A/N: Sorry about ending the sequel... But I promised my friend I wouldn't write five different stories at once... Only because Xlibris wants to publish me and I work too much on Inuyasha...

Kagome sat at her bedroom desk, tapping her pencil. It was finally December, Christmas time! It was only December first, though. So she could find an easy way to tell her friends at the warring era what Christmas was. Then she stopped tapping her pencil, and began to blush. Inuyasha, how could she forget? What did he want? Did he want her to stay with the gang, a gift, or what, exactly? Kagome sighed and set her arms on her desk and rested her head on her arms, confused and saddened. Inuyasha was the type of person that was hard to please.

It was quickly known to Kagome who Inuyasha was when they began to travel together. He would fuss over stupid things, not let her go home at all, and always betrayed Kagome... By going to his prior lover, Kikyou. At first she didn't mind, but she soon got sad, and then jealous. Until finally, she was envious of of her former self, Kikyou. Kagome'd wish for Kikyou to join the Earth once more, but never said it aloud, even though her best friend, Sango, noticed through Kagome's actions. But now, since Kikyou had rejoined the Earth, like she wished, she noticed Inuyasha's behavior...

Inuyasha had been more quiet at first, and then angry. But he was always like that. After Kagome comforts his loss, and then tells him how mad she was, he calmed down. So the whole gang, Shippou, Sango, Miroku, and possibly even Kirara, knew that Kagome loved Inuyasha, and Inuyasha cared deeply for Kagome. Then why hadn't Kagome confessed straight to Inuyasha, or Inuyasha even notice his own feelings? Kagome figured that it was because she, to Inuyasha, was only a copy of Kikyou, and a jewel detector. Until he cried for her, then she knew he was a good friend, and she wished for more.

That was what Kagome truly wanted, him to love her for her. Even if it was only Christmas, she wanted it so badly. Kagome took out a piece of paper and started to write her Christmas list for her family. She listed herbs found in present time, easy to carry study books, a CD or two, and that was it. Her mind wanted those things, but her heart longed for other things. For Naraku to die, for Sango to find happiness once more, Miroku to live a calm and normal life(meaning not being a lecher and get with Sango already), Shippou to live on without his parents cruel deaths by the Thunder Brothers, and Inuyasha's love. She wanted so much, but could she get all those things her heart wanted so easily?

Kagome wiped away the forming tears and took a deep breath, telling herself to break down so quick. Who knew? Kagome could get those things within the 'Month of Miracles'. Kagome smiled and went downstairs. Her grandfather, Gramps for short, was watching the news, as Souta, her kid brother, sat at the kitchen table finishing a report for school, and her mother, Mrs.Higurashi, was cooking dinner. Souta said 'hey', but didn't look up from his paper. Mrs.Higurashi turned and smiled at her daughter. "So, Kagome, do you have your list?" She asked.

"Of course." Kagome smiled and hung it by a magnet on the refrigerator. Kagome sighed and took a deep breath of the scent of dinner. Eggplant and rice, her favorite dinner. Kagome sat down on the kitchen table and rubbed her temples. She had a headache because she was trying to figure out what to get Inuyasha. She wanted to give him a kiss, but she didn't want to ruin their relationship. Maybe a scarf; but he was a half-demon, so he didn't get cold... And he wouldn't admit to the locket issue. He said he wouldn't wear it, but it saved his life against Kaguya. And to this day, he says he did not wear it at all, even though when Inuyasha's asleep, Kagome sees the locket.

"What's wrong, Sis?" Souta asked. Kagome looked up at Souta and sighed. Then Souta knew half of it, "Inuyasha, again?" He asked.

"Yeah..." Kagome whined, resting her head on the table, "Tomorrow I'll go back and explain to my friends at Inuyasha's era what Christmas is, and then I have to get all of them a gift..."

"You know what to get all of them, except Inuyasha. Right?" Mrs.Higurashi suggested.

"Mama, how do you know me so well, when I'm hardly here anymore?" Kagome looked up at her mother. Gramps walked in, with his arms folded across his chest, and he, once again, looked superior. Kagome sweatdropped.

"It's because she's your mother, Kagome." Gramps said. Kagome almost fell over. Then she laughed and nodded. She sat up and begun talking to her family. It had been ages since they all talked like this. Souta kept on asking about Inuyasha, and Kagome easily answered them. As she glanced over to her guardians, her mother and grandfather, she saw them smile and nod at each other. Why had they do that? What do they know that Kagome didn't? Kagome shrugged it off as her mother passed around the dinner plates.

Inuyasha sat in Goshinboku impatiently, moving his dangling leg. He'd mutter words about Kagome only demons could hear. Insulting her, growling, but then became quiet. He saw Kagome smiling in his mind. That always calmed him; it reminded him of his mother, Izayoi. He became dazed by Kagome's beauty, just in his mind. He knew he was blushing, but who would really bother him, when he left Kaede's scowling? Buddha really must've hated Inuyasha at the moment, because Miroku called up to him.

"Hey, Inuyasha!" Miroku said. Then Miroku saw Inuyasha's blushing, and smirked. "Thinking of Kagome?"

Inuyasha blinked, gritted his teeth, and mumbled, "Buddha really hates me..."

