InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The way she loves me ❯ Eyes shinning and sparkling ( Chapter 3 )

Disclaimer: I don't own anything. Not a thing. The banks own all of it, even my clothes.

 

A/N: Sorry for the long wait. And again the lime/lemon is not here. But it is coming up. Still working on the other stories, but this one is just about finished. Speaking of which, here you go.

 

Eyes shinning and sparkling

 

“Miss Kagome?” Fran's voice over the intercom said.

 

“Yea?”

 

“There is a delivery here for you. Do you want me to bring it up for you?”

 

“No, I'll be down to get it. I could use the break.” Kagome said and then saved her work and left the office she shared with Skip. Walking down the hall she passed her boss's office, which was empty, and then out into the foyer. Down the stairs, she stopped at the window to the front office and looked at Fran.

 

“Oh, come in dear. It's back here.” She stood as Kagome walked through the door that was beside the window. “Here it is.” She pointed to a vase that was overflowing with pale yellow roses that had a pink trip around the pedals. There had to be more than two-dozen, and the vase color matched the yellow of the buds.

 

“Wow, who is it from?”

 

“I don't know dear, the guy said that all he had was your name and where to deliver it to. Maybe the card says who their from.” Fran said as she once again pushed her nose into the roses to smell the scent. Kagome pulled the small envelope off the vase and pulled the card out. `To my blue eyes, be ready at six.'

 

“It doesn't say, really.”

 

“What do you mean by `really'?”

 

“Well he calls me blue eyes and there is only one guy that ever has.” Kagome remembered the song that Inuyasha had sung that night and a smile took her lips.

 

“He must be some guy. What with all these roses.” Fran said.

 

“Yea, some guy.” Kagome picked up the vase and with help from Fran got them to her office. She set them on her desk and then tried to focus on work again. But the line on the card had her thinking. `Did Inuyasha send them, and what am I suppose to be ready for.”

 

O.o.O.o.O.o.O.o.

 

Kagome opened the door to their apartment and called out for Inuyasha. No answer came. `Weird, usually he is home already.' She walked around the place and then finally went into her room. There laid out on her bed was a green gown. Lying on top of it was a note.

 

`Hope you like this style. I will be there to pick you up at six.'

 

There was no doubt now about who it was. Only Inuyasha could write like that, short and to the point. Plus it was his handwriting. After all the times of reading his songs before he typed them into the computer, she could recognize it anywhere.

 

Lifting the gown she looked at the square neckline with short sleeves. The green satin sleeve cuffs compliment the gown nicely. It has a high waist bodice with a long, flowing flared skirt. The back of the gown was low and open, which is accented with a large green satin bow with long streaming tails.

 

She smiled and then laid it back on the bed. She looked at the time and decided that she had time for a leisure bath and then gathered her things, went into the bathroom. One hour later found her in front of her mirror trying to decide what to do with her hair. Inuyasha liked several different styles and had never really made a fuss about it.

 

Finally deciding on some braids, she wove several at her temples and then wrapped those around her head to tame the rest of her hair. Satisfied with the look, she applied her powder to smooth her face and then lined her eyes. That was about the extent of her make-up worship. Her mother had taught that less was always more.

 

Finally it was time to dress. In no time she was standing in the living room waiting for Inuyasha to show up. She had about twenty minutes left until six and decided to lie on the couch. In minutes her eyes closed and she was sleeping.

 

O.o.O.o.O.o.O.o.

 

“Come on, Miroku, I am late as it is. Can't you just leave her for a bit?” He watched as Miroku once again kneeled in front of Sango again to listen for the babe she carried. Seven months pregnant and glowing with joy, Sango treaded her fingers through his hair and then gently tugged.

 

“Inuyasha is right. You'll have Kagome worried. I'll still be here when you get back.”

 

“Yes, yes. I am going. I just don't like leaving you alone.”

 

“I am not alone. Look where we are. I will be sitting at our booth, the play will be starting soon, so you best get going.” Sango pushed him out the door of the theatre and shut the door in his face. “Honestly, the man had some problems.”

 

“Would you like to take your seat now, mama?”

 

“Have I really gone from miss to mama in less then two months?” She asked the young boy that was standing by her. The baby moved and she placed a hand on the spot. “Yes, please, seating would be nice.” The young boy had blushed at her question and was now not sure if he should hold her arm or just walk beside her. Sango solved his dilemma by taking the first steps toward the stairs. Rushing to her side he took her arm to help her take the few steps.

 

O.o.O.o.O.o.O.o.

 

“Alright, why are you not driving yourself there to get her?” Miroku asked

 

“Because your car is much nicer and I can sit in the back with her on the way to the theatre. Don't worry, I have my car there so after you guys can go where you want.”

 

“Okay, sorry. A little tense aren't you.”

 

“Maybe I wouldn't be if someone would have let us leave on time. Kagome is probably pacing the place right now worried. I told her at six and we're twenty minutes late.”

 

“Oh, yea, she does get worried easily.”

