chp 10
The grains of sand stuck to her body as she picked herself up off the shore. With no shelter or anything, they wre forced to use the sand as a bed that night, which unfortunately was now sticking to her face and arms. As sleep's grogginess still claimed her she rubbed the sand from her cheek, and swept off the spoils on her arm. Her skin had little imprints from the tiny beads, which was an odd way of looking at her skin.
She glanced down at Inuyasha, sleeping soundly on his back, seeming as if he slept like this every night. His relaxed position made him seem so comfotable, it was other worldly...
He muttered something allong the lines of,' more apples...no ham...' and turned on his side. She raised an eyebrow at his sleep talk. She shrugged it off, not bothering to get the finer details of his dream. She turned to look where they were, and spotted tall trees off in the distance. She gave no thought as to where she was going, just that it look more interesting that this beach. She sighed, stretching out her sore back, and began to walk towards the trees, the excersise waking her up from drogginess. As she neared, she realized the trees had nuts the size of watermelons growing on them. She'd never seen such a thing, and searched for a way to get one down. She spotted a long stick about as tall as she was, and began prodding the branches with it.
Soon one toppled down from its nesting on the branch, and landed with a thud on the sand beneath her. She looked quizzically at it, as if trying to see if it could be eaten at all. It had a yellow green husk, with brown shavings stuck to it. She tilted her head, and decided on picking it up. She felt something inside it, swishing about like fish in the belly of a whale. She found to her amazement, that the nut had water inside it. She squealed with joy, and raced back with it to a still sleeping Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha, look! I found something," She stated excitedly as a school girl. Her giggles of joy were enough to rouse him from his sleep. He got up, balancing on his arm, and looked at her shining face.
"What?"
She smiled as if she'd found gold or a treasure,"Look!"
He looked at the brown husk, his monotoned face not twitching an inch,"So..."
"Listen," She shook the nut, the swishing water jumbling inside,"Water!"
"Its not water, its coconut milk. You have in your hand, a genuine coconut, congradulations."
All the happiness shriveled from her face in a swift gesture of his sarcasm. She glared at him, as he stretched out from a seemingly well rested sleep. He yawned, and stretched, his back popping with every movement. She continued to glare, mostly from embarrasment. She waited for his glance, so she could lock eyes with him. When he finally did, she couldn't handle the intensity of those burning gold irises. She blushed furiously, staring at the sand...
"You hungry?" He stated bluntly. But he needed no answer. He took the coconut from her loose grip and tossed it in the air. In a single swipe he sliced the nut in two, leaving a milky white in each half. She looked at it, then him, as if trying to ask what to do.
"Its sweet milk, from the fruit inside. Eat it, its good."
He took a half, as if trying to take her step by step. He raised the cup-like shell to his lips, and took a sip. After the milk was gone, he scraped off the soft fruit from the sides, eating each bite. Kagome sat down with him, and decided to do the same with her half. She raised the bowl to her lips, almost afraid of not liking it. She tilted it back, feeling the warm liquid against her lips, entering her slightly opened mouth. She swished it around for a moment, letting the flavors roll on her tongue for a brief moment. Her face lit up, deciding she liked this beverage. She took a fingernail to the side of the nut, scraping off the fruit from the sides. She was eager to try this, hoping it would taste as good as the milk. The flavor was exotic to her, sweet and potent in her mouth. She smiled, enjoying this new found food.
"See, good." He said to her.
She gave him a warm smile, a strange reaction for her. But he liked the smile, how it lit up her entire face, emmiting a light of its own. Her raven tresses framed her face so neatly, he was disappointed when she pushed a few stranded behind her ear. They sat in silence, but it was a pleasant silence. His eyes would flicker up to her face, just to catch a glimpse of her radience. It was amazing how fast he had fallen for her, how fast he had fallen in love with her. Love was such a powerful word, a word he wasn't truely familiar with. Yes he had loved, but not like this, nothing at all like this. Everyday he looked for something new he could learn about her, loving every minute with her. The one kiss they had shared, the one mind blowing kiss, was something much more to him than a meeting of the lips. It was a silent promise to love her and protect her forever. He knew love between them wasn't possible, but as long as he could love her from afar...he could cope. Sometimes he watched as she slept, listening to her sweet intakes and outakes of breath. His mouth watered involuntarily, remembering the taste of her breath. He wanted her desperately, so desperately. He loved every aspect about her, her long ebony hair, her stunning brown eyes with flecks of warm gold, her perky breasts, her sloping shoulders, the curve of her hips.
