InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Never Forever ❯ Ch.14 ( Chapter 14 )

A/N: All right, just clearing some things up. Why is Kagome mad at Inuyasha? Well really, for the most part, she's angry at Kikyou for always doing better at work and in life; basically she always gets the better man, got the sexier body, got the higher paying customers. That's just a couple, so Kagome is finally so fed up with her that she has this huge break out of all these pent up emotions, so it was just kind of the last straw. About it being her job though, well she thought stupidly, but it's a fanfic so too bad, that and she and Inuyasha shared something special. Well that's a very long answer to a very short question but I hope this clears up some things. So enough with this boring explanation and on with Never Forever!

Chapter 14

Kagome gave a loud moan as she heard a nurse enter her room and gently stir her awake. “Miss Higurashi. Miss Higurashi.” She chanted. Once she saw that Kagome was awake she continued with her short speech. “I don't mean to bother you, but we'll need this room in a couple of hours, and you are well enough to leave, although we do recommend seeing a psychologist. We can give you a number if you would like. But, if you don't mind, could you possibly leave, if you feel up to it of course, in the next hour or so?”

Kagome nodded stiffly, her muscles still aching, but other than that she felt fine. “Uh, excuse me, but could you tell me what time it is?”

The nurse glanced at her watch before answering. “It's about seven o'clock, but I suggest you don't do anything tonight because your nerves are quite fragile right now. I'd stay at home tonight with a nice cup of cocoa.” The nurse offered a kind smile and scribbled down the number of a psychologist with his name. “Oh, and Miss Higurashi? Mr. Taisho wishes you the best of your recovery. It's odd that the owner of this hospital would know of you so immediately. Perhaps you have relations with him, considering he specifically ordered that his brother was not to know of your hospitalization. Not meaning to pry.” She said absently.

Kagome looked at the nurse confused, the name sounded familiar, but she couldn't place a face. “What's Mr. Taisho's name?”

“Taisho Sesshomaru.” The nurse answered gladly.

“Well I have never heard of him, but give him my thanks. Perhaps he has me confused with someone else.” She mumbled lightly.

“I doubt it, he never confuses anybody, with his sense of smell.” The nurse prattled. “Dog demon, not very emotional though. But who am I to criticize the man who pays me?”

“Who indeed?” A new voice asked, startling the two girls out of their wits. They quickly glanced over to the open doorway where a tall, handsome man was leaning against the door.

“Mr. Taisho!” The nurse squeaked before cowering, terrified of what the ravishing man would do to her. Kagome was surprised that such a simple line had paralyzed her. She that dealt with disgusting pigs that emitted disease and other putrid things she couldn't bear to think of, constantly at work. And to think, one simple line scared even her. Until then, she believed that no man could make her cower.

“Greetings Miss Higurashi. I hope you do not mind that I came down to visit you before you were released. I wasn't sure that my staff would tell you of my wishes or not, so I decided to come tell you myself.” He explained stoic.

“Thank you Mr. Taisho, but um, exactly how do I know you?” She couldn't recall him as one of her many clients, and she was fairly certain she wouldn't forget such a beauty as him.

“Oh, we have never been acquainted, but I believe you know my brother.” She immediately saw the relation. The same youthful silver hair, fair skin, haunting amber eyes, and sculpted bone structure, although this man was taller and assumably older.

“Inuyasha,” She whispered.

“That would be my brother.” There was a pause and she wasn't sure if she like Inuyasha talking about her to his family. It was a huge leap considering that all they had done was have sex. He glanced at his gold watch, identical to Inuyasha's and remembered why she had been mad at him in the first place. She had trusted Kikyou and she had betrayed her trust. She had trusted Inuyasha and he had betrayed her trust. Tears began to sting the edges of her eyes but she instantly blinked them back, trying to conceal them from the dog demon. “I'm sorry, but it's time to make my leave.” His nostrils flared as the sharp sting of salty tears invaded his nose. “Listen Miss Higurashi, please accept my apologies my idiotic brother for whatever he has done. Best of luck with your recovery.” He said, departing from her room back to his office.

“That was odd.” She commented dryly to the nurse still huddled near the back of the corner.

“He didn't fire me!” The nurse gasped, blissful.

“Yeah, um, do you mind. I'd like to get changed and then leave.” She said hesitantly.

“Oh, of course. Do you think you'll be able to manage getting yourself dressed?” She beamed. Kagome noticed that this nurse was extremely bubbly and air-headed. She didn't really care for her that much, especially because she wouldn't leave.

“Yeah,” She responded as she timidly lifted herself off the pallet, placing her bare feet on the ceramic tile. She absentmindedly wiggled her toes, trying to regain feeling in her them. “I'll be fine.” She stood up, steadying herself with the rail before slowly creeping across the room to her bag of clothing. She picked it up before entering the bathroom and dressing herself, wincing as stiff muscles ached in complaint.

