Chapter 11
A Night Alone 2 (still grinning)
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True to her word, Kagome was down stairs in less than 10 minutes, completely dressed in a light purple tank, a pair of jeans, and black sneakers. No make-up though...being a natural beauty she didn't bother, she thought it was silly that most girls her age wouldn't step out of the house without it on. "Ready to go Inuyasha?"
"Just let me get my shoes on..." Inuyasha walked to the front door and grabbed the sandals that were placed in front of it. Walking back to where Kagome was, he sat down on the couch and tugged them onto his feet. Sandals secured he picked his jacket up off the couch and flung it over his shoulder. "Now, I'm ready to go." Kagome smiled at him, grabbing his hand, she dragged him out the door, down the shrine steps and onto the busy streets of Tokyo.
-Miroku, Sango, and Shippo
The three friends sat under a tree to avoid the evening heat. "When's Inuyasha and Kagome gonna get back?" Shippo asked as he crawled into Sango's lap.
"They said that they would be back in about a week, Shippo." Miroku scooted closer. This did not go unnoticed by Sango.
"Keep your distanced, monk."
Miroku smiled at her. "Sango, it hurts that you don't trust me..." Miroku placed his hand on the slayer's lower back.
Sango looked at him, slightly confused, "Miroku...your hand is on my back..."
The monk looked at his hand then turned his gaze back at Sango and smiled sweetly. "Oh...my apologies Sango..." His hand moved lower until it reached the forbidden zone.
"LECHERIS MONK!!!" Miroku nursed the rather large lump on his head.
"You misunderstand Sango dear, there was an insect on you and I was merely removing it. My intentions were pure."
Shippo watching the conversation smirked, "Whatever you say Miroku..."
-Inuyasha and Kagome
"Yum...this is good. What's it called again Kagome?"
The girl stifled a giggle. "It's a hamburger..." She took a sip of her soda. "I'm glad you like this place so much, I come here all the time with my friends." And speaking of Kagome's friends...
"Hey Kagome!!!" Yuri ran over to where the two sat, followed closely by Akuro and Kara.
"What are you guys doing here?" The three girls smiled at Inuyasha and Kagome.
"Oh nothing..." Yuri replied.
"We just came to get a bite to eat." Kara added.
"We had no idea that you guys would be here..." Akuro said quickly.
"Do you guys want to join us?" Kagome smiles at her three friends.
"No...we already ate..."
"Plus we wouldn't want to intrude..." Yuri winked at Kagome, "Have fun you guys..." The three girls walked off.
"Well..." Inuyasha looked at Kagome. "That was interesting..." A blush appeared on Kagome's cheeks.
"You ready to go...?"
"Yeah...let's go watch that movie..."
Inuyasha grabbed his coat as Kagome paid the bill, and the two teens walked off toward the Sunset Shrine. They were quiet for a long time, but it wasn't an uncomfortable silence, it was a soothing one. Kagome glanced at the hanyou walking next to her, 'I really like spending time with him; I mean sometimes he can be an ass, but he has this really sweet side. I can't help but wonder what he was like when he was little, before his mom and dad died. He can't have always been so cold and distant, I bet he was a really sweet little kid...' Kagome had to smile at the though of Inuyasha as a child. 'I bet he was really cute too...just like he is now...wait...where did that come from?' She glanced at him again. 'It's ok...I can admit that I think he's cute, just never let him find out...' A cold breeze cut through her thin shirt, she looked at Inuyasha in his warm looking jacket. 'For once he has the right idea, I wish I brought mine...' Kagome wrapped her arms around herself, trying to keep some warmth inside her. 'How the hell did it get so cold???' She shivered slightly, but didn't say anything to the boy next to her...
Kagome wasn't the only one deep in thought, Inuyasha too was thinking about the person next to him. He glanced at her for the fifth time since they left the restaurant. He loved the way her long, black hair flowed behind her as she walked. 'She's beautiful...she looks so much like Kikyo, but she's so different. Kikyo always seem kinda distant, always wanting me to become human...wanting to change me.' Just then something clicked inside the hanyou's mind, an understanding...'Kikyo wanted me to be something I'm not...but Kagome...she doesn't care if I'm demon or human of a hanyou. It all seems to be the same to her...Kami knows she likes my ears enough...' Inuyasha almost smiled at that thought...
-Flashback
Inuyasha sat in Kagome's living room, waiting for her get out of that god be damned school of hers...'What the hell is taking her so long??? I'll give her a piece of my mind when I see; coming back to her world for a whole week and now being late!!!' The hanyou let out a sigh of frustration, just as the front door opened.
"Hi everyone!!! I'm home!"
"It's about time!!!"
Kagome appeared in the doorway, she didn't seem surprised that he was here. "Sorry Inuyasha, but I can't leave 'til later tonight."
