Kagome walked around. She had called her mother saying she would be home a little later since the cheer squad wanted to get something to eat. Her mother agreed warmly and mentioned that Sango had called.
In all honesty, she hated lying to her mother. But if Sango called, that meant that her friends were looking for her. She sighed as she thought of Inuyasha pacing around, then yelling at her for not telling him where she went.
'I'll explain later.'
She passed by a diner and noticed someone eating a big bowl of an ice-cream Sunday.
'That's what I need…something to help with my depression.'
She sighed as she kept walking, making sure to make a mental note to get a bowl of ice-cream with extra chocolate syrup.
The wind picked up, making Kagome shiver and hug her arms.
'I better go home soon before I get sick.'
Kagome kept one hand on her skirt, watching as it flared a bit with the wind.
'Don't want anyone getting any ideas, now do I?'
She was about to cross the street when she saw something rolling her way. It was a little grey colored and Kagome had to wonder just what the hell it was. Before it passed her feet, she leaned down to grab it, inspecting it.
'What the…'
She heard voices coming near and looked up. Across the street was Inuyasha growling while a little girl was sitting on his shoulders.
"Hurry Inuyasha! He's running away!" Rin was pulling strands of Inuyasha's hair, pretending them to be reins on a horse.
"If you keep pulling my hair I can't go get it!" Rin angrily pouted and pulled up.
"You're a slow horse!" Inuyasha rolled his eyes.
"Well, I'm not a horse demon, now am I?"
Rin yanked on his hair, making him yelp in pain. He had about enough! He was about to get her down and scold her when he heard an all too familiar giggling coming their way.
It was Kagome.
He blinked like he couldn't believe it. She was walking towards them, her hair and skirt flaring with the wind, making her look like a sovereign angel. She was also carrying something in her hands.
She made it to them and giggled at Inuyasha.
"I think you lost something." She held up Rin's stuffed animal.
Rin shrieked with happiness as she wiggled, trying to get down. Inuyasha carefully let her down as Kagome gave the stuffed dog to her.
"Thank you! Thank you so much!" Kagome laughed and patted Rin on her head.
"You're welcome."
Inuyasha placed his hands in his pockets. A part of him was mad as hell, the other part of him was relieved by just seeing that she was okay.
"So, have a nice practice?" Kagome looked at him and noticed he was mad.
"I'm sorry, I should've told you guys I was leaving." Inuyasha turned his head.
"Feh! You don't have to tell me anything. It's not like I'm anybody special." Kagome winced at his tone of voice, yet she really couldn't blame him for being mad.
But since she didn't feel like talking to him, since it would only lead to a fight, she thought better to just leave. She leaned down to smile at Rin and patted her on the head, along with the stuffed toy.
"Take care of your toy, okay?" Rin smiled.
"Okay!" Kagome stood and smiled at Inuyasha.
"I'll see you tomorrow." She turned to leave when Inuyasha grabbed her arm.
"Where are you going now?" Kagome blinked at him.
"Where do you think I'm going?" Inuyasha let her go and scowled.
"I don't know, you seem to be running off a lot." Kagome sighed.
"I'm going home." Inuyasha rose a brow.
"Walking? Isn't it a little far from here to your house?" Kagome shrugged her shoulders.
"Maybe, but it doesn't matter." Inuyasha didn't like her tone, she sounded strange, she didn't sound like Kagome.
"What's wrong? You don't sound like yourself." Kagome suddenly felt angry, if she didn't want to explain yet then she didn't have to!
"And how do I sound most of time, huh?" Inuyasha winced.
'Okay, maybe I deserve that.'
"I'm just saying since you practically disappeared earlier. Sorry if I seemed to care a little!" Kagome frowned.
"Yeah? Maybe I just wanted some time to myself. Did you ever think of that?" Inuyasha flinched, getting the wrong impression.
'What is she trying to say…?'
"What? Why?" Kagome clenched her fists and turned around.
"Nothing. Forget it. I'm leaving." Inuyasha growled.
"Don't walk away from me Kagome." Kagome turned and sent him a chilling glare.
"Or what?" She turned around and began walking. "Bye!"
Inuyasha took Rin's hand and walked up to Kagome, whirling her around.
"What's wrong with you? Why can't you tell me what's bothering you!" Kagome was about to yell at him when she heard a whimper from the side.
She looked at Rin, who was holding her stuffed dog.
'She looks so scared…'
Kagome glared ferociously at Inuyasha, then turned to smile at Rin.
