Catch Her With A Net

Disclaimer: I own Inuyasha ! Alexa hits me with Sesshomaru action figure Okay, okay I don't u.u

Alexa: walks in

Kirk: What are you doing here ?

Alexa: glares at Kirk What are YOU doing here ?

Kirk: glares at Alexa I asked you first

Miyumi: jump kicks between them HHIIYYAA !

Alexa and Kirk stare at Miyumi

Miyumi: What ?

Alexa: What's on your face ?

Miyumi: Huh ? looks in mirror OMG i FORGOT TO TAKE MY MASQUE OFF ! rushes into the bathroom

Alexa and Kirk roll on the floor laughing

Chapter 16 Complications

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Kagome scrambled out of her window and down the tree. Kneeling before him, she shook him gently.

"Inuyasha ! Get up "

He lay there, motionless. Tears filled her eyes as she shook him harder. "Inuyasha no baka ! Wake up "

A single tear drop landed on his cheek. Brow furrowed, he shifted slightly before opening his eyes. He leapt up, knocking Kagome backwards.

"Oi wench" he called, eyeing her. "Why are you crying "

Kagome sniffed. "Because you fell out of the window and wouldn't wake up "

"Well I'm awake now so you don't need to cry anymore. Come on, lets go back inside."

She clambered onto his back and he leapt into the tree and through her window.

He set her down on the bed and squatted before her. He gently dried her tears with the pad of his thumb before he spoke. "So you're the lonely priestess, ne "

"Hai" she breathed, avoiding his golden gaze.

He gripped her chin, forcing her to look at him. "And the girl that is making your life miserable is Kikyou." She nodded. Or at least, she tried to, since he was still holding her chin. He let go of her chin and softly stroked her cheek. "I'm sorry" he whispered.

"Oh Inuyasha " she sobbed, throwing herself onto him and knocking him onto his butt. "I've missed you so much "

She buried her face into his thick silver hair and cried. He gently stroked her hair, rocking softly. "I've missed you too babe" he replied. He pulled her back and set her on the bed.

"Kagome" he croaked. He rose up onto one knee and took her left hand within both of his. "Kagome" he repeated. "I love you, you already know that you sneaky wench. I . . I never want to lose you again. So will you please, d-do me the honor of marrying me " He reached into his pocket . . and blanched. 'Oh fuck. The ring is gone. It must've fallen out when I fell. Dammit !'

Kagome stared at him. He looked at her, awaiting an answer so he could jump through the window yet again and search for the ring.

"Kagome "

Nothing.

He blushed, embarrassed of her rejection and leapt through the window before she could stop him.

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The Next Week

As Kagome pulled out of her driveway to school, something caught her eye. She threw her car into park and walked to the tree by her window. Tugging down her denim skirt, she picked up the object. She wiped it off on her black sweater turtleneck and looked at it. It was a platinum band with three princess ut diamonds set on it. The middle stone was slightly larger than the other two and it sparkled with brilliance. ''Oh Inuyasha . ." she sighed.

Sango greeted her at school. "So " Kagome was confused. "So what " Sango was practically hopping up and down with excitement. "Did he ask you " she cried. Kagome smiled. "Hai."

Inuyasha was in hell. He had spent his weekend locked in his house and somehow he had managed to drag himself to school. But now he wished he hadn't. Miroku had been sympathetic, but Kikyou would not leave him alone.

"Hey Yashie-babe ! Wanna go to the movies "

"No."

"Wanna come over "

"No."

"Wanna"

"Kikyou I need to speak with Inuyasha. Alone" interjected Miroku.

Kikyou latched onto Inuyasha's arm. "No. We're a couple. Anything you need to say to him, you can say in front of me."

Suddenly she was pushed violently to the side. "Arigato Kikyou, for keeping Inuyasha's arm warm for me."

Kagome.

Inuyasha looked at her, relieved but bewildered. Kikyou glared at her. "Fuck off Higurashi, Inuyasha is mine."

"Oh, didn't he tell you ? Poor Kikyou. Inuyasha and I are engaged" said Kagome, flashing her beautiful engagement ring.

