A New Addition
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha….
A/N: Thanks for reading. Also, I hope I'm going to do okay on this fic cuz I'm not married yet and I'm not a parent yet, so forgive me if I make mistakes in writing this. I'm not totally clueless; I've babysat before and have family lol. So, I have some idea!
Vocabulary
Aishiteru I love you
Oi- Hey
Chapter 2: Affirmation
Kagome came out of the bedroom dressed in a pink, long sleeved top and black skirt. "Inuyasha, get dressed. Miroku and Sango are coming over." She said when she saw him lounging on his recliner in his red sweatpants and white t-shirt, eating ramen. He gulped the noodles he had in his mouth and remarked, "It's just Miroku and Sango, why do I have get dressed?" "Inuyasha, we hardly get to see them. Do you really want them to see you being a slob?" She reasoned.
"Kagome, we lived with them in college; they've seen us at our worst. I'm not being a slob anyway. I am relaxing at home, which I am entitled to do since I work all week!"
"Hey, I work, too! Please, I don't want to argue. Would you just go change?"
"Would you just pipe down and let me eat?"
"When you're done eating will you change then?"
"Keh! Fine. I guess if I have to."
Kagome sighed. That was the best she was going to get out of him.
Miroku and Sango arrived with their two sons, three year old Miroku Jr. (a.k.a Miro, just to avoid any confusion) and 18 month old Takai. Sango carried Takai. Miroku held Miro by his little hand and as soon as Kagome opened the door he dashed inside, exclaiming, "Uncle Yash!" Miro launched at Inuyasha, who was standing right behind Kagome. Inuyasha lifted up the cute kid and immediately Miro latched onto Inuyasha's ears. Kagome covered her mouth with her hand, trying to stifle a laugh. Inuyasha scowled with a slight blush across his cheeks. The kid did this every time he saw him. "Maybe if we saw you more often he wouldn't do that." Sango said with a smile. Inuyasha smiled at Miro and calmly said, "Just don't pull on them or yell." Miro nodded. Sango, Miroku, and Kagome went to sit at the in the dining room.
Miro finally let go of Inuyasha's ears and he set Miro down and ruffled his bangs. He had dark brown hair and Miroku's deep blue eyes. Takai was just as happy, but not as hyper. He giggled in Kagome's arms. Takai had Sango's brown eyes and Miroku's dark hair. They were both so adorable. "You'd make a great mother, Kagome. Takai usually cries whenever we let other people hold him." Miroku stated. "That's because he loves his Aunt Kagome." She responded. "I love Aunt Kags, too!" Miro stated as he gripped onto Kagome's leg. Kagome crouched down to his height and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Miro instinctively wiped it off and Kagome laughed at his motion.
Inuyasha watched Kagome interact with the children and he could see that she would have no problem being a mother. He loved the sight of his Kagome holding a little one; hopefully that image would be of their own child soon. He reveled in the thought of a small version of himself or Kagome running around. Kagome glanced over at Inuyasha standing in the doorway of the dining room. She flashed him the sweetest glance and smile. She looked absolutely beautiful. If they didn't have company he would've- "Inuyasha," Sango's voice snapped him out of his thoughts, "when are you going to start having kids?" "We just started trying, actually." Inuyasha stated, trying not to grin. "Isn't it fun?" Miroku said with the hugest smirk. "The best and you know it." Inuyasha remarked back. Sango and Kagome rolled their eyes, almost expecting them to high five each other and start bragging.
Miroku and Inuyasha were engrossed in their own conversation about work. Sango now held Takai and Kagome held Miro. "So, Kagome, what do you want to have?" She asked. "I don't care as long as it's healthy." Kagome replied. "Everyone says that. I love my boys, but this time I hope it's a girl." Sango said as she rubbed her barely visible belly.
"If it isn't are you going to try again?"
"Oh, you know it- even if it isn't, I married Miroku, and so, this isn't the last one."
Kagome giggled and Sango laughed herself. "You know, Kagome, if you and Inuyasha want, you can baby-sit for us and it'd give you some parenting practice." Miroku suggested, entering the ladies' conversation. Kagome glanced at Inuyasha who was once again tackled by Miro who shouted, "Uncie Yash!" How could anyone resist that adorable little boy? "We'd love to." Kagome replied. Inuyasha lifted his "nephew" above his head and said, "You hear that, you get to sleep over with us tonight!" "Yay!" Miro cheered.
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Baby sitting started off well. Sango and Miroku had gone back to their house to pick up a few things the kids would need and dropped them off. Miro was entertained with his Uncle Yash's ears and watching cartoons. Kagome cared for little Takai; she played with him, and read to him. They took turns taking care of each. Kagome played "Patty Cake" with Miro and she sung a few nursery rhymes to him. Inuyasha was a little nervous caring for Takai, since he was such a young child. He did a great job, though. Soon, it was time for bed. "I want my mommy and daddy." Miro started to whine. Uh-oh, Inuyasha and Kagome thought as they shot worried glances to each other. Miro rubbed his eyes and grew louder. "Remember, you get to stay with your Auntie Kags and me tonight. Mommy and Daddy will be back tomorrow." Inuyasha said as he knelt down to his height. Miro looked at Inuyasha with a frown and then burst into tears, "MAMA! PAPA!" Inuyasha covered his ears as the kid wailed. Shit. Inuyasha wasn't sure if he could put up with that piercing sound. "Ssh…It's okay, Miro." Kagome cooed as she scooped him up and rocked him in her arms. She had to quiet him down or else he'd get Takai started. Too late.
