Author's Note: YES THE LONG AWAITED Fourth chapter. WOW! I get shivers
just talking about it. Oh in the last chapter I said something about
the Italic words forget it I didn't realize fanfic doesn't allow
italicized words. Oh I changed this story so it slows down and gets
into the relationship between Kagome and Inuyasha. Because some people
complained Because I am writer's blocked on this story so I figure what
the heck maybe I'll get out of that I want to...I think that's a pretty
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"How did you know my name is Inu or Inuyasha whatever you prefer?" Repeated Inu waiting attentively. "I didn't." Kagome spluttered. "I saw you and I saw the dog I'm keeping or was keeping." Kagome looked down at her feet wrapped in feelings of guilt and sadness feeling bad that she let the dog out. "Anyways, the dog name is Inuyasha and you reminded me of him." She stated lamely.
"Are you a miko?" Inuyasha questioned with a sudden intensity.
"I don't know. I might be." Admitted Kagome. "It runs in my family a several great ancestor was one that is where Kikyou got her name. Her parents wanted her to be one but it's not something you can just learn you have to be born with it." How could I tell him that? I barely know him, but it seems like I have known him forever. How can I be this comfortable with a stranger? How does he know about mikos?
"Kagome...I am the dog." Inuyasha said so suddenly it struck Kagome dumb. "The only way you could have connected me to the dog subconsciously is if you are a miko."
"What?!" Kagome squealed. "Wait you are telling me I'm a miko and that you turn into a dog!" Kagome taking a deep breath pause then in a calmer voice said "What does that make you?"
"I am a hanyou." Inuyasha said directly and simply. "A half demon?" Kagome said wonderingly.
"Are you putting me on? Is this some sort of joke?"
"No." Inuyasha replied, keeping his face passive hoping against hope that she was a miko, and not a regular human. He also included upon that thought that she would scream, cry, or do anything remotely like that. He hated girls who did that.
She didn't cry or scream, and he thanked her slightly for not murdering his sensitive ears. She looked fragile as if she was tempted to fall. Inuyasha moved forward ready to catch her if she did. She just stood there looking as if even the tiniest wind blew it would blow her down, but she stood there perfectly still with a half shocked half thoughtful expression on her face. Just as Inuyasha was about to say something to break to intense silence she spoke.
"What do we do now?" She asked calmly her eyes closed.
Inuyasha stared at her in awe. The only other person that knew was Miroku and even he had been slightly abashed at the news. It's like she's known me forever. How can she be this accepting I wonder if there's a catch to her? If something looks too good then it probably is right?
"I don't know...do you want to go somewhere in particular?" Inuyasha replied.
"No, she doesn't!" Kouga yelled at Inuyasha.
"Look I already beat you up I'm not doing it again." Inuyasha said.
"Then just stand there and watch." Kouga growled.
"Hanyou you are suppose to be with me." Kikyou whinnied.
"I never wanted to come on this date the only reason I did was because of Kagome.
" Inuyasha declared exasperatedly at Kikyou.
"SHE'S MY WOMAN!" Kouga roared and tried to tackle Inuyasha, but he was too quick.
"NO, I'm not!" Kagome screamed with the same intensity as Kouga. "If you would get your head out of your ass you would realize this!"
"He just put a spell on you Kagome! No matter I will defeat this boy." Kouga said with confidence.
"Oh my God how dumb can you be?" Kagome asked rhetorically. "Inuyasha let's leave before this idiot hurts himself by trying to think."
"You are not going anywhere with my boyfriend." Kikyou screamed.
"Oh yes she is. Stand aside Kikyou." Inuyasha said in a low dangerous tone.
"She is not." Kouga yelled determinedly.
"When did you make my decisions for me?!" Kagome demanded.
"When you became MY WOMAN!" Kouga said in a softer voice edging towards anger again.
Right then Inuyasha picked up Kagome and started running straight towards the only place he knew well his dorm.
