InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Love In A Library ❯ Chapter 9 ( Chapter 9 )

“You have a baby in there?” I grinned at the little boy as I patted my slightly round stomach. I was exactly a month and a half into my pregnancy.

“I do. And I'll keep getting bigger until your baby brother or sister is born.” He smiled at me brightly as I let him feel my tummy. Damn, if that doesn't remind me, I need to get some slightly larger clothes.

“Will Rin's daddy become my daddy?” He asked with a thoughtful smile as he stared at my stomach. “I like him. He's nice. He'd be a nice daddy.”

“You've never had a daddy, have you?” I asked softly as the little boy looked up at me. He frowned before shaking his head.

“I've never had a daddy.” He then smiled. “But Rin's daddy is a nice one! Do you think he'd like to be my daddy?” I smiled sadly as I brought the little boy to my lap, running my fingers through his soft orange hair.

“He'd love to be your daddy, I'm sure. But it's all his decision. He doesn't even know that we're going to have a baby yet.” Shippou blinked.

“Really?”

“Really, really. Only Sango knows about the baby. And now you do too.” His eyes brightened that I was allowing him to keep this special secret.

“When are you going to tell Rin's daddy?” I sighed.

“I'm gonna tell him tonight, I think. I'm telling Uncle Naraku too. Do you know how excited they'll be?” He beamed a smile as he hugged me tightly.

“Mama, why haven't you told anyone till now? Hasn't anyone noticed how big you're getting?” I giggled at him.

“I'm not that big yet. You just wait; I'll look like a balloon! You wouldn't be able to fit in my lap anymore!” He frowned at this before smiling at me again.

“But that means that my little brother or sister is coming, so I can wait for you to hold me.” He yawned sleepily as I stroked his hair calmly.

“Grandma will be here soon. I want you to get to sleep, okay? You, my sick little boy, need to get your rest.” He sighed in defeat as I helped him under the covers. I kissed his forehead gently. “Now don't tell Grandma on me, okay? I have to tell her too.” He nodded in reply.

“Night' Mama.” I stood up from his bedside.

“Good night, Shippou. Little baby says good night too.” He waved before snuggling into his pillow, his eyes sliding shut. I watched him for a moment before exiting his room with a pleasant smile on my face.

So Shippou knew I carried a baby. That crossed one more person off my long, long list. Tonight I planned to tell book boy and Naraku my news.

Why hadn't I told them sooner? Lately book boy had been extra frantic and made me stop coming to the library again. Every time I talked to him on the phone, I really wanted to tell him, but it had to be face to face. I did see him a few days ago for breakfast, but I had chickened out then. I feel horrible for putting it off for so long.

Sango had accompanied me to the doctor appointment, which confirmed my pregnancy. He had explained to me my choices and we scheduled my next appointment. Hopefully book boy will be at my side at the next one.

“You sure are happy tonight.” Naraku commented as I slipped on my shoes. My mother watched me closely as well.

“Because you're going to meet my book boy tonight.” My mother looked at Naraku.

“You tell me if he's fit enough for our Kagome.”

“Yes mom.” He whined as he gave her a small mocking salute. I grinned at them both before giving my mom a small hug.

“If Shippou wakes up with a headache, give him some of the medicine that's on the kitchen counter. He only needs one. And if he gets a fever, make sure to—”

“Kagome!” She cried, patting my back. “I've raised four children all ready! Don't think I know nothing.” I laughed, embarrassed as Naraku shook his head at me.

“Come on, Kags. You're getting to hyper over this. And the weird thing is, you're usually not this hyper.” I knew that Naraku was getting suspicious on me. With my pregnancy, my hormones have all ready started their major roller coaster ride within my body. I've been incredibly cross lately with Naraku, and I could see his gaze grow more and more calculated with each look. My brother wasn't stupid, at all, and I knew he would find out sooner or later unless I told him. I planned on breaking it to him tonight.

“We'll be off. Just make sure Shippou gets plenty of rest. Ciao!” Naraku limply waved his hand, not thrilled to be leaving the house.

“Yeah, yeah. Later.” As I shut the door and we started out of the apartment building, he glanced at me. “I am getting paid for this, right?” I jabbed him roughly in the side.

“You wish you were getting paid.”

“I do.” He agreed before he rubbed his abused side. “And your elbows are poky.” I sighed as I spared a quick glance to my elbow. My elbows were not poky!

“Whatever.” We were silent as we walked the dimming streets of Tokyo. I watched him for a minute before he turned his red orbs to me.

“What are you looking at?” I laughed quickly before smiling.

“I was just thinking how handsome you looked tonight?” He stopped with a blank expression on his face as confusion clouded his eyes.

