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Chapter 4 : What is love?
Akihiko's walk home was faster than he liked. He really didn't want to face his father yet. After all he didn't leave the house on good terms. Giving a heavy sigh, Akihiko continued his walk home. But for some reason he felt more alive, and actually. Happy! He had such a wonderful time with Hailee. The afternoon couldn't come fast enough, for their coffee date.
'Is this how it feels to love someone?' Akihiko thought as he neared his home. 'I wish I could talk to dad about this, but mom might be a better choice.'
Slowly Akihiko turned the door knob, being as quiet as he could. He really didn't want to face his father right now. But when he opened the door, the house seemed almost empty. Only a small lamp was on in the family room.
'They must have went to bed early.' Akihiko thought walking through the kitchen to the stairway. So Akihiko decided to head to bed as well.
But Akihiko's emotions wouldn't let him sleep. His mind kept going back to Hailee. Was he really in love with her? Why did he feel so attracted to her? 'Could she really be my true mate?' Akihiko tried to clear his mind of all these thoughts, but it was no use.
And Hailee wasn't doing much better. She wanted to call her sister so badly it hurt. But knew she couldn't. Ciera and Dave were at the movies, so she couldn't call her now. And when Ciera and Dave got home, more than likely they were going to rock the bed!
A dirty thought came to Hailee. 'I wonder what Akihiko might be like in bed?' A blush came to Hailee's cheeks. "I'm starting to think like all those men that only want one thing." *sigh*
After a cold shower Hailee made her way to bed. Hailee hoped sleep would clear her mind.
But her mind couldn't settle, and her dreams were about Akihiko. Just sitting under the tree in the park, just enjoying themselves.
While Hailee's dreams were peaceful, Akihiko's were not. This time instead of him and his parents running for their lives. Now it was him and Hailee. And unlike so many years ago, gun fire rang out. Akihiko looked back in horror only to see his love fall to the ground.
"HAILEE!" Akihiko cried out, running back to her. Just as he made back to Hailee, Akihiko felt dozens of bullets hit him. Falling next to his beloved, he pulled her limp body close. Blood was everywhere. A voice came to him. Causing Akihiko to sit straight up in bed, sweat rolled down his face. And his heart was racing.
Looking over at his clock the time was 6:00 am.
Rising from his bed, Akihiko went to the bathroom. Turning on the cold water to splash some on his face. Akihiko didn't notice his father enter the bathroom.
InuYasha knew something was wrong. He could smell his son's fear. "Bad dream son?" InuYasha asked walking up to his son.
"Y-Yeah...dad, but I'd rather not talk about it."
InuYasha just shook his head and laughed. "So how was your date thing you went on?"
Akihiko didn't know what to say, he was hoping to talk to his mom first. "It was great dad, Hailee is really special. Like a totally different person you know." InuYasha didn't know what to say. He knew that feeling, he felt the same way when Kagome and him started traveling together. It might have been hundreds of years ago. When they were looking for shards of the Shikon jewel. But to InuYasha the memory felt like yesterday.
"Just be careful son, you know we can't let our guard down."
"I know dad, but... I...decided. Hailee is definitely something special to me."
A small growl came from InuYasha at Akihiko's words. "I told you no more dating her. You had your fun, now it's over."
"And just what are you going to do dad? You can't stop me!" Akihiko yelled back.
InuYasha just chuckled before continuing. "Really, did you forget who's the strongest right now."
Even though Akihiko was human, InuYasha could hear a strong growl coming from Akihiko. Along with a flash of red in his eyes.
Hearing the two fighting. Kagome quickly came running into the room, trying to make peace. "InuYasha, Akihiko, enough of this." Kagome also saw the red in Akihiko's eyes.
When Kagome saw he son's eyes, she quickly took InuYasha by the hand, leading him away from Akihiko. Both parents knew something was different about Akihiko.
"InuYasha, what did you do?" Kagome asked placing her hands around InuYasha's right arm.
"He got mad when I told him he couldn't go out with that girl again."
"What do you think is causing it?"
InuYasha didn't really know himself. But he had an idea. "He loves this girl, and with the new moon only two days away. His demon blood is getting stronger. Maybe even trying to protect this girl."
Kagome gasp! "You don't think his demon blood will fully take over?"
