InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Hanyou and Miko ❯ Goshinboku ( Chapter 8 )

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Chapter 8: Goshinboku

 

“Higurashi!” Kagome twitched as she recognized her friends running behind her to catch up. They came up behind her and fell in step with her.

 

“Uh, nice to you you're in school again Hirurashi. I was afraid that you would give up after failing last semester.” Said Houjou.

 

“Yea. Great to see all of you again too.” She replied.

 

“Hey, Kagome, we were going to go shopping. Wanna come with us?” said Ayumi.

 

“I can't today.”

 

“Why not?”

 

“Well, I told InuYasha I would go right home after school.” She lowered her gaze to the ground.

 

“InuYasha?! That arrogant, baka of a boyfriend you're always talking about?” Eri squinched her nose in disgust.

 

“He's not that bad, not after you get to know him. Actually sometimes he can be quite nice. He's just a little over protective sometimes.” He is nice sometimes. But other times he is just a baka.

 

“If he won't even let you go out with your friends after school, that's bad, Kagome.” Houjou gave her a concerned look.

 

“No, it's nothing like that! He just wanted me to go straight home today. He's not forcing me to go home.”

 

Ayumi shook her head. “You could tell us, Kagome.”

 

“Yea, we could help you.” Eri pitched in.

 

“You guys, I'm telling the truth! InuYasha is a good guy.”

 

“Alright Kagome. We believe you, it just sounds a bit strange. Ever since you met that guy you've been out of school for weeks at a time. And you even failed classes and couldn't graduate with us.” Ayumi stated to her friend.

 

“Look, I really got to go. See you guys later?”

 

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“This…is nice.” Kagome slipped into the steaming water of the hot springs with Sango. Sango nodded in agreement as she lathered her hair with Kagome's shampoo.

 

“So, Sango. We haven't had a chance to talk about you and Miroku's travels. How's it been? You two were getting along great and looked a lot closer when we were still traveling together. He didn't try to grope you or any other women after you two finally got together. Did anything happen while you two were… alone?” she gave Sango a sly grin.

 

Sango giggled. “Well, now that you mention it…”

 

“Sango, why didn't you tell me before?!”

 

“Well, when we go back you had your own problems at the time.”

 

“Tell me what went on. Was it anything… serious?”

 

“If you call getting married serious, then YES!” Kagome leaned over and hugged her neck.

 

“Oh Sango! Congratulations, I'm so happy for you!”

 

“Thanks, Kagome. And, if you don't mind, I'd like you to help Kaede during the ceremony.”

 

“Of course, I'd be more than happy to. Do you have a date set yet?”

 

“Um, not really. I was thinking about waiting till spring, but I don't know if Miroku will wait that long!” they both laughed.

 

“Well, he'll have to get over it, because that's your day, not his! A spring wedding would be wonderful.” She sighed.

 

“What about you, Kagome?”

 

“What about me?” she knew what was coming.

 

“You and InuYasha?”

 

“Oh, that.” She sunk lower in the water. “I don't know what he wants, Sango. Sometimes, it's like he wants to finish the jewel so he'd be rid of me. But, other times, I almost fell like… like he… cares. When I had that nightmare last night, he was just, there.”

 

“He does love you, you know that.”

 

“That's the problem. I don't. He's my best friend, I know that much, but I don't know if he wants anything on a higher level than that. He's still hooked up on Kikyou. I-I think I should just back off.”

 

“Why do you think he still wants to be with Kikyou? We haven't seen her in months.”

 

“Well, the reason I was back in my time when InuYasha was attacked…”

 

“He was with her.”

 

Kagome nodded. “I had just came back through the well. They were there. They-they were kissing again. I didn't want to stick around to see that all over again, so I left.” A tear streamed down her face, but a small grin turned the corner of her lips. “He loves Kikyou. And it's obvious Kikyou isn't trying to kill me or InuYasha anymore. I think…if that's what he wants…then, he should stay with her.”

 

Sango shook her head. “I wouldn't be too quick to judge like that if I were you, Kagome. I've seen the way InuYasha looks at Kikyou; and the way he looks at you. He really does love you. I think it's just hard for him to show it to you.”

 

“Sango? H-how did you know that Miroku loved you?”

 

“I didn't. That's the way it goes, you're never sure. And, Kagome, with this curse, it would be better if you told him sooner. Please, trust me on this. If you don't you may lose him.”

 

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“Keh.”

 

“InuYasha…”

 

“I said no, monk!”

 

“But, it's an honor to be the best man in a…”

 

“And I'm suppose to care!?”

 

“No, but you are suppose to agree to it anyway. Just tell me you'll think about it.”

 

“Keh, anything to get you off my back.”

 

“And what of Kagome and this curse?” InuYasha stopped. “Did I say something wrong?”

