Song in this chapter is Question by Rhett Miller. If you want to hear a girl sing it there was an awesome cover done on youtube. Just go to you tube and put this behind the /watch?v=O8wvGIw7cXM

You can skip to 1:06 if you want since she's just talking in the beginning.

Hope you enjoy the chapter.

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Inuyasha and I cuddled on my bed for awhile before we decided we had to get back to our friends.

We said goodbye with a quick kiss and went our separate ways.

I picked up two boxes of pizza before I returned to the beach house.

When I got out of the car, Rin was already outside to greet me.

"How are they doing?" I asked as she took the pizza boxes from my hands.

"Okay. They're down with the crying period for now."

We walked inside of the house and I spotted Ayame curled up on the couch and Sango sitting by the bay window staring out at the beach.

"I brought dinner," I said but neither moved from where they were.

"How are you feeling?" I asked as I took a seat next to Ayame.

I figured she'd be easier to crack than Sango.

"Fine," She sighed without looking up.

"You're not," I told her and her eyes caught mine and the evidence of how much she had been crying was shown by her puffy eye and sniffling nose.

"I just wish he would understand. I do want to have his cubs; just not now."

I know," I said and she rested her head against my shoulder.

"If we could just get past this I knew everything would be alright."

Rin came over to us and offered Ayame a plate with two slices of pizza on it.

Ayame shook her head but Rin put the plate on her lap.

"You haven't eaten all day; you're eating this even if I have to hold you down and get Kagome to force feed you.

She nodded and picked up one of the slices before taking a small bite.

Rin smiled and walked over to Sango to give her a plate as well.

Sango took the plate without a word but set it down without looking at it.

Rin then got us plates and turned on the TV.

"If I learned anything from New Girl, it's that you have to watch Dirty Dancing when you're having relationship issues." She said as she put the DVD in to the player.

"So put your feet up girls and enjoy the next 100 minutes of love and dancing."

After the movie finished Rin and I tried to get Sango and Ayame to talk again.

"So are you guys going to school tomorrow?" Rin asked and Ayame shook her head while Sango shrugged.

"I can't focus on school right now, not with my marriage falling apart."

"I can stay with you if you want," I offered.

"No," Ayame smiled. "But thanks for the offer; I just want to be alone for awhile."

"That's fair," Rin said. "But call us if you need anything, promise."

"I promise," She sighed.

"What about you Sango?" Rin asked.

"I have review for a test tomorrow so I'll probably go."

"And what are you going to do when you see Miroku?" I asked and she shrugged.

"Guess I'll find out when it happens."

"Honestly I think you should talk to him," Rin said. "He obviously wants to stay married and if he was more than the reason of wanting to trap you it's worth exploring."

"We'll see," She said as she stood up and stretched.

"Can you just take me home now Kagome?"

"Sure," I replied and turned to Ayame and Rin. "You guys want a ride too?"

"Sure," Rin said. "It'll save me time instead of calling Sesshy."

After dropping everyone home I was exhausted. I practically crawled up the stairs and into bed.

My head hit my pillow and my eyes drifted close.

I was about to fall asleep when my phone started ringing.

"Hello," I mumbled tiredly as I answered.

"KAGOME! !" Ayame half screamed, half sobbed into the phone.

"Wait what?" I asked as I sat up. "Talk slower Ayame."

"Kouga's clothes. They're gone!" She cried loudly.

"I'm going to call Inuyasha and see what's up okay. Stop crying, I'm sure everything will be okay. I'll call you right back."

I had to hang up on a crying Ayame and dialed Inuyasha's number.

"Hey babe," He said

"Is Kouga with you?" I asked, getting right to the point.

"In a way, yes. He's outside in the backyard"

"Doing what?"

"Peeing in the bushes, I think. He's kinda wasted."

"Why did you move out, Ayame called me and she was a complete mess"

"He didn't move out, he just grabbed a few things from his closet. He's staying in one of our guest rooms."

I rubbed my temples trying to ease the tension, Ayame had exaggerated a bit.

"You okay baby?" Inuyasha asked after I was silent for several moments.

"Yeah babe, just really tired."

"You want me to come over? Maybe give you a massage?" He offered which made me smile.

"No it's okay honey. I'm just going to go to sleep but thank you."

"No problem, you'll call me back before you actually fall asleep."

"Yes, love you."

"Love you too," He told me and I ended the call.

"Hello," Ayame sniffled when I called her back.

"He's just spending a few days at Inuyasha's." I informed her.

"He took most of his clothes, that's not a few days Kagome."

"I don't know what to say Ayame. You did lie to him for awhile and about something g that's really important to him. For now it's just a waiting game but I'm sure he'll come around."

She sniffled some more but mumbled okay.

"Do you think you can come over after school?" She asked. "I don't think I want to be alone anymore."

"Sure, I'll be over as soon as I can."

"Thanks Kagome, good night."

"You're welcome," I yawned. "Good night Ayame.

School breezed by the next day, Sango managed to avoid Miroku by skipping the classes they had together and going home for lunch.

Kouga hadn't come to school either and Inuyasha told me that he was still passed out on the couch when Inuyasha was leaving for school.

