InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ To Make A Wish ❯ Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Tomorrow came and went for him; he was so caught up in one or more emergencies at the hospital, he lost all track of time. As he sat on the train heading home, he again scanned the faces of the people that stepped on the train. After the second stop, he began to think he would never run into her again. Only two stops left and he would be home, he looked out the window and promised himself he would finally call her tonight. Enough time had passed since she had gotten the flowers; he just hoped too much time hadn't passed. He was brought out of his thoughts when someone asked “Is this spot taken?”
He looked up at the person questioning him and a smile graced his lips.

Kagome stepped onto the train, and spotted him. She hesitated a moment before walking towards him. She noticed he was lost in his thoughts and asked “Is this spot taken?” When he turned and smiled, she had to remind herself, she wasn't going to just fall for this man.

“No, please sit down.” Sesshomaru said scooting over just a smidge.

Kagome returned the smile and handed him the crutches, “Thanks, it's been a long day.”

His mind was reeling, here she was sitting next to him and all he could do was look at her. He mentally slapped himself for acting like a teen and turned away from her and asked, “Did you get the flowers?”

Kagome looked down at her hands and replied, “Yes, thanks. They were beautiful.”

He turned in his seat to look right at her, “I really am sorry about the way I have been acting; I hope we can start over.”

Her heart stopped beating for a second and with a smile that reached her eyes, she extended her hand and said “In that case, my name is Kagome Higurashi, nice to meet you.”

He couldn't stop the small laugh to escape, extending his hand to meet hers, their hands met, and he said “I'm Dr. Sesshomaru Tashio, nice to meet you too.”

Kagome couldn't stop the blush slowly gracing her cheeks; she noticed he still hadn't released her hand. She took note of how warm his hand felt and the way her small hand seemed to fit in his. She looked up to ask him another question, but looking into his amber eyes stopped her.

Sesshomaru watched as she looked at there hands still entwined. He lost all sense of time when she looked right into his eyes. He couldn't think or speak; he didn't even realize he was moving closer to her until the train stopped. He looked away to realize he was at his stop.

“Is something wrong?” she questioned.

“No, this is my stop, but I think I will escort you home. I don't need you falling against another stranger.” He said with a small smile.

She smiled and playfully slapped him, telling him “It wasn't like I did it on purpose. I just seem to have what my friend likes to call klutz attacks.”

“A klutz attack?” he questioned.

“I just seem to have this natural ability to fall all the time. Most people can miss the small crack in the side walk, but I can hit it every time. It's really quite embarrassing.” She said while looking at their hands that were entwined.

He released her hand, raised it to her chin to turn her face to look at him and told her, “I'll catch you if you fall.”

Her mind was racing once again. She promised herself he would have to work to get back on her good graces, but he was making it so easy just to fall head over heels with those words. Still looking into his eyes, she noticed his glance to her lips. How she wanted to kiss him again. Not waiting for him to make the next move she placed her lips against his.

He was looking into her eyes one second and the next he was looking at her soft pink lips. He wanted to kiss the woman before him, but he had screwed up too many times to push himself on her. He was at first surprised when her lips met his, but the warmth that welcomed him was undeniable. He moved his hand to cup behind her neck, to deepen the kiss. She gasped from the warmth of his hand; this gave him the chance to taste her. When their tongues met it was hesitant at first, only the lightest of touches. He began to wrap his hand around her waist to pull her closer; he needed to feel her against him. But the sudden halt of the train made them bump closer into one another, instead of it being a pleasure, both were shocked when his teeth hit hers.

“That smarts.” Both said laughing.

“Hey, this is my stop.” Kagome said glancing out the window.

Sesshomaru quickly stood up, grabbed her crutches and held his hand out to her. She grabbed onto it and stood herself up, placing the crutches under her arms; she turned and slowly made her way off the train. When they stood in front of the small stair way leading to the street above, he stopped.

“Aren't you coming?” she said.

“You did say you have this habit of falling all the time.” He said taking the crutches away from her and turning his back to her and lowered himself to one knee.

