InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Long Lost.... ❯ I see you, I do ( Chapter 7 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

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 the oh so creative, Rumiko Takahashi.

A.N.: Hi everyone!! Once again, sorry if this is late. I was either at home being lazy, or out with my friends who are visiting from AZ. But I'm here now. Some of the ideas and scenes in this chapter just kept on nagging at my head these past few nights, so I had to get them all out, finally. I'm using two songs in this chapter, but they're by the same band. The song that Kagome is gonna be singing is called "Autumn's Monologue" and Inuyasha's song is called "The Fiction We Live In." And they're both by the band 'From Autumn to Ashes.' But a girl sings Kag's song, and a guy sings Inu's. It's a mostly screamo band, but these two songs are not, and they're sang straight through. I don't own either of them. So if you can find em', give em' a listen while you read. The experience is way better. And they both pretty much have the same background music. And thanks for all the reviews!!! I'm almost at a 100, so keep them all coming, I appreciate every single one. I'm glad you guys like my fic. Alright, on to the story. Enjoy!!! ;-) Oh yeah, I didn't even plan to use this but it just happened that way. The song that's playing as the group is dancing is Mariah Carey's "Without You."


"Great, wonderful, now Higurashi-san, if you could just turn your head downwards an inch or so. Perfect. Now Takeishi-san, turn your head towards Higurashi-san a little. Perfect, great. You guys are naturals at this, huh?" The photographer said, smiling at the pair before him.

Kagome and Inuyasha were posing in a studio they're label had set up. Inuyasha looked at the photographer with a smile amiss, and his hands at his sides. He was wearing a red muscle shirt, with a black, studded vest over it, and a pair of black jeans. Kagome on the other-hand was wearing a maroon denim skirt with the ends and hem shredded, and a black silk camisole with little skulls and hearts decorated on it. She had her hair in a faux-hawk with bold, dark make-up on. Inuyasha refused to let the hair-stylist touch his own silver locks, let alone do anything with it, so down and loose behind his back it was. Kagome inwardly sighed and listened to the photographer tell her and Inuyasha what to do. They had been at it for a few hours now, and the photo-shoot was almost done. Then they'd go back to Tokyo early tonight. After the little confessions that she had with Inuyasha, she was anxious to get back home. She wasn't sure if anything drastic would change, but she just hoped that she and Inuyasha could still be friends. When they had pulled apart after they're little reunion last night, they had gone back to Kagome's family's house and went to bed. And this morning they hadn't talked about it much. Kagome wondered whether or not Inuyasha had something he wanted to say. She knew they had to talk before they went back to Tokyo though.

"Okay, not Higurashi-san, place your fore-arm on Takeishi-san's left shoulder... That's it. Fabulous."

Kagome did as told, and felt Inuyasha's shoulder tense for a second, the relax. He turned toward her and smiled. Kagome felt her heart drop at the sight of it, but she smiled back. He put his arm around waist and turned back to the camera smirking. Kagome laughed at turned toward the camera with a smug expression on her face.

"That's great. Just a little more, we're almost done..." The photographer said.

Kagome turned her head away from the camera then felt something tickling her in the side. She started laughing and looked at Inuyasha again. He was still smirking to the camera, but that glint in his eyes told her he knew what he was doing. He wasn't even tickling her a lot, but his fingers on her waist were on a sensitive spot for Kagome, so even his light touches made her squirm.

When Kagome got a free moment of Inuyasha's playful fingers she slyly moved her arm from his shoulder to stretch it around to the top of his head. She began to lightly caress his ears from the back so that he could feel it, but no one could see her doing it from the front. His tickling ceased and he got this dazed, relaxed look on his face. Within minutes he began to softly purr as Kagome continued her ministrations.

"Do you hear that Akio? What is it?" The hair-stylist, standing to the side asked.

"I don't know. It sounds like... Purring?" The make-up artist said.

As soon as Inuyasha heard this, Kagome's giggles began to trickle out. He turned his head to her and her expression was empty and pleasant but he could see that she was trying her damndest to not burst out laughing. He softly growled at her so that only she could hear. Her fingers stopped caressing his ears and she slowly turned to look at him with an innocent expression on her face. He opened his mouth to say something to her, but the photographer, cut him off.

"Okay people, that's a rap. We're done, great job. Give it up for Higurashi-san and Takeishi-san for being so cooperative today. We all wish you good fortune with your music careers." The photographer said. Everyone else working at the shoot, agreed with him and proceeded to head out for lunch.

Inuyasha turned back to where Kagome was, only to find that she wasn't there. He went to her dressing room and found her sitting in the chair in front of the mirror, removing her make-up. He smirked and quietly walked up behind her. He was about to tickle her again but her voice interrupted him.

"I know your there baka, I can see you in my mirror, so don't even try it." Kagome said, wiping her eye make-up off.

Inuyasha smirked again and went across the room to sit on one of the couches that occupied the room. "Man, that photo-shoot took forever. We were up since like 7 and now it's 1 in the afternoon." He yawned and turned to look at Kagome with a smug smile on his face. "But it was fun at the end, huh Kags?"

"Yeah, especially when you began purring in front of everyone." Kagome laughed, getting up from her chair to look through her clothes in the corner.

Inuyasha narrowed his eyes on and her and got up to walk towards her with a sly little smirk on his face.

Kagome was bent over her bag, rummaging through it for her shirt when she felt Inuyasha bend over with his arms sliding around her waist. Her breathing stopped for a second when she felt his warm breath on her ear. "You shouldn't have done that in front of everyone Kags..." Inuyasha whispered.

"Why not? You started tickling me first on a spot you knew was ticklish. You started it..." Kagome breathlessly said, trying to get a hold of herself.

"Mmm..." Inuyasha mumbled.

"Kagome-san we wanted to ask you..." Akio started to ask when she came into the room but stopped when she saw the two. "Oh, uh, it can wait. Sorry to interrupt. We just wanted to ask if you wanted to join the rest of the crew for lunch. Your welcome to join also Inuyasha-san."

"Sorry, but Kagome already has plans for lunch. With me." Inuyasha said stepping back from Kagome to look at the make-up artist.

"Okay, that's fine. We just wanted to ask. Uh, it was cool working with you two. I'll see around okay?" Akio said, hurrying to get out of the room.

Inuyasha was looking at the door where she left when Kagome lightly slapped his arm.

"Why did you do that? You practically scared the girl off with that look of yours. And since when were we having lunch together? No one asked me, and certainly not you." Kagome said, irritated.