God, did he want her. He watched her pink rosy lips purse in some deep thought, her face turning into a look he rarely saw. Unforetunately it was a look he could not decipher, which enraged him to the fullest, especially right now. He could just imagine himself tackling her, surprising her with fits of passion. He felt himself rise, and quickly stood up and walked away without a word.
"Where are you going!?" She said with a mix of curiosity and shock.
"Bathroom..." He stated bluntly.
He walked away, no shuffled away, complete truth to his statement. He needed a bathroom, or somwhere to relieve himself of this growing mass...
10 minutes later...
Kagome lay on the beach, her arms sprawled out, soaking up the warmth of the sun overhead. Inuyasha couldn't help but stare, wary of his mind's ability to imagine things in...a seductive manner. He scanned her, seeing how she'd changed in the 3 months she'd been on the ship. Her arms were stronger, her shoulders more pronounced. Muscles could be seen under her one delicate legs, her flat stomach was now more shapely, he could see that without actually seeing the skin.
"Inuyasha, why are you staring?"
Her awareness of his presense was a little bit of a shock, but stated plain as day,"'Cause you're so beautiful..."
Immediately his eyes popped open, his once relaxed state was now tense and stressed. His hand immediately fled to him mouth, the words had just spilled out like water from a pail. He had been so...completely caught off guard...
Her eyes popped open, shock evident in her face. What did he say! She scrambled to face him, just in time to see his hands fly to his mouth. It was obvious he had spoken the truth, otherwise he wouldn't have that reaction. Her heart pounded, as hope filled her heart, hope she thought tossed away, but which was merely buried somewhere deep inside.
"W..Wwhat?"
Her breath was caught in a gasp, she was so nervous and excited...
His first instinct was to run, run to the other side of the island. But to see her, those warm brown orbs flickering his way, he was immediately frozen in place. He gulped, not sure what to do in this sort of situation. He panted, his senses on a sickly high. He was immediately aware of her, all she could offer, all he could do to harm her. He remembered the blood, the torn flesh, a rust taste in his mouth. His world became red that day, with strands of long black tresses sprawled in the crimson evidence of his torture.
No! Not Kagome, not her. You can't...its too much a risk...not her..God not her...
"I'm sorry Kagome, I..." But it would be a complete lie to say he didn't mean it, and no words came to his mind. Just feelings, emotions, torturing him with their nausea and head spinning. He couldn't lie to her, not after last time. But how could he say something to keep them still just friends!? Sitting there, completely innocent of the thoughts in his head. God, she was too beautiful, so beautiful, carved by the angels themselves...
She began to stand, almost afraid. But she had the courage, he didn't. She inched near him...getting closer...closer...suffocating him with her intoxicating scent. Her eyes were so curious, filled with an emotion foreign to him for so long...wanting...
He could hear the pound of her heart, as she walked up to him. Her head was bent towards the ground, but the smell of the tears in her eyes was evident. She waited the longest moment, a long dreadful moment, before she looked up at him. The shining brown orbs, golden flakes shimmering in the warm oasis. She swallowed, then stated,"Really?"
It filled him with joy, he wanted to pick her up and twirl her. He was almost relieved by the joy! But he stood still, frozen in place by her intense gaze...
"Really..."
Her hot breath on his chest, her quiet pants, it was exhilarating. She looked up at him, almost daring to touch him to see if he was real. She bit her lip, then spoke words only for him,"I..think you're incredible..."
What can you say about the emotions you get when a girl like her says that to you. At first you feel nothing, you're completely numb with shock. White bliss almost, you mind goes completely blank. Then you remember emotions, and thats when you began to feel the blood in your veins again. You want to laugh, cry, but mostly be so close to that person you might suffocate. For the Hanyou he grabbed her, holding her tightly against his chest. She began to sob, tears of relief...
They reached for each other's lips, completely oblivious to the world. He entrapped her, his wonderful lips sucking hers in. She felt weak at the knees, and began to fall. But he tightly grasped her, refusing to her to leave his lips. He sighed, the flavor so wonderful, completely mind blowing to his senses. He grabbed heartily for her, wanting more and more. He felt her tears on her wet cheeks, tenderly wiping them away. Her shattered breath came out in a ripping sigh. He pressed her face to his, as if reassuring her it was ok, wanting her more than ever.
