Excuse me for the late update but everything I wrote was erased because my mothers fiancee thought it would be nice to get on MY computer and somehow he managed to delete everything I'd written. Ugh...next time I'll be sure to put some back on copies on disks. Anyway, on with the story. Hopefully a little more progression in this chapter. Enjoy.

Chapter ten: Reconcile

Kagome was once again forced to stop her writing as someone was yet again knocking on her door. Angrily she made her way to the door and swung it open with so much force it seemed as though it would fly from the hinges."

"Hello Ms. Higurashi."

"N-Naraku. What are you doing here?"

"Well I was passing by so I decided to pay you a visit. "

"Well that's sweet but I have company and it would be rude to leave them waiting." She said smiling politely.

"You're lying."

Kagome was so shocked by his response her mouth hung open slightly. "I assure you that I'm not lying. Now if you'll excuse me." Kagome attempted to close the door only to find that his hand was keeping her from closing the door. She looked up to him to see that his eyes were narrowed dangerously.

"I don't like liars, Ms. Higurashi," he said reaching in, grabbing her wrist.

"Ow. Please let me go."

He tightened his hold on her. "Don't ever lie to me."

"Naraku, please let me go." Kagome pleaded.

"Let her the fuck go!" A voice growled, startling Naraku enough to release her.

Kagome quickly turned to the person who'd yelled out to them. It belonging to the one and only Kouga Wolfe, a variety of items held in his arms. He quickly dropped them and was at Kagome's door within seconds. Snatching Kagome's arm away from the man, he glared at him.

"What the fuck do you think you're doing?"

"Does this concern you?" Naraku said, his eyes never leaving Kagome's.

"Actually it does. You're harassing someone who happens to be a close friend of mine."

"Ah, is that so."

"Absolutely. Now may I ask why you were touching her in the first place? It didn't seem like she was enjoying herself."

"We were just having a slight disagreement. Isn't that right Kagome?"

Kagome felt a chill go down her spine as his crimson eyes bore holes into her soul, she quickly looked away unable to ignore the tinge of fear that was assaulting her senses.

Kouga looked at his friend, her terrified expression was sickening. "Kagome, go inside."

Without responding, Kagome backed up a few steps and quickly closed the door behind her. But even then she could still feel him on the other side of the door. His aura was frightening in every sense and she hoped like hell that Kouga would be okay in the hall with that maniac.

Biting her nails, Kagome peeked out the door, watching Naraku and Kouga exchange words she couldn't quite catch. After what seemed like an eternity she saw Naraku walk off, wearing a grin.

"What happened?" Kagome said, barely giving him time to make it through the door.

"How long has he been coming around, Kagome?"

"A dunno. It's probably been a little over a month now."

"Why didn't you tell anyone?" Kagome felt fear take hold of her, hearing the seriousness of his voice and seeing how his emerald eyes flickered in fear.

"I-I don't know. He kept making advances but I brushed them off. They were harmless, until today."

"I see. Kagome, I don't trust him at all. I don't think you should stay here tonight. You can crash at my place. I'm sure Ayame will understand."

"Okay, let me get a few things first."

Kagome found herself sitting on the balcony of Kouga's apartment, trying to avoid the thought of the man who always seemed to invade her thoughts only to leave her empty. Rubbing a hand through her hair, she sighed and leaned on the railing of the balcony.

"You're not going to jump, are you?"

"Not today."

"That's not the answer I was expecting from you."

"Well, I think the truth is in order for today." She turned to face her friend, peering into his eyes.

"Mind telling me what's wrong?"

"It's a long story, and I don't completely understand it enough to tell you. "

"That's fair." Kouga said turning away from her. "Oh yeah, and I got you some things to help you relax. That was the reason for me coming to your apartment. That and to tell you that it's time to get your ass back to work."

Kagome smiled as she watched her friend go in and slide the screen behind him. But her smile faded quickly. Sesshomaru had somehow weaved his way back into her thoughts. Biting her lip in thought she walked back into the apartment to rummage through her back for her cell phone. After locating it she made her way back to the balcony. Feeling more and more afraid after each number she dialed, it finally began to ring after she'd punched in the last number.

Ring.

Ring.

Ring.

Ring.

"Hello?" A groggy voice answered quizzically.

"Sesshomaru."

"Who is this?"

She hesitated. "Kagome."

Sesshomaru straightened somewhat. Although he was slightly pissed with her he could not deny the fact that it was unlike Kagome to call him so late.

"Sesshomaru, can I talk to you?" Kagome felt her voice crack slightly, and this didn't go unnoticed by him.

"What's wrong, Kagome?"

"I-I just wanted to apologize again."

"For what?"

"For when I just ran out on you. It wasn't the first time, was it?" She laughed through her tears. "I told myself that if something like that ever happened again I wouldn't be afraid to confront my feelings, but I couldn't."

Sesshomaru was tempted to ask her exactly what she meant but it came back to him. It was after their prom. And although they'd went with different dates they ended up together at the end of the night. They couldn't help but recall the past and how close they'd gotten over the years. And somehow, their lips found each others.

"No, it wasn't."

"I'm so sorry, Sesshomaru. I've caused you so much grief throughout our lives and I understand if you don't want to ever talk to me again."

"Where are you?"

"What?"

"Where are you? I need to talk to you."

After giving Sesshomaru directions Kagome slumped over, as tears continued to fall from her eyes. But these were tears of joy, finally her and Sesshomaru would reconcile.

Okay, I know you all want to kill me and everyone I know, but there is a reason. -smiles nervously- I won't make any promises this time. But I do ask that you REVIEW!