DISCLAIMER: I do not own Inuyasha, nor do I own Jakotsu and Kagome. If I did, they'd have 6 kids +Shippou by now.

I'd like to make something a bit clearer. I always thought the marks of the Shichinintai were theirs, not paint. But 'kawaii dark angel' pointed out that it could be face paint. Well, in my story, it's not paint. But I'd like to thank them for bringing it up, so… THANK YOU KAWAII DARK ANGEL!

And enjoy:)

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Chapter 9 - Talking it Out

"I couldn't leave you!"

"Why?"

"Because I couldn't!"

"That's not a reason, wench!"

"It's a good enough reason, in my opinion! And my name's not wench, not woman, not girl, Kagome!" She felt like she would cry.

"I don't care! And who the hell asked for your opinion?"

"AAARGH!" Kagome was furious. How dare he? After everything she'd done for him? She couldn't take it and pushed him with all her might.

Jakotsu's eyes widened as he felt himself lose balance. Without thinking, he grabbed a hold of Kagome's arm as he fell backwards into the well, bringing her down with him.

Kagome gasped. Oh no…not this…

A blue light engulfed the two. Jakotsu stared at Kagome, both horrified and confused…

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Chapter 10 - The Well House

Jakotsu groaned. He propped himself up onto his elbows, relaxing the rest of his body. The ground was surprisingly soft.

Kagome opened her eyes, blushing immediately. "G-get off!" She pushed up.

Jakotsu blinked. "Eh?" He looked blow him at the red-faced girl. So that's it…

"Get off me!" Kagome repeated.

Jakotsu continued to stare, watching her cheeks redden as he did so. This was truly a strange girl. He mentally slapped himself, what was he doing? This woman was…disgusting! Jakotsu quickly scattered off of her, blushing in the process.

Kagome panted slightly. What had happened to him? Why wasn't he responding to her? She didn't care about that as much when she remembered what happened.

"Hey girl, come on, it stopped raining. Your friends must be worried. And my Inu!" He squealed, clapping his hands together. He looked around for anything that could be used as a rope.

Kagome gulped. It was raining…just not in the modern era, her era.

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"Dammit old woman, you told me not to go after her! Now look! She ain't here yet! It's been forever!"

"Inuyasha, stop whining!" Kaede scolded the young half-demon. "Kagome is a brave girl, she'll be fine. Ye should get some rest in the meantime…"

Inuyasha fumed. "How can I sleep when Kagome's out there in the rain, sick! She could be dead for all we know? She could have been ripped apart by some demon! Or even-"

"Inuyasha!" Sango yelled, interrupting him before he caused further damage.

Inuyasha turned his attention to the angry demon slayer. She was holding Shippou, who was whimpering and sniffling.

Inuyasha frowned apologetically and nodded. He closed his eyes.

"I'm sure Kagome will be fine. She's strong and smart. And unless Naraku appears before her, I don't think we have- EEGH!"

"Miroku! You're not making it any better!" Sango released the log and turned to Inuyasha. "Calm down."

Inuyasha was sitting up, stiff and worried once again.

Sango looked down at Shippou, who was struggling to keep quiet. She smiled comfortingly. "Everything'll be alright, you'll see."

Shippou smiled and tried to rest, with Kagome's safety still lingering in the back of his mind.

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"Woman, get offa me! I…don't…like…closed…spaces!" Jakotsu strived to free his arm from her grasp.

"No, we- I can't!" Kagome held on tighter, digging her face into his arm. She couldn't let him go, not ever. She had to hold onto him until she thought up a way to get him back to his own time. Kagome had never once thought about bringing anyone else here, and if it ever did cross her mind, she waved it aside thinking only she and Inuyasha could pass through. Now she could see just how wrong that little theory of hers was.

"Dammit wench! Let…me…go!" He yanked his arm an inch from her hold. This woman was strong. But any longer, and he'd loose the arm for sure.

Kagome was on the verge of tears, she could feel them leaving her eyes and hoped they would stay on her face long enough for her to wipe them away. She didn't want Jakotsu to know. Bringing up one hand to remove the water was a mistake.

