InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Cold Fire ❯ Aftermath ( Chapter 14 )

Aftermath

 

Kagome turned in her bed and felt something cold run down neck. She gasped and sat up. Immediately, a wave of pain slammed into her head; the dreaded hangover. She did have a lot to drink last night and it was expected. She held on to her head and replayed the events of the previous night. Awesome party. All of her friends were there, a couple business people, even extreme gamers from all over the world had flown in to her party. She moved to the side of the bed and felt a trickle of cold on her neck again. She reached down to her neck and felt a slim necklace there. Standing, she went to the wall of mirrors and looked. A delicate necklace draped down with a rather exquisite pendant resting at the base of her throat. She fingered the pendant and wondered.

“Where did I get this from? Is it mine?” She looked down at her attire; she was still in the last suit of clothes she had put on. The skirt looked wrinkled and stained with what looked like alcohol and the ties on the blouse were loose. How did she reach her bedroom anyways? The last thing she remembered was dancing wildly with…Jason Watari…or maybe it was Hojo; well someone. After that she probably passed out or something. But this necklace did not suit the clothes she was wearing, so where did she get it from? She shrugged. She would just have to ask her mother later or check her lady maid if it was hers. She took it off and held in the palm of her hand. She was about to turn to put it down on her night table when something caught her eye. It was almost invisible writing on the back of the pendant. Stopping in her track, she held the back of the pendant up to her face. The inscription was simple but it made her throat go dry.

 

My Kagome

Inuyasha

 

She nearly dropped it. Looking at it she examined it thoroughly. Bits and pieces of their encounter in the movie room came trickling back to her. Did they do anything? What happened? Did they make up? Something just hit her. It was like a jolt of electricity. She had to know if they were talking again. Then, as if the necklace was burning her, she finally dropped it. It was really gorgeous… she needed to know what happened because if she had received when she was sober, she would be really, really grateful. She stooped and looked at the necklace before picking it up and laying it gently on her bed. She would solve her own little mystery after she fixed herself up.

 

Inuyasha turned once and tried to ignore the incessant ringing in his ear but the person didn't seem to want to give up. He threw the pillow to quell the noise but the pillow missed the phone clearly. Finally giving up, he sat up in the bed and grabbed the phone.

“Hello?” He asked groggily.

“Inuyasha? It's Amanda. You remember me?”

“… From Texas? Mr. Wolfe's daughter?”

“Yes. Hi. I hope I didn't wake you.”

“No. Not at all.” He lied. He looked at the desk clock's digital readout. It was after 9. He should have been up a long time ago. He rubbed his eyes and looked blankly around.

“I don't know if you'll be available but that's why I called. I'm going to be in Montana for a week. Next week actually.”

Inuyasha pulled the comforter up around his shoulders. He didn't know if it was because of the conversation happening or the air conditioning, but it was really chilly.

“I was wondering if we could get together for drinks or something.”

“Umm, how'd you get this number?”

“Oh, sorry. I guess I stole it from my dad. Sorry if I shouldn't have called you on it.”

“Nah. It's ok. Just curious.” There was an extended pause on the line until she spoke again.

“So, those drinks, can we?”

“I guess we could go for drinks.”

“Strictly business.”

“What?”

“Just saying strictly business.”

“Oh, yeah sure.”

“Ok. I'm going to send you back to bed. Bye.”

“Hmm mmm.”

Inuyasha placed the receiver back into its cradle. He laid back down in the bad and stared up at the ceiling. He was buzzed from the party the previous night. He did, in fact, have a bit to drink. After giving Kagome her gift that had cost him an arm and a leg, he had tried to make his way home but it seemed like the girls who were hitting on him had banded together and the ganged him. He spent the rest of the night dancing and drinking with them. When he was tipsy, he had begun to actually enjoy himself and had gotten a little wild. He remember his sister laughing while driving him home in her Honda about him falling for her perfectly coordinated plan. He sat up again in the bed. What plan? What the hell was Sango talking about? He threw his legs over to the side of the bed and felt for his slippers. Finding them, he pushed his feet into them and stood wobbly. He moved to the bathroom to relieve himself before heading to the kitchen.

