Disclaimers: I do not own Inu-Yasha
Chapter Five: Footie Pajamas Friday
Kagome stormed into her house, angry beyond belief. She kicked her shoes off and against the wall.
"Kagome is that you?" Mrs. Higurashi called out from the kitchen.
"Yes mom," Kagome said in a rather cold tone.
"Can you come over here for a minute dear?" Kagome just groaned as she stalked into the kitchen. "Dear, I want you to take this next door to Inu-Yasha," Mrs. Higurashi commanded, holding out an envelope.
"What if I don't want to mom?" Kagome snapped, her face twisting in anger.
"What if I tell you that you don't have a choice?" Mrs. Higurashi shot an eyebrow up in curiosity.
"I'd say go screw yourself," Kagome muttered under her breath.
"Excuse me?" Mrs. Higurashi leaned forward and cupped her ears in a manner to hear better. But she heard the first time what she said.
"That… um… I'll be taking that to Inu-Yasha!" Kagome exclaimed, grabbing the paper and rushing out of the kitchen.
Haruka just smiled to herself as she heard the closing of the front door.
"What do you want?" Inu-Yasha's gruff voice met her.
"Mom wanted me to give this to you," Kagome responded, pushing up the envelope into his hands.
Inu-Yasha looked at the envelope strangely and then suspiciously at Kagome.
"Thanks," Inu-Yasha said in an unsure tone. Then he turned and was about to shut the door when déjà vu hit him and Kagome stopped the door with her foot. "What?" Inu-Yasha asked in an irritated voice.
"Aren't you going to open it?" Kagome asked, curious as to what her mom wrote.
"Why should I?" Inu-Yasha was confused until something dawned on him. "You don't know what's in it, do you?" Inu-Yasha smirked. The blush that tinted Kagome's cheeks confirmed his thoughts. "Well I've got to go Kagome, bye." And like the day before, Inu-Yasha closed the door on her.
"Jerk!" Kagome yelled, before storming off. She stopped when she heard her name. She turned around to see Inu-Yasha at his door. "What do you want?!" She snarled.
"I just want to remind you that you owe me a new shirt," he said with a smug look before once again returning to the comfort of his home.
"Ah! Why me?!" Kagome whined, throwing her arms up into the air.
Once again that day, Kagome stormed into the house, slamming the front door hard behind her. Not bothering to call out to anyone she stomped up the stairs. She closed the door to her room so hard that the walls shook. Kagome, not caring that her mom told her thousands of times not to do this, leapt onto the bed. She dove her head into her pillow and started screaming like a banshee.
"That jerk! Doesn't know how to be nice! Why do I even bother?!" Came her muffled screams. "All he cares about is his stupid shirt!" She yelled, thinking back to after school when she had to walk home with Inu-Yasha.
"Put me down!" Kagome hollered. Inu-Yasha practically dropped her legs as he moved his hands to cover his ears.
"God damn woman! I'm standing right behind you! You didn't have to yell so damn loud!" He yelled into her ears, his still throbbing.
"Gosh Puppy! I'm standing right in front of you! You didn't have to yell so loud!" Kagome mocked him, covering her own ears.
"Why you…" Inu-Yasha started, flexing his hands.
"Inu-Yasha, can we go home?" Kagome half-whined. "The sooner we go the sooner I can get away from you."
"Really, and if I want to stay this way," he cooed into her ear, wrapping his arms around her shoulders.
Kagome stiffened the first time she felt his breath on her ear. 'What is he thinking?!' She screamed in her mind.
"Don't you like it like this," his lips brushing against her cheek. His hands sliding down her shoulders and arms.
'Got to stop this.' Kagome thought frantically. So she did the only thing that came to mind… she kicked him.
"Ow bitch!" Inu-Yasha shouted as he grabbed his aching shin. The sudden unbalance though had Inu-Yasha falling backwards.
"What are you doing?" Kagome shouted, as she wailed her arms and leaned forward. But Inu-Yasha's weight was too much for her as they both fell backwards. "Got to remember not to do that," Kagome muttered, running a hand through her hair.
