Reunion
~CHAPTER THREE~ At first Kagome thought the little taps were in her dream, but then she woke up to realize they were little rocks hitting her window again. It was Saturday night and she had gone to sleep just a few hours ago and it was now around midnight. She grumbled and cursed as she stumbled to her window. She thrust it open and scowled into the shadowed courtyard in front of her house. "Inuyasha go home! It's almost midnight you baka!" She heard a little chuckle and the clouds shifted to let streams of moonlight hit the person below to reveal that it wasn't Inuyasha. "Naraku?" She gasped her question and the young man below clad in all black only nodded his head.
"I just wanted to see how you've been doing. It's been a long time." He shyly smiled at her, which also made her heart flutter. She smiled back down at him. "Wait there. I'll come outside and we can take a walk like we used to do." Her smiled widened when he nodded his head and she quickly got dressed and quietly snuck out the back door into the cool night. For some reason, it always excited her to be outside in the middle of the night. The risk of getting caught was almost an adrenaline rush to her.
Naraku was still standing under the tree just outside her window when she rounded the house to the front. She smiled again and he met her halfway. Unexpectedly she launched into his arms and giggled when he grunted against the weight she threw at him, which also made him take a step back. He hugged her back just as fiercely. "I've missed you Naraku-chan. It's been too long." "I've missed you too Kagome-chan. Thought we should make amends before graduation. I wouldn't want to loose the best friend I ever had just because of reputation." Kagome giggled again. They finally let go, but he offered his arm to her that she gladly accepted as they walked down the many shrine steps and onto the sidewalk towards the park. It was like old times.
"So how has school been for you?" Naraku slightly shrugged. "I could have gone off to college all ready, but I just didn't feel like doing that kind of work yet." And because I wanted to stay for you. "Sounds just like something you would say. School has been ok for me. History is going great, but like always I'm having trouble with math." They both softly laughed. "I could help you if you wanted." "Only if it's not too much of a burden." "None at all." He smiled down at her. She slightly blushed and was glad that it was dark enough to hide it. Unbeknownst to her though, he knew she was blushing. "So how's your family, Kagome." "They're doing great. Mama got a new job working as a secretary for this law firm, and jiichan is the same as always. Souta has been doing really good in school. He's also started playing soccer. How's your family?" "My family is the same as always. Dad works many hours. No mother figure. Kagura is a bitch. And as father says. 'Kanna is following in my foot steps.'" Kagome giggled. They just entered the park and made their way down one of their favorite walking paths that would eventually end at the little lake in the middle of the park.
They walked silently for a bit just enjoying each other's company. Naraku was having an argument with himself whether to bring up Inuyasha or not and decided not to. Kagome was just happy to talk to Naraku. Yet they continued their walk silently until they came to the lake. The night sky was filled with some stars and the full moon's reflection on the little lake appeared to be a magical illusion. A few fireflies came out and danced around the two after they had sat down under a tree they used to always sit under together on nights like this before.
"Do you ever wonder if there truly is a soul mate out there for you?" Kagome asked dreamily looking up into the sky. Naraku just watched her contentedly and silently sighed to himself. "I believe I found my own soul mate, but sadly she all ready has found her another for herself." Naraku took this time to look up at the stars in fear that Kagome would look at him and see the glassy look on his eyes from unshed tears. "That's too bad, Naraku-chan. But there are so many fish out in the sea. I'm sure you'll find another better if not like her." "I doubt that. There is no one in this world that could compare to her." "That's so sweet. Are you going to tell me who this mystery girl is?" "If I told you, I'd have to kill you." Kagome laughed. "I knew you were going to say something like that." She said after she was done laughing. "Well, no one knows me like you do." A thoughtful look came over Kagome's face. "Yea, but we haven't talked for a couple years now Naraku. Are you really still the same boy I grew up with?" "Ok, so by majority I'm still the same Naraku you have always known. Just in an older version." Kagome giggled.
