12

Chap. 2 Mrs. Higurashi home to the rescue

She unclenched a little and let Inuyasha rub her stomach. Kagome was almost asleep when Inuyasha stopped rubbing.

" Why did you stop?" Kagome asked sleepily.

" O, sorry I just thought I heard something," Inuyasha said softly as he started to rub Kagome's stomach again.

Kagome closed her eyes and started to doze off when she heard her name being called. She opened her eyes and sat up as much as she could. She heard her named called again and recognized the voice.

" Inuyasha can you take me downstairs? My mom's home," Kagome said sleepily.

" Sure," Inuyasha said sweetly.

He stood up and made his way downstairs with Kagome. When they got down stairs they found Mrs. Higurashi in the kitchen putting away groceries.

" Inuyasha, please put me down," Kagome said softly.

" You sure you can walk?" Inuyasha asked.

" I'll manage,"

" O.K."

Inuyasha let Kagome down and walked behind her as she walked shakily over to her mom just in case she passed out or something. Kagome walked to her mom and wrapped her arms around her neck.

" Mom," Kagome said happily.

" Oh Kagome," Mrs. Higurashi said in surprise.

" Mom I'm so glad you're home. I don't feel good," Kagome said in a pouty voice.

" Oh Sweetie," Mrs. Higurashi as she felt Kagome's forehead," You're burning up"

" I know I've also got cramps, my back hurts, I'm sick to my stomach and I'm dizzy. Inuyasha's been taking care of me. He's good at it too."

" That's good. It's nice to know you have someone to take care of you when you're this sick" Mrs. Higurashi said smiling at Inuyasha.

" Yeah"

" Kagome, you should go back to bed," Inuyasha said softly.

" O.K." Kagome said softly.

" You want me to carry you or do you wanna walk?"

" Can you carry me please? I don't think I can walk all the way up there"

" O.K."

Inuyasha picked Kagome up then carried her back to her room and laid her down. He was about to pull her comforter over her when Kagome sat up and looked at him.

" Inuyasha, my back still hurts," Kagome whined tiredly.

" Do you want me to rub it for you?" Inuyasha asked softly.

" O.K." Kagome said sleepily as she laid back down and rolled onto her stomach so Inuyasha could rub her back.

Inuyasha started gently rubbing Kagome's back and Kagome started to fall asleep. Kagome was almost asleep when a cramp rippled through her stomach. Her eyes shot open and she rolled on to her stomach as she clenched her stomach.

" Inuyasha, T-The . . . C-Cramps . . . are . . . B-Back," Kagome said as tears started to stream down her face.

Inuyasha picked Kagome up and cradled her in his arms.

" Calm down I can make it better," Inuyasha said softly.

Kagome allowed him to move her arms and rub her stomach.

Inuyasha got worried when Kagome didn't calm down like she usually did.

" Kagome are you O.K.?" He asked softly.

" No the cramps aren't going away," Kagome whined," Can you please take me to my mom"

" O.K."

Inuyasha stood up and took Kagome downstairs and into living room where Mrs. Higurashi sat on the couch reading. She looked up for her book when her heard Kagome groan.

" O, Kagome what's wrong?" Mrs. Higurashi asked in concern.

" C-cramps." Kagome mumbled," and th-they . . . h-hurt . . . really . . . b-bad"

" I've been rubbing her stomach when she gets them and they usually go away be this time they didn't," Inuyasha explained.

" Can you please sit with her and try to calm her down while I go get the hot water bottle?" Mrs. Higurashi asked almost pleading.

" Sure"

" Thank you!"

Mrs. Higurashi went into the kitchen and filled the kettle up then plugged it in and started looking for the hot water bottle.

Inuyasha sat down on the couch with Kagome I his lap and started gently rubbing her back.

" I-Inuyasha . . . m-make . . . it . . . st-stop" Kagome mumbled as tears started to stream down her face again.

" Calm down and try not to think about it," Inuyasha said softly.

" B-but . . . I-it . . . h-hurts" Kagome sobbed," An-and . . . I'm . . . c-cold"

Inuyasha took his haori off and wrapped it around Kagome then pulled her close.

" Better?" He asked softly.

Kagome nodded.

" Good. Now please calm down?"

" B-but . . . I-it . . . h-hurts"

" I know that. Just calm down so I can help"

" B-but . . . I-it . . . "

Inuyasha cut Kagome off before she could finish the complaint that seemed to be her favorite.

" . . . hurts. I know. Just unclench a little so I can help"

" F-fine"

Kagome loosened her grip on her stomach and let Inuyasha move her arms and rub her stomach. She notice the cramps start to ease up and cuddled closer to Inuyasha and closed her eyes. Within minutes Kagome was asleep.