"Think before you act," Inu-Yasha growled, as he struggled to get up with Kagome.
"Shut up, and start walking. You're one to talk about thinking before acting," she muttered. "I want to get home before dinner," she said. Kagome said the magic word, the mere mention of missing a meal set Inu-Yasha off.
Inu-Yasha effortlessly jumped up, even with Kagome. He moved to pick Kagome's legs up again; wanting to get home as soon as possible.
"Don't," Kagome growled in a warning tone. "It was bad enough that I let you do that in school, but you better think twice if you think I'm going to let you do that in public."
"School is public," Inu-Yasha said sarcastically.
"You know what I mean idiot," Kagome retorted, struggling to move forward.
"Do I?" Inu-Yasha quirked a brow up as he complied with walking. "Does it embarrass you Kagome?"
"Just shut up." Kagome crossed her arms as she tensed a bit.
'I'm glad it bothers you.' Inu-Yasha smirked. 'This will teach you to ruin my shirt bitch.' Inu-Yasha laughed inwardly as a thought hit him.
"What the hell are you doing?!" Kagome nearly screamed, but stopped herself, seeing where she was. Inu-Yasha had snaked his arms around Kagome's waist. "Retract your tentacles or they won't be attached to your body anymore."
"Such harsh words coming out of your mouth Kagome," Inu-Yasha whispered into her ear.
"Again, I ask, what the hell are you doing?" Kagome was trying desperately to keep her blush under control.
"I'm walking home, how 'bout you?" He asked in a husky tone. Resting is chin on her shoulder so that his lips were near the crook of her neck.
'Ready to kill a jackass!' She thought angrily. "I'm doing the same… but could you please remove your hands, or I'll help you," Kagome's hand itching to smack.
"But remember what happened the last time you tried to 'help' me?"
Kagome groaned, not wanting to be in that compromising position in front of neighbors. So the two just continued the walk home with a grumbling Kagome and content Inu-Yasha.
"Ah, to be young and in love," a young lady commented to what appeared to be her husband.
Kagome blushed, and made a note to herself to kill Inu-Yasha.
The two continued on their way, and thankfully nearing their respectful homes. Soon both Kagome and Inu-Yasha were groaning seeing the Nosy Twins up ahead and right in front of the way to their houses. The Nosy Twins were old hags that had an opinion on everything and it was never good.
"My goodness Satsuki, don't children these days have any modesty?" Satsune said to her sister.
"I know Satsune, they might as well walk around in their birthday suits," Satsuki scoffed as the two walked past them.
Kagome's face turned an even deeper crimson color and made sure she remembered her note to kill Inu-Yasha… to kill him slowly and painfully.
Kagome broke out of her reverie as they began to climb up Inu-Yasha's steps that led to his house. It still baffled Kagome as to why her and Inu-Yasha's were the only houses that had so many steps.
"Um Inu-Yasha… my house is that way," Kagome commented, pointing a finger to the set of steps next door.
"Duh Kagome, I think I would know that by now, I've known you since the diaper era," Inu-Yasha smirked. "But only way to get apart is to ruin the shirts or for one of us to remove our shirt. Now Kagome, I wouldn't mind watching you undress if you want," Inu-Yasha said in a husky tone.
"You'd like that, wouldn't you pervert?" Kagome huffed.
"If you say so. Just move it and unlock the damn door," Inu-Yasha commanded, handing his house keys to her.
"Yes master," Kagome mocked, taking hold of the keys and quickly unlocking the door.
The two quickly scrambled into the house. Inu-Yasha once again lifted Kagome's legs up, except this time he had one hand under her legs and the other clamped over her mouth to prevent any arguments. He sprinted up the stairs and into his room.
Inu-Yasha's room was that of any other teenage boy. It was messy and didn't show much personality. The room had black walls and soft red carpeting. It consisted of a fairly large bed, a desk, a closet, dresser, night table, bookcase, and clothes scattered everywhere.
