Taste Of Love
Kagome ran away from her demanding family and found herself right in the arms of Takahashi Inuyasha. Caught up in his world, it's getting hard for her to leave, for she has had her first taste of love.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. Rights are reserved fully to Rumiko Takahashi. This plot too isn't as original, so to those who have attempted before I have, they have full rights to this plot too. Anything else that is mentioned that isn't a figment of my imagination, I also disclaim.
Age Brackets: Kagome – 20, Sango – 22, Miroku – 25, Inuyasha – 26
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The Secret Castle
Ai and Hikari crept into Kagome's bedroom late the next morning to check on how she was. Silently treading towards her godmother, Ai tried to look over the side of the bed, but to no avail.
"I can't see her Hikari!" Ai whispered to her friend and Hikari frowned.
"Get on my shoulders," Hikari murmured and Ai nodded. Attempting to give her a boast, Hikari toppled over with Ai falling down on her back.
"Itai…" Ai groaned. Trying to catch sight of her godmother again, Ai went to climb the bed but failed when…
"Gotchya."
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Ai shrieked as she saw her godmother twist her face into an ugly gremlin like thing. Kagome clawed at Ai who jumped and screamed, running out the door. Hikari took one glance at Kagome and her eyes widened.
"MOMYYYYYYYYYYYY!" Hikari screamed running out the door. Grinning, Kagome ran after the two, giggles sounding from her. Running through corridors of the large summerhouse, Kagome jumped over a bump in the rug and lunged at Hikari who was a few steps behind Ai.
"KYO!" Hikari shrieked as she saw her friend walk into the living room with a popsicle in his hand. Late the previous night Hojo, Yuka, Daichii, Ayumi, Hayabusa and Eri arrived with their children.
Glancing at his friend, Kyo's eyes widened seeing Kagome straddling Hikari, tickling her mercilessly.
"AI! KYO!" Hikari hollered as Ai jumped on Kagome's back, trying to pull her godmother off of her best friend.
"OFFA HIKARI!" Kyo roared his voice more of a squeak as he dropped his popsicle and jumped onto Kagome's back.
"Umph," Kagome gave way as she fell beside Hikari. Taking the opportunity to scramble out of the way, Hikari crashed into two long stems of black. Looking up, she saw that it was her Uncle Inu, holding Kasumi in his arms with Ichiro tagging behind him.
"Uncle Inu!" Hikari squealed as she hugged his leg. He smiled, patting her head before, amusedly, watching Kyo and Ai taking on a squealing Kagome.
"Having fun, Kagome?" He raised a brow as Kagome grinned up at him.
"Absolutely." She replied cheekily as she wiggled away from Ai and Kyo before standing up and dusting herself off. Stifling a yawn, she walked over to Inuyasha and took Kasumi from his arms.
"How are you, baby," She cooed, kissing the two-year-olds forehead. Kasumi giggled as she hugged Kagome tightly, nestling her head in her shoulder.
"What time is it?" Kagome raised a brow at Inuyasha.
"Almost noon. Their parents," Inuyasha ushered to the kids, "are having lunch in the backyard gazebo. Apparently we're babysitting again."
Kagome rolled her eyes and winked at Ichiro who peeked out from behind Inuyasha's black sports pant covered legs. Blushing cutely, Ichiro hid behind Inuyasha again and Kagome turned back looking into Inuyasha's eyes.
"Really?" Kagome inquired. "And they're so busy eating their lunch they can't look after five cuties?"
"It's all Falcon, Fujii, Lin and Lang." Inuyasha snorted and Kagome laughed patting Kasumi's back.
"Oh leave the guys alone- I'd swear you'd want to talk about business mergers and proposals seeing as you're so known worldwide."
"Exactly Mademoiselle Higurashi," he teased, his eyebrows wiggling.
He's definitely another guy around the kids. Kagome thought, a blush creeping towards her cheek as Inuyasha brought his face extremely close to hers.
"I'm so into business and so known worldwide, I'd rather not endorse myself into business- you know?"
