A/N: I know I thought I said I wouldn't do another songfic, and make things
original from now on, but I heard this song on the radio and KNEW it was
just the right fluffy for Cry. The singer used to be a DJ on one of the
local radio stations and his CD just came out. I think he's awesome and
you should really try and check out this song, its so beautiful!!
*opens up a brand new spakin' box of youkai lawyer seals, also known as disclaimers* Okay, I'm ready to get back to work!! I sadly do not own any teeny tiny part of Inuyasha, not even a lock of that beautiful silver hair *sob* But if I did.*happy smile* Ah well, in my dreams.I also do not own "The only thing that matters" by "Kid" David Corey.
One more thing, I'm going to try and do this chapter in Inuyasha's POV. *crosses all her digits* I would appreciate reviews from everyone, especially if you think I got OOC.*hears rapping on her window*
Inuyasha :Yeah, I have a complaint! Quit making me so damned soft!!
Lilac: Whoa, how'd you get in that tree?
Inuyasha: I flew. What do you think?! Anyway, I heard you were ruining my reputation and I came to stop it.
Lilac: Oh come on, I think I'm doing a good job, I haven't made you out to be a complete puppy dog now have I? I've seen worse done to your 'reputation' and you can't argue with that.
Inuyasha: *mumble mumble* Yeah, I suppo.*sniff* I smell Ramen!!
Lilac: Yeah, it was gonna be my lunch, but if you let me write this chapter, I suppose you can have it.
Inuyasha: Damn you woman, bribing me with food. Oh.alright, *snatches bowl of Ramen and sits on the bed, inhaling it*
Lilac: Finally *sighs and gets typing*
Previously..
I looked at him in awe, and then smiled, mouthing "Thank you," so only he could see. He reached over and wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me against him tightly. And this was how we slept, protecting each other as we drifted off to sleep.
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I couldn't believe it, I could have sworn it was all a dream, but my senses never let me down before. Before I even opened my eyes, I could smell her beside me, curled up warm in my embrace, her heartbeat slow and steady, and her breathing soft against my neck. I ventured to crack open an eye, and saw the hut was still dark, the moisture of the autumn air still not gone. Outside a single bird sounded the arrival of the sun, and quickly hurried on his way. I could hear the shifting of fabrics, of my companions still slumbering deeply, the breathing of the sick boy having eased into a peaceful rhythm. Miroku's remedy had worked, and he would be alright.
As much as I tried not to, I really was worried about the kid. He was still so little, not much older than I was when my mother died, and he still had so much more worthwhile to experience in his life. Growing up, becoming a man, falling in love.
'Falling in love' I thought wistfully, looking at the ebony bundle curled against me. 'I never thought I could feel this way about anyone,' I thought softly and gently brushed some hair from her face, so I could watch her sleep. She murmured in her sleep, and moved her cheek towards my hand.
"Mmmm, Inuyasha," she whispered, and I leaned close to her, "Yes?"
"It's early," she whispered and lifted a free hand to rub her eye, "why are you awake?"
"Just enjoying the quiet," I replied, and she opened both eyes to look up at me, her eyes still unfocused and sleep filled. I gently kissed her forehead, "Go back to sleep," I said softly.
"I can't, not if you're awake," she replied and I smiled softly, amazed at how much these simple intimate moments made me feel, and the fact that I was letting myself feel them.
"Well, shall we go see about gathering something for a morning meal?" I offered and she nodded. I rose to my feet, and walked out of the hut, knowing she would follow soon. She was all over my haori, I could smell her as if she were still beside me. It was a calming feeling, being around her. I could feel that power within her, that wonderfully purifying power at filled every inch of her.
A smooth hand slid into mine and squeezed lightly, breaking me from my thoughts. I wrapped my fingers in hers and started walking. She was still tired, I could feel it, hear it in her slow steps. We walked into the woods, and the hush sound of the woodland creatures still sleeping in the shadow of the dawn was all around us. Kagome yawned softly and I let go of her hand, to wrap an arm around her waist.