Kagome was about to say more, but stopped when Inuyasha turned his piercing gaze to her.

"We need to talk before we go back to Tokyo. And I thought this would be the perfect opportunity seeing as how we're leaving tonight." he said.

Kagome swallowed the lump in her throat and nodded. She knew this was coming. What exactly, she wasn't sure, but she knew it was something that would have to do with their relationship, and what happened the other night.

"Get changed and meet me outside when your done." Inuyasha said, then he stalked out of the room, closing the door behind him.

Kagome took a big breath then let it out. She looked at the door where he left then turned to go to change.


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Inuyasha was walking in the park, looking for a spot to sit with a basket in his hand, and Kagome behind him. He had changed into a simple pair of jeans and a faded red shirt. When Kagome came out, she was also wearing jeans, but with a button-down, dark green top. Inuyasha found a spot under a shady canopy tree and led Kagome there. When he turned around to look at her after setting the basket down, he saw her looking up to the sky with her hair blowing in the wind. She turned her head down to face him and she had a peaceful expression on her face. He stopped breathing for a second and took a deep breath. Then he sat down, indicating for Kagome to do the same. He knew what he was about to tell her. It killed a piece of him to even do it, but he knew he had to. There was no other choice that allowed him to keep his vow, and her's.

Kagome looked down at the basket on the ground next to Inuyasha and wondered what was in it. When she met Inuyasha outside, she was a nervous wreck. But as soon as she got under the warm sun and into the calming atmosphere of the park, her nerves calmed. She knew it was temporary and that her calmness would seep away as soon as she heard what Inuyasha had to say to her.

Inuyasha exhaled and pulled the basket closer to him. "Hungry Kags? I got sandwiches, chips, cookies, some fruits, and water."

"You prepared all that? I didn't know you could make any food other than ramen." Kagome joked, trying to lighten the mood. It worked.

Inuyasha chuckled and nodded his head. "I can cook and make other stuff when I want to. Most of the time I just don't wanna. And you should talk, I mean do you remember that yakiniku you tried making when were smaller? You burned it to a flaming crisp." Inuyasha said, taking the food out of it's basket.

"That was a long time ago. And it wasn't my fault mama set the grill too high." Kagome said, indignantly.

"So now your blaming your mother?" Inuyasha asked, smirking.

Kagome opened her mouth to say something then stopped for a few seconds. "Whatever." she mumbled. She knew he was right.

Inuyasha laughed. "Don't worry, little Kaggie, with practice and time, you can be a master chef like the great Inuyasha."

Kagome rolled her eyes at him and looked at the food he had taken out.

"Let's eat, then we'll talk after." Inuyasha said handing her a sandwich. He unwrapped his own sandwich and started eating, not looking at Kagome the whole time.

Kagome looked at the sandwich placed in front of her then at him. She swallowed and began to eat.

The next twenty minutes were filled in silence as the two ate. It wasn't exactly uncomfortable, but it was a silence that let you know that something big was coming.

Kagome took a sip of her bottled water and looked at the tree branches around them, sway in the wind. She put her water down and laid back on the grassy floor. She heard Inuyasha lay on the grass too and closed her eyes.

"Kagome... About the other night..." Inuyasha trailed.

"Hmm?" Kagome asked with her eyes still closed.

Inuyasha sat up and looked down at her, face serious. "I don't regret anything that happened or what was said. But I want to know where to go from here. I can't handle seeing you with this tension in the air like some huge weight. What do you want to do?"

Kagome opened her eyes and looked at him. She sat up and watched his silver locks slightly move with the wind. "All I know is that I couldn't handle it, if we never talked again. Especially since we met again after so long..."

Inuyasha nodded. "Me too. To tell the truth, I always sort of had a thing for you when we were younger." Inuyasha said, smiling slightly. "You were my first, and best friend. And seeing you now, after years of not talking or seeong you, I guess my feelings came back. No, seeing you again made me realize that my feelings for you never stopped. I thought I'd never see you again, so I suppressed those feelings. It hurt too much to think about you. I just couldn't live in a memory if I knew I'd never see you again. But now, with you here, right in front of me..." Inuyasha sighed. "I want to be with you. But I made a vow to never do what my father did, and you're not free..."

Kagome swallowed her pulse and said the first thing that came to her mind. "What about Kikyo?"

Inuyasha looked at her. "What about her?"

"You two seemed pretty close, and she likes you. How can you say you want to be with me, if you still have her?" Kagome asked.

"Kikyo is just a friend right now. I met her after that night you sang in the club. She was there, and I needed someone to talk to. And who are you to throw stones when your freakin' engaged to someone else?" Inuyasha said, anger and voice rising.

Kagome stared at him then sighed. He was right. Again. "Your right. Okay? Who am I to question your relationships when I'm engaged myself. Who am I to feel something for you when I promised myself to someone else?" Kagome said, her voice rising. She wasn't sure why she was falling apart, but she couldn't help it. "Who am I to expect you to come back like you said you would? Who am I to expect you to...when I..."Kagome trailed off. She looked down at the ground, not wanting Inuyasha to see any tears that slip from her eyes.

Inuyasha got up to kneel in front of her, then hugged her to him, whispering soothing nothings into her ear. When she calmed down, he let her go, and sat in front of her. "I'm sorry I didn't come back sooner. I just couldn't..." Inuyasha sighed and started all over again. "I do want to be with you. But I won't do that if your with someone else. You know what my vow was."

"You don't understand, if it was as simple as just dumping Kouga and going to you, I would. Like you said, even if we haven't seen each other in years, seeing you again awakened something in me. But it's not that simple. I've come too far with Kouga. If we weren't engaged, then maybe. But he was there to pick up my pieces when the world fell around me. He was there when I cried my heart out, wishing for someone else to be there. He was there when..."

"...when I left you." Inuyasha softly said, looking at the ground.

Kagome nodded soundlessly. "I owe him so much. If it wasn't' for him caring enough to just be there, I don't know what I would have done or what would've happened. I was so far gone, that I couldn't hear anyone. But after a while, I heard him." Kagome looked up to see Inuyasha. "I may not feel the love for him that I do for you, but I do care about him. He was there for me too, when I needed someone. And he wants to be with me. I owe him that much..."

