InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Simply Irresistible ❯ Pride ( Chapter 3 )

~wow I'm on my third chappie (if u include the prologue), must sorta noe wut I'm doing lol. I hope u guys like reading dis so far, such I like writing it. *Cackles evilly* I control their fate!!! Mwahahahahahaha… #cough# neways, heres da next chappie and hope I get sum response!!!

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"---"   = talking

 '---'    =  thinking

-italics-  =  song lyrics

/---/  = inner voice

----- = letter / note

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Disclaimer ~ do I hafta keep saying dis? I don't own inuyasha but if I did I'd b VERY rich and pet his ears all day!

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Chapter Two

Pride

Inuyasha tried to ignore all the looks he was getting from people as he walked down the hall. He could automatically tell what people were thinking because of the expressions on their faces. Inuyasha guessed he shouldn't really say people, because it was only the females who were making these faces, as usual. They would gaze at him with a look of desire and hope, but he was used to it. He had been getting these looks since elementary school and they hadn't changed.

His long hair was such an unusual colourthat it would catch anyone's eye. His silver locks flowed down his back and shone in the little bit of sunlight that filtered in through the windows. Many people had asked where he got his hair done because it was always in such good shape but Inuyasha would just shrug. He didn't do anything special with his hair; even Miroku, his roommate spent more on his hair than him and his hair only came down to his shoulders.

Inuyasha tried not to make eye contact with any of them because even the tiniest look may give them ideas. He wasn't self-centered or anything but women had a tendency to think he was interested if he even looked at them. He kept his amber eyes on the floor and concentrated on getting to class. The women were always trying to catch his gaze and if they did they would automatically strike a sexy pose. But Inuyasha would just glare at them and continue on his way; although he had to try not to laugh when their gazes would shift to the person beside him.

'I swear, if looks could kill, Kikyou would have died a million times already.' Kikyou Miko had been Inuyasha's steady girlfriend for a little over three years and he had had no complaints. It had been a little awkward in the beginning, considering she was his best friend's cousin, but everyone got used to after a while. He had always been attracted to her but it hadn't been strong enough to actually ask her out, so she had been the one to make the first. His fingers were laced with hers and he squeezed her hand a little tighter.

Inuyasha'sgolden gaze quickly wandered around the hallway, taking in all the dirty looks Kikyou was getting. He was surprised that she never said anything about it. Maybe she didn't notice, but he found that hard to believe. She was confident enough to ignore things like that so he wasn't too worried about it. However, Inuyasha could tell by the way the females were staring them holding hands that there was going to be a massacre soon, so he quickened his pace.

"Daijobouka Inuyasha?" Kikyou asked, "You aren't in a hurry to get to class now are you?" She smiled and held his hand tighter. Inuyasha rolled his eyes at her. He wasn't about to say anything about the death looks she was getting but he wasn't about to lie to her either.

"No," he said, "I just don't want to miss Miroku getting beat up by Sango." It wasn't the truth, but it wasn't a lie either. Miroku had a tendency of letting his hand wander to places it should not and Sango was the usual victim. It would always end with Sango yelling "Hentai!" and Miroku lying unconscious on the ground. Inuyasha chuckled to himself as he pictured the dark-haired man lying on the classroom floor. It was their usual morning entertainment.

Not that Sango didn't mind the attention, Inuyasha could see it in her eyes every time they looked at each other. There was love there, she just didn't want to admit it so she always ended up turning away blushing. It had been going on since high school and Miroku had the bruises to prove it. Miroku was a major player and Sango knew it. But he just thought it was a big game, he only acted truly serious when he was around Sango. He was still a pervert, but his facial features would soften whenever she was within half a mile radius.

Inuyasha reached the classroom and walked through the doorway. He looked around and noticed that it was almost full even thought they still had five minutes until class started. Usually people liked to rush in at the last minute; himself included. It wasn't as bad as high school where people would walk in thirty minutes late because they were actually paying to be there. They weren't being forced to learn; it was their choice.

The sound of someone being slapped made his head turn towards the middle of the room. As per usual, Miroku was laying on the ground with Sango standing over him. Inuyasha shook his head and a few strands of his silver hair came out of place. He mentally cursed as he brushed it out of his face. Inuyasha didn't really like to tie it back but sometimes it got in the way. He tugged on Kikyou's hand and pulled her towards the couple.

"Isn't a bit early for that, Miroku?" Inuyasha smirked as he made his way over to them. The violet-eyed man got up holding his cheek and grinned. A large red handprint was starting to form and Inuyasha was surprised that there wasn't a permanent mark on Miroku's face.

