A week has passed and Inuyasha and I were walking around the school grounds talking. We had become quite good friends in this past week and he read the books every night trying to get a feel for what it was like all those years ago…hundreds in fact. I still felt saddened and slightly rejected when I asked him to come get some food with me at night. He bluntly refused all the time and quickly changed the subject to something else. His mum and dad welcomed me everytime I came over which was…well everyday actually. Sometimes I'd spend time with Rin and play with her; she was like the little sister I never had. Sessho-Maru was hardly around, Inu-yasha saying something about him having found a girlfriend. When he was around though he was actually quite comical, just like Inuyasha, and he truly was very smart too.
"Kagome you awake?" I was taken away from my thoughts by Inuyasha's deep and slightly rough voice.
"Yeah sorry, what were you saying?"
"Did I tell you that Inuyasha's kimono was made from fire rat fur or something like that and he can't be burned. He gave it to Kagome once and she wasn't even injured when Yura of Hair tried to cut her with her sword. Also if he gets injured, his demon side will heal him."
"That's pretty cool."
"AND, he has some disadvantages as well. I think he has a soft spot for this Kagome girl even though she is human. I reckon he is confused about the whole Kikyo and Kagome situation too."
"Why do you say that?"
"Well Kikyo isn't dead, she's alive, but not fully. She has to steal the souls of young woman to feed herself. Did I also mention she still wants to take Inuyasha to hell with her so they can be together there." I shook my head at what he was saying and he spoke once more.
"There's another guy in it too. He's actually called Kouga. He happens to be the prince of a wolf demon tribe. Since the shards where shattered by Kagome's arrow way in the beginning he has some in his legs to make himself stronger. It's quite strange since you really don't know if he works for the good guys or if he's on the bad guys side. What is funny is that he and Inuyasha don't get along at all. They hate each other's guts and Kouga actually loves Kagome and calls her 'his woman' even though she has no clue about this or agreed to anything. I reckon they both bicker and fight because they both want the attention from Kagome. Also in modern day Japan when Kagome goes home, her grandfather keeps on making up different illnesses as she is never at school. There is also a boy called Hojo too, whom is also in love with Kagome. He is a bit daft at times and is always going out to buy Kagome herbs and gifts, maybe asking her out on a date even though Kagome's mind is always on Inuyasha and what is happening back in Sengoku Jidai period." I laugh a little and accidentally bump into someone.
"I'm sorry." I spoke bending down and picking up my books as well as…my face paled at noticing it was Kikyo.
"Watch were your going you little twerp." And with that she snatched her books from my hand. I fisted my now free hand slightly and clenched my jaw. I stood straight not letting her get the better of me and I watched as she thrust her chest out wanting everyone to know how much more 'mature' she was then every other girl. My eyebrows frowned in annoyance at the way she was being so distasteful at flaunting herself in such a manner. I turned my gaze to Inuyasha to see whether he liked what he saw and found him standing looking at her with no drooling occurring whatsoever, like most of the other male students.
"You must be Inuyasha. I have heard a LOT about you." I raised an eyebrow hearing her say this and turned back to Inuyasha who had done the same while glancing his eyes over at me. I watched confusedly as he placed his index finger to his lips as though in deep thought and spoke while pointing at Kikyo.
"And your Kikyo…the bitchy chick all the guys want to lay because you act like such a slut and then they would dump your ass to see whether you liked it. Yes, yes I've heard so much about you as well…" I couldn't help but burst into laughter and my eyes widen as she was ready to punch me in the face but another fist stopped her from doing so. I looked up at Inuyasha's back as he was standing slightly in front of me and spoke in a deadly serious tone of voice.
"You ever think about hurting Kagome I will do something about it. I don't care that you are female as well." I watched as she stomped off angrily loosing once more. She hadn't had that happen since Miroku and Hojo refused her flaunts saying they were not interested in a shallow girl like herself. That really effected her ego and she would go off and flaunt her body in front of some other schmuck to get her spirits up once more.
There was silence all around us and Inuyasha turned around to look down at me. I smiled up at him thanking him for what he did and we walked off once more as he spoke about the books again.
"Did I tell you there is a flea demon in it too. His name is Myoga."
"Are we talking like a flea as in a blood sucker?" I spoke incredulously.
"Yep got it in one. On that train of thought, he sucks people's blood as though it was his greeting to them. He was a former servant of Inuyasha's father, Inu-Taisho, which makes it even freakier as that's my dad's name too. He was the actual guardian of the tetsusaiga but once he heard Sessho-Maru was looking for it he had to go out and travel to locate Inuyasha. Kikyo even had a sister called Kaede and she lives in the village and seems to be the priestess, taking over from Kikyo. When Kagome first got there Kaede placed a magical rosary around Inuyasha so Kagome could control him."