Taking a step back with Kasumi still in her arms, Kagome fought to keep her blush down. This man was erratic, erotic, mysterious, sexy and a turn-on all in one. Kagome had never felt that way about a man before and it scared her out of her pants. Taking a few more steps away from Inuyasha, she gave him a small wink.
"I have to get ready, monsieur." That caused Inuyasha to raise a brow and making Kagome giggle, "I do, indeed, know French and you promised that you'd take me and the kids to your secret castle."
Laughter danced in Inuyasha's eyes as he knew what Kagome was getting at.
"So why don't you go prepare the Princess and Prince while Mademoiselle Kagome prepares her dainty little self. Fair?" Kagome grinned mischievously.
"Quite, mademoiselle." He teased as Kagome rolled her eyes.
"Therefore, monsieur, I bid you adieu."
Taking Kasumi from her arms, Inuyasha allowed the woman to huff off playfully. Then it struck him…
That…woman…
Inuyasha had officially lost the bet.
-x-
Taking a brisk shower, Kagome made it down the steps wearing black Nike runners, mountain khaki cargo capris, a yellow plain tank top with a dark shaded denim jacket on top, not buttoned. Her hair was tied up in a messy and wet ponytail.
Inuyasha had changed into a pair of brown AF cargo pants with a black t-shirt. His hair was tied in a low black ponytail and he had black runners on as well. The kids were all in t-shirts and pants from that morning.
"Nice get up Casanova." Kagome grinned at him and he merely rolled his eyes, not smiling.
"Can't say the same for you, mademoiselle."
Clucking her tongue, Kagome made it down the steps and picked up Kasumi from the carpeted floor and patted her back, gathering all the children around her. "Okay kiddos," she started, "your Uncle Inu promised us that he'd take us to a secret castle today to meet a secret Prince and Princess," Kagome eyed the backpack by Inuyasha's foot, "so we're going there to have a huge feast!"
"One drawback," Inuyasha said in a low whisper and everybody had to inch closer to him to hear what he was saying.
"What's wrong?" Ai murmured as Inuyasha came closer. Grinning at the kids, Inuyasha wrapped an arm around Kagome's shoulder and both of them crouched to their knees.
"The Wicked Witch of the West is here."
Kagome's eyebrows rose. "Wicked witch of the west? Casanova, we aren't in the land of Oz."
"But that still doesn't mean the Witch can't come here, Mademoiselle."
"Who is she, Uncle Inu?" Hikari tugged his pant leg and Ichiro clutched onto Inuyasha's leg like his life depended on it.
"I scared Uncle Inu." Ichiro whined and Inuyasha smiled rather fatherly, down at the young boy.
"It's okay Ichi," Inuyasha murmured, "A Princess and Prince lives in my secret castle and they'll save us."
"So we should go before the witch finds us." Kagome stated as she and Inuyasha stood up.
"After you, mademoiselle?"
"Why thank you, Casanova."
As they were about to head to the backyard, the wicked witch of the west shrieked…
"INU BABY!"
Kagome cringed as she shot Inuyasha a dangerous look. "You didn't tell me she was back! I am not about to bring her on an outing with innocent children with virgin eyes!"
"But I did tell you she was home." Inuyasha defended, a slow smile growing on his lips. Kagome raised a brow.
"Oh really? When?"
"Didn't I just say the Wicked Witch of the West was here?"
Kagome paused for a full thirty seconds before exploding in laughter. Inuyasha smiled small before it faltered when Kikyo walked in. Something about Kagome made him want to smile; but Kikyo repelled his upside down frown.
"You're so mean! That's your girlfriend!" Kagome hissed as Ai and Hikari latched onto her legs. Inuyasha picked up Kyo and Ichiro into his arms as the both of them turned around and found Kikyo walk into the living room wearing six inch heel stilettos, a tight mini denim skirt and a white tube top.
"Oh my god! NC17 rating! Avert ye eyes!" Kagome spun around; making sure Ai and Hikari weren't looking at Kikyo.
Frowning at his girlfriend, Inuyasha put both Ichiro and Kyo down and Kagome walked over to them, crouching so that all of their backs were facing Kikyo. Inuyasha walked, rather angrily, over to his girlfriend.
