Inuyasha 6 Chapter: The Past

After Kikyou left Kagome began wondering what she was doing in the condo. 'Maybe she was stealing things! No she couldn't have been. I would have seen her walk out with them. Maybe she was… replacing things? But after her and Inuyasha broke up, why would she do that. She looked pretty darn pissed off to me! What could she have been doing...?'

After musing for an hour about said subject Inuyasha came up the elevator and noticed Kagome sitting outside of his door. 'Aww, she looks so cute just sitting there lost in thought… I wonder if she's thinking about her future… Well she doesn't have to worry about it because I'll help her! I promise I will!'

Kagome looked up when she noticed a familiar face looking at her. "Hello can I help you with something Inuyasha?" Inuyasha just gave her a noise of acknowledgement. 'What an arrogant jerk! And to think, I thought he was nice. Maybe he's had a bad day? Oh Gods, his day is about to get worse…'

As they walked into the condo Kagome quickly looked around for signs of anything being different. She couldn't see any… then she saw a card on the coffee table, standing upright and from what she could see the inside was absolutely covered in writing. "Oh Inuyasha! I think there's a card for you…"

"What do you mean a card? You gave me a card?" he asked in a thoroughly confused voice.

"No I saw Kikyou leaving the condo before you came home. I don't think she saw me because I ran and hid behind a tree…" she finished in an embarrassed tone.

"Kikyou was here! What did that damn bitch take this time!"

"Uh… Inuyasha… I don't think she took something… I mean I would have seen her take it… but it looks like she sure left something…"

Inuyasha walked over to the coffee table and picked up the card staring at it in disbelief. He opened it up and Kagome could see his eyes gliding over it. After reading for a few minutes he burst out laughing. When Kagome asked what was so funny he responded "Well let's see it's filled with the "I'm so sorry I didn't mean to leave you bullshit as well as I'm sorry about scaring your whore… blah blah blah blah blah. You wanna read it?" he tossed her the card.

Kagome picked it up and read: 'Yashie baby, I'm so sorry that I got angry over your whore. I mean I knew you had to have one; you were getting very distanced from me. But I forgive you and am willing to take you back. I still love you dearly and every hour I spend away from you seems like a lifetime. I mean as much as I miss the hot sex (Kagome began to blush at this part) I miss cuddling in your arms and you telling me that everything will be alright. I miss waking up beside you and having our morning fuck, before we went to work and saw each other at lunch, and then after work and before bed. I miss all of those things. But more importantly I miss being around you.' Kagome could not believe all the sex that Kikyou talked about… It made Kagome nervous and scared that such a sexual fiend was sharing his condo with her. And she wasn't even a third through the letter, but she had had enough, so she thrust the card back into Inuyasha's hand and ran to her room.

After taking a cold shower she relaxed enough to come back out and help prepare dinner for Inuyasha and herself. After rummaging through his cupboards she came to the conclusion that she needed to go grocery shopping or they'd never be able to eat anything decent. So she settled for ramen. Chicken for her and beef for Inuyasha. As they sat at the island in the kitchen eating their ramen, Kagome turned to Inuyasha and asked about Kikyou. She figured some good ol' background information might be perfect. He looked at Kagome took a deep breath and began:

"Well we met back when we were younger. Several hundred years ago, give or take." Seeing Kagome's jaw drop he explained "Well me being a hanyou and all I'm older than I look. About 558 years old. I met Kikyou when I was about 187. She at the time was about 16. We found solace in each other, for we were both outcasts. Kikyou because of her incredibly strong spiritual powers, and myself because I am neither human nor demon, so I lived in between both worlds. We met and spent many years talking after a century or so we began to fall in love, now I'm not talking about full blown love. I mean beginning to, because neither of us was very trusting. Kikyou had found a powerful spell that allowed her to keep her youthful looks, or she told me. But from what I know the only way to keep such beauty is to sell your soul to a demon. I hoped I was wrong. As the world around us grew up, we grew more in love. But I was foolish, because after a time I came to realize that there were times when Kikyou had unexplained absences. I was sure she was cheating on me. So I had one of my acquaintances check it out for me and sure enough she was. She was cheating on me with the demon she sold her sold too. Naraku. But at the time I thought of it as nothing. She loved me right? She must only be doing this to remain youthful so she'll be able to stay with me forever. Wrong. After awhile I noticed when she'd leave the condo she'd have a big grin on her face. After that day, I began to fall out of love with her. But I still thought that we'd be able to stay together. Our relationship eventually progressed to physical gratification. Or more plainly put; Sex. But since I was falling out of love with her, I didn't place the mating mark on her. So it simply became just that. Sex. After 50 or so years of that. You came along. And that's where we are today. Good story ne?"

