InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Long Lost.... ❯ I Miss You... ( Chapter 6 )

"Long Lost...."
by: TrinityK

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, for if I did I would not be writing or reading fanfics about him. He'd be with me and we'd have... FUN. LoL. ^_^ He belongs to oh so creative, Rumiko Takahashi.

A.N.: Hello all!!! I just wanted to say thanks so much for all your nice reviews of the last chappie. Sorry if it's too angsty, but I can't help it. But I promise, there will be some fluff and happiness in this story, okay? So stay with me. The song, I'm using in this chapter is called "Over" and it's by the band Evans Blue. If you can listen to it do so. It's a great song. And I don't know what happened with the chapter format last chappie. The Broken song was supposed to be on different lines, but for some reason when I uploaded it, it came out as one line. So sorry!!! I tried re-uploading it, but i got the same thing then finally I was just like, "aww whatever." LoL. On to the story, I'm warning you all, Kikyo's coming in this chap. Read and review!!! Thanks. ;-)

Chapter 6: I Miss You...

Inuyasha looked straight ahead as he got the Hell out of club RAIN. He was so angry, so confused. And hurt. Kagome knew there was something between them. Albeit, they both agreed to be just friends, but he knew that she knew how he felt. Then again, when did he ever admit his true feelings to her? He didn't ten years ago, and the same for now either. Inuyasha sighed, realizing that he really had no right to be angry. And besides, hadn't he made a vow to himself to never get involved with a woman who already had someone. He had kept that vow up till now, and he intended to do so till the day he died. He would not become his father and hurt someone like that. Just the thought of his father sent his thoughts into a frenzy. Inuyasha stopped walking to look around at where he was. He hadn't told Miroku where he was going and just left. Looking up at Kagome staring at him with eyes he knew she was hiding and a smile made him mad. He hated that Kagome was pasting a smile he knew to be fake for him. He saw so many emotions on her face, yet they passed by so fast that he didn't have a chane to name any of them. But by the looks of it, he knew none of them were particularly nice. He had to get over her. He had to, needed to. She was getting married to stupid Kouga for Christ's sake. The question was though, could he? Inuyasha was so lost in his thoughts that he never noticed the woman walking in his direction. Nor did he notice the bag of groceries that she was carrying in front of her.

The next thing he knew he was in a heap with the woman and groceries everywhere. He looked up to see a woman who looked fleetingly familiar. She had her hair in a low ponytail and the clearest grey eyes he's ever seen. She was wearing faded denim jeans with a red halter-top, and she was looking at him with such a startled look that it made him softly smile. The startled look on her face turned into a smile of her own and there they sat looking at each other. Inuyasha had a bunch of loose grapes in his hair and the woman had a bunch of oranges in her lap. Then all of a sudden, the pair laughed.

"Sorry about that, I should have been looking at where I was going but I guess the bag blocked my view completely. I'm Kikyo." The woman said, standing up. She put the oranges into the fallen bag and dusted herself a bit. Then she bent down and offered her hand to Inuyasha.

Inuyasha looked up at the offered hand, and thought for the first time that night, that maybe forgetting about Kagome was possible after all...


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Kagome parked her car on the side of the recording studio that she was scheduled to go to that morning. The performance had been 4 days ago, and she hadn't spoken to Inuyasha since then. After crying the torrid emotions she had tried to hold back in her dressing room, she had packed her things and left without a word or glance to anyone. Sure she saw Sango and Kouga trying to talk to her but she just mumbled something and left. Sango had called her shortly after she had gotten home and Kagome gave her the reader's digest version of what was wrong and what the song meant. She had been sympathetic and even offered to come over and have an ice-cream binge with her, but Kagome simply declined, claiming she was too tired. That night Kagome had tossed and tuned, unable to find the peaceful escape, only speel could provide. She had contemplated the following nights after whether or not she should just call him and talk it out. But everytime she picked up the phone she lost her nerve. What would she say tom him? What could she say?

Kagome gathered her bag and got out of the car. It was 9 in the morning and Sango had called her earlier, informing her that she would record the song she had written with Inuyasha that day. At the mention of that Kagome found herself gripping her cell phone a bit tighter. She would see him today. The thought both thrilled her and scared her at the same time. What would say to her, how would he act? By the way he looked at her after her performance 3 days ago, he'd be angry and biter her head off. Or worse, he would give her the silent treatment. Kagome put her sunglasses on and proceeded to the entrance of the Tomoyaki Recording Studio. The chill air of the air-con greeted her and she took her sunglasses off. Sango had told her to go to studio room 305 on the left. When Kagome reached her designated door, she took hold of the handle and pushed. What she saw there made her heart drop an inch. He wasn't there. It was just the sound mixer and the guy who would record her song. He'd recorded some of her songs, so she knew him. But where was Inuyasha? Sango had already told her that she had another PTSA meeting for Kohaku's school, so she knew why she wasn't here.

"Higurashi, Kagome, it's so good to see you again. My, my, you're becoming quite the rising music artist these days. I heard about your performance a few days ago and the critics are raving. I knew you had it in you as soon as I heard you sing just a few notes." The man sitting behind the sound board said to her. He had a crew-cut hairstyle with sunglasses on top of his head.

After taking a moment to get over the dissapointment of Inuyasha not being there, Kagome quickly re-composed herself. "Thanks Ken."

Kagome set her bag down on one of the chairs and took her jacket off, looking at the all the familiar equipment around the room. "So... Where's Inuyasha? Is he running late?" Kagome asked, trying to sound indifferent when inside, she was anything but. She sat down on one of the other empty chairs next to Ken and looked at him for an answer.

"Oh, the guy your singing with? He came in earlier to recored his parts of the song and left. A bit moody, but I got to admit, the guy's got talent. We went over some of the kinds of mixes and sounds he had in mind too. He seemed to be an a hurry to get out of here when the recording was all done." Ken said casually, adjusting a few of the knobs and switches on the board.

At that Kagome, heart dropped a bit more. He came in here by himself? But Kagome thought he said they'd go over the different sounds together. Then again he said that before her performance when they were actually talking to each other. Kagome sighed and stood up. It was her fault, but she had to do it. Right?

"So I guess I'll just start recording now then?" Kagome asked.

"Sure, everything's all set here, and we got the background music all ready. You can just go on in there and tell me when your ready." Ken said sitting up straighter in his chair.

