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Chapter 8

Two Days Later

It was around nine, the clouds were rolling up heavy from the east, and the humidity grew. The day was getting hotter but the sun refused to show. The sky was dark and little thunder tumbled above the sadden party. The old and broken stones surrounded the area and stretched for a few acres of land. A perfect rectangular hole was dug, the casket levitated above its burial.

The crowd consisted of not relatives but employees, friends, lawyers, company rivalry, and the Higurashi family. Ryo had no family besides his demented brother; the rest escaped the family's curse for greed and bitterness. Ryo Shino was to be placed next to his mother and father, somewhere everyone knew he wouldn't want to be but had no choice. His brother was caught and sent to prison on the accounted for murder. He was going to do time in the big house for the next 25 years+.

The priest began to speak while everyone stood their quietly. Kagome stared at the casket with unanswered questions. Her heart fell heavy on her chest and her stomach knotted as the ceremony was ending. A line formulated and roses were thrown as the casket was being lowered down. Kagome waited till everyone was done so that she could have her flower last. She held a small bouquet of forget me not flowers; two for Ryo, and the last few for someone else.

The crowd had left including the Higurashi party except for Kagome. She walked down the walkway throughout the cemetery. She came to a stop when she spotted the tombstone covered in vines and weeds. She plucked the growth off the stone and wiped off the dirt. It had looked like someone kicked the dirt up several times, probably enemies he had that were glad he was dead.

"Hey Koga, long time no see" she started. "I buried another man who was killed by his own flesh and blood. Ironic that you and him were inflicted by the wicked ways of family justice" She mourned.

Water droplets began to fall softly from above. The water quickly dissolved on the cement and cooled down the brutal aura. It soon became a drizzle, small little beats of rain, and a soft sizzle sound came from the heated ground.

"Kaoru is healthy and she's doing well in school. She looks like you more every year, it's almost scary" She babbled and smirked at her talking to a tombstone.

"Kagome!" Inuyasha came out from behind the tree that stood tall behind her.

"Oh, it's you Inuyasha. What are you doing here; I thought you might have gone back to Sapporo with Seri. Aren't you two getting married soon or something" she wiped the tears away from her face but her dirty hands made her complexion worse.

"Look what you've done silly girl" he took his handkerchief and wiped away the dirt the best he could.

"We are going to catch a cold if the weather gets worse you know" she joked. "I lost another man in my life, except this time it was in death. Of course you are here standing in front of me, taunting what was then and now it's completely different. Stop pulling my leg already, just leave for good" she quickly became angered.

Her rage led her trying to push Inuyasha out of the way but he was too strong for her to budge him. Her failed attempt made her slip backwards and fall right on her ass. He taunted her with her clumsiness. She sat there helpless and confused. The rain began to pour, soaking them without a dry clothing or skin unpravaled. Her hair hung over her face, covering her frustration at everything that has happened. He looked down at her until he could come up with something smart to say. Maybe the simple truth would help her realize how much everything she had thought was wrong. Even if it meant telling her the truth behind the reason he did not come back for her all those years ago. High school flew by for him, but for her it felt like forever. College passed up for him, but she took it like doing high school all over again. Waiting for him to come save her from the evil time that never felt like it could go fast enough.

"Kagome..." he started.

"Don't bother telling me another single lie or an excuse. I'm tired and I want to go home to take a bath" she murmured.

"Don't you ever shut up?" he laughed, forcing her to stand up to face him. Eye to eye of course. "I never once stopped loving you" he continued.

"But what about you 'fiancé' Seri. Aren't two betrothed" she sarcastically reminded.

"Seri is probably gone by now. I told her she didn't matter to me at all, not for one second. She hates me! I have chosen you silly. Why can't you see what is right in front of your eyes" his hands rested on her neck, cupping her head up to look into his eyes.

"I love you Kagome Higurashi. I fucking love you. Then, now and forever" his heart began to race as her eyes glistened from the tears that could not be released.

"I love you too Inuyasha, so much" she broke down into tears, burying her face into his chest, grasping the back of his shirt to hold him tight. His arms wrapped around her, fitting her into his hug.

"I'm so sorry Kagome I wasn't there for you, I'm here now" he whispered in her ear gently.

"What took you so long" she asked and he pulled her away from his chest.

"After we moved into the new house, I quickly went into a state of depression. My mind shut off on me. It was like living in darkness, not able to see what was around me. My ears only heard bits and pieces of what caught my attention. I ignored everyone for the longest time, until I woke up one day. I had fallen into the trap of the wrong crowd at school. Drugs became my addiction. I wanted to forget about what had happened to you and the look on your face when I left you. My father was harsh to my mother and brother. I felt like my life was going to spin around to where I could not breathe. I was so angry with him. The move was unforgiveable, so I rebelled. The drugs kept me from facing reality and soon enough I was breaking into stores, stealing priceless things, beating others to the ground where they couldn't stand up, and worse off was facing my father's shame at the end of the day" his hands began to clam up, and his breathing was heavy.

She had no idea what had happened to him.

