Hey everybody! Sorry about this whole delay on the stories thing…yeah…I was moving, and then I had to wait to get my Adelphia internet at my new place, and then there midterms at school…geez. I'm back now. I should be back posting on a regular. As for my co-written story with Killa, there's some sad news about that. Before I moved, I had my chapter nearly finished, but somewhere between my old and new place, I lost it. Sigh…so I gotta write a new one. Thank you for all the reviews that I've got from the last chap. Here's chapter 4.
Chapter 4: Who I Am
Disclaimer: I just bought a 2001 Chevy Impala, but sadly, the Inu and Yu Yu characters didn't come as part of the deal. Guess I don't own them huh? Oh yeah, I do own a copy of the movie, 'The Wiz', but not the actual movie itself or the songs from it. So bite me.
Inuyasha heads downstairs after waking SaDontè for breakfast and sighs. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't forget Kagome. The doorbell rings and he opens it, only to find Kikyo, Kagome's almost twin sister standing there. Inuyasha fakes a smile and lets her in.
Ever since the accident, Inuyasha's been avoiding her as much as possible. It wasn't that he hated her. It was because she looked so much like Kag that it was hard for him just to be around her without hurting.
"Kikyo, what brings you around here so early?"
She gives him a warm smile.
"I've been worried about you Inuyasha. We haven't been speaking like we used to."
"Well things ain't like they used to be."
She looks up the stairs then back to him.
"How is SaDontè fairing?"
"He's doing fine for the moment."
"Have you thought about his future?"
"Of course I have! Why wouldn't I think of my son's future?!"
She smiles again.
"Good Inuyasha, because so have I."
SaDontè comes bounding down the steps.
"Hi Auntie Kikyo!"
He runs over and hugs her legs.
"Good morning little nephew. How are you?"
"I'm hungry."
She laughs.
"SaDontè, breakfast is in the kitchen."
"Okay daddy."
He runs into the kitchen.
"What's this really about Kikyo?"
"Inuyasha, I think you already know what this is about."
"No, why don't you…"
She leans forward and kisses him, but he pushes her back without hesitation.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?!"
"SaDontè needs a mother in his life. Don't you think that I'd be the best choice?"
"Hell no! She was your sister! How can you do this to her?!"
"Inuyasha listen to me. This has to be some sort of a sign. I've always had feelings for you, even before you and Kagome were dating. You were just too blind to see them."
"I've always loved Kagome, and you know that."
"Really now Inuyasha."
"Get outta my house Kikyo!"
He pushes her out the door just as his brother Shesshoumaru raises his finger to ring the bell. He raises an elegant silvery eyebrow at the scene before him.
"You're no longer welcomed here Kikyo you wench! Stay away from us!"
He turns to his older brother and folds his arms over his chest. Shess smirks.
"Problems with visitors little brother?"
"Feh, you could say that."
He turns and walks in the house with Shesshoumaru following holding Rin's hand. Rin was his adopted daughter who was 6. She had long black hair she liked to part off and keep a section of it in a ponytail on the side of her head, big brown eyes, a warm smile and plenty of energy.
"Rin, there's breakfast in the kitchen if you want something to eat. Dontè's in there too."
"Okay Uncle Inuyasha."
She runs off towards the kitchen and soon, both men are greeted by the sound of playful laughter flooding the halls.
"I suspect that the wench Kikyo has been trying to take Kagome's place here in the house and your life as well?"
"I should've known. She was always the type."
"Are you sure you will be capable of watching over Rin while I am gone on business for the weekend? I really do notneed you neglecting my ward little brother."
"She'll be fine."
"If any harm comes to her, I will not hesitate to kill you."
"I said she'll be fine you jerk! Stop threatening me for God's sake!"
Shesshoumaru studies him for a minute before speaking again.
"So tell me Inuyasha, are you still searching for Kagome?"
Inuyasha turns and looks at their wedding picture.
"Everyday of my life."
"Do you think that she even remembers you?"
"I hope she does. If not me, then at least SaDontè."
Two months later, Kurama walks into his house and places his keys on the table sighing. Flipping through the mail, he finds a letter from his younger brother who attended college at Tokyo University. Smiling at the news he got, he looked up at the sound of music coming from somewhere in the rear of his house. Still reading, he walks back into the rec room, where he finds Kari dancing to the music. He watches as her hair flies and her hips sway, never missing a beat. Finally catching himself, he turns and exits the room for the shower.
Kurama leans his head under the shower spray, wetting his long red tresses. His arms stretched out and hands placed on the walls around him, he sighs deeply. No matter how much more he fell in love with Kari, he could never let her know how he felt. It wouldn't be fair to her husband, who could be still looking for her. Even though her memory still hadn't come back, he still tried to jog her thoughts some.
Getting out the shower and dressing in some shorts and a wifebeater, he climbs on his king sized bed to finish his letter from his brother.
"Another letter from your brother?"