 

“Wouldn't you, with the things that have happened to her. You know her dad died in a car accident. And no one knew for hours. I just wish her nightmares of that Hobo guy would go away as easy as those had.”

 

“She's having those again, uh?” Miroku said as he pulled the car up to the apartment building.

 

“Yea, again. We'll be done shortly. If I get an earful cause of you, you're getting pounded tomorrow.”

 

“Why tomorrow?”

 

“Cause the girls will kill me if I do it tonight.” Inuyasha climbed out of the car and raced up the stairs to their door. Slipping the key into the door, he prepared himself for Kagome's temper. Surprised to not hear any yelling. He looked over the room and found her sleeping on the couch.

 

He stepped up to the couch and sat down on the edge and watch the tremor run through her body as she was once again reliving the hell that guy had put her though. No one ever realize the damage he had done. Not even Kagome. Once again Inuyasha regretted ever leaving for those two years. Gone was the girl he met in the park, but he still had something of her. Her heart, at least he hoped so.

 

Gently he rubbed his hand over her face and softly called her name. She jumped at the sudden drop out of her dream and then fluttered her eyes open. Worry marred her face until she saw Inuyasha looking down at her. A small smile took her lips and he returned one in kind.

 

“It's time to go, sleeping beauty.”

 

“How long was I asleep?”

 

“I am not sure, I just got here. But we need to go or we'll miss the show.” Taking her hand he pulled her up as he stood. Her grip tightened on his hand when he moved to let go.

 

“I am not sure if I feel up to it now, Inuyasha. I just…” Kagome's voice died away as the last images of her nightmare came back. Inuyasha took her into his arms and held her close. Again damning the stupid boy to hell.

 

“I know. But I think it would be best if we did go. Let's do something to push it out of our minds and focus on something else. Just don't pull back from me. Okay. I am here.”

 

Kagome looked up into his golden eyes and gasped at the fierce determination that shown through. Silently she lost herself in that pool of gold and found herself never wanting to leave it protection.

 

Inuyasha similarly lost himself in her own blue pool. He made a silent vow to hold her to his heart forever. Bending slowly to her lips, he sealed his vow with a gentle kiss.

 

The shock of the kiss woke both from their enchantment, but when Inuyasha went to pull away, Kagome tighten the hold she had on his shirt and press her lips again to his.

 

A horn blowing outside made them jump back and look sheepishly away from each other. “I, um, need to check my hair and dress. I won't be long.” Kagome pulled further from his embrace and walked swiftly to the bathroom.

 

Inuyasha looked about the place, trying to calm his raging heart. She had kissed him back. Disbelief vanished at the sight of the clock on the wall. “Kagome. Lets go they won't let us in if we're late, even with the tickets I have.”

 

Kagome rushed out and then past him out the door and down the stair. “Inuyasha what are you waiting for?” She yelled back up from the bottom step. He stepped out and locked the place up. Taking the risk of damage, he skipped steps on the way down and grabbed her on his way by, then raced to Miroku's car.

 

“Don't break any laws, but don't hold back either.” He told Miroku as they settled in the back. Pulling Kagome close, he braced himself and her for the wild ride he was sure they would have.

 

O.o.O.o.O.o.O.o.

 

At the theatre the couple entered the booth and found Sango resting easily on one of the chairs. Still shaking from the wild ride they had, they both sank into the other chairs and closed their eyes. Miroku walked in and flopped in the remaining chair.

 

“Come on guys. It wasn't the bad of a drive.”

 

“This coming from the guy who swerved through cars at 80 in a 30. Slipped between two semi's, illegally I might add and then tried to plaster me and Kagome to the side doors in all turns.”

 

“Well you said as fast as possible.”

 

“You didn't.” Was all Sango could say as she looked at Inuyasha, disbelief that he would challenge Miroku that way.

 

“He did. Remind me to never let Miroku drive again.” Kagome said.

 

“Don't worry. You're not riding with him at anytime anyways.” Inuyasha said as he glared at Miroku.

 

“So what is the show you risked my life for?” Kagome asked, a little miffed at him. How dare he say what she can't do?

 

“Just a simple play that I heard was good. Also something I have heard on numerous occasions that someone would have given anything to see.”

 

“You didn't? But how? It's been sold out for weeks.” Kagome's eyes were wide as she looked over at the stage.

 

“New someone.” Inuyasha's answered simply. He found himself almost tipping the chair back as she lounged at him and then suffered for lack of air as she cut off his source with her powerful hug.

 

“Thank you.” She whispered in his ear and then took her seat. The light dimmed and music filled the hall. Inuyasha shook his head at Kagome and turned to watch the first scene of Les Miserable begin.

 

O.o.O.o.O.o.O.o.

 

The curtain dropped on the last scene and the guys found the girls clinging to each other and wiping the tears from their eyes. Miroku looked at Inuyasha, who shrugged his shoulders. He shook his head and then stood to help Sango up. “Come on, it's late and someone I know should be resting in her bed.”

