InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Telling ❯ Inuyasha Explains ( Chapter 12 )

Sango had already felt the tug on the back of her subconscious telling her that something was approaching. Quickly and quietly, she moved away from the sleeping kit at her side and grabbed her Hiriakotsu. Just as she posed herself for battle, the approaching creature stopped. It moved neither forward nor backward, but was completely stagnant. Her weapon ready, she waited.

 

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She could see the slight glow of a fire as Inuyasha jumped from tree to tree. “Inuyasha, stop.” She said softly.

 

“But we're almost there. I know you're tired and upset, but can't you just hold on for a few more minutes?” He asked her.

 

“It's not that. Please, just stop.” She began to sniffle.

 

He could smell the faint scent of salt coming from the general direction of his shoulder. He could feel Kagome's head resting there and understood that she was close to tears again. Since the last thing he wanted was for her to cry anymore, he lightly jumped down from the boughs of the trees and came to a halt on the forest floor. When she didn't say anything immediately, he gently prodded her. “So what's wrong Kagome?”

 

Taking a deep breath, she tried to gather her thoughts so that she tell Inuyasha how she was feeling. The fact that he was a guy, slightly callous at times, and didn't really know the whole story anyway, was going to make this difficult. “I don't want to face the others yet Inuyasha.”

 

Ok, he was lost. “But they're your friends Kagome. Why don't you want to see them? Won't that make you feel a little better?”

 

“No” she said sadly. “It won't. And I don't want to have to explain anything to anyone tonight. I just..... I want to be alone for a while.” She said while laying her head on his shoulder and looking into the distance.

 

Damn. He had really wanted to know what had happened out there at the spring, how it had all started, why she had allowed Sesshomaru to get close enough, and, naked enough to do that to her. And, he wanted to stay with her, make her feel better, erase her troubles and sorrows. But now he understood that none of that would be happening on this night. With a heavy sigh, he gently let her slide off his back. “Ok, Kagome, I'mm go and tell Sango that you could use some time by yourself. Besides, the houshi needs someone to watch over him.”

 

“What do you mean? He's not hurt is he?” She questioned frantically.

 

“ Keh. He'll be fine.” He really didn't want to explain to her that not only had Sesshomaru tried to force himself on her, but that the monk had been spying on her bath too. Looking over to her and catching her wondering gaze he said “I'll explain it later. Let's just get you to bed ok? Stay here and I'll be right back.” With that he took off towards the camp.

 

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He was only a few feet away from the edge of the forest and where his pack had set up their camp for the evening when he heard a woman yell “Hiraikotsu!” Jumping to the left and crouching low to the ground he narrowly avoided being struck in the head by a giant boomerang.

 

“Oi! Sango! What the fuck?” He yeled out.

 

Catching her weapon just as she heard Inuyasha, she couldn't help but giggle at her mistake. “Sorry Inuyasha! I thought that you were a demon.”

 

“Yeah right Sango. You sound so fucking sincere.” He pointedly remarked on her laughing as he strolled out of the tree line.

 

Making a great effort to collect herself she asked the obvious “Where's Kagome? And Mikoku?”

 

“Keh. Kagome's just behind me. The monk is further back in the forest. Last I saw he was passed out on the ground.”

 

“You didn't hurt him did you? I know he's always spying on Kagome wheen she's bathing, but that doesn't mean....”

 

He cut her off. “Of course I didn't hurt him. Not on purpose anyway. I just sort of ran over him. It was an accident!” He cried out, seeing the accusing look in her eyes. “Anyway, you should go and check on him, make sure he's safe. And I don't think you should move him tonight either. I might have knocked a few of his part loose when I hit him.”

 

“But what about Kagome?” Sango asked.

 

“I'll keep her safe Sango, you go and watch over the monk, and we'll meet up here in the morning.” He didn't want to tell her that Kagome wanted to be alone, or about what had happened to her. Kagome would tell them about it when she was ready.

 

Nodding her head Sango gathered her things together and walked up to Kirara.

 

Noticing the sleeping kit that was still on Kagome's sleeping bag, Inuyasha added softly, “And take Shippo with you. Kagome could use a night of sleeping alone.”

