InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Pages of My Life ❯ A Morning to Remember ( Chapter 12 )

A/N: Hey I'm back for a real quick update! Every little bit counts right? Ok lets get this started :D Thank you Thank you again to crystalclearangel! You're reviews every chapter are always so sweet! And I'll be checking on your stories asap! I just wish I had more time on the computer ugh. But anyway thanks so much! And Thaaank you to QuestionableIntentions! I got your email right before I wrote this chapter, and I like your observations! You're on the right thought train but there's still some twists hehe. You'll see soon enough! But thanks for the review! And all the reviews on my art! I reaaaaally love getting reviews on my sketches *blush* hehe. Haha and thank you to supersailorfanner to your review which made me laugh. *takes pipe away* there we go...you're ok now. haha but I'm glad you like my story so much and get so passionate ^^; And thanks so much for saying I have as much time as I want! Usually I'm getting death threats to update haha. So that was very nice of you. Ah and Black Lotus! (Who I loooove responding to with all your questions heh) Thank you, hai I am back. Sorry the updates took so long there for a bit and I didn't get to say my thank you's! haha I'm glad you liked my fluff and attempt at some sexual tension! They'll be more of that this chapter, fluff anyway...sexual tension later! Yum :p And of course you get to find out more about Kag and Inu's past! Well mostly Inu's coming up here soon, that's going to be...hah wow a lot to write for what I have planned. So the next update might not be as quick, that's why I wanted to get some happy times for you guys up again! And I'm going to be bringing in Sango for sure, beyond that I haven't decided yet. Depends what the story calls for. I'm not telling on Kouga yeeeet, we'll just have to wait and see! But I do plan to elaborate on their relationship later when Kagome opens up more to Inu-chan. I'm so glad you like everything so far and hope you love the new chapter just as much! Wow...that was like the longest reviewer response ever haha. And again I'm sorry if this chapter is rough around the edges but at least it's up! Eh? eh? Ok. Until next time! Ja!

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My eyes fluttered open groggily when I felt the heat of the sun on my cheeks from my parted blinds. Saturday mornings always seemed more beautiful than any other day of the week, I don't know why but I always thought that. And I would keep thinking that for many months ahead because of the presence I felt myself curled into. I took a deep breath letting it out slowly before directing my gaze to the still peaceful Inuyasha. Reaching up I toyed with a lock of his black hair hanging on the side of his face lazily. It was softer than it looked, feeling like loose silk threads, the light reflecting through it.

 

He's so gorgeous. It was the only thought I could manage to piece together as it kept my usual hurtful thoughts at bay. His presence filled the room completely; even when I closed my eyes again I could feel him without using any of my senses. There was something about him, qualities no other man my age possessed. The way he carried himself and the look in his eyes told of an old soul, of knowledge beyond the years of his life, and it commanded respect silently. He wasn't a man to cross, and even my over confident ex I could tell wanted to back away from him.

 

That was one thing that had been bothering me though ...back in the hospital room Inuyasha had fought so skillfully. His actions and movements smooth and precise, as if he had done them many times before. And he knew exactly how to stop Kouga as quickly as possible, and seemed to had done it in the most humane way despite how enraged his eyes and voice had told he was. It was amazing he could control his opponent so easily...but it did nag the back of my mind how he knew to do so. Here was a boy I barely knew when I thought about it, and he was sleeping in my bed with me.

 

Biting my bottom lip, I felt my eyes wince as the inevitable voice bubbled up. 'You don't know anything about him...What if he's dangerous? You remember how good he was at fighting; he's obviously done it before.' So what? Lots of guys fight as kids; it's a normal part of boys growing up. 'Nothing about him has seemed that normal, and it was more than that. You don't learn to move like that from school yard scraps.' No. Squeezing my eyes shut tight. I refused to judge him. It was none of my business how he learned to fight so well. He was the kindest person I had met in a long time...and was really the only one that seemed to care. I wasn't going to push him away and let the walls build up. The same walls that claimed to protect me left me freezing in a darkness I refused to return to. Opening my eyes again I jerked back in surprise at seeing Inuyasha staring at me from where his head was laying on my pillow still. He smiled, softening my nerves. I lay back down to look at him on the same level resting against the soft pillow case.