Mrs. Higurashi came back into the living room five minutes later carrying the hot water bottle. She smiled when she saw Kagome asleep in Inuyasha arms. She sat down on the couch beside Inuyasha and handed him the hot water bottle.

" What's this for?" Inuyasha asked in a whisper.

" It's a hot water bottle. Place it no Kagome's stomach, it should help with her cramps," Mrs. Higurashi whispered.

Inuyasha did as he was told then pulled Kagome a bit closer.

" I should probably put Kagome to bed," Inuyasha whispered.

" O.K. goodnight,"

" Night"

Inuyasha carefully stood up then took Kagome up to her room.

Gently laid her down on her bed then made sure the hot water bottle was still on her stomach before pulling her comforter over her and settling down beside the bed for the night so he could keep an eye on Kagome.

When Kagome woke the next morning she noticed the hot water bottle was still warm. Happy that her cramps were gone but still sleepy Kagome rolled onto her side to get comfortable and came face to face with a pair of twitching white ears. She gently touched one and started softly rubbing it. Inuyasha opened his eyes and started to turn around. Kagome released his ear and slowly sat up.

" You feeling better?" Inuyasha asked softly.

" A bit," Kagome said sleepily.

" You wanna try eating something?"

" I don't know . . . "

" How about just some soup?"

" O.K."

Kagome slowly moved her comforter and swung her feet over the side of her bed. She stuck her hand out then looked up at Inuyasha and batted her eyelashes at him. He got the message and took her hand then gently pulled her to her feet. As soon as Kagome was standing she wrapped her arms around Inuyasha waist and hugged him.

" Thank you Inuyasha," Kagome screeched happily," For everything"

" Um . . . you're welcome," Inuyasha said still a little stunned.

All of a sudden Kagome released Inuyasha 's waist and clenched his kimono.

" I-Inuyasha . . . T-the . . . R-room's . . . spinning," Kagome mumbled," And I'm . . . d-dizzy"

" O.K. let's go down stairs and get cold cloth for your head," Inuyasha said softly as he picked Kagome up and headed toward the stairs.

" O.K."

Inuyasha carried Kagome down stairs and into the living room then sat down on the couch and set her in his lap. Mrs. Higurashi, who was sitting on the couch reading, looked up at them. Kagome had her eyes closed trying to ignore the dizziness and her head was on Inuyasha's shoulder.

" Did you two sleep well last night?" Mrs. Higurashi asked sweetly.

" Uh-huh," Kagome mumbled quietly.

" That's good," Mrs. Higurashi said smiling," Do you need anything?"

" Kagome would like to try and eat something," Inuyasha said softly," and she needs a cold cloth for her head. I think her fever flared up 'cause she dizzy"

" Yes really dizzy. A cold cloth would be nice," Kagome mumbled.

" O.K. I'll get you a cold cloth. What would you like to eat?" Mrs. Higurashi said softly.

" Chicken noodle soup please," Kagome mumbled quietly.

" O.K."

Mrs. Higurashi left to get Kagome a cloth for her head and start the soup.

Kagome was half asleep in Inuyasha's arms when a cramp hit her. Her eyes shot open and she clenched her stomach.

" I-Inuyasha. T-the . . . C-cramps . . . are . . . b-back . . . and . . . th-they . . h-hurt" Kagome screeched as tears started to stream down her face.

" O Kagome again," Inuyasha said softly.

Kagome was able to manage a nod before she completely burst into tears.

Inuyasha started to gently rub Kagome's back as he stood up and headed up stairs and into Kagome's room. He grabbed the hot water bottle off of her bed and noticed it was still warm. He gently moved Kagome's arms and placed it on her stomach then headed back down stairs. As the heat started to work it's magic Kagome got calmer and calmer. Inuyasha sat down on the couch and Kagome cuddled closer to him. She closed her eyes and slowly drifted off to dreamland.

When Mrs. Higurashi came in 10 minutes later Kagome was completely asleep and snoring softly. She set the bowl of soup on the coffee table then walked over and gently placed the cloth on Kagome's hot forehead.

" She must but really tired," Mrs. Higurashi said softly.

" She had a little cramp episode," Inuyasha said quietly," Musta tired her out"

" She's sleeping so peacefully. I would hate to wake her,"

" Yeah but she should still eat something"

" You're right. Would you like to wake her?"

"O.K."

Inuyasha placed a hand on Kagome's shoulder and gently shook her.

" Kagome wake up," Inuyasha said softly.

