As usual I own nothing.  Nothing I tell you!
Song is "Taking Over Me" by Evanescence


The sun shines into my room uninvited.  It's the exact opposite of how I feel.  How did I ever thin I could do this?  It's only been one night but it seems like forever since I last saw him.  I still feel the pain of losing him, it hurts so much.  It's not like I expected to be over it today, but I thought maybe I'd feel slightly better.  Why do I have to feel this way?  I'm sure he's forgotten me already and I should do the same.  But it's so hard.  I can't stop thinking of him.

You don't remember me but I remember you
I lie awake and try so hard not to think of you

Walking over to the mirror I see the dark circles around my eyes from crying all night.  I look absolutely horrid.  Sighing I slowly walk to the bathroom.  Maybe a nice bath will help my look and clear my thoughts a little bit.  The hot water feels southing but only to my body, not my mind.  As much as I had hoped, I knew it wouldn't work.  I found myself dreaming again, dreaming of a certain dog-eared hanyou.

But who can decide

What they dream?
And dream I do...

Thank goodness I don't have school today.  I don't' think I could deal with it.  All my thoughts are centered on one thing alone.  I wish I could go back, just to talk.  But its not going to happen.  Without the shards I can't travel between the times anymore. On the other hand, maybe, just maybe he'll come back for me.  I shake my head allowing my wet hair to fall in my eyes and erase that thought from my mind as I step out of the bath and get dressed.  The thought is not erased for long.  As much as I try it somehow creeps back into my mind.

I believe in you
I'll give up everything just to find you

I reach into a drawer and pull out my hair brush.  In a zombie-like state I brush my hair but can't brush my thoughts away.  Why did I come back?  I know deep in my heart I can't live without him, so why did I leave.  I need him to be happy.  I need him to live my life.

I have to be with you to live to breathe
you're taking over me

I walk back into my room and sit down on my bed.  I still can't get him out of my mind.  He couldn't have forgotten me already, could he?  If he were going to come he would have done it already.  The great Inuyasha waits for no one.  Pounding my fist into a pillow I give a shout of complaint.  "Damn Inuyasha!  After all we've been through how could you forget me so easily?!"  Just the thought of that brings up old tears I've been trying to hold back all morning. 

Have you forgotten all I know
And all we had?

And then it happened.  There he was in my window.  Was it really him, or a figment of my imagination?  It's been known to do that in extreme situations.  The figment calls my name and slowly steps into my room.  It must not be a figment at all.  He came back for me.  He really came back for me.  Instead of my tears disappearing, the sight of him brings up more.  I can't believe that he is really here.  But I realize its not a dream when he walks across my room and sits down next to me and takes my hand.

You saw me mourning my love for you
And touched my hand

"Kagome?" he says in a soft whisper.  "Kagome, why did you leave?"  I turn my head away and look at the door.  I don't know if I can face him yet.  I don't' know what to say.
"Because Inuyasha, I can't live without you."  Hmm that made more sense in my head.
"I can't stand to see you with Kikyo any longer.  Why pledge your love so someone who is cold, unforgiving, and lifeless?"  There.  That sounded better.
"Kagome, I will always love Kikyo.  You must know that by now."  I feel my blood boiling.  All this worrying about him and what he thinks of me and he tells me he still loves Kikyo.  He came all this way just to rub it in.  I make a move to get up but he holds me down.
"But…I'm not in love with her anymore.  Maybe I never was.  Anyway you are the one I care about now, the one that's living and breathing, the one that cares for me back."  I heave a big sigh of relief and let my tears flow.  But not tears of sadness.  These are tears of happiness.  I bravely turn my head towards him and he wipes the tears away.

I knew you loved me then

He said he cared for me and not her, I was in shock.  This is what I've wanted for so long but now what?  I suppose we continue our journey like before.  Sighing heavily I close my eyes and fall back on to my bed.  This is just too much for my poor brain to handle.  Afraid to break the silence I wait for him to make the next move.
"Will you come back with me?" he asks, his voice cutting in to the deep silence.  I was not ready for this question, I was still reminiscing in the thought of him caring about me.  Of course I already had an answer.  I had one before he asked the question.
"I suppose so." I answer him.  What else would I do with my life?  Live back in my time with out him?  No way, I'd have way too much time to get my homework done.  Maybe I'd even have time to study for my tests.  Life here would be too simple now that I've tasted adventure. Deep in thought I only catch the end of what he was saying.
"…become a full demon."
"WHAT?"  My eyes fly open and I bolt straight up and look him in the eye.  I thought maybe I'd been able to convince him NOT to become a full demon.
He chuckles slightly and shakes his head.  "No Kagome, I was saying I've decided not to become a full demon.  I reasoned with my self that if I could get you to come back then I would relinquish my desire to become full demon.  It's the least I can do for you."

I believe in you
I'll give up everything just to find you
I have to be with you to live to breathe
You're taking over me

And I believe him.  What else can I do?  How can you not believe the man (or I guess hanyou in this case) you love.
"But then we don't need to search for the shards anymore, do we?"  I ask this hesitantly.  I don't' want Inuyasha to become a full demon but I don't want to stop our search either.  My anger takes hold of me and I begin to shout.
"What about Miroku, Sango, and Shippo?  We still need to help them get revenge!!"
A big grin appears on his face that kind of freaks me out.  He reaches out, gives me a hug, and sighs.
"Of course we are going to finish our journey.  They need our help and besides what else would we do?"  He's always acting like a tough guy that sometimes I forget how caring he can really be.

I look in the mirror and see your face
If I look deep enough
So many things inside that are just like you are taking over

I take care of a few things, gather up my bag, and walk with Inuyasha to the well.  We are going back to where he belongs, no where we belong.  And now that I know he cares for me the days will be brighter and the nights easier.  Maybe one day he will love me as much as I love him, but for now I'll settle with being cared for.  Hey, it's better than nothing.  Until then I'll keep believing in him, and waiting for him to completely take over my life.  I wouldn't mind spending the rest of my life in the feudal era with him, as long as I can visit home once in a while!  "I'll wait as long as you need Inuyasha.  I believe in you."

I believe in you
I'll give up everything just to find you
I have to be with you to live to breathe
you're taking over me

Sitting up in his tree Inuyasha risks a glance down at the group of mismatched comrades.  He had heard the words Kagome whispered before they descended down the well.  He was a dog demon after all.  Staring up into the sky he whispers to himself "Thanks for believing in me Kagome, and know that I'll always be there for you.  As soon as I can admit my feelings to myself I'll let you know.  Then we can both be truly happy."

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That's it!! The story is finished.  Thanks for reading and Please Please review, i'm kinda new to writing and would really like to get some feedback.  Anyway hope you enjoyed it and if you didn't then oh well.  I tried.  What more can I say.  :)