"Rin, are you okay?" Rin nodded, but kept silent, hiding her face behind the dirty toy.
Kagome went over to pick her up and settled her weight on her hip.
"You want some hot chocolate? I'll take you to get some." Rin smiled a little nodded her head.
Inuyasha didn't know whether to be mad or feel confused. First they were fighting then she just turns to cuddle with Rin. He didn't get it!
He watched as Kagome walked off with Rin, ready to cross the street. Kagome turned her head and stared at him angrily.
"Well? Come on Dog-boy!" Rin laughed out loud, loving the new nick name. Inuyasha growled and followed anyway, jamming his hands in his pockets.
Kagome settled a sleeping Rin in her bed, tucking the covers around her and giving her a soft kiss on her forehead.
Kagome walked out and closed the door quietly. Inuyasha was leaning against the wall, staring as Kagome closed the door.
Kagome turned to him and gave him an icy glare. "Can I borrow the phone?" Inuyasha frowned but nodded anyway. He walked over to one of the many rooms in his house and pointed towards the phone.
Kagome walked in and shut the door on him before he could follow.
No longer than five minutes later, she came out and closed the door. Inuyasha was fuming!
"So where you off to now? Or wait, did you call your mom to lie first?" Kagome frowned.
"Can we argue somewhere more secluded?" Inuyasha scoffed and led them to his room.
He closed the door and watched as Kagome glanced around, then went to sit on his bed. He walked over and stood a couple feet away from her, not sure how big this fight was going to be.
"Whenever you're ready, Kagome." Kagome stiffened and stared at him.
"First of all, that had better be the last time you argue with your niece around." Inuyasha rose a brow.
"What? Rin? Me and Sesshomaru argue all the time in front of her." Kagome's frown turned deeper.
"Really? Did you know that seeing adults argue can scare little kids like her!" Inuyasha scoffed.
"Fine, whatever. But it still doesn't let you off the hook!" Kagome turned her gaze away.
"I just wanted some time for myself! That's all. Why are you being so inconsiderate!"
"Inconsiderate? You didn't tell anyone where you were going! How are we supposed to think that you're okay!" Kagome stood up and stared at him angrily.
"I told my mom I'd be fine. And you guys weren't home earlier-" Inuyasha glared at her.
"So you were gonna lie? You were gonna lie to me!" Kagome shook her head.
"I was going to tell you that I was going somewhere to think!"
"Think about what!" Kagome felt like growling and sat back down.
"Forget it, you don't understand." Inuyasha stomped towards her.
"Don't tell me I don't understand when you're not telling me a fuckin' thing!" Kagome didn't respond, but merely crossed her arms.
"I didn't know where you were. Do have any idea what went through my head? Something could've happened to you! You can't just walk the streets like that." Kagome sighed.
"I'm sorry I worried you. But I can take care of myself. I don't need you-" Inuyasha flared.
"So that's it. You don't need me!" Kagome stood in alarm, he was getting the wrong clue!
"No! That's not what I meant and you know it! Stop putting words in my mouth!" Inuyasha walked to her and stared at her intently.
"Then tell me now, Kagome. What was it that bothered you much that you felt you just had to get away!" Kagome sat down slowly, a sad frown on her face.
"I was thinking…about Sango." Inuyasha crossed his arms.
"What about her?" Kagome sighed and looked away.
"I think it was my fault…" Inuyasha uncrossed his arms and kneeled down to stare at her face.
"What?" Kagome kept her gaze elsewhere.
"If I would've said something…nothing would have happened to her." Inuyasha sat down next to her.
"Kagome, no girl deserves to be treated like that. No one. You really can't do anything about guys like him." Kagome bowed her head, shaking it slowly.
"But I noticed…I noticed something about him and I didn't say anything." Inuyasha sighed, he didn't really know what to say about something like this.
"Kagome, even if you had noticed, do you think Sango would've listened?" Kagome shook her head.
"Maybe…no. But she would have given it some thought and it could've given her time." Inuyasha put his hand on her back, rubbing.
"Like I said before, you can't do anything about guys like him." Kagome stood up abruptly, anger taking over her mind.
"Why! Why is it so easy for some GUY to hurt someone!" Inuyasha sighed and passed a hand through his face.
"The same way it's as easy for a girl to do it." Kagome felt tears swimming down her face, realizing this was a battle she would lose.
"I guess you're right." She walked over and sat next to him.
Inuyasha put his arm around her and pulled her to him. "C'mere."
Kagome leaned to him and hugged his waist, her eyes weeping.