"Why the hell not???" Inuyasha got up and walked to where Kagome was standing. "It's been a week!!! What about the jewel shards??? They're WAY more important then anything you have to do here!!!"
Kagome stayed as calm as possible and said, "I'm sorry, but today is my brother's 9th birthday and I promised that I would be there to his birthday dinner. You're welcome to stay if you want to...I'm sure Sota would love it if you were there..."
"Fine, I'll stay. But after we're going back..."
"Whatever you say, Inuyasha..."
The party was small but enjoyable, even Inuyasha had to admit it was fun. After they said their good-byes Inuyasha and Kagome made their way to the well. "Inuyasha..."
"What?"
"Thanks for coming, it really meant a lot to Sota...and me..."
"Feh, it was no be deal...I only did it to make sure you came back..."
Kagome smiled at him, knowing he didn't mean a word. She saw how much fun he had. She shook her head, still smiling. The girl reached up and rubbed one of the hanyou's ears, surprising him. She felt him tense then relaxed under her touch. Closing his eyes and sighing Inuyasha thought, 'This feels nice...' Suddenly her hand went still. Inuyasha opened his eyes and looked at her, She was smiling at him but there was something in them that he had never seen before in her eyes. It looked so familiar, but the memory was fuzzy like he hadn't seen it in a long time...'Mother...' It hit him like a ton of sits (couldn't resist...lol) his mom, that's they way she use to look at him, her eyes always full of love. 'Why is Kagome looking at me like that? It's not like she loves me or anything, why would she when she knows I love Kikyo...but if I love Kikyo then why do I keep dreaming about Kagome in my arms? Do I love Kagome???' "Kagome..."
That word was the only thing spoken before Kagome leaped down the well, followed closely by Inuyasha...(A/N: This is before the beginning of this story...just wanted to make sure I don't confuse you...)
-End Flashback
Inuyasha actually smiled at that memory...until all the doubts that flooded him then came back to him. 'Life is way too confusing for my liking...' He sighed and glanced at Kagome, she was shivering. Inu took off his coat and handed it to her, "Here, this should keep you warm." He said as he placed the coat over the girl's shoulders.
Kagome looked up and smiled at him, "Thanks Inuyasha. I feel much warmer now..." He looked at her for a moment and gave her a small smile in return...
-Later at Kagome house
The to teens sat on the couch, finally starting to watch the movie. The credits rolled by, neither was really paying attention to them. The movie started, a young girl was singing, "Yo ho...Yo ho a pirates life for me..." A few minutes past, an inflamed ship appeared. Kagome moved a little closer to Inuyasha. The movie rolled on, not a word was spoken between the two on the couch...that is until Kags saw Will Turner..."God...Yuri was right, he is hot!!!"
"WHAT???"
"Calm down Inuyasha...it's not like I'll ever meet him. Besides he's probably just some stuck up rich guy..."
Inuyasha turned to face the TV again, mumbling something about dumb actors. Kagome just shook her head and continued to watch the movie...
-Two hours later
Kagome snuggled closer to Inuyasha as Elizabeth and Will spoke to Elizabeth's father, (This is the part right before Elizabeth and Will kiss) she had moved closer and closer as the final fight scene dragged on. Inuyasha tensed slightly then relaxed. He put his arm around her and drew her closer to him. 'This feels so right, she feels so warn in my arms...' Kagome looked up at him just as he was looking down at her.
"Are you sure this is what you really want, after all he is a blacksmith..." (The movie.)
Their eyes met. Kagome felt her body heat up. She could feel herself moving closer to him; see him moving closer to her. His lips brushed hers and pulled away ever so slightly so his lips hovered over hers. Kagome slowly almost timidly pressed her lips against the hanyou's.
"No...he's a pirate..." (A/N: You guys know what happens next in this movie...hehe)
Inuyasha returned the kiss, wrapping his other arm around the girl. Heat flowed through his body, making him want her more. He felt two arms pulling him closer. Kagome pressed her body against his own as she deepened the kiss. Inuyasha pulled back out of the need to breathe. Kagome opened her eyes and looked at him, she couldn't believe that they had just kissed. She saw a fire in his eyes; she knew that the same fire was in her own. She could see a small smile touch his lips. She touched his cheek rubbing her thumb over his soft skin. Inuyasha sighed; everything felt so right; everything was perfect...nothing could break the spell they were under...lost in each other's eyes...
RING, RING...then again, maybe something could.
Kagome reluctantly pulled away from Inuyasha's embrace to answer the phone. "Hello?"
"Higurashi?"
"Oh...hello Hojo..."
"I just wanted see how you're doing. Do you fell any better?"
"Yea...I feel a lot better, still a little sore, but I'm sure I'll be good-as-knew in no time."
"Glad to hear it! See you in school on Monday! Bye!!!" Kagome hung up the phone. She walked back to where Inuyasha was sitting. She turned off the TV and took the DVD out of the player. She stood up and yawned.
