O_o what an evil cliffie i left with, ne? well, wait no longer, for i bring you the next chapter!

disclaimer~me no own Inuyasha or song by Alan Jackson. u no sue :)

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Kagome froze, momentarily resembling a deer caught in the headlights of a car. She was afraid to move or

even breath as the door slowly creaked open.

A lone figure stood in the doorway, his shadow shielding Kagome's eyes from the visible, but setting sun.

She breathed a sing of intense relief. "Inuyasha!"

Wordlessly, he stepped forward and embraced her, gently at first, then harder as she hugged him back.

[Love for me hasn't been easy

I've let true love fall to the ground

Through the years and the tears

I've learned what love's about

And this time I'll be ready

When love comes around.]

"I'm sorry Kagome. I was a jerk before. I just got so jealous of him----" Kagome placed a finger of his lips to silence him.

"It's okay, I understand. Remember, I said I loved you, and I meant it. I still do."

(altogether now, 1, 2, 3 "Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww")

"I love you too Kagome. Now and forever."

"Now and forever," Kagome echoed. "For all of eternity."

~*Back in the Feudal--- oh, never mind, you guys know where*~

Inuhaku was startled to see her smile. From what Kagome had to him, she was cold, uncaring, and unforgiving. But Kagome was wrong, very

wrong. Kikyou was gentle. She had helped him. She was nothing like what Kagome had described.

Kikyou was contemplating the man in front of her. He was nothing like the Inuyasha she had known for so long. He had a sense of humor, for

one thing. He carried himself differently, not like a hanyou, a disgrace to both demons and humans. This man appeared to be all human, and a

cute one at that.

[When love comes around I'll be ready

Love will find me a brand new man

And I'll be standing here

With my heart in my hand

This time I'll be ready

When love comes around.]

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Next chappie will probably wrap it up guys. thank you all for reading!

Ja'ne!