InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ From Friendship to Love ❯ Kiss and the After ( Chapter 8 )

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Also I just wanted to let you all know that I don't hate Kouga, I kinda like him but I don't like Kagome/Kouga. Kouga never fails to make me laugh especially when it involves Inuyasha and inu's jealous hehe so cute. I am sorry to all the Kouga fans out there again for making him the bad guy. I needed one, Hojo is to wussy for the role, Naraku (besides being Kik's father) was too dark. Sessy is off in college and will be making a cameo appearance later..hehe gotta love sessy!!! Kouga was the best choice especially being rival's with Inuyasha and always making him so jealous…love it!

Ok Ok I didn't think I needed to put this before all my chapters but I guess I do…. Please forgive any spelling or grammar errors…. I try to catch them all but hey not body is perfect right?

From Friendship to Love

Chapter Eight: Kiss and the After

His car raced down the back roads that led towards his friend's house. He only had twenty minutes before he had to pick Kikyou up. But it was not her who was plaguing his mind. It was his best friend, Kagome; she was the reason why he was racing towards Miroku's house. He never imagined that he would miss her so much during those two weeks his family was in Australia.

Even though they talked for hours to each other on the phone while he was away, his mind, body, and soul were still going insane from not being able to see her, to touch her, to hold her. He had fallen in love with her. Everything about her caused him to love her. He accepted that fact but guilt constantly nagged in the back of his mind.

Desperately trying to dismiss the tug in his mind, his hand reached in his pocket to make sure he still had Kagome's Christmas present with him. Sure enough it was there. His lips curved into a smile as he remembered what Kagome had gotten him for Christmas. She knew he loved collecting ancient swords. Sure enough, she had given him probably the most valuable thing the shrine had to offer. Not long after Kagome moved to the shrine with her family they found an old sword in the storages shed, her grandfather had put it on display and did a lot of research on it. Kagome's mother gave it to her when her grandfather died.

He remembered the note that was attached to his gift. Kagome had written on a small white piece of paper telling him it was called the Tessaiga and was used a long time ago by a brave warrior to protect the woman he loved. His lips curved into an evil smirk. Did that mean he could use it on Kouga?

His heart quickened as he neared Miroku's house. His friend was having a New Years Party at his house tonight and Kagome had gone to help him and Sango get ready. Inuyasha had promised Kagome that he would stop by and see her before he went to get Kikyou to bring her to the party.

It took all his control not to jump out of the moving car and run to find his angel as he drove down the long driveway.

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She couldn't help but pace back and forth in the family room waiting for him to arrive. They had finished decorating an hour ago and it felt like forever before Inuyasha would come. She glanced over at Sango and Miroku who were currently engulfed in what looked like a very dangerous game of slapjack.

Kagome walked outside on the balcony of the family room. Her eyes gently washed over every tree and cloud she could see in the distance trying to find something that could distract her from her thoughts. She missed him as if she would never see him again and it was driving her crazy. Her heart fluttered a little bit as a small memory came back to her, reminding her of what she had come to realize while he was gone. She shook her head trying to shake out the thoughts.

`Kagome, don't let yourself feel like that, we already had this talk.' she told her self mentally.

`You love him, there is no denying it.' A part of her replied.

`Watch me!' she answered bitterly knowing that she was about to begin an argument with herself.

`It's too late, you're hopelessly in love with the man.'

`I cannot let myself love him, no matter how much my mind and body are screaming for it. Because if I do, then I am only opening myself to heartache or have you forgotten that he is in love with Kikyou?' she asked her self.

`I don't believe THAT for one second, he's already told you that you are more important to him than that bitch, the two of you almost kissed twice, he was so jealous of Kouga he was seeing green, why do you think he wanted to hurt Kouga so much?'

Tears began to form in Kagome's eyes but she did not answer.

`Its too late, you can't stop yourself from loving him…'

Kagome's head hung in defeat. She was in love with her best friend and there was nothing she could do about it.

