IZON SHŌ

Kimi ni

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"Addicted to you"

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Annex VIII

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InuYasha placed a hand on his mouth, muting a yawn. It was a Friday morning, and he had taken the first train from Nakano, as to not burden Jinenji with the full work of a Thursday's night. The izakaya was going through a good season, and even if the kitchen was in good hands during his absence, it still felt like an abuse to take those days for himself, every two weeks. Hence, he decided to go back that Sunday, taking the first train as well, so that he arrives in time for the afternoon shift.

Kagome had told him she had work, that morning at least, and that he should let himself inside the apartment with the spare key he had, so he could rest. InuYasha could understand the circumstances; none of them were free of responsibilities. However, the situation was becoming slightly tiring now.

He wanted to ask Kagome to come with him to Nakano. He had not presented the question before because he wanted to be with her, face to face, and be able to read her reaction in that way he had learnt to do. He hoped Kagome would be able to continue working remotely, like when she would do it from her apartment. He wasn't sure of how viable it could be; however, he wanted to believe in their chances. That was just one of the many questions he had to tackle, and for that, it was essential to be able to look into each other's eyes, without a screen between them.

When he stepped inside the apartment, he found the bed ready, and open at one side as an invitation for him to rest. InuYasha smiled, and left his backpack on the ground, where he had a change of clothes for two days, then laid on the bed, belly down, covering a great part of the space. The apartment was filled by Kagome's scent, and that relaxed him so much he never knew when he fell asleep.

He woke up as soon as the balance on the mattress changed. He perceived the weight of Kagome's body as she sat on his thighs, and made a first attempt at opening his eyes before closing them again. He smiled, showing her that he was glad to have her close.

Kagome leaned forward, on his chest, and rested her chin on her hands. From there, she could look at him, waiting for the golden of his eyes to show.

"Did you rest well?" She wondered, her joy playing on the tone of her voice.

InuYasha stretched with Kagome on his body, drawing a smile out of her that evolved into a clear and sweet giggle.

"Really, really well," he accepted, as he intertwined between his fingers, one of her dark curls.

"I'm glad," her sincerity was complemented with a brief kiss, one she pressed on the back of the hand that was taking its time with her hair.

Both remained there, in silence for an instant, enjoying their closeness, their warmth; to be together again.

"I have something to tell you," Kagome spoke, and InuYasha could see her enthusiasm in her eyes.

"I have something to tell you too," he replied back.

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To be continued.

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A/N

There was a whole idea that should have found shape in this chapter; however, its energy was so docile and sweet, that it ended there. I hope you are enjoying, just like me, the kind pace in which this couple moves forward.

Thank you for reading, and leaving comments.

Anyara

This text is possible thanks to the translation of: Dezart