InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Vampire Meetings ❯ Fever ( Chapter 12 )

Vampire Meetings

 

I am on a role this week! Here's another chapter since I'm in such a good mood!! =D

 

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“Inuyasha…. Do you really think that if you do this, it'll determine whether or not you've ...well… you know… grow certain…. Feelings?” Miroku asked reluctantly. I hear Inuyasha, for the first time, nervous.

"Y-Yeah Miroku…. I mean what better way to find out about my feelings than this particular night….?” Inuyasha's voice has a tone that does not sound demonic… he almost sounds… human.

 

Chapter 12 - Fever

(Still Kagome's P.O.V)

“Now what exactly is it that's really going to prove if you have feelings for her?” Miroku asked.

 

Inuyasha didn't answer right away, and soon I hear his footsteps nearing me. I desperately tried to keep my heart from beating so fast, afraid he'd be able to tell. Amazingly, Inuyasha hadn't noticed, though Kagome soon felt the caress of his hand on her cheek. He finally spoke, but what he said next really made me worry…

 

“I smelt the scent of sickness on her this last night… She'll get extremely ill… probably by morning… This is a chance for me to see whether or not my human heart is willing to take care of her. If I end up not caring one bit that she is sick, then I really have no feelings for her. But on the off chance that I am overcome with a sense of protectiveness to care for her, then I have indeed grown fond of her… and it will be fairly difficult for me to ever let her go. I need to see where my heart lies.” Inuyasha explained gently in a soft voice that Kagome had never once even imagined him having.

 

Kagome stayed still as their conversation droned on and on about things like what they'd need for when she got sick and what preparations they'd have. They spoke of the castle doctor that they'd have to bring in if Inuyasha's feelings for Kagome weren't love. And if they were that they'd have to make different preparations. They walked about her room, making observations on where they were going to put everything like the medicine… food trays…. The table to put a cool rag and bowl of water… God… what kind of sickness was she going to contract overnight?! She began seriously worrying about her health.

 

“Ah, what am I talking about? I'll be fine! I AM fine. I feel 100% if-“ I then felt my throat tingle and unintentionally jolted up, my body wracking over with coughs. For quite a couple seconds, I couldn't breathe. My hand clutched my shirt as I attempted to catch my breath. Miroku and Inuyasha looked over in surprise. I began to feel dizzy and I saw them running towards me, Inuyasha… surprisingly… Had long BLACK hair… and violet eyes…. The last thing I saw before I passed out from lack of oxygen… Were those violet pools gazing into my eyes, full of concern.

 

“Kagome! KAGOME!!!!” I heard him yell out… before the world went black.

 

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(Inuyasha's P.O.V)

 

It's been three whole hours since she'd passed out.

I'd expected her to fall ill, just not as fast as she had…. That was almost unreal. As soon as she had her sudden coughing fit, she'd fallen unconscious and at that moment, I rushed over to her and picked her up in my arms. She felt so lifeless and helpless in my arms. I carried her over to the door, denying any and all offers for Miroku's or Sango's help. Naturally, they tried a couple more times, but I growled at them to stay back. They quickly backed off and stayed behind me while I carried her all the way to the infirmary room.

I don't know how many times I've checked on her so far. It seems that I can't stay away from her while she's sick. I won't let anyone into the room, and I find myself constantly staring at her… Ok, so more like gazing at her. I feel tenderness for her and I can't explain it. I thought she was merely a test subject… a slave.

Of course, I had to be wrong, right?

As I sit in the room, watching and waiting for something to happen… something that will tell me that she's ok. I can't stand having to just sit there and not be able to cure her or do anything about her condition. Helplessly, all I can do is watch and hope. I need her to be ok… I need… her…

Then, it wall hits me… all my other my thoughts slam to a halt.

I really have fallen in love with her.

I lean my body against a wall for support as my long, now-black hair cascades down my shoulder. I've done exactly what my father did… I've fallen in love with a mortal woman. I sigh and hold my head in my hand, my forehead in the palm. I knew that this test of mine would prove to be useful… that it would tell me some information that I might have not known. But I never expected that I really have fallen in love with Kagome. She… she's somehow captured me without me realizing it. And now I can't get free, in a way, I'm now a slave to her. I can never finish what I start with her because of the guilt always rearing its ugly head. At the same time, I can never seem to keep my hands off of her. I'm battling the conflicting emotions of lust and guilt, and they won't leave!

I hear a small groan from the medical clad bed in the middle of the room. I look over to see Kagome's face scrunched up in pain, her body slightly moving. I walk over to her, soon standing at the side of the bed. She opens her eyes slowly and looks up at me. Her glazed eyes stare up at me in wonder for a second as it looks like she's collecting her thoughts and clearing her head.

Then came the widened eyes, probably realizing one of the two things: One, my human appearance… Two: It's me. Or both.

“Inu… M-Master… W-what happened? Where am I… What happened to your eyes…and… hair… and ears…and fangs and…” I silence her with a finger placed softly at her lips. I look down at her in sympathy and cup her cheek. All these actions are completely new to me, but somehow come naturally. I smile gently and say…

“Kagome… you've been under a lot of stress and pain these last few… weeks and it must've finally gotten to you. You've come down with what seems to be a fever, as well as malnutrition and hunger.” I explain, stroking her cheek with a finger as I speak. “Most of that… No, probably all of that is my fault.”

I sigh and gently take her hand in mine. She looks up at me, confused and slightly guarded. She most likely doesn't understand the change in personality. I then lean down and whisper, “I'm sorry…” and before even I know it, my lips are pressed lightly against hers in a chaste kiss. I feel her gasp and, after a few seconds I pull away. Anything that I needed to confirm was discovered in that kiss. She stares up at me, wide eyed and blushing.

“W-What… was… that?” she asks slowly and softly.

“I… have to go see if Miroku has your medicine yet… excuse me.” I say, then before she can say anything, I leave the room.

 

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(Kagome's P.O.V)

I sit there for a couple seconds, just staring blankly at the door. He… Kissed… Me…

This sentence replays multiple times in my mind, until I finally register it in my mind. My face goes aflame instantly and I take my fingers to my lips, gently touching the very spot where my and Inuyasha's lips met. What's going on? I thought… I thought he hated me. He sure acted like it…

Maybe it's just because he's… amazingly… human tonight. It's so different, it's like he's a different person…

I sigh and lay back down and try to get some sleep, this is just waaaaaaay too confusing for me.

I end up falling asleep, thinking about Inuyasha.

 

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