Kagome nodded and walked over to the see-through room that connected to the room they were in right now. She closed the door behind her and walked to the middle of the room where the over-head mic was and put the ear-phones on. "I'm ready." Kagome said. At Ken's thumb's up, Kagome started to sing the song she had written with Inuyasha a few days ago, closed her eyes, and remembered . As the words came out, she willed herself not to let any of the emotions inside her show...


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"Wow, your a singer? That sounds really cool. So what kind of music do you sing?" Kikyo asked the man sitting in front of her, taking a sip of her frappucino.

"I don't really label my music, but I guess if I had to pick I'd say a mix rock metal and alternative." Inuyasha said. It was 12 in the afternoon and he had decided to have lunch with Kikyo. Ever since that night he met her she was able to take his mind off a certain chocolate-eyed girl. Though he would never admit it out loud, Kagome's song had hurt him. She knew the song she would sing that night would be for him. And the fact that she was practically telling him to go off with some other girl and not her angered him. He had thought that after the day they had spent together something would change. And it did, just not what he had hoped. After his anger cooled, Inuyasha berated himself for being so angry at her. I mean, what could have happened just because they had a great day together? She was still engaged, and he still had his vow. Perhaps making the line clear between them was a good thing. Inuyasha signed and took a sip of his soda. He looked at Kikyo and thought their relationship so far. It had only been a few days, but he'd already made his mind about her. She was nice, pretty, and fun... But... But she wasn't Kagome. He would never have the history he had with Kagome, with Kikyo. He would never be able to reminisce about funny memories they had as kids together. She could never be who he'd love forever. And he knew that. Nevertheless, she took his mind of anything depressing for a while. Hanging out with her would get his mind off Kagome, and help him forget. At least a little.

"Huh. To be honest, I've never really listened to any of that, but if you were singing, then I wouldn't mind giving it a whirl." Kikyo said, smiling at the hanyou. Kikyo laughed and took a bite of salad. Ever since that night she met him, she'd find herself smiling. Yes, it was a bit fast, but she couldn't help it. Inuyasha was just so charming and hot. He made her feel like he actually cared what she had to say. They were just friends right now, but maybe, just maybe they could something more in a bit of time. Inuyasha laughed at her response and finished off his sandwich.

"So where were you this morning? I tried calling you to see if you wanted to grab breakfast but you never picked up." Kikyo asked.

"Oh, I was recording a song." Inuyasha said.

"I thought you said you were done recording all your songs on the album." Kikyo said.

"Yeah, I am. I'm just recording all the songs I'm singing with Kagome now." Inuyasha said looking out the cafe window.

"Kagome, who's that?" Kikyo asked. Maybe he already had girlfriend? But why would he be talking to her constantly these past few days? Did he want some other girl on the side or something? Kikyo thought, her irritation and anger rising a bit.

"She's another rising artist like me and her label is the same as mine. They came up with this plan to get partnered up and write a few songs together. She's my partner." Inuyasha replied casually. He could tell that she was getting irritated about Kagome and the thought made him smirk. He had only known her for 4 days and already she was being possessive?

"I see. So you just got partnered up with her and you guys are recording songs together? That's it?" Kikyo asked, eyeing her drink.

"That's what I said. I actually know her from childhood too, so we have a history." Inuyasha replied.

Kikyo took a deep breath and let it out. They were just friends right now. She had no right to be jealous. And if Inuyasha was interested in that other girl then he wouldn't be here talking to her. Right? "That's cool."

Inuyasha nodded and took another sip of his soda. Just then his cell phone began to ring. He picked it up and answered it. "Hello? Oh hey Miro, what's up? Nothing much, just finished lunch, why? Right now? Alright, be right there. Later man." Inuyasha wiped his mouth, placed a twenty on the table and stood up. "That was my manager. I got to jet. I'll see ya later, alright?"

"Sure, no problem. See you later." Kikyo replied looking up at his retreating form. She sighed, grabbed her purse, and left.


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< br> "What?!" Inuyasha practically screamed.

"Calm down man, what's with the raised voice? All I said was that since you and Kagome are both from Kyoto, the label thought it would be a good idea to do your next performance there." Miroku said, calmly sitting behind his desk. As soon as Inuyasha got to his apartment Miroku told him what he was talking to the label about earlier.

"Why does me and Kagome being from Kyoto have anything to do with it?" Inuyasha asked, more composed this time. He sat down on one of the couches in Miroku's office and looked at him.

"The label thought it would be a good idea to advertise you two in your hometown. And other than the performance you'll be giving there in a few days, there's also a photo shoot they want you guys to do together." Miroku said. He knew all about Inuyasha's feeling for Kagome, and personally, he thought them working together in their hometown might bring them closer once again. He also knew about Kikyo and how Inuyasha had been talking to her these past few days. But he knew Inuyasha didn't see her in the same light as he did Kagome. It was just something in his eyes...

Inuyasha sighed and slumped in his seat. Perfect. This was just perfect. He might be able to take his mind off her if he didn't see her much and by talking to Kikyo. But he knew he wouldn't be as successful doing it in their hometown. They had grown there, Laughed, cried, everything... How would he he forget her there when he'd been practically everywhere with her at the very same place?

"Fine. When do we leave?" Inuyasha asked, sounding slightly defeated.

"Don't sound too excited my friend. But we leave tomorrow. Your performance is in 2 days at one of the local clubs. It's pretty new so I don't think you'd know it. Then the following day is your photo shoot with Kagome. Where, I'm not sure yet. They'll tell you when you get there." Miroku replied.

"I'll meet you at the airport. Are we taking a public plane or private?" Inuyasha asked.

"The label's paying for it, so it'll be a private jet." Miroku said, sorting through some of the papers on his desk.

"In that case, could I take a friend along?" Inuyasha asked, an idea forming in his head.

Miroku looked up from his papers to peer at his long-time friend. He had an idea of who that friend might be, but if that was the case, his hopes of Inuyasha getting closer to the girl he obviously cared deeply for were down the drain. "And who might that be?"

"You'll see." And with that Inuyasha stood up and with a wave, left. Miroku sighed and looked back down at his papers. This was going to be a long few days in Kyoto, jet ride included...


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"Kyoto?" Kagome asked over the phone. Sango had called her right when she was about to go to bed and was now telling her about the plans for the next few days.