"Kagome.." His breath came out in a low growl, almost primal. His hand tampered down her neck, traveling down, grabbing one firm, soft breast. Her reaction was more shock than anything, but she decided to go along with it. Her own hands traveled along his arms and shoulders, feeling his amazing chest, wanting him more than ever thought possible...
"Inuyasha...stop..."
Immediately he did, looking at her confused.
"I can't keep doing this..."
"Keep doing what?"
"Lieing to you..."
It scared him, the way she acted,"What do you mean."
"I can't let this go on, unless I tell you how I truely feel..."
His heart sank...for as mentioned before...who could love a vile creature such as he...
"Don't Kagome, I understand..."
She smiled,"No, I,"She searched for the courage,"Love you..."
His ears perked up, staring at her with incredible disbelief. What did she just say...
"You...love me?"
She nodded as if it was painfully obvious.
"Kagome...you..."
He couldn't hold in his emotions, no where near could he keep it in. He picked her up effortlessly, spinning her like a top. He crushed his lips against hers, leaing her in a state of confusion.
"You have no idea... how much... I love you..."
Instant relief for her nerves. For the longest time she was afraid of rejection, but now...
No one can explain that joy. How your heart pumps, and your stomach twists and turns. But you smile, you smile so wide. Once more they crushed their lips against each others, this time letting passion take its course...
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"Inuyasha!"
He looked about, startled by the sudden noise. He looked around, realizing it was all a dream. He silently cursed, realizing he had fallen asleep against a tree. He closed his eyes, remembering the vividness of the dream. It seemed so real, so completely real...
"Inuyasha! What the heck are you doing!?"
He stated at her worried face, realizing that his dream would never be reality. But she was gorgeous, more gorgeous than in his dream.
"A' shut up. I'm fine, just a little nap."
"You scared me, you were gone for like half an hour!"
"I'll be more careful, how bout that?"
"Sure you will..." She crossed her arms and sighed,"C'mon lets go build shelter..."
He reluctantly got up, following her towards the beach.
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Kagome couldn't help but remember what Inuyasha spoke in his sleep.
"You have no idea how much I love you..."
She sighed, he was probably dreaming about Kikyo. She rested her cheek on her hand, drawing pictures in the sand with her free hand. Inuyasha had gone off to find fresh water, and told her to stay here. She knew he was probably trying to be off to think about her, in fact she had little doubt about it. He had admitted to loving her, not just in his dream, but in reality. She sighed, blowing away particles of sand.
Kikyo died because of him, and if I end up falling for him, the same thing could happen to me...than why am I not afraid?
She picked herself up, dusting off the sand. She looked up, shading her eyes from the glaring sun. It was mid-day, hot as can be. She spotted the blue ocean, wondering if she wanted the risk of Inuyasha finding her. She decided to bathe in her under garmets and her white under dress. She slipped off the purple one, folding it up neatly, and setting it in a place it wouldn't get wet. The with all her power, she ran into the water, diamond sprinkles flying into the air. She twisted around, flopping onto her back, the cool water immediately refreshing her. She wasn't afraid to let out a sigh of relief, and did so in a long relaxing breath. She let the water engulf her, sinking slowing to the shallow bottom.
It was so quiet underwater, with nothing here but her and the ocean. She could make out the roaring tides, the crisp sound of breaking waves, and sometimes she swore she cold hear a mermaid's song. The shifting of the water made a deep pleasent sound that made her feel apart of the ocean. She drifted along, completely one with nature...
Finally her breath was spent, and she resurfaced towards a glittering sun. Her lungs rejoyced, and took their share of the fresh air. She ran her fingers through her hair, smothing back her bangs. She looked up, watching the few clouds that were overhead pass by on a gentle wind.
"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" She spoke aloud,"How can I compare a summer's day to a summer's day. Its the opposite of apples and oranges, yet exactly the same...I suppose you could compare them in temperture and humidity and how you spent them. Yes, you could compare a summer's day to a summer's day, for each one is as unique and the same as the last, as perfect and as wonderful, as different and opposing..."
She felt silly, talking out loud to herself, but in a way she was serious about the whole matter. But it was humerous as was it serious, so perhaps it was just as useless as it was informative...
She giggled, laughing at her interesting argument with herself. But she soon stopped her investigation into the subject, as a piece of driftwood floated towards her. She picked it up, and tossed it onto the beach to dry. They were always needing more firewood. She sighed, and trodded along the wet, sandy, coast.