"It's hard to say. Akihiko is a lot different than me. It's hard to say what might trigger his blood." Their conversation ended when Akihiko door slammed shut. Kagome gave a heavy sigh before leaving InuYasha's side to go talk with her son. But InuYasha went and stood in her way.
"InuYasha!?"
"It's okay Kagome, I'll talk to him. He's my son too."
Kagome gave InuYasha a worried look. "Please don't be to hard on him, after all you can't blame him for falling in love."
InuYasha pulled Kagome tight against him before telling her that he was only going to calm Akihiko down. "I just need to get some answers from him Kagome." InuYasha said before letting his wife go.
InuYasha went to his son's room knocking twice before entering.
"What do you want!?" Akihiko growled out.
Taking a seat next to Akihiko on the bed, InuYasha started talking. "Look Akihiko, I know you think I'm only trying to control your life. But I'm not. You see son I never told you this, but before I met your mom. I thought I knew what love was."
Akihiko looked at his father with confused eyes. "What is love dad?"
InuYasha lowered his head so that his bangs covered his eyes. "Her name was Kikyo, she was the first woman I ever took an interest in. I truly believed I loved her. But we were tricked by an evil demon. We both thought we betrayed each other. The more I think about if we truly loved each other why were we so easily fooled."
"So how did you and mom meet?"
InuYasha smiled up at his son. "In away your mom found me. And she showed me that no matter what she truly loved me as I am, and would stand by me."
"So how did you know you loved her dad?"
"Well Akihiko, it took me a long time to get my head out of my a.s.s. It wasn't until I almost lost your mother that I woke up."
Akihiko saw a small tear go down his father's cheek. He couldn't believe it, his father never shed tears. "Dad, you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine son. Just some bad memories."
Akihiko and InuYasha were quiet for awhile before Akihiko spoke. "I'm sorry dad, I never knew."
Placing a hand on his son's shoulder InuYasha replied. "It's Okay son, just be careful that's all I ask."
Akihiko nodded that he understood. "So I guess...I better get ready. I told Hailee I'd meet her for coffee this morning."
Akihiko was expecting his father to explode. But InuYasha only gave his son a smile. "Just remember to keep your cool, it's getting close to the new moon. And for some reason your demon blood is getting stronger."
Akihiko thought for a minute before telling his dad about his dream. It was then InuYasha understood. Akihiko's demon side was trying to take Hailee as it's mate. Akihiko's demon blood was definitely different from his father.
"Akihiko, you need to stay away from Hailee after tonight. I fear your demon side is more than worried about this girl's safety. I think it's interested in mating her before you or her are even ready."
"But why now dad?"
"It's hard to say, you never really took an interest in going out with a girl before son."
Akihiko sighed. "Don't worry dad I'll stay away from Hailee until the new moon is over."
InuYasha was proud of his son, and himself. He managed to talk to his son with out causing a fight. InuYasha left Akihiko's room, and headed to the kitchen to find Kagome.
If Akihiko was leaving for breakfast with Hailee, maybe he could get a little extra for breakfast! 'At least one good thing came from Akihiko's dating.' InuYasha thought with a chuckle. 'Me and Kagome can enjoy our sex life again.'
May 2Hey I'm back home
May 2Finding his lovely wife standing at the stove cooking eggs and bacon. He walked up to her giving her a strong embrace. Kagome left his name out with a gasp. "InuYasha!"
When his lips found her mating mark she almost melted. A shiver went up her spine as she leaned back into his broad chest. "In...u...ya...sha... Akihiko is home. We shouldn't..." But his lips cut her off.
When InuYasha broke the kiss, he simply stared into her beautiful eyes. Kagome could tell something was different, by the look in his eyes. There was a love shining through them that she hadn't seen in years. "InuYasha, what is it?"
Cupping her cheek in his hand InuYasha only said. "I love you my beautiful Kagome."
A slight blush came to her cheeks. There was just something about the way he said those words. And the look in his eyes that just melted her heart. "Oh InuYasha, you know I love you to my handsome hanyou."
Neither one notice there son watching them. They both were to occupied in each other. Akihiko just watched hoping some day he to could have this much love for. "Hailee!" Akihiko thought. 'I need to get moving or I'll be late.' Grabbing his coat and calling out a good-bye to his parents Akihiko was gone in a flash.
Kagome didn't have a chance before she knew it InuYasha had turned off the stove. And had her bridal style in his arms, running up the stairs.
