InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Love In A Library ❯ Out ( Chapter 6 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

After book boy had left, I had completely blanked out. No one could contact me for an hour or two, and I knew I had Shippou confused and scared, but I couldn't help it. Through our odd relationship, he saw me as his girlfriend. And this made me ecstatic, though I didn't show it, of course.

In my state of shock, I did manage to put Shippou to bed in my room (Naraku's was too much of a hazard to the child so I couldn't allow him to sleep in there). But afterwards, as I sat on that couch, I could only think that book boy saw me as an significant other and I was the luckiest woman on the face of this Earth.

When Naraku came home, he was staggering drunk. I knew he would be. For crying out loud, I gave him ¥ 12,500 to spend, a little more than I should have. But it was for the better, and book boy didn't even see a trace of him (except his room, and that hardly counts).

Right now I was heading to the library with Shippou's hand in mine. I was thinking about taking my car, since the weather has taken a turn for the worse, but Shippou wanted to take a walk outside. So, being a good mother that I am, took him without any hesitation.

“Mama?” He asked with a sniffle from the cold.

“Yes, my darling?”

“We're going to see Rin and her daddy, right?” I nodded with a smile.

“Yes, we are. I've told you again and again that we were going to see them twice every week. Are you excited?” He beamed at me, answering the question in silence. As we came to the library, his eyes began to shine with pure glee. He truly is a darling little boy.

As we entered the warmth of the library, my cell phone began to ring.

“Kagome, no cell phone usage.” I glanced up to see Saya eyeing me with the look all people get when they're agitated. I ignored her and answered my phone anyways, though her look was rather intimidating.

“Yes?” I asked simply. “Kagome Higurashi speaking.”

“Your lunatic friend is here about to stab me with a knife!” Naraku cried through the phone, making me pull the speaker away from my ear.

“Sango wouldn't do that.” I declared with a scowl. “You're probably just trying to fool me, aren't you? It's not April fools.”

“I am serious!” He cried loudly. “Sango, put that damn fork down right now or I'm calling the cops!”

“Tell her I'll have lunch with her tomorrow at work. Whatever she's angry about we can talk about then if it isn't so serious.” I walked Shippou into the children's section.

“What is Uncle Naraku yelling about?” He asked, causing me to smile pleasantly.

“Oh, he's just being chased around with Sango aiming a fork at his side. Nothing important.” He nodded in response before dropping his yellow jacket at my feet to join Rin, whom was sitting in the corner playing with a few dolls with Jakotsu.

I bent down to pick up the coat he had so carelessly dropped at my feet. I bundled it up before starting to take off my own.

“Let me help you, mademoiselle.” I smiled as I glanced to see book boy behind me, helping me out of my coat. I nodded in thanks before turning to the yelling coming from the tiny speaker held an inch away from my ear.

“Naraku, did you tell her?”

“Yes! She's psycho! Miroku, restrain her for me, please!” I giggled.

“Tell her I will meet her tomorrow. I promise. I'm just at the library with my boyfriend. If you tell her that, it'll shut her up.” I flipped off my phone without any hesitation before turning it off. For that, I knew, would just anger her more and Naraku would be pelted with forks. After a day, her fury subsides to a calm anger that I can handle quite well.

“You're right on time, my little door-gluer.” I smiled.

“I made sure I was. That or you'd be angry with me.” He smirked sexily as I brushed some of his bangs away from his eyes.

“How could I be mad at you? Now give me a kiss and tell me good evening.” I grinned as I stood on my tiptoes, a soft blush on my cheeks, as I gave him a small peck on the lips. He seemed disappointed at this choice of greeting, but accepted it. After I had told him a sweet `Good evening' he glanced over to Rin and Shippou.

“KAGOME!” The little girl screamed as she noticed where I stood before jumping up and dashing at me. I awaited an impact that never came, for book boy had grabbed her by the collar before she smacked into me.

“Rin, where have your manners gone? I thought I raised you properly, pup?” She blushed slightly in embarrassment from being scolded by her father, but she pushed that aside as she embraced me in a tight hug. I smiled.

“It's so good to see you again, my dear! How have you been?” She grinned.

“Good! But Daddy styled my hair wrong today.” She said with a pout as she fingered her ponytail. I snuck a peek up at book boy to see him blushing at Rin's statement, making me giggle.

“That's no good, Rin! Here, let me redo it for you.” She spun around quickly, allowing me access to her hair. I took out the messy ponytail, allowing her dark ebony locks to fall to her shoulders. I ran my fingers through her hair, straightening out the knots before styling it to my liking. I felt that a side ponytail fit her best, for she was the type of girl I could imagine seeing the style in. When she turned to face me a beam was on her lips as she ran over to a mirror.

