Her Scent
Chapter 6
Summary: Whoever she is, that woman's scent alone drives me insane. I'm dying to see what she looks and feels like. I pounded my body harshly against the metal door, slowly breaking the frame. When I finally get to her, she's mine. Patients is a Virtue from Inuyasha's point of view.
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha... blah blah blah.
Note:Because this is from Inuyasha's perspective, things are going to be a lot different with the certain parts of the story. Inuyasha's mind is much more graphic than Kagome's.
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To sum things up, we were getting much closer and I was falling more deeply in love every day, with all the different activities we did together and all the sides we saw of each other. She was sweet, and I was just awesome, so we're perfect for each other, right? I'm waiting for the perfect moment to tell her how I feel.
The only fear I have is this:
What if she doesn't love me back?
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My eyes fluttered open and I felt a big grin stretch across my face. I had a nice dream about Kagome—and surprisingly, she wasn't nude in it. It was me and her in a cabin, on top of a snowy mountain for some strange reason, but we were hanging out being ourselves. It was nice because we do that every day, and it's nice to know that—some of—my dreams are a reality.
I walked straight to her room to check on her. She looked peaceful as always, but a bit more groggy. She wasn't wearing her sleeping mask so I could see her whole face. Her cheeks were a bit rosier than usual, her hair still tangled and messier than her normal morning look. I walked up to her and tried to touch her cheek to see if she had a fever, but she tried to slap my hand away and hit herself on accident. Her brows pulled together for a second and she grunted but she remained asleep.
I couldn't blame her for being so tired.
She didn't take a shower last night—but she still smelled amazing—because we'd been working out for almost six straight hours the previous night. I brought her to rest in the living room. But she just collapsed on the floor. She told me not to worry about her and to let her be for a moment. I went to get a drink and came back to find her breathing evenly, sleeping like a baby. I'd bet she was too tired to walk upstairs so I brought her up and set her down neatly under her covers and turned on her AC, since she was covered in sweat.
I tried to push her hair out of her face and she slapped herself again. I chuckled that time.
After making her slap herself a couple more times by poking her, I decided that now was the perfect chance for me to cook something for her. I got dressed—she'd bought me more clothes—and drifted downstairs and searched the fridge for something that would please her. She seemed to be a big fan of bacon and eggs, so I fried some up for her and made toast just in case she'd still be hungry. She needed to get her energy back.
After cleaning up, I placed everything on one of her diner trays and headed upstairs to find her waking up. She got a good look at me as she opened her eyes and tried to blink out the sleepiness. I walked around to feed her.
"Hey, lumpy. You're finally awake. I was beginning to think you'd never wake up. You slept like the dead last night." I wrapped my arms around her shoulders and helped her into a sitting petition, then handed her the food. "I made you breakfast."
She looked rather impressed with my cooking skills. I felt proud of myself, knowing it'd be easier than I thought to take care of her.
"I'm still tired," she wiped her eyes. "but thank you anyway. How long was I aslee—".
"Shh, chew and swallow." I said, shoving food in her mouth. "You should be tired. You fell asleep on the living room floor—at one in the morning, might I add. I carried you upstairs. But every time I accidentally touched you face, you'd try to swat me away, slapping yourself in the process."
"How long have I slept?"
"A little longer than usual. It's eleven. Not too bad. It's still an appropriate time for breakfast. I wouldn't really call your usual day-off time sleeping in, since you wake up at like eight."
"I don't like to sleep in for a long time, I'll get cranky."
"I know. That's why I called you lumpy head. Your hair is messier than usual when you wake up." I laughed and ran my hand through her tangled locks. "Eat your breakfast. I wanna do something today. It's Saturday, and we could be out with lives right now."
"I'm not really a social person."
"Yes, and I'm going to change that. I've been locked in a hospital for ten years—" I exaggerated "—I'm not gonna be locked in a house forever too."
With that, I left and wandered around not doing anything in particular but waiting for her to finish her food. When I couldn't smell it anymore, I wandered back to her to clean her mess. I knocked on her bedroom door, it was closed now so she was probably getting dressed.
She opened the door looking all cute and innocent, her hair brushed neatly now, wearing her exercise clothing. Her toned legs looked so good in her shorts, but she wouldn't know I was checking her out because I wasn't staring right smack at them. I was subtle, only directly checking her out when she wasn't looking.
