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Calculating Life Chapter 2"Harder From Here On Out"

5-Years Later

17-year old Kagome Makotsu walked to the school by herself as always. She was convinced to stop wearing her hat by Inuyasha whom which she had a crush on. He'd never know because she'd never talk. They always asked her why she never spoke but... it's sometimes better to keep secrets well locked up.

So she'd never feel the pain again. She only spoke to her father. When she turned 6 she began to talk to him more. Though she almost once spoke to Inuyasha. He'd say mean things that made her angry but she ended up only stepping on his foot. Worked everytime.

"Hey!Kagome!Wait up!"came Sango's voice.

Kagome turned around to see Miroku,Sango,Inuyasha,and his girlfriend but her enemy,Kikyo. She had her arm wrapped around Inuyasha's arm. She turned and kept walking. They caught up. Sango panted and looked at Kagome confused.

Sango asked"Why you kept walking,Kags?" Kagome shrugged glaring at the ground. Inuyasha snorted,and Kikyo smiled.

"So... did your dad get the letter he's been waiting for,Kags?"asked Sango chaging the subject. Kagome shook her head. Her father had been stressed but always seemed to have a smile on his face around her.

Sango frowned"This isn't your week is it?"

Kagome just kept walking. Bankotsu,and Suikotsu jumped from the tree Kagome was coming up too. Kagome jumped and swung with her eyes closed. She hit Bankotsu right in the nose. He fell back onto the ground groaning in pain.

"Oh, crap!Bankotsu are you alright man?!"yelled Suikotsu trying to help his brother who only kicked because of the pain.

Kagome threw a very hard punch. Inuyasha blinked,surprised. He hadn't known she was good at reflects. Suikotsu,and Bankotsu were the schools hotshots and bullies. She hated when they came across her.

Suikotsu glared at Kagome. Kagome took off toward the school. Sango grabbed Suikotsu's collar before he could follow then threw him to the ground. Suikotsu glared up at Sango. The schools bad chick. She went out with Miroku Tsuyu. Some girls worshipped her others hated her. So what?

"Leave her alone,Suikotsu or I'll make sure to brake every bone in your body!"spat Sango venomously. They took off running. Kagome was already probably in the school they made their way there as well.

Lunch

Kagome sat under a shady tree and wrote a poem like she usually did. She didn't notice someone walking toward her.

"Why are you eating by yourself,Kagome"came Inuyasha's voice. Kagome paid him no attention. He sat down beside her.

Inuyasha asked"When will I ever get to hear your voice?" Kagome looked up at him,and shrugged.

"I wish I could hear your voice.Just once."he smiled with hope. Kagome opened her mouth then closed it once again. Inuyasha grunted then stood up.

Inuyasha crossed his arms"We've been friends for 5 years,and you still won't say a word to me?"

Kagome sensed his feelings of sorrow. She wasn't going to give in no matter what. She looked the other direction wanting him to go away. When she looked back where he stood he no longer stood in her path. Kagome stood up,and made her way to her last class.

Home

Kagome flopped down on the living room chair. Her dad sat at his desk typing away on his laptop.

"How was school,Kagome?"he asked in intrest turning away from his work. A soft smile on his face.

Kagome sat up"Terrible,and dull as always.Inuyasha has been trying to make me talk to him.I'm not ready.Soon as I ndo he'll ask why was I mute,and thats to close to my past"

Ryuu got up,and walked over to Kagome,and sat beside her. He ran his hand threw her silk raven hair. She smiled and laid her head on Ryuu's shoulder. He kissed her forehead.

"I have a clue,maybe,he wants to get closer to you,Kagome.He may have hidden feelings for you.Life has many twist"smiled Ryuu wisely.

Kagome blushed"Feelings?!For me?!No way!He has a girlfriend already!"

"Has he seemed distant lately?"asked Ryuu with a soft daze. Kagome nodded.

Ryuu smiled"Trust me.He's feeling something because... I... I have the same feelings.For Hime" Kagome gasped then squealed.

"Ohhhhhh!Hime,and Dad sitting in the tree.Did you give her any clues?"asked Kagome.

Ryuu blushed"No.For the same reasons Inuyasha hasn't."

"What?To much pride?Sometimes you have to take a chance,and go against your pride for love."smiled Kagome wisely.

Ryuu smirked"When did you become so smart?"

"Learned it from the best."smiled Kagome. Ryuu kissed Kagome's forehead soon as the door bell rung. Kagome got up,and ran to the door still smiling hoping it was Hime. She opened the door to see Inuyasha.

Kagome gave a confused look as in wanting to know why he was at her house. She felt a hand opened the door wider. Kagome looked up to see Ryuu smiling brightly.

Ryuu asked"What brings a Takahashi to these parts?"

"I...um... need to talk to Kagome"struggled Inuyasha turning red slightly. Ryuu surpassed the feeling of laughing.

Ryuu nodded and gave Kagome a push. She bomped into Inuyasha,and looked back at her father who winked at her then closed the door. She was going to get major pay back,but... maybe he was right.