“Thanks so much Kagome!” She squealed before looking at her dad. “You have to take some lessons from Kagome, daddy.” I heard him chuckle softly as he nudged Rin in the back.

“Go back to Jakotsu and Shippou. They're waiting for you.”

“Yep!” She chirped happily before waving boldly, skipping off to play with her friends.

“Oh, book boy, seems I have to teach you my ways, ne?” I asked as I took his hand in mine. He brought it gently to his lips with a smile.

“Lead the way, my dear.” I waved to Rin and Shippou before leisurely pulling book boy to our section of the library.

We were silent for a few moments as we walked hand in hand through the shelves. Barely any noise was heard besides the soft padding of our feet on the carpet below us. Everything was so serene and silent that I couldn't help but letting a deep comfortable sigh pass my lips.

“Rin was rather energetic to get here today.” He said, turning to stop me. I smiled as I let go of his hand, bouncing in one of the beaten purple chairs.

“So was Shippou! You should've seen how many times he asked if you two were going to be here today! It was so cute.” I glanced over at book boy, whom stood looking at a few shelves of books with his hands in his pockets. He wore a pair of blue jeans and a navy blue long sleeved top. His silver framed glasses glinted in the light of the library, making me bite my lip after staring at him for a few moments.

He caught my stare quickly, turning his attention from the books on the shelves to me. He stalked up to me quietly, our gaze never dropping, until he reached where I lay on the chair. In one single swoop, he was down on me, our lips pressed together. He watched me as my eyes fluttered close as I weaved my fingers through his hair. I smiled as he paused in his passion to allow us to breathe before deciding that he needed more. I gladly accepted his lips on mine, happy to give him as much as he wanted.

His lips wandered from mine, kissing along my jaw until he came to my ear, nibbling on it. My breath was taken away as his tongue slid along my neck. I felt fire spread through my body as he nibbled and nipped at my skin.

“And I thought you two actually read books here! My, my, I should have known!” Book boy fell off me ungracefully at that moment as we glanced up to see Jakotsu shaking his head at us.

“J-J-Jakotsu!” I stuttered as I placed a hand to my neck, my palm rubbing the raw skin that book boy had once been playing with. “We were…ah…um…” I was at a total loss for words as I felt my face turn a vibrant scarlet.

“What do you want?” Book boy asked irritably as he stood up, dusting off his pants. He clearly held the look that he was displeased that Jakotsu interrupted us. Jakotsu cleared his throat before handing out my coat.

“You two left your coats on a chair and a few children were playing with it. I decided to be the good guy and give them to yas…but I can certainly see that you both want to be alone.” I looked away from him in embarrassment as he handed me my coat, throwing the other to book boy.

“Leave.” Book boy commanded at once, causing Jakotsu to smile. He winked at me with a grin, mouthing `Get'em girl' before leaving.

“I'll make sure no one comes this way!” And with that he turned around the corner, leaving us to ourselves. We were silent for a moment before I looked up at him to see that his face was a slight red as he leaned against the shelves. I stood up, placing the coat on the seat, before softly walking up to him.

“You didn't hurt yourself when you fell off, did you?” He glanced down at me with a soft smile before pulling me closer.

“I didn't hurt you…” He licked my neck teasingly. “Did I?” I pressed myself closer to his body as he picked up right where he left off on the couch. I closed my eyes in bliss as I tilted my head back to allow him the access he wanted. It felt…magnificent.

He stopped after a moment and kept his lips pressed against my neck, though they remained in place for a few seconds. “I heard something.” He mumbled softly against my skin, making goose bumps appear down my arms at his hot breath. He lifted his head for a moment, as we remained standing in silence.

“Book boy, this isn't the greatest idea we've ever had.” I whispered, short of breath. “We shouldn't take this too far. We really shouldn't.” He glanced at me for a moment, his golden gaze melting me where I stood. He nodded, the glossy material of his hair swaying at the sudden movement of his head. He let go of me gently, though an arm still remained around my waist.

“Perhaps you're right.” I could see that he was wary about whatever was out in the bookshelves, and it frightened me. If book boy was acting cautious by a mere noise, should I be cautious too?

“What's wrong?” I asked gently. “You look worried.” He smiled softly at me before placing a chaste kiss on my lips.

“Do not worry yourself. It was nothing of importance.” Then why are you acting so jumpy then?

“Okay.” I said as I laced my fingers with the other unoccupied hand. “I trust you.” He smiled slightly in response as we made our way from the place we had been at. Before we left, however, I managed to get my coat and place it over my shoulders. Book boy decided to just put it on so it wouldn't get in the way.

