InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Don't Worry About Me ❯ Day at Kagome's ( Chapter 4 )

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Title: Don't Worry About Me…

I do not own any of the Inuyasha characters, they belong to Takahashi Rumiko.

Summary:

“Kagome…” Inuyasha silently whispered,”why would you even do….” Kagome placed her delicate finger towards Inuyasha's lips.

“Don't worry about it”, she replied with a fake smile, “I promised didn't I?”

Kagome walked away, heart aching, he would always be there right?…it just won't be the same.

“Kagome!!!”, Inuyasha yelled, clenching his fist. :::I'm so sorry:::

Chapter 3: Day at Kagome's

The sun's soft yellow rays slowly crept towards the hanyou's room…to his large bed… a little bit closer…and… finally to his flawless face. He took the closest item he could reach, a plush pillow, and put it over his head.

`Damn this stupid sunlight, I fucking didn't want to wake up until Kagome called!'

Inuyasha clumsily reached for his sidekick, in the process knocking down his alarm clock. He looked at his phone, and saw that it was only 9 in the morning.

`Fuck!It's too damn early.'

He threw the pillow that was covering his face, harshly against the blood red walls of his large room. Annoyed, Inuyasha made his way towards his bathroom to get ready for Kagome's Thanksgiving dinner. He woke up way too early right? So he thought he could at least help them out with the preparations...if anything. Once he reached his destination, he started to strip down his clothing. His cute black and white pajama pants that said `got bone-er?', along with his crimson red boxers soon were placed in the middle of the cold marble floor. He turned on the shower's faucets and controlled the temperature to his liking…nice and hot. He needed it too, since that occurrence with Kikyo yesterday he's been feeling very tense. The hot water felt pleasant running down his tense body. He was considering calling Kikyo for a date and trying to get to know her better, but not today definitely. Today was just about him and Kagome, lots of food, and of course his promised RAMEN made by his best friend.

`That one item is definitely worth waking up this early for! And of course spending time with Kagome…she was acting kind of strange yesterday…I wonder why…?...'

Inuyasha groaned and just ignored the stressful thoughts boiling up in his head. Today was his day off from school and every shitty situation along with it. He was going to relax today DAMN IT! Inuyasha stayed in the shower for another 10 minutes before leaving to brush his teeth. He placed his Tasmanian towel low around his waist, grabbed his toothbrush and proceeded on to brushing his teeth. After finishing with gargling, flossing , and spraying one of his Ralph Lauren Black cologne, he walked toward his semi-large walk-in closet. It had every imaginable clothing any man could ever want…like Inuyasha gave shit…After considering all the different clothing he owned, he finally picked out his outfit, something nice and simple. He put on a tight, white, and long sleeved thermal shirt. On top of that he had on a black Armani polo. For his pants he chose his faded blue Guess jeans. A simple black leather belt, a silver watch, and a pair of black and white Converses completed his outfit. He tied his silver mane in a low ponytail, and went down to the kitchen to grab something to drink before he left for Kagome's house.

“Typical…nobody is ever home during Thanksgiving. Leave it to my family to never spend time together on times like this…” Inuyasha sadly said to himself.

He stood there alone in his kitchen looking melancholy, thinking back in his childhood.

`Not anyone of them even considered spending time together on a day like today…'

Inuyasha quickly brushed off his thoughts, went toward the refrigerator, and grabbed himself a redbull. He glanced at his empty house one more time, before going to his car. It took about 5 minutes for `Tetsusaiga' to reach Kagome's house. He parked along the curb with ease and continued on to walk up the millions of stairs that led to Kagome's house.

“I swear who ever came up with the fucking idea for constructing these types of stairways, is a fucking dumb ass!” Inuyasha shouted angrily.

Kagome was busy sweeping the pathway of her house then suddenly, the 17 year-old girl heard her best friend complain annoyingly about the stairway…AGAIN, actually since they were kids.

`He hasn't changed one bit has he?'

Kagome smiled to herself and walked toward the tip of where the stairway finally ended, waiting for her best friend. She was in awe, since when did Inuyasha wake up this early on a non-school day. Did hell freeze over or something? She just giggled.

`Speaking of the devil…'

“What's so funny? Huh Kaggs…?” Inuyasha said all confused and a little out of breath.

“Nothing really Inu, actually I'm kind of surprised to see you here this early in the morning.” Kagome asked.

“What? You don't think I can wake up this early and help my best friend and her family on Thanksgiving, my Kaggs what are you thinking?” Inuyasha said jokingly.

She giggled cheerfully at his comment.

“I'm thinking that you came up here all early because you wanted your ramen, not because you wanted to help me with my chores.” Kagome confessed.

`So he still cares…I was having such trouble sleeping last night…thinking about him and Kikyo…thinking that they mighthavedevelop feelings for one another… '

“Kaggs you okay? You look like your staring off into space or something.” Inuyasha said with laughter.

