Chapter Three

You Can Count on Me

Kagome came back through the well. InuYasha was still pacing. When she climbed out of the well, InuYasha stopped pacing.

"Hey, you're back. Are you okay?" InuYasha asked as he jogged to her side.

Kagome smiled. "I'm fine. I might be sick for a couple more days. But its nothing to worry about."

InuYasha looked puzzled. "Well, okay, but please tell me when you're feeling ill. You need to take care of yourself. I want you around for a very long time."

Kagome nodded and they walked to Keade's village to meet the others.

I need to find the right time to tell him. I'll tell him later on tonight when everyone's asleep, Kagome thought to herself.

They made it back to the village in time for lunch. Kagome's appetite was back in full swing. She was so hungry she ate everything Keade put in front of her.

"Wow, you really are feeling better," Sango stated.

"I told you…I would be fine…it must've been a bug," Kagome said as she scarfed down a couple rice balls.

InuYasha watched Kagome carefully. Something wasn't right, but he couldn't put his finger on it. Her face was still pale. Her cheeks were not as rosy as they usually were. Kagome finished eating and stood up.

"I'm going to go down to the hot spring for a bath, the hot water should do me some good," Kagome explained.

Sango stood up, "That sounds like a good idea. Do you mind if I join you?"

"Not at all," Kagome answered.

"I want to come too!" Shippo squealed.

"Okay, Shippo, let's go," Kagome said with a smile.

Kagome, Sango and Shippo left the hut. InuYasha and Miroku stayed behind. InuYasha sat quietly in the corner.

"InuYasha, do you think Kagome is really okay?" Miroku questioned.

InuYasha sighed. "I'm not sure. To me she still looks pale and weak. Maybe I should go and keep an eye on her."

"That is up to you. If it makes you feel better, then you should go," Miroku suggested.

InuYasha was on his feet and out the door. He ran through the forest to the hot spring. Shippo was already in the water and Sango was getting in. When InuYasha reached the hot spring, he spotted Kagome getting undressed. Kagome took off her clothes and folded them neatly. InuYasha watched as Kagome placed a hand on her abdomen.

How am I going to tell? How will he take the news? I still can't believe I'm having InuYasha's baby. Kagome thought to herself.

She shook her head and stepped into the hot water. It was so relaxing. It made Kagome feel so much better. InuYasha sat in a nearby tree.

There's something she's not telling me. But what could it be? Doesn't she know she can tell me anything? InuYasha's mind was in overdrive.

Sango, Shippo and Kagome took a long, relaxing bath. InuYasha left before they got out of the water. He didn't want Kagome to know he was watching her.

"Are you getting out Kagome?" Sango asked.

"Huh, oh, yeah, in a minute. I'm not quite finished," Kagome replied.

Sango was concerned. "Kagome, are you okay? You look very distracted."

Kagome sighed, "Shippo, could you go back to the village, please? I need to talk to Sango in private."

"Of course, anything for you, Kagome," Shippo said and ran off.

"What is it, Kagome? You can count on me to keep whatever it is in confidence," Sango stated.

"Well, I'm not sick," Kagome began, "when I went home I took a test."

"Oh, I see. So, you were just nervous," Sango responded.

Kagome laughed. "I wish, but it wasn't that kind of test. I took a pregnancy test. In my time, you can take a test to find out if you are pregnant or not."

Sango froze. "And what was the result of the test?"

"It was positive. I'm going to have InuYasha's child," Kagome whispered.

"Wait, did you just say you are going to bear InuYasha's child?" Sango was shocked.

"Yeah, that's right. I just don't know how to tell him," Kagome replied.

"He doesn't know yet?!" Sango exclaimed.

Kagome shook her head. "No, I'm afraid. I don't know what his reaction will be like."

"You have to tell him. Just take him somewhere private. I'm sure he'll be very understanding. Right now I think he's still worried about you being ill," Sango explained.

"You're right, I'll tell him later tonight; after everyone has fallen asleep," Kagome agreed.

When they left the hot spring, Kagome was shaking uncontrollably. She would tell him tonight, no matter what.