Author's Note: Kinda nervous about writing again xD Reviews please..?
Chapter Seven
***Constant yammering came knocking at the door. The annoying call for a girl that only awoke few in the house. Rin groggily slugged out of bed, dragging her feet to the front door. Rubbing the sleep out of her eyes, she cursed whomever was waking her at six in the morning. The door creaked open and she prepared to hiss at the dawning prey- until the realization of whom the exact prey was did she bite her tongue. The male in front of her panted as he leaned against the door frame of her uncles house. Rin blinked confusedly as she stammered out her question.
"A- who are you?"
"Kagome, where is she?"
Rin hesitated to answer the suspicious man, but he matched the description her older step-sister described a few weeks ago. Pointing down the hall, she moved aside and allowed the dark haired fiend to dart down the hallway. She felt that her lack of common sense was depleting just a bit, but she was tired. 'That'll be my excuse.' she thought, closing the door. Yawning, she headed upstairs back to bed.
He didn't know why or how he currently got to this house, but all he really paid attention to was the steady breathing of the sleeping form of the girl he just couldn't push out of his mind. Approximately four weeks ago, they shared a heated moment against the brick wall of a restaurant they ate at. After that,he has been having hellish nightmares of this girl- dead. Beaten. Bloodied. Bruised. Broken. It was the second thing that has scared the living soul out of first he never would mention.
The vivid image of her blank, glazed doe eyes were so traumatizing. Just remembering them made his stomach churn. InuYasha shivered slightly, his fingertips delicately running across the smooth, warm surface of her face. She was in a deep sleep, her earphones blasting music. He chuckled a bit. He guessed the only reason he came was to supply evidence to himself that she was indeed alive and well. Consciously, the half-demon knew his actions at the restaurant that night was uncalled for and not very thought out, but he admits for his weakness towards her was the exact cause. This wasn't love, this was lust, and it was normal for a man to lust for a woman, yet he knew he wanted more from her, he knew she had more to offer than a fierce bite and sassy comebacks. Either way, it was an attraction that his inner-self seemed to latch onto quicker then he wanted.
Her scent began to intoxicate and calm him, truly an enigma that confused him in a good way. This scent, something so pure and natural, always inviting him in for a quick whiff. He crouched down and buried his nose a bit into her hair, lightly enough to not wake her.
'friends' he told himself mentally, but something deeper stung otherwise, but that's what they were - friends, right? He questioned their relationship actually. Acquaintances made more sense to him. Be it that case, he knew his instincts to be protective over his new acquaintance was something to look forward to in future.
Hesitantly, he pulled away and tore his eyes from the girl. He came for what he needed, which was proof, now that he had it, he needed to leave. A sentimental smile danced on his lips as he snuck out of the house, quite easily with no sound made. He'd make sure to call her tomorrow, of course with a motive, a cause to spend more time with her. After all, some one should break the silence.
Slowly the red began seizing the whiteness of the calendar. The date circled in green and starred in yellow was soon approaching, and when it finally arrives, she would meet her destiny with the man she detested and feared in all her life. Kagome leaned her forehead against the pastel blue wall of her bedroom. Gingerly she traced the decorative silver outlining of swirls while losing herself in thoughts of tragedy. A sigh escaped her blushing lips, her eyes dimming as she ventured to the back of her mind.
She often found herself in a heated argument with her mind and other worldly things. Sometimes complaining why her life wasn't like a soap opera; she had her dastardly villain, she had the naive mother, the deceased father, and the loving but unknowing relatives and siblings. Yet, she's waiting for her hero, the knight in shining armor. Where the hell was her Romeo? Winston Smith? Brutus? She'd even settle for a Edward Cullen or Jacob Black if she had too. Anything really to just stop faking her happiness and well being. She was physically tired, but sturdy. She was mentally tired, but always working.
Though she wanted the hero; she had to admit, she did not want to be a Juliet, Cleopatra, or Katherine. God forbid she turn into a clumsy Bella Swan. Despite the flaws of these heroines; Kagome did not want to end up like any of them. She wanted to be independent and clever like Cleo, a most amorous woman, and -and ballsy like Juliet and Bella. Not a brainwashed Katherine. She needed to be her own heroine, she didn't know how though-she needed to feel alive again, she needed someone to save her body from anymore deathly beatings, she needed..
