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::Chapter ten; Follow you::
The rest of the day flew by quickly for Kagome. She felt like a shadow to everyone around her as she went from class to class. Nobody looked at her nor talked to her. The teachers seemed to have gotten the vibe from the students and had taken the same route and had left her be. Kagome's mind wandered at various times through the lectures of her teachers, but she could care less. So many events have happened these last few days; her mind has been clocked by the darkness of Inuyasha and Naraku. Kagome felt her soul being pulled in two. She still felt like screaming a lung out, but she couldn't find the heart to. She just wanted to sleep the day away. She wanted to wake up and find out this was just a dream gone wrong, but she knew that wouldn't happen.
Kagome stood up quickly when the final bell ran for today. She scurried out of the classroom without a see you tomorrow to the teacher or anything. She entered the empty hallway before anyone else. She didn't want to run into any of the InuGang as she left. Going home was the only thing on her mind right now. She quickly stepped out of the school and made her way down the streets of Tokyo. She pushed through the crowed getting glances from others. She could care less, but she didn't want to start any trouble. All she wanted to do is make it to the house. She didn't want any disruptions. Her eyes wandered over the stores that looked very appealing, but she couldn't have any delays. She just clenched her fists and walked home.
She came upon her small home, but she felt like running away. She hated that it wasn't the same as her old home. This home seemed alien in her eyes. It looked like a foreign animal, wanting to eat her whole. She shuddered a bit. She sighed and pushed through the fear. She passed under the wooden archway that welcomed you to the home. Kagome saw something in the corner of her eye. Kagome glared to her left to the corner of the arch. A spider perched on its spider web sat and glared at the small miko. She stared at it for a few moments then shook her head. Kagome began to walk away, despite the spider's stare.
Kagome walked to her front door. She stared at the door blankly. In the middle of the door was a plaque with Higurashi inscribed on it.
Is it even true? Is my family name true at all?
Kagome brushed the tips of her fingers against the chilled plaque. Chills ran through her veins as she ran over the golden kanji. She slowly retracted her hand and slowly made for the door knob. As her hand neared the brass knob, she felt a shock go through her. Kagome gasped and backed up.
I can't go inside my own home now, what the hell am I doing?
Kagome stood for a moment in silence. She then flung her bag down right beside the door and turned around. She moved away from the door. She looked to her sides, and decided to head to the back of the house. She slowly moved through the grass, following a small trail made by the movers when the furniture was brought. She could still see the deep footprints left by the men.
Kagome had only been to the back once. It wasn't fenced in, which was good since it didn't cut off the beautiful woods from anyone's view. She felt drawn into the beauty of the beautiful sunset of the west. Her eyes were splashed with the beautiful gold, orange, and red colors of the fading sun. She felt like she could fly. Kagome let her feet guide her away from her new home to the sunset. She danced through the freshly cut grass. Kagome's eyes set on one destination, deep within the woods. People would wonder why there are woods within Tokyo, but it's because the original owners agreed to sell only if their woods would be preserved. Now the Higurashi family owned over twenty acres of beautiful woods.
Kagome picked up her pace. She didn't want to feel the aura of her home now. She wanted to feel the rush of adrenaline that had not been in her system for years. She began to run through the woods loving the air as it whisked trough her hair. She dodged the trees that were in her path.
Kagome felt indestructible. Nothing fazed her, not for a second. She didn't care where she ended up; she just wanted to let her mind go free for a bit. A lot has happened to her since she started school two days ago. She didn't want this. She wanted a quiet life. Not an uprising life.
But Kagome is strong. She'll take whatever is thrown at her.
Kagome continued through the woods. She began to slow when her eyes became fixated on a clearing. Kagome slowly moved through the growing brush and branches. Finally she pushed through the brush and stumbled into a clearing. She straightened herself and absorbed her surroundings.
Kagome was in awe. The clearing was in a beautiful round shape. Kagome looked straight at the beautiful tree that was smack dead in the middle of the clearing. The tree was a great size. The leaves were a lush verde and the branches reached to the heavens. Kagome smiled as she closed in on the tree. She studied every inch of the tree. The skin of the tree seemed to be carved by a great artist. She ran her fingers against the skin. It was slightly smooth. She looked up the tree and saw the branches dancing in the distancing sun. A single leaf fell down her way. She watched it dance in the wind and swirl to the side of her and land gently on the ground. Kagome pressed her ear against the trunk. She listened closely. The tree seemed to have a heartbeat. It was beating to the rhythm of her own. Kagome removed her ear and walked around the tree.