“Did someone hit you in the head today at work?” He asked bluntly.

“Why of course not!” I cried with a laugh, waving my hand. “Now, while we're on our way, tell me about your life. Get a girl yet? Or did you still scare them away with your horrible impression of Bob Marley?”

“It's not horrible!” He growled. “And, for your information, it isn't an impression of Bob Marley. It's supposed to sound like that American Bill Clinton.” I stared at him for a moment with my eyebrow raised.

“Okay.” I drawled. “But you haven't told me bout your life in a while.”

“I saw that bastard again!” He said loudly, waving his hand in front of him in an angered fashion. “And this time he was renting a movie! A MOVIE!”

“Calm down.” I said calmly, smacking his arm. “It's not worth it to get that upset over him. What was his name again? Sess-magni-whatta…eh, I clearly forgot.”

“It's Sesshomaru Taisho! And I wish that damn son of a bitch would get hit by millions of bombs!” He smiled evilly. I could only imagine something bloody and gruesome was going through his mind at that moment about that Sesshomaru guy. “And lots of bullets. A whole lot of bullets.”

“Why do you hate him so much?” I asked as I moved my bangs out of my eyes. “You always bitch about him, but you've never really explained why you hate him.”

“Okay then.” He said calmly with a sigh. “I did business with him once. He's the son of this famous yakuza Inu noTaisho. Big guy, really scary when he wants to be. But, since he's the eldest, he's thrown into the whole shebang. I think he's even scarier than his father.” Naraku snorted. “That dirty S.O.B cheated me out on his father's order. I've hated him ever since then.”

“A yakuza?” I asked. “I heard they're really thuggy. Was this guy a thug too?” Naraku snorted again.

“Hell nawh! He landed women left and right with that pretty face of his. It was sickening how he used them.” Naraku stuck out his tongue in disgust. “I really envy a guy like that.” I barked a laugh.

“You probably do! But why'd you decide to tango with him anyway? I knew you were stupid, but not that stupid.”

“I don't agree with that.” He pointed out with a frown. “Besides, I was a little punk back then.” I sighed as I shook my head.

“Naraku, you told me you've known him only for two years! You couldn't have changed that much.” He grinned in reply as he placed his hands in his pockets.

“But I have. I have become one of the wise, greater than the—”

“Just shut up!” I giggled. “You're still the same lay around at home couch potato. I certainly know that you haven't changed a bit since high school. So ha!” We stuck our tongues out at each other childishly before turning away. I looked at the dimming streets; cars caught in a major traffic jam at my left. Tokyo was always crowded at this time of day, and I could feel the soft pushing of people rushing to get home.

“You've changed, you know. Since dad went away. I didn't see my loud annoying sister anymore.” I smiled sadly at him as he stopped walking. “You turned quiet after that. I tried to get you back…my tricks were all directed at you.”

“When dad died, my life did change drastically.” I smiled as a rush of memories flew over me, causing me to stop my walking as well. “He really was the one that I took after most. He always said I had his eyes…and his brains. His favorite pastime was reading.”

“You aren't dad, Kags.” Naraku said with a sigh. “And you don't have to be. I really have to thank this guy that you met. You've come back to me.” He grinned as he kissed my forehead in a brotherly way. “You yell at me all the time now.”

“Kinda like when we were kids, right?” I bit my lip. “Book boy does make me feel like me again. It feels nice.” Naraku slung his arm around my shoulders as we stood together for a while longer, enjoying the sibling moment we were having. But, Naraku obviously being Naraku, decided to break it.

“Hey, I hope I get paid for that speech too. Comes right from the heart.” I giggled as I took his hand. He made a face, making me think of a little girl who thought boys had cooties. “Awh, Kagster, you're not going to make me hold your hand all the way there!”

“I am.” I stated with a smile. “But that's only because you've made me especially happy.”

“You know, never mind me saying I have to thank this guy of yours. I have to pity him too.” He laughed as I pushed him away from me, effectively making him run into a random lady on the street. I watched in a smug way as the lady pulled out an umbrella and started to beat him with it, yelling something or other about rape. I chuckled as he flew past me down the street, a look of pure fright in his eyes.

“My, my, seems like my day is getting more and more exciting.” I frowned as I padded along the sidewalk, my heels clicking along the cement. I placed a hand to my eyes to get rid of the lowering sun's glare to see if I could find Naraku. “Damn, he ran far.”

“What an amazingly cute brother you have!” I snorted as Jakotsu came to my side, replacing where Naraku was placed earlier.

“Looks can't replace the personality.” I mumbled with a smile. “Are you going to the library?”

“Of course.” He looked around me in confusion. “Where's the little fluff ball you always carry around with you. I've come to call him orange top.” I chuckled at this, placing my hand politely to my lips.

