Disclaimer: Still own nothing. Though I wish I did. Props to Rumiko Takahashi!
Ch.4: Mall and Date Night
Once Kagome got from the hallway that led to the bathrooms she made a beeline for the exit doors by the food court. Once she was outside, Kagome sat by the wall in the delivery area, for the stores. She slid down the wall and pulled her knees to her chest.
"God I am such an idiot!" she said to herself as she cried into her arms. She was the rebound girl, and now she got her heart broken by rushing into the relationship. Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!
Inuyasha pulled out of his hug with Kikyo and shook his head.
"I am sorry Kikyo, but I just can't be with you anymore! I realized last night, that I love Kagome. I always have loved Kagome, I was just to stupid to realize that before." Inuyasha said as he put some space between him and his ex girlfriend. Kikyo knew Kagome had seen them embrace and ran off. That made this even better, especially since Inuyasha hadn't even realized it yet. Kikyo just had to get to her first.
"Whatever you say Inuyasha. Hope you two are happy together." Kikyo said as she stormed off back into the food court. Inuyasha shook his head. That girl sure was stubborn. Inuyasha turned back to the entrance to the Girl's bathroom. He smelled Kagome's scent coming from inside the girls room, but she had been in there a while. Walking closer to the door Inuyasha called inside.
"Kagome! You O.K in there?" He waited a second or two, but didn't receive a response. He sniffed again and turned his head eyes wide. Her scent told him she had walked right past him, but that meant that….
"Shit!" Inuyasha ran out into the food court and ran over to Miroku and Sango.
"Have you seen Kagome?" He asked in a panic looking around the food court.
"We told you she was in the bathroom!" Sango said in a 'duh' tone. Inuyasha looked at the girl in front of him.
"Sango, I think I fucked up!" He said as explained his side of the story.
Kagome had been outside for a couple of minutes, sitting there in tears. Inuyasha hadn't even noticed her run by him or he would have at least had the decency to come and set things right with her, right? That's what she had hoped at least. Kagome wiped the last of the tears from her cheeks. She refused to cry anymore, she knew last night this would happen. Might as well get back inside and get a little retail therapy going. Kagome knew Sango would be able to tell she was crying and that Inuyasha would be in big trouble, but she really didn't care too much. At least that is what she told herself. Standing up Kagome wiped the dirt from the bottom of her jeans before she tried to walk back inside. Before she even left the loading dock though, Kikyo turned the corner blocking her way.
"Well look what the cat dragged in." Kikyo said crossing her arms and staring at Kagome with an look of pure hatred.
"Kikyo, I …" Kagome started, at least trying to get her apology out, but Kikyo interrupted her.
"Save it. No apology, or anything else you have to say will change anything. Once a slut always a slut in my book." Kikyo said slowly walking towards Kagome. Kagome refused to show the girl in front of her, any fear. She was in the wrong and she felt she deserved anything Kikyo saw fit at the moment.
"Nothing else to say then?" Kikyo said as she stood inches away from Kagome. Kagome shook her head looking to the floor. How could she look the girl in the eye? She stole her boyfriend for the evening. They may have only kissed, but that is steal considered cheating by Kagome's standards.
"Kikyo, I understand if you don't wish for Inuyasha and I to hang out anymore, I don't blame you. I'll cut all ties!" Kagome said seriously looking at the girl for the first time. Kikyo stood there in shock; this girl thought Inuyasha and her were back together? This made things ten times better. She was still planning on beating the girl to a pulp, but at least it would make it a lot easier.
"Oh ties will be cut, but first I owe big time! Kikyo said as she lunged at Kagome knocking them both to the ground. Kagome refused to fight back being that she felt she deserved nothing less. Kikyo scratched, punched and pulled at Kagome, not caring one bit of the state she'd leave the girl in, but unfortunately someone decided to step in. Kagome had her eyes closed when she felt Kikyo being lifted from her. Sango's voice calling her name has her opening her eyes. Miroku held Kikyo back while Sango knelt down next to Kagome.
"What the hell is going on?" Sango asked pulling Kagome to her feet. Looking at Kagome there wasn't much damage done. Her clothes were covered with dirt, but other then that she ad seemed O.K. Kagome felt bruises forming on her stomach, but she wouldn't dare tell Sango, lest she decided to return the favor to Kikyo. Kagome looked from Kikyo to Sango and sighed.
"Inuyasha and Kikyo got back together. I saw them hugging when I came out of the bathroom. I came out here to clear my head, but when I went to come back inside Kikyo showed. Letting her fight me was the least I could do, I helped Inuyasha cheat on her. I would be just as pissed as she was if it were me." Kagome explained as she wiped some of the dirt from her shirt and jeans.
