Jealousy

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha

Before falling asleep Hitori began to wonder how things would be from now on, he wasn't optimistic that he would be getting much cuddling time with Kagome anymore.

'Is Mama always going to be like this?'

The next morning Hitori was finally introduced to the baby. Kagome held Inuyasha in her arms while he peered curiously at Hitori, while he curiously stared back.

'Is that why Mama's been acting funny?'

Hitori looked Kagome in the face, she smiled softly at him while rubbing her finger on Inuyasha's cheek.

"Mama?"

Inuyasha pulled himself closer to Kagome, being born only yesterday had it's ups and downs, this was one of the downs because every time someone came near Kagome he usually ended up being taken away or handed off to someone else, and then he didn't really like strangers coming close.

Hitori noticed Inuyasha's face began to look 'funny', he began to step back.

"WAAAAAAAAH! AAAAH!"

Hitori merely watched as Kagome tucked him away, now all of Kagome's attention was back on him. Hitori got up from his spot and walked away, he wondered if it was his fault why he started crying.

'Maybe he doesn't like me.'

Hitori thought as he watched Inuyasha continual cries. Hitori felt his own eyes began to burn from the feel of tears. He wondered why he wanted to cry, there wasn't anything wrong with him.

'I'll just go….'

Hitori put his hand on the door, he heard footsteps outside of the door so backed up.

"Oh is he crying again?"

Mama asked while carrying bags of Inuyasha and Kagome's things. Hitori stood invisible while Mama passed him without a second glance. Hitori decided to just sit back and be quiet, since Mama looked like she was getting in her 'mood' again. He sighed sadly realizing that that meant Kagome wouldn't be holding him anytime soon.

'He cries a lot and he hogs Mama all the time too!'

Hitori thought sadly as he sat slouched against the wall and waited in the hopes that someone would notice him and at least smile or acknowledge his presence.

'Maybe if I just----'

Hitori got up and toddled behind Kagome being as quiet as possible, which wasn't really necessary since she probably couldn't hear him anyway due to Inuyasha's loud wails. Hitori gripped onto a small piece of Kagome's shirt and tried pulling gently as he could but Kagome had decided to turn around right as he was about to tug for her attention.

'Oh no…..'

As soon as she had faced him they both heard a not so quiet ripping sound. Hitori looked on in horror, he ripped her shirt.

"HITORI!"

Kagome screamed and then followed by Inuyasha, Kagome groaned and began to comfort him. Hitori felt a yank on his hand; mama quickly dragged him out of the room and asked grandpa to watch him again. Hitori began to sob quietly while he patted his arm gently, trying to soothe himself of the pain. Then he opened up his hand and realized he still had the cloth from Kagome's shirt in his hands, he inhaled the scent and held on to it for dear life.

'Mama, do you hate me?'

Hitori thought that a very likely possibility to this point. Hitori was taken home that day, he was walking up to Kagome's room where they both slept, or at least used to.

"This is your room now."

Hitori's room was formally one of the guest room's, at the far corner of the hallway across from Mama's room.

"You're a big boy now, it's time you slept on your own."

Hitori slowly walked into his new room, his crib was nowhere in sight, instead there was a small bed in the corner then a window a few feet away from the bed, his bed laid against the north wall, there was a small bedside table with a lamp, his few possessions had been moved to the room.

'Where's my blanky and binky at?'

He knew he was getting too old for that but he still was extremely attached to those two possessions. Hitori wandered down the hallway, to where his room used to be, he pushed the door open and looked around immediately noticing the changes.

Next to Kagome's bed, near where his crib used to be stood a white lacy bassinet along with several new pieces of furniture, including a dresser, changing table and a rocking chair, there were also wrapped gifts and new toys neatly arranged in the room. Hitori noticed a very interesting 'toy' it looked like the old infant seat Kagome used to carry him around in only it looked to be connected to a swing.

'He's got his own swing too!'

For a moment Hitori forgot his sadness and began to climb into the seat, once he got into it his legs went up, he was too big for it. He decided he'd better get out when he realized…..

'I'm stuck!'

"Ugggh!"

Hitori grunted while trying to pull himself out, he grabbed onto the side bars to help himself. He tugged as hard as he could. In the process he ended up pressing a few buttons which made the chair rock back and forth, now he had trouble reaching the bars but once he grasped, he heard loud clicking noises come from the bars that held the chair above him. He held on until he literally flew across the room leaving the device face down on the floor.

"Owww!"

Hitori's knee burned, he got a rug burn from sliding across the floor. Tears formed in his eyes soon followed by the sobs. In the midst of his fussing footsteps quickly approached the door. Hitori fearfully watched the knob turn; he knew he was in trouble now.

