InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Right Where I Belong ❯ Scent ( Chapter 28 )

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Chapter 28 Scent

Kagome woke up late in the night on top of her lover’s chest. Her stomach churned with sickness. She rushed out of bed as fast as she could and sprinted for the bathroom. Inuyasha was alarmed by her haste. He through the blankets off of him and followed after her quickly.

Kagome reached the toilet right in time. She allowed the contents of her stomach to exit through her mouth and fall into the bowl. She puked her guts out and tears filled her eyes. It hurt to heave. Inuyasha knelt down next to his vomiting mate and pulled her hair back out of her face to try and ease her pain.

When she was finished, she whipped the remains from her lips and lunged into Inuyasha’s arms. The tears were now flowing freely from her. She gasped for air through her sobs. Inuyasha rubbed her back in comforting circular patterns. She finally calmed herself. Kagome groaned and gripped her stomach. Kagome felt weak from her illness.

“Are you okay?” Inuyasha asked quietly as he cradled her in his arms. Kagome whimpered and cuddled more into his chest. Inuyasha lifted her up bridal style and carried her back to bed. He laid her down and covered her with the sheets. The sun has just risen over the horizon. He then re-entered the bathroom. He flushed the toilet and grabbed a wash cloth. He soaked it in cool water and rang it out.

Inuyasha returned to her side after a few moments. He knelt by the bed and whipped the sweat droplets away from her forehead with the wet cloth.

“How are you feeling?” Inuyasha asked. Kagome opened her eyes and Inuyasha could tell that they were weak.

“I’ll live.” She said with a weak smile on her lips. Inuyasha brushed her bangs out of her face and placed his hand on her cheek. “I’m sure it’s just food poisoning or something.” She told him. Inuyasha knew that wasn’t the case however. Kagome smelt like him, more than usual.

“I need to go talk to my mother.” He told her softly. Inuyasha leaned down and kissed Kagome’s forehead.

“Come back soon, okay?” Kagome asked. Inuyasha smiled at her and nodded. He walked to the door and shut it behind him.

Inuyasha sighed before he headed towards his mother’s room. It was still early and he assumed she hadn’t gone downstairs for breakfast yet. When he reached her bedroom door, he knocked gently.

“Inuyasha? Is that you dear?” Izayoi knew that he would be the only one that would come to her room before breakfast.

“Yeah mom. Can I come in?” He asked.

“Of course. Come in, come in.” She called. He stepped in and walked over to the bed where she sat. He sat next to her and she placed a hand on his back. “What’s wrong dear?”

“Mom, there’s something very important that I need to talk to you about.” He cautioned her. She became serious and nodded to let him know she was listening. “I-I… Kagome’s… uhhh… pregnant.” He stuttered. Izayoi put a sweet smile on her face.

“She’s pregnant? That’s wonderful!” She said happily. Inuyasha was a little surprised by her reaction. He expected her to be angry with him for making her go through something like this at such a young age.

“You-you’re happy?” He asked.

“Certainly!” Izayoi told him. “It’s about time one of my sons makes me a grandma!” She teased. Inuyasha smiled. Then his face got serious.

“She doesn’t know yet.” He said gravely. Izayoi placed her hand on his shoulder.

“It will be alright. Just tell her the truth. She deserves to know.” Izayoi told him. Inuyasha relaxed and smiled at her.

“Thanks mom.” Inuyasha told her. She reached her arms out to hug her son. They embraced for a moment. “I need to get back to her.” He said.

“Okay son. If you or Kagome needs anything, I will be here for you.” Izayoi said with a sweet smile on her lips. Inuyasha smiled and turned to rush back to Kagome’s side.

He reached their bedroom door and paused for a moment. He could hear whispers and chatter coming from inside the room. He entered and found Shippo cuddled up against Kagome’s chest. Kagome was talking with him about how she wasn’t feeling well enough to play today. Inuyasha strolled over to the side of the bed. Shippo noticed him and got up and leaped into his arms. Kagome smiled.

“Inuyasha, Kagome doesn’t feel good.” Shippo told him.

