With Love

Chapter Six: Car Trouble

*Two weeks later*


The textbook sat on the bottom of the locker waiting. Kagome crinkled her nose as it went out of focus. A heavy sigh was contained, along with her thoughts. She didn’t want to think about it. The kiss made her hips flare every time she thought about it. Hiei hadn’t brought it up again so neither would she. She’d been given her winning cards on a silver platter but she was too scared to show her hand. She could see the lust when their eyes met. His eyes burned holes in her during class.


What confused her more was Sango. How come she hadn’t won yet? Botan was obvious, Koenma didn’t have a sex drive. If he did it had been slammed into park and was on the verge of going in reverse. While stealing glances towards the fire apparition Kagome had seen Kurama watching her friend. Sango was even going out of her way to be polite to the fox. He wasn’t being hateful anymore which was a good thing.


“There you are!” Inuyasha grimaced when she slammed the locker door shut. She still wasn’t happy to see him. When was she going to get over herself? “When are you going to stop avoiding me?”


“When are you going to stop bugging me?” Kagome looked up at the guy who’d been her first. Had she ever really loved him? All she felt now was sorrow and bitterness. If she felt any sympathy it fled seeing Kikyo hovering a few feet away. “What’s the matter, is she scared to leave your side? Scared you’re going to cheat on her like you did me?”


“Dammit Kagome, that was a mistake.” Inuyasha made a mental note to set Kikyo straight later. He already told the girl the sex was nice but he wanted Kagome back. It was nice to have a girl go down and suck him off but it compared nothing to being with Kagome.


“A mistake you seem to enjoy making.” Kagome tried to walk by him. She didn’t have time for his lies. At one time they might have meant something. Now it just all sounded like bullshit. If she was going to jump in bed with someone it’d be someone that made her feel good not like a pin cushion. A clawed hand grabbed her by the elbow. “Let me pass.”


“Thanks for waiting.” Yusuke grinned wide as the hanyou turned to him. “How’s it going Babe?” The miko stiffened only for a second when he draped his arm around her shoulders. Would she play along? He really hoped so, if only to piss the other man off. Beating his ass again wouldn’t be satisfying. One could only smack another around so many times before it became boring. Now if the hanyou wanted to start his shit again Yusuke would oblige him. If not him then Hiei would be up for it. “Was hoping I could walk you to your car. I can’t make our date later but I can call you when I get off work.”


“That’s fine.” Kagome almost laughed at Inuyasha’s enraged look. The inu only hated one other person more, that was Hiei. “I need to catch up on some sleep after last night.” The toushin took the book from her allowing her to slip an arm around his waist. Nice and lean, was that muscle? “Gotta run,” A thousand thanks went up as she found herself being led outside. The evening breeze was hinting at rain. They got a couple of stares but she smiled. Oh boy, rumors were going to fly. The arm holding her loosened as they reached her car. “Oh my, thank you.”


“Don’t mention it. I dislike that guy more than you.” Yusuke’s laughed at her appalled expression. It was the truth, Inuyasha thought too much of himself. Not to mention the guy was an idiot. Everyone knew he was with that Kikyo instead of Kagome. Looked to Yusuke the hanyou wanted it the other way around. Anything to put a burr in the guy’s ass. “Besides it was nice to see his face. Though you wound my pride. I’d like to think that if I’d went at you all night you wouldn’t be able to walk the next day much less get out of bed.”


“Yeah and I’d like to think that thirty years from now my tits will still be perky.” Kagome had to admit he had a nice laugh. It was rich and deep sending a shiver down her spine. “Look, I really appreciate the save Yusuke. I’ll have to buy you coffee or something as thanks. I’ve got to go.” She opened the door only to look back at him. “Try not to be a stranger. I promise if you say hi in the halls I won’t flip you off.”



“Kagome wait!” Sango dropped her purse as the ground tried to trip her. The blue chevy pulled out without pause. She could see her friend’s head bobbing to the music. “FUCK!” She fisted her hands and took a deep breath. ‘Count to three then break something.’ This wasn’t her day. Her car wouldn’t start and everyone she knew had fled for the day and her cell phone was dead. Her parents weren’t likely to be home either.


“Problems?” Yusuke eyed the seething girl. Naraku was right, she really did have a nice pair. Said pair heaved as she took a deep breath. The red tank top had spaghetti straps, she wasn’t wearing a bra either. The jeans hung low on her hips, damn. So Kurama was wrong. She hadn’t been hiding anything to be ashamed of. What was her name again? Sango?


