InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Decisions of the Heart ❯ Alone, No Way! ( Chapter 20 )

Decisions of the Heart

Chapter Twenty:

Alone, No Way!

It's me again! Only a few chapters left and I'm going to make them longer just 4 you guys! I'm gonna miss all of your reviews and just writing this story, but I have plenty of others and lots of ideas in my head.

Disclaimer: People say I don't have a firm grip on reality when I claim to own Inuyasha. And my response? Shut the hell up.

Key:

~ ~=thoughts

* *= quotes from book

WARNING: OOCness and FLIRTING

PREVIOUSLY ON DH

"Hey, I know! We can SAY we're going to the market in the village, since Kagome-sama loves studying and Inuyasha doesn't really like that kinda thing--"

"They'll both stay in the hut! ALONE!"

"But we can really spy on them!"

"And rub it in when they kiss!"

"YEAH!" So the plan was made. Operation Get Together was in progress!

OK! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

~*~

Sneakily, the crew slipped back the hut. Kagome was asleep, small frown on her lips. Inuyasha was no where to be seen.

"Don't worry, he'll come back when the ramen is cooking!" They all nodded and went to sleep.

~*~

"Damn you!" he cursed. "Stupid stomach always betrays me!" (See the summary says betrayal! -_-* Uhhhhhhhhh…………) So, he silently sprinted back to the house, tossed the door aside(like Kaede's hut, you know with the things of bamboo tied with strings to make a mat hanging on the door. . .is any of this ringing a bell. . .OK, I'll shut up)and crept inside.

"Hey, Inuyasha." ~DAMN!~

"K-Kagome?" He felt his face heat up again and his palms grow sweaty. Her scent was a sweet and exhilarating as always at it made his head swim. ~How does she DO this to me!~ he howled mentally.

"Are you hungry?" she asked. Her voice was timid, but still soft and he could listen to her babble on about nothing for hours if he could only hear her voice.

"Y-yeah."

"Ramen?" He shook his head. Suddenly he felt as if he couldn't stomach the noodles. She raised an eyebrow.

"You sure? You never turned down ramen before." Kagome made her way over to him, putting a cool hand to his forehead, which was sweating harshly. He wanted to recoil from her touch. Inuyasha had butterflies in his stomach. "Ooh, Inuyasha, you're burning up! Do you want some medicine?"

"Feh! I'm not a weakling." But it didn't come out as sure as usual.

"But you're really hot." He didn't hear a word she said, he just watched her lips move, suddenly wanting to kiss them. Inuyasha quickly turned away. ~Am I that horrible to look at?~ she wondered. "Are you okay? Do you want to lie down?" Kagome put a tentative hand on his shoulder. He flinched. ~Does this have to do with Kikyo? Even though she's gone. . .maybe he still. . .~

~*~

"But Sango-chan! You can't leave me alone with him! I want to go shopping, too!"

"It's only for weapons, Kagome."

"Besides don't you have studying to do?"

"Inuyasha will be glad to have the time alone with you!" She blushed.

"Alright, but hurry back!"

~*~

Kagome quickly threw the flap aside and crept into the hut. Inuyasha was staring at her and it made her stomach do flip-flops, and her heart thud painfully in her ribcage. Turning away from him, she tugged a book out of her back, and settled away in a far corner. ~It's probably just cause I look like Kikyo! Why else?. . .~

Even though she was deeply immersed in her book about relationships (nothing do with studying), she could tell that Inuyasha was staring at her, and hard, too. Pretending not to notice, she returned back to her book.

* You can tell when a boy likes you if he continually stares at you * Kagome looked up and met eyes with him. He flushed.

* If you lock eyes, he may blush, snort, wave, or smile at you * Interested, she continued to read.

* They may act stupid, macho, and tough in your presence * Kagome nodded to no one in particular. That described Inuyasha alright!

* If they are really interested in you, they will act extremely jealous and protective if a threat-a boy-shows romantic interest in you * One word came to mind. Kouga. Inuyasha acted so envious it was ridiculous and always winded up blurting out the wrong thing, making Kagome go back home.

