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Chapter 15: New Life

 

Inuyasha awoke the next morning and turned to his side expecting to see his mate, but no one was there. He looked around the room and saw that all of her clothes were gone.

 

“Maybe she got up to make breakfast,” he said to himself. He got up and put on a pair of boxers. He followed her scent down the stairs and it lead to the front door. He grew confused and went back to put his clothes on. When he was done he walked back down to the front door. Her scent was mixed with tears, sadness, and regret.

 

He walked out the door and found that it went all the way down the street. Then it finally hit him. She had ran. Pain rushed through his being as he began to run toward her house. She couldn't do this not after last night.

 

He ran at full speed not caring that he was still in the half demon form. He finally got to her house and pounded on the door. He kept on pounding until Souta answered.

 

“It's you,” Souta spat.

 

“Is Kagome in there?” Inuyasha asked ignoring Souta's bad attitude.

 

“She doesn't want to see you ever again,” Souta said.

 

“What why?” Inuyasha asked confused and hurt.

 

“Because you are nothing, but trouble! She came home this morning crying for you and I don't want you to see her! You hurt her so you don't get the privilege of talking to her,” Souta said and slammed the door in Inuyasha's face.

 

“I didn't do anything to her Souta! She left me!” Inuyasha yelled as he pounded in the door. After an hour he realized he wasn't going to get in that way. He sat down on the porch and thought that if he waited he could catch Kagome while she was leaving.

 

He rested his head in his hands and sighed. Why was she doing this? She was his mate and she didn't even know it! Did she know what would happen if mates stayed apart? If two mates were away from each other for more than seven years then they would both die. She wouldn't leave for that long would she?

 

That's how Inuyasha stayed for three days. Three days he sat on that porch. Yumi would bring him out food, but he would only eat a little. He slept there for two nights. On the third day he decided to go home.

 

Months passed and Inuyasha went to visit Kagome everyday, hoping he could talk to her. After the first six months he gave up. Then years passed. Five years to be exact and this is where we are in the story.

 

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“Kagome! Are those the last of the boxes?” Satoshi asked.

 

“Yeah I think so. Thanks for helping me unpack,” Kagome smiled at her foster father. Souta ran into the room carrying another box and he dropped it.

 

“Careful! What if those were the China plates!” Kagome yelled.

 

“Well I don't see why you're moving into this place anyway. You and Hojo should've just moved into his apartment,” Souta said.

 

“Well sorry for not giving using your idea, but his apartment was small and when we are ready to start a family together then we won't have to move out so soon,” Kagome said.

 

“I still think he's gay,” Souta commented.

 

“My fiancée is not gay! Now get out of here before I strangle you!” Kagome shouted.

 

As if on cue a tall man with light brown hair and brown eyes walked into the room. “So do you like it?” he asked Kagome.

 

“I love it! I can't wait to marry you, Hojo,” Kagome smiled and kissed his cheek.

 

“Me too. I'm glad you love it,” Hojo said.

 

Kagome and Hojo met in Kagome's last year of college. They started dating a little over a year ago and have been engaged for two months now. Kagome couldn't be happier except for the fact that Hojo had ED (erectile dysfunction) so she hadn't had any good sex for the last five years.

 

Kagome leaned up and kissed Hojo on the lips.

 

“Whoa! Wait until we're gone sis! How gross!” Souta yelled.

 

Kagome backed away and glared at her little brother. “What did I say about leaving before I strangle you?!” she yelled and chased Souta out of the house. Hojo laughed along with Satoshi.

 

“That's right you better run!” Kagome called out to Souta after she stopped chasing him. Kagome turned back to the apartment and sighed. They had a lot of unpacking to do. She looked down at her watch and gasped.

 

“What's wrong honey?” Hojo asked.

 

“I'm going to be late for my interview! I can't believe this!” Kagome said and she looked for the box that had her clothes in it.

 

“Shit! Where is that box! Shit! I have to go!” Kagome panicked and ran out of the apartment. What she was wearing would have to do, which was a plain white shirt and a pair of jeans.

 

She ran down to the train and got on just before the doors shut. She sighed in relief and tried to catch her breath. About ten minutes later the train came to a halt and she got out. She had applied for a job at Taisho Corporation. It was a company that did many different things, she only wanted to apply for the secretary job and then she would work up from there.

 

She walked into the building and saw everyone in business suits and professional clothing. She sighed and shook her head. She definitely wasn't going to make a good impression on the interviewer.

 

She walked up to the front desk and said, “I'm here for an interview with Mr. Taisho.”

 

“Yes, take the first elevator and it will take to straight to his floor. He is waiting for you,” the woman said.

 

“Thank you,” Kagome smiled and followed the lady's directions. She stepped out of the elevator and walked over to the first office she saw. She knocked on the open door and the man sitting at the desk looked up.

 

“Come in Ms. Higurashi,” the man said.

 

Kagome went into the office, closing the door behind her and she sat in the chair in front of the desk. She finally got a good look at the man and gasped.