I needed any excuse to hug her, to be in physical contact with her, so I threw her over my shoulder and carried her downstairs. I ignored her mild but when she smacked my ass, I almost whimpered as all blood rushed south.
I threw her on the couch and mercilessly tickled her, loving her soft screeches and giggles.
Eventually through the fight, the phone rang. She sprang to answer it.
"Hello?"
"Kagome, it's Sango."
"Sango? Oh, hey, what's up?"
"I have good news!"
Kagome smiled in response. "What is it?"
"Miroku proposed to me! I can't believe it, Kagome. We're gonna be married!"
"Shut up!" Wow, she was so cute. She saw my reaction and knew I was listening.
"Yes. He wants to take me out to eat tonight for sushi. I was wondering if we could stop at your place so I could show you the ring. Plus, it's been months since we hung out. Not to mention, your birthday is next month. We should chill more. I feel like I haven't spoken to you in years!"
"Umm... Sango, I don't think now is the best time for you to come over. Maybe another time... Hold on a second." She looked at me and hit me on my shoulder.
"What?" I tried to pretend I was distracted, playing with my hair.
"My friend and her fiancé want to come over."
"Then let them come over. At least it'll give us something to do today." I smiled, mostly at the thought of another male coming over. I loved being around Kagome, but I still needed to be around someone who I could socialize with without getting an erection.
"Yeah, but what should I say about you?"
"Same story we work around Homo with. Juno." I chuckled. She turned her attention back to the phone.
"All right, Sango. You can come over. But I have someone here. My roommate."
"You finally have a boyfriend?" Kagome jumped and I jolted a bit at the question. I chuckled at the thought of me and Kagome together. Her friend had no idea how happy I was that she saw us that way, too. I nodded and she looked at me like I was crazy.
"Uhh... Yeah, I guess you could say that. He's a boy and he's my friend."
"Get real, Kagome. What's his name?"
"Juno."
Sango laughed.
"Isn't that a movie? Whatever, it's a cute name. How old is he? What's he look like? Is he home now?" she asked rather quickly. I couldn't get the idea out of my mind... the idea of me and Kagome being boyfriend and girlfriend. I wonder what Kagome thought about us being together. She looked away from me when she noticed my stare.
"He's twenty-four and he is home."
And he's gorgeous and has a great sense of humor, I dreamed she added.
"What's he look like?"
"Umm... He's tall and has very long black hair."
"Give me some details, Kagome."
"Like what?"
"Oh, I don't know... Is he muscular, sexy. How big is he?"
The phone slipped through Kagome's slender fingers and her face turned red with embarrassment. I had to hold my mouth closed to keep from laughing. This Sango girl must be an awesome chick, or a mind reader. Her thoughts were on the same path as mine were. She slowly bent over to retrieve the phone.
"Umm... He's good-looking," I felt my pupils dilate when she said that. "I've never actually seen him nude so... I can't tell you that..."
Liar, I thought and laughed quietly. Kagome turned her face away again.
"Where did you guys meet?" I after she said that, I heard a male singing and raised a brow. What the fuck? Sango turned to attention to whoever it was. "Get dressed. Kagome said we could go over." Then to Kagome: "At a coffee shop or something?"
"No. I've known him for a while but he moved to Mongolia. His parents died and he had no family so I invited him to live with me until he got back on his feet. We just sort of... hooked up, I guess."
"Interesting. What? Okay. Kagome, we're leaving now. See you in a few. Bye."
"Bye." she hung up and turned her attention to me again.
"You are such a liar. You've seen me naked before."
"Yeah but that technically doesn't count—you were wrapped in a towel."
"You know you wanted to see my huge cock, if you didn't already catch a glimpse."
She looked shocked. "You're unbelievable."
"Yes, I am so big it's unbelievable." she hit me again and the humor burst though my composed mask. When I was done laughing, I tried to pull off the sexy act again, bringing her to me.
"So... We're boyfriend and girlfriend now?"
She couldn't speak for a moment. My pupils dilated again, knowing I was getting to her. "Only in front of an audience, I guess."
"Why can't we pretend to be boyfriend and girlfriend at night, when no one is around to interrupt us?"
"Interrupt us doing what?" she wasn't looking at my anymore.