“That’s putting it mildly. My phone is dead and my damn car won’t start. To top it all off I really want to hit something.” Her mouth twitched when he backed up. “Don’t worry I wasn’t referring to you.” Though a certain redhead would make a fine target right about now. “Got a phone?”


“Good because I’ve seen you fight. Since I try not to hit girls I’d be shit out of luck. Yeah, let me call someone first and see if we can’t get your car started.” The smile made her look softer. No wonder the fox wanted her. Yusuke dialed Kurama’s number. It was answered on the third ring. “Hey man, where you at?” Down the street, good. “Do me a favor, come back to the parking lot. Got a stranded chick here with a bad car.” No!? Yusuke gave her a reassuring smile. “Come on man, she’s really hot.”


“I don’t care.” Kurama snapped into the phone. He braked for the light in time. He didn’t care if she was hot. He didn’t want to think of females. He had a migraine and he was tense. Sexually frustrated was more the word. He’d went out with a hot chick last night, the sweet little blonde to be exact. As he thought she’d been willing to give in on the first date. He had a cute blonde rubbing his cock and his mind wanted to wander. His eyes had closed as he thought of another girl. Then his cock had reacted only to deflate when the blonde spoke. “You give her a ride, maybe you’ll get lucky.”


“Thanks man. I didn’t think you’d give me permission but okay.” Yusuke made sure to get close to the waiting girl. “He doesn’t think he can make it but I can see what I can do. If not I’ll be more than glad to give you a ride home Sango.” Yusuke laughed when the name was repeated in his ear. Thought so.


“Thanks,” Sango eyed the phone as he closed it. Didn’t he know how to say bye? No wonder he didn’t have many friends. She appreciated him sticking around though. Only two vehicles were left now. She assumed the old truck was his. They walked to her car in silence “I got in, tried to crank it but it refuses to turn over. Not sure what I did wrong, it hates me.”


“Get in and try it for me.” Yusuke watched her climb in. Nice ass too. He listened as she turned the ignition. Okay, it definitely wasn’t starting. He really wasn’t good at this. Mechanics was more in Kurama’s and Hiei’s range of talents. He’d give the fox five minutes before calling a garage and driving her home. “Can you pop the hood for me?” The hood clicked before she got out again. “Any trouble before today?”


“Not really. I mean it’s always been a piece of shit. Why don’t you do me a favor and blow it up? I got full coverage.” Sango placed her hands on her hips, she wasn’t joking! Didn’t stop him from laughing. She knew he could do it. He’d blown up the principle’s car his freshman year. Maybe after this blew up her father would get her something decent instead of cheap. His excuse was that she was still young and the car didn’t need to be high standards since she wouldn’t be keeping it that long. Hell no, Yusuke was going to take care of it for her. “Do your finger thing.”


“This one?” Yusuke extended his middle finger. That got her to laugh finally, good she was scaring him. The fox had his sympathy. “Shit forgot to let you say hi first.” She swung the purse at him, playfully swatting his stomach. “Dammit, what the hell do you have in there? They teach chicks to carry bricks or something? I stay and help and you’d actually abuse me. I knew there was a reason I stayed away from your group. Bunch of violent chicks.”


“I’ll show you violent, give me your finger.” Sango reached for his hand and he stepped back. “Give it here, I’ll do it if you won’t. I got insurance and we are alone. No one will know, it’ll be between you and me.” She reached for him again, “The damn thing needs to die. Fourth time it’s broken down this year.” He was laughing at her again. His face lit up and she pounced. Her fingers wrapped around his wrist and she had his arm in a tight lock. Where was the trigger? “How do you work this blasted thing?”


“Stop!” Yusuke couldn’t stop laughing as she jerked on his thumb. His arm went around her waist, “If you want to share a secret involving my finger I could think of something else we could do. I promise to keep the safety on if you let me.” He swung her away from his arm and flinched. Great timing! “Oops looks like he made it after all.”


“Pussy,” Sango moved away from him and stuck her tongue out. The car pulled to a stop and she groaned but made sure to turn and glare at the toushin. Of all the people he had to call he had to get Kurama? What was the fox going to do? Woo her car into starting? Which hole was he going to promise to poke it in? Yusuke was still laughing as Kurama got out of the car leaving it running. What was his problem? She wanted to wince as he sent her a scolding look. She hadn’t asked him to come.


“Make yourself useful Yusuke and get in. I have things to do.” Kurama glared at the toushin, he should have kept driving. Now that he was here he might as well look at her car. He wasn’t going to explain that he’d been tempted to run one of his best friends over seeing him holding the girl. The toushin was still grinning as he shrugged. He made a show of walking around Sango and looking down at her ass as he went to the open door. “Now Yusuke.”


