With Love

Chapter Twenty-three: Assumptions

Kagome laughed as Yusuke slapped the fox in the arm. They were outside in the parking lot waiting for Sango and Botan to come out. The plan was for all of them to head out to get dinner. Those two were grabbing a few things from the teacher’s lounge. They had to get the ballots set up and a few more things decided. They were going with a typical prom setting, nothing special. Which meant the males would be required to wear a suit or tux. Today was the first of April, and Yusuke was having fun pulling pranks. He just thought he was cute telling Hiei that he’d slept with her. The fire apparition had glared but didn’t comment. Then he’d turned to Kurama telling the fox that he shouldn’t laugh. When had the two gotten in a fight over Sango? She’d have to ask the details later.


First, she’d thought of a way to find out how Hiei would feel about her problem. She’d done it and taken a test on Monday. It was positive and it was now Thursday, she’d yet to tell him. How could she and not feel the brunt of his anger? He’d be upset she knew this. The fox and toushin were discussing ways of pulling the best prank. Hiei was leaning against the car next to her. This was the perfect opportunity to test his reaction and if he flipped she could call it a prank. Just a way to see how he’d react to the news. Yusuke just brought up for Kurama to tell Sango that he was seeing someone else and call her on the April’s Fools joke. The fox didn’t like that idea. “I got you beat. Hiei, I’ve missed my period.”


“Excuse me!” Hiei turned to the miko. If she thought that was funny she was mistaken. The words sent a cold knot down his spine. There was nothing humorous at all about the comment. She knew how he felt about children. Not to mention they’d been having unprotected sex. True his friends sounded stupid trying to think of lies to tell but she had just pushed it too far. “You best hope you are joking.” Anger swelled in his chest as she smiled and the toushin started laughing.


“Oh that’s a good one Kagome. Oh my god, did you see the look on his face? That was priceless.” Yusuke grabbed his stomach as the muscles pinched. Rage had Hiei’s lips turned in a sneer, all that emotion directed towards the girl. “Oh come on Hiei, that was a good one.” Too damn good but funny as hell. One thing he liked about the miko, she had amazing wit. Shame Hiei couldn’t appreciate it. “Guess it’d be a bad time to tell you it’s mine.”


“You wish,” Kagome snapped at him. It was no longer funny and he was the only one still laughing. “It was a joke Hiei you can stop scowling now.” Please stop scowling before she could no longer resist the urge to go cry. That answered her question. Not so much what he’d said but the look in his eyes. A child was the last thing he wanted. He had been appalled and furious at the statement. He wouldn’t accept it, he wouldn’t want it. “Anyways Kurama, when did you and Yusuke fight over Sango?” Let’s get back to another subject so Hiei would stop his accusing look. The weight of it was making her squirm and feel like shit. Could she tell him now? Knowing how he’d react? But she’d have to tell him eventually. This wasn’t something she could hide forever.


“We won’t discuss that subject either. And I agree with her Hiei you can stop glaring. It was rather amusing. I think we all know you want kids about as much as I do. Now, what is taking those two so long?” Kurama glanced at his watch. They’d had over thirty minutes to grab what they needed. He was hungry and he hoped to be done with dinner in order to spend some time with Sango this evening. She’d be in art class tomorrow evening and all day Saturday. The next free evening they’d have would be Sunday. “Shall one of us go fetch them?”


“They’re coming now,” Kagome pointed towards the far doors of the building. She could make out Sango’s head and laughed as the other’s did the same. Botan was with her but the two weren’t alone. It was hysterical to see the jealousy on the red head’s face as they all recognized Miroku. It almost made her forget about the fury she’d seen on Hiei’s. The unwanted male was walking rather close to Sango. When had he arrived at the school? Was he still trying to score?


“Would you look at that? Did his hand just grab her ass?” Yusuke gawked as the girl spun to slug the man in the jaw. The lech stumbled back laughing at the blow. Him and Hiei both reached out as the fox took a step forward. “She’s handling it man.” It appeared as if she were trying anyways. Botan had quickened her steps leaving the glaring female with the chuckling man. They were still too far away so he couldn’t hear what was being said but his eyes narrowed seeing the man reach out again. This time the hand grabbed Sango’s own.


Sango felt the urge to vomit as he gazed into her eyes going for that dreamy look and failing. It might have looked cute to most other females but she wasn’t falling for it. She sighed as a thumb caressed her palm. Where was a cliff when she needed one? He wasn’t as persistent as Hojo but just as annoying. She’d allowed him to talk to her as they walked to the parking lot but now she was regretting the action. He wouldn’t think getting slugged was funny next time because she was going to aim for his crotch. An invitation to dinner, not in this life time. “Sorry but I can’t.”


