After a moment of silence, Kagome spoke again, "I traveled with them during middle school."

"Which is why you were absent a lot," the young man confirmed.

She nodded. "They needed me. They were family to me, and I refused to leave them."

Kurama waited for her to continue. After a shaky breath, she said coldly, "Then fate forced them out of my life."

Unsure as to what to do, the redhead put a comforting hand on her arm. "I am sure you will see them again."

"Yes," she turned to look at him, "You're here, and that gives me hope."

"What do you mean, Kagome?" He asked, genuinely confused.

She shook her head and got up. "You're a good friend, Shuichi."

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A/N: :3 R&R!