InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Deep Wounds ❯ A Lover's Passion ( Chapter 12 )

Chapter Twelve: A Lover's Passion

 

“You little bitch! Lazing about like the indolent whore you are!”

 

“Please don't hit me again Momma! I promise that I'll get up earlier! I promise!”

 

“Quite begging like you're some kind of tramp. I'll not have you acting like that!”

 

“No! No! Not the dryer! Please, not the dryer!”

 

“Just be lucky that I don't turn it on while you're in there!”

 

Kagome shot up in her bed so fast that it made her feel dizzy. She placed a hand to her head, trying to ease the feeling as the rest of her body shuddered at the horrible memory. For a moment her body froze, forgetting where she was and fearing her safety when she thought she was still in her old home. The feelings abated, both the dizziness and fear, and she realized that she was nowhere near her horrible step-mother anymore. The girl let out a deep sigh and rubbed her bare arms, trying to warm her cold flesh. Memories like that often came to her now that she was free from her former life.

 

However, they couldn't just leave her. They were a reminder of what she could be going through, if not for InuYasha. The thought of him brought a smile to her lips as she climbed from her bed and slunk out of the room, into the soft darkness of the house. It was almost four-thirty in the morning and the sun had just barely begun to rise above the horizon, painting the world a hazy shade in between black and white and full color. She crept carefully through the house into the kitchen. The bare, polished wood was cold against her feet, though the air tingled with a pleasant warmth.

 

She started up a pot of coffee, not bothering to try to fall sleep again, as she would be haunted by her dreams until her busy schedule pushed it all back into its proper place in the recesses of her mind. As the coffee brewed, she went and changed into a pair of black khaki pants with snap pockets and a army green fitted t-shirt with a zip hoodie in a darker shade of green, with only a pair of white socks to keep her feet warm. From there she brushed her hair quickly and tied it up in a loose ponytail.

 

She returned to the kitchen after that to pull out a cup and pour her coffee, leaning against the counter and carefully sipping the hot beverage. The sun was higher now and gave off a pleasant roseate glow of dawn. InuYasha would be up soon, getting himself ready for another tireless day at work. She, however, had the luxury of a day off that day; a day that she had already filled with plans. She smiled to herself as she heard a small noise from the bedroom across from hers. She set her half-finished cup of coffee on the counter and poured a fresh cup for InuYasha, who was sure to be scurrying about.

 

He showed up a few minutes later hopping lightly on one foot as he put a sock on, then pulled his red work shirt over his head. He smiled at her when he saw her and then went straight for the hot cup of coffee waiting for him. He kissed her forehead and said “Thanks much.”

 

“You're welcome.” she told him as he disappeared into the bathroom to brush out his hair. She pushed off of the counter and wandered into the living room, plopping down on the couch and turning it to one of the local news stations, but not paying much attention to it. InuYasha mingled about, finishing up getting himself ready before he kissed her again and slipped out the door, waving his hand. The engine of his station wagon rumbled to life and disappeared down the street. Knowing that he was gone, Kagome got up from her cozy spot and snuck back into the kitchen. There in the dish drainer were the clean dishes that she had washed the night before. Among them was a long, serrated knife which she could see glinting in the early morning sun. She approached slowly, as if it were some skittish animal, and extended her hand gradually.

 

Kagome took hold of the sharp tool and flipped it around in her hand so that she held the handle instead of the blade. She looked around her, as if someone were to sneak up and catch her in the act. When she saw no one, she disappeared into her room, shutting the door behind her and sliding her back down it until she was sitting on the floor. She unbuttoned her khaki's and slid them down a ways, showing off the bare skin near her lower abdomen. With the skilled precision from years of practice, she delved the blade into her own flesh, bidding her blood to flow out. It came in long streams as she cut again, again, and one last time. She watched as it flowed warm down her skin, the tiny streams of her crimson life force forming a small river that soaked her dark pants. And all the time she watched, the pain making her numb to everything else, making her mind clear.

