**Disclaimer**

Hey all! This is the usual disclaimer. I don't own the characters. Okay, they are not mine…..

I decided after some major talkings to from my friends, that I will finish this story. I have a feeling; it won't be that long before it's over though… But don't get me wrong, I love this story. It was my first real fan fic!

Well, Enjoy! And be warned, this does get a bit on the graphic side…

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Tear Drops of a Broken Heart

Chapter 7- Vocations and School

Kagome lay in her bed that night with an uneasy feeling. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but something just didn't feel right. There was this uneasy feeling in the pit of her stomach that just ate at her.

She turned to her side and looked at the sleeping haynou. His ear twitched every now and then as he slept. She leaned over and kissed him then looked down in-between Inu-Yasha and herself. Shippo was curled up in a tight ball, muttering incomprehensible words in his sleep.

Kagome then propped herself on one elbow and looked at the floor where Miroku and Sango usually were. The futon was empty and she sighed. She should have known. They probably wanted to be alone for a while. Now that their secret was out. It still surprised her when she looked back from when they were in her mother's hospital room, when they would stand so close together, and Sango didn't make any protests, and Miroku didn't try anything. She had to admit that the two made one of the cutest couples in the world.

Kagome felt movement on Inu-Yasha's side of the bed. His golden eyes looked up at her. His lips partially turned up in a very cute lopsided grin. Kagome returned the grin and leaned down and kissed him softly on the cheek. He placed his arms around her waist and pulled her down on top of him.

"Why are you up this late?" Inu-Yasha asked sleepily. He tightened his grasp on her waist, giving her a small hug.

"I was wondering where Miroku and Sango went. They aren't where they usually are…" Kagome said with slight concern. She didn't want to tell him about the uneasy feeling she was having.

"Miroku probably wanted the two of them to be alone… if you know what I mean…" Inu-Yasha said, a small grin coming to his lips once more. One hand roamed down past her butt and in between her thighs, but then stayed put.

Kagome blushed. Would they really do that? That's sooo not like Sango. Sure, over the past months the two have gotten closer and closer. But she really wouldn't go that far without at least wanting to be married first… would she? Also, Inu-Yasha's hand was a bit too close for comfort. She had to fight wanting more.

"Don't worry about them, Kagome; they are grown humans after all. What might happen would have happened eventually, it was only a matter of time." Whoa…Inu-Yasha went deep… That was so not like him either. What was going on?

"Do you think we are making too much noise, Miroku?" Sango asked.

"I don't think so… Inu-Yasha would have been here by now if we were." Miroku assured her. He planted a small kiss on her forehead and pulled her closer to him.

"I agree. Do you think they notice we're gone?" She said as she rested her head on his chest. One of her hands reached up and played with one of his earrings.

"I don't think so… Shh… the movies about to start…" Miroku smiled some. He loved the fact that they figured out how to use modern day equipment. So now, every night, the two of them would watch a movie and cuddle in front of the television. Tonight they were watching "She's All That."

Sango placed one of her legs over Miroku's lap and moved a bit closer in a more comfortable position. Her fingers absently playing with his piercings, his fingers running through her long black hair. Every now and then, he would kiss the top of her head and she would, in turn, kiss his neck.

Yup, they did about everything a normal couple did in Kagome's time. They snuggled and watched movies, kissed, held hands… Now, since the others knew, they could do more things, like go out for dinner, or for walks…

Sango still beat the crap out of him if one of his hands went a bit too south. But she didn't totally freak like when he did that when they first met. She was even making some of the moves herself.

Sango sighed and glanced up at Miroku. He really changed. Ever since Naraku died. There were other times as well when he wasn't the lecherous houshi. Sango liked that the most. But she also liked it when he was. That is, now that he is only lecherous to her. She never did like the fact that he flirted shamelessly with every pretty kimono in every village they went to.

During the middle of the movie, Miroku leaned down and started to nibble lightly on Sango's ear. That sent shivers up and down her spine. She let out a small purr and Miroku grinned.

"You like that?" he whispered in her ear teasingly. All she could do was nod. Miroku smirked and continued to nibble. Then, every so often, he kissed and licked where he bit.

Sango moaned, "Please…Miroku…" she couldn't continue. It felt too good.

Miroku hesitated, "You want I should stop?" he asked. Sango shook her head in reply. Instead, with the hand that was playing with his earrings, she pulled his face to hers and kissed him deeply.

Oh my… Now I know what to do when I want her affections, he thought as he eagerly returned the kiss. The movie was forgotten as the two held each other in their arms and kissed on the couch. (A.N. As I wrote this part, I was picturing me with Miroku! **drools* He's so damn sexy!)