"Oh come on Inuyasha!" He looked over to Kikyou, "You're the one who came in here holding someone's hand." Both Sango and Kikyou glared at him. Kikyou flipped her long raven hair over her shoulder and put her hand on her hip. She was about to say something when Sango cut her off.

"That's something entirely different Houshi." Sango said hitting him on the arm, "Kikyou has given Inuyasha permission to touch her, while you, on the other hand, seem to like to do things without asking first!" With that she sat down in her seat and started taking her supplies out of her bag. Miroku just shrugged and sat down in the spot next to her. Inuyasha tried to stifle his laughter.

"You two are impossible." He shrugged his black book bag off his shoulder and let it sink to the floor. He didn't like to carry around anything but the essentials so his bag was never that heavy. A few pens and pencils, plus his books, were about all he needed. Occasionally he would have some food if he didn't feel like buying his lunch, but he always kept his wallet and keys in his back pocket.

"Well I've got to get to my own class," Kikyou said, letting go of his hand, "But I'll see you later, ne Inuyasha?" She kissed him on the cheek and walked out of the classroom. Inuyasha sat down in his own seat and was getting out his assignment from last class when he realisedthat someone was missing. He looked to his right and noticed that the seat next to him was empty.

"Oi, Sango!" Inuyasha said turning around, "Where's Kagome? She usually comes to class at the same time you do. You are roommates after all." Now that he thought about it, Kagome was never late for class either. She was really into her studies and always got here before him. She had worked hard to get into college.

Inuyasha had hardly seen her in their last grade of high school because she had been working at so many part time jobs. Her family wasn't poor, but Kagome wanted to be able to have enough money so she would not have to worry about bills or things like that. Inuyasha had never had that problem; his father had left both him and his brother with a hefty inheritance when he had died. But he had admired how much hard work Kagome had put in, in order to have a good life.

"Nani?"Sango gave him a confused look. "Gomen, I wasn't listening. What did you say Inuyasha?" Inuyasha rolled his eyes, he hated repeating himself.

"Ka-go-me," he said, enunciating each syllable, "Where is she? You know how she feels about being late for anything." He smirked. It was true; Kagome always wanted to be early for everything, even if it was something she hated. He would to hold her back and it would annoy the hell out of her. Inuyasha kept trying to tell her that it wouldn't kill her to be late once in her life but she always replied with something about him being lazy.

"Oh, Kagome was taking too long in the bathroom this morning," she said shrugging, "She told me to leave without her and she would catch up, so I did." Inuyasha looked at her with a confused look on his face.

"Hontouni?That isn't like her," he said, "I mean, isn't she the one who's always telling you to hurry up?"

"Maybe she wanted to look extra special for someone today." Miroku said, leaning over. Inuyasha raised an eyebrow at him but didn't say anything. Kagome wasn't one to be so concerned about her looks that she would consider being late for class.

'Kagome doesn't have a boyfriend,' he thought, 'So who would she be getting all dressed up for?

#-#-#

As Inuyasha became lost in his thoughts, Sango gave Miroku a knowing look. He gave her a quick nod and she sighed. Although Kagome didn't know it, both Sango and Miroku knew about her new developed feelings for Inuyasha, even if they had been developed a few years before. Sango bent over towards Miroku and whispered in his ear.

"She had that belt that Inuyasha gave her for her birthday with her when she went into the bathroom," she said, "She only wears it when she wants to feel better about herself." It had been hidden underneath the rest of her clothes but Sango had caught a glimpse of it just before Kagome had closed the door. She had also noticed the sadness in her eyes.

"Poor Kagome," Miroku said, his face full of worry, "She really does love him, doesn't she Sango?" Sango looked over to the oblivious silver-haired man sitting next to her. He was staring at the front of the room, deep in thought.

"Hai," Sango agreed, "Kami-sama I hate Kikyou! She doesn't really care about Inuyasha. She just asked him out to piss off Kagome. She's so fucking jealous of her that I'm surprised her face hasn't turned green. " And Sango was right, as soon as Kikyou had found out how Kagome truly felt about Inuyasha a few years back, she had asked him out.

FLASHBACK

'I don't know why I have to live with my stupid cousin,' Kikyou thought angrily. 'Just because I'm only seventeen doesn't mean I can't take care of myself.' She turned her black Mercedes into the drive way and sat there for about five minutes.

