InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ To Make A Wish ❯ Chapter 14

CHAPTER 14

 

Remi sat at her desk looking at the pile of history reports she needed to look over yet tonight. She knew most wouldn't be worth the paper they were written on. She picked up the top one and opened it up. One glance and she already knew this student did not do any of the research that was required. She rolled her eyes and set the report back onto the pile.

 

She picked up a picture of Yasha and Sesshomaru. She smiled thinking about how she had to force the two to sit next to one another on the couch. Neither was smiling, but that didn't matter to her, she had a picture of the two most important men in her life. Yasha, the man she loved with her whole heart and Sesshomaru, the brother she never had. Running her finger across Sesshomaru's image she wished she could see him with a smile on his face. She was so worried about him, she had tried talking to him after Yasha came home and told her all about him on the floor doing god knows what with Kagura, then finding out his new interest was witnessing it all.

 

She set the picture back on the desk and stood up. She just wanted to see how he was doing, she was worried damn it. She also wanted to get her hands around his neck for being dumb enough to drink booze with sleeping pills. She knew getting mad at him for being a fool wouldn't help, but that is a sister's right, to knock some sense into the block head. How could he fall for that woman's charms all over again? The woman was just evil.

Then to have his new love interest witnesses it all; damn, he was so screwed. She sat back down in her office chair and started rocking it back and forth. She needed to find out what this other woman was like. She hadn't seen Sesshomaru that happy in a long time, and she wanted to find out if there was anyway to get them back together. Smiling to herself she thought, “Again, it's a sister's right to make sure this woman is the one for him. But first I have to find out if Yasha even got her name. One way or another I will find her and get to know her. I'm not going to let Sesshomaru lose something that may be the best thing that ever happened to him” She was so caught up in her thoughts that when she felt a hand being placed on her shoulder, she yelped and nearly fell out of her chair.

 

“Babe, it's me; are you alright?” Yasha said bending over the back of the chair and wrapping his arms around her.

 

“I was just sitting here thinking, and I guess I didn't hear you come in.” She replied back turning her head and giving him a kiss on the cheek.

 

“I hope you we thinking about me.” He said standing up and turning her chair to face him.

 

“Well, to be honest, I was thinking about your brother. Did you get to see him today?” She said slumping her shoulders and looking at him with pleading eyes.

 

“No, I went to his apartment, but he didn't answer again.” He replied pulling her from the chair and pulling her into his arms.

 

“I'm worried about him, Yasha.” She said resting her head on his shoulder.

“I know, but he's got to have time to figure out what he's going to do next.” He replied giving her a squeeze.

 

Stepping away from him and grabbing on to his hands she said, “By any chance do you remember the other woman's name? I don't think you told me that night.”

 

“Remi, what do you have planned?” He said tilting his head to the right and giving her a little scowl.

 

“Now Yasha, I don't have anything planned. I'm just curious that is all.” She replied stepping closer and running her hands up his chest and wrapping them around his neck.

 

He kissed her on the nose and said, “Now I know you are up to something, love.”

 

Rolling her eyes and stepping away from him she said, “I just want to find out about this other woman; she made him happy. You have to admit neither of us has seen him that way in a long time and I want to see if this girl is really the reason. I know you remember, so just tell me please.”

 

He grabbed her around the waist and pulled her tight against him and said, “I know you are worried about him, and you'll do anything to make him happy, but be careful. This woman was very hurt when she walked out of that room and she may not want anything to do with him anymore.”

 

Resting her head on his shoulder she said, “I know, but I really think they could have had something special.”

 

“Her name is Kagome Higurashi.” He whispered into her ear.

 

“Thank you for telling me. I promise I'll be good.” She replied giving him a quick kiss on the lips.

 

He laughed and said, “Besides if I didn't tell you, you would have kept bothering me until I did.”

 

Pushing him away she said, “You think you know me so well.”

 

Grabbing her again and not giving her a chance to think he kissed her. Breaking from the kiss he said, “I do know you love. Now how do you think your going to find this woman?”

 

“Oh don't you worry about that, I have my ways. Besides, her name sounds familiar for some reason.” She replied with a smile and a sparkle in her eye.

 

“How about I get us some supper and you get started on those reports that are due?” He asked.

“That sounds great.” She said giving him a quick kiss and stepping away from him.

 

“Good, get to work and I'll come get you when it's ready.” He said and walked out of the room.

 

She sat back at her desk and once again grabbed the top report. But she couldn't help thinking, “Why does that name sound so familiar?”

 

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Kagome reached over to the end table to grab another Kleenex. “Why am I sitting here watching this movie when my own love life sucks?” She thought as she wiped her nose. She wrapped her favorite blue blanket a little tighter around herself and said “Sango isn't this the worst thing I can be doing right now?”

 

Sango turned to her smiled and replied, “No, it is one of the best you can do right now. You have the sappy movie, which will make you cry and the ice cream to make you feel better.”

 

Kagome dug herself into her corner of the couch and looked back at movie. “Well I think I have cried over men enough in the last few days, why didn't we pick out something that would make me laugh?” She said getting another scoop of chocolate chip ice cream.

 

“Because when we watch a movie we get the feeling anything is possible, sure all men suck at one point or another, but when it comes down to it there is one man out there just for us. Men are like that Kleenex box, we pick one out, find out he's not good enough and toss him aside. Sure we may empty a few boxes throughout our life, but we will come to a box that has that special one and we will treasure it always.” Sango said reaching over and patting Kagome on the knee.

