InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Valentines ❯ Part III ( Chapter 3 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Inuyasha characters, nor the fandom. All I claim is my plot line.

Kagome’s head shook side to side and she held up her hand as if to ward off what she was seeing. ‘No,’ her mind cried trying to refute the evidence before her eyes.

After a moment her head snapped up and she clenched the box in her hand. She stepped forward and growled with a stiff posture. “Kikyo!”

Her angry voice startled the two lovers and sent them jumping apart guiltily.

Kikyo’s cheeks lightly blushed as she stared at her cousin. “Uh, Kagome? When did you get here?”

Kagome’s nostrils flared and her foot stomped the ground as she gave an unladylike snort. “Never mind that!” She took another step forward. “How could you cheat on Inuyasha like this?”

Kikyo’s usually calm demeanor faltered and her jaw clenched. “How dare you?” She stood up and straightened her clothes before stomping towards her younger cousin. Her voice turned icy as she glared at the girl before her and roughly poked a finger to her chest. “I’ll have you know that I would never betray Inuyasha.”

The black haired boy slightly amused by this event stood up and waved. “Hi Kagome.”

Her eyes widened. She gasped and her free hand flew to her chest. She unconsciously took a step back and blinked. “Inuyasha…? But, I…”

Inuyasha walked up to Kikyo and wrapped an arm around her waist giving Kagome an impish grin. His free hand rubbed the back of his neck and his cheeks turned a light pink. “Um, I guess we should explain it to her, eh Kikyo?”

Kikyo huffed and forced her face to once again become a blank mask. When she spoke her voice was devoid of any emotion. “I suppose we have no choice now, eh Inuyasha?” She stared at her boyfriend and graced him with one of her rare smiles.

Inuyasha grinned and nodded. He stared at her younger cousin. “As you know, I’m a hanyou.”

Kagome nodded mutely.

He continued. “What you don’t know yet, is that all hanyous experience a period of weakness where they lose their demonic powers and become human. Mine happens to be tonight.”

Kagome’s eyebrows furrowed. She titled her head and tapped her chin. “So is that why you don’t have your usual fuzzy ears?”

Inuyasha’s face tinged pink and he cleared his throat. “Yeah, it’s also why my hair is black instead of white.”

Kagome blinked. “It would explain why your eyes are brown like mine, instead of gold too.”

Inuyasha nodded. “Yup, that’s the reason.”

He stared at Kagome. “You have to promise to keep this a secret, Kagome.”

She frowned.

His eyes locked with hers and his voice took on an urgent tone. “It is important that you not tell anyone when my time of weakness is.”

She stepped back biting her bottom lip and nodded. “I promise.”

He smiled. “Good, well Kikyo and I should probably get going now.”

Kikyo smiled at her boyfriend and turned to her cousin. “Don’t stay out too late Kagome,” with that Kikyo and Inuyasha left Kagome alone under the tree.

Kagome legs shook and she fell to her knees. She let out a huge breath and hugged her waist. She was glad that it hadn’t been Bankotsu under the tree making out with her cousin, but she was also sad that he wasn’t there. She stared at her watch and bit her lower lip trying to hold back more tears. ‘It’s already been an hour. What if he decided not to come?’

She stared at the crushed box in her hand and sighed heavily. She sat on her bottom and wrapped her arms around her knees, pulling them to her chest. She stared up at the moonless sky and her shoulders sagged. ‘What if he changed his mind and isn’t coming at all?’ Her heart squeezed painfully in her chest. Her head fell to her knees and tears slipped down her cheeks.

She shook her head and her bottom lip trembled. ‘Why would he want just a plain school girl like me anyways?’ She heaved a heavy sigh and started rocking back and forth as the tears continued flooding down her cheeks. Her heart constricted so painfully she almost couldn’t breathe.

XOXOXO:

Bankotsu shook his head muttering under his breath as he approached the final turn before the park. His car screeched as it rounded the corner. He stomped the pedal as soon as the car straightened out and he revved the engine as he pulled into the parking lot. He immediately slammed his foot on the break. Once the car jerked to a stop he cut the engine.

He climbed out of his car and ran a hand through his bangs. He slammed the door and ran his hand through his bangs again. ‘I hope she’s still here. If not,’ he sighed heavily and slumped against his car. ‘If not, I don’t know what I’ll do.’

His hand balled into a fist and hit the roof of his car. “Damnit!” His eyes widened at the dent in his roof and he sighed. ‘Oh just great. Way to go baka, now you’ll have to get that hammered out.’ He snorted. ‘Bravo Bank, bravo.’

He snorted and leaned his back against the door. His hands came up to hold his face as he took a few forced, deep breaths. He dropped his hands and straightened his posture. ‘Time to see if she’s here.’ He pushed off his car and walked down the path towards there tree. His rubbed his sweaty palms against his jean clad thighs.

He turned around the corner and his heart nearly skipped a beat as he noticed the frail girl crying under the tree. ‘Whoever made her cry better pray that I don’t find them or I will tear them limb from limb!’

He quietly walked up to her and straightened his shoulders. He loudly cleared his throat. “Um, Kagome? I’m sorry I’m so late.”

Her head snapped up and she gasped. Before he could tell her why he was late she had barreled into his chest hugging him and crying. His arms wrapped around her and he closed his eyes. His lips nuzzled into her hair and he inhaled her cherry blossom scent.

His shoulders relaxed a bit and his hand slowly ran up and down her back. His voice cracked a bit. “Don’t cry Kagome.” He hugged her and sighed in relief. She was in his arms and that’s all that mattered.

She buried herself closer to him and sobbed. “I was so worried that you wouldn’t show.”

He pulled back and titled her chin forcing her to stare him in the eyes. “Kagome, I’d never ditch on you.” The sincerity in his voice had her burying her face in his chest and crying again.

He scooped her into his arms and carried her over to the tree. He sat down and hugged her close to him, kissing her hair and whispering to her hoping to calm her down.

His heart hammered inside his chest and the skin her breath crossed over tingled with heightened awareness. He closed his eyes and buried his face in her hair. Her tears made his heart ache. “Kagome,” he pulled her back and cupped her face between his palms.

She sobbed. “I thought maybe you had found someone new, like one of the cheerleaders.”

His shook his head and said firmly, “There is only one girl I’m interested in.” He dipped his head and brushed his lips against hers. He whispered huskily, “That girl is you, my sweet Kagome.”

Her lips trembled before opening and granting him access. He poured all of his feelings into the kiss and when they pulled back both were gasping in lung-fulls of needed air.

He pressed his forehead against her and stroked her cheek with his thumb. “I have no interest in anyone but you Kagome. I have never wanted a girl as much as I want you. I feel in love with you the first time I saw you.”

She gasped and hugged him whispering softly. “Oh Bankotsu, I’ve never felt this way before. I’m scared that somehow I will mess it up and lose you.”

He rocked her back and forth and whispered. “Nothing could ever make me leave you.”

Tears of happiness spilled down her cheeks.

His hand fell to the box now abandoned on the grass. He blinked and picked it up. “What’s this?”

She blushed. “Homemade chocolates. It was going to be a surprise for you.” She bit her lip.

He smiled at her and then kissed her lips. “I do love chocolate, but I love you more.” Before she could respond his lips descended upon hers and he kissed her with all the passion he was feeling.

Startled Kagome’s arms instinctively wrapped around his neck and she kissed him back matching his passion with her own.

XOXOXO:

A/N and there you have it, the final installment of ‘Valentines.’ Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. I hope you enjoyed the story. XD