Her long black hair was pulled back into a ponytail and a pair of sunglasses hid her dark eyes. She put her hands on the steering wheel and sighed. As soon as her parents had died, the social workers had taken over her home and requested that she go and live with some relatives. Her aunt Fiona, Kagome's mother, was the closest living relation and so she had been the first choice. Kikyou had pleaded with the social workers, begging them to let her live on her own. She had enough to sustain herself for the time being but she wasn't a legal adult.

'The only good thing about coming here is I can finally ask that Inuyasha guy out,' she thought smugly, 'That bitch thinks she's so smart! But I know how she looks at her so-called 'best friend'.' The raven-haired teen took her sunglasses off and put them on top of her head. She squinted at the house in front of her, letting her eyes adjust to the bright sunlight. Then she got out of her car and walked around it.

'Too bad he's never gonna feel the same way about her,' Kikyou laughed out loud and got out of the car, 'I wonder how I can get him to come over so I can ask him right in front of her. That would break her heart.' She pretended to pout as she opened the trunk of her car. She pulled out her suitcase and set it on the ground. The rest of her stuff would be coming in the next few days and her parents belongings would be sold off or given away according to their will. Kikyou didn't really care, as long as they didn't touch her stuff.

She slammed the door shut and started to lug her suitcase up towards the house. A noise sounded from in front of her and Kikyou looked up to see her aunt standing in the doorway. The dark-haired teen sighed and shrugged her shoulders.

'This is going to be hell.'

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"Kikyou!Get up! We're all going on a picnic!" was the first thing Kikyou heard the next morning. Groaning, she rolled out of bed and started to get dressed. She quickly pulled on a pair of jean shorts and a white blouse that stopped right under her breasts. Running a brush through her hair, Kikyou checked her reflection and then walked out of her room. She had been significantly disappointed with the size of her new living quarters, but she had expected as much. Kagome's family wasn't as wealthy as hers and so the fact that her new room was the size of her old bathroom was a major step backwards.

'Don't they know people our age need more sleep in order to function properly?' she grumbled to herself. 'Oh well, knowing Kagome, she will have invited her friends which means I get to have a little fun today.' She finished dressing and went downstairs where she found Kagome putting food into a basket.

"Ready to go?" she asked innocently, "We're meeting Sango, Miroku and Inuyasha at the Sakura tree in the park in ten minutes." She closed the basket and carried it to the front door. Kikyou sighed and shrugged her shoulders. She looked around for her purse and saw it on the table. Rolling her eyes, she nodded and took her car keys out of her purse.

"I'll drive," Kikyou said, "Since you went to all the trouble of making the food." Kagome turned around and looked at her cousin. Her long raven hair swished about her head and Kikyou couldn't help but feel jealous.

'Poor innocent bitch,' Kikyou thought, 'I wonder if she's ever had any ounce of pain in her life.' Kagome flashed her a brilliant smile and Kikyou almost gagged.

"Arigatou Kikyou. That would really help." She walked out of the house and up to Kikyou's car and put the basket into the trunk. Then she got into the passenger seat. Kikyou just smirked and got into the driver's side. As she started the car, Kagome turned to her cousin and smiled again.

"Arigatou again, Kikyou," Kikyou didn't say anything and simply nodded. With that she drove out of the drive way and made her way to the park.

'I don't think you'll be saying that by the end of the day, Kagome.' Kikyou thought evilly.

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"Sugoi Kagome," Inuyasha said grinning, "That was really good. Thanks for inviting me." Kikyou saw Kagome blush and looked away mumbling something about it not being anything special.

'This is my chance,' she thought, 'While she's vulnerable.' Kikyou turned to Inuyasha and put on her most innocent look.

"Ne Inuyasha, I was wondering," she said timidly as he turned to face her, "I was wondering if, maybe, I mean if you wanted to that is...would you go out with me to a movie some time?" Kikyou didn't look at Kagome but she could tell she was shocked. Now all she had to do was make him say yes.

"Ummm, sure Kikyou," he said with a hint of bewilderment in his voice, "How about this Saturday? I'm free then."

"Great!" Kikyou said kissing him on the cheek, "Pick me up around seven?" She looked back at Kagome and saw the sadness and hate in her expression. The dark-haired teen just smiled as her cousin suddenly got up and walked away.

END FLASHBACK

"Kikyou's such a bitch!" Sango cursed angrily, "I can't believe she did that! And right in front of Kagome." Miroku nodded, agreeing. He wanted to reach over and comfort Sango but he knew that he would just end up on the ground unconscious so he decided against it.

