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Her eye caught sight of a picture thrown onto the ground, and picked it up. 'Oh… it's me and Miroku, hugging at the mall…' Kagome frown turned deeper as she stuffed the photograph into her pocket.
That was the thing with pictures—they were worth a thousand words, but sometimes, they just weren't the right ones.
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Chapter 22: Nicknames
Kagome ran through the school hallways, up and down stairs, looking for Inuyasha. She just about lost hope until she caught a shining of silver, and walked towards it. Inuyasha was sitting in front of a locker, running his hands through his head of hair.
"Inuyasha…?" Kagome kneeled down and stretched her hand out to him timidly.
He turned his head to the opposite side in response, pulling viciously at her heartstrings. "What," Inuyasha demanded gruffly.
"That picture isn't what you think it is," Kagome sighed, looking down at the scuffed tiles of the school.
Pressing his fang lightly onto his bottom lip, he willed himself to believe her. "But… how can I believe you? I mean, I trust you and all, Kagome, but… that picture… What else could it have been?" he asked, sounding as if he was at the point of desperation. 'The hug looked so… serious…'
"I…" Kagome stopped and let out a huge breath, and sat down on the floor facing his side, with her legs criss crossed. "Do you remember Naraku…?"
Golden eyes glanced at her face for the slightest second, before fixing themselves back onto the cream colored tiles. "Yeah, the one from that haunted house…?" 'What does he have to do with this?'
Kagome straightened up her back and pressed her lips together before talking again. "Well, he sort of found me that day…"
Inuyasha turned his body to her, giving her full attention as he slapped his hands onto the tiles. "What?!" He grabbed her hand in his and squeezed lightly, giving her a hurt look. "Why didn't you tell me?"
She shifted uncomfortably under his strong gaze. "I didn't want you to get mad…"
He looked at her, tilting his head in confusion. "Why would I be mad? He didn't hurt you, did he?! If he did, I'm going to kill that—!" Kagome squeezed his hand to stop his ranting.
"No, I'm okay, you don't have to worry…" She lied and tilted her head, putting her best effort into giving him an assuring smile.
Inuyasha stared at her, disbelieving, but sighed and said nothing. He ran his hand down her long, soft hair and his sharp eyes didn't miss the small wince she made when he reached the hair covering her neck. He frowned, moving to brush away the hair to see her neck, but she turned her head defiantly to block him from doing so.
"What are you hiding, Kagome…" His voice became impatient as she kept turning and twisting, making it obvious that she was hiding something.
Letting out a frustrated sigh, Inuyasha pushed Kagome down onto the floor as she emitted a squeak and quickly brushed aside her hair. He squinted as he saw a hint of purple, and rubbed lightly on the area and removed the foundation.
He hovered over the silent Kagome, also silent, frowning more. "Is this what he did to you…?" he ran his fingers across her neck softly, anger building up in him as he realized Naraku wrapped his filthy hands around his Kagome's neck. His…
Tears welled into her eyes, feeling guilty that she had lied to him once again. "I'm sorry, I just really didn't want you to worry, and…" Kagome was cut off as Inuyasha dipped his head down and made a trail of light kisses across her wound, shivers of delight racking her body. She prayed that he didn't feel her shiver, but if was hard for him not to seeing as his lips were right on her neck.
A million thoughts ran through his head as he looked at Kagome, who was staring back at him with her joyful blue eyes… and something sparked inside him, urging him to kiss her.
He leaned down and pressed his lips onto hers, in which she responded with no complaints at all.
"I'm sorry I misunderstood," he mumbled against her mouth. She practically melted inside and wrapped her arms around his neck, completely accessible to his next actions.
Inuyasha ravaged her mouth, deepening the kiss and using his tongue. She only hummed in contentment, kissing him back with every ounce of passion she had hidden inside her. He nipped her full bottom lip as she smiled against his mouth.
Before Inuyasha became uncomfortable, he pulled away and brushed his lips against hers briefly, once, twice. Her eyes drifted open as realization slowly struck inside her head.
"Did we just…"
"Yeah," he grinned, one fang poking out.
"You…"
"Uh huh."
"So, are we…?" Kagome smiled, almost bursting in happiness.