Shippo woke up in the middle of the night and noticed Kagome wasn't in her normal spot on the bed. The young boy looked over on Inu-Yasha's side of the bed and his eyes widened. Kagome was on top of the haynou, her head resting on his chest and her eyes closed half way.

Inu-Yasha was holding her to him as she whispered, "I don't know what to do. I want to finish up my high school, but now I don't see how that would work out."

"Then don't finish school. I don't see why you want to go to that prison anyway." Inu-Yasha whispered flatly. Kagome propped her chin on his chest and looked at him, a small scowl pinching her face.

"Then what should I do instead of school? Do you think I should stay home and cook and be a good little wife? And how would we be able to keep living here?"

"You can be a miko. At least you are good at it At least you have the power to be something like that… unlike your grandfather. You don't need to stay home and cook. I know how important being your own person is to you. The only thing we need money for is food and clothes. And if you become and miko, you would still be making money. And besides, Miroku and Sango will be here. They can help out as well." Inu-Yasha said reasonably. Shippo had to admit that something was up with him.

"Inu-Yasha, it's not that simple. There are other bills to pay as well, like the cable, electricity, water, garbage, and heating. How are we going to pay for that?" Kagome asked.

Inu-Yasha sighed. He forgot that they were in Kagome's time. Even though that's hard to imagine. "Maybe, we could all get jobs."

"Yeah, that's gonna go over well. Just like at school." Kagome said flatly. Inu-Yasha chuckled and ran his fingers through her hair.

"Don't worry. As long as I don't have to see that ass, Hojo, I'll be fine." Inu-Yasha gave Kagome the sweetest smile he could muster.

Kagome smiled. Maybe she should listen to the haynou. There was no way she would ever pass high school, and her miko powers are not all that bad. There were a few things she would have to talk out with her grandpa before hand though.

"Fine, we can try it out." Kagome smiled half heartedly and ran a hand up and down Inu-Yasha's arm.

Inu-Yasha grinned and checked to see if Shippo was asleep. Shippo quickly closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep. The little kitsune snuggled up into a ball, trying to act convincing. Inu-Yasha bought it and started to nibble lightly on Kagome's ear.

"Uh, Inu-Yasha, what are you doing?" Kagome whispered.

"I got hungry." he said innocently, then kissed her cheek. "You were the only thing available and I like how you smell… and taste…"

Kagome blushed. How she tasted? She knew that he liked her sent, but… taste? "Uh, I don't know what you're trying to say, but thanks…"

Inu-Yasha nibbled down the side of her neck until he got to her nape. There, he kissed and nibbled on her soft flesh until the two fell asleep. Shippo fell asleep shortly after.

At the hospital, The tori-youkai appeared in Mrs. Higurashi's room once again. A malice expression obvious on her face. Her smile could send chills up and down even the most wicked of demons (pardon the pun…)

As she reached the bed, she ran her long nails along the woman's delicate skin, lightly at first, but then she dug her claws so deep that it drew blood. Her evil smirk growing into an arrogant sneer.

This time was going to be different, thought the youkai, this time the damned miko and her friends are going to get hit with something so hard, that they will break apart and then… slowly die from pain and sorrow.

With this attack, she was going to do something different. This time she cut off the life support system and disappeared in a flurry of feathers and cackles.

The doctors rushed into the room to try and save her. Shouts could be heard form the other rooms up and down the halls in the hospital. People's heads poked out of their rooms to see what the trouble was, only to be shooed back into their rooms by the nurses.

Early that morning Kagome was up making breakfast. Today, they were having a traditional Japanese meal. Rice, grilled fish, miso soup, and tea. Sango was helping her out.

Inu-Yasha, Miroku, and Shippo were still asleep. Kagome had a feeling that once they got a whiff of breakfast they'd come storming down.

Sango was finishing up the miso soup when Kagome asked suddenly, "What were you doing last night with Miroku?" This caused Sango to almost drop the wooden spoon in the soup.

"Uh, We watched a movie. Why were you wondering?" she said slowly. Keeping her eyes on the soup.

"Well, I noticed that you two weren't in bed so…" Kagome trailed off. Before Sango could answer, the phone rang. Kagome jumped and then went to get it after trying to stop her heart having a coronary.

"Hello? Higurashi residents." she said cheerfully. She paused then said, "Yes, this is Higurashi Kagome." Another pause. Kagome's eyes grew in terror and pain. The phone dropped from her hand. Her face frozen in a look of shock. Kagome fell to her knees and sobbed ragged, hard sobs.

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Whoops… Cliffhanger. I'll try to update a bit sooner so you guys don't try to find out where I live and then kill me.

Ja ne!