 

 

Inuyasha came into the kitchen and found his sister propped up on a bar stool drinking strong black coffee. She was clad little to nothing. Just her lacy pink bra and the matching French cut underwear. She looked almost as bad as him but he knew for a fact that she wasn't. He headed over to the coffee maker and poured himself a generous amount of the piping hot coffee in a large mug. He went to sit beside Sango.

“What have I said about coming down here in your underwear?”

She looked at him blankly before rolling her eyes.

“You're doing the same thing. Only it's a lot worse. You come into the kitchen, didn't say morning, poured yourself my coffee, all while parading around in your boxers and showing off your morning wood.”

“Your coffee? Last time I checked, I went to the grocery. Hence, you're drinking my coffee.”

“Don't change the topic from your morning wood showing through those boxers of yours. Dreamt about Kagome and stripping her off her clothes from last night?”

Inuyasha put his mug down. Reaching for the remote, he retaliated lamely.

“You think you got jokes right?”

He switched the TV on.

“Nah, Yashi. I know I got jokes.”

He sipped the coffee while ignoring her. There was no way he was going to win. After sipping the strong brew he placed the mug on the counter.

“Where were you for the whole party?”

“ Eh, I was running up and down the whole night. Some how, I became part of the managerial crew. Didn't you see me when I took Kagome off the table when she was drunk?”

“That was you in that kitchen towel?!”

“My dress?”

“That was not a dress!”

“Please don't start that this pleasant morning.” She drank some more coffee. “What did you get Kagome? Did you even get her something?”

“Yes I did. But it's none of your business.”

“Oh please. I got her this cute silver charm bracelet. I put on one charm and told her that I'd give her another charm every summer on her birthday until it was full. She was so happy.” Sango grinned proudly. “She said she was going to give me one too but she wanted to find one close to it. You really should have seen it. I would have shown you but you've so scarce lately. Locking yourself up in your office.”

“You're the one who's scarce. You've been over her house often. I've been at home alone in the empty house.”

“Aww, you sound lonely! Well don't worry, I'll be home now. Kagome will being doing a bunch of stuff before she leaves.”

Inuyasha almost hated himself for asking. “When is she leaving?”

“You go ask her yourself.” She stood up. “Miroku is flying in today. I'm going to go make hotel reservations so I get out of your hair for a while. Don't burn the house down.”

Inuyasha stuck his tongue out at her in a juvenile fashion as Sango bounced happily out of the room. He wasn't going to the office today and was free for the whole day. But then again, he could use a little nature hike. He used to do them often but had gotten lazy. It was one such nature hike that he had met Kagome by spooking her horse and almost killing her. He smiled at the thought of her naked shivering body as he had undressed her in her unconscious state. Emptying the contents of his mug, he headed upstairs to change into bathe and change into suitable clothing for his walk.

 

 

Kagome parked her car in the empty spot beside Inuyasha's Mercedes, Sango was not home. She cut the engine and stepped out.

 

Inuyasha came barreling down the stairs. He was about to leave out as soon as he could find his sneakers. He heard the car pull up but ignored it. It's probably Sango. She probably left her keys being the scatter brain she is. Sango had just left out around 5 minutes ago and he wasn't expecting anyone. He ignored the car and continued his quest for his shoes. When he heard the door bell ring, he still didn't think weird. After all, if Sango had left her keys, she would have to ring.

“I'm coming Sango. Just hold on.” He went to open the door latch before returning to his shoe search. He didn't even look to see who was at the door. It was when he didn't hear Sango or see anyone come in that he finally looked up. He stopped shocked to see Kagome standing at his door step. Straightening up, he looked at her.

“That open door is still an invitation for you to come in.”

