Falling For You

Summary: Original Story/AU; Kagome has been burned by her past, but can a good friend help her heal her wounded heart or will he just end up adding to the pain?

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and some of the characters will be OOC. It will mainly be Kagome's side of things since it's based off of what happened to me and I don't live life through my friends so I don't know what they did when I wasn't there to see it.

Chapter one: What Started it All

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Inuyasha: Junior 17, hanyou

Kagome: Sophomore 16, ningen

Sango: Sophomore 15, ningen

Miroku: Sophomore 16, ningen

Rin: Sophomore 16, ningen

Sesshoumaru: Senior 19, youkai

Kouga: Junior 17, youkai

Hojou: Sophomore 16, ningen

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Kagome rolled over in her bed hitting the alarm clock. She opened one eye seeing that she had a little time before she really needed to get out of bed. She rolled back over onto her back and stared at the ceiling thinking.

Today was another day of school. This year wasn't as bad as before, but she wasn't looking forwards to going either. The best thing she liked about school was the fact that she always saw all of her friends. She also didn't get a lot of homework this year, which left her with a lot of time to do whatever she wanted after school. She loved this school year a lot better than she did her freshman year.

Last year wasn't her greatest year and it didn't just have to do with school. Last year her parents had gotten a sudden divorce. Kagome and her brother Souta hadn't expected it at all. Right after the divorce was finalized, her father took Souta and left. After they had left, Kagome barely heard from them. It seemed like all connections were being broken so they couldn't contact anymore.

Kagome's mother had left a few months after the divorce because Kagome's grandfather wasn't doing too well. He lived in America so Kagome's mother flew out to take care of him expecting him to be better after a few weeks. Kagome's mother arranged that Kagome just stay at Sango's, her best friend, house until she came back. That was last year.

Sango and Kagome were best friends and even though they would fight sometimes, it was nothing that they couldn't get over within a few days. Staying at Sango's house helped her get over the divorce and missing her father and little brother easier. Sango's family loved having Kagome around. Well at least Sango and her little brother Kohaku did. Sango's mother had died in childbirth with Kohaku and their father worked late into the night and early the next morning. It was a good paying job. They lived in a mansion so there was plenty of space for Kagome to move in and everyone seemed happy.

Last year, Sango had gotten a boyfriend, Inuyasha. They had dated on and off for about three months. They had a good relationship, but they would disagree on something, Sango would yell at Inuyasha and Inuyasha will yell back which ended in a breakup that would last a week or less. But sometimes the breakups were because Sango wanted more attention on her. It was usually unfair to Inuyasha, but Inuyasha was lovesick and went with her every whim.

Kagome liked Inuyasha, as a friend, maybe a good friend, and she hated that way that Sango would sometimes treat Inuyasha, but Inuyasha didn't care as long as he got back together with Sango in the end. Over the summer they finally broke up for good. After the tenth break up Inuyasha had decided to try dating someone else and went out with Ayame. It didn't last long since they didn't have anything in common, but it pissed Sango off. That's why she refused to get back together with Inuyasha, Ayame was her best friend and she couldn't believe that Inuyasha would go after one of her best friends behind her back.

Inuyasha has apologized for it more times than Kagome could count. Kagome was on vacation with her mother at the time so she just got the idea of what happened. She didn't have the full story, but that was what she put together.

Sango was starting to get over the breakup and was looking at other guys. In fact she had her eyes on one guy named Miroku. Miroku was a giant pervert and Inuyasha's best friend. Apparently Inuyasha can't date one of her friends, but she could one of his. That pissed Inuyasha off to no end. Miroku claims his innocence in the matter, which is why Inuyasha hasn't beaten the crap out of him yet.

Inuyasha doesn't want to move on like Sango has. Inuyasha just wants Sango because he thinks that he's 'in love' with Sango. Sango claims that she doesn't care for him anymore, which is why she gets jealous whenever Inuyasha does something with another girl even if it's as simple as hanging out in the halls.

Kagome was just afraid that she will have to pick between her two friends. Sango was her best friend since forever and she only met Inuyasha through Sango's relationship. She felt that she would have to pick Sango's side, though she couldn't imagine living without Inuyasha in her life. She just hoped that that day never came.