 

Sango knew something was up. Something must have happened to Kagome to make Inuyasha seem so docile all of a sudden. And why wouldn't she want Shippo around? He was like a son to her. Turning around she was going to ask Inuyasha what was wrong with Kagome, but she saw that he had already vanished.

 

With a sigh she picked up the kitsune, Kagome's white box of bandages, and her things. She climbed onto Kirara's back and they headed off in the direction of the houshi. She wanted to know what had happened, but resigned herself to the fact that no one was going to talk about it tonight. She would take care of Miroku and figure this all out tomorrow. Besides, Kagome was safe and she would remain so. After all, Inuyasha would be with her.

 

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He felt awkward, he didn't want to answer any more of Sango's questions, he just wanted to get back to Kagome and make sure she was still alright. So he did the only thing he could think of; while Sango had her back turned, he left. Jogging back to where he's left the miko, he was visibly relieved when he could not sense any danger or fear. Coming upon the place where she had been, he smiled at the sight that greeted him. Kagome was leaning against a tree, head to her chest, asleep. Walking up the her and bending down he gently slipped his arms around her and began to carry her to the camp.

 

Kagome woke abruptly to the feeling of being picked up. She hadn't meant to fall asleep, but she was so exhausted from being on edge and her powers so drained from use that she couldn't help sitting down while waiting for Inuyasha to come back. She must have dozed off, because the next thing she knew, she was looking up into soft golden eyes while he carried her.

 

“I'm sorry Inuyasha, I shouldn't have fallen asleep. You can put me down.”

 

He only clutched her tighter to his chest when he said, “It's fine Kagome. You're tired.”

 

“No I'm not. I'm really fine.” She said while stiffling a yawn.

 

“Keh.” He snorted while smirking at her. “It doesn't matter; we're here.” He carried her into the light of the fire and set her down on her sleeping bag. Respecting her need for privacy, he walked away from her and jumped into the lower branches of a nearby tree. He would give her space, but he wouldn't go far.

 

A cool breeze whipped by Kagome and she shivered. It was now fully dark out, and the first signs of autumn were upon them. She looked around for her big yellow bag with the intention of changing into something warmer before she caught herself. “Oh yeah, I had to leave all my stuff back at the spring.” She thought to herself. At the memories of the spring, her world came crashing down all over again. Breaking out into unrestrained sobs, she plopped down unceremoniously onto her sleeping bag.

 

At the sounds of her crying, Inuyasha swiftly jumped from his perch and hurried over to her. Kneeling beside her, he wrapped his arms around her in a tight hug. As she sobbed harder, he felt her thrust her cheek against his chest, and he settled his chin on her head. “It's okay Kagome, you're safe now. I'll never let anything happen to you.” As she quieted a little he continued “I'm so sorry. I swore that I would protect you and tonight I failed you. It won't happen again.” Running his claws through her hair in a comforting manner, he gently pulled away and forced her to lay down. “You need to sleep, and I know you want to be alone, but I can't leave you. I'll stay where you can't see me, but I'll be close enough to see you.” As she shivered again, he tenderly covered her and tucked her into her sleeping bag. Just as her was about to take his leave she sat up and looked at him.

 

“Inuyasha? Will you stay with me? Just lay here with me?” She blushed as she asked him. She knew he wasn't fond of close contact, but she really didn't want to be alone. Granted, she wanted to be away from Miroku and Sango and even Shippo, because she didn't feel like answering any questions from them right now, but the last thing she wanted was to be away from Inuyasha. Catching his wide eyed stare she added, “Just until I fall asleep?” She gave him her big eyed pleading look. “Please?”

 

How could he deny that? Those big blue eyes looked so sad and lost. And to be honest, he didn't even WANT to deny it. He wished for nothing more than to stay with her, be close to her again, and his heart had ached at the idea that she didn't want him around her. Giving a soft “Keh.” he laid down beside her. Wrapping a protective arm around her waist he pulled her close to him and took a deep breath. He had been so angry, concerned and worried for the past hour or so that he'd forgotten about the lovely scent that she was giving off. Pushing his face closer to her hair, he breathed in again.