 

Such dreams as hers this morning invoked such actions in her. The sheer memory of such horrible past experiences filled her with a darkness that only the act of self-infliction could cure it. She was happy, truly she was, happier than she had been in many countless years, but this was just something she couldn't rid herself of. She tried, she tried quite hard to forget her past and focus on the future, but it wasn't that easy. Harming herself helped her to escape that world where she, even in her happiest time, was still a broken soul. If InuYasha found out, he wouldn't be happy with her, but that was why she waited until he left to do her deed and it was why she quit cutting in noticeable places, like her arms. She chose more hidden places, ones that were almost always covered by cloth.

 

As the bleeding ebbed, she let out a sigh and came out of her obscure state of mind, falling back into reality. She stood again, the knife still in her hand, and returned to the kitchen, rinsing the stained blade with water before running warm water over a wash cloth, which she used to clean away the extra blood. She buttoned her pants again and poured herself some more coffee, returning to her spot on the couch as if she had been there the entire time.

 

---Noonish---

 

“Shippo! Hurry up or we'll miss the bus!” Kagome called, now bundled it a warm dark blue jacket. The little boy came bounding down the stairs at her call, also dressed up in winter clothes. He smiled at her and waved a sheet of paper before grabbing her hand as the rushed out the door to the nearby bus stop.

 

“Here Kagome!” he said brightly, waving the paper up near her and grinning a big smile. She took the note, his letter to Santa, and read it over, trying to memorize all of the things on the list. “Do you think Santa will be there today?”

 

“I'm sure he will be.” Kagome told him, smiling back. They were taking a quick trip to the local mall so they could get some Christmas shopping done. She had saved a little extra of her cash that hadn't gone towards rent or groceries and planned to use it to buy InuYasha and Shippo each something special for the holiday. She'd have to be sneaky about it though, because she could tell that Shippo would easily notice something extra with their purchases. That was why she was going to have him visit with Santa. Hopefully, the joy of meeting the holly jolly elf himself would keep the boy excited enough that he wouldn't see her picking out his present.

 

The bus showed up a few minutes later and they boarded, paying the fare and sitting in a seat. They idly watched out the window, taking in parts of the town they didn't normally get to see, until they came to the mall. It was a busy day there. Other shoppers were bustling in and out, some of them with only a small bag or two, but others had their arms heavily laden with gifts. The twosome scoured the mall, finally deciding on a perfect gift for InuYasha. After that, they stopped in the food court for lunch. They each got a burger, a drink, and split a large thing of fries. While they sat, Shippo chattered about everything he'd been doing in school and the new friends he was making. They were almost finished when someone made an unwanted visit.

 

“Hey!” called a voice as a familiar man came walking up, waving politely at the two. Kagome wasn't sure who he was at first, but as he got closer, she could see that it was none other than her new co-worker, Koga. He grabbed a chair from a table nearby and sat down close to Kagome, smiling at her before ruffling Shippo's hair. “Hey…Kagome, right? Hey squirt.”

 

“I'm not a squirt.” Shippo told him obstinately as he pushed the mans hand back and scooted away from him, a frown deep on his face.

 

“Shippo, he was only playing around.” Kagome said nicely. She wasn't all too happy to see the man, but wasn't about to be rude to him. After all, she did have to work with him. “And yea, it is Kagome. How are you Koga?”

 

“I'm fine and dandy, thanks for asking.” he replied, a sickening sweet smile on his face. “Yourself?”

 

“We're good.” she told him, grabbing a fry and munching on it to hide the fact that she was gritting her teeth.

 

“That's good. What brings you here?” he asked, smiling that smile again as he leaned back in his chair.

 

“Shopping, what else.” she replied, wishing that he'd go away.

 

“Ah.” he said, pausing a moment, his voice changing into a sound of concern. “I suppose that boyfriend of yours is lurking about somewhere then?”

 

“Uh, no.” she told him, not wanting to discuss her life with a stranger. “He had to work today.”

