InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Serendipity ❯ Quality Time ( Chapter 6 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

I like this chapter!

Took me a while to write it, but I decided to reflect on bth of their lives at home,

aaaaaaaand, I think you all may like it also.

;)

Enjoy!




"You are vile and dispicable, and your presence disgusts me," InuTaisho spat out, while his son continued to drag his pencil across his artwork. "Whatever." Was all the hanyou said. The demon narrowed his eyes. "Are you getting smart? I can have you out of here in less than a second, do not forget that." InuYasha gritted his teeth, his clinched jaw moving back and forth. His father had invaded his sanctuary, his room with those callous words.

It just meant he had had a bad day at work, and InuYasha was subjected to his negative emotions.

"I'm talking to you, vermin. Or do I need to bring that bitch you call a mother into this conversation to get a rise out of you."

That was it.

InuYasha's fists were clinched so tightly, his mechanical 5.0 pencil broke in half. Seeing his reaction made the dog demon smirk.

"She was as filthy as you, and she so eagerly laid on her back for me," he continued, leaning against the doorway, his arms crossed. InuYasha slowly stood, his breathing becoming rather loud.

"Shut up," he spat out. The smirk increased on the demon as he continued his rants.

"Izayoi was nothing short of a whore."

That very instant, InuYasha no longer fomed a coherent thought. He suddenly felt so hallow, a sudden desire to kill. He grabbed his father by the throat, digging his nails deep within it, causing blood to spurt out in many different directions, and he punched him square in the face.

"What the fuck gives you the right to say something so callous about my mother?!" he snarled, as his dad lay on the floor.

InuTaisho recovered quickly, being the full demon that he is, and now held his son by the neck, squeezing the life out of him. "Did you honestly think, that with human blood running through your veins, you could stand up to me?" He let go after a few moments, making his son drop to the floor, struggling for air.

"When you are ready to die, rise up to me again."

With that, InuTaisho left the room. InuYasha swore loudly, not realizing what came over him. He had never laid a finger on his father. He slowly stood, and returned to his desk, retrieving another pencil. He drew, attempting to calm his nerves. He coudn't stay there much longer, he wouldn't.
He exhaled, and shut his eyes. The only decent thing about his life was art. Art gave him a future, a life without his father. He'd get out of there, alright.

Soon enough.

***

"Souta, stop being so greedy!" Kagome complained, swatting away her little brother's hand as he reached for one of her home baked cookies. "Ow! And I just want one! They smell so good!" He whined, rubbing his now sore hand. She rolled her eyes, but managed a smile anyway, and handed him one chocolate chip cookie.

"Now off with you!"

"Thanks, sis!"

Kagome wore her hair up in a high ponytail, giving her neck room to breathe. She wore an apron to prevent the cookie dough from splattering all over her clothes. It was Saturday afternoon, and InuYasha would be coming over for Psychology tutoring. 'This will be the second time that he'll be over here,' she thought, while stirring more batter. The first time hadn't gone so bad, but maybe this time around, things would go a bit smoother. Also, no one had been present, so he hadn't gotten the chance to meet her family.

"Kagome, Buyo is possessed! He ate an old piece of a demon's remains I had for safe keeping. He'll kill us all!" Her Grandpa yelled, parading around the house, chasing her stubborn, overweight, spotted cat.
'Make that crazy family,' she thought, a small smile playing on her face. She was rather content at the moment. She had stayed up all night, working on another one of her drawings.

'I'm probably the only person who spends a Friday night drawing.'

She was eager to start another one later that day, but had to attend to her impossible Biochemistry homework. She groaned. She loathed that class with a strong passion. Who knew someone could hate something passionately? Ms.Higurashi came trodding down the steps, carrying a basket filled wth laundry, wiping a bead of sweat from her forehead. "Hey, Kagome. Is my nose decieving me, or is that chocolate chip cookies I smell?" She asked, setting the basket on the floor.

"Oh, you're right on the mark. Don't forget to add the "homemade" part in there though," Kagome responded, winking at her mother. She chuckled.

"What's the special occasion?"

