Hey everyone, it's about time I updated, huh? Well, I took the story out of its yucky TXT format, and

placed in a nice, reliable RTF file.. know what that means? PARAGRAPHS! Yes, I just spotted

the lack of them (stupid stupid stupid stupid!), and got some help fixing it all. Better, yes?

Anyway, for those of you who haven't read this story, I know it seems that there are TONS of

fanfics with this theme out there, that's why I tried to make this one different. Hey, I did put

plenty of stereotypical 'modern' things in it. And yes, the Gap scares me too, Inu...

Inu: Baka! Just get on with it already!

IS: Sowwy! Ok, here's 'Where You Go I'll Follow'. Enjoy!

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Inuyasha Fic

'Where You Go I'll Follow'

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italic writing- Inuyasha's thoughts

italic writing - Kagome's thoughts

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Chapter 1

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"There it is... "

The monk looked up from the flames licking away at the wood at his feet with a puzzled face.

"Where what is?"

"That smell.. I wouldn't expect you to smell it, but there it is.."

"What does it smell like?

"Kinda... flowery."

Miroku's eyes lit up. He was ready to spring to his feet at any moment.

"Is it Sango taking a bath with that stuff Kagome called soap?!"

Gold eyes glared at him.

"It's Kagome, you baka. She's back.," Inuyasha said, giving Miroku the 'you're a hopeless cause' look.

Miroku's face fell just slighty as he stood up, his staff jangling annoyingly. He poked it against the small

kitsune napping by the fire, causing it to stir.

"Mph... rrr... huh?"

"It's Kagome, Shippou. She's back."

"Really!? About time too! I missed her," Shippou cried happily, bounding up and eager to go meet his friend.

A pretty girl in a pink and green kimono made her way towards the fire, running her hands through her

long, damp brown hair. Miroku hung his head, noticing his missed opportunity.

"Kagome's back, is she?"

Inuyasha nodded, his face set, no emotion showing through the stony mask.

Unless, of course, you looked into his golden eyes.

If one gazed long and close enough, they would see the bright colors swirling madly, endlessly, hiding

the many emotions that Inuyasha dared not reveal. Not to Miroku, Sango, Shippou...

Especially not to HER.

He looked up when he heard his name, startled to see the others already headed for the well a short

distance away.

"INUYAAASSSHHAAAAAAAA!! Come ooooooooonnnnnn," Shippou whined, jumping up and down

excitedly.

"Coming.." Inuyasha growled, getting to his feet and perfectly disguising his happiness.

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Kagome propped herself on the edge of the ancient well, her breath coming out in quick gasps from her

smiling lips. Someone really needed to install a ladder in that darn thing. She'd have to ask Inuyasha.

Inuyasha....

Kagome's smile widened slighty so, her thoughts drifting fondly to the hanyou.

I won't let him know how much I missed him... He'll probably just laugh at me anyway..."

She immediately wiped the frown from her face when Shippou launched himself into her arms, tail swishing

and small, soft body quivering happily.

"Kagome!! We missed you, Kagome!!"

"I missed you too, Shippou!"

"Welcome back, Kagome-sama."

"Yes, welcome back!"

"...."

Miroku turned, giving Inuyasha a pointed look.

"Oh.. hey, Kagome." He crossed his arms and glanced away.

Not today... he will NOT pick a fight with me today!

"Hello Inuyasha! Oh yeah, Shippou, I brought you presents!"

Kagome set down her bag and rummaged through its bottomless depths, pulling out colorful toys and

snacks and candies to the delight of the fox-child. Inuyasha raised an eyebrow, wondering why his

nonchalance had not riled her up this time. Usually her face would turn red, and her eyes would light up

like fire, and her breathing would become rapid and the racing of her angry pulse was clearly visible against

the smooth, white skin of her neck...

Inuyasha shook his head angrily.

Feh!! At least she won't be yelling and acting all crazy over nothing!

Still, the thought poked at him, right at the back of his neck. He watched her hand clothing to Sango

curiously, then decided to try a new tactic. Guaranteed to tee her off.

Inuyasha strode purposely over to the canary yellow treasure trove and delved both of his hands inside,

tossing various things at whim.

Kagome froze in the middle of her coversation with Sango, and turned to see her feminine toiletries flying

through the air above them this way and that. She felt a quick flush of anger creep up her neck...

Ah ah ah! Not today, remember, Kagome?

She calmly bent down and began gathering everything into her arms.

"Inuyasha, what are you looking for?"

"Uh.. ramen."

"Would you please allow me to look for you?"

"I can find it, bitch!"

"Yes, but I know the contents by heart, Inu-chan, and I could find it very easily."

Inuyasha blinked, completely floored. He had called her a bitch, and she replied with Inu-chan?!

Kagome pushed him away gently and pulled out a can of ramen, placing it in his hand and dumping

the rest of the items back into the bag's cavernous depths. Inuyasha stared at the plastic container in his

hands, dumbfounded. What was with her today?!

Shippou bounced over to Kagome talking excitedly and leading her towards the campsite, Miroku and Sango

following close behind.

