InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I'm On The Outside ❯ Jasmine and Honeysuckle ( Chapter 5 )

AN: From here on out I will not be putting the ages in, simply because this is where my story is really going to pick up. They've reached the age where I figure that they're old enough to handle “adult situations” because in all honesty, Kagome being 15 and having to deal with that stuff kind of gives me the creeps (but I deal with it). Also, I'm not really a Kikyo hater, I actually find her character interesting, but I do need to make her a bitch since it fits in with the plot of this story. And yes it is Inu/Kag, but not for a while.

 

As always R and R. Thanks to all those who have!!!!!

I don't own anything but this story's plot and any original characters that I might come up with.

 

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Age 17:

 

Inuyasha walked out of the store wrestling with the flowers he had just bought Kikyo. It was their second anniversary and he had already blown most of his pocket money buying her presents. He had asked Kagome to go with him but she told him that she had some errands to run and wouldn't be able to go.

 

He walked towards his car and spotted a familiar figure exiting a burger joint. He was about to call to Kagome when he realized that she wasn't alone. Kouga, the new exchange student was trailing after her. He watched as Kagome pushed at Kouga, only to have him come back and wrap an arm around her waist.

 

Inuyasha's eyes dropped to a glare as Kouga nibbled on Kagome's neck, while she giggled. He knew that Kagome knew what Kouga's intentions meant, and still she didn't push him away. He growled low in his throat when Kagome turned and wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him.

 

Kagome could feel Inuyasha's presence and pulled away from Kouga. She waved to him before crossing the street. “Hey you.” She said, hugging Inuyasha.

 

Inuyasha winced as he smelt Kouga's scent all over her. “I thought you had errands to run today.” He said bitterly.

 

“I did, but Kouga offered to drive me after mom needed the car.” Kagome told him.

 

“I could have driven you around. I needed your help this morning.”

 

Kagome glanced at the flowers. “Oh my God!” She exclaimed. “I totally forgot about your anniversary!”

 

Kouga scratched his head and stared at Inuyasha. “Anniversary for what dog breath?”

 

Inuyasha glared at Kouga. “It's his second anniversary with Kikyo today.” Kagome told him.

 

“Who the hell would want to spend two years with you?” Kouga asked.

 

“Hey!” Inuyasha exclaimed. “Kagome's been with me for eleven years!”

 

“So to speak.” Kagome muttered. “Do you need any more help picking anything out?”

 

“But Kagome, we were supposed to go see a movie!” Kouga whined.

 

“We can go later.” Kagome said, brushing him off.

 

“Well, I could use some help picking out a sweater that I know she wants. You guys are probably the same size.” Inuyasha said, smirking at Kouga.

 

Kagome turned to face Kouga. “Would you mind if I call you once we're done?” Kagome asked. “I can meet you at the theater.”

 

Kouga snarled at Inuyasha before turning back to Kagome. “Yeah, that's fine.” He muttered, giving her a quick kiss on the cheek.

 

Inuyasha watched Kouga smugly as he got into his car. Once he was gone Kagome linked her arm through his and let him lead her over to his own vehicle. “So how long have you two been together?”

 

Kagome sighed. She had decided not to tell him about her and Kouga, knowing how he would react. “I dunno, about a month or so now.”

 

Inuyasha stared at her in shock before allowing her in to the car. “You mean to tell me that you and Kouga have been dating for a month and you didn't tell me?”

 

Kagome fought the urge to roll her eyes. “I didn't tell you because I know how you are.”

 

“Well Kagome, he's a full demon!” Inuyasha told her. “You of all people should know what demons are after!”

 

Kagome sighed and nodded. “Don't worry, I'll be fine!” She said, reaching over to scratch his ear. “Besides, if anything happens, I always have you to defend my honor.”

 

Inuyasha smirked at her as he pulled away from the curb. “Damn rights you do!”

