Thank you so much to all of you who have read and reviewed. Here's chapter six...I hope you enjoy!
Chapter Six
Recovery
Morning came and Kagome was still wrapped safely in InuYasha's arms. Kagome awoke and the first thing she saw was InuYasha's striking, golden eyes.
"Hey there," he said softly.
"Hey," she answered.
"How are you feeling? Are you hungry?" InuYasha questioned, his eyes were filled with concern.
Kagome sighed, "I feel much better. I could use a little food, I do feel a bit weak."
InuYasha took Kagome off his lap and gently placed her on the ground. "I'll go get you something, you shouldn't move yet. Stay right here," InuYasha explained.
Kagome smiled and nodded. InuYasha ran off to get Kagome something to eat. InuYasha darted through the forest looking for anything and everything that was edible. Then he went to a nearby river and caught some fish. Kagome sat patiently on the blanket. She still felt very weak and not quite right.
That poison really did a number on me. But InuYasha seems worried enough, he doesn't need to know anymore than he already does, Kagome thought to herself.
InuYasha came bounding back from his food run. His arms were full of fish, berries and vegetables. He placed everything on the blanket. Then he skewered the fish on some sticks and cooked the fish on the fire.
"Wow, that's an awful lot of food," Kagome stated in awe.
InuYasha smiled, "I wasn't sure what you felt like eating. So, I got a variety."
"That was very thoughtful of you, thank you," Kagome replied.
"Kagome, are you sure you feel better? You still look very pale and uncomfortable," InuYasha was very nervous and he had every right to be.
Kagome ate a few berries. She didn't want InuYasha to worry anymore. But if she didn't tell him the truth, he would just keep hounding her.
"I'm still very weak. To e completely honest, sitting up like this is proving to be difficult and uncomfortable," Kagome explained regrettably.
InuYasha rushed to her side and rested her body against his chest. "Kagome, why didn't you tell me? I wouldn't have taken so long to gather food."
Kagome sighed, "You already looked so worried. I didn't want to make it worse."
Just then, Miroku, Sango, Shippo and Kirara came over to join them.
"Kagome, you're awake. I'm so glad," Miroku exclaimed.
"Oh Kagome, I'm so happy you're all better!" Shippo squealed.
"She's not all better. Look how pale she is and she's still so weak she can't sit up on her own," InuYasha snapped.
"Kagome is that true?" Miroku questioned.
"Yeah," Kagome sighed.
Miroku ran over to fetch the remaining antidote. He hurried back and handed the bottle to Kagome. "All of the poison may not have left your body. Drink the rest of this and you should be feeling much better in no time," Miroku explained.
Kagome took the bottle and drank the remaining liquid. After that, Shippo handed her one of the cooked fish. They all ate the food InuYasha had gathered. Kagome's appetite was better than she thought.
"I'm feeling much better. I'd like to stand up," she explained to InuYasha.
InuYasha put his arm around Kagome's waist. He helped her to her feet. She started to walk, but her legs were still a little shaky. She fell into InuYasha and he held her up. If he wasn't she would have been on the ground.
"Be careful, you don't want to over exert yourself," InuYasha said gently.
She straightened up, "I guess I'm not that strong yet."
InuYasha hugged Kagome, "That may be so, but all that matters is you're alive."
"Thank you for taking care of me. If I didn't have such caring friends, I would probably be dead," Kagome replied.
InuYasha picked Kagome up, "I need to tell you something. Something important. Miroku, you guys stay here please. I wish to speak with Kagome in private."
"Of course, we'll wait here. Take your time," Miroku promised.
InuYasha carried Kagome a distance away from their friends. They sat down under a large tree across the river.
"What is it InuYasha?" Kagome asked quietly.
InuYasha took a deep breath and starred into Kagome's eyes.
"Kagome, you know that I can never forget about Kikyo. But I've also come to realize that you are the most important thing in my life," InuYasha explained.
Kagome froze, "What are you saying InuYasha?"
InuYasha sighed, "I'm sayin that even though Kikyo will always be a part of me, I can't live without you. Kagome I, uh, I love you."
Kagome was speechless. She had never seen this side of InuYasha. He was being so sweet, so sincere. Usually by now he would be stuttering or screaming at her.
"Oh InuYasha, I don't know what to say. I have always had feeling for you. But because of Kikyo I didn't think you felt the same. InuYasha, I love you too," Kagome smiled softly.
At that moment InuYasha took Kagome in a romantic embrace. He deeply inhaled her sweet scent. Then he cupped her face in his hands. He lowered his head until his lips met hers. It was a good thing Kagome was already sitting. Her body was numb, his kiss was intoxicating. Her thoughts were clouded. It felt like she and InuYasha were the only two beings in the world.
Their lips parted and InuYasha smiled. "I've never felt so happy before," he stated.
"I'm glad you're happy. Seeing you happy, makes me happy," Kagome whispered gently in his ear.
The two remained in each others embrace. For the first time InuYasha felt human, and liked it.
okay, chapter seven will be up soon...I just have to create it first, just be patient
