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AN: So here is chapter seven. I am sorry it took me such a long time. I had some difficulty writing it. I really don't know if I like this chapter all that much, but let me know what you think about it. Just review at the end of the chapter and let me know what you thought!

The kiss was indescribable. For the first time in her life Kagome felt truly liberated. She was following what her heart wanted not what her head dictated. She couldn't describe the tingling sensation that formed in the pit of her stomach as Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer to his body. She tried to put this moment into words, but soon gave up on that task. She opted to simply enjoy the moment of being in Inuyasha's arms and kissing his forbidden lips. Thoughts and words would come later.

To say that Inuyasha was shocked by Kagome's sudden kiss would be the understatement of the year. Inuyasha was blown away by Kagome's surprise attack, but he was not one to complain. After getting over his initial shock, Inuyasha happily complied with Kagome's kiss and wasted no time savoring the moment.

Unfortunately the moment could not last forever. Before both were satisfied the kiss was over, and they were both forced to come back to reality. For Inuyasha, his reality only dealt with the girl encircled in his arms. However, for Kagome, her reality wasn't as pleasant. After getting off her emotional high Kagome was forced to deal with her rebellious actions.

"Kagome" Inuyasha barely whispered leaning in for another kiss, but only meeting the soft skin of Kagome's cheek.

"Inuyasha, we can't do this." Kagome moved out of Inuyasha's arms and placed some distance between them. She needed to collect her bearings so she could ward off all of the questions she knew Inuyasha would fire off at her.

"What do you mean 'we can't'? We can do anything we want to do. The true problem here is what 'society' says we can't do."

Kagome could see the flash of anger behind Inuyasha's eyes. She knew he was trying to control his fury caused by her constant obsession with what her society thought, but he just didn't understand. "Inuyasha, you don't understand. To you my society is just a bunch of hogwash, but this is my life. It has been for the last seventeen years. It is so easy for you ignore Riverside Green's scrutiny, but I can't. I am trapped under a microscope twenty-four seven. Anytime I slip up my parents eventually find out, so I have to be cautious about what I do no matter how tempting it is to rebel."

Inuyasha's reaction to her little speech was not what she expected. He was laughing, actually laughing at the words that she had just poured out from her heart. His laughter made her feel foolish. She could feel her cheeks start to burn at her rising sense of embarrassment. "Inuyasha, I can see that you find me a joke. So I see that it is best for both of us if I just see myself out."

"Kagome…Kagome, slow down." Inuyasha cried, grabbing a hold of Kagome's hand and bringing her back down onto the couch. "I wasn't making fun of you. I just never pictured Riverside Green's princess saying 'hogwash'." Inuyasha smiled gently cupping Kagome's cheek with the palm of his hand.

A small giggle escaped Kagome's lips when her unique word choice was noticed by Inuyahsa. He just brought out a new side to her that both excited and scared her. Kagome found herself leaning into his hand and loving the warmth that emanated from it. "Inuyasha what is happening between us?"

"Kagome, I am not going to lie to you. I care about you, but I know that you put this ridiculous society above everything else in your life. I am not going to pretend that I am happy that you fail to see the hypocrisy and danger that lurk in Riverside Green's rules even after almost being a victim of the town's prince. However, I do want you to give me and the idea of us a chance. We can take things slow."

Kagome was at a loss for words. She was torn between her obligation to her society and the desire of her heart. "Inuyasha I want to give us a chance. You're the first guy who has really challenged me and treated me as a real person, but people will talk about us. I am not strong enough to go against my father or Riverside Green. I know you must think of me as being weak, but I am sorry. I just can't risk everything I have ever known." Kagome painfully moved away from the warmth of Inuyasha's hand on her cheek and occupied herself with the sight of her tightly clasped hands.

"I won't ask you to go against your society, Kagome. At least…for now." Inuyasha tilted her face up to look into her eyes. "Kagome we can keep our relationship private for now and see where it goes. However, mark my words, one day you will have to stand up to your father and this society."

Kagome smiled at Inuyasha's words. She completely ignored his last comment about standing up to the powers of Riverside Green. What was more important was that Inuyasha seemed to finally understand her concerns for what seemed like the first time. The best part was that Inuyasha was willing to embark on a relationship with her according to terms that made her comfortable. No one would need to know about her secret rebellion. She could keep up her pristine reputation and enjoy her newfound bond with Inuyasha. Whoever said that you can't have your cake and eat it too was completely senile.

"So Kagome, what do you say? Are you willing to give us a chance?"

"Yes, I think I am beginning to like the idea of you and me." With that all said and done, Kagome leaned in and fell into the warm feelings of Inuyasha's lips upon her own. Kagome was quickly rewarded when Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled closer.

"Well this is a true surprise." Kagome and Inuyasha quickly sprang apart. Both of their faces were reddened from embarrassment. They'd been caught. However, no one was more surprised or elated than the person who caught them dirty-handed, Sango.

That evening, during her usual Sunday dinner with her parents, Kagome could not wipe the silly smile from her face. After being caught by Sango, Inuyasha and Kagome were forced to explain what had happened between them. She was ecstatic to hear about their new relationship. Unfortunately, Kagome did not miss the flash of irritation in Sango's eyes when Inuyasha explained that their relationship was going to be a private affair for a little while. After a quick congratulations to both of her friends, Sango stole Kagome away from Inuyasha and took her to the nearest bathroom for a little chat.