Jakotsu wrenched the arm free and rubbed it gently. He turned to her, fire burned in his eyes. "What the hell was that for?"

Kagome stared wide-eyed at the man.

He stood and quickly began climbing the ladder.

Kagome gasped. 'No…' she thought and desperately grabbed his leg, sending him tumbling down on top of her yet again.

"You know, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you'd do anything to touch me…" Jakotsu smirked evilly.

Kagome blushed and, without thinking, slapped him. She pulled herself out from under him and began climbing the ladder.

'Stupid, STUPID…ugh! All men are the same. How DARE he?…'

She exited the well and looked for the lid. She spotted it leaning against the wall. It hadn't been used in such a long time…should she?

She should.

Kagome ran over to the lid and pulled. She went around and pushed. She even attempted to pick it up. Nothing. Kagome sighed. She had to. As she bent down to push the lid over again, someone had grabbed her arm and turned her to face them.

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"Kaede, we'll be happy to help you repair it, won't we Inuyasha…?" Sango glared at him.

Inuyasha felt angry, not ashamed, he didn't care. No one would let him go after Kagome, so they should be thankful that he took his anger out on the wall and not them. And besides, it was only a small hole.

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Kagome gasped. Her attempt was for nothing. It was too late. Everything she'd strived for, to keep quiet, to keep it a secret, it was all in vain. She swallowed slowly and stared at deep amethyst eyes.

"What-" Jakotsu pointed at his left check, which was red and burning, "-was this for?"

Kagome paled. She hit him? When? She inhaled sharply when she saw little scratch marks appear. Her nails had done some damage as well as her hand.

Jakotsu squeezed her wrist tighter and pressed her closer against the wall with his body. "I've had enough, woman, answer me." He said in a deadly voice.

"I-" Kagome didn't know what to say. She was speechless. He was so close. Something about him made her want to…

"A-choo…" she let out a small sneeze, the air blew at his exposed chest, causing him to wince.

Jakotsu stepped back. Again she had sneezed on him. He ran his fingers through his hair. If only he had Jakotsutou with him… but even so, he wouldn't be able to harm her. Although Jakotsu was a mercenary, he had honor, and would not kill one who had saved his life. Even if it was not wished to be saved.

Kagome griped her wrist. It hurt. She looked at him and felt guilty. She slapped him, hurt him, sneezed on him.

"Hmm?" Jakotsu looked around. "What the h…?" They weren't outside. How had he failed to notice this?

Kagome groaned. He knows…

"Wench, where are we?"

"Kagome!"

Jakotsu turned around. "Where's that?"

"No! That's my name! Kagome!" Kagome stepped closer to him. "If you want to talk to me, call me by my name or I'm not answering!" She crossed her arms over her chest and stood triumphantly.

"Fine by me."

"Hmm?" Kagome opened an eye. "WHA-?" She ran and grabbed his hand before he pushed the door open.

"Don't!" Kagome would beg if she had to. She gasped. Maybe she could push him back into the well! That would work. She pulled his arm as fast as she could and led him towards the well.

"What…are you doing?" Jakotsu blinked and swayed as the girl pulled and pushed with all her might. But he let it get out of hand. "Hey, wait, what're you-? GAAAH!"

Before he could stop her, he was pushed into the well.

Kagome smiled proudly and sighed. Her work was done. Now she'd stay and get some medicine, clothes, food and so on. Pushing the door open, Kagome stepped out into a warm night. She was right. It wasn't day anymore.

She slowly closed the door to the well house and stretched as she basked in the moonlight. She should be getting back quickly, in was two or so nights before the new moon.

As she walked, she thought of Jakotsu. Strangely, she hadn't dismissed the thoughts of him. She rather enjoyed thinking of him for he made her laugh. He was funny. She smiled and exhaled happily, but landed on the floor a few moments later. She was flipped onto her back and laid staring in fear at Jakotsu above her.

"You pushed me…"

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I felt horrible not updating so soon, so, as 'Naien' and a few others requested, here's a new one right the next day!…now to write for my other stories…O.O

Wish me lucl, I'll be needing it…

Dragon