Oh Shut Up!

Kagome was walking to work. It was a beautiful day. But down side, Inuyasha wouldn't leave her alone. Said that he had a bad feeling that something would bother her. But, maybe it wasn't such a down side after all. She loved the half-demon's company. It made her feel warm and fuzzy.

"So, I have to get a job at the store so I can spend time with you?" Asked Inuyasha with a tilt of his head. Which, was kinda cute. It made him look like a lost puppy. And that was kinda cute. That look, it only worked for him. And that's how she liked it.

Smiling, Kagome happily said "yup. Better then staying home and doing nothing. But there are times where you have to sing. But I can make sure that you sing with me if you want?" But then, her smile disappeared. Kagome remembered that Inuyasha didn't know any songs from here. "I'm sorry. I forgot your not from here..."

"Kagome, I lived as a dog for years. I'm older the your great grandmother. I know the songs of this time." Inuyasha said with a board look. Which, just made her giggle.

Inuyasha just stared at her with that lost look again. But he looked away and a faint blush seeped into his cheeks. This was going to be a very interesting day. Once they got inside, Kagome went to the managers office and asked him if he could give Inuyasha a job. Though, she had to make a few things up.

Like saying he was from across town. That his parents were killed in a gun fight. And that he was living in the streets and Kagome decided to help him. But, at least some of it was true. He was found in the streets. And she did bring him home and helped him.

And, the manager gave Inuyasha a job. So long as he worked with Kagome. And under her orders so that way, there's no harm done to anyone. No matter what. Kagome, was happy. And so was Inuyasha. Again, today was going to be interesting.

"Do I have to wear this?" Asked Inuyasha as he tugged at the collar of his blue uniform shirt. Inuyasha had to wear a wig so people won't freak out about a half-demon working here. Kagome could only giggle. And nod at his question. Inuyasha sighed softly. This, was going to be a long day.

Kagome stocked the shelves but then listened to what people were saying about Inuyasha. Saying that he was too hot to work here. That he should be a movie star instead. And how they wished that he was their boyfriend. Kagome almost growled. She didn't like it that Inuyasha was being stared at by those girls.

Growling, Kagome almost walked over to them to rip their faces off. Oh how she wishes that she could. Inuyasha saw Kagome's stare and blinked his puppy-like eyes. Tilting his head, he asked "you okay Kagome?"

"Oh, yes. I'm okay Inuyasha." Kagome said with a strained smile.

Inuyasha just nodded. He would accept that for her answer. Kagome sighed softly. Hoping that maybe, today could be normal. The way it should be. And, that her nightmare never happens. That, was what was still bothering her. Besides the whole 'girls staring at her man'. 'Wait, Inuyasha isn't my man...'

"This is how I do this right?" Asked Inuyasha as he placed some CD cases on the shelves. Kagome nodded. But then gently grabbed his wrist, telling him that he can't rush putting them on the shelves. Or it could brake the cases. Or make the shelves tip.

But having any kind of contact with Kagome. It made Inuyasha's skin tingle. He felt so happy. "Do you get it now Inuyasha?" Kagome said, breaking him out of his trance. Shaking his head, he stared at Kagome with a small smile.

"Yeah, I get it." The half-demon said with a nod.

Kagome could only smile.

Her smile was so bright. So radiant. It wasn't just her smile. It was Kagome herself, Kagome was in a class of her own. She was beautiful. Smart. And had a pure soul. There aren't many girls like that. Most girls are... well... bitches. Inuyasha wanted to be closer to her.

But didn't dare risk it with them being in public. It was a terrible risk. And it could cause Kagome her job. And even his. And they both couldn't risk that. Not now. Not ever. Taking a few deep breaths. But, the once cursed half-demon had inhaled Kaogme's scent. Her wonderful scent.

Her scent. It was mixed this time. Vanilla. Jade. And Sakura Blossoms. It almost drove him mad. Thankfully, Inuyasha had learned to control himself over the years. But... those times. The other families that he had tried to help, they weren't anything like Kagome.

Inuyasha then got an idea. "Kagome, who's turn is it to sing today?"

"Mine. Why?"