She gently put her head down on his chest and could hear his heart beat a quickened pace because of running, but a soothing pulse none the less. She fell asleep in him arms to the sound of his heartbeat while he carried her. He could smell her scent. She's going to drive me crazy I know it. The scent of her is so pure. Can I fall for a girl? I thought I had given up those thoughts years ago.
He arrived at the dorm with her still in his arms trying very hard not to wake her and open the door. His attempts did not fail as he carried her into the living area then to the bedroom. Inuyasha gently tried to place her in his bed, so he could go sleep on the couch.
Although he was trying to leave her in the bed, she clung steadfast to him and would not let go. He barely touched her tightened fingers when she awoke.
"Where am I?" Kagome muttered sleepily.
"In my room I couldn't get into yours." Inuyasha whispered although knowing all too well that he hadn't even exerted effort at seeing if Sango was home. I didn't even try to knock on Sango's door. I didn't want Kagome to go away, for if she when away then I would get to smell her. Inuyasha thought silently.
"Oh...ok." Kagome replied still in the drift of sleep.
She once again fell asleep in his arms.
Feh! I have a hard enough time with her in the room...my room without her falling asleep on me forcing me to sleep with her. She provided me with no other choice though. He thought boarding on Miroku kind of thoughts but decided to lock them up and climbed and placed Kagome and himself into the bed. He transformed into the dog form to prevent any Miroku ideas trickle into his brain and fell asleep facing Kagome with her arms still around him.
Next morning: Kagome awoke to her arms surrounding Inuyasha's neck, and his head right next to hers, their lips almost touching. His eyes that were closed opened quickly when he heard her heartbeat and breathing accelerate. They stayed lock in that position what seemed like forever until Kagome whispered "Hi."
"Uh...hi" Inuyasha replied softly back, neither of them really wanting to break out of the embrace. Damn how did this happen? I thought I transformed into my dog form. Inuyasha thought miserably.
"Umm...what am I doing here?" Kagome asked.
"I didn't want to disturb your roommate." Inuyasha said even to him it sounded lame.
"Oh..." Kagome replied thinking. "I meant more as in your bed." Kagome at hearing her own words blushed.
"You wouldn't let me go." Inuyasha said trying very hard to resist the red creeping into his cheeks.
"I hate to ask this but did we...um...could we have?" Kagome asked almost coyly but at the same time confused.
"Oh no I haven't made you my mate yet." Inuyasha said then thinking about his words his resist against the blush dissolved.
"Yet?" Kagome questioned wonderingly hopeful.
"Yeah, yet" Inuyasha replied gaining confidence. "Would you like to be?" Inuyasha asked intrigued.
"Maybe let's start with a dating relationship first though." Kagome said ending the conversation.
Later that morning: Kagome and Sango are at a coffee place in the college.
Sango and Kagome sat down on opposite sides of each other when Inuyasha and Miroku come into the coffee shop and spot them. Miroku sat down next to Sango who was not looking too pleased. While Inuyasha sat down next to Kagome who was beaming.
"Hey how did your double date go?" Asked Sango while being distracted by Miroku whose hand was creeping closer and closer to her butt. SMACK!
"I didn't touch you yet." Whined Miroku touching his cheek tenderly.
"Yeah but I figured I nip your intents in the bud before you groped me in the butt." Sango said smiling. "So how did the date go?" Sango said while still intent on knowing the whereabouts of Miroku's hands.
"It went bad at first I think." Kagome said apprehensively. "Because I was there with Kouga who's an overprotective jerk who doesn't listen to the word no. But I have no clue what Inuyasha's thoughts are." (Miroku knows his true name and nature because he's been his friend for years and currently his roommate. And Sango just assumes Inuyasha took the name Kagome thought of for him because she likes him)
Everyone turned to stare at Inuyasha. After squirming around he said. "It was horrible until Kagome fell on top of me."
Sango stared in fascinated interest at Kagome who was now bright red. While Miroku said "Wait to go Inuyasha! Congratulations on having your first girl fall head over heels in love with you. Now if I could get Sango to do the same." SMACK!
