Imagine Me Without You
Summary: Her voice could do many things, so long as she accompanied her "will" with a lyrical melody. Kagome was an orphan who was lucky enough to be found by Aizawa back when he was actively pursuing criminals at night as Eraserhead. She owes everything that she is to the man who gave her a home and a family.
Anime: InuYasha/Boku no Hero Academia
Genre: Action/Romance
Pairing: Undecided
Rated: M
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Chapter Three
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Being a Mom
Means counting the days until school starts.
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Aizawa was already up, showered, and making breakfast when Kagome finally woke up. Her eyes lazily looking around at her surroundings, little by little, they widened at the realization that what happened last night...had really happened. "..." she hadn't noticed the time slipping past her, the fact that she'd just spent ten minutes staring at the room. Her eyes looked down at the covers on top of her, a dark charcoal color, the sheets her hands were resting on, pristine white...the pillows were a light shade of gray. Around the room, the paint coloring the walls was also a light gray, but it made the room look larger than she was sure it was.
She let her fingers trail across the cotton sheets a little longer and smiled, "so soft..."
"I don't waste money on flashy and trivial things, rather...comfort and the cats."
Kagome had pulled her eyes away from the sheets and turned them to the man leaning against the doorway in the room she slept in last night. She guessed he'd slept in there with her; the bed was his, after all. "Cats?" She didn't recall seeing any, but then, maybe they weren't allowed in the room?
"Ah...yeah, I hadn't considered this even a possibility at the time, but I hope you aren't allergic. They're not out here right now." He added, watching her look about the flat for the furry little creatures he'd taken in.
"No, I'm not. I used to play with the alley cats, the strays in the city...I like cats." She gave a sad smile... "they're warm and not afraid to sleep outside."
"...yes...they are warm. I think they can be easily frightened, though. Maybe sleeping outside doesn't scare them, but being alone, I think, does. Cats love affection...anyways, I'm making breakfast. The clothes next to you are yours...get dressed and then come to the kitchen."
Nodding, she turned to go back inside the room and dress in the clothes at the foot of the bed. "Thank you...mister?"
He gave a nod of acknowledgment when her eyes turned back to his.
"What...should I... call you?" She suddenly felt very nervous. Her normal confidence left her as she asked the question.
"I have no intention of forcing you to call me anything like dad. I mean, it's up to you. However, for now, you can feel free to call me Shota. Until you're comfortable with the other... that is."
"R-right!" Kagome blushed and watched him leave the room. She placed her hand over her heavily thumping heart; her tummy was doing flips, "...so weird...but I like the weird feeling..."
She smiled as she looked at the blue jean dress, a brown braided belt was around the waist, and undergarments lay atop it.
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Four furballs rushed past Shota while the fifth walked slowly and curiously as it rubbed up against his leg before following the others. Shota returned to the kitchen after walking down the hall and opening the laundry room. He was frowning as he finished cooking, making a simple ham and cheese omelet. A glass of orange juice was already on the table for the girl once she finished dressing and came out. He was thinking over the question she'd asked him and couldn't help but sigh. 'How does one not say the wrong thing in situations like that?'
He heard the door open, and little feet ran out of the room. Shota turned to see her stepping around a grey tabby pacing the ground around him. She leaned forward and ran a hand over the cat's head and played with its ears as it leaned into her touch before she climbed up into the chair with a large smile. Her hair was a mussed mess, despite still being tied into a braid. He'd have to tame it again before they left to start the day's activities. "What are you making?" she asked as her feet swung back and forth under the chair.
"An omelet. Ham and cheese, nothing fancy, I wasn't too certain what kind of things you liked, and I didn't want to force any flavors you wouldn't like onto you."
She smiled, "I'll let you know if I like it or not."
He nodded before turning a curious look towards her as he lifted the omelet off the pan and placed it on a plate. Sprinkling shredded cheese and diced tomatoes on top of it, he brought it over to the table and placed it down in front of her, a fork held out to her as he did. "What did you eat while you were on the streets?"
"...well...sometimes I'd go a day or so without food, but...for the most part, this one lady would bring me a basket of bread and fruits every week. It was the same stuff in it every time. Oh, and a box of those sweet cracker things shaped like elephants, tigers, and other animals. I like those."
"Do you recall what she looks like?"
Shaking her head as she stared down at the omelet Shota had made for her. Kagome looked thoughtfully, "No, she covered her face. She would just pat me gently on the head and leave."
"Hm...maybe if I pass by the spot I found you, I can see her for myself, thank her, and let her know you are safe."
She nodded, taking a bite of the food in front of her, her eyes widened, and she started shoveling the food down. Kagome savored the flavors, warmth forming in her belly.
"I'm going to City Hall to file for Guardianship. Would you...like to come? It will probably be boring, though." He'd decided to go all-or-nothing with the little girl. He wasn't the type to half-ass things, and she was far too precious a commodity to be skirting around her uncertainly.
Kagome thumped her chest as she almost choked on the food in her mouth, swallowing to answer. "I want to go!" she gasped out, cheeks red from the air she was fighting to reclaim.
"We'll go after you finish eating. Also, a word about your schooling."
"Schooling? I'm not in school."
"I'm aware. I want to get you in school, but you'll either be starting first grade or finish kindergarten at six years old. Over the next couple of weeks, you will be taking some tests so that I can gauge your educational level and see where it is you might need help. I'd rather school you at home first and then put you in First grade."
Kagome drank from her glass of juice as she listened to him talk, but she didn't say anything. She continued to eat, wanting to finish quickly so that they could go. Her thoughts were running rampant, and she was flushed with excitement. 'I want to go to City Hall!' Her eyes glowed with the anticipation of what the day was sure to hold.
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Me: I went through and spellchecked chapters 1-3, so they aren't new; I just reposted them with their fixed spelling. Onto chapter four! And keep your eyes open for the next BBB update. You'll find upcoming update dates on my Profile page! Send Love Through, Review!