Chapter 6: Is It Too Late to Say Sorry
Sogo Waiting Room
"Ha, funny," Makoto growled as his eyes narrowed into slits.
"You're kinda cutting off my air circulation," Inuyasha wheezed as he started to turn a little pale.
Inu No Taisho was about to step in, but Kagome's entrance into the waiting room stopped him.
"Daddy?"Kagome asked.
Makoto turned around to see his daughter staring at him. Her hair was pulled into a ponytail and her face was clean of any make up. Kagome set her heels on the chair next to the doorway as she looked at her husband and father.
"What are you doing?" Kagome questioned her father.
Inuyasha collapsed on the floor as Makoto rushed towards his daughter and hugged her.
"I've missed you my dear," Makoto said as he pulled away from the hug.
"I missed you too, dad," Kagome responded.
"What happened to my grandson?" Makoto asked as he cups her face in his hands.
"Kazushi ate peanuts again," Kagome said.
Makoto let out a sigh of relief, but still stayed on guard.
"Is he okay?" Makoto asked not as tense as before.
"We don't know yet," Kagome said before giving him a smile. "But no news is good news right?"
"Sometimes dear," Makoto stated with a nod.
Kagome's face drops as Naraku snickers.
"Nice pep talk, dad," Naraku said from his spot at the door way.
Makoto frowned as he turned around to face his oldest son. His medals jingle at his transition.
"You were supposed to be watching them," Makoto pointed out.
"I was!" Naraku snapped. "How the hell was I supposed to know that Kazushi was going to eat peanuts again?"
Kagome shook her head as she walked around the arguing men to her husband on the floor with his mom.
"Are you okay?" Kagome asked as she crouched down in front of him.
Inuyasha nodded as he rubbed his neck. "He didn't use as much pressure as he did last time."
Kagome cracked a small smile as Inuyasha stood up with the some help from his mother.
"I'm okay mom. Really," Inuyasha said after he cleared his throat.
"No you're not! You were almost choked to death!" Izayoi stated in slight panic.
"He wasn't going to kill me, mom," Inuyasha said with a smile, before his tone turned serious. "If Kagome wasn't here he would but-."
"Why are you joking about this?" Izayoi screeched.
"Mr. and Mrs. Takahashi," an unfamiliar voice said at the door quieting everyone.
Everyone looked toward the door to see a woman with brown hair, wearing a white lab coat, and holding a clipboard.
"Uhh, I'm looking for Kagome and Inuyasha Takahashi. I'm Doctor Tsukiyomi. I'm the doctor looking after Kazushi," Dr. Tsukiyomi said matter of factly.
"That's us," Kagome said as she grabbed Inuyasha's hand and pulled him to go see the doctor.
"How is he? Is my baby okay?" Kagome asked quickly.
"Can we step outside for a second," Doctor Tsukiyomi asked.
Kagome looked up and gave Inuyasha a worried look. But Inuyasha squeezed her hand and gave her an encouraging nod that everything will be fine.
The two families watched them walk out the room, before turning to each other.
"I hope Kazushi is okay," Izayoi whispered, causing Inu No Taisho to wrap his arms around her.
Makoto cleared his throat, causing everyone to turn and now look at him and Naraku.
"I am sorry for the way I acted before. I am Makoto Higurashi the Second," Makoto said before giving a long bow. "Kagome's father."
"It's nice to meet you," Izayoi stated as she gave him a bow too. "I'm-."
"I know who you are," Makoto stated while standing to his full height again. "I know who you all are, from Sesshomaru all the way to Sango."
Sango squirmed a little as she glanced at Sesshomaru.
"Father likes to know who his little princess and prince are involved with," Naraku explained quickly as he saw the uncomfortable looks on all their faces. "And he's very blunt and barbaric just so you know."
Makoto rolled his eyes in response as the door opens.
"Sir, there's a situation occurring at base," a soldier informed his superior.
Makoto tensed as he heard the news from one of his soldiers.
"Tell Kagome I'll be back. Call your mother and brother." Naraku nodded at his father's command.
"It was nice meeting you all. Hopefully we will see each other in a less stressful situation," Makoto stated, before turning around and stalking away.
"Wow. That was-," Rin whispered trying to find the perfect word.
"Tense," Miroku says, finishing Rin's sentence.