She was pulled away from her thoughts when his bright red car caught her attention. Her excitement raced through her like a wild fire, she had missed him so much. Before she knew what she was doing she raced through the family room with all her speed.

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Inuyasha parked his car in front of the entrance to the mansion. As he got out of the car he noticed her out on a balcony. His heart jumped to his throat as his breath quickened and his heart sped up. He watched her tear off into the mansion and he could not contain his need to do the same.

The butler let him inside and began leading the impatient boy towards the family room where master Miroku was located. Inuyasha and the butler did not make it two feet down the hall before Kagome came around a corner and stood only ten feet from them.

Inuyasha's heart soared at the sight of her and in an instant he found himself nuzzling his nose in the crook of her neck. His arms snaked around her waist and despite the cast that was still on his arm he managed to hold her as close to him as possible.

"God, I missed you so much." He whispered in her ear.

He felt her arms around his neck tighten as she responded, "I missed you too."

He pulled away from her just enough to lock eyes with her ocean blue gems. His hand automatically reached up and began gently stroking her cheek. He felt her lean into his touch and he fought the urge to close the distance between their lips.

"Thank you from my Christmas present." He said trying to get his mind off her full luscious lips only inches from his own.

"Your welcome," she said in almost a whisper, a small smile tugging at her lips.

He removed his hand from her cheek and reached in his pocket to pull out a box wrapped in gold paper. He took a step back and handed to her.

"And here is your present from me. Sorry I didn't have it sooner it was on special order."

Kagome ignored his apology; it did not matter to her if Inuyasha had gotten her something or not. She began to carefully unwrap the paper. And opened the box when she freed it from the golden wrapping.

Inuyasha held his breath as he watched her face while she opened the box. Her face lit up at the same time it held surprise and shock.

"Inuyasha, its beautiful." She said as she looked over her gift still not believing what was in her hands. It was a small pink ball that hung from a gold chain and knowing Inuyasha the chain was solid gold.

"It's a rare gem they found it in an ancient cave some years ago. Do you like it?" he finished, his voice kind of shaky towards the end.

"I love it, Inuyasha! Thank you so much." She wrapped her arms back around his neck and hugged him again.

He muffled a "your welcome" in her shoulder before he released her from the hug. He took the necklace out the box and motioned for her to turn around. When she did, he lifted his arms over her head to place the necklace and around her neck and then clasped it in the back.

She turned back around and he smiled at the sight before him. His cast-free hand reached up again to stroke her cheek, subconsciously bring her face closer to his. When their lips were only a breath apart a loud voice was heard behind Kagome.

"Inu man! Glad your back!" Miroku's voice echoed down the hall.

Instead of their lips meeting their forehead met both breathing irregular despite the fact that they didn't kiss.

"Ahhh, Miroku, I think we are interrupting something." Sango said with mischievousness in her eyes.

Upon hearing Sango's response both Inuyasha and Kagome jumped apart, turning bright red and said in unison, "NO YOUR NOT!"

"Yeah whatever you say!" Miroku grinned at them and then looked down at his watch.

"Only fifteen minutes till the party." Miroku continued.

"What?!?" Inuyasha almost yelled receiving looks from all three of his friends.

"Shit, I am going to be late picking up Kikyou." He finished.

Inuyasha turned to Kagome, kissed her forehead, waved goodbye to Sango and Miroku and ran out the door.

Kagome watched his retreating back wishing that it were her he was running to.

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People were scattered everywhere throughout Miroku's mansion. They were either passed out, still getting smashed, making out or possibly other things. Inuyasha had not seen Kagome most of the night. Instead of enjoying the night and talking with friends, he constantly had to pry a drunk and horny Kikyou off of him.

When she finally passed out on the couch where he had been sitting and trying talk to Miroku and Sango, he sighed with relief. Kikyou and him never went any further than second base. He never felt it was right for them to do so and it was the only thing he denied Kikyou. She had wanted them to go all the way many times and he would always tell her the same thing, no.

