Chapter 4 - Stained
"Speech"
'Thoughts'
'Flashbacks'
"So, what's been goin' on since I left?"
"Well, not much really, Rin did have her piano recital, she was amazing, the audience was cheering so loud for her." She smiled at the memory of the beaming grin that overtook Rin's little face.
"Aww man! I bet that kid kicked some ass!" Kagome's smile thinned but remained none the less.
"Yeah... she did." Silence returned to the duo, brief sounds made by others filled the discomforting peace. The presence of another was all Kagome needed, the reassurance that she still had a body for support, a person to help. She shuffled uncomfortably, a tight pain near her hip thrummed until it disappeared again almost immediately, then she felt the telltale signs of natures calling.
"Oo! Excuse me Inu, toilet break." He nodded awkwardly, waving his hand as she scurried away.
If there was one thing she could resent pregnancy for, it was the lack of bladder control. She didn't think it'd happen this far into pregnancy as the baby was about the size of an avocado, but she seriously underestimated the pressure that an avocado could enforce. She had no doubts that the life inside of her was constantly trying to kick and push on her bladder, and as the baby grew, that mission became easier to fulfil.
Washing her hands she glanced into the mirror in front of her. She looked a lot thinner in the face, both her skin and hair looked quite dull, both lacking from their usual appearance. Stress had taken its toll on her fragile mind and now it was physically evident too. She exited the bathroom, the pain beside her hip returning, and made her way back towards Inuyasha. He smiled and stood up, both had finished their drinks and now she supposed was the time to part.
"Hey... If you wouldn't mind, could we talk a little longer?" He scratched the back of his head, his cheeks slightly pink.
"E-erm..."
"It's just that, being away from the family for so long... gets ya feelin' quite lonely."
"Inu-"
"Not that I'm being all girly an' shit. Just wanna know what I missed." She smiled earnestly.
"Sure, that'd be nice." He opened the door, a cold, fresh breeze blowing through the small cafe. His hand extended towards the small park opposite them, his gesture was followed by a bright smile.
"After you milady." She shook her head, another wide grin on her face. It was refreshing and felt nice just to be carefree.
"Ouch..." She held her hip as the nagging pain intensified, then relaxed again as it diminished into nothing and rather abruptly Inuyasha's hand clasped her own.
"You ok?" His voice was tense with uneasiness, his expression panicked. He didn't know anything, well he couldn't after all. The scent, she had made sure to block, and he hadn't been near her stomach to feel anything, he came close just but luckily he merely gripped her hip.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm fine." She inhaled deeply, passing it off as another cramp. She had suffered with them in her second month and her anxiety levels had been at an all time high due to it. Medical practitioners couldn't discover any cause and after many blood tests, urine tests, examinations and scans, nothing abnormal appeared therefore, with caution, they let her walk free. Now it only irked her that the devilish cramps had returned with vengeance, and after she finally thought she had escaped them.
"If you're sure..." His voice still sounded uncertain, but she couldn't explain the situation, at least not yet, she was still on high alert.
She couldn't make another step before she released a cry of utter pain before dropping onto her knees. Instantly her hand lay flush against her stomach as the other shakily held her weight, struggling to prevent her from meeting the rough concrete sidewalk. She could hear the fear and cries of people surrounding her trembling form, a louder more brash voice called aloud for her, she couldn't decipher the words and her heart struggled to beat and her breaths became raspy and shallow.
The pain, she found, did not waver, this time it only grew in its ferocity. Red liquid ran down her thighs and she watched as it started to stain the blue denim of her jeans, it ran further down onto the pavement where it began to slowly pool by her knees.
"I know that you are aware of her location." Without looking behind him, he knew his father shook his head in agreement.
"That I am son, still sharp as-"
"Don't deflect from the situation, I know you will not tell me, although you seem to vouch for our reunion." He interrupted swiftly.
"Hm I will only think for her welfare as of now." He turned around and growled.
"And you do not think that our separation will harm her further?" His father frowned and moved to stand beside him, looking out towards the setting sun.
"I know what is best for her Sesshoumaru, you may disagree with my decisions, but Kagome is the priority here. And I know very well that a seperation from this mess will definitely do her some good." He scowled harshly, his brows deeply furrowed.
"You are infact right father... I do disagree." His father turned towards him and smiled sadly.
"And pity you I do, for you cannot see through your own selfish ways."
"I figure you wish to keep her from me for some time." Another nod.
"I do, however I know you will find her yourself in due time, and I also know that this time may well be the last."
"I think not." His voice raised.
"We shall soon see my son." And he then proceeded to leave.
"We shall soon see, father." And with this last statement his amber eyes glinted.
"You're so demanding!"
"Hn."
"Where are you taking me!" They were walking in the gardens, he had practically dragged her out of the party they were currently attending, he was hell bent on taking her somewhere but wouldn't reveal his intentions to her, no matter how hard she tried.
"Look." She turned to face the direction he was pointing towards and her heart skipped a beat. In front of her stood a small white gazebo, in the dark of night it was illuminated by the lights which decorated its frail pillars and fencing, coincidentally mimicking the small gate in her front garden back home, which lined the spaces between each pillar.
"It's beautiful!" She made her way towards the small building, her heels clicking against its dark flooring. She basked in the beauty of the scenery, trees stood sturdy on either side of its structure, flowers and shrubbery littered around and in between the trees and overall it was truly breathtaking.
"What I like best is the view." She felt a hand clasp her jaw and her head was turned towards the night sky. The full moon shone in the sky, stars surrounding its illuminating form, a few clouds blew past and this night had turned into a scene from a movie.
She inhaled sharply as she felt a pair of lips spread light kisses over the expanse of her neck, arms encircled her waist and she giggled. "Now I know your intentions." His quiet chuckle proved as her answer.
"How can you expect me not to when you look like this." His hand travelled up the slit revealing her thigh and heard her breathing pick up.
"You do realise we're outside?" Another low chuckle sent shivers down her spine, his teeth lightly bit her ear.
"Like that has stopped us before." Her muscles clenched in anticipation, he knew he had her and she did too. Helpless in the arms of the devil, temptation had proven to much and now under the moonlight, they shared the feelings that ran so deep in their hearts.
Im soooooo bad at describing scenes so please excuse that! I'm trying to brush up my skills... I've got an image here to try and give you an idea of the flashback scene! It's a cute little fluff scene, why not add it, everyone loves fluff! Anywho check it out -
(I've just realised the image won't load so it'll be on my profile!)
Sorry if it doesn't load for some people! Hope you enjoyed this chapter!
P.s. I will include a lemon (or a few) ;) in future chapters, I just thought to put one in the first few chapters was too distracting from the story itself... But fear not! They are fast approaching!
P.p.s. Please point out any typos or mistakes!
