Eyes Like Yours
By: DarkCrystalis

Disclaimer: I don't have one, how about that, you evil owners-of-Inuyasha-people! (Which don't include me, I might add.)

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Chapter 18

Knocking on the door and waiting patiently, Kouga wasn't surprised when silence met him. Sighing heavily after a minute, he tried again, and waited some more.

He knew she was in there, and he also knew she wasn't asleep; otherwise he'd be able to hear her deep breathing patterns from his demonic hearing.

Just before he opened his mouth, the door was swung open, revealing a tear streaked face of a beautiful woman. Her raven coloured hair looked like a bird's nest, and she had bags under her eyes, showing her lack of sleep.

"Who are you, and what do you want? Can't you see that I want to be left alone, after ignoring your annoying knocking two times!" Kagome snapped coldly, in an uncharacteristic manner. Despite her showing of anger and annoyance, her voice was soft, and barely audible.

For a moment, Kouga didn't know what to say. What had he come over here for, anyway? He didn't know the girl, or her current situation well enough to say he'd come to comfort her.

"I…uh…heard you crying; I'm in the room next door. I just wanted to check and see if everything was alright over…" he didn't get to finish, because Kagome's captivatingly beautiful eyes glared at him with hatred.

"SO, you were listening to my conversation with my friend? I suppose you know of all my problems, too! Do you think you're smart, or cunning?"

He opened his mouth, but no words were uttered as she continued venomously.

"You know what I think of you? I think you're an eavesdropping sneak that deserves to be beaten to a pulp for poking your nose into things that aren't your business!"

Kouga's eyes widened in shock, unable to come up with any coherent sentences in reply.

"Lady, I just wanted to…"

Kagome scowled, and using both hands, shoved his chest harshly, in order for him to go away.

"I don't need or want your help! I didn't even ask for it! I'm not some hysterical bitch that needs psychotic help from a complete stranger! GET OUT OF MY FACE!"

Slamming the door, nearly hitting his forehead in the process, Kouga stared in complete confusion.

"What…the hell…just happened?"

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Collapsing on the tiled floor, Kagome held her head in her hands. She didn't even know the guy, and she snapped on him like a rubber band that had been stretched too far.

God, she felt so bad for treating him like that…

I'll have to talk to him later, and apologize. I think he said something about being next door…

Maybe Kagome really HAD lost all semblances of sanity…

…Or perhaps she was just missing her loving hanyou.

The time they were spending away from one another was tearing her apart, and Kagome couldn't handle it.

Why do I always have to jump to conclusions, and never listen to his side of the story? That's the second time I've done this; you'd think I would've learned the first time...

Sango was right; would he have saved my life, if he didn't honestly care for me? Where did I get the idea about the "feeling guilty if he doesn't save me" crap? It was all a lie, and I know it…

Kagome had told Sango all about Inuyasha being a hanyou, and surprisingly, her friend took the news fairly easily. Sango, after listening to Kagome's full story, went on to talk about her family's ancestry as a Taija, or demon slayer.

Wiping the tears from her face, Kagome mustered up the courage for a smile. It'd been ages since she'd smiled last, and it was about time she got back into routine.

Taking a deep breath, she got up off the floor, walked over to her bed, and rang the bell in her hospital room.

A few minutes later, a nurse came over, and asked her what she needed. Thankfully, this time it wasn't Kikyou; in fact, the nurse had sat and apologized for a good five minutes about the incident.

"It was all a big mistake; nothing like that has ever happened before…I'm really sorry, Kagome, on behalf of everyone. How could you ever forgive the staff here at the hospital? The least we could do is keep Kikyou in custody, while the case is being investigated."

Smiling weakly, Kagome knew exactly what she wanted to do.

"Well, let's get me out of here, but before that, I want…" whispering the rest into the nurse's ear, Kagome saw her wicked smile in response, and the nurse's head nod in excitement.

Yes, that's exactly what I want to do…

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Shippo gnawed nervously on one of his fingernails, trying his best to calm down.

Kirara would be meeting him at the dinner table in less than five minutes, for their dinner together tonight.

She'd insisted to meet him, rather than have him pick her up.

"I'm not really the romantic type for having a man pick me up with flowers and all…besides, it's easier if we just meet each other there, ne?"

