InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Can't Stay Away ❯ Chapter 20 - Call ( Chapter 20 )

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Shortly after Kagome's and Ryo's breakup, as if he could smell the good timing, Inuyasha called Kagome.

"Hello?"
"Kagome, hi".
She felt her heart get warmer. Calm down. "Inuyasha, hi."
Why do I love hearing her say my name so much?  "Listen, I was hoping we could meet, for coffee?", he said, trying not to sound so hopeful.
"UhÉ I don't know that's a good idea, InuyashaÉ"
"Please. Just coffee, as friends. I won't try anything, promise". She could almost picture him smirking.
"Alright, just coffee. Where do we meet?"

They met at a coffee house near Kagome's work place, somewhere she had been beforeÉ with Ryo. She was still feeling sad about their talk and was hoping he was feeling better. They didn't have much contact at work, but when they crossed paths he wouldn't even look at her. It pained her, but she knew there was nothing she could do to ease the tension. She would just have to wait.
Inuyasha was there first and Kagome saw, as she approached him, that he was fidgeting with his fingers nervously. She couldn't help but smile faintly, bowing her head, making sure he didn't see it. He saw her coming towards him and stood up, pulling up a chair for her.

"Hi. Thanks for coming", he said, still nervous.
"Sure", she said, giving him a smile.
"So, what can I get you?"
"Hot chocolate would be nice"

He called the waiter and asked for two hot chocolates. She smiled yet again, thinking that no one would think that Inuyasha Takahashi, famous businessman and coveted bachelor, would order a hot chocolate.

"So, how have you been?", he asked.
"Good, working a lot. How about you?"
"Good. Busy too, but nothing extraordinary", he said, before lowering his head and staring at the cup the waiter had just brought.
"KagomeÉ are you still withÉ that guy?", he asked, still looking at the cup.
Kagome was taking a sip from her drink and coughed when it went down the wrong path. "IÉ I was. But I couldn't lie to him any longer, about what happened that night. So I told him, a couple of days ago, and he broke up with me", she said, looking sad.
Inuyasha saw her face turn sad, but still couldn't help feeling happy to know they were no longer together. Thinking about her being touched by someone else infuriated him to a level that he hadn't experienced before and that only got worst after they slept together. "I can't say I'm not happyÉ but I take it he wasn't exactly thrilled about it?"
Kagome was now staring at her cup. "No, he wasn't. He was very mad, actually. He called me a whore and everything and said he would never forgive me".
"HE CALLED YOU WHAT?!"
"Inuyasha, calm down, you're going to draw attention. He had every right to be angry, you know he had just told me he loved me before you pulled me out of the dance floor. What I didÉ it was very wrong."
He reached for her hand, that rested on the table. She immediately looked at him, feeling a heat run through her body. "KagomeÉ I know we were both committed when we made love, butÉ what we have, no one can understand. We didn’t do it because we are bad, horny people. Sure, maybe we could've waited and talked to them before we did it, but we couldn't. We did it because we love each other."

She felt herself melt a little with his words. He was right. What they had was beyond comprehension to most people and they should've ended things with their companions before acting on their love, but the circumstances were justÉ they couldn't help themselves.

"InuyashaÉ"
"I know, I know my words don't mean a thing now and I understand that. I just wanted to talk to you so that you could know that I've cut ties with Kikyo, definitely. It wasn't easy in the beginning. She was very angry and threatened to release information about me to the press, which made me think she could be the one who did it in your name, and that's something my people are looking into. But I managed to get away from her, for good, and I also called Yura and told her to never call me again and I won't be calling her either. I'm done being with other women. You're the only one I want. I'm done trying to push you away, of my mind, of my life. I love you and that's not going to change. Kagome, I want you, I want all of you. I could spend the rest of my life with you."

Kagome's eyes were wide and she didn't know how to answer him. He sensed she was at a loss of words and continued. "I also know actions speak louder than words, so I'm giving you access to anything you want. My personal files, work files, financial, anything you want. You just call Keiko and ask for whatever it is that you want, no question asked. I want you to know that I trust you completely now and I have nothing to hide from you."
"Inuyasha, that's really not necessary, come onÉ"
"I know, but I want to. I want no secrets between us", he said, rubbing the back of her hand. "I also want to ask you something."
"Yes?"
"Would youÉ would you come to my parents' house, to meet them?", he asked, shyly.
"W-what?", Kagome gasped.
He blushed a little. "I want them to meet you. I never felt that need before, not even with Kikyo. Hell, I didn't want them to meet her, I knew they wouldn't like her. But youÉ I know, for certain, that they will love you. And I think you'll like them too."
"Inuyasha, don't you think it's a littleÉ early for me to meet them? We are not even together."
"I know, but we already love each other, don't we?", this time it was Kagome's turn to blush.  "And they know about our current situation and they know how I feel about you. They said they would like to meet you as well. Kagome, it's important to me. I want you to be a part of my life."

Kagome couldn't help but feel a little dazed. Sure, she was liking what she was hearing, but she wasn't sure it was a good idea. It seemed to be going too fast, she wasn't sure what Inuyasha's reasons were, although deep down she knew he was being sincere. Still, she couldn't completely trust him right now.

"InuyashaÉ are you sure about this? We need to slow down."
"Kagome, I am sure. If you are not, I'll understand. But how else can I show you that I've changed and that you mean more to me than anything else in the world? How can I do that if you won't come into my life?"
"IÉ I don't knowÉ"
"Just think about you, you don't have to answer now. Take your time and let me know when you're ready for a little more. I won't bother you, I promise. Just think about it, please."
"Okay. I will."

After saying their goodbyes, Kagome wandered through the streets for a while before heading back home. Her workday was over and she needed to take a walk to think about everything that was happening. She suddenly found herself in front of a bridal shop.

He said he could spend the rest of his life with meÉ he wants it all. He already wants me to meet his parents. Oh God, I want that too. I want him so badlyÉ but I'm so afraid. Still, whenever I see him, whenever I think of himÉ I feel a pull towards him, like I can't get away from him. What should I do?

She stared at the dresses for a little longer and smiled, before making her way home.

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