Chapter 12: Okinawa Beaches
It was about seven, the sun was just setting creating a beautiful orange and yellow sun set. Kagome sat on the edge of the banister out on the balcony in her room. She had been sitting there for a couple hours now just staring out into nothing. She was thinking about the trip to Okinawa and her talk with Inuyasha. Just thinking of the trip had her thoughts all colliding at once. Was she sure about this? Was he sure about this? Should they go through with it? Will it change her? Will it change the relationship between them? If so, will it be good or bad? She shook her head trying to rid herself of all the negative thoughts. She sighed as she finally realized the amazing sight before her.
"What should I do?"
"About what?"
She almost fell over the edge in surprise. Grasping the bar holding her up she looked over shoulder to see who scared her.
"Sango? Geez I almost fell over the edge."
"Im sorry, what are you doing out here?"
Sango giggled and pulled her self onto the railing next to her friend.
"Nothing really. Just thinking I guess."
"About?"
Kagome looked back out into the disappearing sunlight.
"Okinawa."
"Change your mind already?"
Kagome chuckled and shook her head.
"Its just that, im not sure if this is what's best for us. I don't our relationship to change, you know?"
Sango put her arm around her friends shoulders and pulled her slightly closer.
"You know Kags, if you don't want to go, im sure Inuyasha wont mind."
"Yea I know. But I do want to go, Im just not sure if it's the best decision."
"Talk to him about it."
Kagome shook her head slowly and looked at her long time friend, her eyes had a slightly hint of sadness in them.
"It'll all be ok, I know it will."
"Funny, cause your eyes tell a different story."
Kagome sighed once more and looked up at the stars.
"Maybe I'll bring it up to him."
"Now that's my Kags."
They laughed and Sango spun around on the railing and hopped off.
"Where are you going?"
Sango turned away to hide the blush forming.
"Well, im going to say good night to everyone."
"And by everyone you mean Miroku?"
She smiled and turned back to face Kagome.
"Is it that obvious?"
"Well the blush gives it away."
Sango hid her face and headed for the door. Kagome laughed and took one last look at the sky before sliding off the railing and walking into her room. She locked her glass doors before hopping on her bed. She laid on her back staring at the ceiling until her sleepy mind took her over. The sound of music filled her ears as her eyes fluttered open. Kagome sat up slowly and yawned using her hand to block the light that beamed in from her windows. She slid off the bed and headed towards the music. It was coming from downstairs, Kagome ventured into the kitchen and opened her eyes wider at the sight before her. It was Inuyasha's mother, she was singing and cooking at the same time. Kagome watched in amusement as the older woman sang and danced to the song.
"Baby let me show you how to do this You got to move this,You're doing´ fine There's nothing´ to it You got to groove it Come on and move this Shake that body for me!"
Kagome let out a small giggle.
"Oh my! Kagome you scared me."
The woman quickly turned the radio off and smiled while going back to cooking. Kagome inhaled the scent.
"Smells wonderful. What is it?"
"Um, pancakes, eggs and sausage."
"Oh wow. What's the occasion?"
"Dad is coming home."
Kagome looked over at Inuyasha. He looked messy, his hair was all over the place and she couldn't ignore that he was topless. Trying to concentrate Kagome averted her eyes from Inuyasha's body to his face.
"Huh? I didn't know he was gone."
"You need to pay more attention."
"Inuyasha, don't be so mean. Well you see for three days now his father has been off on a business trip. He's coming home at eleven so im getting ready."
Kagome smiled and looked at Inuyasha's lazy form seated at the table. Ideas of her and him being in his parents shoes danced in her head. She giggled to herself.
"No wander you don't ever know anything, your always spacing out."
Inuyasha punched her arm playfully waking her up from her trance like state.
"Oh sorry, kinda lost myself for a second there."
"Oh mom, me and Kagome want to go to Okinawa."