Inuyasha nodded and looked up to her. " I see, now. I probably would feel the same if the situations were reversed. But knowing that, doesn't change what I told you. I don't blame you for anything. It was my fault. I could have gone out to look for you when I had the chance a few years ago, but I didn't. I was scared of what you might think of me if I wasn't successful yet. Stupid, but true. I waited too long, and I'm paying for it. If anything, I'd really like it, if you allowed me to be your friend at least. I don't think I could handle us not having any ties at all..."

Kagome didn't say anything as she stared off into space. Inuyasha sighed and tried again. "Maybe we'll meet again one day, when we're both free to finally be together, in the way we want to be. Until then, friends?"

Kagome looked up at him, and nodded. She gave him a smile, unsure of itself around the edges, and he gave the exact same kind in return. She wasn't sure where this would lead exactly, but she knew that things were not settled into what would be for the rest of the days. This friendship would either break or escalate into something she dreaded, or looked forward to. Only time could tell. Because love has it's ways of making you crave something you claimed to hate, and hate something you claimed was right. All anyone knows, is that when true love comes calling, you can try to resist, but you'll never win.


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Ka gome was looking out the jet window, listening to her mp3 player. After the whole thing in the park they had gathered their stuff and went back to her place to pack. Ever since then, Inuyasha had been treating her like friend. He was friendly, but not too friendly. Then again he was also friendly to Kikyo. Sango and Miroku were talking about the ins' and outs' of being a manager and being in the business a row over. Without looking away from her view of the sky, she turned the volume up on her mp3 player. Kagome finally tore her gaze away from the sky and looked over to where Inuyasha and Kikyo were sitting. It looked like Kikyo was trying to convince him of something and he just found it amusing. Then all of sudden he burst out laughing, followed by Kikyo. Was it just Kagome, or did it look like his laughter didn't reach his eyes when he laughed with her? She shook her head and cast a last glance at the pair. Inuyasha was no longer laughing. Kikyo was looking through her purse, and Inuyasha was looking at Kagome with an intense look on his face. Then he broke out a smile for her and waved. Kagome slightly smiled back and raised her hand up to indicate a wave of her own. Inuyasha nodded and turned back to chat with Kikyo, who looked up from her purse to talk back.

And that's how the flight back home to Tokyo went. Kagome would catch herself glancing at the pair every now and then, and once in a while Inuyasha would catch her gaze back and wave. Friends. Platonic, right?

That had been three days ago. It was inevitable that Kagome would see him from time to time, seeing as how they were working for the same label and were partners for this team-up project. So whenever they saw each other, they'd say hi, chat for a bit, do what they needed to do and be on their way. It was a completely basic friendship. Almost just an acquaintance. But not.

Tonight, the label was throwing a party for all the up-coming artists at the label. Sango said it was so everyone could get to know everyone. Kagome knew a few of the other artists at the label already, so she could chat and catch up with them. Sango had told her that she had reluctantly agreed to go tonight as Miroku's date. Kagome knew Sango liked the lech, but was afraid to admit it. Kagome smiled at the thought of her stubborn friend and proceeded to get ready. She had bought a deep sapphire dress. It had a halter-style cut and it hugged her upper body like a glove, only to flow out past her waist to just below her knees. It was made of silk, and had rhinestones embedded into little swirls and flowers at the bottom. Kagome curled her hair and put the top layer into a pony-tail. After putting on a pair of chandelier earrings, a silver bracelet, and silver heels, she proceeded to put her make-up on. She sat in front of her vanity mirror and applied the basic black eye-liner, lip-gloss, blush, mascara, and metallic blue eye-shadow. When she was done she looked at herself in the mirror and nodded. Her make-up was noticeable, but it was just the right amount, not too much or too little. She got up, put a black cashmere sweater on, gathered her purse, then went outside to wait for Kouga to pick her up. Kagome was hugging her arms to herself as she saw Kouga's blue BMW pull up in front of her apartment.

She stepped down from her stoop and walked towards Kouga's car. She opened the door and got in.

"Hey Kagome, sorry if I was late. I got held up in the office." Kouga said, leaning over to kiss her cheek.

"It's fine Kouga. Your not late, your just on time. I just got out of my apartment when you pulled up." Kagome said.

Kouga was wearing a black suit with a deep blue, satin tie, and black dress shoes. "Really? I do have perfect timing then, huh?" Kouga said, smiling at her. Kagome smiled back then looked out the window, watching the dark scenery pass her by.

"You look beautiful Kagome. I love that color on you." Kouga said.

"Thanks Kouga. You look great yourself." Kagome said, without turning to look at him.

"So, have you already met some of the other artists?" he asked.

"A few." Kagome said.

Half an hour later, they were pulling up in front of the hotel that the party was being held at. Kouga gave the guy at the door his car keys and took Kagome's hand in his. The receptionist told them which room the party was at and directed them towards it. When they reached the room, Kagome stopped for a second to look around. There were lights, and decorations, food, heck, there were even a few ice-sculptures. All in all, it was beautiful. Kouga led her to the refreshment table and got them two glasses of champagne. "It all looks magnificent, huh?" Kouga whispered in her ear. Kagome nodded then looked at all the people in the big room. She saw Sango not too far away, talking with Miroku and two other people. Sango looked up and as if sensing she was being stared at and when she saw Kagome, she nodded for her to come over. Kagome motioned to Kouga and they walked over to where Sango was.

"Hey Kagome, hi Kouga, you guys look great. You know Miroku, and these other two people are Hana, and Sarah. They're both VP's at the label." Sango said, introducing everyone.

"Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you." Kagome said to the two people.

"The pleasure is all ours. I heard so much about you Kagome-san. And I've heard your music too. It's filled with so much emotion, I love it." Hana said.

"Yes, your going to a successful music artist. It's as if you write from thecore of your heart. There are not too many artists like that anymore." Sarah said.

"Thank you." Kagome said, smiling at the two.

"So, are you a music artist too Kouga-san?" Hana asked.

"Me? Oh , no. I'm just Kagome's fiance. My father is the CEO of Ookami Corp. and I work there." Kouga said, wrapping an arm around Kagome's waist.

"Your father is the CEO of Ooakami Corp? That is quite a big company. Well Ms. Kagome, it looks like you hit jackpot then, eh? I mean what with your budding music career and Kouga's own, it looks like your set for life." Sarah said, smiling at Kagome.

Kagome smiled at the woman, but deep down she was cringing at what she had said. Did she want that? With Kouga? "It looks that way." Kagome said out loud.

Sarah and Hana laughed. Then something at the door caught Hana's eye. "Oh look, there's Takeishi, Inuyasha. I heard his last performance in Kyoto was a hit. They said the fans went wild and loved his song."

