InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Yin & Yang ❯ chapter 6 ( Chapter 6 )

Chapter 6: By KawaiiChica

I think I just drank something from the sewage."

Kagome moaned, dropping her head onto her raised knees on her chair, her eyes still sensitive to the light. Whatever Kouga had given her had to be the most vile mixture in all of Tokyo.

"You need to get up and moving, it'll help you feel better much faster." Kouga frowned at the young girl, feeling both the need to soothe her, and tear something apart after the way he'd found them minutes before.

She still wore the stupid looking boxers, a paper clip holding them tighter around her on one side. Wearing one of his sweatshirts too, she sat miserably at the desk, not making a sound while the others drank their own glasses of Kouga's concoction.

Miroku had pulled on some pants, Inuyasha had buttoned his jeans, and Hojo sat in his corner still, snoozing away again.

"So do I even need to ask what happened last night?" Kouga glared at the two guys, their replies cut off by a small whimper from behind him.

Turning their focus to the desk, Inuyasha and Miroku winced, guilt flooding them when a soft sob echoed in the room. Kagome's shoulders shook and her hands tightened around her legs as she tried to stop her tears. Feeling a pair of hands come to rest on her shoulders, and hearing someone kneel beside her, she looked up into Kouga's troubled eyes and sniffled.

"I don't know."

"You don't know what happened?"

Kagome shook her head, "I remember being given some American tea and then I was really happy and someone kissed me..."

"Any idea who that was?" Kouga turned to the others.

"No clue," Inuyasha admitted, "Last I remember, I was making out with a girl in the hallway, we came into the room and..."

"I kissed someone last night," Miroku agreed, "I also remember doing a little more than that."

"Hojo's out of the question, even drunk he couldn't get a girl. But those are definitely Miroku's boxers," Inuyasha pointed to the black material peeking out from the sweatshirt. "I mean, how many guys do you think have a pair of those ridiculous things?"

"I don't exactly think I slept with anyone," Kagome whispered, so softly they barely heard. "I would be sore right?"

Blushing, she bit her lower lip while they pondered that.

"Most women do feel some discomfort the day after," Miroku sighed, rubbing his eyes and lying back on the bed. "But not all women, lord what a mess!"

"You can say that again!" Kouga snapped, "Do you have any idea how serious this is? Kagome is here thanks to that scholarship she was given, can you imagine what could happen if Sesshomaru hears about this?"

"Sesshomaru!" Kagome jumped up, only to be caught by Kouga when she nearly fell to the ground. "Ohh... make the room stop spinning, please?"

Moving quickly, Kouga lay her down on the bed, Miroku went into the bathroom to get a cold towel, and Inuyasha tucked the blankets around her. Once she was settled with the cool cloth covering her eyes, they waited for her to fall back asleep before leaving the room.

"I swear you guys are so damned stupid sometimes, how could you?" Kouga paced the hall,

"That girl was an innocent when she got here, you knew that!"

"They're all innocent!" Inuyasha snapped, "Ayame was innocent when she got here last semester too, but you had no problems teaching her a few lessons!"

Slamming his hand into Inuyasha's throat, Kouga held him against the wall for a brief second, "Kagome is not the same! Ayame's a spoiled little rich girl who doesn't have to worry about getting booted out."

"Of course, like you're not here on a free ride too?" Miroku asked, leaning against the wall and nodding to a giggling young lady who winked as she passed by.

"That's not the point here! The point is that Kagome is under the very careful watch of a certain staff member that you do not want to mess with. If Sesshomaru hears that she's out partying and sleeping around, she'll lose her scholarship, which means she'll lose her classes, and basically the chance of a lifetime."

"Sleeping around," Kagome stepped out of the room then, leaning against the doorway. "The last girl I heard mentioned like that became the school's skank."

Sinking down along the wall, she bit her lip and looked up at the three guys surrounding her. "I hadn't even been kissed before last night."

Wincing slightly again, both Inuyasha and Miroku slumped visibly while Kouga gave the girl a hug.