"With Inuyasha? .... But if I'm not performing there, then why do I have to go? .... A photo shoot, why? .... Fine. Alright, alright, I'll be at the airport tomorrow morning. It's not too long of a plane ride, so once we get there, I'll have time to visit my family. I will have time right? Good. Is anyone else going besides us four? He's bringing a friend, who? Hmm... Okay. Can I bring someone also then? .... No... Thanks. I'll see you in the morn then, kay? .... Nothing's wrong, I promise.... Alright, bye Sango." Kagome hung up her phone and laid down on her bed. She took a deep breath and let it out. Who could Inuyasha be bringing? A girl maybe? No... It's probably just a guy friend or something. Kagome shook her head. She didn't know if she could hide her feelings for Inuyasha in their hometown. And they were doing a photo shoot together too... She knew he'd been avoiding her, the whole studio thing, proof. He's probably angry that he has to do a photo shoot with me, Kagome mildly thought. She sat up and dialed a number she had been avoiding the past few days.

On the second ring, someone answered. "Kagome, is that you?"

"Yeah, it's me. Sorry I didn't call you sooner, I've been really busy." Kagome lied.

"It's okay, I'm just glad to hear from you. What's up? Are you okay? Are you sick, you need me to come over?" The man asked in a slightly worried voice.

"No, it's fine Kouga. I'm fine. But thanks anyway. Listen, the reason I called was to tell you that I'll be going to Kyoto for the next few days." Kagome said.

"Kyoto? Why? Are you just going to visit your family?" Kouga asked.

"No, my record label is sending me there. They found out that's where I'm from and wanted to advertise my music there. So I'm gonna be doing a photo shoot. And I was wondering if you wanted to come with me?" Kagome asked. If Inuyasha gave her the silent treatment, she'd still have Kouga. And if he did talk to her, she'd still have Kouga there to prevent her from doing anything she'd regret.

"I'll have to check my schedule and make sure I don't have anything imperative I have to do for my dad, but I'll let you know. When are you leaving?" Kouga asked.

"Tomorrow morning at 8:30." Kagome said. Maybe she wouldn't have Kouga...

"I'll check tonight, and if I'm free, I'll meet you at the airport. If not, I'll call you, okay?"

"Alright... I'll talk to you later then Kouga. Good night." Kagome said.

"Sweet dreams sweetie." Kouga said then hung up.

Kagome stared at the phone for a few seconds then hung up. She laid back on her bed and tried to get some sleep before facing the real man that had been plaguing her thoughts, the next day...


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It was 8 AM and there was still no sign of Kouga. Kagome sighed and looked around her. She had arrived at the airport and 7:30. Since they were taking a private jet they didn't have to check in as early, but still. When she arrived she saw Sango already there with Miroku drinking some coffee. Inuyasha hadn't arrived yet either. It was autumn so it was pretty chilly. Kagome was wearing a pair of black denim jeans and a cream colored turtle-neck. She also had a pair of black converse and a green jacket. Kagome wasn't too much into make-up so she decided to just puy on some black-eyeliner, a bit of blush, and lip balm. Kagome looked around again and checked the time on her cell-phone. It was 8:10 now the jet was scheduled to leave in 20 minutes. She put her hair up in a messy bun and walked over to where Sango and Miroku were sitting.

"We're gonna be late." Kagome said, sitting down next to Sango.

"Don't worry Kaggie, we still have 20 minutes left and Miroku said that Inuyasha just called and was on his way to out gate. Oh, there they are now." Sango said standing up.
Miroku stood up also and greeted his friend. "He man, where have you been? Why so late?"

"Feh, we're not late, you said the jet leaves at 8:30. It is 8:18. See, we made it on time. But just to answer your question, I over slept." Inuyasha said, slightly chuckling.

Kagome stood up and looked to where Inuyasha and some girl were walking. So he was bringing a girl. Kagome kept a straight face as she stared at Inuyasha help the girl giver her bags to the guys who would load them on the plane. She had her hair in a braid, and was wearing a red long-sleeved shirt that ended at her elbows and a pair of blue denim jeans. She was smiling at laughing with Inuyasha as he said something to her. Just then Inuyasha looked over in her direction and stared at her for a moment. It was the first time they'd seen each other since her performance 5 days ago. There was something in his eyes that made her want to turn away, but couldn't. They stared at each other for what felt like forever when suddenly Kagome felt a pair of arms go around her shoulders.

"Hey, sorry I'm late, I got caught up in traffic. But I'm here now." Kouga said in Kagome's right ear.

Kagome turned around with Kouga's arms still around her and quickly buried her head in his chest. It may not have been the one she wanted, but it was there. "Kouga..." Kagome whispered, telling herself not to cry.

"Hey... Is something wrong sweetie?" Kouga asked concerned. He pulled away slightly to look into Kagome's face but she kept it turned. When Kagome finally looked at him, there was a smile on her face. The sudden smile alone made Kouga suspicious but he pushed it down and smiled back. If Kagome wanted to tell him something, she would. And he would be there, like always.

"Nothing. I'm just glad you made it. I thought you might not show." Kagome said.

Kouga smiled again. "Me too. But with some pushing and re-arranging I was able to make it. But I'll only be able to stay till tomorrow late at night. Then I have to go. There's a meeting in the morning that I can't miss at the company in 2 days."

"That's fine. I'm just happy your here." Kagome said. And she was. She wouldn't be alone and forced to watch Inuyasha with his new "friend" for the next few days now. Kagome broke the embrace and took Kouga's hand, while he carried his luggage with the other. Kouga was wearing a pair of khaki cargo pants and a navy-blue sweater, with his signature pony-tail.

Kagome turned to the group and was surprised to see that Inuyasha was still looking at her. He looked angry. When he noticed that she noticed, he turned back to Kikyo who was having some trouble with her jacket zipper. He reached out and helped her fix it. Then that was that. Kagome turned to look in the other direction to see Sango and Miroku headed their way.

"I think we've been introduced. But if not, I'm Miroku Houshi." Miroku said, extending his hand to Kouga.

Kouga let go of the hand Kagome was holding and reached for Miroku's hand. "I think I remember you. Kouga Ooakami."

"Pleasure to meet the lovely Kagome's fiance. I didn't know you'd be coming." Miroku said eyeing Kagome.

"Hey Kouga, good to see you again." Sango said, breaking the tension.

"You too Sango." Kouga replied.

"Well, I think we're boarding now, so let's go to out seats. Oh and by the way, you remember Inuyasha, he's over there, and that's his friend Kikyo Hitomi." Sango said with a nervous chuckle. Then she turned around towards the jet along with Miroku.

Kouga looked to where Inuyasha was walking with Kikyo then to Kagome. She had her head down and was staring at her feet. But when Kouga took hold of her hand, she looked up. "Shall we?" Kouga said, pointing to the jet with his eyes.

Kagome took a slow breath in then let it out. "We shall."


