Hey guys! SonataSongbird here with my FIRST EVER FANFIC! *cheers* I'm not sure where I'll be taking this story, other than the fact that it will be a SessKag pairing. I am open to both suggestions and critiques, just be kind please! Alright, enough chit chat! On to the story!

Note: I do not own Inuyasha, that privilege belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and her alone!

Also I have read A LOT of SessKag stories, so if any part of my story resembles one you've read PLEASE TELL ME! I will either change what I have written or give proper credit. I am not a fan of plagiarism and do not plan to participate in it. Thanks guys!

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Chapter 1 - Habits

Kagome lifted her head, closed her eyes, and allowed herself a few moments to relish in the sunlight and drink in the fresh air. She had found this had become a habit after returning from her own time, but she could hardly be surprised. The air was just so stifling in Tokyo, not to mention it just didn't seem like the sun shined as brightly there. The rays had to fight through the smog before it could reach the city below.

"What the hell are you doing?" Kagome sighed and opened her eyes. The moment was ruined. Inuyasha stood a few feet away, looking very cross. It was this way every time she returned. Seems both of them had their habits.

"Contemplating whether or not I should say 'it'." She replied with a smirk. She watched in satisfaction as Inuyasha's ears twitched, but instead of retorting, he looked away.

"Feh." She almost frowned, but decided against it. It would just cause more problems. She wished things hadn't changed between the two of them, but it had. Whereas before they would argue incessantly, mostly in a playful manner, now it just never got that far. Inuyasha was more withdrawn and Kagome didn't really want to spend the energy on their fights anymore. And although she missed their childish banter, she knew she was partially to blame for its absence. When Inuyasha had declared his choice – Kikyo – Kagome had decided it was time to move on. Time to grow up. She wasn't the foolish fifteen year old that had initially fell through the well. Time and the harshness of the Feudal Era had seen to wiping away her ignorance, and her innocence. Inuyasha had recognized the change, and although she could tell he still held some feelings for her, she knew it would never be enough for her. She didn't want to be second choice.

Walking to Inuyasha, she placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. With a smile, she suggested, "Let's head back to the others."

"Yeah, okay." He replied softly.