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Chapter 11: Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me
Kagome woke to sun streaming through her bedroom window. Sitting up, she glanced at her bedside clock.
'11:30...'
"Eleven thirty!?"
Throwing back the covers she sprang from her bed.
"Why didn't anybody wake me up?"
She rushed around the room, plucking clothes from various places. Stopping by the window, she glanced down at the yard. Being outside was becoming a more appealing idea by the minute. A slight breeze fluttered the curtains, and she could see how perfect a day it was to go for a walk. She tossed her school uniform on her bed and sauntered down the hall and into the bathroom. She emerged about half an hour later, feeling clean and refreshed. Clad in only a towel, she dried her hair and took a seat in front of her bedroom mirror. Closing her eyes, she began lazily brushing her hair, humming softly to herself.
"It's about time you woke up."
Kagome jumped, opening her eyes. She was startled by the reflection of Inuyasha climbing through her window. She shrieked.
"Inuyasha! You pervert!" Clutching her towel, she grabbed the nearest object and hurled it at him.
"Hey!" Inuyasha easily caught the bottle of perfume in his right hand. "What was that fo-" He was cut off as another bottle came soaring at his face, which he caught in his other hand. "Would you cut that out!? Whoa!" He just managed to duck out of the way as Kagome's brush went hurtling through the window.
Kagome stood shaking with anger as she groped around on her dresser for more ammunition. She flinched as there was a loud crash, followed by a screech.
"Oh no!" She rushed to the window. "Sorry Buyo!" Still hanging halfway outside, she turned toward the half-demon with a scowl. "See what you did?"
Inuyasha blinked in astonishment.
"What I did? What I did!? I wasn't the one throwing things out the window!"
"Well you shouldn't have ducked!"
"Oh yeah! I suppose I should have just let myself get pummeled in the face?"
Kagome huffed, crossing her arms.
"Yes!"
And with that, she shoved him backwards, sending him tumbling to the ground. She slammed the window shut.
Inuyasha was back on his feet in no time flat.
"You stupid wench!" He shook his fist up at the closed window, only to have the curtains drawn, blocking him out entirely. He let out an angry growl, turning and stalking away.
A few moments later the window opened again. Kagome, now fully dressed, leaned out, searching for the hanyou.
"Inuyasha! I'm all done now! Inuyasha? Where'd you go?"
After finding no sign of the half-demon, she shrugged, crossing to her bedroom door to go scrounge up some breakfast. She pulled the door open and let out another shriek.
There in her doorway stood Inuyasha, arms crossed; an angry frown on his face.
"Hello, Kagome."
She placed a hand over her pounding heart.
"Inuyasha! How did you get in?"
"The door was open." He stated simply, his foot tapping impatiently on the floor.
"Oh... Alright. Well, let's get some breakfast then."
Inuyasha blinked; his frown vanished and the tension in the air dissipated.
"Breakfast?"
Kagome slipped past him and began descending the stairway. Without looking back she nodded, laughing quietly as she heard rapid, heavy footsteps clambering down the stairs after her.
Once in the kitchen, Inuyasha insisted that he have ramen for breakfast.
Kagome grudgingly relented, and made some pancakes for herself.
In the midst of clearing the table after their meal, Kagome spotted a note on the counter. Picking it up, she found forty dollars underneath.
Kagome,
We've gone to town and we'll be back around three. Take this money and please pick up some ramen. We seem to be out. Use the rest to take yourself and Inuyasha out. See you soon.
Love Mom
She placed the note back on the counter and pocketed the money. Sneaking upstairs she removed a bundle from her closet and crept back to the kitchen.
"Inuyasha!" She sang.
"Huh?"
He turned from the window to see Kagome standing in the doorway. She was waving some red thing back and forth. Then she grabbed the thing with two hands and held it up for him to see, waving it some more. He quirked an eyebrow, not really sure what it was at first, but then she placed something on her head.
Inuyasha's face blanched, and he was filled with dread.
"No! Not those damn new age rags!"
Kagome huffed, placing her hands on her hips.
"They're not rags! And you have to put them on because we're going to the mall today!"
Inuyasha shook his head violently.
"No way."
"Inuyasha..." Kagome voice lowered into a warning tone and she stepped closer. She pointed to a spot on the floor in front of her. "Come here."