Kagome had her arms wrapped around InuYasha neck, giggling as he jumped up the stairs. Kagome continued to giggle as InuYasha laid her down on the bed. "What's so funny woman?"
Kagome placed a kiss on InuYasha's lips before continuing. "We're acting like a pair of rabbits."
InuYasha just stared at her like she was crazy. "Kagome, I'm part dog demon, how the hell can we be doing it like rabbits?"
Kagome laughed at his comment. "It's a figure of speech InuYasha, more of a saying. But if you prefer I can say like dogs."
This time InuYasha laughed. "If that's the way you want it. Get on your hands and knees my love." InuYasha whispered into Kagome's ear.
As Akihiko ran down the street to the coffee shop. His mind went back to the conversation he had with his father. 'So dad also thought he found he true love the first time he met this Kikyo woman. Only to be turned against each other. But in away there wasn't really any trust in the relationship, or was there?'
Akihiko was only making matters worse. 'Was true love really that difficult to find?' Akihiko was brought out of his thoughts when he heard a voice call his name. Looking up he saw Hailee calling his name and waving her hand in the air.
"Akihiko, there you are! I was starting to worry something happened to you." Hailee said running up to Akihiko and throwing her arms around his neck. Akihiko wasted no time putting his arms around Hailee, giving her a strong embrace.
His thoughts from before totally erased from his mind. No matter what, Hailee just seemed right to him. Maybe it was like his father said. Maybe it was just his demon blood talking since it was so close to the new moon.
Either way after that nightmare, he just needed to hold her. Their embrace was longer than they thought neither really wanting to move. It was Hailee that spoke first. "I take it you missed me? After all this is only our second date and we're acting like we've been together a month!"
Akihiko laughed at Hailee's little joke. "Of course I missed you Hailee. You just...feel right... It's almost like...I don't know.."
"Like part of you is missing." Hailee said placing a hand on Akihiko's cheek.
Placing his hand over her's, Akihiko quietly said. "Yeah!"
"Well I see you two have definitely hit it off!" Ciera said scaring Akihiko and Hailee half to death. Once Hailee caught her breathe she replied. "God sis, must you!"
Ciera only shrugged her shoulders. Akihiko gave a small chuck at the two sisters. "It's no big deal Hailee." Akihiko said taking Hailee's hand and leading them into the coffee shop.
When they were seated, Hailee introduced Akihiko to Ciera. Even though they already met during school. While they waited for their breakfast, Ciera started talking about the movie her and Dave saw last night. But when she stopped talking and looked over at Hailee and Akihiko. She found them staring into each other's eyes.
"Hailee, Hailee, HAILEE!"
"WHAT!"
Both sisters were quiet for a minute. Before Ciera stood to leave. "Well Hailee, since you have your man now. I can see I'm not needed."
"Wait! Ciera I'm sorry." Hailee said getting up to stop her sister.
"I'll talk to you later Hailee. I'm late for work anyway."
Hailee knew that was a lie, but let it go. Akihiko didn't know what to do. He felt bad for getting in the way of Hailee's relationship with her sister.
"I'm sorry Hailee. I didn't mean to cause problems between you two."
Turning back to Akihiko, Hailee only smiled. "You have nothing to be sorry for Akihiko. I guess sis isn't used to me dating, she'll cool down." Hailee said sitting back down next Akihiko.
"So what are you planning on doing today Akihiko?"
Hailee's question had Akihiko thinking hard. What was he going to do today? He never really did anything. "Nothing really Hailee, probably help mom with a few things. What about you Hailee?"
Hailee thought for a second before answering. "Well if it's okay with you, can I just hang out with you?"
Now Akihiko was in trouble. He couldn't bring Hailee home, not when your dad is a half-demon. And Akihiko really did want to spend time with Hailee. So he tried something different. "Well how about your place? I think my parents want the house to themselves today."
Hailee agreed it might be better too. After all she only knew Akihiko's mother. She heard strange things about Akihiko's father. Which since she got to know Akihiko. Knew they couldn't be true. But Hailee knew she would feel better in her own home.
"Sure Akihiko, we can do that. Besides I think you'll love my little apartment." Akihiko smiled at Hailee. As their breakfast finally arrived. Akihiko watched Hailee from across the table. Thinking of how he could ask his father if Hailee could visit his house some day soon.