When school let out, I walked straight to my car so I could uphold my promise to Ayame but Menomaru stopped.

"Kagome," He smiled as he jogged up to me. "Didn't get to talk to you in class or at lunch."

"Sorry, I've got a lot going on at the moment."

"Too much to hang out with me?" He asked with a pout which made me laugh.

"My friends really need me,"

"Okay, how about this weekend. Are you doing anything on Saturday?"

"Actually I have a gig, how about Sunday?"

"My mother's birthday, but you could celebrate with us."

"I think that's more of a private event," I told him. "But you can come to my gig if you want."

That made him smile broadly.

"Just tell me when."

"I'll text you the address later," I said and got into my car. "Right now I really have to go."

"See you later," He said with a wave.

I got to Ayame's place a little after three and was surprised to find the door partially open.

'Hello!"I called as I pushed it open more and stepped inside.

"In here," Ayame sounded off and I followed the sound of her voice to the living room.

"Oh my gosh," I gasped when she came into view.

She was slouched on the couch in baggy grey sweats that clearly weren't for her; she had a stain and crumbs on the front of her shirt. She still had bed head and in her hands was a carton of Ben and Jerry's strawberry shortcake ice cream.

"Hi Kagome," She sighed and shoveled a huge helping of the ice cream into her mouth. "Do you want some?"

"Nope," I said as I walked over and snatched the cartoon from her. "Neither do you, how about you go take a shower and we'll go for a jog in the park."

"Kouga proposed at the park," Ayame started crying and I set the ice cream down so I could pull her into a hug.

"C-c-can you sing that song?" She asked through tears.

"Which song?"

"The one Inuyasha sung while Kouga was proposing. Please."

It took me awhile to remember the lyrics but finally I started.

She woke from a dream
Her head was on fire
Why was he so nervous
He took her to the park
She crossed her arms and
Lowered her eye lids

Someday somebody's gonna ask you
A question that you should say yes to
Once in your life
Maybe tonight
I've got a question for you

Ayame stopped crying as hard as she had been but still held onto me like her life depended on it .

She'd had no idea
Started to cry
She said in a good way
He took her by the hand
Walked her back home
They took the long way

Someday somebody's gonna ask you
A question that you should say yes to
Once in your life
Maybe tonight
I've got a question for you

By the time I finished singing Ayame was asleep; I moved her so she was lying down and got a blanket to drape over her.

I pulled out books from my book bag and started to do some homework; figuring she'd like to have someone around when she woke up.

I did a fair amount of work before Inuyasha called me, I tip toed out of the room to take the call.

"Hello," I said once I stepped outside.

"Hey baby, what are you up to. If I have to be in this house for one more second I swear I'm going to kill somebody."

"I'm doing homework at Ayame, what's wrong?"

"Kouga's being an ass and Miroku is being a whiney baby about Sango avoiding him today. Sesshomaru escaped to Rin place and I was hoping we could do something."

I looked at Ayame's sleeping form on the couch and decided against it.

"I don't think so babe. I mean Ayame can't be alone right now, maybe if you could get Kouga to at least call." My voice faded off.

"Can't right now but how about you come over tonight. We can do whatever you want."

"Whatever I want?" Inuyasha asked' his voice slightly husky then before.

"Yes sugah," I purred and Inuyasha chuckled.

"See you later my sexy kitten."

"Bye babe."

I walked back into the house and Ayame was still fast asleep on the couch.

I finished up the rest of my homework and watch two episodes of House before she woke up.

"Hi," She muttered and I turned to look at her.

"Hey sleepyhead. How are you feeling?"

"Fine," She sighed as she sat up. "I realized there's only one thing I can do. Do you think you can take me to Inuyasha's house?"

"Sure," I nodded. "Right after you shower."

She laughed and dusted off some crumbs from her pullover.

"Yeah, give me a bit."

She disappeared upstairs and I spent my time watching more TV.

When she came down it was a big improvement. She was wearing a pink sundress and white strappy sandals. Her hair surrounded her face in curls and like always she had the iris Kouga gave her secure behind her ear.

"You clean up nice," I smiled and gathered by things so we could go.

We got to Inuyasha's house just as the sun was setting. Inuyasha opened the door and without a word Ayame breezed past him.

She ran through the house and I followed to see what she was doing.

By the time I got to the backyard, Ayame was on top of Kouga pinning him to ground.

"Get off of me Ayame," Kouga growled, I guess Ayame knew he would make a run for it.

"I'll get off if you promise to listen to what I have to say." She growled back, baring her fangs.

"I don't want to hear anything you have to say. I don't even want to look at you."

"That's too bad. Because you see those two dots on the right side of my neck. That's your mark and with it you bonded yourself to me."

"My mistake." Kouga barked and Ayame looked hurt for a second before her facial expression changed to being determined again.

Kouga pushed her off of him and was making a run for it again when Ayame threw a fist full of her powerful leaves at him.

I learned last year before mid-terms that they had the ability to paralyze her opponents.

Kouga had fallen to the ground and was moving erratically with the hopes of escaping; but to no avail.

"I am your mate Kouga." Ayame said as she straddled his waist.

