Unrequited Love

Disclaimer: I don’t own any characters from the Inuyasha series nor the song “How Long” by Hinder.

AN: By now most have probably figured out I like Hinder’s music. Guilty as charged. Anyway, their recent cd, Extreme Behavior, was what inspired me to write this. Thank you to all who have reviewed thus far. I’m happy you felt moved enough to let me know what you think. It is my goal to bring you enjoyable entertainment through words.

Chapter 6

Inuyasha stood at the metal and glass fencing watching the object of his affection as she danced disgustingly close to the man he hated most in life, Naraku Takudo. Sure they were married but she was the one who invited him to this celebration of their club’s anniversary. It was 4 years to this day that this club opened and a little over 4 years since that bastard stole his life. He watched with angry eyes as Naraku kissed Kikyo gently on the lips then whispered something that made her smile. How he wished that smile was directed at him. He hadn’t even seen her in person for since that incident in the bar almost two weeks ago. It hurt to watch them together but if he left now because of his jealousy then Naraku would know he won again. The bastard was doing it on purpose to get at him.

{why’d you go and break what’s already broken
I try to take a breath but I’m already choking}

Inuyasha didn’t understand what the point was for Kikyo to invite him knowing that he would have to watch them together. Was it her way of getting back at him for that night because he wouldn’t make Kagome leave? He didn’t know but suspected that was the reason. He wanted to be with Kikyo but at the same time, thinking about losing Kagome hurt just as much. He didn’t have the words to make Kikyo understand and it hurt to think she didn’t trust him enough to be faithful to her once they committed to each other.

{how long till this goes away}

On the other hand, he did try to do as she asked but once he looked into Kagome’s innocent eyes he just couldn’t do it. Deep down he was afraid he would never see her again if he let her go and that terrified him worse then never being with Kikyo. This whole emotional mess was stressing him to the max. It was so bad that sometimes he wouldn’t even wait till he left work before drinking at least a 6 pk. of beer in the hopes that his emotions would numb enough so he could tell Kagome the truth but once he saw her smile he just couldn’t bring himself to do it. She would hate him for sure if she found out the only reason he held her that night was because he had a fight with Kikyo. Kagome had stuck by him this whole time without knowing what went on. But even so, she still wouldn’t make love to him. She insisted it wouldn’t be right because he had made his choice to be with Kikyo and Kikyo wouldn’t appreciate him having sex with her.

{I try to remember to forget you
but I break down every time I do
its left me less than zero}

His golden gaze landed on the couple in the middle of the floor again and his blood began to rise. He watched as Naraku’s hands smoothed over the body that belong to him first. He was the first to claim her but being the spoiled brat Naraku was he just couldn’t stand for Inuyasha to have what he wanted so he got rid of him. At the same time he poisoned Kikyo’s love for him. He was trying so hard to prove to her that he could take care of her but no matter what he did, it didn’t seem to be enough for her. And now seeing them together in such a happy way made him feel even more worthless.

{beat down and bruised}
I can’t see him with you

It made no sense to him. Kikyo knew how he felt about Naraku but yet she insisted he come and prove that he wasn’t afraid to be in the same place as her husband. She insisted that it would show Naraku that they didn’t have anything to hide. But he couldn’t understand how come she acted like it shouldn’t affect him personally. Didn’t she know how much he loved her? His heart felt like it would burst at any moment.

{why’d you go and break what’s already broken
I try to take a breath but I’m already choking
cause everywhere I look I can see how you hold him
how long till this goes away
I can’t seem to get my heart over you}

Just watching her reminded him of all the times they held each other in much the same way. The warmth of her lips on his. How silky soft her skin was. Most of all the heated moments when they made love. It made him sick to watch that monster put his slimy paws all over her like that. He hated seeing them together.

{cause you creep into everything I do
and now I’m dyin to know how he’s touchin you
I can’t see him with you}

Worse yet it seemed like Kikyo didn’t care how much he suffered. That hurt most of all. She would look at him with sultry eyes that called to him but then turn and kiss that bastard as if her life depended on it pulling his heart deeper into depression.