"Control him?" I spoke curiously and he nodded his head explaining.
"Once the word 'sit' is spoken all movements on Inuyasha's part is forgotten and splat, face and body hits the dirt." I giggle hearing this and see a lopsided smile cross Inuyasha's features. I smile brightly up at him and stop walking to ask him my usual question.
"I was going to go get some food later tonight. Would you like to join me? It'll only be us okay?" My smile fades as he shakes his head once again and begins walking off. I bow my head filling tears begin to blur my vision and I shut my eyes desperately wanting them to go away.
"Do you not want people to see us together?"
"N-NANI?" His voice was louder then usual and etched with surprise.
"Are you ashamed of me being around you or something like that? Don't you want people to see us as friends? Am I a disappointment or something?" I look up into his eyes feeling one lone tear slip down my cheek. I bit my lip to stop it from quivering and looked at the wideness of Inuyasha's eyes and the fear they showed for seeing me like this, because he had made me feel like this.
"W-what gave you that stupid idea?" He spoke back but I think he already knew the answer to that.
"You never want to be seen with me out of school. It's not like I'm asking you on some sort of date or something. I'm asking you as my friend." I watched his mouth open as if to retort to what I said but he closed it and bowed his head.
"I'm sorry." My heart clenched at his small voice, which was full of tremendous emotion. I covered one of his hands with mine and his head jerked up at the feel and he gazed into my eyes.
"Please Inuyasha, I'm your friend. Won't you tell me what's happening? I know you're hiding something from me." He nodded his head and minutes passed, as we stood in silence not even worrying about the queer glances we received from other students as they passed by.
"Its not nice…but if you want to know come by the house at about 6:30 tonight." I nod my head and watch as he takes his hand away from mine and walks away by himself, hands thrust into his uniform trouser pockets. What does he mean by that? I don't understand, bit I guess I'll find out later. I spoke inside my head.
"Hey Inu-yasha wait for me!" I spoke loudly running after him.
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I stood at the door knocking once and waited for someone to answer it. The house seemed rather quiet and Inuyasha's mother who was holding a sleepy Rin opened the door to let me inside. She smiled and pointed upwards as to where I would find Inuyasha. I took the steps two at a time and knocked on his bedroom door lightly. There was no answer so I pulled the door open slightly and poked my head inside to find the room bathed in darkness.
"Inuyasha are you there?"
"You can come in Kagome." I opened the door and closed it behind me dreading the fact that if I walked anywhere I would run into something and injure myself.
"Just walk in a straight line and you won't fall over." I was surprised as it was as though he could read my thoughts but carefully moved further into the room.
"Inuyasha where are you sitting?" I blinked a few times as he opened one side of the dark curtains looking out over at the sunset.
"The sun is sinking…it is nearly time."
"Time for what? Inu-yasha I don't understa-" I haltered in my speech as I watched with wide eyes as Inu-yasha's body seemed to shift slightly. His muscles grew slightly bigger making him look more untouchable and stronger then before. I watched his fingers flex, as his nails grew longer. Inuyasha had parted his lips giving me a view of his mouth and what looked like canine fangs where replacing some of his teeth. His usual human ears had disappeared and were now replaced with dog-ears that sat atop his head twitching slightly. I watched as he turned around to face me properly. I gazed into his same amber-gold eyes but they seemed to glow more then usual. They held fear in them as though I was going to freak out and run away. Of course I'd never seen anything quite like this before but it was still Inuyasha and he is my friend after all.
"Why aren't you running away?" I watched as he moved forward away from the window turning on the lights and he kneeled on the rug looking down at the ground. I moved forward my heart breaking at all the raw emotion he showed. This was a part of Inuyasha I had never seen before. I knew he was thinking I was going to run away screaming he was a freak, just like most students thought him as. I bet he even thought I would never want to speak or see him again, but in some strange sense it was as though I had seen all of this before. This didn't feel new to me at all…
I walked forward and sat down on the rug in front of Inuyasha and reached my hand out moving it closer to one of his ears. At the slight contact it shuddered a little and Inuyasha gasped jerking his head up, his amber-gold eyes wide with surprise.
"Inuyasha I'm sorry." I spoke alarmingly thinking he was mad at me. I watched as he shock his head once more and spoke.
"It just tickles that's all. Got a lotta nerves up there ya know." I giggled at his explanation and turned my gaze to his ears once more. I was chewing on my bottom lip and watched Inuyasha tilt his head speaking to me.
"They really do fascinate you huh?" I blushed embarrassed at what he said but he lifted my hands off my knees, making an electric buzz run through my body and he spoke in his low deep voice.