A silence passed over them. It wasn't uncomfortable, but there seemed to be something in the air that was missing. Naraku stared at the moon for a while again debating with himself whether to tell her or not. Before he could decide, Kagome spoke up. "Naraku?" "Yes?" "Do you know a girl named Kikyou?" Naraku used all his strength to keep from spilling everything. "Hmm." He thought a dramatic pause would help keep his identity under wraps. "I think I met her at the mall the other day. She was in Hot Topic when I almost ran her over. She told me her name was something like Kikyou, but then she had to rush off when she heard some guy call her name. I didn't get a look at the guy, but his voice sounded really familiar. But anyways, that's all I know. Maybe my friends might know something." Kagome sat thinking for a while. "You didn't happen to see Inuyasha there did you?" Naraku again had to force himself to not spill it all. "I might have. I don't remember, but I did see Sesshomaru and Sakira in the parking lot when we were leaving." "What do you mean we?" "Oh, I almost forgot. Sesshomaru made a little reference into how Rin, Shippou, and Kanna have been following in our footsteps and I took his role as chauffer." He chuckled, but Kagome didn't make a sound. Her eyes widened and seem to glisten for a moment, but she bit it back and smiled. "So you had taken them to the mall? When did you take them?" "Yesterday after school. We were there for a few hours." Realizing what he had just said he hoped she didn't catch on that he was dark_hanyou.
Kagome was silent again. Naraku was a true actor. "Kagome are you all right? Is something wrong?" "Inuyasha lied to me." She whispered so low that he had to strain to hear her say it. "He did what?" "He lied to me! He told me that he had been taking Rin all over the place that day when he didn't show up to pick me up for our date. I can't believe this. I mean he can't be cheating. He just can't. Inuyasha isn't that kind of guy." Her sobs were uncontrollable and they came out in a quick, heavy torrent. She did the first thing that she could and that was latch onto Naraku and cry. At first he was surprised, but then gathered her up in his arms and hugged her close to him. "Shh, it's ok Kagome. I don't think Inuyasha would do something like that to you. Don't cry. You know I don't like it when you cry. Especially over some guy." She sobbed louder. "But that's the point. He's not just some guy. He's my soul mate." Naraku had to hold back the growl that he wanted to release, but forced it back and focused on comforting the weeping young woman.
Alternating from little pats and rubs on her back while he rocked her seemed to calm her down after a while. Her sobs silenced, but shudders would shake her body now and then. By the time she was done, she was exhausted and just enjoyed the comfort of his arms wrapped around her. After wrapping her arms around his neck she nuzzled her face into his neck and whispered. "Thank you for being here for me Naraku-chan. You are my best friend." Neither seemed to want to let go of the embrace and just sat there quietly as crickets and frogs continued their nocturnal symphony. Naraku sighed and squeezed her closer to himself. What I would give to live the rest of my life in this spot with this woman in my arms. Kagome relaxed in his hold and reveled in his warmth. A pink tint covered her cheeks when she realized they had never been this close for a long time and it felt almost awkward, but it was still familiar. Smiling she thought to herself as sleep seemed to capture her, why couldn't it be Naraku? Naraku was surprised to find Kagome had fallen asleep in his arms. Well, I guess at least this moment will last longer than I thought it would. His smile lingered on his face as he too drifted off into dreamland happily with the woman he loved nestled within his arms.
It was almost almost embarrassing when Kagome woke up the next morning still firmly held against the sleeping form of Naraku. He looks so happy and peaceful when he's asleep. Giggling in her head she reached up with one hand and brushed away the stray strands of hair that got into his face. Whatever had taken over her body had made her leave her hand on his cheek, which he had so adorably turned his head into. At that moment, Kagome's heart fluttered. Unexpectedly, Naraku's eyes took that opportunity to flutter open as her hand kept its place on his cheek. The rosy blush couldn't stop itself from making its way across her own cheeks when he smiled at her. What I would give to wake up every morning to those beautiful blue eyes. Kagome held her breath as Naraku decided to lessen the space between their faces, but instead of stealing away a kiss, he turned his face and nuzzled it into her hair next to her ear. She melted into his arms and smiled. Maybe this is what it's really supposed to be like when you're in love. Shaking her head in her mind. No, it's not. Naraku-chan is just a friend. He's always done this with me before. Why am I blushing? I love Inuyasha that way. Not Naraku. Do I?
