InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Scars Of Love ❯ A Girl In The Park ( Chapter 2 )
(*) - Quick A/N. (Translation - I put in my two sense.)
A/N - The `Quick A/N' contains slight Kikyou bashing. Gomen.
*Thock*
"Ecchi! Moi, sometimes I think that you even forget that you have a girlfriend!"
Miroku tenderly rubbed the back of his head where Sango had just cuffed him.
"It~ai! Sango, you know I can't help it."
Sango just hmphed and walked away from Miroku and Inuyasha. Miroku hurried up after her trying to apologize, promising that he would never do that again. (Which was a downright lie.) School had just let out, and the three were headed towards the Taiji-ya, a restaurant that Sango's family owned.
Inuyasha raised an eyebrow before turning back to his thoughts. It was the same every time. Whenever Sango and Miroku went out in public, Miroku would always end up asking a girl to bear his child or something along those lines. This time, however, he had groped a girl. It surprised Inuyasha, mildly. Groping was something that he usually reserved for Sango. Sango was the only girl that the two boys actually knew well enough for Miroku to do something like that on a daily basis. ~Still,~ Inuyasha thought as his eyes wandered, completely ignoring his friends, ~ I shouldn't be too surprised that Miroku wouldn't reserve that just for Sango.~
They were nearing the park. The Taiji-Ya should be just around the corner. Inuyasha sighed. Sango and Miroku made a cute couple; he had to admit, but still…. Sometimes, sometimes he wished he had someone like that too. Shaking his head, Inuyasha sighed. Did he really want someone so soon…after her?
~Kikyou.~
Inuyasha clenched his fists at the thought. ~That bitch.~ It had been 4 months since they had broken up and the scars still ran deep.
Booth Sango and Miroku looked up and stopped their little `lover's quarrel' long enough to notice that Inuyasha was walking slower then usual, and looked as if he were in deep thought.
~Oh no.~ Sango thought, as a strange expression briefly crossed Inuyasha's face.
"Not again." She muttered, only loud enough for Miroku to hear.
Miroku nodded in agreement with Sango. Inuyasha had that look that he seemed to get whenever he was brooding over Kikyou. ~That bitch was more trouble than she was worth.~ He frowned.
Sango's dark eyes flickered over to Miroku, and she sighed inwardly at the dark look that crossed his face. She didn't blame him though, not one bit. At first, Kikyou had looked like she might be the perfect girlfriend for the ever anti-social Inuyasha. Even Miroku, who (despite his occasional groping and flirting) was very serious with his relationship with Sango, was taken with her. Of course that was short lived. Two smacks, three backhands, and four lumps on the head later the lecherous schoolboy had quickly changed his mind. An attractive girl that appeared to be shy with a quiet voice Kikyou had turned out to be very nice and even bubbly at times. At first, anyway. It wasn't until later on that the girl showed her true nature. The word bitch seemed to be made especially for her. She was cruel and vicious. She was like a female Naraku. (*) Not that Inuyasha ever saw it. No, she was the perfect girlfriend around him. It wasn't until she launched a vicious attack that landed Sango in the hospital with a bruised rib, a cracked kneecap, and a broken wrist that Inuyasha started to see the light. Sango shivered at the memory, praying it would go unnoticed by her boyfriend.
It didn't.
"What is it?"
"Nothing. Just bad memories."
Miroku wrapped Sango in a warm embrace as the couple watched Inuyasha slowly trudge towards them.
Just the mere memory of Kikyou's attack on Sango angered him. The attack had been made because the girl had been jealous. Pure and simple. Kikyou had assumed that because Sango was such a close friend with Inuyahsa that it meant that Sango wanted him for herself. ~Ridiclous.~ Miroku shook his head. The slight breeze that had been blowing shifted its course ever so slightly.
Inuyasha stopped suddenly. On the faintly blowing wind there was a scent…the scent of salty tears. Inuyasha frowned, the smell of tears was something that was engraved into his mind as a child, but what person would be crying near a park? Didn't one usually go to more quiet places to sob? As he pondered on why there was the scent of tears in the park Inuyasha noticed something else. Sango and Miroku had stopped walking. He looked at the two, nervously. Just one quick look at Sango's eyes, not to mention the protective embrace Miroku had her wrapped in told him all he needed to know. Inuyasha gulped. He hated getting caught thinking about Kikyou in front of his friends. It was so damn humiliating!
"You done yet, Inuyasha?" Miroku asked, there was the slightest bit of teasing in his voice.