"I have a song that we... well... that we both could do." Inuyasha said with a faint blush. Kagome just stared at him. Her expression couldn't be read. It was almost as if she had went into a deep dark place that's in her mind. "Well... we don't have too. I mean, you must have had a song that you wanted to do. I understand if you don't want to sing with me."

"No I want too. It's just that I never knew that you would want too... With me." Kagome said with a blush.

Inuyasha couldn't help but smile like a fool. Kagome blushed a light pink. Which, confused Inuyasha a bit. Why would Kagome blush? Scratching the back of his head, Inuyasha happily said "I got a good song. I mean, it wouldn't be a guy song..." His face was getting redder and redder.

Which made Kagome giggle. Gently placing her hand on the side of her face, she said "calm down Inuyasha. Your doing fine. Just relax and have fun." Inuyasha just stared at her in shock. His eyes drifted. Half shut. Lidded with a certain calm. And peace of mind.

Inuyasha had to resist the desire to nuzzle her hand. He stopped his instinct to growl in content. He just wanted to be near her. Taking a deep breath, Inuyasha gently took Kagome's wrist and pulled it away from his face. "I'll see you soon then." With that, he started to walk away.

Once work was done for the day. Inuyasha and Kagome got on the stage. Though, Inuyasha looked nervous. Mostly since there were a bunch of girls staring at him. Kagome on the other hand. She just wanted to beat those girls. But held herself back. There was just no point in trying to fight back.

Inuyasha was free to choose who he wanted. But, the sad thing is that it might not be her.

Inuyasha: What would you say if I told you
I've always wanted to hold you
I don't know what we're afraid of
Nothing would change if we made love

So I'll be your friend
And I'll be your lover
Cause, I know in our hearts we agree
We can be both to each other

Oh yeah, we can be both to each other

Kagome: I know the chances we're taking
Somebody's heart could be breaking
But still we can't stop what's inside us
Our love for each other will guide us

Both: And I'll be your friend
And I'll be your lover
Cause I know in our hearts we agree
We can be both to each other

Inuyasha: I've been through you
And you've been through me

Kagome: Sometimes a friend is the hardest to see

Inuyasha: We always know when it's laid on the line

Both: Nobody else is as easy to find

Kagome: And I'll be your friend

Inuyasha: I'll be your friend forever

Kagome:And I'll be your lover

Inuyasha:I'll be your lover baby
Cause I know in our hearts we agree

Both: We can be both to each other
Oh yeah
We can be both to each other

Everyone cheered. And stared at Inuyasha and Kagome. They're faces were close to each other now. They hadn't moved much while singing. But, they were slowly getting close to each other when the song still played.

Inuyasha stared at Kagome. Her face was only inches from his. Kagome's face went a light pink. His eyes went to her lips for a moment. Only to look at her eyes once more. People chanted "Kiss" over and over. Even Miroku and Sango chanted.

Inuyasha wasn't sure what to do. Neither did Kagome. Should they kiss? Or should they just move away like they don't hear the crowd? It was a choice that they never thought would happen before. What to do... what to do...

They got closer and closer. Inuyasha could feel Kagome's breath. Could hear her heart beating quickly. This was his chance. He hoped that this was the moment of truth. Would he... kiss her...

"Kagome!"

'Fuck!' Inuyasha cursed in his thoughts.

Turning to the door, standing there was a pissed of Kouga. Well this was just fucking perfect. Why would he come to the store? Did he even know that Kagome worked here? Did he follow her scent? Oh how Inuyasha wished that he could kill the wolf demon. The wolf is gonna get it if he tries to hurt Kagome in anyway.

"Kouga what are you doing here?" Asked Kagome with slight fear. Guess she was still scared of him. Not that Inuyasha could blame her. The guy was pretty much a stalker. Heh... a Stalker Wolf. Inuyasha stood in front of Kagome and narrowed his eyes at the wolf.

"I've come for my woman. Kagome loves me and I know it." Kouga said with a smirk.

Inuyasha growled. Kagome didn't love Kouga. And even he knew that. Kagome was scared of Kouga. Was Kouga that stupid that he couldn't tell the difference between fear and love? (sorry to those Kouga fangirls, I hate the bastered) "She doesn't love you, you scrawny wolf."

"Kagome is my girl. Come on Kagome I'll take you to the movies liked I promised." Kouga said, walking to her. The smirk was still in place. Inuyasha's growl turned dark. He flexed his claws. Ready to rip this wolf into ribbons.

