Chapter 10
A Need for Sight
By: Silver Teardrops
I started out, being confident and almost proud of myself for taking such a huge leap from everyday safe life, but now I hate to admit it... but I'm scared. Sango was a madwoman when it came to love, or so I figured out just now. She goes from one subject to another, talking rapidly. It almost makes me want to kill someone just for not catching what she was talking about.
"Inuyasha? Are you listening? If you aren't I'm going to have to use-" I heard her fingers scrape her weapon lightly. I shook my head immediately, not wanting to feel that heavy boomerang flat on me. I wonder how the houshi puts up with this, with his wife. I then heard some scuffling and soon heard Miroku's voice sailed through the air.
"How's operation Inuyasha love-life going? You need some help?" Miroku asked Sango as if he didn't even see me. I then heard a small giggle. It was Sango's, and then I wanted to smile at the scene I could not see, but could feel. Masaya was with them and I could feel Sango playing with him, and Miroku was watching the two fondly. I want that. I want to be able to look at Kagome and watch as she plays with our child. Yes, I want to show my love for her, and to see her smile.
"Sango, please. I would like this done soon. I can't begin to tell you how much I long to do what Miroku does. What every man does when they are with their partner for life. I want to see Kagome smile." I said and soon I heard more scuffling and Sango sat down next to me on the bench.
"I know it must be hard for you Inuyasha, to love someone, and to not see how much they've grown, how beautiful they are, how they went on with life without you noticing them. I know you love Kagome, and you want...what everyone wants...someone to love and see them." Sango's wise words hit me. She understood me. All of me.
"Okay, if you know. Can you help me?" I asked sheepishly, blushing a bit.
"Just tell me, when is the next time you transform." Sango's solemn voice asked me.
"...I honestly don't know. I haven't seen the moon for quite a while, and every time I change, I feel no different." I admitted quietly. It was hard being a hanyou but being a hanyou who doesn't know when he's changed is worse.
"It does not matter then. You can wear those- the things you said were called contacts when you go out. Your hair...seems reasonable enough, or so I hope." Sango said examining my hair between her fingers. I pulled back a bit.
"Okay, here's the deal. Tonight. Miroku and I will tag along with you, and help you in dire situations. Shippo and Yuki will take care of Masaya. So here's the plan: 1st things first, you need to get some normal clothing, do you have those?" Sango asked, getting my attention. Kagome offered to buy me some many times before, but I never let her, so I didn't.
"No."
"Well, Miroku!" Soon whispers were heard and the footsteps left. "Miroku's gone to Kagome's mother to ask for help in buying casual western dress. " I nodded. "2nd, I need you to do something you'll promise no one from now on can have it." I thought, my hakama? I don't know.
"I don't know what. You tell me." I admitted.
"Alright. I'll try and set you with something...how about a kiss, and a promise? But don't break either or things will go astray." Sango's words etched itself in my mind. In other words, I can't betray Kagome like I've done in the past. I could only love her and no one else.
"Sango? Thanks. I'll do it then, I will promise Kagome that I will love her only her, and give her a kiss." I said proudly. She giggled at me, I guess.
"Well then, Inuyasha, you're finally sounding like a man. a man in love." She stood up next to me.
"A man? I'm a hanyou and don't you forget that." I huffed a little, truly not understanding exactly what she meant.
"I know that Inuyasha...but you were such a child before when it came to Kagome, but now...you're taking your role and standing up to her. Not running or arguing away." Sango's hand rested lightly on my shoulder, and I smiled as I grasped it. "Thank you. when will it start?" I asked.
"Inuyasha!!!!" Kagome's gentle voice called for me. I jumped down from a tree as I sensed her nearer. I was fully dressed from head to toe in the new attires I've been given for tonight.
"Wow...you look...great!" Kagome began to gush walking around me. I blushed a little but stood straight, I was going to go for it...yes I was.
"Kagome...um...would you like to go out to eat tonight? Just us two?" I asked. She stood in her tracks and faced me, because I could feel her eyes staring at me. I then felt a hand lightly on my left cheek.
"Of course I will. What time?" She asked, smiling or so I hoped.
"Um..." Remember Inuyasha, what time did Sango say to you again? Oh yeah... "At 8. Wear something...pretty. oh by the way, Miroku and Sango will be coming along." I added.
"So, it's like a double date then. Alright, I'll get ready when Sango comes." She hugged me and grabbed my hand, dragging me inside the house.
I wandered outside with Miroku as Sango and Kagome got dressed for the occasion. It was pretty weird, but I wanted to see how Miroku dressed. he was said that he had worn some western clothing too.
"Inuyasha...if you don't mind me asking, are you nervous?" The houshi broke the silence that was starting to get awkward.
"What do you mean nervous?" I asked back, defiantly.
