InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Un cuento de dos amores(A tale of two loves) ❯ recollections14 ( Chapter 14 )

Disclaimer: I do not own these wonderful characters; they belong to someone who's very rich.

 

A/N: So sorry I haven't updated my story, I'm going through many transitions in my life and it's hard to just set time aside to write. The bad thing is that I'm in such a hurry to finish it before fall semester starts that I don't want it to be too rushed. Anyway gomen once again and I'll try to update more frequently.

 

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My legs were shaking and my palms were sweating rivers as they held onto the banister for dear life. Every step I took down the stairs echoed deafening my pounding heart. Slowly I could see Sota's bare feet next to Mama's brown heels and a few feet away were some shiny black shoes which could only have been Inuyasha's. This fact alone sent another wave of nervousness as I continued my decent.

 

Turning my attention back to the stairs I tried my hardest to concentrate and make sure that I didn't end up tumbling down the stairs. When my feet reached normal ground I turned around and my heart jumped into my throat. My eyes locked with Inuyasha's and I felt star struck. Then I knew why fan girls always through themselves at celebrities and acted so absurd, if they were half as good looking as the man she was looking at she'd do the same thing.

 

There he was standing casually with both hands tucked into his black slacks of his suit. The black jacket looked amazing, fitting his frame perfectly showing off his good build and strong arms and the white button down looked crisp along with the neat red tie that tucked into the jacket. His hair was neatly combed and pulled back in a low pony tail.

 

He was absolutely gorgeous.

 

I don't know how long I stood there, or if my mouth was completely wide open, or if I was drooling. No matter how hard I tried to look away I just couldn't tear my eyes of his. A lot of flashes however did manage to bring me out of my stupor. Leave it to mom to take advantage of my stillness to take multiple pictures of me looking like an idiot.

 

“Mom I thought we agreed no pictures.” I shot her my most mean look and she just smiled waving me off like an annoying bug.

 

Turning back I looked at Inuyasha and couldn't help but notice a very minute blush on his cheeks. Could he have been as embarrassed as I was?

 

Before I could hurt myself by thinking anymore, he shortened the distance between us and embraced me giving me small kiss on the cheek whispering, “You look beautiful” in my ear as he pulled away.

 

This time I KNEW I had the blush and it sure as hell wasn't minute. “Thanks. You look very handsome as well.”

 

He smiled and I felt my face burn more, all the while my mother flashing her camera and Sota looking disgusted.

 

After being roped into `posing' for my mother we were ushered out the door before I could even protest, after all we still had quite a while before the formal even began.

 

Once outside and alone with Inuyasha I felt more at ease and less of a specimen on display in front of my family. It stuck me as odd that Inuyasha didn't seem to have the same feeling, after all he actually had kissed me, and in front of them no less!

 

Memories of the kiss flooded back, he'd actually kissed me again. Was this now going to be a safe routine? Not that I minded, I found it quite sweet and as if `maybe' our relationship wasn't just a friendship.

 

Walking down the shrine steps Inuyasha wordlessly took my arm and placed it around his once again smiling gently, finding it quite difficult to read his face I struck up a comfortable conversation.

 

“So Inuyasha, what do you want to do for an hour? It won't take us fifteen minutes to the school and that's if we walk really slow.”

He patted my hand breaking eye contact, “I have an idea of where we could go.”

 

“Oh really? Where?” My curiosity was getting the better of me, where could he be talking about?

 

“Why don't I just show you instead?”

 

Shrugging my shoulders I gave in and allowed for him to strike up our usual conversation as of late, including his ridiculous chores Grandpa asked for. Not before long I noticed we were walking past the Sakura Blossom Park. It was one of the many parks that had become major tourist attractions in Japan because of the blooming flowers, which were currently flourishing.

 

Not giving it another thought I filled Inuyasha in on my school, “So I actually passed it! Can you believe it? I thought I was going to faint when Mr. Shinta handed it back to-

 

Stopping my walk I looked over to Inuyasha, “Inuyasha? Why are we going in there?”

 

“Didn't you want to see the trees?” His voice was of only interest and finding it quite odd that he knew I liked going there, I nodded my head.

