Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha
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Inuyasha's Accidental Wish
Chapter Two
Cooking With Inuyasha
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Inuyasha stretched out on the lowest branch of Goshinboku and let out a yawn. He didn't like Kagome's era very much, so he was glad Goshinboku was still around. Kagome had gone off with her friends earlier that day leaving him to find a way to keep busy till she got back. After a few hours though, he had come up with no ideas. He was even thinking about whether or not he should go back to the feudal era simply out of boredom.
'Then I'd have to deal with Kaede though.' he concluded. 'I don't want to talk to her right now.'
"Inuyasha." Ms. Higurashi's voice drew his attention.
He turned his head to the side and looked down at her. She was holding her purse and her other hand was behind her back "Hmmm?"
"Souta's birthday is next month, but I thought I'd get some of the shopping for his gifts out of the way now. Would you like to come with me?"
"I guess." Inuyasha jumped down from the branch. Once on the ground, Ms. Higurashi brought her other hand out of hiding to reveal a baseball cap. Inuyasha groaned, but put it on anyways.
Ms. Higurashi let out a little laugh when she saw his grumpy face. "I don't see why you hate it so much. You look very handsome when you wear it." she padded his shoulder and headed towards the street.
"It hurts my ears." Inuyasha mumbled, blushing at the word 'handsome'.
"Maybe we'll find a bigger hat while we're out. A bigger size could give your ears more room."
"Keh."
It took them half an hour to walk to the downtown area. Inuyasha frowned. If he had to pick any place in Kagome's era that he hated the most, it would have to be this area. To many smells, to many sounds, to many people, to many... everything.
"I want to buy Souta some new clothes, of course, but I also want to get him some more games for his computer." Ms. Higurashi glanced around at the different shops and finally picked one.
The first shop they went was loud. There were electronic gadgets making all kinds of zinging, clanging, and bopping noises. Even though Inuyasha's ears were under his hat he still flattened them against his head. "What are we gonna get here?"
"I think they might have a new radio for Souta."
"A... what?"
"Radio. It plays music."
"Oh." Inuyasha said, still not completely understanding.
He followed Ms. Higurashi around the store as she looked at strange boxes blasting out sound and talked to people who worked there. As soon as she had finished paying for the one she picked out Inuyasha lifted it off the counter.
"Inuyasha?"
"I can carry it for you." He said flatly. Ms. Higurashi smiled and headed out of the store.
Much to Inuyasha's relief the other shops were a lot quieter. The visited two stores for clothing, one for books, and another for computer games. Inuyasha kept insisting on holding everything for Kagome's mom.
After a few hours Ms. Higurashi sighed. "I think I'm worn out for the day. Let's head home."
Inuyasha nodded quickly and started to follow her. It wasn't until they had walk two blocks when Inuyasha noticed something. "M-Ms. Higurashi."
Kagome's mom stopped walking and turned towards him. "Yes?"
"I know you're tired and all, but... could we go in that store?" he nodded to his left and shifted the boxes around.
Ms. Higurashi looked. It was a hat shop. She smile and started to walk towards it. "Of course Inuyasha."
The store was very small on the inside. Hats were covering every single inch of the walls. Inuyasha had never seen so many hats in one place and he didn't know which one to pick.
"You're wearing a medium." Ms. Higurashi placed her hand on his shoulder when she saw the overwhelmed expression on his face. "So you'll probably want a large. They're over there..."
Inuyasha walked over to the back wall and instantly saw the one he wanted. It was a simple red baseball cap, but he liked it. "This one." He placed the boxes on the floor and pulled the hat off it's hook.
"Why don't you try it on."
Inuyasha looked over at the cashier to make sure he wasn't watching and quickly pulled off the older hat. He scratched his ears and placed the newer hat on his head. While he would still rather wear no hat at all, he had to admit that this one was way better. His ears weren't pressed as tightly against his head.
"Does it fit?"
Inuyasha nodded. "Can we get this one?"
"Of course." Ms. Higurashi pulled it off his head and started walked over to the cashier. Inuyasha growled at old hat as he put it back on, picked up the boxes, and followed her.
The man working in the store took the hat from Kagome's mom. "Would you like to get it personalized. I could have in done in five minutes."
"Personalized?" Inuyasha looked down at Ms. Higurashi.
"Would you like your name put on it Inuyasha?" she smiled.
"Y-Yeah." he liked the thought of having his name on it.
"What was that name again?" the man said, taking out a pen and a piece of paper.
"Inuyasha."
As the man wrote it he gave a little laugh. "That's a strange name."
Inuyasha frowned. "It's not that strange."
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Kagome let out a sigh as she walked past the street vendors and other pedestrians. She was on her way home from spending the day with her friends and she was a little relieved. It seemed that she was having less things to talk about with her friends every time she visited them. At least before she graduated she could always fall back on the subject of school, but now... not so much.
