Breathe Your Name Chapter 4: Insanity Must Run In the Family, an inuyasha fanfic

Chapter 3

Insanity Must Run In the Family

"Sesshomaru…what—what are you doing here?" Kagome stuttered, not believing her eyes. Sango stood behind her tentatively, getting a good look at the man who had knocked her friend up.

"I am here to fix my mistake."

Kagome eyes blazed with an internal flame. "Mistake?" she hissed. Sango put a reassuring hand on her should though Kagome seemed to pay no heed to it. Sesshomaru stood from his seated position.

"Yes." He walked over to her and presented her his closed hand. She looked at him quizzically until he opened his hand, his palm facing her. "I would like for you to marry me."

Kagome's heart sped up and she could hear Sango's gasp.

And then—

Everything went black.

"Kagome!"

Eri tapped her foot impatiently. "Where are they?" she questioned. She sat up and walked through the hall to the stairs. She heard Sesshomaru's voice and stopped in her tracks.

"I would like for you to marry me," she heard him say and her eyes widened, her heart stopping. Who was he proposing to?

And then she got her answer from Sango's yell.

"Kagome!"

Eri was furious. No, she was livid. How could her friend be such a recreant? No wonder she wanted to call Sesshomaru!

Eri rushed back to the room before gathering her things and climbing out the window, shimmying down the pipe.

Did Rin even know?

Well, she thought, only one way to find out…

"You idiot!" Sango berated. Sesshomaru resisted the urge to roll his eyes as he picked up Kagome, setting her on the couch.

"Why would you ask her something like that? You know how her father is! Hell, aren't your guy's dads like best friends or something?"

"They are and they will find this appropriate. I refuse to let my child be born under such circumstances. Mistake or not, it is the heir to my company," Sesshomaru answered, standing next to the couch while Sango checked to make sure Kagome was okay.

"Is that all you care about? An heir?"

"Rin is female. So yes."

"Asshole," she muttered under her breath. "How do you even know this will be a boy?"

"I do not."

"What if it's a girl?"

"I grow tired of your questions wench."

"Why you…" Sango stood; ready to hit the guy if necessary.

"Please tell me that was a dream," Kagome's voice said from the couch. Sango jumped and turned around.

Sesshomaru's face remained taciturn.

"No. Now, what is your answer Kagome?"

"I—um—we—you—"

"You wish for this child to have two parents correct?" Kagome stared up at the man. He did have a point. She didn't want her kid growing up with one parent…and she refused to give it up—no matter how it was conceived.

"Well yeah…"

"Then it's settled. You are my fiancé."

Oh boy. Sango watched the scene from behind the couch. Her friend was still young—she was going to marry and have a child.

Inuyasha would have a fit—and Miroku, well he'd be okay with it. But their fathers…what will they say?

She turned her attention back to the two soon to be parents.

"Have you gone to the doctor?"

"No…"

"I'll pick you up after school."

The next day came quickly, Sesshomaru's proposal still fresh in her mind. Why had he asked her to marry him? She knew he didn't do it just for the child's sake. There had to be something in it for him.

"Hey Kagome!"

She turned to see Rin running towards her, a smile upon her face. She was as giddy as always. Does this mean she doesn't know?

"Hi Rin."

"I heard you and my dad are um…getting married."

Kagome stopped in her tracks. "You mean you know?"

Rin nodded, still smiling. "Yup! And to be honest I'm glad it was you. I can't wait! It'll be so cool to have you as a mom!"

Kagome laughed at the girl's enthusiasm but she wasn't so sure she was comfortable being Rin's mother. They were friends. They went to school together for Kami's sake.

"How 'bout I be your friend instead? I mean, I'm only a few years older than you."

Rin's smile turned into a frown. "Can I still call you mom?"

Kagome gave a sigh of defeat. "After your father and me get married."

"Cool!"

Why was this girl so set on her being her mother?

"Rin…" Kagome said tentatively.

"Yeah?"

"Did Sesshomaru mention the little one on the way?"

Rin looked at her with wide eyes. "Are you kidding me? You're pregnant!"

Kagome's hand instantly clamped over Rin's mouth. "Shh!" she said, noticing a few students threw her curious looks before continuing.

"Yes," she whispered.

Rin hugged Kagome tightly. "Oh man this is the best day ever!"

Kagome smiled and hugged her back, reminding herself Rin had never had a real family before. Though it was a little awkward, she began to think she could survive Sesshomaru if Rin were around.

As promised, Sesshomaru was waiting in the parking lot after school. Rin and her walked out of their last class, PE, arms linked. It was then that Kagome saw the group forming around Eri.

Kagome smiled and dragged Rin over to her. Eri had left so suddenly and had turned her phone off so Kagome had worried a bit.

"Eri!" she called.

"Oh look, there's the bitch now," Eri said, pointing to where Kagome was standing, everyone around her turning to look at her. "She got knocked up by someone other than Kouga! Let's give the slut a hand!"

Kagome was speechless. Who was this? This surely wasn't her best friend. What was going on?

"Eri—what?"

Eri stepped down from the table she was standing on. "I thought you were my friend Kagome," she whispered and then walked off, the crowd following her. Ayumi and Yuka gave her glares before following after the rest of them.

Rin put a hand on Kagome's arm.

They were all laughing at her. Ms. Goody two shoes had gotten knocked up.

"Kagome, do you want me to tell dad?"

"No," Kagome said, her voice hard. "I'm gonna finish the year. Just leave them be."

"Ok…" Rin said unsurely.

"What took you so long?" Sesshomaru growled as they got into the car, Rin in the back.

"Kagome's friends—"

"Just wanted to talk to us," Kagome interrupted, giving Rin a warning look. Rin backed down with a sigh.