 

They drove a short distance to the store where Inuyasha knew Kikyo's sweater was. He had seen her looking at it several times over the past few weeks, but it was expensive and he knew that she would never be able to afford it. They climbed out of the car and started towards the shop. He heard Kagome gasp and he was suddenly pulled into an alley.

 

“Hey, what's the big idea?” He asked.

 

Kagome shushed him and pointed down the street. Inuyasha peaked his head around the corner. At first he couldn't figure out what it was that he was supposed to be looking at, and then he saw her. Kikyo had just walked out of a store, but before he had the chance to go to his girlfriend a guy he had never seen before wrapped his arms around her, his hands sliding into her back pockets.

 

Kagome's eyes narrowed as Kikyo reached up and kissed the guy in a very non-platonic way. She heard Inuyasha's breath catch in his throat, but before she could do anything he was on his way to what she could only assume was tear the guy a new one.

 

She quickly jumped to her feet and followed him. “Hey!” Inuyasha shouted.

 

Kikyo turned to face her boyfriend and quickly slapped the face of the boy she had just been kissing. “Inuyasha, thank God you're here!” She exclaimed. “He tried to force himself on me!”

“Save it Kikyo, we saw the whole thing.” Inuyasha said.

 

“Who's we?” Kikyo asked as Kagome appeared behind Inuyasha. “Oh, surprise surprise.”

 

Kagome rolled her eyes. “What's it to you Kikyo?”

 

“Just that he stands here freaking out because I'm out with a friend and he's doing the exact same thing.” Kikyo hissed at her.

 

“A friend huh?” Kagome asked. “I have friends too, but I certainly don't go around acting like that with them!”

 

Kikyo's hand balled into a fist as she glared at Kagome. “And how do I know that you and Inuyasha don't? You spend more time with him then I do.”

 

“Enough!” Inuyasha yelled. “Kagome is my best friend and nothing will ever change that. No matter who I'm seeing, Kagome will always be my best friend!”

 

Kikyo rolled her eyes. “Oh that's rich.”

 

“Look Kikyo, not only do I find out that you're cheating on me, but I also find out that you're as big of a bitch as everyone's been telling me for the past two years!” Inuyasha told her. “It's over. Come on Kagome.”

 

Kagome followed Inuyasha silently as he climbed into his car. “Are you alright?” She asked as he had settled in behind the driver's seat.

 

“Yeah, I'm fine.” Inuyasha sighed. “I guess it's good thing I haven't taken any prices off the presents I got her.”

 

Kagome nodded and glanced at the flowers laying in the back seat. “Look, do you want to come and spend the night at my house tonight?”

 

“What about Kouga?”

 

Kagome shrugged. “He'll understand. We can order a pizza, get some movies and just veg all night. Mom and gramps are out of town and Souta's at his friend's house tonight. We won't have anyone to harass us.”

 

Inuyasha pulled up to a red light and wrapped his arms around Kagome, pulling her to him and kissing her temple gently. “What would I do without you?”

 

Kagome grinned. “Well for one you wouldn't be able to gorge yourself on pizza and junk food.”

 

“Did your mom pick up Ramen?”

 

“Is Miroku a pervert?” Kagome retorted.

 

“Fair enough, let's go.”

 

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The alarm on Inuyasha's cell phone roused both of them from their sleep. The TV was playing nothing but snow and Kagome's neck was cramped from falling asleep leaning against her arm. Kagome groaned and groped around for the offending object.

 

She picked up his cell phone and saw a message saying, “Pick up Ship, 3 am, airport.” Kagome reached down and shook Inuyasha awake, cursing him for being able to resume his sleep so easily.

 

“What?” He muttered rubbing his eyes.

 

“You have a message. Something about picking up Ship at 3 am from an airport?”

 

Inuyasha groaned. “Shit, I forgot all about that. I guess you wouldn't want to come and keep me company would ya?”

 

Kagome yawned and weighed her options, deciding to go with him. She reached across the table and grabbed the remote control. She turned the TV off before grabbing a hair tie. She stood and pulled her hair back as she followed Inuyasha out to his car.