{why’d you go and break what’s already broken
I try to take a breath but I’m already choking
cause everywhere I look I can see how you hold him
how long till this goes away
how long till this goes away}

To top it all off, when he arrived at the club tonight she insisted that she invited him so that they all could be friends again like old times. Friends? Where the hell did that come from? She insisted that he misunderstood her intentions by calling him when he asked her about it in private later. He was shocked beyond words and could only walk away as he showed her his feelings on the matter with his middle finger.

{she said she wants to be friends
I took a big step back
she said
she said
she said she’s sorry
with one finger
I said fuck that}

He had to smile inwardly. It shouldn’t matter so much to him. It wasn’t like she hadn’t pulled this shit before. Kikyo was the queen of cover up after all. She lied so much he wondered if she even knew what was real anymore. Some things never changed. Even in high school she pretended to be Naraku’s girlfriend because it made her popular while she would come running to him when no one was looking.

{I can tell your lyin when your lips move
cause of one lie its not me its you}

Regardless it still hurt enough to tear at his heart to a point he wanted to hit something or someone. Mostly her arrogant prick of a husband. But he wouldn’t do that. It would only end up getting him thrown back in jail on assault charges. He was helpless to do anything about it. Still seeing them together hurt more then anything. It was like she betrayed him for money. That thought burned pin points through him like hot irons killing him slowly.

{its left me less than zero
beat down and bruised
I cant see him with you
why’d you go and break what’s already broken
I try to take a breath but I’m already choking
cause everywhere I look I can see how you hold him
how long til this goes away}

He shook his head again after shooting down all his drink letting it heat his blood. Perhaps he should show them just what their actions did to him. After all, she had been right before, he wasn’t the same person she knew before. Prison changes you. If you don’t want to end up someone’s bitch then you learn to put out more then they can take. That is the only way to survive.

{why’d you go and break what’s already broken
I try to take a breath but I’m already choking
cause everywhere I look I can see how you hold him
how long till this goes away
how long til this goes away}

Her whole attitude had been bull shit from the start so now it was time to teach her a thing or two. He didn’t need to fawn after her. She wasn’t all she thought she was. He knew someone who was much more sweet to taste anyway and he was the only one to pick from her vines as of yet. If he had his way, it would stay that way. In a predatory manner his golden eyes began looking through the crowd for his angel of mercy. His gaze passed over the object of his obsession carelessly as he hardened his heart to grow colder toward the woman he once loved whole heartily.

{she said she wants to be friends
I took a big step back
she said
she said
she said she’s sorry}

Well Kikyo could take her apology and her attitude and stick them up her husband’s ass for all he cared. He had better things to do. He smiled to himself as his eyes finally landed on the dark haired beauty standing not too far away next to Miroku and her friend, Sango. He glanced once more toward the ‘happy couple’ and smirked. Two could play at this game.

{with one finger
with one finger
I said fuck that}

Purposefully he walked over to stand behind Kagome snaking his arms around her waist earning a small ‘eep’. He chuckled lightly and kissed her cheek. “You ready to dance yet or do I have to pour a bottle of vodka down your throat.” He snickered at her frown.

“Don’t be so pushy.” She wrinkled her nose at him.

“Oh but you love me anyway.” He nudged her face with his nose playfully.

“Maybe so but you should be nicer. You might get better results that way.” She replied defiantly. His arms tightened around her pulling her closer to his chest.

“Mmm.... that sounds promising.” He buried his nose in her long hair to inhale her sweet scent. He loved the way she smelled. Sometimes it was all he could find to calm his frazzled nerves. She giggled and placed a hand on his head.

“In your dreams babe.” She ran her fingers through his hair holding back a moan when he nibbled on her ear lobe.
“Oh I have lots of dreams sweetness and they all start the same.” He murmured still engrossed with nipping her ear.

“Hmmm...and what would that be?” She asked in a voice deeper then before. He smiled inwardly.

