Ok. I'm not going to lie, during my absence I did a lot of reading (none of it for school). An author I read a lot of, Sunset Miko, has a beautifully twisted mind. And I guess it kind of rubbed off on me and I had an unexpected desire to turn this story really twisted and slightly sadistic, kind of like A Dark Love by briancap. God, I think I need some mental help. Anyway, I am NOT turning this story dark, but perhaps expect something like it in the future.

The next day, InuYasha gathered up all the courage he could muster and walked up to Kikyo after school.

He knew his best friend was probably in a nearby tree, spying on him and rooting for him to succeed. He just hoped he could have as much confidence as she did.

"Hey Kikyo! I gotta ask you something." He said, trying to hide his nervousness.

"Yes, InuYasha?" She looked up at him with warm brown eyes that melted his tongue into nothingness.

'Damnit' he thought. He knew that he would likely make a fool of himself if he tried to speak, but he also knew it would be pretty embarrassing if he hid behind his best friend and let her do the talking.

"Umm. I just wanted to... Ugh.. Damnit! I know you're out there hiding in a shrub somewhere so come help me wench, will you!" He shouted, knowing Kagome would hear.

He hoped that Kikyo wouldn't think he was crazy if Kagome didn't show up, but he knew she was his only hope.

Kikyo 's face looked like she had just seen a demon until she saw Kagome hop out of a bush and make her way towards them.

"You big baby!" She said as she jogged towards them. She gave his ear a light tug before turning to face Kikyo.

"Basically, he was trying to ask you out. But clearly, the baby's too scared to say it so he needs his best fwend to talk to you." She said as she slapped his hand.

InuYasha grumbled a few unrecognizable words as the girls continued.

"Oh well that's cool. We could meet at the diner later today." Kikyo said and smiled sweetly.

"I'm sure that's fine. Ok well bye bye. And, there might be a chance that I'll see you there. Damn Shy dogs." Kagome said.

She walked away laughing, followed by an annoyed InuYasha.