InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Two Lives Turned Upside Down ❯ Getting Comfortable and the Practical Joke?? ( Chapter 26 )

Ch. 26 Getting Comfortable and The Practical Joke??

Getting out of the shower Kagome quickly dried herself off and pulled a pair of shorts and a halter top on. She couldn't shake the memories of that dream out of her head. It seemed so real and the worst part was that Rin had found them out. Knowing that Rin finding out about them was inevitable made a chill run up her spine.

She had no idea how Rin would react and she didn't want to lose her as a friend. Deciding not to let those thoughts linger, it would only make matters worse afterall, she set about making the beachhouse look more "homey" as she liked to put it.

First things first, she had to get out Fluffy's supplies as he made himself known by whimpering at her feet. Rummaging through a box she came upon all of his things and pulled them out setting up his bed and bowls of food and water.

Fluffy happily yipped and got to work eating his food. Kagome smiled and watched him for a brief moment luxuriating in the idea of living life like a dog, no worries and everything was given to you.

Sighing as she snapped out of her daydream she continued working, adding little touches of her to every part of the house. Plopping down on the couch she wiped the sweat from her brow and admired her handiwork, it was already looking more like home already.

She grinned and decided that she could make this work. Fluffy curled up by her feet with a huff and fell asleep while Kagome let the calmness and quiet envelope her and relax her. Taking a quick peek at the clock hanging on the wall she noticed that it was already 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Sesshomaru would be getting off work at 5 and then what?

She wasn't even sure if he'd be able to come here, he still had Rin to worry about, what could he tell her? This was one big mess that had to be resolved sooner or later but the dread of it hung over her head like a rain cloud.

Resting her head back on the couch she didn't even realize that she had drifted off to sleep until she was woken up by a phone ringing and Fluffy barking. Opening her eyes she quickly tried to orientate herself with where she was and where the phone was.

"Alright Fluffy I'll get the phone" she told the dog while stumbling to the phone, still half asleep.

"Hello?" she croaked.

"Kagome?" a voice soothed.

"Sesshomaru..." Kagome smiled.

"Yes it's me, how are you?"

"Better now that I'm talking to you. I must've dozed off after working around the house and then I heard the phone ringing" she replied still smiling, he had that affect on her.

"I'm sorry that I woke you up, if I would've..." he started.

"Oh Sesshy" Kagome interrupted "don't be silly I love talking to you, I miss you already" she sighed.

"And I you" Sesshomaru replied quietly before pausing and starting again "Kagome, unfortunately I won't be able to see you tonight, I'm swamped with work as well as Rin needing me" he finished and Kagome could almost see him frowning through the phone.

"It's alright, I understand. You are an important person and people other than me need you but I'll see you tomorrow right?" she finished the hope evident in her voice.

"Of course Kagome, I couldn't go a day without seeing you. It's killing me already to not be able to have you in my arms every waking moment as well as the ones spent sleeping."

"Aw Sessho you're so cute but we all know that won't work. Plus I have school tomorrow and everything. Oh that reminds me, don't worry about picking me up for school tomorrow morning, I kinda would rather walk and get aquainted with the area" Kagome said.

This was met with silence until Sesshomaru replied "Uh, are you sure Kagome? I would be happy to take you, it's no problem at all."

"No really it's fine, I really wanted to get some exercise anyways, so it's totally fine."

"Alright" Sesshomaru answered reluctantly "Well I unfortunately have to let you go, some imbecile needs to ask me a question concerning work."

"Ok, well until tomorrow I guess. I love you" Kagome said sadly.

"I love you too Kagome, always" Sesshomaru stated.

"Bye" they both said at the same time hanging up their phones.

Deciding to try to catch up on schoolwork that she'd been neglecting recently she retired to her room to study and then go to sleep.

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Sesshomaru bit back a sigh as he sat with Rin watching a movie. He was supposed to be spending quality time with her since he'd been so busy lately and it wasn't that he didn't love or want to be with his daughter because he did, he loved her with all his heart. But at this moment his mind was elsewhere more specifically with Kagome.

"Dad...dad....dad" a voice called him, breaking him out of his reveries.

"Yes Rin?" Sesshomaru questioned his daughter.

"I think there's someone at the door, I hear the doorbell do you want me to get it?" she asked.

"Yes that's fine, and I'll be right with you in a minute" he complied waving his hand in the direction of the door.

"Alright daddy" Rin smiled before hopping up to get the door.

