A/N: Well then chapter seven is finished I decided I might as well do it while I've got the energy. I think you'll all really like this chapter. Hehe. I decided it might be better for Inuyasha to stay at Kagome's cause I figured out that it would work in the plot, for I have something planned and I though it would work out nicely. I actually edited this time, hopefully there won't be as many mistakes.
By the way…THERE IS A LOT OF INUYASHA OOC IN THIS CHAPTER…you know just to warn you.
ReViEw TiMe!
neon blue: Yup Yup, I decided to continue, I know how you feel about the tests. I had a physics test this week and I am pretty sure I bombed it pretty bad, although I didn't study, I give up on studying. Well Thanks for reviewing!
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KagiHime: Lol Aint he? Yup that's all he is just a big teddy bear XD with a bow you can't for get the bow… yay! I got a golden prize! I'd like to thank my mother and my father yup, and also my coffee cup…where would I be without you? Thanks for reviewing!
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Sorry if I missed anyone!
Fact of the Day:
A baby boy from Norfolk, England, was given the name:
"Alex
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Solskjaer"
After all the members of the Manchester United
Football Team!
Quote of the day: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
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Santa's Little Helper
Chapter 7: Conclusions
By WintersBlaze
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"Ugh!" Inuyasha placed a hand lightly over his sensitive nose, irritated at the fact that he couldn't plug his nose since it was still broken. "What is that smell?"
Kagome chuckled and lifted a finger, poking him in the arm. "That my friend is the smell of freshly cooked corn dogs." (I have no idea what corn dogs' smell like or taste like; they could be good for all I know)
They had arrived at the carnival a little under half an hour ago, and were now looking for some place to eat before going on rides. So far they had passed a cotton candy stall with a rude cashier, and a slushy stall, whose owner had fallen asleep.
"Well," he concluded dropping his hand back to his side. "It smells like dead cat."
She patted Inuyasha's back sympathetically, and gave him a baby face. "Aw, does poor little Inuyasha need a hug?" she cooed.
Inuyasha gave a boyish smile down at her and Kagome felt her breath catch in her throat and her heart stop a beat. Woah, okay…since when did that start happening?
"Hey, Kagome?" His voice brought her from her confused thoughts. "Can we have pizza? There's a stall just up ahead."
"Sure, why not?"
After ordering their pizza, they sat down at a nearby bench to eat.
"So, which ride do you want to go on first?" he asked amused by the man on stilts currently making balloon animals for children.
"How about that fun house thing?" Kagome suggested, "You know, the one that has the big air bed you can jump on in the middle?"
Inuyasha nodded and threw out his plate into the garbage can. "Yeah let's go there."
Inuyasha sat back and glanced around at the surroundings before he felt something warm being rubbed on his cheek.
He reached up and wiped it off.
It was Pizza Sauce.
He turned toward Kagome with raised eyebrows and a mischievous look on his face. "Did you just rub pizza sauce on my face?
"I might of." kagome crossed her arms and looked away.
"Well then I guess you'll have to face the wrath of," His face suddenly turned evil "The belly tickler!"
Kagome snapped her head towards him with wide eyes and smiled blocking herself with her arms. "NO DON'T!"
Inuyasha came towards her with an evil smile and arms outstretched. "The belly tickler is coming!"
Kagome shot of from her seat on the bench with a happy squeal and began to run through the crowds laughing, with Inuyasha on her heels.
"BELLY TICKLER!"
Inuyasha chased Kagome towards the ride that they had agreed to go on. They both flew by the manager, momentarily stopping to hand him their tickets.
"Belly Tickler!" Inuyasha once again hollered, making Kagome squeal again and laugh harder as she climbed up the rope ladder and then proceeded to the hall of mirrors.
She ran by the mirrors watching as each one made her into a different deformed shape. There was one that made her tall, one that made her look like a giraffe, one that made her look short, and her favorite, one that made her look like a noodle.
Finally, she cane to a slowly revolving tunnel that led to the large jumping area, there was currently no one in it.
Kagome stepped gingerly onto the large air mattress not wanting to topple over. She stood in the middle bracing herself for the wrath of the 'Belly Tickler.'
Inuyasha ran by the mirrors amused by how each on made him look. He reached the spinning tube and came out the other end in the jumping room. He spotted Kagome in the middle.
"Ha! I Gotcha now!"
He took large slow steps towards her with his hand in the tickle position.
"No, please have mercy!" Kagome let out a small scream and a laugh every time he took another stomp toward her.