Inuyasha sighed"Me,and Kikyo broke up.I found out she'd been cheating on me with that basturd Naraku."

At the sound of Naraku's name made her shiver. He'd had a serious,and hard crush on her since the day she showed up in Tokyo. good thing she had Inuyasha. If not... who knew what Naraku would try.

"This seems pretty dumb to be telling you,but... I want to tell you with me to the park?"asked Imuyasha. He put a strand of her raven hair behind her ear as the coming winter's breeze blew. Kagome blushed but then nodded.

The Park

Inuyasha pushed Kagome who sat on the swing. They did that a lot as kids. Just like old times. She just felt like telling him how she felt a flashback taking over her vision. He had done a lot for her, when could it be her time to do him a favor. Like talking to him. She even talked to Sango when they were alone.

Flashback;4 years ago

"Hey you mangy wolf!Get away from her!"spat Inuyasha pulling Kouga away from Kagome before he could force a kiss out of Kagome.

Kouga was shoved back onto the ground. When he stood up Inuyasha tackled him. Kagome wiped away her tears fast then watched them fight. Kagome ran over to Inuyasha,and pulled himm off of Kouga wanting him to stop. "Stop"whispered Kagome. Inuyasha let go of Kouga when he heard her voice. He was sure of it. His hanyou hears heard it cleary. Kouga took off with his tail between his legs.

Inuyasha asked"Did you just talk,Kagome?"

Kagome shook her head violently til Inuyasha grabbed each of her cheeks. Kagome froze and looked up into his amber eyes. Inuyasha smirked and kissed Kagome's forehead. Kagome turned red as a tomato.

"I'm sorry I even let Kouga get that close to you"whispered Inuyasha smirking. Inuyasha grabbed her arm,and put it on his shoulder. Kagome felt like a rat under a cats glare. He was leaning in. Kagome was thankful for him. Kagome gave him a quick peck on the lips then hugged a shocked Inuyasha. He was expecting her to pull away. He smirked then hugged her. Kagome was red but smiled starting to feel fuzzy inside.

End Flashback;4-Years Later

"I heard that your father's been struggling since he got fired from his old job"whispered Inuyasha.

Kagome skid to a stop,and looked back at him confused. Wondering why he was stalling. He looked at her then sighed. He sat on the swing beside her. She was hesitating to say something but she wasn't going to stop herself anymore.

Inuyasha sighed heavily"Fine.I'll get to the point.I came here to tell you I broke up with Kikyo for a reason,and that reason was that I had feelings for someone else in my life"

Kagome froze as the icy cold wind blew. Her father was right. He did have feelings for her! He's throwing hints now. Kagome turned to look at him. She opened her mouth but her began to talk once again.

Inuyasha glared at the ground"I can't tell this person because she acts as though I never exist" Kagome looked at him with guilt. Kagome took a deep breath,and looked away.

"Who is she?"asked Kagome finally. Inuyasha looked at her shocked. That was her second sentence she'd said to him. Well sentence and a half. His gaze softened.

Inuyasha smirked"Her name's Kagome" Kagome smiled but didn't turn to look at him. She knew she was red as a tomato.

"Hmmmm... I don't know her."smirked Kagome. She turned to look at him.

Inuyasha glared at her amused"Oh that was suppose to be funny." Kagome laughed at how nervous he looked.

"I love it when you smile,Kagome.Instead of looking gloomy all the time"whispered Inuyasha.

Kagome smiled"So does my dad.I'm sorry I made you feel so sad.I... I can't tell you know but there was a thing that happened when I was 5,and I... just didn't have to strength to talk"

"I understand.I won't keep bothering you to know what it is.I'll wait until you're ready"smirked Inuyasha.

Kagome smiled"Now... whose this Kagome you were talking about?"

"That's it!"shouted Inuyasha as he stood up.

Kagome began to laugh. she got up,and ran deeper into the park. Inuyasha caught up with her and grabbed her by her waist. They fell into the cool grass laughing.

Inuyasha sat up,and looked down at Kagome. She froze when she felt his warm hand slid into her own. He leaned in closer. Kagome couldn't move. Everything just froze like ice.

She felt all the ice melt when his lips touched her's. The kiss deepened. She couldn't believe the feeling that surged threw her like a stream. Inuyasha smirked when he felt her heart rate pick up. She kissed back without hesitation. Inuyasha pulled back,and looked into her dark blue eyes. All the sorrow he once always saw was all gone.

Kagome whispered"You never showed you had feelings for me"

"I never knew how too show my feelings.I always got nervous even trying to talk to you"he whispered back.

Kagome sat up"I... before we go that far.I want to know you even more."

"You know everything about me,Kagome"whispered Inuyasha confused.

Kagome looked the other way"I want you to know me.When the time comes... I'll tell you what made me mute"

"I understand,but...

He grabbed her chin and made her look at him"I want to kiss you once more" Kagome smiled softly. He captured her lips into a heated kiss.

From Behind A Tree

"Damn that Inuyasha.I'll get him back."said a angry Naraku. Kikyo who stood behind her clenched her fist so hard blood trickled down her palm.