"Yeah. You can say that again," Rin stated as Inuyasha walked back into the waiting room.
"Did Makoto leave already?" He asked looking around for Kagome's father.
"Yes. How's Kazushi?" Naraku questioned his brother-in-law.
"He's fine. They were able to bring down the swelling in his throat. They gave him a couple of shots and ointment for his rashes. But he's good," Inuyasha stated. "The doctor said we might be able to take him home tonight. He'll be sleepy for the rest of the night."
"Thank heavens!" Izayoi exclaimed as she clapped her hands together.
"Where's Kagome?" Ayame asked.
"She went with the doctor to talk about autoinjectors for Kazushi. Since this has happened more than a couple of times, we need to be more prepared," Inuyasha explained. "He's in room 35B."
Everyone nodded in response.
"Can I talk to Rin, Ayame, and Sango outside for a moment," Inuyasha said while making his way to the door.
The girls gave each other a look, before doing as they were asked.
"I wonder what's that's all about," Kikyo mumbled to herself as to why she wasn't included in the group of girls Inuyasha needed to speak with.
"Let's go see our grandson, Toga," Izayoi stated.
Inu No Taisho nodded as he guided them out the room. Naraku glanced around, before making his way out of the room too.
He pulled out his phone and pressed a number.
"Hello? How's my little Sushi?" An older woman's voice came through the earpiece.
"He's fine mom. I believe that Kagome and Inuyasha will take him home tonight," Naraku informed his mother.
"Ahh. Good, good. Well inform your brother, he should be kept in the loop too," Korari said.
"Yes ma'am," Naraku said.
"And when you get the chance, tell your father that he left the toilet seat up again," his mother said.
"Will do," Naraku stated with a chuckle. "Bye."
"Bye," Korari said and hung up the phone.
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With Inuyasha and The Girls
"What's-," Sango began but stopped when she saw the pissed off expression on Inuyasha's face.
"Cut the bullshit," Inuyasha growled as he looked at the girls.
The girls' back straightened at the tone he took.
"In-" Rin tried to say, but Inuyasha stopped her.
"Look. You guys are my best friends, but I'll draw the line when it comes to my wife and child. You guys have been nothing but disrespectful to Kagome and she hasn't done a damn thing but been nice to you guys," Inuyasha angrily said.
"Inuy-," Ayame tried to say.
"I cherish you guys but listen carefully. I don't care if you don't like her but you will respect her. My family comes first and you will treat her with the respect and dignity that she deserves. Do I make myself clear?" Inuyasha stated with no room for argument.
Silence engulfed the hallway as the girls stared at Inuyasha with wide eyes.
"Yes," Rin said.
"Yes," Ayame and Sango said a moment later in unison.
"Good," Inuyasha responded, before bring them in a group hug. "I love you guys, but you have to know where I stand."
"We do and we're sorry," Rin said while squeezing him. "We should have accepted and listened to Kagome instead of immediately siding with Kikyo."
"That's another thing," Inuyasha said as he pulled away from the hug. "There's nothing going on between Kikyo and I. I like her like I do you guys. What we had was a long, long time ago. I've moved on and I hope you guys let her know that too," Inuyasha said seriously.
The girls automatically nodded in response.
"Once again, we're sorry," Sango said.
"I don't need your apology, Kagome does." The girls nodded in agreement.
"Look, I'm going to go check on Kazushi and Kagome," Inuyasha said.
As the girls watched Inuyasha walk down the hallway, Ayame turned around and hit Sango on the arm.
"Ouch! What was that for?" Sango whined as she rubbed her arm.
"For not listening to me. I told you guys to give Kagome a chance," Ayame said before crossing her arms.
Sango rolled her eyes as she turned around to walk in the opposite direction.
"Where are you going?" Rin asked.
"To get a peace offering," Sango said after letting out a sigh.
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Ten Minutes Later
Kagome hummed as she softly scratched Kazushi's ears.
Kagome looked at his heart monitor. She carefully kissed his red cheek since there was still a small rash on both of them and his neck. Kagome giggled as she stared at him.
"He's too adorable," a voice said at the door of the hospital room.
Kagome didn't notice someone open the door and make their way into the room.
"Hey," Sango said shyly.
"Hi," Kagome said quietly.
"Can I-," Sango asked.
