InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Can't Stay Away ❯ Chapter 21- Trouble ( Chapter 21 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

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Inuyasha called Kagome the week after their coffee meeting, to tell her when their dinner with his parents would be. He said he would pick her up at 8pm on Friday, but she insisted on going by herself. He agreed, trying his best not to push her too hard, and they said their goodbyes.
Friday came and Kagome was determined to dress nicely, but not enough for Inuyasha to slobber or his parents to think she was a tramp. She didn't want to admit it to herself, but she wanted his parents to like her. She chose a lace hot pink cap sleeve sheath dress, that stopped above her knees and had a modest v-neck. She put up her nude 3-inch strappy sandals and finished off with minimal make-up and gold earrings. Her hair was straightened and she wore it down.
She drove to the Takahashi manor and got there at 8pm sharp. Inuyasha heard her car pull over at the main entrance, which had a big roundabout with a fountain in the middle. Kagome was impressed, but at the same time intimidated. More than ever, she felt she didn't belong in Inuyasha's world.
Inuyasha got to the foyer and almost closed his eyes in pleasure as he took a deep breath, taking in her scent. He loved her smell and missed it profoundly during their time apart. He couldn't contain his joy in knowing that finally he was able to feel it again. He opened the door for her, as the valet took her keys, and welcomed her with a huge grin and hug, that was more intimate than she expected it to be, but that she gladly accepted.

"Hi", he said, still beaming. “You look beautiful.”
"Hi", she said shyly, but still smiling.
"I'm so glad you're here. Come in, my parents are in the living room".

He took her hand and led her to the room on the right. She immediately spotted his parents, sitting on a big white tufted couch. The room's decoration was tasteful and classic, with a big chandelier hanging from the ceiling and soft colors adorning the furniture. There was a fireplace in the middle of the main wall and a painting depicting the Takahashi family, although it seemed to have been done in the Feudal Era, since they were wearing traditional clothing in a clearing of a forest.

Kagome smiled to the man and woman sitting. "Mrs. Takahashi, Mr. Takahashi, it is a pleasure to meet you", she said, bowing lightly.
Inuyasha's parents stood up and walked to Kagome. Izayoi gave her a warm hug, before stepping back, grabbing her hands and smiling. "Kagome, it is our pleasure to meet you. Inuyasha has said so many good things about you. He rarely does that”, she said, glancing at Inuyasha. “And my apologies. Inuyasha’s brother, Sesshomaru, wanted to be here to meet you, but he got caught up at work. He said he’ll arrange another meeting soon."
Kagome giggled and thanked her, saying she was looking forward to meeting Sesshomaru. Mr. Takahashi walked a step in Kagome's direction and held a hand out to her. His expression was much more serious than Izayoi's, but he still had a sincere smile on his face. "Kagome, it is a pleasure to meet you too. Welcome to our house. Please, take a seat”, he said, gesturing to the couch.

"What would you like to drink, Kagome? Mom? Dad?", Inuyasha asked.
"Water would be fine, thanks", Kagome said.
"Wine for the both of us, dear”, Izayoi answered. Inuyasha nodded and went to the kitchen.

After returning with the drinks, Inuyasha sat on the couch that was opposite to the one his parents were sitting on, next to Kagome. They started chatting and soon the housekeeper came in and announced that dinner was at the table.
Again, Inuyasha sat beside Kagome, while his parents sat in front of them.

"So, Kagome, I have to say. You really are a sweet person, I'm glad Inuyasha has a… friend like you", Izayoi said, smirking.
Kagome blushed. "T-thank you, Izayoi. You and Mr. Takahashi are a lovely couple, I'm glad I got to know the two of you", she said, smiling.
"Kagome, please call me Inutaisho. Mr. Takahashi makes me feel a few centuries older than I already am", he said, smiling.

Kagome nodded and smiled back.
Inuyasha was staring at his plate and smiling.

"And I'm sorry for being so straightforward, but I do hope you two become more than friends. Anyone can see how much both of you care about the other. I know you've been gone through hard times and have some issues to deal with, but don't give up, give yourselves a second chance. I think you two deserve it."

Kagome stared at Izayoi with wide eyes, then looked at Inuyasha, who was looking at her with soft eyes, almost pleading. She tried thinking of something to say, but didn't know how to answer such blunt and truthful words. She was pleased when Inuyasha spoke for her.

"Mom, indeed that was a little straightforward", Inuyasha said, chuckling lightly. "But rest assured, I have every intention on winning Kagome's heart back, since I was the one who messed up, and I think she's working on allowing me to do so, especially now, that she's here. I think we both hope that, someday, hopefully sooner, rather than later, we'll be happy. Together." He finished, smiling at Kagome and grabbing her hand, giving it a little reassuring squeeze.