He looked over at his friends across from him. Miroku was holding a sleeping Sango in his lap while Miroku listened to the music playing. Neither of the three bothered to drink knowing that there needed to be someone to drive home the intoxicated teens. Miroku had told Inuyasha, he was seriously debating just letting everybody crash at his house.

Inuyasha looked over at the clock it was ten till midnight. If people weren't passed out or making out then they were dancing or talking. Inuyasha was miserable without Kagome. His eyes searched for her through out the huge room but she was nowhere to be seen.

He noticed Kouga walk in the room and he felt the returning need to kick his ass. Kouga was drunk and staggered a few feet before he passed out on the floor. Inuyasha noticed the small red hand mark on his cheek before he fell to the ground.

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Kagome was fuming, "How dare he! The fucking ASSHOLE!" she yelled down the empty hall.

Kouga had tried to advance on her again and she smacked him hard before taking off out of the library. She was there reading, not really wanting to see Kikyou all over Inuyasha like she was when she last saw them.

`If Inuyasha knew, Kouga would not live to see the New Year.' She thought to her self before walking down the spiral staircase to the first floor. She saw Kouga run pass her but luckily he was too drunk and sick to notice her.

She headed outside for some fresh air, as she pasted the last room before the glass doors that led outside, she glanced inside. Too much of her surprise she locked eyes with her best friend. She gave him a smile before heading outside.

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Inuyasha smiled back at Kagome before she disappeared outside. He looked down at his sleeping girlfriend beside him before getting up and following Kagome outside.

He found her leaning again a huge oak tree a couple hundred yards away from the house. She was on the side facing away from the mansion. He stood there at angle observing her while she stared dreamily at the stars.

`God she is so beautiful.' He thought as the wind picked up blowing her long hair around wildly.

`But its not only her beauty that I love, its her fiery spirit, her pureness, her kindness, her friendship, her loyalty…' he stopped knowing he could go on for hours naming all the reasons why he loved her.

He quietly walked up and stood next to her looking up at the moon. She didn't jump when he approached rather looked at him and smiled then returned her gaze to the stars. They stood there in silence for a few minutes before Inuyasha feel her tiny hand slip in his hand.

Neither could take the tension of trying to resist the inevitable. Inuyasha quickly moved in front of Kagome, wrapping his arms around her waist, the one hand that was holding hers took her hand with it. His body pressed her gently against the tree. At the same time he was doing this, Kagome's free arm wrapped around his neck. They eyes met and before any interruption could be made Inuyasha pressed his lips to hers.

A shockwave shook through them causing both to tighten their hold on one another. Their kissed deepened when Inuyasha brushed his tongue across Kagome's lips causing her to open her mouth willing. His tongue began to explore her mouth absorbing her taste and quickly becoming addicted to it. Kagome's tongue entwined with Inuyasha's as she softly moaned into his mouth and pressed herself harder against Inuyasha.

After a minute both broke the kiss needing air but not wanting to stop. Their forehead pressed together as their breathing slowly began to calm. In the distant they could hear the house full of people counting down to the New Year.

"5……4……..3…….2…… ;..1…….HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

Inuyasha and Kagome smiled at each other.

"Happy New Year, Kagome"

"Happy New Year, Inuya…" she wasn't able to finish before Inuyasha claimed her lips again with his.

After another long passionate kiss, Kagome and Inuyasha were content enough just to enjoy each other's company for the remainder of the night. Inuyasha sat under the tree while Kagome laid across his lap. Her head rested against his shoulder as they talked about winter break and school, every once in a while stopping to indulge in their new favorite pastime.

After about three hours, a very sleepy Miroku found them out under the tree.

"Hey, do you guys mind helping me take some of these drunkards home?" he asked them

"Yeah no problem" Inuyasha said helping Kagome to her feet.

"Right behind ya." Kagome answered.

Miroku gave his friends a sleepy nod and turned to walk back to the mansion. Kagome and Inuyasha followed behind every once in a while stealing small glances at each other.

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Inuyasha stood against a wall in one of the outside hallways of the school. It had been a mouth and two weeks since him and Kagome had their first kiss and he felt like shit. The last six weeks had been hectic for the both of them leaving neither of them time to spend with one another. They had yet to have a full conversation since New Years.

