InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Hello Daddy! ❯ Making Decisions ( Chapter 10 )

Hello Daddy!

 

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. All rights Belong to Rumiko Takahashi.

 

 

A/N: AU. Characters are OOC for the most part. Back! And let me tell you, crazy things have happened! Unedited, so please bear with me.

 

 

Chapter 10 — Making Decisions

 

 

He drove for a while, but a while didn't even begin to describe how long he'd actually been driving. The automatic clock in his car glowed in the night sky soon to light up with the waking sun. It was five in the morning, but he wasn't tired at all. Somehow, he wished it was sleep that kept him driving towards no destination, but somewhere in the back of his mind, he knew exactly where he was headed. Making those instinctive turns, one past the tree to the left, down a long winding road, he made a right turn, his car slowing down in front of the house that had become his home but now a place where he could not return.

 

 

Inuyasha parked the car across the street, but didn't leave from its confines. Instead, he opted to roll down the windows, staring out at the white house with a blank expression. A light was still on and he figured it would. It was Kagome's room, the place where he frequented her bed during their routinely sleepovers, but those good moments only lasted for a short while.

 

 

Kagome.

 

 

Her name was like a thorn stuck deep inside his chest threatening to reach his heart and give him a wound that would never recover. Perhaps it already did. It was because of her that his emotions were cluttered in such a mess he didn't know how to organize them in a way he could understand. He couldn't even begin to comprehend what exactly occurred earlier that night. It was mind numbing. That was why he'd been driving so long. To clear his mind, to calm himself before he personally walked up to her to ask the one question that had been killing him since he left Sesshoumaru's home ten hours ago.

 

 

Why?

 

 

Did she think he would force her to abort the child or give the boy up for adoption? Inuyasha wasn't a shallow person. If he knew, he would have taken good care of her and Keishi. He would've done everything in his might to make sure that nothing would every happen to her or their child. Inuyasha would've loved them; he would have given them a home and protected them. He would've done anything for them, wouldn't he?

 

 

Slamming his hands on the steering wheel, Inuyasha cradled his head in his shaking hands. Confusion and pain mixed together as they attacked his mind. How did things end up like they had? Him and Kagome, when did they ever hold each other so intimately? Inuyasha didn't remember a time ever and it ticked him off because it was a memory that should have been precious. Here he thought he was still a prudish young virgin when he obviously rendezvoused with Kagome some time in their younger years. The biggest question was when?

 

 

And then there was Sesshoumaru. His bastard brother had known the entire time. That thought did nothing but boil the rage that he temporarily cooled. Out of all people, why did it have to be the one person Inuyasha scorned the most? It wasn't like Sesshoumaru to keep such big secrets, so why?

 

 

It hurt Inuyasha that Kagome trusted something so big to someone who had no right or business to interfere. Maybe that was why his tongue slipped as he uttered words to Kagome that he'd never be able to take back. The things he said to her, he never meant it a word of it. The rage inside him caused him to say hurtful things to the one woman he loved more than himself. The look she gave him after he so thoughtlessly pushed her away, he'd remember that forever.

 

 

“You're just like your cousin you know,” he barked blindly through his anger. Those words, he didn't intend to say them, but betrayal and hurt cut him severely, penetrating through the old wounds that use to fester and spread. “This relationship… won't work Kagome.”

 

 

Inuyasha knew Kagome wasn't anything like her cousin. In fact, she was everything her cousin wasn't. Back then, Inuyasha was just another foolish boy who thought he'd marry the first girl he dated. Yes, he loved Kikyo once, but the love he held for Kagome was on a scale of its own wasn't it?

 

 

He remembered the time when Kikyo had brought Kagome to his favorite noodle restaurant as a surprise. Honestly, he had been so surprised he was lost for words. Even as he continued to date Kikyo, his random meetings with Kagome always tugged at his heart strings so firmly. He denied it so many times that perhaps he'd fallen for Kagome. And he did. He knew it then, didn't he? That his feelings for Kagome were always more than friends?

 

 

If he would've been smarter and less of a coward, he would've saved Kikyo, Kagome and himself years of heartache.

 

 

And Keishi, the boy was his son. As much as Inuyasha was upset at the whole situation, just the thought that he'd fathered the pup was enough to put his insane thoughts to ease. Although it was a mystery to him why Keishi didn't carry his scent, Inuyasha figured it was just as complicated as the whole situation.

 

 

Rolling the windows back up, Inuyasha started up his car. He needed time to recollect every one of his feelings and put them in order. He wasn't stupid enough to rush aimlessly to Kagome although it sounded fairly reasonable. That would only cause for another round of misunderstandings and hurt. Even though time away from the Higurashi's sounded good to his ears, he was reluctant to leave. He was certain that if he remained there any longer he would've went to them, held them, told them how sorry he was and how much he loved them, but he knew his actions would betray his thoughts.

