Animal Attractions

Chapter 9: Decisions and Revelations
Written by: KogasAngel

Important Author’s Note: It is with deep regret that we announce that two of our author’s, ShadyMinion and Psuedomonas, will no longer be contributing to the writing of Animal Attractions. They have found that their lives have taken a busy turn leaving little room to work on this story. Both Rinseternalsoul and KogasAngel will continue the story and we wish our friends the best of luck in their future endeavors.

***With the change in authors, there will be a change in the rating from R to NC-17. KogasAngel and Rinseternalsoul felt the need to let their hentai-ism flow free. May the lemons be juicy and plentiful! LOL!

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Kagome grinned as she drove away from the hospital. She had turned Sesshoumaru Yamada’s game around on him and had embarrassed him as well. What a bonus! She knew from the very first moment that the man needed to be taken down a peg, but never in a million years did she ever think that he would provide her with the ammunition to do it with.
She hummed all the way home and was startled to see Yumi sitting on her steps. Kagome knew that Yumi was in love with Houjo, and since they had not spoken for several weeks, Kagome assumed that Yumi was angry with her for how Houjo felt.
As she parked the car, Kagome saw Yumi stand up and brush off the skirt that she was wearing. Yumi looked tired and it was clear to Kagome that this was not just any ordinary social visit. Guess that phone call she wanted to make to Sango would have to wait.
Yumi waited for Kagome to approach her and then shot the young woman a wan smile. “Hi, Kagome. How are you?” She asked, her voice shaking. Never in her life would she have thought that she would be put in such a predicament.
“I’m fine, Yumi. How are you? Are you feeling alright?” Kagome asked, concern laced through her voice.
Yumi winced and then sighed. “Can we go inside, Kagome?” She asked. “I need to speak with you and I would prefer to do it in private.”
Nodding, Kagome unlocked her door and noticed that there was a note waiting for her, crammed between the doorjamb and doorknob. She grabbed the note and shoved it into her pocket, then stepped aside to allow Yumi entrance to her home.
Yumi felt the familiar stirrings of envy as she looked around. Kagome had done well for herself and it reflected in her belongings. Kagome had always been a go-getter. Hell, when they were in high school, Kagome was the one who had been popular, even though she never cared about such things. She, on the other hand, had to kiss ass and beg for people to notice her. Houjo would never have given her a second glance had it not been for Kagome.
Kagome shifted uncomfortably and then lifted an eyebrow. She knew that Yumi, at times, resented her. It was clear in her attitude. But, nothing could have prepared her for what was about to come.
This was going to hurt. She knew it would, but she had to get Kagome away from Houjo before something serious happened. Houjo was obsessed and because of it, he was not thinking clearly. So, this was for the good of everyone.
“Kagome, I want you to stay the hell away from my boyfriend.” Yumi spat, her eyes flashing in anger as she turned on her dear friend.
Kagome paled and shook her head slowly. “Yumi, there is nothing going on between me and Houjo, I promise.” She said.
“I don’t believe you. I think that you are stringing Houjo along until something better comes along, someone like that man you were with at the club. Well, you can keep your hooks into him, because Houjo is mine. I mean it, Kagome. Stay the hell away or else.” Yumi threatened, her voice dropping and her hands clenching at her sides.
Kagome stepped back, her eyes wide. Never before had Yumi shown such hatred towards her. She was about to open her mouth, but Jakotsu’s voice rang out.
“I think that it is time that you leave. Now.” He snapped, his mouth in a tight and angry line. Both women looked up to see the feminine-looking male standing in the doorway, and he looked as though he were ready for a catfight.
Yumi swallowed and backed up a bit. “That’s right, Kagome. Hide behind your homo friend. But, I meant what I said. Keep your fucking hands off of what belongs to me, bitch, or else.” She sneered. She stomped past a startled Kagome and brushed past Jakotsu. As she was about to step out on the porch, Jakotsu’s hand grasped her arm.
“I understand why you said what you did, but you didn’t have to be so damn cruel about it.” Jakotsu whispered, his voice angry.
Yumi sighed and looked up at the man with tears in her eyes. “I know, but it’s the only way that I can be sure that she listens. Tell Kouga that I am sorry for the trouble that I have caused between the two of you and please stay with Kagome, at least for a little while.” She replied, her tears now spilling down her pale cheeks.
Jakotsu regarded the young woman for a moment, but then released her arm. He watched as she walked quickly to her car and climbed in. It was such a shame that a nice girl like her got mixed up with a freak like that Houjo.
Stepping back into the house, Jakotsu closed the door quietly behind him and walked to his friend, who was now crying and confused. He decided to put on some soothing tea and then made a mental note to call Kouga and tell him what happened. Lord, this was getting too much to bear.

