SereM: This chapter is a little shorter than usual. But I wanted it to end in a certain spot or too much past that point and it might have seen a bit forced. But I really hope you'll like it. I want a friend of mine to do the disclaimer.

Ryou: Thank-you for having me here to do this for you. (Evil grin) Serenity Madison really wants you to know that she doesn't own anyone in this story except herself, Yui, Yue, and Kagime. Inuyasha and crews creators, companies, as well as everyone else do. But she hopes you enjoy the story.

Yugi: I hope you'll please review her story and let her know what you think.

SereM: Yug?

Yugi: You gave gene 1 whole story. Why don't you give me at least that before you go off gallivanting with Bakura-san here?

* SereM slaps Yugi and runs away *

Ryou: You should go after her… She holds a grudge for a long time.

* Yugi glares at him then runs off *

Ryou: Oh well… Anyway on behalf of sere we hope you like her story.

Protection from afar only seems to bring me closer.

@~~ I love you, now the trouble begins.~~@

By: Yui

He said and turned to leave as her mother plus Kagome's guests walked by. He stopped slightly to greet them then left ignoring Ms. Higurashi's invite to stay. All 3 had watched him leave seemingly forgetting about Kagome. But she didn't notice that little fact because she was too intertwined with his departing words.

" I think I'm in love with you… I think I'm in love with you... "

That phrase played through her mind; she didn't even notice Sango poking her burning cheek asking her what was wrong. She looked at her turning away heading for the doorway.

"Sango, Shippo you guys want to stay he night or go home?"

She asked realizing how late it was by this time. Miroku gave her a concerned look, while Sango gave her a suspicious grin. She sighed and turned to head towards her room with the 3 following.

"Kagome what happened. Did he say something to you that's got your mind wandering."

She nodded without thought and stared out her window once more.

"What did he said lady Kagome that's got you in such a way?"

"Nothing he just…"

She began but felt a pain in her chest again. The same pain as earlier, as she gripped at her chest like she could rip the pain away. Neither Sango nor Miroku seemed to notice her difficulty as she slowly began to speak again.

"He just told me that he thinks he's in love with me. And that's confusing because there's something about him and I love him too, I think."

All her companions were silenced by shock.

"Do you feel the same?"

The 3 pair of eyes were on her intently. She shrank back onto her bed lying down slowly in thought. She shrugged and closed her eyes after everyone else was settled.

The next morning

Kagome woke up to find a figure outside her window. Her brain didn't register the new person right away, but she did notice everyone was gone. She rushed from bed quickly when she realized how late it was and ran to her closet grabbing a pair of jeans and a belly tank top. She threw on her shirt, and was dancing around the room getting into her jeans before she noticed something glint out of the corner of her eye. She stood perfectly still then looked up and fell over at what she saw. She ripped her pants on and ran to the window opening it and tossing her head out to come nose to nose with a tall handsome white haired hanyou.

"What do you want?"

She asked with a slightly harsh bite, but more nervous and embarrassed. He gave her a troubled look and she wasn't sure what to think. He reached his hand out to her and she hesitantly took it, as he helped her out onto the roof below her window. She tripped but Inuyasha caught her, lighting up like a candle in the process. She quickly stood and looked up at him with concern.

"You alright?"

She asked while putting her hand to his forehead. He turned redder but remained silent for a moment. He grabbed her hand holding it in his tightly, and now it was her turn to light up. He looked at her a moment longer not saying anything.

"Kagome, I'm worried about you, and I have to tell you something."

He paused for a moment when he heard a faint noise.

"Kagome…"

She turned to see Miroku just opening the door behind her. She looked back at him and gave him a nearly unnoticed frown.

"Do you remember the way to school? You're going to take Shippo and Sango, we need to talk and I feel it might take a little bit. So I'll see you in a little bit."