Sighing at the memory, his nervousness rose even more (if possible), when he saw her fluid form stride into the restaurant. She politely asked the waiter for Shippo's table, and smiled when she saw him rising to meet her.

Shippo drowned his vision in the traditional white kimono she wore, embroidered with a red and gold dragon from her mid calf, having the tail wrap around her left arm, and finally end at her right shoulder.

The colour made her normally pale skin look more tanned and luscious in the glow of the soft lights.

Taking her hand in his, he kissed it softly, before pulling out her chair, motioning for Kirara to sit down.

"Really, Shippo…is this necessary?" Giggling, Kirara's eyes sparkled as she stared at him while he seated himself.

Blushing slightly in response, Shippo nearly let out a breath of relief when he saw one of the waiter's coming to their table.

The restaurant was small, and secluded, but very expensive and chic. It was much unlike his normal dining tastes, but he wanted to impress Kirara, and make everything perfect for her.

As they chatted lightly, their appetizers came faster than expected.

Munching on their scrumptious salads in delight, they enjoyed one another's company in a comfortable silence.

Soon, their dinners were served, and an apple crisp with a side of ice cream and premium whipping cream dessert followed.

Taking the spoon and feeding her gently, he grinned as she timidly opened her mouth, accepting the sweet treat. Chewing and swallowing, Kirara nearly moaned with pleasure at how perfect everything was tonight. She was with Shippo, he was feeding her dessert, and things couldn't have been better, could they?

Taking her arm, and gently lifting her out of the chair, Shippo left some bills on the table, with an extremely generous tip.

Walking arm in arm towards his car, Shippo demanded that he drive Kirara home, not wanting her to take the public bus, or have the night end just yet.

When they reached her small-but-cozy home, Kirara stopped at the doorway's arch to her home.

"I guess the magic has ended," she whispered, staring up into Shippo's intensely green eyes.

"Not forever; only for tonight…"

Leaning down, Shippo gently brushed his lips across hers; reveling in the soft contact they shared.

Pulling away and not wanting to ruin the moment, Shippo smiled widely, and ushered her inside.

"I'll see you soon, Kirara; get some sleep."

Nodding her head numbly, she walked inside, and closed the door behind her.

Gently sliding to her knees while resting her back on the door, Kirara expelled the breath she'd been holding.

"What a night…"

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Kikyou stared out of the cell's bars at the sky, frowning in sadness.

This wasn't how things were supposed to be…Inuyasha was supposed to fall for me, and love me…what did I ever do wrong?

Tears welled in her eyes, and she chewed her lower lip to keep it from trembling.

I fucked up…I played him, and ruined him…if only I'd kept it together, if only I hadn't been so stupid…

Closing her eyes tightly, Kikyou felt a tear somehow manage to stream down her porcelain face. No sounds were made as she clutched her arms with her hands, breathing in the cold night's breeze.

I deserve this…I deserve it all.

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Inuyasha stared lifelessly up at the ceiling, avoiding everything and everyone. Maybe Kagome was right…maybe he should just give things up all together.

Things weren't going well between them, but he had to honour her wishes to be left alone. What else could he do? He didn't want to hurt her more…

Closing his eyes, he fought back the tears that threatened to fall.

Sleep didn't claim him for hours, until he fell into an exhausted state, which finally made him pass out.

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Sesshoumaru woke up in the middle of the night, sweating. He'd had a strange dream, and Rin was in it.

She was smiling at him, and holding his hand, saying that she loved him.

Scoffing at the thought, he went to move out of bed, but a small movement caught him off guard.

Rin's hand reached out, and clasped onto his arm, pulling him back into her embrace. She was still sleeping, but even when she was unconscious, she knew what she wanted from him.

It was pretty cute, actually…

Glancing at her solemn face, he nearly smiled at the sight. Rin looked so angelic, so perfect; but then again, she was, wasn't she? At least to him…

Pulling her even closer, he buried his head on top of hers, inhaling her sweet, flowery scent.

It had to be the damn "Herbal Essences" shampoo again; that stuff drove him wild with lust…

Smirking, Sesshoumaru closed his eyes, and pulled the blanket further over their bodies to keep warm.

Soon afterwards, he too fell asleep, with Rin's soft hands splayed across his bare chest, in innocence.

