InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Beach House ❯ Hearts Revealed ( Chapter 8 )

The Beach House
Chapter Eight: Hearts Revealed
By: OhJoy

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It was getting late, and Kagome was getting tired. Although it appeared to her that she was the only one that felt that way. Her friends were laughing and having a great time. She sighed and looked over at InuYasha. He was smiling between Eri and Shippou, who was making wide sweeping gestures with his arms and hands. A moment later they erupted with laughter.

She cringed inwardly, "I think maybe I was a bit mean to him earlier. He was being so sweet and I totally overreacted. We really need to clear the air - completely between us. Otherwise, I come off as a bitch or a tease... I need to figure this out a bit more. Ah, shit what's to figure out? I told him the truth. I'm not ready for anything other than friendship."

Miroku saw the drama playing across Kagome's face. He wrapped an arm around her shoulders, "What's on your mind?"

Kagome rested her head on his shoulder and wrapped her arm around his waist, "Oh, Miroku. I just don't understand my feelings."

"Ah, are we speaking of our friend InuYasha?" He gently rubbed her shoulder in a soothing manner.

"Yeah... I feel like I'm always overreacting. And I just don't know... like I don't believe what he says..." she was slowly putting her thoughts in a coherent pattern. "When I came back today, I was bound and determined to not let him in - I refuse to be his rebound chick."

"Oh, Kagome, is that what you think you are to him?" Miroku was shocked to hear this coming out of her mouth, "Didn't she know that she had enchanted InuYasha? Although it is not my place to reveal his heart to her." "May I suggest that you continue this conversation with our InuYasha?"

"But-"

"But, nothing, Kagome," he spoke firmly. "This is my best friend and I know he has a heart of gold."

"I tried," she whined. "But I just ended up being a bitch and storming off. I can't think straight. That's why I stayed at my mom's for so long."

"Ah, Kagome, the path to your heart is riddled with turns and twists. I am afraid that even InuYasha would get lost without a map. What fear has gripped your heart so? Once you are able to distinguish that fear and accept its voice without it hindering you, you will have achieved choice in the matter. At the moment, I must say your actions are only reactions to what you think is there, not to what is actually there."

She took several moments to allow his words to sink in and define themselves to her. "Oh, Miroku," she squeezed him tight. "You are so eloquent!" With that, she kissed his cheek and walked to InuYasha. Miroku smirked, "Ah, how I enjoy opening the heart."

Kagome slid up next to InuYasha and wrapped her arm around his waist. He was a little surprised, but delighted in the feel of her and wound his arm around her shoulder and leaned down to place a sweet kiss on the top of her head. They stood there enjoying the feel of each other, Shippou's jokes faded in the background. She nearly draped her entire body about him, he felt that good.

She was nearly delirious with the feel and smell of him. "How could he affect me so? Is this what it's like to be in love?" She gasped. "Shit, did I just say that?"

InuYasha looked down at her when he heard her gasp. He knew it wasn't in response to Arimi's wise-ass remark. He whispered in her ear, "Hey, are you ok?" He pulled her a little closer.

She squeezed him in response and said, "I'm all right."

He knew better, and prodded a little more, "Kagome...?"

"I think I'm getting tired. Will you walk home with me?" She studied his face, looking for... something.

He smiled, "Of course." He looked to his friends and said a little louder, "Hey guys, we're gonna head back." They effectively dismissed the party-er's protests to stay and said their goodbyes to their friends.

Outside, Kagome took his hand and intertwined her fingers with his. He looked at her with an amused gleam in his eyes. "Whatever the monk said to her, I need to thank him later."

"Inu...Yasha?" she hesitated, not really knowing where to start, she just knew that she had to start.

"Yes, love?"

"I want to apologize-"

"For what?"

"For being a bitch mostly. I had a great conversation with `Roku..." she faltered, she was lost again. "What if he really doesn't want anything more than sex? What if he wants more? Ah, that's definitely worth the risk..."

"Mmm..." He didn't want to rush her, this was such a great conversation to have.

"You know, I have this fear that feels so real..." she began opening her heart and instead of it hurting, she felt remarkably free and strong. She could feel his gaze on her even in the dark night sky. He was rubbing his thumb on her hand in rhythmic circular patterns that were oddly seductive while soothing.

"Oh, InuYasha... I've never felt this way before and it really scares me..." she sighed into his shoulder as they continued their walk home.

"Kagome..." he wanted to say he felt the same, but she interjected.

"Please, let me finish. I don't know what it is about you, InuYasha. You excite me and scare me at the same time. I want to run and hide when I feel scared. And when I'm excited..." she was embarrassed at what she was about to say.

