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Chapter 6, Reliving The Pain

After Kagome explained everything to Kikyo and Kaede they ended up watching boogeyman. They all fell asleep during the movie. Kagome fell asleep on Inuyasha's lap, with his head resting on her head. Sango had ended up strewn across Miroku on the floor, with his arms around her waist. Kikyo had fallen asleep with Kaede's head in her lap.

Kagome's eyes opened slowly. She glanced up and giggled. She reached up and started rubbing Inuyasha's ears. She giggled as they flicked her way and he started to growl in content.

"Mmmmm…" She said and snuggled closer to him, pulling her arm back.

'Today is… OH CRAP!' Kagome thought as she sat up quickly, knocking Inuyasha's head off hers.

"What the? Kagome?" Inuyasha said as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes.

"No time Inuyasha! We all fell asleep last night. School starts in 20 minutes!" Kagome said as she jumped up and started waking the others up.

"Miroku!" Inuyasha said and shook him awake.

"What?" He said and sat up.

"20 minutes! Hurry up and get dressed!"

"Sango!" Kagome shook her, but no avail.

"Hey Sango, Miroku's touching my butt!" Kagome said and ducked as Miroku got kicked upside the head.

"Sorry 'roku!" Kagome said as she woke up Kaede and Kikyo.

"Hurry guys! Sango you can borrow my clothes. Inuyasha, we still have some of your clothes from when you stayed here that one week last summer." Kagome said as she rushed upstairs, with everyone following her.

Kagome ran into her room and grabbed all of Inuyasha's clothes so that he and Miroku could get dressed. She gave the clothes to them and shut the door. She grabbed Sango some clothes and got dressed.

She brushed out her hair and put on a white camy and her Jean jacket. She put on a pair of dark denim jeans and her vans. Sango was wearing a pair of Capri's and a pink shirt that had Happy Bunny on it and it said 'Hello Loser!' on it.

They all met up by the door about 5 minutes later and flew out the door. No one noticed that there wasn't any school today because of Teachers Comp. They got to school and realized that there were no cars in the parking lot. There were no kids out across the schoolyard and there were no kid's sluffing.

"What's today?" Inuyasha said, growling slightly.

"Uh… Monday, March 21st 2005." Kikyo said as Miroku and Sango parked Miroku's car.

"Kikyo!" Inuyasha growled.

"It's the stupid teacher meeting day." Kaede said quickly as Kagome giggled.

"Great…" Inuyasha said as she started up the car and drove back to Kagome's house, with Miroku, Sango, and Souta following.

"I'm sorry Inuyasha. Wait… Kikyo, did you say the 21st?" Kagome said looking back at her.

"Yes…" Kikyo said, trying to get to the point.

"I'm supposed to meet my lawyer today…" Kagome said and she turned to look out the window as they pulled up to her house.

They got out and headed up to the door, Kagome and Inuyasha lagging behind.

"Kagome… are you alright?" Inuyasha said as he walked up the step beside Kagome.

"Yea… I'll be fine." Kagome said as they reached the door and walked in.

"Kagome, We have to go." Sango called from Miroku's car as Souta walked up to them.

"Alright! Bye!" Kagome called back and waved as they drove off.

"Kagome, I'm going to take Kaede and Souta to the park." Kikyo said turning to Kagome "May I use your car?"

"Yea." Kagome said and tossed the keys to Kikyo.

"Thanks. Come on you two." Kikyo said as she walked down the shrine steps, followed by Souta and Kaede.

Kagome and Inuyasha watched as Kikyo drove off with Souta and Kaede. The raven-haired girl turned to Inuyasha and grabbed his hand.

"Its just me and you. What do you wanna do?" Kagome said and locked onto his amber-eyed stare.

"Lets go swimming. Come on, let's grab our stuff." Inuyasha said and walked into the house still holding Kagome's hand.

The two walked inside and up to Kagome's room. She walked over to her closet and pulled out a pair of Inuyasha's swimming trunks that he left behind. She pulled out her green bikini and her green mini skirt. Inuyasha took his swimming trunks and walked out and into the bathroom.