 

“I am not a child. I am with child. Get that through your head, lecher.” Sango said as she slapped his hand away from her posterior and turned to Inuyasha. “Thanks for inviting us to share this booth. I can't believe I finally got to see this.”

 

“Keh.”

 

“Well, I am ready to go home. Thanks again, see you later.” Sango said and then taking Miroku's hand they left the booth.

 

“I can't believe she's going to let him drive.” Kagome said

 

“What do you mean let him? If I know Sango she will be driving. Hope she plans to have a taxi or bus take her to the hospital when the kid comes.”

 

Kagome walked over and embraced him for the third time that night. `A new record for the week.' He returned it and then led her away. Reaching his car, he helped her into the passenger seat. Looking around the place he spotted a dinner and decided they would get some food. “Hey, Kagome, you want to go eat?'

 

“Sure, I'm starved.” Crossing the road, he parked the car and then walked around to help Kagome out. He reached to the back seat and grabbed his long coat. He draped it over Kagome's shoulders to keep the cool night air from her, and then walked her to the dinner.

 

Inside they were shown to a corner booth and as Kagome sat down, Inuyasha pushed her knees and motioned for her to move over. Shocked a little by his move she moved towards the center and then Inuyasha scooted in next to her.

 

They order a couple of salads and colas. Then Inuyasha sat back pulling her to him and relaxed. “You don't have to work overtime tomorrow, do you?”

 

“No, we got caught up this week.” He was acting a little strange tonight, extra nice and more affectionate. Something was up. “Is there something wrong, Inuyasha?”

 

“No not really. Just wish I had never left those two years.”

 

“There was nothing you could have done. Your mother needed you there. Her husband was dieing.”

 

“Well, It's not like I got along with him. I never did think of him as a father. Sesshoumaru's father has that role. I should have stayed here. You wouldn't have gone through that.”

 

“Don't dwell on it Inuyasha, it's the past now. We both need to let it go.”

 

Their food arrived and their small talk turned to normal everyday things. As he finished his meal, he watched Kagome pick at hers. She was better now, after their night on the couch a month ago, things were going smoothly. She didn't hold back much now. Heck she even moved forward more tonight. She finished her meal and sat looking out over the dinner.

 

Inuyasha pulled his coat over to him and removed the small blue box from an inside pocket. Holding it in his left hand, her took hold of Kagome with his right and pulled her against him. “Did you like your roses I sent?”

 

“Yes they were beautiful. Fran said she was going to dry them for me. She said if the guy was good enough to send that many then they were worth keeping.”

 

“Hmm, that's a good idea I suppose. Course what are you going to do with all the other ones you'll get over time.”

 

“The same I suppose.”

 

“That would be a lot of roses.” He swallowed and then handed her the box. “Um, here. I got this for you.”

 

Kagome took the box and opened it to reveal a thin gold chain necklace with two small gold hearts attached at their sides. One was a pale blue and the other a pink. “Oh, it's beautiful.” She touched the hearts and then looked up at Inuyasha. “What is it for?”

 

“It's to say `I'm sorry.”

 

“Sorry for what?”

 

Inuyasha closed his eyes and pulled Kagome close to him. “For running away. For being scared of my feelings. I should never have left, both times. I was running from what I felt for you.” He paused. He had planned what to say, but now in the moment that little speech left him. `Might as well just say it.'

 

“I love you, Kagome. I just didn't know. I didn't know until I didn't have you there to great each day, or to tell you what was happening. I couldn't even write.” He sighed and then pulled her tighter to him. “Will you let me love you? Will you be my beloved?”

 

Kagome looked at him and saw all the love he had for her. Just as that night at the club. He had poured all of it out into his song. It was what made her take him back. What had drove her to escape the horrors of the Hojo episode. “Yes.” She replied simply.

 

He leaned down and pressed her lips with his own. The tightness is his heart eased and he felt the longing he had for her increase. But he won't push her, no matter what plans he had. If she says no, then they would just keep going until she felt right about it.

 

“Um, Kagome. I want to give you more. I want to replace the memory of the creep, with something better. I, ah, have a room at the hotel. I thought it would be better there then at home. Incase something doesn't work, there won't be a reminder.”

 

Kagome looked at him. `He wants me. But is he only doing this to give me a better memory?' “Just for a better memory?” She asked softly. She was afraid now that the love she saw was not really there.

 

“Oh, god no. Not just a memory, a beginning of many to come, a start of something to last. Forever, I hope, if you'll let it? If you'll let me love you?”

 

Kagome sat back to get a better look at him. He poured all he had into his eyes. All he had hidden until now. She caught the look and returned it. The promise she made to him and more was shinning there. The sparkle was back in full force in her eyes, and the brightness of his eyes responded.

 

He saw her promise and leaned forward, placed a quick peck to her cheek. “Let's go Kagome.” He pick up the check, left money and then gathered his one and only love in his arms, walked out of the dinner and headed toward the hotel.