Disclaimer: (I suspect everyone skips this) I'm gonna say this once
and only ONCE!!!
I OWN INUYASHA... Hang on, that doesn't seem right... Oh yeah, I forgot to plus a 'do not'.
^_~ well you get the idea.
AN: Ow...my eyes hurt!! @_@ That tends to happen after 5 times of reading and rereading this chapter! I've tried my best to make this weird one easier to understand, so please say you like it, (Huge puppy dog eyes) *blink* *blink* pweaseeee??? Anyway, hope you enjoy ~
"I will never love you."
She waited for his harsh reply. But he did not talk. They were drenched from head to toe. Two idiots standing in the rain, crying like they had never cried before. Time seemed to stop in this painful moment for both of them. [Is this really the end for us?]
Kagome knew she had gone too far this time. Her rejection must have disgusted Inuyasha. It was more then a normal person could take. [I won't mind him hating me. If he could just leave me alone.] Even though that was her wish, she felt unseen forces tugging her heart at that thought.
Just as she thought, Inuyasha loosen his arms and moved away from her. Kagome hated the sudden lost of warmth. She kept her eyes close, praying that when she opened her eyes, he will be gone. [Goodbye Inuyasha. Live happily with Kikyo.]
A pair of lips gently pressed against hers. Rough, slender fingers touched her cheeks. Kagome felt her heart beating again. When the kiss had ended, she opened her blue eyes slowly. Inuyasha's black hair matted his forehead and he had a sad smile on his face.
He placed his arms right where they belong, around her tiny waist. He hunched down and kissed her slippery and wet neck, sending shivers up her spine. His lips arrived near her ear and he whispered words that made her cry again.
"You don't have to love me. Because my love for you will be all I need."
Kagome could not believe it. He said he was willing to love her after she had treated him so cruelly. And now, he had magically melted the wall she had put around to protect her fragile heart.
"Baka." She scolded softly. He had devoted every ounce of love in him to her, but she had nothing to give him back in return.
"Hai, I am stupid." Inuyasha had accepted that she was never going to love him again. But that didn't stop him from loving her. No matter how many times she says that to him, he will never change his mind. "Love can make you stupid, ne?"
Kagome gave him a small smile. That was all he need. He would go through hell and come back, face all the heartaches alone, if he could only keep that smile on her face. Inuyasha ginned back. If he can't have her love, at least she will always have his.
"Hai, it always does." Kagome speaks from experience. [I was stupid enough to take that potion, because I was so in love with you.] That was one thing Inuyasha will never know. "Wanna come in?" She offered.
Inuyasha nodded. He was afraid that Kagome would get sick by standing in the rain. They walked inside without noticing they were holding each other's hand.
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"Did my family do this?" Kagome smiled warmly at the decorated living room. She saw a piece of paper on the table and picked it up. Her happy face dull down after she read it. [Visit a sick relative? So they aren't here to celebrate with me?]
"What is it, Kagome?" Inuyasha appeared behind her. She quickly masked her disappointment. But it was too late, the dog demon had already sensed her depression.
"Nothing." She suddenly remembered an important question. "Inuyasha, why are you here?"
[Yes, why am I here?] Inuyasha smiled bitterly. He had wanted to see her, wanted to get her love back. It doesn't matter now. There was no use telling her that anyway. "Just so happens that I was craving for ramen." He wasn't. He was craving for Kagome.
"Oh. So you're going back soon?" [No, not him too.] She needed someone with her tonight. After all that heartache and confession, she did not want to spend the night by herself.
[Why? Do you want me to go back now?] Inuyasha almost asked her. It hurts to know that he's not wanted around. "Iie. I promise your family to stay in your house for the night." That was the truth, Mrs. Higurashi had prepared the guest room for him.
Kagome heaved a sigh of relief. She won't be alone tonight. "Come on. I'll get you something to dry up."
They walked upstairs to Kagome's room. Leaving two lonely, wet trails on their way. Kagome took out two towels and handed one of it to Inuyasha. He pointed a finger at her desk. "Why is my picture here?" He was referring to the photograph Kagome had taken while he was sleeping.
'He must have been dreaming about Kikyo.' That single thought had made her took the potion. Kagome slide the photo out of its frame. She handed it to Inuyasha. "It's yours, keep it. I've been wanting to give you this for ages." It was a lie. She had wanted to keep his photo for as long as she lives.
"I'll change back into my haori." He didn't want to bother Kagome to find dry clothes for him. Inuyasha quickly walked out of her room and closes the door behind him. He hurried to the guest room and searched for something hidden beneath his red haori bundle. He finally found it. It was a photo of Kagome smiling. A long time ago, he saw it on her desk. Without further thinking and seeing nobody else in sight, he had snatched it up and placed it inside his haori.
He never knew why he took her photo everywhere he goes. It just felt right, so he just keeps it with him. Now he knows why. It was because he loves her. Inuyasha looked down at his own picture, the one that Kagome gave him. [If only I could go back to that time.] He thought while observing his sleeping and smiling feature in the little photo. [When I could dream about Kagome yet see her in person when I'm awake.]
~*~
"Inuyasha?" She finally broke the silence. They were sitting on the sofa, watching the television for about an hour without talking. Kagome did not know what was on TV since her mind was not on it. The small coffee table in front of them had two cups. One untouched, the other empty. It belonged to Inuyasha and herself.
