Ello ello. This is chapter three, working to get to a chapter 40...wish me luck.

Thank you all for my reviews. They mean a lot. Especially since now Im depressed cause of some personal reasons. I might not update as soon as I possibly am able to because of that. Sorry to all of you.

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Crazy Hyper Kid: Thanks, you too! Uhm, do TicTacs count? Im addicted to those things. Why must you insist on hurting me, hmm? Hah. Why don't you write stories? Im sure they'd be good. Come on, right one. You know you wanna. HEY! NO! Give me back the marshmellows if you value your life. Thank you very much for the review hyper kid. Heehee.

Star:Aw, Thanks! Okay, that chapter didn't have much detail cause I had to go a family reunion, but I wanted to update before I left, and so, it's rushed. 40 chapters….man. Can I do it? The real question is, should I do it? Thank you for the review!

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Kagome woke up to find the sun had not risen yet. She frowned and picked up her alarm clock. Kagome'seyes widened as she stared in utter shock at the clock screen, that blinked, '5:32 A.M.' She groaned and laid back in bed, praying to Kami that she would get some sleep.Kagome did and she woke up again, sweating and panting. This time the sun was out and didn't seem like it cared whether it blinded her or not.

She got up, grabbed all her clothes and toothbrush, and headed to one of the many bathrooms. Kagome locked the door, preventing any of the hentai boys from peeking on her. She turned on the water scolding hot and got in. She hissed in pain as the hot water descended down her back. Kagome took the shampoo and started to lather it in her moist, raven hair. She took this time to think about….a lot of things.

'That dream, no nightmare, keeps happening over and over again. It scares me, cause its so true and real. I wanted to forget about how they died, not see it every night! I'll just not think about it. Yeah, onto other things. This place is getting a lot more exciting now that I have friends to share it with. I still wonder what Keade is so stressed out about. I mean, is she dying?' Kagome was now dressed and drying her hair.

'Oh my Kami! I got up today! I just remembered! My body…doesn't feel so heavy! It does when I think about them though.' Kagome thought, exciting the bathroom. She then headed towards Keade's room, so she could see what's so wrong with Keade.Kagome stood in the doorway and knocked quietly on the old oak door. Keade was currently searching through drawers, franticly, while mumbling to herself. Kagome knocked again, only louder.

Keade finally looked up, and acknowledge Kagome's presence. "Oh, hello dear. What is it that you want?" Keade asked, out of breath, sitting on her bed. Kagome held her hand out and wrote invisible words on her hand, hoping Keade caught the drift. "Oh! That's right. You need a notebook. Where is the one I gave you?" Keade asked, while heading her one she found from her drawer. Kagome shrugged and started writing.

She wrote, 'Why are you so stressed, Mrs. Keade? Is there any way I can help?' Keade took the notebook from Kagome and read it, exhaling loudly. "Kagome, I don't like lying to you, but I don't want you fretting over this. I'll tell you anyway." Keade said, once she saw Kagome's look that challenged her not to tell her. "You see, dear, we're running low on resources to provide for everyone here. Or in your terms, we won't have enough money to keep all these children. Soon, we're going to have to find out a way to raise money, or get rid of some children." Keade said, sadly.

Kagome's jaw dropped, her eyes wide as tears starting welling up. She quickly scribbled something down. 'Mrs. Keade, I have to help. Please. I can find a way!' Keade read it, and shook her head, sometimes hating that personality of Kagome's. "Kagome, no. You will not. You have enough things to worry about. It is not your place to worry about such things, that do not concern children." Keade's harsh tone and stern words echoed in Kagome's mind. Kagome's sadness was replaced with determination.

Kagome wrote down, 'I am not a child! Do you only this think because my vocal cords aren't working correctly? That is absurd! Just you wait, I will defy you and your orders! If I'm the only one who cares, then so be it. If I'm the only one helping to save this place, then so be it!' Keade read Kagome's little speech and sighed, hating that spirit of hers'. Kagome glared at Keade before storming out of the room. Kagome could feel hot tears leaking out of eyes. No matter how mad Kagome got, sadness always was the dominant feeling. Kagome sighed, sadly and walked up to Inuyasha's door.

She knocked twice and no answer. Kagome decided to go in, and see what he was doing. She walked in hesitantly, and found him on the bed, snoring. Kagome giggled silently, and walked over to his bed. Inuyasha wasn't wearing a shirt, so that was quite a view for Kagome. She was in awe over how a 15-year-old could have all these muscles. He was…ripped. She decided it was a hanyou thing. Kagome gently put her hands on his chest and pushed a little. No response. She did it again, this time a little more force. Inuyasha moaned and cracked one eye open.

