wanted to do because of him! He didn't deserve her. She decided he was a piece of shit. She picked up her phone and made up her mind. Inuyasha was out of her life and her mind.

"Kouga? Hi. I changed my mind. I think we should take the next step. I'm ready to be your girlfriend."