Kagome dipped the batter onto a pan and slowly put it into the oven, and slowly faced her mom.

"One, no one needs an occasion for cookies! And two, I'm having a friend over to tutor in Psychology. I think it'll be a good snack for us."

Her mom raised a brow, but her smile grew.

"And what is this friend's name?"

"InuYasha," she answered, rinsing her hands in the sink.

"Ohhh, so it's a boy like I thought! I can't wait to meet him!" The girl blushed, shaking her hands frantically in front of her.

"Oh no, it's nothing like that. And.."

Her eyes drifted to the floor, a sad expression coating them.

"He's..different. Distant. So we can't overwhelm him, or he might run off."

Seeing her daughter's expression made Ms.Higurashi's eyes soften.

"He seems like a nice young boy, though."

"He's a half demon, Mom. He's been shunned his entire life. He's not used to people accepting him with open arms."

Her mom sighed.

"When I first met your father, he was a bit on the shy side also. He had this brick wall surrounding him, his thoughts. But I've learned.."

Ms. Higurashi watched the ceiling, a sad smile on her face.

"All it requires is love, Kagome. Love heals everything. Even though your father died five months ago, my love for him is helping me get through it."

Kagome felt tears build uo in her eyes, and she embraced her. "I miss him," she whispered. She began to stroke her daughter's hair.

"We all do, sweetie. Love is what keeps us going, it's what makes us cope."

***

"Damnit," he grumbled, examining the wounds on his neck that his father had left. He huffed and grabbed his backpack, and exited the house, walking down the sidewalk to Kagome's place. He had almost forgotten they had a study session today.

'It'll be good to get out of the house at least.'

The breeze swayed his blanched hair, coaxing the dog ears that rested upon his head. He shut his eyes and inhaled, taking in many different scents at once. He found himself comparing them to Kagome's. He grunted, as his mind began to drift to her. She had made him smile. Gods, how the hell had she managed that? He bit the inside of his cheek and sighed. "Damn Kaede for these tutoring sessions. Damn Kagome for..." What was he damning her for again? For making him smile? Oh yes, that.

"Damn her for making me smile. My life is so convoluted, I'm not supposed to be feeling at ease."
He continued to grumble to himself until he was on her doorstep. 'I really hope her family isn't here..' The last thing he wanted to do was be around a lot of people when he didn't have to be. That had always really bothered him. He knocked on the door, taking the time to admire the shrine she lived in. Moments later, a girl covered in batter and powder answered. Her eyes widened. "I-InuYasha! You're early!" She immediately blushed at her own appearance, embarrassed. The look on InuYasha's face hadn't helped. He looked..amused? "Are you here alone?" he asked, taking note of how nice her sapphire eyes glowed, as the sun's ray hit her face in the perfexct angle.

"No, everyone's here. Why?"

He felt a knot in his stomach. "No reason." He stood awkwardly at the doorway. "Well, come in!" she said, chuckling, and gently yanked him inside. The scent of cookies immediately hit his nose. He felt saliva forming in the corners of his mouth.
A taller woman entered the kitchen, smiling warmly at him. He gulped. "Hi! You must be InuYasha." She said brightly, extending her hand to him. He hesitantly shook it. "N-Nice to meet you, Mrs.Higurashi." The woman's expression looked forlorn. "It's Ms." She corrected softly, her eyes looking rather distant. He cursed inwardly. "I-I'm sorry, I didn't-" Her expression turned bright once again, and she waved it away. "Oh, it's no worries! I'll get Gramps and Souta so you can meet them!" She hurried out of the kitchen, leaving the students alone. "Your father.. he's dead?" InuYasha asked quietly to the girl standing across from him. She nodded, somberly.

" About five months ago."

'Why in the hell did I ask that? Now she's going to be all sad!'

Before he could direct the topic elsewhere, a little boy that looked to be about eleven entered the kitchen, only with a grumpy old man.