"Mama," Kazushi whispered in a bit of pain.
Kagome looked down and saw her son staring up at her.
"Hi baby. How are you feeling?" Kagome quietly asked.
"Bad," Kazushi whined a bit.
"Compared to earlier?" Kagome asked.
"Bed-ter," Kazushi said and snuggled up to his mother.
Kagome nodded before kissing his forehead.
"You'll feel better soon honey," Kagome reassured him.
Kagome looked up at Sango who was still in the door way.
"Yes?" Kagome asked still not sure why the woman was there.
"Kagome, I wanted to apologize for the way I acted today and also since you've gotten here," Sango said meekly and sincerely.
Kagome grunted as she started to run her fingers through Kazushi's hair.
Sango sighed as she sets a bag on the bed and pulled out a black and white stuffed husky dog.
"Your brother told me that Kazushi likes dogs," Sango said and handed Kagome a stuffed animal.
Kagome reached out and grabbed the dog that Sango handed her.
"Look Kazushi, you have another doggy," Kagome says as she shows Kazushi the dog. Kazushi smiled and reached for it holding it against his chest.
"Say 'thank you Aunt Sango'," Kagome told her son.
"Tank you Aunt San-go," Kazushi said softly.
"You're welcome buddy," Sango said with a giggle.
Kagome smiled and kissed Kazushi's forehead, before standing up and motioning Sango to walk out the room.
Rin and Ayame stepped back as they allow Sango and Kagome to step out the room.
"Kagome, we-," Rin and Ayame began but Kagome held her hand out for them to stop.
"Sorry? Yeah I get it. Just because you guys say you're sorry doesn't make me forget how you treated me and my son," Kagome said cooly.
"And we know that Kagome," Ayame said as she took a step closer to her.
"We're just trying to make things right from this point on," Rin said as she held out a hand. "We shouldn't have treated you or Kazushi differently. You two did nothing wrong. It's just-," Rin said but stopped when Kagome interrupted her.
"Instead of acting like an adult, you let your teenage feelings get in the way," Kagome stated as she crossed her arms over her chest.
"Yeah," Rin said with a sigh.
Kagome stared at her offered hand, before turning around to look through the glass sliding doors. She smiled as she saw her son playing with his new toy.
"For Kazushi and Inuyasha's sake, I'll tolerate you guys," Kagome said before turning around to face them. "They're the only reasons why I'm here. But at least act like adultsand have some respect for my son and I."
"Uhhh." Sango rolled her eyes at Rin's blank face, but smiled and nodded. "We will," Sango confirmed.
Kagome nodded, before sliding the door open. "And don't think we're friends. Like I said, I'm only here and tolerating you girls because of Inuyasha and Kazushi. That's it." Kagome stated as she walked back into the room.
"That went better than I thought," Ayame whispered as she rubbed her arm.
"It did," Sango stated. "At least we're on a tolerable relationship right."
"Yeah. It's a start I guess," Ayame mumbled as she twirled her pigtail around her finger.
"Wait, guys, where's Kikyo?" Rin asked as she looked around.
"And where's Inuyasha?" Sango mumbles as she glances at Kagome and Kazushi, before ushering the girls down the hallway.
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With Inuyasha
Inuyasha bent down to collect the candy bar from the vending machine.
"Hey," a familiar voice greeted Inuyasha.
Inuyasha turned around to see Kikyo walking into the waiting room.
"Hey," Inuyasha stated as he opened the candy bar.
"How's Kazushi?" Kikyo asked.
"Good. Hopefully, he can be discharged later on tonight," Inuyasha said.
"That's wonderful!" Kikyo exclaimed with a grin.
"It is," Inuyasha told her before taking another bite out of his candy.
There's silence as Inuyasha continued to eat the rest of his candy bar. He crumbled his wrapper as he walked towards the garbage.
"Well, I'm going to go and check on Kagome," Inuyasha said awkwardly.
"Inuyasha," Kikyo said quickly to stop him from leaving. She stood in the middle of the doorway so he wouldn't leave.
Inuyasha paused since he couldn't walk any further.
"What?" He asked as he threw his garbage in the trash.
"About earlier, with Kagome-," Kikyo started but Inuyasha held up his hand to stop her from continuing.