"When was the last time you cleaned your room? The Ice Age?" Kagome scoffed, crossing her arms.
"Hey my room is cleaned," Inu-Yasha said, throwing his backpack onto the unmade bed.
"Yeah right. Where's your computer?" Kagome asked, eyeing the room carefully.
Inu-Yasha made them walk towards the desk, where he then removed a shirt. He revealed his computer.
"My god Inu-Yasha," Kagome said, rolling her eyes. 'Typical…' She thought.
"Kagome, just shut up," Inu-Yasha commanded.
Kagome was about to snap at him, telling him she didn't have to listen to what he said. But she stopped short upon feeling some strange movements from behind her.
"Inu-Yasha what in the name of everything holy are you doing back there… playing with yourself?" Kagome questioned, half of her wanting to know, the other scared to death.
"I don't know Kagome, why the hell did I invite you into my room?" Inu-Yasha's muffled reply came.
"So you can lavish me with kisses and have me scream your name out like a good whore," Kagome answered sarcastically.
"You wish," Inu-Yasha laughed, walking in front of her.
"Why would I waste a wish… on… you?" Kagome's voice trailed off as she realized where Inu-Yasha was. "What the… How did you get… Never mind!" She shouted, noticing his bare muscular chest. "Put a damn shirt on Inu-Yasha!" Kagome demanded as Inu-Yasha's smirking form made his way over to his closet.
"Why should I listen to you?" Inu-Yasha asked curiously. "This is my house and room. So I think I'll keep my shirt off," Inu-Yasha laughed, watching Kagome trying to hide her beet red face.
"Whatever… I'm going now… no reason to stick around here," she muttered, making her way to the door. "Don't worry, I'll show my own way out," Kagome said, waving a hand behind her back.
"Stop!" Inu-Yasha commanded, looking at his red shirt hanging off her back. Kagome turned and gave him a confused look. "What about my shirt?"
"What about it?" Kagome snapped. Arching an eyebrow and crossing her arms.
"You ruined my favorite shirt," Inu-Yasha commented in a tone like she was missing the obvious.
"Yeah right Inu-Yasha, I got you this shirt last year when I dragged you on one of my shopping sprees," Kagome said in a voice that was trying to hid amusement.
"So, I still like that shirt," Inu-Yasha commented.
"Fine! I'll buy you a new damn shirt!" Kagome screamed. 'How is it that he can always get me so riled up?' Kagome thought to herself.
"You better," Inu-Yasha's tone showed that he wasn't joking.
"Whatever….though it was your own fault," she muttered, turning to leave.
"What! You're the one who put the glue in my locker!"
"That jerk!" Kagome's scream was once again muffled by her pillow. Her and Inu-Yasha had that argument all afternoon and in the end it was her that owed the shirt.
"I'll make him pay," Kagome muttered, while throwing a glare at Inu-Yasha's 'smiling' form in the picture on her desk.
"Kagome!" Inu-Yasha's small form yelled as loud as his vocal chords allowed. He leapt down the hill, praying that Kagome was okay after watching her petite form come to a stop. To say he was scared was an understatement, he was downright terrified. "Kagome! Kagome!" He shouted again as he gently lifted up her body.
"Heh, boo," he heard her whisper before she slumped in his arms. Inu-Yasha looked frantically at her un-conscience body.
"KAGOME!" He shouted a bone-chilling scream. He shook her, hoping that would wake her up.
"Inu-Yasha, is Kagome okay?" Kikyou asked breathlessly as she finally made it to them.
"I… I don't know," Inu-Yasha stuttered.
"What should we do Inu-Yasha?" Kikyou was scared, Inu-Yasha could feel it.
"Call 911," Inu-Yasha commanded, finally getting his wits back. He was glad that he remembered what Sesshomaru told him to do if something bad happened.
"Got it!" Kikyou shouted, having one of her rare moments of showing what she felt. Kikyou began to run off, but stopped short. "Um… Inu-Yasha?" She said in an unsure tone, turning back around to face him.