They sat there for a while just enjoying each other's touch, but alas, fate wanted to take that morning and make it the worse morning either of them have. For a while they were content in sitting in the sounds and music of the morning, but they didn't expect to hear what they will hear in a moment. "Kagome?!" The couple under the tree stiffened. Kagome turned her head slightly away from Naraku's as they both peered at a fuming Inuyasha. Apparently this was the same route he went for his morning jogs. He was so mad; his face was starting to turn red. "Kagome! What are you doing?!" Kagome hurriedly got off of Naraku, but succeeded in tripping and stumbling onto him again and causing things to get worse when their limbs got tangle for a moment. It only caused to anger Inuyasha even more than he was. "Damn it Naraku, let her go!" Naraku and Kagome were both blushing when they finally made it to their feet with a little help from each other. Naraku averted his eyes away from Inuyasha as Kagome took a few steps forward. "It's not what you think Inuyasha. We were just spending some time together. We weren't-" Before she could say anymore Inuyasha cut her off, "Save it! I know what you two were doing out here. You don't need to tell me!" "But Inuyasha! Just let me explain!" Kagome's voice became strained as she fought back the tears that were beginning to fight to burst out.
"I don't even know you anymore Kagome." Unexpectedly, because Inuyasha was so upset (more like dense) to remember that Kikyou had come with him and he had jogged ahead to the lake to save them a spot to sit while she got a drink from the fountain, she appeared from the trail. "Inuyasha! Come on! Let's go sit down and relax!" She called to him and purposefully ignored whoever he was talking to. Inuyasha froze where he stood. Kagome looked back from Inuyasha to Kikyou to Inuyasha to Kikyou and finally back to Inuyasha. No longer able to fight back the tears she turned around and flung herself crying at Naraku who had chosen the exact time to look up as Kagome first laid eyes on Kikyou when she appeared. Naraku just glared at the two. Inuyasha had visibly gulped and started to nervously laugh. Kikyou, (the ditz) just grabbed onto Inuyasha's arm and started to drag him away, but before she could Naraku had to put his two cents in. "You just lost the most valuable treasure in the universe Inuyasha, and you know it. I never knew you could stoop so low as to cheat on Kagome. You don't deserve her." Kikyou had taken the time to listen for a change and then said, "It's more like she doesn't deserve him if she was too stupid to realize he was cheating on her." Naraku shot her a death glare that she just returned. Inuyasha had none too gracefully tripped as he turned around. "Kikyou, no, he's right. Let's go." Kikyou never took her eyes off of Naraku as he talked to her, but then smirked and turned around to walk away with Inuyasha.
Naraku sighed as soon as they disappeared from sight and then looked down at the shivering young woman in his arms. His heart sank to his stomach to see her crying like this once again in his arms. She was clutching so hard to Naraku that it made him think that she was holding onto him for dear life. He didn't blame her. Inuyasha and Kagome had been going steady for two years during high school, and he was her first real boyfriend. There was nothing else for him to do at the moment except hold her back as fiercely and try and comfort her. For a long time her crying and sobbing didn't seem to stop, but eventually it slowed down, but the tears never went away. Kagome had let out a big sigh before she lifted her head away from his wet shoulder to look him in the eyes. "Thanks for being here for me. I don't think I could face him alone." Naraku only smiled at her. "I'll always be here for you Kagome. We've been best friends for almost our whole lives." Kagome weakly smiled back. "I don't want to go back home yet, but I have to check in. Will you stay with me? I don't want to be alone today." Naraku only nodded his head and released her. It didn't take them long to get back.