"What?!" Kagome and Inuyasha said at the same time then looking at each other blushed.
October: (I know this is a big jump but you'll have to bear with me)
Kagome, Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku arrived at the Halloween party on time. Kagome was in a purple clinging dress with a black full length cape witch costume in honor of her miko training. Inuyasha was in a red kimono with a slivery white tail, a mane of white slivery hair with two silky dog-like ears sitting on top of his head. He had a sword (Tetsusaiga) at his side looking menacing. Sango was dressed as an ancient demon hunter with an interesting accessory a huge ancient boomerang. Miroku was dressed as a pirate. He also had a short sword but it was plastic. He had an eye patch on with a red bandanna wrapped around his head having the ends stick out.
Kouga had come as well. He was dressed as a high school football player. He had a girl on his arm and was proudly displaying her for the benefit of Kagome kind of saying look what you lost out on. Ayame was dressed as a cheerleader wearing the same team colors as Kouga's football jersey. It was obvious that they had come from the same high school, maybe they were even sweethearts. If they were boyfriend and girlfriend then why would Kouga ask for a date from her? Wondered Kagome thoughtfully. Oh well at least she seems nice watching her open the door and give two little kids in costumes candy. One was a girl with blonde hair and really small. The other was a red headed boy who looked strangely familiar from the ice skating rink. Kagome could overhear Ayame say
"What cute customs, who are you?"
"I'm Kirara the cat queen." The blonde girl said boldly.
"And I'm Shippo! Milady's knight!" The brash young boy said while waving about his plastic sword.
Kagome turned her head and saw Miroku's hand creep down to Sango's butt. She turned head quickly back putting it right in the middle of Inuyasha's chest trying to control the fits of giggles coming from her. Instead of hearing a smack though she heard an audible thump and the boy's voice
"Look what I did I protected sweet fair lady from the evil private.
"My hero!" Sango cried through her laughter. Kagome looked back and saw Miroku on the floor with the little knight pointing his sword at Miroku's throat. Miroku's stunned expression and Shippo's triumphant one made Kagome turn her back into Inuyasha's chest and laugh even harder then before.
"Ah, Kagome?" Inuyasha said tentatively. "Are you okay?"
"Yes...No." Kagome managed through giggles.
"Ok." Inuyasha said while slipping his hands around her waist and securing her in front of him.
Kagome looked up at him innocently as his head became closer to hers their lips were just about to touch. This is so perfect. Kagome thought. Our first kiss I hope it's as electrifying as her touch. Thought Inuyasha. A voice ripped apart the moment and shredded it to bits.
"Hanyou I didn't know you'd be here." Kikyou said innocently knowing all too well what Kagome and Inuyasha were about to do.
"Yes I'm here with Kagome." Inuyasha said dryly hoping Kikyou would get it and move on.
"Oh really I would think a hunk like you would want a real woman." Kikyou said glancing at Kagome then looking back into Inuyasha's eyes.
"You're right I do." Inuyasha said to the dismay of Kagome and the pleasure of Kikyou. "That's why I'm with Kagome, not you." In a lower voice so only Kikyou could hear he whispered almost in a growl. "If you keep pulling these little annoyances what's left of your reputation will go down the drain along with several parts of you."
November:
"Surprise!" shouted Kagome's family.
"I told you she would be busy." Said Mrs. Higurashi directing this comment to Kagome's grandfather.
"Nothing is more important then a miko's training, besides its Thanksgiving weekend." Argued Kagome's grandfather. It sounded like they had been arguing this before.
The scene Kagome's family was met with was Kagome and Inuyasha tenderly kissing on the small living room's couch. They looked like they were going to go farther when Kagome's family had interrupted them. Some comfort to her family should have been that both were fully clothed.
"I told you she would be busy!" Mrs. Higurashi said again more insistently. "We'll leave you two alone."
