-1FNC: And what's up, y'all?! I'm so glad you like this story! Speaking of…I dedicate this chapter to Firelight Dance, my new fan and big sister! She's just taken a liking to this story, and has written me, like, the ass-longest review I have ever gotten in my life. Swear to God. Also, I'd like to give a shoutout to my little sis, PuppehLuff! I love you two!

I moved slowly. The knocking continued. My heart palpitated as my hand reached for the doorknob. With trembling digits, I turned the doorknob, and there stood…

…

Some delivery guy.

I stared blankly at him. "Um…" He had a bunch of chrysanthemums in his hand, and a note.

"Hi, are you…" He looked at his hand. "Kagome Higurashi?" I anime-sweatdropped. It's not that hard of a name, people!

"Yes, I am." I sighed. He handed me the flowers and the note.

"These were sent to you by Juun'rai Sanzenin." I sniffed the chrysanthemums with a smile.

"Really?"

"Yeah…you're so lucky…" he sighed dreamily.

Yipes. My gaydar's beeping like crazy on this guy.

I stifled a snicker. "Thank you, really."

"No, thank you!" he grinned, and left. I shut the door, going into my room whistling. I put the flowers in a vase and plopped on the bed to read the note. It read:

My dearest Kagome,

If you're reading this, then you've obviously received my gift. You're also probably wondering why I sent them to you. Well, at first, I was considering the traditional roses, maybe an assortment of black, red, and pink. But then I remembered that a) You're allergic to roses, and b) You're not conventional. Plus, you love chrysanthemums. I just wanted to send these as an apology if I've gotten you in trouble with that guy.

I rolled my eyes. Jeez, Juun. You're about as pitiful as a retarded puppy.

Obviously, you've figured that I don't like him very much, and that's why I'm going to warn you.

Don't trust him, Kagome. I know what he put you through. I've lived a great deal of my life resenting a man that I didn't even know, because he hurt you so badly. And now that he's reappeared, you're so quick to jump on him.

I frowned.

What's that toad implying?

I don't know…

He isn't trustworthy, I'm telling you. If he broke your heart once, he'll do it again. Please, Kagome, if only for our own love, don't let him have your heart again.

Wow. I'm sorry. This note wasn't meant to be so depressing. But just…take my words into consideration, okay? For me?

—Juun'rai

I chewed my lip, rereading the note over and over again.

Is he that jealous?

I don't…I don't know…it's not like Juun'rai to be like that, towards anyone. I didn't even know he truly hated Inuyasha so much…I just thought he was jealous…

I wouldn't look too much into it. In the meantime, I suggest you hide that note from Inuyasha, or there will be many, many problems.

Do you really think that's his jealousy and hate talking?

Are you crazy? Don't you dare tell me you're believing Juun'rai's bullshit! If I weren't you, I'd punch you in the face like Sango!

"If you made sense, I'd punch myself in the face." I scoffed, but folded the note the smallest I could and hid it under the mattress.

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Inuyasha finally came back. I was sleeping when he did, but he woke me up, kissing me. I kinda jumped at the sight of him, but calmed myself and forced a smile.

"Hi…where'd you go?"

"Doesn't matter. What's with the flowers?"

"I wanted to brighten up the room a little." I shrugged, lying like hell.

"They're nice." He murmured, licking at my neck. I wasn't really feeling into it right now, but I humored him with a few small moans. "So I was thinking." I mentally rolled my eyes.

"Haven't I told you about that?" I smirked.

"Haha, real funny. I'm serious, girl. I think we both got a little out of hand today. So…whaddaya say we have a little make-up sex to wash away all our troubles?"

"Oh, Inuyasha, I would…I would really love to, really, but I think I ate some bad teriyaki earlier…I'm kinda sick…" I groaned, rubbing my stomach. He looked at me, concerned, but somewhat hurt.

"Oh, okay, then…uh, d'you want some…Pepto-Bismol? Or maybe a glass of juice?" I puffed up my cheeks, then swallowed the air.

"Just the thought makes me want to gag…I think I'll just be okay with some sleep."

"Well, okay. Just…call me if you need me, okay?" I nodded weakly, and he crawled off the bed and left.

……

Okay, what?!

(shakes head disapprovingly) I can't even believe you. You are such a bitch, and I'm being serious now.

Well, shit! I can't help it if I ain't in the mood! If I'd've fucked him now, I'd've probably faked an orgasm, and then he'll get all pissy and bitchy about it!

Oh, and he's not pissy and bitchy now?!

Frankly, I can't care.

Kagome, how can you let Juun'rai suck you into his web of deception? I'm telling you, fool, that man's out to ruin your relationship with Inuyasha.

