InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Beach House ❯ And So It Begins... ( Chapter 7 )

The Beach House
Chapter Seven: And So It Begins…
By: OhJoy

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Three days. It was three days before Kagome returned to the beach house. And when she returned, man, was it in style! Sporting some rockin' highlights, she pulled up in her newest toy, a red Honda S2000. Of course, the only choice was a convertible with manual transmission - two of her favorite things in a car. It was the middle of the day and the house was empty.

She turned on her PowerBook and printed out in 72 pt. font:

K-Girl
555.4035

and stuck it on the fridge. Looking around, her room was the same as she left it. "Did I really expect someone to unpack for me?" She laughed softly. She was in a great mood. Being around her mom always grounded her and made her feel safe. She went into the bathroom with her toiletries, "Might as well start putting my stuff away so I can make this gorgeous house my home… One hair elastic at a time." She giggled.

No longer able to contain her curiosity, she peeked into InuYasha's room. Looked the same, boxes were gone though, bed still unmade, a little messier, but the same... She shrugged. "Whatever will be will be." She laughed again and began to hum the Doris Day classic.

Too happy to remain inside and unpack, she changed into a bathing suit - a Hawaiian printed tank top with matching boy shorts. The bottoms were a little smaller than she had liked. She was a little self-conscious that a bit of her cheeks were saying hi, "Oh well, no one was home." She grabbed the latest trashy fan fiction she wrote at her mom's house and a pink gel pen. She noticed one set of the sliding glass doors was open, "Huh... odd... maybe someone is napping upstairs." She shrugged it off, stepped through and plopped down on a lounger on the deck.

She saw the gross grammatical errors she made in one of her lemon chapters and giggled. "I write such smut... I guess, I should just get laid so that I don't need to write this porn."

The front door opened and she heard a squeak. "Hey, K-Girl!" Shippou greeted her warmly. She stood and gave him a tight hug. "I'm glad you're back. Everything ok now?"

"Yeah," she smiled at his concern. He was fiercely loyal and sometimes just a bit overprotective of her. "Did Sango tell you I was at my mom's? Being around her brought me back to me."

He nodded, "It's totally the same for me." He laughed. "I gotta go. I have a paper due on Friday that I haven't even thought about!" He took a step towards the house.

"Hey, Foxy..." she began.

"Yeah?" Green questioning eyes studied her face.

"Uh... did I miss anything while I was gone?"

"Yash was helluva pissed when we came home Saturday night," he answered her unspoken question. "But that was it," he shrugged. "And for what it's worth, no one really thinks you look like her. You're way prettier and she was a cold-ass freak."

She gave a doleful sigh, "Thanks."

He studied her again and after a moment said, "Ok... I'll be in the Library if you need me." He kissed her softly on her forehead and left.

She settled back down on the recliner and closed her eyes for just a minute. The sound of the waves crashing was very soothing.

She awoke to a tender caress on her cheek. "Mmmm," she sighed and leaned into the warm touch. She heard a soft sigh. Her lids fluttered open... instantly locked onto a set of intense amber eyes. "Mmm... is this a dream?"

"Ah, the Goddess awakens," he said in a low tumble.

She felt a slight chill on her cheek from the cool breeze when he removed his caress. She scraped together a small smile. He noticed it didn't reach her eyes. She stretched, pulled her arms over her head and arched her back. He was mesmerized. "How can she make even a simple stretch be so sensual?"

She saw that he had a surfboard under an arm and that his body was still glistening with water. "He went surfing. He's back to him too."

She noticed the sinking sun and asked, "What time is it?"

"Not too late. 5, 6 maybe," he shot a quick glance at the sun. And returned his amber eyes to lock onto her gray-blue babies. "Welcome home. You were missed."

Once again, a smile that didn't touch her eyes, "Ah, but you didn't say you missed me... this is gonna be a bit harder than I thought... just a bit."

"Thanks."

Various voices were heard coming from the path to the front door. Front door opened. Door slammed. Kagome was determined to not be weak in his presence, she boldly did not waiver in her eye lock with him. He raised an eyebrow just a bit, almost imperceptible. She did not acknowledge it, instead she got up, gathered her papers and pen, and without explanation or apology - entered HER home... to warm greetings.

InuYasha watched her departure with keen interest. "What just happened? She didn't seem mad. But, damn! She's got a nice ass!!"

"KAGOME!" Ayame exclaimed. Hugged her friend close and whispered in her ear as she twirled a lock of Kagome's hair, "Do I have a story for you!"

They exchanged knowing looks and giggled. "Damn, she finally did Koga!"

Ayame continued to twirl the lock in her fingers, the girls' faces only inches apart. "I like!"

InuYasha watched from the sliding glass doors, "They really have no idea how erotic they look." He shook his head and he leaned his board lengthwise on the floor, resting against the glass, and went to greet his roommate and her friends.