"No mom I am not busy." Kagome said then looked back at Inuyasha. (I used his proper name.) "Well yes I am but I want you to meet my boyfriend." Again looking back at Inuyasha for reassurance she got it with a slight nod of Inuyasha's head and continued more confidently. "His name is ..." Kagome stopped. What does he want my family to know him as? She thought desperately. She for the third time looked back at Inuyasha for support but at that time her brother blurted out.
"You don't even know his name and you were making out with him! Awe, You're in trouble with mom now!" He looked up at his mom expectantly.
Mrs. Higurashi looked more then willingly to obligate him her face turning red. She started opening up her mouth looking ready to scream when Inuyasha stepped in and calmly said.
"My name is Inuyasha Hanyou. Your daughter knows that I go by three names Inuyasha, Inu, and Hanyou. She was not sure which one I wanted to use that is why she hesitated. I would prefer to be called Inuyasha if you wouldn't mind." Inuyasha finished simply.
Mrs. Higurashi's face returned to normal hearing this and said "Of course I knew Kagome wouldn't go out with a boy without knowing his name."
Inuyasha and Kagome instantly thought of Kikyou. After she realized she couldn't have Inuyasha she had been throwing herself at any boy who wanted a one night stand. This was almost every guy at the college.
Surprisingly when she offered herself at Miroku he turned her down. Kagome thought this was because Sango and Miroku had become really close since they had started going out. Every time she saw them together they were always laughing and smiling or kissing or Sango was being groped followed by Miroku being hit really hard.
Anyways she had Inu now and her family is here to eat Thanksgiving lunch. She was happy to have such a feast with some of the people that she loved the most. She was stunned when Inuyasha had asked to share Thanksgiving with her because she thought he would have liked to go back to his family.
Flashback The park was so quiet and peaceful. At least the part they were in. Thought Inuyasha remembering the harassed looking mother with the three children going in opposite directions of each other when she had said it was time to go.
"Kagome, can I ask you something?" Inuyasha asked hesitantly.
"Sure what is it?" Kagome said distractedly as she stared across the lake at the ducks and geese.
"Can I spend Thanksgiving with you?" Inuyasha asked softly.
"What? I can't hear you I don't have your ears." Kagome said laughingly.
"Can I spend Thanksgiving with you?" This time raising his voice above a whisper.
"Sure you might have to spend it also with my family. If you can stand them!" Kagome said smiling.
"Thank you Kagome." Inuyasha whispered.
"Why don't you want to spend it with your family?" Kagome asked.
"The only family I have is a half brother who hates me." Inuyasha said quietly almost sad.
"I'm so sorry." Kagome said her voice held the same tone as his. She looked at him and then sat down right next to him surprised when he lifted her into his lap. They stayed like that for a while just staring out across the lake. His arms wrapped around her waist and her head resting against his shoulder. Her head and his turned towards each other and kissed passionately then gently pulled away looking at each other with loving eyes.
December:
It had been pouring a mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain for two days or so and it was really dragging on everybody's nerves. They had watched a thousand movies, and were sick of them. "There's always one thing we could do." Miroku said eagerly. "What?" Asked the others too bored to ignore a possible thing to do.
"A sleepover!" Miroku shouted with enthusiasm. SLAP! SLAP! SMACK! (to the head) "I can understand the girls slapping me but what is with you smacking me Inu?" Miroku said rubbing his head.
"I don't want to do a sleepover with you it would be too freaky." Replied Inuyasha shivering at the thought.
"We share the same dorm room." Miroku stated pointedly if not a little bit compuzzled.
"Yeah but you are scarier in your perversion around Sango." Inuyasha said. Both girls laughed at this and Kagome nuzzled closer next to Inuyasha.
God it's intoxicating to have her close to me. Inuyasha thought looking at Kagome whose head was resting on his shoulder as if she was going to fall asleep. Inuyasha picked her up and went in to her bedroom and placed her into her bed. He gently leaned over her and kissed her lightly on the head. He was at the door when Kagome called in her sleep. "Inuyasha, I love you." This hit him like a ton of bricks and he responded "I love you too Kagome I always have."
