Disclaimer - I don't own Inuyasha.

Title - Flawless

Summary - He didn't ask for this! He was forced to stay at his shrink's house. And worst of all, he hates her 'perfect' daughter. So why does he feel attracted to her?

Genre - Romance/Humor

Chapter 21: Talking

What on earth was happening?

How could it occur?

Why?

Kagome shook her head as a million questions went through her mind. Three days ago she almost kissed Inuyasha. And since then, she has been having questions running through her head which have been taking control of her emotions.

She rubbed her temples and sighed in frustration.

'This is ridiculous!' she told herself. 'You shouldn't let something like this get to you. It was probably something that occurred in the moment.'

But still . . .

She couldn't get the fact out of her mind that he looked so good when he was leaning in. It was a mixture of danger and compassion. It was just something that made her feel scared yet excited.

Something that words couldn't fully describe.

"Kags?"

Kagome turned around and found Sango staring at her with a concern face.

"You okay?"

Kagome nodded. "I'm fine."

"Are you sure?" Sango could tell something bothered her.

Kagome smiled weakly. "Sango, I'm fine," she assured.

Sango looked at her for a moment before getting back to work.

Kagome sighed and turned around again. She placed her elbows on the counter and rested her chin on her hands.

It was just her and Sango today since the boys took the day off. And the day was really slow. There weren't much customers coming today , either. This really bothered Kagome since she wants something to do instead of thinking back what had occurred three days ago.

Getting up from the counter, Kagome walked toward the stove where Sango was flipping patties.

"Need any help?" Kagome asked.

"Sure."

They worked quietly at first but the silence bothered Sango, greatly.

"Girl, I know something is bothering you and I want to know what," she demanded, putting her hands on her hip and gave Kagome a serious look.

Kagome just looked up from the stove and raised a brow.

"Don't worry about it," she simply said.

Sango raised a brow. "You've been acting really strange, Kags, so how can I not worry about it," she argued. "Is it because Hojo came by the other day?"

Kagome rolled her eyes. "No," she groaned. "This has nothing to do with him."

"But you sure seem bothered."

Kagome gave Sango a desperate look. "Sweetie, I know you mean well but it's nothing. I can take care of it, okay?"

Sango sighed. "Whatever," she went back flipping. "But if something is bothering you, you know you can tell me."

"I know."

But in reality, Kagome just didn't know how to tell Sango what she was feeling since she herself didn't even know.

'It's not like I like Inuyasha,' she told herself. 'I just got over Hojo. So I can't just go liking another guy, right?'

How can he be so stupid?

How can he lose control like that?

'She can't even look at me,' he thought to himself, sadly.

Inuyasha sighed.

'She probably thinks I wanna get into her pants or something.'

"Hey, man?"

Inuyasha looked next to him to face Miroku who was driving.

"What's with all the sad, puppy face?" he asked.

"Is it that noticeable?"

Miroku rolled his eyes. "Yeah, it is."

Inuyasha crossed his arms. "Just some stuff that shouldn't have happened," he muttered.

Miroku raised a brow in interest. "Does this have to do with a certain raven haired, blue eyed girl?"

Inuyasha looked away and stared out the window.

"Ah," Miroku said. "I was right. So what happened?"

Inuyasha shrugged. "I, uh, I almost kissed her like three days ago," he muttered.

Miroku abruptly stopped the car.

Inuyasha's eyes widen. "Why'd you stopped stop the fuckin' car?" he shouted.

"Because there's a red light," Miroku answered.

Inuyasha sweat dropped.

Then Miroku turned to face him. "So let me get this straight," he said. "You almost kissed Kagome?"

Inuyasha slowly nodded.

"And this happened three days ago?"

Inuyasha nodded again.

BONG!

"Hey!"

Miroku rolled his eyes. "Why didn't you tell me this sooner?"

Inuyasha shrugged. "I didn't think it was a big deal until now."

"Until now?"

"She can't even look at me."

Miroku rubbed his chin. "Interesting."

Then the red light turned green and Miroku started to drive once again.

"She's probably thinks I'm trying to get into her pants," Inuyasha groaned.

Miroku looked at him strangely. "Well . . . aren't you?"

"No!"

"Chillax," Miroku chuckled. "But seriously I think you should just talk to her and clear it up. I mean if it bothers you and all and you guys fell awkward around each other."

"That's what I was thinking but I'm not sure what to tell her," Inuyasha said, thinking.

Then it hit Miroku like a ton of bricks.

"How the hell did it lead to you guys almost kissing?"

Hearing the question, Inuyasha turned beet red.

"Um . . ."

Miroku grinned and h leaned toward Inuyasha in interest. "Yes?"

"We were watching a movie and somehow lead to me letting her rubbing my ears," Inuyasha said shyly and uncertain.

Miroku chuckled. "Told you she liked your ears. And let me guess, you got horny and made a move on her."

Inuyasha frowned. "Hey!"

Miroku laughed. "Shit, man! But what made you stop?"

There, Inuyasha grimaced. "Souta," he mumbled.

"Ah, the kid walking in on you," Miroku said. "Classic."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "But I think I should have a talk with her. The last thing I need is for her to think I want her."

Miroku furrowed his brows.

"But don't you?"

Kagome groaned.

Why can't she get that image out of her head?

"Kags," Sango called out.

Kagome turned her head to face her. "Yeah?"

Sango walked over to the sofa and sat next to her. They just came from work and went to Kagome's house to spend some girl time.

"Spit it out."

"Huh?"

