InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Cracking My Heart ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

The wind howled, rain down poured, and in general the first day back from spring break was sucking.

 

Sango and Kagome ran for all they were worth across the courtyard, trying to get to the building their next class was in somewhat dry. Unfortunately the weather had other plans. Both Sango and Kagome arrived inside, dripping and laughing. The both shook off a little, receiving disapproving looks from the woman working at a desk across the room.

 

Kagome ran ahead of Sango, trying to beat her to class. Sango followed hot on her tail. Even though both women were 22, they still let loose around one another. Kagome rounded a corner while simultaneously looking back to see how close Sango was. Thus, she didn't notice the imminent collision with the approaching person.

 

With a dull thump, Kagome ran straight into someone, but his arms locked around her at the last second and prevented her from eating floor.

 

“I'm so sorry.” Kagome gasped. “I should have watched where I wa-“ her mouth hung open, and she backed away, whimpering. Just then Sango rounded the corner, and immediately took a defensive position in front of Kagome.

 

“What do you want?” Sango seethed to Inuyasha, who was still standing where Kagome had collided with him, his arms still half closed. Inuyasha winced.

 

Damn, I bet I've got maybe three seconds before she lays into me. Okay, don't come off weak, don't come off strong. I missed you Kagome…

 

“Uh, I missed you.” Inuyasha blurted. Sango raised a skeptical eyebrow.

 

Well, damn. That went well.

 

Inuyasha had been doing exactly as Miroku had said. He somehow found a way to many of the places where Kagome went. He still sent flowers or chocolate every day, and often came at night and just sat on the curb outside her apartment building, making sure to be clearly visible from her room. From this position he also ended up picking up his gifts that were flung from her window, which he stored in a big box at his house. Sometimes he was sure that a flower or two was gone from the bunch, but he couldn't really find out. He had also taken to calling often, in hopes that Kagome would answer.

 

Unfortunately, this also caused Sango to go completely paranoid. She refused to let Inuyasha get more than a glimpse of Kagome before confronting him while Kagome escaped. She also was the only one answering the phone. In fact, this was the closest he'd been to her since that disastrous night of the game.

 

Inuyasha looked around Sango at Kagome, and was shocked to see that she was crying softly. He silently dug into his coat pocket and pulled out a small package of Kleenex. He mutely offered it in her general direction. Kagome eyed them distrustfully. Inuyasha sighed wearily. He had hoped to get some improvement in a week, but evidently Kagome was going to take her own sweet time.

 

Inuyasha dipped his arm, a silent indication that he would throw the package. Kagome nodded slightly, and held out a hand. Inuyasha walked forward, until Sango gave a menacing growl, at which point Inuyasha stopped moving and gently tossed the Kleenex. Kagome caught it, not surprisingly since he was only about three feet away. He gave her a smile, which she meekly returned. Inuyasha then realized that Sango had decided he was done visiting, so he turned and proceeded down the hall in the direction he had come.

 

About halfway to the classroom door he looked back, seemingly looking to see if he was welcome back. Sango very clearly glared no, and he gave a melancholy sigh and started moving again towards the door, slower this time. He looked back again when he got to the door, and then he entered the room.

 

Both Sango and Kagome continued staring down the hall.

 

“If I didn't know better,” Sango began. “I'd call that a blatant show of affection.”

 

Kagome still clutched the package of tissues. She slowly and reverently pulled one out and used it to mop her face and nose.

 

Sango pondered the new development, and her eyes drifted to a clock.

 

“AHH! We're gonna be late!” They both sprinted down the hall, yanking open the door and rushing in. Thankfully the teacher wasn't there yet, however, only two seats were available.

 

One was up by Miroku, who sat near the front, and the other was next to Inuyasha, who was next to the door. Kagome and Sango looked at each other, then at the available seats. The silent conversation that followed was only comprehensible to Sango and Kagome, but it resulted in Sango walking to the front and Kagome slipping into the seat next to Inuyasha.

 

Inuyasha was surprised that she had taken it. He was worried that Sango might take that seat, and that he would have to fear for his life for the next period. His heart jumped when Kagome put her stuff on the desk and leaned back in her chair.