 

“Pity.” said Koga. “You think you'd mind if I joined you for a bit then, seeing as how I'm new around these parts and don't know where much is.”

 

“Well, I don't know.” Kagome said, mentally cursing him. “We really don't know much of anything around here either.”

 

“Oh, well then, maybe we'll just find out together.” he said, putting an arm on the back of her chair and leaning in a little to close for comfort.

 

“Not today.” she said quickly as she stood and grabbed her mess. “Are you ready to go Shippo?”

 

“Yea.” Shippo told her, standing and crossing his arms before giving Koga a bitter glare. Kagome grabbed the rest of the mess on the table and deposited it in a trash bin. The two walked away, leaving Koga where he was sitting. He didn't get up and attempt to follow, which made Kagome feel a little more comfortable. There was just something about that man that made her terribly uncomfortable. She was not alone in that opinion, as in both encounters with him, Shippo seemed to feel rather unfriendly towards him, which was something Kagome hadn't seen in the boy before.

 

However, with that part of there day now behind them, they stopped in to see Santa, which made Shippo's face light up with happiness as he gave the jolly man in the red suit his wish list. Kagome couldn't help but smile at the sight. After the visit, Shippo was in a near stupor the rest of the day, which gave her plenty of opportunity to get a couple of gifts for him and for them to get home before InuYasha did. That way she could stash the presents in her room, where neither boy would find them.

 

---Koga's Room---

 

Koga sat at a worn out desk, staring at a black and white picture on a screen. He smiled devilishly and took a swig from the flask sitting next to him. He was watching them as they came home. He had hacked himself into their lives and they didn't know it. After his brief encounter with them at the mall, which was only a vague surprise, he had used that time to break into the home and install spy surveillance. He could hear everything they said and see everything they did. Best of all, he wasn't the only one watching. It was a wireless feed and he could send it anywhere he wanted. At the moment, he was sending the pictures via internet connection directly to Sesshoumaru.

 

“You've done well, as always.” praised a voice through the speakers of the computer.

 

“Thank you, sir.” Koga replied, talking into the microphone on his headset as he reached over and grabbing his cigarettes and lighter. He lit one up, taking long drags out of it as his eyes scanned several other screens displaying exactly what was happening in every room of the house. He watched as Kagome slowly undressed herself and smiled perversely at the sight.

 

“The deal fell through with the family I had set up for the twerp.” Sesshoumaru said on the other end, he too watching several monitors, him being focused on the boy, who sat staring vacantly into a television screen as silly cartoons played. “I feel it best to leave them with their false sense of security for now, at least until I can arrange another family for him.”

 

“I'll keep my eye on them, boss.” Koga told him, his eyes flashing away from Kagome for a moment as the kitchen door swung open and InuYasha entered in an unceremonious manner. He turned back to where she had been, only to see flashes of her, now fully dressed, pass across the screens as she greeted him at the door with a kiss. They talked about something, but he wasn't listening as he was on the phone, but he knew they had to be endearing words, for both smiled happily. He felt an anger deep within him, a jealous streak that flared bitterly at the sight of the two together. I MUST have her.

 

“I've also been thinking it over, your proposition.” Sesshoumaru said, also watching the endearing scene between his bastard little brother and his bitch. “When the time comes, you're free to do whatever you wish with the girl.”

 

“Thank you, sir.” Koga said, a malicious smile spread far across his face. “I'll update frequently.”

“Good, goodbye.” came the response.

 

“Goodbye.” said Koga as the other end went dead. He watched Kagome again, taking in every inch of her and lusting for the moment he could have his way with her. He brought a hand to the screen and touched her, whispering in a fanatic tone. “She's mine. All mine. You hear that Kagome, I own you.”

 

---The Kitchen---

 

“Welcome home.” Kagome said, walking across the kitchen to greet InuYasha as he came inside. She wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled up at him as he wrapped his arms around her waist and leaned down to kiss her softly. She returned the kiss and sighed when they parted. InuYasha looked down at her and smiled brightly, hugging her tight and placing a head on her shoulder.

