InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ New Moon Fever ❯ The New Day Begins ( Chapter 8 )

DISCLAIMER- Do I really have to keep on telling you this? Oh well. Don't own Inuyasha or his friends ::sigh:: though I would gladly let either him or Miroku spend a day with me…or Kouga…..or Sesshomaru. God, I need to stop these daydreams. j/k

A/N: WOW, everybody. Thank you so much for your kind reviews! Unfortunately, I think this might be the last chapter in this fic. ::Cries:: I know! I enjoyed writing it so much. But, hopefully soon, I will write another fic if it is wanted. Let me know- anybody have a good idea for another fluff? Enjoy Chapter 8!

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Last time….

Kagome struggles to bind Inuyasha's wounds and not cause him any pain. Thankfully, she is able to perform her duty well, and that's when the waffiness settles in. In rewards for her kindness, Inuyasha thanks her, asks her to sleep next to him, and ::sigh:: gives her a little kiss.

Now….

He was completely comfortable on his sleeping-place on the floor. His body felt as if it were wrapped in warmth. He relished the comfort of his position on the floor, wondering why he felt so much more relaxed than he usually did after any period of sleep.

Leisurely, he pressed the tip of his tongue against his sharp fangs. Oh, yes, was it ever good to be a hanyou again. ::Pause:: At that moment, his eyes shot fully open. He had been human last night.

And, suddenly, the warmth and comfort he had felt upon awakening was explained. An arm was curled around his bare chest, attached to a sleeping girl. Kagome. His arms were currently wrapped around her body, holding her closed to his side, her beautiful raven locks spilling across his chest, her light and slow breath pulsing across his skin. His whole face heated rapidly, his eyes widening considerably.

He had been wounded horribly as a human last night- his weak ningen form trashed by the scaly demon's claw that had pierced through his body. He looked down at the bandages around his waist. Of course the pain was very dull now. Kagome had done a good job dressing the wound, and the bleeding had been hindered long ago.

His attention returned to the young girl half laying on top of his chest. And another vague memory pierced his mind. He had kissed her in his fevered state. His lips seemed to burn with the memory, and, if possible, his cheeks became a deeper red. Still wrapped in dreams, Kagome shifted against his body, causing a tingle to spread to his toes. She was really here, curled up with him, sprawled across his body as if it was the most normal thing in the world.

"Inuyasha….." she mumbled, burying her face closer to his stomach. He wheezed a bit out of fright. Should he….wake her? A little voice in his brain nagged him, saying that she looked comfortable in the position that she was in, and it would be cruelty to wake her so suddenly. And, he couldn't deny that a small….no, make that humongous….part of him was thoroughly enjoying this, hoping that the moment could last forever. Maybe he didn't regret that kiss at all…..obviously she hadn't….not enjoyed it…She was sleeping on top of him after all, right?

With these thoughts swimming through his head, he let his fingers tighten a bit around her shoulders, relishing the feeling of her light school uniform atop her smooth skin. Yes, he could enjoy this moment for a little bit longer, while they were alone.

His peace with the sleeping Kagome did not last long, however. A familiar smell made touch with Inuyasha's nose, and a small growl rumbled deep in the hanyou's chest. This moment was quickly fading A monk was right outside. Not just any monk! A perverted bouzu! And not just that perverted bouzu, but a bratty ass of a fox demon!

Within moments, a kitsune had bounded into the wooden hut, barreling straight into Kagome, who woke with a start. "Kagome!"

The girl rapidly comprehended the position she was in, and looked quickly into the hanyou's face, which was now just breaths away from hers. The blush now tainted both their cheeks. She squeaked a little, and they were both immediately at opposite ends of the room, trying to conceal their reddened faces.

Shippo was automatically on Inuyasha's head, fisting his hands in the dog demon's white mane, bubbling with cheery comments. "You're better, Inuyasha! We were afraid that you weren't going to survive!" At this, Inuyasha let out a deep snort, rolling his eyes in annoyance. "But, it was lucky that you had Kagome to sleep with last night!"

Unaware in childish bliss of the angry flush apparent on his carrier's face, Shippo grinned down at the flustered Kagome. Inuyasha was already prying Shippo from his hair, and then launched him across the room.

"Fucking brat! WHO ASKED YOU?!" Not daring to look Kagome's way, he began roughly pulling on his inner kimono, an embarrassed pout clouding his face, all the while grumbling fiercely about stupid foxes and their unquenchable ability to state everything so bluntly.

But, the prodding from the more senior members of the group was beyond escape. Miroku had a habit of zeroing in on Inuyasha's weak points. And, much to his dismay, a bop on the head certainly wouldn't quiet a bouzu houshi.

With a sickeningly encouraging smile on his face, he crooked Inuyasha's neck in his elbow, tousling the hanyou's hair, ignoring the obvious distaste present on the boy's lips. "Ah! It's good you had Kagome-sama here to heal you, ne Inuyasha? You two sure had a long night!" His grinned widened further, and he poked Inuyasha in the ribs, smiling as deep growl split from Inuyasha's lips.

Not able to take any more of this embarrassing torture, with Kagome sitting just feet from him, he threw Miroku's arms off him, and stormed out of the hut. The monk grinned after him, shaking his head in bubbling amusement. The hanyou was so predictable!

The morning moved slowly as the five gathered their belongings and thanked the village for their hospitality, Inuyasha avoiding Kagome, Sango and Miroku casting knowing glances at each other.

Their trek back to Kaede's village was more or less uneventful. Besides the slight wavering of sexual tension in the air, the group proceeded in their usual calm and pondering silence.

Enjoying the brisk pace under the cool shade of the expansive forest, Kagome clung onto the small form of Shippo. He was playing with a small yo-yo, giggling at the way the colored piece cut through the air and spun back to his fingers. Kagome grinned cheerfully as she watched him.

The smile turned a bit deeper as she remembered last night. How right it felt. How Inuyasha had hugged her close to him, asked for her to stay, thanked her, nonetheless. She wanted to be right back there on that hard floor, relishing the warmth of his bare chest and feeling his fingers closing in on her skin.

He was maintaining his distance from the others, glancing back ever so often to catch a glimpse of Kagome. As of now, he was deep in thought, his arms folded deep inside the billowing tides of the kimono sleeves.

A small hand had placed itself in the crook of his elbow, the other one snaking around his arm. Damn her! How had she been able to sneak up on him like that without his nose catching her scent? The sneaky wench…..

But this train of thought was almost immediately erased from his brain as he looked into that perfect face. A perfect smile. The shining brown eyes overflowing with sweetness.

Circling tighter around his bicep, she beamed up at him, silently.

And the Great Inuyasha smiled back.

THE END

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A/N: So, did you like it?

Goodness, it's done! A wild ride, too. I had a great time writing, and I hope you had a great time reading! I'm looking forward to writing another Inuyasha fic this fall! Stay tuned.

~Sadia~