A/N Sorry I didn't update last week! Anyways, it's here now so... Also, i might be a bit slow for now I have a lot of stuff going on but I'll try to update whenever I can!
Taking You Home
Kagome's eyes started fluttering open and she turned her gaze to see big golden orbs staring intently at her resting body. "Inuyasha? Where am I?"
She doesn't remember? "You're at the infirmary, you uh... fainted at lunch right after you ran out of the cafeteria..." he lied.
Memories of what happened before came rushing back to her except for when she was with Inuyasha. She hid the tears that started rolling down her cheeks with her hands and her body shook every so slightly. Inuyasha was by her side in the blink of an eye, holding her in his strong arms while gently rubbing her back. "Where is he?" Inuyasha was a little shocked from the question she quietly asked.
"You mean Kouga," he asked a little hurt. Damn him, what's so good about him anyways! The next time he's alone I swear I'm gonna beat the shit out of him! Feeling her nod he sighed and slowly turned her around where Kouga lay sleeping, the bump still sticking out like a sore thumb.
Seeing him lying on the bed made her let out a little gasp. "What happened to him?"
Inuyasha looked away a little embarrassed and with a slight blush. "Well... after you ran out like that I kinda punch him out..."
Kagome felt the blood rushing to her cheeks. She was touched that he would do something like that for her. I hope he doesn't know what it was a... Kagome's thoughts were cut short when Inuyasha asked her a question that made her mind go blank. "So what did he do that made you so mad anyways? I didn't mind punching him but it would be nice to know why I did it..."
She searched her mind frantically to find a good lie that she could use. She couldn't tell him that it was because of him... Then it struck her, I shouldn't be talking to him, we almost kissed... things should still be awkward between us... right... can things really just go back to normal? Is it really that simple?
He felt the mood change immediatly and changed the subject not wanting to upset her, "forget about it. Schools over, I'll walk you home okay?"
Screw it who cares if we almost kissed, that was in the past... "Yeah sure, thanks Inuyasha. What time is it anyways? And what about Kouga..."
Damn it! She's always thinking about him! It's always Kouga, Kouga, Kouga! But I guess that's one of the things that pulls me towards her... She's loyal and has a big heart... "He'll be okay; it's just a little bump... Anyways, we better get going it's already four. School ended around 45 minutes ago."
"Why didn't you wake me!"
"I don't know... You were sleeping..."
"But still, I made you wait for almost 4 hours! Well, let's not waste anymore time. We should get going, I talk to Kouga tomorrow."
With that they got their books and walked out of the school together.
Half way to their house Kagome saw something rummaging around in a garbage.
"What is that," Kagome asked peeking out from behind Inuyasha.
"What are you so scared about? It's probably just a dog or something." Inuyasha pulled her out from behind him and lightly pushed her to keep going.
They walked a few more feet when curiosity finally got the best of Kagome. It took Inuyasha a couple of minutes to realize that he was walking alone. He turned around to see Kagome running back the the garbage can, sighing he ran after her.
"Kagome c'mon just forget about it," he said reaching her. He stopped mid way when he saw the shocked expression on her face. "Kagome? What's wrong? What is it?"
He reached Kagome and turned his head to see what got her so shocked. Whatever he was expecting to see was not that. In front of him was a little boy, what he assumed to be around 8, rummaging through a dirty rusted garbage bin.
Kagome was the first to recover from the shock as she started moving towards the little boy. The sudden movement snapped Inuyasha out of his trans as well and he grabbed her arm to stop her from getting any closer.
Pulling her back to his side he bent down and whispered in her ear, "You should touch him or even get to close to him, he's been rolling around and you don't know where else he's been. He could have a disease or something. For now just stick to talking to him from afar or something."
Kagome understood Inuyasha's concern and took a small step forward still unnoticed by the little boy.
"Um, excuse me little boy?"
The little brown haired boy froze in his squatting position. His head lowered a little and turned to face the girl who was talking to him. Kagome's heart sunk when she saw the way he looked at her. It was as if he hadn't spoken to anyone in forever.
"Hey there, do you have a home?"
He was extremely cautious of the curious girl in front of him but for some reason he felt oddly safe with her. He slowly stared turning his entire body around and inched away from the dirty, fly infested garbage bin. Plopping down on his bum he slowly shook his head.
