Disclaimer- I don't own Inuyasha

Title- Love Isn't Luxury

Summary-Kagome, a middle-class girl never thought she would be at war with Inuyasha, a rich pretty boy which she met at school. However, neither of them thought they would fall in love either.

Genre- Romance/Humor

Chapter 37:It's Not Always Like A Fairytale

She opened the door and entered quietly. She softly closed the door behind her. As quiet as a mouse, she walked back to her bed and sat down.

She looked straight ahead. There was nothing, but a white wall. She wiped her cheeks to get rid of the tears she just shed. Her breathing calmed down now.

She turned her head to the side.

"She's alive," Kagome whispered.

Inuyasha, who also looked at the white wall, sat besides her. He hadn't move from that spot.

Kagome wasn't surprised when he turned to face her with an undescribable look.

"I know. . ." he said so lowly, you almost could understand what he said.

Kagome looked down, finding the floor intriguing. She felt his eyes boring into her. Almost like he was trying to find something out of her.

She opened her mouth to say something, but nothing came out. What can she say? What can she do?

God knows she wishes to turn things back around.

She suffered so much.

And he has too.

What now?

"I'm sorry," she whispered. She continued to stare at the floor. She doesn't expect for him to forgive her. She doesn't expect for her own daughter to forgive her either, when she's old enough to know how she came to be and brought into this world.

Kagome jumped when she felt a rough yet, gentle hand on her chin. Carefully forcing her to look up.

'Why is it that everytime I see those eyes. . .in so much pain. . .my heart breaks?' she asked herself.

It's true.

His eyes are in pain. If she only knew why. . .

Inuyasha looked at her with a fixed gaze. Taking in all her features. Everything he forgot, he remembered it. Her delicate jaw line, her perfect little nose, her soft cheeks, and her eyes. Her big, blue, beautiful eyes.

As cliche as this sounds, he couldn't help but admit the fact that you could get lost in the eyes of the one you love.

'Love. . .' the word crossed his mind. 'I still love her.'

He released her chin and caressed her cheek before cupping it. He bit his lips as he saw her close her eyes and lean into his touch and put one of her hands on his.

"Kagome. . " he breathed.

Kagome opened her eyes. She just stared at him. She didn't know what to do in order to show him how sorry she was. Only to say it.

"I'm sorry."

Inuyasha pulled her head, so her forehead can rest on his. Their nose touched by tip.

"I know," he said shakily. "I know."

Kagome held on to his hand tighter. Light tears ran down her face.

"She's beautiful," she heard him say.

All she can do is nod.

"Just like you," he whispered.

Kagome snapped her eyes open and looked up at the hanyou she had fallen in love with.

Inuyasha looked at her with such emotional eyes, that the moment was ruined when they heard a knock on the door.

He let go of her cheek and stood up to see who it was. Leaving Kagome on the bed with disappointment in her eyes.

Inuyasha opened the door and was not surprised when he saw almost everyone standing on the other side.

And when I mean everyone, I mean everyone. Starting with Mrs. Higurashi, Souta, Sango, Miroku, Kohaku, Rin, Nazuna, and even The Great Sesshomaru.

They all entered in an awkward silence.

Kagome looked at every single person with questioning eyes.

Noone spoke.

And it got on a certain person's nerve.

With her sighing, she walked to Kagome, ignoring a glare from a certain male.

Kagome looked at her, amused. She didn't expect her to be the first to talk. But here she is, in front of her with her hands on her hips.

The person frowned slightly.

"Well," she said.

Kagome stood quiet, not knowing what to say.

"I want to see my cousin," Nazuna declared.

"Nazuna, honey, stop acting like your father," Rin said gently.

Sesshomaru just rolled his eyes.

Nazuna sighed. "I know you and Uncle Inu have things to work with, but I'm still a kid and I want to see my cousin."

Kagome smiled softly. "That's fine with me."

Nazuna smiled cheerfully. "And I'm happy your okay, too, Aunt Kags," she said bubbly.

Kagome's eyes grew wide. 'She called. . .'

"Nazu, I'll take you to see your cousin," Inuyasha said as he headed out the door.

Nazuna nodded, vigorously and quickly left with her uncle.

Souta sighed. "Thank god, she left. Kid give me the creeps," he muttered.

BAAM!

Souta rubbed his head and look up to see Sesshomaru towering over him with a cold glare.

"Hehehe.. . my bad, Shaggy," he said and quickly ran behind his mom.

Mrs. Higurashi didn't bother to pay attention to her soon at this moment as she focused her attention more on Kagome.

"Kagome, how are you?" she asked as she walked to her daughter.

Kagome looked at her mom with need. Mrs. Higurashi wasted no time but to hug her daughter tightly.

Kagome wrapped her arms around her mother, but what got to her is that she didn't cry.

Noticing this, Mrs Higurashi pulled back a little. She sighed. "Dries out of tears. That's good."

Inuyasha just stood there, still not believing what's in front of him.

Nazuna giggled, when her little cousin made a funny face in her sleep. She looked up at her uncle with a smile that faltered when she saw his expression.

She kicked him.

Inuyasha growled and looked down at the girl before him.

