I'm tired. School is killing me (not literally). I'm going insane (literally, this is no joke). And I feel like quiting life... Ever have one of these days? Oh, guess what? My hair that I dyed in the last chapter (it went from brown to a pretty brown and purple), looks awesome. Sorry, just had to say it.
Well, I was printing up chapter nine in Depending on Her, and I ended up reading it. I forgot that some of that stuff happened...
Chapter Nine: Proposal
"I love you. Don't forget that..." I tell her. I instantly regret it, since she did want to try to take the relationship slow. She wanted to act like we were starting from scratch.
"I... I love you too." She replies after a few more moments. I kiss her once more then we ride to Sango's house. Funny how, after hearing those words, the silence doesn't feel so horrible. If anything, the silence is comforting. Most likely because I'm trapped with these thoughts on how it was horrible at first. My goodness... I'm driving myself insane!
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"Patrick, do you have to pester me?" I ask as I type a few things on the computer at work. I know that I have to pick Kagome up in about two hours, but I came here to work. Seems that I've hardly even been working since I started focusing on Kagome.
"Just tell me what your dream was about." Patrick insists. I look at him with a raised eyebrow.
"Are you my shrink? What makes you think that I'll tell you my dream?" I ask him, hiding how amused I am. What could he possibly do that will make me willingly tell him my dream? Better yet, why would he even want to know?
"I think you'll tell me your dream since you didn't like it." Patrick says. I stop typing then lean on my desk.
"You're scaring me." I tell him.
"Good. My job is done." He replies carelessly.
"Fine. Here's my dream... The resturaunt I've been taking Kagome to... You know I've been there because I intend to propose, but I never get the courage to do it... I've started having dreams that, when I ask Kagome, that she laughs at me. She says mean things and, basically, questions on why I would even think of marrying her. That she's too good for me... The insults change each time I have the dream, though." I tell him. Patrick's eyes widen as I turn to my computer and type things up once more.
"Wow. I thought it was more like mine. I dreamt I was trapped in a room with Paris Hilton..." He says.
"That would be scary. Perhaps scarier than me getting burned by Kagome." I say boredly.
"But, relax. You're just a scared puppy when it comes to her. Kagome loves you, I can see it each time I see you two together. There's no doubt about that, Sesshoumaru... Just give it a try tonight. If Kagome does dump you, I'll do whatever you want for the next year." Patrick says. I'm sure he's hoping Kagome won't reject me, since that's a pretty bold dare for him to make.
"Fine." I finally agree. After a few more seconds, I jump out of my seats and do my 'victory dance,' as Kagome named it. Patrick watches me as I sit back down before he looks at the computer.
"What was that? Beat a new level on a game?" He questions. I shake my head then turn the monitor so he can see.
"I finally got all of the viruses Inuyasha brought over off my computer. Now to get this damn instant messenger off too..." I mutter. Patrick pokes my shoulder a few times before my attention goes to him.
"What?" I ask rudely.
"You had better start getting ready, puppy. It'd be a shame to see her with your tail not groomed." He says. I glare at him then turn off my computer.
"When did you start calling me puppy?" I ask.
"Sango... When I met her towards the end of the trial, she referred to you as a puppy. You know what's funny? Kagura told me that Kagome started calling you Lord Fluffy about the same time I did." I hear him say.
"Yah, I knew that. I'm leaving. This puppy has to get ready and remember where he put the engagement ring." I tell him. He waves me off as I head to my home. Within thirty minutes, I'm dressed. I know, I know. I shouldn't have even taken that long, but it takes me forever when I know Kagome will be seeing me.
I search around my home, trying to find the damn ring. If I lost it, I'll have to buy another one. Not like I'm in a big situation where I'm low on money (being a lawyer gives you excessive money somehow). I just don't want to risk being late to pick her up since I had to stop by the jeweler's store...
I groan in frustration then sit down. Then I see it. In my kitchen, by my cell phone charger. I get up then grab it, overly relieved. I feel as though she'd have rejected me if I had to buy the ring again. Chances are, she wouldn't even know I had lost it unless I told her. I stuff the ring in the inside of my jacket then go to the door. It's not time yet, so I'll wander around the city for a few minutes. I get into my car and begin driving, not sure where I'm going.
