InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Nightmares ❯ Chapter Seven ( Chapter 7 )

Splash of citrus, anyone?

 

Disclaimer: If you do sue me, you will get practically nothing, so it's really not worth it anyways.

 

Chapter Seven

 

Miroku strode down the rode, trying to rein in his grin. Inuyasha and Kagome were acting really strangely around each other. Inuyasha kept bumping into her, every once in a while catching her when she fell. Equally strange, Kagome didn't mind at all. She hadn't osuwari'd him all day, and seemed to even be enjoying it.

 

Sango at first looked like she was going to whack Inuyasha with Hiraikotsu, but soon noticed that Kagome didn't mind. After a while she and Miroku were exchanging knowing glances.

 

Shippo was sitting on Sango's shoulder, and looked like he wanted to jump in, but Sango stopped him.

 

The sun's last rays were shining over the mountains when Inuyasha finally called a halt in a large clearing.

 

Miroku and Sango also watched with amused grins as Inuyasha dropped Kagome's pack to the ground, picked her up, and announced they would both be collecting wood before taking off into the forest.

 

They waited until the two were out of sight before bursting into laughter.

 

“Kagome-sama looked a little shocked, didn't she?” Miroku said.

 

“Well, its not like we didn't see this coming, ne?” Sango added, grinning.

 

Shippo looked at them both bewildered.

 

 

Inuyasha let Kagome down in a small widening of the trees, and gave her three seconds before he was on her. She moaned softly into him, and slid her hands into his hair. He slid his tongue against her lip, and explored her mouth with his tongue.

 

His arms slid around her back and leaned her back gently, until she was on the ground, with him leaning on top of her.

 

She gasped, and reached up for his ears. He paused for a second, and moaned. One of his hands ran to her hip, and touched the soft skin of her belly. She moaned softly, and rubbed his ears harder. His hands were reaching up her shirt, until they rested on her shoulder blades, massaging them. She moaned, and her hands ran into the collar of his haori, seeking skin. She pushed both shirts off at the same time, and pulled them off, tossing them off into the growing dark.

 

Her hands meandered all over his chest, tracing the hard muscles.

 

A crash sent the couple flying apart. Kagome screamed as an arm shot out to where they were just laying. Inuyasha growled and pulled Tetsusaiga from its sheath as a large bull youkai lumbered into the clearing.

 

It roared, and looked towards Kagome. It had only taken a step forward before Inuyasha was in front of Kagome, and swung Tetsusaiga.

 

“Kaze no Kizu!”

 

Wind tore through the clearing, incinerating the youkai and several trees.

 

Kagome breathed out a sigh of relief. She leaned against Inuyasha's bare back, burying her cheek into his warmth. She was still trembling from the youkai attack and from their activities. Inuyasha spun around and held her close, running his fingers through her hair.

 

Damn youkai! If it hadn't come, we could have done it…

 

“Inuyasha?”

 

He cringed at the tone of her voice. She still sounded scared.

 

“Hai?”

 

“What was that? I mean,” she gulped, “if it weren't for the youkai, would we have?”

 

Inuyasha also gulped, and turned away, his face bright red.

 

“Sorry.” He grumbled.

 

“Sorry?” she echoed, incredulous. “You're sorry?!”

 

He winced at the anger in her voice.

 

“I should have asked you if it was okay.” He mumbled, before turning away and walking towards the camp, head down. He paused and grabbed his shirts from the ground where she had discarded them, and started to pull them on.

 

Seconds later he was stopped by a small hand on his shoulder, pulling him back. He turned to look at her, his ears flat against his head. She smiled, and reached up to rub the soft appendages.

 

“I didn't mean that I didn't want to, baka,” she said kindly. “I was just wanted to know if this was what you wanted. If you're sure?” she looked down, to avert her eyes from his face. Her hands never stopped rubbing his ears. He growled softly, and leaned his head down towards her.

 

His eyes drifted closed, and he completely relaxed.

 

She, she wants this? She wants to be my mate? I know I've dreamed about this, but I never thought she'd be the one insisting. Karma has interesting turns.

 

“You would leave that Hojo guy, wimpy wolf, and everyone else, for me?” he asked softly.

 

 

Her eyes snapped back up to his, and he was mesmerized by the richness of the color.

 

“Of course.” She whispered.

 

He sensed that she wanted to say more, but she said nothing. Her hands released his ears, and she pulled away. Inuyasha's eyes widened in alarm.

 

“Why are you going away? Kagome, what's wrong? Talk to me, dammit!” Her face was downcast, but she looked back up at him. The deep sadness in her eyes scared him.

 

“Inuyasha,” she began, “I'm not Kikyo.”

 

Inuyasha was in such shock that he was unable to think of a reply. All he could do was gape, and while his mind was screaming, his lips couldn't seem to get coordinated enough to speak.

 

She watched him, and after several moments she gave a shuddering gasp, and fled the clearing. Right at the edge she slowed and glanced back, and his eyes were on the ground, his claws flexing.

 

How could you be such a baka! Of course he didn't really want you. You're just what he's making do with until he finds her again. Baka baka baka.

 

Tears ran down her face.

 

He did so much for me, but he still wants Kikyo? Why was he leading me on? Why comfort me so much when he never intended anything?

 

Of course, baka, he was the only one there when you had the nightmare. He couldn't abandon his friend, or his shard detector. He would have been guilty if he left me there.

 

She gasped, and screamed her pain into the night.

 

She collapsed against the ground, panting at the effort put into running. She curled up on the ground, and sobbed.