Kagome and him had not even had the chance to talk about anything that had happened. Inuyasha missed her terribly, he thought back on the last weeks and could not remember a single day he wasn't in a bad mood. His bad mood resulted from not being able to be with her.

"I am going to make it all up to her tonight." He said to himself.

His cell phone began to ring from his backpack. He pulled it out and answered.

"Hey," he said to Kagome's mother.

"Hello, Inuyasha. I was just calling to let you know that everything has been set up in her room, dear."

"Thank you so much, I hope she likes it."

"She will don't worry but now that you and Kagome are aware of your feeling for one another, I am going to give you this warning now. No hanky panky."

Inuyasha tried desperately to stifle his laughter at her choice of words, but he failed.

"Its not funny young man, I mean it. If I catch you and Kagome doing anything other than hugging or kissing you will not be allowed to sleep in her room any longer. You will either sleep on the couch when you stay over or not sleep over at all. I will not have it in my house. And that is NOT giving you and Kagome permission to do it anywhere else either. I trust both you and Kagome completely so I do not expect you to disappoint me."

After Kagome's mother gave her long lecture to Inuyasha all he could do was reply a "Yes ma'am."

"Good, well I will see the two of you later then."

"Ok, Bye."

"Bye, dear."

Inuyasha put his phone away. He began to run through his mental list of everything that needed to be done for Kagome's Valentine surprise. But before he could get halfway down it, he was ambushed by a very hyperactive girlfriend who instantly planted a strong kiss on his lips.

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Kagome walked down the outside hallways. She sigh mentally know the depression she's been having the last six weeks wasn't going to go away anytime soon. Her and Inuyasha had barely spent anytime together or talked. When they did talk, their discussion consisted of school, colleges, school, colleges, and well school. She could not help the bad thoughts that had plagued her since their kiss.

`It was a mistake, now your going to lost his friendship within a matter of months.'

`You were only dreaming, you think you were that lucky to kiss him? HA!'

She felt the tears begin to swell behind her eyes. Watching Kikyou flaunt the earring Inuyasha gave her for Valentines Day did not help her mood or her thoughts. She felt her heart beginning to crack fearing that it eventually was going to break.

Her hand reached up to grasp the necklace Inuyasha had given her. She had not taken it off since the day he put it around her neck. But today the clasp in the back had broken and Kagome thought she had rigged it to stay around her neck until she could get it fixed. But upon her holding the small gem hanging from the delicate chain the clasp broke again.

She looked down at it as his lay gently in her hand. Her eyes remained on the pink orb until she rounded a corner and looked up.

She didn't know why but the sight of seeing Inuyasha deeply kissing Kikyou sent a wave of pain that coursed through her entire body. She silently grasped as the tears fell from her eyes and the small gem fell out of her hand onto the ground smashing into hundred of tiny shards.

When she heard the shattering of the jewel she did the only think she could think of. She ran.

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Inuyasha had found it more difficult by the day to kiss Kikyou the way she wanted to be kissed. He knew he could not let up on that or she would assume something was up, get upset and unknowingly run to daddy and Inuyasha would be in deep shit.

While he returned her kisses all he concentrated was on his angel, his Kagome, and he would make it though the session without Kikyou being able to tell the difference.

Kikyou finally broke their current kiss, not long after Inuyasha heard something shattering.

"Bye, baby." Kikyou said before taking off.

Inuyasha felt terribly guilty about having to fake it with Kikyou and having to kiss Kikyou when he only wanted to be with Kagome.

Inuyasha released a have breath when she left and discontinued leaning on the wall. He began walking in the opposite direction Kikyou had gone looking up thinking. He stopped when he felt something under his feet. He knelt down to the ground picking up the chain and a shard immediately realizing what it was.

His head snapped up just in time to see Kagome's figure turned a corner; her hands were covering her eyes. His heart filled with dread, guilt and fear.

"Kagome…" he whispered.

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