Kagome tiredly opened her eyes.

" Huh?" Kagome mumble sleepily as she rubbed her eyes.

" Your soup's ready," Inuyasha said softly.

"O.K."

Kagome sat up and yawned before picking the bowl of soup up off the table and sipping it slowly.

After a few minutes Kagome put the still half full bowl back down on the table and cuddled up to Inuyasha closing her eyes. Mrs. Higurashi grabbed the cloth and placed it back on Kagome's forehead then felt the hot water bottle. When she found it almost cold she gently picked it up off of Kagome's stomach.

" I'm going to go heat this up again just incase Kagome needs it later," Mrs. Higurashi whispered softly.

" O.K. I'm gonna take Kagome back to her room and put her to bed," Inuyasha whispered as he stood up.

" All right I'll bring it up"

Inuyasha nodded before heading up stairs.

When he reached Kagome's room he walked in and gently laid her down on the bed. He pulled her comforter over her and sat down beside the bed.

Kagome woke a little while later to find Inuyasha sitting on her desk chair watching her.

" You feeling any better?" He asked softly.

" No" Kagome said sleepily.

" Then you should go back to sleep," Inuyasha said softly.

" Can I sit in your arms? Please. You're warmer then my bed," Kagome asked in a cute but tired tone.

" OK," Inuyasha said softly, " but at least let me wrap the blanket around you. I don't want you getting any sicker."

" OK"

Inuyasha picked her up and gently wrapped the blanket around her as he sat down on her bed and pulled her close.

" You warm enough?" Inuyasha asked softly.

" Uh-huh," Kagome said before drifting off to sleep.

Mrs. Higurashi came up a few minutes later and softly knocked on the door.

" Yeah?" Inuyasha asked softly.

Mrs. Higurashi slowly opened the door and walking over to the bed.

" Here's the hot water bottle," she said softly handing Inuyasha the hot water bottle then looking down at Kagome. Inuyasha took the hot water bottle before answering Mrs. Higurashi's unasked question.

" Kagome wake up a couple of minutes ago and I asked if she was feeling better. She said no so I told her she should go back to sleep then she asked if she could sleep in my arms 'cause I'm warmer. I agreed only if she let me wrap her up so she didn't get sicker."

" She must be exhausted," Mrs. Higurashi said softly as she moved the cloth and gently felt Kagome's forehead.

" Her fever's gone down," She Said smiling.

" That's good," Inuyasha said softly.

" Mmmhmm. I'm going to go back downstairs. I'll be in the living room if you need me,"

" OK"

Mrs. Higurashi went back downstairs and started reading again.

Kagome woke up 20 minutes later and started crying into Inuyasha's chest.

" Kagome what's wrong?" Inuyasha asked in concern, not liking it that Kagome was crying.

" Ow…my…ow…ow," Kagome sobbed into Inuyasha's chest.

" Kagome I can't understand you. Calm down," Inuyasha said as he started to rub her back.

" M-my…b-back…h-hurts…an-and…m-my…head…" Kagome couldn't finish before sobbing harder.

" Kagome please stop crying. I hate it when you cry,"

" B-but…"

" Kagome what hurts?"

" M-my … b-back… an-and…m-my…h-head…an-and…m-my…t-tummy"

" OK"

Inuyasha gently pulled Kagome up a bit so she was almost completely upright then moved the blanket and placed the hot water bottle gently on her stomach then pulled the blanket back up and held Kagome close again. Kagome just kept sobbing into Inuyasha's chest.

" Shhh. Shhh. Kagome calm down. Please," Inuyasha said softly as he started to rub her back again.

Once the heat kicked in Kagome calmed down and was only sniffling but still snuggled close to Inuyasha.

" Your head still hurt?"

" Uh-huh"

" What do you need me to get?"

" In my bag sniff the little white bottle sniff with the green sniff label," Kagome said quietly.

" OK. Will you be OK if I put you on the bed?"

" Uh-Uh"

" You wanna come with me?"

" Uh-Uh"

" Kagome you're being unreasonable"

" I don't feel good"

" I know and I wanna help but if you be unreasonable I can't"

" No. Inuyasha I don't feel good. I think I'm gonna puke"

" OK. I'll take you to the bathroom"

Inuyasha carefully got up and took Kagome to the bathroom. He gently set her down in front of the toilet then sat behind her and started rubbing her back. Kagome immediately bent over the toilet and started puking violently.

When she finally finished Kagome quickly wiped her mouth then flung herself into Inuyasha's arms and buried her face in his chest as she started sobbing uncontrollably. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her and started gently rubbing her back again.