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Inuyasha was shaken out of his thoughts by the sound of someone running into the classroom. He looked up and saw a young woman standing nervously at the front of the class, facing the teacher. She was rocking back and forth on her feet and her sapphire eyes darted about the room. Suddenly their gazes locked and she smiled sheepishly. Inuyasha stared back at the raven-haired woman in shock.

'K-Kagome?'His golden eyes widened as Kagome smiled at him. The red shirt she was wearing only came down to the middle of her waist and accented her eyes. The dark jeans hugged her curves and showed off her long legs. Her long raven hair was pulled back on one side and secured with a pearl butterfly clip. Her hands were clasped tightly in front of her and her shoulders had risen a little. Inuyasha noticed that she was very uncomfortable where she was.

However, Inuyasha was not the only one who had noticed Kagome. He could hear people whispering around him, as well as some whistling from most of the males. A faint blush crept over her cheeks and Inuyasha's eyes travelled over her body, taking in everything about her. His wandering gaze stopped at her hips and his lips curved up into a smile.

'She's wearing that belt I gave her,' he thought, 'The one I gave her for her birthday.' Kagome mumbled an apology to Kaede and headed up to her usual seat. A black bag was slung over her shoulder and she dropped it to the floor. She opened it up and took out her textbook and pencils. Setting them on her desk, Kagome quickly sat down as the elderly professor called up to her.

"Because this is your first time being late, Higurashi-san, I'm letting you off with a warning." Kaede said, her frown turning into a smile, "Although I have to say I can see why you're late; red suits you." Kagome blushed and nodded. Kaede walked back to her desk and started ruffling through some papers. Kagome turned to Inuyasha, who was still staring at her.

"Ohayo," she said, flashing him a smile, "I didn't miss anything, did I?" She looked at him, waiting for an answer but Inuyasha suddenly found that he couldn't speak. A lump had formed in his throat and no matter how hard he tried, words would not form in his mouth. The neckline of her shirt was lower than her normal attire and showed the top of her creamy breasts. She had also put on a little extra make-up which made her features stand out even more. Inuyasha couldn't take his eyes off her and she blushed.

"Inuyasha?" she asked again, "Did I miss anything?" He shook his head and turned to the front of the classroom.

"No, Kaede-sensei hasn't even taken attendance yet." He said trying to get rid of the heat creeping up onto his cheeks.

'This is your best friend!' Inuyasha told himself, 'I shouldn't have stared at her like that.'

/Why not?/

'Because I'm going out with Kikyou, that's why not.'

/Doesn't mean you can't look. Kikyou never looks that good and you know it. She wears way too much make-up and likes to show way to much skin./

'She only does that to impress me.' Inuyasha was starting to get angry with himself.

/Only you? I don't think so. Have you seen her flirt with other men?/

'Shut the fuck up!'

/Fine! I am part of you though, so that means you already knew these things./

'Feh.'

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Kagome smiled inwardly to herself. She had seen the way Inuyasha had looked at her when she sat down next him, even though he had tried to brush it off.

'Exactly what I was going for,' she thought triumphantly. Kagome had spent some extra time doing her makeup and hair this morning because she wanted to be the one to draw attention. Fortunately, she was able to do it without looking like a slut, like her bitchy cousin.

'I bet Kikyou never got that kind of reaction from Inuyasha.' Kagome thought as Kaede started to take attendance, 'She wears too much makeup and really skimpy clothes. I can't wait until she sees me.' She smiled again and began to get her stuff out of her bag.

"Lookin' good, Kagome," someone said from behind her. Kagome sighed and turned around to see a pair of bright blue eyes looking at her. Or rather, looking her over. His eyes made her regret her decision in clothing this morning when they lingered on her chest.

"Arigatou Kouga," Kagome said, putting on a fake smile. She heard a growl from Inuyasha and giggled for real. He and Kouga had never gotten along, especially since Kouga was always flirting with her. It made Kagome sick the way he treated women and how they always followed him around. She, however, was one of the few women, along with Sango and Kikyou, who did not fall for his weakening smiles and cocky pick-up lines.

Unfortunately, to him, this made her a challenge and he wasn't known for backing down from a challenge.

"Yeah, that shirt really does suit you." Kouga said, his eyes not moving. Kagome could tell Inuyasha was about to mold him into a pancake so she took matters into her own hands. She rested her head on her hand and batted her eyelashes at the tall brunette.

