DISCLAIMER:I do NOT own any of the character ideas used in the following fan fiction. It is just an original story idea using the characters of the Manga/Anime.
Other than that I hope you guys enjoy this story being re-made. Having new experiences I am hoping to be able to reach a more realistic aspect to the feelings involved throughout the story. It will be shaped as I go, so prepare yourself for an emotional roller-coaster and please, feedback is always good.
A/N for chapter- a large part of this chapter is internal monologue- so I will put those in italics. These are the internal thoughts of the characters. Also- i changed my writing style a bit to smooth out the transition between characters. I'm trying to not use their names as much and rely instead on he and she. Please let me know if this makes sense or if it's preferred to keep the layout in chapter 1.
Kagome hears Inuyasha sit and begin to eat. Slowing her thoughts she prepares to get some sleep. But her voice rushes back in her mind.
I would not have to worry about the cold if you slept with me.
Blood rushed to her face- and her heart rate sped up.
Oh my gods! How could I have been so forward!
Practically screaming at herself her thoughts continued-
Geeze girl- talk about an awkward dinner- no wonder he needed some time alone. You basically invited him in with words like that.
But...it's not like we weren't TRYING to get him closer… I mean.. Inuyasha so close, I don't think we would get any REAL sleep…
Involuntarily imagines of Inuyasha- his piercing gold eyes- the way he looked at her earlier- his eyes full of… of what? Love? Want? What were the golden orbs trying to tell her? ….His lips slightly parted slowing leaning down.
The energy in her body began to hum. A warmth spread as her thoughts continued back to their recent adventure- to the point where Inuyasha had shed the top of his Hakama and sweat dripped down his neck….down farther to…
The warm energy began to pool in her stomach- causing her legs to involuntarily clench on themselves.
Ugh who are you kidding- You KNOW you want him next to you.
Her inner voice teased.
More to the point- you want HIM to use his hands to explain what his eyes tell us.
The image of Inuyasha and Kikyo flashed across her mind- halting her thoughts.
Seriously?
Why are you thinking about THAT right NOW!
The image of Kikyo's final moments with Inuyasha came to mind. The sadness that exuded from Inuyasha as the woman he loved first died in his arms.
A chill ran through her body- effectively eliminating the warmth she previously felt.
Has enough time passed for him? Will he be able to accept my feelings without regret? I wish I had been here for him. What if he needed me? I know he must have gone through a lot alone.
Her heart spasmed, clenching in her chest- her fists tightening-nails biting her palms as the emotional hurt flared through her body.
It's just not right-it's not fair. How could the world bring so much grief to one person. ESPECIALLY someone so amazing like Inuyasha…
She could feel the build up of silent tears behind her eyes.
"Kagome? You ok?"
Inuyasha spoke suddenly.
Her head jerked towards his voice- eyes opening in Surprise.
"Um- Yea! I'm fine! ...My brain is running wild though… if I'm being honest" she answered meeting his gaze.
Inuyasha was sitting stiffly near the fire.
"Uh… what about you? You seem tense?"
Inuyasha flushed as his ears laid flat against his head.
"Um… I just wanted to check on you- I noticed you were moving around a lot for someone who is supposed to be sleeping"
Kagome nodded her head. Turning to the empty spot next to her she patted the pillow.
"Come on- you can help me fall asleep" she said light heartedly.
A blush crept across his face, his eyes darting to the spot next to her where her hand lay.
"I don't mean anything weird haha!" she giggled.
"But it really is a tad cold and I am still getting used to not having Sango available for extra warmth, normally Shippo would help- but he went with them to watch the twins"
He looked over at the smiling Miko. As the fire danced off her raven locks, she appeared even more beautiful, if possible.
She really is amazing.
He thought to himself.
Quickly he stood and walked over to where she lay. Hopping the steps on feather light feet and dropping to her side, unsure of how to proceed.
Kagome turned towards him and tugged at his hair pulling him down to the spot next to her.
"Ow! Hey!" he cried sourly as she giggled, adjusting the single blanket on his form.
"I told you I'm cold- so hush and be my foot warmer" she teased.
She snuggled into his chest and gave a huge sigh of contentment as he wrapped his arms around her familiar form.
"Ahh, let me stay like this and I will be asleep in no time!" her muffled voice came out.
Inuyasha was tense as she lay wrapped in his arms. His brain shooting off signals to move away-to not get so close.
You don't want to get too close- they always leave…..NO- not Kagome, she would never leave me. She came back- even when I thought all was lost.
He quickly silenced the negative thoughts.
Finally relaxed, he gave her a light kiss on her forehead, pulling away to looked at her face, a little shocked. He wasn't sure how long it took him to relax, maybe five minutes?… and she was already ASLEEP!
Keh…. You're something else Kagome.
He didn't know how long he laid awake listening to her breathing. Thoughts running a mile a minute through his head.
The forest fell silent- signaling it was deep into the night- and Inuyasha allowed himself to sleep. Curled up next to his Kagome.
A/N
Ahh it is refreshing to be writing again. But let me tell you- getting the creative juices flowing is turning out to be refreshing and a challenge. Sometimes you get wrapped up in your everyday lives and forget to allow the art to flow.
Took me a few days to figure out the next plot points and how I want them to play out. But I hope you follow along and find enjoyment from this story as it unfolds.
I will try to update within the next week!
Until next time!
-KKB