DISCLAIMER: Rumiko Takahashi owns it all! Go bug her about it not turning out the way you want it to! …I will…

And chapter 12, just as I promised, soon and short. lol.

The bathroom scene comes up next! Enjoy!

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Chapter 11 - Revealing the Truth

Jakotsu marched up to her and grabbed her shoulders, spinning her around to face him. He was startled to see her eyes so watery.

She smiled and wiped her eyes. "It's nothing! Really! I'm just-"

"Why are you crying?"

She looked at the floor.

Jakotsu tightened his grip on her shoulders. "Well?"

"Jakotsu! I-" she sighed. "My dad's not coming back 'cause he can't. I-I want him to, but he's dead. He died a few years back."

Jakotsu felt his stomach drop. He felt so ashamed.

"I told you it was nothing, now come on, let's find you the right shampoo." She said with a bright grin. "What about this one? It's not as fruity as the other one."

Jakotsu nodded, releasing her. He followed her into the bathroom.

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Chapter 12 - Bathing

"Now, um, you might have some trouble. This is the bathtub, you step in here, and wash your body and hair. These knobs determine how hot or cold the water'll be, so don't touch them, I'll make it warm enough for you. And you've never used shampoo, I take it, so I'll wash your hair for you, so you don't get it in your eyes." She blushed. "You can wash the rest of your body when I leave." She faced him, but quickly turned away. "Jakotsu! Put your kimono back on!"

He complied, silently.

Kagome turned around hesitantly and sighed. "You can remove the top part." She blushed and fixed the water.

He stood quietly right next to her, awaiting her instructions. Kagome looked at him. He was much taller than she was, and his chest was perfect, almost. Another blush, but then she frowned. What was eating him?

"Jakotsu? Are you alright?"

He jumped and stared at her.

She felt so small under his gaze. "Um, y-you seem quiet. Is something wrong?"

Jakotsu looked back at the running water.

Kagome was a little annoyed. She grabbed his face and forced him to look at her.

He was, to say the least, shocked.

"You haven't said a word for some time now. Something's bothering you and you're not getting anywhere near that water until you tell me." She head him growl, but stay calm and quiet.

Kagome stepped closer. "Jakotsu…?" She said with determination in her voice. "Tell me. I told you everything you wanted to know."

Jakotsu sighed. True. She had told him a lot. "Listen woman, I-"

"Kagome!" she stomped.

He smirked. "Girl, I don't have to tell you anything. So get off my back and let's finish this."

She scowled at him. "Ugh! Fine. Lean over the edge." She pointed at the tub.

Jakotsu slowly did as he was told, and Kagome reached for the shampoo. Jakotsu read "Ocean Mist" on the bottle. As she emptied some of it's contents in her hand, he inhaled the aroma. It smelled good.

"Don't let it get into your eyes, okay? It stings."

Jakotsu tensed at hearing this and jumped when she touched his head. She gently lathered the soap, sending shivers up and down his spine. Without thinking, he let out a moan. He heard her gasp, felt her stop, and knew she was blushing. But so was he.

Kagome was in fact blushing, but she continued to wash his hair. It amazed her at how soft it was, and without the use of soap. She sighed happily and began humming while she made a bubble paradise on the top of his head.

Jakotsu listened to her sing. He liked the way she touched him, no one had ever touched him like this. He thought that maybe if her rubbing his head felt this good, it would feel unbelievable if she cleaned his entire body. But he shook the thoughts away. "Done yet?"

Kagome stopped abruptly. She was enjoying herself so much that she forgot he was waiting on her. She brought her hands back and smiled. "Wanna see?"

Jakotsu looked at her from under his arm. "Huh?"

Kagome's grin widened and she grasped his shoulder. "Come here." She pulled him to the mirror and watched his expression. She began to laugh.

Jakotsu reached up and touched it, when he brought his hand back down, he saw soap.

Kagome giggled and stood on her toes, sculpting his foamy hair into a point. She began to laugh again.

Jakotsu chuckled. He looked weird. His attention was brought upon Kagome, who was giggling quietly to herself. He smirked and picked some of the soap off, flinging it at her.

Kagome gasped. She blinked and removed the foamy soap from her cheek. With a glare and a smirk, realizing Jakotsu was playing with her, she dove for the substance on his head.

Jakotsu laughed and grabbed her arms, stopping her.

She struggled and giggled, reaching up high.

Jakotsu stepped back. "Too slow, woman, you'll have to do better than that!"

Kagome grinned wickedly. "Oh, really?"

Jakotsu leaned closer and nodded. "Yep."

She laughed as she jumped once more, only this time, she sent them both into the tub under the water.

They both yelped when they hit the bathtub floor. Kagome now sat in between Jakotsu's legs and his kimono was practically hanging off of him.

She looked up at him, blushing, a water and shampoo mixture sliding down his cheeks, a bubble on his nose. Slowly she raised her hand to the bubble, popping it with a finger.

Jakotsu grinned, then laughed.

Kagome did the same.

They sat in the tub, Jakotsu's right arm around her waist, Kagome's right hand on his right wrist, his left hand near the drain, her left hand near his, and they both laughed.

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A happy ending for this chapter! I've done enough cliffhangers for a while. XD

I'll give you a little hint about the next two chapters. Chapter 13 will still be in Kagome's era and they go "out", and chapter 14 (which I'm super excited to do; that's a good thing for my fans, 'cause it means I'll be updating much, much quicker) will have Jakotsu finding 'something' which will put Kagome in a very awkward position…;)

Okay, review please!

Dragon