 

“Sure I guess.” We walked into the beautiful park, there were plenty of streetlights to give light into the park and the final sun's rays still gave off a gentle glow. I let him lead me, he no longer spoke so I didn't try to keep up a one sided conversation and when he steered me down another path I couldn't help but look up at him.

 

Didn't he know that this would take us even deeper into the park? Did he even know where he was going? Choosing to ignore my pestering mind I allowed myself to take in the beautiful sight of the pink petals floating down being caught in the gentle caresses of the wind until they met their decent on the still green soft ground. The smell of blossoms was everywhere; its sweet scent drowning out the city's polluted air.

 

Walking into a brick wall I snapped myself out of my day dream and noticed I had walked into Inuyasha who was giving me a sheepish grin. Yeah real smooth Kagome. Wait why did he stop?

 

His gaze was behind me, turning around I could have died. There neatly lit corner of the park was a small table with red table cloth and two long candles burning in the center and a picnic basket was laid to the side. It seemed that there were Christmas lights decorating near trees and two chairs were carefully pulled out ready for dinner. I glanced over at him searching for an answer; did he do this on his own?

 

“Well your mother told met that you didn't want to have to go to those restaurant thingies so I suggest we eat in the forest and she kind of took it from there…..” He nervously scratched the back of his neck letting out a small chuckle.

 

“Wow, thank you this is so……wonderful.” Without a second thought I hugged him and was only mildly surprised when he hugged me back. Releasing him, we walked towards the table and before I could reach to pull my chair in Inuyasha had already done it. I looked back towards him and he only smiled before sitting in front of me.

 

He seemed a bit shy and hesitant about what to do next, but slowly he pulled out a few plates from behind the basket and glasses as well. The food came next and I instantly recognized it as Mom's cooking. What did surprise me however was that no ramen was to be found.

 

“Did you finally get tired of ramen Inuyasha?” I teased.

 

“Keh. Yeah right, your mother thought that this was too special of an occasion so she promised that if I ate something different tonight, she would buy lots of it for us to take back.”

 

I couldn't help but laugh at his kicked puppy dog look. Which quickly turned into one of confusion, “Now where did that old man put that drink thingy?” Looking under the table he seemed to have found his prize as he let out a little cry of success.

 

“Here it is!” He practically cheered holding up a bottle of champagne.

 

“Champagne? How in the hell did you convince Mama to get you that? Wait a minute what old geezer?”

 

Fighting with the cork bottle he looked up and seemed to take a while to catch up to what I was saying.

 

“Actually your mother doesn't know about the drink but your grandpa, who set this whole thing up actually, told me to look around for some special drink that would help settle the nerves, whatever the hell that means.”

 

I was once again speechless, “Grandpa? He did this? So he wasn't out of town after all, huh. How sweet of him! But why the hell is he trying to get us drunk?”

 

“Drunk? What are you talking about? Aww man don't tell me this thing as sake in it?”

 

Laughing I pulled the bottle away and pulled the remaining cork out, “You could say that, it does have alcohol in it, but it doesn't taste like sake.”

 

Pouring us each a glass I took a small sip and realized it wasn't too bad at all, if you didn't mind the after taste. Inuyasha however, “This tastes like crap!”

 

A blush grazed his cheeks and after realizing his outburst he quickly apologized, “I'm sorry about that, it's just that, well, it tastes horrible!”

 

Taking his glass away I set his glass closer to mine and took one of his hands in my free one. “Don't worry about it Inuyasha, you don't have to act any different tonight, in fact it would make me feel better about this whole thing and enjoy it more.”

 

He gave my hand a squeeze before pulling out more food from the basket, “Let's eat!”

 

Laughing at his enthusiasm I felt any nervousness I had fade away, now it was just Inuyasha and I eating out in the `forest' just like back in the feudal era. Only I was in a gorgeous dress, Inuyasha was dressed to the nines, and we were in a totally romantic setting.

 

Dinner flew by and leaving the table exactly how we found it, we walked our way towards the formal, once again incredibly close and holding hands. And now standing outside the building I stopped one more time for a bit of reassurance. “Just promise me that if you get overwhelmed at all you'll tell me and we can leave immediately okay?”