"No!"
"Inuyasha!"
"You'll have to catch me first!" And he started for the door.
"Inuyasha... don't make me do it!"
Inuyasha marched straight to the door, his hand was on the knob...
"SIT BOY!"
Inuyasha got a mouthful of carpet. He rolled over onto his back, spitting out cloth fibers. He looked up to see Kagome looming over him; dreaded clothing in hand.
"NOOOOOO!!!!"
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Several hours later, Inuyasha stood waiting for Kagome... again. She was in yet another store. His feet hurt, his ears were sore, he was hungry and grumpy, and if he heard the words 'Oh this would look so cute on Shippou!' one more time he was gonna freak. He shifted against the cold marble wall as he sensed Kagome approaching from behind him.
"Alright Inuyasha! Come on." She shouldered her newest bag and counted out her money again. She still had about twenty dollars between her allowance and the money from her mother. She smiled and looked up at Inuyasha. "So is there anywhere you want to go?"
Inuyasha snorted and turned away from her.
Kagome sighed.
"Are you still upset about me using the beads? I said I was sorry Inuyasha." She felt her guilt swelling as he pouted, looking very much like a wounded puppy. She made a whining noise. "Come on Inuyasha! Please? I'll buy you some ice cream! Okay?" She didn't get much of a response, but at least he turned to face her again.
Even ice cream didn't make him feel much better. Especially after he gave himself what Kagome called 'brain freeze.' He was still massaging his temples as he waited for her to check out 'one last shop.' He gazed around the cavernous hallway, bored out of his mind. His eyes caught sight of one of those TV things across the way. On the screen was a young man, holding a large bouquet of red flowers. The scene changed to an image of a young woman sitting at a table in a restaurant. The young man walked in from off screen and presented the flowers to the girl, at which time she stood up and promptly flung her arms his neck, giving him a kiss. Inuyasha shook his head, turning his attention back to the door into which Kagome had disappeared. He sighed in relief as he saw her emerging from the store with yet another bag.
"Okay, Inuyasha. We can go now."
"Finally." He huffed.
In silence they started towards the exit. Inuyasha was startled as two girls came stumbling out of a booth they'd been passing; both girls in a fit of laughter. Inuyasha was completely content to pass them off as just another strange human, no different from any other person of this time. He was forced to stop when he felt a small hand close over his wrist. He looked back at Kagome, who had a guilty expression on her face. He groaned.
"Now what?"
She smiled, and promptly dragged him inside of the strange booth. She sat them down on a bench before pressing a couple buttons.
About two minutes later, back outside, they waited as the machine spat out two slips of paper. Kagome gazed down at them and immediately burst into giggles. She handed him one of the sheets.
Six different picture were on the sheet. The first was of him, halfway out of the booth, and Kagome desperately trying to drag him back. The second was a rather distorted picture of half of his face. Apparently he'd been to close and had been fogging up the glass with his breath. The third was of both of them, sitting normally; Kagome with a huge grin on her face, two of her fingers forming a 'V,' poking up from behind his head. The next was of him doing the same to her, although he appeared to be doing it wrong, since his arm seemed to be obstructing her face. The fifth was of both of them making strange faces at the camera. And the last was both of them, Kagome's arms around his neck as she grinned from ear to ear. He was blushing furiously, staring pointedly at the camera. Inuyasha chuckled slightly. Looking up, he watched as a couple strode past them; the boy with his arm around the girls waist. His eyes darted quickly back to the screen he'd been watching earlier. He felt another tug on his wrist and they moved along.
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Kagome sat cross legged on the floor, humming happily as she sorted through her packages: various gifts for her friends back in the feudal era. Inuyasha had disappeared after she'd yelled at him for being nosy. She had one bag she hadn't opened, and she giggled as she looked at it. Inuyasha had been determined to find out what it was. But it was a secret. She'd never tell. It would be too funny when she finally showed him. She stood up and retrieved her backpack from the closet, turning on a light as the sunlight began to dim. After placing each object carefully inside her bag, she sat back and stretched. It was getting late.
"Hey, Kagome..."
Kagome jumped as Inuyasha appeared in the doorway.
"There you are! Where've you been?"
The half-demon shrugged slightly, ignoring her question.
"Kagome, will you come with me?"