"What was that crash--?"

Mama saw the baby chair swing was turned over and that the chair had fallen off, then she looked down to see the partially sobbing Hitori curled up around his knee on the ground.

"Out."

Was all Mama simply said as she led Hitori out of the room, very luckily he happened to see the two things he had come into the room for in the first place and quickly grabbed them before Mama caught him. Once they were in his room, Mama dabbed Hitori's wound clean and placed a band aid on it, after finishing Mama began to walk towards the door when Hitori jumped up and began following her, not really wanting to be alone. But right before he exited through the door Mama turned to face him and put her hand up, Hitori stopped.

"Stay."

Hitori stood there a bit confused.

"Stay in here until I get you."

Hitori stood in the same spot a while after Mama shut the door leaving him there.

'She doesn't want me around her either.'

Hitori bowed his head then walked up to his bed and laid his head on the pillow cuddling with his blanket, taking in as much of the scent as possible, besides the locket that was still around his neck before Kagome had 'died' was all he really had left of Kagome.

When Mama finally called upon him, it was dinner time, a rather lonely meal for him, Mama helped feed him then waited 20 minutes before bathing and changing him, before sending him to bed.

For two days it was this same routine, grandpa stayed home to watch him but he didn't make much of a difference to the routine.

It was getting dark outside, Hitori laid on his back with his blanket covering him, while he stared blankly at the ceiling. All was quiet until he saw Mama's car come up in the driveway. Hitori sighed and laid back down, this time on his side. He knew that it would probably still be awhile to he was fed or did any other activity. He began to hear a second pair of footsteps with hers; his nose began to twitch at the scent.

'Mama?'

Hitori jumped out of bed and peered at the figure, his nose had been right it was her! Hitori was about to run into the hall when he remembered what had happened. The happiness was drained out of him as soon as it rushed in.

'She probably doesn't want to see me anyway….'

Hitori felt really sad again, so he climbed back on to his bed and covered himself in his blanket. Despite his sadness he wanted to badly to run out of this room and jump into her arms but she knew someone would've already beat him there and would likely cause her to be upset again.

'I wish Mama's brother was here, maybe he'd play with me.'

Sota was with his girlfriend Hitomi. The two had just gone overseas and foreign exchange students right after Inuyasha's 'birth'. They may have both been young but their intelligence in language skills qualified them to make the trip, they would be gone at least a year.

Throughout the night Hitori could hear the various sounds including laughter from Kagome and the soft babbles and cries from Inuyasha. Everyone seemed to be having a good time without him, just as he had predicted, but since he was young he didn't hold a grudge.

'At least Mama's happy…..'

Hitori thought while crying softly into his blanket. From downstairs the conversations continued.

"Mama, he seems tired I'm going to put him to bed now."

"I think that would be a good idea Kagome."

Mama said softly, while she got up and followed Kagome.

'Hitori must be starving; I shouldn't have left him up there so long.'

Mama made her way up the stairs, to find Hitori who looked like he was asleep, but she approached him and gently shook him none the less, immediately after which sitting up, Mama stepped back, he did it so quickly it surprised her.

"Come on, I have some food for you."

Hitori not responding with a babble or anything simply slid off of the bed and walked out of the door. Hitori gently rubbed his eyes getting used to the light, pausing in front of Kagome's door longingly staring at it; he could hear her hushed voice as she sang one of the lullabies he used to hear every night. He continued before the other Mama found him standing there idly in front of the door.

Mama sat with him and fed him, Mama turned around to wash the dishes; Hitori slipped away taking a walk around the house before heading upstairs. The hall was very dark, he could see a little bit but not really much better then a human could. He was trying to be as quiet as possible knowing that if he caused a disturbance he'd get yelled at. He could scarcely see in front of him, but it did surprise him when he bumped into something solid and warm in the middle of the hall it also smelled a lot like a certain someone.

Whatever it was he moved away from it quickly afraid and continued in the other direction, until he felt her touch his shoulder.

"Hitori? What are you doing out here?"

Hitori kept his head down, waiting to get yelled at. Kagome noticed this and her expression became sorrowful. Kagome wrapped her arms around Hitori pulling him close to her.

"Oh Hitori…..! Mama's so sorry for yelling at you, I should've said so earlier. Can you forgive mommy?"

Kagome cooed to Hitori while rocking him slightly in her arms, like she always used to do. This was making things worse then better for Hitori, he longed for this so much but now it wasn't the same like it used to be, this felt like a fantasy escape now, it didn't feel real anymore, but none the less he held onto Kagome as long as he could before she would go again.