Kurama pulls the letter down some and looks at her.
"Yes."
She jumps up on the bed with him.
"So did you get it Kurama?!"
He smirks.
"Please remove your sweaty body from my bed."
She sits on the edge facing him.
"Nope, make me."
Without much effort, he pushes her off the bed with his foot. He chuckles when she hits the floor with an 'oof'. She sits up and looks at him.
"You jerk."
She stands up and puts her hands on her hips.
"Did you get it or not?"
He goes back to his letter.
"Yes, I did."
"Great! Let me hop in the shower, grab us some snacks and I'll be rite back."
He watches her retreating form to the side of his letter and smirks. She was so energetic. Having Kari around was a blessing for the past two months. She cleaned the house, did the shopping, and even had dinner ready by the time he got home everyday. They watched movies together and went out places too. She even convinced him to get a puppy, which they named Mocha. She was like the perfect girlfriend, or rather, wife.
Shaking his head, he continues with his letter for the 5th time. Before he knows it, Kari was settling beside him with candy in one hand, drinks in the other. The fact that she had a serious sweet tooth didn't bother him. What bothered him was the tiny shorts and braless tank she wore. Repositioning himself on the bed, he turns to see she was right in his face.
"What?"
"Where is it?"
"Where's what?"
"The movie!"
He hands her the 'The Wiz' DVD and she happily goes over to pop it in the player. She has to bend down to put it in, and when she does Kurama gets a full view of perfection. Feeling himself harden, he pulls an extra pillow over himself. She sits back down next to him and watches the movie. When Michael Jackson sings, 'You Can't Win', Kari gets up to dance. Kurama watches her and laughs as she sings along.
"You can't win. You can't break even. And you can't get out of the game. People keep sayin', things are gonna change, but they look just like they're staying the same. You get in, way over your head. And you've only got yourself to blame. You can't win, child. You can't break even. And you can't get out of the game.
You can't win. The world keeps movin', and you're standin' far behind. People keep sayin', things'll get better. Just to ease your state of mind. So you lay back, and you smoke that smoke, and you drink your glass of wine."
She turns to him and smiles.
"You can't win, child. No, you can't win. You can't win child. No, you can't win. You can't break even. And you can't get out of the game."
He laughs as she turns back to the TV. She was so alive and happy, even though she wasn't living her true life. She stops in mid-song, holding her head. Kurama looks up at her cautiously.
"Are you alright Kari? Is something wrong?"
"My head."
He catches her before she falls on him and lies her down. He feels her head and checks her pulse.
"Kurama! Oh my Goodness! Help!"
"What is it? I'm here."
"Pause the movie! This is my favorite part!"
Holding her in one arm, he laughs and pauses the movie. She sits up and snuggles up under him. He looks over at her.
"Are you feeling better now?"
"Yeah, I'm fine."
He un-pauses the movie and she sighs.
"Then what's wrong?"
"Do you think I wus truly happy in my life before now?"
"Yes, or else you wouldn't be wearing this."
He touches her ring. Looking at it for awhile, she takes it off and studies it.
"I like my life now. I like it here. I like being here…with you."
He just stares at her. She crawls over and straddles him, tossing his pillow to the side.
"I really like you…and I can tell that you really like me too."
She leans in and kisses him, placing one hand on his cheek, the other one traveling further down. Gasping, he pushes her back and holds her there.
"Kurama, what's wrong?"
"I think you might want to go ta bed now Kari."
Reluctantly getting up, she stands in front of him.
"Kurama, ever since the first time I woke up, you were the first one by my side. Not even my husband. Hell, for all I know, he could've died on that plane too. Whatever it maybe, I know that I love you now. You took me in to help me without even knowing me. You gave me a second chance to live."
"I only did what I thought was right for you Kari."
"Then keep doing what's right for me. Kurama, I love you."
Keeping his eyes diverted from her, she crawls on the bed with him. She kisses his jaw and neck, and then goes back up to his ear. He closes his eyes.
"Don't you love me?"
Turning his face to her slowly, he catches her lips in a hot kiss. He lays her back and continues to kiss her soft body.
"Yes."
The next morning, Kari sits up and winces. It must've been a long time since she's made love for her to hurt this way. Silently slipping out of Kurama's arms, she pulls on his robe and goes down to the kitchen to make him some breakfast. While cooking eggs, she thinks back to last night and smiles. She and Kurama had made love 4 times, and she loved every minute of it. Pulling the whipped cream and fresh strawberries out the fridge for his waffles, she places them on the table.
She sets his place and then turns back to the stove. Strong hands grab her from behind and hold her. Kurama kisses her ear and she giggles.
"Kurama…"
"What's say we stay at home today, yes?"
"And do what?"
With one hand, he pushes everything off the table and onto the floor except the strawberries and cream. He lays her back.
"Each other."
A/N: Sango will be in here later, so I need a vote by a show of hands:
Shess/San or Hiei/San?