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Review Notes:

mylovemiroku – I try hard to make Sango a great girl, because I feel that most stories don't get enough of her in them, to make her personality come out, if you know what I mean. Oh, about the surprise Miroku has, I think that'll be in chapter 19, so you'll have to wait a little longer for it. LOL, as for the Spanish project, I know exactly what it's like to do everything last minute – that's how I do my homework, LOL! I love the little escapes too, reading a chapter or two from some of my favourite stories…it perks you up, ne? Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

mylovemiroku – I try hard to make Sango a great girl, because I feel that most stories don't get enough of her in them, to make her personality come out, if you know what I mean. Oh, about the surprise Miroku has, I think that'll be in chapter 19, so you'll have to wait a little longer for it. LOL, as for the Spanish project, I know exactly what it's like to do everything last minute – that's how I do my homework, LOL! I love the little escapes too, reading a chapter or two from some of my favourite stories…it perks you up, ne? Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

WickedGame – The SessRin parts, in my opinion, are the cutest and the best. I try really hard on those, just because I love the pairing so much! I have an idea or two for a SessRin story, so I think I'll do really well on it, if I start that story idea. Kagome is an idiot, for going and assuming all those things…but things will even out, for sure! I'm not really a Kouga fan either, but he has to be in the story, I think, seeing how he's in the Inuyasha series, too. Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!
LinkinGrl720 – Yay! You still love the story…and I hope you continue to do so! Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

KumiAkitsuri548548 - LOL, so you noticed my little note about the late chapter, huh? Oops! I hope this chapter made up for it, though. This one was posted within 8 days of the last one, which isn't too bad, in my opinion… Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

litty2000215 – I try not to make cliff hangers TOO often, only when they're needed. Cliff hangers might piss off my fans, and that's not what I intend to do. And hey, chapter 18 wasn't a cliff hanger, either! Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

anime-lover-forever2007 – Sadness is a part of drama…it just sort of has to be there, you know? Don't worry, don't worry! Things will be alright. Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

bubblez4ya – I hope Kagome and Inu will figure out things soon, too. LOL! Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

xoxcharminxox – LOL, thanks a lot! "This chappie told us a whole lot of nothing", but as you said, you aren't mad or anything…Well, chapter 18 said a LOT, so you can't complain! Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

Hanako Horigome – Yay! TY! Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

debora diskey – Aw, please don't have your heart broken! I only have glue sticks to put it back together…Well, I'm glad my story was an inspiration to delete all the "crappy" stories you had saved before…maybe I set the bar for the type of reading you're looking for! If you ever want to read GOOD fanfiction, give me a shout; I have a million I could recommend for you, and I'm sure you'd love them. Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

waterandsky04 – Kagome and Inu's sitation is messed…but it'll work out…sooner or later, lol. Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

bobalina – Love and angst…come on, what's a story without those properties? Gotta love it, hehe. Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

warprince2000 – Eep…didn't I already get this review? I don't want to respond in the exact same way as I did for the last one…erm…THANK YOU, lol. Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

Inuyasha's chick – Canadians are cool, and I'm glad to hear that you are too. Most of my readers are Americans, as far as I know…so it's a nice change, hehe. I'll definitely keep writing…pfft, my fans would kill me (and I would kill myself) if I didn't! Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

InuObsessedo.o – Kagome is confused, but she is being a dolt. I love her, and things will turn out eventually, but she has to stop jumping to conclusions. Of course, the SessRin stuff is going along quite smoothly…too smoothly, infact. I think I'd better mess it up some how, things are too good between them, LOL. Please continue reading and reviewing in the future! P.S. I'm Canadian, and live in Canada. Canada's Thanksgiving is in October.

Inu'sHardcoreBitchThatLovesRamen – Oh my god, I love your screen name, LOL. It's so funny! Anyway, please don't die…or at least not until the end of the fic, so you get to see what happens, lol. Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

Kiwi The Dog – I'm glad you forgave me; I was getting worried that you wouldn't! I'm really excited for the next chapter, too…and the next one…and the next one…lol! Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

Ryoko Ao Midori – Rin and Sesshy are maybe going too smooth for my liking…it's about time I throw in a conflict, because it's getting SO mushy…yes, I know, everyone will hate me for it, but so be it; this has to happen, LOL. Please continue reading and reviewing in the future!

Thank you to all of my reviewers! I love you all…

Sincerely,

-DarkCrystalis