*Disclaimer* I do not own Inuyasha or anything that relates to Inuyasha.
*Disclaimer #2* I do not own the song "Running" by No Doubt or anything that relates to it.
*Summary* Kagome and Inuyasha discuss their feelings, wants, and needs. They make up to No Doubt's "Running" off of their CD Rock Steady.
*Parings* Kagome/Inuyasha
*A/N~ I thought that "Running" was a perfect song for this fic!*
I'd Rather Be In Love
By: Ali B.
Part 2: Running
"Inuyasha." Kagome whispered when she awoke the next morning.
There were still so questions that Kagome needed answers for.
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Run, running all the time
Running from the future
With you right by my side
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"Yes Kagome?" he answered in an equally hushed tone. His mouth was lightly touching her neck.
She swallowed for a moment as if contemplating a question that she knew would sound wrong.
"What of Kikyo?" she asked finally.
He stilled.
She stilled.
"What do you mean?"
"What is going to happen when we see her again? Will you run to her, like usual, like always?"
"Kagome, I told you, I only love you!" He kissed her shoulder for infuses.
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Me, I'm the one you chose
Out of all the people
You wanted me the most
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"That's never stopped you before."
"Kagome." He whispered against her skin. "I have to save her. It is my fault that she died. I need to avenge-"
Kagome stood up, getting out of their tangled embrace.
"No you don't! It was as much her fault as it was yours! How can you blame yourself solely?! How can you let her blame you?! Don't you get it?! If you love, or loved or whatever, each other so much how come you couldn't trust each other?! Did it ever occur to you that MAYBE you weren't meant to be?!" she yelled at him.
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And I'm so sorry that I've fallen
Help me up, let's keep on running
Don't let me fall out of love
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"Don't YOU get it?! I DON'T LOVE KIKYO! I know for a fact that we weren't meant to be!" he shouted back. "I don't think that I ever did."
"You never...?"
"No, with her I felt comfort. We were both so lost and alone that we just wanted someone to be with. She wanted to use me to get rid of the jewel; I can see that now. And in me becoming human she could have a normal life. But I had to be human, I guess I wasn't good enough-"
"Don't you ever say that you aren't good enough!"
"Kagome..."
"Stop it."
"Stop what?"
"Stop saying my name like that. How can you expect me to be angry and frustrated with you if you keep acting like-"
"Like I love you." He stated.
She sighed.
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Running, running as fast as we can
Do you think we'll make it?
Do you think we'll make it?
We're running, keep holding my hand
So we don't get separated
------------------------------
Inuyasha looked at Kagome sadly.
"Why won't you believe me fully?" he asked, sounding heart broken.
Kagome's heart wrenched in her chest.
"Inuyasha, I really want to, but I-"
He pulled her back into his lap, facing him, so that she was straddling his hips.
"But what?"
"I just, I can't believe that you want me and not her. After all that's happened. After all the years and tears and pain. I just-"
He sealed his lips over hers in a passionate kiss. It was so loving, consuming, mind blowing, that Kagome couldn't resist giving up her worries.
"I love you." She whispered into his mouth.
"I know." He grinned into the kiss.
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Be, be the one I need
Be the one I trust most
Don't stop inspiring me
------------------------------
She pulled back to look at him.
"You're much to smug."
"Not smug, just happy."
"I am as well, but, Inuyasha, did you mean what you offered earlier?"
"Which offer, as if I recall there were many."
"Being your mate or wife or whatever you dog-demons call it."
"Of course."
She smiled at him.
"Kagome, when we beat Naraku, Kikyo is put to rest, and Kouga," he smirked, "is six feet under, will you marry me?"
"Yes, I will. But Kouga will be there to," she said smiling. "In tact," she added.
"Damn, woman, what else do you want from me?!" he teased.
"Your ears." She said seriously.
He stared wide-eyed.
"My w-what?"
She laughed at the expression on his face.
"You're adorable, my little puppy."
He blushed scarlet.
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Sometimes it's hard to keep on running
We work so much to keep it going
Don't make me want to give up
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"FEH!"
Kagome giggled.
"So, Inuyasha, why were you afraid to tell me that you love me?" she asked suddenly.
The question wasn't mistrusting; it was more curiosity than anything else.