"Hmm...?" he gently prompted, he knew this was difficult for her to express.

She took a deep breath and dove in, "I want to run into your arms and hit the sheets with you."

"Mmm..." he murmured appreciatively, visions of Kagome seducing him flooded his mind's eye.

They were quickly approaching their home. He didn't want the night to end with him sleeping by himself... again.

"But, here's the thing," she continued. She didn't know where her courage came from, "I'm afraid that I'm just your rebound chick to get over Kikyo... and that you don't see me as me." There she said it. No matter what happens, she knew she wasn't held back by her fear and for that she felt triumphant.

"Is that what you think you are to me?" his voice was filled with disbelief.

"Well... yeah... and... you guys just... broke up..." she stammered.

"My relationship with her is nothing like what I've experienced with you in the short time I've known you. You are nothing like her. You are so much more. You are like a dream to me. Everything I learn about you I love," he opened his heart, trusting what his instincts were telling him. "I don't know what the future has in store for us, but I'm willing to check it out."

He unlocked their front door. He noticed that she tried, not very successfully, to hide a yawn. He chuckled. "You look sleepy."

He escorted her to her room, she was a little hesitant, but she knew what she wanted, "InuYasha...?"

"Yeah?"

"Will you stay the night with me and just hold me?" she asked earnestly.

"Mmm... are you sure?"

"Can you promise to just hold me?"

"Yes. I would so love to hold you all night."

She once again took his hand in hers and led him to her room. He took a deep inhale, the room already had her scent. It was enticing and seductive. He looked at her and took her into his arms in an embrace that was filled with all the love and tenderness he felt for her. She melted in his arms and sighed with contentment, "This must be what it's like to be in love."

Reluctantly, he broke their embrace, "I'll go change and brush my teeth."

She smiled, "I'll meet you in the bathroom."

"You're on."

He swiftly crossed the distance and entered his room through their bathroom where he did a little jig of happiness. He stripped and changed into a plain white t-shirt and a pair of boxers. "I need at least a barrier of clothing..."

He knocked on the bathroom door and entered when he heard her say, "C'mon in, InuYasha." He took in a sharp breath when he saw her. She was also in a pair of boxers and a t-shirt. Only she looked way hotter, maybe because her boxers were shorter and the shirt was smaller and fit tighter and she wasn't wearing a bra and her legs were... He groaned inwardly, "This is a strength test if I ever saw one."

She smiled up at him as she began her evening cleansing ritual. She was deep in thought as she went on autopilot. "Why does the fear grow to almost a debilitating level with him? What is he to me ? Is this really love? Or just a big time crush? What the hell does my heart really tell me?" She brushed her teeth, washed her face, applied moisturizer and a `night solution' that advertised to protect her face from premature aging. She had laughed at the idea when she bought it, but knew preventative maintenance couldn't hurt.

When she completed her usual routine, her eyes searched for InuYasha. He was leaning on the counter, watching her intently. She smiled, took a step towards him. She looked into his eyes, and asked impishly, "My bed or yours?"

He enjoyed this Kagome, she was so free and open, "Yours, love."

She led him into her room and jumped on her bed with a giggle. He happily followed. They settled into a comfortable position, he was on his back with her cradled in his arm curled against his body, he closed his eyes to savor the moment, "I could get used to this, really get used to this."

True to his nature, he went quickly from thought to mouth, "Kagome, this feels great. I wouldn't complain if we did this every night."

She was floored, "Who'd've thought?" "Me too." She wrapped an arm around his waist and possessively threw a leg over his and snuggled deeper. She felt safe and at the same time she was a little scared.

She raised herself up so she could see his face. "He looks... content." He opened one eye to look at her and was shocked to see the desire that flooded her eyes. She took his mouth with such ferocity that she was breathless at her brazen attack. He quickly took the lead. His hand went to her hair, pulled her close to him. His tongue was soft and gentle, sending shivers down to her toes with each caress on her tongue. She melted into his desire. He kissed her senseless, her mind was a blank and all she could do was react instinctively to his explorations. Soft moans were swallowed as his kiss continued.

She pulled away, "I-I-I'm sorry."

He wasn't, "Huh...? Why?"

"I... I... ah... hell," she faltered. "I... I don't want to be a tease. I'm sorry."

He hugged her tighter, "Ah, love. It's okay. We're not going to make love tonight. But I sure do enjoy those kisses."

"We're... we're not?" relief laced her voice.

He chuckled. "No, when we do, YOU'LL know it. Promise. Now, let's go to sleep, hmmm?"

"Uh-huh. Sweet dreams, InuYasha."

"Most definitely. Sweet dreams, love." He held her close, close to his heart and sooner than either expected, sleep overcame them.