Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. It's tragic really, but what I do own is this computer… oh wait, it's technically my dad's. Sobs

Author's Note: BIG THANKS to all my reviewers!!! Thanks inu-luv-3D, Alexa, Yayoi, I.K. Cool J, InuGoddess715, cutemiko4ever for reviewing my story.

Because I'm A Girl: Part 3

By Hikage-Chan

And although I tell myself, I'll never be tricked by love again,

I fall in love, and my heart is broken again...

"Are you free on Saturday?" Inuyasha asked as he and Kagome took a stroll around the park. It was late at night and the moon was shinning above.

"Um… yes, why?" Kagome asked, thankful for the dark so Inuyasha couldn't see her blush.

"My friend, Miroku, and I go to the race track -"

"Oh yeah, you race motorcycles sometimes, right?"

"Yeah, but just for fun," Inuyasha said smiling. "But on Saturday, Miroku is bringing his girlfriend, Sango, along and we thought we could try a couple's race. You can ride with me," Inuyasha added. "I doubt Sango would be happy if a beautiful girl was clutching Miroku's waist."

Kagome smiled as another blush crept onto her cheeks.

"Yeah," she said nodding. "Yeah, I'm free."

Kagome gave a short scream as she clutched Inuyasha's waist tighter. She wasn't used to this, the wind in her face. She could almost feel Inuyasha smirk at her childish scream.

"Oh come on Kagome, it's not that bad," he said laughing.

Easy for you to say Mr. I-Ride-A-Motorcycle-Every-Single-Day, she thought gripping his shirt tighter. Unlike you my mum never let me near a motorcycle. As in nowhere near a single motorcycle by one kilometre. She'd kill me if she saw me right now.

"Just relax," Inuyasha said. "Trust me, I won't let you go."

Kagome bit her lip nervously and loosened her grip on him. She closed her eyes, willing herself to relax. She heard the roar of an engine as it levelled with Inuyasha's motorbike.

"Relax Kagome-chan!" she heard Sango's voice shout out.

Kagome opened her eyes and saw Sango standing on the back of Miroku's bike smiling as she clutched Miroku's neck.

"We're not going that fast," Miroku added. "Just live it up a little."

Kagome smiled and shook her head. "No thanks, I don't want to crack open my skull."

Inuyasha snorted. "You're wearing a helmet and I doubt anything could crack through your thick skull." Kagome gave his head a little shove.

"Race to the finish line?" Miroku suggested, trying to suppress his laughter.

"Hell ya, you're on!" Inuyasha shouted. "Hold on tight Kagome."

Kagome nodded and pulled herself towards Inuyasha's back. The pressure of the wind on her face increased as Inuyasha's motorcycle gathered speed. Kagome winced, clutching Inuyasha tighter.

I'm not stupid about being afraid. I know what happens if there's an accident! I've seen it on the television before. People die… people's brains get exposed!

"Trust me, Kagome."

Kagome's eyes opened. Inuyasha's words rang in her head, like an echo to calm her down.

Relax and trust Inuyasha. He doesn't want to hurt you, he wants to protect you, he'll make sure you're safe and he won't let go.

Kagome's fingers slowly released their death grip on Inuyasha's jacket. Inuyasha almost turned around at Kagome's move.

"I trust you, Inuyasha," Kagome whispered quietly.

Inuyasha smiled and the bike began to pick up speed as they raced down the final stretch, heading for the finish line. Kagome could feel Inuyasha's bike slowing down to a stop and Inuyasha hopped off the bike. He threw his helmet to the ground and picked up Kagome, swinging her around.

"All right Kagome, we won!" he said laughing.

Inuyasha put Kagome down and she pulled her helmet off. She saw Miroku's bike stopping nearby.

"We won?" Kagome squeaked. "We won!"

Kagome threw her arms around Inuyasha's neck, both of them laughing. When realisation sank in, Kagome stopped laughing and felt a blush creeping onto her cheeks. Her and Inuyasha's faces were barely centimetres apart. Inuyasha stopped laughing and he two saw how close they were. His hands dropped by Kagome's waist and pulled her closer to him. Her breath was caught in her throat as she saw Inuyasha's head lean in closer. Any second now and…

She felt a huge force at her back and she crashed into Inuyasha's chest. Inuyasha, caught off guard, tumbled backwards onto Miroku. Sango laughed at the three lying on the ground, but more specifically at the slightly squished Miroku.

"I proclaim Inuyasha Takahashi and Kagome Higurashi the winners of our little event! Miroku will buy you prizes now!" Sango said grinning widely.

"What?" Miroku protested shoving Inuyasha's leg off him. "That's not fair Sango!"

"Dinner, Miroku-kun. An expensive dinner for the four of us with lobster and wine and anything else we want. And it is so fair since you lost the race," Sango said pulling Miroku up.

Inuyasha stood up and helped Kagome up, never taking his hand off hers.

They watched Miroku and Sango discuss the dinner plans with small amusement.

"Thanks Inuyasha."

"For what?" Inuyasha asked, licking his lips nervously as he wrapped an arm around Kagome's shoulder, pulling her towards him.

Kagome blushed and buried her cheek into his jacket. "For this wonderful date. It was fun."

The two stood there staring as the sun set while Sango chased Miroku for groping her.

You should have told me that your feelings had faded;

I had no idea, and I continued to depend on you.

Although I say I hate you now, I'll be missing you,

Because I'm a girl, to whom love is everything...

Author's Note: OK, it is a slightly important chapter, even if it doesn't seem important and more like drabble. Kind of like pure fluff, ne?