"What makes you think you can wear clubbing attire in a home where there are more than enough children?!" Inuyasha hissed as he forcefully grabbed her arm. Snarling, Kikyo pulled herself away.
"This was supposed to be our vacation together! It's not my problem those brats over there can't stand sexy hotness if it walks in front of them naked."
Kagome snarled as she stood up, putting Kasumi down beside Ai before walking over to Kikyo. Inuyasha wanted to see what was going on and was rather bemused as Kagome grabbed Kikyo's collar harshly.
"You take that back," Kagome whispered dangerously, "just because they're normal babies while you were subjected to child internet pornography, don't be hatin'."
"Let me go Higurashi," Kikyo flipped her hair, "at least I'm a model. You don't even have the body to be a regular person."
"Oh yeah? Do you idolize Miko?" Kagome raised a brow and both Inuyasha and Kikyo's gaze snapped towards her.
"She would make an awesome porn star, I give her that much." Kikyo smirked. "Why?"
"Oh no reason, I know for a fact Miko would very much hate you."
"Is that so?" Kikyo raised a brow. "Well Miko and I are best friends- I was born with her and she always takes my advice."
Kagome wanted to laugh out at the irony and Inuyasha was amused. He knew Kikyo didn't know Miko and Kikyo only ever lied when she felt threatened. This was interestingly fun.
"Is that so?" Kagome mocked Kikyo. "Want me to let you in on a little fact?"
"Enlighten me."
Rolling her eyes, Kagome let go of Kikyo's collar, "I'd rather not, it might shock you so bad you might not sleep for weeks and you'll get bags under your sexy little eyes."
"Try me!"
"I'd rather not," Turning to Inuyasha, Kagome smiled, "shall we?"
Eyes dancing with laughter, he bowed, taking her curtsey and holding out the hand she held out, much to Kikyo fuming. "We shall- do you want to ride there?"
"With Kasumi and Ichiro? I'd rather not, have any other means of transportation?"
"I have golf carts; we can take those to the base of the hill and then hike up to the castle."
"Sounds good," Kagome grinned and Kikyo felt like ripping her face off.
"I'M COMING!" Kikyo suddenly shrieked. Kagome and Inuyasha stopped, turned around and looked at her. Kagome, amusedly, raised an eyebrow her mouth opening slightly.
"Excuse me?"
"I said I'm coming."
"Oh I heard you the first time honey," Kagome grinned devilishly, "I was just wondering if you had gotten delusional or not. You, hiking, with us?!"
"You heard me right bitch."
"Nuh uh," Kagome tsked, "don't swear in front of the children."
Though it was quite unfair and mean that his girlfriend was being picked on, Inuyasha found it very funny. Nobody ever had the guts to stand up to her. The guys never wanted to because of Kikyo's outrageous personality and her ability to grind up against them in a blink of an eye and the girls never wanted to because they were used to her stupidity.
Kagome was the first one; in a way, Inuyasha admired her.
"You gonna stop me?" Kikyo raised a brow.
"Already have, can we go now?" Kagome turned to Inuyasha, giving him a puppy dog whining face. Wanting to smile but withholding himself, he nodded and held his hand out again so Kagome looped it.
"Do the others know about yesterday's incident?" Kagome raised a brow as Kikyo frowned, tagging behind them, wanting to know what they were talking about and why Inuyasha let Kagome touch him.
Nobody touch Inuyasha Takahashi besides her.
Nobody.
"I didn't tell them," Inuyasha shrugged. Kagome raised a brow.
"And why not, Casanova?"
"I don't want the Lin's and Lang's running after me with death threats. It was an accident, and I'm sorry, from the bottom of my broken heart." Inuyasha, subtly, winked at Kagome who groaned and rolled her eyes.
"Cut the Back Street Boys lyrics, Casanova, and hurry and take us. We await our feast!"
Shaking his head, he turned around and glanced at his girlfriend. Kikyo rolled her eyes and kept on walking behind them, planning on how to humiliate Kagome Higurashi. Kagome wiggled out of Inuyasha's hold and walked in the midst of the children, each of them blabbering, talking in their own language about whatever children talked about.