Kagome scanned the tree, until she nearly stumbled. Kagome looked down to her feet. Kagome starred at what looked like to be a small shrine. Curiosity filled her as she gently touched the shrine as she dropped to her knees in front of it. Kagome moved her fingertips over the Zelkova shrine. Kagome searched for the identity of the shrine, but had no luck. Kagome felt as if she could give up when she spotted a small indent under her soft fingers. She studied it closely. Her eyes looked closely at the Kanji. Kagome couldn't make it out. She leaned in closer and focused hard on the scripture. "It reads Onigumo." Kagome shivered as she heard that familiar voice tickle her ear. She quickly turned around to see who it was. Naraku stood there. His ebony hair was all let loose unlike it was at school. His ruby eyes were fixated on the beautiful miko before him. He stood there in a black button up and a faded pair of jeans. In his hand was a single purple iris. Kagome was silent. Naraku walked up the shrine and kneeled down next to her. Kagome couldn't take her eyes off him. Naraku inhaled the scent of the iris. "This is Kazumi." Naraku placed the iris in between Kagome and the shrine. "My mother." Kagome looked at the shrine and stared at the Kanji. "Your mother?" She paused and looked at Naraku. He was starring at her. "Why is she here?" "My mother died a long time ago, the Sengoku period to be exact." Naraku then noticed her confusion. Kagome was in awe. "Demons live longer than humans." Kagome then was unconfused. Naraku continued. "This is where my mother passed. She was incredibly young. Twenty in human years. I was about four in human years, but I remember it vividly. She had kept it from me, but she was poisoned by my demon father with his miasma. Mother had been infected for days and I didn't even notice. She started going downhill about the tenth day. She became weaker and her shoulder and arm began to turn purple. I started to notice then, but knew I couldn't do anything. Finally, mother and I traveled as far as here." He patted the ground. "She then lied against the tree and took me into her arms. 'My darling, I love you. No matter what happens, I want you to be strong and wise. Don't let anyone over throw you. Defeat your enemies and love your allies. Love yourself and love everyone.' Mother whispered those words before releasing her last breath. She died holding me. Feeling her going cold was the worst feeling in my life. I loved my mother dearly, and my father took her away because of me. He named me. Hell. I couldn't leave my mom. I buried her by myself right in this spot. I built this shrine from a slab of Zelkova that had come off a fallen tree. I carved the family name so everyone would know what precious soul left this world at this spot." Naraku stopped. Kagome could feel tears well up. She cursed and used her palm to whip them away. Naraku looked up to look into her glossy eyes. Kagome felt frozen by his stare. Naraku's eyes were empty; Kagome was still captured by them. Kagome threw her arms around Naraku, catching him off guard. She squeezed him tight. "Naraku I'm sorry for the bad things in your life." She whispered into his ear. Naraku was still in shock from the sudden outburst. Kagome caressed his neck and nuzzled into him. He's so warm. She felt his muscles moving as he pulled his arms up to hug her back. He pulled her close to his body and nuzzled into her shoulder. Kagome squeezed tighter on his neck. Kagome could feel his heart beat within his chest. She listened to his breathing, which was very harsh. Kagome began to worry. He was upset. I'm afraid. Kagome felt his head rise. She moved a bit and looked into his ruby eyes. His eyes held sorrow, but seemed hungry as well. Kagome was about to say something, but was caught off guard by Naraku. Naraku leaned in slowly and kissed Kagome softly. He was gentle, as if scared to break a fragile piece of art. Kagome returned the kiss back, pulling him deeper into the kiss. Kagome could feel every emotion in her body explode. She loved this demon. She couldn't believe it, but she did. She didn't want them to separate. She wanted to remain in his arms forever. Though the moment ended by Naraku pulling back slightly, Kagome didn't want it to though. Kagome's lips still wanted to feel his soft one, but that couldn't last. Kagome opened her eyes and looked into Naraku's. Naraku only starred into hers. Silence covered them. All they could do is look deep into each other's eyes. The wind began to pick up and it allowed their hair to dance together. Kagome didn't want to let go. She only wanted to stay in his arms forever. She wanted to feel the warmth of his body all around hers. She wanted to be his. Kagome moved her hand to his face and caressed his cheek. Naraku shuddered by her soft touch. "I love you." She whispered. Naraku's eyes widened. Shock overwhelmed him. Kagome drew back a bit in worry. She felt fear over whelm her. Was I not supposed to say that? Naraku then pulled her close once again and squeezed. Kagome was squished by his grasped. She gasped a bit. Naraku was shaking. She was confused. Suddenly she could hear him slightly sobbing. Kagome looked down and pushed her fingers under his chin. She raised his face to look into her eyes. His eyes were a bit glossy but not a single tear showed. His face was still as stern as before. Damn this boy is strong. Naraku only starred deeply into Kagome's eyes. Kagome could feel his emotions pouring into her mind. She could see his love and passion within his eyes. His eyes were searching for some kind of sign to attack. His lips were hungry for her own. Kagome could feel his hands trembling on her back to grip her body. Kagome sat there thinking of a solution to stop his ache. She then got an idea. Kagome leaned in and place yet another kiss on Naraku's soft lips. Kagome closed her eyes and attempted to deepen the kiss. Kagome felt