InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Eternal Curse ❯ Butterfly Kisses ( Chapter 24 )

The Eternal Curse

Chapter Twenty Four:

Butterfly Kisses

A.N.: I am rushing to get this story done, sadly, because now I have 50 stories ideas. Then again, I have to finish Silver Firelight, the sequel to Decisions of the Heart. *pouts*

Disclaimer: Nope. Inuyasha still isn't mine!

Spoilers: Inuyasha and Kagome's first kiss!

Warnings: This is technically the last chapter, but I will be writing the epilogue shortly which will take care of the cliffhanger at the end of this chapter. Gomen. But don't worry, the sequel, Compelled By Love will be coming out…later, because it 19 on my 50 number list.

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Miroku's eyes lit up like kid on Christmas. He rubbed his hands together, mimicking Sango's earlier moves, and licked his lips.

"Now that will be fun," he cackled. Sango rolled her eyes, and put a weary hand on her forehead.

"But we have to hurry," she said. "This is your last week with us before you go." Her eyes suddenly looked sad, and took on a sheen of unshed tears. "I don't want you or Inuyasha to leave. It's so much fun with you guys." Miroku moved hesitantly for her, and pulled her into a gentle embrace.

"Don't worry," he mumbled in a low, comforting voice. "We'll come back, and you'll be able to visit us. I swear." (*HINT*: HINT FOR SEQUEL, HINT) Sango sniffled, curling up against his strong form.

"Thanks Miroku. Now let's go find those lovesick puppies!"

***

"Are you sad about leaving?" Kagome asked as a large gust of cold air whipped at her huddled form, tearing some pink cherry blossoms from the tree overhead.

"Of course, baka!" She glared at him, before continuing.

"What's the thing you'll miss the most?"

"You," he replied instantly, trying to ignoring the blush that was playing across his face. She leaned on his shoulder, and let out a big sigh, tangling her hands with his.

"Thanks, Inu," she whispered, stroking her thumb across the back of his hand. Inuyasha felt as if he were on fire, and little beads of perspiration began to crawl down his face. He prayed that Kagome would not notice. But, she did. "Oi Inuyasha! Are you catching a fever?"

She got on her knees to press her hand to his forehead, her chest squashed against his shoulder. Inuyasha's face turned a deeper shade of red and he gulped, turning his head away from the scenery.

"No! Strong hanyous don't sick!" he corrected her, hoping that that would get her *ahem* "womanly parts" away from him. He wondered what he had done to deserve this. Aside from beating Miroku, walking in on a kissing couple, being a complete jackass, turning into a full youkai, cussing like a sailor, stealing Kagome's food, hacking off Sesshomaru's limbs, and swinging a giant sword around without any idea how to use it, he was a saint, right? Inuyasha nodded to himself. Of course I am!

"We'll have to get you into bed straight away," Kagome told him, standing up, tugging on his arm impatiently.

"I'm not catching a fever, baka!" Inuyasha grumbled, batting her hand away. "It's hot out here!"

"You're lying through your teeth!" she cried. "It's almost fall!" Inuyasha gulped, trying to struggle out of the corner he backed himself into, but to no avail.

"Well…well you see…"

"Fine!" she yelled. "If you think you are so strong, get the flu! I don't care anymore!" Then she stomped away angrily. Inuyasha hissed at her disappearing form. Stupid wench! It's because of you I feel this way! With a loud huff, he slammed his back against the sakura tree, and slid to the ground.

"Stupid! See if I care!" he hollered, but got no response. "Wench if there ever was one."

***

"Shoot. If this keeps up-"

"They'll never be together like us," Sango finished, jabbing Miroku in the ribs so she could see clearer through the bushes. She squinted through the leafy foliage, to find Inuyasha sitting at the base of a pink tree, sulking.

"Sango dear, if you know me so well, what am I thinking now?" He looked at her seriously for a bit, and she almost believed him, when she felt his hand creep down her body, and caress her bottom. *WHACK*

"HENTAI!" she screeched, then blushed. "I WILL NOT BEAR YOUR CHILDREN! Now Inuyasha is sure to hear us! Thanks a lot, idiot."

"I can tell you guys are over there, you know!" he shouted, eyes still closed. "And you're plan is sure to fail. It'll never work, Kagome and I can never be together!" Sango's face turned red with anger, and she pawed her way through the shrubs, stomped up to Inuyasha, and grabbed him up by the collar.

