InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Velvet Rose ❯ Comfort ( Chapter 4 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Previously

“Mother?” Kagome rushed to her side and held her hand. Then she noticed something, a faint mark on the side of her neck.

Kagome ran her fingers along the abrasion gently, “Does this hurt?”

Her mother just flinched. After a few seconds, she felt back to sleep.

‘What in the world is going on?’

Her mother rolled on her back. She slept with her mouth hanging open. Her features look absolutely sapped. Every time she looked at her mother, her heart sank. Kagome had a good idea who it was but she did not want to make quick assumptions too soon. All that mattered to her now was her mother’s recovery. Kagome slowly stood up and left her room quietly.

For the past week, she wanted someone to confide in. Her friend did not even return to school since…

“Oh…” she groaned. She found herself stuck in class. It was another meaningless day at school. Anything that the teacher said sound like meaningless mumbles. Kagome could not help but keep her mind occupied on other things. If she thought about her mother, it would upset her even more. She wanted to cry but it would be humiliating to just do it in front of people. She needed a private place where she could feel safe for a while.

“Uh, excuse me. I have to go to the restroom.”

Her teacher nodded and continued with the lesson. Kagome stood up and quickly walked out of the room. The hallways were empty. She felt like she could not hold her sadness any longer. Warm tears began to run down her face. After she pushed through the bathroom doors, she hid herself in a stall and let herself cry piteously.

‘What did I do to deserve this…?’

Then she was certain. She had a good idea who did this.

‘I bet it was that Sesshomaru…I knew it was too good to be true. How can I be so stupid?! I promise never to fall for his little tricks again.’

By that time she calmed down, her eyes were both swollen and red. With one deep sniff, she wiped her face furiously with her sleeve. She motivated herself harshly to get herself together, for her mother’s sake.

The other students began to fill the hallways as soon as the last bell rung. Kagome remained in the bathroom until someone came in to wash their hands. Kagome came out of the stall and stopped in her tracks.

“Is that you?” she asked in a whisper. Her friend turned around and gave Kagome a weak smile. Her skin was deathly place and her eyes had dark bags around them. It looked like something had sucked every ounce of her life away from her, literally.

“Oh my goodness, what happened to you?” Kagome cupped her mouth and walked over to her.

“I’m just fine. I feel one hundred percent better. As a matter of fact, I feel perfect…” the girl answered in a haunting coo.

When Kagome held her friend’s hand, tears filled her eyes. She did not like the way her hands felt, they were almost skeletal. Her friend just stepped away from her and left the bathroom without even saying another word.

“Wait!” Kagome rushed out after her. It was no use, she was already gone. The long halls were clear once again.

“I didn’t even get the chance to…” Kagome sulkily leaned against one of the lockers. She buried her face in her hands and cried once again. As she rushed out the door, she passed a curious male hanyou who was leaning against the concrete walls.

“What the hell is wrong with you?” he scrunched up his nose.

“Oh shut up Inuyasha!!!” she sniffed.

He pulled out a handkerchief, “Here. Quit it with the waterworks, you’re upsetting me now.”

She was embarrassed with the mucus that was coming out of her nose. It was considerate for him to give her something to clean her face with. Normally, Inuyasha would just poke fun at her.

Kagome and Inuyasha were rivals ever since the beginning of the school year. She was first introduced to him with a spider in her shirt as some kind of prank. When she found out who it was, the both of them were involved in an argument that lasted almost about two hours. Since that day, Inuyasha has been pestering the girl ever since.

In between their series of bickering and quarreling, Kagome grew some kind of fondness to him. However, she did not want to admit it to Inuyasha because she was afraid of any static that may come from him. Until then, it would remain a secret.

“Not that it’s any of my business, but why are you crying?”

Kagome just wiped her eyes and more tears came, “Because, my mother…she’s very ill and I don’t know what to do…she refuses to go to the doctor.”

“What do you think is wrong with her?” he asked.

“I don’t know exactly but it’s really strange. She’s gotten so pale; she’s always cold even though it would be 90 degrees in her room alone. Then I’ve found a mark on the side of her neck…it wasn’t huge but it was red and swollen.”

