AANNNDD, HERE'S CHAPTER 2 EVERYBODY!

It's been a long week and honestly, I had such a hard time not just giving in and posting the next chapter of this. I really love this series and enjoy writing it and love the feedback I've been getting so far, so can you blame me for being anxious to post again?

I think not.

Anywho, I got nothing really important to say here, so I will cut this short.

ENJOY READING!

DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Inuyasha or Kuroko no Basuke

Kagome held in a wicked smirk as she watched the boy beside her scream for what seemed to be the hundredth time that night.

"You did this to yourself you know," she commented, her lips turning up in amusement at the incredulous expression she received.

"Wha- How are you not scared Gomecchi?!"

Kagome shrugged, making the blond model pout in frustration. She chuckled and grabbed the remote to pause the movie.

"I'm going to make some more popcorn as it would seem that somebody ate it all…" she trailed off, throwing Kise a sickeningly sweet smile over her shoulder. She heard him let out a huff as she made her way into the kitchen.

"Well I'm sorry if I'm a stress muncher…"

Kagome rolled her eyes.

They have been watching a new scary movie that had come out recently. So recently, in fact, that Kise had to go exclusively through one of his rich model friends to get it. Kagome didn't know exactly why he had decided that he wanted to watch it, however, as they were only forty-five minutes into the movie and Kagome had already lost track of how many times the boy had jumped in his seat or fallen off of the couch in fear.

He originally came over with the idea in his head of spending time with "his favorite girl", yet Kagome had the feeling that he was quickly regretting that decision.

After finding another package of popcorn, she tore open the clear wrapping and shoved it into the microwave to cook. She waited a few minutes, twirling her thumbs and looking around the room at nothing in particular before the distinct beeping sound rang throughout the kitchen. Popping the microwave door open, Kagome grabbed the popcorn, poured it into the big bowl they had been using before, and made her way back into the living room.

Noticing that it had been starting to get dark outside, Kagome flipped the lights off on her way over, casting a shadow over the room.

Kise jumped when the lights went out, turning wildly in his spot only to find Kagome standing beside the couch with an amused smile.

"You sure you want to keep watching? We can just watch something else," she suggested, feeling somewhat sorry for the poor boy. He clearly didn't do well with horror movies, but then what was the point of putting himself through the pain to begin with?

He sighed in relief after seeing that it was only Kagome. Shaking his head, Kagome saw his eyes set into a determined glare in which he directed towards the large television set, "No, I'm fine. We're more than half way through. I can make it."

Kagome stared at him for a few seconds before shaking her head in mild disbelief, "Alright. Let's continue then."

She took a seat beside him, eyeing the throw pillow he was holding tightly to his chest as if it were his lifeline.

"If it's too much for you, just tell me okay?" she asked. Her voice was humorous, but Kise could see the hint of concern behind those bright blue eyes of hers. His face softened from its tense state, a smile taking its place.

Making a noise of agreement, Kise brought his legs up under his chin, curling in on himself a bit as he waited for the movie to start again.

It had been a good twenty minutes and Kagome had now found herself semi-interested in the direction the plot of the movie was taking. They were coming up on the climax when the music started building. The atmosphere of the room grew as the movie worked to enthrall its audience.

As soon as the climax hit and the proverbial "shit hit the fan", Kise had found himself nearly leaping out of his seat in fright as jump scares blended together with gore and horror to create the ultimate mixture of terror on the screen.

"Ah!" he shouted. Looking for comfort, he turned to the closest thing to him and latched on.

And that thing just so happened to be Kagome.

She jumped a bit when Kise had suddenly dived into her stomach. His arms wrapped themselves tightly around her waist while he buried his face deep into her midsection.

After the momentary surprise had settled, however, Kagome's eyes softened into an understanding gaze. She squirmed a bit, managing to somehow get her arms out of Kise's insanely strong grip. She then grabbed the remote and turned the movie off before turning her attention back to her terrified friend.

"Kise," she nudged him. The blond didn't budge, but Kagome knew he heard her. "I turned it off. It's okay."

She felt her heart clench when she was met with the sound of a low sniffle. His arms tightened around her— his hands clenching into the material of her shirt.

"I'm sorry Gomecchi. I didn't think it would be that scary," he admitted, sounding almost ashamed of himself. Kagome hated to admit it, but he sounded absolutely adorable. Her lips curled up into a small smile. Lifting her arms, she rested the appendages around Kise, running a hand through his hair in an attempt at calming him down.

"Don't apologize. Horror movies aren't for everyone. What I want to know was why you chose it to begin with. You had to have known that you wouldn't like it, right?"

Kise's eyes fluttered shut at the soothing feeling of Kagome's hand running across his scalp. He hummed in response, soaking up every last bit of attention he was getting from the girl in his arms. "I just wanted to spend some time with you Gomecchi. I don't see you a lot anymore and I miss you."

The way that he had said that—not even trying to hide the adoration and affection in his voice— had Kagome's heart beating a little faster than usual. She felt her cheeks flare up in response as she coughed in embarrassment.

Not stopping her ministrations, Kagome continued to play with his hair as the room fell into a comfortable silence.

After a few moments of basking in each other's presence, Kagome broke the silence.

"Idiot. Just call me when you want to hang out. I'll make time for you."

Normally, Kise would have started whining at the insult against him, but this time he remained quiet. Instead of responding, he laid his head down on Kagome's lap, rubbing tiny circles on her waist with his arms hung loosely around her.

Kagome let out a content sigh.

She would always make time for him. He was her closest friend. He was the person that she always went to in good times and in bad.

He always cared about her and did his best to protect her wherever he could.

And she couldn't help but love him for it.