"Huh?" Kagome stood up, walking closer to look at him. There was a funny expression on his face. She leaned in closer, and he looked down, averting his gaze. "Come with you where?"
"There's something I have to show you."
Kagome smiled gently, ducking underneath him to look up into his face.
"Alright, let's go."
She walked to the doorway and turned to look back at him. He had an appearance that made it look like he'd expected her to decline. Her smile grew and she held her hand out to him.
"Well... C'mon!"
He started towards her and hesitantly took her hand, pausing again.
Kagome laughed.
"You know, I'm the one who's supposed to be following you."
His eyes widened slightly.
"Oh... yeah..."
He led her out the door and back around to the well. Kagome's curiosity was peaked as he led them back into the feudal era. As they climbed out of the well, he told her to close her eyes. Then he picked her up and sprang into the air. She clung tightly to him at the feeling of weightlessness. A few minutes later, she felt him land. He made no move to set her down, but kept walking, climbing a few steps. One arm left her for a second and she heard a door slide open. He took two steps, turned, and slid the door closed. As he moved further into the building she heard the padding of his feet on wood. At last, he carefully set her on her feet.
"You can open your eyes now."
Kagome did as instructed, blinking confusedly at her surroundings. They were in a small hut; the only objects in the room were two beds and a lamp.
"Where are we?"
Inuyasha moved to a door in the opposite wall, laying a hand on the dark wood.
"I have something I want to give you."
Kagome tilted her head slightly.
"-Give me?"
Without reply, Inuyasha turned and pushed the doors wide open. He flinched slightly as he heard her gasp behind him.
Kagome clasped her hands over her gaping mouth. Slowly she stepped through the doorway and out to the most beautiful meadow she'd ever seen. Flowers of every color and size seemed to be covering an endless expanse. She felt her eyes brimming over with tears as she made a noise that was half a sob, half a laugh. She dropped her hands to her sides and turned to face the half-demon still standing inside the small house.
"Beautiful, Inuyasha! Absolutely incredible! Thank you so much! But... why?"
Inuyasha blushed as he cautiously stepped down off the small porch to stand beside her.
He reached up and brushed the tears from her eyes.
"I saw something on that TV thing you showed me."
Kagome sniffled, her tears subsiding.
"Some guy with red flowers..." He gestured vaguely.
Kagome smiled. He was talking about a commercial for a local florist. She couldn't help herself as she abruptly flung her arms around him.
"Thank you so much, Inuyasha. They're wonderful."
Inuyasha pulled away from her slightly, and peered into her face. He saw her elated smile, and her kind eyes. One emotion was set firmly in the deep cerulean pools. His mind and instinct told him what that emotion was. He pushed all fears aside and took her hands in his.
"Kagome... There's something I've been wanting to tell you for a while now... I..."
Kagome felt her heart pounding. Was he really going to tell her what she'd wanted to hear for so long? Could her deepest wish ever come true?
"Kagome, I... I ah..."
Kagome looked expectantly up at him, a small smile on her face.
"I... I... um... I lo-"
Kagome couldn't help it. She laughed tearfully and threw herself at him again.
"Oh, Inuyasha! I love you too! I love you!"
Inuyasha stood frozen. Had she actually said what he thought she'd said? He embraced her tightly, hiding his face in her hair.
"I love you, Inuyasha." Kagome whispered, her shoulders trembling with her sobs.
Inuyasha held her closer and stroked her hair, but backed away slowly to dry her tears; his golden eyes searching hers as he leaned closer.
Kagome swallowed hard, fighting back the butterflies in her stomach.
The first kiss in which both parties were both willing and able was a bit awkward and clumsy. Inuyasha's aim was a bit off and he ended up kissing her nose instead. They both laughed nervously as Inuyasha gently cradled her face in his hands. He moved forward and their lips brushed softly, quickly, before he pulled back. He carefully watched her expression, which appeared unsure. He nuzzled her cheek in a comforting gesture, and he felt her eyelashes brush his cheek. His intense gaze was lost in her deep blue eyes as he pulled back again.
"Please, don't be scared."
He felt her arms steal their way around his neck.
Her eyes closed for a moment, as if she was steadying herself. Opening them again, she gave him a small, shaky smile.
"I'm not."
Kagome moved hesitantly closer, tensing slightly as his arms wrapped firmly around her waist.