Kagome couldn't believe he told her about his past that easily. 'He must really trust me… I guess I should start to trust him too… not get involved or anything! Just trust him. I mean we are roommates, right?'

"I think it was a lovely story until she cheated on you. I mean it sounded like a fairytale love. Pure and delicate, wanting to stay with each other forever, beautiful…"

"Well I told you about my past. I think it's only fair that I get hear at least some more of yours, or at least boyfriends etc."

"Okay, but will you promise not to get angry at me, or throw me out?

"What could you have possibly done that would get you thrown out of here. And I promise I'll always help you and protect you okay?"

"Alright as for past boyfriends; I've often been sought after by boys. They'd always want to be around me, hang out with me and all that stuff. But when I hit high school that all changed. It appeared that there were only two boys in the running. Houjo Kurami and Kouga Wolfe. (Inuyasha begins to emit a low growl here, but quickly covers it up wanting Kagome to continue) They had been after me for my entire grade nine year. I occasionally would date one or the other but nothing serious, you know just a movie or dinner. Fun stuff. After a couple of dates with Houjo I couldn't stand him anymore he was boring and WAY too creepy. I mean he was always giving me these weird remedy things 'just incase' I mean who wouldn't get creeped out by that. So at the beginning of my grade ten year I accepted Kouga's offer on going steady. We dated through all of grade ten, and he was so happy to show off 'His woman' to his friends. I really liked his friends Ginta and Hakkaku. Though I never found out their last names… I think they were related to Kouga or something. We also dated all through grade and eleven and most of my final year. We broke up about a month ago. He was the one who…"

After a minute of silence the tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife. "Who did what Kagome?"

She took a deep breath "Gotmepregnant."

"Kagome, can you please slow it down a little?" he asked softly.

"He got me pregnant…" she said softly and felt tears well up in her eyes. Inuyasha got off of his stool and encircled Kagome in his arms. He stroked her back while quietly telling her it would be alright and he'll help her through all of this.

Kagome had never felt so happy. He'd help her through this. After that though, she'd have to leave. And she'd take her child with her. But she didn't want to leave Inuyasha… 'Oh no!' she told herself. 'Am I starting to fall for him! I can't be I won't let it happen!'

She didn't know how it happened but she was sitting on Inuyasha's lap who was sitting on the floor gently rocking her back and forth, stroking her back. He gently whispered "Is this why you got kicked out?" Kagome nodded, he didn't see it so much as feel it.

"And supposedly Kouga is looking for me. I don't know why though. Probably for me to abort it so he doesn't have to make monthly payments…" Inuyasha began to growl. He had previously had a strong dislike for Kouga ever since they were children. He'd always be there to make his day worse. But now this was unacceptable. Even if he wanted to make amends, leaving Kagome all by herself with an abusive father while she as pregnant was inexcusable! He was mad, very mad. But Kagome needed him and he'd be here as long as she needed him.

As they were both drifting into their own thoughts Kagome whispered "I got a job today"

"Kagome you don't need to get a job. I can provide for us."

"I know but I needed this job for myself. To make me feel like I'm worth something."

"Well where is your job?"

"Tokyo Exclusive"

"What! Please tell me you're not one of the women to hire…"

Kagome looked at him with a smirk on her face. "Now Inuyasha how would you know about that? I mean it's a special feature you have to buy into."

Inuyasha laughed and said "One of my friends is a regular there. Though I'm sure he's trying to get one of the waitresses. And Kaede is nice. She's Kikyou's younger sister. She got hold of an actual spell, that's why she looks older. Because the spell will age you. But hers was just to lengthen her life. I'm sure it will be quite a while yet before she heads to her grave…"

Kagome smiled and said "No, I just seat people, though I'm sure when I get further along just standing will be a problem."

"And I'll be here to help you stand. Remember that. And as of now I'll even carry you since you appear ready to sleep." With that he stood up and carried her to her room and tucked her into the covers. "Don't forget you owe me breakfast." He said with a smile.

Kagome retorted with "Maybe if you actually had FOOD in the condo it'd be possible!" Inuyasha could be heard laughing as he went into his own bedroom. As he undressed and slipped into his own covers he wondered how it would be with himself, Kagome and a child running around. He knew that the child wouldn't be his. But he'd love to have Kagome's child to protect as well as Kagome. With that he went to sleep thinking about Kagome himself, and two children running around the condo. And one child was his own.

A/N awwwwwww, and thank you very much for the reviews, it feels wonderful to have them!
This was definitely my favourite chapter so far. I had so much fun writing it and trying to fit in every aspect and whatnot.
Hanyou half demon
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