So what did ya'll think? I want to apologize if anyone was offended by the choice of Halloween costumes but I wanted a mixture or traditional Halloween costumes and the original clothes in the show. I so hope you all liked my chapter. Hopefully I will be able to tell by the number of REVIEWS I get!
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"How did you know my name is Inu or Inuyasha whatever you prefer?" Repeated Inu waiting attentively. "I didn't." Kagome spluttered. "I saw you and I saw the dog I'm keeping or was keeping." Kagome looked down at her feet wrapped in feelings of guilt and sadness feeling bad that she let the dog out. "Anyways, the dog name is Inuyasha and you reminded me of him." She stated lamely.
"Are you a miko?" Inuyasha questioned with a sudden intensity.
"I don't know. I might be." Admitted Kagome. "It runs in my family a several great ancestor was one that is where Kikyou got her name. Her parents wanted her to be one but it's not something you can just learn you have to be born with it." How could I tell him that? I barely know him, but it seems like I have known him forever. How can I be this comfortable with a stranger? How does he know about mikos?
"Kagome...I am the dog." Inuyasha said so suddenly it struck Kagome dumb. "The only way you could have connected me to the dog subconsciously is if you are a miko."
"What?!" Kagome squealed. "Wait you are telling me I'm a miko and that you turn into a dog!" Kagome taking a deep breath pause then in a calmer voice said "What does that make you?"
"I am a hanyou." Inuyasha said directly and simply. "A half demon?" Kagome said wonderingly.
"Are you putting me on? Is this some sort of joke?"
"No." Inuyasha replied, keeping his face passive hoping against hope that she was a miko, and not a regular human. He also included upon that thought that she would scream, cry, or do anything remotely like that. He hated girls who did that.
She didn't cry or scream, and he thanked her slightly for not murdering his sensitive ears. She looked fragile as if she was tempted to fall. Inuyasha moved forward ready to catch her if she did. She just stood there looking as if even the tiniest wind blew it would blow her down, but she stood there perfectly still with a half shocked half thoughtful expression on her face. Just as Inuyasha was about to say something to break to intense silence she spoke.
"What do we do now?" She asked calmly her eyes closed.
Inuyasha stared at her in awe. The only other person that knew was Miroku and even he had been slightly abashed at the news. It's like she's known me forever. How can she be this accepting I wonder if there's a catch to her? If something looks too good then it probably is right?
"I don't know...do you want to go somewhere in particular?" Inuyasha replied.
"No, she doesn't!" Kouga yelled at Inuyasha.
"Look I already beat you up I'm not doing it again." Inuyasha said.
"Then just stand there and watch." Kouga growled.
"Hanyou you are suppose to be with me." Kikyou whinnied.
"I never wanted to come on this date the only reason I did was because of Kagome.
" Inuyasha declared exasperatedly at Kikyou.
"SHE'S MY WOMAN!" Kouga roared and tried to tackle Inuyasha, but he was too quick.
"NO, I'm not!" Kagome screamed with the same intensity as Kouga. "If you would get your head out of your ass you would realize this!"
"He just put a spell on you Kagome! No matter I will defeat this boy." Kouga said with confidence.
"Oh my God how dumb can you be?" Kagome asked rhetorically. "Inuyasha let's leave before this idiot hurts himself by trying to think."
"You are not going anywhere with my boyfriend." Kikyou screamed.
"Oh yes she is. Stand aside Kikyou." Inuyasha said in a low dangerous tone.
"She is not." Kouga yelled determinedly.
"When did you make my decisions for me?!" Kagome demanded.
"When you became MY WOMAN!" Kouga said in a softer voice edging towards anger again.
Right then Inuyasha picked up Kagome and started running straight towards the only place he knew well his dorm.
She gently put her head down on his chest and could hear his heart beat a quickened pace because of running, but a soothing pulse none the less. She fell asleep in him arms to the sound of his heartbeat while he carried her. He could smell her scent. She's going to drive me crazy I know it. The scent of her is so pure. Can I fall for a girl? I thought I had given up those thoughts years ago.
