To Be Sure
By: StarlessCharm
Episode 3
Telling
Disclaimer: Yes! Yes! I RULE INUYASHA! ... no I don't.
-sigh- I'd like to meet Rumiko Takahashi and steal the Inu-gang away from her...oh sheer bliss!
Don't you? Nah, probably be protecting her from me.
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O.o Whoops. I hadn't realized I spelled 'Takahashi' in the first and secondchapter wrong. I just missed out the 'h'. Sorry about that!
Everyone sat in the car, while Hojo was driving. ( Hojo sat in the front with Kagome, Eri and Yuka and Ayumi sat beside with Inuyasha in the back ) They were headed to the mall, and were stuck in traffic. If was caused by a car crash up ahead. Smoke scattered around the area, and travelled up to the sky.
Inuyasha's patience was thin and soon shifted around in his seat. He snorted in annoyance.
Kagome stole a glance behind. Inuyasha turned to her and snapped, "What?"
Sighing, she closed her eyes. Opening them slowly, she spoke, "We're almost there, Inuyasha. Just...relax, okay?" She was rewarded with a small growl. Kagome just sighed again.
"Say...Inuyasha?" Eri asked.
Turning his face towards hers, he raised an eyebrow and responded, "Yeah?"
"Why don't we play 20 questions?" Suggested Eri, as she clasped her hands together. "You do know how to play, right?"
Playing with the memories he had with Kagome two weeks ago, he did seem to remember to play that game before with her. He tried to remember the rules of the game.
Flashback...
"Inuyasha? Let's do something! How about a game?" Kagome chirped.
Inuyasha just groaned. He jumped down from the branch he had been resting on for the morning. He slowly sat beside Kagome and said, "What game are you thinking about?"
"Well, one person asks the other person a question. The question can be anything. You have to answer truthfully. Meaning, no lies! Then the person asks a question back, and vice cersa, until both persons asked 20 questions, which means this game is called 20 questins! Really, this game is a great way to get to know eachother better." Kagome looked at him with hopefull eyes. "So, do you want to play?"
"Sure, why not."
End flashback...
"Inuyasha? You there?" Eri snapped her fingers in his face.
Disturbing his memory phase, he just shook his head. Collecting his thoughts, he replied, "Yeah. I know how to play."
"Alright! I'll ask first." Eri pretended to think. She turned to Ayumi and Yuka and began to whisper. Inuyasha just looked away, waiting for her - or their - question. He began to thought about his question to ask aswell. He then felt a tug on his arm. Inuyasha turned his head, and Eri pulled back.
"Okay. Who was your first love?" Inuyasha winced at the question give to him. Kagome also heard, and Inuyasha saw her bite her lower lip. Knowing Kagome's feelings, he just answered, "I don't have one." Inuyasha then heard Kagome sigh. 'Oh, shit. That came out wrong... her friends might think Kagome's my first love...or something.' Inuyasha just waved both his hands and said, "Er, um, nevermind. You don't need to know." Inuyasha sighed in relief.
"Uh, uh, uh Inuyasha! You have to answer each question truthfully! Remember?"
Inuyasha just sat in thought. "Okay, well I truthfully think you don't need to know."
"That's too bad. Now spill!" Ayumi demanded.
Kagome frowned a little. She heard Inuyasha reply a "You don't know her" and heard her friends gasp a little. 'What, do they think it's me?' Kagome just let out a soft chuckle.
"We don't care! What's her name?" The three girls ordered.
Inuyasha came up with a new comeback, "What if it's...not a her?" The three girls just let out an 'ew' sound.
"Yeah right. Now tell us!"
"Fine. Her name's Kikyo. But that's all I'm saying!" Inuyasha declared in defeat. "Anyways, I don't like her anymore, okay? And it's my turn to ask a question."
"Okay. Shoot." Eri lifted her chip up, ready for any questions that's going to be asked.
