A/N: wow, this took longer than I expected!! Im soooo sorry for all of you who waited sooo patiently for me to update!! I still have a little bit of writers block and I have two projects I need to finish!!! ::little voice in head begins to scold and berate me:: lol!!! Geez, people really need to update their stories more often!! Otherwise im stuck here updating my dumb stories!! Hehehehe....i didn't say that out loud did I? Um, heheh, so on to the next chapter!!

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CHAPTER 7!!!!



~KAGOME'S POV~

I spent a good portion of the night tossing and turning. I just couldn't sleep; all I could think of was Inuyasha. 'Did I do that to him? I never meant to hurt him, god, that's the last thing in the world I would do. I thought he was happy with her, Kikyo.' Tears began to slowly roll down my cheeks. The memory of Inuyasha and Kikyo still fresh in my mind after three years of trying to get rid of it. 'Why? Why would you betray me like that? You told me you loved me. (A/N: I have not seen the episode where kikyo kisses inu so im just making it up as I go along. But this lil blub does sound like what kikyo said in episode 15 doesn't it?) I was fool enough to believe you. Am I just a substitute for Kikyo?' I thought as tears slowly made their way down my cheeks. My thoughts were still a confused bundle when I fell into a restless sleep.

~KAGOME'S DREAM~

"Inuyasha!" I called happily as I ran into his arms. His strong arms encircled me.

"I love you, Kagome," he whispered to me, only so I could hear. He loves me. I smiled.

"I love you too, Inuyasha," I said in return. He cupped my chin and tilted my head upwards. I closed my eyes, waiting for his lips to touch mine. But it never came. All of the warmth disappeared. "I-Inu?" I called out frightened. There was no answer. I opened my eyes slowly. It was no longer bright and sunny outside, but dark and gloomy. Bushes, trees and other plants surrounded me. I wasn't in the beautiful meadow anymore, but in a forest. I walked forwards, drawn by something I couldn't name. Thorny bushes scraped my arms and legs as I made my way towards a clearing. I pushed apart a large bush that was oddly familiar. My breath caught at what lay before me. It was Inuyasha and Kikyo. She began to walk towards him seductively. "K-Kikyo! I thought you were dead!" Inuyasha exclaimed, shocked.

"I came back for you, Inuyasha." Her icy voice stated seductively. She sashayed over to Inuyasha, placed a hand on his shoulder, and kissed him. I wanted to run away again, but this time, something wouldn't let me. I watched the scene in pain, but then, something happened that surprised and shocked me. Inuyasha's eyes widened considerably. His eyes had a mix of emotions whirling through them. I could sense his confusion, his surprise; he seemed like a frightened and wounded animal, trapped with little hope of escape. He seemed to them finally come to his senses and pulled away forcefully, pushing Kikyo several feet back. 'Wh-what's going on?!' I wondered, eyes wide.

Kikyo's eyes narrowed dangerously. "What's the matter? You love that worthless reincarnate more than me, is that it?" she demanded of Inuyasha angrily.

~END OF DREAM~ (A/N: well, what else am I supposed to write there?)

~SANGO'S POV~ (only for a short time!!)

"Sango? Could you please fetch Kagome? I need her to help me gather some herbs," asked an elderly woman.

"Of course, Kaede-babaa!" I replied cheerfully despite the earliness of the day.

I walked down the short hall to Kagome-chan's room and knocked gently on the door. No answer. I knocked a again a little louder. Still no answer. I opened the door slowly and was annoyed to see her still in bed with the blankets all tangled up with her legs. I kneeled down and shook her gently. "Kagome-chan! Wake up!" I whispered, but to no avail for she was still sound asleep. "Grrr, Kagome! Wake up!" I said, much louder this time. I shook her harder and she began to mumble.

"Huh? Whaa? Five more minutes please, mommy? I already cleaned Buyo's litter box and I'm sick of oatmeal anyways......" the younger girl mumbled/whined as she flipped over with her back to me.

"Um, Kagome?" asked. Kagome froze at the sound of my voice. She sat straight up and rubbed her eyes and looked around wildly when it finally registered in her brain where she was.

"Uh...hehe.....morning Sango!" she said nervously.

"Haha! I would let you sleep more, HONEY. But Kaede needs you help gathering some herbs!" I laughed.

"Grrrr, not funny!" I growled, but then we both burst out laughing.

"What's going on?" asked Miroku entering the room. "What's with the cats, Kagome-sama?" he asked eyeing her pajamas.

~KAGOME'S POV~ (A/N: lol!! Again!!lol!)

I looked down and what do you know, I'm sitting on the futon in my cat jammies!! "Uh, I, uh...Wait! What are you doing in my room anyway!!!" I yelled. This was starting out as a VERY bad morning. Too much embarrassment for my liking.

"What are you doing in here Miroku! She could have been half naked!! How do you think....Miroku you pervert!" Sango yelled too as she realized what could have happened and what his possible intentions could have been.

"Why Sango-sama! How could you have so little trust and faith in me?" asked Miroku innocently. "You know you're the only one I could ever possibly love!" Sango turned a brilliant red and Miroku disappeared immediately.

"Ooooo! Sango and Miroku! Sittin in a tree! K-I-S-S-I-" but before I could finish the song, Sango stood straight up with the most serious look I had ever seen. "S-Sango? Is something wrong?" I asked nervously.

"Kagome," she said softly I could barely hear. "I'M GONNA KILL YOU!!!" she screeched.

"Aaaaahhhhhh!! Sango's out for blood!" I yelled and lept up and out of the room, unfortunately with Sango hot on my tail. "KAAEEEDDDE!!!" I called urgently.

"What is it my child?" asked her, eyes wide. I ran over to her and used her as a shield between Sango and me. I knew she wouldn't hurt Kaede.

"Kaede, step aside," commanded Sango sternly, eyes on me. To my horror, Kaede simply nodded, moved aside and sat down!!!

"Nooooo!!!" I yelled and ran outside.

"Sango! Please stop!! I didn't mean it! I mean, it's not like Miroku heard!" I tried to convince her. She stopped in her tracks.

"MIROKU!!" she called. In an instant, he was there. (-_-;;)

"Yes, my darling?" he asked sweetly. Sango rolled her eyes.

"What did you hear from Kagome after you 'left' but before the screaming?" she asked him dryly.

"Oh! How could I not remember? She sang a wonderful song about our relationship!" Miroku exclaimed happily. I would have felt sorry for him if he hadn't just told Sango that he heard!! For that I slapped the back of his head.

"Miroku! You idiot!" I whispered angrily.

"What did I do??" he asked confused. He looked to Sango for an answer.

"Miroku. You're next," she simply stated as I took off running.

~AUTHOR'S POV~

Miroku stood there, mouth open. "Um, I think I'll just take a short walk, for a couple of hours, heheh," he said to no one in particular as he began to slink away.

"Don't you dare move, Miroku!" yelled Sango from a mile or two away.



A/N: another chapter finished a lot more to go! Lol!! 2 more days of school! You guyz have no idea how excited I am!! Lol!! I want everybody to review now!! So you better!!! Lol!! Come on!! I want at least seventy or eighty before the next chapter is posted!! Lol!! ^_^

I'm gonna try to get the next chapter or two out before Christmas!!