 

Removing his hand from mine he wrapped his arm around me, “Kagome you worry too much, but I do promise to let you know if I would like to leave.” He finished his `assurance' by brushing a small kiss to my temple.

 

EVENTUALLY when I managed to breathe again, due to the sudden closeness and public display of affection I smiled up to him, with my face as red as a tomato and allowed him to lead us inside, handing the doorman our tickets, which I had totally forget about. Before I could even ask how he'd remembered he only winked and held open the door, once again sending my insides into mush. If he didn't stop this I'd either have a heart attack or pass out from so many head rushes.

 

Once inside and thirty minutes late, the soft music of the dj flowed out to greet us. The large space was amazing decorated, giving off a swan lake theme with soft lights and covered candles surrounding the dance floor, with a soft mist flowing out from somewhere behind the dj's stand. All in all another very romantic setting.

 

Spotting the photographer in a far back corner, I began leading Inuyasha towards the phony background trying to get the photos over with just incase Inuyasha did tire of the dance.

 

Luckily there wasn't anyone in line and we were immediately thrust next to cheesy wall scroll by a short balding very pushy man in a suite that looked way too tight for his size.

 

“Yes yes now you young lady stand on the x and young man you stand on the blue square.” Finding my `x' I stood on it and all too soon realized that Inuyasha was very close. It was then that I realized that I didn't need the blush my mother put on me after all because I was definitely going to have my own `natural' blush no matter how hard I tried to not.

 

After 20 minutes of very VERY uncomfortable and very INTAMATE poses, Inuyasha and I filled out forms of how many pictures we wanted and of what. This little activity afterwards kind of gave us a window of opportunity to let our faces cool down. After paying the creep who made me feel like I was in a porno shoot, we walked back to the main area.

 

Many students had already flocked to the area we were in and the looks they were giving me ranged from surprise to pity. Inuyasha always aware of my emotions very quickly came to the rescue and put his arm around my waist and led me to a more secluded area on a far wall.

 

“Thanks.” I whispered to him as I spotted a table only for two. The whole room had been designed to have lots of seating around the floor and most tables were for large groups encouraging socialization and not isolation, probably because they didn't want too much cuddling.

 

Pulling him to one of those tables that was absolutely perfect for it we sat down and I immediately pulled my chair right next to his, giving me the most perfect view of the dance floor and anyone that would try to sneak up on us.

 

“Do people usually look at you like that?” he asked, leaning in due to the music, thank god for that loud music.

 

“Yeah, Grandpa tends to go overboard with the illnesses I have so people think I'm crazy for even being out of bed. It wasn't until lately that he apparently ran out of excuses and told them I had something terminal, so now I have people feeling sorry for me.”

 

“Feh, stupid humans, you don't even smell anywhere close to death.”

 

Leave it Inuyasha to make me feel good by making me feel useless of my `weak' senses. Skimming the area, I was greatly relieved to not see any of my so called friends, even though the place already was packed of many students.

 

It wasn't long before many whispers reached our table of the incoming couple, “Oh my gosh I can't believe he's with her! She's so lucky; I would have given anything to be his date.”

 

“Me too, can you believe they're actually still together? I mean Hojo's one of the cutest guys in the school----

 

The rest of the conversation seemed to fall on deaf ears, I had hoped that we would have been long gone before the `famous' couple had made their grand entrance, but apparently I was wrong. Hopefully this would be a tasteful encounter, if one at all.

 

Inuyasha seemed to have sensed my unease and began rubbing my arm comfortingly which he succeeded in taking my mind off everything. Giving him my best smile I allowed him to put his arm around me and leaned into hiss embrace brining us dangerously close. With his face very near mine, “What's the matter Kagome?”

 

Letting out a sigh I debated about telling him the entire situation, remembering the old saying honesty is the best policy I gave in, “A few of my so called friends are here and one of them just happens to be dating Hojo.”

 

His grip tightened incredibly and I regretted saying his name, remembering the many fights we've had over my friendship with him. “And even though she knows that I never liked him she's still a bit jealous about getting around me with him.”