Kagome quickly took her hands off his chest and stared at him. "Hmm? What time is it? Why are you in here?" Inuyasha asked, sleepily. Kagome pointed to the clock, and shrugged. Kagome really was in there because she wanted him to know the problem, and to see if he could help. But Kagome decided to keep it on the low down until her vocal cords worked again. "8:55 A.M. Aw, Kag! You didn't have to wake me up so early!" Inuyasha complained. Kagome grinned, showing off her pearly whites. Inuyasha laughed and got his clothes and things needed for a trip to the bathroom.

Kagome decided to wait in his room before he got back, so she laid down on his bed and covered herself with his sheets, that smelled like…pine trees. 'Nice smell for a boy.' Kagome thought, getting drowsy. Kagome ended up falling asleep, clutching the sheets around her. Inuyasha came back in and didn't see anybody, but knew Kagome was there by her sweet scent. Inuyasha walked over to his bed, and watched Kagome for a second before waking her up. "Next you want to take a nap, go to your own bed." Inuyasha teased. Kagome smiled sheepishly and slapped his arm playfully.

They both got up from off the bed, and went go to see Sango and Miroku. It was snowing outside and the two wanted to go play in it. Kagome and Inuyasha found Sango and Miroku in the study, which not studying was going on. Instead, Sango was hitting Miroku with a pillow from off the couch, showing him no mercy. "Sango! Please!" Miroku shouted between hits. Kagome ran up to Sango, placed a hand on her shoulder, which clearly told her to let it go. Sango sighed, but nodded. Miroku instantly ran up to Kagome and hugged her.

Kagome gasped at the sudden contact, but hugged him back nonetheless. "Thank you, Kagome! Thank you, thank you!" Miroku cried, hugging her tighter. Kagome smiled, and patted his back awkwardly. "Okay, monk, times up. If you dare try to grope Kagome, I swear no one will be able to stop me from beating your ass to high heaven!" Sango seethed. Inuyasha laughed at the scene before him, he always found Miroku groping Sango, then Sango beating him into a bloody pulp funny. Inuyasha didn't find Miroku groping Kagome funny though, not that he'd ever show it.

Kagome only shook her head and walked over to Inuyasha. She motioned towards outside and then to Sango and Miroku. "Oh yeah. Hey, you guys want to come outside and play in the snow with us?" Inuyasha asked, taking Kagome's hand in his own. Kagome blushed and stared at their intertwined hands, while Inuyasha stared at them waiting for an answer. Sango nodded, but kept her eyes on Kagome, smirking at her new found discovery. "Ah! Of course. Come lady Sango." Miroku said, taking Sango's hand. Sango blushed a light pink, but threatened him anyway. "Monk…" She warned. "Yes, I know. No groping. I won't." Miroku said, disappointed but sounded sincere.

Sango smiled at that and ran over to Kagome. "Hey Kagome. Can I talk to you?" Sango whispered, eyeing the boys. Kagome looked at the boys and saw they were making a snowman with guns and knifes. Kagome rolled her eyes at them, then nodded towards Sango. Sango grabbed Kagome's hand and led her away from the boys. "Kagome, do you like Inuyasha?" Kagome blushed bright red, and shook her head. "Yeah, sure, Kagome. I saw that blush when he took your hand, and I see the blush now!" Sango exclaimed pointing to her face. Kagome sighed and nodded. "So, you do?" Sango inquired.

Kagome nodded, getting anger that Sango kept wanting her to say that she did. Sango squealed and hugged Kagome. Kagome gave Sango a pleading look, that said 'Please don't tell anyone.' Sango smiled, and said, "Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me. Oh, you two are so kawaii!" Sango said, excitedly. Kagome grinned and pointed to her head, then Inuyasha's. "His ears?" Kagome nodded and clapped her hands together. "Oh. You think his ears are kawaii?" Sango asked, scratching her cheek. Kagome grinned and nodded.

Sango giggled and they two sat there in comfortable silence. Kagome followed Sango's gaze and ended up at Miroku. Kagome grinned evilly and turned back to Sango. Sango felt Kagome's eyes on her and turned her head to where she could see that evil grin that adored Kagome's face. Sango gulped and asked, "N-nani?" Kagome laughed silently and pointed to Miroku. Sango looked and nodded, then said, "What about him?" Kagome pursed her lips together and made a kissing soundwhile batting her eyelashes. Sango's face turned beet red as she shouted, "So not true! You know it's not! He's a hentai!"