"I didn't want to be rejected by you." He said honestly.
"Inuyasha, how long have you known me?"
"Three years now, why?"
"Have I ever once rejected you for anything?"
"No, not really."
"Then what in gods name made you wait until NOW to tell me the most important thing of my life?!"
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Running, running as fast as we can
I really hope we make it
Do you think we'll make it?
We're running, keep holding my hand
So we don't get separated
------------------------------
Kagome crossed her arms infront of her chest, looking extremely like Inuyasha at the moment.
He redden darker. He reasons were stupid. Really stupid. It was mainly because of his quote "non-existent jealously" that he always refused to cop up to. Even if it was right there infront of him and everyone witnessed it.
"Inuyasha?" Kagome questioned.
"What? Oh, sorry, I sort of got distracted." He replied.
'Okay, now, how do I explain this without embarrassing myself?' Inuyasha thought.
"You get jealous too easy you know that?" Kagome stated out of no where.
Inuyasha blushed again.
"I-I do not!" he defended.
"Right, okay, SURE, Inuyasha." She said flatly.
They stayed silent for a moment.
"Okay, maybe I did a little, well, a lot, ah, all the time..." he admitted.
She smirked.
"But, it's not my fault that you have always flirted with every guy you've met!" He added quickly.
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Running as fast as we can
I really hope we make it
Do you think we'll make it?
We're running, keep holding my hand
So we don't get separated
------------------------------
Her smirk disappeared and he could practically see the anger rising off her.
"I WHAT?!" she screamed.
"Well it's true!" he accused.
"It most certainly is NOT!"
"What about Kouga then?!"
"What about him?! We're JUST friends!"
"Hard to tell by the way that you prance around infront of him!"
"I do not prance!"
"Oh, Kouga, are you okay? How are you? It's great to see you again!" Inuyasha said mimicking Kagome's voice.
She blushed prettily at his insinuations.
"That's," she took a breath, "not fair Inuyasha!"
"Fine, then what about that Hobo guy; that human?!"
"It's Hojo, Inuyasha." She said annoyed.
"Well whatever his name is, you smell like him often when you come home!"
"Because he goes to my school and always...wait a minute did you just say...home...?" Kagome's voice became soft and warm and she continued. "You really have always considered this our home, here with me...haven't you..."
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The future...
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Suddenly the conversation had turned into something completely different.
Kagome hugged Inuyasha fiercely and whispered, "I love you!" in his ears over and over again.
Inuyasha was so full of emotion that all he could do was hug Kagome back, returning her "I love yous" every time he drew a breath.
After a while they stopped talking and cuddled together on Kagome's bed, sighing happily every five minutes.
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Running, running as fast as we can
Do you think we'll make it?
Do you think we'll make it?
We're running, keep holding my hand
So we don't get separated
------------------------------
"Hey," Inuyasha said.
"Yeah?" answered Kagome.
"When Naraku and Kikyo are dead, and when we mate, how many pups do you want?" he asked.
"Well, I, ah, I don't really know." She said.
He looked her in the eye.
"You do want to have children with me right?"
"Of course! I just don't know how many! Three or four or maybe five...I don't know, just as long as I have you and we have at least one baby together I don't care! Just as long as it's yours!"
Tears shown in Inuyasha's eyes.
"You mean it? Our pups would be one quarter demon."
"I mean it with all my heart, Inuyasha, and I'm grateful that you are willing to have children with me! But, quarter demon or not, I will still love them dearly, just like their father! Though, I do hope they have your ears! I want some so badly!"
While Inuyasha was sobbing in Kagome's neck and hair, Kagome was giggling at the image of her and her children with ears.
"Wouldn't that be wonderful?!" she laughed.
"You're already wonderful, you don't need anything else; you're perfect. I love you so much Kagome. So much it hurts sometimes. When I think of all the times I could've lost you...not only to death...but to men as well...when your soul was stolen...when Naraku had you under his mind control...it just hurts so much..."
Now Kagome was the one sobbing.
"Inuyasha, you'll never ever lose me! I'll always be with you! Nothing can ever change that, nothing!" Kagome exclaimed to Inuyasha.
"Oh, Kagome," Inuyasha whispered, holding her closer. "I love you more than life itself."
