FUKUZATSUNA AI
a collection on Inuyasha and Kagome drabbles
Disclaimer: "Inuyasha" and all the characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi; I do not own them in any way, neither do you so why are we even talking about this?
Rating: Rated T for mild adult situations and swearing though rating might change in future chapters…
POV: Generally 3rd person omniscient; might change in some chapters…
#1 – Cold
Inuyasha fidgeted on the narrow tree branch he lay on and huffed. Tucking his arms in his haori's sleeves in a failed attempt at warmth, he stared at the ground where the rest of the group slept soundlessly in the comfort and warmth of the sleeping bags Kagome had brought back from the future. Being the arrogant hanyou he was, he had rejected the one she had brought for him; and now, he was freezing his ass off.
Wind whipped across his scowling features, sending a chill down his spine. Beneath him, a small fire burned bright and warm, providing enough heat for his comrades; but he refused to give in and jump down. He was strong. He wouldn't let a bit of cold break him down.
He leaned head against a higher branch and closed his eyes, willing the biting cold to go away. A snarl escaped his clenched teeth as another gust of wind blew through the trees. Something small and wet fell on his nose. Ah hell. Snow. Now this was just great…
Tiny snowflakes poured from the sky and covered the high tree tops in a white blanket. Two silver ears poked of the snow; atop an extremely irritated hanyou. His arms were crossed at his chest, his back ramrod straight. If it weren't for Tetsusaiga, he would have probably ripped a couple of trees – or people – apart by now.
He seemed to be struggling between giving in and taking a sleeping bag; or staying strong and trying to survive to snow. His ears twitched in annoyance as his inner turmoil clawed at him from the inside. Finally deciding upon comfort; he jumped down, landing lightly on his heels. Closest to him, Miroku stirred slightly, before turning over, one hand reached out towards Sango's backside. Inuyasha rolled his eyes. Apparently the amorous Monk's lecherous thoughts haunted him in his sleep as well.
A sudden though popped into his head as he shifted his gaze to Kagome. A devilish smile crept upon his face. Sauntered over to where she slept, he knelt down close to her face and studied her features. Her expression was peaceful; a small smile graced her lips. She looked so beautiful at times like this, when her guard was down and she was in the complete bliss of ignorance. He smiled at her sleeping face before leaning into her ear.
"Oi! Kagome!" he whispered. She stirred in her sleep and her eyes fluttered open. She stared blankly at his face for a moment.
"Inuyasha?" she said, her voiced confused. She rubbed her eyes a couple of times and sat up.
"What's the matter, is something wrong?" she added. Inuyasha felt a blush creeping up to his cheeks. Fidgeting with his long and calloused fingers, he risked a glance at her face.
"Well… It's really cold up there Kagome… would you mind if I… umm.. slept..next to.. you, tonight?" he managed to choke out, his voice cracking in the most embarrassing way. Kagome fought to suppress a giggle. He looked so innocent when he was shy. Nonetheless, she scooted over in her sleeping bag, allowing him just enough space to squeeze in. He lay his head on the offered patch of the pillow, snuggling into the warm fabric. This was much better than the freezing tree branch…
"Thanks" he said, his voice barely a whisper. In response, he felt Kagome's arm wrap around his chest as she nestled her face in the crook of his neck.
"No problem" she yawned out.
He felt the air hitch in his throat by the close proximity in which they were in. Capturing the moment, he wrapped his arms around her slim figure and pulled her close to him, before placing a brief but chaste kiss upon her lips.
"Thanks, for this too…" he whispered against her lips , before giving himself in to the hands of sleep with her in his arms.
He liked the cold.
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/a.n./ So here's the first chapter to this drabble collection. This is somewhat a break from Wake Me Up… The chapters will mostly be short like this, please review; I'd love to hear your thoughts!