"That's between you two. You guys just need to make up or talking it out or whatever," Inuyasha said.
"It does involve you though," she said. "Inuyasha, I still care for you, deeply. I love you," Kikyo said finally getting her feelings off of her chest.
"Kikyo-," Inuyasha started but Kikyo quickly began talking again.
"I thought if I saw you at your parents' party that we can go back to what we use to be. Rekindle our love for each other," Kikyo honestly stated. "But then you came back with-with, a wife and a child," she hissed as she shook her head. "I didn't know what to do, how to react. I can't just put my feelings away for you. I can't...not with our past."
Inuyasha stared into Kikyo's eyes at her bold confession. "Kikyo. I-we- we can't. I'm sorry."
Inuyasha walked around her, but once again, Kikyo stopped him.
"Look at me, and tell me that you don't have feelings for me," Kikyo snapped as she grabbed Inuyasha's wrist, causing him to turn and look at her.
"I-," Inuyasha started but stopped when another voice came into the room.
"Hope I'm not interrupting anything," a male's voice was heard.
Inuyasha and Kikyo look to the entrance of the waiting room in response.
Makoto leaned against the wall with his arm crossed with a small smirk on his face.
"No you weren't. We were just finishing," Inuyasha truthfully said to him as he tried to walk away, but Kikyo stopped him by tightening her grip on his wrist.
"Inuyasha," Kikyo said pulling him towards her.
"Dammit Kikyo!" Inuyasha growled as he twist around to glare at Kikyo. "What do you want me to say? Huh? That I love you? I can't do that because it would be a lie. I'm in love with Kagome, my wife. I have love for you but as a friend. That's all. What we had was exactly that, in the past, like you said. You had your chance and you blew it! You fucking blew it! So do us all a favor and just move on. I have and you need to too," Inuyasha said firmly.
Kikyo stared up at him with heartbroken eyes as she let go of his wrist.
"That was all I needed to know. Thanks Yash," Kikyo stated before walking around Inuyasha and quickly rushing out the room.
"You sure know how to handle women," Makoto stated as he stared at his son-in-law.
Inuyasha rolled his eyes as he turned to face his father-in-law.
"Thanks," Inuyasha said sarcastically.
"Takahashi, I may not like you. Wait, I don't like you. But there's one thing that you will not do. You will not break my daughter or grandson's heart. If you do, let's just say that your family won't be seeing you for a while, got it?" Makoto said and smirked but his eyes were serious.
Inuyasha quickly nodded as he stared into Makoto's hard eyes.
"Good," Makoto said as he leaned off the door and walked away from the waiting room. "Now, I'm going to see my grandson."
"Such a nice man," Inuyasha grumbled before stalking out the room.
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With Kikyo
Kiko runs down the hallway with her hands covering her eyes. "I'm such an idiot! Why did I believe that he could love me?"
"Whoa!" A man said.
Kikyo looked up to see that she had ran into Naraku.
"What's wrong?" Naraku asked.
"It's nothing," Kikyo stated as she looked down at the ground. She looked up as she felt Naraku wipe the tears off her face.
"Are you sure about that?" Naraku asked warmly.
"Yes. Sorry for bumping into you," Kikyo quickly said.
"You're alright," Naraku told her. "Hey, you want to get out of here?" he asked. "I can take you home if you want."
"Yea. That'll be nice," Kikyo said with a smile. "Thank you."
"My pleasure," Naraku stated as he guided her down the hallway. "My pleasure."
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An Hour Later
With Kagome
"Izayoi, hi," Kagome said as she laid Kazushi on his back. She had just put him back in his regular clothes.
"Hey. Are you guys getting ready to leave?" She asked.
"Yeah. His tests came back fine," Kagome explained.
Izayoi nodded as she took a seat on Kazushi's bed.
"He's a little drowsy though," Kagome said as she bent down and picked up her purse. Izayoi nodded in response as she ran her fingers through Kazushi's hair.
In comfortable silence the women stare at the sleeping boy.
"Kagome?" Izayoi asked.
"Yes?" Kagome asked looking up at the older woman.
"I would personally like to say sorr-"Izayoi started but Kagome interrupted her.
"Izayoi I know okay. I know," Kagome stated with a frustrated sigh. "I fucking know, okay? I get it. You and everyone else like Kikyo more-."