Kagome stayed in her room and pulled of her shirt and bra. She slipped on her Bikini top and slipped off her pants and underwear and slid on her green bottoms. She slid her green skirt on over it, slipping on her flip-flops.

She opened her bedroom door and walked out. She closed her door and ran down the stairs, to find Inuyasha standing by the door holding two towels and some sun block. He was wearing a pair of red swimming trunks with silver flames up the sides.

"Lets go." Kagome said excitedly and walked out of the house, followed by Inuyasha.

The two walked out to the grove of trees behind Kagome's house. They walked through the maze of buildings around the shrine. When they reached the grove Kagome stopped and grasped Inuyasha's hand in hers. Inuyasha stopped and looked at her.

"Inuyasha… I have to meet my lawyer today at 4:30. I want you to be with me." She said and he embraced her.

"Its okay Kagome. I'll be there. I'm here for you." He replied and she pulled back.

"Thanks." She said and started walking, still holding onto his hand.

They followed a path through the forest like area. The two had their very own swimming hole. They found it when they were about 8.

FLASHBACK

Kagome was walking down the dirt path, taking in her surroundings. She was in a beautiful forest. There were flowers all around, birds chirping and a slight breeze. The sun was blaring down, only she couldn't feel the heat through the trees. The trees were a beautiful healthy green, with an occasional Sakura tree.

The young raven-haired girl stopped and looked at a tree. It was a Sakura tree, the beautiful purple-pink blossoms floating down occasionally. She stood amazed before the godly tree. She didn't even hear someone sneak up behind her.

She jumped when she felt someone's fingers tucking a flower behind her ear. She turned around and looked into a pair of amber orbs. Slowly, she reached out and placed a hand on the person's cheek. She brushed away a lock of silvery hair.

"Inuyasha…" She said as he smiled at her.

"Kagome, you left me." Inuyasha said, frowning slightly.

"I didn't know you stopped following me. I'm sorry. Forgive me?" She said and looked into his eyes as his hand reached out and grabbed hers from his cheek.

"Yea. I forgive you. Come on!" Inuyasha said and ran down the path, dragging Kagome behind him.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome said and ran after him, giggling all the way.

They ran and ran, passing more trees. Suddenly Inuyasha stopped. They were at a clearing in the woods. There were pink and purple and yellow and blue flowers around.

In the center of the clearing were a huge waterfall and a small pond. There were trees all around and birds chirping. The sun was beating down on the waters surface and the grass.

"Wow…" Inuyasha and Kagome said in unison and walked closer.

"Its pretty." Kagome said and tackled Inuyasha in a hug "Thanks!"

"For what?" Inuyasha asked stupidly as Kagome pulled back and smiled brightly at him.

"Showing me this place." Kagome said as if it were the obvious.

"Huh? I didn't even know about it." Inuyasha replied and stood up, helping Kagome stand up as well.

"Oh…" Kagome said and frowned slightly.

END FLASHBACK

They came upon the beautiful clearing and set their stuff down. Kagome walked over to the water and looked up and the water fall. She smiled as Inuyasha's arms wrapped around her waist. The next thing she knew she was in the icy water.

"Inuyasha!" She said loudly, shivering as she kicked her legs, trying to stay afloat.

"Sorry Kagome." Inuyasha said and soon felt himself hovering slightly.

He crashed down into the water, making the icy water splash Kagome. Inuyasha's head broke the surface of the water, his Silver hair flying out around him. He swam over to Kagome.

"That was mean." Inuyasha said as he wrapped his arms around Kagome.

"And what you did wasn't?" Kagome said as she relaxed in his arms.

Inuyasha chuckled and Kagome lifted her head. Inuyasha's face was facing the top of her head and he was surprised to see two Chocolate brown orbs looking up at him. She turned around so she was facing him. Inuyasha slowly brought his head down.

'Oh my god! I'm gonna kiss her! Stop! No! Stop it! I don't wanna ruin our relationship' Inuyasha thought as his head descended. He stopped just right before their noses touched.

'Inuyasha… are you gonna kiss me! Oh just hurry up! Wait… did I just think that?' Kagome thought and slowly raised her head, surprising both her and Inuyasha.

