Here is Chapter 4. Enjoy!

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The next morning went by dull and boring.Breakfast was uneventful and now the four teens were in the study, each one staring at something different. Sango was staring at the wall, Miroku staring at Sango, while Inuyasha and Kagome's eyes were locked on each others. Neither one of their gazes wavering and showing signs of looking away. Miroku sighed sadly and turned away from Sango and looked at the scene before him. Miroku nudged Sango's shoulder and pointed to Inuyasha and Kagome. Sango started giggling while Miroku grinned mischievously at the two.

Inuyasha and Kagome looked away, blushing crimson red. "So, um, what should we do?" Inuyasha asked, clearing his throat. Sango shrugged while Miroku tapped his chin thoughtfully. Kagome didn't do anything, but she refused to look at Inuyasha and the others. Sango noticed this and leaned over to whisper in Kagome's ear. "Don't worry, Kagome. We already forgot about it. It's okay, really." Kagome smiled, grateful Sango was her friend. Miroku gasped and jumped up. "I got it!" Miroku shouted, proudly. Kagome rolled her eyes and Sango snorted.

"Probably something perverted I suppose." Inuyasha said, gazing at Kagome before snapping his gaze back to Miroku. "Well, maybe. Okay, we're going to play Candy land." Miroku said, excitedly. Everyone groaned, then Miroku started laughing. "There's a twist people! If you land on a certain color, you have to do a certain thing to the person next to you. It will be boy girl, boy girl. Okay, let's play!" Miroku sat down and set up the board. Sango sat in between Kagome and Miroku, and Inuyasha between Kagome and Miroku. Sango leaned over to Kagome and whispered, "Why do I have a feeling I'm not going to like this?" Kagome laughed silently and shrugged.

"That was a rhetorical question, Kagome." Sango muttered. "Okay, red means you have to kiss the person next to you. Blue means you have to kiss the opposite sex," Miroku was interrupted by Sango and Kagome both hitting him hard with a dictionary. "What? Just don't land on blue, jeez. Anyway, green means take a piece of your clothing off, and yellow means put the clothing you took off back on. I don't like that one personally. Purple and orange mean don't do anything." Miroku finished and handed Kagome the dice.

"You don't have to do this, Kagome. I mean, we're only 14 and 15! Way too young for Miroku's version of strip Candy land!" Sango said, pleading with Kagome not to do it. "Sango, chill. It's not like whatever she lands on, she absolutely has to do it." Inuyasha said, assuring Sango. Sango mumbled and fine and sat back. Kagome was starting to get nervous, what was she going to do if she landed on the red? Much less the blue. ' Don't land on blue…that's just sick. Miroku just wants to get his own sick kicks out of this.' Kagome thought, disgustedly. "Roll the dice already." Inuyasha said, getting annoyed.

Kagome shot him a death glare and dropped the dice and the board. Kagome then moved her paper person the number on spots the dice said. She landed on green. Miroku grinned, Sango gasped and Inuyasha just stared at the board, hoping he was seeing things. Kagome gulped and shook her head. "Aw, come on Kagome. Just your shirt. Leave your bra on." Miroku said, still grinning. 'I can't. I won't. I'm not. Inuyasha's here and I'm not some slut!' Kagome thought, bitterly shaking her head 'no.' Sango patted her back and cheered her on for not doing it.

Inuyasha then averted his gaze from the board to Kagome, seeing if she would do it. Of course he didn't want her too. He didn't want Miroku of all people to see her. Even though they weren't going out, Inuyasha still felt protective of Kagome. He didn't know why, but he allowed himself too. "Kagome, come on. Don't be a wet blanket. Just take of your shirt. Then when it's turn again, just hope you land on yellow. Please?" Miroku was not longing grinning, but now begging. Kagome started to get anger tears in her eyes and clenched her teeth together. "Miroku stop! Can't you see she doesn't want to! Stop now!" Sango shouted at the dense monk.