Kagome had asked him to wait in the living room where Souta was playing video games just like he remembered. Kagome didn't come down for at least 40 minutes, and it didn't take long for Kagome's mom to see Naraku sitting on the couch watching Souta play his games. At first she didn't recognize him, but then smiled when his face finally triggered a name. "Is that the same little Shogunaro Naraku that used to gobble down my chocolate chip cookies when he came over every Saturday afternoon when he was seven years old?" Naraku chuckled as he stood up. He was now about a foot and a half taller than Mrs. Higurashi, but that didn't stop her from giving him a hug and then taking his hand and dragging him into the kitchen where she began to make him and Kagome a light brunch. It was around the time that Naraku helped by setting the table when Kagome walked in. Mrs. Higurashi smiled when her eldest child walked into the kitchen with a smile on her face. Naraku had to keep his jaw from dropping when she walked in. Kagome seemed to have an image change. Mrs. Higurashi didn't say anything about the color lacking attire that she was wearing. Kagome was wearing a short black skirt, a white cotton baby t-shirt, a black velvet hooded zip up jacket, black boots, and a few chains hanging from the belt loops on her skirt. A black choker with a red heart hanging from a loop adorned her neck while a black band surrounded her right wrist. She put her hair up in a casual bun and some black eye liner with a little eye shadow made the blue in her eyes stand out stronger.
Kagome smiled at Naraku when she saw the shocked and pleased expression on his face. After kissing her mom on the cheek and thanking her for making them food she sat down next to Naraku and started to eat her food. Kagome's mom just walked out of the kitchen to leave them alone with their food. They ate silently, until Naraku couldn't handle it anymore and asked, "So, when did you start wearing black?" She giggled. "As soon as I realized how much more I wanted to try this look out after I see you wearing it all the time. Besides. it fits my mood at the moment. Don't I match you well today?" Naraku chuckled. "This reminds me, I need to change out of these clothes. Especially after all those tears my shirt had to soak up." She giggled again and they finished their light meal with smiles. Kagome was excited Naraku brought his jag over to her house because she had never gotten a chance to ride in it with him. She was beginning to forget about Inuyasha as soon as she slipped into the passenger side. It was so comfortable and clean! Unlike Inuyasha's red mustang. The idiot was soon forgotten though when he turned the car on and surprisingly, flowing out of the boss sound system was classical music. Kagome smiled at Naraku's ever-gentle behavior. Although he kept a cold and dark exterior, he was still the shy and sweet boy she had always known, but now, the boy had grown into a young man. A young man she was beginning to fall for.
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~CHAPTER THREE~ At first Kagome thought the little taps were in her dream, but then she woke up to realize they were little rocks hitting her window again. It was Saturday night and she had gone to sleep just a few hours ago and it was now around midnight. She grumbled and cursed as she stumbled to her window. She thrust it open and scowled into the shadowed courtyard in front of her house. "Inuyasha go home! It's almost midnight you baka!" She heard a little chuckle and the clouds shifted to let streams of moonlight hit the person below to reveal that it wasn't Inuyasha. "Naraku?" She gasped her question and the young man below clad in all black only nodded his head.
"I just wanted to see how you've been doing. It's been a long time." He shyly smiled at her, which also made her heart flutter. She smiled back down at him. "Wait there. I'll come outside and we can take a walk like we used to do." Her smiled widened when he nodded his head and she quickly got dressed and quietly snuck out the back door into the cool night. For some reason, it always excited her to be outside in the middle of the night. The risk of getting caught was almost an adrenaline rush to her.
Naraku was still standing under the tree just outside her window when she rounded the house to the front. She smiled again and he met her halfway. Unexpectedly she launched into his arms and giggled when he grunted against the weight she threw at him, which also made him take a step back. He hugged her back just as fiercely. "I've missed you Naraku-chan. It's been too long." "I've missed you too Kagome-chan. Thought we should make amends before graduation. I wouldn't want to loose the best friend I ever had just because of reputation." Kagome giggled again. They finally let go, but he offered his arm to her that she gladly accepted as they walked down the many shrine steps and onto the sidewalk towards the park. It was like old times.
"So how has school been for you?" Naraku slightly shrugged. "I could have gone off to college all ready, but I just didn't feel like doing that kind of work yet." And because I wanted to stay for you. "Sounds just like something you would say. School has been ok for me. History is going great, but like always I'm having trouble with math." They both softly laughed. "I could help you if you wanted." "Only if it's not too much of a burden." "None at all." He smiled down at her. She slightly blushed and was glad that it was dark enough to hide it. Unbeknownst to her though, he knew she was blushing. "So how's your family, Kagome." "They're doing great. Mama got a new job working as a secretary for this law firm, and jiichan is the same as always. Souta has been doing really good in school. He's also started playing soccer. How's your family?" "My family is the same as always. Dad works many hours. No mother figure. Kagura is a bitch. And as father says. 'Kanna is following in my foot steps.'" Kagome giggled. They just entered the park and made their way down one of their favorite walking paths that would eventually end at the little lake in the middle of the park.