Kagome just blushed, she had to make sure that Inuyasha didn't find out she saw what happened between him and Kikyo. For now she would try to be strong and forget about that incident. She just had to…

“Inuyasha since you're here, why don't we have a bowl of ramen. I'm getting kind of hungry sweeping all morning, you in?” She just smiled even harder seeing the look on his face.

“Kaggs you don't even have to ask me that damn question, because you already know my answer!” Inuyasha said as he grabbed her hand and made their way towards her kitchen, “Come on Kaggs lets hurry!”

“Geez Inu, you act like you've hadn't eaten ramen in ages!” Kagome said while trying to catch up with his pace.

With Inuyasha's effort they made it in her kitchen in record time, now the only thing he was contemplating about was which flavor he wanted.

`So many choices, so little time…'

He looked like a little boy in a candy store, this was one sight that Kagome was never going to get tired of. Who could have imagined that this was the same Inuyasha that she'd been with all these years. Don't get me wrong Inuyasha did become a little more mature through time, but she still lovedthese moments where he acted like a cute child.

“Umm…Inu you want to make a decision already? We still have work to do.” Kagome informed him.

`…so adorable…Inu…I hope we'll always have moments like thesefor as long as we're best friends'

“Kaggs did you hear me?...I said I wanted two packages of beef ramen…” Inuyasha just looked at her, “…are you listening?”

She was suddenly snapped back from her train of thought.

“Of course Inu! I think I'll have the same, but just one.” Kagome said while taking out the necessary items and utensils.

A few moments later, Kagome had finished cooking and she placed everything in the kitchen table. Inuyasha like a `hungry puppy' was waiting politely in one of the chairs in the dining room, for his long awaited ramen. He was going crazy the minute the delicious aroma hit his sensitive nostrils.

“All right Inu, dig in!” Kagome said happily.

“You don't have to tell me twice!” Inuyasha said hungrily. Just like that Inuyasha started eating like he'd just been stranded on a deserted island, and ramen was the first food he'd eaten in a long time.

Suddenly Kagome heard the front door creak open. She instantly knew who it was; her mother came back from the supermarket, and Sota; who she had just picked up from soccer practice. Mrs. Higurashi made her way towards the kitchen were she could smell the sweet aroma of ramen noodles. Souta following closely behind her, carrying which seem to be 7 supermarket bags. Instinctively, Inuyasha helped the struggling Souta, took the all the bags from him, and placed it in the kitchen counter. He was a guest after all.

“Thank you Inuyasha, I was starting to worry that Souta would drop the bags, and crack the eggs.” Mrs. Higurashi said as she smiled at him.

“No problem Mrs. H, just doing what I can to help out.” Inuyasha said while going back to seat to finish his ramen.

“Will you be joining us tonight Inuyasha?” Mrs. Higurashi asked.

“Yes, if you don't mind, but Kaggs invited me.” Inuyasha said, while slurping the last bit of his noodles.

“Of course I don't mind, you and Kagome have been best friends for a long time.” Mrs. Higurashi informed him, “But as soon as you two are done eating, can you help me prepare the food?”

They both nodded, and continued eating…well Kagome anyways. When both of them were finally finished, Kagome went on to wash the bowls and pans, and Inuyasha helped Mrs. Higurashi by cutting the necessary vegetables. It took a little time for Inuyasha to get a hold of using a knife, well because he never had to use one before. Whenever he had to cut anything, he'd use his demon claws. When he told Mrs. Higurashi that, she started yelling at him and saying how unsanitary using your `finger nails' to cut food. Kagome started laughing at their conversation, and all of a sudden she heard the doorbell ring.

“I got it!” Souta said as he paused his PS2, “Oh gramps it's you.”

Grandpa Higurashi came in the house tiredly while carrying Buyo's heavy cat cage. Buyo was a fairly fat cat…hell Buyo definitely needed to loose weight…he mostly had a cream colored fur with a little brown and black spots here and there. He placed the cage on top of the plush beige couch and opened it so that Buyo could run around a little. To no avail, it seemed that Buyo's only interest were laying down and eating Grandpa Higurashi's precious antiques.

“So what did the vet say about Buyo gramps?” asked Souta.

“Well Buyo definitely needs to exercise, but everything else seems fine” Grandpa Higurashi stated, “Something smells good…”

“Yeah, Mom, Inuyasha, and Kagome are in the kitchen preparing for tonight's dinner.” Souta explained as he unpaused the game.

Grandpa Higurashi made his way towards the kitchen to see the progress for tonight's feast. He was a fairly lively man living in his mid 70's, he often blabbers about his `valuable heirloom' from the feudal era. He insists that they are worth millions and are praised antiques. Everyone just tends to listen…with boredom…, they often think he's becoming more senile with old age.