 

 

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Kagome worked steadfastly, flipping through patient records, signing prescriptions, doing everything to keep her mind occupied. Kagome didn't know how long she could pretend to act like the professional doctor she was supposed to be.

 

 

After Inuyasha so edgily left them at Sesshoumaru's, she and her son went home. No dinner was eaten, not even a word was spoken afterwards, only tears and regret. Of course she tried to keep her tears muffled when they arrived to their suddenly large home, but Keishi's heightened senses picked up on her tears. He didn't say a word as if he understood what was happening. He only gave her a hug and cried along with her. And that's how they spent their weekend, crying themselves to sleep.

 

 

Even though Kagome insisted on staying home from work, her mother urged her to go, even if it was for half a day. So here she was, Monday morning, working to keep her head high and not forget her place in the realm of single mothers.

 

 

Clicking through the schedule on the computer, she had twenty minutes to prepare before her next patient. Today proved to be a very busy day, keeping her focused on appropriate things and she appreciated that. Still, she had five more appointments before heading home. Kagome was on a time crunch.

 

 

Reaching for her hand phone to check up on her boy, Kaede entered her work space.

 

 

“Ah, Kagome child. Are ye busy right now?” The elderly woman asked urgently.

 

 

Kagome set her phone down. “No, is there something you need?” Kagome tried to keep her tone of irritation down. It wasn't because Kaede was pestering her that made her edgy; it was because of the complication in her life.

 

 

“Actually, I have a guest I'd like ye to meet,” Kaede signaled for the stranger to enter the room.

 

 

The moment the person walked through the door Kagome wished she would have taken that shower last night or at least put on some makeup. How could Kaede embarrass her like this? She was sure she had large bags under her eyes. She hadn't slept for nearly three days, and the oncoming week was weighing heavy on her.

 

 

Kagome sighed inwardly. She'd have to work twice as hard to make a lasting first impression.

 

 

Standing on her feet, Kagome put on her brightest smile as she stuck her hand out to shake the renowned Doctor.

 

 

“It's a pleasure to meet you Doctor Jinenji,” Kagome spoke with a spark of life she thought she'd lost over the weekend.

 

 

The older doctor gave her a firm shake. “The pleasure is mine Doctor Higurashi.”

 

 

Kagome didn't believe she was speaking with the famous Jinenji. She attended one of his lectures on Demon and Hanyou Stability and Medicine. Since then, Kagome had been intrigued with the protein that triggered demon blood to absorb the given medicine or flank it.

 

 

Doctor Jinenji was always a shy person in character but once he started talking, it was hard to stop him from talking. All in all, Jinenji was a modest brilliant man whom Kagome respected and looked up to in her field in medicine. She never thought in her life that she'd get a chance to speak with him so formally.

 

 

Kagome shook herself from her reverie. “What brings you here to Tokyo?”

 

 

The middle-aged doctor pulled a folder from under his arm addressed to her. Kagome took it graciously, opening the sealed package, pulling out a reasonably thick set of papers. She looked up to ask what she was holding, but Kaede jumped her to the punch.

 

 

“Ye see Kagome child, Jinenji-san is recruiting a group of doctors to assist in his research.”

 

 

Kagome nodded, not quite understanding what was being said. She glanced back at the paper in her hands, realizing she was holding a contract.

 

 

Her mouth reflexively hung open. “Are… are you saying—” Kagome seemed to be at a loss for words.

 

 

“It would be an honor if you'd participate in my research,” Dr. Jinenji spoke. “Kaede-san speaks highly of you and recommended you to myself.”

 

 

Kagome gave Kaede a look of disbelief. To be honest, Kagome was ecstatic. She was beyond ecstatic, she was on the nerve to kiss Kaede, but stopped herself. This was a once in a lifetime chance and Kagome would not waste the good will that dropped right into her lap.

 

 

“Oh, there's also a perk,” Kaede suddenly remembered, “All of Jinenji's research will occur in America.”

 

 

Kagome's sudden cheerful façade crashed. “America?” It came out more like a strangled choke. The “perk” didn't sound all too exciting to Kagome.

 

 

“I seem to have forgotten to mention that, but yes,” the half-horse half-human youkai explained, “My head lab is stationed in New York and I have some very fragile materials that wouldn't survive a plane ride to Japan.”

 

 

As much as Kagome seemed like the cat had eaten the canary, agreeing to working the famous doctor meant leaving behind Japan and her family didn't it? America was a place she'd always wanted to go, but now, was it the right choice? If she were asked to join him in the past, she would have jumped at it without a doubt, but she had a son and then… there was Inuyasha.

 

 

Kaede must have seen the conflicting grimace on Kagome's face when the elder woman gave her a warm squeeze.