"You should be sleeping Kagome."

"I'd rather go back to my own room," she replied, "But I don't know where my clothes are. That room's a mess."

"I have some sweats you can borrow," hurrying in to find a pair that no longer fit him, Miroku came back a few minutes later, handing them over.

Taking the offered clothes, Kagome headed over to the bathrooms, which were thankfully not far down the hallway. While she changed, the guys waited in the room again, Inuyasha pulling on a shirt and Miroku fixing his tumbled hair. Hojo snoozed on, oblivious to the world or the fact that he was sprawled out on someone else's floor.

Coming back moments later, Kagome handed Miroku his shorts, leaning on Kouga as he guided her to the elevators. It wasn't far to her own dorm building and they walked in silence, hands holding tightly to the other's.

Picturing again the horrified expression on his features when he'd found them, Kagome stopped before they reached her room and gulped. Oddly they both seemed to have the same idea at that moment, speaking at the same time.

"I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry."

Chuckling a bit awkwardly, Kouga sighed and pulled her close for a hug. "You have nothing to be sorry for Kagome, whoever gave you that drink should be sorry. Anyone who knows you would know that you'd never drunk before, someone should have been watching more carefully."

"I'm not a baby Kouga, I should have been more responsible," Kagome closed her eyes and snuggled closer, savoring the warmth of his body and the musky smell that was purely his. Both surrounded her, giving a sense of security and protection that she'd felt before - hundreds of years before, when this guy as a wolf prince had saved her from quite a few youkai.

"I've missed you Kouga," she whispered unthinkingly, sleep making her eyes heavy and her mind hazy.

Feeling her body loosening in his hold, Kouga held her tight, kissing her forehead when he felt her completely slip away.

"I've missed you too Kagome... a lot more than you know sweetheart..."

oooooOOOOOooooo

"Oh my god! Kagome!"

Cringing at the thought of having to smile and be as chipper as her friends, Kagome heard them rush close and prayed for patience.

"Hey guys, what's up?"

"Girl! You were so hot the other night!" Ayame grinned, "Kissing two guys in less than ten minutes? Getting three alone with you in one room? You are one party animal Kags! Who'd have thought you had it in you?"

"I don't, I was drunk," Kagome sighed, "And I don't remember a thing so let's not even talk about that night ok?"

"Sure," Eri agreed, "But tell me, is he as good a kisser as they say?"

Kagome frowned, "Who?"

"Your buddy Miroku of course!" her friends both replied.

"Yes, he is," Miroku spoke up from behind them, "As flattered as I am by your interest, alas, my eyes are set on one young lady whom I have some business to clear up with. Would you mind Kagome?"

"No," knowing they had better get things out in the open, she followed him out of the bookstore and back towards the dorms. "I don't think we should be heading that way."

"Inuyasha's in our dorm waiting to talk to you too," Miroku explained, "We have something to show you."

Gulping, Kagome followed along, taking a seat at the edge of the bed when they reached their room. Inuyasha was sitting against the headboard and gave her an uncertain wave when she came in.

"We found out that Shippo, a second-year directing student and our neighbor, was taping the party the other night. We borrowed his video and its cleared up some doubts, watch."

Pressing play on the control, Inuyasha and Miroku watched along with her as the figures on the screen moved. The cameraman was making his way down the darkened hallway, turning a corner and stopping in his tracks, zooming in on a certain couple.

Kagome saw herself wrapped around Miroku, one hand loosening his hair while the other clutched his arm. The hand connected to that arm was cupping her bottom, the other keeping her mouth slanted to his. Her left leg was up around his waist and the camera picked up on her soft mewl as he pushed close to her.

Following the couple as they stumbled into Miroku's room, Shippo had taken advantage that they'd left the door open, to catch the next few moments. Inuyasha lay sprawled on the bed, another girl having exited the room when the couple entered. Cursing loud enough to break apart the pair, he'd recognized Kagome, sitting up to pull her down beside him on the bed.