Sango rolled her eyes and glared at Kagome. "You better tell me what the hell is going on before I kick your ass," she warned.

And she was serious.

Kagome sighed. "I almost kissed Inuyasha . . ."

"WHAT?" Sango's eyes bulged out.

Kagome crossed her arms and slouched on the couch.

"Please don't make me repeat it again," she muttered.

Sango blinked several times. "Whoa . . ."

Kagome gave Sango a stern look. "Don't tell anyone!" she said firmly.

"Okay." Then Sango grinned. "Can I get some details?"

Kagome groaned. "I'm trying to forget tem and you want me to tell you!"

"It might help you get it all out."

Kagome grimaced. "We were just watching a movie and it lead to me rubbing his ears-"

"Rubbing his ear?" Sango furrowed her brows. "Girl, what kind of movie were you watching?"

"It wasn't the movie. I just rubbed his ears because they were all twitching and stuff. But then he stopped me . . ." Kagome trailed off.

"And?" Sango urged on.

Kagome tilted her head as she stared into nothing. "He started leaning in," she softly whispered.

Sango studied her friend. Never had she seen Kagome act like this; so deep in thought. She fought really hard to keep her smile from showing.

"Kagome, sweetie?"

Kagome snapped out of her daze and looked at Sango. "Yes?"

Sango looked around before looking straight at her. "You wanted him to kiss you, ne?"

Kagome blushed. "What?"

"You wanted Inuyasha to kiss you," Sango stated. "So why don't you just kiss him?"

Kagome looked at her friend and wondered if she was okay. "Sango . . . me and Inuyasha are just friends."

"With benefits," Sango added.

Kagome shook her head. "No. We can't. This is wrong. Me and him are just friends. Besides, he's . . ." She bit her lip.

Sango narrowed her eyes. She knew what Kagome wanted to say and it frustrated her to no end. "He's what, Kagome?"

Kagome looked at Sango. She sighed. "We just can't, okay?"

Sango grimaced.

"I'm home!"

"I think I should go," Sango said quietly as she stood up.

"Sango, please understand," Kagome whispered.

"Bye, Kagome," she said leaving the living room.

On her way, she bumped into Inuyasha. When he greeted her, she just muttered 'hello' and left quickly. She looked like she was disappointed about something.

Inuyasha walked into the living room and found Kagome sitting and had a small frown on her face.

"Hey?" he said softly.

Kagome looked at him and averted her eyes. "Hey." Her voice sounded a little rough.

Inuyasha sighed. "Listen," he said a few steps forward. "Uh, about three days ago . . ."

Kagome shook her head and stood up. "Forget about it." She started to head he way out.

However, Inuyasha stopped her by grabbing a hold on her elbow and dragged her in front of him. He gave her a stern look.

Kagome frowned. "What the hell is your problem?" she hissed.

"Look," he said roughly. "I just wanted to say I was sorry for the other day and that it won't happen again. I didn't mean to do something like that to you."

Kagome looked at him with a softer look. He was sorry?

Inuyasha let go of her. "I don't want it to make things awkward between us, okay?" he said in a softer tone. "I'm just sorry."

Kagome looked at her shoes and didn't know what exactly to say.

She was actually speechless.

"Kagome?"

She looked up slowly.

"We're still friends, right?" Inuyasha asked hopeful.

Kagome bit her lip and looked at him for a moment. "Yeah," she said softly.

Inuyasha smiled. "Good."

Kagome gave him a small smile. "I guess, I should start on dinner." She excused herself from the living room.

"Hey!"

She turned around. "Yeah?"

"Do you need any help with that?" Inuyasha asked innocently.

Kagome could help but giggle. "Sure."

His ears twitched when he heard the door from his room open. He heard small foot steps walking slowly. He knew who it was. He wanted to laugh.

This person must still think he was still asleep since it's already nighttime.

Right about now, this person is standing before him.

He automatically opened his eyes and a soft gasp was heard.

"Is there a reason why you're in my room?" he asked groggily.

"She left already," Kagome whispered softly.

Inuyasha furrowed his brows in confusion but remembered that Dr. Higurashi came home a little early. But the reason for that was, she had to pack and go on a business trip for a few days.

He looked at Kagome who had a soft look on her face. Clearly, she was not happy at all.

But she didn't look sad, either.

More like . . . disappointed, again.

Inuyasha scooted over and opened the covers from his bed. "Get in here," he ordered.

He knew this is what she wanted because why else would she come into his room in the middle of the night.

Kagome didn't hesitate to jump into bed with him. (An: that sounds dirty to me.)

They had a small space between them and they just stared at each other.

"Souta didn't want to say goodbye to her," Kagome whispered.

Inuyasha has never found her voice so beautiful. It just gave him shivers.

"You can't blame him," he whispered back. "He's getting to that age where he's seeing things now and understanding but at the same time doesn't want to accept it."

Kagome look surprised. "Since when have you gotten so smart."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes. He pulled Kagome close to him by wrapping his arm around her. He looked straight into her eyes. "Maybe I spend to much time with you," he smirked.

Kagome rolled her eyes. "That's impossible." She smiled lightly.

Inuyasha smiled back. "Good night," he whispered.

"Good night."

Inuyasha rested his head on top of hers and held her closely to him as she snuggled into him. He bit his lip.

'I shouldn't get to close,' he reminded himself.

Well I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter. I'm seeing a lot of things happening right now that you guys are going to be like 'OMG!' Lol. Please stay tuned for what's to come.

Oh, and does anyone know of any good fic to read?

Please review!

Tootles!

Crystal