“Oh, he's at home with my mother sick. I'm taking Naraku to meet my book boy today!” Jakotsu paled considerably, causing me to arch my eyebrow. “Anything wrong?”

“O-Oh n-no…it's n-nothing…” He scratched his head nervously. I sighed as the library came within my sight.

“You're a horrible liar, I hope you do realize?” He gulped audibly before giving me a swift kiss on my cheek.

“I have to go, honey. I'll see you later!” I watched him dash off in a hurry, dust trailing behind him. I shrugged as I saw Naraku slumped over the bench in front of the library.

“Did a little old woman scare you that badly?” I shook with laughter. “I think you about pissed your pants!” As I laughed, he scowled at me fiercely. Oh, was this going to be hung over his head for the next twelve years!

“It was not funny! Can we just get this over with and leave?” I frowned as I recovered from my quick laughing spasm.

“It's not like we're just going to say `hi' and then leave!” I said loudly. “Now come on! I want you to be decent with him!”

“Come on, Kags. I just want to meet him and leave. I'm not in a good mood as it is. I want to find that woman and kick the—” I stomped my foot on the ground.

“This is all I ask of you, Naraku. I usually don't ask much! I want this night to just go by smoothly.” I bit the end of my thumb deflated. When this pregnancy is over, I'm going to rejoice. “This is very important to me. Naraku, you're one of my closest family members. I'm really serious about this guy…if I could I would marry him right away if he asked.” His red eyes softened as he looked at me before he placed a hand on my head, effectively patting it.

“Okay. You go see him and bring him out here to meet me, all right?” I grinned as I jumped on him with a huge hug before giving him a nice kiss on the cheek.

“All right! I'll be right back! Now, don't you go running into any old ladies now!” Before he could smack me, I was all ready off through the doors. I sighed happily as the warmth of the library consumed me.

This was where it all happened, once I thought about it. My life revolved around this place. My sanctuary. The library was always here when I needed it most. When my father died, I found this to be my strength, my place to get away to. This was the place where my knowledge came from, giving me advantages at work and schooling. And this is where I met book boy, the love of my life. If I could ever depend on one thing, it was this library that stood here. It was my lifeline.

“Are ye here to see him?” I nodded as I felt Kaede's hand on my shoulder.

“I'm here with my brother. Have you seen him? And I have some really, really big news too!” I squealed with a giggle. “I'm so excited!”

“It seems you are.” Saya observed as she pointed behind the desk. “And he's over there. He wanted to scare you, but I said that it'd be nicer if he just greeted you with a kiss.” I heard book boy's growl as he leaned up from where he was at the desk, but not before effectively bumping his head on the wood.

“I was not going to scare you.” He pointed out with another low growl before picking up a pencil. “Saya can't possibly do a thing on her own and wanted me to get this for her.” He sighed. “How you managed to shove it that far under there is beneath me.” I grinned at him.

“Oh, these ladies have to have some sort of fun! Just having you bend over is a show in itself.” He raised that silver eyebrow of his as he came where I stood. He glanced at Saya and Kaede before returning a loving gaze to me. I couldn't be more happier the way he looked at me like that.

“Is it a true motive of a woman to make a male pick something up for them?” I kissed his hand.

“Of course! But a woman's mind is very complex.” Our noses touched as he leaned down, his golden look piercing me.

“Good that I have a woman that can help me understand.” He pressed his lips against mine for a few moments before giving me another kiss. I pouted at him.

“Why haven't you let me come to the library for a while? You're not throwing me another dinner like last time, right?” He smiled as he kissed me again, placing his forehead on my own.

“Even better than that. But I can tell you after I meet your brother. Where is he?” I sighed as I snuggled close to him.

“Oh, he's outside. He'll be here in a minute. But I have some major news to tell you.” He kissed me again. I enjoyed the way he ran his fingers ran through my hair as his other hand cupped my cheek. “Some really major news.”

“Mhmm…it sounds fascinating.” I giggled as he kissed my neck, pulling away from him. We were in the front of the library after all! I could only allow so much affection to be displayed before it fell over the line.

“I have something important as well. Would you like to hear it now?” I nodded enthusiastically as I watched his lips curl into that odd smile of his. I loved that smile. It meant whatever he had to tell me would make me happy.

“Of course.” He narrowed his eyes at me for a moment.

“You seem different today.” I shifted my weight from foot to foot with a big smile on my face.

“I'm very excited, that's why. Now tell me…you're being cruel making me wait.” As he opened his mouth to tell me his wonderful news, I heard a loud crash by the front doors. I placed my hand over my lips in embarrassment as I saw Naraku standing there in a fury, a bookstand kicked over to the side. It's contents sprayed out around everywhere, embarrassing me to my fullest. “Naraku!” I cried angrily. Boy, did I have lecture planned for him! How incredibly rude! And at a library, no less.