Miroku and Inuyasha both turned to face the girls once they heard hentai. Sango and Kagome's faces flushed pink with embarrassment. The boys laughed and resumed their snowman competition. Keade shuffled at of the orphanage's front door and yelled, "You four in now! It's too cold for play! Especially you Kagome, you want your voice back, you have to be in warm places!" Keade waited at the door for the four teens to come inside, so she can lock up. They all went into Kagome's room this time, and the fact they all follow her anyway.

Kagome plopped herself onto her bad, and Sango went to sit on the floor by her window and Inuyasha sat down besides Kagome and Miroku sat by the door. "Hey Miroku, why are you so far away from everyone?" Sango asked. "Well, Sango, if I get too close to you then you'd think I'd want to grope you, and since I can't be near you, I can't be near everyone else." Miroku stated, coldly. Sango felt a pang of guilt as Miroku said those words. She sighed and walked over to him, and sat down. Miroku gave her a questioning look and she answered with a snort.

Inuyasha laughed as Kagome smiled. Kagome then started coughing, she stopped after a while, and had tears in her eyes from it. "Are you alright?" Inuyasha asked, helping her drink some water from a nearby water bottle. Kagome nodded, but she spoke too soon. She was thrown into yet another coughing fit. Kagome's eyes grew wide as she rushed out of her room, to the bathroom. Miroku and Sango gave Inuyasha the 'you go' look, and he nodded. Inuyasha rushed out and followed her scent, avoiding little kids playing with tinker toys.

Inuyasha heard the sound of vomiting coming from one of the bathroom that held Kagome's scent. He knocked and entered slowly. "Kag?" Inuyasha asked, quietly. Kagome turned away, not wanting him to see her this way. "Do you want Keade?" Inuyasha asked, softly. Kagome nodded, still keeping her head down. Inuyasha smiled sadly and went to go get Keade."Keade! Kagome needs your help! Go now!" Inuyasha shouted at the elderly woman, pushing so she can get to Kagome faster. "Calm Down, boy." Keade said, brushing her sleeves off.

Keade entered to bathroom and kneeled beside Kagome. Kagome turned her face so she could see Keade, Inuyasha thought she looked deathly ill. Inuyasha couldn't help but feel sorry for her. "What happened, Inuyasha?" Keade asked, rubbing Kagome back, when she puked. Inuyasha grimaced, but answered, " She just started coughing uncontrollably, and she ran here and started throwing up." Keade nodded, and replied, " Coughing too much leads to throwing up. I can't explain why she started coughing. Perhaps she breathed in too much cold air and her vocal cords are adjusting. Just give her time. She'll be talking and healthy in no time. Be patient Inuyasha." Keade said, leaving the room, not before giving Kagome a reassuring smile.

Kagome wiped her mouth with some toilet paper and got up. She brushed the nasty taste out of her mouth and brushed her hair. Kagome already came to the conclusion she looked horrible. "I'll go tell Sango and Miroku that you're okay. Come back to your room when you're feeling better, okay?" Inuyasha said, quietly. He left and Kagome stood there, loving in her reflection. 'You make me sick. You can't even talk. You're pathetic. He doesn't like you. He only feels sorry for you.' Kagome told herself in her head, with disgust.

Kagome glared at her reflection before trotting off to her room. Inuyasha was on the floor playing cards with Miroku, and Sango was watching them. Kagome walked in, not making eye contact with any of them, and sat down on her bed, keeping her head down. She was embarrassed that they knew she was so dirty and she just couldn't face Inuyasha anyway. "You feeling better, Kag?" Inuyasha asked, walking over to the bed. Kagome tensed and nodded quickly. Inuyasha sighed and said, "Okay. Just get some rest, we'll be right here." Kagome heard the hurt in his voice.

Kagome didn't like it when Inuyasha felt hurt. It made her feel guilty and sad herself. 'Just because he doesn't like me, doesn't mean we still can't be best friends. Even I like my best friend.' Kagome thought, feeling better she wasn't going to hurt Inuyasha anymore. Kagome smiled at them and decided to sit next to Sango and join in watching them. "No, no, no Kag. In bed. Now." Inuyasha said, putting her into bed. Kagome struggled against his arms, but of course, she wasn't strong enough. She whimpered but stayed put.

The trio played until dark, and Kagome was already asleep. Miroku and Sango said good night to Inuyasha, and Inuyasha tucked in Kagome. He kissed her temple and left. Inuyasha smiled, thinking he could at least kiss her when she was asleep. Of course, he wanted her to know he was and he wanted her to want it too. Inuyasha got into bed, and turned off his light, wondering when he could hear Kagome's voice. He turned onto his side and whispered, "Sweet dreams, Kagome."


There. Finally. I didn't like writing the puke scene, it was eww. Hah.
Im sorry it took so long for me to update.

-Craig'sWifey