Kagome could now see how skinny the little green eyed boy was. She fought the urge to cover her mouth and cry for the little boy before her. The sight of his tattered clothes and dirt covered face was heart breaking.
"Where are your parents?" Kagome once again inched forward trying not to move to suddenly in order not to spook him.
The boy merely shook his head again still not sure what to do.
"Do you think you can tall me your name?"
"S-Shi-Ship-Shippo... M-My name i-is Shippo..." he said timidly.
"What a nice name. My name is Kagome, it's nice to meet you Shippo."
A small smile tugged the corner Shippo's lips. He found her voice to be somehow very soothing.
"Tell me Shippo, do you not have any parents?"
Shippo's eyes fell to the ground at the mention if his parents. He shook his head sadly remembering his parents.
"Keh, leave the brat alone he obviously doesn't want to talk."
"Inuyasha," she said icily giving him a cold glare and turning her attention back to the boy in front of her.
"So Shippo, how old are you?"
"Eight," he said almost whispering.
"Wow, you're so young, yet you can take care of yourself. Don't you get lonely though?"
He once again shook his head and looked at her, his eyes shifting nervously.
Suddenly an idea popped into Kagome's head, it was obvious because she smacked her fist into her palm triumphantly.
"I got it! Why don't you come home with me? I can give you proper meal, you can sleep in a good bed, I can take you to the doctors and then we can go to the police station and see what's up!"
"That's insane Kagome, you barely even know this kid and you want to take him home," he asked incredulously.
"Of course Inuyasha, I'm not just going to leave him out here all by himself." Kagome slowly walked towards Shippo .
When she was a good distance away not to make him uncomfortable she squatted down so she was at eye level with him. The boy in front of her was baffled by her willingness and kindness. It was true, she didn't know him at all and usually people never even took a second glance at him when they saw him, much less talked to him. The only thing they would do was talk about him but they never once did anything to help. Now a beautiful girl was squatting just a couple of feet away offering her home to him. He was dumbfounded, just sitting there with his hands inbetween his legs not knowing what to do or say.
"So what do you say?" That seemed to have effectively brought him out of his thoughts as he slowly nodded.
She held out one of her delicate hands for him to take. When he did she helped him up and thehy made their way towards Inuyasha who was quiet throughout the rest of the little scene before him.
"Hey Inuyash, do you think you can carry him to my house?"
"Keh, yeah right! As if I'd carry that dirty thing!" In an instant he felt a throbbing pain coming from his left arm. He turned to see a glaring Kagome. "What the hell Kagome, you can't just punch me because I don't want to carry some filthy kid." Kagome lifted her fist again threateningly. "Alright, alright!" He walked towards the boy who was inwardly smiling. Inuyasha unwillingly bent down so the kid could jump onto his back. "Boss wench..." He muttered under his breath.
When they reached Kagome's house they went inside and placed the little sleeping boy on the couch. "Mom, I'm home," she said quietly enough so that she wouldn't wake up Shippo but loud enough so that her mother could here.
Kagome's mother came out of the kitchen with her apron on. "Why are you home so late Kagome? Oh, hi Inuyasha. I hope Kagome hasn't caused too much trouble."
"A few things came up that I had to deal with but Inuyasha was nice enough to stay with me and walk me home. Also... I kind of have something to show you... More like someone..." Mrs. Higurashi's eyebrow rose questioningly as she followed her daughter into the living room.
She stood gaping at the sight before her. There on the couch was a little boy, sleeping peacefully. "Kagome who is he? Where did you find him and why is he in the house?"
"Mom, calm down. His name is Shippo, he doesn't have a home, parents or anyone to take care of him. I was thinking he could stay here... at least until he's healthy, maybe we can take him to the doctor and then to the police station..."
Her mother recovered from her initial shock and smiled at her daughter. "Alright, I suppose."
Kagome beamed at her mother and hugged her. "Thank you Mom, I know I'm doing the right thing," she turned to face Inuyasha, "Thanks for everything Inuyasha. Would you like to stay for dinner?"
"No thanks Kagome, I gotta get home anyways. I'll see you tomorrow though," he said walking out the door.
Kagome turned back to the couch and watched for a while as the boys chest rose and fell with each breath he took.
A/N Once again sorry for the super long wait. I got a bit of writers block mid way and yeah!
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