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Once everyone was inside their seat and settled the intercom went on informing the passengers that they would be taking flight shortly. Fifteen minutes later they were in the air. Kagome was sitting in a window seat, with Kouga next to her. Sango and Miroku were sitting a few rows ahead of them and Inuyasha and Kikyo were sitting across them. Kikyo was currently giggling at something Inuyasha whispered in her ear, and Inuyasha was smirking. Kagome turned away from them to the window. After looking at Kikyo, Kagome couldn't deny that she was pretty. Really pretty. And she seemed to be really hitting it off with Inuyasha. And why shouldn't he? Didn't she tell him to go to another woman? Kagome could kick herself. She was feeling so righteous when she picked that song 6 nights ago. Telling herself that it had to be done. But if that was so, then why now, was she so hurt by the sight they made? Someone placed their hand on hers and Kagome turned to see Kouga looking at her with concerned eyes.

"Are you sure you're okay Kagome? You've been drifting in and out a lot." He said.

"Yes, I'm sure. I just couldn't sleep well last night." Kagome said.

"Why not?" Kouga asked.

"I guess I'm just nervous about my music taking off. I mean, will I able to handle it all?" Kagome said, hoping to sound convincing.

Kouga chuckled and hugged her. "You can handle it, and more. I know you can. So stop stressing and take it as it comes, hmm?" Kagome nodded, and hugged him back. Over Kouga's back, she saw Inuyasha looking at her for a second before quickly turning his full attention back to Kikyo. Kagome closed her eyes and let the feel of Kouga take her away.

The plane landed in less than an hour and the next thing they knew it, they were getting off the jet. Kouga had his arm around Kagome's shoulders as she looked around at her hometown airport. It was small, but it was home.

"Kouga, I understand that you're also have Kyoto, are you not?" Miroku asked once they were all in the car the label provided for them.

"Yeah, I grew up here." Kouga said from his seat neat to Kagome.

Kagome was looking out the window at the passing scene that was Kyoto and smiled. She could always forget her troubles in her hometown. Just being under the sun in Kyoto made Kagome smile. Maybe it wouldn't be such a stressful trip after all.

"Kyoto seems kind of country to me. I mean, compared to Tokyo of course. But it is nice in a quint, homey sort of way." Kikyo said, also looking out the window.

Kagome tore her gaze from the window to look at Kikyo for a moment. She was looking out the window at her hometown, and by the looks of it, she didn't look impressed. She noticed that Inuyasha was doing the same, and they met each other's eyes, and smiled, a real smile. Kagome shook her head and looked back to the window. Kikyo didn't know how growing up in Kyoto was really like, so Kagome didn't say anything. And it looked like Inuyasha was thinking the same thing. Strange how it took that kind of comment from Kikyo to break the ice between Inuyasha and her. There was still tension, but it was easier to breathe now.

Sango's cell phone started ringing so she answered it. "Taijya, Sango speaking.... What?! How can that be? .... But don't they know we're coming? .... Well, how are we all gonna find a place to stay on such short notice? You know how booked Kyoto is in autumn... Fine, call me back." Sango let a frustrated sigh escape her lips and looked at the other occupants in the car. "It looks like they booked out hotel rooms to someone else cus they thought we'd be a no-show, but why they thought that, I have no clue. So it looks like we have no place to stay right now."

"What? How can that be? Didn't the label set out rooms up?" Inuyasha said.

"Yes, but I guess there was some sort of misunderstanding. Man, I so don't need this right now." Sango said, exasperated.

"Calm down Sango, everything will work out." Miroku said, trying to soothe her.

"How can I calm down baka?" Sango said.

"Sango, calm down, really. It's not the end of the world. Have you forgotten that my family lives here? It's not like we're stranded in some foreign land. I know this town like the back of my own hand." Kagome said, smirking. Out of the corner of her eyes, Kagome saw Inuyasha smiling at what she said.

"Your right, sorry Kaggie." Sango said, smiling apologetically at her friend.

"Howcome when I tell you to calm down you call me a baka, but she tells you, you thank her." Miroku asked, curious.

"Because she actually solved our dillema and plus, she's my best friend."Sango replied.

"And I'm not? Sango, I'm hurt. I thought we had gotten pretty close these past few weeks." Miroku said suggestively, raising his eye-brows and smiling.

"Shut it Houshi." Sango said, and turned away.

Miroku just laughed and tried to get her to talk to him again.

Kagome smiled at the two then told the driver her address.


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Ten minutes later, they arrived at the Higurashi shrine. Kagome got out of the car, followed by the rest of the gang and stretched, looking up at the stairs they'd have to climb. It had been a while since she was home. And she wanted to make sure she didn't get any cramps once she reached the top.

"Preparing to run a marathon?" A voice at her shoulder asked. She turned her head and was surprised yet again to see Inuyasha smirking at her.

After her initial surprise she smirked back. "You should know more than anyone else here that walking up these stairs is like a marathon in itself." Kagome said, returning to her stretches, secretly elated that Inuyasha was talking to her again.

Inuyasha smiled at her reply and said. "Your right. I should. Forgive me for being sassy."
At that, Kagome laughed and looked at him. He was still smiling at her. But something behind her caught his attention and the smile vanished. He turned and walked towards the trunk where his bags were. Kagome looked after him with a puzzled expression but when she turned around to see what had changed his expression, she knew the answer. Kouga was walking towards her and he didn't look too happy.

"What was that all about? Was that mutt bothering you?" Kouga said, still looking at where Inuyasha was.

"No, he wasn't. And I thought I told you not to call him that anymore." Kagome said in a stern voice.

"Well yeah, but I thought..." Kouga trailed off, turning his face from Inuyasha form to Kagome's eyes. Kouga sighed. "Fine, I'm sorry. Let's just go up to the house now I haven't seen your mother in a while."

Kagome nodded and went to go get her bags but was stopped when Kouga grabbed them for her.

"I can carry my own bags." Kagome said, still slightly peeved.

"I know, but I want to carry them for you." Kouga said.

"Fine, thanks." Kagome said.

The group made their way up the long stairs and when they reached the top, they were breathing a bit heavily, minus Kouga and Inuyasha.

"Whoa Kagome, you have a nice house for a shrine." Miroku said, looking around at the vast grounds.

Kagome smiled at him. "Thanks. Now let's go to the house. I'm starving. I didn't have breakfast yet, so I guess we'll have brunch or something.

Once Kagome reached the house, she took out her key and yelled "Mama, I'm home!! Souta? Grandpa?"