"What?!" Inu-Yasha asked in an exasperated tone. He turned and gave her an annoyed look.
"What's the number to 911?" She asked meekly. Inu-Yasha fell to the ground in surprise.
"I thought you knew!" He shouted getting up.
"No… but you should, you told me to call them," Kikyou pointed out.
"Well I don't… what should we do?" Inu-Yasha grumbled. 'Stupid Sesshomaru, forgot to tell me the number to 911.' Inu-Yasha thought angrily.
"Let's take her to Mrs. Higurashi," Kikyou suggested.
"That's a great idea!" The young boy shouted, as he picked up Kagome and began running, leaving behind Kikyou. "Please be okay… please be okay…" Inu-Yasha kept whispering over and over, some tears welling up in his eyes. "Mrs. Higurashi! Mrs. Higurashi!" Inu-Yasha shouted as he ran up the steps to the shrine.
"What is it Inu-Yasha?" Haruka asked, rushing out of the house. She had a feeling something was wrong by the sound of his voice, but it was confirmed when she saw the tears flowing down his cheeks. "Inu-Yasha," she whispered in a small voice. She froze on the spot and fainted seeing her un-conscience daughter in his arms.
"Mrs. Higurashi wake up… Mrs. Higurashi… oh mans! What am I suppose to do with two sleeping humans?!" He whined, jumping up and down next to her sleeping form.
"Inu-Yasha! Where's Mrs. Higurashi?!" Kikyou asked as she made her way up the final steps. But before Inu-Yasha could reply, Haruka slowly made her way to a sitting position, rubbing her aching head.
"Bad dream," Haruka muttered. "I saw a hysterical, crying Inu-Yasha carrying my hurt baby."
"Um… Mrs. Higurashi," Kikyou said in an unsure voice from beside Inu-Yasha.
"Oh, I didn't know you were here Kikyou dear," Haruka said softly, looking at her direction. She near fainted again. "My god! What happened?!" She screamed, rushing to grab her baby. "Did you call 911?" She questioned, looking frantically at them.
"We were going to, but we didn't know the number," Kikyou explained meekly.
"IT'S 9-1-1!" Haruka screamed, running off to get the phone.
"Oh, so that's why it's called 911," Kikyou mused, placing a thoughtful finger to her chin.
"Makes sense," Inu-Yasha shrugged.
"Ah! Help!" A voice screamed. "HELP!"
Inu-Yasha shot to an upright position, as the scream kept ringing in his head.
"Man, I should lay off the ramen before bed," Inu-Yasha muttered, rubbing his temples. He shot a look at his clock and shook his head. "Three in the morning… and I can't go back to sleep… probably hear that banshee again," he muttered. He took a glance out his window and his eyes locked on Kagome's window. "Oh yeah," he laughed.
He got a wicked grin on his face as he rubbed his hands together maniacally. Inu-Yasha pulled the covers back and crawled out of his bed. He crept to his closet and quietly rummaged through it; intent on finding something particular.
"Ah-ha!" Inu-Yasha quietly exclaimed as he pulled a box out. "I'll get you my Jewelly, I'll get you," he promised, making his way to his window. He slid it open and jumped onto the sill then down to the ground. Inu-Yasha took quick glances around his surroundings and nodded his head before taking his dash across the two lawns and coming to a halt before Kagome's. "You'll wish you never messed with me Jewelly," he vowed, leaping up with the agility of a cat.
"I'll protect you Kagome. Don't worry, I'll protect you always." The voice rang out.
"Who are you? Please tell me who you are," Kagome pleaded, looking around the darkness.
She got no reply, but instead she had read befall her everywhere.
"Eep!" Kagome squealed as she fell from the bed. She sat up and rubbed her aching head. "That was different," she muttered, looking up at her alarm clock. "Five o'clock… five o'clock… five o'clock…" She kept repeating over and over until it finally sank in. "Might as well get ready for school," she grumbled, leaving for the bathroom.