Kagome didn't know whose speech shocked her the most. She was happy to know Izayoi approved of them. And although her mind was trying to process everything Inuyasha had just said, she couldn't help but feel excited with his words.
She really did want to make things work with him. And so far, he showed her nothing but determination to keep his words and do everything he could to gain her trust. The truth was, she was beginning to feel more comfortable around him. She was almost giving in and letting him take her on dates and get closer to her. But she wasn't ready to forgive him just yet. Actually, she had already forgiven him. She just couldn't forget.
After meeting his parents and getting along amazingly with them, she felt she could give in a little. When dinner was over, Inuyasha took her outside, to show her the manor's grounds.

"So, I think it went well, don’t you think? My parents already love you, I can tell. My mom is probably thinking what a great daughter-in-law you would make", he said smiling and looking down, while they were walking through a garden.
"Yes, I think so. I really liked them, they seem like really nice people." She decided to ignore the "daughter-in-law" part.
Inuyasha stopped walking and took both of her hands in his. "Kagome, I know you might think it is too soon. But don't you realize how much I love you, how much I care about you and how much I'm working to prove all of that to you? I will never doubt you again, I promise. And I want so badly to be with you that it hurts. Don't you want to be with me too?"
Kagome looked at him with fear, but longing to kiss his lips and be in his arms. "Inuyasha, I don't know… I do want to be with you too, but I just don't know if it's the right thing to do."
"Kagome, do you love me?"
Kagome bowed her head, before looking up to him. "More than I ever loved anyone else."

Inuyasha took her waist and crashed her into him, wrapping his longs arms around her and kissing her deeply and passionately. She hesitated at first, but feeling his lips on hers and his warm embrace took all of her resolve, making her kiss him back, opening her mouth and tasting him. She felt her mind go numb and her legs wobble. She put her hands on the back of his neck, feeling the soft texture of his hair, deepening the kiss. Soon after the kiss began, she felt his arousal, which made her excitement grow too.
Inuyasha felt his heart jump with happiness when she responded to his kiss. He couldn't contain himself when she caressed his hair, showing her affection for him. He wanted all of her. That woman, whom he loved deeply, loved him too and he wanted nothing more than to make her his, forever. When he smelled her arousal, it took all of his willpower not to lay her down right there and make love to her.

They parted for air, but Inuyasha still kept her in his arms, his face an inch away from hers. "Kagome, be mine. Please. There's nothing else in the world I want. Just you."
She sighed. "Let me… let me think some more. We can see each other more often and go out, but… I'm not ready yet. Have some more patience."
"Okay, I will. I'll do anything for you. And I'll keep trying to show you that I'm speaking the truth when I say I trust you and that I want you to trust me."

Kagome smiled and gave him a soft kiss on the lips.

Inuyasha and Kagome talked on the phone everyday and he took her out on dates whenever she accepted. She was still a little unsure about their relationship, but she figured things would have to progress somehow. And he was proving to her that he deserved her trust.
One Saturday, Inuyasha made reservations at his favorite restaurant, where they had been before. He wanted to take her somewhere special, since he wanted to ask her something important. He had a trip to Bali planned. He wanted to take her there and make sure she enjoyed herself. He wanted them both to have a good time, relax and maybe get a little more intimate, if she was willing. He was afraid she would say no, but they had been getting closer and closer and everything was going smoothly, so he thought he might take a chance.
He went to her house to pick her up, smiling broadly, showing his fangs, when she opened the door. Don't drool. Don't drool.

"Wow. You look gorgeous", he said, still dazed, before giving her a lingering kiss on the cheek.
She smiled and blushed. "Thank you. I thought I had to take it up a notch, since we are going to such a fancy restaurant”, she winked.

He was wearing a red dress shirt and black work pants. It was simple, but since they were high quality clothing and his body was strong and defined, it made him look sexy as hell, Kagome thought. Oh God, don't start having those thoughts now, Kagome. She was wearing tight black leather pants and a silk white shirt. She had 5-inch high heels on and her hair and make-up were flawless. She decided to risk a little bit and went with smoky eyes and natural lips, while her hair was flowy and down.

They made their way to the car and Inuyasha surprised her with a bouquet of white tulips, her favorite flowers.

"Inuyasha, they are beautiful, thank you. What's the occasion?"
"I don’t need an occasion to give the woman I love flowers. I just wanted to surprise you, to make you happy", he said smiling.
Kagome looked at the flowers while saying he didn't have to do that. He responded with a “keh” and drove them to the restaurant.

After pulling over and handing his keys to the valet, Inuyasha led Kagome through the restaurant, while they chatted and smiled happily, almost hugging each other, his hand on the small of her back. They suddenly heard a familiar voice.

“Oh me oh my, what do we have here?”

They looked at the voice’s direction, gasping when they saw two raven-haired women sitting at a table. One had short and the other had long hair.