InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Club Copa ❯ Conflict ( Chapter 10 )

“Bye Inuyasha…thank you for seeing me like this. I know I look horrible.”

 

“You look beautiful to me.” He added as the nurse shooed him out of the room. She winked at Kagome mouthing, `gotta a good guy there' and left.

 

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“Miroku is everything ready?” Sango said pinning the left side of a `welcome back' banner up while Miroku pinned the right side. He nodded. Kagome's small apartment had been transformed in a few hours to a place waiting for a party. Colored light hung from the ceiling and fog makers were ready to be turned on. “I hope she likes it…”

 

“Why wouldn't she? Kagome-sama will walk through that door with Inuyasha and she'll be smiling!” Sango hoped he was right. What if she didn't feel like a party after being in the hospital? Knowing Kagome she would smile and suffer through it. The club owner placed a hand on the girl's shoulder. “Don't worry so much.”

 

“I guess you're right. So who did you invite anyway?”

 

Miroku sighed, “all her friends. Even some of the people on her speed dial.”

 

“You looked at that?!”

 

“Well…I wanted it to be at least a medium sized party.”

 

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Kagome stood on the curb outside of Tokyo Hospital. She had a bag in her hands crammed with get-well cards and such. It was chilly outside. She wore a crisp green sweater and tight-fitting jeans. Her long raven-hair had been pulled into a high ponytail out of her eyes. `Inuyasha what is taking so long?' The young woman sighed, readjusting the bag on her hip to a more comfortable position. “Finally!” she said happily as Inuyasha pulled up in his hot red vehicle. She still couldn't figure out how he could afford so much working at a club.

 

“Sorry I'm late.” He apologized taking her bag and helping her into the passenger seat. The hanyou walked around the car and took a seat behind the wheel. He revved the motor and took off. “Are you sure you are ok? I mean…why didn't you tell me about your problem?”

 

Kagome could tell he felt uncomfortable talking about the subject. She looked out her window as buildings flashed by. “I thought you would think I weird I guess…I mean how could I compete with-” she stopped turning to catch his gaze. `You idiot!' she screamed at herself. `Why don't you tell him everything?'

 

Inuyasha looked into her brown hues for a moment and then turned back to the road. Was she going to say Kikyou? Had she really liked him before? He changed the subject. “It's getting warmer. Maybe winter is losing its grip.”

 

The miko was glad for a topic change. “Yeah. I can't wait until I can wear shorts again.”

 

The ride was silent except for small bits of conversation. They stopped in front of her apartment building. It was crowded and full of college aged people. He ignored the stares of humans as he walked into the place beside Kagome. Some people glared, set to thinking demons and humans should never mix. Then again, he wasn't really a human or a demon was he? “This is it!” Kagome announced, “Strange, it's unlocked…”

 

She opened the door and jumped as a large group of people yelled, “surprise!” It was dark for a moment until someone flipped a switch and colored light shot on. They lit the room just enough while still keeping it dark. Her furniture had been pushed into the walls allowing dancing space. “Welcome back,” Inuyasha whispered in her ear. Music began to play, just loud enough to keep her form getting in trouble. Mist covered he floor.

 

“Thank you everybody!” she said happy to finally be away form the cramp hospital room. She took the hand Inuyasha offered her and began to dance to the music.

 

“Told you she would like it,” Miroku said looking at Sango in a matter-of-fact way.

 

“Oh be quiet Miroku and let's dance!” she said over the music.

 

The song slowed and Inuyasha wrapped his hands around her hips. Their dance moves slowed, becoming more fluent. “Do you like it?” he asked softly. Kagome nodded leaning against his chest. `How come I'm falling for him so fast…' she thought. He gave her a chaste kiss on the head unable to stop himself and closed his eyes for a moment taking in her scent.

 

A hand gripped his shoulder and pulled back in an attempt to make him move. His eyes shot open, but she stood his ground. “Who the-” his gaze fell upon a man slightly shorter than himself with brown hair. Kagome gaped at him.

 

“Hojou-kun…” She said taking a step back. The girl had completely forgotten about Hojou! “I…I'm…” He held his hand up and stopped her.

 

“Don't worry Kagome. I won't let this half breed filth take advantage of you.” Inuyasha felt his blood boil. A growl rose in his throat. He raised his fist only to have Kagome pull it down.

 

“Inuyasha…please don't,” she pleaded. She turned to Hojou. “Can we talk?”

 

“No Kagome. I'll teach this scum what happens when you move in on Hojou's Territory.” In the years she had known Hojou he had never been violent. And since when was she his territory. Without warning the normally benevolent boy balled his fist and hit Inuyasha in the face. He waited for the hanyou to cry or make an attempt to fight back. Suddenly a smirk came on to the hanyou's face.

 

“Run…” he growled. “Hurry…” The party had come to a halt. A space had been made around the three. Kagome was standing back in horror. What would Inuyasha do now? Hojou didn't move. Inuyasha raised his fist slamming it into the boy's face. He was knocked to the ground in a crumbled heap. Thick red blood began to pool around his head.

 

“You broke my nose!” he yelled in rage. “I didn't even scratch you and you broke my nose! You filthy demon!” Kagome had never seen either boy so hostile. She watched in terror as the hanyou fought to control his demonic powers. Hojou was in trouble and it was all her fault. Without thinking she jumped into the middle of them her arms flung out.

 

“Hojou leave! I'll talk to you later but I want you to leave now!” He scrambled out the door not looking back. She now turned to face Inuyasha, on the verge of tears. “Inuyasha…I am so sorry.” She wrapped her arms around him. His growls ceased but he didn't make a move to share the embrace. Kagome stepped back trying to hold Inuyasha's gaze but he only looked at the floor.

 

“Bye Kagome…” He said in a rough voice that had, until now, been unknown to her. “I am sorry I'm not good enough for you.” He walked slowly out the door leaving Kagome behind him. She wanted to go to him, tell her she was sorry. What did he mean not good enough? `Inuyasha…I can't make it without you now…'

 

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Inuyasha sat in his car but he didn't turn it on. That kid had been right. Filth. That is all he was. He had been able to control himself. He was a danger to anyone around him and he couldn't live knowing he might hurt Kagome. `Maybe she didn't really like me…who was that other boy? He acted as if he and Kagome were together. Then again…what did it matter? He had never actually asked Kagome out, so she was free game…'

 

The passenger side door opened and the miko slipped in beside him. She closed the door. The heavy silence made her feel small. She stared into her lap. “Inuyasha. Forgive me for everything. Hojou…he has tried to be my boyfriend since 6th grade…” What was she saying? If only she could find the words she wanted! “I never returned the feelings…I never felt the same about anybody but you.”

 

His self-pity ebbed away slowly. `What was she saying?' She continued. “I have only known you for about a two weeks…but you never left me. You would never do anything to hurt me…I…I care about you a lot Inuyasha.” She turned to look at the back of his head. Silver hair falling to his mid back.

 

“Kagome…I am only a half demon. The sight of me disgusts people. How can you like me knowing that?” She smiled placing a hand over his.

 

“You have friends Inuyasha! Sango, Miroku, me. We care about you for who you are. We wouldn't have you any other way.” Hoping she had said the right things she stepped out of the car and into the night air. Her heart was heavy and she would understand if he didn't want to see her anymore.

 

Something warm fell over her shoulders, Inuyasha's leather jacket. She felt this arms around her. “I really didn't mean to break his nose…”

 

She smiled warmly, her breath coming out in white puffs. “Yeah, I know.”

 

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Not a very good chapter I guess! Please review! It really helps me write! If you are an author you know what I mean ne?