Naraku shift. Naraku's strong hands gripped Kagome's tee shirt. Naraku pushed his lips harder to Kagome's as he shifted to his knees. Kagome's arms wrapped around Naraku's neck, supporting the two. Kagome wanted to give this boy her all. Kagome loves Naraku. Naraku loves Kagome. Kagome was pulled closer to Naraku by his greedy hands. Kagome could feel them shifting downward though. Kagome felt the grass tickle her neck as Naraku laid her gently on the ground. Naraku broke the kiss and placed both hands on either side of her. Naraku viewed his beauty below him. Kagome's hair pooled around her pale face and her eyes were filled with love. Kagome's lips were slightly parted, wanting more of Naraku's kisses. Kagome's arms were on both sides of her. Naraku's hair fell in strands on either side of him and Kagome. Naraku's eyes were filled with such passion for this single girl. Naraku had never felt like this for any other. Naraku had felt lust for many women, but nothing like this for this one girl. A girl he had just met. A miko as well. Kagome could kill him, he could kill Kagome, but he couldn't do that. He couldn't harm such beautiful piece of art. As he is above her, he could take advantage of her and take her for his own, but he couldn't find the will to shatter this artwork. Naraku was evil, but not evil enough to take her. Kagome was driving him insane by her body. Naraku's fingers itched to touch her. To feel her . To have her. Though he couldn't do that to his love. He could do one thing right now though. "I love you too Kagome." The words finally slipped out from Naraku's lips. Kagome slowly began to smile. Happiness began to burst inside of Kagome. He loved her. Naraku dipped down and kissed her again. Kagome shuddered at this kiss now. This kiss was different. Lustful. Kagome ignore the feeling and returned the kiss back. One of Naraku's hands moved to her body. Naraku started to shake as he shifted to one arm support, but he pushed through it. Naraku's arm traveled up and down Kagome's side. Slowly his hand made its way to her warm pale flesh. Kagome shuddered a bit, but didn't back out of their kiss. Naraku's finger tips tickled her sides and he ran them up and down. The kisses became more passionate between the two. Kagome raised her arms to bring him closer to him. Her arms snaked around her neck, deepening the kiss. Kagome then felt a pulse in her chest. Kagome bucked a bit, but Naraku didn't notice. Kagome didn't want to break the kiss, so she ignored the pulse. Naraku's fingers travel to her stomach and teased her skin. Pulse. Naraku's fingers went from her belly to the middle of her abdomen, right above her diaphragm. Pulse. Naraku's fingers were fiddling with the underwire of her bra. PULSE. Kagome bucked upward this time, shocking Naraku. Naraku shot back and pulled his hand from under her shirt. Kagome released his neck and quickly pulled her hands to her chest. Kagome looked into his confused eyes. Kagome sent apologetic looks to him. "I'm sorry. I just got really nervous." She quickly spoke, but Naraku already wore a look of regret. Kagome sat up to be at his level. Naraku looked away. "Naraku, that has not happened before, I'm new to this. I'm sorry." "Don't apologize." He whispered. Naraku sat back a bit. He pushed his hair back from his face. He's gorgeous. Kagome reached for his face, but he pushed her away. "You shouldn't love me. I've gone too far." He stood up quickly. "I'm sorry." He began to walk away. Startled, Kagome scrambled to her feet. "Hey! Wait!" She quickly walked after him. She caught up and grabbed his arm. Naraku spun around, furious. Naraku growled a bit while Kagome gasped. Why the sudden mood change? She gripped his arm tight ignoring the fear of him. Tears began to well in her eyes. "Naraku, I love you!" She yelled, tears streaming down her face. God she loved him, she didn't want him to leave anymore. Naraku only looked back in utter surprise by her shouting. Kagome squeezed his arm. "Don't leave again! Every time you leave I crack! I'm going to shatter! Please don't leave again!" She whispered yelled to him. She placed her forehead on his forearm. Tears began to wet Naraku's silky arm. Naraku turned fully to her. She raised her head as he moved and looked into his eyes. She saw that his ruby eyes were filled with regret once more. He didn't look as stern as he usually was. His face was more relaxed than usual. His face wasn't hard, but soft. Naraku slowly reached out his arms and pulled her closer. Kagome felt his strong arms grip her tightly. She felt safe. She forgot all her fears. All she felt was love. Kagome wrapped her arms around his large back and rested her head on his chest. She smiled into her chest and continued to cry. "I love you." Kagome heard him whisper slowly into her ear. Kagome pushed herself tighter into his chest. Naraku released her and picked her up bridal style. Shocked, Kagome blushed a bit. She looked up at his face and was about to question, but his smile answered it. Naraku walked her over the back side of the tree. Kagome heard his back collide with the skin of the tree as he slid down the ground. He adjusted Kagome to where she was sitting in his lap. Kagome rested her head on his chest. She smiled as he held her like she was his kin. Kagome didn't want to leave his arms. She wanted to stay there forever and ever. Kagome sat there listening to the beat of his heart. Thump thump. Thump thump. Thump thump. Kagome listened closely to the beat. She closed her eyes slowly. The beat of his heart was her own personal lullaby. Authors Note: Thank you all for waiting! A lot has happened this past month that has caused me not to have time to write this story. A death of a family member and other family problems have sent my mind wandering. School has also been bad, but you get the point. This was the first time I could write a romantic scene like so, so I hope you enjoyed! R/R