InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Trucker ❯ Chapter 11

Well, New Year's had arrived, and Inuyasha was pacing next to the phone. Kagome was shopping with Sango, which he personally thought as nuts. Miroku was supposed to call him soon, and he was getting more and more nervous. The phone rang and he fell over, flat on his back. His arm raised and grabbed the phone off the receiver. He glanced at the caller identification and groaned.

 

 

“Yes, Sango?” he asked irritably.

 

 

“We're coming up on the house, and we're going to need help with the bags,” she said.

 

 

“Fine,” he hung up and heard Sango pull up. He left the door open and caught Kagome heading halfway up the first flight and shared a short kiss with her before heading for the car. He climbed back up with around six bags and dropped them off in the kitchen. The phone rang when he was in the doorway and Kagome was heading for it.

 

 

He muttered a curse and dropped off the groceries in the kitchen and prayed to God that Miroku had more sense than to tell Kagome all about it. “Yash, it's for you.” said Kagome, handing him the phone. He snatched it with a sigh of relief and headed downstairs to get more of the bags.

 

 

“Everything's ready, Yash.” said Miroku proudly.

 

 

“Lighthouse?” he asked.

 

 

“Check.” said Miroku.

 

 

“Beach, number twelve?”

 

 

“Check.”

 

 

“Dinner?”

 

 

“Check.”

 

 

“Am I missing anything?” said Inuyasha worriedly, running over his own checklist in his head.

 

 

“Not that I can think of.” said Miroku sarcastically.

 

 

“Well maybe I should ask Sango then.” replied Inuyasha snarkily.

 

 

Miroku scowled, “Either way, everything's ready and Kag will have the time of her life.”

 

 

“Thanks, Miro, I really appreciate it.” said Inuyasha, dropping off the bags in the living room.

 

 

Sango came in with the last bit and shot Inuyasha a knowing look. “Eh, don't mention it. But you have to get Sango and I together in return.”

 

 

“I said I'd help.” said Inuyasha.

 

 

“Yeah, I know. Anyways, good luck, see ya.”

 

 

“'Bye.”

 

 

A

 

 

Inuyasha and Kagome were sitting on the couch about an hour later, and Inuyasha was watching the clock nervously. The doorbell rang and Inuyasha looked on as Kagome got up and answered the door. Inuyasha watched her figure, the way her hips swayed gently and sexily, the way her hair swung back and forth, the way her arms hung at her side, how slender her legs were... Inuyasha almost started to drool.

 

 

Kagome opened the door and was almost glomped by a familiar figure, but one that she had hoped she'd never see again. Inuyasha sprang to his feet and started his way over. “Koga?” asked Kagome with an eyebrow quirked.

 

 

“Oh my darling, darling, Kagome, I am so sorry I had to leave you so long ago, I'm so sorry for the way everyone in my gang has been acting towards you...” he cut off as Inuyasha tore him away from Kagome and shoved him towards the door. “What the hell, dog turd?!” he shouted.

 

 

Inuyasha stood protectively in front of Kagome, “Who the hell do you think you are?” said Inuyasha, glaring at him. “You've been away in America for almost seven years, and now you come back thinking that she's going to take you back without a second thought?”

 

 

“Of course! I'm Koga, remember!” said Koga.

 

 

“Arrogant, self-centered, ignorant, stupid, idiotic, son of a...” Kagome placed a hand on his shoulder and he stopped, resorting to growls instead.

 

 

“Koga, I'm with Inuyasha now.” she said sternly, standing in front of Inuyasha.

 

 

Freezing for a moment, Koga shook his head and took Kagome's hands in his. “But I can be better than him, you don't have to settle for less!”

 

 

That earned a very audible growl from Inuyasha, but Kagome shook her head, removing her hands from his. “Koga, I CAN''T be your girlfriend anymore. I'm happy with Inuyasha.” she said, almost angrily and backing into Inuyasha's arms.

 

 

Koga looked up at Inuyasha, “You brainwashed her while I was gone, didn't you dog breath?” he snarled.

 

 

Kagome and Inuyasha let out a simultaneous sigh. He just didn't know when to give up, that had to be it. “No, I didn't, wimpy wolf.” said Inuyasha with a growl.

 

 

“I don't believe you, dog turd. Back off of my woman, now.” said Koga.

 

 

Inuyasha snarled, “She's not your woman, bastard!”

 

 

“Yes she is, now fuck off!” shouted Koga.

 

 

“STOP IT!!!” screamed Kagome, standing between the two. “I'm NOT just something that can be claimed and hauled off. I have a heart and feelings of my own.” she looked at Koga, “Right now, YOU don't hold my heart. Inuyasha does. You had it six years ago, but ruined it when you left for America.” She growled a small, somewhat pathetic growl of her own, but Koga looked downtrodden and it gave the impression she wanted.

 

 

“But, Kagome...” he began.

 

 

“NO! I want you to leave now and don't come back. I don't care why you left for America, I just know that you broke my heart and that's NOT acceptable. Go away.” she said.

 

 

Inuyasha glared at him from behind Kagome. Koga puffed himself up, “Well fine, if you don't want to take this chance of a lifetime, then I just suppose I'll get a different girlfriend.”

