Using Love by Chrysolite Heart
Chapter 6
What’s going on? Kagura is faking with me? “Darling”? Onigumo and Kagura, since
when? Why didn’t I figure this out sooner? What exactly is their little plan?
Questions swarmed through Naraku’s mind. He could feel a headache coming on and
growled. A small click was heard and Naraku glanced up to see Kikyou walking in. He
quickly looked away when Kikyou smiled and met his gaze. She blinked in surprise at
his sudden angry reaction.
“Naraku?” she whispered uncertainly. Naraku took in a deep breath, closed his eyes
and then let it out. He plastered a smile on his face and then turned to look back
at Kikyou.
“Sorry, maybe I’m just tired.” Naraku told her. Kikyou nodded after a moment’s
pause and Naraku watched as she settled herself. “Are you sure you’re comfortable?”
Kikyou glanced at him and smiled.
“As comfortable as ever, go to sleep,” she commanded and flicked the lights off.
The only light that made it into the room was the light from the full moon shining
outside. The reflected, white light shone dimly through the white curtains hanging
in front of the window.
He fidgeted a bit, accidentally moving his arm. A sharp jolt of pain ran through
him and he grimaced, biting his lip to keep from calling out. Once the pain
subsided, he let out a deep breath. He could taste blood in his mouth but ignored
it. The moment all was silent and still, his thoughts returned to the earlier
conversation he had overheard on the phone.
So, this is all just a little game to them, eh? Naraku ground his teeth together.
Heh…well, I’ll show them! He thought defiantly. No, I’m going to backfire their
whole plan. But how? Naraku glanced down towards the end of the room where Kikyou
was laying. She was facing him and the moon shone down right onto her. He smiled at
the peaceful look on her tear-stained face. He felt a sudden wave of guilt wash
over him as he watched the innocent woman sleep. She doesn’t deserve this…Naraku
thought. But what should I do? Tell her the truth? Won’t that ruin everything?
Well…that would be a good thing though. Naraku smirked but found the thought of
telling Kikyou the entire truth difficult, even painful. You don’t want to lose
her, that annoying little voice accused. It had returned again, and stronger than
before.
Naraku wanted to argue back, but couldn’t find the words. He heard the voice sneer
as he thought things over when he came to a realization, one that he had always
known, but didn’t want to admit. I don’t want to loser her…he repeated, in an
acknowledging way this time. He could just feel that little voice beaming in
triumph. But why? He asked impatiently. He could feel the stupid voice smirking
now. Because you’re in love. You love her. The voice stated. Naraku automatically
felt the need to protest but pushed back the words. Naraku thought this over as
well. He winced when the bare truth hit him. I love her…
The next morning, Kikyou’s eyes flickered open at the sound of noise outside. She
stretched and yawned, glancing around the room. Naraku was obviously still asleep.
She pushed herself onto her feet and then quietly tip-toed out of the room. She
closed the door as quietly as she could behind her.
“Kikyou?” a male voice called from behind her. Kikyou jumped and whirled around,
holding in a threatening yelp. She took a deep breath to calm herself when she met
Dr. Suikotsu’s warm and amused eyes.
“Good morning,” Kikyou said finally after recollecting. Suikotsu smiled.
“Good morning, did you sleep well?” he asked, taking in Kikyou’s messy hair,
wrinkled clothes and tired eyes.
“Well enough, I’m sorry, I was just about to…” Kikyou tried to say, pointing down
the hall and searching for words in frustration. Suikotsu chuckled.
“It’s fine, don’t worry. Is he up yet?” Suikotsu asked, nodding his head towards
the closed door and lowering his voice a bit. Kikyou shook her head.
“Not yet, he was pretty restless last night,” Kikyou answered. Suikotsu nodded.
“That’s to be expected, well then maybe I’ll check back up on him later,” Suikotsu
decided. Kikyou smiled gratefully. “How about a coffee?” Suikotsu suggested.