"You should have stayed at the hut and slept some more, we have a long day ahead of us," I said and she shook her head.
"That's why I'm awake now, because I know as soon as the others are awake, we're going after those shards. And I know that things will be like they always are, and we won't have any time together, just like we are." She tried to keep her eyes from drooping closed, and was failing. I could see the disoriented look in her eyes as sleep kept trying to reclaim her. So I made a decision. I grabbed her hands and pulled her off the path, over to the trunk of an old tree. I sat down and pulled her down sit with her back to me, cradled between my legs.
"Inuyasha?" she asked and I shushed her softly. "Just be quiet for the moment," I said and slide my hands over her shoulders, applying light pressure to the tense muscles beneath her skin. She sighed softly and her head drooped forward, as I rubbed gently, moving my fingertips in small circles, my thumbs ran firm lines along the back of her neck.
She made a small sound and I felt shivers run along her skin. "Where did you?" she asked softly and I smiled, "When I was little, I used to watch the healer in the house, he used to do this to help people relax, and Kikyo would use massages to help with some ailments." I felt her tense up there, and I dropped my hands from her shoulders, wrapping them around her waist and pulling her close. I pulled her close, so that my chin rested over her shoulder, and my mouth was parallel to her chin.
~~I've got a jaded history I know And since you chose to trust in me I hope to make things easy for you~~
"Silly woman," I murmured affectionaly, "Even after all this, her name causes so much doubt in you. I don't blame you, I know I haven't been the easiest person to get along with, and you were right last night. I expect you to understand me, but not explain myself to you." I nuzzled my cheek against her jawbone gently, and felt her relax against me.
~~You're finally talking intimately on the phone Or finding letters returned to me By someone in my past or present, Cause you and I are forever and ever~~
I couldn't believe how perfect this moment was, the woman I loved in my arms, the world around us calm, no demons attacking, no Kouga trying to steal her away. I felt the hairs on my neck bristle, and a growl escaped my lips unwarranted. I could feel her shift slightly and turn her head towards me.
"What is it?" she asked softly, "Nothing," I snapped, perhaps a little too hard. She sighed and said nothing, which bothered me even more.
"Inuyasha," she said softly, and I could hear the emotion in her voice. I turned my head to kiss her neck gently, right above the pulse in her throat, feeling it leap at my touch.
~~And if I told you once, then I told you twice, That I'm so ecstatic that you're in my life. If you need me to, repeat to you, I'll be glad to assure you the only thing that matters is you~~
"Baka," I said affectionaly, "I told you I don't lie. Don't ever think that I will let you go, now that I finally have you. You have to trust me Kagome, there is nothing and no one in this world that means more to me than you do. You are my life, you are my family now, and I will never let you go."
She sighed faintly and leaned against me comfortably. I gently ran my hand through her hair, whispering softly in her ear.
~~I know I made tough on you in the past, and you sometimes wondered if we were meant to last through all these other distractions But there was something far too strong to ignore, neither one of us had felt this strong before about another person now you and I are together forever ~~
"I know I haven't been fair to you, and I know I've put you through more than you ever deserved. I'm so sorry for all of that, I'm sorry for having been a complete idiot, and not seeing what a wonderful person I had right in front of me, and was too blind to see. I never thought in a million years I would let myself fall in love again, but after meeting you, I've realized that I have never been in love before, not true love. You are my first and only, forever"
And though I told you once, I will tell you twice, That I'm so ecstatic that you're in my life. If you need me to , repeat to you, I'll be glad to assure you the only thing that matters is you
How I wanted to kiss her then, every instinct inside me pulled me towards it, but something was holding me back, 'Not yet' it whispered, 'This is a tender moment, there is plenty of time for the rest.' I ran my fingers through the silkiness of her hair, watching it run off my hand like a current of black water.