"I don't get it. Even if Sango would have said something, in a way he still wins." Inuyasha sighed, letting her continue.
"I just wish it didn't have to be her. I'd give anything…" Inuyasha nodded.
"I guess I can say I understand. I wouldn't want anyone to hurt Miroku." Kagome sighed.
"I don't think you do. What if…Say Rin was older, what would you have done?" Inuyasha chuckled.
"Nuthin'." Kagome looked up at him in confusion.
"W-what?" He kissed her forehead and grinned.
"Sesshomaru would kill his sorry ass faster than you can blink." Kagome half smiled.
"I guess you're right."
They parted and just sat there for a couple more moments.
"So, does this mean you'll tell me when something's bothering you?" Kagome smiled sadly.
"Okay…"
They went back for a tight hug, Inuyasha kissed the top of her head, then her temple. Kagome lifted her face to meet his in a kiss. Their kiss was slow, gentle, and sweet. Each savoring the feel of each other's lips. Kagome opened her mouth, letting his tongue roam inside to swirl with hers.
Her hands rose up from his shoulder blades to his neck, her neat nails lightly grazing the back of his neck. His hands gripped her waist and pulled her closer, wanting to feel her body warmth. They pulled apart for mere seconds before going back to reclaim each other's lips.
Their kiss became bolder, yet stayed its same rhythm as they slowly laid back. With their legs dangling off the bed, Kagome slowly let him go, her lips staying where they were. She pulled herself up, her lips still kissing him, urging him to follow her.
Inuyasha let her go and crawled up with her, his strong arms near her waist, her leg in between his as they moved higher unto is his bed.
Feeling the pillows, Kagome stopped and placed her hand on his face, bringing them down as she laid ever so softly on his bed. Inuyasha felt her going lower, his mouth following its partner.
They were laying down, he on top of her as Kagome's hands were around his neck. He leaned on his elbow, not wanting to scare her by just laying on her. One of his hands was under her shoulder, the other firmly on her waist, gripping every so often. Kagome could feel his leg, the feel of the blue jeans he was wearing come into contact with the skin of her leg. She brought her leg up, bending it at the knee, letting his leg settle between hers.
Inuyasha slid her hand from her waist to her hip, occasionally passing over her belly-button. Kagome shivered as she felt his claws pass over her stomach. She brought one of her hands behind his shoulder, bringing him down on her. He carefully leaned down, letting her pull him.
Kagome felt his chest on hers, taking a deep breath of relaxation. With her raised leg, she brought it to the side, letting it rest on Inuyasha's hip. Inuyasha felt a sensation run through his body, his muscles beginning to stiffen and the sudden need to take over was overtaking.
He broke the kiss and went to her neck, Kagome willingly moving her head the opposite side to expose more for him. She felt his warm tongue on her soft skin, his lips gently sucking here and there, careful about marks. One of her hands left his neck and ran through his long hair, gently passing by his ears.
Inuyasha could feel her hand through his hair, raising his own hand from her hip to her thigh, massaging and caressing it as if it were frail. Kagome felt his hand on her thigh, feeling her skirt fall carelessly, exposing the most of her leg. She rubbed her leg against him, inner thighs squeezing his leg gently.
The feeling made him shudder in pleasurable excitement as his hand left her thigh and ran along her leg, feeling the softest skin he'd ever felt. Kagome felt his kissing on her neck, longer, fiercer, his fangs giving her sudden goose-bumps.
Inuyasha felt a slight vibration from her body, then feeling goose-bumps on her leg. His hand ran down her leg slowly, finding her waist. Her shirt was lifted just bit, and he could feel the slight exposure of her flat stomach. With careful ease, his hand went under her shirt, feeling her untouched skin.
Kagome sucked in a breath, her heart was thundering in her chest just by feeling his hand under her shirt. Inuyasha went around to the other side of her neck, Kagome moving her head just the same. He found her ear and began nibbling, his breath giving her more goose-bumps than she could count!
Her hands went to his lower back, gripping his waist as they traced lines around the trim of his pants. Feeling her hands toying with the belt hoops of his pants and her nails passing by his waist was enough to make his spine curl in pleasure.
Kagome moved his hair from his neck and lifted her head to kiss his neck. Inuyasha hissed as he felt her lips on his neck, making the hairs on the back of his neck rise.
"Kagome…"
Author: Hey guys! Hope you like the updates. Sorry for this little cliffhanger here...(heh, heh). I'll try to update the next chapter soon, k? Love you guys!