"Mercy?" Inuyasha threw back his head and let out a loud dramatic laugh.
He was about to attack her middle, when suddenly the whole room plunged into darkness.
Kagome let out a scared shriek and clung onto Inuyasha. She was terrified of pitch-black darkness. Losing his balance, Inuyasha fell over taking her with him. He could smell Kagome's fear radiating off of her beside him.
Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her to calm her. "It's okay, Kagome, it's just a power outage, they'll probably have the light's back on in a few minutes."
She shuddered in his arms. "Are you sure?" She whimpered.
She felt him nod underneath her and she calmed down substantially.
"Okay." she whispered and laid her head down on Inuyasha's chest.
A warm heat crawled up Inuyasha's neck to create a blush on his face. At that moment he was very glad it was pitch black.
His arms tightened around her. Why did he feel such an overwhelming feeling to protect this girl? It wasn't because she looked like her was it?
No.
She may look like her but she's nothing like Kikyo…
He was broke out of his thoughts when he felt something wet soak into his shirt. It smelled like salt water. Kagome was crying.
Inuyasha sat up, placed her in his lap and rubbed her back.
"What's wrong, Kagome? Please don't cry." he whispered
"I'm sorry." she murmured, "I've always been terrified of the dark, ever since I was little."
"You shouldn't be scared, I'll protect you."
She gave an unnoticed soft smile in his direction and wiped her tears. "Thanks Inuyasha, that's really sweet of you."
He felt his face flush and once again thanked Kami that it was dark.
Suddenly a small beep and then a click were heard and the room was flooded with light again.
Immediately, as if it were a reaction, both teens turned to look at each other. Amber met chocolate and they both blushed but were unable to take their gazes away. Unconsciously they both moved forward until their lips were no more then two centimeters apart from each other.
Closer…
Closer…
Closer…
But you know unfortunately things like this never last.
"Hey, It's the elf lady!" a cheerful voice chirped from the tunnel.
Inuyasha and Kagome both separated quickly from each other with deep blushes on their faces. Kagome took in a deep breath before turning to the child. She smiled when she saw Shippo.
"I remember you too, Shippo."
Shippo beamed proudly. "The orphanage lady took me to play games and look what I won."
Shippo held out a new shiny green and red spinning top.
"Wow, that's very nice, Shippo, good job."
Shippo beamed again and then turned his attention to the blushing hanyou.
"I recognize you." Shippo pouted. "You not Santa! You big faker!"
Inuyasha was about to retaliate when Shippo bounce over and bopped Inuyasha over the head with a tiny fist.
Inuyasha scowled and rubbed his head. "Whatcha do that for, ya twerp?"
"Because you're a big faker!" Shippo pulled his eye downward and stuck his tongue out at Inuyasha.
"Why you little…"
Shippo scrambled through the doorway to the hallway that led out and Inuyasha chased after him. Kagome shook her head and followed them.
It was like babysitting two kids.
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Kagome and Inuyasha walked through the door to the house. Kagome had decided that it might be better for Inuyasha to stay awhile at her house. She didn't want risk him getting hurt again at his.
Inuyasha watched as Kagome stumbled through the Kitchen, collapsed on the couch and immediately fell asleep. Inuyasha wouldn't blame her either. She had been chasing him and Shippo all day. Opening the fridge he reached in and grabbed the chocolate milk. Pouring the brown liquid into a glass he mused over the day's events.
Just what had happened in the large jumping room? There was no mistaking it they had nearly kissed.
Setting the glass in the sink. He crept silently over to Kagome's side. Just what was she doing to him? He'd never felt this way about anyone since Kikyo died. She had suddenly vanished one day, never to be seen again. Kikyo didn't exactly bring back happy memories. The day before she disappeared she had cheated on him with a man named Onigumo. Although she betrayed him his heart still ached whenever he thought of her.
Inuyasha turned his attention back to Kagome. Why was it that he felt the need to protect her as if she was a glass doll?
He could only come up with one conclusion.
He had feelings for Kagome. He didn't know what they were, but they were something.
She accepted him for who he was, and for that he was grateful. Perhaps that was that was all he felt gratefulness.
Inuyasha grabbed a nearby blanket and draped it over her before sweeping hair out of her faces and starting up the stairs.
And now he wondered if any of those feelings would ever be returned.
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A/N: Wow this is a first Inuyasha realized he had feelings before Kagome did. They all grow up so fast! WAHHHHHH!