They walked silently for a bit just enjoying each other's company. Naraku was having an argument with himself whether to bring up Inuyasha or not and decided not to. Kagome was just happy to talk to Naraku. Yet they continued their walk silently until they came to the lake. The night sky was filled with some stars and the full moon's reflection on the little lake appeared to be a magical illusion. A few fireflies came out and danced around the two after they had sat down under a tree they used to always sit under together on nights like this before.
"Do you ever wonder if there truly is a soul mate out there for you?" Kagome asked dreamily looking up into the sky. Naraku just watched her contentedly and silently sighed to himself. "I believe I found my own soul mate, but sadly she all ready has found her another for herself." Naraku took this time to look up at the stars in fear that Kagome would look at him and see the glassy look on his eyes from unshed tears. "That's too bad, Naraku-chan. But there are so many fish out in the sea. I'm sure you'll find another better if not like her." "I doubt that. There is no one in this world that could compare to her." "That's so sweet. Are you going to tell me who this mystery girl is?" "If I told you, I'd have to kill you." Kagome laughed. "I knew you were going to say something like that." She said after she was done laughing. "Well, no one knows me like you do." A thoughtful look came over Kagome's face. "Yea, but we haven't talked for a couple years now Naraku. Are you really still the same boy I grew up with?" "Ok, so by majority I'm still the same Naraku you have always known. Just in an older version." Kagome giggled.
A silence passed over them. It wasn't uncomfortable, but there seemed to be something in the air that was missing. Naraku stared at the moon for a while again debating with himself whether to tell her or not. Before he could decide, Kagome spoke up. "Naraku?" "Yes?" "Do you know a girl named Kikyou?" Naraku used all his strength to keep from spilling everything. "Hmm." He thought a dramatic pause would help keep his identity under wraps. "I think I met her at the mall the other day. She was in Hot Topic when I almost ran her over. She told me her name was something like Kikyou, but then she had to rush off when she heard some guy call her name. I didn't get a look at the guy, but his voice sounded really familiar. But anyways, that's all I know. Maybe my friends might know something." Kagome sat thinking for a while. "You didn't happen to see Inuyasha there did you?" Naraku again had to force himself to not spill it all. "I might have. I don't remember, but I did see Sesshomaru and Sakira in the parking lot when we were leaving." "What do you mean we?" "Oh, I almost forgot. Sesshomaru made a little reference into how Rin, Shippou, and Kanna have been following in our footsteps and I took his role as chauffer." He chuckled, but Kagome didn't make a sound. Her eyes widened and seem to glisten for a moment, but she bit it back and smiled. "So you had taken them to the mall? When did you take them?" "Yesterday after school. We were there for a few hours." Realizing what he had just said he hoped she didn't catch on that he was dark_hanyou.
Kagome was silent again. Naraku was a true actor. "Kagome are you all right? Is something wrong?" "Inuyasha lied to me." She whispered so low that he had to strain to hear her say it. "He did what?" "He lied to me! He told me that he had been taking Rin all over the place that day when he didn't show up to pick me up for our date. I can't believe this. I mean he can't be cheating. He just can't. Inuyasha isn't that kind of guy." Her sobs were uncontrollable and they came out in a quick, heavy torrent. She did the first thing that she could and that was latch onto Naraku and cry. At first he was surprised, but then gathered her up in his arms and hugged her close to him. "Shh, it's ok Kagome. I don't think Inuyasha would do something like that to you. Don't cry. You know I don't like it when you cry. Especially over some guy." She sobbed louder. "But that's the point. He's not just some guy. He's my soul mate." Naraku had to hold back the growl that he wanted to release, but forced it back and focused on comforting the weeping young woman.