'Shit! She's gonna kiss me!' Inuyasha thought as Kagome brought her head up and their lips were about a half a centimeter away from each other.

"Kagome! Inuyasha!" was heard through out the woods.

'Shit! If Miroku and Sesshomaru find out that I almost kissed Kagome, I'll never live it down! I'm falling for her…' Inuyasha thought as he pulled back blushing.

'Oh gods… Sango and them are not gonna let me live this one down! Eh… all well. I still can't believe Inuyasha and I almost kissed…' Kagome thought as they slightly pulled away.

"I'm sorry" They said in unison and blushed deeper.

'I'm falling for him… I can't fall for him! He's my best friend!' Kagome scolded herself in her mind.

'Hun, hate to break it but you are falling for him. You love him. There's no doubt about that.' A voice in her head said.

'Who are you? I do not love him!' Kagome said in her head as she heard Inuyasha start talking.

"Its okay Kagome. I don't care… Nothing will change between us." Inuyasha said softly into her ear and she shivered.

'Yes you do and I'm your conscience.' The voice replied 'I have to go…'

"Inuyasha…" Kagome whispered softly.

"Yea?" Inuyasha said and started to pulled her with him to the side of the pond and climbed out, still holding Kagome.

He stood up and helped Kagome up. "Never mind…" She said as grabbed Inuyasha's hand. He pulled her up and they slipped on their shoes and grabbed their stuff and headed back to Kagome's house.

"Inuyasha, do you remember this tree?" Kagome said as she stopped by a tree.

"Yea. It was the same tree you were by when I put a flower behind your ear and drug you off to the swimming hole." Inuyasha said as a Sakura blossom floated down and he gently grabbed it and stuck it in her ear.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome said, turning around slightly, with a questioning tone.

"Hm?" He said as a hand reached out and brushed a lock of hair away from his face and he gently grabbed her hand.

"Déjà vu?" Kagome said and giggled as his fingers wrapped around her hand.

"Yea… Come on. Lets go." Inuyasha said and they started to walk back to the shrine.

They got home and Sango, Miroku, Sesshomaru, Rin, Kagura, Kikyo, Kaede, Souta, Izayoi, Inutaishio, Kimmi, and her grandpa all outside waiting for them. The Rin, Sesshomaru, Kaede, Kimmi, and Grandpa looked at them funny as they walked up hand in hand.

"Kagome, Inuyasha. Hurry and go change. Your lawyer is coming to meet us! Five minutes!" Kimmi said as the two looked at each other and ran into the house.

"Ok mama!" Kagome yelled and Kimmi shook her head.

"Children." Kimmi and Izayoi said in unison and laughed a little.

"Yep." The booming voice of Inutaishio and the deep softer voice of Sesshomaru.

Kagome and Inuyasha flew outside in a matter of seconds. They looked incredible. Kagome had brushed out her hair and it was in a ponytail. She was wearing her white camy and her Jean jacket, a pair of dark denim jeans and her vans. She had on her black eyeliner and her blue mascara.

Inuyasha was wearing a red shirt that said 'Mess with me and I mess with your face' and a pair of baggy dark blue denim pants with chains connecting from his waist to his back pocket and his vans. His hair was just brushed out and left hanging down.

"Kagome… Can we talk to you?" Sango asked her and pointed her finger at Kikyo, Rin Kagura, and herself.

"Uh sure…" she said slightly worried and walked over to them.

"Inuyasha… come here." Sesshomaru said as he and Miroku walked off with Inuyasha following them.

WITH KAGOME AND THEM

"So, what's going on with you and Inuyasha?" Sango said as she turned around.

"Sango… that is none of your business, but if you must know we almost kissed!" Kagome said as she watched a woman walk up the steps.

"Almost?" Kikyo and Kagura said in unison and they gave identical looks of confusion.

"We need to go. She's here." Rin said as she, Sango and Kagome began walking back to the others, followed by Kikyo and Kagura.

WITH INUYASHA AND THEM

"Inuyasha, if you hurt Kagome I'm gonna kick your ass." Sesshomaru said as he rounded on Inuyasha.

"How did you know about us Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha asked and Miroku looked confused.