Rin opened the door to find Kagome's mother.

"Ms. Higurashi?" Rin questioned her.

"Hi Rin" Kagome's mother greeted her "I just wanted to drop some things I found that Kagome left at the house."

"What?" Rin asked, her face cleary showing confusion "I'm sorry Ms. Higurashi but Kagome isn't here, I don't understan..."

"Thank you Ms. Higurashi" Sesshomaru interrupted Rin while quickly taking the things out of her hands trying to get her to leave.

"Dad?" Rin hesitantly turned to Sesshomaru.

Kagome's mom watched the exchange between the two and came to the conclusion that Rin musn't know about the relationship between Kagome and Sesshomaru. She could barely contain a smile, she may have accepted the relationship for now but it didn't mean that she wouldn't be happy if they did break up for some unforeseen reason...

"Oh Rin" Kagome's mom said a small smile on her face "Didn't you know? Your father and my daughter Kagome are dating, as in together and she's living with him. She moved everything out of my house to be with your dad" she finished her voice dripping with smugness.

"What?!?" Rin exclaimed turning to her dad.

"Uhh.." Sesshomaru stammered completely unprepared for this to be all out in the open at this moment but was interrupted by Rin's laughter.

"Haha, you guys got me. That was a nice joke but seriously, it's not April Fool's Day so what's the deal?" she asked her eyes remaining on her father looking for him to finally start laughing too but when he didn't her eyes narrowed.

"You guys are joking right?" she asked her tone serious.

"Well.." Sesshomaru stuttered again unable to form words.

Kagome's mother was however very happy to fill in the blanks.

"I'd be happy to fill you in Rin. This unfortunately is not a joke, a bad dream or anything of the sort. It is true your father and Kagome have been going behind everyone's back and going out as long as sleeping with each other. That is how I found out, I came upon them in the action. I'm sorry Rin but it's the truth and so if you have anything to say I'd tell your dad right now" she paused then continued "Well it seems my business is done here I'll be leaving you two to discuss things" she finished while walking out the door.

Sesshomaru's eyes glazed over slightly while glaring at Kagome's mother's retreating form, angry that she had happily discussed everything with his daughter, feeling a growl raise in his throat he forced it back when he looked at his daughter.

Her eyes were filled with tears and her face was downcast. Her head raised to look him in the face as she said "Dad!? I can't believe you would do this to me? My best friend...? I mean....I just don't get it. I accepted it when you had all those other women over for only a few nights before another one replaced her but....Kagome?! How..?" she trailed off as her throat tightened.

Sesshomaru could feel tears start to surface in his own eyes watching his pride and joy suffer and went to comfort her by putting his arms around her but was stopped as she backed away from him.

"No, I hate you dad! You just have to ruin everything don't you...I can't even trust you with my own friends. And Kagome! I thought she was my friend but no friend would do this to me. I jus..I just need some time to think. I'm taking the car and I'll be back...whenever. Don't stop me because you are in no place to order me around dad" she finished before storming out the door and pulling the car out of the driveway and speeding off to God knows where.

Sighing and running a hand through his hand to try to calm his frayed nerves he knew he had to call Kagome and tell her what happened, but how could he go about it? He knew she wouldn't react favorably to say the least.

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Kagome blew her hair out of her face again as she tried to concentrate on her math homework. Math, whoever invented that should be shot, what is the point of it anyways she wondered.

The phone rang and Kagome jumped to it, any excuse to get out of doing these stupid problems.

"Hello" Kagome answered.

"Kagome, I have something to tell you" Sesshomaru stated the sorrow filling his voice.

"What's wrong Sesshomaru? What happened?" Kagome panicked "Are you ok?"

"Yes, yes Kagome I'm fine but something did happen just a few minutes ago that affects that both of us."

"Well..." Kagome trailed "What is it?"

"Alright, well it all started when..."

Notes: Alrightie that's that! Sorry for the cliffy but oh well. I'm gonna try to start writing chapters more often. Hope ya liked it. Rin finally found out, not totally happy with how I wrote it but oh well. I hope you enjoyed it nonetheless. Please please review! It'd be so nice to hear from you all!! And thanks for reading!! Until next time! Bye!! ^_^ Oh! And also if anyone would be interested in being my beta reader and proofreading and/or adding stuff to my story that would be great cuz I tend to make some stupid mistakes! Just email and lemme know!! Thanks! ^_^