On top of all the other stress of her parents separating, her mother leaving, all her friends getting boyfriends and falling in love, she had her secret that no one knew and that she was dealing with on her own. She hadn't told anyone, not even Sango, about it and planned on keeping it that way. She knew that once she told someone that she'd have to trust them more than anyone else she ever had.

"Kagome! Get your lazy ass out of bed before I kick it out!" Sango yelled knowing that Kagome didn't have too much trouble waking up, but it was more actually the getting out of bed part that didn't go so well. Usually Kagome had to be dragged out of bed and today didn't look any different.

Kagome rolled over putting her back to the door, "Five more minutes!" Kagome yelled back as she pressed the pillow over her head trying to block out the noise.

Sango banged on Kagome's door, "NO, NOW! I'm not going to be late again! We are leaving in 15 minutes and if you're not ready I will leave without you!" Sango yelled as she went downstairs to eat breakfast with Kohaku.

Kagome groaned and pushed herself out of bed as she grabbed clothes and went to change glad that she took a shower last night. After dressing she quickly ran down stairs and went to the table seeing Sango and Kohaku were finishing eating as she arrived. Kagome smiled slightly, "I'm earlier than last time." Kagome said in her defense before the others could complain.

Sango rolled her eyes, "You need to get up earlier." Sango muttered as she got her things together.

Kohaku laughed at their usual morning argument, "We'll, I'm going to head off for school. See you guys later." Kohaku said before running out the door.

Kagome and Sango watched as he ran out before Sango rolled her eyes, "I don't get how we're related. Yeah, we might look alike, but I can't see how anyone could willingly run to school when they have the option of getting a ride."

Kagome laughed slightly, "Well, he just likes to stay in shape. Nothing really wrong with that." Kagome said then laughed at the look on Sango's face, "All right, well it's a little weird to want to do that so early in the morning." She finished as she got up and put her dishes away. Kagome grabbed her things as she went to the door with Sango.

"All right, looks like we wont be too late." Sango said as she got into her car and started it up. After Kagome was in, she backed up and headed towards their school.

"Oh! Over there." Kagome pointed out a free parking space as Sango pulled into it. They quickly got out and went to the large cherry blossom tree. They threw their things on the ground before leaning back against the tree, "I guess we're the first ones here after all." Kagome said as she closed her eyes and relaxed.

"Keh, that's what you think." Said a guy jumping down from the tree and landing in front of the girls.

Sango glared, "Inuyasha! Don't do that! You're lucky that they let a hanyou into the school, don't blow it! You know no one is supposed to be in that tree! It's sacred!"

Inuyasha rolled his eyes as he sat down next to Sango, "Yeah the Goshinboku or whatever. I don't get what's so sacred about it. It's nothing but a stupid tree."

Kagome frowned at him as well, but mainly for scaring them, "It was planted the same year as the school was built. It is the symbol of our school! It's also a memorial of the little girl that died here."

"Oh yeah, I heard about that. The girl was the young daughter of the first headmaster. As he was preparing everything for the first day, the girl climbed this tree, but by a freak accident, she was killed. No one knows what exactly killed her, but there was something important about this tree that the girl wanted to protect and died doing so. It's said that her spirit still protects this tree and only the pure of heart can be near it." Miroku said as he joined them by the tree.

"'Pure of heart'? What the hell are you doing here then, you lecher?" Inuyasha muttered as he growled when Miroku invited himself to sit between Kagome and Sango.

Sango laughed as Inuyasha growled about Miroku being close to her. She knew Inuyasha still cared for her and loved it. She looked at Miroku and smiled, "I guess you better watch out Miroku. Since you seem to know so much about the legend, you know what will happen if you try to grab either of our butts." Sango said though showed off her fist for emphasis.

Kagome laughed slightly until she felt a hand rub her backside. Kagome screamed and punched Miroku, "You pervert!"

Miroku held his hands up to both Sango and Kagome, "It wasn't me! I swear!"

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, "Like there's anyone else in this school that has a habit of rubbing everyone's ass."

Miroku frowned, "I detest that. I do not rub everyone's ass, I only rub girls asses." He clarified getting two bumps on the head.

The bell rang and Kagome hit Miroku once more for good measure before going off with Sango and Inuyasha to their classes. "W-what did I do?" Miroku asked barely conscious.

The first half of school was long and boring. Kagome didn't get any homework, as usual. Sango, on the other hand, had tons by lunch, which she always complained about. Kagome took classes that she had to and excelled in them. Sango always took classes that were above her and barely passed, but she bragged about being in higher classes.

