Disclaimer : Inuyasha is not mine. Now excuse me while I go to court, judge's a waiting.
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" GAH ! "
The warm, toasty sheet of cotton that was once wrapped around the sleeping figure, was officially pulled off.
" Get up, " A kind voice said.
The figure, who was clearly annoyed, thrashed around, muffling angrily. " K'gome ? Mngg ! Gibbe bok mai bwankit ! "
The sound of the blinds opening sounded, which caused a bright beam of light to blind the closed eyes of the still-curled-up-in-the-bed hanyou.
When the half demon in bed did not move, a faint sigh was heard, followed by the sound of a window opening, and then the feeling of a huge gust of wind to blow in. " It's already 3 Inuyasha, and you're STILL in bed. Get up, unless you're feeling a little tired today .. "
Immediately, the figure in the bed bolted up. " Who said I was tired, I was just restin' my eyes ! Hmph .. "
" Alright, alright, just get out of bed and get dressed. "
The still groggy half demon muttered some incoherent curses before asking, " Get dressed ? What for ? "
Fortuantely, he didn't see the woman that woke up him up, blush. " Your top .. you have no top. "
" Oh. " The hanyou blushed, quickly grabbing his haori top off the bed post.
Kagome turned around and said before she left, " I'll be downstairs. If you want some ramen just give me a call. "
" Mpmh. 'Kay. " Grunt. " So, " Grunt. " How's the leg ? "
The old woman rubbed her bloodshot eyes, due to the lack of sleep she had last night. " My leg ? Why, nothing's wrong with my .. "
" Not yours. "
Inuyasha's effort to put on his top ceased immediately when he realized what he had asked. His face started to burn, as he winced into his red kimono. He prayed silently that Kagome hadn't heard him, and maybe his grunts had muffled him, but unfortunately, she had heard.
There was a small laugh before, " Oh. Kumiko's you mean ? She's fine, after you helped carry her upstairs. If you hadn't, her leg would've .." Kagome's kind voice dribbled off, before she started talking again. " Inuyasha, were you worried ? "
" NO ! " He answered hastily in his kimono. And just when his blush was starting to go away.
There was a sound of another small laugh, " Well, I will be downstairs. "
SLAM.
Whoa. Inuyasha breathed, as he pulled down his top.
That was awkward.
What had gotten her so weirded out ? Inuyasha pondered as he scratched his nose. Shaking his head and pushing away the strange guilt he was beginning to feel, the half demon strolled out of Souta's old bedroom and sniffed sniffing the pancake-scented air around him.
Huh. What's a pancake ?
He was about to jump down the stairs, eager to see what delicious aroma Kagome was cooking up downstairs when ..
" Hey .. "
Inuyasha whirled around in his battle stance, and blushed when he realized it was just a sleepy looking Kumiko in pink Mashi Maro Pajamas.
Huh. What's a Mashi Maro ?
" G'mornin', " she sighed and rubbed her eyes and walked slowly towards the amused hanyou.
" Why're you up so fast ? YOU'RE still recovering .. "
" I'm FINE. " she retorted with a tinge of annoyance in her voice and strolled up to him, wobbling a bit.
Inuyasha cocked an eyebrow. " AND you're still asleep. Better get back before you knock us both down the stairs again. "
" No, " the girl protested, " YOU were the one who knocked us down last time so be quiet before I REALLY knock you down the stairs. "
" I wanna see you try, " Inuyasha smirked when the girl threw him a look and began walking down the stairs.
The hanyou gave a yelp when she suddenly turned around and grabbed his arm, tugging him harshly. Before he could trip and fall on her, the girl bolted down the stairs, looking back at the trying-to-get-his-balance-again half demon, who was wobbling dangerously on the top of the stairs and laughed.
" Good mornin' grandma. " Kumiko called cheerfully and she plopped down on the table with her elbows on the surface.
The old woman at the stove turned around and smiled wearily, much to Kumiko's surprise. Her grandma was usually a morning person. " Good morning Kumiko. How .. how is your leg ? "
Kumiko grinned back, letting her grandma's strange behavior drop. " It's fine, thanks to Inu what's-his-name. "
" IT'S INU-YA-SHA ! " A strangled voice called from the stairs.
Kumiko giggled, as her grandmother smiled. " Sooo, what's for breakfast ?! "
" Pancakes and bacon. "
" Hmmmm. Do they have that stuff where Inuyasha is from ? Is he even FROM this century ? Cause he was looking awfully freaked out last night when he found out that toilets make so much noise when they get flushed. "
" Why n .. Kumiko. Why were you watching Inuyasha last night ? "
The young girl at the table stiffened, and blushed deeply. Kagome hoped it was because of the hot pancakes warming her up. " Um. No ! He er just passed my room. "
" Oh. " Kagome exhaled, when she realized she had been holding her breath in. Now why was she so edgy today ?
