For those of you who are anxiously awaiting the new chapter, here ya go.

            The door slid open smoothly and Tamahome stepped into the room. Just the very sight of him made Miaka's heart race.

            "Sorry if I woke you. I just wanted to see how you were doing," Tamahome said, sitting on the edge of the bed.

            "I was already awake."

            "You nearly gave me a heart attack when you collapsed earlier."

            "I'm sorry."

            "For what? You didn't do anything wrong."

            "For being such a bother. For not saying thank you."

            "It doesn't matter. Besides, I prefer money to any thank you."

            "But I don't have any way to pay you."

            A small smile curved Tamahome's lips.

            "That's alright. I'll take my payment this way."

            Tamahome leaned forward and gently brushed his lips over Miaka's, the lightest of touches.

            "W-What are you doing?" she asked, pulling away.

            "Nothing I just-"

            " You just what? You just thought you could come in here and I would throw myself into your arms? Well forget it!"

            "Miaka that's not it. I only wanted to-"

            "I know what you wanted and it's not going to happen so leave me alone!"

            Tamahome stood and stalked towards the door. What was her problem? Why was she acting like this?

            Outraged, Tamahome turned and said," You have serious problems you know that?"

            "Shut up! What do you know? You don't know anything about me! You don't know! No one does!" Miaka screamed breaking down in sobs.

            "Miaka…"

            Tamahome took a hesitant step forward, afraid to get too close.

            "Just get out! Get out and leave me alone!!"

            Tamahome, feeling helpless, exited the room with Miaka's sobs echoing behind him.

To be continued….mwa haha haha ha oh yeah, please review.