InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ She ❯ Chapter 10

(A.N. Sorry I haven't updated in a few days, I actually had to go to work. Technically Inuyasha is SUPPOSED to be with Kikyo, he did love her first after all. But if you want me to write an I/K story just put the challenge in a review or some thing. I also realize that if this were the show or Magna, Sesshomaru would be cutting Kagome's throat before he ever thought to kiss her, but he is also my favorite character from the show and I wasn't about to invent some lame other character for him to be with. Anyway it's just a made up story so chill out people who don't like the pairing.)

She

Miroku sighed "Come on Sango this isn't mandatory lets just go" He whispered running his finger down her arm. She smacked his hand away "No! Principal Takeo only just returned from California. I want a chance to hear what he has to say. He was very kind to me after my family…" She paused "After they were gone, I missed a month of school. He didn't even mention expelling me. He said he knew what it felt like to lose someone, but not an entire family. So he told me to stay home for as long as I felt I had to." Miroku took her hand "I'm sorry Sango we'll stay as long as you like" She smiled and tightened her fingers around his.

"As you all know, the end of the year is coming fast, and since the Orchid festival was such a success last year, I thought we'd bring it back for another go!" The students cheered, they'd already seen the posters and sign up sheets, but it was still good to hear it confirmed by the principal himself. "Also, the University of California has agreed to make us one of its sister schools and developed and exchange program…"

Outside the auditorium, Naraku continued twisting the strings on the doll he'd made in the principal's likeness. He didn't look up as he heard Kikyo clawing her way through the dirt towards the school. He'd been able to lure three schoolgirls to her, but she'd only absorbed their souls to remain in life. He'd discovered that some random girl would not do, he would have to find a soul that was in tune with Kikyo's. Itanna's would do, but he wanted to keep them separate. He'd have to take one of her sisters. The youngest girl's soul wasn't strong enough, but there was another girl who also attended Midoriko's school. He smiled. He would find her at the Orchid festival, and take her soul. His plans would be back on track.

He heard a noise; Kikyo had caught hold of a girl and cracked her head against a tree. Kikyo's fingers stretched towards the girl and long snake-like creatures appeared. They wrapped around the girl and her soul slipped from her mouth. Naraku placed the doll in his jacket and leapt away through the trees.

Kikyo choked back her tears. She would not cry because of him! She slumped over on her side and began to drag herself away from the other girl's body. She would find a way to break Naraku's hold on her, and then she would kill him. She knew of his plan to steal Kagome's soul, and she would. Then Inuyasha would love only her. She needed to regain her strength; soon she would start feeding off demons. It was what Naraku did, and look at his power. She would break free. She would live. And if she could not live, she would take as many to hell with her as she could, including Inuyasha, Kagome, and Naraku.

He motioned for her to twirl around and she did. She stopped spinning and gave him her best smile. "You didn't have to do this Sesshomaru." She said softly. He nodded "No, I did not, but it is too late to go back now. You will wear it when we attend the Orchid festival" Kagome withheld a sigh. He was SO arrogant! He automatically assumed she would go with him. He hadn't even asked! But he had brought her the most expensive piece of clothing she'd ever owned and she wasn't stupid enough to refuse him. She wasn't even sure how she felt about him.

Her emotions were beginning to churn inside her. She took out her trusty mental baseball bat and beat them until they were unconscious. Kagome glanced down at herself again. The dress was strapless and fell down to her ankles. The color matched her eyes, with tiny red flowers stitched into the blue.

"So when did you get the time to buy this?" He blinked "Hmm? Never mind that. The festival is on Saturday. I figured you would wait until the last minute to shop so I thought I'd give you the benefit of my excellent sense of style." Kagome looked at him closely. Was he joking? She couldn't tell, she only saw a flash of something pass through his eyes. She swallowed and smiled at him "I really should go, I promised to watch Kaede."