"Kagome, dear, is that you? I didn't know you were coming home, what a pleasant surprise." A voice in the kitchen said as a woman made her way to the door where they were all standing. A woman of about forty with an apron on, came out and embraced Kagome. She looked like her daughter, but an older version.

"I misses you Mama." Kagome said into her mom's shoulder.

"I missed you too darling. Who are all these people? I recognize some of them but not all." Kagome's mother said with a warm smile, stepping back to look at all her guests.

"Sango, so nice to see you again. I haven't seen you since last Christmas when your family came down to celebrate with us. How are they? Good, I hope?"

Sango smiled at the older woman and replied "They're all good, thank you Mrs. Higurashi. How have you been? You don't look a day older from the last time I saw you."
Kagome's mother laughed and said "Oh, I'm getting by, getting older. But that's a part of life, and I accept it. I had two beautiful children, so what more could I ask of life?"

Sango smiled and nodded.

"Kouga? Is that you? I haven't seen you in a long while either, how are you?" Kagome's mother asked, moving to give Kouga a hug.

"I'm pretty good Mrs. H. I'm getting better at learning the trade of my father's business, and I'm engaged to my child-hood crush. What more could I ask of life too, right?" Kouga said, hugging the older woman back.

Kagome's mother pulled back and smiled. She knew that Kagome wasn't in love with Kouga, but that she did care for him enough to become. She'd never make her tell her anything, but she'd be there when she wanted to. She turned her head and looked a familiar head of silver hair. The man was looking down, but it had to be none other than who she thought it was.

"Inuyasha? Inuyasha Takeishi? Oh my goodness, I haven't seen you in almost ten years. How've you been? How's your mother? Is she in Kyoto also?" She asked, a bit more enthusiastically than with the other two guests.

Inuyasha looked up in time to see Mrs. Higurashi envelop him in a bear hug, and laughed. She's never change. "I've been good, and no my mother's not her. But Mrs. Higurashi, what if I wasn't Inuyasha and just some random guy with silver hair?" He asked.

"Then I suppose you'd still get a big hug from an old lady. And besides I knew it was you. I could see your cute little ears from a mile away. Isn't that right Kagome? Remember how much you used to play with them?" She asked innocently, looking at her daughter.

"Uh, yeah. Heh, mom, this is Miroku Houshi, with the little ponytail, and Kikyo Hitomi, Inuyasha's friend." Kagome said, trying to stop her mom from saying anything more about her past with Inuyasha in front of everybody. "Everyone, this is my mom, Nara Higurashi."

"The great pleasure is all mine Mrs. Higurashi. Will you do me the honor of--" Miroku started off but was cut off with a slap from Sango.

"Don't mind him, he's a lecher." Sango said.

"Sango, Sango, oh sweet Sango, why must you say such things about me?" Miroku said feigning hurt.

"Hmm, maybe cus it's the truth." Sango said turning her shoulder on him.

Nara laughed and shook her head. Sango was still the same strong woman she had met a few years ago.

"Hello, and you are..." Nara said looking at the girl standing near Inuyasha.

"Kikyo. Hitomi, Kikyo. It's nice to meet you. You have a beautiful home." Kikyo said, extending her hand.

Nara shook her hand and nodded. "Thank you. Now why doesn't someone explain to me what you're all doing here, then I can go and make you some food. You must be starving. Knowing Kagome, I'm sure she skipped breakfast if the reason you're here is related to work."

"Okay mom, that's enough sharing about Kagome." Kagome said, laughing nervously.

Inuyasha smiled at her embarrassment and looked around the house. He hadn't stepped in this house for ten years. It didn't change much, except for a few things here and there. But it still made him feel at home, even after so long.

Nara laughed and said "Okay honey, why don't you all put your bags in the rooms while I prepare something for you guys to eat. Then you can tell me all about why you're here. Kagome, you and Sango could share your room. Inuyasha, you and Miroku can take the guest room upstairs. Kikyo, you can take the guest room downstairs to the left, and Kouga you could stay in the other guest room downstairs to the right."

After everyone agreed, they proceeded to put away their luggage and in 15 minutes, got settled in the living room. Kagome's mom had made sandwiches, and cookies. And had also gotten some chips and soda, with it all spread on the living room table.

After Kagome informed her mother about their situation and a brief history on who everyone was, they all decided to get some rest before dinner. Kagome stood up and started to clear the table when her mother stopped her.

"Oh no Kagome, you go on up take a nap, I'll clear this up." Nara said.

"But mama..." Kagome trailed off, looking at her mother.

"Go on now, I'm sure you had to wake up early toady, so I'll do it. And I don't always have you home to do this, so let me." Her mother said gently.

"Okay... Thanks mama. I love you." Kagome said, giving her mom a kiss on the cheek. Everyone thanked her for lunch and for letting them stay at the shrine and went off into their own designated bed rooms.

"So you gonna go take a nap Kagome?" Kouga asked Kagome before she left.

"Mmm." She replied, holding back a yawn.

"Okay, I think I'll just unpack for the night then visit my old house. After all, I have to leave tomorrow night." Kouga said.

"Okay, see you at dinner. Have fun at your old house." Kagome said turning to go to her old bed room, with Sango following after.

Both Sango and Kagome knocked out as soon as they hit the bed. When Kagome finally opened her eyes, she looked at her cell phone to see that it was already 5:30 in the evening. She looked over to see Sango, happily snoring. Kagome laughed and tucked her friend in more tightly. She got up and went to the bathroom to freshen up. Maybe she'd help her mom with dinner. After wiping her face, she took her hair out of it's bun and shook her hair out.

When Kagome got downstairs, she was greeted with a practically empty house. Her mom wasn't in the kitchen, and she didn't see anyone else in sight either. Kagome shrugged and stepped outside into her backyard. She stretched her arms above her head and yawned. It had really been a while since she was home.

Half an hour later, she went back inside to see everyone back. Her mom explained that something was wrong with the stove, so she went out to buy pizza, along with Miroku, and Inuyasha. Kouga had just gotten back from his old house, and Kikyo apparently had just woken up from a nap as well. After dinner, everyone went to bed.

The next day happened in a similar pattern. With small talk, breakfast, hanging out, lunch, and people going off on their own to explore. Then before anyone knew it, it was once again 6:30 in the evening. Inuyasha's performance was at 9 at night, Kouga left for Tokyo at 8:30, and it was dinner soon. Miroku and Sango were busy looking over some paperwork together, and had decided to just eat some left over pizza. Kagome, however, wanted to go to was dinner that night. Inuyasha went to dinner with Kikyo, and Kouga with Kagome. Kagome decide to just go casual, and decided to wear a simple black, cotton, halter dress, a white sweater, and a pair of white flip-flops. Kouga wore a pair of khakis, and a black turtle-neck.