"It okay, you can touch them, they don't bite." I giggled at his comment, as he was now a half dog demon just like Inuyasha from Sengoku Jidai. I placed my fingertips at the tips of his ears and watched them jerk around trying to move away from the small contact. I smiled as he shuddered lightly but was amazed when I put slight pressure on them, scratching and massaging them I heard a small purr coming from Inuyasha. I finally stopped, satisfying my curiosity and watched Inuyasha's eyes open and he looked down at the floor once again. You haven't even told him what you think yet Kagome. A small voice inside of me whispered. I fisted my hands nervously but finally got the courage to wrap them around Inuyasha's shoulders while placing my head under his chin close to his beating heart. He stiffened in shock and I spoke my reason quietly.
"It's alright Inuyasha. I understand now and I like this you as well. It doesn't matter what form you are in to me, it's the you on the inside that counts." I was amazed when his arms wrapped around me too and he replied softly into my ear.
"Thank you Kagome. Thank you for being my friend…my only friend." I pulled away hearing him say this. How could anyone not want a friend like him? He was so unique and special and he even stuck up for me from Kikyo. He was smart and funny. He has a nice loving family and he's cute in both of his forms too! I placed my hand against his cheek and watched amusedly as he cast his eyes to the side and I watched his ears move around as though alert of something happening.
"Do you want to know what I can hear?" I nod my head enthusiastically and sat crossed-legged on the floor looking up at him.
"Sessho-Maru's having a phone sex conversation."
"WHAT!" I yell incredibly loud hearing that and punched him on the arm as he began chuckling as he was only mucking around. Even his laugh was beautiful to me. He stopped and spoke seriously this time.
"He's actually listening to some music and talking on the phone to a friend. Mum is in Rin's room reading her a story trying to get her to sleep. Dads downstairs listening to some classical music in his study." I watched as he got up opening the window and talked again.
"I can hear the flowing of water from houses away. Another couple is arguing over who is cooking dinner. There is also some disgusting romantic music being played and…" Inuyasha stopped what he was talking about and I stood up walking over to the window standing near him and spoke.
"And what?" He turned his gaze towards me and I notice a light blush covering his cheeks.
"You really don't want to know." My mouth parted to say something else and then it hit me what he meant. This time he wasn't joking. I watched him shut the window and close the curtains. I moved away walking further into the middle of the room and sat in one of the large leather chairs. I looked over at him and spoke coming to another realisation.
"So that's what is with the nails. I saw them at my house and thought they were long for a guy but now I know why." He looked down at them and spoke while moving closer towards me.
"Yeah pretty much. During the day I have my good hearing and I can see in the dark so if I walk into a room with no lights on even if its daytime I can move around and not knock anything over. Once nightfall arrives my hearing gets even better; my sense of smell is also damn good too. My body changes shape a bit, my nails grow as do my teeth and I have infinite amount of strength and speed. I have some sort of power as well, but haven't figured it out yet. I'm still learning small things and I can leap quite huge distances too."
"That's so cool!"
"Are you sure Kagome? I mean I can understand if you don't want to be friends anymore."
"Are you kidding! Of course I want to be friends. How can I not. You have got to be the most interesting and unique person I have ever met in my life. You are very special Inuyasha…one of a kind and I'm glad that you're my friend. I don't care what people think because I am I and I'll judge what I think is best. Besides you know what the first thing I thought of when I got a real good look at you?"
"What?"
"How much I wanted eyes like yours." I watch as his eyebrows rise and I speak once again.
"It's true though. They hold so much curiosity and they are incredibly deep with so many emotions lying within them. Besides I'd love to see what it's like to walk around and not bump into anything at night and to have super hearing for that matter." I smiled saying that and heard a small chuckle leave his throat. I stood up facing him and placed my hand in his hair relishing in the softness of it but grabbed a hold of the hair tie and pulled it out. Just like what he had done to me last week. His hair fell around him and it glowed a silver-blue from the small amount of moonlight coming in through the gap in the curtains. He was looking down at me slightly confused and I smiled up at him and replied.
"I like it better like this." I knew I lightly blushed and wouldn't be able to cover it up because not only could Inu-yasha see this he probably felt it as well even though the room was in darkness. Just like he said, he can see in the dark after all.
"Can't hide anything from me when I'm like this Kagome." I nodded my head defeated and walked cautiously to his door.
"I better be going soon Inuyasha. My mum would be worried sick since I've already been out way too long. Thank you for trusting me. You have my word that this is between us and no one else."
"Thank you and…goodnight." I left the room after that not seeing any other family members and left the house walking quickly down the road to the shrine.
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To be continued…
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