He just looked at her and then he stood. She assumed that meant they were going, until he spoke that is. "Not until after…" Her face heated slightly. Not until after what? But he was already answering her unspoken question, He pressed his lips to hers and she leaned into him "You taste so good" she whispered. She fought to catch his tongue as it delved into the warmth of her mouth. He let his lids sink heavily over his eyes. Her words were maddening. She had no idea how good she tasted, but he would not have her here, he could smell his father and stepmother somewhere in the house.

They'd been giving him strange looks all day and he was beginning to suspect that they knew. He wasn't certain exactly why he would want to keep his relationship with Kagome a secret, but it was probably because he didn't want them to see him as a hypocrite. He'd told them often how much they disgusted him. They were always so…so loving? Was he loving this girl? He was certainly enjoying they way she felt press against up him, he mouth on his, her thighs rubbing against his. He released her mouth and took in a shuddering breath. To hell with what his parents thought! His fingers searched out the zipper on her back as he returned to kissing her.

Elsewhere…

Inuyasha opened the front gate and strode through the garden. An odd scent caught his nose. He looked up at his parent's house and frowned. Then he leapt up to a second story balcony and peered into the window. His hands bent the metal railing and he smashed the glass. "Kagome!" She gasped and pulled away from Sesshomaru. Somehow she managed to pull the dress back up and cover herself before he saw anything. "Inuyasha" her voice was calm as she looked into his eyes.

He stepped into the room. "What do you think you're doing Kagome?" She narrowed her eyes and reached around to re-zip the dress "What business is it of yours?" He took a step towards her but she didn't flinch or back down. "You know he'll only use you. Then he'll toss you aside like the trash you are! I thought you'd have better sense than to get involved with the likes of him" she clenched her fists "How dare you speak to me that way! Who I involve myself with is none of your concern. And just what do you think he could possibly use me for? There are richer and more beautiful girls that will do anything he asks if he just looks at them."

There was pain in Kagome's eyes but she didn't cry. "He'll never love you" she gasped why was he saying these things? "It sounds to me like you're just jealous, you want everything your brother has. Don't deny it! I know how you feel about Sesshomaru, but trying to get me to turn away from him just isn't going to happen. Unlike you I don't play childish games. Whatever your brother does or does not feel for me is none of your business!" She said the coldness in her voice rivaling Sesshomaru's.

Sesshomaru tilted his head to the side. She was defending him? His eyes widened as he caught the scent of blood on Inuyasha. Why would he smell like blood? Inuyasha took another step towards her, but he stepped in front of her. "You will leave now Inuyasha." He glared at Sesshomaru with all the hatred he could drag from the bottom of his soul. "Feh…" He turned and left. Sesshomaru turned to look at Kagome "Are you all right?"

She wrapped her arms around his waist and nodded into his chest. He took a breath, then his head snapped around and he glared at the door. He tugged at Kagome's arms and she let him go. She gave him a questioning look but he just shook his head and walked towards the door. When he opened it both his parents fell into the room. Kagome covered her mouth as laughter bubbled up.

They stood, and his father dusted himself off. Sesshomaru crossed his arms over his chest. "Just how long have you two been standing there?" They both gave him innocent looks. "We heard the glass break and came to find out what was wrong, but your father didn't think we should interfere if you and Inuyasha decided to fight" He shook his head "You know Inuyasha is no match for me, and that I do not fight weaker opponents. So why did you remain even after you knew he was gone?" His stepmother glanced at his father "Actually we were just leaving" He caught hold of her arm and turned to leave "By the way my dear," He paused in the doorway "That's a lovely dress you're wearing." Sesshomaru sighed and glanced at Kagome "Come I'll take you home" She smiled "Are you sure?" He grinned and kicked his door closed.

Inuyasha sat in a tree and watched them. He would get Kagome alone at the festival. He'd be able to explain it to her better when Sesshomaru wasn't around. She'd understand when he told her he loved her. Then she would forget all about Sesshomaru and he'd take her away from here. He knew they could qualify for the exchange program and go to America. He really didn't care where they went as long as she was with him. Sesshomaru would have to die of course. How could she forget about him if he was still alive? He smiled and closed his eyes. Soon everything would be perfect.