InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Born to Make You Happy ❯ Let's Talk... ( Chapter 11 )

A/n: I'm sorry for the last chapter...that's almost embarrassing, really. But I was seriously half asleep when I wrote that....took about half an hour right before I went to bed. That's why it was ridiculous and had like, no real story content. And just because I speak Japanese doesn't mean I always get it right. So if you happen to see an error, and you know for a fact that it is one, please tell me. :)

Disclaimer: Sorry, no ownie the cutie....*sheds a tear*

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Chapter 11 : Let's Talk...

Kagome and Inuyasha followed Souta into the house, holding each other's hand as though in defiance of her mother and what she might possibly say. Souta looked back at one point and blushed a little bit, seeing what was really going on. Before, he thought they were being....playful.

Now he knew otherwise.....ooooh the blackmail....

Inuyasha glanced around, spotting slightly familiar things and taking his courage from them. Finally, he sneakily leaned over a little more to breathe in Kagome's scent, which was sure to calm him down. Sadly, the change in her scent due to their mating hit him, which reminded him why they were there, and he started to freak out all over again. I'm gonna die... And he said as much.

Kagome snorted, amused. "Inuyasha, you are NOT going to die. Get a grip." He took her quite literally and gripped her hand tightly with a small smirk. If she was joking around it couldn't be that bad....right?

Kagome winced and punched his arm in retaliation as her mother walked in. The kind woman looked from her daughter, to who she viewed as her son, and the hand holding them together. And she grinned.

Inuyasha slowly narrowed his eyes at her. Grinning.....that can't be good...

Her mother looked expectantly at Kagome, awaiting an answer for this sudden change in attitude toward each other. Kagome gulped in answer. Seeing this, her mother let out a throaty, bubbly laugh that was very endearing and made the couple relax just a pinch.

"Come on in and sit down you two, you must be tired. Would you like some ramen Inuyasha?" He nodded, slightly shy of this woman and this situation in this still-slightly-strange area. The woman saw his discomfort and placed a hand on his shoulder as she brushed past him to get the ramen.

The couple stood there in the middle of the kitchen, as Kagome's mother bustled around them making a lunch for the three of them. Souta was to be excluded from this discussion. She could tell by their unease that they were there to discuss something. She could only pray....

"You two are in my way, go sit down." She said, smiling happily. Oh, happy day....

"O-ok mom..." Kagome tugged on the hanyou's hand to make him sit down beside her. He was so uncharacteristically quiet that he was starting to scare her. Usually he had at least something to say. Even an insult would be welcomed at this point. Instead, they sat in an uncomfortable silence.

Finally -FINALLY- the ramen and the tea was ready, and Kagome's mother brought the tray of food to the table. Kagome's mother sat down immediately and began to eat, while Kagome and Inuyasha looked at each other and then slowly began to eat. Inuyasha, as per usual, slurped his ramen, though he was slow going about it.

After about 5 minutes of torture, which she had planned, the cruel woman smiled at the two, looking from frightened face to frightened face. With a wink, she said, a little too calmly:

"So, when am I getting my grandchildren?"

Now, she of course had no idea exactly what had transpired between her daughter and Inuyasha, and therefore had meant it as "So, are you getting married soon or what?" This, as can be expected, did not get the best of results.

Hearing this, Inuyasha's eyes widened to an alarming size, and he bolted out the door and hid in Goshinboku. Kagome got up quickly as well, but actually tried to answer her mother.

"Mom, how did you - I mean, we didn't....but, we kinda....MOOOOM!!!!" And with that parting comment, she took Inuyasha's lead and fled the scene.

Kagome's mother sat alone and dejected, trying to digest her daughter's broken speech and deciphering the body language. She'd said something like that before, but why would the reaction change now, unless.....

"KAGOMEEEEEE!!!!"

Kagome winced when she heard her name, and so did the hanyou clinging to her for safety. They breathed in and out deeply, feeling extremely safe in the upmost branches of the ancient tree. They huddled and squirmed, trying to mold into the tree and hide themselves from what appeared to be a mother's impending fury.

To their surprise, Kagome's mother came running to them with a smile gracing her youthful features. They stared at her in suspicion, not trusting what they were seeing. The woman laughed.

"You two! How could you do something like that without telling me?! I'm not mad, exactly, it's just a little unexpected! Kagome, please, I'm not mad at you, it's a blessing. And Inuyasha...."

He looked down at her, a small whimper escaping his throat. Kagome squeezed him reassuringly. The woman's face below softened at him, and it's smile grew so loving and understanding that he wanted to throw himself at her and cry. Thank Kami he had some form of pride left. After so much emotional release over the past week, he felt very strange without any walls or blockades up.

Taking his cue, he "Keh'd" in reply. Kagome giggled. This was Inuyasha as she knew him. This was the Inuyasha she had fallen in love with. The one who wouldn't tell his own....well... brother the time of day. The one who for some strange and confusing reason was extremely cute when pouty and defensive. When you weren't pissed off at him.

"Inuyasha, I already think of you as my son, and you know I would welcome you into my home at any time, no matter what." She grinned up at them again. "And now you really are part of the family." She frowned thoughtfully, then directed her gaze back at Kagome. "So when is my grandchild due?"

Kagome and Inuyasha's eyes snapped open wide and they spluttered for a few seconds. Kagome finally regained her speech abilities.

"Mom, I don't even know if I am....pregnant..." Oohoohoo, what a strange word to say in such a context.... "That's why we came here."

"Ah, I see, well come on down and we'll go find out, won't we?"

"Kagome, she doesn't bite does she?"

"At this point Inuyasha, I don't think I know anymore."

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Tadaaaaa!!! Ok, I know, another pathetically short chapter, but it's all I can handle right now. Sorry guys. Oh yeah, tell me when I'm making them totally OOC, ok? I know at some points it's a tad necessary, but I would like you to help me. After all, this is for your enjoyment, no? Alright, email me or review any questions! Thanks a bundle guys....Oh....my grandpa says hi. And so does his whisky. Hehe, ever seen a little old lady take out her drunk husband? I have....muahaha....it's a bonny sight if you ever get the chance. Please take it if it's at all possible. Later days! -