"Fucking... What else is there to do to a beautiful girl late at night? I'm more than willing to pleasure you, ya' know. I can be gentle for you... being a virgin and all."
She shivered. "No, I'm good. That's okay..."I laughed and kissed her forehead then released her to stretch.
"Where are you going?"
"To masturbate, since you won't have sex with me." The look on her face was comical. I burst into laughter again. "I'm kidding. I gotta take a shit actually..." I ran to the bathroom. A short while later, the doorbell rang. Kagome opened the door and I heard lots of squealing and laughing and... kissing?
"Isn't it beautiful?" Sango said. I recognized her voice from the phone. Her voice sounded soft, but strict at the same time. Like she could sing and sooth well, but also was big on yelling.
It was quiet for a moment before Kagome spoke again. "Yeah. Miroku, you must have spent a fortune on this."
"Only and eighth of a fortune. The wedding is gonna cost a fortune if anything..." a male voice responded.
I instantly noticed that Kagome didn't respond. What was wrong?
"Kagome, where's Juno?" Sango asked.
"In the bathroom."
"Who's Juno?" the man asked.
"This is the surprise I was telling you about in the car. Kagome's roommate is actually her boyfriend, but they don't do anything sexual." Sango sounded like she was teasing. This was my cue, to go downstairs and be all sexy to impress Kagome and her friends.
"His name is Juno? Isn't that a movie?"
"Yes! That's exactly what I said. That movie, with that pregnant teenager. We saw it, remember?"
"Oh yeah... It started with a chair,' Who knows? Maybe you and Juno will start with a chair too. Or the couch..."
"Okay, that's enough." Kagome said sheepishly.
I approached the stairs and walked down slowly, taking in the appearance her her friends. I appraised the female first. Her voice matched her appearance. She was pretty (not as pretty as Kagome) but she had a look to her that said mess with me and I will fuck you up. She had exotic light brown eyes with violet and gold specs in them. I could tell she was athletic, but a bit thicker than Kagome. Her hair was about as long as Kagome's, dark brown, tied in a high ponytail.
I got a good look at the male next. He was about as tall as me, with dark brown hair that probably sat on his shoulders. I couldn't tell exactly how short it was, but it was tied back in a tiny ponytail. His ears were pierced, his skin was very tan and he was built like me. His face was very open and friendly and innocent looking, but his eyes glazed with curiosity and he appraised me right back, like a child would stare at someone in a wheel chair.
I took in all these details in the 5 seconds it took me to trot downstairs. They thought I was Kagome's boyfrined, and I wasnted to show them that I was good to her. I softly kissed her forehead. "I didn't know we had company."
"Guys, this is Juno." she introduced me to them. I looked at them.
"I'm Miroku and this is Sango, my fiancée." he leaned forward to shake my hand.
"It's so nice to meet you. I'm Juno, Kagome's boyfriend." I turned and smirked at Kagome.
"Kagome, you never told me you had a boyfriend." Sango said. I realized she was trying to get Kagome to repeat herself. Kagome looked slightly irritated.
"We went over this, on the phone, Sango. He's a guy and he's my friend."
"Yes, but I'm your sweetheart, aren't I?" I tried to sound insulted, but it came out like seduction. I lifted her and sat down, forcing her in my lap. I kissed her cheek and breathed in her scent.
"Sure you are."
Miroku coughed a laugh. I winked at him, and he winked back. He knew I was trying to impress Kagome. I turned to her. "How about you go fix our company some drinks, sweetie."
"Sure." I kissed her neck and let her go, for now. Sango followed her, leaving my and Miroku alone. I wasn't going to make this an awkward silence, this man seemed pretty cool, so I'd try to become his friend.
"You seem happy." I smiled.
"I am." he sighed, looking at the floor. "Me and Sango are getting married."
"That's good to hear."
"There's a problem though..." he began. I waited. After a minute of silence, he spoke again. "I don't know who's going to give Sango away." he sounded deep in thought. I didn't really know what to say to that, because I knew nothing about weddings, meaning I had no idea what he was talking about. He continued. "Her father passed away recently, and I don't want to upset her by bringing it up."
Now I understood what he meant. I still didn't really have anything to say as I set up four coasters. "She'll probably be upset about not being able to have her father at the wedding..." I smirked. "But you can always make up for her sadness during the honeymoon."