 

"Hi." He whispered.

 

"Hey yourself.” I smiled, not blushing this time. I was too warm to be embarrassed, too enchanted to worry about it. Scooting closer he kissed my forehead gently then rested his forehead on mine lightly, staring up through his messy bangs at me. I couldn't help grinning from the contact, boldly reaching my hand up to rest on his cheek.

 

"You didn't have to let me stay here you know," he commented turning to my hand to lightly kiss the finger tips. It was strange the physical comfort I felt towards him now, considering how stressful things seemed last night. Wonderful, but nerve wracking as well. But he seemed to be feeling the exact same, so I decided not to question it and count my blessings. We still hadn't actually kissed...The thought passed through my mind nonchalantly. I've slept with him and I haven't kissed him yet I chuckled to myself at how strange it sounded and was on some levels. But the feel of those soft lips against my hand drew me back into a glorious present.

 

"I know," I said and before thinking blurted out. "But I wanted you to." This time I did look down, surprising the both of us. His eyebrows arched a bit higher but the smile never faltered.

 

"I'm glad I did. You seem less jumpy now and so much softer." One of his hands reached up tracing my exposed arm lightly sending chills up it. I smiled again digging into my pillow happily with a sigh. I knew he didn't mean softer so much in a physical sense, and it made me happy. Steps in the right direction, back to enjoying my life.

 

"Why...don't we...go get some breakfast?" He tapped the tip of my sloped nose and I nodded.

 

"That sounds good I'm starving. I never got my promised soup last night." I did my best to pout sticking out my bottom lip and batting my eyelashes at him. He laughed.

 

"I'm sorry; I'm such a horrible date huh? I guess I'll just let myself out." He teased moving to sit up. I hugged my arms around his waist dragging him back down to my soft bed.

 

"Let's just stay like this...a little longer." He agreed silently wrapping an arm around me, reaching it up to tangle in my hair and rub my back. I sighed content a happiness radiating off me I was so desperate to keep now that I had a taste of.

 

 

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Grinning ear to ear I sped down the familiar roads leading to my side of the city, the downtown side. I had boasted for almost a half an hour about the best breakfast place I had found on accident during one of my walks around the lake. It was an old breakfast diner tucked away so tight most missed it daily. But when you take time to look around and appreciate I had learned you'd be surprised what you could find. This was certainly the case.

 

To me it was heaven. The same crew seemed to have been running it since the day the doors opened, lord knows how long ago. The type that would yell at cooks in front of customers, but were some of the nicest older ladies you ever met and made a damn good pot of coffee. The silverware, plates, and even the salt and pepper shakers were different on just about every table. A hodgepodge of collected kitchen things that had come to live there. It was coziest place you'd find, if you were a guy like me. I had a feeling Kagome would appreciate it though so I didn't hesitate offering to drive after she took her sweet time changing and freshening up again.

 

She looked around confused as I pulled into the scantily filled parking lot. "Where is it?" She questioned glancing around her.

 

"Just come on, don't you trust me?" I said it playfully but part of me would have liked it to have been a serious question. But I was satisfied when she nodded getting out of the car. Threading my fingers loosely between hers as we walked I looked over to the park surrounding the lake. It was crowded with figures exercising, tanning and a group of people laughing loudly playing volleyball. The sun sparkled against the water so bright it was hard to look at the lake beyond the peaceful park. Leading her up to a ramp tucked behind a larger photo building she finally saw the tiny restaurant squished between the two larger buildings on either side and looking somewhat out of place. An old sign with a vintage coke advertisement on it read 'Brian's.'

 

Opening the door for her we walked in, she paused waiting for someone to seat us unsure.

 

"We seat ourselves." I explained as a large woman with an already stained apron waved to us. I had come in twice before this week during my lunch break, thankful they served breakfast and stayed open until two. It was peaceful after the noise and rush of downtown that filled my day.