“I know Shippo. She needs to rest.” He told their adopted son. Shippo jumped up to his shoulder and whispered into his ear.

“Kagome smells... Different... Today.” Shippo said. “What’s going on?” He asked. Inuyasha pulled him off of his shoulder and also whispered into his ear.

“I’ll have to get back to you on that.” He said. “How about you go eat breakfast with grandma till I come get you. I’m sure she would love to take you downstairs and spend some time with you.” Inuyasha told him in a normal voice for Kagome to hear.

“Okay!” Shippo said excitedly. He jumped out of Inuyasha’s arms and landed on the bed. “Feel better Mommy.” Shippo told her kissing her cheek. Kagome smiled at him.

“Thank you. I’ll try sweetie.” Kagome said. “Now go have fun with your grandma.” Shippo nodded and pranced out the bedroom door. Inuyasha now had a chance to be alone with his mate. He knelt down beside her and placed his hand in hers. “Is something wrong Inuyasha?” Kagome asked him. The sweat had returned to her forehead and Inuyasha whipped it away with the damp cloth from earlier.

“Nothing’s wrong.” Inuyasha said softly. He leaned forward and placed his forehead on hers. “I love you, Kagome.” Kagome closed her eyes and a smiled graced her lips.

“I love you too, Inuyasha.” Kagome replied. He pulled away from her reluctantly but returned to his spot kneeling next to the bed. “I’m feeling kind of hungry, but I don’t know what I want. I feel sick when I think of food.” She told him sadly. Inuyasha knew what she would want.

“I’ll get you something. I’ll be right back.” He said. Inuyasha went to the door and shut it behind him so she wouldn’t hear him.

He called for a servant and one was there in only a moment. “I need you to tell the cook on duty to put some meat on to cook. It doesn’t matter what kind, but I need it as soon as possible. Bring it back here when it is ready.” Inuyasha told him.

The servant was a little confused but bowed in understanding. “Yes sir.” He ran off as fast as he had arrived. Inuyasha re-entered his bedroom and returned to his spot at Kagome's side.

“What did you send for?” Kagome asked.

“Well… It wouldn’t sound good to you now, but once you smell it, it will.” Inuyasha told her, placing a hand on her cheek.

“I trust you.” She said smiling. “Can I ask you for something though?”

“Sure, anything. What is it?” He asked.

“Can I have a kiss?” She requested. Inuyasha grinned and leaned forward. Kagome placed her hand in his silky hair and gently pulled him closer. Their lips met and tingles ran down both of their spines. Inuyasha kissed her more passionately with every passing second. Slowly he made his way onto to bed over top of his lover. Thoughts like, ‘She’s going to be the mother of my pups,’ kept running through his mind. He placed a hand gently on her stomach as he torn his lips from hers.

Both of their breathing was heavy. He tried to calm her by relaxing himself. She followed his lead. Her muscles relaxed and she began to slow her breathing. Inuyasha laid on his side next to her with his hand still placed on her stomach. Kagome placed her hand over his. She gazed into his molten amber eyes. Somehow, she felt more connected to him, but she had no idea why. She laid her head down and they enjoyed each other’s company.

A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door. Inuyasha’s sensitive sense of smell let him know that it was Kagome’s food. “Your breakfast is here.” He told her. He helped her sit up and placed some pillows behind her to make her more comfortable. Inuyasha opened the door and the sweet smell of fresh cooked steak and eggs hit Kagome’s nose. She took a big whiff and her stomach growled. Inuyasha took the tray from the servant, thanking and dismissing them. He carried the tray of food over to Kagome and placed it in front of her on the bed.

“Steak? For breakfast?” She asked as she quickly pick up the fork and knife and cutting herself a piece.

“Yeah, but I knew it would smell good to you.” Inuyasha stated. He smiled as he watched her almost inhale the plate of food. When she finished, she fell back into the pillows and rubbed her belly in contentment. Inuyasha moved the tray out of the way.

