InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Teacher's Pet ❯ A Christmas For Shippo ( Chapter 18 )

Sorry about the delay guys, but I've had some pretty stressing things going on in my life lately.
Aside from the stress of school (which unfortunately I'm still in…damn summer school) there's been a lot of death around me.

It's just been really hard to write and everything.

So yeah, Sorry!



Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.

Chapter 17: A Christmas for Shippo.

Kagome loved the feeling she got when ever she went Christmas shopping, the music, food, and great sales going around all over the mall. She sometimes wished that this vibe of shopping would last longer.

Walking into the jeweler she felt a rush of excitement enter her. The old man behind the counter smiled at her. “You've been a busy shopper, little lady.” He said noticing all her shopping bags.

“Yes and this is my last stop unfortunately.”

He laughed, “Spoken by a true Christmas shopper, what can I get for you?”

“I'm looking for a sliver necklace for my little sister and a ring for my boyfriend.”

The man ushered her towards another counter and pulled out a selection of beautifully crafted necklaces.

She let her fingers glide on one with a sliver star on it. “I like this one, how much?” she questioned.

“We'll discuss pricing once we find the one for your boyfriend.” He said placing the chain in his pocket

He then ushered her towards a different case. “These are only for my special customers.” He pulled out a display of beautifully sculpted rings.

Not wanting to tell the man she was limited on money she looked at the rings. “These are all so beautiful, where do you get them at?” She inquired in fascination at such detail on each one.

“I do them myself.” He said laughing.

She looked at him in surprise. “You do such a wonderful job, your detail is incredible.

“Well thank-you, I haven't received a comment like that in years.” His old eyes sparkled with delight.

“Well I've got to tell my friends and family about you.” Kagome said picking up a ring with leaves and vines engraved. “I love this one,” Kagome looked at all the details of it and found that this one was perfect for Sesshomaru.

“Ok I'd like these two.” Kagome said handing him the ring, but a thought crossed her mind. “Do you do engravings?”

“Only for my special customers.” He bellowed out a laugh and took the ring.

Kagome blushed and looked down. “I'm sorry sir, but I'm kind of spent most saved money already and I'm probably won't even have enough for lunch.” She laughed jokingly.

“Oh don't worry dear, I won't charge anything for the engravings. What would you like on the necklace?”

Kagome could barley speak due to his sudden generosity, “Wow, thank-you so much umm how about `my little star' and on the ring `our love will last forever'.” Kagome said blushing.

This was going to be the first time she would speak the words to Sesshomaru… she didn't want to keep it inside of her any longer.

The man walked to the cash register and rung up the items. “Your total will be 95.90 with 45 percent discount.”

Kagome fished the money out of her wallet and handed it to him. “Than you so much, you've saved me fifty bucks.” Kagome said earnestly.

“Oh your welcome dear, you're such a breath of fresh air from the other crabby people that come here.” He shook Kagome's hand and walked her to the door. “Come back tomorrow around this time and both the ring and necklace will be waiting for you.” Kagome stopped at the door and surprised both her and the old man when she hugged him. “You're an angel,” She whispered leaving before the old man could say another word.

Smiling the old man watched the young woman jog off with all her other purchases in hand. “No my child, you are.” He said. (1)

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Pulling out an envelope and box Kagome handed them to her mother who gave a watery smile and opened the envelope first. “To my darling mother, I can't thank you enough for being by my side through my highs and lows and I want you to know how much I love you.” Kagome's mother read out loud and gasped when she saw the spa certificate.

“There's still one more thing, open this box.” Kagome urged.

Obliging to her daughters demand she opened the box and laughed. “A planer, just what I needed.” Kagome reached over and gave her mom a hug.

Souta just rolled his eyes at the female moment. “Women,” he muttered and continued to play with the soccer ball Kagome had given him.

Removing herself from her mother's crushing hug she picked up all the wrapping paper from the floor. “Mom I've got to drop off a couple of gifts, but I'll be home before dinner.” Kagome shouted from the kitchen and snatched her keys off the counter.

“Ok sweetie,” her mother said. “Souta if you want to play soccer please go outside.”

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Ringing the doorbell of the old one story house and let her eyes travel to look at her surroundings. The yard needed some weeds pulled and the bushes on the side of the house needed to be replaced. The door swung opened to reveal a middle-aged man in dark purple pajamas. His green eyes sparked with laughter and his shoulder length brown hair was rumpled from sleep.

“I see Shippo woke you up extra early, Mr. Itou.” He laughed and ushered her inside.