Well, I'm sorry, but that's just not how Juun'rai is.

I yawned, bored. But I had to least fake sleep, in order to appease Inuyasha's nosiness. Hmm…maybe I should thank Juun'rai for the flowers…what time is it? I look at the digital clock and my eyes widen when I see that it's already eight.

Ooh…and you don't know that song, neither.

"Shit!" I panicked, jumping out of the bed and digging around for the CD case. Inuyasha popped in.

"Kagome, are you all right? You shouldn't be up prowling about if you have an upset stomach!"

"Yeah, but my, uh…" I had to think of a lie, quick! And find that damn CD! "My, uh, internal healing system, whatchacallit—"

"Immune system?"

"Yeah, that thing! It healed me and whatnot, 'cause…I'm demon, or whatever. Okay, so bye! I gotta find the thing! The song I gotta know!" I knew Inuyasha was confused. "Crap, where the hell'd I put—" And then I remembered. I could've punched myself in the face. (that expression's being used a lot here, isn't it?)

…Oh, you son-of-a-bitch. The damn thing's under the fucking mattress.

I know that! Thank you!

"Didn't you put it under the mattress, so Hakudoushi wouldn't accidentally get it?" Inuyasha scratched his head, coming over to the bed and about to lift the mattress…

I rush over and "accidentally" whap my arm in his face. "OW! What the fuck, woman?!" he hissed, holding his eye.

"Ooops! My bad! I guess, heh, in all the excitement…ooh, go put some ice on that. That look nasty. Ew." I grimaced, lifting up the mattress quickly and getting the CD cover. Unfortunately for me…isn't everything?…Juun'rai's note fluttered out. We both stared at it—well, Inuyasha stared at it with his good eye, heh—then looked at each other. I cleared my throat, slowly picking up the note and stuffing it in my bra.

"Alright, then…" I said. "We'll, uh…just forget we ever saw that tonight. Alright, then. That there's nice and fine, babe. Nice and fine." I nodded to him. "Hoss." And I walked my ass right out.

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"Kagome, you were so weird acting last night. I didn't think you'd get up the courage to be here this morning." Inuyasha said to me as I got my face powdered by a gay guy.

"Well, ya know…" I sighed, looking at him warily. "As I cannot turn my head, I can't glare at you properly when I say you'd better have all you need packed up. Hear me?"

"Yeah, yeah…" He rolled his eyes, and left. Not long after he did, Juun came in, smiling.

"Hi, Kagome." He waved. I coughed as I waved back.

"Okay, okay! Damn! If I get any more powder, I'll be a kabuki dancer…" I grunted, and the powder guy shrugged and left. "Thank you kindly."

"Having fun? I see you haven't changed at all."

"I reckon not, if I haven't seen you in, like, a day." I drawl sarcastically. "Not the brightest piece of bubble gum stuck to the sidewalk, are you, Juun?"

"All that aside…" He shifted his eyes and muttered out of the side of his mouth, "Didja get that thing I sent ya?" I couldn't help snickering. (Anyone who's ever seen Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law knows just what I'm talking about. Heheh!)

"Next thing I know, you're gonna be rocking a purple hippo suit." I grinned. "Yes, I did get those things you sent me."

"Did he see them?"

"I made sure he did not. I don't know where you got those notions from, though, Juun'rai, but you really can't go accusing people of those kinds of things."

"I can't, can I? Well, I've got proof. Do you wanna know who I saw him with yesterday, with the nerve to be carrying your son?" I blinked.

I'm just waiting for the three words to come out of his mouth so I can beat either his ass or Inuyasha's.

Word up to that.

"Who?" I sighed.

"That kitsune hanyou."

THERE THEY GO!

My eyes twitched and I gripped the hard plastic arms of the chair so hard, my fingernails literally dug through them. "Katsumi Kobayashi." I snarled under my breath.

"She says she's supposed to be dating my cousin Shippou, but she was sure as hell showing more than her fair share of cleavage." He must've noticed me attacking the chair, because he backed away a little. "I mean…is that really the kind of man you want to be around, Kagome?"

"Look here. The show's supposed to be starting in about five minutes. I don't need this stress, boy. I don't wanna be looking like my face wasn't ironed all up on national TV. So I would really appreciate it if you would please leave, so I can be alone with my thoughts."

"Okay." He nodded, and bolted out of the room. He'd better. He knew I was crazy. Wouldn't hesitate to murder his little ass, neither.

And speaking of murder.

After I got done with Kobayashi's stank ass, I was gonna be charged with at least first degree, premeditated homicide. At least.

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FNC: Sorry it's so short, but my fingers are about to piss me off. Let's see what happens next chapter!