"God, how I love you, Inuyasha."
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Running as fast as we can
I really hope we make it
Do you think we'll make it?
We're running, running, keep holding my hand
So we don't get separated
------------------------------
"We'll never be separated..." They said together.
*A/N~ Well, there's part two! It took me long enough, ne? Sorry for the wait! I am ninety percent sure that there WILL be a part three, after that we'll see what happens. So, please R&R, it's much appreciated.*
*A little something extra ~Dialogue~*
Inu & Kag: *Still crying and sobbing*
Inu: I am not *Sniff* crying!
Kag: Me *Hiccup* either!
Ali: I'm sure you're not. *Eyebrows raised*
Inu: We're not!
Ali: Ah, huh.
Kag: Okay, well, maybe a little.
Inu: Alright, maybe a lot.
Kag: But can you blame us?!
Inu: After reading that we have a right to tear up!
Ali: Cry you mean.
Inu & Kag: Yeah...
Ali: It's okay, but, just remember that you've almost lost one another many times, so make sure you stay together!
Inu & Kag: *Bursting into tears while hugging each other and nodding their heads in acceptance*
San, Mir, Shi, Kir, & Kou: *Walk in and look confused*
San: What's wrong Kagome?
Mir: Inuyasha, Kagome, are you hurt?
Shi: What did the baka do to you Kagome?
Kir: Meow?
Kou: Dog! What have you done to my beautiful woman?!
Ali: *Growl* You are all trespassing on this story! Go away now!
San, Mir, Shi, Kir, & Kou: Well, excuse us! *Glaring*
Ali, Kag, & Inu: We're waiting!
San, Mir, Shi, Kir, & Kou: For what?!
Ali: For you to leave!
San, Mir, Shi, Kir, & Kou: Fine! *Stomping off*
Kag: Well now that they're gone. *Turns to Inu-kun and kisses him passionately*
Inu: *Shocked, but gets over it and starts to kiss back*
Ali: Right, so I'll just let myself out. *Irritated*
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Ali: Ja!
^_^
*Disclaimer #2* I do not own the song "Running" by No Doubt or anything that relates to it.
*Summary* Kagome and Inuyasha discuss their feelings, wants, and needs. They make up to No Doubt's "Running" off of their CD Rock Steady.
*Parings* Kagome/Inuyasha
*A/N~ I thought that "Running" was a perfect song for this fic!*
I'd Rather Be In Love
By: Ali B.
Part 2: Running
"Inuyasha." Kagome whispered when she awoke the next morning.
There were still so questions that Kagome needed answers for.
------------------------------
Run, running all the time
Running from the future
With you right by my side
------------------------------
"Yes Kagome?" he answered in an equally hushed tone. His mouth was lightly touching her neck.
She swallowed for a moment as if contemplating a question that she knew would sound wrong.
"What of Kikyo?" she asked finally.
He stilled.
She stilled.
"What do you mean?"
"What is going to happen when we see her again? Will you run to her, like usual, like always?"
"Kagome, I told you, I only love you!" He kissed her shoulder for infuses.
------------------------------
Me, I'm the one you chose
Out of all the people
You wanted me the most
------------------------------
"That's never stopped you before."
"Kagome." He whispered against her skin. "I have to save her. It is my fault that she died. I need to avenge-"
Kagome stood up, getting out of their tangled embrace.
"No you don't! It was as much her fault as it was yours! How can you blame yourself solely?! How can you let her blame you?! Don't you get it?! If you love, or loved or whatever, each other so much how come you couldn't trust each other?! Did it ever occur to you that MAYBE you weren't meant to be?!" she yelled at him.
------------------------------
And I'm so sorry that I've fallen
Help me up, let's keep on running
Don't let me fall out of love
------------------------------
"Don't YOU get it?! I DON'T LOVE KIKYO! I know for a fact that we weren't meant to be!" he shouted back. "I don't think that I ever did."
"You never...?"
"No, with her I felt comfort. We were both so lost and alone that we just wanted someone to be with. She wanted to use me to get rid of the jewel; I can see that now. And in me becoming human she could have a normal life. But I had to be human, I guess I wasn't good enough-"
"Don't you ever say that you aren't good enough!"