Driving around town for a bit, they both decided to try one of the newer places in Kyoto. It was called Chez Japan, and was a mixture of gourmet French and Japanese cuisine. After parking the car, Kouga led Kagome into the restaurant with a hand resting slightly on her back. As they were waiting to be seated, Kagome spotted Inuyasha and Kikyo sitting at one of the window booths. When Kikyo spotted her, she threw a quick glance at Inuyasha, then waved the pair over. Inuyasha looked over to what Kikyo was waving at, and his eyes slightly widened at seeing Kagome and Kouga there, approaching them. What were they doing here? Kagome looked really nice... Inuyasha's mind then whispered. Shut up, he mentally old himself.

"Fancy seeing you two here. What are the odds that we'd pick the same place to have dinner at. You might as well sit down, since you're already at out table." Inuyasha said looking up at the pair.

"Well, with an opening like that, how could we refuse?" Kagome said, slipping into the booth, followed by Kouga.

"Feh." was her only reply.

"So... You're leaving tonight, aren't you Kouga?" Kikyo asked, trying to break the ice.

"Yes." Kouga shortly said.

"Then you'll miss Inuyasha's performance later tonight." Kikyo persisted.

"Sadly, yes." Kouga said, not looking like he was really sad about it.

After 5 minutes, the waiter appeared and he took all their orders. The table was silent, and not the comfortable kind either. When the food finally arrived, it gave everyone to concentrate on eating, instead of the tension-filled table they were all sitting at.

Kagome sighed and wiped her mouth. This was the most uncomfortable dinner ever. She took a bit of her dessert and swallowed. All of a sudden, she was coughing so hard she couldn't breathe. She clutched her chest and continued to cough. Kouga's eyes widened and he started roughly patting her back. After a few minutes, the food went down, then Kouga was holding a glass of water to her parched lips and throat. When she finally caught her breath, she looked up to see most of the restaurant patrons looking at her. Inuyasha himself, looked at her with eyes filled with so much worry, it moved her heart. He did still care about her.

"Are you okay Kagome?" Kouga asked, looking intently into her face.

"I'm fine, it just went down the wrong tube. Sorry." Kagome said, wiping her face. Kouga had just brushed his hand over Kagome's cheek when Inuyasha angrily said "You're such a baka . How can you not know how to eat food properly? Stupid. You should be sorry, but you shouldn't be apologizing to the mangy wolf."

"What the Hell is your problem dog-breath? She almost choked and that's all you can say? God, I shouldn't be surprised. You were crude when we were younger and you're crude now. If anyone's stupid here, it's you mangy mutt." Kouga said standing up, his anger rising.

Inuyasha stood up as well. "What did you just say to me Wolf-breath?"

"You heard me." Kouga said, stepping toward Inuyasha.

Inuyasha growled and stepped around the table as well towards Kouga.

"Stop it. Now." Kagome said softly. She stood up from her place at the table and walked towards Kouga and Inuyasha. "Inuyasha, I don't know why you're so angry, but stop. I choked okay, your right, it's my fault, happy? Kouga, it's almost 8 already. We should leave if you wanna make your flight." Kagome said, gathering her purse and sweater.

Kouga nodded and threw a last simmering look at Inuyasha. Then he walked out of the restaurant without a backward glance. Kagome looked at Inuyasha also and the look she gave him was angry, apologetic, and guilty all at the same time. Then she left. Inuyasha was left looking after the woman who held his heart first, now, and perhaps even last. It was Kikyo's hand on his shoulder that brought him out of his reverie. He looked at her and saw something in her eyes, that he knew he couldn't give her. Hope.


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< br> After Kouga got his bags from the shrine they made their way to the airport. When they got there, Kouga carried his luggage out and Kagome followed after him. When they got to the place where Kouga would board the plane, he turned around and faced her.

Kagome looked up into his face, and saw determination for some reason. He placed all his bags down and enveloped her in a hug. She slowly put her arms around his back and softly hugged him back. "I'll miss you." Kouga said into her hair.

"Mmm." Kagome mumbled back.

"Listen, don't let Takeishi hurt you, okay? I'm here. I will always be here for you." Kouga said. He smiled and then said "Have a good photo shoot, tomorrow, alright?"

Kagome nodded and stepped back. Kouga picked his bags up and turned around. After about 4 steps forward, he looked back and gave Kagome one of his most charming smiles. Kagome waved and waited till he got on the plane. Then she turned around and left for the club. Once she was in the car, she took the card that Sango had given her out of her purse. It was the club's card and it had the name, phone number, and address. The club was a fifteen-minute drive from the airport and the next thing Kagome knew, she was there. It was 8:50 now, and Inuyasha would be performing in 10 minutes. Would he still be angry at her? Kagome shook her head and got out of the car.

When she got to the door and told the bouncer who she was, he let her in. The man working just inside the club doors then directed her to a reserved spot where Sango, Miroku, and Kikyo were sitting at. It was on the second level balcony where only the VIP got in. And apparently, they were it for the night.

"Hey Kagome, you just made it. They're just about finished setting up and Inuyasha should be going on any minute now." Miroku said, indicating for her to sit down.

Kagome took a seat next to Sango and ordered a bottled water from the waiter that came by.

"We heard about what happened at the restaurant. I hope you're okay now." Sango said, rubbing her best-friends back softly.

"Yeah, I'm okay now. Thanks." Kagome smiled at Sango. Sango smiled back and nodded her head.

"So how did seeing off Kouga go? Smooth?" Miroku asked.

"Sure." Kagome replied, opening the bottle of water that was just placed in front of her.

Miroku slightly smiled at her short answer then looked to the stage. "Any minute now."

"That's the third time you said that in the last ten minutes. We know he gonna go on soon, so chill." Sango said, looking at Miroku. "Oh, by the way, do you know what song Inuyasha's gonna sing tonight?"

"Nope." was Miroku's reply.

"But you're his manager, how can you not?" Sango asked.

"Well, my impatient Sango, I did know what song he was going to sing, but he changed it when he arrived at the club tonight and he wouldn't tell me." Miroku said, still looking towards the stage, down below. "Right after his dinner with Kikyo, Kouga, and Kagome." Miroku said turning his gaze from the stage to Kagome. She looked at him with a puzzled expression. It was as if he was directly that last comment at her. Miroku turned away, and it was almost like his pointed look meant nothing. Almost.