He arrived at the dorm with her still in his arms trying very hard not to wake her and open the door. His attempts did not fail as he carried her into the living area then to the bedroom. Inuyasha gently tried to place her in his bed, so he could go sleep on the couch.
Although he was trying to leave her in the bed, she clung steadfast to him and would not let go. He barely touched her tightened fingers when she awoke.
"Where am I?" Kagome muttered sleepily.
"In my room I couldn't get into yours." Inuyasha whispered although knowing all too well that he hadn't even exerted effort at seeing if Sango was home. I didn't even try to knock on Sango's door. I didn't want Kagome to go away, for if she when away then I would get to smell her. Inuyasha thought silently.
"Oh...ok." Kagome replied still in the drift of sleep.
She once again fell asleep in his arms.
Feh! I have a hard enough time with her in the room...my room without her falling asleep on me forcing me to sleep with her. She provided me with no other choice though. He thought boarding on Miroku kind of thoughts but decided to lock them up and climbed and placed Kagome and himself into the bed. He transformed into the dog form to prevent any Miroku ideas trickle into his brain and fell asleep facing Kagome with her arms still around him.
Next morning: Kagome awoke to her arms surrounding Inuyasha's neck, and his head right next to hers, their lips almost touching. His eyes that were closed opened quickly when he heard her heartbeat and breathing accelerate. They stayed lock in that position what seemed like forever until Kagome whispered "Hi."
"Uh...hi" Inuyasha replied softly back, neither of them really wanting to break out of the embrace. Damn how did this happen? I thought I transformed into my dog form. Inuyasha thought miserably.
"Umm...what am I doing here?" Kagome asked.
"I didn't want to disturb your roommate." Inuyasha said even to him it sounded lame.
"Oh..." Kagome replied thinking. "I meant more as in your bed." Kagome at hearing her own words blushed.
"You wouldn't let me go." Inuyasha said trying very hard to resist the red creeping into his cheeks.
"I hate to ask this but did we...um...could we have?" Kagome asked almost coyly but at the same time confused.
"Oh no I haven't made you my mate yet." Inuyasha said then thinking about his words his resist against the blush dissolved.
"Yet?" Kagome questioned wonderingly hopeful.
"Yeah, yet" Inuyasha replied gaining confidence. "Would you like to be?" Inuyasha asked intrigued.
"Maybe let's start with a dating relationship first though." Kagome said ending the conversation.
Later that morning: Kagome and Sango are at a coffee place in the college.
Sango and Kagome sat down on opposite sides of each other when Inuyasha and Miroku come into the coffee shop and spot them. Miroku sat down next to Sango who was not looking too pleased. While Inuyasha sat down next to Kagome who was beaming.
"Hey how did your double date go?" Asked Sango while being distracted by Miroku whose hand was creeping closer and closer to her butt. SMACK!
"I didn't touch you yet." Whined Miroku touching his cheek tenderly.
"Yeah but I figured I nip your intents in the bud before you groped me in the butt." Sango said smiling. "So how did the date go?" Sango said while still intent on knowing the whereabouts of Miroku's hands.
"It went bad at first I think." Kagome said apprehensively. "Because I was there with Kouga who's an overprotective jerk who doesn't listen to the word no. But I have no clue what Inuyasha's thoughts are." (Miroku knows his true name and nature because he's been his friend for years and currently his roommate. And Sango just assumes Inuyasha took the name Kagome thought of for him because she likes him)
Everyone turned to stare at Inuyasha. After squirming around he said. "It was horrible until Kagome fell on top of me."
Sango stared in fascinated interest at Kagome who was now bright red. While Miroku said "Wait to go Inuyasha! Congratulations on having your first girl fall head over heels in love with you. Now if I could get Sango to do the same." SMACK!
"What?!" Kagome and Inuyasha said at the same time then looking at each other blushed.