She looked at him as if he was crazy, “What are you doing?”
“Your chariot awaits my lady get on.” He said looking over his shoulder.

“You're crazy, it's only five steps” she said not moving.

“You already have one broken ankle; let's not try to get the other one broken. Now get on.” He said with a small laugh.

“Fine, but now I want a ride all the way home.” She said slowly crawling onto his back.

Once she was on, he stood, handed her the crutches and placed his hands under her knees. A devilish look came across his face as he looked at the steps ahead of him; he boosted her up a little higher and ran up the steps. The gasp of surprise from her was music to his ears; he couldn't stop the laugh that escaped his lips. He reached the top and quickly stopped, “Which way?”

When she had gotten onto his back she could feel the warmth of his body seeping threw her cloths. She wasn't ready for the boost up or the fast ascent up the stairs. She held on tighter and gasped in surprise. When she felt the shaking of his body from his laughter it sent a spark right to her soul. She thought she heard him ask a question, but she was chastising herself for not heeding her own words of not giving in to the man holding her. “Excuse me?” she questioned him, hoping he didn't notice her pause.

He had noticed the pause; he just hoped she was thinking of him. “Which way” he asked again.

She pointed in the direction he needed to go and said “Three blocks down, take a right and it's the second building, apartment 408.”

The walk was quiet for the two of them, each were lost in their own thoughts. He couldn't believe he was giving this woman a piggy back ride. He liked her, but to go to this extent to show he was really interested, he was sure he lost his mind.
She couldn't help thinking; she shouldn't have asked to have him carry her. But when his hands tightened their grip on her legs, other thoughts came to mind. She wondered what they would feel like slowly caressing her. She mentally slapped herself, she couldn't think like this.

He walked through the doors to the apartment building, and into the elevator. “Look no accidents and your almost home” he said with a chuckle.

“I'm not that bad” she replied resting her head on his shoulder.

Exiting the elevator, he slowly walked down the hall looking for her apartment number. Finding it, he bent down on one knee and released her legs from his grip. The feeling of her sliding down the length of his back brought not so innocent thoughts. Shaking the thoughts from his mind, he turned around and looked at her. He noticed the blush gracing her cheeks and told himself; he liked it there.
She knew from the warmth of her face she was blushing, but when she crawled off him the images that came to mind sent her blood to boil. She lowered her head to gaze at the floor and said “Thanks for going out of your way to see me home.”

Bringing his hand to her chin and raising her face to look at him, he told her, “It was a pleasure Kagome. I hope you give me a chance to do it again.”

Giving him a sly smile she said, “I do believe you some how managed to find information on me. Why don't you call and we could work something out.”

Leaning close to her, he whispered in her ear, “You can count on it, Kagome.” Pulling back he looked down at her, seeing that her eyes were closed, he kissed her.

When she felt his breath caress her ear, she closed her eyes. That one breath sparked something in her she hadn't felt in a long time. She was surprised to feel his lips on hers once again, but when they quickly left she opened her eyes to see him walking down the hall. She watched him get onto the elevator before turning and entering the apartment.

Entering the apartment and setting her things on the table near the door. She walked to the living room and gasped in surprise, sitting in the chair across from her was Koga.

“Kagome, I didn't hear you come in.” Sango said quickly getting up from the couch.

“Hello Kagome” Koga said.

Kagome looked to Sango and said “Can I speak to you for a minute” and walked toward the kitchen. “What is he doing here” she whispered.

“When I got home from work, he was leaning against the door. I asked him what he wanted and he just said he needed to talk to you.” Sango said.

Kagome rubbed her hands across her face and said “It's been a year since I've seen him last. What could he want?”

“Your guess is good as mine, why don't I give you two a few minutes alone. I could run down to the store and grab something.” Sango replied shaking her head.

“Thanks, but don't be gone long.” She said. She watched Sango grab her coat and head out the door. She took a deep breath and walked back into the living room to find out why he was here.

