Yay the final chapter. Hope you enjoy it. Chapter 12

Namika: So where have you too been so long?

They both just blushed and looked at each other.

Kagome: It doesn't really matter

Inuyasha: Let's just forget it and eat.

* * * Later that night Kagome remembered that there is only one guest-room and Shippou already claimed it for himself.

Kagome: Well I guess you can sleep on the couch.

He obeyed without another word. Once he was settled in on the couch he gave Kagome one last look.

Kagome: Well goodnight Inu-chan.

Inuyasha: Inu-chan?

Kagome: I think the name suits you. Plus it's so cute.

She smiled and walked into her room.

He just smiled at the spot where just a moment ago Kagome stood. No, not just Kagome, but his Kagome. He laid back and fell fast asleep.

* * * The morning sun shone in on the hanyou's face. He grunted quietly and rolled over on his side. He didn't want to be, but he was awake. About a moment later a scent caught his sensitive nose. He got up and went up the stairs to Kagome's room. She was no where to be seen but her scent was all over the place. He breathed in deeply and sat on her bed. He loved the way she smelled. It was so soothing and sweet. He also loved the shampoo she used. It smelled of fruit. He laid back on her bed and let his emotions run wild in his head.

While he was daydreaming Kagome returned to her room and saw him lying on her bed.

Kagome: 'he looks so cute when he's asleep.' 'I think I'll sneak up on him.'

She crept in as quietly as she could. Once she got close enough to him she bent down over him so she could look at his face. He was so peaceful like that. Then she looked at his soft silver ears, and then she knew just what she would do. She got so close to him their noses were almost touching then she started caressing his ears gently.

Inuyasha: Huh, wha-?

He was tense at first then he began to relax thinking that he was dreaming again. He allowed a soft purr escape his lips.

She had no idea that dogs or in his case dog demons could purr. It was so adorable. She was reminded of her cat Buyo as she listened to her friend.

Inuyasha: Kagome.I.love you (talking in his sleep)

Kagome couldn't believe what she had just heard. Even though he was asleep, he did admit that he loved her. This thought filled her heart with joy. All of the sudden that joy was gone. What if in his dream she looked like Kikyo. That struck her like a stab from Inuyasha's sword. She let go of his ears and sat down on her bed.

Inuyasha: What happened? (He opens his eyes.) Kagome?

She couldn't get enough strength to look at his so she faced the floor. A tear escaped her even though she tried to hide though it didn't work. The tear fell on Inuyasha's hand that lay by her side.

Inuyasha: Why are you crying?

She gave no answer.

Inuyasha: Tell me what is wrong with you. Did something happen?

She tried to hide the sadness in her voice.

Kagome: I heard you talking in your sleep.

Inuyasha: What did I say?

No answer

Inuyasha: Please tell me what it is that I said.

Kagome: You.you said you loved me. (She said it very soft, whisper tone that only Inuyasha would have been able to hear.)

Inuyasha turned a bright red. He wasn't ready to admit to those feelings yet. Then it hit him. Why would she cry because he said that? He could tell those weren't tears of happiness.

Inuyasha: If that is what I said, then why are you crying?

Kagome: Because, what if you saw me as Kikyo and not as who I am?

He could not believe she had said. Did she really think that he loved her because she resembled Kikyo?

Inuyasha: Kagome how could you think that? I feel remorse for Kikyo because it was I who caused her death. But that has nothing to do with how I feel about you.

Just then he realized he said that out loud and not in his head like he wanted to.

Kagome: Is.is that true Inuyasha? Please don't let this be a joke, cause I don't think that my heart could take it.

Inuyasha: Is this a joke to you. (He lifts up and holds her in a tight embrace. He waited for this moment for so long that he never wanted to let go.)

She felt so much better. Now she knew his true feelings for her. He loved her for her and not for whom she looked like. She buried her face in his chest and took in his scent. He smelled just like pine and the outdoors. She felt like this is where she belonged for the rest of her life.