 

“You know the thought if keeping a used Kleenex isn't that appealing.” Kagome said with a grin.

 

“You know what I meant.” Sango said reaching over and slapping her leg playfully.

 

“Ok, so what do I do about that Kleenex that doesn't want to stay in the trash?” Kagome asked turning towards Sango.

 

“You're talking about Kouga, right?” Sango asked.

 

“Yeah, I don't know what I'm going to do about him. He said he has changed.” Kagome said pulling her knees up to her chest and wrapping her arms around them.

 

“I don't trust him. But it can't hurt to talk to him. You just have to make darn sure you show him that you are now an independent woman. Don't give him the chance to try to dominate you. You be the one to pick the place to go and when its time to leave. You also don't want to lead him in the wrong direction. Treat him like you would any other close friend. You see a hot guy walking past, make sure you point it out. Also make sure you refer to him as your friend. By doing this you are letting him know that he will only be a friend and nothing more.” Sango replied with an evil grin.

 

“Your right, I know he's up to something. He just wants to control me all over again and I'm not that push over that I used to be. This year being without him has been the best. I love being able to go and not having to answer to anyone. I have learned what it's like to do things for myself and I will never let another man do it for me again.” She said standing from the couch.

 

“You go girl! Be proud of the things you have learned and just remember that I will be here if you need someone to talk to.” Sango replied gathering up the empty cartons of Ben & Jerry's.

 

“Thanks, Sango, for always being there for me. You have done so much for me this year and just saying thanks doesn't seem enough sometimes.” Kagome quietly replied.

 

“Think nothing of it, besides what are friends for?” Sango said walking over to Kagome and giving her a hug.

 

“Alright, enough mushy stuff, it's late, and we should get to bed. Besides I still expect my coffee ready when I wake up, and if you don't get some sleep, I may have to try making it myself, and you know what that's like.” Kagome said pushing Sango down the hall.

 

“God forbid, I want something I can drink in the morning not something you have to scoop!” Sango said giggling while walking into her room.

 

“Yeah, yeah, goodnight, Sango; see you in the morning.” Kagome replied with a small wave behind her back.

 

Kagome went back into the living room and picked up the blankets that were left on the couch and tossed them into a wicker basket for nights just like these. She picked up the Kleenexes that had missed the basket and sat on her side of the couch. She just sat looking at nothing in particular; she just sat and thought about the past few weeks. She thought about the way Sesshomaru carried her on his back with a smile on her face. Her smile turned into a frown when she thought about him with his so called wife. “I don't think I would call her a wife; she looked like more of a whore to me.” She quietly said to herself. “Oh, I have to stop this! I have to stop thinking about him. No matter what I think about the hussy, he's still married. It's over, and nothing is going to change it. I have to focus my thoughts on Kouga. What is he really thinking? Did he really get help for his anger? I really doubt it. Knowing him, he just pulled a name out of a phone book and said he was all better. No matter what I do, I have to be very careful tomorrow.” She thought to herself. She stood up turned off the lights and made her way to her bedroom. She crawled underneath the covers and drew the blankets over her head. She laid there for a few more minutes before her mind finally quieted down. Her last conscious thought was of Sesshomaru.

 

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Sesshomaru lay on the couching thinking about the past few days and everything that had happened. He thought he was in love with Kagura. But was it really love? When he met Kagura in college she was everything he thought a woman should be, self confident, beautiful, and her sex drive was nonstop. He thought she would be the perfect wife for him, always beautiful, always standing beside him. He knew now it wasn't really love he felt for her but lust. The only time everything was perfect for them was in the bedroom. His thoughts quickly carried over to Kagome. He was attracted to her because of her kind nature, and even though she led everyone to believe she could take care of herself, she made him feel as if he was needed. He thought about the way he felt when they had their first kiss on the train. He couldn't even compare the two women when it came to kissing, with Kagura it was lust driven, with Kagome it was as if he was home. He quickly sat up and ran his hands through his hair. “It took meeting Kagome to realize I have been such a fool when it comes to Kagura. I now know what it's like to really want someone with all my heart, and I screwed it up.” He yelled at himself.

 

Standing up, walking towards the window, and resting his head against the window pane, he thought. “Now how do I try and talk to her without her walking out on me? It's not like she's going to believe me thanks to Kagura.” Taking a deep breath and pushing himself off the window he walked over to the phone, he had one person that could possibly help him the only question is if she would. He dialed the phone quickly before he could talk himself out of it and hoped that she would answer and not Yasha.

 

“Hello” Remi said.

 

“Remi, I need your help. I screwed up, and I need some advice from a woman on how to fix this mess.” He quietly asked.

 

“Anything you need Sess, I'm there for you.” Remi replied with a smile on her face.

 

“Could you come over tomorrow night?” He questioned.

 

“Sure, I'll be over about 7 if that works for you.” Remi replied.

 

“Good, see you then, and Remi, thanks.” He said quietly and hung up.

 

He walked into his bedroom and got ready for bed. Before he crawled into bed he looked out the window and just happened to see a falling star. “Couldn't hurt to make a wish, right? Just let her listen to me.” He thought and crawled into bed dreaming of Kagome.