 

A war was raging inside Inuyasha. He hadn't truly expected her to sit there, so he hadn't decided which reaction would be best fitted. Obviously groping was out, but he didn't want to be completely silent and cold to her. Then again, maybe talking would scare her away or kill the good mood.

 

I hate it when everything rests on something so small.

 

Inuyasha took a deep breath, and went for the plunge.

 

“Nasty weather, ne?”

 

“Terrible,” Kagome agreed. She didn't look up at him.

 

Inuyasha opened his mouth once, twice, and closed it again. He couldn't think of anything that wasn't lame or safe enough to say. He was a little shocked when Kagome stuck his Kleenex under his nose.

 

“Thanks.” She mumbled, blushing. He smiled internally, delighted to see her blush.

 

“You can keep it. You could try to us them to dry off after going outside, though, then again, maybe not.” Inuyasha was sure he had just blabbed too much, but Kagome instead smiled re pocketed the tissues.

 

“So, uh.” Inuyasha commented, trying to sound unconcerned. “Do you have plans for lunch?”

 

“Yes I do, in fact.” Kagome's previously happy demeanor became chilled.

 

“Well, uh, I-I hope y-you have fun with them.” Inuyasha stammered, trying desperately to save himself and the mood. Kagome looked away, and he winced and sunk his head into his arms on the desk.

 

Brilliant. Absolutely positively fucking brilliant.

 

“Sango and Miroku and I are going to the Café Paris.” Kagome wasn't sure why she was giving out this information, it just slipped out.

 

Inuyasha nodded, and sighed internally. Suddenly, a scheme put itself together in his mind. He sat up again, thinking it through.

 

That will totally work. I just have to play it just right, and I'll get a date with Kagome.

 

“Don't Sango and Miroku seem really close?” he commented lazily.

 

Kagome was glad for a distraction. “Yea. I keep trying to get them to go out, but so far it hasn't worked.”

 

Hook, line and sinker.

 

“You know,” Inuyasha commented again, now fiddling with the hem of his shirt, “If they just ended up at a restaurant, alone, I think that they might be able to tell each other how they feel.”

 

Kagome pondered this, slightly suspicious of Inuyasha's light tone, but the prospect of getting Sango and Miroku together was too big to just ignore. (A/N I'm like this. Get me onto helping one of my friends and it will supercede whatever personal problems I'm having.)

 

“I could suddenly realize that I have a paper due right after lunch that I forgot to write.” Kagome said slowly, a bright, happy look spreading across her face.

 

“Sorry I'm late.” The teacher finally entered the classroom, moving to the front. “You all remember where we left off before spring break, right?”

 

Inuyasha didn't join in the laughter, as he was too preoccupied with what he had just pulled off.

 

Just a few more strings and I'll actually be able to talk to her. About important stuff, like moving in…

 

OoOoOoOoOoOoO

 

“Are you sure, Kagome?” Sango asked worriedly.

 

“Yes, I cannot believe I forgot about it. Just you and Miroku go and have a good time. You can bring me back a croissant if you want.”

 

“Alright,” Sango said dubiously. “We both have our phones on, so if you need anything…”

 

Kagome laughed. “Go on! I can't start till you leave.”

 

“Okay.” Sango said, before hopping into Miroku's car and speeding off.

 

Kagome sighed, and grinned. “They're meant for each other.” The rain had stopped by the time their class had gotten out, so the weather was fairly nice.

 

“Kagome?” She spun around to see Inuyasha looking at her hopefully.

 

“Yes?” she said.

 

“How are you going to eat?” he asked innocently.

 

“Sango and Miroku will bring me back something.” Kagome said coldly. As much as she thought Inuyasha was trying to be nice, trying to get her to go out with him was a different matter.

 

First, it'll be lunch, then dinner, then he'll just leave me again. He's already shown that he doesn't care about me. This is probably only to claim the child, or something.

 

“Do you want to just talk then?” his voice was quickly loosing hopefulness. Kagome sighed.