The lights slowly dimmed and a spotlight shone onto the center of the stage. The DJ came out and the people down on the floor cheered. "What's up everybody? I'm DJ Puff. How ya'll doin tonight?" He asked, trying to get the crowd pumped. "Alright, alright, I feel ya. Well, tonight we got a rockin' performance going on, by none other than home boy Inuyasha Takeishi. He grew up here folks so let's treat him good. He' a rising music artist and he's back in Kyoto to promote his music. So show him some love everybody!" The DJ continued on. And we also got a home girl in the house, Kagome Higurashi. She's a rising music artist as well, so show her some love."

"We love you Kagome!!!" the crowd cheered.

Kagome smiled and waved at the crowd down below.

"It appears as though some of them remember you Kaggie." Sango whispered in her ear, laughing.

"Okay everyone, cool it. From what I heard, the infamous Kagome is taken and is in fact engaged." The DJ said into the mic.

"Did you guys tell him?" Kagome asked, looking at Sango and Miroku.

"No, not us. He must have heard it from someone else." They both replied.

Kagome sighed and looked back to the stage.

"On to the main attraction, our home boy Inuyasha is gonna be singing one of his song's off his album. So if you like it, buy the album when it comes out in a few months. And even if you don't like it, buy it anyway just to show show home-town love and support. His song is called 'Over'. Enjoy." The DJ finished off and walked off the stage.

Inuyasha's voice rang out for a minute before the curtain on the stage was lifted and you finally saw him with a band behind him.

You better crawl on your knees, the next time you say that you love me. Fall on your knees, cuz this time I won’t be so kind. Can't you see that this is life and life is killing me. Is it yours? Is it mine? Our sky fell down tonight, to wash away our pain.

Inuyasha gripped the mic as soon as he began to sing the next verse and closed his eyes for a moment. Then mid-way through the verse he looked up into the VIP section. And it was if he was looking for specifically Kagome's eyes.Tell me, over and over and over and over and over again, it never was time for us, it never was time to let me in. Show me, over and over and over and over and over again, it never was time for us, it never was time to let me in.
He turned away from the VIP section and regarded the audience. He smirked, unknowing that the lighting would catch his eyes, creating a sort of flash.
Ybetter see how evil you can be, when you see my evil smile. It's the one that you'll remember when I am not so kind. can't you see that this is death and death is saving me. I say burn all your bridges while you still have control of the flame. I know it's hard but you...
Inuyasha took the mic from it's stand and walked closer to the stage's edge. He threw his whole body into his performance as he moved aimlessly around the stage with his eyes, slightly closed.
Tme, over and over and over and over and over again, it never was time for us, it never was time to let me in. Show me, over and over and over and over and over again, it never was time for us, it never was time to let me in.
He looked up again towards the VIP and saw Kikyo smiling at him, Sango nodding her head to the music, along with Miroku, and Kagome. She was staring at him with an unreadable expression.
You've hardened to the point. You're hard and to the point.

Inuyasha continued to look back at the girl staring at him then finally closed his eyes. He thrashed his body around, unsure of what he was doing, and let the music take him. Why was she looking at him like that?Tell me, over and over and over and over and over again, it never was time for us, it never was time to let me in. (hardened to the point) Show me, over and over and over and over and over again, (hard and to the point) it never was time for us, it never was time to let me in.
He bent down to sing the last words to the crowd, while it faded towards the ending...

Tell me, over and over and over and over and over again, it never was time for us, it never was time to let me in.

The crowd howled howled, cheered, and clapped at the end of his song and jumped up and down. Inuyasha opened his eyes, and smiled at them. Some of the girls swooned and that made him smile even more. He bowed down and thanked the audience. Then he cast a last serious glance towards a certain chocolate-eyed girl sitting up in the VIP area, before turning to go backstage.

"Wow that was amazing! I can't believe Inuyasha can sing like that." Kikyo said, still smiling.

"Yeah, it was. Why do you think kept glancing up here Sango? We're the only people up here." Miroku said, looking at Kagome out of the corner of his right eye.

"I'm not sure, but I think I have an idea." Sango said, catching on to what Miroku meant.

"Because I'm up here. And you guys too." Kikyo flippantly said, looking down at the stage.

"Right." Sango sarcastically replied, looking at Miroku who was shaking his head and smirking at the same time.

Kagome on the other hand was oblivious to all their chatter and and sat looking straight ahead with a far away look on her face. Had he been talking about them when he sang his song? About her? It would explain why kept looking at her throughout the performance and at some of the implied parts of the song. She shook her head to clear it then saw Inuyasha approaching them on the stairs. He sat down next to Kikyo and poured himself a drink.

"Great job man, that was a good performance." Miroku said, patting his friend on the back.

"Yeah Inuyasha, you could really tell that you were into the song and the music." Sango said from across the table.

"You were wonderful Inu. I absolutely loved it. I am so going to all of your shows from now one" Kikyo said, smiling prettily up at him.

"What did you think about it Kags?" Inuyasha said, deliberately using her nickname in front of everyone. Kagome looked at his face and saw him looking at her with a easy smile. but deep down, she knew it was anything but easy.

"It was good." Kagome said, looking away to observe her bottle of water.

"Just good? Aww, I guess I'll have to do better just to get a great, huh?" Inuyasha said, looking at her, the smile completely gone now.

Miroku cleared his throat and said "So dude, why did really decide to change your song so last minute? I mean, don't get me wrong the song you sang tonight was awesome, but it's not like you to change your mind so suddenly."

Inuyasha turned from looking at Kagome to look at Miroku, then back to Kagome. "You know how it is man. Things happen, plans change. I was just going with the flow of how I felt when I got here."

"Ah, I see." Miroku said. He could see the interaction, or lack thereof, between Inuyasha and Kagome.

Then all of a sudden, Kagome stood up. "I'm gonna head home. I'm kind of tired. I'll see you all in the morning." And with that, she was gone.

Mirkou looked at Sango and they shared similar expressions. Kikyo on the other-hand was so consumed in re-applying her make-up to even notice that Kagome was gone. Inuyasha though was looking after Kagome for what felt like the hundredth time...