Inuyasha's ears flattened against his head and he groaned rather audibly. Kagome looked pleadingly at Inuyasha. He sighed and took Miro from her arms. Miro wasn't as loud as Takai. He could tolerate his crying, at least, since he had to.
After about three hours of carrying, cradling, cooing, singing, holding, rocking, and patting, the children finally quieted down. They put the two to sleep in the guest room across from their bedroom. They left both doors open so they could hear in case either child needed them. Kagome plopped down on the bed beside an already snoozing Inuyasha. She couldn't believe those kids wore out a half-demon; especially, since he always claimed to have more energy than humans! Then again, maybe he was tired from the whole week working. Kagome was just glad it was the weekend and had one more day to recuperate before the week started again.
Inuyasha shot awake when he heard Takai crying. He looked at Kagome who was still tuckered out and didn't hear him. No doubt Miro would awaken now. Inuyasha got up and went to check on them. Apparently, his demon hearing was the only reason he even heard Takai. Miro was still sound asleep, clutching onto a teddy bear. Takai was lying on his back whimpering. When he saw Inuyasha he reached out for him. He smiled and lifted the baby. He grabbed a tiny-fist full of Inuyasha's long, silver locks. He bounced Takai in his arms, which made the child giggle.
Inuyasha went out into the living room (so he wouldn't wake Miro) and walked around with the baby, trying to get him to go back to sleep. Takai started to pout and whimper again, so Inuyasha decided to sing him a song his mother, Izayoi, sang to him when he was little: (A/N: I just went online and found this nursery rhyme from Japan. I obviously can't read or paste the Japanese characters here, so I just put it translated in English already):
"Rising, rising is the moon,
Large and round, large and round, round round one,
Plate-like full moon will rise soon.
Hiding, hiding is the moon,
Behind the clouds, dark clouds, black black clouds,
Plate-like full moon will hide soon.
Appearing, reappearing is the moon,
Large and round, large and round, round round one,
Plate-like full moon will rise soon."
Unbeknownst to Inuyasha, Kagome was watching him as he sung the nursery rhyme. She blushed. Seeing Inuyasha holding the baby and lulling him to sleep melted her already warm heart. She didn't think it possible, but she fell even more in love with him. She imagined how that feeling would be amplified when it was their child he held.
Little Takai fell asleep finally and Inuyasha carried him back to the room and lay him back in the crib Sango and Miroku had brought over. Kagome snuck back into their bedroom just before he came around the corner to the room that, hopefully, would soon be their nursery. Kagome had her back facing the doorway. She was still blushing and thinking about how wonderful Inuyasha is. She knew that, of course, but she saw a different side of him and got a glimpse into what kind of father he'd be.
Inuyasha came back shortly thereafter. He took off his burgundy button-down shirt, revealing his white undershirt, then, took off his black jeans, and stayed in his maroon boxers. He sat at the foot of the bed and looked tenderly at Kagome. She was still in her pink blouse and black skirt from earlier that day. After tonight, he wondered if she still wanted to have kids. Honestly, at one point, he thought he'd get himself fixed and forget the idea 'cause those kids were driving him crazy. He decided he'd have to ask Miroku how he handles it. He'd ask Sango about it, too, just for an idea of what Kagome would be going through.
Inuyasha lay down beside Kagome. He wrapped his arms around her from behind, nuzzled his chin on the crook of her neck, and whispered, "Aishiteru, Kagome." She sighed happily, she couldn't help it. Her heart fluttered and a blush tinted her cheeks when she realized she was supposed to be "asleep." She almost felt guilty for pretending to be asleep. Inuyasha smirked at his wife and said, "How long have you been awake?" She bit her bottom lip and admitted, "Since you sang to Takai." He blushed next and sat up. "Oi, Inuyasha, don't tell me you're blushing?" She teased as she leaned on his shoulder. He looked at her from the corner of his eye. "Keh!" He muttered as he crossed his arms over his chest.
Kagome wrapped her arms around his neck and said, "Sorry. I didn't mean to embarrass you. I just thought it was sweet is all and I can't wait to have our own kids." Inuyasha looked down at the love of his life. He was happy to hear that the baby-sitting hadn't changed her mind; in fact, it seemed to validate the decision. "I can't wait either." Inuyasha replied softly.
In the afternoon, Sango and Miroku came by to pick up their sons. "Mama missed you!" Sango exclaimed as she knelt down and Miro ran into her open arms, replying, "Me, too, Mama!" "So, Kagome and Inuyasha, how was it?" Miroku curiously asked. "It was great, then tough, and then great again." Kagome replied. "My ears hurt from all that crying." Inuyasha stated. Sango laughed, "Get used to it. They do that a lot." "It's all worth it, though." Miroku added as he held his Takai in his arms. "I can see that." Kagome said with a longing sigh. Inuyasha put an arm around Kagome and pulled her close to him. "Don't be strangers, okay?" Inuyasha said. "Oh, we won't be. You can bet I'll be calling you at least every other day." Sango replied. "Say, goodbye to your aunt and uncle." Miroku said to Miro. Miro cutely said, "Bye, bye!" Miroku waved Takai's hand and said, "Bye!" Kagome giggled, "See you soon!"
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I hope you like this chapter….the Next chapter is going to be titled "Trouble in Paradise" and the plot is really going to take off from there cuz the trouble starts (hence, the title lol)! Thanks for reading/reviewing!