“A dance.” He said and suddenly pulled away tugging on her hand to lead her out on the dance floor as the music changed into something with more of a grinding beat. Kagome quickly handed her drink to Sango and followed albeit reluctantly laughing as she went. He spun her around a few times making her short skirt flare out slightly revealing her slender firm thighs then it whipped around her shapely long legs before settling her in front of him with her back to his chest as they began to sway to the music. His hand rested on her hip loosely but the other held her firmly enough on her stomach so she couldn’t step forward away from him. She was a bit stiff so he lowered his head to her ear and nipped it. “Just relax love. Let the music flow through you like a reed in the wind. I know you can do it. I’ve seen it.” He whispered lowly kissing the exposed skin of her neck just under her ear.

“Mmm...so you’re admitting to being a stalker.” She said jokingly holding back her nervousness at being this close to him after so long. He smiled against her skin.


“Only for you. All others are a waste of time.” He smoothed his hand up the silky material of her short black dress to the curve of her waist then back down to her hip earning a small moan from her. Her firm round bottom pushed tighter against his groin earning a groan from him as she ground harder into him. “God you feel good.” He hissed holding back a shiver when she ran her hand seductively up his arm then back down so that her hand ended up on his hip pulling him into her butt. Her eyes slid shut as his lips kissed along the bare skin of her shoulder making the small spaghetti strap fall loosely to her upper arm. Her resistance finally broke making she moan and tilt her head to the side giving him more access which he gladly took. He turned her in his grasp slipping his leg between hers while placing kisses along her collar bone until he reached just above her ample cleavage. With a devilish smirk he nipped the top of her breast lightly making her moan then soothed it with his tongue before continuing his kisses up her neck to her chin. Finally he claimed her mouth with a heated kiss filled with the passion he held trapped in his heart.

Her slender arms wrapped around his neck returning his kiss with passion of her own. His heart ached and yearned for her to be one with him again. After what seemed like several minutes he ended the kiss leaving them both panting. He rested his forehead against hers as he stared at her in wonder. Her half hooded eyes sparkled with lust while her swollen lips called to him to kiss her again. The bulge in his pants was so tight he felt like he would explode from desire. No one ever made him hard like this so fast but yet this mere slip of a girl could control his lust like she was simply turning on or off a light switch. He couldn’t take much more of this torture. He wanted to be inside her once again. To show her how much he needed her to be with him. Or perhaps to remind himself what it felt like to feel loved. “You have no idea how much I need you.” He mumbled as he nibbled on her bottom lip. He knew his reasons were shallow and that every word he spoke would end up hurting her. But at the moment he didn’t care as he bent down to capture her lips again.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

“Who is that enchanting creature that is wrapped around Inuyasha?” Naraku asked Kikyo as his dark eyes ran over the girl’s luscious body heatedly. Kikyo looked over and frowned.

“That would be his slut of a room mate as he calls her.” Kikyo replied with disgust in her voice.

“Does that make you jealous my dear?” Naraku chuckled at the almost scared look in Kikyo’s eyes. He wasn’t stupid. He knew she was having an affair with that biker trash but as long as she didn’t make it a public thing he couldn’t really give a shit. On a personal note, he had his share of mistresses over the 4 years they’ve been married that she didn’t know about so, as long as she kept it low key he didn’t care. Besides he only married her for the money she inherited from her grandmother which he now had. He knew she liked having money too much to risk a nasty divorce so he wasn’t even worried about her leaving him.

“N...n....no. Why would you ask such a thing?” She glared back at him.
“No particular reason. So you’re telling me that enticing little nymph is the girl he rooms with?” Naraku asked holding back the laughter he wanted to let loose because of her nervousness. She blinked and looked over at them with narrowed eyes. If he worked this right, he might be able to use Kikyo’s jealousy to get yet another woman away from that half breed bastard.

“Room mate? I doubt that from the way they are dancing but he says they are nothing but friends.” She frowned and stared at Kagome hatefully. “I suppose you want to fuck her too.” She hissed and turned away. He did laugh this time.