"No," Izayoi said, causing Kagome to give her a look.
"Really Izayoi? Let's be real," Kagome said disbelieving. "Ever since I got to this damn place everyone's been giving me a tough time. And I'm sick of it."
Izayoi sighed as she stood up. "Yes I am more fond of Kikyo than you."
"Didn't see that coming," Kagome mumbled as she rolled her eyes.
Izayoi shook her head as she stared at her. "You're just like Inuyasha."
"I've known Kikyo longer than I have you. I also feel pity for the girl. I watched the girl break my son's heart and I've also watched her heart been broke from him too," Izayoi said trying to explain.
"Keh," Kagome said and crossed her arms.
"I should have been by your side though. No matter what my feelings were towards Kikyo, you are part of my family now. And family means the world to me. I also guess that I let my parental feelings get in the way as well," Izayoi said sheeply.
"What do you mean by that?" Kagome questioned.
"He's my baby boy, Kagome. My only boy. It's just makes me sad to see he's not a baby anymore. That he doesn't need my help," Izayoi stated as she ran her fingers through Kazushi's hair again. "He won't come crying to me when he gets a cut or hurts himself. He won't blush when I tease him about liking a girl. He won't come running into Toga and my room when he gets scared. I just miss my baby, Kagome," Izayoi confessed.
Kagome stared at her, before looking down at Kazushi peacefully sleeping.
'Will I be the same way when Kazushi grows up?' Kagome silently thinks to herself. 'She also missed out on a big portion of Inuyasha's adult life.'
Izayoi let out a deep sigh as she continued. "But now that I have this little bundle of joy in my life and another one on the way, life will get better."
Kagome silently nodded as she looked at the grandma and grandson duo.
"Izayoi, do you, I-I want us, especially, to have an relationship. Inuyasha would want the two women that he loves to have a relationship and get along," Kagome said.
Happiness formed in Izayoi's eyes as she stared at her daughter-in-law.
"So, um, mother-in-law?" Kagome tested.
Izayoi grins and pulls her into a hug. "Daughter."
"Izayoi, just don't ruin our relationship again. I don't think I can handle that," Kagome stated as she hugged her back.
"I won't, I promise dear," Izayoi vowed and tightened her hug.
Kagome smiled as Izayoi squeezed her.
'So this is what it feels like to be part of something, to be part of a family,' Kagome thought.
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An hour later
Kagome watched Inuyasha kiss Kazushi's head before he turned around. He placed a hand on her lower back and guided her out of Kazushi's room.
"Goodnight my love," Kagome whispered as they walk out the room.
Kagome and Inuyasha stare at the door in silence.
Inuyasha placed a hand on Kagome's shoulder, causing her to look at her.
"Hey, it's going to be okay," Inuyasha said as he cupped her face and wiped the tears from her eyes.
"I thought we were going to lose him, again," Kagome gulped her tears.
"We didn't. He's okay, Kagome. He's fine," Inuyasha reassured his wife.
Kagome nodded as she dug her face into his chest and wrapped her arms around his waist.
Inuyasha let out a sigh of relief as he kissed the top of Kagome's head.
"It's going to be okay, it's going to be okay," Inuyasha whispered as he felt Kagome shake a little.
"It'll be okay," she mumbled back as he moves his face down to kiss her.
"Inuyasha," Kagome softly moaned.
Inuyasha leaned his head against Kagome's as he stared into her eyes. "I love you," he said and gave her a small smile.
"I love you too," Kagome stated as she pulled his head down to meet her lips again.
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The next morning
Kagome hummed as she slowly walked down the stairs that lead to the kitchen, or so she hoped.
She had her hair in a messy bun with a pink silk robe and cream slippers. She had a small hickey on her neck that she was trying to keep covered with the collar of the robe.
She smiled in relief as she saw the door to the kitchen.
"Kami, I'm hungry," she mumbled to herself as she opened the door to the kitchen.
She paused as she spotted her older brother drinking water in the middle of the kitchen. She noticed his hair was messy while his shoes and belt were on the kitchen counter.
"What the hell are you doing here?"Kagome whispered to Naraku.
Naraku glanced at her before setting the glass down on the island.
"Is that anyway to greet your older brother?" Naraku asked.
"What are you doing here, Naraku?" Kagome asked again as she stepped into the room.