~~And I know it's been so hard But we have come so far And if you need reminding of, my undying love You can find that love in me~~
"I'm so sorry Kagome, but I swear now, on everything I hold holy, that I won't ever leave you. I know sometimes I have been an ass, and sometimes even worse, but when I'm with you, I only want to do right by you. I'm yours for as long as you want me. I love you Kagome." I heard her whisper something, so soft that even my ears couldn't pick it up, and she turned in my arms, to nuzzle her face against my chest. I realized then, she had given in and drifted off into a deep sleep. Possessiveness filled me and I held her close, burying my nose into her hair.
~~And though I told you once, I will tell you twice, that I'm so ecstatic that you're in my life. If you need me to repeat to you I'll be glad to assure you the only thing that matters Glad to assure the only thing that matters Glad to assure you The only thing that matters is you~~
"The only thing that matters is you," I whispered in her ear, kissing her temple tenderly as I sat vigil to ensure that she wasn't disturbed.
******************* Review comment time:
Michelle: Aw.thank you, especially about the grammar!! I know about fansubs (taps her foot waiting impatiently for 105 to come out on Grokster). And I would love if you review again. Just for a note, I'm pretty sure I wrote that her dad had died 8 years prior, not 7. I'll double check on that, but I'm sure I wrote 8. Thank you again, and keep reading.
Laura(): I think the confusion comes from the fact that one of my chapters on fan fiction is actually just reviews. Since I'm doing my reviews on each chapter, I'll probably remove that to save from further confusion ^_^ Thanks again!
The Perpetually Hyper One : Supposedly that fluffy thing on Sesshomaru's shoulder is his tail.at least that's what I keep seeing everywhere. That's a pretty big tail. *grins at Kamilah* Yeah!!! *waves her anti-Kikyo union card and giggles, followed by the angry glare of the hanyou who is still sitting on her bed and eating yet ANOTHER bowl of Ramen (22 bowls and counting)* I've had to keep him happy, so he'd let me write him as so sappy ^_^
DracOnyx : Aww..thank you!
Miah Tolensky: That's perfectly alright, I understand completely with the school thing. I SHOULD be doing some homework myself *evil grin* but how can I tear myself away from Inuyasha?!
*opens up a brand new spakin' box of youkai lawyer seals, also known as disclaimers* Okay, I'm ready to get back to work!! I sadly do not own any teeny tiny part of Inuyasha, not even a lock of that beautiful silver hair *sob* But if I did.*happy smile* Ah well, in my dreams.I also do not own "The only thing that matters" by "Kid" David Corey.
One more thing, I'm going to try and do this chapter in Inuyasha's POV. *crosses all her digits* I would appreciate reviews from everyone, especially if you think I got OOC.*hears rapping on her window*
Inuyasha :Yeah, I have a complaint! Quit making me so damned soft!!
Lilac: Whoa, how'd you get in that tree?
Inuyasha: I flew. What do you think?! Anyway, I heard you were ruining my reputation and I came to stop it.
Lilac: Oh come on, I think I'm doing a good job, I haven't made you out to be a complete puppy dog now have I? I've seen worse done to your 'reputation' and you can't argue with that.
Inuyasha: *mumble mumble* Yeah, I suppo.*sniff* I smell Ramen!!
Lilac: Yeah, it was gonna be my lunch, but if you let me write this chapter, I suppose you can have it.
Inuyasha: Damn you woman, bribing me with food. Oh.alright, *snatches bowl of Ramen and sits on the bed, inhaling it*
Lilac: Finally *sighs and gets typing*
Previously..
I looked at him in awe, and then smiled, mouthing "Thank you," so only he could see. He reached over and wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me against him tightly. And this was how we slept, protecting each other as we drifted off to sleep.
********************
I couldn't believe it, I could have sworn it was all a dream, but my senses never let me down before. Before I even opened my eyes, I could smell her beside me, curled up warm in my embrace, her heartbeat slow and steady, and her breathing soft against my neck. I ventured to crack open an eye, and saw the hut was still dark, the moisture of the autumn air still not gone. Outside a single bird sounded the arrival of the sun, and quickly hurried on his way. I could hear the shifting of fabrics, of my companions still slumbering deeply, the breathing of the sick boy having eased into a peaceful rhythm. Miroku's remedy had worked, and he would be alright.
