InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Seductive Embrace ❯ Chaper 10 ( Chapter 10 )

Kagome woke to her alarm, and after a quick shower and breakfast, met with her cousin in the restaurant that occupied the main part of the downstairs area. After hearing the numerous protests of her cousin, Kagome finally slipped on an apron, determined to help out that day.

 

“But what if Shuichi shows up?” Keiko asked, a knowing glint shining in her eyes.

 

“And what if he does?” Kagome replied without looking up. Keiko was about to respond when the sound of an approaching customer caught her attention. Kagome was glad for the distraction, since she herself didn't know what to think of Shuichi herself. All she could think was that she was definitely falling for him, and hard at that. But that was the problem. She didn't know if she could continue with the friendship, especially since she knew that he wanted more.

 

But she was only there for the summer. She could just break it off before she left. As soon as the thought entered her mind, she quickly dismissed the idea, knowing that it was of no use. She would just have to let him know that they could only be friends and nothing more. And today she didn't want to see him, knowing that she would need a day or two to resolve her determination.

 

After the morning rush had cleared, Kagome headed to the kitchen to start on the various chores that needed to be done before lunch began. Keiko had been right behind her, but made a detour to answer the phone. As Kagome started to lay out the preparations for that day's special, she overheard Keiko's conversation.

 

“Oh, I'm sure she'll be thrilled to go with you. No, we haven't made any plans for today. Let me go get her so you can tell her yourself. Just hold on one sec. KAGOME! PHONE!”

 

Kagome knew immediately who it was, now remembering Shuichi's promise to call her today. Setting down the knife, she head out to the front counter.

 

“It's your lucky day Kagome!” Keiko teased before she headed to finish what Kagome had started.

 

Kagome picked up the phone, looking at it for a moment before putting it to her ear. “Hello?”

 

“Ahhh. Kagome. I see that you're up.”

 

Kagome's face lit up with a blush, reminding her of their encounter the previous morning.

 

“Yeah. I'm usually an early riser. Must have been exhausted from the trip here” she replied.

 

“I can understand that. I was thinking that we could go on a picnic today, seeing that you don't have any plans.”

 

Kagome hesitated before giving her reply. “Sure. That sounds great.”

 

“It's settled then. I'll be there in an hour. Can't wait to see you.”

 

 

~~~~~*~~~~~

 

 

After hanging up the phone, Kurama went to his bedroom, picking through his wardrobe for something to wear.

 

`Do you really think she'll like our surprise?' asked Youko.

 

`Of course. I know that most girls wouldn't really care for a date like this, but she's already expressed a great deal of interest.'

 

`If you say so. If she gets bored and gets away from us, I'll make you regret it' he threatened.

 

`I said to trust me. She'll like it, and maybe she'll warm up to us more' replied Shuichi reassuringly.

 

`I don't know what you have in mind, but I can only imagine how I would like her to warm up to us. I swear if you don't make a move, I'll make it for you.'

 

Shuichi knew by the tone in his voice that Youko was serious. Why did things have to be so complicated? He just hoped that the surprise would be to her liking.

 

~~~~~*~~~~~

 

 

Kagome sat in the dining area of the restaurant, waiting patiently for Shuichi to arrive. She had finally made herself resolve to tell him that they could be nothing more then friends, although she knew it would be hard. She was just about to go over the reasons once more when the door to the restaurant opened, the chiming of the bells announcing his presence.

 

Kagome greeted him with a smile, and after a quick goodbye to Keiko, followed him outside.

 

“Thank you for joining me, Kagome.”

“Not a problem” she replied, looking up. And every bit of her resolve left her when she met his gorgeous green eyes. She stared for a moment, blushing when she noticed the pleased expression on his face.

 

`Now that's more like it. Get her to do that again' Youko purred, thoroughly enjoying her embarrassment.

 

`All in due time.'

 

`Well, I know of quite a few things that will bring that color back to her cheeks.'