"I got bored after a while with crime but I was still injecting myself with what I thought could make the pain go away. It wasn't strong enough, it wasn't…physical. I sliced my arm as many times till I could feel the pain and that's when I was sent away for a while. Father and mother sent me to rehab and let me tell you something, it wasn't the friendliest place on the block. It took four years of my life to get better and I didn't feel so insignificant. I had erased the bad, the way I had acted, and saw how very childish but dangerous I was playing with my life. I regret every day of my life for all I had committed. All the hurt I put on my mom's heart. The shame my father has for me" he sighed and Kagome embraced him.

The pain he went through was horrible and stupid. His recovery did him well because she saw the same man she fell in love with so long ago. How she could have been there for him to mend his pain, his sanity, his heart, and all the wounds he lost against. The battle that many people fight alone, the loneliness she wanted to fill with warmth and comfort. Somehow he was brought back to her and she is so thankful for him being alive today, for her to see, smell, touch, hear, and taste.

"Seri was someone who dealt with people like me. My parent's saw her suitable for me but of course I refused at first. They wanted to make sure I was 'fixed' and Seri was my 'savior'. I had run back here when they had introduced her and told me what they had planned to do; father is most disappointed in me" he looked up at the sky to see the sun coming out.

"I had no idea, I'm so sorry" she apologized for what had happened to her, resulted the move in the first place.

"It's okay now, I finally made it back home" he smiled sweetly, softly moving the back of his hand down her cheek.

"Thank you for not forgetting me" she smiled back kissing his pointer finger as it outlined her lips.

"You are as beautiful as a forget me not flower, no one could ever forget that smile you are giving me right now. Those piercing eyes and that triumphing glow you seem to outstanding everyone else in the world. Your inviting voice that has people listening to you even if they are not interested. You are as dangerous as a thorn on a stem" he took her hand and they began to walk towards Inuyasha's car.

The drive back to the Higurashi Shrine was not far along from the cemetery. Their clothes were soaked and dirt all over them. The rain began to pick up again and they rushed inside. No one was home and a note was found on the fridge.

"Won't be back until tonight, food in the fridge to reheat"

Love Mom

"So do you want to take a shower first?" Kagome asked, looking up to Inuyasha who seemed entranced by something.

He grabbed her and kissed her passionately. She responded back with tongues twisting, they both looked at each other with the same gaze in their eyes. She grabbed his hand, leading him upstairs. The bathroom door shut behind them, the water began to run and they started kissing again. His hands went for her waist, bringing up her shirt with his hands as they rose up her slender body. Her skin felt like silk, and she began to unbutton his shirt. The mirror started to steam up. He nibbled on the side of her neck softly, as she unzipped his pants. He dropped her skirt to her heals and stepped out of them. His pants dropped too and did the same. Her bra was unhooked as he kissed her chest and her hands rubbing his back. Soon enough their underwear was taken off. They danced their way into the shower. The hot water was instantly beating on their skin and warming them up from the cold rain.

"Are you ready?" He asked as he looked at her.

"Yes" she nodded and their relationship reached intimacy.

Their bodies joined as he picked her up and they made love for the first time. They washed themselves afterwards and dried off, crawling into Kagome's bed and started to make love again. The covers covered them only from waist down. Inuyasha kissed her gently repeatedly and she intertwined their legs together. Her fingers dug into his back as he went back up to her face.

The climax left jitters in her stomach, she stroked his hair as he rested his head on her chest. He had fallen asleep soundly and soon she fell into the sleep as well.

A few hours later, Kagome woke up finding herself alone in bed. She covered herself with the covers and looked around. Inuyasha wasn't anywhere to be found. His momentary clothes to wear were gone and her heart sank. She looked down at the ground and looked closely, there were rose peddles lining around the bed. She leaned over the end of the bed and saw a black box sitting underneath three roses that weren't plucked at. She picked up the box and opened it. A ring twinkled in her eye and Inuyasha opened the door. He walked at the end of the bed and got on one knee. She put her hand over her mouth as the other one was occupied with the box.

"Kagome Higurashi will you marry me at last" he charmingly smiled.

"YES!" she cried out in tears as he took the ring out of the box and placed it on her ring finger.

"Great!" they both looked at each other and kissed.

"Kaoru's going to love you as a father" she announced.

"Yes and so will our future children" he joked.

"Of course" she laughed.

In Sapporo

"Doctor I haven't felt so good in the past three months" Seri complained. "Is there something wrong with my kidney or bladder or something" she asked.

"No Seri, there isn't anything wrong with you" he laughed at her false concerning diseases.

"There isn't?" she made a face.

"You're pregnant Seri, you're just a late weight gainer and you're belly will show more results in the next month and a half" he implied.

"I'm pregnant!" her face lit up from the news.

"Yes and I will be recommending doctors to help you through your first child. We have wonderful programs for first time moms. The father will be so happy" the doctor gave a sheet of listings for doctors.

"Yeah, so happy" Seri stared down at the paper and rubbed her stomach. "My unborn child…huh, Inuyasha's and mine" she giggled.

THE END??

Thank you guys for your patience. I don't know if I should go further with this story or make another sequel with fresher ideas. Tell you the truth reviews are bumming me out. But that's to be expected I haven't updated in FOREVER. So I'm not sure to continue or just start something new. Thanks for reading and reviewing. Reviews keep me going. I hope you continue to read my stories and give me encouraging reviews like you've all have.