Inuyasha decided to defend Kagome now, and started to shout at Miroku too. All Kagome heard was shouting. Miroku begging her to take it off, Sango shouting at him to stop and Inuyasha shouting that Kagome wasn't some common whore. She couldn't take it. Too much shouting. Kagome balled her hands in fists and stood. Everyone continued shouting, not even noticing she got up. "STOP IT ALL OF YOU!" Kagome screamed at the immature group and ran off. Everyone stopped their fighting and turned to stare at Kagome's retreating figure.

"D-did she just speak?" Sango asked, shocked. "I think she just did." Miroku said, equally shocked. Inuyasha got up and ran after her, you could hear Inuyasha calling Kagome. Once Sango's shock wore off, she got up and kicked Miroku in the balls. Miroku yelped in pain and asked pained, "Why…Did you do…that for..?" Sango snorted, and replied, "For being a jerk to Kagome and you deserved it. Such a nice way to regain your voice, by having to scream at us immature children."
Miroku looked away, guilty and sighed sadly. "Realize your mistake?" Sango asked, glaring at the monk. He nodded and walked away to his room, head down.

Sango sighed and went to her room, deciding to let Inuyasha handle Kagome. Inuyasha knocked on Kagome's door and tried to open it, it was locked of course. "Kagome, please let me come in. Please," Inuyasha pleaded through the door. Kagome wiped some of her tears away and opened the door. Inuyasha came in hesitantly, and went to Kagome's bed, where she was sitting and trembling. "Shh, Kagome. It's alright. I'm here," Inuyasha whispered, hoping to soothe the girl. Kagome whimpered and clung to him. Inuyasha then remembered she spoke a few minutes ago. He pushed Kagome back and made her sit cross legged in front of him. "Kagome, can you speak now?" Inuyasha looked intently at the girl that was looking back at him with the same intensity. Kagome shrugged and bit her lip.

"Kagome. Try. Open up your mouth and say something. You've talked before. You can do this." Inuyasha said, encouragingly. Kagome gave him a doubtful look and he just smiled at her. Kagome blushed but opened up her mouth and sound came out. She said, "Inu-yasha." Kagome voice was hoarse from not being used a lot.Inuyasha smiled and hugged her, tight. "Kagome, you just said my name! Even though you don't space the two words, but you said it!" Inuyasha said, happily. Kagome smiled and thought, 'I'm going to have to get used to talking...'

Inuyasha looked so happy, Kagome couldn't help but to giggle. 'Kami...what a cute laugh!' Inuyasha thought, before asking, "What's so funny?" Kagome shrugged and pointed to his face. "My face is funny?" Inuyasha asked, cocking his head to the side."No. Just forget about it." Kagome whispered, her voice strained. Inuyasha gave her a pitiful look and said, "You need to go see Keade and tell her you can talk now." He got up and grasped her hand and led her to Keade's office. They passed one little girl with blonde hair and bright blue eyes. Kagome jerked her hand back to tell Inuyasha to stop, and she waved to the girl. "Kagome, can you talk now?" The little girl asked, eyes shining with curiosity. Kagome bent down to reach the girl's eye level and whispered, "Sure can, Mimi."

The girl, Mimi, jumped up and wrapped her arms around Kagome's neck. "I'm so glad. You can finally talk! I have to go tell the others! Bye Kagome!" Mimi said, dancing around Kagome.Kagome giggled and resumed following Inuyasha. "And that was…?" Inuyasha asked, turning his head around. "Oh. That was Mimi, I found her outside of the orphanage one day. I basically saved her life. Poor thing she was." Kagome said, barely audible, but enough for Inuyasha. "Oh. I see. Well, that just proves that you're an angel." Inuyasha said, smiling showing a fang. Kagome blushed and turned her head away. 'Hmm. Well, that also proves that she doesn't like me. I flirt she turns away.' Inuyasha thought sadly.