" Shhh. Shhh. Kagome calm down," Inuyasha said softly.

" I-I … d-don't …l-like …t-this," Kagome sobbed into Inuyasha's chest.

" I know. I don't like this either but if you don't calm down I can't help"

" B-but…it…hurts"

" I know but I can't help if you don't calm down. Just stop crying so I can at least message your back"

" But…m-my…h-head…an-and…m-my…t-tummy…"

Inuyasha picked the hot water bottle, that had fallen on the floor, up and moved the blankets then gently placed it back on Kagome's tummy. He gently held it there with one hand and pulled her close with the other.

" OK. Calm down and let the heat work," Inuyasha said softly.

Kagome started to slowly calm down and stop crying.

" There, your stomach feel better?" Inuyasha asked softly.

" My sniff head still sniff hurts and sniff so does sniff my back," Kagome sniffled.

" I didn't ask about your head or your back. I asked about your stomach," Inuyasha said firmly but softly.

" My tummy doesn't hurt anymore," Kagome said softly.

" Good. Now let's get the medicine for your head then I'll massage your back. K"

" OK"

Inuyasha stood up with Kagome in his arms and carried her back to her room and over to her bag. He grabbed the bottle Kagome asked for and a bottle of water then went back to her bed and sat down with Kagome in his lap.

" Here you better get what you need 'cause I don't know what to do with this," Inuyasha said softly as he handed Kagome the little bottle.

" OK," Kagome said tiredly. She opened the bottle and took one tablet out then closed it and handed it to Inuyasha and gently took the bottle of water from him. She opened the bottle then popped the tablet into her mouth and swallowed it down with a sip of water. Kagome closed the bottle of water then set it on her nightstand and cuddled up to Inuyasha again.

" You want me to massage your back?" Inuyasha asked softly.

" OK," Kagome said tiredly.

Inuyasha sensed how tired she really was.

" Are you tired?" Inuyasha asked softly," 'cause you can take a nap then I can massage your back"

" I'm not too tired," Kagome lied.

" Kagome no lying. You need your rest especially if you're tired," Inuyasha said softly.

" OK," Kagome said as she closed her eyes and cuddled even closer to Inuyasha.

When Kagome woke up she yawned then stiffened up.

Inuyasha felt the movement in his lap and looked down at Kagome in concern.

" Are you OK?" Inuyasha asked softly.

" No…m-my…b-back…h-hurts…r-really…b-bad," Kagome mumbled.

" Do you want me to massage it for you?" Inuyasha asked softly.

" OK," Kagome said quietly.

Inuyasha gently moved Kagome from his lap to the bed right in front of him then started gently kneading her back.

After a few minutes Kagome loosened up a little.

" That feel better?" Inuyasha asked softly.

" Uh-huh," Kagome mumbled softly.

" Good"

After Kagome had completely loosened up a few minutes later, Inuyasha's hands were getting sore.

" Is that good or do you want me to keep going?" he asked softly.

" That's good," Kagome said softly, " thanx"

" You're welcome," Inuyasha said softly as he pulled Kagome close.

Kagome snuggled as close as possible to his chest and sighed contently.

" You feel any better?" Inuyasha asked softly.

" A bit but I still don't feel 100," Kagome said quietly.

" I'm glad you're feeling at least a little better"

" Thanx"

" You want something to eat or drink?"

" I don't think I can keep anything down but some water would be nice"

" OK"

Inuyasha grabbed the bottle of water off Kagome's nightstand and handed it to her.

" Is this good or would you like it in a cup?" Inuyasha asked sweetly.

" This is fine," Kagome said softly.

Kagome took a few sips before closing it up again and setting it beside her then snuggling up to Inuyasha and closing her eyes.

" You need another nap?" Inuyasha asked softly.

" Uh-huh," Kagome said sleepily.

" You need anything before you fall asleep?"

" Well the hot water bottle is cooling down"

" OK how about you let me put you to bed and I'll take it down to your mom"

" I guess"

" Or you could come with me"

" I think I'd rather sleep"

" OK"

Inuyasha carefully got up then gently laid Kagome down and made sure she was nicely tucked in then planted a kiss on her forehead before grabbing the hot water bottle and heading downstairs.

When he got downstairs he found Mrs. Higurashi sitting in the living room reading. He sat down beside her on the couch and she looked up at him.

" Do you need something?" Mrs. Higurashi asked sweetly.

" Um… Kagome needs this heated up again," Inuyasha said as he held up the hot water bottle.

" Oh…OK I'll get that heated right up," Mrs. Higurashi said taking the hot water bottle form Inuyasha.