"InuYasha.."
Eyes widening, she gasped softly and stood, a hand clasped over her mouth. She spoke subconsciously, she knew that, but of all the things that could come out of her mouth!
Clearing her throat with a slight blush on her cheeks, she glanced down, embarrassed of it. For one day she spent time with him, and now she was behaving like a school girl with her first crush. She wasn't a school girl anymore, she was a graduate, entering college for christ's sake. Shaking her head, she decided to stop her self-pity and do something today. kaede's? Maybe she could take Souta, Rin, and Shippou out to the park or zoo? That seemed like a good idea.
Satisfied with the new idea in her mind, she skidded downstairs to where her siblings, mother, uncle and aunt were currently having brunch. Yes, brunch. Breakfast Lunch.
"Good Morning, Sweetheart. Hungry? Daniela made some porridge if you want some." Mrs. Higurashi smiled at her eldest, kissing her cheek.
"Oh, sure!"
"Good Morning, Kagome." Souta, Rin, Uncle Haku, and Aunt Daniela repeated in unison. Kagome blinked and sat down awkwardly as she waved.
"Ah.. Good morning."
A small bowl of porridge was placed before her, thanking her mother, she dug in. Glancing at Souta and Rin, she smiled and poked Souta's cheek.
"ni-ni~" Kagome cooed her nickname for her younger brother as she poked his cheek continuously. Souta swallowed the porridge in his mouth and sighed in annoyance.
"What, Kagome?"
"Ni-ni. Wanna go to the park or zoo with me? Rin? We can take Shippou along too. Wouldn't that be fun?" She piped.
"Eh." Souta shrugged indifferently.
"Really!? Shippou too!?" Rin smiled excitedly. The few times she played with Shippou was something short than adorable. Shippou had a little boy crush on her, and Rin, oblivious to it, just went on guessing he was shy. She called him her little brother. Kagome smiled and nodded. Rin turned to her mother.
"Oh mama, can we? Please? Pretty pretty please?"
Mrs. Higurashi giggled and nodded. Glancing to her cousin, Daniela merely smiled.
"Sure, you guys go ahead. Midoriko has a doctor appointment, after that it's more baby shopping, coming along shu-suh?" she asked. Mrs. Higurashi simply nodded.
"I'm working the ICU today. You kids call if you need any emergency surgery from a lion eating you out, kay?"
They enjoyed a family laugh and left eventually to start their day. Kagome picked out a light blue-grey t-shirt with khaki shorts, grey converse (low tops) and combed out her hair as usual since it styled itself the way she liked it. Her hair was naturally wavy, almost curly some days. She guessed she inherited both her parents hair. As she slid her shirt on. her cell phone was buzzing alive on the dresser.
"Crap.." She muttered, tripping over shoes. Slipping on the shirt, she snatch the phone and answered without looking at the ID.
"Moshi-moshi!" She called into the phone.
"Hey, Kagome. It's InuYasha."
She stopped breathing.
"Higurashi..?"
Kagome was staring at her reflection in the large mirror that hung on the wall opposite her. This was certainly the shocker of the day, yet she still needed to figure out a way to breathe now and reply to the voice that called out her name. Clearing her throat once she recovered from the instant shock, Kagome proceeded to speak with some attempt of annoyance in her voice.
"Oh. It's You. What is it?"
She could hear his television in the background, he was watching... Mad Money? He didn't seem like the type to watch shows based on the stock market.
"Heh, Don't sound so excited now," He paused for a bit before continuing,"Are you busy today?"
"Actually, I am. I'm going to the zoo an-"
"Great, I'll pick you up at 12 sharp."
And like that the line went dead. Kagome blinked and pressed the phone away from her ear, placing it back on the dresser as she finished slipping on her shirt. She was so confused at this point, not fully registering what just took place. Clearing her mind, she finished getting ready and ran downstairs in a rush with car keys in hand. Calling out to her siblings as she reached the door, to her surprise a self invited guest stood in front of her. Gasping softly, Kagome fell back with a flop.