 

Shuichi had to choke back a gasp at the images that flooded his mind, not wanting to startle Kagome. He quickly latched arms with Kagome, and with the picnic basket in his other hand, led them to the park in which they had first met.

 

Once they had found a suitable place, Kurama laid the blanket out. Once they were settled, he began to pull out the various foods that he had brought.

 

“I thought we would start with these” he suggested, laying out a package of fresh strawberries and a bowl of chocolate.

 

Thinking nothing of it, Kagome's face lit up, wasting no time digging in. With strawberry in hand, dripping with chocolate, Kagome made a huge effort not to drip it all over the place.

 

They watched, mesmerized, as she opened her mouth wide, but not before her tongue darted out to catch a drip.

 

`Shuichi, you're a genius.'

 

`I told you. We've already had one good experience with food.'

 

Kagome looked up after she had finished the delectable, blushing under the intense stare of emerald eyes.

 

“Um, Shuichi? Aren't you going to have any?”

 

“Oh yes” he replied, finally coming out of his stupor.

 

After Kurama had his berry ready, Kagome followed suit. After they had finished, Kurama dished up another. With his hand underneath to catch any stray drops, he offered it to Kagome. She looked at him skeptically for a minute, but quickly accepted. She leaned over, taking the entire morsel into her mouth except for the part that was being held by him. After she had finished chewing, she glanced over at him.

 

 

 

“Hey, you have some chocolate on your chin” she explained, demonstrating by pointing at his face.

 

“Do I really?” he replied. Kurama picked up a napkin, dabbing it here and there, purposely missing the offending drop. “Did I get it?”

 

“No. Here.” Kagome reached forward, using her finger to wipe the dot off. In doing so, it put her right near his face.

 

Once she realized her proximity, it was too late. He had already brought his hand up to cup her face as he looked questioningly into her eyes, captivating her. Her mind screamed for her to move away, but her body betrayed her.

 

When she didn't move away, Kurama leaned forward a bit more, causing their lips to meet. Kagome remained still, her eyes wide open. This was not what she had meant to do today, she reminded herself, and was about to pull away when she felt his tongue slither along her lips, coaxing them open.

 

As if by reflex, her lips parted, allowing him to deepen the kiss. It took all of her will to repress the moan that wanted to escape from her as every nerve in her body screamed with pleasure.

 

Sensing her arousal, Kurama ended the kiss, and with his hand still cupping her face, pulled back enough to stare into her blue orbs. He had to repress a chuckle at her shocked expression.

 

“Kagome? Are you okay?”

 

All she could do was nod her head.

 

“I hope that wasn't to forward of me. I just couldn't help it.”

 

Kagome finally brought herself back to reality. “No. It's okay. I just wasn't expecting that” she replied, bringing her gaze down to look at her fidgeting hands. `Now how am I supposed to tell him' she thought to herself. And she now knew that she didn't want to tell him.

 

`I think we upset her' suggested Shuichi as he gazed at her confused expression.

 

`I think not. There is no denying that she enjoyed it. It was written all over her scent' replied Youko.

 

`That may be, but there is something bothering her.'

 

`Maybe she just can't wait to get us alone' Youko answered smugly.

 

Kagome lifted her gaze back up, pushing aside the growing turmoil of emotions that one kiss had caused her.

 

“Hey, do you think we could get out of here? I really would like a walk” she asked, no longer hungry.

 

“That sounds great, but first let's swing by my apartment so I can drop off this basket.”