Kouga still squirmed beneath her and it was starting to annoy Ayame.

"Stop it Kouga!" She cried and a few tears escaped her eyes.

Kouga stopped instantly but his face remained expressionless.

"I'm sorry. I'm truly sorry for what I did to you. I lied and about something very important to you. That was my mistake and I know there were going to be consequences but you have to know this isn't only my fault. You wouldn't listen, I kept telling you that we would have kids when the time was right but you wouldn't listen."

Kouga made this whining sound that sounded like a wounded animal and Ayame shook her head.

"I do want kids just later Kouga. I'm only 18; I don't want to have a cub until I'm sure I'll be able to give it the best possible life. And you're a damn idiot if you think I don't want your kids. I want to have them just as bad as you want to give them to me."

Ayame eased herself off of Kouga and knelt down beside him.

"I'm sorry Kouga what I did was wrong but what you're doing is just as wrong. You're my mate and you're supposed to love me unconditionally. I'll be at our home, you can come back whenever you decide to forgive me and realize how much I love you. I hope you know I never wanted to hurt you."

She placed a kiss on his cheek and wiped her tears before walking away.

"Let's go Kagome," She said as she walked past me.

With a slight flick of her wrist the power of the leaves faded and Kouga was able to move.

Afterwards I dropped Ayame off at home; she was in much better spirits and told me she would see me at school tomorrow.

When I got back to my place Inuyasha was already waiting in my room for me.

"Hi sexy," He said as I climbed onto his lap.

"How was your day?" I asked.

"Just got a little bit better." He grinned.

"Yeah, you seem to have that effect on me too." I said as I wrapped my arms around his neck.

"You know," Inuyasha said as he moved in closer. "Since that kiss that Dr. K's office didn't count, we still haven't had our weekly kiss yet."

"How negligent of us."

Inuyasha grabbed on my hips and flipped us so I was lying on the bed with him on top of me.

He kept one hand on my hip and the brush some hair away from my face.

His lips brushed against mine and suddenly the door was thrown open; causing Inuyasha to jump up and he hit the ceiling.

"God damn it," He barked and I sat up to see Sango looking at me.

"Sorry," She said sheepishly and closed the door behind her.

"Déjà vu." I said as I remembered the very first time Inuyasha and I almost kissed.

Inuyasha was rubbing the top of his head when I looked at him.

"Are you okay?" I asked as I took a seat next to him on the floor.

"I guess," He mumbled.

I moved his hands and took over rubbing his sore head.

My hands eventually moved to his ears and I began to rub those.

"Are you sure you're okay?" I asked and Inuyasha growled softly.

A rumbling sounded was building up in his chest so I could tell he was enjoying it; but suddenly he stopped my hands and jumped up.

"As much as I'd love to see where this is going, I don't think I'd be able to control myself." He said as he put more distance between us. "Plus Sango is waiting down the hall."

I nodded sadly and Inuyasha walked over to give me a kiss on the forehead.

"I'll see you tomorrow babe," He said and was gone before I could say anything.

I waited a few moments before I walked over and opened my door.

"You can come in Sango," I called out as I took a seat on my bed.

"Sorry," She said once she was inside and closed the door behind her.

It wasn't until now that I noticed she had a duffle bag with her.

"I'm going to sleep," I nodded. "You can take the right side of the bed and tell me why you're sleeping over tomorrow."

"Thanks Kagome," She said and went to the bathroom to change into her pajamas.

The next morning I ate breakfast with Sota, Sango and Kohaku.

We dropped the two off at their school and Sango finally told me why she decided to slept over when they got out of the car.

"I was avoiding Miroku. I heard him at my front door so I jumped out of the window."

"You jumped out of your window from the second floor to avoid your husband; now that's crazy."

"He's not my husband," She growled.

"Well marriage unfortunately for you, isn't one of those things that can be swept under the "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" rule."

She shot me and evil look but I acted like I didn't see it.

As soon as we got to school, Sango mumbled thanks and ran towards her first period.

I sat on the hood of my car and listened to music while I waited for Inuyasha to show up.

He came about ten minutes later and threw me over his shoulder in a fireman's hold without saying anything.

"Uhm hello," I said while he shut off my car.

"Hi there," He said while I struggled to get down.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"Taking you to class," He said without any further explanation.

When we walked into first period, I spotted Tsubaki and gave her a small wave.

She acted like she didn't notice us but her brow furrowed slightly once we passed her.

Inuyasha finally set me down in my seat and gave me a kiss on the forehead before grabbing his own seat.

I was going to ask why him what was up with his greeting again but Ayame breezed into the classroom.

"Hey," I said once she sat down. "How are you doing?"

"I'm okay." She answered. "I apologized and can only hope for the best at this point. I have faith in our relationship being strong enough to handle this blow."

Before I could say tell her I hope it was too; Kouga walked in. He looked at his regular seat which was next to Ayame and then looked at an empty one that was across the classroom.

He avoided eye contact from Ayame, Inuyasha and I while he walked across the room and sat in the empty seat.

Ayame looked towards the front of the class so I couldn't see her face but her shoulder slumped dramatically. I could tell she just lost a little bit of her faith.