Time for another fluff-tastic chapter courtesy of your favorite ninja author. I do not own Christina Perri's A Thousand Years but you should listen to it while reading this chapter because it's beautiful.
"May I have everyone's attention please?" Mrs. Higurashi said, tapping her spoon gently against her glass as dinner was almost finished. The reception had begun almost an hour ago, right as the sun began to set. The reception was small, only 8 circular tables set up outside to form a semi-circle with Inuyasha and Kagome at the highest point. A number of interlocking wooden boards were placed at the center of the semicircle, forming a small dance floor. Each table was decorated with red and white floral arrangements, the same colors as all of the decorations. "I would just like to thank all of you for coming to Inuyasha and Kagome's wedding. It truly means a lot to both the happy couple and their family that all of you were here to witness their union." Mrs. Higurashi looked at the table where Kagome and Inuyasha sat together, Inuyasha's arm drapped over her shoulder. "Everyone grows up so fast and I'm just so glad you all could be here. Kagome and Inuyasha, I wish you both nothing but absolute happiness and love no matter what you do or where you go," she said, smiling at the pair.
The guests began to applaud as Mrs. Higurashi walked to the newly wedded couple and hugged them, wiping the tears that ran down her cheeks. Inuyasha was touched by Mrs. Higurashi's words, knowing she truly was happy for them. Although she wasn't a replacement for the mother he had lost, he was glad he still had a mother figure in his life.
"Inuyasha do you wanna say anything to the guests?" Kagome asked him.
He thought for a moment, wondering what he would say. After all, these were all Kagome's friends and family. The only people he was familiar with were her three weird friends and even them he didn't know too well. "Nah," he said, shaking his head. "You should say something though."
Kagome nodded, rising from her seat and tugging along with him. She smiled as his arm wrapped around her waist as if it was the most natural thing to do. "Good evening everyone," Kagome said, smiling at the seated guest. "Umm… on behalf of Inuyasha and I, I want to thank you all for coming here today. Inuyasha means so much to me and I'm glad you all were able to see it today." Inuyasha squeezed her waist gently, kissing her head quickly. "I'm going to be leaving for America with Inuyasha tomorrow; I'm going to miss all of you so much so we have to enjoy tonight!" Kagome stretched up and kissed Inuyasha as the crowd began to clap, their cameras flashing. "Love you Inuyasha," she whispered against his lips.
"Love you too wench," he replied, his hand slowly trailing down his back.
"Can I please have the bride and groom on the dance floor?" the DJ said as Inuyasha's hand got dangerously close to Kagome's ass. Inuyasha held back a growl as Kagome slipped her hand into his and led him toward the dance floor. "Ladies and gentleman, it's time for the couple's first dance."
Kagome's eyes widened slightly. 'The first dance! Oh my god I didn't remember to tell Inuyasha about this. Can he dance? What if he doesn't want to?' Her thoughts paused as Inuyasha placed her free hand on his shoulder, his hand resting on her hip. "Inuyasha," she said softly, looking up at him.
"Don't worry about it," he said with a smirk.
Flashback
"Inuyasha, did Kagome tell you about a couple's first dance?" Mrs. Higurashi asked as Inuyasha sat at the table, eating a bowl of ramen. Kagome had just left to tell her friends about the upcoming wedding, leaving Inuyasha and Mrs. Higurashi alone.
"No, what's that?" Inuyasha asked, putting his bowl down.
"At the wedding reception, it's a party after the wedding takes place, the couple dances for the first time as husband and wife in front of everyone."
"I don't dance," Inuyasha grumbled.
"It's not hard Inuyasha; come on I'll teach you and you can surprise Kagome," Mrs. Higurashi said, walking into the living room and turning on the stereo.
Flashback end
Inuyasha began to move slowly, leading Kagome as they began to dance. Kagome looked up at him, wondering happily when he would stop surprising her.
Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
Kagome thought back to the beginning of her and Inuyasha's relationship. When she first met him, Inuyasha didn't like her. He didn't want to talk to her or be around her. He didn't want to depend on anyone. After being mistreated by so many people, Inuyasha had chosen to simply depend on himself. Most people would have just left him alone, but Kagome couldn't stand to see how lonely he was. Even if he wouldn't admit it. As she began to learn more and more about Inuyasha she slowly began to fall in love with him as afraid as she was. There were so many things keeping them apart, but she couldn't stop loving him.
One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
Inuyasha slipped his other hand around Kagome's slim waist, allowing both of her hands to rest on his shoulders, her fingertips brushing against his silky hair.
Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath
Every hour has come to this
Inuyasha was simply amazed by how beautiful Kagome looked. She always looked gorgeous in his eyes but today she looked even more amazing. She seemed to glow; her cheeks flushed slightly, a rosy blush against her creamy skin. He was struck by the thought again, an utterly familiar thought, something that he had realized long ago. Kagome was his entire world. Everything he loved about life, the one person he could not- would not live without was in his arms. And he would protect her until his dying breath. Kagome was who he spent his entire life waiting for.
One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
Kagome smiled up at Inuyasha, the light from the paper lanterns making his hair seem to shine even brighter. Now she understood why she had never fallen in love with anyone from her era, why she didn't want to date anyone else. She knew there was someone who was meant for her; she wasn't discouraged as she watched all of her friends date. Inuyasha was the only one for her, her true love, her soul mate. Their love was enough for them to overcome the 500 years that separated them; it could overcome anything the world threw at them.
One step closer
One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
Inuyasha wrapped his arms around Kagome completely, listening to her sigh happily as she rested her cheek against his chest. He tucked her head under his chin protectively.
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
Inuyasha finally understood what his mother meant so long ago when she had told him he would find someone who would be absolutely perfect for him. He had found the perfect person in Kagome. Even if he had to be pinned to the Goshinboku for 50 years, even if he had to wait 500 years for her to be born, Inuyasha would do it all over again just to be with Kagome. He finally found his other half. The one person he wanted to spend his life with. He would love her forever. Today, tomorrow, the next 500 years, even the next thousand years.
"Kagome," Inuyasha said softly, looking down at her tenderly. Kagome looked up at him, her eyes shining with love and happiness. He stroked her cheek gently, his claw brushing against her skin gently. He leaned down toward her, his lips brushing against hers gently. 'Mine,' his demon side thought softly as the last notes of the song played softly behind them.
Didn't i tell you guys it would be fluff-tastic? Reviews/comments/thoughts/suggestions/hope&dreams for Inuyasha and Kagome are welcomed. Just letting you guys know the next few chapters are gonna be...steamy. After all Inuyasha and Kagome are only teenagers.