 

~~~~~*~~~~~

 

Kagome waited outside while Kurama ditched their unfinished lunch, looking into the sea of faces that were enjoying the summer afternoon. Kurama quickly joined her downstairs, and taking her hand in his, lead her down the street.

 

“So, is there any place in particular that you would like to go?” she asked him.

 

“Yes I do, actually.”

 

Kagome waited for him to elaborate, but it never came. “So what did you have in mind?”

 

“It's a surprise.”

Kagome mentally groaned. She hated surprises, but didn't question him any further. After a few minutes, Kurama stopped in front of a large building.

 

“Well, this is it.”

 

“A museum?”

 

“Well, I thought that since you said that you had an interest in history, you would enjoy a visit. And it just so happens that they have an exhibit concerning the Sengoku Jidai.”

 

Kurama watched as her expression lit up with interest at the mention of the era. They made their way into the building, and after looking at all the various exhibits, finally came to the one that they had been looking forward to.

 

Kurama watched as Kagome's eyes lit up with wonder as she stared at the various instruments and artifacts that lay behind the glass cases.

 

“It's so hard to believe that these things would still be in one piece. They are so old. Look here at this one” she said as she grabbed his hand and led him to a case.

 

“Aren't these just amazing?” she asked, pointing to the various swords. “Can't find ones like these now a days.”

 

`And how would she know?' Youko questioned.

 

`Now that is a good question. Maybe she just has an interest in swords' he suggested.

 

`She talks like she would know what a sword from this certain era can withstand, especially the right ones.'

 

Shuichi was about to reply when he noticed that Kagome was no longer standing beside him. Looking around, he found her gazing into a case that held various armor and clothing that had been unearthed.

 

He walked the distance to her, and was about to voice a question about her interest in swords when he caught the pained expression on her face. He followed her gaze, his eyes falling upon two sets of clothing. One seemed to be some sort of armor, perhaps that of a slayer, while the other was unmistakably that of a monk.

 

Thinking nothing out of the ordinary, he returned his gaze back to her, immediately noticing tears as they raced down her cheek.

 

“Kagome? Are you okay? What's wrong?” he asked as worry engulfed him.

 

She remained enraptured with the display, and was about to ask her again when her faint whisper caught his attention.

 

“Sango…Miroku…”

 

 

~~~~~*~~~~~

 

 

Kagome couldn't believe what she was seeing. She wasn't sure if the clothing was that of her friends, but even so, it brought back a flood of memories. The impact of actually knowing that they no longer existed, that they were gone to her, tore at her heart. She raised her hand to the case, wishing that she could see their faces and hear their voices one last time.

 

She was brought out of her trance when she felt her power rising up inside. She immediately tried to rein it in, but her emotions were too much. She watched out of the corner of her eye as Shuichi reached a hand out to her. Not knowing what would happen, she backed away quickly, just as her power bubbled over. The sound of shattering glass and the shocked gasps of other people filled her senses, but what concerned her the most was the pained look on Shuichi's face.

 

Kagome rushed forward, catching him as he collapsed to the floor. `What just happened to him?' she thought to herself, panicking when it was obvious that he had lost consciousness. Then she remembered the youki that she had felt from him before, causing her panic to intensify.

 

“Shuichi! Please wake up! Can you hear me?” she asked him over and over again as her tears fell onto his face.

 

 

 

~~~~~*~~~~~

 

 

The first thing he comprehended was the throbbing pain that was causing stars to appear before his closed eyes.

 

`Youko? What just happened?'

 

He became alarmed when he didn't get a response, but relaxed when he felt the fox's presence. “Must be out cold' he thought to himself. The next thing that he noticed was the feeling of something falling on his face. Daring to open his eyes, he was greeted by the tear stained face of Kagome.

 

“Oh thank Kami you're okay” she sobbed out, brushing his back from his forehead.

 

`If only Youko were here' he thought to himself when he noticed that his head was in her lap.

 

Once his eyes had adjusted, he looked around at the stunned faces of the people around the room, noticing that every glass case had splintered.

 

“Can you stand up?” she asked him.

 

“I think so. What happened?” he asked as he began to rise.

 

“I'm so sorry” she replied.

 

Once he was on his feet, he was about to ask her what she was sorry for, but was cut off before he could even try.

 

“I'm so sorry. I really need to go. I'll talk to you later” she explained, running out of the room before he could even reply. He tried to go after her, but his splitting head would allow him no such thing.