Sarah turned her head to look at where Hana was looking, and agreed. "Yeah, I heard that two. And oh, he brought a date. She looks really pretty. I wonder who she is."

Sango looked at Kagome standing there looking anywhere but at Sango, and who was at the door. She knew how Kagome felt, even though she's never said anything.

"Yo Inu! Over here." Miroku said loudly, raising his hand up so that he could catch Inuyasha's attention. Sure enough he and Kikyo were on their way to join the group. Sango elbowed Miroku who grabbed his side in pain. "What was that for?" he whispered. But Sango just glared at him then watched as Inuyasha and Kikyo approached.

"Hey Miro. Man, that kid better not scratch my car." Inuyasha said, not noticing the other people until Sango cleared her throat.

Miroku chuckled the slapped him on the back. "This is Sarah and Hana. They both work at the label. And you know Sango, Kouga, and Kagome already." Miroku said, indicating to each said person.

Inuyasha turned his head to look at Kagome and the sight he saw, made him catch his breath. She was... Breath-taking. She was looking at something across the room and was sipping from the glass in her hand. She was avoiding his gaze. A small movement caught Inuyasha's attention, and he found that it was the tightening of the arm around Kagome's waist. Kouga. Inuyasha looked up to meet the face that went with the arm. Kouga was looking at him with an expression of something he wasn't sure of at first. Claim. Inuyasha looked back to Kagome but she was still avoiding his gaze.

He shook his head and took the hands that were offered to him and shook them. "Nice to meet you two."

"We've heard nothing but good things about you Mr.Takeishi." Hana said, smiling at the hanyou.

"We all look forward to the finished product.... And who's this?" Sarah said, motioning towards Kikyo standing a little to the side of Inuyasha.

"Oh yeah, this is Kikyo Hitomi. My date." Inuyasha said.

"Your date. Hmm... Could she be your new girlfriend?" Hana, asked jokingly.

Inuyasha laughed with them, casting a side-ways glance at Kagome. "She's not my girlfriend." he said.

Kikyo linked her arm though Inuyasha's left and smiled at the group. "Yet."

Hana and Sarah laughed a bit more at that, then excused themselves, saying that it was nice talking to all of them, but they had to meet a few other people.With a departing wave, the two VP's wandered off.

"Well... That was... pleasant." Miroku said, breaking the sudden silence.

Inuyasha looked up at Kagome and gave her a small smile. "Hi Kagome. You look really nice tonight."

Kagome met his gaze and gave a hesitant smile in return. "Thanks. I like your red tie."

Inuyasha smiled at her.

"Yes, that dress really is pretty Kagome. Where did you get it?" Kikyo said, smiling at Kagome.

Kagome looked at the girl hanging off Inuyasha's arm, and tried to give her a smile that didn't look fake. "At that boutique down across the mall."

"Wow, I need to look there more often then. It seems I missed that little hot spot." Kikyo said, still smiling. Ever since Kikyo met Kagome, when Inuyasha told her about her, she tried to ignore any ill thoughts. Kagome was beautiful and nice. But if Inuyasha really liked her, he wouldn't be hanging around with her so much, right? She hadn't planned on saying that little 'yet' part in front of everyone, but she couldn't help herself. She had talked about it with Inuyasha before, but he just said that he wanted to be friends right now. 'I'll wait,' Kikyo thought. 'Just as long as he doesn't feel anything other than friendship towards this Kagome, everything will be fine, and Inuyasha will be mine in no time.' Kikyo mentally told herself.

This time if was Miroku who coughed. "Uh, Sango, would you like to dance? It appears that they're playing a slow song, and I'd be honored if you accepted my proposal."

Sango looked like he had grown an extra ear, but shook her head to clear it. She hesitantly took the hand he offered. "Sure. But you try anything out there, and your ass is mine."

"Oh sweet Sango, my ass is anywhere you want it to be." Miroku said, winking at her.

Before Sango could hit him, he whisked her off to the dance floor, wrapping his arms around her waist, smiling.

"That guy will never change." Inuyasha said, laughing at his friend.

"Yeah. They look cute together." Kagome said, smiling at the dancing pair.

"That they do." Inuyasha met Kagome's eyes and they stared at each other for a few seconds.

Kikyo watched the two stare at each other, and cleared her throat loudly. "Yashie-kun, let's dance." Kikyo said, already pulling Inuyasha along to the dance floor. Inuyasha smiled at Kagome, then winked.

Kagome stared off after them, lost in her own thoughts. "You okay, Kagome?" Kouga asked.

"I'm fine. I guess I'm just a little bored." Kagome laughed.

Kouga smirked, oblivious to whatever just happened. "Well then, we'll have to fix that then, won't we? Let's dance." And with that, he lead Kagome to the dance floor. As soon as they hit the floor, Mariah Carey's "Without You" started to play.

No I can't forget this eveningOr your face as you were leavingBut I guess that's just the wayThe story goesYou always smile but in your eyesYour sorrow showsYes it showsNo I can't forget tomorrowWhen I think of all my sorrowWhen I had you thereBut then I let you goAnd now it's only fairThat I should let you knowWhat you should know

Kouga wrapped his arms around Kagome's waist, and Kagome placed her arms around his shoulders, holding him loosely. She looked to her right and saw Miroku and Sango dancing. He was behaving himself, and they were talking and laughing. Kagome smiled then looked to her left. She saw Inuyasha and Kikyo dancing. Kikyo had he arms wrapped tightly around the hanyou and she was smiling with her eyes closed. Inuyasha had his arms wrapped Kikyo's waist with his eyes closed also.
I can't liveIf living is without youI can't liveI can't give anymoreI can't liveIf living is without youI can't giveI can't give anymore

If they were simply friends, and they both agreed to it, then why was Kagome's heart hurt at the sight the other two made? Kagome shut her eyes tight and turned her head so that it was buried into Kouga's chest. She unconsciously wrapped her arms around him, a bit tighter. Well I can't forget this eveningOr your face as you were leavingBut I guess that's just the wayThe story goesYou always smile but in your eyesYour sorrow showsYes it shows
Inuyasha opened his eyes and looked around for someone he longed for, but couldn't touch. When his eyes fell on her, he swallowed. She had her head buried in the wolf's chest, her arms tight around him with her eyes tightly closed. What was she thinking about? Was it Kouga... or him?
I can't liveIf living is without youI can't liveI can't give any moreI can't liveIf living is without youI can't giveI can't give anymore

As the song ended, all the couples slowly parted. Sango and Miroku went to sit at one of the tables, and Kagome and Kouga shortly followed after. Inuyasha took Kikyo's hand, and made his way over to the table also.