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Sesshoumaru glared at the man before him. “What do you mean that you allowed Kikyo to reorganize the office?” He demanded. Damn it, this was all that he needed.

InuYasha cleared his throat and replied, “I mean that she redid our files and had Sango help in reorganizing the supplies in back. It is no big deal.”

Sesshoumaru glared at his younger brother. No big deal? No big deal! It was a very big deal. He had personally organized everything to his satisfaction. It had taken him three long days to get those damn files in order and now he finds that he will have to redo it when he gets out of this medical prison. That, and now he could also look forward to killing his brother and his foolish wife.

InuYasha knew the look that was in his brother’s eye. Hell, he had seen it enough when they were growing up. That look meant that Sesshoumaru was not pleased and when Sesshoumaru was not pleased, he got ugly. Hmmm, he had to wonder if his life insurance was paid up.

Sesshoumaru was thinking of several ways to make his brother’s life hell when the door opened and that damned Dr. Nakamura walked in. The man irritated him. Even more so than InuYasha, and that, in itself, was something.

“Good morning, Dr. Yamada. How are you feeling this morning?” Suikotsu asked, a smile upon his lips.

Sesshoumaru lifted his chin and gave the man a cold glare. “Adequate. Tell me, when will I be allowed to leave. I have things to attend to and people to maim.” He said and shot a pointed glare at Inu Yasha, who simply, “Kehed.”

Suikotsu grinned. “Don’t worry. If your tests come back and I like the results, you should be allowed to go home tomorrow. Now, is there anything I can do for you before I continue on my rounds?” He asked.

Sesshoumaru glared at his brother. “Don’t you have a wife to go and copulate with? I am sure that she is missing you by now.” He snapped.

Inu Yasha huffed and flipped his brother off. “You know, one would think that you would be a bit nicer to me since I am covering for you.” He replied, his fists curled up at his side.

Sesshoumaru continued to stare at him until Inu Yasha finally grew uncomfortable under that steely gaze, then he cursed before leaving the room. Now that they were finally alone together, Sesshoumaru turned his attention to Suikotsu.

“The next time you enter my room, knock. Miss Higurashi, and I, could have been doing something that would have been considered private.” He said, his eyes trained upon the good doctor’s face.

Suikotsu felt his body grow cold. At the mention of Kagome’s name, something began to bubble up inside his gut, and he felt as though the wind had been knocked out of his lungs. Nobody had the right to touch Kagome. Nobody except for him. Before he could stop them, the words poured out.

“Kagome Higurashi would not stoop so low as to want to touch you, you insufferable fool.” He snapped, his calm face twisting into a mask of rage.

Sesshoumaru regarded the doctor with cool eyes. “I see. Tell me, doctor. Are you in love with the young woman? How does it make you feel to know that she was gazing at my groin, desire darkening her eyes. Her heart beating faster as the moments passed, and to top it off, how does it feel to know that it was me she was lusting after?” He taunted.

He had to get out of there. Something was wrong. Terribly wrong. If he stayed there any longer, he would ball up his fist and ram it through those pearly whites that Sesshoumaru Yamada calls teeth.

Turning on his heel, Suikotsu walked out into the hall and could swear that he heard Sesshoumaru chuckling behind him. Sweat beaded on his forehead and he quickly wiped his brow. It has never been this bad before. It was as though he were losing control of himself and what scared him the most was that he could have killed Sesshoumaru Yamada moments ago and done it with a song in his heart. Dear Kami! What was happening to him?

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Houjo was seething. He had stopped by Kagome’s house to talk to her about what happened at the club, and he had seen Yumi’s car. Curious and a bit wary, he parked his car where it could not be seen and then crept up to a window that was slightly open. His eyes widened in outrage as he heard Yumi warn Kagome off of him.

When that girly-male stepped into the house and told Yumi to leave, Kagome had broken down into sobs and that angered him. No. Angered is not the right word for it. Infuriated him was a better word. Nobody made his Kagome cry and walked away.

Driving to Yumi’s house, Houjo had thought about a lot of things. He thought about how he was going to pay her back for making his woman cry and about how he was going to break her so that she would never attempt to do this again.

