Chapter Twenty-Eight: Secret Romance

"No mom, I'm not feeling well. I think I'll stay home today," Kagome said.

"Well, okay dear. Just rest I suppose, bye."

"Alright, see you when you get home," Kagome said.

Kagome stood with her back against her door, listening to the steps of her mother walking away. She waited until she heard a car drive off before going back to her bed. Inuyasha was laying on his back, shirtless, watching Kagome. Her hair was beautifully messy against her soft skin, but she still looked perfect. Kagome's knee rested on the edge of her bed as she glanced over her shoulder and towards the shaded window. She could see distant sunlight from outside. Kagome finished her way onto the bed and crawled back under the covers. She snuggled into him and placed a kiss on his smooth chest. Inuyasha looked downa t her and put his arm around her. Kagome smiled and put her arm across his torso. Right now she didn't feel like going back to sleep. Kagome sat up quickly and looked at him again.

"How about I cook you breakfast?" Kagome asked.

"Breakfast?" he repeated.

"Yeah," she smiled. "Pancakes and bacon."

"I didn't know you could cook that."

"Of course I can, silly. So, do you want breakfast?"

"As long as you don't burn it, then yes."

"Hey! I won't," Kagome laughed.

Kagome jumped out of bed and left the room happily. She went downstairs and headed for the kitchen. Okay, so she had burned the pancakes the last time she made them. But she was feeling lucky today, so what the hell? She tied her hair back into a ponytail and pulled out the numerous dishes she would need. This would be fun to try to do. She took out the box of pancake mix and began to read the recipe for it. She started a burner on a low fire and placed the pan over it. Kagome was relieved that she wasn't hesitating with what she was supposed to do. If she had, she probably would have already done something wrong.

Upstairs, Inuyasha was still laying in her bed. He was glad to have been able to spend the night with Kagome. It beat staying alone in his own bed. Half the time he didn't even sleep there, usually he collapsed on his couch. Maybe this was only one day, but it still made a difference for him. Inuyasha finally pulled herself out of bed when he smelled something delicous. He threw on his shirt and went to the kitchen. There, he saw Kagome staring hard at the pan as she tried to put the pancake on the plate. She looked up at him quickly and was able to put the pancake on the plate successfully. She now began to cook the bacon, which turned out to be easier than she expected. Once the meal was complete, Kagome set two plates on the table wtih the orange juice. Inuyasha smiled and pulled Kagome into him for another kiss before sitting down.

"Thanks for this," he said.

"Let's see how it tastes," Kagome said.

Kagome watched nervously as he sliced a piece and put it in his mouth. He chewed, swallowed, and smiled," Its good." Kagome let out a sigh of relief. She had gotten lucky today. Inuyasha started on the rest of the food, not waiting for Kagome. She waited a few more seconds and then started.

"So, next year we'll be juniors," Inuyasha said randomly.

"Yep, we need to start thinking about college."

"I guess, its no big deal to me," he replied.

"What? You don't want to go?" Kagome asked.

"I do, its just not on my mind. I bet your going to go to some far away college, huh?"

"No, I wanted to stay close. Probably Tokyo University."

"That close?"

"Yeah, I have to stay near my family."

"Well, okay. If thats where your going, I'll go too."

When the two finished their breakfast, Kagome took their plates to the sink and dipped them in the water. She put her hands in it and started to wash them. Inuyasha sat at the table still and glanced back at her. Now what was she doing? He got up and went over to her, wrapping his arms around her waist tightly. He felt her body move into him and smiled. He brought his hands up to her moving arms and ran them over her hands. He took them from the water and pulled them down to her side.

Swiftly, he picked her up and took her to her bedroom. He softly put her on her bed and laid over her. Kagome looked at him and smiled. He was really trying to romance her today. She took a handful of his shirt and lightly tugged him down for a kiss. Inuyasha brought his hands onto both sides of her, then leaned in closer. Kissing was nice, especially when he was kissing Kagome. She felt his tongue lap at her lip teasingly until it gained access. Kagome let her tongue loose and heard herself moan into the kiss. What was this feeling she was getting? The feeling of hot sensation... Inuyasha pressed himself onto her even more. He sneaked his fingers under her shirt and ran them up her stomach slowly. Another pulse of that hot sensation ran through her. Kaogme knew what was going to happen right now. On her bed. In her room. No one to disturb them. Inuyasha's hands dipped down to the lining of her pants. And Kagome hesitated. Could she do this, now? Inuyasha looked up at her, sensing that something about her mood changed. He kissed her again on the lips and tore his hands away from her body. After more kissing, he smoothly moved away and sat up. Kagome smiled and leaned her head onto his shoulder. She was glad that he knew her so well, that he loved her enough not to force her to do anything she wasn't ready for.

"So how 'bout we hit a movie?" Inuyasha suggested.

"Huh? Its not even 11:00 yet," Kagome said.

"So? Get and ready and we'll go."

Kagome smiled and chuckled with a thought,

"Something tells me those two planned this," Sango said.

"Inuyasha and Kagome?" Miroku asked.

"Yup, its so obvious. Neither here on the same day..."

"But she's sick isn't she?"

"That's what her mom said," Sango replied.

"Well, I guess he went to keep her company."

"That sounds like fun, skipping out for a day."

Miroku looked over at her and laughed. She turned to him and gave him a sour look. He smiled and put his arm around her. Right now they were sitting outside on a bench while some of the boys were playing basketball. Sango leaned into Miroku and watched as the basketball went into the hoop. She hoped that Kagome was having a good time with Inuyasha. She had a feeling she'd hear a story from Kagome later. But that wasn't what was keeping her in her thoughts. She remembered that she would be having to go to an interview in one day. She hadn't told anyone about it yet though. She wasn't sure why she was even hiding it, jobs were normal for teenagers. Well if anyone could handle it, Miroku would.

"Guess waht?" Sango said.

"What?" Miroku asked.

"I applied for a job yesterday."

"Oh really?"

"Yeah, I'm going for an interview tomorrow."

"Wow, thats great. Why do you want a job?"

"So that I can pay for my prom dress."

"You want to go to prom?" Miroku asked.

"Mhm, Kagome seems excited about it."

Miroku nodded. Now he would have to think of a fun way of asking her to prom. That would probably surprise her if he did that. Suddenly a bell rang and the students that were playing, made their way inside. Miroku stood up with Sango and the two went to class together. What could he do that would completely shock her? While they entered their next class, Miroku began to think hard about it. He didn't think she was going to even want to go to prom. He was sure that she would rather stay in. But since he hadn't expected it, he would need to work hard on a special thing...

bwahaha you know what i forgot? i forgot that sango already had a job in one of the earlier chapters, but was fired because of a few losers hehe. anyways pretend that didn't happen kay? read and review!