Inuyasha crossover Iron Man
Chapter 10: Complications

She could still hear what he had last said ringing in her ears, he had successfully stirred up too much emotions and memories in her. It was too much for her to handle them, if given the choice she would rather suffer through those long and grueling hours with Sesshoumaru training than to suffer through facing these emotions. It was true as per what Tony had said, she is running away, and it is a cowardly thing for her to do.

She drove up to the Shrine where her family had always been residing, Kagome climbed the stairs in slow steps as her inner turmoil tore at her. Tears were slowly staining her face with each step that she takes. By the time that she reached the top of the stairs, the first thing that she did was to head towards Goshinboku, to rest her head on it as she cried. Shippo who was lurking around in the darkness, knows well that she will be there, however he wants to know of why it took her so long to arrive. Her tears, it saddens him. She never felt his presence when he landed to approach her, not even when he was behind of her.

All Kagome felt was warm arms around her should, pulling her away from the sacred tree as he cradled her. She did not resist him, but instead, borrowed his chest to cry upon. It was possible of situation for him, especially when he could be there for her emotionally, it would be a sooner or later thing that he slowly changes her perspective of him. Her crying not very graceful or beautiful, but that was who she is as he hushed her softly as he rocked her against his body, planning on calming her down. Though time was not something that he has, however he always had an advantage over anyone else with their years together. And just like that, she fell asleep in his arms, even when he carried her up to her bedroom and tucked them in.

It was nice, feeling her body against his, even more so her warmth that he had come to be addicted to since he was a mere kit. And now with the appearance of another, he wants nothing more than to keep it all to himself. It was hotter sleeping in her bed, a feeling that was familiar like that day in the service apartment. Kagome was not surprise that many similar experiences were occurring often, it was just like when she was a magnet for trouble, and still is.

"Kagome," she heard the whisper of her name coming softly from her bed partner, at least it was not Tony, the one person that she did not know how to answer or face after the previous night.

Shippo could easily tell when she was awake and asleep by the sound of her breathing and was more than content just holding her in his arms, against him, tucked snuggly in bed. He did not want to let her go just yet, but knows that at a point they would have to get out of bed and back to the office to finish up each of their own work load. Kagome stirred, but did not wake, wanting to stay that way for the moment, knowing that at he would not dare do anything as underhanded when she was asleep. He sighed, was it in impatience or was it out of contentment, she did not know but instead wrapped herself even more in the folds of her blanket that she had been suing since childhood. The

She had overheard during her teens that relationships were troublesome, and how hard was it to please the male, especially when they were easily distracted. How she had hope it was that complicated, instead it was so much more complicated than anyone would have imagine, many other little facts might turn into a complication with the mere blink of the eyes. Shippo he remained quiet, letting her nap as she please for now. Kagome it would seem, might have temporarily forgotten about what was going on, and as she stirred to awaken fully, he watched her closely with soft eyes.

The first thing that she saw was Shippo, there was the feel of slight disappointment when she closed her eyes. Who she had wanted to see in bed was someone that she had not really expected. This was the kit she watched and took care of through the time that she was in Sengoku Jidai, it was like watching her own child or brother growing up, and it was hard to see him in a different light. The boy in front of her is now a man, an adult who too have his own needs and no longer needed her. It was somewhat awkward when she tried to get out of bed, Shippo had situated himself at the edge of her bed. If she were to get out of bed, she would either have to climb over him or get him to move, and it seems at the moment like he had no intention to let her leave at the moment at all.

"I just want us to stay like this forever," he whispered in a low murmur, eyes closed as he leaned in closer against her shoulder. "Can't you choose me?" was the only last thing that came out of his mouth.

The warmth of his breath tickling her neck lightly, making her shudder ever so lightly as she felt his arm around her tightened. She was conflicted as to how she should go about with this, it was obvious that he too has an effect on her.

"Shippo," Kagome whispered, he did not move, only to tighten his hold around her as he brought her closer to him. There were many things on her mind that made her worry, especially about him, her family and Tony Stark surprisingly.