He shook Koga's hand briefly and gave the typical guy "one-clap-on-the-back" hug. He shrewdly inspected the other two guys that flanked either side of his friend, all three were staring at the girls.

With a start, Ayame realized that she was accompanied by guys that are "possible candidates" for her best friend and donned her matchmaker hat.

"K-Girl, this is Bankotsu," she gestured towards the taller guy with dark hair to his shoulders and a glint in his eyes.

Kagome instantly didn't like him, "Eeeww... he looks like he'd enjoy beating a woman and then have the gall to call it sex." She nodded politely.

"And this is Ginta," Ayame introduced. Kagome assessed the second guy harshly as well, "He seems nice enough, but looks like he just follows Koga around blindly. Not that that's a bad thing. But he doesn't scream out `World Leader.'"

Koga chimed in, "Ginta and I go way back."

Kagome nodded again, not knowing what else to say. Thankfully, she didn't have to as Sango and Miroku entered the house.

More hugs and more `welcome home' -- Kagome was getting sick of it. "Ok, only two more roommates to `welcome' me home."

Sango announced, "I'm starved. Anyone up for Beaches?"

Murmurs of agreement went around the room. Kagome headed for her room to change with InuYasha following closely behind. They entered their respective rooms and closed the doors. Kagome noticed that he didn't initiate any conversation, "Oh, man. This is gonna be a long night." She glanced at her bathroom door, it was wide open. She sighed. "I need to make sure it's always closed."

In the safety of his room, he let out an exasperated groan. "What the hell? I can't get a read on her. She's friendly. She's just not into me like she was before. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck." He grabbed a towel and wiped down. He shrugged and chose to go commando, then changed into his favorite and most comfortable jeans. They were a stonewash blue and hung low on his hips, giving him plenty of room in the crotch and legs. He toweled his silver mane, grabbed a red Ripcurl t-shirt and slipped on his black flip flops. He knocked softly on his bathroom door.

"Cmmmfh innfff," Kagome was brushing her teeth.

He entered and nodded at her and began to brush his teeth. "Wow, she does get ready fast - before me even."

He stole a sidelong glance, ok it was a stare, but she was fiddling with washing her face. She was dressed in a pair of khaki cargo pants that were frayed at her feet clad with pink flip flops, she topped it with a short blue form-fitting t-shirt that said: "I'm blogging this."

He rinsed and as he was wiping his face, he said, "Nice shirt."

She was looking in the mirror, rubbing on moisturizer and didn't even look at him, "Thanks." Task completed, she looked at him gave him another smile that didn't touch her eyes and said, "See ya out there."

He was definitely confused. "I'm so on her `do not flirt with' list. Shit... she doesn't even wear any make up and she got ready before me." He combed his long hair and called it done.

The group gathered in the living room and made their way to the restaurant. Koga led the pack with Ginta at his side and Bankotsu sliming on Eri. "Yep, it's official, Kagome's back. Everyone is affectionate once more. I even feel comfortable holding my flower's hand." Miroku grasped Sango's hand and his heart skipped a beat when she smiled. It did a somersault when she squeezed his hand just as she intertwined their fingers. "Ah, my butterfly, how I long to intertwine so much more with you."

Ayame and Kagome were immediately in front of InuYasha, "Not that she would even fucking notice me now." They were also holding hands and giggling as they whispered in each other's ears. "No doubt Ayame is sharing about her latest romp with the wolf." He felt an arm hook through his, it was Arimi. "Hey, Curly."

"Hi, Yash," she smiled.

He returned the smile, "At least her smile touches her eyes."

"Did you surf long?"

"Yep. Few hours. Fucking felt great to get pounded by the waves," he spoke a tad louder than necessary hoping Kagome would overhear and comment.

They arrived at the restaurant and took over the back section. They were all settling with their first round of drinks, each negotiating on whether to sit or stand when Ayame gasped.

Eri heard her, Ayame motioned with her eyes `over there.'

Eri saw and smacked Sango with enthusiasm, "Oww..." Eri dismissed it and motioned with her eyes `over there.'

"Oh my," Sango reached in front of Shippou and tugged on Kagome's hair till their eyes met and motioned with her eyes `over there.'

Kagome gasped, she pulled Arimi mid-sentence from a conversation with InuYasha, she motioned with her eyes `over there.'

All five girls stood staring. They began to move slowly towards one another until they were all leaning on each other. Arms randomly thrown on another's shoulders or waist, others held hands - as if for support. Not talking, not making silly girl giggles, just staring `over there' somewhere at something. Some of the guys noticed it was a bit quiet. Then glanced at the girls.

"What the hell?" Bankotsu demanded from the back. The guys a little slow on the uptake, began to look `over there' to see what had the girls so entranced.

Shippou huffed, "Oh brother! You guys are silly! What's so great about firefighters?"

The girls continued to stare. InuYasha wore a scowl. "What the fuck? They fucking get their panties in a wad for firefighters? What the fuck am I? Chopped fucking liver?" The rest of the guys all pretty much shared the same thought.

