Love at Shikon High Chapter 25, an inuyasha fanfic

Heya! So close to the end…we get closer and closer and I'm a little saddened; the ending of my first story on … :) Wow… Lolz. But, this isn't the last chapter just yet; should be about 3-7 other after this. (guesstamation that I know is wrong. Lolz!)

Okay; thanks for the reviews and such; y'all been so supportive of me and I've loved every minute of this lovely journey to where I am today. :)

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I don't own Inuyasha! (But I really really wish I did…like, all the time.)

~Love at Shikon High~

~The band practice that makes serious decisions and my surprise:

"Not only is it like 10:00 in the morning, but not all of us even need to be here!" Kagami whines for like the millionth time.

"Kagami…shut up." Sentenza says, glaring.

"You guys; focus! I'm making the announcements of the songs we're singing!" Rin snaps, wanting everyone to pay attention.

Which we do because…Rin can be pretty scary.

I lean back against Inuyasha as we sit on the loveseat, listening to Rin's every word…she might notice if I don't.

"Okay! The cover songs: I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift, Brokenhearted by Karmin, and Im Yours by Jason Mraz." Rin says.

I look at Inuyasha, smiling as I remember when he sang that song to me while I stood on my balcony. He kisses my forehead and I turn back to Rin, butterflies in my stomach.

"The songs that were written by Kagome are: Better than Revenge and Forever in My Life."

NO! Not those songs! You've got to be kidding me…

"And then there's a song by Inuyasha; Think Twice."

I look at Inuyasha, confused. But he just smirks.

Okay…

"Kagome!" Rin calls. I turn to her. "Get ready to show your song to them. Go on up there!"

I stand up, nervous, and walk to the stand, the place I always stand when singing.

The band gets in place and I get ready to begin.

~Better than Revenge (Taylor Swift)

The story starts when it was hot and it was summer
And, I had it all; I had him right there where I wanted him
She came along, got him alone, and let's hear the applause
She took him fast than you could say sabotage
I never saw it coming, nor wouldn't I have suspected it
I underestimated just who I was dealing with
She had to know the pain was beating on me like a drum
She underestimated just who she was stealing from

She's not a saint and she's not what you think
She's an actress, whoa
She's better known for the things that she does
On the mattress, whoa
Soon she's gonna find
Stealing other people's toys on the playground
Won't make you many friends
She should keep in mind,
She should keep in mind,
There is nothing I do better than revenge, ha

She looks as life like it's a party and she's on the list
She looks at me like I'm a trend and she's so over it
I think her ever present frown is a little troubling
And, she thinks I'm psycho
'Cause I like to rhyme her name with things, but
Sophistication isn't what you wear, or who you know
Or pushing people down to get you where you wanna go
Oh they didn't teach you that in prep school
So it's up to me
But no amount of vintage dresses gives you dignity

I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at honey
You might have him, but haven't you heard
I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at honey
You might have him, but I'll always get the last word
Whoa

And do you still feel like you know what you're doing,
'Cause I don't think you do, oh
Do you still feel like you know what you're doing
I don't think you do, don't think you do
Let's hear the applause
C'mon show me how much better you are
See you deserve some applause
'Cause you're so much better
She took him faster than you could say sabotage

I finish and look at Rin.

"You had to pick this one?" I ask, frowning while the others are in awe, amazement, and wonder that I could write this.

"I figured it was based on our conversation and figured she should hear it." Rin says, smiling. I smirk.

"Right…."

"Okay, next one!"

I sigh but get ready for the next one anyway…the worst one to do in my opinion.

~Forever in My Life (Jojo)

Ooh…
Yeah, yeah, yeah…

The way you're part of me,
I would have to relearn everything.
If, you were to leave,
So fast you'd make me fall like I was,
autumn leaves.
And, honestly…
There's a perfect explanation
why you feel so good to say that you're…

My love, my love, my love,
I'll give you all my love,
it you, if you, if you don't change a thing,
about, the way, you hold me every night,
so right, I wanna man like you forever in my life.

