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On to the InuSess UN! :P

The next morning, when Inuyasha awoke, he was greeted with the aroma of fried fish and rice. He assumed that the others were already up and about and decided to go 'make nice' with everyone. For some reason he was feeling a tad bit guilty about keeping his friends in the dark, but he just wasn't sure how to tell them about what was going on. He decided that he would tell them when the time was right.

"Guys…" Inuyasha began, gaining the attention of his companions "look, I'm sort of…err..I guess I was kind of…um.." he took a breath, "what I'm trying to say is…s-so…sorry. There I said it. Sorry for acting like such a jerk. I really didn't mean to hurt you guys's feeling or anything, I'm just going through some things and I'm not really myself at the moment." Was it just him or was apologizing a hell of a lot harder to actually get out than to think of doing?

Kagome smiled, Inuyasha is apologizing without being told to do so! His apologies are almost as rare as the Shikon Jewel itself! "It's ok Inuyasha we forgive you."

"Yes. We all have our share of bad days. Now, come eat with us, the food is just about ready." Miroku motioned Inuyasha over to a spot in between Shippo and himself.

Inuyasha took his place amongst the group and immediately started to dig in. As soon as he sat down he noticed that Kirara stated to stir in Sango's lap. She raised her head so that her nose was high in the air and her ears fell flat against her head, a clear sign that she was picking up a new scent.

"What's with Kirara?" Kagome asked "do you think she senses another demon?"

"I'm not sure…Shippo do you smell anything approaching us?" Sango asked the little fox.

Shippo followed Kirara's lead and sniffed the air.

"Well?..." Miroku inquired.

"It's not another demon…its familiar. But…it's foreign, and it smells really, really good." The little vixen began, his eyes drooping slightly. Just as he was about to continue, Kirara drew attention to herself by hopping out of Sango's lap and walking around with her eyes closed determined to identify the source of this new scent. Her wandering resulted in her coming face to face with one confused looking Inuyasha. She let out a satisfied yip and crawled into his lap circling around until she was comfortable and resumed her nap.

"Well, uhh w-what was that about?" Sango stammered. She couldn't recall a time when her pet had acted so familiar with anyone aside from herself and Kohaku.

"Inuyasha?" The fox demon started.

"What is it squirt?"

"I-if I move closer to you will you hit me?" everyone in the group was shocked that the young demon actually wanted to be near Inuyasha.

"I won't hitcha…just don't bug me."

"H-hai." came the quiet response.

Well that was not the answer I was expecting. Kagome thought.

And with that, Shippo happily moved so that he was curled up in his lap next to Kirara. Kagome, Sango, and Miroku were uncertain of what to make of the spectacle before them. The only one who was completely unfazed by the two smaller demons actions was Inuyasha himself. In fact, as the group continued eating he began to absentmindedly run his hands through Kirara's fur causing her to purr.

As the days went by, everyone noticed a change in Inuyasha's behavior. He was distancing himself from his friends only allowing Shippo and the demon pet near his person. He would only communicate with his comrades if necessary or if he was addressed first and during meal times he would sometimes make small talk. The hanyou currently found himself napping in a field with his fellow demons. He nudged them off of his chest waking them and signaling that he was ready to move.

That's the nice thing about demons…words are not always necessary. He thought

Once he made his way back to their make-shift camp he informed the others that he smelled a hot spring nearby and was going to bathe. He hadn't had a nice hot bath in a while.(Lets be real for a second as gross as we think it is, we all know that they did not bathe on a daily. I'm trying to be realistic here…well as realistic as I can be.) Rivers were fine during midsummer but as the summer was drawing to an end the temperatures were dropping.

"That sounds like a great idea I shall join you inuya-"

"No!" Inuyasha snapped, cutting the monk off.

"No? Is there something the matter Inuyasha? You have never opposed us bathing together before." He would never admit it, but Miroku quite enjoyed escaping the wrath of the females in their group for a short time. It gave him and Inuyasha some 'male' bonding time. Not to mention he was free to speak as he wished without Sango nearly giving him a concussion for every semi-lewd comment he made.

"Nothing's wrong Miroku. I just…well I need some me time." Inuyasha tried to reason. He knew that he was hurting his friends' feelings but there were some things he had to take care of.

I can't risk Miroku noticing anything. Hell, I don't even know if I will notice anything but I would rather not find anything new after he does.

"Inuyasha…" Kagome interrupted his thoughts, "don't you think that you have had enough 'me time'?"

Well it has been a while since the incident at the cave, and I have been kind of distant…but she doesn't know what I'm going through! Inuyasha thought, brows furrowing.

"We are all worried about you but it's almost as if you don't care! You haven't talked to us unless you had to, and you won't even tell us what's wrong yet you call us your friends. And don't you dare try to say that nothing's wrong, because if there wasn't anything wrong there wouldn't be blood stains on your clothes!"

Everyone stood shocked that Kagome made such an outburst. It was true that Inuyasha had been neglecting his friends but they had all agreed to give him the space he needed, after all none of them had any clue what he could be going through. All except Shippo and the demon cat failed to notice the sudden change in Inuyashas' demeanor. Kirara flattened her ears against her head and whimpered and Shippo held onto her as if sensing a storm.

"Your right Kagome." He chuckled "I shouldn't say that nothing is wrong, but I would think as a friend you would give me the space to work things out. I haven't told you what's going on because I don't want to, and frankly it's none of your goddamn business. And no, I haven't had enough 'me time'. How could I with the way you are always breathing down my neck all the time?! It's always 'Inuyasha this, Inuyasha that' or 'Inuyasha save me'1 give me a break! I have other things to worry about besides you and your pathetic feelings! I would think even a ningen could take a hint."

