InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Hating to love him ❯ Think Twice ( Chapter 14 )

Chapter 14- Think twice

 

(I'm so sorry about the last two chapters! The words were all bunged up because I forgot to double space between the paragraphs. Hope you didn't have too much trouble reading it and I wont make it happen again!)

 

 

 

Naraku set them down somewhere familiar to her. It was the old shrine where they had stayed together. She gasped loudly. Naraku completely ignored her and walked away from her.

“ Where are you going?”

“ Aren't you hungry?” He asked uninterestingly.

Kagome touched her stomach. She hadn't eaten since the previous night, since she ran out on Inuyasha and the ramen. The ramen! I hope he was smart enough to turn off the stove. She groaned inwardly.

“ Yes I am. Thank you.” She added politely noting his disinterest. He disappeared for a minute before returning.

“ Why were you with Sesshomaru. Why are you in this era and where is Inuyasha?” So many questions. She had no idea what to say, the truth or what. She couldn't tell him the truth, it sounded stupid. A half-truth would have to suffice.

“ I ran away from Inuyasha and got lost in the forest. Sesshomaru found me and I ask him to help me find my way.”

“ To me?”

“ Not really.” She replied softly. He sat down on the front porch of the shrine.

“ Why were you running from Inuyasha?”

“ I don't trust him.”

Naraku looked at her suspiciously.

“ Where is he now?”

“ I don't know. He didn't follow me into the well immediately.”

Naraku looked at her coldly. He was still recovering to the mental blow she had given him. He lay back on his elbows. Kagome stepped up to him. “ Look, thanks for not refusing me from Sesshomaru today. I want to repay you. I will take the Tetsigua.”

“ You will do no such thing.”

“ Huh? But I want to help you. And it will be easy for me to get it.”

“ I'm not going to give Sesshomaru anything.”

“ But he—“

“ If he tells Inuyasha where you are, that would be good. He will collect you and you can go home in peace.”

Damn! That was ice cold. Kagome's cheeks blushed with embarrassment. “ You don't want me anymore, Naraku?”

“ You don't want me anymore. You made it clear last night and I'm not going to run around trying to hold on to some one who I have no intentions for.” Another cold one. “ Stop that!!! I do have feelings!”

“ Really?” His impassive tone of voice changed with fake surprise. “ I thought otherwise.”

Kagome steeped closer to him and dropped to her knees. “ Why are you saying things like that? I'm really sorry about what I said! If it hurt your feelings, I never intended it to but please stop saying horrible things like that.”

Naraku stared at her coldly. He said nothing. There was a gust of wind and Kagura appeared with some food. Some wild game and bread. She sneered at Kagome and then disappeared again. Naraku silently motioned to the basket that had been placed beside him.

“ Eat up, you need the strength.”

“ Talk to me!” She burst into tears but Naraku pain no mind to her. Instead, he rose quietly and walked past her into the woods.

 

 

That was really hard for Naraku to do. Right now, the spider shaped scar from Onigumo was burning him with white-hot intensity. His human side of him was telling him to go back and apologize, to make things right. But his demon side was being cold. His back was killing him. He tore off his baboon cloak and sat down in the ground. He squeezed his eyes shut and bore the pain until it gradually faded. He reached around and touched the spot. It felt normal like nothing ever happened. He sighed. He knew that it was reacting to Kagome, but why? When Sesshomaru had offered her, he wanted to say no, but he couldn't. He took her with no idea what he was going to do with her. Why wouldn't she just go away and leave him. Her words were making him a better demon by being cold so why did she come back? He stood and picked up his cloak. He headed for the small rivulet he and Kagome had shared special moments. He wanted to see if he could was off the feeling that was shrouding him. See if he could wash Kagome away.

 

 

Inuyasha couldn't pick up her scent. He had been wandering around for a while but he still couldn't pick it up. He was frustrated. She's such a drama queen! There was no need for her to run off like that. Now she's probably wandering around, or dead! Inuyasha kicked a rock before continuing his futile search. He'd find her eventually.

 

 

Kagome ate, but tasted nothing. She was heavily regretting what she had said to Naraku the previous night. She wanted to apologize. I thought you were over him! What is your problem? Can't you just make up your mind? Who's it going to be? She told herself to shut up and go with her instincts and right now, her instincts told her that she needed to clear her head. The creek where she and Naraku had spent some time would be the ideal place. It was not far from here and she wouldn't get lost. She stood up and went in the direction of the creek.

