InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Cracking My Heart ❯ Chapter 9 ( Chapter 9 )

“What did you want to talk about Kagome?”

 

Kagome turned to see Inuyasha sitting on the couch, his back straight and tense. She smiled slightly and rubbed his back.

 

“Um, I wanted to talk about, well, getting together.” She finished, quietly.

 

Inuyasha blinked, but didn't comment.

 

“I know you really want to, but, I'm just not sure yet. I don't have anything against you; I like you. But, I just don't know if I'm ready.”

 

“So I'm good enough to fuck but not to mate?”

 

Kagome flinched. She knew she was digging her own grave, and whatever comment she made next would determine whether she was buried in it.

 

“Inuyasha-“

 

“Tell me something Kagome.” He cut her off.

 

Kagome couldn't bring herself to look into his undoubtedly angry eyes. She nodded curtly, and braced for the worst.

 

“Have I done anything to deserve mistrust?”

 

She flinched. His hand reached out and caught her wrist. “What have I done Kagome?”

 

Kagome huddled into herself and didn't answer, not wanting to face the dark truth that she still clung to. Inuyasha suddenly let go of her hand, and he flung himself off the couch. Kagome hazarded a glance up through her lashes at him. He was pacing across the living room, obviously trying to control his temper.

 

“What have you done?” she said, her voice forceful. He immediately stopped pacing to turn and face her. Kagome was surprised that she was speaking, but the dam was breached, and the flood wasn't going to stop.

 

“You got me pregnant, and then left me. Not just that, you tormented me for months afterward. You made me cry for you, Inuyasha. I wonder, what would have happened if I hadn't gotten pregnant?”

 

She didn't meet his eyes, but her worst fears had been eating at her, and she just wanted to get it out.

 

“I imagine you'd still be tormenting me, and making me cry. Very few people have had the dubious honor of making me cry, baka.” With every word her anger rose, until she was standing and backing him across the room. Inuyasha, in turn, was searching for cover, all while trying to maintain an angry front to battle hers.

 

“What makes you think that I think after a few months your nature hasn't changed? Worse, I'm now totally dependent on you. If you were to ditch me now, then I would have nowhere to go. I bet you'd find that amusing, right?”

 

Inuyasha was now against a wall, and looking extremely angry. Internally she knew he didn't deserve this, but she just had to finish.

 

“Get a few more fucks from that Kagome girl, then leave her in an even worse mess than the first time? Bet you'd get a good laugh out of that.”

 

As quickly as her anger had come, it vanished, leaving a deflated Kagome in its wake. Before he could comment on her accusations, she fled to Hyumaru's room, where the girl was fast asleep. Kagome curled up next to the crib, taking comfort from the soft breathing of the angel inside, and bracing herself for the anger that was obviously building in the man she had left in the living room.

 

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The couch groaned as the hanyou took out his rage by hitting and kicking it. Part of him was screaming for him to discipline the disobedient bitch, but another part knew that hurting her more would only confirm what she said. When he faced her, he would have to be calm and caring. Which meant getting rid of excess anger. He finally gave up on the couch and went outside, deciding that the forest needed a new clearing.

 

After at least an hour of venting and tree clearing, Inuyasha stood, panting, in the center of the new clearing. His knuckles dripped blood, and he was growling. Without a word he went to the kitchen and watched his bloody hands. He could hear the soft crying from the baby's room, and he knew Hyumaru was still asleep.

 

Inuyasha took several deep breaths, and tried to figure out what he could possibly say to make her trust him. He knew leaving her alone was bad, but running in and fucking her senseless was probably not going to go over well either. After several minutes of arguing with himself, Inuyasha groaned and decided just to wing it.

 

He slowly entered the darkened room, stopping to let his eyes adjust to the gloom. He located a form, huddled against the crib. Without a word her slowly approached her, hoping not to startle her or get into another fight. He knew that she knew he was there, but she was choosing to ignore him. A part of him was furious with her for this, but he stubbornly told it to go screw itself.

 

She was stiff when he settled himself next to her, and she refused to look at him. He reached out and pulled her into a tight embrace. He forced her head to rest in the crook of his shoulder, and he pulled the rest of her body into his lap.