Inuyasha started to nod and reply yes, but something stopped him. The scent! ~Argh! This is going to drive me crazy if I don't figure out what's going on.~
"Sango, Miroku go on ahead of me." He said gruffly.
They both raised their eyebrows.
"Why?"
"Because…I want to check on something!…And it doesn't have to do with Kikyou!"
"Okaay, Inuyasha." Sango said slowly. After all, what could it hurt? The Taiji-Ya was just around the corner.
"I mean it!!!!"
"Sure, we believe you." Miroku muttered sarcastically as they turned to leave.
Something told Inuyasha that they didn't believe him.
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Kagome tenderly touched her cheek; a nasty bruise was starting to form there. She just sat there, completely still, just in case they made another move against her.
Four girls stood before her, sneering, taunting. Daring her to make a move in her own defense. It was moments before one of them spoke.
"You know Kagome, you better learn your place or else. I'm shocked that actual thought Naraku could like YOU. I mean who would, you're the daughter of a whore."
Kagome slowly concentrated on the one who spoke.
Her long black hair was done up in a simple braid, her blue-gray eyes (ones that were very similar to Kagome's own) were narrowed in disgust. She wore a white midriff top and a short, snug red skirt. Tan, knee-high boots completed the outfit. The first that came to Kagome's mind was slut. The girl sent Kagome a death glare when their eyes met. She lifted her leg and kicked Kagome hard, in the stomach.
"Don't you dare look at me, you whore!"
Tears sprang to Kagome's eyes as she doubled over in pain.
"Come on Kikyou. Someone's coming."
A smug look crossed the girl's evil features.
"This was only a warning, remember that bitch. If I ever see you near Naraku again…There will be hell to pay." Kikyou tossed a small purple marble at Kagome, which bounced off of her skin (causing the girl to flinch in pain) and rolled into a pocket on her school uniform, unnoticed.
Kagome curled up into a ball on the ground, fresh tears streaming down her face, as Kikyou and her companions walked away.
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Inuyasha quickly ducked behind a nearby bush when Kikyou's voice reached him. Right now…he just didn't want to deal with her. He peered through the branches and watched Kikyou and her friends walk past, not even glancing in the direction of his bush. He couldn't help but notice that her style of clothing had changed. He waited until their voices faded before getting up and continuing in his search.
The smell was defiantly getting stronger. It was when he neared the playground, placed near the edge of the park, that he was able to discern where the salty scent of tears was coming from. He stopped slightly shocked from the sight that stood before him.
There on the ground was a girl, curled up into a quivering ball. His ears were barely able to distinguish the soft sobs that were being emitted from the girl's mouth. As he hesitantly stepped closer he was able to distinguish her outfit as a uniform from his school, but barely. The white shirt was covered in such dirt and grime that it was almost unrecognizable.
Inuyasha frowned. He knelt to touch the girl's arm, so to alert her of his presence. He hesitated when he noticed the bruises. Inuyasha grimaced. This girl…she looked just like Sango did when she was attacked by…
~Kikyou. Is she still attacking innocent girls out of pure jealousy?~
"Oi, daijobu?" Inuyasha gently touched the shoulder.
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Kagome flinched slightly as someone gently touched her shoulder. Unknowingly, this person had touched a rather large bruise. Her first instinct was to curl into an even tighter ball, in an attempt to ignore the person and the pain. However, this person's touch was gentle. Maybe he wanted to help her?
~Yeah right. Who would want to help me?~ Kagome thought before looking up.
Kagome shied away the moment she realized who it was. A young boy, about her age, peered down at her, concern evident in his amber eyes. His silver hair cascaded down his shoulders as he knelt down over her. Kagome tried hard not to react as the silky tresses tickled her bare skin. She stared at him for a few moments before averting her eyes. He was so handsome! But…why was he helping her?
"What did you come to make fun of me too?" She asked bitterly. "Did come to laugh at the pathetic girl that can't even take care of herself?"
Inuyasha was a little shocked and taken aback by the girl's reaction and her appearance. Her face was covered with dirt, the tears were evident. They continued to fall, and the dirt made it all that more easy to see. Her shirt was rumpled, and she clutched her middle as if she was in immense pain. All in all the girl looked pathetic, but somehow she looked familiar.
Inuyasha peered at her as he wracked his brain with where he might have seen here. Then it him. She was the girl from earlier! Naraku's girlfriend.
"Yo-you're Naraku's girlfriend."
Kagome laughed bitterly.
"Don't you mean whore?"
Inuyasha blinked, once again surprised at this girl's attitude. He was over here offering help, and this was her reaction? Something about it made his blood boil.
"Look, if you're aren't here to make fun of me than get out of the way."