I'm locked inside a jar,
turn the lid and set me free,
I love everything you are,
has a million other reasons,
but let's not go too far.
Stay, close to my heart.
When I think about the future,
I am right there where you are.
'Cause you're…

My love, my love, my love,
I'll give you all my love,
it you, if you, if you don't change a thing,
about, the way, you hold me every night,
so right, I wanna man like you forever in my life.

Say that you're my love, my love, my love
I'll give you all my love, if you, if you,
if you don't change a thing, about, the way,
you hold me every night, so right,
I wanna a man like you forever in my life.

I know, that you,
would never leave me hanging,
handing out to dry in the wind…
I know, that we,
haven't seen the worst of it, but when we do,
I promise you we'll stick it out together.

You're my love, my love, my love,
I'll give you all my love, if you, if you,
if you don't change a thing, about, they way,
you hold me every night, so right,
I wanna man like you in my life.

My love, my love, my love,
I'll give you all my love,
it you, if you, if you don't change a thing,
about, the way, you hold me every night,
so right, I wanna man like you forever in my life…

I take a deep breath and smile at the girls, who are clapping like seals on crack.

"Okay you guys…it's not that good…" I say, avoiding Inuyasha's gaze for fear of what it might hold… I clear my throat, even though there's nothing in it; nervous habit #1.

"Alright Inuyasha; you're turn." Rin says. "And Kagome; I think you're gonna like this one…" She's smiling that smile… And boy do I hate that smile when it's pointed at me…

I sit in the chair Inuyasha just left and look up as he starts to play, the other guys following along. And I almost die laughing at the lyrics…well, you'll read…

~Think Twice (Eve 6)

When all is said and done
And dead does he love you
The way that I do
Breathing in lightning
Tonight's for fighting
I feel the hurt so physical

Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around come around no more
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around I'll let you feel the burn
Think twice before you touch my girl
Come around no more

She spreads her love
She burns me up
I can't let go
I can't get out
I've said enough
Enough by now
I can't let go
I can't get out

Wait till the day you finally see
I've been here waiting patiently
Crossing my fingers and my t's
She cried on my shoulder begging please

She spreads her love
She burns me up
I can't let go
I can't get out
I've said enough
Enough by now
I can't let go
I can't get out

What is it you really want?
I'm tired of asking
You come wasted

When I showed up and he was there
I tried my best to grin and bear
And took the stairs but didn't stop at the street
And as we speak I'm going down

Cause she spread her love
And burnt me up
I can't let go
I can't get out
I've said enough
Enough by now
I can't let go
I can't get out

I'm holding back laughter as I clap with everyone else. Inuyasha takes his guitar off his shoulder and I jump into his arms, with so much force he takes a step back and is laughing.

"Hey, calm down." He says, his voice gruff. I just hang on tighter, my head on his shoulder while my hand tangle in his silver hair and legs wrap around his waist. His arms go around my own waist, helping to hold me up.

I back away to face him and kiss his cheek.

"The song was wonderful; I especially love the chorus." I say, laughing. He smirks.

"And I liked your song." He says. I blush and hide my face in his hair.

"Let's not talk about that…" I say quietly. He laughs.

I hop down and drag him with me as we plop back down on our loveseat.

Rin's smiling at everyone, since they are all seated once more.

"So, everyone likes the choices, right?" Rin asks. Everyone agrees. Then she notices that Sayuri has her hand raised. "Um, yes Sayuri?"

Sayuri smiles bright, almost as bright as the pink on her shirt, and puts her hand down. "Okay. I was wondering if I could ask Kagome a question really quickly before we go any further with this?"

She looks at me, her eyes pleading.

"Um…okay." I say, unsure exactly. I stand up and she pulls me with her outside, then turns back to the group before shutting the door.

"I'll be back with her in like, 2 minutes. This is forrealzies stuff." She says, then shuts the door.

I look at her, confused. "Um, care to explain?"

"Ohmigod! Okay, that song…wow… I know he's taking you for your surprise after this so I had to tell you that I loved your song and I was wondering, was it written about him?" Sayuri rushes out, smiling.

"…Yes…" I say, blushing slightly.

"Awww!" She says, hands clasped to her cheek. "Okay; was the other one about Kikyo trying to take your man? Because you know we got your back at that festival, right?"