"I spent the night, with Kikyo," Naraku said nonchalantly.
"As in," Kagome said with a raised brow.
"Well Kagome, when two people get these strong urges-,"Naraku started to say but Kagome quickly stopped him.
"Okay! Okay! I get it," Kagome said with a look of disgust on her face. "But how? You're gay,"Kagome said flatly.
"And your point? It got up," Naraku said while looking at his baby sister who had a look of disgust on her face. "Look, I had fun, she had fun and got her cherry popped. I see it as a win-win situation," Naraku stated as he looked at his sister.
Kagome rolled her eyes and sighed. "You're sick for playing with Kikyo. So now you're confused about your sexuality? What happen with you and Jakotsu? Wait until I tell mom what-," Kagome started but stopped when she heard little feet running to her.
"Mommy!"
Kagome let out a gush of air as a small body hit her leg.
"My baby!"Kagome gushed and rubbed her son's head gently.
Kazushi grinned at her as his father walked into the kitchen. "I see someone is feeling better."
Kazushi quickly nodded as Kagome picked him up and placed him on her hip.
"Naraku, what are you doing here?" Inuyasha asked as he stood next to Kagome.
"Nothing. Just handling some business," Naraku said as he took the last gulp of his water, before setting it down on the counter and grabbing his shoes and belt. "Well I'll see you two lovebirds later. Tell Kikyo I said bye."
Inuyasha watched Naraku ruffle Kazushi's hair before walking out of the kitchen.
"What did he mean by that?" Inuyasha asked. "I know they didn't-."
Kagome gave him a look, before focusing back on her son. "Are you hungry, Ushi?"
"Yes!" Kazushi said.
"Eww! That's fucking gross! Isn't your brother fucking gay? Disgusting!" Inuyasha said.
"Inuyasha! Language!" Kagome snapped. "What happen between Naraku and Kikyo is their business."
"I know, but-"
"Good morning," Sango announced as she and Ayame walked into the kitchen.
"Morning!" Kazushi shouted as he reached for Sango.
"Hey buddy. How ya feeling?" Sango asked as Kagome allowed her to take her son out of her arms.
"Bed-ter,"Kazushi said.
"He's just so cute," Ayame cooed as she stood next to Sango.
"Is Mom and Dad up?" Inuyasha asked as he placed a hand on Kagome's hips.
"Yes. Mom said she's going to make her famous waffles," Sango told Inuyasha.
"Are you serious? Awww! Her waffles are so good," Inuyasha stated, practically drooling.
Kagome giggled as she looked up at him. "Calm down boy," she teased.
"Mom's waffles are really good. You have to try them," Inuyasha said as he leaned his head against her.
"Well I can't wait to try them," Kagome said as Kazushi tugged on Sango's hair so he could whisper in her ear.
"I go potty," Kazushi whispered.
"You have to go potty?" Sango asked.
Kazushi nodded as he played with his fingers and gave her a puppy dog look.
"I'll take him," Inuyasha said as he moved to collect his son.
"No, it's okay. I can take him. I've trained Kohaku, I'm sure Kazushi won't be a problem," Sango told them before making her way out the kitchen. Ayame left the room to go watch some cartoons.
"That was nice of her," Kagome said while looking up at her husband. "Did you say something to the girls yesterday? Because they all apologized to me at the hospital."
"Who me? Nope," Inuyasha told her as he looked down at her.
"Liar," Kagome stated.
She turned around fully and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Thanks. I really appreciate it."
"I don't know what you mean, but you're welcome,"Inuyasha said and kissed her cheek.
"So corny," Kagome said as she leaned her body against his.
"You like it."
"That I do," Kagome declared as he bent down and kissed her. "That I do."
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With Sango and Kazushi
"Good job, Kazushi," Sango cooed as she helped him wash his hands.
"Tank you," Kazushi said proudly.
Sango smiled as she looked down at him. Her smile slipped when she had a flashback of an conversation she had with Miroku two nights ago.
….
"Miroku," Sango moaned as he kissed up her body.
"Yes love?" He teased as he kissed the side of her neck.
They were both equally naked in their bed.
"You have a condom?" Sango moaned in the kiss.
"Do we really need one?" Miroku asked as he hover her.