Inuyasha just stared at Kagome, dumbfounded. Now more annoyed than scared Kagome struggled to push herself to her feet so that she could escape to the peace of home. She didn't get very far.
She succeeded in standing for about half a second before she nearly crumpled to the ground as immense pain shot through her body. Inuyasha was quick to catch her before she hit the dirt.
He slowly sank to his knees in an attempt to ease whatever pain this girl was feeling. The anger that had surged through him earlier was temporarily forgotten as it was replaced with concern.
"Oi, you shouldn't try to move."
"W-why do you care?"
Inuyasha was partially taken a back by the question. Why did he care? ~Is it because she, like me, has been hurt by Naraku?~ It would make since. Even without realizing it he had been worrying about her all day. Even without knowing who she was. ~Maybe I should take her to The Taiji-ya. At least from there we could get her some help.~ Inuyasha knew that Sango's mother had worked as an EMT before marrying her husband. Maybe she could help. Inuyasha gingerly wrapped his arm around her waist, trying to help her stand up, grimacing when the girl winced.
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Kagome managed to bite back a gasp when the boy tenderly wrapped an arm around her waist, but she couldn't stop wincing as pain coursed throughout her body when he touched the tender area.
~This boy. He…can't be trying to help me, can he?~
"Come on." Inuyasha said softly, keeping his grip around her waist firm but gentle. "I know a place where you can get some help."
Kagome gawked at Inuyasha a moment before realization hit her. This boy WAS trying to help her.
Inuyasha just stood there, frozen, an arm wrapped around her waist. The muscles in his arm were starting to get really stiff. He really wanted to move the arm, but he didn't dare. This girl's emotions appeared to be stretched thin as it was, and he was afraid that any sudden movement would cause her to snap.
Kagome could feel the boy go rigid next to her. Her lips briefly pulled up into a small smile before she could stop herself. He seemed to be genuinely concerned for her. Although she was still very cautious, Kagome was touched. A bit timid at first, she gripped his arm to steady her self. She closed her eyes and bit her lip as pain seared through her.
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Inuyasha looked at the girl in surprise when she gripped his arm. For some reason he hadn't expected this. Not after her initial reaction. He slowly led her out of the park and in the direction of The Taiji-ya.
"W-where are we going?"
"The Taiji-ya. It's a restaurant located near by. Have you heard of it?" Inuyasha asked as he mentally debated whether or not he should carry her or not. She looked like she was in a lot of pain. He decided against it in the end. Who knows what her reaction would be.
Kagome shook her head.
"No, I've never been to a restaurant before." She said, indifferently, ignoring the look of shock on Inuyasha's face.
"Why?"
"Couldn't afford it. We've always been pretty poor, and any money I've earned from working goes to helping Jii-chan pay the bills on our apartment and such."
Inuyasha didn't ask any more questions after that. For some reason he felt really guilty. He had always lived a rather comfortable life. He and Sesshoumaru rarely worked - maybe 12 hours a week tops -, but he decided it was unwise to bring it up. The two walked in silence the rest of the way to the restaurant; Kagome doing her best to ignore the dirty looks she was getting from the passerby.
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Description of Kikyou: It's not like Naraku needs a female version of himself. Just look at the anime! He wears eye shadow just like female Ranma.
A/N: Well, what do you think of chapter 2? Did it suck? Tell me, onegai!!! BTW - For all you Kikyou and Naraku fans just because I make these two out to be major jerks doesn't mean I totally hate them. (Ok, Naraku's a totally different story.) So don't stop readin' because of that. Onegai!!!! Okay, I know the way Inuyasha reacted was really OOC, but think about it. He has an actual family. Sesshoumaru isn't a major jerk. So the only traumatizing thing that happened to him was when he got beat up by Naraku. Also, I couldn't resist in keeping Inuyasha a hanyou! He's just so kawaii in that form. (Yes, my psychotic mind even thinks he's hot as a full youkai.)
I'm surprised this chapter came out so fast! Maybe chapter 3 will come out just as quick. To those of you that have read my other stories: I'm going back to them. After chapter 3, I'll finish chapter 4 & 5 of The Curse Of The Shikon No Tama. Then I'll go back to Looking Towards The Future. I'll defiantly finish Kouga vs. Inuyasha: The Fight For Ramen before I go back to school. Anyways, ja ne!!!! ^^
When I first started writing this story Houjou was going to take Naraku's place as head asshole, but I (wisely) decided against it.
`but somehow she looked familiar.' - How many of you thought he was going to think about Kikyou when you read that line, huh?