InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I'm Looking In ❯ Wedding Jitters ( Chapter 14 )

Miroku sighed in frustration as he failed to tie his tie yet again. Inuyasha smirked at him and moved forward to take pity on his friend. Luckily he had been released from the hospital in time to attend the wedding as Miroku's best man. They had decided to go with a western style wedding after Sango had fallen in love with a wedding dress.

 

“I've never been this nervous before in my life.” Miroku said while Inuyasha tied the tie. “What if she decides that she doesn't want to marry me? What if she runs away, like that Julia Roberts movie.”

 

Inuyasha rolled his eyes. “This is the last time you watch chick flicks with Sango two days before you're supposed to get married. Besides if she's smart, she'll run away before she starts walking down the isle, then no one can stop her except Kagome, and she's a wuss.”

 

“I'm telling her you said that.” Kohaku said from where he was helping Shippou with his tie.

 

“You guys aren't helping me!” Miroku said. The door opened and Sesshomaru strolled in, his face an expressionless mask. “Oh Gods, she's gone, isn't she?”

 

Inuyasha rolled his eyes and pushed him toward Sesshomaru. “He isn't going to shut up until I go check on her. Finish tying his damn tie.”

 

Inuyasha walked out of the room to the elevator. They had gotten two hotel rooms at a hotel just down the street from the church. The girls had stayed in the wedding suite with Sango while all the guys had stayed in a room that Miroku had originally reserved for the Maid of Honour and the Best Man. Since Kagome and Inuyasha still were on shaky ground it was very possible that only one of them would be spending the night in that room.

 

Inuyasha took the elevator up two floors and knocked on the door. Rin opened the door cautiously, before turning back into the room. “It's alright, it's just Inuyasha.”

 

She opened the door and allowed Inuyasha to enter the room. “What's wrong? I sent Kohaku down to make sure that Miroku wasn't panicking.” Sango said as she stepped out of the bathroom.

 

Inuyasha shrugged. “You know Miroku; he thinks you're going to run away.”

 

“I told you guys you shouldn't have watched that stupid movie before you got married.” Kagome's voice floated from the bathroom. “Now get your ass back in here so I can finish your hair.”

 

“Hang on.” Sango said. “Look tell him that I'll be down at the church on time, hell I'll probably beat him there.”

 

Kagome came out of the bathroom. “Come on Sango, I need to finish your hair and make up if you intend on keeping your word.”

 

Inuyasha made a funny noise in the back of his throat when he spotted Kagome in her red dress. Kagome looked at him, a delicate eyebrow arching slightly. “Okay, go tell him what I told you, and tell him that if I find out he's still saying that he's not going to be able to have much of a wedding night by the time I'm through with him.”

 

Inuyasha nodded and left the room.

 

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True to her word, Sango showed up at the church earlier than Miroku. She even sent Rin out into the hallway to prove that they were there, and then spoke with him through the door.

 

Other than that the ceremony had gone pretty well. Rin had tripped on her dress, and burst into tears, until Sesshomaru came over and escorted her up the rest of the isle. Shippou kept fidgeting, his tie obviously being a problem for the poor kit.

 

All through the ceremony Inuyasha and Kagome kept making eye contact and looking away quickly. They both knew that had their relationship not fallen apart, they would be in the same position months later, reciting their own vows.

 

Dinner was wonderful, interrupted enough times by the traditional clanking of glasses to have the bride and groom kiss. Kagome giggled each time as Miroku and Sango made a big show of annoyance, but they knew they loved the attention.

 

When the time came to dance, Kagome danced her obligatory dance with Inuyasha before sitting out. She watched Sango and Miroku dancing. She was happy for the two of them and despite the small amount of icing still smashed into the lapel of Miroku's touch, they looked great. Kagome felt the air rush from her lungs as Shippou pounced, hitting her in the diaphragm.

 

“Kagome, can I take this off now? Everyone else has.”

 

Kagome smiled at the kit. “Sure Shippou, it's time to relax and have fun now.”