“Kagome!” He finally growled as he neared us once he gave the stand a few good kicks. I gasped in surprise as he pulled my shoulders forcefully away from book boy's side. “Get away from him!”

“What are you doing, Naraku! Get offa me!” He tightened his grip on me, causing me to take a short intake of breath. He never held me this tight before. The pressure he was applying made me think that my skin would soon bruise.

“Don't take a step near him.” He growled warningly, his eyes narrowing to slits as he stared at book boy with fire in his eyes. “Stay away from my sister!”

“Onigumo…” Book boy mumbled in surprise.

“What is going on?” I cried after a moment of intense glares. I watched worriedly from book boy to Naraku. “Have you two met or something?”

“Kagome, that's Sesshomaru Taisho!” My eyes widened as he wrapped his arm across my shoulders in protection, releasing the painful hold I was once in. “He's the one I told you about.”

“Onigumo, don't you dare try and tell her!” Book boy snarled viciously, causing my lips to part in confusion. “I don't want her hurt!”

“She has the right to know!” Naraku yelled, breaking the awkward silence of the library. I broke out of Naraku's arms and placed myself between the two furious men.

“This certainly isn't the place to be discussing this!” I cried. “And what the hell are you two talking about?”

“Kagome, he's the reason why Kikyo went away!” I looked at my brother in confusion as I heard book boy take in a short wary breath. “Kikyo had loans to pay off from his father! Once she disappeared, they went right to you to find her location.”

“What do you mean?” I whimpered, the air leaving my lungs as I felt a choking sensation constrict my throat.

“He was using you.” Naraku said softly as he saw the hurt he was putting me through. “He needed you to get to Kikyo.” The silence was unbearable as I closed my eyes tightly, the blackness soothing to me. It didn't make any sense! Book boy would never hurt me in any way! Never! He wouldn't try to use me to get my no good sister…would he?

I finally inched open my eyes, surprised that I had been crying. I turned away from Naraku to see book boy's face. I stepped closer to him, feeling the salty liquid on my lips.

“…B-Book boy…” I scarcely whispered without my voice breaking. “…Its n-not t-true…is it?” I stared at him, my eyes large as I searched his own. Guilt filled every corner of the gold that I had adored as he turned his gaze away from me, only signifying that it was all, indeed, true.

“Kagome…” I felt my heart pounding rapidly as I began to tremble with tears. I felt Naraku's arms around me once more as he shielded me from the one I had thought loved me with all his heart. The one I thought I trusted.

“Don't take another step near her!” He lied! He lied, he lied, he lied! He wanted Kikyo! Everyone just looked around me for Kikyo!

Those words. He told me that he'd always be there for me. He held me without a care in the world. All of that was for her. It was for her! Never for me! For her!

I sobbed into Naraku's shirt as I heard a few other insults shouted his way in my defense. But I saw nothing. The look on book boy's face was enough to tell that it was all true.

That night…he told me that he loved me. He said that he cared for me. And he was what landed me all in this mess! The heart in my chest I could feel breaking. My strength had left me. My book boy had left me.

“Kagome, calm down. It's all right. I'm here.” Naraku whispered comfortingly as he ran his fingers through my hair. “He won't hurt you anymore.”

I couldn't see. I couldn't think. I hurt. All I did was hurt. My bones were achy and my mind was a mess. Book boy had deceived me, all in order to track down Kikyo.

“Naraku!” I sobbed as we entered my apartment, once I had the time to realize where I was. Naraku cradled me in his arms as my mother came in view, shock written on her face as she ran over to comfort me.

“My baby!” I cried as a new sense of pain washed over me. I wrapped my arms around my stomach. “What am I going to do?” The tears fell over my long skirt, staining it, as I heard nothing from my mom or brother.

“What baby?” My mother asked quickly. “What baby?”

“Mine!” I sobbed as I took her waist instead of Naraku's. I needed arms of warmth and comfort, but his, at that time, were limp and dead with shock.

“She…I should have known. That's was what she wanted to tell us tonight!” He mumbled, his voice trembling, as his eyes were blank. I sniffed before the tears continued in a stream down my cheeks, not about to stop.

“We're alone!” I cried as I clutched the clothing of her dress as I hiccupped. “H-He's n-not…I-I…” My mother hushed me. But, before I could even hear Naraku explain once again to her what had happened, darkness took me. The darkness was welcoming to me. But, even in the soothing black, I felt the pain and tears streaming from my eyes. My book boy had left.

 

My baby and I were alone. I. Am. Alone.