“Any new books you read that you might want to discuss?” He asked simply as we found another seat of the black leather couch. I sat down alone as he walked to glance at the books ahead of him. I frowned slightly as I saw his eyes glance around the corner quickly before coming to the book to the end.

“I actually found this one novel quite fascinating. Out by Natsuo Kirino. I'm going to check if she has any other novels coming out soon.” He turned elegantly towards me with an eyebrow raised.

“And what was it about? You've piqued my interest.” I smiled.

“It's about four Japanese women who work at a lunchbox factory. One murders her abusive husband and has the smartest of the group dispose of the body. They chose dismemberment and hid it around a park.” He smirked.

“Love your mysteries, don't you?” I giggled.

“Everyone has to love a good bloody mystery once in a while.” He agreed by simply nodding his head before glancing at the shelves on the other side of the area we occupied.

“I believe so. But I find no use in them.” He said softly. I tilted my head to the side in confusion.

“You seem to me the kind of guy that likes some good murder mystery. I'm wrong?”

“Yes.” He smirked smugly at me. “Never judge a book by its cover, Ka-go-me.” He smiled, causing me to blush.

“I usually don't. But there is so much mystery to you, book boy. I don't even know your name. So what makes you think I shouldn't judge a book by its cover in your case?” That eyebrow shot into place as he strolled over to me before joining me on the couch.

“Mystery to me? I guess you could say that.”

“Say it? I know it. How could you not have any mystery if you never allow me to know your name?” He frowned slightly at my statement as his gaze remained off me.

“Perhaps I haven't been too fair with you…”

“No, you haven't been fair.” I agreed. “But you have been good to me. And I have that to thank you for.” I paused. “But I would like…I do know some things about you that others don't…but what else? What do you like to do? Can you tell me something that others don't know?” He was silent for a moment before glancing back at me.\

“You would like to know something that others do not?” I nodded as I ran my hand over his before lacing my fingers with his.

“If you can trust me enough.” I added sadly, not liking the idea that he couldn't trust me. My eyes widened as I felt his arm around me, pulling me with a silent thud to his shoulder.

“I could trust you with my life.” He said tenderly, causing my face to warm. “I will allow you with this one secret.”

“Really?” I asked excitedly, though I tried to keep the excitement out of my voice. He kissed my cheek gently before smiling.

“Eager, are we?”

“Kinda.” I replied sheepishly as I glanced away from him to our conjoined hands that sat in his lap.

“If I tell you, you must agree to never utter this to anyone else. I have never told anyone this before, understand?” I frowned slightly causing him to glance at me with a confused look in his eyes. “Yes?”

“You don't have to tell me if you don't want to. It's perfectly fine if you don't.” He quirked one of his famous smirks at me as he kissed my forehead.

“It's fine. I want to tell you. But I want to make sure that you won't go around telling everything I say to you.”

“I promise.” I said with a smile. “And do I honestly look like a girl who'd go around and spill your secrets?” He shook his head in response as he tightened his grip around me. His lips dipped down to my ear, his hot breath making my skin tingle in excitement.

“I want to escape to America one day to become a literature arts teacher at a high school.” My eyes widened at this secret as he pulled away from me to hear what I had to say.

“Really?” He nodded.

“I have all the right degrees. I was hoping to make it soon…but I highly doubt it. Every time I think I will, it gets pushed back another year or so until I think about it again.” He sighed. “It probably will never happen.”

“Nonsense.” I stated simply. “It'll happen. You just don't think it will. You and me will take a trip some day.” He smiled at my declaration.

“Do you promise?” He asked softly. I kissed his lips to affirm that matter as I crawled in his lap.

“Of course I do. We'll go, you'll see. If we don't then…then…I'll give up my books.” He eyed me after I said this statement.

“A big sacrifice. You're willing to make it?” I nodded.

“For you I will. Why, doubt me?” He wrapped his arms around me with a smile on his face as he pulled me down to snuggle in his coat. I sighed in contentment that I'm positive he heard. I closed my eyes as I concentrated on the beating of his heart in his chest. Perhaps, I can say, this was the first break through in our relationship. He trusts me enough with this secret of his—I think its even better than knowing his name! A name is rather crucial, but how many would admit one of their deepest secrets?

“Thank you for trusting me.” I mumbled as I took a deep breath, allowing me to inhale his scent. It was such a clean pretty scent. I knew I would never forget it. I would never allow myself to forget it.

“No. Thank you.” I could barely hold in the yawn as he held me. His whole body was so warm, I almost felt like I was falling off to sleep! He didn't make things any better as his hand massaged my back, lifting up my shirt to rub my skin on my lower back.