 

“None of your business, monk.” His voice was low, and drawn.

 

“Fine. I bet if you were to ask her again she would tell you. Kaede sent Sango to talk to her. Plus, we all know how you feel about Kagome, except Kagome herself, of course.”

 

“I don't know what you're talking about monk.” He went silent. Keh. She could never like me like that! Monk is delusional. But still, what if…

 

“Back already?” InuYasha looked up to see the girls walking toward them.

 

“Um hum.” Sango kissed Miroku on the cheek. Kagome stood back silently.

 

“You ready to go, wench?”

 

“Now? I was hoping we could stay in the village for awhile.”

 

“Keh. Whatever.” With those last words he took off. The others just stood looking in disbelief.

 

“Did he just say it was okay for me to stay here?”

 

“I do believe he did. Strange behavior indeed.” Replied Miroku. Sango nudged Kagome with her elbow. The sun started setting and the three left for Kaede's hut. Kagome unrolled her sleeping bag on the far side of the floor. She had talked the kitsune to sleep with Sango for the night and InuYasha, as usual, was sitting facing the doorway. There was no way she was going to hurt him again because of her dreams, or anyone else.

 

Soon Kaede, Sango, Miroku, and Shippou were all sound asleep. Kagome laid in her sleeping bag, fighting against the inevitable dreams to come. She was tired. The past few nights had left her worn, but she also did not want to risk sleeping. She turned her head toward the door. She wouldn't be able to sneak out either, not with the hanyou who was still guarding the entrance.

 

“Shouldn't you be asleep, wench?” she sat up.

 

“Can't sleep.” He sighed, then stood up and walked to her side.

 

“Want to go for a run?” she nodded.

 

A few minutes later they were soaring through the air in the cooling night breezes. Kagome pulled herself flush with InuYasha's back to minimize the cold. To her surprise InuYasha stopped and wrapped his haori on her shoulders, then pulled her on his back and set off again. She closed her eyes and propped her head on InuYasha's shoulder. He stopped again when they were in sight of Goshinboku.

 

Kagome hopped off and walked along side him. It was mostly dark, except for the stars. The moon was only half full. InuYasha grabbed Kagome around her waist and hopped up to a branch. When they reached the branch he did not let his arms drop from her as he usually did, Kagome noticed, but didn't say anything.

 

She leaned up against his side and closed her eyes, then immediately opened them when she felt her sleepiness rise in her. Kagome sat up straight. She was too comfortable lying with InuYasha, even when they were lying up in a tree.

 

“Kagome?” InuYasha turned her around for her to look at him.

 

“Hmm?”

 

“Go to sleep. I won't let anything hurt you. I promise.” Kagome winced when she realized InuYasha knew what she was trying to do. Her eyes filled with tears.

 

“I know, InuYasha, I know you wouldn't. But… if I hurt you…” her voice trailed off.

 

“Keh! Is that what you were worried about? You can't hurt me, wench, you know that.”

 

“But I did hurt you. Maybe not physically, but…”

 

“I know you didn't mean that!” he didn't let her finish the end of her sentence and hopped the both of them to the ground under Goshinboku. He pulled her close till her head rested on his shoulder. “Now sleep, Kagome.” She smiled, then drifted into darkness as sleep overtook her.

 

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InuYasha stared down at Kagome as the first rays of light shown through the forest. She had slept soundly the entire night, she didn't even move from her position in his lap. InuYasha, however, had stayed awake to make sure nothing did happen. As the sun rose higher in the sky he wondered if he should wake her, but decided against it. She had been so tired the day before and he didn't have the heart to wake her now.

 

Guess she broke the curse. He shifted his position under Kagome, careful not to disturb her too much. She wiggled in his arms, but her eyes stayed closed. Touch… good. InuYasha ran his hand up and down the side of Kagome's face, feeling her soft skin against the back of his hands. He looked at Kagome more closely as she slept in his arms. Her raven colored hair fell to one side, her facial expression completely peaceful.

 

He flipped over Kagome's arm. The wound she received from Naraku was healed, but it did leave a nasty scar behind. He winced at the memory. It had already been well over two months since the defeat of Naraku, and they were no closer to completing the jewel then they were back then. A sudden creep at the back of his neck made his thoughts fade.

 

“Oi! What do you think you're doing!” Kagome's hand shot straight up and latched onto the closest ear.

 

“Good morning to you too, dog-boy.” She said as she proceeded to rub the ear.

 

InuYasha was far from giving in to his pleasure. Stop her…no rub! No rub! Quit…

 

Kagome sat up and brought her other hand up and latched onto the second ear. Rub bad, rub bad, rub…bad…… rub ba… He sighed. Rub, good.