I laugh; of course Rin had to tell those who aren't even in our school and don't even really know Kikyo.

"I know. And he's taking me for my surprise now?" I ask, confused. I had thought it would be later…guess it's not a fancy dinner. But, Inuyasha and fancy have never mixed so…

"Yep! We better get back in there." Sayuri says suddenly, pulling me back inside. I smile; only Sayuri.

I go in with her and go to Inuyasha's side.

"So, surprise time?" I ask, hoping he'll say yes. He smiles slightly, the corners of his mouth turning up.

"It's surprise time Kags." He says, sounding like an adult telling a child they can have what they've been begging for; which is probably what our situation seems like in all honesty.

"Finally!" I say, smiling big. I jump up and down. "So, are we going now? Can we go now? I wanna go now. What is it? Can you tell me? Will you tell me? Are we leaving now?"

Inuyasha laughs and puts his hands on my shoulders to hold me down.

"Yes, we're leaving now but you have to calm down." He says, smiling. I nod my head like a bobble head figure on crack after eating 4 chocolate pancakes with chocolate chips and whipped cream from I-Hop.

"Who said you could leave?" Rin asks, appearing at my side like a ninja. I jump and look at her.

"Aww, please let us go! I've been dying to know what my surprise is so please, please, please let me goo…." I beg like she's my prison warden…or a very strict mother.

She sighs and looks around; half the people had already snuck out to go either sleep or eat. She sighs.

"Be back for back practice at 3; do NOT forget and don't show up late either." She says. I jump up and down, clapping my hands like Sayuri would do.

"Yay!" I say, grabbing Rin into a quick hug. Then I grab Inuyasha's hand in my own, so excited to see my surprise. "Alright, let's go!"

I drag him out the door and to the car, buckled and ready to go before he even gets in the driver's seat.

"Move faster Inuyasha!" I snap. He gets in the car.

"I'm never giving you any more surprises after this." He mumbles.

I laugh and he smiles.

"Shut up butthead." I say.

"…Butthead? I haven't been called a butthead since elementary school."

"Maybe not to your face."

He gives me a look and I laugh and turn on the radio as he begins the journey to my surprise…and I'm just now hoping I won't be too surprised…

"How do you cheat at tic-tac-toe Inuyasha?" I ask him as we sit at the back booth of a cute little pizza place.

"I don't know; you tell me cheater." Inuyasha says. I laugh, seeing his irritated face.

"Aww, my poor baby." I say. He gives me another look, causing me to laugh again.

We've already eaten and I'm hoping we'll leave soon so I can finally see what my surprise is.

Speaking of surprises…I haven't heard the voice since yesterday.

Well, except for in my nightmare.

*Flashback!*

I'm in the woods, somewhere I always seem to be when I'm in these types of dreams, and it's like I can't move fast enough; like I'll never be able to get away.

And I can't.

He's behind me, I know he is; it's like I can feel the breathe on my neck, the tips of his fingers just grazing the back of my shirt, his laughter almost as loud as the sound of my heart thumping in my ears.

I race, sprinting through trees and over roots, zipping under branches, pushing my legs farther and faster than ever before.

But it's not enough.

I'm in the clearing and see him…the Shadow Man as I call him…for I have no other name for his shadowy appearance, the dark aura encasing him in pure negative hatred…for me? Maybe…

He's on the edge, opposite of me, and is standing in the shadows, as he always seems to be.

I feel his eyes on me and see a flash of red; 2 dots near the top and full of complete hatred and seem to stare into my soul. I can almost feel the dark aura coming towards me, encasing my own bright pink aura; pure and clean…like the Jewel I hold.

"What do you want?" I ask; my voice surprisingly calm despite my gasping breath and hurtling heart.

He chuckles, the sound sending shivers up my spine and goose bumps on my arms.

"Ah, dear sweet Kagome. We've been through this many times." His voice is like that of an adult talking to a silly child. "I want the Jewel and I shall have it."

"I don't think so." My aura brightens at the sound of my voice; steely and full of determination. "You aren't getting it; ever."