“Oh! That’d be wonderful, just a moment please,” Kikyou quickly excused herself and
practically ran down the hall to the nearest restroom. She glanced herself over in
the mirror critically and attempted to straighten out her hair. She washed her face
and then straightened her clothes before stepping out to meet Suikotsu who was
waiting. He nodded in approval when she came out.
“So, engaged eh?” Suikotsu asked; keeping his gaze straight ahead as the two of
them walked side by side.
“Good morning doctor,” one of the nurses said, bowing as the two walked past.
Several other nurses did the same. Kikyou couldn’t help but notice they all smiled
quite happily when Suikotsu returned the gesture. After greeting another nurse,
Suikotsu turned his head to look at Kikyou expectantly.
“Oh, yes, we’re engaged,” Kikyou replied quickly, suddenly remembering his
question. Suikotsu smiled weakly and continued to stride down the hall. Kikyou had
to quicken her pace to keep up with him. Suikotsu cleared his throat uncomfortably
after a silent pause.
“So, how long have you been engaged?” Suikotsu continued to question. He didn’t
seem very comfortable and Kikyou wondered what was bothering him.
“About a month now,” Kikyou answered honestly. “Is something bothering you?”
Suikotsu’s eyes widened and his gaze flickered to her before going back to the
stretch of the hall in front of them. They reached an elevator and Suikotsu hit the
‘down’ button.
“No, no, nothing at all…” his voice trailed off. Kikyou didn’t ponder further.
There was a ‘bing’ as the elevator door opened. The couple stepped inside. There
were two nurses in the back of the elevator already.
“Doctor Suikotsu,” they both said at the same time. Suikotsu nodded his head
towards them and then turned to face the front, Kikyou beside him. Kikyou felt a
bit self-conscious when the two nurses started whispering and giggling behind them.
She looked up at Suikotsu who’s face was stern as he ignored them. Kikyou breathed
a sigh of relief when they were finally able to step out of the elevator.
“So…are you happy?” Suikotsu asked after another awkward pause. Kikyou blinked as
she considered the question. Am I happy? She repeated in her mind.
“I…I’m happy,” Kikyou assured with a forced smile. Suikotsu nodded.
“That’s good, if you’re ever not, you can always…” but he didn’t finish. Kikyou
waited to see if he would try again or continue, but instead Suikotsu sighed and
then left the thought trailing. I can always what? Kikyou wondered. She continued
to match Suikotsu’s pace until she found herself out in the open, the bright sun on
her shoulders. She shielded her eyes from the sudden burst of light.
“Where are we going?” Kikyou asked as Suikotsu made a sharp left and started
walking again. Kikyou quickly jogged after him.
“There’s a coffee shop at the corner of the street,” Suikotsu informed her. They
arrived at the coffee shop quickly, for in truth, it was really only two buildings
down from the hospital.
“Oh!” Kikyou exclaimed as they stepped inside. The sweet smell of coffee and
cinnamon buns filled her nose. Suikotsu pulled out a chair for her and she sat
down. He took a seat across from her.
“So, what kind of coffee do you like?” Suikotsu asked as a waitress came up to
serve them.
“Uh…I’ll have some regular black coffee,” Kikyou muttered. Suikotsu raised an
eyebrow and then turned to the waitress.
“Well then…2 black coffees please and…” Suikotsu turned to look back at Kikyou.
“Surely you want something to eat?” Kikyou was about to shake her head when her
stomach rumbled in protest. Kikyou quickly stared down at her feet in
embarrassment. Suikotsu laughed.
“And two plates of eggs and toast,” Suikotsu finished with a bright smile. The
waitress nodded her head.
“Right away,” she promised and then scurried off.
“Err…sorry,” Kikyou said after a moment. Suikotsu chuckled good-naturedly.
“Not at all,” he replied. “I’m sure you haven’t had anything in your stomach for
quite some time now,” Kikyou nodded. The waitress returned soon after with their
coffee and their food.
Naraku awoke with a start. A bad dream. It didn’t help that it included Kagura and
Onigumo either. Naraku struggled to sit up and noticed with surprise that Kikyou
was gone. He felt his heart lurch with sudden worry.
