InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Remember Me in the Stars ❯ Home Sweet Home ( Chapter 22 )

Home Sweet Home

It took Kagome two more days in the hospital before they let her go. She had spent most of

her time doing homework and playing cards with Inuyasha. He came over every day after

school to let her know what happened in her classes, to give her work from the teachers, and

to keep her company. She could feel a little bit of her trust in Inuyasha coming back each day.

But there was always that nagging voice inside her head that told her to never trust Inuyasha

completely. And that voice was usually right. Surpringly, Sesshoumaru did not visit again.

She received a bouquet of an assortment of flowers from Sango. And a bouquet of red roses

from Miroku. Inuyasha had scowled when Miroku had brought it in and Kagome almost

giggled, but she hid it under her blanket. He almost growled when he saw several delivery

men coming in with flowers from boys in school. Kagome's eyebrow lifted every time she saw

flowers coming in. She had never realized so many people liked her (though they were mainly

boys). To her disappointment, she received nothing from her aunt or Kikyo. Inuyasha didn't

give her any flowers but Kagome felt that his every day presence was a good enough gift for

her. On her last day in the hospital she asked Inuyasha to take the flowers. If she took them

home she knew her aunt would start an argument about them. After a little grumbling he

agreed, but would throw them out the second he saw them wilting. Inuyasha drove her home,

but for some reason he did not go into the house. He just gave a wave and drove off. When she

opened the door something, or someone, ran into Kagome and hugged her waist tight. It was

Rin and she was smiling up at Kagome. Kagome kneeled down and gave Rin a hug back. Kaede

stood behind Rin and solemnly looked on. When Kagome stopped hugging Rin she walked

over to Kaede and gave her a hug too.

"Welcome home."

"It almost feels good to be back, almost."

"You best be careful. Kikyo is in a foul mood because Sesshoumaru helped you. And her

mother is in an even fouler mood. I'm guessing she was hoping that Kikyo and Sesshoumaru

would be getting along, not you and Sesshoumaru. She is waiting for you in the sitting room."

Kagome gave a nod, took a deep breath, and walked to the sitting room.

"You called for me, aunt?"

"Ah, yes, Kagome. Well, since you were.....detained, most of the chores here were left

undone. Since you are out of the hospital and feeling better, you can go and finish them.

Kaede will give you a list."

"List?"

"Yes. Well? What are you doing just standing about? Don't waste time, hurry up and finish

them. I'm going to have a dinner here with some important people and I want the house to

shine."

"Yes aunt."

"Don't address me as aunt, you don't have the authority to do so. Mistress should sound

much more to your.....station."

She grinded her teeth.

"Yes, mistress."

"Much better. Now get out of my sight."

Kagome almost stomped out of the room but kept her steps light, so she couldn't make her

aunt more angry. When she got to the kitchen she almost exploded.

"I know Mama told me to be kind, but it is impossible to do that with my own relatives!!!"

"Calm down Kagome."

"Kaede, I don't know how much more of this I can take. Now I probably have to clean the

whole house up and down for her big dinner."

"Well, if we start now we can get it done soon. Your aunt never said anything about us helping

you."

"What about your chores?"

"I don't need to do anything for the next hour. I'll tackle the chores having to do with the

dining room. Rin will help you with the others."

"Thank you so much!"

"Now, hurry! From the list your aunt gave me, it's going to take days if we go slow."

For the rest of the day the three friends scrubbed, polished, and vacuumed every part of the

house. It was late at night when they finished.

"Whew, I don't think I would have finished so quickly without you two."

Rin yawned.

"Rin, go to bed, I'll take care of the rest."

"Hai." Rin said sleepily.

"Kaede, who is coming to the dinner that is so important."

"Some CEO's of companies and Kikyo's soon to be fiance."

"Sesshoumaru???"

"Yes."

"Let me guess, Kikyo and aunt will be eating with them, but not me?"

"Correct again. The servants are to have an earlier dinner."

"I-I don't have to serve....do I?"

"Heavens no, your aunt doesn't want to embarrass herself by showing her niece as a servant.

But you are to have an early dinner with us and stay out of sight for the rest of the evening."

"All's well, I suppose. I don't think I would really want to eat with such important people."

"Neither would I, now, to bed."

"Good night."

"Good night."

Kagome walked to her room and flipped on her lights. Her bedroom was a welcome sight and

she opened the windows to let some air in. The nights were getting warmer now with spring.

Soon it would be summer. And alone with summer, freedom. The taste of the word relaxed

Kagome. She got ready for bed and when she was done she leaned out of her window. She

fingered her necklace and looked at the stars that glittered like the jewels on her neck.