Inuyasha waited patiently as she relaxed in his arms. Finally he tipped her head gently and pressed his lips to hers. His mouth moved soothingly upon her own and she responded as best she knew how, softly kissing him back. She slowly freed her lips, feeling breathless.
"Kagome..." Inuyasha whispered as he pulled back, uncertainty in his voice. "Are you sure it's okay? For us to be like this?"
The raven haired girl hid her face in his broad chest.
"I want this. I want to be with you. I want to stay with you."
Inuyasha combed his fingers through her soft hair, and his eyes closed as he fought to keep his emotions in check.
"You would... stay with me?"
Kagome nodded as she looked up at him again, locking her arms around him.
"Forever."
Inuyasha and Kagome sat in a peaceful silence in the doorway of the small house, holding each other in a gentle embrace.
"Hey, Inuyasha, where are we anyway?"
Kagome rested back against the plain of his chest, twirling a long strand of silver hair lazily around her fingers. She could feel herself rising and falling with the rhythm of his breath. He inhaled deeply and she was pushed forward, just to be dropped backwards again as he let out a loud sigh. She giggled softly to herself.
"We're about a days walk north of Kaede's village. My mother and I used to spend summers here; just the two of us. She used to walk me through the flowers and describe each individual blossom. Then she would let me go and tell me to pick one of each and name them. Her favorite flower was the Daylily."
"Daylily?" Kagome echoed softly. "I love Daylilies!" She exclaimed, meeting his fond smile with on of her own. Kagome settled back again and scanned the meadow for one of the vibrant yellow flowers.
Inuyasha rested his chin on the top of her head. He watched the sun set, his eyes half-lidded with complete contentment. Kagome moved slightly and he lifted his head as she turned to face him. He freed one hand and caught her chin; his expression sought permission.
Kagome slowly tipped her head back; her eyelashes fluttered in a beckoning manner.
Inuyasha closed the distance between them and kissed her softly.
Kagome sighed against his lips, leaning more fully upon him as her hands searched for his. She laced their fingers together and felt him deepen the kiss, his lips firm but cautious against her own. Her heart hammered in her chest, and she felt the need for something more. Feeling bold, she teased his lower lip with her tongue.
Inuyasha gasped, pleasantly surprised as their tongues met. Timid at first, the intimate contact fueled their passion. He pulled his hands free and held her face as the kiss became more intense.
Kagome moved her hands up his chest and around his neck, where one tangled in his hair and the other began to massage his ear.
Inuyasha pulled back abruptly, with an almost inaudible groan.
"Kagome... you have no idea what you're doing to me." He kissed her quickly again. "If you don't want to go any further, you'd better stop right now." He groaned again as, instead of stopping, she started massaging both ears. "I may want to jump you right now, but I refuse to do anything that would hurt you."
Kagome pulled back, dropping her hands to his shoulders and gazing into his eyes. She'd been a bit apprehensive at first, but hearing him say that he'd wait for her made her realize that she'd do anything for him. She smiled and leaned closer to whisper in his ear; until she could feel his warm breath on her cheek.
"I know Inuyasha. But I do want this."
Inuyasha ran his hands down her sides to rest on her hips, feeling her shiver at the sensation. Then he leaned forward and began to kiss her neck, earning him a soft sigh.
"Good." He muttered in between kisses. He carefully moved to lay her down on one of the beds. "I think I might have had some trouble resisting you." He smirked up at her.
Kagome laughed softly, a slight blush tinting her cheeks as his hands slowly disappeared beneath her shirt.
Inuyasha's fingertips danced across her sides and stomach, eliciting soft whimpers from the girl beneath him. He leaned down to press kisses up her body as he lifted her shirt up and off, leaving her even more red than before.
Kagome pushed her shyness aside to wrap her arms around him, helping him shrug out of his own shirt. Once free of the heavy clothing, her hands were free to roam across the hills and valleys of his well toned muscles. She hummed in appreciation as his muscles stretched and compressed with a fluid, catlike grace.
Inuyasha spent a good ten minutes meticulously searching her body, carefully dropping kisses to each bruise and scratch that marred her beautiful skin. He cautiously settled his hands on the waist of her skirt, watching her face as he drew it down over her long, elegant legs. Seeing no sign of protest, he lowered his lips again to kiss a trail down her right thigh.