"Miroku, what are you saying?" Sango asked with wide eyes and a blush. "Are you saying we're ready for a-a-," she gulped before saying the dreaded word. "A baby?"
"Yes we are," Miroku stated. "Sango, you know how bad I want kids. We're ready. We're both stable and secure with our jobs, we have enough, we're rea-."
"Well I'm not," Sango interrupted. "I'm sorry. I'm just not ready. I want a family too, but we're young, we have so much to look forward to,"Sango said.
….
"Aunt Sango, I clean,"Kazushi said.
Sango looked down to see Kazushi staring up at her.
"Oh sorry. I spaced out,"Sango said and awkwardly giggled.
Kazushi tilted his head as he allowed his aunt to carry him to the towel rack and wipe his hands.
After his hands were dry, Sango set her nephew down and walked them out the bathroom, only to run into Kikyo. Her hair tangled and wearing a green shirt that stopped at her knees.
"Hey," Sango greeted Kikyo.
"Hello," Kikyo responded with a smile. "On babysitting duty?"
"I go potty!" Kazushi shouted in response.
Kikyo nodded before making her way into the bathroom.
"Tell everyone I won't be at breakfast," Kikyo stated.
"And why not?" Sango asked as she grabbed Kazushi's hand.
"I'm feeling a little sore," she told her with a grin before closing the door.
"What did you mean by that?!" Sango shouted.
Kazushi's nose twitched. His ears poked up and a giant smile forms on his face.
"Food!"Kazushi exclaimed.
One moment Sango was questioning her best friend, the next, she was being pulled down the hallway by her nephew.
'I wonder what she meant though. Sore from what?' Sango wondered.
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A Couple of Hours Later
Breakfast wasn't as tensed as Kagome assumed. The family stayed away from talking about Inuyasha and Kagome's relationship. They focused mostly about general topics like the weather, sports, and politics.
At breakfast, the family had agreed to go bowling in order to bond. Hopefully today would be more successful than yesterday.
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With Kikyo
Kikyo button up the last button on her blue shirt before looking at herself in the mirror.
Knock Knock Knock
"Come in," Kikyo said as she turned to face the door.
Inuyasha walked in wearing a white and blue striped polo shirt with blue jeans. "Hey."
"Hi," Kikyo said and gave him a relaxed smile. "You ready to go bowling?"
"Yeah. You missed Mom's famous waffles this morning," Inuyasha told her as he leaned back against the wall next to the door.
"Really?! Dang it. I love Izzy's waffles. Oh well. Maybe next time," Kikyo whined as she walked toward her dresser. "I was just a little sore and tired this morning."
"Oh really," Inuyasha stated with a slight raised eyebrow. "Does it have something to do with you sleeping with Kagome's brother last night?"
"It does. And why do you care, Inuyasha? You made it perfectly clear that there was no mixed feelings between us. We're just friends. I understand that and I'm moving on."
"And you're right. But I'm your friend. I'm just concerned about you," Inuyasha said as he got off of the wall and placed a hand on her shoulder.
Kikyo looked at him and sighed. "Well don't be. I'm a big girl, I can take care of myself."
Inuyasha gave her a half smirk and nodded. "I know you can. Just...just be careful, okay."
Kikyo nodded as she turned around to do her make-up.
"Hey, Kik," Inuyasha said.
"Yes?" Kikyo asks as she turns around to face her first love.
"Since you're back, you might meet your prince charming,"Inuyasha said encouragingly.
"Yeah," she mumbled with a hopeful grin. "You think so?"
"Yup. There was a lot of guys pining after you in high school," Inuyasha said.
Kikyo's smile dropped a little, but she continued to grin and nod.
"Yup, maybe you're right,"Kikyo said.
Inuyasha nodded before walking out the room. Kikyo turned around and stared at her reflection in the mirror.
"Just maybe,"Kikyo whispered to herself before she started applying her mascara.
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With Inuyasha
Inuyasha walked into his room and saw Kagome doing her make up. She had her hair in a curly ponytail. She had changed into a red jumper with white flats and white jewelry.
"Where's Kazushi?"Inuyasha asked.
"With his grandpa," Kagome stated without looking at Inuyasha.
She grabbed her eyeliner pencil and started apply eyeliner underneath her eyes.
Inuyasha nodded as he walked toward his bed.