"Kagome..."
"Stop it."
"Stop what?"
"Stop saying my name like that. How can you expect me to be angry and frustrated with you if you keep acting like-"
"Like I love you." He stated.
She sighed.
------------------------------
Running, running as fast as we can
Do you think we'll make it?
Do you think we'll make it?
We're running, keep holding my hand
So we don't get separated
------------------------------
Inuyasha looked at Kagome sadly.
"Why won't you believe me fully?" he asked, sounding heart broken.
Kagome's heart wrenched in her chest.
"Inuyasha, I really want to, but I-"
He pulled her back into his lap, facing him, so that she was straddling his hips.
"But what?"
"I just, I can't believe that you want me and not her. After all that's happened. After all the years and tears and pain. I just-"
He sealed his lips over hers in a passionate kiss. It was so loving, consuming, mind blowing, that Kagome couldn't resist giving up her worries.
"I love you." She whispered into his mouth.
"I know." He grinned into the kiss.
------------------------------
Be, be the one I need
Be the one I trust most
Don't stop inspiring me
------------------------------
She pulled back to look at him.
"You're much to smug."
"Not smug, just happy."
"I am as well, but, Inuyasha, did you mean what you offered earlier?"
"Which offer, as if I recall there were many."
"Being your mate or wife or whatever you dog-demons call it."
"Of course."
She smiled at him.
"Kagome, when we beat Naraku, Kikyo is put to rest, and Kouga," he smirked, "is six feet under, will you marry me?"
"Yes, I will. But Kouga will be there to," she said smiling. "In tact," she added.
"Damn, woman, what else do you want from me?!" he teased.
"Your ears." She said seriously.
He stared wide-eyed.
"My w-what?"
She laughed at the expression on his face.
"You're adorable, my little puppy."
He blushed scarlet.
------------------------------
Sometimes it's hard to keep on running
We work so much to keep it going
Don't make me want to give up
------------------------------
"FEH!"
Kagome giggled.
"So, Inuyasha, why were you afraid to tell me that you love me?" she asked suddenly.
The question wasn't mistrusting; it was more curiosity than anything else.
"I didn't want to be rejected by you." He said honestly.
"Inuyasha, how long have you known me?"
"Three years now, why?"
"Have I ever once rejected you for anything?"
"No, not really."
"Then what in gods name made you wait until NOW to tell me the most important thing of my life?!"
------------------------------
Running, running as fast as we can
I really hope we make it
Do you think we'll make it?
We're running, keep holding my hand
So we don't get separated
------------------------------
Kagome crossed her arms infront of her chest, looking extremely like Inuyasha at the moment.
He redden darker. He reasons were stupid. Really stupid. It was mainly because of his quote "non-existent jealously" that he always refused to cop up to. Even if it was right there infront of him and everyone witnessed it.
"Inuyasha?" Kagome questioned.
"What? Oh, sorry, I sort of got distracted." He replied.
'Okay, now, how do I explain this without embarrassing myself?' Inuyasha thought.
"You get jealous too easy you know that?" Kagome stated out of no where.
Inuyasha blushed again.
"I-I do not!" he defended.
"Right, okay, SURE, Inuyasha." She said flatly.
They stayed silent for a moment.
"Okay, maybe I did a little, well, a lot, ah, all the time..." he admitted.
She smirked.
"But, it's not my fault that you have always flirted with every guy you've met!" He added quickly.
------------------------------
Running as fast as we can
I really hope we make it
Do you think we'll make it?
We're running, keep holding my hand
So we don't get separated
------------------------------
Her smirk disappeared and he could practically see the anger rising off her.
"I WHAT?!" she screamed.
"Well it's true!" he accused.
"It most certainly is NOT!"
"What about Kouga then?!"
"What about him?! We're JUST friends!"
"Hard to tell by the way that you prance around infront of him!"
"I do not prance!"
"Oh, Kouga, are you okay? How are you? It's great to see you again!" Inuyasha said mimicking Kagome's voice.
She blushed prettily at his insinuations.
"That's," she took a breath, "not fair Inuyasha!"
"Fine, then what about that Hobo guy; that human?!"
"It's Hojo, Inuyasha." She said annoyed.
"Well whatever his name is, you smell like him often when you come home!"