"Nani Kagome?" Inuyasha was always fascinated about this 'te-li-vi- sen' in her time, but not tonight. He found something more interesting to fascinate about. Kagome was wearing his favourite colour. Red pajamas. A red button-down shirt and a pair of red long pant. She said it was a birthday present from her mother.
"Why did you betray me?" Kagome stared at him with soft and innocent eyes. Inuyasha's heart tightens. He wasn't expecting her to ask him this. As if seeing his tension, she added. "I just wanna know why. If you don't want to tell, it's okay with me."
Kagome returned her view to the TV. [Good going, Kagome. You've made the situation so awkward for the both of us!]
"I didn't." Came his quiet reply. It was her turn to tense up.
"What?" She changed her view back to Inuyasha so fast that she felt dizzy. Or was it because of what he said? [He did not betray me?] "I'd prefer if you tell me the truth."
"I didn't betray you." He had sincerity in his eyes. He was not lying.
"Oh really? Can you explain why you protected me all those times? It was because of the Shikon jewel." She helped him to answer. Kikyo had told her so; she had no reason to doubt her.
"Yes." He answered quietly. Kagome freeze for a while. Although she had known it all along, this was the first time he confirmed the sad truth himself. If she had love for him now, she'd probably cry. "At first it was. Then little by little, protecting you seemed more important."
She rubbed her temple to ease her dizziness. [Why is he making no sense?]
Inuyasha turned away from Kagome, focusing on the black box with colourful images. She means a lot to him, if only she knew how important she was to him. Not because she is the shard detector, it was always an excuse for keeping her near. "What about the first time you told me that you love me?" He heard her soft voice choking out the words.
"The first time I said that, it wasn't a lie." He could hear her heartbeat increasing now. "Because I can never say those words to someone that I don't love." Silence roamed the living room again, save the sounds of the TV.
Inuyasha had a sudden thought, what if he were to die in a battle someday? "Could you promise me something, Kagome?" She did not respond him. "Would you promise not to be sad if I died?" Inuyasha somehow felt ironic. How could he ask her not to be sad when she couldn't be sad? Even so, he waited anticipating for her answer.
"If that'll make you happy, hai." His hope died down. He asked for it anyway. Kagome's breathing, he heard, was uneven and ragged. Then he finally realized something was wrong with her.
"Oi! Kagome, are you alright?" Inuyasha snapped back to her and was shock to find a red faced Kagome staring back. [Shit! I knew it! We should have gone into the house before that darn rain started!] He shifted closer to her and pressed his forehead against hers to see if she had a fever.
Half of her redness was because Inuyasha face was inches away from her. The other half was not because of any fever. Inuyasha jumped back from her in surprise. He took her empty cup and sniffed it.
"Kagome, you're drunk!" The apple juice she had served contains alcohol in it. Kagome did not notice that. Inuyasha was human, so he did not sense the alcohol too. Only with his face almost touching hers that he knows she was drunk. Luckily, he did not drink any of the juice. Or else there'll be two drunks in this house.
"Huh? I'm not drunk, idiot. How can apple juice make you drunk?" Kagome giggled a bit then hiccupped. Inuyasha suddenly realized another thing. She may not remember anything he said just now! He sighed in defeat. Her weird questions and racing heartbeat must have been because caused by the stupid alcohol.
Inuyasha's mouth gaped open as Kagome tries her best to unbutton her pajamas. "K-Kagome, what are you're doing?" He stammered. Kagome as if noticing there was another person, looked up at him. She smiled innocently.
"Inuyasha, please take off my clothes." He swears he would die from a heart attack. Kagome successfully unbuttoned two out of the four buttons, showing a huge part of her smooth skin. She was too dizzy to carry on. "It's so hot in here."
Inuyasha swallows hard and shifted away. The Kagome now looks very beautiful and inviting. She suddenly crashed into his chest and lifted her head to give him a dreamy smile. He gulped. 'Just mate with her and let her have your child. This way, she'll never leave you.' Miroku's words of wisdom echoed in his mind.
[Don't listen to that small voice in your head!! It's not right!! It's pathetic...]
Kagome wrapped her arms around his waist and hugged him tightly. "I want to stay like this forever." She giggled happily and snuggled against him like he was a huge plushie.
[Oh, what the heck...] Inuyasha lifted her up bridal-style. Kagome uttered a gasp and a hiccup. He planted a kiss on her lips and frowned at the alcoholic flavour.
"Where are you taking me?" She wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled again. Inuyasha walked towards the staircase. He blinked a few times as if she should know where they were heading.
"To your bed."
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Kagome stirred drowsily from her sleep. Her head hurts like hell! She blinked her eyes open and stared at the white ceiling above. The stupid headache just won't go away. She had to close her eyes for the second time to ease the pain.
[What happened?] It was slowly coming back to her. The apple juice from yesterday night, she remembered, had a funny taste to it. Inuyasha was talking to her in the dimmed living room. What was he saying?
[Oh yeah, he said that he did not betray me.] She snuggled closer to her fluffy pillow.