 

Se felt safe. It was as though nothing could harm here while he was here with her. But what was he doing? Was he smelling her? She giggled when hot breath tickled her neck as he breathed deeply again. Apparently that was just what he was doing. And she had to admit, it felt nice to have him hold her close after what had happened with Sesshomaru. At the thought of the demon lord she stiffened.

 

Inuyasha caught the change in her and stopped his sniffing. “What's wrong Kagome?”

 

“I was just wondering why Sesshomaru tried to...... do that.” she said. “He's never liked humans, and he's certainly never shown any interest in me, so why?”

 

She sounded so lost and confused, he'd have to tell her. He mentally groaned. Man, this was going to be seriously fucking awkward, he just knew it. “Kagome, you can't blame it all on him.” he said softly.

 

She couldn't believe this! Did he really just say that? “So what then? You're saying that I brought this on myself? That I deserved that?” She practically screamed while trying to pull out of his grasp.

 

Pinning his sensitive ears to his forehead at her loud outburst, he held her in place. “Yeah, but no. Not like you're thinking Kagome.” he said. She struggled harder to escape, and he simply pulled her in tighter. “Oi! Stop trying to get ayaw an djust listen to me for a minute!” he said while gripping her wriggling form.

 

At the sound of his command, she stopped moving and while she didn't relax, she didn't continue to struggle. He seemed to have something to say, and she would hear him out.

 

Heaving a sigh he started, “Kagome, on any given day, you smell great.”

 

“Oooookaaayyy.” She thought. “This is weird.”

 

“It's hard to describe really. You always smell like flowers because of the stuff you use when you take a bath, and that's nice and all, but your smell, the one that's purely you, well, it amazing. It's like the scent of lightning form a clear blue sky. It's unexpected and powerful and pure. There's no other scent like it.” He paused here, trying to think of how to explain what he wanted to tell her. “And you know how important scents are to inuyoukai. It's how we hunt, stalk prey, protect ourselves, identify friends, enemies, and family, it's how we choose mates. Our whole lives depend on smell, it's how we survive. And your scent is so different and powerful, it pulls demons in. They can't help but be drawn to you.”

 

“Okay, so I smell good. Inuyasha, this is really interesting and all, but I don't see how it explains anything! You travel with me all the time and you've never tried to force yourself on me like he did! So obviously the fact that I smell nice isn't a good enough excuse!” She said a little too forcefully.

 

“Yep, I knew this would be awkward.” Inuyasha thought. “Kagome, I'm not done.” he told her. “So, yeah, you smell nice, more than nice, but that's not all. Your normal scent is great, and interesting, but when you go into heat, Kami, it changes EVERYTHING. You stop smelling “good” as you put it, and start smelling luscious. It's musky and spicy and everything sexy. Add to that the fact that any demon with half a nose can smell that you're still pure and untouched, and it's almost too much to stand. The way you smell when you're fertile, it makes male demons go crazy.” He blushed and shook his head, trying to clear it, but nothing was working. Just talking about the scent that had been driving him nuts for the past three days was making it hard for him to concentrate. He lowered his head into her hair and took a deep breath, wanting to drown in that smell. “Kagome,” he said, his voice muffled by her hair “you're in heat right now. And when Sesshomaru came upon you naked and alone, he just lost control in the presence of that smell. And that alone should tell you how intoxicating it is. If that fucking ice king lost his composure, just imagine what it does to lesser demons.” He lost his train of thought as he continued to breathe in her scent.

 

Kagome was blushing. She hadn't been aware of this. So, yeah, she knew how much dog demons used their sense of smell, she had traveled with Inuyasha for 2 years now after all, but his whole thing about her being in heat? She hadn't had a clue. After al, she wouldn't have her period for a few more days at least. Thinking back to the few health classes that she'd actually attended while in her time, she remembered that women are actually fertile before they start their periods. Man, why hadn't anyone told her before? This was so embarrassing, laying here with Inuyasha and having him explain the inuyoukai facts of life to her. She groaned inwardly. And now he was sniffing her again. And then he started stroking her side. She had to remember that he couldn't help himself. That's what he'd been telling her right?

