Inuyasha's 18th-5

Chapter 5

The next morning Inuyasha shot up from the futon and searched the room for Kagome. Where was she? Did she go back to her time? 'I wouldn't blame her.' Inuyasha thought sadly.

"Inuyasha! You're awake!" Kagome walked in and sat next to his futon. Inuyasha reached out and grabbed her in his arms. "Inuyasha?" She asked, a little surprised.

"I thought you'd left me." He whispered hoarsely into her ear, inhaling her intoxicating scent.

"Inuyasha, I will not leave you, I promise, but, I can't breath." She loved it when he touched her, even if it was just a hug or pulling her away from death, but she really couldn't breath this time.

'What is that smell? It's too fearsome to be Kagome. It smells male.' The scent danced along the wind finally making it clear to Inuyasha who, what male demon, was coming closer. "Sesshoumaru."

"What?! Sesshoumaru?" Kagome asked as Inuyasha regretfully unwrapped his arms and got up.

"He wouldn't fight me here. You can come if you want."

"Uh, sure."

They walked through the woods, Kagome admiring the scenery, until Inuyasha stopped at a small stream where Sesshoumaru was standing with Rin and Jaken racing around in the nearby bushes. 'Well, if he isn't attacking he must be here just to talk.' Kagome thought. She watched intently as the demon walked a bit closer and inhaled the air deeply.

"Ah, little brother. I came here to bid you Happy Birthday." Sesshoumaru said sarcastically.

"Feh, yeah right. What do you want?!" Inuyasha growled back, his fingers twitching at the Tetsuaiga's sheath.

"Hn. It is your 18th birthday, is it not?" Sesshoumaru asked with a hint of glee in his eyes. He knew, he must have gone through the same thing. Maybe he was going to take advantage of his brothers time of weakness? No, he always wanted a fair fight with Inuyasha.

"Yeah, but you're a few days late." Inuyasha didn't get why his brother would really care. Glaring at each other for a long moment, Sesshoumaru still sniffing.

"I was just passing through a nearby village and I caught your scent." Sesshoumaru continued.

"Feh, whatever." Inuyasha spat. "Why would you want to see me just because of my scent?"

"It's changed."

".If you're not going to fight, then just leave!" Inuyasha didn't want his brother to go on when Kagome was right there.

"Rin! Jaken!" Sesshoumaru called and the little girl appeared from the bushes with Jaken panting a little behind.

"Sesshoumaru-sama! Let's go home, I'm tired." The little girl ran to his side and clutched onto his robes, skipping happily beside him.

"Oh. And brother! You have a few unwanted guests in your forest! They smell your age and will try to take your woman, just a warning to you." Sesshoumaru called out before turning and leaving down a rather large path.

Inuyasha gapped for a few seconds then his ears flicked around madly.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome asked softly.

"Hm?" He turned to look at her but kept a weary eye on their surroundings. She was so beautiful with the sun sparkling off her hair and lighting up her eyes.

"Why did he call me your woman?!" She asked in a little harsher tone.

"Oh, um." He scrambled for words once more. How was he supposed to answer that without admitting he was falling for her.

"For once would you just tell me the truth and not go running away?" Kagome asked him sadly/angrily.

Sighing, Inuyasha stepped a few paces closer. "He called you mine because you're always with me, and.I have the scent of courting on me, on you, and around my territory now."

"What? What is 'the scent of courting' and why is it on me?" Now she was really confused.

"Ugh! Kagome! Listen, the scent of courting means I give off a scent that tells all other male demons to stay away because I'm trying to get a mate!" 'I can't believe I just said that!' He mentally hit himself. 'She did say she loved me though, maybe I should.NO! I'll change and hurt her if I get closer!' Inuyasha looked at her only to have a fierce blush compliment his face. Kagome was silent for a few seconds, taking in what the one she loved had just said.

"I." Kagome couldn't find the words so she just smiled back blushing almost as much as he was.

I'm going to need you all to help me. What should they say? Should Inuyasha say or do something first or Kagome?

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Okay! Done with this chapter! Sorry it's so short but I haven't had much time.well okay, I've had more than enough time, I just read stories more than write them. Hey, check out my favs list and don't forget to review my
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