* Boys usually have no idea what to say around girls so they often say the wrong things * Kagome knew that there wasn't a quote that better described Inuyasha in that book. How many times had she fled home to escape his harsh tongue? Too many times to count!

* If you are so bold as to hug a boy that catches your interest and he returns your feelings, he will often turn ten shades of red and cannot form small sentences * Kagome had to stifle a giggle. How many times had he practically swooned if she cuddled with him?

* They will always try to protect you no matter what * She sighed then noticed Inuyasha was her night in shining armor. So strong, tall, and extremely kawaii!

* Girls, there's one really good way to figure out if a boy likes/loves you. If he is slightly shy, he will get extremely nervous, sweat, blush, etc if you touch him or make eye contact. If this occurs, you've struck gold! * Kagome gasped. Was it possible that Inuyasha may just return her feelings? If she revealed what her heart desired was there a large possibility that he wouldn't turn her down? Giddy with excitement, she read the closing sentence.

* Remember, always be yourself and if you love that guy, nothing else matters. P.S. Flirting helps! * She quickly snapped the book shut, called "Tips About Guys For the Lonely Girl", and shoved it in her backpack. Now it was time to put that book to the test.

Kagome quickly got rose to her feet, and walked over to Inuyasha, who tried to escape her by huddling back up in the corner. She wouldn't let him get away from her that easily.

"What's wrong Inuyasha?" she cooed, reaching up to cup his ear.

"N-n-nothing!" ~Since when did she start affecting me like this?! I can't remember the last time I got embarrassed over a GIRL. Not even Kikyo, Kagome always made me feel. . .weird!~ Her gentle fingers began to scratch at the base of one ear, making him close his eyes in pleasure, chest rumbling happily. That goofy grin came over his face.

"Are you sure? You've been acting way weird." She never stopped massaging his little ears. He was only half thinking.

"Feh! Where are Miroku, Sango, and that little brat anyway?"

"In the market. I wanted to go!" she pouted, crossing her arms over her chest. Inuyasha growled. ~Why'd she stop?~

"Oh." She was gaining confidence. Inuyasha wasn't being an arrogant jerk to her, at least for a while.

"Do you hate me?" she mumbled.

"Why do you keep asking me that?"

"Cause you're always mad and I never do anything right."

"Well you don't!" ~Oops! Now why did I have to go and say that?~ He rightfully earned a glare from Kagome, who sighed, clutching her hands into fists. She started hitting him with balled hands on his shoulder. Inuyasha raised an eyebrow. Did she really expect it to hurt? Nonetheless, it was cute.

"SEE!" Kagome cried. "You did it again. Am I really a nuisance?" Inuyasha shrugged.

"Sometimes." He was telling the truth. She always would stand right in front of a horrifying demon and he would always have to risk his life by darting to save her. Still, she was uncomfortably close, and if anything, he was getting more sweaty.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome pushed back a silver lock to look at his face. His eyes were squinted, mouth twisted, as if he were in pain. "You don't want me so close, huh?" Sighing, she scooted away. ~Stupid book! I'm only doing light flirting and he's already shrinking away!~ she fumed, glaring at the tip of the book that stuck out of her pack.

"It's not. . ." Yet, he was slightly more comfortable. He wasn't bathed in her scent and she wasn't touching him. ~I HATE BEING SO WEAK! Stupid girl doesn't even know what she's doing to me!~ Inuyasha let out a weak `feh', hoping to convince her that he was alright.

~C'mon Kag think! I need to get his attention. But how? I already know his weak spot, so. . .~ She timidly slid back next to him, and started to rub his ear. It twitched cutely, tickling her hand. Though he was still sweating, he looked more relaxed.

"Say, Inuyasha, do you think I'm ugly?" she whispered, still stroking his ear. His face heated up to a bright red.

"W-w-what?"

"Do you think I'm ugly?" she said, lips almost touching his cheek. ~Omigod! I can't believe I'm actually DOING this! I don't want you to reject me. Please don't!~ His face burned.