" Thanx. I'm gonna go back up to Kagome"

" OK I'll bring it up"

" Thanx"

" You're welcome"

Inuyasha headed back up stairs. As he got closer to the top he could hear Kagome crying softly. He walked a little faster up the stairs and over to Kagome's room. He walked in and saw Kagome face down sobbing into her pillow. He rushed over to her side.

" Kagome what's wrong?" Inuyasha asked in concern as he started rubbing her back.

" M-my…t-tummy…h-hurts…r-really bad," Kagome mumbled into her pillow.

" Oh Kagome. I thought that stopped," Inuyasha said softly as he gently picked Kagome up and placed her in his lap.

Kagome shook her head against his chest.

" Do you want me to rub your stomach?" Inuyasha asked softly.

Kagome nodded.

" Ok. Just stop crying. Please,"

" OK"

Kagome rubbed her eyes and started to calm down as Inuyasha started gently rubbing her tummy. She closed her eyes and snuggled close to Inuyasha.

" Better?" Inuyasha asked softly.

" Uh-huh," Kagome mumbled quietly.

" Good"

A few minutes later Kagome was fast asleep. Inuyasha gently laid Kagome down in bed and tucked her in.

" Sweet dreams Kagome," Inuyasha said softly before planting a kiss on her forehead.

He made sure Kagome was warmly tucked in before heading downstairs again.

When Inuyasha got downstairs he walked into the kitchen and saw Mrs. Higurashi was just filling up the hot water bottle. She closed it then turned to take it up stairs and came face to face with Inuyasha.

" Oh. Here I was just going to bring this upstairs," Mrs. Higurashi said smiling and handing Inuyasha the hot water bottle.

" Uh… thanx. I'll take it up to Kagome," Inuyasha said taking the hot water bottle and heading up stairs.

When he got to Kagome's room he found it empty. He was starting to panic when he heard gagging sounds coming form the washroom. Inuyasha rushed into the bathroom and found Kagome by the toilet puking her guts out. He rushed to her side and started gently rubbing her back.

When Kagome finally finished puking she wiped her face then flung her self at Inuyasha and buried her face in his chest then broke down sobbing.

" Kagome. Calm down. It's okay," Inuyasha said softly as he wrapped his arms around Kagome's shaking form and started gently rubbing her back.

Kagome shook her head and started crying harder.

" Come on. Crying won't make you feel better," Inuyasha said softly.

" Y-yes…I-it…w-will," Kagome sobbed.

" Do you honestly feel any better while your crying?"

" Y-yes"

" Kagome I said honestly. No lying"

" F-fine…i-it…d-doesn't"

" You gonna stop crying so I can help?"

Kagome shook her head.

" Please"

" Uh-Uh"

" Kagome I can't help if you're being unreasonable"

" I-I…d-don't…f-feel…g-good"

" You gonna puke again?"

Kagome nodded then turned around and leaned back over the toilet again. Her body shook as she started to gag. Inuyasha sat behind her and started gently rubbing her back again.

When Kagome finished puking she wiped her face and turned to burry her face in Inuyasha's chest again but Inuyasha gently grabbed her shoulders and held her away.

" No more crying. Only smiles," Inuyasha said firmly but softly.

" But…" Kagome was cut off.

" No buts. If you cry I'm not gonna help," Inuyasha said firmly.

" Fine," Kagome said flashing Inuyasha the biggest smile he had ever seen.

" OK. What do you need?" Inuyasha asked softly.

" The hot water bottle 'cause I can feel the cramps coming back, a cool cloth for my head and some medicine to settle my tummy,"

Kagome said quietly.

" Ok, here's the hot water bottle, " Inuyasha said softly handing Kagome the hot water bottle, " you go to bed and I'll get you a cloth"

" OK"

" You need me to carry you?"

" I don't' think so but you could help me up"

" OK"

Inuyasha stood up then held his hand out to Kagome. She took it and he gently pulled her to her feet. Kagome teetered a bit but steadied herself with the counter.

" Maybe I should walk with you just in case," Inuyasha said softly with a look of concern on his face.

" OK if it makes you feel better," Kagome said tiredly.

Inuyasha wrapped an arm around her waist and they slowly walked to Kagome's room. They walked over to her bed and Inuyasha tucked her in.

" Um…One question, where do I get the medicine for your stomach?" Inuyasha asked cluelessly.

" Go downstairs and ask my mom for some Gravol," Kagome said tiredly.

" Gravol"

" Uh-huh"

" Ok I'll be right back"

" K"

Inuyasha planted a soft kiss on Kagome's forehead then quietly closed the door and headed down to Kagome's mom.