"Who fed you that lie?" Sango asked turning on Kikyo with an evil glare.
"No one!" Kagome said looking between Sango and Kikyo again. "I was there I saw it for myself" Kagome added confused. Inuyasha ran around the corner at the moment. Without stopping her ran right up to Kagome and pulled her into a hug.
"Are you O.K, you have to let me explain!" Inuyasha said with evident worry in his voice. Kagome looked up at Inuyasha and was highly confused. Here she was upset and believing she did something wrong. She might have missed something. She to have. Right?
"Kagome, I know you must of saw me and Kikyo in a not so pleasant situation, but please I can assure you that there is nothing anymore between Kikyo and I. I am with you now. I love you; you know that! I was trying to let her off easy, but I am stupid as hell for not even realizing you were right there. I am so sorry Kagome! I need you to forgive me!" Inuyasha said begging and pleading with her. Kagome was on cloud nine at his confession. She could care less that he was trying to make things smoother for Kikyo; she was just elated that he had still chosen her! Kagome jumped into Inuyasha's arms hugging him tightly to her and kissing every inch of his face. " Oh Inuyasha! I thought had realized you still loved Kikyo and decided to go back to her! I was so upset with myself! Thank you Inuyasha! Thank you for choosing me!" Kagome said after she attacked Inuyasha with kisses. Inuyasha laughed as he held her tightly. He brought their lips together in a much-needed kiss, ignoring the fact that their two best friends and Kikyo still stood around them. Miroku had long since let go of the struggling Kikyo, who just stood in shock and anger at the girl who took her boyfriend from her. Obviously it was going to take a lot more effort to get those too to break up!
"Glad that everything worked out and is all better now but can we go shopping?" Sango asked with her hands on hips, when shopping was involved she wasn't very patient. Kagome and Inuyasha looked at each other one more time with huge smiles as Inuyasha put Kagome back on her feet.
"Yea lets go!" Kagome aid as she linked her arm with Inuyasha's and the group headed back into the mall completely by passing Kikyo. Kikyo stomped her foot on the ground as she squealed in anger heading towards her car.
Once the quartet was back inside the mall, they headed towards the music store. Desperately in search for a specific CD, Sango was on a mission. Kagome stood away from Sango while she was searching each aisle for her CD. Miroku and Inuyasha were on the other side of the store not wanting to be caught in the cross hairs in case Sango didn't find what she was looking for.
"Did you find it yet?" Kagome asked cautiously, not wanting the wrath of Sango upon her. Sango shook her head and continued her search. Kagome slowly made her way over to Inuyasha and Miroku; it was a lot safer over there. Kagome hid behind Inuyasha while he looked back at her with a laugh.
"Protect me babe, she's going to kill me when she realizes I ditched her." Kagome whispered. Inuyasha stood where he was, acting like he didn't see Kagome.
"Don't worry babe, I got you!" He whispered back. Miroku shook is his laughing at his friend's antics. Sango suddenly looked up and realized Kagome was nowhere to be found. She marched over to the boys and looked around.
"Where's Kagome? She ditched me!" Sango asked still looking for her friend. Inuyasha and Miroku shrugged.
"We saw her with you! " Inuyasha said lying for his girlfriend who he felt laughing into his back. Trying not to laugh he surveyed the store, "I don't see her maybe she is hiding from you" Inuyasha suggested. He didn't see Miroku pointing behind him giving Sango a clue. Sango quickly darted behind Inuyasha grabbing Kagome, causing her to scream.
"I'm sorry Sango please don't hurt me!" She fake begged. Everyone started laughing while the store clerk rolled his eyes.
"They don't have it, lets go!" Sango suggested as she headed towards the exit. Everyone followed. Once they were back in the main part of the mall, the friends started walking, with no real destination. The girls pulled they guys into different shops to look around here and there, but they stuck to mostly window-shopping. Finally they all decided it was time to leave having walked the mall twice. They all stood next to the cars trying to figure out what to do next.
"Why don't we have couple's only time, and then meet at the house later?" Sango suggested. Miroku and Inuyasha nodded in agreement.
"I think that's a great Idea." Kagome said as she walked over by Inuyasha, and grabbed his hand. Sango and Miroku got in Sango's car and Inuyasha and Kagome got into Inuyasha's car. Sango and Miroku headed back toward Sango and Kagome's house, so they could pick up Miroku's car while Inuyasha and Kagome headed toward the Beach.