Hearing his laughter she followed Mr. Itou to the living room. Shippo looked up and lunged forward. “KAGOME!”

His arms latched onto her shoulders and Kagome laughed and pulled him away.

“What are you doing here?” He questioned innocently.

“I came to see you and give you your Christmas present.”

“Really?”

Ruffling his hair and nodded, “Yes, really.”

Reaching in her purse she pulled out an envelope and handed it to Shippo. “Look inside,” she whispered to Shippo.

His eyes met her own and he slowly looked inside and pulled two bright blue tickets out for Disney Land. He gave her a questioning look and then back at the tickets. “What's going on?” He said befuddled and looked at his parents.

“Kagome's going to take you to Tokyo Disney Land next Sunday.” His mother explained. Shippo took another lunge towards Kagome and gave a cry of glee.

“So you're going be stuck with me the whole day kid, it's my way of apologizing for leaving you that day alone.” Shippo detached himself and rolled his eyes. “I already told you I forgive you!”

Kagome laughed, “I know, but I still feel bad.” She gave one last bear hug and kissed his head. “I've got to go, but don't worry, next Sunday is devoted to us!”

Kagome left after a couple minutes of laughter and talking and she was off to Sango's house.

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“Thank goodness you're here Miroku, that's one less stop I have to make, but I have to ask why you're here?” She laughed when Sango looked away guilty.

“I was just in the middle of giving Sango her Christmas pr-“ A massive pillow was thrown at Miroku's head so he wouldn't finish the sentence. “You better watch it Miroku or that's all you're getting for Christmas.” She threatened a deep flush still adorned her checks.

“Ok love birds here are your gifts.” Kagome handed each a box with snowman wrapping paper covering them.

Sango gasped and pulled out a new bow to practice her archery. Pure synthetic since the bamboo was very sensitive to certain climates. “This is the same bow that I told you about, it must have cost you so much!” Sango sobbed.

“Aw Sango don't cry, you're my best friend you deserved it babe.” She said walking over to give her friend a hug.

“Ok enough gushy female talk now to open mine!” Miroku said ripping the paper off. “Kagome if I already wasn't with Sango I would marry you.” Miroku teased, taking out the CD's he was given. “All my favorite bands” He muttered in awe. “How did you know all this?”

“I saw you listening to them in the mall but noticed you never bought them, so I figured why make you go all the way to the mall when you could just have the CD's at home.” Kagome said answering his question.

“Thank you, Kags.” Miroku said sincerely, staring at the CD's in awe.

“Ok,” Sango said standing up. “Now we have to give you your present.”

Miroku reluctantly removed himself from the CD's and walked back into the house. “This is from both of us.” Miroku said handing her a huge box.

Kagome picked up the box and smiled. “Oh jeez you guys” She gushed happily, pulling out the new comforter set. The royalty blue comforter would contrast with her walls. She had been trying to save up for the past three months when she had repainted her room, but could never find it within herself to purchase it for herself.

Kagome lifted up from the sofa she presented Sango a huge hug, but only offered Miroku a simple handshake.

“Thank you so much you guys, this is perfect.” Kagome laughed and headed towards the door. “Unfortunately I've got to run since my mom wants me to have dinner with her.” With one more last hug and handshake Kagome started towards Sesshomaru's house.

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“Honey, I'm home.” Kagome teased, inviting herself inside.

“Kagome!” Rin chirped running towards the young woman to tackle her.

“Rin!! how's my favorite little girl?” She asked returning the hug.

“Boring, daddy said no opening presents until you're here.” She pouted and her eyes narrowed towards Sesshomaru as he entered the foyer.

He gave Rin a look of irritation and bent down to sling her over his shoulder. “I told you Kagome would be here at ten and here she is ten minutes earlier so we can all open presents now.”

Kagome chuckled, “You didn't have to wait for me.” She followed Sesshomaru and Rin into the living room.

“We wanted too.” He said sincerely.

Rin gave a nod as she scurried to the presents that were scattered along side the beautifully all pure white Christmas tree with gold ornaments.

After a little bit of awing from all the different presents Rin received Kagome handed Rin her own.

Rin looked up and gave Kagome a toothless smile. “I like it Kagome, thank you!” She wrapped her arms around Kagome and pulled her into yet another hug.

“Flip it over Rin.” Kagome urged the child.

“To my darling star,” she said out loud. She grinned at the pet name Kagome had insisted to call her.