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He felt as if he was walking on air, his usual route to his apartment seems to only take minutes. He opened the door to his apartment and walked in. “Anyone home?” he called out.

“Were in here Sess” a feminine voice cried out.

“Good evening you two, do you have any plans tonight?” Sesshomaru replied back walking into the living room.

Remi and Inu Yasha looked at one another in surprise. “What the heck is going on?” Inu Yasha whispered.

“Got me” Remi said shrugging her shoulders.

Both looked towards Sesshomaru and Remi answered his question, “Nothing.”

“Would you like to order out for some dinner” Sesshomaru said sitting down in a chair across from him.

Both were stunned. Remi and Inu Yasha just stared at him for a few minutes before Inu Yasha spoke, “What the hell is going on?”

“What do you mean? All I asked is if you wanted some food” Sesshomaru replied, no expression showing on his face.

“We would love some, how about a pizza?” Remi said resting her hand on Inu Yasha shoulder, hoping he would keep his mouth shut.

“Sounds great, do you want anything special?” Sesshomaru said getting up from his chair.

“No, why don't you order and then go take a shower.” Remi replied with a smile.

As soon as Sesshomaru stepped out of the room, Inu Yasha said “Something's going on. He hasn't been this nice in a very long time.”

Remi nodded her head in agreement and said, “I know, what could have caused this mood?”

Inu Yasha raised his shoulders and pulled her closer to him saying, “Who knows, but let's enjoy it while we can.”

Remi giggled and rested her head on his chest. She couldn't help but wonder what could have brought on this sudden mood change. She knew he had worked some long hours over the past few days, which should have him walking in and ignoring them. She had one more thought which made her raise her head up quickly and say, “Do you think it could be a woman?”

Inu Yasha looked at her in doubt and replied “I wouldn't know, but it could be. I haven't seen him like this in such a long time, it's hard to say.”

Remi lowered her head down on his chest and said, “I hope it continues I would like to see him happier.”

He hugged her a little tighter and replied, “Me too”

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Walking back into the living room Kagome found Koga standing in front of the window. She thought back to the time when he was everything to her and when he thought he owned her. Shivering she pushed those thoughts aside and said, “Koga why are you here?”

Koga walked to her and reached for her hands, holding onto them and looking into her eyes he said, “I've missed you.”

She just stood there her face showed complete surprise. She shook her head thinking she didn't hear him correctly. “What?” was all she said.

Koga took a step closer and said “I really missed you, I know I've been gone a long time, but I realized I still love you.”

“Koga I don't know what to say.” She said pulling her hands from his and taking a step back.

“Don't say anything, just give me a chance. I know I hurt you, but I really do love you and I'll do anything to have you back in my life.” he said taking another step closer.

“Koga I've moved on.” She told him stepping back again. Her heart skipped a beat when she realized she was up against the wall.

He reached out and gently touched her cheek. “Please Kagome; just give me a chance that's all I'm asking.” He said moving closer to her.

“Koga I can't. I've moved on.” She said turning her head away from his hand.

“Who is he?” he growled.

She saw the look that came over his face and her heart started beating rapidly. She knew that look, she had to get away. Stepping around him and moving closer to the door she said “No one, now please leave.”

He stalked towards her and grabbed on to her arms and said “Your mine.”

Pulling away from him again she yelled, “What the hell is wrong with you?”

Before he could say or do anything, Sango walked through the door. She heard Kagome yell something at him, but wasn't sure what it was. She saw the look of fear on Kagome's face and said, “Is everything alright?”

“Yes, everything's fine. You were just leaving, weren't you Koga.” Kagome said

Koga walked up to Kagome and placed a kiss on her cheek and whispered, “This isn't over.” He turned and walked out the door.

“What the hell was that about?” Sango demanded.

“He wants me back.” Kagome whispered. She wrapped her arms around herself trying to steady her nerves and mumbled, “I thought I put everything he did behind me.”

Sango walked up to Kagome and hugged her. She didn't know what words would comfort her; she just held onto her friend and prayed everything would work out