Disclaimer: Don't own Inuyasha and Co.
(AN: All right guys, here's that alternate ending that I promised. I noticed that my other ending wasn't nearly as popular as I thought it would be, so I made sure this was full of Inu/Kag fluff. I hope you guys like it.)
Jane
Silence filled the room and Kagome didn't bother to lift her gaze from the floor to see the reactions in the room. The stiffness in Inuyasha's body said it all.
Suddenly an angry male voice rose from the living room and drifted to the silent room. Kagome's head shot up as she identified to voice.
Fresh tears flooded her eyes and she attempted to stand on her shaky legs. Inuyasha shot to his feet and wrapped a hand around her arm to keep her steadied. But her eyes never left the hallway as she sounds of the familiar male voice came closer. Soon, the words became identifiable.
"I don't give a shit what your protocol says! That's my fucking sister in there! Either arrest me now or step aside!"
There was a beat of silence before the sound of running feet could be heard heading toward them. Inuyasha watched Kagome's face crumble with relief as the sight of a tall man finally appeared in the doorway.
Stepping from Inuyasha's warm grip, Kagome didn't bother to hide her tears.
"Souta," she sobbed and only managed one step toward him before she was swept up into the only set of arms she felt safe in.
Sobbing openly, she wrapped her arms around his neck with all the strength she had left and buried her face in his shoulder. He gave a shudder and buried his face in her hair. His voice was ragged with emotion when he began to talk.
"God, Kagome. Are you okay? I got here as soon as I could."
When he tried to pull back to look at her, she shook her head and clutched him tighter.
"I'm fine, I'm fine," she whispered, but her shoulders continued to tremble with her silent sobs.
He closed his eyes on a wave of emotion. "I'm so sorry, Kagome. I should have been there!"
She shook her head and pulled back enough to look at him with a brave smile. "How could you have known something like this would happen? I'm just…" she paused and took a deep breath. "I'm just glad you're here now. How did you know to come here?" she asked, her brow furrowing.
Souta looked up and met the hard golden gaze of his sister's roommate and would-be savior. They shared a moment of understanding and Inuyasha gave a curt nod. Looking back down at his sister's tear stained and haggard face, he only smiled. "A good friend told me I was needed."
Souta wrapped an arm around her shoulders and look up at the silent detective that had gained his feet at Souta's entrance. "Is there anything else, or can I take her home?"
The detective shook his head. "I'll be in touch if I need anything else."
Nodding, Souta rubbed a hand down his sister's arm and started to turn her towards the entrance.
Kagome stopped, "Hold on," and turned back to the still silent Inuyasha.
Without thinking, she ran forward and wrapped her arms around him. He stood stiffly in her embrace before he relaxed enough to place one hand on the small of her back. She sniffled and gave him a genuine smile.
"Thank you, Inuyasha. I'm…I'm glad you were there," she whispered and placed a chaste kiss against his cheek.
Souta watched with a small smile as Inuyasha's face colored slightly along his cheeks and a small spark came to life in his golden depths.
Knowing his sister, this wouldn't be the last he would see of Inuyasha. And, considering the look they shared as she pulled back, Inuyasha would most likely become a willing fixture in his sister's disheveled life.
Kagome looked up at Inuyasha's serious eyes and gave him a small, but genuine smile. Laying a hand against his tanned cheek, she watched as his eyelids shielded his eyes from her view and he leaned into her touch the slightest bit.
"I'll be back tomorrow, okay?"
Reaching up he placed his hand over hers. "I'll be here." He paused. Oh, what the hell? Leaning down, he pressed his lips against her forehead. "Always."
Kagome blushed and nodded, a bright smile breaking out and turned from him, her hand lingering before she returned to her smirking brother.
"Come on, Kagome. Mom is pacing a hold through the floor waiting for us, I'm sure."
Nodding, Kagome chanced one last look back at Inuyasha before she was gone, the detective not far behind.
Alone once more in the room, Inuyasha sank down to the bed and braced his elbows against his knees. Resting his head in his hands, he gave a soulful sigh.
I'm such a fucking idiot.
But as the look Kagome had given him as she left ran through his mind once more, a small smile found its way across his lips.
But I don't care.
