A/N: I haven't written a fanfic in a very very long time and this is my first time writing a fanfic for anime so please be kind!
-Rie Rie

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha but he can own me any day hee hee


CHAPTER 1

WHY?

"Why the hell are you going back home again?" Inuyasha asked with his back turned to me, arms folded. He would never face me everytime he would ask me such questions. Probably because I could always read him in some way. That pride of his ... always has been bigger than anything else for him.

"I do have OTHER priorites in life other than the Shikon jewel shards you know!" I shot back at him.

"Pfft. Let me remind you, Kagome, you're the one who shattered that damn jewel into a million pieces. Remember?" He said, "So ... this should be your main priority." His tone was so condesending that it made my blood bubble.

"Here we go again. Stupid Inuyasha," I heard Shippo say along with a slap to the forehead. Then I heard signs from all three of them, Miroku, Sango and Shippo. I swear I heard a little whimper from Kirara too. I wouldn't be surprised if all their heads were bowed in shame right now. I would look to make sure but I kept my death stare at Inuyasha who still wasn't facing me.

"We've been travelling for months, Inuyasha. We've been trying to get as many jewel shards as possible and we've all worked really really hard! I just think we all deserve a break! I need a break! I have school! I have my family, my friends --"

"You have US!" Inuyasha cut me off. I hate it when that damn hanyou does that. I was now fighting myself not to say it. Calm down Kagome. Don't do anything rash. He just wants to piss you off.

"Hey hey now, Inuyasha," Miroku interrupted nervously, "don't involve us into this. Although ... the rest of us do agree with Kagome. We do need a break once in a while. Especially Kagome. She should be able to go home once in a while." Miroku kept his ground.

"Sure, take her side you bastard," Inuyasha almost child-like, "I'm surprised you didn't want her to say so that you can put that perverted hand of yours on her ass." Miroku smiled and looked at Sango with a strange look on his face. Sango stared back, I think knowing that he going to say something perverted.

"Well, I guess I can have you all to myself then," Miroku said beaming.

SLAP!

"Okay ... maybe that wasn't the best time for that," Miroku said massaging his left cheek, "Maybe later?"

SLAP! That guy doesn't quit does he?

"Look Kagome," Inuyasha said quietly as he finally turned around to face me. He walked closer to me and I could feel that heat of his body. I was shocked to see the usual fierceness in his eyes soften. I felt light all of a sudden. "You know I don't like it when you leave. It's different without you around. It's weird." My heart skipped a beat. Did he mean that? He does care about me a little doesn't he?

"THERE! Does stupid stuff like that make you want to stay now?" He asked sharply. I felt the heat fade away and my heart beat is just racing in anger. That's it. I can't fight it anymore.

"OSUWARI!" Thud. Crack. Groans of pain. I walked away with balled fists so tight my knuckles turned white. The nerve of that stupid hanyou. I can't believe I fell for that.

I walked to the hut, grabbed my backpack and walked towards the well. "OSUWARI!" I could hear him cry out in pain. I have to remind myself to thank Kaede for that rosary. It's really a great way to let out that tension. Maybe that's what she had in mind when she gave it out. Bless your heart Kaede.

"Bye Kagome! Have fun back home and don't forget to bring back some good food for us when you get back!" Shippo shouted out as I waved to the rest of them.

"OSUWARI!" THHHHUUUUUDDDDDDDDD. I had to say it one more time. The poor soul deserved it.

"Whhyyy?" Was the last I heard Inuyasha groan before I jumped into the well.