 

Relinquishing his tightening grip he slowly placed another tender kiss on my forehead, “Don't worry about it, I won't leave you alone.”

 

His words soothed me and I didn't even notice the four shadows that were hovering over us until one of them spoke. “Oh my gosh Kagome I'm sooooo glad you could make it!” The unmistakable voice of Eri reached my ears and I turned to the intruders.

 

Sure enough, there was Eri, Yuri, and Ami, all three dressed in the same spaghetti strap simple dress in pink, yellow, and baby blue. How fitting that they would even coordinate their dresses seeing as how they were so close. And last but not least was Hojo standing in his traditional bow tie black tuxedo standing next to a pastel yellow Ami who had a scowl on her face probably wishing I would just die.

 

Putting on my best smile I confronted my old pals, “Yeah, I felt better so I thought what the hell?”

 

My language apparently had evolved over the last few years, probably due to Inuyasha's potty mouth and my friends all had mixed expressions. Eri, of course was the first to recover, “Well, I'm glad you could make it, maybe later if you want you can come sit with us, we have a large table- ow!” Eri, who had very indiscreetly been elbowed by Ami shut her mouth and Yuri took this as an invitation to help out her friend, “Don't listen to her Kagome, we know you probably want to spend time with your……..

 

Inuyasha being my knight in shining armor, carefully unwrapped his arm and stood up offering his arm to Yuri, “I'm Inuyasha, it's a pleasure.” Knowing what exactly Inuyasha's voice did to me, especially in that octave, I could very clearly see the signs on Yuri and Eri who was trying not to faint, mouthing `Inuyasha?' from behind Yuri.

 

Yuri, whose intentions were unknown was reduced to a giggling blushing school girl, who couldn't seem to let go of Inuyasha's hand. “I'm Yuri.”

 

Yuri, was quickly pulled behind Eri who took Inuyasha's hand in her own shaking it madly, “I'm Eri, it's so nice to meet you,”

 

“Guys, we need to get going the photographer's waiting on us,” Ami's annoyed voice breaking whatever daydream Eri was currently having about Inuyasha, “Oh yeah, okay, well um, Kagome remember what I said, and Inuyasha please don't be a stranger.”

 

The group left, with an angry Ami who was obviously displeased about something, and Hojo glanced back twice with a disappointed expression. Inuyasha sat back down and resumed his old position, “I can see why she was so jealous.”

 

“What? Why?” I asked.

 

“Well, it's simple, you're so much more beautiful and it's obvious that her current boyfriend still has feelings for you.”

 

Maybe it was the fact that he was paying me a compliment or how close we were, or maybe it was his deep tone that had me wanting something else entirely, but I blushed from my roots down and I couldn't come up with anything to respond to that.

 

So I decided to enjoy the dance, just incase I had to bolt from feeling so light headed. There were only a few couples on the floor, probably because it was a slow song, and most everyone else was either sitting or socializing near the refreshment table. The committee had definitely gone out of their way to decorate this place.

 

“Kagome?”

 

“Hmm?”

 

“You want to dance?”

 

My heart jumped in my throat, my blood rushed to my head and my stomach fell to my knees, did Inuyasha actually want to dance with me?

 

“I didn't know you knew you to.” I could have kicked myself for my answer, making it sound like Inuyasha was nothing but a, well, demon.

 

If I hurt his feelings, he didn't show it, and instead he stood up offering me his hand. Without hesitation I took his hand as he led me to the dance floor. Surprise was not even the word, I could comprehend anything as he took my hand in his and placed his other on my hip and began swaying to the music.

 

“Wow, you're really good at this.” I commented.

 

He blushed, “Yeah well, I just learned a while back, your mom taught me while you were at school.”

 

I couldn't help it, I wanted to cry, how incredibly sweet was it for him to have learned all this just for me?

 

“Kagome?”

 

“I'm sorry Inuyasha, I'm just happy is all.”

 

He didn't seem too convinced but didn't stop dancing either. “It feels nice to be like this,” I said resting my head on his shoulder.

 

“Yeah, it does.” He whispered back into my ear.