 

 

“Of course this is a big decision for ye to make, but this is a big opportunity. I know how much ye always wanted to study in America.”

 

 

Kagome nodded slightly, trying to muster up a half smile. The truth was that she always always wanted to study in America, but living in a foreign country for unknowing years, she wasn't too confident of herself.

 

 

“Kaede is right,” Jinenji added. “There's no need to worry yourself sick over this matter, but perhaps if you are feeling disheartened, you are welcomed to join this Friday's seminar on my current research.”

 

 

Kagome's eyes widened. She knew what seminar he was talking about. For the past few months, she tried to get the few tickets to attend it, but of course failed to do so. Even so, the seminar was held in New York. As much as she wanted to attend for even that short day, she was sure plane tickets were already bought out. And she still had Keishi. She never spent a day without him and she didn't know how comfortable she would be if she left him with her mother for so long.

 

 

Kagome sighed inwardly. Everything that she wanted, she got, but the timing for it was all wrong.

 

 

“If ye worry about accommodations, I've already taken care of everything Kagome. All ye need to do is say yes.” Kaede encouraged, handing Kagome a half sized envelope.

 

 

Kagome took the envelope, though with contradicting feelings. Once again, Kaede had outdone herself leaving Kagome with basically no choice but to go to the seminar. She tried to keep her smile on, but it was slipping just as fast as the papers in her hands were beginning to.

 

 

She bid them good bye shortly after, falling straight into her chair. Her head fell to her desk as she pushed all documents out of her way. She wished she had a switch that would turn her brain off to completely dysfunction. All the thinking she was doing was enough to cause a new type of disease.

 

 

America huh? She thought dejectedly. She wanted to go. More than anything, she wanted to be a part of Doctor Jinenji's research. It wasn't everyday someone as brilliant as Einstein asked her to work with them. It was much more than an honor and Kagome was more than willing to go forward with the invitation.

 

 

Sliding back in the chair, she casually ripped the envelope Kaede just handed to her not that long ago. The contents didn't surprise Kagome as two plane tickets fell into her lap. Of course, one was for her and the other… her son. As she continued to flip through the flight times and the booked hotel, Kagome's eye fell upon the agenda for her son while she'd be at the seminar. That brought a genuine smile to her face for the second time that day. Kagome swore she was going to hug the elder woman so hard when she saw her next. Everything Kaede had done for her was like a blessing. There was no way Kagome could ever be seriously angry at her for doing such kind deeds like this.

 

 

With a sigh, Kagome slipped everything into a giant folder before stuffing it into her workbag. Perhaps she'd go to America, at least this Friday that was. Attending the seminar didn't mean she was agreeing to work with Jinenji in America. She was only going to broaden her horizons or so she'd like to tell herself. Whether or not she decided to make her stay in America permanent had nothing to do with Inuyasha, right? Or was she wrong.

 

 

Inuyasha.

 

 

She slumped forward again, a sudden wash of tears brimming at the corners of her eyes. She wanted to speak to him, hear his voice, hold him, tell him everything, but he didn't seem to want the same things. The entire weekend, she spent about every other minute calling him. Not once did he pick up nor decide to call her back for that fact. She understood his rampant anger and he had every right, but for him to keep himself isolated from her and Keishi was tearing her to pieces each day. All this talk about America and not once did she consider what he may think about her going to another country. Then again, he didn't seem to want to see her anyways. Although it was hard enough on her, she knew Keishi had taken it much harder.

 

 

Yesterday morning she remembered Keishi woke up without his usual dashing smile. He didn't cry but in his eyes or say anything but Kagome could see the absolute longing to be with Inuyasha. She wanted to be the one to take away whatever dull ache he was holding in. She should've been punished for her actions or her lack of action. Keishi didn't deserve to be in the position that he was because of her and Inuyasha. If Inuyasha didn't want to see her, it was fine, but Inuyasha shouldn't have denied Keishi.

 

 

Fighting off the exhaustion building tremendously in her head, she sat staring at the computer screen for an amount of time she couldn't remember until a soft voice tugged at her.

 

 

“Doctor Higurashi!” Hana shouted the fourth time, tapping the mind lapsed doctor on the shoulder. “Are you feeling alright?”

 

 

Kagome shook herself from her zombie trance. “Sorry,” Kagome apologized, pinching the pain on her forehead. “I'm fine.”

 

 

Kagome's words did little to persuade the nurse, but Hana nodded anyways. “Well, your mother just called. She said Keishi's been vomiting nonstop since you left.”

 

 

Kagome's movements stilled, her chair squeaking slightly but she got on her feet. “Hana, I'll be taking an early leave.”

 

 

The nurse didn't cross the doctor's orders, but interjected. “Kaede says you'll be gone the rest of the week.”