Kagome sat down next to Inuyasha since Sango had yet to arrive. She smiled up at him, "So, how's school going for you so far?"

Inuyasha shrugged as he ate his lunch, "Nothing much. Just teachers talking about whatever and me not caring." Inuyasha said smirking down at her.

Kagome frowned at him, "You know you won't be able to get through life with your natural talents. You're going to have to work for something eventually and you wont know what to do. So don't expect to come begging to me when that day comes."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, "Yeah, like I'll ever beg. I'm not some sissy guy like… Miroku."

Kagome and Inuyasha turned their attention to Sango and Miroku coming towards their table, "Please, please, please forgive me! It was an accident. I didn't really mean to touch your ass. My hand just slipped and I didn't know what to do. That's why I didn't pull away right away!" Miroku rambled out as he followed beggingly behind Sango.

Sango just sat down between Inuyasha and Kagome ignoring Miroku. Kagome rolled her eyes, "You know she's not always going to forgive you. Why can't you just change your pervert ways into… I don't know, maybe something more romantic that will actually get you somewhere with a girl?" Kagome said as she finished her lunch at the same time Inuyasha was getting up to throw his away. She simply gave her garbage to him for him to get rid of while he was up.

Inuyasha half glared at her, but did it anyways, "Anyone else that like to drop off their stuff?" he asked sarcastically.

Everyone at the table, even people they didn't know at the other end of the table, quickly gathered everything and threw it on Inuyasha's tray. Inuyasha growled at them before walking to the trash and throwing it all away before anyone else could add something more then taking the tray over to the tray drop off.

Miroku sighed as he looked over at Kagome, "I have no perverted ways, Kagome. It's all just misunderstandings."

Kagome shook her head, "'misunderstandings'? You just accidentally took Ayame's shirt off and accidentally touched her breasts…"

Miroku laughed slightly, "Okay, that was once… but that was a long time ago. Things like that were new to me back then. I couldn't help but be curious. It wasn't like she was exactly objective!"

"You're still a pervert. Nothing is going to change that." Kagome said as she rubbed her head. "I don't believe your stupid lies."

Sango finally looked at Miroku sitting across from her, "Will you promise never to do it again?" She asked knowing that she couldn't really ignore him for long.

Miroku got up and kneeled on the ground next to her. He took her hand and kissed it, "I swear to you that I have no intention on ever doing anything perverted to you ever again."

Sango blushed and smiled. She nodded as she turned away to hide her blush. She quickly finished her lunch as she stood up, "I'm going to go head outside. It's quieter out there and it'll be easier to finish my… MIROKU! YOU PERVERT! GET YOUR HAND OFF MY ASS!!!" She yelled glaring daggers at him.

Miroku quickly backed away from her, "I didn't do it on purpose! I swear to you! I had NO intention of doing that! My hand! It's cursed!" he said as he followed her out begging for her forgiveness.

Kagome laughed watching them knowing that it wouldn't last long before they would forgive each other and then Miroku would do something to make Sango mad again.

"Hey Kagome."

Kagome smiled and turned to Kouga, "Hey Kouga, what's up? Where have you been?" she asked as she watched as he sat down next to her.

Kouga brushed his bangs back, "Well, I've been looking for you. It's been forever since I last saw you. You know we should see each other more often if you're going to become my mate." Kouga said grabbing her hands and kissing them.

Kagome blushed and backed slightly, "Kouga… I never said that exactly. I mean… I would like to become your mate maybe someday, but you can't just say that I'm going to be your mate without asking me."

Kouga smirked slightly at her, "We'll, you have given me everything to make me assume that you would be. Besides, what you've done in the past proves that, even though you might not be ready now, you want to become my mate." Kouga kissed Kagome's hand, "Just remember that I'm the only one that can touch you so don't let any creep take what's mine." He smirked at her and winked before he got up and left to find his group of friends.

"Hey Higurashi."

Kagome turned around again this time seeing Hojou behind her. She smiled and motioned for him to sit next to her, "Hey Hojou. I haven't seen you in a while. What's going on?" she asked politely.

Hojou blushed slightly as he sat close to Kagome, "Well, it's been hard going through all the classes I need to finish before Medical School. There's a lot I need to study for when I become a doctor." He said brightly smiling at her.