 

 

Kagome was about to walk boldly down to the creek when she saw someone. She instinctively hid behind a tree and peered out. It was Naraku. He was in the water, which caught him by his waist. His hair was drenched over his shoulders and his back was turned to her. For the first time, she could see the scar on his back well. It was red like it was sore. He looked handsome wading around in the water. She felt like a guilty peeping Tom. She cautiously stepped out from behind the tree.

“What is it Kagome?”

She gasped. Quickly recovering from the initial shock, she quietly responded.

“ Your scar. I could make you an ointment to rub on it. To make the soreness go away.”

He didn't respond. He turned around in the water. His face was calm and serene. Peaceful. Some how, she felt she had disrupted that peace. She was in trouble now.

“ Come her kagome.” In a trance-like state, she walked down to the water's edge. The struggling breath of the final rays of sunlight hit the waters and made them glow. She had no idea it had gotten so late. “ Is the scar sore?”

“ Yes.” She stopped at the shore. “ Its really red. Don't you feel it?”

“ Not anymore, well not since I got into the water.”

“ But how did it get so sore?”

He walked to the edge of the water. He had on his pants. Coming out of the water, he sat down and motioned for her to sit beside him. She bent down and picked up his cloak before moving over to him and sitting. She handed him the cloak.

“ Thanks.”

She nodded in approval. The sun began a majestic dip below the horizon as if being chased off by the purple haze in the sky, the precursors of the night.

” You're scar, why is it red?”

“ I am not sure. Some times it hurts me depend on what's happening.”

He paused thoughtfully. “ Like seeing you again after I had tried to forget you.”

Her body went stiff. She stared out into the sky and watched night claim the sky.

“ Is it a good thing or a bad thing that I am here?”

“ Depends on how you look at it.” She could feel his eyes piercing her even though she stared in the sky. “ I am a strong believer in fate. And if you are here, less than 24 hours after you denounce me, that means that something is fated to happen.”

Kagome listened to his reasoning. It made sense but now she was scared. She shivered.

“ Are you cold?”

“ No.” He still took the liberty to put his cloak over her. She looked at him. “ Thank you.”

“ You can't escape your fate.” He continued. “ You can go off course and deter your fate but it will come back to what it supposed to be sooner or later.”

“ I think I have to disagree. People make their own futures. Their own fates.”

“ Then why are you here?” The question caught her off guard.

“ Um, ahhh….well. You see-- Um.”

“ Its ok.” Did he just smile? “ I understand you're point of view.” He stood up quickly. “ Will you be staying with me or do you want to go to Inuyasha. I will bring you to him if you want. No! Her head screamed. Make up an excuse now you ninny. Quick!

“ I promised to make a salve for your scar. And I need time to gather the herbs and make it. I will stay with you.” She threw him an angelic smile. He held out his hand to help her up. After she was up, he carefully draped the cloak around her shoulder. They walked close to each other up the hill. They were not touching but there was a connection there.

 

 

 

“ Miroku, I'm worried about Kagome and Inuyasha.” Shippo whined as the walked. It was late now and they were looking for a suitable place to set up for the night.

“ That's a first for you Shippo. Kagome I understand but Inuyasha?”

“ Well its only natural. I'm worried about them too.” Sango chipped in. Kirara mewed to show her concern too.

“ Knowing Inuyasha, he probably is having a ball over in Kagome's era. They should be fine.” He hoped his lie worked on them because it was definitely not working on him. It had been a while now and Inuyasha would have come visit to reassure them. He hadn't since the first time. The jewel shards were still missing and Kagome didn't have it. If it weren't for his improving relationship with Sango, he would have gone mad already. Even Shippo was aware of them because Miroku had stopped hiding from him. Since that early morning after his fever when he had roughed her up a bit, she had given him a bit of allowance but still held him off, this was fast becoming interesting. He stopped on a clearing near a cliff. “ Here should be ok.”

“ Great, because I'm exhausted!” Shippo crooned.

“ Exhausted from what?” Sango relayed as she set down her mat to sleep on. “ You've been riding Kirara all day!”

“ My butt hurts!” He whined. Sango laughed as she began to rake through her black hair with her fingers. Simply beautiful. Miroku sat at the base of a tree and watched the scenes unfold before him. He was waiting for Shippo to fall asleep so he could have his woman all to himself.