(A few moments later)
"HE WHAT????" Kagome sat up straight and grabbed her head in agony as pain burst through her veins. She stayed calm for a while, letting her foggy memories come back. [I was drunk!!] It was up till then that she realized. [I remember...Inuyasha was blushing. Why was he blushing? And then, he kissed me...]
Cold wind blew through her opened window. It sent chills up her naked skin.
[N-naked?!?! OH MY GOD!! WHAT DID HE DO???]
No, hold it there. She was having too much 'excitement' for an early day's start. She IS wearing her white bra. Kagome quickly flipped off the blanket to see...she sighed in relieved. A pair of wrinkled red long pants was there and with her lower body still wearing it.
She relaxed a little and felt guilty to suspect Inuyasha. [But why did he took my shirt off?] She got up from her bed and saw the missing garment on the floor. A little piece of memory flashed in her mind. She blushed as it contains an embarrassing picture of her wriggling out of her garment and throwing it on the floor. To make matters worse, she had also remembered Inuyasha trying to stop her from taking off her pants as well. [Oh god, please kill me.]
Kagome picked up the red shirt and wears it, carefully making sure every button was in the right hole. She looked into the mirror. The girl looking back wasn't anyone she recognized. She looked horrible, a pair of blood shot eyes, messy hair and slightly tinted pink cheek. [This is what you get from underage drinking after standing in a heavy rain.]
Rain. She thought Inuyasha would leave her standing alone in the rain after she had said those things to him. Instead of that, he hugged her. He did not betray her, he tells her. But most importantly, he did not take advantage of her when he could easily do so. Trapped alone in a house with a drunken girl that he loves. It was a proof of how deep is his love for her and how much he treasures her.
The girl in the mirror had the corner of her lips slowly curving up, forming a beautiful smile. Inuyasha had never betrayed her. It was something to smile about. She decided to find the dog demon and tell him the good news. She finally forgives him.
Still staring at the mirror, Kagome reaches down for the comb on her desk. She touched something else instead so her eyes automatically glanced downwards. She covered her mouth in shock and took a step back. Feelings flooded her.
Kagome headed for her door with her hand still covering her mouth. The room went quiet as her heavy footsteps became softer and further.
Lying motionless on her desk was an almost completed Shikon no Tama, a photo frame with a photo of a dog demon sleeping like an angel and lastly, a single yellow rose.
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::It's been a while, where should we begin?::
Kagome found the sleeping hanyou in the guest room. She tiptoed closer and being careful not to startle him. Little did she knows, he was awake the moment she came in. She knelt down beside the bed and studied the face inches away from her. Her scent surrounded him.
::Feels like forever::
Inuyasha kept his eyes shut, wanting to know why is she here. He felt her hand caressing his cheeks lightly, is she afraid of waking him up? Her hand shifted from his cheek to the top of his head and tickled his dog-ears softly. He pushed down the urge to purr.
::Within my heart are memories of the perfect love that you gave to me::
Why does she always think he looks cute when he sleeps? Kagome stops rubbing his ears as he had an uncomfortable frown formed between his eyebrows. She explored his features from the eyebrows, down to his long eyelashes, his sensitive nose and stopped at his lips. She felt her heart racing. Why does the thought of almost kissing Hojo-kun in front if him yesterday night suddenly seem so evil?
::Oh, I remember...::
Inuyasha breathed in a sharp breath as he felt warm lips touching his. Why is she giving him this sweet torture? Not that he minded. The kiss ended too quickly for his liking. But he knew she was still there, just beside him. He could imagine her face blushing a lovely shade of pink even with his eyes close.
::When you are with me::
Before she knew it, she had already satisfied her apologies by giving him a silent kiss. He would like it. That is, if he wasn't sleeping. He will never take her back, not when she feels guilty about those harsh words she smacked him with. "Gomen ne, Inuyasha." Kagome stood up. What's done is done and she cannot redo the past. All she wanted to do now is patch things up with her loved one. They have hurt each other long enough. But he would have to wait, as she wasn't ready now. She turned to leave.
::I'm free::
Inuyasha sat up and grabbed her arm. She snapped back and had a surprised look. "Why did you do that?" He will never understand women. One minute she was killing him with joy then next she was leaving him.
[How long was he awake?] Kagome found herself asking. Instead, she smiled and sat down on the bed. "Thank you for the rose." She said. Inuyasha blushed slightly. She took his hand and held it tightly with hers. "Can I ask you a question?" He nodded.
::I'm careless, I believe::
Kagome lowered her eyes so she won't see the rejection. "Will you accept me once more?" She asked in a timid tone. "I want to be with you again." Inuyasha pulled his hand away from hers. She stays startled for a while. Then she sighed. It wasn't his fault that he won't accept her.
"Stupid woman, you don't have to ask that." Inuyasha pulled her into his embrace. She had finally given in. Every pain and sacrifice he had gone through, it was all worth it. Kagome looked up at him in bewilderment then a thin smile formed.
::Above all the others, we'll fly::
"Does this mean you'll wait until I'm ready?"
"WHAT?!" He shouted. Kagome winced in annoy and clapped her hands on her ears. Inuyasha frowned and pouted at the thought of waiting some more.
"Don't yell!!" [If you can't wait then go back to your time now!] She was tempted to say that. But she stopped in time. Saying them would just ruin their fresh and finally stabile relationship. [Why is he acting so childishly?]