“Ok, now I have to give you my gift Kagome,” The little girl suddenly dashed upstairs to grab her gift.

“We'll exchange gifts later.” Sesshomaru murmured and pulling her waist closer to his body.

He was getting used to Kagome's presence around the house and found it hard to remember that she was his student when he held her close like this. She was grabbing hold of his heart and he prayed that she would never let go, because he was falling harder in love with her.

Kagome looked up and smiled; as always, being beside Sesshomaru made her feel safe and loved. Moving closer she laid her head on his shoulder and lazily played with his fingers that sat on her thigh. “I thought you promised me breakfast.” She said.

“I'll cook once we finish opening presents.”

She poked his belly. “Good because I'm starving.”

Before Sesshomaru could say anything an overexcited Rin came back into the room carrying two decorated shoeboxes.

Handing the sparkle one to Kagome she gave the deep red one to Sesshomaru. “Now open!” She giggled at the two.

“Oh Rin, a home made dream catcher this is beautiful, thank you!” Rin nodded proudly. “I made it so you wouldn't have any more bad dreams.”

“I know with this hanging above my bed I won't.” She replied earnestly, kissing the little girls fore head.

Sesshomaru pulled out a deformed clay coffee cup painted pink and yellow he smiled. “Wow, Rin a homemade coffee mug with coffee and certificate that's say's `World's Greatest Dad,' I'll hang it in my classroom with pride.” He told her and grabbed her from Kagome's embrace and gave her a kiss on the check.

“Ok I have to go upstairs and finish painting mommy's mug.” She told Sesshomaru as she pulled away from him.

“Try not to get any paint on the floor.” He yelled as she bounced back up to her room.

“I'll go first,” Sesshomaru said going to the Christmas tree to pull out a medium size box.

Kagome carefully opened it, being sure not to rip any wrapping paper, `You can just use this over,' she mused to herself.

Gasping Kagome pulled out a glass music box. When she opened it two small figures that looked remarkably like her and Sesshomaru started to dance to Fur Elise by Beethoven.

“They look like us,” She whispered in awe.

He chuckled, “That's because I got it specially made for us.”

“You can do that?” She looked up surprised and he nodded.

“I love it and I love the music you chose, whenever I would hear this song I would always picture me dancing with my handsome prince, because it always sounded so beautiful to me.” She flung herself across to couch to give Sesshomaru a peck.

Kagome reached from behind her and pulled out a black box she said handing it to him.

He gave her is rare smile and opened it. “It's a promise ring that we'll always be together.” She explained softly.

Sesshomaru examined the ring and spotted words in the inside. “Our love will last forever,” He repeated the words out loud and found he liked the way it rolled off his tongue.

“Yeah, that's part two of this present and I want to start off by saying you don't have to say anything back, I just would feel so much better if I got it off my mind.” She fiddled with her fingers and looked away, but then forced herself to meet his gaze as she said the words that echoed in her heart.

“I love you.” Kagome said softly.

“Say it again.” He asked her after a moment of silence, which nearly killed Kagome in anticipation.

“I love you, Sesshomaru.” She repeated, this time louder.

Suddenly Sesshomaru pulled her in a deep kiss, urging Kagome's tongue inside his hot awaiting mouth wanting her to know every part of him, like he knew every part of her. Pulling back he whispered the words that Kagome dreamt of hearing.

“I love you too,” He held her close in his arms, not wanting to leave his hold, but Kagome knew that even if he wasn't holding her she wouldn't want to leave.

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Author's Note: Yet again another LONG chapter and I will update soon because the next chapter is already typed up…so all I need is those darn reviews!

Things to Know:
1 - He's not some old perverted man, his meaning by the words were saying he hardly met anybody who seemed to appreciate little things in life and actually have some respect, not saying there's not people out there like that, but you have to admit, it's not to rare to meet those rude people that make you scream and when you meet someone well mannered you feel somewhat thankful.

Author Pet Peeves: Animal cruelty, it just makes me so sick when I find someone not appreciative of animals. I'm fine with eating animals, of course that's a mean of survival for me, but in my opinion when you kill or hurt an animal purposely for your own sick amusement, then I really pity you, because you have to hurt an animal that doesn't (sometimes) have a chance of fighting back. Don't get me wrong though, if an animal attacks you fight back, I know I would, but just beating animals is sick and cruel. I LOVE ANIMALS!! Maybe I feel this way because I have a dog and would die if anybody would hurt her in anyway at all or maybe because I'm the Ecology Club President? Oh well ADIOS!!