A New Life For Two

Chapter Thirty-Three

The girls had their dinner at the table along with Hiei, being only four chairs to sit on. Yusuke and Kurama were on the couch trying to act indifferent about the conversation going on around the table. Hiei sat there eating, not speaking merely listening. Keiko was enjoying it immensely she found it all exciting to listen to. After fixing everyone's plates they'd sat back down but she was still full of questions.

"How often were you attacked?"

"Almost every other day for over two years. Half the time it was Naraku attacking us in some way. Bastard was to big of a coward to attack us himself. After Kikyo gave him my large half of the jewel he became powerful enough to start making offspring to do his dirty work." Kagome took a bite out of the baked chicken.

"But isn't Kikyo the woman that Inuyasha loved?"

Sango had to pipe up on that one. "Yes, she was. That pot had some serious issues. Makes me want to smack Kagome for going out her way for the bitch all the time."

"You know I did it because I loved Inuyasha and he still loved her. You can't say anything I remember you doing a nose dive not too long ago to rescue Keiko for the same reason." Kagome saw both girls blush.

"There's a difference dammit! Keiko has never tried to kill me on several occasions."

Kagome didn't know what to say to that one. Kikyo had tried to kill her yet she still tried to help and befriend her.

"To make matters worse, she stole your half of the jewel and gave it to Naraku. In turn we were all almost killed and you once again had your soul sucked out by Kanna's mirror."

"But she didn't take all of it." Kagome chirped like that made all the difference in the world.

"Probably because your ego is so big it wouldn't fit." This came from Hiei.

Kagome threw her roll at him. "Stuff it, Hiei. You're just mad because you would have fit in her mirror. It wasn't all that bad I was able to get it back."

"Only after I was injured and Inuyasha almost killed thanks to her. Shall I remind you that even after finding out that Kikyo had been the one to help Naraku he still ran off to be with her."

"No, you do not. Shall we count how many women Miroku asked to bear his child?" Kagome asked.

"No thank you. I don't think I can count that high." Sango heard the snicker coming from the little fire demon. She was cutting into her meat when Keiko's next question caused her to drop her fork.

"Did he ever ask you?"

Kagome had been taking a sip of tea when it was asked. It caused her to start laughing and spit the liquid out on Hiei. Her laughter filled the room, "Sorry Hiei." She tried to supress her giggles but they continued as Sango glared at her.

"Yes, after traveling together for a long time and he also propsed to me."

"Yeah but it took you being possessed and slicing his ass." Kagome muttered under her breath.

"I heard that." She hadn't meant to attack him dammit.

"I think you better run while you have the chance detective," Hiei said. "Seems the girl has the habit of being 'supossedly' possessed and attacking her man."

Two people kicked him under the table. "He does have a point though Sango." Kagome added.

"I remember a time when you were under a curse by a certain dark miko causing you to attack Inuyasha and being controlled by a moth demon and shooting him with an arrow." Sango had a good memory too.

Kagome flushed. "Oh yeah, I forgot about that."

"I retrack my last statement both of you should run while you have the chance." Hiei moved his legs this time.

Keiko threw her roll at him this time smacking him in his jagan. "Shush, Hiei. We don't need to hear anything from the peanut gallery. Shit, see what you did. I had been meaning to eat that."

He threw it back smacking her in the breast, "Here take it back. I don't want it."

Sango laughed at the girl's shocked expression. Kagome smiled over at her, being glad to see her friend laughing once more.

"You ningen females are strange." He turned his attention back to finish his meal. "Especially the miko."

Kagome turned to Sango, "Do you think I'm strange?"

"Somewhat, you do a lot of things I don't understand. Like saving the life's of people that try to kill you and you do break out in song everynow and then."

"Don't remind us," This came from Yusuke. He remember that damn song and the looks he'd gotten while she sang.

"Well not all of us are gifted with a harpy's voice Yusuke. Should I tell them of the one time I caught you trying to carry a tune." Keiko decided to pull the two men into the conversation.

"I don't remember anything like that you're making it up." He put his plate on the coffee table.

Keiko turned to Sango, "See, there was this one movie when we were younger where a guy slides out in his underwear singing and dancing. After we both snuck into the living room to watch it, Yusuke decides one day to repeat the performance." A snort was heard. "Anyways, there I was about nine years old stopping by to see Yusuke. The front door is open, I look in and there is Yusuke dancing in his underwear."