"Yep, whether you like it or not!" Inuyasha sing-songed, wrapping his arms around her and rolling across the floor as she laughed. "It's settled."
They sat up and leaned against the locker as Kagome wrapped her arms around Inuyasha's waist, squeezing him only slightly. "You don't know how happy I am…"
Inuyasha glanced down at the top of her head and smiled, kissing it and giving her a slight hug, responding to her. The bell signaling lunch ended rang, as people began to emerge from the cafeteria doors.
Inuyasha quickly got up and brushed the dust off his jeans, before helping Kagome up. She smiled in thanks and hugged him again, never getting enough.
"Kagome, Inuyasha!" Sango waved and ran to them, with Miroku following behind. "I presume you two are all patched up?"
Kagome grinned, linking her fingers together behind her back and rocking on her heels. "Yup…" She looked up at the ceiling, Sango suspecting there was more than just an apology and forgiving during those fifteen minutes of lunch.
"You're going to tell me what happened next period… you better," Sango whispered mischievously.
Inuyasha's ears swiveled to their direction, hearing what Sango had whispered and smiled knowingly. "So, man, what happened? You look all happy and… damn, I think I know what happened," Miroku smirked his same old perverted smirk.
His attention turned back to Miroku, and Inuyasha slapped his head lightly. "We did not do whatever you're thinking!"
Miroku's face drooped teasingly, wiping fake tears from his eyes. "And I thought you were a man, Inuyasha…"
He contained his anger, walking behind Kagome and Sango. Kagome stopped briefly for him to catch up, Sango walking a few steps ahead. As soon as they were side to side, she linked her fingers with his and smiled up at him.
'November third, officially the happiest day of my life… so far.' Inuyasha looked off the other way and smiled, being unable to control it as he unconsciously squeezed her hand.
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Word about Inuyasha and Kagome spread fast; fast, as in practically the speed of light. And, eventually, the news came to Kikyou.
Her face burned with rage, as she clenched her fists and dug her manicured nails into her palm, making a couple of red crescent moons.
She resisted the urge to scream in the middle of the school hallway and attack the innocent freshman students traveling quickly out the school entrance doors in each of their own groups.
'Why did he have to get with her?! Why not myself, my oh so very beautiful self!?!?' Kikyou thought with her eyes squinted up in fury, truly insulted he did not pick her as his girlfriend. She let out a little "hmph" and reassured herself as much as she could.
"They'll break up next week, and he'll come crying and begging for me… I'm sure," Kikyou smirked, strutting down the hallway as if she owned the world.
'Yeah, her butt probably does,' thought a small girl standing at her locker, staring silently.
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"Hey, hey!" Kagome called as she ran, catching up to Inuyasha, Miroku, and Sango. "When you all get home, get online, ok?" she smiled.
They all nodded in agreement, and a silence fell over their heads as they walked. Sango, feeling as if she should give her two certain friends time alone, acted up. "Pervert!" she falsely accused purposely, slapping Miroku, but not as hard as usual.
Miroku, looking surprised (seeing as he did not do a thing) talked back. "But I didn't--!" Sango shushed him and pulled him away, talking to Inuyasha and Kagome. "Bye guys, I'm gonna go teach him a lesson! Talk to you both online!"
The couple watched Sango drag Miroku across the street by the ear, and then turned to each other.
"I'll walk you to your car," Inuyasha offered, taking her hand in his and walking towards the parking lot. A comfortable silence was in place, the two just being happy together alone.
"Thanks… and, I guess I'll talk to you later?" Kagome smiled.
Inuyasha grinned. "Yup."
Kagome stood on her toes and gave him a chaste kiss, letting her lips linger on his for a while. "Bye, Inuyasha," something twinkled in her eye, and she entered her car, driving off.
He grinned in a silent frenzy as he walked himself to his automobile.
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fr0sted FLAKES: YOOOHOO! (:
Iam TOOSEXY: Yoo-hoo to you too, Kagome. ;-)
TIE MY FN SH03S: …
slaythepervert: …
fr0sted FLAKES: …Stfu, Miroku.
Iam TOOSEXY: TTTT I am hurt greatly.
fr0sted FLAKES: . Tahaha.
TIE MY FN SH03S: Tha's my girllll. :o
slaythepervert: NO, SHE'S MIIIINE!