“CURSE YOU HALF DEMON!!!” Grandpa Higurashi yelled while pointing at Inuyasha.

“Nice to see you too…OLD MAN…” Inuyasha said with an uninterested tone and a sweat drop on his head. (A/N: -__-)

“YOU'LL CURSE OUR DINNER WITH YOUR PRESENCE!!!” He yelled again.

“GRANDPA! Stop it!. You've been yelling at Inuyasha like that since we were kids! Can you give it a break already, we're supposed to be relaxing today!!” Kagome said as she glared at him.

Mrs. Higurashi, extremely embarrassed, led him towards the couch so that he'll be able to calm down. This worked, because a couple of minutes later Grandpa Higurashi was fast asleep in La-La Land.

“Sorry about that Inuyasha…” Mrs. Higurashi apologized, “ So why don't we put the turkey in the oven, and Kagome start mashing the potatoes.” She ordered trying to change the mood.

“It's fine I'm use to it” Inuyasha said with a fake smile.

`Inu…I'm so sorry Inu…it hurts me to see you act this way…seeing you smile like that…is so…unnatural…'

The rest of the day went on normally, Inuyasha and Kagome were helping Mrs. Higurashi with preparing the foods, Grandpa Higurashi was lazily sleeping on the plush couch, Buyo was lying on his stomach and munching on what seem to be…a petrified monkey paw, and Souta was busily leveling up his RPG character. Yes everything seems to be normal in the Higurashi residence. After a couple of grueling hours in the kitchen, the food was finally finished. There were many delicacies placed on the oak table, but by far the most appetizing was the turkey. It was baked to a golden brown and the few cut pieces showed how moist the meat was. There were also other delicious items, such as; mashed potatoes with parmesan cheese mixed in, buttered corn on the cob, mixed vegetables, home baked cornbread, and a pumpkin pie made from scratch. For side items, Mrs. Higurashi placed a bowl of gravy and on another cranberry sauce.

“Everyone it's time for dinner!” Mrs. Higurashi yelled.

Souta quickly saved his game and woke up Grandpa Higurashi. A few seconds later they headed for the dining room and sat down. Across from them Inuyasha and Kagome sat next to each other. Kagome immediately gave Grandpa Higurashi that if-you-yell-at-Inuyasha-again-I'm-going-to-kill-you look. He gulped, and just stared at the incredible food before him. Mrs. Higurashi finished placing the drinks and quickly sat down. After saying grace everyone immediately started grabbing the various foods.

“Wow this cornbread is delicious, who baked it?” Grandpa Higurashi said with a mouthful.

“Actually grandpa, Inuyasha here baked it.” Kagome said smartly, “So shouldn't you thank him?”

“ThankyouInuyasha.” Grandpa Higurashi quickly stated.

“No problem, I see the cooks in my house bake all the time…” Inuyasha said while getting another helping of the feast.

The rest of the night went of with no arguments, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, and surprisingly they had all finished everything in the table. Which was better, because it was easier for Mrs. Higurashi to clean up after everybody. Everyone proceeded to what they doing before, Kagome was trying to help her mother clean up, while Inuyasha stepped out for some fresh air.

“Honey, you don't have to help me with the dishes. You should spend some time with Inuyasha, you've both been helping me out all day. Why don't you relax a little.” Mrs. Higurashi said to her daughter,

“Are you sure mom?” Kagome asked.

“I'm positive, go on now.” She said with a warm smile.

Kagome thanked her mother and gave her a quick peck in the cheek before looking for Inuyasha. She instinctively knew were he was…

“Inu! Tell me if you're up there!” Kagome yelled toward the Sacred Tree.

Nothing…All she could hear was the rustling of the leaves, and just like that in a blink of an eye Inuyasha stood before her. She kept forgetting that he was half demon, and that he could jump down high areas like that.

`Inu…your eyes…'

Inuyasha looked at her with great emotion through his amber orbs. Without him having to say anything, Kagome automatically knew what was wrong with him.

`Inu…please…don't say anything…I hate seeing you hurt this much…'

Kagome leaned against Inuyasha's chest and embraced him.

`Kagome…'

Inuyasha held her tighter, like he was afraid she'd disappear if he let her go, and rested his chin on top of her head. She smelled so sweet, just like cherry blossoms and a hint of vanilla, and felt so warm. He'd wanted stay like this forever, by Kagome's side, because he felt accepted, secure, and loved…

`It's about you family isn't it Inu…It doesn't matter because…you'll always have me by your side…'

She just snuggled closer towards his well-built chest.

`Always…'

End of Chappie four!

That was a long chapter, but well worth writing. For the readers that urged me to continue…THIS CHAPPIE IS FOR YOU! Well as always tell me what you think, what I need to improve on…blah..blah..blah…, and PLEASE REVIEW!

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