"Souta, Gramps, this is my friend InuYasha," Kagome introduced, a small smile present on her rosy lips. Souta immediately walked up to InuYasha, examining him.
"You're a demon, aren't you?" he asked, amazement shining in his eyes. "Erm..Hanyou, Kid," InuYasha grumbled. Souta's expression was bright now. "Geez, that's so cool, InuYasha!" His eyes widened. "C-cool?" Kagome giggled. "Listen here, hanyou, don't you curse this shrine!" Gramps said, pointing his cane at him. "Gramps! Stop being rude!" Ms.Higurashi ordered, wagging a finger in his face. InuYasha rubbed his neck uncomfortably.

***

"Name three sub fields of Psychology," Kagome ordered, rocking slightly in her chair. InuYasha sat indian style on the floor in front of her bed, chewing on one of her cookies. "Psychoanalysis.." She nodded for him to continue.

"Behaviorism..."

"One more!" She said, motioning with her hand.

"Aww, Dammit, forget it. I can't think straight right now," he grumbled. "C'mon, InuYasha. It's not hard, I promise!" He glared at her.

"It's not hard for you, wench."

About to give a smart retort, something in the corner of her eye stopped her.

His neck.

She drew her breath, and was next to him in an instant. "InuYasha..your neck..what happened?" She whispered, gently running her fingers over the wounds. He shuddered.

'She's too close..'

Her scent was sending shivers down his spine.

'Vanilla, Honeysuckle..'

"I-I'm fine."

"But InuYasha, this could get infected.."

"I'm half demon, it will heal just fine."

He had to get her away from him, she was far too close.

She sighed and stood. "Fine, if you say so! But-" She grabbed his arm and gently yanked it, pulling him up. "Let's go for a walk," she said, her grin bright. "Keh, what for?" he snapped, folding his arms.

"Whynot? It's nice out, and maybe it'll help clear your head. C'mon!"

She led him downstairs, and outside after telling her mom they were going out. The sun was beginning to set, and the wind picked up. Once outisde, Kagome stretched. The hanyou couldn't help but watch her. He noticed himself doing that often lately. Something about her beyond that annoying exterior of hers' was so damn interesting.
They began to trail the sidewalk, heading toward the largest hill in the neighborhood.

"So!"

She began, swinging her arms. "Tell me something about yourself, InuYasha." He huffed.

"Like what, you crazy girl?"

She stuck her tongue out at him and rubbed her chin in thought. That gesture was adorable. "Um, do you have any siblings?" That question made him stiffen slightly.

"Yea, an asshole of a brother."

She raised a brow.
"Geez, don't you think that's a mean thing to say?" He grunted. "Not in the least. I hate him with all of my being." Her eyes widened. "But why-" "Can't you stop being so damn nosy all fo the time?" He snapped, putting an end to her interrogation. The hurt expression on her face made him instantly regret those words. Something weird was going on here. Usually, he never regretted anything. "Sorry," she murmured, gazing at the ground. He knew he was being an asshole, but her questions always seemed to strike a nerve inside of him. He huffed impatiently.

"It's..ok. Just not used to talking about this kind of stuff."

She smiled again, as they neared the very top of the hill. "I understand, let's change subjects! Like how much you'll enjoy the view when we reach the top of this hill!" she exclaimed. He rolled his eyes. "Doubt it. Not much of a scenic person." "We'll see," she said and winked. They continued until they reached the very top. Right before they did, Kagome had made him close to eyes, causing him to groan in annoyance, but he slowly complied. He felt her near his ear, and he heard her say, "Open your eyes."

He opened them, and they slowly widened, taking in the entire city. The sun was setting directly over it, casting an orange glow over the buildings and lakes. It looked angelic. Kagome took in his reaction, a smile creeping on her face. She stood right beside him, waiting for his opinion.

"So, what do you think?" She asked softly, her gaze now straight ahead. He turned to her to give her his reply, admitting she was right.

The moment his eyes met her form, a gasp escaped his lips. The sun reflected on this girl in a heavenly manner, making her azure eyes glisten magically. Her lips were curved upward, as she was always smilling. Her creamy toned skin looked gorgeous with the orange tint, and her hair flew crazily around her, the wind tangling with it.

He could only utter one word, and it escaped his lips before he could stop it.

"Beautiful."