Inuyasha stared blankly, reminding himself that Sango was Kagome's best friend. Kagome's straight best friend, who would never, ever take Kagome away from him. Inhale, exhale.
fr0sted FLAKES: …There's enough Kagome to go around:D
TIE MY FN SH03S: I don't share, you should know that
TIE MY FN SH03S: :)
slaythepervert: Sharing is caring n.n!
TIE MY FN SH03S: Well, too bad, 'cause I don't care. :O
slaythepervert: …Burnnn
fr0sted FLAKES: Did the mean widdle Inuyasha hurt Sango-chan's feelings? ):
slaythepervert: Yes, so berry much :,(
fr0sted FLAKES: -throws toaster at Inuyasha's head- NO DINNER TONIGHT.
TIE MY FN SH03S: Ouch X.X
TIE MY FN SH03S: Aw, but baby:( Dinner… -sob-
Iam TOOSEXY: …My butt itches.
fr0sted FLAKES: o.0… What a co-winky-dink, my gluteus itches too.
TIE MY FN SH03S: I'll rub it for you ;D
fr0sted FLAKES: …PERVERT ALERT! (:
TIE MY FN SH03S: … D;
fr0sted FLAKES: …Aw, it's ok, baby. );
slaythepervert: AWWW, KAWAII!
Iam TOOSEXY: …Sexy.
fr0sted FLAKES: Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow… MEOW MIXXXXX!
TIE MY FN SH03S: …Cutie poopie.
slaythepervert: …
Iam TOOSEXY: …
fr0sted FLAKES: …
fr0sted FLAKES has left the room.
slaythepervert has left the room.
Iam TOOSEXY has left the room.
Inuyasha stared incredulously at the chat room box he was currently in, all by himself. "What the hell, they all left me at the same time!"
His sensitive ears caught the sound of his cellular phone ringing, and he looked at the caller ID, seeing it was Kagome.
"You all left me…" Inuyasha greeted with, Kagome hearing the pout in his voice. "Even you!"
"Tee hee hee," she only responded with.
"So, how's my cutie poopie doing?" Inuyasha emphasized on the 'cutie poopie', knowing Kagome would become exasperated by it even further.
"I don't like that name!" Kagome whined childishly, making Inuyasha laugh.
He grinned, forgetting she couldn't see it, but he knew she could feel it in his voice. "Well, too bad sweetie, cutie poopie is your new nickname."
Kagome was quiet, before ringing in suddenly. "Then you are… dung pie!"
Inuyasha stared weirdly at his wall. "Dung pie…?"
"Yes," Kagome said strongly, "dung pie."
He burst into laughter. He caught his breath and answered, "Well then, I guess you're kissing a piece of dung?"
"Well, you're kissing a poopie!" she shot back in a pouty voice.
"…A cute poopie," Inuyasha corrected.
"…Oh, yeah, that helps."
"So, baby, have any plans this weekend?" Inuyasha started up a conversation, seeing as their last one died.
"Hmm, not at the moment?" Kagome smiled in her voice, almost as if she was hinting something.
"So… want to go out on Saturday?" Inuyasha grinned.
"Okay!" Kagome silently cheered in her head, jumping up and down, circling around and around in her room until she fell onto her bed. "Surprise me."
"Okay, sugar booger!" Inuyasha mock cooed.
Kagome's mouth hung agape. "Sugar booger…!?"
"Yup, do you like?"
"You… you… uh," Kagome racked her brain for thoughts. "Um, jelly snot!"
Inuyasha burst out laughing, making Kagome pout once more. "Jelly snot? Where'd that come from?"
"I don't know, but I couldn't think of anything else!"
He chuckled once more. "'K, I gotta go now, sweetheart," he said, using a proper and much sweeter nickname. "Bye, doll."
"Bye…" Kagome clicked off the phone, sighing in content. She stared up at the ceiling, before getting up quickly and running downstairs.
"Mom, guess who my new boyfriend is!" She glowed with delight.
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Um, yea. 0.o Another short chapter, and it took two weeks . Now I've got a term paper, Science Fair project, and History Day project. :( Great, great…
My chapters disappoint me, especially my ending. D:
-Pailynne.