Konnichiwa minna! I know I said that this would be out sat, but I had to work, so I am very sorry if I inconvenienced any of you.
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On with the fic!!
It's time to share
Inuyasha leapt out of the well into segoku-jidai with a joyful Kagome in his arms. Not a word was spoken between the two as he gently set her on her feet, making sure to keep her hand intertwined in his. They leisurely strolled up the path to the village enjoying the feeling of being together. 'I can't believe this is happening. What will mom say? Or the others that are here? Maybe Shippo will finally have a real family with us. It won't be his real family, but I know he would be happy with us.' Kagome snuck a look at Inuyasha. His eyes were sort of glazed over. ' He may act like he doesn't like the little kitsune, but I know differently. I wonder what he is thinking.' Kagomes thoughts were jarred from her as she heard the familiar cry of "HENTAI" and the thud of a body falling to the ground from where Inuyasha and Kagome came from. 'Ah, Miroku and Sango were spying on us. We shall just have to pay them back.' Kagome looked at Inuyasha and realized he was thinking the same exact thing she was. They exchanged sly grins.
"How shall we do it?" A sinister looking Kagome said to Inuyasha. "Should we pretend we do not know that they are there? Give them a bit of a shock?" Inuyasha looked at her knowingly. His eyes took on an evil glow as a wicked smile spread across his lips.
"I think that it's time they learn their lesson, don't you my Kagome?" They were both completely aware of Miroku, Sango, Shippo, and Kaede approaching behind the cover of shrubs. Inuyasha took Kagome in a warm embrace. "They are so pathetic. They actual think that we don't know they are there." He quietly whispered in her ear what he had planned. Kagomes face blushed at the thought of what they were going to do. Inuyasha released her from the embrace and nodded to her.
"Kagome, I love you. I want to spend my life with you. I want you to be my mate!" Inuyasha took Kagome's hands in his and looked pleadingly in her eyes. Kagome was having a hard time holding back the bubble of laughter threatening to spill out of her lips. She could tell Inuyasha was also having a hard time controlling himself.
"Oh yes Inuyasha. I will be your mate. But why wait to tell the others. Lets do it right now, right here." Kagome was so over dramatic she thought it might give them away. They were both trying so hard not to ruin their plan. It turned even more difficult as they heard four gasps come from the bushes behind them.
"Yes Kagome. No one else matters now. I think that we should run away together and never come back. We can find the shards together and live happily without them always spying on us instead of letting us tell them what has happened when we are ready." Inuyasha's tone lowered as he said this last part, completely aware of the affect it would have on the four eavesdroppers. The four behind the bushes were stricken with looks of guilt on their faces. It was then they realized that this whole thing had been set up as punishment for their eavesdropping. They stood up looking as if they had just committed some horrendous crime. Poor Shippo looked like he was going to cry. Kagome and Inuyasha only smiled at them and kept walking towards the village, with the four of them in tow.
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"So you two….I mean…..but how?" Four very curious faces stared at the new couple awaiting answers for their many questions.
"Feh. Like you guys weren't spying on us." Inuyasha replied sarcastically. Kagome looked at her new love with understanding.
'He has to keep up a front. I am his weakness. If anyone knew about us, it could mean disaster. They could use me against him. And use him against me also. I wonder if he has thought about this as well.' She looked up at Inuyasha. His eyes bore into her brown orbs. He let a small smile play across his lips, one that only she would notice. 'I am his now, and he is mine. What will I tell mother. She still doesn't even know about the…..the…. No use thinking about it now. What is done is done, and I know that I can get over it with my friend's help.' Kagome unconsciously scooted towards Inuyasha. She could feel the warmth radiate off of him and it made her want to get closer. 'What would he do if I did move closer?' As if reading her thoughts Inuyasha gently placed his hand over hers and gave her a knowing smile.
"Kagome, I think it is time that we tell them what has happened. Starting from the very beginning." Kagome could feel her joy and strength drip out of her. 'I must tell them sometime. I know that if they knew, they would help me through it. I just don't want to think about it anymore.' She could feel the tears welling up in her eyes. 'No, I must be strong. I will shed no more tears. I have Inuyasha's strength now also.' Kagome looked up into Inuyasha's eyes. He gave her hand a gentle squeeze, willing his strength into her. Kagome retold the story of what had happened to her. She was interrupted every so often from a gasp, or a sob. Sometimes she would look into the faces of her dear friends and see the grief and pain that they held for her. By the end of her story, she was surrounded by the people that she loved. Every one of them held some part of her. Inuyasha held her hand, Shippo was in her other arm, Sango and Kaede each had a shoulder, and Miroku had graciously offered to keep her bum warm with his wandering hand. He was then presented by Inuyasha's fist in his face, who protectively took Kagome into his arms. Kagome finished the story weakly. She was so worn out from the whole ordeal. She was just glad to have her friends there with her. They all agreed that she should rest, and then she would go back to tell her mother what has happened. 'Only one more time. I only have to tell it once more.' She wearily walked to the futon and plopped down on it. All but Inuyasha left the room. He walked over to her and pulled the blankets up around her shoulders. He gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead and turned to leave. He was stopped by Kagome's hand on his wrist. "Inuyasha. Will you please stay here with me? Just until I fall asleep? I don't want to be alone." She cast her eyes down afraid that he would reject her. She was surprised when he lifted the blanket up and slid into bed next to her. He wrapped his arms protectively around her waist and drew her closer to him.
"Kagome, it would be my pleasure to stay here with you. I love you." Inuyasha instinctively tightened his grip on her. She faintly whispered "I love you too Inuyasha." Kagome was lulled by Inuyasha's steady breathing and heartbeat into the best slumber she had since her attack.
Well, I know it is short and late, and I have plenty more for the next chapter. I just don't want you guys thinking that I abandoned the story. I think that I will have a sequel, or I might just continue with this. I had a sudden stroke of genius * cough cough * if that is what you want to call it anyway. As always, review and I shall update soon. I promise! I think even tomorrow. If I have time that is. I really want to get my thoughts down, but it is so late and I still have school work to do. I know Inu is way OOC, but heh, it is my story after all. Thanks for stickin with me!
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