As much as I tried not to, I really was worried about the kid. He was still so little, not much older than I was when my mother died, and he still had so much more worthwhile to experience in his life. Growing up, becoming a man, falling in love.
'Falling in love' I thought wistfully, looking at the ebony bundle curled against me. 'I never thought I could feel this way about anyone,' I thought softly and gently brushed some hair from her face, so I could watch her sleep. She murmured in her sleep, and moved her cheek towards my hand.
"Mmmm, Inuyasha," she whispered, and I leaned close to her, "Yes?"
"It's early," she whispered and lifted a free hand to rub her eye, "why are you awake?"
"Just enjoying the quiet," I replied, and she opened both eyes to look up at me, her eyes still unfocused and sleep filled. I gently kissed her forehead, "Go back to sleep," I said softly.
"I can't, not if you're awake," she replied and I smiled softly, amazed at how much these simple intimate moments made me feel, and the fact that I was letting myself feel them.
"Well, shall we go see about gathering something for a morning meal?" I offered and she nodded. I rose to my feet, and walked out of the hut, knowing she would follow soon. She was all over my haori, I could smell her as if she were still beside me. It was a calming feeling, being around her. I could feel that power within her, that wonderfully purifying power at filled every inch of her.
A smooth hand slid into mine and squeezed lightly, breaking me from my thoughts. I wrapped my fingers in hers and started walking. She was still tired, I could feel it, hear it in her slow steps. We walked into the woods, and the hush sound of the woodland creatures still sleeping in the shadow of the dawn was all around us. Kagome yawned softly and I let go of her hand, to wrap an arm around her waist.
"You should have stayed at the hut and slept some more, we have a long day ahead of us," I said and she shook her head.
"That's why I'm awake now, because I know as soon as the others are awake, we're going after those shards. And I know that things will be like they always are, and we won't have any time together, just like we are." She tried to keep her eyes from drooping closed, and was failing. I could see the disoriented look in her eyes as sleep kept trying to reclaim her. So I made a decision. I grabbed her hands and pulled her off the path, over to the trunk of an old tree. I sat down and pulled her down sit with her back to me, cradled between my legs.
"Inuyasha?" she asked and I shushed her softly. "Just be quiet for the moment," I said and slide my hands over her shoulders, applying light pressure to the tense muscles beneath her skin. She sighed softly and her head drooped forward, as I rubbed gently, moving my fingertips in small circles, my thumbs ran firm lines along the back of her neck.
She made a small sound and I felt shivers run along her skin. "Where did you?" she asked softly and I smiled, "When I was little, I used to watch the healer in the house, he used to do this to help people relax, and Kikyo would use massages to help with some ailments." I felt her tense up there, and I dropped my hands from her shoulders, wrapping them around her waist and pulling her close. I pulled her close, so that my chin rested over her shoulder, and my mouth was parallel to her chin.
~~I've got a jaded history I know And since you chose to trust in me I hope to make things easy for you~~
"Silly woman," I murmured affectionaly, "Even after all this, her name causes so much doubt in you. I don't blame you, I know I haven't been the easiest person to get along with, and you were right last night. I expect you to understand me, but not explain myself to you." I nuzzled my cheek against her jawbone gently, and felt her relax against me.
~~You're finally talking intimately on the phone Or finding letters returned to me By someone in my past or present, Cause you and I are forever and ever~~
I couldn't believe how perfect this moment was, the woman I loved in my arms, the world around us calm, no demons attacking, no Kouga trying to steal her away. I felt the hairs on my neck bristle, and a growl escaped my lips unwarranted. I could feel her shift slightly and turn her head towards me.