"The beach?" Kagome questioned as they passed the exit to the school, and they drive on to the bridge to get to the beach. Inuyasha looked over at Kagome with a smile.
"Yup! I know how much you love the Funnel cake on the Boardwalk." Inuyasha said with a smirk. Kagome smiled even brighter. She really did love this boy in front of her. He knew her so well. That's O.K Kagome knew him too, and she knew that he absolutely loved Kettle corn, and planned on buying him a giant bag of it from the beach shop. The two love birds enjoyed their drive together, Kagome looked down at her outfit, silently cursing for not dressing up nicer for their first official date. Inuyasha saw her looking down at her clothes and smirked he already knew what she was thinking. He placed his hand over hers and squeezed slightly, causing her to look at him.
"You look beautiful Kagome." Inuyasha said sincerely, looking over to her for a second, before turning back to the road. Kagome blushed slightly.
"Thank you Inuyasha!" She said with a smile. They finally pulled into the parking lot of the boardwalk and parked by the ticket booth. Inuyasha bought them the unlimited ride bracelets and grabbed Kagome's hand as they began walking around. The Boardwalk as like one giant carnival. There was a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, a tilt-a-whirl, and carnival games and food galore. Inuyasha remembered when they all came to the beach over the summer before sophomore year, and Kagome kept bugging them all to go to the boardwalk for funnel cake. No one else wanted to go, but Inuyasha volunteered to go with Kagome to get some that day, and he definitely stored that away as one of Kagome's favorite things to do.
"Want to go on the bumper cars?" Inuyasha asked looking at her. Kagome looked around a bit.
"Yes that sound's good!" She said looking at him. The two got in separate cars and waited for other people to take up the other cars. Kagome was in a green car, while Inuyasha was in a blue one. Kagome smiled at him from across the floor.
"You're going down Dog boy!" She teased as he pretend to start her engines. Inuyasha laughed.
"In your dreams Higurashi." He said with a wink. Once the buzzer sounded the cars were able to move and Inuyasha's car lurched forward bringing him closer to Kagome. She backed up from the side where her car was "parked and maneuvered around Inuyasha as he got closer.
"Get back here Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled as he tried to speed up to catch her, unfortunately the cars were only set to go like 2 miles an hour. Kagome turned the corner and waved to Inuyasha, as she passed him on the other side of the median.
"Keep laughing! I am so going to get you!" Inuyasha yelled. Kagome looked back to see him three cars behind her. She squealed as she turned around trying to get away from Inuyasha, but as soon as she turned the second corner, the cars died. She laughed as she heard Inuyasha curse from his car. Kagome stood and waited at the exit door for him with a smile. Inuyasha walked up with a smirk.
"You got lucky, I 'll get you next time!" Inuyasha said as he put his arm around Kagome's shoulder.
Sango and Miroku switched out cars and found themselves at the movies. They went to see 'Jurassic World', and sat right at the top.
"God I am so excited!" Sango said while munching on her popcorn, waiting for the movie to start.
"I know; I heard it was excellent!" Miroku said sipping his soda. The two sat talking while the theatre filled up with other people. Finally the previews started to roll and the lights lowered.
Kagome and Inuyasha walked around the boardwalk for a while holding hands. The ocean breeze blowing Kagome's hair in every direction, allowing Inuyasha to breath in her fresh scent. Kagome smiled over to Inuyasha again, and sighed.
"What's the matter?" Inuyasha asked looking at Kagome. She seemed to be having a great time.
"I just…I don't know…. I wanted to apologize for this afternoon. I should have never over-reacted", Kagome said letting go of Inuyasha's hand and leaning against the railing of the boardwalk. Inuyasha couldn't believe it, He messed up and she was still blaming herself? This girl was unbelievable. He knew she was a selfless creature but he never knew how much she took in, and bottled up. Inuyasha walked over to her and turned her face gently to look at him.
"Don't you dare blame yourself any more. Do you understand me? Kagome you had every to react the way you did. I don't blame you, I probably would have reacted a lot worse then you did. So please don't blame yourself anymore." Inuyasha said staring at Kagome straight in her eyes. Kagome gasped as Inuyasha's thumb slowly caressed her cheek.
"Inuyasha, I…" Kagome started but Inuyasha interrupted by placing his lips on her own. The kiss lasted a few moments, before they broke apart. Inuyasha leaned his Forehead against Kagome's as he stared into her eyes.