October: (I know this is a big jump but you'll have to bear with me)
Kagome, Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku arrived at the Halloween party on time. Kagome was in a purple clinging dress with a black full length cape witch costume in honor of her miko training. Inuyasha was in a red kimono with a slivery white tail, a mane of white slivery hair with two silky dog-like ears sitting on top of his head. He had a sword (Tetsusaiga) at his side looking menacing. Sango was dressed as an ancient demon hunter with an interesting accessory a huge ancient boomerang. Miroku was dressed as a pirate. He also had a short sword but it was plastic. He had an eye patch on with a red bandanna wrapped around his head having the ends stick out.
Kouga had come as well. He was dressed as a high school football player. He had a girl on his arm and was proudly displaying her for the benefit of Kagome kind of saying look what you lost out on. Ayame was dressed as a cheerleader wearing the same team colors as Kouga's football jersey. It was obvious that they had come from the same high school, maybe they were even sweethearts. If they were boyfriend and girlfriend then why would Kouga ask for a date from her? Wondered Kagome thoughtfully. Oh well at least she seems nice watching her open the door and give two little kids in costumes candy. One was a girl with blonde hair and really small. The other was a red headed boy who looked strangely familiar from the ice skating rink. Kagome could overhear Ayame say
"What cute customs, who are you?"
"I'm Kirara the cat queen." The blonde girl said boldly.
"And I'm Shippo! Milady's knight!" The brash young boy said while waving about his plastic sword.
Kagome turned her head and saw Miroku's hand creep down to Sango's butt. She turned head quickly back putting it right in the middle of Inuyasha's chest trying to control the fits of giggles coming from her. Instead of hearing a smack though she heard an audible thump and the boy's voice
"Look what I did I protected sweet fair lady from the evil private.
"My hero!" Sango cried through her laughter. Kagome looked back and saw Miroku on the floor with the little knight pointing his sword at Miroku's throat. Miroku's stunned expression and Shippo's triumphant one made Kagome turn her back into Inuyasha's chest and laugh even harder then before.
"Ah, Kagome?" Inuyasha said tentatively. "Are you okay?"
"Yes...No." Kagome managed through giggles.
"Ok." Inuyasha said while slipping his hands around her waist and securing her in front of him.
Kagome looked up at him innocently as his head became closer to hers their lips were just about to touch. This is so perfect. Kagome thought. Our first kiss I hope it's as electrifying as her touch. Thought Inuyasha. A voice ripped apart the moment and shredded it to bits.
"Hanyou I didn't know you'd be here." Kikyou said innocently knowing all too well what Kagome and Inuyasha were about to do.
"Yes I'm here with Kagome." Inuyasha said dryly hoping Kikyou would get it and move on.
"Oh really I would think a hunk like you would want a real woman." Kikyou said glancing at Kagome then looking back into Inuyasha's eyes.
"You're right I do." Inuyasha said to the dismay of Kagome and the pleasure of Kikyou. "That's why I'm with Kagome, not you." In a lower voice so only Kikyou could hear he whispered almost in a growl. "If you keep pulling these little annoyances what's left of your reputation will go down the drain along with several parts of you."
November:
"Surprise!" shouted Kagome's family.
"I told you she would be busy." Said Mrs. Higurashi directing this comment to Kagome's grandfather.
"Nothing is more important then a miko's training, besides its Thanksgiving weekend." Argued Kagome's grandfather. It sounded like they had been arguing this before.
The scene Kagome's family was met with was Kagome and Inuyasha tenderly kissing on the small living room's couch. They looked like they were going to go farther when Kagome's family had interrupted them. Some comfort to her family should have been that both were fully clothed.
"I told you she would be busy!" Mrs. Higurashi said again more insistently. "We'll leave you two alone."
"No mom I am not busy." Kagome said then looked back at Inuyasha. (I used his proper name.) "Well yes I am but I want you to meet my boyfriend." Again looking back at Inuyasha for reassurance she got it with a slight nod of Inuyasha's head and continued more confidently. "His name is ..." Kagome stopped. What does he want my family to know him as? She thought desperately. She for the third time looked back at Inuyasha for support but at that time her brother blurted out.