"I almost had it when your great aunt was the keeper. Have you heard that story, Kagome?"

He caresses my name, sending disgusted feelings churning in my stomach, while my mind wonders what he means. I knew Midoriko had the Jewel but she never spoke of this shadow man…

"How do you know my aunt?"

"Kagome, that's a long story to tell but I shall share the gist of it with you my love." I resist the urge to vomit as he continues, unaware of my growing disgust. "Midoriko had the Jewel; powerful and beautiful, both the Jewel and herself. She was the sole protector and kept it pure; it was a waste of power. As you may already know, I wished to have the power myself but Midoriko was better than I was to have believed; she killed all my demon minions."

He sounds horrified and angry; I feel delighted at my powerful aunt. If she didn't give in, neither would I.

"But she made one fatal flaw one day." He continues, smiling evilly as the white teeth catch the full moon that seems like a spotlight. "She fell in love."

Inutaisho…

"That's what killed her eventually."

"You're lying." I spit out, anger tingeing my aura with a slight red at the edges. "You're a lying, harassing, evil man who has nothing better to do in his life than stalk girls like me."

His aura darkens, stretching to me. Then, quick as lightning, he's at my side, lifting me up with one hand by my throat.

I claw at the wrist, gasping for air like a fish out of water, skin peeling from my nails.

"Kagome; I am not a patient man." He says darkly, the words coating the air with its own hatred it seems. "Why not join me? We could rule the world together; you'll forget about that hanyou in no time."

"His name is Inuyasha and I wouldn't rule with you if you were the last man on the entire Earth. And then I still wouldn't rule with you. You aren't getting the Jewel until you pry it from my cold, dead hands."

"…Have it your way."

Pain, blood, red on black…or maybe black on red… Colors dot my vision, my head colliding to the ground with a sickening crack, the ground wet under my fingertips…wet with blood…

His laugh crawls into my ears, into my mind.

"Maybe one day you'll see it my way… For I will have the Jewel one way or another Kagome…one way or another…" He says, slipping into the shadows.

"What's your name you bastard?!" I yell into the clearing, my vision already fading.

"Naraku…my name is Naraku… The name you fear and what shall haunt you for days to come…is…Naraku…"

Then it's over.

*End flashback!*

"Kagome!"

I zone back to this time, to here and now, and see golden eyes staring into my own. And they look worried.

My hand is shaking and is on my side…is on the scar, which is pounding like a second heartbeat.

I breathe out a shaky sigh and smile at Inuyasha, putting my hand in my lap, hoping to hide the shakiness.

"Sorry." I say, my voice hoarse. I clear it and try again. "I'm sorry; I just zoned out…"

"On what?" Inuyasha asks, concern clear in his voice.

"…He told me his name." I blurt out, unsure why and yet happy I did; he deserves to know and if I don't tell him and he finds out on his own… No, that won't happen.

"Just now?"

"No, last night in the dream."

"Well what is it?!" He asks, excited for me to tell him.

But I falter…hesitating with the name on the tip of my tongue.

"I forgot." I lie, it slipping easily from my lips. "I'll remember later."

Before he can object, I stand up and grab his hand in my own. "Come on! I wanna go get my surprise!"

He smiles, standing up and letting me lead the way to the car.

"I'm so freaking excited!" I say, my old feelings of today covering the new feelings of last night. And I'm perfectly okay with that.

I hop in the passenger side, smiling and chattering like I have been the whole time.

"Ya don't say?" Inuyasha mutters, smiling slightly as he gets in the driver seat.

"I do so say." I say. "So…what is it?"

"I'm not saying."

"Please! We're almost there anyway so just tell me."

"No."

"I will beg until we get there." I threaten. He looks at me then back at the road, which zips under our car.

"It's around 30 minutes; there's just no way."

"Okay…Have it your way." I say in a sing song voice, right before I begin the pleading and begging.

"Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty PLEASE!" I beg, hands clasped under my chin, pout at its fullest.

My eyes are closed, my whine still in the air of the car when I feel the lurch of brakes being applied and look to see we're parked in a somewhat empty parking lot. I look at Inuyasha and see he's looking at me.