 

“Kagome! InuYasha!” the call of their friends made them jump to their feet. They looked at each other, then headed to the hut.

 

“I can't believe we stayed out here all night.”

 

“Keh.” Stupid lecher-monk. Stupid exterminator wench. Always getting in my way.

 

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Kagome started to stir as a sudden chill ran down her back. Did I… I didn't..no. I didn't have that nightmare. But why? Did that mean she completely trusted InuYasha now? She would figure it out later. She realized she was still outside at the base of Goshinboku, and still laying on InuYasha. She did not move as he shifted under her. Then, the unimaginable happened. She felt his warm hands caress against her cheek. She tried not to shudder under his soft touch, and tried her best to pretend to still be asleep. She didn't want the touches to go away, not at the moment anyway. What a wonderful way to wake up.

 

She felt him turn her arm over and run his fingers over her scar from the wound she received from Naraku. The sun was now bearing down on her skin, warming her. Kagome decided she had to get up. If she didn't, InuYasha would start to get suspicious. She smiled inwardly as a thought came to her. She slowly moved one of her hands up to one of his ears.

 

“Oi! What do you think you're doing?” Knowing the gig was up, she didn't want to give up her prize. She shot her hand up and latched her fingers on to the nearest ear.

 

“Good morning to you too, dog-boy.” She proceeded to rub the ear and smiled as InuYasha succumbed to her rubbing. For good measure, she sat up and grabbed the other ear and rubbed it too. Just like kryptonite to Superman. Kagome thought with a giggle.

 

“Kagome! InuYasha!” Kagome immediately dropped her hand and jumped to her feet. InuYasha did the same. She turned to look at him, he looked back at her. They both walked toward the hut.

 

“I can't believe we stayed out here all night.”

 

“Keh.”

 

“There you are! We've been looking everywhere for the two of you. Where were you?” Sango shot Kagome a questioning look.

 

“We were just sitting under Goshinboku, sorry if we worried you.” Kagome gave Sango a reassuring nod.

 

“Ah. I see.” Miroku cleared his throat. “Sitting under Goshinboku, that's a new one to me.”

 

“Monk…” InuYasha gave Miroku a warning glare.

 

“Kagome! Guess what?! Sango and Miroku said that I could go with them to the exterminator's village.” The kitsune jumped in the miko's arms.

 

“Oh?” she looked up at the two. “When are you leaving?”

 

“Today. We decided we'd better get back to work soon, and I want to go back to the village for awhile.” Sango replied.

 

“Keh. And good riddance.”

 

“InuYasha!” Kagome blushed, knowing why InuYasha was so irritated. The hanyou huffed, but didn't reply.

 

“I since a certain aura around the two of you. Care to explain? I'm very concerned of what it might be.” This time it was InuYasha who blushed.

 

“That's it, monk!” Kagome didn't stop him as InuYasha lunged for the monk. Miroku ran off with a wicked grin on his face.

 

“Shippou, will you go make sure InuYasha doesn't kill Miroku?”

 

“Sure.” Shippou jumped from Kagome's arms and ran after the two.

 

“So…” Sango smiled at Kagome. Kagome motioned for Sango to sit next to her in the grass. She told her friend of the nights happenings. Of her not wanting to sleep, her and InuYasha's midnight run through the forest, and of the wakeup call she received that morning.

 

“The curse is gone?”

 

“I guess. I didn't have the nightmare, so that means it is, doesn't it?”

 

“And what of you and InuYasa? Anything you need to be telling me?”

 

Kagome looked toward Goshinboku. “Not really. All we did was fall asleep next to Goshinboku.”

 

“You two slept out here, alone, with each other?” she stressed the each other. Kagome blushed.

 

“Well… it was late and we…”

 

“Come on, Kagome. We're leaving.” Kagome jumped at the hanyou's voice.

 

“InuYasha! Don't do that.”

 

“Do what?”

 

“Sneak up on me when I'm having a private conversation with Sango. That's really rude, you know.”

 

“Hmm. What were you two talking about?” Kagome's blush deepened. InuYahsa raised his eyebrow, and noting the sly look from the exterminator, InuYasha figured it out and blushed also. Well, as much as a hanyou can blush.

 

“Let's go wench. We've got some youkai tail kicking to do.”

 

“Fine. Where's Miroku and Shippou? I need to tell them we're leaving.”

 

“Keh. Don't think they can hear you if their knocked out, but you can try.”

 

“InuYasha….”

 

Sango giggled. “Don't worry, Kagome. I'll tell them, when they come around.”

 

“Thanks Sango, and take care.”

 

“You too.”

 

A/N: Ooo… Kagome and InuYasha sitting in a tree…K-i-s-s-i-n-g! (nope, sorry but not yet. You have to keep reading…)

 

InuYasha's Final Thought: Rub good…