Kagome jumped slightly as he kissed a sensitive spot on her inner thigh. His lips followed her skirt down her legs, and then he looked up.
Inuyasha gave her a genuine smile as he slipped her shoes and socks off. His eyes seemed to shine with happiness as he grinned, leaning to kiss each one of her toes.
Kagome giggled as a feeling of comforting warmth flooded over her, washing away any doubts that remained. She smiled back as he crawled back over her, leaning on his forearms as he bent down to tease her lips again.
Inuyasha fiddled for a moment with the clasp of her bra. Quickly becoming frustrated, he let her take care of it, and while she was distracted, quickly tugged off her underwear, earning a shocked squeak from Kagome. As she sat there frozen in shock at his boldness, he reached up and finished slipping the last of her clothing from her shoulders.
Kagome automatically moved to cover herself, but was stopped by Inuyasha's hands.
Inuyasha shifted closer and claimed her lips in a searing kiss.
Kagome let out a soft moan and pulled him tighter against her. She easily allowed him entrance to her mouth when he asked and whimpered as he pulled away.
Inuyasha kissed her forehead and stroked her cheek as he gazed down at her.
"Don't be embarrassed. You're so beautiful, Kagome."
Kagome relaxed as his arms moved around her waist and pulled her against his bare chest.
She sighed as he stroked his fingers down over her body.
"I'm only beautiful because you love me."
Inuyasha shook his head as he turned her in his arms. Looking deeply into her eyes he confessed what he had felt for so long.
"No. It's because you are that I love you. Kagome, you're so beautiful, mind, body and soul."
Where he was expecting a tearful smile, he saw a flinch at the word 'soul.' Inuyasha frowned.
"Kagome, I can't believe you would even think about Kikyou at a time like this..."
Kagome hid her face in her hands and shook her head. Her voice was muffled when she finally spoke.
"I know! I'm so sorry, Inuyasha. But I couldn't help it. For so long it was always her, and not me!"
Inuyasha's heart clenched at the agony in her voice.
'She shouldn't be feeling this way. Not with me...'
He gently cradled her chin in his hand, and raised her face to meet his. Realizing that it was just as much his own fault as it was hers.
"Kagome..."
She looked guiltily into his eyes, and was surprised to find him smiling.
"Kagome... the only one I see now... and the only one I ever will... is you."
Kagome felt her heart swell as she heard the unrepressed love in his words. She opened her mouth to apologize, but he continued.
"I love you... because you're beautiful... inside and out."
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Kagome smiled, in a sense of total contentment. She stroked his hair and murmured soft words of comfort.
"I love you..."
She sighed deeply as his arms tightened around her. But when his normally steady form began to shake, she raised his face to look him in the eyes. Tears fell from the gilded orbs, and his jaw was set.
"Inuyasha! What's wrong? You're crying!"
The hanyou dropped his face to her chest again and shook his head.
"You..."
Kagome was startled, if not a little worried.
"Me...?"
Inuyasha let out a whimper, his grip on his emotions faltering.
"I never... thought that anyone... would ever... could ever... love me as unconditionally... as my mother." He paused. "But you do..."
Kagome nodded, and her hands resumed their soothing touches. She could only reply with the utmost confidence.
"I do."
Inuyasha sighed, his body going slack over her. He spoke slowly, as if unsure of what he was saying.
"And I... never thought... I would love anyone... more than I did... Kikyou."
Kagome stopped, startled by the name of the woman who was both her rival and her predecessor.
Inuyasha paused there, raising his head a touch. He kissed the center of her chest, then the hollow of her neck. Then he kissed the velvet skin where her throat met her jaw. Then her lips, a kiss with more feeling then the others. He moved on to her nose, each of her eyes, and finished at her forehead. He then shifted back just enough to gaze into her eyes, and speaking with unwavering certainty.
"But I do."
Woohoo! 21 pages! There we go! My first lemon! I hope it was good! I rewrote it so many times.... I was gonna go nuts! Okay, enough of me talking! I'm gonna start on the next chapter right now so this delay doesn't happen again. Sorry again, don't forget to review! And from now on, and I'm completely serious, if I don't update for a while... email me! harass me! get on my freakin case! I want to know you guys are still there! And it'll help motivate me! See you next time!