When Kagome saw Inuyasha coming with Kikyo's hand in his, she turned away. Was she expecting him to be celibate in all things? Yes. Unfair? Yes. Could she help it? No. When the pair reached the table they sat down and started to chat with everyone.

Kouga placed his hand on Kagome's under the table, causing her to look at him. "Kagome, I have to go on another business trip for a few days. So I won't be able to make your next performance in a few days. I'm sorry hon."

Kagome placed her other hand on the hand that was on top of her's. "It's okay Kouga, I understand. Don't feel bad. I'm gonna be having quite a few more of these performances, so it's no big deal. Business is business and it can't be helped. I know you may not think so, but I'm sure that your dad's really proud of all the work you do for the company."

Kouga leaned forward and wrapped Kagome in a hug. "What did I do to ever deserve you Kagome?" Kouga whispered into her hair.

Kagome took a deep breath and slowly brought her arms up to hug him back. She knew Inuyasha was watching and that he'd heard everything they said. "I don't know..." She softly said. Kouga was still smiling and oblivious to what she had whispered, lost in the moment. But Inuyasha heard.

"Yashie, tell them about what that guy said when we went to the movies the other day." Kikyo said, sensing Inuyasha's tension.

"Hmm? Oh yeah, well went to the mall..."Inuyasha said as he began to tell them about the story. In a matter of minutes the table was cracking up, all except Kagome and Kouga. Kouga was writing something in his hand-held, digital organizer and Kagome just wasn't in the mood to laugh at something that happened between Kikyo, Inuyasha, and some guy.

"Hey we should all get together and do something this weekend. You guys know, like a triple date or something. It'll be fun." Kikyo said, looking at everyone at the table.

"That sounds like an idea." Miroku said, with his arm around the back of Sango's chair.

"I'm busy. I have a business trip so that counts us out." Kouga said, without looking up from his organizer.

"Well, Kagome you can still come." Kikyo said, trying to sound enthusiastic.

Kagome looked at the woman smiling at her. She was pretty. And she seemed nice. Maybe Kagome should just give her chance? "It's okay, you guys go, I wouldn't want to be a fifth wheel or anything. But tell me all about, kay?"

"Kagome..." Sango started, but stopped at the look she sent her.

"I'm kind a sleepy. Take me home Kouga?" Kagome said, putting her sweater on.

Kouga looked up from his organizer then put it away. "Sure hon, let's go. I got a meeting early in the morning anyway." He stood up, and offered Kagome his hand, which she took.

"It was cool seeing you guys. I'll talk to you all later, alright?" Kagome said.

"I'll call you Kagome." Sango said.

"See you later lady Kagome. Bye Kouga." Miroku said.

"Yeah, bye Kags, I'll definitely fill you in on the double date. Again, nice dress." Kikyo said, oblivious to the significance of the nickname she had called her.

Kagome stiffened for a second then relaxed, She nodded, and looked at Inuyasha. He finally looked up and said good-bye to her. "See you at your performance Kagome. Kouga." Inuyasha said. He had caught what Kikyo called her too.

"See you all then. Good night." Kagome said, and turned away with Kouga.

The drive back to her apartment was a quiet one. On Kagome's part anyway. Kouga was on the phone the whole time talking to one of his business associates. When they got to her place, he told the guy he'd call him back. He hung up and turned to Kagome. "Sorry, sorry honey. It's just that David was confused about one of the mergers we were working on and I had to clarify the main specifics. So, I'll see you when I get back, in about a week and a half or so? I know I've been going on a lot of business trips, but I promise, we'll do something when I get back. Whatever you'd like." Kouga said, taking one of Kagome's hand into his own.

Kagome smiled and nodded. "See ya then Kouga."

Kouga smiled back and hugged her to him for a few seconds. Then he let her go, and leaned back. "Sweet dreams sweetie." Kouga leaned in again to place a kiss on her lips but was interrupted by the sound of his cell phone ringing again.

"I have to get that. It's probably David again." Kouga said, laughing.
Kagome got out of the car, and waved at him through the window. He waved back then drove away with the phone still on his ear.

When Kagome reached her door, she reached for her keys and opened the door. When she was inside, with everything locked, she closed her eyes and rested her fore-head on the hard wood for a moment. After a few seconds she opened her eyes then went to go change for bed. After changing into her pajamas, Kagome lay on her bed, staring up at the ceiling. There was a dark green dream-catcher hanging in the middle of her ceiling, above her bed. 'He probably doesn't even remember he gave it to me,' Kagome thought. A few minutes later, her eyes drifted shut, and Kagome entered dream land with that thought in her head.


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T he next day Kagome was pacing her room like caged animal that wanted out. It was raining outside, and Sango wasn't answering her phone, so she couldn't do anything with her. Kouga was probably packing, so he was out. Maybe she could call... No, he's probably busy, right? Kagome thought. After fifteen whole minutes of debating whether or not to call him she came to a decision. They were friends, and friends called each other to say hi or hang out, right? With that in mind, Kagome sat in the nook in front of her window and picked her cell phone up. On the third ring, Kagome was about to hang up but he answered.

"Hello?" a voice replied, laughing at something.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome hesitantly asked.

"Kagome? What's up? Is everything fine?" Inuyasha said, sobering up.

"Uh, yeah. Everything's great. I just wanted to call a friend and say hi." Kagome said.

"Is that all?" Inuyasha asked, making sure everything was alright. All of a sudden, Inuyasha chuckled then said, "Kikyo, stop poking me, I said I'll buy you a smoothie in minute, I'm on the phone."

At the mention of Kikyo, Kagome stilled. He was with Kikyo? And it sounded like they were having a good time. "Oh, your hanging with Kikyo? Sorry to bother you, I'll let you go then. I just wanted to say hi."

"Kagome, stop apologizing for bothering me, because me being busy never stopped you from bothering me before when we were younger. What's wrong?" Inuyasha said, his suspicion rising.

"Nothing, I was bored so I thought I'd just call and say hi to a friend. But it looks like your having fun with Kikyo, so I'll just let you go." Kagome said, gripping the phone tightly.

Inuyasha wanted to say more, but knew Kagome wouldn't tell him anything right now. And he didn't want to anger her if something was already wrong. Inuyasha sighed into the phone and said, "Fine, if that's what you say. Hi... Hm, your welcome to come hang out with us."

