Luna: Don't you just love fluff?
Veron: But of course fluff comes with consequences.
Luna: Oh yes…*grins evilly*
Veron: Oh boy…
Disclaimer: *sings "I'm only Sixteen" by No Doubt* I only own this album. Not Inuyasha-Gumi. Just the story ^_^
~*~ Chapter 7: Awkward Silences
Inuyasha opened his eyes sleepily as he felt the car come to a stop. He yawned and looked down, suddenly becoming fully awake as he noticed the sleeping form beside him.
'Kagome…'
He gently tapped her shoulder, trying to avoid her wrath when she awoke. Kagome merely murmured and shrugged his hand away. Inuyasha sighed, before tapping her nose with his finger, his claw grazing her flesh slightly, making her shiver. When she opened her eyes, they were still stormy but clouded in a drowsy stupor and she smiled sexily up at him.
"Inuyasha-Kun…" She whispered his name, breathing heavily and gazing at him longingly. He'd never seen her like this…it both frightened and allured him.
"Kagome?"
The said girl merely smiled and ran her fingertips lovingly over his mouth, giggling as he blushed. His breathing grew heavier as she neared closer, her stormy eyes dark with desire and full of longing as she let her fingertips trace the planes of his face. Inuyasha bit his lip as his blush became darker as she neared closer. Her pink lips merely a few centimeters away from his own, her soft breathes playing on the skin of his mouth. His eyes became half-lidded as she ran her nails delicately over his ears, a tiny smile tugging at her lips as he shivered involuntarily.
The flush on her face that covered her milky skin, her wide emotional ocean gray eyes, her pouty lips…He dared himself to near closer to her, just one more movement and his lips would finally cover her own.
" Inuyasha-Kun…" She whispered heatedly, shutting her eyes and letting her long lashes make shadows upon the flushed skin of her cheeks. Kagome moved her face closer, until he could nearly taste her, when he blinked.
'Inuyasha-Kun?'
With a curse, Inuyasha growled and pushed her away, wondering why his heart cried out as he did so. He was going to marry Kikyo! Not this girl he barely met! What was he thinking? Why was he doing this? What was wrong with him? Why did he feel this way about it? Kikyo was for him, not her. She was just some connection. Part of the job, end of story.
So why did his heart break as her eyes blinked in realization and she gasped? And the crimson color on her face darkened, only from embarrassment, not from want.
" I-I I…I don't know what came over me…" She looked so frightened and embarrassed that she might just scream. Her eyes flickered to his left hand, and the golden band on his ring finger and she gasped. Tears of regret sprung to her eyes and it tugged at his heart.
'Don't cry, Kagome. Please don't…' But he couldn't speak, he was still in shock and his vocal cords were tightening as she bit her lip to keep the tears from spilling forth.
Kagome removed the seatbelt and slid out of the car, looking over her shoulder.
"Gomen Nasai Inuyasha." She said, saying his name like she normally would, before slamming the door behind her and abruptly following the disappearing figures of Sango and Miroku as fast as her legs could carry her.
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The group appeared in the office, sitting in the chairs designated for them in front of Sesshomaru's desk. Kagome sat down, not letting herself gaze at Inuyasha in fear of continuing what had happened earlier. She had lost herself in his eyes, those golden eyes that ensnared her. Made her his slave…Kagome bit down hard on her tongue. She couldn't focus on that. Not now.
The large black leather chair turned to reveal the infamous Sesshomaru she had heard of. His long silver locks drifted down his back, his dark honey eyes analyzing each one of them, the navy blue crescent catching her attention as did the purple stripes on his face and the magenta marks on his eyelids and arms.
" I take it you received the package from Shippo?"
"Hai." They answered, as Kagome stayed silent.
"Good." His emotionless eyes settled on Kagome, and his eyebrow raised, his eyes flickering to his younger half sibling before returning to her.
"So you are the miko I have heard so much about."
"Hai."
"Your name."
"Kagome Higurashi, Sesshomaru-sama." She answered, gauging his reaction as she said this. If the crescent on his forehead was any indication to his lineage…
A humorless smirk crossed his lips for a brief moment as he gazed at Kagome.
" You are an observant one."
Kagome bowed her head demurely as thanks.
" You deserved to be the guardian of the Shikon no Tama."
Kagome choked a gasp and stared wide-eyed at the man. Was that what they were looking for? Using her for? To find the jewel?
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes briefly at the girl's reaction before sending a growl at his brother.
" You never told her what we were seeking?"
" I was going to."
" But not soon enough apparently, little brother." He spoke calmly, although the acid that dripped from his words belied the rage he was feeling, directed at Inuyasha.
" No apparently not." Kagome broke through, glaring pointedly at Inuyasha. " If I wasn't in your debt I would be using my powers on you right now." She said, her voice brutally cold. Kagome was not one who enjoyed being taken for as a fool.
"Kagome-Chan…" Sango whispered about to place a hand on her shoulder when she turned and glowered dangerously at the woman and Miroku.
" And you knew as well. And had the audacity to befriend me for your own uses. You are vile." She whispered, making Sango wince at her words and back away.
Kagome's hard gaze matched Sesshomaru's own steely one.
" You want to know its whereabouts, correct Sesshomaru-sama?"
Sesshomaru nodded.
A humorless laugh escaped Kagome's mouth, totally opposite to her character.
" I haven't even the slightest idea where it went."
"What?"
" When I was sealed, the jewel protected me and itself by changing the hanyou's spell and sending me into an ice cavern. Where we weren't ever to be seen again." Kagome fisted her hands, digging her nails into her palms, relishing in the feeling of the pain and the warm liquid droplets of her blood that was evident.