::It brings tears to my eyes::
"Fine, I'll wait." Kagome gawked at him. Did he just somehow agree on something he doesn't like? Inuyasha continues to hug her. "Don't keep me waiting for too long. I'll swear to go insane." He said in a gruff tone. He had waited this long to get her back, what's wrong with waiting a bit more?
Kagome leaned forward and kissed him, she pulled back before he could react. "I've change my mind, I don't want you to go crazy." She said shyly. She was ready to love him again.
::My sacrifice::
[Women, I can never understand them.] Inuyasha felt his heart burst with joy. As he leaned closer to her, his sensitive ears picked up the shallow breathing of some one lurking outside the door. He moved in front of Kagome protectively and raised his claw to attack the intruder who dares to interrupt his moments with Kagome.
"Young man, what are you doing with my daughter?"
AN: Whew, that was a 'happy ending' (I suppose?). No, don't jump for joy, as my very bad fic is not yet complete. This happens to be a 'happy' one because I'm leaving the fic until the 30th of November! One whole month of exams is my excuse!! (Damn exams) Please don't forget about little ol'NigHtEyeZ and her fic by the end of November.
There was a small song fic hidden up there. It is creed's 'My sacrifice'. It makes no sense, I know... but the lyrics are very meaningful.
I would be very (x 100) glad to see you leave a review when I reopen my computer after 28 days from now!! (Because I'll flunk my exams if I know nobody reviewed) Thanking you in advance! Ja!
Celyia: You sound like my sister, that is if I DO have one...*sob* I have no sister! Anyway, it's really nice of you to encourage me like that. I was surprised to know you write Sesshoumaru/Kagome pairings. Have you tried doing IY/Kagome? (Just a suggestion) THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!! Your review really cheers me up.
DemonBlade: That was a cool idea! I would like to try it, but there would be a little OCCness if Inuyasha did that. Don't worry, maybe one of them will die/get seriously hurt in the end. (I don't mean Kikyo, she's going to die for sure) Thanks for the review!
Javeska: It'll be nice to see a happy ending with Inu/Kag! But as you say, when you think about it, Inuyasha really deserves it. 3Q(Thank u) for reviewing ^_~
zel_no_miko: *whimpers* Please don't hurt me! It's not my fault! And maybe they won't end up together, ne? Can't decide yet. Thanks for that....er scary review!
Miyami: Oh yeah, Kikyo will die (See DemonBlade's 3Q note). *Grins* we're all waiting to see that. Thanks for still liking my fic. Hope you like this one too!
Mysticnight: Ahaha, (Smiles in embarrass) sorry to harass you for making short chapters. But it'll be a pleasure to read your fic if it's longer! I can't get enough of it! And I'm so glad that you like my story too!! *Returns the great big bear hug* OH! If you did put up the next 'long' chapter (It has to be long!) this month, I can't read it until the end of November! (Read AN) DARN STUPID EXAMS!! They won't let me read your fic... ; _ ; *sob*. Thankz for the review!
Sierra-Falls: Oh! You're a Sess/Kag fan? Why thank you so much for reading a Inu/Kag fic!! ^_^ Are you suggesting that If Inuyasha tries harder to melt Kagome's ice, it'll turn back into water/love? Hmmm, it's a good idea, but I was hoping to make Inuyasha suffers more. (Which I have no idea how) But don't worry! I make use of every idea I received! Maybe you should write an Inu/Kag fic too! (Just another suggestion) Thank u for reviewing!!
Yamashita: That's really okay, at least I know you have read it!! I hope you don't mind me using your style...(curse you homework) darn you exams!! Eh heh...I think it's catchy! ^_^ No, you did not mention that the last chapter was exceptionally great. But I hope this chapter is!!!! (Sorry bout that, I get over load with your compliment) Thankz for the review!
Saturn_Angels: *Gasp* you guys are just sooooo adorable!! I almost die laughing! You guys must be best friends (Or are you sisters?). Thanks again for giving me such a cute review!! I'm sorry to say I'll have to wait until the 30th of November till I see another one of your cute review! You are going to leave me one, are you? PWEASEE!! I'll make Inuyasha 'sit' a hundred times if you do!
Lady_Priestess: Ano... does my chapter 3 & 4 sucks so much? ^_^;; If it does then please review to tell me which part you don't like. And thanks for reviewing chapter 2!
Lyn/Lin: Thanks for the review!
Dark_VisioN: Don't mind me, I think every chapter sucks. Well I'll try my best to stop myself from thinking that way! Thanks for the encouragement! I'll keep on writing for your sake. (Not forgetting other reviewers too ^-^)
Emily: Hey! That's the same face I get after reading my reviews!! Thank you so much for that review!
Aiko-chan: I would LOVE to get Sango and Miroku together! But I've never tried it before...so maybe not in this fic~ And Inuyasha/Kagome pairings are still in consider. I don't know...but I do hope someone will give me a good reason why should it end with IY/Kag. It'll make choosing easier. Thanks for the review!
karu_85: Oh, you reviewed again! I was hoping you would! I agree that sad endings makes the fic last longer while happy ones tends to be the end. Thanks for saying you like my story! Don't worry, Inu has a long way to go. And Kikyo is coming out pretty soon (You'll see her in about a month of two). But I've made her a small part of my fic. I can't stand her! _ (Sorry Kikyo's fan)
I OWN INUYASHA... Hang on, that doesn't seem right... Oh yeah, I forgot to plus a 'do not'.