His mom looked up at him, her eyes moved to Kagome then back to Inuyasha.
"When?"
Inuyasha shrugged.
"Um, in August I guess."
"Ask your father."
Inuyasha sighed.
"Ask father what?"
They all turned to the man standing in the door way. The older woman gasped and dropping her spatula on the table, she ran over to him. Giving him a quick hug she looked up at him.
"Finally you're here."
He smirked and Kagome couldn't help but notice how it resembled Inuyasha's famous smirk.
"Miss me?"
She smiled and kissed her husband before walking back to the stove. He walked over to the counter where Kagome and Inuyasha stood.
"Son, I hope your being good."
Inuyasha scoffed and moved back over to the table.
"Hello again Kagome."
"Hello Mr. Taisho."
He smiled at her and sat at the table.
"Now what's all this 'ask your father' business?"
"Well Inuyasha wants to go to Okinawa with Kagome in August."
Mr. Taisho looked at Inuyasha and laughed.
"W-well um we.."
They turned there attention to Kagome.
"We wanted to go for a end of the summer trip. Me, him, Miroku, and Sango."
Inuyasha shot her a shocked stare. Mr. Taisho nodded.
"I think it's a wonderful idea."
Kagome smiled and looked over at Inuyasha who looked pissed.
"Im glad you think so dad. Kagome can I talk to you for a second."
Kagome gulped and followed Inuyasha out to the backyard.
"What the hell do you mean Sango and Miroku?"
"Oh come on Inuyasha do you think they would have said yes if we were going alone?"
Inuyasha sighed in frustration.
"Damn, your right."
"Yea I know, parents aren't stupid. They would suspect something if there nineteen year old son wanted to take his girlfriend away to Okinawa without anyone else around."
Inuyasha smirked.
"Yea, it does sound kind of bad. Quick thinking."
Kagome smiled and headed inside.
"Is everything ok?"
She nodded to the woman before joining Mr. Taisho at the table. After breakfast, Kagome met up with Sango to tell her about Okinawa. Kagome sat on the bed next to Sango.
"I have some news for you."
"What?"
"You and Miroku are coming to Okinawa with us."
"What? Really!"
"Yea. Inuyasha's parents wouldn't let us go if we were alone."
Sango laughed.
"Ok does Miroku know about this?"
"Inuyasha should be telling him now-"
The door sung open and the two girls turned to see Miroku standing in the doorway, he seemed out of breath. Without a word he walked over to Sango and took her hands.
"I came as soon as I heard the news my dear."
"Wha-what are you talking about?"
Sango attempted to pull her hands away, she looked to Kagome for help but her friend just giggled.
"Miroku quit groveling."
Inuyasha walked in, pulling Miroku to his feet, he began dragging him out of the door. After that randomness, the days went flying by and before any of them knew it the day of the trip came. They planned to stay for three days and four nights, and with there parents permission they set off for the airport. They all piled into Miroku's truck with all there belongings and headed for the airport. The plane ride wasn't that bad, Sango got sick so Miroku spent all his time catering to her every need, that left Kagome and Inuyasha alone in a awkward silence. Besides that the plane ride was fairly nice, when they landed it didn't take long to find there hotel and settle down. They had a penthouse suite with two bedrooms, which meant Inuyasha had the sleeping arrangements planed out.
"So I guess me and Sango are sharing a room?"
Kagome looked at Inuyasha with an intimidating facial expression but it didn't seem to faze him. He smiled down at her and winked before taking her bags and sitting them on the couch in the living area.
"So what should we do first?"
Sango flipped open a brochure and scanned it.
"Shuri Castle, Karaoke bars, the ruins of the Enkaku-ji Temple, Spas, restaurants and cafes spread along side the beach, Wow there's a lot to do!"
"I say the beach!"
Inuyasha looked at Kagome with a slightly confused look.
"The Beach? No!"
"Come on, what better way to start off a vacation then a trip to the beach!"