Kagome sucked in a breath and shook her head, then realized he couldn't see her. "It's okay, I was just about to head out anyway. Have fun with your friend. I'll talk to you later, alright Yash? Bye."

"Wait, I thought you said you called because were bored?" Inuyasha quickly asked.

"I was, but I just remembered I had to do something. Talk to you later." Kagome said then hung up the phone.

Inuyasha sighed then hung his phone up. Something was wrong. At a tap on his shoulder, Inuyasha turned around to look at Kikyo. He was having fun hanging with Kikyo on a rainy day ten minutes ago, but now... Now it just seemed wrong, and not so fun after all.

On the other end, Kagome flopped onto her bed. After five minutes of sulking, Kagome sat up. "Why am I being so mopey when I have no right to?" She asked herself. Kagome sighed and took out her music sheets, notebook, guitar, and a pencil.

Kagome turned on her 'sounds of the ocean' tape, and put the volume so that it softly played, where she heard it but barely. It always calmed her mind enough to get music out of her. She went back to the bed and sat on it while picking her guitar up. At first she was just strumming random notes, trying to find the right one that caught her mood just perfectly. Before Kagome knew it, she was lost in a memory she had forgotten was so dear to her...

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"Hey Yash, where do you think balloons go when people let them go?" A 9-year old Kagome asked a 12-year old Inuyasha. It was a warm summer day, and as always the pair were sky-watching under the sun in Kagome's backyard, in a hammock.

"I don't know. They probably pop when the reach an air-plane or somthin'." Inuyasha said, with his eyes closed.

"Hmm, I've never seen a deflated balloon fall from the sky, ever." Kagome said.

"That's because your not old enough. Only when your old enough, will a balloon fall from the sky." Inuyasha said, on the top of his head.

"Why do I have to be older just to see one?" Kagome asked, curious.

"Because. When your older, and you see one fall in front of you, something good will happen, and you'll find your soul-mate." Inuyasha said, with his hands on his stomach.

"What if we already have a soul-mate? I don't want another one." Kagome innocently replied, looking back to the sky.

"You have one already, Kags? Who?" Inuyasha asked, opening his eyes to look at her.

But all the answer he got was a sly smile his way, then Kagome turned back to look at her surroundings. Inuyasha laughed closed his eyes.

"What's you favorite season Yash?" Kagome asked.

"Summer, you?" Inuyasha asked.

"I like autumn. You want to know why?" Kagome asked, looking at Inuyasha.

"Why?"

"Because both our birthdays are in autumn, and that's when we met." Kagome said with a grin, so sure of herself.

Inuyasha opened his eyes and smiled at her. He sat up. "I like autumn too then."

"You can't copy me. I called dibs on autumn, so you'll just have to happy with summer." Kagome said.

"You can't call dibs on a season. And what does it matter anyway who has dibs?" Inuyasha asked.

"Because that'll be our secret code names when we play spy. I'll be Autumn, and your Summer. That's why it matters, so hah. I still call autumn." Kagome said, sticking her tongue out at him.

Inuyasha growled and pounced on her. He forgot they were sitting in a hammock and the motion caused them to fall on the ground. "Hey!" Kagome exclaimed.

"Sorry, but Summer is such a girly name. I don't want it. Maybe I'll take Winter then if it's gonna be my spy name. Or Frost, that sounds more manly." Inuyasha said, sitting up from the ground next to Kagome.

"No, you said summer, you got summer. No changies." Kagome said, shaking her head. She looked at Inuyasha and she smiled at him. He was pouting. Kagome giggled and stood up. "Maybe just this once I'll let you change it. But no more." When Inuyasha smiled she threw in her last thought. "On one condition." At that, Inuyasha's smile turned into a frown. "What?" he asked.

"Piggy-back!" the girl squealed.

Inuyasha got up and laughed, hen he bent down so she could get on his back. For the rest of the day, he gave her the piggy-back she wanted, and more. By the end of the day they fell into a heap, laughing at nothing, yet everything...

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Kagome came back to herself with a jolt. The memory had been so strong, so real, she could've sworn she was living it over again. But of course, she wasn't. Kagome shook her head, and continued to strum her guitar. Within minutes, she found the tune she was looking for and began writing, playing, singing... And crying.


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Inuy asha got out of his car and locked it. He was meeting his friend and producer Ken at the studio he worked at. They were gonna grab lunch and catch up. Ken worked for Inuyasha's label, so they both knew everything that was going on, what with the new partner project thing and so on. Inuyasha was wearing a simple pair of khakis and a black shirt. He reached the studio door and opened it. The cool air that greeted him was refreshing, coming in from the under the hot sun. He walked towards the studio room number that Ken told him he'd be working at that day. When he was just outside of it, he was surprised to see Kagome coming out of the room. Kagome looked up, and when she saw Inuyasha standing there, she was surprised too.

"Kagome, what are you doing here?" Inuyasha finally asked.

"I had to record a new song I wrote. I really liked it, and I thought I might use it for my performance in 2 days. What are you doing here?" Kagome asked back.

"Huh? Oh, I'm having lunch with Ken." Inuyasha said, looking Kagome over. She was wearing a pair of torn jeans, converses, and a a band-tee. So simple, yet it looked so... Good.

Kagome nodded. "I see. Well. I'll see you at the club I'm scheduled at in two days then. Bye." Kagome walked around Inuyasha then down the hall, towards the exit. Inuyasha stared after her for a second then shook his head. He opened the studio door and walked in to see Ken putting the finishing touches on what he assumed was Kagome's new song.

"What up Ken?" Inuyasha said, sitting in one of the chairs next to Ken's.

"The ceiling, buddy." Ken smartly replied.

Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "Yeah whatever, you too dude."

Ken laughed and looked back at the sound board with a pair of big ear-phones in his ears. "Almost done, man. I just gotta put the little sound mix in the beginning, and we're out."

"Is that Kagome's new song?" Inuyasha asked.

"Yup. Did you see her on your way in? That girl has got some major voice greatness. Her music makes you feel everything dude. I'm serious, it doesn't lure you or seduce you to feel the emotion, it damn near forces you with an iron-grip. She even played both the guitar and piano for her song. She sure is something." Ken said, not looking at Inuyasha.

"Yeah..." Inuyasha trailed off, looking at his friend. Then Inuyasha thought of something. "Hey Ken, can I listen to her new song before we go? She told me about it at the door, and she wanted my opinion." Inuyasha said, hoping Ken wouldn't question him or ask Kagome.