 

“So what's Ship?” She asked him.

 

“Shippou, my baby cousin.” Inuyasha told her. “Remember him?”

 

“Shippou? The little Kitsune?” Kagome asked him.

 

“Yeah. He's coming to live with us.” Inuyasha said.

 

“He's coming to live with you?” Kagome asked. “Why is he coming to live with you?”

 

“Because his parents were killed the other night.” Inuyasha explained.

 

Kagome gasped. Shippou's parents weren't really related to Inuyasha. Shippou and Inuyasha's fathers had been friends since childhood, even though they weren't blood family, they considered themselves to be brothers. Same went for Shippou and Inuyasha, while they weren't really cousins; they saw no reason to say otherwise.

 

“Oh my God!” Kagome exclaimed. “Why didn't you tell me?”

 

Inuyasha shrugged. “I don't know, I guess I didn't want to upset you is all.”

 

Kagome reached over and tweaked his ear gently. “You know that I want to know about things like that!”

 

Inuyasha nodded, but said nothing. They spent the rest of the ride in silence. They arrived at the airport and parked as close to the building as they could. They walked through the countless corridors, trying to find the terminal that Shippou would be coming out of. When they finally found it, they sat down and waited for his plane to arrive.

 

Kagome yawned and rubbed her eyes. She was tired and would like nothing more then to be at home in bed, but she didn't mind being there with Inuyasha. Inuyasha watched her out of the corner of his eye before wrapping his arm around her shoulder and pulling her closer to him.

 

“Lie on my lap and get some sleep.” He told her.

 

Kagome nodded and rested her head on his thigh, sleep overcoming her immediately. Inuyasha sighed and touched her head, gently running his fingers through the hair that was hanging underneath her hair tie. He waited patiently for the plane to land. He was excited that Shippou was coming to live with him. He considered the young Kitsune to be like a little brother, or even a son.

 

As he played with the strands of Kagome's hair he thought of how Kagome had acted over Shippou when he was a baby. She had immediately taken him into her arms and cooed at the sight of him. She had held him for hours, rocking him, singing to him, playing with him and Shippou had loved every minute of it.

 

“Flight 2298 is now arriving in terminal three.”

 

Inuyasha sighed and shook Kagome awake. “Come on, his flight's here. We were promised that he would be one of the first ones off.”

 

Kagome nodded and followed Inuyasha to the gate. A flight attendant opened the doors and lead the small, scared Kitsune out of the plane. Shippou looked around nervously, but his face broke out into a smile when he saw Inuyasha.

 

“Inuyasha!” He cried happily letting go of the attendants hand and running to the Hanyou.

 

“Hey Shippou!” Inuyasha said, scooping the kit up in his arms. “How was the flight?”

 

“Airplanes are noisy.” Shippou said. “Who's she?”

 

Inuyasha turned to Kagome. “This is my best friend Kagome. She used to hold you all the time when you were little.”

 

“She's pretty.” Shippou whispered.

 

Kagome grinned at the kit and took him from Inuyasha. “Well I think you and I are going to get along great Shippou.”

 

The young Kitsune stared at her, touching her face and hair while he breathed in her scent. “I remember that smell.” He admitted. “Jasmine and Honeysuckle!”

 

Kagome gave Inuyasha a questioning look. “Jasmine and Honeysuckle?”

 

Inuyasha nodded. “It's what you smell like.” He told her. “Your natural scent. Some people smell much better then others.”

 

Shippou snuggled into Kagome. “Your smell is relaxing.”

 

Kagome smiled and adjusted her hold on Shippou, making him more comfortable. It wasn't long before the young Kit was asleep in her arms. “Is my scent really that relaxing?”

 

Inuyasha watched for Shippou's luggage, checking tags from time to time to see if any were his. “Why do you think I told you about my demon blood and asked you to watch over me?” He asked her. “Your scent tames my blood.”

 

Kagome blushed as Inuyasha pulled the last of the bags onto a trolley. “Come on, let's go home.”