They went on about things that were happening in their lives and she couldn't help but feel a little out of the loop. They were constantly dropping names and events that she had no clue about. She was sure they didn't do it on purpose, but she still wished Inuyasha would stop imprisoning her in the feudal era.
'Why does he have to put up such a battle every time I want to come here.'
She had figured that once the jewel was complete he would be more easy going with the idea of her traveling home, but he wasn't. It was completely the opposite. After her first visit Inuyasha had put her on a short of lock-down and each visit to her home was foreshadowed by days worth of fighting.
She didn't understand it.
"Kagome!" A familiar voice caught her attention and pulled her from her thoughts. She turned quickly to see Hojo waving at her.
"Hojo!" She ran over to him, but made sure to stop sure to stop short of hugging him.
"I haven't seen you in a while." Hojo said, smiling down at her.
"I know. I -"
"I guess I've been so busy with my college classes. Sorry I couldn't spend more time with you."
Kagome was a little surprised, usually she was the one coming up with reasons why she couldn't meet up with old friends. "It's fine. I'm sure you're busy."
"So... uhhh... I heard you decided against college."
Kagome shifted her weight from one foot to the other. Somehow, when Hojo said that, it made her feel a little guilty. "Yeah. It just wasn't for me."
Hojo shrugged. "Shame." he started to say something else, but his eyes darted across the street. "Isn't that your mom?"
Kagome turned her head to the side and saw her mom walking followed by a baseball capped Inuyasha who had his arms filled with boxes. "Yeah, I think it is." Her mind quickly tried to come up with a reason to not cross the street, but Hojo grabbed her had and dragged her over to them.
"Hello Ms. Higurashi."
Both Ms. Higurashi and Inuyasha turned. Inuyasha's eyes went to Kagome first, but quickly moved to Hojo. His face, which before had a bored expression, turned into a frown. Kagome took that as her hint and made sure to slip her hand out of Hojo's 'Did he notice that.' she wondered.
Ms. Higurashi smiled "Hello Hojo. I didn't know you were spending the day with Kagome."
"Neither did I." Inuyasha mumbled his eyes still locked on Hojo.
Kagome was the only one who heard him and she could tell he wasn't happy. "Inuyasha... please don't." she whispered, knowing his hanyou ears would pick it up. They twitched a little and he finally jerked his eyes away from Hojo and looked towards the ground.
"I ran into Kagome a few minutes ago actually. Thought I'd treat her to lunch or something."
"You can't." Inuyasha's head quickly shot up.
The others all looked at Inuyasha. "Oh..." Hojo paused. He looked down at Kagome. "Do you have other plans or something?"
Kagome looked from Inuyasha to Hojo and back again. "I don't know. Inuyasha do I have plans or something?" she glared at the hanyou.
"I was planning on treating her to lunch or something." Inuyasha quickly added before Kagome had a chance leave with Hojo.
Ms. Higurashi didn't want Kagome in a stressful situation - and it was obvious her daughter was worried about Inuyasha fighting -, so she quickly attempted to distract everyone. "I think we'd better get these things home. Kagome why don't you help Inuyasha carry some of that stuff."
Kagome couldn't help but give a little smile of gratitude. "Sure." She held out her hands.
"Keh, I don't need any help." Though he didn't want her spending more time with Hojo, so he gave her the lightest box.
Kagome tucked it under her arms and turned to Hojo. "I guess I'll see you later."
"Hopefully. It's been far to long." he gave her a quick hug, much to Inuyasha's distane, and walked off.
The three of them - Inuyasha, Kagome, and Ms. Higurashi - stood there for a few seconds, almost in a trance, before Inuyasha growled. "Why'd you hug that jerk." he hissed at Kagome.
Kagome rolled her eyes as the three of them started off towards her house. "Hojo is hardly a jerk. He's a lot nicer then a certain half demon I know."
"I'm nice."
"Name one time."
"I didn't slice Hojo's head off. That was nice."
Kagome laughed a little. "So Inuyasha, what are you gonna do about lunch?"
Ms. Higurashi looked over her shoulder towards Kagome. "I can take care of lunch, hun."
Kagome shook her head. "Inuyasha said he'd treat me. I'm gonna hold him to it."
They were all quiet for a little while until Kagome looked up at Inuyasha. "... Is that a new hat?"
"Yeah." Inuyasha smiled. "It's bigger, doesn't hurt my ears."
"Hmmm... it looks nice."
"Keh." Inuyasha smiled and tried not to look too proud of his selection.
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"Fuck!" Inuyasha groaned as he tried to use the modern era tools to cook lunch for Kagome. He had burnt almost everything he touched and the floor was covered with things he had spilt. "Why'd I have to open my big fucking mouth."
Inuyasha had hoped that Ms. Higurashi would help him with the cooking, but she had gone off to take a nap as soon as they had all arrived home. He had no idea how to make what it was he was trying to make.