"I hope I don't freak you out, when I say I love you Kagome!" Inuyasha said not holding back anymore. He knew he loved Kagome, his entire presence felt at ease when Kagome was around. He knew this feeling. It was instinct for all demons that had found their mates. His mother explained it to him once. Inuyasha waited for a horrified, freaked out response from Kagome, but none came. He looked down into her eyes and smiled when he saw love and adoration in her eyes.
"I love you too, Inuyasha!" Kagome responded with tears flowing down her cheeks. Inuyasha and Kagome kissed again briefly before Inuyasha wiped her tears with his thumbs before pulling her close in a hug. The couple stayed that way for a few minutes, before pulling apart.
"Want to go get that Funnel Cake now?" Inuyasha asked with a smile. Kagome nodded before she took his hand and ran off with him towards to the concession booth.
The Movie was over in two hours, Sango and Miroku emerged from the theatre laughing and goofing off.
"That was the best Jurassic Park movie yet!" Miroku said enthusiastically throwing his hands in the air. Sango laughed.
"It's Jurassic World!" She teased as she caused them to bump shoulders. Miroku stared at his girlfriend and placed an arm around her shoulders. They walked in a comfortable silence to the car.
"Do we want to go home yet or no?" Miroku asked as he unlocked the door to his car. Sango got in thinking what else they could do.
"Want to go get some ice cream?" Sango suggested. A smile came to Miroku's face.
"Absolutely!" Miroku agreed getting excited. Sango laughed as Miroku drove out of the movie theatre parking lot and to the ice cream shop closest to Sango and Kagome's houses.
Inuyasha and Kagome sat at a table with the freshly made funnel cake in hand. Kagome ripped a piece off and popped it in her mouth. Her eyes closed as she savored the sugary doughy taste.
"Mm… Thanks Inuyasha. I love funnel cake" Kagome said popping another piece in her mouth. Inuyasha chuckled.
"I know." He said taking in the rest of the boardwalk. They seemed to have done everything they both wanted to do.
"You almost ready to go or do you want to stay around here for a little while longer?" Inuyasha asked as she was finishing up her snack.
"We can go if you'd like! I think we did almost everything" Kagome said looking around trying to find somewhere they didn't go. Inuyasha stood and held his hand out for Kagome to take as they walked off the pier and back onto to pavement of the Parking Lot. They walked to the car enjoying each other's company and got in the car and buckled their seatbelts.
"Is there something else you want to do, or do you want to go back to your house?" Inuyasha asked as they pulled out of the parking lot.
"My house is fine" Kagome said, she didn't care so long as Inuyasha stayed with her. She wasn't quite ready for him to leave just yet.
Sango and Miroku were finishing up their ice cream, at the ice cream shop. They were on a bench looking into the pond.
"I love you Miroku!" Sango said as she leaned over and kissed his cheek. Miroku smirked.
"I love you too Sango. Are you ready to go home or would you like to come over to my house?" Miroku asked. They only lived up the road from each other so it wasn't a big deal.
"Lets go to your house, we don't go there too often." Sango said as they headed back to the car. Miroku pulled into his driveway a few moments later. The house was dark meaning Miroku's mom was working the night shift that night. The house was all to themselves. Miroku unlocked the door and ushered Sango into the house. She sat on his couch as Miroku turned on the light.
"I am going to go grab some blankets. I'll be right back Sango." Miroku said as he disappeared upstairs. When Miroku opened his door he turned on the light and saw a woman on his bed.
"Who the hell?" He said to himself . "Umm… Excuse me miss, but who are you?" Miroku said shaking the woman's leg trying to find out who she was. The women turned around and Miroku jumped back surprise.
"Koharu?" Miroku said as the girl sat up stretching.
"You do remember me, Miroku!" Koharu said as she stood trying to pull Miroku into a hug.
"How did you get in here, I thought you moved?" He asked not sure why she was in his bed.
"Your mom told me I could wait up here for you, since she had to go to work, and my family and I moved back yesterday." Koharu said trying her best to lean in for a kiss. Miroku tried his hardest against the girl's advances, but he was more worried about Sango being downstairs, while his ex girlfriend magically appeared in his room.
"Koharu, you have to leave, I am with someone else now! We are no longer together!" Miroku said seriously. Koharu didn't care she leaned into him crashing her lips on his own.
Sango sat on the couch and looked around the room. She had been inside Miroku's house a hundred times and she loved all the nick knacks that Miroku's mom collected. Sango waited, but she frowned when it seemed that Miroku was taking too long. She walked up the stairs heading towards Miroku's room. She heard weird noises as she approached the room, she opened the door and gasped at the sight. Sango immediately turned around and headed right out the door slamming the front door as she left. When the door slammed Miroku jumped back into realization.