Sesshomaru noticed the exchange and curiosity tugged at him.

"I see."

"So can Rin come with us?"

"Yes. Have you told your parents?"

Rin, ecstatic about being able to go to the doctor's appointment, squealed.

Kagome smiled at her and then looked to Sesshomaru. "I'm kind of afraid to…"

"Alright Ms. Higurashi, everything checks out fine. Your next appointment is on the 5th. Now, here are some things to make sure you do," the doctor said, handing her a list of foods, activities, exercises etc. "Congratulations. I bet both of you are very proud," she said with a smile.

Kagome smiled back while Sesshomaru remained stoic, looking at his watch every few minutes. "Thank you doctor."

"No problem. Now remember, the 5th!"

Rin attached herself to Kagome's arm and Sesshomaru walked beside them. "Are you gonna live with us Kagome?"

"Um...well I—after I marry your father."

"Okay!" she chirped.

"Hey Rin, can you get me a water from that vending machine over there?" Kagome asked, stopping at the stairs.

Rin nodded and ran over, leaving the two alone.

"Now, Sesshomaru, we need to talk about your tendency to sleep with other women."

Sesshomaru resisted rolling his eyes. "I do have morals human," he growled.

"But—"

"Here you go Kagome!"

Kagome inwardly groaned. Rin just had to interrupt didn't she? "Thanks hon," she said taking the water from her friend.

She glared at Sesshomaru's back the whole way down the stairs.

"Why'd you want to meet me Sango?" Inuyasha asked as he sat down at the table Sango had reserved for them.

"Hm, just thought I'd give you an update on your brother and Kagome," she said, sipping from her glass of water.

"What did the bastard do this time?" he growled.

Sango rolled her eyes. "Looks like Kagome's going to be your new sister-in-law."

Inuyasha's eyes widened. "She's m—marrying him? Oi Sango," he said dropping his head to the table. "You really know how to kill a guy."

"We're here."

Kagome nodded and opened the door to exit the car. "Hey Sessh, can Rin spend the night?"

He growled at the nickname but complied. "I suppose."

Both girls squealed. Without realizing it, Kagome had bent over giving him a quick peck on the lips before exiting the car.

Rin giggled and followed her.

"Kagome?"

They both began to climb the stairs, Sesshomaru pulling out of the driveway.

"You do realize you just kissed my dad right?"

Kagome gasped and put a hand to her forehead.

"Oh boy…"

Sango walked up the stairs to Kagome's room, worn out from reassuring Inuyasha everything would be fine with Kagome. He had said he wanted to see her tomorrow. Sango had told him he could, as long as he didn't mention the pregnancy or marriage to Kagome's parents.

"Hey Kags, I'm back."

Kagome looked up from reading a book and smiled. "Hey," she said quietly, putting a finger to her lips.

Sango looked over seeing a girl, a bit younger than both of them, cuddled up to the teddy bear on Kagome's bed.

Kagome stood, motioning for Sango to follow her.

As soon as they were out of the room, Kagome began speaking. "Where were you?"

"Inuyasha."

Kagome nodded knowingly. "I'm bored, want to watch a movie?"

"Yeah sure," Sango agreed. "So who was that?" she asked, referring to the sleeping Rin.

"That's Sesshomaru's daughter."

"How old is she?"

"Fifteen."

"Aw," Sango said with a giggle.

Kagome rolled her eyes and sat down on the couch as Sango slipped a movie in. "Oh, so I kissed Sesshomaru today—by accident."

"Well you've already slept with him."

The previews began.

"Yes, but I was drunk…man, I don't even know how my first time felt," Kagome said with a sigh.

Sango laughed. "Don't worry Kags, everything will be fine. I'm sure Sesshomaru will take good care of you."

"I hope…"

She decided not to tell Sango about Eri. It would only worry her.

Kagome awoke to Rin rolling over, her hand smacking Kagome in the face. Kagome groaned and laughed. She rolled over to look at the clock.

"Ah shoot," she mumbled.

"Rin," she hissed. "Wake up."

Rin opened her eyes. "What?"

"School."

Rin nodded and grabbed her things. Kagome sighed and gathered her clothing before stopping at her door to tell Rin, "You can change in here."

"Okay."

Kagome's stomach lurched and she mentally groaned, rushing to the bathroom.

After heaving out last night's dinner Kagome quickly changed, Sango waiting to take them to school. Kagome rushed into her room, clad in a semi-baggy t-shirt and loose jeans. Though her stomach wasn't growing that quickly, she still didn't feel comfortable in tight clothes.

She sighed, looking at the diamond ring on her finger. It was beautiful. Maybe she wasn't ready for this? She rolled her eyes. Of course she wasn't ready—but she really had no choice.

Nobody's ready for something like this…

She grabbed her backpack and made her way downstairs to the kitchen where she knew Rin and Sango would be waiting.

"Kagome."

She stopped in her tracks and smiled when she heard the voice. "Daddy!" she squealed, hugging the man that was standing in front of her tightly.

"I missed you sweetheart."

She saw her mother give him a hard look and he cleared his throat.

Rin was sitting at the table; the usual smile not on her face and Sango was sitting besides her.

"Kagome, we need to talk," her mother said.

Kagome's eyebrows furrowed until she saw the object sitting in the middle of the table.

Her pregnancy test.

A/N: Yay! Another chapter done! Woot! Okay so anyways—yeah I hoped you liked it! Haha everyone was expecting it to be Kouga weren't you? He'll show up soon again—he won't give up that easily! And Miroku makes an appearance. Yay! Everyone's favorite lecher. : ) Anyways, review!

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