 

And with that thought came an epiphany. “Inuyasha? Is that why you've been avoiding me for the last three days?” She asked.

 

“Yeah. I'm sorry Kagome. I just couldn't help it. If I didn't stay away from you, that smell was going to drive me crazy.” His voice was still muffled by her hair and he was still stroking her side with feather light caresses while breathing in her scent.

 

He couldn't stop. He could die here, wrapped in that smell and touching her. And then his hand began to stroke along the curve of her body. He knew he should stop it, but he couldn't seem to make it happen. Perhaps he was getting a taste of the monk's plight? “Traitorous hand.” he mentally scolded. But he really couldn't stop. He wanted to touch her skin, taste her. The temptation became too great as his breath caused her hair to fall from her shoulder and exposed a little patch of skin beside her neck. Tipping his head forward he placed a soft kiss on the naked flesh.

 

Kagome sighed. At least now she knew what had been going on for the past three days. Not to mention that the whole thing with Sesshomaru made a whole lot more sense. Not that she would just excuse his behaviour, but at least she knew where he was coming from. Al thoughts ceased as Inuyasha kissed the back of her neck.

 

There, he'd done it, and she wasn't sitting him, or yelling, or acting disgusted. Maybe she liked it? Maybe she wanted him to kiss her? Daring to dream he tested the waters by dipping his head down again and kissing the same spot a second time. This time, the kiss was open mouthed and he touched his tongue to the spot as he kissed it. Her skin tasted so good. He couldn't imagine what it would be like to taste her in other places. He shivered, although whether at the erotic thought or the cool wind that has just blown over him, he didn't know.

 

The second kiss was a surprise, more so than the first. She had expected him to apologize like he always did, but it seemed as though he'd grown bolder. And the touch of his tongue to the sensitive skin on the back of her neck had made a warm pool of liquid begin to fill her belly. She wanted him to do it again. And then he shivered. She had forgotten how cold it had gotten! And here she was, snug in her sleeping bag wearing his shirt while he was left out in the cold! “Inuyasha” she said, turning her head to look at him. “Get in.” She lifted the top of the sleeping bag in invitation.

 

“Kagome....” Okay, so the fact that she was allowing him to touch her and kiss her was nice, but wanting him to climb into bed with her? This wasn't like Kagome at all.

 

“It's not like that Inuyasha.” she said quickly, trying to force down another blush. “You're cold, and all you've got on is your under shirt thanks to me, so get in before you get sick.”

 

“Feh. Hanyou don't get sick.” he stated. But catching the look in her eyes, he dared not argue anymore and slipped in. It was nice and warm, and her body heat made things all the toastier. He wrapped an arm around her again and she snuggled her back into his chest.

 

She felt warm and comfortable in his arms. It was so cozy that despite herself and the arousal she had felt so shortly before, she was growing sleepy. Pressing herself more tightly against his body she mumbled “At least now I know why you were acting so strange after we kissed. And here I thought it was because you regretted it.” She closed her eyes.

 

She had thought that HE had regretted it? What? He was about to respond when he noticed that her breathing had deepened and evened. She was asleep. Kissing the back of her neck again he whispered, “I could never regret anything with you Kagome.” He had every intention of leaving her side and returning t his post in the trees to keep watch, but she was so warm and soft. He never noticed his eyes closing as he fell into a rare deep slumber.

 

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Uhh ohh! Looks like Yasha is getting the upper hand here! Well, he is her first love, so we'll forgive out little Kagome for what's about to happen right?

 

Since I don't know when I'll get to post again, I'm hoping tomorrow, but who knows with work, I'll leave you with a few teases.

Sess returns next chapter.

Someone gets some lovin'.(Miir/San? Sess/Kag? Inu/Kag? Guess you'll have to wait and see! *Laughs evilly*)

Someone gets really pissed off about something.

 

OK, that's all you get. Sorry!

 

 

Cassandralynn: Arigato! Here's your update and thank you for the amazing rating! I don't know what to say, but I hope you continue to enjoy my work!