"Arigatou again, Kouga. But you know," she said leaning towards him seductively, "When you compliment a woman, it's usually better if you look at her face and not her chest." He finally met her gaze as everyone around them burst out laughing. Kouga flushed and slid down into his seat. Kagome just smiled and turned back around to see Inuyasha looking at her with praise. She giggled again and shrugged her shoulders.

He shook his head and laughed as Kaede tried to regain control. Kagome clicked her mechanical pencil twice and started to take today's notes when she saw Inuyasha turn around out of the corner of her eye. One of Kouga's lackeys handed him a piece of paper. Kagome looked at him questioningly but he just shrugged and went back to taking notes. She stared at him for a while and then went back to her own notes.

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Inuyasha was in the middle of taking down the words written on the board at the front of the room when someone tapped him on the shoulder. He turned around and found himself looking into the face of one of Kouga's followers. He was about to snap at him for breaking his concentration when the man shoved something into Inuyasha's face. Inuyasha looked at the piece of paper and then back at man sitting behind him.

"Just read it," he said. Inuyasha took the piece of paper reluctantly and then turned back around to face the front. He felt someone eyes on him and looked to see Kagome looking over suspiciously. Her eyes were flickering between him and the note in his hands, worry written all over her face. Inuyasha just shrugged and pretended to take notes again. He could feel her gaze on him still, but he did not want to get her involved with whatever Kouga was up to now. So Inuyasha waited until she had gone back to her own notes before reading what was on the small piece of paper.

Inu-kuro

I've had it with you and your bullshit.

Meet me behind the school after class so we

cansettle this once and for all.

-Kouga

'Great,' he sighed, 'Just fucking great! Another one of his childish rumbles.' He had done this before and Inuyasha had sent him to the nurse's office with a bloody nose. Inuyasha was so sick of his shit that he looked over at him and nodded. It would be quick but painful...for Kouga anyway, so Inuyasha wasn't worried about it. As soon as class finished he gathered up his books and headed out the door without saying anything to anyone.

As he was putting his things away in his locker, Kagome rushed up to him calling his name.

"Inuyasha!" she said, pausing to catch her breath, "You ran out of there pretty fast. Daijobouka?" Inuyasha thrust his last book into the locker and slammed it closed. She cringed at the noise and he turned to face her.

"What are you my mother?!" Inuyasha snapped, and he immediately noticed the change in her expression. Her face paled and her eyes widened. He watched as she took a step back and he felt like slapping himself.

'Baka!Just because Kouga's being a prick doesn't mean you have to take your anger out on her,' he thought to himself, 'Demo, she looks like she's seen a ghost. What caused that?' Her gaze wandered to the ground and Inuyasha's face softened. He heard her sniffle and realisedthat she was crying. He could never stand to see a woman cry, especially Kagome. Inuyasha put his hand under her chin and lifted her head up so he could look in her eyes. He rubbed her tears away with his thumb and pulled her into his arms.

"Gomen Kagome, I didn't mean to yell at you," Inuyasha said, rubbing her back, "I'm just kind of stressed out right now. But nothing's wrong, I swear. If there was, you'd be the first one to know." She nodded into his shirt and he let her go. He smiled at her and wiped her remaining tears away. Inuyasha hated lying to her but this was something he did not want her worrying about.

"Gomen," she said.

"Don't worry about it." Inuyasha said, "But you have to stop crying." She laughed and nodded. She hugged him and murmured an 'I promise' into his shirt. Then she stepped back and fixed her shirt.

'Kami-sama,' Inuyasha thought, 'She looks so beautiful. Wonder what made today so special?' He looked her up and down and smiled to himself.

"You know I'm going to have to agree with the wimpy wolf for once," Inuyasha said, causing her to look him straight in the eye. "You look really pretty in red." She blushed at the compliment.

"Arigatou." she whispered so that only he could hear.

"Listen I've got to go but I'll see you at lunch, ne?" She nodded, but didn't smile. Inuyasha turned around and was about half way down the hall when she called his name again.

"Inuyasha?" she said running up to him.

"Hai?" she looked like she was trying to figure out what to say.

"Be careful." With that she whirled around and hurried off to her next class. Inuyasha just stood there.

'What did she mean by that?' he wondered, 'She couldn't know about the note Kouga had given me.' It struck him as strange that she would say something like that out of no where, but he shrugged it off. Inuyasha reached the door leading outside and headed outside to the place Kouga had mentioned with Kagome's voice in his head.

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Hentai     - pervert

Nani        - what

Gomen     - sorry

Hontouni - really

Hai          - yes

Sugoi       - wow

Ohaiyo     - good morning

Sensei     - teacher

Demo       - but

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--Sereia