Kagome nodded slightly to him, "Yeah it's hard, but I'm sure you'll be fine. Ever since we were little you've always taken care of my scratches and knew exactly what to do. You'll become a great doctor. It's always what you've wanted to be."

Hojou blushed again, "Thank you, Higurashi. You've always been so kind to me." He said moving a little closer to her again so he was almost against her.

Kagome backed away slightly, but he just followed until she was out of space to move. She laughed nervously, "Uhh thanks for the compliment… Hojou."

He smiled and set his hand on her thigh, "You know you can talk to me any time about anything. I'll be there for you whenever. We haven't talked for so long and I really want to get back to what we used to have."

Kagome tried moving his unmovable hand, "Uhh… I… I don't…"

Inuyasha cleared his throat, "Am I interrupting something?" he muttered glaring at them.

Hojou pulled away seeing that Inuyasha was behind him with his arms crossed. He smiled at Kagome before looking back at Inuyasha, "Nothing at all. I'll see you later Higurashi." He said glancing at her before walking away.

Kagome sighed in relief, "Thank you Inuyasha." She said quietly.

Inuyasha sat down on the bench, "Don't bother thanking me, but if that creep bothers you again, just talk to me and I'll take care of him." Inuyasha said as he looked around the room. 'Or two creeps. I smell both Hojou and Kouga on her.' He thought half paying attention to what he was doing.

Kagome blushed slightly, "Inuyasha…."

"Where's Sango?" he asked not paying much attention to her anymore.

'One track mind…' Kagome sighed quietly, 'Of course… always about Sango even though she's trying to get with another guy…' Kagome thought before shaking her feelings away, "She went outside to work on her homework and probably fight with Miroku about his perverted ways." Kagome said as she stood up, "The bell is about to ring. I'll just start heading to my class." Kagome quickly grabbed her things as she started walking towards her study hall.

Inuyasha glanced over at Kagome confused at her sudden change in behavior. He grabbed his backpack and threw it over his shoulder as he followed Kagome. "It's no use in trying to find her now I guess." He said as he walked with her towards their study hall class as the bell rang.

Kagome nodded as she kept her head down, 'Why am I acting this way? It's not as if I have feelings for him or anything. I'm just being stupid. He's my best friend's ex. Of course there's nothing between Inuyasha and I. I couldn't like someone, not after…' Kagome thought as she took her seat and set her stuff down.

Inuyasha sat next to her dropping his things on the floor, 'What's up with Kagome? She's never acted like this before. I bet it's that Kouga creep. He probably did something more than I saw. I'll make sure to beat him up next time I see him.' He thought smirking slightly. He glanced over at Kagome seeing that she was deep in thought, 'I know a way to cheer her up.'

Kagome squealed and jumped feelings something tickling her side. She laughed and tried to push the hand away. "I-Inuyasha! Q-quit it!" She stammered out through her laughter.

Inuyasha smiled hearing her laughter, "Who's gonna make me?"

Kagome frowned playfully at him, "Me." She quickly grabbed his hand to stop him from tickling her and she started tickling him.

They continued at their tickle war until the teacher came in, "All right, all right. Settle down. This is a quiet study hall!" he announced before sitting at his desk and working on paperwork.

Kagome put on her music as she relaxed since she didn't have work to do. She closed her eyes getting a little rest before she would have to go to her biology class. She opened her eyes feeling paper on her hands. She glanced at Inuyasha seeing that the note was from him. She opened it and read:

Hey

I was wondering what Sango and you were doing today after school. Maybe you guys can hang out at my place?

-Inuyasha

Kagome took out her pencil and replied under his question:

Hi

Sango has tons of homework to do and two projects. She also has practice for Tennis and Flute today so she can't really do anything.

Kagome refolded it before handing it back to Inuyasha. She watched as he read it and wrote something then handed it back to her. She unfolded it again and read:

Well, what are you doing then? Just the two of us can hang out if Sango's too busy. I need something to do today. Can't waste a perfectly good Friday.

Kagome thought for a few moments. She had never been at Inuyasha's without someone else there. She shrugged it off. Inuyasha and her were friends. Just because they were alone didn't mean anything. She smiled as she responded back:

Sure why not? I've got nothing to do. I'll need a ride though, if you don't mind.