^_~ well you get the idea.
AN: Ow...my eyes hurt!! @_@ That tends to happen after 5 times of reading and rereading this chapter! I've tried my best to make this weird one easier to understand, so please say you like it, (Huge puppy dog eyes) *blink* *blink* pweaseeee??? Anyway, hope you enjoy ~
"I will never love you."
She waited for his harsh reply. But he did not talk. They were drenched from head to toe. Two idiots standing in the rain, crying like they had never cried before. Time seemed to stop in this painful moment for both of them. [Is this really the end for us?]
Kagome knew she had gone too far this time. Her rejection must have disgusted Inuyasha. It was more then a normal person could take. [I won't mind him hating me. If he could just leave me alone.] Even though that was her wish, she felt unseen forces tugging her heart at that thought.
Just as she thought, Inuyasha loosen his arms and moved away from her. Kagome hated the sudden lost of warmth. She kept her eyes close, praying that when she opened her eyes, he will be gone. [Goodbye Inuyasha. Live happily with Kikyo.]
A pair of lips gently pressed against hers. Rough, slender fingers touched her cheeks. Kagome felt her heart beating again. When the kiss had ended, she opened her blue eyes slowly. Inuyasha's black hair matted his forehead and he had a sad smile on his face.
He placed his arms right where they belong, around her tiny waist. He hunched down and kissed her slippery and wet neck, sending shivers up her spine. His lips arrived near her ear and he whispered words that made her cry again.
"You don't have to love me. Because my love for you will be all I need."
Kagome could not believe it. He said he was willing to love her after she had treated him so cruelly. And now, he had magically melted the wall she had put around to protect her fragile heart.
"Baka." She scolded softly. He had devoted every ounce of love in him to her, but she had nothing to give him back in return.
"Hai, I am stupid." Inuyasha had accepted that she was never going to love him again. But that didn't stop him from loving her. No matter how many times she says that to him, he will never change his mind. "Love can make you stupid, ne?"
Kagome gave him a small smile. That was all he need. He would go through hell and come back, face all the heartaches alone, if he could only keep that smile on her face. Inuyasha ginned back. If he can't have her love, at least she will always have his.
"Hai, it always does." Kagome speaks from experience. [I was stupid enough to take that potion, because I was so in love with you.] That was one thing Inuyasha will never know. "Wanna come in?" She offered.
Inuyasha nodded. He was afraid that Kagome would get sick by standing in the rain. They walked inside without noticing they were holding each other's hand.
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"Did my family do this?" Kagome smiled warmly at the decorated living room. She saw a piece of paper on the table and picked it up. Her happy face dull down after she read it. [Visit a sick relative? So they aren't here to celebrate with me?]
"What is it, Kagome?" Inuyasha appeared behind her. She quickly masked her disappointment. But it was too late, the dog demon had already sensed her depression.
"Nothing." She suddenly remembered an important question. "Inuyasha, why are you here?"
[Yes, why am I here?] Inuyasha smiled bitterly. He had wanted to see her, wanted to get her love back. It doesn't matter now. There was no use telling her that anyway. "Just so happens that I was craving for ramen." He wasn't. He was craving for Kagome.
"Oh. So you're going back soon?" [No, not him too.] She needed someone with her tonight. After all that heartache and confession, she did not want to spend the night by herself.
[Why? Do you want me to go back now?] Inuyasha almost asked her. It hurts to know that he's not wanted around. "Iie. I promise your family to stay in your house for the night." That was the truth, Mrs. Higurashi had prepared the guest room for him.
Kagome heaved a sigh of relief. She won't be alone tonight. "Come on. I'll get you something to dry up."
They walked upstairs to Kagome's room. Leaving two lonely, wet trails on their way. Kagome took out two towels and handed one of it to Inuyasha. He pointed a finger at her desk. "Why is my picture here?" He was referring to the photograph Kagome had taken while he was sleeping.
'He must have been dreaming about Kikyo.' That single thought had made her took the potion. Kagome slide the photo out of its frame. She handed it to Inuyasha. "It's yours, keep it. I've been wanting to give you this for ages." It was a lie. She had wanted to keep his photo for as long as she lives.
"I'll change back into my haori." He didn't want to bother Kagome to find dry clothes for him. Inuyasha quickly walked out of her room and closes the door behind him. He hurried to the guest room and searched for something hidden beneath his red haori bundle. He finally found it. It was a photo of Kagome smiling. A long time ago, he saw it on her desk. Without further thinking and seeing nobody else in sight, he had snatched it up and placed it inside his haori.
He never knew why he took her photo everywhere he goes. It just felt right, so he just keeps it with him. Now he knows why. It was because he loves her. Inuyasha looked down at his own picture, the one that Kagome gave him. [If only I could go back to that time.] He thought while observing his sleeping and smiling feature in the little photo. [When I could dream about Kagome yet see her in person when I'm awake.]
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"Inuyasha?" She finally broke the silence. They were sitting on the sofa, watching the television for about an hour without talking. Kagome did not know what was on TV since her mind was not on it. The small coffee table in front of them had two cups. One untouched, the other empty. It belonged to Inuyasha and herself.
