New Loves? Or Old loves?

Disclaimer: Unfortunately I do not own any of the Inuyasha characters. (Damn.)

Full Summary: Kagome and Inuyasha's feelings for each other start to slip away since Kikyo has returned. Kagome and Inuyasha fight like always but this time it struck Kagome's last nerve. Will she leave the Inu-gang for good?

Chapter 1

"Kagome…" A familiar voice said. "I never knew you liked me?" Kagome surprised by his interest "That was only to hide my true feelings. I love you Kagome." His hand reached out for her. He grabbed her by the waist and moved in for the kiss. The kiss made her tremble, it was amazing. When they pulled apart Kagome said to him, "I love you too…" Then the dream faded out.

Startled by having this dream, she instantly rose from her sleep. She noticed she was sweating. Why was she having this dream so much? It was really starting to piss her off. Knowing that if she were to try to go back to sleep she would only fail at the attempt. So she rose from her cot and walked outside. It was a full moon, fire flies seemed to be dancing around this huge oak tree. 'It's so romantic… I wonder where Inuyasha is.' She remembered not seeing him in his cot when she was going outside.

'He hasn't seemed to notice I was there than for any other reason than to hunt for jewel shards, now that Kikyo has returned. That bitch… what right does she have to come back from the dead and try to steal my soul and Inuyasha. Wait… What am I mad about? Inuyasha obviously still loves her and the only reason I am still around is to hunt for the shards' Being lost in her thoughts she didn't notice that Inuyasha watching her from up in the tree.

'She has been doing this a lot lately. What kind of dreams has she been having to have this early of a wake every morning… she really does look radiant in this lighting.' He stopped himself.

He had realized he had feelings for Kagome some time ago but when Kikyo returned he seemed to forget about those feelings. 'Why does Kikyo torture me like this? I know deep inside that she is evil, and shouldn't be trying to kill Kagome but I never really stopped loving her.' Then almost right after he heard a scream then, "SIT BOY!" He came crashing down to the very hard earth.

"Damn, Kagome! Why do you always do that!"

"You shouldn't be spying on me, you pervert! And why weren't you making out with Kikyo or something?" she said with a tint of bitterness.

He narrowed his eyes to mere slits. "Damn you Kagome! Why do you have to always fucking do that!" "What do I do, Inuyasha?" she shot back angrily.

"You are just a stupid wench that just doesn't get it," Inuyasha said taking his gaze away from Kagome.

"Oh I get it. I get that you are desperately in love with a fucking lump of clay! You have no true feelings for me what-so-ever, and you think the only reason why I am here is to help you find the jewel shards then be out of you life forever! I get it very well, Inuyasha."

"Don't you dare call Kikyo a lump of clay!"

"Fuck it, Inuyasha. You really don't hear me, you only hear Kikyo. Anything about her you jump at. We haven't had a real conversation since she came back. I see no reason why I should be here."

"Kagome… I … you shouldn't…" For once Inuyasha seemed to be at a loss for words.

Kagome had noticed this and was surprised by it. Then she noticed how close they actually were. She could almost feel is firm chest against hers. They looked into each others eyes. 'Yes. He is going to kiss me.' But than almost instantly Inuyasha ran into the forest. Kagome felt a tear find its way down her cheek. She wiped it away trying to hold back anymore that were fighting their way out of her eyes. She knew where he was going and that made her cry. He was going to find Kikyo.

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He ran into the forest shocked by what they almost did. I know I have feelings for so why did I run? But I do love Kikyo. Where is she anyways, she usually comes by now. Then almost on cue he saw the miko that had stolen his heart. To him she was so beautiful. Her scent was different though, it had the smell of clay in it but he paid no attention to that. She approached him with such a graceful manner.

"You have sought me out, Inuyasha?"

"Yes, I just wanted to see you." He walked closer to her and without even knowing he kissed her. A smirk came across her face as they were kissing. 'So the bitch Kagome doesn't not have a full grip on him. So all I have to do is get her out of the picture, get my soul and Inuyasha will be mine once again.'