 

“Sesshomaru?” she asked.

 

“Yes, it's me,” he stated.

 

“You are the owner of Taisho Corp.?” she asked standing.

 

“Yes I am. Now sit down so we can talk,” he ordered.

 

“No, I can't. I have to go,” she said and headed toward the door.

 

“Are you afraid Kagome?” he asked.

 

Kagome froze. Her heart was pounding in her ears. Of course she was afraid. How did he come into her life again?

 

“Sit down,” Sesshomaru repeated and Kagome obeyed.

 

“Good, now tell me. Why did you leave Inuyasha?” he asked.

 

“That's not an interview question,” she stated.

 

“Answer it,” he snapped.

 

“Because I was afraid,” she whispered.

 

“Afraid of what?” he asked.

 

“I was afraid that I would become his girlfriend and then drop all my opportunities to be with him. I was afraid that if I did that then he would drop me like a rock and make me fend for myself,” she said.

 

“That's it? You're pathetic,” he growled.

 

“I know and I regret leaving, but I have a new life now,” she said.

 

“That's not my problem. I think you need to speak to Inuyasha though. He has something important to tell you,” Sesshomaru said.

 

“Okay, where can I find him?” Kagome asked.

 

“He's the last office at the end of the hall,” he stated.

 

“Thank you,” Kagome said and stood.

 

“Oh and Kagome. You can start on Monday,” he said.

 

“But you didn't even interview me,” she said confused.

 

“I trust you,” he simply stated and gestured for Kagome to leave.

 

Kagome left the office smiling and began to walk to the elevator. She paused and looked down the hallway. Inuyasha was right down that hall. Kagome started to walk down the hall to the office. She knocked on the closed door and heard something crash on the inside.

 

“Come in!” she heard a gruff voice call out. She opened the door and looked inside. There sat Inuyasha. The love of her life.

 

Inuyasha looked up and immediately stood up. Kagome closed the door behind her and she took a step closer to Inuyasha. He practically tripped over the desk trying to get to her. He ran over to her and pulled her into his arms. He nuzzled her neck and hugged her tightly.

 

“Inuyasha?” Kagome asked.

 

“I missed you so much,” Inuyasha said.

 

“Let go of me Inuyasha,” Kagome ordered.

 

Inuyasha backed away from her and asked, “What's wrong?”

 

“Nothing, it's just that I have a new life now and I can't be hugging you like this,” she said.

 

“What do you mean a new life?” he asked.

 

Kagome held up her left hand to show him the engagement ring. “I'm getting married. I had hoped that you had moved on too,” she said.

 

“How can you get married? You're my mate!” Inuyasha yelled.

 

“No I'm not! We only slept together once,” Kagome said.

 

“That's all it took! Have you ever wondered why you felt a stinging pain whenever you kissed that other man?” he asked.

 

“Where's the mark then?” Kagome asked.

 

Inuyasha pulled her shirt away to reveal her shoulder and found the mark where the neck met the shoulder. It was a blue moon, but it was slowly getting darker.

 

“It's right there,” Inuyasha stated.

 

“How come I've never seen it before?” Kagome asked.

 

“Maybe because you never knew that you were mated,” Inuyasha said.

 

“Undo it then!” Kagome ordered.

 

“Why should I?” he asked.

 

“Because I'm going to get married and I can't get married if I'm mated to you!” Kagome yelled.

 

“Why did you leave? Do you know how much pain it caused me?” Inuyasha asked.

 

“Just undo the mating and get on with your life,” Kagome said.

 

“I can't undo it. If I do then I will die,” Inuyasha said.

 

“What why?” Kagome asked.

 

“Because dog demons can only mate once in their lifetime,” Inuyasha said.

 

“But I'm getting married to a different man other than you,” Kagome said.

 

“Then we'll both die. Mates can only stay apart for seven years after that they die,” Inuyasha said.

 

“Why seven years?” Kagome asked.

 

“Because if a mate went off to war he would most likely come home before the seven years are up. Wars usually don't even last seven years,” Inuyasha explained.

 

“I can't believe this!” Kagome screamed.

 

“Kagome, didn't you miss me at all?” Inuyasha asked.

 

“Of course I did. I loved you,” Kagome said.

 

“But you don't love me now?” he asked.

 

“I…I…” Kagome couldn't say that she didn't. She still loved Inuyasha, but she had a new life. How could she give that up?

 

“Get out,” he snapped.

 

“What?” she asked shocked.

 

“Get out of my office,” he growled.

 

Kagome walked to the door and opened it. “I still love you Inuyasha,” she whispered before leaving.

 

“God damnit! Why did it turn out this way?” Inuyasha asked himself as he ran his hand through his hair.

 

Kagome leaned on the other side of the door and felt tears run down her face. Why did it turn out this way? If she stayed with Hojo both she and Inuyasha would die in two years, but if she went back to Inuyasha she would be leaving Hojo behind and he had only been kind to her. She didn't know what she was going to do.