"W-w-well." Inuyasha was about to melt from the sensations of her rubbing his ear, his closeness to him, and her sweet scent. "No." Both of them blushed an identical shade of red.

"Really?" He gulped.

"Yeah."

"Thanks." She snuggled up against his shoulder, making him bolt upright.

~*~

Shippo snickered evilly.

"Look at them!" he squealed, peering in from the window. They couldn't hear what they were saying, only that they were both blushing furiously, and Kagome was cuddling with him. "I wonder how far they'll go before they notice us here!"

"And I don't want to be there when Inuyasha finds out," Miroku mumbled. He remembered the last time the furious dog hanyou had caught him spying. What had he been out for? Five, six hours?

"But it's so cute!" Sango cried, slightly upset that Miroku didn't react to her like that. It must have showed on her face, because. . .

"Ah, Sango. Are you getting a wee bit jealous?" Her face flushed.

"J-jealous? ME?" A sly grin crept over his face.

"You know," he began, squirming to find a more comfortable position on his feet. "You are the only one who makes me feel like that." He indicated towards Inuyasha. "For your beauty radiates from you like a rose." With that he bent down to kiss her tenderly on the lips. "I feel like the luckiest, richest, sexiest man on earth." * WHAM !*

"Even though you are my boyfriend and sweet, YOU STILL ARE A PERVERT!" Sango yelled as she vein-popped.

"Baka," Shippo grumbled.

"Sexy?" she muttered, crossing her arms over her chest, blushing.

"Hey, now, now Sango, save that for be--" * WHACK *

"Shut up, hentai!" she growled. Shippo shook his head, and returned his gaze to the window.

"Eh! Sango, Miroku! LOOK!"

~*~

Kagome was happy. He didn't push away when she nuzzled him, or call her wench, idiot, or shove her off and walk away. Inuyasha acting shy and embarrassed because of her wasn't something she expected to see for the next five million years! Plus, he was warm and comfortable, and in the process, his arm snaked around her waist. ~He must be doing this because Kikyo isn't here anymore! He doesn't feel guilty~ She felt as if her face was on fire when he looked at her with a intense gaze. Inuyasha said something but her eyes were on his lips.

"Kagome?" his voice was deep.

"Huh?" she mumbled. Still dazed at their position: She was cuddled up at his shoulder, his arms were around his waist, pulling her closer to him. Kagome was positive that he was going to confess his feelings for her or maybe give her a kiss. ~Don't get too hopeful, baka~

"We're being watched." Her eyes widened and her heart stopped pounding painfully in her chest. He wasn't going to kiss her! Did he intend to do it in the first place?

"W-what?" He took his arm off of her and quickly got to his feet.

"Excuse me." He bulldozed through the door and a few * WAMS * * WHACKS * and * POWS * were heard. Miroku and Shippo-who had accumulated a few lumps were being quickly pursued by a rabid dog demon.

"HOW DARE YOU SPY ON US!!!!!!!" Kagome walked sadly from the hut and met Sango.

"Kagome, I'm sorry."

"It's okay. Even though I just missed the chance in a lifetime! Inuyasha almost kissed me!"

"I'm sorry," she repeated, hugging her friend, trying to stop her shaking shoulders.

"SANGO MY LOVE! HELP!"

"Well, I guess I'd better go pry Miroku off of the ground. Are you sure you're OK?" Kagome nodded miserably and watched Sango take off for her boyfriend. She didn't even feel like sitting Inuyasha for whacking Shippo. For once she thought he deserved it.

"I bet now he'll avoid me even more!" she wailed, hands in her face, as she fled into the forest.

~*Sorry for the cliffy guys, but there are many more surprises to come in the last few chapters. I'm with ya, I don't wanna end this story, but since the plot is basically finished and I'm almost at the resolution, it's gotta end somewhere. Check out my two old stories that I'm going to finish: An Unrevealed Secret, A Hidden Past, Foreign Exchange Orphan, and my new story, Spirit of the Dog, coming out soon. Fluff, kisses, and embarrassing moments in the next chapter! Later Days*~