“You're not helping.” I murmured through his jacket as I felt my eyelids grow heavy.

“Why, is my little door gluer falling asleep on me?” I lifted one lazy eyelid to look up at him with a relaxed expression.

“I didn't sleep much last night…had work…to do…Shippou…to feed…mmm, you smell good…” He chuckled softly. It rumbled from his chest, making me smile as I closed my eye to feel the vibration of his laugh. This lured me into such a cozy state that I could feel the first beginnings of sleep come to me.

“Sleep well, my love.” I smiled at the softness of his voice before letting the wave of sleep consume me.

When I awoke later, I was surprised to find myself still in book boy's arms. And what surprised me more was that he had fallen asleep himself in the overheated library. I smiled at the sight of his angelic face so relaxed in his sleep. I've seen the face he wears with other people—perhaps that's why I think I'm so lucky seeing him like this. When he's with others, his expression hardens so much I can scarcely tell him apart from the book boy I have come to adore. But, lately, it seemed that more stress had been put on him as I meet him here at the library.

Okay, perhaps this wasn't the only time I caught him acting so odd. Last time I met him here, he keep saying he heard something or would randomly quiet down while he was talking to me. I have seen book boy two times since the dinner at my place, and for short periods at that, but I have recently noticed this change in him. I don't know what to think of it yet. I know I shouldn't get too excited now, but I can't help but wonder what may be going on in his life that I don't know. I shouldn't be nosy…but what if it was something serious?

“Kagome…” He mumbled, causing me to look down at his face. I smiled as I realized his eyes were closed shut and he was still dead to our world. I giggled softly as his grip tightened on my waist. Whatever could he be dreaming about?

“Yes book boy?” I asked quietly, wondering if he could hear me as I teased him. He didn't respond to me, however, which made me pout in the way a child would when disappointed. I glanced at my wrist to look at the time, surprised that we had been out for an hour and seven minutes. “Seems we overslept, ne?”

“Mama?” I glanced behind me to see Shippou standing hand in hand with Rin. I smiled at the two before placing a finger to my lips to indicate it was better to be quiet than make much noise. They took my action very seriously; tip toeing all the way over to the couch we sat on.

“Is he dead?” Shippou asked childishly as he watched book boy in curiosity. I smiled.

“Of course not, my dear. He's asleep. Is your story time over?” The two nodded in response before glancing back over at the slumbering book boy. Rin watched her father figure for a moment with a smile on her face.

“Daddy has a hard time sleeping at night. I can hear him in his room sometimes.” I glanced at her before standing up from book boys lap.

“We should let him rest, don't you think? Besides, he just looks too cute asleep, right Rin?” Rin giggled at my comment as she looked over her father once more.

“You only say that Kagome because you like him!” I blushed slightly, causing the children to erupt in soft giggles.

“Are you going to go by yourselves, or do you want me to come with you?” Rin grabbed Shippou's hand with a grin.

“We can get it! We'll be right back!” She blew her dad a kiss before taking dragging Shippou behind her to get some stuff to play with.

“You haven't been sleeping?” I asked softly as I turned back around to see book boy. I walked softly over to him, smoothing his hair down from where I had messed it up earlier. I took off his glasses carefully so he couldn't damage them and sat them on the stand beside him. He shifted a bit in his sleep and muttered an incoherent mumble that I couldn't comprehend. I kissed his forehead lightly before turning away from him. I glanced in the shelves as I started to look for a book of my own until the children came back with games and toys. Their little hands were filled with a few stories and puzzles they could play with. Rin held a coloring book with a few crayons that she placed messily on the floor before planting herself down on the carpet. Shippou sat down beside her and dumped a puzzled out of his box.

“Kagome, come color with me!” She said softly, though excitedly. I smiled with a nod as I lay down beside her. She opened the My Little Pony pages, pointing to one that I would color and the other she wanted to do. I nodded silently to the little girl before picking up a marker she brought and started to color the lines.

As I colored with her, my gaze still wandered back up to book boy once in a while. Maybe he had gotten me jittered by the way he was acting, but now I felt myself peeking over the corner every so often. Each time I looked, nothing was there, but I still felt the paranoia set through my blood. Perhaps he really did hear something?

“Yours is so pretty!” Rin squealed in childish delight as she ran her little fingers over the coloring of a pony on a rainbow. I smiled at her.

“You can have it if you want. We can trade. You are such a lovely artist, Rin.” She beamed.

“Not as good as you, Kagome! Someday can I be as good as you?” I patted her head with a grin.