Alternating from little pats and rubs on her back while he rocked her seemed to calm her down after a while. Her sobs silenced, but shudders would shake her body now and then. By the time she was done, she was exhausted and just enjoyed the comfort of his arms wrapped around her. After wrapping her arms around his neck she nuzzled her face into his neck and whispered. "Thank you for being here for me Naraku-chan. You are my best friend." Neither seemed to want to let go of the embrace and just sat there quietly as crickets and frogs continued their nocturnal symphony. Naraku sighed and squeezed her closer to himself. What I would give to live the rest of my life in this spot with this woman in my arms. Kagome relaxed in his hold and reveled in his warmth. A pink tint covered her cheeks when she realized they had never been this close for a long time and it felt almost awkward, but it was still familiar. Smiling she thought to herself as sleep seemed to capture her, why couldn't it be Naraku? Naraku was surprised to find Kagome had fallen asleep in his arms. Well, I guess at least this moment will last longer than I thought it would. His smile lingered on his face as he too drifted off into dreamland happily with the woman he loved nestled within his arms.
It was almost almost embarrassing when Kagome woke up the next morning still firmly held against the sleeping form of Naraku. He looks so happy and peaceful when he's asleep. Giggling in her head she reached up with one hand and brushed away the stray strands of hair that got into his face. Whatever had taken over her body had made her leave her hand on his cheek, which he had so adorably turned his head into. At that moment, Kagome's heart fluttered. Unexpectedly, Naraku's eyes took that opportunity to flutter open as her hand kept its place on his cheek. The rosy blush couldn't stop itself from making its way across her own cheeks when he smiled at her. What I would give to wake up every morning to those beautiful blue eyes. Kagome held her breath as Naraku decided to lessen the space between their faces, but instead of stealing away a kiss, he turned his face and nuzzled it into her hair next to her ear. She melted into his arms and smiled. Maybe this is what it's really supposed to be like when you're in love. Shaking her head in her mind. No, it's not. Naraku-chan is just a friend. He's always done this with me before. Why am I blushing? I love Inuyasha that way. Not Naraku. Do I?
They sat there for a while just enjoying each other's touch, but alas, fate wanted to take that morning and make it the worse morning either of them have. For a while they were content in sitting in the sounds and music of the morning, but they didn't expect to hear what they will hear in a moment. "Kagome?!" The couple under the tree stiffened. Kagome turned her head slightly away from Naraku's as they both peered at a fuming Inuyasha. Apparently this was the same route he went for his morning jogs. He was so mad; his face was starting to turn red. "Kagome! What are you doing?!" Kagome hurriedly got off of Naraku, but succeeded in tripping and stumbling onto him again and causing things to get worse when their limbs got tangle for a moment. It only caused to anger Inuyasha even more than he was. "Damn it Naraku, let her go!" Naraku and Kagome were both blushing when they finally made it to their feet with a little help from each other. Naraku averted his eyes away from Inuyasha as Kagome took a few steps forward. "It's not what you think Inuyasha. We were just spending some time together. We weren't-" Before she could say anymore Inuyasha cut her off, "Save it! I know what you two were doing out here. You don't need to tell me!" "But Inuyasha! Just let me explain!" Kagome's voice became strained as she fought back the tears that were beginning to fight to burst out.
"I don't even know you anymore Kagome." Unexpectedly, because Inuyasha was so upset (more like dense) to remember that Kikyou had come with him and he had jogged ahead to the lake to save them a spot to sit while she got a drink from the fountain, she appeared from the trail. "Inuyasha! Come on! Let's go sit down and relax!" She called to him and purposefully ignored whoever he was talking to. Inuyasha froze where he stood. Kagome looked back from Inuyasha to Kikyou to Inuyasha to Kikyou and finally back to Inuyasha. No longer able to fight back the tears she turned around and flung herself crying at Naraku who had chosen the exact time to look up as Kagome first laid eyes on Kikyou when she appeared. Naraku just glared at the two. Inuyasha had visibly gulped and started to nervously laugh. Kikyou, (the ditz) just grabbed onto Inuyasha's arm and started to drag him away, but before she could Naraku had to put his two cents in. "You just lost the most valuable treasure in the universe Inuyasha, and you know it. I never knew you could stoop so low as to cheat on Kagome. You don't deserve her." Kikyou had taken the time to listen for a change and then said, "It's more like she doesn't deserve him if she was too stupid to realize he was cheating on her." Naraku shot her a death glare that she just returned. Inuyasha had none too gracefully tripped as he turned around. "Kikyou, no, he's right. Let's go." Kikyou never took her eyes off of Naraku as he talked to her, but then smirked and turned around to walk away with Inuyasha.