Kagome gripped the back of Inuyasha's shirt. She was shaking like crazy. Inuyasha looked at her from over his shoulder. The smile was gone. The good sweet scent that he used to smell was gone. Replaced with the scent of fear. It made Inuyasha's blood burn in his veins. Suddenly, Inuyasha felt something hit his jaw. And he had hit the ground.

Inuyasha tried to push himself up. Only to get kicked in the ribs. Inuyasha lost all the air he had in his lungs. Kagome stared with horror in her expression. Kouga kept kicking Inuyasha. Inuyasha kept gasping. Coughing. There was a sound of something breaking.

Kagome wasn't sure what to do. Inuyasha couldn't and wouldn't defend himself or people would know that he was only pretending to be a full human. And he would get kicked out. Tears fell from her eyes. Kagome knew, that it was time to get over her fear. Once and for all. Inuyasha was the first step in that. Now... it was time for the next step to get over it.

Kagome started to walk over to Kouga. But, she looked at Inuyasha once more. And gasped. For Inuyasha was coughing blood. Soon, anger burned inside her. Inuyasha was getting hurt for her. And seeing his blood. It pissed her off. Then, Kagome did something completely unexpected.

"OW!"

She punched Kouga in the stomach. When he was hunched forward, she whammed her knee against Kouga's chin. And when his head was up. Kagome kicked him in the nuts. Kouga fell over and whimpered in pain.

"Will you shut up Kouga! I don't like you! I'll never like you!" Kagome shouted at him. Inuyasha looked up. Coughing a bit more. But what he saw, shocked him. Kagome's body was covered in sacred aura. Was her sacred power awakening? "If I ever see you again Kouga I'll do worse then what I did!" With that, Kagome walked over to Inuyasha and helped him up.

Inuyasha groaned. His broken ribs caused him great pain. Even if he was a half-demon, it still hurt like a bitch. Kagome frowned, she looked like she was about to cry at any moment. Seeing her face like that, it broke his heart. All he could do, was give a small smile, showing that he would be okay with some rest. With that, Kagome started to walk him home.

His arm rested over her shoulders. Kagome's arm was around his back, and her other hand was on his chest in front of his heart. Making sure that nothing had hit his heart. Somehow, she could sense how bad his injuries were.

"I'm proud of you Kagome." Inuyasha whispered with pain.

"What?" Kagome said with confusion. What did he have to be proud of? What did she do to make Inuyasha proud?

"You stood up to Kouga. Sure... I know I could have taken him on. But with so many humans around... I couldn't." Inuyasha whispered. Kagome wanted to cry hearing his words. They touched her heart. "But I also thought that it was your chance to stand up to him and get over your fear."

"Wait, you planned this?" Kagome yelled at him.

"No Kagome I didn't plan this! I was as surprised as you." Inuyasha tried to calmly say. It was getting harder and harder for him to talk through the pain. It was terrible. Sometimes, Inuyasha wished he was a full demon. Cause if he was, then he wouldn't have to worry about this pain.

"Hey Inuyasha..." Kagome whispered softly.

"Yeah?"

Staring at him, Kagome calmly asked "will you stay with me? Even if... you don't have to mend my heart anymore?" Inuyasha stared at Kagome like she was crazy. Of course he would stay. For, he wasn't sure if he could bring himself to leave her. His heart wouldn't allow that. His love for her, it wouldn't allow him to leave. For if he left, his heart would be crushed into pieces and he would lose himself...

Slowly, Inuyasha placed his free hand on Kagome's cheek. Giving her a soft gentle smile, Inuyasha pressed his nose to her cheek. "Kagome... I'll always stay with you. I don't think... I could ever bring myself to leave you. Not ever."

Kagome had tears falling down her face. Those words touched her heart more. Smiling, Kagome kissed his cheek. Whispering "thank you Inuyasha... Thank you."

alright, I finally finished this chapter and my fingers hurt now. anyway sorry for those Kouga fans out there but like I said I hate Kouga and hope that in the anime Inuyasha kicks his ass... if anyone has any ideas for the next chapter send me it or if anyone has ideas for a christmas chapter let me know too

FIP out!