She handed it back to him and watched as he simply nodded to her. She smiled and leaned back relaxing again waiting for the rest of the day to finish so she could go home and get ready.

Kagome looked behind her hearing the doorbell ring, "Be right there!" Kagome yelled as she grabbed her jacket and slipped her shoes on. She opened the door and smiled seeing Inuyasha leaning up against the wall waiting for her. "Hey."

He smirked, "Took ya a while." He muttered as he pushed himself up and brushed himself off. "Where's Sango?"

Kagome rolled her eyes at him, "Oh, those 30 seconds must have been murder on you, Mr. Impatient. I'm sorry it took so long for me to walk down the stairs. Next time I'll run and probably fall killing myself." She said as she turned and closed the door and locking it, "Sango's over at a friends house studying with them and working on their project."

Inuyasha laughed, "You're the optimist." He muttered as he walked towards the car with Kagome following a bit sad that he didn't get to see Sango at all. As soon as Kagome sat down and closed the door, Inuyasha took off. He sped off towards his place not caring much about speeding on small roads. If people got in his way, that was their problem.

Kagome frowned at him, "Do you have to speed so much?" She asked as she buckled her seat belt.

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, "I like this speed. I could go a lot faster, but since you're already panicking…" Inuyasha turned the corner quickly making Kagome squeak in surprise. He laughed, "I can handle the car fine. This is nothing for me. I can run a lot faster than this."

Kagome glared at him, "You can run faster than 70 mph?" she asked knowing that he was a hanyou, though she doubted that he could run as fast as a youkai.

Inuyasha smirked, "I'll show you sometime." Inuyasha said as he stopped and parked in his driveway. He got out and walked towards the front door waiting for Kagome to catch up.

Kagome got out of the car and looked at Inuyasha's house. She shook her head. She knew that Inuyasha was rich, but somehow it always surprised her. Inuyasha wasn't the coolest kid in school, though he was pretty popular with everyone he met, mainly the girls. He drove a used car, mainly because he had a habit of speeding and his parents didn't want to keep buying expensive cars for him, though he had some that he didn't really use.

"Stop gawking and lets get to my room." Inuyasha said as he opened the door and waited for Kagome to finally catch up. "If we're lucky we'll miss seeing my family."

Kagome blushed slightly and nodded as she walked with him towards his room. She was used to living in mansions because of Sango's place, but Inuyasha's seemed bigger and it was decorated a lot differently. It had more antique things rather than the newest thing out there. Kagome liked his place and loved his family, well most of his family or mainly just his parents.

"Kagome-chan! You're here! Inu-chan didn't tell me that you were coming over!" Inuyasha's mother, Izayoi, said coming from another room and hugging Kagome. Out of Inuyasha's friends, Kagome had always been her favorite.

Kagome smiled slightly feeling a bit weird to be hugged by Inuyasha's mother, but was quickly getting used to it from all the other times she had been over. "Hello Takahashi-san." Kagome said politely.

Izayoi pulled away, "Oh dear, just call me Izayoi! No need to be all formal or anything. You should know that by now." She laughed as she hugged Inuyasha, "Well, I'm going to go make sure the dinner is done right. I'll see you kids for dinner in a few hours. I'm sure Inuyasha wont mind taking you home a bit late." She said as she walked off to the kitchen.

Inuyasha shook his head and started climbing the stairs to his room, "I guess you're staying for dinner."

"I don't think I have a choice." Kagome said as she followed him to his room. She looked around seeing that it didn't seem like either Inutaisho or Sesshoumaru were home yet.

Inuyasha sat down on his bed and flipped on the TV. They watched it in silence for a while, sometimes talking to each other about random things going on in their lives, before Inuyasha finally turned to Kagome, "Hey, uhh I was wondering… you live with Sango and all and you're her best friend. Uhh do you know if… she may still consider going out with me?" Inuyasha asked thinking that it was a bit awkward talking to Kagome about it.

Kagome looked away from the TV and to Inuyasha. 'Well, she acts totally jealous whenever he's even looking at another girl so it's obvious that she still likes him even though she wont say that, but she is getting really close to Miroku now…' Kagome sighed slightly, "Well, she's upset about what happened over the summer, but maybe if you prove yourself to her… she might take you back."

Inuyasha smiled for a few moments, but then frowned, "How the hell am I supposed to 'prove myself to her'? What does that even mean?"