Grabbing a nearby beer, Miroku frowned, watching Inuyasha pull Kagome over him the way the other girl had been. She whispered his name, her voice soft and oh-so-sweet, and Inuyasha pulled her head down for an uncharacteristically tender kiss. Ruining the moment, Hojo stumbled past Shippo, knocking into Miroku and making the man's beer fall out of his hand.

Kagome jumped up off Inuyasha, Miroku cursed, slammed the door shut and the camera turned away, back to the party.

"But we still don't know if I slept with any of you," Kagome whispered, teary eyed again as she raked a hand through her hair.

"Don't cry Kagome," Inuyasha grasped her hand and tugged her back, relieved when she curled up to his side, head resting on his shoulder. "Would it be the end of the world if you had?"

"What?!" Kagome and Miroku both gawked, the former sitting up and sliding back a little, "Of course it would! Don't you think I'd like to remember my first time?! Not to mention the risks?! What if I get pregnant?!"

"We didn't find any used condoms," Miroku paled, "Kagome when you got home and showered, you didn't..."

"I'm not talking about this!" Kagome flushed, "I didn't even think to check ok?"

"Ok calm down, we'll figure something out," Miroku slipped an arm around her shoulders for comfort.

"Miroku I can't be pregnant! My whole family will be so disappointed, I'll be so disappointed!" Kagome turned her face into his chest, crying tears of fear and uncertainty.

Wrapping his arms around her, Miroku rocked the poor girl, tired from the nerve-wracking couple of days she'd had, until she drifted off in his arms. Motioning for Inuyasha to move, he gently lay her down on the bed and would have left if her hold on him hadn't been so tight.

"I can't get up," he whispered to Inuyasha, "You have class soon, go ahead and I'll stay here until she wakes up."

"And let you grope her in her sleep? As if we haven't done enough to the poor kid?!" Inuyasha huffed, sitting beside her head on the pillows, "I don't think so."

"Fine, stay if you want, as if I care," Miroku sighed, slipping onto the bed beside her. "As if I'd really grope her now."

"Wouldn't put it past you," Inuyasha shrugged, "Let's just not talk ok? We're obviously only going to argue."

Miroku felt her stir a little, turning so her back was to his front, legs curled in a spooning position. Hearing her sniffle in her sleep, he felt a wave of tenderness for the girl and gave her a soft kiss to her cheek. "Inuyasha what if she does get pregnant?"

"She won't."

"What if?"

Inuyasha looked down into her tear-stained face, his own features softening the tiniest bit, "We'll take care of her."

"If its yours? What will you do?" Miroku asked, hoping she wasn't and that it wouldn't be his friend's.

"Marry her I guess," Inuyasha shrugged, "Have to do it sometime, I wouldn't want my kid born a bastard and I wouldn't leave her on her own. Wouldn't you?"

"Of course I'd marry her," Miroku snapped, quieting down when she stirred a little. "But damnit, we're only twenty one, how old is she? Eighteen? That's awfully young to be married and with a child."

"Tell me about it"

Mulling over these thoughts and trying to remember what had happened, they both eventually fell asleep at some point during the warm afternoon. It was late and dark out when a very cold, very ominous voice woke the trio.

"I sincerely hope this is not becoming a habit with you three?"

oooooOOOOOooooo

"This shouldn't take long," the older man kept a cool demeanor, despite her obvious terror. The disapproving look in his eyes floored Kagome, making her wish she could just crawl under a rock and die. His whole aura oozed contempt and distaste.

She doubted if even Sesshomaru could keep his head up if the man looked at him like that. The worst part was that the demon lord had sent her to this man, as part of her punishment for her behavior, to find out if there would be lasting consequences.

"Its not like you're the first to get into this kind of mess, and every woman has to get checked out sometime no matter what." Nudging her towards the examination table, he heard Kagome gulp and rolled his eyes, "The straps are necessary to help keep your legs open. Wouldn't want them to try and close while I'm looking in there, I don't do any of that kinky stuff you kids like now a days."