 

Did he know what he was doing to me? Hopefully not. Maybe with his demon blood he could have, but then again if he was a hanyou he wouldn't be holding me like this, that thought made me have a knot in my stomach.

 

And so three incredible hours later I felt my feet start to ache from the dancing, we didn't dance constantly, only to the slow songs, which was perfectly fine by me. I enjoyed sitting down actually because of how close and intimate we seemed to be. After expressing my uncomfortable state, Inuyasha quickly led us away from the dance and on our way home.

 

Opening the doors of the building, the autumn wind sent a chill down my body and Inuyasha offered me his coat. It smelled just like him and it felt familiarly like his haori. We walked back to the shrine, still hand in hand talking about the formal and when we reached the house I felt unsure of how to end the night.

 

So there we were, standing in front of the main door that would take us into the nice cozy house, staring at each other, both of us with similar blushes. “Inuyasha, I really appreciate you going to the dance with me, it turned out to be a great evening and I'm glad I got to share it with you.”

 

He didn't seem to respond so I thought actions spoke louder than words so I hugged him, and his arms wrapped around me immediately. It felt so nice to be so close to him again, I was already missing dancing with him. Being held in his arms gave me peace and comfort, his scent calming me without words. Pulling away slightly, I was about to suggest we go inside when the look in his eyes made me freeze in my tracks.

 

His violet depths pulled me in, and his gaze spoke volumes, like I was the only one that mattered and I felt my stomach start doing flips all over again. His face was blank but when he started leaning in I couldn't believe it, everything else seemed to disappear as I felt his lips fall onto mine.

 

It was the most wonderful kiss I had ever had, and sure it was my first kiss but still, I was sure there would be no other than the one I was sharing with Inuyasha, the man I loved. He was the one to pull away, I would have gladly stood there for the rest of my life just being there kissing him. He smiled taking my hand in his own before pulling me into the house. We were instantly met with eerie silence and a completely dark house.

 

All fillings of giddiness started fleeing and I started to panic, Mama never said anything about not being here when I got back. So I tried to make my way to the kitchen as quickly as possible, if she were to have gone somewhere she would have left a note. Unfortunately, my eyesight wasn't too great and I ended up bumping into quite a few things before Inuyasha chuckling slightly pulled me up bridal style, “Where are you trying to go?” his voice chided.

 

“To the kitchen please,” this position was definitely new, he hardly carried me this way and I tried my hardest to concentrate on the problem at hand and not say `to the bedroom!'

 

Entering the kitchen, he gently set me down and I flicked on the switch. Sure enough, there was a note on the refrigerator with my name on it. Taking the note I began reading,

 

`Kagome,

 

Sweetheart I'm sorry we weren't able to greet you when you returned. Your grandfather's sister isn't doing to well and she fell ill so we had to go to Kyoto where we're going to be staying until she gets better. I hope you had fun and everything turned out the way you wanted it, and if your night turned out like mine did, don't take advantage of the empty house. Try to wait.

 

Love,

 

Mama.'

 

“What does she mean?” inquired Inuyasha who was standing dangerously close behind me.

 

Embarrassment didn't begin to cover it, how was I suppose to tell Inuyasha that my mother didn't want us having sex in her house?

 

Giving a nervous laugh I chunked the note into the trash before taking Inuyasha's hand in my own. “Don't worry about it; Mama's always been a little bit flaky. Let's get some sleep okay?”

 

He smiled back seeming satisfied with my answer before picking me back up bridal style. “What are you doing?” I asked.

 

He flicked off the switch before making his way towards the stairs, “Well you said your feet hurt and I thought it'd be too much of a hassle for you to climb the stairs.”

 

This was just too great, “Thanks Inuyasha.” I leaned my head on his chest and simply enjoyed this new closeness.

 

Once in my room he set me back down and the first thing to go was my shoes. Yes they were absolutely gorgeous and matched my dress but they were a pain in the ass. Glancing up from my feet I noticed that Inuyasha was already done with his tie and was working on the buttons of the shirt.