“That hit the spot. How did you know Inuyasha?” She asked. Inuyasha grabbed her hands and looked her in the eyes. Kagome’s heart pounded. ‘What’s going on? He’s acting so funny.’ She thought.

“Kagome, you know I love you. This might seem like a shock to you, but keep an open mind, okay?” He started. Kagome nodded in understanding. “Kagome, do you want to have a family with me?”

“Yes Inuyasha. More than anything.” She said. “But what does that have to do with anything?” She asked.

“Kagome.” He said softly. He placed his hand back on her stomach. Kagome realized what he meant. She was pregnant. She was pregnant with his child. Her eyes grew wide but a smiled crossed her face. Her hands joined Inuyasha’s on her belly and she rubbed it gently and looked to Inuyasha again.

“Oh Inuyasha.” She breathed. She throw herself into his arms and he held her close to his chest. “I’m so happy.” Tears spilled over her cheeks and Inuyasha began to feel tears in his eyes, too. He pushed them back. He had to be strong for her.

"Your scent was different this morning. You smell more like me." He said tenderly. She whipped her eyes and looked up at him.

"Because of the baby?" She asked as she touched her non-existent bump softly, as if it would break under her fingertips. Inuyasha nodded. He couldn't stop smiling. He was so relieved that she was so excepting so quickly. Watching her chatter in a baby voice to her own stomach made Inuyasha's heart flutter with pride.

“Do you want to tell Shippo?” Inuyasha asked her. “He is gonna have a little brother or sister.” He teased, placing a hand on her thigh covered with the sheet. It was late in the afternoon and Inuyasha was sure his mother didn’t want to watch him all day. She smiled at him.

“Yeah. WE can tell him.” She said emphasizing the ‘we’. “He is OUR son.” She said teasing him back. Kagome leaned into him and took in his scent to relax herself. Inuyasha did the same.

“I’ll go get him.” Inuyasha said as he got up to head out. He was stopped when Kagome grabbed his hand. She got onto her knees so her lips could reach his. She pulled him into a passionate kiss before they broke the exciting news to their adopted son. They parted and he hugged her tight. “You need to rest.” He told her as he laid her back down on the bed. He pulled the covers over her legs and kissed her forehead before turning to go retrieve Shippo from grandma.

Inuyasha could hear laughter coming from his mother’s room down the hall. He took his time walking to her room. He reached for the door knob and opened it. His mother had Shippo giggling and squirming on the bed tickling him. “Oh, Inuyasha! I remember when I was doing this with you!” She laughed. Inuyasha laughed and went over next to her and joined in the tickle fest.

“Stop! Ha ha! Please! Ha ha! Quit it!” Shippo managed to squeal between his laughs. Shippo hopped up and ran onto Inuyasha’s shoulder and quickly ran to the other shoulder. Inuyasha tried to catch him but only managed to knock himself off balance and fall onto the bed. Shippo began to then tickle Inuyasha and Izayoi joined him. Inuyasha laughed and laughed. Shippo was rendered helpless from laughing at Inuyasha too hard. Izayoi help Inuyasha up and gave him a big hug.

“I’m glad I haven’t lost my little man in this grown up young man.” She said. Inuyasha hugged her back and then picked up the laughing fox.

“Thanks for watching Shippo for us, mom.” Inuyasha told her.

“It was no problem. I love playing with the kids. Shippo is very fun to be around.” She said. She rustled the child’s red hair a little and smiled. “He makes me feel young again.”

“Thanks grandma! I love you!” Shippo said as he leaped into her arms.

“I love you too, Shippo.” Izayoi told him.

“Alright Shippo, Kagome and I have something we need to talk with you about.” Inuyasha said as he took the youngster from his mother. He gave the elder woman a smile as to thank her and she returned the gesture. Inuyasha walked down the hall with the fox in tow.

“What about? Is Mommy feeling better?” Shippo quizzed. Inuyasha slightly ignored him and kept walking to their bedroom. Shippo squirmed out of Inuyasha’s grasp and perch himself on his shoulder. He continued walking with a slight smile on his face from the perched child until he reached the bedroom door.