"Nani Kagome?" Inuyasha was always fascinated about this 'te-li-vi- sen' in her time, but not tonight. He found something more interesting to fascinate about. Kagome was wearing his favourite colour. Red pajamas. A red button-down shirt and a pair of red long pant. She said it was a birthday present from her mother.
"Why did you betray me?" Kagome stared at him with soft and innocent eyes. Inuyasha's heart tightens. He wasn't expecting her to ask him this. As if seeing his tension, she added. "I just wanna know why. If you don't want to tell, it's okay with me."
Kagome returned her view to the TV. [Good going, Kagome. You've made the situation so awkward for the both of us!]
"I didn't." Came his quiet reply. It was her turn to tense up.
"What?" She changed her view back to Inuyasha so fast that she felt dizzy. Or was it because of what he said? [He did not betray me?] "I'd prefer if you tell me the truth."
"I didn't betray you." He had sincerity in his eyes. He was not lying.
"Oh really? Can you explain why you protected me all those times? It was because of the Shikon jewel." She helped him to answer. Kikyo had told her so; she had no reason to doubt her.
"Yes." He answered quietly. Kagome freeze for a while. Although she had known it all along, this was the first time he confirmed the sad truth himself. If she had love for him now, she'd probably cry. "At first it was. Then little by little, protecting you seemed more important."
She rubbed her temple to ease her dizziness. [Why is he making no sense?]
Inuyasha turned away from Kagome, focusing on the black box with colourful images. She means a lot to him, if only she knew how important she was to him. Not because she is the shard detector, it was always an excuse for keeping her near. "What about the first time you told me that you love me?" He heard her soft voice choking out the words.
"The first time I said that, it wasn't a lie." He could hear her heartbeat increasing now. "Because I can never say those words to someone that I don't love." Silence roamed the living room again, save the sounds of the TV.
Inuyasha had a sudden thought, what if he were to die in a battle someday? "Could you promise me something, Kagome?" She did not respond him. "Would you promise not to be sad if I died?" Inuyasha somehow felt ironic. How could he ask her not to be sad when she couldn't be sad? Even so, he waited anticipating for her answer.
"If that'll make you happy, hai." His hope died down. He asked for it anyway. Kagome's breathing, he heard, was uneven and ragged. Then he finally realized something was wrong with her.
"Oi! Kagome, are you alright?" Inuyasha snapped back to her and was shock to find a red faced Kagome staring back. [Shit! I knew it! We should have gone into the house before that darn rain started!] He shifted closer to her and pressed his forehead against hers to see if she had a fever.
Half of her redness was because Inuyasha face was inches away from her. The other half was not because of any fever. Inuyasha jumped back from her in surprise. He took her empty cup and sniffed it.
"Kagome, you're drunk!" The apple juice she had served contains alcohol in it. Kagome did not notice that. Inuyasha was human, so he did not sense the alcohol too. Only with his face almost touching hers that he knows she was drunk. Luckily, he did not drink any of the juice. Or else there'll be two drunks in this house.
"Huh? I'm not drunk, idiot. How can apple juice make you drunk?" Kagome giggled a bit then hiccupped. Inuyasha suddenly realized another thing. She may not remember anything he said just now! He sighed in defeat. Her weird questions and racing heartbeat must have been because caused by the stupid alcohol.
Inuyasha's mouth gaped open as Kagome tries her best to unbutton her pajamas. "K-Kagome, what are you're doing?" He stammered. Kagome as if noticing there was another person, looked up at him. She smiled innocently.
"Inuyasha, please take off my clothes." He swears he would die from a heart attack. Kagome successfully unbuttoned two out of the four buttons, showing a huge part of her smooth skin. She was too dizzy to carry on. "It's so hot in here."
Inuyasha swallows hard and shifted away. The Kagome now looks very beautiful and inviting. She suddenly crashed into his chest and lifted her head to give him a dreamy smile. He gulped. 'Just mate with her and let her have your child. This way, she'll never leave you.' Miroku's words of wisdom echoed in his mind.
[Don't listen to that small voice in your head!! It's not right!! It's pathetic...]
Kagome wrapped her arms around his waist and hugged him tightly. "I want to stay like this forever." She giggled happily and snuggled against him like he was a huge plushie.
[Oh, what the heck...] Inuyasha lifted her up bridal-style. Kagome uttered a gasp and a hiccup. He planted a kiss on her lips and frowned at the alcoholic flavour.
"Where are you taking me?" She wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled again. Inuyasha walked towards the staircase. He blinked a few times as if she should know where they were heading.
"To your bed."
~*~
Kagome stirred drowsily from her sleep. Her head hurts like hell! She blinked her eyes open and stared at the white ceiling above. The stupid headache just won't go away. She had to close her eyes for the second time to ease the pain.
[What happened?] It was slowly coming back to her. The apple juice from yesterday night, she remembered, had a funny taste to it. Inuyasha was talking to her in the dimmed living room. What was he saying?
[Oh yeah, he said that he did not betray me.] She snuggled closer to her fluffy pillow.
(A few moments later)
"HE WHAT????" Kagome sat up straight and grabbed her head in agony as pain burst through her veins. She stayed calm for a while, letting her foggy memories come back. [I was drunk!!] It was up till then that she realized. [I remember...Inuyasha was blushing. Why was he blushing? And then, he kissed me...]