“Well now that you mention it, she does look totally fuckable.” He chuckled as her red lips frowned even more.

“Figures.” She snapped back. He laughed at her making her even more angry.

“Does that make you uncomfortable Kikyo?” He cooed into her ear. “It should. She looks innocent enough to satisfy the most devious of wolves don’t you think?” He sneered and pulled her closer when she tried to walk away from him. “I think it makes a lot of women uncomfortable to see a delightfully sinful body like that dancing around their men. And poor Inuyasha, how do you think he feels? I think we should do something about it.” He smiled when Kikyo looked at him with curious eyes. “I’ll distract her while you talk to Inuyasha about the car problems you have. Take a few extra minutes and let him know how distracting that girl is.” Naraku said slickly then stepped away from her with her hand in his as he walked calmly over to the couple.

Walking up behind Inuyasha just as he was bending down to kiss the little vixen, Naraku tapped him on the shoulder. The silver haired man turned with a frown at being interrupted. “My wife wanted to speak to you about her car before you leave tonight.” Naraku said with a smile. He looked at Kagome then back at Inuyasha with a smirk. “From the looks of it, that won’t be too long from now.” He added catching Inuyasha off guard. “By the way, Inuyasha, do introduce me to your delectable little friend.” His dark eyes ran up and down Kagome’s body appreciatively making Inuyasha frown. Kagome blinked the haze from her mind and stared at the dark haired man with chilling predatory eyes. She shivered and stepped behind Inuyasha as the man looked her up and down as if taking her clothes off. Her small hand slipped into Inuyasha’s grasping it tightly hoping he would get the idea she didn’t feel right about this. Inuyasha squeezed her hand back making her feel better.

“Um.... well yeah. Naraku this is Kagome, my room mate.” Inuyasha didn’t see the frown that settled on Kagome’s lips at his statement but Naraku didn’t miss it. “Let’s go over to the table and talk about your car problems.” He offered and took a step forward. Naraku placed a hand on his shoulder stopping him.

“I believe Kikyo wanted to talk to you about it where there wasn’t any noise so there isn’t any misunderstandings. One of the back VIP rooms would do nicely.” Naraku offered looking at Kikyo to back him up. She simply nodded and looked away. “Kikyo take Inuyasha back to one of those rooms and tell him all about the noise you said you heard. I’m sure he’ll have a better understanding then I would.” Naraku said then shifted his gaze back to Kagome. “I’ll stay here and entertain his little friend until your return.” He smiled at her wolfishly. Kikyo stepped forward somewhat stiffly taking Inuyasha’s free hand in hers as Naraku reached for Kagome’s hand that was in Inuyasha’s.

“Come with me.” Kikyo said blandly but he held fast, his eyes were focused on Kagome’s forlorn expression. ‘So the little whore thinks she can keep him here? Not likely.’ Kikyo fumed in her mind as the emotion drained from her face.” Inuyasha?” She asked timidly. He turned to look at her and she smiled weakly. “I really need to talk to you about this. I haven’t had any time and well...I need my car to get around. You promised to help me if I needed it so I thought tonight would be a good time. It will only take a few minutes.” She looked up at him pleadingly. Her soft fingers smoothed over the top of his hand that was in her grasp. His golden eyes softened watching her chew on her lips and the lost look in her eyes.

“Oh...well...ok.” He said letting go of Kagome’s hand. Kagome looked down at her hand that was now feeling the coolness of losing his warm grasp. Her eyes shimmered with building tears that she fought to contain. She kept telling herself that she knew he would do something like this. Nothing had changed. It was all a build up because he wanted to get laid. She watched helplessly as Kikyo pulled him through the crowd until they disappeared. Then she felt a large hand take the one Inuyasha held just a moment ago. She turned to look into the handsome face of Kikyo’s husband, Naraku.

“Well my dear, I don’t think we have been properly introduced.” The dark haired man’s voice rang clearly in her ears. She looked at him almost horrified. “My don’t you look like a deer caught in car lights.” He chuckled lowly as he brought her trembling hand up to his lips kissing the back of it. “Naraku Takudo at your service my beautiful flower. Now don’t be shy my dear. I saw how you dance and wouldn’t mind getting a taste of that myself.” He pulled on her hand making her stumble forward into his arms.