"No, no. I meant Are you a little unsure of what to do, of what to say and how?" Miroku words opened a new thought for me. I was nervous then.
"Well yeah. Now that you say that, I am. I don't know what to do. I don't know how either. Man! Shit, this fucking sucks!" I began cursing hitting a tree nearby. I bet Kagome's gonna notice that tomorrow.
"Calm down Inuyasha. I was just making sure, so we, Sango and I, can help you when you need it."
I did calm down. "So, Miroku, how's life been treating ya? Is it...great with the baby and wife?" I asked curiously, wanting exactly what he had at the moment.
"Yeah, it is. The way I can hold them both very tight and know that I'm their strength, their protection, their wall. Even though Sango has her strength and everything, ever since we married, I felt that she depended on me more and now with the baby I feel as though...I'm invincible." Miroku said as he began to sit down on a bench. I stood beside him, wanting to hear more.
"You see, I've always felt that I needed to live just to fight for my family's curse, but ever since that was done...I didn't know why I lived. But then Sango's image was etched into my heart that I had to make her mine, and I knew that my life was to live just to love her. And she, in return for my love, gave me a gift that's so precious and priceless...Masaya. I can't imagine anything greater than her love and son with me. I really don't regret anything, at all." Miroku finished off, and I was about to ask if I could feel the same, but Sango & Kagome's voice called into the night.
"Miroku! Inuyasha! Let's go already!" Sango said running towards Miroku and past me. I could smell a faint fragrance on her and when I followed my nose I found Kagome in front of me. She smelled of roses and of strawberries somehow. Innocent yet womanly.
"Kagome." I whispered and I felt her grab my hand.
"Inuyasha, let's catch up with Miroku and Sango okay?" She pulled lightly on my hand and I followed, not wanting to let go- ever.
"Miroku...if you don't mind me asking, how does she look tonight?" I asked when the two were in the bathroom of the restaurant.
"If you don't mind, I must tell you how Sango looks before I comment on your Kagome." I nodded for him to proceed and he did, excitedly. "Sango is wearing an extravagant dress, glittering every way she moves. It's the color of romance-red. It fits her greatly, so
that I want to-" I had to cut him off right there. "Ahem! Miroku, I do not want to hear of your perverted thoughts. please tell me, how does Kagome look?" I asked quietly.
"She looks like an angel." Miroku simply said. That left a lot to my mind, but I wanted more details.
"How? In what way?"
"She wearing a white elegant dress, sweet and innocent at the same time. Inuyasha, my words can not begin to describe her nearly as much as you can see. The same goes for Sango. No matter how much I try, I can't describe exactly. you have to see for yourself." Miroku said sadly as I imagined what Kagome looked like. Then the two returned back to the table.
"Are you having fun?" I asked as I held her hand in my own.
"Tons." She answered softly.
"Um, can I promise you something?" I asked finally since, the night was almost over.
"Sure." I stopped right there, which I knew was a park, and took both of her hands in mines.
"I promise you Kagome...that I'll love you and only you, for as long as I live and even after- for eternity." I whispered as I felt my face nearing hers. Then softly, our lips touched, and we stayed together for a while then we pulled apart for a breath of air.
"Inuyasha..." Kagome's gentle voice pulled me back to reality. I felt her arms wrap around me. "I love you too, you don't know how long I've waited...how long I would've..." She then rested her head upon my chest as I wrapped my arms around her figure.
"I'll always love you." I mumbled and kissed her head lightly. The two of us stood there, hugging one another, for some time before Miroku and Sango popped up.
"We have to get going you two love birds." Miroku joked and I felt head on my chest and knew that Kagome was blushing.
"Okay then." I replied and held Kagome all the way back home, wondering what she was doing. was she smiling? because I was.
As I got into the futon, I felt someone snuggle into it with me.
"Huh?" I questioned,
my face getting red. "Nani? Inuyasha?" Kagome's playful voice sailed through the quiet of the room.
"What are you doing? Kagome-chan?" I asked sweetly but confused.
"What? Can't I snuggle with my Inu-chan?" She giggled and held onto my right arm and rested her head beside my own.
"Well, okay. Tonight we'll be by each other." I whispered as I kissed her lips lightly and closed my eyes and dreamt of how good it felt. how good I hope it continues to feel. How things were almost near perfection...
A/n: Hi there! Been a long time, very, but I hope I haven't lost any of my fans who reads this fic, onegai, don't say it is so. But I hope you enjoy it, the fic is coming to a close and yes I finally got the two together and finally got Kagome to call Inuyasha Inu-chan, sooo kawaii imagining the two snuggling, eh, no nasty stuff just pure fluff. Hehehe I felt it was time for it. Okay please review and keep reading and again Gomen Nasai for the long wait!!!