"Because he goes to my school and always...wait a minute did you just say...home...?" Kagome's voice became soft and warm and she continued. "You really have always considered this our home, here with me...haven't you..."
------------------------------
The future...
------------------------------
Suddenly the conversation had turned into something completely different.
Kagome hugged Inuyasha fiercely and whispered, "I love you!" in his ears over and over again.
Inuyasha was so full of emotion that all he could do was hug Kagome back, returning her "I love yous" every time he drew a breath.
After a while they stopped talking and cuddled together on Kagome's bed, sighing happily every five minutes.
------------------------------
Running, running as fast as we can
Do you think we'll make it?
Do you think we'll make it?
We're running, keep holding my hand
So we don't get separated
------------------------------
"Hey," Inuyasha said.
"Yeah?" answered Kagome.
"When Naraku and Kikyo are dead, and when we mate, how many pups do you want?" he asked.
"Well, I, ah, I don't really know." She said.
He looked her in the eye.
"You do want to have children with me right?"
"Of course! I just don't know how many! Three or four or maybe five...I don't know, just as long as I have you and we have at least one baby together I don't care! Just as long as it's yours!"
Tears shown in Inuyasha's eyes.
"You mean it? Our pups would be one quarter demon."
"I mean it with all my heart, Inuyasha, and I'm grateful that you are willing to have children with me! But, quarter demon or not, I will still love them dearly, just like their father! Though, I do hope they have your ears! I want some so badly!"
While Inuyasha was sobbing in Kagome's neck and hair, Kagome was giggling at the image of her and her children with ears.
"Wouldn't that be wonderful?!" she laughed.
"You're already wonderful, you don't need anything else; you're perfect. I love you so much Kagome. So much it hurts sometimes. When I think of all the times I could've lost you...not only to death...but to men as well...when your soul was stolen...when Naraku had you under his mind control...it just hurts so much..."
Now Kagome was the one sobbing.
"Inuyasha, you'll never ever lose me! I'll always be with you! Nothing can ever change that, nothing!" Kagome exclaimed to Inuyasha.
"Oh, Kagome," Inuyasha whispered, holding her closer. "I love you more than life itself."
"God, how I love you, Inuyasha."
------------------------------
Running as fast as we can
I really hope we make it
Do you think we'll make it?
We're running, running, keep holding my hand
So we don't get separated
------------------------------
"We'll never be separated..." They said together.
*A/N~ Well, there's part two! It took me long enough, ne? Sorry for the wait! I am ninety percent sure that there WILL be a part three, after that we'll see what happens. So, please R&R, it's much appreciated.*
*A little something extra ~Dialogue~*
Inu & Kag: *Still crying and sobbing*
Inu: I am not *Sniff* crying!
Kag: Me *Hiccup* either!
Ali: I'm sure you're not. *Eyebrows raised*
Inu: We're not!
Ali: Ah, huh.
Kag: Okay, well, maybe a little.
Inu: Alright, maybe a lot.
Kag: But can you blame us?!
Inu: After reading that we have a right to tear up!
Ali: Cry you mean.
Inu & Kag: Yeah...
Ali: It's okay, but, just remember that you've almost lost one another many times, so make sure you stay together!
Inu & Kag: *Bursting into tears while hugging each other and nodding their heads in acceptance*
San, Mir, Shi, Kir, & Kou: *Walk in and look confused*
San: What's wrong Kagome?
Mir: Inuyasha, Kagome, are you hurt?
Shi: What did the baka do to you Kagome?
Kir: Meow?
Kou: Dog! What have you done to my beautiful woman?!
Ali: *Growl* You are all trespassing on this story! Go away now!
San, Mir, Shi, Kir, & Kou: Well, excuse us! *Glaring*
Ali, Kag, & Inu: We're waiting!
San, Mir, Shi, Kir, & Kou: For what?!
Ali: For you to leave!
San, Mir, Shi, Kir, & Kou: Fine! *Stomping off*
Kag: Well now that they're gone. *Turns to Inu-kun and kisses him passionately*
Inu: *Shocked, but gets over it and starts to kiss back*
Ali: Right, so I'll just let myself out. *Irritated*
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Ali: Ja!
^_^