“Fine,” Yusuke wanted to laugh his ass off at the fox’s snarl. The man had it bad and didn’t know it. He was tempted to remind the man he’d said he wasn’t coming, so what had changed his mind. The reason was standing still as he was told to try and turn it. The lights came on but still wouldn’t start. Kurama shouted from under the hood, what all was happening. “Well let’s see it has lights flashing. Oh my god, she listens to hard rock. My kind of girl.”


Kurama counted to ten and tried not to think about closing the hood on the toushin’s head. “Yusuke, keep the key turned please and get out.” Was that her he could smell? She was upwind and the breeze had her hair swirling in her face. She was looking at the engine with a frown. Did she have to pout like that? “I want to check something real quick, might take a few minutes.” The toushin got out holding a cd case.


“Can I borrow this?” Yusuke held up the disc to let her see which one he wanted. Would she let him borrow it, not like they were friends. He’d had a copy but it’d gotten broken one night when he’d stumbled in his room drunk. It was hell trying to find it again, he’d even looked online. “Please, if you do I’ll reconsider blowing up the car.”


“Blow it up with him still under the hood and I’ll do even better, I’ll burn a copy for you.” Sango giggled when Kurama jerked up smacking his head in the process. “I was just kidding.” She turned to Yusuke, “I’ll burn it for you while we wait since it is actually Kagome’s. She’ll be pissed if I lent it out without asking her first.”


“Deal!” Yusuke handed it to her as she strolled by. He watched her and placed his hands behind his head. Really nice ass on her, firm. A hiss escaped him as a fist hit him in the back. Kurama’s face was blank but Yusuke felt his kidney protest to the abuse. That was a low blow, even if he did deserve it. Hell, the fox had given him permission to try for it and even told him to go for it. “Damn it man.”


Sango smiled finding her bag on the floorboard. She’d have to recharge the battery when she got home. She hit the trunk button, her blank cd’s were back there along with art supplies. Why was Yusuke wincing? Not her problem, she went to the back of the car and searched. Only two were left in the case. Botan needed to stop helping herself. The girl had more burnt music cd’s than most radio stations. “It’ll take a few, mind if I use your phone while it burns?”


Yusuke nodded as the girl sat down on the pavement. She pulled out the small computer and he was tempted to join her. Anything to piss the fox off, his back smarted. To be on the safe side he sat between the three and dug out his phone. He’d yell at the man later for it. Not like they were a couple and he’d been ogling his friend’s girl. He should remind Kurama that he’d made sure that they all knew how much he disliked the sitting girl.


“Thanks again.” Sango slipped the disk in and waited for the program to load. Kurama had taken something from his own trunk. She had no idea what he was checking. So he was good at something besides getting girls into the sack. What else could he do with his hands? ‘Do not go there.’ She set the program up and set the laptop down. The phone had a naked chick as the wallpaper. “Cute, next time tell her to shave before she poses.”


“Why, do you?” Yusuke quirked a brow in question. He had no idea who the chick was. It had just looked nice so he’d used it. Was better than looking at a blank screen. The fox slammed something behind him, time to play. “Didn’t think you preppy chicks were into oral sex. So tell me do you shave? Tell me and I’ll reconsider letting you use my finger.”


“Heh, none of your damn business. If Kurama can fix it then I don’t need your finger. Besides if I want a finger for that I’ll ask him for use of his since he seems to be better with his hands.” Sango flipped the phone open, she had to call the school. They wanted her to do another piece to go with Kagome’s latest creation. She should kill the miko for painting so well. As long as they didn’t ask her to sculpture a nude Hiei once Kagome finished that newest project.


“Well, that was cold.” Yusuke smiled as the wind shifted. “Something wrong Kurama?” The man’s arousal was strong and funny as hell. The girl waved a hand in dismissal as she dialed a number. He hoped like hell it wasn’t a boyfriend or he would be paying for it later.


“Hey Karasu, it’s Sango.” She grinned at the excited greeting. Her bad mood was spent as the man started going on about their latest piece. Not many could remain angry once the man started talking. It was well known that their teacher was dating another male. It didn’t impede his talent in the least. “Thanks but I got to cancel. I’m having some car trouble, can you let Kagome know. She said she was coming in today. No, I don’t need you to rescue me though I do appreciate it. No, I actually got two hot and sweaty males helping me.” That earned her several choice names, “Yeah Yeah, I might be a bitch but you’re just jealous. I’ll call you later tonight, thanks hun.”