She noticed gratefully that Sango had brought her a change of clothes, unlike the pajamas she had been wearing when she arrived at the hospital. She pulled on her black Malice Mizer T-shirt and jean capris. Seeing there wasn't a hairbrush or a toothbrush, she pulled her hair back into a tight ponytail. Deciding that she would just grab something to drink on the way out to dull her horrid breath she walked out of the room, bidding silent well wishes to the young girl that was lying a few feet away, so close to death.

She trudged through the hallway, pressing the down button on the elevator and waited quietly. She felt so much better now though she still had a foreign throb where her heart was, but for some reason it felt more bearable now. She shook her head with a ghost of a grin, and the elevator doors dinged open. She stepped inside, seeing a little girl with short auburn hair pulled into adorable pigtails, her chocolate eyes were somber, a ghost of what Kagome assumed used to be full of life and delight. “Hi,” The girl whispered.

“Hey,” Kagome answered in a hush voice.

“My names Mayu, what's yours?”

“Kagome. It's nice to meet you Mayu.” Kagome couldn't help it as her voice cracked.

“I see that you have a blue bracelet. Why were you here?”

“I fell and got cut up pretty badly.” Kagome answered grimly. The innocence of the young girl was unbelievable. If her mother found out whom her child was speaking with, Kagome wouldn't doubt that she would be shunned yet again for her career choice.

“Oh, my brother's sick. Me and my mommy are here from him; she's up there right now. But what about me!? While she's up there worrying about my brother as life passes him by, I'm stuck here in the hospital as life passes me by! She's such a jerk! And so's my brother! Stealing all my attention!” Though the little girl was whining childishly, Kagome could see the pain that reflected in her eyes.

“Mayu, your brother needs some support right now, and you are the only one that can give it to him. Your mother can too, but he needs his sister's support right now. You have to be brave for him.” Kagome gave a withering smile. “Be strong.” The elevator door sprung open, and Kagome stepped out backwards. “Do it for him,” The doors slid closed again, leaving the little girl in the elevator, surprised and alone. Kagome was shocked, to say the least, at her own wisdom. Her words had sounded wise even to her.

She walked to the front desk and announced that she was leaving, signing any papers that were thrust in front of her. Finally, she felt the rush of cold air as she stepped outside of the hospital. She pulled out a couple of yen in order to dial Sango's number on a payphone. She clicked her teeth as she waited for Sango to answer. It took a couple of rings before the woman picked up the phone, “Moshi moshi?”

“Hey fine lady.” Kagome teased. “Your incredibly sexy lesbian lover needs a lift. Would her incredibly amazing and awesome best friend come pick her up from the hospital?”

“Yeah, yeah, I'll be right there.” Sango muttered. In a matter of seconds Kagome was met with a dead line. She hung up the phone, deciding she desperately needed some Tylenol if she was ever going to be able to go to the club that night. She hoped that Sango wouldn't go to the club or stay at home. Instead, she'd try and convince her friend to go out with her boyfriend.

Kagome sat down on a bench near the curb as she waited for Sango to arrive, easily ignoring the many smokers surrounding the door to the hospital. The first thing she was going to do when she got home was have a nice long, hot, steamy shower. Then she'd probably convince Sango to leave before sneaking out to the nightclub. She wondered if Kikyou would have left yet. If not, the men would get to enjoy two young, erotic women having an all-out catfight, which left many men painfully aroused, she knew that from experience.

As her thoughts began to wander, she was brought back to reality by a loud horn honking in front of her. She glanced up, and for a second she felt that pang of remorse disappear when she saw a glimmer of silver, knowing Inuyasha worked in this very hospital gave her a burst of hope. It quickly resided when she saw it was only Sango's silver eclipse instead of Inuyasha's beaming locks.

“Hop in. Today!” Sango chided playfully. Kagome couldn't help but laugh at her friend's comedic features.

“Sorry, I mean this place is so nice, I would just love to stay here forever.” Kagome giggled skeptically.

“Well, if you want to, I could always leave you here.” Sango grinned mischievously.

“I was being sarcastic.”

“I know,” She said, seeing Kagome had yet to buckle up her seat belt, “But honestly, today!” Both girls burst out laughing as they sped out of the lot and onto the road. There didn't seem to be any traffic, which both girls were thankful for. Before either of them knew it, they were parked back in their lot. “I hope you don't mind, but tonight's our six month anniversary, and I promised Miroku I'd go out with him. But if you want me to I can stay here.” Sango chattered.
“No, that's fine. Go out and have the time of your lives, just don't fall on me trying to have wild drunk sex again.” Kagome scolded with a playful scowl.

