"Promises Promises"
by Pixie
Disclaimer: Ha! As if…
Author's Commentary: Well, I finally knew it was time to update when I re-read this story, got to the last chapter, and was angry that it wasn't updated. "Stupid author, hasn't updated in…hey, this is my story!" yeah. I'm having issues. ^^;;;;;
Chapter 13:
Kagome grabbed her favorite silver kimono and flung it over her other layers, twisting, jumping and tugging to put it on. She paused only briefly in front her mirror. She wished she had been in a better mood today, at least good enough to fix up her hair. It still fell down among her shoulders, much to her despair. She smoothed it down the best she could and sighed, knowing it would have to do for now. Her eyes still looked somewhat red from crying, and tiny streaks where her tears were still glittered on her cheeks. She was a mess, but Inu-Yasha was here, and nothing else mattered but that.
She ran down the stairs, taking them two or three at a time, a habit, which had been broken since Kagome was a child. She paused in front of the door, smoothed out her hair and kimono and opened the door, bowing to her guest. She opened her eyes to find a bouquet of flowers, looking as if they'd traveled a ways. A few petals were missing and they were slightly ruffled, as if a certain demon had shoved them down his shirt when he was running.
Inu-Yasha drew in his breath at the site of Kagome as she stood up, staring at the flowers in wonder. He knew that ladies of Kagome's world weren't supposed to have their hair down often, but he couldn't help but love it when she did. The silver of her kimono reflected onto her hair, making in shine like the full moon.
"Flowers?" she questioned him. Inu-Yasha felt his face turn red as her beautiful bluish gray eyes, her ocean in the storm eyes, stared up at him.
"I…uh…thought they'd look nice…in your house!" Inu-Yasha nodded and shoved the flowers at her, hoping she'd take them soon and end his agony of holding them.
"Inu-Yasha…you came all this way to bring me flowers?" Inu-Yasha stared down at the ground. She isn't coming back with me…She hates me too much. He had hoped when he came here that Kagome would agree to come back with him, but she was still just standing there. Inu-Yasha nodded glumly and turned away from her.
Kouga smacked his forehead from his perch on Kagome's roof. Idiot…I gave him a chance to beat me here and see Kagome first and he blows it. Well I guess I have to wait until he leaves then drag Kagome back myself. For me this time though…
Inu-Yasha sighed as he looked back over his shoulder at Kagome's house. He could still see the glimmer of silver at the doorway, and left it behind.
"Inu-Yasha...wait…" Kagome whispered softly to herself. "Don't leave me…Not again." She stepped out the door and watched sadly as the red-robed hanyou walked away from her. She had so hoped he had come to get her, to make her come back. But instead he had brought flowers…an apology? She ran out into the street, her sandals clicking against the stone as she chased after the demon.
"Inu-Yasha…wait! Inu-Yasha!" It was no use…he couldn't hear her. Suddenly she felt herself scooped up and realized the ground was suddenly very far below her feet. She glanced up, and blinked questioningly at the pair of blue eyes smiling down at her.
"One beautiful Princess and idiot Prince reunion coming up…Hold on tight." Kagome had barely blinked when they came to screeching halt. She felt Kouga gently set her down as she opened her eyes to see Inu-Yasha standing there looking very confused.
"You weren't thinking of leaving me again, were you Inu-Yasha?" Kouga sensed this was a very good time to leave and ran off, with Inu-Yasha watching him curiously. That guy…he's something else.
"Kagome…" Almost impulsively, Inu-Yasha took a step towards Kagome, closing the gap in between them and putting his arms around her in a hug. Kagome gasped softly as she felt his strong grip around her, making her feel very soft and fragile in his arms.
This would be the nicest feeling in the world if he didn't love Kikyo…
Author's Commentary: Its short, sorry! And its all about Inu-Yasha and Kagome (but what's really wrong with that?). Wednesday, however, I'm leaving on vacation for two weeks. I'll try and update once more before I leave!