"We're here," Inuyasha announced, backing away so Kagome could go in.Kagome nodded her thanks and walked in. "Kagome! How are you, dear? What about you Inuyasha? Fitting in?" Keade asked, hugging Kagome. "What's that suppose to mean 'fitting in'? You saying I'm freak?" Inuyasha asked, offended. "No, no. Inuyasha, I meant how are things going since you're in a new environment still. Well, Kagome, how are you?" Keade said, moving back behind her desk. "Fine." Kagome said, quietly, totally forgetting Keade didn't know she could talk. Keade stood, eyes wide.

"Kagome, child, did you just say something?" Keade asked, slowly. Kagome nodded and said yes, louder than when she first started speaking. Inuyasha grinned at Keade's amusing face. "Kagome! I'm so happy for you! Now tell me what happened to make you speak." Keade said, motioning for them both to take a seat. Kagome flushed, while Inuyasha looked around for some type of distraction. "Well, Miroku and Sango got into a fight and wouldn't shut up, and Kagome couldn't take it anymore. So she screamed all of a sudden. Yeah, that's basically it." Inuyasha lied. 'It was half the truth. They were fighting. Just the old hag can't know about the whole strip Candy land.' Inuyasha thought, fiddling with his thumbs.

"Oh. Okay. Well, Kagome, make sure you drink a lot of water, so your voice won't be so hoarse," Keade instructed Kagome, writing it on a sheet of paper. Kagome mouthed 'Nice save,' to Inuyasha when Keade's head was down. Inuyasha smirked and nodded. "There you go, Kagome," Keade handed Kagome the paper she was writing on. "Anything else?" The two shook their hands and rushed out the door. Keade sighed as she watched Inuyasha take Kagome's hand. "Young love," Keade whispered to herself. "Sure does bring back some memories." Keade laughed softly and continued her work.

Kagome and Inuyasha ran out of Keade's office and went to see Miroku and Sango. "Do you think they're okay, Inu?" Kagome asked, slightly unnerved. "Yeah. They only went to their rooms. Why wouldn't they be okay?" Inuyasha answered her with a question of his own. "I-I don't know…anything anymore." Kagome whispered sorrowfully. "What do you mean, Kag?" Inuyasha stopped running and turned to Kagome, this sounded serious. Who would say that? What did it mean exactly?"Well. I don't know! That's the point, Inuyasha! I don't know anything anymore. I don't know why I'm feeling like this, I don't know why I'm talking now, of all times. It's just confusing me is all."

Kagome finished her rant, panting a little. "Oh. I'm sorry. I wish I could do something, anything. Is there anything I can do? I'll gladly do it for you." Inuyasha said, quietly. Kagome blinked back grateful tears and thought for a second, then said, "No." Inuyasha gave her a worried look and sighed, "What would that be?" Kagome giggled and leaned up to whisper in his ear. "You are already doing it." Inuyasha laughed inwardly and smiled down at the precious girl. Kagome tugged at his hand and motioned him to keep walking. Inuyasha complied, keeping silent.

They reached Sango's door first and knocked quietly. Sango rushed to the door and hugged Kagome tight. "Oh, hi Inuyasha." Sango mumbled. "Keh!" Kagome rolled her eyes and hugged Sango backed. "How's Miroku?" Inuyasha asked, making himself comfortable. "Pretty upset. I talked to him after you guys left, and he said he was ashamed at how he was acting. He wants to apologize to you, Kagome." Sango said, sighing. Kagome nodded and left.

'I didn't know he'd be this upset.' Kagome thought, making her ways to Miroku's room. Kagome knocked on his door and peeked inside to find a miserable looking boy. "Miroku?" Kagome asked, timidly. "What do-Oh! Kagome, it's you." Miroku hung his head low and bowed. "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to make you this upset. It's all my fault. Please forgive me!" Miroku was on his knees, graveling. Kagome's gaze softened on Miroku and she bent low to hug him. "It's okay Miroku. You've already been forgiven. Don't fret so much." Kagome whispered, hugging him tight.