"I could smell her on you and you on her. What the hell did you two do?" Sesshomaru said and Miroku grinned at Inuyasha.

"Nothing!" Inuyasha said in defense but gave up at the look that Sesshomaru was giving him 'Fine! We almost kissed.

"Way to go man!" Miroku said as a woman with long black hair and piercing green eyes walked up the steps.

"She's here. Lets go." Sesshomaru said and they walked back over to the others.

"Hello. I am Faith Tsume. I am Kagome Higurashi's Lawyer." She said and bowed.

"Hello. I am Kagome Higurashi and these are my Family and Friends. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru Takahashi. Rin Tasuma. Kikyo and Kaede Higurashi. Kagura Gumo. Sango Tenya and Miroku Hisuma. My mother and brother, Kimmi and Souta Higurashi. And my grandfather, Keji Higurashi." Kagome said and everyone bowed.

"I know Sesshomaru and Rin. I remember Miroku from dealing with his funds and stuff from his parents' Wills. I also remember Sango from helping her family with her mothers Will." Faith said and smiled at them.

"Auntie Faith! I knew it was you, I just wasn't sure." Sango said as she gave the woman a hug.

"It's been 8 years. How's my girl doing?" Faith said as she smiled at Sango.

"I'm doing good auntie." Sango said smiling back.

"How's Kohaku and you're Father?" She said and glanced around.

"Daddy is working hard as always and Kohaku is doing wonderful." Sango said and giggled lightly.

"Well, let's get down to business. Miroku how is Mushin?" She said to the violet-eyed young man.

"Him? He's drunk, as always. Good thing I don't have to deal with him anymore. I'm glad that I turned 18!" Miroku said and grinned.

"Pervert!" Sango yelled and slapped him.

"But Sango, it was a fly! There was a fly on your butt!" Miroku complained.

"Miroku, you're nothing but a two bit pervert!" Sango said angrily.

"Is that what you really think of me Lady Sango?" Miroku said seriously.

"Yes." Sango said lying through her teeth.

"You're lying." Miroku said sadly.

"Miroku, lets continue this conversation later." Sango said sweetly.

"Come. Let's go inside." Kagome offered and they went inside and into the Living room.

The living room had two sofa couches a loveseat and 2 recliners. There was a recliner by the doorway and then a sofa followed by the love seat and then a sofa and the last recliner. There was a huge entertainment center with a stereo and a CD player. There was a VCR and a DVD player. There was a big screen TV and down below that were a PS2, a Game cube, and an Xbox. There were two really tall speakers next to the entertainment center and there was a fireplace about 3 feet from that. There were pictures all over the walls of the family. And on the wall across from the fireplace, next to the door were a longbow and a quiver of arrows.

Everyone sat down on the furniture and Kagome began to explain everything to her lawyer. She got to the part of when he raped her and paused. The tears built up in her eyes.

"It's ok Kagome." Inuyasha said softly in Kagome's ear.

"Can you guys excuse me for a moment?" Kagome said as she stood up.

"Yes. Hurry dear." Kagome nodded to her lawyer and told her friends to stay. She walked into the bathroom.

"I can do this. I know I can do this." Kagome whispered to herself.

'I can't do this.' She thought to herself.

'Yes you can.' The voice said.

'Oh great your back.' She thought bitterly.

'Yep! I'm here to help you. Just think about how much you will love putting him behind bars. Think about your family and friends. Think about archery and sword fighting.' The voice said.

'You're right. I can do this.' She thought back as she wiped her eyes.

She walked back downstairs and finished telling them about it, not cry at all.

"Well. I have to go. Thank you for your time. Thank you for sharing your story Kagome. If you do that at court I'll have no trouble putting him behind bars. I am he top lawyer after all. I haven't lost a case in 10 years." Faith said as she shook everyone's hands.

"Good bye faith. Thank you for your help." Kagome said and walked faith to the door.

END CHAPPIE

Sorry guys! Next chapter will be longer! It will be hopefully over 10 pages. I'm sorry! Here's the fluff though! I hope it floats your boat though. I've been working on it for like 2 weeks trying to perfect it! So here it is!