Kagome laughed, the image in her head was too funny. Then she tried picturing Hiei doing the same and fell off her chair. She could imagine his spikey head bobbing up and down. They all stared down as she held her sides, Keiko bent down to see if she was okay. She whispered in her ear but Hiei heard. Keiko looked over at him and started laughing. Kagome was trying to get back on her chair, "Tell me Hiei, boxers or briefs?"

"Bikini," Keiko filled in.

"Ewwww," Kagome managed to fall back down bringing the chair with her.

"I don't want to know," Kurama got up and rinsed his plate putting it in the washer. He looked down at the girl sitting on the floor still giggling holding her sides. Yusuke got up to do the same but ignored the hysterical girl.

"So, what does Yusuke wear?" She looked at Keiko.

"I don't know. You should ask Sango."

Sango's face turned bright red and Kagome laughed even harder. "I bet Kurama wears bikini." The moment it was out her mouth she blushed. Kagome couldn't believe she'd just said that out loud.

"Would you like to find out Kagome?" He turned to look down at her.

"Uh," her eyebrow shot up. Hell yeah she wanted to know! (AN: I see Kurama wearing bikini, Yusuke in boxers and Hiei doesn't strike me as the type to wear any) Did he really expect her to answer that?

Kurama's cell phone rang saving Kagome. A sigh escaped her. He brought the phone over to her. "It's your mother."

Kagome grabbed the phone, "Thanks."

"Hey mom." Everyone was listening. "She's fine. I don't think so. Yeah me too. No, I'm not sure if we are going to be home tonight. Well its not like anymore damage can be done. Don't worry, I'll be here. Okay love you too. Bye."

"What the hell was that suppose to mean." Yusuke had a feeling he'd been part of that conversation.

"Don't be nosey," Kagome glared at him. Kurama helped her off the floor. His look told her he still wanted an answer.

Keiko helped Yusuke clean up the mess from dinner while Kurama sat on the couch with Hiei. Kagome led Sango back into the bedroom so she could get some more sleep.


Once back into room, Sango sagged on the bed. It was really quite comfortable. "I'm tired after that." She layed down wanting to fall asleep. The pillow smelt like Yusuke and she was enjoying cuddling with it.

Kagome wasn't going to let her go to sleep yet. She plopped herself down on her stomach, "So what are you going to do?"

"About what?"

"He loves you, you know. Are you going to forgive him or give him hell?" Kagome propped her face on her hands. Time for some girl talk.

"What makes you say that?" Sango had heard him speak the words but was scared to believe it.

"I hate to say it, because I'm pissed off at him but I think he does. So does everyone else even Keiko. Besides did you happen to look into the spare bedroom?" At the her nod Kagome told her. "Remember that white crib made out oak, the one where the bars were shaped kind of in a spiral pattern. Well I showed it to Kurama one day and it seems he told Yusuke. Cause he went out and got it for you. Hiei finished putting it together awhile ago. The reason theres so much stuff is he was preparing the apartment for you and the baby. Even if he couldn't get up the nerve to talk to you he was wanting to be with you."

"What do you think I should do?"

"Well I already punched him for you. So do what will make you happy. If being with the moron will make you happy I will try to keep from killing him."

"So are you going to tell Kurama that you wanna check out his underwear?" Sango had to pick on her.

"I most certainly do not. Besides he probably wears grandpa drawers."

"So you do want to know." Sango laughed. She flinched causing Kagome to worry.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, think he just moved."

"Uhhhh I wanna feel. Lay back so I can feel." The girl layed on her back but brought the cover up to hide herself. Kagome lifted up the shirt enough to expose her stomach. She was sprawled across the bed smiling. Kagome placed her hand across the girl's abdomen. "I think I felt that. Keiko!" She screamed for the girl.

Sango didn't want everyone to come running in and seeing her. Luckily only Keiko came in. At seeing Kagome she ran over to get her feel. The taijiya felt silly laying there as they ran hands over her trying to feel anything. "I feel so stupid."

"Shhh. I think I felt something." Keiko sounded like a child at christmas. One would think she just got the Betsy Wetsy doll she'd always wanted.

"Maybe it was gas," Kagome said. They laughed as they felt. "Oh, right here. Keiko put your hand here. Does that feel like a foot to you?"

"Let me see," She placed her fingers down. "Yeah it does, wow. I think it just kicked."

"He's telling you to get out." They turned to see Yusuke standing in the door. Sango quickly covered herself.

"Spoil sport," Keiko got up. She stopped infront of him, "Looks like he's going to have your temper."

"Yeah yeah, now get the hell out." He glared at her, not that she payed any attention.

Kagome smiled at her, "Guess I'll go also. I'll be out there if you need me. Don't do anything I wouldn't do."


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