"So you and Inuyahsa? A lot can happen in the course of twenty-four hours, but apparently not enough for you to openly defy this community or your parents."

Kagome let out a big sigh. She knew Sango would not let her off the hook that easily. "Sango, give me a break. Let's not fight about this anymore. I agree with you and Inuyasha, Riverside Green has some flaws, but nothing is ever perfect. You can't ask me to go against everything I was ever taught. You must give me time. I need time to sort out everything on my own. Inuyasha understands, please say you do too."

"I am your best friend Kagome. I understand. I just want you to be more cautious Kagome. Look at what Riverside Green's 'prince' tried to do to you. Just be careful Kagome and know that Inuyasha is not going to be understanding forever." With her support and warnings known, Sango gave her best friend a giant hug. "Now get back to your 'secret' boyfriend before he begins to worry." Kagome giggled and gave her friend a quick peck on the cheek. "Thanks Sango for everything."

Now it was twelve hours later and Kagome was already missing Inuyasha. It surprised her how only a week ago Kagome would have nothing to do with Inuyasha, and now she couldn't be away from him for more than an hour without missing him. A blush crept onto Kagome's cheeks when she remembered her goodbye with Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha I really need to get going now. It is almost noon and my parents will soon start calling Sango's parents wondering where I am. Then my cover will be blown." For the umpteenth time that morning Kagome began to collect her belongings and hastily made her way towards the front door. Sango had already been waiting for her for the past five minutes. She had left thirty minutes earlier to get her car and drove back to pick up Kagome so no one would become suspicious.

"One more kiss Kagome." Inuyasha caught Kagome with her hand on the door and spun her around. He then proceeded to kiss her senseless.

"Seriously Inuyasha, Sango has already beeped her horn three times. If she has to do it one more time she will leave me."

"I can't help it. I just can't seem to control myself now that I know you are mine…secretly." The realization that their relationship would have to be hidden from others, like someone's dirty laundry, sunk in once again. Inuyasha did not like the idea at all of having to be kept a secret, but he knew the relationship with Kagome had to be taken slowly.

"Inuyasha, you aren't regretting the state of our new relationship are you? I know you don't want to keep it secret and you think that I am ashamed of you, but that's not true. You know that right?" Kagome pulled Inuyasha's arm more tightly around her neck and nuzzled her face into his chest.

"Kagome, it's just going to be hard to keep my distant at times, but mark my words our relationship is NOT going to stay secret forever. You know that right?"

Kagome completely ignored Inuyasha's question and tried to change the subject. "Inuyasha, it shouldn't be hard to keep your distance when were in pubic. Just do what you did before you got to know 'Riverside Green's princess." Kagome whispered her loathed title softly across Inuyahsa's lips before giving him one more goodbye kiss.

Inuyasha welcomed the nice distraction. He knew Kagome was avoiding his question, but he wouldn't give up that easily. He would just let her assume she was running the shots, but slowly he would make her face the reality that one day they would have to become public. All she needed was time. Time and a little bit of nudging in order to fully see the lies of her community.

Three more horn beeps were heard before a very flushed and happy Kagome cautiously made her way to Sango's car. Kagome was on high alert, looking out for any by passers who might recognize her. Once securely in the car, Sango raced off towards Kagome's house. Sango listened excitedly to how much Kagome enjoyed her few hours alone with Inuyasha. However, the whole time Sango had to hold her tongue from lecturing Kagome about the stupidity of keeping him a secret. With time things would change.

"Kagome, you seem to be very happy this evening. Your date with Koga must have gone over really well." Kagome's mother brought Kagome back to the reality of her situation and surroundings. Her parents still believed that Koga and her were a couple. She didn't know whether to tell them, or wait for them to find out the truth for themselves. Either option didn't hold a very pleasing outcome.

Kagome settled for option number one, praying she could fool her parents for a few days. "Oh yes mother, I had a wonderful time."

"That's good dear. Koga is such a lovely gentleman."

Kagome could not help but scoff at her mother's comment. Kagome knew that her mother would not be saying that if she knew what Koga tried to do to her. Unfortunately, Kagome's sounds of disgust did not go unnoticed. "Kagome, what type of unladylike noise did you just emanate from your mouth?"

"I am sorry father. I chocked a bit on my food." Kagome just realized how cautious she was going to have to be about her actions. She couldn't give her rebellious relationship away, doing so would risk loosing the love and respect of her parents and her neighbors forever. Yes she would openly have Inuyasha, but her parents and neighbors have been her life for years. Inuyasha could just be a passing rebellion…couldn't he?

"Just please refrain from making such distracting noises at the table in the future." Kagome's father lectured her. He didn't even take the time to see if Kagome was all right.

"Yes father. I will be more careful in the future." With that said, conversation returned to the latest agendas on her mother's social calendar and the social affairs Kagome would need to make an appearance at in the upcoming week. All in all, Kagome wished she could be back in the arms of Inuyasha, enjoying the escape from her present reality.

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