Taking that as an opportunity, Kikyo rushed up and latched onto Inuyasha's hand tightly, almost cutting off his blood circulation. Wincing at how her nails dug into his arm, Inuyasha made no comment as he continued to walk, occasionally glancing at Kagome.
"I'm going to tell Sango and Ayame what happened yesterday." Kagome said looking at Inuyasha, obvious hints of teasing was laced with her voice. "I'd want to see them murder the mighty Takahashi Inuyasha."
"Let's see you try."
"Is that a bet, Casanova?" Kagome inquired.
"I think it is, Mademoiselle."
Growling to herself, Kikyo hated how friendly the interaction was between Higurashi and her Inuyasha. Tugging Inuyasha to rest at a few steady paces in front of Kagome and the kids, Kikyo tried to get all of Inuyasha's attention but she, unbeknownst to herself, failed miserably. Inuyasha, who had his backpack on, kept on holding his hand out behind him where each time one of the kids would slap him a five.
Yeah, Kikyo officially wasn't the center of his attention anymore.
-x-
They took two golf carts; one had Kagome, Hikari, Ai and Kasumi and the other one had Inuyasha, Kikyo, Kyo and Ichiro. They stopped both carts in front of a shallow hill and Kagome got out, raising a brow.
"I don't see a castle," She said as Inuyasha smirked. Kikyo gasped in shocked.
He never smiles. Kikyo thought to herself, her anger for Kagome rising by the minute. Kagome was the first woman to make him smile. Damn that bitch.
"Just follow me, mademoiselle, and you'll see your castle." Lifting Ichiro and Kasumi into his arms, Inuyasha took the lead as they started hiking up the low hill. Kyo was nestled in Kagome's arms as Ai and Hikari ran between Inuyasha and Kagome, joking around on how they were going to greet the Princess and hug her and ask if they could use the Prince's swords and such.
Kikyo suppressed a shriek as she started climbing the hill, having great difficulties with her heels and miniskirt. The earth was moist of the dew which made it even harder because her heels kept on digging into the ground. Glancing up, she frowned seeing Inuyasha and Kagome already halfway up the hill.
Attempting to run, Kikyo's heel sunk into a soft spot in the earth and she fell, face first, screaming in the process. Inuyasha and Kagome turned around and both of them had wide eyes but in a split second, Kagome's melodic laughter rung through the forest, followed by Ai and Hikari. Kyo, Ichiro and Kasumi shrieked in laughter and even Inuyasha chuckled. He walked down the hill back to his girlfriend and crouched, looking at her with softened eyes.
"Nice job," Kagome called from the top of the hill, "didn't Higurashi tell Hiromi not to wear heels when hiking with Takahashi?"
"SHUT UP!" Kikyo screamed as she stood up. Her heel caught in the mud again and she fell, again, causing Kagome's laughter to continue.
"Need help?" Kagome called from the top and Kikyo showed her the finger. Frowning playfully, Kagome raised a brow.
"So? It's your middle finger—is it supposed to mean something?" Kagome teased and Kikyo's anger skyrocketed.
"FU--"
"Enough Kikyo," Inuyasha said strictly, "don't go shooting your mouth in front of the kids."
Kikyo scowled. "GET MARRIED TO HER WHY DON'T YOU?! APPARENTLY BOTH OF YOU ARE SUCH SAINTS WHEN IT COMES TO FUCKING CHILDREN!"
Kagome playfully gasped. "You think so? Oh my dreams have come true!!"
"Shut up Kagome," Inuyasha rolled his eyes and Kagome snickered as she turned around and walked the rest of the way up the hill. Inuyasha, slowly, went up the hill with his girlfriend.
They arrived at the top and Ichiro and Kasumi gasped seeing the huge castle in front of them. Kyo wiggled out of Kagome's arms and ran to the base where a rope ladder led up to the magnificent mansion.
"Wow," Hikari giggled, "didn't Uncle Miroku make this?"
"Shh! It's a castle!" Inuyasha grinned widely as Ai squealed.
"Does a Princess really live there?"
"Yeah- Kagome how about you go get the princess. Take the backpack and give her the Golden Tiara."
Laughing, Kagome got the backpack from him and entered the large castle situated in an old oak tree.