Inuyasha bowed his head a bit and closed his eyes, “Is that so?” A glint came from his eyes as soon as he opened them again.

“Yes, I mean, the mark should have disappeared by now but it’s still there.” Kagome stepped closer to Inuyasha. Inuyasha just walked away slowly, “I see…” He looked straight ahead at absolutely nothing in particular.

“Where are you going?” she asked.

He shook his head as he quickened up his pace, “Nowhere in particular. Home…maybe…?”

“Well…wait…̶ 1;

Inuyasha paused and turned to look at her, “What is it?”

“I really don’t want to go home so soon. It’s too depressing every time I step into the door. Can I stay with you for a while?”

Inuyasha looked into her saddened eyes. She felt so alone. With a sigh, he agreed, “I guess…”

“Thank you…” she smiled gratefully. Then something unexpected happened. A pair of Kagome’s arms wrapped around his right arm for comfort.

“You’re really upset about this, aren’t you?” he asked with a sympathetic tone.

“Yes.”

Inuyasha wrapped his arm around her shoulders, “Let’s get going…”

Inuyasha led Kagome into his den where they both sat on his couch. They both talked for about a couple of hours. The interaction between them made her feel a whole lot better. Being able to get the worries off her shoulders is just what she needed. However, she did not bother to tell him about the encounters she had with the one Sesshomaru. Inuyasha would have thought she was crazy if he heard such a weird story from her.

Something in Inuyasha began to soften to the likes of her. It was not a good sign for him. Before things went any further, he stood up.

“Where are you going now?”

“Don’t worry about it…I’ll be right back…” Inuyasha walked upstairs.

“Okay…” Kagome laid down slowly across the sofa. It was warm and soft which made it easy for her to drift off to sleep. She waited for his return for about thirty minutes before she finally did fell asleep. That dream came back to her again, she tossed and moaned.

By that time, Inuyasha came back downstairs. He carefully observed the way she moved every time a good picture would play across her mind.

“Mother…” she sighed softly as she turned over. Inuyasha just watched on. One lonely tear came out of her eye. One of his fingers gently wiped it away.

‘Poor girl…she really has gone through a lot in such a short time…’

Carefully, he slid his arms underneath her body and picked her up. Unknowingly, she laid her head against his chest. Inuyasha blushed a deeply, “Uh…”

Once they reached his room, he slowly placed her on his bed. Kagome moved around to get more comfortable. The pillows felt so soft and warm. She could see herself being prone to the bed for about a couple of days. Her priorities became astray but only for a little while.

“Heh…” Inuyasha turned off the lights and left her alone.

Kagome finally convinced her to go to the hospital the day after she came home.

During the next year, her mother showed signs of recovery. She was able to go back to work again. As for Kagome’s friend, they have not spoken to each other since school finished. During the summer, Kagome would give her a call to see how she was doing. Her friend and her were engaged in a fifteen-minute conversation before she disappeared again.

Then it came time for Kagome’s senior year in high school. It was not that big of a deal, or so she thought. She has been working hard to keep her grade average to an A. The hard work paid off because she was accepted to some of the top universities in the country. Her mother was thrilled when she heard the news.

Kagome was still able to keep in touch with Inuyasha. They remained friends after all of this. Just when it seemed like everything was going good, peril would be just right around the corner. It would hit Kagome hard later on.

A couple of months after school began, Kagome was about to turn eighteen years old. Again, her mother wanted to plan a big party for her but Kagome declined. Kagome wanted to spend a nice quiet evening at home. In addition, her mother was showing signs that she was not feeling well again. Kagome was cautious than before. She did not leave her side like she almost did the last time. Kagome was still berating herself. How did Inuyasha convinced her to stay over at his place until the morning? Only one could imagine.

Though Inuyasha, Kagome can see that certain link between him and Sesshomaru. She could never forget the mysterious Sesshomaru. Through Inuyasha’s eyes, she could see him.

One night, while Kagome was out running some errands for her mother. Inuyasha rummaged through some of her belongings. He took a hair ribbon and her rose charm bracelet.

“It still should have her scent in it…” he mumbled. He found a nearby window and swiftly leaped out of it.