Inuyasha kept thinking and thinking, but couldn't ask Eri anything. Hell, he didn't know anything about her to get her slightly embarrassed or angered or something. He might aswell stick with the easy questions.
"Okay. Who...no, wait. What was - oof!"
Inuyasha's question was cut. Hojo had swerved to the sidewalk, driving past the heavy traffic. Luckily, no one was walking on the sidewalk. Hojo then sped up faster, and after 5 minutes, they made it to the mall. Turning his face to the back, he spoke, "That wasn't so bad."
Kagome shook her head. "Well, atleast we're here. But Hojo," she turned and face him seriously. "Never drive like that. It's dangerous and only stupid people would drive like maniacs. Okay?" Her friends got out of the car, and so did she.
Inuyasha just snickered at Kagome's remark. Hojo turned to glare daggers at Inuyasha, but he left aswell. Sighing in embarrassment, Hojo also got out of the car and headed to the mall with the others. As they walked, Hojo watched intently at Inuyasha. He gawked at Inuyasha when he snaked his arm around Kagome's waist. Hojo expected that she'd push him away, but just saw her lean against him. Hojo gawked even more. He heard the three girls let out an "awwwwwww". He just snorted in disgust. 'She always pushes me away when I try to do that...'
They all entered the mall and began to shop.
"Kagooome!" Screeched a high-pitched voice, calling out her name from quite a far distance.
For two hours, Hojo was really bugging on Kagome's nerves. She kept showing off hints that she was Inuyasha's. To make it even more clearer, Inuyasha kissed her several times. And not just small pecks on the cheeks. But no, Hojo wouldn't give up.
'Calm down, Kagome. Just calm down...you just gotta--' "KAGOME!" 'calm DOWN!' Turning towards Hojo's torturing screeches, she walked towards him to the other side of the mall. Looking up to his face, she put on a fake, cheery smile, and asked, "Yes, Hojo? Something wrong...?"
"Oh, nothing really, Kagome. I just wanted to ask you if you liked anything? My treat?" Hojo's smile widened more.
Kagome's smile brightened up a little more. "That's really nice, Hojo. But I don't need anything at the moment." With that, she turned around and headed to the store where the rest of her friends were, along with Inuyasha.
"Say, Miroku...?" Her eyes wandered to his face and studied his for awhile, since he was staring off into the distant skies.
It's been fairly quiet in the feudal era, and no demons has been attacking any villages. It's as if Inuyasha's disappearance wore off the demons aswell. Coincidence...?
It was a warm day, the wind a little more breezy. The demon slayer studied the weather a little, and realized summer was coming to an end before fall took over. Such times when it comes to winter, their travelling will be a little more difficult, including the search for Naraku.
"Yes, Sango?" Miroku's gaze fell towards Sango, who was sitting beside him, with Shippo cuddled in her lap. She was stroking has back, and he fell asleep soone enough.
Sango looked up from the sleeping kitsune, and looked him in the eyes as she did before. "Do you...do you think Inuyasha's condition may change? This curse does not seem to be so bad as we thought it would be. But then again...we never know." Sango looked down once more.
"Hm. I cannot say for sure...but we'll have to wait until Inuyasha and Kagome-sama arrive back. Until then, why not enjoy these two months to its fullest? I mean, we won't have to dwell into their relationship. Hearing their bickering, anymore..." 'Why not focus on our relationship, for instance?' Grinning, Miroku slid a hand near her perfect, fine ass...
SMACK
"Miroku...KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF!"
Miroku just sighed.
"Kagome-chan!" Kagome looked towards her friends, as they greeted her, when she came into the store.
"Hey. How's Inuyasha doing?" Kagome just hoped her friends didn't torture him too much.
"Oh, he's good. We just threw him some clothes. We've already chosen these." Eri held up 8 pairs of jeans, different styles and various shades of blue and black. In the other hand, she held up 12 shirts, various types of shirts, whether sleeveless or not. Most of the colors were red.