"It's a goddamned tree house Inuyasha," Kikyo snorted, "children are so amused."
"It's a castle in a tree!" Ai defended. "My daddy and Uncle Sesshomaru made it!"
The castle in actuality was a tree house that Sesshomaru and Miroku made when Ai and Rin were born. It was a large tree house with two floors and a ladder that climbed up to a trap door.
Kikyo simply rolled her eyes. Inuyasha was about to say something when Kagome's voice cut through the air.
"Inuyasha! The Prince is shy of coming out—come and help me get him!"
"Coming!" Inuyasha grinned as he climbed up the rope ladder and entered the tree house through the entrance in the bottom. As soon as he hoisted himself up, he saw that Kagome had put on the princess outfit; a pale yellow dress that was sleeveless and flow out gallantly. A plastic tiara was adorned on her hair and she had long princess gloves.
"They'll know it's us," Kagome rolled her eyes as Inuyasha fished out the cape that went with his suit.
"So? Tell them we're of royalty blood."
Kagome turned around while Inuyasha changed his pants and pulled on the top before tying his cape around his neck. Fishing out his crown, he placed it atop his head.
"Alright," he said as Kagome turned around. She giggled softly as she walked over to him.
"Your hair won't do at all. Try this." She said as she tied his hair up into a bun before placing the crown on top of his bun, making it seem like he had short hair. Stepping back, she examined him.
"You look so much better with shorter hair," She laughed as he rolled his eyes.
"Come on mademoiselle," He said as he held his hand out, "there's a balcony that faces the kids up here."
Pushing a curtain aside, Inuyasha and Kagome walked out to the balcony where they heart Ai squeal.
"LOOK! IT'S THEM!"
Kagome held her hand up and waved slowly as Inuyasha smiled broadly.
"WELCOME, TO MY PALACE! Enter at your own risk; remember, one foot up the ladder at time. Starting with the youngest, Miss Kasumi."
Kasumi toddled up to the rope ladder and Kikyo, though she didn't enjoy the kids as much, helped Kasumi up. She didn't want Inuyasha yelling at her if Kasumi fell. Kagome walked to the trapdoor and helped Kasumi up as soon as she climbed enough rungs on the rope ladder.
"NEXT IS… SIR ICHIRO!"
Ichiro shoved Kikyo when she moved to help him and Kikyo snarled. "Some thanks I get for helping you, little brat."
Pointedly ignoring her, Ichiro climbed up the ladder and stared at the princess in awe.
"Now, Sir Kyo."
Grinning, Kyo rushed up the ladder to meet a real prince and princess.
"Lady Hikari."
Hikaru stuck her tongue out at Ai as she moved to climb the ladder.
"And the eldest, young Miss Lady Ai!"
Laughing, Ai made it up to the rope ladder and climbed up rather efficiently. Inuyasha nodded at Kikyo who snorted, took off her heels, and climbed up the rope ladder right behind Ai. Sitting in a circle, Hikari and Ai looked at the Prince and Princess skeptically.
"Mama?" Ai raised a brow. Kagome grinned and curtseyed.
"Inuyasha and I have a secret," Kagome whispered, "We're the royal family of the Ancient mystical land of Shikon."
"Shikon?" Hikari mused.
"Yes," Inuyasha bowed, a plastic sword pinned to his waist, "this is my sword, Tetsusaiga, and I save my Princess on a regular basis from an evil and treacherous man."
"Who? WHO!!" Kyo demanded and both Inuyasha and Kagome glanced at each other before murmuring in perfect unison…
"The wicked witch of the west."
The kids gasped as Kikyo rolled her eyes impatiently. How stupid. Don't they know they look like stooges?
"You planned us a feast, have you not?" Kagome asked, sitting down beside Inuyasha. Inuyasha pulled the picnic basket out of the backpack and opened it, revealing tuna-fish sandwiches, blueberry pancakes, apple pie and cartons of orange juice.
"Oh my!" Kagome gasped playfully, "A feast fit for a Princess!"