“Fine, fine. Aw Kagome, when'd you become so uptight?” Sango grinned, rolling her eyes.

Kagome was laughing all the way to her apartment door and even well into her home. Sango had just left, not even bothering to get out of the car before going to see Miroku. The first thing Kagome did when she got home was call the `Come into your pleasure' nightclub about last night's absence. It took a while but soon Tsuyoi, a young waitress on the other side of the club, picked up the phone. “Hey Yuzuki-san. It's Higurashi Kagome. I missed last night because of an illness. I called to excuse myself for not alerting you.” She explained sheepishly. She and the younger girl had never really talked before, therefor had never been good friends like her and Kagura, or Ayame.

“That's okay, Houko-san phoned and informed us so you're excused. Don't worry about it. Will you be coming in tonight, `cause your shift starts in about two hours?”

“Yup, I plan on it. I'll see you later Yuzuki-san.” Kagome hung up the phone before removing her clothing and stepping into the shower, deciding she would call Naraku after she got out of the relaxing water.

The water sprayed down on her body, leaving scalded marks. She sighed contently, cleaning herself until she was glowing with cleanliness. She turned off the hot water and pulled on a soft towel, wrapping it securely around her sterile body. She pulled off another navy towel off of the rack and knotted it around her hair.

She took off the towel, draping it over the towel rack and pulled on her rose colored bathrobe. She picked up her cordless phone and walked into the kitchen, looking up Naraku's number that was posted in the center of the fridge. She dialed it, waiting for the dangly man to answer. “Moshi moshi?” He chimed.

“Hi Naraku, it's Kagome. I'm really sorry I wasn't there last night. I had some medical issues and wasn't able to make it.” She apologized.

“That's fine.” He answered gruffly.

“Yeah, listen, if you're not doing anything tonight, I'm gonna be at the club, so maybe you could stop by.” She asked hopefully.

“I'll be there. I gotta go, but I'll see you later?”

“Yup.” They hung up and Kagome decided to watch some TV. She flipped through the channels finally finding a music channel currently playing some Malice Mizer, her favorite band. She sung the song halfheartedly before turning off the TV, deciding it was useless. She paced around her apartment aimlessly, trying to find something to capture her attention for the next hour or so. Finding nothing she decided she would just get ready and leave early, probably hang out with whoever wasn't busy at the club.

She quickly changed back into her Malice Mizer T-shirt and capris before picking up tonight's uniform and some makeup, putting it into a plastic bag. She brushed her hair, leaving it hanging loose, and teeth, thankful for the sanitary sense she felt as she ran her tongue over her teeth.

She grabbed her car keys and left the house, taking the long way to drive to `Come in to your pleasure', the scenic route she like to call it. She got to drive past many schools, and sometimes if she was lucky she got to see a glimpse of 13 year-old Souta in the playground with his friends. Today was adverse, seeing no Souta she simply drove to work with her bag of makeup and uniform.

She pulled into the clubs parking lot, locking up her car. Her car was nice, and she had heard many rumors of stolen vehicles. She wasn't going to lie, this was not a good area of town. She carried her bag through the back entrance, waving a short hello to Kanna and Yura. She opened the change room door and took off her clothes before changing into white fishnet leggings, and a pink lingerie. Out of her many uniforms this one was by far the least comfortable. It was sleeveless so she had to keep pulling it up so that her breasts wouldn't fall out, and the bottom always gave her a wedgie. Matching pink heels completed her look, but then they were so high she had twisted her ankle in them twice.

She left the dingy room and met Kagura outside; she was cleaning some tables when Kagome approached her. “Hey Kagura!” Kagome greeted.

“Hey Kagome, how are you? I heard you were in the hospital last night.” Kagura asked full of concern for her young friend.

“I'm better now, I just wasn't feeling well is all.” Kagome half-lied.

“Are you sure you should be here tonight?” Kagura asked full of concern.

“Yeah, I can't miss another night. Besides I'm meeting someone here tonight.” Kagome replied nonchalantly.

“Oh, who?” Kagura pried.

“Oh, just someone.” Kagome explained with a faint blush.

“By the way two men were here for you last night. An attractive man came for you, since you weren't here like you two had scheduled he said he'd return tonight. Another one, less attractive in my opinion came for you, too. He said you would probably call him. So who is it?”
Kagome knew who the two men were, she had completely forgotten that Inuyasha had scheduled for them to be together tonight. She wondered which Kagura had taken a liking to. “None of your business Kagura, `sides you'll find out later tonight now won't you?”

“Fine, fine. Leave me in suspense!” Kagura groaned.

“I plan to, now come on, we got tables to clean.” Kagome grinned with a wink.