"Oh… Are we here?" I ask sweetly, putting my hands in my lap as I smile innocently.

His look is not a happy one, let me tell you.

"Have I ever mentioned how I love you?" I say quickly.

He sighs, seeming at a battle with himself. Then he just holds out a blind fold, smiling slightly. I smile back.

"So, this is the surprise?" I ask quietly.

"Yep, this is it. And thank Kami because I couldn't take another moment of that." He says, the end turning into an irritated growl. I laugh and go to take it from his hand but he pulls it away. I look into his eyes and see the mischievous twinkle. "No, I'm tying it."

I turn my back to him so he can tie it. "I think you're too excited about this part of the surprise."

"It's the best part."

I laugh as he covers my eyes, the fabric surprisingly soft against my cheeks and forehead. My eyelashes make little scratchy sounds against the fabric.

"You're gonna lead me there, right?" I ask, making sure. I feel my door open and someone pulling me up, the hand warm and comforting. I smile.

The door slams shut and I lifted onto something strong and muscular; Inuyasha's back. I yelp and grasp on tight with my arms and legs.

"Jeez, Inuyasha; warn a girl." I gasp. He chuckles, the sound making a reverberating sound against my chest.

"And miss this?" He says. "No way."

I resist the urge to hit him; for multiple reasons. 1. I don't exactly know where to hit him. 2. I don't want to risk falling off. 3. He could drop me easily. 4. He could tell me I won't get my surprise and I am way to close not to get…whatever it is.

I hear doors opening, polite hellos, dogs barking and then…nothing…

I resist the urge to take off the blindfold and instead wait until he sets me on my feet and I feel clawed fingers gently undoing the knot at the back of my head.

I open my eyes and gasp, my hands going to my mouth which is in the shape of an O.

Cats, small and large, old and young, all over.

"Ohmigod!" I squeal, walking over to the cage that holds little kittens as they crawl over one another.

"This is your surprise." He says.

I turn to him, jumping in his open arms.

"I love you, I love you, I love you so freakin' much!" I say, kissing his cheeks, nose, mouth. Then I jump down and look at the kittens and cats, waiting for one to catch my attention.

And one does.

Green eyes with black cat slits catch the light and seem to twinkle in the light of the room.

I walk closer to the catch and sink down until we're face to face.

He's big and seems older than the rest. His white fur is splotched with brown and black, seeming soft and textured. He's curled in his cat bed, his gaze on me.

And my heart lifts.

I smile and look at him.

He turns away and I feel dissed…then I hear the song from the speakers and I join in.

~Big girls don't cry
like school mates in the school yard
we'll play jacks and Uno cards

He meows and looks at me, as if I'm supposed to keep going. I smile.

"This one." I say, standing to my full height, turning to Inuyasha who's already at my side.

"This one?" He asks, speculating.

I nod once. "This one. He's the one." I look back at him smiling. "Buyo; his name's Buyo."

"How do you know?" he asks.

I point to the card on his cage.

"It says, 'This is Buyo and he was left in a ditch by a family that was moving away. He's 4 and needs a home that will love and care for him.' That's me." I say, turning to Inuyasha. "When I sang, he meowed. That's a sign."

"It is not." Inuyasha says.

I give him a look and start singing from my head.

My love, my love, my love,
I'll give you all my love,
it you, if you, if you don't change a thing,
about, the way, you hold me every night,
so right, I wanna man like you forever in my life.

There's one meow over the normal ruckus coming from the cage in front of us; Buyo.

"See?" I say, smiling. "I want him, he wants me; let's go lover boy."

I grab his hand and take him to the counter, going to do whatever I can to make him mine.

I mean the cat, not Inuyasha.

Just so that's clear.

"Inuyasha, I love him!" I squeal for the millionth time that afternoon as I hold Buyo's box in my lap.

"So you keep saying." Inuyasha says as he drives, pulling into my driveway.

"Because I have too! He's just…mine."

"It took you that long to think of that?"

I give him a look and receive a smirk in return. I smile and look back at Buyo, his eyes catching mine.

"Hey you little cutie." I say in a voice meant for super cute animals.