"What are you doing!?"
She froze in place, not daring to look behind her. Her heart stopped, and she cringed at the thought of him standing there the whole time...
"Well?"
She sighed,"I'm enjoying the ocean, I didn't know it was a crime."
"Having fun?"
"Very much!" She said with a smirk.
He sighed, not being able to comprehend her at all. Her stupid lacy underdress, against the breaking waves, floating in a salty breeze. Who could be so less of a man to say it wasn't a fantasy. She so much reminded him of the Stone Woman...
"You could have been The Stone Woman if you were frozen in place."
She stared at him, her face filled with curiosity,"Whats the Stone Woman?"
"Ancient legend says a woman waited on a cliff for a man until she turned to stone. He never did return, but there is an actual woman of stone, probably carved, in the perfect image of a woman standing in a white lacy dress, billowing in the wind. You look like the statue, and thats a compliment."
"Sounds like a good romance..."
"I guess, if you like that sort of thing..."
She stared at him,"you don't like a good romance?"
"Course not, I'm a sailor, not a poet."
She sighed,"I guess thats true, but in all honsty, from the poet to the sailor, no man wants to fall in love. And the worst part is when they think they've fallen in love, its nothing more that a more meaningful crush. Men are stupid, and with the exception of one or two, no man really wants a woman just to love."
He gulped, assuming she was talking about himself,"What do you mean."
"Miroku loves Sango, he truely does. But she doesn't love him back. And for woman that's rare, because usually we're so drawn to romance and love and all that mushy stuff. Its kind of sickening really."
He let out a silent breath of relief, and watched as she pushed a lock of hair behind her ear,"You're a perfect example of when a man thought he was in love."
He quickly retracted in defense,"Hey, I never said I was in love with her! I did love her, but.." He looked at Kagome, realizing that he was a perfect example.
"Inuyasha, what is it like to be a hanyou? Are you more human than demon, or demon than human?"
He stared at her, not quite sure how to answer her question,"My heart...thats human, I have the same soul as a human too. But my instincts, and the way I think are usually more demon. Or at least they used to be, now I think I'm more human than demon."
"Which way do you prefer?" She said, her eyes gazing at him.
"I don't prefer either one, it just kind of happens. But I don't want to be a ruthless demon, and kill more innocent victims." His voice was pained from the last words.
"It must hurt alot, the memories..." She said, a deep sadness in her voice.
He sighed,"It gets easier, day by day. But I never go a day without thinking about her..."
For some strange reason she smiled,"Will you remember me, when I die?" She stared at him with sparkling eyes.
"Who says you'll die before I do?"
"The statistics... I mean...you're a demon, or at least a hanyou. You live for thousands of years, I'm just a human...Someday you might forget about me. Since you'll only know me for a sliver of time in your life, it would be more than likely you'll forget about me someday."
He fehed,"'Course not! How could I forget about a woman who pulled my own sword out against me!"
She smiled, more at ease from the humor,"Promise..."
"I promise."
"I'm glad we're friends, and I'm glad you stole me away on your ship."
"You stowed away!"
"Only cause you ran away!"
"I'm not your concern!"
"Are too!" She nearly yelled,"You are the best friend I could ask for! Of course I care about you, you big oaf!"
She blushed, not realizing the intensity of her emotions. He blushed too, a deep shade of red creeping across his cheeks. He looked away, but pulled her closer with one arm,"I'm...glad you care."
She smiled, and rested her head on his shoulder,"Me too..."
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Its a bit short than I usually write, but I wanted to get it out. If you haven't heard, I put up a new one-shot caled Goodbye, My Dearest Love. Its already in 2 C2's !!!!!! i was like, holy smoke! That's fast. Anyway, yea...Pretty happy to hear people are liking the story! Anyway, I hope you guys still like this story. Marching is OVER WITH! I'm so sad, I had to say goodbye to all the seniors, and I had this revelation. Next year I'll be a junior, and everyone will look up to me. I won't have anyone to look up to(cause we'll only have 3 seniors next year and two of them are lazy morons who aren't that great) And all the new freshmen will be looking up at ME! It made me feel so grateful to my seniors, cause its not easy being a leader(which I will be next year, hurray!) Anyway, I hope you guys like this chapter, and I'm so grateful to all the people who reviewed Goodbye, My Dearest Love.(The summary is actually a song I wrote, or a portion of it, I might post the whole thing in a sequel...thoughts anyone?)
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