This will be written as Inuyasha POV or Kagome POV format.

And yes. This is my first fanfic, so please write reviews that are pretty honest! I don't mind harsh honesty. As long as it's not too insulting.

Rated T, because of course. Inuyasha curses too much. I'm sure his mom would shove some soap down his throat, no? But I still love him!

DISCLAIMER: I don't own any Inuyasha characters or the manga/anime/game. As much as I hate to say it... I wish I could have the money to own anything of him x3

CH. 1 Realization?

Kagome

Thump, thump, thump...

As I ran my hand through my hair, my heart kept thumping wildly as I could feel eyes behind my back. I turned around, and sure enough, Inuyasha was watching me intently. Who could blame him? I was, after all, the reincarnation of his first love.

I let out a small sigh and looked at the ground. I'm sure he would never feel for me what he felt for Kikyo despite the fact she was already, well... Dead. Her soul in a clay doll, emotionless and cold. I shivered at the thought as Shippo gripped my sleeve and threw me a look of concern. I smiled at him with motherly warmth.

I heard a loud slap echo, which was most probably Sango slapping the perverted monk Miroku. I chuckled quietly as I imagined what Miroku had said to Sango...

" Sango! I wish to bear a son! A son that will finish the deed, I may not finish. To be able to defeat Naraku, if I were ever died off so I beg of yo- ," Miroku sang to the beautiful demon hunter. He was awarded by a slap in the face, which most probably was because he tried to grab her behind, once again. Sango growled at Miroku ", Lecher! What kind of monk are you! What woman would want to bear YOUR child? "

I announced I was going to take a bath and went to the hot springs. As I relaxed in the water, I realized how I felt about the whole situation I was tangled up in. Hugging my knees to my chest, I thought about how I was going to tell Inuyasha how I felt. He probably felt nothing of the sort for me, since he belongs to Kikyo... The woman he loves...

Sighing, I ran my fingers through my hair and couldn't help but think of when I first met Inuyasha. He first mistakened me for Kikyo, when he almost kissed me because of my resemblance to her, and then when she was brought back from the living dead. Dunking my head under the water a bit then rose my head. " He'll never love me like he loves Kikyo, " I whimpered and got up to dry off.

After changing into some new clothes, I went and sat underneathe the tree near the fire. Everyone was already asleep. Except for Inuyasha and he was missing. Where is he? I wonder and ponder the situation, then saw the soul collectors. Of course... He went to Kikyo. My curiousty got the better of myself and she followed the soul collectors. Maybe if I hadn't followed them, I wouldn't have done what I did... I wouldn't have the guilt on my soul... I felt so foolish after.

I followed quietly and caught Inuyasha and Kikyo in an embrace. Obviously, Inuyasha didn't notice anything but Kikyo, Kikyo on the other hand knew of the human girl's presence. Kikyo felt nothing, but knew of the pain and sorrow this inflicted on the girl. She didn't want to stop inflicting the pain, but she couldn't stop. She enjoyed the girl's misery.

Inuyasha murmured ", Kikyo... " The love was clear in his eyes, the way he touched her, his loving gaze... I backed up slowly. Of course... He'd always choose her... I felt lost. I didn't know what to do. I ran. I ran and ran and ran. Ignoring the couple that I had abandoned. And my heart? I watched my whole romantic journey turn into a shadowed dream.

A/N: Now I'd love some reviews 8D It might bring inspiration into this peanut brain of mine!