 

“Koishii.” He whispered, knowing that anything else would sound forced or lame. He was pleased that the sensitive, understanding part of him had maintained control of the situation this long. He nuzzled her hair with his cheek, taking in her scent.

 

He gently picked her up and took her into their room. He gently set her on the bed and lay down beside her, pulling her back into his embrace. He was content to cuddle with her for however long it took until she felt better.

 

After what felt like only a few seconds, but was in reality probably an hour, Kagome pulled away, and sat up straight, her back to him.

 

She mumbled something, and Inuyasha strained to hear it.

 

“What was that?”

 

“Thank you.” She repeated. He smiled sadly, and wrapped his arms around her from behind.

 

“Anything for you Kagome.”

 

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As the sun sank below the horizon, the couple sitting calmly on the bench relaxed and the girl leaned further onto the boy's shoulder. Both Inuyasha and Kagome were fairly happy, considering they had fought twice in a short period of time.

 

The bliss that had settled over them was deep, and neither seemed in the mood to disrupt it. Kagome, however, finally decided to broach a few things that had been on her mind.

 

“Ne, Inuyasha?”

 

The hanyou simply nodded and flicked an ear at her, indicating she had his attention.

 

“Why are you suddenly so caring? I could totally see you blowing a fuse over an argument, not trying to comfort me. So, where's Inuyasha and what have you done to him?”

 

Inuyasha growled. “I am the real Inuyasha, baka wench. Who says I can't be nice?”

 

Kagome scoffed. “Me.”

 

Inuyasha looked like he wanted to argue, but sighed in defeat. “Some things are too important to screw up.”

 

“Like what?”

 

“You're pushing your luck bitch.”

 

“Bitch, huh?”

 

“Aw, shut up. You're making too much noise.”

 

Kagome grinned and stood. “By all means, feel free to try and stop me.” She immediately spun and sprinted away into the park. She had almost made it to the play structures when strong arms locked around her and hauled her off the ground.

 

“Stop you? I can think of a few ways to do that.” He purred, his breath skittering across her ear, causing her to shiver. She shuddered when he began kissing her neck. She relaxed in his grip and lolled her head to the side, granting him more access.

 

After several minutes Inuyasha finally let her down, immediately steadying her on her shaky legs. She clung to him, so he sighed and swung her onto his back. She wrapped her arms around his neck and let her head rest on his shoulder. He slowly made his way to his car, not wanting the moment to end.

 

He finally arrived at the car, and wrestled with the door before setting a lethargic Kagome into the passenger seat. He buckled her in and went to his side of the vehicle. Soon they were driving towards Sango and Miroku's apartment to pick up Hyumaru. Sango had been more than happy to watch her while the couple had a night to themselves. She'd also said it might get a certain hentai off her ass, literally, but Inuyasha was pretty sure that the baby's presence wouldn't stop the lecher. Hell, it hadn't stopped him.

 

“Kagome? You alive?”

 

Kagome shifted and mumbled.

 

“I'll take that as a no.”

 

Inuyasha parked and turned off the car, but wasn't quite ready to get their little girl.

 

“Oh, Kami-sama, I'm naked!” He yelled, but Kagome just cuddled her seat and slept on. He pouted irritably.

 

“Look, it's Brad Pitt! Oooo, he's stripping!” That comment got no response at all.

 

“Well, at least I know I have no movie star competition.” He grumbled to himself.

 

Inuyasha finally gave up and went to get Hyumaru. To his disgust, though not surprise, he found Sango and Miroku all over each other. When he simply walked in, they broke apart and Sango immediately started clobbering Miroku. Inuyasha rolled his eyes and dodged the flying fists to find his pup.

 

When he returned with Hyumaru, sound asleep, Miroku decorated the floor, unconscious with bruises he would feel in the morning, and he bade good bye to a flustered Sango.

 

He drove home in silence, loathe to disturb the two sleeping occupants of his car. Upon arriving at home he first settled Hyumaru, then took Kagome to their room and placed her in bed. He stripped her, then himself and cuddled with her. Kagome gave a happy sigh and a faint smile appeared in her lips. Inuyasha placed a gentle kiss on her cheek. All in all, the day wasn't a waste, and he now knew that he would have to convince her that he was determined to stay.

 

Maybe I could get some flowers before I come home from work. She'd probably like those.