Outside the kitchen Kagome was walking from one end of the living room to the other. She shook her head each time she heard Inuyasha curse. 'Maybe I should tell him he doesn't have to treat me to lunch'.
Souta watched his sister, "Aren't you gonna stop him. He's gonna burn the house down."
"He's fine." Kagome said. But when an explosion sounded in the kitchen both Kagome and Souta looked at each other with panic. "I'll go. You stay here."
She started to walk towards the kitchen door but Inuyasha yelled out at her "Kagome! Don't even think about coming here."
"D-Don't you want any help?"
He was silent for a few seconds before he finally negotiated. "Okay, but you can't say it'."
"I won't."
"You can come in."
Kagome glanced once more at Souta before walking into the kitchen. She gasped when she saw the state of the room. The sink was filled with dishes, the floor was littered with spices and some kind of glop, smoke was coming out of every appliance, and somehow Inuyasha had gotten rice stuck to the ceiling. "Inuyasha!" she screamed "What did you do!"
"You can't say 'it'. You said you wouldn't."
Kagome's eyes finally fell on Inuyasha. His head was facing her, but his body was still in the positions it was earlier. His legs were spread and his Tetsaiga out. Apparently Inuyasha had been seconds away from destroying the microwave.
'one...two...three...' Kagome closed her eyes and counted all the way to twenty before she was calm enough to talk to Inuyasha. "I've seen you cook before. You've never made a mess like this!"
Inuyasha growled and put away his sword. "Yeah, but I've never had to use all these stupid things that just... make noise, and burn things, and shock me." His frustration was obvious.
"What were you planning on doing with Tetsaiga?"
"The thing inside the microwave blew up..."
Kagome walked over to the microwave and opened it. Inuyasha had apparently placed a metal pot filled with water and rice inside the microwave. He had given up on the stove when it burnt everything and tried the microwave - not understanding that certain things couldn't be put in the microwave.
Kagome tapped her foot. "Why didn't you just have me help or something."
"Because you said I had to treat you to lunch!"
"Yeah, but I thought you'd scoop me some ice cream or make a sandwich."
A light dusting of blush appeared on his face. "Keh. I wanted to make you something more complicated then that."
"Like what."
"Those damn rice balls your mom always makes."
Kagome closed the microwave and sighed. "I can help you make them if you want."
Inuyasha gave one quick nod and looked down at his feet. For the first time since walking into that room Kagome felt bad for Inuyasha. He had been trying and now he was probably embarrassed that he needed help from her.
"Listen... maybe we should clean this place first."
"Yeah." Inuyasha looked around at the chaos he had created. "We probably should. I think your mom would kill me."
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"... and then you roll in around like that..." Inuyasha stood next to Kagome and tried to listen to her instruction on how to make the rice ball, but he was having a hard time paying attention. Her scent was strong.
They had spent a good hour cleaning the kitchen. Kagome had been more or less amazed that he manage to get rice stuck to the ceiling. To get it down she stood on his shoulders and scrubbed.
There was one moment where she almost lost her balance though. Inuyasha tigtened his grip around her ankles, "Careful wench." he glanced up at her without thinking and ended up looking right up her skirt at her white panties.
"...er..." he quickly looked down at the floor, praying that Kagome hadn't notice.
"Okay." Kagome said after another five minutes. "You can let me down now."
He did, but the second her feet were on the floor he turned his back to her. He looked up at the ceiling they had just cleaned - his eyes would have gone anywhere but on Kagome.
"I'm feeling all sticky and dirty though, I think I'll take a shower before we cook."
"Keh. Whatever."
But now as they cooked Kagome's scent kept hitting him in strong waves. Her scent was always stronger after a shower or after one of her baths. He closed his eyes and took in a deep breath. 'Kagome'.
"You're not paying attention to me Inuyasha." Kagome sighed. "I thought you wanted to learn how to make these."
"I am paying attention." Inuyasha responded.
"You're eyes aren't even open."
Inuyasha opened them and stared down at Kagome. "Doesn't mean I wasn't paying attention to you."
"I-Inuyasha..."
His eyes dropped from her to her lips before going back again. She let out a small gasp and subconsciously leaned slightly towards him. 'Kami...' Inuyasha thought. He started to lean towards her. His lips getting closer and closer to hers...
"Kagome. Are you and and Inuyasha still cooking? I need to start on dinner." Kagome's mom walked in the kitchen.
Inuyasha jerked away from Kagome and walked towards the door. "Yeah, we're done here." he mumbled as he disappeared around the corner.
Kagome sighed and looked down at the one rice ball. "Do you need any help with dinner?" She felt a little to embarrassed to face Inuyasha right now.
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Final thought from Souta
"Who on earth could have imagined that cooking rice could go so wrong."
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Hope you guys liked that chapter. Inuyasha's cooking disaster was inspired by one of my attempts at cooking Mac and Cheese. I'm a really bad cook.
Lots of Love... DayDreamer62386