"Waaaaah!"

Hitori stood there still not surprised at all when he felt Kagome get up and leave him there. But she turned to him once more saying:

"I'll be back to say goodnight ok?"

Hitori nodded his head and walked back to his room, Mama came in there a little bit later to change and clothe him in his pajamas. She also placed a gentle kiss on his cheek before leaving. Hitori feeling a bit happy sat up and waited, 5 minutes went by then 20 then an hour had gone by but Kagome still had not come. Hitori felt that heavy blanket of sadness on him again, he let himself fall asleep from it, while a few unnoticed tears fell while he slept.

The next morning he slowly walked down the stairs, feeling depressed.

'Mama never came last night.'

Hitori stopped when he saw Kagome walking across the living room holding Inuyasha then finally sitting herself down rocking him.

'But why? She promised.'

Hitori thought a little upset that Kagome never showed up. Hitori walked on past Kagome who didn't seem to notice him there anyway. At least that's what he thought. Kagome thought she saw something move out of the corner of her eye she turned to see Hitori walking into the kitchen still in his pajamas.

"Hitori, you're awake so early!"

Kagome beamed brightly at him while getting on her knees Inuyasha still in her arms, while she used one hand and felt his bottom.

"You're wet Hitori."

Kagome stated simply while tugging on his pajama bottoms. Kagome made a face.

"Uggh! Definitely soaked!"

"Neeeeehhh…….aaaahhmm."

Hitori babbled quietly, while Kagome set him on the couch.

"Mama could you come here a moment?"

Kagome called to the stairs, footsteps immediately rushed down the stairs, and there came Mama looking a bit flustered.

"Yes Kagome?"

Kagome stood up and held Inuyasha out to Mama.

"Hold him for a moment please."

Mama was a bit surprised that she had been called down to simply hold the baby but then again she wouldn't question why. Inuyasha began to feel distressed now that he wasn't in Kagome's arms. He began to fuss. Mama began to rock him back and forth. Hitori was amazed by the whole thing, normally his Mama would've turned away from him the second she saw the baby crying but for once her attention stayed with him and it made him very happy.

"Lay down so Mama can change your diaper."

Kagome cooed while laying Hitori gently down on the couch then propping his head against one of the pillows. He sat still while Kagome tended to him.

"Poor baby, you sat in this for awhile didn't you?"

Hitori looked up at Kagome, who smiled back and leaned down and kissed his cheek. Once he felt Kagome fold the diaper together he sat up and let his legs dangle over the couch.

"There all done."

Kagome said cooed then walked into the kitchen to wash her hands, before coming back for Hitori and sitting him in his highchair. Kagome took Inuyasha back in her arms but glanced at Hitori with a smile every few moments. Inuyasha on the other hand was green with envy, 'that boy' had just gotten all that attention while he had been completely ignored.

'She ma' mommy!'

Inuyasha greedily thought while tightly gripping Kagome's shirt then sobbing, while Kagome had been looking at Hitori. Now she was facing him again, just like he wanted.

Once Kagome turned her attention to Inuyasha he settled down and looked in her eyes. Kagome smiled at him then turned back to Hitori, but as soon as she did that Inuyasha began to loudly wail again. This began to happen in a pattern that Hitori noticed right away after awhile he simply turned away saddened again.

Inuyasha smirked slightly; Kagome hoisted him towards her shoulder and got up.

"You must be sleepy. Mommy will be you down for a nap."

And so Kagome got up and left the kitchen, leaving Hitori alone. Inuyasha smiled to himself, happy that he succeeded in 'getting mommy back', completely oblivious to how sad Hitori felt. Being young and naïve like he was prevented him from realizing the consequences of his actions.

'No un' take ma mommy!'

Inuyasha thought while burying his face in Kagome's shoulder. Mama came along for Hitori a short time later and set him back in the living room to watch TV.

"You know, it's so hard to believe that in 2 months you'll be a year old already!"

Mama said cheerfully trying to cheer Hitori up. But he remained silent not showing that he heard her.

"Just shout if you need anything."

Mama said softly, Hitori still didn't acknowledge her. Later, after Inuyasha woke up from his nap, Kagome thought it would be ok for Mama, grandpa and herself along with the babies to take a walk.

Inuyasha was placed in a baby pouch, tightly bundled up with his pacifier. He may've been a brat but he did love it when he could be near Kagome like this, it reminded him of back when he was in her womb.

Hitori had on a mini navy blue track suit with a hood.

"Ohhh! Look how cute you are!"