 

 

“You do that.” said Kagome snarkily. Inuyasha gave another growl, purring it from deep inside his chest and tickling Kagome's ear.

 

 

Koga walked out of their lives forever that day. Kagome was glad for it, and Inuyasha felt proud of himself. He had kept his girlfriend, soon-to-be fiancé, and soon-to-be mate. She had stood by him too...

 

 

A

 

 

That night, Inuyasha and Kagome were sitting in front of a movie. The movie ended and Inuyasha looked down at Kagome. He poked her shoulder. “Let's go somewhere.” he said.

 

 

“Like where?”

 

 

He shrugged nonchalantly, “For a walk on the beach?”

 

 

Kagome got up, heading for her bedroom. “Sure.” she said.

 

 

Inuyasha smirked and jabbed a fist in the air. Faze one, complete.

 

 

A

 

 

They were walking down the beach, hand in hand, both having their pants rolled up and shoes off and back in the car. Kagome kicked at a few clumps of sand and giggled when the sand tickled her toes, causing Inuyasha's heart to flutter.

 

 

“Hey, Kagome.” he called as she ran ahead slightly.

 

 

She looked back at him with dancing eyes. “What?”

 

 

“Look over there.” he nodded up toward the lifeguard tower.

 

 

The lifeguard tower had a small `reserved' sign on its banister, a blanket spread across evened-out sand at the front of it. The sun was just barely beginning to set as she stared at it. There was a full dinner out there, and there seemed to be a few `lifeguards' left in the tower.

 

 

Kagome stared, and then looked back at Inuyasha, who was walking over. He took her hand and led her up toward the blanket, sitting them down on the blanket. On the blanket was her favorite food, a double cheeseburger from their local burger place and fries and a Dr. Pepper. He was having the same, save for different soda. His was a root beer.

 

 

They ate and chatted quietly about random things that Kagome came up with. Such as “Yash, what's your favorite wine? Wait, no, I know this, white zinfandel, right?” Then he'd laugh at her corny joke and poke her with his sandy toes.

 

 

Upon finishing their dinner, they huddled together, hand in hand, and watched the sunset. The sun was just getting to its prime when three roses were tossed down into Inuyasha's hand. Inuyasha cast a thankful glance up at Miroku. Sitting up, he placed the first in front of her.

 

 

“Three roses... The first for our past. Though it hasn't exactly been smooth as silk, I'd never replace it with anyone else's, and it's been some of the best years of my life. The second,” he placed the next one in front of her, next to the last one. “For our present; just barely blossoming into something beautiful. The third...” he set it down next to the other two. “For our future that has the potential to be something great.”

 

 

Taking a deep breath as he took his hands in hers, he looked up into her eyes. “Kagome, I've loved you for as long as I can remember. You were the one person that taught me how to love, and loved me in return. I love you, with all my body, mind, heart, and soul.” He paused to glance down as he pulled the black box out of his pocket, putting that hand behind his back.

 

 

“I know I can't promise you everything Koga can, but I can promise you three things.” Kagome gave him a questioning look. “One, I'll always look this good. Two, I will never give up hope that you can do it. And three, I will never leave your side. I mean never.” The ring box behind him popped open and he brought it in front of her face.

 

 

“Kagome Higurashi, will you marry me?”

 

 

Kagome stared, only letting out a squeak as a trembling hand reached toward the ring, brushing her fingertips over the three stones. “Yes...” she breathed, “Yes, yes, yes, Yash, of course!” she threw her arms around him, tears just beginning to flow. Inuyasha hugged her back, a large wave of relief throwing itself over him as she hugged him tightly to her.

 

 

From inside the lifeguard's tower, Miroku and Sango high-fived. Mission success!

 

 

A

 

 

“Come on, Miro.” said Inuyasha tiredly. “Quit being so nervous and just ask her!”

 

 

“I can't help but be nervous! She's turned me down countless times before, why should this be any different?” he crossed his arms and leant against the wall.

 

 

“Because!” Inuyasha snapped, “This time you won't be rubbing her ass!”

 

 

“I cannot promise that...” said Miroku.

 

 

“If you let me break your hands, yes you can.” Miroku's hands retreated behind his back. “That's what I thought. Just ask her, and if plan a goes wrong, use plan b.”

 

 

“What's plan b?” asked Miroku.

 

 

“Confess undying love for her, without groping her, and be sincere. No insane promises. No crazy dropping of habits. Just do something really sweet that could quite possibly win her over.

 

 

“What?”

 

 

“That's up to you. I came up with the lifeguard tower, dinner, and rose thing, but you have to come up with your own.”

 

 

Miroku scowled at him, crossing his arms and throwing him a dark look.

 

 

“Don't look at me like that. You know I can't help you more than I already have.”

 

 

Sighing, Miroku ran a hand through his hair. “Yeah, I know... I just wish she would stick to me like the rest of the female population does.”

 

 

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, punching him in the shoulder. “Not even in your dreams.” he then left the room, headed back toward his and Kagome's apartment.

 

 

A

 

 

That's the end of the tenth chapter... Next chapter will be the last one, before the epilogue.

 

~MORON~