"Oh god," Kagome took her seat and lay back, feeling the doctor to strap her legs in and lift up her thin gown.

"Don't forget to breathe kid. This won't take long, it'll feel a bit weird, maybe uncomfortable, but we'll be done in a second. Oh, and my fingers will probably be cold, this lubricant is pretty chilly."

Gritting her teeth during the awkward, extremely embarrassing examination, Kagome was only too eager to get dressed and away from the man who'd just been looking very directly into her most private area. Even thinking that she had slept with either of the guys hadn't made her feel as dirty as the experience made her feel. Swallowing back tears, she nodded as he explained that everything looked ok and that she was still untouched.

"Thank you," Kagome took the medical sheet confirming what he'd just told her with shaking hands, gave a sketchy bow, and all but ran out of the room.

Sesshomaru, Inuyasha and Miroku were in the waiting room outside and seeing the demon lord's stoic features sent the girl into a rage. How dare he demand this evaluation? Publicly humiliating her!

Stomping forward she, glared into his unflinching gaze, slamming the paper to his chest, heedless of the trouble she could get into. Tears of anger, hurt, and humiliation pooled in her eyes but she managed a mean glare despite them.

"There! I'm fine! He said I was still intact and there was nothing to worry about ok?" Wishing she could get through his cold mask, she slammed the paper into his chest again, ignoring the guys trying to calm her down.

"I hope you're satisfied Sesshomaru! I've just been through the most horrifying experience of my life! Do you have any idea how - how degrading that was? His gloved fingers were cold and slimy and he- he…"

Hearing the bell of the door opening, she turned her head and felt a tear slip from her eye. Pushing away from the man she'd been yelling at, she ran over and launched herself into the newcomer's arms.

"Kouga! It was so awful! That man looked at me like I was the worst kind of lowlife and I've never felt so dirty! He had to… to..."

"Shhh... I'm sorry Kagome, I had no idea this was happening," Kouga held the trembling girl in his arms, glaring daggers at the inuyoukai over her head.

Inuyasha and Miroku didn't dare speak or come near, it was partly their fault she'd been put through this too after all. When the doctor came out to speak to Sesshomaru, they realized he was as frightening and disapproving as she said.

"Please take me home Kouga! Get me out of here!" Kagome begged, clinging desperately to his chest.

"Of course, I'm parked right outside" leading the way out, Kouga ushered her to his car and buckled her in before taking his own seat. During the drive back, they said nothing, but she sat curled and trembling, taking comfort in the hand he kept running through her hair.

Reaching the dorm, she spent nearly an hour in a hot shower, coming out pink and fresh. Her skin was rosy and sweet smelling from the bath, and Kouga would have growled if he'd still been able. Thankful that she'd gotten her own room, they lay quietly on her bed, taking and giving silent comfort after the harrowing day.

Her phone rang and she let the machine answer, tensing when she heard Sesshomaru's voice. Seeing how obviously disturbing the day had been for her, he gave his formal regrets for her trouble and assured her no further questioning or punishment would be enforced. She glared at the machine, hating his emotionless voice, until she heard it. Towards the end of the message, his voice seemed to change a little and became rather strange as he apologized. He sounded like he meant it… almost like- he cared.

When the machine stopped recording, both she and Kouga relaxed again. Ordering some Chinese food from a nearby place that delivered, they turned on the tv and watched part of 'The Bodyguard' during which she fell asleep.

She woke up when her bed felt suddenly chilly, blinking into the darkness while a shadow tucked her into bed. Smiling sleepily up into the familiar blue eyes smiling down at her, she thanked him for staying and was rewarded with a hug and a kiss to her forehead.

"Anytime Kagome, you know I'm always there," Kouga whispered, leaned down to nuzzle her cheek, and pressed a kiss there before moving away. "Now I have to get out of here, you get some rest ok?"

"Okay," yawning, she vaguely heard him lock and close the door before grabbing the pillow he'd been using and cuddling up around it.

"Hmm… smells like Kouga... he always was so good to me..."