'Hm. Must be Inuyasha's favorite color.'
"Oi, I think this is too tight." As the three girls turned to Inuyasha, as he came out from one of the changing rooms, the girls instantly stood there dreamily. He was wearing a maroon, t-shirt, with black shorts, that hung low on his waist.
Kagome noticed and looked at Inuyasha and smiled. The shirt really showed off his chest, making Hojo a little out of his league. Kagome giggled a little.
"What's so funny, wench? I think I'm gonna suffocate. Be back in a min." With that, he went back into the changing room.
"Wow...did you see that?" Ayumi turned her face to talk to Eri.
"Yeah...total...buff-ness?"
"Buff-ness?" Yuka questioned.
"Gosh, I'm really hungry. Let's head to the food court! I feel like ating pizza. How about you guys?" Chirped Kagome.
"Pizza sounds good." Everyone spoke. Inuyasha just nodded, since he didn't know what this "peet-za" was. They walked towards the pizza place and lined up. They were deciding which pizza to eat. Hojo was asked to get a table.
"Inuyasha, what pizza do you want?" Ayumi asked. "We've decided to go with either Hawaiian, Canadian, or just cheese."
Inuyasha just looked at them. "It doesn't matter for me."
"But you decision is important. Now choose!" Yuka insisted.
"Uh..." Kagome decided to help him a little. She whispered into Inuyasha's ear, and he nodded and chose cheese.
After eating, Eri had to go home. So everyone decided to leave aswell. Hojo drove the three girls home, and now headed to drop Kagome and Inuyasha off.
They sat in silence. The skies were turning darker. The sun was dropping and the wind was stronger. Kagome rolled up her window.
Hojo was first to speak. "So, how long have you known Inuyasha?" Kagome thought of when she shattered the jewel.
"Um, about 2 years."
"I see. And...you've been seeing eachother for-"
"-two years." Inuyasha finished for Kagome.
She blushed a little.
Hojo seemed very disappointed. He hit the brakes hard. Kagome's seat belt held her back, and Inuyasha clunged onto the handal.
"Hojo! What'd you do that for!" Kagome yelled.
"Sorry, I thought I saw a cat cross." Hojo lied. He gripped the wheel and began driving slowly.
A few minutes later, they reach Kagome's shrine.
"Thanks for the ride, Hogi." Inuyasha and waved and dashed out of the car.
Grumbling a few curses ( like 'stupid', 'moron', 'ugly monkey' ), Hojo shouted, "It's Hojo!"
Inuyasha just turned around and waved again, heading inside the house.
"See you, Hojo." As Kagome stepped out of the car, she felt her arm being pulled down. Kagome turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"
Hojo looked her in the eye, his face stern with seriousness. He then shook his head, and nearly screeched, "Why are you with him? You don't seen to be the type that would go out with someone who's such a...such a...such a badass bastard!" Hojo blurted out what he didn't exactly mean to say, though it felt good. Shaking his head, he added, "I know you, Kagome. I bet you're just after his appeances, because you-"
SMACK!
Hojo's world seem to stop. Slowly touching his cheek, he couldn't believe it. She slapped him.
Kagome slapped him.
Kagome slapped him. Hard.
Kagome!
Yanking her arm out of his hold, she replied angrily, "You have no right to say that! You don't know a thing about me! Inuyasha and I have been through so much, that you couldn't possibly understand our relationship! Either it's just friendship, or...or..." Kagome stopped for a minute. Closing her eyes, and placing her hands on her chest, she spoke softly, "or love."
Hojo winced. His heart felt it had been shattered.
Kagome closed the car door, and headed to her house, and saw Inuyasha leaning against the door smiling at her.
Hojo got out of the car, and yelled, "Wait! Kagome! You're making a mistake-"
"Leave."
