Disclaimer: I wish I owned Inuyasha (or at least his ears!) but, sadly, I don't. T.T

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Chapter 7: One Final Moment

Kagome walked slowly to the Bone Eaters well, taking in her

surroundings one last time. Inuyasha could see the tears in her

eyes. It seemed like they reached their destination far too

soon. "Inuyasha. . ." Kagome started, not sure what to say.

Inuyasha looked at her, sadness showing in his golden eyes. "I'm

sorry, Kagome." He said quietly. "Just don't push me through

the well this time. She shot back, a small smile on her face.

Inuyasha knew she had attempting a joke, but he still felt a

twang of pain in his heart. Neither one said anything, which

made for an awkward silence. Kagome looked at Inuyasha

longingly. She stepped closer to him, making him jump. She

reached her hand up slowly, bringing it to touch his cheek. He

unconsciously leaned into it. "I came all this way and now I

don't want to leave." She whispered with a small laugh, tears

brimming. Inuyasha pulled her close, wrapping her in a hug.

"I'm so sorry, Kagome." He mumbled in her ear. Kagome said

nothing, just buried her face farther into Inuyasha's shirt. She

moved away suddenly, looking down at the completed jewel hanging

around her neck. She slowly wrapped her hands around it removed

it from around her neck. She grabbed Inuyasha's hand, and

wrapped it around the jewel lightly. He looked into her eyes,

searching them for emotion. Tears filled them, but they hadn't

overflowed yet. He could feel her face coming closer and closer

to his own. She closed her eyes, and he wrapped his arms around

her. ^I'm watching you, Inuyasha.^ He heard a familiar voice

inside his head. Kikyo. Inuyasha immediately pulled away. K

Kagome felt him tense up and draw back, and opened her eyes. He

was looking at the ground, shifting nervously. "Inuyasha. . .?"

She questioned. "Kagome, you have to get out of here." He

muttered. ^Kikyo's close. Kagome's in danger.^ He screamed in

his head. "Right. . ." Kagome stated. Inuyasha could sense her

sorrow, and his ears flattened to is head in guilt. Heart-broken

and confused, Kagome climbed over the side of the well. She hung

there for a moment, not wanting to drop. Inuyasha stood in wait,

knowing Kagome wasn't gone because of her scent. "Kagome. . ."

He started. Suddenly, her scent vanished. "Kagome? Kagome!"

He called, peering over the side of the well. His own voice

echoed back at him. The well was empty.

~~~~~ Hahahahaha! Another chapter done! I bet you all wanna know what happens next, huh??? Well, in the future, I might put a song based chapter. . .if I get positive review for it. So please R&R and tell me if you like the idea!!!