"Really? Thanks Kagome. You are by far the most understanding person I know." Miroku smiled. Kagome smiled back and got up. "Let's go to the others, okay?" Miroku nodded, and said, "Sure thing, Kagome." Kagome held his hand on the way there, both of them thinking nothing of it. Their friendship was just growing bigger. They walked inside, still holding hands, and Kagome announced their entrance. Inuyasha looked up from the magazine he was reading and growled. Sango ran up to them both, and hugged them.

"All made up and friends, right?" Sango asked, laughing. She noticed their joined hands and her face grew red in jealousy. Inuyasha's growl only intensified while he stood. Kagome notice all this and let go of his hand. "Kagome, bathroom, now." Sango said, through clenched teeth. Kagome gulped and nodded, following her out to her death. Inuyasha glared at Miroku, who shrugged. "Why were you holding her hand!" Inuyasha seethed at the trembling Miroku. "I don't know! S-She's the one w-who grabbed m-my hand!" Miroku said, almost whimpering. "It was nothing more but friendship! I can assure you." Miroku said, sitting down, away from Inuyasha.

Kagome and Sango were staring at each other in the bathroom. No one making a move, neither making a sound. Kagome broke the silence by asking, "Why are we in here?" Sango glared at her and answered, "You know why." Kagome was genuinely confused and shook her head. "Actually, no I don't," Kagome
retorted. "Okay. Why were you holding Miroku's hand! You know I like him. I thought you liked Inuyasha. I guess I know what kind of friend you are." Sango said, disappointed beyond belief.

Kagome looked guilty and sighed. "Sango, it's nothing like that. Please, believe me. I don't like Miroku and I know you do. I wouldn't go and do something like that. It was just something I'm used to doing with Inuyasha. Miroku and I are friends, just friends." Kagome said, her eyes pleading with Sango's. Sango smiled and hugged Kagome. "Thanks, Kagome. That means a lot. You're my best friend." Sango sighed, happily and let go of Kagome. "You're mine, too." The two girls walked back to Sango's room, smiling from ear to ear.

"Kagome, it's getting time to go to bed, again. It seems like these days go by so fast." Inuyasha mumbled to himself. "Alright. Goodnight Sango, Miroku. You coming Inu?" Kagome was already out the door, waiting for Mr. Slow-poke. Inuyasha waved them goodbye and ran out, getting ready to call out to Kagome. Instead, he got tackled by Kagome herself. Kagome was lying on top of him, laughing like crazy. "Haha. Yeah yeah. Come on, get up." Inuyasha muttered. "Inu! Guess what!" Kagome said, bouncing a little. "What?" Inuyasha snapped. "I said guess." She snapped back.

"Wench, just tell me." Inuyasha growled, taking her by arm. "Ugh. Fine. My birthday is next week. Just thought of all people you would care." Kagome sighed, sadly. "Oh. I'm sorry, Kag. I'm just not in the mood. I do care. You know that." Inuyasha said, hugging her. Kagome smiled and nodded. "Thanks Inu. You're the best." Kagome giggled. "Now off to bed. I'm right next door if you need me." Inuyasha waved her goodnight and enter his room."Okay." Kagome whispered, mostly to herself.

Kagome shuffled into her room and plopped on her bed. 'I wonder if Inuyasha will get me anything, much less remember. I still have to tell the others. I'm sure Sango will care. After all, best friends remember best friend's birthdays.' Kagome thought, falling into a dreamless slumber. Inuyasha was still up, thinking about Kagome, of course. 'What should I get her? This must be special to her. She must not have had very many birthday parties. I feel for the poor thing. I'll throw her a party and she won't know about it. Yeah, Inuyasha, those are called surprise birthday parties. Dimwit.' Inuyasha mentally scolded himself for being stupid and fell into a troubled sleep.


Im soooo sorry for not updating sooner. I've been on the road and laptops arent the best sometimes. I feel like Im in a band and Im on tour. That would be awsome. But instead I had to write this chapter. I used every chance I got, which wasnt a lot.

-Craig'sWifey