"Weak knees, huh?" Teased Inuyasha with a toothy grin while lending a hand to help her up. Kagome brushed his hand away and got up herself as she dusted her shorts. Sighing slightly, she peeked up at the male thru her eyelashes. He was gorgeous like always sporting a black shirt and some cargo shorts with vans. Flicking his camp up a bit, Inuyasha raised a brow and stared down at her.
"What? Did the fall make you mute, Kagome?"
"No! I was just-!"
"Oooooooh. Who's this guy? Ohh kagome! He's so handsome! Look at his hair! Are those extensions or real..?"
"And look at those eyes! If Haku had eyes like those I'd be all over him each and every -"
"Auntie Dani!"
InuYasha blinked and stared at the two women that appeared suddenly behind Kagome. Traveling his eyes down to his intended, he couldn't help but admire how adorable she looked at the moment seeing how red her face was with embarrassment. This was gonna be fun. The first woman to approach him literally made him blush with shyness. That hadn't happen since.. either way, she had looks that killed. Grabbing him by his arm, she had pulled him inside quickly and began playing with his face, squishing and messing around while the woman who looked like Kagome grabbed his ponytail and started to stroke it. Kagome gawked at the two, speechless and shocked at their actions.
Rin and Souta came along shortly after picking Shippou up from Kaede's. Making their way up the porch's stairs, they stopped at the doorway and peeked inside with wide surprised eyes, each questioning whether to feel sorry for the male.
"You're hair is positively soft like silk! I must know the shampoo you use!"
"His face is as soft as Midoriko's bottom! What soap or lotion do you put on, man! And he's built! Oh Kagome knows how to pick 'em."
"AHEM"
Everyone stopped to glance over at the giant man who stared at the two women with question. He stomped inside, puffing out his chest to make his dominance clear ... that was until Daniella smacked it, making her husband wince back.
"H-hunny.. who's this!? And why are you touching him!? Is.. are you having an affair with him..!?"
Daniella smiled and leaned against her husband, an endearing look on her angelic face as she reached up on her toes to lay a sweet peck on his lips. Mrs Higurashi smiled and soon stopped playing with her daughter's friend, patting his shoulder.
"Haku, dear. This is ..."
"Takashi, InuYasha.." The annoyed male replied, rubbing his cheek from the rather rough attention they received earlier. Haku lowered his lids and looked at him up and down, holding his wife as close as possible despite how tired he was at the moment. Glancing over at his niece, he gestured towards InuYasha. Kagome nodded while rubbing the back of her head, it's like.. he knew. Clearing his throat now, Haku extended his hand to him and grinned widely like his old self, no longer intimidated.
"Aigyou Haku, pleased to meet ya, InuYasha! Say, you wouldn't happen to-"
"We gotta go!" Kagome interrupted, refusing to have another interrogation that would overall cause her premature demise from extreme blood rush to the head. Grabbing InuYasha by the hand, she tugged him along and pointed for the children to head to the 'fancy red car' as she put it.
"It was nice meeting you all! I assure you i'll have Kagome and the children back no later than five!" InuYasha waved and charmed the three with a smile he'd yet to show Kagome. All three adults watched as Kagome shoved InuYasha into the drivers seat along with all three kids in the back. In such a haste, she tripped on her way to the passenger seat but quickly recovered and strapped herself in. In no time, they drove off, disappearing from sight. Mrs Higurashi burst into laughter soon joined by her cousin and cousin-in-law. Kagome could be such a character sometimes.
"I like him!" Mrs Higurashi pronounced with much enthusiasm.
"I second that!" Daniella shouted, raising her hand.
"...I'm handsome too ya know.."
"Course you are, Honey! I didn't fall for you for JUST your brains." Daniella grinned and kissed his cheek. Haku rolled his eyes and took his wife into their home just as Midoriko woke from her nap, Higurashi following behind.
Note: A penny for your thoughts?