She told the monk and kept her hold on Inuyasha's hand as she leapt from the small roof surprising both him and Miroku. Mid fall he shook off the surprise and wrapped his arms underneath her and they both gracefully landed on the ground. He took another giant bound into the tall branches of the Shinboku tree. They stood unmoving for a moment she was in front of him flush against his body, he made no motion to push her away from him. And she was too stunned to move; also she didn't really want to move out of his arms. She put her hands onto his and just stayed there for a moment. Enjoying the moment before he broke it. But he didn't make a move to get her away from him, but he did eventually speak.

"Kagome. I'm so sorry"

He begged in a pleading tone. Her face reflected his worry but he didn't see it since his own was nestled in her hair. She shuddered at the closeness and reluctantly pulled away.

"For what? For you to be apologizing it must have been something bad."

She said, as she looked away really feeling nervous. He took a breath forcing away his anger for a few different reasons. He looked back at her determination and fear swirling through his mind.

"Kagome I don't know what's been happening to you. Or even if Kikyo has something to do with it. But I need to tell you something… That day she came to me… I still have no idea why things happened the way they did. She did something to you. But when she came back towards me she had one of your arrows."

He stumbled around what he was trying to say, only receiving an annoyed expression from Kagome as she watched his display of bumblery. She huffed as he tried again.

"She stole one of your arrows and used it to complete a curse or a spell that Naraku put on her. I don't know exactly what it did. But- but she died. And she said to me, "To be reborn in another time. I've already found a body worthy of my graces. I WILL SEE YOU SOON Inuyasha" The she died and her dirt and bone body was gone."

He managed to tell her. She was still angry now but forced herself to look him in the eyes.

"Why didn't you tell me? If you thought this wasn't something I should know you were really wrong."

She said in a simply cold tone turning to walk away form him. He was a little surprised to see her so angry but then again not really.

"I know Kagome… After all the crap I've put you through because of Kikyo. I'm surprised you didn't leave me long ago."

He mumbled barely loud enough for her to hear him. She stopped in her tracks thinking for a minute. She dropped her head remembering what she said to him, she didn't want it to end. She looked ahead of her remembering that day.

"Inuyasha… Can I stay with you? Even though you vow to protect, and avenge Kikyo, I'll always be here."

She mumbled the words spoken that day. Inuyasha just stared at her he remembered it as vividly as she. He knew that day that Kagome was more important than Kikyo. She would stay by him even though his bond was to Kikyo.

"I'm not going to break my word. I will always be here, I will always be by your side. No matter who else is in my life. I just need some time to get over the fact that you didn't tell me something that's important."

She said turning towards him giving him a small but genuine smile. She shocked him again. He expected her to sit him and run off angry but his prayers weren't totally answered when a faint word caught his ear and his face suddenly dived to the ground. He looked up with a growl to see her smiling at him. He was still angry but a little more confused by the girl in front of him. He also noticed her hand.

"Let me help you."

He nervously took it, jumping to his feet.

"What the hell was that for?"

He yelled half-heartedly. She returned his annoyed look but didn't let go of his hand.

"After what you just told me you even have to question why I "Osuwari'd" you."

She began to laugh when he hit the ground again; she let go of hi hand just in time so he couldn't pull her down. But he latched onto her waist and ended up underneath him. Instead of being angry like she knew she really should have been she started laughing. Inuyasha's face was forced into Kagome's stomach and he wasn't able to move for a moment, as she continued to laugh. He finally removed his face from her stomach. Looking up at her.

"You did that on purpose."

She continued to laugh, nodding in reply to his question.

"What the hell could really be so funny?"

He growled. Her laughing turned to snickering but didn't end.

"Nothing's really funny… It's just I've missed you. We haven't gotten to be around each other in such a long time. Well without one of us being furious, or crying or wanting to kill the other."

She explained her laughing finally stopping and her smile fading. He looked up at her understanding how she was feeling. He felt bad, this whole time he just wanted to be close to her. He was always strongest when she was around, felt content when she was around. And he was punishing them both by forcing himself away from her, his real self. She rose to her feet dusting herself off.

