A/N: Here's the chapter, enjoy ^_^
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~ Chapter# Inuyasha's soft side ~
By then Inuyasha & Kagome had already made their way into Kaede's village, yet inside both their minds they were very confused. " Why did he embrace me like that"? Kagome asked herself, and Inuyasha was just as emotionally confused. " Is she telling the truth!? I fucking swear! If that Hojo guy did this to her I'll personally rip his lungs out"! Inuyasha thought,
But to distract them further; all of the villagers were looking at Kagome and whispering. The miko just looked away from their gaze in shame,
Inuyasha noticed this, and put an arm around Kagome's shoulder; which caused her to blush bright red. And soon they arrived in front of the old priestess's hut, Inuyasha walked in but Kagome hesitated, took a deep breath then walked in.
Shippo was roasting some herbs for Kaede by the fire, Sango was impatiently bandaging Miroku's injury; and he was cockily whispered pick up lines to her. " Hey everyone"! Kagome greeted, but the thing was she didn't have that spunk, that joy, or that courage in her voice. Instead it sounded weak, humdrum, and hoarse.
As she spoke every turned to her, but shocked looks played on their faces. " Child what happen to ye"!? Kaede asked in a concerned tone, but the young girl turned her face away. " Yes Kagome! What happened? Did Inuyasha hurt you"!? Shippo asked while sending a fierce glare at the hanyou,
Inuyasha growled low in his throat, " I did not hit Kagome or hurt her"! He yelled at the kitsune,
" Then what happened"!? Sango asked, " I fell at my house, Inuyasha didn't hit me". Kagome whispered, " Oh". Everyone sighed; besides Inuyasha.
Later that night………
Kagome was now perched on a rock just beside Kaede's hut, the cool night's air chilled her skin leaving goose bumps. " I wonder if Inuyasha bought it"? She thought to herself as she gazed at the wounds on her wrists,
" And the way he acted today was unusual. he hugged me, then put his arm around me. Is he trying to be nice or……..". Kagome then trailed off in thought,
But the felt something drop onto her shoulders, it was the top of Inuyasha fire rat kimono. " That'll keep you warm". He whispered while sitting down by her, and a faint blush appeared on Kagome's face. " Thanks ",
" Why are you even out here"? He asked without looking at her,
" Just thinking". The girl from modern Japan mumbled without breaking her focus from the small stream, " Kagome". " Hm". " You know you can tell me anything, right". Inuyasha told her while looking at her, Kagome returned the gaze. " Yeah, but what are you trying to tell me"?
" It's juts, I have this gut feeling that you're not telling the truth". The hanyou whispered, that's when Kagome's became full of furry. " Well for your information! I did fall"! Kagome snapped,
" Oh yeah! Well explain this"! Inuyasha yelled while tightly gripping her wrist, " Ugh"! Kagome yelped, the cuts on her wrists began to leak small streams of blood. " I knew I smelt blood on you! What did this happen when you fell"!? He yelled,
Kagome then jerked her wrists away from his grasp and yelled " Sit"! about 10 times as she ran as she ran in the direction of the well. And as Kagome got deeper into the forest she could still hear thuds, cries, and curses. That is until she reached the bone eater's well,
And right as she was about to leap into it Kagome was held back by a strong pair of arms. " Let me go Inuyasha"! She yelled while struggling from his grip,
" No! Not until you tell me what really happened"! He growled in her ear, " Why do you care Inuyasha!? What does it matter to you!? Huh"! Kagome shouted then broke into a cry,
Inuyasha then twisted her around so she was facing him. " I just do". He whispered, Kagome looked up into his golden eyes; " That's not good enough! So please, break it do for me. Explain, why do you care whether I fell or he hit me"?
Inuyasha's eyes widened, " He hit you"!? He yelled, Kagome looked away. But just to have him clench her chin and force her to look into his eyes, " Did he"!? The hanyou asked impatiently,
Tears began to form in her eyes again, " Yes".
Inuyasha was beyond pissed, he was gonna rip out Hojo's heart and squish it in his hand. But Kagome was crying onto his chest, " I know :: crying :: you're just trying to be a good :: crying :: friend". Kagome whispered,
" No". Kagome looked up at him with a confused face, " No what"!? " No I'm not trying to be a friend ". He mumbled,
" …..". " I don't understand", Kagome said feeling just a little hurt. " I want to be more than your friend". Inuyasha said while pulling her closer, and at that moment Kagome felt as if time was slowing down.
And sooner then she new it Inuyasha had drawn her into a kiss; " Inuyasha". Kagome moaned into his mouth,
But not a minute later she broke the kiss, which made Inuyasha frown. " Will you stay with me tonight"? She asked shyly, Inuyasha stroked her cheek then nodded. Which made Kagome smile happily,
" Then follow me". She said while jumping into the well, Inuyasha followed immediately after.
Modern Japan…………
Kagome had already climbed out, and was at the front door trying to unlock it with her house key. A/N: Mrs. Higurashi, Souta, and gramps were out of town. But Inuyasha was right behind her, " Let's go through your window". He told her,
" Sure", Kagome whispered as he swooped her into his arms and leaping onto the windowsill. And fortunately the window was unlocked,
Kagome walked over to her closet and rummaged threw it until she found her pink tank top, kitty patterned pajama shirt. And her also pink pajama shorts, and as she changed in the bathroom a million thoughts rushed through Inuyasha's mind.
" What did she mean by: will you stay with me tonight? Did she mean like me watch guard over her as she slept or have sex with her?! And where are we, I mean as in intimacy level? Considering I kissed her and she didn't stop me".
But the sight of Kagome in her sleeping cloths interrupted his thoughts, and she slowly sat down on her bed and pulled the covers over her body. Inuyasha just blinked in a confused manner as Kagome looked at him,
" Aren't you uncomfortable leaning against the wall"? She asked with a sleepy yawn, " Uh, no I'm fine". He sighed, " No! Don't be stubborn! You can lay in here with me". Kagome protested with a bright red blush on her face,
Inuyasha didn't argue, and slowly approached the bed. Kagome then moved over so he would have room, and so he crawled under the covers. And without warning the miko laid her head on his chest,
Although Inuyasha didn't mind at all, " Night Kagome". He whispered while inhaling the sweet scent of her hair, " Good night Inuya.. :: yawn :: ..sha".
And with that Inuyasha & Kagome dozed off into peaceful slumber,
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A/N: I hope you enjoy this chapter! So R&R PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!