"But I-"
"I said leave!" Kagome turned to face him." Listen here, I've been nice to you for too long, Hojo. I never liked you. Maybe as a friend, but nothing more. But now that I see you hate my... boyfriend," Kagome flushed a little, and Inuyasha's smile widened more. "maybe you shouldn't speak to me anymore. Because I know I don't want to speak to you at all!"
Finishing her speech, Kagome turned and walked to Inuyasha. He embraced her, and lightly placed a small kiss on her nose. Walking into the house, Inuyasha closed the door behind him.
A depressed, and angered Hojo stood infront of his car. Knowing that he could never have Kagome, he gloomily went inside his car, and drove away from her shrine.
"Oh my god. That felt so good, Inuyasha!"
"Yeah, wouldn't you like to do it again?"
"Of course! Telling him off is absolutely...fun! I know I shouldn't say that, but it's true."
Inuyasha chuckled. "Anyways, since it's a little late...aw what the hell." Inuyasha grinned evilly at Kagome.
"Huh?" Kagome felt herself backing up and hit the wall. She saw Inuyasha hover over her body and grabbed her wrists.
'Talk about deja vu...' Kagome sighed in defeat."What do ya want?"
Inuyasha continued to grin evilly at her. "Oh, nothihng. Just the speech you gave Homo about our 'relationship'."
Kagome just looked at him funny. Then her brain clicked.
Flashback...
"You couldn't possible understand our relationship! Either it's just friendship or...or...or love."
End flashback...
Kagome groaned. Flushing terribly, she turned her head away from his gaze.
Inuyasha let go of her wrists and embraced her. He rested his head on her shoulder. Kagome leaned into his hug, and nestled her head onto his chest. They stayed like this for a long time.Inuyasha took a deep breath and Kagome looked up.
"Did you, I mean, do you really..."
Kagome just waited for his question.
Taking another deep breath, he continued, "Did you really mean it, when you said our relationship meant love?"
Do you love me...?
"I...well, yes, that is if you feel the same way, but, then, well what I mean is...I did say and meant we-mmph!"
Inuyasha crushed his lips on hers. He held her tighter, and stroked her back and thighs. He earned a soft moan from the woman he loves.
Smiling, he broke the kiss and looked at her, his noce touching hers.
He carassed her cheek, whispered the words he's always wanted her to know.
"I love you."
Kgome, just smiling back, wrapped her arms around his neck and pounced on him. Inuyasha lost his balance and they both fell to the floor.
Giggling, Kagome announced back proudly, "I love you too, Inuyasha."
With that said, Inuyasha kissed her once more.
"I think we should go visit Shippo and the others, and see how they're doing." Kagome suggested.
Inuyasha smirked. "Or do you just wanna let them know we've madly inlove with eachother and finally confessed?"
Kagome blushed.
Chuckling, Inuyasha picked her up and carried her up the stairs and into the bedroom.
"We'll go tomorrow, alright?"
Kagome nodded and kissed him once more.
A/N: Aha... har har! It seems a little early for our favorite couple to confess, eh? I tried not to bash Hojo too much. And I know I didn't because when I read over the part where he gets told off, I didn't feel sorry for him. Anyways, don't get me wrong, I like Hojo's kindness and all, but he's just so dense in the series. And too much of a health freak.
Sorry for holding up this story. I just didn't know what to write about. I hope I can conjure up a twist with Inuyasha's 'curse'.
I recieved personal requests for a lemon... I've never thought about it. Sure, I've read many one-shots... but I don't think I can write lemons. I just flush...I think. I've never tried writing them before, and I don't think I can. I'm too young. Hehe.
Just another note. Within two weeks, school starts for me. I'm starting high school. So I don't think I'll update often. I've also got my violin and piano to practice.
Thank you to my reviewers! I'm sorry for the sudden BIG change in Inuyasha's attitude. But I couldn't resist. I don't like the thought of Inuyasha's knowledge of sexuality clueless.
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