Naraku sighed as soon as they disappeared from sight and then looked down at the shivering young woman in his arms. His heart sank to his stomach to see her crying like this once again in his arms. She was clutching so hard to Naraku that it made him think that she was holding onto him for dear life. He didn't blame her. Inuyasha and Kagome had been going steady for two years during high school, and he was her first real boyfriend. There was nothing else for him to do at the moment except hold her back as fiercely and try and comfort her. For a long time her crying and sobbing didn't seem to stop, but eventually it slowed down, but the tears never went away. Kagome had let out a big sigh before she lifted her head away from his wet shoulder to look him in the eyes. "Thanks for being here for me. I don't think I could face him alone." Naraku only smiled at her. "I'll always be here for you Kagome. We've been best friends for almost our whole lives." Kagome weakly smiled back. "I don't want to go back home yet, but I have to check in. Will you stay with me? I don't want to be alone today." Naraku only nodded his head and released her. It didn't take them long to get back.
Kagome had asked him to wait in the living room where Souta was playing video games just like he remembered. Kagome didn't come down for at least 40 minutes, and it didn't take long for Kagome's mom to see Naraku sitting on the couch watching Souta play his games. At first she didn't recognize him, but then smiled when his face finally triggered a name. "Is that the same little Shogunaro Naraku that used to gobble down my chocolate chip cookies when he came over every Saturday afternoon when he was seven years old?" Naraku chuckled as he stood up. He was now about a foot and a half taller than Mrs. Higurashi, but that didn't stop her from giving him a hug and then taking his hand and dragging him into the kitchen where she began to make him and Kagome a light brunch. It was around the time that Naraku helped by setting the table when Kagome walked in. Mrs. Higurashi smiled when her eldest child walked into the kitchen with a smile on her face. Naraku had to keep his jaw from dropping when she walked in. Kagome seemed to have an image change. Mrs. Higurashi didn't say anything about the color lacking attire that she was wearing. Kagome was wearing a short black skirt, a white cotton baby t-shirt, a black velvet hooded zip up jacket, black boots, and a few chains hanging from the belt loops on her skirt. A black choker with a red heart hanging from a loop adorned her neck while a black band surrounded her right wrist. She put her hair up in a casual bun and some black eye liner with a little eye shadow made the blue in her eyes stand out stronger.
Kagome smiled at Naraku when she saw the shocked and pleased expression on his face. After kissing her mom on the cheek and thanking her for making them food she sat down next to Naraku and started to eat her food. Kagome's mom just walked out of the kitchen to leave them alone with their food. They ate silently, until Naraku couldn't handle it anymore and asked, "So, when did you start wearing black?" She giggled. "As soon as I realized how much more I wanted to try this look out after I see you wearing it all the time. Besides. it fits my mood at the moment. Don't I match you well today?" Naraku chuckled. "This reminds me, I need to change out of these clothes. Especially after all those tears my shirt had to soak up." She giggled again and they finished their light meal with smiles. Kagome was excited Naraku brought his jag over to her house because she had never gotten a chance to ride in it with him. She was beginning to forget about Inuyasha as soon as she slipped into the passenger side. It was so comfortable and clean! Unlike Inuyasha's red mustang. The idiot was soon forgotten though when he turned the car on and surprisingly, flowing out of the boss sound system was classical music. Kagome smiled at Naraku's ever-gentle behavior. Although he kept a cold and dark exterior, he was still the shy and sweet boy she had always known, but now, the boy had grown into a young man. A young man she was beginning to fall for.
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