 

“Thanks for being nice, but I'm fine, Takahashi. I can take care of myself.” She turned away from him and began to walk away.

 

Inuyasha watched her retreating back with a sigh. She really does hate me. Oh well, if she already hates me, then the damage is done so I could just pull this.

 

“Oi! Kagome!” Kagome slowed, and looked back at him. He gave a cocky grin, and stuck his hands in his pockets.

 

“You do remember that you submitted to me? So, you have to do what I say.” He said pleasantly, his smile widening.

 

Kagome made a noise like air escaping from a balloon. She looked like she was about to refuse, and just as she opened her mouth, Inuyasha beat her to it.

 

“It wouldn't be a big deal to make you submit again.” Kagome glared, and turned a pale white. She bit her lip sharply, curled her hands into fists, and stalked over to him. She stopped right in front of him, and looked down at the ground, absolutely furious.

 

Maybe this wasn't the most brilliant idea, baka.

 

Hey, she's here, ain't she?

 

Didn't Miroku say something about not causing confrontations? I'd call this a confrontation.

 

Look, she can hate me all she wants, she just has to move in.

 

You really want her to hate you? In all honesty, she will look at you with loathing in her eyes. You want this girl, the mother of your pup, to hate you? How is the pup going to react to that? Yea, Mama and Papa made a mistake, and now Mama hates Papa, and guess what? You're the mistake.

 

Okay, I'll be nice at lunch, but that wouldn't have mattered if I hadn't gotten her to come in the first place.

 

Inuyasha was shaken from his internal dialogue when Kagome poked him none too gently. “Where does his Majesty want to eat?” she snarled.

 

“Where do you like to eat?” he asked, ignoring her angry tone.

 

“Anywhere far from you at the moment.” Kagome muttered.

 

Inuyasha's ears flattened. He still gazed out across the courtyard, pretending to not have heard.

 

“That's a nice place.” He said, pointing at a random restaurant. He offered his arm congenially to her, but she just strode ahead, ignoring it. He sighed, and followed.

 

OoOoOoOoOoOoO

 

Kagome's feet tapped the ground impatiently, and strummed her fingers on the table. She shot a glare of irritation at Inuyasha, who was staring at the table, with a frown.

 

The silence grew painful, and Kagome's tapping grew louder. Inuyasha didn't want to speak, for fear of having his tongue cut out.

 

I finally get her on a date, and she is openly angry.

 

Using her like that was pretty low. Miroku did say to take it slow.

 

How do I know she's warming up to me if I'm not around her.

 

The other voice took on a tone like Miroku. She will come around eventually, but women just can't be forced into anything. They resent things going too fast.

 

“Umm.” Inuyasha said aloud.

 

Kagome's gaze met his, and the smoldering anger in it made him wince. He cleared his throat.

 

“You don't have to stay if you really don't want to.” He said glumly.

 

Kagome had just opened her mouth to respond when the food arrived. She looked from him to her lunch, then sighed and picked up her chopsticks. She ate in silence. Inuyasha bit back his sigh and began to eat as well.

 

Kagome finished rapidly, set down her chopsticks, and dug into her purse. Inuyasha gulped down what was in his mouth, and held out a hand. She stopped and looked up at him.

 

“I'll pay.” He said. She just nodded, picked her coat up off the chair and threw it over her shoulders.

 

“I've fulfilled my obligation. Please leave me alone.”

 

“Kagome, stop please.” Inuyasha pleaded. To his surprise, Kagome stopped and looked back.

 

“Um, do you want anything? Is there something you like? You know, the same flowers and chocolate must get boring.”

 

Kagome gazed at him for a minute, then turned her head. Inuyasha sighed, and turned away as well.

 

“I love movies.” She said quietly. “Angst filled love movies. I haven't had as much spare change to buy any movies for a few years. All I have is Moulin Rouge.”

 

He smiled, and could have sworn he saw a faint smile in return.