 

Sitting across from her in a booth near the windows that made up a large portion of the front of the building that looked out onto the lake, and park from across the street. Kagome folded her hands delicately on the table looking down at the paper place setting and menu.

 

"Wow this looks great Inuyasha," She beamed looking up at me.

 

"Yea every thing's really good; the omelet's and pancakes especially." The waitress that had waved when we came in walked up to the table placing two large plastic glasses filled with water down on the table.

 

"Hello again." She smiled at me then Kagome flipping open a notebook and fishing a pen out of her pocket. "Can I get you anything to drink besides the water?"

 

"A small glass of Orange Juice please," She nodded smiling at her then looking to me.

 

"Oh, uh water's fine."

 

"All right, I'll be right back for your orders." Flipping the notebook closed she walked back towards the kitchen. I leaned forward in the booth trying to get as close to Kagome as possible without impaling myself on the table too bad. "Know what you want?"

 

"I ...think so..." She said hesitantly one finger resting against her chin as she kept her head down still looking over the menu. "I think I'm going to get the chocolate chip pancakes. It's been forever since I've had any! You?" I realized I hadn't even looked at the menu yet I had been too busy staring at her.

 

"Oh um, I'm just going to get a sampler or something," I covered quickly. The waitress returned taking our order and giving Kagome her juice before leaving us only with each other and the beautiful day going on outside the large windows to our right.

 

"Didn't you say you lived really close to here?"

 

"Yep, right behind those trees's over there, by the back of the lake." I pointed out.

 

"Oooh...Can we go to your apartment after this? I'd love to see it!" She clasped her hands together smiling brightly.

 

"Well um...I just moved so it's still pretty bare I'm afraid..." I hoped she wouldn't think I was some sort of freak for not having much in the place.

 

"Oh I don't care." She smiled then brought her elbows up to rest on the table and laid her chin on top of her clasped hands looking out the window. "I love that park; it's so nice out today huh?" I nodded dumbly staring at the way the light shone off her skin making it glow even brighter. Entranced by the natural rose tint of those beautiful lips. I cursed that light for changing so soon last night, swearing to myself I'd make up for the interruption next time I had the chance to. I was so tempted to kiss her all over this morning but didn't want to risk her shrinking back away from me again. She was more relaxed now that I had slept over, and I was relieved to slowly be coming into her life.

 

Our food came pretty quickly Kagome's eyes wide with delight at the tower of chocolate and batter on her plate even topped with powdered sugar, and eggs on the side. I winced at the thought of so much sugar shaking some salt onto my own eggs.

 

"Inu these are so good! Here, you've got to try some!" Stabbing three triangles stacked together she held it up between the table. I leaned forward carefully biting down and pulling the pancakes off.

 

"It's practically a dessert." I couldn't help but laugh. "But you're right they're very good." She smiled content with my reaction and went back to destroying the stack.

 

"This is a really great place, I'm glad you thought of it this morning." She remarked pausing through the chocolate carnage. The way I felt around her, the way she spoke to me, it was like we were long time lovers. Anyone who passed by probably would have assumed so. The thought brought a smile to my lips.

 

"Yea, I like it. I come here for lunch sometimes during the week when my boss doesn't drag me out at least."

 

"Oh are you friends with him?"

 

"I guess so," I laughed not sure how to describe Miroku. "He's...I dunno a strange one, you'd probably have to meet him. But he's obsessed with woman, every day its something about a new girl he met." I rolled my eyes. "But he's been pretty cool to me, so I'm glad for that."

 

"Well he sounds like a character yea; I'll have to meet him." She grinned.

 

"Eh...He'd probably hit on you."

 

"What's wrong with that? Would it make you jeaaalous?" She teased taking a bite of the up until now untouched eggs.

 

"Maybe a little," I smirked at her before continuing with my breakfast. Despite her objections I covered the small tab, telling her over and over again how cheap it was. She finally agreed after I promised to let her cover the next meal, even though I knew I wouldn't.

 

"Come on!" She said pulling me towards the car. "Let's go I want to see your apartment!" The sparkle in the corner of her eyes made me sigh; I didn't want to know what she was up to now. But I followed her all the same.

 

 

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