"Yes?" he asked annoyed.

Nazuna frowned. "Hey! Put a smile on. It's your kid!"

Inuyasha sighed and looked back at his daughter.

'My daughter,' he said to himself.

"She's alive. . ." he breathed.

Nazuna rolled her eyes. "I can see that much."

Inuyasha stood quiet.

Nazuna bit her lips. She has never seen her uncle so emotional. The way he looks at his child is so. . .

She can't find a word.

But it looks like he is in a state of disbelief.

Nazuna sighed and rolled up her sleeves. "Okay, okay. Spit it out. What's on your mind this time?"

Inuyasha looked back down at his niece. He smiled softly. "Nothings wrong."

Nazuna snorted. "Bull shit. Talk to me, girlfriend."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes.

"Well, it's not nice to keep a lady waiting! So talk!" she demanded.

Inuyasha sighed. "I prove my point. You are a Takahashi."

"Come on!" Nazuna whined. "Tell me."

Inuyasha sat down on one of the chair that rested against the wall. But he could still see his daughter.

He saw her move her little fist to the air and brought it back down. His heart felt somewhat heavy.

"I was scared," he blurted out.

Nazuna nodded as she, too, took a seat. "And?" she urged.

Inuyasha sighed. "I don't know. . when I saw her. I was broken because the doctor told us she would live, but here she is . ."

"And seeing her moving and fully alive, it scares the shit out of you doesn't it?" she asked.

Inuyasha nodded. "I think Kagome felt the same way. We were so scared of losing her that I guess we kind of expected to see her dead since we have fucked up luck, but she's alive," he finished with tears forming in his eyes.

Nazuna just hugged her uncle. "It'll be okay," she whispered.

Everyone left the room after saying how sorry they feel and how they were happy to hear the baby girl is fine.

They all went to go see her, while Kagome stayed in the room.

She still sat on the bed and flopped down on her back and looked at the ceiling.

"She's alive," she said to herself. Her daughter s alive. And she did one thing she hasn't done ever since she got in the hospital.

She smiled.

"She's alive," she said, but this time with joy.

The door opened.

She sat up to see who it was.

Inuyasha.

He just stood there leaning against the door, with his hands on his pockets and staring at her.

Kagome bit her lips to fight a gasp. 'Why am I getting turned on by seeing him in this angle?' she asked herself.

Then she noticed something.

His eyes.

She saw something she was yearning to see for a long time.

Love and happiness.

Like being put under a spell, she stood up and started walked towards him.

His eyes followed her figure as she came close.

"Is something wrong?" Kagome asked softly.

Inuyasha took in a deep breathe. "Yes."

Kagome furrowed her eye brows "What si it? Is she okay?" she asked urgently.

Inuyasha nodded. "She's fine."

"Then?"

Inuyasha rubbed the back of his neck. "There's two thing wrong."

Kagome blinked. "What?"

Inuyasha held one finger at her. "First, she doesn't have a name."

Kagome bit her lips and looked down. "I know."

Inuyasha put a hand on her chin and made her look up. "Do you have something in mind?" he asked softly.

Kagome blushed for some reason. 'Why am I acting like a school girl right now?'

"I do."

Getting of the wall, he stood closer to her. "And? What is it?"

"Kirei," she whispered.

Inuyasha smiled softly at her. "I like it. She is beautiful."

Kagome tried to look down but he kept a good grip on her chin.

"What's the other thing?" she asked.

Inuyasha looked at her with this emotion that she could not explain.

"I've wanted to do something for a long time now," he said huskily.

Confusion taking over her, she asked, "what?"

"This," he said and pressed his lips against her's. Pulling her into a kiss so tender and so soft that he even surprised himself. He pulled her close to him and deepened the kiss.

When he pulled away, he chuckled lowly and rested his forehead agaisnt her's.

Kagome still stood there wide eyed. Trying to calm herself down.

He kissed.

She looked up at him.

"Does this mean you forgive me?" she asked.

Inuyasha sighed. "I will always forgive you, but. . ."

Oh no, the 'but' word.

Kagome felt her heart drop.

"We can't just get together just like that. This isn't a fairytale. I'm not saying we need time, cause we just proved that doesn't work," he explained.

Kagome felt a little hope.

"What do you suggest?"

Inuyasha pulled her closer to him. "Start over."

Kagome pulled away with a frown.

Inuyasha looked at her with confusion. "What?"

Kagome shook her head. "I don't know you, stranger," then she grinned, "But if you give me your name.. . then you're not a stranger. Mine's Kagome Higurashi and I have a daughter," she said as she stuck out her hand.

Inuyasha couldn't help but chuckle. He took her hand. "I'm Inuyasha Takahashi and I have a daughter, too."

Kagome raised an eyebrow. "I guess we have a lot in common."

Inuyasha flashed her an award winning smile. "I guess we do. So how about we get to know each other on. . let's say. . a date?" he asked.

Kagome smiled. "I'd love to."

Well there you guys have it. They're starting over. And I hope you like it.

Stay tuned there is still more to come. And I appreciate that you guys haven't lost faith in me.

I love you guys!

Tootles!

Hana