 

OoOoOoOoOoOoOoO

 

It really didn't surprise Kagome when she started getting movies. The first was Ever After, which appeared on her doorstep the morning after the lunch with Inuyasha. She still got flowers and such in between, and she figured Inuyasha wasn't rich enough to buy a movie every day. Another thing she noticed was that they all concerned a man making a horrendous mistake, and coming to beg forgiveness from the girl.

 

He hadn't spoken to her since, but he was always nearby, and watching. At first she hadn't liked it, but soon she began to anticipate his gentle smiles and beautiful eyes focused on her. It also helped that it seemed he was changing his ways. According to rumor, he had not so much as looked at a female in months. Other than her.

 

She stroked the petals of a flower, admiring its beauty. Since he had started sending movies she had stopped throwing his gifts out her window. He still remained there, sometimes reading, or doing class assignments. She didn't feel trusting enough to let him in yet, but his faith and persistence was amazing her.

 

Maybe it's okay to trust him. I know he wants me to move in, and before I didn't even consider it. But, maybe now it's alright.

 

Kagome looked down at her belly, which was now noticeably larger to her. She still threw up occasionally, but through research on the internet she was able to learn more about pregnancy. She knew she didn't have the time or money for a class, but the internet provided a wealth of information on the subject. She stroked her thickening waistline, a small smile brightening her face.

 

He's trying so hard for me, maybe I should give him a chance. Let him prove that he has changed. I know that he wants to.

 

Tomorrow. I'll tell him. I know Sango and Miroku are going to get together soon, so maybe I could even move in with him, so I don't have to find an apartment. He'd like that, I'm sure.

 

Kagome could hardly contain her excitement the next day. Sure, she was nervous, but the chance to be near Inuyasha was a bright star, and it was within her grasp. She was almost skipping, so was her happiness. She rounded the corner where he always waited for her, from afar. She looked around eagerly, and her eyes lit up when she found him. She started forward, but then her heart stopped and turned cold in her chest.

 

Inuyasha waited for Kagome, looking around the several entrances to the campus, knowing she would come though one of them any minute. He heard footsteps behind him, and figuring it was her, remained still. She jumped on him from behind, and he smiled, reaching around to hold her close to him. He took her head and brought her around and kissed her. However, he immediately realized something was amiss, and opened his eyes, and his heart froze in his chest. Kikyo had her arms around him, and was looking into his eyes expectantly.

 

“What's wrong, Inu-chan?” she said in a pouty voice. She then screamed when he dropped her. He backed away immediately. In his horror, he hadn't noticed the flash of black hair as Kagome fled the scene.

 

Inuyasha continued to back away from Kikyo, and suddenly snarled at her. She blanched, and backed away. “I'm not yours, Kikyo.” He said

 

Kikyo frowned. “What's wrong, Inu-chan?” she said in a sultry voice.

 

Inuyasha growled. “I'm Kagome's now. “

 

Kikyo stared. “That bitch?” she snapped. “You're giving me up for her? Why?” she screamed, now crying pitifully.

 

“What's going on?” Sango and Miroku were approaching. Inuyasha had never been happier to see them.

 

“Where is Kagome?” he asked, ignoring the sobbing Kikyo.

 

“She came on her own. She should be getting here soon.” Sango replied. Sango's hostility had vanished as Kagome became friendlier toward him. She had even helped him get things into her room before. “Is there a problem, Inuyasha?”

 

“I'm all Kagome's now.” He stated.

 

Miroku and Sango both smiled, and Miroku nodded. At that moment Koga ran up to them, looking angry.

 

“What the hell did you do?” he snapped. Inuyasha, Miroku and Sango all stared. “Kagome.” He said curtly. “She was crying and running, she didn't seem to see me at all.”

 

Inuyasha's face paled. “Where?” he gasped out. Koga pointed toward one of the entrances. Inuyasha took off towards it.

 

Inuyasha drove around the city. He had first tried her apartment, but her car wasn't there. He tried all the local parks and restaurants. As night fell, he returned home, thoroughly defeated.

 

If she saw me kiss Kikyo, oh kami. She'll never trust me again. Oh, kami, I finally was getting through to her. She was even smiling back, and she wasn't throwing stuff out the window anymore. Please, let it not be.