 

“It's good to be home.” he told her breaking away so he could stretch out and pull off his shoes, dropping by the door. She took his jacket for him and hung it over the back of a chair as he disappeared into his room. She smiled to herself and flipped off the kitchen light, making her way into the living room where Shippo had made himself a fort of blankets, pillows, and cushions from the couch. She giggled lightly, loving him for his creativity.

 

“Knock knock.” she said, walking around to the front of the fort where the little boy had made an opening so he could watch the television from inside. She bent down and looked inside, seeing Shippo curled up with a pillow and blanket, fast asleep on the floor. She smiled and carefully removed the cushions and pillows that made the roof of the fort.

 

“Hey, what's going on in here?” InuYasha asked, walking up and grabbing her from around the waist before glancing down into the fort. He smiled when he saw his nephew fast asleep.

 

“I'm just going to put him to bed.” Kagome said, gently pulling a hand from around her waist and bringing it to her lips, where she kissed his fingertips gently. He leaned in and kissed her cheek before letting her go. She bent over and reached into the fort to pick Shippo up. She turned and walked over to the stairwell, climbing up into his bedroom, closely followed by InuYasha. She set him in his bed and covered him up, smiling as she watched him sleep.

 

“He's a cutie, huh?” InuYasha whispered to her, placing his hands on her shoulders and smiling as well.

 

“Yea.” she said, turning around to hug him. “I just can't believe that your brother would want to sell his own son.”

 

“Well, some people are cruel, heartless bastards.” he said, taking her by the hand and turned around to head back down the stairs. “Come on, let's go.”

 

They made their way back down the stairs and InuYasha went to sit and watch the news while Kagome went around turning off the other lights in the house. When she was finally done, she sulked over to the couch and sat down with a relieved sigh before gently closing her eyes. He glanced over at her, a small smile on his face as he slowly got up from his seat and crept over to her. He leaned down by her side and gently kissed her forehead.

 

Her eyes fluttered open and she smiled, lifting her arms and wrapping them around his neck, pulling him closer and closer until their lips met. He eagerly returned the kiss, smiling gently when it was over. He raised a hand and caressed her cheek softly, before brushing a strand of hair away from her captivating brown eyes. In the darkness, he could see her blushing.

 

“Come on beautiful, it's time for bed.” he told her in a whisper, backing away holding out a hand to help her up. She took it and stood up, stretching out and slowly making her way to her room. InuYasha followed behind.

 

“Goodnight.” Kagome said softly, stopping by her door and turning to face him. She turned back, placing a hand on the knob, but stopped before she opened it because InuYasha had taken a hold of her hand. She turned back again and he pulled her close to him, nuzzling her neck.

 

“Kagome, please, stay with me tonight.” he said into her neck, kissing it lightly.

 

“Yes.” she said, craning her neck so her mouth was right next to his ear. With out anymore words, the two slipped through the night into his room. Kagome walked over to the bed and lay down, sliding over so he could lie next to her. He sat down and rolled over to face her, leaning himself over her body and smiling. She smiled back as he brushed his fingertips over her lips before kissing her again. She could feel him slide a hand up the side of her shirt and gently caress her curves.

 

She did not stop him. Something about it all seemed so right. He kissed her again, more deeply and more intensely than before. She returned the kiss just as fervently. It felt like electricity was crackling beneath her skin and it was all such a new experience. Before she knew it, the two tenderly made love beneath the cool cotton sheets and when it was all over, Kagome felt a feeling of completeness like she'd never know before.

 

InuYasha now lay next to her, a light layer of perspiration over his skin as he breathed heavily. He curled up next to her and wrapped and arm around her waist, kissing her neck before whispering in her ear. “Kagome, I love you more than anything else in this world. I want you to be by my side forever. I want you to marry me. Please, say yes.”

 

“Yes.” she said, turning over to face him and kissing his lips briefly. “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.”