"It took you that long to realize I was in the car babe?" Inuyasha says, opening my door. I give him a look and roll my eyes, smiling all the while.

I get out, Buyo's box in my hands, and Inuyasha follows as we walk towards the door.

I go inside and don't hear anything.

"Must be gone." I say aloud, going into the living room to let Buyo out to explore.

I open the box and sit down, wanting to see what he'll do.

He crawls out, green eyes lazily looking around at his surroundings, the white fur standing out. He crawls over to me and purrs loud as he rubs against my legs.

I pick him up and lay him in my lap, petting him as he purrs. I laugh.

"He's perfect…" I say softly, looking up at Inuyasha who's standing in front of us. "Thank you so much. I love him."

"More than me?" Inuyasha asks.

I hold out my hand and wait for him to grab it, then pull him close so we're face to face. I kiss him, long and sweet before answering his question.

"Almost as much as you." I say softly.

I kiss him again then go back to my cat. Then I look at Inuyasha again, eyes wide.

"What time is it?" I ask, knowing that if we're late for practice, Rin will kill us.

Inuyasha checks his phone. "It's 2:27."

"Guess we better go…" I say, petting Buyo again. I sigh; I don't wanna leave him…but I have too.

I stand up, put Buyo on the couch and kiss his head, before coming to stand beside Inuyasha. I look up into his gold eyes.

"Okay, let's go." I say, letting him grab my hand. He kisses my cheek and I smile.

We go back into the car and I turn to Inuyasha.

"Hey." I say, making him look at me.

"Yes?"

"…I love you."

"I know."

I smack his arm and he laughs.

"I love you too."

I smile and look out the window.

"You better you butthead…"

"Butthead?"

"I said it, didn't I?"

"Very mature Kags."

"Always am…always am…"

"Rin, we've been practicing the whole set for hours." Sango complains as she stands at the back up mike.

"I don't see why you're complaining." I grumble from the front mike.

"My fingers are cramping." Sayuri whines from the keyboard.

"And you don't think I'm tired?" Koga says.

"Shut it wolf." Inuyasha says.

"Guys, shut up." Ginta says.

"I think you should all shut up." Kagami says.

"And you know everything now?" Zelda asks.

"Shut the fuck up." Kagami says.

"Girls, chill." Kiehauna says.

"Rin, it seems many of us are quiet tired." Miroku says.

"You need to give them a break so they'll shut it." Sentenza says.

"Hey, you don't know what it's like up here." I say.

"And it'll be ten times worse with the spot lights and the crowd and the smiling and moves." Sango adds. I look at her.

"Thanks Sango." I say, sarcasm in every word.

"Just trying to help." Sango says.

"Aren't we all." Ayame says.

"I don't know anymore." Kiehauna says.

"Stop being such whiners!" Rin says. "It's only…" She checks her watch then looks at us. "6:05."

"ONLY?!" I call exasperated. I have my head down on my arm, my hands around the mike stand.

"We have to be perfect to be able to do well enough to be noticed." Rin says.

"We're perfect." Ayame says. "They're perfect."

"Are they really?" Rin asks. "I think improvement can be made."

"Where?!" I ask, raising my head. "I've been singing my heart out on this stage forever and I got a cat at home who needs me and a soccer game in a little while; I can't do this all day Rin."

"That's what I was looking for!" Rin says, smiling.

"…Are you on crack?" I ask her.

"No! Just go; y'all are free to go. I got dinner in about an hour anyway." Rin says, standing in the middle of the practice room. "But y'all were great; well together, support and extra stuff is good, the songs are great picks, and we're in perfect unison. Just a few practices until this weekend to make sure it's absolutely perfect."

"Thank God!" Kagami yells, walking towards the door. "I'll see you suckers later."

"Come on babe." Sayuri says, taking Ginta's hand. "Bye you guys!" Ayame follows with Zelda, Kagami, Kiehauna, and Sentenza.

"We got dinner as well lovely." Miroku says to Sango.

"Okay." Sango says.

"Let's go." Koga says, walking out with Hakkaku.

Before I know it, me and Inuyasha are the only ones left.

"Let's go please." I say, my voice hoarse.