"You should get some sleep...you look really tired..."
"You're right Inuyasha. I'll see you in the morning, ok..."
"Ok...'night Kagome."
"Goodnight Inuyasha..." He watched her as she walked up the stairs and into her room, only after she shut the door did he get up. He moved quietly up the stairs and into the guess bedroom. Lying on the bed he closed his eyes, he could still feel her lips against his, the warmth of her body as it pressed against him. 'It felt so right...' Inuyasha slowly drifted off to sleep, and his thoughts turned into dreams...
The week passed too fast...Inuyasha and Kagome spent every moment of the day together, Kagome didn't have to go to school. They trained during the day. Kagome was learning really fast. Inuyasha was surprised how gifted and quick she was. If he weren't a half-demon she would have had him on the ground on many occasions.
It was time to go back to the feudal era. Even Inuyasha was sorry the week was over, he liked spending time with Kagome one-on-one. They never spoke of the kiss they had shared, nor did they do it again. It seemed that they had unofficially agreed not to speak of it. But neither could stop thinking about it. Neither could forget the heat that had flowed through they're veins, the softness of the other's lips no matter how much they tried, Kagome even found herself dreaming about it.
They said good-bye to Kagome's family and were walking toward the well. Kagome glanced at the hanyou at her side. 'He was so warm. I feel like I could have stayed like that forever. Why did Hojo have to call then??? Couldn't he have called the next day or something??? But it might have been a good thing that he called; what if the kiss led to more? It's not that I don't trust him, it's just that...' Kagome fiddled with the red flower in her hair, the same flower that Inuyasha had given her after her performance when a voice interrupted her thoughts.
"Kagome? Are you alright?"
The girl shook the thoughts out of her and turned her attention to Inuyasha. "Yea...I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?"
Inuyasha stopped walking and turned to face Kagome. "It's just that you've been kinda quiet today. Come to think of it, you've been quieter ever since we..." Inuyasha trailed off, leaving the sentence hanging.
"Inuyasha..." Kagome wasn't sure what to say. All she wanted to do was tell Inuyasha how much she loved him, she had told him before yet she sensed doubt within him. But she feared rejection, and the hurt that would come along with it. Kagome look at Inuyasha and saw confutation in his eyes. She replied the first thing that came to mind, "I'm fine Inuyasha. Nothing's wrong." Smiling she added, "Let's get back. The others will get worried if we'll late."
"You're right, let's go." Inuyasha continued walking toward the well. Kagome stood there for a moment then ran 'til she caught up with Inuyasha. The two stood in front of the well a few moments before jumping into it.
They climbed out of the dark well and into the sunshine. They made their way to the village and into Keade's h hut. Miroku, Sango, and the old miko were sitting around a pot of stew, more than likely their lunch, and were dishing it out when Inuyasha and Kagome walked in.
"HELLO!!! We're back!" Kagome sat beside Sango.
"Hello Kagome, Inuyasha! Glad you guys are back. Shippo was starting to complain..."
"Where is Shippo?" Kagome glanced around the cabin.
"He went for a walk a little while ago." Miroku started to get up. "I'll go find him..."
"No, it's ok Miroku. I'll go get Shippo." Kagome got up and walked toward the door. "I'll be right back." Stepping out of the hut she started walking into Inuyasha's Forest. "Shippo!" She called, "Shippo!"
"Die bitch!!!" A figure hurled a knife at Kagome. Dogging it quickly, Kagome turned to get a better look at her attacker. She was not much older that herself, dressed in baggy, black pants with chains hanging off the side and a blood red tank top covered with an open black sweatshirt. Her light brown hair was pulled into a messy bun, her dark brown eyes glaring angrily at Kagome. Her eyes settled on the flower in the other girl's hair, and if at all possible glared at her with even more hate in her eyes. "How DARE you wear MY creation!!! You son of a BITCH!!!" She lunged at Kagome without warning, slicing out with knives that she had hidden in her sleeves.
"I don't even KNOW you!!! Why the hell are you attacking ME???" Kagome kept dogging not wanting to attack unarmed.
"Don't play innocent with me, asshole!!! You know full well who I am!!!" The girl ducked down and sliced at Kagome's leg, making a deep cut in her thy. Kagome fell to the ground with a yelp of pain; her attacker loomed over her with an evil smile on her face, a knife held in her hand. "Time to die, Kikyo..."
Author's Note: God...you all must hate me. 1: I take so long to update, which I'm really sorry about. And 2: I leave a cliffy. But if you review I promise I'll be quicker with my updates...
Anyway, HUGE ASS thanks to all of my reviewers, the old and the new. I have 67 now. Oh and I wrote a one-shot song-fic a while ago, so if you have the time could you R&R that fic? I only have 6...back to the point...THANKS FOR REVIEWING!!! I really love hearing from you guys!!! And I will update soon!!!
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