Kagome looked at her hands thinking for a few moments, "Well, prove to her that you love her like you say you do. You can't just say it, words are just words. You need to prove you love her with your actions." Kagome suggested.

Inuyasha looked down trying to think of something to do, but couldn't come up with anything. He looked up at Kagome again, "Will you help me get back together with Sango?" he asked putting his doggie ears down in a puppy dog look.

Kagome frowned knowing that she was helpless with that look. She sighed and nodded, "I'll help you the best I can, but I don't promise anything all right?"

Inuyasha smiled and nodded, "Great! Come on, I think I smell dinner ready." Inuyasha said as he stood up and walked downstairs.

'Why does it feel… weird when I think about Inuyasha getting back together with Sango?' Kagome thought to herself as she sat on his bed a few more moments before shaking it off and following him down to dinner.

She sat down next to Inuyasha and smiled at the servant who brought out the food. Across from her sat the emotionless Sesshoumaru. She looked up at him and they made brief eye contact before she nervously looked down and started eating her food. Next to Sesshoumaru was the serious Inutaisho. Izayoi sat between Inutaisho and Inuyasha at the end of the table.

Sesshoumaru was always quiet and rarely spoke unless his father asked him a question. Sesshoumaru did often stop to insult his brother since Sesshoumaru detest half-breeds. Sesshoumaru was also the one that was going to take Inutaisho's place in their company when he retired and Sesshoumaru had trained hard for the position. He hated his brother also because there was a chance that Inuyasha might take the position instead.

Inutaisho was a serious working and had started his company when he was about Inuyasha's age, which was centuries ago. It used to be only demon oriented, but recently it had become more mixed. Ever since Inutaisho had fallen in love with Inuyasha's mother. After Inuyasha was born, Inutaisho became very protective of him and his mother. He knew having a half-demon son was going to cause trouble with everyone that was upset about the mixing of demons and humans.

Inutaisho never really liked any of Inuyasha's friends. He didn't trust them and suspected that they could be using him to get money or planning on gaining his trust to hurt Inuyasha to get to Inutaisho. He didn't like that so he didn't usually like anyone around Inuyasha, besides Kagome. There was something about her that just made you warm up to her.

She was very much like Izayoi so Inutaisho couldn't help but like her. Their personalities were similar and it was easy for them to worm their way into a heart. Somehow he knew that Kagome would never intentionally hurt Inuyasha unless he deserved it. Even then, she usually kept things that bothered her to herself. He also knew that there was something about her that she was trying to hide and Inuyasha seemed to be getting closer to her to find out what.

After a bit of small talk, Kagome got up after finishing her dinner, being one of the last to finish. It was obvious that eating fast was on the father's side of the family or the fact that they were all guys helped with that. Kagome helped Izayoi cleanup before going back to Inuyasha's room. She laughed seeing him lying on his bed staring at the ceiling blankly. "Don't you look smart?"

Inuyasha frowned and grabbed her pulling her onto the bed and tickling her, "What was that?" he asked as he pinned her arms so that she couldn't fight back.

Kagome laughed and kicked trying to get free, "N-nothing! I-I give up! You win!"

Inuyasha smirked and let go, "That's what I thought." He said as he laid down on the bed next to her. He closed his eyes thinking to himself for a little bit.

Kagome glanced over at him seeing that he was quiet. She smirked thinking about getting revenge when he stunned her by his question.

"What do you think I should do first?" After a long pause of silence, Inuyasha sat up and looked at Kagome, "You know, to help me get back together with Sango. What should I do first?"

Kagome shook her head, "It has to be special and something where you two are alone so you can talk about things. I can't tell you exactly what to do. It has to be original and something that you think up on your own." Kagome said as she stopped, standing beside his bed.

Inuyasha half glared at her, "That helps a lot." He said sarcastically. He rolled off his bed and stood, "All this stupid shit you have to go through. It better work." He muttered as he grabbed his coat and went to the door, "Come on. It's getting late and you probably should have been home a while ago. Sango might worry that I've done something to you." He said as he walked outside.

Kagome just nodded slightly and followed him. Once outside she frowned and looked at him confused, "Umm Inuyasha? Did you drop something? Why are you keeling down?" she asked as she stood on the porch.

Inuyasha growled slightly, "What's with all the questions?" He looked behind him at her, "I told you that I can run faster than I can drive. If we're in a hurry I can just carry you. I'll prove to you that I'm faster than any youkai you'll meet. Now get on."