Kagome stepped in and closed the door behind her. Inuyasha went to sit in the large overstuffed arm chair and motioned for Kagome to sit in the couch. When she did, he gave her a one look over. She wore a chocolate brown strapless dress with bronze strappy slippers. Her eyes were hidden behind large designer shades and her hair was in a high ponytail. “And what brings you here today Kagome?” He saw her stiffen a bit. She took off her shades and looked at him. Her eyes were still a little red from lack of proper sleep but she looked great.

“Thanks for coming to my party.” Her voice was soft and hoarse. “I need to know what happened when you gave me the necklace.” She went straight to the point.

“What do you mean? I handed it to you, said happy birthday, put it on you and left.”

“That's it?”

“Well, yeah. I remember because I was sober.”

Kagome paused and searched his face for any sign of an innuendo, there was none.

“So we… Did we…. We didn't ….?”

“No Kagome,” he shook his head slowly. “I didn't touch you none at all.”

She looked down in her lap while twirling the handle of her beige knitted bag.

“What did I say when you gave me?”

“Honestly, you were reluctant at first saying you couldn't but you eventually took it.”

Kagome reached down into her bag and pulled out at small golden jewelry box.

“I don't know what you said to me to change my mind but I don't think I can accept this gift. It's too much.”

“No its not. And the only thing I said for you to accept it was that it was already engraved.”

Kagome looked at the engraveing in her mind's eye. It was the sweetest thing any guy had ever said to her. To imagine that those 3 words held so much power, it was amazing. She placed the box on the centre table.

“I don't know Inuyasha. It's like I'm making a commitment to you. This whole… charade was a none-committed thing.”

“Charade?” Inuyasha put his hand to his face and rubbed his chin. “It is a none-committed thing. Just take the damn necklace. It was made for you and I'm not bringing it back.” He stood up and watched her put the box back into her bag.

“Thanks.” She mumbled. Inuyasha inhaled and walked over to her. Here eyes followed him as he walked to her. He didn't ask any questions but just pulled her violently out of her seat and crushed her onto his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and buried his face in her silky raven hair. “Inuyasha, what are you doing?!” Kagome tried to push him away but he outmatched her in both strength and determination. He reached up and ran his fingers through her hair.

“Kagome, what the hell is your problem?”

“You're the one slobbering over my hair! Let me go!” She pushed away again but in vain. Inuyasha roughly pulled her head back and viciously pressed his lips to hers. Her muffled cries went unheard against his lips. She was genuinely pushing away from him but Inuyasha would not stop. He took her lip into his and bit down on it. They both tasted blood. He pulled away. Kagome glared at him. “I'm fucking serious! Stop the bullshit and let me go Inuyasha! I took the frigging chain, now let me go!” She lifted her knee and rammed it into his crotch. He doubled over for a minute. Kagome tried to make an escape but Inuyasha simply reached out and grabbed her by the hem of her dress.

“That's not fair Kagome! You forgave me last night! You even wanted to screw me!”

“I was fucking wasted! If I remembered, we wouldn't be doing this shit! Now let go!”

She pulled away but the dress slipped down over her breast to expose her strapless lace half cup white bra. She reached for the dress to pull it up but Inuyasha jumped up and pummeled her to the ground. Kagome felt like a truck just hit her in her side; the breath was knocked out of her. Inuyasha sat atop her and looked down at her red face trying to breathe. He was breathing heavy.

“Isn't it time you stop kicking and fighting? Your 18, act like it!”

Kagome gasped furiously. “No matter how old I am, you can still be charged for rape! Get off me.”

“Oh no, Kagome. Anything I do here today will be with your full consent.”

“Fucking asshole! I hate you.” She pursed her lips in preparation to spit but Kagome slammed his hand over her mouth.

“Ladies don't spit. And any how, its one of the most disgusting habits you have.” Inuyasha sighed. “I never thought it would come to this ever Kagome. I have never had a girl out rightly deny me. I usually have girls flocking me but you, you Kagome, are a fricking prick! A damn pain in my ass. You can be so disgusting and stuck up. Your nose is so high in the air; I swear if it rains, you drown. You need to stop it. It was cute at first but I'm getting mighty tired of it. I don't want to hurt you—and I mean both physically and emotionally—but I will if I have to. Now I'm going to let go of your mouth. Do not spit or curse, ok?” He waited for her approval. Kagome narrowed her eyes but eventually nodded. He slowly lifted his hand. Kagome bared her teeth at him aggressively.