Inuyasha realized his mistake as soon as the words left his mouth.

Ningen.

However upon seeing the tears in the young priestess's eyes and before he could apologize, he was forced to the ground.

"Sit! Sit sit sit! SIT!" and with that Kagome stormed off leaving a stunned looking Sango and Miroku and one pissed dog demon.

(Kagome POV)

'I would think even a ningen could take a hint.'

Inuyasha really called me a…a ningen…how could he? So what if I'm a human? That doesn't mean anything. He has no right to treat me with such disrespect.

No matter what I told myself the tears wouldn't stop. I have cried for Inuyasha so many times in the past, but this is the first time he has said something so hurtful to me. He almost sounded like his brother.

Sesshomaru.

How could one person possess so much hatred? He hated humans and most demons, he even went so far as to try and kill his own flesh and blood on numerous occasions. Why does he do it, and why did Inuyasha sound so much like his brother just now?

I shook my head, clearly my mind was playing tricks on me. I just needed to calm down and wait.

Sooner or later Inuyasha will realize his mistake and come after me like he always does. After all I know that deep down he loves me just as much as I love him and as soon as we find all of the jewel shards, he will give up being a demon to live a normal life with me.

No all I had to do was wait.

(Inuyasha POV)

Did she really just storm off? Again?!?! Ok I'll admit I was harsh calling her a…ningen. I didn't mean it but I'm sure as hell not going to go after her every time she has a hissy fit and assumes I will follow her.

"Inuyasha…that was a bit harsh don't you think?" Miroku questioned.

I sighed, sure I knew it was harsh but it kinds came out of my mouth before I realized what I was saying. And I hated being wrong. So instead of saying what I thought I said:

"Well she shouldn't have stuck her nose where it didn't belong. I understand that you guys are concerned but this is my business and I will tell you when and if I feel like it." After that statement I headed toward the hot springs. I really just needed to relax. However when I got to my destination, I saw that the spring was already occupied and my eyes glazed over from the scent that attacked my senses.

Sesshomaru.

(Normal POV)

Sesshomaru was lounging in the hot spring his long silver tresses fanning around him, floating in the water. The streaks of sunlight filtering through the canopy of leaves flattered his nude body, acting as halos, censoring what was possibly too much for one to unexpectedly take in.

It didn't take long for him to acknowledge his younger brothers presence.

"This Sesshomaru does not like to be stalked like prey. Either join me or take your leave Inuyasha."

Inuyasha contemplated what he should do. He still didn't trust the elder yukai, but he did have questions that only Sesshomaru could answer for him. Then on the other hand just because his brother didn't try to kill him last time they met does not mean he wouldn't try something this time.

Noticing the others hesitancy, Sesshomaru chuckled. "This Sesshomaru does not bite young Inu."

"But his poisonous claws do sting" Inuyasha mumbles almost incoherently.

He noticed his brother smirk, signaling that he heard his childish response and sensed no danger. He proceeded to disrobe until he reached his pants.

"Getting shy otouto?"

"Oto-wha? Since when do you acknowledge me as anything besides a filthy half breed?"

"That is not important at the moment. Currently the situation at hand is why you are hesitant to disrobe in my presence. Perhaps it is because you fear you are inadequate compared to me?"

O hell no…did he…did Sesshomaru just insult my manhood?!?!?

"Watch your mouth! You have never even seen my-"

"If this Sesshomaru is not mistaken, it was three weeks prior that I was between your legs."

"Between my…"

Why did he have to say it like that? Inuyasha screamed in his head as he felt heat rush to his cheeks.

"Come now Inuyasha. Where ever did you get such a perverted mind?"

The half demon could practically sense the snide smirk making its way onto his brothers' face.

"Me? If anyone is a pervert it's you!" He stated as he dropped his pants and quickly joined his brother, causing a small ripple throughout the spring.

"…"

"…"

What are we suppose to talk about? We have never really had a conversation that doesn't revolve around us killing each other."

"Have you explored your newly acquired parts yet?"

"…"

"…"

"HAVE I WHAT?!?!?"

"Have you expl-"

"I heard what you said!"

"If you heard what I said then why did you act as if you didn't? This Sesshomaru finds it tedious to repeat."

"Of course I haven't..err…done that."

"Why not? There is nothing wrong with self exploration."

"That's just weird!"

"How else do you expect to become acquainted with your new additional parts?"

"…."

"What was that?"

"I said, I was hoping you would tell me everything I needed to know."

Inuyasha turned his head away from his elder in embarrassment. Suddenly he found himself pinned against a large boulder with Sesshomaru a hairs breath away.

"Well then little brother, perhaps you should begin calling me sensei."

But before Inuyasha could make any type of smart remark he was overwhelmed by a sudden potent aroma and his lids fell to half mass. The last thing he saw coherently was that smirk. Inuyasha had a feeling that he was going to despise that smirk.

Jah chapter 2 is finished! I had no idea I was going to update so soon, perhaps it was due to the support I had. Thanks for the awesome reviews! I hope you all enjoyed the continuation of this story. Review and perhaps I will be inspired to write more!!!

1-Haha I just thought of those old adult swim commercials 'Inuyasha!' 'Kagome!' 'Inuyasha!' 'Kagome!' it's like either Kagome stop getting in trouble or die and save us all the aggravation.