She moved against him, slowly, so as to not to be abrupt about it. She could see it in his eyes there was fear, anticipation, and jealousy. The same possessiveness in which she saw in Tony's she saw it in his as well. The uncertainty between them hung thickly as she felt Shippo closing in towards her face and she had no space or anywhere to back up to. Their lips met, it was soft and cool, nervous even, but Shippo was the one to take the bolder step in slowly guiding her. It felt somewhat wrong, with the thought that she was kissing someone whom she has always regarded as a brother, and her foster son. There was at one point that she was curious on what it was like, and though she did not push away or move away from Shippo, one of the reasons was also because she was worried on hurting him. Perhaps that was also an excuse on her part, an excuse for this experience in which she herself usually avoid. The temptation was there, but never stayed in her mind for long, it was passing curiosity.

Kagome whispered his name again, drawing slightly away from him when he broke away for the moment. His eyes burn with an intensity, that made her stomach flutter, something primal. It was the same as what she had seen in Tony Stark's eyes, she felt like a deer caught in headlight, or even a moth being drawn towards a flame. There was just something about it that captured her attention and draws her in unlike any other way that she had known. Shippo who must have seen the reaction in her, drew closer again as his actions slowly became bolder with each experimental touch to see her response. There was no rejection from her, and it brought hope to him, and allowed him the feeling of what he had wanted to experience for a long time. However there was still fear in him as he proceeded with caution, not wanting to go too far deep or over the edge with her just in case he could not pull back.

She had wished that there were a distraction someone to help break them apart at the moment. Her wish came through in the form of a phone call via one of their hand-phone. Shippo though reluctant, got out of bed with a sigh of annoyance beneath his breath as he search for the culprit of their phones, leaving Kagome with the chance to get out of bed as she made a polite rush out of the room to the bathroom where she locked herself in. She could hear the distant voice of Shippo communicating over the phone as she checked herself in the reflection. She was unsure of herself, her heart it was beating fast, and her mind it was clouded between the two choices. Everything was like a whirlwind of a ride, and things had to just become more complicated than needed like that of a drama show.

Her heart was wavering and she knows it, between the two, she had the obvious attraction towards the wilder, 'bad boy', Tony Stark. And Shippo, one that she had long regarded like a foster son or even her own sibling, now confessed to her of his own feelings towards her. Admittedly that she had been curious, however now that the curiosity of what she was formerly thinking of already given an answer to, it made her somewhat more confused, conflicted between the two of them. And most importantly, she did not want to harm either of them with the decision that she would have to make between them, and risk losing one or the other. The gentle rapping on her toilet door startled her out of her thoughts as she looks towards it, knowing who was on the other side.

"Kagome, are you alright in there," he asked, worried. Kagome croaked something out, her voice coming out weirdly as she tried again after clearing her throat. She could still his presence just behind the door, waiting for her to open it, but she felt unready for him at the moment.

If only things would simplify themselves, then perhaps even this little problem that she is currently facing, would go away somehow.

A/N:

To the Readers
Sorry for the long delay, and the shortness of this new update. I've been rather busy with upcoming projects for work and thus the delays that will persist rather bad this month onwards. I hope that you enjoy this new chapter and I will try my best to update as soon as possible. I hope that you all have a great weekend and enjoy!

To GiggleboxGirlie
Thanks! So glad that you enjoyed the previous chapter. I hope that you will not be too disappointed with this one, and I hope that you have a great weekend! Take care~

To vampk1tty
Thank you for the review and for enjoying this fan fiction thus far. I hope that this new chapter will not be a disappointment to you and that you have a great weekend. Take care~

To Amy
Sorry on that, for the previous chapter, I did thought of taking it somewhat a bit more slower than usual to see the potential of it, but I guess you are right that it is rather similar to the chapter before that as well. Most of us run away from things unknowingly, and it comes in many various forms and types as well. Though sadly some of us realize that too late, or for the lucky ones, just at the right timing enough for us to change to be a better person. I'll keep in mind to not make this story too much of a report and to include more talking as well. Hmmm I do agree with you on the potential that there is for Shippo and Kagome to develop, though with Tony Stark in the picture, I really doubt that he would allow anyone to get further with what he deemed is his. Definitely not a fan of Pepper myself, so no worries on it as well.

I hope that you are enjoy this new chapter, and please feel free to tell me again on how I could improve myself, I will do my best to be a better writer so that this fan fiction will be more enjoyable to you and everyone else. Great to see your review and I hope that you have a great weekend! Enjoy.