Kagome squealed while bending down and giving Hitori a nuzzle in the nose. They took their usual route to the park, seeing many rows of trees along the way, Hitori was used to seeing this from the comfort of Kagome's arms but he was at least able to hold her hand, so he thought that was better then nothing.

Many times during the walk, Hitori would squeeze Kagome's hand, and then she'd rub her fingers against his hand and squeeze it back while smiling at him. Inuyasha rested in his carrier, but was aware of the attention Hitori was getting, but then indulged him self in knowing that he was right next to Kagome able to cuddle with her, while Hitori was only merely able to hold a portion of her hand. But what really pissed him off was that he didn't seem bothered or depressed by it like he expected.

At that moment Hitori happened to look up and smile at Kagome, she wasn't looking at him but Inuyasha was staring at him and was disgusted by his happy face and sneered at him. Hitori quickly turned away.

After awhile Kagome settled herself near the swings, and began talking to Inuyasha. Hitori stood back quietly, wanting to grasp her hand again but was a bit afraid to do so.

"Look at that Inuyasha! Isn't the sky pretty?"

Kagome cooed while pointing up at clear blue sky, as they had been walking the sky appeared have an overcast but now it was beginning to clear up. Inuyasha looked up a bit bored, Hitori on the other hand loved the sight and let himself fall on the ground while he laid on his back watching flocks of birds pass by in the sky.

Kagome heard a loud 'Plop' noise and turned to see Hitori lying on his back watching the sky. Kagome began to giggle at Hitori and hovered over him.

"What'cha doing on the ground Hitori hmm?"

Kagome cooed, Hitori looked at her and smiled.

"Deeeh!"

Hitori babbled while pointing up. Kagome looked up and saw the many flocks of her birds in the sky, but then she noticed the cloud formation.

"Hmm, that kind've looks like a puppy!"

Kagome pointed towards a cloud that formed an oval like shaped head with what looked like long floppy ears dangling from the 'head'.

"Those ears of his aren't as cute as yours Inuyasha!"

Kagome cooed while she briefly rubbed his ears, he began gloating to himself but frowned when she turned to Hitori again and rubbed his ears.

"You know what else I see?"

Hitori continued laying there smiling at her waiting for what she had to say next.

"A little boy with dog ears and the Cutest whittle chubby face I eva did see!"

Kagome said mustering her most childish voice ever while rubbing both her hands against his cheeks. Hitori giggled and cracked a big smile. Though his face wasn't really that chubby, for a toddler his face really was refined nicely for his age. After Kagome settled down Hitori grabbed her hands and smoothed his fingers with hers, Kagome smiled softly at him. Seeing this however made Inuyasha furious.

"Aaaaawaaaaah! WAAAAAAH!!!!"

Kagome gasped and began shushing and rocking Inuyasha.

"Ohhhh! What's your problem now hmm?"

Kagome cooed to Inuyasha while thumping him on the back, hoping he'd calm down. She didn't know why but lately he would always just cry out of nowhere.

'I wonder if he's a colic baby.'

Inuyasha couldn't resist Kagome's touch and began to settle down as he felt Kagome stroke his neck and back, he was fine until he felt liquid pour into his diaper, then the fussing started again.

"What's the matter?"

Kagome said in her baby tone voice, she felt Inuyasha's bottom, she knew what was wrong with him now.

"It's ok! Mama will take care of that right now!"

Kagome held Inuyasha in the 'cradle position' he was breathing fast from all his weeping, Kagome looked down at him and smiled then gave him a kiss on his nose. Inuyasha liking very much the way he was being held calmed down and snuggled into Kagome's chest.

Hitori silently followed, he realized what just happened but was still disappointed that his moment with Kagome had been once again taken.

But then he felt a hand rub gently at the nape of his neck, he smiled. Inuyasha however scowled, after all that he still hadn't pissed him off. But then he saw Kagome smile at him too, he felt a little better.

Hitori stood back waiting patiently for Kagome to finish changing Inuyasha. Inuyasha who squirmed slightly watched Hitori stand against the wall of the bathroom quietly with his hands in his pocket while staring off into space. Then he looked to Kagome who was busy with him.

"Mmmm……"

Inuyasha grunted while lifting his right arm towards Kagome, he wasn't doing it to annoy Hitori, he was just having one of those moments where he needed Kagome to look at him or else he'd start crying.

"Aaaaa…."

Inuyasha babbled which got Kagome to look up, she looked from his face to his extended hand and her expression grew soft. Kagome saw Inuyasha smile back and then she leaned down and rubbed her cheek against his.