What seemed like an eternity later, Shippo was asleep and Sango was nodding off. He too was a bit drowsy. He had no idea how drained her was. He stood up and shook off his sleepiness. He walked over to Sango who was just about to fall into a deep sleep.

“ Sango, come with me.” She mumbled in her sleep as he pulled her up. She walked in her sleep as he pulled her along.

“ I'm sleepy let me sleep.”

“ You don't want to sleep. You want me.”

“ I'm not that sleepy.” Her eyes flew open. She began to laugh as she kissed him. He smiled triumphantly before he returned the kiss. They were leaned up on the tree that Miroku was sitting against earlier. He enjoyed being with Sango and he enjoyed seeing her happy. Since they hadn't been to any villages since the whole fiasco with Inuyasha, Naraku and Kagome had begun, he hadn't flirted with anyone. Therefore, Sango was happy and he was, in turn, happy too. He drew back from her,

“ Are you saying you don't want me?”

“ Yes Miroku,” she replied teasingly. “ It is so easy to resist you.”

“ What could I do to make myself more irresistible?”

“ Its not you, its me.” She smiled and kissed him again. He ran his hand down her curvy sides. The fabric of the glove that sheathed his wind tunnel slipped smoothly against the fabric of her dress. The beads served to titillate Sango more. She laughed seductively. Miroku bent to kiss the nape of her neck before she pushed him off. “ As much as I'd love to, I really am tired Miroku. But I promise I will make it up to you.”

“ Promise?” Miroku grumbled

“ Promise.” She confirmed.

“ Ok. But you owe me big time.”

“ You will love my payback.” She smiled at him again. Miroku dipped his head and kissed her feverently. Many dirty thoughts began to surface in his mind's eye. Thoughts of running his hands over her creamy softy body. But for now he would just have to wait. He let her go and held on to her hand,

“ Come on, get some rest. You're going to need it when I get repaid.”

“ Huh? What—“

“ Shhh. Sleep.” He cut her off.

 

 

 

 

Kagome's mother sighed as she opened the door to the kitchen. It was late but they had gotten back from their hike. Sota was fast asleep on Her father's shoulder and right now, she wanted to sleep too.

“ Kagome?!” She yelled out. No reply. She tried again. “ Kagome!” Even louder, but still no response. She stopped short. Sticking her nose in the air she inhaled sharply. “ Gas!” She ran to the kitchen and smelled the stove. It reeked of gas. “ Grandpa! Whatever you do, don't light your pipe!” She turned off the gas and flung open all the windows and the back door. The gas on and Kagome and Inuyasha missing. Something was wrong. She ran out the back door to the shed with the well and peered down. Sure enough the well was open. Something had happened in the warring states era that needed Kagome. She felt a little safe knowing where her daughter was.

 

 

 

Kagome rubbed the green ointment on Naraku's scar. It gave off a subtle odor, somewhere between tangy and sour. She scrunched her nose as she spread it out even.

“ It smells funny! I hope the scent doesn't linger.”

“ I'm sure it will be gone soon.” Naraku said. He was sitting on the porch of his castle with his back to her as she applied the medicine. His hair was tossed over his shoulders like when she had seen him in the water.

“ How does it feel?” She inquired.

“ Tingly and cool. I think its working.”

“ Good. I was almost afraid I had made the wrong one.” She snickered.

“ How does the scar look?”

“ Cool, like a tattoo.”

“ Tattoo?” He tested the word on his lips. “ What's a tattoo?”

She rubbed in the last of the ointment and shuffled back from him. He turned to her and motioned for her to sit with him. She pulled her legs up to her chin and looked at him. He repeated his question, “ What's a tattoo?

“ Oh. Its like…” She searched for a simple explanation. “ Its like a drawing that is permanent on your skin.”

“ They can do that?”

“ Yeah. I think they inject the ink into your skin.”

He nodded in understanding. “ But when I asked you how the scar looked, I meant if it's still red.”

Kagome blushed a bit. “ The redness was fading.”

“ But its good to know that you like my scar.” Her blush deepened to crimson red. Naraku began to laugh. She turned away. “ No. Look at me. I'm not laughing at you! “ He continued laughing.

“ Yes you are!”

“ Forgive me, Kagome. I just think it's funny how quickly you became embarrassed because you complimented me.”