 

Was he really going to undress with me in here? Grabbing a few things from my drawers I took off his jacket and made a bee line for my bathroom. Putting my undergarments and clothes in the sink I tried to undo my zipper when Inuyasha's voice came through the door, “Hey Kagome? Do you think you could give me a hand with these buttons? They're really annoying.”

 

My heart stopped…..Inuyasha…..asking me to….undress him??? I practically whimpered as I opened the door and made my way to him. He was sheepishly rubbing the back of his head obviously uncomfortable or embarrassed that he had to have help. I started at the top and with every button I was granted more sight of his wonderfully toned chest and I had to do everything in my will to retrain myself and not kiss him.

 

My very perverted thoughts were suddenly making it VERY hard to concentrate and I didn't realize I was having problems until Inuyasha's hands clasped my own, “Are you having problems?” he teased and then I knew I blushed even worse than what I had been.

 

“Uh.. no no I'm fine.” I said clearing my throat and quickly managed to undo the last two buttons before running back into the bathroom. “Thanks Kagome.”

 

Why was it that suddenly it was sexiest thing in the world for Inuyasha to thank me? Oh god I need a very cold shower. Finally slipping out of my dress and strapless lace bra and panties, which covered less than a string, I took a rag and cleaned my face and changed my mind about the shower. Slipping on comfortable underwear and bra, I pulled out all of the annoying pins in my hair before slipping it all back in a high pony tail. Throwing on a large shirt that went to my thighs I collected myself before opening the door to find Inuyasha in his gray sweat pants with his suit and shoes looking around the room for something.

 

Taking them from him I opening my closet and hanging it next to my dress, “We'll put it here until Mama asks for it, and now let's get some sleep.”

 

It wasn't until then that I noticed Inuyasha's futon wasn't in the room………. Turning back to him I asked the boldest question I think I'd ever asked anyone. “Inuyasha will you sleep with me?”

 

His face instantly became maroon and his jaw fell, it was then I realized how it sounded. “No no silly! I just meant sleep in the same bed as me. I don't know if I'll be able to get to sleep and it…..well… it's always easier when you're close by.” I said stuttering and turning to the bed not being able to look at him.

 

“Gee what are you trying to say I bore you to sleep?” he teased before going to the bed and pulling back the covers, “Come on you need some rest.”

 

Smiling I practically jumped in the bed sliding back as far as I could and Inuyasha slipped in behind me turning off the lamp as he did. Laying on the bed next to him I cursed myself for being so stupid, true I did always feel safe when he was close but we were both practically naked, I was incredibly turned on and he had kissed me not to long ago, there was no way in hell I was going to be able to get some sleep now.

 

“Goodnight Kagome.”

 

“Goodnight Inuyasha, and thanks, for everything.”

 

“Keh.”

 

How cute I thought, still a bit of my Inuyasha in him. Eventually the grogginess caught up to me and I felt the darkness pulling at me. My last thoughts were of Inuyasha, how close we'd become ever since he'd been a human, and how strangely enough, I didn't know if I'd ever be able to go back to having such minimal contact with him. I mean, he was constantly showing me affection and I loved it, so how was this going to change when Inuyasha changed back? I didn't even want to think about not being able to hold his hand, or hug him whenever I wanted…..Trying not to depress myself further I blocked out all these thoughts, I'd cross that bridge when I came to it. Right now I would just bask in the essence that was Inuyasha.

 

It was morning, not to late in the morning but enough for the sun to be up and burning rays right into my closed eyes. It was still early I decided, so I turned in the bed trying to get comfortable and ignore the voiced that were urging me to wake up.

 

“Kagome.”

 

“Kagome!”

 

“Oi wench wake your ass up!” And that was just what did. I snapped my eyes open and sat up, my eyes meeting two unmistakably amber eyes boring into my own, silver hair, with two triangle ears perched on the top of his head, my heart stopped.

 

“Bought time wench, now, I'll ask you again where the hell are my clothes?!”

 

Looks like I'd be crossing that bridge a whole lot sooner than what I hoped.

 

 

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Hello there everyone! I'm sooooo sorry that I haven't been updating but fall semester is about to start and I've been trying to get my schedule in order. I hope I made up for it with this extra long chapter! Don't forget to review.