A/N: Sorry I haven't updated with the next chapter. I kinda lost motivation for this story. I was hoping for a lot of reviews on the second chapter and boy, I was surprised! I know I'm not the best writer, but I'm trying. Hope everyone had a nice Christmas (or anything else you celebrate) and I hope you got everything you wanted! Well, anyway here is the next chapter and I hope you enjoy it and please R/R. Thanks a lot! ^_^

P.S.: For people who like Kikyo, I'm sorry but there is some Kikyo bashing in here. So if you get offended, you were warned!

Disclaimer: Haha!!! You think I own Inuyasha! * Falls on the floor laughing * Whoa, that was a good one!

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Troubled Thoughts

Chapter 3: Surprises

After talking to the monk and Sango, Inuyasha had all the confidence he needed to go and see Kagome. He was determined and ready to tell Kagome how he really felt. He raced towards the well and made it there in no time. Once there he jumped in.

He landed on the ground with a loud thump. He leaped out of the well and looked around for her. All around he snow covered everything. He looked up and the sky was a dark gray. He walked to the backdoor to the shine and was taken aback when the door was flung open. "Inuyasha, I need to talk to you." "Umm, okay?" "Kagome has been miserable the past couple of days and I know what's wrong."

After hearing that last statement, Inuyasha's brain froze. 'She knows how I feel about Kagome. But how? I mean I never said anything to her or acted that way around her. Maybe because Kagome and her have a mother-daughter bond.

"Inuyasha, hello?" Mrs. H (A/N, sorry I forgot how to spell her last name! lol) she said waving her hand in front of Inuyasha's face. He was immediately brought back from his trance. "What?", he replied practically shouting at her. "I have a favor to ask of you."

"Well, what is it?"

"Well come closer so I can tell you so that no body hears."

"Okay."

* The next day (Christmas!!) *

"Kagome, wake up its Christmas! Come 'on, I'm waiting for you to get up so I can open my presents!" (I hate doing that. My brother likes to sleep til 12 and it sucks cuz u got to wait for him to wake up and blah! Enough of my comments.)

"All right Souta, I'm coming."

Kagome went to the bathroom and brushed her teeth to get out the morning breath smell. She combed her hair and headed downstairs. Her mom and grandpa were waiting on the couch, smiling at her. Souta was next to the tree on the floor, already holding a present. "I'm here, let's get this over with." Her mom handed her a present and she knew it was already clothes.

Ten minutes of "Yes, I've always wanted this." And shouts from Souta all the presents were open. Souta ran upstairs to hook up his gamecube (I love my gamecube. It's my best friend! Lol) Kagome got up from the couch and was about to head upstairs. "Wait Kagome, there's one more present for you." She turned around and saw a huge box in front of her. She went over to the gift and took off the wrapping paper. Under it was a giant cardboard box. On it said "To open pull this side off." She did as the box said to and gasped at what was inside.

Inuyasha was inside the box in sitting in an Indian position with a big red bow on his head and holding a red rose for Kagome. (Who wouldn't wanna get Inuyasha for a Christmas present?!) The look on her face was priceless. She didn't expect him to be her Christmas gift. 'Oh my gosh, my wish came true. Wait a minute. There's something fishy about this. I hope I'm not dreaming.' She pinched her cheek just to make sure. "Ouch.", she said aloud.

"Merry Christmas Kagome. Here this rose is for you."

"Inuyasha, it's beautiful. Roses are my favorite."

* Flashback *

"Inuyasha, I think it would be a great idea if you hid in a box tomorrow morning and surprise Kagome. And I'll get you a rose so you can give it to her. They're her favorite. Then you can talk to her and then I think Kagome will be happy once more."

"That's a good idea. Sure I'll do it."

"Oh thank you so much Inuyasha.", she put her arms around Inuyasha and gave him a motherly hug.

* End of Flashback *

"Kagome, let's go up to your room so we can talk."

"Sure Inuyasha."

The two headed upstairs to Kagome's room. She opened the door and proceeded in with Inuyasha right behind her. Instantly his nose was bombarded with the scent of Kagome. 'I always loved the way she smelled. Just like cherry blossoms and vanilla.' Inuyasha sat on the bed and Kagome pulled up a chair so they were face to face. He took her hands into his and looked into her eyes.

"Kagome, I've haven't really been that good with explaining to you how I feel at times. I know I treated you badly but I was confused. I did love Kikyo at one time but I couldn't see myself with someone who is so cold-hearted and evil. But after all we've been through; I finally opened my eyes to see something in front of me that I never saw before."

'What is he talking about? I mean he did love Kikyo, so is he trying to say that he. No! It couldn't be, could it?'

'Oh great, Inuyasha. Smooth, very smooth. What happens if she says she doesn't love a hanyou like you? No, Kagome is different from Kikyo. She would love me no matter if I was a hanyou or not'

Kagome could feel his hands shaking in hers. His face was wet from sweating so much. 'Wow, I've never seen Inuyasha so nervous.

"K-Kagome, I-I love you. With all my heart and it's you I wanna be with for the rest of my life. I hope you feel the same way."

Tears sprang up in her eyes. 'Oh my gosh, I can't believe he loves me and not that dead corpse! ME!!! Man, I'm the luckiest girl alive!'

"Oh Inuyasha!" She threw her arms around his neck and they tumbled backwards on her bed. "I love you too Inuyasha. But I was afraid you were still in love with Kikyo and that you hated me."

"I could never hate you Kagome. You treated me like you treat everyone else. You didn't care if I was a hanyou and that made me like you even more." He moved his head closer to hers closing in the gap between their lips. Although it was a short it kiss, it made both of them happy.

"Now when are we gonna go back and find more jewel shards?"

"Inuyasha!" She pushed him playfully on the arm.

"You said I have a week off so I won't be going back for 3 more days! But how about you spend some time here with me?", she answered, giving him the puppy dog eyes.

"Feh.", he replied. She kissed him on the cheek and whispered "Thank you."

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A/N: Okay I finished the story, well kinda. Any thoughts, comments, or criticisms? I don't know if I should make another chapter or a sequel to this story or just leave it alone. Well, I hope I get lots of reviews, but I will keep on dreaming about that one. If you have any ideas also, they are welcomed too! =) Thanks again! Xoxo