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Kagome was so sad and angry right now. She wasn't quite too sure yet of the why, but just that she was. How could he? How could he what? Her mind whispered. How could he tell you something personal through a song? The way you did? The realization that she had again once again, no reason to really be angry at him. It had been almost 3 years since Kagome had visited their spot. Ever since she had left for Tokyo, and even when she came back for visits home, she avoided it. But now that Inuyasha was here in Kyoto, she felt like it was finally okay to for some reason. When she reached the top of the grassy hill, she smiled. The beauty of the view below and the stars up above combined, never cease to calm her, no matter what was going on. She remember'd camping out there sometimes as a child when Inuyasha left. It made her feel closer to the stars, and to him, wherever he was at the time. She had listened to him and poured her soul into those very stars everytime she went up there.

Kagome sat down under the tree's canopy and looked down at the city lights. What was Inuyasha doing right now? Probably with Kikyo. Kagome pretended to gag, then admonished herself for being so childish. I mean, Kikyo seemed nice, and she didn't say much to Kagome. But there was just something that irked her to no end about the girl. Kagome sighed and laid down on the cool grass underneath her. Maybe Kagome really could be just friends with Inuyasha. They were the best of friends as kids, so why was it so hard to do so now. Yeah, she'd just talk to Inuyasha about it, then everything will be okay, and they'll be friends with no awkwardness. That could work, right? Kagome sighed and thought to herself, being friends is better than this thing we have going on now. But did Kagome just want to be friends? Nothing more? Well, maybe... No, she thought. Even if I wanted to, we can't. There's the matter of Kouga and now... Kikyo. She could tell by the way Kikyo looked at Inuyasha that she liked him a lot. Whether or not he liked her back, was a questionable issue. Sometimes, it looked like he sort a did, but other times, it looked like he could care less...

Kagome slipped her slip-flops off as she continued to ponder her's and Inuyasha's love life. She turned onto her side and what saw there made her gasp. Standing just on the edge of the hill was Inuyasha. He was just standing there. Then after a moment he made his way over to her.

"What are you doing here?" Kagome breathlessly asked, still lying on the grass.

"What, can't I come to our spot?" Inuyasha asked, standing next to her spot on the ground with his hands in his front pockets.

"Where are the others?" Kagome asked, finally sitting up with her legs tucked beneath her.

"They're still at the club..." was his reply.

"I see." Kagome said, looking down at her hands.

"Do you really? Do you really see what's going on Kagome?" Inuyasha softly asked, looking straight ahead.

Kagome looked up at him then. What was he talking about? "I'm not sure anymore..."

"Good. Because sure answers will get you no where in the end. You'll just end up right where you started from." Inuyasha said, turning to look at her.

"What are you talking about Inuyasha?" Kagome softly asked. He was about 2 feet away from here, yet he looked so far away at the same time. As if he was just beyond her reach...

"Are you that dumb Kagome, or are you just pulling my string?" Inuyasha harshly asked, staring into her eyes.

"Wha--" Kagome started but was cut off by Inuyasha.

"I miss you." Inuyasha softly said, turning to look away from her again. "I miss you so much, and you don't even care."

Kagome's heart was beating faster at what he had just said. I miss you too... her heart whispered.

"I haven't seen you in such a long time and I can count the number of times we've hung out since then on one hand. I never forgot about you for a moment when I was away." Inuyasha said, turning back to look at her. "Then I finally see you again, find out you're engaged, we have a great day, then you tell me to go to someone else? How am I supposed to act? Happy? I'm not." Inuyasha sighed then reclined onto the grass.

Kagome just looked at him like she couldn't believe this was happening and he was real. Not knowing what to say just yet, she laid back on the grass too.

"And today, you were so stupid. Do you know how worried I was? And I couldn't even do anything cus Kouga was right there next to you. Do you know how I felt? Helpless. That's why I was so angry. I was going to just keep this all inside, but watching you lie here, I can't do that." Inuyasha said, turning his head to look at Kagome.

"You never could lie here. And even when we weren't here, I could always tell when you lied." Kagome softly said, looking up at the stars.

Inuyasha looked up at the stars too and sighed. "This place really is the most beautiful place on earth."

"Yeah..." Kagome said.

"So where do we go from here?" Inuyasha asked.

Kagome sighed and closed her eyes. "I'm... I'm engaged."

Inuyasha's head snapped so fast in her direction then he stood up. "I know you're engaged Kagome! I know it everytime I look at you now, everytime I think about you! That you're not mine. I know that. But here I am, pouring out my heart to you, trying to find a resolution to our tension-filled relationship, and you're reminding me yet again?! I don't need a reminder Kagome! I don't. I know, okay?!" Inuyasha practically screamed, looking down at her. He was so angry.

Kagome looked up at him and for the first time in a while, she looked scared. Not scared of Inuyasha physically, but emotionally.

"You know what? Forget this. I tried and you threw it in my face. Do whatever you want, I don't care anymore." Inuyasha said and turned around to leave. He had only gotten 4 steps forward when he felt something being launched at his back. The next thing he knew Kagome's arms were around his waist, hugging him to her.

"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry Yash for being so insensitive." Kagome said, her reply slightly muffled by Inuyasha's shirt and back.

Inuyasha put his hands over Kagome's and was going to remove them when her grip tightened. "I miss you too. Even though I see you now, I still miss you." Kagome softly said. Inuyasha knew she was crying when he smelt and felt her tears on his back. He sighed and relaxed under her embrace.

Inuyasha turned to face her and put his arms around Kagome. He wiped the tears off her cheeks with his hands, then lightly kissed her forehead so softly, Kagome thought she might have imagined it. He hugged her to him to them, so fiercely she almost couldn't breathe... And she loved it. Kagome hugged him back with all her might and Inuyasha gently laid his head on top of hers. "I still miss you too..."

"We'll work something out, won't we Yash?" Kagome asked him, with her head still buried in his warm chest.

Inuyasha pulled back a little to look into her beautiful face. The stars and the moon above combined, gave her an almost ethereal-like glow. "We will. Together."

Kagome gave him one of her infamous sun-rivaling smiles then buried her head in his chest again. With her arms tightening around him yet again.

Inuyasha smiled, though he knew she couldn't see it. Sometimes you smile because you're smiled at or because you think you have to. But this smile, was simply just a smile of utter happiness...


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A.N .: Wow oh wow. This chapter is even longer than the last. I know I said it's be shorter but I couldn't help it. It was gonna be even longer but i decided to save that for the next chapter. To be honest, I'm not sure how this chapter turned out. I liked the end, but I'm not sure about all the stuff in the beginning. Kikyo will show her true colors more later on, but not right now. I hope this chapter made sense and that you listened to the song as Inuyasha sang it. Much more better. Well thanks for reading and review!!! ;-) Next chappie, the photo shoot!!!! Woohoo!!!! LoL.













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