“If it rains I drown? How lame.” She looked up at him with clear cold eyes.

“Lame, yes. But effective because I'm sure you know what I mean. Kagome, will you stop being silly? Last night, I told you I was sorry for making you feel like a charity case,” he placed air quotes around the words charity and case. “as you said, and you said ok whatever. You took the necklace and loved it. Then we were ok. Do we have to go back through all of that again, because quite frankly, I'm tired of chasing you around.”

Kagome gasped loudly. “No one told you to watch ma ass!”

“Whatever, we went through the whole make up phase, but I said I'd wait till you were sober to have the make-up sex like you asked. Now. I'm going to take you step by step through this. Listen carefully and follow my lead.”

“I don't think so. Get the hell off me.”

He ignored her. “I'm going to kiss you slowly. Do not bite me or refuse. Just let it happen.” He lowered his head to hers and placed his lip atop hers. Kagome pressed her lips together in an attempt to close out Inuyasha but he continued to run his tongue and his lips over hers. He used his teeth to pull out her bottom lip and he began to nibble on it. Kagome began to writhe beneath him, trying to free her pinned arms. A moan escaped her throat but she squeezed her eyes shut in disbelief that she made that nose. Inuyasha knew she was torturing herself. He whispered against her lips. ”Don't do this to me Kagome. Just… let it flow.” He continued pulling on her lower lip and making her tremble beneath him. After a good 5 minutes, he lifted his head. Kagome's face was red from embarrassment, her breathing was shallow and her lower lip was red and slightly swollen. Inuyasha, with a lazy smile, looked down on Kagome. She shifted her head to the side languorously; her eyes went askew, trying to avoid his knowing look.

“What's the matter Kagome? You pretend as if you didn't like that.”

“You Pig, Bite my ass you stupid motherfucker.” She sounded tired and weary.

“What did I say about the cursing?”

“I don't know. You didn't say anything. You just told me not to.” Inuyasha was slightly shocked at her answer. She sounded really exhausted like she was tired of fighting him. Inuyasha knew he was wearing her down. His smile grew from lazy to a grin.

“I'm going to let her hands go, ok? What are you going to do when I release you?”

“Nothing.”

“Nothing? Does that mean you give up?”

“I'm tired of playing Inuyasha. I'm just tired.”

Inuyasha's smile went dead. He shifted his legs to free Kagome's arms. She didn't move them any at all.

“Kagome, I wasn't trying to discourage you.”

“But if you're going to cut me off and prevent me from being …me, then what's the use.” She turned her head back to him. Her eyes looked glossy. Inuyasha felt shivers. She had never looked at him that way before. In fact, he had never seen that side of her before. He was speechless. He didn't know what to do. He rolled off her completely and sat beside her with his back to the couch and his knees pulled up to his chin. Kagome laid there for a minute before she sat up. She pulled her dress back over her bra and sighed heavily. She drew her lower lip into her mouth and closed her eyes.

“You have to understand with me Inuyasha,” she spoke slowly and clearly, enunciating her every word. “I have the mindset to be in charge. I know it's not feminine or whatever but I just have to hold my ground and if that means being rude and dirty mouthed, then so be it.” Inuyasha cast a lazy eye to her. From his current position on the floor, he could see his sneakers underneath the large overstuffed arm chair.

“Then what now?”

“I took you gift. Be happy.”

She stood and walked out the door.

 

A/N: It's not over. Don't worry. I'm not that wicked. It's justthat if they gonna do stuff, I want it a chapter by itself. So just read on, and tell me what you think. In other words reviews!!!PS: I am having a hell of a problem uploading but please bear with me. Plus school is bitching on me. Jynxie