Don't own InuYasha, and it's not like I'll actually own him when all I want is Sesshomaru.
Through the Well
By Miztikal-Dragon
Chapter Thirty-two: Yeah. Thanks, thanks a lot!
Inuyasha watched as the monk left. If only the hanyou had the balls to be able to be as confident as Miroku. He smirked as he slowly made his way back to the hut. As long as Kagome was sleeping he didn't have to worry about being rejected, he could just hold her in his arms, no questions asked.
He neared the hut just as the monk darted out, he frowned slightly until he entered. There was Kagome standing, though her back was facing him. The hanyou was so happy that she'd finally awaken and everything so far wasn't a dream.
"Miroku, Kaede said that S--" Kagome spun around and with an irritated face, but the moment she saw him she looked shocked. "...I...Inuyasha?"
The hanyou watched her dumfounded expression as her eyes locked with his. Inuyasha's smile couldn't be anymore genuine as it was now. In the blink of an eye he rushed towards her, only to wrap his arms around her waist and spin her around in a few circles.
He could feel Kagome's fingernails dig into his skin as she clung to him for dear life. He stopped moving and could sense her uneasiness, so he drew her into a tight embrace. His smile grew wider when he felt Kagome wrap her arms around his neck and hide her face into his chest.
"Ahem.." Kaede pretended to clear her throat.
Kagome immediately let go of him blushing madly, which only caused him to chuckle until he smelled something foul, youkai. He growled angrily and watched as Kagome backed away from him. Inuyasha cursed himself before he turned to Kaede.
"Where's Miroku and Sango?" He snapped.
"Aye, the demon slayer went for a run towards the river and the young monk came here, then left to follow her."
"Dammit to hell!" He growled, "Why can't they ever stay in one spot?
"What's going on Inuyasha?" Kagome asked in a small voice.
"I can smell youkai," He replied looking out the hut's entrance then back to Kagome.
Inuyasha gently touched Kagome's shoulder and they were locked into another series of staring contests until a loud roar erupted and practically shook the ground. Kagome stumbled, but the hanyou quickly caught her in his arms. They had forgotten that Kaede was watching their actions as she merrily sipped her tea.
His head lowered and their lips were only centimeters apart when he could faintly catch the hint of blood, human blood. Sighing heavily, he pulled away from Kagome as he unsheathed Tetsusaiga. Kagome looked shocked as well as Kaede.
"Kagome," He snarled, "Stay here, I'm going to go kill the bastard who decided to bleed!"
Jumping into the air, Inuyasha could see where the youkai was. In fact, he could smell fear radiating off something not even that far from the river. Going into a quick run, Inuyasha neared the gigantic bear youkai from behind.
"You fucking piece of shit!" He yelled as he jumped into the air and powerfully brought the now transformed Tetsusaiga down onto the youkai's back.
There was a bright blinding flash of light as the youkai disintegrated into thin air. Inuyasha landed on the ground in front of Sango and Miroku, pointing the now scabbard at the two of them.
"You bastards are lucky I don't kill you both off right now!" He barked sheathing his sword, "I hope you're very happy! You ruined something I was about to do!"
"Get over it and help me!" Sango snarled, "Miroku's head is injured and he might have a concussion!"
"Feh," Inuyasha snorted as he picked up Miroku, "You stupid humans are always needing me to save your asses!"
Sango climbed onto her feet and Inuyasha took off back to the village so that Miroku's injuries could be treated properly. The demon slayer jogged back to the village and was greeted immediately by a worried Kagome.
"You're awake!" Sango squealed as she hugged her friend.
"What happened?" Kagome asked concerned.
"Miroku was attacked by a big bear youkai." Sango told her earning a gasp from Kagome, "But don't worry, Inuyasha saved us before we could have been killed."
"Oh, that's good." Kagome replied.
"So...Why was Inuyasha pissed off when he came to our rescue?" Sango asked.
"What do you mean?" Kagome questioned becoming confused.
"Well, when Inuyasha killed the youkai, he was very mad and was all like. 'I hope you're happy! You ruined something I was about to do!' And he was pretty perturbed."
Kagome's eyes widened and her cheeks turned a million different shades of crimson. she realized what Sango was talking about. She twiddled her thumbs and pulled on her shit a bit.
"I...uh...we..." She stuttered.
"It's none of your business what we were doing wench!" Inuyasha yelled from inside the hut.
"Inuyasha!" Kagome gasped, "Mind your own business! This is an adult conversation!"
"Adult conversation my ass!" he retorted, "I'm older than both of you!"
"Well," She called, "Well...uh...Don't be rude!"
"Feh!" Inuyasha yelled as he appeared at the entrance of the hut, "I can be rude if I want to, so bite me!"
With out thinking of what she was saying Kagome spun around to face the hanyou, hands on her hips she yelled, "Mark and anchor and I will!"
Sango snickered as the hanyou looked surprised, his mouth wide. He was speechless. Kagome blushed when she figured out what she said, she cursed herself mentally before she grabbed Sango's arm and sped off for the river.
"Where are we going?" Sango asked.
"You need to clean yourself off, and I want to take a bath. So we can go to the river or a near by hot spring." Kagome replied.
Inuyasha heard this and ran in front of Kagome forcing her to stop in her tracks.
"The hell you are!" He said angrily.
"Inuyasha don't make me sit you!" she threatened.
The hanyou went crashing to the ground face first and Kagome gasped as she knelt to help him up. When he growled, she immediately stood up and backed away.
"I'm so sorry Inuyasha." She apologized, "I didn't mean to Inuyasha. I'm really really sorry.."
Sango stifled a giggle and watched the pair, "We can go tomorrow Kagome. I don't mind. But I think that I'm going to go see how Miroku's doing.."
Before Kagome could argue, Sango turned and quickly headed into the hut. Inuyasha finally was able to move and he climbed onto his feet and looked down at Kagome, who was uneasily standing there, her eyes glued to the ground to avoid any unnecessary eye contact.
"Kagome?" he asked, "Why are you afraid of me?"
"I'm not afraid of you Inuyasha.." She replied quietly, "Why do you think that?"
"Then why do you get jumpy when I get irritated?" He continued.
She looked up at the hanyou and saw the hut in his eyes and it made her feel extremely guilty.
Taking a step closer to him she said, "That's just a reflex Inuyasha."
"Don't lie to me Kagome.." Inuyasha retorted loosing his patience with her and quickly at that, "Quit throwing water on my back and telling me its rain! I'm not stupid you know!"
"I'm doing no such thing!" Kagome told him, "And I'm not lying to you either! Why don't you believe me?"
"Feh," he snorted, "Why should I believe you Kagome? You should be thrilled that I still trust you..."
"And why do you think that?" she asked semi knowing the answer.
"Well I wasn't the one going around trying to kill my friends now was I?" He said dripping with sarcasm.
Her hand clenched the cloth over her heart as the guilt tore throughout her body and the tears began to blur her vision. After all, Inuyasha was right, he hadn't tried to kill his friends, but Kagome had. Spell bound or not, she had no excuse for her actions and for as long as she lived, constant nightmares would make her relive that day over and over again. All the pain, blood, tears, hatred, betrayal and so on would never let her mind get peace.
"Thank you Inuyasha," She whispered.
"For what wench?" He growled.
Tears streamed down her face as she looked at him, "For showing me how you really feel..."
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