The girls smiled, eyes filled with unmasked pure lust and murmurs like:

"How fucking hot are firefighters?"

"I'd like one of them to save me."

"Mmmm... I wanna slide down his pole."

"I'd like to see him handle his hose."

"I got a fire for that hose."

were floating around.

The girls continued to stare and talk smack until the last firefighter was in the large red engine and they drove away.

Ayame was the first of the girls to come to her senses, "They shouldn't be allowed to run in a pack like that."

Koga quickly reclaimed his woman by wrapping his arms around her waist from behind and whispered in her ear, "Babe, I've got a pole you can slide down anytime."

She smiled wickedly, turned in his arms to face him when she whispered back, "Yeah, but will you let play with the sirens?"

Koga smacked her on her bottom, he breathed in her ear, "Dirty bitch!"

The trance on the girls slowly lifted and they moved to find a seat. InuYasha watched as Kagome settled onto a loveseat off to the side of the group. He quickly joined her.

"Hey," he looked into her eyes. "I wonder if she's gonna get up and move."

"Hey yourself," she smiled.

"So, tell me," he took a sip, for courage? "Do you have a firefighter fantasy?"

She smiled, her eyes sparkled. InuYasha was almost breathless, "Wow, what a fucking INCREDIBLE smile!"

She took a sip and said with a gleam in her eye, "Oh, yeah."

Feeling a little more comfortable around her, InuYasha treaded carefully, "Care to

share?"

"Mmm... maybe another time," she said softly. "Ok, it's coming. We're gonna have to clear the air between us about why I took off like I did."

He beamed at the hint of a promise, "Kagome..." She took a sip and looked at him. "I still want us to go out, just you and me." "Ok, I said it. Fucking brace yourself, Yash, here comes the heartache."

"Yeah, that would be great," she replied. "All my friends are so close with you. I have two years to make up for in getting to know you." That was like a slap on the face for the expression he wore. "I shocked him. He's gonna pass out or run away... but before he takes it the wrong way..."

She continued, "I think we would be great friends."

InuYasha silently groaned, "Ah, fuck I knew it. Now I'm like the monk to her. Fuck it." And stared to the ocean.

"That's not how I meant it," he attempted to clarify, bringing his amber eyes back to her sweet face. He leaned into her and stroked her cheek. "You make me feel emotions that I didn't think actually existed. I know being roommates complicates things a bit, but I want to see where we could go."

Kagome melted. "InuYasha..." "Oh by the Gods! He's gonna kiss me... NO! Be strong." She pulled her face back, "InuYasha, I'm not ready for this. Right now, all I can offer you is my friendship."

"And what if I ask for more?"

"Then I'd ask you to be patient with me."

"So what does that mean exactly?" He was starting to get confused, "She's giving me way too many mixed messages."

"It means that I'm open to getting to know you and having you be a part of my life." She hoped she was being clear.

He sat back, thoughtful. His head was on the back of the loveseat and he kept it there when he turned slightly to look at her, "So that means what?… we can hang out one-on-one, hold hands... that's it?"

"Yeah," she nodded. He looked a little defeated.

He sat up and brought his face very close to hers, he gently held her chin. He whispered over her lips, "I don't get you hot?"

"You know the answer to that..."

"Do I?"

"Being roommates makes it hard for us to have a one night stand."

"You think that's all I want? Or is that all you want?"

"No..."

"I want a lot more than one night with you..."

"Ah, hell..."

"Kagome..."

"I don't want to have sex with you right now..."

"Well, we're at a bar... we'd have to at least go to the bathroom to do it `right now.'"

"Mmm..."

"I need to kiss you..."

"I need you to go slow with me..."

"Slow and tender, fast and furious.... however you want it..."

"Mmm..."

"Gods! You get me so hot..."

"Yeah? Good... "

"Now can I kiss you?"

"No." With that declaration, Kagome stood proudly to her full height and went over to talk to Shippou and Arimi - not looking back once. "So there, InuYasha. I am NO ONE'S REBOUND CHICK." Arimi wrapped an arm around Kagome, welcoming her friend into their conversation.

"Keh." InuYasha sighed and leaned back against the loveseat. Stared at the woman who just stole his heart, "My Gods! I am going to fucking LOVE getting to know her!"

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Ok, want a refresher on nicknames?

InuYasha: Yash (taking suggestions... hint, hint)

Kagome: K-Girl

Sango: Boomerang Babe

Miroku: `Roku, Perv, monk

Shippou: Shipps-dude, Foxy

Ayame: Hot Stuff

Eri: Bright Eyes (no clue if she really does have `em)

Arimi: Curly (some have her name as Ayumi... someone please let me know which is correct; she's Kagome's school friend with curly hair, hence the nickname)

Rin: Sunshine

Koga: Special K (that's an Ayame only sex name; coming up in a future lemon...)

Thanks for reading!