He laughed, and I felt so good about cheering him up, I laughed too.
Sango and Kagome were entering the living room now. "What's so funny?" They asked in unison.
"Nothing, babe." Miroku and I said, and laughed together. He and I were going to be great friends. I smiled at the though as the girls set up the drinks. I noticed Kagome on the opposite side of the table, trying to get away from me. Oh no you don't, I thought as I pulled her on my lap, burying my cock with her ass. Then I started to harden. Her eyes widened just a bit as she smiled.
Miroku observed her expression. "Kagome, are you okay? You look like you're about to pass out."
"I'm fine."
"Why don't we get back to the subject. If Sango's father is passed away, I suppose it would be appropriate if she were given away by a friend's father, your father, or her grandfather." I smiled at Sango, hoping not to hurt her feelings.
"Oh, well, my grandfather passed away too. Miroku's and Kagome fathers are passed away as well. Maybe Kagome's grandfather can give me away?" She looked at Kagome.
"I'll ask him."
Throughout the conversation, me and Kagome had a little wrestling session. She squirmed to get free or reposition herself, but I couldn't help myself. She was too irresistible...
"Where are you having the wedding?" I asked some 15 minutes later.
"Well, I was thinking some place very cheap but very elegant, like you grandfather's shrine." Miroku said to Kagome.
I shifted again and chuckled loud enough for her to hear, but quiet enough so the others didn't hear. Her face turned rosy as she stared at the floor. I didn't let go of her when her friends were leaving, either. I kissed her on the cheek, tasting her in the process. She shoved me away.
"It's about time we're alone," I tried my sexy act with her again and reached for her, but she quickly pulled my arms away. This made me really upset. She was always open to my affection. Why was she rejecting me now?
"Did I do something wrong?"
"Oh no. Poking your cock in my ass was exactly what I was hoping you would do." She really sounded angry. "Does my story about me getting raped mean nothing to you? It's the only reason I'm uncomfortable with anything related to sex. And it's a pretty big reason."
"So if you never got raped, you'd fuck me?"
"You're unbelievable!" she yelled.
Damn potty mouth! "Sorry. That slipped out." I hugged her more softly with less force in apology. I knew she forgave me when she hugged me back.
"I'm very sorry I upset you. I can't help it, though. You smelled so good, I wanted a taste."
"Thanks." she replied in a bored voice.
"Remember what I said this morning about wanting to go somewhere...?"
"Shopping again?"
She knew me well. "Yes, please."
"Food or clothes?" I asked sweetly.
"Both...?" he said. I rolled my eyes and grabbed my keys.
She bougt me totally random shit that I picked out from a emo looking store. One of the dudes in there had a pink mullet, and that's what brought the store to my attention. I was mainly liked it because I knew I wasn't the only freak in there.
Of course I thought of Kagome and got her a shirt with Hello Kitty on it. Hello Kitty reminded me of Kagome: little, soft and cute. She didn't accept it at first, but I pretended to be really upset of she didn't. She was being really slow to leave, which surprised me because I could tell she didn't like being here. I only didn't like it because of the countless men I caught checking her out.
She was still complaining when we got in the car.
"Whenever you ask if we could go somewhere, we always come to the mall! Can't we go somewhere else like a Jazz club or see a movie?"
"No. We're gonna do something fun like dancing or ice skating. Take your pick."
"I can't dance. I can't ice skate."
"Liar."
"Shopaholic."
"Bitch."
She laughed for some reason, then gave in. "I can dance, but I really can't ice skate."
"Then we'll go ice skating. If it's something you're not good at, I can teach you. But, of course before I do that I gotta push you around on the ice. It'd be so funny to watch you fall." I laughed.
I didn't remember where the skating joint was, but I knew she wasn't going in the right direction. We were near her house. I gave her a look and cleared my throat and she surrendered.
After we got money from the ATM, we went into the large building. I couldn't help but notice how many men were here... young men watching Kagome as we entered. Feeling devious, I stared one of the men dead in the eye before wrapping my arms around Kagome and smiling. She turned red and tried to pretend that didn't happen.
It was a pretty cool place. It was really spacious and thankfully air conditioned. The whole lobby was a giant arcade flooded with teenagers and young adults. There were two glass doors opposite from the entrance: one leading to the roller blading rink, the other, to the ice rink.