"And Prince," Inuyasha amended and Kagome grinned up at him. In less than a second everybody jumped into the food, except Kikyo…
-x-
Kagome and Inuyasha changed out of their costumes and were already heading down the hill, side by side with the kids running around them. Kikyo was just a few steps behind them. Ai's hand slipped into Kagome's and she looked up at her godmother, smiling innocently.
"Is Uncle Inu your prince, mama?"
"Yes he is baby." Kagome replied, a small smile forming on her lips
"Then you two love each other right?"
That caught Kikyo's attention.
"Yes we do kiddo," Inuyasha smirked as he playfully wrapped an arm around Kagome's waist.
"So if you love each other," Ai continued her blabber, "like my mommy and daddy and Hikari's mommy and daddy…then you do what mommies and daddies do right?"
Kagome coughed and looked away from Inuyasha's goofy grin. "Absolutely," He wiggled his eyebrows at Kagome who punched his arm.
Kikyo disliked the interaction.
"So Uncle Inu," Ai continued, skipping beside her godmother, "can you kiss Mama like how my daddy kisses my mommy?"
Kagome stopped walking as Inuyasha paled visibly. We walked right into that. They both thought as Kikyo's eyes turned bloodshot.
"HE IS NOT SMOOCHING HER!!"
"PLEAAAAAAAAAAAASEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!" Ai begged. "Just one kiss!!"
"But Ai-nee-chan," Kyo bubbled cutely, "Uncie Inu is gonna get cooties!"
"My mama has no cooties!" Ai defended. "And it's… what did Auntie Ayame called it? Nomanic?"
"No! It was romantic." Hikari rolled her eyes. Kagome gulped.
"Uhh, we can't kiss each other." She stated. "Because that's against…Princess rules, yeah—I can't kiss my prince in public or else I'll lose my crown."
Ai's tears started watering. "But I thought if you love somebody like how my daddy loves my mommy then you do what my daddy does with my mommy and you can kiss my mama because you just said you love my mama like how my daddy loves my mommy! You lied to me Uncle Inuyasha!"
Inuyasha cringed. Ai never called him Uncle Inuyasha- just simply Uncle Inu. Looking at Kagome helplessly, her eyes widened. NO! she mouthed as Kikyo snarled.
"She isn't!" Kikyo demanded as Inuyasha saw a sniffling Ai walking beside Kagome.
"Don't cry kiddo." He said soothingly as he moved to pick up Ai into his arms. Kasumi was nestled in Kagome's chest, already sleeping.
"NO!" Ai shrieked. Kids get so temperamental so easily.
"Okay fine," Inuyasha sighed in defeat, "just one kiss, but don't cry okay?"
"YAY!" Ai squealed. Turning to Kikyo and giving her a knowing look, Inuyasha looked at Kagome and leaned forward, just pecking her on the lips. Not being so much of a kiss, Kagome turned to Ai smiling.
"Happy?"
"Nuh uh! My daddy and mommy do some weird thing with their lips and when they finish they both look red."
Kagome felt like dying right there. She wants us to FRENCH?!
"That's a special kiss that can't be done in public." Kikyo tried.
"No way. My mommy and daddy do it." Ai declared.
"Mine too!" Hikari chimed in.
"Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!" Hikari and Ai chanted. Not knowing what was happening, Kyo and Ichiro chanted too, creating an uproar. If they didn't give the kids what they wanted, then a bunch of crying children will be in their arms.
Not something Kagome and Inuyasha wanted.
"Fine, just one kiss," Inuyasha looked at Kagome, "then you all stop whining and get your butts in the carts. Understood?"
"YEAH!" The kids all cried. Kikyo had steam coming out of her eyes as she saw Inuyasha lean forward. In a split second, his lips was on hers giving her two soft butterfly kisses before they both pulled back, Kagome blushing strongly.
"There, let's go." Inuyasha murmured as he took a few steps ahead of Kagome. Kikyo would have a little chat with Inuyasha.
He can't go off kissing other bitch's in front of me! She thought dangerously. Too bad her thoughts were contradiction what Kagome was thinking.
Kagome's thoughts? I can't believe he kissed me.
But that's not all…
I can't believe I didn't want him to stop.
It's now Kagome's turn, to take a slight taste…of love.
-x-