Kikyou's jaw dropped to the floor. It took her five whole minutes to comprehend what Kagome just said. As Kagome began to guide Inuyasha away, she shrieked. "WHAT " She grabbed Kagome by the hair, yanking her back.

"Did you forget our little agreement Higurashi "

Kagome whirled around, backhanding Kikyou with her left hand. The diamonds left three deep cuts across Kikyou's pale cheek and blood slowly started to trickle down.

"Of course not Kikyou" spat Kagome. "But I don't care. I am proud of my son and I have Inuyasha to support me. Fuck off and get a life." She stormed off, dragging Inuyasha and Miroku behind her.

"Miroku, I believe Sango is looking for you."

Miroku took the hint and left, leaving Inuyasha alone with Kagome.

"Kago"

She stepped forward and embraced him, kissing him hungrily. Her tongue requested entrance, which he happily granted. Their tongues raged war, neither of them relenting, only finally pulling away to breathe.

"I'm sorry Inuyasha. I should've answered you on Friday. Sango told me how she and Miroku helped you pick out my ring and how hard you tried to find the right one, dragging them all over town." She smiled. "I would love to marry you" she blushed. "If you'll still have me" she added.

Inuyasha picked her up and spen around, happiness sparkling in his eyes. "I would take you any way I could get you Higurashi" he declared.

She laughed, her heart lighter than ever. "But Inuyasha" she said once he had set her down. "Where did you get the money for this "

He turned away, eyes downcast. "My father died and the legalications just went through recently. I inherited half of his money."

She gently touched his arm. "I'm sorry Inuyasha . ."

"Don't be" he said, turning to her. "He died when I was born. He just had a lot of enemies, that's why it took so long. Everyone trying to stake their claim."

"But still" she pressed.

Inuyasha shook his head, dismissing the subject. He kissed her ring finfer and smiled. "Well wench, we better go. We're late for class."

They threaded their fingers together and walked through the sun-filled halls, the happiest they had ever been.

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"KAORi "

The red-headed woman looked up and smiled upon seeing her guests.

"Auntie Kagome " yelled Hiro, streaking past his adoptive mother.

"Hey squirt " she squealed, sweeping him into her arms. "There's someone I want you to meet."

Inuyasha shyly stepped forward, his eyes hidden beneath his bangs.

"Inuyasha " gasped Hiro, delighted.

Kagome let him down to run to the hanyou. Inuyasha awkwardly picked up the child and carried him towards Kagome and Kaori.

Kagome laughed. "Hiro, this is your Uncle Inuyasha."

Hiro's eyes widened to the size of saucers. "You guys are married "

Kagome looked straight at Kaori as she replied"We're going to get married."

Kaori's eyes went as wide as Hiro's. Then she smiled. "Congratulations darling. Do you have a ring " Kagoe stepped forward to show Kaori her ring. "It's absolutely beautiful " she gasped. "Inuyasha, where did you get the money for this "

"I'm kinda . . rich" he answered, absently kicking at the grass. (A/N: Sound familiar ? Hiro did that in chapter 13. hahah like father like son, ne ?)

Kaori smiled. "Would you like Hiro and Toji to be in the wedding "

Kagome's smile widened. "We would love it."

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"Kagome, I'm nervous" admitted Inuyasha.

"Doushite "

"What if your mom hates me "

Kagome laughed. "Baka, she's not going to hate you."

"What about the rest of your family "

"Anou . . I'm sure Souta will love you. Jii-chan might throw sutras at you though . ."

"NANi "

"Well, you ARE a half demon and he IS a priest" giggled Kagome.

Inuyasha straightened his stance. "We'll see about this."

Kagome slipped her key in the door handle and opened it.

"Mama ! Jii-chan ! Souta " she called. "There's someone I want you to meet "

Footsteps were heard as her family trampled to the door.

"Kagome ! I'm glad you're home" said her mother.

"Yes" agreed Jii-chan. "Come young man."

A tall man Kagome had never seen before stepped forward.

"Kagome" said Jii-chan. "Meet your fiancee . . "