"Well... I usually don't let anyone listen to an artist's new work unless they say so specifically, but you guys are partners in the project, and since I know you guys have a past and all... Sure." Ken said. He took the ear-phones out, and after a few more minutes of fiddling, he started the song. Inuyasha saw a piece of paper on the side and picked it up. It was lyrics. The title alone caught his eye, and Inuyasha stopped for a second to realize that Autumn was a code name Kagome used when they were little kids.

"Are these the lyrics to her song?" Inuyasha said, holding up the piece of paper.

"Yeah, she either must've forgotten it, or she left me a copy to keep for reference." Ken said.

As the song played, while Inuyasha read the lyrics his heart beat faster. 'Did she really feel this way?' Inuyasha asked himself. He knew she might be uncomfortable and that she may even be hurting, but not this much. Inuyasha was soon lost to the melodies in the song and Kagome's haunting voice. When the song was over, Inuyasha was broken from his trance by Ken's voice. "Intense stuff, huh? I told you bro. Well, I'm done for the day. Let's get going. I'm hungry."

Inuyasha nodded and stood up, and unbeknownst to Ken, Inuyasha stuffed the lyrics into one of his front pockets. He knew he had to do something... He had to let her know how he felt about her song.

When lunch was over and the two guys had talked about whatever came to their minds, Inuyasha finally told Ken the truth about wanting to hear Kagome's song, and how she never did ask for his opinion. At first Ken was a little angry, but when Inuyasha told him what was going on between the two and what he planned, Ken calmed down. He even offered to help. After they left the restaurant, they made an unplanned stop back to the recording studio...


(++++++++++++SCENE+CHANGE+++++++++++++)

"So Kouga left already?" Sango asked as she fixed her friend's hair. They were in Kagome's dressing room at club TWILIGHT, and it was 7:50 at night, Kagome was scheduled to go on in ten minutes.

Kagome nodded and replied, "He left 2 days ago."

"I don't know why he goes on so many business trips. Makes you wonder what he's really up to." Sango said.

"Stop. Kouga's not like that. He really is away on trips for business. I told you how his father is." Kagome said, looking up as Sango fixed her eye-liner. Kagome was wearing a pair of knee-length black boots, with fitted black pants tucked into it. She wore a maroon velvet and silk top that wrapped around her upper body like a second-skin, and see-through black gloves with the fingers cut off. Her hair was in a loose braid, that Sango placed over her left shoulder.

"Your right. Kouga would sooner cut off his left thumb than cheat on you." Sango said, putting a silver, rose necklace around her friend.

Kagome snorted and picked up the pendant around her neck to look at it more closely. There were thorns and vines around the rose, as if it were either squeezing the bud, or rather, protecting it. Guarding it.

"Five minutes, ladies!" A voice called through the dressing room door.

"Is Kikyo here?" Kagome asked on impulse.

"Uh huh. And so is Inuyasha, and Miroku." Sango said putting the finishing touches on Kagome's make-up.

Kagome sighed.

"You don't like her much, do you?" Sango asked, stopping to look at her friend.

"That's not it... I mean she seems nice..." Kagome trailed off.

Sango laughed and stood up when she was done. "No need to explain it to me. Auntie Sango knows all."

"Auntie Sango?" Kagome said, a thought forming in her head. "Well them auntie, who's that lecher you like so much? And are you two dating? Will I be getting a new uncle? Or better yet a new... Cousin?" Kagome said and laughed when her friend sputtered.

"Why you..." Sango started but was cut off when Kagome quickly stood up.

"Sorry auntie dearest, but I have to perform a song right now. Talk to you after the show, luv ya!" Kagome said, running for and through the door before Sango could harm her.

Kagome was still softly laughing to herself at the look on Sango's sputtering face, when she reached the stage and the closed curtain. Her guitar was sitting in a little stand, next to the microphone stand. Kagome instantly sobered up when she remembered what she'd be singing tonight. It made her sad to sing some of the songs she did, because she felt everything all over again when she sang them. But singing them aloud, also helped her get through a lot of stuff. And is she could touch someone who was dealing with something similar, great. She couldn't ask for more. Because to her, music was an escape. Whether you were writing, singing, or even listening. Every song is a loop hole into another world, mood.

Kagome changed her mind about sitting on a stool while she preformed tonight so she pushed it to the side a little. Then she picked up her guitar, and put the strap around her. She was all set when the club's DJ's booming voice was heard.

"Alright, alright ya'll. Settle down. Tonight at club TWILIGHT, we have the wondrous Kagome Higurashi here with us to sing a never debuted, song. In fact she only recorded this song 2 days ago, so we're really lucky she's singing here tonight. Without further a due, this song is called 'Autumn's Monologue.' Let's give a round of applause for the rocking, Miss Kagome!!!"

The curtains were lifted up and the cheering that ensued was crazy. The club was packed. Kagome smiled to the crowd and waved. A flash of silver caught her eye, and she turned her head to see Inuyasha, Kikyo, Miroku, and Sango sitting at a table towards the front on the right. Sango smiled at her, same as with Miroku. Kikyo was looking at something to the side. And Inuyasha was looking straight at her. He gave her a small smile and made a motion with his hand for her to get on with the show. She smiled at that and looked over the crowd once more before starting.

Inuyasha followed her every motion like a hawk. He was a little nervous about what he was gonna do after Kagome sang, but he knew he had to go through with it. No one knew what he was planning to do except for the club, Ken, and Miroku. Inuyasha had made Miroku swear he wasn't gonna tell Sango before he told him though. Heck, even Kikyo didn't know. She'd sure be surprised when she saw it though. He wasn't sure how Kikyo would take what Inuyasha was going to do, so Inuyasha just brushed thoughts of that aside. His surprise, was all for Kagome. And no one else really mattered. Not tonight.

When Kagome was finished waving at the audience, she spoke into the mic in it's stand. "How's everybody doing tonight? Good?" The crowd cheered ever louder. Kagome smiled at that and continued. "Yes, this is my newest song, straight from the studio. I hope you guys like it. And thanks for coming out to my show tonight, to all of them for that matter." The crowd cheered again but quieted as soon as the first tunes of the song started to begin. Kagome began strumming chords on her guitar as she leaned forward to sing the first verse into the mic.