Inuyasha took the brochure from Sango and read over it.
"The castle sounds better."
"Ok lets vote! Beach or Castle? How many for the Beach?"
Kagome, Sango and Miroku put up there hands up.
"I win!"
"Miroku what the hell?"
Miroku shrugged and smiled.
"Come on girls in bikinis sounds way better then some old stone walls."
Inuyasha scoffed.
"Whatever."
Kagome smiled and They headed for Torii beach, it was a sight to see. The water was crystal blue and the sand was wonderfully white. There where benches facing the water along with stone tables and chairs.
"It says this is a great spot for snorkeling."
"Keh, who wants to snorkel, that's dumb!"
"Everything is dumb to you Inuyasha!"
"Oh shut up you two! Me and Kagome are all ready in the water."
The two guys looked over at the girls, who were in the water already. Miroku headed over.
"Come on Inuyasha, we could be in the water with the girls!"
Inuyasha watched as Miroku and the girls splashed around in the water, they looked so care free and happy. Miroku was picking up Sango and dropping her back in the water, Kagome looked over at Inuyasha, she tried to wave him over but when he didn't come she just walked over to him. Sitting on the bench next to Inuyasha, she smiled at her friends who were still playing around.
"What are you doing way over here?"
Inuyasha shrugged in a careless way. Kagome wondered why he wasn't looking at her but pushed the thought away.
"Your missing all the fun ya know?"
"I think I'll live."
"Your no fun."
Kagome leaned back and looked to the sky, the patterns the clouds made were all random but if she looked hard enough she could almost see what they were suppose to be. She pointed up.
"That one looks like you."
"What?"
"That cloud right there! It looks like a puppy."
Kagome looked over at his clueless face and laughed before pointing again.
"Don't you see it? Look, its right there."
Reluctantly, Inuyasha looked up to see what she was going on about.
"I don't see it."
"Look harder. Its right above you."
"What am I looking for again?"
"A puppy, you see it. Its you."
Inuyasha squinted to try and better see what she was talking about, As his eyes caught it they opened wider.
"See, doesn't it look like you?"
Inuyasha looked over at her smiling face and blushed slightly before turning away.
"I don't see it. Who cares anyway?"
"Well you seemed distraught and alone over here so I thought I'd come cheer you up."
"I'm not distraught!"
Kagome chuckled lightly.
"Then come play with us."
"I don't want to."
"But I want you to."
Inuyasha didn't respond, he simply looked at the sand below his clawed feet. Before he knew it Kagome grabbed his hand and pulled him over to the water, she smiled at him and splashed him finally drenching his once dry hair. Regaining his conscience, Inuyasha smirked and played along with his friends. The hours seemed to fly by, as the sun began to set, Inuyasha and the others decided to head for the hotel and clean up. After everyone was cleaned dried and dressed, they all sat in the living room.
"Im hungry."
All eyes in the room went to Sango.
"You know me too, lets eat."
"Well we could order room service."
Miroku grabbed a menu, in a couple of minutes they all had eaten, Sango was flipping through channels, Miroku was trying to get the remote from her, Inuyasha was watching them argue over who could pick the best movie to watch, and Kagome was asleep on the couch.
"Shh, Kagome is sleep."
Miroku looked over at the sleeping girl and Sango took full control of the remote. Miroku motioned to Inuyasha to get her.
"What?"
"She's sleep, put her in the bed."
Inuyasha looked down at Kagome before standing and picking her up bridal style and laying her in the bed. He pulled the covers on her and turned to leave.
"In-Inuyasha.."
He turned to the sleeping girl, there was a slight smile on her face. He walked closer and looked closely at her sleeping form, and placed a chase kiss on her forehead.
"Good night Kagome."
A/N: Ok I know its kinda late but I have so much to do lately! Anyway I hope you liked it. Thanx for reading! I hope its more detailed then the others, i tryed...so let me know if its better kk!
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