"Hey, maybe you won't be able to talk a lot now." Inuyasha says. I smack his arm and he smirks. "Just kidding."

"Whatever." I say, smiling slightly. "Come on, we gotta go check on Buyo and get ready for Sota's game. Gotta see if mom needs help with the snacks."

"Don't tell me you're gonna try to cook again."

"Shut up! No faith in me whatsoever."

"Not when it could cause damage and pain to others."

"I'ma show you pain in a minute…" I mumble as we exit the practice room.

I'm ready for the rest of today…the rest of this weekend…the rest of the week…just not next weekend…

"YES!" I yell, standing up with my fists raised in the air, jumping up and down slightly on the ground.

The air is chilly, Inuyasha's jacket is pulled close around me, and the steal bench is cold against my jeans. I sit back down and huddle closer to Inuyasha, hoping his warmth will get to me as well.

"Sota's doing so good." Mom says, she's sitting on my other side. I nod.

Sota's running in his jersey and shorts, with the ball, scoring another point for his team.

We stand up and clap and cheer.

And then it's over; with our team as the winner. They shake hands and then our team comes to the stands.

I run up and meet Sota halfway and hug him.

"You were great!" I say. "And guess who I saw in the stands?" I nod towards the pink haired girl so Sota can see. It's Emiko, Sayuri's little sister. She's so cute.

"Don't embarrass me." Sota says to me. I look at him, eyebrows raised.

"Excuse me? I would do no such thing." I say. "…Inuyasha has me on a tight leash."

Sota laughs. Then a few of his friends come up.

"Hey Kagome." Kohaku says.

"Hey Kohaku." I say, smiling. "Who're they?" I ask, meaning the other people with him.

"This is Akihiko, Etsuo, Fusao, and Hayate." Sota says, pointing to each one. Each has brown hair, different styles, same age range.

"Hi." I say, smiling. "I'm Kagome, Sota's older sister."

"Dude…" the one named Fusao says. "Your sister is hot."

"Ew!" Sota says. "Dude, she's taken."

"And if he heard you saying that…" Kohaku says.

"He'd do nothing." I say. "He's not our age so it doesn't count."

"Yeah it does." Inuyasha says, appearing at my side. His arm goes around my waist and he pulls me closer to him so his strong, muscular chest is against my side. His warmth is spreading through me and I appreciate it, just not the situation.

"That's the boyfriend." Kohaku says.

"He's kinda scary…" Fusao says.

"He is not." I say. "Well, I'll see y'all later. Y'all did great! Can't wait to see the next game."

"Look for me babe." Fusao says, winking.

I fight back a laugh and nod and smile. "Okay… Bye Sota; see ya whenever you come home."

"Not; staying at Kohaku's."

"Right…of course you are."

"You gonna miss me at home?"

"Duh."

He laughs and I smile and wave bye as they walk off to go do…whatever it is they're going to do.

I walk to the parking spaces with Inuyasha at my side.

"You didn't have to scare them." I say.

"You didn't have to make them like you." Inuyasha says back.

"I did no such thing; they fell for me all on their own."

"Right…"

"I'm a cute girl; it happens." I shrug as we get in the car.

"'Course it does."

"It does!"

"Whatever you say babe."

I just roll my eyes as he pulls out of the parking spot and starts driving towards my house.

"So, what do you wanna watch?" I ask, talking about movies for tonight.

"You pick." He says.

"Well, duh. I was just asking to be polite."

He laughs and I smile at the sound, deep yet soft; something I wish I heard more often.

"I'm thinking…action." I say aloud. "But nothing scary."

"Why?"

"You know why; I scare so easily."

"I'll be with you."

"I know but still…"

"You don't trust me."

"It's not that; I don't trust the other people."

"But if you trust me to protect you from them then you shouldn't worry about the other people."

"…Since when did you start making since?"

"Ever since you didn't."

"No way…"

"Yes way."

"Butthead."

"What is with you and that word?"

"It describes you perfectly."

"Does not."

"Does too."

"Does not."

"Does too."

"Whiny."

"Irritating."

"Annoying."

"Jerk."

"Wench."

"Pup."

"…butthead."

