Summary: Kagome has been back in the feudal era for a while now, and is currently living with Kaede. Inuyasha visits her almost everyday, and one day in parting, he gives her a gift. What will her response to the gift be?

Written for IY_FANFICTION 's Kimono prompt.

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Kagome had been back in the feudal area for nearly a month. Her and Inuyasha had become nicely reacquainted, but talk of marriage or mating was not spoke of yet. Kagome had been wondering when he would ask, and if he would ask it all. For the time being she would stay with Kaede and Rin, but she couldn't help but wonder if one day she would be with Inuyasha in his new hut….well new to her anyway.

It had been a peaceful day, and Inuyasha and Kagome were walking back to Kaede's. Inuyasha had seemed nervous and tense all day, but Kagome could not figure out why. When they finally reached Kaede's, Inuyasha seemed even more tense. They stood in front of the small hut for a few moments until he finally spoke.

"I have a gift for you" he said quietly.

"Oh, Inuyasha, you don't…"

"No I want to give it to you. Wait here for a moment" the suddenly shy hanyou said.

Not even five minutes later, he returned with a box.

"I want you to open it when I'm gone" he said.

"But why…"

"You'll understand."

And with that, the hanyou was gone. Kagome stood bewildered, wondering what just happened. She slowly entered the hut with the box, and sat down in the corner. No one was there because Kaede was gathering herbs and Rin was with her.
Kagome sat in wonder, thinking about what could possibly be in the box that made him want to wait for his disappearance. The suspense finally got the better of her, and she practically attacked the box, ripping it open.

Inside, she found the most beautiful and stunning kimono. She wondered how Inuyasha could afford such a beautiful thing. Then she looked closer at it. It was a wedding kimono. She gasped and tears fell from her eyes. She couldn't imagine life with anyone else. She wanted to run to his hut and thank him by jumping into his arms, but decided to wait until morning when he came to see her. After a while, she fell asleep, thinking about the beautiful wedding ceremony they would have.

The next morning, Kagome was up early, making sure she looked as beautiful as possible. She wanted Inuyasha to know that she readily accepted and would become his right now if he wanted it. She patiently awaited his arrival.

Inuyasha slowly walked to Kaede's village thinking about what might happen. He wondered if she would accept, and what he would do if she didn't. He suddenly realized he was in front of the hut, and very slowly tapped on the door to the hut.

Kagome had to contain herself from throwing the door open and pouncing on him. Instead, she walked as slow as she could manage and opened the door. There he was, beautiful as ever, with a slight blush.

Neither said anything for a long time. Kagome couldn't take the silence after a while, and leaned up to kiss him. He seemed startled at first, but eagerly kissed her back.

"I love you Inuyasha, and I accept" the miko said with tears in her eyes. Inuyasha couldn't have been happier. He picked her up, and kissed her deeply.

In the bushes, a monk and a demon slayer sighed with relief.

"Finally" the two said looking at the new happy couple.