After taking a shower, Kagome walked back in, clad only in her towel while she wrapped her hair in another towel. She kicked the door closed and flipped the light on.
"What should I wear," she mused, pulling her closet door open. "What the…" Kagome began, seeing her closet empty. She moved to her dresser and pulled the bottom drawer out, only to find it was empty also. Kagome frantically opened more drawers. "No, this can't be happening to me," she whined, realizing what was going on. She threw open her last drawer and her body was itching to pummel Inu-Yasha. "YOU STUPID PERVERT! YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO STEAL MY UNDERGARMETNS! I'LL KILL YOU INU-YASHA!" She declared. If she had been looking beneath her window, she would have seen the smirking half-demon who was trying to contain his laughter.
"Kagome, honey, what's wrong?" Haruka's tired voice came from the other side of the door.
"Nothing mom, sorry, I just… um… couldn't believe my eyes," Kagome said with a weak laugh.
"Okay honey, if you're sure. If you're looking for your homework, I brought it to your desk. If you need anything just call me sweetie!"
"Okay mom!" Kagome called back. She let out an exasperated sigh once she heard the receding footsteps of her mother. "Look on the desk she says," Kagome mocked in a prissy voice, contorting her face so that her nose was scrunched up, her brows furrowed, eyes crossed, and one side of her lip raised higher than the other. 'I'm not looking for homework.'
Just to humor her mother, Kagome took as glance at her desk. Kagome did a double take, and her jaw literally fell. There on her desk was a plain white rectangular box. She glided across the room and a tentative hand reached out to it. Her fingertips were mere inches from the top, but she withdrew her hand before touching it.
'What am I afraid of?!' She thought, giving herself a mental slap for being stupid. 'It's just a box that could either make my day or break it… and unless I want to go to school in my birthday suit, I'll open this damn box.' Kagome resolved, and with newfound confidence, Kagome's arms shot out and took hold of the box.
Kagome balanced the box in one hand and before anyone could blink, with her other hand she flipped the lid off. She carefully peeled back the tissue paper and her eye began to twitch.
"Why… that… stupid… idiot!" Kagome grounded out through gritted teeth. "He can't seriously believe that I'll wear that!" Kagome shouted in a disgusted tone, pointing a finger at the outfit, looking at it like it was slimy slug.
Kagome pulled the pink 'thing' out to get a better look. It looked like a costume, but Kagome could tell it was pajamas… plus, it didn't hurt that the tag said Soft and Light Sleepwear. The outfit was a light pink tinge, with a big oval white spot on the front in the middle. The long leggings went down to form bit white paw-like feet. What really topped off the outfit were the hood with bunny ears and the cottontail on the bottom.
"Cute… real cute Puppy," Kagome sneered, looking towards Inu-Yasha's house.
She looked around the room and her bare closet and drawers, to her bed, her desk, the pair of scissors on her desk, and finally back to the outfit. Kagome then stared curiously for a while before stealing another glance to the scissors. Kagome began laughing maniacally as a plan formed in her mind.
"Mom!" She shouted out, running to the door. "Mom!" She called into the hall, ignoring the fact that her little brother and grandfather were still asleep.
"What is it honey?" Haruka's voice called back, voice void of any sleepiness.
"Where's the black dye?" Kagome yelled back.
"I believe in the laundry room… would you like me to bring it up?" Haruka's tone held questing in it.
"Yes please!" Kagome said giddily, closing the door. She rushed to the desk and snatched up the scissors. She then slowly advanced on the discarded pajamas on the floor. "If you want me to wear the pajamas Inu-Yasha, then I'll wear the pajamas my Puppy."
A/N: Thank you all reviewers. I was so glad to hear that you guys liked my story, because I was worried about how strange it might have sounded. Oh, well, I'm just glad that people want more. It was fun reading those reviews and I want to thank all the reviewers, because that was the most reviews I ever got on the first chapter. Well, I'll try to update faster now that I know the story is liked. Sayonara. Oh and thanks for telling me what author alert is! Please lend me your ideas for this story… PLEASE! Ja ne!