"Nu-uh! That's my thing and you can't take it from me you butthead."

"I will if I want too."

"No you will not or I will hurt you."

"How?"

"Wait until we get out the car."

"Why?"

"Just wait."

And he does. He doesn't have to wait long though, within 2 minutes, we're in the driveway.

I get out and so does Inuyasha. I wait until he steps away from the car before saying the phrase I've kept back for way too long in my opinion.

"Osuwari." I say, smiling as his face hits the ground and I walk in through the front door, turning on lights as I walk to the kitchen.

I leave the door open, knowing he'll come through when he gets up.

I grab a Dr. Pepper can and a giant bag of pretzels, listening to the rustle of the bag as I open it. I pop one into my mouth and turn around to walk into the living room, pretzel bag and drink in hand.

I plop onto the couch, remote in hand as I flip through the movie channels, hoping to find one playing a movie I like.

"That was so not cool." Inuyasha says, sitting on the couch beside me.

"You asked for it." I say, still flipping.

"I don't remember that."

"Well you did."

"Did I?"

"Yeah…" I turn to him. "I know you didn't want it to happen but it did and you're not gonna be mad at me because you can't."

"I can't?"

"No, you can't. And if you want too, fine."

"You wouldn't care?"

"Of course I would care; I just know that if you're mad, you'll get over it when you get over it." I shrug. I hear a meow and Buyo hops on the couch and into my lap. I smile and pet him.

"So, I can't be mad about you making my face fall into the ground."

"You can but if you are, then go ahead."

"…There's no point if you won't care."

"I would care but I wouldn't stop you because if you're mad, you're mad."

I go back to flipping and finally find a movie channel that's playing Spider Man; love those movies like I don't know what exactly.

"You are an odd girl." Inuyasha says.

"Thanks." I say, smiling. I lean over and cuddle up to his side, his arm around my shoulders. I take Buyo with me, so he's still asleep on my lap with I eat my pretzels.

"Which superhero do you have a crush on?" I ask Inuyasha.

"That's the kinda question that will get me in trouble." He says. I laugh.

"No, you can answer, pinky promise. But I bet it's Wonder Woman."

He doesn't say anything.

"It is her! Why? Because of the outfit? The hair? It's the super powers, ain't it?" I interrogate.

"This is why we don't answer these questions." He says, speaking of all guys. I laugh slightly.

"I have a tie between Spider Man, Bat Man, and Thor."

"Thor?"

"Yeah. He's one hot god."

"…Seriously?"

"Hey, I told you that you could answer; I know I did. Honest and true; no doubt about it."

"Obviously."

I laugh and shush him; Spider Man is back on the screen and is totally rockin' the spidey suit.

"Please carry me." I beg of Inuyasha; it's around 2 in the morning since we watched all the Spider Man movies for the marathon.

"You're such a lazy chick." He says, smiling.

"Shut up and carry me; you got the muscles for it."

He picks me up, bridal style, and carries me out of the living room and up the stairs to my room.

Mom had come home around 9-ish and went to bed, leaving us to watch movies. I guess she trusted me more than most my age. Sota was staying at a friend's and no one else was expected to show up.

Inuyasha opens my door, shuts it with his foot, and lays me on the bed, tucking me in. I had changed into my pajamas earlier that night, luckily. He goes to go out the balcony door but I cry out.

"Wait!" I call, sitting up in bed. He turns to me, question in his eyes. "Please don't leave…" I beg softly.

I fold back the sheets and pat the space beside me.

"Pretty please…" I beg.

He sighs, as if battling with himself and he comes towards me so I know my side won. I smile and lay back down as he gets situated, under the covers, but not like that.

I cuddle up to his chest and breathe in his scent.

It's the dreams, isn't it?

Yes… they're too real… and, I can't deal with that thought of the future Inuyasha…

His arms wrap around me, pulling me closer to him and I let him; there's nowhere else I'd rather be.

I'm here

I smile, knowing that that's a fact, no matter what's going on, or where I am; he's there for me.

"Thanks Inuyasha…" I say softly, closing my eyes to fall into sweet dreams…

Or dreams I hope stay sweet.