‘I’m dead.’ Yusuke could feel the animosity coming from the fox. His ass was cooked as soon as the girl was gone. Why the fuck did she have to smile like that? Why not hand the fox a shovel while she was at it? His fingers took the phone from her. “Boyfriend?” Please say no, or his other kidney was going to pay the price for forcing Kurama to listen to that conversation.


“No, not in this life time. That was my teacher and while he is very good looking, I’m afraid I’m not his type. He prefers his lover’s to have a brain located further south if you know what I mean.” Sango saw he did, the toushin turned red. Did he stop breathing? The disk was only ten percent done so she got up to see how the car was coming along. Yusuke’s phone rang, which saved her from apologizing. “How’s it going? Will I need to call a tow truck?”


“I’ll be right there.” Yusuke snapped his phone shut. “Hey, I got to run. Kurama can you give her a ride home?” He didn’t really have to go but he wasn’t stupid. Plus, he knew the fox would want to take the girl home anyways. This way his friend could save some face. As expected Kurama nodded while shoving his hands into the car. “Thanks, Sango can you give him the cd when you are done? Appreciate it, call me if you ever want to use my finger or if you need a ride.” He managed to get a wink off before making for his truck.


Sango felt her nerves pick up as the truck peeled out of the parking lot. He was a bad as Kagome. She tried to focus on anything but the man near her. Dammit, she was going to start fidgeting. They were alone, completely alone. Was his hair as soft as it looked? She was going to strangle Yusuke for doing this to her. Her eyes lingered on him as he shrugged off the coat. “I’m really sorry about this. If this is keeping you I can just call a garage and catch a cab home.”


“It’s fine but if you are in that big of a hurry, do whatever you want.” He snapped as he stood up and reached for the hood. Not like he was going to be able to fix it. He was sure he already knew what the problem was. Just what had her and Yusuke been doing when he pulled up? She was wanting to leave now that the toushin was gone. Had he interrupted something? He swore and started packing up his tools. “My phone is in the passenger seat if you want to call a cab. I can’t fix it, your alternator is gone. You’ll need to get it replaced, so we’ll need to have it towed to a shop.”


“It’s not that. I just heard you tell Yusuke that you had things to do. I really appreciate you coming by and sticking around. I just don’t want to keep you. I mean you came because Yusuke asked you and he just left you to deal with it. Sorry,” Now he’d done it, she hated apologizing. The computer beeped behind her giving her an excuse to move. Without bothering to shut down, she flipped it shut and stuffed it in her bag. She’d call a cab and call a tow truck when she got home. The cafeteria would still be open, she’d use a payphone.


Kurama swallowed the guilt as she slammed the car door. She had the large bag over her shoulder and ready to walk off. Did he want her to walk off mad? Not the first time she’d been pissed at him. “Wait, my plans can wait. You don’t need to call a cab. I’ll give you a ride home and make sure you get someone good to see to the car. You can put your bag in the backseat, the door is unlocked.” He grabbed his tool box and closed the hood. He watched her from the corner of his eye to see if she’d continue to walk off. Relief filled him as she reached for the handle.


Sango placed it on the backseat and tried to calm her racing heart. It was just a ride home and he was probably doing it because he felt guilty. She opened the passenger door and stopped. He was busy putting his tools in the trunk but there were folders in the seat. She wouldn’t sit on them or his phone. “Want me to put this stuff in the backseat?” She felt her heart stop as he walked around and she had to press herself into the door as he leaned in to grab his belongings. The phone was tossed into the glove box and he leaned further to place the folders into the back seat. Her eyes went to how the pants clung to his backside. “Nice.”


His hand paused at the single word. What was she referring to? She was blushing when he stood up. The pink tinge covered her cheeks, “What is?” The color deepened at the question. His hands came up, one rested on the roof the other on the door. He had her pinned against the door. Was she ogling him after openly flirting with Yusuke? Anger made his jaw clench and he turned to look her in the eyes. “Mind telling me what you and Yusuke were doing when I arrived? Looked pretty cozy for two people that don’t know each other.”


She could see the accusation in his eyes. He thought she was messing with one of his friends. What kind of person did he think she was? Unlike him she didn’t pick up total strangers to sleep with. Even if there had been something going on it was none of his business. He didn’t ask her permission before finding his latest piece of ass. “Actually I rigged my car so he’d help me. As you’ve pointed out I don’t warrant a second glance by the male species. Figured I’d get him to take me home then suck his dick, be guaranteed some action that way.” His jaw tightened and she stomped her foot, she should have just kept walking. “Why the fuck do you care anyways? Afraid I’m going to taint one of your friends?”


