Author's Note: This summer vacation really kicks ass for some reason. Lol, oh yes, it certainly does. I hope all of you are also having a good summer… No I really mean it; I'm not some bitch who doesn't care about you! I love you all!... Ok, I'll stop. (Ahem) Ok anyway, thank you to those who reviewed! I really do appreciate it! This chapter is starts humorous and kinda fluffy. (BTW, there will be tons and tons more fluff in chapters soon to come!) But the ending gets a bit serious and tension builds! What to do what to do! Please read and review! Enjoy!

Christine: Thank you, I'm glad it's back too, as you could tell in my last Author's Note, lol. Well I changed a lot of things because a more creative side of me has been wanting to come out and play for a while now, heh, but also because I can't remember some details in this story since I had last written (which was like a year ago) I'm not sure why, but I did not have this story in my Microsoft Word anymore when it finally finished a year ago. But then months later the staff members at ff. had had removed it themselves for some reason, and without telling me so that I could not at least save it in my Microsoft Word as a document. But that's all in the past I guess. There's more explanation about this in my profile if you care to read it at all. Thanks for your review!

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Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha

Chapter Two: Remnants Of Wonder

The stars have appeared and were shining brilliantly in the cloudless night sky, but Kagome and Inuyasha could not see them quite yet, for they were still in the well house.

They were still at the bottom of the well in fact… It actually sounded like they were kind of struggling.

"Gah, Inuyasha, please get your leg off my stomach." Kagome said with a painful grunt to soon follow after it.

"Keh, it wasn't me who pushed myself down here you know." Inuyasha retorted in response. Kagome glared, "Oh get over it already and just get up." She muttered.

Inuyasha helped Kagome stand, took a hold of her firmly and jumped up and landed just right before the well. He set Kagome down who was still holding her large bag and sighed, "Thanks." The human Inuyasha nodded in reply.

Kagome did not look away from Inuyasha just yet. He must be so anxious about being human for a full two nights. I guess no one can really blame him for feeling like that. Kagome's eyes softened as she looked at the man before her with a certain look in her eyes that Inuyasha had witnessed before.

"What is it Kagome?" He asked in a low voice, not harshly at all.

Kagome didn't seem startled when she heard him speak. She took a step forward and placed a hand on his arm, "You must be really edgy about this whole thing huh," She smiled a little more, "Well, if you're worrying now, know that you don't have to, because we're safe and I'll make sure it stays that way." Kagome nodded in assurance.

Inuyasha looked for a second and felt a true smile come across his lips. He looked back at her, "Thank you, Kagome."

How did she do it? How did Kagome always make him feel so safe and undoubtedly happy for more than a mere instant? Why did he feel this way? So… not worried at all anymore about anything in the world?
Looking into her beautiful brown eyes which he felt so much warmth and compassion pour in his own heart, he knew one thing, that he was glad to have someone like Kagome by his side… Just, always by his side. At this moment, he couldn't think of anything else to be more grateful for in his life.

Kagome smiled brightly and then laughed lightly once more, "Well let's get inside shall we?" She offered her hand to him as she held her bag on her opposite shoulder that was away from him. Kagome found herself blushing madly on the inside. She was straightforward sometimes with Inuyasha like this, but now it made her nervous, and she had no idea why. She felt light in her stomach.

Inuyasha just smirked and took her hand in his, and they both walked toward her house that was across the courtyard.

Taking in the familiarity of the courtyard, Kagome reminisced about the past. She had stood, kneeled and sat in front of the large Sacred Tree for who knows how many times. It was the same place where her father proposed to her mother. It was the same place where she had found Inuyasha sleeping for the very first time. It was the same place where she cried, when she discovered that she was in love with him. This place… This tree… They brought her smiles and tears. And Kagome knew she would always welcome both.

Sliding open the back door, Inuyasha and Kagome entered the house that was completely engulfed in darkness. Sliding her hand on the wall next to her, she flipped a switch and light came on in the kitchen. Inuyasha followed her there.

Kagome let go of Inuyasha's hand as she set her bag down in a far corner. I'll unpack that later.

A letter near the phone caught Kagome's eyes right away. She blinked, walking over to the counter and picking it up. Inuyasha stood behind her, silently reading the letter over her shoulder.

Dear Kagome,

Grandpa and I have gone on to visit my sister. She has called saying that she was feeling awfully ill and so we will be gone for the weekend to take care of her. Make sure to keep the house clean. Inuyasha is always welcome here if he ever wants to come by. Be sure to watch over Souta, I love you.

Love,
Mom

P.S. No fooling around with Inuyasha, little Kagome. Remember dear, abstinence is the only form of birth control that is 100 percent effective in preventing preg-

Kagome crushed the letter in her fists instantly and made a tiny gasp. Kagome could not have been more terrified, embarrassed, dumbfounded, uncomfortable, you name it. I-I can't believe Mom would say that or even put it on paper for the whole world to see for crying out loud! Oh.. Oh no… I hope to God that Inuyasha has no idea what abstinence means… Heck I hope he didn't even read that far.

Kagome swallowed and laughed nervously, peering behind her to look at Inuyasha.

And the miko was right after all; Inuyasha appeared to only have gotten to the line where it said he was aloud to stay there. He smiled, "Hey, you're Mom sure is nice to let me stay h- Umm… Kagome how come you're crumbling the paper up like that?"

Kagome sighed and shook her head, "Um, no reason really. Uhh," she tossed the paper aside, "Let's at least eat something before we go to sleep. What do you think?" She said, quickly changing the subject. The dark haired hanyou nodded, "Sounds good to me. What are we gonna eat?"