She's up to something...

Inuyasha stared after her for a moment, before looking at the ramen hungrily and racing to catch up to the

group ahead.

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"But WHYYYYYYY, Kagome?!"

"Because, my mother and brother and I go every year. It's a tradition."

"I don't want you to leave for 3 whole weeks!! What would we do while you were gone?!"

Kagome smiled at the distraught Shippou. "Well, you could do tons of things. You could still hunt for the

jewel shards in my absence.."

"Yes, but it would be 10 times harder!!"

"I bet Kaede could use some help, what with it being so hot lately and all.."

Shippou pouted, small arms crossed over his chest.

"C'mon, it won't be THAT bad, Shippou," Sango patted his head gently.

"It's not like she's leaving us forever," Miroku added.

"I guess so... I still will miss you," Shippou hurtled into Kagome's arms again, hugging her fiercely.

"I know... I know.." Kagome giggled, comforting the kitsune.

Inuyasha never said a word.

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"Goodnight, Shippou." Kagome tucked Shippou into her sleeping bag and stood up. It was time for bed, but

she wasn't the least bit tired. Crickets chirped noisily and fireflies could be seen dancing outside of the firelight.

Kagome sighed, taking in the peaceful scene. It was so different from her time, so very different. No cars, no

electricity, no pollution. Ok, so there were demons, and she did miss her bed at home sometimes...

She started walking through the trees, not really thinking of where she was going, but she wanted to do some

thinking. Moonlight reflected through the branches above her, showing her the way with a glowing path, leading her

to the edge of a lake, the beams reflecting continuously in the smooth ripples. Fireflies danced around her head and

she giggled spontaneously. Kagome stopped and sat on an old weathered log by the water, just staring out, not

really taking anything in.

Inuyasha has barely said a word to me all night... what did I do? I tried being nice to him... GAH! Maybe

it's just me.. my emotions flying around like crazy... but, I can't help being a girl, and having to go through this

every month.. IT'S HIM... it's not me at all! He's just acting like a... like a...

Kagome jumped when a loud shuffling noise disturbed her train of though. She leapt to her feet, eyes wide.

"Who's there? Shippou?"

Inuyasha stepped out from behind a tree, looking calm and slightly bored.

"It's just me."

"Whew! For a second I thought it might have been Naraku!" Kagome laughed nervously.

Inuyasha walked over to the water, his feet making small ripples to reflect his image. Kagome watched him

silently, noticing his hair catching the moonbeams and making his silver mane shine brightly.

"Kagome.... where is this... this place you are going to for 3 weeks?"

"Oh, it's um.. the city of Sapporo. It's pretty far north of Tokyo, but it's near the coast, and Mama loves it there..."

"Feh.." Inuyasha stood still, his pantlegs dampening.

"Inuyasha, you're getting wet, you need to get out of the water."

He turned to look at her. "No."

"Honestly, you could get sick, Inu-chan!"

"You're not my boss, so leave me alone!"

She stomped over to him, grabbing his shirt sleeve.

"Get out of there now! Before you get sick, baka!"

"Let go! Bitch!! You're making m-me-"

Inuyasha's feet slipped in the slick algae and he tumbled forward into the black water, dragging a shrieking Kagome

along with him. Several water fowl shrieked in alarm at the loud splash and took flight.

Kagome surfaced with a gasp, her midnight hair dripping water.

"INUYASHA! I'M SOAKED!!"

The silver head surfaced beside her, sputtering and equally drenched.

"LOOK WHAT YOU DID TO ME, DAMNIT!!"

"YOU?! LOOK AT ME!! YOU STARTED ALL THIS!!"

"I DID NOT!! BITCH.... BAKA!!"

"DON'T CALL ME THAT!" Kagome shoved his head under the water in an attempt to silence him.

Inuyasha surfaced slowly and silently, eyes wide.

"WHY YOU--!!!!!" He pushed her head down, barely getting her underwater before she turned on him.

One tried to dunk the other and vice versa. Inuyasha yanked Kagome's foot out from under her, and she screamed,

ready to be soaked again, when he caught her just above the water's surface.

"What the hell are you screaming for? Geez.."

Kagome beat against his chest with her fists.

"Don't scare me like that! I didn't like it!!"

He grabbed her wrists with his clawed hands, stopping her short.

"Fine! Just stop hitting me!"

"Fine!"

"FINE!!"

The two glared into each other's eyes, not noticing how close they had become until Kagome felt his hot breath

brush her face. Her eyes widened and she felt his hand on her waist, and the other in her hair, his arms were around

her, and she could feel the tension behind the muscles suddenly release, and she looked up...

Inuyasha's eyes were also wide, the gold contrasting with the silver of the moon. Her scent was surrounding him, heady...

intoxicating... He had no idea how his hands got to be where they were, but he didn't remove them. He noticed

her pulse at her throat, then looked up and saw her rosy lips slightly parted in her shock, then looked up and saw

her deep brown eyes staring into his...

He could do it.

He wanted to..

He was SO close...

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