"Well, of course! Look at you, killing anything that says a word." Miroku sighed. Inuyasha jumped down and growled at Miroku. That was the same growl he'd always give Miroku, meaning, 'Monk, you have a death wish, don't you?'. So Miroku changed the subject, "So, you do love Kagome, then?" Miroku cleared his throat, signaling Inuyasha to say something.

"..." Inuyasha looked down and clenched his fists, "You say anything, you are dead, Monk."

"Fine, fine." Miroku sighed. "Do you want to talk?"

"Feh." Inuyasha folded his arms, "You never talk about Sango. Kagome and us already know you love her." Inuyasha scoffed. "Even though you are the worst lecher ever."

Even after that insult, they did talk. They didn't even notice it was sundown yet. But the smell of fish caught Inuyasha's nose, and he told Miroku it was dinner time already. Miroku nodded and they both headed back, talking. This time, about the whereabouts of Naraku.

Kagome was laying on her bed, holding a pillow to her chest, thinking of Inuyasha. Is he still alive? She thought, because he always fought. They say he always misses me... Is that why he comes after me so much? Not because I'm a jewel detector? Kagome sighed and sat up, glanced at the pillow, and said aloud, "Then why in the world does he cause me so grief!" She tossed her pillow against her door, when her mother opened it. Mrs.Higurashi smiled and had a plate of cookies and a cup of milk. Kagome put on a fake smile, which didn't fool her mother apparently.

"Dear, what's wrong?" Kagome's mother asked.

"Nothing." Kagome lied.

"Inuyasha again?" Mrs.Higurashi sighed and wrapped her arm around her daughter, "What exactly is wrong?"

Kagome looked at her mother sympathetically, "Him always not caring about me! Sure, he comes to get me and all, but that's about it. All my friends at the other era assures me he does care for me, but I can't see it!" Kagome whined, "He makes life so difficult! I try to be nice! Always, b-but... He never returns it! He curses at me, and to the young fox demon I care for! To everyone! We are his friends! And..." Kagome fell into her mother's arms and began crying.

Outside her window, snow started falling from the heavens. And a certain half-demon climbed out of the Bone-Eater's Well. The snow made Inuyasha unable to smell Kagome's tears, though. So he didn't know she was crying. But he was worried about Kagome.

Inside, Kagome's mother told her to sleep, and that tomorrow would be better day. Kagome nodded and bid her mother good night. As soon as her mother left, Kagome changed into her pajamas and went to bed. After she fell asleep, Inuyasha crept into her room. First thing that caught his nose was Kagome's scent and cookies. Kagome's mother left the cookies in there. Inuyasha smiled and sat at Kagome's room, watching her sleep calmly. How could one such as her sleep so calm? When she always sat Inuyasha, yelled at him, and always made Inuyasha worry? Because you love her, you IDIOT! Inuyasha's conscience told him. She's everything you've longed for!

"Feh... Then why do I get headaches?" Inuyasha said outloud. And he totally spaced out that Kagome was a light sleeper. So, without even thinking(again), he woke Kagome up. Kagome mumbled something about Buuyo as she sat up. Then, when her eyes fell on the edge of her bed, she gasped, and her eye twitched.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome whispered, "Or am I dreaming again?"

"You dream about me?" Inuyasha said.

Kagome eeped, "Er... Yeah, it's you." Kagome muttered something Inuyasha couldn't even make out. She was blushing, and Inuyasha could see the glowing redness in the dark.

"Why are you red?" He asked.

"Why are you here a day early?" Kagome changed the subject. She had the habit of doing that when it came to someone seeing her blush. Especially around Inuyasha or Miroku, and sometimes even Sango. Shippou was too young to notice, or even care, really. Kagome shook it off. "So?"

"..." Inuyasha looked away. This time, Kagome saw him blushing.

"A ha! Why were you blushing!" Kagome asked.

"You didn't answer me, did you?" Inuyasha pointed out.

"So?" Kagome asked.

"Point proven." Inuyasha stated. Kagome smiled and nodded. She got off her bed, shut her window, and turned on her lamp. She pulled Inuyasha to his feet, and forcefully dragged him to her bed, making him sit there, as she sat at her desk, facing him. Time for a little chat... She thought, smiling.

"Okay, a question." Kagome said to Inuyasha.

"Yeah, what?" Inuyasha asked, sitting Native American style, arms and legs crossed.

"Why, in the two weeks, didn't you come for me?" Kagome sighed, "I'm happy and all, but you usually get me after two days, not two weeks."

Inuyasha sat there, looking calm, but he was having a mental war. What could he say? The truth; but he was too chicken to say the word 'love' to her... Jewel shards? But that was always his excuse, and boy did he get sat for it a lot, too. But half the truth was easy to say. "It was boring." Inuyasha said bluntly. Kagome sighed. She glanced over to her clock, and blinked. She thought, Only one A.M., and I am WIDE awake? It's all Inuyasha's fault...

Inuyasha stood up, "Go to bed, we're going back, anyway." Inuyasha then sat on the floor next to Kagome's bed.

Kagome smiled and got onto her bed. She clicked off her lamp, and patted Inuyasha's head, the rubbed his ears, "Good boy."

"I ain't a dog. Go to bed." Inuyasha growled. Kagome giggled and did so. She laid down and and fell to sleep, with Inuyasha sitting there, watching her every delicate move.