 

 

That got Kagome's attention as she chewed the inside of her cheek. “If that's what she says.” Kagome replied unsure if she should have been glad or not. Tossing her hand phone in her back pocket, Kagome pulled her bag onto her shoulders.

 

 

The flight to New York was Tuesday afternoon, nearly leaving in twenty seven hours and she had to decide whether she really was going to go or not. Well, Kagome supposed she needed to take a break from all the drama following her. Maybe, America would clear her mind and give her better insight on her position.

 

 

Looking at the confused nurse on more time, Kagome finally chuckled. “I'll see you next week.”

 

 

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Tuesday afternoon.

 

 

Inuyasha locked his office door walking past his secretary. She busily typed away at the computer screen giving him a quick wave of good bye before continuing what she was doing. He was glad the middle aged woman didn't like to start lengthy conversations with him. Maybe that was why he had hired her in the first place, because she did her job well without annoying him like the other fifty women he'd fired.

 

 

Making his way to the elevator, he didn't even push the button when the metal doors opened to a couple he didn't want to encounter.

 

 

“Hey guys,” he greeted dully.

 

 

The woman clad in a pair of jeans and pink shirt slapped him hard across the face as she pushed her way out of the moving door. “You egotistic jerk!”

 

 

“Sango!” Miroku exclaimed, holding his wife back. “You promised you wouldn't hit him!”

 

 

The exasperated woman shoved her husband out. “Be quiet Miroku!” She was on the verge of hitting him too. “Inuyasha needs to know.” That shut him up and everyone else that was in hearing range.

 

 

Turning her attention back to the hanyou who rubbed his reddening cheek, Sango pulled out a small velvet box and tossed it to Inuyasha who caught it instinctively. He stared at the small object recognizing immediately what it was.

 

 

“Why… why do you have this?” Inuyasha asked in disbelief. He was hoping he wasn't seeing things but surely when he cracked open the lid, it was there, the beautiful jade necklace he had put on Kagome's neck the very night he abandoned her so coldly. Her scent was still on it and he had to hold in his breath to not completely inhale the fragile piece of jewelry.

 

 

“It doesn't matter,” she stated as Inuyasha lifted his head to meet her gaze.

 

 

“The hell it does!” he snarled wanting to shake the woman for information, but Miroku stepped in between them.

 

 

“Calm down Inuyasha!” Miroku held Inuyasha in place seeing flashes of red pass before his best friend's eyes.

 

 

Inuyasha took a step back, squeezing his lids shut to contain his bottled frustrations. He didn't look at them as he strode past them towards the staircase. So what if his office was on the twenty first floor? It didn't matter as long as he got the hell out of the place before some ended up seriously injured.

 

 

It didn't take him long to yank open the door and descend down the long spiral of stairs. They were following him and it only caused him to increase his pace.

 

 

“Inuyasha! Wait.” Miroku leaned over the edge of stairs to get Inuyasha's attention, but of course the hanyou ignored him completely.

 

 

“Fine! Be that way Inuyasha!” This time Sango was the one shouting down the echoing staircase. “Keep ignoring Kagome! And when she leaves for good she won't be coming back!” Sango bit her cheeks to quell the tears falling from her face.

 

 

Inuyasha stopped in his tracks, but didn't look up.

 

 

“She said she's going to America,” Sango spoke quietly, but nonetheless, Inuyasha heard her. “She's already at the airport… so Inuyasha,” Sango was crying, she said she wouldn't, but she was, “Bring them back home Inuyasha.”

 

 

The couple observed the hanyou from above watching his every movement. He cringed in his spot, but within a blink he was flying down the stairs faster than a bullet could hit a person.

 

 

When they were sure Inuyasha was gone, Sango fell on her butt, wiping away the tears as she burst into laughter. Miroku joined her as he pulled her close to him.

 

 

“I told he'd go after her” Sango reminded, holding out her hand as if waiting for something.

 

 

Miroku sighed pulling out his wallet only to give her the fifty she betted on. “My dear sweet Sango, let us pray he does not find out that we were lying.”

 

 

“Lying!” She couldn't believe what she was hearing as she pocketed her well earned money. “Those two idiots need an encouraging push and it's not like we were completely lying,” she offered. “She is going to America… but she'll be back Sunday.”

 

 

And that was exactly why Miroku was concerned.

 

 

A/N: Short short chapter, I know, but I couldn't let you guys wait another moment. I can already hear the complaints and whiny voices asking to update faster, but please understand that unfortunate things have happened within the past three weeks in my life. I'm doing my best, but I really do want to finish writing this story before summer gets out, so thank you for always being patient. Lots of things have happened recently and all my time has been sucked away. If I could sit for hours just typing away I would, no lie. So thank you again, I'll be gone this weekend, and I hope I'm not exhausted by the time Monday hits so I can start on with the next chapter. I promise the next chapter will be much longer. Peace and love.

 

 

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