Guess what! I'm editing! I went through, and read this chapter, and realized how awful it was! So I decided, what the hell, I'll re-write this whole story! I really want to too! So here's chap number one! (Original will be at bottom)
A/N: This is the story that came before Life Together forever
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha(Even though, I wish I did::tear:)
Kagome Higurashi rolled over in her sleeping bag, making sure she kept her eyes peacefully shut. As to not arise suspicion from the hanyou she knew was sleeping above her. She gave a mental sigh. She just might never get to sleep!
But, could you really blame her? She'd been kidnapped, They defeated Kaguya, Naraku had returned, and she had kissed Inuyasha. In front of everyone, including a bloodthirsty demon. And he had kissed her back, no denying that. He'd even pulled her into his arms afterwards, whispering how worried he was, and making promises that she'd never even thought possible. All in one impossibly long day!
She rolled over to lie on her back, (Shippou was sleeping curled up with Kirara, finding her distant mood from earlier a personal insult) She opened her eyes just for a second, to find a pair of golden orbs staring down at her, an inch from her own.
"Inuyasha." She breathed. Amazed with herself that she hadn't jumped at all by his sudden presence.
"Keh! You really thought I'd fall for that? You haven't been sleeping this whole time, I do have ears you know." He said, with a warmness in his voice that he only directed at her.
But Kagome wasn't in the mood for his warmness right now. She was still pissed about the 'incident' they'd had earlier. "Why do you care?" She asked venomously, as she rolled back over, exposing her back to the hanyou she loved.
There was a short pause. Before a hesitant voice said, "Why wouldn't I?"
This puzzled Kagome for many reasons. One, she'd never heard him talk like that, like he was scared. And two, he'd usually just deny that he cared at all, not try to convince her that he did. Something was going on here.
She rolled back over to stare at him with fiery, and somewhat watery eyes. "Maybe because you never act like you care! You always act like I'm a burden to you, that my only purpose is to help you gather the jewel shards, so you can turn into something you don't need to turn into. That's why Inuyasha, because you don't care, and you probably never will!" She again, turned her back on him. She knew her words were hurtful, and probably a little untruthful, but at the moment, she didn't care. Anger was coursing through her body in waves. She didn't feel much like ranting the truth.
She suddenly found Inuyasha's warm arms making her roll back over, and sit up. She caught, and held his gaze, and she almost melted in his arms. He was staring at her with longing, and gentleness, and almost...'No, don't set yourself up for heartbreak again girl. He loves Kikyou, not you.'
"Inuyasha!" She said, as firmly as she could, but her voice quivered. He then, pulled her to his chest, smothering his face in her raven hair.
"I know I act that way Kagome," He said, slightly muffled, "But that's all it is, an act. You saved me from going insane today, no one else could have done that..." What he really wanted to say was on the tip of his tongue, but it came out differently then he'd intended, "Thank you."
Kagome was beyond shocked. And said the first thing that came into her head. "You're welcome." He leaned back, out of the embrace, and again, locked eyes with her. But this look was like he was asking for something, trying to convey a question without words. Without knowing what it was, she just nodded. She trusted him after all.
She didn't expect what happened nest, his lips claimed hers. And it was the best feeling she ever had. He was an amazing kisser, she felt it had something to do with the soft feeling of fangs against her lips.
When they finally came up for air, (only when the need to do so became excruciating), Inuyasha put one taloned finger under her chin, lifting her eyes to lock with his, in a tender gesture that shocked the both of them. "You started the last one, I though I'd return the favor."
She melted into his arms. And Inuyasha embraced the gesture, and the young girl. He just couldn't get enough of burring his nose in that shiny black hair of hers, and breathing in her delicious scent.
But after several minutes, thoughts entered his head that made him pull back, knowing he had to explain things to her.
"Kagome, " He said, she looked into his eyes as if she felt he could conquer the world, all for her. He would too, he shook his head to clear it before he went on. "As much as I'd like it to, this doesn't change things between us at the moment. You've already been kidnapped by Naraku to get to me, and if Naraku found out about this, " He cleared his throat, and kissed her forehead, before continuing. "It would only get worse. And I can't put you in that kind of danger. But when we're done with this, and we defeat Naraku, I want you with me Kagome. I want you to be my mate, I won't need to turn full-demon if I know you'll be waiting for me at the end." He said. He lips still very close to his forehead. He felt a little uncomfortable saying that, but he knew that if he didn't, he could end up losing this beautiful creature to one of the many guys she seemed to be wooing left and right. Not to mention, this war would be a lot easier to bear, if he knew Kagome would be waiting at the end. Not even Kikyou, could give him the reason, strength or resolve, to see this battle to it's end, that Kagome could give him with a single glance.
She fell into his arms again, and nodded her head against it, as her arms tightened around him.
PS: There is already a sequel to this chapter. Life Together Forever