“I...I...really...need to get...back to my friends.” Kagome stammered placing her hands on his chest between them.

“Oh but I promised to take care of you until they returned.” He cooed and leaned in closer then Kagome was comfortable with. He sniffed along her neck and groaned inwardly. “You smell devine my dear.” His hot breath washed over her bare skin making her shiver gain but not from excitement. He smiled slightly and glanced up at her from the corner of his eye. “Are you cold? You’re shivering like a leaf.” He wrapped a possessive arm around her waist pulling her as close as he could until she began to resist. “Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of you until Inuyasha returns.” His eyes looked toward the back rooms to make sure there was no sign of Inuyasha or his wife then he looked back down at Kagome. “It is a little cool in here.” Kagome almost blanched at his remark. It had to be at least 90 degrees with all the bodies around them. “Lets go up to my office. It will be warmer up there and more private. We can spend some time getting to know each other better.” He smirked evilly at her then turned his eyes back toward his destination. His arm went around her waist as he forced her to walk along side of him as he cut through the crowd. Kagome watched in horror as the steps that led to somewhere above got closer and closer. She couldn’t say anything. It was like her throat froze in understanding what he meant by ‘getting to know each other’. Instinctively she tried to pull away but his arm pulled her tighter against his side. Just as they approached the steps she heard a familiar voice calling her name.

“Kagome, there you are.” Sango’s relieved voice filled her ears. “We’re ready to go. Where’s Inuyasha?” She asked jovially. Naraku looked at Sango dryly.

“ Inuyasha had to take care of business. I’ll make sure ‘Kagome’ gets home safely.” He muttered but Sango grabbed Kagome’s arm and pulled her free of his grasp.

“Oh that is very kind of you but she works for me and I have to make sure she gets to work on time. Thank you for the kind offer.” Sango said with a bright smile pushing Kagome behind her toward the fast approaching Miroku. He in turn stepped in front of the frightened girl.

“Yeah that’s right, work, work, work. No rest of the wicked or poor.” Miroku stepped up behind Sango and wrapped an arm around her waist. Naraku narrowed his eyes at the two then snorted in disgust.

“I see.” Naraku’s cold eyes fell on Kagome once more but she only stood there holding her arm with the opposite hand and staring at the floor. “Well I’ll be sure to let Inuyasha know that you have spirited his ‘room mate’ away.” He sneered emphasizing what she was introduced as making Kagome cringe. Without another word he stomped up the steps to where ever he had been going. Sango watched until he disappeared into the darkness before she turned angrily toward the young girl ready to yell at her for letting that creep touch her like that. But the tear streaks that ran down her porcelain face made her stop.

“Kagome?” Sango wrapped her arms around the shivering girl. “What happened sweety?” She cooed trying to calm her down.

“I just want to leave.” Kagome said shaking her head.

“I think that is best.” Miroku scanned the club looking for Inuyasha but didn’t see him anywhere. He was pretty sure where he might find him but now wasn’t the time to think about it. “You take her home with you, I’ll wait to see if Inuyasha shows up.” He said as he walked them out to Sango’s car.

“You’ll tell me later about what is going on won’t you?” Sango asked. He nodded with a boyish smile making her smile back. Sango kissed him on the cheek thanking him for the date and the help then got in her car to drive them home. Miroku turned back toward the club sullenly. He knew what was going on but he didn’t think Sango would appreciate the web of deceit that poor innocent Kagome was involved in. He knew Kagome loved Inuyasha and he hoped that his stupid friend would see what she offered was better then anything Kikyo could. Unfortunately it seemed his hopes were for nothing. Once again his idiot friend had hurt the one person in his life that didn’t care who or what he was over Kikyo. The sad part was Kagome would forgive Inuyasha most of his stupidity without question. But this time might have turned her heart away from him. For Inuyasha’s sake, he hoped not.