Kagome laughed and climbed on his back. She locked her arms around his neck, "Kouga's pretty fast you know. I'm not sure that you can run faster than him." She said as she tightened her grip when he stood up.

"Eh… loosen the grip. I'm not gonna let you fall." He said coughing slightly when she finally stopped choking him and let out a small 'sorry'. He held onto her thighs, "If I do 'accidentally' let go, just try to remember to curl in a ball and protect your head. You might live that way." He said as he walked more out into the open.

He laughed when she squealed and buried her face into his shoulder. Kagome playfully hit Inuyasha on the shoulder, "You better not let me fall." She muttered before locking her arms around his shoulders.

Inuyasha shook his head, "Come on, have a little more faith in me, will ya." He said before he jumped off high into the air. He jumped tree-to-tree, building-to-building on his way back to Sango's.

After a while of speeding through town Inuyasha jumped high and soared the rest of the way. He smirked feeling Kagome relax against him, "It's beautiful, seeing things from this view." She said as she looked over his shoulder.

Inuyasha shrugged, "Nothing special. It does make it easier to get away from whatever you're running from. Sesshoumaru still hasn't figured out that I can jump this high or that I can stay in the air for so long."

Kagome laughed, "You guys shouldn't fight so much. You should enjoy being in each others company while you still can."

Inuyasha scoffed, "What the hell are you talking about? I wouldn't fight with the fluff ball if he didn't keep insulting me about being a half-breed. He deserves everything that happens. I'll be glad when he finally takes my Chichi-ue's place at work. Then I wont have to see him as much maybe not at all."

Kagome frowned and closed her eyes leaning against his back, "Once he's gone you'll miss him more than you think you will. My little brother may have been annoying at times, but I still miss him. I miss having fights or having someone to talk to that isn't your parents. He's someone who knows exactly what I'm going through." Kagome said burying her face in his silver hair.

Inuyasha frowned though couldn't really say anything to that. He wasn't good with the whole emotions and comforting thing. He landed outside Sango's place. He kneeled down and dropped her off. "Night." He said simply before jumping off to go back home, 'Does her missing her brother and father upset her that much? She usually doesn't seem like she cares…' he thought as he glanced back at her to see that she was already inside.

Kagome noticed that everyone seemed to be asleep already. She quickly got ready for bed and went into her room. She closed the door and sat down on her bed taking her diary out. She opened it to a fresh page and started writing:

Dear Diary,

I can't believe that I'm still writing like you understand what I'm writing, but I guess I'm naïve about that. That's not what I wanted to write about in here anyways.

I've kind of had a busy day today. He showed up today out of nowhere. I can't believe he acts like nothing ever happened, but I'm doing the same thing. It's not that I'm really trying to forget what happened, it's just that I don't want to think about it and let it bring me down. I guess it already has since it's hard for me to trust anyone I don't know, but at least the others don't know that. As long as I'm able to keep my happy face up, then what does it matter what I really feel.

Also, Inuyasha asked me to help him get back together with Sango. For some reason, the thought bothers me, but at the same time it doesn't. I want them both to be happy and that's what matters. Who cares about my own feelings? I don't even know what I'm saying. What feelings? It's not as if I like Inuyasha more than just a friend. After that happened, I promised not to like anyone like that ever again.

Though, even through everything. It's still a weird feeling that I'm getting. I don't really understand what it is that I'm feeling, but I don't like it. Its kind of scaring me. I wish I could describe what I'm feeling, but it's just this… kind of nervousness that I'm getting every time I'm with Inuyasha or see him. I've never felt like that before. What could it mean?

-Kagome

Kagome put her diary down and closed it. She laid back on her bed watching the ceiling for a while trying to think things out before giving up and turning on her side to rest. It had been a long day and she was ready for it to end.

AN: Well, this is my new fanfic that I'm working on. It'll be updating a little slow for a while and by the time I'll be able to write this more easily, it'll be school and I wont have as much time to work on it. Isn't that fun? Anyways, I hope you enjoy this fanfic. It'll probably have a happier ending than my life, but be warned that some things later on might not be for younger peoples, but that's a few chapters away and wont be in as much detail as things will about… 17 chapters away give or take a few. Well that's all for now, ja ne from Chise.