 

 

Inuyasha had been shocked when Kagome brought up Kikyo. How on earth can she think Kikyo still plays a role here?

 

He flexed his claws. Damn. Damn! Why the hell doesn't she get it?

 

His ears perked up, and his head immediately shot up to search the clearing.

 

She's gone!

 

Go claim her, baka! She said she only wants you; she deserves knowing that she is the only one you will see. Go!

 

Inuyasha took off into the forest, following her scent and the sound of crashing through underbrush. He heard a scream of pain echo through the night.

 

Damn.

 

Without warning he was there, watching her sob, curled up on the ground.

 

Alright, you have one chance to get this right; otherwise you'll lose her. This is not a time to be bad with words. Alright, you can do it, come on.

 

He knelt down next to her, and reached out and laid a hand on her back. She quieted, and glanced up. Upon seeing him, she pulled herself up, and tried to hide her red face. He reached out and used the sleeve oh his haori to wipe the tears.

 

“Will you hear me out? Please?” he said, staring straight into her eyes. “You can osuwari me and yell all you want later, but please just listen now.”

 

She sniffed, and nodded.

 

He took a deep breath, and plunged in.

 

“I do care for Kikyo.” Kagome's eyes immediately flashed hurt, but he reached out and took her cheek in his hand, rubbing his thumb across her cheekbone.

 

“I can't deny that. Just like I care about Miroku, Sango, Shippo, everyone. I may never say it, but I care about them.”

 

He breathed again, noticing that it was much harder to do this that he had thought it would be.

 

“Kagome, whenever you go through the well, or Koga makes a move, or you're in danger, I feel like something is squeezing my heart. I more than care for you, you're a part of me. I need you. I never felt like this for anyone, including Kikyo.”

 

“I will remember her, but I couldn't live knowing that you didn't love me back. You…” he gulped, and willed any kami listening to help him. “You hold my heart. You have for a long time.”

 

His hands dropped to his lap. He stared at the ground, and took another deep breath.

 

“I love you Kagome.”

 

He cautiously glanced up. Kagome still seemed to be in shock. She looked up at him, and to his relief she didn't seem to radiate hurt anymore.

 

“I thought you weren't good with words.” She remarked.

 

He stiffened. Did I say something wrong? Oh, kami, please let it not be…

 

“This was-it was too important for me to screw up.” He mumbled, scuffing the dirt with his claws.

 

The next thing he knew he was on his back, and Kagome was one his lap, hugging him for all she was worth.

 

She started crying again, and clung to his haori. He pulled himself back up so he was sitting up, with her in his lap.

 

“I was…so…scared.” She choked. He hushed her gently, and rocked her, stroking her hair.

 

“It's okay, it's okay, I'm here, shhh.” He cooed to her.

 

After a while she wound down to sniffling, and draped out completely against him. He continued rocking her and stroking her hair and rubbing her back. After a little while he spoke.

 

“You know, Sango and Miroku are probably wondering where we are.”

 

Hearing no reply, he frowned, and looked down at her face. He smiled when he saw that she was sleeping cuddled against his chest.

 

She's so cute. She's so soft when he sleeps. She must trust me so much.

 

What did I do to deserve her?

 

Inuyasha really didn't want to leave the clearing, but he knew Miroku and Sango would be searching for them soon. He stood, with Kagome still cuddled against his chest, and walked back to camp. Upon arriving he ignored the curious glances he got from the various group members and walked over to Kagome's pack. He pulled out her sleeping bag, opened it, and put her inside. She whimpered at the loss of warmth, and he stroked her cheek gently before sauntering over to the fire and plopping down.

 

“So,” Miroku began.

 

“Houshi-sama!” Sango hissed.

 

“We didn't do anything, if that's what you're asking.” Inuyasha grumbled.

 

“You were gone for quite a long time though.” Miroku commented.

 

“We also heard a youkai, and at one point Kagome-chan was screaming. Why was that, Inuyasha?” Sango snarled.

 

Inuyasha immediately scooted away from the angry youkai exterminator.

 

“She thought I didn't want her.” He mumbled.

 

“Well, was she correct?” Sango snarled.

 

“No! Of course I love her. I thought everyone knew that.” He snarled back.

 

“Well, does Kagome-sama know?” Miroku interjected.

 

“Of course.” Inuyasha growled.

 

“Ahh”

 

“Geez, you guys are annoying.” Inuyasha growled.

 

He glanced over at Kirara and Shippo. Kirara was curled up asleep, and Shippo was watching the conversation with drooping eyes. Inuyasha rolled his eyes.

 

“Come on, pup, you need to sleep.” Inuyasha gruffly grabbed Shippo by the tail and dropped him on Kagome. Shippo squeaked, but soon got over it and curled up on her sleeping bag.

 

Inuyasha settled against a tree; and pulled Kagome into his lap. Shippo grumbled, but soon shifted so he was comfortable. Inuyasha closed his eyes, and soon was breathing deeply.

 

Sango and Miroku both watched the entire scene with giant grins across their faces.

 

Miroku soon put on a giant smirk, and turned to Sango.

 

“Ne, Sango, they have gotten together. Why don't we have the same sort of relationship?”

 

Sango turned red, and jumped up while squeaking “Good night, Houshi-sama.”

 

She plopped down by Kirara, and gave every indication that she was sleeping. Miroku sighed, and leaned back by the fire.

 

Oh well, at least I tried.

 

Citrus, fluff, happy bunnies. Sometimes you just need them. Tell me what you think-Akihana