She knew she’d crossed the line as the green darkened, raging emotions swirled. Her breath caught in her throat at the heated look. The hand left the window to grab her neck. Her hands came up as he yanked her to him. She felt him hesitate for a second before his mouth came down. Stunned didn’t begin to describe how she felt. Amazement filled her at the harsh pressure of his mouth against her own. The kiss was brutal but sent a shiver of awareness down her back. Her eyes closed, his tongue lashed out trying to force it’s way inside.


He felt rather than heard her gasp and he tried to calm down. Her lips parted when he eased up. It was still firm but she relaxed against him. Her breath rushed over his tongue coaxing it to continue. Her lips were soft and incredibly smooth, he licked the bottom lip making her tremble. A jolt of pleasure curled in his stomach. She tasted sweet and warm, his hand tangled in her hair. His breath caught when she finally responded. Everything disappeared and his attention went on meeting the timid tongue trying to taste him. The hands trailed up his chest, to lock around his neck. He let go of her hair to wrap both hands around her waist. He wasn’t sure who moaned as her body pressed against his own.


Sango forgot her anger as he devoured her mouth. She let him, she didn’t want him to stop. Instead she pressed against him trying to get closer. She felt it everywhere, she was sure her knees had already given out. His arms were holding her up and she didn’t care. The tension mounted in her lower half as he plundered and probed. Heat flooded in her veins making her more bold. Her tongue clashed along his, licking the texture. A whimper lingered between them. Her world came to a crashing halt by the faded sound of a phone ringing.


Kurama was loath to pull away but the mood was broken. He swore and reached inside to dig out the phone. He answered as he stepped back to indicate that she was to get in. Once she was seated he closed the door and walked around to his side. He leaned against his door for several seconds as he spoke to his father. His breathing was still shallow as he entered the vehicle. She was putting on her seatbelt and he tossed the phone back inside. “Sorry about that.” Why did he feel like a stuttering virgin? It was just one simple kiss, one that still had him shaking. “I can get someone to pick the car up if you want. My friend owns a garage, he can probably fix it just for the price of the part.”


“Okay thanks,” She wanted to get in front of the car and ask him to run her over. Why was her heart still pounding? It was just a kiss, damn he was great at it. No wonder most girls gave in on the first date. If he got that far it’d be hard to turn him down if he had seduction in mind. She pushed her bangs from her eyes as the car started. Good thing she didn’t live far away. A long drive would be hell on her nerves. Would he say anything about it? Or pretend it hadn’t happened?


Kurama felt his nerves settling as he drove. She was looking out the window. Did she regret kissing him back? He couldn’t tell how she was reacting to it. He didn’t know how he felt about it. It was the last thing he wanted now. He didn’t have time to sort it out and too soon he was pulling down her road. Could he just let her get out the car without talking about it? Why wasn’t he thinking about how he could continue and sleep with her? He wanted to, wanted it too much. But he couldn’t look at her and see her that way, why? His body was speaking for himself, he wanted her. She pointed out which house was hers even though it wasn’t necessary. His car pulled into the driveway and he put it in park. Her hand was already reaching for the door. “Wait a minute, I want to ask you something. Would you like to go out Saturday night?”


The question rooted her to the spot. Had he just asked her out? Was he because now he thought he could score. Well he could, maybe, hell she didn’t know. She wanted to but she didn’t really want to be just another score. Then again it didn’t mean she had to give in either. She did want to go out with him. Shit, “I can’t.” She saw him stiffen at the declination. “Wait, I’m serious. I’d really like to but for the next couple of weekends I’ll be busy. Me and Kagome had some pieces sell at the auction and we were asked to work on several pieces for a client of Karasu’s. We’ll be going after school and on the weekends to work on it. It’s where I was headed to today. Let me rephrase this, I can’t this Saturday but if you are really asking me out then I’ll gladly accept when I get some free time.”


He should be angry at the relief that filled him. Her turning him down wasn’t that big of a deal. He smiled when she leaned towards him, going for his cheek. Not having it, he turned in order to meet her. The kiss was quick and light but left an impression. “Alright, I’ll take a rain check on it. I’ll call you later.” He felt it the minute she moved away and got out. She was grabbing her bag before he could make himself move. The doors closing had him watching her walk up the driveway. He didn’t leave until she was inside and out of view.

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