"I talked to Kikyo," he declared as he sat on his old bed.
"Oh. About what?" Kagome asked before placing her eyeliner pencil down.
"Her and Naraku. I guess it really wasn't anything. Well other than a one night stand."
"Did you tell her that he was gay?" Kagome asked as she turned to face her husband.
"Nah,"Inuyasha said.
"Well as long as there's no relationship forming, everything will be fine. I need to talk to Jakie though," Kagome said and went back to getting ready.
"I think she did it to get back at me from what I told her yesterday," Inuyasha explained. "I'm glad she's moving on, but I don't want her to get hurt."
Kagome placed her make-up container on the dresser before she walked to stand in front of Inuyasha.
"You care about her," Kagome said as she placed her hand on his shoulder and climbed on top of him.
"She's my friend, that's it. If one of the girls were going through this issue, I would want them to find the perfect guy too," Inuyasha explained as he set his hands on her waist. "Everyone can't have an Inuyasha."
Kagome giggled as she stared at him. "Yeah. You're right. You're pretty special."
"I know," Inuyasha said as he leaned back. "You're pretty awesome yourself."
"Yeah?" Kagome asked as she gave him a slow kiss.
"Yeah," Inuyasha mumbled back.
He rolled them over as he took over the kiss. He slipped his hand into her hair and scratched her scalp, causing her to arch her back a little.
"We only have ten minutes," Kagome whispered as she pulled away from the kiss.
"I can work with that," Inuyasha stated with a wicked grin.
"Oh boy!"Kagome giggled then moaned.
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Fifteen Minutes Later
Kagome giggled as she and Inuyasha held hands as they walked down the hallway.
"We're so late,"Kagome said feeling refreshed but guilty as well.
"We're fine," Inuyasha said as he sniffed the air. "Everyone is still here."
"Oh shoot! I forgot Kazushi's bag," Kagome said before looking at her husband. "Can you go back and get it for me?"
"Such a forgetful bitch,"Inuyasha said.
Kagome stuck her tongue out as she let go of their hands. "Thanks dumbass."
Inuyasha grumbled as he turned around and walked back to their room.
Kagome giggled as she continued to walk down the hallway. When she turned the corner, she bumps into someone.
"Ouch!"
Kagome looks up, from her spot on the ground, and saw Kikyo rubbing her head.
"Are you okay?" Kagome asked.
"Fine," Kikyo responded as they both stood up.
Kagome nodded and begins to walk away, but Kikyo stopped her.
"Kagome," Kikyo said quickly.
"Yes?" Kagome said with a slightly raised eyebrow.
"I just wanted to apologize for the way I've acted before," Kikyo said meekly.
"Mm," Kagome hummed as she turned around fully to face her with her arms crossed.
"You're not going to forgive me?" Kikyo asked.
"Did I forgive the other girls? I don't accept your apology. You all, besides Ayame, acted like fucking children," Kagome said.
Kikyo gave her a look as she crossed her arms too.
"But like I told them, for Inuyasha's sake, I will tolerate you guys, until it's time for Inuyasha, Kazushi, and I to leave," Kagome said.
"As friends?" Kikyo asked in a confused tone with a raised eyebrow.
"Acquaintances," Kagome stated as she held out her hand.
"Acquaintances it is," Kikyo said as she shook her hand.
Kagome yanked Kikyo close to her and glared at her.
"And next time you think you deserve to have MY husband, think again bitch. Inuyasha is all mine," Kagome growled.
"So you say, but remember Kagome, Inuyasha and I have a past. A very detailed past. And what do you have?" Kikyo asked with an attitude.
Kagome grins as she lets go of their hands.
"His future."
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A/N
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"Kagome, what's wrong?" Sango asked as Kagome laid her head on the counter.
"Can you take me to the hospital?" she whispered as she held her bloated stomach. She hissed as another painful cramp occured in her lower stomach.
"Is it the baby?" Sango asked as she wrapped her arms around Kagome's shaking shoulders.
Kagome nodded as she looked up at her. "There's spotting a-a-an-nd I'm in pain. Can we just please go, I don't want anyone to know."
"Okay. Let's okay," Sango said as she grabbed her purse off the counter and ushered Kagome out the room.
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What's happening to Kagome and her baby? Will Kagome warm up to everyone?^.^.
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