Kagome looked at him laughing. It was not often he laughed. Smiled--yes. Frown-- quite often, laugh maniacally-- every now and then but not often a real genuine laughter. Her heart glowed with joy. After his laughter died down, his gloomy expression returned. “ Now, that you have tended to my scar, do you want me to take you back to your well?”

She wanted to stay a little more. “ No. I wish to stay here—with you—a little longer.” She smiled bashfully.

“ Is that what you really want?”

“ If you wish to give me another chance.”

He stood up. “ Come with me.”

She stood up and walked with him. She had no idea where they were going but she followed him.

 

 

 

 

“ Open your eyes.” Miroku lifted his eyelids. It was early in the morning and Sango had woken him. She had made him close his eyes and she had led him away from where they had set up for the night. He had complied with her and asked little questions. His eyes took in the sight when he opened them. The fresh crisp air was cool with dew and the trees were wet with it too. Birds sung and fluttered about in the juvenile rays of the sun. A small pool with a waterfall was in front of him. He had guessed the waterfalls because her heard them.

“ It is a waterfall pool. But why did you bring me here?” He turned to the direction where she had slipped off to and nearly dropped his jaw at the sight he saw. She was undressing.

“ You are always spying on me when I'm bathing so I've decided to give you the opportunity to look with out peeping. Take off your clothes, you're coming in with me.”

“ You mean you want me to bathe with you?”

“ Yes. Don't you want to?”

“ Yes!”

“ Its my way of repaying you for falling asleep on you last night.”

He began to disrobe. “ I cannot promise you safety with me in the water naked with you.”

“ I am kinda counting on it.”

Miroku was shocked. It wasn't just an ordinary bath! She wanted him to try something, finally! He looked at her wade into the water. The scar from Kohaku showed slightly as the breeze blew her waist length hair about. He couldn't see her breast or anything but just the curves of her waist and hips, and the silkiness of her skin was enough to drive a man wild. He hurriedly stripped to join her in the water. She squealed in delight as he wrapped his hand around her waist and pressed himself against her from behind. The curve of her butt appealed to him and he felt his liquid desire run to his member. She pulled away from him and turned. Her hair was hiding her pinnacles of her breast, something Miroku wanted to see badly. He walked over to her and swept the hair away, revealing pink shells of her mounds. She blushed and tried to cover herself. He held her hands and shook his head. He bent his head and kissed her chest, at the rise of her breast. She stiffened as he trailed that kiss all the way down to her pink crescendos. She slowly went pliant. He smiled—first obstacle passed. He lifted his head to hers and kissed he lips gently. Letting go of her hands, he enveloped her in his arms and pulled her into his arms. She lifted her hands and wrapped them around his neck. He let his hand slip down to her hips where he settled them there for the time being. He deepened the kiss by darting his tongue into her mouth and explored the cavern that was her mouth. She sighed contently. He drew in her lower lip and nibbled gently on it. She followed suit and pulled his top lip into her mouth and began to nibble to. Something to teach him. He drew back from the kiss and gave her a surprised look. She blushed. He kissed her forehead, then her nose, then her cheek and finally he reached her ears and began nibbling on her lobe. She wriggled for a moment before allowing him to continue. He tugged at it and licked it until it while she moaned softly in his ear. When her ear looked plump and red from his massacre, he trailed down to her neck. Dropping kisses at every millimeter interval, he showered her neck with his kisses. Reaching the base of her throat, her flickered his tongue at the small depression at the base of the throat. She giggled.

All this time, his hand had been wavering below the water's surface around her hips and occasionally lowering to her thighs. He slowly moved them to cup her butt cheeks and press her closer to him. She exhaled into his hair and raked her hands over his shoulders. Miroku stepped back from her and let her go completely. She looked at him puzzled,

“ What's the matter? Is that it?” Her voice was airy and lustful.

“ No. I just want…”

“ Want to what?” Eagerness rang out.

“ Look. I need a moment to look.” He smiled genuinely. “ I have always admired from afar and now is the perfect opportunity to ogle!”

“ Pervert!!!” Sango pushed him hard into the water, creating a colossal splash. He resurfaced away from her nearer to the actual falls. He smiled sneaking before disappearing beneath the falls. Frustrated, she submerged herself and swam over to the falls, then carefully, she crossed the falling water into another world.

 

 

A/N: Well, umm….. I'm having writer's block but don't worry, I'll soon get over it and I'll come back even better than before ( I hope)! And yes, Kagome and Naraku gonna stay together. I promise to deliver.