As we were putting our skates on, I noticed the snack bar off the far end of the arcade. With my amazing vision, I took in all the items on the menu: pretzels, chips, cookies, sode, water, smoothies... and endless candy choices.
"Wait. I want to get something to eat, since we didn't get anything at the mall."
"What do you want?" she handed me some cash and raised a brow.
"Just a pretzel with cheese and a bag of onion rings. I'll be right back." I half ran there, my stomach growled as I stopped at the counter. I took in the appearance of the teenager working at the stand. He was shorter than me, very skinny, very bored, obviously, had bad acne.
"How can I help you?" He sounded bored, too. And his voice was surprisingly deep.
"One cheese pretzel and onion rings, please."
I suddenly felt an uncomfortable gaze on me... no... two of them. There were two girls speaking lowly about me from somewhere nearby.
"That guy with the long hair, at the candy counter, he's cute."
"Oh, he is. And look at the hair."
"Look at that body!"
"You should totally go for it."
"You think so?"
I tried to ignore them and put on a friendly smile as I made my way over to Kagome, who I couldn't help notice examining the girls the spoke of me. She looked upset... or pissed.
"Umm, yeah! But hurry, he's coming this way."
I continued ignoring them as she caught my smile. "It's for you." I gave her the pretzel. "I wouldn't ask you for money without getting you something."
The girls came then, both staring at me with curious, hungry eyes. I should feel flattered, but I felt more like I was standing on stage in a crowded theatre with no clothes on. I was embarrassed. They both glanced at Kagome for a split second.
That made me angry.
"Hi. My name is Mayu. I couldn't help but notice you from across the rink. I was thinking maybe we should share a pair of skates?" she winked at me. I looked at Kagome and raised my eyebrows in disbelief. That girl was so... raggedy. The other girl was eyeing Kagome like she was garbage. I wouldn't have that.
"Thanks, but no thanks." I said calmly, but still harshly. I wanted to kill these girls so bad... but I had to restrain myself. "It's nice of you do introduce yourself, and I'm flattered that you like me,"—more like disgusted—"but you must clearly see that I have a girlfriend. No you can go share a pair of skateswith some next guy. But be sure that he's available and don't interrupt people's conversations. It's beyond rude and try wearing a skirt that fits. Come on, Kagome."
We left them standing there, their mouths gaping open like they just saw a ghost. I felt manly pride sweep through me. Kagome wasn't mine, but it felt so right to stand up for her like she was. I was still smiling as I put my skates on. My smile widened when Kagome willingly grabbed my hand for support. I wrapped my arm around her waist and let her cling to me as I eased her onto the ice.
"Please don't push me across the rink."
"I was just teasing you. You honestly think I'd let you get hurt?" I balanced her in front of me, holding her hips as we both staked forward. She extended her arms or balance. I was surprised that this was something she wasn't good at, but she seemed to be doing a pretty good job to me.
"I told you I wasn't gonna let you get hurt." I whispered and hesitantly let her go, pushing her a bit. She didn't loose her balance, and it made me happy to know that I could teach her something after all. She looked back at me, her expression still a little worried. So I went back to her. She pulled me against her, which took me by surprise. I decided to take advantage of this wonderful moment and breathed in her hair.
Then I hit me—the scent of a demon. So close, so pure. A full demon was near. I had to get Kagome out of here. I had to get her to safety now. Without thinking, I hauled Kagome up and dashed for the lobby. I I started to yank off our skates.
"Inu, what's wrong?" I barely heard her. Her voice was so low.
"We have to go! I'm picking up the scent of a demon. He's very near and he's watching us. I have to get you safely—to your house before he gets to you."
"What?" she yelled. I threw her over my shoulder and jetted for the car. Yanking the door open, I was about to throw her in the driver seat when the scent hit me even harder. There was a tall figure in the back seat. A man smiling at us. His gold eyes appraised me and Kagome briefly before he spoke.
"Hello, little brother. Long time no see."
I know I said I'd update soon, but there was a death in my family so I couldn't get around to it. I hope you understand. I will continue my stories and I'm going to post Love From Disaster sometime in July...
I'm going to see Eclipse next week! :D
-Lexy4KagInu