" When I was unsealed, I could not sense the jewel. And I still can't. Using me was a waste of your precious time."
Sesshomaru regarded her for a moment.
" I see."
Kagome stood, bowing her head, her bangs overshadowing her face.
" But you cannot leave or abandon your promise to us. Things have not gone wrong. You are still to be under the protection of Inuyasha and the others, as well as myself. Also, you will still abide by your word of helping us find Naraku and Kagura. Understood?"
"Hai."
"Very well then. Jakken, take them all to their rooms and order the hotel to ship their belongings here. You will never leave these grounds unless given permission or with one of us. You are in danger now."
" Why?"
" Because you are as legendary as Midoriko herself."
And with that, his frog like servant ushered the tensioned group to their rooms, nearly suffocating in the aura of anger that Kagome was giving off.
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Kagome lie on her bed, staring soullessly at the ceiling. It was all a ruse, the entire thing. The kindness, the clothing, everything from the word go since she had awakened had been a large lie. All so they could grasp the jewel. Again she had been betrayed. Again her heart had been broken. Again she had made herself a slave to her passions…to her fears.
Her fear of being alone.
She picked up a pillow and sat up, hugging it to her chest and burying her face in it.
' I wish you were here with me now…Inu-Kun.'
Her head shot up, wait…Sesshomaru-sama had connections everywhere! Surely, she could find out why he had betrayed…
No.
She would not ask for help. And she would only give it when needed. Twice she'd been burned.
And she was tired of being shy.
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Luna: Kagome is pissed.
Veron: Evidently.
Luna: Now what ever shall she do? *evil grin*
Veron: *sigh*
Kagome: Review. Now. Or else. *narrows eyes*
Luna: HEY! You're supposed to be over THERE! *points to the last scene*
Kagome: *glowers dangerously at Luna*
Luna: Or not…heh heh o.O;;
Veron: Yes…*cough* review!
Luna: 50 reviews! WOOT! Won't update till I get 60 ^.~
~*~ Review Responses ~*~
Ayame-Chan: Hi Tina-Chan! Will you stop begging for Kikyo bashing already? Oi! @.@ I'm the type of Inuyasha fan who has a love-hate relationship with that character. Sometimes, I sympathize with her or I just plain out hate her guts and want to melt her and sell her as facial cream. But thanks for reviewing ^_^
fetchboy84: Huzzah! Another update! And a squid? Ew…it's like making sushi in science class. *eye twitch* Calamari isn't my style though…anyway, thanks for reviewing ^_^
eX driver Liz: Shocking ne? Good to know! And about what happened to them exactly…tis a secret. Shh…*presses index finger to her lips* Ja!
IMPROVED Uber Rei Model 06: Yes, such an unfortunate fate no? Ah yes, the infamous Sess/Kag fics….Don't worry, I recently became addicted to them as well. But only well written ones, not the ones with the cliché summary, of Inuyasha chooses Kikyo and Kagome goes for Sess in revenge or what not. Too boring, and utterly OOC. AU's are my favorite, and the fanart are favorites of mine as well. Now as for me writing one…well, Tina-Chan my friend would MURDER me and never read the story. Since, she is an AVID Inu/Kag shipper. But the idea has crossed my mind on more then one occasion. I might do one sometime in the far future. If you have any good Sess/Kag to recommend to me, please do so ^_^ Thanks for reviewing!
firebird5: LIKE Invader Zim? My friend that is a VAST understatement, I ADORE and LOVE Invader Zim, so much so that I even have met the creator, Jhonen Vasquez himself and have received his autograph and a picture with him! I have a shirt of Gir that says "Somebody needs a hug" and a gir armband, and a gir doll and gir and zim shoelaces and gir folders and a gir beanie! So you could say I like Gir more then Zim. Gaz comes in second ^^ Did you know they're releasing the episodes on DVD in May this year? *grins* AND I'M GONNA BAKE THE CKAE! *cuddles back* Thanks for reviewing!
Super Super Holy Mango: Lol, yes your fic has a very original and entertaining idea. And lol about the kill Naraku thing. And I do hope you enjoyed your three hour bishie massage ^^ Although, I would have picked Tamahome, Sasuke, and Eclipse ^_^
Akeranai: Wow you risked your freedom for me? Aw…*glomps* *glares at Inuyasha and smacks him upside the head with her trusty aluminum baseball bat* AND STOP TEASING YOUR SISTER! *glare* Anyway, that was my first fic, and I always do get those mixed up. Thankies ^^
~*~ Chapter 6 reviews ~*~
IMPROVED Uber Rei Model 06: Well there were no responses because we were going down to eat and my dad was rushing me like anything to get off so we could go and feast! But I made up for it ne? ^_^
Dark Whispers: Yes, it is a rather large setback that Inuyasha is engaged to Kikyo. But like any good Inu/Kag story, it will be dealt with some how ^_^
fetchboy84: Oooh! I love fluff too! Especially cotton candy flavored, blue. Mmm…oh you meant fanfic fluff! Sorry! I like that too, and look I updated!
Ayame-Chan: I may come this Thursday. Not sure yet. And I'm glad you liked the chapter, but I have one thing to ask you. STOP ASKING ME FOR KIKYO BASHING! Gawd o.o….thanks for reviewing ^^
Akeranai: Wow, you got up at 6 am on restriction to read this chapter? *big starry eyes* That's so cool! And nice and sweet and wow! You are so more dedicated then I would be. o.o;; I'd be sleeping!!!! *hugs*
eX Driver Liz: Yes, it will be! But, she's not my favorite character either, more of a love-hate thing. Sometimes I sympathize with her and other times I want to slit her throat and drop her body in a river. Ty for reviewing!
deathsite-zero: Thank you ^^
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