After she was finally done Kagome gathered up all her things and was about to leave when she remembered something.

"Hitori, do you need to be changed?"

Hitori stood up straight and shook his head. Kagome didn't believe him, she placed Inuyasha in his carrier and felt Hitori.

"I knew it."

Kagome sighed then giggled silently.

"Come here stinky!"

Kagome cooed to Hitori while she laid him down on the changing table and undid his diaper.

"Mama."

Hitori babbled out randomly while Kagome was changing him.

"Yes I know! Mama's changing your stinky diaper!"

Inuyasha was in a bad mood again, he hated the smell and being so close, Kagome knew it would probably bother him but she didn't want to remove him from his carrier or remove the carrier. She was afraid Inuyasha would roll onto the floor.

'Better his nose then his head.'

Kagome thought while tapping together the diaper. Hitori giggled quietly when Kagome was done and pulling his pants back up.

"What? What's funny hmm?"

Kagome asked the babbling Hitori while she set him down on the floor and put away everything in the diaper bag and washed her hands.

"Come on baby it's time to go."

Kagome extended her hand. Hitori eagerly toddled forward then jumped and grabbed onto her hand tightly, but not too tight for Kagome's comfort.

"Kagome, where were you?"

Kagome shrugged her shoulders then bounced Inuyasha and raised Hitori's arm and giggled. Mama understood the gesture and chuckled herself at the thought.

'Kept you busy did they dear?'

Mama thought to herself while holding back a giggle.

"I think we should head home dear, it looks like it's about to storm."

Kagome looked up at the sky, Hitori did too.

"I think your right."

Kagome began to hear thunder rumble and felt a shudder on her leg.

"Mmmuuummm…."

Hitori mumbled while shuttering, he didn't like the sounds the sky was making. Kagome patted his head, she decided she would try to carry him, he would slow her down because of how frightened he was.

"Oh! It's ok Hitori shhh!"

Kagome whispered while holding Hitori near her neck.

Inuyasha was feeling too frightened to be annoyed at how close Hitori was. He cowered into his baby pouch and covered his eyes.

"Oh you two!"

Kagome said while rolling her eyes. Soon enough they were home and got in just in time before the rain started pouring from the sky like a faucet. Then the thunder came and guess who's faucet just turned on full blast?

"WAAAAAAAH AAAAAH!"

Hitori sat on the couch quietly while Kagome rocked Inuyasha back and forth. Inuyasha became calm, too calm that he was once again his smug self. Hitori seeing this stayed where he was despite his own fear of the rumbling racket outside.

"Shhh! It's Inuyasha, I'm right here. I've got you."

Kagome looked up and noticed Hitori looked just as scared as Inuyasha did but he wasn't approaching her for comfort.

"Hitori come here."

Kagome called softly, Hitori smiled slightly and sat next to her on the couch. Kagome rolled her eyes and giggled.

"Come closer silly!"

Kagome said while wrapping her arm around Hitori's shoulders enabling him to lean against her side.

"Neeeeaaaaa!"

Inuyasha babbled in a very high pitched squeal.

"Oh be quiet! Your fine!"

Kagome brushed it off like it was nothing, Inuyasha was insulted and slumped in defeat, then he felt Kagome grab his cheek then kiss him.

"Aaaabaaoo……"

Hitori babbled while flapping his arms, Kagome turned to him, following the movements of his eyes, realizing something while she looked at him.

'Why's mama looking at me like that?'

Hitori thought as he watched Kagome's expressions change while the two were gazing at each other. Kagome reached with one hand and laid it on top of Hitori's, now he was even more confused. The silence was finally broken when Kagome spoke.

"Hitori, mama is so sorry about not saying good night to last night."

Kagome's squeezed on his hand tighter.

"Huh?"

Kagome continued.

"It was very wrong for mama to just leave you there like that, I know we have a new baby but that doesn't mean that I should or will pay any less attention or stop loving you."

Hitori sat still and silently, barely able to feel his hand because of how tight a grip Kagome had. Kagome continued while she still had Hitori's attention.

"From now on, mama will tuck in, feed whatever both of you the same as each other, I don't want either of you to feel that I'm neglecting the other. But if mama gets tied up sometimes I'm very sorry and hope you'll forgive me."

Kagome ended her statement with a kiss one for Hitori and one for Inuyasha. Both boys relaxed in her arms, Hitori was the last one to fall asleep but Kagome's messaging methods soon solved that problem.

"Sweet dreams my little angles!"

Kagome whispered.

A/N: This chapter was a little bit more interesting for me then the last chapter I have to admit, hope you thought so too!