" What's for breakfast ? " Inuyasha's voice floated into the kitchen.
" Nothing now. " The fifteen year old girl replied as she pretended to stand up, as if she had finished eating.
" Huh ?! " the poor hanyou gaped.
" Yeah, see ? My plate's all empty. I ate it alllll up. " Kumiko gave the seething hanyou a innocent smile and batted her eyelashes.
Inuyasha stopped his seething for a moment then rolled his eyes. " Okay YOU, do you think I'm THAT stupid ? Your plate is completely clean ! There wasn't even any food there to begin with ! "
Kumiko scrunched up her nose and sat back down. " You're no fun and yes I thought you were that stupid. "
" GRRR .. ! "
" Alright, alright, settle down you two and eat your breakfast. " the elder woman quickly cut in, bringing two plates of steaming pancakes and bacon in front of them.
" Yeah Inuyasha, eat your breakfast. "
" Stop making me sound like a baby. "
" What, you mean you're not ? "
" GRRR !!! "
Kumiko gave a yelp when Inuyasha suddenly reached over and stole a piece of bacon off her plate, then stuffing it into his mouth, followed by a smug look which sent Kumiko off.
" GRRR ! " Now it was Kumiko's turn.
" Alright, stop it. Kumiko, here .. you get an extra piece. And Inuyasha, stop looking at me like that, you don't get one. "
" Ha ! "
" Aw, who cares about a stupid piece of bay-qen. "
The older woman smiled at the bickering two and walked out of the kitchen and into the living room, slipping out of her apron.
The voices of the younger two faded as Kagome made her way upstairs and into her room, which use to be her mother's. When she was sure the door was locked, she quietly opened her drawer and took out a small velvet pouch. Slipping her hand in, she pulled out an old photo taken from her time.
It held many memories, Kagome thought she would never remember them again. Everyday she would look at it, hoping it would trigger something in her memory, because of the wish. But now, she remembered everything.
There were six people in the photo, two demons, one half demon, and three humans. Everybody looked happy in it, save for the scowling half demon in the middle.
Kagome's heart fluttered as her eyes fell upon the unhappy looking hanyou, with his long silvery white hair, his tall and masculine frame, wrapped by a simple red fire-rat kimono, striking amber orbs and a set of cute and furry dog ears on the top of his scalp. She remembered him well.
Considering he was currently yelling at something downstairs, probably loud enough for the whole neighborhood to hear.
Or rather someone.
Suddenly, Kagome's heart grew very heavy.
She placed the photo at her feet and strolled to the open window, hoping it would clear her mind. Only to see her only granddaughter rushing out in her school uniform and bag, waving carelessly at something behind her with a triumphant smirk on her pretty face.
" COME BACK HERE KUMIKO I'M NOT FINISHED WITH YOU !! " a angry voice sounded below.
" But I am with you ! "The girl gave a laugh as she started to run. " Bye Inuyasha.. see you after school ! Don't miss me too much ! " Kumiko's called she disappeared down the street.
" What the hell .. ? DREAM ON YOU CRAZY OLD .. uh .. YOUNG HAG ! "
" WHO'RE YOU CALLING A HAG ?! "
Inuyasha .. Kagome thought wearily, as a smile graced her tired features. She stepped away from the window, closing it.
You haven't changed a bit. The elderly woman thought with amusement in her eyes. You haven't changed one bit.
A thought occurred to her, and the sparkle in her eyes, instantly faded. But you have, with your feelings around me .. haven't you ?
She remembered the day he was pierced by Kikyou's arrow for the second time, how devastated she was, how even more devastated she was when she found out the Inuyasha loved her, and that he could never be awaken again. Or so she thought.
Kumiko had set him free, and when she had went to the well to see what all the racket was about, she saw that he was alive.
And in the arms of her granddaughter.
Kagome winced. There was something she was detecting between the two, that she rather not think about. Thankfully, she hadn't really given much thought about it, until now.
When Inuyasha and Kumiko were together or near each other, they would do nothing but argue. And when Kagome showed up, they would both blush. Though it's only been a day or so, the two really were getting inseparable. They would mention each other occasionally, even when the other was not present. When Kagome questioned why, they would become very weird.
Kagome froze.
A thought had struck her, a terrible thought.
Is it possible that .. Kagome's mind began to whirl. Did they really .. were they .. are they ..
The woman swallowed.
Have Inuyasha and Kumiko fallen for each other ?
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A/N : I was going to say ' Have they fallen in love with each other ? ' but then I thought that was too rash. Anyways, SORRY FOR THE LATE UPDATE ! Credits to Red-Rain69 for proofreading.