A/N: let's cut to the chase now. Kagome has had a serious heart disorder since she was born that makes her weaken easily and pass out. Inu Yasha is her boyfriend that was never told by anyone about this condition, but Kagome's lifetime best friend, Houjo knows all about it, but is also trying to take Kagome away from Inu Yasha. If this love triangle wasn't bad enough, Inu Yasha's best friend Kikyou steps into the picture, trying to sabotage Inu Yasha and Kagome's relationship to have Inu Yasha for herself.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inu Yasha. I wish I did, though..

~*~*~*~*~*~ Kag's POV

I looked forward to my date with Inu Yasha today as I ran down the street to where we were to meet. I waited on the park bench; me and Houjo's favorite spot since we were kids. As I sat down, I had a sinking feeling in my stomach. My heart condition was weakening me quickly. I was going to faint, but I felt someone's hand on my shoulder, pulling me back up. I looked up, hoping to see Inu Yasha, but my stomach tied in knots as I saw Houjo's comforting face, but his mouth was set in a frown as he sat me up. "It's acting up again, isn't it, Kagome-chan?" he asked grimly. Unfortunately through the years we've known each other, he's learned how to read me like a book. All I could do then was give a small nod. Houjo understood and left with a smile. As he walked away, he turned around and said; "You can't hide it from Inu Yasha-san anymore, Kagome. I talked to him yesterday. He's starting to get suspicious." I was shocked. I felt like I should tell Inu-chan but he would start babying me and treat me like I was made of glass, but if I didn't promise Houjo I would, he would drive me on till I told Inu Yasha or he told him himself. All I could do was smile with all the strength I could muster and nod. "I will, don't worry!" I said, but I knew there was a hollow sound to that sentence, but Houjo just gave me a skeptical look and left. It felt terrible to lie to him, but I couldn't help it. Before I could call to Tai to come back, a pair of hands covered my eyes. I was surprised and gave a cry out and struck my attacker with my elbow. The hands immedietly let go. "Jeez.it was just a joke, Kag, calm down!" groaned an all-too-familiar voice. Heat rose to my cheeks as I whirled around to help the man up. "Inu-chan! I am SO sorry! But don't do that to me! You'll scare me to death one of these days!" "Keh." he grumbled as I pulled him up. He dusted himself off and picked up my hand. "Come on, let's go to the carnival! If we go any later, the line will never end!"

~*~*~*~*~*~ Kikyou's POV

My blood boiled as I saw my childhood friends walk away together. Kagome was my best friend, I knew she was happy, but over the years, Inu Yasha stole my heart and I couldn't stand to see them together. I choked down a sob, and then realized I wasn't the only one watching them. I looked down from the tree I was perched on and noticed Houjo. He, too, was a friend, but not a friend as good as Sora. I was surprised by his face. It was usually all fired up with energy. His chocolate-brown eyes overflowing with life, his hazel brown hair brimming with energy, but today, his eyes and hair were the same, but something about him made him seem dead. His back was slouched, hands in his pockets, face drawn with worry and pain. Could it be he couldn't stand for them to be together, too? I shook that idea out of my head. That would be impossible. His little brat of a sister Rena probably passed out from the heat again. The poor girl was sensitive to this kind of heat and usually passed out. As Houjo walked away, I began to plot my way to split them apart. I knew Kagome had a strange heart condition that kept her back often, but she was keeping it from Inu Yasha.

A/N: Nyah, short chapter again. I'm getting lazy but I promise the next chapters will be longer.well, Ja for now!

End of chapter 1