“If you practice at it, you'll probably be better than I am. But you are very good. I still have that bookmark you colored me one day.” I could practically see the little stars that flown in her eyes at my confession. She wrapped her arms around my waist as she laughed.

“You didn't! You're joking, aren't you?” I shook my head as I ran my fingers through her hair.

“I loved it that much. Don't think I'm lying; I use it every time I read a book. I even had it laminated so it wouldn't rip. So don't think you aren't a good artist, Rin. You're wonderful.” Shippou watched me embrace Rin in a hug. I smiled at him.

“And you're wonderful in your own way too, Ship. Your story you wrote me yesterday was great.” I wrapped my arm around the second child, making him giggle. “I'm proud of both of you, my little loves. Don't think anything different.” I glanced up to see book boy staring at me with a smile on his lips. I smiled back with a slight blush. “It's nice to see your finally back with us. Your glasses are on the stand.” He picked them up with a small thank you before his daughter's arms enveloped his legs.

“Did you hear, daddy? Kagome said I was a good artist.” I stood up with Shippou still clinging to my legs as Rin clung to book boys. He patted her head.

“That's only because you are, pup. And I'm sure that the other pup's work is great as well.” I looked down to see a slight blush on his cheeks. I giggled at this as I looked at book boy. It seemed he had an admirer of sorts.

“Sweets, you should put all the stuff you got out away. And put it where you found it. I know a certain little boy who can't put things in the right place!” He smiled innocently before helping Rin pick up their stuff. We followed shortly behind the two as they talked about the next time they would see each other again at school.

“Why didn't you wake me?” He asked me as we entered the children's section. I sighed.

“Well, book boy, you make such a cute face when you're sleeping. To save you the embarrassment, I won't pinch your cheek now.” He blushed slightly at this, causing my grin to spread across my lips. “You're even cuter when you're blushing.”

“Remember what I told you about teasing—”

“I'm not teasing. I'm just stating what I saw.” I held my hands up innocently as I smiled at him. He scowled at me as he looked away from me to the entrance. He smirked evilly as he noticed Saya at the counter, spinning his frightening smile back to me. “Book boy…what are you going to do…” He stepped forward. I stepped back with large eyes as he advanced on me. “You won't attack me! Not in front of Saya!” I cried in fear.

“A little pay back of embarrassment, hmm?” I squealed as he lunged at me, dodging from his arms about a hair's inch. Saya glanced up as I ran towards an aisle, seemingly amused by this show that book boy intended on showing her. He grabbed me by the wrist before I could dodge safely behind a shelf and spun me so I thudded into his chest. I glanced to see that Kaede had joined Saya, only allowing me more fear of what he had planned.

“Don't you dare!” I whispered fiercely. “You know I don't like you doing anything public that may…” I gasped as he dipped me with one hand holding my back, the other holding my hand as his lips pressed on mine. I couldn't say I didn't enjoy the kiss that he was laying on me, but I could say that I was embarrassed. Children, Saya and Kaede, and Jakotsu all watching at once? Absolutely horrifying.

He smirked as the children rang out in a chorus of `Eww''s before hiding behind Jakotsu's legs. His lips held a smug smile as I then glanced over at Kaede and Saya. Kaede had that warm wise smile on her lips as Saya looked as if she was about to fall over with happiness. I knew those two were looking out and cheering for me.

“So, we're announcing this public?” I asked in wonder as he smiled down at me. He kissed me softly again before mumbling a soft hushed `Yes' in my ears. “Hold me so I don't fall.” I stated as I stared into molten suns with flicks of silver in them. Those silver bits shined extra today, meaning that he was very happy about what he just did.

“I'll never let you fall.” I smiled in response as I placed my lips back over his.

“I know.”

I beg of you to forgive my tardiness! Two and a half weeks...lets just say I had a major case of writers block. It's utterly annoying when it strikes. It doesn't give up until you anger your loyal fans...sob. I just hope that you don't rip me apart too much.

More loveable fluff here in this chapter. Serious stuff comes in...hmm...next next chapter? I just want to extend this story as long as I can until I end it off. I think it has five more chapters left in it. And I must have you excuse me, for I am going to update whenever I can. Hopefully the stupid writers block has left me...for now.

If you spot any grammatical errors, please notify me. I've read it over and over, and I don't exactly want to edit again. So, please, save me some pain and tell me if you see any that come to your eye.

Keep reviewing! I must say, I love all of you dearly! You inspire me to write, truth be told. So keep reviewing if you want me to continue...though I'll continue anyway.

Happy Holidays everyone! I hope to update before Christmas (I probably will) but I will say it again anyways.