 

Kagome undid the knot of his tie and tucked the offending article of clothing into her purse. “Thanks Kagome!” Shippou said happily before bounding off once more.

 

Kagome turned back to watching the happy couple. “And to think that could have been us in a few years, months, whatever.” Inuyasha's voice whispered in her ear.

 

She silently cursed the Hanyou for being able to send delightful shivers up and down her spine. “Yeah, too bad someone had to fuck everything up.” Kagome snapped climbing to her feet. She had given up being happy around him and sugar coating her feelings.

 

“Okay, I deserved that.” Inuyasha grimaced.

 

“Oh believe me, you deserve so much more.” Kagome growled. “A swift kick to the balls being one of them.”

 

Inuyasha stared after her in shock. He supposed he deserved everything she was throwing his way. She had been tip-toeing around him since the accident, and the one time that they had spoken they had gotten into another fight, with him saying that maybe it was a good thing they had broken up and that she was free to go to her American boy toy. Kagome hadn't taken that too well and ended almost hitting him. The presence of Rin and Shippou had kept her from doing it.

 

He followed her out to the terrace. He grabbed her arm as she moved into the courtyard only to have to avoid her other hand that was trying to connect with his face.

 

“So violent, Kagome.” He whispered huskily.

 

“Get your fucking hand off of me.” Kagome hissed.

 

“And such language; what would your mother say?”

 

“Go for the ears and pull hard, Kagome.” She said in an all too serious tone.

 

Inuyasha flicked the aforementioned appendages, tempting to do just what she threatened. A slow song made its way out into the night and pulled her tightly to him.

 

“What are you doing?” Kagome whispered.

 

I know I've been mistaken
But just give me a break and see the changes that I've made
I've got some imperfections
But how can you collect them all and throw them in my face

 

“Dancing.” Inuyasha told her, resting his chin on top of her head. “Though this song seems a little depressing for a wedding.”

But you always find a way to keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say to keep me right here waiting
And if you chose to walk away I'd still be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say to keep you right here waiting

 

Kagome chewed on her bottom lip nervously. She could feel her resolve crumbling in his familiar embrace. She knew that there was no place else she wanted to be. As she thought this, Sesshomaru's words came back to her. Ask him for one last night.

 

I hope you're not intending
To be so condescending it's as much as I can take
and you're so independent
you just refuse to bend so I keep bending till I break

 

Can I really do that? Kagome thought. Can I really ask him for one night when I want a lifetime?

 

But you always find a way to keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say to keep me right here waiting
And if you chose to walk away I'd still be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say to keep you right here waiting

 

All of Kagome's thoughts, doubts and fears were wiped away at the feeling of Inuyasha's lips on the top of her head. She found it frightening that a kiss so simple sent pangs of longing through her, setting her body on fire.

I've made a commitment
I'm willing to bleed for you
I needed fulfillment
I found what I need in you

 

“What do you want from me Kagome?” Inuyasha groaned into her ear.

Why can't you just forgive me
I don't want to relive all the mistakes I've made along the way
But I always find a way to keep you right here waiting
I always find the words to say to keep you right here waiting

 

Kagome pulled back and stared into his golden depths. “Can you give me tonight?” She whispered. “Would you give yourself to me all night, remind me of your love for me?”

But you always find a way
To keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say to keep me right here waiting
And if I chose to walk away would you be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say to keep me right here waiting

 

Inuyasha reached down and squeezed her hand tightly. “If that's what you want from me, I'll more than happily give it.”

 

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AN: Thanks to Drysdale for suggesting the song “Right Here” by Staind to me. I've been trying to figure out the best place to put the song and finally found it.

 

If you want to see all the wedding stuff you can check it out here:

http://photobucket.com/albums/y9/ralphlauren83/inside/we dding/ (remove any spaces that may appear).

 

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or the characters of Rumiko Takahashi. I do own the plot of this story along with any original characters that may make an appearance.