Oh why can’t I be what you need?
a new improved version of me
But I’m nothing so good, no I’m nothing
Just bones, a lonely ghost burning down songs
Of violence of love and of sorrow
I beg for just one more tomorrow
Where you hold me down, fold me in
Deep, deep, deep in the heart of your sins

Kagome continued to sing, while looking at the crowd. Her eyes briefly landed on Inuyasha but she quickly turned away before he saw anything in her eyes that might give her away. She turned to look at the rest of the people in the crowd, and sang her heart out...

I break in two over you, oh,
I break in two, and each piece of me dies
And only you can give the breath of life
But you don’t see me, you don’t

Her hands strumming her guitar were automatic. She didn't even have to think about it, it just happened. But the downside was that it left her mind open to think about other things...

Here I’m pinned between darkness and light
Bleached and blinded by these nights
Where I’m tossing and tortured till dawn
I view visions of you, then you're gone
The shock bleeds the red from my face
When I hear someone's taken my place
How could love be so thoughtless, so cruel?
When all, all that I did was for you

When Kagome sang the last line of the previous verse, she closed her eyes, not wanting to meet anyone's eyes as she sang that part. But after a few seconds she opened her eyes again to look straight ahead.

I break in two over you, oh,
I break in two, and each piece of me dies
And only you can give the breath of life
But you don’t see me, you don’t

Kagome leaned back and continued strumming a few consistent chords as a piano solo in the song came up. When it was almost over, she took a small step forward to lean in towards the mic again.

I break in two over you, oh,
I break in two, and each piece of me dies
And only you can give the breath of life
But you don’t see me, you don’t

Kagome knew the song was coming to a soft close and closed her eyes once more.

I break in two over you
I break in two over you

Kagome opened her eyes and sang the last, parting lines in a softer tone. Getting softer towards the last... She looked to where Inuyasha was sitting, only to find him gone from his seat. She briefly wondered he was, then pushed the thought aside as she finished. Deep down, she was a bit glad about him not being there for the end. Because she knew that she wouldn't be able to avoid his gaze as she sang the last whispered words...

Over you, I break in two
I will break in two, for you
Now you see me, now you don’t
Now you need me, now you don’t…


When Kagome was done, she looked out in the crowd to see their reaction to her new song. When she heard a deafening cheer as her answer, she smiled. She took her guitar off and put it in it's stand. She was about to say an ending note to the audience but something stopped her. It was the guitar tune from the song she had just finished. It was the exact same thing, only it was an acoustic version of the entire song. Was it the recorded track she did at the studio? Why were they playing it? Then all of a sudden, a voice broke into her confused thoughts. And it sounded like... Like Inuyasha. Wait, Inuyasha? What the...

Kagome turned around, looking for the source, and sure enough, there he was, coming out from backstage with a mic in his hand. She was stunned. What was he doing? How did he even know... Kagome thought back, and remembered seeing him at the recording studio. Ken must have let him listened to her song. She glanced out into the audience to see Miroku with a sly smirk on his face, Kikyo, confused, and Sango with a surprised look on her face as well. So Miroku knew about, and Sango and Kikyo didn't. This certainly was a surprise. The crowd went bizerk as soon as Inuyasha stepped into their view. The girls, screaming their lungs out. Kagome turned to look back at Inuyasha almost right in front of her. When he was but a foot away, Kagome backed up and stumbled, landing right into the high stool she had pushed to the side earlier.


You might be just what I need,
No I would not change a thing.
Been dreaming of this, so long.
But we only exist in this song.

The expression on Inuyasha's face as he stood right in front of her made Kagome's breath catch. He was looking at her with such a serious look on his face. Then Kagome understood it. That look on his face was determination, as if he were willing Kagome to see something he was showing her.

The thing is I'm not worth the sorrow
And if you come and meet me tomorrow.
I will hold you down, fold you in,
Deep, deep, deep in the fiction we live.

Inuyasha bent down, so he could kneel in front of Kagome. The look of utter surprise on her face almost made him smile, but he crushed the urge to give her serious eyes. He took one of her hands, into the hand not holding his mic, and gave her a gentle squeeze. He looked her straight in the eyes, as he sang the last verse. Trying to tell her with eyes that he did remember who Autumn was.

Kagome kept looking down at Inuyasha as if he had sprouted horns for most of the performance. But as he sang the last verse, it all became clear to her what he was doing. He remembered who Autumn was... And what it meant to her. He was trying to soothe her and tell her that he was there. And the realization of that made her eyes glisten with a few unshed tears...

I break in two over you,
I break in two and if a piece of you dies.
Autumn, I will bring you back to life,
Of course I see you, I do.


When Inuyasha was done singing, the crowd screamed even louder than imaginable. Was it planned, was it a surprise, were the thoughts of all the people in the audience.

Unable to hold it in, a single tear leaked out from between Kagome's eye. She closed them, only to open them again at the feel of Inuyasha's light fingers on her cheek, brushing them away. She stared down at him with shiny eyes, and he gave her one of the most tender looks, she had ever seen on him. They stared at each for a full minute longer, then Inuyasha finally stood up.

What Inuyasha did next wasn't planned, but he couldn't help it. The look on Kagome's face broke his heart. And the tears didn't help it any either. Inuyasha inhaled, then took the last step forward, that separated him from Kagome. As if she knew what he was about to do, Kagome stood up as well.

Inuyasha enfolded Kagome in his arms and crushed her with his tight embrace. When he felt Kagome hesitantly return the hug, Inuyasha tucked his head into the crook of her neck. Taking in a deep breath of the scent that was Kagome, he said the one thing that seemed so right, in that moment.

Kagome couldn't breathe. Literally. Inuyasha was crushing her. She was about to open her mouth and tell him that he was squeezing her too tight, but his next words beat her to it.

"I do see you Kags... Never doubt that." Inuyasha breathed into her neck.

Kagome stopped moving for a second and took as much breath as she could, with his iron arms around her. Then she tightened her arms around him, crushing him back. They both couldn't breathe in the other's vise-like embrace...

And they wouldn't have it any other way. If they passed out from lack of oxygen, they'd pass out. But at least then, they'd be in each other's arms...



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A.N.: So that's chapter 7. I hoped you liked it. Sorry for any spelling or grammer errors, but I just wanted to get this up and posted. And I hope some of you were able to find the songs and listen to them as you read. The music really does make a difference. If not, then that's okay. On an ending note, sorry I took so long with this chapter, yet again. Review!!! I'm almost at 100. ;-) So keep 'em coming!!! Thanks to anyone who bothers to review. I read every single one of them. Thanks. :-)