“Kikyou?” he called. His voice echoed dimly throughout the small room. He listened
intently and realized that people were bustling outside. He glanced at the clock
beside him. 10:20. He shook his head like a wet dog does when it’s wet and then
looked carefully at the numbers again. 10:20! Suddenly the digital 0 became a 1.
Fine. 10:21. But still…I never sleep in this late! Naraku thought to himself in
surprise. He sighed and leaned back into his pillows. He suddenly winced when all
the events of the previous night came flooding back. The more he thought the more
angry he became. How was he going to turn things around though? Without thinking he
picked up the phone and dialed in Kagura’s number.
“Hello?” Kagura’s feline voice came from across the phone line.
“Good morning,” Naraku said briskly.
“Oh! Naraku, dear, it’s you,” Kagura exclaimed. Naraku raised an eyebrow even
though Kagura couldn’t see him.
“And who did you expect?” Naraku questioned. He heard Kagura take a quick intake
and pause before replying.
“No one, is something wrong?” Kagura asked. Naraku snickered.
“Oh no, nothing at all. I just wanted to let you know that…we’re finished,” Naraku
stated.
Kagura stared at the phone in her hands in horror.
“W-What?” she demanded in a stuttering voice.
“You heard me,” Naraku’s voice said. “We done, over, finished. I don’t want to see
you ever again,”
“Wait! Why?” Kagura cried just as Naraku was about to hang up.
“I don’t want to be a little tool. I wish you and my brother all the best,” Naraku
told her sarcastically and then he was gone. Kagura’s eyes widened in shock. All of
a sudden her doorbell rang. Kagura’s hands shook as she replaced the phone.
“Kagura?” Onigumo called from the other side. Kagura quickly regained her composure
and opened the door with a bright smile.
“You’re early,” Kagura noted.
“I missed you and couldn’t wait any longer,” Onigumo replied, he held a bouquet of
flowers in his hand as well. He looked her over. “What’s wrong?” Kagura blinked in
surprise.
“Nothing! Come in!” Kagura said, just a little bit too cheerfully as she pulled
Onigumo in. Onigumo looked at her suspiciously as he stepped inside.
“Did Naraku call?” Onigumo asked, taking a wild guess. He heard Kagura’s sharp
intake. Bingo. “What did he say?”
“Uh…” Kagura struggled for words. “He…he…”
“He what?” Onigumo pushed, turning to face her. Kagura’s face was going white and
Onigumo’s calmness scared her.
“He…said we were over and didn’t want to see me ever again,” Kagura managed to
sputter out as Onigumo approached her.
“That he never wanted to see you again…” Onigumo repeated. Kagura nodded shakily.
“Do you know what this means?” Kagura shook her head.
“No…” she replied in a tone that could barely be heard.
“It means we’re ruined, everything we’ve worked for…GONE!” Onigumo yelled. Kagura
cowered back in fear.
“T-There must be something we can do,” Kagura comforted, trying to calm the man
before her down. Onigumo glared at her. If only looks could kill…Onigumo smirked
and glanced away. He tossed the bouquet of flowers he had been holding onto the
floor and stepped on them. Kagura backed away slowly. Onigumo swallowed, trying to
keep himself calm.
“We have to get him back…no, you have to get him back,” Onigumo told her. Kagura
nodded her head frantically in agreement. “And if you don’t…”
“No…I will,” Kagura said. She was backed up against the wall now.
“But if you don’t…you can consider us done as well,” Onigumo told her with a smile.
He laughed at her terrified look and Kagura found herself now dropping down to her
knees. She struggled to speak but her voice was lost. Onigumo approached her again
and she pushed herself back into the wall. He lowered down and planted a kiss on
her forehead. Kagura trembled beneath his touch. Onigumo stared at her coldly and
then got up on his feet and left. The door slammed shut behind him.
Chapter 1,
Chapter 2,
Chapter 3,
Chapter 4,
Chapter 5 ,
Chapter 6 ,
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