"I've got to go to school. I'd ask if you wanted to come. But I know you don't want to. So I'll see you later Inu."

She started to walk towards school; she had her arms curled around her as she walked. Knowing the feeling of how she missed Inu. She had a strange feeling, without warning a pair of strong arms wrapped around her. Oddly enough she wasn't scared she saw a small mop of white next to her head. Then she knew who it was.

"Inuyasha?"

She questioned timidly, still a little stiff in his arms. He released his grip a little holding her more gently. She was still waiting for him to say something. Her head sunk weakly as she tried to move out of his grip but he wasn't going to allow that again tightening his grip on her.

"Kagome. I'm not going to let you leave me."

He whispered for only her ears, not the small crowds of passerby's. Her breath caught in her throat when she heard his words.

"I'm not leaving you. I told you I have to get to school."

She laughed nervously. 'The only time Inuyasha was ever this close to me he was mixing me with Kikyo.' She thought with a sigh. He let go of her completely only to grab her in his arms once again, digging her face into his chest. She could here a few "ohhs" and giggles coming from the people around her but she was forced to ignore them focusing on the man whose arms she was in.

"Kagome you stupid girl. You are going to let me tell you how I feel!"

He demanded in a gentle voice. She was stunned silent, not even scolding him for calling her stupid. But strangely enough she felt her eyes tearing up.

"Kagome I've never meant those mean things I've said. It's just that you scare me, well I mean. I was in love with Kikyo 50 years ago at least I thought I was. I cared for her and protected her. But my feelings towards her are nothing compared to my feelings for you. And that scared me. I wasn't sure what it was till I realized… Kagome I love you, I will never let anything happen to you. I want to protect you from whatever is happening to you now."

He said to her as he lightly placed his hand over the scar on her face. She was shocked. She really didn't know what to say. Her words couldn't express her feelings accurately at the moment, she only responded by throwing her arms around him tightly. He himself was stunned for a moment, but shook it off hugging her tightly. He kissed her forehead lightly before he backed away from her giving her one of his rare smiles. She knew her cheeks were set ablaze but she didn't care.

"Inu- Inuyasha. I- I love you too. I've loved you since I've gotten to know you. You can be so sweet, and caring, and nice. That's why I was always so jealous of you and Kikyo. I wished that you might think of me someday the same way, as you thought of her."

She told him as she looked away. He was stunned by her confession to him. He walked up to her taking her hand in his, finishing the way to school, with her following behind mutely. They were in front of her school by the time she had finally been able to form a coherent thought, she stomped her foot into the ground stopping Inuyasha's tracks into her school. He turned around looking at her confused, she returned with a stern confusion in her eyes.

"What does this mean?"

She asked a bit apprehensive of what he might. Inu heard a small group of voices he secretly knew calling for her. He grabbed her cheeks causing her to practically burst into flames. Also he acknowledged that the people around them were staring, but he really didn't care.

"Kagome I truly love you. I want you to be mine, the way I want to be yours. But that's only if you'll have me."

He whispered against her lips. She closed the minute distance quickly kissing him with all her passion. That kiss would have burned anyone if they had attempted to get close, but no one dared. They eventually decided to part staring into each other's eyes ignoring the crowd. But unfortunately both them had their attention grabbed by something they couldn't really explain as they looked besides them to see Kagome's friend staring at them from a few yards away. Inuyasha was about to go to her to see what she was doing when Kagome clutched onto his arm tightly.

"Ka- Kagome?"

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SereM:: Whispers: I hope you liked this chapter. I was real busy with the end of school, which is why it's taken me so long to get to this story. I'm sorry and will try to update sooner. But I hoe you'll tell me what you think. I'm a little unsure myself. But if you have any idea's, or suggestions let me know.

* Yugi's heard yelling faint *

SereM: Gotta go please le me know what you think. Look forward to seeing you next chapter.