The Power of Fate

By spyrofate

Disclaimer: No I don't own Inuyasha or any of the characters!!

Dedicated to my amazing writer and best friend, Kenuyasha!

Thanks for reviewing, and I'm glad you like it. Don't know if it's all that great (b/c of lack of reviews), but it doesn't mean I'm giving up....I'll continue to post as long as an idea pops in my head. I just hope I can get some more reviews later.

Chapter 7: Needed

The rest of the day had been too quick for Inuyasha and Kagome. After Kagome gave her hanyou a few lessons on how to work a shower, Mrs. Higurashi set out to pick up Souta from school. Souta was exstatic to see his big brother at their house, bombarding the hanyou with questions about the Feudal Era, and inviting him to play video games. Inuyasha simply smiled at the kid, but in truth...he only wanted to be with Kagome. Not long after Souta's arrival, Kagome's grandfather made an appearance, throwing useless sutras at the hanyou. After a nice long ramen dinner, the group decided to turn in for the night. Both Inuyasha and Kagome were disappointed and depressed that they didn't really get much time together. It was decided that Inuyasha would sleep on the couch that night.

Night had fallen, and a starry sky loomed over the Higurashi shrine. The lights were turned out and the faint sound of snoring could be heard from inside. Kagome tossed and turned in her bed, unable to fall asleep. She never felt so happy before, and yet...so lonely.

She wanted him.

She wanted nothing more than to be near him, to touch him,....hold him....kiss him. She sighed and rolled over on her side, letting her arm fall limp over the edge of her bed.

'Why is it so hard? I just can't sleep tonight.'

She rolled onto her back, staring up at the ceiling. She smiled warmly at a shadow that looked like the Tetsusaiga transformed.

"Inuyasha." she whispered.

Inuyasha laid motionless on his back, under a blanket, staring up at the ceiling, his hands tucked under his head.

'Damn it. I just can't sleep tonight!' he sighed heavily.

"Kagome." he whispered.

He let out a small, silent growl and sat up, tossing the blanket aside, and began walking up to Kagome's room. He couldn't stand it, he needed to be near her, to smell her sweet scent, to feel her smooth skin. When he finally reached her room, he stopped outside the door. Her scent hit his nose like a hammer to a nail. He inhaled deeply and relaxed. He had to see her, he had to be near her. He gently grabbed the door and slid it open, thankfully it didn't squeek or make any noise as he opened it. The hanyou then peered inside, becoming lost in the scent that surrounded him. Finally, he spotted her. She was lying face up on her back, eyes closed and appeared to be asleep. Inuyasha slowly crept in, closing the door silently behind him. He stealthily creeped over to the side of her bed and kneeled down next to her, watching her. Kagome felt the loneliness she had, slowly start to drift away, and began to feel...safer. Her eyes then fluttered open and she turned her head to see a pair of beautiful golden orbs staring at her.

"Inu...yasha?"

The hanyou panicked and fell over. He quickly stood up and regained his composure.

"Er...sorry. I didn't mean to wake you Kagome. I'll leave now." he quickly began to walk over to the door, but before he could reach for the knob, a voice stopped him.

"Inuyasha wait!"

The hanyou turned to face the miko.

"What's the matter?"

Kagome didn't respond. Instead, she got up off her bed and slowly made her way over to him with longing in her beautiful, brown eyes. Inuyasha watched her curiously as she approached. Kagome then wrapped her arms around his waist, and buried her face in his chest.

"Please...don't go." she whispered.

"Kagome....." Inuyasha trailed off.

"Please....I need.....to be with you. I need you Inuyasha." her voice began to crack and she felt she would cry.

Inuyasha then smiled lovingly at the miko. He cupped her face gently in his hand and lifted her face to meet his. His eyes brimming with love and compassion.

"And I need you Kagome."

Kagome smiled sweetly at the hanyou and raised her head to meet his lips in a passionate kiss. Inuyasha instantly returned the kiss, holding her tight in his arms. He licked her bottom lip, asking for entrance. She opened up without hesitation, letting themselves explore each others' mouths before wrestling for dominance. Inuyasha, of course, won. They stayed like that for a good few minutes before breaking for air. Kagome embraced the hanyou tightly.

"Stay with me tonight." she whispered, listening to his heart beat as its pace quickened.

"Kagome.....I don't want to get you in trouble with your mother. And I don't want to get in trouble with her either." his voice cracked in fear at the thought of what Kagome's mother would like when she was angry. Kagome was scary enough when she was angry.

Kagome giggled at the hanyou, but continued to plea.

"Inuyasha......please." she whispered even more gently.

Inuyasha couldn't fight it anymore. He needed her. He needed to be with her. He smiled when he realized she felt the same. They loved each other.

"Okay Kagome, I'll stay with you." he said softly, burying his nose in her raven hair, breathing in her scent.

Kagome then release her grip on the hanyou and made her way back to her bed. She climbed in and moved over on the farthest side. She patted the space next to her, inviting him over to her, smiling lovingly at him. Inuyasha smiled back at her and slowly made his way over to her. He climbed in next to the miko and pulled the blanket over them. Kagome snuggled into him, resting her head on his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heart. Inuyasha wrapped his arms protectively around her waist and pulled her closer to him. He rested his head on top of hers and became intoxicated by her scent. Breathing in deeply, he slowly began to drift off into a peaceful slumber. Before he could fall asleep, something poked him. Kagome then felt something hard tucked in his chest. She raised her head off him in curiousity. She then saw a light glowing in his haori.

"Inuyasha what is that?"

The hanyou then reached inside his haori and pulled out the Shikon Jewel. Kagome stared in shock.

"Why do you have that with you?!"

"I thought you'd need it." he responded. Kagome stared at him in confusion when he finished. "You know...when we go back."

Kagome's eyes widened and a tear fell down her cheek.

'He wanted me to come back. He never wanted me to leave.' she smiled lovingly at the hanyou.

"Inuyasha."

The hanyou stared back at her and watched another tear fall from her cheek. Kagome then grabbed the jewel from his hand, setting it next to them on her dresser. She then leaned in and kissed him once again. Inuyasha responded immediately, but didn't have time to ask for entrance as Kagome broke away and whispered gently to his ear.

"I love you Inuyasha. Goodnight." and she laid her head back on his chest and quickly fell asleep.

Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her once more, pulling her close and breathing in her scent.

"I love you too Kagome. Sleep well." he then laid his head on top of hers and slowly drifted into a deep sleep.

(A/N: Sorry that was shorter than the others, just wanted to put a little fluff in before they returned. Review and tell me what you think. BE HONEST!!!! lol. Until then....)