"You don't even know his name and you were making out with him! Awe, You're in trouble with mom now!" He looked up at his mom expectantly.
Mrs. Higurashi looked more then willingly to obligate him her face turning red. She started opening up her mouth looking ready to scream when Inuyasha stepped in and calmly said.
"My name is Inuyasha Hanyou. Your daughter knows that I go by three names Inuyasha, Inu, and Hanyou. She was not sure which one I wanted to use that is why she hesitated. I would prefer to be called Inuyasha if you wouldn't mind." Inuyasha finished simply.
Mrs. Higurashi's face returned to normal hearing this and said "Of course I knew Kagome wouldn't go out with a boy without knowing his name."
Inuyasha and Kagome instantly thought of Kikyou. After she realized she couldn't have Inuyasha she had been throwing herself at any boy who wanted a one night stand. This was almost every guy at the college.
Surprisingly when she offered herself at Miroku he turned her down. Kagome thought this was because Sango and Miroku had become really close since they had started going out. Every time she saw them together they were always laughing and smiling or kissing or Sango was being groped followed by Miroku being hit really hard.
Anyways she had Inu now and her family is here to eat Thanksgiving lunch. She was happy to have such a feast with some of the people that she loved the most. She was stunned when Inuyasha had asked to share Thanksgiving with her because she thought he would have liked to go back to his family.
Flashback The park was so quiet and peaceful. At least the part they were in. Thought Inuyasha remembering the harassed looking mother with the three children going in opposite directions of each other when she had said it was time to go.
"Kagome, can I ask you something?" Inuyasha asked hesitantly.
"Sure what is it?" Kagome said distractedly as she stared across the lake at the ducks and geese.
"Can I spend Thanksgiving with you?" Inuyasha asked softly.
"What? I can't hear you I don't have your ears." Kagome said laughingly.
"Can I spend Thanksgiving with you?" This time raising his voice above a whisper.
"Sure you might have to spend it also with my family. If you can stand them!" Kagome said smiling.
"Thank you Kagome." Inuyasha whispered.
"Why don't you want to spend it with your family?" Kagome asked.
"The only family I have is a half brother who hates me." Inuyasha said quietly almost sad.
"I'm so sorry." Kagome said her voice held the same tone as his. She looked at him and then sat down right next to him surprised when he lifted her into his lap. They stayed like that for a while just staring out across the lake. His arms wrapped around her waist and her head resting against his shoulder. Her head and his turned towards each other and kissed passionately then gently pulled away looking at each other with loving eyes.
December:
It had been pouring a mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain for two days or so and it was really dragging on everybody's nerves. They had watched a thousand movies, and were sick of them. "There's always one thing we could do." Miroku said eagerly. "What?" Asked the others too bored to ignore a possible thing to do.
"A sleepover!" Miroku shouted with enthusiasm. SLAP! SLAP! SMACK! (to the head) "I can understand the girls slapping me but what is with you smacking me Inu?" Miroku said rubbing his head.
"I don't want to do a sleepover with you it would be too freaky." Replied Inuyasha shivering at the thought.
"We share the same dorm room." Miroku stated pointedly if not a little bit compuzzled.
"Yeah but you are scarier in your perversion around Sango." Inuyasha said. Both girls laughed at this and Kagome nuzzled closer next to Inuyasha.
God it's intoxicating to have her close to me. Inuyasha thought looking at Kagome whose head was resting on his shoulder as if she was going to fall asleep. Inuyasha picked her up and went in to her bedroom and placed her into her bed. He gently leaned over her and kissed her lightly on the head. He was at the door when Kagome called in her sleep. "Inuyasha, I love you." This hit him like a ton of bricks and he responded "I love you too Kagome I always have."
So what did ya'll think? I want to apologize if anyone was offended by the choice of Halloween costumes but I wanted a mixture or traditional Halloween costumes and the original clothes in the show. I so hope you all liked my chapter. Hopefully I will be able to tell by the number of REVIEWS I get!