"So are you saying you don't love Kagome?" Sango shrieked into his face, jostling around his body. Inuyasha blushed, as his head continued to bobble back and forth from her frantic hold.

"I never said that," he mumbled in a tiny, inaudible voice that couldn't be detected by Sango's weak human ears. "It's just that a hanyou and a miko can never be together! Everything is bound to end up just like Kikyou!"

"Kikyou is Kikyou, Kagome is Kagome! You should know that by now, Inuyasha. Kagome cares about you more than anyone, and all you can do is push her away!" She continued to shake him fervently, which was irritating him, so he shoved her away from him lightly.

"Shut up! I don't need any heartbreaks!" Inuyasha grumbled. "I've been through enough already!"

"So you're just going to let Kagome pass you by?" Sango questioned, placing her hands on her hips, fixing him with a scrutinizing glare. He nodded.

"Yeah, besides, we only have what, a week left? What's the point of getting involved?" He crossed his arms over his chest, and closed his eyes, pouting.

"You could still visit!" she cried. "Besides, if you spent more time with her, and if you were a lot more romantic, you could marry her and she'd never leave your side again!" Inuyasha looked at her, as a blush spread over his nose. His ears twitched with obvious irritation.

"I could never do that, Kagome doesn't care for me that way," he mumbled softly.

"What? Speak up Inuyasha!"

"I said I don't care for Kagome that way! I tried it already this morning, and it didn't work," he added in a low voice, so it was yet again, missed by Kagome's friend's ears.

Just then, Miroku sprung from the bushes.

"I heard the whole thing!" he clarified. He jabbed his finger at Inuyasha. Poke. Poke. Poke.

"What?"

"Inuyasha…" Poke. Poke. Poke.

"Stupid bouzo!"

"Inuyasha, baka." Jab. Jab. Prod. Pinch.

"STUPID IDIOTIC MORON! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT?" Inuyasha exploded, whole face contorted with rage.

"Inuyasha, apologize to Kagome."

"Huh? I didn't even do anything to her!" Inuyasha reminded the retarded monk.

"Oh yes you did."

"WHAT?" Smack.

"Inuyasha you're supposed to be the hanyou here!"

"WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?"

"She was listening the entire time."

"Oh crap."

***

"I've been a horrible fool!" Kagome moaned, burying her face in her knees. A soft wind played with her misplaced ebony locks as a few tears slid down her thighs and soaked into the dirt beneath her. Inuyasha could never love me, he's probably still obsessed with Kikyou, like everyone else…She let her tears drench the sleeve of her short, green dress, before tucking some loose strands of her hair behind her ear. The horizon was suddenly a very murky gray, a tangled mass of wispy black clouds and smudges of silver. A crackle of thunder boomed and echoed in the distance as a bolt of lightening split the sky. Just then, it started to rain.

Freezing drops pelted her skin, and the wind howled, like an desperate wolf in pain, while her clothes clung to her body. She shivered as the furious wind slashed at her form, pressing down on her. Trying to seek shelter, she got up, and started to run, but her polished shoes slipped in the mud, and she skid down the hill that she was perched on. Kagome let a strangled yelp rise in her throat as she collided with something warm.

She looked up to see Inuyasha's stern amber eyes, but it was kind of hard to take him seriously with his white bangs and doggy ears plastered to his face, making him resembled a lost puppy. Her heart gave a lurch as he leaned in closer to her. I dunno why but I've always had fantasies about kissing Inuyasha in the rain, maybe this is it! But all he did, was lay his head on top of hers, making her cheeks burn with embarrassment from that abstract thought. I guess not. While she was sulking, Inuyasha muttered, "Sorry," before sweeping her up into his strong arms. Blushing still staining her face, she curled up against him, sighing as sleep over took her.

***

"Kagome! Kagome!" She turned to see her friend frantically waving her arms from across the table, trying to get her attention. Kagome smiled. Sango looked really nice. She was wearing a peach colored dress, that flowed out at her ankles, with her black hair pulled up into an elegant bun at the top of her head, with small, white high-heeled shoes. Kagome sighed.

They were at a banquet in Inuyasha and Miroku's honor. Only three days until they had to leave. And Inuyasha still didn't kiss Kagome. Sango chewed her already short nails, and cast a worried glance at Miroku, who was saying teary farewells to the awestruck maids. She growled, her hands balling into fists at her sides, body trembling in rage. Miroku, who seemed to sense the electric energy Sango was sending out in waves, turned to her, and blew a kiss. This calmed her down a bit, so she snapped her attention towards Kagome, who was making googly-eyes at Inuyasha, who was too busy talking with Queen Higurashi.