Inuyasha tightened his grip on Kikyo. He really didn't know why he was kissing her. Maybe he was just doing this as an after thought of Kagome. But he really was enjoying it. He loved Kikyo, but did he also love his reincarnation? 'Why do I call her that? She is her own person. Damn why do I argue with myself'

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The tears had won she had fallen to her knees and her tears were finding their way to the ground. She could not stand it any longer, she had to leave. But she didn't want to deal with the goodbyes. She would cry too much. So found herself a piece of paper and a quill. She the wrote –

Sango, Miroku and Shippo,

You have been my dearest friends. You are family to me. Sango you are like the big sister I never had, and I appreciate you dealing with me. Miroku, even though you tried to grope me many times I still say you are a really good friend. And Shippo, you are like a son to me. I love you dearly and I wish to see you grow but I must get away. I do not believe I will return but maybe some day I will. I left my jewel shards in Inuyasha's bed. Take care all of you

With Love,

Kagome Higurashi

P.S. Don't stop searching for the jewel shards just because of me. I will be fine.

She tried to wipe away all the tears that had fallen on the piece of paper, but it seemed impossible. She laid it on her bed. She stood there for a moment. 'I wonder how they will react. I don't want to hurt them, but I don't want Inuyasha hurting me any longer. They won't have any problems with finding the jewel shards.' Wiping even more tears from her face, she grabbed her pack. 'Can I ever stop crying?' She then headed for the door. She saw the sun was rising. 'I better leave soon'

Kagome was not a great miko but she could sense when something powerful was approaching. This one she knew though, it was a familiarity to her. It was Inuyasha. She did not want to face him. She was furious with him. 'He could not just run off in the middle of a conversation to be with her…'

She tightened her jaw but then knew she had to leave, now, before he came to see her leaving. He wouldn't allow her to leave. 'He just wants me here so his beloved Kikyo can steal the rest of my soul and so he can finish the Shikon Jewel. But she wouldn't let him keep me here' She then noticed how close Inuyasha actually was so she began to run.

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"Kikyo,' Inuyasha said after he pulled away.

"Inuyasha, I love you."

Then when he looked at Kikyo's face all he saw was Kagome. Then he let go of the grip he had on her and then turned. 'Why is it that when I am with Kikyo all I can think about is Kagome, then when I am with Kagome all I can think about is Kikyo. Damn! That woman drives me crazy'

Kikyo watched as Inuyasha pulled away and started pacing. 'He is thinking about her… I better change that.' She walked up to him and pressed her lips against hers. The kiss lasted for all of 4 seconds. Inuyasha had pulled away.

"Inuyasha, don't you wish to be with me."

"I do! … But…"

He wasn't even looking at her anymore. Kikyo's anger was rising. 'That bitch. She must be dealt with…'

"Inuyasha if the only way that you will be with me is if she's gone I will take care of that."

"No! I want to be with you but don't harm Kagome!"

"So are you choosing her over me? Inuyasha I thought we loved each other. Inuyasha who do you really want to be with?"

This question had been in his mind many times before. But now he was on the spot. He had to have an answer. But how could he answer that question. He started pacing again. He couldn't choose, even though he knew he had too.

Kikyo then again walked up to Inuyasha and she kissed him again. This time she made way for her tongue to enter his mouth. He allowed it. So there they stood. Kissing. She then pulled away and whisper in his ear, "I will take care of her then."

She turned away then started running, her bow in her hand. It took a few seconds to get what Kikyo had said. He then screamed, "No!"

He then began to run back to the dojo to protect Kagome. Hoping it was not too late.

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Kagome did not stop running. She didn't want to face any of them. She then felt sweat running down her face and sliding off her face only to disappear into the air. But maybe they were tears also. She didn't care anymore. She just kept running. She finally got out of the woods only to see big open space of nothing for miles.

'Where the hell am I? Fuck it, I don't care. As long as I am away from everyone, even my family'. They would only make it worse, Asking questions like- "So when is Inuyasha going to pick you up this time?" and, "Are you and Inuyasha going out?". She hated answering these but they would hurt too much now.

'How far have I gone?' She had never seen this place before. But then she saw a flash of light and she felt a pain in her back then everything blacked out.