Cold wind blew through her opened window. It sent chills up her naked skin.
[N-naked?!?! OH MY GOD!! WHAT DID HE DO???]
No, hold it there. She was having too much 'excitement' for an early day's start. She IS wearing her white bra. Kagome quickly flipped off the blanket to see...she sighed in relieved. A pair of wrinkled red long pants was there and with her lower body still wearing it.
She relaxed a little and felt guilty to suspect Inuyasha. [But why did he took my shirt off?] She got up from her bed and saw the missing garment on the floor. A little piece of memory flashed in her mind. She blushed as it contains an embarrassing picture of her wriggling out of her garment and throwing it on the floor. To make matters worse, she had also remembered Inuyasha trying to stop her from taking off her pants as well. [Oh god, please kill me.]
Kagome picked up the red shirt and wears it, carefully making sure every button was in the right hole. She looked into the mirror. The girl looking back wasn't anyone she recognized. She looked horrible, a pair of blood shot eyes, messy hair and slightly tinted pink cheek. [This is what you get from underage drinking after standing in a heavy rain.]
Rain. She thought Inuyasha would leave her standing alone in the rain after she had said those things to him. Instead of that, he hugged her. He did not betray her, he tells her. But most importantly, he did not take advantage of her when he could easily do so. Trapped alone in a house with a drunken girl that he loves. It was a proof of how deep is his love for her and how much he treasures her.
The girl in the mirror had the corner of her lips slowly curving up, forming a beautiful smile. Inuyasha had never betrayed her. It was something to smile about. She decided to find the dog demon and tell him the good news. She finally forgives him.
Still staring at the mirror, Kagome reaches down for the comb on her desk. She touched something else instead so her eyes automatically glanced downwards. She covered her mouth in shock and took a step back. Feelings flooded her.
Kagome headed for her door with her hand still covering her mouth. The room went quiet as her heavy footsteps became softer and further.
Lying motionless on her desk was an almost completed Shikon no Tama, a photo frame with a photo of a dog demon sleeping like an angel and lastly, a single yellow rose.
~*~
::It's been a while, where should we begin?::
Kagome found the sleeping hanyou in the guest room. She tiptoed closer and being careful not to startle him. Little did she knows, he was awake the moment she came in. She knelt down beside the bed and studied the face inches away from her. Her scent surrounded him.
::Feels like forever::
Inuyasha kept his eyes shut, wanting to know why is she here. He felt her hand caressing his cheeks lightly, is she afraid of waking him up? Her hand shifted from his cheek to the top of his head and tickled his dog-ears softly. He pushed down the urge to purr.
::Within my heart are memories of the perfect love that you gave to me::
Why does she always think he looks cute when he sleeps? Kagome stops rubbing his ears as he had an uncomfortable frown formed between his eyebrows. She explored his features from the eyebrows, down to his long eyelashes, his sensitive nose and stopped at his lips. She felt her heart racing. Why does the thought of almost kissing Hojo-kun in front if him yesterday night suddenly seem so evil?
::Oh, I remember...::
Inuyasha breathed in a sharp breath as he felt warm lips touching his. Why is she giving him this sweet torture? Not that he minded. The kiss ended too quickly for his liking. But he knew she was still there, just beside him. He could imagine her face blushing a lovely shade of pink even with his eyes close.
::When you are with me::
Before she knew it, she had already satisfied her apologies by giving him a silent kiss. He would like it. That is, if he wasn't sleeping. He will never take her back, not when she feels guilty about those harsh words she smacked him with. "Gomen ne, Inuyasha." Kagome stood up. What's done is done and she cannot redo the past. All she wanted to do now is patch things up with her loved one. They have hurt each other long enough. But he would have to wait, as she wasn't ready now. She turned to leave.
::I'm free::
Inuyasha sat up and grabbed her arm. She snapped back and had a surprised look. "Why did you do that?" He will never understand women. One minute she was killing him with joy then next she was leaving him.
[How long was he awake?] Kagome found herself asking. Instead, she smiled and sat down on the bed. "Thank you for the rose." She said. Inuyasha blushed slightly. She took his hand and held it tightly with hers. "Can I ask you a question?" He nodded.
::I'm careless, I believe::
Kagome lowered her eyes so she won't see the rejection. "Will you accept me once more?" She asked in a timid tone. "I want to be with you again." Inuyasha pulled his hand away from hers. She stays startled for a while. Then she sighed. It wasn't his fault that he won't accept her.
"Stupid woman, you don't have to ask that." Inuyasha pulled her into his embrace. She had finally given in. Every pain and sacrifice he had gone through, it was all worth it. Kagome looked up at him in bewilderment then a thin smile formed.
::Above all the others, we'll fly::
"Does this mean you'll wait until I'm ready?"
"WHAT?!" He shouted. Kagome winced in annoy and clapped her hands on her ears. Inuyasha frowned and pouted at the thought of waiting some more.
"Don't yell!!" [If you can't wait then go back to your time now!] She was tempted to say that. But she stopped in time. Saying them would just ruin their fresh and finally stabile relationship. [Why is he acting so childishly?]
