Short chapter, but I hope it's good!❤️
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'This is a mistake. A huge mistake.' Kagome thought to herself, checking her watch for the 5th time. All she had to do was turn around, it wasn't too late. Agreeing to meet Inuyasha while caught up in the moment, caught up in him and those literal puppy eyes! Who could deny that man anything when he looked at a woman like that? So without thinking and probably without proper blood flow to the brain she told him yes, I'll meet you Saturday at 7. His face twisted into an instant smile and gods, her heart felt relieved.
That was then, of course. Now her body felt heavy and nauseous. He always swept her away, carried her at his pace. When they met, she never could have fathomed the playboy ladies man of her class would be interested in her. She was kind of under the radar-or so she thought- and was just as shocked as everyone else when he marched up to her, all the confidence and swagger of someone used to hearing yes, and asked for her number. It was so out of left field- really, she had only shared some notes with the man the day he ran late to class- and the next class he was determined to go on a date? She was ready to turn him down, the Dog demon a little flashy for her taste, but when she saw the blush that crept over his cheeks, the nervous way he looked at the ground, eyes darting to her face to check for a reaction… there was no way she could pass. She should have known then she would be fighting a loosing battle against him.
And here she was, pulling into a parking spot, despite all her common sense and an hours worth of Sangos rage venting at her telling her other wise. She slumped her head on the steering wheel as the cars vibration stopped, loose black locks falling over her shoulders. "Idiot. Idiot." She chanted, banging her head against the rubber, hoping to knock some sense into herself. "Go home, girl. Go anywhere else." She muttered under her breath. "You- YOU'RE KIDDING ME!" Looking up, she had seen the hanyou walking towards her, a motorcycle helmet tucked under his arm. Flying out of the car, she stomped towards him. "What are you doing?!" She demanded.
"Nice to see you too." Inuyasha smiled, genuinely happy to see her, smell her, hell even hear her.
"Don't tell me you rode your bike here." She put her hands on her hips, a clear warning sign that she was not pleased.
"So? What's the big deal?" He shrugged, his leather jacket bunching at the shoulders.
Kagomes jaw dropped. "What's-you just- Inuyasha you were just in a serious accident you dummy! How could you even think about getting back on?!"
As far as he was concerned, this accident was a blessing. He didn't want to know a time without her. Obviously it sucked missing time, being hurt and waking up to know your life was completely over. But at least… at least now he had a chance. It was too selfish to say out loud, and to her of all people, so he tucked it away, letting the thought linger unsaid. "But I survived. So obviously I'm going to stick with what kept me safe, right?" He smiled at her, flashing his Pearly white fangs. "It just makes sense."
"Wrong, dog boy. I don't get your logic at all." She huffed, crossing her arms over her chest. She looked him up and down and gods, he looked hot, but then the sight of his red bike caught her eye and she pouted. "I never liked you riding it in the first place. It's so dangerous."
Inuyasha considered for a moment before he spoke. "If you ask me not to, I won't ride it anymore."
She had asked him once before, back when they were engaged. He had stopped riding for the most part, and when he went out it was only with her. As much as he loved the bike, he hated the worry it spiked in his fiancé. Kagome frowned. "It's not my place to tell you that Inuyasha." It's Kikyos. She shouldn't be here. This was wrong. "I think I-"
"-I think if we don't hurry, we won't have time to get snacks." Inuyasha said, cutting her off and grabbing her hand. Kagome furrowed her brow, her bottom lip sticking out as she was pulled along. "You really wanted to see this right?" He asked, looking behind him, trying to put on a brave face. She was ready to bolt and he knew it.
"Yeah, but-"
"I know this isn't easy, Kagome." He came to a halt as they approached the double doors, still gripping her small hand. "Thank you" he tried to swallow down the lump in his throat. "For coming tonight…with me."
Kagome took a deep breath. It was like she was thrust back into college, back into the classroom, taken aback by his unexpected demeanor. He was still Inuyasha. He had hurt her, gods how he had hurt her, but deep down he was good. He wasn't a villain in some fairy tale, but a person who was flawed. She loved him and she hated him. She wanted to push him down to the ground, but then fuck him senseless. He broke her heart, but also made it full. As looked looked at the man she loved more than anything, anyone- standing so scared, so fragile… for the first time needing her… it was against her better judgement. It was against her common sense and probably her therapists advice. She dropped her hand and walked past him, pushing the heavy door open. "I'm not sharing popcorn with you." She said.
The dog demon slowly smiled, a deep chuckle vibrating in his chest. "Hell no. You load it with too much butter and salt." He closed the gap, walking though the opened door and smiled.
"That's what makes movie theater popcorn so special, dog boy."
"I should be holding the doors." He pointed out.
Kagome shrugged. "This isn't a date." She reminded him as She walked to his side, the pair taking even, steady steps as they approached the ticket booth. He laughed at something she said, or maybe it was the snippy way she said it, the sound and look of him blooming something in her chest that she knew was trouble, but she found herself smiling along with him. Caught up once again, swept away by Inuyasha. She knew later, when she was at home, twisted in her sheets, mind replaying every moment, every sentence, every breath she would care. But now, now she didn't mind.
'This is a mistake.'