"What is it?" she asked softly, "Nothing," I snapped, perhaps a little too hard. She sighed and said nothing, which bothered me even more.
"Inuyasha," she said softly, and I could hear the emotion in her voice. I turned my head to kiss her neck gently, right above the pulse in her throat, feeling it leap at my touch.
~~And if I told you once, then I told you twice, That I'm so ecstatic that you're in my life. If you need me to, repeat to you, I'll be glad to assure you the only thing that matters is you~~
"Baka," I said affectionaly, "I told you I don't lie. Don't ever think that I will let you go, now that I finally have you. You have to trust me Kagome, there is nothing and no one in this world that means more to me than you do. You are my life, you are my family now, and I will never let you go."
She sighed faintly and leaned against me comfortably. I gently ran my hand through her hair, whispering softly in her ear.
~~I know I made tough on you in the past, and you sometimes wondered if we were meant to last through all these other distractions But there was something far too strong to ignore, neither one of us had felt this strong before about another person now you and I are together forever ~~
"I know I haven't been fair to you, and I know I've put you through more than you ever deserved. I'm so sorry for all of that, I'm sorry for having been a complete idiot, and not seeing what a wonderful person I had right in front of me, and was too blind to see. I never thought in a million years I would let myself fall in love again, but after meeting you, I've realized that I have never been in love before, not true love. You are my first and only, forever"
And though I told you once, I will tell you twice, That I'm so ecstatic that you're in my life. If you need me to , repeat to you, I'll be glad to assure you the only thing that matters is you
How I wanted to kiss her then, every instinct inside me pulled me towards it, but something was holding me back, 'Not yet' it whispered, 'This is a tender moment, there is plenty of time for the rest.' I ran my fingers through the silkiness of her hair, watching it run off my hand like a current of black water.
~~And I know it's been so hard But we have come so far And if you need reminding of, my undying love You can find that love in me~~
"I'm so sorry Kagome, but I swear now, on everything I hold holy, that I won't ever leave you. I know sometimes I have been an ass, and sometimes even worse, but when I'm with you, I only want to do right by you. I'm yours for as long as you want me. I love you Kagome." I heard her whisper something, so soft that even my ears couldn't pick it up, and she turned in my arms, to nuzzle her face against my chest. I realized then, she had given in and drifted off into a deep sleep. Possessiveness filled me and I held her close, burying my nose into her hair.
~~And though I told you once, I will tell you twice, that I'm so ecstatic that you're in my life. If you need me to repeat to you I'll be glad to assure you the only thing that matters Glad to assure the only thing that matters Glad to assure you The only thing that matters is you~~
"The only thing that matters is you," I whispered in her ear, kissing her temple tenderly as I sat vigil to ensure that she wasn't disturbed.
******************* Review comment time:
Michelle: Aw.thank you, especially about the grammar!! I know about fansubs (taps her foot waiting impatiently for 105 to come out on Grokster). And I would love if you review again. Just for a note, I'm pretty sure I wrote that her dad had died 8 years prior, not 7. I'll double check on that, but I'm sure I wrote 8. Thank you again, and keep reading.
Laura(): I think the confusion comes from the fact that one of my chapters on fan fiction is actually just reviews. Since I'm doing my reviews on each chapter, I'll probably remove that to save from further confusion ^_^ Thanks again!
The Perpetually Hyper One : Supposedly that fluffy thing on Sesshomaru's shoulder is his tail.at least that's what I keep seeing everywhere. That's a pretty big tail. *grins at Kamilah* Yeah!!! *waves her anti-Kikyo union card and giggles, followed by the angry glare of the hanyou who is still sitting on her bed and eating yet ANOTHER bowl of Ramen (22 bowls and counting)* I've had to keep him happy, so he'd let me write him as so sappy ^_^
DracOnyx : Aww..thank you!
Miah Tolensky: That's perfectly alright, I understand completely with the school thing. I SHOULD be doing some homework myself *evil grin* but how can I tear myself away from Inuyasha?!