::It brings tears to my eyes::
"Fine, I'll wait." Kagome gawked at him. Did he just somehow agree on something he doesn't like? Inuyasha continues to hug her. "Don't keep me waiting for too long. I'll swear to go insane." He said in a gruff tone. He had waited this long to get her back, what's wrong with waiting a bit more?
Kagome leaned forward and kissed him, she pulled back before he could react. "I've change my mind, I don't want you to go crazy." She said shyly. She was ready to love him again.
::My sacrifice::
[Women, I can never understand them.] Inuyasha felt his heart burst with joy. As he leaned closer to her, his sensitive ears picked up the shallow breathing of some one lurking outside the door. He moved in front of Kagome protectively and raised his claw to attack the intruder who dares to interrupt his moments with Kagome.
"Young man, what are you doing with my daughter?"
AN: Whew, that was a 'happy ending' (I suppose?). No, don't jump for joy, as my very bad fic is not yet complete. This happens to be a 'happy' one because I'm leaving the fic until the 30th of November! One whole month of exams is my excuse!! (Damn exams) Please don't forget about little ol'NigHtEyeZ and her fic by the end of November.
There was a small song fic hidden up there. It is creed's 'My sacrifice'. It makes no sense, I know... but the lyrics are very meaningful.
I would be very (x 100) glad to see you leave a review when I reopen my computer after 28 days from now!! (Because I'll flunk my exams if I know nobody reviewed) Thanking you in advance! Ja!
Celyia: You sound like my sister, that is if I DO have one...*sob* I have no sister! Anyway, it's really nice of you to encourage me like that. I was surprised to know you write Sesshoumaru/Kagome pairings. Have you tried doing IY/Kagome? (Just a suggestion) THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!! Your review really cheers me up.
DemonBlade: That was a cool idea! I would like to try it, but there would be a little OCCness if Inuyasha did that. Don't worry, maybe one of them will die/get seriously hurt in the end. (I don't mean Kikyo, she's going to die for sure) Thanks for the review!
Javeska: It'll be nice to see a happy ending with Inu/Kag! But as you say, when you think about it, Inuyasha really deserves it. 3Q(Thank u) for reviewing ^_~
zel_no_miko: *whimpers* Please don't hurt me! It's not my fault! And maybe they won't end up together, ne? Can't decide yet. Thanks for that....er scary review!
Miyami: Oh yeah, Kikyo will die (See DemonBlade's 3Q note). *Grins* we're all waiting to see that. Thanks for still liking my fic. Hope you like this one too!
Mysticnight: Ahaha, (Smiles in embarrass) sorry to harass you for making short chapters. But it'll be a pleasure to read your fic if it's longer! I can't get enough of it! And I'm so glad that you like my story too!! *Returns the great big bear hug* OH! If you did put up the next 'long' chapter (It has to be long!) this month, I can't read it until the end of November! (Read AN) DARN STUPID EXAMS!! They won't let me read your fic... ; _ ; *sob*. Thankz for the review!
Sierra-Falls: Oh! You're a Sess/Kag fan? Why thank you so much for reading a Inu/Kag fic!! ^_^ Are you suggesting that If Inuyasha tries harder to melt Kagome's ice, it'll turn back into water/love? Hmmm, it's a good idea, but I was hoping to make Inuyasha suffers more. (Which I have no idea how) But don't worry! I make use of every idea I received! Maybe you should write an Inu/Kag fic too! (Just another suggestion) Thank u for reviewing!!
Yamashita: That's really okay, at least I know you have read it!! I hope you don't mind me using your style...(curse you homework) darn you exams!! Eh heh...I think it's catchy! ^_^ No, you did not mention that the last chapter was exceptionally great. But I hope this chapter is!!!! (Sorry bout that, I get over load with your compliment) Thankz for the review!
Saturn_Angels: *Gasp* you guys are just sooooo adorable!! I almost die laughing! You guys must be best friends (Or are you sisters?). Thanks again for giving me such a cute review!! I'm sorry to say I'll have to wait until the 30th of November till I see another one of your cute review! You are going to leave me one, are you? PWEASEE!! I'll make Inuyasha 'sit' a hundred times if you do!
Lady_Priestess: Ano... does my chapter 3 & 4 sucks so much? ^_^;; If it does then please review to tell me which part you don't like. And thanks for reviewing chapter 2!
Lyn/Lin: Thanks for the review!
Dark_VisioN: Don't mind me, I think every chapter sucks. Well I'll try my best to stop myself from thinking that way! Thanks for the encouragement! I'll keep on writing for your sake. (Not forgetting other reviewers too ^-^)
Emily: Hey! That's the same face I get after reading my reviews!! Thank you so much for that review!
Aiko-chan: I would LOVE to get Sango and Miroku together! But I've never tried it before...so maybe not in this fic~ And Inuyasha/Kagome pairings are still in consider. I don't know...but I do hope someone will give me a good reason why should it end with IY/Kag. It'll make choosing easier. Thanks for the review!
karu_85: Oh, you reviewed again! I was hoping you would! I agree that sad endings makes the fic last longer while happy ones tends to be the end. Thanks for saying you like my story! Don't worry, Inu has a long way to go. And Kikyo is coming out pretty soon (You'll see her in about a month of two). But I've made her a small part of my fic. I can't stand her! _ (Sorry Kikyo's fan)