Sango sighed. She was lovesick. The sad thing about it was, Inuyasha was, too, and he didn't even know it. She pouted, then suddenly brightened. She excused herself from the table, straightened her skirts, and ran over towards Queen Higurashi, tearing her attention away from Inuyasha, who was now blushing. Sango whispered something in her ear, and the Queen allowed herself to smile. Kagome cocked an eyebrow as Sango who was now discussing something avidly with Inuyasha.

She sighed, when suddenly, her mom ushered her over to the stage. All of the loud chattering came screeching to a halt when she walked up to the front of the room. She was suddenly pulled into Inuyasha's embrace. Kagome blushed a vivid shade of red, struggling to get out of his arms, even though she felt at home in them. She didn't need the gossiping maids or nosy servants to have something as juicy as their intimate relationship to snicker about. He nuzzled her cheek, and she sighed, her own arms crawled around his waist to pull him closer to her. Let them see us! Kagome thought huffily, though she couldn't manage to wipe that embarrassed flush from her cheeks.

"Kagome, I've been meaning to tell you this," Inuyasha said in a deep voice, close to her ear, which sent a shudder down her spine. Her heart fluttered in her chest, her legs went boneless against him.

"Y-Yeah, I-Inuyasha?" she stammered, burying her face in the crook of his neck. He licked his lips in anticipation for what was to come. Sango had said if he followed her detailed instructions, he would be able to win Kagome's heart and get married. Inuyasha shook his head. He wasn't even twenty yet, and even if it was Kagome, he wasn't ready to get bogged down with such a commitment. He wanted to be a good mate to her. And he wanted her to be a good mate to him. So, Inuyasha decided to revise Sango's script a little bit to fit him.

"You're important to me, I need you."

Then his mouth was over hers in a wave of heat.

Kagome's eyes went wide, as her legs went out underneath her. Tingling heat shot from her lips to her stomach. She closed her eyes, easing herself into the kiss. Inuyasha took this as a sign he should continue, and he stroked her lips with more intensity. At that, Kagome let out a long, throaty moan, which started in her throat, came from her lips, and reverberated around the room. She heard some of the maids swoon and Miroku make a cat-call, but at that second she didn't care. The whole world was suddenly blocked out, and it felt as if she and Inuyasha were the only people in the whole, entire world.

But suddenly, a cold, slimy feeling washed over her, and she felt herself getting torn from Inuyasha's lips, with a groan of protest. She was floating, and some sunlight spilled from the open window, and coated her. She felt that warm, painful sensation that happened to her every night, but now it seemed more bearable. Kagome heard some of the maids shriek and bodies thud to the ground. What's happening to me? Why am I transforming! Her heart battered in her chest, screaming in protest. She felt her transformation begin to take place.

Her hair grew longer, and took on those silvery-white streaks. Her regular human ears disappeared, and turned into two black, white-tipped triangles on the top of her head. Kagome felt her body grow fuller, claws sprout from her fingertips, sharp fangs grow from her mouth. Kagome's regularly dark brown eyes, turned into honey-colored optics, and finally, she felt herself grow a few more inches.

Kagome looked at the crowd nervously, and gave a shaky wave. Queen Higurashi ran to her daughter, sobbing, wrapping her in a hug. Miroku swooned, whether it was from Kagome's good looks, or Sango's berating, she couldn't tell. She smelt her mother's tears, and stroked her cheek.

"It's okay, Mama. It's just me, regular old Kagome." She sobbed, tears soaking into her shirt, while Kagome's eyes fell upon Inuyasha, who was looking like a guilty, cornered puppy. Kagome felt her heart reach out to him. What it because he kissed me that I changed? I thought was going to be cursed but now…I can't believe I was so blind! I understand it now. Love is the cure. Kikyou cursed me because of jealousy, and it was love that breaks the spell. The only reason I didn't want to remain a hanyou because I thought I could never find love, but he was standing in front of my eyes all along.

Kagome was so engrossed in her thoughts, that she didn't know that her mother's crying had stopped. She felt her firm, yet delicate hands squeezing her shoulders.

"Kagome, Kikyou did this to you, didn't she?" Queen Higurashi asked in a small voice.

"Yes, Mama."

"I want you to tell me everything."

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