“Why not? I know Kagome is blowing Hojo off and I really can’t blame her. There is nothing stopping me and you from having a good time is there? How long are you going to play hard to get? Say yes, we’ll have a real good time I promise. I know this perfect little spot on the beach. We can spread out a blanket, share a fine meal and then I could have dessert.” Miroku smiled seeing the frown leave her face. It was replaced by a look of confusion. Nothing to be confused about, he knew she was sexually active. He’d done some checking up and knew she got around also. So why was she acting all virtuous? They were both adults and he was positive they could share some awesome sex together.


“Excuse me?” What the fuck was he talking about? She had no desire to go out with him and she wasn’t playing anything. She wasn’t playing hard to get, she was hard to get! Did he think what he was doing to her palm felt sensual? It was aggravating her not seducing. So much for trying to be polite. Oh, she knew what he meant about dessert. As if she’d let him go anywhere near her goods. They hadn’t talked in a while so why did he think he could come pick her up out of the blue? Even if she were into cheating, it wouldn’t be for a quick fuck with him. She happened to care about Kurama a lot and now that she was with him she wasn’t giving him up. Said boyfriend was already making his way over towards them looking unhappy. Would he be upset with her for allowing the man to walk her out? She was just trying to be polite. “Look, I’m seeing someone so the answer has to be no.”


“Yes so I heard you were dating someone but it’s nothing serious. I got it on good authority that the relationship isn’t going to last and that you two aren’t committed. Besides we both know that doesn’t matter to you. Stop being so coy. I assure you making me work for it isn’t going to change the outcome.” He tightened his grip on her fingers. “How much clearer do I have to make this? I want to fuck you and I think you want the same. Let me pick you up tomorrow evening and I’ll give you something your pretty little boyfriend can’t. Besides I doubt you are getting it often since he spends half of his time spreading it around to others. He’s cheating so there should be nothing wrong with you finding extra entertainment as well.”


Unshed tears clouded her eyes, part from anger and denial. It wasn’t true, Kurama wasn’t cheating on her, she’d know. Plus what the fuck did he mean she wouldn’t care about being in a relationship? It had always mattered to her, even if she never slept with Jin she’d been faithful to him. She yanked her hand away and opened her mouth to demand just what he meant by that comment. Brown eyes widened as the man disappeared from view followed by a loud thump. He was on the pavement with Kurama on top of him. A fist slammed into the man’s nose as she focused on what was going on.


“Don’t,” Hiei grabbed the girl’s slender arm as she took a step forward. The others were still running over, he’d gotten here first as soon as the fox attacked. The fallen man had to be out of his mind. Boasting so loud about his intentions and accusations. It didn’t matter what Miroku thought he knew him and the fox both knew the girl had been pure. Blood slung as Kurama landed another blow to the man’s mouth. Served the male right for touching the girl and lying. Now Kurama would have to try to assure the girl that he wasn’t cheating.


Sango didn’t fight the hold keeping her back. Miroku managed to land his own blow taking Kurama across the jaw. They weren’t even trying to defend, just throwing punches. She almost felt sorry for Miroku as Kurama got in five to his one. Her questions were forgotten as Yusuke arrived and yelled at his friend. The fox had a handful of hair as he plowed a closed fist into Miroku’s face. While she’d had the urge to do the same her stomach felt queasy watching the blood spray from Kurama doing it.


“That’s enough.” Yusuke reached and yanked the thrashing fox off of his victim. That wasn’t even a fight it was a straight beating. “Stop he isn’t worth going to jail for. He’s had enough, I think he gets the point.” An elbow caught him in the ribs. Ouch, that one hurt. The other man was trying to roll over and get up. You could barely make out his face from the blood.


“Let me go,” Kurama pulled at the hands trying to confine him. His temper still hadn’t abated but he wasn’t going to attack again. The man was stumbling to his feet without help. The fingers loosened but the toushin didn’t move from behind him. The urge to kick the man was strong but he wouldn’t do it. The man was lucky he hadn’t done his first desire and struck him down. Lying about him was one thing but to straight out make assumptions about Sango had gone too far. He’d seen red hearing the man bluntly declare wanting to fuck the girl.


Kagome stood behind Hiei as he released Sango. Her friend went to Kurama’s side and ignoring the other male. She watched as he pulled Sango close using the bloody hand to wrap around her waist. That had been one hell of a show of jealousy. It was one emotion she hadn’t really seen from Hiei. How could Sango doubt that the man was serious about her?

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