The miko walked toward the cupboards and peered inside thoughtfully. There was a lot of food, like I mean a lot. Kagome guessed her mother had gone grocery shopping earlier today. "I guess we could have some good ol' ramen for now, it's late. I'll be sure to make some real good homemade food tomorrow though." She said as she brought out two instant-noodle ramen cups. Inuyasha said his thanks as Kagome placed them in the microwave.

"Hey Inuyasha, you've done this here before right?" She saw him nod vaguely and she smiled, "Do you think you could watch them in the microwave for me? I really want to change out of these clothes." She made her point by pulling on her dirty and tattered white school uniform top.

Inuyasha nodded and was already walking on the way to the microwave, "Yeah yeah sure, I got this all over control." He said with confidence as he waved her away. Kagome raised an eyebrow, "Okay. Be right back then."

Ten minutes later…

Kagome was walking back down the stairs, seeing Souta's toys littered upon and all over the steps. Doesn't that boy know someone could trip over those? She thought in annoyance and kicked one toys out of her way. Oh well, I'll get him to pick them up tomorrow, I'm sure he's sleeping by now.

Kagome turned into the kitchen and was actually expecting Inuyasha to be eating his ramen by now, or even hers too. Kagome had taken a lot longer to change than expected. She not only changed into pajama pants and a black tank top, but she also brushed her teeth, her hair, washed her face, etc.

But in the kitchen Kagome only saw Inuyasha still staring at the microwave, his arms folded across his chest and tapping his foot.

"Keh, instant noodle my ass! This thing is taking forever!" He complained in a huff.

Kagome ran immediately and turned off the microwave just as one of the ramen cups exploded. She groaned and looked at the time it was set for, "Inuyasha! You didn't set it for two minutes; you set it for two hours!"

Inuyasha became defensive at this, "Well sue me for not knowing everything in the world!"

Kagome glared, "You said you knew how to do this!"

Inuyasha glared back, "You-… You're… I was jus-… You know what? Forget it." He turned his back to her.

The miko sighed and held a hand to her head, why did it feel like everything and everyone for that matter was against her today? "Inuyasha, I'm sorry. It's just that my head hurts a lot right now and I took out my frustration on you. It's not your fault." She admitted as she was about to open the microwave cautiously.

The hanyou instantly turned around to face her, concern evident in his dark eyes, "Kagome, if your head hurts then you should rest. C'mon, I'm more tired than hungry anyway, so let's just go to sleep, ok?" He suggested as he put a hand on her bare shoulder save for the single spaghetti strap that connected to her tank top. Inuyasha found himself favoring the warmth and softness that Kagome's shoulder gave.

Kagome yawned, "Yeah, ok. I guess I'll clean this tomorrow." She glanced at the microwave.

The phone rang and it made both of them jump.

Kagome sighed sharply and laughed while putting her hand on Inuyasha's that was on her shoulder, "I got it." She slipped away from him and answered the phone quickly as to not have it wake up her younger brother.

"Hello?... Oh hey Lita." Kagome was currently talking to her aunt on the phone, "Yes my Mom and Grandpa left before I got home about twenty minutes ago.. Oh wait, hold on Lita."

Kagome put her hand on the phone where she spoke through and smiled at Inuyasha, "This won't take long, why don't you hang out in my living room and make yourself comfortable? I'll get out a blanket and pillow for you in a sec."

Inuyasha nodded and hesitantly walked out of the kitchen and into the living area of the house.

He could hear Kagome's voice very faintly, "Oh yes, they should be there in about an hour, but how are you holding up?... Really?... Oh yes, Souta is doing just fine."

She continued talking as Inuyasha looked around the living room. Hmm, he had never had a chance to really look at it all. It seemed pretty clean all the time, save for a few of Souta's games around the couches.

Inuyasha did a double-take to his right and saw that there on the far-off wall were many pictures of Kagome's family. Some pictures appeared to be taken as far back as when Kagome was a baby.

Why haven't I noticed this before? He wondered to himself. Oh please Inuyasha dear, you don't even notice when someone is so madly in love with you! Don't feel too bad..

The hanyou walked forward to get a better look, already seeing Kagome in a lot of them. All from when she was a baby, to a little girl, and to recently. He noticed Souta too, and their mother when she was younger and had longer hair.

Then he saw a man in a few of them. The first picture Inuyasha took most observation of though, was one wherethe manwas sitting next to Kagome when she looked no older than ten years old, and the man was hugging her around her shoulders and encouraging her to smile for whoever took this picture.

Kagome came out of the kitchen with a light smile on her features. Her aunt Lita was such a nice woman. She made a mental note to have Souta call her back tomorrow when he was awake sometime.

When she turned the corner and walked into the living room she stopped and saw that Inuyasha was looking at all the pictures of her family, including her father… Kagome sighed and held a hand above her aching heart; Inuyasha will know it all sooner or later. I'll tell him all about this, when the time is right… Not now…Just, not now.

Kagome made her footsteps to be a little louder than usual, as to let the hanyou know she was coming. She placed her hand no his arm, "Let's get you to bed ok?" she tugged lightly on his haori, praying he wouldn't ask her what she knew he was thinking about. Becoming more nervous as he turned to her with a serious and confused expression, he opened his mouth to say something.

Kagome panicked, Inuyasha please… Not right now. "Um, I'll be right back." She murmured softly as she lowered her head and walked off. Inuyasha held up his hand to reach out for her slightly, wanting her to stay, but she was already nearing the stairs. "K-Kagome.." He turned to look back at the pictures; it's not any of my business. I shouldn't make her feel uncomfortable like that.

Kagome was probably on the ninth or tenth step of the staircase as she glanced back down at Inuyasha.

She suddenly felt her foot step on something hard. Her other foot wasn't supporting her enough to stand; only her toes were on the step, not her entire foot. That foot slipped back and then Kagome also felt her other foot slip off from the hard object. And she continued to fall backward without screaming.