Soon enough, I'm at Kagome's house. Well, my wandering around got me here on time, which is a good thing. I walk up to the door, shaking my head.
"Getting nervous doesn't help you do this, Sesshoumaru." I tell myself. I ring the doorbell and look around. Miroku must have a good job to provide for them. I'm impressed by his garden and the size of the house. It's better than the apartment they claimed to live in once.
"Hello!" The pervert greets me through the door. I hint towards a smile, but decide not to show too much happiness. I walk in, followed by Miroku after he closes the door.
"Sesshoumaru! Nice to see you again!" Sango greets me.
"You too. I haven't seen you two in a while." I say. She must think I'm referring to her and Miroku. But no, I'm referring to her and her child. I can already tell it's a girl, but I won't say anything about it.
"Well, you saw me in the store the other day." Miroku says. I look at him then shake my head.
"I was actually referring to the two over there." I wave my hand towards Sango. Miroku's eyes widen then he sighs.
"I should've known. With demon scent, it was only a matter of time before you'd realize that Sango was pregnant." He says.
"You know what it is, huh?" Sango asks eagerly. I take a step back, intimidated by her sudden enthusiasm.
"What?" I ask, wondering if I should try to brave her or if I should run out the door right now.
"What gender my child is. You know, don't you. You can smell it, I'm sure." She says. I nod then straiten up. I thought she was going to murder me or something.
"Yes, I know." I reply calmly.
"What is it?" She asks.
"A girl." I finally tell her. She jumps up and down (as much as she can, that is), then turns to Miroku.
"You owe me a full-body massage when this child is born. That's what we agreed on." She says. I smile then look away as Miroku lets his glare go to me.
"I didn't change the child's gender. I just told you the news early is all." I say. Sango's attention turns to the stairs, while I try to keep my gaze away from Miroku's.
"I didn't know you had blue eye-shadow!" Sango remarks.
"I don't." Kagome tells her. After a few more seconds, Miroku stops glaring at me. I turn to fully face Kagome and I'm shocked. I don't know how she can possibly look that good, but she does. Wait... I do know how she can look that good. She's beautiful before she gets dressed up.
"Wait... You... Oh, you didn't do that." Sango says. Sango's scent becomes heavy with anger and I take a step back. She's scaring me more than Miroku. With the rage of these two, I don't have any doubts on them being perfect for each other.
"You're going to pay for that!" Sango nearly screams. Kagome walks up to me and waves to Sango.
"Bye. I'll see ya tonight or tomorrow. Take care of yourselves!" She says. I nod my head to both of them, not feeling like saying anything for fear of their anger. I walk her to the car, my arm around her waist for two reasons. The first is to keep her from tripping in those shoes. How do girls balance on those, anyway? Anyway, the second would be my possessive side. I want everyone to know she's about to be taken.
I drive her to the resturaunt, remembering her reaction to the bill. She panicked when she saw the cheapest food was around thirty dollars.She panics every time she sees the bill, and I laugh so she'll relax a bit. Sure, it's pricy, but she and I both like the place. When I propose to her, it'll be in a place she likes.
The waiter seats us, then we order food and drinks. We both eat, and i stare at my food. I want to propose to her, but I'm still afraid that she'll reject me. Well, I would rather her reject me now then after another year of dating. That would be even harder. I get up then pull the small box from my jacket. I kiss her cheek, then get on one knee.
"Kagome... I love you and I want you to be with me forever. There's only one way I nkow of for that to happen... Kagome, would you marry me?" I ask her. I nearly said mate instead of marry. My mind works differently than her human mind.
"I'd love to, Sesshoumaru." She says quietly. I smile then put the ring on her left hand. She looks at it for a while then looks at me again. She grabs my tie, which chokes me for a few seconds, and pulls me towards her. She kisses my lips, and I kiss her back. I'm not sure if I could be any happier than I am right now.
"I love you." She whispers to me. I kiss her head then grasp her left hand tightly.
"I love you too..." I whisper in reply. I kiss her lips a few more times and then return to eating. I hate to ruin the 'mood' (not the perverted type of mood), but I am hungry. I'm eager to be able to spend my life with her, now.
One more chapter. Hey, do you all think I should write a sequal? I might, but I don't know if it's worth coming up with a plot... Everyone will have to tell me if I should or not...
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