He finally arrived at Yumi’s home and shut off his car’s engine. Climbing out of the car, he strolled up to the door and knocked. When Yumi answered it, he asked, “Is anyone here with you?”

Yumi sighed tiredly. He was obviously there for another roll in the sack. “No. Nobody here except for me.” She said, a small little laugh in her voice.

Houjo’s face twisted into a mask of pure fury. “Good. Then we can talk and not be disturbed.” He snarled, catching her arm and shoving her backwards.

Yumi stumbled with a little cry of surprise. She looked up and saw that his eyes were glazed over. Dear Kami. He was crazy. Really crazy. She scurried up and quickly went to the other end of the couch.

“Houjo, get out. Leave. I don’t want you here.” She said, her voice cracking on her words.

“Get out?” Houjo mimicked. “But, you told Kagome that I was your boyfriend and that she had to stay away from me. Now you are telling me that you want me to leave? I don’t think so.”

Yumi screamed as the angered man lunged across the couch towards her. He missed her by mere inches and she quickly darted into the kitchen and ran to the door. His heavy footsteps followed her and it was too late when she realized that the back door was locked.

“You should have stayed out of it, Yumi. You should have been a good, little whore and left my relationship with Kagome alone. Now, you are going to learn what happens to nosey bitches when they meddle in my affairs.” Houjo said, his voice quiet, but dripping with the promise of payback.

Yumi gulped and watched as his hands went to the belt that he had around his waist. The next sound that was heard was Yumi’s screams and the swooshing sound of the belt as it whizzed through the air. Then, Yumi knew nothing else. Nothing except for the quiet bliss of oblivion.

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Jakotsu watched as Kagome slept. He straightened the blanket that was twisted around her legs and sighed. She had been hurt so much over the years and now, this was happening.

After she had fallen asleep, Jakotsu called Bankotsu and told him what happened. The young man was now rushing over to stay with her while he returned home and spoke with Kouga.

When Bankotsu arrived, his appearance was disheveled and he looked angry. He stomped into the house and went directly to Kagome’s bedroom.

“I hate this. I hate that she keeps getting screwed over, especially by that freak, Houjo. Poor Yumi. I can’t imagine what she is going through right about now.” He muttered, and glanced over at Jakotsu.

Jakotsu sighed and shrugged his shoulders. “Hopefully, Kagome will not go near Houjo and this will now all come to an end. I better go. When I called Kouga, he was very clear about me getting home so that we could talk. I can’t imagine what he wants to say to me.” He said.

Bankotsu cringed. He knew exactly what Kouga wanted to talk to him about. Damn it. This so was fucked up. All of it. He glanced over at Jakotsu and watched as the young man grabbed up his purse.

“I’m leaving. I’ll see you later.” He called as he sailed out of the house. Bankotsu turned and stared at Kagome’s prone figure. “I’m sure you will.” He murmured, his eyes closing in disgust.

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Now that he was alone, Sesshoumaru had time to reflect on the day’s events. His tests had come back normal and that meant that he could go home. He stared out the window and allowed a frown to cross his handsome features. So, Dr. Nakamura was in love with Miss Higurashi, was he? Well, it was time to show him, and her, what happened when people screwed with him. He would take them down and it would be sweeter than the wines in his wine cellar.

A devious smile crossed his lips as a plan formed deep within his mind. He would seduce Miss Higurashi and claim her in bed and then rub Suikotsu Nakamura’s face in it. Then, he would drop the annoying woman faster than one would drop a piece of paper, and he would make sure that it was a public spectacle. That would be fitting revenge for the hell she has inflicted upon him.

His brows knitted together as he began to piece together his newest obsession. Soon, those two fools would know what it meant to mess with Sesshoumaru Yamada. Both would be left broken in his wake and he would simply go on about his life; his goals achieved and he would then move on to his next target.

Though his illness had kept him quiet, he was by no means subdued. He would prove to all of those who thought that he was a frail, sickly man that he was just as strong and powerful as he had been before this cursed illness had gotten hold of him.

Yes, he was back in the game and he would take no prisoners. Life would surely be sweeter from now on. Yes, watch out Kagome Higurashi and Suikotsu Nakamura. Sesshoumaru Yamada was back and badder than ever.

Closing his eyes, Sesshoumaru allowed his body to relax and fell into a deep sleep. His dreams were filled with loud moans and grunts as he dreamed of his victim underneath him in bed, fulfilling his lust. Kami, it felt so good to be back.


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